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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Economic and Community Development - 05/13/2013 (3) • Economic & Community Development �- KENT Wns HINQTQN Committee Agenda Councilmembers: Bill Boyce • Deborah Ranniger • Jamie Perry, Chair AGENDA May 13, 2013 5:30 p.m. Item Description ActionSpeaker(s) Time Pace 1. Approval of the March 11, 2013 Minutes YES Jamie Perry 5 min 1 2. Growing Transit Communities NO Michael Hubner 15 min 5 Action Strategies Update with Informational Only Puget Sound Regional Council 3. 2012 Building & Fire Codes Adoption YES Bob Hutchinson 10 min 17 Jon Napier 4. Neighborhood Urban Centers YES Charlene Anderson 10 min 89 Recommendation for Next Steps 5. LEAN Initiative NO Fred Satterstrom 10 min 113 Informational Only 6. Economic Development Report NO Ben Wolters 10 min & Permitting Update Informational Only Unless otherwise noted, the Planning and Economic Development Committee meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895. For information on the above item(s), the City of Kent's Website can be accessed at http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1025 on Thursday, May 9, 2013 or contact Julie Pulliam, Pam Mottram or the respective project planner in the Planning Division at (253) 856-5454 or as indicated on the agenda. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at(253) 856-5725 in advance. ForTDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. This page intentionally left blank. 400 iiiiii -/ KENT ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES March 11, 2013 Committee Members Committee Chair Jamie Perry, Deborah Ranniger, Bill Boyce. Committee Member Higgins attended for Ranniger. Perry called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.M. 1. Approval of Minutes Committee Member Boyce Moved and Committee Member Higgins Seconded a Motion to approve the February 11, 2013 Minutes. Motion PASSED 3-0. 2. Central Washington University Coming to Green River Community College Central Washington University (CWU) Kent Station Site Director Trina Ballard stated that CWU has established eight centers where a variety of student programs are offered. Kent's center is located within the Green River Community College Campus Building at Kent Station. Ballard stated that the main program focuses on elementary education with middle level science. Students can teach K-81h grade, can qualify to teach science up to 91h grade by taking a certification exam, and can add an optional math endorsement as well upon completing the mid- level science program. This program is defined as a two-plus-two program, where students are invited to transfer into the program after completing their first two years at a community college. Ballard spoke about a new program defined as Dual Admission where students can apply to CWU while attending community college. Ballard stated that though this program is designed as a transfer program, teachers holding a four-year degree may apply for certification to teach math or science. CWU began as a school to educate and train teachers for Washington State and has branched out to offer training programs through the eight centers. The centers limit enrollment to 25 students. Kent has 18 students enrolled at this time. The goal is to educate and certify teachers to instruct in their local school districts. Ballard stated that CWU is working with the City and with the Kent School District to promote awareness of their presence in the community. Once we have more clout in the community we will be able to have a higher profile in terms of marketing and signage. Informational Only 3. Federal Way Transit Extension Update Sound Transit's Federal Way Transit Extension Project Manager, Cathal Ridge stated that Sound Transit (ST) is in the midst of Phase I, the alternatives analysis stage, which will extend through mid 2013. At that time ST will move into the draft environmental impact stage which will extend through the end of 2014, then move into the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and preliminary engineering stage which will take ST into 2016. The goal is to reach a decision and attain environmental approval for the project in 2016 in order to move forward with design and construction. Ridge stated that ST will return to the ECDC possibly in June to report on the results of the analysis process. At that point ST will conduct public open houses. Based on results of the alternative analysis; and on input received from city councils, and the public during the open house period; ST will identify which alternatives to take into Phase II, the Draft EIS stage. Ridge described locations where ST is analyzing the feasibility for rail alignments such as along: SR-99, I-5/509, 301h Avenue running just south of 2161h to the Kent Des Moines Road, and a residential street alignment located one block west of Hwy 99 along 241h Avenue (primarily located within the City of Des Moines). ST is looking at potential crossing locations at 2401h and at 272nd ECDC Minutes March 11 2013 Pagel of 2 Ridge stated that a corridor segment from Angle Lake, South of 2001h down to Kent-Des Moines is currently funded for construction. ST is moving forward with the environmental process for the entire project south to the Federal Way Transit Center even though construction funding has not been identified for south of the Kent-Des Moines area. Ridge stated that ST feels that if they can obtain environmental approval for the entire project then perhaps at a later date ST will be able to identify funding to move forward with design and construction. Ridge described locations where it might be possible to transition from one corridor to another defining median, elevated and mixed median alternatives. He cited locations where ST has considered placement of median, elevated or a mixed median light rail system. Ridge's power point presentation illustrated several light rail alignment possibilities. Ridge stated that the cost to build light rail alignments range from 1.3 to 1.7 billion dollars depending on location. Ridge stated that ST looked at suggested alternatives during the early scoping period with a view towards examining those alternatives to look at in more detail and which met the criteria for extending high capacity transit service further south. Ridge stated that ST determined that pursuing the transportation system management alternative was not a viable long-term option as congestion along I-5 is at 8 hours per day with congestion projected to increase to 11 hours per day by 2035. Similarly, along SR-99 ST expects up to 19 intersections to operate at Level-of-Service F in that timeframe unless there is some significant investment in the corridor. Additionally, population and employment in the corridor is going to increase and overall transit demand in the Seattle/Tacoma corridor is projected to increase by 30-40 percent by 2035. Ridge stated that ST dismissed the I-5 and SR-99 BRT alternatives options due to congestion issues, a requirement to invest in an exclusive right-of-way, and the fact that only 1000 people per hour could be transferred versus 82,000 people per hour with a light rail alternative. Ridge stated that ST ruled out: (1) a mixed median alternative north of 2401h, (2) an east side of I-5 alternative was cost prohibitive (5 to 6 times the cost of a normal structure) as it would require two 700 foot structures to span I-5 both from both the east and west side of I-5, (3) a west side of 24th Avenue alternative as 24th Avenue is a single family residential street with several community facilities, schools, churches, a fire station and memorial park that would be directly impacted, (4) a transitioning alternative from I-5 to SR-99 along 272"' Street as that is an east/west street requiring two right-angle turns to make that transition from one alignment to another which would significantly reduce travel time. Ridge stated that ST considered five big differentiators (daily ridership, travel time, traffic impacts, right-of-way impacts, and overall cost) in their analysis of alternatives. Ridge described several alternative options that ST considered which included: (1) A mixed west side I-5 alternative with a transition into the I-5 median south of 2401h ; (2) several at-grade and mixed median alternatives were considered for the SR-99 corridor with ST continuing to look at an elevated median alternative along SR-99, coupled with 301h Avenue from south of 216th to the Kent DesMoines Road; (3) an elevated median alternative along SR-99 coupled with the I-5 alternative; (4) an elevated east side alternative; (5) an elevated west side alternative, and (6) 24th Avenue alignment coupled with the SR-99 alternative. Ridge stated that ST favored moving forward to further analysis Option 5. Ridge stated that ST will continue to look at alternatives along I-5; both the mixed west side alternative and the mixed west side alternative combined with a mixed median alternative. ST feels that the alternative that makes the most sense along 301h Avenue is an elevated west side alternative due to the setbacks along 301h Avenue that could possibly accommodate an elevated guide-way. ST will continue to explore an elevated median alternative and a new hybrid alternative along SR-99 that would allow for transitioning back and forth from the east to the west side of the street within certain segments of the corridor to avoid major impacts to that corridor. Ridge stated that as part of the station location planning process, ST worked to whittle down the initial range of proposed alignments to something more manageable to look at in more detail. During the planning process ST identified station locations at the Kent Des-Moines Road, on 272"' Street and at the Federal Way Transit Center. As ST moves into the Level II analysis phase ECDC Minutes March 11,2013 Page 2 of 4 3 they will look at station locations in more detail, including travel time, ridership and cost implications for providing additional stations. Ridge stated that when ST moves into the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) stage of project development, ST will flesh out details regarding station layouts, access issues, and parking issues. The EIS process begins after Phase I during the latter part of 2013 through 2015. Ridge stated that ST also analysis the City of Des Moines request for a station location at 2161h Informational Only 4. DSAP & Planned Action Ordinance Update CPA-2012-1 Planning Director Fred Satterstrom stated that the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP) has been a Council priority for over two years. He stated that staff formed a Downtown Steering Committee which included Council Member Jamie Perry who also served as liaison for the Council and Randall Smith a member of the Land Use and Planning Board. Satterstrom stated that many of the DSAP's strategic actions (last updated in 2005) have been achieved. Staff is looking at a new subarea planning focus and expanding the geographic scope of the downtown study area. Satterstrom stated that the Subarea Plan (DSAP) will update the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is currently completing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) with the assistance of a consultant. Satterstrom stated that the Planned Action Ordinance (PAO) serves as a guide to city-wide planning and capital improvement projects. The PAO will guide in evaluating environmental impacts for the entire subarea and for the City's proposed actions and desirable use patterns. Satterstrom stated that the streamlined environmental review process is used when private development proposals are consistent with the SP; with the same holding true for mixed use residential infill exemptions (residential infill projects with a component of mixed use or commercial development). Satterstrom stated that as a follow-up to the DSAP, staff anticipates producing some zoning amendments and updates to Kent's Downtown Design Guidelines. Satterstrom spoke about the planning principles and how they formed the basis for putting together a proposal. Satterstrom stated that the downtown subarea is comprised of old town blended with the area designated as the historic urban center. Staff expanded the DSAP boundaries to include the commercial area west of SR-167 with a goal to achieve better connection with downtown and by association influence development in the downtown area. Portions of Central Avenue have been added to the subarea due to its proximity and location relative to downtown. Long Range Planner Gloria Gould-Wessen stated that this project included a public participation process whereby staff reached out to the communities, used online resources, the city's website, and multimedia social media sites. Staff reached out to the communities of North Park, Scenic Hill, Mill Creek and Kent SODO, neighborhoods that surround downtown. She acknowledged a North Park representative present in the audience. Gould-Wessen acknowledged the efforts of the 13 member steering committee stating that the committee held six sessions, moved through a SWAT exercise brainstorming strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats to downtown. Based on committee impressions and considerations staff created the first online survey that allowed people to consider what is missing, what is needed, and what would make Kent more livable, receiving over 300 responses. Survey results indicated that people want more shopping options, entertainment, social gathering places for eating, drinking, and music venues and that they want connectivity for the neighborhoods surrounding downtown. Gould-Wessen stated that those impressions were taken to the Steering Committee who then crafted possible DSAP actions that became the basis of a second survey launched online during the holidays with over 200 responses received. Folks were asked to rank preliminary actions related to land use, zoning, and urban design. Gould-Wessen stated that based on the public and Steering Committee input, staff found that increasing allowed land use designations should be considered a strategic action, citing as an example the area west of SR-167 as having a land use designation of Mixed Use, though its not ECDC Minutes March 11,2013 Page 3 of 4 4 zoned commercial mixed use. Staff is considering rezoning that area to a Commercial Mixed Use and increasing allowed heights from 45 to 65 feet with the hope of stimulating new development. Gould-Wessen stated that some actions under consideration include: changing the appearance and function along Central Avenue; rezoning the Downtown Commercial (DC) area to Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE); revising the Design Guidelines to maintain the historic street character while allowing development to occur in a more robust way; rezoning a half-block area north of James Street adjacent to the ShoWare Center presently zoned Multifamily Residential Townhouse (MRT-16) to Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) in an effort to encourage redevelopment for that entire block to create a more desirable urban environment; and consideration to change the current setback regulations for MRT-16 to be more suburban in nature. Gould-Wessen stated that other actions under consideration include: identifying and implementing methods to connect Kent Station with the historic core; improve the pedestrian experience around the SR-167 underpasses; implement high speed fiber optics and Wi-Fi in downtown; reposition existing park assets to contribute to a new expanded park system; and create prominent and distinctive gateways. Gould-Wessen stated that staff will first update the DSAP, then complete the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), followed by holding a Land Use and Planning Board (LUPB) workshop then public hearing. The LUPB's recommendation will go to the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC) for consideration possibly in May, then on to City Council for consideration possibly in June. Next steps include dealing with rezones and any amendments to the zoning code to implement DSAP directives requiring a separate public hearing, then revising the Downtown Design Guidelines. Bruce Malcom, 944 3r' Avenue N, Vice President, North Park Neighborhood Association, voiced his community's fears that their North Park neighborhood could disappear entirely as the city continues to encroach upon their community, stating that the city has taken property from James to Cole, reducing the number of North Park homes from 400 to 200 residences. Malcom spoke about the need for a safe and secure environment being the number one priority for downtown if the City wants to encourage inflow of restaurants, theatres etc. He encouraged the Council to walk the City's downtown streets in the evening to get a feel for safety and security in the community. He voiced concerns with graffiti and homeless encampment issues. Committee Chair Perry suggested that this item be brought directly to the ECDC for public hearing rather than the LUPB as Council is so fully involved in this project, suggesting holding a Council workshop. Committee Member Higgins stated that he would poll the council members. Informational Only Adiournment Committee Chair Perry adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Pamela Mottram, Secretary Economic & Community Development Committee PIAPlanningAECDCA20]3\Mlnutes\03 1113_Mln.doc ECDC Minutes March 11,2013 Page 4 of 4 5 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director KEN T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager wnsiiiNcroN Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 May 8, 2013 To: Chair Jamie Perry and Economic & Community Development Committee From: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager Subject: Growing Transit Communities For the May 13, 2013 Meeting MOTION: None required — for information only SUMMARY: The Committee will hear an update from Michael Hubner of the Puget Sound Regional Council regarding the Growing Transit Communities Partnership. Michael last updated the Committee in November, 2012. The Growing Transit Communities Partnership is designed to help make the most of a voter-approved $15 billion investment in regional rapid transit by considering strategies for locating housing, jobs, and services close enough to transit that it is a viable option for many people. The Committee will hear about draft Corridor Action Strategies as well as a regional compact that articulates a partner commitment to implementation of strategies relevant to existing and potential station locations and station types. The Growing Transit Communities Partnership is complementary to the work Sound Transit is doing to consider alternatives for light rail extension from the S. 2001h Street station to the Federal Way Transit station, as well as the work products from the Envision Midway project. CA/pm P:\Planning\ECDC\2013\Packet Documents\05-13-13\Growing_Transit_Communities.doc Enc.: Growing Transit Communities Strategy Handout Copy of Presentation cc: Michael Hubner, Puget Sound Regional Council Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director ECDC File 6 This page intentionally left blank. The Growing Transit Communities Strategy 1 Frequently Asked Questions C.