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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall - Council Chambers
525 North Third Avenue
Pasco, Washington
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
6:30 PM
This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.com/psctvlive.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE
III. ROLL CALL: Declaration of Quorum
IV. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2024.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
• CA2024-001 – Overnight Truck Habitation
VIII. WORKSHOP
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
X. AJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers
525 North Third Avenue
Pasco, Washington
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024
6:30 PM
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 August 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
City of Pasco Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by Chair Jerry Cochran. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Cochran led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Rosa Torres, Mitchell Moffitt, Dana Crutchfield, Rachel Teel, and Jerry Cochran, a quorum was declared. Commissioners Excused: Paul Mendez, Abel Campos, Kim Lehrman, Jay Hendler Staff Present: Community & Economic Development Director Jacob Gonzalez, and Community & Economic Deputy Director Craig Raymond, Senior Planner Jennifer Ballard, CDBG Administrator Kristin Webb, and Administrative Assistant II Carmen Patrick
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Cochran explained the Planning Commission is an advisory board made up of volunteers
appointed by City Council.
He further explained the purpose of the Planning Commission was to provide recommendations to
City Council regarding changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Updates, Block Grant
Allocations and Zoning Code. The Planning Commission is tasked with considering the long-term
growth and development of the community, the impact of land use decisions on community,
livability, economic opportunity, housing affordability, public services, and the environment. Chair
Cochran reminded the audience tonight’s proceedings were being broadcast live on City of Pasco’s
Facebook page and on Charter Cable PSC Channel 191 and will be rebroadcast several times
during the next month.
He stated the meeting was also being recorded and could be watched on City of Pasco’s website,
which is Pasco-wa.gov. Click on the VIDEO ON DEMAND link and make your selection there.
Chair Cochran stated copies of the meeting agenda were available on the back table. He then asked
that everyone silence cell phones to prevent interruptions during the meeting. For those present this
evening, when you are given the opportunity to address the Commission, please come to the
podium, speak clearly into the microphone, and state your name and city of address for the record.
Chair Cochran reminded the audience and the Planning Commission that Washington State Law
requires public meetings like the one being held this evening not only be fair, but also appear to be
fair. In addition, Washington State Law prohibits Planning Commission members from
participating in discussions or decisions in which the member may have a direct interest or may be
either benefited or harmed by the Planning Commission’s decision. An objection to any Planning
Commission member hearing any matter on tonight’s agenda needs to be aired at this time or it will
be waived.
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Chair Cochran asked if there were any Planning Commission members who have a declaration at
this time regarding any of the items on the agenda.
Chair Cochran recused himself due to being a board member of Domestic Violence
Services, a current CDBG Grant Applicant, whose application is getting voted on.
Chair Cochran asked if anyone in the audience objected to any Planning Commission member
hearing any of the items on the agenda.
No declarations were heard.
Chair Cochran stated the Planning Commission needed and valued public input explaining it helped
the Commission understand the issues more clearly and allowed for better recommendations to City
Council. Furthermore, in many cases, this could be the only forum for the public to get facts and
opinions placed into the official record and City Council will use to make the Commission’s
decision. He encouraged those present to take full advantage of this opportunity.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Moffitt moved to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of July 18,
2024, Commissioner Crutchfield seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
A. 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) MF#BGAP2024-003 Program
Allocations MF#BGAP2024-003
Kristin Webb spoke to the Commissioners regarding the updates she made per their request
regarding the options of the CDBG program allocations. She explained all 3 options and the
differences between them.
Commissioners concern was grant funding for a city employee, and would like next year for the
City to find other funding regarding this position.
Commissioner Crutchfield made a motion to adopt Option 3 with a recommendation to City
Council to seek additional funds to fully support Code Enforcement. Seconded by
Commissioner Teel, motion passed unanimously.
B. 2025 HOME Program MF# BGAP2024-004 Allocation and Annual Work Plan MF#
BGAP2024-004
Kristin Webb shared Pasco, in collaboration with Kennewick and Richland, has been part of a
HOME Consortium since 1996, allowing the cities to receive federal HOME funds. After
setting aside 10% for the lead agency (currently Richland) and 15% for the Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Pasco’s estimated entitlement is $116,160.
