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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Initials
Meeting Date
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08/10/15
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8/10/15
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08/17/15
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At Date
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SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR L DCD • Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S State marijuana regulations and the scope of local control over medical marijuana uses
SUMMARY have been significantly changed by two recently adopted bills. In response Tukwila is
proposing to end its moratorium on collective gardens and dispensaries and adopt
amendments to its Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses. Council is being
asked to consider and approve the ordinance and repeal the existing moratorium.
REVIEWLED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DAb: 6/22
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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
6.A.
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STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL TURPIN
ORIG INAI., AGENDA DATE: 8/10/15
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
CATEGORY ISI Discussion
8/10/15
❑ Motion
Mtg Date
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
// Ordinance
❑ Bid Award
Mtg Date
►, Public Hearing
❑ Other
Mtg Date
At Date
Mtg Date 8/17/15
Mtg Date 8/10/15
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR L DCD • Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S State marijuana regulations and the scope of local control over medical marijuana uses
SUMMARY have been significantly changed by two recently adopted bills. In response Tukwila is
proposing to end its moratorium on collective gardens and dispensaries and adopt
amendments to its Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses. Council is being
asked to consider and approve the ordinance and repeal the existing moratorium.
REVIEWLED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DAb: 6/22
0
CA&P Cmte
❑ F&S Cmte
❑ Parks Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL
❑ Transportation
Cmte
❑ Arts Comm.
& 7/13 CAP & 7/23 PC
►1 Planning Comm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
CommyrriEE
Department of Community Development
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0 $0 so
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
8/10/15
Forward to next Regular Meeting, as amended, with follow-up by DCD Deputy Directo
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
8/10/15
Informational Memorandum dated 7/31/15
A. Ordinance in Draft Form
B. Summary of Cannabis Patient Protection Act SSB 5052
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 6/22/15
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 7/13/15
Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of 7/23/15
8/17/15
Ordinance in strike-thru underlined format
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.06.552, 18.06.553,
18.06.554, 18.06.556, 18.41.020 AND 18.50.210; ADOPTING
ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING,
AND RETAILING OF MARIJUANA USES; DESCRIBING THE
LAND USE IMPACTS TRIGGERING SUCH RESTRICTIONS;
ADDING THE TUKWILA SOUTH OVERLAY AS A PERMITTED
ZONE FOR MARIJUANA USES; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING ABATEMENT
OF MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
2475, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970, federal law has prohibited the manufacture and
possession of marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, based on the federal government's
medical use, and absence of any accepted safety for use in medically supervised
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84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directed the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses within 1,000
feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
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4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2015, 2SSB 5052 was approved revising the framework
under which medical marijuana producers, processors, and retailers can operate and
become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB has adopted regulations for recreational marijuana and
begun issuance of marijuana producer, processor and retail licenses to qualified
applicants; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has established a medical marijuana endorsement to
permit a licensed recreational marijuana retailer to also sell marijuana for medical use to
qualifying patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has directed the now renamed Washington State Liquor
and Cannabis Board to develop and maintain a secure and confidential medical
marijuana authorization database of patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 will repeal authorization for collective gardens on July 1,
2016; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 authorizes qualifying patients to grow a limited number of
medical marijuana plants in their own domicile; and
WHEREAS, 2ESSHB 2136 allows cities to adopt locational restrictions and to fully
prohibit medical marijuana cooperatives as described in 2SSB 5052 and 2ESSHB 2136;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any commercial production,
processing, selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2475, imposing a
moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries while zoning for
said uses is established; and
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2475 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City Council studied the land use and other secondary impacts of
recreational marijuana use, and adopted Ordinance No. 2407 authorizing recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers within specific zoning districts to address
these impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that no additional land use or secondary impacts
are expected due to the expansion of the recreational marijuana industry to include
medical marijuana, per regulations to be developed by the Washington State Liquor and
Cannabis Board; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
an addendum for this draft ordinance to the environmental review conducted for
Ordinance No. 2407 on June 25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft zoning
ordinance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2015, the City Council held a hearing on the draft zoning
ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, believes that certain
amendments to the City's Zoning Code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries
(Ordinance No. 2475);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2475, a moratorium on
the establishment of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. New Definition. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila Municipal
Code (TMC) Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
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Marijuana Concentrates
"Marijuana concentrates" is as defined under RCW 69.50.101.
Section 3. TMC Section 18.06.552 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §3, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.552, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis
Board to process marijuana, whether medical or recreational, into marijuana
concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products; package and label
marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in
retail outlets; and sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused
products at wholesale to marijuana retailers.
Section 4. TMC Section 18.06.553 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §4, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.553, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis
Board to produce and sell marijuana, whether medical or recreational, at wholesale to
marijuana processors and other marijuana producers.
Section 5. TMC Section 18.06.554 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §5, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.554, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and Cannabis
Board to sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana, and marijuana -infused
products in a retail outlet, for either recreational or medical use.
Section 6. TMC Section 18.06.556 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §6, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.556, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana -infused Products
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts; are intended for human use, whether medical or recreational; and have a THC
concentration no greater than 10 percent within the limits set forth in RCW 69.50.101.
The term "marijuana -infused products" does not include either useable marijuana or
marijuana concentrates.
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Section 7. TMC Section 18.41.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §45, 2287
§31, 2251 §57, and 2235 §10 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.41.020, (Tukwila
South Overlay District) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.41.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila South Overlay District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult daycare.
2. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.41.020.2.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate
within 1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance
specified in this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the
nearest points of public entry into each establishment.
3. Amusement parks.
4. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
5. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
6. Beauty or barber shops.
7. Bed and breakfast lodging.
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8. Bicycle repair shops.
9. Billiard or pool rooms.
10. Brew pubs.
11. Bus stations.
12. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
13. Colleges and universities.
14. Computer software development and similar uses.
15. Continuing care retirement facility.
16. Convalescent and nursing homes.
17. Convention facilities.
18. Daycare centers.
19. Dwelling (allowed after residential design manual with criteria for approval
is adopted by ordinance):
a. one detached single-family unit per lot
b. multi -family
c. multi -family units above office and retail space
d. senior citizen housing
20. Electrical substation and distribution.
21. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
22. Farming and farm -related activities.
23. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
24. Fire and police stations.
25. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
26. Fraternal organizations.
27. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
28. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
29. Hospitals.
30. Hotels.
31. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
32. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
33. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
d. commercial
34. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
35. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
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a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and by
products, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs.
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
36. Marijuana processor where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
37. Marijuana producer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
38. Marijuana retailer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
39. Medical and dental laboratories.
40. Motels.
41. Movie theaters with three or fewer screens.
42. Neighborhood stormwater detention and treatment facilities.
43. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government — excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
44. Pawnbrokers.
45. Planned shopping center (mall) up to 500,000 square feet.
46. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
47. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
48. Private stable.
49. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
50. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys, skating
rinks, shooting ranges.
51. Religious facility with an assembly area of less than 750 square feet.
52. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
53. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
54. Research and development facilities.
55. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant
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56. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food, hardware,
notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo equipment
and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers, plants,
pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
57. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
58. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to landscaping
requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
59. Schools and studios for education or self improvement.
60. Self -storage facilities.
61. Sewage lift stations.
62. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter, and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
63. Studios — art, photography, music, voice and dance.
64. Taverns, nightclubs.
65. Telephone exchanges.
66. Theaters for live performances only, not including adult entertainment
establishments.
67. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local regulations.
68. Water pump station.
69. Vehicle storage (no customers onsite, does not include park -and -fly
operations).
70. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director determines
to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright
within this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 8. TMC Section 18.50.210 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §10, as
codified at TMC Section 18.50.210, "Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State, of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by the state Liquor and
Cannabis Board of a state licensing procedure and to permit, but only to the extent
required by state law, marijuana producers, processors, and retailers to operate in
designated zones of the City.
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B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or home occupation or cooperative located in any of the
following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Growth of medical marijuana for the personal medical use of an individual
qualifying patient as defined in RCW 69.51A.010 is subject to strict compliance with all
state regulations, procedures and restrictions as set forth or hereafter adopted at RCW
Chapter 69.51A.