�rrliwFr What is the Growing Transit Communities Partnership? The Growing Transit Communities Partnership is an advisory body of diverse public, private, and nonprofit agencies and organizations working together to promote successful transit communities. The Partnership is funded by a three- year grant from the federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities and is housed at the Puget Sound Regional Council. The Partnership is developing recommendations for best practices and new tools and resources to address three overarching goals that advance adopted regional policy: • Attract more of the region's residential and employment growth near high-capacity transit • Provide housing choices affordable to a full range of incomes near high-capacity transit • Increase access to opportunity for existing and future community members in transit communities Why equitable transit communities? Building communities around high-capacity transit is a key strategy to promote a more sustainable, prosperous, and equitable central Puget Sound region. However, if current trends in residential and commercial development continue, the region will fall short of its goals to grow vibrant mixed-use centers. If growth does not address the needs of households and small businesses for affordable housing and commercial space, they will be displaced and excluded from the benefits of regional investment. If public improvements in transit communities do not make employment, education, healthy neighborhoods, and other opportunities more accessible to all households regardless of race, income, or national origin, then the region will have lost a chance for a more equitable future. Why a coordinated regional effort? While the region is already a recognized national leader on planning for sustainable development, the ongoing investment of more than $15 billion in light rail and other forms of transit requires bold, coordinated action to ensure the greatest value from these investments is realized. Success means creating a region that can compete globally for jobs and investment, and is well positioned to attract scarce state and federal funds for transportation and community development. Success also means providing the tools, resources, and public support necessary to achieve a regional vision where compact growth, improved transit connections, and a range of community investments provide benefits fairly to all. What is the Growing Transit Communities Strategy? How will it be implemented? The Growing Transit Communities Strategy is a three-part implementation plan to promote thriving and equitable transit communities in the central Puget Sound region. Aft 1'l J!M llll ilJgR The Regional Compact affirms support for the Partnership's work and a commitment to �� r g p PP P� �°"�V17iNF� PwO work toward regional goals by implementing the Strategy. The Compact calls for a continuing regional effort involving the region's diverse partners. The Compact does not obligate partners to implement all recommendations, but rather to consider and adopt tools that fit best with community needs and available resources. r m The Recommended Strategies and Actions include 24 detailed recommendations that identify actions for public, private, and nonprofit partners. The strategies identify effective transit community development approaches, shaped by input from experts and the Partnership's corridor task forces and advisory committees. The strategies vary for different types of communities. EMThe Individual Workplans are local government, agency, or organization specific Owork plans which define short- and medium-term actions that can implement the Strategy. The nature and format of the Workplans will vary to reflect the diversity of public and private partners, legislative and decision making processes, and actions adopted. 8 How do the Growing Transit Communities recommendations relate to state or regional policies and requirements? The recommendations do not create new mandates for partners across the region; rather, they identify tools, resources, and incentives to help partners carry out what is already adopted regional policy in VISION 2040 and Transportation 2040, and in state requirements of the Growth Management Act.The Partnership's recommendations have been developed for regional and local governments, as well as a range of private, non-profit, and community partners. Adoption of the Partnership's recommendations will depend on appropriate legislative or board approval. Is this just about light rail stations? By promoting transit ridership, sustainable patterns of development, and equitable social outcomes, the Growing Transit Communities Strategy benefits the entire region.The Partnership has focused on 74 transit communities along the region's three long-range light rail corridors identified in Transportation 2040. This includes portions of 16 cities (Everett, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, Seattle, Mercer Island, Beaux Arts Village, Bellevue, Redmond, Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent, Des Moines, Federal Way, Fife, and Tacoma) and three counties (Snohomish, King, and Pierce). Other important transit nodes also exist throughout the region. Future work will expand the approaches developed by the Partnership to additional transit communities not in the three light rail corridors. What is the Transit Community Typology and how does it guide implementation? From the outset, the Partnership recognized that one set of strategies cannot address the diversity of communities that currently exist or are planned around the region's high-capacity transit investments. For this reason,the Growing Transit Communities Partnership has developed a People + Place Implementation Typology to link key implementation strategies to transit communities based on characteristics of the existing community. The Typology resulted in eight different types, each with priority strategies, that demonstrate the varying needs and opportunities present in different transit communities across the region. Do the recommendations include updates to VISION 2040,Transportation 2040 or the Regional Economic Strategy? The focus of the Growing Transit Communities Strategy is to develop tools and resources to help carry out existing regional policy. One first step will be integrating regional data and tools developed under this grant with the minor update to Transportation 2040 currently underway. As implementation of the Strategy proceeds in the coming years, PSRC may consider further refining or adding detail to its policies and plans to advance regional goals for transit communities. Any such amendments or policy changes will be subject to PSRC board approval. Will the Growing Transit Communities Strategy affect project funding or plan certification through PSRC? Transportation project funding can be an effective tool to support transit communities in the region. The Partnership has identified key infrastructure needs as well as opportunities to reward implementation of best practices throughout the region. The Strategy suggests adding greater detail or additional points to the current funding criteria used for competitive regionally-managed transportation funds or refinements to the local comprehensive plan certification review criteria. Adoption of changes to project funding or plan certification criteria would be subject to PSRC board approval. What is the timeline for implementation? The Partnership's Oversight Committee has authorized release of the draft Growing Transit Communities Strategy for public comment in May 2013, with final adoption scheduled for summer 2013. Growing Transit Communities staff will work with Consortium Members and other regional partners on the Regional Compact and the Local Implementation Agreements through the end of 2013. Looking beyond the end of the grant period in early 2014, implementation will continue through regional and local work plans. I'Obyfl'Mf l�wnt%;& Communities For more information, please contact Program Manager Ben Bakkenta at 206-971-3286 or bbakkentaC@psrc.ore. 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Kent, WA 98032-5895 May 9, 2013 To: Chair Jamie Perry and Planning and Economic Development Committee From: Bob Hutchinson - Building Official, Jon Napier - Fire Marshal Regarding: Building and Fire Codes Adoption and Amendments For the Meeting of May 13 2013 MOTION: Recommend adoption of the two ordinances amending various sections of Chapters 13.01 and 14.01 of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2012 editions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Energy Conservation and Fire Codes, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, together with the City's local amendments to those codes as depicted in these ordinances, to revise Section 14.08.020 to refer to the newly adopted codes, and to make other housekeeping amendments. SUMMARY: On July 1, 2013, the 2012 editions of the International Building, Residential, Fire, Energy Conservation and Mechanical Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code, with statewide amendments, will replace the current 2009 editions of these codes statewide. Cities are required by law and the State Building Code Council to administer and enforce these codes, and have the authority to enact local amendments, provided that they do not diminish the Codes' statewide minimum performance standards. Attached are proposed ordinances to adopt the 2012 code editions and the City's local amendments to these codes, and to make other housekeeping amendments. BUDGET IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The replacement of the older editions of these codes with the 2012 editions, including statewide amendments, is mandated by Chapters 19.27 and 19.27A of the Revised Code of Washington and Chapters 51-11C, 51-11R, 51- 50, 51-51, 51-52, 51-54A and 51-56 of the Washington Administrative Code, effective July 1, 2013. The attached proposed ordinances provide local amendments that retain many current administrative provisions, including administration of grading regulations and flood plain regulations by the Public Works Director, appeals to be heard by the City's Hearings Examiner, and consistent code enforcement procedures and penalties. Other amendments to these codes are primarily housekeeping in nature. 18 Proposed local amendments to the International Fire Code will reduce the cost of building projects by eliminating the local 7,000 fire alarm threshold while maintaining the life safety provisions within the model code language, standardize requirements to help streamline reporting and inspections, and create additional flexibility in development regulations in the area of fire department access and water supply. Other amendments to the fire code are primarily housekeeping in nature. POINTS OF INTEREST: • As with the last (2009) code edition, the State amendments to the International Residential Code contain an optional (appendices are not applicable unless specifically adopted) Appendix S requiring fire sprinkler systems in new single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses. While adoption is not mandatory, Appendix S is pre-approved by the State for local adoption, leaving the decision of whether or not to require these systems to the discretion of each local jurisdiction. The attached ordinance draft does not include provisions to adopt Appendix S. • The State has replaced the Washington State Energy Code with the International Energy Conservation Code, with numerous amendments. Adopting this model code is expected to help maintain continuity and consistency with the other International Codes, while making provisions for conditions unique to Washington. A brief summary of other selected significant changes from the 2009 to the 2012 code editions is attached. RH/pm P:\Planning\ECDC\2013\Packet Documents\05-13-13\IFC Amendments Motion Memo.doc Enc Attach A: Summary of changes from the 2009 to the 2012 Code Editions Attach B: Hire Code Ordinance Attach C: Building Codes Ordinance cc: Ben Wolters,ECD Director Fred Satterstrom,AICP,Planning Director Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager ATTACHMENT A 19 Selected Changes from 2009 to 2012 Code Editions International Buildina Code: • Fences not over seven (7') feet high are exempt from building permit requirements. The previous limit was six (6') feet in height. • All definitions used in the code are now in one chapter, rather than scattered throughout the text. • Fire rated walls, partitions and barriers, as well as smoke barriers and partitions, are now required to be marked as such in concealed spaces not visible to the general public with three inch (3") high letters rather than the previously required one-half inch (1/2") height, for greater visibility. • Fire wall parapet terminations above roofs are required to extend higher than the conventional minimum thirty inches (30") when adjacent to sloped roofs to better limit the spread of fire from one roof to another. • Wired glass installed in fire window assemblies must now be tested and rated for fire protection, the same as any non-wired glass. • The 2009 code requirement that stores displaying and selling upholstered furniture have fire sprinklers has been expanded in the 2012 edition to include larger buildings used for manufacturing and storage of upholstered furniture and mattresses. • Basements of buildings exceeding 1500 square feet in floor area that have fire hose obstructions are now required to have fire sprinklers. • Electromagnetically locked egress doors are now permissible provided their hardware is tested and listed for this application and works like regular panic hardware. • Exit signs mounted near floor level are now required wherever regular exit signs are required in hotels. • Roof-mounted photo-voltaic (solar) panels must now meet general code requirements for roofing materials and roof-top structures. • Geotechnical reports are no longer required to address earthquake loads on foundation walls and retaining walls supporting less than six feet of backfill. • As with past editions, more design provisions previously found in the text of the building code are now in other published industry standards referenced by the code. These changes will require engineers, architects and building departments to obtain and use these standards. International Residential Code: • Fences not over seven (7') feet high are exempt from building permit requirements. The previous limit was six (6') feet in height. • Residences can now be built without fire resistance rated materials as close as three feet from a property line IF they are fully equipped with fire sprinklers. 20 • Residences can now be built with no setback from a property line IF (1) all buildings in the subdivision are fully sprinklered AND (2) the adjacent lots have clear six foot setbacks. • Doors connecting a residence and an attached garage must now be self- closing. • Perforated pipe foundation drains must now be enclosed in a continuous filter membrane to exclude fine debris from blocking them. • A drip-edge molding is now required at eaves and gables of shingled roofs. • Domestic clothes dryer ducts may now extend to thirty-five feet in developed length, as compared to the previous limit of twenty-five feet. • Exterior air exhaust terminations must be at least three feet from property lines and from other such openings, and must be at least ten feet from mechanical air intake openings. • The underside of floors must be provided with fire resistance equal to one- half inch gypsum wall board unless the floor: (1) is over a sprinklered space, (2) is over an unusable crawlspace, (3) is isolated and not over 80 square feet in area, or (4) the framing is 2-inch by 10-inch or larger dimension lumber. International Mechanical Code: • Each operator station in nail salons is now required to be equipped with a source-capture exhaust system. International Enerav Conservation Code (IECC): • This model code replaces the state-specific Washington State Energy Code, with numerous State amendments to retain certain features incorporating state law (RCW 19.27A) requirements. • With the state amendments, residential buildings constructed under the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code are expected to reduce energy consumption by 8% and commercial buildings energy consumption by 5-6%. These reductions build on those achieved in the changes from the 2006 to the 2009 Washington State Energy Code, for total reductions of 24 % (residential) and 18% (commercial) from 2006 Washington State Energy Code standards. This is part of a state mandate (RCW 19.27A.160) to reduce energy consumption in buildings by 70 % from the 2006 Washington State Energy Code level by 2031. • A minimum of 75% of lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures are now required to be high-efficacy lamps, increased from 50% in the 2009 Washington State Energy Code. • The requirement that each dwelling unit must earn energy credits by incorporating one or more of a number of listed energy-saving features, Page 2 of 3 21 ranging from additional insulation to solar or wind-powered electrical generation capability, has been increased by .5 for each size house. A small house under 1,500 square feet in floor area with less than 300 square feet of windows now requires half a credit; a medium size house requires 1.5 credits; while a large house over 5,000 square feet requires 2.5 credits. International Fire Code: • Means of egress illumination testing and maintenance provisions have been created to ensure the systems will be operational. • Solar photovoltaic systems are addressed; however, this section was specifically not adopted by the state. • Enhanced emergency responder radio coverage requirements inside of buildings. • Wireless smoke alarms are recognized for use in buildings by the IFC and IRC. • Carbon monoxide detector requirement for residential occupancies with fuel burning equipment or attached garages. P:\P1anning\ECDC\2013\Packet Documents\05-13-13 Vttach A_18C and IFC Summary of Changes.doc Page 3 of 3 22 This page intentionally left blank. 