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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
June 26, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the Port Angeles Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June
26, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall located at 321 E. 5th
Street, Port Angeles, WA. This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid
meetings, members of the public, Committee members, and City staff have the option to attend the
meeting in person at City Hall or remotely through the Webex virtual meeting platform. For those
planning to attend remotely, learn how to watch the meeting live and participate during the public
comment period by visiting: https://www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the April 26, 2024 Regular Meetings
V. ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARING
1. Discussion Item: Vacant and Blighted Property. Discussion of City Council
supported fee program related to existing vacant and blighted properties.
2. Discussion Item: Municipal Code Amendment for the regulation of mobile and
itinerate vendors. Presentation from staff commencing discussions concerning the
regulation of mobile and itinerate vendors on private and public property.
3. Discussion Item: Municipal Code Amendment for the regulation of temporary
and transitional housing. Update from staff on the paused 2022 Council requested
code amendments addressing temporary and transitional housing regulations.
VI. STAFF UPDATES
1. 8th street paving project
2. Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
3. Monthly Building Report
4. Monthly Housing Report
5. Monthly Builders Round Table Report
6. Monthly Natural Resources Report
7. Monthly Land Use Permitting Report
8. Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Position
VII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Approval of Minutes
April 24, 2024 Regular
Meeting
MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION
Hybrid Meeting – In Person and Virtual
City Council Chambers: 321 E 5th Street, Port Angeles, Washington 98362
April 24, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stanley opened the meeting at 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Colin Young (Chair)
Holden Fleming (Vice Chair)
Tammy Dziadek (virtual)
Marolee Smith
Anna Schorr
Danny Steiger
Benjamin Stanley
Commissioners Absent: None
City Staff Present: Ben Braudrick (Planning Supervisor)
Shannen Cartmel (Director of Community Services)
Ethan Walker (Housing Administrator)
Will Habel (Natural Resources Associate Planner)
Jade Anderson (Community Development Technician)
Public present: John Ralston, James Taylor, other unidentified members of the
public
Public Commenters: James Taylor, John Ralston
Virtual: none
PLANNING COMMISSIONER OATH OF OFFICE
Commissioner Dziadek was presented with the requirement to take the oath of office.
Commissioner Dziadek explained that she is uncomfortable taking the oath of office and
would like to take her own oath. Without a legal council present, Commissioner Dziadek was
presented with an alternative option, which was to take her own oath of office as she was
comfortable.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Planning Commission Minutes
April 24, 2024, 2024
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Chair Young opened the meeting to general public comment at 6:05 P.M.
Chair Young excused himself to take an emergency phone call at 6:05 PM.
Vice Chair Fleming took over the meeting.
Chair Young returned at 6:09 PM
The following individuals provided comment:
• James Taylor, city resident, spoke to the commissioners about the importance of
representing the public and working with staff to get items on the agenda.
• John Ralston, city resident, spoke on the 8th Street development regarding adding
bike lanes and removing parking. He also spoke on blighted and vacant properties.
Chair Young closed general public comment at 6:12 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Vice Chair Fleming moved to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2024
Regular Meeting as presented to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Smith
seconded the motion.
Discussion between commissioners followed. Commissioner Dziadek had issues with the
truth of what was recorded in the minutes. Commissioner Dziadek disagreed that
commissioners have been encouraged to contact city staff regarding future agenda items.
Commissioner Smith agreed with Dziadek’s comment. Commissioner Stanley would like
to amend the minutes to say “the high integrity of the Chair.”
Moved to approve the minutes with the amendment to say “the high integrity of the
Chair.”
Motion carried unanimously, 7-0, through a consent vote.
ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARING
1. Discussion Item: Best Practices in Meeting Minutes and Documents of Commission
Actions
City Clerk Kari Martinez-Bailey gave a presentation on commission minute-taking best
practices. Giving a brief history of minute takers, she touched on the content to be covered.
