HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPI2023-00021 - SPI Inspections - 3/8/2023 MASON COUNTY
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Site Pre-inspection Notes
Project#: SP12023-00021 for tax parcel 321331090012
Date of Site Visit Meeting: March 8,2023
Zoning:The zoning designation for the site is Rural Residential 5 (11115). Standard setbacks for this zone
are a 25-foot front yard setback and a 20-foot setback for side and back yards.The front yard refers to
the lot line adjacent to the property access, including access easements.When the lot width is less than
100 feet,setbacks would equal 10%of the lot width.
If the lot meets certain criteria, an administrative variance may be submitted to request a reduction in
the required setbacks (minimum of 5 feet for sides and 10 feet for front and rear). Other setbacks may
apply when critical areas are present,see below.
The setbacks are measured from structures above grade such as roof overhangs (roof gutters), and
other structures/appurtenances, including heat pumps,etc.
The height limit per Mason County Code (MCC) 17.04.224.0 is 35 feet.
Streams:A type Ns stream (nonfish habitat with dry periods or seasonal water flows) is located on the
southern portion of the property.The stream buffer is 75 feet plus a 15-foot building setback for a total
of 90 feet. Buffers shall be retained in their natural condition. Please see the following link for
additional information. 8.52.170
The destruction or alteration of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area's or their buffers through
removal, excavation,grading,dumping, discharging,or filling of any material;clearing;shading;
intentional burning;vegetation removal (terrestrial,freshwater,or marine); planting of non-native
vegetation that would alter the character of the FWHCA or buffer;or the construction or placement of
structures or increasing the structural footprint shall undergo mitigation sequencing and shall require a
habitat management plan.
NOTE:The stream is not depicted on the Mason County GIS map. However,the stream is typed on
the Wild Fish Conservancy Watertyping survey map.
Stormwater Management:The project shall conform to the small parcel stormwater management
requirements. A small parcel stormwater application is required for properties creating 2,000 square
feet of new impervious surface.
Forest Practice Permit: A Type IV general forest practice approval permit may be required through
Mason County Planning Department (MCC Title 11) if the subject parcel exceeds two(2) acres in size.
Exceptions to this rule apply when the volume is under 5,000 board feet in 12 months for personal use;
OR when limited to trees that are within 1 and 1/2 tree lengths from a structure. Otherwise,the
applicant shall obtain a forest practices(FPA)approval permit. Please visit the Mason County website for
proper application forms, application fees, and procedural information.The permit shall be obtained
before any clearing or site development. You may also Michael MacSems at extension 571 for
additional information or the DNR Site.
Please check with the Building Department,at extension 352, regarding building codes.
I hope that you find this information helpful and informative as you proceed through the permitting
process. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these notes, please do not hesitate to contact
me directly at(360)427.9670 Ext. 287.
Specific development standards contained in County Codes may be found at the County web address
HERE. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.
Disclaimer: Please note that this is a list of preliminary specific issues discussed or observed,and is not
intended to be conclusive nor preclude any subsequent permit review or final condition letter that
will be provided to you when a formal application is submitted and reviewed.