D. The establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or continuation
of a cooperative, as described in Chapter 69.51 RCW, or medical cannabis collective
gardens or dispensaries as described in RCW 69.51A.085, is prohibited in all zones of
the City. Any person who violates this subsection (18.50.210.D) shall be guilty of a
gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or by
imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
E. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
under the applicable provisions of this code or state law. Such violations shall be
enforced and appealed with the procedures set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter
8.45. Each day any violation of this section occurs or continues shall constitute a
separate offense.
F. Penalties.
1. Civil Infraction. Any person violating or failing to comply with this section
of the Tukwila Municipal Code, may be issued a civil infraction citation pursuant to TMC
Section 8.45.050.C. Each civil infraction shall carry with it a monetary penalty of
$200.00 for the first violation, $350.00 for a second violation of the same nature or a
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continuing violation, and $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation of the same nature
or a continuing violation.
2. Violation Notice and Order.
a. In the alternative, any person violating or failing to comply with the
provisions of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code may be issued a Violation
Notice and Order, as set forth in TMC Chapter 8.45, that shall carry with it a cumulative
monetary penalty of $1,000.00 per day for each violation from the date set for
compliance until compliance with the Violation Notice and Order is achieved.
b. In addition to any penalty that may be imposed by the City, any person
violating or failing to comply with this section shall be liable for all damage to public or
private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected
area to its condition prior to the violation.
c. Any penalties imposed under this section may be doubled should the
violation(s) occur within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the grounds of any elementary or
secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public
park, public transit center, or library, or any game arcade to which admission is not
restricted to persons aged 21 years or older, as such terms are defined in WAC 314-55-
010 as now enacted or hereafter amended.
d. The penalty imposed by this section under a Violation Notice and
Order constitutes a personal obligation of the person(s) responsible for the violation,
and may be collected by civil action brought in the name of the City. In addition, the
monetary penalties or costs assessed pursuant to this chapter may be assessed
against the property that is the subject of the enforcement action.
e. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the discretion to impose
penalties in an amount lower than those set forth above.
3. Additional Relief. The City may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any
acts or practices and abate any condition which constitutes or will constitute a violation
of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The remedies and penalties provided
herein are cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
Section 9. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
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COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Itntials
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Mayor's review
Council review
08/10/15
NG
Cil)
8/10/15
08/17/15
NG
I Ordinance
❑ Bid Award
Mtg Date
i1 Public Hearing
❑ Other
Mtg Date
Mtg Date
Mtg Date 8/17/15
Mtg Date 8/10/15
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR ►1 DCD ❑ Finance • Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S State marijuana regulations and the scope of local control over medical marijuana uses
SUMMARY have been significantly changed by two recently adopted bills. In response Tukwila is
proposing to end its moratorium on collective gardens and dispensaries and adopt
amendments to its Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses. Council is being
asked to consider and approve the ordinance and repeal the existing moratorium.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DATE: 6/22
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
4.A.
& 5.A.
1
STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL TURPIN
ORIGINALAGENDA DATE: 8/10/15
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
CATEGORY II Discussion
8/10/15
❑ Motion
Mtg Date
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
I Ordinance
❑ Bid Award
Mtg Date
i1 Public Hearing
❑ Other
Mtg Date
Mtg Date
Mtg Date 8/17/15
Mtg Date 8/10/15
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR ►1 DCD ❑ Finance • Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S State marijuana regulations and the scope of local control over medical marijuana uses
SUMMARY have been significantly changed by two recently adopted bills. In response Tukwila is
proposing to end its moratorium on collective gardens and dispensaries and adopt
amendments to its Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses. Council is being
asked to consider and approve the ordinance and repeal the existing moratorium.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DATE: 6/22
►1
CA&P Cmte
❑ F&S Cmte
❑ Parks Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: SEAL
❑ Transportation
Cmte
❑ Arts Comm.
& 7/13 CAP & 7/23 PC
0 Planning Comm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
Department of Community Development
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$o $o $o
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
8/10/15
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
8/10/15
Informational Memorandum dated 7/31/15
A. Ordinance in Draft Form
B. Summary of Cannabis Patient Protection Act SSB 5052
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 6/22/15
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 7/13/15
Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of 7/23/15
8/17/15
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Tukwila City Council
FROM: Rachel Turpin, City Attorney
BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director
DATE: July 31, 2015
SUBJECT: Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
ISSUE
Should the moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens and dispensaries be replaced
with zoning regulations per new state laws?
BACKGROUND
Medical marijuana use in Washington was addressed in SB 5073 passed in 2011. However a
partial veto of the bill by the then Governor created a fragmented and inconsistent system of
regulation. For this reason the City has had a moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana
collective gardens and dispensaries since 2011. Tukwila has waited to create permanent rules
for medical marijuana due to a lack of clarity in state laws regarding medical marijuana and a
lack of regulation of this industry.
In the fall of 2012 Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1-502) legalizing the recreational use
of marijuana and setting up a framework for regulated producers, processers and retailers.
Tukwila adopted zoning regulations allowing recreational marijuana uses in the Heavy Industrial
and Tukwila Valley South districts in 2013. Because 1-502 was silent about medical marijuana
there have been two separate and legally unrelated sets of rules for recreational and medical
marijuana.
Recent changes approved by the Washington State Legislature have brought clarity to medical
marijuana regulation and will dramatically change the current state medical marijuana laws in
phases through July 2016. At the June 22, 2015 Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) meeting
the Committee gave direction to the City Attorney and DCD staff to develop a draft ordinance
that would ban cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries, integrate the medical and
recreational marijuana industries in accordance with the new state laws, and establish
significant civil penalties for violations.
The draft ordinance was reviewed by CAP on July 13, 2015 and they forwarded it to the
Planning Commission for a hearing and recommendation which was held on July 23, 2015. The
Committee approved returning the ordinance directly to the Committee of the Whole rather than
an additional CAP meeting.
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DISCUSSION
State marijuana regulations and the scope of local control over marijuana uses have been
significantly changed by two recently adopted bills. After a partial veto by the Governor the text
of 2SSB 5052 is available at:
http://Iawfilesext.leq.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5052-
S2.SL.pdf
The second change was HB 2136 and it is available at:
http://lawfilesext.leq.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2136-
S2.SL.pdf
Highlights of the new regulations include:
1. Phasing out Collective Gardens for growth of medical marijuana by July 1, 2016.
2. Defining patients qualifying for use of medical marijuana as having terminal or
debilitating medical conditions as certified by a health care professional on an annual
basis.
3. Developing a medical marijuana authorization database where qualifying patients may
voluntarily register and receive a recognition card allowing them to purchase medical
marijuana, grow between 6 and 15 marijuana plants in their own homes or participate in
a Cooperative.
4. Authorizing Cooperatives of up to 4 patients with recognition cards to grow the number
of plants each is authorized (up to 60 total) in one of their homes for use of the group.
Only one Cooperative is permitted per tax parcel; they may not be within 1 mile of a
marijuana retailer or 1000 feet of schools, child care centers, parks, transit centers,
libraries etc.; and the location and patients must be registered with the Liquor and
Cannabis Board.
5. Permitting qualifying patients without recognition cards to grow up to 4 marijuana plants
in their own homes.
6. Setting a limit of 15 medical marijuana plants per housing unit that is not a cooperative
regardless of the number of qualifying patients who reside there.
7. Prohibiting medical marijuana plants from being grown in a way that allows them to be
seen or smelled from neighboring properties.
8. Allowing cities to prohibit Cooperatives through zoning.
9. Allowing cities to reduce buffers for retail locations from 1000 feet to 100 feet for child
care centers, parks, transit centers, and libraries but not schools or playgrounds.
10. Allowing cities to prohibit marijuana production or processing from primarily residential
areas.
In response to these bills Tukwila is proposing to end its moratorium on collective gardens and
dispensaries and adopt amendments to its Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses.
