HomeMy WebLinkAbout6419 ORDINANCE NO. 6 41 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS
18.29.060, 18.29.070, 18.31.020, 18.31 120, 18.52.020 AND
18.60.020 OF THE AUBURN CfTY CODE AS
HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES
WHEREAS, from time to time, amendments to the City of Aubum zoning code
are appropriate, in order to update and better reflect the current development needs and
standards of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council modified its committee structure via Resolution No.
4779 removing the Downtown Redevelopment Committee; and
WHEREAS, following proper public notice, the Planning Commission considered
the proposed code amendments at a public hearing on July 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information presented at the
public hearing, on July 3, 2012, the Planning Commission made its recommendations
on the code amendments to the City of Auburn City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed the
Planning Commission's recommendation at their July 9, 2012 meeting and' forwarded
their recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the environmental review on the proposal has been completed in
accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) with a
final Determination of Non-significance (DNS) issued June 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCVV 36.70A.106, the proposed zoning code
amendments were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce, Growth
Management Services, and other state agencies as required with expedited review
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requested and acknowledgment received on June 14, 2012; and
WHEREAS, no comments regarding the proposed zoning code amendments
have been received from the Department of Commerce or other state agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council finds that the proposed amendments
provide clarification to the subdivision title and corrmply with recent changes to state law
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That section 18.29 060 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.29 060 Development Standards
A. Minimum lot area: none.
B Minimum lot width� none.
C Nlinimum lot depth. none.
D Floor Area Ratio Floor Area Ratio is the cumulative amount of floor area
within a building as a multiple of the lot area.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)�
For properties abutting the south side of Main Street and to the south:
Basic Allowable"AS of Right" Maximum Allowable with Bonuses
Nonresidential2 Residential2 Nonresidential Residential3 Combined4
1.0 2.0 1.5 3.5 5.0
Properties abutting the north side of Main Street and to the north:
Basic Allowable As of RighY' Maximum Allowable with 8onuses
NonresidentialZ ResidentialZ Nonresidential Residential3 Combined°
3.0' 2.0 4.0 3.5 5.0
� Floor area is measured to the inside face of exterior walls. The following shall be excluded from floor area
calculation:
a. All space below finished grade.
b. Space dedicated to structured parking.
c. Space used for any bonus feature listed in 18.29.060.E.
Z Minimum required FAR is 0.75, basic allowable FAR is 1.0.
3 Hotels, nursing homes, assisted living centers, etc. shall be considered residential for the purpose of
calculating FAR
4.Allowable FAR for non-residential and residential uses may be added together within a project, for a
combined total.
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E. Bonus Features Allowing Increased Floor Area Ratio
Feature Additional Gross Floor Area for each
Feature
Street Level Retail 100 sf of floor area for each linear foot of
retail frorrtage
Restaurant 100 sf of floor area for each linear foot of
restaurant frontage
Public Plaza 5 sf of floor area for each sf of plaza
Widening Public Sidewalk 4 sf of floor area for each sf of sidewalk
made available for public use
Canopy 4 sf of floor area for each sf of canopy �
Day Care 4 sf of floor area for each sf of day care
Health Club 2 sf of floor area for each sf of health club
Performing Space 2 sf of floor area for each sf of performing
space
Public Meeting Room 5 sf of floor area for each sf of ineeting room
Public Art (Arts Commission approval 10 sf of floor area for each $100 of valuation
required)
Water Feature 10 sf of floor area for each $100 of valuation
Structured Parking 0.5 sf of floor area for each sf of required
parking above grade
Below Grade Parking 1 sf of floor area for each sf of required
parking below grade (including half-level
plate below grade)
Green Roof 2 sf of floor area for each sf of green roof
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Public Restrooms 10 sf of floor area for each sf of public
restroom
Contribution to a public park or cultural 10 sf of floor are for each $100 of
facility such as a library, museum or theatre contribution towards acquisition or
within 0.5 miles of the DUC zone; also, any ' development. This can be used to exceed
project including a performance or both maximum FAR and maximum building
entertainment venue is eligible for these height by up to 25%
bonuses, based upon the vaiue of
construction.
