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Planning and Community
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September 22, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Annex Conference Room 2
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Announcements
C. Agenda Modifications
11. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - September 8, 2014* (Chamberlain)
111. ACTION
A. Ordinance No. 6519* (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a
new Chapter 2.92 of the Auburn City Code, providing for a Code of Ethics.
B. Resolution No. 5104 - Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies*
(Chamberlain)
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and authorizing
execution of an interlocal agreement with Pierce County, thereby amending the
Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies related to Annexations and Urban
Growth Area expansions.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. ACC 10.36 Stopping, Standing and Parking - Phase 1 Update* (Yao)
Discussion of removing code - specific restricted (timed) parking zones and
loading zones and adding code clarifying administrative authority to establish
parking restrictions to implement 3 -hour timed parking and improve parking
policy transparency per the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management
Plan (CDPMP) adopted by Resolution No. 5031.
B. Director's Report (Chamberlain)
C. PCDC Status Matrix* (Chamberlain)
V. ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City
website (http: / /www.auburnwa.gov), and via e -mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
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Agenda Subject:
Minutes - September 8, 2014
Department:
Community Development
& Public Works
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Attachments:
September 8, 2014 draft minutes
Administrative Recommendation:
Date:
September 17, 2014
Budget Impact:
$0
Planning and Community Development Committee to approve the September 8, 2014
Planning and Community Development Committee minutes as written.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Holman
Staff: Chamberlain
Meeting Date: September 22, 2014 Item Number: CA.A
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Planning and Community
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September 8, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Annex Conference Room 2
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Holman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex
Conference Room 2 located on the 2nd floor of One Main Professional
Plaza, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
A. Roll Call
Chair John Holman, Vice -Chair Largo Wales, and Member Yolanda
Trout were present. Also present were Mayor Nancy Backus;
Director of Community Development and Public Works Kevin
Snyder; Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Assistant
Community Development Services Director Jeff Tate; Planning and
Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain; and Community
Development Secretary Tina Kriss.
Members of the Audience present: Robert Whale of the Auburn
Reporter, Parks & Recreation Board Member Michael Hassen, and
Councilmember Rich Wagner.
B. Announcements
1. Presentation - Parks & Recreation Board (Faber)
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl Faber will provide a
presentation on the 2014 plans and activities of the Parks and
Recreation Board.
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber introduced the
Parks and Recreation Board Chair Michael Hassen.
An overview of the recreation highlights, new programs and
activities were reviewed including attendance at various events.
Staff updated the Park Policy Manual and park rules signage.
Staff reviewed the proposed Auburn Youth /Teen /Community
Center and safety proposals for Les Gove Campus.
C. Agenda Modifications
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - August 25, 2014 (Tate)
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Vice -Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to approved
the August 25, 2014 Planning and Community Development
Committee meeting minutes as written.
Motion unanimously approved. 3 -0
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies (Chamberlain)
Planning and Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain
provided an overview of the revised Countywide Planning Policies
related to annexations and Urban Growth Area (UGA) expansions in
Pierce County. The Committee and staff discussed the proposed
terminology change from "urban service area" to "Potential
Annexation Area" and the unaffiliated urban growth area adjacent to
the City; a map of the area was reviewed. The Committee was
supportive of the Countywide Planning Policies.
The Committee asked staff if they would provide the PSRC's
growing transit communities information to a future meeting and staff
confirmed. Staff stated the next steps will be to bring forward a
resolution for ratification of the amendments to the CPPs at the next
meeting.
B. "Investing in Place" Discussion (Tate /Snyder)
Assistant Director Tate opened the discussion on "Investing in
Place" by reviewing a PowerPoint presentation focusing on old and
new amenities, beautification, and design to support short -term and
long -term economic development efforts in the downtown area.
Paint, updated door fronts, beautification with plants and planters,
and creating gathering areas are all small investments that can be
made to create warm visual intrigue in downtown. Being creative
with murals, awnings, and lighting are all concepts that can be
looked at. Staff explained how these low -cost improvements can
increase the pedestrian friendly environment and cause an area to
stand out. The Committee expressed their desire to
continue discussing these options in partnership with various
stakeholders, business, and property owners to encourage the
opportunity to improve and create a downtown that is prosperous
and vibrant. The Committee liked the idea of providing incentives
for these improvements.
C. Director's Report (Tate)
Assistant Director Tate reported that staff brought forward the
proposed amendments to Chapter 17.09 related to Short Plats and
the proposed code amendments to Chapter 18.29, Downtown Urban
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Center (Floor Area Ratio) to the Planning Commission for review
and will be bringing them back for public hearing at the October
meeting.
Planning and Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain
updated the Committee on the status and activity of the "Imagine
Auburn" Comprehensive Plan update.
D. PCDC Status Matrix (Tate)
There were no changes recommended by the Committee to the
PCDC Status Matrix.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21
p.m.
Approved this day of
2014.
John Holman - Chair
Tina Kriss - Community Development Secretary
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6519
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
ORD6519 and ORD6524
Administrative Recommendation:
Date:
September 16, 2014
Budget Impact:
$0
Planning and Community Development Committee to recommend City Council adopt
Ordinance No. 6519, or an alternative version, Ordinance No. 6524.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6519 was tabled at the July 21, 2014 City Council meeting to the
September 15, 2014 City Council meeting, at which time, the Council referred
Ordinance No. 6519 and an alternate version, Ordinance No. 6524, to the Planning
and Community Development Committee and Municipal Services Committee for
further review.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services Other: Legal
Councilmember: Holman
Meeting Date: September 22, 2014
Staff: Heid
Item Number: ACT.A
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ORDINANCE. NO. 6 51 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER
2.92 OF THE A UBURN CITY CODE, PROVIDING FOR A
CODE OF ETHICS
WHEREAS, state law, and specifically, Chapter 42.23 of the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW), provides a Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers; and
WHEREAS, state law also provides a separate ethics code for state officials and
employees found in Chapter 42.52 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of these two RCW Chapters set the framework for
ethics and public service applicable to city officials, however, the two chapters are not
completely consistent in all measures; and
WHEREAS, to address questions and issues related to these two chapters and
to assist in defining provisions and, to some extent reconciling, inconsistencies between
them, it is appropriate for the City of Auburn to adopt and implement its own Code of
Ethics.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows
Section 1. Adoption of New Chapter to City Code. A new chapter 2.92 of the
Auburn City Code, providing for a Code of Ethics, is created to read as follows:
Sections:
2.92.010
2.92.020
2.92.030
2.92.040
2.92.050
2.92.060
2.92.070
2.92.080
Chapter 2.92
CODE OF ETHICS
Policy.
Definitions.
Prohibited conduct.
Ethical standards.
No right of action created — Effective date.
Ethics officer.
Advisory opinions.
Complaint procedure.
2.92.010 Policy.
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A. Purpose. The Auburn city council has adopted herein a code of ethics for
city - elected officials and city appointed officers and officials to promote public
confidence in the integrity of local government and its fair operation. This code of ethics
will provide the basis for education and training for city officials to ensure that the
highest ethical standards and best ethical practices will be followed.
B. Intent. The citizens and businesses of Auburn are entitled to have fair,
ethical and accountable local government that has earned the public's full confidence. It
is further the intent that city officials be permitted to fulfill their duties to represent the
public to the greatest extent possible unless circumstances exist where such
engagement is impermissible. Nothing in this chapter is intended to reduce, limit, or
restrict the pool of available candidates for service on the council or service on council -
appointed public bodies, all of which are either part-time or volunteer positions. It is in
the public interest to ensure that the provisions of this chapter do not create barriers to
citizen public service. In keeping with the City of Auburn's commitment to excellence,
the effective functioning of democratic government therefore requires that:
1. Public officials, both elected and appointed, comply with the laws and
policies affecting the operations of government;
2. Public officials be independent, impartial and fair in their actions;
3. Public office be used for the public good, not for personal gain;
4. Public deliberations and processes be conducted openly, unless legally
confidential, in an atmosphere of respect and civility; and
5. There needs to be compatibility between City ethical codes and the ethic
codes of state law.
2.92.020 Definitions.
A. "Official" means a city- elected official and a city - appointed official, officer
or employee, and includes members of appointed city boards and commissions and
other task forces, groups or committees.
B. "Quasi- judicial actions" means those actions of the city council /legislative
body, planning commission, hearing examiner, or other City boards which determine the
legal rights, duties, or privileges of specific parties in a hearing or other contested case
proceeding.
C. "Relative" means spouse, domestic partner, child, step - child, parent, step-
parent, parent -in -law and sibling.
D. Definitions Incorporated by Reference. The definitions included in and
referenced by sections 42.23.020 and 42.52.010 of the Revised Code of Washington
(RCW), as hereinafter amended, are incorporated herein unless the language and
context hereof clearly excludes the application thereof, provided that such definitions
may nevertheless guide in the application and interpretation thereof.
2.92.030 Prohibited conduct.
A. Conflicts of Interest. Officials shall not participate in quasi - judicial or site -
specific land use city decisions, the purchase or condemnation of property, or city
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decisions involving the awarding of a grant or contract in which any of the following has
a direct or indirect interest:
1 The official;
2. A relative;
3. An individual with whom the official resides; or
4. An entity that the official serves as an officer, director, trustee, partner or
employee.
B. Officials shall abstain from participating in deliberations and decision -
making where conflicts exist. RCW 42.23.040 shall apply to conflicts or potential
conflicts w ith respect to remote interests in city decisions involving the awarding of a
contract.
C. Misuse of Public Position or Resources. Except for infrequent use at little
or no cost to the city, officials shall not use public resources that are not available to the
public in general, such as city staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for other than
a city purpose.
D. Representation of Third Parties. Except in the course of official duties,
officials shall not appear on behalf of the financial interests of third parties before the
bodies on which the officials serve or in interaction with the body's assigned staff.
Further, the members of the city council shall not appear on behalf of the financial
interest of third parties before the council, or any other City body, board or commission,
in any proceeding of the city, or in interaction with staff.
E. Solicitation of Charitable Contributions. No official may directly solicit
charitable contributions from city employees.
F. Gifts and Favors. Officials shall not knowingly use their public position to
secure any special advantage, services or opportunities for personal or family gain,
where such services, opportunities or gains are not available to the public in general.
Officials may also not solicit or receive any thing of monetary value from any person or
entity where the thing of monetary value has been solicited or received or given, or
where it would appear to a reasonable person to have been solicited or received or
given, with intent to give or obtain consideration or influence as to any action by the
official in his or her official capacity; provided, that nothing shall prohibit campaign
contributions which are solicited or received and reported in accordance with applicable
law. They shall not accept or solicit any gifts, favors or promises of future benefits
except as follows:
1. No official may accept gifts, other than those specified in subsection (F)(2)
of this section, with an aggregate value in excess of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) from a single
source in a calendar year, or a single gift from multiple sources with a value in excess of
Fifty Dollars ($50.00) in accordance with RCW 42.52.150(1); provided, that if the Fifty
Dollars ($50.00) limit in RCW 42.52.150(1) is amended, this section shall be deemed to
reflect the amended amount. For purposes of this section, "single source" means any
person, corporation, or entity, whether acting directly or through any agent or other
intermediary. "Single gift" includes any event, item, or group of items used in
conjunction with each other or any trip including transportation, lodging, and attendant
costs. The value of gifts given to an official's family member or guest shall be attributed
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to the official for the purpose of determining whether the limit has been exceeded,
unless an independent business, familial, or social relationship exists between the
donor and the official, family member or guest.
2. The following items are presumed not to influence the vote, action, or
judgment of the official, or be considered as part of a reward for action or inaction, and
may be accepted without regard to the limit established by subsection (F)(1) of this
section:
(a) Unsolicited flowers, plants and floral arrangements;
(b) Unsolicited advertising or promotional items of nominal value, such as
pens and note pads;
(c) Unsolicited tokens or awards of appreciation in the form of a plaque,
trophy, desk item, wall memento, or similar item;
(d) Unsolicited items received by an official for the purpose of evaluation or
review, if the official has no personal beneficial interest in the eventual use or
acquisition of the item;
(e) Informational materials, publications or subscriptions related to the
recipient's performance of official duties;
(f) Food and beverages consumed at hosted receptions where attendance is
related to the official's duties for the city;
(g) Admission to, and the cost of food and beverages consumed at, events
sponsored by or in conjunction with a governmental entity or organization;
(h) Unsolicited gifts from dignitaries from another state or a foreign country
which are intended to be personal in nature, Provided that if the value (identified or
estimated) exceeds $50, the gift shall be the property of the city's;
(i) Food and beverages on infrequent occasions in the ordinary course of
meals where attendance by the official is related to the performance of official duties;
and
(j) Any gift which would have been offered or given to the official if he or she
were not an official.
3. The presumption in subsection (F)(2) of this section is rebuttable and may
be overcome based on the circumstances surrounding the giving and acceptance of the
item.
G. The provisions of this Section and of this Chapter do not prohibit the City
from funding, or contributing to the funding for, an event, activity, or function at which
public officials attend and/or in which they participate, even if there is a value of such
attendance or participation where, and so long as, the city council finds that there is a
corresponding benefit to the City to have its public officials attend or participate, and
where city council expressly approves funding, or the contribution towards funding
thereof.
H. Confidential Information. Officials shall not knowingly disclose any
confidential information gained by reason of their official position for other than a city
purpose, and officials shall not knowingly use such information for his or her personal or
familial benefit, or engage in business or professional activity that the officer might
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reasonably expect would induce him or her by reason of his or her position with the City
to disclose such confidential information. "Confidential information" means:
1. Specific information, rather than generalized knowledge, that is not
available to members of the public; and
2. Information that is made and/or recognized as confidential by law.
2.92.040 Ethical standards.
A. In addition to Section 2.92.030 hereof, which shall be administered by the
ethics officer, officials shall comply with the following standards:
1. Compliance with Other Laws. Officials shall comply with federal, state and
city laws in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but are not
limited to: the United States and Washington Constitutions; laws pertaining to conflicts
of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures and open processes of
government and city ordinances and policies. See Appendix A of this section.
2. Officials shall comply with the requirements of RCW 42.17.020 through
42.17.060 regarding contract interests. As required by RCW 42.17.750, no official shall
knowingly solicit or encourage, directly or indirectly, any political contribution from any
city employee. Except under limited circumstances described in RCW 42.17.130, no
official may use or authorize the use of the facilities of the city for the purpose of
assisting a campaign for the election of any person to office, or form the promotion of or
opposition to any ballot proposition in a manner not available to the general public on
the same terms.
B. Officials are also encouraged to comply with the following standards:
1. Personal Integrity. The conduct of officials must be above reproach and
avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Officials shall refrain from abusive conduct,
threats of official action, personal accusations or verbal attacks upon the character or
motives of other members of council, boards and commissions, the staff or public.
Officials shall maintain truthfulness and honesty and not compromise themselves for
advancement, honor, or personal gain. Additionally, officials shall not directly or
indirectly induce, encourage or aid anyone to violate this code of ethics and it is
incumbent upon officials to make a good faith effort to address apparent violations of
this code of ethics.
2. Working for the Common Good. Recognizing that stewardship of the
public interest must be their primary concern, officials will work for the common good of
the people of Auburn and not for any private or personal interest, and they will ensure
fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims and transactions coming before the city
council, boards and commissions.
3. Respect for Process. Officials shall perform their duties in accordance with
the processes and rules of order established by the city council and boards and
commissions governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement
of the public, and implementation of policy decisions of the city council by city staff.
4. Commitment to Transparency. Transparency, openness and
accountability are fundamental values of the city and are also required by the laws of
the state of Washington. The public has a right to inspect and copy public records
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unless exempt by law from disclosure. All materials relating to the conduct of city
government that are prepared, possessed, used or retained by any official, including
email and other electronic records, are subject to requirements for retention, protection
and disclosure. Officials shall not discard, damage or destroy the original of any public
document or record unless the City has fully complied with the record retention
schedules established under Chapter 40.14 RCW. (Officials may assume that all copies
of materials received from city staff have been handled in conformity with state law and
such copies do not need to be retained.) Officials shall also not discard, damage or
destroy documents, hard copy or electronic, received by the official unless in
compliance with state law. In accordance with the requirements of state law officials
shall promptly provide any records requested by the public records officer in response
to a disclosure request under the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. It is the
responsibility for the public records officer together with the city attorney to decide which
records meet the definition of "public record" and whether or not such records are
exempt from disclosure; officials must not take it upon themselves to decide whether a
record meets the definition of a public record, that a record is exempt from disclosure, or
to otherwise conceal a record.
5. Conduct of Public Meetings. Officials shall prepare themselves for public
issues; listen courteously and attentively to all public discussions before the body; and
focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; or
otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings.
6. Decisions Based on Merit. Officials shall base their decisions on the merits
and substance of the matter at hand and on greater public policy considerations, rather
than on unrelated considerations.
7. Ex Parte Communications. In quasi-judicial matters, officials shall publicly
disclose information that is relevant to a matter under consideration by the council or
boards and commissions, which they may have received from sources outside of the
public decision- making process.
8. Attendance. As provided in RC W 35A.12.060, a city councilmember shall
forfeit his or her office by failing to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the
council without being excused by the council. Unless excused, members of boards and
commissions are expected to attend all meetings.
9. Nepotism. Consistent with the city nepotism policy, the city council will not
appoint relatives of city councilmembers to boards or commissions or other appointed
positions.
10. Advocacy. When acting in an official capacity, officials shall represent the
official policies or positions of the city council, board or commission to the best of their
ability when the city council, board or commission has taken a position or given an
instruction. When a city official is appointed to fill an official role on a governing body in
a capacity that is not dependent upon their status as a city of Auburn official, but, for
example, as a representative of a geographic area, the official shall endeavor to
represent the policies or positions consistent with those of the constituency he or she
has been appointed to represent. When presenting their individual /personal opinions
and positions, members shall explicitly state that they are not representing their body or
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the City of Auburn, and they shall not give or provide the inference that they do. Officials
have the right to endorse candidates for all council seats or other elected offices. It is
inappropriate to make or display endorsements during council meetings,
board /commission meetings, or other official city meetings. However, this does not
preclude officials from participating in ceremonial occasions, community events or other
events sponsored by civic groups.
