Contents of Gig Harbor Municipal Code
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Title 1
General Provisions
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1.01
Code Adoption
- 1.01.010 Adoption.
- 1.01.020 Title – Citation – Reference.
- 1.01.030 Codification authority.
- 1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
- 1.01.050 Reference applies to amendments.
- 1.01.060 Title, chapter and section headings.
- 1.01.070 Reference to specific ordinances.
- 1.01.080 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
- 1.01.090 Effective date.
- 1.01.100 Constitutionality.
- 1.04 General Provisions
- 1.06 City Classification
- 1.08 Ordinance Passing Procedure
- 1.12 Right of Entry for Inspection
- 1.16 General Penalty
- 1.20 Official Newspaper
- 1.21 Initiative and Referendum
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1.01
Code Adoption
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Title 2
Administration and Personnel
- 2.04 City Council Meetings
- 2.08 City Business
- 2.10 City Administrator
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2.12
City Officers – Elections
- 2.12.010 General municipal elections.
- 2.12.020 Special elections.
- 2.12.030 Conduct of elections.
- 2.12.040 Elective offices.
- 2.12.050 Residency and registration.
- 2.12.060 Declaration of candidacy – Filing.
- 2.12.070 Declaration of candidacy – Procedure, fee, form.
- 2.12.080 Election of councilmembers – Vacancy.
- 2.12.090 Election of mayor – Vacancy.
- 2.12.100 Campaign financing – Obligation of political candidates and committees to comply with requirements of GHMC 2.12.105.
- 2.12.105 Disclosure – Campaign finances adopted.
- 2.14 Mayor Pro Tempore
- 2.16 City Clerk
- 2.17 City Treasurer/Finance Director
- 2.18 City Attorney
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2.19
Indemnification of Public Officials and Employees
- 2.19.010 Conditions under which city will provide legal representation.
- 2.19.020 Exclusions.
- 2.19.030 Determination of exclusion.
- 2.19.040 Representation and payment of claims – Conditions.
- 2.19.050 Effect of compliance with conditions.
- 2.19.060 Failure to comply with conditions.
- 2.19.070 Reimbursement of incurred expenses.
- 2.19.080 Conflict with provisions of insurance policies.
- 2.19.090 Pending claims.
- 2.19.100 Definitions.
- 2.19.110 Effect of future repeal or modification.
- 2.20 Planning Commission
- 2.21 Design Review Board (DRB)
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2.22
Civil Service System
- 2.22.010 Intent of chapter.
- 2.22.020 Definitions.
- 2.22.030 Civil service commission created – Appointment – Term – Removal and quorum.
- 2.22.040 Organization of commission – Powers and duties – Secretary.
- 2.22.050 Persons included – Competitive examinations – Transfers, discharges and reinstatements.
- 2.22.060 Existing personnel continued under civil service.
- 2.22.070 Qualifications of applicants.
- 2.22.080 Tenure of employment – Grounds for discharge, reduction or deprivation of privileges.
- 2.22.090 Procedure for discipline of permanent appointees – Predisciplinary hearing.
- 2.22.100 Hearing required – Notice.
- 2.22.110 Hearings – Legal counsel.
- 2.22.120 Hearings – Scope and standard of review.
- 2.22.130 Conduct of hearing – Evidence.
- 2.22.140 Decision of commission – Findings and conclusions required.
- 2.22.150 Vacancies – Probation.
- 2.22.160 Emergency, provisional and temporary appointments.
- 2.22.170 Power to create offices, make appointments and fix salaries not infringed.
- 2.22.180 Enforcement by civil action – Legal counsel.
- 2.22.190 Deceptive practices, false marks, etc., prohibited.
- 2.22.200 Penalty – Jurisdiction.
- 2.22.210 Applicability.
- 2.23 Salary Commission
- 2.24 Repealed
- 2.25 Hearing Examiner
- 2.26 Historic Preservation Commission
- 2.28 Expenses – Reimbursement
- 2.32 Employees’ Retirement System
- 2.36 Cemeteries
- 2.40 City Officers – Compensation
- 2.44 Employee Benefit Plan
- 2.47 Police Department
- 2.48 Repealed
- 2.49 Arts Commission
- 2.50 Parks Commission
- 2.51 Repealed
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2.52
Disclosure of Public Records
- 2.52.010 Authority and purpose.
- 2.52.020 Scope of coverage of Public Records Act and definitions.
- 2.52.030 Nonliability for disclosure.
- 2.52.040 Public records officer – Contact information.
- 2.52.050 Availability of public records.
- 2.52.060 Retention of records.
- 2.52.070 Processing of public records requests – General.
- 2.52.080 Obligations of requestors.
- 2.52.090 Exemptions.
- 2.52.100 Costs of providing copies of public records.
- 2.52.110 Review of denials of public records.
- 2.53 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
- 2.54 Municipal Court
- 2.55 Surplus Property
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Title 3
Revenue and Finance
- 3.01 Financial Reporting
- 3.04 Revenue Sharing Fund
- 3.06 General Government Capital Assets Fund
- 3.08 Water Capital Assets Fund
- 3.10 Sewer Capital Assets Fund
- 3.12 Claims Fund – Payroll Fund
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3.16
Business and Occupation Tax
- 3.16.010 Exercise of revenue license power.
- 3.16.020 Definitions.
- 3.16.030 Repealed.
- 3.16.031 Repealed.
- 3.16.040 Repealed.
- 3.16.050 License tax year.
- 3.16.060 Occupation license and tax – Applicable businesses – Rate.
- 3.16.070 Exceptions and deductions.
- 3.16.080 Repealed.
- 3.16.090 Monthly, quarterly payments.
- 3.16.100 Tax apportioned for business commencing during tax year.
- 3.16.110 License prerequisite to monthly payments.
- 3.16.120 Sale or transfer of business.
- 3.16.130 Books and records of gross income.
- 3.16.140 Investigation of returns.
- 3.16.150 Over or under payment.
- 3.16.160 Nonpayment of tax – Liability.
- 3.16.170 Appeals to city council.
- 3.16.180 Rules and regulations.
- 3.16.190 Posting of license – Transferability.
- 3.16.200 Violation – False returns, etc.
- 3.16.210 Violation – Penalty.
- 3.20 Sales Tax
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3.22
Additional Sales and Use Tax
- 3.22.010 Imposition of tax.
- 3.22.020 Rate of tax imposed.
- 3.22.030 Administration and collection of tax.
- 3.22.040 Consent to inspection of records.
- 3.22.050 Contract for administration – Mayor and clerk authority.
- 3.22.060 Provisions subject to special initiative.
- 3.22.070 References to state statutes.
- 3.22.080 Violation – Penalty.
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3.24
Gambling and Other Amusements Tax
- 3.24.010 Statutory provisions adopted by reference.
- 3.24.020 Definitions.
- 3.24.030 Tax levied on designated activities – Amount.
- 3.24.040 Exemptions – Charitable and nonprofit organizations.
- 3.24.050 Payment procedure.
- 3.24.060 Administration and collection.
- 3.24.070 Method and terms of payment.
- 3.24.080 Late payment – Penalties and interest charges.
- 3.24.090 Filing – Prerequisite to commencement of taxable activity.
- 3.24.100 Filing – Required following license expiration, suspension or revocation.
- 3.24.110 Records of activity required.
- 3.24.120 Overpayments and underpayments – Refunds and penalties.
- 3.24.130 Failure to file return – Treasurer authorized to set tax due.
- 3.24.140 Rules and regulations – Treasurer to adopt, publish and enforce.
- 3.24.150 Tax separate from license fees.
- 3.24.160 Tax due constitutes debt to city.
- 3.24.170 Four-year limit on recovery.
- 3.24.180 Violation – Penalty.
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3.26
Real Estate Excise Tax
- 3.26.010 One-quarter percent excise tax on real estate sales.
- 3.26.015 Additional one-quarter percent excise tax on real estate sales.
- 3.26.020 County to collect payment.
- 3.26.030 Tax is obligation of seller.
- 3.26.040 Tax lien on real property.
- 3.26.050 Duties of county treasurer.
- 3.26.060 Payment due.
- 3.26.070 Refunds.
- 3.26.080 Clerk to notify county.
- 3.26.090 State law adopted by reference.
- 3.26.100 Fund created.
- 3.27 Hotel/Motel Excise Tax
- 3.28 Repealed
- 3.30 Drug Enforcement Fund
- 3.31 Federal Drug Investigation Fund
- 3.32 Combined Funds
- 3.36 Agency Fund
- 3.40 Adoption of Fees for Land Use Development Applications, Permits and Inspections
- 3.48 Miscellaneous Fees
- 3.50 Donations to the City of Gig Harbor Fund
- 3.52 Donations
- Title 4 (Reserved)
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Title 5
Business Licenses and Regulations
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5.01
Purpose and Policy
- 5.01.010 Definitions.
- 5.01.020 Requirements.
- 5.01.030 Exemptions.
- 5.01.040 Licenses not transferable.
- 5.01.050 Disclaimer of city liability.
- 5.01.060 Prohibited use.
- 5.01.070 General qualifications of licensees.
- 5.01.080 Application procedure.
- 5.01.090 Renewal.
- 5.01.100 Licenses for businesses located outside city limits – Threshold for fee-free license.
- 5.01.120 License approval or denial.
- 5.01.130 Suspension or revocation procedure.
- 5.01.140 Exercise of power.
- 5.01.150 Inspections – Right of entry.
- 5.01.160 Notice and order.
- 5.01.170 Civil penalty.
- 5.01.180 Criminal penalties.
- 5.01.190 Additional relief.
- 5.04 Repealed
- 5.06 Commercial/Business Use of Public Lands and Structures
- 5.08 Intoxicating Liquors
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5.10
Licensing and Operation of Adult Entertainment Facilities
- Part A. Generally
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Part B.
Licensing Requirements
- 5.10.070 License required.
- 5.10.080 Application for adult entertainment business license.
- 5.10.090 Application for manager’s or entertainer’s license.
- 5.10.100 Initial investigation.
- 5.10.110 Issuance and denial of licenses.
- 5.10.120 Renewal of licenses.
- 5.10.130 Nontransferability of licenses.
- 5.10.140 Suspension and revocation of licenses.
- 5.10.150 Appeal of denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
- 5.10.160 Inspections and public health and safety suspensions.
