HomeMy WebLinkAbout3746ORDINANCE NO. �4q
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter 14.03.020
of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council of Port Angeles adopted
Ordinance 3742 updating various permit timelines to be compliant with Senate Bill 5290;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles seeks to bring even greater clarity and
transparency to the permitting process, especially to the process of extending building and
fire related permits.
Now, Therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendments. Chapter 14.03.020 PAMC is hereby amended as follows:
Amendments to International Codes.
Pursuant to RCW 19.27.040, RCW 19.27.060(3) and (4), and PAMC 14.03.010, the following
amendments to the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire
Code, and Uniform Sign Code are adopted:
A. International Building Code, International Residential Code, Section [A] 105.5, and the
International Fire Code. Section FAl 105.3.1 are hereby amended to read as follows:
a) Building and fire permits shall become expired one year from the date of issuance.
b) For any work not completed before the original expiration date, permit(s) may be renewed
for an additional one-year period by requesting the extension in writing. The request must
be made before the expiration date and is subject to renewal fees, as found in the most
current Port Angeles Municipal Code: Master Fee Schedule.
c) For any work not completed before the end of the 2nd additional years expiration date, the
permit(s) may be renewed one last time for an additional one-year period by requesting the
extension in writing. The request must be made before the expiration date and is subject to
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renewal fees, as found in the most current Port Angeles Municipal Code: Master Fee
Schedule.
d) After the initial first year, and optionally requested two one-year extensions, the permit
will become expired at the end of the final expiration date. Any remaining work must be
submitted and reviewed as part of a new application with all new fees.
e) If a request for renewal is not received before the expiration date, the permit will become
expired and all unfinished work must be submitted as part of a new application with all
new fees.
Section 2 — Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of the
scrivener's/clerical errors, references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules or
regulations, or ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any references thereto.
Section 3 — Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or
circumstances, are 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, being an exercise of the power specifically delegated
to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect April 1,
2025. Building and fire permits issued prior to April 1, 2025, shall also expire on April 1, 2026.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the g day ofarGG� , 2025.
Kate Dexter, Mayor
APPRO ED AS TO FORM:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Kari Martinez -Bailey, i Clerk
Summary of Ordinances Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on March 18, 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 3746
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amending Chapter 14.03.020 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
This ordinance, being an exercise of the power specifically delegated to the City legislative body,
is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect April 1, 2025. Building and fire
permits issued prior to April 1, 2025, shall also expire on April 1, 2026.
The full texts of Ordinances are available at City Hall in the Clerk's office, on the City's website
at www.cityoofpa.us or will be mailed upon request.
Kari Martinez -Bailey
City Clerk
Published by summary: March 22, 2025