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Edmonds City Council Agenda
January 12, 2021
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Title 19 Building and Fire Code Updates
Staff Lead: Leif Bjorback
Department: City Council
Preparer: Debbie Rothfus
Background/History
The 2018 International Codes, as amended by the state, become effective February 1, 2021. Normally,
the building codes are on a 3 year update cycle; however the state adoption of the 2018 codes has been
delayed for a couple of reasons. First, additional time was needed to coordinate and publish several of
the "I -codes" in a special version which includes the integration of Washington State amendments, and
secondly, the State had delays due to difficulties arising from Covid-19. For Edmonds, the City's building
and fire codes are contained in Title 19 ECDC.
Staff Recommendation
For the PSPP committee to recommend that the code update go forward for City Council consideration
at the next meeting.
Narrative
The proposed revisions to Title 19 ECDC will adopt the 2018 International Codes along with the state
amendments. In addition, Edmonds -specific amendments are proposed to maintain alignment with the
base codes which have been updated. Several of these amendments are made in an effort to better
align with the standards and practices of mybuildingpermit.com, a regional collaboration of jurisdictions
which Edmonds has recently joined.
Attachment A is the updated text of Title 19 in its entirety, showing underline and strike through,
(excluding updates for manufactured homes, which are shown entirely in Attachment B).
For an explanation of the changes, see the "comments" column of Attachment A.
Most of the updates provide minor clean-up and/or consistency with the state -approved 2018
International Codes. In addition, Attachment B shows the proposed updates to Chapter 19.05.030, for
manufactured housing, to comply with current state laws about manufactured homes.
To maintain compliance with state and local requirements, the City must adopt the code amendments
prior to February 1, 2021.
The new code update is proposed to combine the texts of Attachments A and B and provide them in
ordinance format for the full City Council on January 19.
Attachments:
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Title 19 Attachment A
ECDC 19.05.030 v2_Attchmt.B
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Title 19 BUILDING CODES
Title 19
BUILDING CODES
Chapters
19.00 Building Code
19.05 Residential Building Code
19.07 Flood Damage Prevention
19.10 Building Permits — Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Areas
19.15 Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code
19.20 Plumbing Code
19.25 Fire Code
19.30 Energy Code
19.35 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
19.40 International Property Maintenance Code
19.45 International Code Council Performance Code
19.50 International Existing Building Code
19.55 Electrical Code
19.60 Moving Buildings
19.65 Marinas
19.70 Fees
19.75 Street Names and Address Numbering
19.80 Appeals
19.85 Penalties
19.90 Limitation of Benefited and Protected Classes
19.95 Conversion Condominiums
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Chapter 19.00
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Sections:
19.00.000 Purpose.
19.00.005 Referenced codes.
19.00.010 Conflict between codes.
19.00.015 Administrative provisions.
19.00.020 International Building Code adopted.
19.00.025 Intemational Building Code section amendments.
19.00.030 Architectural design review — Optional vesting.
19.00.040 Excluding nonconforming religious building from certain requirements.
19.00.045 Reconstruction of damaged buildings.
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19.00.000 Purpose.
The purpose of the codes and regulations adopted in this title is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life,
health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use
and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the city of Edmonds. It is not the
purpose or intent to create or designate any particular class or group of persons to be especially protected or
benefited, nor is it intended to create any special relationship with any individual. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.005 Referenced codes.
Where the following codes are referenced within any of the codes adopted and amended in this title, they shall be
substituted as follows:
A. "International Building Code" shall mean the building code as adopted and amended in this title.
B. "International Residential Code" shall mean the residential building code as adopted and amended in this title.
C. "International Mechanical Code" shall mean the mechanical code as adopted and amended in this title.
D. "International Fuel Gas Code" shall mean the fuel gas code as adopted in Chapter 19.27 RCW and in accordance
with the mechanical code as adopted and amended in this title.
E. "International Fire Code" shall mean the fire code as adopted and amended in this title.
F. "Uniform Plumbing Code" shall mean the plumbing code as adopted and amended in this title.
G. "Washington State Energy Code" shall mean the energy code as adopted and amended in this title.
H. The "National Electrical Code" shall mean the electrical code as adopted and amended in this title.
I. "International Existing Building Code" shall mean the existing building code as adopted and amended in this title.
J. "International Property Maintenance Code" shall mean the property maintenance code as adopted and amended in
this title.
IC "International Code Council Performance Code" shall mean the performance code as adopted and amended in
this title.
L. "International Swimming Pool and Spa Code" shall mean the swimming pool and spa code as adopted and
amended in this title. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
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19.00.010 Conflict between codes.
In case of conflict among any of the codes referenced in ECDC 19.00.005 as adopted and subsequently amended by
this chapter, the first named code shall govern over those following. In case of conflicts between other codes and
provisions adopted by this chapter, the code or provision that is most specific, as determined by the building official,
shall apply. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.015 Administrative provisions.
The administrative provisions contained in Chapter 1 of the International Building Code as adopted and
subsequently amended by this chapter shall be used as the general administrative provisions for the codes listed in
ECDC 19.00.005(A), (B), (C), (D) and (F), unless otherwise required to meet the purpose of the code. [Ord. 4029 §
1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.020 International Building Code adopted.
The International Building Code (IBC), 201824f5 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended
by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, and as subsequently amended by this
chapter, is hereby adopted along with Appendix Chapters E, G, H, I and J. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.025 International Building Code section amendments.
The following sections of the IBC are hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 101.4.3, Plumbing, is amended to read:
The provisions of the Inform Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of
plumbing_ systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a
water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
B. Section 101.4.6, Energy, is amended to read:
The provisions of the Washington State I nergylCode shall apply to all matters governing the design and _
construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
C. Section 104.3, Notices and Orders, is amended to read:
The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this
code. The building official is also authorized to use Chapter 20.110 ECDC for code compliance in
addition to the remedies provided for in this code.
D.B-. Section 105.1.1, Annual Permit, is deleted.
E.Q. Section 105.1.1, Demolition Permits, is added and shall read:
Before the partial or complete demolition of any building or structure (interior or exterior), a
demolition permit shall be obtained from the building official. The permit fee is established
pursuant to Chapter 19.70 ECDC. The applicant shall also post with the city, prior to permit
issuance, a performance bond, or frozen fund, conforming to Chapter 17.10 ECDC herein, in an
amount to be determined by the building official to satisfy all city requirements no later than 180
days after the issuance of the permit. The demolition performance bond or frozen fund shall not be
released until the building official determines the following requirements have been completed:
1. Cap Abandoned Sanitary Sewers. Septic tanks shall be pumped, collapsed and removed
and/or filled with earth, sand, concrete, CDF or hard slurry.
2. Knock Down of Concrete Foundation Walls, Porches, Chimneys and Similar Structures.
Concrete, bricks, cobbles and boulders shall be broken to less than 12-inch diameter. Debris
left on site shall conform to IBC Section 1804.2 for clean fill.
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3. Construction debris, vegetation, and garbage attributable to the demolition shall be
removed from the site and from unopened street right-of-way within 30 days of written notice.
No debris of any kind may be placed or maintained on street right-of-way (including alleys)
without a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 18.60 or 18.70 of the Edmonds Community
Development Code.
4. Repair of any damage to, and restoration of, any public property to substantially original
conditions, i.e., alley, street, sidewalk, landscaping, water, sewer, storm and other utilities,
rockeries, retaining walls, etc, in accordance with this code and the City's engineering
requirements.
5. Grading of Site Back to Original Topography Grades. Basements shall be filled and
compacted to 90 percent as verified by a special inspector. "Structural fill" is defined as any
fill placed below structures, including slabs, where the fill soils need to support loads without
unacceptable deflections or shearing. Structural fill shall be clean and free draining, placed
above unyielding native site soils and compacted to a minimum of 90 percent modified
proctor, per ASTM D 1557.
6. Temporary erosion control shall be installed and maintained per Chapter 18.30 ECDC.
F.D-. Section 105.1.2, Annual permit records, is deleted.
G.9-. Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is replaced as follows:
Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for
any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or
ordinances of this jurisdiction. It is the applicant's responsibility to comply with bulk zoning code
standards per ECDC Title 16 and storm water management provisions per Chapter 18.30 ECDC.
Permits shall not be required for the following unless required by the provisions of ECDC Title 23
or limited or prohibited by the provisions of Chapter 19.10 ECDC:
1. Building (general):
(a) One (1) story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses; provided the floor area (including the exterior wall or post) does not
exceed 120 square feet, with a maximum eave of thirty (30) inches.
(b) Fences not over six (6) feet high; provided a permit is not required by Chapter 17.30
ECDC.
(c) Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches high.
(d) Retaining walls 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height or less measured vertically from the
finished grade at the exposed toe of the retaining wall to the highest point in the wall,
unless:
iSupporting a surcharge; or
ii. Impounding Class I, IT, III -A liquids; or
iii. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 23.50 ECDC or Chapter 23.80
ECDC.
(e) Rockeries. Construction of rockeries is limited as specified elsewhere in this code.
(f) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two (2) to one (1).
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(g) Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over
any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route, provided a permit is
not required by Chapter 18.60 ECDC.
(h) Painting, papering, riling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work_
provided that existing, required accessible features are not altered. -
(i) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
0) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes.
(k) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to an occupancy in which the pool walls are
entirely above the adjacent grade and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. Hot
tubs and spas less than 5,000 gallons, completely supported by the ground.
(1) Grading less than fifty (50) cubic yards (placed, removed or moved within any 365-
day period) unless subject to the provisions of Chapter 23.50 ECDC or Chapter 23.80
ECDC.
(m) Repair of appliances which do not alter original approval, certification, listing or
code.
(n) Replacement or adding new insulation with no drywall removal or placement.
(o) Replacement or repair of existing gutters or downspouts.
(p) The following types of signs are exempt from permit requirements except that
dimensional size and placement standards shall comply with Chapter 20.60 ECDC:
iReplacing the panel on a previously permitted existing wall cabinet or
pole sign,
ii. Repainting an existing previously permitted wood sign,
iii. Painted or vinyl lettering on storefront windows,
iv. Governmental signs, campaign signs, official public notices, and signs
required by provision of local, state, or federal law,
v.—Temporary signs announcing the sale or rent of property and other
temporary signs as described in ECDC 20.60.080,
vi. Signs erected by the transportation authorities, and temporary seasonal
and holiday displays.
2. Mechanical:
(a) Portable hearing, ventilation, cooling, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
(b) Replacement of any part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such
equipment unsafe.
(c) Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are
not interconnected to a power grid.
(d) Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated
by this code.
(e) Portable evaporative cooler.
(f) Self-contained refrigeration systems containing ten (10) pounds or less of refrigerant
or that are actuated by motor of one (1) horsepower or less.
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3. Plumbing:
(a) The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided that the
replacement of defective material shall be done with new material and a permit obtained
and inspection made.
(b) Reinstallation or replacement of approved prefabricated plumbing fixtures that do not
involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves or pipes.
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of fifteen (15) feet. Vehicle storage structures, such as garages and carports, are not
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(j) Canopies, as defined in ECDC 17.70.035, accessory to a single family dwelling, with
a floor area measured to the exterior wall or post not to exceed 200 square feet, for
covered storage, carport or similar use.
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(k) Reroof overlays. Overlays are not permitted over slate, clay or cement tiles, or where
the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roofing.
H.F-. Section 105.3.2, Time limitation of permit application, is amended to read:
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1. Applications, for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of
application, shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may
thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official.
2. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not
exceeding 180 days prior to such expiration date.
3. No application shall be extended more than once for a total application life of 360 days
except as allowed within this section. In order to renew action on an expired application, the
applicant shall submit a new application, revised plans based on any applicable code or
ordinance change, and pay new plan review fees.
4. The Building Official may extend the life of an application if any of the following
conditions exist:
(a) Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act is in progress; or
(b) Any other City review is in progress; provided, the applicant has submitted a
complete response to City requests or the Building Official determines that unique or
unusual circumstances exist that warrant additional time for such response and the
Building Official determines that the review is proceeding in a timely manner toward
final City decision; or
(c) Litigation against the City or applicant is in progress, the outcome of which may
affect the validity or the provisions of any permit issued pursuant to such application.
I.Q. Section 105.3.3, Fully complete application, is added and reads:
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, an applicant's rights
shall vest when a fully complete building permit application is filed. A fully complete
building permit application is an application executed by the owners of the property for which
the application is submitted or the duly authorized agent(s) for such owners, containing each
and every document required under the terms of these ordinances and the IBC and is
substantially complete in all respects. It is anticipated that minor changes or revisions may be
required and are frequently made in the course of any building application review process,
and such minor revisions or changes shall not keep an application from being deemed
complete if a good faith attempt has been made to submit a substantially complete application
containing all required components. Where required, the application and supporting
documents shall be stamped and/or certified by the appropriate engineering, surveying or
other professional consultants. A fully complete building permit application shall be
accompanied by all required intake fees, including but not limited to plan review fees required
under the provisions of this chapter and code.
J.€3 Section 105.3.4, Concurrent review, is added and reads:
An applicant may submit an application for building permit approval and request plan review
services concurrently with, or at any time following, the submittal of a complete application
for any necessary or required discretionary permit approval or discretionary hearing;
provided, that any building permit application submitted concurrently with an application for
discretionary permit or approvals shall not be considered complete unless the applicant
submits a signed statement, on a form approved by the director, which acknowledges that the
building permit application is subject to any conditions or requirements imposed pursuant to
the review and approval of any necessary or required discretionary permit or approvals. The
applicant shall solely bear the risk of building permit submittal with discretionary permit
approval. If, after discretionary approval, the building permit plans are modified or amended
to comply with conditions or restrictions required by any discretionary permit or approval, the
applicant shall be solely responsible for any and all costs which result therefrom, including
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but not limited to additional full plan review fees; provided further, that any applicant -
initiated changes made after the original plan review is complete shall also require payment of
full plan review fees.
K.E Section 105.5, Permit expiration and extension, is amended to read:
1. Every permit issued under ECDC Title 19 shall expire by limitation 360 days after
issuance, except as provided in ECDC 19.00.025I(2).
2. The following permits shall expire by limitation, 180 days after issuance and may not be
extended, unless they are associated with a primary building permit for a larger construction
project, in which case they may run with the life of the primary permit:
Demolition permits;
Permits for Moving Buildings required by Chapter 19.60 ECDC;
Mechanical permits;
Tank removal, tank fill, or tank placement permits;
Grading, excavation and fill permits;
Water service line permits;
Plumbing permits;
Gas piping permits;
Deck and dock permits;
Fence permits;
Re -roof permits;
Retaining wall permits;
Swimming pool, hot tub and spa permits;
Sign permits;
Shoring permits;
Foundation permits.
3. Prior to expiration of an active permit the applicant may request in writing an extension for
an additional year. Provided there has been at least one (1) required progress inspection
conducted by the city building inspector prior to the extension, the permit shall be extended.
Permit fees shall be charged at a rate of one quarter the original building permit fee to extend
the permit.
4. If the applicant cannot complete work issued under an extended permit within a total period
of two (2) years, the applicant may request in writing, prior to the second year expiration, an
extension for a third and final year. Provided there has been at least one (1) required progress
inspection conducted by the city building inspector after the previous extension, the permit
shall be extended. Permit fees shall be charged at a rate of one quarter the original building
permit fee to extend the permit.
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5. The maximum amount of time any building permit maybe extended shall be a total of three
(3) years. At the end of any three (3) year period starting from the original date of permit
issuance, the permit shall become null and void and a new building permit shall be required,
with full permit fees, in order for the applicant to complete work. The voiding of the prior
permit shall negate all previous vesting of zoning or Building codes. Whenever an appeal is
filed and a necessary development approval is stayed in accordance with ECDC 20.06.030 the
time limit periods imposed under this section shall also be stayed until final decision.
6. The building official may reject requests for permit extension where he determines that
modifications or amendments to the applicable zoning and Building codes have occurred
since the original issuance of the permit and/or modifications or amendments would
significantly promote public health and safety if applied to the project through the issuance of
a new permit.
L.J-. _Repealed by Ord. 3926.
M.K-. Section 107.3.3, Phased approval, is amended to read:
1. The building official may issue partial permits for phased construction as part of a
development before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure
have been approved provided architectural design board approval has been granted and a fully
complete permit application for the entire building or structure has been submitted for review.
2. Phased approval means permits for grading, shoring, and foundation may be issued
separately, provided concurrent approval is granted by the planning manager, city engineer
and fire marshal, when applicable. No phased approval permit shall be issued unless approved
civil plans detailing the construction of all site improvements including, but not limited to:
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paved streets, water lines, sewer lines, and storm drainage have been
signed as approved by the city engineer.
3. With such phased approval, a performance bond shall be posted with the city pursuant to
Chapter 17.10 ECDC, to cover the estimated cost of construction to city standards for the
improvements.
N.IVL Section It 3, Board of Appeals, is deleted and replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
O. Section 202, the definition of HIGH-RISE BUILDING, is amended to read:
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P.N-. Section 502.1541-4, Address Identification, is amended to read:
Approved numbers or addresses shall be installed by the property owner for new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be clearly visible and legible from the street or roadway
fronting the property. Letters or numbers on the building shall be a minimum six (6) inches in
height and stroke a minimum of .75 inch of a contrasting color to the building base color.
Where public or private access is provided and the building address cannot be viewed from
the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify
the structure. This means of premises identification does not preclude approved identification
also affixed to structure.
9.9: Section 903.2 is amended to read:
Where Required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures
shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.13.
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R.P—. Section 903.2.13 is added.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided as required by ECDC 19.25.035A.
S.Q: Section 903.3.7 is amended to read:
Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with Section 912 and ECDC
19.25.035B.
T.R, Section 907.2 is amended to read:
Where required — new buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system installed in
accordance with this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in
accordance with Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.24 and provide occupant notification in
accordance with Section 907.5, unless other requirements are provided by another section of
this code.
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Fire alarm and detection system shall be provided as required by ECDC 19.25.035C.
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not be less than that determined by Section 1607, or 25 pounds per square foot, whichever is greater. structural design for snow loads to align with current
W.V-. Section 3108.1.1, Radio, television and cellular communication related equipment and devices, is added and practices as well those in the Puget Sound region.
reads:
A permit shall be required for the installation or relocation of commercial radio, television or
cellular tower support structures including monopoles, whip antennas, panel antennas,
parabolic antennas and related accessory equipment, and accessory equipment shelters
(regardless of size) including roof mounted equipment shelters.
X.W-. Section 3109.2, Applicability and maintenance, is added and reads:
1. Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas of all occupancies shall comply with the requirements
of this section and other applicable sections of this code.
2. It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain a swimming pool, hot tub or spa in a clean
and sanitary condition and all equipment shall be maintained in a satisfactory operating
condition when the swimming pool, hot tub or spa is in use. A swimming pool, hot tub or spa
that is neglected, not secured from public entry and/or not maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition or its equipment in accord with manufacturers recommendations shall be
determined to be a hazard to health and safety and shall be properly mitigated to the
satisfaction of the building official.
Y.X-. Section 3109.3, Location and Setbacks, is added and reads:
Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas shall meet requirements of the zoning code of the city of
Edmonds.
1. Minimum setbacks are measured from property lines to the inside face of the pool, hot tub
or spa as required by the zoning code for accessory structures.
2. All other accessory buildings and equipment shall meet the normally required setbacks for
accessory structures in the zone in which they are located.
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Z.Y—. Section 3109.4, Tests and cross -connection devices, is added and reads:
1. All swimming pool, hot tub and spa piping shall be inspected and approved before being
covered or concealed.
2. Washington State Department of Health approved cross connection devices are required to
be provided on potable water systems when used to fill any swimming pool, hot tub or spa.
AA.Z—. Section 3109.5, Wastewater disposal, is added and reads:
A means of disposal of the total contents of the swimming pool, hot tub or spa (including
partial or periodic emptying) shall be reviewed and approved by the public works director.
1. No direct connection shall be made between any swimming pool, hot tub or spa to any
storm drain, city sewer main, drainage system, seepage pit, underground leaching pit, or sub-
soil drain.
2. A sanitary tee (outside cleanout installed on the main building side sewer line) shall be
provided for draining of treated water into the city sanitary sewer system.
BB.AA-. Section 3109.9, Inspection requirements, is added and reads:
The appropriate city inspector shall be notified for the following applicable inspections
1. Footing, wall, pre -form, pre-gunite, erosion control, underground plumbing, sanitary
extension and cleanout, mechanical pool equipment, gas piping, mechanical enclosure
location, cross connection and final inspection.
2. An initial cross connection control installation inspection is required by the city cross
connection control specialist prior to final installation approval.
3. All backflow assemblies shall be tested by state certified backflow assembly testers upon
initial installation and then annually thereafter. Copies of all test reports shall be submitted to
the city water division for review and approval.
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CC.1, Appendix E, Accessibility Requirements, is amended by deleting Sections E107, E108, E110 and El 11.
DD. Appendix H, Signs, is amended as follows:
1. Section H 101.2, Signs exempt from permits, is replaced by subsection (E)(1)(p) of this section
2. Section H101.2.1, Prohibited signs, is added and reads as follows:
a. It is unlawful for any person to advertise or display any visually communicated
message, by letter or pictorially, of any kind on any seating bench, or in direct connection
with any bench.
b. All signs not expressly permitted by Chapter 20.60 ECDC.
c. Signs which the city engineer determines to be a hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic
because they resemble or obscure a traffic control device, or pose a hazard to a pedestrian
walkway or because they obscure visibility needed for safe traffic passage. Such signs
shall be immediately removed at the request of the city engineer.
d. All signs which are located within a public right-of-way and that have been improperly
posted or displayed are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to
immediate removal and confiscation per ECDC 20.60.090.
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3. Sections H104, Identification, H106.1.1, Internally illuminated signs, H107, Combustible materials, H108,
Animated devices, H109.1, Height restrictions, and H110, Roof signs, are deleted. [Ord. 4154 § 9 (Att. D),
2019; Ord. 4111 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 4026 § 2 (Att. B), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3845 § 6, 2011; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.030 Architectural design review — Optional vesting.
In addition to the vesting rights created by RCW 19.27.095 and ECDC 19.00.015, an applicant for development as
defined in ECDC 20.10.010 and subject to architectural design board (ADB) review may, at the applicant's option,
file a fully complete augmented architectural design review application (hereinafter "augmented ADB application")
and vest rights including applicable permit, development and impact fees under the provisions of the ECDC and the
State Building Code as adopted and amended by the city of Edmonds, this title as then in effect, to, but only to, the
extent that the application provides full and detailed information necessary to confirm the particular regulation to be
vested. The burden is on the applicant to provide such detail.
A. A fully complete, augmented application for architectural design review shall consist of a complete application
for architectural design review, executed by each and every property owner of record of the development site or
their duly authorized agent(s), accompanied by the following:
1. All fees required by ordinance, including impact mitigation fees, to be deposited at the time such State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements become final.
2. A site plan showing the current zoning of the development site, the footprint of all proposed structures, the
total square footage and use of each floor, all setbacks required by either the zoning code or State Building
Codes, proposed parking configurations, and exits.
3. Elevation drawings showing the original grade of the site, any proposed alterations to grade, the proposed
height of the structure and the number of stories.
4. A letter executed by all owners of record or their duly authorized agent(s) detailing the proposed use in
sufficient detail to determine whether the proposed use complies with the zoning code then in effect and with
the building code then in effect to determine type of construction and occupancy classifications of the IBC and
IFC as those codes then in effect.
5. A building permit application, as described in IBC Section 105.3 as the same exists or is hereafter amended,
and all building permit and plan review fees as established and set forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC; provided, that
the plans required by IBC Section 107, as the same exists or is hereafter amended, and other engineering
documents, plans or drawings required by ECDC Title 18 may be submitted within 90 days of final ADB
approval, or final approval on appeal.
B. Upon filing of the augmented ADB application, the applicant shall be deemed fully vested as if a fully complete
building permit application had been filed; provided:
1. The burden shall be upon the applicant to supply all material required by the provisions of this section and as
necessary to meet the requirements of Chapter 20.10 ECDC. The applicant may supplement the original
application in the event an application is deemed incomplete by the development services director or designee.
Vesting shall occur only when the application is deemed complete by the development services director.
Failure to supplement an incomplete application within 90 days of final ADB approval shall result in forfeiture
of all fees paid and no vesting right shall attach.
2. The application shall expire along with all rights vested 180 days following the date of application if final
architectural design approval is not received.
a. The development services director or designee may issue an extension for an additional period, not
exceeding 180 days, upon written request by the applicant(s) or their agent(s). Such request for extension
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shall be filed prior to the expiration of the original application time period. An extension shall be granted
if the architectural design board has not yet considered the application or an appeal thereof is pending.
b. The time period shall run concurrently with the periods established by ECDC 19.00.025 as the same
exists or is hereafter amended. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew an
application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit all required information and pay a new plan
review fee.
3. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of state law and regulation and this code regarding SEPA
review. Review periods or delays occasioned by SEPA shall stay the time periods set by this chapter.
4. Following final ADB approval, the applicant shall file the plans and information required by IBC Section
107. It is anticipated that minor adjustments and changes may be and are usually required to the plans
submitted as a result of the plan review and administrative process; provided, that the following changes shall
not be considered "minor" and shall forfeit vesting rights, and shall require the filing of a new application:
a. Any substantial change not required by the terms of ADB approval.
b. Any increase in height or total square footage or any change which would change the occupancy
classification for the purposes of the State Building Code.
5. Any decision of the city staff regarding the application stated in this section and its interpretation shall be
considered a Type I decision appealable only to the superior court of Snohomish County by Land Use Petition
Act.
C. The rights vested by ECDC 19.00.025(G) (Section 105.3.3 of IBC as amended) and this section refer only to
zoning and building code rights protected by RCW 19.27.095.
D. These sections shall not be interpreted to create vesting rights not protected by RCW 19.27.095 and shall not be
interpreted as a further limitation on the administrative obligations and legislative powers of the city. By way of
illustration and not limitation, this chapter does not limit:
1. The city council's authority to create local improvement districts.
2. The city council's authority to legislate life safety requirements that are not required to recognize existing
vested rights.
3. Environmental and shorelines review and mitigation procedures. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 §
1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.040 Excluding nonconforming religious building from certain requirements.
Existing legal nonconforming churches, synagogues, mosques and other buildings used for religious observance
(hereinafter "church" or "churches") are hereby excluded from any requirement of the State Building Code which
would be triggered by a change of use as specifically limited and set forth herein:
A. This change in use exclusion is limited solely to a change in use for the provision of emergency housing to the
homeless and other indigent persons. The term "emergency" shall mean the housing of indigent and homeless
persons when the ambient temperature is forecast by the National Weather Service to be below 33 degrees for a
four-hour overnight period or when wind chill, violent storms or other inclement conditions present a direct threat to
the lives of homeless and other indigent persons without shelter. Such danger could include, but is not limited to, the
threat presented by carbon monoxide poisoning for persons attempting to take shelter in cars or other vehicles with
the motor running.
B. In order to claim this exclusion, a church shall:
1. Be a legal nonconforming structure prior to the provision of emergency housing for the homeless and
indigent. In the alternative, a church may establish that it has previously provided overnight housing to
members of its congregation or the public in emergencies, for educational, religious or other purposes.
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2. Maintain a "fire watch." The term "fire watch" shall mean the maintenance during all times when indigent
housing services are provided of a watch by paid staff or volunteers who shall, on premises, monitor for fires or
violations of no smoking prohibitions. At least one fire monitor shall be provided for each eight persons
housed.
