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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2013-11-04 Item 6B - Resolution/Ordinance - Permit User Fee for Technology InvestmentsCOUNCIL AGF;NDA SYNOPSIS Initials MeetinsDate Prepared by Mayorr review Council review 10/28/13 NG Z Resolution Mtg Date 11/4/13 C Ordinance 11/04/13 NG r Other Mtg Dale Alit Date 11/4/13 SPONSOR Council j Mayor HR DCD F. i nance Fire _ IT P&R Police 121V SPONSOR'S A Technology Fee was planned as a way to recover the cost of implementing Trakit, the SUMMARY new permit system that will significantly improve customer service. A portion of this funding is proposed to allow online retrieval of historical permit data through the City's Digital Records Center, increasing efficiency. The Council is being asked to consider the ordinance and resolution to implement a technology fee & consolidating fees into a single location. A portion of the fee will be used to add .25 FTE to the Digital Records position. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. Utilities Cmte DATE: 10/14/13, W CA&P Cmte Z F&S Cmte Transportation Cmte P Parks Comm. E Planning Comm. COMMITTEE CHAIR: ROBERTSON, EKBERG Arts Comm. 10/22/13 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 6.B. 53 STAFF SPONSOR: NORA GIERLOFF ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/28/13 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Permit User Fee for Technology Investments CATEGORY Discussion Mtg Date 10/28/13 Motion Mtg Date Z Resolution Mtg Date 11/4/13 C Ordinance Bid _Award Ally Date .1 Public Hearing Ally Date r Other Mtg Dale Alit Date 11/4/13 SPONSOR Council j Mayor HR DCD F. i nance Fire _ IT P&R Police 121V SPONSOR'S A Technology Fee was planned as a way to recover the cost of implementing Trakit, the SUMMARY new permit system that will significantly improve customer service. A portion of this funding is proposed to allow online retrieval of historical permit data through the City's Digital Records Center, increasing efficiency. The Council is being asked to consider the ordinance and resolution to implement a technology fee & consolidating fees into a single location. A portion of the fee will be used to add .25 FTE to the Digital Records position. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. Utilities Cmte DATE: 10/14/13, W CA&P Cmte Z F&S Cmte Transportation Cmte P Parks Comm. E Planning Comm. COMMITTEE CHAIR: ROBERTSON, EKBERG Arts Comm. 10/22/13 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE Department of Community Development Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $0 $ $0 Fund Source: NEW USER FEE Comments: Revenue generated will depend on the fee level chosen MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/28/13 Forward to next Regular Meeting MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/28/13 Informational Memorandum dated 10/7/13 with attachments Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 10/14/13 Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting of 10/22/13 11/4/13 Ordinance and Resolution in final form 53 54 City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A CONSOLIDATED PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 1779 AND 1780. WHEREAS, the City intends to update permit fees on an annual basis, with any increases tied to growth in City expenses for providing permit services; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover a portion of the City's costs for review and processing of permit applications; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a biennial budget process; and WHEREAS, the overall budgeted increase for 2014 is 2.9 %; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt a technology fee to offset the cost of providing significant customer service improvements including online public access to permit status and history, electronic plan submittal and review, online inspection scheduling, and online access to permit records through the City's Digital Records Center; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. For 2014, the Technology Fee shall be set at 5% of the applicable permit fee. Section 2. Public Works fees will be charged according to the following schedule: PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE PERMIT DESCRIPTION FEE Type A (Short-Term Non - profit) $ 50.00 + Technology Fee Type B (Short-Term Profit) $100.00 + Technology Fee Type C (Infrastructure and Grading on Private Property and City Right -of -Way and Disturbance of City Right -of -Way) $250.00 application base fee, Technology Fee, plus four components based on construction value: 1) Plan Review 2) Construction Inspection 3) Pavement Mitigation 4) Grading Plan Review W: \Word Processing \Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule -2014 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs Page 1 of 10 55 PERMIT DESCRIPTION FEE Type D (Long-Term) $100.00 + Technology Fee Type E (Potential Disturbance of City Right-of-Way) ' $100.00 + Technology Fee $25O.00proceaainghae.p\us$5.00O.00noohdepoait. withdraw $100.00 per instance for inspection Type F (Blanket Permits) Franchise — Telecommunications $5.000.00 administrative fee Franchise — Cable $5,000.00 plus 5% of total revenue Street Vacation $1.200.00 Latecomer's Agreements $500.00 processing fee, plus 17% administrative fee, plus $500.00 segregation fee Flood Zone Control Permit $50.00 + Technology Fee Section 3. Land use permit and processing fees will be charged according to the following schedule: LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE Decision Type Appeal Fee/ Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF Type 1, 2 and 4 Decisions SEPA MDNS Appeal Impact Fees: Fire $579 + TF $579 + TF $579 Parks $579 Transportation Permanent $579 $238 + TF Temporary $104 + TF Pole/Banner Initial Application Special Event $238 + TF $104 + TF Pole/Banner Annual Renewa $52 + TF New Billboard $579 + TF 2014 Master Sign Program-Adnnin Master Sign Program- BAR $2,130 + TF $3,411 + TF Appeal of Sign Code Decision $579 + TF W:\Word Processing \Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2014 10-25-13 NG:bjs 56 Page 2 of 10 Decision Type Design Review (TMC Section 18.60.030) Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Administrative $2,192 + TF Public Hearing $3,927 + TF Major Modification $1,343 + TF Minor Modification $610 Variances (TMC Section 18.72) + TF $2,770 + HE + TF Parking Variance (Type 3-TMC 18.56.140) $950 + HE + TF Administrative Parking Variance (Type 2-TMC 18.56.140) $579 + TF Environmentally Sensitive Areas Deviation, Buffer Reduction (TMC Chapter 18.45) Reasonable Use Exception (TMC Section 18.45.188) $1,466 + TF $2,932 + HE + TF TSO Modification to Development Standard (TMC 18.41.100) Exception from Single Family Design Standard (TMC 18.50.050) Special Permission Cargo Container (TMC 18.50.060) Landscape Perimeter Averaging (TMC 18.52.060) $579 + TF $579 + TF $579 + TF $579 + TF Parking Standard for use not specified (TMC 18.56.100) Residential Parking Reduction (TMC 18.56.065) $489 + TF $579 + TF Shared, covenant, Complementary Parking Reduction (TMC 18.56.070) Parking Lot Restriping (TMC 18.56.120) $579 + TF $579 + TF Tree Permit and Exceptions (TMC Chapter 18.54) Lot Creation' and Consolidation $103 + TF BounderyLineAdustment(T7NCChapbarYlO8) Lot Consolidation/TMCChapter17&0 $1,644 + TF $610 + TF Short Plat (2-4 lots) (TMC Chapter 17.12) Short Plat (5-9 lots) (TMC Chapter 17.12) $3,742 + TF $4,259 W:\Word permft fee schedule-201 4 10-25-13 NG:bjs Page 3 of 10 Decision Type Subdivision: 2014 Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Preliminary Plat (1 0+ lots) (TMC Section 17.14.020) + HE + TF Final Plat (10+ lots) (TMC Section 17.12.030) $2,932 + TF Binding Site Improvement Plan (TMC Chapter 17.16) $3,742 + TF Planned Residential Development: Administrative (TMC Section 18.46.110) $2,130 + TF Pub|icHeahng(TMCSecbonY84UYY8) $4,888 + TF yWinorModificaton(TMCSeotionYfi48Y3O) $579 + TF Major Modification (TMC Sectio 18.46.130 $2,377 + TF Wireless Communication Facility (TMC Chapter 18..58.050) Minor (Type 1) $579 + TF Administrative (Type 2) $1,644 + TF K8 jororHeightVVoivor/7yom3V $3,286 + HE + TF Checklist $1,675 + TF SEPABS $2,932 + TF SEPA Planned Action $579 + TF SEPA Addendum $579 + TF Sensitive Area Master Plan Overlay (TMC 18.45.160) Shoreline Permits $4,888 + TF Substantial Development Permit: (TMC Chapter f844) Project value: $5,000 - $10,000 $1,158 + TF $10,001 - $50,000 $2,709 + TF $50,001 - $500,000 $4,320 + TF More than $500,000 $5,478 + TF W:\Word Processing Rm,omnvnoxzvmmndamu permit fee schedule-2014 10-25-13 NG:bjs 58 Page 4 of 10 Decision Type Retainer Plus Hearing Examiner Fees Plus Technology Fee (TF) Shoreline Permits (continued) Permit Exemption Letter, Shoreline $238 + TF Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline (TMC 18.44.050) Shoreline Tree Permit (TMC Chapter 18.44) $3,803 + HE + TF $103 + TF Shoreline Environment Redesignation $2,932 Type I $475 + TF Type II $641 + TF Type III $1,425 + HE + TF Conditiona|Usepermd(T7NC3eotionYR64.02D) $3,803 + HE + TF UndassifiedUsePenmit(TNC Chapter 1866) $4,888 + TF TSO Special Permission Use (TMC Section 18.41.060) Rezone (Map Change $950 + HE + TF $3,421 + TF Comprehensive Plan Amendment $3,910 + TF Zoning Code Text Amendment $4,444 + TF Development Agreement $1,955 2014 + TF Code Interpretation (TMC Section 18.90.010) $341 + TF Zoning Verification Letter $341 + TF Legal Lot Verification $548 + TF Preapplication Meeting $475 + TF Mailing Fee to Generate Labels, per project $449 Public Notice Mailing Fee per address for each mailing $1 All peer review fees will be passed through to the applicant per TMC Section 18.50.200. W:\Word Processing \Resolutions\Consolidated permit fee schedule-2014 10-25-13 NG:bjs Page 5 of 10 Section 4. Building permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Total Valuation Building Permit Fees $1 to $500 $65.00 + Technology Fee $501 to $2,000 $65.00 for the first $500, plus $4.30 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 + Technology Fee $2,001 to $25,000 $129.50 for the first $2,000, plus $19.