11. Role of Legislative Officials. The city council shall have all the powers and
authority granted to legislative bodies, except insofar as such power and authority is
vested in the mayor in accordance with Chapter 35A.12 RCW.
Appendix A
o Chapter 9A.72 RCW - Perjury and interference with official proceedings
o RCW 35A.12.060 - Vacancy for nonattendance
o Chapter 35A.12 RCW - Mayor- council plan of government.
o Chapter 40.13 RCW - Preservation and destruction of public records
o RCW 42.17A.555 - Use of public office or agency facilities in campaigns —
Prohibition — Exceptions
o RCW 42.17A.565 - Solicitation of contributions by public officials or
employees
o Chapter 42.23 RCW - Code of ethics for municipal officers — Contract
interests
a Chapter 42.36 RCW - Appearance of fairness doctrine — Limitations
o Chapter 42.56 RCW - Public Records Act
2.92.050 No right of action created — Effective date.
A. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating or providing a basis
for a private cause of action against the city or against any official by third parties.
B. No retroactive application is intended by the adoption of this chapter which
shall only apply to acts that occur after the effective date thereof.
2.92.060 Ethics officer.
A. The city council creates the position of ethics officer. The mayor shall
appoint the ethics officer subject to confirmation by the city council. Such confirmation
shall be by unanimous vote, and the ethics officer shall be admitted to the practice of
law and shall have sufficient experience and training to serve in this capacity. The ethics
officer shall serve in conformity with a professional services contract with the City of
Auburn. The services of the ethics officer may only be terminated upon the
recommendation of the mayor and a concurring supermajority (majority plus one) vote
of the city council.
B. The ethics officer shall make an annual review of this code of ethics and
review training materials regarding the code of ethics, and the ethics officer may issue
advisory opinions concerning the code of ethics. The ethics officer shall also be
responsible for the prompt and fair enforcement of the code when necessary.
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Information provided to the ethics officer shall be treated as confidential to the extent
permitted by law.
C. The ethics officer, in addition to other duties, shall conduct a review of this
ethics code in 2015 and again every two years thereafter, and may recommend
changes or additions to this code of ethics to the city council designed to improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of processing ethics questions.
D. In rendering opinions under Sections 2.92.070 or 2.92.080 hereof, the
ethics officer shall consider the Intent section contained in Section 2.92.010 hereof and
in RCW 42.23.010.
2.92.070 Advisory opinions.
A. Upon request of any official, the ethics officer shall render written advisory
opinions concerning the applicability of Sections 2.92.030 and 2.92.040 hereof.
B. Upon request of any official, the ethics officer may also render written
advisory opinions concerning the applicability of the code of ethics to hypothetical
circumstances and/or situations related to a matter of city -wide interest or policy.
C. The ethics officer will endeavor to respond to requests for advisory
opinions within fourteen (14) days of submission of the request, or more rapidly if the
requester expresses urgency in the request.
D. The ethics officer will not render opinions on matters that are the purview
of other government agencies such as the public disclosure commission or the King
County prosecutor.
E. Advisory opinions shall be shared only with the official making the request,
unless the requesting official asks that the opinion be shared with other officials.
F. if an official reasonably relies on an advisory opinion rendered by the
ethics officer, the officials conduct shall not be found to violate this code of ethics, as
long as:
1. All material facts have been fully, completely, and accurately presented in
a written request for an advisory opinion;
2. The advisory opinion advised in that the described conduct would not
violate the code of ethics; and
3. The official's conduct is consistent with the advisory opinion.
G. The ethics officer may reconsider the questions and issues raised in an
advisory opinion /request and, where the public interest requires, the ethics officer may
rescind or modify the opinion; Provided that a rescinded or modified advisory opinion
will not form the basis of a retroactive enforcement action.
H. If any portion of an advisory opinions is found to be invalid or
unenforceable or not within the ethics officer's authority, the remainder of the opinion
shall remain intact and in effect, unless the invalidity, unenforceability or lack of
authority clearly invalidates the entire opinion.
I. All officials subject to this chapter are strongly encouraged to seek
advisory opinions from the ethics officer at the earliest possible opportunity whenever
an official has reason to believe that his or her circumstances could present a conflict of
interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest or any other violation of this chapter.
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J. Advisory opinions are subject to the attorney - client privilege.
2.92.080 Complaint procedure.
A. Any natural person who believes an official has committed a violation of
the code may file a complaint with the city clerk. Complaints shall be subject to the
following requirements:
1.. The complaint must be based upon facts within the personal knowledge of
the complainant;
2. The complaint must be submitted in writing and signed under oath by the
complainant;
3. The complaint must include a detailed factual description of the alleged
violation including the date, time and place of each occurrence and the name of the
person or persons who are alleged to have committed a violation. The complaint must
also refer to the specific provisions of the code of ethics which are alleged to have been
violated;
4. The complaint must be accompanied by all available documentation or
other evidence known to the complainant to support the allegations of the complaint;
5. The complaint must be filed within two years of the date of the occurrence
or occurrences alleged to constitute a violation of the code of ethics.
B. Complaints shall be fled with the city clerk who shall forward the
complaint and any accompanying documentation and evidence to the ethics officer and
the respondent official within two business days. The ethics officer shall review the
complaint for compliance with the requirements of subsection (A) of this section.
C. Should the ethics officer find that:
1. The complaint is untimely; or
2. The complaint has not been signed under oath; or
3. The complaint does not, on its face, state facts which, if proven to be true,
constitute a violation of the provision of this code of ethics referred to in the complaint;
or
4. The complaint fails to refer to a specific provision of the code of ethics
which is alleged to have been violated;
The ethics officer shall, within ten (10) working days of the filing of the complaint, enter
a written order stating the ethics officer's findings and, except as hereinafter provided,
dismissing the complaint. The written order shall be transmitted to the complainant, the
official that is the subject of the complaint, and the city council. If the ethics officer finds
that the complaint is deficient pursuant to the findings in subsection (C)(2) or (4) of this
section, the ethics officer shall issue an order notifying the complainant that unless a
corrected complaint is filed within five days of the issuance of such order, the complaint
shall be dismissed. The complainant may appeal the dismissal of a complaint under this
subsection by filing an action in the King County superior court for a writ of certiorari
pursuant to Chapter 7.16 RCW within ten (10) days of the date of issuance of the order
dismissing the complaint.
D. The official who is subject of the complaint shall, within twenty (20) days of
the date of mailing or personal service of the complaint by the clerk, file with the clerk
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any response he or she has to the complaint. A response to a complaint shall be made
in writing signed under oath by the official. A response should be accompanied by all
available documentation or other evidence known to the official which the official wishes
the ethics officer to consider. The official may stipulate to some or all of the facts alleged
in the complaint and shall either admit or deny the alleged violation. If the violation is
admitted, the official may also submit an explanatory statement and may request a
particular disposition.
E. Upon receipt of a response to a complaint, the ethics officer shall review
the complaint and response, together with all supporting documentation and evidence
submitted by the complainant and the official who is subject of the complaint. Within ten
(10) days of receipt of the response (or, if no timely response is submitted, within thirty
(30) days of the date of mailing the complaint to the official who is subject of the
complaint by the city clerk), the ethics officer shall issue a decision in writing, including
findings of fact, conclusions of law and a determination of whether any violation of the
code of ethics has been established. The final written decision shall be signed and
dated by the ethics officer. The city clerk shall deliver a copy of the final written decision
to the complainant, the official who is subject of the complaint, the city council and to
any other person who has submitted a written request therefor.
F. A complaint for ethical violations filed under this chapter shall be
considered a claim filed against an official and handled in accordance with City policies
and or practices.
G. Either the complainant or the official who is subject of the complaint may,
within thirty (30) days of the date of the written decision, appeal the decision to the King
County Superior Court by writ of certiorari pursuant to Chapter 7.16 RCW.
H. If the final decision of the ethics officer contains a determination that one
or more violations of this code of ethics have occurred, the decision shall also contain
any recommendations of the ethics officer to the city council for any remedial action or
sanction that the council may find appropriate and lawful under the council's rules or city
policies. If no appeal is filed in superior court, the council in consultation with the city
attorney shall, within forty -five (45) days of the date of the decision, determine what, if
any, of the recommendations of the ethics officers to adopt. Such determination shall be
adopted at an open public meeting by a majority vote of those officials who are not
officials who were subject of the complaint(s).
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
leg islation.
Section 3. Severability. 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
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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.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
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WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6524
Date: July 21, 2014
Department:
Legal
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6524
Budget Impact:
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6524.
Background Summary:
The current provisions of state law provide for the code of ethics for municipal officers,
which code operates where cities may not have the civic codes of ethics.
The City Council of the Cty of Auburn, Washington, does not currently have in its city
code a specific code of ethics for municipal officers.
Ordinance No. 6524 amends Auburn City Code to reflect operative terms with respect to
the statutory code of ethics applicable to municipal officers, and any clarifications
appropriate for the city
Reviewed by Council & Committees:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL
COMMITTEES:
Serv.
& CD
Works
Reviewed by Departments
❑ Building
❑ Cemetery
❑ Finance
❑ Fire
❑ Legal
❑ Public Works
❑ Information Services
& Divisions:
❑ M&O
❑ Airport • Finance
• Mayor
• Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal
• Parks
• Human Services • Planning
• Planning
❑ Park Board • Public
• Police
• Planning Comm. ❑ Other
❑ Human Resources
Action:
Call for Public Hearing
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Committee Approval: •
Yes • No
Council Approval: • DYes DNo
Referred to Until
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Councilmember: Wales
Staff: Heid
Meeting Date: 07/21/2014
Item Number:
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 5 2 4
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW
SECTION 2.06.070 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
THE STATUTORY CODE OF ETHICS
WHEREAS, the current provisions of state law provide for the code of ethics for
municipal officer, which code operates where cities may not have the civic codes of
ethics; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Auburn, Washington, does not
currently have in its city code a specific code of ethics for municipal officers; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the city code to reflect operative terms with
respect to the statutory code of ethics applicable to municipal officers, and any
clarifications appropriate for the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. New Section to City Code. That a new section 2.06.070 of the city
code be, and the same hereby is, created to read as follows:
2.06.070 Statutory code of ethics.
The provisions of chapter 42.23 of the Revised Code of Washington [Code
of ethics for municipal officers -- Contract interests] shall serve as the code of
ethics for the city of Auburn unless and until a separate code of ethics is
hereafter promulgated and adopted for the City. It is provided, however, that the
provisions of this Section shall not prohibit the City from funding, or contributing
to the funding for, an event, activity, or function at which public officials attend
and/or in which they participate, even if there is a value of such attendance or
participation where, and so long as, the city council finds that there is a
corresponding benefit to the City to have its public officials attend or participate,
and where the city council expressly approves funding, or the contribution
towards funding thereof.
Section 2. Implementation. 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 invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
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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 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.
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP,ROV
0 FORM:
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Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Date:
Resolution No. 5104 - Pierce County Countywide Planning September 17, 2014
Policies
Department:
Community Development
& Public Works
Attachments:
Attachment A - Resolution Na 5104
Attachment B - PC Ord. Na 2014 -17s
Administrative Recommendation:
Budget Impact:
$0
Planning and Community Development Committee recommend Resolution No. 5104
to full Council for approval.
Background Summary:
In 2012, the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) amendments
consistent with Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2040 became effective.
Auburn ratified the amendments November 2011. When those amendments were
sent to Washington State Department of Commerce for review by Pierce County (as
required by RCW), Commerce commented on the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and
Annexation policies recommending that Pierce County relook at those to be consistent
with state law. There have also been Growth Management Hearings Board decisions
as well as a Superior Court decision involving the City of Bonney Lake that clearly
determine how urban growth areas are to be expanded consistent with the Growth
Management Act.
In 2013 when Pierce County was amending its Comprehensive Plan to be consistent
with the CPPs, the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) considered an
amendment that would have amended Pierce County's comprehensive plan policies
and required a county -wide need for growth capacity prior to allowing an Urban
Growth Area expansion, rather than allowing for an individual jurisdiction to expand
based on individual capacity need. This amendment would have made Pierce
County's comprehensive plan consistent with the already adopted CPPs (the 2012
effective version). At that time, some PCRC members were concerned with this
limitation for individual jurisdictions and did not take action on Pierce County's
comprehensive plan amendment and remanded the issued back to Growth
Management Coordination Committee (GMCC) for consideration.
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After several months of discussion, the GMCC recommended 3 options to the
PCRC . Part of the GMCC recommendation also included the following:
A terminology change from "urban service area" to "Potential Annexation
Area ", similar to how King County designates areas to be annexed to cities
An encouragement of joint planning agreements for existing areas affiliated
with cities and towns
Exploring and establishing financial incentives for annexation
Limiting cities and towns to annex territory within their adopted PAA
Joint grant funding opportunities
Unincorporated islands as top priority for annexation
This was presented to the PCRC at their May 15, 2014 meeting. At the conclusion of
the discussion, PCRC recommended approval of Option 3 which did not change the
CPPs related to amendments and transitions but did amend the CPPs as noted
above.
Amendments to the CPPs must be ratified by 60 percent of the jurisdictions in Pierce
County representing 75 percent of the total population. Cities and towns have the
option of passing an ordinance /resolution or if not in favor of the proposal passing a
resolution in opposition. If no action is taken by a jurisdiction within 180 days or by
December 21, 2014 that is seen as approval.
The Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed the amended
policies at their September 8, 2014 meeting.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development Other: Legal, Planning
Councilmember: Holman
Staff: Chamberlain
Meeting Date: September 22, 2014 Item Number: ACT.B
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 1 0 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH PIERCE COUNTY, THEREBY AMENDING THE
PIERCE COUNTY COUNTYWIDE PLANNING
POLICIES RELATED TO ANNEXATIONS AND
URBAN GROWTH AREA EXPANSIONS
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1990, the Growth Management Act (the GMA) became
effective (Chapter 36.70A Revised Code of Washington); and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act requires Counties, Cities, and Towns
to plan for housing affordable to all economic segments of the population; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 1995, the Pierce County Council passed Resolution
R95 -17 affirming the commitment of the County to continue discussions with other local
jurisdictions to resolve implementation of the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies are written policy
statements which are to be used solely for establishing a countywide framework from
which the County and Municipal comprehensive plans are developed and adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City participated in the amendment process and helped develop
the proposed Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies through participation in
Pierce County's Growth Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC), a staff level
committee that reviews amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies and makes recommendations to the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC);
and
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WHEREAS, the Pierce County Regional Council recommended adoption of the
proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies on May 15,
2014; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014 -17s on
June 24, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed the
amended policies at their September 8, 2014 meeting and made a recommendation to
the full City Council at their September 22, 2014 meeting; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
must be adopted through amendment of the original interlocal agreement or by a new
interlocal agreement ratified by 60 percent of member jurisdictions in Pierce County
representing 75 percent of the total population; and
WHEREAS, an interlocal agreement titled "Amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies" was developed for the purpose of implementing the
recommended amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies are attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to execute the interlocal agreement for the
purpose of amending the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies in accordance
with the requirements of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
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Section 3. That a copy of the resolution and signed interlocal agreement
authorizing approval shall be provided to Pierce County.
Section 4. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and signed this day of , 2014.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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Attachment B
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Rick Talbert, Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg, and Dan Roach
Requested by: Executive /Planning and Land Services
ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -17s
An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Acknowledging its Approval of
a Proposed Amendment to Incorporate Annexation Policies
in the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies as
Recommended by the Pierce County Regional Council;
Authorizing the Pierce County Executive to Execute Interlocal
Agreements with the Cities and Towns of Pierce County to
Ratify the Proposed Amendments; Amending Chapter
19D.240 of the Pierce County Code, "Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies," Upon Ratification; and
Adopting Findings of Fact.
Whereas, the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created in 1992 by
interlocal agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County
Government (the County), and charged with responsibilities, including: Serving as a
local link to the Puget Sound Regional Council, promoting intergovernmental
cooperation, facilitating compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements
of the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A. Revised Code of Washington [RCW])
and the Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and
developing a consensus among jurisdictions regarding the development and
modification of the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs); and
Whereas, the CPPs are written policy statements which are to be used solely for
establishing a countywide framework from which the County and municipal
comprehensive plans are developed and adopted; and
Whereas, the framework is intended to ensure that the County and municipal
comprehensive plans are consistent; acid
Whereas, the County adopted its initial CPPs on June 30, 1992; and
Whereas, the Pierce County Growth Management Coordinating Committee
(GMCC) is a technical subcommittee to the PCRC, and the GMCC includes staff
representatives from the County and the cities and towns within Pierce County; and
Whereas, the PCRC, based upon the recommendation from the GMCC and its
own discussions, recommended approval of the proposal at its October 17, 2013
meeting; and
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Whereas, amendments to the CPPs must be adopted through amendment of the
original interlocal agreement or by a new interlocal agreement ratified by 60 percent of
member jurisdictions in Pierce County representing 75 percent of the total population;
and
Whereas, demonstration of ratification shall be by execution of an interlocal
agreement or the absence of a legislative action to disapprove a proposed amendment;
and
Whereas, an Interlocal Agreement entitled "Amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies" has been developed for this purpose, and is included as
Exhibit B to this Ordinance; and
Whereas, a jurisdiction shall be deemed as casting an affirmative vote if it has
not taken legislative action to disapprove a proposed amendment within 180 days from
the date the Pierce County Council formally authorizes the Pierce County Executive to
enter into an interlocal agreement; and
Whereas, when ratified by the necessary number of cities and towns, Section
19D.240 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), "Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies ", shall be amended by a subsequent ordinance of the County Council to
incorporate the recommended proposal; and
Whereas, the Pierce County Planning Commission, at its November 26, 2013,
regular public hearing, reviewed the proposed amendments to the CPPs and
recommended approval; and
Whereas, the Pierce County Environmental official has determined the proposal
is exempt from SEPA per WAC 197 -11 -800 (19); and
Whereas, after a properly noticed public hearing, the Community Development
Committee of the Pierce County Council considered oral and written testimony and
forwarded its recommendation to the full County Council; and
Whereas, the County Council held a public hearing on June 24, 2014, where oral
and written testimony was considered; and
Whereas, the County Council finds that it is in the public interest to authorize the
Pierce County Executive to execute the interlocal agreement; Now Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of Pierce County:
Section 1. The Pierce County Council acknowledges its approval of the
amendments to the CPPs recommended by the Pierce County Regional Council as set
forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Section 2. The Pierce County Council authorizes the Pierce County Executive to
execute Interlocal Agreements as set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, thereby ratifying the attached amendments to the
CPPs and amending Chapter 19D.240 of the Pierce County Code as recommended by
the Pierce County Regional Council.