Additional program income from down payment assistance payoffs is estimated at $100,000.
We are budgeting $98,800 for the rehabilitation/acquisition of a house, which will be
purchased, rehabbed, and sold to a low-income family. For down payment assistance, we
expect to allocate $10,000 for one home, given Pasco’s current purchase limit of $347,000. The
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 August 15, 2024
Consortium is also rebranding its down payment assistance program with real estate agencies to
increase awareness.
Additionally, $98,080 is allocated for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, administered by
Community Action Connection (CAC). Lastly, $10,000 is budgeted for program administration
by Pasco staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
WORSHOP
A. Code Amendment CA 2024-001 Overnight Truck Habitation
Jennifer Ballard provided an update on CA 2024-001, the Overnight Truck Parking and
Habitation code amendment, which was initiated by a citizen due to developer interest. This
year, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and several workshops to define and draft
ordinance language. The Commission reviewed the draft ordinance, made recommendations,
and proposed changes.
Key points include limiting overnight truck parking and habitation to industrial zoning districts
(I-1, I-2, and I-3) with a special permit, a maximum 72-hour stay, and access via highways and
local truck routes. The ordinance requires a 1,000-foot buffer from residential areas, parks, and
schools, and a maximum facility size of 15 acres. Amenities like restrooms, pet relief areas, and
potable water must be provided, and the site must be clean, safe, and secure with 24-hour
management, perimeter fencing, security cameras, and safety lighting. Signage will include
contact information for Code Enforcement and Benton Franklin Health District. Solid waste
management and additional amenities per 30 parking stalls are also required. The draft
ordinance includes changes reviewed at the July 18th meeting.
The Commission stated their concerns, however, agreed that this should move forward to a
public hearing.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jacob Gonzalez informed the Commission that it was Commissioner Mendez last meeting, he has
been on the Planning Commission since 2015, and he has been a part of several major planning
efforts and projects within the city and thanked him for his time and dedication.
The City Council reappointed the position, and the new Commissioner will be present for the
September 19, 2024, meeting.
Commissioner Moffitt announced it would be his last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cochran stated with no other business, I recommend a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Crutchfield made the motion to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by
Commissioner Moffitt, motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 August 15, 2024
YouTube link to watch full meeting: Pasco Planning Commission, August 15, 2024 (youtube.com)
Respectfully submitted,
Carmen Patrick, Administrative Assistant II
Community & Economic Development Department
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Remote
THURSDAY, September 19, 2024
6:30 PM
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To: Planning Commission
From: Jennifer Ballard, Senior Planner
Subject: Public Hearing: CA2024-001, Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation Code
Amendment
Background
The City of Pasco received a request from B4 Development (Applicant) to initiate a text amendment
to Title 25 of the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC), aiming to accommodate overnight truck habitation.
This proposed use is distinct from other uses in the PMC, such as off-street parking lots and truck
stops. This request entails establishing designated areas for drivers to sleep or reside in their trucks
overnight as a site’s primary use, a matter not currently addressed by the existing code.
As of now, overnight truck habitation is not explicitly defined within PMC Title 25. However,
according to PMC 25.120.020 and PMC 25.125.020, "All uses not otherwise prohibited by law" are
permitted within the I-2 and I-3 zoning districts, respectively. Hence, overnight truck habitation is
permitted in these districts as a recognized use.
The purpose of the code amendment is to delineate overnight truck habitation as a designated use
within the Pasco Municipal Code. This involves specifying the zoning districts where this use would
be permitted either as a matter of right or through a special permit process, and to formulate
suitable development standards that objectively regulate aspects such as site design, layout, and
environmental considerations.
Planning Commission Meeting, Workshop and Hearing Summary (January – August 2024)
At the January 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant spoke to the needs and
benefits of overnight truck parking facilities to the region, and Staff asked the Planning Commission
to ask if there was interest enough to develop an ordinance to address overnight truck parking and
habitation.
