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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_07-14-25 Council WorkshopSPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 711 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Don Vanney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Don Vanney – Julie APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN 1. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 ATTACHMENT A Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Heather Logan 2. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 ATTACHMENT B Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Rob Toyer 3. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.56 ATTACHMENT C Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Debora Nelson 4. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.68 ATTACHMENT D Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Leisha Nobach 5. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.72 ATTACHMENT E Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT Arlington City Council Workshop Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers – 110 E 3rd Street SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 711 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council. Please limit your remarks to three minutes. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe / Mayor Don Vanney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #1 Attachment ACOUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Approving Amendment to AMC Chapter 20.16 Utilities ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance, Code Amendment Overview, Planning Commission Findings of Fact, and Staff Report DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: The amendments to AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to sections 20.16.240, 20.16.265, and 20.16.270 clarifying when permits are required for certain types of activities and clarifying language for permit time limits and placing a project on hold. HISTORY: and Economic Development Department needed to clarify when certain permits are required and has some applicants that are delaying project resubmittals that result in permit applications being extended up to a year or more. Washington State Legislature enacted a streamlined permitting procesadopted in 2024. The proposed language clarifies language around permit time limits and placing a project on hold. The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the requirements. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information “I move to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.16 and authorize the Mayor to sign the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.16 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PERMITS AND LAND DIVISION APPROVAL UNDER CITY PLANNING NO. PLN 1292 WHEREAS, the city has proposed an update to the Permits and Land Division Approval regulations to the City zoning code; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission considered the revisions on June 3, 2025 and at a public hearing conducted on June 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made findings and provided its recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the same at a workshop held on July 14, 2025, a meeting on July 21, 2025, and considered them along with the Planning Commission recommendations; and the City Council having determined approving said amendment was in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, the amendments were presented to the Department of Commerce for comment and said Department had no comments on the ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the municipal code and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.16.240 shall be and hereby amended as follows: 20.16.240 Time Limit for Resubmitting Additional Information. If while processing a permit the Community and Economic Development Director or hearing body requests additional information or revised plans necessary to continue processing the permit or for determining consistency with this Title, the applicant shall submit such information or revised plans within sixty (60) days of the request. An One extension of this deadline may be granted for up to 60 days by the requesting authority if it is determined that the time is not adequate given the information requested, however this may result in an extension to the established time limits for permit processing per 20.16.270(d). The community and economic development department shall not issue more than one resubmittal extension, allowing the applicant a total of 120 days to submit the requested information or revised plans. If the city does not receive the requested information within the permit extension timeframe, then the project is considered void. If an extension is requested the applicant shall provide to the city in writing the reasons for the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 2 extension of the deadline. The extension request must be received a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the deadline. Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.16.265 shall be and hereby amended as follows: 20.16.265 Fire Marshal Code Official Approval Prior to Issuance of Permits. No zoning, special use, or conditional use permit shall receive final approval until the Fire Marshal Code Official has verified that the provisions of AMC Title 15 are satisfied. Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.16.270 shall be and hereby amended as follows: 20.16.270 Time Limits for Permit Processing. (d) If, at any time, an applicant informs the city, in writing, that the applicant would like to temporarily suspend the review of the project for more than 60 days, or if an applicant is not responsive for more than 60 consecutive days after the city has notified the applicant, in writing, that additional information is required to further process the application, an additional 30 days may be added to the time periods for the city to issue a final decision for each type of project permit that is subject to this chapter. (1) A temporary suspension of a project may be granted for a maximum of 120 days by the requesting authority if it is determined that additional time is needed to complete the project. If the project does not become active after temporary suspension, then the project is considered void. The temporary suspension request must be received a minimum of five (5) working days prior to any project deadlines. (2) Any written notice from the city to the applicant that additional information is required to further process the application must include a notice that nonresponsiveness for 60 consecutive days may result in 30 days being added to the time for review. For the purposes of this subsection, “nonresponsiveness” means that the applicant is not making demonstrable progress on providing additional requested information to the city, or that there is no ongoing communication from the applicant to the city on the applicant’s ability or willingness to provide the additional information. Section 4. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 5. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication as provided by law. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 3 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of _____________________, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ _ Don E. Vanney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Oskar E. Rey, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 New or Renamed Table of Contents Code Sections: •None. New Language Sections: •None. Updated Language Sections: •20.16.240 Time Limit for Resubmitting Additional Information. o Added language that the city will allow one additional 60 day resubmittalextension for each project. Currently there is no extension limitations. •20.16.265 Fire Code Of�icial Approval Prior to Issuance of Permits. o Updating the language from Fire Marshal to Fire Code Of�icial. This matchesthe language in the International Building Code and International Fire Code. •20.16.270 Time Limits for Permitting Processing. o Added language to limit the timeframe a project can be placed on hold to 120days. Removed Language Sections: •No complete sections were removed with this amendment. •None. This is a CED staff proposed update based on recent private and publicdevelopment proposals. AMC Chapter 20.16 – Permits and Land Division Approval Zoning Code Amendment Overview Summary - Amy Rusko, Director Washington State Legislation or Other Requirements City of Arlington Community & Economic Development 18204 59th Avenue NE - Arlington, WA, 98223 - 360-403-3551 – www.arlingtonwa.gov FINDING OF FACTS Melissa Johnson, Chair FINDING OF FACTS 360.403.3551 REGARDING: PLN #1292 AMC CHAPTER 20.16, Permits and Land Division Approval. Zoning Code Amendment • This is a city-initiated zoning code amendment to update sections: AMC 20.16.240-Time limit for resubmitting additional Information AMC 20.16.265-Fire Marshal approval prior to Issuance of permits AMC 20.16.270-Time limits for permit processing, paragraph (d)(1). SUMMARY: Proposed amendments: AMC 20.16.240-Time limit for resubmitting additional Information • Previously the code stated, “An extension of this deadline may be granted” should Community & Economic Development (CED) or the hearing body require additional Information or revised plans. The code has been updated to specify, “One extension of this deadline may be granted for up to 60 days”. • CED shall not issue more than one resubmittal extension, allowing the applicant a total of 120 days. • If the information is not received within the extension timeframe, the project will be considered void. AMC 20.16.265-Fire Marshal approval prior to issuance of permits • The word “Marshal” has been replaced with “Code Official” in both the title and context to agree with AMC Title 15. AMC 20.16.270-Time limits for permit processing, paragraph (d)(1) • New addition, subparagraph (1), was added to paragraph (d). o A temporary suspension of a project may be granted for a maximum of 120 days by the requesting authority if it is determined additional time is needed to complete the project. o If a temporary suspension is required, the applicant shall provide in writing, to the city, the reasons for the temporary suspension. o The temporary suspension request must be received a minimum of five (5) working days prior to any project deadlines. The Planning Commission therefore transmits the following findings and recommendations to City Council: FINDINGS: 1. SEPA Compliance: SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on May 16, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted on: The City Public Notice Website, at City Hall and Arlington Library. Emails were sent to Review Agencies and The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. The comment period was May 20, 2025 to June 3, 2025. No comments were received. 2. Public Notification/Involvement: Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations: Workshop on June 3, 2025 and a Planning Meeting on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted on - 2 - the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails were distributed to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. 3. Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106). 60-day review notice was sent on April 17, 2025. The deadline for the 60-day review was June 16, 2025. 4. Planning Commission Public Hearing was held on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice was done via the City Public Notice Website, the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails sent to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. No public comments were received. 5. City Council Public Meeting Presentations will be done via a Workshop on July 14, 2025 and a Meeting on July 21, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice will be posted on the City Council Agenda Online and emails will be sent to those on the City Council Email Distribution List. 6. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: These amendments comply with the following City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Goals: LU-2, LU-2.1. 7. Compliance with AMC Chapter 20.96, Amendments. Amendment complies with: 20.96.010(a), 20.96.100(a), 20.96.110, 20.96.120(a)(c), 20.96.130, 20.96.140(1)(2). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing findings and a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN # 1292. Respectfully submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development to the City Council This 27th Day of June 2025. __________________________________ Melissa Johnson Arlington City Planning Commission Chair Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1292 Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division thCITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: Planning Commission From: Amy Rusko, Director Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 Date Prepared: July 7, 2025 Regarding: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1292 A.INTRODUCTIONThe AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the ArlingtonMunicipal code that includes updates to the permits and land division approval chapter. Includedwith this staff report is the proposed code amendments. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment Requested Action: City Council Approval B.DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATIONThe 2025 AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to sections 20.16.240, 20.16.265, and 20.16.270 clarifying when permits are required for certain types of activities and clarifying language for permit time limits and placing a project on hold. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1292 Page 2 of 3 C.REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS1.SEPA COMPLIANCE: Type of Determination Issued Date Distribution and Public Notice SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) 5/16/2025 Emailed to Review Agencies Posted at City Hall and Arlington Library The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 Public comments received during the public comment period. Comment Summary City Response No comments received to date. Not Applicable 2.PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT: Public Notice and Meeting Type Meeting Date(s) Distribution and Public Notice Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 6/3/2025 Meeting: 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106) N/A Date Sent for 60-Day Review – 4/17/2025 Deadline for 60-Day Review – 6/16/2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing 6/17/2025 City Public Notice Website Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 City Council Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 7/14/2025 Meeting: 7/21/2025 City Council Agenda Online City Council Email Distribution List 3.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE: Goal or Policy Goal Description Summary LU-2 Ensure equitable access to City resources and programs through proactive and transparent outreach efforts, completed on multiple platforms, and where appropriate, in multiple languages. LU-2.1 Regularly review existing development regulations to remove requirements that unnecessarily hinder the development process. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1292 Page 3 of 3 4.COMPLIANCE WITH AMC CHAPTER 20.96 - AMENDMENTS Regulation Meets (a)Amendments to the text of this title may bemade in accordance with the provisions of thischapter.has followed the provision of Chapter 20.96 by being processed through the 2025 Docket as a Development Regulation Amendment. Development Regulations. (a)All proposed text amendments to thedevelopment or zoning regulations shall bedeveloped, submitted, and presented by the citystaff, based on direction from the city council,planning commission, or the director ofcommunity and economic development. process. The City Council approved the 2025 Final Docket through Resolution 2025-003. Staff shall transmit to the department of commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least sixty days in advance of adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106. Department of Commerce on April 17, 2025 for the standard 60-day review. Regulation Amendments. (a)An open record public hearing shall be heldbefore the planning commission for allamendments.(c)The city shall give public notice of all publichearings as required by section 20.24.020. hearing at the July 21, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. The public noticing is described under Section 2 above. Development Regulation Amendments. The planning commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision of denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the city council for review and decision. Findings of Fact that is signed by the Chair. City Staff then includes the Findings of Fact within the City Council packet for review prior to the City Council workshop and meeting. Development Regulation Amendments. The city council’s approval, modification, deferral, or denial of a development regulations amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria: (1)The proposed amendment is consistent withthe goals, objectives, and policies of theComprehensive Plan, the Multi-County PlanningPolicies, County Planning Policies, and the GrowthManagement Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and(2)The proposed change is necessary to furtherthe public interest based on present needs andconditions. provided by staff and considers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, County Planning Policies, the Growth Management Act, and RCW Chapter 36.70A, along with the overall public interest prior to considering a decision. (d)RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1292. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #2 Attachment B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Approving Amendment to AMC Chapter 20.44 Supplemental Uses ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance, Code Amendment Overview, Planning Commission Findings of Fact, and Staff Report DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: includes updates to sections 20.44.020G, 20.44.035, and 20.44.080 updating language for off-street parking for unit lot subdivisions, fire authority information, and mobile sales and delivery permitting criteria. HISTORY: and Economic Development Department needed to update the off-street parking for unit lot subdivisions to match the code amendment of Chapter 20.72 and establish application criteria in code for the different types of mobile sales and delivery permitting. The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the state law and local requirements. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information “I move to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.44 and authorize the Mayor to sign the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.44 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS UNDER CITY PLANNING NO. PLN 1294 WHEREAS, the city has proposed an update to the Supplemental Use Regulations to the City zoning code; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission considered the revisions on June 3, 2025 and at a public hearing conducted on June 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made findings and provided its recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the same at a workshop held on July 14, 2025, a meeting on July 21, 2025, and considered them along with the Planning Commission recommendations; and the City Council having determined approving said amendment was in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, the amendments were presented to the Department of Commerce for comment and said Department provided comments on May 16, 2025 and city staff incorporated the comments in the proposed code amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the municipal code and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.020G shall be and is hereby amended as follows: 20.44.020G Off-Street Parking (a) The minimum amount of parking shall be required by Chapter 20.72. Required off-street parking space may be provided in an area owned and maintained in common by the homeowner’s association. Parking spaces are located in a common area shall be available to residents or guest or invitees of residents and shall not be reserved for any specific dwelling units. (b) One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for every four lots proposed and be adjacent to the units for which they are required. (cb) All required off-street parking spaces shall be maintained in perpetuity for off-street parking for the residents, or guests of residents. Such spaces shall not be used at any time or in any manner that precluded use for off-street parking of operable motor vehicles regularly used by occupants of the unit lot dwellings. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 2 (dc) Parking shall be prohibited in fire lanes, and each fire lane shall be clearly identified with signage and pavement markings to indicate that the fire lane is not to be used for parking at any time. The homeowner’s association shall be responsible for enforcing this requirement. The city shall have the authority to remove any vehicle illegally parked in a fire lane at the vehicle owner’s expense. (ed) The unit lot subdivision shall provide bicycle parking facilities equal to one stall for every four lots or provide within the garages of each unit. Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.035 shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 20.44.035 Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Encampments (S)The homeless encampment shall conform to the following fire department code official requirements: (i)There shall be no open fires for cooking without pre-approval by the Fire DepartmentCode Official and no open fires for heating;(ii)No heating appliances within the individual tents are allowed without pre- approval bythe Fire DepartmentCode Official;(iii)No cooking appliances other than microwave appliances are allowed in individual tents;(iv)An adequate number, with appropriate rating, of fire extinguishers shall be provided asapproved by the Fire DepartmentCode Official;(v)Adequate access for fire and emergency medical apparatus shall be provided. This shallbe determined by the Fire DepartmentCode Official;(vi)Adequate separation between tents and other structures shall be maintained asdetermined by the Fire DepartmentCode Official; and(vii)All electrical installation shall comply with all national, state and local codes. Electricalcords are not to be strung together and any cords used must be approved for exterioruse. Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.080 shall be and hereby is amended in its entirety as follows: 20.44.080 Administrative Conditional Use Permits for Mobile Sales and Delivery. (a)Requirements for All Mobile Sales and Delivery (i)This section establishes a mechanism for whereby the City may issue a permit to allow for mobile sales and deliveries allowed in zones consistent with the uses found in Chapter 20.40 Table of Permissible Uses. (ii)Mobile sales and deliveries are intended as an accessory use to a primary use on a specific parcel. The mobile sales and deliveries use shall not be a standalone use on a vacant parcel. Mobile sales and deliveries shall not be permanent fixtures on a site. (iii)An application and all submittal requirements for an administrative conditional use permit will be reviewed and approved by the Community and Economic Development Director. (iv)The proposed narrative is required to provide the following: proposed use, hours of operation, duration of stay, strategies to minimize traffic congestion and pedestrian hazards, ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 3 (v) The proposed site plan is required to show the following: proposed location on the property with setbacks from property lines, ingress/egress on the property, parking stalls, ADA parking stalls, on-site traffic flow, pedestrian access/crosswalks, and drive- thru stacking, along with landscaping screening (if needed). (vi) The proposed use is required to include the following with the application: Snohomish County Health District approval letter, commissary kitchen agreement, restroom facility agreement, hand washing stations, water use, grey water disposal, refuse receptacles, and proof of vehicle registration, (vii) The mobile sales and deliveries use shall obtain a Washington State Business License and City Endorsement License prior to opening for business. Business licenses require annual renewal. (viii) The City may issue and renew permits on an annual basis in conjunction with a valid business license. (ix) The city may grant an administrative conditional use permit for mobile sales and delivery only if it finds the proposed use meets one of the following criteria listed in (b) or (c) based on the type of mobile sales and deliveries use. (b) Mobile Sales and Deliveries and Food Truck Sales and Deliveries – All City Limits: (i) The proposed mobile sales and deliveries use proposed shall meet the requirements of (a) above; and (ii) The proposed use and site plan will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and (iii) The proposed use and site plan will be consistent with the intent of the underlying zone, including the Airport Projection District and Critical Areas; and (iv) The proposed use may be conditioned on hours of operation, duration of stay, strategies to minimize traffic congestion or pedestrian hazards, or any other concern; and (v) Proposed food truck sales and deliveries shall obtain an Arlington Food Truck Fire Inspection Program Checklist or provide an approved Washington State Association of Fire Marshals Food Truck Inspection Checklist or Regional Fire Marshals Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Checklist. Fire inspections require annual renewal. (c) Food Truck Sales – City Designated Food Truck Court: (i) The proposed mobile sales and deliveries use proposed meets the requirements of (a) above, except: (A) Item (ii) as the food truck court has designated this use within the confinements of the court; and (B) Item (iv) does not require strategies to minimize traffic congestion and pedestrian hazards; and (C) Item (v) does not require a site plan, as the food truck court has designated food truck operation areas and each vehicle will be assigned a space to operate; and (D) Item (vi) does not require restroom facility agreement; and ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 4 (ii)The proposed use may be conditioned on hours of operation, duration of stay, or any other concern; and (iii)Proposed food truck sales and deliveries shall obtain an Arlington Food Truck Fire Inspection Program Checklist or provide an approved Washington State Association of Fire Marshals Food Truck Inspection Checklist or Regional Fire Marshals Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Checklist. Fire inspections require annual renewal. Section 4. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 5. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of _____________________, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ _ Don E. Vanney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Oskar E. Rey, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 New or Renamed Table of Contents Code Sections: • None. New Language Sections: • 20.44.080 Administrative Conditional Use Permits for Mobile Sales and Delivery. o This section was rewritten to establish the different types of mobile sales and delivery that are currently allowed in the city. The section was split into three sections; (a) discusses all non-food related mobile sales and deliveries, (b) discusses food trucks located in all areas of the city, and (c) discusses food trucks located in the city designated and owned food truck court. This was necessary because there are specific criteria for each of the use areas and types of mobile sales. Updated Language Sections: • 20.44.020G Off-Street Parking. o Updated the additional off-street parking for unit lot subdivisions to match the changes made to AMC 20.72. Unit lot subdivision developments provide unit sizes for middle housing which is subject to speci�ic Washington State regulations. o Updated the bicycle parking for unit lot subdivisions. The projects will not be required to provide additional bicycle parking with the subdivision outside of the garage of every unit. • 20.44.035 Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Encampments. o The only change is to section (S) to update the language from Fire Department to Fire Code Of�icial. This matches the language in the International Building Code and International Fire Code. Removed Language Sections: • No complete sections were removed with this amendment. • For AMC 20.44.020G – RCW 36.70A.635(6)(e) and RCW 36.70A.622(c) • For AMC 20.44.035 and AMC 20.44.080 – These are CED staff proposed updates based on recent private and public development proposals. AMC Chapter 20.44 – Supplemental Use Regulations Zoning Code Amendment Overview Summary - Amy Rusko, Director Washington State Legislation or Other Requirements City of Arlington Community & Economic Development 18204 59th Avenue NE - Arlington, WA, 98223 - 360-403-3551 – www.arlingtonwa.gov FINDING OF FACTS Melissa Johnson, Chair FINDING OF FACTS 360.403.3551 REGARDING: PLN #1294 AMC CHAPTER 20.44, Supplemental Use Regulations, Zoning Code Amendment •This is a city-initiated zoning code amendment to update sections: AMC 20.44.020G-Off-street parking AMC 20.44.035-Administrative conditional use permits for homeless encampments AMC 20.44.080-Administrative conditional use permits for mobile sales and delivery. SUMMARY: Proposed amendments: AMC 20.44.020G, Off-street parking •Removed from this section is paragraph (b), “One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for every four lots proposed and be adjacent to the units for which they are required.” •Clarification added, to paragraph (d). Previous code read, “The unit lot subdivision shall provide bicycle parking facilities equal to one stall for every four lots.” Amendment adds to the end of the sentence, “or provide within the garages of each unit.” •Paragraphs were alphabetically re-identified, due to paragraph (b) being removed. AMC 20.44.035, Administrative conditional use permits for homeless encampments •Paragraphs (S)(i)(ii)(iv)(v) and (vi) replaced “Department” with “Code Official.” AMC 20.44.080, Administrative conditional use permits for mobile sales and delivery •Re-structuring of the code, provides specific regulations applying to three specific elements of mobile sales and delivery: o Requirements for All Mobile Sales and Delivery. o Mobile Sales and Deliveries and Food Truck Sales and Deliveries-All City Limits. o Food Truck Sales-City Designated Food Truck Court. •Paragraph (a), Requirements for All Mobile Sales and Delivery, was updated by adding to the original code: o Proposed site plan must show setbacks from property lines and pedestrian access/crosswalks. o Documents that