Contents of Lynnwood Municipal Code
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Title 1
General Provisions
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1.01
Adoption of Code
- 1.01.010 Adoption of code.
- 1.01.020 Copies as proof of ordinances.
- 1.01.025 Purpose and policy declared.
- 1.01.030 Adoption of new material.
- 1.01.040 Title and citation of code.
- 1.01.050 Purpose of catchlines.
- 1.01.055 Revisions of ordinances.
- 1.01.060 Continuation of ordinances.
- 1.01.070 Reference applies to amendments.
- 1.01.080 Classification of offenses – Penalties.
- 1.01.085 Enforcement.
- 1.01.090 Savings clause.
- 1.01.100 Severability.
- 1.08 Publication of Ordinances
- 1.12 Notices – Posting
- 1.16 Noncharter Code City Classification
- 1.20 Ordinance Adoption
- 1.30 Citizen Initiative and Referendum Powers
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1.35
Application Processing and Review
- 1.35.001 Administration of development regulations.
- 1.35.004 Environmental review and limitation on hearings and appeals.
- 1.35.005 Project permit – Definition.
- 1.35.010 Permit applications.
- 1.35.015 Complete application.
- 1.35.018 Close-out of abandoned application.
- 1.35.020 Notice of application.
- 1.35.025 Time limit.
- 1.35.030 Contact person for application processing.
- 1.35.033 Request for additional information during application processing.
- 1.35.035 Combined public hearing.
- 1.35.040 Notice of decision.
- 1.35.060 Exemptions from project permit application processing.
- 1.35.070 Determining consistency with the development regulations and comprehensive plan.
- 1.35.075 Limit on scope of review.
- 1.35.080 Optional consolidated review process.
- 1.35.085 Transcript.
- 1.35.090 Time computation.
- 1.35.095 Recordation of permit approval.
- 1.35.100 Process I: public hearing and decision by the hearing examiner – Scope.
- 1.35.105 Applicability.
- 1.35.110 State Environmental Policy Act.
- 1.35.115 Decision and appeal authority.
- 1.35.125 Referral to city departments and other agencies.
- 1.35.130 Threshold determination.
- 1.35.140 Notice of hearing.
- 1.35.145 Conduct of the public hearing.
- 1.35.148 Parties of record.
- 1.35.150 Hearing examiner action.
- 1.35.155 Criteria.
- 1.35.160 Written decision.
- 1.35.165 Distribution of decision.
- 1.35.168 Request for reconsideration.
- 1.35.170 Hearing examiner power to correct or clarify.
- 1.35.175 Appeal of hearing examiner decision.
- 1.35.180 Amendment of an approved project or permit.
- 1.35.200 Process II: administrative decisions – Appeal to hearing examiner.
- 1.35.210 Scope.
- 1.35.220 Process on appeal.
- 1.35.230 Notice of appeal hearing.
- 1.35.240 Appeal hearing.
- 1.35.245 Authority and action of hearing examiner.
- 1.35.250 Distribution and effect of examiner’s decision.
- 1.35.255 Request for reconsideration.
- 1.35.260 Appeal of hearing examiner’s decision to superior court.
- 1.35.300 Process III: administrative permits review process.
- 1.35.310 Scope.
- 1.35.320 State Environmental Policy Act.
- 1.35.325 Authority of department directors.
- 1.35.330 Public notice of impending decision.
- 1.35.333 Public comment process before director’s decision.
- 1.35.335 Department director’s decision.
- 1.35.336 Approval criteria.
- 1.35.337 Limitations on modification.
- 1.35.340 Decision of the director.
- 1.35.345 Effect of director’s decision.
- 1.35.347 Commencement of activity.
- 1.35.350 Appeal of department.
- 1.35.360 Process on appeal.
- 1.35.400 Process IV: decision by the city council after review by the planning commission or hearing examiner – Scope.
- 1.35.405 Applicability.
- 1.35.410 State Environmental Policy Act.
- 1.35.415 Authority for hearings and decisions.
- 1.35.425 Referral to city departments and other agencies.
- 1.35.430 Threshold determination.
- 1.35.434 Repealed.
- 1.35.436 Legislative actions – Public hearing.
- 1.35.440 Notice of hearing.
- 1.35.445 Conduct of a public hearing.
- 1.35.448 Parties of record.
- 1.35.450 Repealed.
- 1.35.455 Criteria.
- 1.35.460 Findings of fact and conclusions of law.
- 1.35.465 City council decision – Distribution.
- 1.35.470 Administrative services director power to correct or clarify.
- 1.35.480 Appeal to superior court.
- 1.35.600 Process VI: appeals of administrative determinations to the hearing examiner – Scope.
- 1.35.605 Authority of hearing examiner.
- 1.35.610 Set date of appeal hearing.
- 1.35.615 Notice of appeal hearing.
- 1.35.620 Distribution of notice of appeal hearing.
- 1.35.625 Appeal hearing.
- 1.35.630 Action by the hearing examiner.
- 1.35.635 Distribution of decision.
- 1.35.640 Appeal to city council.
- 1.35.700 Process VII: appeals of decisions by the hearing examiner to city council – Scope.
- 1.35.702 Process VII: time for appeal.
- 1.35.705 Authority of city council.
- 1.35.708 Time limit.
- 1.35.710 Content of request for appeal.
- 1.35.715 Notice of appeal meeting.
- 1.35.720 Distribution of notice of appeal meeting.
- 1.35.725 Appeal meeting.
- 1.35.730 Action by the city council.
- 1.35.733 Report of city council decision.
- 1.35.735 Finance director power to correct or clarify.
- 1.35.740 Appeal to superior court.
- 1.35.800 Recodified.
- 1.35.810 Recodified.
- 1.37 Repealed
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1.40
Code Enforcement
- 1.40.010 Definitions.
- 1.40.020 Enforcement.
- 1.40.030 Enforcement actions.
- 1.40.040 Civil penalty.
- 1.40.050 Notice of violation and order of corrective action.
- 1.40.060 Voluntary correction agreement.
- 1.40.070 Repealed.
- 1.40.080 Order assessing civil penalties.
- 1.40.090 Right of appeal.
- 1.40.100 Appeal hearing.
- 1.40.110 Authority and action of hearing examiner.
- 1.40.120 Distribution and effect of examiner’s decision.
- 1.40.125 Civil infractions.
- 1.40.130 Criminal offenses.
- 1.40.135 Abatement.
- 1.40.137 Recovery of penalties and costs.
- 1.40.140 Limited commission.
- 1.40.150 Authority of city attorney.
- 1.45 Repealed
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1.01
Adoption of Code
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Title 2
Administration and Personnel
Revised
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2.04
City Council
- 2.04.010 Time and place of regular business meetings.
- 2.04.020 Effect of holiday falling on meeting day.
- 2.04.030 Time and place of work sessions.
- 2.04.040 Purpose of work sessions.
- 2.04.050 Journal of proceedings.
- 2.04.060 Qualifications to hold city elective office.
- 2.04.070 Qualifications in addition to state law.
- 2.04.072 Compensation of councilmembers.
- 2.04.073 Other benefits – Councilmembers.
- 2.04.074 Councilmember waiver and election not to receive compensation.
- 2.04.075 Repealed.
- 2.04.076 Reimbursement of business expenses.
- 2.04.080 Position created – Administrative assistant.
- 2.04.090 Compensation.
- 2.04.100 Repealed.
- 2.04.110 Duties.
- 2.04.120 Supervision.
- 2.04.130 Confidentiality.
- 2.06 City Council Confirmation Process for Appointed Officials and Employees
- 2.08 Assistant to the Mayor
- 2.10 Mayor
- 2.11 Mayor Pro Tempore
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2.12
Finance Director
- 2.12.010 Office – Established.
- 2.12.015 Office – Change of title.
- 2.12.020 Office – Effective date of combination.
- 2.12.030 Office – Appointive not elective.
- 2.12.035 Appointment of an interim finance director.
- 2.12.040 Powers and duties.
- 2.12.045 Limited authority to write off uncollectible debt.
- 2.12.050 Bond required.
- 2.12.060 Salary.
- 2.14 City Clerk
- 2.16 City Attorney
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2.19
Municipal Court
- 2.19.010 Court established.
- 2.19.020 Jurisdiction.
- 2.19.030 Repealed.
- 2.19.040 Salaries and costs.
- 2.19.042 Repealed.
- 2.19.044 Repealed.
- 2.19.046 Annual report.
- 2.19.050 Municipal court employees.
- 2.19.060 Judges pro tem.
- 2.19.070 Judicial vacancy.
- 2.19.080 Municipal court hours.
- 2.19.090 Sentences.
- 2.19.100 Deferral and suspension of sentences.
- 2.19.110 Complaints.
- 2.19.120 Pleadings, practice and procedure.
- 2.19.130 Case transfers.
- 2.19.140 Court seal.
- 2.19.150 Repealed.
- 2.19.160 Repealed.
- 2.19.170 Criminal process.
- 2.19.180 Revenue – Disposition.
- 2.19.190 Judges – Election – Appointment – Duties.
- 2.20 Repealed
- 2.21 Office of Neighborhoods and Community Affairs
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2.22
Hearing Examiner
- 2.22.010 Purpose.
- 2.22.020 Hearing examiner – Office created – Duties.
- 2.22.030 Hearing examiner – Appointment.
- 2.22.040 Hearing examiner – Qualifications.
- 2.22.050 Hearing examiner – Removal.
- 2.22.060 Hearing examiner – Freedom from improper influence.
- 2.22.070 Hearing examiner – Conflict of interest.
- 2.22.080 Hearing examiner – Prescription of rules for hearings.
- 2.22.090 Hearing examiner – Powers.
- 2.22.100 Land use issues – Report of community development department.
- 2.22.170 Report to and meeting with planning commission and city council.
- 2.22.210 Notice of violation – Administrative appeal.
- 2.22.220 Notice of violation – Extension of date set for correction.
- 2.22.230 Enforcement hearings.
- 2.22.240 Collection of civil penalty.
- 2.23 Development and Business Services
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2.24
Advisory Bodies – General Provisions
- 2.24.010 Definitions.
- 2.24.020 Scope of work.
- 2.24.030 Membership, nomination and confirmation process, reappointment process, residency and voter registration requirements, and responsibilities.
- 2.24.040 Officers – Identification and election.
- 2.24.050 Quorums, transacting business and resolutions.
- 2.24.060 Vacancies.
- 2.24.070 Multiple appointments prohibited.
- 2.24.080 Conflicts of interest.
- 2.24.090 Liaisons and administrative support.
- 2.24.100 Procedures, records and minutes.
- 2.24.110 Meetings.
- 2.24.120 Compensation and reimbursement of expenses.
- 2.24.130 Lobbying efforts.
- 2.25 Repealed
- 2.26 Arts Commission
- 2.27 Tourism Advisory Committee
- 2.28 Parks and Recreation Board
- 2.29 Planning Commission
- 2.30 History and Heritage Board
- 2.31 Public Facilities District
- 2.32 Park Department
- 2.34 Repealed
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2.36
Police Department
- 2.36.010 Department established.
- 2.36.020 Enforcement duties.
- 2.36.030 Police chief’s appointment, powers and duties.
- 2.36.040 Compensation.
- 2.36.050 Reserve policemen – Appointment and bond.
- 2.36.060 Reserve policemen – Control – Discharge.
- 2.36.070 Reserve policemen – Compensation.
- 2.36.090 Reserve policemen – Training and regulations.
- 2.36.100 Reserve policemen – Powers and duties.
- 2.36.105 Reserve officers – Relief and pension benefits.
- 2.36.110 Operation of jail.
- 2.37 Repealed
- 2.38 Disability Board
- 2.39 Firemen’s Pension Board
- 2.40 Sewer Department
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2.44
Street and Public Works Department
- 2.44.010 Department established and duties described.
- 2.44.020 Supervision of department – Appointment of assistants.
- 2.44.030 Adoption of qualifications and regulations.
- 2.44.040 Administrative permits – Public works and DBS departments.
- 2.44.050 Administration of development regulations.
- 2.44.060 Interpretation of codes.
- 2.44.070 Payment of required fees with submittals and major resubmittals.
- 2.44.080 Application submittal requirements.
- 2.45 Repealed
- 2.47 Human Services Commission
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2.48
Basic Compensation Plan
- 2.48.010 Plan established.
- 2.48.020 Definitions.
- 2.48.030 General provisions.
- 2.48.035 Pay steps.
- 2.48.110 Reclassification to higher range.
- 2.48.112 Retiree health savings plan.
- 2.48.130 Exclusions and deductions.
- 2.48.175 Basic pay plan.
- 2.48.180 Repealed.
- 2.48.185 Repealed.
- 2.48.190 Repealed.
- 2.48.192 Repealed.
- 2.48.193 Repealed.
- 2.48.194 Repealed.
- 2.48.195 Union contract (salaries and wages).
- 2.48.200 Longevity pay.
- 2.48.210 Deferred compensation.
- 2.48.211 Deferred compensation – Firefighters.
- 2.48.220 Supplemental retirement plan for fire department personnel exempt from Social Security.
- 2.48.225 Longevity and educational incentive pay for police and fire command ranks.
- 2.48.230 Administration authorization.
- 2.48.235 Employee recognition.
- 2.48.237 Insurance benefits.
- 2.48.250 Severability.
- 2.49 Part-Time Employee Benefits Program
- 2.50 Personnel Benefits
- 2.52 Repealed
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2.54
Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
- 2.54.010 Definitions.
- 2.54.020 Holidays granted.
- 2.54.030 Accrual of annual vacation.
- 2.54.035 Shared leave.
- 2.54.040 Effect of leave on vacation.
- 2.54.050 Effect of termination on vacation.
- 2.54.060 Effect of transfer on vacation.
- 2.54.065 Sick leave entitlement.
- 2.54.070 Sick leave accrual.
- 2.54.080 Conditions for granting sick leave.
- 2.54.085 Repealed.
- 2.54.086 Sick leave cash out.
- 2.54.090 Notification and report on taking sick leave.
- 2.54.100 Sick leave verification.
- 2.54.110 Failure to fulfill sick leave conditions.
- 2.54.115 Sick leave abuse.
- 2.54.120 Effect of other compensation on sick leave.
- 2.54.130 Effect of transfer or termination on sick leave.
- 2.54.135 Bereavement leave.
- 2.54.140 Crediting prior accrued benefits.
- 2.54.145 Sick leave incentive.
- 2.54.150 Repealed.
- 2.54.160 Repealed.
- 2.54.170 Management benefit program.
- 2.54.200 Severability.
