HomeMy WebLinkAbout4158 Resolution - SRO MoratoriumRESOLUTION NO. 4158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING A MORATORIUM
PROHIBITING PERMITTING SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
SRO) HOUSING AND CONVERSION THERETO IN THE
CITY OF PASCO PENDING STUDY OF IMPACTS AND BEST
DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND POLICY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 4425 passed on February 19, 2019, the City of Pasco
made provision in its code, at 25.162 for siting SRO facilities in its C-1 (Retail Business), C-2
Central Business District), and C-3 (General Business District); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Ordinance 4425 was to address non-compliance of certain
public nuisance properties, while also providing for low-income housing for City residents; and
WHEREAS, SROs have historically provided low-income housing to both men and
women dating back to the 19th Century; and
WHEREAS, SROs have also historically been the subject of unfair criticism and
stereotyping concerning their value, particularly in high value commercial districts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco sees the potential for real impact to the City's homeless
populations, but lacks current information necessary to ensure that best practices in terms of
development and SRO policy are utilized to reach the greatest number of residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified appropriate zones in which to locate SROs, but
currently lacks codes, regulations, and policies which could best effectuate the original intent
behind Ordinance 4425; and
WHEREAS, SRO housing policies include a range of broad topics warranting review of
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and regulations relating to
policy limits, to ensure equal and fair treatment of all SRO residents in the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 35A.63.220 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.,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. Moratorium Established. A Moratorium is hereby established
suspending the permitting and conversion process for SROs pursuant to Pasco Municipal Code
25.162 to allow for the City to conduct a study on SRO's impacts and best practices in terms of
development standards and housing policy.
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Section 2. Term of Moratorium. The Moratorium shall expire six (6) months from
the date of its authorization by the City Council unless further extended, pursuant to RCW
35A.63.220, by the City Council of 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 18th day of April, 2022, at the City Council
Chambers of 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.
A. The impacts to the City due to the application of SROs could be significant on the
City's roads and traffic system;
B. There may also be parking implications that would have impacts on the City;
C. SROs may also affect residential and commercial neighborhoods in the City; and
D. The City needs time to evaluate the impacts and to address them in terms of
potential regulations of SROs.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution and its initial Moratorium shall be in full
force and effect upon its passage and signature below, and the initial period of the Moratorium
shall be for six (6) months, expiring on the
7th day of September, 2022, unless otherwise
terminated or extended.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 7th day of March,
2022.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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De ra Barham, CMC Kerr Fefr%30o Law, PLLC
City Clerk Cit orney
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