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Home My WebLink About6672 ORDINANCE NO. 6 6 7 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC SIDEWALKS WHEREAS, the current provisions of Chapter 12.12 of the City Code provide for improvement and maintenance responsibilities for sidewalk areas within the City; and WHEREAS, many of the provisions of this chapter have been unchanged for decades, and may not be as refleetive of current practices and options regarding installation and maintenance of sidewalks and other appurtenances within the sidewalk area; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to update the provisions of Chapter 12.12 of the City Code to incorporate provisions more consistent with other sections of the City Code and . contemporary practices. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Sec4ion 1. AMENDMENT TO CiTY CODE. Chapter 12.12 of the Auburn City Code is amended to read as follows: Chapter 12.12 � PUBLIC SIDEWALKS' Sections: .I ... I Imnrr»mmor��c nnrl A0000cme.�r�t� 12.12.010 Purposes. 12.12.020 Definitions. � 12.12.030 ' Repealed. 12.12.040 Improvement— Responsibility. 12.12.050 ' Repea/ed. 12.12.060 (mnr.�»�mcn+ — I�lenocoi�v rori��+Repea/ed. 12.12.070 ' Repealed. 12.12.080 ��A�e`m��+ — u��rinnRepealed. 12.12.090 Repealed. ' For statutory provisions on sidewalks applicable to code cities, see RCW 35A.47.020. For provisians related to sidewalks applicable to cities qenerallv, ' ' s, see Chapters-:35.68, 35.69 and 35,70 RCW as well as RCW Sections 35.22.280 35.23.440 and 35.27.370, and RCW 58.17.110�e�isieas �� , . . �. Ordinance No. 6672 , February 2, 2018 Page 1 12.12.100 ��e�.�^+ Q„�� r�r — i-Io�rinnRepea/ed. 12.12.110 �se�s„T � �o+ormir»�innRepea/ed. 12.12.120 ^�-n,,�-s„�eca+ r„��o,.+,�.,Repea/ed. �- ' r� 12.12.130 ��#�sRepealed. 12.12.140 �e�+#+�a�ie��Repealed. 12.12.150 Requirement generally. 12.12.160 Permit- Procedure generally. 12.12.170 Permit- Fees. � 12.12.180 �-��sRepealed. 12.12.190 Guarantee by contractor. 12.12.200 Monument disturbance during construction. 12.12.210 Confinement with right-of-way lines and easements. 12,12�220 Acceptance prerequisites, 12.12.230 Administration. 12.12.232 Maintenance responsibility. 12.12.234 Repair and Replacement responsibilit rL. 12.12.236 Private Irriqation Systems. 12.12:240 Violation - Penalfy. II Imr�r��iomnr��c �r�r! Rooaocmor��c 12.12.010 Purposes. � L1(�f` �� 1'� 11�1(1 •+nr! �'7 �� ntin •.ra on•��.�orJ in �rrlor 4n or�.�hla �ho nifi� �n � , . . . . ................. ... ........ ... .......,..... ..... .. .l ... t � . � tt� �—The purpose of �r� �7 1'� (1Ff1 +hr.,��nh 1') 1'� �'�(1 ic �n on�hlo +ho ni�v t� ., �., .....,.�... ...� .. ., . ov�rnica Fho nniAtorc �r��. � . this chapter is to pravide for improvements to and the responsibilities for the sidewalk areas within public riqhts-of- �. (1957 code §§8.10.030, 8.10.040.) 12.12.020 Definitions. IF,�� r��irr��,�,c7a_Qr��.rr+in��(' '1'� '1'� (11 fl thred.��7 1'� 1 7�1\ +The following wortls and phrases shall have the meanings respecfively ascribed to them in this section, unless expressly indicated otherwise or where ��the context clearly indicates �e-�t�e ee+�a�an alternate meaning: A. "Abutting property" includes all property havi_ng a frontage on #�e-�i�ev+r� ��-e#-a��-street or public place. B. "Sidewalk" includes �n„ ^^�, ^�� n�n��rnc „r fnrmc „f ��roo� imr�rnvomon� � ' any landscapinq, driveway, driveway a�ron pedestrian pathway, curb ramp, and pedestrian curb between the edqe of pavement ar back af curb alon� any public street and the , Ordinance No. 6672 ' February 2, 2018 Page 2 , , abuttinqproperty boundary, excluding street tree qrates. C. "Street" includes boulevard, avenue, street, alley, way, lane, square or place. D. "Contractor" means the person firm or corporation doinq or performinct work for the property owner city or other municipal corporation. A "bonded contractor" shall be adequately bonded ta the citv. E. "Permittee" means the person firm or corporation who is applvinq for a permit or to whom a permit has been issued for sidewalk area construction pursuant to this article. F "Property owner" means the person firm or corporation who has leqal title to the ad�acent property on which the improvements to be constructed fronts or is beinq made, includin hq is legal a_ eq nts. (LSee prior ACC 12.12.1301 1957 code § 8.10.050.) 12.12.030 �^��e��^+ n��in}on�nno ro��;,�,";r+�Repealed. � , , , �o�g ��_�Tt�-;cr �c,��--�,�,�"�Tee#;##e-��:Et-y-;��t�.�,a-�d-e-��e# , � , , , . (1957 code § 8.10.005.) 12.12.040 Improvement— Responsibility. Whenever a portion, ^^—��*��-�'^vs��+"�„--of �n��-�+rao+ ,� ;;v� , , �e�ie�a-i-� � , , , ; , , , of the sidewalk is unimproved, at such time as development or redevelopment triggers the requirement for the improvement per ACC 12.64A it shall be the responsibilitv of the adlacent propertv owner to improve the sidewalk per the adopted city codes includinq the engineering standards that are incorporated by reference in ACC 12.04.010. 