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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barb Tolbert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Barb Tolbert – Kristin
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. Review Proposed 2017/2018 Budget Modifications ATTACHMENT A
Staff Presentation: Kristin Garcia
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
2. 2018 Proposed Regular Property Tax and EMS Levies ATTACHMENT B
Staff Presentation: Kristin Garcia
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
3. Ordinance Adopting Changes to Arlington Municipal Code (AMC) ATTACHMENT C
Chapter 20.40‐1 and Chapter 20.08
Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes
Council Liaison: Mike Hopson/Jan Schuette
4. Resolution to Surplus Vehicles ATTACHMENT D
Staff Presentation: Kurt Patterson
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
5. Authority to Accept Grant from Department of Ecology Stormwater ATTACHMENT E
Staff Presentation: Kris Wallace
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
6. Authority to Accept Grant from Community Economic Revitalization ATTACHMENT F
Board (CERB)
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
Arlington City Council Workshop
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers – 110 E 3rd Street
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7. Discussion Regarding 2018 Lodging Tax Tourism Priorities ATTACHMENT G
Staff Presentation: Kristin Garcia
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson
8. September 2017 Financial Report ATTACHMENT H
Staff Presentation: Kristin Garcia
9. Miscellaneous Council Items
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
PUBLIC COMMENT
For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council. Please limit your remarks to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Barb Tolbert
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #1
Attachment
A
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
2017 – 2018 Budget Amendments and Modifications
ATTACHMENTS:
2017 – 2018 Budget Amendments/Modifications Executive Summary
2017 Ordinance Amending the 2017 Budget
2017 Ordinance Modifying the 2018 Budget
2017 Budget Amendments; General Fund and Other Funds
2018 Budget Modifications; General Fund and Other Funds
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Finance; Kristin Garcia – Finance Director 360‐403‐3431
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 2017 ‐ $1,807,155
2018 ‐ $12,582,449
BUDGET CATEGORY: Various
BUDGETED AMOUNT: 2017 ‐ $52,417,227
2018 ‐ $46,708,052
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Please see executive summary for proposed budget amendments and modifications. A public hearing
will be held on November 6, 2017 on the proposed budget amendments and modifications and on the
general property tax and EMS tax levy. The budget amendments, modifications and tax levies will be
brought forward for council approval on November 20.
HISTORY:
A budget retreat was held on October 7, 2017 to discuss the proposed 2017 budget amendments and
2018 budget modifications.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
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2017 – 2018 Budget Amendment/Modification Executive Summary
A budget retreat was held on October 7, 2017 to discuss the proposed 2017 budget amendments
and 2018 budget modifications. There are 3 items that council will need to approve to complete the
budget process this year, they are; amend the 2017 budget, modify the 2018 budget and set the
general property tax levy and EMS levy.
The council requested two changes to the proposed amendments/modifications;
1) include $5,000 spending authority in both 2017 and 2018 in the social services fund
2) add spending authority in 2018 for a recruitment incentive for hiring of lateral police officers
The proposed amendments for 2017 total $1,807,155 and are to adjust for unexpected revenues
and cost increases. The primary funding sources to pay for the proposed amendments are from
increases in operating revenue, grants, accumulated reserves, and donations. Here is a summary of
the proposed amendments;
Leave buy out for known and anticipated retirements or other employment separation
Comp time payout provision in police union contract intended to reduce the city’s leave
liability and potentially reduce overtime
Credit card fees, jail costs, overtime, memberships, land rent and transfers to Cemetery Fund
for cash flow
Realignment of capital budgets to move budget to appropriate year of project spending
Current and projected interfund loans to EMS Fund and repayment of those loans
Increase transfers from operations to capital reserve fund for future project spending
The proposed modifications for 2018 total $12,582,449 and are to adjust for “now known” facts on
revenues and costs. The primary funding sources to pay for the proposed modifications are from
accumulated capital reserves and grants. The modifications include $322,000 in discretionary
spending in the general fund for 2 police officers, a code enforcement position, an embedded social
worker position and an increase in training budgets (including funding for the tuition
reimbursement program). The majority of the modifications are related to capital budget carryover
for the Arlington Valley Road project and new capital spending for the BNSF railroad crossing
project, 204th roundabout and fog/crack sealing on runway 16/34. The remaining proposed
modifications include;
Bringing salaries to market
Anticipated increases in medical premiums and retirement contributions
Credit card fees, leave buyout, jail costs, WCIA liability insurance and memberships
Realignment of existing capital budgets to move budget to appropriate year of spending
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017—XXX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENT THERETO; PROVIDING TRANSFER AND
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, staff has identified the need to make certain revisions to the 2017 Biennial Budget
that were not foreseen when Ordinance No. 2016-020 was adopted on November 21, 2016, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance was introduced with proper notice and citizens given the opportunity
to comment, and
WHEREAS, because this will require increasing the appropriation level in one or more funds, an
amendment is needed, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON WASHINGTON AS
FOLLOWS;
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 35A.33.090, an emergency is declared to exist and the 2017 Budget is hereby
amended to provide for adjustments to expenditures, and by providing authority for any necessary transfers of
money within or between funds as indicated in the “Amendment” column on the attached documents titled
“Budget Amendments – 2017 Budget, General Fund and Budget Amendments – 2017 Budget, Other Funds”.
Section 2. That the attached is a summary of the amended budget for the year 2017 for the City of Arlington
and that copies of the detailed amended budget are available to any interested taxpayer at the Finance
Department, City Hall, Arlington, Washington.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, and publication according to law.
Passed by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 20th day of November, 2017.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
_______________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017—XXX
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE 2018 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENT THERETO; PROVIDING TRANSFER AND
ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, staff has identified the need to make certain revisions to the 2018 Biennial Budget
that were not foreseen when Ordinance No. 2016-020 was adopted on November 21, 2016, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance was introduced with proper notice and citizens given the opportunity
to comment, and
WHEREAS, because this will require increasing the appropriation level in one or more funds, an
amendment is needed, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON WASHINGTON AS
FOLLOWS;
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 35A.33.090, an emergency is declared to exist and the 2018 Budget is hereby
modified to provide for adjustments to expenditures, and by providing authority for any necessary transfers of
money within or between funds as indicated in the “Modification” column on the attached documents titled
“Budget Modifications– 2018 Budget, General Fund and Budget Modifications – 2018 Budget, Other Funds”.
Section 2. That the attached is a summary of the modified budget for the year 2018 for the City of Arlington
and that copies of the detailed modified budget are available to any interested taxpayer at the Finance
Department, City Hall, Arlington, Washington.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, and publication according to law.
Passed by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 20th day of November, 2017.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
_______________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #2
Attachment
B
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
2018 Proposed Regular Property Tax Levy and EMS Levy
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution to Increase the 2018 Regular Property Tax Levy
Resolution to Increase the 2018 EMS Tax Levy
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Finance; Kristin Garcia – Finance Director 360‐403‐3431
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The budget reflects an increase of 1% plus new construction for both the regular property tax levy
and the EMS levy. This represents a budget increase of $61,242 in the regular property tax levy and
an increase of $9,836 in EMS levy. Both levies will need to be set and resolutions remitted to
Snohomish County by November 30, 2017. A public hearing on the proposed levies will be held on
November 6, 2017. The resolutions will be brought forward to council for approval on November 20,
2017.
HISTORY:
A budget retreat was held on October 7, 2017 to discuss the proposed 2018 regular property tax and
EMS levies.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
TO INCREASE THE 2018 REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has met and considered its biennial
budget for the years 2017-2018; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Regular Property Tax actual levy amount from the previous year (2017)
was $4,047,304.10; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City of Arlington is more than 10,000, and now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington that an increase in the regular
property tax levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2018 tax year.
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be
$40,473.04 which is a percentage increase of 1% from the previous year. This increase is
exclusive of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly
constructed wind turbines, any increase in the value of state assessed property, any annexations
that have occurred and refunds made.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington, at a
regular meeting held on the 20th day of November, 2017.
_____________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Steve Peiffle, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
TO INCREASE THE 2018 EMS TAX LEVY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington has met and considered its biennial
budget for the years 2017 – 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City’s EMS actual tax levy amount from the previous year (2017) was
$958,365.79; and
WHEREAS, the population of the City of Arlington is more than 10,000, and now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington that an increase in the regular
property tax levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2018 tax year.
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall be
$9,583.66 which is a percentage increase of 1% from the previous year. This increase is exclusive
of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly
constructed wind turbines, any increase in the value of state assessed property, any annexations
that have occurred and refunds made.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington, at a
regular meeting held on the 20th day of November, 2017.
_____________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Steve Peiffle, City Attorney
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #3
Attachment
C
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
Changes to AMC Chapter 20.40‐1(table of Permissible Uses) and AMC Chapter 20.08 (Definitions)
ATTACHMENTS:
Table of Permissible Uses, Ordinance, Findings of Fact
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community & Economic Development; Marc Hayes – 360‐403‐3457
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: ‐0‐
BUDGET CATEGORY: ‐0‐
BUDGETED AMOUNT: ‐0‐
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
City of Arlington staff is requesting approval to update AMC Chapter 20.40‐1 (Table of Permissible Uses)
and AMC Chapter 20.08 (Definitions) in order to remove the following items: 1.111 Single Family Site
Built & Modular Structures, 1.112 Class “A” Mobile Home, 1.113 Class “B” Mobile Home from Residential
High Density, 10.210 Multi‐Story Self‐Storage Facility, 10.220 Self‐Storage Facility, 10.240 Storage
partially or fully outside completely enclosed structures. The Permissible Use Table will add the
following permissible uses: 2.112 and 2.240 Distribution Center and 10.210 Storage, Shipping, or Moving
Container to both Light Industrial (LI) and General Industrial (GI). This amendment will require an
update to AMC Chapter 20.08 – Definitions. Removing these definitions: Multi‐Story Self‐Storage Facility,
Self‐Storage Facility and adding these definitions: Distribution Center, and Storage, Shipping, or Moving
Container.
HISTORY:
The purpose for amending the Permissible Use Table is to make sure the current uses are relevant to
areas of the City where the individual uses are allowed. Staff found that there were items such as
storage units and types of single family residential that were no longer viable or applicable given
their current zoning.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve or remand back to staff for clarification
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop, discussion only. At the October 30, 2017, Council Meeting the proposed motion will read
“I move to approve the proposed changes amending AMC Chapter 20.41‐1(Table of Permissible
Uses) and Chapter 20.08 (Definitions)”.
Staff Report & Recommendation
AMC Title 20.40-1 and 20.08 LUCA Update
Page 1 of 1
Marc Hayes, Director 18204 59th Avenue NE 360-403-3551
LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT
STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION
To: Planning Commission
From:
Amy Rusko, Associate Planner
Date: September 26, 2017
Regarding: AMC 20.40-1 and AMC 20.08 Update
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REQUEST
City of Arlington staff is requesting approval to update AMC Chapter 20.40-1 (Table of Permissible
Uses) and AMC Chapter 20.08 (Definitions) in order to remove the following items: 1.111 Single
Family Site Built & Modular Structures, 1.112 Class “A” Mobile Home, 1.113 Class “B” Mobile Home
from Residential High Density, 10.210 Multi-Story Self-Storage Facility, 10.220 Self-Storage Facility,
10.240 Storage partially or fully outside completely enclosed structures. The Permissible Use Table
will add the following permissible uses: 2.112 and 2.240 Distribution Center and 10.210 Storage,
Shipping, or Moving Container to both Light Industrial (LI) and General Industrial (GI). This
amendment will require an update to AMC Chapter 20.08 – Definitions. Removing these definitions:
Multi-Story Self-Storage Facility, Self-Storage Facility and adding these definitions: Distribution Center,
and Storage, Shipping, or Moving Container.
II. BACKGROUND
The purpose for amending the Permissible Use Table is to make sure the current uses are relevant to
areas of the City where the individual uses are allowed. Staff found that there were items such as
storage units and types of single family residential that no longer made sense in the areas they were
allowed.
III. FINDINGS
The following findings are made based on the project description and the guidelines of approval.
1. The City should promote development that provides for sustainable employment
opportunities, economic stability and utilization of available land at its greatest potential.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the Planning Commission recommend the approval of the proposed changes
amending AMC 20.40-1 and AMC 20.08 through a letter of findings and facts for City Council approval.
V. EXHIBITS
1. AMC Chapter 20.40-1
2. AMC Chapter 20.08
3. Draft Ordinance
Community & Economic
Development
PLANNING DIVISION
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Chapter 20.40 - PERMISSIBLE USES
Sections:
20.40.010 - Table of permissible uses.
Table 20.40-1, the Table of Permissible Uses sets forth the permissible uses within the respective zoning classifications in
the city, subject to other applicable provisions in this title. It should be read in close conjunction with the definitions o f terms
set forth in Section 20.08.010 (Definitions of Basic Terms) and the other interpretative provisio ns set forth in this article.
(Ord. 1388 § 3, 2006; Ord. 1363 § 3, 2005; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
(Ord. No. 2013-010, § 3, 8-5-2013; Ord. No. 2014-002, § 3, 2-3-2014, Ord. No.2015-021)
20.40.020 - Use of the designations Z, S, C in table of permissible uses.
(a) Subject to Section 20.40.030 (Community Development Director Jurisdiction Over Uses Otherwise Permissible With a
Zoning Permit), when used in connection with a particular use in the Table of Permissible Uses (Section 20.40.010 ),
the letter “P” means that the use is permissible wit h a valid City business license. The letters “ZV” mean that the use
is permissible with a Zoning Verification approval . The letters ACUP mean that the use is permissible with an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit. The letter "Z" means that the use is permissible in the indicated zone with a
zoning permit issued by the community development director. The letter "S" means a special use permit must be
obtained from the community development director or hearing examiner, and the letter "C" means a conditional use
permit must be obtained from the hearing examiner.
(b) When used in connection with residential uses (use classification 1.000), the designation "ZSC" means that such
developments of less than twenty dwelling units must be pursuant to a zoning permit, developments of twenty or more
but less than fifty dwelling units need a special use permit, and developments of fifty or more dwelling units require a
conditional use permit.
(c) When used in connection with nonresidential uses, the designation "ZS" or "ZC" means that such developments require
a zoning permit if the total area to be developed is less than four acres in size, and a special or conditional use permit,
respectively, if the total area is four acres or larger in area. The area to be developed shall be measured using a
rectangular perimeter enclosing the full extent of the on-site development, including any development that may be
necessary to meet the requirements of this title. If develo pment occurs in succession over time, then a special or
conditional use permit shall be required at the point when the entire developed or developing area surpasses four
acres.
(d) Use of the designation ZSC for combination uses is explained in Section 20.40.080 (Combination Uses).
(Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.030 - Community development director jurisdiction over uses otherwise permissible with a zoning permit.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, whenever the Table of Permissible Uses (interpreted in the light of
Section 20.40.020 (Use of the Designations Z, S, C in Table of Permissible Uses) and the other provisions of this chapter)
provides that a use in a nonresidential zone or a nonconforming use in a residen tial zone is permissible with a zoning permit,
a special use permit shall nevertheless be required if the community development director finds that the proposed use would
have an extraordinary impact on neighboring properties or the general public. In making this determination, the community
development director shall consider, among other factors, whether the use is proposed for an undeveloped or previously
developed lot, whether the proposed use constitutes a change from one principal use classification t o another, whether the
use is proposed for a site that poses peculiar traffic or other hazards or difficulties, and whether the proposed use is
substantially unique or is likely to have impacts that differ substantially from those presented by other uses t hat are
permissible in the zoning district in question.
(Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.040 - Permissible uses and specific exclusions.
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(a) The presumption established by this title is that all legitimate uses of land are addressed within the Table of Permissible
Uses, and are either allowed or not allowed thereby. But because the list of permissible uses set forth in Section
20.40.010 (Table of Permissible Uses) cannot be all-inclusive, those uses that are listed shall be interpreted liberally
to include other uses that have similar impacts to the listed uses.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), all distinct uses that are not listed in Section 20.40.010 (Table of Permissible Uses),
even given the liberal interpretation mandated by Subsection (a), are prohibited. Nor shall Section 20.40.010 (Table of
Permissible Uses) be interpreted to allow a use in one zoning district when the use in question is more closely related
to another specified use that is permissible in other zoning districts. Similarly, all uses listed but left blank under the
zone compatibility columns are prohibited.
(c) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions, the following uses are specifically prohibited in all districts:
(1) Any use that involves the manufacture, handling, sale, distribution, or storage of any highly combustible or
explosive materials in violation of the city's fire prevention code.
(2) Stockyards, slaughterhouses, rendering plants.
(3) Use of a travel trailer, motor home, or other recreational vehicle as a permanent residence. (Temporary residence
is permitted under certain conditions pursuant to Section 20.44.044, Recreational Vehicles as Temporary Dwelling
Units).
(4) Use of a motor vehicle parked on a lot as a structure in which, out of which, or from which any goods are sold or
stored, any services are performed, or other business is conducted. This prohibition does not apply to temporary
public services, such as bookmobiles, blood donation centers, public service information, etc. (Situations that do
not comply with this subsection on the effective date of this title are required to conform within thirty days.)
(5) The following activities, including any similar activities, are prohibited as home occupations in all zones: marijuana
production, marijuana processing, and marijuana retail.
(Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003)
(Ord. No. 2014-002, § 4, 2-3-2014, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.050 - Accessory uses.
(a) The Table of Permissible Uses (Section 20.40.010) classifies different principal uses according to their different
impacts. Whenever an activity (which may or m ay not be separately listed as a principal use in this table) is conducted
in conjunction with another principal use and the former use (i) constitutes only an incidental or insubstantial part of
the total activity that takes place on a lot, or (ii) is com monly associated with the principal use and integrally related to
it, then the former use may be regarded as accessory to the principal use and may be carried on underneath the
umbrella of the permit issued for the principal use.
(b) For purposes of interpreting Subsection (a):
(1) A use may be regarded as incidental or insubstantial if it is incidental or insubstantial in and of itself or in relation
to the principal use,
(2) To be "commonly associated" with a principal use it is not necessary for an acc essory use to be connected with
such principal use more times than not, but only that the association of such accessory use with such principal
use takes place with sufficient frequency that there is common acceptance of their relatedness.
(c) Without lim iting the generality of Subsections (a) and (b), the following activities, so long as they satisfy the general
criteria set forth above, are specifically regarded as accessory to residential principal uses:
(1) Offices or studios within an enclosed building and used by an occupant of a residence located on the same lot (or
lots where the principal use occupies more than one lot) as such building to carry on administrative or artistic
activities of a commercial nature, so long as such activities do not fall within the definition of a home occupation.
(2) Hobbies or recreational activities of a noncommercial nature.
(3) The renting out of one or two rooms within a single-family residence (which one or two rooms do not themselves
constitute a separate dwelling unit) other than on a daily or weekly basis to not more than two persons who are
not part of the family that resides in the single-family dwelling.
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(4) Yard sales or garage sales, so long as such sales are not conducted on the same lot (or lots where th e principal
use occupies more than one lot) for more than three days (whether consecutive or not) during any ninety -day
period.