must be included with the application for a conditional use permit: -Snohomish County Health District approval letter -Commissary kitchen agreement -Restroom facility agreement -Proof of vehicle registration -City may issue and renew permits on an annual basis in conjunction with a valid business License. •The City may grant an administrative conditional use permit for mobile sales and deliveries only if it finds the proposed use meets one of the following criteria listed in (b) or (c) based on the type of mobile sales and deliveries use. - 2 - • Paragraph (b), Mobile Sales and Deliveries and Food Truck Sales and Deliveries-All City Limits, was updated by including: • Proposed mobile sales and deliveries shall meet the requirements of (a) above, and • Proposed use and site plan will not be materially detrimental to public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and • The site plan will be consistent with the intent of the underlying zone, including the Airport Protection District and Critical areas; and • Proposed use may be conditioned on hours of operation, during of stay, strategies to minimize traffic congestion or pedestrian hazards or any other concerns; and • Proposed food truck sales and deliveries shall obtain an Arlington Food Truck Fire Inspection Program checklist or provide an approved, Washington State Association of Fire Marshals Food Truck Inspection Checklist or Regional Fire Marshals Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Checklist. Fire inspections require annual renewal. • Paragraph (c), Food Truck Sales-City Designated Food Truck Court, is a new paragraph to 20.44.080 Criteria added: • Proposed mobile sales and deliveries use must meet the requirements of (a), except; -Item (ii) as the food truck court has designated this use within the confinements of the court; and -Item (iv) does not require strategies to minimize traffic, congestion, and pedestrian hazards; and -Item (v) does not require a site plan, since the food truck court has been designated as a food truck operation area and each vehicle will be assigned a space to operate, and -Item (vi) does not require restroom facility agreement; and • The proposed use may be conditioned on hours of operation, duration of stay or any other concern; and • proposed food truck sales and deliveries shall obtain an Arlington Food Truck Fire Inspection Program checklist or provide an approved, Washington State Association of Fire Marshals Food Truck Inspection Checklist or Regional Fire Marshals Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Checklist. Fire inspections require annual renewal. The Planning Commission therefore transmits the following findings and recommendations to City Council: FINDINGS: 1. SEPA Compliance: SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on May 16, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted: on the City Public Notice Website, at City Hall and Arlington Library. Emails were sent to Review Agencies and The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. The comment period was May 20, 2025 to June 3, 2025. No comments were received. 2. Public Notification/Involvement: Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations: workshop on June 3, 2025 and a Planning Meeting on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails were distributed to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. No public comments were received. 3. Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106). 60-day review notice was sent on April 17, 2025. The deadline for the 60-day review was June 16, 2025. 4. Planning Commission Public Hearing was held on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice was done via the City Public Notice Website, the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails sent to those on -3 - the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. No public comments were received. 5.City Council Public Meeting Presentations will be done via a Workshop on July 14, 2025 and a Meeting on July 21, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice will be posted on the City Council Agenda Online and emails will be sent to those on the City Council Email Distribution List. 6.Comprehensive Plan Compliance: These amendments comply with the following City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Goals: LU-2, LU-2.1, LU-9, LU-9.2, H-1, H-1.5, H-1.7. 7.Compliance with AMC Chapter 20.96, Amendments. Amendment complies with: 20.96.010(a), 20.96.100(a), 20.96.110, 20.96.120(a)(c), 20.96.130, 20.96.140(1)(2). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing findings and a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN # 1294. Respectfully submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development to the City Council This 27th Day of June 2025. __________________________________ Melissa Johnson Arlington City Planning Commission Chair Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 Page 1 of 4 Community and Economic Development Planning Division thCITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: City Council From: Amy Rusko, Director Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 Date Prepared: July 7, 2025 Regarding: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 A.INTRODUCTIONThe AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the ArlingtonMunicipal code that includes updates to the supplemental use regulations chapter. Included withthis staff report is the proposed code amendments. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment Requested Action: City Council Approval B.DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATIONThe 2025 AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to sections 20.44.020G, 20.44.035, and 20.44.080 updating language for off-street parking for unit lot subdivisions, fire authority information, and mobile sales and delivery permitting criteria. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 Page 2 of 4 C.REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS1.SEPA COMPLIANCE: Type of Determination Issued Date Distribution and Public Notice SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) 5/16/2025 Emailed to Review Agencies Posted at City Hall and Arlington Library The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 Public comments received during the public comment period. Comment Summary City Response No comments received to date. Not Applicable 2.PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT: Public Notice and Meeting Type Meeting Date(s) Distribution and Public Notice Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 6/3/2025 Meeting: 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106) N/A Date Sent for 60-Day Review – 4/17/2025 Deadline for 60-Day Review – 6/16/2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing 6/17/2025 City Public Notice Website Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 City Council Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 7/14/2025 Meeting: 7/21/2025 City Council Agenda Online City Council Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce: Comment Summary Date Received City Response Department of Commerce commented on AMC Chapter 20.72 regarding parking that also affected the amendment to AMC Section 20.44.020G, for compliance with RCW 36.70A.635(6)(e) and RCW 36.70A.622(c). 5/16/2025 Staff reviewed the email and Revised Code of Washington sections and made appropriate changes to the proposed code language. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 Page 3 of 4 3.COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE: Goal or Policy Goal Description Summary LU-2 Ensure equitable access to City resources and programs through proactive and transparent outreach efforts, completed on multiple platforms, and where appropriate, in multiple languages. LU-2.1 Regularly review existing development regulations to remove requirements that unnecessarily hinder the development process. LU-9 Encourage a mix of residential densities throughout the City. LU-9.2 Develop design standards and land use regulations to ensure compatibility of residential densities and surrounding no-residential use. H-1 Encourage a quality and diverse housing stock within the City. H-1.5 Review and continue to streamline development standards and regulations to reduce barriers to development, provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to housing. H-1.7 Consider the economic implications of proposed building and land use regulations so the intended public benefit is achieved with limited additional cost to housing. 4.COMPLIANCE WITH AMC CHAPTER 20.96 - AMENDMENTS Regulation Meets (a)Amendments to the text of this title may bemade in accordance with the provisions of thischapter.has followed the provision of Chapter 20.96 by being processed through the 2025 Docket as a Development Regulation Amendment. Development Regulations. (a)All proposed text amendments to thedevelopment or zoning regulations shall bedeveloped, submitted, and presented by the citystaff, based on direction from the city council,planning commission, or the director ofcommunity and economic development. process. The City Council approved the 2025 Final Docket through Resolution 2025-003. Staff shall transmit to the department of commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least sixty days in advance of adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106. Department of Commerce on April 17, 2025 for the standard 60-day review. Regulation Amendments. (a)An open record public hearing shall be heldbefore the planning commission for allamendments.(c)The city shall give public notice of all publichearings as required by section 20.24.020. hearing at the July 21, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. The public noticing is described under Section 2 above. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 Page 4 of 4 Regulation Meets Development Regulation Amendments. The planning commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision of denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the city council for review and decision. Findings of Fact that is signed by the Chair. City Staff then includes the Findings of Fact within the City Council packet for review prior to the City Council workshop and meeting. Development Regulation Amendments. The city council’s approval, modification, deferral, or denial of a development regulations amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria: (1)The proposed amendment is consistent withthe goals, objectives, and policies of theComprehensive Plan, the Multi-County PlanningPolicies, County Planning Policies, and the GrowthManagement Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and(2)The proposed change is necessary to furtherthe public interest based on present needs andconditions. provided by staff and considers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, County Planning Policies, the Growth Management Act, and RCW Chapter 36.70A, along with the overall public interest prior to considering a decision. (d)RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1294. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #3 Attachment C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Approving Amendment to AMC Chapter 20.56 Streets and Sidewalks ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance, Code Amendment Overview, Planning Commission Findings of Fact, and Staff Report DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: includes updates to section 20.56.060 updating language for the fire authority. HISTORY: and Economic Development Department needed to update the fire authority to match the International Building Code and International Fire Code language. The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the state law and local requirements. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information “I move to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.56 and authorize the Mayor to sign the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.56 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS REGULATIONS UNDER CITY PLANNING NO. PLN 1294 WHEREAS, the city has proposed an update to the Street and Sidewalks regulations to the City zoning code; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission considered the revisions on June 3, 2025 and at a public hearing conducted on June 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made findings and provided its recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the same at a workshop held on July 14, 2025, a meeting on July 21, 2025, and considered them along with the Planning Commission recommendations; and the City Council having determined approving said amendment was in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, the amendments were presented to the Department of Commerce for comment and said Department had no comments on the ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the municipal code and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.56.060 shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 20.56.060 Neighborhood Access and Coordination with Surrounding Streets. (a)All developments which shall create or cause to exist more than 49 dwelling units or more (new or a combination of new and existing) or non-residential developments that may attract 150 or more people (including employees and customers) at any one time (new or a combination of new and existing) shall have more than one point of access to the surrounding public street. An applicant may request in writing a waiver of this code requirement. The City, in its sole discretion, may waive this requirement when, in the opinion of the Fire Chief Code Official or his or her designee, adverse life and safety issues are adequately addressed by the proposed development. For the purposes of this section, an emergency access (crash gate) shall not be considered a vehicular access point and a boulevard shall be considered one access point. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 2 Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 3. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of _____________________, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ _ Don E. Vanney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Oskar E. Rey, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 New or Renamed Table of Contents Code Sections: • None. New Language Sections: • None Updated Language Sections: • 20.56.060 Neighborhood Access and Coordination with Surrounding Streets. o The only change is to section (a) to update the language from Fire Chief to Fire Code Of�icial. This matches the language in the International Building Code and International Fire Code. Removed Language Sections: • No complete sections were removed with this amendment. • None. This is a CED staff proposed update based on internal procedures. AMC Chapter 20.56 – Streets and Sidewalks Zoning Code Amendment Overview Summary - Amy Rusko, Director Washington State Legislation or Other Requirements City of Arlington Community & Economic Development 18204 59th Avenue NE - Arlington, WA, 98223 - 360-403-3551 – www.arlingtonwa.gov FINDING OF FACTS Melissa Johnson, Chair FINDING OF FACTS 360.403.3551 REGARDING: PLN #1296 AMC CHAPTER 20.56, Streets and Sidewalks, Zoning Code Amendment •This is a city-initiated zoning code amendment to update 20.56.060, Neighborhood Access and Coordination with Surrounding Streets. SUMMARY: Proposed Amendment: Replace the word “Chief” with “Code Official” in paragraph (a). The update would bring 20.56.060 into compliance with AMC Title 15. The Planning Commission therefore transmits the following findings and recommendations to City Council: FINDINGS: 1.SEPA Compliance: SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on May 16, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted: on the City Public Notice Website, at City Hall and Arlington Library. Emails were sent to Review Agencies and The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. The comment period was May 20, 2025 to June 3, 2025. No comments were received. 2.Public Notification/Involvement: Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations: workshop on June 3, 2025 and a Planning Meeting on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails were distributed to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. No public comments were received. 3.Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106). 60-day review notice was sent on April 17, 2025. The deadline for the 60-day review was June 16, 2025. 4.Planning Commission Public Hearing was held on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice was done via the City Public Notice Website, the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails sent to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. No public comments were received. 5.City Council Public Meeting Presentations will be done via a Workshop on July 14, 2025 and a Meeting on July 21, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice will be posted on the City Council Agenda Online and emails will be sent to those on the City Council Email Distribution List. 6.Comprehensive Plan Compliance: These amendments comply with the following City of Arlington Comprehensive Plan Goals: LU-2, LU-2.1. 7.Compliance with AMC Chapter 20.96, Amendments. Amendment complies with: 20.96.010(a), 20.96.100(a), 20.96.110, 20.96.120(a)(c), 20.96.130, 20.96.140(1)(2). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing findings and a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN # 1296. - 2 - Respectfully submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development to the City Council This 27th Day of June 2025. __________________________________ Melissa Johnson Arlington City Planning Commission Chair Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1296 Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division thCITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: City Council From: Amy Rusko, Deputy Director Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 Date Prepared: July 8, 2025 Regarding: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1296 A.INTRODUCTIONThe AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the ArlingtonMunicipal code that includes updates to the streets and sidewalks chapter. Included with this staffreport is the proposed code amendments. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment Requested Action: City Council Approval B.DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATIONThe 2025 AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to section 20.56.060 updating language for the fire authority. C.REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS1.SEPA COMPLIANCE: Type of Determination Issued Date Distribution and Public Notice SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) 5/16/2025 City Public Notice Website Emailed to Review Agencies Posted at City Hall and Arlington Library The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 Comment Period – 5/20/2025 to 6/3/2025 Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1296 Page 2 of 3 Public comments received during the public comment period. Comment Summary City Response No comments received to date. Not Applicable 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT: Public Notice and Meeting Type Meeting Date(s) Distribution and Public Notice Planning Commission Public Meeting Workshop: 6/3/2025 Meeting: 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106) N/A Date Sent for 60-Day Review – 4/17/2025 Deadline for 60-Day Review – 6/16/2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List Public Meeting Workshop: 7/14/2025 Meeting: 7/21/2025 City Council Agenda Online City Council Email Distribution List 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE: Goal or Policy Goal Description Summary LU-2 Ensure equitable access to City resources and programs through proactive and transparent outreach efforts, completed on multiple platforms, and where appropriate, in multiple languages. LU-2.1 Regularly review existing development regulations to remove requirements that unnecessarily hinder the development process. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH AMC CHAPTER 20.96 - AMENDMENTS Regulation Meets (a) Amendments to the text of this title may be made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. has followed the provision of Chapter 20.96 by being processed through the 2025 Docket as a Development Regulation Amendment. Development Regulations. (a) All proposed text amendments to the development or zoning regulations shall be developed, submitted, and presented by the city staff, based on direction from the city council, planning commission, or the director of community and economic development. process. The City Council approved the 2025 Final Docket through Resolution 2025-003. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1296 Page 3 of 3 Regulation Meets 20.96.110 Notice to Department of Commerce. Staff shall transmit to the department of commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least sixty days in advance of adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106. Department of Commerce on April 17, 2025 for the standard 60-day review. Regulation Amendments. (a)An open record public hearing shall be heldbefore the planning commission for allamendments.(c)The city shall give public notice of all publichearings as required by section 20.24.020. hearing at the July 21, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. The public noticing is described under Section 2 above. Development Regulation Amendments. The planning commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision of denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the city council for review and decision. Findings of Fact that is signed by the Chair. City Staff then includes the Findings of Fact within the City Council packet for review prior to the City Council workshop and meeting. Development Regulation Amendments. The city council’s approval, modification, deferral, or denial of a development regulations amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria: (1)The proposed amendment is consistent withthe goals, objectives, and policies of theComprehensive Plan, the Multi-County PlanningPolicies, County Planning Policies, and the GrowthManagement Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and(2)The proposed change is necessary to furtherthe public interest based on present needs andconditions. provided by staff and considers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, County Planning Policies, the Growth Management Act, and RCW Chapter 36.70A, along with the overall public interest prior to considering a decision. (d)RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1296. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #4 Attachment D COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Approving Amendment to AMC Chapter 20.68 Signs ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance, Code Amendment Overview, Planning Commission Findings of Fact, and Staff Report DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to section 20.68.020 clarifying the type of public information signs excluded from regulations, an increase to the square footage allowed, and when building permits would be required. HISTORY: public information. The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the state law and local requirements. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information “I move to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.68 and authorize the Mayor to sign the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SIGNS UNDER CITY PLANNING NO. PLN 1358 WHEREAS, the city has proposed an update to the Sign Regulations to the City zoning code; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission considered the revisions on June 3, 2025 and at a public hearing conducted on June 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made findings and provided its recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the same at a workshop held on July 14, 2025, a meeting on July 21, 2025, and considered them along with the Planning Commission recommendations; and the City Council having determined approving said amendment was in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, the amendments were presented to the Department of Commerce for comment and said Department had no comments on the ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the municipal code and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.68.020(12) shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 20.68.020 Signs Excluded from Regulation. (12) Public information stations such as kiosks, bulletin boards, readerboards, freestanding signs, or similar devices used to convey community information, that do not exceed sixteen thirty-two square feet per side. These signs may have changeable text, internal illumination, or external lighting. All external lighting shall comply with §20.60.400(d). Readerboards and freestanding signs shall require a building permit and meet all applicable building codes, along with setbacks from public rights of way. Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 2 Section 3. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of _____________________, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ _ Don E. Vanney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Oskar E. Rey, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 New or Renamed Table of Contents Code Sections: • None. New Language Sections: • None. Updated Language Sections: • 20.68.020 Signs Excluded from Regulations. o This section was amended to clarify the type of public information signs excluded, increase to the square footage allowed, and when building permits would be required. Removed Language Sections: • No complete sections were removed with this amendment. • None. This is an Administration proposed update based on recent public information sign improvements in the city. AMC Chapter 20.68 – Signs Zoning Code Amendment Overview Summary - Amy Rusko, Director Washington State Legislation or Other Requirements City of Arlington Community & Economic Development 18204 59th Avenue NE - Arlington, WA, 98223 - 360-403-3551 – www.arlingtonwa.gov FINDING OF FACTS Melissa Johnson, Chair FINDING OF FACTS 360.403.3551 REGARDING: PLN #1358 AMC CHAPTER 20.68, Signs, Zoning Code Amendment •This is a city-initiated zoning code amendment to update 20.68.020, Signs excluded from regulation. SUMMARY: Proposed Amendment: To update paragraph 12, regarding City owned and/or operated signs. The amendment: •Adds reader boards and freestanding signs to the list of excluded signs. •Reader boards and freestanding signs will require a building permit and meet all applicable building codes along with setbacks from public right of way. •Increased the square footage of a sign from sixteen (16) square feet to thirty-two (32) square feet. •These signs may have changeable test, internal illumination, or external lighting. •All external lighting shall comply with 20.60.400(d). The Planning Commission therefore transmits the following findings and recommendations to City Council: FINDINGS: 1.SEPA Compliance: SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on May 16, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted: on the City Public Notice Website, at City Hall and Arlington Library. Emails were sent to Review Agencies and The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. The comment period was May 20, 2025 to June 3, 2025. No comments were received. 2.Public Notification/Involvement: Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations: workshop on June 3, 2025 and a Planning Meeting on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails were distributed to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. 3.Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106). 60-day review notice was sent on April 17, 2025. The deadline for the 60-day review was June 16, 2025. 4.Planning Commission Public Hearing was held on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice was done via the City Public Notice Website, the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails sent to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. No public comments were received. 5.City Council Public Meeting Presentations will be done via a Workshop on July 14, 2025 and a Meeting on July 21, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice will be posted on the City Council Agenda Online and emails will be sent to those on the City Council Email Distribution List. 6.Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The amendment allows for larger public information signage throughout the city. 7.Compliance with AMC Chapter 20.96, Amendments. Amendment complies with: 20.96.010(a), 20.96.100(a), 20.96.110, 20.96.120(a)(c), 20.96.130, 20.96.140(1)(2). - 2 - CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing findings and a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN # 1358. Respectfully submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development to the City Council This 27th Day of June 2025. __________________________________ Melissa Johnson Arlington City Planning Commission Chair Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1358 Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division th CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: City Council From: Amy Rusko, Deputy Director Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 Date Prepared: July 7, 2025 Regarding: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1358 A. INTRODUCTION The AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the Arlington Municipal code that includes updates to the sign chapter. Included with this staff report is the proposed code amendments. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment Requested Action: City Council Approval B. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The 2025 AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to section 20.68.020 clarifying the type of public information signs excluded from regulations, an increase to the square footage allowed, and when building permits would be required. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1358 Page 2 of 3 C. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: Type of Determination Issued Date Distribution and Public Notice SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) 5/16/2025 Emailed to Review Agencies Posted at City Hall and Arlington Library The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 Public comments received during the public comment period. Comment Summary City Response No comments received to date. Not Applicable 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT: Public Notice and Meeting Type Meeting Date(s) Distribution and Public Notice Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 6/3/2025 Meeting: 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106) N/A Date Sent for 60-Day Review – 4/17/2025 Deadline for 60-Day Review – 6/16/2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 City Council Public Meeting Workshop: 7/14/2025 Meeting: 7/21/2025 City Council Agenda Online City Council Email Distribution List 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE: Goal or Policy Goal Description Summary N/A The amendment allows for larger public information signage throughout the city. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1358 Page 3 of 3 4.COMPLIANCE WITH AMC CHAPTER 20.96 - AMENDMENTS Regulation Meets (a)Amendments to the text of this title may bemade in accordance with the provisions of thischapter.has followed the provision of Chapter 20.96 as a Development Regulation Amendment. Development Regulations. (a)All proposed text amendments to thedevelopment or zoning regulations shall bedeveloped, submitted, and presented by the citystaff, based on direction from the city council,planning commission, or the director ofcommunity and economic development. Docket and was requested by City Administration. Staff shall transmit to the department of commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least sixty days in advance of adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106. Department of Commerce on May 5, 2025 for expedited review. Regulation Amendments. (a)An open record public hearing shall be heldbefore the planning commission for allamendments.(c)The city shall give public notice of all publichearings as required by section 20.24.020. hearing at the June 17, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. The public noticing is described under Section 2 above. Development Regulation Amendments. The planning commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision of denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the city council for review and decision. Findings of Fact that is signed by the Chair. City Staff then includes the Findings of Fact within the City Council packet for review prior to the City Council workshop and meeting. Development Regulation Amendments. The city council’s approval, modification, deferral, or denial of a development regulations amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria: (1)The proposed amendment is consistent withthe goals, objectives, and policies of theComprehensive Plan, the Multi-County PlanningPolicies, County Planning Policies, and the GrowthManagement Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and(2)The proposed change is necessary to furtherthe public interest based on present needs andconditions. provided by staff and considers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, County Planning Policies, the Growth Management Act, and RCW Chapter 36.70A, along with the overall public interest prior to considering a decision. (d)RECOMMENDATIONStaff recommends the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1358. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill Item: WS #5 Attachment E COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance Approving Amendment to AMC Chapter 20.72 Parking ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance, Code Amendment Overview, Planning Commission Findings of Fact, and Staff Report DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Community & Economic Development; Amy Rusko, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to sections 20.72.010 – Table 20.72-1 and 20.72.082 clarifying parking requirements for rowhouses, townhouses, middle housing types, and providing new code language for tandem parking. HISTORY: and Economic Development Department needed to update the off-street parking for townhouses that are part of a unit lot subdivisions to match the code amendment of Chapter 20.44 and to allow tandem parking. The proposed zoning code amendments are required to comply with the state law (RCW 36.70A.635(6)(e) and RCW 36.70A.622(c)) and local requirements. ALTERNATIVES: Remand to staff for additional information move to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.72 and authorize the Mayor to sign the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.72 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING UNDER CITY PLANNING NO. PLN 1294 WHEREAS, the city has proposed an update to the Parking Regulations to the City zoning code; and WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission considered the revisions on June 3, 2025 and at a public hearing conducted on June 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made findings and provided its recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the same at a workshop held on July 14, 2025, a meeting on July 21, 2025, and considered them along with the Planning Commission recommendations; and the City Council having determined approving said amendment was in the best interest of the City; and WHEREAS, the amendments were presented to the Department of Commerce for comment and said Department provided comments on May 16, 2025 and city staff incorporated the comments in the proposed code amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the municipal code and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.72.010, Table 20.72-1 Table of Parking Requirements, shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 20.72.010 Number of Parking Spaces Required. Table 20.72-1 Table of Parking Requirements Use Parking Requirement Residential Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 space per unit, unless located within ¼ ½ mile walking distance of a major transit centerstop Mobile Home Mobile Home Park Single Family Residence 2 spaces for each dwelling unit ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 2 Cottage Housing Duplex Mobile Home Mobile Home Park Multi-Family Fourplex Multi-Family Garden Apartments Multi-Family Rowhouses Multi-Family Townhouses Multi-Family Triplex Single-Family Apartment Above Permitted Non- Residential Use (only one) Single-Family Residence, Detached Parking spaces for middle housing are determined by lot size before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits as follows: Lots greater than 6,000 square feet: 2 spaces for each dwelling unit, except that one-bedroom units require only one space Lots no greater than 6,000 square feet: 1 space for each dwelling unit No required parking spaces if located within ½ mile walking distance of a major transit stop. Residential Multi-Family Apartments Multi-Family Conversions Multi-Family Fourplex Multi-Family Garden Apartments Multi-Family Rowhouses Multi-Family Townhouses Multi-Family Triplex Multi-Family Use Above Vertical to a Permitted Non-Residential Use (Mixed Use) Multi-Family Use Horizontal to a Permitted Non- Residential Use (Mixed Use) Single-Family Apartment Above Permitted Non- Residential Use (only one) Studio or 1-Bedroom - 1.25 spaces per unit plus 1 additional space for every 4 units in the development 2 – Bedrooms – 2.25 spaces per unit plus 1 additional space for every 4 units in the development. 3 – Bedrooms or more – 2.5 spaces per unit plus 1 additional space for every 2 units in the development Senior units only – 1 space per unit plus 1 additional space for every 4 units in the development Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.72.082 shall be and hereby is amended as follows: 20.72.082 Tandem Parking. Shall be interpreted to mean having two or more vehicles, one in font of or behind the others with a single means of ingress and egress. (a)All residential uses may utilize tandem parking. Tandem parking may use a driveway,garage, or carport to accomplish the required parking. Tandem parking may be utilized for multi-family apartments when the tandem parking spaces are assigned to the same unit. (b)Residential tandem parking counts towards meeting minimum parking requirements ata rate of one space for every twenty linear feet with any necessary provisions for turning radius. (c)Commercial Tandem Parking shall not be allowed, except when valet parking is provided.In the case where valet parking is provided, it shall be a continuing condition of the ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 3 permit authorizing development on such parcel(s) that should the valet parking discontinue then the permit-holder is obligated to provide the parking required pursuant to this chapter. Section 3. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this ______ day of _____________________, 2025. CITY OF ARLINGTON ___________________________________ _ Don E. Vanney, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Oskar E. Rey, City Attorney Page 1 of 1 New or Renamed Table of Contents Code Sections: •None. New Language Sections: •20.72.082 Tandem Parking. o New code section that replaces the existing code regarding tandem parking for new development. This section was updated to mainly addresses townhouses and rowhouses. However, additional residential needed to be included to encompass all residential housing types. This will also be allowed in other multi-family with specific regulations in order to reduce impervious surface and/or the area needed for parking. Updated Language Sections: •20.72.010 Number of Parking Spaces Required, Table 20.72-1 Table of ParkingRequirements. o The parking table was updated to separate out single family residential types,middle housing, and multi-family apartments. These changes were made tobecome compliant with State regulations. Removed Language Sections: •No complete sections were removed with this amendment. •RCW 36.70A.635(6)(e) and RCW 36.70A.622(c), along with CED staff based on recentprivate development proposals and how parking relates to site development. AMC Chapter 20.72 – Parking Zoning Code Amendment Overview Summary - Amy Rusko, Director Washington State Legislation or Other Requirements City of Arlington Community & Economic Development 18204 59th Avenue NE - Arlington, WA, 98223 - 360-403-3551 – www.arlingtonwa.gov FINDING OF FACTS Melissa Johnson, Chair FINDING OF FACTS 360.403.3551 REGARDING: PLN #1298 AMC CHAPTER 20.72, Parking, Zoning Code Amendment • This is a city-initiated zoning code amendment to update: 20.72.010- Number of parking space required, specifically Table 20.72-1 Residential Use 20.72.082-Tandem parking. SUMMARY: Proposed Amendments: AMC 20.72-1, Table of Parking Requirements, “Residential” Use. • Restructuring of the table, applicable to ‘Residential’, from three sections to four sections. • First Section: Accessory Dwelling Units. • Second Section: Mobile Homes, Mobile Home Parks, and Single-family