Development of open space such as open 5 sf of floor area for each sf of open space
roof decks, balconies, lanais or parts of the
building and improved for outdoor living;
including rooftop daycare play areas, dog
walkin areas, etc.
An applicant may be required to provide a legally binding agreement or
easement to ensure any of the above features is maintained over the life of the project.
F Maximum Building Height. Maximum building height within the DUC zone
shall be 75 feet, unless bonus height is permitted per (E) above.
1 If retail uses occupy the ground floor, the minimum height for that floor
shall be 14 ft.
2. Mechanical penthouses, stair/elevator overruns, and antennae may be
excluded .from building height calculation provided they extend no more than 20 feet
above the roof deck.
3. Maximum building height may be increased by up to 20% if the top is
designed as a non-habitable, architectural element. This element may extend above the
increased height limit.
G. Minimum Building Height. The minimum height for any new structure
within the DUC zone shall be two stories for the full extent of the building footprint.
H. Parking Ratios
The following parking standards shall apply within the DUC zone in lieu of any
standard noted in ACC 18.52.020 or provision of ACC 18.52.030
Use Type Minimum required Maximum aliowed for
surface arkin lots
Retail 2 stalls/ 1000 nsf 4 stalls / 1000 nsf�
Office 2 stalls / 1000 nsf 4 stalls / 1000 nsf
Residential 1 stall per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit
Restaurant 0.5 stall per 4 seats 1 stall per 4 seats
�nsf=net square feet
1 Parking requirements for uses not listed shall be determined by a study of
parking demand for that use, as prepared by a qualified professional and as accepted
by the Director
2. Retail and restaurant uses less than 3000 in nsf in area shall be exempt
from parking requirements.
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3. Uses sharing a common parking facility may reduce the required number
of stalls by 25%.
4 Required parking may be located off site, so long as it is: a) located within
the DUC zone, b) is within 1000 feet of the property, c) is connected to the property tiy
streets improved with sidewalks or walkways, and d) is tied to the site by a contractual
agreement reviewed and approved by the City Attorney that is filed with the City and
Deed of Record at the County
5. On-street parking that is located directly adjacent to a devefopment site
may be used to satisfy minimum parking requirements and shall not be included in
determining maximum surface parking allowances.
6. Dedicated offsite parking provided within a parking structure may be used
to provide FAR bonuses for a project on a separate site, provided the parking structure
is located consistent with this chapter
7 The maximum standards noted in the table above may be exceeded if all
stalls above the maximum limit are provided within a parking structure.
8. Compliance with these standards is not required for a change of use
within an existing building or whenever there is an expansion of an existing building or a
new building replaces an existing building that does not increase the floor area by more
than 25%.
9. In lieu of providing the minimum parking required by this section, an
applicant may request to pay for each required parking stall into a special fund that will
be used to provide and upgrade municipal parking to serve the DUC zone. The per stall
fee shall be as specified in the City's fee schedule.
I. Signs. The design of alI signs shall be in conformance with the design
standards referenced in ACC 18.29 070 Allowable types, numbers and sizes of signs
shall be as follows:
1 Freestanding. Not allowed, except for monument signs as described within
the "Downtown Auburn Design Standards"; no more than one per street frontage;
maximum size: 64 square feet, calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area per
lineal foot of site frontage, minimum entitlement shall be 32 square feet; maximum
height: five feet.
2. Wall signs: maximum area of 150 square feet per building facade,
calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for every lineal foot of facade;
minimum entitlement shall be 16 square feet.
3. Suspended signs attached under a marquee or canopy one double-faced
sign, no greater than three square feet per face allowed for each building entrance;
minimum �clearance above grade: eight feet.
4 Portable Signs. ��^°^« a,.. �n.,,.. c..,,,,. F.,,.....,.,,� Oene portable sign may
be allowed for each business entrance, not to exceed one portable sign per building
frontage, subject to the following:
a. May be placed within public right-of-way subject to the guidelines provided
� by the director in consultation with the city engineer such that sign placement does not
interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and conforms to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
b. May not exceed 36 inches in height and 30 inches in width and be limited
to two faces.