- 5.10.170 Recordkeeping requirements and monthly reports.
- 5.10.180 License requirement for existing adult entertainment facilities.
- Part C. Operational Requirements
- 5.11 Pawnbroker and Secondhand Dealer Additional Reporting Requirements
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5.12
Shooting Sports Facilities
- 5.12.020 Definitions.
- 5.12.040 License required.
- 5.12.060 Application procedure.
- 5.12.080 License approval or denial.
- 5.12.100 Effect of license approval.
- 5.12.120 Operating without a license prohibited.
- 5.12.140 Denial, suspension or revocation of license.
- 5.12.160 License renewal.
- 5.12.180 Operating standards and specifications.
- 5.12.200 Liability.
- 5.12.220 Complaint process.
- 5.12.240 Hiring and paying for consultants and investigators.
- 5.12.260 Appeals.
- 5.14 Repealed
- 5.15 Single Use Food Serviceware and Litter Reduction
- 5.16 Repealed
- 5.20 Repealed
- 5.21 Peddlers and Solicitors
- 5.24 Cabarets
- 5.26 Gambling Activities
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5.28
Special Events
- 5.28.010 Purpose and intent.
- 5.28.020 Definitions.
- 5.28.030 Permit – Required.
- 5.28.040 Permit – Application – Fee.
- 5.28.050 Permit – Application – Contents.
- 5.28.060 Permit – Application – Filing period.
- 5.28.070 Costs of cleanup.
- 5.28.080 Insurance required.
- 5.28.090 Permit – Issuance standards.
- 5.28.100 Traffic control.
- 5.28.105 Alcoholic beverages.
- 5.28.108 Smoking.
- 5.28.110 Appeal procedure.
- 5.28.120 Permit – Revocation.
- 5.28.130 Violation – Penalty.
- 5.28.140 Businesses participating in a special event.
- 5.28.150 Skansie Brothers Park, Eddon Boat Park, and Ancich Waterfront Park.
- 5.28.160 Special expressive events.
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5.01
Purpose and Policy
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Title 6
Animals
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6.04
Animal Control
- 6.04.010 Purpose.
- 6.04.020 Definitions.
- 6.04.030 Authority to animal control authority.
- 6.04.040 Animal control zone established.
- 6.04.050 Dogs running at large – Unlawful.
- 6.04.060 Dogs running at large – Nuisance – Impoundment.
- 6.04.070 Removing fecal matter.
- 6.04.080 Off-leash or set-aside areas.
- 6.04.090 Violation – Penalty.
- 6.04.100 Construction.
- 6.06 Repealed
- 6.08 Licenses and Licensing Requirements
- 6.10 Impoundment and Quarantine
- 6.12 Dangerous Animals
- 6.14 Beekeeping
- 6.15 Pet Shops
- 6.16 Confined Animals
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6.04
Animal Control
- Title 7 (Reserved)
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Title 8
Health and Safety
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8.04
Plant Nuisance
- 8.04.010 Duty to maintain trees or shrubs – Nuisance.
- 8.04.020 Notice to trim or remove.
- 8.04.030 Council hearing – Order.
- 8.04.040 Nuisance abatement – Lien.
- 8.04.050 Allowing noxious plants, uncut weeds, etc. – Nuisance.
- 8.04.060 Nuisance abatement order.
- 8.04.070 Liability for costs of abatement.
- 8.04.080 Penalty for violation.
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8.08
Junk Vehicles
- 8.08.010 Purpose.
- 8.08.020 Definitions.
- 8.08.030 Exemptions.
- 8.08.040 Nuisance declared – Violations.
- 8.08.050 Enforcement.
- 8.08.060 Investigation and notice of violation.
- 8.08.070 Time to comply.
- 8.08.080 Hearing.
- 8.08.090 Municipal court order.
- 8.08.100 Removal and disposal – Costs.
- 8.08.110 Civil penalties.
- 8.08.120 Additional relief.
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8.10
Public Nuisances
- 8.10.010 Purpose and construction.
- 8.10.020 Definitions.
- 8.10.030 Duty to maintain real property.
- 8.10.040 Prohibited conduct.
- 8.10.050 Public nuisances declared.
- 8.10.060 Abatement of public nuisance.
- 8.10.070 Enforcement.
- 8.10.080 Investigation and notice of violation.
- 8.10.090 Time to comply.
- 8.10.100 Hearing.
- 8.10.110 Municipal court order.
- 8.10.120 Abatement – Costs.
- 8.10.130 Civil penalties.
- 8.10.140 Additional relief.
- 8.10.150 Liens.
- 8.16 Flammable Liquids
- 8.20 Fireworks
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8.23
Public Docks – Community Paddler’s Dock
- 8.23.010 Public use.
- 8.23.020 Definitions.
- 8.23.030 Mooring watercraft prohibited.
- 8.23.040 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
- 8.23.050 Dock operating hours.
- 8.23.055 Fueling, repairing, and maintaining of watercraft.
- 8.23.060 Motorized watercraft.
- 8.23.070 General public use.
- 8.23.080 Queuing of watercraft.
- 8.23.090 Commercial activity.
- 8.23.100 Storage – Restrictions.
- 8.23.110 Penalties and remedies.
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8.24
Harbor Code
- 8.24.002 Application and justification.
- 8.24.004 Authorization.
- 8.24.006 Definitions.
- 8.24.008 Additional definitions.
- 8.24.010 Harbor warden.
- 8.24.012 Rules of the road.
- 8.24.014 Liability.
- 8.24.015 Penalties.
- 8.24.016 Chapter 79A.60 RCW adopted by reference.
- 8.24.017 Operation of a vessel in a reckless manner – Operation of a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor – Penalty.
- 8.24.018 Chapter 352-60 WAC adopted by reference.
- 8.24.019 Chapter 79.100 RCW adopted by reference.
- 8.24.020 Interference with navigation.
- 8.24.022 Mooring buoys.
- 8.24.024 Residential use of floating homes or houseboats in harbor prohibited.
- 8.24.026 Speed regulations.
- 8.24.028 Seaplanes.
- 8.24.030 Removal of obstructing vessels.
- 8.24.032 Sunken vessels.
- 8.24.034 Unseaworthy craft.
- 8.24.036 Impoundment authority.
- 8.24.038 Impound procedures.
- 8.24.040 Nuisances.
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8.25
Public Pier – Ancich Pier
- 8.25.010 Public use.
- 8.25.020 Definitions.
- 8.25.030 Moorage by commercial fishing operators.
- 8.25.040 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
- 8.25.050 Fueling, repairing, and maintaining of watercraft.
- 8.25.060 Motorized vehicles.
- 8.25.070 General public use.
- 8.25.080 Queuing of watercraft.
- 8.25.090 Commercial activity.
- 8.25.100 Storage – Restrictions.
- 8.25.110 Penalties and remedies.
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8.26
Public Netshed – Ancich Netshed
- 8.26.010 Public use.
- 8.26.020 Definitions.
- 8.26.030 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
- 8.26.040 Fueling, repairing, and maintaining of watercraft.
- 8.26.050 Motorized vehicles.
- 8.26.060 General public use.
- 8.26.070 Queuing of commercial fishing operators.
- 8.26.080 Commercial activity.
- 8.26.090 Penalties and remedies.
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8.27
Public Pier – Jerkovich Pier
- 8.27.010 Public use.
- 8.27.020 Definitions.
- 8.27.030 No moorage.
- 8.27.040 Storage – Restrictions.
- 8.27.050 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
- 8.27.060 Fueling, repairing, and maintaining of watercraft.
- 8.27.070 Motorized vehicles.
- 8.27.080 General public use.
- 8.27.090 Commercial activity.
- 8.27.100 Penalties and remedies.
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8.28
Public Docks – Jerisich
- 8.28.010 Public use.
- 8.28.015 Definitions.
- 8.28.020 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
- 8.28.030 Boat fueling or repairing prohibited.
- 8.28.035 Mooring of vessels.
- 8.28.040 Motorized vehicles prohibited.
- 8.28.045 Reserving moorage prohibited.
- 8.28.050 Mooring time limit.
- 8.28.055 Dock operating hours.
- 8.28.060 Commercial activity prohibited.
- 8.28.065 Load/unload zones.
- 8.28.070 Moorage fees and penalties.
- 8.28.080 Dinghies and human powered craft.
- 8.28.090 Abandoned boats and remedies.
- 8.29 Public Docks – Maritime Pier
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8.30
Skateboards, Scooters, Roller Skates/in-Line Skates, Motorized Foot Scooters and Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMD)
- 8.30.010 Definitions.
- 8.30.020 Skateboards, scooters and roller skates/in-line skates prohibited on “striped streets” within the city.
- 8.30.030 Use of skateboards, scooters and roller skates/in-line skates on sidewalks or public paths.
- 8.30.040 Operation of motorized foot scooters.
- 8.30.050 Electric personal assistive mobility devices restricted.
- 8.30.060 Penalties.
- 8.32 Construction
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8.04
Plant Nuisance
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Title 9
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- 9.01 Preliminary Article
- 9.04 Alcoholic Beverages
- 9.06 Crimes Relating to Animals
- 9.08 Anticipatory Offenses
- 9.10 Crimes Relating to Children and Minors
- 9.12 Civil Emergency
- 9.14 Controlled Substances, Paraphernalia, Poisons and Toxic Fumes
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9.16
False Alarms
- 9.16.010 Purpose.
- 9.16.020 Definitions.
- 9.16.030 Emergency response card.
- 9.16.040 Fees – Corrective action – Disconnection.
- 9.16.050 Administrative decision – Notice.
- 9.16.060 Hearing from administrative decision – Finality.
- 9.16.070 Payment of fees required.
- 9.16.080 Automatic dialing device – Certain interconnections prohibited.
- 9.16.090 Automatic reset required.
- 9.18 Crimes Relating to Fire
- 9.20 Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
- 9.22 Frauds, Swindles and False Representations
- 9.24 Parks
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9.26
Crimes Relating to Persons
- 9.26.010 Assault and other crimes involving physical harm.
- 9.26.020 Provoking assault.
- 9.26.030 Menacing.
- 9.26.040 Harassment.
- 9.26.050 Domestic violence – State statutes adopted by reference.
- 9.26.060 Custodial interference.
- 9.26.070 Civil anti-harassment and protection orders.
