HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2016-02-02 Item 2C - Ordinance/Resolution - Tukwila Municipal Code Title 5 "Business Licenses and Regulations" UpdatesCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Ekberg
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director
BY: Sandy Garrett, Senior Finance Coordinator
DATE: February 2, 2016
SUBJECT: Ordinance: Updates to Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations
and Resolution: adopting a Business License Fee Schedule
ISSUE
The purpose of the proposed amendments within the ordinance includes clarifying language
and removing the fee schedule information.
The purpose of the proposed resolution is to establish business license fees in a format that will
improve clarity and simplify future updates.
BACKGROUND
Title 5 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is a compilation of ordinances that have been combined
and amended over the years to provide clear, concise information related to the process of
issuance of business licenses. As the day to day operations of issuing licenses takes place,
opportunities to fine tune the document are identified. At this time the opportunities identified by
the Finance Department include clarifying language and simplifying the process by establishing
a fee schedule in a separate document.
DISCUSSION
Mention of specific fees throughout the document is removed and replaced with "in accordance
with the fee scheduled adopted by resolution of the City Council ". A proposed resolution setting
forth a schedule of fees is attached.
Chapter 5.04 Section 5.04.010 — Definitions is amended to include the verbiage "Hours worked
includes paid time off." At the end of definition 10. - "Full time equivalent (FTE) ".
Other items are being recommended to clarify language and provide consistency throughout the
document
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no financial impact
RECOMMENDATION
The Finance and Safety Committee is asked to provide a recommendation to forward the
ordinance and resolution to the February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting consent agenda.
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INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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ATTACHMENTS
Draft resolution setting forth a Business License fee schedule
Draft ordinance amending various ordinances as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Title 5,
"Business Licenses and Regulations
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DRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
A BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed current business license fees; and
WHEREAS, adopting business license fees in a separate document will improve
clarity and accessibility and allow them to be more easily updated in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Fee Schedule. Business license fees will be charged according to the
following schedule, which shall supersede any previously adopted business license fee
or penalty.
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ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE
Standard license fee:
Business license fee
$12.00 per full time equivalent employee (FTE)
plus
plus
Revenue generating regulatory
$55.00 per full time equivalent employee (FTE)
license (RGRL) fee
equals
equals
Combined license fee
$67.00 total per full time equivalent employee (FTE)
(business license + RGRL)
Fee Calculation
Minimum Fee
Multiplier
$67.00
x 0.03489 = $ Fee Due
Annual Hours
(up to 1,920 hours)
• Annual hours equal the total number of hours worked in a calendar year by owners,
managers and employees including family members —both full and part time. Hours worked
includes paid time off.
• The multiplier equals the annual combined fee divided by 1,920, which is the standard full -
time equivalent (FTE) annual employee work hours.
• The minimum fee for any license is $67.00, which is the fee for up to 1,920 hours worked
in a calendar year.
Other annual license fees:
Adult Cabaret establishment
$500.00 + Combined license fee (per above calculation)
Adult Cabaret entertainer
$75.00 + Combined license fee (per above calculation)
Adult Cabaret manager
$75.00
Adult Entertainment Cabaret
$500.00 + Combined license fee (per above calculation)
establishment
Adult Entertainment Cabaret
$75.00 + Combined license fee (per above calculation)
entertainer
Adult Entertainment Cabaret
$75.00
manager
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Amusement Center
$500.00 + Combined license fee (per above calculation)
Amusement device fee
$50.00 per device + Combined license fee (per above
calculation)
Amusement device removal fee
$50.00 per device
Amusement device storage fee
$10.00 per device per day
Appeal Fee
$250.00
Cabaret establishment
$300.00 + Combined license fee (per above calculation)
Contractor based outside of Tukwila
Same as Combined license fee (per above calculation)
Panoram premises
$100.00
Panoram device
$50.00 per device
Panoram operator
$725.00
Penalty for late acquisition of
business license (operating a
business without a valid license)
If received or postmarked within 0 to 30 days of
operation = 5% of license fee
If received or postmarked within 31 to 60 days of
operation = 10% of license fee
If received or postmarked within 61 to 90 days of
operation = 15% of license fee
If received or postmarked within 91 to 120 days of
operation = 20% of license fee
If received or postmarked at 121 days of operation or
longer = maximum of 25% of license fee
Penalty for late renewal of business
license
If received or postmarked Feb. 1 through Feb. 28
= 15% of license fee
If received or postmarked March 1 through March 31
= 30% of license fee
If received or postmarked April 1 or later
= 45% of license fee
Peddler /Solicitor
$67.00
Reinstatement of license fee
$50.00
Washington State Patrol WATCH
background check
$12.00
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Section 2. Effective Date. The fee schedule contained in this resolution shall be
effective immediately.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of )2016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Joe Duffie, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON; AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 5,
"BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS," TO REMOVE
OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND FEES FROM THE ORDINANCE
LANGUAGE, CLARIFY APPEAL PROCEDURES, AND ADD A FEE
REFERENCE FOR THE WASHINGTON ACCESS TO CRIMINAL
HISTORY (WATCH) REPORT REQUIRED FOR PEDDLER/
SOLICITOR LICENSE APPLICANTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, the City Council
desires to update Title 5 of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) to clarify the licensing
practices and appeal process and to improve consistency across all types of licenses;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to formalize use of the Washington Access to Criminal
History (WATCH) report in conjunction with the criminal history background
investigation for peddler /solicitor license applicants; and
WHEREAS, business license fees shall be moved into a consolidated fee resolution
for improved clarity and accessibility;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 5.04.010 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §1, 2356 §1,
2333 §1 and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section
5.04.010, Subparagraph 10, are hereby amended to read as follows:
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5.04.010 Definitions
10. "Full time equivalent (FTE)" is a unit of measure equivalent to one employee
working full -time. An FTE equals the number of hours worked by an employee in a
calendar year divided by 1,920 (the work hour figure used by the Washington
Department of Labor and Industries), not to exceed one. Hours worked includes paid
time nff
Section 2. TMC Section 5.04.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §3, 2356 §2,
2333 §3 and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.04.020, are hereby amended
to read as follows:
5.04.020 Applications and fees required
A. Application Required. Any person desiring to establish or conduct any
business enterprise or undertaking within the corporate limits of the City shall first apply
to the Finance Department for a license to conduct such business. The application shall
be upon a form furnished by the Finance Department on which the applicant shall state
the company name and address; the nature of the business activity or activities in which
he /she desires to engage, the place where the business will be conducted; the number
of employees, whether full or part -time, on the payroll as of January 1, or, if a new
business, the number to be employed on the opening date; the Washington State
Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number; and other information pertaining to the
business as required by the City. Owners of residential rental property are not subject
to the application requirements in this chapter but shall adhere to the application
requirements in TMC Chapter 5.06.
B. Fee — General.
1. The application must be accompanied by
li,,.censef the appropriate application fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted
by resolution of the City Council. The license fee for the annual license (Combined
Business License fee) issued under this chapter shall be $67.09-calculated per full -time
equivalent (FTE) employee, which and be s;stscomprised of a $12.00 „ °r ATE
Business License fee, plus a Q55.00 per ATE Revenue Generating Regulatory License
(RGRL) fee calculated in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the
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32. It will be the responsibility of the business or residential rental property
owner to determine the total number of FTE employees and, if required, demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the Finance Director or his/her -deg e that the calculation and
information pertaining to the Combined Business License fee are accurate. € npleyers
Businesses without a full year of operating history shall estimate the number of FTE
employees that will be employed in a 12 -month period.
C. Minimum Fee. There shall be an annual minimum fee for an annua4Combined
Business - License Gf $67.00, `^phi -h --o; °comprised of a $1288 Business License fee
and an $55:00 RGRL fee, in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of
the City Council. An entity subject to exemption pursuant to, except for an eRtit y
defined in TMC Section 5.04.090 may not pay a Combined Business License fee
1. A business with less than $12,000.00 of annual gross receipts shall pay the
minimum license fee.
