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Higgins, log cutting 7-28-06.doc July 28, 2006 Michael Higgins th 23803 100 Ave. W Edmonds, WA. 98020 Case: # ZE-06-166,167 (2006-0036,0037) – Home Occupation th Subject property: 23803 100 Ave. W., Edmonds, WA. 98020 Dear Mr. Higgins, The City received a complaint regarding a commercial enterprise being conducted at the subject property. Specifically the complaint is that wood is being sold and cut along with the associated noise from the cutting. The Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) regulates commercial businesses in residential zones as follows:  ECDC 20.20 – Home Occupation permit, possible conditional use permit  Edmonds City Code 3.20.030 – Business License required Under ECDC 16.20.010.B.2, home occupations are a permitted use in residential zones but do require a business license and home occupation permit. There are seven criteria that must be met to obtain an administrative home occupation permit. If a home occupation proposal doesn’t meet one or more of the criteria the property owner may apply for a conditional use permit. There is no guarantee a conditional use permit will be granted if an application is submitted. A Home Occupation is to be conducted entirely within the structures on the site, without any significant outside activity. The purpose of the Home Occupation chapter is to allow residents to carry on home occupations on their property while guaranteeing neighboring residents freedom from excessive noise, excessive traffic, nuisance, fire hazard and other possible potential negative impacts from the maintenance of a commercial use within a residential neighborhood. Please review the enclosed home occupation criteria carefully. It appears on the surface that a conditional use permit would be required to run this type of business in a residential zone. Please cease any commercial business enterprise at the subject property by July 26, 2006:  Remove any commercial signs. Do not operate any associated machinery or equipment. Do not bring any more wood to the site for the purpose of commercial sales. If you desire to run a business at this address, the following corrective actions are necessary:  Make a complete application and submit fees to obtain a City of Edmonds business license. (City Clerk’s office – 425-775- 2525)  Make a complete application and submit fees to obtain a Home Occupation permit and conditional use permit if required. (Planning Department) Please call if you have any questions or need any information. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance. Sincerely, Mike Thies Code Enforcement Inspector thies@ci.edmonds,wa.us July 28, 2006 Dear Mr. Higgins, It was observed that the commercial operation machinery was still being used on the morning of July 28, 2006. It is presumed that the purpose is to complete the dissolution of the unpermitted business at this residential location. However, please find an Order to Correct to formalize the corrective actions noted above. Sincerely, Mike Thies