18H.10.040 Relationship to Chapter 76.09 RCW.
A. This Title is directly related to specific subsections in Chapter 76.09 RCW and its rules that refer to Class IV forest practices, conversion option harvest plans, conversion of land to a non-forestry use, and forest practice related development moratoria. The application of this Title to forest practice activities regulated by Chapter 76.09 RCW shall be limited to:
1. Class IV-General forest practices;
2. Class II, III, and IV-Special forest practices where the landowner elects to be processed as a conversion option harvest plan (COHP);
3. Class I forest practices within urban growth areas (UGAs) that involve timber harvesting or road construction;
4. Class I forest practices outside UGAs on lands which have been or are in the process of being converted to a non-forestry use; and
5. Imposition and removal of development moratoria pursuant to RCW 76.09.060, 76.09.460, and 76.09.470.
6. Definitions in Chapter 76.09 RCW are adopted by reference.
B. This Title establishes the minimum standards necessary for local review and approval of Class IV-General forest practices, COHP, and Class I forest practices.
C. The provisions of this Title provide the criteria for the establishment of development moratoria and exceptions for single-family dwellings located on lands subject to a development moratorium.
D. All forest practice approvals and associated development moratoria issued by Pierce County pursuant to RCW 76.09.060, 76.09.460, and 76.09.470 shall comply with this Title.