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the purpose o(providing" local crirniIial justice/public
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L. INFORMATION
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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August 27, 2002
SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - Regular Meeting (6:00 p.rn.)
ROLL CALL -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
PUBLIC CEREMONIES, PRESENT A TIONS
AND PROCLAMATIONS
B. WORK SESSION
Municipal Code Amendments - MCA 01-02B
(P AMC Titles 14, 16, 17 - Continued from August 20,
2002 City Council Meeting)
Paperwork provided in August 20 City Council
Agenda Packet
Review and Continue to September 3, 2002
C. LATE ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THIS OR FUTURE AGENDAS (By Council, Staff or Public) AND PUBLIC
COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOTON AGENDA (This is the opportunity for members of the public to speak to the City
Council about anything not on the agenda, please keep comments to 5-10 minutes.)
D. FINANCE
E. CONSENT AGENDA
F. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
G. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC
HEARINGS
H. RESOLUTIONS
Resolution by City Council expressing support for the
passage on the September 17, 2002 primary election
ballot: 1/10th of one percent sales tax to be used for
the purpose of providing local criminal justice/public
safety funding
Pass Resolution
I. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS - QUASI-JUDICIAL (7:00
P.M. or soon thereafter)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS - OTHER
L. INFORMATION
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION (As needed and determined by City Attorney)
N. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: HEARING DEVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ASSISTANCE
MAYOR TO DETERMINE TIME OF BREAK
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City Council Memo
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Date:
August 27, 2002
To:
Mayor Wiggins and City Council
Tom Riep~ ~ice Chief
From:
Subject:
Resolution Endorsine The Passa~e Of Proposition No.1 On The September 17.
2002 Primary Election Ballot
Summary: On July 23, 2002 the Board of Clallam County Commissioners passed and adopted
Resolution No. 69,2002. The resolution caused a proposition tobe placed on the primary election
ballot on September 17, 2002 for the voters within Clallam County to determine whether Clallam
County shall fix and impose a sales/use tax of one-tenth of one percent for costs associated with
financing, equipping, repairing, maintaining or operating the County Jail, Juvenile Detention
Center, and Forks City Jail. The resolution specifies that, if approved, revenue generated by the tax
shall be distributed to the county and cities according to the same formula as the criminal justice tax
levied pursuant to RCW 82.14.340.
Recommendation: It is recommended by City staff that after taking public input on the ballot
proposition that the City Council pass the attached resolution.
Background: For the past several years City General Fund revenue has been basically flat while
demands for services, particularly in the area of Public Safety, continue to increase. If passed, the
sales tax proposition would generate revenue (approximately $185,000 in 2003) which would help
offset the City's jail expenditure. Funds previously used to pay for jail expenses could then be used
to support much needed public safety programs such as methamphetamine investigation, and
neighborhood crime and traffic safety programs.
Copies of the proposed City Council Resolution, Board of Clallam County Commissioners
Resolution No. 69,2002, and Proposition Ballot Title are attached.
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Attachments:
(I) Proposed City Council Resolution
(2) County Resolution 69, 2002
(3) Ballot Title
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, endorsing the passage of Proposition No. 1 on the
September 17, 2002, primary election ballot, which would impose a
sales/use tax of one-tenth of one percent for costs associated with
financing, equipping, repairing, maintaining/or operating the County
Jail, Juvenile Detention Center, and Forks City Jail.
WHEREAS, in 2002 the State Legislature eliminated the criminal justice funding to
Clallam County and the cities within the County; and
WHEREAS, a proposition has been placed on the primary election ballot on September
17, 2002 for voters within Clallam County to determine whether Clallam County shall fix and
impose a sales/use tax of one-tenth of one percent to be used to obtain funds for costs associated
with financing, equipping, repairing, maintaining/or operating the County Jail, Juvenile Detention
Center, and Forks City Jail; and
WHEREAS, if approved, revenue generated by the tax shall be distributed to Clallam
County and the Cities of Port Angeles, Sequim, and Forks according to the same formulas as the
criminal justice tax levied pursuant to RCW 82.14.340; and
WHEREAS, funds generated by the tax would offset existing jail expenditures, making
those monies available to replace lost state criminal justice funding; and
WHEREAS, the Clallam County Law and Justice Council, which represents the
criminal justice agencies and legislative bodies ofthe County and all incorporated cities, has met
and determined that a critical need exists to reduce jail and detention. costs in order to allow
existing criminal justice funding to be used to replace lost revenue form the State of Washington;
and
WHEREAS, the Port Angeles Law Enforcement Advisory Board is supportive and in
agreement with the necessity for additional criminal justice funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Angeles recognizes the importance of
maintaining adequately funded local criminal justice/public safety enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Port Angeles recognizes the recent significantly
increasing detrimental impacts of methamphetamine use, sales and manufacturing on City
neighborhoods, residents and businesses and the critical need for funding to address this issue; and
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WHEREAS, at the August 27, 2002, Port Angeles City Council meeting, the public
was provided with notice and an equal opportunity to express opposing views concerning the
proposed ballot proposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of Port Angeles hereby expresses its support
to the voters for passage on the September 17, 2002 primary election ballot ofthe proposition to
enact a one-tenth of one percent sales tax to be used for the purpose of providing local criminal
justice/public safety funding.
PASSED by the City Council ofthe City of Port Angeles at a special meeting of said
Council held on the 27th day of August, 2002.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: )
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A Sales/Use Tax for the Operation )
of the Clallam County Jail, Juvenile )
Detention Services, and Forks City Jail )
RESOLUTION NQ {;Cj . 2002
THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS finds as follows:
1. In 1997, the State Legislature eliminated that portion of the Vehicle Excise Tax allocated to counties
and cities for Criminal Justice. The Legislature replaced the funding with approximately 53 percent
of what had been previously received by counties. In 2002, the State Legislature eliminated the
criminal justice funding to Clallam Courity and the cities within the County. Elimination of state
criminal justice funding will result in decreased funding to local count'f,and city criminal justice
departments. Decreased funding will result in reduction of these agencies' ability to prevent,
respond, investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate criminal acts in our community.
II. The Clallam County Law and Justice Council which represents the criminal justice agencies and
legislative bodies of the county and all incorporated cities has met and determined that a critical
need exists to reduce jail and detention costs in order to allow existing criminal justice funding to be
used to replace lost revenue from the State of Washington.
III. Pursuant to RCW 82.14.350, the Commissioners of Oallam County and the Clallam County Law and
Justice Council have requested that a question be placed on the primary election ballot on
September 17, 2002 to determine whether Clallam County shall fix and impose a sales/use tax of
one-tenth of one percent to be used to obtain funds for costs associated with equipping, repairing,
maintaining, and/or operating the Clallam County Jail, Juvenile Detention Center, and Forks City Jail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Clallam County Commissioners, in consideration of
the above Findings of Fact:
1. The Clallam County Auditor is hereby directed to place a question on the primary election ballot on
September 17, 2002 for voters within Clallam County to determine whether Clallam County shall fix
and impose a sales/use tax of one-tenth of one percent to be used to obtain funds for costs
associated with financing, equipping, repairing, maintaining, and/or operating the County Jail,
Juvenile Detention Center, and Forks City Jail.
2. If approved, revenue generated by the tax shall be distributed to the county and cities according the
same formula as the criminal justice tax levied pursuant to RCW 82.14.340.
3. The County intends to direct its portion of the funding .generated by the tax toward the cost of
operating the Clallam County Jail at an existing service level. Funds generated by the tax would
offset existing jail expenditures, making those monies available to replace lost state criminal justice
funding.
4. The sample ballot title, as shown on the attached Exhibit A, is incorporated herein by reference.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1..3 DAY OF V 4
.2002.
OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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CLALLAM COUNTY
JAILS AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES SALES/USE TAX
Clallam County adopted Resolution No. 69,2002 concerning a proposition to finance jails
and juvenile detention facilities. This proposition would authorize the County to fix and
impose a sales and use tax, in addition to other sales and use taxes imposed by law, at
' the rate of one-tenth of one percent (0.1 %) of the selling price in the case of a sales tax,
or the value of the article used, in the case of a use tax, for the purpose of providing
, funds for costs associated with financing, equipping, repairing, maintaining and/or
operating the Clallam County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center and Forks City Jail, all
as provided in Resolution No.69,2002. Should this proposition be:
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Rejected... ... '" '" ... " . . " ... '" ... ... ... ... .. . ... .. [ ]
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EXHIBIT A
BALLOT TITLE
Shall the Board of Commissioners of Clallam County impose a sales/use tax of a on -tenth of one percent
(.1%) for the purpose of obtaining funds for costs associated with improving, ma ing, and operating
the County Jail, Juvenile Detention Center, and City of Forks Jail? Funds gene y the tax would
offset existing jail expenditures, making those monies available to replace 10 e fun previously
distributed to Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks, and Clal/am County.
DYes
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Date:
August 22, 2002
To:
Mayor Wiggins and City Councilmembers
Brad Collins, Community Development Director tbv.
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MCA 0 1-02B Work Session Information
From:
Subject:
As requested, enclosed are three packets of information for your work session on the Munjcipal
Code Amendments MCA 01-02B. One packet includes the proposed revisions from the August 20
agenda packet. The second packet includes memorandums to the City Council over the last three months
and an excerpt of the Planning Commission minutes from their meeting when the amendments were
recommended. . The individual votes on each recommendation are indicated in the Planning Commission
minutes. The August 20 Chamber of Commerce written testimony is also included in the second packet.
The third packet includes background materials for the Citizen Code Advisory Committee process as.well Ji
as the notes from their meetings. Most of the language changes offered by the CCAC members were
noted on various copies of the Municipal Code chapters and sections, which are cumbersome and not
duplicated in the packet.
While there are many. pages of copied code.. language in the proposed revisions, the. additions,
which are underlined, and the deletions, which are crossed out, are not that significant in most instances.
in the work session; we will have a chance to"review those instances that are significant to the Council:
Following the work session, a final draft of the 'revised ordinances will be provided for the September'3
,City Council meeting. Any directions given by, the Council for final revisions will be inc1udeg in the
September 3 ordinances.
Encls: August 20 Draft Ordinances
City Council Background Materials
Citizen Code Advisory Committee Background Materials .
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PORT ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
121 East Railroad
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-2363
Mr. Brad Collins
City of Port Angeles
PO Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA.98362
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August 9, 2002
CI1Y Of PORT ANGELES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Dear Brad:
Tlzank you for your continued effort in reference to the sign code for Port Angeles, and
for allowing additional time for the public input process. The Chamber Board of Directors has
reviewed the sign ordinance and would like to ask you to consider the following for inclusion
into the ordinance.
1) Would it be possible to include a section requiring a business that no longer is operating
to remove their sign? This does not mean covering itwith plastic or other material.
2) With respect to off-premise signs it appears you are allowing up to 600s1 We would like
to suggest that this size continue to be used.
3) The fluttering devices such as windsocks, flags, etc do ad a festive look and feel to the
community. We encourage you to allow these decorations, as long as they do not impose
any safety problems, or exceed being used simply as a ,decoration and start being used as.
attention grabbers for a business.
4) We would also request that you not allow a business. (0 use more than 20% of their
window display area as a location to post a business~ign.
5) Finally with respect to your maintenance section; would it be possible to include
language to require replacement of lights or neon within two months of being burned out,
and have sign owner be required to keep the sign and sign holder clean, and painted.
I believe we all have the same goal in mind, which is to clean up the look of the
community, have our signs be current, and above all still provide adequate information
for the public to be able to find the business.
We hope these comments have been helpful, and should you have any questions, of course
give 1J1'i1 a call.
FAX # 360-457-5380 · www.portangeles.org · E:mail: pangeles@olypen.com
REPRESENTING THE LARGEST GROUP OF BUSINESSES ON THE PENINSULA
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
August 20, 2002
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Brad Collins, Community Development Director '~r>
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MUNICIPAL CODE ANlENDMENTS MCA 01-02B
Summary: The Council continued its public hearing on a comprehensive review of
development regulations in the Port Angeles Municipal Code (P AMC) to the August 20, 2002,
meeting. In 2001, the Citizen Code Advisory Committee (CCAC) of representatives from
community interests related to development proposed amendments, which have been reviewed
by the Planning Commission at a number of public hearings. Some of the amendments,
particularly in the Sign Code, continue to be issues, which the City Council will need to resolve.
Recommendation: The Department of Community Development recommends that the City
Council continue their deliberations on Municipal Code Amendments MCA 0 1-02B to its regular
City Council meeting of September 3, 2002, at which time final draft ordinances for amendments
to Titles 14, 16, and 17 will be brought forward.
Background I Analysis:
The issues..with consolidating all the sign regulations into Chapter 14.36 following the
language in the Downtown Sign Code and incorporating the Zoning Code sign regulations for other
zones remain the most controversial. In particular, the size limitation of billboards has three options
from which the Council should choose. The County and public testimony at the June 17 public
hearing requested minimizing billboards to a size limit of 128 (8'xI6') square feet as in the County's
sign regulations or prohibit them all together. The staff suggested using the current sign industry
standard of 600 (12'x50') square feet. A third option would be to limit billboards to 300 (lO'x30')
square feet, the sign industry standard at the time many of the billboards in Port Angeles were
erected. Most ofthe other issues with amendments to the sign regulations stem from applying what
were previously the "Downtown Sign Code requirements" to the other nonresidential zones
throughout the City. For example, staff has long interpreted sign exemptions and prohibitions from
. the Downtown Sign Code for signs outside the Central Business District, because the sign
regulations in the Zoning Code ignore not only most of these administrative actions but also sign
definitions and permit procedures. See Attachment B for all the proposed Sign Code amendments.
The issues regarding parking space requirements into Chapter 14.40 have had little public
testimony. For the most part, the amendments simply add requirements for new uses and modify or
eliminate requirements for archaic uses. Several Planning Commissioners were concerned about the
parking problems of institutional uses such 'as hospitals and colleges that are reflected in standards
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which do not correspond to current traffic patterns for such uses. The developing concepts of "low
impact development" (LID) and "smart growth" question using "minimum" parking requirements
instead of "maximum" parking requirements. However, this issue of minimum versus maximum
parking requirements for new development has not been brought forward. See Attachment C for
all the proposed Parking Ordinance amendments.
The issues with clarifying subdivision regulations and standardized street improvement
requirements revolve around correcting references between various PAMC. sections where the
standards have been cross-referenced over many years. Most of the examples are with minor
language coriflicts describing local access street standards. A more recent cross-referencing problem
carne up in a short plat appeal over sewer connection for all new subdivision lots created after
January 1, 1995, while language in Chapter 16.04 and 16.08 still seemed to allow for septic systems
under some conditions. This particular issue is not in the proposed amendments. See Attachment
D for all the proposed amendments in the four SubdIvision Ordinances.
The issues with the Zoning Code strike to the heart of the Citizen Code Advisory
CoII1Ihittee's concerns, which were to clarify and emphasize what development is desired in each
zone. The various code requirements could be more user-friendly and easier to read if the purposes
ofthe development regulations were made positively about what development the community wants
to take place as opposed to statements about requirements explaining what cannot be done. See
Attachment E for all the proposed Zoning Code amendments.
Attachments: Attachment B Sign Code Amendments (Chapter 14.36)
Attachment C Parking Ordinance Amendments (Chapter 14.40)
AttachmentD Subdivision Ordinances Amendments (Title 16)
AttachmenfE Zoning Code Amendments (Title 17)
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FORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
DATE:
July 16, 2002
To:
MA YOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Brad Collins, Community Development Director tk
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MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS MCA 01-02B
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Summary: The Council opened a public hearing on a comprehensive review of development
regulations in the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) at its June 17,2002, meeting and
continue the public hearing to its July 16,2002, meeting. In 2001, the Citizen Code Advisory
Committee (CCAC) of representatives from community interests related to development
proposed amendments, which have been reviewed by the Planning Commission at a number of
public hearings. Some of the amendments, particularly in the Sign Code, continue to be issues,
which the City Council will need to resolve.
Recommendation: The Department of Community Development recommends that the City.
Council continue the public hearing on Municipal Code Amendments MCA 01-02B to its regular
City Council meeting of August 20,2002, to allow for more public input that is forthcoming.
Back2round / Analysis:
The issues with consolidating all the sign regulations into Chapter 14.36 following the
language in the Downtown Sign Code and incorporating the Zoning Code sign regulations for other
zones remain the most controversial. In particular, the size limitation of billboards has three options
from which the Council should choose. The County and public testimony at the June 17 public
hearing requested minimizing billboards to a size limit of 128 square feet as in the County's sign
regulations or prohibit them all together. The staff suggested using the current sign industry standard
of 600 square feet. A third option would be to limit billboards to 30(} square feet, the sign industry
standard at the time many of the billboards in Port Angeles were erected. Most of the other issues
with amendments to the sign regulations stem from applying what were previously the "Downtown
Sign Code requirements" to the other nonresidential zones throughout the City. For example, staff
has long interpreted sign exemptions and prohibitions from the Downtown Sign Code for signs
. outside the Central Business District, because the sign regulations in the Zoning Code ignore not
only most of these administrative actions but also sign definitions and permit procedures. See
Attachment B for all the proposed Sign Code amendments.
The issues regarding parking space requirements into Chapter 14.40 have had little public
testimony. For the most part, the amendments simply add requirements for new uses and modify or
eliminate requirements for archaic uses. Several Planning Commissioners wereconcemed about the
parking problems of institutional uses such as hospitals and colleges that are reflected in standards
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which do not correspond to current traffic patterns for such uses. The developing concepts of "low
impact development" (LID) and "smart growth" question using "minimum" parking requirements
instead of "maximum" parking requirements. However, this issue of minimum versus maximum
parking requirements for new development has not been brought forward. See Attachment C for all
the proposed Parking Ordinance amendments.
The issues with clarifying subdivision regulations and standardized street improvement
requirements revolve around correcting references between various P AMC sections where the
standards have been cross-referenced over many years. Most of the examples are with minor
language conflicts describing local access street standards. A more recent cross-referencing problem
came up in a short plat appeal over sewer connection for all new subdivision lots created after
January 1, 1995, while language in Chapter 16.04 and 16:08 still seemed to allow for septic systems
under some conditions. This particular issue is not in theptoposed amendments. See Attachment
D for all the proposed amendments in the four Subdivision Ordinances.
The issues with the Zoning Code strike to the heart of the Citizen Code Advisory
Committee's concerns, which were to clarify and emphasize 'what development is desired in each
zone. The various code requirements could be more user-friendly and easier to read if the purposes
of the development regulations were made positively about what development the community wants
to take place as opposed t6 statements about requirements explaining what cannot be done. See
Attachment E for all the proposed Zoning Code amendments.
Attachments: Attachment B Sign Code Amendments
Attachment C Parking Ordinance Amendments
Attachment D Subdivision Ordinances Amendments
Attachment E Zoning Code Amendments
June 17, 2002, Staff Report
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
June 17, 2002
MAYOR WIGGINS AND CITY COUNCIL
Brad Collins, Community Development Director ~
MUNICIP AL CODE AMENDMENTS MCA 01-02B
Summary: In 2001, the City Council appointed a Citizen Code Advisory Committee (CCAC)
of representatives from community interests related to development. They were asked to review
the language in the Municipal Code to make it more user-friendly and understandable by the
public. The CCAC suggestions were made into proposed amendments, which have been
reviewed by the Planning Commission at a number of public hearings. Some of the amendments,
particularly in the Sign Code, continue to be issues, which the City Council will need to resolve.
Recommendation: Department of Community Development recommends that the City
Council conduct a public hearing on Municipal Code Amendments MCA 01 "702B and continue.
the hearing to the regular City Council meeting of July 16, 2002, at 7 :00 pm in the City Council
Chambers.
Back~round I Analysis:
The Planning Commission review has reviewed all the suggested changes, and a near.
consensus with the Citizen Code Advisory Committee/staff recommendations has been achieved.
SECTION 14.01.090 - CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:
CCAC Suggestion:
There needs to be a better explanation of why some interpretations are not appealable.
Sections A, C, and H describe appealable issues, limitations of authority, and scope of
Board's review. The Committee did not offer any specific language amendments, but the
Planning Commission should review how to gain code compliance through positive, service
oriented mission as opposed to an inflexible, strict interpretation bureaucratic process.
Staff Proposal:
ApJ'ealable Issues. This Section shall govern appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations,
made by the Building Official, Fire Chief, Electrical Inspector, their designees, or any
enforcement officer as defined in P AMC 14.01.060, in the application and interpretation of
the construction codes of the City of Port Angeles regarding the suitability of alternative
materials and methods of construction and the application and intcIpIctatiol1 ofthc
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GOl15titlGtion codes ofthc City of Port Angcks and any other building regulations or codes
as may be designated by ordinance.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Agree with the CCAC suggestion and staff proposal -- no issues, minor editing changes.
SECTION 14.03.040(b) - FEES:
CCAC Suggestion:
Adjust the minimum inspection fee to better reflect the Cost of doing the inspection.
Staff Proposal:
Fee will be adjusted at the time of fee review during the budget process.
Planning Commission Recommendation:.
Agree with CCAC suggestion and' staff proposal.
CHAPTER 14.36 SIGN CODE:
CCAC Suggestion:
Consolidate all the sign regulations into Chapter 1436 following the language in the
Downtown Sign Code and incorporating the Zoning Code sign regulations for other zones.
Staff Proposal:
See Attachment B for all the proposed amendments.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Agree with CCAC suggestion and most of the staff proposal -- issues regarding billboards
size limits (see Clallam County comment letter), prohibited signs including fluttering devices
and mobile signs (see Planning Commission minutes), and requirements for electronically
changing message, temporary commercial event, and A-frame signs (see Attachment B).
SECTION 14.40.030-060 PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:
CCAC Suggestion:
Add requirements for new uses and modify or eliminate requirements for archaic uses.
Staff Proposal:
See Attachment C for all the proposed amendments.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Agree with CCAC suggestion and most of the staff proposal -- issues regarding institutions
like hospitals and colleges, minimum parking requirements for certain uses or number of
employees, and archaic uses (see Planning Commission minutes).
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SECTION 15.04.030 CRITICAL AREAS:
CCAC Su~~estion:
Consider streamlining the environmental review procedures to eliminate duplication but
maintain public notice and comment opportunities.
Staff Proposal:
Follow environmental review reform implemented successfully by other jurisdictions.
Plannin~ Commission Recommendation:
Agree with CCAC suggestion and staff proposal -- no issues, do not make changes at this
time since other jurisdictions have not fully implemented environmental review reforms.
CHAPTERS 16.04 AND 16.08 SHORT PLAT SUBDIVISIONS AND SUBDIVISIONS:
CCAC Su~~estion:
Clarify regulations and standardized street improvement requirements.
Staff Proposal:
See Attachment D for all the proposed amendments.
Plannin~ Commission Recommendation:
Agree with CCAC suggestion and staff proposal-- no issues, language clarified and street
standards made.consistent (see Attachment D).
TITLE 17 ZONING CODE:
CCAC Su~gestion:
Clarify and emphasize what development is desired in each zone.
Staff Proposal:
See Attachment E for all the proposed amendments.
Plannin~ Commission Recommendation:
Agree with CCAC suggestion and staff proposal -- no issues, zone intentions clarified (see
Attachment E)
Attachments: Attachment B Sign Code Amendments
Attachment C Parking Requirement Amendments
Attachment D Subdivision Ordinances Amendments
Attachment E Zoning Code Amendments
CLALLAM COUNTY'
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR, BOB MARTIN
BUILDING DIVISION / FIRE MARSHAL
ENVIORNMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
PLANNING DIVISION
NATIJRAL RESOURCES DIVISION
CLALLAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE
P.O. Box 863 / 223 EAST FOURTH STREET
PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON 98362-0149
(360) 417-2321, FAX: (360) 417-:2443
June 3, 2002
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CITY OF PORT ANGElES
COMMUNITY DEVElOPMENT
Mr. Brad Collins, AICP
Community Development Director
City of Port Angeles
P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Re: Response to Request for Comments
Dear Brad;
Thank you for providing the background materials on the annexation and draft
comprehensive plan and municipal code amendments that are being proposed by the
City. After our meeting this week, I have aclearer understanding of the genesis and
scope of these projects, and I wanted to provide the "County's comments prior to the
City Council deliberations that start on June 4,2002. Secondly, in terms of process
issues, I believe we identified what "broke down" in the comment/communicative
process, and from what we discussed, you've taken steps to insure that the County will
be included in the draft review process at an earlier stage.
1. Municipal Annexation; West of City Landfill I East of Lower Elwha Road
As we discussed, we have resolved the apparent records discrepancies
as outlined in my memo to you dated May 21, 2002. Our current map
was in error, and this area is, in fact, within the adopted UGA boundary.
In terms of the zoning and comprehensive plan issues, your memo of
May 30, 2002 (attached), clarified the City's interest to designate the land
as "open space", and zone it ("PBP Public Buildings and Parks"). I would
concur that this is the appropriate designation given your intent to have
this area serve as a buffer between the landfill and the Dry Creek ravine,
and to eliminate an access easement across the landfill site to a
previously designated residential property.
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2. Proposed Amendments to Comprehensive Plan (CPA 02-01)
I have reviewed the proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan as
outlined in the May 8, 2002 and May 22, 2002 staff memos to the City
Planning Commission. Many of these relate solely to City issues and
concerns, but the County does want to indicate its support of the proposed
changes that will support our joint goals of enhancing economic
development opportunities, clarifying shoreline, harbor and land use
planning issues, and enhancing transportation and capital facilities
planning. -
3. Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code
I have reviewed the proposed draft changes to the City's Municipal Code
as outlined in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated May 22,
2002, and contained in Attachments B -E. You and I also reviewed these.
during out meeting this past week, and I now have a better idea of the
nature of the changes. It appears that many of these changes are being
made to clarify and simplify development regulations, and eliminate
conflicting language, which is always of benefit!
The one issue that remains of concern to the County relates to the City's
sign standards, particularly those in the Commercial Arterial Zone. As I
understand it, the City is not proposing to change. its standards relating to
off-premise signs in this district, except for the addition of a size limit of
600 square feet, wherethere currently is no size limitation. Signs ofthis
type are still limited to. sites which do not contain any sign for businesses
located on those sites, and they are subject toa conditional use permit.
As we have discussed;' the County's concern is that this zoning district
(CA) -is what the City has indicated is likely to be applied to the Highway
101 corridor in eastern Port Angeles UGA upon any annexation, and the
proposed 600 square feet sign standard is over 4 % times larger than the
current County standard of 128 square feet. While the County recognizes
that this area is an existing business corridor, it is also a state-designated
scenic highway, and the County's goal has been to allow effective,
business signage that balances the issues of retaining scenic vistas, while
enhancing the image of the Port Angeles area as a tourist destination.
We believe that the signage size and height found at new or recently-
renovated businesses such as Wal Mart, Safeway Plaza, Bargain
Warehouse, Les Schwab, and others, reflects how this balance can be
achieved.
In our discussions, you indicated that there have been few off-premise
signs that have come in for review under these provisions. I would agree
that this may be related to the lack of parcels without existing businesses
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within the present CA zoned area. This may not be the case within the
UGA area, where there are significantly more vacant parcels.
The County would simply like the City to consider whether this standard
for off-premises signs is designed to achieve the long-range vision
outlined in our jointly adopted Regional Plan for this area. I've attached
some of the relevant policy. statements which speak to reduced sign size
and visual enhancements to this entrance of the City. We believe our
adopted sign standards will, over time, help to achieve these objectives,
and we would encourage the City's standards to do the same.
I hope these comments are helpful, and if there are any questions please
give me a call.
Sincerely,
A~'~
Planning Director
cc: Mike Quinn; City Manager
Board of County Commissioners
Dan Engelbertson; County Administrator
Bob Martin; Director/DCD
Russ Veenema; Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce
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Enhance the roadway aesthetics and improve tht.' facade~ ;lIld 1;II11bcapin~ of
businesses fronting. on the Scenic Highway 101 corridor ill tht.' milan g.n,wth area in
order to enhance business opportunities and general appearaIKt.' tll local residents
and thc traveling public.
