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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_07-21-25 Council MeetingSPECIAL 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 PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council about any matter not on the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Please limit remarks to three minutes. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe 1. Minutes of the July 7 and July 14, 2025 Council meeting minutes ATTACHMENT A 2. Accounts Payable ATTACHMENT B PUBLIC HEARING NEW BUSINESS 1.Change Order No. 1 for City Hall Windows ATTACHMENT C Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis Council Liaison: Jan Schuette ATTACHMENT D ATTACHMENT E 2.Opioid Settlements Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis Council Liaison: Heather Logan 3.Waiver Request for SkyFest Land Use Fees Staff Presentation: Marty Wray Council Liaison: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam Arlington City Council Meeting Monday, July 21, 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. ATTACHMENT F ATTACHMENT G ATTACHMENT H ATTACHMENT I ATTACHMENT J 4.Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.16 Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Heather Logan 5.Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Jan Schuette 6.Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.56 Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Leisha Nobach 7.Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.68 Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Leisha Nobach 8.Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.72 Staff Presentation: Amy Rusko Council Liaison: Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS INFORMATION/ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe / Mayor Don Vanney DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, July 7, 2025 Councilmembers Present: Rob Toyer, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Leisha Nobach, and Jan Schuette, and Heather Logan who joined with Teams. Council Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Sheri Amundson, City Attorney Oskar Rey, Monroe Whitman, Chelsea Brewer, and Wendy Van Der Meersche. Also Known to be Present: Kathy Vanney, Randy Nobach, Nathan Senff, Heather Watland, Tim Abrahamson, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan-Buchanan, Deb Kindinger, Courtney Amonsen, Jay Lindberg, Mark Dolan, Dixie Dolan, Tom McNeil, and others. Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS Joining the Council meeting with Microsoft Teams, Audit Manager Courtney Amonsen introduced herself and Audit Lead Deb Kindinger. With the use of PowerPoint, Ms. Amonsen and Ms. Kindinger conducted the audit entrance conference for the 2024 Audit. PROCLAMATIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT Jay Lindberg, Stanwood, provided comments. Mark Dolan, Arlington, provided comments. Dixie Dolan, Arlington, provided comments. Tom McNeil, Arlington, provided comments. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved, and Councilmember Rob Toyer seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda that was unanimously carried: 1. Minutes of the June 16 and June 23, 2025 Council meetings Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 7, 2025 Page 2 of 3 2. Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113569 through #113686 dated June 3 through June 16 for $1,526,329.52. PUBLIC HEARING None. NEW BUSINESS Airport Commission Appointments Airport Operations Manager Monroe Whitman requested Council reappoint Dary Finck and Kirk LeDoux to the Airport Commission for another term. Dary Finck and Kirk LeDoux’s terms on the Airport Commission expired April 1, 2025. The Airport Commission selection committee consisting of Mayor Don Vanney, Councilmember Michele Blythe, Airport Commissioner Ruth Gonzales, Airport Director Marty Wray and Airport Operations Coordinator Lorene Robinson conducted interviews for these two positions and Dary Finck and Kirk LeDoux were chosen for reappointments. Councilmember Leisha Nobach moved, and Councilmember Michele Blythe seconded the motion to appoint Dary Finck and Kirk LeDoux to the airport commission for another term. The motion passed unanimously. 2026 Lodging Tax Distribution City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the 2026 lodging tax funding distribution. City Attorney Oskar Rey explained the process regulated by state statute. The committee met on June 30, 2025 to review and discuss the applications. 17 grant applications were received totaling $264,185. The total amount that could be awarded was $185,000. An example of some of the priorities the committee focused on, in addition to using the scoring matrix, included new projects, off season events, those with the potential for overnight stays, number of years previously funded and events that had other sources of funding (like admission fees or sponsorships). Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis and Mr. Rey answering Council questions. Councilmember Debora Nelson moved, and Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion to approve the 2026 funding distribution as recommended by the lodging tax advisory committee. The motion failed 4 to 3, with Councilmembers Rob Toyer, Michele Blythe, Leisha Nobach, and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam voting no. This will return to the lodging tax committee for further review and deliberation on the distribution. Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District No. 16 for School Resource Officer City Administrator Paul Ellis requested Council approve the Interlocal Agreement with Arlington School District No. 16 for a School Resource Officer. This is a renewal of the interlocal agreement with Arlington Public Schools #16 for the School Resource Officer position. This position is budgeted in the police operations budget. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting July 7, 2025 Page 3 of 3 The school district and the police department are mutually responsible for providing a safe environment within which students may receive appropriate instructional and educational services, which can be delivered more efficiently through the cooperative efforts of said partners to the benefits of public health, safety, and welfare. The school district and the police department agree that it is in the best interest to assign a school resource officer(s) to schools mutually agreed upon by both parties. Councilmember Jan Schuette moved, and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Arlington School District No. 16 for the School Resource Officer and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Jan Schuette provided an update regarding the Transportation Policy Board. Councilmember Michele Blythe stated that she and Councilmember Rob Toyer enjoyed a ride along with Officer Inci Yarkut. Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam thanked everyone who was involved in 4th of July celebrations. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis provided an update about repairs on Tveit Road. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Vanney thanked M&O, and everyone involved in working on the 4th of July celebrations. Mayor Vanney also provided information regarding the AWC Conference he attended in Kennewick. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. _________________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East 3rd Street Monday, July 14, 2025 Councilmembers Present: Heather Logan, Leisha Nobach, Michele Blythe, Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam, Debora Nelson, Jan Schuette, and Rob Toyer. Council Members Absent: none. Staff Present: Mayor Don Vanney, Paul Ellis, Chelsea Brewer, Jonathan Ventura, Thad Newport, Amy Rusko, and Julie Petersen. Also Known to be Present: Tim Abrahamson, Steve Maisch, Holly Sloan-Buchanan, Kathy Vanney, Drew Bono, and others. Mayor Don Vanney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call followed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Michele Blythe moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember Heather Logan seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code chapter 20.16 Community and Economic Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment which 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. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 Community and Economic Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment which 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 permit delivery criteria. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions. City Council Workshop Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop July 14, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.56 Community and Economic Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment includes updates to section 20.56.060 updating language for the fire authority. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code chapter 20.68 Community and Economic Deputy Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment which includes updates to section 20.68.020 clarifying the type of public information signage excluded from regulations, an increase to the square footage allowed, and when building permits would be required. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions. Ordinance Amending Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.72 Community and Economic Director Amy Rusko reviewed the amendments to AMC Chapter 20.72 Zoning Code Amendment which 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. Discussion followed with Ms. Rusko answering Council questions. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS City Administrator Paul Ellis had nothing to report. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Don Vanney spoke about the Street Fair and Hometown Fly-In he attended. He thanked the staff that worked over the weekend to help make those events successful. Councilmembers Leisha Nobach commented on the Street Fair and thanked Jim Kelly for setting up a tour of the Public Works water and wastewater plant with Councilmembers Michele Blythe, Rob Toyer, and her. Councilmember Heather Logan commented on the Street Fair and thanked Jacob Carbajal for his work over the weekend with the stormwater presentation for the kids. Councilmember Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam commented on the Street Fair and thanked all the vendors and existing store fronts that participated. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS None. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmembers had nothing to report this evening. PUBLIC COMMENT None. REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING None. Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop July 14, 2025 Page 3 of 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. _________________________________________ Don E. Vanney, Mayor City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill CA #2 Attachment July 21, 2025 Accounts Payable Claims Approval Claims Approval Finance; Sheri Amundson, Interim Director 360-403-3426 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: ALTERNATIVES: City of Arlington July 21st, 2025 Council Meeting Claims Certification: We, the undersigned City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington do hereby certify that the merchandise or services hereinafter specified have been received and that: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #113687 through #113805 dated June 16th through July 7th for $1,444,528.46. Approval of Payroll EFT Payments and Check #30454 through #30457 dated June 1st, 2025, through June 30th, 2025, in the amount of $1,568,294.74. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #1 Attachment July 21, 2025 Change Order #1 – City Hall 2nd Floor Window Trim & Frame Repair & Finish Change Order #1, Site Condition Summary w/photos DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN Administration; Paul Ellis, City Administrator EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $27,325.00 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: $0 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: Replacement – Original quote to repair damaged trim/framing and paint what was repaired to match existing. Upon inspection, the existing paint on all exterior windows of City Hall are severely deteriorated and in dire need of proper stripping and painting, as evidenced in attached photos. Also, extending the contract to August 8, to avoid any construction in progress during upcoming city events. ALTERNATIVES: windows. CHANGE ORDER #__ Change Order Title: Date: Project Name: Project No: Contractor: Owner: City of Arlington This Contract is Modified as Follows: Original Contract Amount: Current Contract Amount: Amount of This Change: Revised Contract Amount: Increased by Decreased by Work Days Calendar Days Contract time is: Unchanged DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE APPROVALS (not valid until signed by Agency) Contractor Name, Title Signature Date Reviewed Name, Title Signature Date Approved by Agency Name, Title Signature Date Site Condition Summary As shown in the attached image, existing paint on the window frames is detaching in large rubber-like sheets. This indicates: • Improper primer use or incompatible layers (e.g., latex over oil) • Trapped moisture behind old coatings • Total failure of adhesion across multiple layers All existing paint should be removed entirely down to bare wood due to this condition, which eliminates the viability of any partial or patch-based approach. Scope of Work (Both Options) • Full removal of all paint and coatings from wood window frames using heat gun, scraper, and/or chemical stripper (Smart Strip or equivalent). • Thorough sanding to bare wood to smooth fibers and edges. • Surface cleaning to remove dust and contaminants prior to priming. Option 1: Premium Long-Life Finish (Recommended) – $25,000 Process: 1. Prime with Sherwin-Williams Oil-Based Primer 2. Spot-seal knots with Zinsser B-I-N 3. Caulk all seams (SW 950A) 4. Spray 3 coats of Emerald® Urethane (satin/semi-gloss) → Light scuff between coats for smooth bonding Performance: Lasts 10–15 years with basic maintenance Best For: Historic or public-facing buildings where long-term durability and uniform appearance matter Option 2: Contractor-Grade Refinish – $17,000 Process: 1. Prime with Extreme Bond Primer (SW) 2. Spot-prime knots with Zinsser B-I-N 3. Caulk with SW 950A 4. Apply 2 coats by brush/roller or sprayer of Emerald® Urethane Performance: Lasts 5–8 years Best For: Budget-conscious projects needing a full strip and repaint, but with fewer coats and less prep Why Patch Repairs Won’t Work • Paint failure is widespread — not isolated • Multiple incompatible layers and moisture damage underneath • Patches will lift again; uneven appearance • Doesn’t meet durability or public-sector standards Photo: (Attached) – Shows total coating failure and widespread delamination. Step-by-Step Process 1. Prime all bare wood with: o Sherwin-Williams Extreme Bond Primer (SKU: B51W00010) Waterborne acrylic bonding primer that adheres well to cleaned wood and dries quickly. 2. Spot seal knots or tannin-heavy areas with: o Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Based Primer 3. Caulk joints with: o Sherwin-Williams 950A Caulk 4. Apply 2 coats by brush and roller (or hybrid sprayer) of: o Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel – Satin or Semi-Gloss finish Expected Performance: 5–8 years Best For: Budget-sensitive projects with full paint removal but fewer coats and less fine finishing Why Patch Repairs Are Not a Viable Option • Patchwork fails to address the underlying cause: multiple incompatible paint layers and trapped moisture. • Partial repairs won’t stop peeling — even primed patches will lift over time if layered over compromised areas. • Inconsistent finish, gloss, and texture fails visual quality control, especially on publicly visible structures. • May not meet durability and warranty standards required for government/public sector projects. Supporting Photo (Attached) Visual evidence of large-scale detachment and complete coating failure. Option 1: Premium Long-Life Finish • Base price: $25,000 • Sales tax (9.3%): $2,325 • Total with tax: $27,325 Option 2: Contractor-Grade Refinish • Base price: $17,000 • Sales tax (9.3%): $1,581 • Total with tax: $18,581 City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #2 Attachment July 21, 2025 Opioid Settlement Notices Opioid Settlement Notices Administration; Paul Ellis, City Administrator EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: 0 BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A BUDGETED AMOUNT: 0 LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: claims of states and local political subdivisions against defendants Janssen, Cardinal, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger Co., Purdue/Sacklers and the Generic Manufacturers related to alleged misconduct related to opioids. To join the settlements, the Council must authorize the Mayor or City Administrator to sign the participation forms for these settlement agreements. The City’s share of the funds must be used to address the local impacts of the opioid crisis. The proposed settlement will be paid up to 16 years after the settlement date. ALTERNATIVES: regarding opioid settlements and authorize the Mayor or City Administrator to sign the participation forms and related documentation. National Opioid Settlement: Purdue Pharma L.P. Rubris Reference Number: CL-1738782 TO LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS: THIS NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT. PURDUE PHARMA L.P. & SACKLER FAMILY SETTLEMENT OVERVIEW A proposed nationwide settlement agreement has been reached with Purdue (and certain of its affiliates) and the Sackler family concerning alleged misconduct related to opioids. The proposed settlement is being implemented in connection with Purdue’s bankruptcy proceedings, and consists of, among other things, a settlement of Purdue’s claims against the Sacklers and certain other parties (referred to as the “Estate Settlement”), and a settlement of direct claims against the Sacklers held by States, local governments and other creditors (the “Direct Settlement”, and together with the Estate Settlement, the “Settlement”). The Settlement contemplates that the Sacklers will be