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c. May be displayed during business hours only
d. Must be constructed of either wood or another sturdy material to ensure
stability in the wind.
e. May not move, spin, flash, or otherwise be animated.
J. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as defined in the Downtown
Auburn Design Standards. (Ord. 6071 § 6 (Exh. A), 2007 )
Section 2. Amendment to Citv Code. That section 18.29 070 of the
Aubum City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.29 070 Design standards.
Adopted by reference are the "Downtown Aubum Design Standards;" and the
"Auburn Junction DesiQn Standards." a copy of which shall be maintained by the city
clerk. These}s documents contains standards for development of the built environment
in the DUC zone. The director shall have the authority to apply the standards to specific
development proposals. These standards may be amended upon approval by the
planning and communitv development committee of the Auburn city council—exse�
' . (Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6190 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6071 § 6 (Exh.
A), 2007 )
Section 3. Amendment to Citv Code. That section 18.31 020 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.31.020 Fences.
A. Height Regulations. The minimum or maximum height requirements as
stipulated throughout this chapter shall be considered to be met if the height of the
fence is within six percent of the height required. The height of the fence shall be
determined from the existing, established grade on the property
1 The following regulations shall apply in the R-1, R-5, R-7, R-10, R-16, R-
20, R-MHC, RO, RO-H, I, C-N, C-1, C-2, and DUC zones:
a. Fences may be constructed to a height not to exceed the following in each
of the required setback areas, as regulated per each zone, or as modified by subsection
B of this section: i
i. Front setback: 42 inches; provided, that fences constructed of chain link,
wrought iron or similar materials that provide visibility may be 72 inches in height;
ii. Side setback: 72 inches;
iii. Rear setback: 72 inches;
iv Street side setbackc 72 inches.
2. Fences and walls built within the building area of a lot may be as high as
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the maximum building height allowed within the applicable zone. Building permits are
required for fences exceeding six feet in height.
3. If the fence includes a qate or similar feature, a vehicle refuqe area shall
be orovided within the drivewav to avoid blockinq the street. The vehicle refuae area
shall have a length that is sufficient for a waitinq vehicle and not block the street.
B Special Height Restrictions.
1 There shall not be anything constructed or reconstructed, and no
obstruction permitted, within the sight distance triangle area as required by ciry of
Aubum engineering design standards.
2. In general, no fence, hedge, structure or other obstruction shall act as a
sight hazard to tra�c, and the city engineer may order the removal of such hazard
whether or not such object otherwise complies with the provisions of this title.
C Screened Fence.
1 A screened fence shall consist, at a minimum, of a chain link fence
interwoven with slats placed in every row or avaiiable space in the fence.
2. A 100 percent sight-obscuring fence shall be constructed of solid wood,
metal, concrete or other appropriate material which totally conceals the subject use from
adjoining uses.
D Fences and Associated Landscaping.
1 When landscaping is required along the property line, the fence shall be
set back a minimum of five feet if the fence abuts a street right-of-way, so as to not
obscure such landscaping.
2. At other property lines, the landscaping shall be located to serve the
greatest public benefit.
E. Obstructions — Generally Prohibited.
1 In no case shall any fence and/or hedge be constructed or grown such
that it deters or hinders the fire authority from gaining access to any fire authocity
connection, fire protection control valve, fire hydrant, or fire authority appliance or
device. Minimum clearance requirements for fire hydrants shall be in accordance with
the city design and construction standards.
2. In no case shall any fence and/or hedge obstruct the visibility of any fire
hydrant from a distance of 150 feet, in any direction, of vehicular approach to the
hydrant.
3 In no case shall any fence andlor hedge be constructed or grown in a
manner which interferes with access to storm or sanitary sewer manholes and other
appurtenances which require access for maintenance purposes.
F Other than in the P-1, M-1 or M-2 zones, no fence may include the use of
barbed wire; provided, that pasture areas a minimum of one acre in area may be fenced
with barbed wire in any zone. Barbed wire may be attached to the top of and in addition
to the height of a 72-inch fence in the above zones, provided it does not extend more
than one additional foot in height. See ACC Section 8.12.060 for additional
requirements for nuisances related to fences such as electric fences.
