HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2011 Planning Commission Packet PLANNING COMMISSION - AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. December 15, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL: Declaration of Quorum
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 17, 201 1
V. OLD BUSINESS:
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Block Grant Administration Reallocation of 2012 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Funds (MF# BGAP 2011-0081
B. Comprehensive Plan 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update (MF# CPA
2011-001)
VII. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Workshop Revisions to P.M.C. Title 25 (Zoning)
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING November 17, 2011
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting NN-as called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Cruz.
POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
No. 1 Michael Levin
No. 2 James Hay
No. 3 Andy Anderson
No. 4 Alecia Greenaway
No. 5 Joe Cruz
No. 6 Kurt Lukins
No. 7 Zahra Kahn
No. 8 Jana Kempf
No. I-) Vacant
APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS:
Chairman Cruz read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use
matters. Chairman Cruz asked if any Commission member had anything to declare. No
declarations were made.
Chairman Cruz then asked the audience if there were any objections based on a conflict of
interest or appearance of fairness questions regarding the items to be discussed this
evening. There were no objections.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH:
Chairman Cruz explained that state law requires testimony in quasi-judicial hearings such
as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or affirmation. Chairman Cruz
swore in all those desiring to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Cruz motioned to approve the minutes dated October 20, 2011. Commissioner
Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, that the minutes dated October 20, 2011
be approved as mailed. The Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Special Permit Location of a Level Two Community Service Facility
in an I-1 (Light Industrial) Zone (Union Gospel
Mission) (112 N. 2nd Ave) (MF# SP 2011-014)
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff.
City Planner, David McDonald, explained that as a result of comments made at the public
hearing the recommended conditions had been modified. Additional conditions were added
for fencing, screening and public restroom signage. Conditions were also added to reflect the
discussion on utilities.
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Commissioner Anderson moved seconded by Commissioner Lukins to adopt the findings,
the facts and conclusions contained in the November 17, 2011 staff report. The motion
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Lukins that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council grant a Special Permit to Union Gospel
Mission for the development of a level two community service facility, with conditions as
contained in the November 17, 2011 staff report. The motion was passed unanimously.
Staff explained the recommendation would go to the City Council on December 5, 2011
unless an appeal is filed, in which case a closed record hearing would be scheduled.
B. Special Permit Location of a Level One Community Service Facility
in a C-3 (General Business) Zane IPowerZone) (1202
W. Lewis SO IMF# SP 2011-0131
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff.
City Planner, David McDonald, explained that staff had no additional comments unless the
Commission had questions. No questions or comments were received.
Commissioner Lukins moved seconded by Commissioner Hay to adopt the findings, the
facts and conclusions contained in the November 17, 2011 staff report. The motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Lukins moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council grant a Special Permit to PowerZone for
the development of a level one community service facility, with conditions as contained in
the November 17, 2011 staff report. The motion was passed unanimously.
Staff explained the recommendation would go to the City Council on December 5, 2011
unless an appeal is filed, in which case a closed record hearing would be scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Code Amendment Rabbits and Hens in Residential "R" Zones (MF# CA
2011-005)
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff.
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, explained that the Commission
discussed this item at the October 20, 2011 workshop. The issue concerns a recent interest
among the community in establishing for personal use, the keeping of a small number of
hens or rabbits in residential zones with appropriate safeguards. Staff did thorough
research of the issue to come up with a proposed code amendment that would affect the
largest of the residential zones all the way down to the medium density zones (RS-20 to R-4
Zoning Districts) with some qualifying conditions. The ability to have no more than six small
animals, which can include hens and/or rabbits, would be based on the proposed code
amendment provisions explained in the November 17, 2011 packet. Staff research
concluded that the appropriate personal responsibility for the keeping of hens and rabbits
isn't any different than the keeping of dogs and cats.
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Mr. White corrected a comment made at the October 20, 2011 workshop about the City of
Kennewick's code. At that meeting it was explained that Kennewick adopted a code similar
to the one being proposed. However Kennewick changed its code three _years ago,
prohibiting hens in all districts except for their equivalent of the City of Pasco's RS zoning
districts. The City of Richland allows up to six hens and doesn't limit the keeping of small
animals to three of one kind; a person can keep up to six at one time (i.e. hens, cats, dogs).
Mr. White explained that the wording in the ordinance is the same for all of the zoning
districts, with a slight change in wording for the RS Districts because they already allow the
keeping of up to 40 hens, depending on lot size.
Chairman Cruz asked of clarification between the proposed code and the Kennewick code
relating to lot size.
Mr. White stated Kennewick used to allow up to three hens in any zoning district. Now hens
are only permitted in Suburban Zones on lots .5 acres or larger.
Gabriel Larson, 5615 Studebaker Drive, supported the code amendment because people
could learn the responsibility of taking care of an animal. He said that hens are not any
louder than a dog or a cat.
Amelia Larson, 5615 Studebaker Drive, explained the reasons why keeping hens in
residential zones was beneficial. She stated hens and rabbits were ideal for small spaces;
they are quiet, good with general waste, promote sustainability, and good for educational
purposes.
Chairman Cruz asked Ms. Larson if she was an advocate for hens on smaller lot sizes even
though the City of Kennewick did away with the keeping of hens on smaller lots.
Ms. Larson answered that she is curious as to why Kennewick did away with hens on the
smaller lots sizes because in her research, it was possible to have hens on a small lot with a
small number of hens. If done properly, she did not see a problem with hens on a small lot.
Mr. White stated the prohibition of hens in Kennewick had nothing to do with hens but
everything to do with roosters and since there was a rooster problem, the City of Kennewick
prohibited all chickens.
Chairman Cruz closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Hay explained that he has had to live next to someone who kept a rooster
and the noise was problematic. To keep away the problem of roosters, Mr. Hay proposed no
hens either.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf to adopt the Findings of
Fact, as contained in the November 17, 2011 staff report on code amendments for PMC
Section 25. The motion was approved with one dissenting vote from Commissioner Hay.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf that the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed code amendment
modifying PMC Section 25 to approve keeping of hens and rabbits in residential zones, with
conditions as contained in the November 17, 2011 staff report. The motion was approved
with one dissenting vote from Commissioner Hay.
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Staff explained that this will go to City Council Workshop November 28, 2011 and then
most likely to the first City Council Meeting December 5, 2011.
B. Comprehensive Plan 2011 Comprehensive Plan Update IMF# 2011-0011
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from stab.
Dave McDonald, City Planner reminded the Commission that the 2011 Comprehensive Plan
Update was reviewed in a Public Hearing at the October 20, 2011 meeting. The hearing was
continued to allow time for the Pasco School District to complete the District Capital
Facilities Plan. The Pasco School District request for the City to consider an impact fee
ordinance related to schools was a major reason for the Comprehensive Plan Update. The
central part of the District involves the School Districts Capital Facilities Plan, which would
be included by reference in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The School District is still
working on their Capital Facilities Plan making it unavailable for consideration. As a result,
staff requested the continuation of the Public Hearing for another month to the December
15, 2011 meeting.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing for comments. No one was present to make
comments.
Commissioner Lukins moved, seconded by Commissioner Ha_y to continue the hearing on
the Comprehensive Plan updates until the December 15, 2011 Planning Commission
Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David McDonald, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 8, 201 I
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Angela R. Pitman, Block Grant Administrator
SUBJECT: 2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM REALLOCATION (MF#BGAP2011-008)
Pro osed Reallocation
Attached for your review and consideration is the revised 2012 CDBG Fund Summary for
proposed significant amendment to the 2012 CDBG Annual Action Plan. In accordance with the
Citizen Participation Plan changes in funding greater than 10% of the annual entitlement,
changes scope, purpose or beneficiaries requires a significant amendment to the plan.
Reallocation of Funds
On September 6, 2011 Council passed Resolution 3339 approving 2012 CDBG Program Year
grant allocations and annual work plan. The approved budget of$981,849 estimated a receipt of
$10,000 in program income and entitlement of$510,000 in addition to prior year reallocations of
$461,849. Reallocations were reduced by $12,609 in 2012 to correct an accounting error in prior
year reallocations, for a new budget of$969,240.
Due to difficulty locating a suitable site, the Eastside Community Park activity will not be
proceeding and additional funding for Kurtzman Park Neighborhood LID 4149 and ADA ramp
retrofitting is requested.
Changes to Scope, Purpose & Beneficiaries
Proposed Kurtzman Park LID #149 did not acquire all the right-of-way in one section of the
neighborhood characterized by three five acre lots and one smaller lot. This results in an irregular
boundary for the proposed LID. Removing these properties from the project significantly
increases the special assessments to the remaining property owners. ADA Ramp retrofitting will
be a multi-year project to bring the City into compliance with new ADA regulations.
Reallocating the funds from the proposed Eastside Park Project will help to further pay down
special assessments to all households in the low-moderate income neighborhood. ADA ramp
retrofits will improve accessibility for disabled residents in Pasco.
Increase/ Revised
Activity Decrease Bud et
Eastside Community Park ($230,849.00) $0.00
Kurtzman Park Improvements Ph IV-LID#149 $150,000.00 $350,000.00
ADA Ramp Retrofitting $68,240.001 $218,240.00
Recommendation
After discussions and staff evaluation, it is recommended that the activities set forth in
Attachment 1 would best meet the City's Consolidated Plan and be most effective in carrying out
the objectives for the City in 2012. Your review and consideration for recommendation to the
City Council would be appreciated.
Therefore, we propose the following Motions:
MOTION: I move the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Use of
funds for the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program as set forth in the
Attachment 1 "2012 Fund Summary"as amended by Staff.
The City Staff would like to thank the members of the Planning Commission for your time and
assistance.
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Attachments: 1. 2012 CDBG Fund Summary — December 15, 2011
Attachment 1 2012 CDBG Fund Summary - PC 12.15.11 Amended Attachment 1
Planning Commission Meeting Page 1
Proposals-Recommendations
Agency Staff PC Recommend
ID Recipients ACTIVITY!AGENCY NAME NonCDBGMatch Requested Recommend Amended
Amended
City of Pasco-Community $0.00 $120,000.00 $104,000.00 $104,000.00
1 & Economic Development CDBG Program Administration
City of Pasco-
Administrative& Civic Center-Youth Recreation $45,500.00 $37,500.00 $20,000.00 $18,000.00
2 Community Services Specialist
City of Pasco-
Administrative & Martin Luther King Community $100,500.00 $37,500.00 $20,000.00 $18,000.00
3 Community Services Center Recreation Specialist
City of Pasco-
Administrative & Senior Citizen's Center $200,500.00 $37,500.00 $30,000.00 $27,000,00
4 Community Services Recreation Specialist
HomeworkZone- After School $10,450.0 $35,C)OO.00 $7,000.00
7 PowerZone Youth Center Tutoring/Mentoring Program
City of Pasco-Community Pasco Downtown Development $42,465,00 $65,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00
8 & Economic Development Commercial Kitchen
City of Pasco-Community Downtown Fapade Improvement $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00
9 & Economic Development (2 fapades)
City of Pasco-
Administrative& LID 148 Special Assessment $65,000.00 $65,000.00 $65,000.00
10 Community Services Assistance
Volunteer Chore Services(12 $69,500.00 $4,000,00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
11 lCatholic Family Charities households)
City of Pasco-
Administrative & $663,000.00 $300,000,00 $0.00
12 Community Services Eastside Community Park
City of Pasco-Community $147,000.00 $48,000.00 $48,000.00 $48,000.00
14 1& Economic Development Code Enforcement Officer
Kurtzman Park Neighborhood
Improvements- Phase IV $249,151,00 $350,849.00 $350,000.00
15 City of Pasco-Public Work (CT201 BG2)
ADA Accessibility- Handicap $250,000.00 $250,000.00 $218,240.00
16 City of Pasco-Public Works Ramp Retrofit
$1,833,066.00 $1,521,053.0 $969,240.0 $401,000.00
Entitlement (2012 Estimated) $ 510,000
Program Income (2012 Estimated) $ 10,000
Prior Year Reallocations (2008-2010) $ 449,240
Total Funds Available $ 969,240
Proposals
Recommended $ 969,240
SURPLUS/DEFICIT $ 12,609
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11`IEMORANDUNI
DATE: November 17, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update (MF# CP2011-001)
At the regular meeting of October 20, 2011 the Planning Commission held a
public hearing to consider various amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
These amendments included updates to the land use map, the Urban Growth
Area boundaries, the general maps and the Capital Facilities Element of the
Plan (see further explanation in the attached memo form 10/20/2011).
The update to the Capital Facilities was initiated by a request from the Pasco
School District related to the need for new development to contribute to the
cost of providing schools in the community. More specifically the School
District has asked the City to adopt an impact fee ordinance for school impact
fees.