residence. • Third Section: Cottage Housing, Duplex, Multi-Family Fourplex, Multi-Family Garden Apartments, Multi-Family Rowhouses, Multi-Family Townhouses, Multi-Family Triplex and Single-family Apartment vertical to permitted Non-Residential use (only one). • Fourth Section: Multi-Family Apartments, Multi-Family Conversions, Multi-Family Use Vertical to a permitted Non-Residential Use (mixed use), Multi-Family Use Horizontal to a permitted Non- Residential Use (mixed use). • Parking requirements for; first, second and third sections have also been updated. AMC 20.72.082, Tandem Parking • Rewritten to clarify tandem parking and incorporate regulations for residential, multi-family apartments and commercial tandem parking. The rewrite provides the following: o Interpretation for tandem means having two or more vehicles, one in front of or behind others with a single means of ingress and egress. o All residential uses may utilize tandem parking. o Tandem parking my use a driveway, garage, or carport. o Tandem parking may be utilized for multi-family apartments when the parking spaces are assigned to the same unit. o Residential tandem parking counts towards meeting the minimum parking requirements at a rate of one space for every twenty linear feet, with any necessary provisions for turning radius. o Commercial tandem parking shall not be allowed, except when valet parking is provided. o In cases where valet parking is provided, it shall be a continuing condition of the permit authorizing development on such parcels. o Should the valet parking be discontinued, the permit-holder is obligated to provide the parking, required pursuant to this chapter. - 2 - The Planning Commission therefore transmits the following findings and recommendations to City Council: FINDINGS: 1. SEPA Compliance: SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on May 16, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted: on the City Public Notice Website, at City Hall and Arlington Library. Emails were sent to Review Agencies and The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. The comment period was May 20, 2025 to June 3, 2025. No comments were received. 2. Public Notification/Involvement: Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations: workshop on June 3, 2025 and a Planning Meeting on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notices were posted on the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails were distributed to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. 3. Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106). 60-day review notice was sent on April 17, 2025. The deadline for the 60-day review was June 16, 2025. 4. Planning Commission Public Hearing was held on June 17, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice was done via the City Public Notice Website; the Planning Commission Agenda Online and emails sent to those on the Planning Commission Email Distribution List. The Herald published a notice on May 20, 2025. No public comments were received. 5. City Council Public Meeting Presentations will be done via a Workshop on July 14, 2025 and a Meeting on July 21, 2025. Distribution and Public Notice will be posted on the City Council Agenda Online and emails will be sent to those on the City Council Email Distribution List. 6. Comprehensive Plan Compliance: The amendment allows for larger public information signage throughout the city. 7. Compliance with AMC Chapter 20.96, Amendments. Amendment complies with: 20.96.010(a), 20.96.100(a), 20.96.110, 20.96.120(a)(c), 20.96.130, 20.96.140(1)(2). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Based on the foregoing findings and a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN # 1298. Respectfully submitted through the Department of Community and Economic Development to the City Council This 27th Day of June 2025. __________________________________ Melissa Johnson Arlington City Planning Commission Chair Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1298 Page 1 of 4 Community and Economic Development Planning Division th CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION To: City Council From: Amy Rusko, Director Meeting Date: July 14, 2025 Date Prepared: July 7, 2025 Regarding: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1298 A. INTRODUCTION The AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the Arlington Municipal code that includes updates to the parking chapter. Included with this staff report is the proposed code amendments. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: City of Arlington Project Description: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment Requested Action: City Council Approval B. DETAILED PROJECT INFORMATION The 2025 AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to sections 20.72.010 – Table 20.72-1 and 20.72.082 clarifying parking requirements for middle housing and providing new code language for tandem parking. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1298 Page 2 of 4 C. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, FINDINGS, AND CONCLUSIONS 1. SEPA COMPLIANCE: Type of Determination Issued Date Distribution and Public Notice SEPA Determination on Non-Significance (DNS) 5/16/2025 City Public Notice Website Emailed to Review Agencies Posted at City Hall and Arlington Library The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 Comment Period – 5/20/2025 to 6/3/2025 Public comments received during the public comment period. Comment Summary City Response No comments received to date. Not Applicable 2. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION/INVOLVEMENT: Public Notice and Meeting Type Meeting Date(s) Distribution and Public Notice Planning Commission Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 6/3/2025 Meeting: 6/17/2025 Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce (RCW 36.70A.106) N/A Date Sent for 60-Day Review – 4/17/2025 Deadline for 60-Day Review – 6/16/2025 Planning Commission Public Hearing 6/17/2025 City Public Notice Website Planning Commission Agenda Online Planning Commission Email Distribution List The Herald Published Date – 5/20/2025 City Council Public Meeting Presentations Workshop: 7/14/2025 Meeting: 7/21/2025 City Council Agenda Online City Council Email Distribution List Washington State Department of Commerce: Comment Summary Date Received City Response Department of Commerce commented on AMC Chapter 20.72 regarding parking and compliance with RCW 36.70A.635(6)(e) and RCW 36.70A.622(c). 5/16/2025 Staff reviewed the email and Revised Code of Washington sections and made appropriate changes to the proposed code language. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1298 Page 3 of 4 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE: Goal or Policy Goal Description Summary LU-2 Ensure equitable access to City resources and programs through proactive and transparent outreach efforts, completed on multiple platforms, and where appropriate, in multiple languages. LU-2.1 Regularly review existing development regulations to remove requirements that unnecessarily hinder the development process. LU-9 Encourage a mix of residential densities throughout the City. LU-9.2 Develop design standards and land use regulations to ensure compatibility of residential densities and surrounding no-residential use. H-1 Encourage a quality and diverse housing stock within the City. H-1.5 Review and continue to streamline development standards and regulations to reduce barriers to development, provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to housing. H-1.7 Consider the economic implications of proposed building and land use regulations so the intended public benefit is achieved with limited additional cost to housing. 4. COMPLIANCE WITH AMC CHAPTER 20.96 - AMENDMENTS Regulation Meets (a) Amendments to the text of this title may be made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. has followed the provision of Chapter 20.96 by being processed through the 2025 Docket as a Development Regulation Amendment. Development Regulations. (a) All proposed text amendments to the development or zoning regulations shall be developed, submitted, and presented by the city staff, based on direction from the city council, planning commission, or the director of community and economic development. process. The City Council approved the 2025 Final Docket through Resolution 2025-003. Staff shall transmit to the department of commerce copies of all proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations at least sixty days in advance of adoption, as required by RCW 36.70A.106. Department of Commerce on April 17, 2025 for the standard 60-day review. Regulation Amendments. (a) An open record public hearing shall be held before the planning commission for all amendments. (c) The city shall give public notice of all public hearings as required by section 20.24.020. hearing at the June 17, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting. The public noticing is described under Section 2 above. Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1298 Page 4 of 4 Regulation Meets Development Regulation Amendments. The planning commission shall issue a recommendation for approval, approval subject to recommended modifications or conditions of approval, continuance, or a decision of denial, which decision shall be forwarded to the city council for review and decision. Findings of Fact that is signed by the Chair. City Staff then includes the Findings of Fact within the City Council packet for review prior to the City Council workshop and meeting. Development Regulation Amendments. The city council’s approval, modification, deferral, or denial of a development regulations amendment proposal shall be based on the following criteria: (1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the Multi-County Planning Policies, County Planning Policies, and the Growth Management Act, RCW Chapter 36.70A; and (2) The proposed change is necessary to further the public interest based on present needs and conditions. provided by staff and considers the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, County Planning Policies, the Growth Management Act, and RCW Chapter 36.70A, along with the overall public interest prior to considering a decision. (d) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve the 2025 AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1298.