This chapter is adopted under the authority of Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution, Chapter 36.70 RCW, which empowers a county to enact a critical area ordinance and provide for its administration, enforcement and amendment, and Chapter 36.70A RCW, the Growth Management Act.
(Ord. 5-20 § 2 (Appx. A))
The purpose of this chapter is to adopt development regulations that protect critical areas that are required to be designated under RCW 36.70A.170, part of the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW).
(Ord. 5-20 § 2 (Appx. A))
The intent of this chapter is to comply with the requirements for critical areas in the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), the Growth Management Act implementing regulations (Chapter 365-190 WAC), and the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. The provisions of this chapter and all proceedings under it shall be liberally construed with a view to affect its purpose and intent.
(Ord. 5-20 § 2 (Appx. A))