Ord 2627 - TMC Chapter 18.44 "Shoreline Overlay" - Shoreline Uses and Update Zoning Regulations

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shelter; the river; and (3) Vegetation that overhangs the river to provide places for fish to (4) Source of insects for fish; (5) Filtering of pollutants and slowing of stormwater prior to its entering (6) A long-term source of woody debris for the river. b. In addition, trees and other native vegetation are important for aesthetics. It is the City's goal that unsightly invasive vegetation, such as blackberries, be removed from the shoreline and be replaced with native vegetation to promote greater enjoyment of and access to the river. c. The City will provide information to property owners for improving vegetation in the shoreline jurisdiction and will work collaboratively with local citizen groups to assist property owners in the removal of invasive vegetation and planting of native vegetation, particularly for residential areas. B. Applicability. 1. This chapter sets forth rules and regulations to control maintenance and clearing of trees and other vegetation within the City of Tukwila for properties located within the shoreline jurisdiction. For properties located within a critical area or its associated buffer, the maintenance and removal of trees shall be governed by TMC Chapter 18.45. TMC Chapter 18.54, "Urban Forestry and Tree Regulations" chapter, shall govern tree removal on any undeveloped land and any land zoned Low Density Residential (LDR) that is developed with a single family residence. TMC Chapter 18.52, "Landscape Requirements," shall govern the maintenance and removal of trees on developed properties that are zoned commercial, industrial, or multifamily, and on properties located in the LDR zone that are developed with a non -single family residential use. The most stringent regulations shall apply in case of a conflict. 2. With the exception of residential development/re-development of 4 or fewer residential units, all activities and developments within the shoreline environment must comply with the landscaping and maintenance requirements of this section, whether or not a shoreline substantial development permit is required. Single family residential projects are not exempt if implementing a shoreline stabilization project or overwater structure. 3. The tree protection and retention requirements and the vegetation management requirements apply to existing uses as well as new or re -development. C. Minor Activities Allowed without a Permit or Exemption. The following activities are allowed without a permit or exemption: a. Maintenance of existing, lawfully established areas of crop vegetation, landscaping (including paths and trails) or gardens within shoreline jurisdiction. Examples include, mowing lawns, weeding, harvesting and replanting of garden crops, pruning, and planting of non-invasive ornamental vegetation or indigenous native species to maintain W: Legislative Development\SMP-Zoning Code changes 2-25-20 MD:bjs Review and analysis by Barbara Saxton Page 31 of 64