This article contains the rules for preparing environmental impact statements. The city adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by this article:
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.
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 draft EIS.
WAC 197-11-460
Issuance of final EIS.
(Ord. 26-84)
A. 
The draft and final EIS shall be prepared either by the responsible official or his designee, or by a private applicant or a consultant retained by the private applicant. In the event the responsible official determines that the applicant will be required to prepare an EIS, the applicant shall be so notified immediately after completion of the threshold determination.
B. 
Whenever an applicant or a consultant retained by the city or the applicant is preparing an EIS, the responsible official shall assure that the EIS is prepared in a responsible manner and with appropriate interdisciplinary methodology. The city shall:
1. 
Direct the areas of research and examination to be undertaken and the content and organization of the document.
2. 
Initiate and coordinate scoping, ensuring that the individual preparing the EIS receives all substantive information submitted by an agency or person.
3. 
Assist in obtaining information on file with another agency that is needed by the person preparing the EIS.
4. 
Allow the person preparing the EIS access to city records relating to the EIS (under Chapter 42.17 RCW, Public Disclosure and Public Records Law).
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.)
(Ord. 26-84)