G. Any fence located within a front setback that features a locking gate or
similar security device shall provide emergency access in a manner acceptable to the
fire marshal. (Ord. 6245 § 15, 2009 )
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Section 4. Amendment to Citv Code. That section 18.31 120 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18 31 120 Accessory dwelling units.
Accessory dwelling units are permitted outright in all residential zones that permit
single-family homes, and may be developed with new or existing single-family homes.
The development standards of the underlying zone and the following siting and
pertormance standards shall apply to all accessory dwelling units as defined by ACC
18.04 018.
A. The home or accessory dwelling unit must be the principal place of
residence for the homeowner
B. Only one accessory dwelling unit may be permitted per single-family
residence.
C An accessory dwelling unit shall not be larger than 50 percent of the
square footage of the single-family home with garage space not being included in the
calculation. In no case shall the accessory dwelling unit be more than 950 square feet,
nor less than 300 square feet, nor have more than two bedrooms.
D Exterior Appearance/Modifications
1 Any alterations shall not change the appearance from that of a single-
family residence, as determined by the planning director
2. Only one exterior entrance is allowed to the accessory dwelling unit and it
can be Iocated no closer than 10 feet to an adjoining property Iine.
3 Any exterior stairs shall be placed in the rear or side setback and no
closer than 10 feet to an adjoining property line.
4 Where garage space is converted to living space, the garage door shall be
replaced with materials that match the exterior of the house. If a detached garage is
converted, its appearance must still be that of a detached garage and the detached
garage must be able to be used for parking of at least one vehicle.
E. Parking Requirements.
1 The parking required for the existing single-family home must meet all
requirements of the zoning code including amount, size and setback requirements in
order for an accessory dwelling unit to be allowed.
2. One additional parking space, beyond those required for the single-family
home, is required for an accessory dwelling unit. The additional parking space must
also meet all requirements of the zoning code.
3 Newly created parking shall make use of existing curb cuts, when
possible.
F An accessory dwelling unit may not be sold as a separate piece of
property, or as a condominium unit, unless allowed by the existing zoning on the
property
G. Any homeowner seeking to establish an accessory dwelling unit shall
apply for approval in accordance with the following procedures.
1 The homeowner shall apply for an accessory dwelling unit permit with the
city A complete application shall include a. properly completed application form, floor
� and structural plans, and fees, . �#e-a#i�av+t-e#
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2. Before issuance of the certificate of occupancv for an accessory dwelling
unit-per�+#, the homeowner must provide a copy of a statement recorded with the
county in which the subiect propertv is located fesides. The
statement must read:
An application for a permit for an accessory dwelling unit has been
submitted to the city of Auburn by the owner of this property Future owners are
advised that the owner of the property must comply with all requirements of the
Auburn Zoning Code, as amended, if the accessory dwelling unit is to be occupied
or rented.
H. If an accessory dwelling unit is to be removed, appropriate permits and
inspections must first be received from the city If a homeowner wants to remove the
statement as required by subsection (G)(2) of this section from the property's title, then
the city shall issue an appropriate release upon evidence that the accessory dwelling
unit has been removed. The release shall be recorded by the homeowner with the
county records and elections office and a copy of the recorded release shall be provided
to the city (Ord. 6245 § 15, 2009 )
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. That section 18.52.020 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.52.020 Numbec of off-street parking spaces required.
Each principal use of the land, building, or structure shall provide the number of
off-street parking spaces required by this section. The following standards are not
applicable in the DUC, downtown urban center zone; refer to Chapter 18.29 ACC for
specific requirements for that zone.
A. Parking Requirements by Land Use.
1 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces. Each land use shall provide the
minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 18.52.020, except
where a greater number of spaces are required through a more specific approval
process such as an administrative use permit or conditional use permit approval.