- 9.26.080 Criminal mistreatment.
- 9.26.090 Failure to abide by court order.
- 9.28 Crimes Relating to Property
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9.30
Crimes Relating to Public Morals
- 9.30.010 Definitions.
- 9.30.020 Sex crimes – Prostitution – Unlawful public exposure.
- 9.30.030 Location of performers providing certain forms of entertainment restricted.
- 9.30.040 Repealed.
- 9.30.050 Obscenity.
- 9.30.060 Repealed.
- 9.30.070 Repealed.
- 9.30.080 Repealed.
- 9.30.090 Repealed.
- 9.30.100 Sexual motivation – Special allegation.
- 9.32 Crimes Relating to Public Officers
- 9.34 Crimes Relating to Public Peace
- 9.36 Miscellaneous Crimes
- 9.38 Drug Paraphernalia
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9.39
Graffiti Control
- 9.39.010 Declaration of policy – Findings.
- 9.39.020 Definitions.
- 9.39.030 Prohibited acts.
- 9.39.040 Restitution – Community service.
- 9.39.050 Notice of graffiti nuisance.
- 9.39.060 Right of city to remove.
- 9.39.070 Abatement and cost recovery proceedings.
- 9.39.080 Liens.
- 9.39.090 Reward.
- 9.39.100 Remedies not exclusive.
- 9.40 Repealed
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Title 10
Vehicles and Traffic
- 10.04 Traffic Code
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10.06
Parking Regulations
- 10.06.010 Definitions.
- 10.06.020 City engineer – Authority.
- 10.06.030 Parking prohibited at certain times.
- 10.06.040 Restricted parking.
- 10.06.045 Parking in fire lane – Prohibited – Penalty.
- 10.06.046 Statutes adopted by reference.
- 10.06.050 Tire markings – Reparking in same zone.
- 10.06.060 Owner responsible.
- 10.06.070 Violation – Penalty.
- 10.08 Mobile Home Parking
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10.12
Abandoned Automobiles
- 10.12.010 Definitions.
- 10.12.015 Abandoned vehicle or automobile hulk – Violation.
- 10.12.020 Owner presumed responsible.
- 10.12.030 Tow truck operator appointment.
- 10.12.040 Report to State Patrol.
- 10.12.050 Towing – Lien.
- 10.12.060 Towing – Notice of custody.
- 10.12.070 Sale of unclaimed vehicles.
- 10.12.080 Nuisance – Disposal without notice.
- 10.12.090 Vehicle on private property – Abatement.
- 10.12.100 Exceptions.
- 10.12.110 Violation – Penalty.
- 10.14 Miscellaneous Traffic Provisions
- 10.16 Truck Weight Limits on Pioneer Way
- 10.20 One-Way Streets
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10.22
Bicycle Safety and Helmets
- 10.22.010 Purpose and policy declared.
- 10.22.020 Definitions.
- 10.22.030 Bicycle helmet required.
- 10.22.040 Bicycle races and events – Bicycle helmet required.
- 10.22.050 Bicycle rental, lease or loan – Bicycle helmet required.
- 10.22.060 Helmet sales – Safety standards.
- 10.22.070 Penalties – Civil infraction.
- 10.22.080 Enforcement.
- 10.22.090 Information and education.
- 10.24 Repealed
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10.28
Commute Trip Reduction
- 10.28.010 Purpose and intent.
- 10.28.020 Definitions.
- 10.28.030 City CTR plan.
- 10.28.040 Responsible official/agency.
- 10.28.050 Applicability.
- 10.28.060 Notification of applicability.
- 10.28.070 Employer program requirements.
- 10.28.080 Program modifications and exemptions.
- 10.28.090 Review of CTR programs.
- 10.28.100 Enforcement and penalties.
- 10.28.110 Appeals of administrative decisions.
- 10.28.120 CTR program for employees of city government.
- 10.30 Pedestrian Interaction with Occupants of Vehicles on Certain Public Roadways Prohibited
- Title 11 (Reserved)
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Title 12
Streets and Sidewalks
- 12.02 Encroachment Permits
- 12.04 Protection
- 12.06 Civil Construction Permitting and Maintenance
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12.08
Excavation
- 12.08.010 Short title.
- 12.08.020 Definitions.
- 12.08.030 Permit – Required.
- 12.08.040 Permit – Approval.
- 12.08.050 Permit – Fee.
- 12.08.060 Permit – Obtaining.
- 12.08.070 Permit – Application.
- 12.08.080 Permit – Annual – Individual.
- 12.08.090 Diligent prosecution of work.
- 12.08.100 Routing of traffic.
- 12.08.110 Warning signs, lights or barriers.
- 12.08.120 Clearance for vital structures.
- 12.08.130 Maintenance of traffic.
- 12.08.140 Relocation and protection of utilities.
- 12.08.150 Protection of adjoining property.
- 12.08.160 Excavated material.
- 12.08.170 Cleanup.
- 12.08.180 Protection of watercourses.
- 12.08.190 Breaking through pavement.
- 12.08.200 Backfilling.
- 12.08.210 Restoration of surface – Duty of permittee.
- 12.08.220 Restoration of surface – By city.
- 12.08.230 Inconvenience to public.
- 12.08.240 Preservation of monuments.
- 12.08.250 Inspections.
- 12.08.260 Liability of city.
- 12.08.270 Penalty for violation.
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12.12
Addressing and Grid System
- 12.12.010 Official map.
- 12.12.020 Definitions.
- 12.12.030 Way-of-travel designation.
- 12.12.040 Numerical designation of buildings and real property.
- 12.12.050 Denoting ways-of-travel.
- 12.12.060 Powers and duties of department.
- 12.12.070 Display of designations.
- 12.12.080 Filing fee.
- 12.12.090 Violation – Penalty.
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12.14
Vacation of Streets and Alleys
- 12.14.002 Petition for vacation.
- 12.14.004 Petition fees.
- 12.14.006 Appraisals.
- 12.14.008 Notice of hearing.
- 12.14.010 Protest.
- 12.14.012 Hearing.
- 12.14.014 Easements for utilities and services.
- 12.14.016 Vacation of waterfront streets.
- 12.14.018 Compensation for vacation.
- 12.14.020 Payment of compensation or conveyance.
- 12.14.022 Posting and mailing notices – Recording ordinance.
- 12.16 Public Works Standards
- 12.17 Enforcement
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12.18
Right-of-Way Use – Master Use Permits and Utility Relocation
- 12.18.010 Purpose.
- 12.18.020 Definitions.
- 12.18.030 Applicability of chapter.
- 12.18.040 Master use permit authorization – Use of right-of-way for transmission only.
- 12.18.050 Requirements for the provisions of services within the city.
- 12.18.060 Master use permit – Additional purposes.
- 12.18.070 Facilities lease required.
- 12.18.080 Exempt activities.
- 12.18.090 Use of right-of-way prohibited when.
- 12.18.100 Master use permit application.
- 12.18.110 Issuance/denial of master use permit.
- 12.18.120 Written master use permit required.
- 12.18.130 Nonexclusive grant.
- 12.18.140 Rights granted.
- 12.18.150 Terms of master use permit.
- 12.18.160 Service to city users – Franchise required.
- 12.18.170 Compensation to the city.
- 12.18.180 Amendment of master use permit.
- 12.18.190 Renewal of master use permit.
- 12.18.200 Standards for renewal of master use permits.
- 12.18.210 Obligation to cure as a condition of renewal.
- 12.18.220 Notification – Transportation improvement plan element comprehensive plan.
- 12.18.230 Notice and liability.
- 12.18.240 Location within an open right-of-way.
- 12.18.250 Relocation of facilities – Cost.
- 12.18.260 Relocation for private benefit.
- 12.18.280 Emergency relocation.
- 12.18.290 Additional ducts or conduits – The city may require.
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12.20
Latecomer Agreements for Street Improvements
- 12.20.010 Purpose.
- 12.20.020 Definitions.
- 12.20.030 Minimum project size – Timing of application.
- 12.20.040 Contents of application.
- 12.20.050 City engineer’s review of application.
- 12.20.060 Preliminary determination of benefited area boundaries and assessments.
- 12.20.070 Notice – Hearing – Consideration by city council.
- 12.20.080 Duration of agreement.
- 12.20.090 Latecomer agreement must be recorded.
- 12.20.100 Payment of city costs in excess of application fee.
- 12.20.110 Construction and acceptance of improvements – Recording of final assessment.
- 12.20.120 Collection of assessments – No liability for failure to collect.
- 12.20.130 Disposition of undeliverable reimbursement funds.
- 12.20.140 No requirement for execution of latecomer agreement.
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12.22
Small Wireless Facility Deployment
- 12.22.010 Definitions.
- 12.22.020 Application process.
- 12.22.030 Small wireless permit application.
- 12.22.040 Review process.
- 12.22.050 Permit requirements.
- 12.22.060 Modifications to small wireless facilities.
- 12.22.070 Consolidated permit.
- 12.22.080 Application and review fee.
- 12.22.090 Other city costs.
- 12.22.100 Permit fee.
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Title 13
Water and Sewers
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13.02
Water Service – Rules and Regulations
- 13.02.010 Definitions.
- 13.02.020 Exercise of police power.
- 13.02.030 Water service applications – Generally.
- 13.02.040 Water service application – Form.
- 13.02.050 Installation after payment of fees and application filing.
- 13.02.060 New and re-installed service regulations.
- 13.02.070 Meters – Required.
- 13.02.080 Meters – Installation.
- 13.02.090 Meters – Specifications.
- 13.02.100 Meters – Right of access.
- 13.02.110 Meters – Installation required before service provided.
- 13.02.120 Meters – Inspection.
- 13.02.130 Right of entry to read meters.
- 13.02.160 Wasting water unlawful – Inspections – Notification of defective equipment.
- 13.02.170 Pipe installation – Owner’s responsibility.
- 13.02.180 Water pipe maintenance.
- 13.02.190 Water main condemnation – Notice.
- 13.02.195 Repealed.
- 13.02.200 Public establishments required to be connected.
- 13.02.210 Restrictions in time of water shortage.
- 13.02.220 Turning on water after it is shut off.
- 13.02.230 Rates and charges.
- 13.02.240 Adjustment of excessive bills caused by defective equipment.
- 13.02.250 Supplying water to additional families – Restricted.