The draft ordinance in Attachment A makes the following changes:
1. Repeals the existing moratorium;
2. Updates definitions to match those in the new state law;
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3. Corrects the omission of marijuana uses from the Tukwila South Overlay (where the
underlying zoning is HI or TVS);
4. Accommodates commercial medical marijuana uses within the same location criteria as
recreational marijuana uses;
5. References state regulations, procedures and restrictions for growth of medical
marijuana for personal medical use;
6. Prohibits medical marijuana cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries; and
7. Establishes new civil penalties for violations of these regulations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No direct financial impacts are expected from these changes.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommended ordinance has returned directly to the August 10,
2015 Committee of the Whole meeting fora hearing and subsequent August 17, 2015 Regular
Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
B. Summary of the Cannabis Patient Protection Act (2SSB 5052)
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES RELATING TO
LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 18.06.552, 18.06.553, 18.06.554, 18.06.556, 18.41.020
AND 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF MARIJUANA
USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS TRIGGERING SUCH
RESTRICTIONS; ADDING THE TUKWILA SOUTH OVERLAY AS A
PERMITTED ZONE FOR MARIJUANA USES; ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING
ABATEMENT OF MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2475, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970, a eral law has' p ohibited t e( nufactur� and
possession of arijuana as a Sch dule 1 d dig, based on the federal govei m�ent's
categorization} of arijua � as havin `a hig potential\for abuse, lack at a9 acceted-
medical use% and absence of any a cepted safety for uie in medically supervised
treatment." Gonzal s v. Raich, 545 U..1, 14 (2005), Controlled Substance Act (CSA),
84 Stat. 1,42, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directed the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses within 1,000
feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
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WHEREAS, on April 24, 2015, 2SSB 5052 was approved revising the framework
under which medical marijuana producers, processors, and retailers can operate and
become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB has adopted regulations for recreational marijuana and
begun issuance of marijuana producer, processor and retail licenses to qualified
applicants; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has established a medical marijuana endorsement to
permit a licensed recreational marijuana retailer to also sell marijuana for medical use to
qualifying patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has directed the now renamed Washington State Liquor
and Cannabis Board to develop and maintain a secure and confidential medical
marijuana authorization database of patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 will repeal authorization for collective gardens on July 1,
2016; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 authorizes qualifying patients to grow a limited number of
medical marijuana plants in their own domicile; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 authorizes up to four qualifying patients and/or designated
providers to form cooperatives to grow a limited number of medical marijuana plants in
their own domicile starting on July 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any commercial production,
processing, selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2475, imposing a
moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries while zoning for
said uses is established; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2475 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council studied the land use and other secondary impacts of
recreational marijuana use, and adopted Ordinance No. 2407 authorizing recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers within specific zoning districts to address
these impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that no additional land use or secondary impacts
are expected due to the expansion of the recreational marijuana industry to include
medical marijuana, per regulations to be developed by the Washington State Liquor and
Cannabis Board; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
an addendum for this draft ordinance to the environmental review conducted for
Ordinance No. 2407 on June 25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2015 (to be held), the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval (to be determined)
of the draft zoning ordinance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2015 (to be held), the City Council held a hearing on the
draft zoning ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, believes that certain
amendments to the City's Zoning Code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries
(Ordinance No. 2475);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2475, a moratorium on
the establishment of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. TMC Section 18.06.552 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §3, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18.06.552, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state Liquor controland
Cannabis Board to process marijuana, whether medical or recreational, into marijuana
concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products; package and label
marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in
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retail outlets; and sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused
products at wholesale to marijuana retailers.
Section 3. TMC Section 18.06.553 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §4, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.553, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and
Cannabissentrel Board to produce and sell marijuana, whether medical or recreational,
at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana producers.
Section 4. TMC Section 18.06.554 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §5, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.554, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and
Cannabissentrel Board to sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana, and
marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet, for either recreational or medical use.
Section 5. TMC Section 18.06.556 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §6, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.556, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana -infused Products
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts.; mare intended for human use, whether medical or recreational; and have a
THC concentration no greater than 10 percent. The term "marijuana -infused products"
does not include either useable marijuana or marijuana concentrates.
Section 6. TMC Section 18.41.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §45, 2287
§31, 2251 §57, and 2235 §10 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.41.020, (Tukwila
South Overlay District) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.41.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila South Overlay District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult daycare.
2. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
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a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.41.020.2.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate
within 1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance
specified in this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the
nearest points of public entry into each establishment.
3. Amusement parks.
4. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
5. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
6. Beauty or barber shops.
7. Bed and breakfast lodging.
8. Bicycle repair shops.
9. Billiard or pool rooms.
10. Brew pubs.
11. Bus stations.
12. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
13. Colleges and universities.
14. Computer software development and similar uses.
15. Continuing care retirement facility.
16. Convalescent and nursing homes.
17. Convention facilities.
18. Daycare centers.
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19. Dwelling (allowed after residential design manual with criteria for approval
is adopted by ordinance):
a. one detached single-family unit per lot
b. multi -family
c. multi -family units above office and retail space
d. senior citizen housing
20. Electrical substation and distribution.
21. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
22. Farming and farm -related activities.
23. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
24. Fire and police stations.
25. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
26. Fraternal organizations.
27. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
28. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
29. Hospitals.
30. Hotels.
31. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
32. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
33. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
d. commercial
34. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
35. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and by
products, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs.
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
36. Marijuana processor where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
37. Marijuana producer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
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38. Marijuana retailer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
3639. Medical and dental laboratories.
3740. Motels.
3841. Movie theaters with three or fewer screens.
3942. Neighborhood stormwater detention and treatment facilities.
4043. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government — excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
41-44. Pawnbrokers.
4245. Planned shopping center (mall) up to 500,000 square feet.
4346. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4447. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
4548. Private stable.
4649. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4750. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
4851. Religious facility with an assembly area of less than 750 square feet.
4952. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
5053. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
5454. Research and development facilities.
5255. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant
5356. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
5457. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5558. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5659. Schools and studios for education or self improvement.
5760. Self -storage facilities.
5861. Sewage lift stations.
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5862. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter, and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
6063. Studios -- art, photography, music, voice and dance.
6464. Taverns, nightclubs.
6265. Telephone exchanges.
6366. Theaters for live performances only, not including adult entertainment
establishments.
6467. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
6568. Water pump station.
6669. Vehicle storage (no customers onsite, does not include park -and -fly
operations).
6770. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. TMC Section 18.50.210 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §10, as
codified at TMC Section 18.50.210, "Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by the state Liquor and
Cannabis Board of - _ _ - _ - '. ' . - . ! _ - = a state licensing procedure
and to permit, but only to the extent required by state law, marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers to operate in designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or -home occupation or cooperative located in any of the
following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
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Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Growth of medical mariivana for the personal medical use of an individual
qualifying patient as defined in RCW 69.51A.010 is subject to strict compliance with all
state regulations, procedures and restrictions as set forth or hereafter adopted at RCW
Chapter 69.51A.
D. The establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or continuation
of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries as described in RCW
69.51A.085 is prohibited in all zones of the City. Any person who violates this
subsection (18.50.210.D) shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished
by a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding
one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
EG. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorney under the applicable provisions of this code or state law. Such violations shall
be enforced and appealed with the procedures set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 8.45. Each day any violation of this section occurs or continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
F. Penalties.
1. Civil Infraction. Any person violating or failing to comply with this section
of the Tukwila Municipal Code, may be issued a civil infraction citation pursuant to TMC
Section 8.45.050.C. Each civil infraction shall carry with it a monetary penalty of
$200.00 for the first violation, $350.00 for a second violation of the same nature or a
continuing violation, and $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation of the same nature
or a continuing violation.
2. Violation Notice and Order.
a. In the alternative, any person violating or failing to comply with the
provisions of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code may be issued a Violation
Notice and Order, as set forth in TMC Chapter 8.45, that shall carry with it a cumulative
monetary penalty of $1,000.00 per day for each violation from the date set for
compliance until compliance with the Violation Notice and Order is achieved.
