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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendments to Auburn City Code Chapters Date: June 16, 2011
18.04, 18.07, and 18.31 (ZOA11-0002).
Department: Planning and Attachments: Budget Impact: NIA
Development Exhibit A: Proposed code changes Exhibit B: Environmental Checklist
Exhibit C: DNS
Exhibit D: 60-day state review letter
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on
amendments to Auburn City Code Chapters 18.04, 18.07, and 18.31 and make a
recommendation to Cit Council.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn, with increasing frequency receives inquiries asking if there are rules against
the keeping of chickens and other urban farm animals on residential properties within the City
limits. Chickens are not currently allowed to be kept on residential properties within the City
limits. The exception is within the portions of the city annexed in 2008 and properties zoned
Residential Conservancy (RC) and R-1 (1 du/acre). Within these areas, zoning code
regulations were enacted to allow the keeping of farm animals, including chickens and poultry.
Staff presented this issue to the Planning and Community Development Committee at the April
25, 2011 meeting. The Committee provided staff with direction to move forward with a draft
amendment proposal that would allow chickens, potbelly pigs, and miniature goats on
residential properties in the City of Auburn and directed staff to draft regulations that would allow
goats to be kept on commercial properties. The Committee expressed a preference for the
regulations in the City of Renton which link the number of pets allowed to the square footage of
the lot. The Committee expressed that roosters should not be permitted.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&0
❑ Airport ❑ Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks ❑ Human Services ®Planning & CD ❑ Fire ®Planning
❑ Park Board ❑ PublicWorks ❑ Legal ❑ Police
® Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No
Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing I l Referred to Until I l
Tabled Until I I
Councilmember: Staff: Ta for Meetin Date: Jul 6, 2011 Item Number:
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendments to Auburn City Code Chapter Date: June 16, 2011
18.04, 18.07, and 18.31 relating to small animals (ZOA11-0002)
Findings of Fact
1. In general, the proposed ordinance amendments would allow individuals to
choose to have domestic fowl, miniature goats, or potbelly pigs as in some
residential and commercial districts in the City of Auburn.
2. These code amendments are supported by the City of Auburn's Comprehensive Plan, by the following objectives:
Chapter 1-Plan Background: Goal 4: Community Character: to maintain and
enhanceAuburn's character as a family oriented community while managing
potential economic opportunities in a manner that provides necessary
employment and fiscal support for needed services and opportunities for housing
to a wide array of household types and sizes.
Chapter 2 -General Approach: Goal 1: Planning Approach: to manage growth in
a mannerwhich enhances, rather than detracts from community quality and values by actively coordinating land use type and intensity with City facility and
service provision and development.
GR-1 The City should strive to assure that basic community values and
aspirations are reflected in all City plans and programs, while recognizing the
rights of individuals to use and develop private property in a manner that is
consistent with City codes and regulations.
Chapter 2 -General Approach: Goal 2: Flexibility: to provide predictability in the
regulation of land use and development, especially where residential uses are affected, but to also provide flexibility for development through performance
standards that allow development to occurwhile still protecting and enhancing
natural resources and critical lands in overall compliance with this
comprehensive plan.
Chapter 3 - Land Use: Goal 6: Urban Form, Objective 6.3: to protect community
identity while promoting diversity and conserving rural amenities, by designating
rural areas along the City's periphery and in areas with significant environmental
values.
3. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued forthe proposed amendments to Chapters 18.07 on June 21, 2011. The comment period will end on July 5, 2011. Staff
has not received any comments on the proposed amendments. Appeal period will end
on July 19, 2011.
4. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed zoning code amendments outlined in this
agenda bill were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce and other state
agencies as required for the 60-day state review and were sent to the Department of
Commerce on June 17, 2011.
5. Initial concepts reviewed by the Planning and Community Development Committee on April 25, 2011 and the Committee provided feedback to staff.
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendments to Auburn City Code Chapter Date: June 16, 2011
18.04, 18.07, and 18.31 relating to small animals (ZOA11-0002)
6. Staff presented the draft code language/concepts to the Planning Commission on June
6, 2011
The public hearing notice was published on June 21 in the Seattle Times at least 10-
days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for June 2011.
8. The following conclusions support the proposed amendments to Chapters 18.07
scheduled for the Planning Commission's July 6, 2011 public hearing with a staff
recommendation of approval.
Conclusions
These code amendments are supported by the City of Auburn's Comprehensive Plan, by the following objectives and policies:
Chapter 1-Plan Background: Goal 4: Community Character: to maintain and enhance
Auburn's character as a family oriented community while managing potential economic
opportunities in a manner that provides necessary employment and fiscal support for needed
services and opportunities for housing to a wide array of household types and sizes.
Complies. The proposed code amendments will allow individuals to keep a larger variety of
animals as pets, including domestic fowl, miniature goats and potbelly pigs. This proposed
deregulation to allow more varieties of animals to be kept on residential properties supports a
wide array of household types and sizes. The proposed code amendments also consider that individuals make decisions to keep pets for many reasons, including financial reasons. Animal
husbandry can be for a family pet, it can also be for the provision of food, such as eggs, milk,
and meat.
Chapter 2 -General Approach: Goal 1: Planning Approach: to manage growth in a manner
which enhances, ratherthan detracts from community quality and values by actively
coordinating land use type and intensity with City facility and service provision and
development.
Policy GR-1 The City should strive to assure that basic community values and aspirations are
reflected in all City plans and programs, while recognizing the rights of individuals to use and develop private property in a manner that is consistent with City codes and regulations.