- 13.02.260 Littering or swimming in reservoir prohibited.
- 13.02.270 Interfering with water system.
- 13.02.280 Interfering with water department property.
- 13.02.290 Permission required to connect with city mains.
- 13.02.300 Repealed.
- 13.02.310 Extensions and additions – Standards.
- 13.02.320 Extensions and additions – Cost payment.
- 13.02.330 Extensions and additions – Contract with property owner.
- 13.02.340 Fire damage – City not liable.
- 13.02.350 Damage from broken pipes – City not liable.
- 13.02.360 Water shutoff without notice for repairs.
- 13.02.370 Violation – Penalty.
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13.04
Water Service – Charges
- 13.04.010 Water rates.
- 13.04.013 Low-income utility rate reduction and connection fee waiver/delay.
- 13.04.014 Average payment plan.
- 13.04.015 Repealed.
- 13.04.018 Credit to existing customers for water flushing.
- 13.04.020 Nonmetered residential uses.
- 13.04.030 Outside water service.
- 13.04.040 Repealed.
- 13.04.050 Billings – Delinquencies – Liens.
- 13.04.060 Discontinuance of water service.
- 13.04.070 Special charges.
- 13.04.080 Water system general facility charge..
- 13.04.090 Residential sprinkler system charges.
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13.06
Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention
- 13.06.010 Declaration of title.
- 13.06.020 Definitions.
- 13.06.030 Purpose.
- 13.06.040 Authority.
- 13.06.050 Adoption of technical manuals.
- 13.06.060 Water system framework.
- 13.06.100 Review of new and existing service connections.
- 13.06.110 Existing service connection review program.
- 13.06.120 Backflow assembly specifications.
- 13.06.130 Backflow assembly types.
- 13.06.140 Recordkeeping of installed backflow prevention assemblies.
- 13.06.150 Qualifications of commercial testing companies.
- 13.06.160 Testing of backflow prevention assemblies prior to initial operation.
- 13.06.170 Testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies after initial operation.
- 13.06.180 Backflow prevention assembly quality control assurance.
- 13.06.190 Inspections.
- 13.06.200 Backflow prevention assembly incidents.
- 13.06.210 Operation and maintenance of protected connections.
- 13.06.220 Variances.
- 13.06.230 Violations – Delinquencies.
- 13.06.240 Remedies not exclusive.
- 13.08 Repealed
- 13.12 Repealed
- 13.16 Water Use – Emergency
- 13.20 Local Improvement District
- 13.24 Repealed
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13.28
Sewer System Rules and Regulations
- 13.28.010 Authority and purpose.
- 13.28.020 Definitions.
- 13.28.030 Appointment of sewer department personnel.
- 13.28.040 Powers and authority of superintendent, inspectors and assistants.
- 13.28.050 Permit – Fees.
- 13.28.060 Permit – Display.
- 13.28.070 Permit – Time limit.
- 13.28.080 Depositing excrement, garbage and waste on property prohibited.
- 13.28.090 Privies and cesspools prohibited.
- 13.28.100 Public sanitary sewer hook-up requirements and exceptions.
- 13.28.105 Repealed.
- 13.28.110 Health or safety hazard – Connection required – Disinfection.
- 13.28.120 Cesspools and sumps – When permitted.
- 13.28.130 Refusal to connect – Connection by city – Cost assessment – Lien.
- 13.28.140 Repair of obstructed or broken sewers.
- 13.28.150 Storm water and other waters – Discharge into sanitary sewer prohibited.
- 13.28.160 Storm water and other unpolluted drainage – Use of storm sewer or natural outlet required.
- 13.28.170 Prohibited discharges.
- 13.28.180 Repealed.
- 13.28.190 Repealed.
- 13.28.200 Repealed.
- 13.28.210 Discharge of certain waters or wastes – Approval – Preliminary treatment.
- 13.28.220 Preliminary treatment facilities – Maintenance.
- 13.28.230 Fees for inspection.
- 13.28.240 Damaging sewers prohibited.
- 13.28.250 Planting certain trees and shrubs prohibited – Removal.
- 13.28.260 Repealed.
- 13.28.270 Violation – Penalty.
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13.30
Gravity Grease Interceptor (GGI)/Hydromechanical Grease Interceptor (HGI) Rules and Regulations
- 13.30.010 Purpose, policy and administration.
- 13.30.020 Definitions.
- 13.30.040 Applicability.
- 13.30.050 Requirements for compliance.
- 13.30.060 Discharge criteria.
- 13.30.070 Requirements for gravity grease interceptors (GGIs)/hydromechanical grease interceptors (HGIs).
- 13.30.080 Gravity grease interceptor (GGI) construction.
- 13.30.090 Service, inspection and monitoring ports.
- 13.30.110 Hydromechanical grease interceptors (HGIs).
- 13.30.111 Interceptor pumping and cleaning (GGI/HGI).
- 13.30.112 Grease interceptor (GGI/HGI) operational permit requirements.
- 13.30.113 Required reporting.
- 13.30.114 Gravity grease interceptors (GGIs)/hydromechanical grease interceptors (HGIs) treatment products.
- 13.30.115 Mobile treatment processes.
- 13.30.116 Facility closure.
- 13.30.117 Monitoring, inspection and entry.
- 13.30.118 Confidentiality and proprietary information.
- 13.30.119 Suspension of service.
- 13.30.120 Fees.
- 13.30.121 Violations and penalties.
- 13.30.122 Remedies not exclusive.
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13.32
Sewer Rates and Charges
- 13.32.010 Sewer rates.
- 13.32.015 Sewer rates – Community systems.
- 13.32.020 Nonmetered uses.
- 13.32.025 Sewer rates – Community systems using flow meters.
- 13.32.030 Outside sewer service.
- 13.32.040 Repealed.
- 13.32.050 Billings – Delinquencies – Liens.
- 13.32.060 Sewer general facilities charges.
- 13.32.065 General facilities charges – Changes in class of service or ERU assignment.
- 13.32.070 Repealed.
- 13.34 Water and Sewer Service Outside City Limits
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13.35
Latecomer Agreements for Water and Sewer
- 13.35.010 Purpose.
- 13.35.020 Definitions.
- 13.35.030 Limitations on latecomer agreement.
- 13.35.040 Effect of latecomer agreement.
- 13.35.050 Fees – Application.
- 13.35.060 Deadline for submission of application.
- 13.35.070 Administrative fees and recording costs.
- 13.35.080 Method for determining fair pro rata share.
- 13.35.090 Cost of construction to be examined by city engineer.
- 13.35.100 Approval and acceptance of water and/or sewer facilities by city.
- 13.35.101 No requirement for execution of latecomer agreement.
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13.02
Water Service – Rules and Regulations
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Title 14
Storm and Surface Water Drainage
- 14.00 Storm Drainage Utility – Creation and Purpose
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14.10
Stormwater Billing and Collection
- 14.10.010 Definitions.
- 14.10.020 Policy on rates and charges.
- 14.10.050 Stormwater monthly service rates.
- 14.10.055 Stormwater system general facilities charges.
- 14.10.060 Property exempt from monthly rates and general facilities charges.
- 14.10.070 Collections and appeals.
- 14.10.080 Periodic review of rates, charges, and fees.
- 14.10.090 Commencement or termination of stormwater monthly service rates.
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14.20
Stormwater Management
- 14.20.010 Declaration of title.
- 14.20.020 Purpose.
- 14.20.030 Definitions.
- 14.20.040 Adoption of technical manual.
- 14.20.050 Authority.
- 14.20.060 Applicability.
- 14.20.070 Exemptions.
- 14.20.080 Variances.
- 14.20.090 Discharge of stormwater directly to Puget Sound.
- 14.20.100 Drainage associated with civil construction and grading activities.
- 14.20.110 Changes in site topography.
- 14.20.120 Maintenance of erosion and sedimentation control.
- 14.20.130 Agreements, easements, tracts, and covenants.
- 14.20.140 Basin planning.
- 14.20.150 Maintenance of stormwater facilities by owners.
- 14.20.155 Source control program.
- 14.20.160 City acceptance of new stormwater facilities.
- 14.20.170 City acceptance of existing stormwater facilities.
- 14.20.180 City inspections of privately maintained stormwater facilities.
- 14.20.190 Test procedures.
- 14.20.200 Violations of this code.
- 14.30 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
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14.40
Grading
- 14.40.010 Purpose.
- 14.40.020 Definitions.
- 14.40.030 Permit authority.
- 14.40.040 Permit required.
- 14.40.050 Requirements.
- 14.40.060 Permit – Application.
- 14.40.070 Permit – Fees.
- 14.40.080 Permit – Expiration.
- 14.40.090 Financial guarantees.
- 14.40.100 Cuts.
- 14.40.110 Fills.
- 14.40.120 Setbacks.
- 14.40.130 Terracing.
- 14.40.140 Erosion control.
- 14.40.150 Grading inspection.
- 14.40.160 Work completion.
- 14.40.170 Enforcement.
- 14.50 Compost Procurement
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Title 15
Buildings and Construction
- 15.02 Repealed
- 15.04 Repealed
- 15.06 City Building Code
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15.07
Base Plans for Residential Structures
- 15.07.010 Base plans defined – Vesting.
- 15.07.020 Base plans allowed under limited circumstances – Amendments to code affecting base plans.
- 15.07.030 Administration and exemption from project permit processing.
- 15.07.040 Base plan application paths.
- 15.07.050 Base plan submittal documents.
- 15.07.060 Design options.
- 15.07.070 Procedure for review of plans.
- 15.07.080 Applicant changes to base plans.
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15.08
Amendments to the International Building Code (IBC)
- 15.08.010 Amendment to IBC Section 103.
- 15.08.020 Amendment to IBC Section 105.
- 15.08.021 Amendment to IBC Section 107.
- 15.08.030 Amendment to IBC Section 109.
- 15.08.040 Amendment to IBC Section 110.
- 15.08.041 Amendment to IBC Section 110.3.8.
- 15.08.050 Amendment to IBC Section 111.
- 15.08.060 Amendment to IBC Section 113.
- 15.08.070 Amendment to IBC Section 114.
- 15.08.080 Amendment to IBC Section 115.
- 15.08.083 Amendment to IBC Section 901.1.
- 15.08.084 Amendment to IBC Section 907.2.
- 15.08.085 Amendment to IBC Section 907.5.2.3.2.