(d) Without limiting the generality of Subsections (a) and (b), the following activities shall not be regarded as accessory to
a residential principal use and are prohibited in residential districts.
(1) Abandoned vehicles as regulated by AMC Chapter 9.92 (Abandoned Vehicles).
(Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.060 - Permissible uses not requiring land use permits.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, no zoning, special use, or conditional use permit is necessary for the
following uses:
(1) Electric power, telephone, telegraph, cable television, gas, water, and sewer lines, wires or pipes, toget her with
supporting poles or structures, located within a public right-of-way.
(2) Neighborhood, but not regional, utility facilities located within a public right-of-way with the permission of the owner
(state or city) of the right-of-way.
(Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.070 - Change in use.
(a) A substantial change in use of property occurs whenever a new use or activity conducted on a lot creates a more
intensive impact to the site in question or to the infrastructure of the city than the previous use, as determined by the
community development director and/or his or her designee.
(b) A mere change in the status of property from occupied to unoccupied or vice versa does not constitute a substantial
change in use. Whether a change in use occurs shall be determined by comparing the two active uses of the property
without regard to any intervening period during which the property may have been unoccupied, unless the property
has remained unoccupied for more than one hundred eighty consecutive days or has been abandoned.
(c) A mere change in ownership of a business or enterprise or a change in the name shall not be regarded as a substantial
change in use.
(Ord. 1411 § 32, 2007; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.080 - Combination uses.
(a) When a combination use comprises two or more principal uses that require different types of permits (zoning, special
use, or conditional use), then the permit authorizing the combination use shall be:
(1) A conditional use permit if any of the principal uses combined requires a conditional use permit.
(2) A special use permit if any of the principal uses combined requires a special use permit but none requires a
conditional use permit.
(3) A zoning permit in all other cases. This is indicated in the Table of Permissible Uses by the designation ZSC in
each of the columns adjacent to the 29.000 classification.
(Ord. No. 1312, 11-17-2003; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021)
20.40.090 - More specific use controls.
Whenever a development could fall within more than one use classification in the Table of Permissible Uses (Section
20.40.010), the classification that most closely and most specifically describes the development controls.
Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible Uses
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1
1
17
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17
2
2,12
2
17
City of Arlington 20.40 -6 February 2016 November 2017
14, 17, 18
7
7
7
7
City of Arlington 20.40 -7 February 2016 November 2017
7
7
7
7
City of Arlington 20.40 -8 February 2016 November 2017
1
8
18
ZS ZS
18 ZS ZS Z11
City of Arlington 20.40 -9 February 2016 November 2017
11
17 ZS
3
City of Arlington 20.40 -10 February 2016 November 2017
18
1
5
1
2
11
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11
18
City of Arlington 20.40 -12 February 2016 November 2017
11
11
City of Arlington 20.40 -13 February 2016 November 2017
18
10
16 18
1
8
1
8
11
17
18
1
8 10
17
P P P P
City of Arlington 20.40 -14 February 2016 November 2017
10
18
1
8
1
8
11 10
17
1
8 18
1
8
1
8
1
8
City of Arlington 20.40 -15 February 2016 November 2017
17
17
17, 18
City of Arlington 20.40 -16 February 2016 November 2017
1
8
18 18 18
1
8
1
8
1
0
17
18 18 18 18
1
8
1
8
1
0
ZC ZC
17, 18
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17, 18
10
17, 18
17, 18
13, 18
10
18
1
8
11
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18
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2
4
25 25 23 23
2
6
24
11
11
11
11
11
11
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1
0
28 28
ZS
28
ZS
ZS
28
1
0
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11
1
9
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18
11
1
0
18
11
1
0
18
11
1
0
11
1
0
18
City of Arlington 20.40 -24 February 2016 November 2017
6
1
0
6
1
0
1
0
11 10
6
1
0
6
1
0
6
1
0
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6 11
1
0
11
1
0
4
10 10
11 10
11 10
18, 27
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11 10
1
1
10
8
8
8
8
8
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8
(Seasonal) Farmer’s
17
17 ZS ZS ZS ZS 10
10
18
1
8
1
8 18
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17
17
10
10
10
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1
0
20
2
9
10
10
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Footnotes to the Table of Permissible Uses
These footnotes are intended to be a helpful reminder that specific uses may be subject to supplemental
regulations. The lack of a footnote does not mean that a particular use is not subject to applicable supplemental
use regulations. If a particular use does not have a footnote, there still may be applicable supplemental use
regulations. If a proposed use is clearly intended to comply with specific supplemental use regulations, then it is
subject to them. The community development director will make the determination of whether specific
supplemental use regulations are applicable to a particular project. Please see Chapter 20.44 for a co mplete list of
the supplemental use regulations.
1Subject to Section 20.44.060 (Minimum Parcel Sizes for Class "A," "B," or "C" Mobile Homes).
2Subject to Section 20.48.010 (Minimum Lot Size Requirements).
3Subject to Section 20.44.080 (Mobile Sales and Delivery).
6Subject to Section 20.44.010 (Solid Waste, Quarrying, Mining, and Similar Uses).
7Subject to Section 20.44.070 (Homes Emphasizing Special Services, Treatment, or Supervision).
8Subject to Section 20.44.034 (Wireless Communications Facilities)
9Subject to Section 20.44.110 (Permits for Land Clearing)
10Use allowed in the Public/Semi-Public district when it is conducted by a public/semi-public agency for the
benefit of the general public.
11Such uses allowed only if in compliance with the intent of the zone as established in Section 20.36.034 (Aviation
Flightline District Established).
12Such uses allowed only if in compliance with the intent of the zone as established in Section 20.36.036 (Medical
Services District Established).
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13Subject to Section 20.44.096 (Penal and Correctional Facilities).
14Subject to Section 20.44.016 (Mixed Use Developments).
15Subject to Section 20.44.084 (Stand Alone Office Uses in the General Industrial Zone).
16Subject to Section 20.44.062 (Trade or Vocational Schools in the OTB-1).
17Subject to Section 20.38.070 (Restrictions on Certain Use Classifications on Arlington Airport Property).
18Subject to Section 20.38.080 (Performance Standards and Miscellaneous Restrictions).
19Subject to Section 20.44.066 (Storage Surfaces for Scrap Materials Salvage Yards, Junkyards, Automobile
Graveyards and Automobile Recycling Facilities).
20Subject to Section 20.44.032 (Master Planned Neighborhood Developments).
.22Only sales of beverages and sales of foods prepared off site and not principally in a kitchen on the premises.
23Battery charging stations only, limited in use only to the tenants or customers of the development located on -
site.
24Level 1 and Level 2 restricted electric charging stations only. Level 3 public ele ctric charging stations allowed
in public parks.
25Level 1 and Level 2 restricted electric charging stations only.
26Accessory to primary use only, not to exceed twenty percent of primary use.
27Subject to the requirements of AMC Chapter 20.38 (Airport Protection District)
28No outside storage allowed
(Ord. 1454 § 10, 2008; Ord. 1450 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1449 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1441 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1438 § 9, 2007; Ord.
1411 § 33, 2007; Ord. 1393 § 5, 2006; Ord. 1392 § 7, 2006; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003, Ord. No. 2015-021, Ord.
No. 2016-003).
(Ord. No. 2010-001, § 4(Exh. A), 1-8-2010; Ord. No. 2011-002, 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 2011-026, § 3, 10-3-2011;
Ord. No. 2012-012, § 1, 7-2-2012; Ord. No. 2013-010, § 3, 8-5-2013; Ord. No. 2014-002, § 3, 2-3-2014; Ord.
No. 2014-015, § 3, 10-6-2014, Ord. No. 2015-021, Ord. No. 2016-003)
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20.08.010 - Definitions of basic terms.
Unless otherwise specifically provided, as when a particular chapter contains its own definition section,
or unless clearly required by the context, the words and phrases defined in this section shall have the
meaning indicated when used in this title.
"Abandonment" means to cease or discontinue a use or activity without intent to resume, but excluding
temporary or short term interruptions to a use or activity during periods of remodeling, maintaining, or
otherwise improving or rearranging a facility, or during normal periods of vacation or seasonal closure.
"Abutting" means having a common border with, or being separated from such common border by an
alley or easement.
"Access" means a means of vehicular, pedestrian, or other ingress and egress to a lot or parcel.
"Access easement" means an easement dedicated primarily for ingress/egress to one or more lots,
although utility lines may also be placed within the easement, and within which the parking of vehicles is
prohibited.
"Access tract" means a privately owned tract of land whose sole function is to provide access to
abutting properties and over which an access easement has been dedicated.
A single-family residential access tract or easement serves or is designed to serve not more than four
dwelling units and is expected to or does handle up to 40 average trips per day.
A non-single-family residential access tract or easement is a private road internal to a single non -
single-family residential development intended to provide access to the public or r ear-lot property
owners. Such "private roads" can only be used where, in the opinion of the public works director, there
is no potential or need for connection of public streets from one side of a property to another. The
permit-issuing authority must approve their use.
"Accessory antenna device" means antennae that are less than twelve inches in height or width,
excluding the support structure. Examples include, but are not limited to, test mobile antennae or global
positioning system (GPS) antennae.
"Accessory building." See Building, accessory.
"Accessory use." (See Section 20.40.050, Accessory Uses)
"Addition (to an existing building)" means any walled and roofed expansion to the perimeter of a
building in which the addition is connected by a common wall other than a firewall. Any walled and roofed
addition that is connected by a firewall or is separated by independent perimeter walls is considered to be
new construction.
"Adjacent" means that which lies near or close to, not widely separated nor nec essarily touching.
"Adjacent property owner" means any property owner of record, according to the records of the county
assessor, whose property adjoins or abuts property proposed for division or any portion thereof, or whose
property is within three hundred feet of the property proposed for division.
"Adjoining" means that which is joined or united and actually touching.
"Adult entertainment."
(a) "Adult entertainment establishments" means adult motion picture theaters, adult drive -in theaters,
adult bookstores, adult cabarets, adult video stores, adult retail stores, adult massage parlors,
adult sauna parlors, or adult bathhouses, which are defined as follows:
(1) "Adult bath house" means a commercial bathhouse, which excludes any person by virtue of
age from all or any portion of the premises;
(2) "Adult bookstore" means a retail establishment in which:
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(A) Ten percent or more of the "stock-in-trade" consists of books, magazines, posters,
pictures, periodicals or other printed materials distinguished or characterized by an
emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas"; and
(B) Any person is excluded by virtue of age from all or part of the premises generally held
open to the public where such material is displayed or sold.
(3) "Adult cabaret" means a commercial establishment that presents go-go dancers, strippers,
male or female impersonators, or similar types of entertainment and which excludes any
person by virtue of age from all or any portion of the premises.
(4) "Adult massage parlor" means a commercial establishment in which massage or other
touching of the human body is provided for a fee and which excludes any person by virtue
of age from all or any portion of the premises in which such services is provided.
(5) "Adult motion picture theater" means an establishment, place (indoor or outdoor), building,
enclosure, or portion thereof, used for presenting material distinguished or characterized by
an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas" for observation by patrons therein.
(6) "Adult retail store" means retail establishment in which:
(A) Ten percent of more of the "stock-in-trade" consists of books, magazines, posters,
pictures, periodicals or other printed materials distinguished or characterized by an
emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" o r
"specified anatomical areas"; and
(B) Any person is excluded by virtue of age from all or part of the premises generally held
open to the public where such material is displayed or sold.
(7) "Adult sauna parlor" means a commercial sauna establishment that excludes any person by
virtue of age from all or any portion of the premises.
(8) "Adult video store" means a retail establishment in which:
(A) Ten percent of more of the "stock-in-trade" consists of books, magazines, posters,
pictures, periodicals or other printed materials distinguished or characterized by an
emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or
"specified anatomical areas"; and
(B) Any person is excluded by virtue of age from all or part of the premises generally held
open to the public where such material is displayed or sold.
(b) "Specified anatomical areas" means:
(1) Less than completely and/or opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock, or
female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
(2) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state even if completely or opaquely covered.
(c) "Specified sexual activities" means:
(1) Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, or sodomy; or
(2) Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast;
or
(3) Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal.
(d) "Stock-in-trade" means:
(1) The retail dollar value of all products, equipment, books, magazines posters, pictur es,
periodicals, prerecorded video tapes, discs, or similar material readily available for purchase,
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rental, viewing, or use by patrons of the establishment, excluding material located in any
storeroom or other portion of the premises not regularly open to patrons; or
(2) The number of titles of all products, equipment, books, magazines, porters, pictures, periodi
cals, other printed materials, prerecorded video tapes, discs, or similar material readily available for
purchase, rental, viewing, or use by patrons of the establishment, excluding material located in any
storeroom or other portion of the premises not regularly open to patrons.
"Adult family home" means a regular family abode in which a person or persons provides personal
care, special care, room, and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by
blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services.
"Agriculture land" means land used for commercial production (as shown by financial record) of
horticultural, viticultural, floricultural, dairy, apiary, or animal products, or of vegetables, Christmas trees,
berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, or livestock, and that has long-term (six years or longer) commercial
significance for agricultural production.
"Agriculture" means the tilling of soil, the raising of crops, horticulture, viticulture, small livestock
farming, pasturing, grazing, poultry, dairying and/or animal husbandry, including all uses customarily
incidental thereto except small animal husbandry.
"Agency with jurisdiction" means an agency with authority to approve, veto, or finance all or part of a
SEPA-nonexempt proposal (or part of a proposal). The term does not include an agency authorized to
adopt rules or standards of general applicabilit y that could apply to a proposal, when no license or approval
is required from the agency for the specific proposal. The term also does not include a local, state, or federal
agency involved in approving a grant or loan, that serves only as a conduit betwe en the primary
administering agency and the recipient of the grant or loan. Federal agencies with jurisdiction are those
from which a license or funding is sought or required.
"Airport" means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and take-off of aircraft,
including all necessary facilities for the housing and maintenance of aircraft.
"Alterations" means a change or rearrangement of the structural parts of existing facilities, or an
enlargement by extending the site or increasing the height or depth, or moving from one location to another.
In buildings for business, commercial, industrial or similar uses, the installation or rearrangement of
partitions affecting more than one-third of a single floor area shall be considered an alteration.
"Alley" means a public or private way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to
abutting property.
"AMC" means the Arlington Municipal Code.
"Antenna" means any system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices use d for the
transmission or reception of radio frequency signals.
(1) Omni-directional antenna (also known as a "whip" antenna) transmits and receives radio
frequency signals in a three hundred sixty degree radial pattern. For the purpose of this document,
an omni-directional antenna is up to fifteen feet in height and up to four inches in diameter.
(2) Directional antenna (also known as a "panel" antenna) transmits and receives radio frequency
signals in a specific directional pattern of less than three hundred sixty degrees.
(3) Parabolic antenna (also known as a dish antenna) is a bowl-shaped device for the reception
and/or transmission radio frequency communications signals in a specific directional pattern.
"Applicant" means a person, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity who applies for any approval
under this Title and who is an owner of the subject property or the authorized agent of the owner. The
applicant for a project permit is deemed to be a participant in any comment period, open record hearing, or
closed record appeal.
"Appropriate" means that which is compatible with a facility's natural, cultural, or recreational
resources, recognizing the purpose of the established area.
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"Aquaculture" means the cultivation of aquatic plants and/or animals for human use or consumption.
Aquaculture may include hatcheries, marine crop production, and other similar uses that occur in either
fresh or salt water.
"Aquifer" means a groundwater bearing geologic formation or formations that contains sufficient
amounts of saturated material to yield water.
"Aquifer recharge area" means a body of permeable materials that collects precipitation or surface
water and transmits it to the aquifer.
"Arterial street." See Street, arterial.
"Awning" means any movable roof -like structure cantilevered, or otherwise entirely supported from a
building, so constructed and erected as to permit its being readily and easily detached, moved, or rolled or
folded back to a position flat against the building or a cantilevered projection thereof.
"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given
year. Also known as the one hundred-year flood.
"Best management practice (BMP)."
(1) When associated with stormwater management means physical, structural, and/or managerial
practices that, when used singly or in combination, prevent or reduce pollution of water.
(2) When associated with groundwater protection means a written plan outlining accepted practices,
such as liquid containment, transfer practices, and emergency procedures whose purpose is to
prevent contamination from contaminated land uses; for instance, monitoring and secondary
containment for underground storage tanks.
(3) When associated with environmentally critical areas, BMPs are the best available conservation
practices or systems of practices and management measures that:
(A) Control soil loss and protect water quality from degradation caused by nutrients, animal
waste, toxins, and sediment; and
(B) Minimize adverse impacts to surface water and groundwater flow, circulation pattern s, and
to the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of critical areas.
"Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, wh ich meets or exceed any
standards, codes, and regulations set forth in Chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under
RCW 19.27.540.
"Battery electric vehicle (BEV)" means any vehicle that operates exclusively on electrical energy from
an off-board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries, and produces zero emissions or pollution when
stationary or operating.
"Battery exchange stations" means a fully automated facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a
swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged battery
through a fully automated process, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth
by Chapter 19.27 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
"Billboard" means an off-premises sign owned by a person, corporation, or other entity that engages
in the business of selling the advertising space on that sign.
"Binding site plan" means a drawing to a scale specified in this title which: (a) Iden tifies and shows the
areas and locations of all streets, roads, improvements, utilities, open spaces, and any other matters
specified herein; (b) contains inscriptions or attachments setting forth such appropriate limitations and
conditions for the use of the land as are established in this title; and (c) contains provisions making any
development be in conformity with the site plan.
"Block" means a group of lots, tracts, or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries.
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"Boarding house" means a residential use consisting of at least one dwelling unit together with more
than two rooms, but not more than four, that are rented or are designed or intended to be rented but which
rooms, individually or collectively, do not constitute separate dwelling units, primarily evidenced by not
having separate kitchen facilities. A rooming house or boarding house is distinguished from a tourist home
in that the former is designed to be occupied by longer -term residents (at least month-to-month tenants) as
opposed to overnight or weekly guests.
"Bog" means a wetland with limited drainage and generally characterized by extensive peat deposits
and acidic waters. Vegetation can include, but is not limited to, sedges, sphagnum moss, eriogonums,
shrubs, and trees.
"Bond" means a written certificate guaranteeing to pay up to a specified amount of money if specified
work is not performed; or any similar mechanism whereby the city has recourse to an identified fund from
which to secure performance of specified work.
"Boundary line adjustment" means a division made for the purpose of alteration by adjusting boundary
lines between platted or unplatted lots or both, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site,
or division.
"Buffer (to an environmentally critical area)" means land that surrounds and protects a critical area
from adverse impacts to its functions and values or which provide a margin of safety through protection of
slope stability, attenuation of surface water flows, and landslide hazards reasonably necessary to minimize
risk to the public from loss of life or well-being or property damage resulting from natural disasters; or an
area which is an integral part of a stream or wetland ecosystem and which provides shading, input of organic
debris and coarse sediments, room for variation in stream or wetland edge, habitat for wildlife and protection
from harmful intrusion necessary to protect the public from losses suffered when the functions and values
of aquatic resources are degraded.
"Buffer (to reduce impacts between uses)" means an area, often landscaped, intended to separate
and partially obstruct the view of two adjacent land uses or properties from one another, or intended to
reduce the impact of noise levels generated on one property from the surrounding properties and intended
to enhance the level of safety and promote the aesthetic qualities of the area.
"Building" means a structure designed to be used as a place of occupancy, storage, or shelter.
"Building, accessory" means a minor building that is located on the same lot as a principal building
and that is used incidentally to a principal building or that houses an accessory use.
"Building, principal" means the primary building on a lot or a building that houses a principal use.
"Building permit" means an official document or certification that is issued by the building official and
which authorizes the construction, alteration, enlargement, conversion, reconstruction, remodeling,
rehabilitation, erection, demolition, moving or repair of a building or structure.
"Bulk" means the term used to describe the size of buildings or other structures, and their relationship
to each other and to open areas and lot lines.
"Cannabis" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin
extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or
preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. For the purposes of this definition, "cannabis" does not include
the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant,
any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks, except the
resin extracted there from, fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of
germination. The term "cannabis" includes cannabis products and useable cannabis.
"Cannabis collective garden" means a garden where "qualifying patients" as described in Sec. 403 of
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5073 and Chapter 181, Laws (of the State of Washington) of
2011 may engage in the production, processing, and/or delivery of cannabis for medical use.
"Cannabis dispensary" means any facility or location where cannabis is grown, produced,
manufactured or made available and/or distributed.
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"Canopy" means a roof-like structure made of any material that projects from the wall of a building and
overhangs a sidewalk or walkway.
"Capital facility plan" means the most recently adopted capital facilities plan, as now in existence or as
hereinafter amended.
"Carrying capacity" means the maximum number of units that can be accommodated by a facility
without reducing the efficiency of that facility. Carrying capacity is used to meas ure the ability of a facility to
accommodate more units. For example, the carrying capacity of a roadway is the maximum number of
vehicles that can pass over a given section of a lane in one direction during a given time period. For
recreation areas, the carrying capacity is the number of persons that can use the elements (play equipment,
basketball courts, benches, etc.) at any given point in time.
"Certify" means whenever this title requires that some agency certify the existence of some fact or
circumstance to the city, the city may require that such certification be made in any manner that provides
reasonable assurance of the accuracy of the certification. By way of illustration, and without limiting the
foregoing, the city may accept certification by telephone from some agency when the circumstances warrant
it, or the city may require that the certification be in the form of a letter or other document.
"Charging levels" means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an elec tric
vehicle's battery is recharged. The terms 1, 2, and 3 are the most common EV charging levels, and include
the following specifications:
(1) Level 1 is considered slow charging.
(2) Level 2 is considered medium charging.
(3) Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging.
Level 1 is present in homes and businesses and typically operates on a fifteen- or twenty-amp breaker
on a one hundred twenty-volt alternating current (AC) circuit and standard outlet.
Level 2 is expected to become the standard for home and public charging and typically operates on a
forty-amp to one hundred-amp breaker on a two hundred eight or two hundred forty-volt AC circuit.
Level 3 is primarily for commercial and public applications (e.g., taxi fleets and charging along
freeways) and typically operates on a sixty-amp or higher dedicated breaker on a four hundred eighty-
volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment. Note that the term "Level 3" is
recommended to identify the increased power need in a numerical fashion (i.e., "3"), but the Level 3
charging level is also sometimes referred to as "Fast" charging and "Rapid" charging (see definition of
rapid charging station below).
"Child care home, special needs" means a home for orphaned, abandoned, dependent, abused, or
neglected children, who as a group meet the definition for a family.
"Child care institution" means an institutional facility housing more than nine orphaned, abandoned,
dependent, abused, or neglected children.
"Circulation area" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area used for access to parking
or loading areas or other facilities on the lot. Essentially, driveways and other maneuvering areas (other
than parking aisles) comprise the circulation area.
"City" means the city of Arlington.
"Clearing" means the destruction and removal of vegetation by manual, mechanical, or chemical
methods.
"Collector arterial street." See Street, collector arterial.
"Combination use" means a use consisting of a combination on one lot of two or mo re principal uses
separately listed in the Table of Permissible Uses, Section 20.40.010 (Table of Permissible Uses). (Under
some circumstances, a second principal use may be regarded as accessory to the first, and thus a
combination use is not established. See Section 20.40.050 (Accessory Uses). In addition, when two or
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more separately owned or separately operated enterprises occupy the same lot, and all such enterprises
fall within the same principal use classification, this shall not constitute a combination use.)
"Communication facility, wireless, attached" means a wireless communication facility that is affixed to
an existing structure and is not considered a component of the structure to which it is attached.
"Community development director" means the director of the department of community development.
"Compatible" means tor the purposes of this title, a project may be found to be compatible with the
area in which it is located in terms of design and use when it meets the following criteria:
(1) Compatibility of design—Where a project is subject to the city's development design guidelines
or design regulations within this title it is presumed to be compatible with the neighborhood in
terms of design when it is found to be in conformance with those guidelines or regulations, even
if it does not resemble existing development, as it is the intent of the city council that
neighborhoods should eventually develop or redevelop according to those design specifications .
Where a project is not subject to those design guidelines or regulations, it may be found to be
compatible with the neighborhood in terms of design when it generally conforms to the
architectural aspects (i.e., those aspects addressed in the Development Design Guidelines) of
the existing development.
(2) Compatibility of use—A project may be found to be compatible with the existing uses of a
neighborhood if it causes no significant impacts on surrounding uses or, if it could cause
significant impacts, that those impacts have been mitigated through project design or by
conditioning the permit to restrict or limit certain aspects of the use so as to minimize those
impacts.
"Comprehensive plan" means the city's adopted Growth Management Act Comprehensive Pl an,
including the land use plan, as now in existence or as hereinafter amended.
"Conditional use permit" means a permit issued by the hearing examiner that authorizes the recipient
to make use of property in accordance with the requirements of this title as well as any additional
requirements imposed by the council.
"Condominium" means a form of ownership of property where the purchaser acquires title to a part of
a building, space, and/or a portion of land, and an undivided interest in the common areas a nd facilities.
This is distinguished from a cooperative, where the purchaser usually acquires stock that represents his
interest in the property. Where the building so acquired consists of bedrooms with individual baths or
combined bedrooms and living room s with individual baths and/or has separate entrances for each unit,
each unit shall be considered a separate dwelling unit for the purposes of this Code.
"Consistency" means for the purpose of reviewing a project per ESHB 1724, the term 'consistency'
shall include all terms used in Chapter IV of that bill and chapter 36.70A RCW to refer to performance in
accordance with Chapter IV of that bill and chapter 36.70A RCW, including but not limited to compliance,
conformity, and consistency.
"Contiguous" means lands are contiguous if they actually adjoin each other and share a common
boundary.
"Convenience store" means a one-story, retail store containing less than three thousand square feet
of gross floor area that is designed and stocked to sell primarily
food, beverages, and other household supplies to customers who purchase only a relatively few items (in
contrast to a "supermarket"). It is designed to attract and depends upon a large volume of stop-and-go
traffic. Illustrative examples of convenience stores are those operated by the "Arco AM/PM" and "7/11"
chains.
"Council" means the city council of the city of Arlington.
"County auditor" means as defined in Chapter 36.22 RCW or the office or person assigned such duties
under a county charter.
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"County road." See Street, county road.
"County treasurer" means as defined in Chapter 36.29 RCW or the office or person assigned such
duties under a county charter.
"Critical Area Protection Easement (CAPE)." See Native Growth Protection Easement (NGPE).
"Critical areas" means aquifer recharging areas, fish and wildlife habitats, frequently flooded areas,
geologically hazardous areas, wetlands, and streams, as defined in this chapter.
"Critical habitat" means habitat necessary for the survival of endangered, threatened, sensitive,
candidate, or monitor species as listed by the federal government or the state of Washington.
"Cul-de-sac." See Street, cul-de-sac.
"Day care center, commercial" means any child care arrangement that provides day care on a regular
basis for more than twelve children of whom at least one is unrelated to the provider.
"Day care, in-home" means any child care arrangement that provides day care on a regular basis for
less than twelve children of whom at least one is unrelated to the provider.
"Decision" means written notification to an applicant that his or her permit application has been
approved or denied.
"Dedication" means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for any general and public uses,
reserving to himself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the
public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the
owner by the presentment for filing of a quitclaim, deed, or a final pla t or short plat showing the dedication
thereon; and, the acceptance by the public shall be evidenced by council action or the approval of such plat
for filing by the appropriate governmental unit.
"Design storm" means a prescribed hyetograph and total precipitation amount (for a specific duration
recurrence frequency) used to estimate runoff for a hypothetical storm of interest or concern for the
purposes of analyzing existing drainage, designing new drainage facilities or assessing other impacts of a
proposed project on the flow of surface water. (A hyetograph is a graph of percentages of total precipitation
for a series of time steps representing the total time during which the precipitation occurs.)
"Developable (e.g., land, acres)" means land on which development can occur per the regulations of
this and other titles of the Arlington Municipal Code. Specifically, lands that are considered environmentally
critical areas per Chapter 20.88 (Environmentally Critical Areas) are not considered developable.
"Developer" means a person who is responsible for any undertaking that requires a permit.
"Development" means any construction, development, earth movement, clearing, or other site
disturbance, which requires a permit, approval or authorization from the city.
"Diameter at breast height (dbh)" means the diameter of a tree at four and one -half feet above the
ground.
"Dimensional nonconformity" means a nonconforming situation that occurs when the height, size, floor
space, lot coverage, or other dimensional requirements of a structure or the relationship between an
existing building or buildings and other buildings or lot lines does not conform to the regulations applicable
to the district in which the property is located.
“Distribution center” means a warehouse or other specialized building, often with refrigeration or air
condition, which is stocked with products (goods) to be redistributed to retailers, to wholesalers, or directly
to consumers. The distribution center is used to receive, store temp orarily, and redistribute goods, based
on received customer orders.
"Driveway" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area that consists of a travel lane
bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the vehicle accommodation area.
"Duplex." See Residence, duplex.
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"Dwelling unit" means an enclosure containing sleeping, kitchen, and bathroom facilities designed for
and used or held ready for use as a permanent residence by one or more people.
"Easement" means land that has specific air, surface, or subsurface rights conveyed for use by
someone other than the owner of the subject property or to benefit some property other than the subject
property.
"Effective date of this chapter" means whenever this title refers to the effective date of t his chapter,
the reference shall be deemed to include the effective date of the chapter as originally adopted, or the
effective date of an amendment to it if the amendment creates a nonconforming situation.
"Effective date of this title" means whenever this title refers to the effective date of this title, the
reference shall be deemed to include the effective date of any amendments to this title if the amendment,
rather than this title as originally adopted, creates a nonconforming situation.
"Electric scooters and motorcycles" means any two or three-wheel vehicle that operates exclusively
on electrical energy from an off -board source that is stored in the vehicle's batteries and produces zero
emissions or pollution when stationary or operating.
"Electric vehicle" means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy
from the grid, or an off-board source, that is stored on-board for motive purpose. "Electric vehicle" includes:
(1) a battery electric vehicle [BEV]; (2) a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle [PHEV]; (3) a neighborhood electric
vehicle; and (4) medium -speed electric vehicle.
"Electric vehicle charging station" means a public or private parking space that is served by battery
charging station equipment that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or
inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle. An electric vehicle
charging station equipped with Level 1 or Level 2 charging equipment is permitted outright as an accessory
use to any principal use.
"Electric vehicle charging station—Public" means an electric vehicle charging station that is (1) publicly
owned and publicly available (e.g., Park and Ride parking, public library parking lot) or (2) pr ivately owned
and publicly available (e.g., shopping center parking, non-reserved parking in multi-family parking lots).
"Electric vehicle charging station—Restricted" means an electric vehicle charging station that is (1)
privately owned and restricted access (e.g., single-family home, executive parking, designated employee
parking) or (2) publicly owned and restricted (e.g., fleet parking with no access to the general public).
"Electric vehicle infrastructure" means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral
to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid charging stations, and battery
exchange stations.
"Electric vehicle parking space" means any marked parking space that identifies the use to be
exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.
"Electric vehicle waiting space" means an off-street parking space where an electric vehicle, plug-in
hybrid electric vehicle, electric scooters, and motorcycles wait to use a public electric vehicle charging
station.
"Environmentally critical areas (ECAs)" includes critical areas or natural resource lands.
"Expenditure" means a sum of money paid out in return for some benefit or to fulfill some obligation.
The term also includes binding contractual commitments to m ake future expenditures, as well as any other
substantial changes in position.
"Facade" means the front of a building, particularly that part of a building facing a street or courtyard.
"Family."
(1) Individuals consisting of two or more persons related by genetics, adoption, or marriage, or a
group of five or fewer persons who are not related by genetics, adoption, or marriage and none
of whom are wards of the court unless such wards are related by genetics, adoption, or marriage
to all of the members of such group living in a dwelling unit.
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(2) The term "family" shall include:
(A) State licensed adult family homes required to be recognized as residential use pursuant to
RCW 70.128.175;
(B) State licensed foster family homes and group care facilities a s defined in RCW 74.15.180,
subject to Subsection (3) below;
(C) Group homes for the disabled required to be accommodated as residential uses pursuant to
the Fair Housing Act amendments as the same exists or is hereafter amended.
(3) The term "family" shall exclude individuals residing in halfway houses, crisis residential centers
as defined in RCW 74.15.020(3)(g), group homes licensed for juvenile offenders, or other
facilities, whether or not licensed by the state, where individuals are incarcerated or otherwise
required to reside pursuant to a court order under the supervision of paid staff and personnel.
"Feasible" in the context of low impact development (LID) shall be determined by evaluation against:
(1) Design criteria, limitations, and infeasibility criteria identified for each LID facility in the
Washington Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
(SWMMWW); and
(2) Competing needs criteria listed in Chapter 5 of Volume V of the SWMMWW.
"Fen" means wetlands that have the following characteristics: Peat soils sixteen inches or more in
depth (except over bedrock); and vegetation such as certain sedges, hardstem bulrush and cattails; fens
may have an overstory of spruce and may be associated with open water.
"Final plat" means the final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with
the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in RCW 58.17 and in this title.
"Floodplain" means any land area susceptible to be inundated by water from the base flood. As used
in this title, the term generally refers to that area designated as subject to flooding from the base flood (one
hundred-year flood) on the most recently adopted "Flood Insurance Rate Map" prepared by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, a copy of which is on file in the planning department.
"Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must
be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation
more than one foot. As used in this title, the term refers to that area designated as a floodway on the most
recently adopted "Flood Insurance Rate Map" prepared by the U.S. Federal Emer gency Management
Agency, a copy of which is on file in the planning department.
"Floor area, gross" means the total area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of
the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.
"Floor area, ground" means the square footage area of a building within its largest outside dimensions,
exclusive of open porches, breezeways, terraces, patios, swimming pools, parking areas, driveways,
garages, exterior stairways, secondary stairways, and drive -through teller lanes or walk-up windows of
financial institutions only. Ground floor area is the total building area used in determining the percentage of
lot coverage.
"Floor area, net" means the area considered habitable space, not including accessory unoccupied
areas such as corridors, stairs, closets, thickness of walls, columns, toilet rooms, mechanical areas, or
other similar features.
"Floor area ratio (F.A.R.)" means the horizontal area of all of the floors of any building or buildings on
a lot, divided by the area of such lot, or in the case of planned unit developments, by the net lot area. Where
off-street parking is provided in the principal building or in a building on a lot across a street or alley from
the principal building, the area of the lot upon which such building providing off -street parking is provided
may be included in determining the permitted floor area of the principal building. Space provided within a
building for off-street parking shall not be counted in determining the floor area of such building.
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"Floor area, usable" means any floor area within the outside wall of a building exclusive of areas in
cellars, basements, unfinished attics, garages, open porches, and accessory buildings.
"Freestanding sign." See Sign, freestanding.
"Frontage street." See Street, frontage.
"Gambling establishments" means any establishment that operates or conducts any games played
with cards, roulette wheels, dice, craps, slot machines, mechanical, electro -mechanical or electronic
amusement devices or machines for money, property, checks, credit, or any representative of value
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, baccarat, faro, Monte, poker, keno, black jack,
bingo, fan-tan, twenty-one, seven-and-a-half, big injun, Klondike, chuck-a-luck, wheel of fortune, chenin de
fer, pai gow, beat the banker, and panguingui and similar games of change for the return of money, cash,
or prizes, or anything that could be redeemed for money, cash, or prizes. This definition does not apply to
games of chance operated by charitable organizations licensed under state law nor to state licensed video
lottery terminals, or to those activities permitted under AMC 3.32, Gambling Tax.
"G.I.S." means geographic information system.
"GMA" means the Growth Management Act, Chapter 17, Laws of the State of Washington of 1990, 1 st
Ex. Sess., as now in existence or as hereafter amended.
"G.P.S" means global positioning system.
"Grade" means the established grade of the street or sidewalk as prescribed by the department of
public works. Where no such grade has been established, the grade shall be the average computed by a
licensed land surveyor at the sidewalk at the property line. Where no sidewalk exists, the grade shall be
established in the same manner on the street adjacent to the property line.
"Gradient terrace" means an earth embankment or a ridge-and-channel constructed with suitable
spacing and an acceptable grade to reduce erosion damage by intercepting surface runoff and conduc ting
it to a stable outlet at a stable non-erosive velocity.
"Gross floor area." See Floor area, gross.
"Gross leasable area (GLA)." See Leasable area, gross.
"Ground floor area." See Floor area, ground.
"Groundwater" means the portion of water contained in interconnected pores or fractures in a saturated
zone or stratum located beneath the surface of the earth or below a surface water body.
"Habitable floor" means any floor usable for living purposes, which includes working, sleeping, eating,
cooking, or recreation, or any combination thereof. A floor used only for storage is not a habitable floor.
"Halfway house" means a home for a group of people meeting the definition for a family who have
demonstrated a tendency toward alcoholism, drug abuse, mental illness, or antisocial or criminal conduct,
and all of whom are living together as a single family unit.
"Handicapped or infirm home" means a residence within a single dwelling unit for a group of people
meeting the definition for a family who are physically or mentally handicapped or infirm, all of who are living
together as a single family unit. Persons residing in such homes, including the aged and disabled, principally
need residential care rather than medical treatment.
"Hazardous tree" means any tree that poses an imminent danger to persons or property. Existence of
the hazardous condition must be provided in writing by a state certified arborist.
"Hearing examiner" means a person appointed by the city on a case-by-case basis to conduct public
hearings, make decisions, and to prepare a record and findings of fact and conclusions on those permit
applications outlined in this Title.
"Hearing officer" means the person, or chair of the board, before which a hearing is being held. This
can be the community development director, the chair of the planning commission, the hearing examiner,
or city council.
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"High-volume traffic generation." See Traffic generation, high volume.
