“Qualified professional” means a person with experience and training in a field that is applicable to the work to be performed by this person. For critical areas studies, a qualified professional must have obtained a B.S. or B.A. or equivalent degree in biology, engineering, environmental studies, fisheries, geomorphology or related field, and two years of relevant work experience. A qualified professional for a geological hazard must be a professional engineer or geologist, licensed in the state of Washington.

“Quarrying and associated activities” means operations that primarily involve surface mining or quarrying of nonmetallic minerals such as dimension stone, crushed and broken stone, including riprap, and sand and gravel pits. Primary preparation plants of quarried material for construction and other special uses are also included in this definition. (Ord. 1164 § 4, 2004; Ord. 929 Ch. 5, 1995).