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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 A 'ID 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 ESTA:LISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2496 was amended or repealed by the following
ordinances.
AMENDED
Section(e) Amended Amended by Ord #
1, 2
2544,2588,2768
4
2768
5
2588,2768
27,28,29
2575
REPEALED
Section(s) Repealed
Repealed by Ord #
3
2768
ord 2496
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 off.
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 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 calculated per full -time equivalent (FTE) employee, and be comprised
of a Business License fee, plus a Revenue Generating Regulatory License (RGRL) fee,
calculated in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City
Council.
2. It will be the responsibility of the business to determine the total number of
FTE employees and, if required, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Finance Director
that the calculation and information pertaining to the Combined Business License fee
are accurate. Businesses without a full year of operating history shall estimate the
number of FTE employees that will be employed in a 12 -month period.
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C. Minimum Fee. There shall be an annual minimum fee for a Combined
Business License, comprised of a Business License fee and an RGRL fee, in
accordance with the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. An entity
subject to exemption pursuant to TIVIC 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.
2. 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 FTE employees involved in the
functions or activities that are not exempt.
3. An individual person operating more than one business as a sole
proprietorship 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 that individual's
businesses. This section shall not apply if any one of the businesses owned by the sole
proprietor has three or more FTE employees.
4. If a business has more than one location within the corporate limits of the
City, the Combined Business License fee for each location shall be no less than the
minimum fee required under this chapter.
5. 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 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 for the 12-month period subject to licensure.
6. 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.
7. Businesses or organizations eligible for a temporary business license
pursuant to TIVIC Section 5.04.010 will be required to pay the minimum fee under this
chapter. This section shall not apply if the applicant is applying 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. If the applicant is applying 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 the applicant is required to complete all application requirements
and approvals required by the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
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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
Business License fee is higher than the original Combined Business License fee paid by
the business owner for the first license year, the business owner must pay the
difference to the City within 30 days after written notice of the amount owed is sent to
the business owner by the City.
E. Over - reporting of Employee 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, a business may
request that the City refund the overpayment. 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 business owner paid an excess Combined
Business License fee, the City will refund the excess amount paid to the business
owner.
F. Under - reporting of Employee Hours. If, at the time of license renewal, the
City determines the business owner under - reported the number of FTE employee hours
for the preceding year by an error factor of more than 15 %, the business shall pay the
balance of the 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 and in collecting the
balance due. The Finance Director shall mail written notice of the balance due to the
business owner, and the business shall pay the 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, 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.
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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 Council. For renewing businesses, failure to pay the
Combined 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 Council. 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
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.
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 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 issued pursuant to
TMC Section 5.04.110.D. On and after the date of the notice of revocation, any
business subject thereto that continues to engage in business shall be deemed to be
operating without a license, and shall be subject to any and all penalties herein
provided.
D. There shall be a penalty to reinstate any business license revoked through
nonpayment of the Combined Business License fee. The penalty shall be identified in
the fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
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 hereto 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
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business shall immediately submit a new application for licensure to the Finance
Department documenting the relevant change(s). A change in the UBI or a change in
ownership for the business will 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.
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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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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 Revocation. 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 the applicant or license holder that he /she may appeal the Notice of
Denial, Suspension or Revocation in accordance with the provisions of TMC Section
5.04.112. 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).
D. 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
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. 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 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 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 Finance Director shall schedule a
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.
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.
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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
shall issue a written decision which shall set forth the reasons therefor.
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. The owner may appeal the non - issuance of a Certificate of Compliance by filing a
written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days following 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 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 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.
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.
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
any hotel, restaurant, cafe, club, tavern, or eating place selling, serving, or providing 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, juke boxes or similar
mechanical or technical devices.
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2. "Persons" means any individual, firm, corporation, company, partnership,
marital community, association, an unincorporated association, 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.
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, 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 cabaret license fee shall be paid annually, 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.
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:
5.08.040 Licenses — Restrictions
A. No "cabaret license" shall be issued to:
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 intoxicating liquors are served or provided.
2. A person who has been convicted of or forfeited bail for any of the following
within three years prior to filing the application.
a. A felony which is reasonably related to a person's fitness or ability to
conduct, manage 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 concerning 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 partnership, unless all members of the partnership are qualified to obtain
a license under this chapter.
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5. A corporation, unless all of its officers, directors and stockholders are
qualified to obtain a license under this chapter.
Section 11. TMC 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.
B. 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 shall promptly notify the Finance Director in writing and
provide current information.
C. 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:
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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
applicant or license holder upon posting, hand delivery, or 3 business days after
mailing, whichever occurs first.
B. 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.
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C. 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.
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 or
other hearing body shall issue a written decision which shall set forth the reasons
therefor.
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 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 an amount
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.
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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.
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 misrepresentation;
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:
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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 5.12.070.13. 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 deemed received by the license holder 3 business days
after mailing, and the revocation shall be effective 10 days immediately thereafter.
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 hearing
A. The 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 with the City
Clerk within 10 calendar days 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 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 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 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 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 in accordance with the fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. Such fee shall be payable annually.
B. The amusement device fee shall be 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.
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 in 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 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.
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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 removal fee on each machine plus an
amusement device storage fee 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 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 City Council.
B. License fees under TMC Section 5.52.050.A shall not be prorated. 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 each license he wishes to use in the next license year. An application
for a license shall be filed in the same manner as an initial application for such a
license, and shall be accompanied by a 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. Applications filed after December
31 shall be assessed 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 application fee.
2. If the application is more than 30 but less than 61 days late, the additional
charge is 50% of the 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 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
61st day of the year, and such licensee may not reapply for such license for a period of
one year from such date of revocation. Upon such 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:
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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 following receipt of the notice of suspension,
denial 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 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 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.
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.
E. 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 hearing within
5 business days before the City's Hearing Examiner or other hearing body. 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.
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
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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;
AN
5. Touching of the sex organs or anus, whether clothed or unclothed, of oneself
or of one person by another.
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 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. Renewal of application. The license holder shall submit a new application for
a license annually. The application shall be submitted with a fee in accordance with the
fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
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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.
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 shall 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. Renewal of application. The license holder shall submit a new application for
a license annually. The application shall be submitted with a fee 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 renewal 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
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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.
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 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.
E. 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:
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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 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. A
warning notice to a manager, under TMC 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 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 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.
Section 30. TMC Section 5.60.080 Amended. Ordinance No. 1918 §9, as codified
at TMC Section 5.60.080, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.60.080 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 notice of appeal with
the City Clerk within 10 calendar days following receipt of the Notice of Suspension,
Non - issuance 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 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 �'- I b r."c "', 1 , 2016.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Filed with the City Clerk: ,)_ I c)-J,6
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinance 2496.
On February 16, 2016 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinance, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2496: 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.
The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: February 22, 2016