`) A residential rental nrnne y yMh fewer _thaR 5 units --1, 1- be- exempt from
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32. An entity engaging in some activities or functions that are exempt from the
combined Annual Business License fee and some that are not exempt shall pay an
Annual Business License fee based on the number of furl time equp,- ivulen-tFTE
employees involved in the functions or activities that are not exempt.
43. An individual person operating more than one business as a sole
proprietorship Le th�entiU,rent-all p�- op°rty-within the corporate
limits of the City shall pay only one RGRL fee per year, at an amount equal to the
highest RGRL fee for any one of thate individual's +moult +pte businesses. if not ethepmse
exempt fr m na%yinn t.h.e__lire.n. fee urS.u,an _ -�fl... �s r kh nter. T�A(� Ce(+tinn
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5-.04- 020- C:4This section shall not apply if any one of the businesses oT -p operties
owned by the sole proprietor has three or more fu#44P —eW valet #FTE employees.
54. If a business has more than one location in- within the corporate limits of the
CityTukwila, the Combined Business License fee for each location -shall
inn elude at- learstbe no less than the minimum fee required under this chapter ffe -ems
IeGafiee.
65. The Combined Business License fee for a business required to be licensed
under this chapter and not located within the City's corporate limits shall be calculated
by multiplying the Business License fee by the number of FTE employees working
within the City's corporate limits, but in no event shall the Combined Business License
fee be less than the minimum 4Gepse-fee set forth in this chapter. If the number of FTE
employees is not known at the time of application or renewal of the license, the
business shall estimate the maximum number of FTE employees they anticipate
working within the City's corporate limits in. T -ukw44 -for the 12 -month period subject to
licensure.
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76. Businesses doing business in the City that have no employees physically
working within the City's corporate limits shall pay the minimum fee required under this
chapter.
87. Businesses or organizations eligible for a temporary business license
pursuant to TMC Section 5.04.010 will be required to pay the minimum $67.001 business
licene fee under this chapter. unless �, the This section shall not apply if the applicant is
applyiy g for a license related to his /her is-pa rtici patio n at a City- sponsored event or as
part of an event held at the Tukwila Community Center. If an the applicant is
participaW+ applyinq for a license related to his /her participation at a City- sponsored
event or as part of an event held at the Tukwila Community Center -they the applicant is
w4be- required to complete all application requirements and approvals required by the
City's Parks and Recreation Department.
D. New Businesses. The Combined Business License fee for a new business
shall be based on the estimated number of FTE employees that will work in Tukwila for
a 12 -month period. If, during the first license year for a new business, the City
determines the actual number of employees is significantly different than the estimated
number identified by the business owner, the amount of the Combined Business
License fee will be recalculated for the new business. If the revised Combined a pual
Business License fee is higher than the original Combined Business License fee ap id by
the business owner for the first license year, the business Owner must pay the
difference to the City within 30 days after written not+fi, —_ n- notice of the amount owed
is sent to the business owner by the City.
E. Over - reporting PJ- umbe -of Employees Hours. In the event the business
owner miscounted the number of FTE employee hours by an error factor of more than
15% and paid an excess Combined Business License fee as a result, Aa business may
request that the City refund the overpayment4Gef- s-e fee overpaid on +Fie basis that . - rc,z —a-�� basis
business miSGO anted the n, imher of GTG emn1— h�T �n err r f
l7Gri7f -Yii J "3- fTl'f- JLVQi�TI. "Ci -'TRL T 1 iFl P ' - -b y �UT7- T+ITG�'r
45° The request must be made in writing to the Finance Department, and the City
must receive the request and all supporting documentation no later than 60 days after
the end of the calendar year in which the error was made. If the City is satisfied the
4Ge;-see- business owner paid an excess Combined Business License fee, the City will
refund the excess 4GePze4eeamount paid to theby the licensee business owner.
F. Under - reporting of Employees Hours. If, at the time of license renewal the
City determines the business owner under - reported the number of FTE employees
i order r time of application or renewa4
hours for the preceding year was-- a„a��- rape- rted -�-t- tom. -�r„- ,moo,- app,��, o, ,�Tr�.� y
an error factor of more than 15 %, the business shall pay the balance of the app4Gabie
corrected Combined Business License fee (calculated as the difference between the
paid Combined Business license fee and the corrected Combined Business License
fee), together with a penalty of 20% of such balance due. The business shall also
reimburse the City for any accounting, legal, or administrative expenses incurred by the
City in determining the under - reporting andor in collecting the add }tiopaE
arn-o tsbalance due. The Finance Director shall mail written notice of the balance due
to the business owner, and the business shall pay said - amain -ntthe
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balance due to the City within 30 days of the date the written notice is mailed by the
City. If the City does not receive timely payment, an additional penalty shall be added,
applyin based upon the schedule for late payments set forth in this chapter.
G. Payment by Draft or Check. Payment made by draft or check shall not be
deemed a payment of the Combined Business License fee unless and until the same
has been honored in the usual course of business, nor shall acceptance of any such
check or draft operate as a quittance or discharge of the Combined Business License
fee unless and until the check or draft is honored. Any person who submits a Combined
Business License fee payment by check to the City, pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter, shall be assessed an NSF fee set by the Finance Director if the check is
returned unpaid by a bank or other financial institution for insufficient funds in the
account or for any other reason.
Section 3. TMC Section 5.04.050 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §4, 2356 §4,
2333 §5 and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.04.050, are hereby amended
to read as follows:
5.04.050 Late acquisition or renewal
A. Penalty. For new businesses (Failure to pay the Combined Business License
fee by the first day of commencing business operations pursuant to TMC Section
5.04.020 will result in a late acquisition penalty in accordance with the fee schedule
adopted by resolution of the City Councileq to F
— of the - iGeRfee —fo7 the first
month of dehnqUeRGy and an additional Penalty of 0
de!iRquenGy, Rot to exceed a total non % of the licence fee For renewing
V< , iQ'C L�- � =7CG�i l.C�'Ci- TOtiLT'1' TJ\.TTaTC�'9iT0� �..- 1'i'c- ill- rJ[i1 -ll -.
businesses, fFailure to pay the afwuatCombined Business License renewal fee by
January 31st shall constitute delinquency and shall result in a penalty in accordance
with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Councilequal to 15,1 of the
L' reGeipted or postmarked Febp i�ry 'I
errrcrr-rcc..-.cr- iz . prr_rccr y —r
through February 28. if app'ji.cation and r)ayment is -eceipted or postmarked MaFGh 1
tt rourlh fa rh 31- t a penalty _of '2(1 -QV- of the business license fee �Vttf -mace added. if
,1,1Gation and payment is FeG6pted or postmarked April 1 or later, a peRalty of 45% e
the business loGense fee will be added. No business license and /or renewal for the
current period shall be granted until all delinquent fees, together with penalties, have
been paid in full. The Finance Director or his /her designee is authorized, but not
obligated, to waive all or any portion of the penalties and interest provided herein in the
event the Finance Director or "s/her designee determines that the late payment was
the result of excusable neglect or extreme hardship.
B. Collection of Fees and Penalties. Any license fee due and unpaid under this
chapter, and all penalties thereon, shall constitute a debt to the City and may be
collected in court proceedings in the same manner as any other debt in like amount,
which remedy shall be in addition to any and all other existing remedies.
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C. Revocation of License. The Finance Director may revoke any business
license issued pursuant to this chapter to any business or other person who is in default
in a-Ry-payment of any license fee hereunder, or who shall otherwise fail to comply with
any of the provisions of this chapter. Notice of such revocation shall be mailer: +n +he
1iGeRSe -1`11e er by the Finance D;,tiGtG�r_, issued pursuant to TMC Section 5.04.110.D.
and -oOn and after the date thereof-of the notice of revocation any such business
subject thereto that continues to engage in business shall be deemed to be operating
without a licenses and shall be subject to any and all penalties herein provided.