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b. In addition to any penalty that may be imposed by the City, any person
violating or failing to comply with this section shall be liable for all damage to public or
private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected
area to its condition prior to the violation.
c. Any penalties imposed under this section may be doubled should the
violation(s) occur within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the grounds of any elementary or
secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public
park, public transit center, or library, or any game arcade to which admission is not
restricted to persons aged 21 years or older, as such terms are defined in WAC 314-55-
010 as now enacted or hereafter amended.
d. The penalty imposed by this section under a Violation Notice and
Order constitutes a personal obliqation of the person(s) responsible for the violation,
and may be collected by civil action brought in the name of the City. In addition, the
monetary penalties or costs assessed pursuant to this chapter may be assessed
against the property that is the subject of the enforcement action.
e. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the discretion to impose
penalties in an amount lower than those set forth above.
3. Additional Relief. The City may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any
acts or practices and abate any condition which constitutes or will constitute a violation
of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The remedies provided herein are
cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
Section 8. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 9. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
Section 10. 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.
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Nora Gierloff
m: Wynetta Bivens
ent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 9:17 AM
To: Brooke Alford; Ihstrander@hotmail.com; makabi5@aol.com; Miguel Maestas; Mikel
Hansen; Planning Commissioner 2; Sharon Mann (sharon_mann@msn.com)
Cc: Minnie Dhaliwal; Nora Gierloff; chuckparrish2009@gmail.com
Subject: FW: Planning commission
From: chuckparrish2009@gmail.com [mailto:chuckparrish2009@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 8:54 AM
To: Wynetta Bivens
Subject: Planning commission
Wynetta, would you please see to it that the planning commissioners receive this email in advance of the July
23 meeting? Thanks very much
To: planning commissioners
From: Chuck Parrish
July 22, 2015
I regret that I am not available to attend the July 23 meeting. Please consider my thoughts below.
L15-0007 Marijuana Zoning Code Amendment
I support the repeal of the moratorium as recommended. The problem is in the zoning. I suggest that the following
questions be asked of planning department staff.
1. Does the initiative or state law define acceptable areas such that the HI and TVS zones are the only areas that
meet the criteria? If not, what is the basis for limiting marijuana processes to HI and TVS zones?
2. What area in the TVS zone meets distance criteria? Is it true that the TVS zone has only one property owner that
could rent, lease or sell property for marijuana processes? If so, why is that an acceptable idea?
3. What areas in the HI zone appear to meet distance criteria for marijuana processes?
4. Are there other areas in Tukwila that meet the standards of the citizen approved initiative, the requirements of
state law and the reasonable concern that such processes not be located in residential areas?
I do not care whether or not marijuana processes, retail or otherwise, are located in Tukwila. I do care about the
process. As much as possible, I would like to see the wishes of voters respected. As much as possible, I would like to see
that arbitrary "it seems like a good idea" limitations with no actual superior legislative reference be limited.
Chuck Parrish
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City of Tukwila Jim Kaggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Prepared July 10, 2015
HEARING DATE: July 23, 2015
FILE NUMBERS: L15-0007 Marijuana Zoning Code Amendment
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila
REQUEST: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed
amendment addressing changes to state law regarding medical
marijuana
LOCATION: Citywide
NOTIFICATION: Hearing Notice was published in the Seattle Times on July 9, 2015, and
posted on the City of Tukwila website on July 9, 2015.
SEPA DETERMINATION: Addendum to E13-0013 DNS
STAFF: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director
ATTACHMENTS: A. Draft Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
B. Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting minutes
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BACKGROUND
Medical marijuana use in Washington was addressed in SB 5073 passed in 2011. However a partial veto
of the bill by the then Governor created a fragmented and inconsistent system of regulation. For this
reason the City has had a moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana collective gardens and dispensaries
since 2011. Tukwila has waited to create permanent rules for medical marijuana due to a lack of clarity
in state laws regarding medical marijuana and a lack of regulation of this industry.
In the fall of 2012 Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1-502) legalizing the recreational use of
marijuana and setting up a framework for regulated producers, processers and retailers. Tukwila
adopted zoning regulations allowing recreational marijuana uses in the Heavy Industrial and Tukwila
Valley South districts in 2013. Because 1-502 was silent about medical marijuana there have been two
separate and legally unrelated sets of rules for recreational and medical marijuana.
Recent changes approved by the Washington State Legislature have brought clarity to medical
marijuana regulation and will dramatically change the current state medical marijuana laws in phases
through July 2016. At the June 22, 2016 Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) meeting the Committee
gave direction to the City Attorney and DCD staff to develop a draft ordinance that would ban
cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries, integrate the medical and recreational marijuana
industries in accordance with the new state laws, and establish significant civil penalties for violations.
The draft ordinance was reviewed by CAP on July 13, 2015 and they forwarded it to the Planning
Commission for a hearing and recommendation.
FINDINGS
State marijuana regulations and the scope of local control over marijuana uses have been significantly
changed by two recently adopted bills. After a partial veto by the Governor the text of SB 5052 is
available at:
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5052-S2.SL.pdf
The second change was HB 2136 and it is available at:
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2136-S2.SL.pdf
In response to these bills Tukwila is proposing to end its moratorium on collective gardens and
dispensaries and adopt amendments to its Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses. The draft
ordinance in Attachment A makes the following changes:
1. Repeals the existing moratorium
2. Updates definitions to match those in the new state law
3. Corrects the omission of marijuana uses from the Tukwila South Overlay (where the underlying
zoning is HI orTVS)
4. Accommodates commercial medical marijuana uses within the same location criteria as
recreational marijuana uses
5. References state regulations, procedures and restrictions for growth of medical marijuana for
personal medical use
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6. Prohibits medical marijuana cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries
7. Establishes new civil penalties for violations of these regulations
REQUESTED ACTION
The Planning Commission is asked to hold a hearing on the proposed ordinance, develop a
recommended version and forward it to the City Council for final action.
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Attachment A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES RELATING TO
LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 18.06.552, 18.06.553, 18.06.554, 18.06.556, 18.41.020
AND 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF MARIJUANA
USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS TRIGGERING SUCH
RESTRICTIONS; ADDING THE TUKWILA SOUTH OVERLAY AS A
PERMITTED ZONE FOR MARIJUANA USES; ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING
ABATEMENT OF MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2475, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directed the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses within 1,000
feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2015, 2SSB 5052 was approved revising the framework
under which medical marijuana producers, processors, and retailers can operate and
become licensed by the State of Washington; and
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WHEREAS, the WSLCB has adopted regulations for recreational marijuana and
begun issuance of marijuana producer, processor and retail licenses to qualified
applicants; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has established a medical marijuana endorsement to
permit a licensed recreational marijuana retailer to also sell marijuana for medical use to
qualifying patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has directed the now renamed Washington State Liquor
and Cannabis Board to develop and maintain a secure and confidential medical
marijuana authorization database of patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, .2SSB 5052 will repeal authorization for collective gardens on July 1,
2016; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 authorizes qualifying patients to grow a limited number of
medical marijuana plants in their own domicile; and
WHEREAS, 2ESSHB 2136 allows cities to adopt locational restrictions and to fully
prohibit medical marijuana cooperatives as described in 2SSB 5052 and 2ESSHB 2136;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any commercial production,
processing, selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2475, imposing a
moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries while zoning for
said uses is established; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2475 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City Council studied the land use and other secondary impacts of
recreational marijuana use, and adopted Ordinance No. 2407 authorizing recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers within specific zoning districts to address
these impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that no additional land use or secondary impacts
are expected due to the expansion of the recreational marijuana industry to include
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medical marijuana, per regulations to be developed by the Washington State Liquor and
Cannabis Board; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
an addendum for this draft ordinance to the environmental review conducted for
Ordinance No. 2407 on June 25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2015 (to be held), the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval (to be determined)
of the draft zoning ordinance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2015 (to be held), the City Council held a hearing on the
draft zoning ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, believes that certain
amendments to the City's Zoning Code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries
(Ordinance No. 2475);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2475, a moratorium on
the establishment of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. A new section is added to TMC Section 18.06 Definitions:
Marijuana Concentrates
"Marijuana concentrates" is as defined under RCW 69.50.101.