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 + Technology Fee $25,001 to $50,000 $600.40 for the first $25,000, plus $15.30 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 + Technology Fee $50,001 to $100,000 $983.25 for the first $50,000, plus $10.60 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 + Technology Fee $100,001 to $500,000 $1,511.60 for the first $100,000, plus $8.50 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 + Technology Fee $500,001 to $1,000,000 $4,906.30 for the first $500,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 + Technology Fee $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 $8,443.25 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.70 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000 + Technology Fee $5,000,001 and up $27,243.25 for the first $5,000.000, plus $4.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof + Technology Fee 1. Non - Structural Plan Review Fee. A non - structural plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The non - structural plan review fee shall be 65% of the calculated permit fee as set forth in the permit fee schedule. The non - structural plan review fee specified herein is a separate fee from the permit fee and is in addition to the permit fee. 2. Structural Plan Review Fee. Where a structural plan review is deemed necessary, a structural plan review fee shall be charged. The structural plan review fee shall be 33% of the calculated non - structural plan review fee. W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Consolidated permit fee schedule -2014 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs 60 Page 6 of 10 Section 5. Mechanical permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) Mechanical Permit Fee Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to base fee above: $32.50 for issuance of each permit (base fee) + Technology Fee $250 or less $65.00 + Technology Fee $251 to $500 $65.00 for first $250, plus $7.83 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $500 + Technology Fee $501 to $1,000 $84.60 for the first $500, plus $8.70 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 + Technology Fee $1,001 to $5,000 $128.10 for the first $1,000, plus $9.65 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 + Technology Fee $5,001 to $50,000 $166.70 for the first $5,000, plus $10.05 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 + Technology Fee $50,001 to $250,000 $639.20 for the first $50,000, plus $8.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 + Technology Fee $250,001 to $1,000,000 $2,319.20 for the first $250,000, plus $7.40 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 + Technology Fee $1,000,001 and up $7,869.20 for the first $1,000,000, plus $6.70 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof + Technology Fee Section 6. Plumbing permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Permit Issuance — Issuance of each permit (base fee) $32.50 + Technology Fee Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to base fee above: For one plumbing fixture (a fixture is a sink, toilet, bathtub, etc.) $65.00 + Technology Fee For each additional fixture $14.00 + Technology Fee For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $24.80 + Technology Fee Rain water system — per drain (inside building) $14.00 + Technology Fee For each water heater and /or vent $14.00 + Technology Fee For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, except for kitchen type grease interceptors $28 00 +Technology Fee For each grease interceptor for commercial kitchens $29.10 + Technology Fee For each repair or alteration of water piping and /or water treating equipment, each occurrence $14.00 + Technology Fee For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $14.00 + Technology Fee For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets /outlets for a specific gas $82.00 + Technology Fee For each additional medical gas inlets /outlets $16.20 + Technology Fee W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Consolidated permit fee schedule -2014 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs Page 7 of 10 61 For each lawn sprinkler system on any one (1) meter including backflow protection devices therefor. $29.10 + Technology Fee For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not included in lawn sprinkler backflow protection: 1 to 5 .... $14.00 + Technology Fee Over 5... $14.00 for first 5 plus $3.25 for each additional + Technology Fee $81.90 + Technology Fee For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers: 2 -inch diameter and smaller$29.10 + Technology Fee Over 2 -inch diameter: $32.25 + Technology Fee $59.85 + Technology Fee Section 7. Fuel Gas Piping permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: 1. FUEL GAS PIPING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Permit Issuance: For issuing each permit (base fee): ($0 if permit is in conjunction with a plumbing permit for an appliance with both plumbing and gas connection.) $32.50 + Technology Fee 2. Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to item in subparagraph 6.1.): For each gas piping system of one to five outlets $65.00 + Technology Fee For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $14.00 + Technology Fee Section 8. Electrical permit fees will be charged according to the following schedule: ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE 1. NEW SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLINGS New single - family dwellings (including a garage) $152.85 + Technology Fee Garages, pools, spas and outbuildings $81.90 + Technology Fee Low voltage systems $59.85 + Technology Fee 2. SINGLE - FAMILY REMODEL AND SERVICE CHANGES Service change or alteration —no added /altered circuits $81.90 + Technology Fee Service change $81.90 with added /altered circuits, plus $11.55 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $152.85) $81.90 + Technology Fee Circuits added /altered without service change (includes up to 5 circuits) $54.60 + Technology Fee Circuits $54.60 added /altered without service change (more than 5 circuits); $7.65 for each added circuit (maximum permit fee $98.70 + Technology Fee) $54.60 + Technology Fee Meter /mast repair $68.25 + Technology Fee Low voltage systems $59.85 + Technology Fee W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Consolidated permit fee schedule -2014 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs 62 Page 8 of 10 3. MULTI - FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL (including low voltage) Valuation of Work (Total Contract Amount) Permit Fee $250 or less $65.00 + Technology Fee $251 - $1,000 $65.00 for the first $250 plus $4.30 for each $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000 + Technology Fee $1,001 - $5,000 $97.00 for the first $1,000 plus $21.60 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000 + Technology Fee $5,001 - $50,000 $183.30 for the first $5,000 plus $17.70 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 + Technology Fee $50,001 - $250,000 $979.15 for the first $50,000 plus $12.90 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000 + Technology Fee $250,001 - $1,000,000 $3,567.20 for the first $250,000 plus $9.15 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 + Technology Fee Over $1,000,000 $10,440.70 plus 0.5% of cost over $1,000,000 + Technology Fee 4. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Temporary service (residential) $65.00 + Technology Fee Temporary service /generators $80.90 + Technology Fee Manufactured /mobile home parks and RV park sites, each service and feeder $86.25 + Technology Fee Carnivals: $65.00 /hour • Base fee $80.60 + Technology Fee • Each concession fee $10.80 + Technology Fee • Each ride and generator truck $10.80 + Technology Fee Inspections or plan review not specified elsewhere (one -half hour minimum). Safety inspections, plan revisions. $65.00 /hour Adult family home inspection (paid at the time of scheduling the inspection) $65.00 Disaster recovery emergency repair permit (residential structures only) $20.00 Section 9. Other inspections and fees will be charged according to the following schedule: OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES Inspections outside of normal business hours (three hour minimum charge) $97.50 /hour Re- inspection fee $65.00 /hour Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated— investigations or safety inspections $65.00 /hour Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge one -half hour) $65.00 /hour Work commencing before permit issuance shall be subject to an investigation fee equal to 100% of the permit fee. 100% of the permit fee W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Consolidated permit fee schedule -2014 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs Page 9 of 10 63 Plan review fee — Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Piping and Electrical: The fee for review shall be 25% of the total calculated permit fee. The plan review fee is a separate fee from the permit fee and is required when plans are required in order to document compliance with the code. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a re- inspection fee of $65.00. Administrative fee for permit extension request longer than one year $65.00 Section 10. Repealer. Resolution Nos. 1779 and 1780 are hereby repealed effective December 31, 2013. Section 11. Effective Date. The permit fee schedules contained in this resolution shall be effective as of January 1, 2014. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kathy Hougardy, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Consolidated permit fee schedule -2014 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs 64 Page 10 of 10 City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2402 §4, 2171 §1 (PART) AND 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," TO REMOVE PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City intends to update permit fees on an annual basis with any increases tied to growth in City expenses for providing permit services; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recover a portion of the City's costs for review and processing of permit applications; and WHEREAS, all development permit fees will be moved into a consolidated fee resolution for greater accessibility; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. TMC 16.04.250 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2402 §4, 2171 §1 (part) and 2121 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.04.250, are amended to read as follows: 16.04.250 Procedures applicable to all construction permits A. Permit and plan review fees applicable to all construction permits are listed in the most current permit fee resolution. B. Work covered without inspection or work not ready at the time of inspection may be charged a re- inspection fee at the hourly rate listed in the most current permit fee resolution. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Remove permit fees from Building Code ord 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs Page 1 of 3 65 C. Work without a permit. Any person who commences work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the established permit fee as set forth in the most current permit fee resolution. This fee, which shall constitute an investigation fee, shall be imposed and collected in all cases, whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. D. Fee refunds. The Building Official may refund any permit fee paid by the original permit applicant that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may also authorize the refund of not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with the code. Where a plan review fee has been collected, no refund will be authorized once it has been determined that the application is complete and the plan review process has commenced. Refund of any permit fee paid shall be requested by the original permit applicant in writing and not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. E. Expiration of Permits. All building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas piping and electrical permits shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance or the work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official may grant one or more extensions for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. All extension requests beyond one year shall include an administrative fee per the current permit fee resolution with the extension request. F. Appeals. All references to Board of appeals is amended as follows: Any person, firm or corporation may register an appeal of a decision or determination of the Building Official provided that such appeal is made in writing within 14 calendar days after such person firm or corporation shall have been notified of the Building Official's decision. Any person, firm or corporation shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the Building Official to the Tukwila Hearing Examiner when it is claimed that any one of the following conditions exists. 1. The true intent of the code or ordinance has been incorrectly interpreted. 2. The provisions of the code or ordinance do not fully apply. 3. The decision is unreasonable or arbitrary as it applies to alternatives or new materials. 4. Notice of Appeal procedures shall be in accordance with TMC Section 18.116.030. G. Violations. Whenever the authority having jurisdiction determines that there are violations of this code, a written notice shall be issued to confirm such findings. Any Notice of Violation issued pursuant to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation, either by personal service or mail, or by delivering the same to and leaving it with some person of responsibility upon the premises. For unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such Notice of Violation shall be posted on the premises in a conspicuous place, at or W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Remove permit fees from Building Code ord 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs 66 Page 2 of 3 near the entrance to such premises, and the Notice of Violation shall be mailed by registered or certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner, occupant or both. H. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall willfully violate or fails to comply with a Notice of Violation is liable for the monetary penalties prescribed in TMC Section 8.45.100.A.2. Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section /subsection numbering. Section 3. 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 4. 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 and effect January 1, 2014. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Jim Haggerton, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Remove permit fees from Building Code ord 10 -25 -13 NG:bjs Page 3 of 3 67