She reviewed the different types of minutes, explaining what action minutes are, what they
cover, and that they should be used consistently. Minutes should record what is done, not what
is said. Minutes should be a clear record of what action took place during the meeting. She
went over what should be included in the minutes. She encouraged commissioners to reach out
with any questions and opened up time for any questions from the commissioners.
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2. Discussion Item: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Scope of Work
Planner Braudrick gave commissioners the history of comprehensive planning in Port
Angeles. He went over the timeline for the Comp Plan and briefly explained the roles and
responsibilities of everyone involved in community engagement related to the Comp Plan
goals. He then presented the long-range plans for the Comp Plan:
• CFP – what can be included to make it more effective; how transportation interacts
with land use
• Housing Action Plan
• Climate Resiliency and Hazard Mitigation Plan
• The need to integrate the Wastewater Comprehensive Plan into land use practices
• The need for a Stormwater Comprehensive Plan
• Looking at other jurisdictions’ plans (Clallam Transit, National Park, School District)
and re-incorporating some of those goals and priorities into our plans.
Discussion between commissioners and staff followed. Commissioner Smith would like to
add Charter Review to the list of people involved in Comp Plan outreach.
Planner Braudrick presented the different outreach workshops planned and who will be
included in the Stakeholder Advisory group meetings.
Chair Young moved to take a 5-minute recess at 6:56 PM. Commissioner Smith
seconded. The meeting reconvened at 7:02PM.
3. Action Item: Nomination and Appointment of Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee
Member to Fill Vacant Seat and Selection of Subcommittee Chair
Planner Braudrick informed the commissioners that Commissioner Dziadek is currently the
only member on the Subcommittee. Commissioner Dziadek and Commissioner Smith
nominated Commissioner Stanley. Commissioner Schorr nominated herself.
Commissioner Steiger agreed with both nominations. Commissioner Fleming seconded
nominating Commissioner Schorr.
Comm Schorr gave a short statement on why she would like to be on the subcommittee.
Comm Stanley explained some difficulties as far as his schedule is concerned.
Vice Chair Fleming pointed out that three members must be part of this subcommittee.
Chair Young suggested Commissioner Schorr be the subcommittee Chair.
After discussion between commissioners, Chair Young appointed Commissioner Stanley as
the Chair of the subcommittee.
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April 24, 2024, 2024
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STAFF UPDATES
1. UAC Joint Meeting Topics
Planner Braudrick explained that due to the Public Works Director being out of office and the
City Engineer wanting to be included in the conversation, the joint meeting will be pushed to a
later date.
2.Department of Commerce Short Course on Local Planning
Planner Braudrick encouraged commissioners to partake in the short course and provide the
certification to staff when completed.
3. Vacant and Blighted Properties
Planner Braudrick explained that City Counil has directed CED to improve blighted and vacant
properties using incentives available.
4.Municipal Code Update: Mobile/Itinerate Vendors
Planner Braudrick explained how allowing these vendors to operate inside the City encourages
them to eventually evolve into brick-and-mortar businesses.
5.Municipal Code Update: Temporary and Transitional Housing
Planner Walker reviewed the director’s determination, which allows for transitional housing, to
increase the gradient of housing in our community and help those needing permanent housing.
6.Municipal Code Update: FEMA Floodplain Code Update
Planner Habel gave an overview of the FEMA Floodplain code update, where comments from the
Department of Ecology and FEMA are incorporated into the code. He went over the timeline for
the update to be presented to Planning Commission and City Council for review.
7.Olympic Peninsula Tourism Strategic Master Plan
Planner Braudrick spoke on future tourism plans, which include encouraging sustainable
economic development, supporting housing, and supporting jobs.
8.Hearing Examiner Codified Responsibilities
Planner Cartmel reviewed the Hearing Examiner's responsibilities and what is codified, including
Director determinations.
9.Monthly Building and Housing Report
Planner Walker briefly updated the 2024 January-March Building Report and the housing
programs that were taken advantage of. He spoke on the Hardship Fee Waiver program, which
focuses on economic hardship and is separate from the Building Permit Fee Waiver program. He
then gave an update on the Permit-Ready Plans being utilized and an update on the Multi-Family
Tax Exemption program.