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a) The Port Angeles Highway 101 urban corridor should develop as a tree
lined, landscaped boulevard. Deciduous streel trees. landscaped mcdians.
roadside landscaping and improved pedestrian amenities should be included
in al\ future urban Highway 101 upgrades and as development standards for
new development along the corridor. Assist corridor business owners in
obtaining the funding needed to upgrade building facades. landscaping and
. . pedestrian amenities.
b) The east entrance to Port Angeles urban growth area at Deer Park should be
enhanced with landscaped medians, street trees and streetscape landscaping
in accordance with the Port Angeles Gateway Plan.
c) Clallam County should work with the Washington State Department of
Transportation to improve the appearance and functionality of the overlook
area above Morse Creek and to develop a parking area and roadside park at
~e bottom <lfthe Morse Creek curve to serve as an entrance point to the
Port Angeles waterfront trail.. Assist WSDOT in obtaining the funding for
needed improvements.
d) Work with the Washington State Department of Transportation and Clallam
Transit to ensure a safe drop-off point for transit riders accessing businesses
near the Deer Park Cinema.
e) Increase traveler information and services at the Morse Creek Overlook
area. Advise vehicle and bicycle travelers about the waterfront trail and
access to city services.
f) Adopt regulations prohibiting access to Highway 101 when access to
County/City roads is available or when shared access points are available.
3. Improve circulation patterns around the City of Port Angeles. (See Figure 10)
a) Highway 101 capacity should be improved in the urban growth area
through development ofShared parking regulations, required inter-
connection of parking lots on adjoining lots and an associated reduction of
individual access points directly onto Highway 101.
b) New and expanded commercial or industrial development should make
appropriate provisions for transit connections in the urban area.
Rural & Urban Roads:
4. With the completion of a new -east-west route on the east side of the Port Angeles
urban growth area, the circulation system of County roads in rural and resource land
areas should be considered completed for this planning area. The County should not
pursue new County roads except in those circumstances where roads are buill within
subdivisions with private funds and then turned over to the County for maintenance
s. Road sY'items in rural and resource areas should be at rural and resource land
standards which preserve the essential character of the land use.
a) County gravel roads in forested resource lands should remain at gra\'el
standards or be returned to another agcncy or vacated to adjacent propeny
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b) Investigate the feasibility of industrial preservation regulations which aCllo
maintain these properties in the large parcel sizes needed 10 attracl regional
industrial growth.
c) Due to the present lack of industrial site demand and the lack of
infrastructure, some of the large area which was designated for industrial
uses in the Dty Creek area in the 1982 Comprehensive Plan has been re-
evaluated for its potential land use. Property which is not needed for long
term industrial development has been identified in the current plan and
residential development at urban densities w.ill be permitted on these lands
located inside the urban growth area. Residential development at rural
densities on these former industrial sites will be permitted outside the urban
growtb area.
4.
CIalIam County should ensure that a reasonable proportion of small parcels (less
than ten (10) acres) eXists for small business serving neighborhood needs within the
UGA. Neighborhood c:ommen:ialland use designations can be utilized to separate
Urban regional commercial sites and allow for c:ommen:ialland uses at scales
appropriate for their: neighborhood setting. The- existence of a commercial strip
between Urban regional commen:ial sites should not warrant the expansion of their
depth into residentially"zoned 3RaS as that will not change the strip c:ominetcial -
nature of development but will only result in a deepercommen:ial strip.
5. Clallam County working in c:oncert with other economic development interests
should maintain current commen:iaJrmdustrial site survey information including
available and projected public facilities and services, surrounding land uses,
transportatioo-capabilities;site suitability based on environmental conStraints, and
other relevant ec:onomic information.
6.
Clallam County sbould coordinate the development of capital facilities and public
improvements as a priority to lands designated for commercial and industrial
development. Cfalfam County should work witf1.the City of Port Angeles and the
Port to develop a coordinated infrastructure development plan for development of
industrial lands.
7. Clallam County should ensure that Highway 101 is maintained for smO()th flow of
commercial traffic through encouraging controlled access to the Highway,
supporting bypasses of current traffic bottlenecks, minimizing additional stoplights
on the Highway, consolidating commercial driveways fronting on Higbway 101 and
supporting multi-modal options to single occupancy use of the highway.
8. Clallam County will make continuous, concerted efforts to attract and support
businesses which employ or address the needs of disabled and handicapped persons.
9. Clallam County will develop and implement a set of landscapinglbuilding design
guidelines for development along the Highway lO I and Highway I 12 corridors.
Landscaping and design guidelines will be used to improve the visual appearance of
these important travel ways. Landscaping guidelines should generally implement
the design features of the drawings prepared for the Comprehensive Plan. Grant
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City of Port Angeles Urban Growth Area
A V is ion of the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area in 2014: The Port Angeles urban growth
area in the year 2014 is known for its livable neighborhoods which express their own unique
character, high quality of life, pedestrian orientation and superior design. Many residential
areas have been separated from the hustle and bustle of commercial activities near Highway
101 by allowing public uses such as schools, parks and public golf courses as commercial to
residential buffers. Commercial business areas adjacent to neighborhoods provide goods and
services to neighborhood residents while many businesses have residences located on Upper
stories. The Highway 10 I corridor is now a tree lined boulevard with landscaped medians as
it passes through the urban area and businesses all along this corridor have upgraded their
landscaping and physical appearance.
Most moderate density, low cost housing has been infilled into moderate density
neighborhoods located just off Highway 10 j in urban growth areas where easy access to
transit and job opportunities are available. Well designed and landscaped manufactured home
parks and multi-family developments provide an attractive low cost living environment.
Visitors to our area note the distinct open space boundaries between neighborhoods which
make use of the steep sided creek ravines which are left in the natural state. Within the Port
Angeles urban growth area, neighborhood population centers are linked to the waterfront trail
system through trails located in the stream ravines, allowing for efficient non-motorized
transportation options for reaching work or for recreation.
Businesses which provide regional services have been grouped at convenient locations at
intersections of major collector or arterial roads with SRIO I within the urban growth area and
conform to visually pleasing landscape and building design standards. Regional service
center sites have been identified both within the City of Port A~geles and within the
unincorporated urban growth area. Developers seeking to build a regional business facility
are directed to these community approved sites which have been thoroughly evaluated for
environmental constraints. All neighborhood and regional businesses centers are linked by an
efficient local transit system. A new arterial paralleling Hig~way 101 but located farther to
the south provides an alternate east side, cross town route for local access to Port Angeles.
Tribal business centers have also gro~n to become major eTployers within Clallam County.
Most new manufacturing and industrial concerns are located at the expanded Airport
Industrial Park. Several value added wood product firms operate on industrial lands just
outside ofthe urban growth area where rural densities of the surrounding area limit conflict
which could OCcur if this type of use where sited in an urban area.
Nine streams flow through lhe Port Angeles urban growth area providing unique
opportunities for urban residents to enjoy a riverine environment. The last twenty years have
seen a renewal of these streams in tenns of water quality, water quantity, stream restoration,
stream enhancement for fish and wildlife, public access to stream corridors and development
of opportunities for environmental education.
The urban area of Port Angeles provides a mixture of employment, residential, commercial,
cultural and recreational opportunities. Milch of the new development and redevelopment
which occurred after 191):' look place within the existing urban g.rowth area of Port Angeles
where infrastructure was in plilCC or could be easily extended. Today, there is still ample
room lor development within that original urban growth area. Port Angeles is the ultimate
supplier of services within the incorporated urban growth area. The City and the pun
provide water, power and sewer services within the unincorporated urban growth area.
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The Pon Angeles region enjoys a healthy and stable economy. emphasizing diversity in the
range of goods produced and services provided. Businesses continue to locate in the urban
growth area because of the high quality of life, provision of business infrastructure. the
emphasis on superior schools. and the ability of a tightly knit community to provide a safe
living environment for all. Residents and business interests trust their local governments to
follow through on solutions because the plans and promises made to manage growth in 1995
have been followed and changes to the original plan occur as a result of demonstrated
community need. Change is accepted and proceeds in an orderly fashion based on the growth
management plan.
Urban Growth Area General Land Use Issues: Urban residential land uses are well
established within the Port Angeles urban growth area. Neighborhoods such as Gales
Addition, Lee's Creek and Four Seasons are largely built out with only a few moderate sized
areas available for developmenL Average density.in Gales Addition; Four Seasons. View
Ridge and Cedar Ridge neighborhoods would be 3 to 4 housing units per acre. These areas
will support infill development at these densities. Other neighborhoods such as Lee's Creek
and portions of Monroe Road neighborhood are chaiacterized by 2 unit per acre.densities due
to.environmental constraints such as wetlands. stormwater impacts from Highway 101 and its
associated im~ suifaces and poorly perking. soils. Neighborhoods with these types of
environmental constraints may not be able to support much more density than they currently
experience and consideration should be given to maintaining the prevalent 2 unit per acre
urban densities- Wetlands and other natural means of storing or transporting storm water
should be maintained intact in these neighborhoods. Densities of up to 15 units per acre
would be feasible in the residential areas south of the Highway 101 commercial strip near ML
Pleasant Road.
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The commercial strip development which has occunedoil the east side of Port Angeles has
not created a healthy environment for business as witnessed by the continual turnover of
many businesses in this area.. A more stable pattern of business .location would group
regional businesses at K-Mart Drive and Deet- Parle intersections with. qighway 101.
Encouraging a tIailsition to business growth in regional centers locatedatK-Mart Drive and
Deer Parle would relieve the well developed neighborhoods on the north and south side of the
commercial strip from. pressure to widen the strip at intermediate locations by rezoning of
vacant residential areas near the strip_ In simple terms. the existing commercial strip should
only bulge at these two identified intersections and commercial areas between regional sites
should remain at minimal width from the highway_ The neighborhood serving commercial
areas between the K-Mart Plaza regional Commercial Center and the city limits ought to be
opened up to allow multi-family residential development on commercially zoned properties
lacking highway frontage and on the second floors of businesses. This change would provide
apartment dwellers easy access to transit"and will encourage interaction between businesses
and multi-family uses which would stabilize the business sector in this area.
Urban residential land uses are mixed with industrial and commercial land uses in the western
unincorporated urban growth area The area east of Reddick Road contains some
subdivisions at urban density and other areas with more rural type densities. Urban density
development of this area has been hindered by its industrial zoning and the poor perking
ability of its soils.
The 1982 Clallam County Comprehensive Plan designated large areas west of Port Angeles
for industrial uses in anticipation of industrial growth. Many of the lands so designated
contained single family residences on rural sized lots with a few smaller parcels located in
subdivisions. Very little of this land has seen industrial development in the last 12 years and
most of this area is not served with the necessary infrastructure which would encourage
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Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population
of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage
preservation of existing housing stock.
Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted
comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially
for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, and encourage growth in areas experiencing
insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public
services, and public facilities. .
Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been
made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory
actions.
Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures. that have historical or
archaeological significance.
Watershed Goals: Protect beneficial uses of water from nonpoint sources of pollution in the
Port Angeles watershed. including the effects of pathogens. chemicals. sediment, and
nutrients on both surface and ground water resources.
Promote stewardship by residents, decision makers, visitors. and agencies in the Port Angeles
watershed
Protect and enhance watershed resources. and reverse degradation where it has occl!rred~
Ensure cooperation and coordination in resource management.
A Vision of the Port Angeles Urban Growth Area in 2014: The Port Angeles urban growth
area in the year 20 14 is known for its livable neighborhoods which express their own unique
character, high quality of Hfe. pedestrian orientation and superior design. MallY residential
areas have been separat~ from tltehustle and bustle of commercial activities near Highway.
101 by allowing public uses sucR as schools. parks and public golf courses as commercial to
residential buffers. COmmercial business areas adjacent to neighborhoods provide goods and
services to neighborhood residents while many businesses have residences located on upper
stories. The Highway 101 corridor is now a tree lined boulevard with landscaped medians as
it passes through the urban area and businesses all along this corridor have upgraded their
landscaping and physical appearance.
Most moderate density. low cost housing has been infilled into moderate density
neighborhoods located just off Highway 101 in urban growth areas where easy access to
transit and job opportunities are available. Well designed and landscaped manufactured home
parks and multi-family developments provide an attractive low cost living environment.
Visitors to our area note the distinct open space boundaries between neighborhoods which
make use of the steep sided creek ravines which are left in the natural state. Within the Port
Angeles urban growth area, neighborhood population centers are linked to the waterfront trail
system through trails located in the stream ravines, allowing for efficient non-motorized
transportation options for reaching work or for recreation.
Businesses which provide regional services have been grouped at convenient locations at
intersections of major collector or arterial roads with SR 101 within the urban growth area and
confonn to visually pleasing landscape and building design standards. Regional service
center sites have been identified both within the City of Port Angeles and within the
unincorporated urban growth area. Developers seeking to build a regio"al business facility
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C.C.C. 31.02.420 Goals and policies
Roads and Highways
1. Preserve and enhance highway 101 corridor.
a. Promote year-round safe commuter bicycling in urban growth areas with regular1y
maintained bicycle facilities and appropriately designed shoulders on Highway 101.
b. Review new traffic circulation patterns to disperse or separate traffic from qangested
segments.
c. Encourage the analysis of freight scheduling to split traffic use and reduce peal< hour
conflict.
d. Enhance the scenic nature of Highway 101 by:
. developing consistent information signage;
. prohibiting off-premise sign construction;
. adoption of corridor management plans along the scenic designated areas;
. discourage additional commercial or industrial development immediately adjacent to
the areas designated as scenic.
e. Deciduous street trees, landscape and pedestrian amenities should be included in all
future Highway 101 upgrades or private development in urban areas as per matrix cell RH1-7.
f. Passing lanes should be planned as per matrix RH1-8.
g. Encourage the marking of historic and cultural sites along or adjacent to the Highway 101
corridor.
2. Improve the aesthetics of scenic Highway 101 corridor.
a. Encourage placing new and upgraded service utility lines less than 121<i10-volts (KV)
underground as per matrix cell RH2-1. When new utility lines over 12 KV are constructed, they should,'-
be placed on the south side of the road to reduce icy pavement ~nditions.
b. Encourage highway landscaping to s~pport the rural chara,cter and reduce visual impl:\yf. of
parked vehicles, equipment and etc. along the highway as per matrix cell RH2-2. Consider retaining}
native vegetation as a priority. .
c. New fence .construction adjacent to road right of way should not detract from the rural'
character as per matrix cell RH2-3.
d. Improve aesthetics of the scenic Highway 101 by the prohibition and eventual elimination
of off-premise commercial signs (e.g. billboards). prioritize the removal of off-premise signs, with signs
outside urban growth a~as being considered a high priority.
3. Increase regional mobility of goods. services and passengers and increase access to regional
attractions while preserving and enhancing the urban commercial corridor.
a. Insist upon the State Legislature -and Department of Transportation to complete
Improvements In the Sequlm-Dungeness sub-region as desCri.bed in the Final Environmental Impact
state(11ent for SR 101, Palo Alto to O'Brien Road.
b. Review need for new highway alignment to Improve circulation and regional mobility in the
Port Angeles sub-region.
c. Review the need to have a new highway connection from Neah Bay to Ozette along or
near the <;oast.
4. Preserve existing road and highway system.
~ORT ANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Date:
May 31, 2002
To:
Craig Knutson, City Attorney
Subject:
t
Brad Collins, Community Development Director ~
Municipal Code Amendments MCA 01-02B Ordinance
From:
Attached on the final Titles 14-18 Municipal Code Amendments as recommended by the Department
of Community Development. There are several Sign Code issues remaining between the Den
recommendation and that of the Planning Commission. The primary difference is in regards to the
prohibition of fluttering devices. There is also an outstanding Subdivision issue with the Public Works
D'epartment regarding "assuring safe" versus "improving" school.walking routes per RCW 58.17.
Please draft the Ordinance for MCA 01-02B. I have also attached the May 22, 2002, final staff report
which includes a set of findings and conclusions recommended by the Planning Commission as well. The
public hearing is being sched';lled for June 17, 2002.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call me. .
~ORTANGELES
WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Date:
May 31,2002
To:
Mike Quinn, City Manager
Brad Collins, Community Development Director ~.
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From:
Subject:
Municipal Code Amendments MCA 01-02B and Citizen Code Advisory Committee Report
Attached on the final Titles 14-18 Municipal Code Amendments as recommended by the Department
of Community Development. There are several Sign Code issues remaining between the DCD
recommendation and that of the Planning Commission. The primary difference is in regards to the
prohibition of fluttering devices. There is also an outstanding Subdivision issue with the Public Works
Department regarding "assuring safe" versus "improving" school yvalkingroutes per RCW 58.17.
You asked for another copy of the report that I gave you in January on the Citizen Code Advisory
Committee, and I have attached that as well. I have also attached staff reports which includes a May 22 set
of findings and conclusions recommended by the Planning Commission as well. Planning Commission
minutes from a number of their meetings on these issues are also copied.
The public hearing is being scheduled for June 17,2002. If you have any questions or need more
information, please call me.
Planning Commission Minutes
May 22. 2002
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CONTINUED BUSINESS:
PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - MCA 01-02 - CITY OF
PORT ANGELES. City-Wide: Suggested changes to the City's sign, parking,
environmental, subdivision, and zoning regulations (Titles 14-17). The changes were
largely recommended by the Citizens Code Advisory Committee appointed by the
City Council in 2001. (Continued discussion from April 24, 2002.)
The Commission began continued review of proposed Municipal Code amendments with discussion
on the proposed sign amendments as Commissioner Porter needed to leave the meeting and wished
to discuss sign amendments prior to his departure.
Commissioner Porter stated an objection to the limitation of 32" in area for political signs in
residential areas as noted in Section 14.36.050(6) Prohibited Signs. In response to Chair Schramm,
Director Collins noted that, in researching the issue, staff believes state regulations allow political
signs to be reasonably limited. The language that exists is what was decided some time ago to be
reasonable. It is not new language. Commissioner Hewins noted that the proposed changes .are for
commercial zones and not for residential zones of the City. The Commission was polled and agreed
to revise the wording such that it reads "Temporary political signs and Sigtl disp?aJs in r~illdoWS of
party pljliticallu:tldtjuaf'ters, provided tIrey such signs are not located in Dubic rights-of-wav and
are removed within (14) days after the election:.. And further pI tytlitl~d 'rtihen placed in I t;sidential
zones SUd1 signs d(j n(jt excud ({ti, ty fttllj (32) inclles in height and f"uI (4) J..f.eetin r~idtll.
The Commission agreed that some size limitation may be appropriate in residential zones, but that
is not under consideration at this time. Mr. Collins noted that S~c.tion 17.95 of the Zoning Code
addresses political signs.
Regarding Section 14.36.080(C) Prohibited Signs, Commissioner Hewins asked if a section
repealing previous sign requirements would be included in the proposed amending ordinance.
Director Collins responded in the affirmative.
Commissioner Schramm stated that, after considerable discussion, the Planning Commission had
earlier agreed to remove pennants, flags, flyers, ribbons, balloons, or other fluttering devices or
strings of such devices..." from prohibited signs as described in Section 14.36.050(6) but it still
appears to be a recommendation. Director Collins responded that he incorporated what he believed
to be the intent ofthe Commission which was to allow fluttering devices in the Commercial Arterial
Zone but not in other areas. Commissioner Hewins pointed out that staff s recommendation will be
different than that of the Planning Commission. The proposed language is staff s recommendation,
.not the Planning Commission's polled vote.
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Commissioner Rasmussen did not have a problem with staffs proposed wording of Section
14.36.050(6). Commissioner Schramm stated that it seems like an attempt is being made to create
a sterile business environment where strict rules prohibit a variety of items outside the window.
Although he agrees that standards need to be set, the logic that fluttering devices, balloons, flags, or
flyers create more of a hazard than other devices such as moving signs is not believable. Windsocks
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. May 22, 2002
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or assorted balloons, placed for short periods of time to advertise a particular item are not safety
issues. He stressed prohibiting only those items that make sense and/or pose a safety concern.
Commissioner Philpott saw no reason why a 35' Ronald McDonald replica for a short period oftime
advertising McDonalds Restaurant is a problem.
Commissioner Philpott favored A-frame signs in the Downtown but. wanted to ensure that they
would not pose a safety concern for pedestrians. Director Collins pointed out that language had been
added allowing A-frame signs such that they could be placed in rights-of-way with a Right-of-Way
Use Permit and naming the City as an additional insured on the owners' insurance policies.
Commissioner Rasmussen agreed but asked that the wording be expanded to include not just the
Downtown but all areas of the City where there are zero setbacks.
Commissioner Hewins pointed out that such language could result in an administrative enforcement
problem that will require staff to check each A-frame sign to see if a permit and a hold harmless
agreement have been filed ifthe sign is in the right-of-way. It was generally agreed that stilndards
should be applied consistently throughout the City and not be more lenient in one area of the City
than in others. No impediments~ particularly signs, should be placed in the rights-of-way.
Commissioner Philpott moved to recommend that an item "K" be added to Section 14.36.080
Permitted Signs to read:
K. A-Frame Signs. One A-frame sign that is no larger than six (6) square feet per side and
no higher than thirty (30) inches from ground level shall be permitted per site as a
freestanding sign provided that such sign shall be securely anchored to the ground to prevent
overturning due to wind or being moved to an unpermitted location. A':'frame signs shall not
be located in public rights-of-way except when a building is built to the front lot line and
provided that the sign owner obtains a Right-of-Way Use Permit and names the City as an
insured on the sign owner's insurance policy indemnifying the City.
Commissioner Rasmussen seconded the motion which passed 4 - 1 with Commissioner Hewins
voting in the negative for reasons previously stated.
After reviewing each ofthe remaining attachments (C, D and E), with discussion and typographical
corrections being noted, Commissioner Porter moved to recommend approval of the proposed
amendments to the Port Angeles Municipal Code as modified by the Commission through
these proceedings. Commissioner Philpott seconded the motion which passed 3 - 2 with
Commissioners Hewins and Schramm voting in the negative. Commissioner Hewins voted
against the motion because he is opposed to some recommendations in the amended sign code. He
did not believe there had been enough public participation to amend the sign regulations City wide.
Changes to 14.40.050 (Parking Space Requirements - Public and Institutional Uses) is too lenient
and not specific enough versus private uses. Commissioner Schramm concurred with Commissioner
Hewins' issues but was mainly not ready to forward the amendments to the City Council at this time.
He would have been more comfortable seeing the changes once more prior to forwarding them for
action.
FORTANGELES
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WAS H I N G TON, U. S. A.
DEP ARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Date:
January 29, 2002
To:
Mike Quinn, City Manager
Brad Collins, Community Development Director~
Citizen Code Advisory Committee Report
From:
Subject:
The Citizen Code Advisory Committee (CCAC) appointed by the City Council last spring completed
its review of Titles 14-18 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) in the summer. This report
summarizes the recommendations of the CCAC. Their recommendations would not change the construction
(Title 14), environmental (Title 15), subdivision (Title 16), zoning (Title 17), and growth management (Title
18) codes in any significant way. For the most part, the Committee members were more concerned about the
tone of the code language and the attitude of the City staff enforcing the codes than the regulations, which
are in many respects mandated by more than local legislation. You can review Jim Haguewood' s summation
of concerns, which represent the consensus of the Committee. Although we did not change the regulations,
we have tried to make the code language less ambiguous and less subject to multiple interpretations by future
staffand applicants alike. The code amendments were provided under separate cover in my January 30th staff
report to the Planning Commission.
A numberof documents from the Citizen Code Advisory Committee effort are also attached for your
reference. Ifyou have any questions or would like to review any oftheissues and proposed changes, please
just schedule a time when you would like to get together.
Attachments: Jim Haguewood's Summary Comments
f', Iv Documents from the CCAC follow-up, meetings, and set-up
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CITY O-~. PORT ANGELES
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 19.2001, the City of Port Angeles Department
of Community Development submitted a proposal to AMEND THE PORT ANGELES MUNICIPAL CODE
and ZONING MAP by making amendments to the Municipal Code that are considered minor in nature and
are intended to refine, correct, and clarify existing procedures and requirements. The amendments generally
include the addition and clarification of certain definitions; the correction of certain titles; amendment to th~
period of time required for public notice in the case of variance applications (Section 2.52); verification of
,
the description of a nuisance for abatement purposes (Section 8.05); the addition of Washington
Administrative Code citations previously overlooked (Chapter 15); distinction that preliminarily approved
short plats may be offered for sale under certain conditions (Section 16.04); and amendment to the
development standards for home occupation uses regarding site improvement(Section 17.17). Also proposed
are changes in the zoning designation of properties owned by the Port Angeles School District and contained
in the development of the Port Angeles High School that are not currently designated as PBP, Public Buildings
and Parks, to be PBP, and the designation of both the City Hall and ClallamCounty Courthouse parking lots
as PBP, Public Building and Parks; consider amendment to sign regulations such that there is a standard sign
regulation City wide and consider amendment to temporary sign provisions; add further cross referencing for
readability; refine platting regulation language to be more consistent; and review with possible amendment
to established street standards. Interested parties may comment on the proposals and review pertinent
materials at the City Department of Community Development. Comments must be in writing and submitted
to the Department of Community Development, 321 East Fifth St., Port Angeles, Washington, 98362, no later
than DECEMBER 5, 2001. The PORT ANGELES PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a public
hearing on the proposals on DECEMBER 12. 2001. after which time a recommendation for action will be
forwarded to the City Council.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT: It is expected that a determination of non significance will be
issued for these proposals following the required 15-day public comment period per WAC 197-11-355.
City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Brad Collins
From:
To:
Sent:
Subject:
Jim Haguewood <jhaguewood@clallam.org>
Brad Collins (E-mail)<Plandir@cLPort-Angeles.wa.us>
Friday, August 10, 2001 1:09 PM
FW: Code Review Committee
Brad,
I appreciate the opportunity to participate in the code review process. I
believe that the process was productive by providing input to staff on
changes and priorities regarding the code documents and development process.
Personally, the process was educational by providing a chance to better
understanding of the codes and departmental process.
The following are the primary issues that I personally would like to offer:
1. Much of the content in the municipal codes is generated from state and
federal regulations. Consequently, the content and structure of the
documents is dominated by legalese. Understandably, this structure has to
exist, but it does not result in the inability of the reader to understand
the regulations.
2. It is accepted by the community that rules and regulations are a part of
the development process. Consequently, the development process is impacted,
positively or negatively, by the philosophy, personality and policy that
drives the community development department. Currently there is a positive,
service oriented philosophy with a willingness to do the best job possible
to gain compliance with the regulations. The concern lies in the staffing
change which will ultimately occur in the future. A recommendation is for
the community development department to create a policy or mission statement
to set the standard by which the development process is approached. The goal
of gaining code compliance, for example is proactive and positive, where as,
strict interpretation and lack of flexibility by staff will stifle economic
development.
3. It is agreed that additions will continue to occur to the municipal code
due to an ever changing economy and community. As new additions are
proposed to the codes the review process needs to include a cost/benefit
analysis. New definitions may not impact development to the same extent
that additional development requirements on infrastructure or design
elements may.
Brad, thanks again for the great lunches and I hope that this will help to
achieve the Cities goal.
Jim Haguewood, Executive Director
Clallam County Economic Development Council
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WAS H I N G TON, u. S. A.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Date:
June 29, 2001
To:
Brad Collins, Planning Director
Debi Barnes, Associate p]ann~
Update on Code Advisory Meeting
From: '
Subject:
The code advisory meeting held on June 2Sth was attended by Jerry S., Hank Gibson, Ken Debuc, Lou
and myself. We reviewed Title 15, as scheduled. The following is a summary of that meeting:
.
PAMC 15.04. Hank mentioned that the chapter was hard to read as it generally defers the
requirements to the RCW and WAC. He asked if it was possible to incorporate the relevant parts
ofthe state law into the local code in order to help folks understand the requirements. Jerry added
that when SEP A questions arise, that he just asks the planning staff what is required which then
puts him in the position to. accept the interpretation of the staff (unless he challenges them - which
requires time to become more familiar with SEPA requirements). Jerry added that, from his
experiences on the projects that he was involved with, SEPA compliance was not cumbersome
as repetition helps gain knowledge about the process. Debi asked if anything additionally
required as a result of the SEP A process, which was answered 'generally no'. Discussion of the
large blue Admiral building followed. Jerry commented that adopted standards should be
enforced better than they are. He for one, follows the requirements but then others are allowed
exceptions, adding the lack of fairness. Landscaping was discussed as an example. Some folks
spend a lot of time and money on landscaping when it is never inspected nor acknowledged by
staff. The discussion led to whether citations were appropriate, which all agreed should be
pursued in order to be more fair. Discussions on thresholds were made, including the .Fire Dept.
requirement for sprinklers for buildings >6250 s.f. when the SEP A threshold is 4000 s.f. and the
UBC requires engineered design for buildings> 4000 s.f Debi explained the flexibility allowed
in the SEP A WAC that thresholds could be raised when the impacts from such proposals are
addressed by other ordinances. Jerry and Hank agreed that providing a summary of these
requirements for the next meeting would help. Debi will follow up on that assignment.
