HomeMy WebLinkAbout2780 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 2780 AN ORDINANCE related to zoning amending PMC Title 22 by enacting special use provisions for commercial agricultural uses. WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is a service center for the Columbia Basin agricultural industry and as such, can be termed a agricultural community; and, WHEREAS, considerable agricultural production takes place within and adjacent the City limits of the City of Pasco; and, WHEREAS, there is considerable undeveloped land within the City limits of the City of Pasco that is likely to remain undeveloped for many years; and, WHEREAS, agricultural production appears to be an appropriate transitional and interim use of vacant lands within the City; and, WHEREAS, when properly managed, farm lands can be an asset to the community; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed amendments and finds them to be appropriate and necessary to further the overall good and order of the community; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That PMC Section 22.80.020 hereby is amended to include a new sub-section (15) to read as follows: (15) Agricultural Use (Commercial) except in areas 1,000 feet from a residential subdivision or dwelling unit. Section 2. That PMC Chapter 22.80 hereby is amended to include a new section 22.80.045 to read as follows: 22.80.045. AGRICULTURAL USES. (1) Commercial agricultural uses listed as conditional or unclassified uses in this title shall conform to the following prior to the issuance of a special permit: (a) Special permits for agricultural uses (commercial) may be granted for tracts of land over ten (10) acres in size within 1,000 feet of a residential subdivision or a dwelling unit. (Ref. note: See Section 22.68.020(r) permitting agricultural use Commercial 1,000 feet or more from a residential development and alfalfa and pasture grasses in all zones). (b) The applicant for a special permit shall be required to submit a conservation plan approved by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. (2) All existing agricultural uses (limited to existing acreage) occurring within any zoning district of the City of Pasco where not expressly permitted by this code, shall be deemed a lawfully established non-conforming agricultural use. Section 3. That PMC Section 22 22.020 hereby is amended to read as follows: 22.22.020 PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the R-T zone: (1) Single-family dwelling; (2) Home occupations, see definition in Section 22.12.390; {4}--Agr±eulttiraI-and-en±maI-husbandry--{erd7-1886-See7 9-tsart}7-1977}7 Section 4. That P.M.C. Section 22.68.020 uses hereby is amended to include a new subsection to read as follows: 22.68.028 (r) AGRICULTURAL USES. (1) Commercial agricultural uses shall be considered permitted uses in all zoning districts when the proposed agricultural uses are located 1,000 feet or more from a residential subdivision or a dwelling unit. (2) The production of alfalfa or pasture grasses on acreage of any size shall be considered permitted uses within all zoning districts Section 5. That P.M.0 Section 22.12.029 which reads as follows: 22.12.029 AGRICULTURAL USES (COMMERCIAL). "Agricultural uses (commercial) means an agricultural operation consisting of irrigated land only. When an agricultural use (commercial) is within or in close vicinity of a residential zone, conditions may be imposed to safeguard residential development. (Ord. 2361 Sec. 1 (part), 1982) Hereby is amended to read as follows: 22.12.029 AGRICULTURAL USES (COMMERCIAL). Agricultural uses (Commercial) means agricultural activities, involving ten (10) or more acres, carried on as a commercial enterprise with the object of gain, benefit, or advantage, directly or indirectly. Agricultural uses (commercial) do not include feed lots, stockyards, dairies, hog farms or poultry husbandry. Section 6. That PMC Section 22.80.050 hereby is amended to read as following: 22.80.050 PULIC HEARING REQUIRED. Upon the filing of a complete application for special permit, the application shall be scheduled for a public hearing before the planning Commission. Notice of such hearing shall be given as provided for in Section 22.080.015. Except that in the case of agricultural uses, the notification distance shall be increased to 1,000 feet. The public hearing may be continued as deemed necessary by the planning commission, provided the applicant consents to any such continuance. In the event the applicant does not consent to a continuance, the planning commission shall close the public hearing and render a recommendation to City Council in accordance with the provisions of Sections 22.80.060 and 22.80.070. (Ord. 2362 Sec. 4 (part), 1982, Ord. 2636, Sec. 5, 1986.) Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication as required by law. day of PASSED by the City Council of th Cit , 1990. Pasco this 1/3Z5 Evelyn Wells, City Clerk APPRO i' 1011 D AS 0 F RM. Gr0eg ro•s e o, City Attorney 411 CITY OF PASCO SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.9.4S24/ ORDINANCE NO,R7P is an ordinance relating to zoning enacting new conditional use standards for special permits relating to commercial agricultural uses. Sections 1. Enacts a new sub-section designating commercial agricultural as a conditional use in all zoning districts when such use occur within 1,000 feet of a residential subdivision or dwelling unit Section 2. Amends Chapter 22.80 by creating a new section providing standards for approving commercial agricultural special use permits. Section 3. Amends the R-T zone by deleting commercial agriculture. Section 4. Establishes commercial agriculture, alfalfa and pasture grasses as permitted uses in all zones. Section 5. Amends the definition of commercial Agriculture. Section 6. Amends the notification process for special permits. evav The full text of Ordinance No. is available free of charge to anyone who requests it from the City Clerk of the City of Pasco, (509) 545-3402, P. O. ox 293, Pasco, Washington 99301-0293. ells, ity Clerk PUBLISH August 16, 1990 August 15, 1990 Tri City Herald P 0. Box 2608 Pasco, Washington 99302 Gentlemen: Please publish Ordinance No. 2780 on the following date: August 16, 1990 Please send two (2) Affidavits of Publication. Evelyn Wells City Clerk ew '0(-54e it. 7"-a dr-i-AzA- ef ,Va /9 / ' I i