D. There shall be a penalty to reinstate any business license revoked through
nonaavment of the Combined Business License fee. The penalty shall be in
----,d-- nI — I e ��o it identified in the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council
to +ness l+c-e i -s R+ of the business _License
fee.
Section 4. TMC Section 5.04.070 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §5, 2356 §5,
2333 §6 and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.04.070, are hereby amended
to read as follows:
5.04.070 Change in UBI #, ownership, physical location or nature of business
The license granted pursuant heretoin puns RG ,here -of shall be used to conduct
the particular business or type of business at the designated address for which such
license is issued. Any license holder with a change in the nature of the business, a
change in the Unified Business Identifier (UBI) issued by the Washington State
Department of Licensing, a change in the physical location of the business, and /or a
change in ownership of the business shall immediately RectissTtate submit a r°T°we-d
new application for licensee to the Finance Department documenting the relevant
chap e s . A change in the the nature of business GhaR9.e in the I Inifiodl B iciness
lden #ifierUBI or a change in ownership for the business will also require payment of the
applicable license fee set forth in the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council in addition to the submission of a new application.
Section 5. TMC Section 5.04.110 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2352 §2, 2333 §8
and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.04.110, are hereby amended to read as
follows-
5.04.110 Denial, Suspension, Revocation
A. The Finance Director may deny any business license application pursuant to
TMC Section 5.04.105.
B. The Finance Director may deny, suspend or revoke any license under this
chapter where one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. The licensee is in default of any fee, charges or amounts due and payable to
the City of Tukwila, as outlined in the Tukwila Municipal Code or City policy.
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2. The license was procured by fraud or by a false or misleading representation
of fact in the application, or in any report or record required to be filed with the Finance
Department.
3. The building, structure, equipment, operation or location of the business for
which the license was issued does not comply with the requirements or standards of the
Tukwila Municipal Code.
4. The license holder, his or her employee, agent, partner, director, officer or
manager has knowingly violated any provisions of any chapter of the Tukwila Municipal
Code, or has knowingly permitted, failed to prevent, or has otherwise allowed a violation of
any of the provisions of any chapter of the Tukwila Municipal Code to occur on his or her
business premises.
5. The license holder, his or her employee, agent, partner, director, officer or
manager has repeatedly violated any provision of City policies or the Tukwila Municipal
Code after having received notice of such violation.
56. Conduct of the business would be in violation of any local, state or federal
law, rule or regulation prohibiting the conduct of that type of business.
76. The property at which the business is located has been determined by a
court to be a chronic nuisance property, a Violation Notice and Order for a chronic
nuisance property has been issued and not timely remedied or appealed, or the Hearing
Examiner has determined the property to be a chronic nuisance property, as provided in
TMC Chapter 8.27.
C. Upon determination that grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a
license exist, the Finance Director shall send the applicant or license holder a Notice of
Denial, Suspension or Revocantiio.nn.,, der„all,suspension Gr rev anon
p nr the Ti ikwila nni nir�ip_ -I
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etiGe of #le violation. The Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation shall set forth
the grounds for and terms of the denial, suspension or revocation, and a statement
advising that the prser}- applicant or license holder that he /she may appeal frornthe
Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation-4e-the- Hea4ng -O-ff oeT in accordance with
the provisions of TMC Section 5.04.112.
�anri 4ed -wi,t - the Gin�nro sic from the at-. &I of ror` + f the Not
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of Denial, Suspension or ReveGatmOR, and that failure to so appeal shall GGRstitute a
i- iRist.'raa_tirve hearing --F - determiYnation o- vii -iiie
matter. II l
r_�pGrR issi�.pu_n e of Alntino 0 the license
longel: valid and current, i finless appealed as nr�nVirded in thiR chapter jn whi�_�.tih._ ---- -the
offer t of the si snension nr the revnnotinn is c +overt nenrdi the O i +nnme of the a
efIIeGt yr -- he —saJpc l-si—e r ---F —c —ri..� --- -1rari -i stayed cr -p� Trcrnr9--crry �crc�virrc- yr -ern - N a
The filing of such appeal shall stay the action of the Finance Director pending decision
on the appeal by the City Hearing Examiner or other hearing body Pursuant to TMC
Section 5.04.112(E).
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D. Receipt of the Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation. The Notice of
Denial, Suspension or Revocation shall be: 1M ser -sent to the applicant or
license holder either percnnally nr by registered nia4ti=nq
se#4ied mail , postage prepaid, return receipt requested to ;i lch lir-.Pn,;L- hnlder-��
her last ,nawnat the address as-provided oin the license application; (2) hand delivered
to the address provided on the license application; or Atte- matively, the — Rfl -cw-
(3) posted upon the premises where such applicant or license holder conducts the his er
t-ef--business which that is the subject of the denied, suspended or revoked license.
Notice shall be deemed received by the applicant or license holder upon posting, hand
delivery, or 3 business days after mailing, whichever occurs first.
Section 6. TMC Section 5.04.112 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §6, 2333 §9
and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.04.112, are hereby amended to read as
follows:
5.04.112 Appeal of Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation
A. )Ako eF the Finan-c -e-� nr or his /her res- ntiti�� YmTn�°� there iii vuia�i°
rc.rrc�vv-�-crr�..�- r�-rur -rc� vim, arrrrsrrri.-r -u'�. ,
for s
Chute ,- th °- r- P,';anti -Director, �—or hrsmer-d8s;g nee ; shall t- notif�- thG��TS ^vnrhvt- ing -,.
t♦ce is, h�i re v er�°.rl mail nr h�nrJ rle oon�f h.i�i /rhei aeterrrmigp,i itiEn �rvfiGe -mai to
the - addle -& nn e licence droll he_deemed rer+eiyedi three business _d_a_�s_af+. --., mai.l�i.ng.
T �, �, crrcJ sa —v r r c.,—ri cac.- c.- r- r- rya— r�c.-�- rvt.,�r n-�, .,
t 91i- ,
A_-B. The t+cens°z— applicant or license holder may appeal the decision of the
Finance Director or his/her designee to suspend, deny or revoke a business license by
filing a written notice of appeal to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days e-f-following
receipt of the Notice of Denial Suspension or Revocation.thhee dec+SR The notice of
appeal must state the grounds for appeal, including and the- basis detailed explanation
of fey why the decision to suspend, deny or revoke was incorrect. To e— accepted4The
notice of appeal must be accompanied by an Appeal Fee of $250.00 in accordance with
the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A timely notice of appeal
shall stay the effect of the notice of non - issuance until the City's Hearing Examiner or other
hearing body issues a written decision on the appeal.
BG. Upon timely filing of a reneint of the notice of appeal, the Finance Director shall
schedule seta data e fer hearing on the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner. The
hearing shall be conducted no later than 30 days from the date of the notice of appeal,
unless an extension is agreed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered by the Hearing
Examiner for good cause shown. Notice of the hearing will be mailed to the applicant or
licensee -er- -app i=c- rat.
CO. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden of
proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may affirm,
reverse or modify the Finance Director's of- h+s>t "re-; Q°sign's- decision.