10.Monthly Builders Round Table Report
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April 24, 2024, 2024
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Planner Cartmel gave an update on the Builders Round Table and gave details on what was
presented during the meeting.
11.Monthly Natural Resources Report
Planner Habel gave an update on the past two volunteer event outcomes. He expanded on the
DNR grant and future plans for managing and preserving the urban forests.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS
1.Clallam County Housing Solutions Committee
Commissioner Dziadek gave her thoughts on the City Council’s discussion to eliminate bylaws
for all committees and commissions. She shared information about Wave/Astound.
Commissioner Steiger explained that whatever we speak about needs to be worded and explained
so the public can understand. The state has passed laws requiring apprentice workers to be utilized
on state-funded projects.
Commissioner Smith inquired how to get items onto the agenda and looks forward to an update
on the 8th Street Paving program. She would also like the City to discuss how to lower the fees for
churches to house tiny homes/RVs on their property.
Commissioner Stanley spoke about the 8th Street Paving program, especially focusing on the bike
lanes. He finds it unnecessary to have a bike lane on 8th Street, as it is such a busy street. He gave
his recommendations on where bike lanes would be most beneficial. He would like to see a larger
bike plan that focuses on bikeways that don’t impact neighborhoods negatively.
Vice Chair Fleming encouraged the City to get trees planted downtown as quickly as possible.
Commissioner Fleming attended a planning conference in Port Townsend and provided details on
his experience.
MOTION: Vice Chair Fleming moved to add a discussion item to a future meeting to related
to the 8th Street Paving project and an active transportation discussion. Smith seconded the
motion.
Discussion between commissioners followed.
The motion passed unanimously, 7-0, through roll call vote.
Vice Chair Fleming continued speaking on community engagement and the importance of making
sure all those who are involved have a basic understanding of what is going on so as not to limit
the depth of discussions at community engagement events.
Chair Young gave a report of a few commissioners taking the short course and public records
training. He would like Planning Commission discussions to be kept through using the City email
addresses instead of private email addresses. He would like to understand how bylaws are changed
and adopted. Planner Cartmel gave some insight on why City Council is discussing that all
commissions follow the same bylaws.
Discussion between commissioners and staff continued.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chair Young moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously, 7-0, through consent vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
Jade Anderson, Secretary Colin Young, Chair
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Jade Anderson, Secretary
Discussion Item
Vacant and
Blighted Properties
Date: April 16, 2024
To: City Council
From: Calvin W. Goings, Deputy City Manager
Ben Braudrick, Planning Supervisor
Subject: Vacant and Blighted Properties Update
Background / Analysis: Several City Council members have requested options for transitioning
vacant and blighted properties to more active uses.
On March 6, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance 3728. As part of this legislation, City staff is
directed to work with the Planning Commission to address vacant and blighted properties. Specifically:
Section 16. City staff is directed to prepare and deliver the following reports:
A. Vacant and Blighted Properties
As part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, the Directors of Finance, Community and Economic
Development, Public Works and Utilities, Police Chief, and City Attorney will present options
to the Planning Commission for encouraging the redevelopment of vacant an d blighted
properties.
Community and Economic Development staff have tentatively identified the June 26, 2024, meeting of
the Planning Commission to kick off this discussion. Staff will provide periodic updates to the City
Council as this work with the Planning Commission proceeds.
Council has previously indicated support for a fee on vacant and blighted properties as one of six possible
future City revenue sources. As part of the discussion with the Planning Commission potential fees will
be discussed relevant to vacant and blighted properties with a recommendation that will move forward to
Council for consideration.
Additionally, at the August 22, 2023, meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) a motion passed
(attached) 4-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance that requires all vacant properties
with or without a structure that are serviceable by utilities to be charged the minimum utility base rate.
This memo is intended to be an update only.
Funding Overview: Information only.