Complies. The proposed amendment to allow individuals to keep domestic fowl, miniature
goats and potbelly pigs as pets recognizes the rights of individuals to use and develop private
property. This proposed amendment will deregulate a portion of the City code, and will thereby
allow individuals to have greater freedom of use and enjoyment of their properties while still in
compliance with City codes and regulations.
Chapter 2 - General Approach: Goal 2: Flexibility: to provide predictability in the regulation of
land use and development, especially where residential uses are affected, but to also provide
flexibility for development through performance standards that allow development to occur while still protecting and enhancing natural resources and critical lands in overall compliance
with this
comprehensive plan.
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendments to Auburn City Code Chapter Date: June 16, 2011
18.04, 18.07, and 18.31 relating to small animals (ZOA11-0002)
Complies. The proposed amendments will allow for flexibility through performance standards
that will allow greater personal freedom on private property, allowing individuals to have greater
choice over the kinds of animals that can be kept as pets. Good animal husbandry practices are necessary for all pet owners. There can be negative impacts on natural resources from too
many poorly managed pets. The proposed amendments take into consideration the size of
property necessary for the management of different kinds of animals, and the number of
animals that can be supported by properties of less than and more than an acre.
Chapter 3 -Land Use: Goal 6: Urban Form
Objective 6.3: to protect community identity while promoting diversity and conserving rural
amenities, by designating rural areas along the City's periphery and in areas with significant
environmental values.
Complies. The proposed code amendments will allow individuals to have a greater diversity of
pets allowing some rural amenities, such as keeping chickens for fresh eggs, on smaller
properties within the City. The annexation of the Lea Hill and the West Hill areas in 2007
introduced more properties to the City of a more rural character. Special provisions were given
to the Lea Hill and West Hill areas to allow the properties to maintain some of the rural property
rights that had been allowed in King County. The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Auburn
recognizes the benefit of rural amenities and of promoting diversity, the proposed code
amendments would allow a deregulation of the kinds of pets that individuals can keep within the
City limits, acknowledging that individuals would like to keep domestic fowl, miniature goats, and
pot belly pigs as pets and for the benefits associated with keeping those animals as pets.
Staff Recommendation
Approval
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EXHIBIT A
Staff proposes to amend Chapter 18.04 to change the definition of household pet, and to
include three new definitions for domestic fowl, miniature goats, and potbelly pigs and to amend the use table in 18.07. Staff proposes to amend Chapter 18.31, Supplemental
Development Standards to include 18.31.210 to add language on what animals are allowed to
be kept as pets, and associated regulations. Staff proposes to amend Chapter 18.21 to allow
property owners of more than an acre in the Lea Hill and West Hill Overlay districts to choose
to apply the standards in 18.21.010.E and 18.21.020. E, or to use the new standards in
18.31.210.
Proposed amendments to Chapter 18.04 Definitions
18.04.495 A "household" pet means a domesticated animal of ordinary species that lives or is
commonly known to be capable of living within the confines of a residence. Animals
considered to be common household pets include but are not limited to the following: dogs, cats, rabbits, indoor birds, small rodents, fish, miniature goats, potbelly pigs, and domestic
fowl. Animals not considered to be common household pets include but are not limited to the
following: horses, cows, sheep, donkeys, full size swine, and full size goats, endangered or
exotic species and any similar species.
18.04.496 Domestic fowl: Domestic fowl includes all species of chickens, and geese, and
ducks.
18.04.467 Potbelly pig^ Miniature potbelly pigs are that type of swine commonly known as
Vietnamese, Chinese, or Asian Potbelly Pig (Sus scrofa bittatus}.
18.04.468 Miniature ..goat: Miniature goats are commonly known as Pygmy (Capra hircus hircus pygmy), or Nigerian Dwarf (Capra hircus hircus nigerian dwarf nigerian dwarf) and
Miniature Goats.
Proposed new Chapter 18.31.210 developmentstandards for urban animal keeping
1 } Domestic fowl
Domestic fowl may be kept as small animals if the owner complies with the following:
a. Roosters are not permitted.
b. Structures housing domestic fowl must comply with accessory structure setbacks
applicable in the zoning district where the shelter is to be located.
c. Up to 4 domestic fowl can be kept on lots that are at least 6,000 gross square feet in
size. On lots that are larger than 6,000 gross square feet, 1 additional small lot
domestic animal may be kept per additional 2,000 gross square feet as shown in chart
18.31.211.
2} Miniature Goats
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Miniature goats may be kept as small animals if they are licensed as follows:
a. Male miniature goats must be neutered.
b. All miniature goats must be dehorned.
c. Nursing offspring of miniature goats licensed according to the provisions of this Code may be kept until weaned, but no longer than 12 weeks from birth.
d. Shelter location must comply with accessory structure setbacks applicable in the
zoning district where the shelter is to be located.
e. Licensing must be done in accordance with Auburn City Code Title 6, Animal Control,
which incorporates the provisions of King County Code Title 11, Animal Care and
Control.
f. Up to 2 miniature goats are allowed on lots that are at least 12,500 gross square feet in
size. On lots that are greater than 12,500 gross square feet, 1 additional medium size
domestic animal may be kept per additional 7,500 gross square feet as shown in Table
18.31.211.
3} Potbelly pigs
Miniature potbelly pigs may be kept as a small animal, provided that no swine that is greater
than 22 inches in height at the shoulder or more than 150 pounds in weight may be kept in
the city.
a. Nursing offspring of potbelly pigs licensed according to the provisions of this Code may
be kept until weaned, but no longer than 12 weeks from birth.
b. Shelter location must comply with accessory structure setbacks applicable in the
zoning district where the shelter is to be located.
c. Licensing must be done in accordance with Auburn City Code Title 6, Animal Control, which incorporates the provisions of King County Code Title 11, Animal Care and
Control.
d. 2 potbelly pigs can be kept on lots that are at least 12,500 gross square feet in size.
On lots that are greater than 12,500 gross square feet, 1 additional medium size domestic animal may be kept per additional 7,500 gross square f°et asfeet as shown
in chart 18.31.211.
18.31.211 Table of Allowed districts
The allowable numbers of animals permitted outright, provided the minimum lot size is met,
are detailed in the following table. The specified minimum lot sizes are absolute requirements.
No variances, waivers, and/or modifications under the Auburn City Code may be granted. The keeping of animals that require lesser lot size is allowed to be cumulative, when lot size
requirements have been met. Licensing of pets and animal control is governed by Auburn City
Code Title 6, Animal Control, which incorporates the provisions of King County Code Title 11,
Animal Care and Control.
RC R1 R5 R7 R10 R16 R20 RO C1 C2 C3
GOATS Y Y Y Y C* C* C* N N N Y
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PIGS Y Y Y Y C* C* C* N N N Y
CHICKENS Y Y Y Y C* C* C* N N N Y
Y =YES N = NO C =CONDITIONAL
*Permitted as an outright use if more than 50% of the property is not covered with impervious surface. If the
property is more than 50% covered with impervious surface then the applicant must apply for an administrative use
permit pursuant to section 18.64. These applications will not be processed as conditional use permits.
Type of Animal Maximum Number of Animals Permitted Outright
Household Pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, caged indoor 4* per dwelling or commercial building regardless of lot
birds, small rodents, and if weighing less than 10 size. A pet license is required for each cat or dog.
pounds non-venomous reptiles and amphibians.
Domestic Fowl 4 on lots that are at least 6,000 gross sq. ft. in size. On
lots that are larger than 6,000 gross sq. ft., 1 additional
small lot domestic animal may be kept per additional 2,000 gross sq. ft.
Medium size animals: pot belly pigs, and miniature 2 on lots that are at least 12,500 gross sq. ft. in size. On
goats that are smaller than 24 inches at the shoulder lots that are greater than 12,500 gross sq. ft.,1 additional and/or not more than 150 pounds in weight. medium lot domestic animal
may be kept per additional
7,500 gross sq. ft.
Large size animals: horses, ponies, donkeys, cows, 2 on lots that are at least 1 gross acre in size. On lots that standard size goats, llamas, oxen, standard size are larger than 1 gross
acre, 1 additional large lot
pigs. domestic animal maybe kept per additional 21,780 sq. ft.
*Includes foster animals
Proposed amendments to Chapter 18.210verlays
Sections:
,18.21.010 Lea Hill overlay.
,18.21.020 West Hill overlay.
18.21.030 Urban separator overlay.
18.21.010 Lea Hill overlay.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for additional development
standards to address the area commonly referred to as the Lea Hill annexation area, as
annexed under city of Auburn Ordinance Nos. 5346 and 6121, and identified on the city of
Auburn comprehensive zoning map. While the intent is that the development standards
forzones in the Lea Hill annexation area will be similar to (if not the same as)
corresponding zones in other areas of the city, some variations are needed to recognize
previous development allowed by King County zoning. Unless otherwise provided for in
this section, all other provisions and requirements of this title shall apply to properties
within the Lea Hill overlay.
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B. Development Standards -Lots Previously Approved.
1. For any residential lot that had received final plat approval, final short plat approval, or
preliminary plat approval or that King County had received and determined the application
complete for a preliminary plat or short plat, priorto the effective date of annexation into
the city of Auburn, the development standards in the following table shall apply. The
property ownerlapplicantshall be responsible to provide to the city evidence of these
previous approvals.
2. Any further subdivision of any lot and its subsequent use must conform to the permitted
uses and standards referenced in the applicable zoning chapters of this title, except as
modified by this section. For farm animals, subsection E of this section or subsection
18.31.210 shall apply.
Min Setbacks* Building Height
Min Lot .
Min Lot Area Max Lot
Lot Side, Side, . Zone Area (Sq. Coverage Front Rear Main Accessory
Width o Interior Street
(Sq. Ft. (~o) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.)
Ft.) per
Unit)
R-1 8, 000 N/A 35 35 20 5 5 10 35 35
R-5 2, 500 N/A 30 35 10 5 5 10 35 16
R-7 2, 500 6, 000 30 35 10 5 5 10 35 16
R-10 2, 500 4, 300 30 40 10 5 5 10 35 35
R-16 2, 500 2, 700 30 55 10 5 5 10 35 35
R-20 2, 500 2,175 30 55 10 5 5 10 35 35
* Garages and other similar structures with a vehicular access require a 20-foot setback
from any street.
C. Prior King County Approvals. The city of Auburn will recognize the terms of any King
County-approved plat, PUD, conditional use permit, contract rezone or similar contractual
obligations that may have been approved prior to the effective date of the annexation of the
subject property. The conditions of any project that was approved by King County shall be
required to be fulfilled in the city of Auburn.
