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 Hoonah
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 8. HEALTH AND SAFETY
 Chapter 8.20. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

  § 8.20.060. Watershed use permit—Procedure.  

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  • A.

    A watershed use permit applicant shall submit his watershed use permit application to the office of the Hoonah city manager or his designee. The city manager or his designee shall represent the city throughout the watershed use permit procedure, unless otherwise stated. The application shall include the following:

    1.

    Use or uses proposed;

    2.

    Location of each use;

    3.

    Duration of each use;

    4.

    Description of the manner in which the applicable provisions of Section 8.20.090 will be met; and

    5.

    Indications of the manner in which the applicant has complied or will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations affecting water quality.

    B.

    In addition, the city may require the applicant, at his own expense, to submit engineering and other technical studies that will show the impact of the proposed development on the hydrology of the affected area within the Hoonah watersheds.

    C.

    Within sixty (60) days of receipt of an application, the city shall approve or deny issuance of the watershed use permit. In formulating this decision, the city shall consult with state and federal agencies whose regulations affect water quality. If the permit is denied, the city shall state in writing the reasons for denial. If the permit is approved, the city shall state in writing any conditions it has imposed to ensure compliance with the provisions of Section 8.20.090 and with the state and federal regulations affecting water quality. Upon approval, the city shall issue the permit.

    D.

    Any person affected by a city action taken under this chapter may appeal that action to the next higher level by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within thirty (30) days of the action appealed. Actions of the city manager are appealable to the planning and zoning commission, and those of the planning and zoning commission are appealable to the city council. Any further appeal must be made to the superior court, within thirty (30) days after the council's decision, with written notice of appeal to be given to the city.

(Ord. 85-02-05-01 § 1 (part): prior code § 95.40.020)