- 15.08.086 Amendment to IBC Section 907.4.
- 15.08.087 Amendment to IBC Section 912.3.1.
- 15.08.090 Amendment to IBC Section 1013.1.
- 15.08.095 Amendment to IBC Section 1612.3.
- 15.08.096 Repealed.
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15.10
Amendments to the International Residential Code (IRC)
- 15.10.010 Amendment to IRC Section R103.
- 15.10.020 Amendment to IRC Section R105.1.
- 15.10.030 Amendment to IRC Section R108.
- 15.10.040 Amendment to IRC Section R109.1.
- 15.10.050 Amendment to IRC Section R110.4.
- 15.10.060 Amendment to IRC Section R112.
- 15.10.070 Amendment to IRC Section R113.
- 15.10.080 Amendment to IRC Section R114.
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15.12
Amendments to the International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 15.12.010 Amendment to IMC Section 103.
- 15.12.020 Amendment to IMC Section 108.
- 15.12.024 Amendment to IMC Section 106.3.3.
- 15.12.026 Amendment to IMC Section 106.4.3.
- 15.12.028 Amendment to IMC Section 106.4.4.
- 15.12.030 Amendment to IMC Section 114.
- 15.12.040 Amendment to IMC Section 109.2.
- 15.12.050 Amendment to IMC Section 109.3.
- 15.12.060 Amendment to IMC Section 109.4.
- 15.12.070 Amendment to IMC Section 109.5.
- 15.12.080 Amendment to IMC Section 109.6.
- 15.12.090 Amendment to IMC Section 109.7.
- 15.12.100 Amendment to IMC Section 202.
- 15.14 Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
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15.16
Amendments to the International Fire Code (IFC)
- 15.16.010 Amendment to IFC Section 102.6.
- 15.16.015 Amendment to IFC Section 104.10.
- 15.16.020 Amendment to IFC Section 103.
- 15.16.030 Amendment to IFC Section 105.1.
- 15.16.040 Amendment to IFC Section 106.
- 15.16.043 Amendment to IFC Section 105.2.3.
- 15.16.045 Amendment to IFC Section 113.
- 15.16.050 Amendment to IFC Section 111.
- 15.16.060 Amendment to IFC Section 109.
- 15.16.070 Amendment to IFC Section 202.
- 15.16.080 Amendment to IFC Section 503.1.
- 15.16.090 Amendment to IFC Section 503.2.3.
- 15.16.095 Amendment to IFC Section 503.3.
- 15.16.097 Amendment to IFC Section 503.4.
- 15.16.100 Amendment to IFC Section 503.6.
- 15.16.110 Amendment to IFC Section 506.1.
- 15.16.120 Amendment to IFC Section 507.1.
- 15.16.130 Amendment to IFC Section 507.5.
- 15.16.140 Amendment to IFC Section 605.1.
- 15.16.145 Amendment to IFC Section 510.
- 15.16.147 Amendment to IFC Section 901.1.
- 15.16.150 Amendment to IFC Section 902.1.
- 15.16.160 Amendment to IFC Section 903.2.
- 15.16.162 Amendment to IFC Section 903.3.7.
- 15.16.170 Amendment to IFC Section 907.2.
- 15.16.171 Amendment to IFC Section 907.5.2.3.
- 15.16.172 Amendment to IFC Section 907.5.2.3.1.
- 15.16.174 Amendment to IFC Section 907.4.
- 15.16.176 Amendment to IFC Section 912.3.1.
- 15.16.180 Amendment to IFC Section 1011.1.
- 15.16.190 Amendment to IFC Chapter 36.
- 15.16.200 Amendment to IFC Section 1103.7.
- 15.16.210 Amendment to IFC Appendix Chapter C, Table C105.1.
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15.18
Amendments to the International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 15.18.010 Amendment to IEBC Section 101.8.
- 15.18.020 Amendment to IEBC Section 102.2.
- 15.18.030 Amendment to IEBC Section 103.
- 15.18.040 Amendment to IEBC Section 105.1.
- 15.18.050 Amendment to IEBC Section 105.2.
- 15.18.055 Amendment to IEBC Section 105.
- 15.18.060 Amendment to IEBC Section 108.
- 15.18.070 Amendment to IEBC Section 112.
- 15.18.080 Amendment to IEBC Section 202.
- 15.18.085 Repealed.
- 15.18.090 Amendment to IEBC Section 408.1.
- 15.18.095 Amendment to IEBC Section 408.2.2.
- 15.18.100 Repealed.
- 15.18.110 Amendment to IEBC Section 607.
- 15.18.120 Amendment to IEBC Section 1401.2.
- 15.20 Repealed
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15.22
Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- 15.22.010 Amendment to UPC Section 102.1.
- 15.22.020 Amendment to UPC Section 102.2.
- 15.22.030 Amendment to UPC Section 102.4.
- 15.22.040 Amendment to UPC Section 103.1.
- 15.22.045 Amendment to UPC Section 103.
- 15.22.050 Amendment to UPC Section 103.4.
- 15.22.060 Amendment to UPC Section 103.5.
- 15.22.065 Amendment to UPC Section 107.0.
- 15.22.070 Amendment to UPC Section 203.0.
- 15.24 Enforcement
- 15.28 Repealed
- 15.32 Repealed
- 15.34 Repealed
- 15.36 Repealed
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Title 16
Subdivisions
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16.01
Definitions
- 16.01.001 Definitions.
- 16.01.004 Binding site plan.
- 16.01.010 Block.
- 16.01.015 Condominium.
- 16.01.018 Building site.
- 16.01.020 Dedication.
- 16.01.030 Final plat.
- 16.01.040 Lot.
- 16.01.045 Model homes.
- 16.01.050 Preliminary plat.
- 16.01.060 Plat.
- 16.01.070 Short plat.
- 16.01.080 Short subdivision.
- 16.01.085 Serial short plat.
- 16.01.090 Subdivision.
- 16.02 General Provisions
- 16.03 Boundary Line Adjustments
- 16.04 Short Plats
- 16.05 Preliminary Plats
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16.06
Final Plats
- 16.06.001 Requirements for a complete application.
- 16.06.002 Type of application.
- 16.06.003 Time frame for submission of final plat.1.
- 16.06.004 Recommendations as prerequisites for final plat approval.
- 16.06.005 Criteria for approval.
- 16.06.006 Effect of final plat approval..
- 16.06.007 Time frame for approval.
- 16.07 Plat Vacation and Alteration
- 16.08 General Requirements for Subdivision Approval
- 16.09 Enforcement and Appeals
- 16.10 Mobile/Manufactured Home Park and Subdivision Standards
- 16.11 Binding Site Plans
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16.01
Definitions
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Title 17
Zoning
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17.01
General Provisions
- 17.01.010 Title.
- 17.01.020 Purpose.
- 17.01.030 Conformity with regulations required.
- 17.01.040 Public uses.
- 17.01.050 Interpretation and application of provisions.
- 17.01.060 Conflict with other regulations.
- 17.01.070 Repealed.
- 17.01.080 Conformance required – Fence or shrub height.
- 17.01.090 Temporary trailers.
- 17.01.100 Repealed.
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17.04
Definitions
- 17.04.010 General interpretation.
- 17.04.015 Accessory apartment.
- 17.04.017 Accessory uses and structures.
- 17.04.020 Administrative official.
- 17.04.021 Adult arcade.
- 17.04.022 Adult cabaret.
- 17.04.023 Adult entertainment.
- 17.04.024 Adult entertainment facility.
- 17.04.025 Adult family home.
- 17.04.026 Adult motel.
- 17.04.027 Adult motion picture theater.
- 17.04.028 Adult retail store.
- 17.04.030 Alley.
- 17.04.040 Alteration.
- 17.04.041 Amateur radio tower.
- 17.04.045 Ancillary services.
- 17.04.050 Animal clinic.
- 17.04.055 Antenna.
- 17.04.060 Apartment.
- 17.04.065 Arborist, qualified.
- 17.04.070 Area, building.
- 17.04.080 Area, site.
- 17.04.085 Art gallery.
- 17.04.086 Attic.
- 17.04.087 Automotive fuel-dispensing facility.
- 17.04.090 Banks and financial institutions.
- 17.04.100 Basement.
- 17.04.103 Repealed.
- 17.04.105 Best management practices (BMPs).
- 17.04.110 Repealed.
- 17.04.120 Boat house.
- 17.04.125 Broadcast and relay towers.
- 17.04.128 Repealed.
- 17.04.130 Building.
- 17.04.140 Building, accessory.
- 17.04.150 Building, existing.
- 17.04.160 Building height.
- 17.04.170 Building line.
- 17.04.180 Building, principal.
- 17.04.190 Building setback.
- 17.04.200 Business.
- 17.04.201 Business services.
- 17.04.203 Cel-site.
- 17.04.204 Cemetery.
- 17.04.205 City.
- 17.04.210 Clinic.
- 17.04.220 Clubs.
- 17.04.223 Coffee house.
- 17.04.225 Co-location.
- 17.04.230 Coverage.
- 17.04.235 Commercial.
- 17.04.240 Commercial child care.
- 17.04.242 Commercial photography.
- 17.04.245 Repealed.
- 17.04.247 Community recreation hall.
- 17.04.250 Comprehensive plan.
- 17.04.255 Computer assembly plants.
- 17.04.260 Conditional use.
- 17.04.261 Contractor’s yard.
- 17.04.262 Courier services.
- 17.04.268 Day care provider, family.
- 17.04.269 Dense vegetative screen.
- 17.04.270 Detached buildings.
- 17.04.272 Developed property.
- 17.04.274 Director.
- 17.04.275 Distribution facilities.
- 17.04.280 Dock.
- 17.04.285 Drive-through facility.
- 17.04.287 Dwelling, attached.
- 17.04.288 Dwelling, duplex.
- 17.04.289 Dwelling, fourplex.
- 17.04.290 Dwelling, multiple-family.
- 17.04.300 Dwelling, single-family.
- 17.04.301 Dwelling, triplex.
- 17.04.305 Dwelling, mobile/manufactured.
- 17.04.310 Repealed.
- 17.04.320 Dwelling unit.
- 17.04.325 Dwelling, factory-built.
- 17.04.326 Entertainment, commercial.
- 17.04.327 Equipment, heavy.