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4. Prohibit the smoking of tobacco or similar products on the premises and prohibit the use of any open flame
in the area in which the homeless or indigent persons are temporarily housed.
5. Maintain clear and unobstructed means of egress. Exits must not be locked in the direction of egress unless a
special egress control device is installed in accordance with the building code.
C. The application of this exclusion is intended to fulfill the city's obligation to provide flexibility and consider
reasonable alternatives in the application of the rigid requirements of the State Building Code. The building official
is directed to avoid technical inflexibility, to consider the use of any reasonable alternative which would provide the
minimum protections required either under the State Building Code or this exclusion and to be flexible when
considering alternative approaches to the specific requirements set forth above. All decisions by the building official
shall be in writing and articulate the public interest to be served as well as an analysis of the alternatives.
D. These provisions are for the purpose of providing for and promoting the health, safety and welfare of the general
public. See Chapter 19.90 ECDC, Limitation of Benefited and Protected Classes. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 1, 2010].
19.00.045 Reconstruction of damaged buildings.
For any structure that is destroyed, damaged or demolished in an amount equal to 75 percent or more of its
replacement cost at the time of destruction, the reconstruction shall be considered to be under the category of "new"
construction. Determination of replacement costs and the level of destruction shall be made by the building official
and shall be appealable as a Type II staff decision under the provisions of Chapter 20.06 ECDC. The "new"
construction will be subject to all applicable requirements of the Edmonds Community Development Code for a new
building, including but not limited to zoning, utilities and site -related features; provided, that Chapter 17.40 ECDC
also applies to certain requirements for nonconforming buildings and uses. [Ord. 4151 § 3 (Art. A), 2019].
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Chapter 19.05 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
Chapter 19.05
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:
19.05.000
International Residential Code adopted.
19.05.010
Chapter 1 not adopted.
19.05.015
Other chapters not adopted.
19.05.020
Section amendments.
19.05.030
Manufactured home installation standards.
19.05.000 International Residential Code adopted.
The International Residential Code (IRC), 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended
by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-51 WAC, and as subsequently amended by this
chapter, is hereby adopted along with Appendix Chapters A, B, C, E F,-and K and U.JOrd. 4029 § 1_(Att. AZ 20_16; _
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3819 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3796 § 2, 2010].
19.05.010 Chapter 1 not adopted.
Chapter 1 is not adopted, except as provided for in ECDC 19.00.015. [Ord. 4029 § I (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 2, 2010].
19.05.015 Other chapters not adopted.
Chapters 11, 20 and 21, and Part VII, Plumbing, and Part VIII, Electrical, are not adopted. See Chapter 19.20 ECDC
for adopted plumbing code and Chapter 19.55 ECDC for adopted electrical code. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Aft. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013].
19.05.020 Section amendments.
The following sections of the IRC are hereby amended as follows:
A. Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended with the following criteria:
1. Ground Snow Load = 25 psf non -reducible; Roof Snow Load = 25psf non -reducible
2. Wind Speed(d) = Basic = 85 mph; Ultimate = 110 mph
3. Topographical effects(k) = No
4. Seismic Design Category(f) = DI
5. Weathering(a) = moderate
6. Frost Line Depth(b) = 18 inches for primary structures; 12 inches for porches and decks
7. Termite(c) = slight to moderate
8. Winter Design Temp(e) = 27 degrees F
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is newly adopted.
Appendix 4, Tiny Homes, is adopted at the state level,
the City of Edmonds is following suit.
9. Flood Hazard(g) = NFIP adoption 8/8/78 _Date of FIS 6/19/20 FIRM_ mks — Commented [BL12]: Date adjusted to agree with st
6/19/2044/& DOE records.
10. Ice Shield Underlayment(h) = not required
11. Air Freezing Index(i) = 17504ON
12. Mean Annual Tempo) = 50 degrees F
B. R3134, Automatic fire sprinkler system, is added and amended to reads:
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1. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new buildings containing
hre 3 €rve{3 or more attached dwelling nits. Refer to ECDC 19.25.035.
2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new one -family and two-
family dwellings and townhouses exceeding 3,000 square feet of fire area.
3. The design and installation of residential fire sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with
NFPA 13D.
C. R322.1, General, is hereby amended as follows:
Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or
V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the provisions contained in this section. Construction or reconstruction of residential
structures is prohibited within designated floodways, except for (i) repairs, reconstruction, or
improvements to a structure which do not increase the ground floor area; and (ii) repairs,
reconstruction or improvements to a structure, the cost of which does not exceed 50 percent of
the market value of the structure either, (A) before the repair, or reconstruction is started, or
(B) if the structure has been damaged, and is being restored, before the damage occurred. Any
project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of State or local health,
sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code
enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions, or
to structures identified as historic places, may be excluded from the 50 percent calculation.
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[Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3819 § 2, 2010; Ord. 3796
§ 2, 2010].
19.05.030 Manufactured home installation standards.
A. Permit Regulations.
1. Chapter 296-150M WAC, as currently promulgated together with any future amendments thereof, or future
additions thereto, is hereby adopted. The building official is authorized to issue building permits and collect
permit fees for the installation of all manufactured homes that meet the requirements of this chapter, to inspect
the installation of manufactured homes, and enforce all violations of this chapter.
2. All references to `installation permits" in Chapter 296-150M WAC, as herein adopted by reference, shall
refer to building permits issued for the installation of manufactured homes.
3. Fees for the installation of a manufactured home shall be set forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC. All other
applicable development fees shall also be imposed as with any other single-family residence.
4. Mobile homes shall be permitted only within designated mobile home parks.
5. Pursuant to added RCW 35.21.897, 35A.21.310, 36.01.220, and amended RCW 35.63.160 and 1998 c 239 s
1, homes built to 42 USC Sections 5401 through 5403 standards (as amended in 2000) shall be regulated for the
purposes of siting, in the same manner as site -built homes, factory -built homes, or homes built to any other
approved state construction
6. Manufactured homes to be placed within the city shall not be older than three calendar years from the date of
complete permit application submittal. The applicant is required to provide the vehicle identification number
(VIN) information.
7. All spaces measured from the underside of the home to finished grade shall be enclosed with a decorative
skirting.
8. Manufactured homes shall be thermally equivalent to the current State Energy Code
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9. The minimum manufactured home size shall be at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each not less than
12 feet wide by 36 feet long.
10. Coated metal, tin, or vinyl roofing material is not permitted.
11. Manufactured homes shall comply with all other development standards of this code. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art.
A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 2, 2010].
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Chapter 19.07
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Sections:
19.07.000
Purpose.
19.07.010
Applicability.
19.07.020
Definitions.
19.07.025
Administration.
19.07.030
International Building Code section amendments.
19.07.040
International Residential Code section amendments.
19.07.050
Habitat assessment.
19.07.060
Review of building permits.
19.07.065
Changes to special flood hazard areas (SFHA).
19.07.070
Anchoring.
19.07.080
Subdivision proposals and development.
19.07.090
Manufactured homes.
19.07.095
General requirements for other development.
19.07.100
All other building standards apply.
19.07.110
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19.07.000 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; reduce the annual cost of
flood insurance; and minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions
designed to:
A. Protect human life and health;
B. Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
C. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense
of the general public;
D. Minimize prolonged business interruptions;
E. Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities, such as water and gas mains; electric, telephone, and sewer
lines; and streets and bridges located in flood hazard areas;
F. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood hazard areas so as to
minimize blight areas caused by flooding;
G. Notify potential buyers that the property is in a special flood hazard area;
H. Notify those who occupy flood hazard areas that they assume responsibility for their actions; and
I. Participate in and maintain eligibility for flood insurance and disaster relief. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
19.07.010 Applicability.
A. Lands to Which This Chapter Applies. This chapter shall apply to all special flood hazard areas within the
boundaries of the city of Edmonds.
B. Basis for Establishing the Areas of Special Flood Hazard. The special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal
Insurance Administrator in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for
Snohomish County, Washington, and Incorporated Areas" dated June 19, 2020, and any revisions thereto, with
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accompanying flood insurance rate maps (FIRMS), and any revisions thereto, are hereby adopted by reference and
declared to be a part of this chapter. The FIS and the FIRM are on file at the development services department at 121
5th Avenue North.
The best available information for flood hazard area identification as outlined in Section G103.3 shall be the basis
for regulation until a new FIRM is issued that incorporates data utilized under Section G103.3. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art.
A), 2020].
19.07.020 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this chapter:
A. "Alteration of watercourse" means any action that will change the location of the channel occupied by water
within the banks of any portion of a riverine waterbody.
B. "Area of special flood hazard" means the land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent or
greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on the flood insurance rate map (FIRM) as zone A, AO,
AH, Al -30, AE, A99, or AR (V, VO, VI -30, VE). "Special flood hazard area" is synonymous in meaning with the
phrase "area of special flood hazard."
"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also
referred to as the "100-year flood").
D. `Base flood elevation (BFE)" means the elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during the base
flood.
E. `Basement' means any area of the building having its floor sub -grade (below ground level) on all sides.
F. "Coastal high hazard area" means an area of special flood hazard extending from offshore to the inland limit of a
primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity wave action from storms or
seismic sources. The area is designated on the FIRM as zone V 1-30, VE or V.
G. "Development' means any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to
buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage
of equipment or materials located within the area of special flood hazard.
H. "Elevation certificate" means an administrative tool of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that can be
used to provide elevation information, to determine the proper insurance premium rate, and to support a request for a
letter of map amendment (LOMA) or letter of map revision based on fill (LOMR-F).
I. "Flood or flooding" means:
1. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:
a. The overflow of inland or tidal waters.
b. The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
c. Mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding as defined in subsection (1)(1)(b)
of this section and are akin to a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas,
as when earth is carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current.
2. The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or
undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by
an unusually high water level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated
force of nature, such as flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable
event which results in flooding as defined in subsection (I)(1)(a) of this section.
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J. "Flood elevation study" means an examination, evaluation and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate,
corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow)
and/or flood -related erosion hazards. Also known as a flood insurance study (FIS).
K. "Flood insurance rate map (FIRM)" means the official map of a community, on which the Federal Insurance
Administrator has delineated both the special hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
A FIRM that has been made available digitally is called a digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM).
L. "Floodplain" or "flood -prone area" means any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source.
See "Flood or flooding."
M. Floodplain Administrator. The building official is designated to administer and enforce the floodplain
management regulations.
N. "Floodplain management regulations" means zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health
regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as floodplain ordinance, grading ordinance and erosion control
ordinance) and other application of police power. The term describes such state or local regulations, in any
combination thereof, which provide standards for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction.
O. "Floodproofing" means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes, or adjustments to
structures which reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary
facilities, structures, and their contents. Floodproofed structures are those that have the structural integrity and
design to be impervious to floodwater below the base flood elevation.
P. "Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or
carried out in close proximity to water. The term includes only docking facilities, port facilities that are necessary
for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, and ship building and ship repair facilities, and does not
include long term storage or related manufacturing facilities.
Q. "Habitat assessment" means a written document that describes a project, identifies and analyzes the project's
impacts to habitat for species discussed in the "Endangered Species Act — Section 7 Consultation Final Biological
Opinion and Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Consultation for
the Implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program in the State of Washington, Phase One Document —
Puget Sound Region," and provides an effects determination.
R. "Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to
the proposed walls of a structure.
S. "Historic structure" means any structure that is:
1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of the
Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual
listing on the National Register;
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical
significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a
registered historic district;
3. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which
have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior; or
4. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs
that have been certified either:
a. By an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, or
b. Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
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T. "Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood
resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement
area, is not considered a building's lowest floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built so as to render the
structure in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirements of this chapter (i.e., provided there are
adequate flood ventilation openings).
U. "Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent
chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The
term "manufactured home" does not include a "recreational vehicle."
"Mean sea level" means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the vertical datum to which base
flood elevations shown on a community's flood insurance rate map are referenced.
W. "New construction" means, for the purposes of determining insurance rates, structures for which the "start of
construction" commenced on or after the effective date of an initial flood insurance rate map or after December 31,
1974, whichever is later, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. For floodplain management
purposes, "new construction" means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the
effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent
improvements to such structures.
X. "Start of construction" includes substantial improvement and means the date the building permit was issued,
provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other
improvement was within 180 days from the date of the permit. The actual start means either the first placement of
permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the
construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a
foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor
does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings,
piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of
accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a
substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other
structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
Y. "Structure" means, for floodplain management purposes, a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid
storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.
Z. "Substantial damage" means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the
structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the structure
before the damage occurred.
AA. "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a
structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the "start of
construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage,"
regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not include any alteration of a "historic structure,"
provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure."
FSB. "Variance" means a grant of relief by a community from the terms of a floodplain management regulation.
CC. "Water surface elevation" means the height, in relation to the vertical datum utilized in the applicable flood
insurance study of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the floodplains of coastal or riverine areas. [Ord.
4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
19.07.025 Administration.
A. Establishment of a Development Permit.
1. Development Permit Required. A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development
begins within any area of special flood hazard established in ECDC 19.07.010. The permit shall be for all
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structures including manufactured homes, as set forth in ECDC 19.07.020, Definitions, and for all development
including fill and other activities, also as set forth in ECDC 19.07.020, Definitions.
2. Application for Development Permit. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms
furnished by the floodplain administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to
scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or proposed
structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the
following information is required:
a. Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures
recorded on a current elevation certificate with subsection (B) of this section completed by the floodplain
administrator;
b. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed;
c. Where a structure is to be floodproofed, certification by a registered professional engineer or architect
that the floodproofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet floodproofing criteria in the IBC;
d. Description of the extent to which a watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed
development;
e. Where a structure is proposed in a V, V 1-30, or VE zone, a V-zone design certificate; and
f Any other such information that may be reasonably required by the floodplain administrator in order to
review the application.
B. Designation of the floodplain administrator. The building official is hereby appointed to administer, implement,
and enforce this chapter by granting or denying development permits in accordance with its provisions. The
floodplain administrator may delegate authority to implement these provisions.
C. Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Permit Review. Review all development permits to determine that:
a. The permit requirements of this chapter have been satisfied;
b. All other required state and federal permits have been obtained;
c. The site is reasonably safe from flooding;
d. Notify FEMA when annexations occur in the special flood hazard area.
2. Use of Other Base Flood Data in A and V Zones. When base flood elevation data has not been provided (in
A or V zones) in accordance with ECDC 19.07.010, the floodplain administrator shall obtain, review, and
reasonably utilize any base flood elevation data available from a federal, state, or other source, in order to
administer this chapter.
3. Information to Be Obtained and Maintained.
a. Where base flood elevation data is provided through the FIS, FIRM, or required as in subsection (C)(2)
of this section, obtain and maintain a record of the actual (as -built) elevation (in relation to mean sea level)
of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or
not the structure contains a basement.
b. Obtain and maintain documentation of the elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural
member in V or VE zones.
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c. For all new or substantially improved floodproofed nonresidential structures where base flood elevation
data is provided through the FIS, FIRM, or as required in subsection (C)(2) of this section.
d. Obtain and maintain a record of the elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure was
floodproofed.
e. Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in subsection (A) of this section.
f. Records of all variance actions, including justification for their issuance.
g. Improvement and damage calculations.
h. Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this chapter.
4. Alteration of Watercourse. Whenever a watercourse is to be altered or relocated:
a. Notify adjacent communities and the Department of Ecology prior to such alteration or relocation of a
watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administrator through
appropriate notification means;
b. Assure that the flood carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse is
maintained. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Att. A), 2020].
19.07.030 International Building Code section amendments.
The following sections of the IBC are hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 110.3.3, Lowest floor elevation, is amended to read:
In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior
to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in Section 1612.5 shall be
submitted to the building official. Prior to final inspection approval, the building official shall
require an elevation certificate based on finished construction prepared and sealed by a State
licensed land surveyor.
B. Section 1612.1.1, Residential Structures, is added and reads:
Any residential or commercial structure located in a flood hazard area, that is destroyed,
damaged or demolished in an amount equal to 50 percent or more of its replacement cost at
the time of destruction, shall not be reconstructed except in full conformance with all
provisions of this chapter and other local, state and federal regulations.
C. Section 1612.4.1, Lowest Floor Elevation, is added and reads:
For buildings in all structure categories located in the Coastal High Hazard Areas and Coastal
A Flood Zones, the elevation of the lowest floor shall be a minimum of two feet above the
base flood elevation, as determined from the applicable FEMA flood hazard map.
[Ord. 4199 § 1 (Att. A), 2020].
19.07.040 International Residential Code section amendments.
The following sections of the IRC are hereby amended as follows:
A. Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended with the following criteria:
Flood Hazard(g) = NFIP adoption June 19, 2020. FIRM maps June 19, 2019
B. R322.1, General, is hereby amended as follows:
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Buildings and structures constructed in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A or
V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the provisions contained in this section.
Any residential or commercial structure located in a flood hazard area, that is destroyed,
damaged or demolished in an amount equal to 50 percent or more of its replacement cost at
the time of destruction, shall not be reconstructed except in full conformance with all
provisions of this chapter and other local, state and federal regulations.
[Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
19.07.050 Habitat assessment.
A development permit application shall include a habitat assessment unless the project is, in its entirety, one of the
following activities:
A. Normal maintenance, repairs, or remodeling of structures, such as reroofing and replacing siding, provided such
work is not a substantial improvement or a repair of substantial damage. To comply, such work must be less than 50
percent of the value of the structure(s).
B. Expansion or reconstruction of an existing structure that is no greater than 10 percent beyond its existing
footprint.
C. Activities with the sole purpose of creating, restoring, or enhancing natural functions associated with floodplains,
streams, lakes, estuaries, marine areas, habitat, and riparian areas that meet federal and state standards, provided the
activities do not include structures, grading, fill, or impervious surfaces.
D. Development of open space and recreational facilities, such as parks, trails, and hunting grounds, that do not
include structures, fill, impervious surfaces, or removal of more than five percent of the native vegetation on that
portion of the property in the floodplain.
E. Repair to on -site septic systems, provided ground disturbance is the minimal necessary and best management
practices (BMPs) to prevent stormwater runoff and soil erosion are used.
F. Projects that have already received concurrence under another permit or other consultation with the services,
either through Section 7, Section 4d, or Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that addresses the entirety
of the project in the floodplain (such as an Army Corps 404 permit or nonconversion forest practice activities
including any interrelated and interdependent activities).
G. Repair of an existing, functional bulkhead in the same location and footprint with the same materials when the
ordinary high water mark (OHWM) is still outside of the face of the bulkhead (i.e., if the work qualifies for a Corps
exemption from Section 404 coverage). [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
19.07.060 Review of building permits.
Where elevation data is not available either through the FIS, FIRM, or from another authoritative source (ECDC
19.07.025(C)(2)), applications for floodplain development shall be reviewed to assure that proposed construction
will be reasonably safe from flooding. The test of reasonableness is a local judgment and includes use of historical
data, high watermarks, photographs of past flooding, etc., where available. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Att. A), 2020].
19.07.065 Changes to special flood hazard areas (SFHA).
A. If a project will alter the BFE or boundaries of the SFHA, then the project proponent shall provide the
community with engineering documentation and analysis regarding the proposed change. If the change to the BFE
or boundaries of the SFHA would normally require a letter of map change, then the project proponent shall initiate,
and receive approval of, a conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR) prior to approval of the development permit.
The project shall be constructed in a manner consistent with the approved CLOMR.
B. If a CLOMR application is made, then the project proponent shall also supply the full CLOMR documentation
package to the floodplain administrator to be attached to the floodplain development permit, including all required
property owner notifications. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
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19.07.070 Anchoring.
A. All new construction and substantial improvements, including those related to manufactured homes, shall be
anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and
hydrostatic loads including the effects of buoyancy.
B. All manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement, and shall be
installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. Anchoring methods may include, but are not
limited to, use of over -the -top or frame ties to ground anchors. For more detailed information, refer to guidebook,
FEMA-85, "Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas." [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
19.07.080 Subdivision proposals and development.
All subdivisions, as well as new developments, shall:
A. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
B. Have public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems, located and constructed to
minimize or eliminate flood damage;
C. Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage;
D. Where subdivision proposals and other proposed developments contain greater than 50 lots or five acres
(whichever is the lesser) base flood elevation data shall be included as part of the application. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Att.
A), 2020].
19.07.090 Manufactured homes.
A. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved on sites shall be elevated on a permanent
foundation such that the lowest floor of the manufactured home is elevated one foot or more above the base flood
elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse and
lateral movement.
B. All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within zones V 1-30, V, and VE on the
community's FIRM on sites:
1. Outside of a manufactured home park or subdivision;
2. In a new manufactured home park or subdivision;
3. In an expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision; or
4. In an existing manufactured home park or subdivision on which a manufactured home has incurred
"substantial damage" as the result of a flood;
shall meet the standards of ASCE 24-14, Chapter 4 requirements for residential buildings. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art.
A), 2020].
19.07.095 General requirements for other development.
All development, including manmade changes to improved or unimproved real estate for which specific provisions
are not specified in this chapter or the state building codes with adopted amendments and any city of Edmonds
amendments, shall:
A. Be located and constructed to minimize flood damage;
B. Be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement resulting from hydrostatic loads, including the
effects of buoyancy, during conditions of the design flood;
C. Be constructed of flood damage -resistant materials; and
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D. Have mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems above the design flood elevation or meet the requirements of
ASCE 24, except that minimum electric service required to address life safety and electric code requirements is
permitted below the design flood elevation provided it conforms to the provisions of the electrical part of building
code for wet locations. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Att. A), 2020].
19.07.100 All other building standards apply.
All new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction
provisions of the adopted IBC, IRC, Appendix (IBC) G, and ASCE 24. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
19.07.110 Variance.
A. General. The variance criteria set forth in this section are based on the general principle of zoning law that
variances pertain to a piece of property and are not personal in nature. A variance may be granted by the city's
floodplain administrator for a parcel of property with physical characteristics so unusual that complying with the
requirements of this chapter would create an exceptional hardship to the applicant or the surrounding property
owners. The characteristics must be unique to the property and not be shared by adjacent parcels. The unique
characteristic must pertain to the land itself, not to the structure, its inhabitants, or the property owners.
It is the duty of the city of Edmonds to help protect its citizens from flooding. This need is so compelling and the
implications of the cost of insuring a structure built below the base flood elevation are so serious that variances from
the flood elevation or from other requirements in the flood ordinance are quite rare. The long-term goal of
preventing and reducing flood loss and damage can only be met if variances are strictly limited. Therefore, the
variance guidelines provided in this chapter are more detailed and contain multiple provisions that must be met
before a variance can be properly granted. The criteria are designed to screen out those situations in which
alternatives other than a variance are more appropriate.
B. Requirements for Variances.
1. Variances shall only be issued:
a. Upon a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional
threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances;
b. For the repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic structures upon a determination that the proposed
repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure and
the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure;
c. Upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to
afford relief;
d. Upon a showing of good and sufficient cause;
e. Upon a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship to the
applicant;
f. Upon a showing that the use cannot perform its intended purpose unless it is located or carried out in
close proximity to water. This includes only facilities defined in ECDC 19.07.020 in the definition of
"Functionally dependent use."
2. Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot
of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below
the BFE, provided the provisions of this chapter have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond
one-half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.
C. Variance Criteria. In considering variance applications, the floodplain administrator shall consider all technical
evaluations, all relevant factors, all standards specified in other sections of this chapter, and:
1. The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
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2. The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
3. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on
the individual owner;
4. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;
5. The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
6. The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use, which are not subject to flooding or erosion
damage;
7. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
8. The relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for that
area;
9. The safety of access to the property in time of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles;
10. The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the flood waters expected at
the site; and
11. The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and
repair of public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, water system, and streets and bridges.
D. Additional Requirements for the Issuance of a Variance.
1. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice over the signature of a community
official that:
a. The issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the BFE will result in increased premium rates
for flood insurance coverage; and
b. Such construction below the BFE increases risks to life and property.
2. The floodplain administrator shall maintain a record of all variance actions, including justification for their
issuance.
3. The floodplain administrator shall condition the variance as needed to ensure that the requirements and
criteria of this chapter are met.
4. Variances as interpreted in the NFIF are based on the general zoning law principle that they pertain to a
physical piece of property; they are not personal in nature and do not pertain to the structure, its inhabitants,
economic or financial circumstances. They primarily address small lots in densely populated residential
neighborhoods. As such, variances from flood elevations should be quite rare.
E. Appeals. Appeals of a variance from the provisions of this chapter shall be appealable in accordance with Chapter
19.80 ECDC. [Ord. 4199 § 1 (Art. A), 2020].
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retaining walls, removal of overburden and other improvements designed to minimize the risk of earth movement,
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prevent avoidable damage to structures, safeguard adjacent properties, limit risk to inhabitants, and to stabilize the
structure in the event of movement) may mitigate and reduce the risk of earth movement on individual properties.
Nothing herein shall relieve an owner of any obligation imposed by the State Building Code or city ordinance to
take all reasonable and practical measures available to reduce or eliminate the risk or hazard.
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wishes to comply with state law requiring that the issuance of building permits be a ministerial and not a
discretionary act, the provisions of this chapter have been adopted in order to provide reasonable certainty in the
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permit issuance process. The purpose of these provisions is not to lessen the minimum requirements of the current
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4. Any risks associated with construction and habitation are assumed by the builder and future owners of the
site.
5. Adequate indemnification is provided by the builder, and the owner, of the site in order that the general
public not assume or bear any portion of the costs or liability associated with the builder's investigation, design
and construction as well as the continuing maintenance of the site by the property owner.
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grading, fill and excavation permits (herein "permits"). Minor permits such as plumbing, mechanical, re -roof and
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property unless the requirements of the IRC/IBC as amended and interpreted by this chapter have been met. [Ord.
§ 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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The provisions of this section amend the 2003 Edition of the IRC/IBC and all subsequent revisions adopted by RCW
19.27.031 as the State Building Code as previously amended by Chapter 19.05 ECDC. All prior substantive
amendments have received the approval of the State Building Code Council. All provisions of the IRC/IBC which
conflict with this chapter shall be deemed amended hereby, and any ambiguity created shall be resolved in favor of
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alteration, improvement and correction to incorporate the chapter, the following specific code provisions are
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application, the applicant shall submit a new application, revised plans based on current
adopted codes and pay new plan review fees as well as any outstanding peer review fees
incurred to date.
4. The Building Official may extend the life of an application if any of the following
conditions exist:
(a) Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act is in progress; or
(b) Any other City review is in progress; provided, the applicant has submitted a
complete response to City requests; or
(c) The Building Official determines that unique or unusual circumstances exist that
warrant additional time for such response and the Building Official determines that the
review is proceeding in a timely manner toward final City decision; or
(d) Liti atg ion against the City or applicant is in progress, the outcome of which may
affect the validity or the provisions of any permit issued pursuant to such application.