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D-E. Within 20 business days, excluding holidays recognized by the City of Tukwila,
from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing Examiner
shall issue a written decision which shall set forth the reasons therefor.
off M.111.111FINWAMMUM
Section 7. TMC Section 5.06.210 Amended. Ordinance No. 2281 §1 (part), as
codified at TMC Section 5.06.210, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.06.210 Appeal
A U,Pv^_notic-eof ner issuanGe# a Certificate_ef omnlianEe- The owner may
appeal the non - issuance of a Certificate of Compliance by filing a written notice of appeal,
speG., . e particular- r e+a �vh+ch tl meat- sed with the City Clerk
within 10 calendar days following o inc'„rr,�.a -p.n9 �,h- ,�aate —of the receipt of the notice of
non - issuance. The notice of appeal must state the grounds for appeal, including a
detailed explanation of why the decision was incorrect. The notice of appeal must be
accompanied by an Appeal Fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by
resolution of the City Council. A timely notice of appeal shall stay the effect of the notice of
non - issuance until the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body issues a written
decision on the appeal.
B. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the r'i +�,,y Clerk ,, ;s,l eT A-s" g,nee Finance
Director shall schedule a hearing on the appeal before athe City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body. The hearing shall be conducted no later than 3045 business days from
the date of the notice of appeal, unless an extension is agreed to by the appellant or
otherwise ordered by the Hearing Examiner or other hearing body-for good cause shown.
Notice of the hearing will be mailed to the owner.
C. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden of
proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may affirm,
reverse or modify the Finance Director's decision.
CD. Within 44-20 business days, excluding holidays recognized by the City of Tukwila,
from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall issue a written decision, which shall set forth the reasons therefor.
_B____A rtonision of the Hearing Examiner to r-;eGt an - a Untimohi chill ho fin�I
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Section 8. TMC Section 5.08.010 Amended. Ordinance No. 1586 §2 (part), as
codified at TMC Section 5.08.010, is hereby amended to read as follows:
When used in this chapter and unless otherwise distinctly expressed, the following
words and phrases shall have the meaning set out in this section:
1. "Cabaret" means any room, place or space whatsoever in the City in which
any music, singing, dancing or other similar entertainment is permitted in connection with
the - area -in --any hotel, restaurant, caf9au44ch_FGGm club, tavern, or eating place selling,
serving, or rop viding the public, with or without charge, food and /or liquor. The words
"music" and "entertainment" as used in this chapter shall not apply to radios, televisions,
Luke boxes or similar mechanical or technical devices. any other place of public reseft
opens forsErvTEe —t the ni hlir �n-
"h'" 0 profit, where -food and'-
rochmontc pro roniil�rl�� contort �nrJ �ni e theatriGal norfnrm�nnoc rl�nro nr mi'&ie_er
rc..y- rrr��..rrcr�r+r�. -rc- , v- crrc:c4 rrurrv�,r� crc�rr- rcc.�-rr -r -rrx
any cGrr pati%on _nof the aforesaid aG iS Main rtair-'rted OF permitted at a minima m of fns it
e.�f.e R+S per month nnri � ��h.e.r-e,aGGe icr�a.. cone is nrnhihited OF limited her
re awns -of age.
2. "Persons" ind de —means any individual, firm, corporation, company,
partnership, marital community, association, an unincorporated association, o-r-any person
acting in a fiduciary capacity, or other entity or group of persons however organized.
3. "Liquor" shall have the definition set forth in RCW 66.04.010.
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mc� �.�� nrfnrmc any exh,li.h tio.n nr danno of any
} 4. E-- n�terta�I�Re�, , ,- �- a„- �a�n�j/-- pe�rsF}r��rv�h6 --p '-Y�
type- �{irh`rrn -u -c crburet insofar acs such exhlbltr:On yr — FIGe-i -n. elves exposure to view of.airy
pertiOR of tHhe '-,Feast plow the_ t.On of the areela OF any portion of #o_—
butteGks vulva nv
nR4/or ge -n talc -, whethcer � - r not such n n nr anyono eTCO nhorges or
ontS � fao fnr ci (-h ovhihitinn nr rt�noo
Section 9. TMC Section 5.08.030 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §1 and 1586 §2
(part), as codified at TMC Section 5.08.030, are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.08.030 Cabaret license required - Fee
It is unlawful to conduct, open up,- manage-aF operate or maintain any cabaret as
defined in TMC Section 5.08.010 within the City without a valid license to do so to be
known as the "cabaret license." The anRu cabaret license fee therefor shall be paid
annually, $300.00 in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council. Each such license shall be non - assignable and nontransferable, and the fee
paid shall be nonrefundable.
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Section 10. TMC Section 5.08.040 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §2, 1648 §1
and 1586 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.08.040, are hereby amended to read as
follows-
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A No pe • mow.. a as r manage,, a • • cabaret . the thou e
shall work as an ente a;ner at
Gabaret in flh-e City '061+11-101-It -- Gurre.. entertainer's license under thas-Gfiapter-. 11 cabar
be issued •
1. A natural person who has not attained the age of 21 years, except that
licenses may be issued to persons who have attained the age of 18 with respect to
cabarets where no intoxicatina liquors are served or provided.
A oerson who has been convicted of or forfeited bail for anv of the followin
within three years prior to filing the application.
a. A felony which is reasonably related to a person's fitness or ability to
conduct. manaae or operate a cabaret.
b. A violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance concerning the
manufacture, possession, or sale of liquor.
c. A violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance concerninq the
manufacture possession or sale of narcotics.
3. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent,
unless such manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required by the
licensee.
4. A oartnershio. unless all members of the partnership are qualified to obtain
a license under this chapter.
5. A corporation unless all of its officers, directors and stockholders are
qualified to obtain a license under this chapter. TheGabaFet liGeRSe shall he issued to
re+
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. The rrn��rTVC— vr— c�rr- c,rrc..,TCarr -re-� S- iTCe{�5�.� -a
be frorn lan �anr 1 too Deecemberr -31 —Of each year. . anh such license shall expire at
11 rrJC shall expire
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E. nln r son -18 -years of age m_.r_ a, h.�.amgage- r- s-}iGense or nrit� �inor'c
ur- .�vr-cc.r y iti c.rrw— ar—�'n �ciTr�a..T..�
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Section 11. TIVIC Section 5.08.050 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §3 and 1586
§2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.08.050, are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.08.050 License application procedure
A. Cabaret License. An applicant for a cabaret license shall make application
therefor on the application forms provided by the Finance Director. Each such
application form shall require the following information:
1. The name, home address, home telephone number, date and place of
birth, and social security number of the applicant, if the applicant is an individual;
2. The names, home addresses, home telephone numbers, dates and places
of birth, and social security numbers of the officers and directors of the applicant, if the
applicant is a partnership. If the applicant is any other type of business entity, then the
applicant shall provide the same information requested in this subsection for all
managers or other persons who control the business decisions of that entity;
3. The name, address, and telephone number of the cabaret, and the names
of all on -site managers of the cabaret; and
4. The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property on
which the cabaret is located.
Each application must be completed in full and signed by the applicant in affidavit or
declaration form wherein the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the
applicant has personal knowledge of all matters asserted in said application and that the
statements contained therein are true and complete.
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GB. Duty to Supplement Application. In the event that any information on any
application for a license under this chapter becomes outdated or otherwise inaccurate,
an applicant or license holder pre m ptly -shall promptly notify the Finance Director in
writing and provide current information.
DC. All Completed Applications. A completed application shall be submitted to
the Finance Director. An application shall not be considered to be completed unless
accompanied by a receipt or other notation from the City showing payment of the
required license fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
The Finance Director shall refer a completed application to the following City
department heads for investigation and report as follows:
1. The Chief of Police shall provide a criminal history record of the applicant,
2. The Director of the Department of Community Development shall provide a
report stating whether or not the application or premises of the business reflect any
actual or potential violations of the City zoning code; and
3. The Building Official shall provide a report indicating whether or not said
premises are in compliance with all applicable health, safety and building statutes and
regulations.
Section 12. Regulations Established. TMC Section 5.08.055, "Licenses - Subject
to State Liquor and Cannabis Board Rules," is hereby established to read as follows:
5.08.055 Licenses - Subject to State Liquor and Cannabis Board Rules.
Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any rules or regulations
of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board relating to the sale of intoxicating
liquor.