The imposition of school impact fees requires the City to amend the
Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the Pasco School District's Capital
Facilities Plan into the City's Capital Facilities Element of the Plan. The
Pasco School District is in the process of updating their Capital Facilities Plan
for 2011-2017. A copy of the Plan was not available for review at the public
hearing on October 201h and as a result the Public Hearing on this matter was
continued until November 17th. During the October 20th meeting staff
informed the Commission that the School District may not complete their
Capital Facilities Plan in time for the November Planning Commission
meeting and a further continuation of the hearing may be necessary. The
School District has now indicated their Capital Facilities Plan will be available
by the end of November. Staff recommends the hearing be continued to the
December 15, 2 011 meeting.
Recommendation
MOTION: I move to continue the hearing on the Comprehensive
Plan updates until December 15, 2011 Planning Commission
meeting.
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DATE: October 20, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update (MF# CP2011-001)
The City is required by the Growth Management Act to develop and adopt a
Comprehensive Plan. The Plan must be reviewed and if necessary updated
every seven ,years. The Plan can also be updated on a more frequent basis as
conditions change within the community. However, Plan updates cannot be
more frequent than once a ,year. The last major Comprehensive Plan update
began in 2007 and was completed in 2008.
As a result of a request from the Pasco School District, industrial
infrastructure improvements, adoption of the Broadmoor Concept Plan and
adoption of the Marine Terminal/Boat Basin Plan, there is a need to consider
revisions to the Comprehensive Plan.
Land Use Map and Growth Area Boundary Update
The following points represent changing conditions which warrant
modification to the Land Use Map and Growth Area Boundary:
• In 2009 the Broadmoor Concept Plan was completed. The
Broadmoor Concept Plan altered the Land Use Designations
in the Road 100/Broadmoor Interchange area by expanding
both the Mixed Residential and Commercial areas to the
west.
• The Marine Terminal and Boat Basin Plan was adopted in
the fall of 2010. The Marine Terminal and Boat Basin Plan
is a master plan that provides a more detailed view of future
land uses between the Cable Bridge and Osprey Pointe south
of Ainsworth Street.
• During the last couple of ,years the City has invested two
million dollars in improvements to the north end of Capital
Avenue. Capital Avenue was extended one mile north to
provide a connection with East Foster Wells Road. The road
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was constructed to industrial standards (additional base and
asphalt) with curb and gutter to provide access to the
industrial lands on the east side of SR 395 south of East
Foster Wells Road. A mile of sewer line was also installed
along with 1.25 miles of water line. Every 600 feet, 8 inch
lateral sewer lines were stubbed out east and west of Capital
Avenue to provide sewer service to future industrial users.
The water line was also stubbed out to both sides of Capital
Avenue. Finally the water line was extended west in Foster
Wells and connected under SR 395 to a main line on the
west side of SR 395. A spare 12 inch line was placed under
SR 395 for future needs.
• In 2010 the City bored under SR 12 and placed a large
casing with four pipes of varying sizes under the freeway.
This $600,000 plus project was the first phase of a multi-
phase infrastructure project to provide utilities to current
and future industrial users in and around the Lewis
Street/Kahlotus Highway Interchange. Two million dollars of
sewer improvements will be connected to the SR 12 casing in
the next few ,years and an additional $800,000 will be
devoted to water system improvements. The water system
will aid in the future expansion of industrial processing and
will provide fire protection that is currently lacking in the
County east of SR 12.
• Section lines or portions thereof are often used to delineate
the Pasco Urban Growth Area boundaries. The east
boundary of Section 35, Township 9 North Range 20 East
along the Snake River northerly of the SR 12 Bridge dissects
part of the Tidewater Barge Terminal.
Under the provisions of the Growth Management Act urban growth is to be
confined within Urban Growth Areas (UGA). The UGA should include areas
that will provide for a broad range of land uses including nonresidential uses
(RCW 3 6.70A.110). The broad range of land uses should include a reasonable
"land market supply factor" to provide for a range of commercial and
industrial land (RCW 36.70A.110). County-wide Planning Policies suggest
UGA's should include lands already characterized by urban growth and as
having existing public facilities and services (water and sewer) to serve
existing and future growth [Policy No. 2 (Q. The City has recently completed
$2.6 million of utility improvements to serve the lands suggested for inclusion
in the UGA (see UGA Map attached). Another 2.8 million dollars is planned to
be spent installing utilities to serve properties near the Kahlotus/Lewis Street
Interchange.
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Map Updates
One thousand seven hundred and ninety-five (1,795) residential lots have
been developed with homes since the last major Comprehensive Plan update
was initiated in 2007. As a result, all of the base maps within the
Comprehensive Plan are out of date and no longer reflect the street layout of
the City.
Capital Facilities Update
Capital Facilities planning is a mandatory requirement of the Growth
Management Act [RCW 36.70A.070(3)]. Capital facilities include city streets,
parks, public buildings, water and sewer infrastructure and facilities of other
public subdivisions of government such as the School District, the Irrigation
District and the PUD. Information related to these special services districts
are contained in either the Capital Facilities Chapter of the Comprehensive
Plan or the Non-City Utilities Chapter of the Plan.
In January of this year the Pasco School District submitted a letter to the City
(attached) explaining the District had outgrown its ability to provide schools
for new development without new development contributing to the cost of
providing the schools. The District further explained that in their letter that
the City could not approve residential subdivisions unless the city finds
adequate provisions are made for schools (RCW 17.110).
The School District placed the City on notice that without impact fees or
SEPA mitigation for new residential development there will not be adequate
provisions made for schools. The imposition of impact fees requires the City
to amend the Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the Pasco School
District's Capital Facilities Plan into the City's Capital Facilities Element of
the Comprehensive Plan. By Resolution (attached) the School District has
requested the City amend the Comprehensive Plan and adopt an impact fee
ordinance.
The Goals and Polices section of the Capital Facilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan contains a policy (CF-S-A) that states the City is to work
with the School District to coordinate District facility plans with the
Comprehensive Plan and encourage the appropriate location of schools
throughout the community. While the current Plan (Volume II page 45) makes
reference to the School District Facilities Plan is not incorporated in the
Comprehensive Plan. The plan does however call for the City to work with the
School District during the development review process to insure impacts of
development on the School District are minimized. In the past this was
accomplished by forwarding copies of proposed plats to the School District for
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review and comment. During this process the city had developers set aside
land the School District could purchase adjacent to sites dedicated for parks,
thereby reducing the overall cost for school site acquisition. Due to the pace
of growth this is no longer adequate to meet school needs; hence the January
letter from the District requesting the imposition of school impact fees on new
development.
Incorporating the School District Capital Facilities Plan within the City's
Comprehensive Plan will require amendments to both Volumes I and II of the
Comprehensive Plan. The attachments contain the sections of the City's Plan
that need to be amended along with proposed language to accomplish the
amendments.
The Pasco School District is in the process of updating their Capital Facilities
Plan for 2011-2017. A copy of the Plan will not be available until October
26th. As a result the Findings listed below do not include information about
the School District's Capital Facilities. The Public Hearing on this matter will
need to be continued until the November 17, 2011 Planning Commission
meeting.
Findings of Fact
The following are initial findings drawn from the background and analysis
section of the staff report. The Planning Commission may add additional
findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence
submitted during the public hearing.
1. The Growth Management Act requires the development of local
Comprehensive Plans.
2. The Comprehensive Plan can be updated no more than once a
year.
3. The Growth Management Act mandates specific elements to be
included within comprehensive plans including an element for
capital facilities.
4. One thousand seven hundred and ninety-five residential lots have
been developed with homes since the last major Comprehensive
Plan update was initiated in 2007. As a result, all of the base maps
used for the various maps within the Comprehensive Plan are out
of date and no longer reflect the street layout of the City.
5. In 2009 the Broadmoor Concept Plan was completed. The
Broadmoor Concept Plan altered the Land Use Designations in the
Road 100/Broadmoor Interchange area by expanding both the
Mixed Residential and Commercial areas to the west.
6. The Marine Terminal and Boat Basin Plan was adopted in the fall
of 2010. The Marine Terminal and Boat Basin Plan is a master
plan that provides a more detailed overview of future land uses
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between the Cable Bridge and Osprey Pointe south of Ainsworth
Street.
7. The City has invested $800,000 in the past two years to improve
the Capital Avenue connection with East Foster Wells Road.
Capital Avenue was improved to industrial standards with curb,
gutter, storm drainage and a thickened road base and asphalt.
8. The City has invested $1,200,000 in water and sewer line
improvements during the past two ,years to extend water and sewer
lines in Capital Avenue and connect the water to the west side of
SR 395.
9. The water and sewer utilities have been stubbed with lateral lines
to serve properties on both the east and west side of Capital
Avenue.
10. In 2010 the City
11. bored a casing under SR 12 and placed four pipe lines in the
casing for a cost of $600,000. This is the first phase of a multi-
phase infrastructure project to provide utilities to current and
future industrial users in and around the Lewis Street/Kahlotus
Highway Interchange. Two million dollars of sewer improvements
will be connected to the SR 12 casing in the next few ,years and an
additional $800,000 will be devoted to water system improvements.
The water system will aid in the future expansion of industrial
processing and will provide fire protection that is currently lacking
in the County east of SR 12.
12. Section lines are often used to identify the extent of the Urban
Growth Area around the City of Pasco. In one case the use of
section lines cause the Urban Growth Boundary to inadvertently
dissect the Tide Water Marine Terminal facilities causing a portion
of the Tide Water Marine Terminal be inside the UGA and a portion
of the Terminal to be outside the UGA.
13. RCW 36.70A.110 encourages Urban Growth Areas to include a
broad range of land uses including a reasonable "land market
factor" to ensure there is a wide range of land available for all uses
including commercial and industrial uses.
14. County-wide Planning Policies suggest UGA's should include
lands already characterized by urban growth and having existing
public facilities and services (water and sewer) to serve existing
and future growth [Policy No. 2 (Q. The city has spent $2.6
million on water sewer for industrial development needs east of SR
395 and SR 12. Another $2.8 million of utility improvements will
occur over the next few ,years.
15. A portion of the land proposed to be included in the UGA was
previously located within the UGA but was removed from the UGA
because the land was developed with a large commercial dairy.
The dairy has been relocated.
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Recommendations
MOTION: I move to continue the hearing on the Comprehensive
Plan updates until November 17, 2011.
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Volume H
CITY �F
Supportkig Ekkments
Q*mprehensive Plan
Washington City of Pasco,
2007
This comprehensive plan and preparatory w♦ •• •r ♦♦ ► t
in part by ♦graniftom the State of Washington. admini3tered by the Department
Comm wft D-ade and Economic Development
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Capital Facilities
Land use decisions such as
annexation or commercial versus
residential zoning,etc.,have direct'
impacts upon the City financia
capabilities and liabilities in both
the immediate and distant futures.
Because of this relationship the
Growth Management Act (RC
36.70A.070[3]) requires tha
local governments include capita
budgeting as an active planni
function. The GMA requires that
capital budgeting support the land use decisions. If there is insufficient funding
to meet the infrastructure demands of growth then the land use element should
be adjusted to protect the integrity of the financial capabilities of the respective
local government.
The specific Statutory [RCW 36.70A.070(3)] requirements for capital
facilities planning are provided as follows:
1. "(3) A capital facilities plan element consisting of: (a) an
inventory of existing capital facilities awned by public entities,
showing the locations and capacities of the capital facilities. (b)
a forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities; (e) the
proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital
facilities.(d)at least a six-year plan that will finance such capital
facilities withinprojected funding capacities and clearly identify
sources of public money for such purposes;and(e)a requirement
to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls short of
meeting existing needs and to ensure that the land use element,
capital facilities plan element, and financing plan within the
capital facilities plan element are coordinated and consistent."
Capital facilities planning is a too] that deliberately brings to the surface for
public examination, the financial decisions necessary to maintain and improve
the physical attributes of the City.Capital improvement projects are to be based
upon the needs of the community and are to be consistent with, and promote
the City's Comprehensive Plan. Under the GMA and countywide planning
policy framework, urban growth begins in the unincorporated areas adjacent
to a city. Counties use rural rather than urban standards for housing and other
development. This practice has always left the expensive questions associated
capita]Facilities 28
with urbanization to the time of annexation before they are answered. The City
is the sole supplier of water and sewer utilities, emergency medical service,
and recreation services within the Urban Growth Area. It is anticipated this
will continue and no Joint financing of urban services will occur in the near
future. No joint financing of urban level utilities and facilities is proposed
by the City. The planning coordination required by the GMA is viewed as a
continuing process and close coordination of land development standards for
the Urban Growth Area is an objective of that continuing process. When land
development standards are either common or consistent between the City and
County for the Urban Growth Area,relative future financial relief will be felt by
the City's capital facilities budget.
Capital improvement projects are those major, non-reoccurring expenditures
that have a useful life of five years or more and a minimum cost of$25,000.
Specific types of capital improvement projects include one or more of the
following:
• Any acquisition of land for a public purpose;
• Any construction of a new facility such as a public building,
water lines;or play field, or an addition to, or expansion of
such a facility;
• Any non-recurring rehabilitation (i.e., something which
is infrequent and would not be considered annual or other
recurrent maintenance) or major repair of all or a part of a
building,its grounds, or a facility, or of equipment;
• Purchase of major equipment;
• Any planning, feasibility,engineering, or design study related
to an individual capital improvement project or to a program
that is implemented through individual capital improvement
projects.
