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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 18.72 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND 17.02 OF THE LAND
DIVISION ORDINANCE TO INSTITUTE THE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND
CIVIL PENALTIES CONTAINED IN AUBURN CITY CODE CHAPTER 1.25 AS
ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4460.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Auburn finds
that certain violations of the Auburn City Code that are
currently established as criminal violations can be more
appropriately punished by the imposition of civil penalties;
and
WHEREAS, the amendments to Chapter 18.7-1 of the Zoning
Ordinance and Chapter 17.02 of the Land Division Ordinance are
necessary in order to implement the Civil Penalties Ordinance
No. 4460.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.72 is hereby
amended as stated in full in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Section Z. Auburn City Code Chapter 17.02 is hereby
amended as stated in full in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Ordinance No. 4501
Hay 15, 1~91
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Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five days from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Ordinance No. 4501
#ay 15, 1991
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ATTEST'
'R6b iD/Woh lh~e~r-,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen R. Shelton,
city Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No. 4501
#ay 15, 1~91
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Chapter 18.72
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections:
18.72.010 Code enforcement official.
t&72-.030. ........P. eaalfies:
18.72.040020 Issuance of licenses or permits.
18.72.010 Code enforcement official.
The Building Official, or his designee, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.25 of the Auburn City
Code, shall be charged with the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of this Title or any conditions properly
imposed by the Hearing Examiner, Planning Commi~ion or City Council.
ge¢6oa- ~4.4~0-ef-the-A~q~a:a- C-ity-C-od~.
18.72.040020 Issuance of licenses and permits.
All City departments, officials or employees vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or
licenses shall conform to the provisions of this Title. No license or permit for uses, buildings, or activities where
the same would be in conflict with the provisions, of this Title shall be issued. Any license or permit, d issued in
conflict with the provisions hereof, shall be null and void.
REZ\18.72
Ordinance No. 4501
Exhibit "A"
Chapter 17.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.02.010 Short title.
17.02.020 General authority.
17.02.030 Purpose.
17.02.040 Scope.
17.02.050 Exceptions.
17.02.060 Admini.qtration.
17.02.070 Consent to access.
17.02.080 P-~matties Enforcement.
17.02.010 Short title.
This ordinance, together with any amendments hereto, shall be known as the "Auburn Land
Division Ordinance" of the City of Auburn which shall constitute Title 17 of the Auburn City Code
and shall hereafter be referred to as this Title.
17.02.020 General authority.
This Title is adopted under the authority of Chapter 35A.01, 35A.58 and 58.17 Revised Code of
Washington (R.C.W.).
17.02.030 Purpose.
The purpose of this Title is to regulate the division of land lying within the corporate limits of the
City of Auburn, and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare in accordance with
standards established by the State and the City, and to:
A. Prevent the overcrowding of land;
B. Lessen congestion and promote safe and convenient travel by the public on streets and
highways;
C. Promote the effective use of land;
D. Provide for adequate light and air;
E. Facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, drainage, parks and recreational areas,
sites for schools and school grounds, and other public requirements;
F. Provide for proper ingress and egress;
G. Provide for the expeditious review and approval of proposed land divisions which comply
with this Title, the Auburn zoning ordinance, other City plans, policies and land use
controls, and Chapter 58.17. R.C.W;
Adequately provide for the housing and commercial needs of the citizens of the State and
City;,
Require uniform monumenting of land divisions and conveyance by accurate legal
description;
Implement the goals, objectives and policies of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Ho
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Exhibit "B"
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17.02.040 Scope.
Every division of land lying within the corporate limits of the City shall comply with the provisions
of this Title, except as provided by Section 17.02.050, and shall also comply with the provisions of
Chapter 58.17 R.C.W. Wherever conflicts may arise between this Title and Chapter 58.17
R.C.W., the latter shall prevail. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner, applicant and
the City of Auburn to ensure that a land division complies with this Title and Chapter 58.17
R.C.W. No building permit, septic tank permit or other development permit shall be issued for
any lot, tract or parcel of land divided in violation of this Title or Chapter 58.17 R.C.W. unless the
authority authorized to issue such permit finds that the public interest will not be adversely
affected thereby.
17.02.050 Exceptions.
The provisions of thl.q Title shall not apply to:
A. Cemeteries and other burial plots while used for that purpose;
B. Divisions made by testamentary provisions or the laws of descent;
C. Assessor's plats made in accordance with R.C.W. 58.18.010;
D. Lot line adjustments for existing lots of record, provided that such adjustments are made
consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.16 of this Title.
17.02.060 Administration.
This Title shall be administered by the Director of the Department of Planning and Community
Development. All applications for land division approval under thi~ Title shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning and Community Development. In cases where an Environmental Impact
Statement is required under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA--
Chapter 43.21C R.C.W.), the Department shall not be considered to be in receipt of an
application, for the purpose of complying with time limitations established by this Title, until the
date of issuance of a Final Environmental Impact Statement.
17.02.070 Consent to access.
Persons applying for land division or lot line adjustment approval under this Title shall permit free
access to the land subject to the application, to all agencies considering the proposal, for the
period of time extending from the time of application to the time of final action.
17.02.080 laeaalties Enforcement.
Any-po~soa-who-has-aot-~.~m~wiga- th+F~lt6r~meats, of lhe.:l:ifl+o~_ l~co~ ~_~y
aP~ -r-~q~rq~l- og ltfis -T-itt~is- s~bj ~c-~ lo4ho .p~aattiew, o f-secf-ioa- ~.21O 19 ogth~-Aul~a~C-ity
God~ The Building Official, or his designee, purs-ant to the provisions of Chapter 1.25 of the
Auburn City_ Code. ahall be ehareed with the responsibility_ of enforcing the provisions of thi.q Title
or any conditions properly im_m>sed by the Heating Examiner. Plannlno Commi.qsion or City
Council.
Ordinance No.
Exhibit "B"
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