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· PAMC 15.0S Shoreline. Debi said that this ordinance is required and is related to the City
shoreline master program. [1 forgot to note that the permit processing requirements need to be
integrated with PAMC 18.02 - which can be addressed when reviewing 18.02]
· PAMC 15.12. Debi stated that this ordinance is required for the City's participation in the flood
insurance program.
· P AMC 15.16. Debi stated her unfamiliarity with this ordinance. No discussion followed.
· PAMC 15.20 and 15.24. Debi stated that these two ordinances could be combined. Debi noted
that they are working for the most part and it would be a lot of work to update them [I failed to
note that the city is required to review them by 9/2002]. Jerry asked about the jurisdiction of the
SMP/sensitive areas requirements. Debi explained that SMA specifies within 200-feet of a
shoreline. The sensitive areas requirements generally follow state guidelines and not laws. The
local government has some leeway in what is adopted. Lou mentioned that the City needs to
inform applicants of other requirements such as OAPCA,but does not have to enforce other
agencies requirements.
· P AMC 15.28. Debi noted that a couple minor changes occurred last fall. In general, the
requirements are followed by some, and should be enforced more than they are.
TO DO:
Debi will provide a summary of the SEPA thresholds allowed by WAC 197-11.
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Brad Collins, Director
Department of community
City of Port Ange1es
321. East Fifth street
p.o. Box ~150 . .. .
Port Angeles; WA 98362
RE: Code Advisory COIDlllittee
Development
.. COMMlJNlTYOEVELOPMENT
Dear Brad:
En<::lQsed isa copy of page 16-27 of the subdivision codes. I
just had a q:uestion in sectiQn16.12:030 as to whether the word
-"planned" was. a typographical error and should have been intended
as.. the word "platted". You might check ~that . before the next,
meeting. ..
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Citizen Code Advisory Committee Minutes
Thursday May 10, 2001
Attending: Gary Colley, Hank Gibson, Craig Miller
Staffing: Brad Collins, Lou HaehnIen
Lou reviewed Chapter 14 Construction Codes and suggested that a minimum permit
fee of$42/inspection should be considered. Everyone thought it was reasonable. The.City
is currently using the 1997 Uniform Building Code, and the State is changing over to the
International Plumbing Code in July, 2002.
. Public can't really use the construction codes because they are just technical
requirements for the most part. Gary brought up three sections that were particularly
confusing:
14.01.090 (c) and (h) seem contradictory with (h) giving the Building Code Board of
Appeals broad authority and (c) giving them no authority to interpret administrative
decisions. Lou, Craig, and Hank explained the administrative provisions versus the
requirement provisions. Gary thought a better explanation ~to why some .
interpretations are not. appealable would be helpful. There have only been ]'4
appeals in the.Jast 8 years. ,., '.':;~;.';.'
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14.03.040(b) fees for signs not in 14.36 Sign Code Chapter seems misplaced. Brad
explained that 14.36 applies to Downtown only. as a !'pedestriab~rlented"sign:Zon~
and sign requirements for "auto oriented" signs are still found in'.the Zoning Code.
Craig suggested.,that the name 14.36 Sign Code be changed'ttt\14'.{16'DowntownSign
Code. Hank and Brad thought that adding a new s'ection to 14.36 separating
pedestrian and auto oriented signs and relocating Zoning Code sign requirements
'here could be helpful for the public trying to understand the City's sign regulations.
14.21.060 last word on the 1998 version page was missing. Most of the Committee
members had the 1997 version with the last word there~ Why different versions?
Craig raised concerns about the obstacles for new businesses that frequently come up
as difficulty meeting the parking requirements is widespread. He pointed out arcane
language for uses that no longer are very applicable. Brad explained the quantitative
distinction in certain residential arrangements such as sleeping unit, beds, and dwelling unit
and gave an example of language that had been lost in Zoning Code changes for senior
housing that basically allowed 1 parking space per seruor housing unit. The issue of parking
standards and ability of the Committee to change them was discussed.
The general conclusions for review of the Construction Code Chapters was that there
were not too many language concerns here from Committee members. Relocating all sign
requirements into Chapter 14.36 and revising parking standards should be changed to
address a more unified and up-to-date approach to these regulations.
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Citizen Code Advisory COIl11l1ittee Minutes
Tuesday April 17,2001
Attending: Gary Colley, Hank Gibson, Roger Wheeler, Jerry Schwagler, Jim Haguewood,
Donna Petersen
Staffing: Brad Collins, Lou Haehnlen, Ken Dubuc
Introductions were made by everyone. Brad explained the proposed code review
approach, which would look at four different sections ofthe City's codes: construction,
subdivision, environmental protection, and zoninglland use. The hope is that most of the
work would be done individually at home reading iUld writing down comments about
language problems iUld solutions. The committee would likely meet only twice a month to
discuss these problems and solutions and be done by early summer.
Each member was invited to share their initial thoughts about the codes and the
proposed review process. It was suggested that the Committee members be given a list of
Committee members and their contact numbers/addresses. An outline of the codes to be
reviewed was requested. People will be writing down errors, omissions, and corrections, but
we are going to get:into wordsmithing by committee. Issue isn't language butts service
attitude ofthe~ff AAd how cumbersome the process can be (atlonCity example was given).
A question was raised about how to keep {new requirement) itemsfronl:popping up after the
initial (permit) reviews,', It was suggested that a better punch 'listfof'permit review needs to
be followed. It was further suggested that the City get permit review software that must be '
consistently foUowed..dnterpretationis an area that constantly creates pr~blems~ Whatis a"
code -- not defined 'Well enough -- what is the purpose? ' . \~ ',;': "..
The Conunittee,decided to meet on the second and fourth 'lhUrsdays:at:noon (for 60-
90 minutes), and the City will provide lunch. , . '.
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Port Angeles Municpal Code
Construction Codes -- Title 14
14.01 Construction Codes
14.03 Building Code
14.05 Electrical Code
14.21 Fire Code
14.22 Fire Alanns
14.24 Fire Zones
14.26 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
14.32 Moving Buildings
14.36 Sign Code
14.40 Off-Street Parking
Subdivision Codes -- Title 16 plus
16.04 Short Plat Subdivisions
16.08 Subdivision Regulations
16.10 Binding;-Sitehnprovement Plan
16.12 Boundary Line Adjustments
18.08 Urban'Services
13.60 Sewer Senvice
13.61 General Provisions'-Penalties '
13.62 Connections - E~tensions
13.63 StormSewer.,.,.. Regulations
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15.04 Environmental Policy
15.08 Shoreline Management
15.12 Flood Damage Prevention
15.16 Noise Control
15.20 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection
15 .24 Wetlands Protection
15.28 Clearing, Grading, Filling and Drainage Regulations
Zoning/Land Use Codes -- Title 17 plus
17.01-17.96 Zoning Code
18.02 Consolidated Development Permit Process
18.04 Comprehensive Plan Implementation and Amendment (Growth Management)
Roger Wheeler
122 South Brook
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Jerry Schwagler
233 Alice Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Hank Gibson
618 South Peabody #J
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Jean Irvine
330 East First Street
Port Angeles, W A 98362
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Port Angeles, W A 98362
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102 East Front Street 360-452-9618
Port Angeles, WA 98362
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619 South Chase 360-452-3047
Port Angele~1 WA 98362
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Port Angeles, W A 98362
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P.O. Box 1150
Port Angeles, W A 98362
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
April 3, 2001
Craig Miller
230 East 5th Street
Port Angeles, W A 98362
Re: Appointment to the Port Angeles Citizen Code Advisory Committee
Dear Mr~ Miller:
The City Council has appointed you to the Citizen Code Advisory Committee. The
first meeting has been scheduled as a lunch meeting in the Public Works Conference Room
in City Hall. If you have a food preference, please let me know by Friday April 13. The
agenda for the first meeting will be fairly simple: (1) introductions, (2) review committee's
work, (3) establish a twice a month meeting schedule, and (4) receive copies of first month's
code materials.
I hope to make the review process as painless as possible, which means few meetings
and more working on your own. Thank: you for volunteering your expertise and perspective.
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Department of Community Development
321 EAST FI FTH STREET · P. o. BOX 1 150 · PORT ANGELES, WA 98362-0217
PHONE: 360-417-4750 · FAX: 360-417-4609 · TTY: 360-417-4645
E-MAIL: PLANNING@CI.PORT-ANGELES.WA.US
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SUBJECT:
Summary: The Council continued its public hearing on a comprehensive review of
development regulations in the Port Angeles Municipal Code (P AMC) to the August 20, 2002,
meeting. In 2001, the Citizen Code Advisory Committee (CCAC) ofreprese:p.tatives from
community interests related to development proposed amendments, which have been reviewed
by the Planning Commission at a number of public hearings. Some of the amendments,
particularly in the Sign Code, continue to be issues, which the City Council will need to resolve.
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Recommendation: The Department of Community Development recommends that the City
Council continue their deliberations on Municipal Code Amendments MCA 0 1-02B to its regular
City Council meeting of September 3, 2002, at which time final draft ordinances for amendments
to Titles 14, 16, and 17 will be brought forward.
Background / Analysis:
The issues with consolidating all the sign regulations into Chapter 14.36 following the
language in the Downtown Sign Code and incorporating the Zoning Code sign regulations for other
zones remain the most controversial. In particular, the size limitation of billboards has three options
from which the Council should choose. The County and public testimony at the June 17' public
hearing requested minimizing billboards to a size limit of 128 (81x 16') square feet as in the County's .
sign regulations or prohibit them all together. The staff suggested using the current sign industry
standard of 600 (l2'x50') square feet. A third option would be to limit billboards to 300 (10'x30')
" . square feet, the sign industry standard at the time many of the billboards in Port Angeles were
( ~ erected. Most of the other issues with amendments to the sign regulations stem from applying what
were previously the "Downtown Sign Code requirements" to the other nonresidential zones
~ throughout the City. For example, staff has long interpreted sign exemptions a.nd prohibitions from
t ~he Downtown Sign Code for signs outside the Central Business District, because the sign
\)i regulations in the Zoning Code ignore not only most of these administrative actions but also sign
definitions and permit procedures. See Attachment B for all the proposed Sign Code amendments.
The issues regarding parking space requirements into Chapter 14.40 have had little public
testimony. For the most part, the amendments simply add requirements for new uses and modify or
eliminate requirements for archaic uses. Several Planning Commissioners were concerned about the
parking problems of institutional uses such 'as ~09itals and colleges that are reflected in standards
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which do not correspond to current traffic patterns for such uses. The developing consepts of "lOw
impact development" (LID) and "smart growth" question using "minimum" parking requirements
instead of "maximum" parking requirements. However, this issue of minimum versus maximum
parking requirements for new development has not been brought forward. See AttachmentC for
all the proposed Parking Ordinance amendments.
The issues with clarifying subdivision regulations and standardized street improvement
requirements revolve around correcting references between various P AMC sections where the
standards have been cross-referenced over many years. Most of the examples are with minor
language conflicts describing local access street standards. A more recent cross-referencing problem
came up in a short plat appeal over sewer connection for all new subdivision lots created after
January 1, 1995, while language in Chapter 16.04 and 16.08 still seemed to allow for septic systems
under some conditions. This particular issue is not in the proposed amendments. See Attachment
D for all the proposed amendments in the four Subdivision Ordinances.
The issues with the Zoning Code strike to the heart of the Citizen Code Advisory
Committee's concerns, which were to clarify and emphasize what development is desired in each
zone. The various code requirements could be more user-friendly and easier to read if the purposes
of the development regulations were made positively about what development the community wants
to take place as opposed to statements about requirements explaining what cannot be done. See
Attachment E for all the proposed Zoning Code amendments.
Attachments: Attachment B Sign Code Amendments (Chapter 14.36)
Attachment C Parking Ordinance Amendments (Chapter 14.40)
Attachment D Subdivision Ordinances Amendments (Title 16)
Attachment E Zoning Code Amendments (Title 17)
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, creating anew
City-wide Sign Code by incorporating the Downtown Sign Code
requirements for commercial, industrial, and institutional signs and
adding new regulations for commercial message signs to include
allowances for A-frame signs, temporary commercial event signs, and
electronic messaging signs and specifications for the maximum size of
billboard signs, repealing the current zone-specific sign regulations as
set forth in PAMC 17.20.220, 17.21.220, 17.22.220, 17.23.220,
17.30.070, 17.32.070, 17.34.070, and 17.40.080, and amending
Ordinances 1709 and 2152, as amended, and Chapter 14.36 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance 2152 as amended and Title 14 ofthe Port Angeles Municipal Code
are hereby amended by amending Chapter 14.36 PAMC to read as follows:
Sections:
14.36.010
14.36.020
14.36.030
14.36.040
14.36.050
14.36.060
14.36.070
14.36.080
14.36.090
14.36.095
14.36.100
14.36.110
14.36.120
14.36.130
Chapter 14.36
SIGN CODE
Purpose.
Definitions.
Applicability.
Permit.
Exempt Signs.
Requirements Applicable to All Nonexempt Signs.
Permitted Signs.
Prohibited Signs.
Removal of Prohibited and Nonconforming Signs.
Maintenance
Variances.
Notice.
Enforcement.
Violation - Penalty.
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14.36.010 PU1]Jose. The purpose of this Chapter is to enhance the aesthetic find
commercial appeal of the Central Dusiness District of the City by establishing standards and
regulations for the design, placement, size and maintenance of all exterior signs and sign structures~
which convey a commercial message and aid the general public in locating businesses. goods. and
services. , in ord"r to cmphasiu, the pedestrian nature oHIt<=. Ceuttal Dusincss Distrkt. The intent
of the Sign Code is to differentiate between the intensities of various commercial and industrial
zones as well as the pedestrian character of the Central Business District and Commercial
Neighborhood Zones and the automobile-oriented character of other commercial and industrial
zones. Commercial message signs are not allowed in residential zones. except as provided for
Residential Trailer Parks and Bed & Breakfasts in Chapters 17.13 and 17.18 PAMC. Residential
structure and subdivision identification signs permitted in Titles 16 and 17 P AMC are not considered
commercial message signs and. therefore. are not regulated under the Sign Code. It is further the
purpose of this Chapter to protect the general health, safety and welfare' of the citizens of the City
and ensure vehicular and pedestrian safety by prohibiting flashing, rotating. fluttering. mobile. and
similar signs or devices that may distract or change locations and thereby endanger the traveling
public. , both cxisting as well as those placcd in th" Central Dosiness District in thc future. (Ord.
2152 ~1, 7/1/81.)
14.36.020 Definitions.
A. Except where specifically defined herein, all words used in this Chapter shall
carry their customary meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future, andthe plural
includes the singular. The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" denotes a use of discretion
in making a decision. The words "used" or "occupied" shall be considered as though followed by
the words ~tended, maintained, arranged, or designated to be used or occupied".
~ Banner. Festive. A piece of manmade or natural cloth or fabric, displaying a
distinctive non-commercial design; and securely attached by one two or more edges to a building
or po1e~ or staff or other de v ice intendc.d for such display.
C. Billboards. An off-premise 60utdoor advertising signs containing a commercial
message, commercial or other wise, unrelated to any use or activity ofthe property on which the sign
is located.
D. Display Surface. That part of a sign structure used to display an integrated
advertising message.
E. Fluttering Device. Pennants. flags. flyers. ribbons. balloons. or other fluttering
devices 0 stri 'of such devices which are used to attract attention for commercial u oses.
. Marquee or Awning. A permanent covering structure projecting horizontally
from and attached to a building, affording protection from the elements; including but not limited
to fire-resistive cloth awnings and mansard roofs.
PO. Person. Any individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, and the like,
singular or plural.
6H. Right-of-way. means CiA dedicated or owned right-of-way ofthe City, between
the outer boundaries thereof, within which may be located a street, highway, sidewalk, alley, avenue,
or other structure used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or a utility structure or appurtenance. A
right-of-way or easement is included within the definition of "Right-of-way" , whether suchright-of-
way or easement is currently used or not.
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HI. Shopping Mall...For the purpose of this Chapter, a shopping mall is a group of
stores and businesses operating by formal agreement under one management and with an association
responsible for marketing and promotion activities ofthe businesses as an entity, generally occurring
in one building, but occasionally occurring in more than one building, on a site that is developed and
operated as a single, integrated entity.
fl. Sidewalk. llleans tThat portion ofthe right-of-way, ifany, which is designed for
pedestrian use, adjacent and parallel to a street. "Sidewalk" includes the area which would otherwise
be a planting strip, if the area is either covered with cement or is otherwise used for pedestrian
travel.
:lK. .. Sign. Any letters, figures, design, symbol, trademark, or device intended to
attract attention for commercial purposes to any activity, service, place, subject, person, finn,
corporation, public performance, article, machine, or merchandise, and including display surfaces
and supporting structures thereof.
*1. Sign Area. The area of the sign shall be the sum of each display surface,
including both sides of a double-faced sign, as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on
the mass of each display erected on one sign structure with a circle, triangle, or quadrangle
connecting all extreme points. Where a sign is composed of two or more individual letters mounted
directly on a wall, the total display surface, including its background, shall be considered one sign
for purposes of calculating sign area. The structure supporting a sign is not included in determining
the area of the sign unless the structure is designed in a way to form an integral part ofthe display.
f:M. Sign. A-Frame. A small portable sign consisting of two identically sized
surfaces permanently joined at the top and capable of opening to an inverted "V" of fixed maximum
width so that the sign supports itself and looks like a capital "A" when viewed from a point
perpendicular to the display surfaces.
N. Sign. Auto-Oriented. A sign designed to identifY a business or commercial
on travel in in an automobile or other motorized vehicle on the ad.acent street.
o. Sign. Banner. A piece of manmade or natural cloth or fabric. conveying a
comme ssage or attracting attention for commercial purposes and securely attached by two
or more edges to a building or poles.
P. Sign. Building-Mounted. A single or multiple faced sign. which is permanently
attached to a building and which is also known as an attached sign. since iUs attached or mounted
on a building.
MQ. Sign. Freestanding. A single or multiple faced sign, supported from the ground
by one or more columns, uprights, or braces.
NR. Sign. Marquee or Awning. Any sign attached to, supported by, or incorporated
in a marq~uawning.
.S.. Sign. Mobile. Any sign that is not permanently attached to a building or the
ground inclu mg A-frame signs. sawhorse signs. trailer-mounted signs. vehicle-mounted signs. pole
temporary attachments. and large inflated displays.
er. Sign. Pedestrian. A small sign designed to identify a business or commercial
activity to a person walking nearby pcdcstlian and indicate the location of the entrance business.
PD. Sign. Projecting. Any sign other than a wall sign which extends more than
twelve (12) inches from the facade of the building to which it is attached. .
~V. Sign. Roof. Any sign erected upon, against, or directly above a roof or on top
of or above the parapet of the building.
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~ Sign. Temporary. A sign constructed of cloth, canvas, cardboard, wallboard, or
other light material, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, not to exceed ninety (90)
days within a single calendar year, unless otherwise specified in this Ordinance.
TY. Sign. Wall. Any sign attached to and supported by the wall ofa building or the
wall of a structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel;to the plane of said wall.
BZ. Sign. Window. Any sign located inside and affixed to or within three (3) feet
of the window panes of a building, whether temporary or permanent.
VAA. Street. A public right-of-way which affords a primary means of access to
abutting property.
WEB. Street Frontage. The side of a building facing the street.
*CC. Surface Area or Facade. The surface area.or facade shall be the area of that
continuous exterior front, side, or back surface of a building, including doors and windows, but
exc~uding any roof area. (Ord. 2452 ~1, 7/30/89; Ord. 2182 ~1, 12/15/81; Ord. 2152 ~2, 7/1/81.)
, DD. Visible Sign Area. The total of all sign faces visible from anyone location.
(Ord. 2452 ~1, 7/30/89; Ord. 2182 ~1, 12/15/81; Ord. 2152 ~2, 7/1/81.)
14.36.030 Applicability. This Chapter shall regulate signs in the area zoned Central
Business District throughout the City of Port Angeles in all nonresidential zones as it--is
designated in Ordinance No. 1709 and as it-is set forth in the Official Zoning Map for the City,
as it now ~ or may hereafter be amended. (Ord. 2152 ~3, 7/1/81.)
14.36.040 Permit.
A. Required. No person shall erect, relocate, or otherwise construct or alter any sign
in the Cc.ntlal DusinGss District City without complying with this Chapter and, when required,
obtaining a sign permit from the Building Division ofthe City of Port Angeles. A separate permit
shall be required for each sign for which a permit is required.
B. Permit Application. Each permit application shall be filed with the Building
Division by the property owner, lessee, contract purchaser, or other person entitled to possession of
the property, or by an authorized agent, on a form provided by the city, and shall contain and include
the following:
1. Building name and location.
2. Building owner and lessee; sign owner and sign lessee; name ofbusiness;
primary product and/or service.
3. Location of existing and proposed signs.
4. Descriptions of signs, including dimensions, materials, and copy material.
5. Required fee.
6. Name, address, and telephone number of the sign installer.
7. Notarized statement that the building owner or an authorized
representative will remove the sign within one year if the business becomes non-operating.
C. Permit Fee Schedule. A permit fee in an amount as shall from time to time be
set by the City Council by resolution shall be paid to the Building Division.
D. Activities Exempt from the Permit Requirements. The following activities shall
not require a permit:
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1. The changing of adveI1:ising copy or message on a lawfully erected
painted or printed sign, theater marquee, or similar signs specifically designed for the use of
changeable copy.
2. Maintenance or cleaning of a sign, and repainting existing copy () f a
permitted sign or legal nonconforming sign, provided the repainting of a legal nonconforming sign
does not occur after the amortization period. COrd. 2542 ~2, 7/30/89; Ord. 2152 ~4, 7/1/81.)
14.36.050 Exempt Signs. The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements
of this Chapter:
A. Official traffic signs, directional signs, banners, signals, business directory maps,
kiosks, and public notices ere<;ted by public authorities.
B. Informational service signs, such as "Customer Parking", "Driveway Entrance"
and "Exit", not to exceed six (6) square feet. provided. however. that although these signs are
exempt. an electrical permit may be required for installation.
C. Signs identifying public conveniences, such as restrooms,telephones, bus stops,
and taxicab stands, not to exceed three (3) square feet.
D. Informational warning signs, such as "No Trespassing", "No Dumping", "No
Parking", notto exceed eight (8) square feet.
E. Building address identification numbers are to be no more than twelve (12)
inches in height, nor less than six (6) inches in height. Number material must contrast with wall
color they are mounted on.
F. A permanent building identification, including building plaques, cornerstones,
name plates, and similar devices.
G. ~ political signs and signs displays in windows of party political
headquart0I5; provided they such signs are not loc"ated in public rights-or-way and are removed
within fourteen (14) days after the election.
H. :reffiporary decorations customarily displayed at special holidays, such as
Christmas and Independence Day, provided they are removed within fourteen (14) days after the
holiday.
L. Seasonal decorations. festive banners. and other distinctive noncommercial
displays affixed to light poles. or other public standards. by the City or nonprofit organizations.
,If. One temp()rary real estate sign for each street frontage located on the premises
for sale, lease, or rent, not exceeding eight (8) square feet; provided that it is removed fourteen (14)
days after the sale, lease, or rent of the premises. Two A-frame temporary real estate open house
signs not located in the public right-of-way and not exceeding eight (8) square feet in total sign
area for each sign: provided that the signs are removed when the house is not open to the public.
Kf. One ~ sign for each street frontage denoting the architect, engineer, or
contractor, placed upon work under construction, not to exceed eight (8) square feet; provided it is
removed fourteen (14) days after completion of construction.
L*=. Any sign located within a building not visible from the street or sidewalk..
provided. however. that although these signs are exempt. an electrical permit may be required for
installation.
L. Hags on gOvernment and commercial institutions.
M. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, murals, not incorporating advertising or
identification of a business.
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N. Sandwich board signs worn by a person while walking the public ways of the
City.
O. Signs painted directly on windows, and window signs, except as the type of sign
may be specifically prohibited by Section 14.36.110 of this Chapter.
, P. Traditional theater marquees, not exceeding two hundred sixty (260) square
feet. provided. however. that although these signs are exempt. a building permit and an electrical
permit may be required for eonstruction.
Q. Barber Poles. Although these signs are exempt, an electrical permit is required
for installation.
R. Temporary community service signs which are erected by community service
organizations, are intended to record and display the progress toward a community goal or announce
a coming cOIIimunity event, do not exceed two hundred (200) square feet, are installed pursuant to
a building permit, are removed within fourteen (14) days after the event, and are not up for more
than three (3) months in any calendar year or in any six-month period commencing at the date of
installation; except that this Section shall not allow the type of signs that are specifically prohibited
by Section 14.36.tt6080 of this Chapter; except further that for the purposes of this Section,
community service signs shall not be considered billboards. (Ord. 2542 ~3, 7/30/89; Ord. 2182 ~2,
12/15/81; Ord. 2152 ~5, 7/1/81.)
S. Signs mounted on public transit vehicles and facilities. (Ord. 2542 ~3,
7/30/89; Ord. 2182 ~2, 12/15/81; Ord. 2152 ~5, 7/1/81.)
14.36.060 Requirements Applicable to All Nonexempt Signs.
A. Sign Illumination. Illumination from or upon any sign shall be shaded, shielded,
directed or reduced as to avoid undue brightness, glare or reflection of light on private or public
property in the surrounding area, and so as to avoid unreasonably distracting pedestrians and
motorists. "Undue brightness" is illumination in excess of that which is reasonably necessary to
make the sign reasonably visible to the average person on an adjacent street or recognized pedestrian
or marine route.
B. Content. Content of commercial signs shall be limited to identification of
business, major enterprise, product or service. A sign may utilize changeable copy; provided that
the copy is limited to identification of products sold and services offered or contains a community
service message; and provided further that any sign authorized in this Chapter shall be allowed to
contain non-commercial copy in lieu of any other copy and that content of non-commercial signs
shall not be regulated or limited pursuant to this Chapter or any other Ordinance ofthe City of Port
Angeles, nor shall any such Ordinance be so construed.
C. Compliance with other ordinances. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed
to modify or in any other manner alter the requirement that any sign comply with all other
ordinances of the City as they may now exist or hereafter be amended; except that content of non-
commercial signs shall not be regulated or limited by any such Ordinance, nor shall any such
Ordinance be so construed. (Ord. 2649 ~1, 8/20/91; Ord. 2152 ~6, 7/1/81.)
14.36.070 Permitted Signs.
A. Total SignA1eaon St1(,<:;t5. Signs in the Central Business District (CBD) Zone.
Signs in the CBD zone shall comp1v with the requirements of this subsection. Each individual
business with street frontage may have a total sign area of all non-exempt signs not to exceed 20%
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ofthe surface area ofthe building facade occupied by the business, or two hundred (200) square feet,
whichever is less, and up to 90% of the sign may be on a part of the same facade not occupied by
the business. When a building is located on more than one street frontage, each visible building
facade shall be considered separately. Such signs may be wall signs, marquee signs, pedestrian
signs, freestanding signs, projecting signs, or any combination thereof, subject to the following
standards:
1. Wall Signs. Wall signs shallbe mounted parallel to the building facade
and shall project no more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall on which they are attached.
2. Marquee or Awning Signs. A sign may be mounted on the front or front
outer top edge of a marquee or awning, parallel to the street frontage; provided that the sign sh.all
not exceed a vertical distance of two (2) feet above the front outer top horizontal.edge of the
marquee or awning and all supporting mechanisms are concealed from view; or a sign may be
mounted on the side ofa marquee or awning, provided it does not extend above the top of the side.
