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8. An applicant must demonstrate the following in order to qualify for the RCW <br />90.58.030(3)(e)(ii) exemption from the requirement to obtain a shoreline substantial <br />development permit for a proposed single family bulkhead and to insure that the bulkhead <br />will be consistent with the SMP: <br />a. Erosion from currents or waves is imminently threatening a legally <br />established single family detached dwelling unit or one or more appurtenant structures; <br />and <br />b. The proposed bulkhead is more consistent with the City's Master <br />Program in protecting the site and adjoining shorelines and that non-structural <br />alternatives such as slope drainage systems, bioengineering or vegetative growth <br />stabilization, are not feasible or will not adequately protect a legally established residence <br />or appurtenant structure; and <br />c. The proposed bulkhead is located landward of the OHWM or it connects <br />to adjacent, legally established bulkheads; and <br />d. The maximum height of the proposed bulkhead is no more than one foot <br />above the elevation of extreme high water on tidal waters as determined by the National <br />Ocean Survey published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. <br />9. Bulkheads or revetments shall be constructed of suitable materials that will <br />serve to accomplish the desired end with maximum preservation of natural <br />characteristics. Materials with the potential for water quality degradation shall not be <br />used. Design and construction methods shall consider aesthetics and habitat protection. <br />Automobile bodies, tires or other junk or waste material that may release undesirable <br />chemicals or other material shall not be used for shoreline protection. <br />10. The builder of any bulkhead or revetment shall be financially responsible for <br />determining the nature and the extent of probable adverse effects on fish and wildlife or <br />on the property of others caused by his/her construction and shall propose and implement <br />solutions approved by the City to minimize such effects. <br />11. When shoreline stabilization is required at a public access site, provision for <br />safe access to the water shall be incorporated in the design whenever possible. <br />12. Placement of bank protection material shall occur from the top of the bank <br />and shall be supervised by the property owner or contractor to ensure material is not <br />dumped directly onto the bank face. <br />13. Bank protection material shall be clean and shall be of a sufficient size to <br />prevent its being washed away by high water flows. <br />14. When riprap is washed out and presents a hazard to the safety of <br />recreational users of the river, it shall be removed by the owner of such material. <br />15. Bank protection associated with bridge construction and maintenance may <br />be permitted subject to the provisions of the SMP and shall conform to provisions of the <br />State Hydraulics Code (RCW Chapter 77.55) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineer <br />regulations. <br />W: Legislative Development\SMP-Zoning Code changes 2-25-20 <br />MD:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 22 of 64 <br />