Attachment: August 22, 2023, UAC Minutes
Summary: Several City Council members have requested options for transitioning vacant and blighted
properties to more active uses. Ordinance 3728 directs City staff to work with the Planning Commission
on this issue.
Funding: Information only.
Recommendation: Information only.
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UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Hybrid Meeting
Port Angeles, WA 98362
August 22,2023
3:30 p.m.
t.A. Callto Order
Chair Mattias Jdrvegren called the meeting to order at 3:34 pm.
B. RollCall
UAC Assigned
Councilmembers Present:Councilmember Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin and Councilmember Amy Miller (excused
late arrival at 3:38)
UAC Members Present:
UAC Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Chair Mattias Jdrvegren, Robert Kajfasz, and Richard French
Mayor Kate Dexter and Laura Dodd.
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Public Works and Utilities Director Mike Healy, Power Resources Manager Gregg
King, Community Services Deputy Director/CED Manager Shannen Cartmel, Capital
Projects Engineer Vince Mctntyre, Source Control and PPA Howard Carlseen,
Principal Planner/CED Ben Braudrick, Systems Network Analyst Daniel Harris, Public
Works Management Assistant Jessica Toth, and City Attorney William Bloor.
Public Comment: The public is invited to provide written comments via e-mail prior to the meeting, call-
in and via WebEx.
There was no public comment.
Late ltems
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin requested to add recommendation to the City Council about vacant
properties being connected to City utility services.
Chair J6rvegren asked if there was any objection to adding this late item to the agenda. Hearing no
objection, item was added to the agenda
Approval of Minutes
Member French moved to approve the June 13,2023, minutes. Member Kajfasz second the motion.
Ghair Jdrvegren asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried
4-0.
Fee Ordinance/Fee Gonsultant Study Methodology and the State LadGity Gouncil
Recommendation to add Second ADU
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Community Services Deputy Director/CED Manager Shannen Cartmel gave a verbal update on the
Housing Action lmplementation Grant, received in 2021, which outlined a scope of work to include a
permit fee and utility connection charge review to be completed by a consultant. The qualifying
consultant, FCS Group, has been working with City staff over several months to determine the cost of
service the City provides in this on-going study. A complete fee study and new proposed fee schedule
will be presented to City Council in the nearfuture.
Discussion followed.
Community Services Deputy Director/CED Manager Shannen Cartmel gave a verbal update on ADU
base rate implementation. City Council approved and adopted amendments to Title 17 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code implementing the forthcoming accessory dwelling unit requirements which
includes two ADUs per property. These actions affect the policies implemented under ordinance 3695
which waves the water system, sewer development, and sewer connection fees and removes the base
rate for water and sewer services on monthly bills for ADUs.
The UAC members were asked to provide input on whether this policy will be extended to a second ADU
on the same propefty or if this policy needs to be amended.
Discussion followed.
V.Source Gontrol Fees Presentation
Capital Project Engineer Vince Mclntyre and Source Control and Pollution Prevention Specialist Howard
Carlseen presented. The presentation focused on the City's Stormwater Source Control Program and the
pollution Prevention Assistance Partnership with Ecology and how the two programs overlap. Each
private property cr businesses subject to routine stormrrater programmatic inspections shal! be charged a
fixed-rate fee to accommodate costs bore by the City in facilitating the Source Control Program. PPA's
mission is to protect Washington's residents and environment by helping small businesses reduce toxic
chemical use, safely manage dangerous waste, and keep stormwater free of pollutants. Ecology has
approved localjurisdictions to fund Stormwater Source Control Programs using PPA grant funds. The
City's expenses necessary to implement the Stormwater Source Control Program could be reimbursed
fully by the PPA program, therefore, it would not be necessary to assign the annual fee to eligible
businesses.