- 2.56 Civil Service
- 2.58 Repealed
- 2.60 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
- 2.68 Information-Gathering Representatives
- 2.70 Performance Measurement and Results
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2.72
Budget Process
- 2.72.010 Policy.
- 2.72.020 Biennial budget planning calendar.
- 2.72.030 Proposed preliminary budget.
- 2.72.040 Mayor’s preliminary budget and message.
- 2.72.050 October-November hearings and work sessions on the preliminary budget.
- 2.72.060 Final decision, budget adoption.
- 2.72.070 Mid-biennial review and modification.
- 2.76 Procedure for Issuing Permits
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2.80
Disposition of Lost or Unclaimed Property and Monies
- 2.80.010 Finder’s duties.
- 2.80.020 Circumstances extinguishing finder’s claim.
- 2.80.030 Release of property to finder – Limitations.
- 2.80.040 Failure to comply with chapter – Forfeiture of right to property.
- 2.80.050 Duties of police department acquiring lost property.
- 2.80.060 Notice to owner required.
- 2.80.070 Disposition of property authorized.
- 2.80.080 Notice of sale.
- 2.80.090 Claim to found property by city employees.
- 2.80.100 Exceptions.
- 2.90 Legal Defense for City Employees
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2.92
Procurement and Contracting
Revised
- 2.92.010 Applicability, administration, and grant fund compliance.
- 2.92.020 Authorization.
- 2.92.030 Definitions.
- 2.92.040 Receipt and opening of bids, proposals or statements of qualification.
- 2.92.050 Procurements of goods and services. Revised
- 2.92.055 Environmentally preferable purchasing and product utilization.
- 2.92.060 Procurements of professional services and public works contracts.
- 2.92.070 Procurement of small works roster and limited public works projects.
- 2.92.080 Procurement of noncompetitive purchases and contracts.
- 2.92.090 Emergency purchases.
- 2.92.100 General provisions.
- 2.92.110 Credit card payments by officers and employees.
- 2.92.120 Collusion.
- 2.92.130 Cooperative purchasing.
- 2.92.140 Protest and appeal procedures.
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2.94
Code of Ethics
- 2.94.010 Policy.
- 2.94.020 Definitions.
- 2.94.030 Personal gain or profit – Use of persons, money or property.
- 2.94.040 Conflict of interest.
- 2.94.050 Acceptance of gifts.
- 2.94.060 Campaign activities.
- 2.94.070 Confidential information.
- 2.94.080 Board of ethics – Complaints against a councilmember, member of a board or commission, or mayor – Advisory opinions.
- 2.94.085 Conducting a board hearing on motions and a sufficient complaint.
- 2.94.090 Complaints against employees and officials other than the mayor, councilmembers, and members of advisory bodies.
- 2.94.095 Alternative procedure for complaints against employees and officials other than the mayor, council members, and members of advisory bodies.
- 2.94.100 Liberal construction – Limitation period – Effective date.
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2.96
Public Defense Services
- 2.96.010 Adoption.
- 2.96.020 Duties and responsibilities of counsel.
- 2.96.030 Caseload limits and types of cases.
- 2.96.040 Compensation.
- 2.96.050 Expenses.
- 2.96.060 Reports of attorney activity and vouchers.
- 2.96.070 Training.
- 2.96.080 Monitoring and evaluation of attorneys.
- 2.96.090 Substitution of attorneys or assignment of contract.
- 2.96.100 Qualifications of attorneys.
- 2.96.110 Disposition of client complaints.
- 2.96.120 Cause for termination or removal of attorney.
- 2.96.130 Nondiscrimination.
- 2.96.140 Guidelines for awarding defense contracts.
- 2.98 Repealed
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2.04
City Council
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Title 3
Finance
Revised
- 3.08 Excise Tax on Occupying or Using Publicly Owned Real or Personal Property
- 3.10 Excise Tax on Sale or Furnishing of Lodgings
- 3.11 Excise Tax on Sale of Real Property
- 3.12 Park Properties/Facilities and Recreational Services Reserve Fund
- 3.14 Cumulative Reserve Art Fund
- 3.16 Payroll and Claims Funds
- 3.20 Sewer Fund
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3.24
Local Improvements – Guaranty Fund
- 3.24.010 Maintenance and operation of the guaranty fund – General.
- 3.24.020 Minimum balance prescribed for the guaranty fund.
- 3.24.030 Use of guaranty fund to pay local improvement district obligations.
- 3.24.040 Use of guaranty fund to pay arbitrage rebate.
- 3.24.050 Ordinance supersedes Ordinance No. 85.
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3.28
Local Improvements – Financing
- 3.28.010 Procedure for levying assessments.
- 3.28.020 Petition and resolution procedures for initiating improvements.
- 3.28.030 Establishing district – Designating area to be assessed.
- 3.28.040 Methods for making improvements.
- 3.28.050 Costs to be assessed.
- 3.28.060 Providing for bond issuance.
- 3.28.070 Selling bonds.
- 3.28.080 Drawing warrants – Priority of claims.
- 3.28.090 Collection of assessments – Publication of collection notice.
- 3.28.100 Paying installments and interest.
- 3.28.110 Bond issuance on unpaid assessments.
- 3.28.115 Commencement of foreclosure proceedings.
- 3.28.116 Foreclosure procedure.
- 3.28.117 Alternative foreclosure procedure.
- 3.28.120 Form of bonds and coupons – Register.
- 3.28.130 Application of chapter.
- 3.28.140 Hearing examiners in local improvement district assessment proceedings.
- 3.30 Reimbursement Agreements
- 3.32 Suspense Fund
- 3.36 Equipment Rental Fund
- 3.38 Equipment Rental Reserve Fund
- 3.40 Sales or Use Tax
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3.41
Utility Taxes
- 3.41.010 Purpose.
- 3.41.020 Definitions.
- 3.41.030 Businesses subject to tax.
- 3.41.040 Exceptions and deductions from gross income.
- 3.41.050 Quarterly returns and payment.
- 3.41.060 Allocation of income for cellular telephone service.
- 3.41.070 Books and records – Inspection and confidentiality.
- 3.41.080 Investigation of returns.
- 3.41.090 Over or under payment.
- 3.41.100 Failure to make return.
- 3.41.110 Appeal to city council.
- 3.41.120 Rules and regulations.
- 3.41.130 Unlawful acts.
- 3.41.140 Penalty for violation.
- 3.41.150 Rate change.
- 3.42 Additional Sales and Use Tax
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3.43
Admissions Tax
- 3.43.010 Definitions.
- 3.43.020 Certificate of registration.
- 3.43.030 Tax levied.
- 3.43.040 Business license required.
- 3.43.050 Exemptions.
- 3.43.060 Counting number of admissions.
- 3.43.070 Printing admission charges.
- 3.43.075 Unlawful sales of tickets in excess of price.
- 3.43.080 Posting admission charge.
- 3.43.090 Tickets sold elsewhere than regular ticket office.
- 3.43.100 Collection and remittance.
- 3.43.110 Penalty for late payment.
- 3.43.120 Transient business remittance.
- 3.43.130 Applications and returns confidential.
- 3.43.140 Sporting events and places.
- 3.43.150 Ticket sale outlet.
- 3.43.160 Overpayment of admissions tax.
- 3.43.170 Inspection of records.
- 3.43.180 Violator – Violations.
- 3.43.190 Penalty for violation.
- 3.44 Advance Travel Expense Revolving Fund
- 3.45 Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing
- 3.50 Capital Development Fund
- 3.51 Program Development Fund
- 3.52 Federal Shared Revenue Fund
- 3.53 Revenue Stabilization Fund
- 3.56 Transportation Fund
- 3.57 ITS Program Fund
- 3.60 Fiscal and Cremation Agent
- 3.64 Repealed
- 3.68 Repealed
- 3.72 Cumulative Reserve Aid Car Fund
- 3.76 Cumulative Reserve Visual Aids Program Fund
- 3.80 Cumulative Reserve Fund for Self-Insurance
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3.82
Multiple-Unit Housing Property Tax Exemption
- 3.82.010 Findings.
- 3.82.020 Purpose.
- 3.82.030 Definitions.
- 3.82.040 Residential targeted area designation criteria.
- 3.82.050 Amendment or rescission of designation of residential targeted area.
- 3.82.060 Tax exemption for multifamily housing in residential targeted areas.
- 3.82.070 Application procedures.
- 3.82.080 Application review and issuance of conditional certificate.
- 3.82.090 Application for final certificate.
- 3.82.100 Issuance of final certificate.
- 3.82.110 Annual compliance review.
- 3.82.120 Cancellation of tax exemption.
- 3.82.130 Appeals to hearing examiner.
- 3.82.140 City center subarea designation as residential targeted area.
- 3.82.150 Repealed.
- 3.82.160 Severability.
- 3.82.170 Effective date of tax exemption.
- 3.82.180 Administrative forms.
- 3.84 Real Property Excise Tax Fund
- 3.85 Emergency Medical Service Property Tax Fund
- 3.86 Local Government Investment Pool
- 3.90 Interfund Loans
- 3.92 Payment of Claims
- 3.93 Donations of Property to City
- 3.94 Police Investigation Fund
- 3.95 Drug Enforcement Fund
- 3.96 Petty Cash Fund
- 3.97 Golf Course Fund
- 3.98 Business Park Rental Fund
- 3.99 Purchasing Imprest Fund
- 3.100 Repealed
- 3.102 Tree Fund
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3.104
Fees and Charges
Revised
- 3.104.005 Fee schedule.
- 3.104.010 LMC Title 1 fees and charges.
- 3.104.020 LMC Title 2 fees and charges.
- 3.104.030 LMC Title 3 fees and charges.
- 3.104.050 LMC Title 5 fees and charges.
- 3.104.060 LMC Title 6 fees and charges.
- 3.104.090 LMC Title 9 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.120 LMC Title 12 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.130 LMC Title 13 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.140 LMC Title 14 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.150 LMC Title 15 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.160 LMC Title 16 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.170 LMC Title 17 fees and charges.
- 3.104.180 LMC Title 18 fees and charges.
- 3.104.190 LMC Title 19 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.210 LMC Title 21 fees and charges. Revised
- 3.104.220 Parks, recreation and cultural arts department fees and charges.
- 3.104.230 Technology fee.
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3.105
Transportation Impact Fees
- 3.105.010 Title.
- 3.105.020 Purpose and intent.
- 3.105.030 Findings and authority.
- 3.105.040 Definitions.
- 3.105.050 Transportation impact fees methodology and applicability.
- 3.105.060 Assessment of transportation impact fees.
- 3.105.070 Independent fee calculations.
- 3.105.080 Exemptions.
- 3.105.090 Credits.
- 3.105.100 Adjustments.
- 3.105.110 Establishment of transportation impact fee account.
- 3.105.120 Administrative guidelines.
- 3.105.130 Refunds.
- 3.105.140 Use of funds.
- 3.105.150 Periodic adjustment of fees.
- 3.105.160 Administrative fees.
- 3.105.170 Reviews by the director and appeals.
- 3.105.180 Existing authority unimpaired.
- 3.105.190 Relationship to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- 3.105.200 Relationship to concurrency management.
- 3.105.210 Single-family residential deferral program.
- 3.106 Economic Development Infrastructure Fund
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3.107
Park Impact Fees
- 3.107.010 Title.
- 3.107.020 Purpose and intent.
- 3.107.030 Findings and authority.
- 3.107.040 Definitions.
- 3.107.050 Park impact fees methodology and applicability.
- 3.107.060 Assessment of park impact fees.
- 3.107.070 Independent fee calculations.
- 3.107.080 Exemptions.
- 3.107.090 Credits.
- 3.107.100 Adjustments.
- 3.107.110 Single-family residential deferral program.
- 3.107.120 Establishment of park impact fee account.
- 3.107.130 Administrative guidelines.
- 3.107.140 Refunds.
- 3.107.150 Use of funds.
- 3.107.160 Periodic adjustment of fees.
- 3.107.170 Administrative fees.
- 3.107.180 Reviews by the director and appeals.
- 3.107.190 Existing authority unimpaired.
- 3.107.200 Relationship to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
- 3.107.210 Relationship to concurrency management.
- 3.107.220 Phasing of fees.
- Title 4 (Reserved)
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Title 5
Business Regulations and Licenses
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5.04
Business Generally
- 5.04.002 Purpose of chapter.
- 5.04.005 Applicability.
- 5.04.010 Administrative authority – Definitions.
- 5.04.020 License to conduct business and compliance with applicable law.
- 5.04.025 Operating without a license.
- 5.04.030 Application for license – Decision of the director – Appeal.
- 5.04.035 Business license posting.
- 5.04.040 Term and renewal of license.
- 5.04.045 Revocation or suspension of business license.
- 5.04.050 Exemptions.
- 5.04.110 Separate licenses – When required.
- 5.04.120 Personal identification.
- 5.04.130 Penalty for violation of title.
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5.06
General Business, General Business Nonresident, Home Occupation
- 5.06.010 Definitions.
- 5.06.020 License required.
- 5.06.025 License application.
- 5.06.030 Employees’ fees for general businesses.
- 5.06.040 License fees.
- 5.06.042 Fee adjustments.
- 5.06.043 License renewal – Penalties.
- 5.06.050 Repealed.
- 5.06.060 Payrolls subject to audit.
- 5.06.090 First-time general business and home occupation business license.
- 5.08 Garbage Collecting
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5.16
Pawnbrokers
- 5.16.010 Definitions.
- 5.16.020 Pawnbroker’s license required.
- 5.16.021 Pawnbroker employee license required.
- 5.16.022 License requirements.
- 5.16.025 License fee.
- 5.16.030 Employment of unlicensed persons prohibited.
- 5.16.050 Receiving goods from certain people unlawful.
- 5.16.060 Pawnbroker – Interest charges.
- 5.16.061 Holding of personal property and right of rescission.
- 5.16.080 Secondhand dealer recordkeeping requirements and penalties to apply.
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5.18
Mobile Food Vendors
- 5.18.010 Purpose.
- 5.18.020 Definitions.
- 5.18.030 Mobile food vendor business – License required – Exemptions.
- 5.18.040 Display of license.
- 5.18.050 Restrictions applicable to all mobile food vendors.
- 5.18.060 Director’s rules.
- 5.18.070 Mobile food vendor license – Application.
- 5.18.080 License fee.
- 5.18.090 General regulations.
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5.20
Peddlers and Salesmen
- 5.20.010 License to peddle required – Exception.
- 5.20.020 Peddler defined.
- 5.20.030 License fees.
- 5.20.040 Application for license.
- 5.20.050 Investigation and issuance of license.
- 5.20.060 Entry on property posted against trespass.
- 5.20.070 Carrying and producing license.