54. Section R105.5 Permit expiration and extension.
a. Every permit issued under the provisions and development standards of Chapter 19.10
ECDC shall expire by limitation two (2) years after issuance, except as provided in
ECDC 19.10.010(A)(4)(b).
b. Prior to expiration of an active permit the applicant may request in writing an
extension for a third and final year. If the plans and specifications for the permit
extension application are the same as the plans and specifications submitted for the
original permit application and provided there has been at least one (1) required progress
inspection conducted by the city building inspector prior to the extension, the permit shall
be extended. Permit fees shall be charged at a rate of one quarter the original building
permit fee to extend the permit.
c. The maximum amount of time any building permit may be extended shall be a total of
three (3) years. At the end of any three (3) year period starting from the original date of
permit issuance, the permit shall become null and void and a new building permit shall be
required, with full fees, in order for the applicant to complete work. The issuance of a
new permit shall negate all previous vesting of zoning or building codes. Whenever an
appeal is filed and a necessary development approval is stayed in accordance with the
Land Use Petition Act, the time limit periods imposed under this section shall also be
stayed until final decision.
d. The building official shall reject requests for permit extensions if modifications or
amendments to the applicable zoning and building codes have occurred since the original
issuance of the permit, and modifications or amendments would significantly promote
public health and safety if applied to the project through the issuance of a new permit.
65. Section RI05.5.1 Recommence work on an expired permit.
a. In order to recommence work on an expired permit, a new permit application with full
fees shall be submitted to the building official.
b. New permit applications shall be reviewed under current zoning and building codes in
effect at the time of complete application submittal. If a new permit is sought to
recommence work on an expired permit, the new permit shall be vested under the codes
in effect at the time of complete application for the new permit, not the expired permit.
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When additional plan review is required, plan review fees shall be charged. When
applicable, peer review and peer review fees shall be assessed.
76. Section RI06.3.3.1 Phased approval.
a. The building official may require sequencing of construction phases or activities such
as the installation of shoring or temporary erosion control remedies and/or drainage
systems, well in advance of grading or foundation construction on a time frame consistent
with geotechnical recommendations and peer review. As part of the sequencing process,
the building official may impose permit conditions that address site work sequencing to
include but not be limited to: limiting all excavation, drainage systems and foundation
installation to the drier season between May 1st and September 30th.
b. When permit conditions such as groundwork are limited by the building official on a
particular project, the applicant's geotechnical engineer may submit a letter detailing
geotechnical recommendations that portions of work may progress. The letter shall
include a detailed work schedule submitted by the general contractor specifying work to
be done, timeline, provisions for monitoring and equipment to be used. Any such
recommendation shall be based upon best available science and be consistent with
standard geotechnical engineering practice. The building official may require a peer
review prior to a decision which provides concurrence regarding at least the following
issues:
i. Duration of work,
ii. Type of equipment to use,
iii. Additional temporary erosion and sediment control provisions required, and
iv. Applicability of special inspections, and similar issues.
c. The building official may issue partial permits for phased construction before the entire
plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been approved provided
peer review approval has been granted. Phased approval means separate permits for
grading, shoring, and foundation may be issued separately, provided concurrent approval
is granted by the planning manager, city engineer, and city public works director, when
applicable. No phased approval permit shall be issued unless approved civil plans
detailing the construction of all site improvements (including, but not limited to: curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, paved streets, water lines, sewer lines, and storm drainage) have been
signed as approved by the city engineer. With such phased approval, a performance bond
shall be posted with the city pursuant to Chapter 17.10 ECDC, to cover the estimated cost
of construction to city standards for the improvements.
B. Chapter 2, Definitions.
1. Section R202 and IBC 202 are hereby amended to include the definitions set forth in ECDC
19.10.020, incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
C. Chapter 4, Foundations.
1. Section R401.1 General Exception 3. Any permit requested for a site lying in whole or in
part within the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Area an eat4h
subsidenee and landslide hazard shall be processed and acted upon in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 19.10 ECDC.
D. IBC Chapter 16, Structural design.
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1. Section IBC 1601.1.1 Scope. Setting forth the requirements of Chapter 19.10 ECDC,
incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
E. IBC Appendix J, Grading.
1. Section IBC Appendix J 101.1.2, Scope. Setting forth the requirements of Chapter 19.10
ECDC, incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
[Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.10.020 Definitions.
The following terms, when used within this chapter, shall have the following definitions:
A. "Architect" shall mean a person licensed to practice architecture by the state of Washington.
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B. "Best available science" shall be determined in accordance with the criteria established in WAC 365-195-900, et
seq.
C. `Bluff' shall mean any slope 10 feet in height or greater inclined at greater than one unit vertical in one unit
horizontal or 100 percent slope.
D. `Building official" shall mean the building official of the city of Edmonds.
E. "Director" shall mean the city of Edmonds development services director or his/her designee.
The Presumption efrisk 4all lie, rsbuttaWp, and the dewision ofthe direeter or building offleial that any aFea lies
within, of adjaeent to, stteh eafth subsidenee and landslide hazard afea shall be appealable as a staff deeision to
supefief eattt4 in aeeefdanee with the Land Use Petition Aet.
Copies of the fepefts and fnaps shall be maintained in the affiees ofthe building affieial and shall be available f0f
ifispeetion duFing all aofmalwer4iag haws. individual eopies efthe reports and fnap may be obtained by the publie
FG. "General contractor" shall mean a bonded, insured and registered contractor in the state of Washington. A
general contractor shall maintain state -required bonding and shall carry general public liability insurance in the
minimum amount of $1,000,000. The general contractor shall have a current valid state contractor's license with the
state of Washington and a city of Edmonds resident or nonresident business license, whichever is applicable.
G14. "Geologist" means a practicing geologist licensed in the state of Washington with at least four years'
experience as a licensed geologist in responsible charge, including experience with landslide evaluation.
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HI. "Geotechnical engineer" means a practicing geotechnical/civil engineer licensed as a professional civil engineer
in the state of Washington who has at least four years of professional employment as a geotechnical engineer in
responsible charge, including experience with landslide evaluation.
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inspection during all normal working hours. Individual copies of the reports and map may be obtained by the public
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instability is minimal subject to the conditions set forth in the reports developed under the requirements of ECDC
19.10.030 and the proposed development will not increase the potential for soil movement.
In the event that any site has an underlying risk of movement based upon deep-seated earth movement or large-scale
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proposed for single-family residences to be presumed unstable for the purpose of this provision if the geotechnical
engineer of record and recommendation of any peer reviewer confirm the risk of probability of earth movement is
30 percent or less within a 25-year period.
In order to meet the definition of "stable" the geotechnical report shall include identified hazards for the property
and the mitigation measures proposed to reduce or correct the hazards along with measures taken to mitigate
potential impacts from the remaining hazards, including all on- and off -site measures taken to correct or reduce the
risk. These shall be fully disclosed to the applicant and future owners, heirs and assigns in the covenant required to
be executed in accordance with provisions of this chapter, in which case the defined risk may be approved as an
acceptable condition.
P. "Steep slope" shall be defined and calculated pursuant to Chapter 23.80 ECDC.
Q. "Storm event" means one inch or greater precipitation in a 24-hour period as reported by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
R. "Structural engineer" means a person licensed to practice structural engineering by the state of Washington.
S. "Structural fill" shall mean any fill placed below structures, including slabs, where the fill soils are intended to
support loads without unacceptable deflections or shearing. Structural fill should be clean and free -draining and
should be placed above unyielding native site soils compacted in accordance with an approved geotechnical report
prepared utilizing best engineering science. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651
§ 1, 2007].
19.10.030 Minimum required application submittals.
A. The applicant shall submit a complete plan set submittal and permit application and specifications for the
proposed development as defined in ECDC 19.10.020(M) and this chapter.
B. An earth subsidence and landslide hazard area permit submittal checklist shall be adopted at the direction of the
director and shall be provided to all persons inquiring regarding building permit applications or development permits
in the designated earth subsidence and landslide hazard area of North Edmonds. The submittal checklist shall
include but not be limited to the requirements contained in city public handouts, written policies, adopted maps,
reference maps, summary reports, minimum geotechnical report guidelines, and the following:
1. North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Map.
2. Vicinity map.
3. Topographic map and survey.
4. Civil plans (i.e., grading, temporary erosion and sediment control, storm drainage, utilities and site
improvements).
5. Tree cutting/land clearing plan.
6. Geotechnical report.
7. Owner and professional declarations.
8. Detailed architectural and structural plans with structural calculations and specifications.
9. Bonds, covenants and contractor public liability insurance in accordance with the detailed requirements
stated below.
If any item in the checklist is inapplicable to a particular project, a letter or a report shall be provided to the director
stamped by the appropriate licensed design professional, with sufficient information or data to demonstrate why the
item is inapplicable. The director may utilize appropriate licensed consultants to determine if generally accepted
engineering practice requires submission of an application requirement. When consultants are used to determine if
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generally accepted engineering practice requires submission of an application requirement, the cost of review shall
be paid by the applicant. f he director may develop a modified checklist suitable for projects of a minor nature, such
as retaining walls, deeks-,decks and sheds, and •'tea e-1 k -e, as may be appropriate. � _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
C. A copy of the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence and Landslide Hazard Map shall be included in the submittal
checklist materials.
D. The vicinity map shall be suitable for locating the site and include information related to existing conditions on or
near the site, based on the topographic map and survey and shall designate all known landslide masses, or debris
flows or mud flows on or near the site which could threaten proposed structures within 100 feet, as referenced,
noted, described or discussed in the geotechnical report.
E. The applicant shall submit a topographic map and survey prepared and stamped by a licensed land surveyor, prior
to studies and evaluations by the geotechnical engineer, and shall show:
1. Map scale, north arrow, legal description, tax account parcel numbers, easements, and lot property lines.
2. Existing grade contour lines, at two -foot intervals.
3. All distances between existing structures on the site and approximate distances of existing habitable
structures on adjacent sites within 50 feet of property lines (all adjacent sites which could affect or be affected
by the proposed development shall be shown).
4. Lowest footing or basement slab elevation of existing and proposed structures on the property and on
adjacent properties to the extent that such information is reasonably available, and proposed finish floor
elevations.
5. The location of existing sanitary sewers, stormwater drainage facilities, septic tanks, drain fields, wells,
piezometers, private drainage systems, underground storage tanks, subsurface drains, and other sewer/drainage
facility components on, and adjacent to, the site to the extent such information is reasonably available.
6. The location of all existing underground utilities on, and adjacent to, the site including, but not limited to,
telephone, cable television, gas, electric and water utilities, vaults, fire hydrants and other cables, wires, meters
and drainage pipes to the extent that such information is available.
7. A separate topographical drawing shall be submitted showing proposed grade contours at two -foot intervals.
This drawing shall include the bottom of proposed footing elevations including all stepped footing elevations.
F. Civil -engineered plans shall be prepared and stamped by a state of Washington licensed civil engineer pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 18.30 ECDC and current adopted city stormwater manual. Geotechnical report
recommendations affecting civil plans shall be incorporated into the design and detailed on the plans and shall
include:
1. Storm drainage plan with storm drainage calculations.
2. Provisions for building pad and foundation drainage.
3. Temporary erosion and sediment control with drainage and maintenance provisions, and/or other sediment
control assemblies.
4. Permanent erosion control with drainage and maintenance provisions.
5. Fill/soil stockpile limitation provisions, specific location, height, protection and maintenance.
6. Slope protection plans, rockeries, retaining walls, ecology blocks, keystone block walls, soldier pile walls,
and soil nail walls.
7. Utilities and site improvements.
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8. Grading plans, temporary and permanent shoring plans, top and toe of slope setbacks, driveway slope.
G. In lieu of the procedural requirements of Chapter 18.45 ECDC, a tree cutting/land clearing plan shall be
submitted when significant trees are proposed to be removed. A significant tree is a tree with a trunk diameter of six
inches or greater measured four feet from the ground. No significant tree shall be removed until the permit is
approved.
A detailed landscape plan may also be required in order for the city to evaluate long-term erosion control measures.
The plan shall comply with all requirements of the ECDC relating to tree clearing and critical areas review, if
applicable. The director may require the project geotechnical engineer's concurrence regarding an approval of a tree
cutting/land clearing plan when slope stability is at issue.
H. Included in the permit submittal checklist shall be general and specific soils and geotechnical information, details
or analysis required pursuant to IBC 1802. The applicant shall retain a geotechnical engineer to prepare a report and
evaluation of the subsurface soil conditions on the site to include:
1. The geotechnical report shall be prepared in accordance with ECDC 23.80.050 and eenerally accepted
geotechnical engineering practices, under the supervision of, and signed and stamped by, the geotechnical
engineer. A geologist may be required to be part of the geotechnical consulting staff. The report shall reference
the Landau Associates Summary Report (2007) as a technical document reviewed as part of the geologic
analysis for the project and discuss all items listed in the permit submittal checklist and shall make specific
recommendations concerning development of the site.
2. The opinions and recommendations contained in the geotechnical report shall be supported by field
observations and, where appropriate or applicable, by literature review, conducted by the geotechnical
engineer. The report shall be based on best available science.
3. The report shall include an analysis of material gathered through appropriate explorations, such as borings or
test pits to a minimum depth of six feet below the proposed lowest footing or pile, an analysis of soil
characteristics conducted by or under the supervision of the engineer in accordance with the standards adopted
by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) or other applicable standards. The report must
provide subsurface data to support the engineer's conclusions regarding slope stability.
4. If the evaluation involves geologic evaluations or interpretations, the report shall be reviewed and approved
by a geologist. It shall be the responsibility of the geotechnical engineer to assure that the geologist meets the
qualifications listed in ECDC 19.10.020. A letter of concurrence from the geologist shall be included in the
report.
5. Based upon the North Edmonds Landslide Area Geology and Slide Mechanisms map and table found in the
Landau Associates Summary Report (2007), any lot which contains any portion of any hazard zone or is
adjacent thereto (regardless of whether the proposed building pad is located within any hazard area) shall
specifically consider within the geotechnical report the following types of typical hazard zones and shall
specifically note if the hazard is, or is not, present on the site. The report shall address hazards from
encroaching landslide materials, hazards from ground failure in material that has not previously failed, and
hazards from ground failure in previously failed material. For each landslide hazard identified on a property,
the geotechnical engineer shall identify the types of specific processes associated with the hazard and include
design features to reduce such hazards and mitigate impacts.
6. For properties containing or adjacent to bluffs, the geotechnical engineer shall, as a part of the building
permit process, provide analysis of the rate of retreat of the bluff prepared by a geologist and estimate the bluff
retreat amount and regression rate for periods of 25 and 125 years. The geotechnical engineer shall address the
effects of bluff retreat on the stability of structures and/or improvements. A "structure" is defined as:
a. A building intended for human habitation,
b. A building, structure or other improvement whose stress or weight, collapse or movement would
endanger public safety in the event of slope failure, and
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c. Any improvement on the site which is necessary to mitigate danger to public safety or provide stability.
If the bluff retreat rate analysis shows that the rate of retreat of the bluff is such that any structure or
improvement constructed pursuant to the building permit would be unreasonably endangered or reasonably
could be anticipated to be endangered by landslide or earth subsidence during its normal useful life, the
application shall be denied.
7. Geotechnical letter addressing the provisions of Chapter 23.80 ECDC.
I. The applicant shall submit, consistent with the findings of the geotechnical report, detailed structural plans with
corresponding calculations prepared and stamped by the structural engineer of record. When architectural plans
incorporate such structural details, said plans shall be stamped and signed by the structural engineer of record. All
other architectural plans may be prepared by an architect, designer, builder or lay person.
J. The applicant shall submit documentation of required bonds, frozen funds or adequate instrument of credit. The
applicant shall submit a copy of the contractor's general public liability insurance pursuant to ECDC 19.10.050.
K. The applicant shall submit declarations, disclosures, covenants and waivers as required by ECDC 19.10.040.
[Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.10.040 Site posting notice, disclosures, declarations, covenants and waivers.
A. Notices of permit submittal application with the city shall be posted pursuant to ECDC 20.03.002.F.'Such netioes L
shall be eenspiettatisly posted and maintained at eaeh street ffentage. Natiee of pefmit issuanee or denial shall be
eanspiettattsly posted as requifed above. Upon eaeh posting a 10 day appeal period shall eeffiffieflee. kkppeals�shaU
be to the Snohomish County supefief eettt4 in aeeefdanee with the Land Use Petition
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B. At permit application submittal, the applicant shall submit a written declaration with the permit application that
includes the statement that the accuracy of all information is warranted by the owner/applicant in a form which
relieves the city and its staff from any liability associated with reliance on such submittals.
The declaration shall also state that the owner/applicant understands and accepts the risk of developing in an area
with potential unstable soils and that the owner/applicant will advise in writing any prospective purchasers of the
site, or any prospective purchasers or residential lessees of structures or portions of a structure on the site, of the
slide potential of the area.
The owner/applicant shall also acknowledge that he, she or they understand and accept the need for future
monitoring and maintenance of the property as described in the final geotechnical report when future monitoring and
maintenance may affect slope stability over time. While an application may reference the reports of prior public
consultants to the city, all conclusions shall be those of the owner/applicant and his or her professionals.
C. The plan set submittal shall include a disclosure letter from the geotechnical engineer and civil engineer who
prepared the geotechnical report and civil plans, stating that in his or her judgment the plans and specifications
submitted for the project conform to the recommendations in the geotechnical report, and that the risk of damage to
the proposed development, or to adjacent properties, from soil instability will be minimized subject to the conditions
set forth in the report, and the proposed development will not increase the potential for soil movement.
"Minimized" shall mean that the applicant has utilized best available science and commonly accepted engineering
and architectural practice to minimize, to the extent possible, the risks associated with development of the property.
The geotechnical engineer shall review the erosion and sediment control plan and provide a statement about the
adequacy of the plan with respect to site conditions and report findings. The geotechnical engineer's statement shall
also include an identification of landslide hazards applicable to the site, the on -site measures taken to correct or
reduce the hazards, as applicable, and measures taken to mitigate potential impacts from the remaining hazards.
For sites where the hazards are not mitigated or where the risks from deep-seated or large-scale earth movement
cannot be practically reduced by individual lot owners, the geotechnical engineer shall prepare a statement
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identifying what design measures will be taken to mitigate the risk to structures, adjacent properties, and inhabitants
in the event of deep-seated or large-scale movement. The statement shall specify any risks from earth movement that
are not fully mitigated by design measures and render an opinion as to whether the site will be stable within the
meaning of this chapter following installation of all proposed improvements. The statement will clarify to current
and future owners what measures were installed to reduce risks and what hazards could not be addressed by
individual lot development.
D. Further recommendations signed and sealed by the geotechnical engineer shall be provided should there be
additions or exceptions to the original recommendations based on the plans, site conditions or other supporting data.
If the geotechnical engineer who reviews the plans and specifications is not the same engineer who prepared the
geotechnical report, the new engineer shall, in a letter to the director accompanying the plans and specifications,
express agreement or disagreement with the recommendations in the geotechnical report and state that the revised
plans and specifications conform to the new recommendations.
E. The plan set submittal shall include a disclosure letter or notation on the design drawings by the structural
engineer of record stating that he has reviewed the geotechnical report(s), that he understands its recommendations,
has explained or has had explained to the owner/applicant the risk of loss due to slides on the site, and that he has
incorporated into the design the recommendations of the report and established measures to reduce the potential risk
of injury or damage that might be caused by any risk of earth movement referenced in the report. The statement shall
note any risks, hazards, and potential problems from earth movement that are not fully mitigated by design
measures.
F. The owner shall execute a covenant (in a form provided by the city) to be submitted with the application (with
necessary fee) to be filed with the Snohomish County auditor. The director shall cause such completed covenant to
be so filed. A copy of the recorded covenant shall be forwarded to the owner. This covenant shall be a covenant
running with the land, which shall at a minimum include:
1. A legal description of the property.
2. A statement explaining that the site is in a potential earth subsidence and landslide hazard area, that the risk
associated with the development of the site is set forth in permit file No. with the city of Edmonds
building department, that conditions or prohibitions on development may have been imposed by the city in the
course of permit issuance, and referencing any features in the design which will require maintenance or
modification to address anticipated soil changes. The covenant may incorporate by reference the statements and
conditions to be observed in the form proposed by the owner/applicant's geotechnical engineer, geologist,
architect and/or structural engineer as approved after the review set forth in ECDC 19.10.060.
3. A statement waiving and promising to indemnify and hold harmless the city of Edmonds, its officers and
employees from any claims the owner/applicant and his/her successors or assigns may have for any loss or
damage to people or property either on or off the site resulting from soil movement and arising from or out of
the issuances of any permit(s) authorizing development on the site, as well as due to any act or failure to act by
the indemnitor, its agents or successors, in interest under or following issuance of the permit.
4. The date of permit issuance and permit number authorizing the development. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3817 § 9, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 36, 2009; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.10.050 Site bonds and contractor general public liability insurance.
A. Site Bonding Requirements.
1. A surety bond, in an amount to be determined by the director, executed by a surety company authorized to do
business in the state of Washington shall be posted by the owner/applicant or general contractor to assure the
restoration of any areas on the site, or in the surrounding area, disturbed or damaged by slides during
construction, and to ensure completion of the work authorized by the permit, or, if the work is not completed, to
assure that the site will be restored to a safe and stable condition at least equal to the safety and stability of the
site prior to commencement of work under the permit. The bond will be exonerated upon occupancy approval
of the building permit by the building official.
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2. In lieu of the surety bond, the owner/applicant or general contractor may propose to file a cash deposit or an
instrument of credit with the director in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond,
and similarly conditioned.
B. Public Liability Insurance. The general contractor of record shall carry general public liability insurance effective
through final occupancy in the minimum amount of $1,000,000, and which shall name the city as an additional
named insured, against the injury, death, property damage and/or loss arising from or out of the city's involvement
in the permitting process for the project.
C. Homeowner Insurance. The city strongly recommends that each property owner maintain policies of liability
insurance, adequate to provide sufficient funds, to indemnify and hold harmless third parties in the event of earth
subsidence or landslides emanating from or across the owner's property. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 §
1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.10.060 Review to determine compliance with engineering practice and best available science.
A. The city shall require professional peer review of the plan set submittals accompanying the permit application by
a civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, geologist, and/or structural engineer as may be necessary and determined by
the building official or director, in order to determine whether the plan set submittals were prepared in accordance
with generally accepted engineering practice or the practice of the particular engineering or design specialty and are
based upon best available science. The full cost of such peer review shall be paid in full by the owner/applicant
within 30 days of billing by the city. Failure to make timely payments shall result in a stay of city plan review
services on the application.
B. This requirement may be selectively waived at the discretion of the director, provided the applicable project
geotechnical engineer, civil engineer or structural engineer provides written concurrence, determination, details,
facts and/or data that individual site conditions warrant an exemption from outside peer review. Once waived, the
building official shall not be required to inquire further into the adequacy of any report, plans, or data, but rather
may rely upon the submittals as warranted by the owner/applicant as reviewed by the city's consultant. Nothing
herein shall relieve the owner/applicant of the obligation to submit a complete application fulfilling all the
requirements of this chapter and the IRC/IBC.
C. The final recommendation of the peer review regarding whether a submittal complies with generally accepted
practice and/or is based on best available science shall be binding upon the building official. Such recommendation
may be appealed to superior court under the Land Use Petition Act. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.10.070 Issuance and denial of permits. -
A. The notice of final decision shall be mailed or otherwise delivered to the applicant, to any person who submitted
comments, and any person who requested a copy of the decision.
BA. Permit Issuance. The following requirements must be satisfied before a permit will be issued:
1. An approved geotechnical report has been submitted and approved.
2. Plans and specifications have been submitted incorporating the recommendations of the geotechnical report
and said plans have been approved.
3. The required declarations, disclosures, covenants and waivers have been submitted and approved.
4. Required bonds, cash deposits and public liability insurance have been posted with the city.
5. When peer review has been required, all submittals have been determined to have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted engineering practice.
6. Peer review concurrence for permit issuance has been received by the building official.
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7. All other provisions of ECDC Titles 16, 18 and 20 have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate city
official.
CB. Permit Denial. The following criteria shall result in the denial of issuance of permit:
1. Building, grading and excavation permits for construction on land which the director finds to be unsuitable
for improvement due to excessively steep slopes, unsatisfactory foundation support, instability or unsuitable
topography, or
2. The resulting development would increase the potential of soil movement resulting in an unacceptable risk of
damage to adjacent properties or an unreasonable risk of damage to the proposed development, or
3. Excessive flooding, seepage, high water table, or inadequate drainage, or
4. If the bluff retreat rate analysis shows that the rate of retreat of the bluff is such that any structure or
improvement would be unreasonably endangered or reasonably could be anticipated to be endangered by
landslide or earth subsidence during its normal useful life, the application shall be denied. A "structure" is
defined as:
a. A building intended for human habitation,
b. A building, structure or other improvement whose stress or weight, collapse or movement would
endanger public safety in the event of slope failure, and
c. Any improvement on the site which is necessary to mitigate danger to public safety or provide stability,
or
5. Other hazardous conditions posing an unreasonable risk to public health, safety, or welfare, or
6. Where the noted site dangers or geologic hazards are not minimized to the extent possible by the use of best
available science and generally accepted engineering and architectural practice, or
7. If the applicant's geotechnical engineer determines that there is a greater chance than 30 percent in a 25-year
period that landslide damage on site will occur.
DC. In making a determination of permit denial, the director shall consider not only the land which is the subject of
the application, but in addition, the surrounding area which would be adversely affected if the permit were granted.
Permit denial shall be made in writing to the owner/applicant when the site cannot be rendered "stable" as defined in
ECDC 19.10.020(0). This decision and other preliminary determinations as referenced herein shall be appealable to
Snohomish County superior court in accordance with the Land Use Petition Act. No other appeal shall be permitted.
The appeal period shall commence upon the date of mailing of any preliminary or final decision, or upe posting, :f
posting is the only natiee a party with standing reeeives tind-or the, tefms of th is ehapter.
ED. Prohibitions. Because of the relationship of groundwater to stability, the discharge of collected surface water or
stormwater to the ground surface or subsurface is prohibited on sites within the earth subsidence and landslide
hazard area. In addition, the following construction, buildings, or improvements are hereby prohibited within the
earth subsidence and landslide hazard area:
1. Swimming pools or hot tubs.
2. Ponds or other artificial impoundments of water.
3. Watering or irrigation systems.
4. Temporary or permanent stockpile of fill on top or bottom of slopes.
5. Rockeries.
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FR. Waiver. The prohibitions established in subsection (ED) of this section shall apply unless the property owner
requests a waiver based upon the written analysis of a geotechnical engineer which clearly establishes that the
proposed improvement will have no reasonable likelihood of triggering or otherwise contributing to any landslide
hazard or earth subsidence risk either on the site or in the neighboring earth subsidence or landslide hazard area.
In any review or appeal of the director's or building official's denial of a waiver to construct an otherwise prohibited
improvement, the burden of proof shall always be upon the applicant to establish by a clear preponderance of the
evidence that no such risk will be created by the improvement. Any geotechnical engineering report provided in any
review shall consider not only the risk incurred due to or during construction of the otherwise prohibited
improvement, but also the potential impacts due to failure to maintain the improvement, damage through reasonably
foreseeable events such as earthquakes or other acts of God, or the reasonably foreseeable negligence of the owner
or future owners. The director may utilize peer review consultants. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.10.080 Site access, professional/special inspection, monitoring during construction and final
geotechnical report.
A. Site Clearing and Grading. The owner/applicant or contractor shall secure the building official's approval before
entering an earth subsidence and landslide hazard area site with excavating or other grading and clearing equipment
to clear, remove trees or grade for any purpose including the creation of access to the site.
The building official may condition such access approval if site conditions are warranted and when discretionary
approval permits are required. As part of the approval process the building official may impose conditions that
address site work issues; such measures could include but are not limited to limiting all excavation and drainage
installation to the drier season between May and the end of September, or sequencing activities such as the
installation of drainage systems well in advance of construction.
