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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2004-05-10 Item 3D - Ordinance - Parking and Storage of Vehicles on Private Property COUNCIL GENDA SYNOPSIS ........................ Initials ......................... Meeting Date Prepared ~ Mayor's review Council review CAS Number: 04-066 Original Agenda Date: May 10, 2004 Agenda Item Title: Proposed adoption of an Ordinance addressing parking and storage of vehicles on private property. Original Sponsor: Council Adrnin. DCD Timeline: Sponsor's Summary: The proposed new Ordinance will limit parking on private property to an approved durable, uniform surface; addresses parking of recreational vehicles, and specifies the size of the parking surface. Recommendations: Sponsor: For discussion Committee: CAP has recommended further discussion by Council. Administration: Same as Sponsor Cost Impact (if known): None Fund Source (if known): Quicker method of recovery costs of abatement. Meeting Date Action 5/10/04 Meeting Date Attachments 5/10/04 5/5/04 Memo f~om Jack Pace Matrix comparison of neighboring cities'parking ordinances Proposed draft Ordinance April 13, 2004 Community and Parks Committee Minutes Department of ComrauntO/ Degelopment Steve Lancaster, Director MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Steve Mullett FROM: Jack Pace, DCD Deputy Director ~ SUB J: Proposed Adoption of an Ordinane8 Addressing Parking and Storage of Vehicles on Private Property DATE: May 5, 2004 Code Enforcement receives a large volume of inquiries and complaints regarding vehicles on private property. These inquiries are not limited to junk vehicles, but may include questions about the number of cars allowed in residential areas,and where those vehicles may be stored. Our current ordinances do not limit either the number of vehicles or the storage of them on private property. A study was conducted to review and compare Tukwila's current practices and those of neighboring cities regarding this issue. A matrix outlining these comparisons is attached (Exhibit A). Synopsis of Proposed New Ordinance · Limit parking on private property to an approved durable uniform surface, as determined by Tukwila's Public Works Department. These could include paved driveways, grasscrete, or perhaps gravel surfaces. · Limits parking in the front or side-yard setbacks to driveways providing access to an approved parking location (garage or carport, for instance). This essentially prohibits parking on the front lawn. · Specifies that RVs, boats, and other recreational vehicles must be parked on the driveway if in the front yard. RVs, etc. may be parked in the side or rear yard setbacks provided that the area is served by an approved driveway and the parking of such vehicles does not prevent access by emergency responders to all sides of the structure. · Specifies a maximum size of the parking surface (1200 square feet OR 10% of the property's surface, whichever is greater). · Specifies that no more than 50% &the front yard or 800 square feet, whichever is smaller can be "approved durable uniform surface". · Aligns Tukwila more closely with our neighboring cities. (Attachment A) 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Sulte #100 · Tukwila, Washington 98188 o Phone: 206-431-3670 · Fax: 206-431-366~ Parking and Storage of Vehicles May 5, 2004 Page 2 Recommendation On April 13, 2004 the Community Affairs and Parks Committee reviewed the proposal but did not reach consensus regarding adoption of this new ordinance. It was recommended that this item be referred to the Council for review and further discussion. A copy of the draft Ordinance is attached. (Attachment B). Council may want to consider setting an implementation date of July 1, 2005 in order to provide an adequate period for communication and education. Attachment A Attachment A 0 0 c W o 0 J O N ?I, flfllt 0 v ^d O CS O +6 O P+ r f r 441 ZS U p O O m p C t r t N ts to 0 1 \'14 0 p„ 1. c1 O c d v 4 0p A s-� ca r al 04 c O O m \.e. M asi A Q y S v zt td ca G O y f N Q. sj o N -d G ca o 0 9 ti C:14) x 3 0 y VI 0 itt es o o to O v O cd I a A+ a4 O I I a% 0 ,1.11 it o C 0 0 a a o H x ..b d 3 1 Q' O fl Pa W a o o U N t ai a u p P0 A a E o 40 0 0-4 a+ p 0 0 z 0 ch a i Z J ell hi Ce ap r) tia P4 0 (1) o w a d d 4) aa aa� o g a ozh E en 0 a ti s tY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR 1 SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, parking or storage of vehicles on lawns or other inappropriate areas of private property can diminish the value and desirability of neighboring properties and diminishes the aesthetic qualities of Tukwila's neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, appropriate parking areas for recreational vehicles would ensure accessibility to all sides of a structure for emergency responders' equipment and vehicles; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Regulations Adopted. Regulations for vehicle parking and storage on private property are hereby adopted, to read as follows: CHAPTER 8.25 VEHICLE STORAGE AND PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Sections: 8.25.010 Definitions 4` 8.25.020 g Parkin Limitations 825.010 Definitions. "Approved Durable Uniform Surface" is a durable uniform surface approved for the storage of vehicles by the City of Tukwila's Public Works Department 8.25.020 