Section 3. TMC Section 18.06.552 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §3, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18.06.552, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state Liquor cerand
Cannabis Board to process marijuana, whether medical or recreational, into marijuana
concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products; package and label
marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in
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retail outlets; and sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused
products at wholesale to marijuana retailers.
Section 4. TMC Section 18.06.553 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §4, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.553, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and
Cannabiscontrol Board to produce and sell marijuana, whether medical or recreational,
at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana producers.
Section 5. TMC Section 18.06.554 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §5, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.554, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and
Cannabiscontrol Board to sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana, and
marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet, for either recreational or medical use.
Section 6. TMC Section 18.06.556 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §6, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.556, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana -infused Products
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts; mare intended for human use, whether medical or recreational; and have a
THC concentration • _ _ - _ - _ ! _ - _ - - ithin the limits set forth in RCW
69.50.101. The term "marijuana -infused products" does not include either useable
marijuana or marijuana concentrates.
Section 7. TMC Section 18.41.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §45, 2287
§31, 2251 §57, and 2235 §10 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.41.020, (Tukwila
South Overlay District) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.41.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila South Overlay District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult daycare.
2. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
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a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.41.020.2.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate
within 1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance
specified in this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the
nearest points of public entry into each establishment.
3. Amusement parks.
4. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
5. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
6. Beauty or barber shops.
7. Bed and breakfast lodging.
8. Bicycle repair shops.
9. Billiard or pool rooms.
10. Brew pubs.
11. Bus stations.
12. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
13. Colleges and universities.
14. Computer software development and similar uses.
15. Continuing care retirement facility.
16. Convalescent and nursing homes.
17. Convention facilities.
18. Daycare centers.
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19. Dwelling (allowed after residential design manual with criteria for approval
is adopted by ordinance):
a. one detached single-family unit per lot
b. multi -family
c. multi -family units above office and retail space
d. senior citizen housing
20. Electrical substation and distribution.
21. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
22. Farming and farm -related activities.
23. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
24. Fire and police stations.
25. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
26. Fraternal organizations.
27. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
28. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
29. Hospitals.
30. Hotels.
31. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
32. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
33. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
d. commercial
34. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
35. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and by
products, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs.
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
36. Marijuana processor where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
37. Marijuana producer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
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38. Marijuana retailer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
3639. Medical and dental laboratories.
3710. Motels.
3841. Movie theaters with three or fewer screens.
3912. Neighborhood stormwater detention and treatment facilities.
4843. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government — excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
41-44. Pawnbrokers.
41215. Planned shopping center (mall) up to 500,000 square feet.
4316. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4447. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
4518. Private stable.
4649. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4750. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
4651. Religious facility with an assembly area of less than 750 square feet.
4952. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
5953. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
5454. Research and development facilities.
5255. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant
5356. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
5457. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5558. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5659. Schools and studios for education or self improvement.
5760. Self -storage facilities.
5861. Sewage lift stations.
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6-962. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter, and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
6963. Studios — art, photography, music, voice and dance.
6464. Taverns, nightclubs.
6265. Telephone exchanges.
6966. Theaters for live performances only, not including adult entertainment
establishments.
6467. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
6968. Water pump station.
6669. Vehicle storage (no customers onsite, does not include park -and -fly
operations).
6770. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 8. TMC Section 18.50.210 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §10, as
codified at TMC Section 18.50.210, "Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by the state Liquor and
Cannabis Board of _ -' _ _ _ - _ ' _ ' . - _ ! _ • : a state licensing procedure
and to permit, but only to the extent required by state law, marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers to operate in designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or home occupation located in any of the following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
Neighborhood Commercial Center
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Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Growth of medical marijuana for the personal medical use of an individual
qualifying patient as defined in RCW 69.51A.010 is subject to strict compliance with all
state regulations, procedures and restrictions as set forth or hereafter adopted at RCW
Chapter 69.51A.
D. The establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or continuation
of a cooperative, as described in Chapter 69.51 RCW, or medical cannabis collective
gardens or dispensaries as described in RCW 69.51A.085, is prohibited in all zones of
the City. Any person who violates this subsection (18.50.210.D) shall be guilty of a
gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or by
imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
EG. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorncy under the applicable provisions of this code or state law. Such violations shall
be enforced and appealed with the procedures set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 8.45. Each day any violation of this section occurs or continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
F. Penalties.
1. Civil Infraction. Any person violating or failing to comply with this section
of the Tukwila Municipal Code, may be issued a civil infraction citation pursuant to TMC
Section 8.45.050.C. Each civil infraction shall carry with it a monetary penalty of
$200.00 for the first violation, $350.00 for a second violation of the same nature or a
continuing violation, and $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation of the same nature
or a continuing violation.
2. Violation Notice and Order.
a. In the alternative, any person violating or failing to comply with the
provisions of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code may be issued a Violation
Notice and Order, as set forth in TMC Chapter 8.45, that shall carry with it a cumulative
monetary penalty of $1,000.00 per day for each violation from the date set for
compliance until compliance with the Violation Notice and Order is achieved.
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b. In addition to any penalty that may be imposed by the City, any person
violating or failing to comply with this section shall be liable for all damage to public or
private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected
area to its condition prior to the violation.
c. Any penalties imposed under this section may be doubled should the
violation(s) occur within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the grounds of any elementary or
secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public
park, public transit center, or library, or any game arcade to which admission is not
restricted to persons aged 21 years or older, as such terms are defined in WAC 314-55-
010 as now enacted or hereafter amended.
d. The penalty imposed by this section under a Violation Notice and
Order constitutes a personal obligation of the person(s) responsible for the violation,
and may be collected by civil action brought in the name of the City. In addition, the
monetary penalties or costs assessed pursuant to this chapter may be assessed
against the property that is the subject of the enforcement action.
e. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the discretion to impose
penalties in an amount lower than those set forth above.
3. Additional Relief. The City may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any
acts or practices and abate any condition which constitutes or will constitute a violation
of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The remedies and penalties provided
herein are cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
Section 9. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 10. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The. City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
Section 11. 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.
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Section 12. 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 13. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be
published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force
five days after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2015.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Allan Ekberg, Kate Kruller (Absent: Dennis Robertson)
Staff: Rachel Turpin, Jack Pace, Robert Eaton, Minnie Dahliwal
Keith King, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Agreement: Green City Partnerships
Staff is seeking Council approval of an agreement with Forterra for the development of the Green
Tukwila Partnership 20 -Year Plan. The Green City program strives to "restore urban greenspace
through community stewardship." The process of establishing the Green City designation takes
around two years. Year one would include an assessment and then a 20 -year plan. Year two
would focus on implementation through stewardship programs. Forterra and City staff would work
together to accomplish these goals. The two year plan is budgeted at $100,000, with the City
contribution at $40,000 and Forterra committing to $60,000. Pursuant to the Committee's direction
on May 26, 2015, a budget amendment for $40,000 has been prepared and will be presented with
the overall amendment package. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 27, 2015
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
B. Ordinance: Regulations Relating to Marijuana
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend zoning regulations relating to
marijuana in the following ways:
• Repeal the existing moratorium
• Update definitions to match those in the new state law
• Correct the omission of marijuana uses from the Tukwila South Overlay (where underlying
zone is HI or TVS)
• Reference state regulations, procedures and restrictions for growth of medical marijuana
for personal use
• Prohibit medical marijuana cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries
• Establish new civil penalties for violations of these regulations
Following committee discussion, the following additional changes were made to the draft ordinance:
1. Section 7.D will be amended to add marijuana cooperatives
2. Section 7.B. will add "as defined in RCW 69.51A.010" after the word "cooperative."
3. A recital will be added stating that House Bill 2136 allows Cities to ban cooperatives.
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- 4. Section 5 regarding the definition of "marijuana -infused products" will be amended to remove "no
greater than 10 percent" and replace it with a reference to the state law.
5. The first recital, which read as follows, will be deleted:
"WHEREAS, since 1970, federal law has prohibited the manufacture and possession of
marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, based on the federal government's categorization of marijuana
as having a 'high potential for abuse, lack of any accepted medical use, and abasence of any
accepted safety for use in medically supervised treatment." Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, 14
(2005), Controlled Substance Act (CSA), 84 Stat. 1232,21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and"
As previously discussed, the Committee members expressed a preference that the draft ordinance
go directly on to the Committee of the Whole following review by the Planning Commission, rather
than returning to Committee.