Section 3. The Pierce County Council adopts Findings of Fact as shown in
Exhibit C, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED this (h r day of �¢— , 2014.
ATTEST:
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Denise D. Johnson
Clerk of the Council
Date of Publication of
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Effective Date of Ordinance:
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Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2014 -17s
Proposed Amendments
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Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
Addressing
Potential Annexation Areas
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COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICY ON URBAN GROWTH AREAS,
PROMOTION OF CONTIGUOUS AND ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT
AND PROVISION OF URBAN SERVICES TO SUCH DEVELOPMENT
Background - Requirements of Growth Management Act
The Washington State Growth Management Act has as planning goals the
encouragement of development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and
services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner [RCW 36.70A.020(1)],the
reduction of sprawl (Le., the inappropriate or premature conversion of undeveloped land
into low- density development) [RCW 36.70A.020(2)], and the provision of adequate public
facilities and services necessary to support urban development at the time the
development is available for occupancy and use (without decreasing current service levels
below locally established minimum standards) [RCW 36.70A.020(12)] as planning goals.
The Growth Management Act further requires (1) that the County designate an "urban
growth area" (UGA) or areas within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside
of which growth shall occur only if it is not "urban" in character; (2) that each municipality in
the County be included within an UGA; (3) that an UGA include territory outside of existing
municipal boundaries only if such territory is characterized by urban growth or is adjacent
to territory that is already characterized by urban growth. [RCW 36.70A.110(1); for
definition of "urban growth" see RCW 36.70A.030(17).]
The designated UGAs shall be of adequate size and appropriate permissible densities so
as to accommodate the urban growth that is projected by the State Office of Financial
Management to occur in the County for the succeeding 20 -year period. While each UGA
shall permit urban densities, it shall also include greenbelt and open space areas [RCW
36.70A.110(2)].
As to the timing and sequencing of urban growth and development over the 20 -year
planning period, urban growth shall occur first in areas already characterized by urban
growth that have existing public facility and service capacities to service such
development, second in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served
by a combination of both existing public facilities and services and any additional needed
public facilities and services that are provided by either public or private sources [RCW
36.70A.110(3)]. Urban government services shall be provided primarily by cities, and it is
not appropriate that urban governmental services be extended to or expanded in rural
areas except in those limited circumstances shown to be necessary to protect basic public
health and safety and environment, and when such services are financially supportable at
rural densities and do not permit urban development [RCW 36.70A.110(4)].
The Growth Management Act Amendments expressly require that countywide planning
policies address the implementation of UGA designations [RCW 36.70A.210(3)(a)], the
promotion of contiguous and orderly development, the provision of urban services to such
development [RCW 36.70A.210(3)(b)], and the coordination of joint county and municipal
planning within UGAs [RCW 36.70A.210(3)(f)].
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VISION 2040 Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs)
VISION 2040 calls for a more efficient, sustainable, and strategic use of the region's land.
It identifies urban lands as a critical component to accommodate population and
employment growth in a sustainable way. VISION 2040 calls for directing development to
the region's existing urban lands, especially in centers and compact communities, and
limiting growth on rural lands. The Regional Growth Strategy found in VISION 2040
allocates 93 percent of the region's future population growth and 97 percent of its
employment growth into the existing urban growth area. Cities are divided into four distinct
groups: Metropolitan Cities, Core Cities, Large Cities, and Small Cities. An additional
geography is Unincorporated Urban Growth Areas. VISION 2040 recognizes that
unincorporated urban lands are often similar in character to cities they are adjacent to,
calling for them to be affiliated with adjacent cities for joint planning purposes and future
annexation.
VISION 2040 recognizes that compact development creates vibrant, livable, and healthy
urban communities that offer economic opportunities for all, provide housing and
transportation choices, and use our resources wisely. The Multicounty Planning Policies
support the effective use of urban land and include provisions that address brownfield and
contaminated site clean -up, the development of compact communities and centers with
pedestrian - friendly, transit - oriented locations and a mix of residences, jobs, retail, and
other amenities, and the siting of facilities and major public amenities in compact urban
communities and centers.
VISION 2040 recognizes that centers provide easy access to jobs, services, shopping,
and entertainment. With their mix of uses and pedestrian - friendly design, they can rely
less on forms of transportation that contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions. VISION 2040 identifies 27 regional growth centers. These places play an
important role as locations of the region's most significant business, governmental, and
cultural facilities. The 18 cities that have one or more regional growth centers are
expected to accommodate a significant portion of the region's residential growth (53
percent) and employment growth (71 percent).
VISION 2040 calls for local jurisdictions with regional growth centers to adopt housing
and employment targets for each center. Eight regional manufacturing/industrial centers
have also been designated. These are locations for more intensive commercial and
industrial activity. Both regional growth centers and regional manufacturing/industrial
centers are focal points for economic development and transportation infrastructure
investments. Subregional centers, including downtowns in suburban cities and other
neighborhood centers, also play an important role in VISION 2040's Regional Growth
Strategy. These, too, are strategic locations for concentrating jobs, housing, shopping,
and recreational opportunities. VISION 2040 calls for each of the region's cities to
develop one or more central places as compact mixed -use hubs for concentrating
residences, jobs, shops, and community facilities.
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Urban services addressed in VISION 2040 include wastewater and stormwater systems,
solid waste, energy, telecommunications, emergency services, and water supply. An
overarching goal of VISION 2040 is to provide sufficient and efficient public services and
facilities in a manner that is healthy, safe, and economically viable. Conservation is a
major theme throughout VISION 2040. The Multicounty Planning Policies address
increasing recycling and reducing waste and encouraging more efficient use of water, low -
impact development techniques, and renewable and alternative energy. The Multicounty
Planning Policies also address siting of public facilities and the appropriateness and scale
of particular public services.
VISION 2040 calls for jurisdictions to invest in facilities and amenities that serve centers
and restrict urban facilities in rural and resource areas. The Multicounty Planning Policies
also discourage schools and other institutions serving urban residents from locating
outside the urban growth area.
Principles of Understanding Between Pierce County and the Municipalities in Pierce
County
While following the goals and regulations of the Growth Management Act, Pierce County
and the municipalities in Pierce County will strive to protect the individual identities and
spirit of each of our cities and of the rural areas and unincorporated communities.
Further agreements will be necessary to carry out the framework of joint planning adopted
herein. These agreements will be between the County and each city and between the
various cities.
The services provided within our communities by special purpose districts are of vital
importance to our citizens. Consistent with the adopted regional strategy, these districts
will be part of future individual and group negotiations under the framework adopted by the
County and municipal governments.
While the Growth Management Act defines sewer service as an urban service, Pierce
County currently is a major provider of both sewer transmission and treatment services.
The County and municipalities recognize that it is appropriate for the County and
municipalities to continue to provide sewer transmission and treatment services.
The County recognizes that unincorporated lands within UGAs are often Potential
Annexation Areas for cities. Although annexation is preferred, these are also areas where
incorporation of new cities could occur. The County will work with existing municipalities
and emerging communities to make such transitions efficiently. The identification of
"Potential Annexation Areas" (PAAs) is intended to serve as the foundation for future
strategies to annex areas within the urban growth area. A Potential Annexation Area refers
to an unincorporated area within the designated urban growth area which a city or town
has identified as being appropriate for annexation at some point in the future. A Potential
Annexation Area designation does not obligate a jurisdiction to annex an area within a
defined timeline. It is the County's authority, in consu[tation with cities and towns, to adopt
the urban growth area(s), and identify individual Potential Annexation Areas.
ACT.B
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In order to promote logical, orderly, and systematic annexations of the urban growth
area(s), the County in partnership with cities and towns, should establish joint planning
agreements and annexation plans prior to expanding or adding to existing PAAs. Creation
of new PAAs prior to the annexation of existing PAAs may directly impact Pierce County
government and its service obligations, and may undermine the transition of existing
unincorporated lands into cities and towns.
The County encourages cities and towns to annex land within its respective PAAs. The
County recognizes cities and towns may not have a financial incentive to annex areas that
will require more expenditures than the revenue produced through property or sales tax.
Jurisdictions need to be creative in identifying potential financial incentives, in addition to
establishing partnerships to overcome the financial obstacles. As a means to allocate
resources, the County should prioritize the PAAs, with the highest being unincorporated
"islands" between cities and towns. Pierce County shall support future annexations for
areas in which a joint planning agreement exists between the County and appropriate city
or town.
At the same time, annexations and incorporations have direct and significant impacts on
the revenue of County government, and therefore, may affect the ability of the County to
fulfill its role as a provider of certain regional services. The municipalities will work closely
with the County to develop appropriate revenue sharing and contractual services
arrangements that facilitate the goals of GMA.
The Countywide Planning Policies are intended to be the consistent "theme" of growth
management planning among the County and municipalities. The policies also spell out
processes and mechanisms designed to foster open communication and feedback among
the jurisdictions. The County, and the cities and towns, will adhere to the processes and
mechanisms provided in the policies.
Growth Targets
The Regional Growth Strategy set forth in VISION 2040 provides guidance for the
distribution of future population and employment growth through the year 2040 within the
Central Puget Sound Region. This strategy, in combination with the Office of Financial
Management's population forecasts, provides a framework for establishing growth targets
consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act. Consistent with VISION
2040, these growth targets are the minimum number of residents, housing units, or jobs a
given jurisdiction is planning to accommodate within the appropriate planning horizon and
are informational tools integrated into local land use plans to assist in formulating future
residential and employment land needs. These targets are to be developed through a
collaborative countywide process that ensures all jurisdictions are accommodating a fair
share of growth.
Achievement of the future envisioned by VISION 2040 will be challenging. Jurisdictions in
some regional geographies will likely be planning for growth targets that are above or
below the policy direction set by the Regional Growth Strategy because they are on a
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front- or back - loaded growth trajectory toward 2040. In other regional geographies,
recent growth has been at such significant odds with the policy direction set by the
Regional Growth Strategy (such as recent growth in unincorporated urban Pierce
County from 2000 to 2007 has already accounted for more than half of the 40 -year
growth allocation), that the 2040 goal will likely be exceeded. In such cases,
jurisdictions are asked to set growth targets as close to VISION 2040 as reasonably
possible in an effort to "bend the trend" of future growth to more closely conform to the
Regional Growth Strategy. If a jurisdiction's adopted target is lower or higher than
expected from a straight -line application of the Regional Growth Strategy, certification
by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) will be based on the actions and
measures taken or proposed to be put in place to bend the trend, not just on an
assessment of the adopted targets.
It is recognized that some of the urban growth areas in existence prior to the adoption of
VISION 2040 may contain more potential housing and employment capacity based
upon zoning, allowed density, land division patterns, and other factors than is needed to
accommodate the growth target of the associated geography. In many cases, these
urban growth areas have been in existence for a decade or more, contain existing
development patterns, which are urban in character, and are served by sanitary sewer
and other urban infrastructure. These areas are largely expected to remain within the
urban growth area consistent with their urban character. Expansion of the urban growth
area boundaries that do not comply with provisions in the Amendments and Transition
section of these policies is acknowledged to be inconsistent with CPPs and is strongly
discouraged.
Centers
Centers are to be areas of concentrated employment and/or housing within UGAs which
serve as the hubs of transit and transportation systems. Centers and connecting corridors
are integral to creating compact urban development that conserves resources and creates
additional transportation, housing, and shopping choices. Centers are an important part of
the regional strategy (VISION 2040) for urban growth and are required to be addressed in
the Countywide Planning Policies. Centers will become focal points for growth within the
County's UGA and will be areas where public investment is directed.
Centers are to:
• be priority locations for accommodating growth;
• strengthen existing development patterns;
• promote housing opportunities close to employment;
• support development of an extensive multimodal transportation system which
reduces dependency on automobiles;
• reduce congestion and improve air quality; and
• maximize the benefit of public investment in infrastructure and services.
VISION 2040, the adopted regional growth strategy, identifies several centers as an
integral feature for accommodating residential and employment growth. The strategy
describes Regional Growth Centers, and other centers that may be designated through
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countywide processes or locally. Regional Growth Centers once regionally designated are
located either in Metropolitan Cities, or in Core Cities. VISION 2040 also identifies
Manufacturing /Industrial Centers, which consist primarily of manufacturing and industrial
uses. Pierce County has five Regional Growth Centers and two Manufacturing /Industrial
Centers that have been adopted into the regional growth strategy. Pierce County Regional
Growth Centers are located in Tacoma, which is a Metropolitan City, and in Lakewood and
Puyallup, which are Core Cities.
Regional Growth Centers in the Metropolitan City
Tacoma Central Business District
Tacoma Mall
Regional Growth Centers in Core Cities
Lakewood
Puyallup Downtown
Puyallup South Hill
Currently there are no designated Countywide Centers.
Manufacturing /Industrial Centers are areas where employee- or land- intensive uses will be
located. These centers differ from Regional Growth Centers in that they consist of an
extensive land base and the exclusion of non - manufacturing or manufacturing - supportive
uses is an essential feature of their character. These areas are characterized by a
significant amount of manufacturing, industrial, and advanced technology employment
uses. Large retail and non - related office uses are discouraged. Other than caretakers'
residences, housing is prohibited within Manufacturing /industrial Centers. However, these
centers should be linked to high density housing areas by an efficient muitimodal
transportation system. The efficiency of rail and overland freight to markets is the critical
element for manufacturers and industries located in these centers.
The designated Manufacturing /Industrial Centers, within Pierce County are as follows:
Manufacturing / Industrial Centers
Frederickson
Port of Tacoma
Within Pierce County, a limited number of additional centers may be designated through
amendment of the Countywide Planning Policies consistent with the process below.
Designated centers may vary substantially in the number of households and jobs they
contain today. The intent of the Countywide Planning Policies is that Regional Growth
Centers become attractive places to live and work, while supporting efficient public
services such as transit and being responsive to the local market for jobs and housing.
The Countywide Planning Policies establish target levels for housing and employment
needed to achieve the benefit of a center. Some centers will reach these levels over the
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next twenty years, while for others the criteria set a path for growth over a longer term,
providing capacity to accommodate growth beyond the twenty year horizon.
County -Level Centers Designation Process
The County and any municipality in the County that is planning to include a Metropolitan
City Center, Regional Growth Center, Countywide Center or Manufacturing / Industrial
Center within its boundaries shall specifically define the area of such center within its
comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan shall include policies aimed at focusing
growth within the center and along corridors consistent with the applicable criteria
contained within the Countywide Planning Policies. The County or municipality shall adopt
regulations that reinforce the center's designation.
No more often than once every two years, the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC)
shall invite jurisdictions with centers already adopted in their comprehensive plan that seek
to be designated as centers in the Countywide Planning Policies to submit a request for
such designation. Said request shall be processed in accordance with established
procedures for amending the Countywide Planning Policies.
Each jurisdiction seeking to have a center designated in the Countywide Planning Policies
shall provide the PCRC with a report demonstrating that the proposed center meets the
minimum criteria for designation together with a statement and map describing the center,
its consistency with the applicable Countywide Planning Policies, and how adopted
regulations will serve the center.
Transit services shall be defined in the broadest sense and shall include local and regional
bus service, rail where appropriate, vanpool, carpool, and other transportation demand
measures designed to reduce vehicle trips.
The minimum designation criteria to establish a candidate center by type are as follows:
ACT.B
Metropolitan City Center
Area: up to 1-1/2 square miles in size;
Capital Facilities: served by sanitary sewers;
Employment: a minimum of 25 employees per gross acre of non - residential lands
with a minimum of 15,000 employees;
Population: a minimum of ten households per gross acre; and
Transit: serve as a focal point for regional and local transit services.
Regional Growth Center
Area: up to 1 -1/2 square miles in size;
Capital Facilities: served by sanitary sewers;
Employment: a minimum of 2,000 employees;
Population: a minimum of seven households per gross acre; and
Transit: serve as a focal point for regional and local transit services.
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Countywide Center
Area: up to one square mile in size;
Capital Facilities: served by sanitary sewers;
Employment: a minimum of 1,000 employees;
Population: a minimum of 6 households per gross acre; and
Transit: serve as a focal point for local transit services.
Manufacturing / Industrial Center
Capital Facilities: served by sanitary sewers;
Employment: a minimum of 7,500 jobs and/or 2,000 truck trips per day; and
Transportation: within one mile of a state or federal highway or national rail line.
The minimum criteria report and statement shall be reviewed by the Growth Management
Coordinating Committee (GMCC) for consistency with Countywide Planning Policies, the
Transportation Coordination Committee (TCC) for consistency with transportation
improvements plans of WSDOT, and with Pierce Transit's comprehensive plan. The
coordinating committees shall provide joint recommendation to the PCRC.
Once included in the Countywide Planning Policies, the jurisdiction where a center is
located may go on to seek regional designation of the center from the Puget Sound
Regional Council (PSRC) in accordance with its established criteria and process.
