27.01.060 Additional considerations in time limits applicable to the SEPA process.
The following time limits (expressed in calendar days) shall apply when the County processes licenses for all private projects and those governmental proposals submitted to the County by other agencies:
(1) Categorical Exemptions. The County shall identify whether an action is categorically exempt within ten (10) days of receiving a completed application as defined in the codes or ordinances of the underlying governmental action.
(2) Threshold Determinations.
(a) The County should complete threshold determinations that can be based solely upon review of the environmental checklist for the proposal within fifteen (15) days of the date an applicant’s complete application and completed checklist are submitted.
(b) When the responsible official requires further information from the applicant or consultation with other agencies with jurisdiction:
(i) The County should request such further information within fifteen (15) days of receiving a complete application and completed environmental checklist;
(ii) The responsible official should complete the threshold determination within fifteen (15) days of receiving the requested information from the applicant or the consulted agency.