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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2015-12-14 Item 3F - Ordinance - Vehicle Parking on Residential PropertiesCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meetin ,g Date Prepared by Mayor's reezv Council revien; 12/14/15 LH [iW,RMU110"kh►_ R61 ITEM NO. 3.F. STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY 12/14/15 AGF?NDA ITEM TITLE' Regulations for Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties CA'I'13GORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 12114115 ❑ Motion Nltg Dale ❑ Resolution All Date ® Ordinance Mtg Date 12114115 ❑ ,BidAavard Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing NLtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ® Council ❑ LV(ayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance E] Fire ❑ IT ❑ P &R ❑ Police ❑ PW SPONSOR'S Tukwila Municipal Code 8.25.020, Parking Limitations, currently requires that vehicles SUMMARY must be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces, and limits the overall size of the improved surface, but does not set a limit on the total number of cars. Councilmembers and Code Enforcement staff receive community feedback that indicates a limitation is desired. The draft ordinance proposes to establish a limit to the number of vehicles that can be parked on a residential lot. REVIEWED iw ❑ COW Mtg. ® CA &P Cmte ❑ F &S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte ❑ Utilities Cmte ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DA'Z'E: 10/12, 11/9, 11/23 COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADvIIN. Forward to C.O.W. COMMI'17F -F: Unanimous Approval; Forward to C.O.W. COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPI3NDITURF1 REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 12/14/15 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 12/14/15 Informational Memorandum dated 11/17/15 Draft ordinance Vehicle storage in other jurisdictions TMC 8.25 Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 10/12/15 Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 11/9/15 Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 11/23/15 M. City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Haggerton Community Affairs and Parks Committee FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst DATE: November 17, 2015 (updated following 10/19 Regular Meeting and again following the 11/9 CAP Committee meeting) SUBJECT: Updating Regulations for Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties ISSUE This draft ordinance relating to parking limitations on residential properties passed 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. The Committee again reviewed the draft ordinance on November 9 and requested it return with the modifications described below. BACKGROUND Tukwila Municipal Code 8.25.020, Parking Limitations, currently requires that vehicles must be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces, and limits the overall size of the improved surface, but does not set a limit on the total number of cars. Councilmembers 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 community identify 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 appearance. Below is a sample of some other cities' vehicle limitation on residential properties. Some cities specify that all vehicles must be licensed and many exclude motorcycles and mopeds from this requirement. City Limit City Limit Bothell 6 vehicles Renton 4 vehicles Burien 4 vehicles Seattle 3 vehicles Everett 4 vehicles SeaTac No limit Hoquiam 4 vehicles Shoreline 6 vehicles and 2 RVs 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 of a garage or carport. "Vehicles" includes RVs, boats /trailers, and the like, but does not include motorcycles or mopeds. EQN 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. 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 motorcycles or mopeds, shall be parked on a single family residential lot outside of a carport or enclosed garage." At its November 9 meeting the Committee requested the draft ordinance be amended to differentiate properties of greater than or less than 13,000 square feet, recognizing that one standard may not be appropriate for all types of properties The attached draft includes proposed language to address this Note that TMC 8.25.020(D), requiring that "approved durable uniform surfaces outside of structures on -site may cover a maximum of 1,200 square feet or 10% of the lot surface whichever is greater " remains applicable to all residential properties so will cover those above 13,000 square feet. The restriction of six vehicles will apply to properties below 13,000 square feet A copy of the current code is attached for context. FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A RECOMMENDATION Committee discussion on the draft ordinance with a recommendation to the Committee of the Whole on December 14, 2015. ATTACHMENTS Detail on other jurisdictions Draft ordinance Tukwila Municipal Code 8.25 $I f� $ 7t:T` 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 14 vehicles per residential lot 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. Clark County 9.24.010 Depends on zoning designation. Rural /Agricultural, etc allows 3 "other than Rural /Agric" allows none Applies to inoperable vehicles Everett 8.60.030 4 vehicles at a single residential Must be currently licensed and operable address. 