1. The city shall narrowly construe exemptions. Only those developments that meet the precise terms of one or more of the listed exemptions in the definition for substantial development found in Chapter 8 of the Monroe SMP, or those exemptions or exceptions listed in WAC 173-27-040, and/or Chapter 90.58 RCW may be granted exemption from the substantial development permit process.

2. An exemption from the substantial development permit process is not an exemption from compliance with the Shoreline Management Act or the Monroe SMP, or from any other regulatory or municipal requirements. All uses and developments must be consistent with the policies and provisions of the Monroe SMP and the Shoreline Management Act. A development or use, either listed as a conditional use in the Monroe SMP or an unlisted use, must obtain a conditional use permit even though the development or use does not require a substantial development permit. When a proposed development or use does not comply with the bulk, dimensional and performance standards of the Monroe SMP, such development or use shall require a variance.

3. The burden of proof that a development or use is exempt from the shoreline permit process is on the applicant; as such, a written request for exemption shall be submitted to the community development department, with the proposed development application, in conformance with this section.

4. If any part of a proposed development is not eligible for an exemption, then a substantial development permit is required for the entire proposed development project.

5. The city of Monroe may attach conditions to the approval of exempted developments and/or uses, as necessary, to assure consistency of the project with the Shoreline Management Act and the Monroe SMP. (Ord. 015/2019 § 1; Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))