The UAC members were asked to provide input on whether they recommend the approach to utilize PPA
reimbursement funds to fund the City Source Control Program and allow the City to waive annual fees for
eligible businesses; should City staff pursue drafting revisions to Ordinance supporting this fee-offset
option to bring back to the UAC members for review and comment.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin moved to recommend and support this approach to utilize the
reimbursement funds to fund the Source Control Program and allow the City to waive the annual fees for
eligible businesses and recommend staff pursue drafting revisions to ordinance supporting this fee offset
and bring back draft language to the UAC for review and comment.
Councilmember Miller seconded the motion.
Chair J€irvegren asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing no opposition, the motion carried 5-0
Vtt. UAC Subcommittee Selection/2025 Gomprehensive Plan Periodic Update / Discussion
principal Planner/CED Ben Braudrick discussed that every 10 years, the City has to go through a periodic
comprehensive plan update to ensure that legislation and administrative code and revised code that the
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State has created is maintained in the City's code. lt is an opportunity for the City to take a look at its long
range ptan as the foundational plan for the entire City to be completed by 2025. City staff is looking to
create a more engrossed process to develop the comprehensive plan with local stakeholders. Multiple
subcommittees have been created to ensure that they have a voice in this process. UAC members were
asked to create a subcommittee to be involved to provide professional guidance in regard to the utility's
element of the plan. City staff asked that at least one, no more than three, representative(s) be involved
in the stakeholder engagement process.
Discussion followed
Late ltem: vacant properties voluntarily disconnecting from utilities
Councilmember Schromen-Wawrin moved to recommend to the City Council adopting an ordinance that
all vacant properties, with or without a structure, that are serviceable by available utilities and solid waste
routes be charged the minimum of the utility base rate in accordance with regular utility billcycles, unless
prohibited by law.
Councilmember Miller seconded the motion.
Discussion followed.
Chair Jiirvegren asked if there was unanimous consent, hearing opposition, the motion went to a
voice vote. Four voted in favor. One voted in opposition.
The motion carried 4-1.
Galendar of Actions & Meetings
pubtic Works and Utilities Director Mike Healy suggested to the UAC members that the next meeting
should include appointments to the UAC subcommittee.
Chair Jdrvegren agreed the appointments should be added to the next meeting agenda
Next Meeting Date: September 12,2023
Adjournment: 4:43 P.m.
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Discussion Item
Mobile and Itinerate
Vendors
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chloe Bonsen, Associate Planner
MEETING DATE: June 26, 2024
RE: Mobile and Itinerant Vendors Municipal Code Amendment
Project Summary:
Chapter 17.26 RS—Retail Stands outlines what is currently permissible as a Retail Stand. Other than
parking lot uses, it is the only section of code that deals specifically with vendors that are not “brick and
mortar.” The general purpose of Chapter 17.26 is to allow only one particular use: the stereotypical New
York hotdog stand located on a downtown sidewalk.
Ultimately, the goal of the amendment is to support a more flexible, vibrant, and diverse business
economy for local entrepreneurs. Proposed amendments to the code will suggest an transition of the
conditional use to a licensing program permitting uses such as food trucks, itinerate vendors, mobile
vendors, and other businesses on wheels. This amendment proposal will assist in educating applicants on
what types of uses are allowed where and when, and help staff provide better customer service to those
community members looking to start a mobile business in Port Angeles.
The following linked items include the current code Chapters 17.26—Retail Stands and 5.58—Transient
Merchants. Following the code sections are some background readings on what others have done and the
history surrounding mobile and itinerant vendors to assist in the future discussions the Planning
Commission will hold.
Supportive Materials
Discussion Item
Temporary and
Transitional Housing
Director’s Determination
Date: October 5, 2023
Subject: Permitting and inspection process for proposed transitional and interim supportive housing structures in the City
of Port Angeles.
Summary: The city of Port Angeles supports transitional and interim housing. The Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC)
leaves room for discretion about the procedure for establishing these types of housing, so the purpose of this document is
to establish minimum standards for siting these types of housing. This determination pertains to both religious organizations
and non-religious entities.
Question: What is the regulatory pathway to permit Transitional and Interim housing in the City of Port Angeles that meets
fire, life, and safety standards?