- 5.20.080 Conflict with state law not intended.
- 5.30 Special Events
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5.50
Adult Entertainment
- 5.50.010 Definitions.
- 5.50.020 Application of other provisions.
- 5.50.030 License required – Premises.
- 5.50.040 License required – Managers and entertainers.
- 5.50.050 Fees.
- 5.50.060 Application for license – Premises.
- 5.50.070 Application for license – Managers and entertainers.
- 5.50.080 Applicant investigation.
- 5.50.090 Application denial or approval – Notification.
- 5.50.100 Employee conduct.
- 5.50.105 Conduct prohibited.
- 5.50.110 Premises requirements.
- 5.50.120 Premises – Manager on premises required.
- 5.50.130 Premises – Hours of operation.
- 5.50.140 Premises – Age restrictions.
- 5.50.150 Additional prohibitions.
- 5.50.160 Exemptions.
- 5.50.170 License – Posting and display.
- 5.50.180 License – Unlawful to advertise without.
- 5.50.190 Enforcement.
- 5.50.200 Procedures for enforcement.
- 5.53 Practice of Massage
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5.55
Day Spas
- 5.55.010 Definitions.
- 5.55.020 Exemptions.
- 5.55.030 Public body scrub facility license and insurance required.
- 5.55.031 License for body scrub managers.
- 5.55.032 License for body scrub attendants.
- 5.55.035 Business registration.
- 5.55.040 Fees.
- 5.55.050 Public body scrub facility license application and renewal.
- 5.55.070 Attending a patron undergoing a body scrub as treatment – Prohibitions.
- 5.55.080 Director to issue license.
- 5.55.085 Standards for denial of application for license.
- 5.55.090 Liquor, controlled substances – Prohibited – Exceptions.
- 5.55.100 Hours.
- 5.55.115 Standards of conduct/operation.
- 5.55.160 Unlawful to permit violations.
- 5.55.180 Unlawful to advertise without license.
- 5.55.190 Suspension and/or revocation of license.
- 5.55.210 Term of license.
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5.62
Panorams, Previews, Picture Arcades, Peep Shows
- 5.62.010 Definitions.
- 5.62.020 Panoram premises license required.
- 5.62.030 Panoram manager’s license required.
- 5.62.040 Panoram device license required.
- 5.62.050 License fees – Terms – Assignment – Renewals.
- 5.62.060 License application – Report by city departments.
- 5.62.070 Licensing – Compliance with other city ordinances.
- 5.62.080 Inspections.
- 5.62.090 Issuance of licenses.
- 5.62.100 Suspension or revocation of licenses.
- 5.62.110 Premises regulations.
- 5.62.115 Unlawful acts.
- 5.62.120 Access or use by persons under 18 prohibited.
- 5.62.130 Civil remedies.
- 5.62.140 Code violations, penalties and enforcement.
- 5.62.150 Conflicting sections or provisions.
- 5.62.170 Purpose.
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5.82
Secondhand Dealers
- 5.82.010 Definitions.
- 5.82.020 License requirements – Fees.
- 5.82.022 Employment of unlicensed persons prohibited.
- 5.82.025 Secondhand dealer employee’s license required.
- 5.82.030 License – Application – Investigation and issuance conditions.
- 5.82.040 License – Change location of business.
- 5.82.050 Recordkeeping – Information required – Dealer responsibility.
- 5.82.060 Recordkeeping – Inspection authorized when.
- 5.82.070 Transcript of transactions – False reports.
- 5.82.080 Holding period for certain items – Exchanges with certain persons prohibited.
- 5.82.084 Hours and location of operations.
- 5.82.085 Separation of property on “police hold.”
- 5.82.090 Violation deemed misdemeanor – Penalty.
- 5.82.100 Obligation to supply true and current information.
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5.04
Business Generally
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Title 6
Animals
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6.02
General Regulations
- 6.02.015 Definitions.
- 6.02.020 Animal tags.
- 6.02.023 Potentially dangerous animal declaration.
- 6.02.024 Dangerous animal declaration.
- 6.02.025 Dangerous animal – Requirements.
- 6.02.030 Exotic animals.
- 6.02.035 Miniature pot-bellied pigs.
- 6.02.040 Wild animals.
- 6.02.050 Guard dogs.
- 6.02.055 Repealed.
- 6.02.060 Impound, boarding and other fees.
- 6.02.070 Running at large prohibited.
- 6.02.080 Public parks, beaches and/or playgrounds.
- 6.02.090 Impound procedures.
- 6.02.100 Animal bites to be reported.
- 6.02.110 Confining animals in season.
- 6.02.120 Muzzling and vaccination.
- 6.02.130 Maximum number of dogs and/or cats and/or pot-bellied pigs permitted.
- 6.02.140 Nuisance.
- 6.02.145 Appeal – Authority.
- 6.02.147 Repealed.
- 6.02.150 Horses on arterial streets.
- 6.02.160 Owner responsibility to remove animal manure.
- 6.02.165 Confinement without food and water – Intervention by others.
- 6.02.170 Repealed.
- 6.02.175 Mistreatment of animals.
- 6.02.180 Interference.
- 6.02.185 Violations, penalties, and enforcement.
- 6.02.190 Repealed.
- 6.02.200 Repealed.
- 6.02.210 Administration.
- 6.02.220 Nonliability.
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6.02
General Regulations
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Title 7
Health and Sanitation
- 7.04 Garbage and Refuse
- 7.06 Repealed
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7.08
Mobile Homes
- 7.08.010 Mobile home defined.
- 7.08.020 Parking or occupying mobile home within city.
- 7.08.030 Temporary stopping or parking.
- 7.08.040 Conditions for permission to live in mobile home outside of park.
- 7.08.050 Health permit required.
- 7.08.060 Permanent additions and skirting.
- 7.08.070 Removal of wheels and stabilizers.
- 7.08.080 Penalty for violations.
- 7.08.090 Severability.
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7.12
Litter Control
- 7.12.010 Short title.
- 7.12.020 Purpose of provisions.
- 7.12.030 Definitions.
- 7.12.040 Interpretation.
- 7.12.050 Littering prohibited – Exceptions.
- 7.12.055 Owner to maintain premises free of litter.
- 7.12.060 Litter receptacles – Placement responsibility – Locations where required.
- 7.12.070 Litter receptacles – Use restrictions.
- 7.12.080 Litter receptacles – Damaging or defacing prohibited.
- 7.12.090 Litter receptacles – Responsibility for removal of material deposited.
- 7.12.100 Litter bags mandatory in vehicles and watercraft.
- 7.12.110 Sweeping litter into gutter prohibited.
- 7.12.120 Throwing or distributing handbills in public places prohibited – Exception.
- 7.12.130 Depositing handbills on uninhabited or vacant property prohibited – Exceptions.
- 7.12.140 Throwing litter from vehicles prohibited.
- 7.12.150 Dropping materials from vehicles – Prohibited when – Owner cleanup duty.
- 7.12.160 Enforcement officers and procedures.
- 7.12.170 Violation – Penalty.
- 7.12.180 Severability.
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7.14
Solid Waste Disposal System
- 7.14.010 Definitions “A” through “L.”
- 7.14.020 Definitions “M” through “Z.”
- 7.14.030 Snohomish County system designated.
- 7.14.040 Snohomish County authority.
- 7.14.050 Solid waste diversion, county approval required.
- 7.14.060 When disposal provisions shall not apply.
- 7.14.070 Unlawful disposal of solid waste.
- 7.14.080 Penalties.
- 7.14.090 Interlocal agreement authorized, when.
- 7.14.100 Severability.
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7.15
Solid Waste Recycling
- 7.15.010 Director to promulgate recycling regulations.
- 7.15.020 Director’s bi-annual review.
- 7.15.030 Director’s authority to amend rules and regulations.
- 7.15.040 Director to present rules to council.
- 7.15.050 Circulation of rules and regulations.
- 7.15.060 Mandatory separation of yard waste.
- 7.15.070 Severability.
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7.20
Emergency Management
- 7.20.010 Purpose.
- 7.20.020 Emergency management policy.
- 7.20.030 Definitions.
- 7.20.040 Comprehensive emergency management plan annex (COL-CEMP).
- 7.20.041 Snohomish County comprehensive emergency management plan (SC-CEMP) adopted by reference.
- 7.20.042 Snohomish County hazard mitigation plan (SCHMP) adopted by reference.
- 7.20.043 Snohomish County department of public works, solid waste division, disaster debris management plan (DDMP) adopted by reference.
- 7.20.050 Emergency management organization.
- 7.20.060 Declaration of emergency.
- 7.20.070 Emergency and disaster powers.
- 7.20.080 Emergency operations center.
- 7.20.090 Continuity of government.
- 7.20.100 Emergency public works contracting.
- 7.20.110 Effect of chapter on other rules, regulations and orders.
- 7.20.120 Effect of chapter on existing agreements.
- 7.20.130 General public duty created.
- 7.20.140 Private liability.
- 7.20.150 Penalty.
- Title 8 (Reserved)
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Title 9
Fire
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9.01
Authority
- 9.01.010 Title, authority, and applicability.
- 9.01.020 South County fire standards.
- 9.01.030 Adoption of International Fire Code.
- 9.01.031 Adoption of International Fire Code appendices.
- 9.01.040 Severability.
- 9.01.050 Fees.
- 9.01.060 Conflicting codes.
- 9.01.070 Appeals.
- 9.01.080 Definitions.
- 9.01.090 New materials, processes or occupancies requiring permits.
- 9.01.100 Violation and penalty.
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9.04
International Fire Code Amendments
- 9.04.040 Fire apparatus access roads.
- 9.04.100 Repealed.
- 9.04.110 Repealed.
- 9.04.120 Repealed.
- 9.04.125 Repealed.
- 9.04.126 Repealed.
- 9.04.128 Repealed.
- 9.04.130 Repealed.
- 9.04.140 Repealed.
- 9.04.150 Repealed.
- 9.04.160 Repealed.
- 9.04.170 Section 3103 IFC amended – Temporary tents and membrane structures.
- 9.04.180 Repealed.
- 9.04.190 Section 5601 IFC amended – Explosives and fireworks.
- 9.04.200 Chapter 57 IFC amended – Flammable and combustible liquid storage.1.
- 9.04.210 Repealed.
- 9.06 Repealed
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9.12
Fireworks
- 9.12.025 State statutes and regulations adopted by reference.
- 9.12.030 Purchase, sale, discharge and use of fireworks prohibited.
- 9.12.040 Repealed.
- 9.12.050 Repealed.
- 9.12.060 Repealed.
- 9.12.070 Repealed.
- 9.12.100 Repealed.
- 9.12.110 Repealed.
- 9.12.120 Repealed.
- 9.12.130 Repealed.
- 9.12.140 Public display of fireworks – Rules – Investigation – Permit.
- 9.12.150 Violation – Penalties.
- 9.12.160 Repealed.
- 9.14 Smoking in Public Places
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9.16
Fire Hydrants
- 9.16.020 Responsibility.
- 9.16.030 Service by water department.
- 9.16.040 Private hydrant installation.
- 9.16.050 Repealed.
- 9.16.060 Repealed.
- 9.16.070 Leads from service main.
- 9.16.080 Private fire mains.
- 9.16.090 Hydrant spacing in areas other than one- and two-family residential areas.
- 9.16.100 Hydrant spacing in one- and two-family residential areas.
- 9.16.110 Repealed.
- 9.16.115 Hydrant locations and quantity.
- 9.16.120 Repealed.
- 9.16.130 Repealed.
- 9.16.140 Pumper port direction.
- 9.16.150 Repealed.
- 9.16.160 Replacement.
- 9.16.170 Obstruction prohibited.
- 9.16.180 Compliance required.
- 9.16.190 Repealed.
- 9.16.200 Repealed.
- 9.16.210 Penalty for violation.
- 9.18 Fire Sprinkler Requirements
- 9.20 Fire Alarm Requirements
- 9.22 Repealed
- 9.24 Repealed
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9.01
Authority
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Title 10
Public Peace, Safety and Morals
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10.02
Criminal Code
- 10.02.010 Statutory provisions – Adopted by reference – Scope.
- 10.02.011 Adoption of state statutes (RCW sections) generally.
- 10.02.012 Unlawful conduct on bus – State statute adopted by reference.
- 10.02.014 Failure to deliver leased personal property – State statute adopted by reference.
- 10.02.015 Repealed.
- 10.02.016 Unlicensed practice of massage therapy or reflexology.
- 10.02.020 Statutory provisions – Amendments or changes included.
- 10.02.040 Offenses by and against juveniles.
- 10.02.045 Leaving child under age seven unattended in a parked vehicle.
- 10.02.050 Leaving child unattended in parked vehicle while entering tavern or other place where alcohol is dispensed.
- 10.02.055 Repealed.
- 10.02.060 Powers of arrest – State statutes relating to, adopted by reference.
- 10.02.065 Telephone calls to harass, intimidate or embarrass – State statutes relating to, adopted by reference – Penalty.
- 10.02.067 Disobedience of anti-harassment order.
- 10.02.068 Repealed.
- 10.02.070 Obstructing a police officer.
- 10.02.080 Classification of offenses.
- 10.02.100 Filing of provisions for public examination.
- 10.02.120 Domestic violence statutes – Adopted by reference.
- 10.02.125 Additional domestic violence offense provisions – Exposing children to domestic violence.
- 10.02.130 Attachments to utility poles and public right-of-way structures – Violation and penalty.
- 10.02.140 Interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- 10.02.900 Severability.
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10.04
Penal Code
- Article I. Definitions and Interpretation
- Article II. Interfering with and Obstructing Officers
- Article III. Registration of Felons
- Article IV. Crimes against the Person
- Article V. Larceny and Fraud
- Article VI. Weapons
- Article VII. Minors
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Article VIII.
Unlawful Conduct
- 10.04.640 Contempt of court.
- 10.04.710 Prostitution loitering.
- 10.04.711 Recodified.
- 10.04.712 Recodified.
- 10.04.713 Recodified.
- 10.04.720 Recodified.
- 10.04.730 Indecent language, practices and drunkenness.
- 10.04.740 Public indecency.
- 10.04.742 Soliciting for an act of public indecency.
- 10.04.745 Urinating in public – Prohibited.
- 10.04.750 Obscene literature.
- 10.04.810 Willfully retaining library books.
- 10.04.820 Gas bombs and stink bombs.
- 10.04.830 Smoking where prohibited.
- 10.04.850 Giving false fire alarm.
- 10.04.860 Ambulance drivers and attendants.
- 10.04.870 Abandoning, discarding refrigeration equipment.
- 10.04.875 Feeding animals or leaving foodstuffs on public property.