A sign may be mounted on top of a marquee or awning, provided that it does not project more than
four and one-half (4-1/2) feet from the building facade. A sign that projects below the marquee or
awning shall comply with the requirements of-g-Section l4.36.too070(A)(3) (Pedestrian Signs). The
sign area for aback-lit marquee or awning sign comprised of individual letters, figures, design,
symbol, or trademark painted or mounted and projecting less than three (3) inches from the surface
of the marquee or awning shall not include the lighted background that is outside the area that
circumscribes the exterior limits of the dimensions of the. sign.
3. Pedestrian Signs. A pedestrian sign attached to the underside of a
marquee or awning shall beat a. right angle to the plane of the building facade and not extend
beyond the outer edge of the marquee or awning. A clearance of not less than eight (8) feet from
the underlying sidewalk shall be maintained. Said sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in sign
area per side.
4. Freestanding Signs. Where all portions of a building are located more
than fifteen (15) feet from the street right-of-way the building may have one freestanding sign in
addition to the signsage allowed on the building, provided that it shall not exceed twenty-five (25)
square feet in sign area per side or twenty (20) feet in height. If the building has frontage on two
or more streets and the building is more than forty (40) feet from those streets, the building may
have one free-standing sign that shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet of sign area per side
or a total of two hundred (200) square feet of sign area, whichever is less, or thirty (30) feet in
height; provided that the sign area shall be considered part of the total sign area of the building and
deducted equally from the allowable sign area of the facades that are more than forty (40) feet from
the street; and further provided that the sign area of the freestanding sign shall not exceed the total
sign area allowed the building.
5. Proiecting Signs. Projecting signs may be mounted at a right angle to the
plane of the building facade, provided the sign shall not extend more than four and one-half (4-1/2)
feet beyond the facade of the building. Further provided that signs occurring under marquees or
awnings shall be governed by the requirements for pedestrian signs in Subsections l4.36.070(A)(3)
ofthis 3(,ctio11. Projecting signs not occurring under marquees shall maintain a clearance ofnot less
than eight (8) feet from the underlying sidewalk.
QB. Upper Floor Businesses. The total sign area for a business occupying an
upper story of a building with street frontage shall not exceed 20% of the surface of the building
facade occupied by the business, or two hundred (200) square feet, whichever is less. An upper
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l.. Building-Mounted Signs. Building-mounted si~s may be placed on any wall
not facing an adiacent residential zone. Building-mounted signs may not extend above the top of
the eaves or parapet and may not be located on a roof. For buildings occupied by a single business.
the total building-mounted sign area shall not exceed 10% ofthe area ofthe building elevation facing
a public street to a maximum of one hundred and twenty-five (125) square feet on each building
elevation which faces a public street. In buildings occupied by more than one business. the total
building-mounted sign area for each business shall not exceed 10% ofthllt business's portion of the
building elevation facing a public street to a maximum of one hundred and twenty-five (125) square
feet.
2. Freestanding Signs. One. and one quarter (1.25) square feet of
freestanding visible sign area shall'be allowed for every one (1) lineal foot of arterial street frontage
ofthe site. provided that the maximum area orany freestanding sign face does not exceed half of the
maximum visible sign area. The maximum visible sign area for a particular site shall be as follows:
Site Area
Less than 1 acre
1 to 1.99 acres
2 to 2.99 acres
3 acres or more
Maximum Visible Sign Area
50 square feet
75 square feet
100 square feet
125 square feet
3. Off-Premise Signs. Off-premise signs. including billboards. shall be
prohibited within the Community Shopping District Zone.
D. Signs in the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zone. Signs in the CN zone shall \
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flashing type. and shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in total sign area. All signs over --
ten (10) square feet in area shall be restricted to territory no closer than 100 feet from all residential
property in a residential zone. Maximum height shall be 20 feet. Off-premise signs. including
billboards. shall be prohibited within the Commercial Neighborhood Zone.
E. Signs in the Commercial Office (CO) Zone. Signs in the CO zone shall comply
with the requirements of this subsection. Signs may be lighted. but not intermittent or flashing type.
and shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in total sign area. provided. however. if the site area is
14.000 square feet or more. then signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in total sign
area. No more than fifty (50) square feet of lighted sign area may face residential property in a
residential zone located directly across a street. All freestanding signs sh'all not exceed five (5) feet
in height. Building-mounted signs shall not exceed 30 feet in height. Off-premise signs. including
billboards. shall be prohibited within the Commercial Office Zone.
F. Signs in the Industrial Park (IP) Zone. Signs in the IP zone shall comply with
the requirements of this subsection.
l.. One building-mounted sign. not to exceed one (1) square foot for each
one (1) horizontal lineal foot ofthe building wall or three hundred (300) square feet. whichever is
less. shall be permitted for each building elevation facing a public or private street.
2. One freestanding sign. not to exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in area
and fifteen (15) feet in height. shall be permitted for each business site.
.1. Public and private directional. traffic. and warning attached and detached
signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
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Signs may be lighted. butnot intermittent or flashing.
Off-pn~mise signs. inCluding billboards. shall be prohibited within the
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Industrial Park Zone.
G. Signs in the Industrial Light (lL) Zone. Signs in the IL zone shall comply with
the requirements of this subsection.
1.:. One building-mounted sign. not to exceed one (1) square foot for each
one (1) horizontal lineal foot of the building wall or three hundred (00) square feet. whichever is
less. shall be permitted for each building elevation facing a public or private street.
2. One freestanding sign. not to exceed thirty-five (35) square feet in area
and fifteen (15) feet in height. shall be permitted for each business site.
.1. Public and private directional. traffic. and warning attached and detach.ed
signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
~ Signs may be lighted..but not intermittent or flashing.
5. One off-premise sign containing a commercial message unrelated to any
use. or activity of the property on which the sign is located..including.billboards and other outdoor
advertising signs not exceeding six hundred (600) square feet in total sign area and thirty-five (35~
feet in height. may be permitted on any site that does not contain any sign for businessesJocated on
said site. subject to approval of a conditional use permit. .
H. Signs in the IndustrialHeavy nH) Zone. Signs in the IH zone shall comply with
the requirements of this subsection.
1.:. One building-mounted sign. not to exceed one (1) square foot for each
one (1) horizontal lineal foot of the building wall or four hundred (400) square feet. whichever is
less. shall be permitted for each building elevation facing a public or private street.
2. One freestanding sign. not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in
area and thirty-five (35) feet in height. shall be permitted for each business site.
3. Signs may be lighted. but not intermittent or flashing.
4. One off-premise sign containing a commercial message unrelated to any
use or activity of the property on which the sign is located. including billboards and other outdoor
advertising signs not exceeding six hundred (600) square feet in total sign area and thirty-five (35)
feet in height. may be permitted on any site that does not contain any sign forbusinesses located on
said site. subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
1. Signs in the Public Buildings and Parks (PBP) Zone. Signs in the PBP zone shall
comply with the requirements ofthis subsection. One building-mounted sign per building shall be
permitted: provided that the sign does not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in total sign area:
and is unlighted: provided further that intermittent or flashing lights lighted signs are prohibited.
One freestanding sign per site shall be permitted: provided that the sign does not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet in total sign area. Signs shall be placed so as not to iml'act a facing residential
zone. Maximum height shall be 20 feet. Off-premise signs. including billboards. shall be prohibited
within the Public Buildings and Parks Zone.
1. Temporary Commercial Event Signs. The total sign area of temporary
commercial event signs that are intended to advertise a special event such as a new business grand n ~nl
opening. going-out-of- business sale. or similar special sales event shall not exceed one hundred ~
(100) square feet for a business. provided the temporary commercial event signs are removed within
one (1) day after the event and are not up for more than one (1) month commencing at the date of
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installation and not up for more than three (3) months in any calendar year: except thatthis Section
shall not allow the type of signs that are specifically prohibited by Section 14.36.080.
K. A-Frame Signs. One A-frame sign that is no larger:than six(6) square feet per
side and no higher than thirty (30) inches from ground level shall be permitted per site as a
freestanding sign. provided that such A-frame signs shall be securely anchored to the ground to
prevent overtumingdue to wind or being moved to an unpermitted location. A-frame signs shall not
be located in public rights-of-way. except where a building is built to the front lot line and provided
the sign owner obtains a right-of-way use permit and identifies the speCific sign in. and names the
City as an insured on. the sign owner's insurance policy.
14.36.080 Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited in the Central Business
District:
A. All signs illuminated by, or containing, blinking, flashing, intermittent, or
moving lights; all flashing, rotating, or intermediate lights in, on, or around windows, rooflines, or
building exteriors; provided that electronically changing message and digital time/temperature signs~
which do not change the message more than once per 30 seconds. and tIle moving hands of a clock~
as otherwise allowed under this Chapter~ shall not be prohibited. provided. however. that this
Section shall not prohibit seasonal decorations.
B. All roof-mounted signs, including any signs painted directly on the roof surface.
C. AllstJ:ings of pennants, bannel5, fly "1 5, libbons, 01 other ,Efluttering devices that
endanger public safety by distracting the public traveling in the publici rights-of-way or by being.
made of conductive material such as mylar which can cause an electrical shock or shortage and that
are used to attract attention for commercial purposes; provided that su"h other fluttering devices may
be displayed to make notice ofthe opening ofa business for a period not to exceed ten (10) days anci(~~2)
except as permitted in Section l4.36.070(B)(5); provided however. that this Section shall not --,
prohibit seasonal decorations, 01 seasonal festive banners. or other distinctive noncommercial
displays affixed to light poles or other public standard by the :Mullicipaliry. City or non-profit
organizations.
D. Billboards:and other off-premise outdoor advertising signs. except in compliance
with Sections l4.36.070(B), (G). and (ill of this Chapter. provided that such signs shall not be
directed toward any shoreline subiect to Chapter 15.08 PAMC.
E. Temporary signs located on or resting against a motor vehicle, trailer, bicycle,
planter, or decorator card for the purpose of advertisement or directing people to a business.
F. All signs which purport to call attention to a business or building with words
such as "look", "stop", "slow down", or other words of like import or which are similar to traffic
signals or signs.
G. All moving rotating, or animated signs, except barber poles.
~ All signs which no longer serve an ongoing business.
I. All signs which have no permanent attachment to a building or the ground,
including 0 t limited to A-frame signs, sandwich board signs. pole attachments, and other mobile
signs:provided that signs painted on vehicles which are not parked in a manner directing people to
a business are not prohibited. and further provided that A-frame signs as exempted in Section
14.36.050(J) or permitted in Section l4.36.070(K) and sandwich board signs as exempted in Section
14.36.050(N) are not prohibited.
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J. Projecting signs that project f\1,rth~r tha~ four and one-half (4-1/2) feet from the
building facade; provided that signs occurring under marquees or awnings shall be governed by the
reqUirem~. . or pedestrian signs in Section 14.36.070(A)(3).
{K. A-frame. signs arc. 110t allowed in the. right-of-way Banner signs.
.. All signs not specifically addressed herein and contrary to the provisions of this
Chapter. (Ord. 254295,7/30/89; Ord. 218294, 12/15/81; Ord. 215297, 7/1/81.)
14.36.090 Removal of Prohibited and Nonconforming Signs.
A. The Building Division shall notify the business owner and the sign owner or
lessee and the owner of the property of each sign that is either a prohibited or nonconforming sign
under the terms of this Chapter.
B. If a sign advertises a business no longer existing or a product no longer sold on
the premises for the previous 365 days, it shall be removed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
notice from the Building Division. Ifthe sign is not removed within the thirty (30) day period, the
City may remove or cause to be removed the non-complying sign and place a lien against the
property for the cost of such removal.
C. A prohibited sign, e.xisting and in use. on Jant:lal)i .1, 1982, may be I etaine.d in use "*
until August 31, 1990. Sue.h &ign shall be. e.ithclremovcd or madc to conform tothc.re.qtlire.ment~
. . BC. Any sign ;hich i~ of a type of sign permi d u~ S~ction 14.36.070 ofthis
Chapte, "> rch does not conform to the specific require ents for that type of sign, and which
was legally erected before existing on January 1, 1982 Au st 20 2002, shall be classified as legal
nonconforming; and may remain in use:. until six (6) months after date of adoption of this Chap tel
by the. City Cotme.il.
ED. Any sign which is prohibited or ofa type permitted under Section 14.36.070 of
this Chapter;-but which does not conform to the specific requirements for that type of sign as a r CiS uIt
ofre.z;oning to Ce.lltIal Dusille.<:>S DistIie.! or amend11lGnts to this Chapter su-b&cquent to July 1,1989,
shall be either removed or made to conform to the requirements of this Chapter by the sign owner
011 the fifth anniversary of the effective date of the lezonc or the. amendment, e.xcept that back-lit
marquee or a~ning signs shall be either remove.d or made to COliform within six (6) months ofthe
effective date of the amendment. (Ord. 2604 91, 7/14/90; Ord. 2580 91,4/25/90; Ord. 2542 ~6,
7/30/89; Ord. 2182 95, 12/14/81; Ord. 2152 99, 7/1/81.)
14.36.095 Maintenance.
A. Signs shall be maintained to protect the public safety. present a neat appearance.
and prevent deterioration.
B. A permit shall be required for structural and electrical modification. but not
normal repair and maintenance.
C. The Building Division shall notify the business owner and the sign owner or lessee
and the owner of the property of each sign that is not maintained per subsection A.
.. Any sign which is not properly maintained may be subject to abatement as a
nuisance per the Uniform Sign Code.
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14.36.100 Variances.
A. When the strict enforcement of these regulations may impose an excessive'
hardship upon any applicant, depriving him of signage rights extended to other parties under this
Chapter, then a variance from these regulations may be requested.
B. Variance applications shall be made to the Board of Adjustment.
C. A variance application shall be submitted on a form obtained from the Planning
Department of Community Development. It shall be made by the owner or lessee of a sign or the
owner of the property and shall be acknowledged by the owner of the property, if other than the
applicant.
D. Upon receipt of an application satisfying the requirements of this Section, the
Planning Department of Community Development shall route the same to all appropriate
Departments. Each Department shall submit to the Planning Department of Community
Development recommendations and comments regarding the application. The Plamling Department
of Community Development shall prepare a report to the Board of Adjustment summarizing the
factors involved, the recommendations of other Departments, and the Planning Department of
Community Development recommendation and findings. A copy of the report shall be mailed to
the applicant and copies shall be made available, at cost, for use by any interested party.
E. Upon receipt of an application satisfying the requirements of this Section, _the
Planning Department of Communi tv Development shall schedule a public hearing before the Board
of Adjustment. Notice of such public hearing shall be posted at the site of the proposal by the
Plamlillg Department of Community Development at least ten days prior to the hearing and
published two times at least three days apart in a newspaper of general circulation, except that the
final notice to be published in the newspaper shall not be more than three days prior to the date of
the hearing.
F. Prior to making a recommendation on an application for a, variance, the Board
shall hold at least one public hearing. The Board's determination for approval, denial, or approval
with modifications or conditions shall be recorded in the minutes in written form with findings based
upon compliance with subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection as follows:
1. Every variance shall comply with at least one of the following criteria:
a. The size of the building is suchthat the twenty per-cent maximum
permitted sign area would result in a sign that is too small to read from either side of the public
rights-of-way adjacent to the building facade or from recognized pedestrian or marine routes;
b. The location of the building and entrance is such that the proposed
sign would not be readable from public rights-of-way or recognized pedestrian or marine routes;
c. The building facade or other features, such as marquees, is such
that no practical location in which to construct a conforming sign exists.
2. Every variance shall comply with all of the following criteria:
a. The variance shall not be detrimental to the public interest;
b. The variance shall not be detrimental to abutting properties;
c. The variance shall not be inconsistent with the purpose of this
Chapter. (Ord. 2152 S 10, 7/1/81.)
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14.36.110 Notice. Any notice required to be given by this Chapter shall be given either
to the owner or lessor of a sign, or to the owner of the property on which the sign is located. In the
event notice is given to the owner or lessor of a sign, the notice shall be given either by personal
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service or by certified mail, return receipt request~d, to the name of the owner or lessor, as shown
on the application for a. sign permit. Ifthere is no application for a sign permit on file with the City,
the notice shall be given, either by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested" to.
the person in whose name the property stands, according to the records of the Clallam County
Assessor. (Ord. 2152 ~11, 7/1/81.)
14.36.120 Enforcement.
A. It shall be the duty ofthe Building 11lSpec.tOl Division to enforce all provisions
of this Chapter.
B. No oversight or dereliction on the part ofthe Building Inspc'c.tol Division or any
official or employee of the City vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses, nor
issuance of a license in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter, shall legalize, authorize, waive
or excuse the violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, nor shall it. estop the City from
enforcing the terms ofthis.Chapter. Any permit or license issued in violation of this Chapter snaIl
be null and void.
C. In the event any person, firm, or corporation shall use, erect, construct, move,
or alter, or attempt to use, erect, construct, move, or alter any sign in violation of the provisions of
this Chapter, the same is declared apublic nuisance, against which the City may prosecute an action
in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking an injunction against the continuation of such nuisance.
(Ord. 2152 ~12, 7/1/81.)
14.36.130 Violation. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this Chapter is
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars, or ninety
days injail, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute
a separate offense. (Ord. 2152 ~13, 7/1/81.)
Section 2 - Repealer. Sections 17.20.220, 17.21.220, 17.22.220, 17.23.220, 17.30.070,
17.32.070, 17.34.070, and 17.40.080 ofthe Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby repealed, and
Ordinance 1709 as amended is hereby amended accordingly.
Section 3 - Severability If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 4 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days following the date
of its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 3rd day of September, 2002.
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ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
By Summary
F:\ORDINANCES&RESOLlTTIONS\2002-13.ord. wpd
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ATTACHMENT "C"
ORDINANCE NO.
AN
ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the
City's Parking Ordinance by adding new uses to those with specified
requirements, based on changing land uses and previous interpretati()ns
made by the Community Development Director for uses with
unspecified requirements, and amending Ordinance 1588 as amended
and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code~
Section 1. Ordinance 1588 as amended and Title 14 ofthe Port Angeles Municipal Code
are hereby amended by amending Chapter 14.40 PAMC to read as follows:
Sections:
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14.40.025
14.40.030
14.40.040
14.40.050
14.40.060
14.40.070
14.40.080
14.40.090
14.40.100
14.40.110
14.40.120
14.40.130
14.40.140
14.40.150
14.40.160
14.40.170
14.40.180
14.40.185
Chapter 14.40
eFF-STREET ,. MKING
Definitions.
Parking Space Requirements - Generally.
Parking Space Requirements for Uses in the Downtown Parking and
Business Improvement Area
Parking Space Requirements - Commercial.
Parking Space Requirements - Industrial.
Parking Space Requirements - Public and Institutional Uses.
Parking Space Requirements - Residential Uses.
Parking Space Requirements - Unspecified Uses.
Parking Space Requirements - Compact Allowance.
Mixed Uses.
Cooperative Provisions.
Parking Space Requirement Modification - New Uses in New Building.
Parking Space Requirement Modification - New Uses in Existing
Structures.
Parking Space Requirement Modification - Expansion of Existing Uses
in Existing Structures.
Parking Space Modification Requirements - Existing Uses in Existing
Structures.
Improvement of Parking Spaces.
Parking Space Requirements - Variances.
Building Permits.
Use of Parking Spaces.
Parking Lot Activities Standards.
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14.40.200
Revocation of Permit - Appeals.
Violation.
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14.40.010 Definitions.
A. The following terms shall have the designated meanings for the purposes of this
Chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
1. "S,tandard-car parking space" means one hundred fifty-three square feet
of parking lot area, eight feet six inches by eighteen feet minimum in size, having adequate access
to a public street. No part of any street right-of-way shall be considered part of any standard-car
parking space.
2. "Loading space" means a space located adjacent to a building, and large
enough in area so that any truck or other vehicle loading or unloading at such building will not
project into a street right-of-way.
3. "Floor area" means the leasable or habitable floor area or space in a
dwelling or building, excluding bathrooms, toilet compartments, halls, closets, or corridors 44 inches
in width or less, and equipment and machinery rooms not used directly in the manufacture,
production, storage or sale of goods or services maintenance and cleaning supply rooms of 50 square
feet or less.
4. "Parking lot activity" means a non-permanent activity occurring in a
parking lot, using spaces otherwise allocated for parking for purposes other than parking by clientele
ofthe primary use ofthe property.
B. All other terms used in this Chapter shall have the meaning given to them by
Ordinance 1709, as now enacted, or hereafter amended, unless the context indicates otherwise.
(Ord. 2787 ~1, 12/28/93; Ord. 2568 ~1, 3/14/90; Ord. 2228 ~1, 8/31/82; Ord. 1588 ~1, 6/15/66.)
14.40.020 Parking Space Requirements - Generally. For all land uses there shall be
established and maintained permanent off-street parking spaces, either on the zoning lot ofthe use,
or, if the affected property owners and the Planning Director agree through the execution of an
appropriate agreement and easement in a form acceptable to theCity Attorney and if appropriate
identification signage is provided, within one hundred feet of the property boundaries (excluding
public streets and alleys) of the zoning lot. The required number of parking spaces shall be
determined as follows:
A. The number of required spaces shall be determined by reference to Sections
14.40.030 through 14.40.080.
B. If applicable, Sections 14.40.110 through 14.40.140 shall then be used to
determine whether the number of spaces required by subsection A of this Section is modified. (Ord.
2787 ~2, 12/28/93; Ord. 2703 91,8/14/92; Ord. 2228 ~2, 8/31/82; Ord. 1588 92,6/15/66.)
14.40.025 Parking Space Requirements for Uses in the Downtown Parking and
Business Improvement Area. For all land uses located in the Downtown Parking and Business
Improvement Area (PBIA), there shall be established and maintained permanent off-street parking
spaces, either on the zoning lot of the use or within one-hundred feet of the property boundaries
(excluding public streets and alleys) of the zoning lot. (Ord. 2787 93,12/28/93; Ord. 2765 91,
6/25/93)
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14.40.030 Parking Space Requirements - Commercial.
A. Automobile service stations and repair shops shall provide a minimum of three
parking~ splus one parking space per each mechanical service bay.
,_B. Baked goods shops. pizza-to-go shops. and other prepared food outlets with no
consumptlo df food and beverages on the premises shall provide one parking space for each three
hundred square feet of floor area of the building.
CB. Banks, business and professional and governmental offices shall. provide one
parking space for each four hundred square feet of floor area of the building.
De. Barber and beauty shops, tanning salons, and similar personal care
establishments shall provide two parking spaces per station.
EB. Bowling alleys shall provide six parking spaces for each alley.
fE. Child care services or day care centers, as defined in Chapter 388-73 WAC, as
now enacted or hereafter amended, shall provide two parking spaces plus one unloading space for
those services or centers serving twelve or fewer children, and one parking space per employee plus
two parking spaces for unloading, for those services or day care centers serving more than twelve
children.
OF. Churches, mortuaries and funeral homes, shall provide one parking space for
each six seats in the chapel. (Additional uses such as schools and residences may require separate
parking spaces).
H. Convenience stores. delicatessens. and food stores (less than 3.000 square feet
in building area) shall provide one parking space for each three hundred square feet of floor area
of the building.
16. Dancehalls and video arcades shall provide one parking space for each fifty
square feet of floor area of the building.
JR. Food Grocery stores, supennarkets.1 and shopping centers shall provide one
parking space for each three hundred square feet of floor area of the building, with a minimum of
ten parking spaces.
Kf. Furniture and appliance stores shall provide one parking space per six hundred
square feet of floor area of the building.
Lt. Hotels and motels shall provide one parking space for each sleeping unit.
M*:; Medical, optometrical, chiropractic. and dental clinics and/or offices shall
provide six parking spaces for each doctoI':'. optometrist. or chiropractor.
L. OthCl let<\11 establislunellts, su"h as hald~a1" stOles, household equipment,
ser v ice shops, clothing or shoe 1 epair shvps, shall pr 0 v ide. one parking spa"'" for eadl tlli e." hund! ed
squar c feet of floor ar e.a of the. building, with a minimum of six space.s.
M. rhyskal thcrapy and othe.I similar peIsonalser ~iee uses shall provide two parking
space6 for each operatOI.
N. Research, biochemical, X-ray and dental laboratories shall provide one parking
space for each two hundred square feet of floor area.
O. Restaurants, taverns, and any other establishment for the sale and consumption
on the premises of food, alcoholic beverages or refreshments, shall provide one parking space for
each one hundred twenty-five square feet of floor area of the building, with a minimum of ten
spaces.
P. 6therRetail establishments. such as hardware stores. household equipment
rental outlets. service shops. clothing and shoe repair shops stores. general merchandise stores1
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and department stores. shall.provide oneparking'space for each three hundred square feet of floor
area of the building. with a minimum of six spaces.
QP. Skating rinks and other commercialrecreation places facilities shall provide one
parking space for each two hundred square feet of floor area of the building:or covered area.
Outdoor commercial recreation facilities shall provide parking spaces as determined by Planning
Commission review.
R. Specialty shops. such as antique. art supplies. bicycle. book. candy and ice
cream. coffee and espresso. computer. flowers. gift. hobby. toy. jewelry. kayak. pet. and video
rental. shall provide one parking space for each three hundn:~d square feet of floor area of the
building.
s.~. Telephone exchanges and telemarketing offices shall provide one parking space
for each employee, with a minimum of six spaces.
TR:. Theaters shall provide one parking space for each three theater seats.
S. Tltlcking and tIansportation terminals shall plovide a minimum often parking
spaces.
T. 'Wholesale, stOles, wal"hoU5GS, st01agc buildings add motol vehicles 01
machinery sales stOICS shall plovide one parking space roI ea"h two employ""s, with a minillmm
often spaces. (Old. J007 ~2, 115/99, Old. 2787 ~4, 12/28/9J, Old. 2228 ~J, 8/J 1/82, Oid. 1588 ~J,
G/15/G6.)
14.40.040 Parking Space Requirements - Industrial.
A. Dance halls. adult entertainment business establishments. and video arcades >
;hall provide one parking space for each fifty square feetoffloor area of the building. \,~~)
B. Manufacturing uses, including creameries, soft chink bottling establishments,
bakeries, canneries, printing and engraving shops. pre-fabricated parts assembly plants. and other
light industrial plants shall provide one parking space for each three employees, with a minimum
often spaces. (Ord. 2228 ~4, 8/31/82; Ord. 1588 ~4, 6/15/66.)
C. Manufacturing uses. including sawmills. paper mills. pulp mills. wood products
mills. raw material processing plants. and other heavy industrial plants shall provide one parking
space for each three employees. with a minimum of ten parking spaces.
D. Trucking. transportation. and distribution terminals, shall provide one parking
space for each two employees. with a minimum of ten parking spaces.
E. Wholesale stores. warehouses. storage buildings and motor vehicles or
machinery sales stores shall provide one parking space for each two employees. with a minimum
of ten parking spaces. (Ord. 2228 ~4, 8/31/82; Ord. 1588 ~4, 6/15/66.)
14.40.050 Parking: Space Requirements - Public and Institutional Uses.
A. Auditoriums. stadiums. sports arenas. and other places of assembly with fixed
seating shall provide one parking space for each three seats.
Hi\:. Clubs,flatcmal socictiGs, places of assembly and exhibition halls without fixed
seats shall provide one parking space for each fifty square feet of floor area of the building.
C. Fire and police stations shall provide parking spaces as determined by Planning
Commission review.
DB. Hospitals shall provide one parking space for each bed.
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EE. Libraries shall.provide one parking space for each two hundred square feet of
floor area, with a minimum of ten spaces.
fB. Museums shall provide one parking space for each three hundred square feet of
floor area.
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GE. Outdoor sports area or parks fields without fixed seats shall provide parking
spaces as determined by Planning Commission review.
HF. Parks and playgrounds shall provide parking spaces as determined by Planning
Commission review.
16. Preschools and kindergartens day care centers shall provide a mininmm often
one parking spaces for each adult teacher. care giver. and assistant and two loading/unloading
parking spaces.
JR. Public and private golf clubs shall provide a minimum of forty parking spaces.
Kf. Public swimming pools shall provide ten parking spaces for each one thousand
square feet of pool surface area.
L:J. Riding academies shall provide one parking space for each one hundred square
feet of floor stable area.
K. TIkmenta.lY 5"hools shall provide one parking spa"" for ea"h da5sroom.
L. Junior high s"hools shall provide. three parking spaces for each da5S100m.
M. Senior high 5"hools shall provide six parking spa"cs for each da5sroom.
N. Junior "olleges shall provide eight parking spaCGS fOl Ga"h dassloom.
O. Stadiums, spOltS areas, cmditoIithllS and other places of assGlllbly shall p10vide
one parking spa"e for each tiueG scats.
M. Schools shall provide the following numbers of parking spaces:
.L. Elementary schools shall provide one parking space for each
classroom.
2. Middle schools shall provide three parking spaces for each classroom.
~ High schools shall provide six parking spaces for each classroom.
4. Colleges shall provide eight parking spaces for each classroom. .
NP. Senior Centers shall provide one parking space for every 135 square feet offloor
area of the building. (Ord. 2683 ST, 3/27/92; Ord. 2228 S5, 8/31/82; Ord. 2184 Sl, 1/1/82; Ord.
2121 Sl, 2/1/81; Ord. 2028 Sl, 6/17/79; Ord. 1588 S5, 6/15/66.)
14.40.060 Parking Space Requirements - Residential Uses.
A. Dormitories and apartment dormitories shall provide two parking spaces for each
sleeping unit.
B. Home occupations shall provide parking spaces as determined by the
Community Development Director.
CR. Rooming and lodging houses shall provide one parking space for each sleeping
unit.
DE. Nursing and convalescent homes, assisted living facilities, residential care
facilities, adult family homes, group homes, and sanitariums shall provide one tt7 parking space for
each three ffl beds.
EB. Single-family, two and three family dwellings, and apartment buildings shall
provide twoiZTParking spaces per dwelling unit.
EE. Trailer parks shall provide two (2) parking spaces for each trailer space. (Ord.
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2948 SI, 2/14/97; Ord. 2228 S6, 8/31/82; Ord. 2081 SI, 6/1/80; Ord. 2028 ~2, 6/17/79; Ord. 1588
S6,6/15/66.)
14.40.070 Parking Space Requirements - Unspecified Uses. Ifa use is not otherwise
specifically mentioned in Sections 14.40.030 through 14.40.060 of this Chapter, the requirements
for off-street parking facilities shall be the same as the requirements for off-street parking of the use
which, as determined by the Planning Director, has the most similar parking need and land use
characteristics. (Ord. 2228 S7, 8/31/82; Ord. 1588 S7, 6/15/66.)
14.40.090 Mixed Uses. In the case of a mixture of uses on one zoning lot or in one
building, the total requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the sum ofthe requirements
for the various uses computed separately. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be
considered as providing required parking facilities of any other use, except as may be provided in
Section 14.40.100 of this Chapter. (Ord. 2228 S9, 8/31/82; Ord. 1588 ~9, 6/15/66.)
14.40.100 Cooperative Provisions. Parking facilities may be cooperatively used by
different land uses, when the times of the use of such parking spaces by each use are
nonsimultaneous. (Ord.2228 SlO, 8/31/82; Ord.2121 ~2, 2/1/81; Ord. 1588 S10, 6/15/66.)
14.40.110 Parking Space Requirement Modification - New Uses in New Building. For
any new use in a new building, the required number of parking spaces shall be determined by
the requirements of Sections 14.40.030 through 14.40.080. (Ord. 2228 S 11, 8/31/82; Ord. 2028
S3,6/17/80; Ord. 1588 SI1, 6/15/66.)
14.40.120 Parking Space Requirement Modification - New Uses in Existing Structures.
A. A change or expansion of use in an existing building that is not located in the
Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) where the use meets the parking
requirements of this Chapter must provide parking for the new use as required by this Chapter. If
a change or expansion of use is proposed for an existing building where the use does not meet the
requirements of this Chapter, the new. or expanded use may occur only if the degree of non-
conformance is not increased. For the purposes of this Section, the degree of non-conformance is
defined as the number of parking spaces required minus the number of parking spaces provided.
B. A change of use in a building that exists as of June 25, 1993, and is located in
the Downtown PBIA may occur without provision of additional off-street parking spaces unless the
floor area of the building is increased. (Ord. 2765, S2, 6/25/93; Ord. 2740 Sl, 1/29/93; Ord. 2667
SI, 1/17/92; Ord. 2228 S12, 8/31/82; Ord. 2097 SI, 8/19/80; Ord. 2028 S4, 6/17/79; Ord. 1588
SI2,6/15/66.)
14.40.130 Parking Space Requirement Modification - Expansion of Existing Uses in
Existing Structures. For an expansion in the use of an existing building or structure which enlarges
the floor area, additional parking spaces need not be established, if the following requirements are
met:
A. The use and structure or building, prior to its enlargement or increase in floor
area, is in conformance with the parking space requirements of this Chapter;
B. No previous modifications of parking space requirements authorized by this
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Section have been utilized;
C. The number of parking spaces required by the floor area of the addition, together
with those required by the floor area of the existing building, will not exceed one hundred and
fifteen percent of the spaces required for the expansion of the use or building. If the number of
spaces required exceeds one hundred and fifteen percent, the required spaces in excess of one
hundred and fifteen percent shall be established and maintained. (Ord. 2228 ~ 13,8/31/82; Ord. 2028
~5, 6/17/79; Ord. 1588 ~13, 6/15/66.)
14.40.140 Parking Space Modification Requirements - Existing Uses in Existing
Structures. Existing uses occupying existing structures or buildings as of the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this Chapter may continue until there is a change in use. (Ord. 2228 S 14,
8/31/82; Drd. 2028 ~6, 6/17/79; Ord. 1588 ~14, 6/15/66.)
14.40.150 Improvement of Parking Spaces.
A. Any parking spaces provided to comply with the terms of this Chapter, other than
for single-family detached residences, shall be improved in accordance with the following
requirements:
1. They shall meet the requirements of the clearing, grading, filling and
drainage regulations set forth in Chapter 15.28 PAMC.
2. They shall be graded and paved with a hard-surface pavement of portland
cement concrete, asphaltic concrete with a structurally adequate base, or other hard-surface
pavement acceptable to the Director of Public Works. All parking spaces shall be clearly and
permanently striped in conformance with Public Works parking lot design standards. Wheel stops
shall be installed where necessary to prevent encroachment upon public rights-of-way.
3. They shall be accessible, at all times, from street, alley or driveway
intended to serve such off-street parking.
4. Improvements of parking spaces shall meet the Americans with
Disabilities Act standards.
B. The City may grant permission for temporary occupancy of abuilding or
structure even though the parking spaces required by subsection A of this Section have not been
fully completed, provided that an improvement bond acceptable as to form and amount by the City
Engineer and the City Attorney is posted in the amount of the estimated value of the construction
ofthe parking facilities. Before granting such temporary occupancy, the Director of Public Works
must determine that construction ofthe parking facilities prior to occupancy ofthe building would
not represent sound construction practice, due to weather conditions, availability of materials and! or
difficult site conditions, and the acceptance of such bond is therefore appropriate. Improvement
bonds may be accepted for a period not to exceed twelve months. During the period before final
completion ofthe improvements, the parking facilities provided shall at least be graded and graveled
and be maintained in a good condition.
C. Uses requiring six or fewer spaces may occupy a building or zoning lot for up
to twelve months before compliance with subsection A2 of this Section, provided the parking
facilities shall at least be graded and graveled and be maintained in a good condition. At the end of
the twelve-month period, the parking facilities must be in compliance with subsection A2 of this
Section, or a bond must have been provided and accepted in accordance with subsection B of this
Section. (Ord. 2787 ~6, 12/28/93; Ord. 2740 ~2, 1/29/93; Ord. 2228 ~15, 8/31/82.)
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14.40.160 Parking Space Requirements - Variances.
A. A variance from the parking space requirements of this Chapter, either as
specifically provided by Sections 14.40.030 through 14.40.060 and 14.40.080, or as determined by
the Planning Director for an unspecified use under Section 14.40.070, may be granted on written
request to, and after a public hearing by, the Port Angeles Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission may impose such conditions upon the variance as it deems necessary to comply with
the purpose of this Chapter. No variance shall be granted by the Planning Commission unless the
Commission finds.
1.
2.
The variance is not detrimental to surrounding properties;
The parking provided is sufficient to meet the parking needed by the
uses(s);
3. The variance will not create increased congestion or traffic hazards along
adjacent streets and alleys; and
4. The variance is consistent with the intent of the Off-Street Parking
Ordinance, the zoning district in which the site is located, and the Comprehensive Plan.
B. . Such public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures for
a public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance ofthe City of Port Angeles.
C. The determination of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City
Council. (Ord. 2787 S7, 12/28/93; Ord. 2740 S3, 1/29/93; Ord. 2228 S 16,8/31/82.)
14.40.170 Building Permits. Before the granting of a building or occupancy permit for
any new building or structure, or for any enlargement or change of use in any existing building or
structure, where the proposed use is subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the applicant for,
such building permit shall comply with the requirements ofthis Chapter. Compliance shall consist\';;;",~)
of either of the following:
A. Proof of the existence of, or the acceptance by the City of a bond for the off-
street parking spaces required by this Chapter, including a site plan showing such off-street parking,
which has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Director and City Engineer, such site
plan to be prepared at a reasonable scale, showing property lines, dimensions of the property, size
and arrangement of all parking spaces, the means of ingress and egress to such parking spaces and
interior circulation within the parking area, the extend of any change required in existing site
conditions to provide required parking, and such other information as may be necessary to permit
review and approval of the proposed parking; or
B. Proofthat the applicant is a participant in a parking association or Parking and
Business Improvement Area (PBIA), which provides the total number of off-street parking spaces
which would otherwise be required from each ofthe individual participating uses.
Applicants meeting all or a portion oftheirrequired needs through the provisions
of subsection B of this Section must pay to the off-Street Parking Improvement Fund an initial
assessment amount of $600 for each required parking space provided through membership in the
Parking Association or PBIA. (Ord. 2787 S8, 12/28/93; Ord. 2363 ~1, 12/4/85; Ord. 2228 ~17,
8/31/82.)
14.40.180 Use of Parking Spaces. Subsequent to the issuance of a building permit, the
number and location of parking spaces used to satisfy the requirements of this Chapter shall not be
changed, nor shall the use of the building or structure for which the permit is issued be changed,
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without the issuance of a revised building permit,.including compliance with the requirements of
this Chapter. Parking spaces used by a land use to satisfy the requirements ofthe Chapter shall only
be used for the parking of vehicles of customers and other users of the building and land use
authorized by the building permit, and any permanent change in the use from that purpose snaIl
require a revised building permit (Ord. 2228 ~ 18, 8/31/82.)
14.40.185 Parking Lot Activity Standards. All parking lot activities shall comply with
the following standards:
A. No such activity shall occur in parking spaces directly in front of entrances or
windows of a building.
B. Such activities shall not occupy more than 10% ofthe total number of spaces in
the parking lot .
C. Such activities shall not block entrances and exits to the parking lot or fire exit
doors of any buildings.
D. Such activities shall not occur in parking lots containing fewer than 20 spaces.
E. All such activities shall comply with all other applicable City Ordinances and
State Statutes.
F. Each activity shall only be for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for private
businesses and sixty (60) days for private non-profit and charitable organizations within a one
calendar year period.
G. The location and activity shall not endanger the public health, morals, safety and
welfare. (Ord. 2568 ~2, 3/14/90.)
14.40.190 Revocation of Permit - Appeals.
A. A building permit issued pursuant to the terms of this Chapter shall be revocable
by the City Manager, or his designee, for violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter. Notice
of the revocation of such permit shall be given in writing, by ordinary mail, directed to the address
of the permit holder as shown on the permit application.
B.. Upon revocation, the permit holder shall have a right of appeal to the City
Council. The holder shall, within ten days ofthe notice ofrevocation,'give notice to the City Clerk,
in writing, the permit holder's intention to appeal the revocation to the City Council. The Clerk shall
place the permit holder's appeal on the agenda ofthe next regularly scheduled City Council meeting,
and forthwith inform the permit holder, in writing, the date, time and location of the meeting.
C. The City Council shall hold a public meeting, at which the permit holder may
present testimony as to his compliance with the terms of this Chapter.
D. The City Council shall make written findings of fact, as to the basis of any
decision which it makes. The City Council may sustain the revocation of the permit, reinstate the
permit with conditions, reinstate the permit after a time certain, or immediately reinstate the permit
(Ord. 2228 ~19, 8/31/82.)
14.40.200 Violation. Any person, firm, or corporation, in charge of premises which
violate any of the provisions of this Chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each
and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any ofthe provisions of this Chapter
is committed, continued, or permitted. Each such offense shall be punishable by a maximum civil
fine of$500. (Ord. 2568 ~3, 3/14/90; Ord. 2228 ~20, 8/31/82.)
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Section 2 - Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provision of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 3 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days following the
date of its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 3rd day of September, 2002.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: . 2002
By Summary
F:\ORDINANCES&RESOLUTIONS\2002-14.ord.wpd
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ATTACHMENT D
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revising the
City's subdivision ordinances, by providing consistent language for
street standards, department names, and City officials' titles and by
defining the desired urban design of the City, and amending Ordinances
1631, 2222, 2669, and 3002, as amended, and Title 16 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance 2222 as amended and Title 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code
are hereby amended by amending Chapter 16.04 PAMC to read as follows:
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Chapters:
Sections:
Title 16
SUBDIVISIONS
16.04 Short Plat Subdivisions
16.08 Subdivision Regulations
16.10 Binding Site Improvement Plan
16.12 Boundary Line Adjustments
16.04.010
16.04.020
16.04.030
16.04.040
16.04.045
16.04.050
16.04.060
16.04.070
16.04.080
16.04.090
16.04.100
Chapter 16.04
SHORT SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Purpose and Intent.
Authority.
Definitions.
Applicability.
Parcels Traversed by Public Ways
Application Forms.
Preliminary Short Plat - Contents.
Preliminary Short Plat - Design Standards.
Preliminary Short Plat - Routing and StaffRecomrnendations.
Preliminary Short Plat - Requirements for Approval.
Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Conditions.
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16.04.110
16.04.120
16.04.130
16.04.140
16.04.150
16.04.160
16.04.170
16.04.180
16.04.190
16.04.200
16.04.205
16.04.210
16.04.220
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Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Effect.
Appeals.
Final Short Plat - Filing Time Limit.
Final Short Plat - Improvements - Required.
Final Short Plat - Improvements - Bond in Lieu When.
Final Short Plat - Contents.
Final Short Plat - Routing for Review.
Final Short Plat - Final Approval Procedure.
Final Short Plat - Filing and Recordation.
Resubdivision by Short Plat Prohibited - Time Limit.
Agreement to transfer land conditioned on final
Authorized.
Injunctive Action to Enforce Chapter.
Violation - Penalty.
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plat approval-
16.04.010 Pu:r:pose and Intent. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide uniform
regulations for the subdivision and resubdivision of land into four orJess parcels, so as to promote
the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the purpose ofthis Chapter to implement
the requirements of the Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goats, policies, and objectives
of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code and
Urban Services Ordinance of the City, to ensure orderly growth consistent with the desired urban
design ofthe City, to promote effective and energy-efficient use ofland, to prevent over-crowding
of land, to provide for adequate light and air, to promote safe and convenient travel and lessen )
congestion on streets and highways, to provide for proper ingress and egress,. to ensure adequat~\<',;,j'
provision for open spaces, drainage ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks
and recreation areas, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking
conditions on school routes, and other public requirements, to require uniform monumenting ofland
subdivisions and conveyancing by accurate legal description, and to prevent the creation of public
nuisances. (Ord. 2880 S 1 (part), 8/25/95; Ord. 2222 g 1, 8/11/82,)
16.04.020 Authority. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the
City by the Revised Code of Washington pursuant to RCW 58.17.060. (Ord. 2222 g2, 8/11/82.)
16.04.030 Definitions.
A. "Block" means a group of lots, tracts or parcels within well-defined and fixed
boundaries.
B. "City" means the City of Port Angeles.
C. "Community Development Department or Department" means the Community
Development Department of the City.
DB:- "Comprehensive Plan" means a Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in
compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations
recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks,
public buildings, and other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes all its
Appendices and individual comprehensive service and facility plans such as the Capital Facilities
Plan, the Comprehensive Water Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
EB. "Dedication" means the deliberate appropriation oflapd by an owner for public
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uses, reserving to the owner no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and
enjoyment of the public usesto which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall
be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final short plat showing the dedication
thereon, and acceptance ofthe dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the approval of such final
short plat.
F. "Desired urban design ofthe City" means the land use pattern and street sys1em
as described by the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies. the zoning map and regulations.
the subdivision regulations. and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines.
GE. "Final short plat" means the final drawing ofthe short subdivision, containing
all the elements and requirements set forth in this Chapter.
HF. "Lot" means a fractional part of divided land with fixed boundaries. The term
shall include tracts or parcels.
lB. "Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City" as
designated in Chapter 2.36 of this Code.
II. "PIMming Department" means the Planning Department of the City.
,II. "Preliminary short plat" means an approximate drawing of a short subdivision
showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of the short
subdivision.
IG. "Short subdivision" means the division or redivision ofland into four or less lots,
tracts, parcels, sites or divisions(or the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership. (Ord. 2880
S1 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2222 S3, 8/11/82.)
16.04.040 Applicability. A final short plat, approved in accordance with the provisions
of this Chapter and filed with the County Auditor, is required for all short subdivisions within the
City, and no lot, tract, or parcel within any short subdivision shall be sold, leased, transferred,
redivided, altered, or vacated, without compliance with the terms ofthis Chapter. (Ord. 2880 S1
(part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2222 S4, 8/11/82.)
16.04.045 Parcels Traversed by Public Ways. Public streets, roads, highways, alleys,
and other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered to
have divided that land into non-contiguous pieces without further need for complying with short
subdivision requirements. (Ord. 2793, S1, 2/11/94)
16.04.050 Application Forms.
A. An application for approval of a preliminary short plat shall be submitted to the
Planning Community Development Department on a form furnished by that Department and shall
be accompanied by the preliminary short plat.
B. The application form shall contain, at minimum:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and the
property owner;
2. A legal description of the property to be subdivided;
3. A statement of the underlying zoning;
4. The proposed methods of serving the individual lots in the short
subdivision with water, sewer, streets and other public utilities;
5. The purpose of the short subdivision; and
6. Ifrequested by the Pla:nning Department, the name, address and telephone
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number of the owner(s) of all adjacent unplatted parcels.
C. The application form shall be accompanied by six copies ofthe preliminary shor
plat, the application fee and, if applicable, aSEP A checklist.
D. The short subdivision application fee shall be as established by ordinance and
set forth in Chapter 3.70 P AMC. No such fee shall be refundable after acceptance of an application
by the Planning Department. (Ord. 2789 ~ 11, 1/1/94; Drd. 2222 ~5, 8/11/82.)
16.04.060 Preliminary Short Plat - Contents. The preliminary short plat shall be a neat
drawing, in ink, to a scale of not less than one inch to one hundred feet, on eight and one-half by
eleven inch or larger paper, and shall provide the following information:
A. The date, scale, and North arrow;
B. The boundaries of the entire parcel being subdivided, including all contiguous
unplatted property owned by the subdivider;
C. A legal description of the property being subdivided;
D. Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots;
E. The name and location of existing and proposed public rights-of-way;
F. The location of existing and proposed easements;
G. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;
H. The location of existing buildings and major structures and their distances from
property lines;
I. The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers, wetlands,
shorelines, drainage ways, ravines and steep slopes;
J. The location and size of existing utilities, including water, sewer, storm drains\C'2'~)
and fire hydrants. (Ord. 2880 ~1 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2222 ~6, 8/11/82.) 'c;.;.;,,,,,
16.04.070 Preliminary Short Plat - Design Standards. All preliminary short plats shall
conform to the following design standards:
A. Right-of-Way Access.
1. Each lot shall abut on a dedicated, improved and maintained City street.
Such street shall connect directly to an existing improved street that meets current street improvement
standards as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban
Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC 18.08.040
and 18.08.130.
2. If the abutting any right~-of-way abutting the property being subdivided
does not meet minimum width standards, additional right-of-way shall be required in accordance with
the standards as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. the Urban Services Ordinance. and the Urban
Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC 18.08.040
and 18.08.130 requirements ofthe Public \Vork3 Department.
3. An exception from the right-of-way access requirements in this section
shall be allowed for a single lot within a proposed short plat, provided that the following conditions
are met:
a. the single lot contains an existing habitable dwelling that already
abuts and is accessible by emergency vehicles over an existing 20-foot-wide all-weather street that
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does not meet City standards and already eemtfJ:i~~}l. habitable dwelling, and
b. all other lots in the short subdivision shall meet the right-of-way
access standards of this section.
4. Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions
for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and
RCW 58.17.110.
B. Lot Design.
1. The minimum area shall be equal to or greater than that required by the
Zoning Code as now enacted or hereafter amended.
- 2. The minimum depth shall be the total distance between the required front
and rear yard setbacks plus fifteen feet.
3. The minimum width, measured at the mid-point between the front and rear
yard setback lines, shall be as required by the Zoning Code as now enacted or hereafter amended.
4. The front lot line shall be the boundary of a lot which abuts a street. On
a panhandle, flag, or dogleg lot, the front lot line and setbacks shall be determined during the short
subdivisionprocess, or, ifnot determined during short subdivision review, shall be determined by the
Plann.ing Community Development Director.
5. a. Panhandle, flag, or dogleg lots may be permitted if the original
parcel has insufficient width to reasonably provide each lot with a dedicated right-of-way occurring
within the interior ofthe plat and ifthere is no reasonable likelihood that standard rights-of-way could
be provided in cooperation with abutting properties.
b. Each such panhandle, flag, or dogleg lot shall meet the following
criteria:
1.
and shall serve no more than one lot.
11.
The panhandle shall have a minimum width of twenty feet
panhandle.
The required lot area shall not include any portion of the
111. Dead-end access streets and/or driveways in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with a turn-around which has a minimum 90-footdiameter asphaltic
concrete street or an alternative approved by the City consistent with the Urban Services Ordinance
and the Uniform Fire Code, except that an all-weather gravel surface section may be approved for
turn-arounds which are anticipated to be temporary due to the future extension of the roadway.
C. Natural Features. The lots and lot arrangement shall be such that no foreseeable
difficulties will be created, due to topography and other natural conditions, for the securing of
building permits to build on all lots in compliance with the Zoning Code and the Environmentally
Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and all other applicable
regulations.
D. Large Lots. Where property is subdivided into lots which are of sufficient size
to be resubdivided, the lots and streets shall be arranged so as to permit later resubdivision in
conformance with the Zoning Code, as now enacted or hereafter amended, the Subdivision
Regulations Ordinance, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and this Chapter. (Ord. 3042 S 1 (part)
1/28/00; Ord. 2948 ~2 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2880 ~1 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2865, 5/12/95; Ord. 2631 ~1,
3/29/91; Ord. 2222 S7, 8/11/82.)
16.04.080 Preliminary Short Plat - Routing and Staff Recommendations.
A. Upon receipt of an application and preliminary short plat satisfying the
requirements of Sections 16.04.050, 16.040.060 and 16.04.070 of this Chapter, the Planning
Community Development Department shall distribute the preliminary short plat to the following
Bgepartments:
1. City Public Works & Utilities Department;
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City Light Department;
City Fire Department;
Clallam County Health Department if a septic tank and drain field is to
be allowed;
15. Any other appropriate department or agency.
B. Each Bgepartment or agency shall review the preliminary short plat and return
written recommendations for approval or disapproval ofthe preliminary short plat, and, if appropriate,
proposed conditions for approval, to the Planning Community Development Department within
twenty calendar days. (Ord. 2880 91 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2222 98, 8/11/82.)
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16.04.090 . Preliminary Short Plat - Requirements for Approval. Prior to acting on the
preliminary short plat, the Planning Community Development Director shall review the application
for preliminary short plat approval, the preliminary short plat, and any information received pursuant
to Sections 16.04.050 through 16.04.080, to determine the compliance of the preliminary short plat
with the following requirements:
A. Necessary drainage ways or storm drain facilities m~st be adequate to serve the
short subdivision as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development
standards.
B. The provision of streets and rights-of-way must be adequate to serve the short
subdivision and comply with Sections 16.04.070 and 16.04.140 of this Chapter and as set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards.
C. Water supply and fire protection facilities must be adequate to serve the short .
subdivision and comply with Section 16.04.140 of this Chapter and as set forth in the Comprehensivt _I
Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards. ,~,o,/
D. Sanitary sewer facilities must be adequate to serve the short subdivision and
comply with Section 16.04.140 oftms Chapter, and as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban
Services Ordinance development standards, or a septic tank system must have been approved by the
Clallam County Department of Health.
E. The short subdivision lot arrangement must comply with the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and further the attainment of the goals, policies, and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan.
F. The proposed short subdivision must be compatible with existing and planned
development of the surrounding area.
G. The proposed lots must comply with the requirements of Ordinance 1709, as now
enacted or hereafter amended, and Section 16.04.070 ofthis Chapter. (Ord. 288091 (part) 8/25/95;
Ord. 222299,8/11/82.)
16.04.100 Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Conditions.
A. Within thirty calendar days of receipt ofthe application, the Planning Community
Development Director shall determine if appropriate provisions for the public health, safety and
general welfare ofthe community have been made, shall determine if any public nuisance would be
created, and shall further determine if the public use and interest will be served by approving the
preliminary short plat, based upon compliance with Sections 16.04.010, 16.04.050 and 16.04.090 of
this Chapter.
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B. Based upon that determinatioIl, the Planning Community Development Director
shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the preliminary short plat; or may retum the
preliminary short plat to the applicant for modification, if significant revisions of the preliminary
short plat are required.
C. The decision of the Planning Community Development Director shall be in
writing, directed to the applicant and/or property owner, at the address shown in the application, and
shall set forth findings of fact supporting the decision. (Ord. 2880 Sl (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2222 ~10,
8/11/82.)
16.04.110 Preliminary Short Plat - Approval - Effect. Approval, or approval with
conditions, of a preliminary short plat shall authorize an applicant and/or property owner to proceed
with the preparation of the final short plat. (Ord. 2222 S 11, 8/11/82.)
16.04.120 Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Community Development
Director under Section 16.04.100 may appeal the decision to the City Council.
B. Appeals shall be submitted to thc Plar.uring Community Development Department
in writing within fourteen days following the date of mailing the decision to the applicant.
C. The City Council shall hear the appeal, may uphold, reverse, or modify the
decision and shall set forth written findings of fact. (Ord. 2911 S7, 3/29/96; Ord. 2880 S 1 (part)
8/25/95; Ord. 2222 S12, 8/11/82.)
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16.04.130 FinalShort Plat - Filing Time Limit.
A. Within five years of the Planning Community Development Director's approval
of a preliminary short plat, the applicant and/or property owner shall submit a final short plat to the
PIMl:lTing Community Development Department which is in compliance with the approved
preliminary short plat.
B. Failure to submit a proposed final short plat within the five years shall terminate
the preliminary short plat approval. (Ord. 2880 SI (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2719 SI, 11/13/92; Ord. 2222
S13,8/11/82.)
16.04.140 Final Short Plat - Improvements -Required. The following minimum
improvements shall be made or installed for each lot created by the short subdivision, before final
short plat approval:
A. Watermains and other appurtenances necessary to provide adequate potable water
supply and fire protection as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance and
the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC
18.08.040 and 18.08.130;
B. Sanitary sewer or approved septic tank and drain field site;
C. Power, telephone, and all other necessary utilities.
D. Appropriate dedications or easements if required;
E. Minimum street improvement cross-section standard as set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and
Guidelines:
1. Improvements to Frontage and Local Access Streets: frontage and Local
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access streets v,:ithin City right of way furnishing that front or will provide access from the nearest
fully improved City street to newly created lots shall be improved to a minimum of 20-foot widr
asphaltic concrete street with one 3-foot wide shoulder and one 6-foot wide shoulder for pedestrian
traffic. All dead-end City streets in excess of 150 feet in length shall be asphaltic concrete paved and
provided with a turn-around consistent with the Urban Services Ordinance, the Urban Services
Standards and Guidelines, and the Uniform Fire Code.
2. Improvements to Arterial Streets: Arterial streets that front or will provide
access to, and front, the lots or parcels being developed shall be improved to the minimum City
arterial street improvement standards.
3. EXCEPTION: The Public Works & Utilities Department shall require
the minimum standard to be increased to match the immediately adjoining City street when the
immediately adjoining City street is more fully developed than the minimum standard. This
exception shall not apply to short plats when the City finds that there will be an economic and
physical hardship in relocating public utilities and there will be no increase in the number of lots
within a subject short plat.
F. Roadway Drainage ditches and/or culverts shall be provided to address existing
and anticipated storm water run-off occurring on the site and/or within the principal frontage City
right~-of-way and easements as set forth in the Urban Services Ordinance and Clearing and Grading
Ordinance development standards.
G. The subdivider shall provide a street profile acceptable to the Public Works &
Utilities Department for the principal frontage local access street~ if the final street grade has not been
previously established or accepted by the City.
H. The subdivider shall execute an L.l.D. consent and non-protest agreement or other
agreement acceptable to the City for street and utilities improvements on the principal frontage local
access street~ whenever required improvements are less than the City's full development standard~,
as set forth in the Com rehensive Plan the Urban Services Ordinance and the Urban Service'}
Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC 18.08.040 an~;";"'/
18.08.130 established by the City Engineer.
1. The subdivider shall provide all other public improvements as may be required
as and set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.. ftftd the Urban Services Ordinance. and the Urban
Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040
and 18.08.130 .
J. When commercially zoned property is being short platted without any increase
in the number of lots, the minimum improvements required by this Section may be made or installed
after short plat approval without the necessity of being bonded, provided that thefina! short plat shall
be conditioned to provide that such improvements shall be made or installed as part of the building
permit process, that vertical construction of the building shall not begin unless or until the Uniform
Fire Code's fire hydrant requirement has been met, and that the property or development shall not be
occupied until such improvements have been completed, provided further that said construction shall
be noted on the final plat.
K. Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for
students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and RCW
58.17.110. (Ord. 3042 ~1 (part) 1/28/00; Ord. 2948 ~2 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2920, 6/14/96; Ord. 2909
~1, 3/15/96; Ord. 2880 91 (part) 8/25 .2631 92,3/29/91; Ord. 2222 ~14, 8/11/82.)
16.04.150 Final Sh
or other security may be accep
16.04.140, subject to the approv
and content. (Ord. 2880 ~ 1 (part
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16.04.160 Final Short Plat - Contents.
A. Upon completion of physical improvements as required by Section 16.04.140,
or acceptance of a bond under Section 16.04.150, a final short plat may be submitted' for approval.
B. The final short plat shall be an eighteen-inch by twenty-four inch permanent
reproducible mylar, and shall be at a scale of not less than one hundred feet to one inch. The final
short plat and six paper copies shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square-footage
and dimensions of each lot and block and the coordinates of each monument, a title report, and shall
include a warranty that all assessments in favor of the City have been paid. The final short plat and
survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North Zone, as adopted by the City,
and shall show the following:
1. A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments to which all
dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat are referred;
2. Permanent monuments at all corners.
3. Subdivision boundary lines, right-of-way lines, easements, lot lines with
accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves;
4. Name and right-of-way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to
the public must be so marked on the face of the plat;
5. Locations, dimensions, and purpose of all easements;
6. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;
7. Required building setbacks and the location of any existing buildings
and/or major structures shall be shown on each proposed lot as well as their distances from property
lines.
8. Identification of each lot;
9. Purpose for which sites are dedicated to the public;
10. Location and description of all monuments;
11. The legal description of the proposed lots.
12. The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true North and grid
North arrows, scale, and legend;
13. Legal description ofthe land to be platted;
14. Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and
survey;
15. Certificate by owner(s) dedicating roads, rights-of-way, easements, and
any sites for public purposes;
16. Certification of approval by:
a. The Planning Community Development Director,
b. The Public Works & Utilities Director; and
c. The Fire Chief;
17. House addresses shall be provided by the City and must be clearly shown
on the short plat at the time of approval pursuant to RCW 58.17.280.
18. Certification by the County Treasurer that all State and County taxes
levied against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full;
19. Certification of filing by County Auditor;
20. Ifimprovements are to be bonded rather than actually installed prior to
final plat approval, the plan shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units will
be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City
Engineer." (Ord. 2948 ~2 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2909 g2, 3/15/95; Ord. 2880 gl (part) 8/25/95; Ord.
2391 ~1, 5/30/86; Ord. 2222g16, 8/11/82.)
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16.04.170 Final Short Plat - Routing for Review.
A. Upon receipt of a final short plat, the Planning Community Developmer
Department shall circulate the final short plat to the following departments:
1. City Light Department;
l~. Public Works & Utilities Department;
2.3-. Fire Department.
B. If the final short plat complies with the requirements of this Chapter and the
approved preliminary short plat, the Bgepartment head shall signify approval by signing on the face
of the final short plat.
C. In the event the final short plat fails to comply with specific standards or
conditions of preliminary plat approval, the Bgepartment shall so notify the Planning Community
Development Director in writing. (Ord. 2391 92,5/30/86; Ord. 2222 917, 8/11/82.)
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16.04.180. Final Short Plat - Final Approval Procedure.
A. Within thirty calendar days of receipt of the proposed final short plat, the
Planning Community Development Director shall:
1. Review the final short plat for compliance with preliminary plat
conditions;
2. Review the comments and recommendations of all appropriate
Departments; and
3. Ascertain from the Public Works & Utilities Department that the required
physical
improvements, in accordance with Section 16.04.140, have been installed or financial security has.
been provided therefor.
B. Ifthe Planning Community Development Director is satisfied that all ofthe above
have been met, then he shall approve the final short plat by affixing his signature to the face thereof.
C. If one or more ofthese requirements for approval is not met, he shall notify the
applicant and/or property owner in writing of the reasons for withholding approval of the final short
plat.
D. Appeal from the Planning Community Development Director's decision shall be
made in accordance with Section 16.04.120. (Ord. 2880 91 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2222918,8/11/82.)
16.04.190 Final Short Plat - Filing and Recordation. The applicant and/or property
owner and/or surveyor shall file the final short plat with the Clallam County Auditor's Office within
ten calendar days ofthe date ofthe Planning Community Development Director's approvaL The final
short plat shall not be deemed approved by the City until recorded. A copy of the recorded document
shall be submitted to the Planning Community Development Departmentwithin ten calendar days
of filing. (Ord. 2222 919, 8/11/82.)
16.04.200 Resubdivision by Short Plat Prohibited. Short plats may not be further
divided in any manner within a period of five years without the filing of a final plat, except that when
the short plat contains fewer than four parcels, nothing shall prevent the owner who filed the short
plat from filing an alteration within the five year period to create up to a total of four lots within the
original short plat boundaries. (Ord. 2741 91, 1/29/93; Ord. 2222 920, 8/11/82.)
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16.04.205 Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approval- Authorized.
If performance of an offer or agreement to sell. lease. or otherwise transfer a lot. tract. or parcel of
land following preliminary plat approval is expressly conditioned on the recording of the final plat
containing the lot. tract. or parcel under this Chapter. the offer or agreement is not subiect to P AMC
16.04.210 or 16.04.220 and does not violate any provision of this Chapter. All payments on account
of an offer or agreement conditioned as provided in this Section shall be deposited in an escrow or
. other regulated trust account and no disbursement to sellers shall be permitted until the final pI at is
recorded.
16.04.210 Injunctive Action to Enforce Chapter. Whenever any parcel of land within
the City is divided into four or less lots, tracts or parcels of land, and any person, finn, or corporation
or any agent of them sells or transfers, or offers or advertises for sale or transfer, any such lot, tract,
or parcel, without having a final short plat of such short subdivision filed for record in accordance
with the terms of this Chapter, the City Attorney shall commence an action to restrain and enjoin
further sale or transfer of such lots, tracts, or parcels, or offers for sale or transfer for such lots, tracts,
or parcels, and to compel complete compliance with all provisions of this Chapter. The cost of such
action shall be taxed against the person, firm, corporation, or agent selling or transferring the
property. (Ord. 2222921,8/11/82.)
16.04.220 Violation - Penalty. Any person, firm, corporation, or association, or any
agent of any person, firm, corporation or association who violates any provision of this Chapter
relating to the sale, offer to sell, lease or transfer of any lot, tract, or parcel of land in a short
subdivision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such sale, offer for sale, lease, or transfer of
. each separate lot, tract, or parcel ofland in violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be deemed
a separate and distinct offense. Each such offense may be penalized by a fine of up to five hundred
dollars or ninety days in jail. (Ord. 2222 922, 8/11/82.)
Section 2. Ordinance 1631 as amended and Title 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code are hereby amended by amending Chapter 16.08 PAMC to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.08
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Sections
16.08.010
16.08.020
16.08.030
16.08.040
16.08.045
16.08.050
16.08.060
16.08.070
Purpose and Intent.
Authority and Jurisdiction.
Definitions.
Applicability.
Parcels Traversed by Public Ways.
Procedure.
Standards and Policies.
Requirements for Acceptance of Plats.
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16.08.080
16.08.090
16.08.095
Variances.
Validity.
Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approval -
Authorized.
Enforcement and Penalties.
Plat Occupancy.
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16.08.100
16.08.110
16.08.010 - Purpose and Intent.
A. PURPOSE. Land subdivision is the first step in the process of community
development. Once land has been cut up into streets, lots, and blocks and has been publicly recorded,
the correction of defects is costly and difficult. It is therefore in the interest of the public, the
developer, and future property owners that subdivisions be designed and developed in accordance
with sound rules and proper minimum standards.
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide uniform regulations for the subdivision and
resubdivision ofland into five or more parcels, so as to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare. It is further the purpose of this Chapter to implement the requirements of the Growth
Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of
the City, to comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code and Urban Services Ordinance ofthe
City, to ensure orderly growth consistent with the desired urban design of the City, to promote
effective and energy-efficient use ofland, to prevent over-crowding ofland, to provide for adequate
light and air, to promote safe and convenient travel and lessen congestion on streets and highways,
to pr~vide for proper ingress and .egress, .to ensure adequate provision ~or open spaces, drainage way\~
tranSIt stops, potable water supplIes, SanItary wastes, parks and recreatIOn areas, playgrounds, schools -
and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions on school routes, and other public
requirements, to require uniform monumenting of land subdivisions and conveyancing by accurate
legal description, and to prevent the creation of public nuisances.
B. INTENT. It is the intent ofthese regulations to provide the minimum controls
required to ensure that all platting and subdivision ofland in the City of Port Angeles shall be in the
public interest and shall meet minimum standards of public health and public safety. (Ord. 2880 ~2
(part) 8/25/95; Ord. 1631 ~1, 11/14/67.)
16.08.020 - Authority and Jurisdiction.
A. AUTHORITY. The Planning Commission is designated and assigned the
administrative and coordinating responsibilities contained herein, pursuant to the Laws of the State
of Washington, for the recommendation of approval or disapproval of plats, subdivisions and
dedications.
B. JURISDICTION. The City Council shall appoint a person who shall have the
authority, duties and responsibilities of Subdivision Administrator for the City of Port Angeles. (Ord.
1631 g2, 11/14/67.)
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16.08.030 - Definitions.
A. ACCESS STREET - A street with the main function of providing access to
adjacent properties or for local traffic.
B. BUFFER STRIP - An area or strip of land located and planted with trees and
shrubs to provide a screen between conflicting land uses. (Parks, playgrounds and the site of public
buildings are sometimes used as a buffer.)
C. COLLECTOR ARTERIAL STREET - A street which provides for movement
within the smaller areas which are often definable neighborhoods and may be bound by higher class
(minor or principal) arterials. Collector arterials serve very little "through traffic" but serve a high
portion of local traffic requiring direct access to abutting land uses.
D. COMMISSION - The City of Port Angeles Planning Commission.
E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OR DEPARTMENT - The
City of Port Angeles Community Development Department.
fE. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - A Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in
compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations
recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks,
public buildings, and other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes all its
Appendices and individual comprehensive service and facility plans such as the Capital Facilities
Plan. the ComprehensiveW ater Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
OF. COUNCIL - Port Angeles City Council.
HEr. CROSSW ALK- WAY - A right-of-way dedicated to public use, ten feet or more
in width, which cuts across a block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.
IH. CUL-DE-SAC - (Court orDead End Street) - A short street having one end open
to traffic and being permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around.
J . DEDICATION - The deliberate appropriation ofland by an owner for public uses.
reserving to the owner no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and
, enioyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall
be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final subdivision plat showing the
dedication thereon. Acceptance ofthe dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the approval of
such final subdivision plat.
K. DESIRED URBAN DESIGN OF THE CITY - The land use pattern and street
system as described by the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies. the zoning map and
regulations. the subdivision regulations. and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines.
11 EASEMENT - A grant by the property owner of the use of a strip of land by the
public, a corporation, or persons for specific purposes.
M:f:- FINAL PLAT - The final drawing ofthe subdivision and dedication prepared for
filing for record with the County Auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in
this Chapter.
NK:. IMPROVEMENTS - Streets, with or without curb or gutter, sidewalks,
crosswalk-ways, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, street trees, power and other appropriate
items.
Ob. LOT - A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for
transfer of ownership or for development.
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:eM. LOT FRONT - Unless otherwise specified on a plat, the narrow width of a lot
which abuts a public street shall be considered the front of said lot.
QN. MINOR ARTERIAL STREET - A street which provides for movement within
the large sub-parts prescribed by principal arterials. Minor arterials may also serve "through traffic"
but provide very much more direct service to abutting land uses than principal arterials.
Re. OWNER - A person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation, public
or quasi-public corporation, or any combination thereof.
SF. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (pRD) - A planned residential
development is a site specific development which has been approved by the City Council under the
provisions of Chapter 17.19 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It may include a subdivision of
land in which residential lots are designed in clusters of individual lots with park and open space areas
between clusters and in which lots may be below the minimum lot widths and lot areas required by
the Zoning Code.
I~. PRELIMINARY PLAT - An approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision
showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of the subdivision
consistent with the requirements of this Chapter.
DR. PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREET - A street which provides for movement
across and between large sub-parts of an urban region and serve predominantly "through trips" with
minimum direct service to abutting land uses.
VB. STREET - A right-of"-way, dedicated to public use, which provides vehicular and
pedestrian access to adjacent properties.
W':f. SKETCH - A drawing showing proposed lot-layout, building line setbacks and
proposed locations and width of streets. width and area of each lot, sanitary and storm drainage.
XB. SUBDIVIDER - DEVELOPER - A person who undertakes the subdividing
the resubdividing of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots or other divisions of land for
the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development, including all changes in
street or lot lines.
YV-. SUBDIVISION - The dividing of a lot, tract or parcel of land into five or more
lots or other division of land for the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or
development, including all changes in street or lot lines. (Ord. 2880 92 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 1631 93,
11/14/67.)
16.08.040 - Applicability. A final subdivision, approved in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter and filed with the County Auditor, is required for all subdivisions within
the City, and no lot, tract, or parcel within any subdivision shall be sold, leased transferred, redivided,
altered, or vacated without compliance with the terms of this Chapter. (Ord. 2880 92 (part) 8/25/95)
16.08.045 - Parcels Traversed by Public Ways. Public streets, roads, highways, alleys,
and other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered to
have divided that land into non-contiguous pieces without further need for complying with
subdivision requirements. (Ord. 2880 92 (part) 8/25/95)
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16.08.050 - Procedure
A. PRELIMINARY STEPS. The developer shall submit a sketch of a proposed
subdivision of land to the €ity Planning Community Development Department for review prior to
submittal ofthe Preliminary Plat.
B. PRELIMINARY APPROV AL. The developer or his surveyor shall then transmit
six (6) (or more if required) copies of the Preliminary plat, together with a filing fee, to the eity
Planning Community Development Department. The amount of the filing fee shall be as established
by ordinance and set forth in Chapter 3.70 PAMC. The €ity Planning Community Development
Department shall submit written recommendations to the Planning Commission prior to the
Commission's public hearing in which the Preliminary plat is on its agenda.
The proposed plat shall be prepared by a licensed land surveyor and shall be submitted
to the City Planning Community Development Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the public
hearing of the €ity Planning Commission.
Notice of the public hearing on a proposed plat or subdivision shall be posted by the
developer in a conspicuous place on oradjacent to the land proposed to be subdivided. Such. notices
shall clearly indicate the time and place of the public hearing and shall be posted not less than ten
days prior to the hearing.
The Planning Commission shall examine the proposed plat, along with written
recommendations of the City Bgepartments" and shall recommend either approveal or disapprove
denial and shall make recommendations thereon to the City Council. Within aperiod of ninety (90)
days after a preliminary plat has been submitted to thc Cit)" Planning Community Development
Department and other affected agencies, the City Council shall either approve or disapprove the
proposed Preliminary plat. The ninety (90) days time period may be extended with the consent of
the applicant. If an Environmental Impact Statement is required, the ninety (90) day period shall not
include the time spent preparing and circulating the EIS.
Following final action of the City Council on a preliminary plat, the Planning
Community Development Department shall notify the developer regarding changes required and the
type and extent of improvements to be made. A copy ofthe Commission's City Council's action and
recommendations shall be forwarded to the developer and to any agency submitting recommendations
in regard to the preliminary plat.
Approval of a preliminary plat shall be considered conditional approval of the
preliminary plat, and shall not constitute approval of the Final plat; it shall be considered only as
approval of the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the Final plat.
If the preliminary plat is approved by the City Council, the developer, before requesting
final approval, shall elect to install or assure installation of the improvements required by Section
16.08.070 PAMC by one of the following methods:
1. Actual installation of the required improvements, to the satisfaction and
approval of the City Engineer;
2. Furnishing to the City an assignment of a savings account or another
approved security or placing in trust, an amount equal to 150% of the cost ofthe improvements as
determined by the City Engineer, which assignment of savings account, other security, or trust shall
assure to the City the installation of the improvements, to the satisfaction and approval of the City
Engineer. This savings account, or other security, or trust shall be conditioned so that no amount may
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be removed therefrom without prior written approval ofthe City, and shall further provide that, ilthe
improvements are not installed within the time limitations set by the City Engineer, or not installe<
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, then the City may withdraw from the savings account, other
security, or trust the amount necessary to complete the improvement. The City Engineer shall
determine the period of the assignment of the savings account, other security, or the trust.
After completion of all required improvements the City Engineer and any government
agency involved shall submit a written notice to the Planning Community Development Department
stating that the developer has completed the required improvements in accordance with PAC
16.08.070 and with required installation standards.
C. FINAL APPROV AL. The Final plat shall conform to the Preliminary plat as
approved by the City Council. If desired by the developer, the Final plat may constitute only that
portion of the approved Preliminary plat which he proposes to record and develop at the time.
The Final plat shall be submitted to the Plmming Community Development Department
within five years after City Council approval of the Preliminary plat. Said preliminary approval shall
become void unless a Final plat is submitted and approved by the City.
The developer shall submit a Mylar tracing and six (6) prints (or more if required) of the
Final plat and other required exhibits, including a filing fee, to the City Planning Community
Development Department at least fourteen days prior to the meeting in which the Final plat is to be
considered by the Planning Commission. The amount of the fee shall be set by Resolution of the City
Council and may be amended or changed by Resolution from time to time, or as necessary.
The Planning Commission shall review the Final plat to determine if the plat conforms
with the Preliminary plat, the provisions ofthe Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code and other lan(<J
use regulations, the Urban Services Ordinance, the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines, ancf,~;;ji?'
these Subdivision Regulations and shall make its recommendation to the City Council.
Ifthe Planning Commission recommends approvesal ofthe Final plat, the Chairperson
shall sign the Final tracing.
Following the recommendation of approval of the Final plat by the Planning
Commission, the City Plmming Community Development Department shall obtain the signatures of
the County Health Officer (when required by the Commission), City Clerk, City Manager, Fire Chief,
Director of Public Works and Utilities, Planning Community Development. Director, and City
Attorney on the Final tracing and shall submit the tracing of the Final plat to the City Council for
approval and signature by the Mayor.
At least ten days prior to the public hearing of the City Council in which the Final plat
is to be considered, the developer shall post a notice regarding said hearing in a conspicuous location
on the site. Within thirty (30) days the City Council shall act upon the Final plat. The thirty (30)
day limit may be extended from the date of the Final plat being filed with the Planning Community
Development Department with the consent of the applicant.
The developer shall have his the Final plat recorded within thirty (30) days from the date
his Final plat is approved by the City Council.
After obtaining signatures of City officials and prior to thirty (30) days after recording,
the developer shall obtain and give to the City- Engineer Community Development Department a
mylar or equivalent duplicate of the Final plat.
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The area of a cemetery in one unit shall be not more than eighty (80) acres, which may
or can be surrounded by streets and highways. If the area of a cemetery is intersected or cut by
dedicated or unplanted streets the areas on opposite sides of said streets shall form and be considered
separate units.
Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students
who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and 58.17.110. The
Planning Commission may require plats to provide areas for parks, playgrounds, open spaces,
recreation facilities, schools, school grounds, safe vvalking conditions on school routcs, transit stops,
and drainage ways::-
Each proposed subdivision and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the
interests of public health, safety and welfare, and subdivides shall be prepared to present evidence
to this effect when requested by the Commission City.
Restrictive covenants not contrary to existing regulations regarding the use of land,
governing and binding all future owners of lots or tracts, may be shown on any plat.
No Final plat ofland within the force and effect of existing Zoning Regulations shall be
approved unless it is conforming with such Zoning Regulations.
Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted herein
and those contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes, or other official Regulations, the highest
standard shall apply.
B. GENERAL PRINCIPLES. POLICIES. The Commission. shall ensure that
appropriate provision is made for: (1) the harmonious development of neighborhoods by requiring
coordination of streets within subdivisions with existing or planned streets, or with other elements .
of the Comprehensive Plan; (2) adequate open spaces for recreation, schools, light and air; (3tyi'c")
distribution of population and traffic which will create conditions favorable to public health, safety~""
and convenience.
The Commission shall inquire into the public use, interest or need proposed to be served
by the establishment of a subdivision. If the results of such an inquiry indicate that a subdivision will
not serve the public use, interest or need, the Commission may recommenddenyial appro-.ral of such
subdivision. The Commission shall ensure that a subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and Urban Services Ordinance.
Land which the Commission has found to be unsuitable for subdivision due to flooding,
bad drainage, steep slopes, rock formations or other feature likely to be harmful to the safety, welfare
and general health of the future residents, - and the Commission considers inappropriate for
subdivision, - shall not be subdivided unless adequate methods which are consistent with the City's
Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances are formulated by the
developer and approved by the City Enginecr. Community Development Director.
C. STREETS AND ROADS.
1. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all reads
streets shall conform with the Comprehensive Plan, induding the Capital Facilities Plan, the Urban
Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines, and shall be considered in
their relation to existing and planned roads, to topographic conditions, to public convenience and
safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such road:
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2. Where such is not shown on the Comprehensive Plan, the arrangement
of streets in a subdivision shall either provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of
existing majm' streets in the surrounding area; or shall conform to a street plan for the neighborhood,
approved by the Commission City, to meet a particular situation where topographic or other
conditions make continuance or conformance to existing reads streets impracticable. This shall also
apply to cluster subdivisions.
3. If a prc1iminarj or suggested street plan for an area has been made by the
Commission-..Ci1y, the street layout of a proposed subdivision in such an area shall be in general
conformance to the plan.
4. When a portion of a subdivider's tract is to be subdivided, a street plan for
the entire tract shall be submitted to indicate how the street pattern of the plat submitted will
coordinate with the entire tract when fully platted and with streets in the surrounding area.
5. Where a tract is subdivided into lots or tracts of an aCrC Of morc larger in
area than twice the minimum lot size, the Commission City may require an arrangement of lots and
streets such as to permit a later re-subdivision in conformity with the street and lot requirements
specified in these Regulations.
6. "'Nhcrever practical, dead cnd streets shall be a-voided. IIo'vve-tcr, roads
dcsigned 'vvith a ttlffi around at one end (cRl de sae) may be used vvhen conditions arrant their liSC.
7. "'Nhcre-lcr prae1:ifJal, mioor streets shall bc laid out to discourage through
traffie vvithin residcntialncighborhoods.
Q& Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed
nlajor road arterial street or is adjacent to an existing or planned business, commercial or industrial
district, the Commission City may require treatment as may be necessary (1) for the adequate
protection of residential properties; and (2) to afford separation of through and local traffic.
19. Where a subdivision borders or contains a railroad or limited access
highway right-of-way, the COImnission City may require a road approximately parallel to and on each
side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable for appropriate use of the intervening land. Such
distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future
grade separations.
.8.+9. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right
angles. Acute angle intersection shall be avoided.
2-1+. There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to roads, except where
the control of such strips is definitely placed in with the City under conditions approved by the
Commission.
lOB-. Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions
for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and
58.17.110.
D. BLOCKS.
1. The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due
regard to provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of land use
contemplated, the zoning requirements as to lot area and dimensions, limitations and opportunities
ofthe topography and other environmental constraints, Mltl needs for convenient access, circulation,
control and safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. andthe desired urban design ofthe City.
2. Where the local access streets follow a grid system. .:t:the width of blocks
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shall be sufficient for two ~ tiers oflots, unless existing conditions are such, in the judgment of the.
Commission City, to render such requirements undesirable or impractical.
.3.:. Where the local access streets follow a curvilinear system. the size of
blocks should follow the large rectangular area bounded by arterial streets. unless future
considerations are such that. in the iudgment ofthe City. will render such allowances undesirable or
impractical. .
~~. For residential subdivisions. Wwhere frontage is on a major road an
arterial, the long dimension ofthe block should be oriented with the in the opposite direction of traffic
flow.
2.4. Pedestrian crosswalk-ways and sidewalks shall be required where deemed
essential to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds and parks, shopping centers, areas,
transportation arterial streets and trails, and other community facilities.
E. LOTS.
1. The lot area, width, depth, shape and orientation, and the minimum
building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the. subdivision, for the type of
development and land use contemplated, and for the type of street system planned for the area. and
shall conform with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided. No lot shall have
a depth greater than twiee three times its width.
3. . Comer lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit appropriate
building setback from and orientation to both streets. .
4. To ensure public health, convenience and safety, the subdividing of lan(......)
shall provide, by means of a public street, each lot with satisfactory direct access to an existing public'';~;'~?
street that is improved to City street standards.
5. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided, except where
essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic artcries arterial streets or to
overcome specific disadvantages oftopography and orientation. A planting screen easement across
which there shall be no right of access shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a traffie
artery principal arterial street or disadvantageous use.
6. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines
and front lot lines.
7. No lot or lots for residential purposes shall be divided or sold into
additional lots or building sites, without compliance with these Subdi-..isioll Regulations Title 16
PAMC.
F. PUBLIC SPACES.
1. Where a proposed park, playground, school, or other public use shown
in the Comprehensive Plan, including the Capital Facilities Plan, and Urban Services Ordinance is
located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Commission City may require the dedication or
reservation of such area within the subdivision in those cases in which the Commission City deems
sllch requirement to be reasonable.
2. Where deemed essential by the Commission ~upon consideration of
the particular type of development proposed in the subdivision, and especially in large scak
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neighborhood unit devclopmcI1:ts not anticipated in.the Comprehensive Plan, subdivisions of30 lots
or more, the Commission City may require the dedication or reservation of such areas or sites of a
character, extent and location suitable to the needs created by such dc'.:clopmcnt large subdivisions
for schools, parks and other neighborhood purposes.
3. Due regard shall be shown for the preservation of outstanding natural and
cultural features such as scenic spots, water courses, and historic sites, consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, the Wetlands Protection Ordinance, and the Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Protection Ordinance.
G. EASEMENTS.
1. Utility easements shall be provided, centered on front, rear, or side lot
lines, where possible.
2. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way,
channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right-of-way
conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or construction,
or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel roads or parkways may be required in
connection therewith.
H. STREET LIGHTING. Street lighting installations shall be located in reference
to the dimensions of full grown trees and in accordance with the determinations and standards of the
City :Engineer Public Works & Utilities Department.
I. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Variations from and exceptions to the
following standards may be made by the Commission City, where topographic or other existing
conditions make adherence to these Regulations impractical. .
J. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Street Improvements shall be provided in
accordance with the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and
pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
K. BLOCKS.
1. Maximum length of all blocks shall be approximately twelve hundred
(1200) feet.
2. Minimum length of all blocks shall be approximately five hundred (500)
feet.
