The purpose of this chapter is to establish a clearly understood and effective set of policies and procedures for implementing the State Environmental Policy Act as set forth in Chapter 43.21C RCW, through the adoption of city environmental policies, and rules and procedures designed to take into consideration the environmental impact of actions taken by or affecting the city. The city adopts this chapter under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), RCW 43.21C.120, and the SEPA rules, WAC 197-11-904. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(X) (Exh. 3), 2020.)