17.114.070 Jurisdiction – Critical areas.
(1) The city shall regulate all uses, activities, and developments within, adjacent to, or likely to affect one or more critical areas, consistent with the best available science and the provisions herein.
(2) Critical areas regulated by the city under this and subsequent chapters include:
(a) Geologically hazardous areas as designated in Chapter 17.115 SMC;
(b) Frequently flooded areas as designated in Chapter 17.120 SMC;
(c) Wetlands as designated in Chapter 17.125 SMC;
(d) Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas as designated in Chapter 17.130 SMC; and
(e) Critical aquifer recharge areas as designated in Chapter 17.135 SMC.
(3) All areas within the city meeting the definition of one or more critical areas, regardless of any formal identification, are hereby designated critical areas and are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(4) Areas Adjacent to Critical Areas Subject to Regulation. Areas adjacent to critical areas shall be considered to be within the jurisdiction of these requirements and regulations to support the intent of this chapter and ensure protection of the functions and values of critical areas. Adjacent shall mean any activity located:
(a) On a site immediately adjoining a critical area; or
(b) A distance equal to or less than the required critical area buffer width and building setback. (Ord. 1164 § 4, 2004).