paying an aggregate of $6.5 billion in 16 payments over 15 years, including $1.5 billion on the settlement’s Effective Date (expected to be in 2026), though some amounts are subject to discounted prepayments. These amounts are in addition to amounts available from the Purdue estate including amounts available on the Effective Date (expected to be around $900 million) and amounts that may be paid in the future. The Settlement also contains injunctive relief governing opioid dispensing practices and requires the successor-in-interest of Purdue Pharma L.P. to implement safeguards to prevent diversion of prescription opioids, and also restrict certain Sacklers from directly or indirectly engaging in the manufacturing or sale of opioids, as detailed in the Settlement. The proposed settlement has two key participation steps now that all eligible states and territories elected to participate in the Direct Settlement. First, eligible subdivisions within each participating state decide whether to participate in the Direct Settlement. The Direct Settlement is documented in the Governmental Entity and Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement, which is commonly referred to as the “GESA”. The more subdivisions that participate, the more funds flow to that state and its subdivisions. Any subdivision that does not participate cannot directly share in any of the Direct Settlement funds, even if the subdivision’s state is settling and other participating subdivisions are sharing in settlement funds. YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE DIRECT SETTLEMENT BY RETURNING YOUR PARTICIPATION FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF THE SETTLEMENT. Second, concurrently with the solicitation of eligible subdivisions to participate in the Direct Settlement, votes will be solicited for approval of Purdue Pharma L.P.’s bankruptcy plan, which plan will provide distributions in respect of the Estate Settlement. NOT ALL SUBDIVISIONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT WILL RECEIVE PACKAGES TO VOTE ON THE PLAN. Please note that this is NOT a solicitation or a request for subdivisions to submit votes on the Purdue bankruptcy plan. This settlement package only pertains to a decision to participate in the Direct Settlement with the Sacklers. If you receive a package to vote on the plan you should follow the applicable instructions for voting. PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTING ON THE PLAN IS SEPARATE FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE DIRECT SETTLEMENT. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO VOTE ON THE PLAN IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF THE SETTLEMENT. WHO IS RUBRIS INC. AND WHAT IS THE IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR? The Direct Settlement provides that an Implementation Administrator will provide notice and manage the collection of participation forms. Rubris Inc. is the Implementation Administrator for the Direct Settlement and was also retained for the prior national opioid settlements. WHY IS YOUR SUBDIVISION RECEIVING THIS NOTICE? Your state has elected to participate in the Settlement, and therefore your subdivision may participate in the Direct Settlement. This notice is also being sent directly to counsel for such subdivisions if the Implementation Administrator has their information. If you are represented by an attorney with respect to opioid claims, please contact them. Subdivisions can participate in the Settlement whether or not they filed a lawsuit or are represented. WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION? Detailed information about the Settlement, including each settlement agreement, may be found at: https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/purdue-sacklers-settlements/. This website will be updated to include information about how the Settlement is being implemented in most states and how funds will be allocated within your state. You are encouraged to review the terms of the settlement agreements and discuss the terms and benefits with your counsel, your Attorney General’s Office, and other contacts within your state. Your subdivision will need to decide whether to participate in the proposed Settlement, and subdivisions are encouraged to work through this process before the September 30, 2025 deadline. HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT? The Settlement requires that you take affirmative steps to “opt in” to the Settlement. In the next few weeks, you will receive documentation and instructions from the Implementation Administrator. In order to participate in the settlement, a subdivision must sign and return the required documentation. Please add the following email addresses to your “safe” list so emails do not go to spam / junk folders: dse_na3@docusign.net and opioidsparticipation@rubris.com. Please monitor your email for the Participation Form and instructions. All required documentation must be signed and returned on or before September 30, 2025. - 2 - National Opioids Settlements: Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus Opioids Implementation Administrator opioidsparticipation@rubris.com Arlington city, WA Rubris Reference Number: CL-1769246 TO LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS: THIS NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OVERVIEW Proposed nationwide settlement agreements (“Settlements”) have been reached that would resolve opioid litigation brought by states, local political subdivisions, and special districts against eight opioids manufacturers, Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus (the “Manufacturers”). Local political subdivisions and special districts are referred to as “subdivisions.” The Settlements require the settling Manufacturers to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to abate the opioid epidemic. The Settlements will provide a maximum of approximately $720 million in cash to participating states and subdivisions to remediate and abate the impacts of the opioid crisis. Depending on participation by states and subdivisions, the Settlements require: Alvogen to immediately pay up to