- 17.04.328 Essential public facilities.
- 17.04.329 Expressive dance.
- 17.04.330 Family.
- 17.04.340 Fence.
- 17.04.350 Fence height.
- 17.04.360 Floor area, gross.
- 17.04.362 Floor area, underground.
- 17.04.365 Floor area ratio.
- 17.04.366 Food truck.
- 17.04.367 Footprint.
- 17.04.370 Garage.
- 17.04.380 Garage, motor vehicle repair.
- 17.04.390 Garage, private.
- 17.04.400 Government administrative office.
- 17.04.405 Grade.
- 17.04.406 Ground cover.
- 17.04.407 Habitable space.
- 17.04.408 Hard surface.
- 17.04.409 Hedge.
- 17.04.410 Home occupation.
- 17.04.412 Hospital.
- 17.04.415 Repealed.
- 17.04.420 Impermeable surface.
- 17.04.424 Industrial, level 1.
- 17.04.425 Industrial, level 2.
- 17.04.430 Junkyard.
- 17.04.431 Kennel.
- 17.04.432 Legal interest.
- 17.04.433 Repealed.
- 17.04.434 Light assembly.
- 17.04.436 Light manufacturing.
- 17.04.438 Living facility, assisted.
- 17.04.439 Living facility, independent.
- 17.04.440 Loading berth.
- 17.04.444 Lodging, level 1.
- 17.04.445 Lodging, level 2.
- 17.04.446 Lodging, level 3.
- 17.04.450 Lot.
- 17.04.455 Lot of record.
- 17.04.460 Lot area.
- 17.04.470 Lot, corner.
- 17.04.480 Lot, depth of.
- 17.04.490 Lot, interior.
- 17.04.500 Lot line.
- 17.04.510 Lot line, front.
- 17.04.520 Lot line, rear.
- 17.04.530 Lot line, side.
- 17.04.540 Lot, through.
- 17.04.542 Lot width.
- 17.04.543 Low impact development (LID).
- 17.04.544 Low impact development BMPs.
- 17.04.545 Low impact retail.
- 17.04.546 Mail and packaging facilities.
- 17.04.548 Marina.
- 17.04.549 Marine boat sales, level 1.
- 17.04.550 Marine boat sales, level 2.
- 17.04.551 Marine industrial.
- 17.04.552 Marine sales and service.
- 17.04.554 Microcell.
- 17.04.555 Ministorage.
- 17.04.558 Mixed use development.
- 17.04.560 Mobile/manufactured home.
- 17.04.570 Mobile/manufactured home park.
- 17.04.580 Mobile/manufactured home subdivision.
- 17.04.590 Moorage.
- 17.04.600 Repealed.
- 17.04.602 Museum.
- 17.04.605 Natural grade.
- 17.04.610 Natural resource extraction.
- 17.04.615 Net shed, historic.
- 17.04.620 Nonconformity.
- 17.04.623 Nonprofit organization.
- 17.04.625 Nursery, agricultural.
- 17.04.630 Nursing facility, skilled.
- 17.04.633 Other adult entertainment facility.
- 17.04.635 Parking, off-street.
- 17.04.640 Repealed.
- 17.04.645 Parking lot, commercial.
- 17.04.650 Parking space.
- 17.04.653 Parks.
- 17.04.654 Parsonage.
- 17.04.655 Partially developed property.
- 17.04.656 Performing arts center.
- 17.04.657 Permeable paving.
- 17.04.658 Personal services.
- 17.04.659 Pervious concrete.
- 17.04.660 Planned unit development.
- 17.04.675 Porous asphalt.
- 17.04.677 Product services, level 1.
- 17.04.678 Product services, level 2.
- 17.04.680 Professional services.
- 17.04.685 Property line.
- 17.04.690 Public/private services.
- 17.04.691 Publishing and printing.
- 17.04.692 Recreation, indoor commercial.
- 17.04.693 Recreation, outdoor commercial.
- 17.04.695 Recreational vehicle.
- 17.04.696 Religious worship, house of.
- 17.04.697 Rental hall facility.
- 17.04.698 Reprographic or reprographic services.
- 17.04.699 Research and development facility.
- 17.04.700 Residential.
- 17.04.702 Restaurant 1.
- 17.04.703 Restaurant 2.
- 17.04.704 Restaurant 3.
- 17.04.706 Retail structure.
- 17.04.708 Sales, ancillary.
- 17.04.709 Sales, level 1.
- 17.04.710 Sales, level 2.
- 17.04.711 Sales, level 3.
- 17.04.712 Sales, retail.
- 17.04.713 Sales, wholesale.
- 17.04.715 Satellite dish antenna.
- 17.04.716 School, higher educational.
- 17.04.717 School, primary.
- 17.04.718 School, secondary.
- 17.04.719 School, vocational/trade.
- 17.04.720 Setback, building.
- 17.04.725 Sexually oriented materials.
- 17.04.726 Short-term rental.
- 17.04.727 Short-term rental platform.
- 17.04.728 Site coverage.
- 17.04.730 Repealed.
- 17.04.740 Repealed.
- 17.04.742 Special uses.
- 17.04.745 Specified anatomical areas.
- 17.04.746 Specified sexual activities.
- 17.04.750 Story.
- 17.04.760 Street.
- 17.04.765 Repealed.
- 17.04.770 Structure.
- 17.04.780 Studio apartment.
- 17.04.790 Tank farm.
- 17.04.795 Tavern.
- 17.04.797 Tenant-specific alteration.
- 17.04.800 Tract.
- 17.04.805 Tree.
- 17.04.830 Travel trailer.
- 17.04.835 Truck garden.
- 17.04.837 Undeveloped property.
- 17.04.840 Use.
- 17.04.850 Use, principal.
- 17.04.860 Utilities.
- 17.04.870 Variance.
- 17.04.873 Vehicle wash.
- 17.04.875 Warehouse/warehousing.
- 17.04.876 Wireless communication facility.
- 17.04.877 Wireless communication facility (WCF), attached.
- 17.04.878 Wireless services or wireless communication services.
- 17.04.879 Wireless communication support structure.
- 17.04.880 Yard.
- 17.04.890 Yard, front.
- 17.04.900 Yard, rear.
- 17.04.910 Yard, side.
- 17.05 Density in Residential Zones
- 17.07 Enforcement
- 17.08 Repealed
- 17.10 Repealed
-
17.12
Zoning Map and District Boundaries
- 17.12.010 Districts established.
- 17.12.015 Land use designation and zoning district consistency table.
- 17.12.020 Zoning map.
- 17.12.030 Map changes.
- 17.12.040 Map replacement.
- 17.12.050 District boundary – Interpretation when uncertainty exists.
- 17.12.060 District boundary – Interpretation when street or alley vacated or abandoned.
- 17.14 Land Use Matrix
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17.15
Public-Institutional District (PI)
- 17.15.010 Intent and definitions.
- 17.15.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.15.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.15.040 Site plan.
- 17.15.050 Minimum development standards.
- 17.15.060 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.15.070 Parking and loading facilities.
- 17.15.080 Signs.
- 17.15.090 Performance standards.
- 17.15.100 Hours of operation.
-
17.16
Single-Family Residential (R-1)
- 17.16.010 Intent.
- 17.16.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.16.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.16.040 Repealed.
- 17.16.050 Site plans.
- 17.16.060 Development standards.
- 17.16.070 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.16.080 Repealed.
- 17.16.090 Alternative setback and height standards for R-1 district within historic district.
- 17.16.100 Performance standards.
- 17.17 Planned Community Development Low Density Residential (RLD)
- 17.20 Medium-Density Residential (R-2)
- 17.21 Planned Community Development Medium Density Residential (RMD)
- 17.24 Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
- 17.28 Residential and Business District (RB-1)
- 17.30 Residential and Business District (RB-2)
-
17.31
Downtown Business District (DB)
- 17.31.010 Intent.
- 17.31.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.31.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.31.040 Site plans.
- 17.31.050 Minimum lot requirements.
- 17.31.060 Minimum building setback requirements.
- 17.31.065 Maximum residential density.
- 17.31.070 Maximum impermeable and hard surface coverage.
- 17.31.075 Maximum gross floor area.
- 17.31.080 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.31.090 Parking/loading.
- 17.31.100 Signs.
- 17.31.110 Performance standards.
-
17.32
Neighborhood Commercial District (B-1)
- 17.32.010 Intent.
- 17.32.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
- 17.32.030 Site plans.
- 17.32.033 General standards.
- 17.32.035 Maximum district area.
- 17.32.040 Lot area.
- 17.32.045 Repealed.
- 17.32.050 Design.
- 17.32.060 Rear yard.
- 17.32.070 Side yard.
- 17.32.080 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.32.090 Off-street loading.
- 17.32.100 Off-street parking.
- 17.32.110 Outdoor lighting.
- 17.32.120 Landscaping.
-
17.36
General Business District (B-2)
- 17.36.010 Intent.
- 17.36.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.36.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.36.040 Other uses.
- 17.36.050 Site plans.
- 17.36.055 Maximum gross floor area.
- 17.36.060 Minimum building setback requirements.
- 17.36.065 Maximum residential density.
- 17.36.070 Maximum impermeable and hard surface coverage.
- 17.36.080 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.36.090 Parking.
- 17.36.100 Signs.
- 17.36.110 Loading facilities.
- 17.36.120 Performance standards.
-
17.40
Commercial District (C-1)
- 17.40.010 Intent.
- 17.40.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.40.030 Repealed.
- 17.40.040 Conditional uses.
- 17.40.050 Repealed.
- 17.40.055 Maximum gross floor area.
- 17.40.060 Site plans.
- 17.40.065 Commercial district minimum requirements and performance standards along the waterfront.
- 17.40.070 Minimum lot requirements.
- 17.40.075 Maximum residential density.
- 17.40.080 Minimum building setback requirements.
- 17.40.090 Maximum impermeable and hard surface coverage.
- 17.40.100 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.40.110 Parking and loading facilities.
- 17.40.120 Performance standards.
- 17.41 Planned Community Development Commercial (PCD-C)
- 17.45 Employment District (ED)
- 17.46 Waterfront Residential (WR)
-
17.48
Waterfront Millville (WM)
- 17.48.010 Intent.
- 17.48.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.48.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.48.035 Hours of operation.
- 17.48.037 Prohibited uses.
