A. Forest practice applications shall meet Chapter 12.12 BMC, state, and federal regulations regarding forest practices and land clearing and ensure no net loss of ecological function.

B. A forest practice that only involves timber cutting is not a development under the Act and does not require a shoreline substantial development permit or a shoreline exemption. A forest practice that includes activities other than timber cutting may be a development under the SMA and may require a substantial development permit, as required by WAC 222-50-020. (Ord. 2280 § 8, 2019; Ord. 2112 § 3 (Exh. C), 2013).