D. Planning Director Authorization. The planning director shall be authorized to interpret the
language of any King County permit, plat or condition thereof and effectuate the
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implementation of same to the fullest extent possible. If there is a conflict between a
previous King County approval and the Auburn regulation then the most restrictive provision
shall apply as determined by the planning director.
E. Farm Animals.
1. For properties greater than an acre ifn the R-1, R-5 and R-7 zones, it is permissible to
keep farm animals (excluding goats and swine in the R-5 and R-7 zones); provided, there
shall not be more than one horse, cow, donkey or othersimilarlarge animal, or four small
animals such as sheep, or 12 poultry, rabbits, or similar size animals per each acre of
enclosed usable pasture or roaming area. This acreage requirement is in addition to the
minimum lot size requirements of the zone. Pro erty owners of more than an acre in the
Lea Hill Overla may choose to a ly these standards or the standards in subsection
18.31.210.
2. Shelters provided for farm animals shall be constructed no closer than 50 feet from any
adjoining lot and shall be 100 feet from any public street or alley. Any corral, exercise yard,
or arena shall maintain a distance of 35 feet from any property line. This excludes pasture
area.
3. For those properties that do not meet the requirements of subsection (E)(1) of this
section, and farm animals were present priorto annexation, the farm animals may remain
as legal nonconforming uses. In such case the number of farm animals allowed may be the
same as what the county zoning provisions had allowed prior to the effective date of the
annexation of the subject property.
F. Lot Averaging - R-1 Zone. It may be possible to subdivide land in the R-1 zone into lots
smaller than 35,000 square feet if the property has a significant amount of nonbuildable
land due to steep slopes, wetlands or similar features that would be in the public's best
interest to maintain. The following regulations shall apply in situations where lot averaging
is permitted or required:
1. At least 50 percent of the subdivision must be set aside as open space. Critical areas
(i.e., steep slopes, wetlands} can count towards the 50 percent requirement. Maintenance
of the open space tract or easement shall be the responsibility of the property owner and/or
a homeowners' association.
2. The number of allowable lots in a subdivision shall be determined by multiplying the total
number of acres in the subdivision by one. Any fraction shall be rounded to the nearest
whole numberwith one-half being rounded up.
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3. The minimum size of any lot shall be 8,000 square feet. For lots less than 35,000 square
feet, the minimum lot width shall be consistent with the requirements of the R-5 zone
(Chapter 18.07 ACC). All other applicable development standards related to the R-1 zone
will continue to apply.
4. Lots within the subdivision shall be clustered so as to provide for continuity of open
space within the subdivision and, where possible, with adjoining parcels.
5. Each lot within a subdivision shall illustrate a building area within which the house,
accessory structures, and parking areas shall be constructed. The building area shall be
exclusive of setbacks, nonbuildable areas or any required buffers from the nonbuildable
areas. Any preliminary plat, final plat or short plat shall illustrate the building area for each
lot. Any future construction will be limited to the identified building area.
6. A native growth protection easement or similar device, which may include provisions for
the limited removal of vegetation and passive use of the easement, that perpetually
protects the nonbuildable areas must be recorded with the final plat or short plat. (Ord.
6245 § 13, 2009. )
18.21.020 West Hill overlay.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for additional development standards
to address the area commonly referred to as the West Hill annexation area, as annexed
under city of Auburn Ordinance No. 6122 and identified on the city of Auburn
comprehensive zoning map. While the intent is that the development standards forzones in
the West Hill annexation area will be similar to (if not the same as) corresponding zones in
other areas of the city, some variations are needed to recognize previous development
allowed by King County zoning. Unless otherwise provided for in this section, all other
provisions and requirements of this title shall apply to properties within the West Hill
overlay.
B. Development Standards -Lots Previously Approved.
1. For any residential lot that had received final plat approval, final short plat approval,
preliminary plat approval or that King County had received and determined the application
complete for a preliminary plat or short plat, priorto the effective date of annexation, the
development standards in the following table shall apply. The property ownerlapplicant
shall be responsible to provide evidence of these previous approvals/decisions.
2. Any further subdivision of any lot and its subsequent use must conform to the permitted
uses and standards referenced in the applicable zoning chapters of this title, except as
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modified by this section. For farm animals, subsection E of this section or subsection
18.31.210 shall apply.
Min Setbacks* Building Height
Min Lot .
Min
Lot Area Max Lot Lot Side, Side, .
Zone Area (Sq. Coverage Front Rear Main Accessory Width a Interior Street
(Sq. Ft. (~a) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.) (Ft.)
Ft.) per
Unit)
R-1 8, 000 NlA 35 35 20 5 5 10 35 35
R-5 2, 500 NlA 30 35 10 5 5 10 35 16
R-7 2, 500 6, 000 30 35 10 5 5 10 35 16
* Garages and other similar structures with a vehicular access require a 20-foot setback
from any street.
C. Prior King County Approvals. The city of Auburn will recognize the terms of any King
County-approved plat, PUD, conditional use permit, contract rezone or similar contractual
obligations that may have been approved prior to the effective date of the annexation of the
subject property. The conditions of any project that was approved by King County shall be
required to be fulfilled in the city of Auburn.
D. Planning Director Authorization. The planning director shall be authorized to interpret the
language of any King County permit, plat or condition thereof and effectuate the
implementation of same to the fullest extent possible. If there is a conflict between a
previous King County approval and the Auburn regulation, then the most restrictive
provision shall apply as determined by the planning director.