- 10.04.880 Maintaining or permitting public nuisance.
- 10.04.885 Repealed.
- 10.04.887 Disposition of tenant’s personal property.
- Article IX. Enforcement
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10.08
Nuisances
- 10.08.010 Repealed.
- 10.08.020 Repealed.
- 10.08.030 Repealed.
- 10.08.040 Repealed.
- 10.08.050 Repealed.
- 10.08.060 Severability.
- 10.08.070 Violation – Penalty.
- 10.08.080 Caterpillars as public nuisance – Abatement procedure.
- 10.08.090 Junk vehicle as public nuisance.
- 10.08.100 Junk vehicle defined.
- 10.08.110 Junk vehicles certification.
- 10.08.120 Junk vehicle – Abatement and removal notice, hearing.
- 10.08.130 Junk vehicle – Designated disposal site.
- 10.08.140 Removal of junk vehicle or parts thereof.
- 10.08.150 Junk vehicle – Cost assessment.
- 10.08.160 Junk vehicle – Abatement and removal exception.
- 10.08.190 Junk defined.
- 10.08.200 Public nuisance defined.
- 10.08.210 Permitting – Maintaining.
- 10.08.220 Abatement/violation – Order.
- 10.08.230 Abatement – Failure – Penalty.
- 10.08.240 Abatement – Immediate.
- 10.08.250 Abatement by city – Safeguards.
- 10.08.260 Abatement – Cost.
- 10.12 Noise
- 10.16 Parks
- 10.17 Camping on Public Property
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10.21
Towing Services
- 10.21.005 Purpose.
- 10.21.010 Definitions.
- 10.21.020 Application for letter of appointment.
- 10.21.030 Application form for letter of appointment.
- 10.21.040 Processing of application.
- 10.21.050 Issuance of letter of appointment.
- 10.21.060 Registration of drivers.
- 10.21.070 Suspension or revocation of letter of appointment.
- 10.21.080 Letter does not grant vested right.
- 10.21.090 Appeal.
- 10.21.100 Towing procedure.
- 10.21.110 Vehicle towing operator qualifications.
- 10.21.120 Rates.
- 10.21.130 Penalties.
- 10.21.900 Bid process alternative provision for tow truck services.
- 10.24 Body Painting Studios
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10.30
Gambling Code
- Article I. General Regulations
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Article II.
Gambling Tax
- 10.30.090 Punchboards and pull tabs.
- 10.30.100 Social card games.
- 10.30.110 Bingo, raffles and amusement games.
- 10.30.120 Tax payments.
- 10.30.130 Taxpayer to keep records.
- 10.30.140 Investigation of returns.
- 10.30.150 Extension of time – Penalties.
- 10.30.160 Overpayment or underpayment.
- 10.30.170 Failure to make return.
- 10.30.180 Appeal to city council.
- 10.30.190 Rules and regulations.
- 10.30.200 Unlawful acts.
- 10.30.210 License tax additional to others.
- 10.30.220 Tax constitutes debt.
- 10.30.230 Violation – Penalty.
- 10.36 Reward for Furnishing Information on Persons Damaging Public Property
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10.40
Alarms Systems
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
Property and Panic Alarm Systems
- 10.40.130 Purpose.
- 10.40.135 Applicability.
- 10.40.140 Definitions.
- 10.40.145 Audible alarm standards.
- 10.40.150 Notice – Alarm turnoff.
- 10.40.155 Ten-minute limit on audible alarms.
- 10.40.160 Unlawful activation or report of alarm.
- 10.40.165 Alarm system monitoring companies – Verification process.
- 10.40.170 Determination – Rebuttable presumption.
- 10.40.180 Frequent false alarms – Process for disregarding automatic alarms – In-person verification.
- 10.40.185 Violation – Civil penalties.
- 10.42 Repealed
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10.44
Possession and Sale of Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia
- 10.44.020 Statutory provisions adopted by reference.
- 10.44.040 Possession of drug paraphernalia – Under the age of 21.
- 10.44.070 Misdemeanor violations – Minimum imprisonment.
- 10.44.075 Use of marijuana in public.
- 10.44.080 Penalties under other laws.
- 10.44.090 Civil forfeiture.
- 10.44.100 Changes in statutes adopted by reference herein.
- 10.44.200 Severability.
- 10.50 Sale and Distribution of Malt Liquor
- 10.52 Weapons Control
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10.60
Liquor Control
- 10.60.010 Statutory provision – Adopted by reference – Scope.
- 10.60.015 Statutory provisions – Amendments or changes included.
- 10.60.020 Closing hours.
- 10.60.030 Minors frequenting taverns – Misrepresentation of age – Classification of licenses.
- 10.60.040 Proprietor allowing minors to remain where liquor is sold.
- 10.60.050 Repealed.
- 10.60.060 Repealed.
- 10.60.070 Repealed.
- 10.60.080 Minor falsifying age.
- 10.60.090 Unlawful possession of liquor.
- 10.60.100 Drinking liquor in public prohibited – Exception.
- 10.60.110 Public place defined – Exclusions.
- 10.60.120 Drinking in public conveyance prohibited.
- 10.60.130 Repealed.
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10.02
Criminal Code
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Title 11
Traffic
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11.02
Washington Model Traffic Ordinance
- 11.02.005 State statutes adopted by reference as city traffic.
- 11.02.006 Repealed.
- 11.02.007 Sections not adopted.
- 11.02.010 Amendment of adopted statutes.
- 11.02.012 Repealed.
- 11.02.014 Repealed.
- 11.02.015 Highway defined.
- 11.02.020 Warrant checks.
- 11.02.025 Certain statutes adopted by reference.
- 11.02.040 Traffic fines and forfeitures – Disposition.
- 11.02.050 Traffic fines and forfeitures – Official misconduct prohibited.
- 11.02.051 Impoundment of vehicle when driver is arrested for a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, 46.20.342 or 46.20.420.
- 11.02.053 Administrative hearing procedures.
- 11.02.055 Additional redemption and hearing procedures.
- 11.02.057 Rules and regulations.
- 11.02.059 Administrative fees.
- 11.02.060 Violation – Penalty.
- 11.02.070 Repealed.
- 11.02.090 Severability.
- 11.06 Repealed
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11.08
Enforcement and Administration
- 11.08.010 Repealed.
- 11.08.020 Repealed.
- 11.08.030 Repealed.
- 11.08.040 Repealed.
- 11.08.050 Repealed.
- 11.08.060 Repealed.
- 11.08.070 Repealed.
- 11.08.080 Repealed.
- 11.08.090 Repealed.
- 11.08.100 Repealed.
- 11.08.110 Repealed.
- 11.08.120 Disposition of traffic fines and forfeitures.
- 11.08.130 Repealed.
- 11.08.140 Repealed.
- 11.12 Repealed
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11.14
Commute Trip Reduction Plan
- 11.14.010 Definitions.
- 11.14.020 Lynnwood commute trip reduction (CTR) plan.
- 11.14.025 Responsible city department.
- 11.14.030 Commute trip reduction goals.
- 11.14.032 Commute trip reduction goals for major employers.
- 11.14.040 Applicability.
- 11.14.042 New major employers.
- 11.14.044 Change in status as a major employer.
- 11.14.050 Requirements for employers.
- 11.14.052 CTR program report and description requirements.
- 11.14.054 Mandatory program elements.
- 11.14.056 Additional program elements.
- 11.14.058 Biennial measure of employee commute behavior.
- 11.14.060 Recordkeeping.
- 11.14.070 CTR annual or biannual progress reports.
- 11.14.072 Document review.
- 11.14.074 Modification of CTR program elements.
- 11.14.076 Repealed.
- 11.14.077 Extensions.
- 11.14.078 Implementation of employer’s CTR program.
- 11.14.080 Repealed.
- 11.14.090 Enforcement.
- 11.14.095 Penalties.
- 11.14.097 Notice of violation and assessment of civil penalties.
- 11.14.100 Exemptions and goal modifications.
- 11.14.110 Modification of employer CTR program.
- 11.14.120 Appeals.
- 11.14.130 Severability.
- 11.16 Traffic Control Devices and Signals
- 11.18 Automated Traffic Safety Cameras
- 11.20 Speed Regulations
- 11.24 Turning Movements
- 11.28 One-Way Streets and Alleys
- 11.32 Special Stops
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11.44
Stopping, Standing or Parking
- 11.44.010 Repealed.
- 11.44.020 Repealed.
- 11.44.030 Repealed.
- 11.44.040 Repealed.
- 11.44.050 Repealed.
- 11.44.060 Repealed.
- 11.44.065 Municipal property.
- 11.44.070 Application of chapter.
- 11.44.080 Regulations not exclusive.
- 11.44.085 Licenses and plates required – Parked vehicles.
- 11.44.090 Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets.
- 11.44.095 Parking prohibited in residential areas.
- 11.44.100 Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets.
- 11.44.101 Parking in front of mailboxes prohibited.
- 11.44.105 Traffic engineer – Authority.
- 11.44.110 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets.
- 11.44.120 Parking time limited on certain streets.
- 11.44.130 Repealed.
- 11.44.140 Traffic infraction.
- 11.48 Parking Management and Permit Only Street Parking Program
- 11.52 Load Restrictions
- 11.56 Bicycles
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11.57
Bicycle Helmets
- 11.57.005 Definitions.
- 11.57.010 Helmet required.
- 11.57.020 Minors – Guardian’s responsibility.
- 11.57.030 Passengers.
- 11.57.040 Sales of helmets.
- 11.57.050 Rented bicycles.
- 11.57.060 Violation – Infraction.
- 11.57.070 Enforcement.
- 11.57.080 Violation – Penalty.
- 11.57.090 Penalty – Payment.
- 11.57.100 Penalty – Waiver, reduction or suspension.
- 11.57.110 Infraction – Dismissal following helmet purchase.
- 11.58 Skateboard – Go-Cart – Locomotive Device
- 11.59 Motorized Foot Scooters
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11.60
Miscellaneous Regulations
- 11.60.040 Repealed.
- 11.60.050 Repealed.
- 11.60.060 Repealed.
- 11.60.070 Clinging to moving vehicles.
- 11.60.080 Use of coasters, roller skates and similar devices restricted.
- 11.60.090 Repealed.
- 11.60.100 Boarding or alighting from vehicles.
- 11.60.110 Repealed.
- 11.60.120 Railroad trains not to block streets.
- 11.60.130 Inattentive driving.
- 11.62 Prohibition of Signs of Public Right-of-Way
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11.02
Washington Model Traffic Ordinance
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Title 12
Streets and Sidewalks
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12.04
Utility Line Installation
- 12.04.010 Permits.
- 12.04.011 Definitions.
- 12.04.015 Road improvement permit required.
- 12.04.020 Application.
- 12.04.030 Security deposit.
- 12.04.040 Permit required.
- 12.04.050 Exceptions.
- 12.04.060 Disruption fee.
- 12.04.070 Inspection.
- 12.04.080 Open cuts.
- 12.04.090 Shoulders.
- 12.04.100 Backfill within roadway.
- 12.04.110 Backfill within utility strip.
- 12.04.120 Drainage.
- 12.04.130 Unsafe travel conditions.
- 12.04.140 Open trench lengths.
- 12.04.150 Equipment and material storage.
- 12.04.160 Cleanup distances.
- 12.04.170 Sealcoats.
- 12.04.180 Daily cleanup.
- 12.04.190 Excess material.
- 12.04.200 Traffic control.
- 12.04.210 Adequate materials.
- 12.04.220 Barricading or closing streets.
- 12.04.230 Unattended excavations.
- 12.04.240 Inspection and approval.
- 12.04.250 Final inspection.
- 12.04.260 Maintenance bond.
- 12.04.270 Notice to utilities.
- 12.04.280 Penalty.
- 12.04.290 Severability.
- 12.04.300 Effective date.
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12.08
Street and Address System
- 12.08.010 Definitions.
- 12.08.020 Assignment of numbers to streets, avenues or places.
- 12.08.030 Boulevards, drives, ways, roads, parkways, or circles – Designation by ordinance.
- 12.08.040 Change of existing names.
- 12.08.050 Addresses for houses or buildings – Rules for issuance.
- 12.08.060 Addresses for houses or buildings – Changes authorized.
- 12.08.070 Addresses for houses or buildings – Posting specifications.
- 12.08.080 Enforcement authorized.
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12.12
Public Sidewalks, Planting Strips and Transition Strips
- 12.12.005 Purpose.
- 12.12.010 Definitions.
- 12.12.020 Public works standard details and policies.
- 12.12.030 Sidewalks and walkways – Required for new developments.
- 12.12.040 Sidewalks and walkways – Maintenance.
- 12.12.050 Responsibility and duty to maintain and reconstruct planting strips.
- 12.12.060 Procedures and methods for repair and/or reconstruction – Apportionment of costs.
- 12.12.070 Civil action by city.
- 12.12.080 Enforcement responsibility.
- 12.12.090 Violation – Penalty.
- 12.14 Transportation Benefit District
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12.16
Vacation of Streets and Alleys
- 12.16.010 Statement of purpose.
- 12.16.020 Petition for vacation.
- 12.16.030 Petition fees.
- 12.16.040 Appraisals.
- 12.16.050 Notice of hearing.
- 12.16.060 Protest.
- 12.16.070 Staff report.
- 12.16.080 Hearing.
- 12.16.090 Easement for utilities and services.
- 12.16.100 Vacation of waterfront street.
- 12.16.110 Compensation for vacation.
- 12.16.120 Posting and mailing notices – Recording ordinance.
- 12.18 Temporary Construction Offices for City Street Projects
- 12.20 Undergrounding of Overhead Electric Wires
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12.22
Transportation Concurrency Management
- 12.22.005 Title.
- 12.22.010 Definitions.
- 12.22.020 Purpose.
- 12.22.030 Authority and general procedure.
- 12.22.040 Applicability.
- 12.22.050 Capacity evaluation required for new development.
- 12.22.060 Capacity evaluation required for redevelopment or change of use.
- 12.22.070 Capacity reservation certificate required.
- 12.22.080 Exempt development.
- 12.22.090 Level of service standards.
- 12.22.100 Application for a capacity reservation certificate.
- 12.22.110 Issuance of capacity reservation certificate.
- 12.22.120 Amendments to capacity reservation certificates.
- 12.22.130 Use of reserved capacity.
- 12.22.140 Transfer of reserved capacity.
- 12.22.150 Concurrency denial letter.
- 12.22.160 Appeals.
- 12.22.170 Concurrency administration – Procedure.
- 12.22.180 Site access evaluation.
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12.04
Utility Line Installation
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Title 13
Water
-
13.04
Definitions
- 13.04.010 Definitions.
