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Director's Rules

DR 16-2008, Designation of Exceptional Trees

Status:
Superseded
Superseded by
7-2023
Effective Date:
Number of Pages:
Legislation:
This rule interprets Building Code (Ch 22.100)
SEPA Policies and Procedures (Ch. 25.05)
Tree Protection (Ch. 25.11)
Notes:
Will supersede 6-2001This is a joint rule with DPD

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Draft Director's Rules

 

None at this time.

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If you have questions about superseded or rescinded rules, please contact Faye Emmanuel at (206) 684-0114.