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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
AMENDING SUBSECTION 18.26.020(JJ) OF THE AUBURN CITY
CODE RELATING TO "APARTMENTS" AND SUBSECTION
18.26.040(E) OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE ADDRESSING THE
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 35A.63 entitled "Planning and Zoning in Code Cities"
and RCW 35A.63.100 entitled "Municipal Authority" provides authority to the
municipal legislative authority to implement those actions it deems appropriate to
provide for a zoning ordinance and amendments thereto;
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Auburn City Code related to
"Zoning", specifically Chapter 18.26 "C-1 Light Commercial District", on matters
pertaining to requirements for apartments as a permitted use and standards related
to building height; and
WHEREAS, thereafter the Auburn City Planning Commission made certain
revisions and then recommended approval of the zoning code text amendments to
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2002 the Auburn City Council approved
amendments to Chapter 18.26 and directed staff to prepare an implementing
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, SEPA review has been prepared on the proposal and this
ordinance does not have an adverse environmental effect.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as Follows:
Section 1. Purpose That subsection 18.26.020(JJ) of the Auburn City
Code be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows:
18.26.020 Permitted uses.
.1.1. Apartments, within the North Auburn Business Area as established by
Resolution 2283, provided they are located in a multistory building and at
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least 50% of the gross floor area of the ground floor must contain a
permitted use or combination of uses, other than parking, as listed in this
Section (18.26.020). The remaining 50% (or portion thereof) of the
ground floor may be apartments, conditionally permitted uses, lobby area,
recreation, or other uses needed to maintain the building. There are no
minimum lot area per dwelling unit density calculations to apply to
determine the maximum number of dwelling units allowed; Rather,
density shall be limited by the application of other required development
regulations to the proposal including, but not limited to, off street parking,
setbacks, and landscaping.
Section 2. That Subsection 18.26.040(E) of the Auburn City Code be, and
the same is, amended to read as follows:
18.26.040 Development Standards.
E. Maximum building height: 45 feet. Buildings, within the Auburn
North Business Area as established by Resolution 2283, may exceed 45
feet, if one additional foot of setback is provided from each property line
for each foot the building exceeds 45 feet in height.
Section 3, Severability.. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application to
any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the
application of the provision to other person or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 4, Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of
this legislation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: Ju~e 3, 2002
PASSED: Ju~ 3, 2002
APPROVED: Ju~e 3, 2002
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Dahielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney '~
Published: ~- ~-~Ld/d 2__
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.May 30, 2002
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