As follow up to the June 22 Committee discussion, Planning Director Jack Pace shared that the
Police Department and Code Enforcement staff have been working together on integrated internal
procedures regarding enforcement of the draft ordinance. In addition, the Communications
Department is helping with a robust information campaign to inform residents of the new law. It will
be important for City employees to be informed and to be able to provide a common response to
inquiries.
The Committee also requested an updated map showing location restrictions as imposed by Initiative
502 and current state law, which helps illustrate this proposal for zoning.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 10, 2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FOLLOWING PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW.
C. Review of the Community Affairs and Parks Committee Work Plan
Committee members and staff reviewed the Committee Work Plan as represented in the packet.
DCD staff is currently looking at appropriate dates and groupings for several items. Councilmember
Kruller noted that parking on her street is becoming increasingly difficult to numerous vehicles
associated with single homes. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m
Next meeting: Monday, July 27, 2015
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Committee Chair Approval
City of Tukwila
Community Affairs &
Parks Committee
O Verna Seal, Chair
O Dennis Robertson
O Allan Ekberg
Distribution:
V. Seal
D. Robertson
A. Ekberg
K. Kruller
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
C. O'Flaherty
R. Turpin
L. Humphrey
R. Eaton
N. Gierloff
AGENDA ®1�v
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 — 5:30 PM ��� 0per'
HAZELNUT CONFERENCE Room
(formerly known as CR #3) at east entrance of City Hall
Item:
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. An agreement regarding the Green City
Partnerships.
Robert Eaton, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
b. An ordinance relating to medical marijuana.
Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development
Director
c. Review of the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee work plan.
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Forward to 7/27 C.O.W.
and 8/3 Regular Mtg.
b. Forward to 8/10 C.O.W.
and 8/17 Regular Mtg.
c. Information only.
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Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, Ju/y27, 2015
6 The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate those with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206-433-1800 (TukwilaCityClerk@TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rachel. Turpin, City Attorney
BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director
DATE: July 8, 2015
SUBJECT: Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
ISSUE
Should the moratorium on medical marijuana collective .gardens and dispensaries be replaced
with zoning regulations per new state laws?
BACKGROUND
Since 2011 the City has had a moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana collective gardens and
dispensaries'. due to a lack of clarity in state laws, regarding medical marijuana and a lack of
regulation of this industry. Recent changes approved by the Washington State Legislature will
dramatically change the current state medical marijuana laws in phases through July 2016.
At the June 22 CAP meeting the Committee gave direction to the City Attorney and DCD staff to
develop a draft ordinance that would ban collective gardens and dispensaries, integrate the
medical and recreational marijuana industries in accordance with the new state laws; and
establish significant civil penalties for violations.
DISCUSSION
The draft ordinance attached amends the Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses
and definitions to meet new Washington State regulations contained in SB 5052. Specifically it:
1. Repeals the existing moratorium
2. Updates definitions to match those in the new state law
3. Corrects the omission of marijuana uses from the Tukwila South Overlay (where the
underlying zoning is HI or TVS)
4. References state regulations, procedures and restrictions for growth of medical.
marijuana for personal medical use
5. Prohibits medical marijuana cooperatives, collective gardens and dispensaries
6. Establishes new civil penalties for violations of these regulations
As this ordinance amends the Zoning Code it will need to go to the Planning Commission for a
public hearing and recommendation. The next available date is July 23, 2015..The Committee
approved returning the ordinance directly to the Committee of the Whole rather than an
additional CAP meeting.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
No direct financial impacts are expected from these changes.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to forward this ordinance to the Planning Commission for a hearing
and recommendation. The ordinance will then return directly to the August 10, 2015 Committee
of the Whole meeting for a hearing and subsequent August 17, 2015 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Marijuana Zoning Ordinance
W:12015 Info Memos\MedicalMarijuanaJlnfoMemo.doc
DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES RELATING TO
LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS 18.06.552, 18.06.553, 18.06.554, 18.06.556, 18.41.020
AND 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF MARIJUANA
USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS TRIGGERING SUCH
RESTRICTIONS; ADDING THE TUKWILA SOUTH OVERLAY AS A
PERMITTED ZONE FOR MARIJUANA USES; ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING
ABATEMENT OF MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 2475, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970,
possession—of marijuana as a
categorizatioribcmarijuana as
medial use, and -abs ce
tre ment." Gonzales v. Reich,
84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. 801 et
federal law has prohibited the manufacture and
Schedule 1 drug, based on the federal government's
aging a "high potential for ahuge, lack of any accepted,
any accepted safety for use in medically supervised
545 U.S. 1, 14 (2005 , ontrolled Substance Act (CSA),
seq; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directed the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1 Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses within 1,000
feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
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WHEREAS, on April 24, 2015, 2SSB 5052 was approved revising the framework
under which medical marijuana producers, processors, and retailers can operate and
become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB has adopted regulations for recreational marijuana and
begun issuance of marijuana producer, processor and retail licenses to qualified
applicants; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has established a medical marijuana endorsement to
permit a licensed recreational marijuana retailer to also sell marijuana for medical use to
qualifying patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 has directed the now renamed Washington State Liquor
and Cannabis Board to develop and maintain a secure and confidential medical
marijuana authorization database of patients and designated providers; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 will repeal authorization for collective gardens on July 1,
2016; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 authorizes qualifying patients to grow a limited number of
medical marijuana plants in their own domicile; and
WHEREAS, 2SSB 5052 authorizes up to four qualifying patients and/or designated
providers to form cooperatives to grow a limited number of medical marijuana plants in
their own domicile starting on July 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any commercial production,
processing, selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2475, imposing a
moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries while zoning for
said uses is established; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2475 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council studied the land use and other secondary impacts of
recreational marijuana use, and adopted Ordinance No. 2407 authorizing recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers within specific zoning districts to address
these impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that no additional land use or secondary impacts
are expected due to the expansion of the recreational marijuana industry to include
medical marijuana, per regulations to be developed by the Washington State Liquor and
Cannabis Board; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
an addendum for this draft ordinance to the environmental review conducted for
Ordinance No. 2407 on June 25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2015 (to be held), the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval (to be determined)
of the draft zoning ordinance to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2015 (to be held), the City Council held a hearing on the
draft zoning ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, believes that certain
amendments to the City's Zoning Code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries
(Ordinance No. 2475);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2475, a moratorium on
the establishment of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, is hereby
repealed.
Section 2. TMC Section 18.06.552 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §3, as
codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 18.06.552, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state Liquor ceeland
Cannabis Board to process marijuana, whether medical or recreational, into marijuana
concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products; package and label
marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in
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retail outlets; and sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana and marijuana -infused
products at wholesale to marijuana retailers.
Section 3. TMC Section 18.06.553 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §4, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.553, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and
Cannabiscentrel Board to produce and sell marijuana, whether medical or recreational,
at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana producers.
Section 4. TMC Section 18.06.554 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §5, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.554, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state Liquor and
Cannabissentrol Board to sell marijuana concentrates, useable marijuana., and
marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet, for either recreational or medical use.
Section 5. TMC Section 18.06.556 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §6, as
codified at TMC Section 18.06.556, is hereby amended to read as follows:
-,4 IA)
Marijuana -infused Product
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts.; and -are intended for human use, whether medical or recreational; and have a
THC concentration no greater than 10 percent. The term "marijuana -infused products"
does not include either useable marijuana or marijuana concentrates.
Section 6. TMC Section 18.41.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §45, 2287
§31, 2251 §57, and 2235 §10 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.41.020, (Tukwila
South Overlay District) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.41.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila South Overlay District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult daycare.
2. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
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a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones; whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.41.020.2.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate
within 1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance
specified in this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the
nearest points of public entry into each establishment.