"Home occupation" means a commercial activity that: (i) is conducted by a person on the same lot (in
a residential district) where such person resides, and (ii) is not so insubstantial or incidental or is not so
commonly associated with the residential use as to be regarded as an accessory use (see Section
20.40.050 (Accessory Uses), but that can be conducted without any significantly adverse impact on the
surrounding neighborhood.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a use may not be regarded as having an insignificantly
adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood if: (i) goods, stock in trade, or other commodities are
displayed, (ii) any on-premises retail sales occur, (iii) more than one person not a resident on the
premises is employed in connection with the purported home occupation, (iv) it creates objectionable
noise, fumes, odor, dust or electrical interference, (v) the use would typically generate significantly
more traffic than is typically associated with a residential neighborhood , or (vi) more than twenty-five
percent of the total gross floor area of residential buildings plus other buildings housing the purported
home occupation, or more than five hundred square feet of gross floor area (whichever is less), is used
for home occupation purposes.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of examples of enterprises that may be home occupations if they
meet the foregoing definitional criteria: (i) the office or studio of a physician, dentist, artist, musician,
lawyer, architect, engineer, teacher, or similar professional, (ii) workshops, greenhouses, or kilns, (iii)
dressmaking or hairdressing studios.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of examples of enterprises that may not be home occupations:
(i) veterinarians, (ii) clinics, (iii) auto repair, (iv) auto sales, or (v) real estate offices, or (vi) any use that
would cause similar impacts.
"Homeowners' association" means a private, nonprofit corporation of homeowners of a fixed area
constituted for the purpose of owning, operating, and maintaining various common properties.
"Immediate vicinity" means with regard to the built or manmade environment, this refers to all
development that is within five hundred linear feet of any proposed development, measured in a straight
line from the property line that is closest to any existing development.
"Impact fee" means a payment of money imposed by the city upon development activity as a condition
of issuance of a permit to pay for public facilities needed to serve new growth and development , and to
mitigate the impacts of the development activity on the capital facilities of the city, but does not include any
permit or application fee.
"Impact fee fund" means the growth management fund of the city created pursuant to AMC Section
3.64.010 (Growth Management Fund Created).
"Impervious surface" means as defined in AMC 13.28, Stormwater Management.
"Improvement" means any change in a property or structure's physical attributes, or any part of such
change.
"Incompatible use" means a use that is incapable of existing in harmony with the natural environment
or with other uses situated in its immediate vicinity (see Harmony).
"Intermediate care home" means a facility maintained for the purpose of providing accommodations
for a group of people meeting the definition for a family needing medical care and supervision at a lower
level than that provided in a nursing care institution but at a higher level than that provided in institutions
for the handicapped or infirm.
"Intermediate care institution" means an institutional facility maintained for the purpose of providing
accommodations for more than nine persons needing medical care and supervision at a lower level than
that provided in a nursing care institution but at a higher level than that provid ed in institutions for the
handicapped or infirm.
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"Internally illuminated signs" means signs where the source of the illumination is inside the sign and
light emanates through the message of the sign, rather than being reflected off the surface of the sign from
an external source. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, signs that consist of or contain tubes
that (i) are filled with neon or some other gas that glows when an electric current passes through it and (ii)
are intended to form or constitute all or part of the message of the sign, rather than merely providing
illumination to other parts of the sign that contain the message, shall also be considered internally
illuminated signs.
"Junk" means any scrap, waste, reclaimable material, or debris, whether or not stored, for sale or in
the process of being dismantled, destroyed, processed, salvaged, stored, baled, disposed, or other use or
disposition.
"Junkyard" means any area, lot, land, parcel, building, or structure, or part thereof, used f or the storage,
collection, processing, purchase, sale, salvage, or disposal of junk.
"Kennel" means a commercial operation that: (i) provides food and shelter and care of animals for
purposes not primarily related to medical care (a kennel may or may not be run by or associated with a
veterinarian), or (ii) engages in the breeding of animals for sale.
"Land clearing" means the cutting, logging, or removal of enough vegetation so that the overall nature
of a site's vegetation is altered, except for what would otherwise be considered gardening, landscaping, or
yard maintenance on a developed lot or portion of a lot where not all of the lot is developed. For example,
selectively logging a few mature trees from many trees would not be considered clearing, whi le logging all
mature trees (even if immature ones are left) so that habitat value or shading is altered, shall be considered
clearing. Another example of clearing would be to grub or remove all groundcover (blackberries, etc.) over
the area limits specified in Section 20.44.100 (Permits for Grading and Filling), Section 20.44.110 (Permits
for Land Clearing), and Section 20.44.120 (Restrictions and Requirements), while partial grubbing of this
area may not be.
"Lattice tower." See Wireless communications facility, lattice tower.
"Leasable area, gross (GLA)" means the total floor area designed for tenant occupancy and exclusive
use, including basements, mezzanines, and upper floors, if any, expressed in square feet and measured
from the center line of joint partitions and from outside wall faces. GLA is that area on which the tenants
pay rent; it is the area producing income to the landlord. GLA includes all areas less common areas. (See
Common Area.)
"LID facilities" or "low impact development facilities" are distributed stormwater management practices,
integrated into a project design, that emphasize pre-disturbance hydrologic processes of infiltration,
filtration, storage, evaporation and transpiration. LID BMPs include, but are not limited to: bioretenti on, rain
gardens, permeable materials, roof downspout controls, dispersion, soil quality and depth, minimal
excavation foundations, vegetated roofs, and water re-use.
"Loading and unloading area" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area used t o satisfy
the requirements of Section 20.72.100 (Loading and Unloading Areas).
"Local access street." See Street, local access.
"Local collector street." See Street, local collector.
"Lot" means a fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries , being of sufficient area and
dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area. The term shall include tracts or
parcels.
If a public body or any authority with the power of eminent domain condemns, purchases, or otherwise
obtains fee simple title to or a lesser interest in a strip of land cutting across a parcel of land otherwise
characterized as a lot by this definition, and the interest thus obtained or the road so created is such
as effectively to prevent the use of this parcel as one lot, then the land on either side of this strip shall
constitute a separate lot.
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Subject to Section 20.32.020 Nonconforming Lots), the permit -issuing authority and the owner of two
or more contiguous lots may agree to regard the lots as one lot if necessa ry or convenient to comply
with any of the requirements of this code.
"Lot area" means the total area circumscribed by the boundaries of a lot, except that: (i) when the legal
instrument creating a lot shows the boundary of the lot extending into a public street right -of-way, then the
lot boundary for purposes of computing the lot area shall be the street right-of-way line, or if the right-of-
way line cannot be determined, a line running parallel to and thirty feet from the center of the traveled
portion of the street.
"Lot coverage" means that percentage of a lot which woul d be covered by a structure or structures,
excluding allowed projecting eaves. Paved areas, such as driveways, patios, and walkways at or below
grade level shall not be calculated. Decks exempted by the building code are also not calculated. Lot
coverage shall not exceed maximum allowance per Chapter 20.48, Table 20-48.1 Density and Dimensional
Standards. If lot coverage exceeds maximum allowance, development may need additional drainage
improvements as required by city engineer.
"Low impact development (LID)" is a stormwater and land use management strategy that strives to
mimic pre-disturbance hydrologic processes of infiltration, filtration, storage, and transpiration by
emphasizing conservation, use of on-site natural features, site planning, and distri buted stormwater
management practices that are integrated into a project design.
"Low-volume traffic generation." See Traffic generation, low volume.
"Macro facility." See Wireless communications facility, macro facility.
"Major trail." See Trail, major.
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin
extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or
preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. The term does not include;
(1) The mature stalks of the plant;
(2) Fiber produced from the mature stalks of the plant;
(3) Oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant;
(4) Any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, m ixture, or preparation of the mature stalks
(except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake; or
(5) The sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
"Marijuana-infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marij uana extracts and are
intended for human use. The term "marijuana-infused products" does not include useable marijuana.
"Marijuana, useable" means dried marijuana flowers. The term "useable marijuana" does not include
marijuana-infused products.
"Marijuana production" means a facility licensed by the state liquor control board to produce and sell
marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana producers.
"Marijuana processing" means a facility licensed by the state liquor control board to process marijuana
into useable marijuana and marijuana-infused products, package and label useable marijuana and
marijuana-infused products for sale in retail outlets, and sell useable marijuana and marijuana-infused
products at wholesales to marijuana retailers".
"Marijuana retail" means a facility licensed by the state liquor control board to sell useable marijuana
and marijuana-infused products in a retail outlet.
"Medium-speed electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor
vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush-proof body design, whose speed attainable in one mile is more
than twenty-five miles per hour but not more than thirty-five miles per hour and otherwise meets or exceeds
the federal regulations set forth in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.500.
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"Micro facility." See Wireless communications facility, micro facility.
"Mini facility." See Wireless communications facility, mini facility.
"Mining" means the development or extraction of a mineral from its natural occurr ences on affected
land.
"Minor trail." See Trail, minor.
"Mitigation" means an action or combination of actions that avoids, minimizes, or compensates for
adverse impacts to critical areas or sensitive resources. Mitigation is considered in the following order of
preference:
(1) Avoiding the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action;
(2) Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation by
using appropriate technology or by taking aff irmative steps to avoid or reduce impacts;
(3) Rectifying the impacts by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment;
(4) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during
the life of the action;
(5) Compensating for the impact by replacing, enhancing, or providing substitute resources or
environments;
(6) Monitoring the impact and the compensation project and taking appropriate corrective measures.
"Mobile or manufactured home" means a dwelling unit that: (i) is not constructed in accordance with
the standards set forth in the Uniform Building Code applicable to site-built homes, and (ii) is composed of
one or more components, each of which was substantially assembled in a manufacturing plant and
designed to be transported to the home site on its own chassis, and (iii) exceeds forty feet in length and
eight feet in width.
"Mobile home, Class A" means a mobile home constructed after July 1, 1976, that meets or exceeds
the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that
were in effect at the time of construction and that satisfies each of the following additional criteria:
(1) The home has a length not exceeding four times its width;
(2) The pitch of the home's roof has a minimum vertical rise of one foot for each five feet of horizontal
run, and the roof is finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential
construction;
(3) The exterior siding consists of wood, hardboard, or aluminum (vinyl covered or painted, but in no
case exceeding the reflectivity of gloss white paint) comparable in composition, appearance, and
durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard res idential construction;
(4) A continuous, permanent masonry foundation, un-pierced except for required ventilation and
access, is installed under the home; and
(5) The tongue, axles, transporting lights, and removable towing apparatus are removed after
placement on the lot and before occupancy.
"Mobile home, Class B" means a mobile home constructed after July 1, 1976, that meets or exceeds
the construction standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that
were in effect at the time of construction but that does not satisfy the criteria necessary to qualify the house
as a Class A mobile home.
"Mobile home, class C" means any mobile home that does not meet the definitional criteria of a Class
A or Class B mobile home.
"Mobile home park" means a residential use in which more than one mobile or manufactured home is
located on a single lot.
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"Modular home" means a dwelling unit constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in the
Uniform Building Code applicable to site-built homes and composed of components substantially
assembled in a manufacturing plant and transported to the building site for final assembly on a permanent
foundation. Among other possibilities, a modular home may consist of two sections transported t o the site
in a manner similar to a mobile home (except that the modular home meets requirements of the Uniform
Building Code applicable to site-built homes), or a series of panels or room sections transported on a truck
and erected or joined together on the site.
"Mobile sales and delivery" means sales and delivery of goods or services from a mobile structure,
either motorized or not. Mobile sales and delivery are not intended for uses set up in one location on a
semi-permanent basis, but rather for uses that frequently move from one place to another.
"Monopole I." See Wireless communications facility, monopole I.
"Monopole II." See Wireless communications facility, monopole II.
“Multi-Storied Self-Storage Facility” – a type of multi-story self-storage use that provides climate
controlled space for interior units with interior access only with no individual storage space greater than
300sf. Storage to consist of personal property of household items and or small business supplies. A
minimum of 35% approved glazing required on front façade. A minimum of 1,000sf shall be utilized as
office/retail on the ground floor. 24-hour security or video surveillance is required. No space shall be used
for residential occupancy, business sales or operation, storage of commercial or industrial inventory or
hazardous materials, and no space shall be utilized as workspace or operation of machinery.
"Native Growth Protection Easement (NGPE)" means an easement granted to the city for the
protection of native vegetation within a critical area or its associated buffer.
"Net floor area." See Floor area, net.
"Neighborhood electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four-wheeled motor
vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile is more than twenty miles per hour and not more than twenty-
five miles per hour and conforms to federal regulations under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 571.500.
"Nonconforming lot" means a lot existing at the effective date of this title (and not created for the
purposes of evading the restrictions of this title) that does not meet the minimum area requirement of the
district in which the lot is located.
"Nonconforming project" means any structure, development, or undertaking that is incomplete at the
effective date of this title and would be inconsistent with any regulation applicable to the district in which it
is located if completed as proposed or planned.
"Nonconforming sign." See Sign, nonconforming.
"Nonconforming situation" means a situation that occurs when, on the effective date of this title, any
existing lot or structure or use of an existing lot or structure does not conform to one or more of the
regulations applicable to the district in which the lot or structure is located. Among other pos sibilities, a
nonconforming situation may arise because a lot does not meet minimum acreage requirements, because
structures exceed maximum height limitations, because the relationship between existing buildings and the
land (in such matters as density and setback requirements) is not in conformity with this title, or because
land or buildings are used for purposes made unlawful by this title. Nonconforming signs shall not be
regarded as nonconforming situations for purposes of Chapter 20.32 (Nonconforming Situations) but shall
be governed by the provisions of Section 20.68.150 (Nonconforming Signs) and Section 20.68.160
(Amortization of Nonconforming Signs).
"Nonconforming use" means a nonconforming situation that occurs when property is used for a
purpose or in a manner made unlawful by the use regulations applicable to the district in which the property
is located. (For example, a commercial office building in a residential district may be a nonconforming use.)
The term also refers to the activity that co nstitutes the use made of the property. (For example, all the
activity associated with operating a retail-clothing store in a residentially zoned area constitutes a
nonconforming use.)
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"Non-electric vehicle" means any vehicle not defined as an electric ve hicle as defined above under
'electric vehicle'.
"Nuisance" means the use of property or course of conduct that interferes with the legal rights of others
which causes damage, annoyance, inconvenience, or tends to injure the health, safety, or morals of t he
city's residents.
"Nursing care home" means a facility maintained for the purpose of providing skilled nursing care and
medical supervision at a lower level than that available in a hospital to not more than nine persons.
"Nursing care institution" means an institutional facility maintained for the purpose of providing skilled
nursing care and medical supervision at a lower level than that available in a hospital to more than nine
persons.
"Occupied" means containing any person or persons for any period exceeding two hours in any twenty-
four hour period.
"Occupied space" means an area enclosed or covered providing a ceiling height of seven feet six
inches or more, intended for normal use by people on an occasional or more frequent basis. Occupied
space may include basements, cellars, penthouses, and interior balconies or mezzanines if the space is
intended for use or habitation.
"Off-premises sign." See Sign, off-premises.
"On-premises sign." See Sign, on-premises.
"Open drainage facility" means an above ground facility, such as a pond or bioretention cell, that
temporarily stores stormwater runoff.
"Ordinary high water mark" means that mark that will be found by examining the bed and ban ks and
ascertaining where the presence and action of waters are so common and usual, and so long continued in
all ordinary years, as to mark upon the soil a character distinct from that of the abutting upland, in respect
to vegetation as that condition exists on June 1, 1971, as it may naturally change thereafter, or as it may
change thereafter in accordance with permits issued by the city or the department of ecology: provided,
that in any area where the ordinary high water mark cannot be found, the ordinary high water mark shall be
the line of mean high water.
"Owner" means all persons, partnerships, corporations, and other legal entities that have an ownership
interest (including purchasers and sellers under a real estate contract if the contract is reco rded) in the
subject property.
"Parking area aisles" means a portion of the vehicle accommodation area consisting of lanes providing
access to parking spaces.
"Parking space" means a portion of the vehicle accommodation area set aside for the parking of one
vehicle.
"Pedestrian-way" means a tract or easement whose function is to provide public, pedestrian access
traversing property outside of a street right-of-way. In some instances, such tracts or easements may be
combined with utility tracts or easements.
"Permit-issuing authority" means wherever this code refers to the "permit-issuing authority" it refers to
that person, board, office, or institution having jurisdiction over the permit in question, as specified in
Chapters 20.12 (Administrative Mechanisms), 20.16 (Permits and Final Plat Approval), 20.20 (Appeals,
Variances, Interpretations), and 20.24 (Hearing and Pre -Hearing Procedures For Appeals and
Applications).
"Person" means an individual, trustee, executor, other fiduciary, corporation, firm, partnership,
association, organization, or other entity acting as a unit.
"Planning jurisdiction" means the area within the city limits as well as any area beyond the city limits
within which the city is authorized to plan for and regulate development, as set forth in Section 20.04.030
(Jurisdiction).
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"Planning official" means the director of the department of community development or his/her
designee.
"Plant canopy" means the square footage dedicated to live plant production, such as maintaining
mother plants, propagating plants from seed to plant tissue, clones, vegetative for flowering area. Plant
canopy does not include areas such as space used for the storage of fertilizers, pesticides, or other
products, quarantine, office space, etc.
"Plat" means a map or representation of a subdivision, showing thereon the division of a tract or parcel
of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys, or other divisions and dedications.
"Plat, final" means the final drawing of the major subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for
record with the county auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this title.
"Plat, preliminary, or plat, preliminary short" means a neat and approximate drawing of a proposed
subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, dedications, restrictive covenants,
and other elements of a subdivision consistent with the requirements of this title. The preliminary plat shall
be the basis for the approval or disapproval of the general layout of a subdivision.
"Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)" means an electric vehicle that (1) contains an internal
combustion engine, and also allows power to be delivered to the drive wheels by an electric motor; (2) is
able to recharge its battery by connecting to the grid or other off-board electrical source; and (3) has the
ability to travel short distances (typically ten miles or more) powered all, or substantially all, by electricity.
"Porch, front" means for the purposes of Section 20.48.040(f) (Building Setback Requirements) a front
porch is a covered platform at an entrance to a dwelling, having a separate roof, that is not heated or cooled,
and that is attached to the outside of a building.
"Private alley" means a private access or street, at least sixteen feet of pavement, that provides access
to residential parcels or units, and that provides principal access to garages or code -required parking areas.
Alleys provide parking and service access, but are not intended for general traffic circulati on.
"Public alley" means a public way permanently reserved as a secondary means of access to abutting
property.
"Public place of adult entertainment" means any exhibition or dance constituting "adult entertainment,"
as defined in this section, which is f or the use or benefit of a member or members of the adult public, or
advertised for the use or benefit of a member or members of the adult public, held conducted, operated or
maintained for a profit, direct or indirect.
"Public water supply system" means any water supply system furnishing potable water to two or more
dwelling units or businesses or any combination thereof.
"Quarrying." See Mining.
"Rapid charging station" means an industrial grade electrical outlet that allow for faster recharging of
electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels, which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and
regulations set forth by Chapter 19.28 RCW and consistent with rules adopted under RCW 19.27.540.
"Receive-only earth station" means an antenna and attendant processing equipment for reception of
electronic signals from satellites.
"Repair or maintenance activities" means an action to restore the character, size, or scope of a project
only to the previously authorized condition.