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(1957 code § 8.10.100.) 12.12.110 °��„� p^'�^''�r'+ mothr�rJ 'JoFarrr�inN+�^^Repea/ed. � � + > > > �+nrJ fiv +ho r.,+o +tio�e„f (4957 code § 8.10.110.) 12.12.120 °�s��e�+ �^"e^+;^nRepealed. , , , , , �o n�i.Trriv_vGjj.qp��o n� �r�� i n nCk�Fdt�� .�.� � i i ��,�T��-�� (1957 code § 8.10.120.) . �e� 12.12.130 �efi�+�ic�p�Repealed. �-�#e��e�-i�--�-k�-i�- , 's--a�#+e�4+�-s��ll �a�rry�-#�e+� « „ . , « „ , . « » . , a+�isle: « „ . , , F�ic Ir�n�l �no.n+c TTTa,Y—TG�QT'"q'9 G TiTT f( f) . f � . (Ord. 3926 § 1, 1983.) 12.12.140 �e�a��e�sRepea/ed. roforar�ne� ;,, �rr �� n� n�n (Ord. 3926 § 2, 1983.) Ordinance No. 6672 February 2, 2018 Fage 6 �I 12.12.150 Requirement generally. Whenever an improvement of a sidewalk ar��+�rc�a�-is installed, it shall be installed in accordance with the specifications that are incorporated by ref.erence. in ACC 12:04.010 and in conformance with a valid permit issued pursuant to fhis article, except as otherwise required under Chapter 12.64 ACC. (Ord. 3926 § 3, 1983.) 12.12.160 Permit— Procedure generally. � The ��+t�-i�-s�€ie+a�city enqineer shall grant such permits only upon compliance with the following terms and conditions: A. The party requesting the permit shall make application therefor in writing, and will file with the cify engineer drawings showing the location and plan of the sidewalkl I as defined in this chapter, to be construeted, together with a full description of the nature of such work. B. The city engineer or his/her designee shall review and approve such application1-a� drawings and plans ' prior ta permit issuance. C. Such permit shall specify the place where such sidewalk is to be constructed, together with a description of the proposed construction to be done under such permit, and the length of time allowed for the completion thereof. (Ord. 3926 § 4, 1983.) 12:12.170 Permif— Fees. A. Permit fees to eover permit processing and inspection shall be applicable � for all sidewalk - improvements. B. The fees shall be as shown in the city of Auburn fee schedule as adopted by Ordinance 5707, and any amendments thereto. (Ord. 5817 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3945 § 1, 1984; Ord. 3926 § 5, 1983.) 12.12.180 ��;�r�s�e-sRepea/ed. , � , � nr��l^I/�r cnfot�r rinvinoc �n � + � �+or+ +tio n„h�;,.. (Ord. 3926 § 6, 1983.) 12.12.190 Guarantee by contractor. Any sidewalk constructed under a permit authorized by this a�r-#+s�e-chapter shall be , constructed so that the sidewalk nr any abutting sidewalks, whether public or private, shall not become undermined, and should the sidewalk settte within a period of one year, it shall be repaired � at the expense of the e�+�i+�a�l-��permittee. (Ord. 3926 § 7, 1983:) Ordinance No. 6672 February 2, 2018 Page 7 12.12.200 Monument disturbance during construction. The permittee shall not disturb any survey monuments or hubs found within the boundaries of the sidewalk to be constructed unless authorized to do so by the city engineer. In the event that such monuments or hubs are to be removed because of the sidewalk construction, they musf be replaced under the supervision of the city engineer � at the permittee's ^r hic �ryo�+�� expense. (Ord. 3926 § 8, 1983.) 12.12.210 Confinement with right-of:way lines and easements. � It shall be the permittee's responsibility to confine his or her construction activities within the street right-of-way lines and limits of easements described on the permit. Any damage resulting from trespassing beyond these limits shall be the sole responsibility of the permittee. (Ord. 3926 § 9, 1983.) I 12.12.220 Acceptance prerequisites, No sidewalk improvement constructed pursuant to the terms of this �isl�chapter will be accepted until the cify engineer is satisfied that the work has been performed according to the requirements of this �--�r��nc �; �C�CR17'77�7TTGF I afl�-��k-e�chapter. (Ord. 3926 § 10; 1983.) � 12.12,230 Administration_ The mayor is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. (Ord. 3926 § 12, 1983.) 12.12.232 Maintenance responsibilitv. The maintenance of the area of the sidewalk along either side of anv street shall be the duty burden and expense of the abutting property awner. Maintenance shall include removal of debris moss snow and ice cleaninq of sidewalks, maintenance of veqetation includinq but not limited to maintenance of veqetation consistent with siqht distance and veqetation clearances in accordance with anv other citv code, and maintaininq barriers or fences along the sidewalk where the sidewalk is elevated more than two feet above the abuttinq property. 