The Commissioners requested additional information about the need for truck parking so a follow
up presentation was prepared by Staff for the February 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
During the February 2024 Planning Commission meeting discussions focused on potential
development regulations for overnight truck habitation facilities. Key topics included site design and
layout considerations to mitigate visual and noise impacts, infrastructure and utilities provisions,
safety and security measures, environmental considerations, accessibility and amenities provisions,
community compatibility, traffic management, and emergency preparedness.
The Planning Commission discussed the importance of addressing these aspects to ensure the
compatibility of overnight truck habitation facilities with surrounding communities and to minimize
negative impacts on traffic, environment, and community aesthetics. A broader question raised
during the Planning Commission deliberations was the overall impact of such use, and value of a by-
right approval process for the proposed use on industrially zoned property, and a requirement of
special permit approval in commercially zoned property. Additionally, the Planning Commission
expressed interest in community engagement and input, particularly from potentially affected
neighborhoods and residents.
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At the April 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners requested from staff
information regarding buffer distances from residential uses, a comparison of potential provisions
of the use to the Residential [Recreational Vehicle] Parks (PMC Title 19) requirements, traffic
considerations, minimum site size requirements, and information related to existing properties that
have some overnight truck habitation areas and lots designated for truck storage. A concern was
expressed at the meeting for the potential impacts that overnight truck habitation may have within
commercially zoned districts as they are more likely to be in areas adjacent to residential uses than
industrial zoning districts.
At the May 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, the Commissioners emphasized the need for
security, lighting, fencing, and felt that Overnight Truck Habitation was only appropriate in industrial
zoning districts and not appropriate as a primary use in commercial zoning districts. The Applicant
wished to have Overnight Truck Habitation as conditional use in the C-3 zoning district that would
be approved via Special Permit with no additional municipal code requirements.
During the July 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, the draft ordinance was reviewed by the
Commission who refined the draft language.
The Applicant had targeted a specific property to develop into Overnight Truck Parking and
Habitation when initiating the request for this text amendment. That property is currently zoned C-
3, and more importantly within 1,000 feet of existing residential uses and residentially zoned land.
With changes proposed by the Planning Commission, the draft ordinance would exclude the
Applicant’s target site and after the July Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant is no longer
pursing its development in relation to this ordinance. Staff requested that codifying Overnight Truck
Parking and Habitation continue given the increased need for the land use, as identified by the
Washington State Department of Transportation. The Planning Commission voted to hold a second
public hearing on the Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation draft ordinance to provide the public
an opportunity to comment, as the first public hearing did not include a written ordinance.
Draft Ordinance Highlights:
The below chart highlights rules and regulations in the draft ordinance.
Overnight Truck Parking
& Habitation
Zoning District
All non-
Industrial
districts
I-1 I-2 I-3
Permitted as Primary Use or
Accessory?
PR
O
H
I
B
I
T
E
D
Conditional Use, Special Permit Approval
Required
Maximum Stay 72 hours in a 96-hour period
Access Route to/from Site
Highways and Local Truck Routes per PMC
10.80.040
Buffer from Residential & Mixed-Use
Zoned Land
1,000 feet, no buffer reduction (see Exhibit B
for visual representation of Buffer)
Buffer from Existing Residential Uses 1,000 feet, no buffer reduction (see Exhibit B
for visual representation of Buffer)
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cont. Zoning District
All non-
Industrial
districts
I-1 I-2 I-3
Facility Design
PR
O
H
I
B
I
T
E
D
• Maximum size 15 acres
• Designed for a minimum 67-foot wheel base
tractor-trailer
• Tractor-trailer parking stall must
accommodate a 74-foot truck and striped
Parking & Drive Isle Surface Pavement
Security • 24-hour on-site management
• Automatically closing gate w/ security
camera
• Perimeter fencing required for Primary Use &
Accessory Use
Lighting .5 – 7.5 footcandles on pavement w/ 3:1
uniformity ratio
Landscaping & Screening • Chapter 25.180 Industrial zone requirements
apply.