Requests for early site access in advance of building permit approval or in the time period between October 1st and
April 30th for any purpose shall be submitted to the building official accompanied by written concurrence of the
owner/applicant's geotechnical engineer of record.
The building official may utilize peer review consultants to determine whether the request is based on generally
accepted engineering practice and is reasonable with regard to time -frame to complete the work, types of equipment
proposed to perform the work, length of exposure of slopes, and adequacy of site monitoring and temporary erosion
control measures. When such peer review is utilized, the applicant is responsible for the peer review fee.
B. Reporting Authority. The owner/applicant shall retain a geotechnical engineer to monitor the site during
construction. The owner/applicant shall preferably retain the geotechnical engineer who prepared the final
geotechnical report in the plan set submittal and who has reviewed the approved plans and specifications.
If a different geotechnical engineering consultant is retained by the owner/applicant, the new geotechnical engineer
shall submit a letter to the director stating that he or she has read all reports and recommendations and reviews to
date and state whether or not he or she agrees with the opinions and recommendations of the original geotechnical
report and peer review comments. Further recommendations, signed and sealed by the new geotechnical engineer,
and supporting data shall be provided should there be exceptions or changes to the original recommendations that
would affect the approved plans.
C. Construction Monitoring, Special Inspections.
1. Inspection Requirements. During the period from October 1 st to April 30th, when on site, the
owner/applicant or designated erosion sedimentation control (ESC) site supervisor shall perform erosion and
sedimentation control inspections. Records of installed ESC facilities shall be maintained by the erosion and
sedimentation control supervisor and copies of all ESC records shall be provided to city inspectors upon
request.
ESC facilities on inactive sites (sites where no work will be performed for more than three consecutive days)
shall be inspected weekly by the erosion and sedimentation control supervisor. During all other times of the
year, weekly inspections by the ESC site supervisor are required and shall be recorded.
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2. Weekly Field Reports. The geotechnical engineer shall monitor, during construction, compliance with the
recommendations in the geotechnical report including: site excavation, shoring, temporary erosion control, soil
support for foundation, piles, subdrainage installation, soil compaction and other geotechnical aspects of the
construction. Unless otherwise approved by the director, the specific recommendations contained in the
geotechnical report shall be implemented by the owner/applicant. Omissions or deviations from the approved
geotechnical report and civil plans shall be highlighted to the city in a separate report. All reports shall be
submitted to the city on a weekly basis for review. Failure to submit required reports may result in the issuance
of a stop work order.
3. Storm Events. During all work periods, special inspections shall be performed after "storm events" as
defined in ECDC 19.10.020(Q). The storm event report shall be provided within one week of the event.
D. Final Construction Report. The geotechnical engineer of record shall prepare a final written report to be
submitted to the building official stating that, based upon his or her professional opinion, site observations and final
site grading, the completed development substantially complies with the recommendations of the geotechnical report
and with all geotechnical-related permit requirements as shown on the approved plans.
"Substantially complies" means that the completed development offers at least the level of stability and safety, on -
and off -site, as was afforded by the original recommendations and report. Recommendations to the owner/applicant
shall be included in the report for future monitoring and maintenance of the property including drainage, tightlines,
catch basins, berms, retaining wall drainage, hazard mitigation improvements, slopes, bluffs, vegetation, and
permanent erosion control that affect slope stability over time. Occupancy of the residence shall not be granted until
the report has been reviewed and accepted by the building official. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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Chapter 19.15 MECHANICAL CODE AND FUEL GAS
CODE
Chapter 19.15
MECHANICAL CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE
Sections:
19.15.000
International Mechanical Code adopted.
19.15.005
Amendments.
19.15.010
International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
19.15.015
Repealed.
19.15.000 International Mechanical Code adopted.
The International Mechanical Code (IMC), 20182415 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as
amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC, and as subsequently amended by
this chapter is hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 3, 2010].
19.15.005 Amendments.
Chapter 1 is not adopted, except as provided for in ECDC 19.00.015. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 3, 2010].
19.15.010 International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
The International Fuel Gas Code, 2018241-5 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as amended by
the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-52 WAC inclusive ofNFPA 54 and 58, and as
subsequently amended by this chapter, is hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
2013; Ord. 3796 § 3, 2010].
19.15.015 Amendments.
Repealed by Ord. 3926. [Ord. 3796 § 3, 2010].
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Chapter 19.20
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
19.20.000 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
19.20.005 Amendments.
19.20.010 Evidence of potable water.
19.20.000 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2018209 Edition, including Appendices A, -Band I, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the Washington State Building
Code Council in Chapter 51-56 WAC, and as subsequently amended by this chapter, provided that any provisions
that affect fuel gas piping are not adopted, is hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
2013; Ord. 3796 § 4, 2010].
19.20.005 Amendments.
A. Chapter 1 is not adopted, except as provided for in ECDC 19.00.015.
B. Chapter 12, Fuel piping, is deleted.
C. Chapter 14, Firestop protection, is deleted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3796 § 4, 2010].
19.20.010 Evidence of potable water.
Prior to the issuance of any building permit for new development, the building official shall require substantive
evidence of an adequate potable water supply from the purveyor of water to the site for which a building permit is
requested. For those areas lying within the service area of the city of Edmonds water utility, the notification from a
duly authorized representative of the city's water utility shall be sufficient; provided, nothing herein shall be
interpreted to prevent the city or any of its water purveyors from declaring a moratorium or other water emergency
limiting or otherwise restricting the availability of adequate potable water. Applicants relying on a well shall provide
a copy of applicable state approval for the appropriation and a current test of water quality by a qualified laboratory.
[Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 4, 2010].
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Sections:
19.25.000 International Fire Code adopted.
19.25.005 Section amendments.
19.25.010 Department of fire prevention.
19.25.015 Definitions.
19.25.020 Permits.
19.25.025 Charges for fire review and inspection.
19.25.030 Modifications, interpretations and appeals.
19.25.035 Fire protection systems.
19.25.036 Dwelling fire sprinkler systems and connection fees.
19.25.040 Fire protection water supplies.
19.25.045 Charges for water mains and hydrants.
19.25.050 Mains and service lines.
19.25.055 Location of public hydrants.
19.25.060 Location of private hydrants.
19.25.065 Hydrant specifications.
19.25.070 Penalties.
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19.25.000 International Fire Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074, the International Fire Code (IFC), 201824475
Edition, as published by the International Code Council including amendments set forth in Chapter 51-54A WAC,
and subsequently revised by this chapter, is hereby adopted including all referenced standards, Appendices B, C, I,
and L. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1,
2010].
19.25.005 Section amendments.
The following sections of the IFC have been added, amended, deleted or replaced as follows:
A. Chapter 1 Administration.
1. Section 102.5 Application of Residential Code. Adopted as originally set forth in IFC
(notwithstanding revisions thereto by the state building code council).
2. Section 103.1-.2 Department of Fire Prevention. Replaced by ECDC 19.25.010.
3. Section 104.8 Modifications. Replaced by ECDC 19.25.030.
4. Section 104.10.1 Assistance from other agencies. Police and other enforcement agencies
shall have the authority to render necessary assistance in the investigation of fires and
enforcement and hazardous conditions of this code when requested by the fire marshal.
5. Section 105.1.1 Permits required. Replaced by ECDC 19.25.020.
6. Section 108 Board of appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
7. Section 109.4 Violation Penalties. Replaced by ECDC 19.25.070.
B. Section 202, the definition of HIGH-RISE BUILDING, is amended to read:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor or rooftop located more than 75 feet (22 860 _ _ _ _ Commented [BL23]: Clarification of the definition t
mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. include occupied rooftops per fire department.
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C.B, Chapter 3, General Requirements.
1_Section 308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. Is amended to read:
It is unlawful for any person to sell, use, transfer, discharge or ignite any sky lantern within
the city limits.
DE Chapter 5, Fire Service Features.
seetion 401 Are A_Pparatus Aeeess Reads. The following seetions are adopted as originally
of c ..th in the, IFG with the exee...:,. of cnz 2 1
6. sesfien cnz z , r _v. 1. Section 503.2.2 is amended to read:
Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the
minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations, and the
authority to decrease the minimum access widths where other fire protection features are
provided.
2. Section 504.1 Required access, ' ^ peep^ to RiAdd og Openings and Reef is ended
with the addition is amended to read:
Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the International Building Code,
including exterior doors and openings facing interior courtyards, shall be maintained readily
accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved access walkway leading
from fire apparatus access roads to exterior openings shall be provided where required by the
fire code official.
opening. New buildings with enclosed interior courtyards shall have a straight and /direct
access corridor an&or stairway from the exterior to the courtyard at a location-issgptable
approved by4o the fire code official. If a stairway is used it shall comply with International
Fire Code Section 1011 and a corridor shall comply with International Fire Code Section
1020. The access shall have a minimum width of 4 feet, (a_�unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official), and be large enough to carry a 3r520- foot- long folded
sectional ladder (...inn ff....., folded length 20 c et) directly from the exterior to the courtyard
without obstructions. The access door shall be marked at the street as "Direct access to
courtyard".
3.8, Section 507.5.1.1 :s Amo dod t, read-. FiFe Hhydrants for_ ,_—standpipe
systems, is amended to read:
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Fire hydrants for sprinkler and standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a Fire Department
Connection (FDC) shall have a fire hydrant within 50 feet or as approved by the fire code
official.
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Automatic sprinkler system risers, fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready access.
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shall contain sprinkler control valves, sprinkler backflow assembly (unless prohibited by the water
purveyor), fire pump and associated components and the fire alarm control panel(s). Such rooms shall be
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of a size that will allow a minimum of 36-inch clearance around all portions of the fire pump assembly_
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and in front of the fire alarm panel(s). All risers shall have a minimum of 3 6 " clear space at the front and
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18" on the remaining sides. All drains are to be plumbed to the exterior of the building. No other uses or
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utilities shall be allowed in this room.- Where located in a fire pump room or automatic sprinkler system
riser room, the door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is available at all times.
2. Section 901.6.3.1 Records information, is amended to read:
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Initial records shall include the name of the installation contractor, type of components installed,
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manufacturer of the components, location and number of components installed per floor. Records shall
include the manufacturer's operation and maintenance instruction manuals. Such records shall be
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maintained for the life of the installation. Annual confidence test reports for fire alarm and sprinkler
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14 days of the test/inspection date.
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3.4, Section 903.2 is amended to read:
Where Required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings
and structures shall be provided in the locations listed in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.13.
4.2, Section 903.2.13 is added.
-Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided as required by ECDC 19.25.035A.
5.3 Section 903.3.7 is amended to read:
Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with Section 912 and ECDC
19.25.035B.
6.4 Section 907.2 is amended to read:
-Where required - New and existing buildings and structures. An approved fire alarm system
installed in accordance with this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in Sections 907.2.1
through 907.2.24 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907.5, unless
other requirements are provided by another section of this code.
7.5- Section 907.2.24 is added.
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Fire alarm and detection system shall be provided as required by ECDC 19.25.035C.
F. � 23, Motor Fuel -Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages. Commented [JK25]: For Karl F. Clarification and
alignment with South County Fire Jurisdictions. There
Section 2303.2, Emergency disconnect switches, is amended to read: new dispensing and mobile fuel companies.
An approved emergency disconnect switch shall be provided at an approved location to stop the transfer of fuel
to the fuel dispensers in the event of a fuel spill or other emergency. The emergency disconnect switch for
exterior fuel dispensers shall be provided with ready access and shall be located within 100 feet (30 480 mm)
of, but not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from, the fuel dispensers. For interior fuel -dispensing operations, the
emergency disconnect switch shall be provided with ready access and be installed at an approved location. Such
devices shall be distinctiv labeled as: EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF. Emenzencv controls shall have an
approved means of signage and illumination
G.E-. Chapter 36, Marinas. Replaced in entirety by Chapter 19.65 ECDC.
H.F-. Chapter 56, Explosives and Fireworks.
1. _Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks. Replaced by Chapter 5.27 ECC.
J.G. _Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 (outside) and 5706.2.4.4 (inside) Locations where above -ground tanks
are prohibited. Class I and II flammable liquids in aboveground storage tanks are restricted for
the protection of residential districts and shall be no more than 1,000 gallons capacity in
residential zones designated by the city.
K.H-. Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The maximum capacity for each
installation is restricted for the protection of residential districts within the city and shall be no
more than 500 gallons water capacity in residential zones designated by the city.
[Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1,
2010].
19.25.010 Department of fire prevention.
A. There is established in the city a department of fire prevention supervised by the fire marshal or chief of fire
prevention acting under the supervision of the fire chief. The function of the department shall be the
implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
B. An annual report shall be provided to the mayor containing proceedings under this code, with other statistics as
the fire chief and mayor wish to include. The fire marshal may also recommend any changes to the code. [Ord.
4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.015 Definitions.
A. Whenever the term "fire code official" is used in the IFC, it shall mean the fire marshal or chief of fire
prevention.
B. Whenever the word ` jurisdiction" is used in the IFC, it shall mean the city of Edmonds.
C. Whenever the term "legal representative of the jurisdiction" is used in the IFC, it shall mean the city attorney.
D. Whenever the term "police" is used in the IFC, it shall mean the city of Edmonds police department. [Ord. 4111 §
1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
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19.25.020 Permits.
A. Operational permits required under the city's fire code and regulated by the city shall be issued by the fire
marshal. The application for the permit shall be accompanied by the full application fee in order to vest rights under
the permit and to constitute a complete permit application. The permit fee shall be set by the city council annually by
resolution or on such review cycle as the council, in its discretion, shall determine. All permits shall be renewed
annually unless the specific time period is set forth when the permit is granted. No permit shall be transferable and
each permit shall be issued on a single job, transaction, owner, or occupancy basis, except that the fire marshal is
authorized to consolidate permits for a single location, building, or unit.
B. In the event that the activity, location or risk associated with the activity requires a fire safety inspection in excess
of the time estimated within the permit fee (one hour) an inspection fee equal to the actual cost to the city of
providing the inspection shall be charged pursuant to ECDC 19.25.025. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 §
1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.025 Charges for fire review and inspection.
A. Certain licenses and permits issued by the city include a fire department inspection. The cost of the permit may
include an estimate of the normal time associated with the fire inspection. Where the permit does not include such
an estimate, or when the estimate of time established within the ordinance is exceeded by the actual time spent
inspecting a premises, location or activity, the actual cost of conducting the inspection shall be charged. The
administrative services director is authorized to establish on an annual basis, in conjunction with or immediately
following the budget process, a fee for the hourly charge associated with the provision of services by reasonable
classifications of fire marshal and fire inspector.
B. The permittee shall pay the actual charges of inspection, in addition to the permit fee associated with such
activity. Licenses and permits requiring the actual payment of inspection charges include, but are not limited to,
public amusement licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 4.32 ECC, cabaret dance licenses issued pursuant to Chapter
4.48 ECC, adult entertainment facility licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 4.52 ECC, business licenses issued
pursuant to Chapter 4.72 ECC, and aircraft landing licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 4.80 ECC.
C. No charge shall be levied against any department or agency of the city of Edmonds operating within the city's
general fund. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exb. A), 2013; Ord. 3798
§ 1, 2010].
19.25.030 Modifications, interpretations and appeals.
A. The fire marshal shall have the authority to modify any of the provisions of the IFC or this chapter on written
application by the owner, lessee, or his duly authorized agent when there are practical difficulties in carrying out the
strict letter of the code. Approved modifications, including alternative materials and methods, shall observe the spirit
of the code, preserve fire- and life -safety, secure the public health, and do substantial justice. A signed copy of
approved modifications shall be promptly given to the applicant.
B. Details of actions granting modifications and related interpretations shall be recorded and preserved in the records
of the department of fire prevention to aid in conformance and uniform application of related codes, ordinances, and
standards.
C. Whenever the fire marshal disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is
claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the fire marshal to the hearings
examiner. Such appeals shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 19.80 ECDC. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh.
1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.035 Fire protection systems.
A. Automatic Fire Sprinklers. In addition to the requirements of Section 903.2, an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be installed and maintained throughout all buildings, structures, floors, and suites described in this
section. If conflicts exist between the IFC and this section, this section shall prevail. All sprinklers shall be installed
per the applicable NFPA and South County Fire's (SCF) fire sprinkler standard. For the purposes of ECDC
19.25.035, spaces separated by fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions and fire -resistance -rated horizontal assemblies
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noted in Chapter 7 IBC shall not be considered to be separate buildings. Partial area automatic sprinkler systems are
prohibited except where approved by the fire code official.
1. In every building eaastFueted undef the, hitefnatiFmal Reqidential Code onnfainifig five or fnere aaaelied
dwelling units. One and two family &,ellifigs laeated 500 or gFeater f�et fFafn a publie or private hydFant.
Residential or quiek response standaM sprinkler heads shall he uqed- in aseefdaneewith their appreved listing in
the
1.2-. In all new buildings and structures with a fire area of 5,000 or greater square feet, regardless of type or use.
2.3 In existing buildings, structures, or suites that undergo an addition where the new total fire area is 5,000
square feet or greater.
EiEeeptiaa! One and two family dwellings-.
3.4 When required by the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) for existing buildings and structures
undergoing additions, alteration, repairs, or changes of occupancy. The classification of work level shall be
determined by the building and fire code official.
4.5 In existing buildings, structures, or suites having an existing automatic fire sprinkler system that does not
protect all areas, when the unprotected areas undergo an alteration, repair, modification, or similar improvement
requiring a building permit, those unprotected areas shall be provided with protection as approved by the fire
code official.
56: Where required fire access road grade is 12 percent or greater.
6.7-. When adequate fire protection is not available for vehicles parked in an open-air parking garage from fire
apparatus at street level, approved dry standpipes shall be installed.
7. One and two family dwellings and townhouses constructed under the International Residential Code shall be
provided with automatic fire sprinkler systems where required by ECDC 19.05.02020-2.
B. Fire Department Connection (FDC).
1. FDCs shall be installed remote from the building, out of the collapse zone, in an approved location along a
public street or fire apparatus access road and within 50 feet of a fire hydrant or as approved by the fire code
official.
Exception: In the downtown core, where a building fronts a public sidewalk, FDCs shall be on the face of the
building.
2. FDCs shall be installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA and SCF's fire sprinkler standard
C. Fire Alarms and Detection Systems. In addition to the requirements of Section 907.2, an approved, monitored
automatic fire alarm system shall be installed and maintained throughout all buildings, structures, floors, and suites
described in this section. If conflicts exist between the IFC and this section, this section shall prevail. Fire alarm
systems shall be installed per NFPA 72 and SCF's fire alarm standard. Partial area fire alarm systems are prohibited
except where approved by the fire code official.
Exception: Structures regulated by the International Residential Code.
1. In all new buildings and structures with a fire area of 3,000 or greater square feet, regardless of type or use.
2. In existing buildings and structures that undergo an addition where the new total fire area is 3,000 square feet
or greater.
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3. When required by the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) for existing buildings and structures
undergoing additions, alterations, repairs or changes of occupancy. The classification of work level shall be
determined by the building and fire code official.
4. In existing buildings, structures or suites having an existing fire alarm system that does not protect all areas,
when the building, structure, or suite undergoes an alteration, repair, modification, or similar improvement
requiring a building permit, unprotected areas shall be provided with protection as approved by the fire code
official.
5. In existing buildings, structures, suites, or areas that undergo additions, alterations, repair or modification that
have fire sprinkler protection and lack a fire alarm system.
6. In building or suite provided with a fire alarm system, fire detection system, or supervised sprinkler system,
but lacks adequate occupant notification appliances, audio/visual devices shall be installed as required by NFPA
72 and SCF's fire alarm standard.
Systems and their components shall be listed and approved for the purpose for which they are installed. All new
alarm systems shall be addressable, and each device shall have its own address and shall annunciate individual
addresses to an approved central station.
All means of communication between the FACP and the central station shall be of a method approved by the
fire code official and be provided with a minimum of 24 hours' standby power. Only components that are
serviceable by a fire alarm technician shall be part of the means of communication located on the protected
premises. The fire code official shall maintain a list of approved communication means.
Partial area fire alarm and detection systems are prohibited except where approved by the fire code official.
D. Systems Out of Service. For the first 48 hours, the owner may provide a competent adult to serve as a fire watch.
After the initial 48 hours, the fire watch must be provided by a licensed and bonded private security company until
the system is returned to full service. The owner must furnish the fire marshal with the name and contact
information of the competent adult and/or security company within eight hours of implementing a fire watch. Fire
watch must be comply with SCF's fire watch standard. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.036 Dwelling fire sprinkler systems and connection fees.
A. Where dwelling fire sprinkler systems are required to be installed in a dwelling (building containing one or two
dwelling units) constructed under the International Residential Code (IRC), a single water connection may provide
fire protection and domestic services through combination water lines utilizing an integrated fire and plumbing flow -
through piping system described in IRC Appendix Q (WAC 51-51-60105).
B. Automatic sprinkler systems installed pursuant to subsection (A) of this section shall not be subject to the cost
differential from general facility charges for connection to the public water system when an up -sized meter is
required to meet the design flow rate for, and is solely attributable to, the installation of the automatic sprinkler
system. All other costs, including the expense of a larger meter, a general facility charge attributable to the meter
sized for the domestic service alone, and other permits and fees, shall remain the responsibility of the owner.
C. When automatic sprinkler systems designed for life safety and installed pursuant to subsection (A) of this section
are integrated and dependent upon the domestic water supply of the residential dwelling unit, the property owner
shall be responsible for maintaining the service connection and paying for an adequate supply of water to the
residential dwelling unit. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013;
Ord. 3819 § 3, 2010].
19.25.040 Fire protection water supplies.
All fire hydrant, water main and appurtenance installations shall meet the provisions of this chapter as well as other
applicable plans, standards and codes adopted by the city of Edmonds, as a condition of approval of subdivisions
and building permits. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013;
Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
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19.25.045 Charges for water mains and hydrants.
A. For private development, owners shall be responsible for the replacement (upgrade) of the existing public main
(including fire hydrants and appurtenances) to city standard when identified by the city engineer as a condition of
development approval. The city will pay the difference in material costs only between six inches and the size that is
required to be installed only when the existing system is a looped system.
B. A hydrant use permit issued by the public works director is required in order for any person or entity other than
fire department personnel to draw water from any fire hydrant.
C. The installation of water mains, fire hydrants and appurtenances to properties not previously served shall be sized
in accordance with the city's water comprehensive plan, built to city standard and shall be at the benefited property
owner's or developer's expense.
D. Oversized water mains required for special use demands relating to a particular property or development shall be
installed at the developer's or property owner's expense.
E. If the water mains installed pursuant to subsections (C) and (D) of this section provide service or benefits to
properties other than owned by the water main installer, latecomer agreements may be arranged between the city and
the installer for the construction and dedication of the water facilities pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 35.91
RCW. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1,
2010].
19.25.050 Mains and service lines.
A. All public hydrants in single-family areas shall be supplied by not less than six-inch looped water mains. All
hydrants in areas other than single-family residential shall be supplied by not less than eight -inch looped water
mains. Dead-end water mains to hydrants shall be at least eight inches in diameter, with the exception of mains up to
50 feet long which may be no less than six inches in diameter.
B. The service line from the water main to the hydrant shall be no less than six inches in diameter. Any service lines
over 50 feet in length from water main to hydrant shall be no less than eight inches in diameter.
C. When city streets, or state highways having water mains in the public right-of-way, are improved to permanent
street or highway improvement standards, any water mains in the public rigbt-of-way of said streets or highways
that are substandard as to size or material according to applicable city standards shall be replaced with ductile iron
water mains conforming to applicable city standards and plans. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att.
A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.055 Location of public hydrants.
A. Public hydrants are those owned by the city.
B. All public fire hydrants shall be installed at street intersections where possible. Public hydrant spacing shall be
measured along vehicle access routes.
C. In areas zoned for one- and two-family residential use, public hydrants shall have a maximum lateral spacing of
600 feet with no lot or parcel in excess of 300 feet from a fire hydrant.
D. In areas other than one- and two-family residential, public fire hydrants shall have a maximum lateral spacing of
300 feet with no structure in excess of 150 feet from a fire hydrant. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1
(Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.060 Location of private hydrants.
A. A private hydrant is privately owned, but is subject to use by the city for inspection and testing at reasonable
times, and for fire suppression at any time. All private hydrants shall be connected to the city water main through a
privately owned and maintained double detector check valve assembly.
B. All buildings except one- and two-family dwellings that are located so that a portion is more than 200 feet from a
street, as measured along vehicle access routes, shall have private fire hydrants located at the building. One- and
two-family dwellings with a fire -flow calculation area greater than 4,800 square feet may require a private hydrant.
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C. Buildings having required fire flows of 3,000 gallons per minute may have fire hydrants on one side of the
building only. There shall never be fewer than two fire hydrants for any building larger than 5,000 square feet in the
first floor area including covered parking and storage. When the required fire flow is 3,000 gallons per minute or
greater, the fire hydrants shall be served by a looped main around the building or complex of buildings.
D. Fire hydrants shall be spaced on average 300 feet around the perimeter line, 50 feet out of the buildings. All
hydrants shall be placed in locations accessible to fire department vehicles adjacent to fire apparatus access roads.
The fire marshal shall determine the location of fire hydrants depending on utility, topography and building location
for maximum fire protection. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.065 Hydrant specifications.
A. The installation of flush type hydrants (hydrants entirely below grade) is prohibited.
B. Fire hydrants shall have two two -and -one -half -inch hose outlets and one four -and -one -half -inch pumper outlet.
All outlets' ports shall have national standard thread. Additionally, the pumper outlet shall be provided with a four -
inch Storz adapter. Fire hydrants shall meet the American Water Works Association Standard No. C-502 and current
city standards.
C. Fire hydrants and appurtenances shall be installed in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices
and city standards, and to the approval of the city engineer, who shall also approve the selection and use of all pipe
fittings and valves. There shall be a foot valve installed between the service main and the hydrant sufficient to
permit the repair and replacement of the hydrant without disruption of water service. The foot valve shall be
installed to city standards. The location of all such valves installed shall be properly and accurately marked on as -
built plans or drawings with generally acceptable engineering detail, two copies of which shall be furnished to the
public works department. Valves shall be furnished with a standard valve box.
D. Hydrants shall stand plumb, be set to established street grade with the lowest outlet of the hydrant at least 18
inches above the adjacent finished grade and at least 36 inches of clear area around the hydrant for clearance of
hydrant wrench on both outlets and on the control valve. The pumper port shall face the street, as determined by the
fire marshal.
E. Where reasonably necessary to protect a hydrant from damage, the fire marshal may require hydrants to be
protected by two or more posts, eight inches in diameter by five feet long, made either of reinforced concrete or
steel.
F. If there presently exist fire hydrants which do not conform to these requirements, they shall be replaced with
conforming hydrants upon redevelopment or the timetable established by the city's comprehensive plan.
G. No person shall plant any vegetation, erect any structure or perform any action which results in the obstruction of
a fire hydrant for a distance of 50 feet along the immediate route of approach. The owner -occupant of any area in
which a hydrant is located shall be responsible for removing weed and tree growth from around the hydrant for a
distance of not less than five feet. The purpose of this section is to maintain clear approach and visual area around
the hydrant.
H. The installation of the fire hydrants and mains may be accomplished by city capital contract, developers (as a
condition of development) or public works department employees. All installations are to be approved by the city
engineer.
I. Following the installation of fire hydrants, all pipes, valves and hydrants shall be pressure tested, purified, flushed
and sampled to meet the requirements of the American Water Works Association Standard No. C-502. [Ord. 4111 §
1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 1, 2010].
