Ordinance 4016 Residential Parking.pdfORDINANCE NO. 4016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE
CHAPTER 17.60 REGARDING VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, TO LIMIT REPAIRS ON
VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, AND TO REDUCE
FRONT YARD IMPROVED SURFACE AREA; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) currently allows five
motor vehicles to be parked on an entire residential lot, including parking within a garage; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that that a limit on the total number of motor
vehicles on a residential lot is not necessary and a limit on motor vehicle numbers should only
apply to outdoor parking in the front yard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the front yard of single-family zoned
properties should not be overly dominated by vehicle parking and impervious surfaces; and
WHEREAS, a maximum of four motor vehicles parked outdoors in the front yard is an
appropriate limit; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Community Development Code currently does not limit the
time period for car repair in residential zones; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that car repair may only be permitted
during certain hours of the day and in an area shielded from public view; and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 17.60.040 of the ECDC, entitled "Vehicles in residential zones," is
hereby amended to read as follows (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in
stFhtettg ):
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17.60.040 Vehicles in residential zones.
A. No more than €rve—four_motor vehicles shall be parked OLIWOMS in the1�opt_��x�rc� Lt���- a
residential lot. Each motor vehicle must be currently licensed and operable.
1. Exemptions.
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ba. This regulation does not apply to:
i. Motor vehicles when parked in a ly ji Iose.N l)LN.i,I(J'N , e ci�o1���mN°t, or in a
rear yard and screened from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way by a five-foot
opaque fence or by a vegetative barrier that is between five feet and eight feet in height and
provides a visual barrier equivalent to an opaque fence. Corner lots and flag lots which have no
rear yard may establish a screening area which qualifies for this exemption in a side yard.
ii. Temporary parking for_a duration not to exceed 24 hours;
iii. Apartnien(--C til ti -fit In i 1c] i g Ls or other complex with an approved building
and parking plan;
iv. Permitted construction areas; or
v. Motorcycles or mopeds.
B. No more than two recreational vehicles of any kind may be parked outside an approved
enclosed structure anywhere on a property. If the recreational vehicle cannot be stored as
described in subsection (D) of this section due to site constraints, the recreational vehicle shall be
parked off site during those extended times when not in use. Only one side yard may be used for
storage of recreational vehicles. For the purposes of this chapter, "recreational vehicle” means a
vehicular -type unit primarily designed for recreational camping or travel use that has its own
motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The units include travel trailers,
fifth -wheel trailers, folding camping trailers, truck campers, and motor homes.
C. Except for property specifically zoned for and licensed by the city of Edmonds for vehicle
use, vehicle storage, repair, or sales, the operating of a vehicle -oriented business is prohibited.
D. An intact, appropriately licensed and operable vehicle may be parked or stored outside a
structure in the manner provided below:
Y ti .- f0 _ ..e 1 -� the vehicle is on a �l�°i��N�way ��M,.
1. In_a front yard, �N � to ls��au la���t����l �claa�lcs, ��N•���^��Ncic�l tla��� .._
other iiyxluroved..,pa lw,�ng surface The int . . ..__..... .��'_ ,i _exceed 50
Droved Surface in the front yar(h shall not µµµwww w__ .
1►twt yard arca and the driveway for ._a two ca N&gLhall riot be
wider than 24 feet aia(L For ataNe cua...0l�a cl<,Il wi�a he._v_idei...t......an._.3�0.,�.�w��.c.
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2. In a side yard or rear yard; provided all vehicle parts and accessories, including but not
limited to containers of oils and fluids, shall be stored in stoat -w a..._c(ii,imrtely
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ei,iclosed I)Lfl ' I ' dig,g and in compliance with all health regulations and provisions of state and
federal law.
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E. No vehicle shall be left unattended on blocks, jacks, or ramps or otherwise elevated above the
ground in an unstable manner.
F. The storage of any vehicle on any residentially zoned property which does not have a dwelling
unit is prohibited unless the property is adjacent to a property with a dwelling unit owned by the
same person. Vehicles shall be registered to that specific dwelling unit.
G. Vehicles shall not intrude into the improved public right-of-way or obstruct sight visibility
from adjacent driveways, private roads, or public rights-of-way.
H. Vehicles equipped with liquefied petroleum gas containers shall meet the standards of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. Valves or gas containers shall be closed when the vehicle is
parked or stored. In the event of leakage, immediate corrective action shall be taken.
I. Vehicles shall not exceed the length equal to one half of the required minimum lot width or 40
feet, whichever is less, in any residential zone district.
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v.ellteG _ rlaat a_cBea C(' lel @Y g1dOtk,W .lea. ildij or a car1j�rjj...r,s tijbited..unless mda�o� tl�a��_lit
1'ollowiaatµy c r a te6a.
