HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 ResolutionYN WELLS, City Clerk
E RUBSTELLO, Ci y Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 1946
A RESOLUTION directing enforcement of the Landscape and
Screening Ordinance.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2036 was adopted by action of the
Pasco City Council in 1979 to establish minimum requirements for
landscape and screening improvements within all commercial and
industrial districts of the city; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the adverse economic
conditions occurring throughout the community, application of the
new standards was delayed by formal action of the City Council on
several subsequent occasions until April 1987, but no enforcement
action has occurred to date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds application of the
long-standing landscape and screening requirements will
substantially contribute to the improved appearance throughout
the community and, in particular, will improve the image of he
community as well as help to stabilize property value; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that a reasonable
time period should be provided for those existing businesses to
comply with the standards which have been held in abeyance for 12
years; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO:
Section 1. The city administration is hereby authorized
and directed to apply fully the landscape and screening
requirements of Ordinance No. 2036 to existing development with
the following compliance timeline:
(a) Screening Requirements: 6 months
(b) Landscape Requirements: 12 months
P SED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 2/
day of , 1991.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: