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Arlington City Council
* Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7 PM
City Council Chambers
110 E. Third
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CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT on the agenda.
Please limit remarks to three minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the January 4 & 11, 2009 meetings ATTACHMENT A
2. Accounts Payable
3. Extension of Personal Services Agreement with K. Hale ATTACHMENT B
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Continued Public Hearing:
Land Use Code Text Amendments: Technical text amendments for ATTACHMENT C
clarification purposes as well as new sections to include Administrative
Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for Special Events and CUP’s for
Homeless Encampments
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Acceptance of Utilities Easements from Stillaguamish Senior Center ATTACHMENT D
2. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Section 2.44.040 ATTACHMENT E
regarding the location of Airport Commission meetings
DISCUSSION ITEMS
INFORMATION
MAYOR’S REPORT
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS – OPTIONAL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consideration of real estate lease or purchase or price [RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)-(c)]
Discussion of pending or potential litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)]
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RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 4, 2010
City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner Sally Lien, Linda Byrnes, Marilyn Oertle,
Chris Raezer, Scott Solla, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Councilmembers absent.
City Staff Present: Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Paul Ellis, Vic Ericson, Fire Chief Jim
Rankin, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Denny Byrnes, George Boulton, Adam Rudnick – Arlington Times, Terry
Marsh, Cindy Huleatt, Jim Cummins – Planning Commission, Yolanda Larsen, and Gale Fiege – Everett
Herald
In the absence of Mayor Larson, Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle called the meeting to order at 7:00PM,
and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Sally Lien moved to approve the Agenda. Scott Solla seconded the motion which passed with a
unanimous vote.
SWEARING IN
At this time City Attorney Steve Peiffle individually swore in the following Councilmembers:
Councilmember Steve Baker to 2014
Councilmember Chris Raezer term to 2014
Councilmember Scott Solla term to 2014
Councilmember Linda Byrnes term to 2012
PUBLIC COMMENT
Planning Commissioner Jim Cummins greeted Council members for this new year.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sally Lien moved Chris Raezer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which carried with a
majority vote (with the exception of Linda Byrnes who had not been present at the December 21, 2009
meeting) to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
1. Minutes of the December 21, 2009 meeting
2. Accounts Payable
Claims Checks #59123 through #59226 in the amount of $2,229,896.74 and
Payroll Checks #25323 through #25365 in the amount of $1,227,630.69
PUBLIC HEARING
There was no Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Meeting
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 4, 2010
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NEW BUSINESS
Authority for Staff to Apply for Tourism/Economic Development Grant from the City of Arlington
to Offer Various Parks & Recreation Events in 2010
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield briefly addressed items the grant would cover and gave a
short history of the request. She then answered Council questions.
Steve Baker moved the Council authorize City Staff to submit an application for the 2010 City of Arlington
Tourism / Economic Development Grant Program for City Parks & Recreation events in 2010. Scott Solla
seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Annual Certification of Board of Health Representative
Ms. Banfield noted the Annual Certification, giving a brief description of some representatives.
Discussion followed.
Scott Solla moved that Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Snohomish Health District
designating Stanwood Mayor Dianne White as the City’s Board of Health Representative. Sally Lien
seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Appointment of Councilmember Raezer to Serve as the City’s Representative to Community
Transit
Ms. Banfield reviewed the requested appointment.
Dick Butner moved that Council appoint Councilmember Raezer to serve as the City’s Representative to
Community Transit. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
Appointment of Mayor Larson to Serve as the City’s SCT Representative and Councilmember
Baker to Serve as the Alternate
Ms. Banfield noted the request of Mayor Larson’s appointment.
Chris Raezer moved that Council appoint Mayor Larson to serve as the City Representative to the SCT
Steering Committee and Councilmember Baker to serve as the City’s Alternate. Dick Butner seconded
the motion that passed with a unanimous vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no Discussion Items.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
There were no reports.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Dick Butner, Sally Lien, and Linda Byrnes gave brief reports/comments, while Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Scott Solla, and Steve Baker had nothing to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney announced that there would be no need for an Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14PM.
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Margaret Larson, Mayor
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Council Chambers
110 East Third
January 11, 2010
City Council Members Present: Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Linda Byrnes, Marilyn Oertle, Chris
Raezer, Scott Solla, and Steve Baker
Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent.
City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Fire Chief Jim
Rankin, Julie Good, Jim Kelly, David Kuhl, Paul Ellis, Cristy Brubaker, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle
– City Attorney
Also Known to be Present: Adam Rudnick – Arlington Times, Frank Barden – Park Arts and
Recreation Commission, and Gale Fiege – Everett Herald
Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag
followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed
with a unanimous vote.
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Public Works Director Jim Kelly introduced Washington State Department of Transportation
personnel Thomas F Stacey and Katherine L. George, who were present in place of
scheduled speaker Kerri Woehler. They distributed handouts and presented information
regarding transportation improvements from 43rd to 67th Avenue NE on SR 531. This is a pre-
designed corridor which would address new development, safety concerns, and would provide
guides for future projects. Throughout the presentation Ms. George and Mr. Stacey answered
Council questions.
SR 531 Corridor Pre-Design Analysis project – Kerri Woehler, WSDOT Project - Handouts
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commissioner Frank Barden addressed the proposed Code
changes regarding the participation of student representatives, whether the two seats could
come from only one of the Arlington and/or Lakewood School Districts, and the students’ newly
proposed ability to vote on PARC matters. He also requested Council support for announcing a
no-smoking policy prior to City events. Mr. Barden then answered Council questions, and a
lengthy discussion followed.
Frank Barden, Representative from PARC to Discuss the Proposed Change AMC Title 2
Regarding Student Representatives and No Smoking at Events in City Parks
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop Meeting
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT January 11, 2010
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Public Works Director Jim Kelly addressed utility easements that must be dedicated to the City
as a condition of the Stillaguamish Senior Center Complex expansion. This will be addressed at
the January 19
Stillaguamish Senior Center Utility Easements
th
Council meeting. Mr. Kelly answered Council questions.
Human Resources Manager Julie Good distributed Form I-9 to Council members needing to
complete the document for needed pertinent information.
Completion of Form I-9
Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield, along with Community Development Director David
Kuhl, addressed changes in the Arlington Municipal Code in regard to issues with animals. Ms.
Banfield and Mr. Kuhl answered Council concerns and questions.
Continued Review of AMC Title 8 Revisions
Ms. Banfield briefly touched on Title 9 Revisions.
Review of AMC Title 9 Revisions
Paul Ellis asked the Council for permission to reapply for a Tourism/Economic Development
Grant to fund a portion of the proposed Legion Park restrooms. Council authorized Mr. Ellis to
reapply for the grant.
Authorization to Apply for Tourism / Economic Development Grant for Legion Park
Restrooms
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Steve Peiffle announced that the city Council would go into Executive Session for
approximately 15 minutes to discuss real estate lease or purchase or price [RCW
42.30.110(1)(b)-(c)]. Mayor Larson reminded the audience that no action would be taken during
or after the Executive Session.
At 8:34PM the meeting was adjourned into Executive Session and at 8:48PM the meeting was
reconvened.
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49PM.
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Mayor Larson
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
CONSENT AGENDA #3
ATTACHMENT B
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
January 19, 2009
SUBJECT:
Amendment No. 1 to the Kelli hale
Professional Services Agreement
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works – Engineering
Jim Kelly
ATTACHMENTS:
• Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Kelli Hale
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $10,200.00
($85/hr, not to exceed 120 hours per mo)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Engineering Dept - Professional Services
LEGAL REVIEW: Pending Attorney Review
DESCRIPTION:
Council is requested to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement Contract with Ms. Hale for specific engineering services.
HISTORY:
Ms. Hale began working for the City in April 2007 and had provided excellent engineering
services. After accepting the City’s offer of voluntary layoff, the City entered into a PSA with
Ms. Hale for engineering services to assist with the transition period until a new engineer could
be hired. This amendment will extend the contract an additional month while the city
completes the search for an engineer.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Ms. Hale for additional engineering services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Kelli Hale Professional Services
Agreement extending the contract period through February 2010.
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Contract Amendment No. 1
To
Professional Services Agreement
For
Engineering Services
In accordance with the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Arlington and Kelli S.
Hale dated October 29, 2009, this is an authorization to revise and amend the original contract as
described below effective this _____ day of January, 2010. The work will be performed and invoiced
in accordance with the terms and conditions listed in the Original Agreement.
It is mutually agreed that the above referenced agreement is amended as follows:
AMENDMENT
Section 2 - Term: The Project shall begin on November 1, 2009, and shall be completed no later than February 26, 2010, unless sooner terminated according to the provisions herein.
EXECUTION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the day and year first above
written. Except as modified herein, all terms and conditions in the contract between the parties dated October 29,
2009 shall remain in full force and effect.
Kelli S. Hale
City of Arlington
_______________________________________ ________________________________________
Signature: Signature:
_______________________________________ ________________________________________
Title: Title:
______________________ ______________________
Date: Date:
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
PUBLIC HEARING #1
ATTACHMENT C
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
January 19, 2010
SUBJECT:
Ordinance amending AMC Title 20, making
minor technical amendments to the Land Use
Code, and adding new Land Use Code
Chapters 20.44.035 and 20.44.037
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Community Development – David Kuhl
ATTACHMENTS:
Land Use Code Minor Text Amendments
New language: AMC Chapter 20.44.035 and Chapter 20.44.037
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: None
LEGAL REVIEW: Ordinance was reviewed by City Attorney
DESCRIPTION:
The Community Development Department is proposing technical amendments to the Land Use
Code for clarification purposes with a “staff comment” section for each proposed change. Staff
is also proposing new regulations for Administrative Conditional Use Permits (CUP’s) for
Seasonal/Special Events and Administrative CUP’s for Homeless Encampments. The technical
amendments are in strike out format and highlighted in red to show new language. The new
regulations contain red in the text to indicate modifications that have been made during the
Planning Commission review process.
HISTORY:
A work session was held with the Planning Commission on October 20, 2009. At the November
3, 2009 Planning Commission Public Hearing a number of changes were proposed that required
additional staff research and amendments. Consequently, the item was continued to the
December 15, 2009 meeting date. The Planning Commission approved the attached language on
December 15, 2009. A work session was held with Council on September 28, 2009 and a Public
Hearing was held on November 16, 2009. The Public Hearing was continued to January 19, 2010
to give the Planning Commission enough time to finish their work.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Keep the current ordinance in place.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend approval of the Ordinance amending AMC Title 20, making minor technical
amendments to the Land Use Code, and adding new Land Use Code Chapters 20.44.035
and 20.44.037.
Date: January 19, 2010
To: City Council
From: David Kuhl AICP, Director
Community Development
Re: Proposed Amendments to Title 20, Land Use Code
The items below are amendments proposed to address issues within the Land Use
Code. Also attached are proposed new regulations for Administrative Conditional Use
Permits (CUPs) for Seasonal/Special Events and Administrative CUPs for Homeless
Encampments. These items were discussed at an earlier work session.
The technical amendments relate to language that needs some tweaking for clarification
purposes or to add text that was inadvertently left out. A “staff comment” section below
each proposed code change provides a brief description of the rationale behind the
amendment.
Some minor changes are proposed as a result of the last Planning Commission hearing
held on December 15, 2009. These proposed changes are intended to clarify and clean-
up previous versions. The amendments are ready for your review and approval.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Development
Planning Division
MEMO
Ordinance No. 2010-___
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ORDINANCE NO. 2010-___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, MAKING TECHNICAL
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has the authority to regulate land uses within the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has adopted a land use code and development design
guidelines pursuant to the updated Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, various technical corrections or amendments are necessary to provide for
internal consistency and to improve the code; and
WHEREAS, environmental review has been completed as required by SEPA and
consistent with the requirements of the State Growth Management Act;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission considered these amendments at their
multiple public hearings including a hearing on December 15, 2009, and the City Council
considered the same, along with the Planning Commission recommendations, at multiple
meetings, and at a public hearing conducted on January 19, 2010 and determined approving
the amendments was in the best interest of the City and its citizens; and, and determined
approving the amendments was in the best interest of the City and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code §20.12.110 shall be and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
20.12.110 The Building Official
The Building Official is the officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of the unified International Building Code and those
Sections of this Title where the Building Official is referenced.
Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code §20.16.250 shall be and hereby is amended to
read as follows:
20.16.250 Amendments to and Modifications of Permits.
(a) Insignificant design deviations from the permit (including approved plans) issued by
the Hearing Examiner or the Community Development Director are permissible and the
Community Development Director may authorize such insignificant deviations. A
deviation is insignificant if it has no discernible impact on neighboring properties, the
general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development. Each time
an insignificant deviation is requested and approved, a memorandum from the
Community Development Director with findings of fact shall be placed in the file for the
permit from which it is was granted. If over time the number of insignificant deviations
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cumulatively requested have or will cause such cumulative changes so that over all they
meet the criteria for a minor modification or change, the next subsequent insignificant
deviation shall be treated as a modification as per subsection (b).
(b) Minor design modifications or changes amendments in permits (including approved
plans) are permissible with the approval of the permit-issuing authority. Such permission
may be obtained through a written request without a formal application or public hearing,
but a payment of any additional fee may will be set by resolution. For purposes of this
section, design modifications or changes amendments are those that have no
substantial impact on neighboring properties, the general public, or those intended to
occupy or use the proposed development and do not exceed 10% of the approved lots
or square footage. Each time a minor modification or change is approved, a
memorandum from the permit-issuing authority with findings of fact shall be placed in the
file for the permit to which it is was granted. If over time the number of minor
modifications or changes cumulatively requested have or will cause such cumulative
changes so that over all they to meet the criteria for a major change, the next
subsequent minor modification or change amendment shall be treated as a major
amendment and be processed as a new permit per subsection (c).
(c) Major amendments in permits (including approved plans) are permissible with the
approval of the Hearing Examiner or permit-issuing authority. Such permission may be
obtained with a formal application and public hearing, if required, and a payment of any
additional fee that will be set by resolution. For purposes of this section, major
amendments are those that have a substantial impact on neighboring properties, the
general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development and do not
exceed 25% of the approved lots or square footage. Each time a major amendment is
approved, a memorandum from the permit-issuing authority with findings of fact shall be
placed in the file for the permit to which it is was granted. If over time the number of
major amendments or changes cumulatively requested have or will cause such
cumulative changes so that over all they to exceed the criteria for a major amendment,
the next subsequent major amendment shall be treated as a new application and be
processed as per subsection (d).
(d) All other requests for changes in approved plans will be processed as new
applications. If such requests are required to be acted upon by the Hearing Examiner
or Community Development Director, new conditions may be imposed in accordance
with §20.16.190 (Additional Requirements on Zoning, Special Use, and Conditional Use
Permits), but the applicant retains the right to reject such additional conditions by
withdrawing his request for an amendment and may then proceed in accordance with
the previously issued permit.
(e) The Community Development Director shall determine whether amendments to and
modifications of permits fall within the categories set forth above in Subsections (a), (b),
(c) and (d).
(f) A developer requesting approval of changes shall submit a written request with
approved and proposed site plans for such approval to the Community Development
Director, and that request shall identify the changes. Approval of all changes must be
given in writing.
Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code §20.16.300 shall be and hereby is amended to read
as follows:
20.16.300 Regulation of Subdivisions.
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Major and short subdivisions are subject to a two-step approval process. Physical
improvements to the land to be subdivided are authorized by a conditional use permit or
zoning permit, respectively, as provided in Part I of Chapter 20.16 (Permits and Final
Plat Approval) of this article, and sale of lots is permitted after final plat approval as
provided in §20.16.360 (Final Short or Major Subdivision Plat Approval Process).
Section 4. Arlington Municipal Code Permissible Use Table 20.40-2 Sections 9.000
and 15.000 shall be and hereby is amended to add the following:
See attached Exhibit “A”.
Section 5. A new Arlington Municipal Code §20.44.035 shall be added to read as
follows:
20.44.035 Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Encampments
(a) This section establishes a mechanism whereby the City may, for a period not to exceed
ninety (90) days, permit homeless encampments that would not otherwise be permitted
in the zone in which they are proposed.
(b) Administrative conditional use permits for homeless encampments shall follow the public
notification process as described in section 20.16.100(e).
(c) The City may grant an administrative conditional use permit only if it finds that:
1. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and
2. The proposed use or site plan is not otherwise allowable in the zone in which it is
proposed.
3. Homeless encampments shall be located on existing sites owned or controlled by
churches within those zones in which a church is a permitted use under AMC
20.40.010, Table of Permissible Uses, Use Description 5.200.
(d) The City shall establish density and dimensional standards as part of the approval
process of each administrative conditional use permit. The City will use the nature of the
proposed use and the character of the surrounding area as guides in establishing these
standards.
(e) The City shall not grant an administrative conditional use permit at the same site more
frequently than once in every 365-day period. The City may only grant an administrative
conditional use permit for a specified period of time, not to exceed ninety (90) days.
(f) No more than one (1) homeless encampment may be located in the City at any time.
(g) In addition to the foregoing requirements and standards, the following definitions and
standards apply to homeless encampments.
1. Definitions
a. Homeless Encampment-A group of homeless persons temporarily residing
out of doors on a site with services provided by a Sponsor and supervised by
a Managing Agency.
b. Managing Agency-An organization that has the capacity to organize and
manage a homeless encampment. A “Managing Agency” may be the same
entity as the Sponsor.
c. Sponsor-An entity that has an agreement with the Managing Agency to
provide basic services and support for the residents of a homeless
encampment and liaison with the surrounding community and joins with the
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Managing Agency in an application for a temporary use permit. A “Sponsor”
may be the same entity as the Managing Agency.
2. Standards
a. The encampment shall be located a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the
property line of an abutting residential zone.
b. Type A sight-obscuring landscaping and/or fencing shall be required around
the perimeter of the homeless encampment unless the Community
Development Director determines that there is sufficient vegetation,
topographic variation, or other site conditions such that fencing would not be
needed.
c. All exterior lighting shall be directed downward and contained within the
homeless encampment.
d. The maximum number of residents within a homeless encampment is one
hundred (100).
e. Off street parking shall be provided for the additional vehicles and shall not
create a shortage of existing required parking.
f. No permanent structures will be constructed for the homeless encampment.
g. A transportation plan is required which shall include provisions of transit
services.
h. The homeless encampment shall be located within one-half mile of transit
service.
i. No children under eighteen (18) are permitted in the homeless encampment.
If a child under the age of eighteen (18) attempts to reside at the camp the
Sponsor or Managing Agency shall contact Child Protective Services.
j. No animals shall be permitted in encampments except for service animals.
k. The Managing Agency shall enforce a code of conduct. All homeless
encampment residents shall sign an agreement to abide by the code of
conduct prior to being admitted to the encampment. If a resident fails to abide
by the code of conduct, the Managing Agency shall expel the resident from
the property. The code shall contain the following as a minimum:
i. No drugs or alcohol;
ii. No weapons;
iii. No violence;
iv. No trespassing onto private property in the surrounding neighborhood;
v. No loitering in the surrounding neighborhood; and
vi. Quiet hours.
l. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall keep a log of all people who stay
overnight in the encampment, including names and birth dates, and dates of
stay. Logs shall be kept a minimum of six (6) months.
m. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall take all reasonable and legal steps to
obtain verifiable ID, such as a driver’s license, government-issued
identification card, military identification, or passport from prospective and
existing encampment residents.
n. The Sponsor or Managing Agency will use identification to obtain sex
offender and warrant checks from the Washington State Patrol, the
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office or relevant local police department.
i. If said warrant and sex offender checks reveal either (1) an existing
or outstanding warrant from any jurisdiction in the United States for
the arrest of the individual who is the subject of the check; or (2) the
subject of the check is a sex offender, required to register with the
County Sheriff or their county of residence pursuant to RCW
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9A.44.130, then the Sponsor or Managing Agency will reject the
subject of the check for residency to the homeless encampment or
eject the subject of the check if that person is already a homeless
encampment resident.
ii. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall immediately contact the
police department if the reason for rejection or ejection of an
individual from the homeless encampment is an active warrant. In
other cases of rejection or ejection, the designated representative of
the Sponsor or Managing Agency shall immediately provide the
facts leading to such action to the Arlington Police Department and
the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
o. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall self-manage its residents and
prohibit alcohol, drugs, weapons, fighting, and abuse of any kind, littering, or
disturbing the neighbors while located on the property.
p. The Sponsor or Managing Agency will appoint a designated representative to
serve “on-duty” as an Encampment Manager at all times to serve as a point
of contact for the Police Department and will orient the Police as to how the
security tent operates. The names of the on-duty designated representative
will be posted daily in the security tent. The City shall provide contact
numbers of non-emergency personnel which shall be posted at the security
tent.
q. The property must be sufficient in size to accommodate the tents necessary
on-site facilities, including, but not limited to the following:
i. Sanitary portable toilets in the number required to meet capacity
guidelines;
ii. Hand washing stations by the toilets and by the food areas;
iii. Refuse receptacles; and
iv. Food tent and security tent.
r. The Managing Agency shall ensure that legal connections to the City’s public
water and sanitary sewer systems are obtained and must be in compliance
with all state and local requirements.
s. The Managing Agency shall ensure compliance with fire and building
regulations.
t. The homeless encampment shall conform to the following fire department
requirements:
i. There shall be no open fires for cooking without pre-approval by the
Fire Department and no open fires for heating;
ii. No heating appliances within the individual tents are allowed without
pre-approval by the Fire Department;
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 as approved by the Fire Department;
v. Adequate access for fire and emergency medical apparatus shall be
provided. This shall be determined by the Fire Department;
vi. Adequate separation between tents and other structures shall be
maintained as determined by the Fire Department; and
vii. All electrical installation shall comply with all national, state and local
codes. Electrical cords are not to be strung together and any cords
used must be approved for exterior use.
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u. The Sponsor and Managing Agency shall permit inspections by City staff at
reasonable times without prior notice for compliance with the conditions of the
Homeless Encampment Permit.
Section 6. A new Arlington Municipal Code §20.44.037 shall be added to read as
follows:
20.44.037 Administrative Conditional Use Permits
(a) This section establishes a mechanism whereby the City may issue a permit to allow a
use to be temporarily conducted that would not otherwise be permitted in the zone in
which it is located. It is intended to permit seasonal and special events, carnivals and/or
fairs that would not be permitted in the zone in which they are proposed.
(b) An application for an administrative conditional use permit will be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Director.
(c) The City may grant an administrative conditional use permit only if it finds that:
1) The proposed use or site plan will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and
2) The Proposed use or site plan will be consistent with the intent of the underlying
zone, including the Airport Protection District and Critical Areas.
3) Conditional Use Permits for temporary events shall be located in zones that are
consistent with permanent facilities found in Chapter 20.40 Table of Permissible Uses.
Examples include Horticultural Sales with Outdoor Display allowed in NC, GC, HC, and
GI zones. Example: Motor Vehicle Sales or Rental; Mobile Home Sales allowed in
OTBD2, OTBD3, GC, and HC zones.
(d) The City shall establish density and dimensional standards as part of the
approval process of each administrative conditional use permit. The City will use the
nature of the proposed use and the character of the surrounding area as guides in
establishing these standards. A parking lot plot plan, including provisions for handicap
parking, will be required with each submittal. A plan for circulation, traffic control and
portable restroom facilities will be required.
(e) The City shall not grant an administrative conditional use permit (for a seasonal
event) at the same site more frequently than twice in a 365 day period. The City may
only grant a permit for a specified period of time, not to exceed more than two (2)
seasonal events each year with each seasonal event lasting no longer than thirty (30)
days. As an option, a property owner may process a special event permit not to exceed
more than six (6) special events each year with each special event lasting no longer than
ten (10) days. In any case, the combination of seasonal and special events shall not
exceed 60 days per year.
(f) If the proposed use is a sale or other event which will generate sales tax,
approval from the Department of Revenue shall be required prior to permit issuance.
(g) Exceptions. Temporary staging facilities for public projects may be approved for
a time period not to exceed the duration of their construction.
Section 7. Municipal Code §20.46.010 shall be and hereby is amended to read as
follows:
20.46.010 Conformance with Design Guidelines or Standards.
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(a) Structures within the following zones (Subsection (1)) or specific use classes (as
classified in the Table of Permissible Uses, §20.40.010) (Subsection (2)) are subject to
the relevant design guidelines or standards adopted in this Chapter. No building or land
use permit shall be issued for structures or uses that do not conform to the applicable
guidelines or standards except as allowed under Subsection (b).
1. Zones
a. Old Town Business District 1
b. Old Town Business District 2 & 3
c. Neighborhood Commercial
d. General Commercial
e. Highway Commercial
f. Business Park
g. Light Industrial
h. General Industrial (those sides of buildings fronting on and
noticeably visible from public streets only)
i. Residential High Density
j. Medical Services
2. Specific Use Classes
a. Multi-Family Residential (Use Class 1.300)
b. Educational, Cultural, Religious, Philanthropic, Social, Fraternal Uses
(Use Class 5.000)
c. Institutional Residence or Care or Confinement Facilities (Use Class
7.000)
d. Emergency Services (Use Class 13.000)
e. Cemetery and Crematorium (Use Class 21.000)
f. Site Specific Developments (Use Class 30.300)
Section 8. Arlington Municipal Code §20.46.020 shall be amended to read as follows:
20.46.020 Design Review Process.
Review of permit applications for conformance with the Development Design
Guidelines shall be as follows:
(a) The Community Development Director and/or his designee shall review
exterior modifications. Exterior modifications include changes to existing
structures, landscaping, site design, or signs with a construction value less
than $100,000.00.
(b) All other design review with a construction value equal to or exceeding
$100,000.00 shall be performed by the Design Review Board in a public
meeting (not a public hearing). On building permits for which there is no land
use permit required, their decision is final (subject to appeal, see Subsection
(c)). Otherwise, their recommendation shall be forwarded to the permit-issuing
authority for its consideration with the permit application.
(c) Appeals shall be pursuant to Chapter 20.20 (Appeals Variances,
Interpretations.
(d) Fees for design review shall be as set by resolution.
Section 9. Arlington Municipal Code §20.46.070 shall be amended to read as follows:
20.46.070 Location of Parking in Multi-Family Structures.
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For two-family apartments (class 1.240) and multi-family (Class 1.300) uses, in
no instance shall street level parking areas be allowed within 25 feet of a public
right-of-way unless it is substantially shielded from public view.
Section 10. Arlington Municipal Code Table 20.56-1, Street and Right of Way
Improvement Requirements, shall be amended to read as follows:
See attached Exhibit “B”.
Section 11. Arlington Municipal Code Table 20.72-1 shall be amended to add the
following subsections:
Table 20.72-1: Table of Parking Requirements
Parking Requirement
8.410 Reservoir lane capacity equal to 5 spaces per drive-in window.
8.600 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
10.300 1 space per 10,000 square feet of gross floor and 1 space for every 4 employees.
Section 12. Arlington Municipal Code §20.96.010 shall be amended to read as follows:
20.96.010 Amendments in General.
(a) Amendments to the text of this Title or to the zoning map may be made in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The term major map amendment shall refer to an amendment that addresses the zoning
district classification of five or more tracts of land in separate ownership or any parcel of
land (regardless of the number of lots or owners) in excess of 50 acres. All other
amendments to the zoning district map shall be referred to as minor map amendments.
(c) Amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan or to the Land Use Map may be
made in accordance with provisions of this chapter.
(d) The Comprehensive Plan may not be amended more than once a year (RCW
36.70A.130) and therefore requests for amendments will be deferred to the time of an
annual public hearing. Only amendments submitted no later than the last working day of
January each calendar year will be reviewed for the annual cycle. Amendments
submitted no later than January 31 of each calendar year will be reviewed for that
annual cycle.
(e) When a conflict exists between the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies and the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies shall
override the Land Use Map designation.
Section 13. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of
the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 14. Effective Date. The title of this Ordinance, which summarizes the contents
of this ordinance, shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. The Ordinance
shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the date of publication.
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PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this ____ day of
__________________, 2010.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
___________________________
Margaret Larson, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Steven J. Peiffle
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
Table 20.40-2: Table of Permissible Uses
USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
SR RLMD RMD RHD OTR NC OTB1 OTB2 OTB3 GC HC BP LI GI AF MS P/SP
9.000 MOTOR VEHICLE-RELATED SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
9.`170 Towing Operations ZS ZS
15.000 MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES
15.600 Non Profit Organizations (e.g., food banks, helping
hands, united way foundations, etc.) Z Z Z
Z
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EXHIBIT “B”
Table 20.56-1 Street and Right of Way Improvement Requirements
Roadway Classification ROW
Width
Pavement
Width
Vertical
Curb/
Gutter
Planting
Strip
Side-
walk
Bike
Path
Lane
Width
No. of
Lanes
Inside
Radius
Maximum
Slope
Easement
Width
Private Access Tract or
Easement, Non-Single-
Family
To be sized similar to public roads, using those criteria.
Cul-de-Sac 50 60’ 30 50’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ N/A N/A 2 27.8’ 14% N/A
Bulb = 35’ curb radius; 50’ radius to curb; & 60’ radius to right-of-way
Local Access 50’ 30’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ N/A 15’ 2 N/A 14% N/A
Local Collector 60’ 40’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’/7’ 15’/13’ 2 N/A 12% N/A
Collector Arterial 64’ 44’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’ 11’ 3 N/A 10% N/A
Arterial (4-lane) 90’ 58’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’ 12’ 4 N/A 8% N/A
Arterial (5-lane) 100’ 70’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’ 12’ 5 N/A 8% N/A
State Highway Determined by Public Works Director in consultation with WSDOT
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20.46.020 Design Review Process.
Review of permit applications for conformance with the Development Design Guidelines
shall be as follows:
(a) The Community Development Director and/or his designee shall review exterior
modifications. Exterior modifications include changes to existing structures,
landscaping, site design, or signs with a construction value less than $100,000.00.
(b) All other design review with a construction value exceeding $100,000.00 shall be
performed by the Design Review Board in a public meeting (not a public hearing).
On building permits for which there is no land use permit required their decision is
final (subject to appeal, see Subsection (c)). Otherwise, their recommendation shall
be forwarded to the permit-issuing authority for its consideration with the permit
application. (Amended by Ord. 1312, 11/17/2003)
(c) Appeals shall be pursuant to Chapter 20.20 (Appeals Variances, Interpretations.
(d) Fees for design review shall be as set by resolution.
Staff Comment
We have added language that provides a distinction between when a project is
reviewed administratively or goes before the design review board, and that when
a project is reviewed administratively, it is for exterior modifications AND all new
construction with a value less than $100,000.00. This is what this section was
intended to say, it was just not clear.
20.46.070 Location of Parking in Multi-Family Structures.
For two-family apartments (class 1.240) and multi-family (Class 1.300) uses in no
instance shall street level parking areas be allowed within 25 feet of a public right-of-
way unless it is substantially shielded from public view. (Amended by Ord. 1312,
11/17/2003).
Staff Comment
This section requires duplexes and 2 unit townhomes, etc., to have a 25 foot
setback from a public ROW or be substantially shielded. It did not seem fair to
require two unit complexes to comply with this when they are not considered
multi-family but are classified as single family under the Land Use Code.
20.16.300 Regulation of Subdivisions.
Major and short subdivisions are subject to a two-step approval process. Physical
improvements to the land to be subdivided are authorized by a conditional use permit or
zoning permit, respectively, as provided in Part I of Chapter 20.16 (Permits and Final
Plat Approval) of this article, and sale of lots is permitted after final plat approval as
provided in §20.16.360 (Final Short or Major Subdivision Plat Approval Process).
Staff Comment
This language has been added because, the way it currently reads, it would
require a short plat to have a conditional use permit and follow the same review
process as a long plat when it is supposed to have a zoning permit and follow an
administrative review process.
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20.16.250 Amendments to and Modifications of Permits.
(a) Insignificant design deviations from the permit (including approved plans) issued
by the Hearing Examiner or the Community Development Director are permissible
and the Community Development Director may authorize such insignificant
deviations. A deviation is insignificant if it has no discernible impact on neighboring
properties, the general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed
development. Each time an insignificant deviation is requested and approved, a
memorandum from the Community Development Director with findings of fact shall
be placed in the file for the permit from which it is was granted. If over time the
number of insignificant deviations cumulatively requested have or will cause such
cumulative changes so that over all they meet the criteria for a minor modification or
change, the next subsequent insignificant deviation shall be treated as a
modification as per subsection (b).
(b) Minor design modifications or changes amendments in permits (including
approved plans) are permissible with the approval of the permit-issuing authority.
Such permission may be obtained through a written request without a formal
application or public hearing, but a payment of any additional fee may will be set by
resolution. For purposes of this section, design modifications or changes
amendments are those that have no substantial impact on neighboring properties,
the general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development
and do not exceed 10% of the approved lots or square footage. Each time a minor
modification or change is approved, a memorandum from the permit-issuing
authority with findings of fact shall be placed in the file for the permit to which it is
was granted. If over time the number of minor modifications or changes cumulatively
requested have or will cause such cumulative changes so that over all they to meet
the criteria for a major change, the next subsequent minor modification or change
amendment shall be treated as a major amendment and be processed as a new
permit per subsection (c).
(c) Major amendments in permits (including approved plans) are permissible with the
approval of the Hearing Examiner or permit-issuing authority. Such permission may
be obtained with a formal application and public hearing, if required, and a payment
of any additional fee that will be set by resolution. For purposes of this section, major
amendments are those that have a substantial impact on neighboring properties, the
general public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development and
do not exceed 25% of the approved lots or square footage. Each time a major
amendment is approved, a memorandum from the permit-issuing authority with
findings of fact shall be placed in the file for the permit to which it is was granted. If
over time the number of major amendments or changes cumulatively requested
have or will cause such cumulative changes so that over all they to exceed the
criteria for a major amendment, the next subsequent major amendment shall be
treated as a new application and be processed as per subsection (d).
(d) All other requests for changes in approved plans will be processed as new
applications. If such requests are required to be acted upon by the Hearing
Examiner or Community Development Director, new conditions may be imposed in
accordance with §20.16.190 (Additional Requirements on Zoning, Special Use, and
Conditional Use Permits), but the applicant retains the right to reject such additional
conditions by withdrawing his request for an amendment and may then proceed in
accordance with the previously issued permit.
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(e) The Community Development Director shall determine whether amendments to and
modifications of permits fall within the categories set forth above in Subsections (a),
(b), (c) and (d).
(f) A developer requesting approval of changes shall submit a written request with
approved and proposed site plans for such approval to the Community Development
Director, and that request shall identify the changes. Approval of all changes must
be given in writing.
Staff Comment
This language has been revised to differentiate between amendment processes
and set specific thresholds.
Table 20.72-1: Table of Parking Requirements
Parking Requirement
8.100 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
8.200
8.300
Same as 8.100 plus 1 space for every eight outside seats.
8.400 Same as 8.200 plus reservoir lane capacity equal to 5 spaces per drive-in window.
8.410 Reservoir lane capacity equal to 5 spaces per drive-in window.
8.500 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
8.600 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
10.210
10.220
1 space for every four employees on the maximum shift but not less than 1 space per
10,000 square feet of area devoted to storage (whether inside or outside).
10.300 1 space per 10,000 square feet of gross floor and 1 space for every 4 employees.
10.400 1 space for every two hangars required, which may include space inside a hanger.
11.000 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area.
12.000 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area.
Staff Comment
Parking use code 8.410 [carry-out and delivery service; drive-in service for
beverages and pastries only (only as an accessory use physically attached to a
primary use)], 8.600 (gambling establishments), and 10.300 (parking of vehicles of
equipment outside enclosed structures) are permissible uses that do not have a
correlating parking requirement, and in order to require adequate parking for
these uses, we need them to be added to the parking requirement section.
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20.12.110 The Building Official
The Building Official is the officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of the unified International Building Code and those
Sections of this Title where the Building Official is referenced.
Staff Comment
This section was amended to be consistent since we follow the IBC not the UBC.
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20.96.010 Amendments in General.
(a) Amendments to the text of this Title or to the zoning map may be made in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The term major map amendment shall refer to an amendment that addresses the
zoning district classification of five or more tracts of land in separate ownership or
any parcel of land (regardless of the number of lots or owners) in excess of 50
acres. All other amendments to the zoning district map shall be referred to as minor
map amendments.
(c) Amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan or to the Land Use Map may be
made in accordance with provisions of this chapter.
(d) The Comprehensive Plan may not be amended more than once a year (RCW
36.70A.130) and therefore requests for amendments will be deferred to the time of
an annual public hearing. Only amendments submitted no later than the last working
day of January each calendar year will be reviewed for the annual cycle.
Amendments submitted no later than January 31 of each calendar year will be
reviewed for that annual cycle.
(e) When a conflict exists between the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies and the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
shall override the Land Use Map designation.
Staff Comment
This section changes the last day a CompPlan amendment could be accepted to
the last working day of the month vs the 31st which could fall on a weekend. It
also eliminates section (e) which, if we kept it in the code, could make it possible
for a developer to request a CompPlan Amendment from General Commercial to
Industrial which would allow for uses that were not anticipated for that zone/area.
20.46.010 Conformance with Design Guidelines or Standards.
(a) Structures within the following zones (Subsection (1)) or specific use classes (as classified
in the Table of Permissible Uses, §20.40.010) (Subsection (2)) are subject to the relevant
design guidelines or standards adopted in this Chapter. No building or land use permit shall
be issued for structures or uses that do not conform to the applicable guidelines or
standards except as allowed under Subsection (b).
1. Zones
a. Old Town Business District 1
b. 7Old Town Business District 2 & 3
c. Neighborhood Commercial
d. General Commercial
e. Highway Commercial
f. Business Park
g. Light Industrial
h. General Industrial (those sides of buildings fronting on and noticeably visible from
public streets only)
i. Residential High Density
j. Medical Services (Added by Ord. No. 1351, 9/7/04)
2. Specific Use Classes
a. Multi-Family Residential (Use Class 1.300)
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b. Educational, Cultural, Religious, Philanthropic, Social, Fraternal Uses (Use Class
5.000)
c. Institutional Residence or Care or Confinement Facilities (Use Class 7.000)
d. Emergency Services (Use Class 13.000)
e. Cemetery and Crematorium (Use Class 21.000)
f. Site Specific Developments (Use Class 30.300)
Staff Comment
In this section we removed the reference to site specific developments as we no
longer have any rules or regulations for such developments.
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Table 20.56-1 Street and Right of Way Improvement Requirements
Roadway Classification ROW
Width
Pavement
Width
Vertical
Curb/
Gutter
Planting
Strip
Side-
walk
Bike
Path
Lane
Width
No. of
Lanes
Inside
Radius
Maximum
Slope
Easement
Width
Private Access Tract or
Easement, Non-Single-
Family
To be sized similar to public roads, using those criteria.
Cul-de-Sac 50 60’ 30 50’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ N/A N/A 2 27.8’ 14% N/A
Bulb = 35’ curb radius; 50’ radius to curb; & 60’ radius to right-of-way
Local Access 50’ 30’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ N/A 15’ 2 N/A 14% N/A
Local Collector 60’ 40’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’/7’ 15’/13’ 2 N/A 12% N/A
Collector Arterial 64’ 44’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’ 11’ 3 N/A 10% N/A
Arterial (4-lane) 90’ 58’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’ 12’ 4 N/A 8% N/A
Arterial (5-lane) 100’ 70’ 6” 4.5’ 5’ 5’ 12’ 5 N/A 8% N/A
State Highway Determined by Public Works Director in consultation with WSDOT
Staff Comment
The cul-de-sac changes have been made to be consistent with the Site Civil Standards and Specification which
require them to have a 60 foot radius and a pavement width of 50 feet.
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Table 20.40-2: Table of Permissible Uses
USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
SR RLMD RMD RHD OTR NC OTB1 OTB2 OTB3 GC HC BP LI GI AF MS P/SP
9.000 MOTOR VEHICLE-RELATED SALES AND SERVICE
OPERATIONS
9.100 Non-Aviation Related Operations
9.110 Motor vehicle sales or rental; mobile home sales ZS ZS ZS ZS
9.120 Sales with installation of motor vehicle parts or
accessories (e.g., tires, mufflers, etc.) ZS ZS ZS ZS
9.130 Motor vehicle repair and maintenance, not
including substantial body work
9.131 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24
consecutive hours ZS ZS ZS
9.132 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24
consecutive hours ZS
9.140 Motor vehicle painting and body work
9.141 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24
consecutive hours ZS ZS
9.142 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24
consecutive hours ZS
9.150 Fuel sales18 ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS
9.160 Car wash ZS ZS ZS ZS
9.`170 Towing Operations
ZS ZS
15.000 MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC
FACILITIES
15.100 Post Office ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS ZSC10
15.200 Airport C11 C10
15.300 Solid Waste Facilities (Publicly or Privately owned)
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USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
SR RLMD RMD RHD OTR NC OTB1 OTB2 OTB3 GC HC BP LI GI AF MS P/SP
15.310 Solid Waste Transfer Station ZS6 ZSC10
15.320 Solid Waste Recycling Center ZS6 ZSC10
15.330 Sanitary Landfill ZS6 ZSC10
15.340 Biosolid Recycling ZS6 Z11 ZSC10
15.400 Military Reserve, National Guard Centers ZS ZS ZS ZS ZS Z11 ZSC10
15.500 Temporary mobile or modular structures used for
public services (e.g., mobile classrooms, civic
services, public health centers, emergency response
centers, etc.) 4
Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z10
Z10
15.600 Non Profit Organizations (e.g., food banks, helping
hands, united way foundations, etc.)
Z
Z Z
Z
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 complete list
of the supplemental use regulations.
1 Subject to §20.44.060 (Minimum Parcel Sizes for Class “A,” “B,” or “C” Mobile Homes).
2 Subject to §20.48.010 (Minimum Lot Size Requirements).
3 Subject to §20.44.080 (Mobile Sales and Delivery).
4 Subject to §20.44.048 (Temporary Public Structures).
5 Subject to §20.44.100 (Permits for Grading and Filling).
6 Subject to §20.44.010 (Solid Waste, Quarrying, Mining, and Similar Uses).
7 Subject to §20.44.070 (Homes Emphasizing Special Services, Treatment, or Supervision).
8 Subject to §20.44.034 (Wireless Communications Facilities)
9 Subject to §20.44.110 (Permits for Land Clearing)
10 Use allowed in the Public/Semi-Public district when it is conducted by a public/semi-public agency for the benefit of the general
public.
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11 Such uses allowed only if in compliance with the intent of the zone as established in §20.36.034 (Aviation Flightline District
Established).
12 Such uses allowed only if in compliance with the intent of the zone as established in §20.36.036 (Medical Services District
Established).
13 Subject to §20.44.096 (Penal and Correctional Facilities).
14 Subject to §20.44.016 (Mixed Use Developments).
15 Subject to §20.44.084 (Stand Alone Office Uses in the General Industrial Zone).
16 Subject to §20.44.062 (Trade or Vocational Schools in the OTB-1).
17 Subject to §20.38.070 (Restrictions on Certain Use Classifications on Arlington Airport Property).
18 Subject to §20.38.080 (Performance Standards and Miscellaneous Restrictions).
19 Subject to §20.44.066 (Storage Surfaces for Scrap Materials Salvage Yards, Junkyards, Automobile Graveyards and Automobile
Recycling Facilities).
20 Subject to §20.44.032 (Master Planned Neighborhood Developments)
21 Subject to the requirements of AMC Chapter 3.32, and further subject to the following locational criteria: only permitted in areas
south of SR 531/172nd St. and east of 51st Avenue NE, or south of 169th Pl. NE, north of 164th St. NE, and west of Smokey Point
Boulevard; and not located within one thousand (1000) feet of a daycare facility, school, church, synagogue, or temple.
22 Only sales of beverages and sales of foods prepared off site and not principally in a kitchen on the premises.
Staff Comment
Although the Council will be reviewing the Table of Uses in its entirety in the future, the two added uses (towing
operations and non-profit organizations) need to be addressed sooner.
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20.44.035 Administrative Conditional Use Permit for Homeless Encampments
(a) This section establishes a mechanism whereby the City may, for a period not to
exceed ninety (90) days, permit homeless encampments that would not otherwise
be permitted in the zone in which they are proposed.
(b) Administrative conditional use permits for homeless encampments shall follow the
public notification process as described in section 20.16.100(e).
(c) The City may grant an administrative conditional use permit only if it finds that:
1. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and
2. The proposed use or site plan is not otherwise allowable in the zone in which
it is proposed.
3. Homeless encampments shall be located on existing sites owned or
controlled by churches within those zones in which a church is a permitted
use under AMC 20.40.010, Table of Permissible Uses, Use Description
5.200.
(d) The City shall establish density and dimensional standards as part of the approval
process of each administrative conditional use permit. The City will use the nature
of the proposed use and the character of the surrounding area as guides in
establishing these standards.
(e) The City shall not grant an administrative conditional use permit at the same site
more frequently than once in every 365-day period. The City may only grant an
administrative conditional use permit for a specified period of time, not to exceed
ninety (90) days.
(f) No more than one (1) homeless encampment may be located in the City at any
time.
(g) In addition to the foregoing requirements and standards, the following definitions
and standards apply to homeless encampments.
1. Definitions
a. Homeless Encampment-A group of homeless persons temporarily residing
out of doors on a site with services provided by a Sponsor and supervised
by a Managing Agency.
b. Managing Agency-An organization that has the capacity to organize and
manage a homeless encampment. A “Managing Agency” may be the
same entity as the Sponsor.
c. Sponsor-An entity that has an agreement with the Managing Agency to
provide basic services and support for the residents of a homeless
encampment and liaison with the surrounding community and joins with
the Managing Agency in an application for a temporary use permit. A
“Sponsor” may be the same entity as the Managing Agency.
2. Standards
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a. The encampment shall be located a minimum of thirty (30) feet from the
property line of an abutting residential zone.
b. Type A sight-obscuring landscaping and/or fencing shall be required
around the perimeter of the homeless encampment unless the Community
Development Director determines that there is sufficient vegetation,
topographic variation, or other site conditions such that fencing would not
be needed.
c. All exterior lighting shall be directed downward and contained within the
homeless encampment.
d. The maximum number of residents within a homeless encampment is one
hundred (100).
e. Off street parking shall be provided for the additional vehicles and shall
not create a shortage of existing required parking.
f. No permanent structures will be constructed for the homeless
encampment.
g. A transportation plan is required which shall include provisions of transit
services.
h. The homeless encampment shall be located within one-half mile of transit
service.
i. No children under eighteen (18) are permitted in the homeless
encampment. If a child under the age of eighteen (18) attempts to reside
at the camp the Sponsor or Managing Agency shall contact Child
Protective Services.
j. No animals shall be permitted in encampments except for service animals.
k. The Managing Agency shall enforce a code of conduct. All homeless
encampment residents shall sign an agreement to abide by the code of
conduct prior to being admitted to the encampment. If a resident fails to
abide by the code of conduct, the Managing Agency shall expel the
resident from the property. The code shall contain the following as a
minimum:
i. No drugs or alcohol;
ii. No weapons;
iii. No violence;
iv. No trespassing onto private property in the surrounding
neighborhood;
v. No loitering in the surrounding neighborhood; and
vi. Quiet hours.
l. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall keep a log of all people who stay
overnight in the encampment, including names and birth dates, and dates
of stay. Logs shall be kept a minimum of six (6) months.
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m. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall take all reasonable and legal
steps to obtain verifiable ID, such as a driver’s license, government-issued
identification card, military identification, or passport from prospective and
existing encampment residents.
n. The Sponsor or Managing Agency will use identification to obtain sex
offender and warrant checks from the Washington State Patrol, the
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office or relevant local police department.
i. If said warrant and sex offender checks reveal either (1) an existing
or outstanding warrant from any jurisdiction in the United States for
the arrest of the individual who is the subject of the check; or (2) the
subject of the check is a sex offender, required to register with the
County Sheriff or their county of residence pursuant to RCW
9A.44.130, then the Sponsor or Managing Agency will reject the
subject of the check for residency to the homeless encampment or
eject the subject of the check if that person is already a homeless
encampment resident.
ii. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall immediately contact the
police department if the reason for rejection or ejection of an
individual from the homeless encampment is an active warrant. In
other cases of rejection or ejection, the designated representative of
the Sponsor or Managing Agency shall immediately provide the facts
leading to such action to the Arlington Police Department and the
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.
o. The Sponsor or Managing Agency shall self-manage its residents and
prohibit alcohol, drugs, weapons, fighting, and abuse of any kind, littering,
or disturbing the neighbors while located on the property.
p. The Sponsor or Managing Agency will appoint a designated
representative to serve “on-duty” as an Encampment Manager at all times
to serve as a point of contact for the Police Department and will orient the
Police as to how the security tent operates. The names of the on-duty
designated representative will be posted daily in the security tent. The City
shall provide contact numbers of non-emergency personnel which shall be
posted at the security tent.
q. The property must be sufficient in size to accommodate the tents
necessary on-site facilities, including, but not limited to the following:
i. Sanitary portable toilets in the number required to meet capacity
guidelines;
ii. Hand washing stations by the toilets and by the food areas;
iii. Refuse receptacles; and
iv. Food tent and security tent.