E. Farm Animals.
1. For pro erties greater than an acre ifn the R-1, R-5 and R-7 zones within the West Hill
overlay, it is permissible to keep farm animals (excluding goats and swine in the R-5 and R-
7zones); provided, there shall not be more than one horse, cow, donkey or other similar
large animal, or four small animals such as sheep, or 12 poultry, rabbits, or similar size
animals per each acre of enclosed usable pasture or roaming area. This acreage
requirement is in addition to the minimum lot size requirements of the applicable zone.
Property owners of more than an acre in the West Hill Overlay district may choose to apply
these standards, or the standards in subsection 18.31.210.
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2. Shelters provided for farm animals shall be constructed no closer than 50 feet from any
adjoining lot and no closer than 100 feet from any public street or alley. Any corral, exercise
yard, or arena shall maintain a distance of 35 feet from any property line. This excludes
pasture areas.
3. For those properties that do not meet the requirements of subsection (E)(1) of this
section, and farm animals were present priorto annexation, the farm animals may remain
as legal nonconforming uses. In such case, the number of farm animals allowed may be the
same as what the county zoning provisions had allowed prior to the effective date of the
annexation of the subject property. (Ord. 6245 § 13, 2009.)
18.07.020 Uses.
Table 18.07.020
Permitted Use Table -Residential Zoning Designations
P = Permitted A = Administrative C =Conditional Use X =Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R- R- R- R-1 R-5 R-7 R-20
C 10 16
A. Residential Uses.
Accessory dwelling units P P P P X~ X~ X~
Accessory use, residential P P P P P P P
Adult family home P P P P P P P
Bed and breakfast P P P P P P P
Boardinghouses (with three or more boarders} X X X X C C C
Duplexes; provided, that minimum lot size of zoning
designation is met and subject to compliance with Chapter X X A P P P X
18.25 ACC (Infill Residential Development Standards)
Foster care homes P P P P P P P
Group residence facilities or more residents) X X X X C C C
Group residence facilities (6 or fewer residents) P P P P P P P
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Table 18.07.020
Permitted Use Table -Residential Zoning Designations
P = Permitted A = Administrative C =Conditional Use X =Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R- R- R- R-1 R-5 R-7 R-20
C 10 16
Keeping household pets P2 P2~ P?~ P?~ P?~ P?~ P?~
Multiple-family dwellings X X X X A P P
Neighborhood recreational buildings and facilities owned and A' A' A' A' A' P P
managed by the neighborhood homeowners' association
Renting of rooms, for lodging purposes only, to accommodate
P P P P P P P not more than two persons in addition to the immediate family
Residential care facilities including but not limited to assisted
living facilities, convalescent homes, continuing care retirement P P X X A P P
facilities
Single-family detached dwellings, new P P P P P P X
Supportive housing, subject to the provisions of ACC 18.31.160 X X X X X P P
Swimming pools, tennis courts and similar outdoor recreation
P P P P P P P uses only accessory to residential or park uses
Townhouses (attached} X X X X P P P
B. Commercial Uses.
Commercial horse riding and bridle trails A X X X X X X
Commercial retail, included as part of mixed-use development
and not a home occupation incompliance with Chapter 18.60 X X X X A A A
ACC
Daycare, limited to a mini daycare center. Daycare center,
preschool or nursery school may also be permitted but must X A A A A A A
be located on an arterial
Home-based daycare as regulated by RCVV 35.63.185 and
P P P P P P P through receipt of approved city business license
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Table 18.07.020
Permitted Use Table -Residential Zoning Designations
P = Permitted A = Administrative C =Conditional Use X =Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R- R- R- R-1 R-5 R-7 R-20
C 10 16
Home occupations subject to compliance with Chapter 18.60
P P P P P P P
ACC
Mixed-use development4 X X X X P P P
Nursing homes X X X X C C C
Private country clubs and golf courses, excluding driving
X X C C C X X ranges
Privately owned and operated parks and playgrounds and not
X A A A A P P homeowners' association-owned recreational area
Professional offices, included as part of mixed-use
development and not a home occupation incompliance with X X X X A A A
Chapter 18.60 ACC
C. Resource Uses.
Agricultural type uses are permitted provided they are
incidental and secondary to the single-family use:
Agricultural crops and open field growing (commercial) P X X X X X X
Barns, silos and related structures P X X X X X X
Commercial greenhouses P X X X X X X
Keeping of livestock (excluding goats and swine), fowl and
rabbits; provided, that there shall not be more than one horse,
cow, donkey or other large animal, orfour small animals such
as sheep, or 12 poultry, rabbits, or similar size animals per P P X X X X X
each acre of enclosed usable pasture or roaming area. This
acreage requirement is in addition to the minimum lot size
requirements of the zones
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Table 18.07.020
Permitted Use Table -Residential Zoning Designations
P = Permitted A = Administrative C =Conditional Use X =Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R- R- R- R-1 R-5 R-7 R-20
C 10 16
Pasturing and grazing P X X X X X X
Public and private stables P X X X X X X
Roadside stands, forthe sale of agricultural products raised on
the premises. The stand cannot exceed 300 square feet in area P X X X X X X
and must meet the applicable setback requirements
Fish hatcheries C X X X X X X
D. Government, Institutional, and Utility Uses.
Civic, social and fraternal clubs X X X X A A A
Government facilities A A A A A A A
Hospitals (except animal hospitals} X X X X X C C
Municipal parks and playgrounds A P P P P P P
Museums X X X X A A A
Religious institutions, less than one acre lot size A A A A A A A
Religious institutions, one acre or larger lot size C C C C C C C
Transmitting towers C C C C C C C
Type 1-D Wireless Communication Facility (see ACC
P P P P P P P
18.04.912(J))
Utility facilities and substations C6 C6 C6 C6 C6 C6 C6
1. An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted with an existing single-family residence pursuant to ACC
18.31.120.
