HomeMy WebLinkAbout6140ORDINANCE N0.6140
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, CREATING NEW SECTION 18.04.125
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE AND, AMENDING
SECTION 18.52.020 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE,
RELATING TO THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES
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, a need has been identified to address concerns over the
parking requirements for senior living facilities; and
WHEREAS, presently, the City's parking code requirements are minimal
for senior living facilities; and
WHEREAS, increasing the required parking will better meet the needs of
the community; and
WHEREAS, following proper public notice, the City of Auburn Planning
Commission held a public hearing on November 7, 2007, on proposed code
amendments regarding parking requirements for senior living facilities; and
WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information
presented at the public hearing, on November 7, 2007, 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 November 16, 2007;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposal was received by State
agencies for the 60-day review period on October 17, 2007 and the City of
Auburn was granted expedited review on November 6, 2007, also in accordance
with state law, RCW 36.70A.106.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section One NEW SECTION ADDED TO CITY CODE. That a
new Section 18.04.125 of the Auburn City Code (Definitions) is created to read
as follows:
18.04.125 Assisted living facility.
"Assisted living facility" means a combination of housing, supportive services,
personalized assistance, and health care designed to respond to the individual needs of
those who need help with activities of daily living. An establishment with a central or
private kitchen, dining, recreational, and other facilities, with separate bedrooms or living
quarters, where the emphasis of the facility remains residential.
Section Two AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE. That Section
18.52.020 of the Auburn City Code, entitled "Required off-street parking -
Minimum standards," regarding parking requirements, is amended to read as
follows:
18.52.020 Required off-street parking -Minimum standards.
The number of off-street parking spaces shall be determined for each principal use of
the land, building, or structure. For ancillary uses to the principal use, required parking
shall be calculated the same as for the principal use, or as otherwise provided for in this
chapter. Parking requirements in downtown are eligible for a reduction pursuant to ACC
18.52.030(A).
A. Residential.
1. Single-family: one parking space per two bedroom dwelling, two parking
spaces per three or more bedroom dwelling;
2. Two-family (duplex): one and one-half parking spaces per one bedroom
and two bedroom living units, two parking spaces per three or more
bedroom living units;
3. Multifamily: one and one-half parking spaces per one bedroom and two
bedroom units, two parking spaces per three or more bedroom units, for
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developments in excess of 50 dwelling units, one screened space for
each 10 dwelling units shall be provided for recreational vehicles;
4. Mobile homes: one parking space per one bedroom and two bedroom
units, two parking spaces per three or more bedroom units. Within mobile
home parks, parking space shall not be allowed within required setbacks;
recreation and laundry areas shall provide off-street parking spaces equal
to one per each 10 mobile home sites within the development;
5. Boardinghouses and lodginghouses: one parking space for the proprietor
plus one space per sleeping room for boarders and/or lodging use plus
one additional space for each four persons employed on the premises;
6. Fraternities, sororities, and dormitories: one parking space for each four
beds;
7. Multifamily dwellings, for the elderly,
:one parking
space for each faa~r-dwelling units, a m,~-fe~~rsF:s-sk~alt-be
provided:--plus one parking space for each employee per employee shift;
plus one parking space for each five units for visitor parking. A binding
legal agreement must be executed guaranteeing that the dwellings will be
used exclusively for this use. The agreement shall be approved by the
city attorney and recorded at the appropriate King County office, for
properties located in King County, or recorded at the appropriate Pierce
County office, for properties located in Pierce County. Required parking
per residential unit may be reduced by 20 percent if the facility is within
500 feet of public transit, community services, parks, and shopping
centers, as de#ermined by the Planning Director.
8. Assisted living facility: one parking space per two units, plus one parking
space for each two employees.
B. Commercial Activities.
1. Auto, boat, or recreational vehicle sales or leasing, new or used: one
space per 5,000 square feet of outdoor sales area, one space per 1,000
square feet of showroom and services facilities, and one space per each
250 square feet of office area, but in no case shall there be less than six
spaces provided. The outdoor sales area shall be paved in accordance
with ACC 18.52.050(A) and landscaped in accordance with ACC
18.50.060(H) (1);
2. Repealed by Ord. 5777;
3. Food retail stores and markets: one parking space per 200 square feet of
gross floor area, a minimum of six parking spaces shall be provided;
4. Mini-marts and self-service gas stations: one parking space per 200
square feet of gross floor area in addition to pump island spaces;
5. Health and physical fitness clubs: one space per 100 square feet of gross
floor area;
6. Laundry, self-service: one parking space per four washing machines, a
minimum of five parking spaces shall be provided;
7. Manufactured home sales lots: one space per 5,000 square feet of
outdoor sales area, and one space per 250 square feet of office area;
8. Mortuaries or funeral homes: one parking space per four seats in the
assembly area, computed as seven square feet of floor area per seat;
9. Motels, motor hotels and hotels: one and one-quarter parking spaces per
sleeping unit;
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D.