In order to be designated a Regional Growth Center the center should meet the regional
criteria and requirements including those in VISION 2040, the regional growth, economic
and transportation strategy as may be amended and designated by the Puget Sound
Regional Council.
After county -level designation occurs within the Countywide Planning Policies and until
regional -level designation by the PSRC occurs the center shall be considered a
"candidate" Regional Growth Center.
Each jurisdiction which designates a Regional Growth Center shall establish 20 -year
household and employment growth targets for that Center. The expected range of targets
will reflect the diversity of the various centers and allow communities to effectively plan for
needed services. The target ranges not only set a policy for the level of growth envisioned
for each center, but also for the timing and funding of infrastructure improvements.
Reaching the target ranges will require careful planning of public investment and providing
incentives for private investments.
Three candidate regional centers have been included into the Countywide Planning
Policies. One of the candidate centers is a Regional Growth Center and the other two
candidate centers are an Industrial /Manufacturing Center.
Candidate Regional Centers
University Place — Candidate Regional Growth Center
South Tacoma — Candidate Industrial /Manufacturing Center
Sumner - Pacific — Candidate Industrial /Manufacturing Center
ACT.B
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Urban Growth Outside of Centers
A variety of urban land uses and areas of growth will occur outside of designated centers
but within the UGA. Local land use plans will guide the location, scale, timing, and design
of development within UGAs. The UGA will be where the majority of future growth and
development will be targeted. Development should be encouraged which complements
the desired focus of growth into centers and supports a multimodal transportation system.
For example, policies which encourage infill and revitalization of communities would help
to achieve the regional and statewide objectives of a compact and concentrated
development pattern within urban areas. The Countywide Planning Policies provide
guidance for development and the provision of urban services to support development
within the UGA.
Satellite Cities and Towns
The cities and towns in the rural areas are a significant part of Pierce County's diversity
and heritage. They have an important role as local trade and community centers. These
cities and towns are the appropriate providers of local rural services for the community.
They also contribute to the variety of development patterns and housing choices within the
county. As municipalities, these cities and towns provide urban services and are located
within the County's designated UGA. The urban services, residential densities and mix of
land uses may differ from those of the large, contiguous portion of the UGA in Pierce
County.
Countywide Planning Policy
UGA -1. The County shall designate the countywide urban growth area and Potential
Annexation Areas within it, in consultations between the County and each
municipality.
ACT.B
1.1 County referral of proposed urban growth area and Potential Annexation
Area designations to the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC).
1.1.1 The PCRC may refer the proposed designations to the Growth
Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC), or its successor
entity for technical advice and for a report.
1.1.2 The PCRC may conduct public meetings to review the proposed
designation and, at such meetings, may accept oral or written
comments and communications from the public.
1.1.3 At the conclusion of its review and analysis, the PCRC shall make
a recommendation to the County and to the municipalities in the
County.
1.2 Once adopted by the County, the urban growth area and Potential
Annexation Area(s) designations shall not be changed except in
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accordance with the Countywide Policy on "Amendments and
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1.2.1 A jurisdiction shall not be required to modify existing urban growth
area boundaries or Potential Annexation Areas in order to reduce
the residential or employment capacity to conform to adopted
growth targets reflecting VISION 2040's Regional Growth Strategy.
Jurisdictions shall, however, consider the adopted growth targets
when updating their local comprehensive plans.
1.2.2 Growth targets are the minimum number of residents, housing
units, or jobs a given jurisdiction is planning to accommodate
within the appropriate planning horizon and are to be developed
through a collaborative countywide process that ensures all
jurisdictions are accommodating a fair share of growth. These
targets are informational tools integrated into local land use plans
to assist in formulating future residential and employment land
needs.
UGA -2. The following specific factors and criteria shall dictate the size and boundaries
of urban growth areas:
ACT.B
2.1 Size
2.1.1 Urban growth areas must be of sufficient size to accommodate the
urban growth projected to occur over the succeeding 20 -year
planning period taking into account the following:
a. land with natural constraints, such as critical areas
(environmentally - sensitive land);
b. agricultural land to be preserved;
c. greenbelts and open space;
d. New Fully Contained Communities pursuant to RCW §
36.70A.350;
e. maintaining a supply of developable land sufficient to allow
market forces to operate and precluding the possibility of a
land monopoly but no more than is absolutely essential to
achieve the above purpose;
f. existing projects with development potential at various stages
of the approval or permitting process (i.e., the "pipeline ");
g. land use patterns created by subdivisions, short plats or large
lot divisions;
h. build -out of existing development and areas which are
currently only partially built out;
i. follow existing parcel boundary lines.
2.1.2 The County, and each municipality in the County, shall
cooperatively develop and propose objective standards and criteria
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to disaggregate the State Office of Financial Management's
Countywide growth forecasts and VISION 2040 Regional Growth
Strategy forecasts for the allocation of projected population to the
County and municipalities, taking into account the availability and
concurrency of public facilities and services with the impact of
development, as well as the VISION 2040 Regional Growth
Strategy.
2.1.3 The County shall use a consistent countywide targeting process for
allocating population and employment growth consistent with the
regional vision, including establishing:
a. local employment targets,
b. local housing targets based on population projections, and
c. local housing and employment targets for each designated
regional growth center.
2.2 Boundaries
2.2.1 The following shall be considered in determining the location of
urban growth area boundaries:
a. geographic, topographic, and manmade features;
b. public facility and service availability, limits and extensions;
c. jurisdictional boundaries including special improvement
districts;
d. location of designated natural resource lands and critical
areas;
e. avoidance of unserviceable islands of County land surrounded
by other jurisdictional entities;
f. destination 2030 urban /rural line and PSCAA burn ban line.
Phasing of Development within the Urban Growth Area
ACT.B
2.3 The County and each municipality in the County shall seek to direct
growth as follows:
a. first to cities and towns, centers and urbanized areas with existing
infrastructure capacity;
b. second to areas that are already urbanized such that infrastructure
improvements can be easily extended; and
c. last to areas requiring major infrastructure improvements.
2.3.1 Capital facilities plans shall identify existing, planned, and future
infrastructure needs within Urban Growth Areas.
2.3.2 The County and each municipality in the County should identify
appropriate levels of service and concurrency standards that
address schools, sewer, water, and parks.
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2.3.3 The County and each municipality in the County shall identify
appropriate levels of service and multimodal concurrency
standards that address roads.
2.4 The urban growth area in unincorporated portions of the County shall be
limited to the following:
2.4.1 build -out of existing partially developed areas with urban services;
2.4.2 new fully contained communities;
2.4.3 redevelopment corridors.
2.5 The County's urban growth area may be extended to allow for build -out
of newly developed areas only if development capacity within Potential
Annexation Areas and growth in the areas identified in Policy 2.4 is
determined to be inadequate to meet total population and employment
projections consistent with the other policies set forth herein.
2.6 Encourage efficient use of urban land by maximizing the development
potential of existing urban lands, such as advancing development that
achieves zoned density.
2.7 The urban growth area in existence prior to the adoption of VISION 2040
may contain capacity beyond that needed to accommodate the growth
target per regional geography for the succeeding 20 -year planning period
based upon existing zoning designations, allowed density, existing land
division patterns, and similar factors. It is permissible for such areas to
continue to be designated as urban growth areas. Expansion of these
urban growth area boundaries is acknowledged to be inconsistent with
the CPPs and strongly discouraged if the urban growth area expansion is
not in accordance with policy AT -2.3.
UGA -3, Potential annexation areas shall be designated through the Pierce County
Comprehensive Plan in consultation with cities and towns.
ACT.B
3.1 A city or town shall first identify a Potential Annexation Area(s) within its
respective Comprehensive Plan;
3.2 Potential Annexation Area boundaries shall be determined with
consideration for the following additional factors;
3.2.1 the VISION 2040 document, including Multicounty Planning
Policies;
3.2.2 the carrying capacity of the land considering natural resources,
agricultural land and environmentally - sensitive lands;
3.2.3 population, housing, and employment projections;
3.2.4 financial capabilities and urban services capacities;
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3.2.5 consistency and compatibility with neighborhood, local and
regional plans;
3.2.6 the existing land use and subdivision pattern;
3.2.7 property access and ownership.
3.3 Potential Annexation Areas should not overlap or leave unincorporated
urban islands between cities and towns.
3.3.1 Future requests to establish a new Potential Annexation Area shall
not result in an overlap with an existing Potential Annexation Area
or create islands between cities and towns.
3.3.2 Cities and towns with existing Potential Annexation Area overlaps
should work toward resolving the existing overlaps.
3.4 The urban service areas and satellite urban growth areas as designated
through the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan as of June 30, 2013
shall be recognized as designated Potential Annexation Areas.
3.4.1 Urban service area designations approved by the Pierce County
Council through its 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle
shall be recognized as a Potential Annexation Area.
3.4.2 Boundaries of the Potential Annexation Areas should not split
parcels. Efforts should be put forth to resolve split parcels prior to
the initial designation of Potential Annexation Areas.
Annexation within the Urban Growth Area
UGA -4. Pierce County, in conjunction with its cities and towns, shall establish a
strategy for future annexations within the urban growth area.
ACT.B
4.1 Annexation is preferred over incorporation within the urban growth area,
4.2 The Potential Annexation Areas as identified in the Pierce County
Comprehensive Plan shall be the foundation to an annexation strategy.
4.2.1 Cities and towns are allowed to annex territory only within their
adopted Potential Annexation Area as identified in the Pierce
County Comprehensive Plan.
4.2.2 Annexation of an area should be phased to coincide with a city or
town's ability to coordinate the provision of a full range of urban
services to the areas proposed for annexation.
4.3 The County and its cities and towns should proactively coordinate the
annexation of unincorporated areas within the urban growth area that are
within each respective city or town's Potential Annexation Area,
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4.3.1 The County and each city and town should work towards the
establishment of annexation plans and joint planning agreements,
with an exception for lands associated with Joint Base Lewis
McChord and Camp Murray.
4.3.1.1 A joint planning agreement is to serve as a mechanism
where the County or a city can, prior to notice of
annexation, identify potential objections and resolutions.
4.3.1.2 An annexation plan should identify a potential schedule
for annexation of areas with a city or town.
4.3.2 The County should explore and implement financial incentives for
a city or town to annex areas associated with its respective
Potential Annexation Area.
4.3.2.1 Financial incentives may include the establishment of a
County level grant fund to assist in financial challenges a
city or town may have in annexing an area.
4.3.2.2 Financial incentives may include the elimination or
reduction in a fee associated with a County service to a
city or town in exchange for annexing an area.
4.3.3 The County, and cities and towns, should explore potential
partnerships in grant funding opportunities to overcome obstacles
associated with annexing specific areas.
4.3.4 Cities and towns should recognize the financial impacts
experienced by the County when annexation only encompasses
commercial or greenfield areas and avoids existing residential
development.
4.3.4.1 Cities and towns are encouraged to include a mix of
existing commercial, residential, and greenfield areas,
where appropriate, in future annexation proposals.
4.4 The County should prioritize the adopted Potential Annexation Areas for
annexation.
4.4.1 The County's highest priority should be Potential Annexation Areas
representing unincorporated "islands" between cities and towns;
and
4.4.2 The County shall support annexation for areas in which a joint
planning agreement exists between the County and appropriate
city or town.
Note: The policy numbers /citations for all policies that follow will need to be
changed.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS TO THE PIERCE COUNTY
COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
This agreement is entered into by and among the cities and towns of Pierce County and
Pierce County. This agreement is made pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal
Cooperation Act of 1967, Chapter 39.34 RCW. This agreement has been authorized by
the legislative body of each jurisdiction pursuant to formal action and evidenced by
execution of the signature page of this agreement.
BACKGROUND:
A. The Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created in 1992 by interlocal
agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County. The
organization is charged with responsibilities including: Serving as a local link to
the Puget Sound Regional Council, promoting intergovernmental cooperation,
facilitating compliance with the coordination and consistency requirements of the
Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and the Regional
Transportation Planning Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and developing a
consensus among jurisdictions regarding the development and modification of
the Countywide Planning Policies,
B. The Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies provide for amendments to be
adopted through amendment of the original interlocal agreement, or by a new
interlocal agreement. The Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies may be
amended upon the adoption of amendments by the Pierce County Council and
ratification by 60 percent of the jurisdictions in Pierce County representing 75
percent of the total Pierce County population as designated by the State Office of
Financial Management at the time of the proposed ratification.
C. A demonstration of ratification shall be by execution of an interlocal agreement or
the absence of a Legislative action to disapprove a proposed amendment.
D. A jurisdiction shall be deemed as casting an affirmative vote if it has not taken
legislative action to disapprove a proposed amendment within 180 days from the
date the Pierce County Council formally authorizes the Pierce County Executive
to enter into an interlocal agreement.
E. The amendment incorporates new policies intended to provide a more
coordinated annexation strategy for unincorporated urban areas adjacent to cities
and towns.
F. The Pierce County Regional Council recommended adoption of the proposed
amendment on October 17, 2013.
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PURPOSE:
This agreement is entered into by the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce
County for the purpose of ratifying and approving the attached amendment to the Pierce
County Countywide Planning Policies (Attachment).
DURATION:
This agreement shall become effective upon execution by 60 percent of the jurisdictions
in Pierce County, representing 75 percent of the total Pierce County population as
designated by the State Office of Financial Management at the time of the proposed
ratification. This agreement will remain in effect until subsequently amended or repealed
as provided by the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies.
SEVERABILITY:
If any of the provisions of this agreement are held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
FILING:
A copy of this agreement shall be filed with the Secretary of State, Washington
Department of Commerce, the Pierce County Auditor, and each city and town clerk.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by each member
jurisdiction as evidenced by the signature page affixed to this agreement.
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The legislative body of the undersigned jurisdiction has authorized execution of
the Interlocal Agreement, Amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
This agreement has been executed by
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Approved as to Form:
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Exhibit C to Ordinance No. 2014 -17s
FINDINGS OF FACT
The Pierce County Council finds that:
1. The Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created in 1992 by interlocal
agreement among the cities and towns of Pierce County and Pierce County
Government (the County), and charged with responsibilities, including: Serving as a
local link to the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), promoting intergovernmental
cooperation, facilitating compliance with the coordination and consistency
requirements of the Growth Management Act [GMA] (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and the
Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Chapter 47.80 RCW), and developing
a consensus among jurisdictions regarding the development and modification of the
Countywide Planning Policies.
2. The GMA required the County to adopt a countywide planning policy in cooperation
with the cities and towns located within Pierce County.
3. The Countywide Planning Policies are to be used for establishing a countywide
framework from which the comprehensive plans for Pierce County and the cities and
towns within Pierce County are developed and adopted.
4. On June 30, 1992, the Pierce County Council passed Ordinance No. 92 -74 adopting
the initial Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies.
5. The GMA requires the central Puget Sound region to adopt multi- county planning
policies.
6. The PSRC membership is comprised of central Puget Sound counties (King, Pierce,
Snohomish, and Kitsap), cities and towns, ports, tribes, and transit agencies.
7. The PSRC is the regional authority to adopt multi - county planning policies.
8. The PSRC adopted VISION 2040 at its May 2008 General Assembly meeting.
9. VISION 2040 is the central Puget Sound region's multi- county planning policies.
10. VISION 2040 "assumes that by 2040 all of the urban area will be within municipalities
and the unincorporated urban growth area will be a thing of the past."
11. VISION 2040 "calls for joint city - county planning ... including establishing common
standards for development review and permitting, as well as for services and
infrastructure, to ensure that development is efficient and compatible with adjacent
communities."
12. VISION 2040 contains a goal that envisions "all unincorporated lands within the urban
growth area will either annex into existing cities or incorporate as new cities."
13. VISION 2040 policy MPP -DP -18 calls for the County to "affiliate all urban
unincorporated lands appropriate for annexation with an adjacent city or identify those
that may be more feasible for incorporation."
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2 14. VISION 2040 policy MPP -DP -19 states to "support joint planning between cities and
3 counties to work cooperatively in planning for urban unincorporated areas to ensure an
4 orderly transition to city governance ... "
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6 15. VISION 2040 policy MPP -DP -20 states to "support the provision and coordination of
7 urban services to unincorporated urban areas by the adjacent city or, where
8 appropriate, by the county as an interim approach."
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11 recommend policies addressing annexation.
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17 discussions, recommended approval of the proposal at its October 17, 2013 meeting.
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20 November 26, 2013 meeting.
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25 21. The Pierce County Environmental Official has determined the proposal is exempt from
26 SEPA per WAC 197 -11- 800(19).
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29 procedures for amending the Countywide Planning Policies.
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32 Countywide Planning Policies to be adopted through an amendment of the original
33 Interlocal Agreement or by a new interlocal agreement. The amendment will become
34 effective when 60 percent of the cities, towns, and the County, representing 75 percent
35 of the total population as designated by the State Office of Financial Management at
36 the time of the proposed ratification become signatories to the agreement.
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38 24. A demonstration of ratification shall be by execution of an interlocal agreement or the
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43 the Pierce County Council formally authorizes the Pierce County Executive to enter
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46 26. The Community Development Committee of the County Council, after a properly
47 noticed public hearing, considered oral and written testimony, and forwarded its
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51 testimony was considered.
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28. It is in support of the amendment for providing consistency between the Pierce
Countywide Planning Policies and VISION 2040.
29. A subsequent ordinance of the County Council shall be necessary to acknowledge the
ratification process and amend Section 19D.240 PCC, "Pierce County Countywide
Planning Policies ".
30. It is in the public interest to authorize the Pierce County Executive to execute the
interlocal agreements.