"Residence, duplex" means a two-family residential use in which the dwelling units share a common
wall (including without limitation the wall of an attached garage or porch) and in which each dwelling unit
has living space on the ground floor and a separate, ground floor entrance.
"Residence, multi-family" means a residential use consisting of a building containing three or more
dwelling units. For purposes of this definition, a building includes all dwelling units that are enclosed within
that building or attached to it by a common floor or wall (even the wall of an attached garage or porch).
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"Residence, multi-family apartments" means a multi-family residential use other than a multi-family
conversion or multi-family townhouse.
"Residence, multi-family conversion" means a multi-family residence containing not more than four
dwelling units and results from the conversion of a single building containing at least two thousand square
feet of gross floor area that was in existence on the effective date of this provision and that was ori ginally
designed, constructed and occupied as a single-family residence.
"Residence, multi-family townhouses" means a multi-family resident use in which each dwelling unit
shares a common wall (including without limitation the wall of an attached garage o r porch) with at least
one other dwelling unit and in which each dwelling unit has living space on the ground floor and a separate,
ground floor entrance.
"Residence, primary with accessory dwelling unit" means a residential use having the external
appearance of a single-family residence but in which there is located a second dwelling unit that is under
the same ownership as, and subordinate to the single-family dwelling unit, and that is intended for use as
a complete and independent living facility, and that comprises not more than twenty-five percent of the
gross floor area of the building nor more than a total of eight hundred square feet.
"Residence, single-family attached, one dwelling unit per lot" means a residential use consisting of a
single building containing two dwelling units which share a common wall (including without limitation the
wall of an attached garage or porch), but located on two separate lots containing no other dwelling units in
such a manner that a lot line bisects the building a long the common wall and that each dwelling unit is
completely on a separate lot.
"Residence, single-family detached, more than one dwelling per lot" means a residential use consisting
of two or more single-family detached dwelling units on a single lot.
"Residence, single-family detached, one dwelling unit per lot" means a residential use consisting of a
single detached building containing one dwelling unit and located on a lot containing no other dwelling units.
"Residence, two-family" means a residential use consisting of a building containing two dwelling units.
If two dwelling units share a common wall, even the wall of an attached garage or porch, the dwelling units
shall be considered to be located in one building.
"Residence, two-family apartment" means a two-family residential use other than a duplex, two-family
conversion, or primary residence with accessory dwelling unit.
"Residence, two-family conversion" means a two-family residence resulting from the conversion of a
single building containing at least two thousand square feet of gross floor area that was in existence on the
effective date of this provision and that was originally designed, constructed and occupied as a single -family
residence.
"Restoration" means action performed to re-establish historic or pre-existing critical area functions and
values in areas impacted by human activity. Restoration may include improving some functions and values
beyond the historic conditions with commensurate declines in others.
"Right-of-way" means land dedicated primarily to the movement of vehicles and/or pedestrians and
providing for primary access to adjacent parcels. Secondarily, the land provides space for utility lines and
appurtenances and similar components.
"Rooming house." (See Boarding house.)
"School district" means either the Arlington School District or the Lakewood School District, or both.
“Self-Storage Facility” – a development of one or more enclosed structures providing individual
accessible compartments, each of which is leased to the general public for the purpose of storing non-
hazardous personal property and not used for residential occupancy, commercial, business, or industrial
operations. “Self-Storage Facility” shall be considered synonymous with mini-storage.
"Servient lot" means any lot which has the burden of providing an access easement for use by other
lots.
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"Shoreline master program" means the city's land supplemental use plan and regulations for shorelines
adopted pursuant to RCW 90.58.
"Short subdivision." See Subdivision, short.
"Short plat." See Plat, preliminary.
"Sign" means any device that (i) is sufficiently visible to persons not located on the lot where such
device is located to accomplish either of the objectives set forth in subdivision (ii) of this defi nition; and (ii)
is designed to attract the attention of such persons or to communicate information to them.
"Signs, blade" means small signs oriented perpendicular to the facade, typically located above or
adjacent to the entrance and visible to pedestrian circulation on adjacent sidewalks. Blade signs project
directly from the building's facade.
"Signs, canopy" means small signs oriented perpendicular or parallel to the facade, typically located
above or adjacent to the entrance and visible to pedestrian circulation on adjacent sidewalks. Canopy signs
are suspended from a fixed overhead shelter attached to the building's facade.
"Sign, changeable text" means permanent sign fixtures on or within which text may be periodically
changed (e.g., for short-term sales or specials). While the fixture must be permitted, the text may change
without a permit as long as it fits within the dimensional parameters of the fixture.
"Sign, freestanding" means a sign that is attached to, erected on, or supported by some st ructure (such
as a pole, mast, frame, or other structure) that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building or
other structure having a principal function other than the support of a sign. A sign that stands without
supporting elements, such as a "sandwich board sign," is also a freestanding sign.
"Signs, marquee" means signs painted on or attached to a marquee.
"Sign, nonconforming" means a sign that, on the effective date of this title, does not conform to one or
more of the regulations set forth in this title, particularly Chapter 20.68, Signs.
"Sign, off-premises" means a sign that draws attention to or communicates information about a
business, service, commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other enterprise or activity that exists o r is
conducted, sold, offered, maintained, or provided at a location other than the premises on which the sign is
located. A sign that draws attention to a cause or advocates or proclaims a political, religious, or other
noncommercial message shall also be an off-premise sign unless such sign is excluded from regulation
under Section 20.68.120 (Miscellaneous Restrictions and Prohibitions).
"Sign, on-premises" means a sign that draws attention to or communicates information about a
business, service, commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other enterprise or activity that exists or is
conducted, sold, offered, maintained, or provided on the premises where the sign is located.
"Sign permit" means a permit issued by the building official or community development director that
authorizes the recipient to erect, move, enlarge, or substantially alter a sign.
"Sign, temporary" means a sign that (i) is used in connection with a circu mstance, situation, or event
that is designed, intended or expected to take place or to be completed within a reasonably short or definite
period after the erection of such sign, or (ii) is intended to remain on the location where it is erected or
placed for a period of not more than fifteen days. If a sign display area is permanent but the message
displayed is subject to periodic changes, that sign shall not be regarded as temporary.
"Significant tree(s)." See Tree(s), significant.
"Special events" means circuses, fairs, carnivals, festivals, or other types of special events that (i) run
for longer than one day but not longer than two weeks, (ii) are intended to or likely to attract substantial
crowds, and (iii) are unlike the customary or usual activitie s generally associated with the property where
the special event is to be located.
"Special needs child care home." See Child care home, special needs.
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"Special use permit" means a permit issued by the community development director or the hearing
examiner that authorizes the recipient to make use of property in accordance with the requirements of this
title as well as any additional requirements imposed by the decision -making authority.
"Standard record of survey" means a record of survey form approved by the city of Arlington and in
accordance with RCW. 58.09.
"State Highway." See Street, State Highway.
“Storage, Shipping, or Moving Container” means a reusable container that was originally constructed
or was originally manufactured to be used for transport, moving and storage. These units are typically
constructed or assembled of, but not limited to canvas, corrugated and weathered steel, or aluminum, and
come in varying lengths and heights. They are transported by container ships, trucks, or trains. T his
definition is not intended to include garbage and/or recycling containers.
"Street" means a public street or a street with respect to which an offer of dedication has been made.
"Street, arterial" means a major street in the city's street system that serves as an avenue for the
circulation of traffic into, out of, or around the city and carries high volumes of traffic.
"Street, arterial (four-lane)" means a four-lane (two driving lanes in both directions) configuration of an
arterial.
"Street, arterial (five-lane)" means a five-lane (two driving lanes in both directions, plus a center turn
lane/median) configuration of an arterial.
"Street, collector arterial" means a street whose principal function is to carry traffic between minor,
local, and subcollector streets and arterial streets but that may also provide direct access to abutting
properties. It serves or is designed to serve, directly or indirectly, more than one hundred dwelling units and
is designed to be used or is used to carry more than on e thousand average trips per day.
"Street, county road" means a street under the jurisdiction of Snohomish County.
"Street, cul-de-sac" means a street that terminates in a vehicular turnaround.
"Street, frontage" means a street that is parallel to and a djacent to an arterial street and that is
designed to provide access to abutting properties so that these properties are somewhat sheltered from
the effects of the through traffic on the arterial street and so that the flow of traffic on the arterial stree t is
not impeded by direct driveway access from a large number of abutting properties. Such a street may be
classified as a local access, local collector, or collector arterial.
"Street, local access" means a street whose sole function is to provide acces s to abutting properties.
It serves or is designed to serve not more than twenty-five dwelling units and is expected to or does handle
between forty and two hundred fifty average trips per day.
"Street, local collector" means a street whose principal func tion is to provide access to abutting
properties but is also designed to be used or is used to connect minor and local streets with collector or
arterial streets. Including residences indirectly served through connecting streets, it serves or is designed
to serve at least twenty-six but not more than one hundred dwelling units and is expected to or does handle
between two hundred fifty and one thousand trips per day.
"Street, state highway" means a street under the jurisdiction of Washington State Departme nt of
Transportation.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected.
"Subdivision" means the division or re-division of land into lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or divisions for
the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership; but the following s hall not be included within this
definition nor be subject to the regulations of this title applicable strictly to subdivisions: (i) the public
acquisition by purchase or dedication of strips of land for widening or opening streets.
"Subdivision, major" means the division or re-division of land into ten or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites,
or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
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"Subdivision, short" means the division or re-division of land into nine or fewer lots, tracts, parcels,
sites, or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
"Surface water" means water on the earth's surface exposed to the atmosphere.
"Temporary emergency, construction, or repair residence" means a residence (which may be a mobile
home) that is: (i) located on the same lot as a residence made uninhabitable by fire, flood, or other natural
disaster and occupied by the persons displaced by such disaster, or (ii) located on the same lot as a
residence that is under construction or undergoing substantial repairs or reconstruction and occupied by
the persons intending to live in such permanent residence when the work is completed, or (iii) located on a
nonresidential construction site and occupied by persons having construction o r security responsibilities
over such construction site.
"Temporary sign." See Sign, temporary.
"Tourist home" means a single-family structure in which rooms are rented by the day or week.
"Tower" means any structure whose principal function is to support an antenna.
"Tract. A lot." The term tract is used interchangeably with the term lot, particularly in the context of
subdivisions, where one "tract" is subdivided into several "lots."
"Traffic generation, high volume" means all uses in the 2.000 classification (as listed in 20.40.010,
Table of Permissible Uses) other than low-volume traffic generation uses.
"Traffic generation, low volume" means uses such as furniture stores, carpet st ores, major appliance
stores, etc. that sell items that are large and bulky, that need a relatively large amount of storage or display
area for each unit offered for sale, and that therefore generate less customer traffic per square foot of floor
space than stores selling smaller items.
"Trail, major" means a paved multi-use access traversing property outside of a street right-of-way (e.g.,
Centennial Trail).
"Trail, minor" means a non-paved pedestrian access traversing property outside of a street right -of-
way.
"Transportation plan" means the transportation plan element of the city's comprehensive plan,
including the city's current six-year transportation improvement plan.
"Travel trailer" means a structure that (i) is intended to be transported over th e streets and highways
(either as a motor vehicle or attached to or hauled by a motor vehicle) and (ii) is designed for temporary
use as sleeping quarters but that does not satisfy one or more of the definitional criteria of a mobile home.
"Tree(s), significant" means any deciduous tree eight inches or greater in diameter (twenty-five inches
in circumference or greater), and any evergreen tree twelve inches or greater in diameter (thirty -seven
inches in circumstance or greater), measured one foot above the root crown.
"Trees(s), significant stands of" means any stand of healthy trees, not particularly of a large size, that
has a high likelihood of withstanding wind-throw even after adjacent trees are removed, and serves or could
serve as biological habitat, a recreational or aesthetic amenity, or screening as required by this title.
"Urban growth area" means that portion of the city's planning jurisdiction that lies outside the corporate
limits of the city and within the urban growth boundar y.
"Use" means the activity or function that actually takes place or is intended to take place on a lot.
"Use, principal" means a use listed in the table of permissible uses.
"Utility easement" means an easement dedicated to utility providers for the pu rpose of allowing utility
facilities and access to them.
"Utility facilities" means any above-ground structures or facilities (other than buildings, unless such
buildings are used as storage incidental to the operation of such structures or facilities) ow ned by a
governmental entity, a nonprofit organization, a corporation, or any entity defined as a public utility for any
purpose by RCW 80.04.015 and used in connection with the production, generation, transmission, delivery,
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collection, or storage of water, sewage, electricity, gas, oil, or electronic signals. Excepted from this
definition are utility lines and supporting structures listed in Subsection 20.60.450(e) Underground Utilities).
"Utility facilities, community or regional" means all utility facilities other than neighborhood facilities.
"Utility facilities, neighborhood" means utility facilities that are designed to serve the immediately
surrounding neighborhood and that must, for reasons associated with the purpose of the utility in question,
be located in or near the neighborhood where such facilities are proposed to be located.
"Variance" means a grant of permission by the appropriate authority that authorizes the recipient to do
that which, according to the strict letter of this title, he could not otherwise legally do.
"Vegetated LID facilities" include bioretention, rain gardens, dispersion, vegetated roofs, and natural
treatment areas.
"Vehicular access easement or tract." See Street, private access tract.
"Vehicle accommodation area" m eans that portion of a lot that is used by vehicles for access,
circulation, parking, and loading and unloading. It comprises the total of circulation areas, loading and
unloading areas, and parking areas.
“Warehouse Storage” – a development of one or more enclosed structures providing individual
accessible or generally accessible areas for temporary storage of bulk merchandise or inventory of
commercial goods to be utilized in a separate location. This use shall not be used for residential occupancy,
commercial or business operations, or operation of machinery within the leased space (except for
equipment used in the operation of the facility, i.e. fork lifts, cranes, or similar equipment). The term
“warehouse does not refer to “self-storage facilities.”
"Wholesale sales" means on-premises sales of goods primarily to customers engaged in the business
of reselling the goods.
"Wireless communications facility, micro facility" means an wireless communication facility which
consists of antennas equal to or less than four feet in height (except omni directional antennas which may
be up to six feet in height) and with an area of not more than five hundred eighty (580) square inches in the
aggregate (e.g. one foot diameter parabola or 2' × 1.5' panel) as viewed from any one point.
"Wireless communications facility, mini facility" means an wireless communication facility which
consists of antennas equal to or less than ten feet in height or a parabolic antenna up to one meter (39.37
inches) in diameter and with an area not more than fifty square feet in the aggregate as viewed from any
one point.
"Wireless communications facility, macro facility" means a wireless communication facility which
consists of antennas equal to or less than 15 feet in height or a parabo lic antenna up to one meter (39.37
inches) in diameter and with an area not more than one hundred square feet in the aggregate as viewed
from any one point.
"Wireless communications facility, monopole I" means a wireless communication facility that consis ts
of a support structure, the height of which shall not exceed sixty feet.
"Wireless communications facility, monopole II" means a wireless communication facility that consists
of a wireless communications support structure, up to a maximum of one hundred fifty feet in height erected
to support wireless communication antennas and connecting appurtenances.
"Wireless communications facility, lattice tower" means a wireless communication support structure
that consists of metal crossed strips or bars to support antennas and related equipment.
"Wooded area" means an area of contiguous wooded vegetation where trees are at a density of at
least one six-inch or greater caliper tree per three hundred twenty-five square feet of land and where the
branches and leaves form a contiguous canopy.
"Zoning permit" means a permit issued by the city that authorizes the recipient to make use of property
in accordance with the requirements of this title.
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"Zoning verification" means an administrative approval granted by the city that authorizes the recipient
to make use of property in accordance with the requirements of this title.
(Ord. 1454 §§ 1, 2, 2008; Ord. 1438 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1411 § 13, 2007; Ord. 1365 §§ 1, 13, 14,
2005; Ord. 1351 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1312 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1309 § 5(part), 2003)
(Ord. No. 2011-002, 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 2011-026, §§ 1, 2, 10-3-2011; Ord. No. 2013-010, § 2,
8-5-2013; Ord. No. 2014-002, § 2, 2-3-2014; Ord. No. 2014-015, § 2, 10-6-2014; Ord. No. 2015-
021, § 1, 10-5-2015; Ord. No. 2015-025, § 1, 10-19-2015)
Findings of Fact
Arlington City Planning Commission
PLN#172 – AMC Chapter 20.64 Update (LUCA)
Page 1 of 2
July x, PLN201200
Bruce Angell, Chair 238 N. Olympic Avenue 360-403-3551
Regarding:
Land-Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to AMC Chapter 20.40-1 (Permissible Use
Table) and Chapter 20.08 (Basic Definitions and Interpretations).
PLN#380.
Summary:
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on October 17, 2017 and
transmits the following findings and recommendation to the City
Council:
Findings:
1. PLN #380 contains eight revisions to Chapter 20.40-1
(Permissible Use Table); six deletions and two additions, along
with four revisions to chapter 20.08 (Basic Definitions and
Interpretations); two deletions and two additions as follows:
a. Permissible Use Table
1. Remove 1.111 (Single family site built and modular
structures) from the RHD zone;
2. Remove 1.112 (Class “A” mobile home) from the RHD
zone;
3. Remove 1.113 (Class “B” mobile home) from the RHD
zone;
4. Remove 10.210 (Multi-story Self Storage)
in its entirety;
5. Remove 10.220 (Self-Storage Facility) in its
entirety;
6. Remove 10.240) Storage partially or fully outside
completely enclosed structure) in its entirety;
7. Add a Section 2.112 and a Section 2.240
(Distribution Center) to both Light Industrial and
General Industrial Zones and,
8. Add a Section 10.210 (Storage, shipping, or moving
container) to both Light Industrial and General
Industrial Zones.
b. Basic Definitions and Interpretations
1. Remove Multi-Story Self Storage;
2. Remove Self Storage Facility;
3. Add Distribution Center;
4. Add Storage, Shipping, or Moving Container.
Community & Economic
Development
PLANNING COMMISSION
Findings of Fact
Arlington City Planning Commission
PLN#172 – AMC Chapter 20.64 Update (LUCA)
Page 2 of 2
2. The recommended changes to Arlington’s Residential High-
Density Zone reflect a previously identified need for well-
planned population absorption by efficient use of residential
properties.
3. The recommended changes to the Light and General Industrial
zones promotes sustainable development that provides employment
opportunities and maximizes productivity of available land.
Conclusion and Recommendation:
Based on the foregoing findings and testimony received at the hearing,
the Planning Commission herby recommends on a 4 to 1 vote that the
City Council approve the proposed changes to AMC Chapter 20.40-1 Table
of Permissible Uses, and to Chapter 20.08 (Basic Definitions and
Interpretations).
Respectfully submitted through the Department of Community and
Economic Development to the City Council This Nineteenth day of
October, 2017 by
____________________________________
Bruce Angell
Arlington City Planning Commission Chair
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #4
Attachment
D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution and Exhibit A
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Finance; Kurt Patterson – 360‐403‐3454
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
BUDGETED AMOUNT:
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The City currently has several vehicles that are beyond their useful life and need to be declared as
surplus in order to be properly auctioned off.