It l Eacildies Types
The City of Pasco has a wide range of facilities which it funds to varying
degrees based upon budget capabilities and priorities. These are:
• storm drainage(collection system)
• major and minor arterial streets (between major intersections)
• pedestrian and bicycle linkages and routes
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• potable water system (treatment, storage, distribution)
• sanitary sewer system (collection system, treatment system)
• park and open space system (including land support for
existing or future educational facilities)
• emergency response facilities(fire,paramedic,police)
• community beautification(directed toward land acquisition and
landscaping(with irrigation system)for any and all parts of the
City
• public building construction and remodeling (libraries, city
offices,community centers,maintenance buildings,etc.)
Special service districts and utility companies represent an additional range of
capital facilities. 'These are:
• schools
• public utility districts
• irrigation districts
dam Pct lunide
1. The following criteria are the basis for decision-making concerning new
and proposed continuing capital budget items for the City of Pasco:
Public Safety: The project must identify a clear and immediate safety risk.
Requests from departments, which deal principally with public safety, such as
Fire and Police,do not automatically meet this standard. Another department,
such as Parks and Recreation, could have a project that addresses a clear and
immediate safety issue.
Public Health: Benefit to the environment and public health is a primary
consideration. This consideration is only used when public health is a critical
factor, a matter of necessity, rather than a matter of choice. For example all
water or sewer projects concern public health; however, this consideration
would be used only when urgent. Continual health hazards, however, would
make a water or sewer project virtually mandatory.
Legal Requirement: Many federal and state grants are contingent upon local
participation,and such intergovernmental agreements require legal compliance.
Court orders and judgments (e,g., annexation, property owner rights,
environmental protection); also represent legal requirements which may affect
a CIP project. Consideration must be given to both existing legal requirements
Capital Facilities 30
(e.g., federal/state stipulation that earmarked funds must be spent by a certain
date), and anticipated legal requirements (e.g., pending annexation which is
expected to be approved by the end of the year).
Related Projects: CIP projects in one category are essential to the success of
projects in other categories. In some instances, a street should not be developed
until a storm drain has been completed. Obviously, park development cannot
proceed until parkland has been acquired, but the development may also depend
upon the completion of a street project to provide access to the park. In addition,
significant federal or state grants might be involved, and the City would be
required to provide its thatching share or forfeit the grant. Related projects by
other agencies may affect a saving which should be pursued.
Consistency with Current Comprehensive Plan:A master plan for a specific
category of public facilities has long-term objectives set during the planning
process. City departments have an obligation to request CIP projects that support
and implement the stated goals and objectives of the master plan. Consideration
should not be given here to any project that does nothing to actively implement
the plan,or adversely affects the plan.
Net Impact on Future Operating Budgets: The substantial cost impact of a
proposed CIP project on future operating budgets of the City is an important
factor in the City's decision to construct the project. In some cases,however,a
project may generate enough revenue to offset,or even exceed, future operating
costs(e.g., water or sewer treatment plant, stadium, airport, etc.).
Other: There are additional priority factors that departments may include for
evaluation. Some of these additional factors for consideration could include
public support,level of service,cost savings to the City,and impact on economic
development.
'why Plan For Capital Facilities- -
There are at least three reasons to plan for capital facilities:(1)good management,
(2) growth managemlent, and(3)eligibility for grants and loans.
Good Managernent
Planning for major capital facilities and their costs enables City of Pasco
to:
a. Demonstrate the need for facilities and the need for revenues to pay for
them;
b. Estimate future operation/maintenance costs of new facilities that will
impact the annual budget;
Cspital Facilities 31
c. Take advantage of sources of revenue (i.e., grants, impact fees, real
estate excise taxes)that require a CIP in order to qualify for the revenue;
and
d. Get better ratings on bond issues when the City borrows money for
capital facilities (thus reducing interest rates and the cost of borrowing
money).
Growth Management
Capital improvements plans are necessary in the comprehensive plan in
order to:
a. Provide capital facilities for land development that is envisioned or
authorized by the land use element of the comprehensive plan;
b. Maintain the quality of life for existing and future development by
establishing and maintaining standards for the level of service of
capital facilities;
c. Coordinate and provide consistency among the many plans for
capital improvements, including:
• Other elements of the comprehensive plan(i.e.,transportation and
utilities elements),
• Master plans and other studies of the local government,
• Plans for capital facilities of state and/or regional significance,
• Plans of other adjacent local governments, and
•Plans of special districts.
d. Ensure the timely provision of adequate facilities to support existing
populations and future development;
e. Document all capital projects and their financing(including projects
to be financed by impact fees and/or real estate excise taxes that
are authorized by the State of Washington Growth Management Act
(GMA)).
The CIP is the element that makes the rest of the comprehensive plan"real".
In reality,the CIP determines the quality of life in the community.
Eligibility for Grants and Loans
The State of Washington Department of Commerce's Public Works Trust
Capital Floilitits 32
Fund requires that local governments have some type of CIP in order to
be eligible for grants and loans. Some other grants and loans have similar
requirements (i.e., Interagency for Outdoor Recreation), or give preference
to governments that have a Sources -
Revenue sources are of several types and are designed either for one specific
application or may be used for a variety of projects.As an example, sources of
grant money for transportation facility construction are dedicated to that single
general purpose.
State statues set out the powers local governments have for funding capital
and other projects. There are four generic types of local government project
funding; Taxes; Fees; Grants; and Dedicated Funds from State revenues. The
following is a description of funding sources.
Property Tax
Property tax levies are the most frequently used means of supporting operational
and maintenance expenses due to the reoccurring nature of both. It is also used
to meet general obligation bond debt service costs.
Under State law local governments are prohibited from increasing the property
tax levy more than the lesser of 1% or the implicit price deflator as of July of
the previous year.
General Obligation Bonds
There are two types of general obligation bonds.Those approved by the voters
and those limited in amount that may be approved by the elected body of the
county,city or special district,called councilmanic bonds.
Voter-approved bonds increase the property tax rate so that for a given
assessed value on a property, the owner will pay a higher percentage in taxes.
This increase in taxes collected across the properties of the affected districts
is exclusively dedicated to paying off the debt and interest of the money
borrowed under the authority of the approved banding measure. As assessed
property values increase,the bonds may be paid off in a shorter timeframe than
originally projected.Approval for general obligation bonds requires SO percent
of the nwnber of voters provided the voter turnout is at least 40 percent of the
turnout at the last previous general election.
Councilmanic bonds are different than voter-approved bonds because they do
not have associated with them the authority to raise taxes. Councilmanic bonds
must be paid off from the operating budget created with general tax revenues.
Lease-Purchase arrangements also fall in this general type of financing public
facilities.
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The amount of local government debt allowable in the form of general
obligation bonds is limited to 7.5 percent of the taxable value of property in the
jurisdiction. This is divided so that a jurisdiction cannot use all of its bonding
capacity for one type of improvement. The total general obligation bonding
capability is divided as follows:2.5 percent generat purpose use; 2.5 percent for
utility bonds,and; 2,5 percent open space and park facilities. If the jurisdiction
has an approved general purpose bond with unused capacity, as much as 1.5
percent of the 2.5 percent may be used as councilmanic bonds.
Real Estate Excise Tax
RCW 82.46 authorizes the collection of a real estate excise tax levy of.25
percent of the purchase price of real estate within the Citv, at the time of sale.
The legislature approved in-the Growth Management Act an additional .25
percent excise tax that is dedicated to the support of the capital facilities of the
community. Presumably this added money is to help a community deal with
the "concurrency" requirements of the GMA. Concurrency is the requirement
that land development cannot occur unless an urban level of facilities and
services are provided at the time (concurrently) a land development is ready for
occupancy. The first .25 percent excise tax also was dedicated to the planning
and construction of urban services and facilities, but the two provisions differ a
little as illustrated in the following.
The first .25 percent of the real estate excise tax is for the following and includes
the hems listed for the second .25 percent excise tax: The acquisition of parks
and recreation facilities, planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction,
repair,replacement,rehabilitation or improvement of law enforcement facilities,
fire, protection facilities, trails, libraries, administrative and judicial facilities,
and water front flood control projects, and housing projects subject to certain
limitations.
The second .25 percent of the real estate excise tax and may be applied to:
The planning, acquisition, construction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation or
improvement of streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting
systems, traffic signals, bridges, domestic water syswms; storm and sanitary
sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities.
Business and Occupation Tax
RCW 35.1 I authorizes cities to collect this tax on the gross or net income of
businesses,not to exceed a rate of.2 percent. Revenue thus received may be used
for capital facilities acquisition,construction,maintenance and Operations,Voter
approval is required to initiate the tax or increase the tax rate to be applied
Local Option Sales Tax
Local government may collect a.tax on retail sales of Up to 2.1 percent, of
which .l percent can be used only for criminal justice purposes. Imposition of
this tax requires voter approval.
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Utility Tex
RCWr 35.21 authorizes cities to place a tax on the gross receipts of electricity,
gas, garbage, telephone, cable TV, water, sanitary sewer and storm water
management providers. The current rate is 8.5 percents
Community Development Block Grant
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development makes financial
assistance available through this program to local general purpose governments.
This money must be applied for by the local government and must be used for
eligible activities meeting the national objects of the program.
Community Economic Revitalization Board
The State Department of Trade and Economic Development provides low
interest loans and occasional grants to finance public sewer,water. access roads,
bridges, and ether facilities in support of a specific private sector development
project which will trade goods and services outside of the State. One of the
objectives is to create one job per each $3000 of loan or grant money made
available.
Public Works Trust Fund Grant
The State Department ofTrade and Economic Development provides low interest
loans for capital facilities, planning, emergency planning and construction of
bridges, roads, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and storm water. Applicant
jurisdictions must have a capital facilities plan in place and must be levying
the original .25 percent real estate excise tax. Construction and emergency
planning projects must be for comtntction or reconstruction of existing capital
facilities only.Capital Improvement Planning projects are limited to streets and
utilities.
Special Purpose Districts
RCW 67.38.130 authorizes cultural arts, stadium/convention special purpose
districts with independent taxing authority to finance capital facilities. The
special district requires a majority voter approval for formation and has an
annual funding limit of$25 per$1000 of assessed valuation;these districts may
be formed across the borders of other governmental units.
Emergency Medical Services
The State authorizes$,50 per$LWO assessed valuation property tax levy which
may be enacted by fire and hospital districts, cities,towns, and counties.
Fire Districts
The State authorizes a levy limit of$1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for
fire and emergency medical response service.
Fire Impact Fees
RC%; 82.0250-090 authorizes a charge (impact fee) to be paid by new
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development for its fair share of the cost of the protection and emergency
medical service facilities required to serve the development. Impact fees must
be used for capital facilities necessitated by growth, and not to correct existing
deficiencies in levels of service. Impact fees cannot be used for operating
expenses.
Park and Recreation Services Area
RCW 36.68.400 authorizes park and recreation service areas as junior taxing
districts for the purpose offinancing the acquisition,construction,improvement,
maintenance or operation ofany park,senior citizen activity center,zoo,aquarium
and recreational facility. The maximum levy Iimit is $.15 per $1000 assessed
valuation. The Park and Recreation Service District can generate revenue from
either the regular or excess property tax levies and through general obligation
bonds,subject to voter approval.
User Fees and Program Fees
Fees or charges for using City owned property, facilities or programs, such as
swimming lessons.
Park Impact Fees
RCW 82.02.050.090 authorizes local governments to enact impact fees to fund
parks and recreational facilities necessary to serve new development. These
impact fees must be used for capital facilities necessitated by growth, and not to
correct existing deficiencies in levels of service or operating expenses.
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State Parks and Recreatlon Commission Grants
These State grants are for park capital facilities acquisition and construction,
and require a 50 percent local match.
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax
RCW 82.36 authorizes this tax, which is administered by the State Department
of Licensing,and paid by gasoline distributors.Cities and counties receive 11.53
percent and 22.78 percent, respectively, of the motor vehicle fuel tax receipts.
Revenues must be spent for highway purposes including the construction,
maintenance and operation of city streets, county roads and State highways.
Local Option Fuel Tax
RCW 82.80 authorizes this countywide local option tax equivalent to 10
percent of the statewide motor vehicle fuel tax and a special fuel tax of 2.3
cents per gallon. Revenues are distributed back to the county and its cities on
a weighted per capita basis (1.5 for population in unincorporated areas and
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1.0 for population in incorporated areas). Revenues must be spent for highway
purposes (construction, maintenance,operation).
Transportation Benefit District
RCW 35.21.225 authorizes cities to create transportation districts with
independent taxing authority for the purpose of acquiring, constructing,
improving,providing,and funding any city street,county road or state highway
improvement within the district.
Road Impact Fees
RCW 82.02.050.040 authorizes cities and counties to exact road impact fees
from new development for its fair share of the system improvement cost of
roads necessary to serve the development. Impact fees must be used for capital
facilities necessitated by growth, and not to correct existing deficiencies in
levels of Service. Impact fees cannot be used for operating expenses.