Applicability: For purposes of this determination, only the Fire, Life, and Safety requirements contained herein apply to
transitional and interim housing provided by religious organizations under RCW 36.01.290.
Findings of Fact
The Director of Community and Economic Development makes the following finding of fact;
1.Currently adopted codes by the city of Port Angeles do not thoroughly address the permitting process for transitional
and interim housing structures.
2. Currently adopted codes by the city of Port Angeles do not adequately address fire, life, and safety standards.
3.Temporary use permits may be located in any zone; provided, required setbacks of the zone where the temporary use
permit is to occur are provided to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
4.RCW 35A.21.360 requires religious organizations the allowed use of providing shelter to those experiencing
homelessness on owned and managed properties.
5.Temporary use and Transitional use serve separate needs for sheltering.
Definitions
Transitional Housing: For purposes of this determination, a project that provides housing and supportive services to
involuntarily unhoused persons or families for up to two years and that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of
homeless persons and families into independent living. Transitional housing structures can be permanent if the occupancy
of the structures complies with the definition in RCW 84.36.043.
Interim Housing: Any premises, structures, or portion thereof used or intended to be used as a place where provisional
sleeping or rooming accommodations are available on a temporary basis to persons who lack permanent housing, are
experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless, with or without compensation from the resident.
Factory Assembled Structure: Any structure, including a factory built tiny house with or without a chassis (wheels), designed
primarily for human occupancy other than a manufactured or mobile home the structure or any room of which is either
entirely or substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other than the building site where the structure will be used.
See RCW 43.22.450.
Encampment: For purposes of this determination, any assemblage of temporary or permanent structures that are used for
occupancy, not affixed to the land permanently, and not permanently connected to fixed utilities.
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Determination
The Director of Community & Economic Development is authorized to make interpretations of the PAMC that the
Department of Community & Economic Development administers, so long as there is a rational basis to support the
interpretation.
The City of Port Angeles supports the sheltering of unhoused community members and support organizations as well as
private property owners right to do so provided fire, life, and safety requirements are adequately met.
Therefore, the City is making a Director's Determination that private property owners may host Temporary and Transitional
structures on private property provided the outlined permitting process is completed.
PROCEDURE
Interim Housing:
1.Must apply for a temporary use permit;
2. Must apply for building permit(s) if land use approval is granted;
3.Site Built Structures must be reviewed and approved by the City of Port Angeles.;
4.If the structure is built off-site, the structure must be permitted through the Washington Department of Labor and
Industries’ (L&I’s) Factory Assembled Structure program; and
5.Meet Fire, Life, and Safety requirements per International Fire Code and International Building code.
Transitional Housing:
1.Must apply for a conditional use permit unless permitted in the zone by Title 17 PAMC;
2. Must apply for building permit(s) if land use approval is granted;
3.Site Built Structures must be reviewed and approved by the City of Port Angeles.;
4.If the structure is built off-site, the structure must be permitted through L&I’s Factory Assembled Structure
program; and
5.Meet Fire, Life, and Safety requirements per International Fire Code and International Building code.
FIRE, LIFE, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Building Requirements
1.Any interim structure containing a sleeping area must contain one operable window that allows for user-controlled
ventilation and natural light. An outswing door allowing egress from a transitional and interim housing shall be
provided and must incorporate a landing appropriately sized for the swing of door. All decks, stairs, landings, ramps,
and guardrails shall be per code. The door providing sufficient egress may incorporate the window providing
ventilation and natural light per code.
2. Transitional and interim supportive housing must be located a minimum of 20 feet from the property line of abutting
properties, unless the Director finds that a reduced buffer width will provide adequate separation between the
structures and adjoining uses.
3.Each interim structure and any common use building must contain a combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector
with 10-year lithium batteries. The operating entity shall ensure that all such detectors are properly placed and
maintained. The smoke detector will be required to be hard-wired if power is supplied to the unit from City services.