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DI.A
AUBURN
\VASHENG`O
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Date:
ACC 10.36 Stopping, Standing and Parking - Phase 1 September 17, 2014
Update
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Community Development Memorandum $0
& Public Works ACC 10.36 Draft Update
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
Please see the attached memorandum.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Public Works Other: Legal, Planning
Councilmember: Osborne Staff: Yao
Meeting Date: September 22, 2014 Item Number: DI.A
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED Page 51 of 88
CITY OF
WASHINGTON
Memorandum
To: John Holman, Chair, Planning and Community Development Committee
Largo Wales, Vice - Chair, Planning and Community Development Committee
Yolanda Trout, Member, Planning and Community Development
From: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of Community Development & Public Works Department
Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development Services
Elizabeth Chamberlain, AICP, Planning & Design Services Manager
Gary Yao, Planner
Date: September 22, 2014
Re: Discussion of ACC 10.36 Stopping, Standing and Parking — Phase 1 Update
Background
The Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan (CDPMP), which was adopted by
Resolution 5031 in January 2014, guides parking policy development and implementation within
downtown Auburn. The CDPMP includes an action plan that specifies near -term (0 -1 year),
short -term (1 -5 year), and long -term (5 -10 year) recommendations. Implementation of 3 -hour
timed parking throughout the Downtown Urban Center (DUC) zone and implementation of
transparent parking policies (code) that reflect parking restrictions as- signed and administrative
authority for adjusting parking restrictions are identified as near -term recommendations of the
CDPMP.
Discussion
In order to effectively implement the above - referenced near -term recommendations, staff
proposes changes to ACC 10.36 Stopping, Standing, and Parking, for which the Phase 1
update is generally as follows:
• Removing ACC 10.36.370, 10.36.380, 10.36.390, 10.36.395, 10.36.490, 10.36.500, and
10.36.515, which respectively designate 15- minute, 1 -hour, 2 -hour, 3 -hour, commercial
loading zones, passenger loading zones, and school bus loading zones at specific
locations of City right -of -way (ROW).
The removal of these ACC 10.36 sections is necessary to eliminate conflict between the
implementation (signing) of 3 -hour timed parking throughout the DUC, with the exception
of existing signed loading zone and ADA parking spaces, and the specification of various
timed and loading zone parking in the DUC by these ACC 10.36 sections. In lieu of the
removed ACC sections, ACC 10.36.270(A) continues to provide enforcement authority
for all signed on- street parking restrictions.
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In addition, the removal will allow City staff to maintain a database of restricted on- street
parking that can be updated as streets are signed or resigned to meet parking needs,
rather than modifying ACC 10.36 whenever on- street parking restrictions are updated.
• Modifying ACC 10.36.060 to clarify that City staff can establish parking restrictions on
public ROW and municipal parking lots as needed.
ACC 10.36 currently contains conflicting code sections that alternate between
authorizing the City Engineer to sign on- street parking restrictions and requiring City
Council authorization to modify on- street parking restrictions.
City staff have also identified the need to modify other sections pertaining to ACC 10.36, but
outside of the CDPMP's scope. Those subsequent modifications will be presented as part of a
Phase 2 update to ACC 10.36.
Staff discussed the Phase 1 update of ACC 10.36 with the Public Works Committee at its
September 15, 2014 regular meeting. The Committee expressed support for the proposed
Phase 1 update of ACC 10.36. At the September 22, 2014 Planning and Community
Development (PCDC) meeting, City staff requests Committee feedback to further refine the
Phase 1 updates to ACC 10.36.
Attachments:
1. ACC 10.36 — Stopping, Standing and Parking — Phase 1 Update DRAFT (Ver. 2)
cc: Mayor Nancy Backus
City Clerk
Randy Bailey, Assistant Director of Public Works Operations
Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Engineering Services
Pablo Para, Transportation Manager
Joe Welsh, Transportation Planner
James Webb, Traffic Engineer
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Chapter 10.36
STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING'
Sections:
I. General Provisions
10.36.010 Short title.
10.36.020 Definitions.
10.36.030 Exercise of police power.
10.36.040 Chapter application.
10.36.050 Regulations not exclusive.
10.36.060 Additional rcgulations promulgation authority.Authority to designate
parking restrictions.
10.36.065
10.36.070
10.36.080
10.36.090
Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with key in the ignition —
Penalty.
Enforcement personnel — Employment.
Enforcement personnel — Authority.
Enforcement personnel — Supervision.
II. General Restrictions and Regulations
10.36.100 Parallel parking — Requirement generally — Exceptions.
10.36.110 Parallel or angle parking — Method.
10.36.120 Method generally.
10.36.130 Angle parking — Required when.
10.36.140 Conformance to designated parking method required.
10.36.150 Angle parking — Maximum vehicle length.
10.36.160 Angle parking — One side of street — Minimum pavement width.
10.36.170 Angle parking — Minimum pavement width.
10.36.175 Fire lanes.
10.36.180 Parking in taxicab stands.
10.36.190 Commercial vehicles and large vehicles.
10.36.191 Recreational vehicle parking.
10.36.192 Trailers.
10.36.193 Larger vehicles in residential zoning districts.
10.36.200 Leaving unattended vehicle.
10.36.205 Parking an unlicensed vehicle.
10.36.210 Parked vehicle obstructing roadway.
10.36.215 Responsibility and duty to maintain, repair and construct landscape strips
where parking is permitted.
10.36.216 Parked vehicle obstructing other vehicles.
10.36.217 Parked vehicle obstructing enforcement.
1 For statutory provisions authorizing cities to limit or restrict parking and standing, see RCW
46.61.570(2); for provisions authorizing cities to permit angle parking, see RCW 46.61.575; for provisions
applying RCW Title 46 to code cities, see RCW 35A.46.010.
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10.36.220 Parking in alleys.
10.36.230 Parking near schools.
10.36.240 Parking method generally.
10.36.250 Obstructing driveways.
10.36.255 Obstructing post office boxes prohibited.
10.36.260 Seventy- two -hour parking limit.
10.36.261 Removal of parking enforcement tire markings — Penalty.
10.36.262 Chain parking unlawful.
10.36.263 Continuous parking — Multiple violations.
10.36.265 Violation.
10.36.268 Disabled parking — Violation.
III. Prohibited Parking Places and Areas
10.36.270 Prohibited parking places.
10.36.275 —
10.36.347 Repealed.
10.36.350 No parking areas — Identification.
10.36.360 Violation — Penalty.
IV. Restricted Parking Zones
10.36.370 Fiftccn minutc parking zoncs.
10.36.380 One _hour parking zones
10.36.390 Two hour parking zoncs.
10.36.395 Thrcc hour parking zoncs.
10.36.400 Overtime parking — Report.
10.36.410 Overtime parking — Notice — Order to report to court.
10.36.420 Overtime parking — Fines.
10.36.430 Overtime parking — Failure to post bail or answer charge — Penalty.
V. Contractor and Service Parking
10.36.440
10.36.450
10.36.460
10.36.470
Permission application required.
Permit — Requirements.
Space barricading.
Violation — Penalty.
VI. Loading Zones
10.36.480
10.36.490
10.36.500
10.36.510
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10.36.520
Traffic identification.
Repealed.
School bus loading zoncs.
Parking in loading zones.
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10.36.530 Violation — Penalty.
VII. Violations
10.36.540 Evidence of violation.
10.36.550 Penalty.
I. General Provisions
10.36.010 Short title.
This chapter may be known and cited as the parking ordinance. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh.
F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.340.)
10.36.020 Definitions.
A. The definition of words and phrases contained in RCW 46.04.010 through
46.04.700, except 46.04.150 and 46.04.355, adopted by reference in Chapter 10.04
ACC, shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the same meanings ascribed to the
words and phrases therein.
B. The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall, for the
purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this
section, unless where used the context thereof clearly indicates to the contrary:
1. "Bicycle lane" means the portion of the travel way for the movement of
bicycles.
2. "Commercial loading zone" means a designated portion of the street along the
curb reserved for use in loading and unloading commodities, merchandise, produce,
freight or animals by commercial vehicles only.
3. "Individual parking space" means a portion of the paved section of the street,
of sufficient length and depth from the sidewalk curb to accommodate a vehicle to be
parked, as shall be specified and marked off by the street division of the city.
4. "Landscape strip" means that portion of street lying between the constructed
curb and edge of the right -of -way, exclusive of any sidewalk or pedestrian path.
5. "Median lane" means a speed change lane within the median to accommodate
left turning vehicles.
6. "Mountable curb" is a curb designed so vehicles can cross them readily when
the need arises. Mountable curbs are low with sloping faces and are typically combined
with a gutter.
7. "Nonmetered parking zones" means portions of streets described and
established by the city council as zones within which the parking of vehicles shall be
controlled, regulated and inspected by the parking enforcement personnel of the city.
8. "Parking" means the standing of a vehicle upon a street, whether such vehicle
is occupied or not, and whether such vehicle is accompanied or not by an operator, for
a period of time in excess of two minutes.
9. "Passenger loading zone" means a designated portion of the street along the
curb reserved for use in loading and unloading passengers by passenger vehicles only.
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10. "Recreational vehicle" means a vehicular -type unit primarily designed for
recreational camping or recreational travel use that (a) has its own motive power, or (b)
is mounted on, or (c) is towed by another vehicle, whether attached or unattached to a
towing vehicle.
11. "Residential neighborhood" means an area where the majority of property in
the vicinity is used for residential purposes and /or is zoned for residential uses in the
city.
12. "Shoulder" means that portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled
way for accommodating stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of
base and surface courses.
13. "Street" means and includes streets, avenues, ways, boulevards, drives,
highways and all places, except private alleys, open to the public for the use of vehicles.
"Street" also means unpaved areas within the right -of -way.
14. "Traffic island" shall mean a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is
excluded.
15. "Traffic lane" means the portion of the traveled way for the movement of a
single line of vehicles.
16. "Traveled way" means the portion of roadway for the movement of vehicles,
exclusive of shoulder.
17. "Vertical or barrier curb" shall mean a curb with a vertical or nearly vertical
face intended to discourage vehicles from leaving the roadway. (Ord. 6275 § 1, 2010;
Ord. 6247 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6222 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6211 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5684 § 1, 2002;
Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.010.)
10.36.030 Exercise of police power.
This chapter shall be deemed and construed as an exercise of the police power of
the state, and is deemed expedient to maintain the peace, good government and
welfare of the city and its trade, commerce and manufactures. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F),
1999; 1957 code § 9.22.020.)
10.36.040 Chapter application.
The provisions of this chapter prohibiting the standing or parking of vehicles shall
apply at all times or at those times specified in this chapter or as indicated on official
signs except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or
in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic - control device;
provided, however, the Auburn police chief is herewith granted, subject to the approval
of the mayor, authority to declare parking moratoriums where he finds such
moratoriums in the best interest of the citizens of the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999;
Ord. 3748 § 1, 1982; 1957 code § 9.22.030.)
10.36.050 Regulations not exclusive.
The provisions of this chapter imposing time limits on parking shall not relieve any
person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or
limiting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified
times. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.040.)
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10.36.060 Authority to designate parking restrictions.
A. The Mayor or the Mayor's designee has the authority to establish parking
restrictions on public streets and in municipal parking lots. Such restrictions include,
without limitation, Loading Zones, One -Hour Parking, Two -Hour Parking, Three -Hour
Parking, No Parking Anytime, Disabled Parking, restricted parking by vehicle type,
weight, or length, and similar designations. No such parking restrictions shall apply to
law enforcement or other emergency and City vehicles when in service.
chapter. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.120.)
10.36.065 Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with key in the
ignition — Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person, while operating or in charge of a vehicle, to park or
willfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place with its
ignition key in the ignition, leaving a minor child or children under the age of 11 years
unattended in the vehicle.
Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord.
5919 § 1, 2005.)
10.36.070 Enforcement personnel — Employment.
The police chief is authorized and empowered to employ personnel of suitable age,
physical condition, and qualifications, in the police chief's discretion, to enforce the
provisions of the traffic ordinances of the city pertaining to nonmoving traffic violations in
the nonmetered parking zones of the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3066 § 1,
1976; 1957 code § 9.22.220.)
10.36.080 Enforcement personnel — Authority.
Enforcement personnel shall be deputized by the city to issue citations pertaining to
nonmoving traffic violations in the nonmetered parking zones of the city only, and for no
other purposes. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.230.)
10.36.090 Enforcement personnel — Supervision.
Enforcement personnel shall be under the direction, supervision, and control of the
police chief, but shall not be considered law enforcement officers or commissioned
officers of the police department. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3066 § 2, 1976;
1957 code § 9.22.240.)
II. General Restrictions and Regulations
10.36.100 Parallel parking — Requirement generally — Exceptions.
All vehicles within the city shall park parallel as defined in this chapter, except as
follows: on the west side of "B" Street N.E. from Main Street to First Street N.E.; on the
east side of "B" Street N.E. from the alley north of Main Street to First Street N.E.; "E"
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Street S.W., east side between West Main Street and First Street S.W.; "F" Street S.W.,
west side between West Main Street and first alley south of West Main Street; and on
all other streets and highways where angle parking is indicated by white lines drawn on
the pavement or signs posted at the curb, where all vehicles shall park on an angle as
defined in this chapter. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4183 § 2, 1986.)
10.36.110 Parallel or angle parking — Method.
In any place where parallel parking is permitted or required, it is unlawful to park a
vehicle with the right wheels of the vehicle, or either of them, more than one foot from
the curb nearest the vehicle. In any place where angle parking is permitted or required,
it is unlawful to angle park a vehicle otherwise than with the right front wheel abutting
against and touching the curb immediately in front of such vehicle where there is such a
curb. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.080.)
10.36.120 Method generally.
In all other streets and highways, vehicles shall park as defined in this chapter,
unless angle parking is indicated by white lines drawn on the pavement or signs posted
at the curb. Angle parking shall not be permitted upon the streets designated as forming
a part of the route of a primary state highway. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code
§ 9.22.080.)
10.36.130 Angle parking — Required when.
On all streets and highways where angle parking is designated by lines drawn on the
pavement or curbs, all vehicles shall be angle parked in such a manner that the entire
portion of such vehicle is located within the stall or parking space designated by such
lines. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.080.)
10.36.140 Conformance to designated parking method required.
No person shall parallel park a vehicle at any location designated as a location for
angle parking, nor angle park a vehicle at any location designated as a location for
parallel parking. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(C).)
10.36.150 Angle parking — Maximum vehicle length.
On portions of the street where angle parking is allowed, it is unlawful to angle park
a vehicle the length of which exceeds 20 feet over all. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999;
1957 code § 9.22.090(D).)
10.36.160 Angle parking — One side of street — Minimum pavement width.
Except as set forth in ACC 10.36.270, it is unlawful to park or angle park a vehicle
on more than one side of any street or avenue on which the width of the pavement is 25
feet or less between the curbs. (Ord. 6211 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999;
1957 code § 9.22.090(E).)
10.36.170 Angle parking — Minimum pavement width.
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Except as set forth in ACC 10.36.270, it is unlawful to park or angle park a vehicle
on either side of a roadway 20 feet or less in width. (Ord. 6211 § 3, 2008; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(F).)
10.36.175 Fire lanes.
A. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and
enforcement of this section:
1. "Fire lane" means that area within any public right -of -way, easement, or private
property designated for the purpose of permitting fire trucks and other fire - fighting or
emergency equipment to use, travel upon and park.
2. "Park," "parking," "stop," "stand" or "standing" means the halting of a vehicle,
other than an emergency vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to
avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or
fire official or traffic - control sign or signal.
3. "Vehicle" means a machine propelled by power other than human power,
designed to travel along the ground or rail by use of wheels, treads, runners or slides,
and transport persons or property, or pull machinery, and shall include, without
limitations, automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle, tractor, buggy, wagon and locomotive.
B. Requirements — Standards. When required by the fire department, hard - surfaced
driving lanes shall be provided around facilities which by their size, location, design or
contents warrant access which exceeds that normally provided by the proximity of city
streets.
1. Lanes shall provide a minimum, unobstructed continuous width of 20 feet and
a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet, 6 inches.
2. Fire lanes shall be either asphalt or reinforced concrete, or when specifically
authorized by the fire department, compacted crushed rock may be used.
3. Where fire lanes connect to city streets or parking lots, adequate clearances
and turning radii shall be provided. All proposed plans must have fire department
approval.
C. Fire Lanes as Part of Driveways and /or Parking Areas. The fire department may
require that areas specified for use as driveways or private thoroughfares shall not be
used for parking. These areas, when specified, shall be marked or identified by one of
the two means detailed in subsection E of this section.
D. Parking in a Fire Lane Prohibited. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with
other traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or fire official or traffic -
control sign, signal or device, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether
occupied or not, in a designated fire lane. Vehicles parked in a fire lane are subject to
immediate impoundment, in addition to other penalties.
E. Fire Lane Identification. Lanes shall be identified by a four - inch -wide line or by
painting of the curb in bright yellow color. Marking shall be by one of the following
methods:
1. Fire lane signs (in accordance with the Washington State Highway
Commission Sign Fabrication Manual M24 -70 HT and the Manual of Uniform Traffic -
Control Devices issued by the Federal Highway Administration), per illustration:
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NO
PARKING
FIRE
LANE
Lettering Specifications
3" — Class C width
3" — Class B width
2" — Class C width
1/2" — Class C width
a. Reflective in nature;
b. Red letters on white background;
c. Signs to be spaced 50 feet apart and posted on or immediately next to the
curb, or on the building;
d. Signs to be no less than four feet from the ground.
2. Fire lane painting (where signs cannot be safely or securely posted, or where
required additional to signs).
a. Block letters 24 inches high, 12 inches wide and four -inch stroke stating
"FIRE LANE — NO PARKING" shall be painted on the lane at 50 -foot intervals in bright
yellow color using paint that shall be suited for traffic markings.
3. Alternate Materials and Methods. The city may modify its method of marking
fire lanes if the provisions of this section are impractical. This includes authorizing the
city engineer to include references to codes and /or ordinances on the signs, but the
inclusion or exclusion of that or any other language shall not affect the enforceability of
the fire lane restrictions so long as the sign clearly identifies a fire lane and is in
accordance with the Washington State Highway Commission Sign Fabrication Manual
M24 -70 HT and the Manual of Uniform Traffic - Control Devices issued by the Federal
Highway Administration.