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. Hoquiam 3A.10.050 4 vehicles per residential lot 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 Mount Vernon 8.08.050 6 outside a garage 4 allowed in front yard, not more than 2 in combined side and backyards with access restrictions. All on improved surfaces. Port Angeles 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 Renton 4.4.080 4 vehicles per lot Includes vehicles under repair or restoration "unless parked within an enclosed building" Seattle Shoreline Wenatchee 23.44.016 3 vehicles 20.50.410 10.48.160 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 NOTE: Strike- through /underline text reflects revisions made after this ordinance was reviewed at the 10 -26 -15 C.O.W. meeting (revisions requested at the 11 -9 -15 Committee meeting). 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 of 13,000 square feet or less outside of a carport or enclosed garage for a period of more than 48 hours. 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 12- 9- 15.doc LH:bjs Page 1 of 2 91 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 , 2015. ATTEST /AUTH ENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: 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 12- 9- 15.doc LH.bjs WA Page 2 of 2 City Of Tukwila • Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes October 12, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller (Absent: Allan Ekberg) Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Kathy Stetson, Bob Giberson, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code 8.2.5.020, Parking Limitations, to establish a limit on the number of vehicles allowed to be parked on a single family residential property. Currently there is no limit, although the code does require that all vehicles be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces to a maximum of 12,000 feet or 10% of the lot surface, whichever is greater. The proposal would exempt motorcycles and mopeds, and include RVs, boats and trailers. Committee members agreed that the purpose for this regulation would be to improve the look of neighborhoods, and that it makes sense to establish a limit as many other cities in King County have done. Following discussion and clarifying questions, the Committee decided to recommend a limit of six vehicles on residential properties for Committee of the Whole consideration. Additional language addressing different standards for certain acreage, a provision that the prohibition would only apply to those vehicles visible from the street, and a correlation to the number of licensed drivers in a household were also discussed. The Committee did not recommend those items at this time. The Committee also spoke to a concern that this limitation would push more vehicles out to City streets. The Council may wish to discuss a permit program in the future. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 26, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. B. Ordinance: Parking Regulations Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would reenact Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.20, Parking Regulations, and amend certain other sections accordingly. While draft legislation was being developed to address commercial vehicle parking, other parking - related items were identified for an update, and this ordinance captures several proposed amendments to parking - related code as outlined in the informational memo. Committee members asked clarifying questions and expressed support for the draft ordinance as presented. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO OCTOBER 26, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m Next meeting: Monday, October 26, 2015 Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH W Ell City Of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes November 9, 2095 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Bob Giberson, Mike Cusick, Derek Speck, Joyce Trantina, Kathy Stetson, Laurel Humphrey Guests: Deb Twersky, 4Culture; David Puki, Resident; Steve Mullet, Resident; Akeyla Jimerson CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Parking Regulations Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would reenact Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.20, Parking Regulations, and amend certain other sections accordingly. While draft legislation was being developed to address commercial vehicle parking, other parking - related items were identified for an update, and this ordinance captures several proposed amendments to parking - related code as outlined in the informational memo. The draft ordinance passed out of Committee on October 12 with a recommendation of approval, then was referred back to CAP by the Committee of the Whole on October 26, which asked for additional committee discussion on the question of recreational vehicles parked on right of way in residential zones. Currently disallowed, this draft ordinance would allow them up to 24 hours. The Committee discussed this and did not recommend a change to this proposal. The Committee asked staff to return with the following: • Additional information about sufficient public notice tied to the ordinance's effective date. • An amendment to Section 7, pertaining to "Municipal Parks and Trails," to change the reference to 24 hours to 6 hours, making it consistent with the section just above. RETURN TO COMMITTEE. B. Ordinance: Vehicle Parkinq on Residential