- 17.48.040 Development standards.
- 17.48.050 Site plans.
- 17.48.060 Maximum height of structures.
- 17.48.070 Parking and loading facilities.
- 17.48.080 Signs.
- 17.48.090 Performance standards.
- 17.50 Waterfront Commercial (WC)
- 17.54 Planned Community Development Business Park District (PCD-BP)
- 17.56 Planned Community Development Neighborhood Business District (PCD-NB)
- 17.58 Adult Entertainment Facilities
- 17.59 Planned Community Development Transfer of Density Credits Option
- 17.60 Transitional Uses
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17.61
Communications Facilities
- 17.61.010 Purpose.
- 17.61.020 General guidelines and permit requirements for wireless communications facilities except small wireless facilities.
- 17.61.025 Design zones for small wireless facilities.
- 17.61.035 Design and concealment standards for small wireless deployments.
- 17.61.050 New poles in the rights-of-way for small wireless facilities and installations in a design zone.
- 17.61.060 Eligible facilities requests.
- 17.61.070 Development standards for all public institutional, residential, waterfront district and downtown business districts (PI, R-1, R-2, R-3, RB-1, RB-2, PCD-RLD, PCD-RMD, WR, WM, WC, and DB).
- 17.61.080 Development standards for all commercial districts (C-1, B-1, B-2, PCD-C, PCD-BP).
- 17.61.090 Siting standards for employment district (ED).
- 17.61.100 Special exceptions.
- 17.61.110 Review by independent consultant – Third-party review.
- 17.62 Height Restriction Area
- 17.63 Marijuana Land Uses Prohibited
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17.64
Conditional Uses
- 17.64.010 Intent.
- 17.64.015 Complete application.
- 17.64.020 Procedure.
- 17.64.030 General conditions.
- 17.64.040 Review criteria.
- 17.64.045 Review criteria for accessory apartments.
- 17.64.046 Conditional use permits for review criteria for wireless communication facilities.
- 17.64.050 Duration of approval and expiration.
- 17.64.060 Repealed.
- 17.64.070 Revocation of a conditional use permit.
- 17.64.080 Repealed.
- 17.64.090 Repealed.
-
17.65
Special Use Permits
- 17.65.010 Purpose and intent.
- 17.65.020 Criteria for a complete application.
- 17.65.030 Repealed.
- 17.65.040 Repealed.
- 17.65.050 Review criteria.
- 17.65.060 Duration of approval.
- 17.65.070 Transfer of a special use permit.
- 17.65.080 Special requirements and regulations for food trucks.
- 17.65.090 Appeal of the director’s decision on a special use permit.
- 17.65.100 Exemptions.
- 17.66 Variances and Interpretations
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17.67
Performance-Based Height Exceptions and Height Exemptions
- 17.67.010 Intent.
- 17.67.020 Applicability – Performance-based height exceptions.
- 17.67.030 Applicability – Height exemptions.
- 17.67.040 Complete application.
- 17.67.050 Permit type.
- 17.67.060 Review criteria.
- 17.67.070 Special review criteria for athletic field lighting.
- 17.67.075 Special review criteria for school facilities.
- 17.67.076 Special review criteria for museums.
- 17.67.080 Duration of approval and expiration.
-
17.68
Nonconformities
- 17.68.010 Intent.
- 17.68.015 Applicability to property regulated under the shoreline master program.
- 17.68.020 Nonconforming lots of record.
- 17.68.025 Nonconforming use and structure review.
- 17.68.030 Nonconforming uses of land.
- 17.68.035 Changes from one nonconforming use to another.
- 17.68.038 Discontinuance of nonconforming uses and structures.
- 17.68.039 Uses permitted under conditional use provisions.
- 17.68.040 Nonconforming structures.
- 17.68.050 Repairs and maintenance.
- 17.68.070 Nonconforming parking, loading and other characteristics of use.
- 17.68.080 Continuity of prior conditions and variances.
- 17.68.090 Repealed.
-
17.72
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
- 17.72.010 Intent.
- 17.72.020 Off-street parking design standards.
- 17.72.030 Number of off-street parking spaces.
- 17.72.040 Off-street loading design requirements.
- 17.72.050 Off-street loading berth requirements.
- 17.72.060 Joint use of required parking spaces for the downtown business (DB), waterfront commercial (WC), general business (B-2), commercial (C-1) and residential and business (RB-1) districts abutting Harborview Drive and North Harborview Drive and within the View Basin neighborhood design area.
- 17.72.070 Repealed.
- 17.72.075 Special provisions for existing buildings with existing nonresidential uses in the downtown business (DB), waterfront commercial (WC), waterfront Millville (WM), general business (B-2), commercial (C-1) and residential and business (RB-1) districts abutting Harborview Drive and North Harborview Drive and within the View Basin neighborhood design area.
- 17.72.080 Joint use of required parking spaces for mixed use developments within the RB-2, B-1, B-2, C-1, DB, PCD-C, PCD-BP, PCD-NB, ED and MUD zoning districts.
- 17.72.090 Electric vehicle charging station spaces.
- 17.73 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
- 17.76 Boat Moorage
-
17.78
Trees, Landscaping and Screening
- 17.78.010 Intent.
- 17.78.020 Applicability.
- 17.78.030 Tree, landscape and screening plans.
- 17.78.040 Overlapping requirements.
- 17.78.045 General provisions.
- 17.78.050 Preferred species for planting.
- 17.78.060 Perimeter landscaping requirements for residential development.
- 17.78.070 Perimeter landscaping requirements for nonresidential and mixed use development.
- 17.78.080 Parking lot and service area landscaping and screening.
- 17.78.090 Screening/buffering from SR-16, Tacoma Power Cushman transmission line property and SR-16 interchanges.
- 17.78.092 Protection of significant trees and existing native vegetation.
- 17.78.095 Hedges.
- 17.78.100 Alternative landscaping plans.
- 17.78.105 Phased projects.
- 17.78.110 Performance assurance.
- 17.78.120 Maintenance.
-
17.80
Sign Code
- 17.80.010 Purpose and scope.
- 17.80.020 Permits not required.
- 17.80.030 Definitions.
- 17.80.040 Permit procedures.
- 17.80.050 Variances and administrative waivers.
- 17.80.060 General regulations.
- 17.80.070 Master sign plans.
- 17.80.080 Sign districts.
- 17.80.090 Sign standards for Area 1.
- 17.80.100 Sign standards for Area 2.
- 17.80.110 Temporary signs.
- 17.80.120 Prohibited signs.
- 17.80.130 Nonconforming signs.
- 17.80.140 Design review board approval.
- 17.80.150 Liability.
- 17.84 Home Occupations
- 17.85 Short-Term Rentals
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17.88
Annexations
- 17.88.010 District designation determination – Comprehensive plan.
- 17.88.020 Request for determination prior to annexation.
- 17.88.030 Comprehensive use plan – Formulation.
- 17.88.040 Comprehensive use plan – Hearings.
- 17.88.050 Withdrawal of intent to petition.
- 17.88.060 District designation determination – Petition.
-
17.89
Planned Residential Development Zone (PRD)
- 17.89.010 Intent of the planned residential zone (“PRD”).
- 17.89.020 Where PRDs are permitted and acceptable parcel characteristics.
- 17.89.025 Prohibition on new preliminary PRD applications.
- 17.89.030 Preliminary PRD permit application procedures.
- 17.89.035 Final PRD permit application procedures.
- 17.89.040 Contents of complete PRD application.
- 17.89.050 Types of uses permitted.
- 17.89.060 Development and design standards.
- 17.89.070 Criteria for approval of preliminary PRD application.
- 17.89.080 Criteria for approval of final PRD application.
- 17.89.090 Roads.
- 17.89.100 Repealed.
- 17.89.110 Open space.
- 17.89.120 Minor and major amendments of the final plan.
- 17.89.130 Recording by amendment to official zoning map.
-
17.90
Planned Unit Development
- 17.90.010 Intent of the planned unit development zone (“PUD”).
- 17.90.020 Where PUDs are permitted and acceptable parcel characteristics.
- 17.90.030 Preliminary PUD permit application procedures.
- 17.90.035 Final PUD permit application procedures.
- 17.90.040 Contents of complete PUD application.
- 17.90.050 Types of uses permitted.
- 17.90.060 Development and design standards.
- 17.90.070 Criteria for approval of preliminary PUD application.
- 17.90.080 Criteria for approval of final PUD application.
- 17.90.090 Maximum gross floor area bonus.
- 17.90.100 Open space.
- 17.90.110 Roads.
- 17.90.120 Minor and major amendments of the final PUD.
- 17.90.130 Recording by amendment to official zoning map.
- 17.91 Mixed Use District Overlay (MUD)
- 17.92 Mineral Resource Lands
- 17.94 Land Clearing
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17.96
Site Plans
- 17.96.010 Intent.
- 17.96.020 Applicability.
- 17.96.025 Exemptions.
- 17.96.030 Site plan review.
- 17.96.035 Criteria for site plan approval.
- 17.96.040 Preliminary site plan conference.
- 17.96.050 Contents of a complete application.
- 17.96.060 Repealed.
- 17.96.070 Duration of approval and expiration.
- 17.96.080 Repealed.
-
17.97
Historic Preservation
- 17.97.010 Purpose.
- 17.97.020 Definitions.
- 17.97.040 Register of historic places.
- 17.97.050 Review of changes to properties listed on the city’s register of historic places.
- 17.97.060 Review and monitoring of properties for special property tax valuation.
- 17.97.070 Summary of historic preservation applications and procedures.
-
17.98
Design Standards and Review
- 17.98.010 Intent.
- 17.98.020 Design manual.
- 17.98.030 Design manual chapter applicability.
- 17.98.035 Design review criteria.
- 17.98.037 Optional design review preapplication meeting.
- 17.98.040 Design review application requirements.
- 17.98.045 Design review process.
- 17.98.050 Administrative approval.
- 17.98.055 Design review board recommendation.
- 17.98.056 Minor adjustments to DRB review.
- 17.98.058 Administrative review of alternative designs.
- 17.98.060 Exceptions.
- 17.98.070 Recommendations, decisions and appeals.
- 17.98.080 Repealed.
- 17.98.090 Duration of approval and expiration.
- 17.99 Design Manual
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17.100
Amendments
- 17.100.010 Authority to amend.
