I've heard I can reduce the buffer to fit my proposal. Is this true?
Pierce County Code allows a critical area buffer to be modified by a specific amount and only under certain circumstances. If your project is undergoing critical areas review, your biologist will determine whether or not your proposal meets these requirements and the buffer can be modified. If you want to modify the buffer beyond what is allowed in Pierce County Code, you may need to apply for a variance to the regulations.

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1. What is a critical area?
2. Is it still a wetland if it only has water in it in the spring?
3. How big is the buffer on my wetland or stream?
4. I've heard I can reduce the buffer to fit my proposal. Is this true?
5. Are Bald Eagles still protected?
6. Can I still build on my parcel?
7. Why do we care about protecting fish and wildlife?
8. How can I find out if there are Wetland or Fish and Wildlife Critical Areas on my property?
9. What is the purpose of the critical area requirements?
10. Where can I find out about Pierce County's Critical Areas Ordinance?
11. Why do I have to pay such high taxes on my property when it is mostly fish and wildlife habitat area?