HISTORY:
The City has found that the most expedient way to deal with surplus vehicles and equipment is to
utilize the services of an on‐line auction site.
ALTERNATIVES:
None
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017‐xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE
WHEREAS, the City has purchased the equipment listed on the attached Exhibit
“A”; and
WHEREAS, the equipment identified on Exhibit “A” is surplus to the needs of
The City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Arlington, acting by and through its City
Council, does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The equipment/property described on the attached Exhibit “A” is declared
Surplus to the needs of the City.
2. Staff is instructed to trade in all items for the best available price, sell all
items for the best price or properly dispose of items that it is unable to
sell. Staff is further authorized to dispose of the property via an
intergovernmental transfer pursuant to RCW 39.33.010.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Arlington at a regular meeting on this
_____day of_____________, 2017.
_____________________________
Barbara Tolbert
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
ITEM SERIAL NUMBER
CRV* 1991 Ford Econo 1FDKE30M6MHB12531
L‐73 2002 Jeep Liberty 1J8GL48K95W609149
L‐48 1996 International Ladder Truck 1HTSHADT4TH328090
W‐35 1993 Ford Ranger Pickup 1FTDR15X5PPB04696
P‐26 2000 Chevrolet Pickup 1GCEC114V1YE298078
Medic 46** 2004 International Cab and Chassis 1HTMRAAM65H152181
*Critical Response Vehicle
**Former ambulance, patient care box removed
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #5
Attachment
E
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
Grant Agreement from the Department of Ecology for Stormwater Phase II Permittees
ATTACHMENTS:
Grant Agreement WQSWCAP‐1719‐ArliPW‐00044
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works; Kris Wallace – 360‐403‐3538
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A – no match required
BUDGET CATEGORY: Stormwater Operating Fund
BUDGETED AMOUNT: $25,000 is budgeted for expense in 2018
$25,000 will be budgeted for expense in 2019
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
A Grant Agreement between the Washington State Department of Ecology and the City of Arlington for
$50,000 to fund Stormwater NPDES Phase II activities.
HISTORY:
The Department of Ecology is awarding the City of Arlington $50,000 for the 2017‐2019 biennium
through its Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grants Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to
provide grants to municipalities for work and projects associated directly with the implementation of
Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permits. There is no city
match required for these grants, $25,000 has been budgeted for 2018 expenses and $25,000 will be
budgeted in 2019 when the time comes.
ALTERNATIVES:
Remand to staff for further investigation
Do not accept the grant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only. At the November 6, 2017 council meeting the motion will be: “I move to
accept the 2017‐2019 Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the
mayor to sign the grant agreement, pending final review by the City Attorney.”
Agreement No. WQSWCAP-1719-ArliPW-00044
WATER QUALITY STORMWATER CAPACITY 1719 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
AND
CITY OF ARLINGTON
This is a binding Agreement entered into by and between the state of Washington, Department of Ecology,
hereinafter referred to as “ECOLOGY,” and City of Arlington, hereinafter referred to as the “RECIPIENT,” to carry
out with the provided funds activities described herein.
2017-2019 Biennial Stormwater Capacity Grants
GENERAL INFORMATION
Project Title:
Total Cost:
Total Eligible Cost:
Ecology Share:
Recipient Share:
The Effective Date of this Agreement is:
The Expiration Date of this Agreement is no later than:
Project Type:
Project Short Description:
This project will assist Phase I and II Permittees in implementation or management of municipal stormwater
programs.
Project Long Description:
N/A
Overall Goal:
This project will improve water quality in the State of Washington by reducing stormwater pollutants
discharged to state water bodies.
$50,000.00
$50,000.00
$50,000.00
$0.00
07/01/2017
03/31/2019
Capacity Grant
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City of Arlington
RECIPIENT INFORMATION
Organization Name:
Federal Tax ID:
DUNS Number:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Contacts
Organization Email:
Organization Fax:
City of Arlington
91-6001401
165590043
154 W Cox
Arlington, WA 98223
154 W Cox
Arlington, Washington 98223
James Kelly
Public Works Director
154 W Cox
Arlington, Washington 98223
Email: jkelly@arlingtonwa.gov
Phone: (360) 403-3538
Authorized
Signatory
Kris Wallace
Public Works Executive Assistant & Staff Accountant
154 W Cox
Arlington, Washington 98223
Email: kwallace@arlingtonwa.gov
Phone: (360) 403-3538
Billing Contact
Project Manager
Authorized
Signatory
Barbara Tolbert
Mayor
238 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, Washington 98223
Email: btolbert@arlingtonwa.gov
Phone: (360) 403-3442
kwallace@arlingtonwa.gov
(360) 435-7944
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Contacts
Project
Manager
Financial
Manager
Kyle Graunke
PO Box 47600
Olympia, Washington 98504-7600
Email: kygr461@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 407-6452
Kyle Graunke
PO Box 47600
Olympia, Washington 98504-7600
Email: kygr461@ecy.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 407-6452
ECOLOGY INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Department of Ecology
Water Quality
PO BOX 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Water Quality
300 Desmond Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98503
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AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES
RECIPIENT agrees to furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, materials, services, and otherwise do all things
necessary for or incidental to the performance of work as set forth in this Agreement.
RECIPIENT acknowledges that they had the opportunity to review the entire Agreement, including all the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, Scope of Work, attachments, and incorporated or referenced documents, as well as all
applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines mentioned in this Agreement. Furthermore, the
RECIPIENT has read, understood, and accepts all requirements contained within this Agreement.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties, and there are no other understandings or
representations other than as set forth, or incorporated by reference, herein.
No subsequent modifications or amendments to this agreement will be of any force or effect unless in writing, signed
by authorized representatives of the RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY and made a part of this agreement. ECOLOGY and
RECIPIENT may change their respective staff contacts without the concurrence of either party.
This Agreement shall be subject to the written approval of Ecology’s authorized representative and shall not be
binding until so approved.
The signatories to this Agreement represent that they have the authority to execute this Agreement and bind their
respective organizations to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: the parties hereto, having read this Agreement in its entirety, including all attachments, do
agree in each and every particular and have thus set their hands hereunto.
Washington State
Department of Ecology
Water Quality
City of Arlington
Heather R. Bartlett
Mayor
Barbara Tolbert
By:By:
Template Approved to Form by
Attorney General's Office
Program Manager
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Public Works Director Date
James Kelly
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City of Arlington
SCOPE OF WORK
Task Number:1 Task Cost: $5,000.00
Task Title:Project Administration/Management
Task Description:
A. The RECIPIENT shall carry out all work necessary to meet ECOLOGY grant or loan administration requirements.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintenance of project records; submittal of requests for
reimbursement and corresponding backup documentation; progress reports; an EAGL (Ecology Administration of
Grants and Loans) recipient closeout report; and a two-page final outcome summary report (including photos, if
applicable). In the event that the RECIPIENT elects to use a contractor to complete project elements, the RECIPIENT
shall retain responsibility for the oversight and management of this funding agreement.
B. The RECIPIENT shall keep documentation that demonstrates the project is in compliance with applicable
procurement, contracting, and interlocal agreement requirements; permitting requirements, including application for,
receipt of, and compliance with all required permits, licenses, easements, or property rights necessary for the project;
and submittal of required performance items. This documentation shall be made available to ECOLOGY upon
request..
C. The RECIPIENT shall maintain effective communication with ECOLOGY and maintain up-to- date staff contact
information in the EAGL RECIPIENT contact form. The RECIPIENT shall carry out this project in accordance with
any completion dates outlined in this agreement.
Task Goal Statement:
Properly managed and fully documented project that meets ECOLOGY’s grant and loan administrative requirements.
Task Expected Outcome:
* Timely and complete submittal of requests for reimbursement, quarterly progress reports, RECIPIENT closeout
report, and two-page outcome summary report.
* Properly maintained project documentation
Recipient Task Coordinator: Kris Wallace
Deliverables
Project Administration/Management
Number Description Due Date
1.1 Progress Reports that include descriptions of work accomplished, project
challenges, or changes in the project schedule. Submitted at least
quarterly.
1.2 Recipient Closeout Report (EAGL Form)
1.3 Two-page Outcome Summary Report
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City of Arlington
SCOPE OF WORK
Task Number:2 Task Cost: $45,000.00
Task Title:Permit Implementation
Task Description:
Conduct work related to implementation of municipal stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit requirements. If the RECIPIENT is out of compliance with the municipal stormwater National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, the RECIPIENT will ensure funds are used to attain
compliance where applicable.
RECIPIENT may conduct work related to implementation of additional activities required by the municipal stormwater
NPDES permits. The following is a list of elements RECIPIENT’s project may include.
1) Public education and outreach activities, including stewardship activities.
2) Public involvement and participation activities.
3) Illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) program activities, including:
a) Mapping or geographic information systems of municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s).
b) Staff training.
c) Activities to identify and remove illicit stormwater discharges.
d) Field screening procedures.
e) Complaint hotline database or tracking system improvements.
4) Activities to support programs to control runoff from new development, redevelopment, and construction sites,
including:
a) Development of an ordinance and associated technical manual or update of applicable codes.
b) Inspections before, during, and upon completion of construction, or for post-construction long-term maintenance.
c) Training for plan review and/or inspection staff.
d) Participation in applicable watershed planning effort.
5) Pollution prevention, good housekeeping, and operation and maintenance program activities, such as:
a) Inspecting and/or maintaining the MS4 infrastructure.
b) Developing and/or implementing policies, procedures, or stormwater pollution prevention plans at municipal
properties or facilities.
6) Annual reporting activities.
7) Establishing and refining stormwater utilities, including stable rate structures.
8) Water quality monitoring to implement permit requirements for a Water Cleanup Plan (TMDL). Note that any
monitoring funded by this program requires submittal of a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) that the
DEPARMENT approves prior to awarding funding for monitoring.
Monitoring, including:
a) Development of applicable QAPPs.
b) Monitoring activities, in accordance with a DEPARTMENT- approved QAPP, to meet Phase I/II permit
requirements.
9) Structural stormwater controls program activities (Phase I permit requirement)
10) Source control for existing development (Phase I permit requirement), including:
a) Inventory and inspection program.
b) Technical assistance and enforcement.
c) Staff training.
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11) Equipment purchases that result directly in improved compliance with permit requirements. Allowed costs for
equipment purchases must be specific to implementing a permit requirement (such as a vactor truck) rather than
general use (such as a general use pick-up truck). Qualified equipment purchases include but are not limited to:
a) Illicit discharge testing equipment and materials.
b) Vactor truck or sweeper truck or MS4 maintenance activities.
c) Electronic devices dedicated to mapping of MS4 facilities and attributes.
d) Software dedicated to tracking permit implementation activities.
As a deliverable, documentation of all tasks completed is required. Documentation includes but is not limited to:
maps, field reports, dates and number of inspections conducted, dates of trainings held and participant lists, number of
illicit discharges investigated and removed, summaries of planning, stormwater utility or procedural updates, annual
reports, copies of approved QAPPs, summaries of structural or source control activities, summaries of how equipment
purchases have increased or improved permit compliance.
Task Goal Statement:
This task will improve water quality in the State of Washington by reducing the pollutants delivered by stormwater to
lakes, streams, and the Puget Sound by implementing measures required by Phase I and II NPDES permits.
Task Expected Outcome:
RECIPIENTS will implement measures required by Phase I and II NPDES permits.
Recipient Task Coordinator: James Kelly
Deliverables
Permit Implementation
Number Description Due Date
2.1 Documentation of tasks completed
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BUDGET
Funding Distribution EG180088
NOTE: The above funding distribution number is used to identify this specific agreement and budget on payment
remittances and may be referenced on other communications from ECOLOGY. Your agreement may have multiple
funding distribution numbers to identify each budget.
Title:
State
Stormwater Capacity
100%
Type:
Funding Source %:
Description:
Approved Indirect Costs Rate:
Recipient Match %:
InKind Interlocal Allowed:
InKind Other Allowed:
Is this Funding Distribution used to match a federal grant?
Approved State Indirect Rate: 25%
0%
No
No
Funding Title:
Funding Source:
Funding Expiration Date:
Funding Type:
Funding Effective Date:
FY1719 Capacity Grants
07/01/2017 03/31/2019
Grant
FY1719 Capacity Grants Task Total
Grant and Loan Administration 5,000.00
Permit Implementation 45,000.00
50,000.00$
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City of Arlington
Funding Distribution Summary
Recipient / Ecology Share
$$$%50,000.00 50,000.000.000.00FY1719 Capacity Grants
Total 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
AGREEMENT SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS
N/A
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
GENERAL FEDERAL CONDITIONS
If a portion or all of the funds for this agreement are provided through federal funding sources or this
agreement is used to match a federal grant award, the following terms and conditions apply to you.
A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, INELIGIBILITY OR VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION:
1.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR, by signing this agreement, certifies that it is not suspended, debarred,
proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or otherwise excluded from contracting with the federal
government, or from receiving contracts paid for with federal funds. If the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR is
unable to certify to the statements contained in the certification, they must provide an explanation as to why they
cannot.
2.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR shall provide immediate written notice to ECOLOGY if at any time the
RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
3.The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant,
person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have
the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549.
You may contact ECOLOGY for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
4.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR agrees it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction
with a person who is proposed for debarment under the applicable Code of Federal Regulations, debarred,
suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction.
5.The RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR further agrees by signing this agreement, that it will include this clause titled
“CERTIFICATION REGARDING SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, INELIGIBILITY OR VOLUNTARY
EXCLUSION” without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier
covered transactions.
6.Pursuant to 2CFR180.330, the RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that any lower tier
covered transaction complies with certification of suspension and debarment requirements.
7.RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR acknowledges that failing to disclose the information required in the Code of
Federal Regulations may result in the delay or negation of this funding agreement, or pursuance of legal
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remedies, including suspension and debarment.
8.RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR agrees to keep proof in its agreement file, that it, and all lower tier recipients or
contractors, are not suspended or debarred, and will make this proof available to ECOLOGY before requests for
reimbursements will be approved for payment. RECIPIENT/CONTRACTOR must run a search in
<http://www.sam.gov> and print a copy of completed searches to document proof of compliance.
B. FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA) REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS:
CONTRACTOR/RECIPIENT must complete the FFATA Data Collection Form (ECY 070-395) and return it
with the signed agreement to ECOLOGY.
Any CONTRACTOR/RECIPIENT that meets each of the criteria below must report compensation for its five
top executives using the FFATA Data Collection Form.
·Receives more than $25,000 in federal funds under this award.
·Receives more than 80 percent of its annual gross revenues from federal funds.
·Receives more than $25,000,000 in annual federal funds.
Ecology will not pay any invoices until it has received a completed and signed FFATA Data Collection Form.
Ecology is required to report the FFATA information for federally funded agreements, including the required
DUNS number, at www.fsrs.gov <http://www.fsrs.gov/> within 30 days of agreement signature. The FFATA
information will be available to the public at www.usaspending.gov <http://www.usaspending.gov/>.
For more details on FFATA requirements, see www.fsrs.gov <http://www.fsrs.gov/>.
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City of Arlington
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Pertaining to Grant and Loan Agreements With the state of Washington, Department of Ecology
1.ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
a)RECIPIENT shall follow the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans – EAGL
Edition." https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/SummaryPages/1401002.html
b)RECIPIENT shall complete all activities funded by this Agreement and be fully responsible for the proper
management of all funds and resources made available under this Agreement.
c)RECIPIENT agrees to take complete responsibility for all actions taken under this Agreement, including ensuring
all subgrantees and contractors comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. ECOLOGY reserves the right
to request proof of compliance by subgrantees and contractors.
d)RECIPIENT’s activities under this Agreement shall be subject to the review and approval by ECOLOGY for the
extent and character of all work and services.
2.AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS
This Agreement may be altered, amended, or waived only by a written amendment executed by both parties. No
subsequent modification(s) or amendment(s) of this Agreement will be of any force or effect unless in writing and
signed by authorized representatives of both parties. ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT may change their respective staff
contacts and administrative information without the concurrence of either party.
3.ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
RECIPIENT shall take reasonable action to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to archeological and historic
resources. The RECIPIENT must agree to hold harmless the State of Washington in relation to any claim related to
historical or cultural artifacts discovered, disturbed, or damaged due to the RECIPIENT’s project funded under this
Agreement.
RECIPIENT shall:
a)Contact the ECOLOGY Program issuing the grant or loan to discuss any Cultural Resources requirements for their
project:
•For capital construction projects or land acquisitions for capital construction projects, if required, comply with
Governor Executive Order 05-05, Archaeology and Cultural Resources.
•For projects with any federal involvement, if required, comply with the National Historic Preservation Act.
•Any cultural resources federal or state requirements must be completed prior to the start of any work on the project
site.
b)If required by the ECOLOGY Program, submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) to ECOLOGY prior to
implementing any project that involves ground disturbing activities. ECOLOGY will provide the IDP form.
RECIPIENT shall:
•Keep the IDP at the project site.
•Make the IDP readily available to anyone working at the project site.
•Discuss the IDP with staff and contractors working at the project site.
•Implement the IDP when cultural resources or human remains are found at the project site.
c)If any archeological or historic resources are found while conducting work under this Agreement:
•Immediately stop work and notify the ECOLOGY Program, the Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation at (360) 586-3064, any affected Tribe, and the local government.
d)If any human remains are found while conducting work under this Agreement:
•Immediately stop work and notify the local Law Enforcement Agency or Medical Examiner/Coroner’s Office, and
then the ECOLOGY Program.
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e)Comply with RCW 27.53, RCW 27.44.055, and RCW 68.50.645, and all other applicable local, state, and federal
laws protecting cultural resources and human remains.
4.ASSIGNMENT
No right or claim of the RECIPIENT arising under this Agreement shall be transferred or assigned by the RECIPIENT.
5.COMMUNICATION
RECIPIENT shall make every effort to maintain effective communications with the RECIPIENT's designees,
ECOLOGY, all affected local, state, or federal jurisdictions, and any interested individuals or groups.
6.COMPENSATION
a)Any work performed prior to effective date of this Agreement will be at the sole expense and risk of the
RECIPIENT. ECOLOGY must sign the Agreement before any payment requests can be submitted.
b)Payments will be made on a reimbursable basis for approved and completed work as specified in this Agreement.
c)RECIPIENT is responsible to determine if costs are eligible. Any questions regarding eligibility should be clarified
with ECOLOGY prior to incurring costs. Costs that are conditionally eligible require approval by ECOLOGY prior to
expenditure.
d)RECIPIENT shall not invoice more than once per month unless agreed on by ECOLOGY.
e)ECOLOGY will not process payment requests without the proper reimbursement forms, Progress Report and
supporting documentation. ECOLOGY will provide instructions for submitting payment requests.
f)ECOLOGY will pay the RECIPIENT thirty (30) days after receipt of a properly completed request for payment.
g)RECIPIENT will receive payment through Washington State Department of Enterprise Services’ Statewide Payee
Desk. RECIPIENT must register as a payee by submitting a Statewide Payee Registration form and an IRS W-9 form
at the website, http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/VendorPay/Pages/default.aspx. For
any questions about the vendor registration process contact the Statewide Payee Help Desk at (360) 407-8180 or email
payeehelpdesk@watech.wa.gov.
h)ECOLOGY may, at its sole discretion, withhold payments claimed by the RECIPIENT if the RECIPIENT fails to
satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of this Agreement.
i)Monies withheld by ECOLOGY may be paid to the RECIPIENT when the work described herein, or a portion
thereof, has been completed if, at ECOLOGY's sole discretion, such payment is reasonable and approved according to
this Agreement, as appropriate, or upon completion of an audit as specified herein.
j)RECIPIENT should submit final requests for compensation within thirty (30) days after the expiration date of this
Agreement. Failure to comply may result in delayed reimbursement.
