Higgins, log cutting 7-24-06.doc
July 24, 2006
Michael Higgins
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23803 100 Ave. W
Edmonds, WA. 98020
Case: # ZE-06-166,167 (2006-0036,0037) – Home Occupation
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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