HomeMy WebLinkAbout3441 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 3 If II-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO DIRECTING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR
RESOLVING ISSUES INVOLVING AUTOMOBILE REPAIR OPERATIONS
AND VIOLATIONS OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, automobile repair operations are permitted in various degrees in the C-1
(Retail Business), C-3 (General Business) and Industrial Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code contains both zone-specific and general
regulations governing the conduct of automobile repair that have been inconsistently enforced
over the course of time; and
WHEREAS, automobile repair in many locations and sites has evolved to include
operations that are in conflict with applicable regulations of the Pasco Municipal Code including
the use of the public right of way for storage and parking repair business vehicles, outdoor repair
operations, outdoor dismantling of vehicles, parts salvaging and automobile hulk storage in
public view and depositing oil, grease and similar substances on City Streets; and
WHEREAS, such operations occurring in violation of the Pasco Municipal Code have an
adverse effect on the health and safety of nearby businesses and residents, discourage private
investment in commercial and industrial areas and present a negative perception of the City as a
whole to the general public; and
WHEREAS, resolution of the conflicts with the Pasco Municipal Code will involve a
consistent and coordinated effort between the City and the owners and operators of automobile
repair businesses;NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Pasco Planning Commission is directed to develop an action plan that
includes at least the following elements:
• Inventory of outdoor repair/salvage locations including site specific violations of
existing codes;
• Inventory and review of existing codes for adequacy in addressing the issue and
including possible recommendations for code revisions to accommodate emergency
or light auto repair in commercial zones;
• Development of an approach and timeline for voluntary compliance with applicable
codes;
• Options for enforcement; and
• The provision for input and feedback from affected operators and landowners.
Section 2. The action plan should be developed so that a report is available to City
Council in April of 2013.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and signature below.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 5th day of November, 2012.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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De ra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City ttony
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