• Language added from Ch 25.160 PMC RV Park
Signage • 24/7 management phone number
• Truck Route Map
• Code Enforcement phone number
Benton Franklin Health District phone number
Solid Waste • 1 Outdoor commercial trashcan per 5 stalls
• Facilities shall be maintained free of litter and
garbage.
• Language added from Ch 25.160 PMC RV Park
• Commercial Dumpster
Amenities Required • Permanent Single Occupancy Restrooms
connected to city sewer and temperature
controlled.
• Pet relief areas
• Potable water
• Additional amenities required per facility
size per 30 stalls
Accessory Uses • Management and maintenance buildings,
guard houses, recreational facilities,
restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, other
uses complementary to primary use
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The draft ordinance specifically amends Pasco Municipal Code Section 25.15.170 Definitions and
creates Chapter 25.163 Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation (Exhibit A).
Public and Agency Comment
Staff Received no comment in response to the Notice of Public hearing.
Comprehensive Plan
The proposed ordinance supports the following goals and policies of the City of Pasco’s
Comprehensive Plan 2018 to 2038:
LU-1. GOAL: TAKE DELIBERATE, CONSISTENT, AND CONTINUOUS ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE
COMMUNITY’S QUALITY OF LIFE
LU-1-B Policy: Enhance the physical appearance of development within the community
through land use regulations, design guidelines, and performance and maintenance
standards including landscaping, screening, building facades, color, signs, and parking lot
design and appearance.
LU-1-D Policy: Land uses should be permitted subject to adopted standards designed to
mitigate land use impacts on adjacent, less intensive uses, while preserving constitutionally
protected forms of expression.
LU-2. GOAL: PLAN FOR A VARIETY OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WITHIN THE UGA
LU-2-D Policy: Encourage the use of buffers or transition zones between noncompatible land
uses.
ED-1. GOAL: MAINTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS AN IMPORTANT AND ONGOING CITY
INITIATIVE
ED-1-A Policy: Promote an environment which supports the development and expansion of
business opportunities.
ED-2. GOAL: ASSURE APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND DESIGN OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES
ED-2-B Policy: Encourage development of a wide range of commercial and industrial uses
strategically located near major transportation corridors or facilities and in close proximity
to existing or proposed utility infrastructure while supporting local and regional needs.
ED-3. GOAL: MAINTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES TO ENSURE THAT
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS ARE GOOD NEIGHBORS
ED-3-A Policy: Enhance compatibility of commercial and industrial development with
residential and mixed-use neighborhoods with appropriate landscaping, screening, building
and design standards.
TR-5 GOAL: MAINTAIN A FREIGHT ROUTE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL AREAS TR-5-A Policy: Promote the safe and efficient movement of freight through the
city.
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TR-5-A Policy: Support the development of facilities that are critical components of the
movement of freight.
Next Steps
Staff recommends Planning Commission recommend approval of the draft ordinance codifying
Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation to City Council.
Exhibits
A - Ordinance Amending PMC Title 25 to allow for Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation
B – Map: Land available for Truck Parking Outside of Required 1,000-foot Buffers
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 1
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 25 “ZONING” TO ALLOW
FOR OVERNIGHT TRUCK PARKING AND HABITATION.
WHEREAS, freight truck parking shortages are a national concern affecting the safety of
commercial motor vehicle drivers and other roadway users as well as the efficiency of U.S. supply
chains; and
WHEREAS, the need for safe freight truck parking has been identified by the United
Stated Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and Washington State
Department of Transportation especially during the hours of 7PM to 5AM; and
WHEREAS, overnight truck habitation (residing in a parked truck overnight) is not
explicitly defined within the Pasco Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, this code amendment is intended to define overnight truck parking and
habitation as a use within the Pasco Municipal Code. This involves specifying the zoning districts
where this use would be permitted and establishing regulations regarding said use.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 25.15.170 of the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) entitled “O
definitions” is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.170 O DEFINITIONS.
“Open space” means an unoccupied space open to the sky on the same lot with a
building.
Outdoor Storage. See definition under PMC 25.180.030.
Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation. See definition under PMC 25.163.020.
Section 3. Title 25 of the PMC entitled “Zoning” is hereby amended and shall read as
follows:
TITLE 25
ZONING
Chapters:
25.05 Title – Purpose
25.10 Interpretation and Enforcement
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 2
25.15 Definitions
25.20 Zoning Districts Established – Zoning Map
25.22 Zone District Standards
25.25 R-T Residential Transition District
25.30 R-S-20 Suburban District
25.35 R-S-12 Suburban District
25.40 R-S-1 Suburban District
25.45 R-1 Low Density Residential District
25.50 R-1-A Low Density Residential Alternate District
25.55 R-1-A2 Low Density Residential Alternate District
25.60 R-2 Medium Density Residential District
25.65 R-3 Medium Density Residential District
25.70 R-4 High Density Residential District
25.75 RP Residential Park District
25.80 O Office District
25.85 C-1 Retail Business District
25.90 C-2 Central Business District
25.95 Downtown Pasco Overlay District
25.97 Broadmoor Overlay District
25.100 C-3 General Business District
25.105 C-R Regional Commercial District
25.110 BP Business Park District
25.115 I-1 Light Industrial District
25.120 I-2 Medium Industrial District
25.125 I-3 Heavy Industrial District
25.127 Mixed-Use District
25.130 I-182 Corridor Overlay District
25.135 Commercial Corridors Design Standards
25.140 Planned Unit Development
25.145 Planned Density Development
25.150 Home Occupations
25.155 Density Increase
25.160 Recreational Vehicle Parks
25.161 Accessory Dwelling Units
25.162 Single Room Occupancy Housing
25.163 Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation.
25.165 Use Regulations
25.170 Nonconforming Uses
25.175 Site and Building Design Standards
25.180 Landscaping and Screening
25.185 Off-Street Parking
25.190 Airport Overlay District
25.195 Land Use Hearings by Examiner
25.197 Mineral Lands
25.200 Special Permits
25.205 Homeless Temporary Shelters
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 3
25.210 Amendments and Rezoning
25.215 Comprehensive Plan
25.220 Annexation Procedure
Section 4. That a new Chapter of the Pasco Municipal Code, 25.163, entitled
“Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation” is hereby created and shall read as follows:
CHAPTER 25.163
OVERNIGHT TRUCK PARKING AND HABITATION
Sections:
25.163.010 Purpose.
25.163.020 Definition.
25.163.030 Permitted zones.
25.163.040 General requirements and development standards.
25.163.010 Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to improve the state of truck parking in Pasco by
ensuring that Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation facilities are located,
developed and occupied in accordance with standards and regulations which will
protect the health, safety, general welfare and convenience of the users of such
facilities and the residents of the City of Pasco.
25.163.020 Definition.
“Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation Facility” means an off-street site where
commercial vehicle drivers can park their vehicles, with or without an attached
trailer, where said driver can access on-site amenities and sleep in their vehicle.
25.163.030 Permitted zones.
An Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation facility is prohibited in all zoning
districts as a primary or accessory use, other than the following zoning districts
where it may be approved as a conditional use via special permit per Chapter 25.200
PMC:
I-1 (Light Industrial District).
I-2 (Medium Industrial District).
I-3 (Heavy Industrial District).
25.163.040 Development standards.
(1) Prohibited within 1,000 feet of Residential or Mixed-Use zoning districts,
existing residential uses (Including Recreation Vehicle Parks that allow long-term
stays. Excluding caretaker’s residences per PMC 25.165.060), parks, and schools.
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 4
(2) Site access to and from US 12, US 395, SR 397, I-182 shall be via truck routes
as identified in PMC 10.80.040.
(3) Site access, layout and interior circulation must accommodate the safe and
efficient movement of a minimum 67-foot wheel base tractor-trailer.
(4) Parking stalls and drive isles shall be paved. Parking stalls for tractor trailers
must be designed to accommodate a tractor trailer with minimum 74-foot length
and appropriately striped.