3. Amusement parks.
4. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
5. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
G. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
6. Beauty or barber shops.
7. Bed and breakfast lodging.
8. Bicycle repair shops.
9. Billiard or pool rooms.
10. Brew pubs.
11. Bus stations.
12. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
13. Colleges and universities.
14. Computer software development and similar uses.
15. Continuing care retirement facility.
16. Convalescent and nursing homes.
17. Convention facilities.
18. Daycare centers.
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19. Dwelling (allowed after residential design manual with criteria for approval
is adopted by ordinance):
a. one detached single-family unit per lot
b. multi -family
c. multi -family units above office and retail space
d. senior citizen housing
20. Electrical substation and distribution.
21. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
22. Farming and farm -related activities.
23. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
24. Fire and police stations.
25. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
26. Fraternal organizations.
27. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
28. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
29. Hospitals.
30. Hotels.
31. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
32. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
33. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
d. commercial
34. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
35. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and by
products, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs.
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
36. Marijuana processor where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
37. Marijuana producer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
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38. Marijuana retailer where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
3639. Medical and dental laboratories.
3740. Motels.
3841. Movie theaters with three or fewer screens.
3942. Neighborhood stormwater detention and treatment facilities.
4043. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government — excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
4144. Pawnbrokers.
4245. Planned shopping center (mall) up to 500,000 square feet.
4346. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4447. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
4548. Private stable.
4649. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4750. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
4851. Religious facility with an assembly area of less than 750 square feet.
4952. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, minivans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
5053. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
5454. Research and development facilities.
5255. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant
5356. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
5457. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5558. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5659. Schools and studios for education or self improvement.
5760. Self -storage facilities.
5861. Sewage lift stations.
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5962. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter, and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
6063. Studios — art, photography, music, voice and dance.
6464. Taverns, nightclubs.
6265. Telephone exchanges.
6366. Theaters for live performances only, not including adult entertainment
establishments.
6467. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
6568. Water pump station.
6669. Vehicle storage (no customers onsite, does not include park -and -fly
operations).
6770. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. TMC Section 18.50.210 Amended. Ordinance No. 2407 §10, as
codified at TMC Section 18.50.210, "Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by the state Liquor and
Cannabis Board of + - - - - - - - - - ! - - : a state licensing procedure
and to permit, but only to the extent required by state law, marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers to operate in designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or -home occupation or cooperative located in any of the
following areas:V��r^
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
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Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
(Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Growth of medical marijuana for the personal medical use of an individual
qualifying patient as defined in RCW 69.51A.010 is subject to strict compliance with all
state regulations, procedures and restrictions as set forth or hereafter adopted at RCW
Chapter 69.51A. os... �,,,., � b- a.)6 . (cC 11-
D. The tablishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or continuation
of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries as described in RCW
69.51A.085 is prohibited in all zones of the City. Any person who violates this
subsection (18.50.210.D) shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished
by a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding
one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
E6. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorney -under the applicable provisions of this code or state law. Such violations shall
be enforced and appealed with the procedures set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 8.45. Each day any violation of this section occurs or continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
F. Penalties.
1. Civil Infraction. Any person violating or failing to comply with this section
of the Tukwila Municipal Code, may be issued a civil infraction citation pursuant to TMC
Section 8.45.050.C. Each civil infraction shall carry with it a monetary penalty of
$200.00 for the first violation, $350.00 for a second violation of the same nature or a
continuing violation, and $500.00 for a third or subsequent violation of the same nature
or a continuing violation.
2. Violation Notice and Order.
a. In the 'alternative, any person violating or failing to comply with the
provisions of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code may be issued a Violation
Notice and Order, as set forth in TMC Chapter 8.45, that shall carry with it a cumulative
monetary penalty of $1,000.00 per day for each violation from the date set for
compliance until compliance with the Violation Notice and Order is achieved.
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b. In addition to any penalty that may be imposed by the City, any person
violating or failing to comply with this section shall be liable for all damage to public or
private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected
area to its condition prior to the violation.
c. Any penalties imposed under this section may be doubled should the
violation(s) occur within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the grounds of any elementary or
secondary school, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public
park, public transit center, or library, or any game arcade to which admission is not
restricted to persons aged 21 years or older, as such terms are defined in WAC 314-55-
010 as now enacted or hereafter amended.
d. The penalty imposed by this section under a Violation Notice and
Order constitutes a personal obligation of the person(s) responsible for the violation,
and may be collected by civil action brought in the name of the City. In addition, the
monetary penalties or costs assessed pursuant to this chapter may be assessed
against the property that is the subject of the enforcement action.
e. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the discretion to impose
penalties in an amount lower than those set forth above.
3. Additional Relief. The City may seek legal or equitable relief to enioin any
acts or practices and abate any condition which constitutes or will constitute a violation
of this section of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The remedies provided herein are
cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
Section 8. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 9. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
Section 10. 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.
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Section 11. 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 12. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be
published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force
five days after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2015.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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Community Affairs and Parks Committee - 2015 Work Plan
City of Tukwila
Updated 7/1/15
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Description
Qtr
Dept
Action
<or
Briefing
Status
1.
Development Agreement with 90 Andover Park East
1
DCD
A
Complete
2.
Duwamish Gardens — Advertise and award construction
contract
1
PW
A
Complete
p
3.
Chinook Winds — Resolution to accept site from King
County
1
PW
A
Complete
p
4.
Briefing on implementation of Shoreline Master Program
2
DCD
B
Complete
(COW)
5.
Human Services contracts over $40K
1
HS
A
Complete
6.
1% for the Arts — Procedures and Guidelines
1
PR
B
7.
Duwamish Hill Construction — Contract Award
1
PR
A
Complete
8.
FGL Golf Carts — Purchase Approval
1
PR
A
Complete
9.
Accessible Programs — Update
3
PR
B
10
City Support for Veterans
3-4
Multiple
A/B
11
Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
2
Multiple
A
In progress
12
Collective Gardens Moratorium Next Steps
2
DCD
A
In progress
13
Update Wireless Facility Regulations per new FCC rules
2
DCD
A
14
Park Rules (including Park signage per 1/12 COW)
2
PRK
A
Complete
15
CDBG Application — 2016 Minor Home Repair
2
HS
A
Complete
16
I-CANN, 5210 Implementation & Food Policy — Update
2
PR
B
17
Riverbank Waterfowl Agreement
2
PR
A
Complete
18
Property Maintenance Standards
2-3
DCD
A
19
Minor Home Repair Program
3
HS
A
20
Park Stewardship Plan — Briefing
3
PR
B
21
Earthcorp Projects — Update
3
PR
B
22
Developer selection for urban renewal project (motels)
3
ED
A
23
Duwamish Hill Construction — Contract Closeout
4
PR
A
24
FGL Pond Liner — Purchase Approval
4
PR
A
25
"Siccardi" Parcel Official Naming (2015 QTR 4 or 2016)
4
PR
A
26
Registration Software — Update (purchase 2016 or budget
for 2017)
4
PR
B
27
Tukwila Village plaza/commons non-profit formation
4
ED
A
28
Trakit Citizen Comment Module Update
DCD
B
29
Tree City USA
PR
A
30
Legislative Agenda
1
Gov
A
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31
Intl Building Code + Healthy Housing Policies
2
DCD
A
32
Marijuana Regulations Roundtable
2
Multiple
B
Complete
33
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3
DCD
B
Standard. Reports/Briefings
Frequency .
Dept:
34
Summer Events Calendar
Annual
Parks
35
Parks Department Report (or to COW/Council?)
Annual
Parks
36
Teens for Tukwila
Parking lot
37
Standards for private vehicles on private property
City of Tukwila
Updated 7/1/15
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Abbreviation Key:
A Action item DCD Community Development PR Parks
B Briefing item ED Economic Development PW Public Works
ATTY City Attorney HS Human Services GOV Government Rel.
City. of Tukwila
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
DATE: June 16, 2015
SUBJECT: Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations
ISSUE
Combating illegal medical marijuana grow operations in Tukwila.
BACKGROUND
The City has had a moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana collective gardens and
dispensaries for several years, due to a lack of clarity in state laws regarding medical marijuana
and a lack of regulation of this industry. In May, the City was granted preliminary injunctions
against two medical marijuana collective gardens operating in violation of the moratorium.
