HomeMy WebLinkAbout4317 Resolution - Single Room Occupancy Moratorium RESOLUTION NO. 4317
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, CONTINUING THE MORATORIUM
ESTABLISHED THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 4241
PROHIBITING PERMITTING SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
(SRO) HOUSING AND CONVERSION THERETO 1N THE
CITY OF PASCO PENDING STUDY OF IMPACTS AND BEST
DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND POLICY
WHEREAS,pursuant to Ordinance 4425 passed on February 19, 2019, the City of Pasco
made provision in its code, at 25.162 for siting SRO facilities in its C-1 (Retail Business), C-2
(Central Business District}, and C-3 (General Business District); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Ordinance 4425 was to address non-compliance of certain
public nuisance properties, while also providing for low-income housing for City residents; and
WHEREAS, SROs have historically provided low-income housing to both men and
women dating back to the 19�Century; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco sees the potential for real impact to the City's homeless
populations, but lacks current information necessary to ensure that best practices in terms of
development and SRO policy are utilized to reach the greatest number of residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified appropriate zones in which to locate SROs, but
currently lacks codes, regulations, and policies which could best effectuate the original intent
behind Ordinance 4425; and
WHEREAS, SRO housing policies include a range of broad topics warranting review of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations relating to
policy limits, to ensure equal and fair treatment of all SRO residents in the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 4158 on March 7, 2022, declaring a
moratorium which prohibited the permitting and conversion of additional SRO units; and
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a housing capacity plan process that will analyze a
variety of issues and options directly relating provision of housing and housing affordability and
include the opportunity for further public comment and input; and
WHEREAS,the City conducted a public hearing on SRO Moratorium on March 6, 2023,
to consider comments relating to this Moratorium; and
WHEREAS,RCW 36.70A.390 allows for a moratorium to be extended by six months as
long as a public hearing and findings are adopted prior to any extension; and
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WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 4241 on September 7, 2022, extending the
Moratorium established through Resolution No. 4158 which prohibited the permitting and
conversion of additional SRO units, for an additional six (6)months; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON,hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. Findin�s.
After a public hearing on March 6, 2023 was held, the below findings are hereby adopted:
A. The impacts to the City due to the application of SROs could be significant on the
City's roads and traffic system;
B. There may also be parking implications that would have impacts on the City;
C. SROs may also affect residential and commercial neighborhoods in the City; and
D. The City needs time to evaluate the impacts and to address them in terms of
potential regulations of SROs.
Section 2. Term of Moratorium. The Moratorium shall be extended six (6) months
from the date of its authorization by the City Council of the City of Pasco.
Section 3. Moratorium Continued. The Moratorium established through Resolution
4158 and continued through Resolution 4241 is hereby extended to allow for the City to conduct
a study on SRO's impacts and best practices in terms of development standards and housing
policy.
Section 4. Effective Date. Resolution No. 4158 shall remain in effect for an
additional six (6) months, expiring on the 7th day of September, 2023, unless otherwise
terminated or extended.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 6th day of March,
2023. _
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Blanc arajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Fer aw, PLLC
City Clerk City orneys
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