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Street Utility Charge
RCW 35.95.040 authorizes cities to charge for city street utilities,to maintain,
operate and preserve city streets. Facilities which may be included in a street
utility, including street lighting, traffic control devices, sidewalks, curbs,
gutters,parking facilities and drainage facilities. Households and businesses
may be charged a fee up to 50 percent of actual costs of construction,
maintenance and operations while cities provide the remaining 50 percent.
The fee charged to businesses is based on the number of employees and may
not exceed $2 per full-time employee per month. Owners or occupants of
residential property are charged a fee per household which may not exceed$2
per month.
National.Highway System Grants
The Washington State Department of Transportation awards grants for
construction and improvement of the National Highway System. In order to
be eligible projects must he a component of the National Highway System
and be on the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan.Funds are available
on an 86.5 percent)Federal to a 13.5 percent local match, dependent upon the
proposed project's ranking is sufficiently high enough on the Regional TIP
list.
Capital Fsriliues 37
Surface Transportation Program Grants
This provides grants for road construction, transit capital projects, bridge
projects, transportation planning, and research and development.To be eligible,
a project must have a high enough ranking on the Regional TIP list. mare
srR^tla t. ., ti T 3,4rmc Funding
Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Program Grants
The Washington State Department of Transportation provides grants on a
statewide priority for structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges.
Funding is on an 80 percent Federal to 20 percent local match.
Federal Aid Emergency Relief Grants
This funding source is limited to restoration of roads and bridges on the federal
aid system which are damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic failures.
Funding is available at an 83.13 percent Federal to a 16.87 percent local
match.
Urban Arterial Trust Account Grants
The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board manages funding for
projects to alleviate and prevent traffic congestion. Project funding is an 80
percent Federal and a 20 percent local match.
Transportation Improvement Account Grants
The Washirgton State Transportation Improvement Board manages funding
for projects to alleviate and prevent traffic congestion caused by economic
development growth. Eligible projects should be multi-agency, multi-modal,
congestion and economic development related which are partially funded
locally. Funding is an 80 percent Federal to a 20 percent local match.
Sewer Districts/Users Fees
This is a special purpose district that must be established by the voters of the
affected area.Once established with an operating levy it may assess properties in
the district for operating and other expenses within approved limits and perform
all the duties and responsibilities related to the construction, maintenance,
and operation of sewage collection and treatment. The State authorizes cities, .
counties and special purpose districts to collect fees from waste water generator.
Fees may be based upon the amount of potable water consumed or may be
flat rate fees. The revenue may be used for capital facilities or operating and
maintenance costs.
System Development Fees
The State authorizes a fee to connect to a sanitary sewer system based upon
the capital cast of serving the new connection.
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Centennial Clem Water Fund Grant
The State Department of Ecology issues grants and loans for the design,
acquisition, construction and improvement of water pollution control facilities
and related activities to meet State and Federal requirements and protect water
quality. Future funding for this program cannot be reliably forecasted.
State Revolving Fund Loans
The State Department of Ecology administers low interest loans and loan
guarantees for water pollution control projects. Applicants must demonstrate
water quality need, have a facilities plan for water quality treatment, show
ability to repay a loan through a dedicated source of funding, and conform to
other State and Federal requirements.
Department of Ecology Grants
The State Department of Ecology grants to local governments for a variety of
,programs related to solid waste,including Remedial Action Grants to assist with
local hazardous waste sites, Moderate Risk/Hazardous Waste Implementation
Grants to manage local hazardous waste, and Food and yard Waste Composing
Grants.
Flood Control Special Purpose District
RCW 86.15.1 b0 authorizes flood control special purpose districts with
independent taxing authority (up to a 5.50 property tax levy limit without voter
approval), to finance flood control capital facilities. In addition, the district can,
with voter approval, use an excess levy to pay for general obligation dept. This
is unneeded in the Pasco urban growth area.
Storm Drain Utility Fee
The State authorizes cities and counties to charge a fee to support storm drain
capital improvements. The fee is usually a flat rate per month per residential
equivalency. Residential equivalencies are based on an average amount of
impervious surface. Commercial property is commonly assessed a rate based
on a fixed number of residential equivalencies.
Storm Drainage Payment In Lieu of Assessment
Revenues from this fund may be used for the construction, maintenance and
or repair of storm drainage facilities, acquisition of property, or related debt
service.
Utility Revenue Bonds and Property Tax Excess Levy
See above for a general discussion of general obligation Bounds. The amount of
local government debt for utility bonds is restricted by law to 25 percent of the
taxable value of property. LA)cal government utilities tend to use bonds hacked
by utility user fees rather than general obligation bonds.
Capita!Facilitics 3)
,Capital Improvements Dian
The Capital Improvements Plan(CIP)supports the C ity ofP asco's Comprehensive
Plan. That CIP and amendments thereto is made a part of this Comprehensive
Plan by reference.
The referenced CIP is presented in three sections:
I. Introduction: Purpose,benefits,and methodology of the CIP.
II. Fiscal Policies: Statements of requirements and guidelines that are
used m finance the CIP.
III. Capital Improvements: List of proposed capital projects, including
project costs, revenues, and timing, as well as future operating
costs.
The total cost of Capital Improvement Projects for 2012•-2017 is:
Cost
orfFtsc,llIy ha:.LL.-m d.,0
General 16,605
Park 2,475
Street Overlays 6,880
Street Coonstruction 97,274
Water 26,747
Server 19,828
Process Water Rmse Facility 5,550
Storm Water 583
Irrigation 1,401
Studies/Master Plans 848
Total X17
Luring the annual budgeting cycle the budgeted amounts per type of
facility are changed to reflect the completion of some projects and the
addition of others.
Tr n por ation Capital Improvement R
The Benton-Frankiin Council of Governments is the designated Regional
Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) and Metropolitan Planning
Organization (NIl'O). It maintains the regional plans for all modes of
transportation and allocates federal transportation funds for local improvements.
That program is updated yearly and is incorporated in this plan by reference.
Capital FatilitltS 40
The City maintains a record of properties it has accumulated from gifts, tax
foreclosures, and purchases. The Planning Department has compiled a record
of properties called the PASCO PROPERTIES PROFILE.
The Properties Profile changes regularly as property is gained or sold by the City.
This management tool helps enable the City to use all its available resources
more effectively as it grows. This report may be viewed in the Planning
Department.
The City of Pasco is responsible for providing water and sewer service to the
community. The City operates two water filtration plants, a water distribution
and storage system, and a waste water collection system and treatment facility.
Other utilities are operated by other public and private; providers. The City
utilities require expansion and maintenance which take resources.The following
Table Igo.2., shows how the demand for services has increased.
cabtioral SGUgli(o 2446 2007 208 24OD9 2tM5 21"7
Population inr+ MS ivasl (City) 47610 M 21, 52 tl h ;3"Jd1 a ova'
CityAma?(sq- miles a-3
except river)
Ratable Water
rl.•
The delivery of safe drinking water is the most important utility service
the City provides. Potable water is a necessary component of urban level
residential, commercial
and industrial growth. The,
City builds capacity into the
water system for effective . Akt
fire suppression in structures
which is an important safety
measure. Pasco currently has
a very efficient storage and
distribution system which
includes all unincorporated
lands within the urban growth ;
area. The City water system
is highly sophisticated and
includes two water treatment plants,reservoirs,pump stations and pipelines that
serve the Pasco Urban Growth Area. Progress is being made through the City's
efforts to bring former private systems in previously unincorporated Pasco up
to American Water Works standards.
Capital F"llides 41
The City system includes two water filtration treatment plants and three water
reservoirs. The following is a list of Joey system water fixtures.
• Butterfield Water Treatment Plant—capacity 30 million gallons
per day
• Riverview Heights reservoir- 14 million gallons.
• Road 68 standpipe -2.7 million gallons (currently used for
irrigation water)
• Rd 68 Composite Tower - 2.5 million gallons
• Broadmoor Boulevard reservoir— 1 million gallons
• West Pasco Water Treatment Plant clear well - I million
gallons
The City water distribution system has been arranged into three(3) service
zones. Generally these service zones may be described as:
Service Zone l: South of I- 182 and west of the railroad yard
Service Zone 2: East of the railroad yard, the southem portion
of the airport and a strip south of I-182 between
Service Zone I and Service Zone 3
Service Zone 3: Generally north of 1-182 and encompassing
most of the north part of the city.
The City has been implementing the Comprehensive Water Service Plan with
facility improvements that have been made in recent years. That Plan and
amendments thereto is made a part of this Comprehensive Plan by reference.
The following Table No. 3 provides a statistical picture of the City's water
system.
Watar 2008 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Mains(miles) 288.81 291.75 298.42 301.60 30E.11 309.38
I
Fire Hydrants(no.) 1887 1906 1968 11*7 2036 2065
��Nlrnf, 1502 T 157M 16)tO8 15l 48 it um i 16376
Average Pre&sura (p s.i) 70 I 70 70 70 70 70
Number of Valvas 6068 6129 6302 6369 64n7 6640
Wetet iregtrnenl F'lartt 24 24 24 24 30 30
GapUit�r
Water lreatrnent Plant 26.0 22.7 ?n B 36 1 25.7 V•r
Peak Dav Prod (mild) 1---- _ -—
Capital Facilities 42
ifValQr t1O 2007 !t2 2411
y14' iar'rr a ner,!pt 1;ez t. !°
L,ftter Treatment
1�a8r
i�igllO� MGsHilal
The City of Pasco draws water for domestic use from the Columbia River for the both
water treatment plant]serving Pasco. The river water requires treatment before being
piped to customers. The main treatment plant (Butterfield) is located at "A" Street
and 12th Avenue and can produce 30 million gallons of water per day (MGD). The
aesm_dad rrgatmeai aWat (West Pasts Watpr Treatment Plate W=s In,-god n
l 1 1 Wul gcwn -r duce million a orrs `.`l z COO Stet PLant
as desiiyMd fcr espnii5im p to 18 mitt ji pll_rl may. The raw Wake ror
Nan,prcparcd lit-i: R—irr-bunt 0-1,attili eipatcd r inry r m vqwity-O f the
likely-ove-0 tht p*"
H ' . '.
In addition to the Franklin County Irrigation District,the City provides irrigation water.
The City purchased the Water, Inc. system in 2003 which serves properties along the
i-182 corridor.The system has more than quadrupled in size since the City's purchase as
seen in the Table No 4 below. In 2005 the City completed an I-182 Corridor Irrigation
System Plan.Said irrigation plan and amendments thereto is hereby made a part of this
Comprehensive Plan.
hYI"flogn 2tlid6 2W 2M 2010 2011
Nurt bir of&okes 3316 me ates. 3749 3812
Owl
In addition to water service, urban development with its associated concentration of
people requires sanitary sewers to safeguard the public health.The current wastewater
interceptor system is capable of accommodating the entire Pasco urban growth area
when fully developed.
Capital Facilities 43
,_AMgTreatment - -
e The Cite of Pasco sewage treatment facility was mdue in+94A and Is currently
operating at approximately 34% 55% of capacity. The plant is capable of handling
a population of about 72;646 80.600. The current City population is 50,249 61. OOOO.
The Pasco UGA population is projected to reach 87,300 by the year 2027. Planning
is currently underway for determining a location of a second treatment facility. The
second treatment facility will provide additional capacity to cover the short fall and
future growth beyond the planning horizon. Funding for the facility will be through
the capital improvements process and will come from the sewer utility ftmd.
The City has a goal of extending municipal sewer to un-served portions of the city
and improve affected streets, providing for recovery of the cost over time as adjacent
properties choose to connect to sewer.This is being done through the local improvement
district(LID)process and on select streets in recently annexed neighborhoods without
LTD's. This process enables the city to provide serer service to areas that are lacking
service whsle at the same time upgrading the substandard county roads that have been
annexed.
The City under separate study has completed a Comprehensive Sewer Plan, That Plan
and amendments thereto is made a part of this Comprehensive Plan by reference. An
illustrated inventory of the sanitary sewer system is shown in Tab le No.5,
Sanitary Sewer 2006 3007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Mains(m4es) 206.5 213 1 2,62 21CIA 224.3 226.0
Number of Manlwles 36-56 3758 3819 3891 3872 4056
N c^ber of Services 12023 12302 I 12358 i 12776 j �31Q5 I 13•t03
F oroa Main 5.52 5.52 6:62 6.62 561 5.52
Pump Stations 147 11 11 11 11 12
Swage treatment Plant
G l'� Egwv) 72000 72000 72440 E0630 tSf6�,A 84(I00
swage Treatment Pant 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.6 :.9 WA
Dally Treatment(mgd)
Storm Water
Storm water is handled in Pasco by the storm sewer system, on-site collection
and dissipation systems or grassy swales along roadways. Me storm water
sewer system has been used in the older parts of the City to accept storm nm-
off from adjacent land developments as well as streets. In recent years the City
has been requiring development to mitigate the effects of storm water collection
at projects.This eliminates the need for an extensive storm sewer system.
