14.40.030 SEPA administration.
A. The city adopts Chapter 197-11 WAC by reference unless otherwise noted or modified by the provisions of this title.
B. For those proposed projects, development activities, or actions for which the city is the lead agency, the SEPA responsible official shall be the mayor, city administrator, or their designee.
1. The designated SEPA responsible official shall make the SEPA threshold determination, supervise the scoping and preparation of any required environmental documents, and perform any other related functions assigned to the lead agency as identified in this chapter or Chapter 197-11 WAC.
2. In addition, the SEPA responsible official may require the applicant or project sponsor to prepare and submit such technical studies, reports, or other environmental documents as may be necessary to complete required environmental reviews.