- 17.100.020 Manner of initiation.
- 17.100.025 Repealed.
- 17.100.030 Public hearing and notification.
- 17.100.035 General criteria for zoning map amendment.
- 17.100.040 General criteria for zoning text amendment.
- 17.100.050 Repealed.
- 17.100.060 Amendment recording.
- 17.100.070 Amendment procedure.
- 17.102 Repealed
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17.01
General Provisions
-
Title 18
Environment
-
18.04
Environmental Review (SEPA)
- 18.04.010 Authority.
- 18.04.020 Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.030 Additional definitions.
- 18.04.040 Designation of responsible official.
- 18.04.050 Lead agency determination and responsibilities.
- 18.04.053 Transfer of lead agency status to a state agency.
- 18.04.058 Additional timing considerations.
- 18.04.060 Categorical exemptions and threshold determinations – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.070 Categorical exemptions and threshold determinations – Time estimates.
- 18.04.080 Categorical exemptions – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.090 Categorical exemptions – Use of exemptions.
- 18.04.100 Determination – Review at conceptual stage.
- 18.04.110 Threshold determinations – Environmental checklist.
- 18.04.115 Completed environmental checklist defined.
- 18.04.120 Mitigated DNS.
- 18.04.123 Optional DNS process.
- 18.04.125 Repealed.
- 18.04.130 Environmental impact statement (EIS) – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.140 EIS – Preparation.
- 18.04.145 Additional elements to be covered by EIS.
- 18.04.150 Commenting – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.160 Public notice.
- 18.04.170 Designation of official to perform consulted agency responsibilities for the city.
- 18.04.180 Using existing environmental documents – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.190 SEPA decisions – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.200 SEPA decisions.
- 18.04.210 Substantive authority.
- 18.04.220 Repealed.
- 18.04.230 Appeals.
- 18.04.240 Notice/statute of limitations.
- 18.04.250 Definitions – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.260 Agency compliance – Adoption by reference.
- 18.04.270 Repealed.
- 18.04.280 Fees.
- 18.04.290 Forms – Adoption by reference.
-
18.08
Critical Areas
- 18.08.010 Purpose.
- 18.08.020 Goal.
- 18.08.030 Definitions.
- 18.08.032 Best available science.
- 18.08.034 Applicability.
- 18.08.038 Wetlands – Designation and mapping.
- 18.08.040 Wetlands – Classification guidelines/ratings.
- 18.08.050 Wetlands – Regulated activities.
- 18.08.060 Repealed.
- 18.08.070 Wetlands – Permitting process.
- 18.08.080 Wetlands – Administration.
- 18.08.090 Wetlands – Analysis report requirements.
- 18.08.100 Wetlands – Buffer areas.
- 18.08.110 Wetlands – Alteration of buffers.
- 18.08.120 Wetlands – Permitted uses in buffer areas.
- 18.08.130 Repealed.
- 18.08.140 Wetlands – Alteration of wetlands and sequence of mitigation actions.
- 18.08.150 Wetlands – Mitigation plan submittal requirements.
- 18.08.160 Wetlands – Criteria for compensatory mitigation/location and timing of compensatory mitigation.
- 18.08.170 Wetlands – Replacement criteria.
- 18.08.180 Wetlands – Monitoring program and contingency plan.
- 18.08.182 Streams – Designation and rating of streams.
- 18.08.183 Streams – Critical areas report.
- 18.08.184 Streams – Performance standards – General.
- 18.08.185 Streams – Mitigation requirements.
- 18.08.186 Critical fish and wildlife habitat areas.
- 18.08.188 Aquifer recharge areas.
- 18.08.190 Hillsides, ravine sidewalls and bluffs.
- 18.08.192 Landslide and erosion hazard areas.
- 18.08.193 Mudslide hazard.
- 18.08.194 Seismic hazard areas.
- 18.08.196 Flood hazard areas.
- 18.08.200 Maintenance of existing structures and developments.
- 18.08.202 Exemptions from development standards.
- 18.08.204 Variances from the minimum requirements.
- 18.08.206 Reasonable use exceptions.
- 18.08.208 Performance bonding.
- 18.08.210 Suspension and revocation.
- 18.08.220 Enforcement.
- 18.08.230 Repealed.
- 18.08.240 Nonconforming uses.
- 18.08.250 Repealed.
- 18.08.260 Repealed.
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18.10
Flood Hazard Construction Standards
- 18.10.010 Findings of fact.
- 18.10.020 Statement of purpose.
- 18.10.030 Methods of reducing flood losses.
- 18.10.040 Definitions.
- 18.10.050 General provisions.
- 18.10.060 Administration.
- 18.10.070 Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
- 18.10.080 Repealed.
- 18.10.090 Repealed.
- 18.10.100 Compliance with Endangered Species Act.
- 18.10.110 Exemptions.
- 18.10.120 Severability.
- 18.12 Repealed
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18.04
Environmental Review (SEPA)
-
Title 19
Administration of Development Regulations
-
19.01
Types of Project Permit Applications
- 19.01.001 Procedures for processing project permits.
- 19.01.002 Determination of proper procedure type.
- 19.01.003 Project permit application framework.
- 19.01.004 Joint public hearings.
- 19.01.005 Legislative decisions.
- 19.01.006 Legislative enactments not restricted.
- 19.01.007 Exemptions from project permit application processing.
-
19.02
Type I – IV Project Permit Processing
- 19.02.001 Optional preapplication conference.
- 19.02.002 Project permit application.
- 19.02.003 Submission and acceptance of application.
- 19.02.004 Notice of application.
- 19.02.005 Referral and review of project permit applications.
- 19.02.006 Expiration of complete applications.
- 19.02.007 Project permit decisions.
- 19.02.008 Duration of permit approval and expiration of permits.
- 19.02.009 Resubmission of application.
- 19.02.035 Alternative project permit processing without concurrency.
- 19.03 Public Notice
- 19.04 Consistency with Development Regulations and SEPA
-
19.05
Open Record Public Hearings
- 19.05.001 General.
- 19.05.002 Responsibility of director for hearing.
- 19.05.003 Conflict of interest.
- 19.05.004 Ex parte communications.
- 19.05.005 Disqualification.
- 19.05.006 Burden and nature of proof.
- 19.05.007 Order of proceedings.
- 19.05.008 Decision.
- 19.05.009 Repealed.
- 19.05.010 Reconsideration of decision.
- 19.05.011 Clarification.
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19.06
Open and Closed Record Appeals – Closed Record Decisions
- 19.06.001 Right of appeal.
- 19.06.002 Consolidated appeals.
- 19.06.003 Standing to initiate an administrative appeal.
- 19.06.004 Appeals of decisions.
- 19.06.005 Procedure for open record appeal hearing.
- 19.06.006 Procedure for closed record appeal.
- 19.06.007 Closed record decisions.
- 19.06.008 Judicial appeals.
- 19.08 Repealed
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19.09
Amending the Comprehensive Plan
- 19.09.010 Purpose.
- 19.09.020 Exceptions to the amendment process.
- 19.09.030 Submission deadlines.
- 19.09.040 Definitions.
- 19.09.050 Annual review process and SEPA review.
- 19.09.060 Initiation of amendments.
- 19.09.070 Docket.
- 19.09.080 Amendment applications.
- 19.09.090 Determination of completeness for proposed amendments.
- 19.09.100 Repealed.
- 19.09.110 Notice of public hearing(s).
- 19.09.120 Public hearing on docket.
- 19.09.130 Considerations for decision to initiate processing.
- 19.09.140 Selecting the applications for further processing during annual review.
- 19.09.150 Planning commission action.
- 19.09.160 City council action.
- 19.09.170 Criteria for approval.
- 19.09.180 Adoption and rejection.
- 19.09.190 Transmittals to the state.
- 19.09.200 Appeals.
- 19.09.210 Applications for amendments located within the urban growth area and outside of the city limits.
- 19.09.220 Map and text revisions.
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19.10
Concurrency Management
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Article I.
Overview and Exemptions
- 19.10.001 Purpose.
- 19.10.002 Authority.
- 19.10.003 Exempt development.
- 19.10.004 Capacity evaluation required for change of use.
- 19.10.005 Capacity evaluations required for rezone applications or comprehensive plan amendments requesting an increase in extent or density of development.
- 19.10.006 All capacity determinations exempt from project permit processing.
- Article II. Level of Service Standards
- Article III. Capacity Evaluations
- Article IV. Submission and Acceptance of Application
- Article V. Procedure for Determining Capacity
- Article VI. Capacity Reservation Certificates (CRCs)
- Article VII. Capacity Reservation Certificate (CRC)
- Article VIII. Appeals of Concurrency Determination
- Article IX. Concurrency Administration
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Article I.
Overview and Exemptions
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19.12
Impact Fees
- 19.12.010 Authority and purpose.
- 19.12.020 Applicability.
- 19.12.030 Geographic scope.
- 19.12.040 Definitions.
- 19.12.050 Imposition of impact fees.
- 19.12.060 Approval of development.
- 19.12.070 Fee schedules and establishment of service area.
- 19.12.080 Calculation of impact fees.
- 19.12.083 Credits.
- 19.12.090 Variation from impact fee schedule.
- 19.12.100 Payment of fees.
- 19.12.110 Time of payment of impact fees.
- 19.12.120 Project list.
- 19.12.130 Funding of projects.
- 19.12.140 Use and disposition of dedicated land.
- 19.12.150 Refunds.
- 19.12.160 Exemption or reduction for low-income housing.
- 19.12.170 Appeals.
- 19.12.180 Relationship to SEPA.
- 19.12.190 Park and transportation facility requirements in adjoining municipalities/districts.
- 19.12.200 Necessity of compliance.
- 19.14 Concurrency and Impact Fee Program Definitions
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19.16
Enforcement of Land Use Codes
- 19.16.010 Purpose.
- 19.16.020 Applicability.
- 19.16.030 Violation review criteria.
- 19.16.040 Stop work order.
- 19.16.050 Voluntary compliance.
- 19.16.060 Investigation and notice of violation.
- 19.16.070 Civil penalty.
- 19.16.080 Notice of violation and civil penalty appeals.
- 19.16.085 Collection of civil penalty.
- 19.16.090 Abatement.
- 19.16.100 Criminal penalty.
- 19.16.110 Additional relief.
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19.01
Types of Project Permit Applications
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