12_12.234 Repair and Replacement responsibilitv. The repair and/or replacement of sidewalk as defined by this section, shall be the responsibilitV of the abutting property owner unless determined otherwise by the city enqineer If a property owner believes fihe damaqed sidewalk and/or sidewalk needinq replacement is/are the cities or someone else's responsibilit� the propertv owner must. notify the city engineer in writinq with sufficient dacumentation of the cause of the damaqe and Lstification of why the repair and/or replacement should not be considered the responsibility of xhe abutting property owner. Dama�e caused to the sidewalk by vegetation located on private propertv, lack of regular maintenance by the abutting praperty awner or damage that is anv way caused bv the abuttinq propertYowner shall be the responsibility of the private propertv owner to repair subject to ACC 12.66. Ordinance No. 6672 February 2, 2018 Page 8 12.12.236 Private Irrigation Svstems. Construction of private irriqation svstems within the public riqht-of-wav is required ta be completed by construction permit per ACC 12.66 or included in a facilitv extension permit per ACC 13 40 The Owner shall apply for and obtain a Permit from the Citv prior to dainA any work for installation repairs abandonment or removal performed on the irriqation facilities in the Cit 'Ys riqht-of-wav. A All future maintenance repairs abandonment or removal performed on the irriqation facilities located in the Citv's rights-of-way shall be performed bv a licensed and bonded contractor in the State af Washinqton. B The applicant shall be responsible for all permits maintenance repairs cost and water usaqe of the irrigation facilities. C The Owner shall provide the City with information specifyinq the location of the facilities placed under the permit includinq as-built drawinqs showinq qeneral locatian. Owner shall relacate their facilities at their cost if the City determines they are in conflict with public impravements being canstructed in association with future proiects. Such relocation work shall be completed within 45 days af written notification bv the City in accordance with this section. The.Citv ma rLallow the owner additional time to relocate the facilities dependinq upon the project°s schedulinq needs. Owner of the private irrigation svstem shall register with Washinqton $11 for locate services for underqround facilities. The Owner is responsible for meetinq the requirements of RGW 19 122 for locatinq and keeping accurate records of utilitv locations, pratectinq and repairinq damage to existing underground facilities. All elements of the irriqatian svstem shall be detectable for lacate purposes. Owner shall be responsible for an�maintenance repairs or damaqe to public facilities within the right-of-wav that is caused b�the private irriqation svstem, includinq the maintenance of or repairs to the irrigation svstem. Such public facilities shall include but are not limited to pavement sidewalks curbs gutters underqround utilities such as water sewer and storm electrical street lightinq fiber, conduit, landscapinq and subqrades. 12.12.240 Violation — Penalty. A. Violation of the provisions of this chapter is an infraction, subject to penalties in accordance with ACC 1.25.050; and each day in violation shall be considered a separate offense. B. In addition to the penalties provided in subsection A of this section, if the owner, abuttinq owner, or permittee fails to construct a sidewalk in the time and manner specified in the permit issued pursuant to �"�c�,�—a-h��the citv code,—#-#e-6+#�e�+�+l� . , , it shall constitute a public nuisance as defined in ACC 8.12.020. The citv shall utilize the provisions of ACG 8 12 080 to abate the violation by orderinq the sidewalk to be constructed under the supervision of the cit� engineer or his/her desiqnee. The Ordinance No. 6672 February 2, 2018 Page 9 I I abatement order and all requirements and provisions of ACC 8.12.080, shall be directed to the owner, abuttinq owner, or permittee. (Ord. 5683 § 33, 2002; Ord. 3926 § 11, 1983.) Section 2. ADMIIdISTRATIVE PROCEDURES. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. � . Section 3. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalid.ity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinanee, 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 4. 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. MAR : 5 2018 INTRODUCED: PASSED: MAR �5 2018 APPROVED: MAR �i 20]8 CITY OF AUBURN ATTEST: NA CY BAC , MAYOR ;�Q�,�� _ ,�_- Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPR D A TO FOR : � D iel B. Hei , ity Attorne ___.._ � Published:��, �/�� '"`'`J Ordinance No. 6672 February 2, 2018 Page 10