- 13.04.020 Commercial and industrial users.
- 13.04.030 Customer, person.
- 13.04.040 Domestic water – Domestic water system.
- 13.04.050 Meter reader.
- 13.04.060 Owner.
- 13.04.070 Permanent distribution mains.
- 13.04.080 Point of delivery.
- 13.04.090 Premises.
- 13.04.100 Residential single-unit.
- 13.04.105 Residential multiple-unit.
- 13.04.110 Director of public works.
- 13.04.120 Temporary mains.
- 13.04.130 Water utility.
- 13.04.140 Water service.
- 13.04.150 Water service connection.
- 13.04.160 Water system.
- 13.04.900 Severability.
- 13.08 Water Utility
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13.12
Application for Service – Fees
- 13.12.010 Application for installation of service line.
- 13.12.012 Permit to be obtained for installation of private water service.
- 13.12.015 Water main permit required.
- 13.12.020 Installation of meters and connection permit required.
- 13.12.030 Installation.
- 13.12.035 Permit to be obtained for fire hydrant inspection.
- 13.12.040 Installed by customer.
- 13.12.050 Ownership – Maintenance.
- 13.12.060 Valves.
- 13.12.070 Protection from pipe freezing.
- 13.12.080 Cross-connections.
- 13.12.081 Cross-connections – Purpose and scope.
- 13.12.082 Cross-connections – Authority.
- 13.12.083 Cross-connections – Responsibility.
- 13.12.084 Cross-connections – Failure to comply – Violations – Penalties.
- 13.12.085 Cross-connections – Requirements.
- 13.12.090 Miscellaneous control devices.
- 13.12.100 Inspections.
- 13.12.110 Right of access.
- 13.16 Conditions of Service
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13.20
Rates
- 13.20.005 Repealed.
- 13.20.010 Charges for domestic water.
- 13.20.020 Repealed.
- 13.20.030 Minimum charges.
- 13.20.040 Hydrant rates.
- 13.20.050 Repealed.
- 13.20.060 Fire hydrants – Public buildings – Parks.
- 13.20.070 Purity tests – Application.
- 13.20.080 Special utility rates and rebates.
- 13.20.085 Repealed.
- 13.24 Billing Procedures
- 13.28 Water Fund
- 13.32 Contracts
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13.34
Waterworks Utility
- 13.34.010 Combination of water system and sewerage system.
- 13.34.020 Operation.
- 13.34.030 Penalties and delinquent charges.
- 13.34.040 Responsibility of property owner.
- 13.34.050 Billing.
- 13.34.060 Lien.
- 13.34.070 Discontinuance of service by utility and voluntary payment plan.
- 13.34.080 Inactivation of service by customer.
- 13.34.090 Billing adjustments.
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13.35
Surface Water Utility
- 13.35.010 Purpose – Findings.
- 13.35.015 Definitions.
- 13.35.020 Potential hazard declared.
- 13.35.030 Surface water management utility created – Responsibilities.
- 13.35.040 Property transferred to utility.
- 13.35.050 Utility administered by public works director.
- 13.35.060 System of rates and charges.
- 13.35.070 Utility charges.
- 13.35.080 Billing and collection.
- 13.35.090 Repealed.
- 13.35.100 Surface water utility account.
- 13.35.110 Appeal of charges.
- 13.35.900 Severability.
- 13.36 Offenses – Penalties
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13.40
Stormwater Management
- 13.40.010 Purpose.
- 13.40.020 Applicability.
- 13.40.030 Exemptions, exceptions, and adjustments.
- 13.40.040 Definitions.
- 13.40.050 Project types.
- 13.40.055 Stormwater manual adoption.
- 13.40.060 Minimum technical requirements.
- 13.40.065 Permit to be obtained for land clearing.
- 13.40.070 Submittal requirements.
- 13.40.080 Review and approval process.
- 13.40.090 Development in critical areas.
- 13.40.100 Establishment of regional facilities.
- 13.40.110 Bonds and liability insurance required.
- 13.40.120 Post-construction inspection and maintenance requirements.
- 13.40.130 Applicability to governmental entities.
- 13.40.140 Repealed.
- 13.40.150 Violations.
- 13.40.160 Enforcement.
- 13.40.170 Penalties.
- 13.40.180 Appeals.
- 13.40.190 Severability.
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13.45
Surface Water Quality
- 13.45.005 Purpose.
- 13.45.010 Definitions.
- 13.45.015 Applicability.
- 13.45.020 Administration.
- 13.45.025 Illicit discharges into Lynnwood surface waters prohibited.
- 13.45.030 Best management practices.
- 13.45.035 Emergency spill control plan.
- 13.45.040 Allowable discharges.
- 13.45.045 Inspection and monitoring of discharges.
- 13.45.050 Notification of spills.
- 13.45.055 Violations.
- 13.45.060 Enforcement.
- 13.45.065 Penalties.
- 13.45.070 Appeals.
- 13.45.075 Severability.
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13.04
Definitions
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Title 14
Sewers
- 14.04 General Provisions
-
14.06
Definitions
- 14.06.000 Definitions and abbreviations.
- 14.06.010 “A.”
- 14.06.020 “B.”
- 14.06.030 “C.”
- 14.06.040 “D.”
- 14.06.050 “E.”
- 14.06.060 “F.”
- 14.06.070 “G.”
- 14.06.080 “H.”
- 14.06.090 “I.”
- 14.06.120 “L.”
- 14.06.130 “M.”
- 14.06.140 “N.”
- 14.06.160 “P.”
- 14.06.190 “S.”
- 14.06.200 “T.”
- 14.06.210 “U.”
- 14.06.220 “V.”
- 14.06.230 “W.”
- 14.06.260 “Z.”
- 14.08 Repealed
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14.12
Use
- 14.12.010 Repealed.
- 14.12.015 Waste disposal.
- 14.12.020 Repealed.
- 14.12.030 Privies, cesspools, septic tanks prohibited.
- 14.12.040 Repealed.
- 14.12.042 Connection to public system required.
- 14.12.043 Authority to compel connection.
- 14.12.045 Service of notice to connect.
- 14.12.050 Prohibited use of sanitary sewer.
- 14.12.060 Discharging unpolluted waters.
- 14.12.070 Repealed.
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14.16
Building Sewers and Connections
- 14.16.010 Tampering with sewers prohibited without permit.
- 14.16.015 Ownership of laterals and side sewers.
- 14.16.020 Repealed.
- 14.16.022 Permit for installation.
- 14.16.024 Sewer main installation permit required.
- 14.16.030 Repealed.
- 14.16.032 Side sewer for adjoining properties.
- 14.16.040 Costs to be borne by owners.
- 14.16.050 Separate sewers required – Exception.
- 14.16.060 Existing sewers must conform.
- 14.16.065 Standards for installation – Restoration of streets.
- 14.16.070 Repealed.
- 14.16.110 Size and slope.
- 14.16.120 Location – Direction of flow.
- 14.16.130 Backwater valve.
- 14.16.135 Repealed.
- 14.16.140 Artificial lifts.
- 14.16.150 Inspection required – When to be made.
- 14.16.160 Types of connections permitted.
- 14.16.170 Control manholes.
- 14.16.180 Payment of connection charges.
- 14.16.200 Failure to pay connection charges.
- 14.16.210 Discontinuance of water service authorized.
- 14.16.220 Sewer capping – Permit required.
- 14.20 Repealed
- 14.24 Repealed
- 14.28 Repealed
- 14.32 Repealed
- 14.36 Repealed
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14.40
Charges
- 14.40.010 Rates.
- 14.40.015 Customer classifications.
- 14.40.020 Residential single-unit rates.
- 14.40.025 Residential multiple-unit rates.
- 14.40.030 Commercial and industrial rates.
- 14.40.033 Service to property outside corporate boundaries.
- 14.40.035 Sewer volume charge based on metered water consumption.
- 14.40.040 Special sewer rates.
- 14.40.045 Repealed.
- 14.40.050 Commencement of sewer service account and utility billing procedures.
- 14.40.055 Repealed.
- 14.40.060 Repealed.
- 14.40.065 Minimum sewer charge.
- 14.40.070 Repealed.
- 14.40.080 Repealed.
- 14.40.900 Severability.
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14.44
Private Sewers
- 14.44.010 When private sewer permitted.
- 14.44.020 Certain conforming private systems permissible.
- 14.44.030 Repealed.
- 14.44.040 Permit to be obtained through construction.
- 14.44.050 Inspection of private systems.
- 14.44.060 General requirements.
- 14.44.070 Maintenance.
- 14.44.090 Health requirements additional.
- 14.48 Areas Outside City
- 14.50 Repealed
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14.51
Sewer Connection Charges
- 14.51.010 Purpose.
- 14.51.020 Intent.
- 14.51.030 Sewer connection charge.
- 14.51.040 Definitions.
- 14.51.050 Assessment of sewer connection charge.
- 14.51.060 Exemptions.
- 14.51.070 Credits.
- 14.51.080 Periodic adjustment of fees.
- 14.51.090 Reviews by the director and appeals.
- 14.51.100 Existing authority unimpaired.
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14.60
Wastewater Pretreatment
-
Article I.
Regulations
- 14.60.010 – 14.60.110 Repealed.
- 14.60.200 Purpose.
- 14.60.300 General prohibitions.
- 14.60.3015 Specific prohibitions.
- 14.60.312 Tampering with monitoring device – Prohibited.
- 14.60.3183 Federal categorical pretreatment standards.
- 14.60.3186 State requirements.
- 14.60.319 Local limits.
- 14.60.3195 pH effluent limitations under continuous monitoring.
- 14.60.320 Maximum daily concentration allowed.
- 14.60.326 Reporting requirements.
- 14.60.340 Discharge of dangerous waste.
- 14.60.342 Explosion meter readings.
- 14.60.350 Accidental discharge facilities.
- 14.60.352 Accidental/slug discharge.
- 14.60.354 Dilution prohibited.
- 14.60.356 Pretreatment facilities.
- 14.60.358 Fats, oils and grease (F.O.G.) pretreatment required.
- 14.60.360 Grease removal system required – When.
- 14.60.362 F.O.G. control plans – Contents.
- 14.60.364 Washing facilities, grease rack – Pretreatment.
- 14.60.366 F.O.G. pretreatment facilities – Installation and maintenance.
- 14.60.368 Grease removal system additives.
- 14.60.370 Grease removal system sizing.
- 14.60.372 F.O.G. pretreatment facility maintenance – Compliance with control plan.
- 14.60.374 Recordkeeping/reporting requirements.
- 14.60.376 Permit to be obtained for installation of a gravity grease interceptor or oil/water separator.
- 14.60.378 Amalgam separators.
- 14.60.379 Sewage discharge facilities for recreational vehicles.
- 14.60.380 Compliance with applicable pretreatment requirements.
- 14.60.382 Additional pretreatment measures.
- 14.60.385 Right of revision.
- 14.60.390 Special agreement.
- 14.60.395 Trucked or hauled waste.
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Article II.
Administration
- 14.60.400 Purpose.
- 14.60.500 Disclosure forms.
- 14.60.503 Industrial wastewater discharge permits – Application.
- 14.60.5032 Wastewater discharge permitting – Extrajurisdictional users.
- 14.60.5034 Wastewater discharge permitting – Zero discharge permits.
- 14.60.5036 Wastewater discharge permitting – Middle tier categorical industrial user.
- 14.60.5038 Wastewater discharge permitting – Nonsignificant categorical industrial user.
- 14.60.504 Industrial discharge permit – Requirements.
- 14.60.505 Industrial wastewater discharge permit – Duration.
- 14.60.506 Industrial wastewater discharge permit – Transfer.
- 14.60.507 Industrial wastewater discharge permit – Modification.
- 14.60.5072 Emergency suspension of service and industrial wastewater discharge permit or limited permit.
- 14.60.5074 Termination of treatment services – Permit revocation.
- 14.60.5076 Wastewater discharge permit re-issuance.
- 14.60.508 Industrial wastewater discharge permit – Reporting required.
- 14.60.509 Signatory and certification requirement.
- 14.60.510 Limited discharge permits – Required when.
- 14.60.512 Limited discharge permits – Criteria.
- 14.60.5125 Limited discharge limitations and monitoring requirements.
- 14.60.513 Limited discharge permits – Special conditions.
- 14.60.514 Limited discharge permits – Issuance, revocation, transfer.
- 14.60.515 Limited discharge permits – Upgrade to industrial wastewater discharge permit – When.
- 14.60.516 Public notice for industrial wastewater discharge permits.
- 14.60.520 Public hearing.
- 14.60.525 Monitoring facilities.
- 14.60.530 Sampling and analysis requirements.
- 14.60.533 Resampling required when violation occurs.
- 14.60.535 Compliance monitoring.
- 14.60.5355 Noncompliance reporting.
- 14.60.536 Compliance schedules for meeting applicable pretreatment standards.
- 14.60.537 Notification of significant production changes.
- 14.60.538 Sampling and analysis frequencies.
- 14.60.540 Inspection of facilities.
- 14.60.545 Right to enter.
- 14.60.550 Accidental spill prevention plan.
- 14.60.551 Slug discharge control plan.
- 14.60.553 Notification of changes in discharge.
- 14.60.554 Discharge of hazardous waste – Permit required.
- 14.60.5545 Hazardous waste notification.
- 14.60.555 Discontinuance of discharge.
- 14.60.556 TTO reporting.
- 14.60.557 Reports from unpermitted users.
- 14.60.558 Timing.
- 14.60.560 Confidential information.
- 14.60.565 Preemption of limitations, standards or requirements.
- 14.60.570 Publication of violators.
- 14.60.575 Records retention – Required.
- 14.60.580 Pretreatment charges and fees.
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Article III.
Enforcement
- 14.60.605 Violations – Remedies.
- 14.60.610 Violations.
- 14.60.621 Enforcement response plan.
- 14.60.623 Administrative fines – Civil penalties.
- 14.60.624 Civil liability for expenses and fines.
- 14.60.626 Administrative appeal.
- 14.60.628 Judicial review.
- 14.60.631 Pass-through or interference.
- 14.60.632 Upset provisions.
- 14.60.633 Bypass.
- 14.60.641 Significant noncompliance.
- 14.60.645 Criminal penalties.
- 14.60.665 Right to written interpretation of chapter.
- 14.60.700 Remedies nonexclusive.
- 14.60.900 Severability.
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Article I.
Regulations
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Title 15
Plumbing
-
15.04
Uniform Plumbing Code
- 15.04.010 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
- 15.04.015 Repealed.
- 15.04.020 Repealed.
- 15.04.030 Repealed.
