HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2538 - TMC Chapter 3.90 "Multi-Family Residential Property Tax Exemption" - Extend DeadlineCity of Tukwila
Washington
Cover page to Ordinance 2538
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO, 2462 §8, AS CODIFIED AT TUKVVILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 3,90, "MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION," TO EXTEND THE
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERA!=ILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2462 §8, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 3.90, "MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION," TO EXTEND THE
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 84.14 RCW authorizes cities to provide for exemptions from
ad valorem property taxation on qualified multi-family housing developments located in
designated residential targeted areas in order to encourage more desirable and
convenient residential units in urban centers; and
WHEREAS, the King County Countywide Planning Policies (KCCPP), developed
pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act, have established standards
for cities to plan for their share of regional growth and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center is one of the region's designated urban
centers and lies within an urban growth area; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to assist in achieving its residential growth targets and
goals in the City's Housing and Urban Center Element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan by encouraging new multi-family housing in the Tukwila Urban Center; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center currently lacks sufficient available, desirable
and convenient residential housing, including affordable housing, to meet the needs of
the public who would be likely to live in the urban center, if the affordable, desirable,
attractive, and livable places to live were available; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Urban Center qualifies as an urban center for purposes of
RCW 84.14.010 and Tukwila has a desire to stimulate new construction of multi-family
housing within that portion of the Tukwila Urban Center's Transit Oriented Development
district that lies west of the Green River; and
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WHEREAS, the tax incentive provided by Chapter 84.14 RCW encourages
increased residential opportunities, including affordable housing opportunities, and will
stimulate the construction of new multi-family housing within the residential targeted
area and will benefit and promote public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging
residential development and redevelopment of that area of the City; and
WHEREAS, the tax incentive regulations were adopted by the Tukwila City Council in
Ordinance No. 2462 on December 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, under Tukwila Municipal Code Section 3.90.060, applications for a multi-
family tax exemption were no longer accepted after December 31, 2016, and the Tukwila
City Council desires to continue offering an incentive to stimulate the construction of new
housing within a portion of the Tukwila Urban Center Transit Oriented Development district
for a limited period of time; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2017, the Tukwila City Council, after giving public notice as
required by RCW 84.14.040, held a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed
ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2462 §8, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section
3.90.060, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.90.060 Application Procedure — Fee
A. The owner of property applying for exemption under this chapter shall submit
an application to the Administrator, on a form established by the Administrator. The
owner shall verify the contents of the application by oath or affirmation. The application
shall contain the following information:
1. A brief written description of the project, including phasing if applicable, that
states which units are proposed for the exemption and whether the request is for 8 or 12
years.
2. Preliminary schematic site and floor plans of the multi-family units and the
structure(s) in which they are proposed to be located.
3. A table of all units in the project listing unit number, square footage, unit
type (studio, one bedroom, etc.), and indicating those proposed for the exemption.
4. If applicable, information describing how the applicant will comply with the
affordability requirements in TIVIC Sections 3.90.040 and 3.90.050.
5. A statement from the owner acknowledging the potential tax liability when
the property ceases to be eligible for exemption under this chapter.
6. Any other information deemed necessary or useful by the Administrator.
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B. At the time of application under this section, the applicant shall pay to the City
an initial application fee of $500 or as otherwise established by ordinance or resolution.
If the application is denied, the City may retain that portion of the application fee
attributable to its own administrative costs and refund the balance to the applicant.
C. The complete application shall be submitted any time before, but no later than,
the date the certificate of occupancy is issued under Title 16 of the Tukwila Municipal
Code.
D. After December 31, 2017, the City will no longer accept applications.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this I_e3'_'_4 day of CA-!,
12017.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Chri* O'Flali6rty, MMC, City CleK Al'ran Ekb erg, Mhyor-------------
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date: �i— A I
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Ordinance Number:-
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinance 2538.
On May 15, 2017 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 2538: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2462 §8, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.90, "MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION," TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this ordinance will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: May 18, 2017