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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3465 Ordinance a. r 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 t 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