Street drainage in newer areas is also accomplished in a similar fashion by the use
of catch basins and drain fields or grassy swales along the side of the street or by
Capital Facilities 44
collection ponds.The and and often windy climate which evaporates moisture
quickly enables these methods to function electively and avoids impacting the
waters of the Columbia River. It is anticipated the City of Pasco will continue
to require ansite storm water retention methods through the planning period and
beyond. Table No-6 contains an inventory of the storm water system.
Storrl? Neater Sysiom 200& 2007 2048 2DOS � 2010 2031
Lines-Wits �Q 4 40 40 � A2 43
aIW— Ees )a ir0 1 2664 2738 2801 a 2978 3{169 3176
1228 "231 1231 1231 1243 '4292
ExlhlraVcn Slotm Gralr, 13-3.1 13.84 14.44 15. =,x.29
flr"ite5"+
V enere. _ �74-vtxk-V_:ir f ffvcx i -d -t€t
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available.to meet the froeds _ ',
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pci<3era# bx• drr_Wlhl lk,c
M'� ' $� �: ,�:9�x_ 11. �ihe Paso 5chgol 01,Aria is rlte_ c�,lcrrtrngntal c>tju)
th°I ItmMideN a al e,&a t1ga serv# -1 1_wWiin r n R
Am, he S ?o i� roam '1.§..i Ovd '1a1
F�nstcr,�ssist�vi#h ptiar���inor f�lur� ��tr�c�i. �ik °t�!� €hec�rre:tit C� it�l
Ege ilie.s Plan (2911-2017) KoI ille9_t�e c mm ni _'llle istric#'s facility
Capital Padlitics 45
Jriacc. h a % If a lities�' in $ c
1al �.g ita�li } MMM the f4�# rY1emrtt :
• 1 District's iUmdadipf servi�,cs cc Ica ire p-murir►i siaudards
_ ice aLg_ ,d prpgram prr class s-3 lame m-dde span- nurnbe..of
clam s,ma Qf a�nd obu Won i :n ' I d tLy & 0iffr jam,
] _ex i:Stub _l1- If he
xa .the l at orts d ca�ac,_ cif the f cilia e_ baiwd !in z.b
Di ct's standard of wrviGe
• 1'ul���ll�.�.��it�tS. �a�r,ar. ;�dd.Le. �r�d h[�h_
schools.
'. t lrnfdc li$ITo s�eei�rfcr.c o tal f ilitj _Aw ab 1.«�Jll 3l as-
on I c! istricf's trrsilmente
50 rMiti of l,xpnndcd or new cootil fil&ilitics oypi,the
. i ark- ed VmLignm nfegg-" ' ltd
of service.
st t �l tic Md dte plan for ehi u
wilh irr r j tgd Fgnding My l�ities.
• Ash _im;mclf kWqji pli i
e, to Initi my Il is
are .a ily homcs h ih
C l ct's QViW Lgi-jjlcs Platt prQimts st t -��-s lr Ut v ill
itt `rea W Oyl~r a 1.f1Q1 }nt b Y 17,asp in se crf iY shtderlt rsvcr ttc
:�#ll l Iic,+ Im�r�. 'lCo scru�: tlir t�� c�s�c�l in�FG�,g�s it �tu�, �g,ItC
12isUIZ Will need to CoIS Lj.DUC11.Q'W domo to o twiddle clxanLs
artd� Lt hmap , •�.tfdl 1,600 p of sgucie m
Finu&jag for l accilitie is pxnlained in Section 6 Of illy. C-Ft
School.RPM fildlit:le5 are ftnanceddhrau�la ne�a� I�t,.l �atiQuJarl sly. a'taie
Common School C ruc€ion F 5 ad im t mrdutlun a. C=rd
ahl ation bonds, the primar ~lcru c f r ital mrFrr ve{ , y' fit'
t _.' latsol District. ilhc
f►trld jag friar the .t [ QmuuL dcol CQm=c9p n Fund•
The,GmAh, o rye t Aul mu11tu W the use gfJmRp JN lm ti
rt .' f tlj �tl ti o public whodfacilitklrm¢sde�# rr,�t�u2]l
srscr in to 1.,mini___meat dui-t€- -r^ '. rnn&_nl jq the Qinmuniiy
Capital Facilities 46
School impact fecs a aXan5 of addressJug_dIc__kyaI requ mmM. 5 that
�'►'1 1 w huyp i.-cerl mgde fur salkuols tUrld SCAM g ride U u =of the
cie #process. The isrt uieed law fFl`CW X48_.17,11 nine
l ether r.rxc t pro'.` iuns have been made for all yN 2f-}.blic facititW,
ittcl tr-t a soo , �1z._pe"bd l z g a ed ,,r arx ra? la
The [aw p it ° s Aw. ky ficirn @V "in a smbdiYisioa.unless written ,fir .s
sh13w 4mDrIde Provisirn.% haw been Moo or 5c�o k wid school mrour 3.
11e Pam n 1 Uistrict ha_s.placed the City on_trot rz�
q _ppA n (lcttt rrdat r 1121111�I the L trlo ha rnY�A,1t
c WJ=js for the rr�r .y 1" l_ u +dam rnem
that gill I& aao by tite.sK,JY Qu etc cQutrilaute CO-111-L isrA of €],e ss�w a s
1ylidgatij]g tk impacts of new do lnwnot on ftc �,vhnsll Exam throuplr
a rJ.i"y Juui reyie+ �j un RJMU addraases oiiI�matt vfthe_d l rraent eca Jon
in the City, Develumew gin .M_W g@g of the it
mur emU,i 5.ubdirisi4ns tat bayg, h9en jURroycd in past. vgars as well �
ne-N subdv,'-Vm. Sehuul uWtict feeA 1'rg is that irtdi%:Jugl_ iiymfim wt yld
apply Ig alJ cwt residential d�;vck= Ltf r ing the re.quirernmt
vide for xhpgla and szhMl jy=ds in a h lis ' f e an
pj ,ernl fshin- .
P_&c? 5t hool Dish ct ji�.1_ CaMfLgi r 'lil, . tits plan 11-21117)_and, amv
subseq&rd am.etidrnallts there,a is i»ade a pki f ihi ntnrem ive P,IWI b.V
cn —of Mx i s alto;:he d imApp§gda N9
Essential public facilities are capital facilities typically difficult to site because
of potential adverse impacts related to size, bulk, hazardous characteristics,
noise, or public health and safety. Essential public facilities can be publicly
of privately owned and include, but are not limited to the following. Airports,
highways of state-wide significance, state or regional transportation facilities,
correctional institutions, solid waste handling facilities, sewage treatment
facilities, state educational facilities, mental health facilities, substance abuse
facilities, group homes, correctional work release facilities, juvenile care and
treatment centers, any and all facilities for incarceration and facilities identified
by the office of Financial Management consistent with RCW 36.70A.200.
The GMA precludes Iocal comprehensive plans or development regulations
from prohibiting the siting of essential public facilities. {RCW 36.70A.200
Essential public facilities are listed as unclassified uses in the city's development
regulations. As such these uses are generally not restricted by zoning districts,
Nan-Gry Utaides 47
but due to their nature require extraordinary review through the special permit
review process prior to loc=ating within the city. Unclassified uses are listed in
PMC 25.86.424 and include the facilities discussed above.
A few of the essential public facilities located in Pasco include, the Tri-Cities
Airport, the Basin Disposal solid waste transfer station, the Franklin County
jail,the Benton-Franklin Detox Center,the BNSF Classification yard,Columbia
Basin College and the Chevron Tank Farms.
The distinction between lands identified for public purposes, as shown on the
land use trap contained in Appendix Vllll, and essential public facilities can
create confusion.Table No. 7 below illustrates the distinction.
Distinguishing Public Purpose Lands from Essential Public Facilities
Public Purpo3e Lands Essential Public Facilities
FOCI�S' Lands needed to accommodate FOCUS: Facilities needed to provide public
public facilities. services and functions that are typically difficult
to site.
Lands needed to provide the full range
of services to the public provided by Those public facilities that are usually
government, substantially funded unwanted by neighborhoods, have unusual situ
try government,contracted for by requirements, or ether features that complicate
government, or provided by private the siting process.
entities to public service obligations.
Examples: Examples:
• Utility Corridors Airports
• Transportation.Corridors Large-scale Transportation Facilities
• Sewage Treatment Facilities State Educational Facilities
• Storm water Management Correctional Facilities
Facilities Solid Waste Handling Facilities &
• Recreation Facilities Landfills
Schools Inpatient Facilities(Substance Abuse
• tither Public Uses Facilities, Mental Health Facilities&
Group Homes).
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 9, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Shane O'Neill,Planner I
SUBJECT: Revisions to PMC Title 25 (Zoning)
Over the years, administration of the Zoning regulations found in Title 25 of the Pasco
Municipal Code (PMC) has revealed the need for certain modifications to provide clarity
or to address changing conditions within the community. As such, the Planning
Department has undertaken the task of inventorying sections of the code that may warrant
modification.
The proposed modifications are divided into two categories; they are substantive and
perfunctory. The list of perfunctory revisions is intended to contain less complex items
having minor bearing on regulations. Types of perfunctory changes include grammatical
and punctuation corrections, single word or phrase additionfremoval, deletion of
extraneous definitions and relocation of code sections to correct sequential order.
The list of substantive revisions can be characterized as pertaining mostly to the need to
clarify existing definitions. One other notable substantive change is the inclusion of
nightclubs into the list of Conditional Uses in the C-1 zone.
A workshop has been scheduled for the December 15, 2011 Planning Commission
meeting to review possible modifications of the zoning regulations.
PERFUNCTORY REVISIONS
PMC Citation Revision Explanation
To provide adequate open space for light and air, to prevent Grammatical
25.04.020(2) overcrowding of the land, and to lesser} reduce congestion on the correction
streets.
25.08.020 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. Where this Title imposes a greater Grammatical
restriction upon land, buildings, or structures than is imposed or correction
required by other rules, regulations, standards, policies, ordinances,
contracts, covenants public or private, deeds, or statutes lawfully
adopted by the City of Pasco, the provisions of this Title shall govern
and take precedent. In the case of conflicts between the text, maps and
tables of t4e this Title, the text shall govern unless otherwise stated.
1
25.12.055 AMUSEMENT GAME DEVICE. "Amusement game device" means a Update definition to
machine or other device, whether mechanical, electrical, or electronic, match current
to be operated by the public for the purpose of entertainment, technology
amusement or as a game, the object of which is to score high or low by
comparison to the score of other players, playing concurrently or not,
or to demonstrate skill or competence against an opponent, whether the
opponent is the device or another person. It shall include such devices
as pool tables, billiard tables, pinball machines, _mid �° :._..r whieh
arcade video games and similar devices which use
television screens or monitors to reproduce symbolic figures and lines
intended to be representative of real games or activities.
25.12.130 BUILDING HEIGHT. "Building height" means die t'etti e'. diAa-t_e Definition revision to
-ktbkiye t. match IBC
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h h--st _414i aF,t.# -04. +4A crv4F ,_-s : sr;riTr n.l in Tfur+a
The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the
highest roof surface. Said grade plane represents the average finished
ground level adioining the building exterior walls. Where the finished
ground slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall
be established by the lowest points within the area between the
building and the lot line or, where the lot line is more than 6 feet from
the building. between the building and a-point 6 feet
from the building.'
25.12.150 COMMUNICATION TOWER. "Communication tower" a free- Grammatical
standing or building mounted structure, including appurtenances and
antenna intended for airway communication purposes, such as a
television antenna or HAM radio tower. This definition does not
include Wireless Communications Towers defined +ff under Section
25.12.485.
25.12.151 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUSING. Communitv Service Housing Relocated from
means a facility that pfincipally offers or provides subsidized housing? 25.12.457
on a daily, weekl,, or monthly basis and provides one or more of the
additional following services at a cost. if any. subsidized by charitable
or government agencies, including: A) Meals and food; B) Child or
adult daycare services; C) Employment, substance abuse or behavior
counseling; and D) Medical, dental or mental health services;
regardless of whether such community social and health welfare
2
services are provided on premises or off the premises for the benefit of
such residents.
25.12.158 DANCE HALL. "Dance hall" means an enclosed space where public A definition of"dance
dances are held and where alcohol and/or food maybe sold. hall" is needed.
25.12.160 DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY HOME NURSERY
SCHOOL. FAMILY HOME DAY CARE, PRESCHOOL. 44y,-
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912- Lit' aduko, sok@@is
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For the purpose of this Title, the following
definitions shall a4s&apply to day-care center, babysitting care, family
home day care, family home preschool/nursery schools nursery
schools or preschools:
(1) Babysitting care: Means a dwelling which provides
occasional augk:�dial care to children, for periods of less than twenty-
four hours, who do not reside within the residence of the person
providing the care. tift
L --To be consistent
(2) d..y_v ru: Family Horne Day Care Means with the State
a home licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services and
in which direct care, supervision and learning opportunities whiek-day
r-A4:p-;g are regularly provided for not more than twelve (12) children or
adults or for periods of less than 24 hours.