Properties Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code 8.2.5.020, Parking Limitations, to establish a limit of six on the number of vehicles allowed to be parked on a single family residential property. Currently there is no limit, although the code does require that all vehicles be parked on approved durable uniform surfaces to a maximum of 12,000 feet or 10% of the lot surface, whichever is greater. The proposal would exempt motorcycles and mopeds, and include RVs, boats and trailers. Following public comment received on October 19, the Council President and Committee Chair requested the item return to Committee for additional discussion. W Community Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes November 9, 2015 -Page 2 The Committee, staff and guests discussed the proposal, with Councilmembers asserting continued support for a vehicle limitation toward the goal of improving the appearance of neighborhoods. Code Enforcement staff noted that this proposal will make investigation of ,complaints much easier. The Committee requested staff return with the following: A&L qmkLow • Addition of a time period of 48 hours to clarify that social gatherings or temporary guests will not make a property noncompliant. • Addition of language differentiating lots under and over 13,000 square feet, with lots under that amount being subject to the number limitation and lots over that amount subject to the existing code that specifies vehicle storage on durable uniform surface no greater than 10% of the lot surface. RETURN TO COMMITTEE. C. 2015 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Work Plan Committee members and staff reviewed the updated work plan included in the packet. INFORMATION ONLY. D. Travelers Choice Motel At its September 28, 2015 meeting, the Community Affairs and Parks Committee directed staff to work with 4Culture on a specific proposal and draft lease agreement regarding art- related uses at the Travelers Choice Motel building. While the draft lease is not ready, staff briefed the Committee on the proposed terms of the agreement. The 4Culture board met on Octobober 28, 2015, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, and are expected to vote on December 2. Meanwhile the City will be awarding a demolition bid for the motel properties that may or may not include the Travelers Choice, pending the decisions of the 4Culture Board and the City Council. The Committee of the Whole will be discussing this later tonight and may choose to wait until December 7 to award the demolition bid to accommodate this timing. INFORMATION ONLY. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m Next meeting: Monday, November 23, 2015 u _ Committee Chair Approval Minutes by LH M City Of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes November 23, 2095 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg Staff: David Cline, Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Brenda Holt, Kathy Stetson, Laurel Humphrey CALL TO ORDER: Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1. PRESENTATIONS II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Trakit Citizen Response Module Staff provided an update on the status of eTrakit functionality. Permit review staff across DCD, PW and Fire are using the Trakit system to accept, review and issue permits. eTrakit is an online module that will be accessible to the public and allow users to search permit and code enforcement activity as well as report general issues online. Before going live with this module, staff is working to resolve issues with the citywide address database as well as the recent purchase of Trakit by Sungard. Staff demonstrated the software for the Committee onscreen. INFORMATION ONLY. B. Ordinance: Parking Regulations Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would reenact Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 9.20, Parking Regulations, and amend certain other sections accordingly. In response to committee direction on November 9, staff returned with an amendment to Section 7 and a proposal for public notice. • Section 7, reenacting TMC 9.20.030 (B) is amended to change the time period from 24 to 6 hours to make consistent with other city property referenced in 9.20.030 (A). • Staff proposes the publication of articles in the December Tukwila Reporter, E- Hazelnut, and City website. Final action on the ordinance could be scheduled either after these publications (February 1, 2016) or before (January 2016). The Committee supported the amendment and the communications plan but did not make a recommendation on the schedule for final action. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 14, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. C. Ordinance: Vehicle Parking on Residential Properties Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code 8.2.5.020, Parking Limitations, to establish a limit on the number of vehicles allowed to be parked on a single family residential property. In response to committee direction on November 9, staff returned with an amendment that would impose a limit of 6 only to residential properties under 13,000 square feet. It also adds an exception for periods under 48 hours to accommodate short term gatherings or visitors. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 14, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.. Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m Next meeting: Monday, December 14, 2015 Committee Chair Approval 97