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r. The Managing Agency shall ensure that legal connections to the City’s
public water and sanitary sewer systems are obtained and must be in
compliance with all state and local requirements. Screening shall be
provided and approved by the City and may include, but is not limited to, a
combination of fencing and/or landscaping to screen such facilities from
neighboring properties.
s. The Managing Agency shall ensure compliance with fire and building
regulations.
t. The homeless encampment shall conform to the following fire department
requirements:
i. There shall be no open fires for cooking without pre-approval by the
Fire Department and no open fires for heating;
ii. No heating appliances within the individual tents are allowed
without pre-approval by the Fire Department;
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 as approved by the Fire Department;
v. Adequate access for fire and emergency medical apparatus shall
be provided. This shall be determined by the Fire Department;
vi. Adequate separation between tents and other structures shall be
maintained as determined by the Fire Department; and
vii. All electrical installation shall comply with all national, state and
local codes (NFPA 70/NEC). Electrical cords are not to be strung
together and any cords used must be approved for exterior use.
u. The Sponsor and Managing Agency shall permit inspections by City staff
at reasonable times without prior notice for compliance with the conditions
of the Homeless Encampment Permit.
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20.44.037 Administrative Conditional Use Permits
(a) This section establishes a mechanism whereby the City may issue a permit to
allow a use to be temporarily conducted that would not otherwise be permitted in
the zone in which it is located. It is intended to permit seasonal and special events,
carnivals and/or fairs that would not be permitted in the zone in which they are
proposed.
(b) An application for an administrative conditional use permit will be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Director.
(c) The City may grant an administrative conditional use permit only if it finds that:
1) The proposed use or site plan will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the
immediate vicinity; and
2) The Proposed use or site plan will be consistent with the intent of the
underlying zone, including the Airport Protection District and Critical
Areas.
3) Conditional Use Permits for temporary events shall be located in zones
that are consistent with permanent facilities found in Chapter 20.40 Table
of Permissible Uses. Examples include Horticultural Sales with Outdoor
Display allowed in NC, GC, HC, and GI zones. Example: Motor Vehicle
Sales or Rental; Mobile Home Sales allowed in OTBD2, OTBD3, GC, and
HC zones.
(d) The City shall establish density and dimensional standards as part of the approval
process of each administrative conditional use permit. The City will use the nature
of the proposed use and the character of the surrounding area as guides in
establishing these standards. A parking lot plot plan, including provisions for
handicap parking, will be required with each submittal. A plan for circulation, traffic
control and portable restroom facilities will be required.
(e) The City shall not grant an administrative conditional use permit (for a seasonal
event) at the same site more frequently than twice in a 365 day period. The City
may only grant a permit for a specified period of time, not to exceed more than two
(2) seasonal events each year with each seasonal event lasting no longer than
thirty (30) days. As an option, a property owner may process a special event
permit and not to exceed more than six (6) special events each year with each
special event lasting no longer than ten (10) days. In any case, the combination of
seasonal and special events shall not exceed 60 days per year.
(f) If the proposed use is a sale or other event which will generate sales tax, approval
from the Department of Revenue shall be required prior to permit issuance.
(g) Exceptions. Temporary staging facilities for public projects may be approved for a
time period not to exceed the duration of their construction.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
NEW BUSINESS #1
ATTACHMENT D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
January 19, 2009
SUBJECT: Stillaguamish Senior Center
Utilities Easements
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Public Works - Engineering
ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit Map – showing location of easements
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney will prepare the final easement
documents
DESCRIPTION: The City is being asked to accept easements for water and sewer systems
installed within the properties of the Stillaguamish Senior Center Complex as a condition of
their expansion. Staff is working with two property owners – Stillaguamish Senior Center and
RAZO LLC to finalize the easement. The City Attorney will be preparing the final documents
for recording.
HISTORY: As a condition of the expansion, the Stillaguamish Senior Center Complex was
required to install water and sewer system extensions and related connections to the City
system. Ownership and maintenance of all water and sewer extensions are to be turned over to
City through a bill of sale once it is installed and accepted. These easements provide the City
the ability to maintain and repair City owned infrastructure located on private property.
ALTERNATIVES:
• Table pending further discussion
• Remand to Staff for additional information
• Deny with or without prejudice
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the acceptance of the Stillaguamish Senior Center Utilities Easements.
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Council Agenda Bill
AGENDA ITEM:
NEW BUSINESS #2
ATTACHMENT E
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
January 19, 2010
SUBJECT:
Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal
Code Section 2.44.040 regarding the
location of Airport Commission meetings
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN:
Airport
Contact: Rob Putnam
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Section 2.44.040 regarding the
location of Airport Commission meetings
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney has reviewed the proposed
ordinance
DESCRIPTION:
This is a housekeeping matter. The Airport Office remodel and expansion added a meeting room
to the facility. The Airport Commission will now hold their meetings in the Airport Office
meeting room instead of at Hadley Hall. The proposed ordinance notifies the public of the new
location of the Airport Commission meetings.
HISTORY:
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not approve the ordinance.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move Council adopt the Ordinance amending the Arlington Municipal Code Section 2.44.040
regarding the location of Airport Commission meetings.
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
AMENDING ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.44.040
REGARDING THE LOCATION OF AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington has the authority to regulate the operation of the
Arlington Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Commission wishes to update the ordinance governing the
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Airport Commission considered this amendment at a December 8,
2009 public meeting and the City Council considered their recommendations at their meeting on
January 19, 2010, and determined approving the amendment was in the best interest of the City
and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington do hereby ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Arlington Municipal Code section 2.44.040 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
2.44.040 Meetings.
Regular meetings of the Arlington airport commission shall be held on the second
Tuesday of each month, beginning at seven p.m. Meetings shall be held at the Arlington
Airport Office, 18204-59th Drive NE, Arlington, Washington; provided, however, that
whenever such regular meeting falls upon a Tuesday declared in RCW 1.16.050 now or
in the future as a legal holiday, then the regular meeting of the airport commission shall
be held upon the following Tuesday at the same time and place.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City. The Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after the
date of publication.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this _____ day of
___________________________, 2010.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Margaret Larson, Mayor
Attest:
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Steven J. Peiffle
City Attorney