- 15.04.035 Repealed.
- 15.04.040 Section 104.5 amended – Plumbing permit fees.
- 15.04.045 Section 107.1 and Section 107.2 amended – Board of appeals – Limitations of authority.
- 15.04.050 Repealed.
- 15.04.055 Section 710.2 amended – Sewage discharge.
- 15.04.060 Repealed.
- 15.04.900 Repealed.
- 15.08 International Mechanical Code
-
15.04
Uniform Plumbing Code
-
Title 16
Building
-
16.04
International Building Code
- 16.04.010 Adoption of the International Building Code.
- 16.04.012 Repealed.
- 16.04.015 Repealed.
- 16.04.016 Repealed.
- 16.04.020 Repealed.
- 16.04.030 Repealed.
- 16.04.035 Section 113 amended – Board of appeals.
- 16.04.040 Repealed.
- 16.04.050 Repealed.
- 16.04.060 Repealed.
- 16.04.065 Repealed.
- 16.04.070 Repealed.
- 16.04.071 Repealed.
- 16.04.072 Repealed.
- 16.04.075 Repealed.
- 16.04.080 Repealed.
- 16.04.090 Repealed.
- 16.04.095 Repealed.
- 16.04.100 Section 109.2 amended – Schedule of permit fees.
- 16.04.105 Repealed.
- 16.04.108 Repealed.
- 16.04.110 Repealed.
- 16.04.115 Repealed.
- 16.04.120 Repealed.
- 16.04.130 Repealed.
- 16.04.140 Repealed.
- 16.04.145 Repealed.
- 16.04.150 Repealed.
- 16.04.160 Repealed.
- 16.04.170 Repealed.
- 16.04.180 Repealed.
- 16.04.190 Repealed.
- 16.04.200 Repealed.
- 16.04.210 Repealed.
- 16.04.215 Repealed.
- 16.04.220 Repealed.
- 16.04.225 Repealed.
- 16.04.230 Repealed.
- 16.04.240 Repealed.
- 16.04.245 Repealed.
- 16.04.250 Repealed.
- 16.04.900 Repealed.
- 16.05 International Energy Conservation Code
- 16.06 Repealed
- 16.07 Repealed
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16.08
Regulation and Abatement of Unsafe and Unsanitary Structures
- 16.08.200 Purpose and findings.
- 16.08.210 Definitions.
- 16.08.220 Duties of the director.
- 16.08.230 Unfit buildings.
- 16.08.240 Substandard buildings.
- 16.08.250 Nuisances.
- 16.08.260 Complaint.
- 16.08.270 Hearings before the hearing examiner.
- 16.08.290 Enforcement.
- 16.08.300 Costs.
- 16.08.310 Permit required.
- 16.08.320 Rules and regulations.
- 16.08.330 Violations.
- 16.08.340 Emergencies.
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16.09
International Residential Code
- 16.09.010 Adoption of the International Residential Code.
- 16.09.020 Repealed.
- 16.09.025 Repealed.
- 16.09.030 Repealed.
- 16.09.040 Repealed.
- 16.09.042 Repealed.
- 16.09.045 Repealed.
- 16.09.050 Section R108.2 – Schedule of permit fees.
- 16.09.060 Repealed.
- 16.09.065 Repealed.
- 16.09.070 Section R112 amended – Board of appeals.
- 16.09.080 Repealed.
- 16.09.090 Repealed.
- 16.09.100 Table R301.2(1) – Climate and geographical design criteria.
- 16.09.900 Repealed.
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16.10
Electric Code
- 16.10.010 Copies of codes on file.
- 16.10.020 Repealed.
- 16.10.030 Repealed.
- 16.10.040 Repealed.
- 16.10.050 Codes adopted.
- 16.10.060 Repealed.
- 16.10.065 Repealed.
- 16.10.070 Repealed.
- 16.10.075 Repealed.
- 16.10.080 Repealed.
- 16.10.090 Electrical permit fees.
- 16.10.100 Repealed.
- 16.10.110 Repealed.
- 16.10.120 Effect of chapter on existing wiring.
- 16.10.130 Service entrance conductors.
- 16.10.140 Repealed.
- 16.10.150 Repealed.
- 16.10.160 Repealed.
- 16.10.900 Repealed.
- 16.14 Underground Utilities
- 16.16 Repealed
- 16.20 Building Moving
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16.24
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- 16.24.010 Adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
- 16.24.015 Repealed.
- 16.24.020 Repealed.
- 16.24.025 Repealed.
- 16.24.030 Abandoned swimming pools.
- 16.24.040 Repealed.
- 16.24.050 Repealed.
- 16.24.052 Repealed.
- 16.24.055 Fees.
- 16.24.060 Repealed.
- 16.24.070 Repealed.
- 16.24.080 Section 108 amended – Means of appeal.
- 16.24.900 Repealed.
- 16.32 Repealed
- 16.36 Repealed
- 16.40 Temporary Sales/Leasing Office
- 16.44 International Property Maintenance Code
- 16.46 Flood Hazard Area Regulations
- 16.50 Appeals
-
16.04
International Building Code
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Title 17
Environment
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17.02
State Environmental Policy Act
- Article I. Authority
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Article II.
General Requirements
- 17.02.020 Purpose of this article – Adoption by reference (WAC 173-806-020).
- 17.02.025 Adoption by reference.
- 17.02.027 Planned action EIS – Additional provisions.
- 17.02.029 Planned action permit process.
- 17.02.030 Additional definitions (WAC 173-806-030).
- 17.02.040 Designation of responsible official (WAC 173-806-040).
- 17.02.050 Lead agency determination and responsibilities (WAC 173-806-050).
- 17.02.060 Transfer of lead agency status to state agency (WAC 173-806-053).
- 17.02.070 Additional timing considerations (WAC 173-806-058).
- Article III. Categorical Exemptions and Threshold Determinations
- Article IV. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
- Article V. Commenting
- Article VI. Existing Environmental Documents
- Article VII. SEPA and Agency Decisions
- Article VIII. Definitions
- Article IX. Categorical Exemptions
- Article X. Agency Compliance
- Article XI. Forms
- Article XII. Severability
- Article XIII. City Center Planned Action
- Article XIV. Lynnwood Place Planned Action
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17.05
General Policy
- 17.05.010 Adoption of state policy.
- 17.05.020 Earth.
- 17.05.030 Air.
- 17.05.040 Water.
- 17.05.050 Plants and animals.
- 17.05.060 Energy and natural resources.
- 17.05.070 Environmental health.
- 17.05.080 Land and shoreline use.
- 17.05.085 Shoreline Management Act Guidelines.
- 17.05.090 Housing.
- 17.05.100 Aesthetics.
- 17.05.110 Light and glare.
- 17.05.120 Recreation.
- 17.05.140 Transportation.
- 17.05.150 Public services.
- 17.05.160 Utilities.
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17.10
Environmentally Critical Areas
- 17.10.010 Purpose.
- 17.10.015 General provisions.
- 17.10.020 Applicability.
- 17.10.030 Definitions.
- 17.10.040 Submittal requirements.
- 17.10.041 Mitigation sequencing.
- 17.10.042 Variances.
- 17.10.043 Exemptions criteria.
- 17.10.044 Exemptions.
- 17.10.045 Allowed low impact uses and activities.
- 17.10.046 Reasonable use exception.
- 17.10.047 Reasonable use application and process.
- 17.10.050 Wetland delineation and rating system.
- 17.10.051 Wetland report – Requirements.
- 17.10.052 Standard wetland buffers.
- 17.10.053 Alterations to wetlands and buffers.
- 17.10.054 Wetland and buffer alteration criteria.
- 17.10.055 Wetland and buffer mitigation plan.
- 17.10.056 Wetland alteration compensation.
- 17.10.057 Increased wetland buffer width.
- 17.10.058 Averaging of wetland buffer widths.
- 17.10.059 Buffer width reductions through enhancement.
- 17.10.060 Building setback lines – Wetlands.
- 17.10.070 Stream – Typing.
- 17.10.071 Stream buffers.
- 17.10.072 Stream report – Requirements.
- 17.10.073 Stream alteration allowed.
- 17.10.074 Stream alteration criteria.
- 17.10.075 Stream mitigation plan.
- 17.10.076 Increased stream buffer width.
- 17.10.077 Decreased stream buffer width.
- 17.10.078 Averaging of stream buffer widths.
- 17.10.079 Riparian wetland.
- 17.10.080 Building setback line – Streams.
- 17.10.090 Fish and wildlife priority habitat.
- 17.10.091 Fish and wildlife priority habitat assessment.
- 17.10.100 Geologically hazardous areas – Identification.
- 17.10.101 Geologically hazardous areas – Setbacks and buffers.
- 17.10.102 Geologically hazardous areas – Alteration allowed.
- 17.10.103 Geologically hazardous areas – Alteration conditions.
- 17.10.104 Geotechnical report content requirements.
- 17.10.110 Frequently flooded areas.
- 17.10.120 Critical aquifer recharge areas – Identification.
- 17.10.121 Critical aquifer recharge areas – Activities allowed.
- 17.10.122 Critical aquifer recharge areas – Additional reporting requirements.
- 17.10.123 Critical aquifer recharge areas – Performance standards, specific uses.
- 17.10.124 Critical aquifer recharge areas – Prohibited uses.
- 17.10.130 Critical areas signs, monuments and fencing.
- 17.10.135 Appeals.
- 17.10.140 Notice, performance securities, bonds, administration.
- 17.10.150 Unauthorized alterations.
- 17.10.155 Enforcement, violations and penalties.
- 17.10.160 Severability.
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17.15
Tree Regulations
- 17.15.030 Intent and purpose.
- 17.15.040 Definitions.
- 17.15.050 General regulatory authority.
- 17.15.060 Tree preservation and protection guidelines.
- 17.15.070 Heritage trees.
- 17.15.080 Tree types defined.
- 17.15.090 Tree unit and tree replacement calculation.
- 17.15.100 Permit required.
- 17.15.110 Class I permit.
- 17.15.120 Class II permit.
- 17.15.130 Considerations and conditions for significant tree Class II permits.
- 17.15.140 Considerations and conditions for nonsignificant tree Class II permits.
- 17.15.150 Tree removal permit exemptions.
- 17.15.160 Protection of public and private trees.
- 17.15.170 Violations and enforcement.
- 17.15.180 Emergencies.
- 17.15.190 Nonliability of the city.
- 17.15.200 Appeals.
- 17.20 Shoreline Master Program
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17.02
State Environmental Policy Act
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Title 18
Planning
- 18.02 Comprehensive Plan
-
18.04
General Provisions
- 18.04.010 Comprehensive plan amendments – Purpose and introduction.
- 18.04.020 Annual amendment process.
- 18.04.030 Exception to annual amendment.
- 18.04.040 Preparation of the proposed amendment list (PAL).
- 18.04.050 Application for comprehensive plan amendment.
- 18.04.060 Plan amendment process.
- 18.04.070 Criteria for evaluation of comprehensive plan amendments.
- 18.04.080 Severability.
- 18.08 Repealed
- 18.12 Repealed
- 18.16 Repealed
- 18.20 Repealed
- 18.22 Repealed
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Title 19
Subdivisions
- 19.00 Title
- 19.05 General Provisions
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19.10
Definitions
- 19.10.005 Definitions generally.
- 19.10.010 Alley.
- 19.10.015 Applicant.
- 19.10.020 Binding site plan.
- 19.10.025 Block.
- 19.10.030 Bond.
- 19.10.035 Boundary line adjustment.
- 19.10.040 Buffer strip.
- 19.10.045 City.
- 19.10.050 City council.
- 19.10.055 Collector arterial.
- 19.10.057 Common areas.
- 19.10.060 Repealed.
- 19.10.065 Comprehensive plan.
- 19.10.067 Condominium.
- 19.10.070 County auditor.
- 19.10.075 County treasurer.
- 19.10.080 Cul-de-sac.
- 19.10.085 Declaration of subdivision.
- 19.10.090 Dedication.
- 19.10.093 Development and business services director.
- 19.10.095 Easement.
- 19.10.097 Fee simple unit lot subdivision.
- 19.10.100 Final approval.
- 19.10.105 Final subdivision plat.
- 19.10.110 Hearing examiner.
- 19.10.112 Homeowners’ association.
- 19.10.115 Improvements.
- 19.10.120 Lot.
- 19.10.125 Lot combination.
- 19.10.130 Minor arterial.
- 19.10.135 Owner.
- 19.10.136 Panhandle.
- 19.10.140 Parcel.
- 19.10.142 Parent lot.
- 19.10.145 Pedestrian way.
- 19.10.150 Plat.
- 19.10.155 Preliminary approval.
- 19.10.160 Preliminary plat.
- 19.10.165 Principal arterial.
- 19.10.170 Private roadway.
- 19.10.175 Public street or right-of-way.
- 19.10.180 Public works director.
- 19.10.185 Short plat.
- 19.10.190 Short subdivision.
- 19.10.195 Subdivider.
- 19.10.200 Subdivision.
- 19.10.205 Townhouse.
- 19.10.210 Unit lot.
- 19.10.220 Zero lot line townhouse development.
- 19.15 Administration
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19.20
Preliminary Plat Procedure
- 19.20.005 Pre-application conference.
- 19.20.010 Preliminary plat application.
- 19.20.015 Fees.
- 19.20.020 Referral to city departments and other agencies.
- 19.20.022 Notice requirements.
- 19.20.025 Hearing examiner public hearing and decision.
- 19.20.030 Repealed.
- 19.20.035 Factors to be considered in the preliminary plat process.
- 19.20.040 Time limits, extensions and effect of preliminary plat approval.
- 19.20.042 Procedure for installing improvements and development standards thereto.
- 19.20.045 Methods and procedure for carrying out improvements.
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19.25
Final Plat Application Procedure
- 19.25.005 Application.
- 19.25.010 Supplementary materials.
- 19.25.015 Sequence for obtaining signatures.
- 19.25.020 Review by public works director.
- 19.25.030 Review by development and business services director.
- 19.25.035 Filing.
- 19.25.040 Expiration.
- 19.25.045 Validity of land use.
- 19.25.050 Review of decision.
- 19.30 Repealed
- 19.35 Subdivision Design Standards
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19.40
Fee Simple Unit Lot Subdivisions
- 19.40.010 Purpose and applicability.
- 19.40.020 Administration.
- 19.40.030 Procedure for preliminary fee simple unit lot subdivision.
- 19.40.040 Requirements for a complete application.
- 19.40.050 Review of fee simple unit lot subdivision application.
- 19.40.060 Criteria for approval.
- 19.40.070 Time limitation for final decision.