3. Crosswalk 'Nays shall may be required near the middle of all blocks
longer than approximately eight hundred (800) feet.
4. Minimum width of all blocks with two tiers of lots (plus width of alley,
if any), shall be-tw6 three hundred twe} (300) feet.
L. LOTS.
1. The minimum width, depth, area and setback dimensions of all lots in
proposed subdivisions shall conform with City Zoning Regulations. If any dimension in a plat
approved by the City is more restrictive than the said Regulations, then the most restrictive dimension
shall apply.
M. BUILDING LINE SETBACK.
1. The building line setback from the property lines of all lots shall be
indicated by a dashed line on all plats.
2. Required setbacks are a minimum, not a uniform standard. Varied
setbacks along a street help avoid a monotonous barracks appearance.
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N. STANDARD PIPE SIZE.
The size of water, sanitary and storm sewer. and storm drainage pipes shall be
as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance. the Urban Services Standards
and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
O. PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Procedures for reimbursement shall be the same as that set forth in Section
13.68.140 PAMC.
P. SIGNAGE One (1) free standing sign no larger than twenty-four (24) square
feet in area shall be permitted for identification of the subdivision. The sign shall be placed in a
locatedion in conformance with the development standards of a particular zone. (Ord. 3042 92 (part)
1/28/00; Ord. 2977 92, 12/26/97; Ord. 2948 93 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2880.92 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2795
91,2/11/94; Ord. 274392,1/29/93; Ord. #2732916,12/25/92; Ord. #1881 91,6/23/76; Ord. #1631
95, 11/14/67)
16.08.070 - Requirements for Acceptance of Plats.
A. DATA REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT.
The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of not less than two hundred (200) feet
to one (1) inch. Data required for the preliminary plat shall include the following information, unless
otherwise specified by the City Engineer::
1. Location, width and purpose of all easements, existing and proposed.
2. Name and right-of-way widths of all existing and proposed streets on or
adj acent to the proposed subdivision. \.. )
3. Approximate location and size of all utilities (water mains, sewers, etc.)'Oh7/
on an adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
4. Contours, based on City adopted vertical datum, shall have intervals of
not more than 5 feet for slopes of 10% or more and not more than two feet for slopes of 10% or less.
5. Locations of and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock,
and ground water conditions, when required by the City Engineer.
6. Approximate locations of water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded
areas, natural retention areas, direction of drainage, culverts, houses, all non-residential land uses and
all other significant features on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
7. Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
8. All highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities
for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision.
9. A vicinity sketch showing relation of the proposed subdivision to the
surrounding area with regard to major improvements.
10. The legal description of the tract to be platted, title under which the
proposed subdivision is to be recorded, names and addresses of the owners, date, scale, north arrow.
11. The legal description ofthe proposed lots.
12. Ownership of un subdivided land adjacent to the proposed subdivision and
names of adjoining existing plats.
13. The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and/or major
structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.
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14. Identification of each lot and each block.
15. Approximate square footage and scaled dimensions of each lot.
16. Summary of site data, including total acreage, acreage in residential use,
acreage in streets, and number of acres in parks and other non-residential land uses.
17. Environmental Checklist with filing fee.
18. Shoreline and Wetland permit applications and Environmentally Sensi rive
Areas Protection Ordinance compliance (when required).
19. Affidavits of posting and publication.
B. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED. All roadvvay street and utility
improvements must be designed to comply with the current APW A standards and as specified by the
City Engineer and with the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban
Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040
and 18.08.130. Plans and specifications forroadvv'ay street and utility improvements must be
approved by the City Engineer prior to the beginning of construction. Minimum improvements shall
be as follows:
C. STREETS AND ROAD\V A YS.
1. The entire right-of-way shall be cleared and grubbed of all objectionable
materials. Trees approved by the City for preservation shall be identified.
2. Streets shall be graded and improved with paving, curbs and gutters,
drainage and sidewalks according to the approved plans and roadway section.
3. Street lights shall be installed as specified by the City Engineer.
4. Street name signs shall be provided and installed by the City at cost to the
developer.
5. Permanent monuments shall be installed.. and each lot shall be staked.
D. UTILITIES. A water distribution system, storm drainage. system, electrical
distribution system and a sanitary sewage disposal system shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan..... M1d theUrban Services Ordinance.. dC.v'depmcnt stanclardg
and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC
18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
E. PARKS. Parks and recreation shall be provided consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.. anti-the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and
Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to P AMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
F. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS.
1. Street Trees. Street trees are a protection against excessive heat and glare
and enhance the attractiveness and value of abutting property. The City will assist the subdivider in
location of trees and species to use under varying conditions. It is recommended that trees be planted
inside the property lines where they are less subject to injury, decrease the chance of motor accidents
and enjoy more favorable conditions for growth. If trees are to be planted within a planting strip in
the right-of-way, their proposed locations and species to be used are to be submitted for review and
approval by the City.
G. REQUIRED DATA FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT. The final plat shall
be an eighteen (18) inch by twenty-four (24) inch permanent reproducible, and shall be at a scale of
not less than two hundred (200) feet to one (1) inch. A reduced copy no larger than 11" x 17" shall
be submitted with the final prints. For large subdivisions, the plat may be on several sheets,
accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. The final plat shall be accompanied
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by a report containing accurate square footage and dimensions of each lot and block and -the
coordinates of each monument; a title report; and shall include a warranty that all assessments iJ
favor of the City have been paid.
The final plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North
Zone, as adopted by the City. The final plat shall show the following:
1. A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments with coordinates,
to which all dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat shall be referred.
2. Permanent monuments at all comers.
3~ Subdivision boundary lines, right-of-way lines, easements, lot lines with
accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves.
4. Name and right-of-way width of each street. Any street not dedicated to
the public must be so marked on the face of the plat (RCW 58.17.165).
5. Location, dimensions and purpose of all easements.
6. Identification of each lot and block with addresses shown on the lots.
7. The required. building setbacks and any existing buildings and/or major
structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.
8. Purpose for which sites, other than residential, are dedicated to the public
or reserved for future development.
9. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot.
10. Location and description of all monuments.
11. The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true north and grid
north arrows, scale, and legend.
12. Legal description of the land to be platted;
13 The legal description of the proposed lots
14. Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat
survey.
15. Certificate by owner(s) containing the legal description ofthe land to be
platted and dedicating roads, rights-of-way, easements and anysites for public purposes.
16. Certification of approval by: (a) the Planning Commission; (b) Director
of Public Works and Utilities; ( c) Health Department (when required); (d) City Council; ( e) City
Manager, City Clerk, Fire Chief, rla-nning Community Development Director, and City Attorney.
17. Certification by the County Treasurer that all state and county taxes levied
against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full.
18. Certification of filing by County Auditor.
19. Ifimprovements are tobe bonded deferred rather than actually installed
prior to final plat approval, the plat shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling
units will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved
by the City Engineer." (Grd. 3042 92 (part) 1/28/00; Drd. 2948 93 (part) 2/14/97; Grd. 2909 93,
3/29/96; Grd. 2880 92, 8/25/95; Grd. 2743 g3, 1/29/93; Drd. 2045 91, 10/27/79; Grd. 1966 92,
4/29/78; Grd. 1631 g6, 11/14/67.)
16.08.080 - Variances and Modifications. Where the COlumission or thc Council City
finds that extraordinary hardship may result from strict compliance with these Regulations, it may
vary the Regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured; provided
that such variance will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive
Plan or these Regulations.
The standards and requirements of these Regulations may be modified by the
Commission or thc Council City through a Planned Residential Development which in the judgmen
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of the Commission or the Council will provide adequate public spaces and improvements for the
circulation, recreation, light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated,
and which also will provide such covenants or other legal provisions as will assure conformity with
and achievement of the plan.
In granting variances and modifications, the Com:missiofi or the Council City may reqllire
such conditions as, in its judgment, will secure substantially the objectives of the standards or
requirements so varied or modified. (Ord. 2880 ~2, 8/25/95; Ord. 1631 ~7, 11/14/67.)
16.08.090 - Validity. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of these Regulations be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these Regulations. (Ord. 2880 ~2, 8/25/95; Drd.
1631 ~8, 11/14/67.)
16.08.095 - Agreements to transfer land conditioned on final plat approval- Authorized.
If performance of an offer or agreement to sell. lease. or otherwise transfer a lot. tract. or parcel of
land following preliminary plat approval is expressly conditioned onthe recording of the final plat
. containing the lot. tract. or parcel under this Chapter. the offer or agreement is not subject to P AMC
16.08.100 and does not violate any provision of this Chapter. All payments on account of an offer
or agreement conditioned as provided in this Section shall be deposited in an escrow or other
regulated trust account and no disbursement to sellers shall be permitted until the final plat is
recorded.
16.08.100 - Enforcement and Penalties. Within any twelve-month period of time, any
person, firm or corporation that has platted, subdivided or divided any parcel of land or property in
two (2) or more lots or tracts, each of which is five (5) acres or less in area, for the purpose of
providing building sites, and has failed to comply with the provisions of these Regulations, shall be
subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred ($ 1 OO.OO).dollars for each lot or tract, or imprisonment
in jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.
Any person, firm or corporation who agrees to transfer, sell or option to sell any lot or
tract by reference to a plat or map of a subdivision or division, before such plat has been filed for
record in the office of the County Auditor, shall pay a penalty of one hundred($100.00) dollars for
each lot or tract transferred, sold, or optioned to be sold. Description of such lots or tracts by metes
and bounds in the instrument of transfer shall not exempt the transaction from such penalty.
The Commis3ion Community Development Department shall refer violations to the City
Attorney for appropriate action to enforce these penalties. (Ord. 2880 ~2, 8/25/95; Ord. 1631 ~9,
11/14/67.)
16.08.110 - Plat Occupancy. If the developer of a plat elects to btmd assign savings or
provide other security or trust approved by the City and thereby assure that the installation of the
required improvements for final plat approval will be done to the satisfaction and approval of the City
Engineer, building permits for the construction of houses within the plat will be issued subject to the
following conditions:
1. The final plat must have received all required approvals and be recorded with the
County Auditor.
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2. No occupancy of any dwelling units will be allowed until all road'Nay street and
utility improvements have been completed and approved by the City Engineer. (Ord. 2880 g2,
8/25/95; Ord. 1966 gl, 4/29/78.)
Section 3. Ordinance 3003 and Title 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby
amended by amending Chapter 16.10 P AMC to read as follows:
Sections:
16.10.010
16.10.015
16.10.020
16.10.030
16.10.040
16.10.050
16.10.060
16.10.070
16.10.080
16.10.090
16.10.100
16.10.110
Chapter 16.10
Binding Site Improvement Plan
Purpose
Definitions
Application
Review Procedures
Standards and Criteria
Preliminary Approval
Final Approval
Installation ofImprovements
Time Limitations
Revision
Appeals
Enforcement
16.10.010 Put:pose. This Chapter is established to provide an alternative to the traditional
method of land division in commercial and industrial zones as provided in RCW 58.17.035. A
Binding Site Improvement Plan (BSIP) allows for the division of land for the purpose of sale or lease
when used for commercial or industrial purposes as an integrated commercial or industrial center and
allows certain development standards (zoning, parking, setbacks, landscaping, lot area and lot
dimension) on individual lots to be modified provided the standards for the entire center are met.
This Chapter is also intended to encourage simultaneous construction of required infrastructure and
private structures. (Drd. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.015 Definitions.
A. Binding site improvement plan or BSIP. "Binding site improvement plan" or
"BSIP" means an integrated site plan submitted to the City pursuant to this Chapter for approval of
all planned buildings, public and private infrastructure, and other improvements and amenities to be
developed as a commercial or industrial center.
B. Commercial. or industrial center. "Commercial center" or "industrial center"
means a development complex of mixed commercial and/or industrial businesses that share facilities
and are organized by some form of common management. A business and office park, an industrial
park, a corporate campus, and a shopping center are typical examples of commercial or industri2'
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centers.
C. Integrated site. "Integrated site" means one or more parcels ofland operated as
a single development site for the purposes of shared facilities and common management. (Ord. 3003
91 (part), 12/25/98)
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16.10.020 Application. The following items are required, in quantities specified by the
Planning Community Development Department, for a complete Binding Site Improvement Plan
(BSIP) application, unless waived by the Planning Director as not being applicable:
A. Complete BSIP application form with fee as set forth in Chapter 3.70 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
B. Complete State Environmental Policy Act (SEP A) checklist and fee.
C. Complete applications for other required land use approvals if applicable.
D. A vicinity map showing location of site.
E. A drawing prepared to the following standards:
1. The drawing shall be in ink, to a scale of not less than one inch to one
hundred feet, on 8 12 inch by 11 inch or larger paper.
2., The drawing shall provide the following information:
a. The date, scale, and north directional arrow;
b. The boundaries of the entire parcel being platted, including all
contiguous unplanted property owned by the subdivider;
c. A legal description of the property being platted;
d. Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots and
address numbering. Interior lots to be eliminated shall be shown by a dashed line and so noted;
e. The name and location of existing and proposed public rights-of-
way;
f. The location of existing and proposed easements;
g. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;
h. The location of existing and new buildings including distances
from property and/or leasehold lines, driveways and parking calculations;
i. The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers,
wetlands, shorelines, drainage ways, ravines and steep slopes;
j. The location and size of utilities, including water, sewer, storm
drains, and fire hydrants existing and proposed;
k. Location of sensitive areas and sensitive area buffers (as well as
slopes of20% or greater and drainage or other watercourses) on the site.
F. A list of owners of adjacent property printed or typed on 1" x 2 5/8" mailing
labels and the names of any adjacent subdivisions.
G. Legal descriptions of all tracts contained within the boundaries of the plat.
H. A description ofthe method of common management of shared facilities. (Ord.
3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.030 Review Procedures.
A. Prior to submittal of a BSIP application for consideration, the applicant is
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encouraged to meet with representatives of the Planning Community Development Department,
Public Works & Utilities Department, Fire Department, and Parks Department. The City
representatives and the applicant may discuss the general goals and objectives of the proposal, overall
design possibilities, general character of the site, potential environmental constraints, and standards
of development. The focus of the meeting shall be general in nature and none ofthe discussions shall
be interpreted as a commitment by the City or the applicant.
B. Review of proposals under five (5) acres in size shall be done administratively
by the Plan.-ung Community Development Department. Review of proposals exceeding five (5) acres
in size shall be done by the Planning Commission following a public hearing.
C. Public notice shall be provided as follows:
1. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the public hearing, the
applicant shall cause notice of the time, place and purpose ofthe hearing to be posted on the site in
a conspicuous manner in the form of a brightly colored notice on a self-standing sign as provided by
the Planning Community Development Department or in such other form as the Planning Community
Development Department may direct. The applicant shall file with the Platming Community
Development Department an affidavit that such posting has been accomplished and that the applicant
shall assume full responsibility for return or replacement, in the case of damage. Consideration will
be given in the case of vandalism beyond the applicant's controL
2. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the public hearing, the
Planning Community Development Department shall cause notice of the time, place and purpose of
the hearing to be mailed to the latest recorded real property owners within at least 300 feet of the
boundary ofthe site as shown by the records of the County Assessor. The applicant shall provide the
Plannilig Community Development Department with mailing labels for each such property owner\,c.'>)
D. An environmental determination shall be rendered by the SEP A Responsible"""OP
Official prior to final action on the preliminary BSIP application. (Ord. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.040 Standards and Criteria. Prior to approval ofa BSIP, the following standards
and criteria shall be met:
A. Water supply and fire protection facilities must be adequate to serve the BSIP
and comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan.. and the Urban Services Ordinance.. development
standards.and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant
to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
B. Necessary drainage ways or storm drain facilities must be adequate to serve the
BSIP as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards.
C. Appropriate access to all anticipated uses within the site shall be available.
D. Monumentation of all exterior tract comers shall be completed.
E. The provision and dedication of streets and rights-of-way must be adequate to
serve the BSIP and comply with PAMC 16.04.070 and with the Comprehensive Plan and Urban
Services Ordinance~ development standards. and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines
promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040 and 18.08.130.
F. The BSIP lot arrangement, configuration, and size must comply with the policies
of the Comprehensive Plan and further the attainment of the goals, policies, and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan. The proposed lots must comply with the requirements of the Zoning Code,
Title 17 P AMC, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and P AMC 16.04.070.
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G. The BSIP must be compatible>with existing and planned development of the
surrounding area.
H. The site must be zoned commercial or industrial and must be integrated, as
defined in PAMC 16.10.015.
1. Appropriate easements and maintenance agreements for shared faciliti es,
including but not limited to, circulation, parking, utilities and landscaping must be provided.
J. When taken as a whole and not considering any interior lot orleasehold lines, the
integrated site must meet all zoning and subdivision requirements.
K. Modifications to the minimum zoning standards for individual lots located within
the integrated site, including setbacks, parking, landscaping, lot area, lot coverage, and lot dimension
shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and shall not adversely affect the rest
of the integrated site or other properties in the vicinity.
L. Common improvements necessary to serve any particular phase of development
must be sufficient for meeting the zoning and subdivision requirements for that phase.
M. Access to the integrated site must meet the subdivision ordinance standards.
Access within the site must provide for safe and efficient circulation and must meet Fire Department
access requirements.
N. The circulation system must incorporate appropriate provisions and provide
sufficient area for safe pedestrian activity to the site from the street and from building to building
within the site.
o. Sign regulations shall be applied to the integrated site as a whole. For example,
the number of freestanding signs allowed shall be based upon the BSIP as a site. Individual
ownerships within the integrated site shall not be considered separate sites in determining the number
of freestanding signs allowed.
P. Landscaping design standards shall be maintained as required in the underlying
zoning development standards.
Q. Land clearing/grading shall be performed in compliance with the City's
Clearing/GradingIFilling Ordinances. Land that contains environmentally sensitive and critical areas
shall only be developed under the City's regulations for development in those areas.
R. Each proposed BSIP and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the
interests of the public health, safety, and welfare, and applicants shall present evidence to this effect
when requested.
S. Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions
noted herein and those contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes, or other official
Regulations, the more restrictive standard shall apply.
T. A description of the facilities shared by the development complex of mixed
commercial and/or industrial businesses shall be provided and the system of common management
of those facilities shall be described on the face of the final mylar. (Ord. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.050 Preliminary Approval.
A. The Planning .Community Development Director or Planning Commission shall
approve, approve with conditions, or deny the BSIP within the time requirements of Chapter 18.02
P AMC. Said preliminary decision shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact supporting
the decision.
B. Preliminary approval or approval with conditions shall authorize the applicant
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to proceed with preparation of the final BSIP.(Ord. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.060 Final Approval.
A. Prior to final approval, a survey shall be performed by a licensed surveyor who
shall submit a mylar to the Planning Community Development Department for recordation. The
mylar shall be prepared to acceptable survey standards and shall contain the information required in
the preliminary drawing. The Mylar shall also contain the required official recording block and
signatures of the City Planning Community Development Director, €ity Public Works & Utilities
Director, €ity Fire Chief, and the property owner. For those applications that require review by the
Planning Commission, provision will be made for the signature of the Chair of the Planning
Commission. The survey and plan shall be consistent with the conditions of preliminary approval.
B. Once the Planning Community Development Department determines the survey,
plan, and any other documents for recording are consistent with the preliminary approval, it will be
reviewed by the appropriate City departments and signed by the appropriate City officials.
C. After being certified for filing by the City, the BSIP survey shall be filed by the
applicant with the Clallam County Auditor's Office. The applicant shall pay all costs associated with
the filing. The BSIP is not considered final until a copy of the recorded document is returned to the
City of Port Angeles Planning Community Development Department for record keeping purposes.
D. Upon final approval by the city, all developments shall conform to the BSIP
unless an amendment is approved by the City. (Ord. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
.
. 16.05.070 Installation of Improvements. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction within a binding site improvement plan, all improvements required to adequately service
that portion of the BSIP for which the building permit will be issued shall be installed, Approval for
improvements and finalization of specific individual commercial or industrial lots shall. be done
administratively. (Ord. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.05.080 Time Limitations. Ifno specific BSIP has been approved within five (5) years
of the date of preliminary approval, preliminary approval will expire. The applicant may obtain ill. ...!
extension of the BSIP not to exceed two (2) years by filing a written request with the PlMlfiingii~~1
Community Development Department prior to the expiration of the five (5) year period. (Ord.3003
91 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.090 Revisions. Alteration of an approved and recorded BSIP shall be
accomplished by application to the Planning Community Development Department and shall be
subject to all procedures and requirements established in this Chapter. (Ord. 3003 9 1 (part),
12/25/98)
16.10.100 Appeals.
A.. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Plamring Community Development
Director or the Planning Commission may appeal the decision to the City Council.
B. Appeals shall be submitted to the Planning Community Development Department
in writing within fourteen (14) days following the date of mailing ofthe decision to the applIcant and
shall be accompanied by the required fee as set forth in Chapter 3.70 PAMC.
C. The City Council shall hear the appeal, and may uphold, reverse, or modify the
decision and shall set forth written findings of fact. (Ord. 3003 ~1 (part), 12/25/98)
16.10.110 Enforcement. All provisions, conditions, and requirements of the BSIP shall
be legally enforceable against the purchaser or any other person acquiring a lease or other ownership
interest of any lot parcel, or tract created pursuant to the BSIP. Any sale, transfer, or lease of any lot
or parcel created pursuant to the BSIP that does not conform to the requirements of the BSIP or
without binding site plan approval shall be considered a violation of Chapter 58.17 RCW, shall be
subject to being restrained by injunctive action and be illegal as provided in Chapter 58.17 RCW, and
shall be subject to the general penalty set forth in P AMC 1.24.010. (Ord. 3003 91 (part), 12/25/98)
Section 4. Ordinance 2669 as amended and Title 16 of the Port Angeles Municipal Cod
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are hereby amended by amending Chapter 16:12PAMC to read as follows:
CHAPTER 16.12
BOUNDARY LINE ADmSTMENTS
Sections:
16.12.010 Purpose and Intent.
16.12.020 Authority.
16.12.030 Definition.
16.12.040 Scope.
16.12.050 Application.
16.12.060 Planning Community Development Department Decision.
16.12.070 Recording.
16.12.080 Appeals.
16.12.010 - Purpose and Intent. The purpose ofthis Chapter is to establish procedures
for the approval of boundary line adjustments in order to ensure that such divisions of land are
accomplished in an orderly manner, with proper records, and in compliance with applicable laws.
(Ord. 2669 ~ 1 (part), 1/17/92.) .
16.12.020 - Authority. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapter
58.17 RCW, RCW 35A.63.100(3), and the police power granted the City of Port Angeles by the
Constitution and laws ofthe State of Washington. (Ord. 2669 ~1 (part), 1/17/92,)
16.12.030 - Definition. A boundary line adjustment is defined as a division ofland made
for the purpose of alteration by adjusting boundary lines, between planned or unplanted lots or both,
which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division, nor create any lot, tract, parcel,
site, or divIsion which contains insufficient area and dimension to meet minimum requirements for
width and area for a building site. (Ord. 2669 ~ 1 (part), 1/17/92.)
16.12.040 - Scope. The submittal of boundary line adjustment applications for City
approval under this Chapter shall be at the option ofthe affected property owners. If property owners
request City approval of boundary line adjustments, said approval shall be consistent with this
Chapter. (Ord. 2669 ~1 (part), 1/17/92.)
16.12.050 - Application. Application for a boundary line adjustment shall be made to
the Planning Community Development Department. The application form shall be made available
at the Planning Community Development Department. The application shall include the signatures
of all property owners affected by the adjustment. In addition, an 18" x 22" drawing, drawn to scale,
shall be provided with the following information:
A. Existing and adjusted property lines shown as solid lines;
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B. Distance between existing and adjusted line(s);
C. Dimensions of all property lines before and after adjustment;
D. Location of all existing buildings, with nearest distance between each building
and all existing and proposed property lines;
E. Legal description of property (existing and proposed);
F. Location of existing and proposed easements that are in favor of a public entity;
G. The location of public and private streets. (Ord. 2669 gl (part), 1/17/92;)
16.12.060 - Plallfiing Community Development Department Decision. The Planning
Community Development Department's decision shall be based on whether or not the proposed
boundary line adjustment meets the following standards:
A. The boundary line adjustment does not create any additional new lots;
B. The boundary line adjustment does not create any lot which does not meet the
minimum lot width and area standards for the zone district in which it is located;
C. The boundary line adjustment does not increase the degree of nonconformance
of structures with respect to zoning standards;
D. The boundary line adjustment makes provision for all necessary utility easements;
E. The adjusted lots meet the requirements of the Short Plat Ordinance, Chapter
16.04 P AMC, with respect to configuration and access to public streets; or ifthe existing lots do not
meet these requirements, the adjusted lots shall not increase the degree of nonconformity.
The Planning Community Development Department shall take action on the request within twenty
(20) working days from when the application is deemed complete. The applicant shall be notified
in writing of the action. (Ord. 2669 g 1 (part), 1/17/92.)
16.12.070 - Recording.
A. A survey shall be prepared and recorded with the County Auditor's Office on an
18" x 22" reproducible mylar. The mylar shall show property lines and dimensions, showing the new
comers as staked on the ground, building locations, location of easements, and public and private
streets. The mylar shall also contain signatures of all property owners and signature blocks for the
Planning Community Development Director and Public Works & Utilities Director. A copy of the
recorded survey shall be provided to the Planning Department.
B. In order to ensure that the adjustment does not create an additional lot, the
following wording shall be included on each deed filed as part of the adjustment:
"This conveyance is for the purpose of accomplishing a boundary line
adjustment pursuant to RCW 58.17.040(6). It shall not create any
additional lots, tracets, parcels, or division. Rather, the land described
herein shall merge or be integrated into abutting property presently owned
by the grantee(s)."
(Ord. 2948 g4 2/14/97; Ord. 2669 gl (part), 1/17/92.)
16.12.080 - Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by the Decision ofthe Planning Community Development
Director under Section PAMC 16.12.050 may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission.
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B. Appeals sh~llbe submitted to the Planning Community Development Department
in writing within thirty (30) days following the date of mailing the decision to the application.
C. The Planning Commission shall hear the appeal at its next possible public
meeting and hereupon make a recommendation to the City Council to uphold, reverse, or modify the
decision, based upon the compliance of the boundary line adjustment with the requirements of this
Chapter. Such recommendation shall include written findings of fact.
D. The City Council, at its next possible public meeting following receipt of the
Planning Commission's recommendations, may adopt, reverse, or modify the Planning Commission's
recommendations and shall set forth written findings of fact. (Ord. 2669 S 1 (part), 1/17/92.)
Section 5 - Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any
person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 6 - Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect five days following the date
of its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council ofthe City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the
day of September, 2002.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J. Upton, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. Knutson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
By Summary
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ATTACHMENT E
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ofthe City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending the
City's Zoning Code by adding to the purposes of the Zoning Code, by
identifying what development should take place in each zone to
accomplish the desired urban design of the City and to reduce conflicts
between adjacent land uses, and by adding definitions for special uses,
and amending Ordinance 1709 as amended and Title .17 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code
are hereby amended by amending Chapter 17.01 PAMC to read as follows:
Chapters:
17.01
17.03
17.08
17.10
17.11
17.13
17.14
17.15
17.17
17.18
17.19
17.20
17.21
17.22
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17.24
17.26
17.30
17.32
17.34
17.35
ZONING
Purpose and Scope
Establishing Mapped Zones and Regulations
Rules and Definitions
RS-7 - Residential. Single Family (7.000 sq. ft.)
RS-9 - Residential. Single Family (9.000 sq. ft.)
R TP - Residential Trailer Park
RMD - Residential. Medium Density
RHD - Residential. High Density
Home Occupations Conditional Use Permit
Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use Permit
PRD - Planned Residential Development Overlay Zone
CO - Commercial. Office
CN - Commercial. Neighborhood
CSD - Community Shopping District
CA - Commercial. Arterial
CBD - Central Business District
Retail Stand Conditional Use Permit
IP - Industrial Park
IL - Industrial. Light
IH - Industrial. Heavy
Wrecking Yards. Junk Yards Conditional Use Permit
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17.40
17.42
17.50
17.52
17.94
17.95
17.96
Sections:
purposes:
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PBP - Public Buildings and Parks
FL - Forest Lands
Adult Entertainment Uses
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Facilities;
General Provisions. Conditions and Exceptions
Special Provisions
Administration and Enforcement
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CHAPTER 17.01
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
17.01.010 Purpose.
17.01.010 Purpose. This comprehensive Ordinance is adopted for the following
A. To implement the requirements ofthe State Growth Management Act of 1990
through the goals, policies, and objectives of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan by dividing the
City into zones restricting and regulating therein the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration,
and use of buildings, structures and land for residential, business, commercial, manufacturing,
public, and other specified uses. (Ord. 286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 ~1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord.