19.25.070 Penalties.
A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of the IFC including those standards of the National Fire
Protection Association specifically referenced in the IFC as adopted and amended herein or fails to comply
therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any
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detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, and from which no appeal has been
taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by decision of the city's board of appeals
or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the required time, shall severally for each and every such violation
and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, punishable as provided in ECC 5.50.020.
B. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation nor permit it to continue; and all
such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when
not otherwise specified, each day that prohibited conditions exist or are maintained shall constitute a separate
offense. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited
conditions. [Ord. 4111 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2018; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 §
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Chapter 19.30 ENERGY CODE
Chapter 19.30
ENERGY CODE
Sections:
19.30.000 State Energy Code adopted.
19.30.000 State Energy Code adopted.
The Washington State Energy Code, 20182044 Edition, as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building
Code Council in Chapter 5 1 -11 WAC, is hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
2013; Ord. 3796 § 5, 2010].
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Chapter 19.35 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL
AND SPA CODE
Chapter 19.35
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Sections:
19.35.000 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.
19.35.000 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018204-5 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is
hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016].
The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and other aquatic recreation facilities shall comply with the
ISPSC, where the facility is one of the following, except that public swimming pool barriers are regulated by WAC
246-260-031(4):
1. For the sole use of residents and invited guests at a single-family dwelling;
2. For the sole use of residents and invited guests of a duplex owned by the residents; or
3. Operated exclusively for physical therapy or rehabilitation and under the supervision of a licensed medical
practitioner.
All other "water recreation facilities" as defined in RCW 70.90.110 are regulated under Chapters 246-260 and 246-
262 WAC. — Commented [BL26]: This language aligns with state
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MAINTENANCE CODE
Chapter 19.40
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections:
19.40.000 International Property Maintenance Code adopted.
19.40.005 Amendments.
19.40.000 International Property Maintenance Code adopted.
The International Property Maintenance Code, 201824t3 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is
hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 6, 2010].
19.40.005 Amendments.
A. Section 102.3, Application of other codes, is amended to read:
Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy shall be done in
accordance with the procedures and provisions of the codes listed in ECDC 19.00.005.
Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the
ECDC.
B. Section 106, Violations, is deleted and replaced as follows:
Violation of any provisions of this code are subject to the Civil Violation — Enforcement
procedures in Chapter 20.110 ECDC.
C. Sections 108.2, Closing of vacant structures, 108.3, Notice, 108.4, Placarding, 108.5, Prohibited occupancy,
108.6, Abatement methods, and 108.7, Record, are deleted and replaced by the provisions of Chapter 20.110 ECDC.
D. Section 111, Means of Appeal, is deleted and replaced by ECDC 20.110.040(C).
E. Section 302 is deleted.
F. Section 303 is deleted.
G. Section 308 is deleted.
H. Section 309 is deleted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 6, 2010]
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Chapter 19.45 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
PERFORMANCE CODE
Chapter 19.45
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL PERFORMANCE CODE
Sections:
19.45.000 International Code Council Performance Code adopted.
19.45.000 International Code Council Performance Code adopted.
The International Code Council Performance Code, 2018204-5 Edition, published by the International Code Council,
is hereby adopted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 7, 2010].
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Chapter 19.50 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE
Chapter 19.50
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections:
19.50.000 International Existing Building Code adopted.
19.50.000 International Existing Building Code adopted.
The International Existing Building Code, 201824473 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as
amended by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC, and as subsequently amended by
this chapter, is hereby adopted along with Appendix Chapter A (Guidelines for the seismic retrofit of existing
buildings) and Resource A (Guidelines on fire ratings of archaic materials and assemblies).
Commented [BL27]: Section deleted as it has been
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Chapter 19.55 ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 19.55
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
19.55.000
National Electrical Code adopted.
19.55.005
When code effective.
19.55.010
Nonliability.
19.55.015
Conflicts — How resolved.
19.55.000 National Electrical Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 35A.70.050 and 19.28.141, the city of Edmonds may enforce the same
permitting and inspection standards applicable to basic electrical work as are enforced by the Department of Labor
and Industries, including but not limited to the version of the National Electrical Code that the Department of Labor
and Industries has most recently adopted by rule. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3796 § 9, 2010; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.55.005 When code effective.
If the state of Washington, through its duly designated electrical inspector or inspectors, for any reason fails to
continue to inspect electrical installation, license the same or provide the standards, the provisions of the Edmonds
electrical code as amended shall be applicable to all electrical installation in the city as if the state of Washington
had not exercised jurisdiction of any kind. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 §
9, 2010; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.55.010 Nonliability.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or
installing any electrical equipment for damages to anyone injured by a defect of the equipment, nor shall the city or
its agent be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection under this code or the certificate of
inspection issued by the building department. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3796 § 9, 2010; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.55.015 Conflicts — How resolved.
If there is any conflict between the electrical code of the city, the National Electrical Code and/or the rules and
regulations as set forth by the state of Washington for electric wires and equipment, then the conditions,
requirements, provisions or terms which provide, in the opinion of the building official, for the greatest public safety
shall be observed and shall control. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 9,
2010; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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Chapter 19.60 MOVING BUILDINGS
Chapter 19.60
MOVING BUILDINGS
Sections:
19.60.000
Permit required.
19.60.005
Applicability.
19.60.010
Application requirements.
19.60.015
Pre -move inspection requirements and building upgrades.
19.60.020
Correction of defects.
19.60.000 Permit required.
Any person who proposes to move an existing building into or through the city of Edmonds shall, before the move,
apply for and obtain a moving permit from the building official. A moving permit is separate from, and in addition
to, any and all other permits required to bring the moved building into compliance with current adopted codes and
city regulations. Separate permit approvals for grading, shoring, foundation, remodeling, repair or alteration may be
imposed to bring the building to current adopted code standards and zoning compliance for height and setbacks.
[Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.60.005 Applicability.
Buildings or structures moved into or within the city shall comply with the provisions of this code including the
current adopted editions of the following codes: International Building Code, International Residential Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Washington State Energy Code,
International Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and applicable state WAC
amendments. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.60.010 Application requirements.
A. In order to obtain permits to move any building through, along, or across the streets or any public place within
city limits, the building official shall determine permit submittal requirements which, at a minimum, shall contain:
1. Proposed route;
2. Location of any overhead utility lines or traffic signals along with their height along the route; and
3. Dimensions of building proposed to be moved.
B. The permit application shall be reviewed by the building official, public works director, police chief, traffic
engineer, fire department and any other affected city department. If the proposed moving will unduly interfere with
the rights of the public as determined by the city engineer or designee, the permit shall be denied. Denial of the
application by one department shall constitute denial of the permit by the city.
C. A performance bond or frozen fund, pursuant to Chapter 17.10 ECDC, in an amount to be determined by the
building official shall be posted prior to permit issuance guaranteeing the completion of all required site
development improvements or site cleanup and/or repair of damage to public property no later than 180 days after
the permit is issued. The bond or frozen fund will be exonerated upon final project approval provided all required
site restoration and/or improvements are installed, inspected and approved to city standards.
D. The moving contractor shall be state licensed and carry general public liability insurance for the amount no less
than $1,000,000, valid during entire building moving operations, and the insurance policy shall name the city as an
additional named insured, against the injury, death, property damage and/or loss arising from or out of the city's
involvement in the permitting process for the project.
E. As a condition of obtaining a moving permit, the moving contractor shall assume all liability for any damage to
public property by such moving operations. Repair of damage to any public property improvement shall be
completed under a valid permit within 30 days of date of notice. Emergency repair work performed by city crews to
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repair damage to public improvements shall be charged against the moving contractor. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A),
2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.60.015 Pre -move inspection requirements and building upgrades.
A. Upon application and payment of the building moving permit fee, the building official shall coordinate a date and
time to perform a pre -move inspection with the applicant. The pre -move inspection shall be made at the original
location of the building before it is moved.
B. The applicant shall remove from the building as much of the interior wall and ceiling coverings as is necessary in
the judgment of the building official to conduct a thorough inspection of the wiring, plumbing and structural features
of the building. The building official shall determine what structural, energy, ventilation, plumbing, mechanical and
life -safety upgrades shall be imposed on any building moved into or within city limits in compliance with current
adopted codes. Designated historic buildings are also subject to provisions of Chapter 19.50 ECDC. [Ord. 4029 § 1
(Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.60.020 Correction of defects.
If, at or after the time of the inspection, the building official notifies the applicant that any portion of the building,
electrical wiring or rough plumbing is in any way in violation of the ordinances of the city of Edmonds, so that
compliance will require a replacement of any parts or materials used, then any defective parts or materials shall be
removed from the building before it is moved. Any corrections required to comply with the ECDC, IBC and IRC
shall be completed and inspected before final approval and occupancy is granted. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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Chapter 19.65
MARINAS
Sections:
19.65.000
Application.
19.65.005
Building code — Compliance required.
19.65.010
Design live loads.
19.65.015
Materials.
19.65.020
Area and location requirements.
19.65.025
Fire Protection Standard adopted.
19.65.030
Fuel floats.
19.65.000 Application.
The provisions of this chapter apply to the construction, changes, repair and use of a small boat marina providing
covered floating boat moorage within the city. A marina is a basin of safe anchorage providing moorage for small
vessels. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 2, 2010].
19.65.005 Building code — Compliance required.
All construction on or in connection with a marina shall comply with all the provisions of this title including
permits, permit fees and penalties and all other applicable ordinances of the city and other applicable laws. [Ord
4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 2, 2010].
19.65.010 Design live loads.
A. Decks. Float decks shall have a design live load of at least 40 pounds per square foot minimum.
B. Roofs. The roof structures shall have a design live load of at least 25 pounds per square foot minimum.
C. Ramps. The ramps to floats shall have a design live load of at least 40 pounds per square foot minimum. [Ord.
4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 2, 2010].
19.65.015 Materials.
A. Roofs. Roof coverings shall be noncombustible.
B. Floats. Floating structures and floats shall be material of a type approved by the building official. [Ord. 4029 § 1
(Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 2, 2010].
19.65.020 Area and location requirements.
A. Length of Floats. The maximum length of any combination of floats shall be 500 feet from the shore end of the
gangplank to the outer end of the main float. A main float is a center or side float connected by a ramp to the shore,
being fixed laterally by a system of piling but allowed to move vertically, and may have finger floats connected at
intervals.
B. Length of Roofs. The maximum length of any roof over floats shall be 400 feet, measured along a main float. At
least 75 percent of the exterior walls shall be open. The maximum area covered shall be 30,000 square feet over any
single main float area.
C. Separation. The minimum separation of covered moorage shall be 20 feet.
D. Floats, piers, and walkways shall provide an aisle not less than 44 inches in width.
E. Slips and mooring spaces shall be individually identified by an approved numeric or alphabetic designator that
shall be posted at each space. Signs indicating the space designators located on finger piers and floats shall be posted
at the base of all piers, finger piers, floats and finger floats. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
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19.65.025 Fire Protection Standard adopted.
A. The "Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards," Current291-6 Edition, of the National Fire Protection
Association Publication No. 303 is hereby adopted to provide the minimum acceptable level of safety to life and
property from fire and electrical hazards at marinas and boatyards. The most restrictive requirements from all codes
and adopted standards may apply. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the fire and electrical codes of
the city of Edmonds as adopted by this title, the fire and electrical codes shall prevail.
B. Access and Water Supply. Piers shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads and water -supply systems with
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on -site hydrants where required by the fire marshal. The maximum distance from any point on a float system to an
approved fire hydrant shall be 600 feet, except for fuel floats there shall be 300 feet.
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[Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3798 § 2, 2010].
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requirements, and comply with IFC section 2303.2, Emergency disconnect switches. Emergency controls shall have
protection regulations.
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Chapter 19.70
FEES
Sections:
19.70.000
Scope.
19.70.005
Repealed.
19.70.010
Schedule of permit fees.
19.70.015
Establishing building construction valuation.
19.70.020
Work commencing before permit issuance.
19.70.025
Refunds.
19.70.000 Scope.
Fees associated with this title including plan review, permit, inspection and related development or mitigation fees
are established by this chapter and as set forth in ECDC 15.00.020. Fees may be altered pursuant to city Resolution
997. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.70.005 Payment of fees.
Repealed by Ord. 3926. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007]
19.70.010 Schedule of permit fees.
For buildings, structures, grading, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for
each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with this chapter and ECDC 15.00.020. Fee schedules are on
file in the city clerk's office.
A. Plan Review Fee. Before accepting a set of plans and specifications for plan review, the building official shall
collect the full plan review fee. Plan review fees shall be in addition to, and a percentage of, the required permit fee
as calculated pursuant to ECDC 19.70.015.
B. Permit Fee. Before issuing a building permit and releasing approved plans, the building official shall collect the
full building permit fees including supplemental required permit fees, inspection fees and any additional plan review
fee or violation compliance fee, development fee or mitigation fee outstanding at the time of permit issuance.
Building construction valuation shall be determined by ECDC 19.70.015.
C. Inspection Fee. Inspection and reinspection fees shall be paid prior to any inspection by city staff. Inspection fees
are established and set forth in this chapter.
D. Related Development or Mitigation Fees. The payment of the fee for construction, alteration, removal or
demolition done in connection, or concurrently with, the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the
applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. Fees for other permits or
related development fees shall be as set forth in ECDC 15.00.020. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.70.015 Establishing building construction valuation.
The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated building construction valuation at time of application. Building
construction valuation for the purpose of calculating permit fees shall include total value of work including fair -
market labor and materials with equipment needed to complete the work, including but not limited to all
construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. If, in the opinion
of the building official, the building construction valuation is underestimated on the application, the building official
shall assign a building construction valuation. Permit valuation for new construction shall be based on square
footage building construction valuation as established by the building official. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord.
3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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19.70.020 Work commencing before permit issuance.
Any person who commences any work regulated by this title including work on a building, electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a violation compliance fee
established by the building official pursuant to the city's fee schedule adopted by resolution that shall be in addition
to the required permit fees. The violation compliance fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The payment of such violation compliance fee shall not exempt any person from compliance
with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. Violation compliance fees are set forth
in this chapter. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.70.025 Refunds.
The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has
been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The building official may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has
been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The building official shall not authorize
refunding of any fee on an expired permit. Any application for a refund must be made in writing and describe the
circumstances to justify. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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Chapter 19.75
STREET NAMES AND ADDRESS NUMBERING
Sections:
19.75.000 Adoption of street name map and criteria.
19.75.005 Adoption of property and building numbering system and criteria.
19.75.010 Other street names and premises numbers prohibited.
19.75.000 Adoption of street name map and criteria.
A. There is hereby established a uniform system of designating street names/numbers in the city of Edmonds. The
street names/numbers are those depicted on that map entitled, "official street map," a copy of which has been
authenticated by the mayor of the city and the attestation of the city clerk. The map and all explanatory matter on the
map is re -adopted and affirmed and by this reference is incorporated herein as if set forth in full. Official street
name/number designations are the responsibility of the city engineer.
B. Pursuant to ECDC 18.50.030, any change to the name or number of any street on the official street map shall be
by action of the city council approving an ordinance changing the official street map.
C. The city engineer shall maintain and update the official street map and shall designate/approve public and private
street names/numbers in accordance with this chapter. All approved street names/numbers shall be forwarded to the
United States Postal Service (USPS), public and private utilities, law enforcement agencies, emergency services
providers, and other persons of new or corrected street names/numbers. The city engineer shall develop policies and
guidelines for street names and numbers in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. New street designations shall be in accordance with the Snohomish County grid system and the official street
map.
2. When descriptive street names (as opposed to numerical street designations) are allowed by subsection
(C)(1) of this section, preference shall be for descriptive names with logical relationship to locale or geographic
area, and avoidance of private individual names.
3. Facilitation of map reading and indexing to assist in rapid location of streets and addresses.
4. Avoidance of multiple and/or alternative names for single street sections and requirement of selection of a
primary street designation to assist in the Enhanced 9-1-1 grid system for emergency services dispatching.
5. Any other appropriate and applicable standards concerning street and street designations as well as current
department of public works policies, guidelines, or rules for naming public streets as determined by the
director. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.75.005 Adoption of property and building numbering system and criteria.
A. There is hereby established a uniform system for numbering properties, buildings and primary structures in the
city of Edmonds. The official building and property address map depicting all issued property address numbers is
maintained by the building official or designee. The building official assigns, maintains and corrects addresses for
the city of Edmonds and shall notify the United States Postal Service (USPS), emergency services providers and
other persons of new or corrected addresses.
B. Addresses shall conform to the numerical grid system established by Enhanced 9-1-1. The number utilized by
each building or property shall be that number within the system assigned by the building official. Addresses are
assigned based on the location of the driveway access or house frontage to a street and only one address is allowed
per building on any lot. Numbers assigned during any previous numbering system that fit within the grid system are
hereby ratified and shall remain in full force and effect.
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C. The building official shall require any address not in conformance or any address that poses any problem or
confusion for safety and emergency response be changed within 30 days of written notification from the city of
Edmonds.
D. All owners or occupants of all buildings and structures in the city of Edmonds, other than garages or other similar
buildings or structures of a secondary nature to the primary building or structure, shall affix and maintain the
officially designated premises number to the building or structure pursuant to ECDC 19.00.025(0). When
topography or vegetation may obscure vision from the street, the numerals shall be affixed as to be reasonably
visible from the street.
E. Where any commercial building, multiple -family residential structure, or other similar structure has more than
one entrance serving separate occupants, a suite designation or apartment number shall be assigned to each entrance
serving a tenant or resident in addition to the number assigned to the principal entrance of the building or structure.
The unit designations shall be progressive as assigned in the progressive direction of the street and per the property
numbering system approved by this code.
F. All requests for a building or property address change shall be made in writing to the building official and all of
the following conditions shall be present in order for the request to be approved:
1. An obvious error shall exist (i.e., the building was addressed off a street not associated with the site, the
building or property addresses are out of sequence, duplicate address exists, etc.).
2. The existing address could delay fire, police or emergency services from finding the location in an
emergency.
3. The fire department agrees the address change is necessary. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.75.010 Other street names and premises numbers prohibited.
It is unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises, building or structure to display a street name or premises
number other than those officially designated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, subject to penalties per
Chapter 5.50 ECC and Chapter 20.110 ECDC. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
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APPEALS
Sections:
19.80.000
Purpose and applicability.
19.80.005
Application and fee.
19.80.010
Repealed.
19.80.015
Hearing examiner procedures.
19.80.020
Powers and duties of the hearing examiner.
19.80.023
Repealed.
19.80.025
Appeals from decisions of the hearing examiner.
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19.80.000 Purpose and applicability.
A. All properly filed appeals pursuant to the adopted codes of this title shall be heard by the hearing examiner. The
hearing examiner shall have no authority to review administrative decisions or grant modifications to the provisions
of any administrative chapter as adopted by this title, nor can the hearing examiner waive a code requirement.
B. The term "code official" refers to the building official or fire marshal in exercise of authority over applicable
building and fire codes from this chapter.
C. The hearing examiner shall hear appeals from the code official's interpretation of the adopted building codes,
determinations of suitable alternative methods and materials, and any other appeal pursuant to the state building
codes and this code, including but not limited to the International Building Code, the International Residential Code,
the International Fire Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the
International Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and any and all other codes adopted pursuant to the
direction and authority of Chapter 19.27 RCW.
D. The provisions of the state building codes as adopted by the city are not intended to prevent the use of any
material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternative
has been approved and its use authorized by the code official or on appeal or request for review by the hearing
examiner.
E. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to hearing examiner proceedings under ECDC Title 20 (land use
hearings) unless such a hearing is required to be combined with a hearing under this chapter, in which case the
provisions of this chapter shall only apply to the ECDC Title 19 portions of that combined hearing. [Ord. 4029 § 1
(Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.80.005 Application and fee.
An application for appeal shall be filed with the code official upon a departmental form within 10 days of the date of
formal written decision. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee as set forth in Chapter 19.70
ECDC and shall be complete in all aspects before the hearing shall be scheduled. Failure to supplement an
incomplete application within 10 business days of filing shall constitute an incomplete application and the
administrative recourse of appeal shall be denied. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3651 § 1, 2007].
19.80.010 Board of appeals membership.
Repealed by Ord. 3926. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.80.015 Hearing examiner procedures.
A. Public Notice. Public notice shall be given of all hearings. Upon written receipt and confirmation of a complete
appeal of a request, notice shall be sent to the fire department, the health department, the city attorney and the owner
of the real estate and parties within 100 feet affected by the request. No hearing shall be scheduled until 15 days
after the required hearing notifications are mailed. Hearings shall be open to the public. The appellant, the
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appellant's representative, the code official, and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an
opportunity to be heard.
B. Department/Interested Party. At any public hearing a representative of the city building and fire department and
any other interested party may appear in person, by agent or by attorney, offer evidence and testimony and cross-
examine witnesses. All evidence and testimony shall be presented publicly. The hearing examiner may take judicial
notice of facts to the same extent and in the same manner as courts of record and may consider relevant facts within
the personal knowledge of any member of the board that are stated into the record by such member.
C. Recording. All hearings shall be recorded. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3651 § 1, 2007].
19.80.020 Powers and duties of the hearing examiner.
A. The hearing examiner shall adopt rules and procedures governing all proceedings consistent with the provisions
set forth herein. The rules and regulations shall include meeting location, meeting time, procedures, contents of a
complete appeal application and time to be allotted for each case.
B. Subject to the limitations enumerated herein, the hearing examiner shall have and may exercise the following
powers:
1. The hearing examiner shall have no authority relative to the interpretation of the administrative provisions of
any of the state building codes, nor shall the hearing examiner be empowered to waive any requirement of any
such code.
2. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to permit the hearing examiner to hear any appeal, nor any request for
deviation of design or alternative methods with respect to any property lying within a recognized landslide
hazard and earth subsidence area or which is otherwise subject to the requirements of Chapter 19.10 ECDC
including effecting map changes.
3. The hearing examiner, on review, may approve the use of any material, alternate design or method of
construction providing that it finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of
this code and that the material, design, or method is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in the applicable code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and
sanitation. The decision of the code official shall not be overturned unless the hearing examiner shall find that
the following conditions exist:
a. That the appellant properly applied for an appeal;
b. That sufficient evidence, proof or testing reports were submitted by the appellant that substantiated
claims of equivalency;
c. That the proposed modification or alternate will not weaken the general purpose of the adopted code;
d. That the proposed modification or alternate will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of the
adopted code;
e. That the proposed modification or alternate will not adversely affect the public health and safety;
f. That the proposed modification or alternate will not adversely affect the structural integrity of the
building; and
g. That the proposed modification or alternate will not adversely affect the fire safety of the building.
4. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any notice or order made by the code official
and/or fire marshal in the enforcement of the adopted codes in this title. The hearing examiner shall have the
power to stay the enforcement of any order issued by the building and/or fire prevention department unless the
code official certifies that a stay of the order or denial would, in the opinion of the code official, cause
imminent peril to life or property. A stay shall not constitute hearing examiner approval, shall be personal to
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the appellant and not transferable, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the hearing
examiner. Any determination or order of the building and/or fire department shall be presumed to be correct
until evidence is introduced that would support a contrary determination.
5. Whenever the owner or legally responsible person of an alleged unsafe building, structure, utility or other
condition does not agree with the order from the code official and/or fire marshal as to the correction to be
made, he shall have the right to appeal to the hearing examiner within 10 days from the date of said order. In
his appeal, the appellant shall state how he proposes to make the unsafe building, structure, utility or other
condition safe and the hearing examiner may require the appellant to submit detailed engineering analysis or
recommendations, accompanied by plans and specifications prepared by a state licensed architect or registered
professional engineer, as prescribed in this adopted code. The hearing examiner, in hearing such appeals, may
require substantiating data concerning the removal or other remedial steps to be taken to render the unsafe
building, structure, utility or other condition safe. In any matter in which an order or notice relating to an unsafe
building, structure, utility or other condition is appealed, the building and/or fire department may certify to the
hearing examiner that the unsafe building, structure, utility or other condition could become an imminent
hazard, in which case the hearing examiner shall schedule a hearing within five business days to hear said
appeal.
C. Burden of Proof.
1. The appellant bears the burden of proof in any proceeding before the hearing examiner. If there is
insufficient evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of this code or evidence that any material or
construction does not conform to the requirements of this code, the appeal from the decision of the code official
shall be denied.
2. The hearing examiner may continue any proceeding in order to permit the appellant to provide proof of
compliance through tests conducted in accordance with general engineering practice and best scientific
evidence. Such tests shall be made by the appellant and at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be
as specified by the applicable building code or by other recognized testing standards. If there are not recognized
and accepted test methods for the proposed alternate, testing methods shall utilize generally accepted
engineering practice and best scientific method. Reports of such tests shall be retained and made a part of
record of the proceedings.
D. Decision of the Hearing Examiner.
1. The hearing examiner shall render formal written decisions within 10 days of the date of the hearing. Every
decision of the hearing examiner shall be based upon findings of fact and every finding of fact shall be
supported in the record of its proceedings. A mere finding or recitation of the enumerated conditions
unaccompanied by findings of specific facts shall not be deemed findings of fact and shall not be deemed
compliance with the code. The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the
hearing examiner.
2. Copies of the decision shall be forwarded to the appellant, a copy shall be placed in the appeal file and copies
shall be made available to any person as a matter of public information. Decisions shall be filed with the
building or fire department as a matter of public record.
3. In the exercise of the powers described above, the hearing examiner may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part,
or may modify the order, requirements, decision or determination appealed from the hearing examiner, may
impose conditions or requirements as deemed necessary and may hold cases in abeyance until proper
information needed by the hearing examiner is supplied. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.80.023 Alternate to board of appeals.
Repealed by Ord. 3926. [Ord. 3740 § 1, 2009].
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19.80.025 Appeals from decisions of the hearing examiner.
A. The filing of a land use petition for review shall not stay proceedings upon the decision appealed but the court
may grant a stay in accordance with the Land Use Petition Act.
B. All decisions of the hearing examiner are appealable by Land Use Petition Act to Snohomish County superior
court. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.80.030 Snohomish County regional board of appeals.
Repealed by Ord. 3926. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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Chapter 19.85
PENALTIES
Sections:
19.85.000 -Applicability.
19.85.000 Applicability.
The provisions of all adopted codes within this title shall be subject to penalties as described herein.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other organization to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause
the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any person, firm,
corporation or other organization violating any of the provisions of this title as adopted herein, or other provision of
this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this title herein is committed, continued
or permitted, and upon the conviction thereof of such violation, and each violation thereof such person, firm,
corporation or other organization, and the officers, directors and managers thereof shall be punishable as set forth in
ECC 5.50.020 and Chapter 20.110 ECDC.
Nothing herein shall be interpreted to limit the discretion of the city to seek any other available civil, statutory or
common law remedies. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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PROTECTED CLASSES
Chapter 19.90
LIMITATION OF BENEFITED AND PROTECTED CLASSES
Sections:
19.90.000 Limitation of benefited and protected classes
19.90.000 Limitation of benefited and protected classes.
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health, safety and welfare of the general public. Nothing in this title shall be interpreted to create or otherwise
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adoption of any code in this title. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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Chapter 19.95 CONVERSION CONDOMINIUMS
Chapter 19.95
CONVERSION CONDOMINIUMS
Sections:
19.95.010 Definitions.
19.95.020 Relocation assistance.
19.95.030 Violations.
19.95.040 Civil penalty.
19.95.050 Enforcement.
19.95.010 De£mitions.
The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in this section:
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A. "Condominium" means real property, portions of which are designated for separate ownership and the remainder
of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners of those portions. Real property is not a
condominium unless the undivided interests in the common elements are vested in the unit owners, and unless a
declaration and a survey map and plans have been recorded pursuant to this chapter.
