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Home My WebLink AboutCAP 2015-11-09 Item 2B - Ordinance - Regulations Update for Vehicle Parking on Residential PropertiesCity of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor TO: K8gyorHmggart»n Community Affairs and Parks Committee FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst DATE: October 29, 2015 (updated following October 19 Regular Meeting) SUBJECT: Updating Regulations for Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties ISSUE This draft ordinance relating to parkingPa-rking--limitations on residential propertieS7passed out of Committee on October, with a recommendation to approve, and was referred back by the Council President and Committee Chair based upon public comment received at the October 19 Regular Meeting. BACKGROUND Tukwila Municipal Code 825.020. Perking Lirnitadone, currently requires that vehicles noue1 be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces, and limits the overall size of the improved surface, but does not set a limit OD the total number Ofcars. {|VVDCi|O08D1benS and Code Enforcement staff receive community feedback that indicates a limitation is desired. In 2014- 2015, Council has given consistent direction to enhance the Code Enforcement division in alignment with City strategic goals toward a positive communitV identifV and an increasing priority focus on neighborhoods. A regulation of this nature would give another tool to Code Enforcement staff to help address some of the community's concerns about neighborhood Be|Ovv is a S8OlO|e of some other cities' vehicle limitation OD residential properties. Some cities specify that all vehicles must be licensed and many exclude nlotOrCyC|8S and mopeds from this City Limit City Limit Bothell 6 vehicles Renton 4 vehicles Everett 4 vehicles SeaTac No limit Mount Vernon 6 vehicles Wenatchee 5 cars, trucks, RVs and trailers Port Angeles 4 vehicles and 2 RVs The attached draft ordinance proposes to set a limit of vehicles on a single family residential property, outside of8garage or carport. "Vehicles" includes RVs, boats/trailers, and the like, but does not include motorcycles Ormopeds. On October 19 the Community Affairs and Parks Committee recommended a limitation of six vehicles be inserted into the draft ordinance as follows "G. No more than six motor vehicles, not including motorcVcles or mopeds, shall be parked on a . single familV residential lot outside of a carport or enclosed INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 DISCUSSION From a code enforcement standpoint it would be much easier to determine and verify a violation by number of vehicles rather than by measuring the size of a parking area. A regulation of this type can also be more easily understood by residents. FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A RECOMMENDATION Committee discussion on the draft ordinance with a recommendation to the Committee of the Whole on November 23, 2015. ATTACHMENTS Detail on other jurisdictions Draft ordinance 22 C:\ Users\ christy\ AppData\ Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\ Content. Outlook\ H94XRZJM \ResParkinglnfoMemo.docx Jurisdiction Code Reference Number of Vehicles Other related requirements Bothell 12.16.080 6 vehicles parked outside of a building On impervious surfaces with direct and unobstructed driveway on a single - family lot 12,500 s.f. or access. less. 8 vehicles permitted on lots greater than 12,500 s.f. Burien 10.11.030 4 vehicles per residential lot Clark County 9.24.010 Everett Hoquiam 8.60.030 • Depends on zoning designation. Rural /Agricultural, etc allows 3 !"other than Rural /Agric" allows none 4 vehicles at a single residential Must be currently licensed and operable If more than 4 license drivers, additional vehicles permitted, as long as each licensed driver has the site address on their drivers license. Outside a garage. Temporary parking not to exceed 72 hours. Must be currently licensed and operable If more than 4 license drivers, additional vehicles permitted, as long as each licensed driver has the site address on their drivers license. Outside a garage. Temporary parking not to exceed 72 hours within a 30 -day period. Improved surfaces. Does not apply to motorcycles or mopeds. Applies to inoperable vehicles address. 3A.10.050 Mount Vernon 8.08.050 Port Angeles Renton 4 vehicles per residential lot 6 outside a garage Outside of an enclosed garage or carport Limits parking in side or rear yards to lots which have legal access from adjacent street or alley. Improved surfaces required 4 allowed in front yard, not more than 2 in combined side and backyards with access restrictions. All on improved surfaces. 8.30.060 4 vehicles parked in open on Additional vehicle permitted for each licensed driver over four residential lot. with applications and approval by Building Official. Limit of 2 RVs 14.4.080 4 vehicles per lot Includes vehicles under repair or restoration "unless parked within an enclosed building" Seattle Shoreline Wenatchee 23.44.016 20.50.410 10.48.160 3 vehicles 6 vehicles and 2 RV's (RV, Boat or other) 5 cars, trucks rVs and trailers (per dwelling unit) parked outside in a residential zone Only applies to single - family zone Stored outside on private property. Impervious surface required with direct driveway access. Current license On driveways accessible by curb cut, on improved surfaces AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2371 §1, 2251 §1 AND 2056 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.25.020; TO UPDATE REGULATIONS REGARDING VEHICLE STORAGE AND PARKING; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Title 8 of the Tukwila Municipal Code includes regulations on vehicle storage and parking on single - family residential properties; and WHEREAS, excessive parking or storage of vehicles on single - family residential properties diminishes the aesthetic qualities of Tukwila's neighborhoods; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. TMC Section 8.25.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2371 §1, 2251 §1 and 2056 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.25.020, "Parking Limitations," is hereby amended to add a new subparagraph G. to read as follows: G. No more than six motor vehicles shall be parked on a single - family residential property outside of a carport or enclosed garage. For purposes of this section, "single - family residential property" means any parcel containing a single - family residence or multiple parcels combined containing one single - family residence, typically identified by a single address located in the Low Density zone. The parking limitations in this subsection shall apply to all motor vehicles as defined by state law with the exception of motorcycles and mopeds. 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. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Vehicle storage and parking regulations 11- 2- 15.doc LH:bjs Page 1 of 2 25 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 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 day of 12015. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk A "60 • A • • Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Jim Haggerton, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Vehicle storage and parking regulations 11- 2- 15.doc LH:bjs 26 Page 2 of 2