Section 13. TMC Section 5.08.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §7, 2355 §6,
1796 §3 (part) and 1586 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.08.080, are hereby
amended to read as follows:
5.08.080 Appeals and hearing
A. Receipt of the Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation. The Notice of
Denial Suspension or Revocation shall be: (1 ) sent to the applicant or license holder
by registered mail at the address provided on the license application (2) hand delivered
to the address provided on the license application; or (3) posted upon the premises
where such applicant or license holder conducts the business that is the subject of the
denied suspended or revoked license. Notice shall be deemed received by_ the
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applicant or license holder upon posting, hand delivery, or 3 business days after
mailina. whichever occurs first.
AB. The applicant or license holder may appeal the decision of the Finance Director
to suspend, deny or revoke a cabaret license by filing a written notice of appeal to the
City Clerk within 10 calendar days following receipt of the Notice of Denial, Suspension
or Revocation. The notice of appeal must state the grounds for appeal, including a
detailed explanation of why the decision to suspend, deny or revoke was incorrect. The
notice of appeal must be accompanied by an Appeal Fee in accordance with the fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A timely notice of appeal shall stay
the effect of the notice of suspension, non - issuance or revocation until the City's
Hearing Examiner or other hearing body issues a written decision on the appeal.
nn11 nersnn annrieyerd by the action of the Fina RGe D;,Fer` +nr in ref y-� to ��sire or renew
L"R'"'V 1- f'�1 " "'tii- IVTTTGIT Y��'�'7- 1'g -'LV YJ.�1ti �'T- I- L+1- rC+ -Y "P
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such other hearinn hnrllt as may hereafter bL established by the ('i +y Council for the
ity such -oth �� a 4I g body c ° -by th` 'i+x
hhearing of si �h anneals hl/ filinn nn +ire of anneal Inli +h the ('itl/ r'lerh wi +hin '10 An% /s of
e.-ctpYT�ng of appeals, � u rr�rle v I/p �T{r�rp�vTt TI }
Of
re G e I V I R g nrrvtilr-ie - CTTe G C [ ivi - L�fcG r� -TiT�a p'�J e 'tZi' �CrrG�tz°ZT�re
grounds for anneal anrd +he basic for IeIh11 + e de.nG�cinn Imes incorrect and include en
- c+-r- cr�r- rv-- cr�c.��usrs- racy -crr . �rvr- I- vv�r-TCO'r-r-cti-r-- urrrr -n ic�r�a�. -crrr
BC. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the Finance Director shall schedule a
hearing on the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body. The
hearing_ shall be conducted no later than 30 days from the date of the notice of appeal,
unless an extension is agreed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered by the Hearing
Examiner or other hearing body for good cause shown. Notice of the hearing will be
mailed to the applicant or licensee.
D. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden
of proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may
affirm reverse or modify the Finance Director's decision.# -rece
of timely no +ine of anneal shall se+ relate fnr n hearinn of si inh anneal Iefi +hin ZV�s
oT-a- err- r- rt.- r�r-IZV�rt�c.- vr- erPpr.�.arrulr . ��. r- u-- crc�YC- IVr- U-- rrc.- arrrrcJ- v'�- .JCn- -ITU17pG- cxr- vvm -rfrr
from role - the date o -rcrc�' h r e1e4 pt- excEept a s s npe c if rem i n T -I -r A rr' e ni r3. no -cPr) C T -i i
hearing s4a"_ Y 1 sti_m()i: y_,-t , se evidence
maymay hear oral argument and reneiye written The filing of sr c-h anneal shall s +ay
�Q� - -I T�..Ql— l7T[aY� -C.Yr , ,� and vvv.. .� ... CLl- 1 —t7l-I C+Tii�lir4— ilTrTr�'!— JCiG -f f U1.J r.JZ�- QTJfI'QTf —J�l ay
she ar�nf +he FlnaRGe DireGtor__pe%the- onision of +he hea4ng
�' Thn rderisinn of t_h.�hearinn ho� re.m_a rdeGisinn of +he Ginanre
- -I �Yl.v— QI..VTi7T'lJl --pq T�TlTlT3�'lJ'C.J O —lIr' _" _ 1'1_ Gi— Ci�C+ -[7r TI CJTI 'V1 Ll ll.r I 11IUIIVV
B {feet a pr�J se- ofi-t "e-e1- ;de�e. -Thle proof
shall he nn +he annellan+
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BE. Within 20 business days excluding holidays recognized by the City of Tukwila,
from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall issue a written decision which shall set forth the reasons
therefor.
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AM= MZARIM610MMIN
Section 14. TMC Section 5.12.030, A. and E., Amended. Ordinance No. 1887 §4
(part), as codified at TMC Section 5.12.030, Subparagraphs A and E, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5.12.030 License — application
Subparagraph A.
A. Applicants for a license under this chapter must be at least 18 years of age and
must file with the Qty--Cr Finance Director an application in writing on a form to be
furnished by the City. The license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be renewed
annually. At the time of initial application or renewal, the applicant shall present picture
identification which shall include:
1. a motor vehicle operator's license, issued by the State of Washington,
bearing the applicant's photograph, date of birth, and signature; or
2. a Washington State - issued identification card bearing the applicant's
photograph, date of birth, and signature, or
3. a valid US Passport
Subparagraph E.
E. At the time of filing, each applicant shall pay a non - refundable fee in the-an
amount of $58-in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council to cover the City's cost of investigation and the issuance of a permit, including
each peddler, principals and /or employer.
Section 15. TMC Section 5.12.040 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §12 and 1887
§5, as codified at TMC Section 5.12.040, are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.12.040 Investigation of applicant— issuance and denial of license
A. The Finance Director shall refer the application to the Police Department, which
shall determine the accuracy of the information contained in the application and conduct
a criminal history background investigation of the applicant. The applicant's information
shall be submitted to the Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History
Section (WASIS) Any Washington State criminal history conviction records on the
applicant shall be provided to and reviewed by the City of Tukwila Police Department.
The applicant shall submit an additional fee for the WATCH (Washington Access to
Criminal History) background check in accordance with the fee schedule to be adopted
by resolution of the City Council. Upon completion of the investigation, the Police
Department shall forward a recommendation for approval or denial to the Finance
Director.
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B. If, as a result of the investigation, the character and business responsibility of
the applicant is found to be satisfactory, the Finance Director shall issue the license to
the applicant. The Finance Director shall deny the applicant the license if the applicant
has:
1. Committed any act consisting of fraud or misrepresentations;
2. Committed any act which, if committed by a license holder, would be
grounds for suspension or revocation of a license;
3. Within the previous 10 years, been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony
directly relating to the occupation of peddler, including, but not limited to, those
misdemeanors and felonies involving moral turpitude, fraud or misrepresentation;
4. Been refused a license under the provisions of the chapter; providing,
however, that any applicant denied a permit under the provisions of this chapter may
reapply if and when the reasons for denial no longer exist; or
5. Made any false or misleading statement in the application.
C. The denial of a license to an individual, corporation, partnership or other
organization which serves as the employer or principal for individual peddlers, shall be a
sufficient basis to deny a license to the individual applicants who are employed by or
acting as an agent for the applicant.
Section 16. TMC Section 5.12.040 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §12 and 1887
§5, as codified at TMC Section 5.12.040, are hereby amended to add Subparagraph D to
read as follows:
Subparagraph D.
D. The notice of non - issuance of a peddler's license shall be sent to the applicant or
license holder by registered mail at the address provided on the license application.
Notice shall be deemed received by the applicant 3 business days after mailing.
Section 17. TMC Section 5.12.070.B. Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2335 §13 and
1887 §8, as codified at TMC Section 5.12.070, Subparagraph B, are hereby amended to
read as follows:
Subparagraph B.