Inaaintoll"'111c,e 01. !aLir slulll.not. exceed 30w d�1.v s in ani/ 12 -month veriod and sluill,
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of t veiiiele...wcwst waaM l tca <z residgm tai the...1�ra�l�I ellrbr,,.
2. Such work shall be conducted on no more than one vehicle at any one time.
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u._. .m. an 10:00 a.m.
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4 Such work shall not be dont, in the public right -of --w,
5 Storage ofparts, equipment, or othei supplies needed for the rebair of the vehicle mon the
�.� a ._ .�. is screened from
premises must be kept within an enclosed or m an area that mm _...._..�.._._.._.
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6. Nae rola<xaa M:"...not in ,issocNak n itli a.n bgsiness Liss, ,�wwheilmler lic_ells—ed mol, -Lo-1"",arc lr�r
lal; ing... ,efli,ll- �a lcN,pta 'ell Ilan
or l stc�ara�l .of vehicles of fi��ats t�iaac(al�_�a�$lCwS.�wtllc
acid licensed l� the c..itti� of [�'d 1 . �_.
laa�o���tt! a�,, �a�lle�l �amac ..._. � . _�".�....�! -_:� _�.� onds for such business.
;." keh re, air s conducted in a manner which comifies with all y. 1j� �fcllt�mimalce
st,andauls and iioisc �°�;. �c,alattions.
.JI'Lq KOW1. conduetedmin a,tnata� � ner to not allow tao ve:laaelewwf�Nuidsm10 eartea- 11J g[gLi L[
or enter any drainage systein orbodv of water,
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9. Disposalof all waste products shall be doaMrc7n a4eotdanc.c�wlt_aChanter 19.114 RCW."��,�mm��
l t � �catmlmecaala4�l t crl tri all v ll1lllQa raved 1 y.._Llfis section, the p, ),I,,ar a�t� shall becletined:.
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of all .debris. oil. urease vasoline, cloths, rags, .andequipment or material used in the
work, and shallw bem left insucha condition that no hazard to l niers is smn clr SIL ��Nsta:a�1
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car llc neat °._._ lml all relluijna Allwwali ar itd tas waste mshall�be a alta atttcl _ jlaaixlle l agd..
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Section 2. Chapter 17.60 of the ECDC, entitled Property Performance SLtgiidards is
hqi:g_bX.ain ended to add a new section 17.60.005, which shall read as follows:
17.60.005 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions -apply,
Ini j��)ved stit'ace means the outdoor. .a.rea ....o.v.e....r....e.. d.. . I surfa e-il I t(lh,
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concrete, asphalt, or pavers, her pervious or impervious, which may --lac. designed-or-Lised for
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111� oired fi,olit Vard Inearis (lie etitire lot area between the street lot line and the tiiiiiiiiwrri
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Section 3, Chapter 21,15 of the ECDC, entitled "C" Terms, is hereby amended to add
a new sect ioi'i 2
21,15 �O I , which shall read as follows:
21.15.012 Carport
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Sectioti 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, ( ("T'
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JE,FF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: January 22, 2016
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: January 26, 2016
PUBLISHED: January 31, 2016
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 5, 2016
ORDINANCE NO. 4016
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4016
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 26th day of January, 2016, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4016. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE
CHAPTER 17.60 REGARDING VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF
MOTOR VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY,
TO LIMIT REPAIRS ON VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL
AREAS, AND TO REDUCE FRONT YARD IMPROVED
SURFACE AREA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 28th day of January, 2016.
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CITY'CLERK, SCO j""lLP 'SEY
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newspaper by order of the Superior Court of
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order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed
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said paper and not as a supplement form thereof
for a period of 1 issue(s), such publication
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The amount of the fee for such publication is
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City of Edmonds - LEGAL ADS 114101416
DEBRA ANN GRIGG
NotatY Public
State of Washington
My Commission Expires
October 31. 2017
SMMARY OF
CES
�._ e1 tthe City rat Edmohda,IWd shine n I
On the 261h day of January, 2015„ Ilse City Codnoll of the City of
Edmonds passed the Iollew iriq Ordinances. Surnmamina Of the
contont of said ordlnwmeo oonNsling of floes are provided as
1010wd'a:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE CHAPTER 8.60
REGARDING ABANDONED AND JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES
TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED
TO A DWELLING IN THE PUBLIC 'HIGHTOF WAY; PROVIDING
FOR' SEVER A51 AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ORDINANCE NO.4016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY' OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON„
AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE CAAPI"ER 77.60
REGARDING VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES TO LIMIT
THE. NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON RESIDE.NiTIAL.
PROPERTY, TO LIMIT REPAIRS ON VEHICLES IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS, AND TO REDUCE FRONT YARD
IMPROVED SURFACE AAE.A; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of these Ordinances %vMI be mailed upon request.
DATED this 261h da pI January, 2016.,....IT Pubtlahpd aMinuaryO31,20116E EOH680522C.,...ITIT.,.