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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, KING
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE
MORATORIUM ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5518 ON THE FILING
OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMIT APPLICATIONS IN THE DRAINAGE
AREA BOUNDED BY SR-18 TO THE SOUTH, 15TM ST. NW TO THE NORTH,
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD TO THE EAST, SR-167 TO THE WEST AS
DEFINED WITHIN THIS ORDINANCE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 5518, adopted by Auburn City Council on
February 20, 20001, established a moratorium on the filing of building and
grading permit applications in the drainage area bounded by SR-18 to the
south, 15th Street NW to the north, Union Pacific Railroad to the east, SR-167 to
the west within the City of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, the term of the moratorium established by Ordinance No.
5518 is six months; and
WHEREAS, studies are currently underway to determine the cause(s) of
storm water drainage problems in the area and possible solutions; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that more time is needed to study the
issue and determine the feasibility for permitting new development and the
specific conditions necessary to address storm drainage issues; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted before the Auburn City
Council on August 6, 2001; and
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WHEREAS, as the study continues, it is becoming apparent that a cost
effective solution may not exist; and
WHEREAS, after hearing public input, it was determined by Auburn City
Council that extension of the moratorium is necessary to protect the public
safety, health, and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. EXTENSION OF EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF MORATORIUM.
The moratorium established by Ordinance No. 5518 is hereby extended for a
period of six months upon adoption of this Ordinance.
Section 2. SEVERABILITY. Should any section, paragraph, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or
circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, or should
any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or
regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to other persons or
circumstances.
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Section 3. 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: August 6, 2001
PASSED: August 6, 2001
APPROVED: August 6, 2001
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Da~'~lle E. Dask;gm,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
PUBLISHED: ~' / ~
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