10. Motorcycle and other small engine vehicle sales and service: one space
for each 400 square feet of gross floor area of the building and one space
for each 1,000 square feet of outdoor sales area. The outdoor sales area
shall be paved in accordance with ACC 18.52.050(A) and landscaped in
accordance with ACC 18.50.060(H)(1);
11. Motor vehicle repair and services: one parking space per 400 square feet
of gross floor area, a minimum of three spaces shall be provided;
12. Offices, including professional and business, banks and related activities:
one space per 300 square feet of gross floor area. Up to 400 square feet
of unfinished basement floor area used exclusively for storage may be
excluded from the parking requirement. Unfinished basement floor area is
defined as any floor level, below the first story of a building, which floor
level is not provided sufficient light, ventilation, exit facilities, or sanitary
facilities, as required for any legal occupancy classification. (See
subsection D of this section for doctor's offices, and clinics, etc.);
13. Personal service shops: one parking space per 400 square feet of gross
floor area, a minimum of two shall be provided;
14. Restaurants, nightclubs, taverns and lounges: one space per 100 square
feet of gross floor area;
15. Shopping centers: one parking space per 250 square feet of gross
leasable floor area;
16. Video arcades: within a range of one space per three video machines and
one space per one machine as may be determined appropriate by the
planning director, considering availability of existing parking, the nature of
related business, and expected clientele of the arcade;
17. Other retail establishments, including but not limited to appliances,
bakeries, dry cleaning, furniture stores, hardware stores, household
equipment service shops, clothing or shoe repair shops: one parking
space per 500 square feet of gross floor area;
18. Private lodges, with no overnight boarding facilities: one parking space
per 100 square feet of gross floor area.
Industrial and Manufacturing Activities.
1. Manufacturing, research and testing laboratories, creameries, bottling
establishments, bakeries, canneries, printing, and engraving shops: one
parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area;
2. Warehouse and storage:
Building Size Parking Requirements
Up to 20,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. (3 minimum)
20,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,500 sq. ft. (10 minimum)
100,000 sq. ft. and up 1 per 3,000 sq. ft. (40 minimum)
3. Uncovered outdoor storage areas, which are incidental and subordinate
to a principal use that otherwise meets the parking requirements, need
not provide additional parking;
4. Office space shall provide parking as required for offices.
Medical Facilities.
1. Convalescent, nursing and health institutions: one parking space for each
ewe-employees per employee shift, plus one space for each three beds;
2. Hospitals: two parking spaces for each bed, plus parking for nonhospital
space computed as determined elsewhere in this section;
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3. Medical, dental, and other doctors offices: one space per 200 square feet
of gross floor area.
E. Public Assembly and Recreation.
1. Assembly halls, auditoriums, stadiums, sports arenas, and community
clubs: one parking space per three fixed seats; where fixed seats consist
of pews or benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon not less
than 18 linear inches of pew or bench length per seat. Where movable
chairs are provided, each seven square feet of the floor area to be
occupied by such chairs shall be considered as a seat;
2. Bowling alleys: five spaces per bowling lane, additional parking for food
and beverage on same premises shall be required as per subsection
(B)(14) of this section and for spectator or assembly seating as per
subsection (E)(1) of this section;
3. Churches: one parking space per five seats, in computing seating
capacity and requirements for assembly area without seats, use
requirements as set forth for assembly halls per subsection (E)(1) of this
section;
4. Dance halls: one parking space per 100 square feet of gross floor area;
5. Libraries and museums: one parking space per 250 square feet of gross
floor area;
6. Miniature and/or indoor golf: one parking space per hole;
. 7. Parks: as determined by the planning director and/or hearing examiner on
an individual basis;
8. Skating rinks: one parking space per 400 square feet of gross floor area.
F. Educational Activities.
1. Elementary and junior high schools: one and one-half parking spaces for
each classroom or teaching station;
2. High schools: one parking space for each employee, plus one parking
space for each eight students;
3. School auditoriums, stadiums and sports arenas: see requirements as set
forth in subsection (E)(1) of this section;
4. Colleges and universities: upon review by planning director and hearing
examiner;
5. Nursery schools and daycare centers: one parking space for each
employee plus loading and unloading areas;
6. Business and/or beauty schools: one parking space per 200 square feet
of gross floor area.
G. Other Uses. For uses not specifically identified in this chapter, parking shall be
provided as specified for the use which, in the opinion of the planning director, is
most similar to the use under consideration. (Ord. 5777 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5556 § 1,
2001; Ord. 5170 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4949 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4304 § 1(40), (41), 1988;
Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section Three CONSTITUTIONALITY OR 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,
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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 Four IMPLEMENTATION. The Mayor is hereby authorized
to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out
the directions of this legislation.
Section Five 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: DEC 1 7 2007
PASSEQ: DEC ] 7 2007
APPROVED. ~ DEC 1 7 2007
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PETER B. LEWIS
ATTEST: MAYOR
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED~Q FORM:
B. Heki„~ity Attorney
PUBLISH: t Z - Z.."~ - ~~x~~
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