B. Upon determination that grounds for revocation of a license exist, the Finance
Director shall send the license holder a notice of revocation by certified mail, return receipt
requested. Such notice shall be effective- deemed received by the license holder 3
business days after mailing and the revocation shall be effective 10 days immediately
thereafter. Gf +ho +o., ,rte" PerkA set forth in-TVC-SeGfi-en
F 9 7 () Rr) loco a +im ly RotiGe Gf ippool is fi c`�_`oTpeG4ie th
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Section 18. TMC Section 5.12.080 Amended. Ordinance No. 1887 §9, as codified
at TMC Section 5.12.080, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.12.080 Appeals and nearing
A. Upon notice of non iss, r,Gan er', IicePze-,tThe applicant
or license holder may appeal the decision of the Finance Director to not issue or revoke
a peddler's license by filing a written notice of appeal, specifying the nor+irvfilar reason', --',
al is hose with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days e# -and
l
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c,�,,ng -t "e date -of the- following receipt of the notice of non - issuance or revocation.
The notice of appeal must state the grounds for appeal, including a detailed explanation
of why the decision was incorrect. The notice of appeal must be accompanied by an
Appeal Fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted bV resolution of the City
Council. A timely notice of appeal shall stay the effect of the notice of non - issuance or
revocation until the Hearing Examiner or other hearing body issues a written decision on
the appeal. AR ''ntimoly no#�of o� appeal shall be ro7 Gtea5 such by the (_olerk end no
B. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the Clerk Finance Director shall
schedule a hearing on the appeal before the City's a- Hearing Examiner or other hearing
body. The hearing shall be conducted no later than 4 -530 days from the date of the
notice of appeal, unless an extension is agreed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered
by the Hearing Examiner or other hearing body for good cause shown. Notice of the
hearing will be mailed to the applicant or licensee.
C. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden
of proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may
affirm reverse or modify the Finance Director's decision.
CD. Within 4420 business days, excluding holidays recognized by the City of
Tukwila, from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing
Examiner or other hearing body shall issue a written decision, which shall set forth the
reasons therefor.
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Section 19. TMC Section 5.48.030 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §19 and 1273
§3, as codified at TMC Section 5.48.030, are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.48.030 License Fees
A. The license fee for each amusement center shall be- $500.00 per anRUM in
accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. Such fee
shall be payable annual
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B. The amusement device fee shall be $50.00 per maGhine per aRRHM in
accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. Such fee
shall be payable annually.
Section 20. TMC Section 5.48.040 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §20 and 1273
§4, as codified at TMC Section 5.48.040, are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.48.040 Issuance of license
A. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to apply for an amusement center
license under the provisions of this chapter shall have a Conditional Use Permit as
required in the Zoning Code of the City.
B. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to apply for one or more of the licenses
provided for by this chapter shall make a written application for such license or licenses
with the Finance Director on a form prescribed by the Finance Director. At the time of
applying for such license, said applicant shall deposit with the Finance Director the full
amount of the license fee for the period for which application is made, in accordance
with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. This appliGatioR fee
shall be held by the FinaRc;e iFeGtor PeRdiRg gFaRting or denial of said _application;
previded, however, that 0 ef said fee shall not be refURded OR the event that t
application as deRied. Said 0
C. Said application shall be reviewed by a committee made up of the Finance
Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Planning Director. The committee shall establish
the qualifications of the applicant for the license being applied for and to assure
compliance of all the laws, rules and regulations of the City regarding the installation
and maintenance of the amusement devices. The decision of the review committee to
grant or deny the application may be appealed te- the— C+fi�-- COan«��4t"in days-.in 10
accordance with TMC Section 5.48.100.
D. All licenses issued under this chapter shall be issued only to the person, firm or
corporation; the license may not be transferred without prior written consent of the City
following review of the proposed transfer by the license review committee.
E. All licenses issued allowing amusement devices within business operations
must be prominently displayed. Each license will indicate the number of operable
machines allowed on the premises.
F. All ronitil_ eoval- application and renewal fees for amusement center licenses and
amusement devices, in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the
City Council, shall be due and payable on the first day of October of each year.
G. All licenses issued hereunder shall be good for a period of one year_.;
nnmmonrinn (lntnhor 1 ronolniolc horofnr shall be ci ihiont to the same review acrthn�h
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the4ic- el,se---were -be+�g ;issued- orig+ealty.-
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Section 21. TMC Section 5.48.060.B. Amended. Ordinance No. 1273 §6, as
codified at TMC Section 5.48.060, Subparagraph B, is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Subparagraph B.
B. If the penalties and delinquency fees are not paid within 90 days after the due
date, all amusement devices will be removed from the premises at the direction of the
Chief of Police. An amusement device $50.00removal fee on each machine shall be
Gr afge -plus an amusement device storage fee of $10.00 per day per machine shall be
charged in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
Section 22. Regulations Established. TMC Section 5.48.100, "Appeals and
hearings," is hereby established to read as follows:
5.48.100 Appeals and hearing
A. The applicant or license holder may appeal the decision of the committee, to
suspend, deny or revoke a license by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk
within 10 calendar days following receipt of the Notice of Denial, Suspension or
Revocation. The notice of appeal must state the grounds for appeal, including a
detailed explanation of why the decision to suspend, deny or revoke was incorrect. The
notice of appeal must be accompanied by an Appeal Fee in accordance with the fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A timely notice of appeal shall stay
the effect of the notice of non - issuance or revocation until the City's Hearing Examiner
or other hearing body issues a written decision on the appeal.
B. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the Finance Director shall schedule a
hearing on the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body. The
hearing shall be conducted no later than 30 days from the date of the notice of appeal,
unless an extension is agreed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered by the Hearing
Examiner or other hearing body for good cause shown. Notice of the hearing will be
mailed to the applicant or licensee.
C. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden
of proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may
affirm reverse or modify the committee's decision.
D. Within 20 business days excluding holidays recognized by the City of Tukwila,
from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall issue a written decision which shall set forth the reasons
therefor.
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Section 23. TMC Section 5.52.050 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §26 and 1475
§1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.52.050, are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.52.050 License fee — Terms — Assignment — Renewals
A. The license year for licenses under this chapter shall be from January 1 to
December 31. All licenses under this chapter shall expire on December 31 of each
year. Except as hereinafter provided, all license fees under this chapter shall be
payable on an annual basis. Annual license fees shall be as follows: for a Panoram
premises license, Panoram device license and /or Panoram operator license shall be in
accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Citv Council.
B. License fees under TMC Section 5.52.050.A shall not be prorated_, except that
Licenses issued under this chapter may not be assigned or transferred to other
premises, operators or devices.
C. On or before December 31 of each year, a licensee under this chapter shall file
an application for renewal each license he wishes to use in the next license year. An
application for renewal of a license shall be filed in the same manner as an o4g4ia4
initial application for such a license, and shall be accompanied by an r°n fee in an
amount equal to the license fee applicable to an original application for such a license
in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. -afder
TIVIC 5.52-450-.A, OR FeRe al ,Applications filed after December 31,_shall be the
F+n ^ancL4D°�4n4eptGler4- assessed a_nd- ool!eot.an additional charge as follows:
1. If the application is more than 6 but less than 31 days late, the additional
charge is 25% of the re^ewal application fee.
2. If the application is more than 30 but less than 61 days late, the additional
charge is 50% of the fe ;eve;- application fee.
D. If a licensee, on or before December 31 of any year, gives written notice to the
Finance Director that he will not, after —December 33-11, conduct business in a manner
requiring a license under this chapter after December 31, such licensee may reapply for
a license at any time he wishes to conduct a business requiring such a license.