2. Please see the supplemental development standards for animals in Section 18.31.210.a"!v m~ra th'" vin N°tS
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34. Individual uses that make up amixed-use development must be permitted within the zone. If a use making
up part of a mixed-use development requires an administrative or conditional use permit, the individual use
must apply for and receive the administrative or conditional use approval, as applicable.
4~. Proximity of pasture or livestock roaming area to wells, surface waters, and aquifer recharge zones is
regulated by the King or Pierce County board of health, and property owners shall comply with the provisions
of the King County board of health code.
5~. Excludes all public and private utility facilities addressed under ACC 18.02.040(E).
6~. Administrative use permit not required when approved as part of a subdivision or binding site plan.
(Ord. 6269 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6245 § 5, 2009.}
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Exhibit B
cnrr~ * CITY OF AUBURN Department of Planning, Building & Community
Auburn City Hall, 2nd Floor
25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001
Tel: 253.931.3090
Fax: 253.804.3114 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov
www.auburnwa. ov
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Amendment to the Auburn City Code Chapters 18.04, 18.07, and 18.31 to allow
domestic fowl, miniature goats, and potbelly pigs as animals that can be kept in
residential and some commercial zones.
2. Name of Applicant: City of Auburn
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Planning, and Development Department
25 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001-4998
Hillary Taylor, Senior Planner
(253) 931-3090
4. Date checklist prepared: June 17, 2011
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Auburn
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
A Planning commission public hearing on the proposed amendments covered by
this checklist is tentatively scheduled for (but no earlier than} July 6, 2011. It is
anticipated that the City Council will make a decision no later than August 20,
2011.
Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared,
or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
None.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals
of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal?
If yes, explain.
None.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal, if known. The City of Auburn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the
proposed code amendments addressed in this environmental checklist and will
forward a recommendation to the Auburn City Council. The City Council may or
may not hold a public hearing prior to taking action adopting, adopting in part, or
not adopting the amendments.
Although not an approval or permit, the proposed amendments and zoning are
also subject to the 60-day State Agency review process pursuant to RCW
36.70A.106.
11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed
uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later
in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal.
You need not repeat those answers on this page.
The proposed ordinance amendments would allow individuals to choose to have
domestic fowl, miniature goats, or potbelly pigs as in some residential and
commercial districts in the City of Auburn.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street
address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal
would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the
site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic
map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required
by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans
submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT S
1. Earth
A. General description of the site:
The City of Auburn is characterized by a relatively flat valley floor bordered by
steep hillsides.
Flat
rolling
hilly
steep slopes
mountainous
Other
B. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The slope of the valley walls in the City vary, but some slopes associated with the
valley walls reach 100°/0. Most sites on the valley floor have limited slopes.
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
The valley floor is made up primarily of soils of the Oridia, Renton, Snohomish and
Briscott series. These soils are fairly poorly drained and formed in the alluvium (river
sediments} associated with the White and Green rivers. These are considered good
agricultural soils, though in many areas, are notwell-drained. There is no designated
prime farmland within the City of Auburn. The soils in the uplands are predominantly of
the Alderwood series. These soils drain moderately well and are typically located on
slopes ranging from 0 - 70%.
D. Are there surface indications or is there a history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity? If yes, please describe below.
Many factors affect slope stability including soil type, parent material, slope and
drainage. These factors can be further affected by human intervention such as
slope alteration, and vegetation removal. The City has identified categories of
geologic hazard areas and inventoried these areas. Maps of the erosion and
landslide hazard areas are provided as Maps 9.6 and 9.7, respectively in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
E. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate the source of fill.
Not applicable. The proposed amendments are non-project actions, so no site
alteration, construction, or earthwork is proposed.
F. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If yes,
generally describe below.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
G. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
H. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth. This is anon-project action so no site specific erosion control is proposed.
However, the existing comprehensive plan includes numerous policies to reduce or
control erosion through the use of best management practices, landscaping
requirements, limitations on alteration of steep slopes and other critical areas
protections. Impacts to earth will be identified and, if necessary, mitigated during
the development review process as specific development proposals are made that
might be associated with these plan amendments.
The City also has design and construction standards that address erosion impacts.
2. Air A. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if know. Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odors that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if
any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
3. Wate r A. Surface Water
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
(including year round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds,
wetlands): If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state
what stream or river it flows into.
The major bodies of water within Auburn are the Green River, the White River, Mill
Creek, Bowman Creek, and White Lake. The City has conducted an inventory of
wetlands within the City limits. These are shown on Map 9.3 of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or
removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that
would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the
site plan.
Proposal is non-project action. However, several areas within Auburn lie within the
100-year floodplain of the Green or White River and Mill Creek. These areas as
well as frequently flooded areas as defined by the City of Auburn Public Works
Department are shown on Map 9.4 of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of
discharge.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. Ground Water
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic
tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial,
containing any toxic chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size
of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be
served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) is
(are) expected to serve.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. Water Runoff (including storm water)
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this
water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
4. Plants
A. Indicate types of vegetation found on the site:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
Deciduous Tree:
Evergreen Tree:
Shrubs
Grass
Pasture
Crop orGrain
Wet Soil Plants: Cabbage, Other
Water Plants:
Other Types of
Vegetation:
B. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site:
Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
5. Animals
A. Indicate any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site
or are known to be on or near the site: Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
Birds:
Mammals:
Fish:
B. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Auburn is a portion of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds.
D. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
A. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any: Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
Environmental Health
Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe.
A. Describe special emergency services that might be required:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
8. Noise
A. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the
project on ashort-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic,
construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impact, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
9. Land and Shoreline Use
A. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The City contains a variety of land uses including residential, industrial,
commercial, open space, and public land uses.
B. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe:
Much of the Green River Valley and the City of Auburn were used for agriculture at
some time in the past. Over the last several decades, rapid growth in the area
resulted in much of the agricultural land converting to urban uses. No land within
the City is designated as agricultural, though some parcels continue as that type of
use.
C. Describe any structures on the site:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
D. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
E. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Some City residential commercial zoning districts are included in this proposed
code change including: R1; (One residential unit per acre); R5 (Five residential
dwelling units per acre); R7 (Seven residential dwelling units per acre}; and C3
(Heavy Commercial).
F. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
A Comprehensive Plan map of the City is contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan and includes 13 different plan designations.
G. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the
site?
Portions of the City along the Green and White Rivers fall under the Shoreline
Master Program. A map of the shoreline designations for those areas is Map 9.1 of
the City's Comprehensive Plan.
H. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify: Not applicable. This is anon-project action. However, areas of the City do have
sensitive areas and the regulation and protection of sensitive areas are addressed
through the City's critical areas ordinance.
I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
J. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
K. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
10. Housing
A. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether
high, middle, orlow-income housing.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, orlow-income housing.
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
11. Aesthetics
A. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
12. Light and Glare
A. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
B. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
D. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
13. Recreation
A. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
The City of Auburn provides a full range of parks and recreational facilities. Map
11.1 of the City's Comprehensive Plan shows the location of these facilities.
B. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Not applicable. This is anon-project action.
14. Historic and Cultural Preservation
A. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or
local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,
generally describe:
Not applicable. Proposal is anon-project action. However as a matter of information, in
Auburn, the Blomeen House located at 324 B Street NE is on the National Register of
Historic Places. The Carnegie Library Building at 306 Auburn Avenue (currently Auburn Dance and Music Center) and the Auburn Post Office (currently Seattle-King
County Health Department) at 20 Auburn Avenue NE are local and county landmarks.
The Olson Farm, located at 28728 Green River Road South, was designated as King
County Landmark in 2000 and the Masonic Temple Building at the southeast corner of
Auburn Way South and East Main Street was designated as a King County Historical
Landmark in 2002.
B. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
Several Indian campsites have been identified along the Green and White rivers in the Auburn Thoroughbred Racetrack EIS and in preliminary work for the Army
Corps of Engineers' Special Area Management Plan.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
15. Transportation
A. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
B. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
Not applicable, this is anon-project action. However, Figure 4-1 of the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (transportation element) shows the location of
public transit routes within the City. Also, a commuter rail station exists along the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad right-of-way just south of West Main Street
and east of C Street SW.
C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate?
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
D. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whetherpublic orprivate):
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
E. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe:
There is no watertransportation in theAuburn area otherthan for recreational
uses. The area is particularly well served by rail. At this time, local freight service
is available. Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific both operate freight
lines within Auburn. Auburn is also a commuter rail station site for the Sounder
commuter rail line between Tacoma and Seattle. Service began September 18,
2000. Amtrak trains pass through Auburn but do not stop here. The Auburn
Airport is located north of 15t" Street NE.
F. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
G. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
16. Public Services
A. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If
so, generally describe:
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
B. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impact on public services, if
any:
Not applicable, this is anon-project action.
17. Utilities
A. Please indicate below what utilities are currently available at the site:
x Electricity x sanitary sewer
x natural gas, x septic system
x water x other - Cable TV
x refuse service, x telephone
All of these utilities are available throughout the City of Auburn.
Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing
B. the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the
immediate vicinity which might be needed:
This is anon-project action. However, the Comprehensive Plan includes a utilities element (as required by the Growth Management Act), which describes the utilities
that serve the Auburn area and includes policies fortheir provision.
Also, the City actively engages in planning for public facilities. Anew
Comprehensive Water Plan and new Comprehensive Sewer Plan were adopted by
the City in 2001. Anew Comprehensive Drainage Plan was adopted in 2002. A
new six year Capital Facilities Plan was adopted in 2008 (2009-2014).
These plans ensure that utility impacts are adequately monitored and evaluated on
a project level and city-wide basis.
Signature
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the
information furnished in this Checklist is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and that I am the owner of the premises where the work is to be
performed or am acting as the owner's authorized agent. I further agree to hold the
City of Auburn harmless as to any claim (including costs, expenses and attorney's
fees incurred in the investigation of such claim) which may be made by any person,
including the undersigned, and filed against the City of Auburn, but only where
such claim arises out of the reliance of the City, including its officers and
employees, upon the accuracy of the information provided to the City as part of this application.
I further agree that the City of Auburn staff may enter upon the subject
property(ies) at any reasonable time to consider the merits of the application, to
take photographs and to post public notices.