approximately $19 million; Amneal to pay up to approximately $74 million over 10 years, and to provide either approximately $177 million of its generic version of the drug Narcan or up to an additional approximately $44 million in cash; Apotex to immediately pay up to approximately $65 million; Hikma to immediately pay up to approximately $98 million, and to provide either approximately $35 million of its naloxone product or up to an additional approximately $7 million in cash; Indivior to pay up to approximately $75 million over five years, a portion of which, at the election of the state, could be paid in the form of Indivior’s branded buprenorphine and/or nalmefene products with a value of up to $140 million.; Mylan to pay up to approximately $290 million over nine years; Sun to immediately pay up to approximately $32 million; and Zydus to immediately pay up to approximately $15 million. The Settlements also contain injunctive relief governing opioid marketing, sale, distribution, and/or distribution practices and require the Manufacturers to implement safeguards to prevent diversion of prescription opioids. Each of the proposed settlements has two key participation steps. First, each eligible state decides whether to participate in each Settlement. A list of participating states for each settlement can be found at https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/ . Second, eligible subdivisions within each participating state decide whether to participate in each Settlement. The more subdivisions that participate, the more funds flow to that state and its subdivisions. Any subdivision that does not participate cannot directly share in any of the settlement funds, even if the subdivision’s state is settling and other participating subdivisions are sharing in settlement funds. If the state does not participate in a particular Settlement, the subdivisions in that state are not eligible to participate in that Settlement. WHO IS RUBRIS INC. AND WHAT IS THE IMPLEMENTATION ADMINISTRATOR? The Settlements provide that an Implementation Administrator will provide notice and manage the collection of participation forms. Rubris Inc. is the Implementation Administrator for these new Settlements and was also retained for the prior national opioid settlements. WHY IS YOUR SUBDIVISION RECEIVING THIS NOTICE? Your state has elected to participate in one or more of the Settlements, and your subdivision may participate in those Settlements in which your state has elected to participate. This notice is also sent directly to counsel for such subdivisions if the Implementation Administrator has their information. If you are represented by an attorney with respect to opioid claims, please contact them. Subdivisions can participate in the Settlements whether or not they filed a lawsuit or are represented. WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORMATION? Detailed information about the Settlements, including each settlement agreement, may be found at: https://nationalopioidsettlement.com. This website also includes information about how the Settlements are being implemented in most states and how funds will be allocated within your state. You are encouraged to review the settlement agreement terms and discuss the terms and benefits with your counsel, your Attorney General’s Office, and other contacts within your state. Information and documents regarding the Settlements and your state allocation can be found on the settlement website at https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/. Your subdivision will need to decide whether to participate in the proposed Settlements, and subdivisions are encouraged to work through this process before the October 8, 2025 deadline. HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENTS? The Settlements require that you take affirmative steps to “opt in” to the Settlements. In the next few weeks, you will receive documentation and instructions from the Implementation Administrator or, in some cases, your Attorney General’s Office. In order to participate in a settlement, a subdivision must sign and return the required Participation Form for that settlement. Please add the following email addresses to your “safe” list so emails do not go to spam / junk folders: dse_na3@docusign.net and opioidsparticipation@rubris.com . Please monitor your email for the Participation Forms and instructions. All required documentation must be signed and returned on or before October 8, 2025. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #3 Attachment July 21, 2025 SUBJECT: Land Use Fees Waiver Request for SkyFest None Airport; Marty Wray, Director EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: N/A BUDGET CATEGORY: BUDGETED AMOUNT: LEGAL REVIEW: DESCRIPTION: the Arlington Fly-In (SkyFest). Staff have always brought this request before the Airport Commission prior to bringing the resolution before the City Council. The FAA allows reduced or free rent for this type of aviation event. SkyFest is requesting that the Airport waive $6,874.78 in total fees, if a one-year waiver is granted. This is the payment for rental of 59.4 acres for three days. This waiver has previously been recommended for approval by the Airport Commission and approved by City Council for the last nine years. Historically, the fee waiver has been closer to the $15,000 amount as the event used to last several days. Over the last couple of years, the event has reduced the time to three days, which includes the event and Sunday, for clean-up and camper check-out. ALTERNATIVES: final review by the city attorney. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #4 Attachment COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 21, 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: 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. 