4.Locks or latches on doors and windows that might inhibit an emergency escape from within the unit are prohibited.
A single cylinder deadbolt lock or lever-handled door latch is permitted, as long as it does not require the use of a
tool or key to lock or unlock it from inside the unit.
5.Interim and Transitional structures with more than one sleeping area, must be built to International Residential Code
or be affixed with a label from Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I).
6.Unless previously approved by L&I’s Factory-Assembled Structures (FAS), Interim and Transitional housing must
have a door with a minimum opening of 36 inches.
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7.Common use structures like restrooms, bathing facilities or kitchens shall drain to sanitary sewer, the connection
shall meet State, County and City requirements and shall not cause or contribute to any sanitary spills or other public
health problems.
8. Any transitional and interim housing must have a Class C interior fire rating (painted plywood) or drywall per code.
9.Permanent mounted heaters are required per code. All heaters shall be mounted a minimum of 60 inches above
finished floor elevation. All other clearances shall be per code. Any in-wall permanently mounted heaters must
meet national standards such as UL and auto-tilt shut off per code. All fixed heaters shall be ceiling or high wall
mounted per code. Portable heating appliances are prohibited. Heaters shall be installed by the developer prior to
occupancy. If heaters require replacement, they shall only be replaced by the facility operator or designated
maintenance contractor.
10.For all Interim and Transitional structures, an exterior porch light is required if dusk to dawn exterior lighting is not
provided on the grounds of the interim housing facility. The exterior porch light must be hard-wired per code.
11.All utilities, including but not limited to, electrical and stored energy shall be installed per code and maintained
accessible for emergency access.
12.All ADA requirements shall be per code.
a.A minimum of 1 unit or 10% of the structures must be ADA compliant, whichever is greater.
13.All required plumbing fixtures, kitchen facilities, and common areas shall be installed per code.
Operational Requirements
1.It is the responsibility of the sponsoring agency or site management to ensure all permit conditions are always
maintained.
2.There must be a written agreement, which includes a code of conduct, submitted by the applicant to the City for
approval. The agreement between the applicant and the City must specify the relationship between residents and
the managing agency, if any, host organization, and all volunteers working with residents of the facility. Any
potential resident must agree to the terms of this agreement prior to residing on site.
3.No smoking or vaping is permitted within any structure including transitional and interim housing and any other
structure designed to provide private shelter to an individual or family. The operating entity must provide a separate
dedicated smoking area which is always strictly enforced.
4. Storage or waste accumulation is not permitted in any underfloor or concealed spaces.
5. The following items and activities are prohibited within or adjacent to any Interim or Transitional structure:
a.Any open flame including candles;
b. Burning of incense or other types of open flame or fuel gas appliances or other equipment;
c.Convection or toaster ovens; and
d. Hot plates
6.Microwaves are allowed. Cooking activities outside the use of a microwave are only allowed in an officially
designated cooking area.
7.An interim or transitional housing facility, including all temporary structures and common-use structures, shall be
subject to periodic inspections by the fire marshal per International Fire Code. An inspection of the entire site,
including structures, as necessary, will be conducted prior to any extensions of the conditional use permit approval.
8.The Director is authorized to modify or add requirements for a specific site or use based on the unique features of
that site or use when the Director finds that doing so is necessary for the protection of fire, life, safety, and sanitation,
provided the additional requirements do not conflict with applicable laws. The findings shall be in writing.
Site Plan and Land Use Requirements
1.All Interim and Transitional structures must have a minimum separation of 10 feet from other structures, including
but not limited to interim housing, transitional housing and other buildings. Storage or waste is not permitted within
the 10’ separation zone. Separation distance is measured from the end of any protrusions from the structure such as
awnings.
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2.Common use structures like restrooms, bathing facilities or kitchens must be labeled by Washington State Labor
and Industries or built to International Code requirements. All Interim and Transitional structures will be supported
by a temporary foundation as approved by the building official. All structures shall be anchored per an approved
method.
