HomeMy WebLinkAbout6955 ORDINANCE NO. 6955
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS
19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 AND 19.02.140 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT
FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has adopted a School Impact Fee Ordinance and
collects School Impact Fees on behalf of certain School Districts located in part within the
City of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn School District, Federal Way Public Schools, and the Kent
School District, each being located in part within the City of Auburn, have provided the
City of Auburn with updated Capital Facilities Plans to be considered during the City's
2024 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment process that addresses among other
things, the appropriate School Impact Fee for single family residential dwellings and multi-
family residential dwellings for each district; and
WHEREAS, the Dieringer School District will resubmit the 2023-2024 Capital
Facilities Plan for 2023-2024 to 2028-2029; calculated impact fees will remain
unchanged; and
WHEREAS, after proper notice published in the City's official newspaper at least
ten (10) days prior to the date of Hearing, the Auburn Planning Commission on October
23, 2024, conducted Public Hearings on the proposed Auburn School District 2024-2030
Capital Facilities Plan; the proposed Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2023-
2029; the proposed Federal Way Public Schools 2025 Capital Facilities Plan; and the
proposed Kent School District 2023-2024 through 2029-2030 Capital Facilities Plan; and
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WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the Public Hearing on October 23, 2024,
and subsequent deliberations, the Auburn Planning Commission, following individual
positive motions, made recommendations to the Auburn City Council on the approval of
the School Impact Fees for single family residential dwellings and multi-family residential
dwellings for each district; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council reviewed the recommendations of the Auburn
Planning Commission for the School Districts' Capital Facilities Plans at both a regularly
scheduled Study Session, on November 25, 2024, and a regularly scheduled meeting, on
December 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, the Auburn City Council approved the
proposed Auburn School District 2024-2030 Capital Facilities Plan; the proposed
Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2023-2029; the proposed Federal Way
Public Schools 2025 Capital Facilities Plan; and the proposed Kent School District 2023-
2024 through 2029-2030 Capital Facilities Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code Chapter 19.02 provides for adjustments to
School Impact Fees based on a review of the Capital Facilities Plans for each of the
districts; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024, the Auburn City Council at a regularly
scheduled Study Session reviewed amendments to Auburn City Code Chapter 19.02
(School Impact Fees) pertaining to School Impact Fees for single family residential
dwelling units and multi-family residential dwelling units to be applied in the City of Auburn
for the Auburn School District; Dieringer School District; Federal Way Public Schools; and
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the Kent School District; respectively, based on the aforementioned Capital Facilities
Plans for each of these districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 19.02.060 (Annual Council Review) of the Auburn City Code
specifies that in making its decision to adjust impact fees the Auburn City Council will take
into consideration the quality and completeness of the information provided in the
applicable school district Capital Facilities Plan and may decide to enact a fee less than
the amount supported by the Capital Facilities Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.120 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows.
19.02.120 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Auburn School
District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule is based upon a review of the
impact fee calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Auburn School
District's Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn City Council as an
element of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the
determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public
school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to be
funded by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC
19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20242025, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $5,957.02$4,584.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $9,913.61$8,966.00
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 2, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 2, 2014; Ord. 6488
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§ 2, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 2, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2, 2011;
Ord. 6340 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 2, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 2, 2008; Ord. 6134
§ 2, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5950 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5793 § 1, 2003;
Ord. 5232 § 1, 1999.)
Section 2. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.115 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows.
19.02.115 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Dieringer School
District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule below is based upon a review of
the impact fee calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Dieringer School
District Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn City Council as an
element of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the
determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public
school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to be
funded by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC
19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 202,12025, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $4,545.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $2,410.00
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 1, 2014; Ord. 6488
§ 1, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 1, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2, 2011;
Ord. 6340 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6134
§ 1, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5950 § 2, 2005.)
Section 3. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.140 of the Auburn City
Code is amended to read as follows.
19.02.140 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Federal Way Public
Schools
The impact fee calculation and schedule is based upon a review of the
impact fee and calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
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residences set forth in the most recent version of the Federal Way Public
Schools's Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn City Council as an
element of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the
determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public
school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to be
funded by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC
19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20242025, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $0.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $6,998.00$0.00
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 4, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 4, 2014; Ord. 6488
§ 4, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 4, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 4, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2, 2011;
Ord. 6340 § 4, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 4, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 4, 2008; Ord. 6134
§ 4, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 4, 2006; Ord. 6042 § 1, 2006.)
Section 4. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.130 of the Auburn City
Code is amended as follows.
19.02.130 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Kent School District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule is based upon a review of the
impact fee and calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Kent School District's
Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn City Council as an element of
the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the determination of the
appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public school capital facilities
needed to serve new growth and development to be funded by school
impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC 19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20242025, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $0.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $0.00
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(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 3, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 3, 2014; Ord. 6488
§ 3, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 3, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 3, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2, 2011;
Ord. 6340 § 3, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 3, 2008; Ord. 6134
§ 3, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 3, 2006; Ord. 5950 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5233 § 1, 1999.)
Section 5. Constitutionality and Invalidity. If any section, subsection sentence,
clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 6. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 7. 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: ��� r?4
PASSED: DEC 4
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APPROVED: 2 ?��
NANCY BA S, AYOR
ATTEST: RO ED A
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk Jason Whalen, City Attorney
Published:
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