HomeMy WebLinkAbout3730ORDINANCE NO. 3 T 0
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington removing the City
conducted inspection requirements for Bed and Breakfasts found in
Chapters 17.24.050 and 17.24.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code;
and updating the City's Master Fee Schedule for Bed and Breakfast
Business License and Inspection Fees.
WHEREAS, in 2024 the City Council passed Ordinance 3728 which created requirements
City Inspections of Bed and Breakfast operations; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that inspection requirements for Bed and Breakfast
exist in both State of Washington and Clallam County regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is unnecessary to enforce the City
requirements for Bed and Breakfast operations in addition to the inspections performed by
State of Washington and Clallam County; and
WHEREAS, adjustments to the inspection requirements for Bed and Breakfast operations
an adjustment of the Bed and Breakfast License and Inspection Fee,
Now, Therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 17.24.050 and 17.24.110 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code is
amended as set forth in Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by this reference.
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Section 2. The City's Master Fee Schedule is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit B, w
is incorporated herein by this reference. Future revisions of Bed and Breakfast fees will be n
through Resolution.
Section 3. -Corrections The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authori2
to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the connect
of the scrivener's/clerical errors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules
regulations. or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
Section 4. - Severability If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person
circumstances, are held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the provisions of
Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 5. — Effective Date This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated
the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on
22, 2024, after publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
held on the 1 day of J U 2024.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: f�
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EXHIBIT A
17.24.050 Bed and Breakfast State Fire Life-Safety Requirements and County Health
Department Inspections.
All bed and breakfasts must comply with the following inspection requirements:
A. All bed and breakfast owners or authorized agents must obtain a fire life-safety
inspection and license from the State of Washington as a Transient Accommodation
under Washington Administrative Code 246-360, and a license from the Clallam
County Health Department as a Food Establishment under Washington Administrative
Code 246-215 of the rental and pay the inspection and review fees outlined in the Port
Angeles Master Fee Schedule. Bed and breakfasts are required to meet the provisions
for the entire structure where the rooms are located.
B. A copy of the approved State of Washington Transient Accommodation License and
Inspection report, and the Clallam County Health Department Food Establishment
License and Inspection report must both be provided to the City to apply for a City Bed
and Breakfast Business License All bed and breakfasts must have a code compliant,
non-expired fire extinguisher located visibly on each floor of the dwelling and one
located within six feet of any cooking appliances.
C. Inspection results may require minor building renovations or improvements, specifically
related to fire life-safety items, requiring a building permit through the City’s
Community and Economic Development Department.
D. All bed and breakfast licenses will contain the following language:
1. The fire life-safety review for this bed and breakfast is limited to basic fire life
safety inspection, including but not limited to 911 locator consistency, handrails,
guardrails, egress, ingress, exterior safety lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide
detection and warning, repair of any notably dangerous building concerns, and
pool safety regulations. The bed and breakfast business license inspection shall
not be construed to be an exhaustive review of all potential life/safety issues that
may be present in the facility. By accepting and utilizing the bed and breakfast
license issued by the City or utilizing the licensed bed and breakfast, the owner,
authorized agent, bed and breakfast platform, guest, bed and breakfast operator,
or any other person with interest agrees to hold the City Harmless in the event of
any damage, property damage, personal liability issues, and any other monetary
or liabilities occurring from a bed and breakfast.
E. Any bed and breakfast requiring renovations, improvements, or upgrades may not
operate until all items are completed and required building permits are finalized. The
City will temporarily suspend any bed and breakfast business license until such
renovations, improvements, or upgrades are finished and finalized by the City’s
Community and Economic Development Building Division.
F. All egress must be adequately sized and unobstructed to allow proper escape from each
sleeping unit and escape from the main dwelling.
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G. Failure to schedule and pass an annual inspection is grounds for revocation of the bed
and breakfast business license.
1. Upon notification by the City, the bed and breakfast owner, authorized agent,
and/or bed and breakfast operator will have 90 days to comply with any new
minor fire or life safety upgrades. When required, the applicant must obtain a
building permit, complete the work, and receive approval for the final building
inspection.
2. The Director may grant extensions based on a review of the circumstances,
hardships, or proposed work timelines. Any extensions will be provided to the
bed and breakfast operator in writing, detailing the length of time of extension,
requirements, and other relevant provisions.
17.24.110 Review Procedures.
A. Staff shall determine whether an application for a bed and breakfast business license is
complete within 28 days after application submittal.
B. If the building report review, checklist, or inspection results in any failed areas, the
applicant must fix all required items, obtain any permits necessary to resolve any items,
and finalize any required permits prior to issuance of a bed and breakfast license.
C. If the inspection fails, or further correction or information is required for the City
Inspector’s report, the applicant will be charged a reinspection fee. This reinspection fee
will be charged for each required subsequent review or reinspection until all items pass.
The applicant is responsible for working with the Community and Economic
Development Building Division to ensure a complete application and must have an
approved building permit to proceed with any work.
D. The City will only issue the bed and breakfast business license if the application meets
all standards and passes all reviews and inspections. The bed and breakfast business
license and associated conditions must be posted visibly for all guests.
E. Water, sewer, power, adequate access from a public right-of-way, police, fire and waste
disposal must be available and adequate for the proposed bed and breakfast.
F. The proposal should not cause detrimental effects on the surrounding residential area
due to changes in the neighborhood, which include but are not limited to traffic volume
and frequency, noise, activities occurring on-site, lighting, and the ability to provide
utility service.
G. The proposal must be compatible with the surrounding residential area aspects,
including, but not limited to landscaping, location of the structure(s), parking areas, and
the residential nature of construction and/or architectural details of the structure.
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EXHIBIT B
Master Fee Schedule Updates
Future revisions will be made through Resolution
The City’s Master Fee Schedule is hereby amended as follow:
Bed and Breakfast Fee Schedule
Description: Fee Effective
8/1/2024:
Bed and Breakfast Business License and Inspection1 $192.20 475.50
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Summary of Ordinance Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on July 16, 2024
ORDINANCE NO. 3730
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington removing the City conducted
inspection requirements for Bed and Breakfasts found in Chapters 17.24.050 and 17.24.110 of
the Port Angeles Municipal Code; and updating the City’s Master Fee Schedule for Bed and
Breakfast Business License and Inspection Fees.
This Ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body,
is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect on July 22, 2024, after publication
of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
The full texts of Ordinances are available at City Hall in the Clerk’s office, on the City’s website
at www.cityofpa.us or will be mailed upon request.
Kari Martinez-Bailey
City Clerk
Published by summary: Thursday, July 18, 2024