HomeMy WebLinkAbout4212AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending section
15.02.315 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Outside
Storage," to include the term "Outdoor Storage" to
provide clarity that outdoor storage and outside
storage have the same meaning.
RECITALS
A. Zoning districts throughout the City have varying purposes
and characteristics with allowable uses and development standards
established to achieve the desired characteristics.
B. Without appropriate development standards, storage of
equipment, materials or products in an open, uncovered yard or unwalled
building may negatively impact the appearance and value of properties in
the area where the storage is located.
C. The terms "outside storage" and "outdoor storage" are used
interchangeably in application of the zoning code provisions. However,
there is a definition only for "outside storage" and staff desires to clarify
the terms.
D. At the June 27, 2016 workshop meeting, the Land Use and
Planning Board ("LUPB") authorized staff to move forward with a cods
amendment clarifying the terms outside and outdoor storage.
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E. The City determined that due to the administrative or
procedural nature of this amendment, neither notification to the State nor
State Environmental Policy Act review is required.
F. After holding a public hearing on July 25, 2016, the LUPB
recommended approval of the ordinance amending Chapter 15.02 of Kent
City Code. The Economic and Community Development Committee, at its
regularly -scheduled meeting on August 8, 2016, moved to accept the LUPB
recommendation and forward the matter for consideration by the full City
Council.
G. The City Council, at its regularly -scheduled meeting on august
16, 2016, adopted the ordinance as presented by staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION Y. -Amendment. Section 15.02.315 of the Kent City
Code, entitled "Outdoor storage," is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 15.02.315 Outdoor storage or Outside storage.
Outdoor storage or Outside storage means all or part of a lot which is used
for the keeping of materials or products in an open, uncovered yard or in
an unwalled building. Such materials shall not be for general public
consumption or viewing. Such materials shall include tractors, backhoes,
heavy equipment, construction materials, and other similar items which
detract from the appearance of the zone in which they are located.
SECTION 2. -Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
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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; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 4. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force 30 days from and after its passage, as provided by I
UETTE� COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SUE HANSON, INTERIM CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOf� BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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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.
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