Planning 2016-11-10 Item 4 - TMC Chapter 18.52 Landscaping Code Update: Attachment E - SEPA Application and Checklist

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SEPA Checklist 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposed revisions to the landscaping code will affect new or re- development in commercial, industrial, multi - family and non - residential development in the single family district the City by revising in some zoning districts, the amount of front, side or rear landscaping and/or amount of parking lot landscaping required; allow the use of bioretention facilities to substitute for required landscaping; permit landscaping to o be clustered in some zoning districts; establish violations and penalties. The proposed revisions to the landscaping code will not allow or encourage land or shoreline uses that are incompatible with existing plans. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: N/A How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public service and utilities? The proposed revisions to the landscaping code will not increase demand on transportation or public services and utilities. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: N/A 6. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with Local, State, or Federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed revisions to the landscape code will not conflict with other Tukwila ordinances, or State or Federal requirements related to the protection of the environment. D. SIGNATURE Under the penalty of perjury the above answers under ESA Screening Checklist and State Environmental Policy Act Checklist are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: 10 J (w° _. 93