E. If a licensee does not give written notice as provided for in TMC Section
5.52.050.D or, having given such notice, operates after December 31 in a manner
requiring a license under this chapter and does not renew such required license as
provided in TMC Section 5.52.050.C, such license shall be automatically revoked on the
61 st day felle,'' -
; -g t-he p4e &e Mber -34of the year, and such licensee may not reapply
for such license for a period of one year from such date of revocation. Upon such
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revocation, the Finance Director shall promptly mail written notice of such revocation to
such licensee. The revocation shall be deemed received by the licensee 3 days after
mailing.
Section 24. TMC Section 5.52.100 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §30, 1796 §3
(part), and 1475 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.52.100, are hereby amended to
read as follows:
5.52.100 Appeal and hearing
A. The applicant or license holder may appeal the decision of the Finance Director
to suspend, deny or revoke a license issued under this chapter by filing a written notice
of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 days followinq receipt of the notice of suspension,
denial or revocation. Any-persen aggFieved by, �the� action of t-he+c�� B�ec�ft�o /+� -i�n�
reitavi%�g -- s�sL�iae� renew any - iice{�SJe— under this �zaptEi tC`I- pera -r
perm y sus..r
. - - ai license under nci -°i dr, ecr r i}'r� is �+chr- ` h n+hotr tuh-l�o�raivne n the r i7Tr i 9 � kc -
to_appeal such . 7nn - +n -he- jQjty- -He.
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Ealing -a -,,The notice of appeal must state the grounds for appeal, including a detailed
explanation of why the decision was incorrect tho City Clerk within _,_0 _a.pyv�nf
reGeivTO_,_,_g_notice ofthe acc_a_ hen, wh-ieh-appeat4sr -takep —The notice of appeal must be
accompanied by an Appeal Fee in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by
resolution of the City Council. A timely notice of appeal shall stay the effect of the
notice of non - issuance or revocation until the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing
body issues a written decision on the appeal except as provided in TMC Section
5.52.100. E.
B. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the Finance Director shall schedule a
hearing on the appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body. The
hearing shall be conducted no later than 30 days from the date of the notice of appeal,
unless an extension is geed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered by the Hearinq
Examiner or other hearing body for good cause shown. Notice of the hearing will be
mailed to the applicant or licensee. on receipt of a timely notice of
V1T iLLLI i VI U timely CIVL VI
appeal, shall set a date for a heard kin i(l rl��ic from the_date of
such reGeiW, ex�c-ept-,as, specified -- ire- TIVIG-- SeGtien--5- 5-2:1OTC. The - hear44g- sha4-be-de
nova The hearinn hnrlTi��hnll hear testimony, take- .evid.ennGe an�_r hear 'i CCTV- �1T1 .— e-ri,.— eXP "Pf- re��3'tiLT}'I ui— [e..Jti testimony, leL
arrn ment anT—e f—i -t i e 11 "tJ The e g i n1 T n -of G h anneal hall stay the — aGiinn —of
01 ih_— F _n_anGe- _D4_r Gt4 , nenrinn the d e -
C. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden
of proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may
affirm, reverse or modif the he Finance Director's decision.
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D. Within 20 business days, excluding holidays recognized by the City of Tukwila,
from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing Examiner or
other hearina bodv shall issue a written decision which shall set forth the reasons
therefor.
CE. In cases of summary suspension of licenses because of the threat of immediate
serious injury or damage to persons or property pursuant to TMC Section 5.52.090.13,
upon receipt of a timely notice of appeal, the Finance Director
shall set a date -forte hearing within 5 business days
before the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body. mays of tbe- d-ate-of �
receipt. The City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body shall render a decision
within 5 business days of the conclusion of the hearing. The filing of such an appeal
shall not stay the action of the Finance Director from which the appeal is taken.
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Section 25. TMC Section 5.56.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §32, 1910 §1,
1747 §1 (part), 1604 §1, and 1490 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.56.020, are
hereby amended to add a new Subparagraph L to read as follows:
Subparagraph L.
L. "Sexual conduct' means acts of:
1. Sexual intercourse within its ordinary meaning, occurring upon any
penetration, however slight; or
2. Any penetration of the vagina or anus, however slight, by an object; or
3. Any contact between persons involving the sex organs of one person and the
mouth or anus of another; or
4. Masturbation, manual or instrumental, of oneself or of one person by another;
or
5. Touching of the sex organs or anus, whether clothed or unclothed, of oneself
or of one person by another.
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Section 26. TMC Section 5.56.030 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §33, 1747 §1
(part), and 1490 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.56.030, are hereby amended to
read as follows:
5.56.030 Adult entertainment cabaret licenses
A. Required. No adult entertainment cabaret shall be operated or maintained in
the City unless the owner or lessee thereof has a current adult entertainment cabaret
license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any operator, manager, entertainer or
employee to knowingly work in or about, or to knowingly perform any service directly
related to the operation of an adult entertainment cabaret, when such cabaret does not
have a current adult entertainment cabaret license. It is unlawful for any person to
conduct, manage or operate an adult entertainment cabaret unless such person is the
holder of a valid license from the City to do so, obtained in the manner provided in this
chapter.
B. Expiration. The license year for an adult entertainment cabaret license shall
be from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Each such license shall expire at
close of business or midnight, whichever is earlier, on December 31 of such year.
C. Fees. The license fee for an adult entertainment cabaret license is $500.00.
shall be in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
License fees under this chapter shall not be prorated.
D. Terms. Except as hereinafter provided, the license fee for such license is
payable for a full year only and is not refundable.
E. Assignments. An adult entertainment cabaret license under this chapter shall
not be assigned or transferred.
F. Renewals of application. in ^rte, °r to obtain renewal of a current Mnager's
license erentertainer's I"Gense for the next ye °U, ;, The I T holder must f�'r� shall
submit an new application for renewal -for a license annually with she— Finaplc��.
The ;n -„e aP application shall be submitted with a fee in
accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
Section 27. TMC Section 5.56.040 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §34, 1747 §1
(part), 1651 §1 and 1490 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.56.040, are hereby
amended to read as follows:
5.56.040 Manager's licenses and entertainer's licenses
A. Required. No person shall work as a manager at an adult entertainment
cabaret in the City without a current manager's license under this chapter. No person
shall work as an entertainer at an adult entertainment cabaret in the City of Tukwila
without a current entertainer's license under this chapter. No person shall work at an
adult entertainment cabaret in the City of Tukwila unless the adult cabaret license is
valid and current.
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B. Expiration. The license year for a manager's license or an entertainer's
license shall be from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Each such license shall
expire at close of business or midnight, whichever is earlier, on December 31 of each
year.
C. Fees. The license fee for a manager's license or entertainer's license +s
$75.09shall be in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council. The license fee for each such license is payable for a full year only and is not
refundable.
D. Assignments. A manager's license or entertainer's license under this chapter
shall not be assigned or transferred.
E. Minimum age. No person under 18 years of age may obtain a manager's
license or entertainer's license under this chapter.
F. Renewals of application. The license holder shall submit a new application
for a license annually. The application shall be submitted with a fee
renewaa of a G irrent manage -r s�.ice se or entertainer's kenoe for th vt �i
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holder must file -an _-nnlication for renewal with � �inan Director. The
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renewal fee for ea-h ynor is skrafl -tie—in accordance with the fee schedule
adopted by resolution of the City Council.
Section 28. TMC Section 5.56.060 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2355 §36, 1747 §1
(part), 1601 §1 and 1490 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.56.060, are hereby
amended to read as follows:
5.56.060 Issuance of license and renewals of application
A. Upon receipt of any application for a license under this chapter, the Finance
Director shall refer the application to the Police Department, which shall investigate the
truth of the statements in the application and shall investigate the applicant's
compliance with the standards of this chapter. The applicant's information shall be
submitted to the Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section
(WASIS). Any Washington State criminal history conviction records on the applicant
shall be provided to and reviewed by the City of Tukwila Police Department. The
applicant shall submit an additional fee for the WATCH (Washington Access to Criminal
History) background check in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of
the City Council. Upon receipt of any complete application for a license, the Finance
Director shall further issue a temporary license, pending disposition of the application or
completion of the term of any license suspension issued pursuant to this chapter. The
temporary license shall expire upon issuance of a license or renewal thereof or notice of
non - issuance. The holder of a temporary license is subject to all requirements,
standards and penalty provisions of this chapter.
