(1) All land boundary survey monuments that are removed or destroyed shall be replaced or witness monuments shall be set to perpetuate the survey point.

(2) A land boundary survey corner shall be referenced to the Washington Coordinate System of 1983, prior to removal or destruction. See WAC 332-130-070(2), land boundary survey standards.

An applicant may request a variance from this referencing requirement by so noting in the applicant information section on the permit and providing the justification on the back of the form. The department shall note whether the variance is approved or not approved and shall provide the reason for not approving the request.