Chapter 14.27
PIPELINE SAFETY
Sections:
14.27.020 Pipeline consultation area.
14.27.040 Call-before-you-dig still required.
14.27.010 Applicability.
This Chapter applies to project permits for a project area wholly or partially within the pipeline consultation area. (Ord. O20250005 § 2 (Exh. A))
14.27.020 Pipeline consultation area.
The pipeline consultation area is the area within 100 feet of any hazardous liquid or natural gas transmission pipeline as depicted on the Skagit County pipeline consultation area map on file in the Department and available on the official County website. (Ord. O20250005 § 2 (Exh. A))
14.27.030 Requirements.
(1) The Department must not issue any permit for a land division or project permit for a project area wholly or partially within the pipeline consultation area unless it meets the following requirements:
(a) Consultation. Within three business days after determining the application complete, the Department must send a request for consultation to the operator of any pipeline within the pipeline consultation area. The request for consultation must include a project description, site plan, contact information for the applicant, and any required SEPA checklist. The Department must provide the applicant with a copy of the request for consultation and any response from the pipeline operator. The Department may only wait up to 15 days for a response from the pipeline operator before proceeding with processing the application. Consultation provides no additional authority to the Department to require changes to the application.
(b) SEPA. Any required SEPA environmental checklists must include reference to pipeline(s) within the pipeline consultation area and provide information concerning any impact the project will have on the pipeline(s).
(c) Title Notice. The applicant must record a title notice with the County Auditor that contains the following language: “The above-referenced property is located wholly or partially within the Skagit County Pipeline Consultation Area, defined by Skagit County Code as the area within 100 feet of any hazardous liquid or natural gas transmission pipelines.” Forms for this Title notice are available from the Department.
(d) Boundary Markers. To provide visual awareness of the easement boundary to a property owner and contractor during construction activities near the pipeline, easements must be identified and protected prior to and during construction by placement of temporary visual markers and on-site notices marking the boundary line of the easement area. Markers and on-site notices are subject to review by the Department prior to and during construction. Temporary screening, ground marking, or other similar methods satisfy the visual boundary marker requirement. (Ord. O20250005 § 2 (Exh. A))
14.27.040 Call-before-you-dig still required.
Compliance with this Chapter does not relieve an applicant of the obligation to comply with State call-before-you-dig laws (e.g., RCW Chapter 19.122). (Ord. O20250005 § 2 (Exh. A))