A. Denial or Conditioning of Permit Due to Significant Adverse Environmental Impact(s). Permits for the construction or alteration of any building, structure or any project which will cause significant adverse environmental impact may be denied or conditioned. The denial or conditional issuance of a building permit shall be based upon policy(ies) set forth in ordinances adopted by the Pierce County Council or by any applicable environmental impact statement or threshold determination prepared pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act. Any denial or conditional issuance of a building permit by the Building Official must be in writing.

B. Non-Issuance of Permit Prior to Sewage Disposal Approval. No permit for the construction or alteration of any building requiring sewage disposal facilities of any kind shall be issued to any applicant until approved by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and/or Pierce County Utilities Department. A copy of such approval shall be transmitted to the Building Official prior to the issuance of a building permit.

C. Non-Issuance of Permit Prior to Storm or Surface Water Drainage Control Approval. No permit for the construction of any building or structure requiring storm or surface water drainage control of any kind may be issued without approval of the storm or surface water drainage control facilities. A copy of such approval shall be transmitted to the building official prior to the issuance of a building permit.

D. Non-Issuance of Permit Due to Noncompliance with State and County Laws or Regulations. No permit shall be issued to any person who fails to provide sufficient evidence of compliance with all laws and regulations of the State of Washington and Pierce County relating to the use of land and/or the construction or improvement of structures thereon.