7.COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
RECIPIENT agrees to comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws, orders, regulations, and permits
related to this Agreement, including but not limited to:
a)RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the United States and the State
of Washington which affect wages and job safety.
b)RECIPIENT agrees to be bound by all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies against
discrimination.
c)RECIPIENT certifies full compliance with all applicable state industrial insurance requirements.
d)RECIPIENT agrees to secure and provide assurance to ECOLOGY that all the necessary approvals and permits
required by authorities having jurisdiction over the project are obtained. RECIPIENT must include time in their project
timeline for the permit and approval processes.
ECOLOGY shall have the right to immediately terminate for cause this Agreement as provided herein if the
RECIPIENT fails to comply with above requirements.
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If any provision of this Agreement violates any statute or rule of law of the state of Washington, it is considered
modified to conform to that statute or rule of law.
8.CONFLICT OF INTEREST
RECIPIENT and ECOLOGY agree that any officer, member, agent, or employee, who exercises any function or
responsibility in the review, approval, or carrying out of this Agreement, shall not have any personal or financial
interest, direct or indirect, nor affect the interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he/she is a part,
in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
9.CONTRACTING FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
RECIPIENT may contract to buy goods or services related to its performance under this Agreement. RECIPIENT shall
award all contracts for construction, purchase of goods, equipment, services, and professional architectural and
engineering services through a competitive process, if required by State law. RECIPIENT is required to follow
procurement procedures that ensure legal, fair, and open competition.
RECIPIENT must have a standard procurement process or follow current state procurement procedures. RECIPIENT
may be required to provide written certification that they have followed their standard procurement procedures and
applicable state law in awarding contracts under this Agreement.
ECOLOGY reserves the right to inspect and request copies of all procurement documentation, and review procurement
practices related to this Agreement. Any costs incurred as a result of procurement practices not in compliance with
state procurement law or the RECIPIENT's normal procedures may be disallowed at ECOLOGY’s sole discretion.
10.DISPUTES
When there is a dispute with regard to the extent and character of the work, or any other matter related to this
Agreement the determination of ECOLOGY will govern, although the RECIPIENT shall have the right to appeal
decisions as provided for below:
a)RECIPIENT notifies the funding program of an appeal request.
b)Appeal request must be in writing and state the disputed issue(s).
c)RECIPIENT has the opportunity to be heard and offer evidence in support of its appeal.
d)ECOLOGY reviews the RECIPIENT’s appeal.
e)ECOLOGY sends a written answer within ten (10) business days, unless more time is needed, after concluding the
review.
The decision of ECOLOGY from an appeal will be final and conclusive, unless within thirty (30) days from the date of
such decision, the RECIPIENT furnishes to the Director of ECOLOGY a written appeal. The decision of the Director or
duly authorized representative will be final and conclusive.
The parties agree that this dispute process will precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal.
Appeals of the Director's decision will be brought in the Superior Court of Thurston County. Review of the Director’s
decision will not be taken to Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office.
Pending final decision of a dispute, the RECIPIENT agrees to proceed diligently with the performance of this
Agreement and in accordance with the decision rendered.
Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to limit the parties’ choice of another mutually acceptable method, in
addition to the dispute resolution procedure outlined above.
11.ENVIRONMENTAL DATA STANDARDS
a)RECIPIENT shall prepare a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for each project that collects or uses
environmental measurement data. RECIPIENTS unsure about whether a QAPP is required for their project shall contact
the ECOLOGY Program issuing the grant or loan. If a QAPP is required the RECIPIENT shall:
•Use ECOLOGY’s QAPP Template provided by the ECOLOGY Program.
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•Follow ECOLOGY’s Guidelines for Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans for Environmental Studies, July
2004 (Ecology Publication No. 04-03-030).
•Submit the QAPP to ECOLOGY for review and approval before the start of the work.
b)RECIPIENT shall submit environmental data that was collected on a project to ECOLOGY using the
Environmental Information Management system (EIM), unless the ECOLOGY Program instructs otherwise. The data
must be successfully loaded into EIM, find instructions at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/eim.
c)RECIPIENT shall follow ECOLOGY’s data standards when Geographic Information System (GIS) data is collected
and processed. Guidelines for Creating and Accessing GIS Data are available at:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/gis/data/standards/standards.htm. RECIPIENT, when requested by ECOLOGY, shall
provide copies to ECOLOGY of all final GIS data layers, imagery, related tables, raw data collection files, map
products, and all metadata and project documentation.
12.GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, and the venue of any action brought
hereunder will be in the Superior Court of Thurston County.
13.INDEMNIFICATION
ECOLOGY will in no way be held responsible for payment of salaries, consultant's fees, and other costs related to the
project described herein, except as provided in the Scope of Work.
To the extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington permit, each party will indemnify and hold the
other harmless from and against any liability for any or all injuries to persons or property arising from the negligent act
or omission of that party or that party's agents or employees arising out of this Agreement.
14.INDEPENDENT STATUS
The employees, volunteers, or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement will continue
to be employees, volunteers, or agents of that party and will not for any purpose be employees, volunteers, or agents of
the other party.
15.KICKBACKS
RECIPIENT is prohibited from inducing by any means any person employed or otherwise involved in this Agreement
to give up any part of the compensation to which he/she is otherwise entitled to or receive any fee, commission, or gift
in return for award of a subcontract hereunder.
16.MINORITY AND WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWBE)
RECIPIENT is encouraged to solicit and recruit, to the extent possible, certified minority-owned (MBE) and
women-owned (WBE) businesses in purchases and contracts initiated under this Agreement.
Contract awards or rejections cannot be made based on MWBE participation; however, the RECIPIENT is encouraged
to take the following actions, when possible, in any procurement under this Agreement:
a)Include qualified minority and women's businesses on solicitation lists whenever they are potential sources of goods
or services.
b)Divide the total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities, to permit maximum
participation by qualified minority and women's businesses.
c)Establish delivery schedules, where work requirements permit, which will encourage participation of qualified
minority and women's businesses.
d)Use the services and assistance of the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
(OMWBE) (866-208-1064) and the Office of Minority Business Enterprises of the U.S. Department of Commerce, as
appropriate.
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17.ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of inconsistency in this Agreement, unless otherwise provided herein, the inconsistency shall be resolved
by giving precedence in the following order: (a) applicable federal and state statutes and regulations; (b) The
Agreement; (c) Scope of Work; (d) Special Terms and Conditions; (e) Any provisions or terms incorporated herein by
reference, including the "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology Grants and Loans"; and (f) the
General Terms and Conditions.
18.PRESENTATION AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
ECOLOGY reserves the right to approve RECIPIENT’s communication documents and materials related to the
fulfillment of this Agreement:
a)If requested, RECIPIENT shall provide a draft copy to ECOLOGY for review and approval ten (10) business days
prior to production and distribution.
b)RECIPIENT shall include time for ECOLOGY’s review and approval process in their project timeline.
c)If requested, RECIPIENT shall provide ECOLOGY two (2) final copies and an electronic copy of any tangible
products developed.
Copies include any printed materials, and all tangible products developed such as brochures, manuals, pamphlets,
videos, audio tapes, CDs, curriculum, posters, media announcements, or gadgets with a message, such as a refrigerator
magnet, and any online communications, such as web pages, blogs, and twitter campaigns. If it is not practical to
provide a copy, then the RECIPIENT shall provide a description (photographs, drawings, printouts, etc.) that best
represents the item.
Any communications intended for public distribution that uses ECOLOGY’s logo shall comply with ECOLOGY’s
graphic requirements and any additional requirements specified in this Agreement. Before the use of ECOLOGY’s
logo contact ECOLOGY for guidelines.
RECIPIENT shall acknowledge in the communications that funding was provided by ECOLOGY.
19.PROGRESS REPORTING
a)RECIPIENT must satisfactorily demonstrate the timely use of funds by submitting payment requests and progress
reports to ECOLOGY. ECOLOGY reserves the right to amend or terminate this Agreement if the RECIPIENT does
not document timely use of funds.
b)RECIPIENT must submit a progress report with each payment request. Payment requests will not be processed
without a progress report. ECOLOGY will define the elements and frequency of progress reports.
c)RECIPIENT shall use ECOLOGY’s provided progress report format.
d)Quarterly progress reports will cover the periods from January 1 through March 31, April 1 through June 30, July 1
through September 30, and October 1 through December 31. Reports shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after
the end of the quarter being reported.
e)RECIPIENT shall submit the Closeout Report within thirty (30) days of the expiration date of the project, unless an
extension has been approved by ECOLOGY. RECIPIENT shall use the ECOLOGY provided closeout report format.
20.PROPERTY RIGHTS
a)Copyrights and Patents. When the RECIPIENT creates any copyrightable materials or invents any patentable
property under this Agreement, the RECIPIENT may copyright or patent the same but ECOLOGY retains a royalty free,
nonexclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, recover, or otherwise use the material(s) or property, and to
authorize others to use the same for federal, state, or local government purposes.
b)Publications. When the RECIPIENT or persons employed by the RECIPIENT use or publish ECOLOGY
information; present papers, lectures, or seminars involving information supplied by ECOLOGY; or use logos, reports,
maps, or other data in printed reports, signs, brochures, pamphlets, etc., appropriate credit shall be given to ECOLOGY.
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c)Presentation and Promotional Materials. ECOLOGY shall have the right to use or reproduce any printed or graphic
materials produced in fulfillment of this Agreement, in any manner ECOLOGY deems appropriate. ECOLOGY shall
acknowledge the RECIPIENT as the sole copyright owner in every use or reproduction of the materials.
d)Tangible Property Rights. ECOLOGY's current edition of "Administrative Requirements for Recipients of Ecology
Grants and Loans," shall control the use and disposition of all real and personal property purchased wholly or in part
with funds furnished by ECOLOGY in the absence of state and federal statutes, regulations, or policies to the contrary,
or upon specific instructions with respect thereto in this Agreement.
e)Personal Property Furnished by ECOLOGY. When ECOLOGY provides personal property directly to the
RECIPIENT for use in performance of the project, it shall be returned to ECOLOGY prior to final payment by
ECOLOGY. If said property is lost, stolen, or damaged while in the RECIPIENT's possession, then ECOLOGY shall
be reimbursed in cash or by setoff by the RECIPIENT for the fair market value of such property.
f)Acquisition Projects. The following provisions shall apply if the project covered by this Agreement includes funds
for the acquisition of land or facilities:
1.RECIPIENT shall establish that the cost is fair value and reasonable prior to disbursement of funds provided for in
this Agreement.
2.RECIPIENT shall provide satisfactory evidence of title or ability to acquire title for each parcel prior to
disbursement of funds provided by this Agreement. Such evidence may include title insurance policies, Torrens
certificates, or abstracts, and attorney's opinions establishing that the land is free from any impediment, lien, or claim
which would impair the uses intended by this Agreement.
g)Conversions. Regardless of the Agreement expiration date, the RECIPIENT shall not at any time convert any
equipment, property, or facility acquired or developed under this Agreement to uses other than those for which
assistance was originally approved without prior written approval of ECOLOGY. Such approval may be conditioned
upon payment to ECOLOGY of that portion of the proceeds of the sale, lease, or other conversion or encumbrance
which monies granted pursuant to this Agreement bear to the total acquisition, purchase, or construction costs of such
property.
21.RECORDS, AUDITS, AND INSPECTIONS
RECIPIENT shall maintain complete program and financial records relating to this Agreement, including any
engineering documentation and field inspection reports of all construction work accomplished.
All records shall:
a)Be kept in a manner which provides an audit trail for all expenditures.
b)Be kept in a common file to facilitate audits and inspections.
c)Clearly indicate total receipts and expenditures related to this Agreement.
d)Be open for audit or inspection by ECOLOGY, or by any duly authorized audit representative of the State of
Washington, for a period of at least three (3) years after the final grant payment or loan repayment, or any dispute
resolution hereunder.
RECIPIENT shall provide clarification and make necessary adjustments if any audits or inspections identify
discrepancies in the records.
ECOLOGY reserves the right to audit, or have a designated third party audit, applicable records to ensure that the state
has been properly invoiced. Any remedies and penalties allowed by law to recover monies determined owed will be
enforced. Repetitive instances of incorrect invoicing or inadequate records may be considered cause for termination.
All work performed under this Agreement and any property and equipment purchased shall be made available to
ECOLOGY and to any authorized state, federal or local representative for inspection at any time during the course of
this Agreement and for at least three (3) years following grant or loan termination or dispute resolution hereunder.
RECIPIENT shall provide right of access to ECOLOGY, or any other authorized representative, at all reasonable times,
in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance, and any other conditions under this Agreement.
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22.RECOVERY OF FUNDS
The right of the RECIPIENT to retain monies received as reimbursement payments is contingent upon satisfactory
performance of this Agreement and completion of the work described in the Scope of Work.
All payments to the RECIPIENT are subject to approval and audit by ECOLOGY, and any unauthorized expenditure(s)
or unallowable cost charged to this Agreement shall be refunded to ECOLOGY by the RECIPIENT.
RECIPIENT shall refund to ECOLOGY the full amount of any erroneous payment or overpayment under this
Agreement.
RECIPIENT shall refund by check payable to ECOLOGY the amount of any such reduction of payments or repayments
within thirty (30) days of a written notice. Interest will accrue at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per year from the
time ECOLOGY demands repayment of funds.
Any property acquired under this Agreement, at the option of ECOLOGY, may become ECOLOGY's property and the
RECIPIENT's liability to repay monies will be reduced by an amount reflecting the fair value of such property.
23.SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid
provision, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
24.STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
RECIPIENT must demonstrate to ECOLOGY’s satisfaction that compliance with the requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 43.21C RCW and Chapter 197-11 WAC) have been or will be met. Any
reimbursements are subject to this provision.
25.SUSPENSION
When in the best interest of ECOLOGY, ECOLOGY may at any time, and without cause, suspend this Agreement or
any portion thereof for a temporary period by written notice from ECOLOGY to the RECIPIENT. RECIPIENT shall
resume performance on the next business day following the suspension period unless another day is specified by
ECOLOGY.
26.SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
In order to sustain Washington’s natural resources and ecosystems, the RECIPIENT is fully encouraged to implement
sustainable practices and to purchase environmentally preferable products under this Agreement.
a)Sustainable practices may include such activities as: use of clean energy, use of double-sided printing, hosting low
impact meetings, and setting up recycling and composting programs.
b)Purchasing may include such items as: sustainably produced products and services, EPEAT registered computers
and imaging equipment, independently certified green cleaning products, remanufactured toner cartridges, products
with reduced packaging, office products that are refillable, rechargeable, and recyclable, and 100% post-consumer
recycled paper.
For more suggestions visit ECOLOGY’s web page: Green Purchasing, http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/epp.
27.TERMINATION
a)For Cause
ECOLOGY may terminate for cause this Agreement with a seven (7) calendar days prior written notification to the
RECIPIENT, at the sole discretion of ECOLOGY, for failing to perform an Agreement requirement or for a material
breach of any term or condition. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance
rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination.
Failure to Commence Work. ECOLOGY reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if RECIPIENT fails to
commence work on the project funded within four (4) months after the effective date of this Agreement, or by any date
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mutually agreed upon in writing for commencement of work, or the time period defined within the Scope of Work.
Non-Performance. The obligation of ECOLOGY to the RECIPIENT is contingent upon satisfactory performance by the
RECIPIENT of all of its obligations under this Agreement. In the event the RECIPIENT unjustifiably fails, in the
opinion of ECOLOGY, to perform any obligation required of it by this Agreement, ECOLOGY may refuse to pay any
further funds, terminate in whole or in part this Agreement, and exercise any other rights under this Agreement.
Despite the above, the RECIPIENT shall not be relieved of any liability to ECOLOGY for damages sustained by
ECOLOGY and the State of Washington because of any breach of this Agreement by the RECIPIENT. ECOLOGY
may withhold payments for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due ECOLOGY from
the RECIPIENT is determined.
b)For Convenience
ECOLOGY may terminate for convenience this Agreement, in whole or in part, for any reason when it is the best
interest of ECOLOGY, with a thirty (30) calendar days prior written notification to the RECIPIENT, except as noted
below. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance rendered or costs incurred in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination.
Non-Allocation of Funds. ECOLOGY’s ability to make payments is contingent on availability of funding. In the event
funding from state, federal or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date and
prior to the completion or expiration date of this Agreement, ECOLOGY, at its sole discretion, may elect to terminate
the Agreement, in whole or part, or renegotiate the Agreement, subject to new funding limitations or conditions.
ECOLOGY may also elect to suspend performance of the Agreement until ECOLOGY determines the funding
insufficiency is resolved. ECOLOGY may exercise any of these options with no notification or restrictions, although
ECOLOGY will make a reasonable attempt to provide notice.
In the event of termination or suspension, ECOLOGY will reimburse eligible costs incurred by the recipient/contractor
through the effective date of termination or suspension. Reimbursed costs must be agreed to by ECOLOGY and the
recipient/contractor. In no event shall ECOLOGY’s reimbursement exceed ECOLOGY’s total responsibility under the
agreement and any amendments.
If payments have been discontinued by ECOLOGY due to unavailable funds, the RECIPIENT shall not be obligated to
repay monies which had been paid to the RECIPIENT prior to such termination.
RECIPIENT’s obligation to continue or complete the work described in this Agreement shall be contingent upon
availability of funds by the RECIPIENT's governing body.
c)By Mutual Agreement
ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time, by mutual written
agreement.
d)In Event of Termination
All finished or unfinished documents, data studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models, photographs, reports or other
materials prepared by the RECIPIENT under this Agreement, at the option of ECOLOGY, will become property of
ECOLOGY and the RECIPIENT shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work
completed on such documents and other materials.
Nothing contained herein shall preclude ECOLOGY from demanding repayment of all funds paid to the RECIPIENT in
accordance with Recovery of Funds, identified herein.
28.THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
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RECIPIENT shall ensure that in all subcontracts entered into by the RECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement, the state
of Washington is named as an express third party beneficiary of such subcontracts with full rights as such.
29.WAIVER
Waiver of a default or breach of any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any subsequent default or breach,
and will not be construed as a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless stated as such in writing by the
authorized representative of ECOLOGY.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS LAST UPDATED 05/11/2017
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Council Agenda Bill
Item:
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Attachment
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
CERB Grant – Arlington MIC Initial Offer of Financial Aid
ATTACHMENTS:
Initial Offer of Financial Aid Form
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works; Jim Kelly, Director – 360‐403‐3505
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $16,667.00 Match
BUDGET CATEGORY: General Fund
BUDGETED AMOUNT: $16,667.00 is budgeted for expense in 2018
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The Community and Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) requires the organization receiving grant
funding to accept the initial offer of funding and sign the initial offer form prior to executing a final contract.