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 21st day of July, 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 resubmittal extension 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 matches the 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 120 days. Removed Language Sections: • No complete sections were removed with this amendment. • None. This is a CED staff proposed update based on recent private and public development proposals. AMC Chapter 20.16 – Permits and Land Division Approval Zoning Code Amendment Overview Summary - Amy Rusko, Director Washington State Legislation or Other Requirements Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1292 Page 1 of 3 Community and Economic Development Planning Division th CITY 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. INTRODUCTION The AMC Chapter 20.16 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the Arlington Municipal code that includes updates to the permits and land division approval chapter. Included with 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 INFORMATION The 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 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 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 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 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 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 20.16 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1292. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #5 Attachment COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 21, 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. 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 hereby is amended in its entirety 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 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 Department Code Official and no open fires for heating; (ii) No heating appliances within the individual tents are allowed without pre- approval by the 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 as approved by the Fire DepartmentCode Official; (v) Adequate access for fire and emergency medical apparatus shall be provided. This shall be determined by the Fire DepartmentCode Official; (vi) Adequate separation between tents and other structures shall be maintained as determined by the Fire DepartmentCode Official; 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. Section 3. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.080 shall be and hereby amended 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 Department of Health 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 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 Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 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 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1294 A. INTRODUCTION The AMC Chapter 20.44 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the Arlington Municipal code that includes updates to the supplemental use regulations chapter. Included with this 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 INFORMATION The 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 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 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 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 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 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 20.44 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1294. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #6 Attachment COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 21, 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. 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 21st day of July, 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 Staff Report & Recommendation AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1296 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 8, 2025 Regarding: 2025 AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment – PLN #1296 A. INTRODUCTION The AMC Chapter 20.56 Zoning Code Amendments is a City-initiated amendment to the Arlington Municipal code that includes updates to the streets and sidewalks chapter. Included with this staff report 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 INFORMATION The 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 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 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 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 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 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 20.56 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1296. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #7 Attachment COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 21, 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. 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 21st day of July, 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 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 be made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. has followed the provision of Chapter 20.96 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. 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 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. 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 20.68 Zoning Code Amendment, PLN #1358. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill NB #8 Attachment COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 21, 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 I move to approve the ordinance amending AMC Chapter 20.72 and authorize the Mayor to sign the ordinance. 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 in its entirety 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. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XXX 3 (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 at a 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 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 21st day of July, 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 Parking Requirements. o The parking table was updated to separate out single family residential types, middle housing, and multi-family apartments. These changes were made to become 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 recent private 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 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.