(5) Maximum facility size: 15 acres, including stormwater management areas and
other appurtenances.
(6) Maximum stay shall not exceed 72 hours in a 96-hour period.
(7) Security.
(a) Site shall have 24-hour on-site management.
(b) Site shall have an access gate(s) that automatically close after each vehicle and
pedestrian. Pedestrians must not be able to access site under, over or around
closed gates. Vehicle gates shall be set back a minimum 80 feet from travel lane
of public road used to access the site and be equipped with security camera(s).
(c) Site shall have a perimeter fence. When Overnight Truck Parking & Habitation
is an accessory use, perimeter fencing shall encompass area designated for
Overnight Truck Parking & Habitation.
(8) Lighting. Area enclosed by perimeter fencing shall be lit to provide adequate
vision, comfort and safety of site users. Lighting shall be uniform within the
permitter fencing, with no dark parches or pockets. All lighting fixtures serving the
site shall be full cutoff fixtures as defined by the Illuminating Engineering Society
of North America (IESNA).
Minimum Footcandles on Pavement 0.5 foot-candles (fc)
Maximum Footcandles on Pavement 7.5 fc
Uniformity Ratio,
Maximum:Minimum
3:1
Minimum Footcandles at five (5) feet
Above Pavement
0.25 fc
Maximum light trespass on adjacent
properties
.1 fc
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 5
(9) Permanent Restrooms. Temperature controlled single-occupancy permanent
restrooms, with a sink and toilet, shall be provided on-site per chart below.
Restrooms shall be accessible whenever parking facility is in operation and
connected to the City’s sewer utility.
Truck Parking Stalls Minimum Number of Bathroom Stalls
1 to 15 1
16 to 35 2
36 to 55 3
56-80 4
81-110 5
111 to 150 6
Over 150 +1 per 50
(10) Solid Waste Disposal. Facilities shall be maintained free of litter and garbage.
(a) Site shall have a minimum of one (1) commercial dumpster.
(b) One (1) outdoor commercial trashcan shall be provided for every five (5) truck
parking stalls.
(11) On-site Amenities.
(a) Water fountains or bottle fillers for potable water are required per table below:
Truck Parking Stalls Minimum Number of Water Fountains or
Bottle Fillers
1 to 50 1
51 to 100 2
101+ 3
(b) 100 square feet of pet relief area shall be provided for every 30 truck parking
stalls. Area shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide, contain a trash receptacle, and
provide pet waste bags.
(c) One (1) additional amenity shall be provided per 30 truck parking stalls. Each
of the following is considered one amenity: a secure shower, a clothes washer
and dryer, outdoor seating for four people, vending machine(s) for both
beverages and food. Additional features can be considered amenities at the
discretion of the Community and Economic Development Director.
(12) Landscaping and screening. In apparent cases of conflict between provisions,
the most restrictive shall prevail.
(a) Site must comply with Chapter 25.180 PMC. Truck parking stalls are considered
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 6
parking lots for purposes of landscaping and screening.
(b) All areas of the facility, including perimeter setback areas not utilized for drive
isles, parking stalls, walkways, buildings, and amenity areas, shall be
landscaped.
(c) All landscaping and screening shall be maintained.
(13) Signage.
(a) A map of City truck routes or a QR code for such map posted online, the City
of Pasco Code Enforcement phone number, and the Benton Franklin Health
District phone number shall be posted at the exit gate of the site and one
additional location.
(b) The phone number to the on-site manager that is available 24 hours a day to
handle site access and site maintenance issues shall be posted at the site entry
gate and on the restroom building.
(14) Accessory uses. Management and maintenance buildings, guard houses,
recreational facilities, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and other uses and
structures customarily incidental to the operation of an Overnight Truck Parking
and Habitation facility are deemed to be permitted accessory uses.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
word of this ordinance should be held to the invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase or
word of this ordinance.
Section 6. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including scrivener’s errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days
after approval, passage and publication as required by law.
Ordinance – Amending PMC Title 25 - Zoning - 7
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ___ day of _____, 202_.
_____________________________
Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
Published: _____________________________