23 ATTACHMENT B ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending Chapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code and to make other amendments applicable to Kent. RECITALS A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State of Washington, the Kent City Council enacted Ordinance No. 3957 on May 18, 2010, which adopted the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code. The state recently adopted the 2012 edition of this code, which takes effect and applies to all cities in the state on July 1, 2013. Therefore, it is necessary to amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same. B. In addition to adopting the 2012 code edition, this ordinance also includes other amendments to reduce the cost of building projects by the elimination of our local fire alarm threshold while maintaining the life safety provisions of the model code, to standardize requirements to help streamline reporting and inspections, to create additional flexibility in development regulations in the area of fire department access and water supply, and to adjust to the new chapter structure within the 2012 International Fire Code. 1 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 24 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 13.01 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Fire Codes," is amended as follows: Chapter 13.01 FIRE CODES Sec. 13.01.010. Fire code - Adopted. In accordance with Chapter 19.27 RCW, the International Fire Code, 2009 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by the state of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to Chapter 51-54A of the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by this reference. One (1) copy of the International Fire Code and the appendices adopted in KCC 13.01.030(A) are on file with the city's fire code official. Sec. 13.01.020. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by RCW 19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the International Fire Code adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and the provisions of this chapter, the Kent City Code provisions shall govern. Sec. 13.01.030. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 1, Scope and Administration. The following local amendments to Chapter 1 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and Administration," including all amendments enacted by the State of 2 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 25 Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Scope and General Requirements - Fire code appendix adopted. Section 101 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Scope and General Requirements," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.6: Sec. 101.6. Fire code appendix adopted. Appendix B of the International Fire Code is hereby adopted. B. General authority and responsibilities - Retained authority. Section 104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and Responsibilities," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.1.1: Sec. 104.1.1. Retained authority - Additional conditions. The fire code official retains the authority to impose additional conditions where the official determines it necessary to mitigate identified fire protection impacts and problematic fire protection systems. These conditions may include, by way of example and without limitation, increased setbacks, use of fire retardant materials, installation afl-Oor modification of standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. C. General authority and responsibilities - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Authority and Responsibilities," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.12: Sec. 104.12. Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the fire code official to administer and enforce the fire code, the fire code official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code and none shall be implied. 3 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 26 D. Permits - Term. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.1.4: Sec. 105.1.4. Term. Operational permits issued in accordance with this code shall be valid for a 12 month period and are renewable at the end of that 12 month term. E. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.2.3 with the following: Sec. 105.2.3. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to those deadlines. All other project permit applications shall expire by limitation if no permit is issued within 180 days after the determination that a fully complete project permit application has been submitted, unless, in the fire code official determines, in his or her sole discretion, that the application has been pursued in good faith. The fire code official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant if the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the fire code official, that circumstances beyond the applicant's control have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the fire code official. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee. F. Permits - Electronic Image. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.4.7: Sec. 105.4.7. Electronic Image. Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall provide to the fire code official an electronic image of issued construction documents and corrected documents in accordance with 105.4.6. 4 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 27 G. Permits - Commercial kitchens. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.6.47: Sec. 105.6.47. Commercial Kitchen. An operational permit is required for all commercial kitchens with type I hood systems. H. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.6.48: Sec. 105.6.48. Emergency and standby power systems. An operational permit is required for code ; emsemergency or standby power systems required by code and identified in NFPA 110. I. Permits - Emergency and standby power systems. Section 105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by adding the following new subsection 105.7.15: Sec. 105.7.i317. Emergency and standby power systems. A construction permit is required for the installation of emergency or standby power system required by code and identified in NFPA 110. J. Board of appeals. Section 108 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Board of appeals," is amended by substituting Section 108 with the following: Sec. 108. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building and fire codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 13.01.130 of the Kent City Code. 5 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 28 K. Violation penalties. Section 109 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 109.3 with the following: Sec. 109.3. Violation-penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters, or repairs a building or structure in violation of (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the fire code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Ch. 13.02 of the Kent City Code or as otherwise provided by law. L. Fees. Section 113 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 113.1 with the following: Sec. 113.1. Fees. The fire code official shall collect fees as a condition to issuance or renewal of any permit or certificate. M. Fees - Schedule of permit fees. Section 113 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 113.2 with the following: Sec. 113.2. Schedule of Permit Fees. The fire code official shall prepare a resolution establishing a schedule of fees for council consideration, which fees shall include the cost involved in the processing, issuance, and renewal of permits and certificates. Any fee schedule adopted by resolution shall govern the fee amount to be assessed for any permit or certificate. N. Fees - Work commencing before permit issuance. Section 113 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection 113.3 with the following: Sec. 113.3. Work commencing before permit issuance. When work is staFted QF 13Feceeded 13FOeF `- for which a permit is required by this code has commenced without a permit, the fees shall be 6 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 29 doubled. The payment of such dob;e-fees shall not relieve any persons from fullyEengplyinElwith the requirements of this code On the exeEutmen.ef the •• efk f�from any etherpenalties prescribed by this code. 440. Fees - Termination. Section 113 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by adding the following new subsection 113.6: Sec. 113.6. Termination. Failure to pay for either an original permit or the required renewal within 30-60 days of the date notice is given; shall result in the City's termination of the permit or certificate application. Sec. 13.01.040. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 2, Definitions. The followina local amendments to Chapter 2 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Definitions - General. Section 202 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following definition to subsection 202: PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM. A fire protection system that generates repeated preventable ^,a' salarms. Sec. 13.01.0"050. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 3, General Requirements. The following local amendment to Chapter 3 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General Requirements," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Miscellaneous Combustible Materials Storage - Idle Pallets. Section 315 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Miscellaneous Combustible 7 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 30 Materials Storage," is amended by adding a new subsection 315.34.3 as follows: Sec. 315.34.3. Idle Pallets. Idle pallets shall be stored in accordance with Sections 315.34.3.1 through 315.34.3.4. Sec. 315.34.3.1. Buildings protected with automatic sprinklers. In buildings protected with approved automatic sprinklers, the storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 Table Al2.12.1.1. Sec. 315.34.3.2. Buildings without sprinkler protection. In buildings that do not have protection through approved automatic sprinklers, the storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with Table 315.34.3.2. Table 315.34.3.2 Clearances' Between Storage and Buildings Over Openings 0-50 51-200 200 Construction Type Pallets Pallets Pallets Masonry None 5 5 10 1 hour Masonry protected 5 10 20 openings 3/4 hour Masonry protected 10 20 30 openings Non Masonry protected 20 30 50 openings Other 20 30 50 '. All distances measured in feet. Sec. 315.34.3.3. Separation from other storage. The storage of idle pallets shall be separated from other storage in accordance with Table 315.34.3.3. 8 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 31 Table 315.34.3.3 Clearance to Other Storage Pile Size Minimum Distance' 0-50 20 51-200 30 Over 200 50 '. All distances measured in feet. Sec. 315.34.3.4. Stacks. Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles. Piles shall be limited to an area not greater than 400 square feet. A distance half the pile height or not less than 8 ft. shall separate stacks. Sec. 13.01.859060. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 5, Fire Service Features. The following local amendments to Chapter 5 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Service Features," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. i ire Set ice Features Eefinitiens. Seamen 592 of the r...},..-...atme.....I FiFe Gede, entitled "Definitions," is angended by adding the following definition to subseEtmen of less than 20 nt of the building eteF by fFeng eaEh flOff 'eye' and with a dOOF opening onto the Inter-natienai Building Code.- BA. Fire service features - Fire apparatus access roads. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is hereby adopted. 9 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 32 GB. Fire apparatus access roads - Dimensions. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.1 with the following: Sec. 503.2.1. Dimensions. The following minimum dimensions shall apply for fire apparatus access roads: 1. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). 2. Fire apparatus access road routes shall be approved by the fire code official. At 'east one of at least 15 feet and net n9eFe than 25 feet fFeng eaEh building en the PFengises and- shall be pesitiened paFallel to one entiFe side of eaEh building. The the &AeFiff wall of the building to the neaFest edge e 9C. Fire apparatus access roads - Surface. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.3 with the following: Sec. 503.2.3. Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed with a surface of asphalt, concrete, or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 30 tons (27,240 kg). ED. Fire apparatus access roads - Turning radius. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.4 with the following: Sec. 503.2.4. Turning radius. All fire apparatus access roads shall have a 30 foot minimum inside turning radius and a 50 foot minimum outside turning radius. The radius must be measured from the travel lane edge, unless otherwise approved. 10 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 33 FE. Fire apparatus access roads - Dead Ends. Section 503 of the International Fire Code is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.5 with the following: Sec. 503.2.5. Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45.72 m) in length shall be provided with an approved turnaround designed as illustrated in the Kent Design and Construction Standards, unless otherwise approved. GF. Fire apparatus access roads - Bridges and elevated surfaces. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.6 with the following: Sec. 503.2.6. Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with specifications established by the fire code official and the City's public works director, or their designees; at a minimum, however, the bridge or elevated surface shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of a 30 or more ton fire apparatus, the total imposed load to be determined by the fire code official. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for that use, approved barriers or approved signs, or both, shall be installed and maintained, if required by the fire code official. +4G. Fire apparatus access roads - Grade. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.2.7 with the following: Sec. 503.2.7. Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 15 percent longitudinal and/or 6 percent laterally in grade. Approach and departure 11 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 34 angle for fire apparatus access shall be as determined by the fire code official. 1H. Fire apparatus access roads - Access road width with a hydrant. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.2.9: Sec. 503.2.9. Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet for 20 feet on both sides of the hydrant operating nut and shall be marked as a fire lane per Section 503.3. 3I. Fire apparatus access roads - Marking. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by substituting subsection 503.3 with the following: Sec. 503.3. Marking. Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked whenever necessary to maintain the unobstructed minimum required width of roadways. Subject to the fire code official's prior written approval, marked fire apparatus access roads, or "fire lanes" may be established or relocated at the time of plan review, pre-construction site inspection, and/or post construction site inspection as well as any time during the life of the occupancy. Only those fire apparatus access roads established by the fire code official can utilize red marking paint and the term "fire lane." Fire lanes shall be marked as directed by the fire code official with one or more of the following types of markings in accordance with the Kent Design and Construction Standards: Sec. 503.3.1. Type 1. Type 1 marking shall be installed to identify fire lanes on commercial and multi-family developments or as directed by the fire code official. Sec. 503.3.2. Type 2. Type 2 marking shall be installed to identify fire lanes in one- and two-family dwelling developments, turnarounds, or as directed by the fire code official. 12 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 35 Sec. 503.3.3. Type 3. Type 3 marking shall be installed to address situations where neither Type 1 or 2 marking is effective as determined by the fire code official. 1. Specific areas designated by the fire code official shall be marked with diagonal striping across the width of the fire lane. Diagonal marking shall be used in conjunction with painted curbs and/or edge striping and shall run at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees from one side to the other. These diagonal lines shall be in red traffic paint, parallel with each other, at least 6 inches in width, and 24 inches apart. Lettering shall occur as with Type 1 marking. K3. Fire apparatus access roads - Commercial and Industrial Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.7: Sec. 503.7. Commercial and Industrial Developments. Fire apparatus access roads serving commercial and industrial developments shall be in accordance with Sections 503.7.1through 503.7.3. Sec. 503.7.1. Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in height shall have at least three two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. Sec. 503.7.2. Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having a gross building area of up to 124,000 square feet that have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems. 13 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 36 Sec. 503.7.3. Remoteness. Where two access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses. LK. Fire apparatus access roads - Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.8: Sec. 503.8. Aerial fire apparatus roads. The fire apparatus access roads that accommodate aerial fire apparatus shall be in accordance with Sections 503.8.1 through 503.8.3. Sec. 503.8.1. Where required. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads that are capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway. Sec. 503.8.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height. Sec. 503.8.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The location of the parallel access route shall be approved. ML. Fire apparatus access roads - Multi-Family Residential Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.9: Sec. 503.9. Multi-family residential developments. The fire apparatus access roads 14 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 37 serving multi-family residential developments shall be in accordance with Sections 503.9.1through 503.9.2. Sec. 503.9.1. Projects having from 100 through 200 dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having from 100 through 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Exception: Projects having up to 200 dwelling units may have a single approved fire apparatus access road when all buildings, including nonresidential occupancies, are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. Sec. 503.9.2. Projects having more than 200 dwelling units. Multi-family residential projects having more than 200 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads regardless of whether they are equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. P}M. Fire apparatus access roads - One- and Two-Family Residential Developments. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.10: Sec. 503.10. One- and Two-family residential developments. The fire apparatus access roads serving one- and two--family residential developments shall be in accordance with Sections 503.10.1. Sec. 503.10.1. Projects having more than 30 dwelling units. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet the requirements of Section 503.7.3. Exceptions: 1. Where there are more than 30 dwelling units on a single public or private fire apparatus access road and 15 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 38 all dwelling units are equipped throughout with approved automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3 of the International Fire Code, access from two directions shall not be required. 2. The number of dwelling units on a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will, within a reasonable time, connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official. ON. Fire Apparatus Access Roads - Underground Structures. Section 503 of the International Fire Code, entitled, "Fire Apparatus Access Roads," is amended by adding the following new subsection 503.11: Sec. 503.11. Underground structures. Installation of underground structures under or within 10 feet of fire apparatus access roads shall be designed using approved load criteria that shall accommodate the loading of fire department aerial apparatus unless otherwise approved. O. Fire protection water supplies - Inspection, testing and maintenance. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting subsection 507.5.2 as-feflowswith the following: Sec. 507.5.2. Inspection, testina and maintenance. Private fire hydrant systems shall be subiect to annual testing. Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in a-n-operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs, alterations, and servicing shall comply with approved standards. P. Aeeess to building epenings and reefs Required aceess. SeEt;en and Reefs," is angended by substituting subseEtien 504.1 with the €el lewi n g: 16 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 39 Eede OF the intefflatienal Building Gede shall be EenneEt fire appaFatus aEEeSS Feads to eAeFie epen s. L�1Vh•: P. Fire Protection water supplies - Records. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.3.1: Sec. 507.5.3.1. Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standard shall be maintained on the premises for three years; copies shall be delivered to the fire code official within 30 calendar days of each test, inspection, or maintenance of the system. Q. Fire protection water supplies - Physical protection. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by substituting subsection 507.5.6 as fellewwith the following: Sec. 507.5.6. Physical protection. Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Kent Design and Construction Standards. 17 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 40 R. Fire protection water supplies - Fire Hydrant. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.7 as follows: Sec. 507.5.7. Fire hydrant. Fire hydrants shall be designed and installed in accordance with the the l(en local water purveyor's Design—design and construction standards''---`FUetien ` tandaFds S. Fire protection water supplies - Backflow prevention. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.5.8 as follows: Sec. 507.5.8. Backflow prevention. All private fire systems shall be isolated by an approved method in accordance with the local water purveyor. T. Fire protection water supplies - Capacity for residential areas. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.6 as follows: Sec. 507.6. Capacity for residential areas. All hydrants installed in single family residential areas shall be capable of delivering 1,500 gpm fire-flow over and above average maximum demands at the farthest point of the installation. U. Fire protection water supplies - Spacing. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.7 as follows: Sec. 507.7. Spacing. The spacing of hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections 507.7.1 through 507.7.5. Sec. 507.7.1. Single family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing serving single family residential areas shall be 600 feet as measured along the fire apparatus access road. Sec. 507.7.2. Commercial, industrial and multi- family. The maximum fire hydrant spacing serving commercial, industrial, multi-family or other areas 18 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 41 shall be 300 feet as measured along the fire apparatus access road. Sec. 507.7.3. Medians. Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters pulling hose lines, hydrants shall be provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis, providing, on each side of the street, no more than the maximum spacing. Sec. 507.7.4. Arterials. Where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes hydrants shall be provided on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis, providing, on each side of the street, no more than the maximum spacing. Sec. 507.7.5. Transportation. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards. V. Fire protection water supplies - Required hydrants. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.8 as follows: Sec. 507.8. Required hydrants. The number of hydrants required for a building shall be based on the calculated fire-flow. The first hydrant will be calculated for up to 1,500 gpm. An additional hydrant will be required for every additional 1,000 gpm, or fraction thereof. The required hydrants shall be within 600 feet of the building as measured along the fire apparatus access roads serving the building. W. Fire protection water supplies - Notification. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.9 as follows: Sec. 507.9 Notification. The owner of property on which private hydrants are located and the public agencies that own or control public hydrants must 19 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 42 provide the fire code official with the following written service notifications in accordance with 507.9.1 and 507.9.2.: Sec. 507.9.1 In-service notification. The fire code official shall be notified when any newly installed hydrant or main is placed into service. Sec. 507.9.2 Out-of-service notification. Where any hydrant is out of service or has not yet been placed in service, the hydrant shall be identified as being out of service and shall be appropriately marked as out of service, by a method approved by the fire code official. X. Fire protection water supplies - Building permit requirements. Section 507 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Water Supplies," is amended by adding a new subsection 507.10 as follows: Sec. 507.10. Building permit requirements. No building permit shall be issued until all plans required by this section have been submitted and approved in accordance with the provisions of this section. No construction beyond the foundation shall be allowed until all hydrants and mains required by this section are in place and approved. Sec. 13.01.0"070. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems. The following local amendments to Chapter 6 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Building Services and Systems," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Mechanical Refrigeration - Testing of equipment. Section 606 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Mechanical Refrigeration," is amended by substituting 606.6 with the following: 20 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 43 Sec. 606.6 Testing of equipment. Refrigeration equipment and systems having a refrigerant circuit more than 220 pounds of Group Al or 30 pounds of any other group refrigerant shall be subject to periodic testing in accordance with Section 606.6.1. A written record of the required testing shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years; a copy shall be sent to the fire code official within 30 calendar days of the testing; and a label or tag shall be affixed to the individual system identifying the date of the testing. Tests of emergency devices or systems required by this chapter shall be conducted by persons trained and qualified in refrigeration systems. AB. Commercial Kitchen Hoods - Where required. Section 609 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Commercial Kitchen Hoods," is amended by adding the following subsections to section 609.2: Sec. 609.2.-1-.2 Permit Required. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6. Sec. 609.2.-23. Approved drawing. The stamped and approved cook line drawing shall be displayed adjacent to the suppression system pull station prior to the final inspection. The approved drawing shall be maintained and available for inspection. C. Commercial Kitchen Hoods - Records. Section 609 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Commercial Kitchen Hoods," is amended by substituting subsection 609.3.3.3 with the following: Sec. 609.3.3.3 Records. Records for inspections shall state the individual and company_performing the inspection, a description of the inspection, and wthertthe date on which the inspection took place. Records for cleanings shall state the individual and company performing the cleaning and w li"the date on which the cleaning took place. Such records shall be completed after each inspection or cleaning, and maintained on the premises for a minimum of three _years; a copy shall be sent to the fire code official within 30 days of the inspection or cleaning; and a label or tag shall be affixed to the individual system identifying the date of the inspection afl-dfor cleaning. 21 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 44 Sec. 13.01.67-9080. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction. The following local amendments to Chapter 7 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction - Testing. Section 703 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction," is amended by substituting 703.4 with the following: Sec. 703.4. Testing. Horizontal, vertical sliding and rolling fire doors shall be inspected and tested annually to confirm proper operation and full closure. A written record shall be maintained on the premises for three years; a eepks-copy shall be �'�ed sent to the fire code official within 4430 calendar days of the inspection or test; and a label or tag shall be affixed to the individual assembly identifying the date of the scheduled confidence test. Sec. 13.01.0"090. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems. The following local amendments to Chapter 9 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Protection Systems," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Fire protection systems - Scope and application. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 901.1 with the following: Sec. 901.1. Scope and application. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all occupancies and buildings, shall specify where fire protection systems are required, and shall apply to the design, installation, inspection, operation, testing, and 22 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 45 maintenance of all fire protection systems; however, nothing contained in this chapter shall diminish or reduce the requirements of any duly adopted building codes, including state and local amendments, or other city ordinances, resolutions, or regulations. In the event of any conflict in requirements among these codes, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations, the more stringent provision shall apply. B. Fire Protection Systems - Records. Section 901 of the International Fire Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting 901.6.2 with the followina: Sec. 901.6.2. Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standards shall be maintained on the premises for three years; copies shall be delivered to the fire code official within 30 calendar days of each test, inspection, or maintenance of the system; and a label or tag shall be affixed to the individual system identifying the date of the scheduled confidence test. SC. Fire protection systems - Definitions. Section 902 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following definition to the list inta subsection 902.1: PROBLEMATIC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM: A fiFe F. F4Fe'--Pfetectien Systems ReeeFds. SeEtien 901 of the intefflati, nal FiFe Gede,entitled"GeneFaa," is _ngen ed by substituting 90 c 2 with the fellewi n g: FefeFenEed standaFds sha" be maintained on the test, inspeEtien, OF n9aintenanEe of the systeng. 23 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 46 D. Automatic sprinkler systems General. SeEtlen 903 of the angended by substituting 993.1 with the fe"ewing: See. 903.1. Gene=ah AutenqatiE p- ..I_I_. tees shall Eengply with this seEtien and shall be EensideFed ED. Automatic sprinkler systems - Where required. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by supplementing subsection 903.2 with the following: Sec. 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed as follows: 1. In all buildings without adequate fire flow: Exception: Miscellaneous Group U Occupancies. 2. All new buildings and structures regulated by the International Building Code requiring 2,000 gallons per minute or more fire flow, or with a gross floor area of 10,000 or more square feet (929 M2), or where this code provides a more restrictive floor/fire area requirement, and shall be provided in all locations or where described by this code. Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries, and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1 hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the International Building Code or not less than 2 hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 712 of the International Building Code, or both. 3. Where this code requires the installation of an automatic sprinkler system to protect an occupancy within an otherwise non-sprinklered building, then 24 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 47 automatic sprinkler protection will be required throughout the entire building. 4. 4. When the required fire apparatus access roadway grade is 12 percent or greater. FE. Automatic sprinkler systems - Speculative use warehouses. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by adding the following new subsection 903.2.9.3: Sec. 903.2.9.3. Speculative use warehouses. Where the occupant, tenant, or use of the building or storage commodity has not been determined or it is otherwise a speculative use warehouse or building, the automatic sprinkler system shall be designed to protect not less than Class IV non-encapsulated commodities on wood pallets, with no solid, slatted, or wire mesh shelving, and with aisles that are 8 feet or more in width and up to 20 feet in height. GF. Automatic sprinkler systems - Check valve. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 903.3.8 as follows: Sec. 903.3.8. Check valve. All automatic sprinkler system risers shall be equipped with a check valve. I I. Automatic sprinkler systems E96sting buildings. SeEtien 903 of the Emisting Buildings. An appFOved �T 1G. Automatic sprinkler systems - Riser room access. Section 903 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Automatic Sprinkler Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 903.7 as follows: 25 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 48 Sec. 903.7. Riser room access. All risers shall be located in a dedicated room with an exterior door, and with lighting and heat for the room. 3H. Fire alarm and detection systems - General. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by substituting subsection 907.1.3 with the following: Sec. 907.1.3. Equipment. Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed. All new alarm systems shall be addressable. Each device shall have its own address and shall annunciate individual addresses at a UL Central Station. andstr-uetuFes. SeEtien 907 of znternatiena; FiFe Gede entitled "FiFe Alarm and DeteEtion Systems," is _needed by substituting _ub==="_" 907.2 with the fellewing: 72 shall be PFeVided on new buildings and StFUEWFe StF E �T�fCs. autengatiE fiFedeteEtersOFwateF flew eteEtien deviEes. WheF ether seEtiens of this Eede allow single fiFe a'aFng bex shall be installed. 26 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 49 , L. Fi,=c detectien systems Duct smoke detectors. SeEtien von of the xllca llaclollal l uc coat, entitled dire Aarm and Beteetien Systems," is annended by substituting the fellewing On subseEtien 907.4 A: See. et -make deteeters. DuEt snge!Ee audible signal 'in an appFeved leEatien. Snq eF audible signal On an appFeved leEatien and shall MI. Fire alarm and detection systems - Latched alarms. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.10 as follows: Sec. 907.10. Latched alarms. All signals shall be automatically "latched" at the fire alarm control unit until their operated devices are returned to normal condition, and the control unit is manually reset. 27 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 50 443. Fire alarm and detection systems - Resetting. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.11 as follows: Sec. 907.11. Resetting. All fire alarm control units shall be reset only by an approved person. Sec. 907.11.1. Reset code. The reset code for the fire alarm control unit or keypad shall be 3-7-1-2-3-4. The reset code shall not be changed without approval of the fire code official. 8K. Fire alarm and detection systems - Fire alarm control unit location. Section 907 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Alarm and Detection Systems," is amended by adding a new subsection 907.12 as follows: Sec. 907.12. Fire alarm control unit location. All fire alarm control units shall be located in the riser room designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.7, or an approved location. PL. Smoke Control Systems- Written Record. Section 909 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Smoke Control Systems," is amended by substituting 909.20.2 with the following: Sec. 909.20.2. Written record. The records shall include the date of the maintenance, identification of the servicing personnel and notification of any unsatisfactory condition and the corrective action taken, including parts replacement. The written record of smoke control system testing and maintenance shall be maintained on the premises for three years and copies shall be delivered to the fire code official within 3A-30 calendar days of each test or maintenance of the system; and a label or tag shall be affixed to the individual system identifying the date of the scheduled testing. QM. Fire Protection Systems - Signs. Section 912 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Department Connections," is amended by substituting 912.4 with the following: 28 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 51 Sec. 912.4. Signs. Fire department connections shall be clearly identified in an approved manner_--te All fire department connections shall have an approved sign attached below the Siamese clapper. The sign shall specify the type of water-based fire protection system, the structure, and the building areas served. Sec. 13.01.649100. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 4611, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. The following local amendments to Chapter 46-11 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings - Additions and Alterations. Section 4603 1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new subsection 46031103.45.4-3 as follows: Sec. 46031103.45.43. Substantial Alterations end-edditierrs. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to additions and substantial alterations to existing buildings regardless of use when a suEh ~eateF squaFe feet OF substantial alteration occurs in a structure equaling 10,000 or greater square feet. For purposes of this section, a substantial alteration shall be defined as an alteration that costs 50 percent or more of the current assessed value of the structure and impacts more than 50% of the gross floor area. B. Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings - Fire Alarm Control Unit Replacement. Section 4693-1103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings," is amended by adding a new subsection 46031103.7.4-8 as follows: 29 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 52 Sec. 46031103.7.48. Fire alarm control unit replacement. If an existing fire alarm control unit is replaced with identical equipment it shall be considered maintenance. Sec. 13.01.300110. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Chapter 4-780, Referenced Standards. The following local amendments to Chapter 47-80 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Referenced Standards," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Referenced Standards - NFPA. Section NFPA of the International Fire Code, entitled "Reference Standards," is amended by modifying the Standard reference number dates of publication as follows: 13-130 Installation of Sprinkler Systems 13D-130 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes 13R-130 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height 20-13G Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection 24-130 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances 72-13 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 110-138 Emergency and Standby Power Systems 111-138 Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems 720-12 Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment Sec. 13.01.349120. Amendments to the International Fire Code - Appendix B, Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings. The following local amendments to Appendix B to the International Fire Code, 30 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 53 entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Fire Code as follows: A. Fire-flow requirements for buildings - Increases. Section B103 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Building" is amended by substituting subsection B103.1 with the following: B103.1 Increases. The fire chief is authorized to increase the fire--flow requirements where exposures could be impacted by fire. An increase shall not be more than twice that required for the building under consideration. B. Fire-flow requirements for buildings. Section B105 of the International Fire Code, entitled "Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings," is amended by substituting section B105.1 with the following: B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. Fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family dwellings shall be in accordance with Sections B105.1.1 throuah B105.1.3. B105.1.1 Buildings less than 3,600 square feet. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for buildings less than 3,600 square feet shall be 1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour. Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. B105.1.2 Buildings greater than 3,600 square feet or more. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for buildings that are 3,600 square feet or larger shall not be less than that specified in Table B105.1. Exception: A reduction of fire-flow and flow duration to 1,000 gallons per minute for 1 hour, as approved, is 31 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 54 allowed when the building is equipped with the following; 1. An approved automatic sprinkler system 2. 1-hour fire resistant rated exterior walls tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 with exposure on the exterior side and proiections with 1-hour underside protection, fire blocking installed from the wall top plate to the underside of the roof sheathing and no gable vent openings. Exception: Walls with a distance greater than 11' to the nearest exposure or face an unbuildable lot, tract or buffer. The distance shall be measured at riaht angles from the face of the wall. B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1. Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50 percent, as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1. B105.2.1 Tents and Membrane structures. No fire flow is required for tents and membrane structures. B105.2.2 Accessory residential Group u buildings. Accessory residential Group U buildings shall comply with the requirements of B105.1. AB. Rre New requirements fet= buile�ngs Accessory Group 5 C__t m_n BINS of the into ,.^tm_nal Cm._ !`_de entitled new uM,-eEtm n BINS 1 1 32 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 55 squaFe Feet of seEtmen 598A A at least 10' fFeng any building and at least 5' fFeng the PFOpeFty line. Sec. 13.01.3—A-9130. Fire codes — Fees. The city council shall, by resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and enforce the fire codes adopted in this title. Sec. 13.01.339140. Appeals. A. Appeals to the hearing examiner. 1. Jurisdiction. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, determinations, or decisions made by the fire code official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction, and to provide for reasonable application and interpretation of the provisions of the International Fire Code, the city of Kent hearings examiner is hereby designated as the board of appeals created pursuant to Section 108 of the International Fire Code adopted in KCC 13.01.030 for all matters concerning the application of the fire codes. The city hearings examiner, however, shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the 33 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 56 administrative provisions of these codes, nor shall the city hearings examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these codes. 2. Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner by 5:00 p.m. of the fourteenth calendar day following the date of the order, determination, or decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or federal or city holiday, the period shall run until 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The appeal shall be accompanied by payment of the filing fee. Specific objections to the fire code official's decision and the relief sought shall be stated in the written appeal. 3. Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited to the following persons: a. The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit decision is directed. b. Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or decision. A person is aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of this section only when all of the following conditions are present: i. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person; ii. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or likely to be caused by the order, determination, or decision; and iii. The appellant has exhausted his or her administrative remedies to the extent required by law. B. Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made pursuant to Ch. 2.32 KCC. The decision of the hearings examiner shall be final and conclusive unless within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the hearings examiner's decision an appeal is filed with the superior 34 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 57 court. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or federal or city holiday, the period shall run until the next business day. SECTION 2, — SeverabilitY. If any one or more section, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3, — Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering. SECTION 4, — Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage as provided by law. However, code amendments provided for in this ordinance shall not take effect and be applied until July 1, 2013. SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR ATTEST: RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: 35 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 58 TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED: day of 2013 APPROVED: day of 12013. PUBLISHED: day of , 2013. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. (SEAL) RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK P:\Civil\Ordi na nce\FireCode2012-AdopWpdate.docx 36 International Fire Code- 2012 Update 59 ATTACHMENT C ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending various sections of Ch. 14.01 of the Kent City Code to adopt the 2012 editions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Existing Building, and, Energy Conservation Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code; to revise Section 14.08.020 to refer to the newly adopted codes; and to make other housekeeping amendments. RECITALS A. In response to legislative amendments adopted by the State of Washington, the Kent City Council enacted Ordinance No. 3956 on May 18, 2010, which adopted the 2009 editions of the International Building, Residential, Existing Building, and Mechanical Codes, and the 2009 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The state recently adopted the 2012 edition of these codes, and added the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, which all take effect and apply to all cities in the state on July 1, 2013. Therefore, it is necessary to amend the Kent City Code to formally adopt the same. B. In addition to adopting the 2012 code editions, this ordinance also makes other housekeeping amendments, including elimination of reference to the Washington State Energy Code, which has been repealed 1 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 60 by the State, and updating references to code sections that have been re- numbered in the 2012 editions. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 14.01 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Building Codes," is amended as follows: Chapter 14.01 BUILDING CODES Sec. 14.01.010. Building codes - Adopted. In accordance with Chapter 19.27 RCW, the following codes (collectively, the "building codes") together with any additions, deletions, and exceptions currently enacted or as may be amended from time to time by the state of Washington through its Building Code Council pursuant to the Washington Administrative Code ("WAC"), and as further amended in this chapter, are adopted by reference: A. The International Building Code, 2009 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51- 50 WAC. B. The International Existing Building Code, 2009 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., but its application is limited as provided for in Chapter 34 of the International Building Code, and as amended pursuant to WAC 51-50-480000 through WAC 51-50- 481500. 2 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 61 C. The International Residential Code, 2009 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51- 51 WAC. D. The International Mechanical Code, 2009 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapter 51- 52 WAC. E. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2999 2012 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendices A, B, and I to the Uniform Plumbing Code) as amended pursuant to Chapter 51-56 WAC_-aid . F. The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. G. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. H. The Washingten State International Energy Conservation Code,_ 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as amended pursuant to Chapters 51-IIRC and 51-116R WAC. One (1) copy of each of these codes is on file with the City's building official. Sec. 14.01.020. Code conflicts. To the extent allowed by RCW 19.27.040, if a conflict exists between the provisions of the state building 3 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 62 codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council and the provisions of this chapter, the Kent City Code provisions shall govern. Sec. 14.01.030. Amendments to the International Building Code. The following local amendments to the International Building Code, including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington-, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Building Code: A. General - Building code appendices adopted. Section 101 of the International Building Code, entitled "General," is amended by adding the following new subsection 101.5: Sec. 101.5. Building code appendices adopted. Appendices C,E and I to the International Building Code are hereby adopted; however, the public works director shall have the authority to enforce and interpret Appendix I and, accordingly, all references to the "building official" in Appendix I shall be substituted with the words "public works director." B. Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Building Code, entitled "Duties and Powers of Building Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.12: Sec. 104.12. Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. C. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 105 of the International Building Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.3.2 with the following: Sec. 105.3.2. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to 4 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 63 the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire by limitation if no permit is issued 180 days after the determination that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been submitted, unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the $building 8official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. D. Permits E�ftensien of expiration of pre�eet permit application.- angended by adding the following new subseEtien 105.3.3: Sec. 105.3.3. subseEtmen 105.3.2, a fully Eengplete r. _j___ r_....._ _ ___ r_....._ _ter..__ fOF has not been issued. by __.._ . E. Permits Extension of time to commence werk undef= buildin CC ♦♦ / S.1 „ Section 105. . q(te .. o f time to . . k 5 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 64 eengngenced on OF be€ffe Deeemaer 31, 2010, PFOYided the WOFIE has not been suspended e FD. Board of appeals. Section 113 of the International Building Code, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 113 with the following: Sec. 113. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.100. GE. Additional height increases. Section 504 of the International Building Code, entitled "Height," is amended by adding the following new subsection 504.45: Sec. 504.45 Additional height increases. For Group B or Group R, Divisions 1 and 2 Occupancies, the permitted increase of one story allowed by subsection 504.2 may be increased to two stories when all of the feNewing conditions enumerated below are met.. The increase provided in Section 504.3, as amended by WAC 51-50, shall not be added to this increase. 1. An automatic fire sprinkler system complying with Section 903.3.1.1 is installed throughout with the installation of quick response sprinkler heads in all areas where the use of these heads is allowed. 2. Vertical exit enclosures are constructed as smokeproof enclosures or pressurized stair enclosures in accordance with Section 909.20 and Section 909.11. 3. Standby power is supplied for light, emergency, and any exit enclosure pressurization systems used, as provided in Sections 403.4.7, 403.4.8 and 909.20.6.2, and the adopted edition of the National Electrical Code. Connection ahead of service 6 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 65 disconnect means shall be permitted for standby power. 4. Walls separating dwelling units or sleeping units, and corridor walls in Group R, Divisions 1 and 2 Occupancies shall be constructed as 1-hour fire partitions as provided in Section 7098. Reduction of the fire-resistance rating is not permitted. 5. All exterior walls, including those with a fire separation distance of more than five feet, shall be of not less than 1-hour fire-resistance rated construction on the interior and the exterior of the wall. 6. Structural observation is provided during construction in accordance with Sections 202, 1702 and 1704.53-G. 7. An emergency voice/alarm communication system complying with subsections 907.5.2.2 through 907.5.2.2.45 is installed. S. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the automatic fire sprinkler system riser on each floor. 9. Structures meeting the requirements of this subsection shall have an automatic sprinkler zone per floor. All zones must report independently. Sec. 14.01.035. Amendments to the International Existing Building Code. The following local amendments to the International Existing Building Code, including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Existing Building Code: A. All references to the "code official" in the International Existing Building Code shall be substituted with the words "building official." B. Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section 104 of the International Existing Building Code, entitled "Duties and Powers of Code Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection 104.12: Sec. 104.12. Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to 7 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 66 administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. C. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 105 of the International Existing Building Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 105.3.2 with the following: Sec. 105.3.2. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire by limitation if no permit is issued 180 days after the determination that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been submitted, unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the $building 8official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. See. 105.3.3. subseEtmen 105.3.2, a fully Eengplete p. _j___ r_....._ 8 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 67 _ ___ r_....._ _ter..__ fOF has not been issued. by __.._ . E. Permits Extension of time to commence wefk undet= buile�n " is angended by adding the following new subseEtien 105.5.1: Section 105.S.1. Extension of _._ to commence we_,. ' ' eengngenced en eFbe€ffe Deeemaer 31, 2010, PFevided the WeFlE has net been suspended e WeFlE is EengngenEed. D-F. Certificate of Occupancy - Altered area use and occupancy classification change. Section 110 of the International Existing Building Code, entitled "Certificate of Occupancy," is amended by substituting subsection 110.1 with the following: Sec. 110.1. Altered area use and occupancy classification change. No altered area of a building and no relocated building shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein, except that no certificate of occupancy is required for detached one- and two- family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures subject to the provisions of the International Residential Code. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. EG. Board of appeals. Section 112 of the International Existing Building Code, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 112 with the following: 9 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 68 Sec. 112. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.100. Sec. 14.01.040. Amendments to the International Residential Code. The following local amendments to the International Residential Code, including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Residential Code: A. Duties and powers of building official - Lot lines and setback lines. Section R104 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Duties and Powers of Building Official," is amended by adding the following new subsection R104.12: Sec. R104.12. Lot lines and setback lines. Notwithstanding the authority of the building official to administer and enforce the building code, the building official shall have no duty to verify or establish lot lines or setback lines. No such duty is created by this code, and none shall be implied. B. Permits - Substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in areas prone to flooding. Section R105 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection R105.3.1.1 with the following: Sec. R105.3.1.1. Substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in areas prone to flooding. The building official may require that all applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in an area prone to flooding be submitted in accordance with Ch. 14.09 KCC. 10 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 69 C. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section R105 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection R105.3.2 with the following: Sec. R105.3.2. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire by limitation if no permit is issued 180 days after the determination that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been submitted, unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the Sbuilding 8official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. D. Permits Eq(tensien of time 6mitatien on application. SeEtien RIOS adding the _.._ .....' new _______._.. ____._._. See. R105.3.3. Eq(tensien of time imitatters on subs___._.. .____._._, _ full, __...r.___ r. _j___ r_....._ _ ___ r_....._ _ter..__ fOF has not been fuss__ by __.._ . 11 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 70 E. Permits Eq(tensien of time to commenee werk under buildin permit. Seetien BIOS of the internatienal Residential Gede, entitled . . Section R105.5.1. EXte... men of tong . to EengngenEe , permit is EengngenEed on OF befOFe Deeember31, WOFIEis EengngenEed. DF. Fees - Building permit valuations. Section R108 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting subsection R108.3 with the following: Sec. R108.3. Building permit valuations. The permit applicant shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of the work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued. (The work would include, for example and without limitation, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and other permanent systems.) If the building official decides that the permit valuation is underestimated, the permit application shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official. EG. Certificate of occupancy. Section R110 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Certificate of Occupancy," is hereby repealed. F+i. Board of appeals. Section R112 of the International Residential Code, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section R112 with the following: Sec. R112. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, 12 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 71 or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.100 of the Kent City Code. Any appeal to an order, decision, or determination of the public works director with respect to work within a flood hazard area shall be made in accordance with Ch. 14.09 KCC. Sec. 14.01.050. Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The following local amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code, including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington are hereby adopted and incorporated into the Uniform Plumbing Code: A. Title, seepe, and general Appendices adopted. SeEtien 101 of the by adding the fellewing new subseEtien 191.19.16: See. 101.610.1. Appendjees adepted. The Ynifffnq , 8A. Organization and enforcement - Penalties. Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Organization and Enforcement," is amended by substituting subsection 102.53.2 with the following: Sec. 102.53-.2. Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, installs, alters, or repairs plumbing work in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. GB. Organization and enforcement - Board of appeals. Section 102 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Organization and Enforcement," is 13 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 72 amended by substituting subsection 102.3 withaddiirg the following new Sec. 102.43. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.100 of the Kent City Code. BC. Permits and inspections - Expiration of project permit application. Section 103 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Permits and Inspections," is amended by substituting subsection 103.4.3 2 with the following: Sec. 103.4.32. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire by limitation if no permit is issued 180 days after the determination that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been submitted, unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the $building 8official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. 14 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 73 ED. -Plumbing Permit Fees - Table 103.4- 'T""ravic-103.4vof the Uniform Plumbing Code, entitled "Plumbing Permit Fees", is amended by substituting Table 103.4 with the following_ —Table 103.4. Plumbing Permit Fees. Plumbing permit fees and related fees shall be as established by resolution of the city council, in accordance with 14.01.090 KCC. SeSec. 14.01.060. Amendments to the International Mechanical Code. The following local amendments to the International Mechanical Code, including all amendments enacted by the State of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Mechanical Code as of fully set feFth theFein.: A. Permits - Expiration of project permit application. Section 106 of the International Mechanical Code, entitled "Permits," is amended by substituting subsection 106.3.3 with the following: Sec. 106.3.3. Expiration of project permit application. Project permit applications that are subject to Ch. 12.01 KCC or that require SEPA review are subject to the deadlines established by that code chapter or by SEPA. All other project permit applications shall expire by limitation if no permit is issued 180 days after the determination that a fully complete project permit application, as defined in KCC 14.11.020, has been submitted, unless that application has been pursued in good faith as determined solely in the $building 8official's discretion. The building official may extend the time for action on the permit application for one or more periods, each period not exceeding 90 days, upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. If an application has expired, plans and other data previously submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. In order to renew action on an expired application, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay 15 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 74 a new review fee at the rates in effect at the time of resubmission. B. Violations - Penalties. Section 108 of the International Mechanical Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting subsection 108.4 with the following: Sec. 108.4. Violation pPenalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements or who erects, installs, alters, or repairs mechanical work in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building code official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. C. Means of appeal - Board of appeals. Section 109 of the International Mechanical Code, entitled "Means of Appeal," is amended by substituting Section 109 with the following: Sec. 109. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.100 of the Kent City Code. Sec. 14.01.070. Amendments to the Uniform Housing Code. The following local amendments to the Uniform Housing Code are hereby adopted as if fully set forth therein. A. Scope. Section 103 of the Uniform Housing Code is amended by substituting Section 103 with the following: Sec. 103. Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, designed, or intended to be used, for human habitation. These occupancies in existing buildings 16 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 75 may be continued as provided in IBC § 102.6 or IRC § R102.7, as may be applicable, except for structures found to be substandard as defined in this code. Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provisions of this code shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings. Rooming houses, congregate residences, or lodging houses shall comply with all the requirements of this code for dwellings. B. Application to existing buildings and structures - Additions, alterations, or repairs. Subsection 104.1 of the Uniform Housing Code is amended by substituting subsection 104.1 with the following: Sec. 104.1. Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. For additions, alterations, or repairs, see IBC §§ 102.6, Chapter 34, and IRC § R102.7, as may be applicable. C. Repealer. Section 202 of Chapter 2 and Chapters 11 through 16 of the Uniform Housing Code are hereby repealed. D. Board of appeals. Section 203 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Board of appeals," is amended by substituting Section 203 with the following: Sec. 203. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.100 of the Kent City Code. E. Violations. Section 204 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting Section 204 with the following: Sec. 204. Violations. 17 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 76 204.1. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy any building, structure, or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the PFOYisiens of this code. 204.2. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. F. Permits and inspections - General. Section 301 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting Section 301 with the following: Sec. 301. General. No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official in the manner and according to the applicable conditions prescribed in IBC §§ 105 and 107 or IRC §§ R105 and R106, as may be applicable. G. Permits and inspections - Fees. Section 302 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Fees," is amended by substituting Section 302 with the following: Sec. 302. Fees. When a building permit is required by Section 301 of this code, the appropriate fees shall be paid as specified in IBC § 109 or IRC § R108, as may be applicable. H. Permits and inspections - Inspection. Section 303 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Inspection," is amended by substituting Section 303 with the following: 18 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 77 Sec. 303. Inspection. Buildings or structures within the scope of this code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official in accordance with, and in the manner provided by, this code and IBC §§ 110 and 1704 or IRC § R109, as may be applicable. I. Definitions - Building code. Section 401 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by revising the definition of "building code" as follows: Sec. 401. Definitions. BUILDING CODE is the International Building Code ("IBC") or the International Residential Code ("IRC"), as may be applicable, promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by this jurisdiction. J. Definitions - Mechanical code. Section 401 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Definitions," is amended by revising the definition of "mechanical code" as follows: Sec. 401. Definitions. MECHANICAL CODE is the International Mechanical Code or the International Residential Code, promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., as may be applicable and as adopted by this jurisdiction. K. Space and occupancy standards - Location on property. Section 501 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Location on Property," is amended by substituting Section 501 with the following: Sec. 501. Location on property. All buildings shall be located with respect to property lines and with respect to other buildings on the same property as required by Chs. 5, 6 and 7 IBC and IRC § R302, as may be applicable. 