- 19.40.080 Effect of preliminary fee simple unit lot subdivision approval – Expiration.
- 19.40.090 Deadline for submission of final fee simple unit lot subdivision application.
- 19.40.100 Revisions to an approved fee simple unit lot subdivision.
- 19.45 Plat Variances
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19.50
Short Subdivisions
- 19.50.005 Applicability.
- 19.50.010 Administration.
- 19.50.015 Exemptions.
- 19.50.020 Preliminary short subdivision application.
- 19.50.022 Review procedure.
- 19.50.025 Development and business services director’s review and recommendation of short subdivisions.
- 19.50.027 Mayor’s review and determination of short plats.
- 19.50.028 Mayor to make written findings.
- 19.50.030 Preliminary approvals.
- 19.50.035 Final approval and recording.
- 19.50.040 Final short plat application.
- 19.50.045 General standards.
- 19.50.050 General requirements.
- 19.50.055 Public street rights-of-way.
- 19.50.060 Survey – When required – Monuments and markers.
- 19.50.070 Violation – Injunctive relief.
- 19.50.080 Assurance of discontinuance.
- 19.50.090 Unapproved short plat – Not to be filed.
- 19.55 Boundary Line Adjustment
- 19.60 Lot Combination
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19.75
Binding Site Plans
- 19.75.003 Purpose.
- 19.75.005 Applicability.
- 19.75.010 Definitions.
- 19.75.015 Compliance required.
- 19.75.020 Minimum requirements.
- 19.75.025 Administrator – Powers and duties.
- 19.75.030 Binding site plan process function.
- 19.75.035 Preliminary binding site plan application.
- 19.75.037 Processing procedures.
- 19.75.040 Notice to adjacent property owners.
- 19.75.045 Development and business services director recommendation on preliminary binding site plan.
- 19.75.050 Action of the mayor.
- 19.75.055 Factors to be considered in the preliminary binding site plan.
- 19.75.060 Time limits, extensions, effect of preliminary binding site plan approval, and flexibility through development agreements.
- 19.75.065 Methods and procedure for carrying out improvements.
- 19.75.070 Final binding site plan application procedure.
- 19.75.075 Binding site plan supplementary materials.
- 19.75.080 Review by public works director.
- 19.75.085 Filing and recording binding site plan.
- 19.75.090 Expiration.
- 19.75.095 Development.
- 19.75.100 Requirements for the final binding site plan.
- 19.75.105 Design and development standards.
- 19.75.110 Variances.
- 19.75.115 Binding site plan revisions.
- 19.90 Enforcement
- Title 20 (Reserved)
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Title 21
Zoning
Revised
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21.02
Definitions
Revised
- 21.02.005 Generally.
- 21.02.010 Accessory.
- 21.02.011 Accessory dwelling unit.
- 21.02.012 Adult establishment(s).
- 21.02.013 Adult family home.
- 21.02.014 Adult retail use(s).
- 21.02.015 Alley.
- 21.02.020 Alteration.
- 21.02.025 Amendment.
- 21.02.030 Amusement center.
- 21.02.035 Antiques and antique shop.
- 21.02.040 Apartment hotel.
- 21.02.045 Apartment house.
- 21.02.046 Arterial, collector.
- 21.02.047 Arterial, minor.
- 21.02.048 Arterial, principal.
- 21.02.049 Assisted living facility.
- 21.02.055 Automobile, boat and trailer sales area.
- 21.02.070 Automobile wrecking.
- 21.02.075 Automobile wrecking yard.
- 21.02.077 Awning, nonrigid.
- 21.02.080 Basement.
- 21.02.081 Battery charging station.
- 21.02.082 Battery exchange station.
- 21.02.085 Billboard.
- 21.02.087 Biotechnology.
- 21.02.090 Block front.
- 21.02.100 Boarding, lodging, or rooming house.
- 21.02.105 Building area.
- 21.02.125 Building, enclosed.
- 21.02.130 Building code.
- 21.02.136 Building, office.
- 21.02.145 Building height.
- 21.02.150 Repealed.
- 21.02.155 Building, main.
- 21.02.171 Building, service.
- 21.02.175 Building site.
- 21.02.180 Bulk.
- 21.02.190 Business or commerce.
- 21.02.191 Business and technical park.
- 21.02.192 Business services.
- 21.02.193 Business site.
- 21.02.194 Business site, individual.
- 21.02.195 Business site, multiple.
- 21.02.197 Carnival.
- 21.02.200 Carport.
- 21.02.205 Cellar.
- 21.02.208 Cemetery.
- 21.02.209 Charging levels.
- 21.02.211 Child day care.
- 21.02.212 Child day-care facility.
- 21.02.213 Child day-care center.
- 21.02.215 Children – Resident home.
- 21.02.220 Children – Institutions.
- 21.02.225 Repealed.
- 21.02.230 Circus.
- 21.02.232 City.
- 21.02.235 Clinic.
- 21.02.240 Club.
- 21.02.245 Commission.
- 21.02.246 Common areas.
- 21.02.247 Repealed.
- 21.02.250 Conditional use.
- 21.02.255 Conditional use permit.
- 21.02.257 Condominium.
- 21.02.260 Conforming use.
- 21.02.265 Conforming building.
- 21.02.266 Congregate care.
- 21.02.267 Convenience store.
- 21.02.268 Council, regularly scheduled meeting.
- 21.02.272 Repealed.
- 21.02.273 Repealed.
- 21.02.274 Development agreement.
- 21.02.275 Development regulations.
- 21.02.275.5 Development and business services director.
- 21.02.276 Distribution center.
- 21.02.290 Dwelling.
- 21.02.295 Dwelling, types of.
- 21.02.300 Dwelling unit.
- 21.02.304 Electric vehicle.
- 21.02.308 Electric vehicle charging station.
- 21.02.312 Electric vehicle infrastructure.
- 21.02.316 Electric vehicle parking space.
- 21.02.318 Essential public facility. Revised
- 21.02.320 Essential public facility, local.
- 21.02.322 Essential public facility, state and regional.
- 21.02.325 Family.
- 21.02.326 Family child care home.
- 21.02.327 Fast food eating establishment.
- 21.02.329 Fee simple unit lot subdivision.
- 21.02.330 Fence.
- 21.02.333 Festoon.
- 21.02.335 First permitted.
- 21.02.340 Floor area.
- 21.02.350 Floor area ratio.
- 21.02.355 Fraternity, sorority, or group student house.
- 21.02.357 Frontage, street.
- 21.02.358 Frontage, building.
- 21.02.360 Garage, parking.
- 21.02.365 Garage, private.
- 21.02.375 Gas station.
- 21.02.380 Grade, lot.
- 21.02.382 Green belt.
- 21.02.383 Gross leaseable area. Revised
- 21.02.384 Harm reduction programs. Revised
- 21.02.385 Hazardous waste.
- 21.02.386 Hazardous waste storage.
- 21.02.387 Hazardous waste treatment.
- 21.02.388 Heat pump.
- 21.02.390 Hedge.
- 21.02.395 Height of building.
- 21.02.400 Heliport.
- 21.02.405 Helistops.
- 21.02.415 Home occupation.
- 21.02.417 Homeowners’ association.
- 21.02.420 Hospital.
- 21.02.425 Hospital, mental (including hospitals for treatment of alcoholics).
- 21.02.430 Hospital or clinic, small animal.
- 21.02.435 Hotel.
- 21.02.440 Household.
- 21.02.441 Repealed.
- 21.02.442 Industrial park.
- 21.02.450 Junk yard.
- 21.02.455 Kennel.
- 21.02.460 Live/work unit.
- 21.02.465 Livestock.
- 21.02.475 Lodging house.
- 21.02.480 Lot.
- 21.02.485 Lot area and dimensions.
- 21.02.490 Lot coverage.
- 21.02.495 Lot lines.
- 21.02.500 Lot types.
- 21.02.501 Manufactured home.
- 21.02.502 Manufactured home development.
- 21.02.503 Marijuana.
- 21.02.504 Marijuana concentrates.
- 21.02.505 Marijuana-infused products.
- 21.02.506 Marijuana processing.
- 21.02.507 Marijuana producing or production.
- 21.02.508 Marijuana retailing or marijuana retailer.
- 21.02.509 Marijuana, usable.
- 21.02.510 Medical marijuana collective garden.
- 21.02.511 Marquee.
- 21.02.512 Mini-day-care program.
- 21.02.513 Mobile home.
- 21.02.514 Mobile home park.
- 21.02.515 Motel.
- 21.02.516 Motor hotel.
- 21.02.517 Municipal services.
- 21.02.518 Municipal shops.
- 21.02.519 Mural, decorative.
- 21.02.520 Nonconforming building or structure.
- 21.02.521 Nonconforming use.
- 21.02.525 Nursery school.
- 21.02.530 Repealed.
- 21.02.531 Occupiable space.
- 21.02.531.5 Off-campus emergency department. Revised
- 21.02.532 Office, on-site service.
- 21.02.533 On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facility.
- 21.02.535 Open space, required.
- 21.02.537 Owner.
- 21.02.540 Repealed.
- 21.02.545 Parent lot.
- 21.02.550 Parking area, private.
- 21.02.555 Parking area, public.
- 21.02.556 Park and pool lots.
- 21.02.560 Parking space.
- 21.02.563 Parking, tandem.
- 21.02.564 Park trailer.
- 21.02.565 Person.
- 21.02.566 Personal service shop.
- 21.02.567 Pet grooming.
- 21.02.570 Pet shop.
- 21.02.575 Place.
- 21.02.576 Place of worship.
- 21.02.577 Planned unit development.
- 21.02.578 Planning commission.
- 21.02.579 Premises.
- 21.02.580 Principal use.
- 21.02.585 Professional offices.
- 21.02.586 Professional services.
- 21.02.587 Private road.
- 21.02.589 Public entrance, primary.
- 21.02.590 Public utility facilities.
- 21.02.593 Rapid charging station.
- 21.02.595 Reclassification of property.
- 21.02.600 Reclassification of use.
- 21.02.605 Recorded.
- 21.02.609 Recreational area, active.
- 21.02.610 Recreational area or community club house, noncommercial.
- 21.02.612 Recreational vehicle – RV.
- 21.02.615 Recreational area, commercial.
- 21.02.617 Recycling collection center.
- 21.02.622 Refuse and recycling collection area.
- 21.02.624 Research and development.
- 21.02.625 Residence.
- 21.02.627 Respite care.
- 21.02.640 Sanitarium.
- 21.02.645 Schools, elementary, middle and high.
- 21.02.650 Screening.
- 21.02.655 Secondhand stores.
- 21.02.657 Secure community transition facility (SCTF).
- 21.02.658 Self-service storage facility.
- 21.02.659 Senior housing.
- 21.02.660 Service station, full.
- 21.02.661 Service station, self.
- 21.02.662 Setback.
- 21.02.663 Setback, building line.
- 21.02.664 Shipping container.
- 21.02.665 Shopping center.
- 21.02.666 Sign.
- 21.02.667 Sign, awning.
- 21.02.670 Sign, banner.
- 21.02.672 Sign, business.
- 21.02.674 Sign, construction.
- 21.02.676 Sign, electronic changing message.
- 21.02.678 Sign face.
- 21.02.679 Sign, feather.
- 21.02.680 Sign, freestanding.
- 21.02.682 Sign, ground.
- 21.02.685 Sign, incidental.
- 21.02.687 Sign, individual letter.
- 21.02.688 Sign, inflatable.
- 21.02.689 Sign, institution identification.
- 21.02.690 Sign, internal information.
- 21.02.692 Sign, nonconforming.
- 21.02.694 Sign, marquee.
- 21.02.695 Sign, monument.
- 21.02.697 Sign, mural.
- 21.02.698 Sign, off-premises.
- 21.02.700 Sign, on-premises.
- 21.02.702 Sign, pole.
- 21.02.704 Sign, political.
- 21.02.705 Sign, portable.
- 21.02.707 Sign, projecting.
- 21.02.708 Sign, readerboard.
- 21.02.710 Sign, real estate.
- 21.02.711 Sign, real estate open house or directional.
- 21.02.713 Sign, residential development identification.
- 21.02.715 Sign, roof.
- 21.02.716 Sign, sale of household goods.
- 21.02.718 Sign, wall.
- 21.02.720 Sign area.
- 21.02.722 Solar collector.
- 21.02.723 Solar energy system.
- 21.02.725 Solar greenhouse, attached.
- 21.02.726 Solar sunspace, attached.
- 21.02.728 Specialty retail center.
- 21.02.730 Specified sexual activities.
- 21.02.731 Specified anatomical areas.
- 21.02.733 Stand.
- 21.02.735 Story.
- 21.02.737 Street.
- 21.02.738 Street line.
- 21.02.740 Street, principal.
- 21.02.741 Street, side.
- 21.02.743 Structure.
- 21.02.744 Supervised drug consumption facilities.
- 21.02.745 Temporary special event.
- 21.02.746 Trade or business school.
- 21.02.748 Theater.
- 21.02.750 Theater, drive-in.
- 21.02.755 To place.
- 21.02.760 Townhouse.
- 21.02.765 Trailer park, trailer court, mobile home park and public trailer camp.
- 21.02.770 Unit lot.
- 21.02.775 Use.
- 21.02.780 Use or structure, accessory.
- 21.02.785 Use or structure, conditional.
- 21.02.795 Use or building, principal.
- 21.02.800 Variance.
- 21.02.803 Warehouse.
- 21.02.805 Wireless communications facility.
- 21.02.806 Wireless communications facility, attached.
- 21.02.807 Wireless communications support structure.
- 21.02.810 Wholesale store.
- 21.02.815 Yard.
- 21.02.820 Yards, types and measurements.
- 21.02.825 Yard, rear line of required front.
- 21.02.827 Zero lot line townhouse development.
- 21.02.830 Zone.
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21.04
General Provisions
- 21.04.015 Purpose.
- 21.04.018 Enforcement by development and business services director.
- 21.04.020 Interpretation of text and map.
- 21.04.030 Site-specific development regulations.
- 21.04.120 Liability of officials and employees.
- 21.04.220 Licenses issued in conflict void.
- 21.04.221 Relocation of structures upon taking of lands for public use – General.
- 21.04.222 Relocation of structures upon taking of lands for public use – Hardship to owner.
- 21.04.300 Interpretation of the zoning code.
- 21.04.310 Repealed.
- 21.04.400 Scope.
- 21.04.410 Repealed.
- 21.04.420 Repealed.
- 21.04.430 Temporary freestanding signs during street construction.
- 21.04.500 Repealed.
- 21.04.600 Record evidence of approvals and permits.
- 21.04.900 Penalty for violation.