--Replaced in State
` - - law
(4) Day-care center: Means a place which provides regular
scheduled care for twal-R er- more than twelve children or
adults,for periods of less than twenty-four hours. --To match the
(5) Family Home Preschool/Nursery Schools: Means a practice of family
home of piaee that provides regular eustedial care and/or organized home daycare
learning and educational experiences for not more than twelve
children.
(6) Family Home Day Care Provider: Means a person who
provides direct care, supervision, behavior management, and early
learning opportunities for twelve or fewer children in their family
home living quarters for periods of less than twenty-four hours.
(7) Family Horne Child Care: means a facility licensed to
provide direct care. supervision and early learnin#3 opportunities for
twelve or fewer children, in the home of the licensee where the
licensee resides and is the Primary provider.
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(8) Preschool Center: Means a place that provides regular
custodial care and/or organized learning and educational experiences
for more than twelve children.
25.12.188 EXOTIC/WILD ANIMAL. "Exotic/Wild Animal" includes but is not New definition needed
limited to anyone of the followinv: lions. tieers_ wild cats (includinv-
lynx and bobcats), wolves, bears, apes, monkeys, and raccoons,
dangerous reptiles such as alligators. -poisonous reptiles, or similar wild
and exotic animals.
25.12.190(2) 25.12.190 FACTORY ASSEMBLED HOME. A factory assembled Update needed by
home is defined as either: revisions to the State
(1) A factory built structure that was constructed in Building Code
accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development requirements and bearing an appropriate Department of
Labor and Industries insignia indicating such compliance, or;
(2) A factory built structure designed for human occupancy, which
is entirely or substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other
than a building site and is transported to a building site on streets or
highways and there affixed to a permanent foundation. A factory
assembled home must be constructed to International Building Code
standards as adopted by the City of Pasco for on-site construction, the
Washington State Energy Code and all other art codes adopted by
the City of Pasco governing the construction of residential structures.
25.12.196 FAMILY HOME. "Family Horne" means a single dwelling unit and New definition needed
accessory buildings occupied for living purposes b� a farnily which
provides -permanent provisions for living. sleeping. eating. cooking.
and sanitation.
25.12.200 GARAGE, RESIDENTIAL. 'Residential garage" means a structure Provides more criteria
on the same lot with and accessory to a principally permitted use, used to make a better use
for storage only.. Residential Garages shall not contain bathrooms, distinction for permits
showers. or other furnishings or living space aUurtenances set up for to improve detached
habitation pgLp2ses.. garages/shops
25.12.220 HOME OCCUPATION. "Horne occupation" means a profession, Will allow retail home
trade, skill or service possessed and utilized, in whole or in part, by a occupations with
family members) for monetary gain within or upon the premises of a certain criteria
permanent dwelling units in a residential district. A home occupation
shall not involve wholesale or retail sales of any general or specific
line of merchandise, products, goods or wares upon said premises,
unless such articles are produced thereon in the conduct of the
profession, trade, skill or service; or the merchandise is sold strictly
through the interriet and/or direct mail service.
25.12.265 25.12.265 LOT, FLAG. "Flag lot" means a large lot not meeting Refine definition
minimum frontage requirements and where access to the public r—c1
right-of-way is by a narrow private right-of-way or driveway. Flag lot
also means arecessed interior lot with an extended driveway.
25.12.290 LOT, WIDTH OF. "Width of lot" means the age width measured Refine definition
at right angles to the depth.
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25.12.310 MINI-STORAGE FACILITY. "Mini-storage facility" means a Clarification
building or group of buildings consisting of small, self-contained units
for the storage of household or business goods or recreational vehicles,
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25.12.315 MOBILE HOME "Mobile home" means a smp4e To match the State
definition
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a factor,.-built dwellinu built prior to June 15. 1976_ to standards other
than the United States department of housing and urban development
code, and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time
of construction or introduction of the home into the state. Mobile
homes have not been built since the introduction of the United States
department of housing and urban development manufactured home
construction and safety act;
MOTOR HOME. "Motor home" means a Refine definition
25.12.320 recreational vehicle or device, whether licensed or unlicensed,
primarily designed as a temporary living quarters for recreation,
camping, or travel use, which contains its own motive power.
25.12.327 NIGHTCLUB. "Nightclub" means an establishment that provides Definition added
entertainment and has as its primary source of revenue (a) the sale of
alcohol for consumption on the premises and (b) cover charges. It
should not mean premises wherein such beverages are sold in
conjunction with the sale of food for consumption on the premises and
the sale of said beverages comprises less than 25 percent of the gross
recei ts.
25.12.330 NON-CONFORMING USE. "Non-conforming use" means a use of Simple correction
land existing at the time of the enactment of this Title and which does
not conform to the regulations of the district Of FOR@ in which it is
situated.
25.12.345 OPEN SPACE. "Open spaces" means an unoccupied space open to Clarification
the sky on the same lot with a building.
25.12.355 PARCEL. See definition of a "lot" under 25.12.235. Clarification
2=542.380 Not needed
25.12.397 SHOP. A "shop" means a residential parage as defined under Makes shops and
25.12.200 detached garages
synonymous
25.12..4 t4 44'ABLE, P Not needed
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&ate
=5.'- 0 S-T_1*L F=, P BT=X1 <<P. ;, cog"n+ ,3ns a hE.;i g-in=&io_#h Not needed
25.12.430 STORAGE, CONTAINER. "Container storage" means a unit Refine definition
originally or specifically used or designed to store goods or
merchandise during shipping or hauling by a vehicle, including but not
limited to rail cars of any kind, truck trailers or multi-modal shipping
containers. This definition also includes mobile homes used for
s�e rather than habitation.
:25 1 4 5:7 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUSING Community Service Housing Relocated to
means a facility that principally offers or provides subsidized housing 25.12.151
on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and provides one or more of the
additional following services at a cost, if any, subsidized by charitable
or government agencies, including: A) Meals and food; B) Child or
adult daycare services; C) Employment, substance abuse or behavior
counseling; and D) Medical, dental or mental health services;
regardless of whether such community social and health welfare
services are provided on premises or off the premises for the benefit of
such residents.
25.12.470 VEHICLES. "Vehicles" means motorized and non-motorized Definition expansion
mechanical devices designed for movement by means of wheels, skids
or runners of any kind, and specifically including all such automobiles,
buses, trucks, cars, vans, and motor homes even though they may be at
any time immobilized in any way for any period of time for whatever
duration; and also including boats, trailers, and such recreational
vehicles as defined herein.
25.12.480 WINERY (COMMERCIAL). "Commercial winery" means a facility Refine definition
designed for crushing, pressing, fermenting, bottling and cellaring
wine for retail and wholesale purposes. : _
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25.12.490 YARD, FRONT. "Front yard" means an open and unoccupied space, Refine definition
extending the full width of the lot between
any building and any street right-of-way adjacent the lot. The front
yard shall be determined by measuring perpendicular from the street
ri ht-of-way to the closest point of the building.
25.12.495 'REAR YARD" means an open and unoccupied space, o*ic-efi� as Refine definition
, extending across the full width of the lot between the
principal building and the rear lot line and measured perpendicular
from the rear lot line to the closest point of the building; and shall not
include any front setback area on corner lots. For a corner lot the rear
yard shall be parallel to the shortest lot line common to an adjacent lot.
25.16.010 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS. For the purpose of To include districts
promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the added by amendment
City, the City is divided into the following types of zones: after original
R-T District Residential Transition District ordinance was created
R-S-20 District Residential Suburban District
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R-S-12 District Residential Suburban District
R-S-1 District Low-Density Suburban Residential District
R-1 District Low-Density Residential District
R-1-A District Low-Density Residential Alternative District
R-1-A2 District Low-Density Residential Alternative District
R-2 District Medium-Density Residential District
R-3 District Medium-Density Residential District
R-4 District High-Density Residential District
RP District Residential Park District
O District Office District
C-1 District Retail Business District
C-2 District Central Business District
C-2 Overla,, District Central Business Oveilav District
C-3 District General Business District
C-R District Regional Commercial District
BP District Business Park District
I-182 Overlay District 1-182 Corridor Overlay District
I-1 District Light Industrial District
I-2 District Medium Industrial District
I-3 District Heavy Industrial District
25.22.030(3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 480 square feet of gross Refining language to
floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as match intent
defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted. For each additional
20,000 square feet of lot area, the gross floor area of storage sheds can
be increased by 400 square feet;
25.22.030(4) (4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040, Lexcept Punctuation
that the keeping of animals shall be permitted on parcels consisting of
ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and above an area equal in size
to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the arceIA;
25.22.030(5) (5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be allowed Eliminating redundant
for each full ten thousand square foot increment of land over and language
above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the
dwelling on the same parcel; provided that all barns, barnyards,
chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five
feet from a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any
adjoining ef aboRiiig property held under separate ownership; and
provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not exceed 2
animal units;
25.24.030(3) (3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 260 square feet of Refining language to
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container match intent
storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted. For each
additional 12,000 square feet of lot area the gross floor area of storage
sheds can be increased by 260 square feet;
25.24.030(4) (4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040,Lexcept Clarification
that the keeping of animals shall be permitted on parcels consisting of
ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and above an area equal in size
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to 12,000 square feet setae aside for the dwelling on the parcel,;
25.24.030(5) (5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be allowed Clarification
for each full ten thousand square foot increment of land over and
above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set a44e aside for the
dwelling on the same parcel; provided that all barns, barnyards,
chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five
feet from a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any
adjoining -. property held under separate ownership; and
provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not exceed 2
animal units;
25.42.020(8)(j) Shoe repair shops-2 Punctuation
25.42.020(8) Upholstery shops. relocation
25.42.020(12) - _ . relocation
25.44.030 25.44.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following Correction
accessory uses and buildings, as respectively defined in Sections
I2.1?.COO 25.12.020 and I?.'-- 5 25.12.115, shall be permitted in
the C-2 district:
25.66.090 TRANSFER OF LOCATION. No home occupation ioayb@ may be Grammatical
transferred to a different location without first obtaining a new home
occupation license authorizing its conduct at the proposed location.
25.70.160(3) Landscape and Buffering. In addition to the landscape provisions of Grammatical
Chapter 25.75, the Planning Commission may require additional
landscape features to a ensure the proposed winery will be in
harmony with and not impair the value of present and future
development of adjacent lands. The spacing of shade trees in all buffer
areas shall not be greater than thirty linear feet. Buffer area trees shall
be a caliper size of one and one-half inch at the planting;
25.74.030(2) FRONT YARD. Where any front yard is required, no building, Correction
structure, satellite dish, stationary play equipment or 4eth°° IiAa
clothesline shall be hereafter erected, altered, or placed so that any
portion thereof shall be nearer to the front property line than the
distance indicated by the depth of the required front yard, except:
25.75.070(3) (3) All parking lot buffers- and interior parking lot landscape areas Punctuation
shall be treated with a variety of landscape elements with no less than
65 percent of said landscaped areas treated with live vegetation at the
time of planting:
25.78.170(6) Restaurants - One space for each one hundred square feet of floor area Clarification
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SUBSTANTIVE REVISIONS
PMC Citation Revision Explanation
25.20.030 25.20.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory in the R-T district:
(1) Accessory dwellings;
(2) Horne occupations (see definition in Section 25.12.220);
(3) Ranch and farm buildings appurtenant to an agricultural use and
agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040, except that
the keeping of animals shall be permitted on parcels consisting of at
least ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and above an area equal in
size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the parcel; and
(4) Uses incidental and customary to a permitted use. (Ord. 3354 Sec.
2, 1999.);
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(6 For lots with a minimum of 5.000 square feet but less the OU --- Amendment
scivare feet and containing only one single-family- dwellinv unit_ the dealing with chicken
keeninp, of dotes, cats, rabbits, and chicken hens. provided such number hens
of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, and/or three
rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of animals not to
exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to roam or fly to
other properties, roosters are not allowed.
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as now --- To clarify practice
existinE and as amended and PMC Chapter 25.66: and and to create
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter 25.66; consistency with other
residential districts
25.22.030 25.22.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-S-20
suburban district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200,
provided they do not exceed the height of 18 feet and are no larger
than 1,200 square feet in area;
(2) Horne occupations as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding 480 square feet of gross floor
area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as
defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted. For each additional
20,000 square feet of lot area, the gross floor area of storage sheds can
be increased by 400 square feet;
(4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040,
except that the keeping of animals shall be permitted on parcels
consisting of ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and above an area
equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the
parcel;
(5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be
allowed for each full ten thousand square foot increment of land over
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and above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the
dwelling on the same parcel; provided that all barns, barnyards,
chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five
feet from a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any
adjoining or abutting property held under separate ownership; and
provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not exceed 2
animal units;
(6) The keeping of dogs and cats,provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and PMC Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter --- To clarify practice
25.66; and to create
(9) Accessory dwellingsi consistency with other
(10) R4 For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22,000 square feet and containing. only one single-fam.ilv dwelli_ny --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of dogs. cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens. provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens. the total number of
animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other properties: roosters are not allowed.