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B. After an investigation, the Finance Director shall issue a license if the Finance
Director finds:
1. That the applicant complies with all applicable requirements and standards
of this chapter; and
2. That the applicant has not made any false, misleading or fraudulent
statement of fact in the application for a license, or in any report or record required to be
filed with the Finance Director.
In the event the applicant has not met the enumerated requirements after the required
investigations, the Finance Director shall issue a notice of non - issuance of the license.
Notice of non - issuance shall specify the reasons therefor.
C. Upon receipt of any application for renewal of a license under this chapter, the
Finance Director shall issue the renewal unless the Finance Director has information
which indicates that -the applicant would not qualify for the initial issuance of a license
under TMC Section 5.56.060.B. In the event the applicant has not met the enumerated
requirements after the required investigation, the Finance Director shall issue the
renewal or notice of non - renewal of the application. Notice of non - renewal of
application shall specify the reasons therefor.
D. Receipt of the Notice of Denial, Suspension or Revocation. The Notice of
Denial Suspension or Revocation of a license under this chapter shall be sent to the
applicant or license holder by registered mail at the address provided on the license
application. Notice shall be deemed received by the applicant or license holder 3
business days after mailing.
BE. Each adult entertainment cabaret shall maintain and retain for a period of two
years the names, addresses, home telephone numbers, social security numbers, and
ages of each person employed or otherwise permitted to appear or perform on the
premises as an entertainer, including independent contractors and employees. This
information shall be available for inspection by the Finance Director or the Tukwila
Police Department during the adult entertainment cabaret's business hours.
Section 29. TMC Section 5.56.100 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2381 §9, 1747 §1
(part) and 1490 §2 (part), as codified at TMC Section 5.56.100, are hereby amended to
read as follows:
5.56.100 Appeals
A. The applicant or license holder may appeal the decision of the Finance Director
to suspend deny or revoke a business license by filing a written notice of appeal with
the City Clerk within 10 calendar days following receipt of the Notice of Denial,
Suspension or Revocation. The notice of appeal must state the grounds for appeal,
including a detailed explanation of why the decision to suspend, deny or revoke was
incorrect. The notice of_appeal must be accompanied by an Appeal Fee in accordance
with the fee schedule adopted bvresolution of the City Council. A timely notice of
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appeal shall stay the effect of the notice of non-issuance or revocation until the City's
Hearing Examiner or other hearing body issues a written decision on the appeal. -Up-on
notiGe of4ioR4&&uanc-e,--revoGa-+i--.-. GI suspe. any-l-ice-i:i-se-under apter-,-or
pk -
llno04i of-any penalty uridef-TA4AQ--SecAiop,5-.56.!2n, the --W-apt r license ',older
� I - L -tI
May-a-ppeal by filing a noti--e-of-appeall
the appeal is based,
--�aon or susp-ensi cGepted, the a p pea l4Rust--be-aGGompaR�&d
by-,aR appeal fee of $2.501.1-1-0. it -CI --"--+
of4he4io#ce
of non issuance, RS ion or impos-ition- f any -..--r ---
- TMiC
m�;� n 556 12n . . n u ntim��oap pea! hall be rejeGted-as-suc�the-Gty
Clerk, and no appeal hearing shall be s- e4u4ed-. A warning notice to a manager, under
TIVIC Section 5.56.110.A.1, shall not constitute the imposition of a penalty that is
appealable under this section.
B. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the Finance Director shall schedule a
hearing on the appeal before a Hearing Examiner. The hearing shall be conducted no
later than 4530 days from the date of the notice of appeal, unless an extension is
agreed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered by the Hearing Examiner or other
hearing body for good cause shown. Notice of the hearing will be mailed to the
applicant or licensee. The - 44ea4Rg--E*amineF-&half ��-4G-i&&ue
sub-p-eeRas--for-persons and doGuments-reievant4o the appeal, upenrequest--of-i-party-.
C. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden
of proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may
affirm, reverse or modify the Finance Director's decision.
D. Within 20 business days, excluding holidays recognized by the City of Tukwila,
from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body _shall issue a written decision, which shall set forth the reasons
therefor.
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Section 30. TMC Section 5.60.080 Amended. Ordinance No. 1918 §9, as codified
at TIVIC Section 5.60.080, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.60.080 Appeals
I -f - k� ";-n " nse,-tThe applicant
A, UpGR-RG+1iG-- G-I`non issuanGe-of4evocati I - —1-S'S lice,
or license holder may appeal the decision of the Finance Director, to suspend, deny or
revoke a business license by filing a notice of a p pea 1,-speG4ying4he-partimr-lur tea m,
upon--M4c-h-the-appeaV4-s-�ased-, with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of arid
irlGluding the date following receipt of the Notice of Suspension, Non-issuance or
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Revocation. The notice of appeal must state the rq ounds for appeal including a
detailed explanation of why the decision to suspend, deny or revoke was incorrect. To
be- aGGepted-,4The appeal must be accompanied by an Appeal Fee in accordance with
the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A timely notice of appeal
shall stay the effect of the notice of non- issuance or revocation until the City's Hearinq
Examiner or other hearing body issues a written decision on the appeal..rn- a +t1F1eIy
notice of anneal shall be Fe7eGted — _k k" +h° (`;+,, ('I°rls aPA-PG_app.
be sGheduled.
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B. Upon timely filing of a notice of appeal, the GleFk Finance Director shall
schedule a hearing on the appeal before a -the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing
body. The hearinq shall be conducted no later than 30 days from the date of the notice
of appeal, unless an extension is agreed to by the appellant or otherwise ordered by the
Hearing Examiner or other hearing body for good cause shown.
C. The hearing shall be de novo. The decision of the City's Hearing Examiner or
other hearing body shall be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The burden
of proof shall be on the appellant. The Hearing Examiner or other hearing body may
affirm, reverse or modify the Finance Director's decision.
GD. Within 4420 business days, excluding holidays recognized by the City of
Tukwila, from the date of the hearing on an appeal under this section, the Hearing
Examiner or other hearing body_shall issue a written decision, which shall set forth the
reasons veEati0r - "9 4h°'Y�c letherefor. } �}
D. d e 1 i s', rl of the Hearin'
Examiner, ^'" �G CiT "�:iTG'Tl- '�..f-Ch -ems' M1°..TI �'1'.'Cj- -I'"�i lr'ii'i'-- Ci'� -t
appeal as- +mt4mel y shall 'De finmral, n iIc°.ss a - rev4e� "av - isf4e4vviti
the King County S �gr Chu peFly se4)ier! ip h� City of TukwilortU aQ� +hiirn'n- �i_°�-e,
per r� -a ad -p rs� N �- ,�- �rPen -tr City _ -o, -r -a,
GalepAa-F d-111 of inr li iriinn +he date of the I 1 °oring Examiner's d-e- -icinn
nr�rcran-r9- �rrc.. uucc�— or-crrc.�- rc.- urrr�y mar -r- rrrrvr- .J- v�c���rrar -r:
EiD -A t_rrmely - of-appeat- -hallI stay ti9 the m&# &G -^vf an,rrr no ice�f�rer}- iSsua ire�r
deni�_rial penrli ari�Examiner re�iiew or�.d {�-ia-I-re�V4ew.
ti.rc. -c.r rr �n- arr- r�i- r�.r- i-c..v-- rc,.'vv-v
Section 31. 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 32. 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.
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Section 33. 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 12016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk--
Passed by the City Council-
Published-
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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