This habitat assessment short form is for all minor shoreland projects within the Special Flood
Hazard Area (SFHA; also known as the 100-year floodplain) of Lake Sammamish. Minor
projects along the upland shorelines (i.e. shoreland) include the following types (check the
box or boxes that apply to your project):
☐ Expansion of an existing residence and/or residential accessory structures that increases
footprint beyond 10% of existing footprint; however, is consistent with the standard shoreline
setback requirements and all other applicable standards of the SMP (as regulated by Sammamish
Municipal Code [SMC] Title 25) and does not require removal of significant trees
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(as regulated by
SMC Chapter 21A.37). Note: expansion of an existing residential structure that is no greater than
10% beyond its existing footprint does not require a floodplain habitat assessment.
☐ Shoreline riparian enhancement through installation of native vegetation, including
enhancement of the Lake Sammamish Vegetation Enhancement Area per SMC 25.60.020, with the
sole purpose of creating, restoring, or enhancing natural functions, and provided the activities do
not include structures or impervious surfaces. Note: this can include vegetation enhancement
required by the SMP for development activity occurring landward of the SFHA, or required for
other ‘minor’ SFHA projects evaluated by a floodplain habitat assessment short form.
☐ Installation of lawn and/or landscaping features that are no greater than 20% of the shoreline
jurisdictional area and are not associated with any other development proposal, provided there
will be no clearing of significant trees, and no grading or fill.
Each section of this habitat assessment short form must be completed, including verification
and attachment of additional project information and plans. This habitat assessment short
form and other referend project materials will be documented in the permit file for the
project.