This chapter contains the rules for preparing environmental impact statements. The city adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by this chapter:
WAC 197-11-400
Purpose of EIS.
WAC 197-11-402
General requirements.
WAC 197-11-405
EIS types.
WAC 197-11-406
EIS timing.
WAC 197-11-408
Scoping.
WAC 197-11-410
Expanded scoping. (Optional).
WAC 197-11-420
EIS preparation.
WAC 197-11-425
Style and size.
WAC 197-11-430
Format.
WAC 197-11-435
Cover letter or memo.
WAC 197-11-440
EIS contents.
WAC 197-11-442
Contents of EIS on nonproject proposals.
WAC 197-11-443
EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS.
WAC 197-11-444
Elements of the environment.
WAC 197-11-448
Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
WAC 197-11-450
Cost-benefit analysis.
WAC 197-11-455
Issuance of DEIS.
WAC 197-11-460
Issuance of FEIS.
(Statutory authority: RCW 43.21C.130. 84-13-036 (Order DE 84-25), WAC 173-806-110, filed 6/15/84. Formerly WAC 173-805-020.)
(Ord. 1206 § 5, 1998)
(a) 
Preparation of draft and final EISs (DEIS and FEIS) and draft and final supplemental EISs (SEIS) is the responsibility of the planning/building department under the direction of the responsible official. Before the city issues an EIS, the responsible official shall be satisfied that it complies with this title and Chapter 197-11 WAC.
(b) 
The DEIS and FEIS or draft and final SEIS shall be prepared by city staff or by a consultant selected by mutual agreement of the city and applicant. If the responsible official requires an EIS for a proposal and determines that a party other than the city will prepare the EIS, the responsible official shall notify the applicant immediately after the threshold determination. The responsible official shall also notify the applicant of the city's procedure for EIS preparation, including approval of the DEIS and FEIS prior to distribution.
(c) 
The city may require an applicant to provide information the city does not possess, including specific investigations. However, the applicant is not required to supply information that is not required under this chapter or that is being requested from another agency. (This does not apply to information the city may request under another ordinance or statute.) (Statutory authority: RCW 43.21C.130. 84-13-036 (Order DE 84-25), WAC 173-806-120, filed 6/15/84. Formerly WAC 173-805-100.)
(Ord. 1206 § 5, 1998)