B. "Conversion condominium" means a condominium (1) that at any time before creation of the condominium was
lawfully occupied wholly or partially by a tenant or subtenant for residential purposes pursuant to a rental
agreement, oral or written, express or implied, for which the tenant or subtenant had not received the notice
described in subsection (2) of this definition; or (2) that, at any time within 12 months before the conveyance of, or
acceptance of an agreement to convey, any unit therein other than to a declarant or any affiliate of a declarant, was
lawfully occupied wholly or partially by a residential tenant of a declarant or an affiliate of a declarant and such
tenant was not notified in writing, prior to lawfully occupying a unit or executing a rental agreement, whichever
event first occurs, that the unit was part of a condominium and subject to sale. "Conversion condominium" shall not
include a condominium in which, before the effective date of the ordinance codified herein, any unit therein had
been conveyed or been made subject to an agreement to convey to any transferee other than a declarant or an
affiliate of a declarant.
C. "Declarant" means any person who:
1. Executes as declarant the document, however denominated, that creates a condominium by setting forth the
information required by RCW 64.34.216 and any amendments to that document; or
2. Reserves any special declarant right in the declaration; or
3. Exercises special declarant rights or to whom special declarant rights are transferred; or
4. Is the owner of a fee interest in the real property which is subjected to the declaration at the time of the
recording of an instrument pursuant to RCW 64.34.316 and who directly or through one or more affiliates is
materially involved in the construction, marketing, or sale of units in the condominium created by the recording
of the instrument; or
5. Undertakes to convert, sell, or offer for sale units in a conversion condominium.
D. "Director" means the development services director or his designee.
E. "Notice of conversion" means the 90-day notice pursuant to RCW 64.34.440(1) required to be given by the
declarant or his agent to residential tenants and subtenants in possession of a portion of a conversion condominium.
F. "Person" means a natural person, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trust, association, or other legal
entity.
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G. "Tenant" or "subtenant" means any person who occupies and has a leasehold interest in a rental unit under a
lawful rental agreement, whether oral or written, express or implied.
H. "Unit" means a physical portion of the condominium designed for separate ownership, the boundaries of which
are described pursuant to RCW 64.34.216(1)(d). [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3651 § 1, 2007].
19.95.020 Relocation assistance.
A. Declarant shall pay relocation assistance of $500.00 per unit to tenants and subtenants who elect not to purchase a
unit and who are in lawful occupancy for residential purposes of a unit, and whose monthly household income from
all sources, on the date of the notice of conversion, was less than an amount equal to 80 percent of the monthly
median income for comparably sized households in the Seattle -Everett Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area, as
defined and established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
B. The household size of a unit shall be based on the number of natural persons actually in lawful occupancy of the
unit on the date of the notice of conversion.
C. The tenant or subtenant actually in lawful occupancy of the unit shall be entitled to the relocation assistance.
D. Relocation assistance shall be paid on or before the date the tenant or subtenant vacates and shall be in addition to
any damage deposit or other compensation or refund to which the tenant is otherwise entitled. Unpaid rent or other
amounts owed by the tenant or subtenant to the landlord may be offset against the relocation assistance.
E. Rights of tenants and subtenants set forth in the notice of conversion pursuant to RCW 64.34.440(1) must set
forth tenants' and subtenants' right to relocation assistance as provided in this section. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016;
Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.95.030 Violations.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for a declarant to fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
Each tenant and subtenant who is subjected to a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a separate
violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1
(Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.95.040 Civil penalty.
Any person who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions or requirements of this chapter shall be subject to a
civil penalty in the amount of $100.00 per violation per day from the date that the violation is first committed until
the declarant complies with the requirements of this chapter. [Ord. 4029 § 1 (Art. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A),
2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.95.050 Enforcement.
A. Tenants and subtenants subjected to violations of the provisions of this chapter, or their agents, may file a
complaint with the director. The director is authorized and directed to receive complaints and conduct such
investigations as are deemed necessary such as contacting declarants and seeking explanation for apparent
violations.
B. Whenever it is determined that there has been a violation of this chapter, the director is authorized to pursue, at
the director's discretion, enforcement of the code pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 20.110 ECDC. [Ord. 4029 §
1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
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ATTACHMENT B
19.05.020 Section amendments.
The following sections of the IRC are hereby amended as follows:
A. Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is amended with the following
criteria:
1. Ground Snow Load = 25 psf non -reducible
2. Wind Speed(d) = 85 mph
3. Topographical effects(k) = No
4. Seismic Design Category(f) = D1
5. Weathering(a) = moderate
6. Frost Line Depth(b) = 18 inches
7. Termite(c) = slight to moderate
8. Winter Design Temp(e) = 27 degrees F
9. Repealed by 4199
10. Ice Shield Underlayment(h) = not required
11. Air Freezing Index(i) = 0-1000
12. Mean Annual Temp(j) = 50 degrees F
B. R313.1, Automatic fire sprinkler system, is added and reads:
1. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new buildings containing
five (5) or more attached dwelling units. Refer to ECDC 19.25.035.
2. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new one -family and two-
family dwellings and townhouses exceeding 3,000 square feet of fire area.
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3. The design and installation of residential fire sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with
NFPA 13D.
C. Any definitions in Appendix E, entitled "Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings," which are
inconsistent with definitions set forth in this chapter 19.05 ECDC, including the definitions of
"manufactured home" and "mobile home" in AE201.1, are not adopted, and the definitions set
forth in this chaster shall Drevail.
[Ord. 4199 § 3 (Att. C), 2020; Ord. 4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord.
3819 § 2, 2010; Ord. 3796 § 2, 2010].
[NEW SECTION] 19.05.025 Applicability of International Residential Code.
A. Definitions.
1. "Manufactured home" means a factorv-built dwelling that is built in accordance
with regulations adopted under the national manufactured housing construction
and safety standards act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seg.).
2. "Modular home" means a dwelling that is constructed in a factory in one or
more modules, each of which:
(a) meets applicable State and City building codes; and
(b) is transported to the home building site, installed on foundations, and
completed.
3. "Mobile home" means a factory -built dwelling built before June 15, 1976, to
standards other than the national manufactured housing construction and safety
standards act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seg.), and acceptable under applicable
state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into
this state.
B. ADplicability of the IRC.
1. The International Residential Code (IRC) does not apply to the construction or
installation of manufactured homes, except to the extent that Appendix E of the
IRC applies.
2. The International Residential Code does apply to the construction of modular
homes.
19.05.030 Manufactured home installation standards.
A D.,Fmgt Deguilati nsLocal authority related to manufactured homes.
1. The City establishes standards for manufactured homes governing the building site and
performs installation inspections. "Installation" is the activity needed to prepare a building site
and to set a manufactured home within that site.
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2. The building official shall have the authority to enforce City regulations governing the
building site and installation of a manufactured home.
3. The Citv shall have the authoritv to ensure that self-supDortinR awninizs, carports, porches
and similar structures or additions comply with applicable reL-ulations.
4-1. Chapter 296-150m WAC, as currently promulgated together with any future amendments
thereof, or future additions thereto, is hereby adopted. The building official is authorized to
issue building permits and collect permit fees for the installation of all manufactured homes
that meet the requirements of this chapter, to inspect the installation of manufactured homes,
and enforce all violations of this chapter.
5-3. The installation of manufactured homes shall be enforced and fees charged by the City in
the same manner the State Building Code is enforced under RCW 19.27.050. Fees for the
installation of a manufactured home shall be as set forth in Chapter 19.70 ECDC. All other
applicable development fees shall also be imposed as with any other single-family residence.
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6. Manufactured homes to be placed within the city shall be "new manufactured homes" as
defined in RCW 35.63.160(2) REA be elder than three eal Rdar years fr M. the date Of c„Mp! +
permit applicatiOR submittal. The applicant is required to provide the vehicle identification
number (VIN) or serial numberiRfe atiE)R.
7. All spaces meaSured frem the URderside of the herne to fi P ished grade shall be eRGIE)Sed With
a deceratWe skirting. Manufactured homes shall be set upon a permanent foundation, as
specified by the manufacturer, and the space from the bottom of the home to the ground shall
be enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete Droduct which can be either load bearing or
decorative.
8. Manufactured homes shall comply with all local design standards applicable to all other
homes within the neighborhood in which the manufactured home is to be located.
99. Manufactured homes shall be thermally equivalent to the current State Energy Code.
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seCtieRs „ ,.h n + less +haR 9 2 feet wide by 36 feet IeRg. Manufactured homes shall have a
composition or wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roof of nominal 3:12 Ditch.
11.10C -ted Rgetal +;,, „i r fiRg -,-aerial ; + n mitt,, Manufactured homes shall
have exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional
site -built international building code single-familv residences.
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4029 § 1 (Att. A), 2016; Ord. 3926 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 3796 § 2, 2010].
21.20.050 Dwelling unit.
Dwelling unit means a building providing complete housekeeping facilities for one family
whether constructed on site or in a factory such as a manufactured home or modular home.
Dwelling unit does not include recreation vehicles or mobile homes. (See also, Multiple
Dwelling Units and Family.) The International Residential Code definition of "dwelling unit" is:
a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including
permanent provisions for living, eating, sleeping, cooking and sanitation.
[NEW SECTION] 21.60.003 Manufactured home. Manufactured home means a factory -built
dwelling that is built in accordance with regulations adoated under the national manufactured
housing construction and safetv standards act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et sea).
21.60.010 Mobile home.
Mobile home means a factorv-built dwelling built before June 15. 1976. to standards other than
the national manufactured housing construction and safety standards act of 1974 (42 U.S.C.
5401 et seg.), and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction
or introduction of the home into this state. Mobil home means a bHil iRg ever 32 feet ;
length, assembled and transpeFted te a site ready fE)F eeeupaRey, and whiGh iS REA plaGed E)R a
(See
also, Trailer.)
21.60.020 Mobile home park.
Mobile home park means land where twa one or more mobile homes a -Fe may be stored or
used as a dwelling. (See also, Trailer Park.) Mobile homes shall be permitted only within mobile
home parks.
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[NEW SECTION] 21.60.025 Modular home. Modular home means a dwelling that is constructed
in a factory in one or more modules, each of which:
(a) meets applicable State and City building codes; and
(b) is transported to the home building site, installed on foundations, and completed.
21.90.080 Single-family dwelling (unit).
Single-family dwelling (and single-family dwelling unit) means a dwelling unit, not attached to
any other dwelling unit,detaehed b ildi^^ used by one family only, and not sharing the lot it is
located on with any other dwelling unit except for an accessory dwelling unit'W^^O*^^' +^ ^^^ ^^�
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21.100.060 Trailer.
Trailer means a vehicle designed for short-term living, small enough to be towed by a standard
automobile. (See also, Mobile Home.)
21.100.070 Trailer park.
Trailer park means land used for the temporary parking of two or more trailers. (See also,
Mobile Home Park.)
24.60.070 Residential development.
A. Applicability. Residential development refers to one or more buildings, structures, lots,
parcels, or portions of parcels that are used or intended to be used to provide a dwelling for
human beings. Residential development includes single-family dwellings, duplexes,
other detached dwellings, multifamily residences, apartments, townhouses, mobile home
parks, group housing, condominiums, subdivisions, planned unit developments, and short
subdivisions.
24.90.020 Definitions
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whether constructed on site or in a factory such as a manufactured home or modular home.
Dwelling unit does not include recreational vehicles or mobile homes.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Reclassification of Admin Assistant Video Recording
Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Neill Hoyson
Background/History
Currently the Admin Assistant in charge of Audio/Video recording is a contract position. The terms and
conditions of employment are established via contract rather than via City employment policies. While
there may have been a historical reason as to why this position was classified in this manner it is unclear
if there are reasons for this classification at this time. This item is to begin discussion on reclassifying
this position to a hourly position.
Staff Recommendation
Discuss the reclassification of the Admin Assistant Audio/Video recording to an hourly position.
Narrative
Based on how this position functions it appears it may be more accurately classified as an hourly
position. As a contract position it is not treated as other non -represented positions are treated and the
terms of employment can only be changed when the contract is renewed. It appears there is no current
reason to keep this as a contract position, it is not under Council authority as the Executive Assistant is,
and there is benefit to making this position an hourly position to both the employee and the City. The
employee would be eligible for regular non -represented wage adjustments as approved by Council and
the City would be better able to track the employment costs related to this position.
Attachments:
Employee Agreement with Jerrie Bevington (002)
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Employment Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Jerrie Bevington
(hereafter "Employee") and the City of Edmonds, Washington (hereafter "City")
(collectively the "Parties") to describe the terms and conditions of Employee's
employment as Administrative Assistant in Charge of AudioNideo Recording to City
Council.
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ the services of Employee as an Administrative
Assistant, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to establish certain terms of employment and
to set the working conditions of Employee;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
Parties agree as follows:
1. Term of Employment
Employee's employment with the City shall commence on January 1, 2019, and last
for a period of two (2) years unless the term of this Agreement is modified by mutual cm
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3. Duties
Set up and use the City's video recording equipment to record City Council meetings,
as well as Planning Board Meetings.
4. Wages and Hours
Employee shall be paid, for the performance of the above duties, at the rate of $34.00
per hour and paid in periodic installments consistent with the City's normal payroll
procedures.
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As this is a temporary, contract position, the employee will not be eligible for DRS (PERS)
or MEBT membership or any regular employee benefits including leaves (vacation, holiday
or sick leave pay or accruals) with the exception of paid sick leave accrual under the
Washington State Paid Sick Leave law. The City will pay the applicable employer's portion
of Medicare, Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave employee cost share of
premiums (the same as for the non -represented employees) and any employer contributions
into Social Security, Washington State Industrial Taxes, and any other such benefits as may
be required under the provisions of state and federal law based upon the number of hours
worked.
6. Termination
Employee is employed at -will, and the Mayor may remove Employee from the
position at the City of Edmonds' City Council Office and terminate her employment
at any time, with or without cause.
7. Indemnification
Employer shall defend and indemnify Employee as set forth in Edmonds Municipal 6i
Code (now "EMC") 2.06, or any amendment thereof, with respect to claims and/or
litigation resulting from any conduct, acts, or omissions arising from the scope or course
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes
any other agreements, oral or written. This Agreement may be amended or modified 00
only with the written concurrence of the Parties. If any clause, section, sentence, or
provision of this Agreement is ultimately held invalid by a court or tribunal of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidation shall not affect the validity of any other
clause, section, sentence, or provision in the Agreement. 3
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9. Notices
Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be given, by deposit in the custody of the
United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
City of Edmonds:
Office of the Mayor
City of Edmonds
121 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
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Employee:
Jerrie Bevington
411 6ch Ave. N. #1
Edmonds, WA 98020
10.Opportunity to Confer with Independent Counsel
In signing below, Employee expressly represents and affirms that the City Attorney
was not acting as Employee's counsel in drafting this Agreement and that Employee
had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel in reviewing and deciding to
execute this Agreement.
DONE THIS day of August 2019.
CITY OF EDMONDS:
)dNrie-Qnne Fraley-Monil until President
Wrr evington, Vpye
Approved as to form:
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Social Worker Job Description Review/Approval
Staff Lead: Patrick Doherty
Department: Community Services
Preparer: Patrick Doherty
Background/History
City Council approved a new $500,000 Human Services program in the 2021 Budget (with an additional
up to $50,000 for a potential Administrative Assistant). Within that new program is included
approximately $100,000 for a Social Worker position. City Council must approve the job description for
this new position.
Staff Recommendation
Staff seeks Council's direction on either or both of these options:
1) Approve the Social Workerjob description in concept, direct staff to complete process of
determining exact compensation and negotiation with the Union, and return to City Council for
approval.
2) Continue to research feasibility of engaging contracted Social Worker services for potentially
greater time coverage and/or cost savings and return to Council with proposals from one or two
social service agencies.
Narrative
Attached for Council's consideration is a draft Social Worker/Community Support Specialist job
description. The exact compensation level has yet to be determined, which will also include negotiation
with the corresponding Union.
It should also be noted that an alternative to hiring an on -staff Social Worker could be the engagement
of a social services agency, serving the Edmonds area, to provide social worker services. This alternative
could provide two benefits: 1) service beyond the 40 hours/week and somewhat regular hours of an on -
staff Social Worker, and 2) likely cost savings.
Attachments:
DRAFT Social Worker JD
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DRAFT
(Social Worker/Community Support Specialist)
Department: Community Services Pay Grade:
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Council 2 FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
Director,
Community
Revised Date: Reports To: Services
POSITION PURPOSE:
The City of Edmonds is seeking a highly -motivated individual for the appointive position of
Social Worker/Community Support Specialist. Under the general supervision of the Community
Services Director and in conjunction with the Human Services Program Manager, provide
immediate -response, case management and referral services to people with mental health,
substance use, behavioral, housing, financial and other social service needs in Edmonds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties
performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary
duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and
may be required to perform additional, position -specific duties.
The main focus of this position is to help at -risk populations within Edmonds who are dealing
with housing, addiction, and mental health issues while decreasing barriers, providing
resources, and finding alternatives to their current situation. This position functions
predominantly as a case manager to bridges the gaps left between other social services
agencies, providers, law enforcement and/or emergency medical response and the social
needs of people within the at -risk population. This position will directly contact and/or
accompany emergency medical responders and/or law enforcement on patrol to assist
individuals belonging to the target populations in accessing mental health, substance use,
and/or homeless or other social services. Successful performance of the work requires the
incumbent to exercise individual initiative and apply considerable independent judgment gained
through experience.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Cultivate contacts and establish and maintain positive, effective, collaborative working
relationships with Edmonds Police Department personnel, South Snohomish County Fire and
Rescue personnel, and local/regional human services other law enforcement agencies,
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
emergency medical response agencies, court system, community leaders, Snohomish County
Human Services, federal, state, regional and local -agencies, homeless shelters, area
community service and faith -based groups, staff of state and local hospitals and health
providers in an effort to care for and assist Edmonds residents in need of social services.
Develop a network of working relationships with: the Compass Health Crisis Triage Center, the
Providence Behavioral Health Urgent Care facility, voluntary outreach teams, Involuntary
Treatment Act (ITA) teams, Snohomish County Jail, detox providers, emergency housing
providers and other social service providers.
Network with local services and outreach to people in support facilities (shelters, substance -
abuse programs, etc.).
Establish and maintain rapport with the populations served.
Provide information, consultation, and referral to social services agencies. Respond to requests
for information about available services for homeless, mentally ill and substance -abusing
populations and those with other human and social service needs. Make referrals to
appropriate service providers and coordinate service delivery.
Screen and assess individuals for mental and behavioral health and/or substance -use
disorders. Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care. Provide education about common
mental and behavioral health and/or substance -use disorders and the available treatment
options.
Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence -based techniques such as behavioral
activation, problem -solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as
appropriate.
Provide or facilitate outside referrals to community behavioral health services as needed.
Assist the target populations served with obtaining basic resources such as shelter, food,
medical services, and other social and human services as needed.
Assist law enforcement or Fire District personnel, as well as social -service agency personnel,
with relocations of clients in need of shelter, medical attention, housing, etc.
Provide outreach, engagement and liaison support to those people that are seen on a
reoccurring basis which may require short-term intensive case management (and occasionally
longer -term case management). Facilitate services for high -need individuals across all involved
systems of care.
Monitor contact behaviors and progress, provide assistance to contacts toward attaining
predetermined goals, schedule contacts appointments, visit and observe residences.
Promote best practices in treatment approaches, support systems and interventions.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
Meet with and interview contacts, families, and other care providers to assess needs and
eligibility of services. Advocate needs of contacts within and outside system; liaise between
contact, caregivers, and service providers. Provide client -level troubleshooting and advocacy.
Follow up with identified individuals in an effort to bridge gaps left between other social services
agencies, providers, law enforcement and/or emergency medical response and the social
needs of people within this population.
Consult with other agency professionals on difficult cases.
Assist Human Services Program Manager in:
• Developing and recommending procedures for identifying and screening people with
social service needs.
• Establishing and administering tracking systems for target populations and service
providers.
• Studying and analyzing program participation, including recommendations and reports
for improvement of existing and development of new programs.
• Reviewing statistical data and identifying future trends.
• Collecting and preparing data for daily status reports and weekly/monthly outcome
summaries.
Provide supportive data to Develop and recommend programs, policies, procedures, and
projects in conjunction with the Human Services Program Manager that will assist in efficiently
addressing the human and social service needs of the target populations served within the
Edmonds community.
Prepare memos, correspondence, records, and reports related to social services activities
Coordinate with law enforcement personnel and/or social services agency personnel to arrange
for the transport of person(s) in need of assistance to appropriate facilities.
May attend and testify at court hearings and other legal proceedings.
Perform related work and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF:
The philosophy and objectives of social services and community service programs.
Symptoms, common behavioral and social characteristics, and other manifestations of the
disabilities affecting the population served.
Special needs of homeless populations.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
Presentation of mental illness related behaviors and appropriate clinical interventions. Safety
practices, policies and applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations,
policies and procedures.
Motivational interviewing.
Addiction process and chemical dependency (CD) treatment approaches and expected
outcomes. Interviewing and counseling practices and techniques relevant to the population
served.
Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) guidelines.
Local, state and regional resources and programs for the homeless, mentally ill, substance -
abusing population and those with other social service needs.
Availability of community systems and resources including residential housing for the
populations served. Assessment and social casework techniques.
Human development and behavior.
Writing and research techniques.
Conflict resolution principles, de-escalation and problem -solving techniques.
Judicial procedures, sentencing implications, and the corrections environment.
Related state and federal mandates including those related to privacy and confidentiality
Modern office practices and computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and
statistics.
REQUIRED SKILL IN:
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate
effectively with diverse populations.
Effective public speaker in the areas of presentations, facilitation, and conflict resolution.
Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
with employees, other departments and city staff, city officials and the public.
Proficient research, statistical and analytical skills.
Proficient in MS word, Excel, and other MS office applications.
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Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
ABILITY TO:
Effectively interview clients and natural supports and/or families.
Establish and maintain rapport with the population served.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, regional and local
agencies, Snohomish County Human Services, Police Department employees, Fire District
employees, staff of state and local hospitals, community organizations and leaders, providers,
and the general public.
Work effectively in team environments.
Interact with others utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
Communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex, social, economic, or cultural
background.
Work within an environment that includes exposure to high stress and rapidly evolving
incidents.
Recognize personal signs of secondary trauma and prioritize self -care.
Observe, evaluate, and interpret behavior.
Prepare and maintain narrative and statistical records and to prepare related reports.
Express ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
View and address the total spectrum of service needs.
Exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, problem solving and decision -
making within the scope of assigned authority.
Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Effectively identify and resolve conflict.
Be discreet and maintain confidentiality of information.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Use computers and various software programs and other computer applications, including
word processing, data management, spreadsheets, and other programs.
Read, interpret, and apply work -related laws, rules, and other regulations.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
Maintain detailed records and prepare clear concise written reports.
Maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Support diversity and multi -cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.
Work safely and in compliance with federal and state laws, departmental and City policies and
standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
A Master's degree in social work, counseling/behavioral health, psychology, nursing, or
counseling or related field; and two (2) years' experience in the direct work with acutely and
severely mentally ill, homeless, and/or chemically dependent individuals. Experience as a
Mental Health Specialist specific to the area of individuals living with mental illness and or
substance addictions is preferred.
OR Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling/behavioral health, psychology, nursing, or
counseling or related field and five (5) years' experience in the direct work with acutely and
severely mentally ill, homeless, and/or chemically dependent individuals. Experience as a
Mental Health Specialist specific to the area of individuals living with mental illness and or
substance addictions is preferred.
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License within 30
days of hire.
Bilingual communications skills desirable.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred but not required: Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain licensure
throughout period of employment of one of the following licenses issued by the State of
Washington:
• A valid Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW), or
• A valid Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), or
• A valid Licensed Social Work Associate and Independent Clinical (LSWAIC), or
• A valid Licensed Social Work Associate and Advanced (LSWAA)
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.
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Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Possible variable work hours that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Environment:
Most day-to-day duties will be performed in a standard office environment (during COVID-19-
related restrictions at-home work is also possible). Also requires some field work in variable
weather conditions and day or night conditions.
Physical Abilities:
Standard physical abilities of office -based work required. May be required to lift boxes, files or
other materials. Work may require sitting for long periods of time at a computer. Hand -eye
coordination is needed to operate office equipment.
Hazards:
Those present in a health care and office environment.
Environmental conditions in the field may entail a stressful work climate due to the nature of
the job, i.e. working with clients who have experienced past or ongoing trauma, mental illness,
chemical dependency, etc. Occasionally required to deal with hostile, potentially dangerous
clients. May entail exposure to poor driving conditions, communicable diseases, pets,
unsanitary conditions, noxious odors, tobacco smoke, and other unpredictable situations. May
involve contact with individuals resistant to service, exhibiting difficulty or hostility in being
approached or engaged.
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Social Worker/Community Support Specialist
Incumbent Signature:
Department Head:
Date:
Date:
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2.4
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Interlocal Agreement for Jail Services with Snohomish County
Staff Lead: Jim Lawless
Department: Police Services
Preparer: James Lawless
Background/History
The Edmonds Police Department utilizes the Snohomish County Jail for the purpose of booking and
housing misdemeanor arrestees. The ILA for these services has expired as of December 31, 2021, due to
on -going discussions/negotiations surrounding proposed fee changes/increases brought forward by the
County. Ultimately, the Snohomish County Council approved the substantial increases, but also directed
that they be phased in over two years as opposed to one year.
Staff Recommendation
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Narrative
The Edmonds Police Department utilizes the Snohomish County Jail for the purpose of booking and
housing misdemeanor arrestees. The ILA for these services has expired as of December 31, 2021, due to
on -going discussions/negotiations surrounding proposed fee changes/increases brought forward by the
County. Ultimately, the Snohomish County Council approved the substantial increases, but also directed
that they be phased in over two years as opposed to one year.
In prior agreements, there was a three (3) tiered daily fee scale based upon housing assignments
(general/medical and specialty/mental health) for inmates. A single flat fee has now been adopted for
all individuals housed within the jail. That new fee will be phased in over two (2) years. In addition, the
initial booking fee and the video court fees will increase and will also be phased in over two (2) years.
Those new rates are as follows:
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6.2 Fees and Costs.
6.2.1 The County shall invoice the City a ;`Booking Fee" for each City
Inmate for whom the County provides Services. For purposes of this Agreement,
"Booking"' means theact of registering, screening, and examining inmates forcQnfinemcrit
in the Jail; Administrative Booking pursuant to Section 4.7; inventorying and safekeeping
inmates' personal property; maintaining all c mputcrized records of arrest; performing
warrant checks; and all other activities associated with processing an inmate for
confinement_ The Booking Fee is as follows:
2021 Bee -king Fee
2022 Bodkin Fee
$128.88
$134.70
,2.2 The County shall invoice the City a per calendar day "Daily
Maintenance Fee" for each City Inmate for whom the County provides Services. The Dail}
Maintenance Fee for a]I. City Inrnates is as follows:
2021 Daily Maintenanoe
Fee
2022 Daily Maintenance
Fee
S142.63
187.46
.2.5 -I'he County shall invoice the City a "Video Court Fee" for each
scheduled hour of Video Court lime. The Video Court Fee per hour is as fellows.