25.22.040(5) CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit
as provided in Chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses;
(5) y se.huej, >
Day care centers and preschool centers;
(6) Agricultural use(commercial); and, --- For clarification
(7) Buildings in conjunction with an agricultural use (limited), purposes
provided the parcel contains at least 5 acres and the building will not
be used for the conduct or support of any business activity; and
(8) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.24.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be
permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-8-12 suburban
district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200,
provided they do not exceed 18 feet in height and 1,200 square feet in
area;
(2) Horne occupations as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding 260 square feet of gross floor
area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as
defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted. For each additional
12,000 square feet of lot area the gross floor area of storage sheds can
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be increased by 260 square feet;
(4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040,
except that the keeping of animals shall be permitted on parcels
consisting of ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and above an area
equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the
parcel;
(5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be
allowed for each full ten thousand square foot increment of land over
and above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the
dwelling on the same parcel; provided that all barns, barnyards,
chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five
feet from a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any
adjoining or abutting property held under separate ownership; and
provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not exceed 2
animal units;
(6) The keeping of dogs and cats,provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter --- To clarify practice
25.66; and to create
(9) Accessory dwellings consistency with other
(10) (, }For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 srivare feet and containing only one single-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keepinp, of dogs. cats, rabbits, and chicken hens, rrovided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of
animals not to exceed six, in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed.
25.24.040 CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit purposes
as provided in Chapter 25.86;
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses;
(5) >
�hjld day eai:& canter-Day care centers and preschool centers: and
(6) Agricultural use (commercial); and
(7) Buildings in conjunction with an agricultural use (limited)
provided the parcel contains at least 5 acres and the building will not
be used for the conduct or support of any business activity; and
(8) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.26.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be
permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-S-1 suburban
d i stri ct:
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(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200,
provided they do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in
area; except on lots that are 12,000 square feet or more the height may
be increased by 3 feet and the area may increase by 200 square feet;
(2) Horne occupations as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor
area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as
defined in Section 25.12.430, will be permitted;
(4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040,
except that the keeping of animals shall be permitted on parcels
consisting of ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and above an area
equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the
parcel;
(5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be
allowed for each full ten thousand square foot increment of land over
and above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the
dwelling on the same parcel, provided that all barns, barnyards,
chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five
feet from a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any
adjoining or abutting property held under separate ownership, and
provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not exceed 2
animal units;
(6) The keeping of dogs and cats,provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter --- To clarify practice
25.66: and to create
(9) Accessory dwellingsi consistency with other
(10) {, }For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 square feet and containing only one single-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of dogs, cats. rabbits_ and chicken hens_ provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three does_ and/or three cats_ hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of
animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed.
25.26.040 CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit purposes
as provided in Chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses;
(5) _ ektFe,
i2hild d ai aani -Day care centers and preschool centers; and
(6) Agricultural use (commercial); and
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(7) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.28.030 25.28.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-1 low
density residential district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200,
provided they do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in
area; except on lots that are 12,000 square feet or more the height may
be increased by 3 feet and the area may increase by 200 square feet;
(2) Horne occupations, as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container
storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted;
(4) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only; provided,
however, such accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a
single-family dwelling. One off-street parking space, per roomer, must
be provided in addition to the requirement set forth under Section
25.78.170(5);
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(6) Family day care homes in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter
25.66;
(9) Accessory dwellingsi ---To clarify practice
(10) (q}For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than and to create
22.000 square feet and containinm only one single-family dwelling consistency with other
unit_ the keeping of dogs. cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens- provided residential districts
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, --- Amendment
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of dealing with chicken
animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to hens
Loam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed.
25.28.040 CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit purposes
as provided in Chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses; and
(5) ,
y ' - Day care centers and preschool centers; and
6 Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.30.030 25.30.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-1-A
District;
(1) Detached residential garages, as defined in Section 25.12.200,
provided they do not exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000 square feet
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in area;
(2) Home occupations, as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container
storage, as define in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted;
(4) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only; provided,
however, such accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a
single-family dwelling. One off-street parking space, per roomer, must
be provided in addition to the requirement set forth under Section
25.78.170(5);
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats,provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(6) Family day care homes in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter --- To clarify practice
25.66: and to create
(9) Accessory dwellings= consistency with other
(10) f,}For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 square feet and containing onlu one sin-le-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of dogs. cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens. provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of
animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other Properties; roosters are not allowed.
25.30.040 CONDITIONAL USES, In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit
as provided in chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses; and
(5) , anki
�hild d eai: e°mei:Day care centers and preschool centers: and
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.32.030 25.32.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-1 A2
District;
(1) Detached residential garages, as defined in Section 25.12.200,
provided they do not exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000
square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations, as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height, provided no container
storage, as define in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted;
(4) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided,
however, such accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a
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single-family dwelling. One off-street parking space, per roomer, must
be provided in addition to the requirement set forth under Section
25.78.170(5);
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(6) Family day care homes in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chanter --- To clarify practice
25.66; and to create
(9) Accessory dwellings consistency with other
(10) {, }For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 square feet and containing only one single-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of doves. cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens. provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of
animals not to exceed six, in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other ro erties• roosters are not allowed.
25.32.040 CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit
as provided in Chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses; and
(5) ,
Day care centers and preschool centers; and
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.34.020(4) PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 To create consistency
district: with the change to
(1) Single-family dwellings; 25.34.050(2)
(2) New Factory assembled homes;
(3) Two-family dwellings;
(4) Multiple Multi-family dwellings; and
(5) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit
the uses of vacant property for gardening or fruit raising.
25.34.030 25.34.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-2 district:
(1) Detached single family residential garages, as defined in
Section 25.12.200, provided they do not exceed fifteen feet in height
and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Horne occupations as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container
storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted;
(4) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
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(5) Family day care homes in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66;
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only; provided,
however, such accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a
single family dwelling. One off-street parking space per roomer must
be provided in addition to the requirement set forth under Section
25.84.170(5); and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chanter --- To clarify practice
25.66; and to create
(9) Accessory dwellings in single family homes consistency with other
(10) {, }For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 sc1uare feet and containinv only one single-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of doves. cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens. provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of
animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other ra erties• roosters are not allowed.
25.34.040 CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit
as provided in Chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship;
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools,public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses; and
(5) ,
Day care centers and preschool centers: and
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.34.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1)M1nimum lot area: Five To make practice clear
thousand (5,000) square feet; and avoid problems
(2) Only one single family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multi- with utilities and other
family units shall be permitted based on the density standards in municipal services
Section 25.34.050f 31;
(24 3) Density: One dwelling per 5,000 square feet of lot area except
as provided in 25.34.030 (7);
(�4 Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40) percent;
(4)(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5)feet.
(c)Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be
placed on the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle doors parallel to an alley
shall be setback from the alley twenty (20)feet. Where there is no alley
the setback shall be five (5) feet.
{�(6) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building: Twenty-five (25) feet, except a greater height
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may be approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen (15)feet.
(-64(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(W)(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(-94(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
($}LLQ�Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085.
25.36.030 25.36.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted used in the R-3 district:
(1) Detached single family residential garages, as defined in
Section 25.12.200, provided they do not exceed fifteen feet in height
and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container
storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted;
(4) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(5) Family day care homes in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66;
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided such
accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a single-family
dwelling. One off-street parking space per roomer must be provided
in-addition to the requirement set forth under Section 25.78.170(5);
and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter --- To clarify practice
25.66; and to create
(9) Accessory dwellings in single family homesi consistency with other
(10) (,}For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 square feet and containing only one sin-le-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of dogs. cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens. provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of
animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other j2fopeTtieS, roosters are not allowed.
25.36.040 (1) Churches and similar places of worship; For clarification
(2) Public libraries, and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses; and
(5) r
Day care centers and preschool centers; and
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.36.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (l) Minimum lot area: Five
thousand (5,000) square feet; To make practice clear
(2) Only one single family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multi- and avoid problems
family units shall be permitted based on the density standards in with utilities and other
Section 25.34.050(3); municipal services
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(�(� Density: One dwelling unit per 5,000 square feet of lot area for
single family dwellings and 3,000 square feet of lot area for multiple
family dwellings;
( ( Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty (60) percent;
E4)� Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20)feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be
placed on the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle doors parallel to an alley
shall be setback from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is no
alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet.
44.( ) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building: Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater
height may be approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen (15) feet.
Z Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
W ) Parking: See Chapter 25.78; and
Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75;
((�l 0 Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085.
25.38.030 25.38.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses
shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-4 district:
(1) Detached single family residential garages, as defined in
Section 25.12.200, provided they do not exceed fifteen feet in height
and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Horne occupations as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of
gross floor area and fifteen feet in height; provided no container
storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted;
(4) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals
does not exceed three dogs and three cats;
(5) Family day care homes in conformance with WAC 388-73 as
now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.66;
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided such
accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a single-family
dwelling. One off-street parking space per roomer must be provided in
addition to the requirements set forth under Section 25.78.170(5); and
(8) Family home preschool in conformance with PMC Chapter --- To clarify practice
25.66; and to create
(9) Accessory dwellings in single family homes: consistency with other
(10) (�7}For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than residential districts
22.000 square feet and containing only one single-family dwelling --- Amendment
unit_ the keeping of dogs_ cats_ rabbits_ and chicken hens_ -provided dealing with chicken
such number of animals does not exceed three dogs, and/or three cats, hens
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens. the total number of
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animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other ro erties• roosters are not allowed.
25.38.040 CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the unclassified uses listed in For clarification
Chapter 25.86, the following uses may be permitted by special permit
as provided in Chapter 25.86:
(1) Churches and other places of worship;
(2) Public libraries and municipal office buildings;
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds;
(4) Fire department station houses; and
(5) ,
Day care centers and preschool centers; and
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.38.050 25.38.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: To make practice clear
Five thousand (5,000) square feet; and avoid problems
(2) Only one single family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multi- with utilities and other
family units shall be permitted based on the density standards in municipal services
Section 25.34.050{31.
(2 3Z Density: One dwelling unit per 5,000 square feet of lot area for
single family dwellings and 1,500 square feet of lot area for multiple
family dwellings;
(3)(,L Lot Coverage: Sixty (60)percent;
� 5 Z Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20)feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be
placed on the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle doors parallel to an alley
shall be setback from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is no
alley, the setback shall be five (5)feet.
6) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater height
may be approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen (15) feet.
(64 ) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(� Parking: See Chapter 25.78; and
(8(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75;
(1 0)Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085.
25.41.040 CONDITIONAL USES. The following uses are permitted subject to For clarification
the approval of special permit as provided in Chapter 25.80:
(1) Police and fire stations;
(2) Churches and similar places of worship;
(3) se.huej, a
ckild Elay aF@ OORIar Day care centers mid preschool centers; and
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(4) Dwelling units provided the units are within the principal
building, are all above the ground floor of said building, and the
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ground floor of said building is designed or intended to be used for a
principally permitted use-; and
(5) Unclassified uses as listed in Section 25.86.020
25.41.050(3)(a) (a) Front: Fifteen (15)feet, except where adjoining aresidential district To simplify the
in which case ''_ ." . there shall be rTovided a setback requirement
e ual in width or depth to that required in the residential district.
25.41.050(3)(b) (b) Side: Five (5) feet except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case '_." , .;' there shall be provided a setback requirement
equal in width or depth to t.hatreuuired in the residential district.
25.41.050(3)(c) (c) Rear: None required, except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case —2-S.-W-4.010 _ there shall be provided a setback requirement
e ual in width or depth to thatre uired in the residential district.
25.42.020 Carwashes Provided the,, are located more than 300 feet from a To address residential
residential district; concerns about noise
and loitering
25.42.040 (6) Dance halls and nightclubs To address residential
concerns about noise
and late night loitering
and other disturbances
25.44.050(8) Card rooms, bingo parlors, dance halls, nightclubs and similar places; For clarification
25.44.040 (2) Unclassified uses per Section 25.86.020 Clarification
25.44.060(3)(a) (a)Front: None required except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case '_ .' skkiii rtwottil. there shall be provided a setback requirement
equal in width or depth to that—required in the residential district.
25.44.060(3)(b) (b) Side: None required except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case "_ ." . Ic --hall there shall be provided a setback requirement
e ual in width or depth to that required in the residential district.
25.44.060(3)(c) (c) Rear: None required except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case 2-.-".Q _ . there shall be provided a setback requirement
equal in width or depth to that—required in the residential district.
25.46.020(1) (1) All uses permitted in the C-1/C-2 districts; Clarification
25.46.040,( 4) Unclassified uses. Clarification
25.46.050(3)(a) (a) None required except by 25.75 and 25.78 and except where To simplify the
adjoining a residential district in which case . requirement
there shall be provided a setback equal in width or depth to that
required in the residential district.
