HomeMy WebLinkAbout3557 Resolution - TerminatedRESOLUTION NO. J5
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, declaring a
moratorium prohibiting platting within the Residential Two, Three and Four
Zoning Districts within the City and setting public hearing thereon.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco Zoning Ordinance contains R -2, R -3 and R -4 zoning
districts primarily intended for multiple family dwellings with a range of minimum densities; and
WHEREAS, those Zoning Districts also permit single- family dwellings on individual
lots provided said lots are at least 5,000 square feet in size; and
WHEREAS, developers often build to the minimum standard; and
WHEREAS, the creation of 5,000 square foot lots without forethought to building
design, subdivision integration with existing and adjacent neighborhoods and overall acceptance
by the community has the potential to harm the residents of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco Zoning Ordinance permits, but does not require, the use
of the "Planned Density Development" process which allows an overall housing density based
on the underlying zoning requirements to promote creativity in the design and layout of
subdivisions for the development of a variety of housing types to better serve the citizens of
Pasco; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to review and if appropriate develop zoning and land use
regulations within the R -2, R -3 and R -4 Zoning Districts to accommodate smaller lots and at the
same time address issues related to subdivisions developed to the minimum standard without
forethought or consideration of adjoining neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Washington law authorizes the City to adopt a moratorium with a public
hearing which must be held within sixty (60) days of the date of the adoption of a moratorium;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City that
a moratorium be established on platting within R -2, R -3 and R -4 Zoning Districts to provide the
City an opportunity to study and develop regulations for minimum lot sizes for single family
dwellings within said Zoning Districts; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Moratorium Established. A moratorium is imposed prohibiting the
acceptance of subdivision applications within the R -2, R -3 and R -4 Zoning Districts.
Section 2. Term of Moratorium. The moratorium imposed by this Resolution shall
become effective on the date hereof, and shall continue in effect for an initial period of six (6)
months, unless repealed, extended, or modified by the City Council after a public hearing and the
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entry of appropriate findings of fact as required by RCW 35A.63.220, provided, however, that
the moratorium shall automatically expire upon the effective date of zoning regulations adopted
by the City Council to address the minimum lot sizes for single family dwellings within the R -2,
R -3 and R -4 Zoning Districts within the City of Pasco.
Section 3. Public Hearing. A public hearing shall be scheduled for 7:00 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on the 16th day of June, 2014, in the City Council
Chambers of the Pasco City Hall, where it will hear evidence and consider the comments and
testimony of those wishing to speak at such public hearing regarding the moratorium.
Section 4. Preliminary Findings. Following the public hearing, the City Council
shall adopt Findings of Fact justifying its actions, and determine whether a work plan is
necessary to address the issues involving the platting of property for single family dwellings
within the R -2, R -3 and R -4 Zoning Districts and extending the moratorium to complete a work
plan and implementation of appropriate regulations.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and signature below.
PASSED by the Ci y Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, at its regular meeting
dated this 2i day of 2014.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
Z TES APP D AS TO FORM:
L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
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