F. Existing Buildings. When the fire department determines that a hazard due to
inaccessibility of fire apparatus exists around existing buildings, they may require fire
lanes to be constructed and maintained as detailed in subsections B and C of this
section.
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G. Violation. It is a violation of this section for any person, firm or individual to sign or
to attempt to designate an unauthorized fire zone.
H. Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section has
committed an infraction and shall be fined $75.00. (Ord. 6247 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5724 § 1,
2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4188 §§ 1 — 9, 1986.)
10.36.180 Parking in taxicab stands.
It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle other than a taxicab or a for -hire vehicle
to park in any officially designated taxicab stand. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957
code § 9.22.050.)
10.36.190 Commercial vehicles and large vehicles.
A. Except as provided for in this section, no person shall park any vehicle with a
gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or more, as indicated in the records of the
Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles for the vehicle, on any street, alley or
public right -of -way in the city.
B. Parking vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or more, as
indicated on the vehicle or as indicated in the records of the Washington State
Department of Motor Vehicles, is permitted at the following locations:
1. D Street NW both sides, between 44th Street NW and S 277th, where
practical;
2. 44th Street NW south side, west of D Street NW and east of the Union Pacific
RR right -of -way;
3. E Street NE west side, between 23rd Street NE and 26th Street NE;
4. Lund Road SW east side, W. Main Street to end.
C. Commercial vehicles may be stopped or parked in other safe locations while in
the process of actively loading, unloading or providing services to residences or
businesses in the immediate vicinity of where the vehicle is parked; provided, that the
free flow of traffic is unobstructed.
D. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per
violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this
section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance
with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions.
Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction,
and each instance when a commercial vehicle parks at a location in violation of this
section shall be a separate violation.
E. The provisions of this section do not apply to recreational vehicles as regulated by
ACC 10.36.191. Additionally, parking larger vehicles on or along certain arterial streets
within residential zoning districts is further regulated by ACC 10.36.193.
F. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any vehicle weighing
more than 16,000 pounds on any street within the city that does not have adequate
space for parking or where parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6404 § 1, 2012; Ord.
6273 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6222 § 2, 2009; Ord. 6035 § 1, 2006; Ord. 6030 § 1, 2006; Ord.
5943 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5492 § 1, 2001.)
10.36.191 Recreational vehicle parking.
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A. No person shall park any recreational vehicle on any street, alley or public right -
of -way in any residential neighborhood in the city for more than 24 hours.
B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per
violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this
section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance
with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions.
Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction,
and each instance when a recreational vehicle or trailer parks at a location in violation of
this section shall be a separate violation.
C. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any recreational vehicle
on any street within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where
parking is otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6222 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6035 §
2, 2006.)
10.36.192 Trailers.
A. No unattached trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer shall be parked within any city
right -of -way; provided, that an unattached trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer with a gross
vehicle weight rating of less than 16,000 pounds, as indicated in the records of the
Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles for the vehicle, may be parked within
any city right -of -way in a residential neighborhood in the city for up to 24 hours.
B. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per
violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this
section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance
with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions.
Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction
and each instance when an oversized or commercial vehicle parks at a location in
violation of this section shall be a separate violation.
C. This section does not permit or authorize anyone to park any trailer on any street
within the city that does not have adequate space for parking or where parking is
otherwise prohibited. (Ord. 6273 § 2, 2009; Ord. 6222 § 4, 2009.)
10.36.193 Larger vehicles in residential zoning districts.
A. In addition to the parking regulations and restrictions set forth in this chapter, no
person shall park any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or
more, as indicated in the records of the Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles
for the vehicle, on or along any street, alley or public right -of -way in a residential zoning
district of the city; provided, that this restriction shall not apply to pick -up trucks falling
within the Class 3 truck classification with a gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding
14,000 pounds. The provisions of this section do not apply to parking on or along
principal arterials or minor arterials as designated in the city's transportation
comprehensive plan. The provisions of this section, however, do apply to parking on or
along city streets in residential zoning districts that are classified as local streets or
collector arterials as designated in the city's transportation comprehensive plan.
B. For the purposes hereof, the Class 3 truck classification shall be as defined and
categorized by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS) standards, which
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groups Class 1, 2 and 3 as "Light Duty." Additionally, for the purposes hereof, the term
"pick -up truck" means and refers to a motor vehicle designed for carrying or pulling
loads with an open body and low sides, consistent with the colloquial understanding of
that term.
C. As used in this section, a street, alley or public right -of -way in a residential zoning
district of the city means and refers to any public rights -of -way within the residential
zones of the city as defined and described in ACC 18.07.010, including specifically the
Residential Conservancy (RC) Zone; the R -1 Residential Zone; the R -5 Residential
Zone; the R -7 Residential Zone; the R -10 Residential Zone; the R -16 Residential Zone;
and the R -20 Residential Zone. Also, mixed -use zoning districts, where residential and
nonresidential uses may be made of property therein as a matter of right (not requiring a
conditional or special use permit) shall not constitute a residential zoning district of the
city for the purposes hereof. In order for a street, alley or public right -of -way to be
considered as being in a residential zoning district of the city, the property on both sides
of the roadway shall be zoned RC, R -1, R -5, R -7, R -10, R -16 and /or R -20.
D. The provisions of this section do not apply to recreational vehicles as regulated
by ACC 10.36.191.
E. The penalty for parking in violation of this section shall be a fine of $250.00 per
violation, in addition to other costs and assessments provided by law. A violation of this
section shall be considered a parking infraction and shall be processed in accordance
with the state statutes, court rules and city ordinances regarding parking infractions.
Each calendar day during which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate infraction,
and each instance when a commercial vehicle parks at a location in violation of this
section shall be a separate violation. (Ord. 6404 § 2, 2012.)
10.36.200 Leaving unattended vehicle.
No person having control or charge of a motor vehicle shall park or angle park such
vehicle on any street unattended without first setting the brakes and stopping the motor
of the vehicle and, when parked upon a perceptible grade, without turning the wheels of
such vehicle to the curb or the side of the street or highway, so that in the event of
release of the brakes such vehicle will not move. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957
code § 9.22.070.)
10.36.205 Parking an unlicensed vehicle.
A. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway,
alley or public property within the city limits of the city unless such vehicle possesses a
proper and current vehicle license plate or plates, and such plate or plates are properly
mounted thereon in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing
rules and regulations.
B. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway,
alley or public property within the city limits of the city with switched license plates or
switched license plate tabs (license plates /tabs belonging on another vehicle).
C. It is a violation of this section to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a street, highway,
alley or public property within the city limits of the city without current, properly displayed
month and year license tabs.
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D. Penalty. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable as
follows:
1. For violations of subsections A and B of this section, by a monetary penalty of
$86.00.
2. For violation of subsection C of this section, when the license tabs have been
expired up to 45 days, by a monetary penalty of $86.00.
3. For violation of subsection C of this section, when the license tabs have been
expired more than 45 days, by a monetary penalty of $101.00.
Provided, that any vehicle with license tabs expired more than 45 days is also
subject to immediate impoundment by a law enforcement officer in accordance with
RCW 46.55.113(2). (Ord. 6247 § 3, 2009; Ord. 5841 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5724 § 2, 2002;
Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4172 § 1, 1986.)
10.36.210 Parked vehicle obstructing roadway.
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park or angle park any vehicle upon a street in
such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 10 feet of the
width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except temporarily during
the actual loading or unloading of passengers, or when necessary to avoid traffic
conflict, or in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals or a police officer.
(Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(A).)
10.36.215 Responsibility and duty to maintain, repair and construct landscape
strips where parking is permitted.
A. It shall be the responsibility and duty of the abutting property owner to maintain,
repair and construct adjacent landscape strips in an attractive and safe manner when
utilized for parking motorized vehicles as follows:
1. When any landscape strip permitted under ACC 10.36.270(10) is permitted to
be utilized for parking, the duty, burden, and expense of the maintenance and general
upkeep of such landscape strip shall be the responsibility of the owner of the private
property directly abutting the landscape strip.
2. The parking area associated with a landscape strip shall be free of conflicts
with utilities, fire hydrants, and landscaping as determined by the city engineer, and
notwithstanding and in addition to any other provisions, no parking shall be permitted on
any landscape strip within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, street tree or driveway cut.
3. A parked vehicle shall not obstruct the traveled way of the street, the sidewalk,
or any other pedestrian pathways and be located in a way that does not impede sight
distance for other vehicles or pedestrians from exiting or entering driveways or side
streets.
4. The owner shall not allow any material to be tracked onto the city street, such
as mud, gravel, or other debris.
5. For construction of any new landscape strips, or reconstruction of existing
landscape strips allowed for parking, the owner of the private property directly abutting
the landscape strip shall utilize a surface material that allows stormwater to be
absorbed, filtered, and cleaned before discharging to the groundwater. As determined
by the city engineer, materials such as brick, interlocking pavers, grassblock, turfblock,
gravel, or porous concrete /asphalt /pavement are acceptable materials.
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6. The provisions hereof may be enforced by the city's police department for
parking violations or other criminal violations or traffic infractions, or by the city's code
enforcement officers for compliance with maintenance and repair requirements, or
either the police and code enforcement departments, jointly or separately, where
appropriate.
B. The above duties and responsibilities shall continue so long as the landscape
strip is able to be used for parking in compliance with city standards; provided, that the
property owner may request in writing of the city engineer that the landscape strip
abutting his or her property no longer be used for parking. The city engineer shall
evaluate any such request and determine what measures the property owner must take
to restore the landscape strip to a functional landscape area to remove it from
availability for parking. The city engineer shall also be authorized to evaluate any other
steps appropriate for such transition. (Ord. 6275 § 3, 2010.)
10.36.216 Parked vehicle obstructing other vehicles.2
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park, or angle park any vehicle upon a roadway
in such a manner or under such conditions as to block another vehicle in or prevent
access to or movement of another vehicle. Evidence that a driver of a vehicle has
parked or positioned his or her vehicle within two feet of a previously parked vehicle is
prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. It is provided, however, that before a
citation is issued or a vehicle is towed for violation of this section, the city shall receive a
complaint from the owner or operator of a vehicle whose access or movement is
prevented. (Ord. 6364 § 1, 2011.)
10.36.217 Parked vehicle obstructing enforcement.3
It is unlawful for any person to stop, park, or angle park any vehicle upon a roadway
in such a manner or under such conditions as to prevent, hinder, obstruct, or delay law
enforcement officers from taking or being able to take any lawful action to enforce any
traffic or parking laws or regulations of the state of Washington or the city of Auburn.
(Ord. 6364 § 2, 2011.)
10.36.220 Parking in alleys.
When, under the provisions of this chapter, it is unlawful to park in an alley, it is
unlawful for any person to stop or park in such alley any noncommercial vehicle, except
for loading or unloading purposes, for periods in excess of five minutes, unless a written
permit first is secured from the chief of police. Commercial vehicles may stop or park in
such restricted areas for loading or unloading purposes only. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F),
1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(B).)
10.36.230 Parking near schools.
2 Code reviser's note: Ordinance 6364 adds these provisions as Section 10.36.215. The section has been
renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.
3 Code reviser's note: Ordinance 6364 adds these provisions as Section 10.36.216. The section has been
renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.
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On portions of streets contiguous to a block in which is located a public or private
school, it is unlawful to park or angle park a vehicle where so indicated by signs. (Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.090(G).)
10.36.240 Parking method generally.
A. Unless other parking requirements are specifically set forth elsewhere in the
Auburn City Code, the following shall apply to all vehicle parking within the city. A
vehicle parked on a street shall be headed in the direction of travel of the adjacent lane,
or in the direction of travel designated by traffic signs for such street, and when parked
parallel shall be parked with the vehicle wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the
curb or edge of the roadway; provided, however, if the roadway is marked for angle
parking to the right, the right front wheel of such vehicle shall be within 12 inches of the
curb or edge of the roadway; and provided further, that if the roadway is marked for
angle parking to the left, the left front wheel of such vehicle shall be within 12 inches of
the curb or edge of the roadway. In every event this section shall be interpreted so as to
require vehicles parked upon the public right -of -way to be parked consistent with the
required flow of traffic and facing in the same direction as the flow of traffic for the side
of the street where parked.
B. Any person found to have committed a violation of this section shall pay a fine of
$40.00 within 15 days from the date of the issuance of such notice, or in the sum of
$50.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of said notice, by paying the
same directly with the Auburn municipal court. (Ord. 6247 § 4, 2009; Ord. 6211 § 4,
2008; Ord. 6129 § 2, 2007; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.140(r).)
10.36.250 Obstructing driveways.
No owner, driver or other person having charge of any vehicle shall permit such
vehicle to stand or to be parked alongside of or in front of any portion of any sidewalk on
any street in the city where such portion of the sidewalk has been sloped from the street
property line down to the level of the outer edge of the adjacent pavement for the
purpose of permitting vehicles to cross such portion of the sidewalk in going to or from
the street and any oil station, garage or other place of business, or alongside of or in
front of any portion of any sidewalk in the city where other provision has been made
with the consent of the city for the vehicular crossing across such sidewalk, or in front of
any private driveway in the city, which driveway has been established with the consent
of the city. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.110.)
10.36.255 Obstructing post office boxes prohibited.
It shall be a violation of the ordinances of the city to stop, stand or park a motor
vehicle at any time upon the public highways or public places of the city directly in front
of or adjacent to clearly visible mail boxes, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30
p.m., Monday through Saturday, it shall be a violation of the ordinances of the city to
stop, stand or park a motor vehicle at any time upon the public highways or public
places of the city within 15 feet of clearly visible mail boxes, or in any other manner that
impedes access thereto; provided, that these parking restrictions shall not apply when
vehicles are temporarily stopped, standing or parked in front of or adjacent to mail
boxes for the purpose of depositing or picking up mail and only for such brief period of
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time that mail is actually being picked up or deposited. (Ord. 6247 § 5, 2009; Ord. 5841
§ 2, 2004; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4851 § 1, 1996; Ord.
3339 § 1, 1978; Ord. 3165 § 1, 1977.)
10.36.260 Seventy -two -hour parking limit.
No owner, driver or other person having charge of any vehicle shall permit such
vehicle to stand or to be parked in any street in the city for more than 72 hours
consecutively. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.210.)
10.36.261 Removal of parking enforcement tire markings — Penalty.
A. In checking for overtime parking, police officers, police department volunteers and
parking enforcement officers are authorized to use chalk marks on the tires of parked
vehicles, or any other identifying mark that does not deface the vehicle.
B. It shall be an infraction for any person to erase, eradicate or otherwise remove a
mark placed upon any automobile, truck or other vehicle pursuant to this section while
any such automobile, truck or other vehicle remains parked in the same place in which it
was located at the time the mark was placed upon the automobile, truck or other
vehicle.
C. Any person who commits a violation of this section shall be subject to a penalty in
the amount of $75.00. (Ord. 6129 § 6, 2007.)
10.36.262 Chain parking unlawful.
A. It shall be an infraction for any person to move and re -park a vehicle parked on
the street within one block of the original parking space in order to avoid a parking time
limit.
B. It shall be an infraction for any person to move and re -park a vehicle parked in a
parking lot to another space within the same parking lot in order to avoid a parking time
limit.
C. For the purposes of this section, a "block" shall be defined as a city street or alley
section located between consecutive intersections.
D. A violation of this section shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of $50.00.
(Ord. 6247 § 6, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 7, 2007.)
10.36.263 Continuous parking — Multiple violations.
Any person in continuous violation of the parking time limit provisions of this title
within a single 24 -hour period, or any person who commits multiple violations of the
parking time limit provisions of this title, within the same 24 -hour period, may be
additionally cited as a multiple offender and such act shall be an infraction which shall
be punishable by a fine of $50.00. (Ord. 6129 § 8, 2007.)
10.36.265 Violation.
Any person found to have committed a violation of ACC 10.36.100 through
10.36.260, excluding ACC 10.36.175, 10.36.190, 10.36.191, 10.36.205 and 10.36.240,
shall pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of the issuance of such notice, or
in the sum of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of said notice, by
paying the same directly with the Auburn municipal court. It shall be a separate
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violation, subject to the fines and penalties provided herein, chargeable independently
and successively, for each instance of overtime parking when the same vehicle is
parked for consecutive periods longer than the parking time limit. The monetary penalty
provided for by this section may be forfeited, or a contested or mitigation hearing may
be requested as authorized by law. (Ord. 6247 § 7, 2009; Ord. 6129 § 3, 2007; Ord.
5768 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5724 § 3, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2,
1998; Ord. 4218 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3338 § 1, 1978.)
10.36.268 Disabled parking — Violation.
A. A parking space or stall for a physically disabled person shall be indicated by a
vertical sign, between 48 and 60 inches off the ground, with the international symbol of
access described under RCW 70.92.120 displaying the notice "State disabled parking
permit required" and a warning that other vehicles without permits are subject to
impound.
B. Any person who meets the criteria for special parking privileges under Chapter
46.16 RCW shall be allowed free of charge to park a vehicle being used to transport
that person in parking zones or areas that are otherwise restricted as to the length of
time parking is permitted. This section does not apply to those zones or areas in which
the stopping, parking or standing of all vehicles is prohibited or which are reserved for
special types of vehicles. The person shall obtain and display a special card, decal, or
license plate under Chapter 46.16 RCW to be eligible for the privileges set forth in this
section. The display card must be hung from the rearview mirror and be visible through
the windshield, or placed in a clearly visible location, face up on the dashboard.
C. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a properly posted and marked
parking space or stall indicated for a physically disabled person as provided in
subsection A of this section for any purpose or length of time unless such vehicle
displays a special license plate, card or decal indicating that the vehicle is being used to
transport a disabled person as defined under Chapter 46.16 RCW.
D. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any crosshatched area
immediately adjacent to a properly posted and marked parking space or stall indicated
for a physically disabled person as provided in subsection A of this section.
E. A vehicle may be impounded with a parking citation to its owner when a vehicle
without a special license plate, card, or decal indicating that the vehicle is being used to
transport a disabled person as defined under Chapter 46.16 RCW is parked in a stall or
space clearly and conspicuously marked therefor whether the space is provided on
private property without charge or on public property, as signed and marked as set forth
in subsection A of this section. The issuance of a previous parking citation to said
vehicle for violation of the terms of this section shall constitute said prior notice.
F. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in front of or within 20 feet of a
wheelchair ramp on a public street, except for marked, disabled parking stalls.
G. Any violation of this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a monetary
penalty of $300.00. (Ord. 6247 § 8, 2009; Ord. 6231 § 10, 2009; Ord. 5724 § 4, 2002;
Ord. 5608 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4769 § 2,
1995; Ord. 4358 §§ 2, 3, 1989; Ord. 4023 § 1, 1985.)
III. Prohibited Parking Places and Areas
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10.36.270 Prohibited parking places.
A. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with other
provisions of this code or with the direction of a police officer or traffic - control sign or
signal, it is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand, park or angle park such
vehicle in or on any of the following places:
1. Within an intersection area;
2. Within 20 feet of an uncontrolled intersection;
3. Within 30 feet of an intersection controlled by a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic -
control signal;
4. On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked;
5. In front of or within 50 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire or police station
or within any marked area contiguous to such driveway, when properly signed;
6. In front of or within a fire or emergency service access or an area signed for
other safety access purposes;
7. In front of or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
8. Within any space marked as a fire lane;
9. In front of a public or private driveway, or within five feet of the end of the curb
radius leading thereto;
10. On a sidewalk, pedestrian path, or landscape strip. However, parking shall be
permitted on landscape strips subject to the maintenance requirements contained in
ACC 10.36.215, and where the landscape strip is eight feet or greater in width between
the curb and the sidewalk or the edge of right -of -way if there is no sidewalk, the
adjacent curb is mountable, and the parked vehicle does not obstruct the use of the
traveled way or sidewalk;
11. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when such
stopping, parking or angle parking would obstruct traffic;
12. In any alley, except that trucks or delivery vehicles may park or angle park in
alleys for such time, not in excess of 30 minutes, as may be necessary for the
expeditious loading or unloading of such vehicles or the delivery or pickup of articles or
materials, unless otherwise restricted by this chapter;
13. Upon any bridge, overpass, underpass, trestle, or approaches thereto;
14. On that portion of any street contiguous to and opposite any outside court,
corridor, passage, fire escape, exit or entrance door or any other place adjacent to, or
any door opening in any outer wall of any building containing, in whole or in part, any
theater, public auditorium, church, dance hall or other place of public assembly through
which the public must pass to leave such building, while such building is being utilized
for public gatherings; and it shall be incumbent upon and the duty of the owner or agent
of the property used for the purpose herein specified to designate such prohibited areas
by the placement of stanchions or signs or curb markings of the form and type
satisfactory to the city engineer;
15. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of
a street;
16. At any place where official traffic signs have been erected at the direction of
the city engineer prohibiting parking and /or angle parking, either at all times or at such
times as are indicated upon signage giving notice thereof;
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17. Outside of the limits of the individual parking spaces (stalls) designated for
vehicular on- street parking;
18. Within 30 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing;
19. At any place where all official signs prohibit stopping;
20. Within traffic lanes that are less than 18 feet wide on arterial and collector
roadways, as designated in the comprehensive transportation plan, except when
authorized by sign;
21. Within median lanes in the traveled way;
22. Within roadway shoulders that are less than eight feet wide;
23. Within marked bicycle lanes;
24. Upon any street or public way for the principal purposes of displaying the
vehicles for sale or for advertising services for vehicles;
25. Upon any street or public way for the purpose of doing any work on,
maintaining or repairing any vehicle except for repairs necessitated by an emergency;
26. Within any street -side drainage ditch or drainage swale;
27. Where prohibited by signage; or
28. Adjacent to a traffic island.
B. No person shall move a vehicle not owned by him into any such prohibited area
or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful.
C. If any person wishes a different parking restriction sign placement or a different
time parameter for any parking restrictions under this section, said person may forward
such request to the city engineer, thc mayor, thc city council public works committcc, or
thc full city council; providcd, that thc opportunity to rcqucst such changc docs not
thc city cnginccr, thcn thc mayor, thcn thc city council public works committcc, and
then the full city council. For review, the city engineer shall consult with community
development and police.
D. Violation — Penalty. Any person who violates this section has committed an
infraction and, except for those subsections set forth in Table 270 -1, shall pay a fine of
$30.00 within 15 days from the date of issuance of a notice of violation or of $40.00 if
paid after the fifteenth day from issuance of the notice.
Any person who violates any of the subsections listed in Table 270 -1 shall pay a fine
as set forth in that table.
Table 270 -1
Subsection
10.36.270(A)(1)
10.36.270(A)(2)
10.36.270(A)(3)
10.36.270(A)(7)
10.36.270(A)(8)
10.36.270(A)(10)
10.36.270(A)(16)
10.36.270(A)(17)
If paid within
15 days
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$50.00
$50.00
$40.00
$50.00
$50.00
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If paid after
15th day
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$60.00
$60.00
$50.00
$60.00
$60.00
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(Ord. 6275 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6247 § 9, 2009; Ord. 6211 § 6, 2008; Ord. 6129 § 4, 2007;
Ord. 6082 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5684 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code §
9.22.140.)
10.36.275 Prohibited parking of semitrailers and trailers.
Repealed by Ord. 5492. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4607 § 2, 1993.)
10.36.276 Authority to impound.
Repealed by Ord. 5492. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4607 § 2, 1993.)
10.36.277 Violation - Penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 5492. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord.
4607 § 2, 1993.)
10.36.280 Prohibited parking areas - Generally.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.130.)
10.36.290 Prohibited parking areas - Northeast Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5946 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5228 § 1,
1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5017 § 2, 1997; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord.
4468 § 1, 1990; Ord. 4236 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4144 § 2, 1986; Ord. 4118 § 4, 1986; Ord.
4098 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4090 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4013 §§ 1, 2, 1984; Ord. 3902 § 1, 1983;
Ord. 3854 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3736 § 1, 1982; Ord. 3508 §§ 1, 2, 1980; Ord. 3404 §§ 1, 2,
1979; Ord. 3332 § 2, 1979; Ord. 2997 § 2, 1976; Ord. 2891 § 1, 1975; 1957 code §
9.22.131.)
10.36.300 Prohibited parking areas - Northwest Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5947 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5812 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5758 § 1,
2003; Ord. 5724 § 5, 2002; Ord. 5660 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1,
2000; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord.
4882 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4144 § 3, 1986; Ord. 4118 § 5, 1986; Ord. 4098 § 2, 1985; Ord.
4013 § 3, 1984; Ord. 3881 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3841 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3736 §§ 2, 3, 4, 1982;
Ord. 3362 § 1, 1979; Ord. 2996 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.132.)
10.36.310 Prohibited parking areas - Southeast Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5830 § 2, 2004; Ord. 5748 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5710 § 1,
2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5228 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord.
5077 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4973 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4942 § 1, 1997; Ord.
4940 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4801 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4800 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4622 § 2, 1993; Ord.
4196 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4167 § 1, 1987; Ord. 4144 § 4, 1986; Ord. 4095 § 1, 1985; Ord.
4051 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4013 § 6, 1984; Ord. 3881 §§ 2, 3, 1983; Ord. 3359 § 1, 1979;
Ord. 3332 §§ 3, 4, 6, 1979; Ord. 3011 § 1, 1975; Ord. 2995 § 2, 1976; 1957 code §
9.22.133.)
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10.36.320 Prohibited parking areas — Southwest Auburn.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 3723 § 1, 1982; Ord. 2994 § 2, 1976; 1957
code § 9.22.134.)
10.36.330 No parking between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Mondays and
Wednesdays.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5396 § 1, 2000.)
10.36.340 No parking between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5685 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord.
4497 § 1, 1991; 1957 code § 9.22.150(b).)
10.36.343 No parking between 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5652 § 1, 2002.)
10.36.345 No parking between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4513 § 2, 1991.)
10.36.346 No parking between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5917 § 1, 2005.)
10.36.347 No parking between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.4
Repealed by Ord. 6082. (Ord. 5967 § 1, 2005.)
10.36.350 No parking areas — Identification.
The city engineer may paint the curb adjoining all no parking and prohibited parking
areas yellow or may post signs prohibiting parking on the curb adjoining no parking and
prohibited parking areas in order to identify such restricted zones. It is unlawful for any
other person to paint the curbs or post no parking signs in such restricted zones unless
the person is given authority to do so by the city council. (Ord. 6247 § 10, 2009; Ord.
5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.160.)
10.36.360 Violation — Penalty.
Any vehicle parked in violation of ACC 10.36.190 through 10.36.520 may be
impounded by the chief of police or designee, and the cost of such impounding shall be
paid by the owner or operator of such vehicle before the same is released. Any motor
vehicle owner or operator who violates any of the terms of ACC 10.36.250 through
10.36.350, except ACC 10.36.205 and 10.36.265, has committed an infraction and shall
pay a fine of $30.00 within 15 days from the date of issuance of such notice, or in the
sum of $40.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the issuance of such notice. Fines shall
be paid directly to the Auburn municipal court. (Ord. 6364 § 3, 2011; Ord. 6129 § 5,
2007; Ord. 5841 § 3, 2004; Ord. 5768 § 2, 2003; Ord. 5740 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5724 § 6,
4 Ord. 5967 added this section as ACC 10.36.346. It has been editorially renumbered to avoid duplication.
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2002; Ord. 5493 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord.
3012 § 1, 1975; 1957 code § 9.22.170.)
IV. Restricted Parking Zones
10.36.370 Fifteen - minute parking zones.
avcnucs in thc city:
"A" Street Northwest, west side, from the south curbline of 1st Street Northwest,
Wcst Main Strcct, north sidc, bcginning at a point 35 fcct cast of thc cast curblinc of
"A" Strcct Northcast thcncc castcrly 50 fcct. (Ord. 5758 § 1, 2003; Ord. 5720 § 1, 2002;
Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5/185 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. /1021 § 1,
198/1; Ord. 3736 § 5, 1982; Ord. 3352 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1979; Ord. 2993 § 2, 1976; 1957 code
§ 9.22.180.)Reserved.
10.36.380 One -hour parking zones.
A onc hour parking limit without mctcrs is cstablishcd on thc following strccts, which
onc hour parking limit shall cxist from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, cxcluding Sundays
and holidays:
wcst.
--
-. .
B _ H
N
e AM
North Division Strcct to thc wcst curblinc of Auburn Avcnuc.
1st Strcct Northwcst, north sidc, from thc st curblinc of "B" Strcct Northwcst to thc
B . H
1st Strcct Northwcst, south sidc, bctwccn thc wcst curblinc of "A" Strcct Northwcst
and thc ast curblinc of "B" Strcct Northwcst.
7th Strcct Northcast, south sidc, from thc cast curblinc of "B" Strcct Northcast to a
point 120 feet cast.
B . H
Strcct to thc north curblinc of Wcst Main Strcct.
B . H
thc north curblinc of 2nd Strcct Southcast.
"A" Strcct Southwcst, both sidcs, bctwccn thc south curblinc of Wcst Main Strcct to
thc first intcrsccting allcy south of 1st Strcct Southwcst.
"B" Strcct Northcast, cast sidc, only bctwccn Main Strcct and 1st Strcct Northcast.
Auburn Avcnuc, cast sidc, immcdiatcly north of thc cast wcst crosswalk locatcd on
Auburn Way North, cast sidc, bctwccn Main Strcct and 1st Strcct Northcast.
thc north curblinc of 'Ith Strcct Southcast.
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Reserved. (Ord. 6136 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5752 § 1, 2003;
Ord. 5660 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1, 2001; Ord. 5485 § 1, 2000; Ord. 5228 § 1, 1999;
Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5017 § 2, 1997; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4858 § 1,
1996; Ord. 4603 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4497 § 2, 1991; Ord. 4236 § 2, 1987; Ord. 4004 §§ 1,
2, 1984; Ord. 3984 §§ 1, 3, 1984; Ord. 3736 §§ 6, 7, 1982; Ord. 3508 § 3, 1980; Ord.
3352 §§ 4, 5, 1979; Ord. 3329 § 2, 1978; Ord. 3327 § 3, 1978; Ord. 3205 § 1, 1977;
Ord. 3149 § 4, 1976; Ord. 2999 § 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.190.)
10.36.390 Two -hour parking zones.
A two hour parking limit without mctcrs is cstablishcd on thc following strccts, which
two hour parking limit shall cxist from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, cxcluding Sundays
and holidays unlcss othcrwisc notcd bclow.
ast.
1st Strcct Northwcst, north sidc, bcginning 36 fcct cast of thc first intcrsccting allcy
wcst of North Division Strcct, thcncc wcst to "A" Strcct Northwcst.
1st Strcct Northwcst, south sidc, from thc cast curblinc of "A" Strcct Northwcst,
castcrly to thc wcst curblinc of North Division Strcct.
B . H
"A" Strcct Southwcst.
B . H
NAM . :. --
wcst.
2nd Street Southcast, north side, between Auburn Way South and "D" Street
Southcast.
2nd Street Southcast, south side, between "A" Street Southcast and "B" Street
Southcast.
Se-eft-h7
3rd Strcct Northcast, south sidc, bctwccn Auburn Avcnuc and Auburn Way North.
3rd Strcct Northcast, north sidc, bctwccn Auburn Avcnuc and a point 13 fcct wcst of
Auburn Way North.
'Ith Strcct Northcast, south sidc, bcginning at thc wcst curblinc of "J" Strcct
Oaks..., -
..
'Ith Street Northcast, south side, beginning at the cast curbline of "E" Street
'Ith Strcct Northcast, north sidc, bcginning at thc cast curblinc of "E" Strcct
marginal linc of Auburn Way South, thcncc cast 70 fcct.
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6th Strcct Northcast, north sidc, from thc cast curblinc of Auburn Way North,
asterly a distance of 20'1 feet.
6th Strcct Southcast, both sidcs, from thc wcst curblinc of Auburn W
st curblinc of "A" Strcct Southcast.
"A" Strcct Southwcst, cast sidc, bcginning at a point '130 fcct south of thc southcast
curbline of 2nd Street Southwest, thence south 1/15 feet.
B _ H
"D" Street Northcast, both sides, between East Main Strcct and 1st Street
Northcast.
"H" Strcct Northcast, cast sidc, bctwccn 'Ith Strcct Northcast and a point 100 fcct
B H
-_ --
and continuing north to its terminus.
Auburn Avcnuc, cast sidc, bctwccn a point 120 fcct south of 2nd Strcct Northcast to
a point 50 fcct south of thc south curblinc of 3rd Strcct Northcast.
Auburn Way North, cast sidc, from 1st Strcct Northcast to 2nd Strcct Northcast.
cast curblinc of "A" Strcct thcncc castcrly 50 fcct.
North Division and South Division Strccts, cast sidc, bctwccn 2nd Strcct Northcast
and 1st Strcct Southcast.
point 95 fcct north of thc north curblinc of Wcst Main Strcct.
South Division Street, west side only, between 2nd Street Southwest and 2nd Street
Street Southwest.
South Division Strcct, wcst sidc, bcginning at thc south curblinc of Wcst Main Strcct
continuing south to the north curbline of 1st Street Southwest.
Wcst Main Strcct, south sidc, from thc ast curb linc of "B" Strcct Southwcst to thc
wcst curblinc of "A" Strcct Southwcst. Reserved. (Ord. 6208 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6136 § 2,
2008; Ord. 6173 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6113 § 1, 2007; Ord. 5720 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5559 § 1,
2001; Ord. 5246 § 1 (Exh. C), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4977 § 1, 1997;
Ord. 4858 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4603 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4013 §§ 4, 5, 1984; Ord. 3467 §§ 1, 2,
1979; Ord. 3359 § 2, 1979; Ord. 3332 §§ 7, 8, 1979; Ord. 3327 § 2, 1978; Ord. 3205 §
2, 1977; Ord. 3184 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3149 § 3, 1976; Ord. 3139 §§ 1, 2, 1976; Ord. 2998
§ 2, 1976; 1957 code § 9.22.200.)
10.36.395 Three -hour parking zones.
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A thrcc hour parking limit without mctcrs is cstablishcd on thc following strccts,
Sundays and holidays.
"A" Street Northwest, north of Main and south of 3rd Northwcst;-be#sidcc
roadway, cxccpt "A" Strcct Northwcst, cast sidc, from thc north curblinc of Wcst Main
Strcct to thc south curblinc of 1st Strcct Northwcst (no parking zonc).
North Division Strcct, north of 2nd Strcct and south of 3rd Northwcst, both sidcs of
thc roadway.
Strcct, both sidcs of thc roadway.
"A" Strcct Northcast from 2nd Strcct Northcast to 7th Strcct Northcast, both sidcs of
thc roadway.
North Division Strcct north of 5th Strcct North ist to thc d ad cnd, both sidcs of thc
roadway.
5th Strcct Northcast from Burlington Northcrn Santa Fc tracks to Auburn Avcnuc,
both sidcs of thc roadway.
"B" Strcct Northcast from 3rd Strcct Northcast to 7th Strcct Northcast, both sidcs of
thc roadway.Reserved. (Ord. 5724 § 12, 2002.)