19 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 78 L. Light and ventilation - Hallways. Subsection 504.4 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Hallways," is amended by substituting subsection 504.4 with the following: Sec. 504.4. Hallways. All public hallways, stairs, and other exitways shall be adequately lighted at all times in accordance with IBC § 1006 or IRC §§ R303 and R311, as may be applicable. M. Sanitation - Water closet compartments. Subsection 505.5 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Water Closet Compartments," is amended by substituting subsection 505.5 with the following: Sec. 505.5. Water closet compartments. Walls and floors of water closet compartments, except in dwellings, shall be furnished in accordance with IBC § 1210. This provision is not applicable to those projects subject to the IRC. N. Heating and ventilation - Heating. Subsection 701.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "Heating," is amended by substituting subsection 701.1 with the following: Sec. 701.1. Heating. Dwelling units, guest rooms, and congregate residences shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of at least 790F68OF (21.1200C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with Ch. 21 IBC or Ch. 10 and 12-24 IRC, as may be applicable, the Mechanical Code, and all other applicable laws. Unvented fuel-burning heaters are not permitted. All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. O. Exits - General. Section 801 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting Section 801 with the following: Sec. 801. General. Dwelling units or guest rooms shall have access directly to the outside or to a public corridor. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with exits, exitways, and appurtenances as 20 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 79 required by Ch. 10 IBC or IRC § R311, as may be applicable. P. Fire protection - General. Section 901 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting Section 901 with the following: Sec. 901. General. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with the degree of fire-resistive construction as required by the building code for the appropriate occupancy, type of construction, and location on property, and shall be provided with the appropriate fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by Ch. 9 IBC or IRC § R314 and R315, as may be applicable. Q. Substandard buildings - Definition - General. Subsection 1001.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, entitled "General," is amended by substituting subsection 1001.1 with the following: Sec. 1001.1. General. Any building or portion thereof that the $building Aofficial determines to be an unsafe building in accordance with IBC § 116, or any building or portion thereof, including any dwelling unit, guest room or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the conditions referenced in this section to an extent that those conditions endanger the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof, shall be deemed and hereby ereis declared to be a substandard buildings. Sec. 14.01.080. Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The following local amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are hereby adopted as if fully set forth therein. A. Purpose and scope. Subsection 102.1 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Purpose," is amended by substituting subsection 102.1 with the following: 21 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 80 Sec. 102.1. Purpose. It In conjunction with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the International Building Code, International Residential Code, Uniform Housing Code, or otherwise available by law, it is the purpose of this code to provide a just, equitable, and practicable method to require the repair, vacation, or demolishment of buildings or structures that from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or welfare of the general public or of their occupants. The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code. B. Alterations, additions, and repairs. Section 103 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Alterations, Additions, and Repairs," is amended by substituting Section 103 with the following: Sec. 103. Alterations, additions, and repairs. All buildings or structures that are required to be repaired under the provisions of this code shall be subject to the provisions of IBC Ch. 34 or IRC § R102.7, as may be applicable. C. Abatement of dangerous buildings. Section 202 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," is amended by substituting Section 202 with the following: Sec. 202. Abatement of dangerous buildings. All buildings or portions thereof that the Sbuilding 8official determines, after inspection, by the building official to be dangerous as defined in this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. D. Violations. Section 203 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Violations," is amended by substituting Section 203 with the following: 22 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 81 Sec. 203. Violations. 203.1. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. 203.2. Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as set forth in Chs. 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. E. Inspection of work. Section 204 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Inspection of Work," is amended by substituting Section 204 with the following: Sec. 204. Inspection of work. All buildings or structures within the scope of this code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this code and IBC §§ 110 and 1704 or IRC § R109, as may be applicable. F. Board of appeals. Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, entitled "Board of Appeals," is amended by substituting Section 205 with the following: Sec. 205. Board of appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, designs, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. 23 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 82 Appeals shall be made as set forth in section 14.01.100 of the Kent City Code. G. General - Definitions. Section 301 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended as follows: Sec. 301. General. For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in either this chapter or as specified in the building code or the housing code. Where terms are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context with which they are used. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural the singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine. "Building Code" is the International Building Code or the International Residential Code, as may be applicable, promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by this jurisdiction. "Dangerous Building" is any building or structure deemed to be dangerous under the provision of section 302 of this code. "Endangered" as used in section 302 means negatively affected, to any degree, by any and all conditions, actions or omissions which, singularly or together, reduce or are likely to reduce or negatively impact the life or limb, health, property or safety of the public, including but not limited to, economy in the provision of public service, general welfare, economic viability, or security in the enjoyment of the community. "Health Officer" as used in this code shall mean the building official or his or her designee. "Housing Code" is the Uniform Housing Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction. H. Repealer. Chapters 4 through 9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are repealed. Section 14.01.085. Amendments to the International Enerav Conservation Code. The following local amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code, including all amendments enacted by the state 24 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 83 of Washington, are hereby adopted and incorporated into the International Energy Conservation Code: A. Compliance required, violations, penalties. Section C101.5, entitled "Compliance" is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection C101.5.1: Sec. C101.5.1 Unlawful acts and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, move or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of this code. Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents, (b) a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subiect to penalties as set forth in Chapters 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. A. Compliance required, violations, penalties. Section R101.5, entitled "Compliance" is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection R101.5.1: Sec. R101.5.1 Unlawful acts and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, move or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of this code. Any person who violates a provision of this code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of: (a) the approved construction documents,_(b) a directive of the building official, or (c) a permit or certificate issued under 25 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 84 the provisions of this code, shall be subiect to penalties as set forth in Chapters 14.08 and 1.04 KCC or as otherwise provided by law. A. Appeals. Section C109, entitled "Board of Appeals", is hereby amended by substituting Section C109 with the following: Sec. C109. Board of Appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.100. A. Appeals. Section R109, entitled "Board of Appeals", is hereby amended by substituting Section R109 with the following: Sec. R109. Board of Appeals. The City of Kent hearings examiner is designated as the board of appeals in order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the suitability of alternate materials, design and methods of construction and appeals of the reasonable application and interpretation of the building codes. Appeals shall be made as set forth in KCC 14.01.100. Sec. 14.01.090. Building codes — Fees. The City Council shall, by resolution, establish the fees to be assessed to implement and operate the codes adopted in this chapter. Sec. 14.01.100. Appeals. 26 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 85 A. Appeals to the hearing examiner. 1. Jurisdiction. The City hearings examiner has been designated as the board of appeals and shall have jurisdiction over all matters concerning the application of the building codes cited in this chapter. The City hearings examiner, however, shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of these codes, nor shall the City hearings examiner be empowered to waive requirements of these building codes. 2. Filing. Appeals shall be filed with the hearings examiner by 5:00 p.m. of the fourteenth calendar day following the date of the order, determination, or decision being appealed. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or--er City holiday, the period shall run until 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The appeal shall be accompanied by payment of the filing fee. Specific objections to the building official's decision and the relief sought shall be stated in the written appeal. 3. Standing. Standing to bring an appeal under this chapter is limited to the following persons: a. The applicant and the owner of property to which the permit decision is directed. b. Another person aggrieved or adversely affected by the order, determination, or decision, or who would be aggrieved or adversely affected by a reversal or modification of the order, determination, or decision. A person is aggrieved or adversely affected within the meaning of this section only when all of the following conditions are present: i. The order, determination, or decision has prejudiced or is likely to prejudice that person; ii. A judgment in favor of that person would substantially eliminate or redress the prejudice to that person caused or likely to be caused by the order, determination, or decision; and 27 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 86 iii. The appellant has exhausted his or her administrative remedies to the extent required by law. B. Appeals to superior court. Appeals to the hearings examiner shall be made pursuant to Ch. 2.32 KCC. The decision of the hearings examiner shall be final and conclusive unless, within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the hearings examiner's decision, an appeal is filed with the King County superior court. When the last day of the appeal period so computed is a Saturday, Sunday, or -City holiday, the period shall run until the next business day. SECTION 2. - Amendment - KCC 14.08.020. Section 14.08.020 of the Kent City Code, related to enforcement of the City's Building Codes and entitled "Definitions," is amended as follows: Sec. 14.08.020. Definitions. The definitions contained in KCC 1.04.020 shall also apply to this chapter. In addition, the following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: 1. Building codes means and includes the International Building Code, the International Existing Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Housing Code, and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and theWashington State F=neFg • Gede as now or hereafter adopted, amended, ed{or supplemented pursuant to KCC Title 14, the Revised Code of Washington, and/or the Washington Administrative Code. 28 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 87 2. Building official means the building official of the city or any person authorized by the building official to enforce the building codes. 3. Premises means a plot of ground, whether occupied by a structure or not. SECTION 3, - Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection, or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and effect. SECTION 4, - Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations. SECTIONS. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law. SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR ATTEST: RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK 29 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 88 APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED: day of 12013. APPROVED: day of 12013. PUBLISHED: day of 12013. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. (SEAL) RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK P:\Civil\Ordi no nce\Ordina ncebu i Idingcodes2012-Adopt.Docx 30 International Building, Residential, And Mechanical Codes - 2012 Update 89 ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director • Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager KENT was o Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 May 8, 2013 TO: Chair Jamie Perry and Economic & Community Development Committee FROM: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager RE: Neighborhood Urban Centers For the May 13, 2013 Meeting MOTION: Move to incorporate the Neighborhood Urban Centers project into the comprehensive plan update due June 30, 2015. SUMMARY: On July 9 and August 13, 2012 the Economic & Community Development Committee began discussion of strategies for exploring the City Council's strategic goal to create neighborhood urban centers. On November 13, 2012, the Committee approved planning principles and a scope of work for moving the project forward in the staff work program and to guide the work of the Land Use & Planning Board. At the May 131h meeting, staff will update the Committee on its research and public outreach and seek further direction for the project. BACKGROUND: Neighborhood urban centers can be manifested in many forms, shapes and sizes, including corner stores, neighborhood business districts, community commercial districts or other forms. The attached planning principles and scope of work reflect the Committee's discussion and direction at the November 13, 2012 meeting and guided subsequent staff research and public outreach on neighborhood urban centers. Also attached are a summary of comprehensive plan goals and policies relevant to corner stores; notes and a summary of written comments from the January 26, 2013 Neighborhood Council Workshop where the corner store concept was presented; walk scores for five areas in the city where staff conducted some preliminary research on the corner store concept; and a matrix of possible regulations in consideration of corner stores. Public outreach appears at this time to desire prioritizing existing neighborhood commercial areas for walkability, place-making, and adding public facilities in the individual communities or neighborhood districts. Furthermore, the private sector is questioning whether corner stores would be successful in Kent. Research is also indicating existing commercial areas need to be intensified, not necessarily expanded. The Growth Management update of the City's comprehensive plan is due June 30, 2015; staff will be starting that update within the next month or so. 90 RECOMMENDATION: Staff is presenting three options for the