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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. .513
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2097, AS CODIFIED AT
TMC 18.70.030, TO CLARIFY THE LANGUAGE REGARDING
DEVELOPMENT OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABLITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2142,
which established a six -month moratorium on the development of lots that do not meet
the City's minimum lot area requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify language found in TMC 18.70.030,
resolving any uncertainty as to Council intent when adopting Ordinance No. 2097; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2007, the Tukwila Planning Commission, following
adequate public notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning clarifying
the language found in TMC 18.70.030; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2007, the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of
the Planning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2097, as codified at TMC 18.70.030, "Substandard Lots," is
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.70.030 Substandard Lots
A. A lot, as defined in TMC 18.06.500, which does not meet the minimum standard
for average lot width for the zone in which it is located, may still be developed as a
separate lot if the proposed use is one which is permitted in the zone, and the proposed
development can comply with the remaining requirements of this title regarding basic
development standards for the applicable zone and other applicable land use and
environmental requirements.
B. A lot, as defined in TMC 18.06.500, which cannot meet the basic development
standards (other than lot width) for the applicable zone and other applicable land use
and environmental requirements, may be developed only if it is combined with
adjacent lot(s) in a manner which allows the combined lots to be developed in a manner
which does comply with the basic development standards for the applicable zone and
other applicable land use and environmental requirements. In the event lots are
combined in order to comply with the requirements of this subsection, a boundary line
adjustment shall occur so that the combined lots are henceforth considered a single lot.
C. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to prevent the owner of a sub-
standard lot from applying for or receiving approval of variances pursuant to TMC
Chapter 18.72.
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Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after
passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 5i/ day of yn Cyt' 2007.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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J i yi E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS T ORM BY:
Of ice oCity Attorney
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: 5 3 0 I)
Published: g 7
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number: 2)
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
No. 2153
City of Tukwila, Washington
On March 5, 2007, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2153, the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 2097, as codified at TMC 8.70.030, to clarify the language regarding
development of substandard lots within the City of Tukwila; providing for severability;
and establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
Approved by the City Council at a Regular Meeting on March 5, 2007.
J) E. Cantu, bMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: March 8, 2007't