3.There must be clear numbering of all individual units labeled on the exterior of unit. Unit numbers must be
a minimum of 4” in height and in contrast to the background.
4.Each interim structure and any common use building must contain a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 1-
A:10-B:C. Fire Extinguishers shall be mounted in a fixed location directly adjacent to the entry door. The operating
entity shall ensure that all such detectors are properly placed and maintained. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected
annually as required by the International Fire Code. Nonresidential units will require fire extinguishers per the
International Fire Code.
5.A solid, site-obscuring fence at least seven feet or more in height shall be constructed outside any environmentally
sensitive area or buffer and at least five feet from the rear and side property lines and the front yard setback line.
All fencing setbacks from street rights-of-ways shall be determined by the Director of Public Works and Utilities
and the Director of Community and Economic Development. No temporary or permanent structures shall be
permitted outside of said required fence.
6.One off-street parking space is required for each two units. A parking plan shall be submitted with the land use
application.
7.The detailed site plan shall include roadways throughout the site that provide adequate emergency response
vehicle access and turnaround, including a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Urban Service Standard and
Guidelines detail. The minimum width of a fire department access road is 20’. All portions of structures shall be
located within 150’ of approved fire department access road.
8.Combustible waste material shall be controlled in accordance with the currently adopted International Fire Code.
Waste containers shall not be stored directly adjacent to structures or within the required 10’ separation zone.
9.Restricted access roadways or facilities must be approved by the Fire Marshals office and may require Knox key
control devices for emergency access.
10.Design standards of Title 17 PAMC do not apply to development covered under this determination.
11.A screen or visual buffer, consisting of fencing, vegetation, or other approved method, shall be provided around the
perimeter of the site.
12.A trash enclosure shall be provided on site.
Nothing in this determination shall be construed to contradict any provision within RCW 36.01.290. In the event of a conflict
between this determination and RCW 36.01.290, RCW 36.01.290 shall prevail. This determination may be superseded by
a subsequent determination and may not be the latest applicable determination of the City. The PAMC is the definitive set
of requirements applicable to new development. Determinations apply only where the PAMC is not specific enough to
enable application of regulations to a situation.
Signature Date
Shannen Cartmel, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development*
*Designee authorized to issue this document per the City Manager
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Staff Updates
2024 January-May
Building Report
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Year to Date Total
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
$1,100,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,100,000
4 4 5 12 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
$96,747.00 $94,945.00 $929,547.00 $520,638.00 $163,847.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,805,724
1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
$238,448.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,059,682.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,298,130
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
$65,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $65,000
1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
$2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $350,000.00 $555,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $907,000
0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
$0.00 $0.00 $200,000.00 $0.00 $671,350.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $871,350
0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $336,520.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $336,520
0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
$0.00 $655,052.00 $0.00 $0.00 $324,912.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $979,964
0 1 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
$0.00 $75,000.00 $100,000.00 $233,684.00 $192,570.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $601,254
42 11 16 15 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 98
$389,794.00 $270,110.00 $266,850.00 $154,091.00 $459,796.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,540,641
0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
$0.00 $0.00 $24,556.00 $0.00 $15,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40,056
50 18 27 32 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160
$1,891,989.00 $1,095,107.00 $1,520,953.00 $1,258,413.00 $6,779,177.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,545,639
0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
0 2 3 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
$35,793.06 $32,520.68 $95,372.41 $25,385.23 $80,377.03 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $269,448.41
Certificate of Occupancy
Permit Fees Paid
Comm
Ind
Public
Res
New Construction
Repair and Alteration
New Construction
New Single Family
New Accessory Structure
Repair and Alteration
Demolition and Moving
Repair and Alteration
New Construction
Repair and Alteration
New Multi Family
New Manufactured Home
Dwelling Units - ADU
Dwelling Units - Single Family
Dwelling Units-Manufactured Home
Dwelling Units - Multi Family (3+)
Total Dwelling Units
Total Permits Issued
Total Construction Valuation
Dwelling Units - Duplex