2. Uses Not Listed. Where a use is not listed in Table 18 52.020 the planning
director shall determine the number of required parking and/or loading spaces. The
planning director shall use the requirements in Table 18.52.020 as a guide in
determining the number of off-street parking spaces required based on the similarity of
uses or may consider a parking generation study
B. Maximum Number of Parking Spaces. Except for required parking spaces
for persons with disabilities, spaces provided in park and ride lots operated by a public
transit agency, spaces for carpools, spaces for electric vehicle charging and spaces
within structured parking with two or more levels, the maximum number of parking
spaces for nonresidential uses shall not exceed 125 percent of the minimum spaces
required by Table 18.52.020.
C Measurement of Floor Area. In any case where Table 18.52.020
establishes a parking requirement based on floor area in square feet (for example: two
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spaces per 1,000 square feet (sfl of floor area), the floor area shall be construed to
mean gross floor area (defined in ACC 18.04 430).
D Use with Accessory Components. A single use with accessory
components shall provide parking for the primary use, and each component. For
example, a hotel with a meeting room may be requi�ed to provide the parking spaces
required by Table 18.52.020 for a hotel (i.e., the guest rooms), and for a meeting room.
E. Obstruction. Removal of required parking or loading spaces from practical
use by obstruction, erection of buildings, or other actions as to reduce the parking or
loading capacity or usefulness thereof below the minimum requirements established in
this chapter is prohibited.
Table 18.52.020 Off-Street Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Unit of Measure: Required Parking
Rate (spaces per
unit of ineasure)•
Residential Categories
Single-family, detached dwelling,.adult Dwelling unit 2.00
family home
Two-family dwelling (duplex) Dwelling unit 2.00
Multifamily dweiling (one and two bedroom Dwelling unit 1.50
units)
Multifamily dwelling (three bedroom units Dwelling unit 2.00
or more)
Mobile home dwellings' Dwelling unit 2.00
Assisted living facilities 4 bedrooms 1 00
Plus one space for
eachtwo
employees
Group living (includes supportive housing, 2 bedrooms 1 00
boardinghouse)
Commercial Categories
Auto, boat, or recreational vehicle sales or 5,000 square feet of 1 00
leasing, new or used outdoor sales area
1,000 square feet of 1 00
showroom and service
facilities
Daycare centers Each 10 children in 2.00
care
Eating and drinking establishments 1,000 square feet of 10 00
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floor area
Food retail stores and markets 1,000 square feet of 5 00
floor area
Health and fitness clubs 1,000 square feet of 10.00
floor area
Hotel or motel Guest room or rental 1 00
unit
Mini-marts and self service gas stations 1,000 square feet of 5 00
floor area
Mortuaries or funeral homes SeatZ 0.25
Motor vehicle repair and services 1,000 square feet of 2.50
floor area
Personal service shops 1,000 square feet of 2.50
floor area
Retail commercial establishments, less 1,000 square feet of 2.50
than 15,000 square feet of floor area floor area
Retail commercial establishments, greater 1,000 square feet of 4 00
than 15,000 square feet of floor area floor area
Shopping centers 1,000 square feet of 4 00
floor area
O�ce Categories
Business and professional offices 1,000 square feet of 2.00
floor area
Medical, dental, and other doctor's offices 1,000 square feet of 5.00
floor area
Manufacturing Processing and
Warehousing Categories
� (See also ACC 18.52.020(D))
All manufacturing, industrial, and 1,000 square feet of 1 00
processing uses, except the following: floor area
Warehousing 2,000 square feet of 1 00
floor area
Storage — Personal storage/mini-storage Storage unit3 Minimum of 2
facilities spaces
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
Categories
Auditoriums, stadiums, and theaters Seat� 0.25
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Commercial recreation facilities — Indoor, 1,000 square feet of 5.00
except for the following: flooc area
Bowling alleys Lanes 5 00
Pool and billiard rooms Table 2.00
Skating rinks 1,000 square feet of 5 OD
floor area
Commercial recreation facilities — Outdoor 1,000 square feet of 3 00
usable recreational
area
Hospitals Bed 1 75
Library, museum 1,000 square feet of 2.50
floor area
Meeting facility, public or private SeatZ 0.25
Religious assembly SeatZ 0.20
Schools (public and private)
Kindergarten schools Employee" 1 00
Elementary/middle schools Teaching station 1.20
Secondary (high) schools Student 0 40
College or university (including trade and Student 0 75
business schools)
Studios (dance, martial arts, etc.) 1,000 square feet of 5 00
floor area
Tennis/racquetball/handball or other sport Court 2.00
courts Each 300 sf of floor 1 00
area for accessory
uses
Recreational uses not listed elsewhere Same as retail, based
on size
Notes:
1 Within mobile home parks, parking space shall not be allowed within the required
setbacks. Guest parking shall be provided within the development: five percent of total
requirement.