25.48.050(3)(b) (b) Side: None required except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case ' there shall be provided a setback requirement
equal in width or depth to that required in the residential district.
25.48.050(3)(c) (c) Rear: None required except where adjoining a residential district in To simplify the
which case _ there shall be provided a setback requirement
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ecival in width or depth to that required in the adjacent residential
district.
25.50.040 (4) Unclassified uses Clarification
Power plants are a
Heavy Industrial (I-3)
Use.
25.66.020 PROHIBITED HOME OCCUPATIONS. Due to the increased To address the issue of
possibility for generating hazardous or nuisance conditions, the commercial
following uses and those similar in nature shall not be permitted as ammunition reloading
home occupations: vehicle repair and/or maintenance; rebuilding in a residential setting
motors; painting vehicles; ammunition reloading: welding; sheet metal
shops; upholstering; firewood cutting and any group H Occupancy as
defined in the International Building and Fire Code adopted by the
City.
25.66.040(9) No occupation requiring the customer or client to be present upon the Allows student
premises while the profession, trade, skill or service is performed shall tutoring as a home
be allowed, except for private tut.orin,2 or instruction for 3 or fewer occupation
students per 24-hour period;
25.66.060 A-n-51- An appeal of the City Planners decision to deny a home Correction
occupation AW-11 hia gila-d 0.444 2_5.9,1_01.111 w"
shall be reviewed by the Hearing Examiner in accordance with
Sections 2.19.090 through 2.19.110. Appeals may only be filed by the
applicant.
25.68.010 PURPOSE. A density increase chapter is established to provide a Density increases for
means whereby an increase in the number of dwelling units may be the R-4 District would
achieved beyond that amount permitted in the base density of the R-2, promote overcrowding
and R-3 an.4- R 4. residential districts. The intent is to create a flexible and may not be
means by which developers may voluntarily incorporate architectural feasible considering
creativity, site and aesthetic considerations in the design of residential height restrictions and
developments that achieve a more efficient site plan, result in a parking requirements.
physical development which blends more favorably or harmoniously The current R-4
with neighboring uses, uses within the vicinity, and increase the standards have a built-
quality of the living environment for its future residents. in density increase in
that the R-4 density
was increased slightly
when the R-5 District
was eliminated may
years ago.
25.68.020 MAXIMUM INCREASE. The lot area per dwelling unit ratio within Density increases for
the R-2, R-3 and R 4 residential districts may be reduced in accordance the R-4 District would
with the provisions of this Chapter. The maximum available reduction promote overcrowding
is as follows: and may not be
(1) R-2 District: May be reduced a maximum of one thousand four feasible considering
hundred square feet, from five thousandsquare feet per dwelling unit height restrictions and
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to three thousand six hundred square feet per dwelling unit; parking requirements.
(2) R-3 District: May be reduced a maximum of one thousand The current R-4
square feet, from 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit to 2,000 square standards have a built-
feet per dwelling unit. ; and in density increase in
_ that the R-4 density
was increased slightly
when the R-5 District
was eliminated may
years ago.
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_ established in 1999
and has never been
updated
25.70.060 CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE. In the commercial and industrial Additional criteria to
districts, a caretaker's residence may be permitted by special permit as clarify the intent of a
an accessory use, provided the following circumstances are caretaker's residence
demonstrated by the applicant: is for security in
(1) The caretaker's residence is solely intended to provide security for remote and
the established principal permitted use of the property; unpopulated areas of
(2) The caretaker's residence is not within a substantially developed the City
residential or commercial neighborhood;
The residential structure, to include factory assembled homes, will
be located on a parcel at least two times the size of the caretaker's
residence; and
(4) The structure will conform to other applicable codes and
regulations for residential structures. A special permit granted for a
caretaker's residence may be reviewed annually upon written request of
owners of property within three hundred feet of such residence or upon
written request of the city building official. In the absence of written
request for review, the special permit shall automatically be extended
for one year.
25.70.088 EXOTIC ANIMALS. Exotic animals as defined in Section 25.12.188 To provide direction
are prohibited in within the City of Pasco. with respect with
exotic animals.
Research continuing
25.70.110(b) Whenever production in any area used as a gravel pit, sand pit, clay To provide the
pit, or quarry shall have been completed, then all plants, buildings, community with
structures and equipment shall be entirely removed from such property additional options
and stockpiles shall be removed or back-filled into the pit within one when dealing with
year after such completion. When production shall have been mineral resource uses
completed, then the owner shall take such measures to rehabilitate the
area as deemed reasonable by the city engineer and or as required in
the special permit. A reclamation bond or surety may be re wired.
'-,cP - - Table originally
and :74-2, "Sits
" established in 1999
Design �
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and has never been
_ updated
25.74.030 (4) REAR YARD. Where any rear yard is required, no building Addresses community
shall hereafter be erected or altered so that any portion thereof may be needs
nearer to the rear lot line than the distance indicated by the required
rear yard, except:
(a) Eaves, cornices, steps, platforms, and open porches may extend
into the rear yard, but not more than 4 feet;
(b) An open or enclosed porch shall be considered part of a building
in the determination of the rear yard setback and lot coverage.
(c) Patio trellises, pergolas, sun screens or awnings attached to a
dwelling at or below the eave are not considered dart of the building
for setback purposes in the R-1,R-2,R-3 and R-4 Districts, however in
no case shall said structures be located closer than 10 feet from the rear
Propertv line in R-1 and R-2 Districts or 8 feet in R-3 or R-4 Districts.
25.74.040 ± '__!__! i4E1iEl ', Referenced tables
r''rUi2likW' -414-h e 74--1 RP Iv r VW h !h Uc 410Yhz�';Q4014-1kiEkRv create confusion
kI.,-]. rHiI-i-I-mT :-t3-FwNT-Os .4Ild A--w S. afy i$in^
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25.75.050 Design Standards
(3) Commercial and Industrial Districts.
The first 10 feet of all commercial and industrial property Correction
abutting an arterial street and the first 5 feet of all commercial and
industrial Property abutting a local access street shall be treated with
landscaping at the time the property is develop d. No less than 65
percent of the landscaped area must be treated with live vegetation at
the time of planting
(B)44} In addition to the requirements contained in this chapter and Clarification
unless specified otherwise in Chapter 25,58,90, commercial and
industrial zoned properties adjacent to properties in less intense zoning
districts shall have a 10 foot landscape buffer on the side immediately
adjacent to less intense zoning districts. The landscaped buffer shall
meet the following standards:
tF.,. f.-ill, ; inf, 6 .,.,dm-;k
(1) Live vegetation within the landscape buffer shall be planted
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with a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs
interspersed throughout the landscape buffer;
(2) The live vegetation shall consist of 40 percent evergreen
trees.
(3) Trees shall be provided at a minimum rate of one tree for
every 20 linear feet of property line and spaced no more
than 30 feet
on center spacing along each property line, unless planted
in groupings of 3 trees, with groupings spaced no more
than 50 feet on center along each property line;
(4) Shrubs shall be provided at a minimum rate of 1 per 8 linear
feet of property line and spaced no more than 16 feet apart
on center;
(5) Parking lots located adjacent to properties in less intense
zoning districts require 100 percent of the landscape buffer
to be planted with live vegetation.
25.75.070 (1) The width of parking lot buffers shall be To clarify landscaping
of requirements
was follows.
(a) Parking lots adjacent to arterial streets
shall have a minimum buffer of 10 feet between the parking lot and the
property line.
(b) Parking lots '- `,- ° ''- '- -d adjacent to local access
streets and alleys shall have a minimum buffer of 5 feet between the
parking lot and the property line.
25.75.070(3) Shared Uses. Owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels of Additional
land within three hundred feet of each other may share the same requirement to
parking or loading area when the hours of operation do not overlap. establish shared
The owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels within three parking
hundred feet of each other may also share facilities concurrently;
however, the total parking requirements shall be the sum of the
requirements for each individual use. Whenever shared parking is
allowed under this section, the parking lot shall be signed so as to
reasonably notify the public of the availability of use, and spaces shall
not be assigned, allocated or reserved between use; a notarized shared
parking agreement signed by the owner(s) filed with the County
Recorder's Office shall be required for shared parking between two or
more separate tax parcels under separate ownership.
25.78.100 SPECIAL EVENT PARKING LOTS. (1) Special event parking lots Edgar Brown stadium
used on an infrequent basis such as those associated with seasonal play parking lot is now
fields and ilw EoAg r -2p0% -^ ci• diwa shall be exempt from provisions completely paved
of this chapter except subsection 25.78.090 (7).
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25.78.110 HANDICAPPED PARKING. Handicapped parking shall be designed State law changed
and provided for in accordance with the International Building Code as
adopted RCW 19.27. '
25.86.010 GENERAL PROVISIONS. Unclassified uses enumerated in Section Clarification/
25.86.020, conditional uses listed within each district, and any other correction to reflect
uses specifically referred to this chapter shall be subject to the criteria required to
regulations contained in this chapter, in addition to all applicable grant a Special Permit
requirements of this Title. All such uses, due to their nature, are
deemed to require special review to consider, on a case by case basis,
their impacts on adjacent uses_ uses within the vicinity and the
infrastructure which would serve them. Conditional uses and other
uses specifically referred to this chapter may be permitted only in their
respective districts. Unclassified uses may be permitted within any
district where not otherwise prohibited.
25.86.020 UNCLASSIFIED USES. The following uses shall be considered
unclassified:
(1) High schools, colleges, universities, vocational schools,
business colleges and other similar academic or skills training facilities
or institutions not heretofore permitted within any district;
(2) Cemeteries, crematories, mausoleums, and other places of
burial or interment of remains;
(3) Churches;
(4) Community service facilities, as defined in Sections 25.12.155
and 25.12.156;
(5) Airports, heliports, or any other landing or maneuvering space
for aircraft, together with terminals and other customary facilities
accessory to the unclassified use;
(6) Golf courses, pitch and putt courses, miniature golf courses, water
Parks, snorts complexes, riding. stables, and similar facilities for public, Clarification
private or membership use;
(7) Monasteries, convents or other functionally similar facilities;
(8) Mines, quarries and gravel pits;
(9) Landfills, garbage dumps, and resource recovery facilities;
(10) Off-site parking lots, except those required for a residential use,
provided such parking area is not more than five hundred feet from the
building;
(11) Electrical substations and load transfer stations, natural gas
booster stations, and other similar utility facilities;
(12) Park and ride lots, off-street transfer stations or other similar
facility involving the storage, start-up, idling and movement of public
or private operated carrier, charter or transit buses, vans, and similar
vehicles; and
(13) Agricultural use (commercial) except in areas 1,000 feet from a
residential zoning district, subdivision or dwelling unit.
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25.86.040 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. Applications for special
permit shall include the following:
(1) Present use of the land and structures, if any;
(2) Detailed description of the proposed use;
(3) Description of any existing zoning ordinance violation;
(4) A site map or plan drawn neatly and to scale, showing
the following:
(a) Exterior property lines and any adjacent public
street or alley rights-of-way.
(b) Existing and proposed buildings and other
structures.
(c) Existing and proposed points of ingress and
egress, drives and driveways and circulation pattern.
(d) The location of existing and proposed parking
areas with each parking space shown.
(e) Existing and proposed open spaces and
landscape areas.
(5) -
,
The
prof erty owner's notarized signature acknowledLriml the application. For clarification and
ax4 consistency with
(6) Any other pertinent information that may be necessary practice
to determine if the use meets the requirements of this Title.
25.86.110 EXPIRATION. Unless otherwise specified within the special permit, To provide
the applicant shall commence the special use authorized or obtain a consistency with
building permit for construction of authorized facilities within si* practice
the time period
specified in the approved special permit, or the special permit shall
expired. In the case of temporary special permits, unless otherwise
specified within the permit, the permit shall expire after six (6) months
from its effective date. Within thirty (30) days after the date of
expiration, the applicant shall have removed from the premises the
temporary use and any improvements of a temporary nature authorized
by the permit.
25.86.120 EXTENSIONS. The City Clarification
Council may be granter a one-time extension without a public hearing
provided the extension does not exceed six months and an application
for extension is submitted to the City Planner no later than thirty days
a€, prior to the expiration date of the special permit. This provision
does not apply to temporary special permits.
25.88.020 INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS. For clarification and
(1) Zoning Map: consistency with
(a) Any person, firm, corporation, group of practice
individuals, or municipal department may petition for a zone
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change with the following exceptions:
(1) If the person, firm, corporation or group
of individuals does not have legal ownership of the
parcel of land under consideration for rezoning, the
petition shall not be accepted. All petitions submitted
must contain the notarized signature of the legal owner
of the property. The legal owner is considered to be the
owner of record.
(2) Text:
(c) Any resident or property owner within the Pasco
Urban Area may petition the City Council for a text
amendment. A petition to amend the text does not obligate
the Cite Council to follow throuh with the i+etitioned
amendment,
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