HISTORY:
The City of Arlington has applied for and been offered a $50,000 grant through the Community and
Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for preparation of a Master Development Plan for the Arlington
portion of the Arlington‐Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center (AMMIC). If the City is wants to
accept the grant offer and move forward with this planning effort, the CERB is requesting the City sign
the Initial Offer of Financial Aid form and return it to the CERB office by November 6, 2017.
ALTERNATIVES:
Remand to staff for further investigation
Do not accept the grant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only. At the November 6, 2017 council meeting the motion will be: “I move to
accept the CERB Grant for the Arlington‐Marysville MIC in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the
mayor to sign the Initial Offer of Financial Aid Form, pending final review by the City Attorney.”
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
Discussion regarding 2018 Lodging Tax Tourism Priorities
ATTACHMENTS:
2018 Lodging Tax Application
2018 Lodging Tax Grant Application Summary
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Finance; Kristin Garcia – Finance Director 360‐403‐3431
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The lodging tax advisory committee would like to have a discussion with council to identify priorities
for the 2018 lodging tax program. The committee would like to discuss and understand the priority
for current distributions including;
Items of priority from the list of tourism goals established by council – should any one item
receive more weight than the others
Should an event move toward sustainability and place less reliance on the lodging tax program
How should events be rated that do not draw visitors from 50+ miles away
How should events be rated that are high dollar requests but low attendance
Discussion on proportional share distribution (i.e. highest score receives 100% of their
request, no award for scores less than X, each applicant receives some amount of funding)
The committee would also like to discuss the council’s vision for tomorrow;
Building reserves for a larger project that will promote tourism and economic development in
the long term (i.e. events center)
Would the council be open to a future facilitated meeting to do long term visioning for the
lodging tax program
The total amount of the requests are $187,395 and there is $170,000 budgeted to award.
HISTORY:
On August 23, 2017, a training session was held for prospective applicants. Application due date
was October 6, 2017.
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ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
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2018
TOURISM / ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION FOR LODGING TAX FUNDING
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: - October 6, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
PLEASE SEND (1) COPIES TO:
CITY OF ARLINGTON
238 N. OLYMPIC
ARLINGTON, WA 98223
ATTN: Kristin Garcia, FINANCE DIRECTOR
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APPLICATION AVAILABILITY AND DEADLINE
The City of Arlington is accepting applications from public and non-profit agencies for projects that promote
economic development and tourism in the City.
Applications are available on the City’s Website at www.arlingtonwa.gov or by contacting the Finance
Department at 360-403-3421. Applications can be picked up at 238 N. Olympic Avenue Arlington, WA 98223.
Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 6, 2017. Applications must be submitted to the
Finance Office Attn: Kristin Garcia, Finance Director at 238 N. Olympic Avenue Arlington, WA 98223.
Please submit one copy of your application. Please do not double side your application and please do not us e
any other paper size that 8 ½ x 11. Application covers are discouraged. Faxed applications will not be
accepted.
To be eligible for consideration, your complete proposal must be received by the deadline, (incomplete
grant applications will not be reviewed and will not be eligible for funding). Please submit a separate
application for each event or project requested for funding.
APPLICATION REVIEW SCHEDULE
Each proposal submitted will be considered by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) for
recommendation to the City Council for final decision. The committee shall have the authority to negotiate
concerning the content of any applicant’s proposal. The review and award schedule is tentatively as follows;
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LTAC COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
RCW 67.28.1817 outlines the requirements of the lodging tax committee and states that membership must
include at least two members who are representatives of businesses required to collect the tax and at least two
members who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by the tax. The committee shall include
a voting member who is an elected official of the city.
LODGING TAX – WHAT CAN IT FUND?
Authorized uses of lodging tax can be found within RCW 67.28.1816 at http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW.
Lodging taxes can be used for;
Tourism marketing,
Marketing and operations of special events and festivals,
Operations of tourism-related facilities owned by non-profit organizations.
Operations and capital expenditures of tourism related facilities owned by municipalities.
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APPLICATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All Applicants:
Two letters of recommendation; each letter should explain the writer’s relationship to the project and/or
sponsor, the writer’s qualifications for commenting on the project, and the writer’s opinion of the
benefits of the proposed project.
At least one of the letters of endorsement must be from an establishment offering overnight
accommodations in the City of Arlington; failure to abide by this requirement shall result in
disqualification of your application even if it meets all other criteria.
A minimum33% match (of total project costs) is required to be eligible to receive funding.
Non-Profits:
Copy of state certificate of non-profit incorporation and/or Federal 501(c) (3) letter
Copy of Articles of Incorporation
Copy of current mission and goals statement
Copies of financial statements for the two most recent years:
This should include beginning cash balances, a listing of annual actual revenues, a
listing of annual actual expenditures, and the resulting ending fund cash balances.
(Beginning cash balance plus revenues minus expenditures equals the ending cash
balance.)
Copy of meeting minutes from the Board of Directors authorizing the submission of this application for
Hotel-Motel Funds.
Public Agencies:
Copy of meeting minutes showing official approval of project and authorization for this application.
Cooperative Projects:
Description of reasons for and benefits of cooperative approach
List of all co-sponsors by title and type (a co-sponsor is an organization providing monetary or other in-
kind support to the project. In-kind support may include but not limited to; marketing, providing the
venue, printing, distribution and/or volunteer hours)
Description of individual project responsibilities of co-sponsors
Letters from co-sponsors endorsing projects, citing responsibilities and agreeing to participate
Successful applicants will be required to enter into a contract with the City to provide reimbursement.
Reimbursement by the City will be due after performance under the contract is complete.
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:__________________________________________________________
Federal Tax Number:_______________________ UBI Number:___________________________
:_____________________________________________________________________
person who wrote or has the most knowledge about this application
: ________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________
City:______________________, State:_________, Zip:__________________________
Phone: ( )_______________, Email Address:________________________________
Signature:_____________________________________________________________________
(person with legal authority to sign contract with the City).
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________
City:______________________, State:_________, Zip:__________________________
Phone: ( )_______________, Email Address:________________________________
Signature:_____________________________________________________________________
Sponsor is(please check one): Non-Profit
Public Agency
Other, please explain ___________________________
:
Organization Name:____________________________, Phone Number( )_________________
Contact Person Email Address:___________________, Phone Number ( )_________________
Amount Requested: $___________________, (Cannot exceed 66% of total grant)
Match: $___________________ (Minimum 33% match required
Total Project Budget: $___________________
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PROJECT BUDGET
Please detail the budget for your project. Remember that though the City will pay no personnel costs (wages,
benefits, etc.), such costs are eligible as a portion of your matching portion. The City can pay a share of such
costs as postage, design and layout of printed materials, printing, and communications.
Please specify whether your various match items will be either cash (C) or in-kind (I/K). If you have
both provide dollar amount for each type of match.
Project Title: ______________________________________________________
Activity Type (Select one) Event/ Festival ● Marketing ● Facility
Start Date: ____________________ End Date: ____________________
One Time Event Yes No If no, please describe the sustainability of future funding for this event;
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Item City (not
more than
66% of Grant)
Match
Minimum 33%
required
C=Cash
I=In-Kind
Total line item
cost.
1.
$ $ C
I
$
2.
$ $ C
I
$
3.
$ $ C
I
$
4.
$ $ C
I
$
5.
$ $ C
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6.
$ $ C
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Totals:
$
$ $
Please include a description and/or documentation to support in kind contributions.
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PREDICTED ATTENDANCE & OVERNIGHT STAYS
Predicted Attendance: _______(year)
Capacity available for venue: __________________________
Attendance that will travel 50+ Miles: ________________________________
Attendance, Out of state, or Out of Country: ___________________________
Attendance, local – travel less than 50 miles:___________________________
Estimated number of overnight stays from this event:____________________
Past Attendance – From the same or similar past event:_______(year)
Capacity available for venue: __________________________
Attendance that did travel 50+ Miles: ________________________________
Attendance, Out of state, or Out of Country: ___________________________
Attendance, local – travel less than 50 miles:___________________________
Estimated number of overnight stays from this event:____________________
Please explain (type or write legibly) any significant variations between predicted attendance and past
attendance, if applicable.
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SELECTION OF TOURSIM GOALS
Successful applicants must also demonstrate that the activity contributes toward the following tourism goals.
Please select the tourism goals applicable to your event or project. Mark as many as apply. In the project
description section , include a brief narrative describing how your activity accomplishes one or more of these
goals;
Increase hotel occupancy in the City of Arlington by creating overnight stays.
Increase overnight stays during the off season.
Provide visitor attractions and/or promote the area’s existing attractions.
Demonstrate city-wide economic benefit.
Advertising special events, festivals, meetings or retreats that encourage visitor attendance.
Establish, maintain or enhance visitor friendly infrastructure – restrooms, signage, information centers,
and facilities.
Use existing facilities for events that promote visitor attendance.
Developing key community assets such as parks and trails.
Creating or continuing partnerships with existing organizations that promote events and visitors.
Innovative new activities that promote tourism.
Encourages repeat visits.
Free community events
Family friendly events.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Include a brief narrative describing how your activity accomplishes one or more of the goals selected
from the last page.
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PROJECT TIME LINE
Please use the chart below to break out your project into its major items, showing when each will be
accomplished.
MONTH
TASK ITEM
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Please use the space below to provide any necessary background on elements of your project time line.
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SELECTION AND AWARD PROCESS
Funding of the program and specific awards are dependent on recommendations of the City’s Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee (LTAC). The LTAC will receive all applications and recommend a list of qualified
projects and funding levels that will be forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Funds will be
awarded on a scoring criteria, and applicants will be notified following City Council decision.
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis only. Request for reimbursement, along with supporting
documentation, must be mailed or dropped off at; Attn: Finance Department 238 N. Olympic Avenue Arlington
WA 98223. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2018 and final requests for reimbursement
must be received by January 15th, 2019.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants will be required to submit an annual report of lodging tax expenditures for festivals,
special events and tourism related facilities owned by local jurisdictions or non-profit organizations describing
the actual number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip. The annual report is attached for your
convenience. The annual report must be submitted to the finance department on or before the
applicant’s last request for reimbursement, no final reimbursements will be made without completed
annual report. A copy of the report is provided on page 13 and 14.
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APPLICANT CHECKLIST
Must be included with Application:
_____ Signed application.
_____ Two letters of recommendation, at least one letter of endorsement from an establishment offering
overnight accommodations in the City of Arlington.
_____ Non-profits, copy of state certificate of non-profit incorporation and/or Federal 501(c) letter.
_____ Copy of Articles of Incorporation.
_____ Copy of current mission and goals statement.
_____ Copies of financial statements for the two most recent years:
This should include beginning cash balances, a listing of annual actual revenues, a
listing of annual actual expenditures, and the resulting ending fund cash balances.
(Beginning cash balance plus revenues minus expenditures equals the ending cash
balance.)
_____ Copy of meeting minutes from the Board of Directors authorizing the submission of this
application for Hotel-Motel Funds (does not apply to public agencies).
Fill in Sections:
_____ Page 4, Application - General Information
_____ Page 5, Project Budget
_____ Page 6, Predicted Attendance & Overnight Stays for each event
_____ Page 7, Selection of Tourism Goals
_____ Page 8, Project Description (provide brief narrative).
_____ Page 9, Project Time Line, with necessary background on elements of your project time line.
Cooperative Projects:
_____ Description of reasons for and benefits of cooperative approach.
_____ List of all co-sponsors by title and type.
_____ Description of individual project responsibilities of co-sponsors
_____ Letters from co-sponsors endorsing projects, citing responsibilities and agreeing to participate.
Public Agencies Only:
_____ Copy of meeting minutes showing official approval of project and authorization for this
application.
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GRANT APPLICATION RATING FORM
Criteria Points Possible Application Question Points Awarded
Co-Sponsors
15 pts.
Yes = 15
No = 0
Page 4, Application
Attracts tourists from at
least 50 miles away
20pts.
Yes 20
No = 0
Page 6, Predicted Attendance
Attributable Lodging
Stays
20 pts.
0 = 0
1 – 25 = 5
26 – 75 = 10
76 – 150 = 15
More than 150 = 20
Page 6, Predicted Attendance
Supports City Tourism
Goals
30 pts.
Yes 30
No = 0
Page 7, Project Description
Length of Impact
15 pts.
Date specific = 5
Seasonal = 10 (2 or more days)
Year Round = 15
Page 9, Project Timeline
Total points = 100. Funding will be awarded proportionally based on the number of points (i.e. applications
with a higher score will receive a higher proportionate share of the total grant funding available to be awarded).
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Lodging Tax Annual Expenditure Report
Organization:
Activity Name:
*Activity Type (Select one) Event/ Festival ● Marketing ● Facility
Start Date
End Date
Funds Requested $
Funds Awarded $
Total Activity Cost $
* If more than one event is included in grant, please fill out one report for each event.
Attendance Information:
Overall Attendance
Enter the total number of people predicted to
attend this activity, the actual number of
people who attended this event activity, and
select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
Actual (Estimated)
*Method
Please Explain
**Please Select Method determine: Direct or Indirect Count; Representative or Informal Survey; Structured Estimate; Other or N/A
Attendance, 50+ Miles
Predicted:
Actual (Estimated)
**Method
Please Explain
**Please Select Method determine: Direct or Indirect Count; Representative or Informal Survey; Structured Estimate; Other or N/A
Attendance, out of State, Out of Country Predicted:
Actual (Estimated)
**Method
Please Explain
**Please Select Method determine: Direct or Indirect Count; Representative or Informal Survey; Structured Estimate; Other or N/A
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Continued:
Attendance, Paid for Overnight Lodging
Predicted:
Actual (Estimated)
**Method
Please Explain
Attendance, Did Not Pay for Overnight
Lodging:
Enter the number of predicted to attend this
activity without paying for overnight lodging,
the actual number of people who attended this
activity without paying for overnight lodging,
and select the method used to determine the
attendance.
Predicted:
Actual (Estimated)
**Method
Please Explain
**Please Select Method determine: Direct or Indirect Count; Representative or Informal Survey; Structured Estimate; Other or N/A
Paid Lodging nights
Total projected and estimated actual number
of paid lodging nights. One Lodging night =
one or more persons occupying one room for
one night.
Predicted:
Actual (Estimated)
**Method
Please Explain
**Please Select Method determine: Direct or Indirect Count; Representative or Informal Survey; Structured Estimate; Other or N/A
Notes
Please enter any additional information about this
use of lodging tax funds.
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Lodging Tax Grant Application Summary
Here is a summary of the lodging tax grant applications that have been received.
APPLICANT PROJECT AMOUNT REQUESTED
Arlington Arts Council Art at Legion Park $3,000
Arlington Arts Council Blues Concert $11,900
Arlington Fly‐In Arlington Fly‐In $26,000
Arlington‐Smokey Point Chamber 4th of July Parade $5,000
Arlington‐Smokey Point Chamber Cascade Loop $7,430
Arlington‐Smokey Point Chamber Centennial Sk8 Fest $6,100
Arlington‐Smokey Point Chamber Quilt Trail $3,000
Arlington‐Smokey Point Chamber Visitor’s Information Center $19,800
City of Arlington – Parks Eagle Festival $5,200
City of Arlington – Parks Event Kiosk $1,500
City of Arlington – Parks Legion Park Stage $12,400
City of Arlington – Parks Sign Permit $590
City of Arlington – Parks Summer Outdoor
Entertainment
$7,900
DABA Brochure $5,500
DABA Hometown Holidays $5,000
DABA Show and Shine $6,500
DABA Street Fair $3,500
DABA Viking Fest $7,750
Stilliguamish Valley Pioneers Sillaguamish Valley Pioneers
Association
$4,225
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical
Society
Stillaguamish Valley
Genealogical Society
$42,600
Vision for a Cure Brewfest $2,500
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #8
Attachment
H
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 23, 2017
SUBJECT:
September 2017 Financial Report
ATTACHMENTS:
Financial Reports –
Narrative
General Fund Operating Statement
Revenue Charts
Other Fund Operating Statements
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Finance; Kristin Garcia – Finance Director 360‐403‐3431
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Attached is the September 2017 financial report.
HISTORY:
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only.
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2017 September Financial Report – Kristin Garcia, Finance Director
GENERAL FUND
The general fund’s ending fund balance as of September 30, 2017 was $2,599,828.
Sales tax revenues through September 30, 2017 were $3,173,412. In reviewing sales tax collections
from existing business from January – September 2016 compared to January – September 2017, tax
collections are down for existing businesses, primarily in the communications industry. If you
compare tax collections from new businesses over this same period, their growth resulted in a net
increase of tax revenue to the city, of $225,788 or 8% growth over last year. The new business
growth is primarily in the retail and construction industry.
We received the September distribution for marijuana excise tax which is significantly lower than
the State estimates that were provided when we built the 2017 ‐ 2018 budget last fall. This is due to
legislative changes that reduced the cap on distributions from $15 million to $6 million. This means
that we’ll fall short of our budget projections for 2017. The State intends to review revenue
collections in February 2018 and could potentially increase the cap and adjust distributions for next
year. We did not decrease this revenue line item in the 2018 budget pending potential adjustment
from the State and we decreased other revenue line items which were more significant to overall
revenue.
September was another big month for building permit revenue with $80,474 collected. Year to date
collections are $464,846, our biggest year in at least the last 7 years!
OTHER FUNDS
Growth Management Fund – the growth we’re continuing to experience is not only reflected in the
city’s building permit revenues but is also reflected in park and traffic mitigation fees. Fees
collected in September were $284,190 bringing the year to date collections to over $1.1 million!
We’re also seeing in the water/sewer capital improvement funds, that water/sewer connection fees
also exceed budget.
Airport Reserve Fund – In 2016, the City signed a $400,000 promissory note with 59th Holdings for
the purchase of a building located on airport property. In September 2017, the note was paid in
full! The note payoff was $382,059 which was deposited in the Airport’s reserve fund.
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OTHER ITEMS
Audit Update – The auditors have completed fieldwork and are preparing the audit report. There is
one item related to procurement that is still pending review to determine reporting level. There are
no issues with the financial statements and all prior year recommendations have been addressed.
No other significant items were identified during the audit. There is an exit conference scheduled
for November 6, 2017 at 9 am in the executive conference room at City Hall.
Investments – The city’s total investment portfolio as of September 30, 2017 is $34.7 million, up by
$6.5 million since last September. The general fund represents about 12% of the current cash and
investment portfolio. The increase in the portfolio is due to a variety of sources including, sales tax
revenues, building permit fees, mitigation fees, water/sewer connection fees, proceeds from a loan
payoff and enterprise funds revenues exceeding expenses.
Passports
2017 September October November December
Applications
Processed
20
Social Services Fund
2017 July August September October November December
Donations
Received
$500 $129 $500
September donation from Top Shelf Co.
28.2
34.7
9/2016 9/2017
Cash and Investment Balances
In Millions