OWNERIAGENT PRINTED NAME OWNER/AGENT SIGNATURE:
DATE SUBMITTED:
SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON-PROJECT ACTIONS
(Do not use this sheet for project action)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction
with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be
aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the
proposal that would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the
proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions
to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or
production of noise? The proposed ordinance change would allow individuals to choose to have
domestic fowl, miniature goats, or potbelly pigs as pets. It is not anticipated that
this proposed ordinance change will have any significant impacts on discharges to
water, or emissions to the air.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Some good animal husbandry practices should be maintained when new animals
are added to a property. The Auburn City Code already has provisions that address
good animal husbandry. There are code provisions that allow the City to require
abatement of unhealthy practices that might become a nuisance. The application of
these code provisions will address any likely negative impacts that might be associated with animal waste runoff, or emissions that might be associated with bad
animal husbandry.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine
life? The proposed ordinance change would allow individuals to choose to have
domestic fowl, miniature goats, or potbelly pigs as pets. The introduction of more
animals to an ecosystem might have an affect on plants, animals and marine life.
The introduction of domestic animals will likely have an affect on plant populations,
as animals eat plants. The introducation of domestic animals will likely have an
affect of animals in the area, as some domestic animals might be sources of prey
and food, or disease.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life
are:
The introduction of these animal types to residential properties will allow for more balanced use of properties that make up almost 40% of the developed land in the
City of Auburn. Good animal husbandry practices can result in less use of artificial
fertilizers, and pesticides which have negative impacts of animals, fish and marine
life. The Auburn City Code already has provisions that address good animal
husbandry. There are code provisions that allow the City to require abatement of
unhealthy practices that might become a nuisance. The application of these code
provisions will address any likely negative impacts that might be associated with
animal waste runoff, or emissions that might be associated with bad animal
husbandry. Generally, the adopted Auburn Comprehensive Plan and critical areas
ordinance seek to protect and conserve plants, animals, fish, and marine life.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed ordinance amendment to allow individuals to keep domestic fowl,
miniature goats and potbelly pigs will likely not directly deplete energy, or natural
resources.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
None specifically, as this is anon-project action. However, in addition to the
provisions of the Auburn Energy Management Plan (adopted in 1986}, which
encourages energy conservation in public buildings, street lighting, and recycling,
the comprehensive plan places an emphasis on providing for alternative methods of
travel to the automobile such as transit, walking, and biking. Proposed new
businesses will have to comply with the most recently adopted Washington State Energy Code, which has measures that protect and conserve energy.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive
areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental
protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or
endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains,
or prime farmlands?
Taken as a whole, there should not be any change in impacts from existing regulations
on environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for government protection.
Regulations are in place to protect environmentally sensitive areas regardless of the use of the land or these proposed code amendments.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts
are:
The comprehensive plan and, in particular, the critical areas ordinance, seek to protect
environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, streams, geologically hazard areas,
floodplain, wildlife habitat, and aquifer recharge areas) and to reduce the impacts of
development on them. The Auburn Comprehensive Plan provides for the
implementation of innovative land management techniques to protect these resources.
5. Howwouldthe proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including
whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with
existing plans?
The proposal to amend the Auburn City Code to allow allow individuals to choose to
have domestic fowl, miniature goats, or potbelly pigs as pets will likely not affect
land and shoreline uses. The amendment would encourage uses that will be
compatible with existing plans. This is anon-project action, which will allow new
kinds of landuse. Land and shoreline uses will likely be no greater impacted by this proposed amendment than the current implementation of landuses.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
The comprehensive plan, critical areas ordinance, and other development
regulations, such as the zoning ordinance and shoreline master program, seek to protect these land and shoreline resources and to reduce the effects of
development on them.
6. Howwouldthe proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or
public services and utilities?
The proposal will likely not directly increase demands on transportation or public services. The implementation of the proposed amendment to allow allow
individuals to choose to have domestic fowl, miniature goats, or potbelly pigs as
pets will likely result in an increased demand for electricity and water.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
The Auburn Comprehensive Plan presently incorporates the 2009-2014 Capital Facilities Plan updated, which seeks to maintain a sufficient level of service for
public services as development occurs.
Also, the City actively engages in planning for public facilities. The Comprehensive
Water Plan and Comprehensive Sewer Plan were adopted by the City in 2001. The
Comprehensive Drainage Plan was adopted in 2002. The Comprehensive
Transportation Plan was adopted in 2005 with updates during the 2006
Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle. These plans help ensure that utility
impacts are adequately monitored and evaluated on a project level and city-wide
basis. All four of these documents are currently undergoing amendments.
Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or
federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The proposal does not appear to present any conflict with local, state, or federal
laws or requirements.
Exhibit D
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Request for Expedited Review
of Development Regulations
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A,106, the following hereby provides notice of intent to adopt and requests
expedited state agency review of the following development regulation or amendments.
Jurisdiction Name: City of Auburn
Address: 25 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
Date:
May 26, 2011
Contact Name for Ordinance:
Hillary Taylor, Senior Planner
Phone Number:
253-288-1412
Fax Number:
253-804-3114
E-Mail Address:
htaylor~a auburnwa.gov
Brief Description of the
Pro osed Develo ment Proposed regulations to allow domestic fowl, p p miniature oats and otbell i s in residential
. 9 ~ p Yp9 Regulation or Amendment: land use zones.
Planned Public Hearing Date: July 6, 2011
Planned Date of Adoption:
August 20, 2011
Please Attach a Draft of the
Pro osed Amendment. Please see attached. p
Attachment Required