2. Seat, 18 inches of bench, or 25 square feet of floor space.
3. Parking shall be provided by parking/driving lanes adjacent to buildings. Two parking
spaces shail be provided adjacent to the manager's quarters.
4 There shall be two visitor-parking stalls provided for each 10 required employee
stalls.
(Ord. 6388 § 1, 2011, Ord. 6167 § 4, 2008; Ord. 6140 § 2, 2007, Ord. 6071 § 3, 2007,
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Ord. 5777 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5556 § 1, 2001, Ord. 5170 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4949 § 1, 1997,
Ord. 4304 § 1(40), (41), 1988; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987 )
Section 6. Amendme�t to City Code. That section 18.60 020 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.60 020 Requirements.
Home occupations are required to have a business license as issued by the city,
comply with all city codes and ordinances, and shail be consistent with the following
provisions:
A. Only members of the immediate family residing on the premises and no
more than one non-resident may be employed at any one time; provided, that home
occupations with a nonresident employee shall provide off-street parking for the
employee on site,
B No mechanical equipment is used except such as is commonly or
customarily used for domestic, household or personal purposes for a dwelling unit (or as
deemed similar in terms of power, quantity, noise, emissions and type),
C Not more than one-fourth of the floor area of any building is devoted to
such occupation, except for bed and breakfasts;
D That such occupation shall not require internal or external alteration or
involve construction features not customarily found in a dwelling;
E. The home occupation shall not irivolve the use of personal commercial
vehicles as defined in ACC 18.04.245 for the distribution of materials to or from the
premises. Deliveries or pickups by commercial delivery services shall not apply toward
this limitation provided such pickup or delivery does not exceed twice per day;
F The conduct of any home occupation, including but not limited to the
storage of goods and equipment, shall not reduce or render unusable areas provided for
the required off-street parking. Additional parking is not allowed in order to conduct a
home occupation, except what may be required through the issuance of a special home
occupation permit pursuant to ACC 18.60 040;
G. Only one sign is permitted, not to exceed 18 inches by 24 inches in area,
nonilluminated, and attached to a building, except that home occupations in commercial
or industrial zones may have signs consistent.with the applicable zoning district;
H. No display pertaining to the occupation, other than the one permitted sign,
is visible from the street or adjacent residences;
I. No more animals are maintained on the premises than what may
otherwise be permitted in the zone;
J Except for bed and breakfasts, employee and customer visits shall be
limited to the following hours of operation:
1 Employees from 8:00 a.m. to 6•00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from
9�00 a.m. to 6�00 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays,
2. Customers from 9�00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
�eli�a�s�
K. Traffic generated by the home occupation shall be limited to a maximum
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of eight (two-way) clienUdelivery-related trips per day for those home occupations that
operate by appointment only and do not have overlapping client visits. All other home
occupations shall be limited to five (two-way) clienUdelivery trips per day;
L. Outdoor storage of materials, goods, products or equipment is not allowed;
M. The home occupation is to be conducted in such a manner that the
residence shall not differ from its residential character either by the use of colors,
materials, construction, lighting, signs, or the emissions of sounds, noises, vibrations or
odors or result in traffic impacts inconsistent with the character of the area in which the
home occupation is located. (Ord. 6141 § 1, 2007, Ord. 5897 § 21, 2005, Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987 )
Section 7. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 8. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared
to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of
this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 9. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law
INTRODUCED� .1UL 16 2012
PASSED� JUL 16 2012
APPROVED� JUL 16 2012 '
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PETER B. LEWIS
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 6419
July 71 2012
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Ordinance No 6419
July 11, 2012
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