HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2526 - TMC Chapter 8.47 "Fair Housing" - Prohibits Residential Rental Discrimination
Cover page to Ordinance 2526
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
Ordinance 2526 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DISCRIMINATION,
TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 8.47; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Tukwila and all communities in King County are experiencing an
unprecedented demand for rental housing units; and
WHEREAS, there are government programs that assist families, the elderly, veterans
and people with disabilities through financial subsidies that allow them to afford decent and
safe housing in the private market; and
WHEREAS, a significant number of people have difficulty securing adequate rental
housing without such financial assistance, and it is essential to ensure housing is available
to those families and individuals; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the City Council's attention that in a housing market such
as King County's, families and individuals using rental subsidies are subject to denial of
housing; and
WHEREAS, when people lose their homes as a result of income-source-based
discrimination, there is an increased risk of homelessness, and children can experience
disruptions to education and social development; and
WHEREAS, practices of discrimination on the basis of participation in housing subsidy
programs are a matter of local concern and contrary to the public welfare, health, peace and
safety of Tukwila residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Regulations Established. Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.47, "Fair
Housing Regulations," is hereby established to read as follows:
Section 2. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.010, "Source of Income
Discrimination Prohibited," is hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.010 Source of Income Discrimination Prohibited
No property owner, property manager, landlord or agent who rents or leases rental units
may refuse to rent or lease a rental unit to any tenant or prospective tenant, or otherwise
discriminate or retaliate against that person, solely on the basis that the person proposes to
pay a portion of the rent from a source of income as defined in this chapter.
Section 3. Regulations Established. TMC Section 8.47.020, "Definitions," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.020 Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meaning
prescribed as follows:
1. "Source of income" includes legally-derived income from social security;
supplemental security income; other retirement programs; or any federal, state, local, or
nonprofit administered benefit or subsidy programs, including housing assistance, public
assistance and general assistance programs.
2. Other terms used in this chapter shall be defined as set forth in Tukwila
Municipal Code Chapter 5.06, "Residential Rental Business License and Inspection
Program."
Section 4. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.030, "Applicability," is
hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.030 Applicability
Nothing in this chapter will apply if the rental unit does not qualify for participation in the
tenant's "source of income" program, although any property owner or manager that refuses
to rent a rental unit to a person on this basis must notify that person in writing of the reasons
why the rental unit is ineligible. Refusal to allow a health and safety inspection of the
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CHAPTER 8.47
FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS
Sections:
8.47.010
Source of Income Discrimination Prohibited
8.47.020
Definitions
8.47.030
Applicability
8.47.040
Exceptions
8.47.050
Enforcement
8.47.060
Penalties
Section 2. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.010, "Source of Income
Discrimination Prohibited," is hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.010 Source of Income Discrimination Prohibited
No property owner, property manager, landlord or agent who rents or leases rental units
may refuse to rent or lease a rental unit to any tenant or prospective tenant, or otherwise
discriminate or retaliate against that person, solely on the basis that the person proposes to
pay a portion of the rent from a source of income as defined in this chapter.
Section 3. Regulations Established. TMC Section 8.47.020, "Definitions," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.020 Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meaning
prescribed as follows:
1. "Source of income" includes legally-derived income from social security;
supplemental security income; other retirement programs; or any federal, state, local, or
nonprofit administered benefit or subsidy programs, including housing assistance, public
assistance and general assistance programs.
2. Other terms used in this chapter shall be defined as set forth in Tukwila
Municipal Code Chapter 5.06, "Residential Rental Business License and Inspection
Program."
Section 4. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.030, "Applicability," is
hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.030 Applicability
Nothing in this chapter will apply if the rental unit does not qualify for participation in the
tenant's "source of income" program, although any property owner or manager that refuses
to rent a rental unit to a person on this basis must notify that person in writing of the reasons
why the rental unit is ineligible. Refusal to allow a health and safety inspection of the
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property by a public housing authority shall not be considered a legitimate basis for refusing
to rent due to program ineligibility.
Section 5. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.040, "Exceptions," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.040 Exceptions
Nothing in this chapter shall:
1. Apply if the tenant's source of income is pre-scheduled to terminate during the
term of the initial lease;
2. Apply to the renting, subrenting, leasing or subleasing of a portion of a single-
family dwelling, wherein the owner or person entitled to possession thereof maintains a
permanent residence, home or abode therein;
3. Prohibit a religious organization, association, or society, or any nonprofit
institution or organization operated, supervised or controlled by or in conjunction with a
religious organization, association or society, from limiting the rental or occupancy of
dwellings it owns or operates for other than a commercial purpose to persons of the same
religion, or from giving preference to such persons, unless membership in such religion is
restricted on the basis of race, color, national origin or other illegal discriminatory basis;
4. Be construed to prohibit treating people with a disability more favorably than
people who do not have a disability; or
5. Be construed to protect criminal conduct or prohibit any person from limiting
the rental or occupancy of a dwelling based on the use of force, threats, or violent behavior
by an occupant or prospective occupant.
Section 6. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.050, "Enforcement," is
hereby established to read as follows:
8.47.050 Enforcement
The provisions of TIVIC Section 8.45.050 shall be adopted by reference herein, and shall
apply to violations of this chapter.
Section 7. Regulations Established. TIVIC Section 8.47.060, "Penalties," is hereby
established to read as follows:
8.47.060 Penalties
A. Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter may be
issued a civil infraction citation pursuant to TIVIC Section 8.45.050.C. Each civil infraction
shall carry with it a monetary penalty of $1,000 for the first violation, and $2,500 for the
second violation by the same person within a two-year period.
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B. Any order imposing a civil penalty pursuant to TIVIC Section 8.47.060A. shall
summarize the factual and legal basis for the violation and notify the recipient of the right to
appeal the penalty pursuant to TIVIC Section 8.45.090.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 i. day of M e- 2017.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy- O'Flah&ty, MMC, City Clerk
ac
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council --
Published: f)
Effective Date: 1, -�)
Ordinance Number:- cyk
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2523 -2526.
On March 6, 2017 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2523: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW DEFINITION RELATED TO TREES TO BE
CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.06; AMENDING VARIOUS
ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 18.52 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO RECODIFY VARIOUS SECTIONS AND TO ESTABLISH NEW LANDSCAPE
REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING VARIOUS ORDINANCE SECTIONS TO ELIMINATE
EXISTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.52.035 AND 18.52.040;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2524: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2199 §18,1872 §14
(PART) AND 1853 §4 TO RELOCATE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE FROM THE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS CHAPTER TO THE
SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CHAPTER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2525: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2199 §18 AND 1872 §14
(PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 18.52.060,
"RECREATION SPACE REQUIREMENTS," TO REMOVE THAT SECTION FROM TMC
CHAPTER 18.52 AND ADD "RECREATION SPACE REQUIREMENTS" TO TMC
CHAPTERS 18.12 AND 18.14; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2526: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DISCRIMINATION, TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.47; 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: March 9, 2017