HomeMy WebLinkAbout6407ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 0 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 18.40 - PUBLIC USE DISTRICT OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
18.04.020, DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION 18.04.105, ALL RELATING TO PUBLIC
ANIMAL SHELTERS
WHEREAS, from time to time, amendments to the City of Auburn zoning
code are appropriate, in order to update and better reflect the current
development needs and standards of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council has previously authorized a
contract with the Auburn Valley Humane Society for the provision of public
animal shelter services at a City -owned property currently zoned P -1, Public Use
District; and
WHEREAS, current zoning regulations for the P -1, Public Use District do
not specify public animal shelter services as a permitted use in this zone; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City of Auburn Planning
Commission held a public hearing on March 20, 2012, on the proposed code
amendments; and
WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information
presented at the public hearing, on March 20, 2012, the Planning Commission
made its recommendations for code amendments to the City of Auburn City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the Planning
Commission recommendations; and
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WHEREAS, 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 March 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to
RCW 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 for the 60-
day state review; and
WHEREAS, no comments regarding the proposed zoning code
amendments have been received from the Department of Commerce or other
state agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY, COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That Chapter 18.40 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 18.40
P -1 Public Use District
Sections:
1'8.40.010 Intent.
18.40.020 Permitted uses.
18.40.030 Uses requiring permit.
18.40.040 Development standards.
18.40.010 Intent.
The P- 1,,district is intended to provide for the appropriate location and
development of public uses that servethe cultural, educational, recreational, and
public service needs of the community. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.40.020 Permitted uses.
Hereafter all buildings, structures. or parcels, of land in a P -1 district shall only be
used for the following, unless otherwise `provided for in this title:
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A. Government facilities;
B. Municipal parks and playgrounds;
C. Public schools and related facilities;
D. Watersheds and related public utilities;
E. Other public uses that the planning director finds compatible with the
intent of the P -1 district. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
1 F. Animal shelter, public
18.40.030 Uses requiring permit.
The following uses may be permitted in a P -1 district when a conditional use
permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC:
A. Projects that exceed the lot coverage requirements of the most restrictive
abutting zone;
B. Structures that are allowed to exceed height requirements pursuant to
Chapter 18.31 ACC. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.40.040 Development standards.
Development standards in a P -1 district are as follows:
A. Minimum lot area: none required;
B. Minimum lot width: none required;
C. Minimum lot depth: none required;
D. Maximum lot coverage: none required;
E. Minimum yard setbacks:
1. Front: 20 feet,
2. Side, interior: five feet,
3. Side, street: 10 feet,
4. Rear: 25 feet,
5. For any P -1 zone that abuts R zoned property, a minimum of a 30 -foot
building setback shall apply;
F. Maximum building height: 45 feet;
G. Fences and hedges: see Chapter 18.31 ACC;
H. Parking: see Chapter 18.52 ACC;
I. Landscaping:, see Chapter 18.50 ACC;
J. Signs: see Chapter 18.56 ACC. (Ord. 5777 § 1, 2003; Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987.)
Section 2. That a new section 18.04.105 of the Auburn City Code be
and the same hereby is created to read as follows:
ACC 18.04.105 Animal shelter, public.
"Animal shelter, public ", means a facility that is used to temporarily house
or contain stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals. The facility must be
owned, operated, or maintained, by one or more of the following: an animal care
and control agency; humane society, or society for the prevention of cruelty to
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animals registered under Chapter 16.52 RCW, or another nonprofit organization
devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of animals, when such
society or organization is then under contract with an animal care and control
agency. An animal shelter, public may provide supporting services, including
medical care.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 4. 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 5. 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: APR le 2012
PASSED: APR 16 2012
APPROVED: /PR 1C 2012
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E "Daskam,`City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
iel:6.- . - ; City Attorney
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