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ORDINANCE NO. 3465
AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning amending
PMC Title 25 dealing with temporary uses.
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the
physical development within their borders and insure the public health, safety and
welfare are maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has zoning regulations that encourage orderly
growth and development of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to further the purposes of
comprehensive planning and to maintain and protect the welfare of the community,
it is necessary to amend PMC Title 25; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 25.70 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to include a new section to read as follows:
25.70.145 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. Temporary structures may be
permitted administratively by the Community and Economic Development Director
in all commercial and industrial districts when it can be found:
1) The structure is needed to provide temporary housing for an existing
licensed business that is being remodeled to such an extent that the existing
business structure would be unsafe or unhealthy to occupy.
2 The structure is needed to provide temporary housing for an existing
licensed business that is be reconstructed after damage by fire or other causes.
Temporary structures permitted under this section shall not be required to
comply with the special permit process as identified in Section 25.86.030.
Temporary structures permitted under this section must, however, be located on the
same property as the structure that was damaged and or is being remodeled or
repaired. A temporary structure permitted under this section must also be located
so as not to create a nuisance or hazard for adjoining properties and the community
in general.
In rg antingaapproval of a temporary structure under the provisions of this
section, the Community and Economic Development Director may impose conditions
necessary to minimize adverse impacts.
Temporary structures permitted under this section must be promptly
removed within 30 days of the final inspection of the remodel or repair work and
shall not remain on-site for more than 180 days. A renewal period extending this
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timeframe may be approved by the Community and Economic Development
Director.
Section 2. That Section 25.86.030 if the Pasco Municipal Code be and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.86.030 TEMPORARY USES. A temporary special permit for any use not
otherwise permitted within the applicable district, may be approved by the City
Council, provided that such use is clearly of a temporary nature and does not
involve the erection of a permanent structure. Requests for temporary special
permits shall be applied for and processed in the same manner as herein
established for uses requiring a special permit, including such conditions as will
safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare for the duration of the
permit. This Section shall not apply to temporary structures permitted under
Section 25.70.145.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting
April 2, 2001.
Michael L. Garrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk je 4a B. Kerr, i y Attorn