HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2017-015 Relating to Land Use and Zoning and and Amending Chapter 20.40 and 20.08 of the Arlington Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO. 2017-015
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 20.40 & 20.08 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS,the City of Arlington planning staff has reviewed the provisions of
Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.40 Permissible Uses and Chapter 20.08 Definitions and
Interpretations; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission met to consider the staff report
regarding the proposed amendments to Chapters 20.40 &20.08 at a workshop on October 3, 2017
and conducted a public hearing at the regular Planning Commission meeting on October 17, 2017
and
WHEREAS, the City should promote development that provides for sustainable
employment opportunities, economic stability and utilization of available land at its greatest
potential; and
WHEREAS,the City Council was presented public comment, findings of fact and
the Planning Commission recommendation of the proposed amendments on October 23,
2017 and on October 30, 2017 the City Council considered the entire record of the proposed
amendments within this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, following the same, the City Council deliberated on the proposed
amendments and found that they were in the best interest of the City and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington,
do ordain as follows:
Section 1. A portion Arlington Municipal Code Section 20.40.010 (Table of
Permissible Uses) shall be and is hereby is modified to amend use codes 1.111 through 1.121
adding new use codes 2.112 and 2.240, amending use codes 10.210 through 10.240 to read as
follows:
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Chapter 20.40 - PERMISSIBLE USES
Sections:
20.40-1 - Table
Use Description ZONES
P
SR RLM RMD RHD OT NC OTB OTB OTB GC HC B LI GI A M /
D R 1 2 3 P F S S
P
1.111 Site-
built & modular Z ZV ZV ZV ZV
V
structures
1.112 Class Z
"A" mobile homer V ZV ZV
1.113 Class Z
"B" mobile homer V ZV ZV
2.112
Distribution ZS ZS
Center
2.240
Distribution ZS ZS
Center
10.210
Storage,Shipping,
or Moving ZS ZS ZS ZS
Container
(accessory use
only)
10.220
Warehouse ZS28 ZS
Storage Facility
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Section 2. Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.08.010 (Definition of Basic Terms) shall be
and hereby is modified to delete the following definitions for"Multi-Storied Self-Storage
Facility" and "Self-Storage Facility" and adding the following definitions for"Distribution
Center" and "Storage, Shipping or Moving Container"
Chapter 20.08 —DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Sections:
20.08.010—Definition of Basic Terms
"Warehouse Storage"—a development of one or more enclosed structures providing
individual accessible or generally accessible areas for temporary storage of bulk merchandise or
inventory of commercial goods to be utilized in a separate location. This use shall not be used
for residential occupancy, commercial or business operations, or operation of machinery within
the leased space (except for equipment used in the operation of the facility, i.e. fork lifts, cranes,
or similar equipment). The term"warehouse" does not refer to "self-storage facilities."
"Distribution Center" - means a warehouse or other specialized building, often with
refrigeration or air condition, which is stocked with products (goods) to be redistributed to
retailers, to wholesalers, or directly to consumers. The distribution center is used to receive, store
temporarily, and redistribute goods, based on received customer orders.
"Storage, Shipping, or Moving Container" -means a reusable container that was originally
constructed or was originally manufactured to be used for transport, moving and storage. These
units are typically constructed or assembled of,but not limited to canvas,corrugated and weathered
steel, or aluminum, and come in varying lengths and heights. They are transported by container
ships, trucks, or trains. This definition is not intended to include garbage and/or recycling
containers.
Section 3. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance consisting of its title
shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full
force five (5) days of the date of publication.
Section 4. Severability. If any provision, section, or part of this ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of
the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 5. Copy to Commerce Department. Pursuant to RCW
36.70A.106(3), the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this ordinance to the State
Department of Commerce for its files within ten (10) days after adoption of this
ordinance.
ORDINANCE No. 2017-015 3
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 6 day of November, 2017
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
Attest:
4 ' B Kris anfield, City C erk
Approved as to form:
Ste en ei e
City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
1, Kristin Banfield, being the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City of Arlington,
Washington, a municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance No.
2017-015 was approved at the November 6, 2017 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-015
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AND AMENDING CHAPTER
20.40 AND 20.08 OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 91h day of November, 2017.
L �
Krist Banfie
City 0 .i k for the City of Arlington