Ordinance 4016ORDINANCE 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
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17.60.040 Vehicles in residential zones.
A. No more than five —four motor vehicles shall be parked outdoors in the front yard ofen a
residential lot. Each motor vehicle must be currently licensed and operable.
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ba. This regulation does not apply to:
i. Motor vehicles when parked in a completely enclosed buildin �_og • call -port, 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.
I Temporary parking fora duration not to exceed 24 hours;
iii. feu-MtLlti-family buildings 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:
1. In a front yard, tip to four motor vehicles. Mrovided that the vehicle is on a driveway or
other improved parking surface. The improved surface in the front yard shall not exceed 50
percent f 50%) of the required front yard area and the driveway for a two -car garage shal i not be
wider than 24 feet and. for a three -car garage shall not be wider than 30 feet, unless_othet-wise
approved by the City Engineer for public safety Purposes.
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 an appFaved struourre a coin letel
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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.
J. Servicing, repairing,repairigg, assembling, wrecking, nmodifvin a, restoring or otherwise workiiig on
I vehicles oLitside a completely enclosed building or a carport is prohibited unless meeting the:
following criteria:
I . 'I"lie maintenance or repair shall not exceed. 30 days in any 12-month period and sliall
be of a vehicle registered to a resident of the property or fancily inember.
2. Such work shall be conducted on no more than one vehicle at any one time.
'.Such work shall be done only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
4. Such work shall not be done in the public right-of-way.
5 Stora re of parts, equipment, or other supplies needed for the repair of the vehicle on the
premises must be kept within an enclosed structure or in an area that is screened from
public view, ^
5. The repair is not in association with any business use. whether licensed or not, such as
buying, selling;. trading, repairing or restoring; of vehicles or parts thereof, unless the
property is zoned for and licensed by the city of Edmonds for such business.
7. The repair is conducted in a manner which complies with all praperty performance
standards and noise regulations.
8. The repair is conducted in a manner to not allow any vehicle fluids to enter the ground
or enter an,, damage system_ or body of water.
9. Disposal of all waste products shall be done in accordance with Chapter 19.114 RCW.
10. Upon completion of any work allowed by this section, the property shall_ be cleaned
of all debris, oil. grease, gasoline cloths, rags, and equipment or material used in the
work, and shall be left in such a condition that no hazard to persons, storm drain system
or property shall remain. All hazardous waste shall be appropriately handled and
disposed.
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Section 2. Chapter 17.60 of the ECDC entitled Property Performance Standards is
hereby amended 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.
Improved surface means the outdoor area covered by a permanent hard surface including
concrete asphalt, or pavers, whether pervious or impervious, which may be designed or used for
driving or parking motor vehicles on any parcel of laid. exchiding public right of wad
Required 'front yard means the entire lot area between the street lot line and the niiniinunn
street setback distance as identified in ECDC 16.20.030,
Section 3. Chapter 21.15 of the ECDC, entitled "C Terms, is hereby amended to add
a new section 21.15.012, which shall read as follows:
21.15.012 Carport
Carport means a legpll) permitted structure,_ covered by a roof for the sheltering_ of a
mnlor vehicle..
Section 4. Severabili . 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:
;�� -. - -CITY CLERK, SC TT PA EY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF 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 28t" day of January, 2016.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT P SEY
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Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington.
City of Edmonds - LEGAL ADS 114101416
DEBRA ANN GRIGG
Notary PLIWic
State of Washington
My Commission Expires
October 31 , 201 7
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCES
of the Ctty of Edmonda, WaahlnVn
On the 261h day of January. 2018.1he Clty Council of thsClIV of
Edmonds, passed the following Ordinances. Summariee of the
content of said ordinances conslating of lilies are provided as
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CADINANCE NO. 4015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON.
AMENDING EDMONDS CITY CODE CHAPTER 8.5D
REGARDING ABANDONED ANO JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLES
TO LIMIT7HE NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED
TO A DWELLING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ORDINANCE NO.4016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS. WASH INGTON.
AMENDING EDMONDS CITY COOS 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 these Ordinances will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 28th day or January, 2016.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
fItflabed:January 31,2015. EDH680524E