- 21.04.920 Monitoring and enforcement procedures.
- 21.04.950 Severability.
- 21.04.960 No impact by original adoption.
- 21.04.999 Savings clause.
- 21.06 Special Street Frontage Requirements
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21.08
Landscaping
- 21.08.050 Purpose.
- 21.08.100 Definitions.
- 21.08.150 Organization of this chapter.
- 21.08.200 Applicability.
- 21.08.250 Landscape applications, installation, and maintenance standards.
- 21.08.300 General landscaping standards.
- 21.08.350 Parking area landscaping standards.
- 21.08.400 Buffer area landscaping standards.
- 21.08.450 Special landscaping standards.
- 21.10 Fence, Hedge and Vision Obstruction Regulations
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21.12
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- 21.12.100 Purpose.
- 21.12.200 Nonconforming uses.
- 21.12.300 Use of nonconforming lots.
- 21.12.400 Nonconforming structures and/or sites occupied by a conforming use.
- 21.12.500 Nonconformance created by government action.
- 21.12.550 Restoration and repairs of nonconforming structures or structures occupied by nonconforming uses.
- 21.12.900 Construction approved prior to title.
- 21.14 Setbacks from Centerline
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21.16
Signs
- 21.16.050 Purpose.
- 21.16.100 Definitions.
- 21.16.200 Scope and exclusions.
- 21.16.210 General sign regulations.
- 21.16.220 Prohibited signs.
- 21.16.225 Off-premises portable business signs.
- 21.16.230 Decorative murals.
- 21.16.240 Flag poles.
- 21.16.250 Nonconforming signs.
- 21.16.255 Banners.
- 21.16.260 Civic banners and signs.
- 21.16.270 Political signs.
- 21.16.280 Construction signs.
- 21.16.290 Residential signs.
- 21.16.300 Signs in the public and semi-public zone.
- 21.16.310 Commercial signs.
- 21.16.320 Signs in planned regional shopping center zone.
- 21.16.330 Signs in industrial zones.
- 21.16.335 Signs in the transition area.
- 21.16.340 Signs in the Highway 99 mixed use zone.
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21.17
Outdoor Lighting Standards
- 21.17.010 Purpose.
- 21.17.020 Definitions.
- 21.17.030 Exemptions.
- 21.17.040 Applicability.
- 21.17.050 General requirements.
- 21.17.060 Lighting standard requirements in or within 50 feet of residential zones.
- 21.17.070 Lighting zones.
- 21.17.080 Nonresidential lighting.
- 21.17.090 Lighting by special permit only.
- 21.17.100 Tables.
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21.18
Off-Street Parking
- 21.18.050 Purpose.
- 21.18.100 Parking plans to be approved prior to permit issuance.
- 21.18.150 Notice of director’s decision and appeal from director’s decision.
- 21.18.200 Off-site parking.
- 21.18.300 Location of parking.
- 21.18.400 Ingress and egress provisions.
- 21.18.450 Use of parking lots for storage and/or displays.
- 21.18.500 Parking lot surfacing requirements.
- 21.18.600 Parking lot illumination.
- 21.18.700 Parking lot development standards.
- 21.18.710 Parking structure development standards.
- 21.18.800 Capacity requirements.
- 21.18.810 Stacking lanes for drive-through facilities.
- 21.18.820 Administrative adjustment to parking or stacking lane capacity, or compact parking limitation.
- 21.18.850 Commute trip reduction modification to off-street parking capacity requirements.
- 21.18.855 Bicycle parking.
- 21.18.900 Shared parking.
- 21.18.930 Electric vehicle parking.
- 21.20 Code Amendments
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21.22
Reclassification
- 21.22.100 Scope.
- 21.22.200 Purpose.
- 21.22.300 Who may apply.
- 21.22.350 Repealed.
- 21.22.400 Applicable procedure.
- 21.22.500 Submittal requirements.
- 21.22.600 Decision criteria.
- 21.22.700 Map change.
- 21.22.800 Concomitant zoning agreement.
- 21.22.900 Time limitation.
- 21.22.920 Fees.
- 21.22.940 Periodic updating of zoning map.
- 21.22.950 Hearing and notice.
- 21.22.960 Hearing objections.
- 21.22.970 Council ordinance – Finality.
- 21.22.980 Inconsistencies – Amendments.
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21.24
Conditional Use Permits
Revised
- 21.24.050 Procedure.
- 21.24.100 Authority for issuance.
- 21.24.150 General criteria for issuance of conditional use permit.
- 21.24.200 Application, hearing and notice.
- 21.24.300 Expiration of conditional use permits.
- 21.24.310 Extension.
- 21.24.400 Compliance with conditions of permit required.
- 21.24.410 Repealed. Revised
- 21.24.420 Expired.
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21.25
Project Design Review
- 21.25.050 Procedure.
- 21.25.100 Administrative decision by development and business services director.
- 21.25.105 Administration.
- 21.25.110 Purpose of review.
- 21.25.115 Applications.
- 21.25.120 Compliance with State Environmental Policy Act.
- 21.25.125 Official file.
- 21.25.130 Public notice of impending decision.
- 21.25.135 Burden of proof.
- 21.25.140 Written comments.
- 21.25.145 Director’s decision.
- 21.25.150 Design departure.
- 21.25.155 Limitation on modification.
- 21.25.160 Effect of the decision.
- 21.25.165 Lapse of approval – General.
- 21.25.170 Lapse of approval – Time extension.
- 21.25.175 Bonds or other financial security.
- 21.25.180 Complete compliance required.
- 21.25.185 Process on appeal to hearing examiner.
- 21.26 Variances
- 21.28 Repealed
- 21.29 Development Agreements
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21.30
Planned Unit Development
- 21.30.100 Purpose.
- 21.30.200 Initiation of planned unit development projects.
- 21.30.250 Application fee.
- 21.30.300 Procedure for approval of planned unit development projects.
- 21.30.320 Final development plans.
- 21.30.340 Zoning map change.
- 21.30.400 Expiration.
- 21.30.500 Form and contents of applications.
- 21.30.600 Permitted location of planned unit development projects.
- 21.30.800 Uses permitted.
- 21.30.900 Use controls in planned unit developments.
- 21.30.950 Permissive variations in requirements.
- 21.30.970 Minor adjustments in planned unit development.
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21.40
Use Zones and Zoning Map
- 21.40.100 Use zones established.
- 21.40.200 Adopting map of use zone boundaries.
- 21.40.300 Determining boundaries generally.
- 21.40.400 Boundaries following street centerlines.
- 21.40.500 Boundaries parallel to street centerlines.
- 21.40.600 Boundaries following lot or tract lines.
- 21.40.700 Boundaries dividing tracts.
- 21.40.800 Vacated streets, alleys.
- 21.40.900 Order of restrictiveness.
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21.42
Residential Single-Family Zones
- 21.42.050 Zones and purposes.
- 21.42.100 Uses allowed in single-family residential zones.
- 21.42.103 Uses prohibited in the single-family residential zones.
- 21.42.105 Project design review.
- 21.42.110 Limitations on use.
- 21.42.200 Development standards.
- 21.42.205 Single-family dwelling standards.
- 21.42.210 Additional development standards.
- 21.42.250 Development standards for park facilities.
- 21.42.300 Home occupations.
- 21.42.400 Accessory structures and uses.
- 21.42.420 Placement of accessory buildings and structures.
- 21.42.440 Repealed.
- 21.42.500 Signs.
- 21.42.900 Other regulations.
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21.43
Residential Multiple-Family Zones
- 21.43.050 Zones and purposes.
- 21.43.100 Uses allowed in multiple-family residential zones.
- 21.43.103 Uses prohibited in the multiple-family residential zones.
- 21.43.105 Project design review.
- 21.43.110 Limitations on uses.
- 21.43.200 Development standards.
- 21.43.205 Single-family dwelling standards.
- 21.43.210 Additional development standards.
- 21.43.220 Repealed.
- 21.43.230 Other transitional requirements.
- 21.43.240 Standards for uses allowed in single-family residential zones when located in multiple-family zones.
- 21.43.250 Development standards for park facilities.
- 21.43.300 Home occupations.
- 21.43.400 Accessory structures and uses.
- 21.43.420 Repealed.
- 21.43.440 Repealed.
- 21.43.500 Signs.
- 21.43.900 Other regulations.
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21.44
Public and Semi-Public Zone
- 21.44.050 Purpose.
- 21.44.100 Uses allowed.
- 21.44.103 Uses prohibited in the public zones.
- 21.44.105 Project design review.
- 21.44.110 Repealed.
- 21.44.200 Development standards.
- 21.44.210 Repealed.
- 21.44.220 Repealed.
- 21.44.250 Development standards for park facilities.
- 21.44.400 Accessory structures.
- 21.44.500 Signs.
- 21.44.900 Other regulations.
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21.46
Commercial Zones
Revised
- 21.46.050 Purpose.
- 21.46.100 Permitted structures and uses. Revised
- 21.46.103 Uses prohibited in the commercial zones.
- 21.46.105 Project design review.
- 21.46.110 Limitations on uses – General.
- 21.46.111 Limitations on uses – Auto-oriented uses.
- 21.46.112 Repealed.
- 21.46.113 Repealed.
- 21.46.114 Limitations on uses – Medical uses.
- 21.46.115 Limitations on uses – Office uses.
- 21.46.116 Limitations on uses – Residential uses.
- 21.46.117 Limitations on uses – Retail uses.
- 21.46.118 Limitations on uses – Light industrial uses.
- 21.46.119 Limitations on uses – Other uses.
- 21.46.120 General commercial area for controlled uses.
- 21.46.130 Repealed.
- 21.46.150 Accessory structures and uses.
- 21.46.200 Development standards.
- 21.46.210 Additional development standards.
- 21.46.212 Repealed.
- 21.46.220 Repealed.
- 21.46.230 Repealed.
- 21.46.500 Repealed.
- 21.46.510 Repealed.
- 21.46.900 Other regulations.
- 21.46.910 Repealed.
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21.48
Planned Regional Shopping Center Zone
Revised
- 21.48.050 Purpose.
- 21.48.100 Permitted uses. Revised
- 21.48.105 Project design review.
- 21.48.110 Limitations on uses – General.
- 21.48.111 Limitations on uses – Auto-oriented uses.
- 21.48.112 Repealed.
- 21.48.113 Repealed.
- 21.48.114 Limitations on uses – Medical uses.
- 21.48.115 Repealed.
- 21.48.116 Limitations on uses – Residential uses.
- 21.48.117 Limitations on uses – Retail uses.
- 21.48.118 Limitations on uses – Light industrial uses.
- 21.48.119 Repealed.
- 21.48.200 Development standards.
- 21.48.210 Additional development standards.
- 21.48.220 Repealed.
- 21.48.500 Signs.
- 21.48.510 Prohibited signs.
- 21.48.800 Procedures and standards for consideration of rezoning to this zone.
- 21.48.900 Other regulations.
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21.50
Industrial Zones
- 21.50.050 Zones and purposes.
- 21.50.100 Uses allowed in the industrial zones.
- 21.50.103 Uses prohibited in the industrial zones.
- 21.50.105 Project design review.
- 21.50.110 Limitations on uses.
- 21.50.120 Adult establishments and retail uses.
- 21.50.150 Performance standards – Light Industrial zone.
- 21.50.160 Performance standards – Business and Technical Park zone.
- 21.50.200 Development standards.
- 21.50.210 Additional development standards.
- 21.50.220 Repealed.
- 21.50.500 Signs.
- 21.50.900 Other regulations.
- 21.52 Repealed
- 21.54 Commercial-Residential Zone
- 21.56 Repealed
- 21.57 College District Mixed Use (CDM) Zone
- 21.58 Repealed
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21.60
City Center District (CC) Zone
- 21.60.050 Overall purpose.
- 21.60.075 Relationship to rest of title.
- 21.60.100 Definitions.
- 21.60.200 Zones established and described.
- 21.60.300 Uses prohibited in city center zones.
- 21.60.350 Use limitations.
- 21.60.400 Basic development standards.
- 21.60.450 Transitional rules.
- 21.60.475 Signs.
- 21.60.500 Street types.
- 21.60.600 Project design review.
- 21.60.700 Nonconforming structures, sites and uses.
- 21.60.800 Repealed.
- 21.61 Alderwood-City Center Transition Area (ACC) Zone
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21.62
Highway 99 Mixed Use Zone
- 21.62.100 Purpose.
- 21.62.150 Interpretation.
- 21.62.200 Permitted land uses.
- 21.62.210 Prohibited uses.
- 21.62.250 Regulations for specific uses.
- 21.62.300 Project design review.
- 21.62.400 Development standards.
- 21.62.450 Treatment at transitional property lines.
- 21.62.500 Repealed.
- 21.62.600 Nonconforming structures, sites and uses.
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21.70
Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, Manufactured Home Developments, and Mobile Home Parks
- 21.70.050 Purpose.
- 21.70.200 General provisions.
- 21.70.300 Alteration or expansion of mobile home parks.
- 21.70.400 Replacement of mobile or manufactured homes in existing mobile home parks.
- 21.70.500 Development of new manufactured home parks.
- 21.70.650 Building and lot design criteria for manufactured home developments.
- 21.70.700 Development plans and approvals.
- 21.70.800 Building plans.
- 21.71 Mobile Home Park Zone
- 21.72 Expired
- 21.73 Essential Public Facilities Revised
- 21.74 Temporary Outdoor Encampments, Extreme Weather Shelters and Housing for the Homeless
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21.80
Historic Preservation
- 21.80.050 Purpose.
- 21.80.100 Definitions.
- 21.80.150 Application.
- 21.80.175 Process.
- 21.80.200 Authority for reduction or waiving development standards.
- 21.80.250 Decision criteria.
- 21.80.300 Development standards limitations.
- 21.80.350 Architectural review.
- 21.80.400 City of Lynnwood register of historic landmarks.
- 21.80.450 Effects of removing properties from the register.
- 21.80.500 Additional information and conditions.
- 21.80.550 Appeal.
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21.90
Wireless Communications Facilities
- 21.90.010 Purpose.
- 21.90.020 Definitions.
- 21.90.030 Exemptions.
- 21.90.040 Types of review.
- 21.90.050 Location of wireless communications facilities.
- 21.90.100 Design standards.
- 21.90.150 Height standards.
- 21.90.200 Noise.
- 21.90.250 Co-location.
- 21.19.260 City structure use fee.
- 21.90.275 Eligible facilities requests – Substantial change criteria.
- 21.90.280 Eligible facilities requests –Procedure.
- 21.90.300 Discontinuation of use.
- 21.90.350 Submittal requirements.
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21.02
Definitions
Revised
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