10.36.400 Overtime parking - Report.
It shall be the duty of the chief of police, or such other official of the city as may be
delegated authority over standing violations of ACC 10.36.370, 10.36.380 and
10.36.390, to report the following:
A. The number or location of the parking space in which the vehicle is or has been
parking in violation of any provision of this chapter;
B. The state license number of such vehicle;
C. The time during which such vehicle is or has been parking in violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter;
D. Any other facts, the knowledge of which is necessary for a thorough
understanding of the circumstances attending such violation. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F),
1999; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
10.36.410 Overtime parking - Notice - Order to report to court.
Each officer shall attach to such vehicle a notice to the owner or operator thereof
that such vehicle has been parking in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and
instructing the owner or operator to report to the municipal court of the city in regard to
such violation. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
10.36.420 Overtime parking - Fines.
Any person found to have committed a violation of ACC 10.36.370 through
10.36.430 shall pay a fine in the sum of $25.00 within 15 days from the date of the
issuance of such notice, or in the sum of $35.00 if paid after the fifteenth day from the
issuance of said notice, by paying the same directly with the Auburn municipal court.
The monetary penalty provided for by this section may be forfeited, or a contested or
mitigated hearing may be requested as authorized by law. (Ord. 5724 § 7, 2002; Ord.
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5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4218 § 2, 1987; Ord. 3338 § 2,
1978; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
10.36.430 Overtime parking — Failure to post bail or answer charge — Penalty.
Any person who neglects to answer to the charges set forth in such notice or to post
bail therefor as provided in ACC 10.36.420 is guilty of a violation of this chapter
regardless of the charges for which the notice was originally issued, and shall upon
conviction thereof be fined $30.00. (Ord. 5724 § 8, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999;
Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; 1957 code § 9.22.300.)
V. Contractor and Service Parking
10.36.440 Permission application required.
Whenever it becomes necessary to utilize restricted nonmetered parking space or
spaces for the parking of vehicles or other wheeled equipment required and necessary
to facilitate the construction, reconstruction and /or repair of improvements or property
abutting and adjacent to a restricted nonmetered parking zone, the prime contractor
must first file written application therefor, with the building official, as provided in ACC
10.36.450. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.215.)
10.36.450 Permit — Requirements.
The application /permit for such extended parking permit shall be made to the
building official on a form provided by the person designated by the mayor to process
the extended parking permit, which application /permit shall contain the name and
address of the applicant, a statement as to the business in which engaged, and a
description of the applicant's equipment or vehicles that will utilize the parking space or
spaces required, along with the term of the permit. The form provided shall be in
triplicate. The approved applicant's copy shall be posted by the applicant on the
premises in plain view for enforcement personnel to inspect. The second copy shall be
transmitted by the building official to the finance director for enforcement. The third copy
shall be kept on file with the building official until such time as the application /permit has
expired or notice has been received that the permit is no longer required. The
application /permit can specify only the space abutting and adjacent to the property
being improved, repaired and /or serviced. Any extension of time beyond a permit in
effect requires a new permit. No fee shall be charged. (Ord. 5897 § 20, 2005; Ord. 5212
§ 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.216.)
10.36.460 Space barricading.
A valid permit does not guarantee the applicant parking unless the applicant
maintains the placement of suitable barricades as recommended and approved by the
chief building official. The space or spaces covered by a permit are not to be barricaded
on days and hours when work is not in progress. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957
code § 9.22.217.)
10.36.470 Violation — Penalty.
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Any permittee who is in violation of ACC 10.36.440 through 10.36.460 has committed
an infraction and as such is subject to a fine of $30.00. (Ord. 5724 § 9, 2002; Ord. 5212
§ 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; 1957 code § 9.22.218.)
VI. Loading Zones
10.36.480 Traffic identification.
The city traffic engineer shall paint the curbs adjoining all commercial and passenger
loading zones white in order to identify such loading zones; provided however, the city
traffic engineer shall have the authority to designate such loading zones by signs alone
in the central business district. The city traffic engineer shall also be authorized to
designate bus loading zones by marking the curbs alternately with five feet of yellow
and five feet of red for the length of the zone, starting and ending with yellow; and
further, the bus loading zones shall be additionally designated by posted signs
designating the area as a bus loading zone and further designated by a sign which shall
read "No Parking Any Time." (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4821 § 2, 1996; Ord.
2759 § 1, 1973; 1957 code § 9.22.250.)
10.36.490 Commercial loading zones designated.
Thc following arc commcrcial loading zoncs:
B. Rcscrvcd.
C. "B" Strcct Southwcst, cast sidc, immcdiatcly south of Wcst Main Strcct,
southerly a distance of /10 feet.
D. Reserved.
Main Strcct cxtcnding north 20 fcct.
G. Auburn Way South, cast sidc, from a point 80 fcct south of thc south curblinc of
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H. Auburn Way North, cast sidc, bcginning 83 fcct north of thc northcrly curblinc of
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I. 25th Strcct Southcast, south sidc, bcginning 190 fcct cast of thc cast curblinc of
"D" Strcct Southcast, thcncc cast a distancc of 60 fcct.
J. "A" Strcct Northcast, cast sidc, bcginning 120 fcct south of thc south curblinc of
3rd Strcct Northcast, thcncc south a distancc of 60 fcct.
K. Thc city cnginccr shall havc thc authority to cstablish commcrcial loading zoncs
.Reserved. (Ord. 6154 § 1, 2008; Ord. 6114 § 1,
2007; Ord. 5902 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4821 § 2, 1996; Ord.
4616 § 2, 1993; Ord. 3865 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3190 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3149 § 2, 1976; Ord.
2851 § 2, 1974; Ord. 2850 § 2, 1974; 1957 code § 9.22.260(a).)
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10.36.500 Passenger loading zones.
Thc following arc passcngcr loading zoncs:
A. 'Ith Strcct Northcast, north sidc, bcginning at thc wcst curblinc of "H" Strcct
Northcast, thcncc wcst 200 fcct.
of "F" Strcct Southcast, thcncc cast 25 fcct.
C. East Main Strcct, north sidc, bcginning at thc cast curblinc of "G" Strcct
Southcast cast 115 feet.
D. "L" Street Southcast, cast side, beginning at the intersection of 7th Street
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E. "M" Street Southeast, west side, beginning at a point five feet south of the south
curblinc of 23rd Strcct Southcast cxtcndcd, thcncc north 8/1 fcct to thc bcginning,
thcncc north 65 fcct, during thc hours of 8:00 a.m. to '1:00 p.m. on rcgular school days.
F. Beginning 100 feet north of the north curbline of filth Street Northeast, thence
north 'I'I fcct on thc cast sidc of "H" Strcct Northcast, during thc hours from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
G. "D" Strcct Northwcst, wcst sidc, bcginning 237 fcct north of thc north curblinc of
Wcst Main Strcct and continuing north 120 fcct.
H. "A" Strcct Northwcst, wcst sidc, bcginning at a point 56 fcct north of thc north
curblinc of Wcst Main Strcct, thcncc north /13 fcct.
curblinc of "K" Strcct Northcast, thcncc wcstcrly 1/15 fcct.
curblinc of "C" Strcct Southcast, thcncc cast a distancc of 80 fcct.
K. Auburn Avcnuc, cast sidc, bcginning at a point 20 fcct south of thc south curblinc
Northcast.
south 50 fcct on thc cast sidc of "N" Strcct Southcast, during thc hours from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
M. Wcst Main Strcct, north sidc, bcginning 75 fcct wcst of thc wcstcrly curblinc of
B . H
N. Wcst Main Strcct, north sidc, bcginning /12 fcct wcst of thc castcrly curblinc of "F"
Strcct Southwcst wcstcrly for 20 fcct to a point 20 fcct cast of cntrancc of allcy.
O. South Division Strcct, wcst sidc, bcginning 20 fcct south of thc south curblinc of
3rd Strcct Southwcst and continuing south 130 fcct.
P. Auburn Avcnuc, cast sidc, bcginning 75 fcct north of thc north curblinc of 2nd
Strcct Northcast, thcncc north a distancc of 50 fcct.
Q. South Division Street, west side, beginning 60 feet south of the south curbline of
3rd Street Southwest, thence south /10 feet.
R. Thc city cnginccr shall havc thc authority to cstablish passcngcr loading zoncs
Reserved. (Ord. 6136 § 3, 2008; Ord. 6114 § 1,
2007; Ord. 5274 § 1, 1999; Ord. 5246 § 1 (Exh. D), 1999; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999;
Ord. 4821 § 2, 1996; Ord. 4617 § 2, 1993; Ord. 4431 § 2, 1990; Ord. 4096 § 2, 1985;
Ord. 4086 § 1, 1985; Ord. 4000 § 1, 1984; Ord. 3984 §§ 2, 4, 1984; Ord. 3849 § 1,
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1983; Ord. 3840 § 1, 1983; Ord. 3428 §§ 1, 2, 1979; Ord. 3181 § 1, 1977; Ord. 3168 §
1, 1977; Ord. 3110 § 1, 1976; Ord. 3025 § 1, 1975; 1957 code § 9.22.260(b).)
10.36.510 Short -term loading zones.
Repealed by Ord. 4821. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3805 § 1, 1982; Ord.
3082 § 1, 1976; Ord. 2768 § 1, 1973; 1957 code § 9.22.260(c).)
10.36.515 School bus loading zones.
The following arc school bus loading zoncs:
10th Street Southeast, south side, beginning 110 feet west of the west curbline of
"C" Strcct Southcast, thcncc cast to the wcst curblinc of "D" Strcct Southcast, school
days only, from 8:00 a.m. to /1:00 p.m.
'Ith Strcct Northcast, south sidc, bcginning at a point 200 fcct wcst of "J" Strcct
Northcast, thcncc wcst 800 fcct. Effcctivc school days only from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
"D" Strcct Southcast, wcstcrly sidc, for 20 fcct bcginning 125 fcct north of 2nd
p.m. to '1:15 p.m.Reserved. (Ord. 6208 § 2, 2008; Ord. 6136 § 4, 2008; Ord. 5212 § 1
(Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 4482 § 2, 1991; Ord. 3984 § 5, 1984; Ord. 3835 § 1, 1982; Ord.
3805 § 2, 1982; Ord. 3327 § 4, 1978; Ord. 3166 § 1, 1977.)
10.36.520 Parking in loading zones.
It is unlawful to stand, park or angle park any vehicle in any place established as a
loading zone as designated in ACC 10.36.480 through 10.36.510 except for the purpose
of, and only for such period of time as necessary for, expeditious loading or unloading of
such commercial or passenger vehicle. In no case shall the stop for loading or
unloading of articles or materials or passengers exceed 15 minutes in time. The
provisions of this article shall not be applicable between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. or on Sundays and holidays. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code §
9.22.260.)
10.36.530 Violation — Penalty.
Any person who leaves or parks a vehicle in a loading zone in violation of ACC
10.36.480 through 10.36.520 has committed an infraction and as such shall be subject
to a parking violation fine of $30.00. (Ord. 5724 § 10, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F),
1999; Ord. 5110 § 2, 1998; 1957 code § 9.22.270.)
VII. Violations
10.36.540 Evidence of violation.
In any prosecution charging a violation of any law or regulation governing the
standing or parking of a vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the
complaint was parked in violation of a law or regulation shall constitute prima facie
evidence that the registered owner of the vehicle was the person who parked the
vehicle where and at the time such violation occurred. (Ord. 6411 § 1, 2012; Ord. 5212
§ 1 (Exh. F), 1999; 1957 code § 9.22.100.)
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10.36.550 Penalty.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, violation of the provisions of this
chapter is an infraction, subject to penalties in accordance with ACC 1.25.050. (Ord.
5683 § 26, 2002; Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. F), 1999; Ord. 3013 § 1, 1975; 1957 code §
9.22.310.)
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C=ITY or
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Agenda Subject:
PCDC Status Matrix
Department:
Community Development
& Public Works
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Attachments:
PCDC Status M atrix
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Holman
Meeting Date: September 22, 2014
Date:
September 17, 2014
Budget Impact:
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Staff: Chamberlain
Item Number: DI.0
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PCDC Work Plan Matrix — September 22, 2014
LAND USE CODES /POLICIES
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At the July 28th PCDC meeting the Committee reviewed the code and
concurred that they would like to move them forward, the Public Works
Committee expressed their support to modify the design standard at their 9/2/14
meeting. At the 9/3/14 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission
expressed support to bring forward the amendments to increase the short plat
threshold to 9 at their October public hearing.
Staff presented the proposed code amendments related to floor area ratio within
the Downtown Urban Center (DUC) zone to the Planning Commission at their
9/3/14 meeting, the Commission is supportive of the amendments and
requested staff bring them forward for public hearing in October before the
Planning Commission.
Staff will formulate a strategy action plan and bring back to Committee as part of
the overall comprehensive plan update.
Code concepts and ideas to be developed based on Council retreat direction
and linked to the overall comprehensive plan update.
Funding options and ideas to construct and install the remaining 6 pedestrian
kiosks downtown. Staff is moving forward with the project ideas presented at
the 3/7/14 PCDC meeting and will look for other funding opportunities with the
City Council for the upcoming 2015 -2016 two year budget cycle.
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PARKS, ARTS & RECREATION
Discussion of the Auburn Avenue Theater.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
PCDC requested an update at a future meeting; briefing to be scheduled.
Updates provided as needed or requested.
Community Services to give annual updates.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & HEARING EXAMINER
On 12/09/13 the Arts Commission provided a presentation updating PCDC of
their 2013 plans and activities and will return for an update in 2014.
The Human Services Committee provided a 2013 update before PCDC on
1/27/14. The Human Services Committee is scheduled to present a 2014
update in 12 -2014.
The Hearing Examiner attended PCDC to present an annual briefing on
11/12/13. The next briefing is scheduled for fall of 2014.
September -2015.
The Committee held a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission on 3/18/14.
Annual update occurred on 5/28/14 with PCDC.
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Topic /Issue
Theater Lease
Building Community
Human Services Center
Unify communities through
centralized communication and
outreach
Arts Commission
Human Services Committee
Hearing Examiner
Parks & Recreation Board
Planning Commission
Transportation, Transit, and Trails
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Annual update occurred 10/28/14 with PCDC.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN /CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING (Long Range Planning)
Major update of the comprehensive plan for the next 20 years +;
Community visioning meetings were held the week of March 11 -13 and March
18 -20 with grocery store intercept events held April 7 -9. Report back to the
community of the vision themes was held May 21St. The draft report was
presented at the June 30th COW meeting and has now been finalized. Copies
will be shared with the City Council.
Update to the three utility comprehensive plans as the City updates its
comprehensive plan. Joint PCDC and PWC meeting held on June 2nd to review
the draft policies for the three utility comprehensive plans.
Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update in concert with the comprehensive
plan update project.
Major update of the comprehensive plan. Now that Imagine Auburn is
complete, staff is working through updating the various elements of the
comprehensive plan. Anticipate a working draft available late Fall 2014.
Resolution No. 5075, the 2015 -2020 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) was approved on 6 -16 -14 by City Council.
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Major Comprehensive Plan
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• Visioning for the major update
• Water, Sewer, Storm
Scope: Update to the Water,
Sewer, and Storm
Comprehensive Plans in concert
with the Comprehensive Plan
Update project.
• Transportation Planning
Scope: Long -term planning for
the interrelationship between
land use and transportation
infrastructure.
• Update the Elements of the
Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Improvement
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Scope: 6 -year TIP that is
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Update annually as needed as part of the comprehensive plan update process.
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6489, the 2013 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments at the 12/2/13 City Council meeting.
Committee discussion on impact fees and calculations.
UPDATES AND BRIEFINGS
An Economic Development update was provided to the Committee on 4/14/14,
future briefings will be provided as needed.
Staff to stay in touch with Planning Dept. and keep coordination &
communication open with Tribe. The City met with the Muckleshoot Tribe on
11/19/13.
The Auburn Downtown Association provided an update at the 4/14/14 meeting
and will return in the spring of 2015 for their annual update.
City tracking potential station stops expansion study by Amtrak. Public Works
staff provided an update at the Committee's 3/25/13 meeting, the WSDOT
station stop expansion feasibility study is expected to be complete in June,
2013. Council passed Resolution No. 4949 supporting an Amtrak stop in
Auburn.
LGCC to provide a briefing as needed.
Stream and wetland restoration activities are ongoing.
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Scope: 6 -year capital facilities
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Economic Development Updates
Muckleshoot Tribe
The ADA
Amtrak
Les Gove Community Campus
Auburn Environmental Park
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CRS: Staff is evaluating the 2013 changes to the CRS program requirements
and developing policy options for the Committee to consider for City's future
approach to CRS participation. FEMA on -site audit of the City's CRS Program
is scheduled for 11/6/14.
NFIP -ESA: City has received notice that FEMA's model floodplain ordinance
has been revised and new City regulations must be adopted and submitted to
FEMA. Staff is preparing amendments to the City's regulations to meet this
requirement.
On 4/14/14 staff provided an update of City environmental restoration projects
planned and in progress for 2014, and will return in the Spring of 2015 for an
update.
CP1016: Fenster Phase 2 Levee Setback — The project is under construction.
CP0746: Mill Creek Wetland 5K Restoration — Final design has been
completed, a Project Partnership Agreement between the City and the Army
Corps of Engineers has been executed, and staff is working to complete the
real estate certification process required by the Corps.
CP1315: City Wetland Mitigation — Design and construction of compensatory
wetland mitigation in the Auburn Environmental Park is ongoing.
Resolution No. 5031, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan
was adopted by City Council on 2 -3 -14. The parking permit program will be
blended into the CDPMP. Staff will provide monthly briefings on the
development and implementation of parking management strategies.
Ordinance No. 6477 was adopted by City council on 9/3/13. Staff provided an
update at the 6/09/14 meeting. The City Council passed a one -year moratorium
on 6 -16 -14 to look at the regulations that were adopted back in September.
Now that the new regulations have been implements for about nine months, the
City is evaluating whether additional code modifications are needed. Staff
reviewed several policy questions with PCDC at their 7/14/14 meeting. Staff
anticipates taking a discussion forward to Planning Commission in October
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