Ordinance 2243WDT/trs
10/19/81
ORDINANCE NO. 2243
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH-
INGTON, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 17.80
REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF PLANTER AREAS;
DEFINING TERMS; REQUIRING PLANTER AREAS TO
BE MAINTAINED; SPECIFYING ENFORCEMENT
PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that proper mainte-
nance of planter areas adds to the scenic beauty of Edmonds,
contributes to increased property values, and is in the best
interest of the public health, safety and general welfare,
now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new Chapter 17.80 is hereby added to
the Edmonds City Code to be entitled "Planter Area
Maintenance."
Section 2. A new Section 17.80.000 is hereby added
to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows:
17.80.000 APPLICABILITY
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to
properties with business, commercial, and/or
multi -family uses.
Section 3. A new Section 17.80.010 is hereby added
to the Edmonds City Code to reads as follows:
17.80.010 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this chapter, the following
words and phrases shall have the following
meanings:
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A. "Maintain" shall mean to keep the plants,
shrubs, and/or lawns within planter areas
adequately watered, weeded, mowed and to
replace dead or dying plants. In addition
"maintain" shall mean that debris and litter
are removed and kept form the planter areas.
B. "Owner" includes a person occupying the prop-
erty as a lessee.
C. "Planter area" means all exterior locations
designed, designated, and/or actually used for
the growth of shrubs, flowers, trees, lawns and
other plant material.
Section 4. A new Section 17.80.030 is hereby added
to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows:
17.80.030 MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
The owner of any property subject to the provisions
of this chapter shall maintain all planter areas on
his property.
Section 5. A new Section 17.80.040 is hereby added
to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows:
17.80.040 ENFORCEMENT
Whenever the Planning Director becomes aware that
an owner is not properly maintaining a planter area
as required by this chapter, a notice shall be
sent. The notice shall specify:
A. The location of the planter area.
B. The specific manner in which the planter area
has not been maintained.
C. A time within which to correct the deficiency.
D. A notice that criminal penalties may result
from failure to comply.
If the planter area is not properly maintained
within the time period established in the notice,
the Planning Director shall refer the matter to the
City Attorney for institution of appropriate legal
action.
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Section 6. A new Section 17.80.050 is hereby added
to the Edmonds City Code to read as follows:
17.80.050 PENALTIES
Any person violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof be punished by a fine in the
amount of $25 for each and every day of continued
violation.
Section 7. If any provision of this ordinance is
held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining por-
tions of this ordinance shall not be effected.
Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect five (5) days after passage and publication by
posting as provided by law.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR, H. H. HARRISON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, IREM VARNEY MORAN
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: October 21, 1981
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: October 20, 1981
POSTED: October 22, 1981
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 27, 1981
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDINANCE
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
IRENE VARNEY MORAN
, being first duly sworn
on oath deposes and says that s he is over the age of eighteen (18)
years and is competent to testify as to the matter stated herein.
There is no official newspaper or other newspaper printed and
published within the City. In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, on
the 22 day of October , 19 81, affiant posted true and
correct copies of the attached Ordinance No. 2243, passed by the
City Council on the 20 day of October , 19 81, at the
official posting places for City notices which are the public
bulletin boards at the following locations:
Edmonds Civic Center
250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Public Library
Civic Center, 250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Branch of United States Post Office
201 Main Street
Edmonds, Washington 98020
DATED this 22 day of
October
, 1981.
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