Parking Limitations. A. Motor vehicles on private property shall be parked on an Approved Durable N r; Uniform Surface. Motor vehicles, other than those specified in TMC 8.25.020 B, shall not be parked in setbacks except in front yard or side street setbacks when in a driveway that provides access to an approved parking location and is in conformance with TMC Title 18, as that title currently exists or as it may be subsequently amended. Motor vehicles shall not be parked in a manner that blocks access to required parking. =?y' B. Recreational vehicles, boats or trailers shall be parked, kept or stored on an Approved Durable Uniform Surface and shall not be parked, kept or stored in required front yard setbacks, except for a driveway. Recreational vehicle parking in the side or rear yard setbacks is allowed, provided no recreational vehicle is parked so as to prevent access by emergency responders to access all sides of a structure. Access to parking shall be via an approved driveway approach. Vehicle Storage 5/6104 "r C. Approved Durable Uniform Surfaces outs of structures on- may cover a maximum of 0 square feet or of the lot surf ver is greater. E+ more than s of the front yard or 800 square feet, whichever is sma can be Approved Durable Uniform Surfa Section 2. Sev e¥ Should any section, par ph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its app to any person or drcum stance, be dedared unconstitutional or othe mein e for any reason, or sho A any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law orregulaeam#aecisim«pre- affect +�a%of k remaining Ordinance application to other persons or drcum stances. Section 3. Effective IDate. This Ordinance shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take Stan &&full force five (5) days after the date a publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COTJNCJL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, Regular Meeting thereof this %2 ,2004 ATTEAAIJTHENTIame Steven M Mullet, Mayor Jane E Can %c ec Clerk Filed with &c c» APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Cou Pubv Effective Office m »c Attorney Ordinance xumbr \d Vehicle Storage 5/6/04 d� Community and Parks Committee April 13, 2004 Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe DUffle, Dave Fenton Nick Olivas, Don Tomaso, Bob Benedicto, Joyce Trantina, Kathy Stetson, Steve Lancaster, Bruce Fletcher, Paul Surek, Lucy Lauterbach 1. International Building Code Adoption Bob Benedicto is the Building Official, and he discussed how the City has been using the 1997 Building Code as it was the last one adopted by the State. The new International Building Code (IBC) was adopted by the State after a committee the mayor served on recommended it over another version of building code. The Committee asked why only 44 states were adopting the IBC. Bob said the initial code should be adopted without amendments, though later the City can make some changes in local code if they are more strict than the IBC~ He went through with the Committee the effects the new code will have on our codes. Kathy and Joyce then went through three other codes that will supplement the IBC. The first was the NUisance and Housing section, relating to trash, weeds, graffiti, and landscaping requirements. Kathy said the new language will allow her to require private landowners to clean up graffiti on their property. The Committee approved of those additions. A second new section addressed Junk Vehicles. The provisions in the civil code are vague, and would be replaced by language that defines what a junk vehicle is, and would deal with the proliferation of junk vehicles on private property. Joe asked if the City would enforce the regulation, and Steve said not all, but many cars that need to be removed, would be under these new provisions. The Committee asked that the definition of a junk vehicle be included when this issue goes to Council. A third section addressed Where cars and trailers can legally be parked on a property. This section would prevent cars from parking on front lawns, requiring instead an approved durable surface, which would be defined. Pam wanted to know what Sea Tac did when they passed a similar change last year. Kathy said it was likely they would educate people about this requirement for a year before they started charging people with removing vehicles. Para L pointed out there is a house in her neighborhood that does not have a driveway due to the narrow width of the property (many properties in Allentown/Duwamish are narrow but deep). This person cann0.~ park in a driveway and would be subject to removal. She did not support this portion of the proposed changes as they are now. The Committee wanted to know if there was enough'interest in this last proposal. If so,they would send it back to Committee for further work. Recommend IBC~ Nuisance~ Junk Cars~ and Improper Parking Issues to COW~ with one member not yet agreeing to support the Improper Parking section. 2. Ratification of Designating Downtown Auburn as a an Urban Center The Growth Management Policy Committee (GMPC) recommended adoption of Auburn's proposal to add its downtown as an urban center. Although they don't meet the requirements, they, like Tukwila, will work to achieve those goals for population, housing and jobs. Recommend Auburn proposal for an Urban Center designation to COW for approval.