HomeMy WebLinkAbout3566 Resolution - TerminatedRESOLUTION NO. ` S5_&
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco, Washington, continuing the
imposition of a moratorium established by Resolution No. 3557 prohibiting
platting within the R -2, R -3 and R -4 Districts for a period of six months.
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2014 the Pasco City Council approved Resolution No. 3557
establishing a six month moratorium on the acceptance of plat applications within the R -2, R -3
and R -4 Zoning Districts.
WHEREAS, to fulfill the requirements of the Revised Code of Washington the
following findings of fact are provided as justification for the moratorium established on June 2,
2014 by Resolution No. 3557:
a) The 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.
b) Single - family homes are permitted within the R -2, R -3 and R -4 zoning districts
provided no single family lot is less than 5,000 square feet in size.
c) Developers often build subdivisions to the minimum standard with respect to lot
sizes.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) On June 16, 2014 the City Council held a public hearing to receive public testimony
for or against the proposed moratorium. No public testimony was provided; 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, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City that
a moratorium be established by Resolution 3557 be continued; and NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Moratorium Established. A moratorium imposed by Resolution No. 3557
prohibiting the acceptance of subdivision applications within the R -2, R -3 and R -4 Zoning
Districts is hereby continued.
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Section 2. Findings of Fact Adopted. The findings of fact herein provided are
adopted in support of continuance of the moratorium established by Resolution No. 3557.
Section 3. Term of Moratorium. The moratorium imposed by Resolution No. 3557
shall continue for period of six (6) months from June 2, 2014, unless repealed, extended, or
modified by the City Council after a public hearing and the 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 4. 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, Washington, at its regular meeting
dated this -- day of , 2014.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City Cle Leland B. err, City Attorney
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