2021 Video Court Fee 2022 Video Court Fee
1i207.96 S223.1;
Based upon previous years' booking data, it is estimated that this new fee structure will require an
additional $125,000 - $175,00 for each year (2021 & 2022). Beginning January 1, 2023, fees will increase
by 3%.
The term for the new contract will be January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 (term may be
extended/renewed for up to two (2) additional three (3) year terms).
The new ILA prepared by Snohomish County and approved by the Snohomish County Council has been
approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office and is attached. For reference, a copy of the 2020 fee
schedule is also attached.
Attachments:
SCSO_Ja i I_Services_I LA_2_20210107110354
2020 SCSO Jail Fees 20210107120105
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JAIL SERVICES
BETWEEN SNOHOMISH COUNTY AND THE CITY OF or1
This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JAIL SERVICES BETWEEN SNOHOMISH
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF IG a M o � X = (this "Agreement"), is made and entered into
this day of , 2020, by and between SNOHOMISH COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the State of Washington (the "County"), and the CITY OF -Z m C 5 , a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington (the "City") pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW
and Chapter 70.48 RCW (individually, a "Party" and collectively, the "Parties").
RECITALS
A. The County, through the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau
("Corrections") currently maintains and operates a correctional facility known as Snohomish
County Jail (the "Jail"). In order to assist other jurisdictions, the County from time to time will
enter into interlocal agreements to confine in the Jail persons from other jurisdictions.
B. The County and City each have the statutory power and authority to maintain and
operate a correctional facility and to confine inmates therein.
C. The City from time to time desires to confine in the Jail persons who have been
arrested, detained or convicted by the City of criminal offenses (the "City Inmates"), and the
County is willing to furnish its Jail facilities and personnel in exchange for payment from the City
of fees and costs, all as more fully described in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective agreements set forth below and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the County and the City agree as follows:
1. Purpose of Agreement. This Agreement is authorized by and entered into
pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW and Chapter 70.48 RCW. The purpose and intent of this
Agreement is for the County and the City to work together efficiently and effectively in order that
the County may provide the City with Jail Services (the "Services"), as defined in Section 4 below,
based on the rules and conditions set forth in the Jail's policies, procedures, rules and regulations
and in this Agreement and any attachments hereto.
2. Effective Date and Duration. This Agreement shall govern jail services beginning
on January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the
provisions of Section 12 below, PROVIDED HOWEVER, that the term of this Agreement may
be extended or renewed for up to two (2) additional three (3) year terms by written notice from the
County to the City, PROVIDED FURTHER that each Party's obligations after December 31,
2021, are contingent upon local legislative appropriation of necessary funds for this specific
purpose in accordance with applicable law.
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This Agreement shall be either filed with the Snohomish County Auditor or listed on either
Party's website or other electronically retrievable public source, as provided by RCW 39.34.040
("Effective Date"),
3. Administrators. Each Party to this Agreement shall designate an individual (an
"Administrator"), who may be designated by title or position, to oversee and administer such
Party's participation in this Agreement. The Parties' initial Administrators shall be the following
individuals:
County's Initial Administrator: Ci 's Initial Administrator:
Jamie Kane, Corrections Bureau Chief
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office V;,
Corrections Bureau,
3000 Rockefeller Avenue M/S 509
Everett, Washington 98201
Either Party may change its Administrator at any time by delivering written notice of such
Party's new Administrator to the other Party.
4. Scope_ of Services. As described in this Section 4 and subject to the conditions set
forth in Section 5 below, the County will accept City Inmates for purposes of confinement,
correction, punishment and/or rehabilitation, and hold such City Inmates until such time as they
are lawfully discharged from custody pursuant to law, the terms of a judicial Order of
Commitment, and/or returned to the custody of the City:
4.1 Effect of Ordinance, Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations. The Jail
will be administered by the County in accordance with the ordinances, policies, procedures, rules
and regulations of the County and in accordance with the rules and regulations of any agency of
the State of Washington empowered to make rules governing the administration of county jails.
The City and City Inmates shall be subject to the County's ordinances, policies, procedures, rules
and regulations relating to Jail operations, including any emergency security rules imposed by the
County's Administrator, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed as creating, modifying, or expanding any duty on the part of the County except as
specifically provided herein. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as a delegation by the
City, or its judicial and law enforcement agencies, to the County of the duty to supervise City
Inmates.
4.2 City Access to City Inmates; The City, its officers, employees, or agents,
may interview City Inmates inside the confines of the Jail subject to necessary operational and
security rules and regulations. Interview rooms will be made available on an equivalent basis to
all jurisdictions with inmates confined in the Jail.
4.3 Transport of City Inmates. The City shall provide or arrange for
transportation and security of its inmates to and from the Jail, including to and from City in -court
appearances, except when (a) the County determines, in its sole discretion, that emergency
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transportation is necessary in order to secure medical and/or psychiatric evaluation or treatment,
or (b) the County determines, in its sole discretion, that transportation is required to support the
orderly operation of the Jail. The City shall attempt to provide the County with at least twenty-
four (24) hours' notice prior to transporting a City Inmate from the Jail.
4.4 Video Court. Upon request, and subject to availability and feasibility, the
County will provide the City with use of the Jail's "Video Court" services, which include, by way
of example but not by way of limitation, the following types of services: use of County video
camera(s), audio technology, and the video courtroom facility; scheduling inmates for appearances
by video; and transporting inmates to and from the video courtroom; PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
that the County shall have no liability or obligation for the installation, operation, maintenance,
inspection, repair or replacement of the Video Court equipment operated by the City on City
property.
The County shall have discretion to set the date, time and duration of the City's Video Court, The
County, in its sole discretion, will establish a maximum number of City Inmates for each video
courtroom calendar based upon operational limitations. The County will provide the City with a
Video Court Schedule no later than ten (10) days after execution of this Agreement. The County
may change or cancel the City's Video Court Schedule by providing the City with at -least seven
(7) days' written notice. The County will deliver the City's Inmate(s) to the video courtroom by at
least thirty (30) minutes prior to the City Inmate(s) hearing time so that the City Inmate(s) may
prepare for the hearing and meet with his or her respective legal counsel.
The City shall provide the County with all paperwork requiring the signature of City Inmate(s) at
least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the City's scheduled Video Court time. In the event of
a technical problem that the Parties are unable to repair in a timely manner, the Parties shall work
together to reschedule the impacted hearings to be reheard as soon as practicable and at minimum,
within two (2) judicial days.
4.5 Health Care of City Inmates, The County is hereby granted the authority to
seek necessary medical, dental and mental health services for City Inmates without consulting with
the City. The County shall notify the City prior to seeking treatment, unless immediate treatment
is required, in which case, the County will notify the City as soon after the event as reasonably
possible. During "Normal Business Hours", defined as Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m, to
5:00 p.m., the City's point of contact for City Inmate health issues will be as follows:
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Outside Normal Business Hours, the City's point of contact for City Inmate health issues will be
as follows:
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Any failure or error by the County to provide the City with proper notification of medical, dental
and/or mental health services delivered to a City Inmate shall in no way excuse full, complete and
timely payment by the City under Section 6 of this Agreement. The City and the County will
comply with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
(HIPAA) and County policies and procedures regarding HIPAA.
4.6 Community Corrections. The County does not provide or oversee a
Community Corrections Program or alternatives to confinement.
4.6.1 The term "Community Corrections Program" and "alternatives to
confinement" includes but is not limited to: Electronic Home Detention, Work/Education Release,
and Work Crew.
4.6.2 If the City wishes to provide a Community Corrections Program and/or
"alternatives to confinement" options for City Inmates, the City shall not book such City Inmates
into the Snohomish County Jail.
4.7 Administrative Booking. Upon request by the arresting officer or the City's
Administrator and when not otherwise prohibited by statute, court rule or court order, the County
shall administratively book and immediately release a City Inmate. The County further reserves
the right to administratively book and immediately release a City Inmate when, in the sole
discretion of the County's Administrator, the County is unable to accept the City's Inmate for
housing and when such action is not otherwise prohibited by statute, court rule or court order.
5. Conditions of Acceptance of City Inmates. The County shall provide Services to
the City subject to the conditions set forth in this Section 5. Should the County, in its sole
discretion, decline to accept or retain custody of a City Inmate for any of the reasons identified in
this Section 5, the County shall notify the arresting officer in person or the City's judicial or law
enforcement agency of the non -acceptance and the reason for the non -acceptance.
Acceptance of a City Inmate into the Jail shall be conditioned upon the following:
5.1 Obligation to Abide by Policies and Procedures. The City, its officers,
employees and agents shall follow all Jail policies and procedures.
5.2 Documentation for Legal Basis for Confinement. Absent proper
documentation providing a legal basis for confining the City Inmate, the County will have no
obligation to receive the City Inmate into custody. Proper documentation for purposes of this
section means an arrest warrant, judicial Order of Commitment, other order of a court of competent
jurisdiction, or a properly completed Notice of Arrest.
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5.3 Health Care Clearance. The County will have no obligation to receive into
custody or retain custody of a City Inmate absent a determination, on an ongoing basis, by Jail
staff that the City Inmate (a) is medically and psychiatrically able to be housed in the Jail, and (b)
does not need medical and/or psychiatric attention that would require treatment at a hospital or
other type of health care facility. At all times, the County's Administrator shall have final authority
to determine whether a City Inmate is medically and/or psychiatrically fit for Jail.
5.4 population Limits. The County shall have the right to return City Inmates
to City custody if the Jail reaches the maximum allowable population level (the "MAPL"). The
MAPL refers to the greatest number of inmates that can be held in the Jail in a safe, secure, and
humane manner. The MAPL applies to the overall number of inmates, but may also be applied to
specific populations of inmates (i.e. security level, medical need, mental health housing, etc.). The
Snohomish County Sheriff, or his or her designee, shall determine, in his or her sole discretion,
the MAPL. Every effort will be made to manage the MAPL, including booking restrictions. In the
event that the MAPL is reached and the County determines that inmates must be removed from
the Jail, priority for removal shall be as follows:
(a) Inmates from out -of -county jurisdictions in reverse order from the date of
execution of the respective jurisdictions' interlocal agreements with the
County; then
(b) Inmates from in -county jurisdictions, including the City, in reverse order
from the date of execution of the respective jurisdictions' interlocal
agreements with the County; then
(c) Inmates confined on Snohomish County charges or commitments.
The County's Administrator shall have final authority on MAPL reduction measures, and in the
event the County determines that City Inmates shall be removed from the Jail according to this
priority schedule, the County will provide the City fourteen (14) days' notice to remove City
Inmates.
5.5 Earned Early Release. The County will release City Inmates in accordance
with applicable statutes governing the calculation of jail commitments, including with respect to
earned release time pursuant to Chapter 9.94A.729 RCW and Chapter 9.92.151 RCW.
6. Payment by City.
6.1 Proportional Billing. The County employs proportional billing practices
when invoicing jurisdictions for Services. Attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein
by this reference is an explanation of the County's proportional billing practices. Commensurate
with these practices, the City shall be invoiced only its proportionate share of the applicable Fees
and Costs, as defined in Section 6.2 below, for a City Inmate under either of the following
circumstances:
6.1.1 The City Inmate (a) is being held on criminal misdemeanor or gross
misdemeanor charge(s) (whether or not formally arraigned) or on a warrant or court order
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issued by the City's municipal court, (b) is not being held on any active County felony
charge, and (c) cannot be removed by a Federal agency without regard to local charges;
OR
6.1.2 The City Inmate is being held (a) on criminal misdemeanor or gross
misdemeanor charge(s) (whether or not formally arraigned) or on a warrant or court order
issued by the City's municipal court, and (b) by the State of Washington for violation of
the Offender Accountability Act, and the City has declined to transfer custody to the State
of Washington.
6.2 Fees and Costs.
6.2.1 The County shall invoice the City a "Booking Fee" for each City
Inmate for whom the County provides Services. For purposes of this Agreement,
"Booking" means the act of registering, screening, and examining inmates for confinement
in the Jail; Administrative Booking pursuant to Section 4.7; inventorying and safekeeping
inmates' personal property; maintaining all computerized records of arrest; performing
warrant checks; and all other activities associated with processing an inmate for
confinement. The Booking Fee is as follows:
P2021 Bookin Fee
2022 Bookin Fee
$128.88
$134.70
6.2.2 The County shall invoice the City a per calendar day "Daily
Maintenance Fee" for each City Inmate for whom the County provides Services. The Daily
Maintenance Fee for all City Inmates is as follows;
2021 Daily Maintenance
Fee
2022 Daily Maintenance
Fee
$142.63
$187.46
Should the Parties renew this Agreement beyond December 31, 2023, additional annual
increases shall be calculated pursuant to Section 6.2.3.
6.2.3 Beginning January 1, 2023, the Booking Fee and Daily Maintenance
Fee listed in Sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 shall increase on January I of each calendar year
during the term of this Agreement by three (3) percent. The County shall provide the City
notice of the Booking Fee and Daily Maintenance Fee increase by September 1 of each
year. In the event direct cost to the County to provide jail services increases or decreases
by a rate that is more than one (1) percent over the amount of the applicable Booking Fee
and Daily Maintenance Fee, the Parties agree that the costs for the remainder of the term
shall be renegotiated based on actual direct costs.
6.2.4 The County shall invoice the City for all costs incurred for necessary
medical, dental, or mental health services to City Inmates, including, but not limited to, all
medication, durable medical equipment, ambulance fees, and medical, dental, and mental
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health services provided outside the Jail (the "Medical Costs"). The Medical Costs do not
include routine medical examinations, tests, procedures performed at the Jail by Jail staff
or contractors. In addition, the Medical Costs do not include expenses covered by the City
Inmate's health insurance and/or public assistance for injuries suffered while in the custody
of the County. The County will credit amounts received from the City Inmate's own health
insurance and applicable public assistance before billing the City.
6.2.5 The County shall invoice the City a "Video Court Fee" for each
scheduled hour of Video Court time. The Video Court Fee per hour is as follows:
2021 Video Court Fee 2022 Video Court Fee
$207.96 $223.12
The County may increase the Video Court Fee upon thirty (30) days' notice to the City.
6.3 I_nvoicing and Payment. The City shall remain liable for complete and
timely payment of all amounts invoiced. Invoices may be sent monthly, quarterly or on any other
schedule that is mutually convenient to the Parties. Where complete payment is not tendered within
thirty (30) days of the invoice date, the County may charge interest on the outstanding balance at
a rate equal to the interest rate on the monthly County investment earnings. Should the City wish
to dispute the amount of a particular invoice, it will (a) make complete and timely payment on the
outstanding balance, and (b) deliver written notice of the dispute to the County within thirty (30)
days of the invoice date. Failure to properly notify the County of any disputed amounts within
thirty (30) days of the invoice shall constitute an acceptance by the City of all charges contained
therein. Within fifteen (15) days of timely receipt of payment and the City's written notice of
dispute, the County shall review the disputed invoice. Should the County resolve the dispute in
favor of the City, the disputed amounts will be credited towards the City's next billing cycle,
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that upon termination of this Agreement, the County shall pay out to
the City any such credited amounts. Withholding payment of any amount billed, regardless of
whether the City has provided timely written notice of a disputed invoice, will constitute a default
under Section 11 of this Agreement.
6.4 Records. Each Party may examine the other Party's books and records to
verify charges. The County shall maintain accurate time and accounting records related to the
Services for a period of three (3) years following final payment.
7. Indemnification/Hold Harmless.
7.1 City Held Harmless, The County shall indemnify and hold harmless the City
and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits,
liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by any reason of or
arising out of any negligent act or omission of the County, its officers, agents, and employees, or
any of them relating to or arising out of performing services pursuant to this Agreement. In the
event that any such suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damages is brought against the
City, the County shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided that the City reserves
the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or public law is involved; and
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if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the City, and its officers, agents, and employees,
or any of them, or jointly against the City and the County and their respective officers, agents, and
employees, or any of them, the County shall satisfy the same.
7.2 County Held Harmless. The City shall indemnify and hold harmless the
County and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them from any and all claims, actions,
suits, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by any reason of
or arising out of any negligent act or omission of the City, its officers, agents, and employees, or
any of them relating to or arising out of performing services pursuant to this Agreement. In the
event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damages is brought against the County,
the City shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided that the County reserves the
right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or public law is involved; and if
final judgment be rendered against the County, and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of
them, or jointly against the County and the City and their respective officers, agents, and
employees, or any of them, the City shall satisfy the same.
7.3 Waiver Under Washington Industrial Insurance Act. The foregoing
indemnity is specifically intended to constitute a waiver of each Party's immunity under
Washington's Industrial Insurance Act, Chapter 51 RCW, as respects the other Party only, and
only to the extent necessary to provide the indemnified Party with a full and complete indemnity
of claims made by the indemnitor's employees. The Parties acknowledge that these provisions
were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.
8. Liability Related to City Ordinances, Policies Rules and Regulations. In
executing this Agreement, the County does not assume liability or responsibility for or in any way
release the City from any liability or responsibility which arises in whole or in part from the
existence or effect of City ordinances, policies, rules or regulations. If any cause, claim, suit, action
or administrative proceeding is commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity of any such
City ordinance, policy, rule or regulation is at issue, the City shall defend the same at its sole
expense and, if judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the City, the County, or both,
the City shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
9. Insurance. Each Party shall maintain its own insurance and/or self-insurance for
its liabilities from damage to property and/or injuries to persons arising out of its activities
associated with this Agreement as it deems reasonably appropriate and prudent. The maintenance
of, or lack thereof of insurance and/or self-insurance shall not limit the liability of the indemnifying
part to the indemnified Party(s). Each Party shall provide the other with a certificate of insurance
or letter of self-insurance annually as the case may be.
10. Compliance with Laws. In the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, each Party shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and
regulations.
11. Default and Remedies.
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11.1 Default. If either the County or the City fails to perform any act or
obligation required to be performed by it hereunder, the other Party shall deliver written notice of
such failure to the non -performing Party. The non -performing Party shall have fifteen (15) days
after its receipt of such notice in which to correct its failure to perform the act or obligation at
issue, after which time it shall be in default ("Default") under this Agreement; provided, however,
that if the non-performance is of a type that could not reasonably be cured within said fifteen (15)
day period, then the non -performing Party shall not be in Default if it commences cure within said
fifteen (15) day period and thereafter diligently pursues cure to completion.
11.2 Remedies. In the event of a Party's Default under this Agreement, then
after giving notice and an opportunity to cure pursuant to Section 11.1 above, the non -Defaulting
Party shall have the right to exercise any or all rights and remedies available to it in law or equity.
In addition, if the City fails to make payment on an outstanding invoice within the time to cure and
the City has not disputed the invoice as provided in Section 6.3, the City shall have no further right
under this Agreement to deliver custody to or otherwise house City Inmates at the Jail and shall,
at the County's request, remove all City Inmates from the Jail within fourteen (14) days of notice
to do so. Thereafter, the County may, in its sole discretion, accept City Inmates to the Jail if all
outstanding invoices are paid.
12. Early Termination.
12.1 Termination by the County. Except as provided in Section 12.3 below, the
County may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon not less than ninety
(90) days advance written notice to the City. The termination notice shall specify the date on which
the Agreement shall terminate.
12.2 Termination by the City. The City may terminate this Agreement at any
time, with or without cause, upon not less than ninety (90) days advance written notice to the
County and the Washington State Office of Financial Management. The termination notice shall
specify the date on which the Agreement shall terminate, the grounds for termination, and the
specific plans for accommodating the affected jail population.
12.3 ]rack of Fundin. This Agreement is contingent upon governmental
funding and local legislative appropriations. In the event that funding from any source is
withdrawn, reduced, limited, or not appropriated after the effective date of this Agreement, this
Agreement may be terminated by the County immediately by delivering written notice to the City.
The termination notice shall specify the date on which the Agreement shall terminate.
12.4 Calculation of Costs Due U on Early Termination. Upon early termination
of this Agreement as provided in this Section 12, the City shall pay the County for all Services
performed up to the date of termination. The County shall notify the City within thirty (30) days
of the date of termination of all remaining costs. No payment shall be made by the City for any
expense incurred or Services performed following the effective date of termination unless
authorized in writing by the City.
13. Dispute Resolution. In the event differences between the Parties should arise over
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the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Parties shall use their best efforts to resolve those
differences through their Administrators on an informal basis. If those differences cannot be
resolved informally, the matter shall be referred for mediation to a mediator mutually selected by
the Parties. If mediation is not successful, either of the Parties may institute legal action for specific
performance of this Agreement or for damages. The prevailing Party in any legal action shall be
entitled to a reasonable attorneys' fee and court costs.
14. Notices. All notices required to be given by any Party to the other Party under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered either in person, by United States mail, or by
electronic mail (email) to the applicable Administrator or the Administrator's designee. Notice
delivered in person shall be deemed given when accepted by the recipient. Notice by United States
mail shall be deemed given as of the date the same is deposited in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, and addressed to the Administrator, or their designee, at the addresses set forth in
Section 3 of this Agreement. Notice delivered by email shall be deemed given as of the date and
time received by the recipient.
15, Miscellaneous.
15.1 Entire Agreement, Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior
oral or written agreements between the Parties regarding the subject matter contained herein. This
Agreement may not be modified or amended in any manner except by a written document executed
with the same formalities as required for this Agreement and signed by the Party against whom
such modification is sought to be enforced.
15.2 Conflicts between Attachments and Text. Should any conflicts exist
between any attached exhibit or schedule and the text or main body of this Agreement, the text or
main body of this Agreement shall prevail.
15.3 Governin 7 Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The venue of any action arising
out of this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, in and for
Snohomish County or King County. In the event that a lawsuit is instituted to enforce any provision
of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover all costs of such a lawsuit,
including reasonable attorney's fees.
15.4 Interpretation. This Agreement and each of the terms and provisions of it
are deemed to have been explicitly negotiated by the Parties, and the language in all parts of this
Agreement shall, in all cases, be construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or
against either of the Parties hereto. The captions and headings in this Agreement are used only for
convenience and are not intended to affect the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be construed so that wherever applicable the use of the singular number shall
include the plural number, and vice versa, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all
genders.
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15.5 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof
to any person or circumstance shall, for any reason and to any extent, be found invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of that provision to other
persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, but shall instead continue in full force and
effect, to the extent permitted by law.
15.6 No Waiver, A Party's forbearance or delay in exercising any right or
remedy with respect to a Default by the other Party under this Agreement shall not constitute a
waiver of the Default at issue. Nor shall a waiver by either Party of any particular Default constitute
a waiver of any other Default or any similar future Default.
15.7 No Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned, either in whole or
in part, by either Party without the express written consent of the other party, which may be granted
or withheld in such Party's sole discretion. Any attempt to assign this Agreement in violation of
the preceding sentence shall be null and void and shall constitute a Default under this Agreement.
15.8 Warranty of Authority. Each of the signatories hereto warrants and
represents that he or she is competent and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the
party for whom he or she purports to sign this Agreement.
15.9 Independent Contractor. The County will perform all Services under this
Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an agent, employee, or servant of the City. The
County shall be solely responsible for control, supervision, direction and discipline of its
personnel, who shall be employees and agents of the County and not the City. The County has the
express right to direct and control the County's activities in providing the Services in accordance
with the specifications set out in this Agreement. The City shall only have the right to ensure
performance.
15.10 No Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed
as creating any type or manner of partnership, joint venture or other joint enterprise between the
Parties.
15.11 No Separate Entity Necessary. The Parties agree that no separate legal or
administrative entities are necessary to carry out this Agreement.
15.12 Ownership of Property_. Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this
Agreement, any real or personal property used or acquired by either Party in connection with its
performance under this Agreement will remain the sole property of such Party, and the other Party
shall have no interest therein.
15.13 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement and each and every
provision hereof is for the sole benefit of the City and the County. No other persons or Parties shall
be deemed to have any rights in, under or to this Agreement.
15.14 Force Maieure, In the event either Party's performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement become impossible due to circumstances beyond that Party's control,
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including without limitation, force majeure, strikes, embargoes, shortages of labor or materials,
governmental regulations, acts of God, war or other strife, that Party will be excused from
performing such obligations until such time as the Force Majeure event has ended and all facilities
and operations have been repaired and/or restored.
15.15 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or
more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which shall constitute one
and the same agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
above written.
COUNTY:
Snohomish County, a political subdivision
of the State of Washington
am
Name: Dave Somers
Title: County Executive
Approved as to Form:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Approved as to Indemnification and
Insurance:
Risk Management
CITY:
City of a Washington
municipal corporation
Name:
Title:
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Proportionate Billing
The County uses a proportional billing process to calculate fees and charges for each
inmate. As a result, if multiple jurisdictions have an open charge on an individual inmate, the
jurisdictions will each share equally the fees and costs as long as an open charge persists for that
jurisdiction. When a contracting jurisdiction's charge is closed, that jurisdiction drops from the
proportional billing process, and the proportional billing is recalculated without that jurisdiction.
Each day the County shall examine the open charges for each active booking and apply
uniform rules for determining billable charges and identifying the billable jurisdiction.
The procedure employed by the County for determining the billable charges and
responsible jurisdictions is outlined below and references the County's internal billing system. The
procedure continues in sequence through the outlined series of steps only so far as needed to isolate
a billable charge and determine the jurisdiction responsible for payment.
1. Select "All Felony Charges."
a. If there is more than one felony charge or if there is one felony charge and
Washington State Department of Corrections (the "DOC") hold, go to Step 2.
b. If there is one felony charge but no DOC hold, do not invoice.
c. If there are no felony charges, go to Step 3.
2. Select "Arresting Agency DOC-Parole-Olympia."
a. If there are no other arresting agency charges and all felony charges are with DOC,
invoice DOC.
b. If there is a DOC hold and additional local charges (that is, charges from
jurisdictions that have an interlocal agreement for jail services with the County), do
not invoice.
c. If there is a DOC hold and non -local additional charges (that is, charges from
jurisdictions that do not have an interlocal agreement for jail services with the
County), invoice DOC.
Select "All Misdemeanor Charges."
a. If there is only one misdemeanor charge, invoice the charging jurisdiction.
b. If there is more than one misdemeanor charge from more than one jurisdiction,
invoice each jurisdiction in equal shares. If a jurisdiction has multiple open
misdemeanor charges, the jurisdiction is only invoiced as one element of the
proportional billing process. Snohomish County shall be invoiced its proportional
share where applicable.
Example: If City A has one open misdemeanor and City B has two open
misdemeanor charges, all at the same time, each city is billed for fifty
percent (50%) of the Fees and Costs for that inmate.
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4. Drop jurisdictions with closed charges.
Example: City X has one open misdemeanor charge, and City Y has
one open misdemeanor charge. City Y's charge is closed. City X is
billed for one hundred percent (100%) of the Fees and Costs for that
inmate from then on.
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Ty Trenary,
CommunityFirst
July 23, 2019
TO: Edmonds Police Department
RE: Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Jail Services
CONTRACT FEES
a) Section 6.2.3 of the current ILA allows for an increase of the Booking Fee and Daily Maintenance Fee
(Housing Assignment) by a rate equal to ninety percent (90%) of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer
Price Index (Urban Wage Earners) for the Seattle -Tacoma -Bremerton area, measured from June of the
prior year to June of the current year, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that in no event shall the increase be
greater than three percent (3%) per calendar year.
Please accept this letter as notice to increase the fees beginning on Jan. 1, 2020.
Rates are listed below.
b) Section 6.2.4 of the current ILA allows for an increase in the Video Court Fee upon thirty (30) days' notice
to the City.