170991 (part), 12/22/70.)
B. To protect the character and maintain the stability of residential, commercial,
manufacturing, and public areas within the City, and to promote the orderly and appropriate
development of such areas. (Ord. 286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord, 1709
~ 1 (part), 12/22/70)
C. To regulate the intensity of use of lots and parcels of land, and to determine the
spaces surrounding buildings necessary to provide adequate light, air, privacy, and access to
property. (Ord. 2861 ~ 1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266~ 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
D. To sustain natural landscapes, corridors, and habitats for fish and wildlife and
to provide relief from the urban landscape within the community through the designation of open
space areas. (Ord.2861 91 (part), 3/17/95)
E. To limit congestion in the public streets and to protect the public health, safety,
convenience, and general welfare by providing for off-street parking of motor vehicles, the loading
and unloading of commercial vehicles, public transit access, and pedestrian safety. (Ord. 2861 ~ 1
(part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 ~1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22/70)
F. To establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for residential,
commercial, manufacturing, public, or other uses within such lines. (Ord. 2861 ~1 (part), 3/17/95;
Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
G. To prevent the overcrowding ofland and undue concentration of structures and
to preserve existing unusual, unique, and interesting features of the natural landscape so far as is
possible and appropriate in each zone by regulating the use and the bulk of buildings in relation to
the land surrounding them. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
91 (part), 12/22/70)
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H. To provide protection from fire, explosion, noxious fumes, and other hazards and
to maintain the quality oflife in the interest of public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare
by establishing minimum level of service standards throughout the City. (Ord. 2861 ~1 (pa.rt),
3/17/95; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22170)
I. To prevent such additions to, and alteration or remodeling of, existing buildings
or structures as would not comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed hereunder. (Ord.
286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord.1709 SI (part), 12/22170)
J. To prohibit uses, buildings, or structures which are incompatible with the
character ofthe permitted uses within specified zones. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 91
(part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22170)
K. To conserve the taxable value ofland and buildings throughout the City. (Ord.
2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 SI (part), 12/22170)
L. To encourage the preservation of historic or culturally significant sites and
structures throughout the City. (Ord. 2861 9 1 (part), 3/17/95)
M. To define andto limit the powers and duties ofthe administrative officers and
bodies as provided herein and to protect the private property rights of landowners from arbitrary,
capricious, and discriminatory actions. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22170)
N. To improve the variety, quality, availability, andaffordability of the housing
opportunities in the City. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95)
O. To avoid or mitigate significant adverse impacts such as hazardous materials. air
and water pollution. noise. traffic. outside storage. large structures. and public safety problems which
can be associated with specific land uses and thereby reduce conflicts between adjacent land uses.
P. To identifY what development should take place in each zone to accomplish the
desired urban design as defined by the City's land use planning policies and regulations.
Qe. Zoning Intentions:
1. RS-7 Zone - This is a low density residential zone intended to create and
preserve urban single family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single family
homes on standard Townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally related to
a single family residential environment may also be located in this zone. Because ofland use impacts
associated with nonresidential uses. few nonresidential uses are allowed in this. zone and then only
conditionally. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern . for the City's single family
residential neighborhoods. following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-foot rights-of-
way for local access streets and 300-foot by 500-foot blocks with 50-foot by 140-foot lots and
usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center ofthe City. (Ord. 2861
91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 238591 (part), 3/28/86 Ord. 170991 (part),
12/22170)
2. RS-9 Zone - This is a low density residential zone intended to create and
preserve urban single family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single family
homes on larger than standard Townsite-size lots. Uses th~t are compatible with and functionally
related to a single family residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use
impacts associated with nonresidential uses. few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and
then only conditionally. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the
City's single family residential neighborhoods. following a curvilinear street system of nonthroug h
public and private streets with irregular shaped lots. minimum 75-foot front lot lines. and 60-foot
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rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located"in
outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land.(Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668
91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 238591 (part), 3/28/86; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22170)
3. RTP Zone - This is a medium density residential zone intended for mobile
home occupancies, and the area is regarded as essentially residential in character. Few nonresidential
uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. because of land use impacts associated
with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's small
lot. single family. mobile home parks. following an irregular urban land use pattern of private
access roads and minimum 3500 square foot lots. (Ord. 2861 91' (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91,
10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1I17/92;Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22170))
4. RMD Zone - This is a medium density residential zone, which allows a
mix of single family, duplexes and apartments at a density greater than single family neighborhoods
but less than the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also intended to be more
restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible. Few
nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. because of land use
impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides for a vahety in the urban land use
pattern for the City's lower density multi-family residential"neighborhoods (at twice the density
of the City's basic single family residential neighborhoods) with direct access on an arterial street.
usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land. and serving as a
transitional use between low density residential uses and commercial/industrial uses., (Ord.2861
91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92)
5. RHD Zone - This is a high density residential zone for multi-family
structures. Compatible uses may be allowed on Conditional Use Permits, but the zone is still~,C"';)
regarded as a residential area, where commercial enterprises are not generally felt to be compatible. "[~>r
Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. because of land use
impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern
for the City's higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at seven times the density of
the City's basic single family residential neighborhoods). following a standard rectangular street
grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 500-foot blocks and
usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City. (Ord.2861
91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part),
12/22170)
6. PRD Overlay Zone - This overlay zone is to provide alternative zoning
regulations which permit and encourage design flexibility, conservation and protection of natural
critical areas, and innovation in residential developments to those regulations found in the underlying
zone. It is intended that a Planned Residential Development will result in a residential environment
of higher quality than traditionallot-by-Iot development by use of a design process which includes
within the site design all the components of a residential neighborhood, such as open space,
circulation, building types, and natural features, in a manner consonant with the public health, safety,
and welfare. It is also intended that a Planned Residential Development may combine a number of
land use decisions such as conditional use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project
review process to encourage timely public hearings and decisions and to provide for more open space
and transitional housing densities than is required or may be permitted between single family and
multi-family zones. The consolidation of permit reviews does not exempt applicant(s) from meeting
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the regulations and submittingthe fees and applications normally required for the underlying permit
processes. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this overlay zone and then only conditionally.
because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This overlay zone provides for
. the opportunity to create self-contained residential neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices
without following a standard system of public streets and lot design and with allowances for mixed
use. residential and cOII1lTIercial developments not usually permitted in residential zones. (Ord.
2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91, 10/16/92; Ord. 2657 91 (part), 12/13/91; Ord. 203891 (part),
7/29/79)
7. CO Zone - This is a commercial zone intended for those business, office,
administrative, or professional uses which do not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather provide
a service to clients, the provision of which does not create high traffic volumes, involve extended
hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be detrimental to adjacent residential areas.
Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to single family residential
uses are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for small lot. transitional
uses between residential neighborhoods and commercial districts with direct access on an arterial
street and design standards compatible with residential development. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95;
Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 210992,12/7/80)
8. CN Zone - This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve
areas for businesses which are ofthe type providing the goods and services for the day-to-day needs
of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Businesses in this zone shall occur on sites no larger
than one acre and shall be located and designed to encourage both pedestrian and vehicular access
and to be compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses that are largely
devoid of any impacts detrimental to multiple family residential uses are allowed: gasoline service
islands are conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for a. variety in the urban land. use
pattern for small commercial districts serving individual residential neighborhoods with direct
access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development. (Ord.
286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92;Ord. 25531,12/2/89)
9. CSD Zone - This is a commercial zone oriented primarily to those
businesses serving the daily needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods but is slightly less
restrictive than the CN zone and as such provides a transition area from the most restrictive
commercial zones to those of lesser restrictions. Businesses in this zone may occur on sites of
varying sizes and shall be located at the intersections of arterial streets of sufficient size to satisfy
traffic demand. and at the boundaries of neighborhoods so that more than one neighborhood may be
served. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are
allowed. Service stations with petroleum products are permitted uses. This zone provides the
basic urban land use pattern for large lot. commercial uses serving much of the City with direct
access on an arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic. (Ord.
286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2797 92,2/11/94, Ord. 2715 91, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
10. CA Zone - This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve
areas for business serving the entire City and needing an arterial location because of the nature of the
business or intensity of traffic generated by the business. Commercial uses that are largely devoid
of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. Service stations with petroleum
products and dry cleaning shops with hazardous materials are permitted uses. This zone provides
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the basic urban land use pattern for automobile oriented. commercial uses with direct access..on
a principal arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic. (Ord.
2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 229391 (part),
4/4/84)
11. CBD Zone - This is a commercial zone intended to strengthen and
preserve the area commonly known as the Downtown for major retail, service, financial, and other
commercial operations that serve the entire community, the regional market, and tourists. It is further
the purpose of this zone to establish standards to improve pedestrian access and amenities and to
increase public enjoyment of the shoreline. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts
detrimental to the environment are allowed. Gasoline service islands and marine fueling stations are
conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for high density.
pedestrian oriented. commercial uses located in the center of the City with direct access to mass
transit services. design standards for compatible commercial development. and support for public
parking and business improvements. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591, 10/16/92; Ord.
2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2303 91 (part), 7/4/84; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
12. IP Zone - This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas
for office, commercial, and industrial uses devoid of exterior nuisances in a planned, park-like
setting. Permitted uses are devoid of exterior nuisance factors. such as noise. glare. airand water
pollution. and fire and safety hazards onadiacent non-industrial property. and do not have an
exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of office. commercial. and industrial uses
typically involve. the need for a large campus-like site with amenities suitable for mixed use
developments and buffering measures to reduce the impact of large scale dt.welopment on adjacent
uses. While industrial and commercial uses that are devoid of any impacts detrimental to the,
environment are allowed. vehicle service stations with petroleum products. and entertainmenft'Qi,;;cJ
businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses. and a variety of maintenance and repair
shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for a
variety in the urban land use pattern for mixed industrial and commercial uses with direct access on
an arterial street. design standards for high density. pedestrian oriented. mixed uses located adjacent
to major transportation facilities. design standards for compatible mixed industrial and commercial
development. and support for private parking and business improvements. (Ord. 2861 gl(part),
3/1 7/95)
13. IL Zone - This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas
for industrial uses which are largely devoid of exterior nuisances in close proximity to airports and
highways. Permitted uses are largely devoid of exterior nuisance factors. such as noise. glare. air and
water pollution. and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non-industrial property. and do not have an
exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of industrial uses typically involve the
manufacture of finished products from pre-fabricated materials. product wholesaling. and material
storage. Buffering measures to reduce the impact of industrial uses on nearby residential uses may
be required While industrial and commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts
detrimental to the environment are allowed. vehicle service stations with petroleum products and
entertainment businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses. and a variety of
maintenance and repair shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This
zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for light industrial uses with direct access on an
arterial street. design standards for greater truck traffic. and buffers for nonindustrial uses. (Ord.
2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 232991 (part),
3/11/85)
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14. IH Zone - This is the least restrictive industrial zone intended to be the
area in which heavy industry could develop causirig the least impact on other land uses. Significant
adverse impacts can be expected from permitted industrial uses that involve hazardous materials.
noise. air and water pollution. shift work around the clock. entertainment businesses with adalt-
only activities. and outside storage yards and manufacturing activities. This zone provides the
basic urban land use pattern for heavy industrial uses with direct access to major transportation
facilities. design standards for greater truck traffic. and buffers for nonindustrial. uses unless
deemed impractical. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 2668 ~1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22170)
15. PBP Zone - A zoning designation for publicly-owned property, or
property less suitable for development by reason of its topography, geology, or some unusual
condition or situation. Much ofthe land so designated may best be left as "green belts". Except for
low density private residential uses. permitted uses are mostly public utilities and large civic
facilities. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for public facilities. open space. and
environmentally sensitive areas where public interests are directly-involved and with allowances
for very low density private residential use. subject to environmental impact mitigation. (Ord.
286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part),
12/22170)
16. FL Zone - A zoning designation for privately-owned property not
intended for future conversion to urban development, much of which.property may best be used for
commercial timber production .This zone provides the basicnonurbanland use pattern for natural
resource uses. subject to environmental impact mitigation if converted to urban development.
(Ord. 3111 93, 3/15/2002)
17. Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit - The purpose of this Chapter
is to ensure that an occupation or business undertaken within a dwelling unit located in a residential
use district is incidental and subordinate to the primary use and is compatible with the residential
character ofthe neighborhood. This special use permit provides allowances for business activities
taking place within a residential use. (Ord. 3111 93,3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 95 (part) 2/14/97; Ord.
2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2103 92,
10/18/80)
18. Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use Permit - The purpose of this Chapter
is to ensure that a bed and breakfast is compatible with its surrounding properties, and when located
in a residential neighborhood, to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood and the
surrounding residences. This special use provides procedures and regulations for business activitie s
taking place within a residential use. (Ord. 3111 93,3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 95 (part) 2/14/97; Ord.
286191 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 248391 (part),
3/23/88)
19. Adult Entertainment Conditional Use - The purpose ofthis Chapter is to
ensure that adult entertainment businesses are appropriately located and operated within the City of
Port Angeles, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to the public
health, safety, and welfare. This conditional use provides procedures and regulations for' specific
adult-only business activities. (Ord. 3111 93,3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 95 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2861
~1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 ~1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 ~1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2511 ~1, 10/4/88)
20. Retail Stand Conditional Use Permit- The purpose ofthis Chapter is to
ensure that retail stands are appropriately located in the commercial and public building areas, are
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compatible with the uses allowed in such areas, and are conducive to the public health, safety, ~nd
welfare, and to promote the diversity of retail stand activity. This special use provides procedures
and regulations for business activities taking place outside a building or on public property . (Ord.
3111 93,3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 95 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91,
10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2070 91 (part), 3/29/80)
21. Wrecking Yard Conditional Use - The purpose of this Chapter is to
ensure that licensed wrecking yards are appropriately located, are compatible with uses allowed
within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare. This conditional use
provides procedures and regulations for specific business activities. (Ord. 3111 93, 3/15/2002;Ord.
294895 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95)
Section 2. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.08.095 to read as follows:
17.08.095 - "S"
A. Service Station - an establishment which provides for the servicing of motor
vehicles and operations incidental thereto, limited to the retail sale of petroleum
products and automobile accessories; automobile washing (not including auto laundry); waxing and
polishing of automobiles; tire changing and repair (not including recapping); battery service,
charging, and replacement (not including repair and rebuilding); radiator cleaning and flushing (not
including steam deaning and repair); installation of accessories; and the following operations if
conducted wholly within a building: lubrication of motor vehicles, brake servicing, wheel balancing,
tire testing, and replacement of carburetors, coils, condensers, fan belts, wiring, water hoses, and
similar parts. (Ord. 2652 ~1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 ~1 (part), 12/22170)
B. Setback - the required minimum distance between any lot line and any structure
or building. (Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92)
C. Sign - Any letters, figures, design symbol, trademark, or device intended to
attract attention to any activity, service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance,
article, machine, or merchandise, and including display surfaces and supporting structures thereof.
(Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99)
D. Sign, Advertising - a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity,
service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premises on which such
sign is located or to which it is affixed. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 1709 ~1 (part), 12/22170)
E. Sign, Area - the area of a sign shall be the sum of each display surface including
both sides of a double-faced sign, as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on the mass
of each display erected on one sign structure with a circle, triangle, or quadrangle connecting all
extreme points. Where a sign is composed of two or more individual letters mounted directly on a
wall, the total display surface, including its background, shall be considered one sign for purposes
of calculating sign area. The structure supporting a sign is not included in determining the area of
the sign, unless the structure is designed in a way to form an integral part of the display. (Ord. 3007
95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2948 95 (part), 2/14/97)
F. Sign, Attached - a sign or billboard, lighted or unlighted, directly attached to,
supported by, and no more than 2 feet distance from, a building. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord.
294895 (part), 2/14/97; Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22170)
G. Sign, Billboard - an outdoor advertising display, structure or sign, over 250
square feet in area, attached or detached, lighted or unlighted. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord.
294895 (part), 2/14/97; Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22170)
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H. Sign, Business - a sign which directs attention to a business or profession
conducted, or to a commodity, service, or entertainment sold or offered, upon the premises on which
such sign is located or to which it is affixed. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2948 95 (part),
2/14/97; Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
I. Sign, Detached - a sign or billboard, lighted or unlighted, which is separated from
and not a part of a building. A sign or billboard on the top of and more than two feet in distance from
a building shall be considered a detached sign. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2948 g5 (part),
2/14/97; Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
J. Sign, Flashing - a sign which is illuminated by artificial light which is not
maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use. For the
purpose ofthis Zoning Code, a revolving illuminated sign shall also be considered a flashing sign.
(Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 294895 (part), 2/14/97; Ord. 2666 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord.1709
g 1 (part), 12/22/70)
K. Sign, Official Traffic, Directional, or Warning - a sign that is erected by a public
authority to protect the health, safety and welfare ofthe public. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Drd.
294895 (part), 2/14/97; Ord. 2666 91(Part), 1/17/92; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22/70)
L. Sign, Temporary - a sign constructed of cloth, canvas, cardboard, wallboard, or
other lightweight material, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, not to exceed thirty
(30) days within a single calendar year, typically advertising a one-time event, unless otherwise
specified. (Ord. 300795 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 294895 (part), 2/14/97; Ord. 266691 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
M. Single Family Residence - one detached dwelling on an individua110t for
occupancy by one family. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2948 95 (part), 2/14/97; Ord. 2796 ~5,
2/11/94)
N. Special Use Permit - a limited permission to locate a particular use at a
particular location. which limited'permission is required to modify,the controls stipulated by these
regulations in such degree as to assure that the particular use' shall not prove detrimental to
surrounding properties. shall not be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. and shall not be
contrary to the public interest.
O. Special Use - an administrative conditional use permitted in a zone. but which
requires a special degree of control to make such use consistent and compatible with other existing
or permissible uses in the same zone. '
, fN. Stable, Private Horse - a detached accessory building in which only the horses
owned by the occupants of the premises are kept, and in which no horses are kept for hire,
remuneration, or sale. (Ord. 3053 91 (part), 6/16/2001; Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2948 95
(part), 2/14/97; Ord. 279695,2/11/94; Ord. 2652 91 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22170)
Qe. Stand - a structure for the display and sale of products, with no space for
customers within the structure itself. (Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 294895 (part), 2/14/97; Ord.
2796 95,2/11/94; Ord. 2652 91 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
RP. Stealth - relating to siting strategies and technological innovations designed to
enhance compatibility with adjacent land uses by designing structures to resemble other features in
the surrounding environment. "Stealth" techniques include architecturally screened roof-mounted
antennas, antennas integrated into architectural elements, and towers designed to resemble light poles,
power poles, flag poles, street standards, steeples, or trees, etc. (Ord. 3089 92 (part), 6/29/2001)
.s.~. Story - the space between the floor arid the ceiling above said floor. A basement
shall be considered a story when more than half of the basement height is above the finished lot grade.
(Ord. 3089 92 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 g5 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 2948 95 (part), 2/14/97; Ord.
2796 95, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 91 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22170)
IR:. Street - a public right-of-way which affords a primary means of access to abutting
property. (Ord. 3089 92 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 95 (part), 1/15/99; Ord. 294895 (part), 2/14/97;
Ord. 2796 95, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 9 1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 9 1 (part), 12/22170)
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Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.10.010 to readas follows:
17.10.010 Purpose. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and
preserve urban single family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single famil~ 'I
homes on standard Townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally related td~~
a single family residential environment may also be located in this zone. Because ofland use impacts
associated with nonresidential uses. few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only
conditionally. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's single family
residential neighborhoods. following a standard rectangular streetgrid system of 60-foot rights-of-
way [or local access streets and 300-[00t by 500-[00t blocks with 50-[00t by 140-[00t lots and
usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City. (Ord. 2861 91
(part), 3/17/95; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 238591 (part), 3/28/86; Ord. 170991 (part),
12/22/70)
Section 4. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.11 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.11.010 to read as follows:
17.11.010 Purpose. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and
preserve urban single family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single family
homes on larger than standard Townsite-size lots. Uses that are compatible with and functionally
related to a single family residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use
impacts associated with nonresidential uses. few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and
then only conditionally. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the
City's single family residential neighborhoods. following a curvilinear street system of nonthrougr
public and private streets with irregular shaped lots. minimum 75-foot front lot lines. and 60-foot
rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in outlying
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areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land.COrd. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 91 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 2385 91 (part), 3/28/86; Ord. 1709 91 (part), 12/22/70)
Section 5. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.13 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.13.010 to read as follows:
17.13.010 PuqJose. This is a medium density residential zone intended for mobile
home occupancies, and the area is regarded as essentially residential in character. Few nonresidential
uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. because of land use impacts associated
with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's small
lot. single family. mobile home parks. following an irregular urban land use pattern of private
access roads and minimum 3500 square foot lots. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91,
10/16/92; Ord: 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 170991 (part), 12/22/70))
Section 6. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.14 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.14.010 to read as follows:
17.14.010 PuqJose. This is a medium density residential zone, which allows a mix of
single family, duplexes and apartments at a density greater than single family neighborhoods but less
than the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also intended to be more restrictive
than the RHD Zone. . Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses
are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. because of land use impacts associated with
nonresidential uses. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's
lower density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at twice the density of the City's basic single
family residential neighborhoods) with direct access on an arterial street. usually located in outlying
areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land. and serving as a transitional use between low
density residential uses and commercial/industrial uses. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715
91, 10/16/92)
Section 7. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.15 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.15.010 to read as follows:
17.15.010 PuqJose. This is a high density residential zone for multi -family structures.
Compatible uses may be allowed on Conditional Use Permits, but the zone is still regarded as a
residential area, where commercial enterprises are not generally felt to be compatible. Few
nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. because of land use
impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern
for the City's higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at seven times the density of
the City's basic single family residential neighborhoods). following a standard rectangular street
grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 500-foot blocks and
usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City. (Ord. 2861
91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 91 (part),
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Section 8. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.17 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.17.010 to read as follows:
17.17.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that an occupation or
business undertaken within a dwelling unit located in a residential use district is incidental and
subordinate to the primary use and is compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.
This special use permit provides allowances for business activities taking place within a resident ial
use. (Ord. 3111 93,3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 95 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Grd.
271591,10/16/92; Ord. 266891 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 210392,10/18/80)
Section 9. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.18 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending P AMC 17.18.010 to read as follows:
17.18.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that a bed and breakfast
is compatible with its surrounding properties, and when located in a residential neighborhood, to
preserve the residential character ofthe neighborhood and the surrounding residences. This special
use provides procedures and regulations for business activities taking place within a residential use.
(Ord. 311193,3/15/2002; Ord. 294895 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2861 SI (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 Sl,
10/16/92; Ord. 2668 S 1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2483 Sl (part), 3/23/88)
Section 10. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.19 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.19.010 to read as follows:
17.19.010 . Purpose. The pm pose of the. Planned Residential De v c10pment 0 v crlay
time This Overlay Zone is to provide alternative zoning regulations which permit and encourage
design flexibility, conservation and protection of natural critical areas, and innovation in residential
developments to those regulations found in the underlying zone. It is intended that a Planned
Residential Development will result in a residential environment of higher quality than traditional lot-
by-lot development by use of a design process which includes within the site design all the
components of a residential neighborhood, such as open space, circulation, building types, and natural
features, in a manner consonant with the public health, safety, and welfare. It is also intended that
a Planned Residential Development may combine a number ofland use decisions such as conditional
use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project review process to encourage timely public
hearings and decisions and to provide for more open space and transitional housing densities than is
required or may be permitted between single family and multi-family zones. The consolidation of
permit reviews does not exempt applicant(s) from meeting the regulations and submitting the fees and
applications normally required for the underlying permit processes. Few nonresidential uses are
allowed in this overlay zone and then only conditionally. because of land use impacts associated
with nonresidential uses. This overlay zone provides for the opportunity to create self-containecl
residential neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices without following a standard systen.
of public streets and lot design and with allowances for mixed use. residential and commercial
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developments not usually permitted in residential zones. (Ord. 2861 91 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715
91, 10/16/92; Ord. 265791 (part), 12/13/91; Ord. 203891 (part), 7/29/79)
Section 11. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.20 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.20.010 to read as follows:
17.20.010 Purpose. This is a commercial zone intended for those business, office,
administrative, or professional uses whichdo not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather provide
a service to clients, the provision of which does not create high traffic volumes, involve extended
hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be detrimental to adjacent residential areas.
Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to single family residential use s
are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for small lot. transitional uses
between residential neighborhoods and commercial districts with direct access on an arterial street
and design standards compatible with residential development. (Ord. 2861 S 1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord.
271591,10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 210992,12/7/80)
Section 12. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.21 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.21.010 to read as follows:
17.21.010 Purpose. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas
for businesses which are of the type providing the goods and services for the day-to-day needs of the
surrounding residential neighborhoods. Businesses in this zone shall occur on sites no larger than one
acre and shall be located and designed to encourage both pedestrian and vehicular access and to be
compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any
impacts detrimental to multiple family residential uses. are allowed: gasoline service islands are
conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for
small commercial districts serving individual residential neighborhoods with direct access on an
arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development. (Ord. 2861 91 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2715 91, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 91 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2553 1, 12/2/89)
Section 13. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.22 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.22.010 to read as follows:
17.22.010 Purpose. This is a commercial zone oriented primarily to those businesses
serving the daily needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods but is slightly less restrictive
than the CN zone and as such provides a transition area from the most restrictive commercial zones
to those oflesser restrictions. Businesses in this zone may occur on sites of varying sizes and shall
be located at the intersections of arterial streets of sufficient size to satisfy traffic demand and at the
boundaries of neighborhoods so that more than one neighborhood may be served. Commercial uses
that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. Service stations
with petroleum products are permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern
for large lot. commercial uses serving much of the City with direct access on an arterial street and
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design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic. (Ord. 2861~ 1 (part), 3/17/95; Ont 'Pf97
~2, 2/11/94, Ord. 2715 ~1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 ~1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 ~1 (part), 12/22/70)
Section 14. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.23 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.23.010 to read as follows:
17.23.010 Purpose. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas
for business serving the entire City and needing an arterial location because of the nature of the
business or intensity of traffic generated by the business. Commercial uses that are largely devoid
of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. Service stations with petroleum
products and dry cleaning shops with hazardous materials are permitted;uses. This zone provides
the basic urban land use pattern for automobile oriented. commercial uses with direct access on a
principal arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic. (Ord. 2861
~1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 ~1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 ~r(part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2293 ~1 (part), 4/4/84)
Section 15. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.24 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 17.24.010 to read as follows:
17.24.010 Purpose. This is a commercial zone intended to strengthen and preserve
the area commonly known as the Downtown for major retail, service, financial, and other commercial .
operations that serve the entire community, the regional market, and tourists. It is further the purpos\c)",,;;)
of this zone to establish standards to improve pedestrian access and amenities and to increase public~;;r
enjoyment ofthe shoreline. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to
the environment are allowed. Gasoline service islands and marine fueling stations are conditionally
permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for high density. pedestrian
oriented. commercial uses located in the center of the City with direct access to mass transit
services. design standards for compatible commercial development. and support for public parking
and business improvements. (Ord. 2861 gl (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 gl, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 gl
(part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2303 g 1 (part), 7/4/84; Ord. 1709 g 1 (part), 12/22170)
Section 16. Ordinance 1709 as amended and Chapter 17.26 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending P AMC 17.26.010 to read as follows:
17.26.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure that retail stands are
appropriately located in the commercial and public building areas, are compatible with the uses
allowed in such areas, and are conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare, and to promote the
diversity of retail stand activity. This special use provides procedures and regulations for business
activities taking place outside a building or on public property. (Ord. 3111 S3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948
~5 (part) 2/14/97; Ord. 2861 S1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 S1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 g1 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 2070 g 1 (part), 3/29/80)
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