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RESOLUTION NO. 3313
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, providing for the
replacement of nonconforming subdivision estate fences.
WHEREAS, the City has previously approved "Surewood" estate fences as subdivision
estate fences for subdivisions backing on arterial streets with the expectation of providing a durable,
attractive, and graffiti resistance corridor; and
WHEREAS, since the installation of such fences, the materials have experienced rapid
deterioration, resulting in the slats being easily broken or removed with very light impact; and
WHEREAS, the materials have proven not be graffiti resistant but, rather, susceptible to
stains and discoloration; and
WHEREAS, the "Surewood" product is no longer in production, and no longer available for
replacement, resulting in a mismatch of colors, texture, and size defeating the goal of an attractive,
consistent neighborhood and impairing the values of the homes and properties within that
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, several subdivisions within the City have utilized the "Surewood" product as
an estate fence resulting in various degrees of damage and deterioration requiring it replacement; and
WHEREAS, by plat conditions, the owner of the adjacent properties bear the responsibility
for the repair, maintenance and replacement of those fences; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City Council that in addition to the private benefit, the
fences also represent the public interest in maintaining the aesthetic attractiveness of the City's
subdivisions and the value of its homes, replacement of the defective fences needs to be conducted in
a reasonable and orderly fashion; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that replacement of these fences should be done on a
neighborhood basis over time commensurate with the deterioration and damage evidencing that the
fences have exceeded their useful life as a result of their defective condition;NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The "Surewood" fencing materials as previously used as components in the
subdivision estate fence has proven to be defective for its intended purpose, and is prohibited from
use as an estate fence. All existing"Surewood" fences are nonconforming.
Section 2. "Surewood"estate fences are present in the following neighborhoods:
A. Loviisa Farms/Montgomery Estates Subdivisions including: along Road 100,
Chapel Hill Blvd., and Road 84.
B. Columbia Place Subdivision including: along Sandifur Blvd. and Road 84.
Section 3. All "Surewood" fence materials (slats) shall be replaced with those complying
with the standards established by PMC 26.32.090, as amended by Ordinance No. .
Section 4. The reasonable time for the replacement of the nonconforming "Surewood"
fences shall occur by the following date(s) as specified:
A. Loviisa Farms/Montgomery Estates Subdivisions—May 1, 2013.
B. Columbia Place Subdivision—May 1, 2014.
Section 5. To encourage and assist in the prompt transition to conform with the existing
standard, in an orderly fashion, as funds may be available to the City, and in relation to the remaining
useful life of the nonconforming materials, the City shall, upon application of a qualified home
owner, provide for the labor and services for the disposal of the nonconforming fence material, and
the installation of the new conforming fence material, at its sole expense during the periods below.
The property owner will be responsible for material costs of the conforming materials at the actual
cost of such materials at the best volume price obtainable by the City. The City will bill the property
owner for the material costs with the property owner having the option to pay in twelve (12) equal
monthly installments included with the property owner's utility bill.
Section 6. To be eligible for the City's participation outlined above:
A. Property owners within the Loviisa Farms/Montgomery Estates Subdivisions
must apply on or before July 1, 2012.
B. Property owners within the Columbia Place Subdivision must apply on or
before July 1, 2013.
After each of the dates identified above, the property owners of the respective subdivisions
shall be responsible for their full costs of the fence replacement, and the full responsibility to have
such replacement completed before the deadline specified in Section 4, above. Any noncomplying
fencing material from and after such date may be subject to code enforcement and plat covenant
compliance proceedings.
ASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, as its regular meeting dated
this f� day of April, 2012.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
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aQ.Q,c: ,Debra L. Clark, City Cler Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Replacement of Nonconforming Subdivision Estate Fences
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