Please accept this letter as intent to increase the Video Court Fee beginning on Jan. 1, 2020.
Rates are listed below.
Snohomish County laic Rates
January 1, 2020
2020 Fee with CPE
Booking
2019 Fees
(1.53% 2020)
Increase
Booking Fee
$125.06
$126.97
$1.91
Housing Assignment
General Population $101.69 $103.25
$1.56
Medical and Specialty $160.13 $162.58
$2.45
Mental Health $242.79 $246.50
$3.71
Video Court Fee
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+$196.29 I $199.29
Video Court Fee
$3.00
Your contact for contract administration purposes is Bureau Chief Joanie Fadden. She can be reached at (425)
388-3491. For operational issues, Major Jamie Kane is your contact. He can be reached at (425) 388-3419.
We continue to strive to provide safe, secure detention services for our community and agency partners, and
appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Nadia Nikolina
Corrections Finance Supervisor
Administrative Services Bureau
425-388-5327
M/S #606 . 3000 Rockefeller Ave 9 Everett, WA 98201 9 Phone (425) 388-3393 . Fax (425) 388-3805 . sherif Packet Pg. 116
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Renewal of Interlocal Agreement With Snohomish County Drug Task Force
Staff Lead: Jim Lawless
Department: Police Services
Preparer: James Lawless
Background/History
The agreement has been renewed annually since 1988.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends and requests that this ILA be carried forward to the January 19, 2021 Council Regular
Meeting for approval and authorization of the Mayor's signature by full Council via Consent Agenda.
Narrative
Since January 1988, the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office, the City of Edmonds, and numerous other
Snohomish County entities have been participants in the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF).
Edmonds was one of the original participants, contributing a detective and equipment to the unit. In
more recent years, Edmond, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace established the South Snohomish
County Narcotics Task Force (SSCNTF), but that task force has dissolved and the agencies have since re-
joined the SRDTF.
The current funding model for the SRDTF calls for participating agencies to contribute a percentage
based upon population totals of all participating agencies. This funding pays for the SRDTF
Commander's salary/benefits. In addition, the Edmonds Police Department has one detective assigned
to the unit. All other operational costs are borne by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. The
Edmonds Police Department's financial contribution for 2021 is $8,150, which is a 29% reduction from
the 2020 assessment, which was $11,426. The is a result of the change to the current funding model,
which is no longer dependant upon federal grant funding, which required matching funds from the
participating agencies.
This ILA has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
Attachments:
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INTERLOCAL AGREENIENT ESTABLISHING
SNOHONIISH REGIONAI, DRUG; TASK FORCE
This Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force
("Agreement"), is entered into by and among Snohomish County, a political subdivision of the
State of Washington, and the following municipal corporations and department. of the State of
Washington (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Participating Jurisdictions"):
City of Arlington
City of Bothell
City of'Brier
City of Dan-ington
City of Edi-ponds
City of Everett
City of Gold Bar
City of Granite Falls
City of Index
City of Lake Stevens
City of Lynnwood
City of Marysville
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City of lvlill Creek
City of Monroe
City of Mountlake Tei-Tace
City of Mukilteo
City of' Snohomish
City of Stanwood
City of Sultan
Washington State Patrol
Snohomish Health District
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WITNESSES THAT:
WHEREAS, since 1988, Snohomish County, and multiple cities and towns located in
Snohomish County, have collaborated Ina countywide niulti-jurisdictional task force to address
illegal drug trafficking in the region ("Snohorish Regional Drug Task Force" or "Task Force")
The Task Force has operated on a continuous basis since 1988 under a series of interlocal
agreements,
WHEREAS, the Participating Jurisdictions desire to continue operation of' the Task
Force, with Snohomish County administering task force project grants and other funding on
their behalf; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of covenants, conditions, performances and
promises hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as f6110\vs:
1.0 TASK FORCE'I'ERVI AND PURPOSE
1.1 The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall begin on January 1, 2021 ("Effective
Date"). and continue Ihrougli Decernber 31.. 2021, unless Cartier lenminated or
modified as provided in this Agreement. The Snohomish County Sheriff, with
the concurrence of the Executive Board, may extend this Agreement for up to
three additional one-year terms by providing written notice to each of' the
Participating Jurisdictions.
1.2 The purpose of the Task Force is to formally structure and jointly coordinate
selected law enforcernent activities, resources, and functions in order to disrupt
illegal drug trafficking systems and to remove traffickers through a cooperative
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program of investigation, prosecution, and asset forfeiture. The parties do not
intend that this Agreement create a separate legal entity subject to suit.
1.3 The Task Force goals are to:
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a. Reduce the number of drug traffickers in the cornmuni ties of Snohomish
County through the professional investigation, apprehension, and
convlctlon;
b. Ffficiently attack, disrupt, and prosecute individual and organized mid to
Lipper level drug traffickers who do not recognize jurisdictional boundaries
or limitations, and by doing so, impact drug orga
trafficking nizations
previously impregnable;
c. F rilrance drug e'nforcernent cooperation and coordination through awlti-
agency rlrvestigatlolls, training of local jurisdictions and the sharing of'
resources and information; and
d. Address these issues with the foremost consideration of safety for both law
enforcement and the community
1.4 The Task Force will follow a rrranagernent systern for the shared coordination
and direction of personnel as well as financial, equipment, and technical
resources, as stated in this Agreement-
1.5 The Task Force will irnplernent operations, including:
a. Development of intelligence,
b, Target identification,
c. Investigation,
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d. Arrest of Suspects,
e. Successful prosecution of offenders, and
f, Asset forfeiture/disposition.
1.6 The Task Force shall evaluate and report on Task Force perforniance as required
in any applicable grant or fielding agreement.
2.0 ORGANIZATION
2.1 The Task Force shall be organized according to the chart contained in Exhibit
A, incorporated herein by this reference.
2.2 Personnel assigned to the Task Force shall be directed in their Task Force duties
by the Snohornish County Sheriffs Office ("SCSO"), through the Task Force
C'ornmander. The Task Force Commander is an employee of Snohornish
County. Selection of the Task Force Cornrnander will be conducted in
accordance with Exhibit B, incorporated herein by this reference. Appointment
and removal of the Task Force Commander remains at the sole discrelion of the
Snoho-mish County Sheriff'. Should the Sheriff elect -to rerrrove the Task Force
Cornrnander without cause, the Executive Board shall be consulted before action
is taken
2.3 F'xl-iibit C, incorporated herein by this reference, sets forth the personnel
currently assigned to the Task Force by each Participating Jurisdiction. Nothing
in this Agreement shall restrict the ability of the Snohomish County Prosecuting
Attomey, Snohomish County Sheriff, Everett Police Chief, or chief law
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enforcement officer of any Participating Jurisdiction to reassign personnel now
or later assigned to the Task Force.
2.4 Participating Jurisdiction Employees: Any employee assigned to the Task Force
by a Participating Jurisdiction shall remain, and be considered, an employee of
the assigning Participating Jurisdiction. Each Participating Jurisdiction shall pay
Lill costs associated with its employees when assigned to the Task Force. All
rights, duties, and obligations of the employer and the employee shall remain
with the Participating Jurisdiction, Each Participating Jurisdiction shall be
responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, collective
bargaining agreements, and./or civil Service rules and regulations, applicable to
its employees.
3.0 GOVERNANCE
3.1 The activities of the Task Force shall be governed by an Executive Board. The
Task Force Executive Board shall be comprised ofone representative front each
Participating Jurisdiction that contributes at least one ( l ) full-time employee to
the "Task Force. Executive Board member votes shall be allocated according to
the number of full-time personnel his/her jurisdiction contributes to the Task
Force. As an example, if the Snohomish County Sheriff provides six employees
and the City of Lynnwood provides three, the Snohomish County Sheriff has six
votes arid the City of Lynnwood has three. Additional Executive Board
members, with one vote each include: the Snohomish County Prosecuting
Attorney, the Everett City Attorney, the Northwest H1DTA Director, and one
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chief' of police from the remaining Participating Jurisdictions, selected by a
majority vote ofthe chiefs of'police ofthe remaining Participating Jurisdictions.
If a Participating Jurisdiction that has rro personnel assigned to the Task Force
as of the effective date of this Agreement. assigns full-time personnel to the'l-aslc
Force. a representative from that agency will be added as an Executive Board
member alter the Full -tinge personnel has been assigned to the Task Force for
three months.
3.2 The Snohomish County Sheriff'shall serve as Chair ofthe Executive Board. The
Task Force Executive Board may aclopt bylaws which include provision for
appointrrrent of alteniates to attend Fxecutive Board ieetings in the absence of
members. A( such meetings, [lie alternate shall have the same rights as the
appointing member. Any action taken by the Task Force Executive Board under
this Agreement shall be based on simple majority of'votes.
4.0 TASK FORCE BUDGET
4.1 The 2021 Task Force budget is altachecl as Exhibit D, incorporated he.reiti by
reference Each Participatirig Jurisdiction shall contribute funding to the Task
Force as specified in Exhibit D,
4.2 The SCSO will annually review and revise the Task Force budget to provide a
sufficient level of funding and total resource obligation for the following
calendar year. The Task Force budget will be allocated to each Participating
Jurisdiction on a proportional basis. Each Participating Jurisdiction's
proportional share will be based on the Participating Jurisdiction's average
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Population, as deteri-nined by Washington State Office of Financial
Management,
4.3 No later than July l of each year, the Sheriff shall provide notice to each
Participating Jurisdiction of the subsequent year's proposed Task Force budget,
and each Participating Jurisdiction's proportional share.
4.4 Snohomish County shall maintain designated financial account, for the purpose
Of supporting Task Force operations. Except as modified by section 6.0, all
revenues collected or generated by or for the Task Force shall be forwarded to
the Snohomish County Treasurer anti placed in the designated accounts. All real
or personal property of the Task Force will be held in Snohomish County's name
for the benefit of the Task Force,
4.5 Each Participating Jurisdiction agrees to provide funding that is no less than the
arnount indicated in Exhibit D, and to pay its funding share to Snohomish
County as administrator of Task Force frnlds no later than March 1, of the year
I n which the funding is clue.
4.6 Each Participating Jurisdiction agrees that the funding it contributes shall be
provided in addition to that currently appropriated to drug enforcement activities
and that no Task Force activity will supplant or replace any existing drug
enforcement activities,
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5.0 GENERAL ADNIINISIRATION
5.1 Each Participating Jurisdiction agrees to provide Snohomish County with any
documentation necessary to apply for, receive, or comply with any applicable
grant requirements.
5.2 By executing this Agreement, each Participating Jurisdiction agrees to make any
certified or other assurances required by any applicable grant agreement that are
within its particular control, and agrees to make all its records related to the Task
Force available for inspection if required as a condition of receipt of grant
funding.
5.3 Snohomish County is granted the authority to execute on behalf of the
Participating Jurisdictions all agreenyrents and contracts sighed as approved by
the Task Force F,xccutive Board, by and through its Chair, including but not
limited to all contracts for professional services. Agreements and contracts
executed In this manner shall have the sarrie legal effect as if they were executed
by each Participating Jurisdiction. All Task Force contracts and agreements
executed on behall'of Participating Jurisdictions under this Agreernerrt must first
be approved on motion of the Task Force Executive Board By executing this
Agreement, each Participating Jurisdiction agrees that, for the purpose of
administering the assets and resources available to the `Mask Force, no such
agreement or contract may impose or waive liability with respect to a
Participating Jurisdiction In a manner that is inconsistent with the hold harmless
provision in section 11.0 of this Agreerrtent.
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5.4 Any dispute arising under this Agreement will be forwarded to the Task Force
Executive Board for resolutiori. The determination made by the Executive Board
shall be final and conclusive as between the parties. This provision shall not
apply to issues of iridernnity and liability governed by the hold harmless
provision in Section 11.0 of this Agreement.
6.0 ASSET FORFEITURE
6.1 The Participating Jurisdictions shall refer all potential asset forfeitures initiated
or investigated by deputies/officers assigned to the Task Force during the
pendency of this Agreement to the Task Force for disposition at the discretion
of' the Task Force Executive Board Or prosecuting authority (Prosecuting
Attorney or United States Attorney). Any such referred asset forfeiture that is
pursued in stale court will be prosecuted in the name of Snohomish County, on
behalf'ofthe Task Force and its Participating Jurisdictions.
6.2 The Task Force Cornrnarider, under the direction of the Task Force Executive
Board, shall manage the acquisition and disposition of assets seized or forfeited
as a result of this Agreei-nent in compliance with state and federal law and Task
Force procedures.
6.3 Federal Forfeiture.
a. For purposes of receipt and processing of federal equitable sharing
di stribil'tior►s, Snohomish County shall be designated as the fiduciary
agency for the Task Force,
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b. Participating Jurisdictions will be compliant with federal Equitable
Sharing Program guidelines and reporting requirements, including the
requirements contained in the Guide to Equitable Sharing For State,
Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement, published by the Department of
Justice and the Department of "Treasury.
C. Snohomish County will submit requests) to the federal government, on
behalf of the Task Force, in order to obtain equitable sharing related to
federal forfeitures.
d. Participating Jurisdictions agree and understand that all proceeds from
federal forfeitures of seized assets, which rnay be awarded to the County
on behalf of the "Task Force, will be retained by the County for Task
force operations and expenses.
e Except as allowed by Section 6.3(g), Participating Jurisdictions will riot
submit individual equitable sharing requests, nor will Participating
Jurisdictions receive shared federal funds from Srohomish County,
1'. The Task Force may only use proceeds fi-oni federal seicures and
forfeitures for law enforcement purposes, as defined by the United States
Departrrlent of Justice,
g1 if the "Cask Force initiates or participates in an investigation that results
in a federal forfeiture of S300,000 or rriore in net proceeds, each
Participating .Jurisdiction that participated in the investigation may file
an individual request for equitable sharing under its own agency code.
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The parties intend that each Participating Jurisdiction's individual
equitable share will be the Participating Jurisdiction's Task Force
participation percent at the time of the investigation, provided however,
the SC'SO is entitled to cl.airrt an additional twenty five percent (25%) to
account for Task Force operative/adniinistrative expenses. The parties
acknowledge however, that final determination of a Participating
Jurisdiction's receipt, and percentage allocation, of federal forfeiture
proceeds is within the discretionary authority of the Departi-nent of
Treasury or Department of Justice, as applicable.
.h. Tlie "task Force Commander will notify an eligible Participating Agency
of a federal forfeiture meeting the threshold outlined in Section 6.3(g)
within 15 days of the forfeiture. A Participating Jurisdiction seeking an
individual equitable share of the federal forfeiture must file its request
rlo later than 45 days followino the forfeiture, unless an exemption
applies.
6.4 State Forfeiture
a. The riet monetary proceeds of each state asset forfeiture made by the
Task Force shall be retained by the County for Task Force operations
and expenses. If proceeds from state asset forfeitures exceeds the amount
necessary for Task Force operations and expenses, the excess state
forfeiture proceeds shall be distributed to Participating Jurisdictions in
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accordance with each Participating Jurisdiction's participation percent,
listed in Exhibit C.
b. The Task Force may retain funds in an amount up to S250,000 from the
net proceeds ofvehicle seizures for the purchase of "I'asl< Force vehicles
and related fleet costs.
C. Any Participating .Jurisdiction receiving a distribution of assets forfeited
under RCW 69,50,505 shall use such assets in accordance with RCW
69.50.505(10), which limits use to the expansion and improvement of
controlled substances related law enforcement activity and prohibits use
to supplant preexisting funding sources,
7.0 ACQUiSi ION AND USE OF EQUIPMENT
7.1 For purposes of this Agreement, the terry) ;,t:quipment" slral I refer to all personal
property used by the Task Force in performing its purpose and function,
including but not limited to materials, tools, machinery, equipment, vehicles,
supplies, and facilities.
7.2 if any Equipment is acquired with grant hinds, the Participating Jurisdictions
agree that the Task Force will use that equipment only for specified law
enforcenient purposes for the term of the grant.
7.3 Personnel assigned to the Task Force may use Equipment that is provided or
acquired for Task Force purposes, as directed by the Task Force Commander
7.4 Upon termination of'the Task Force, any Equipment provided to the Task Force
by a Participating Jurisdiction will be returned to that jurisdiction.
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7.5 Upon termination of the Task Force, any Equipment acquired by the Task Force
will be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local
requirerrxents or this Agreement.
8.0 NIODIFICATION
Participating Jurisdictions hereto reserve the right to amend this Agreement in, the fixture
from time to time as may be mutually agreed upon. No such amendment shall be
effective unless written and signed by all then-co-rxtributing Participating Jurisdictions
with the same formality as this Agreement,
9.0 NONDISCRIMINATION
There shall be no discrimination against any employee or against any applicant for such
employment because of race, color, religion, handicap, marital status, political
affiliation, sex, age, or stational origin. This provision shall include, but not be limited
to the following: employment. upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising,
lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of con-xpensation, and selection For
training
10.0 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
10.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement, any party may withdraw
from the Agreement by providing written notice of such withdrawal to all other -
parties, specifying the effective date thereof at least thirty (30) days prior to such
date. A withdrawing party may take with it any Equipment it has provided to the
Task Force and shall be entitled to distributions under section 6 of this
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Agreement with respect to asset forfeitures which that Participating Jurisdiction
participated before the effective date of withdrawal.
10.2 If there is a reduction in Funds by the source of those funds, and if such fiords
are the basis of this agreemenl. Snotiornish County may unilaterally tenlllnate
all or part of the agreenierrt or may reduce its scope of work and budget.
11.0 HOLD HARMLESS
Each party Hereto agrees to save, indetrinify, defend and Mold the other patties harmless
from any allegations, cornplairrts, or clairns of wrongful and/or negligent acts or
omissions, by said party and/or its officers, agents, or employees to the fullest extent
allowed by law. In the case ofallegat-ions, co-nlplaints, or claims against rnore than ogle
party, any damages allowed shall be levied in proportion to the percentage of fault
attributable to each party, and each party shall have the right to seek contribution From
each of the: other parties in proportion to 'the percentage of fauht, attributable to each of
the other parties. Moreover, the parties agree to cooperate and jointly defend any such
nlatt.er to the extent allowed by law. A jul'iscliction that has withdrawn asstlnles no
responsibility for the actions of the rernai.ning rnernbers arising after tare elate of
withdrawal but shall remain liable for clairris of loss or liability arising prior to the
effective date of withdrawal.
12.0 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be gove-ned by, constnted, and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington without reference to cl-ioice of law principles, and venue
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of any suit between the parties arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Superior
Court of Snohomish County, Washington.
13.0 IN"rEGRATION
With [lie exception of necessary operational agreements between law enforcement
agencies of the Participating Jurisdictions and agreenients executed pursuant to section
5.3, this Agreement constitutes the whole and entire agreement among those parties as
to the Task Force and no other understandings, oral, or otherwise, regarding the Task
Force shall be deemed to exist or bind the parties.
14.0 EXECUTION OF' MULTIPLE ORIGINAL COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement niay be reproduced in any number of original counterparts. Each party
need sign only one counterpart and when the signature pages are all assernbled with o,ne
original counterpart, that compilation constitutes a Rrlly executed and effective
agreement among all the Participating Jurisdictions. In the event that fewer than all
narrred parties execute this Agreement, the Agreement, once filed or posted as specified
in section 16.0, shall be effective as between the parties that have executed the
Agreement to (lie sa:rrie extent as if no other parties had been named
15.0 SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Agreerrierit is unenforceable for any reason the remainder of the
agreement shall rernain in full force and effect.
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16.0 POSTING/RECORDING
This Agreement will be filed with the Snohomish County Auditor or posted on the
County or Participating Jurisdiction's interlocal agreements webpage, in compliance
with RCW 39.34.040.
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY:
Snohomish County, a political subdivision
of the State of Washington
By
Name:
Title:
Approved as to Form:
ho �-
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Exhibit A
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SRDTF Executive Board
Snohomish County Sheriff (Chair), Everett Police Chief (Asst Chair), Edmonds Police Chief, Lynnwood Police Chief,
Mountlake Terrace Police Chief, Director of Northwest H.I D.T.A
Participating Agencies:
ATF
DEA
DOC
Edmonds PD
Everett PD
FBI
Lynnwood PD
Mountlake Terrace PD
Prosecutor's Office
SCSO
• lay Baines
Operations Sgt
Robert Cracchiolo
I • Jarrod Seth
Dan Rucker
• Molly Spellman
Greg Mueller
Local LE Detecwo
• Geoff Ehrhart
1 DOC Agent
• Elliot Thomsen
DPA
Janet Roupe
Legal Secretary
Dave Hayes
Operations Lt.
I
Terry Warren
Operations Sgt.
Brian Emery
• Bill McCormick.
Vacant
Local LE Dowtives
Matt Wear
ATFAgent
InLenrn
Commander
Jeff Mason
Operations Sgt.
Sean Templeton
WSP DetectjvLi,
• Vacant
Local LE/HSI
Sharlene Johnson
Admin Assistant
• Vacant
• Ryan Hoirup
• Michelle Puff
• Jeremy Perry
Vacant
Local LE Detectiv �J
• Kristen Burford
DEA Agent
Quinn Davis.
-_ Secretary
Vacant
Adm'i'n.5gx_.
• Karen Lewis t
1 • Vacant
I Finarzcial Det. j
I Martin Weinbaum
Tech Detective
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EXHIBIT B
Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force
Commander Selection
The Drug Task Force Commander is a management exempt ("at will") employee of the Sheriff's Office
With the objective of selecting the best possible candidate for the position of Drug Task Force
Commander, and ensuring the best fit into the organization, the Executive Board will recommend to the
Sheriff three candidates to be considered for the position of Drug Task Force Commander. Candidates
for the Drug Task Force Commander position must demonstrate a strong leadership skill set, the ability
to build consensus, and direct the efforts of a multi -agency team to achieve established goals. He or she
must meet the performance objectives set by the Executive Board and the Sheriff. The Sheriff will select
the Drug Task Force Commander from the Executive Board's three recommended candidates.
The Drug Task Force Commander's initial commitment of service is four years, with the option of a year
by year extension after that period, The Sheriff shall consult with the Executive Board before authorizing
any extension of the Drug Task Force Commander's service commitment.
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EXHIBIT
Snohomish Regional, Drug Task Force
Personnel Assigned by Jurisdiction
January 1, 202 1 -December 31, 2021
EVERi"IT POLIC'F; DEPARTMENT FUNDING_
I Sergeant Everett PD
1 Detective Everett PD
1 Detective Everett [)D
1 Detective Everett PI)
1 Detective
1 Detective
1 Detective
1 Support Personnel
SNOHOMISH COUINNTYSHERIFF'S OFFICE
I Task Force Commander
I Lielilellailt
I Sergeant
I Sergeant
I Detective
I Detective
I Detective
1 Detective
I Detective
I K9 Detective
l Support Staff
LYNNWOOD POLI,f'k;.t)U'ARTMLNT
l Sergeant TT
1 Detective
EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
1 Detective _
Everett PD
Everett PD
Everett PD- Vacant
Everett PD
FUNDING
S110110Tnish County Sheriff- Vacant
Snohomish (:'ourlty Sheriff
SnO1101T)IS11 COLIJ t Sheriff -Vacant
SIIOhOIT11Sli ('ourlty Sheriff
ST101101niSh COtlllty Sheriff
Snohomish County Sheriff
Snohomish County Sheriff
Snohomish County Sheriff- Vacant
Srlohornish County Sheriff- Vacant
Snohomish County Sheriff
Snohomish County Sheriff
FUNDING
Lynnwood PD
Lynnwood PD - Vacant
FUNDING
Edmonds PD
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SNOHOMISH CCOU.N--i'Y PR0K- Ll l'UR'S OFFIC L
.5 Support Staff
1 Deputy Prosecutor
STATE OF WASHINGTON
I Detective
I Agent
BUREAU OF ALCOIIOL TOBACCO AND FIREARMS
I Agenl
DRUG I NIORCENJENT AGENCY
I Agerit
FUNDING
Snohornish County Prosecutor
Snohoi7tish County Prosecutor
FUNDING
Washington State Patrol
Department of Corrections
FUNDING
I\^f F
FUNDING
I)EA
r1 encv
^Partici ants
E- Board Vote
w votes
_Evuett PD _
T 7
7
_Pent
43.75%
Snoh Co Sheriff's Off
Lynnwood PD~
7 -
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7
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43.75%
6.Z5%
J Edmonc(s PI)
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httpsi//www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population-estimateslapnl-l-official-population-estimates
Jurisdiction
2015
Population Est.
Uninw porate;d Snohomish County
330;260
Arlington
18.490
Bothell (part)
17,230
Brier
6,500
Carrington
1,350
Edmonds
40.490
Everett
105,800
Gold Bar
2,115
Granite Falls
3,390
Index
160
Lako Stevens
29,900
Lynnwood
36,420
Marysville
64,140
Mill Creek
19,760
Monroe
17,620
Mountlake Terrace
21,090
Mukilteo
20,900
Snohomish
9.3$5
Stanwood
6,585
Sultan
4,680
'Noodway.
_ 1335
757,600
'vt+ooeway does not pay into TF
Population Growth Number: 61,100
added into unicorporated Sno Cc
Population Growth % 8.06%
2019
Population Est.
2019 % of
Population Est.
2021
Allocation
365 480
44,80°%
S TM
70,890
19 740
2.41 %
16,180
2,22°/
W
3 514
6.665
0,81 %
$
1,288
1410
0,17%
S
273
42170
5,115%
S
8,150
111,800
13.66%
S
21,608
2,150
0 26%
S
416
3 900
0 48%
S
754
175
0,02%
S
34
33,080
4.04%,
S
6,393
39,600
4.84%
S
7,654
67,820
8,28%
$
13,108
20.590
2.51 %
S
3,979
19,250
2.35%
5
3,720
21,590
2,64%
$
4,173
21,350
2.61%
5
4,126
1 0, 200
1125%;
S
1.971
7,020
0,86`Xi
S
1,357
5 180
0 63%
5
1,001
1.350
0.00%
$
818,700
100.00%
$
158,223
Increase
from 2020
-555,191.09
Salary Benefits
Commander S 133,979 00 S 19,643.00
- a -- S
133.979 00 S 19 643.00
2020 TOTAL S 153,622 00
2021 TOTAL (3% increase) S 158,230.66
REFERENCE ONLY
2020
$ Increase to % Increase
Allocation
2021 to 2021
$
93.197
$
(22;307)
-24%
$
5,218
S
(1,403)
-270,1c
$
41862
$
(11348)
-28`;%
$
1,8=34
$
(546)
-30%
$
381
S
(108)
-28%
S
11,426
$
(3;276)
-29%
$
29,856
$
(8,248)
-28%
S
597
$
(181)
-30%
$
957
$
(203)
-21°�
46
$
(12)
-269,6
$
8,437
$
(2,044)
-2490
$
10,277
$
(2,623)
-26%
$
18,100
$
(4,992)
-28%
S
5,576
$
(1,597)
-29%i
5
4,972
$
(1,252)
-25%'
$
5,952
S
(1,779)
-30%
5
5,898
$
(1,772)
-30%
2,648
$
(677)
-260%
$
1,859
$
(502)
-27°0l
$
1,321
5
(320)
-24%
$
-
$
0%
$
213,414
$ (55,191.09)
M
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE PARTICIPATING JURISDICTION:
Title
ATTEST:
Jurisdiction Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jurisdiction Attorney
Dated
Jurisdiction of
Dated
Dated
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