Committee's consideration: (1) Incorporate the Neighborhood Urban Centers project into the comprehensive plan update due June 30, 2015. (2) Declare an emergency and consider comprehensive plan amendments and rezones to support neighborhood urban centers. (3) Have the Land Use & Planning Board consider corner stores as a principally permitted use in residential areas, guided by the planning principles approved by the Committee on November 13, 2012. Staff recommends Option (1), bringing analysis of commercial areas into the comprehensive plan update that is due June 30, 2015. Public outreach could look at ways to make existing commercial more intensified, with place-making the goal to make them more active and viable. City resources could then be targeted toward strategic areas in a phased approach. Staff will be available at the May 13th meeting to present information and answer questions about neighborhood urban centers. CA/pm S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2012\Neighborhood_Urban_Centers\ECDC\05-13-13\Memo.doc ENC: Att A; Planning Principles Att B: Scope of Work Att C: Comprehensive Plan Policies Att D: Notes from Neighborhood Council Workshop 1-26-13 Att E: Neighborhood Workshop Attendee Response&Comments Att F: Walk Scores Att G:Commercial in Residential Areas-Options Att H: Neighborhood Urban Centers Power Point Presentation CC: Fred Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager Project Folder(ZCA-2012-14) 91 tAN ° liii IIII IIII tuummllllUiHbain Centers IIII° IIII"IIIIIIII'1tLIIII11111IIIICS ATTACHMENT A 1. IIDefliiunuliitaiioinus Corner stores are no greater than 3,000 square feet in size, scaled to blend with a residential neighborhood, and parking typically is provided on the street rather than on the site. Neighborhood Business Districts are commercial nodes that total less than three acres in size, with a maximum total square footage of 35,000. Existing areas zoned commercial that are greater than three acres in size are classified small neighborhood business districts and may be intensified in building square footage but not enlarged in land area. Examples of Small Neighborhood Business Districts include: SE 240th & 132nd Avenue SE, and SE 240th & 116th Avenue SE. Community Business Districts are existing commercial areas that serve several neighborhoods along a major corridor, are greater than three acres in total area, are designated transit-oriented center or mixed use corridor, or may be candidates for designation as Activity Centers within the regional growth strategy. Examples are Midway commercial along SR-99, the commercial corridor along 104th Avenue SE between approximately SE 236th and SE 264th Streets, Kent Kangley & 132nd, and SE 208th Street & 108th Avenue SE. The Downtown Urban Center is designated through the Downtown Subarea Action Plan. 2. 1wo irriininuuiriiit:^y dirliiveiri Activity Neighborhood participation is active and valued. 3. Ili:co iriouninuliic Vialblilility There is an appropriate mix of land use intensity and income to support the center. New centers do not detract from the viability of existing centers. 4. 1woin iniect:ed f 1wo irrilll�wlliete Streets The existing or planned pedestrian and bicycle network is complete and in good condition within t/z mile radius around the center. 5. „tllhullboiirllhii000 qa 1oiininulli'patiliillbliilllliit:y Illb�,mn� Land uses, parking, and hours of operation are sensitive to the surrounding residential character. The centers are included in an approved neighborhood council boundary. 6. 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O N U w O a E m Ez" O cC uYQD v o _ O Q V C Y ,� i s O (6 N O w w O w Q (0 w \ (D L� L O w m O i 0 N d d w Q Y C 0 0 0 c w 2 i O £ E Y � = = = a 0 " Y Q Z Q Q UW `0 � � � E z Q) �' 6 " g Y oa (u.) 0] �i �i �i000 O '0 `—' a- ULLL CQO m �o '> U c o O • • J • • • W t0 d • • • V • a Y E N M t- LnIt t0 a Q 96 This page intentionally left blank. 97 ATTACHMENT C Comprehensive Plan Policies— Neighborhood Urban Centers Land Use Element Commercial Goals& Policies 1. LU-14.5: Encourage commercial design elements which will minimize impacts to surrounding established residential uses for all new development and redevelopment in the existing Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. Ensure that projects are pedestrian-oriented and developed with minimum parking provisions. 2. LU-14.6: Discourage expansion of Neighborhood Service land uses in areas where the adjacent land use designation is predominately single-family. 3. LU-14.7: Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of residential land uses to commercial land uses. 4. LU-14.8: Ensure that commercial and mixed-use development adjacent to existing single-family residential areas are compatible in height and scale. Establish guidelines for design of edges where commercial and mixed-uses abut single-family use and medium-and low-density residential. Definition of Map Designations... Neighborhood Services: Neighborhood Services allows for small nodal areas of retail and personal service activities to provide everyday convenient goods to residential areas. Transportation Element 1. TR-1.8: Ensure the transportation system is developed consistent with the anticipated development of the land uses and acknowledge the influence of providing transportation facilities to accelerate or delay the development of land uses, either by type or by area. 2. TR-1.9: Promote multimodal facilities and services, street design,and development that includes residential, commercial and employment opportunities within walking/bicycling distance so that distances traveled are shorter and there is less need for people to travel by automobile. 3. TR-5.4: Encourage pedestrian and bicycle connections between residential development, neighborhood commercial centers,and recreation areas. 4. TR-5.5: Arrange streets and pedestrian paths in residential neighborhoods to form a grid network, providing multiple choices as to path and mode. 5. TR-5.6: Avoid the creation of excessively large blocks and long local access residential streets. 6. Goal TR-7: Improve the non-motorized transportation system to provide a comprehensive system of connecting sidewalks, walkways, on-street bicycle facilities and shred-use paths that will encourage increased usage and safe travel. 98 Community Design Element 1. Goal CD-1: Establish street and circulation patterns that encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use. 2. Goal CD-4: Design new commercial projects to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists,transit users, and motor vehicles. 3. Goal CD-6: Provide scale, layout,and character of commercial and mixed-use development which is complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood and accommodating to pedestrians. 4. CD-14.1: Limit block lengths and encourage continuity of streets among neighborhoods to facilitate access, increase connectivity,and support safe pedestrian, bicyclist and vehicular movement in residential neighborhoods. Economic Development Element 1. ED-3.1: Allow for small-scale commercial establishments in neighborhood areas to provide services for residents. S:\Permit\Plan\CO MP_P LAN_AMENDMENTS\2012\Neighborhood_Urban_Centers\Comprehensive Plan Policies.doc 99 ATTACHMENT D Notes from Neighborhood Council Workshop—January 26, 2013 1. Corner stores are no longer viable. There are larger stores that can offer better prices. 2. Smart growth is what we need to consider as the population doubles in the next 20 years. 3. The first step that should be taken is having the neighborhood councils choose people for a committee to look at the comprehensive plan. 4. We don't want congestion, noise,all-night parties from corner stores. It takes congestion to support corner stores. 5. 132nd Avenue SE needs paving, sidewalks,and street trees to provide a better walking experience to QFC,which is located%: mile from my residence; I would walk there if there were safer sidewalks. Minimally,the shoulder should be widened and contiguous. 6. Only isolated neighborhoods need commercial areas like corner stores, such as in Magnolia or Queen Anne areas of Seattle. Because they are isolated, there is less competition. 7. People (Gen-Y) are now connected technically, are isolated and insulated. They don't need neighborhood gathering places when they're connected globally via technology. 8. Would like a flow chart showing the hierarchy of the neighborhood district structure,then channel the conversation into specifics. 9. First get people to respect each other, get face-to-face time. 10. Businesses need to create pleasant opportunities when people patronize their shop. Some businesses don't seem to care if you shop in their store or not. Some don't even speak English. 11. Businesses can create the atmosphere for community(i.e., Cutters Point in Covington -- they encourage group gatherings/meetings) 12. Concerned about drawing bad elements into the neighborhood with corner stores. The City should do a crime analysis before we'll buy into the concept. Also concerned about trash and graffiti from commercial activities. 13. Look at bike routes and infrastructure. Create neighborhood Bike Street Day where streets are closed to vehicles. Maybe Neighborhood Districts can be represented on the Bike Board. 14. Need other cultures involved in the community. They hang together and there are no opportunities for all to interact. City should provide initiatives for involving all people. 15. Haven't done job as neighbors yet to understand who lives in the neighborhood. 16. Include property owners and apartment managers in the corner store concept. 17. Maybe need to more broadly define the definition of corner store. 18. What is our primary concern? —we want youth centers. Corner store should be more broadly defined as a gathering place. 19. What is the cost to neighbors to patronize a corner store—usually higher prices. 20. National (One) Night Out in August is a good way to get to know neighbors. 21. International Festival is a good way to meet people. 22. To engage a neighborhood,you must engage yourself. 23. Perhaps people can teach English to adults at a low cost—reach community and interact. Possibly teach English as a second language at the Senior Center. 24. Schools used to be a good 'corner store'—now can't have Christmas or Halloween and kids are bused to the school. 100 25. Sidewalks and bike lanes are key—obesity, fatty liver,cholesterol problems. 26. Today with congestion we need places to walk and bike. Walking and biking could bring down crime by having a presence in the neighborhoods. 27. Small connections can add up to community. 28. Create opportunities for interaction. 29. Corner store name connotes depressed area. Have to have more than one store to attract community. If take kids to coffee shop,there needs to be areas for kids to go while adults drink coffee. 30. I would rather support a local store than go to a chain store. 31. Recreation centers can combine uses for everyone. Add dog-park, and commercial to mix. 32. There is a variety of connection types/points—at the bus stop, in parks. Make connections. Do a survey—how often do you eat out; how often do you use the bus? Survey 2481h/116`h area. 33. What works in bigger city environments? 34. West Hill needs access to community college and business area across 1-5. 35. Find something in common with neighbors—e.g., bike ride,craft show—create opportunities to meet and interact. 36. I'm a sales shopper; I wouldn't support a corner store. 37. Have a neighborhood district clean-up day to bring people together. 38. I'm concerned that Neighborhood Districts containing a few Neighborhood Councils might get lost when there are Neighborhood Districts containing many Neighborhood Councils. How will the Districts function? 39. Need code enforcement, police presence in Wildwood Estates area —signage, burned-down residence, graffiti, tagging,dead cars on street. Need sidewalks in lower side of area. Code enforcement should be discussed at the next meeting. 40. Survey junior and senior high school students and students at Green River Community College. They're the next generation. What will they want? 41. Create opportunities to promote Kent—e.g., hats that say'Kent' like Black Diamond has. 42. From a one-on-one conversation,the following ideas came out: • Reiten Road needs a sidewalk to create one road for Scenic Hill Neighborhood safe for pedestrians during snow season; • Sell the pump house property to pay for the sidewalk improvements; • Survey the various Districts about the concept of Corner Stores; • The Golf Course & Ice Rink need to have more community activities; and • The planned trail on the top of the new levees should be paved to expand their use to bicycling as well as pedestrians. Bikes need pavement to be a safe activity. SIAPermitAPlanACOMP_PWN_AMENDMENTS\2012\Neighborhood_Urban_Centers\Neighborhood Council PrerenbtlonANotes Neighborhood_Conner l_Workshop_01262013.doc 101 ATTACHMENT E Neighborhood Workshop Attendee Response and Comments Workshop of 1/26/2013 General Response A total of 55 attendees were present at this year's workshop. Everyone enjoyed the presentations. Mayor Cooke spoke about what a Neighborhood District is, who's involved,and why Kent is moving in this direction. Toni Azzola talked about the District logistics such as how they are structured and will function. Councilmember Jamie Perry spoke about Neighborhood Urban Centers; what are they and why does the City Council want more of them. Charlene Anderson, planning manager went into detail on neighborhood eateries, residential retail and what people think about this concept and discuss what is possible. The majority of the comments were positive. Several noted that they liked sitting at the District tables which allowed people to get to know each other from the various neighborhood councils who would be in the District. They also enjoyed hearing people's ideas,concerns, and comments. A few people thought hearing about the future vision of Kent was good. One comment suggested we reach out to the younger generation to get their vision of the future as they interact through cell phones and on-line applications such as facebook and twitter. Additional notes were taken and are available from the workshop. The time offered for networking seemed to be popular, but every year people want additional networking time.There are still others who are looking for basic information such as code enforcement, block watch,CERT,taxes for HOA's Community Association, crisis management for Kent. People enjoyed the refreshments and appreciated winning the center pieces at the end of the workshop. The response to the workshop was by-and-large positive and many are looking forward to the next one. What Attendees Would Like to See Next Some of the things attendees specified they would like to see included in future neighborhood workshops,or receive more information about in general,were: Break down in small groups to form Districts. Pick people from each neighborhood to serve on larger Districts. Talk to neighborhoods about what they want. More group work,what can we do to help other close neighborhoods, list of neighborhood meetings so councils can go to each other's meeting We need to include future generations and diverse group like business owners, church groups, boy scouts, and homeowners Two people expressed wanting sidewalks Information on Code enforcement,taxes for HOA's community associations. Continuation results issues of future planning. Many in the audience were more concerned with immediate issues of graffiti,crime a meeting or a source to address these issues. 102 This page intentionally left blank. 103 ATTACHMENT Walk Scores 1. SE 260" Street &38" Avenue S= 25-37/100 a. Car dependent,few amenities in walking distance b. Some public transit. Per Transportation Master Plan—missing sidewalks within ''/<mile of transit. c. Poor number of intersections—2% penalty d. Good average block size 2. SE 256" Street & 132nd Avenue SE = 21-29/100 a. Car dependent,few amenities in walking distance b. Some public transit. Per Transportation Master Plan—missing sidewalks within ''/<mile of transit. c. Poor number of intersections—2% penalty d. Good average block size 3. S 263rd Street &46"Avenue S= 15-35/100 a. Car dependent,few amenities in walking distance b. Public transit Y2 mile away. Per Transportation Master Plan—missing sidewalks within ''/< mile of transit. c. Poor number of intersections—3% penalty d. Fair average block size— 1% penalty 4. SE 216" Street & 125"Avenue SE = 15-20/100 a. Car dependent,few amenities in walking distance b. Public transit nearby. Per Transportation Master Plan—missing sidewalks within ''/<mile of transit. c. Fair number of intersections—1% penalty d. Good average block size 5. 40" Place S and Riverview Blvd S—5-28/100 a. Car dependent,few amenities in walking distance b. Some public transit. Per Transportation Master Plan—poor and very poor sidewalk value. c. Poor number of intersections—5% penalty d. Poor average block size—5% penalty SIAPerml[APlanACOMP_PWN_AMENDMEN6A2012\Neighborhood_Urban_@nters\Walk_Scores.doc 104 This page intentionally left blank. 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The focus of this workshop was the permitting process and the objective was to identify areas where greater efficiencies could be made. The week proved to be fruitful, and there were some significant results. For example, the timeline for review of a new commercial building permit was proposed to be cut in half, from nine (9) weeks to four and a half (4 1/2) weeks. There were also a number of less dramatic but cumulatively significant changes proposed, and staff developed an Action Plan for implementing these process changes. At the May 131h ECDC meeting, staff will present the results of the LEAN exercise as well as give you a glimpse of what the workshop process was like. FS/pm P:\Planning\ECDC\2013\Packet Documents\05-13-13\LEANS�ffRptdocx