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SEPA DNS – POMC 13.05 & POMC 13.07

Posted on June 13, 2023


DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.20 OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:  The City is considering the adoption of an ordinance amending Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) 13.05 Control of Fats, Oils, and Grease to set requirements for Food Service Establishments to control the discharge of waste material known to cause blockages and other damage to sanitary sewer systems; and POMC 13.07 Cross Connection Control to set requirement for water customers and consumers to avoid contaminating the drinking water system through introduction of potentially non-potable substances into the system.

PROPONENT: City of Port Orchard

LOCATION OF PROPOSAL:  Citywide

LEAD AGENCY:  City of Port Orchard

DETERMINATION:   The City of Port Orchard, as lead agency for this proposal, after reviewing a completed environmental checklist and other information on file, has determined that the proposed project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). Information on file for this proposed project is available to the public on request to the lead agency.

This Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) is issued June 14, 2023, under WAC 197-11-340 and Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) Title 20. The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issue.

Comments must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., on June 28, 2023, 14 days from the date of this notice.

Appeal: You may appeal this determination to the City of Port Orchard Clerk’s Office at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA no later than July 12, 2023 at 4:30 pm in accordance with POMC 20.160.240(6)(b). Appeals shall be submitted in writing, and must include the content required in POMC 20.160.240(10), and applicable appeal fee, as established by resolution of the city council ($450);

Full appeal procedures can be reviewed under POMC 20.160.240.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Nicholas Bond, AICP, Director of Community Development, 216 Prospect Street

Port Orchard, WA  98366, (360) 874-5533

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