Recent inspections by the City show that these properties are currently in compliance with the
preliminary injunctions, and the City is currently working to resolve these cases in a manner that
ensures continued compliance with state and local laws.
The Washington State Legislature recently passed legislation that will dramatically change the
current state medical marijuana laws in July 2016. At its June 8, 2015 meeting, the Community
Affairs and Parks Committee gave direction to the City Attorney and DCD staff to develop a
draft ordinance that would a) ban collective gardens and dispensaries until July 2016 and b)
require compliance with state laws after July 2016, establishing significant civil penalties for
violations. Drafting of the ordinance is currently underway and staff expect to have it ready for
CAP review at itsJu y 7; LO meeting. The Committee also urged the creation of a thorough
process for enforcement of the ordinance, with input and buy -in from all departments involved.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this meeting is to continue discussion of the City's strategy for combatting illegal
grow operations as well as plan for a follow-up discussion to be held by the entire Council.
Councilmember Robertson, because he feels City staff is currently committed to a variety of
important projects, has suggested a dedicated project team including external legal counsel
responsible for project management, communications, partnership with other entities such as
the King County Prosecutor and Liquor Control Board, strategy and process development, and
more.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Unknown at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS
• June 8, 2015 CAP Meeting Minutes
• AWC Senate Bill 5052 Overview
City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE - Meeting Minutes
June 8, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg
Staff: Rachel Turpin, Rachel Bianchi, Jack Pace, Mike Villa, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Sharon Mann, resident
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Seal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Update on Medical Cannabis
City Attorney Rachel Turpin provided an update to the Committee regarding the status of medical
marijuana regulations. The City currently has in place a moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana
collective gardens and dispensaries. Because it is set to expire in October, policy direction is
needed from the Council regarding next steps. In addition, the Cannabis Patient Protection Act,
recently passed by the Washington State Legislature, will significantly change regulations at the
state level with ensuing impacts to cities. The following paragraphs summarize the information
shared with the Committee.
Summary of Senate Bill 5052 Changes
SB 5052 establishes the Liquor Control Board (to be renamed the Liquor and Cannabis Board) as
the regulatory agency overseeing medical marijuana, creates a system of cooperatives, and
increases the limit to 15 plants for those registering into an optional database. Those who do not
sign up for the database are limited to four plants and six ounces. Medical marijuana must be grown
in the grower's domicile. Cooperatives may be formed by four qualifying patients or providers, and
60 plants may be grown at the cooperative location. Cooperatives will not require a City business
license. Most of the provisions of the law do not go into effect until July 1, 2016, although the patient
database is going to be developed starting July 24, 2015. The law no longer includes a statement
giving cities the option to ban medical marijuana through zoning regulations, which was employed
by the City of Kent in its collective garden ban, recently upheld by the State Supreme Court. Cities
do not have authority to create criminal penalties or penalties for drug violations, but do have
authority to create civil penalties, such as for growing marijuana out of compliance with state law.
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Tukwila's Next Steps
The current moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana collective gardens and dispensaries is set to
expire in October 2015, so the City Attorney is seeking direction on what type of legislation to have
ready. Since the City can continue to prohibit collective gardens until the state law takes effect in
July 2016, it is possible to draft one ordinance that includes short term and long term provisions,
such as a section prohibiting collective gardens but specifying that that section terminates in July
2016. The City has flexibility until July 2016, and could consider adding a misdemeanor penalty.
Process for Enforcement
Committee members stated that the proposed legislation must be enforceable and it would be
prudent to determine the cross -departmental process for handling violations early in the process.
Ms. Turpin stated that the recent injunction process the Council approved for two properties in the
City does require compliance with city and state laws. The City will be inspecting the properties to
follow up.
Committee Recommendation
The Committee unanimously supported the development of an ordinance that would prohibit
collective gardens through July 2015 and thereafter require compliance with state law. They did
not feel it would be worthwhile to include a misdemeanor component for this temporary period. The
draft ordinance should establish civil penalties for violating state law, and they would like to see
clearly defined City processes for compliance and enforcement, with input from the City Prosecutor.
RETURN TO COMMITTEE WITH DRAFT ORDINANCE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m
Next meeting: Monday, June 22, 2015
(4 - Committee Chair Approval
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On April 24, 2015, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law SB 5052, the cannabis patient protection act. The act
establishes a medical marijuana oversight body, guidance for rules and regulation, licensing, and defines
cooperatives and personal grows. The law has various enactment dates over the course of the next year and a
half.
Oversight
SB 5052 establishes the Liquor Control Board as the
regulatory agency overseeing medical marijuana,
and renames the board the Liquor and Cannabis
Board (LCB).
Regulation
Medical use of marijuana is regulated through the
same structure as provided through Initiative 502
(legalization of recreational marijuana). The LCB
shall adopt comprehensive rules and regulations
similar to that of the recreational market to regulate
the medical marijuana market.
To qualify for the "medical use" of marijuana, the
terminal or debilitating conditions must be severe
enough to significantly interfere with activities of daily
living and must be able to be objectively assessed
and evaluated.
A voluntary medical marijuana authorization
database is created. Qualifying patients and
designated providers who do not sign up for the
database may grow marijuana for their medical use
but are limited to four plants and six ounces of
useable marijuana. They are provided an affirmative
defense to charges of violating the law on medical
use of marijuana.
Those who do register in the database may grow up
to 15 plants for medical use, are provided arrest
protection, and may possess a combination of the
following:
• Forty-eight ounces of marijuana -infused product
in solid form;
• Three ounces of useable marijuana;
• Two hundred sixteen ounces of marijuana -
infused product in liquid form; or
• Twenty-one grams of marijuana concentrates.
Licensing
Marijuana retail establishments may apply for a
medical marijuana endorsement through the LCB.
The endorsement may be issued concurrently with
the retail license and medical marijuana—endorsed
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stores must carry products identified by the
Department of Health (DOH) as beneficial to medical
marijuana patients.
DOH must also adopt safe handling requirements for
all marijuana products to be sold by endorsed stores
and must adopt training requirements for retail
employees.
The LCB must reopen the license period for retail
stores and allow for additional licenses to be issued
in order to address the needs of the medical market.
The LCB must establish a merit based system for
issuing retail licenses.
• First priority must be given to applicants that
have applied for a marijuana retailer license
before July 1, 2014, and who have operated or
been employed by a collective garden before
November 6, 2012.
• Second priority must be given to applicants who
were operating or employed by a collective
garden before November 6, 2012 but who have
not previously applied for a marijuana license.
Use by minors
Minors may be authorized for the medical use of
marijuana if the minor's parent or guardian agrees to
the authorization. The parent or guardian must have
sole control over the minor's marijuana. Minors may
not grow marijuana, nor may they purchase from a
retailer, but they may enter the premises of a
medical marijuana retailer if they are accompanied
by their parent or guardian who is serving as the
designated provider. Patients who are between ages
18 and 21 may enter medical marijuana retail outlets.
Cooperatives and personal grows
Those who are registered in the medical marijuana
database may grow marijuana in their domicile. No
more than 15 plants may be grown in a housing unit,
unless the housing unit is the location of a
cooperative. No plants may be grown or processed if
any portion of the activity may be viewed or smelled
by the public or the private property of another
housing unit.
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The provision authorizing collective gardens is
repealed, effective July 1, 2016. In their place, four
member cooperatives are permitted. A maximum of
60 plants (15 plants x 4 members) may be grown at
the cooperative location.
Qualifying patients or designated providers may form
a cooperative and share responsibility for acquiring
and supplying the resources needed to produce and
process marijuana only for the medical use of
members of the cooperative. No more than four
qualifying patients or designated providers may
become members of a cooperative under this section
and all members must hold valid recognition cards.
All members of the cooperative must be at least 21
years old. The designated provider of a qualifying
patient who is under 21 years old may be a member
of a cooperative on the qualifying patient's behalf.
Cooperatives may not be located within one mile of a
marijuana retailer and they must be registered with
the LCB.
If a member of the cooperative leaves, he or she
must notify the LCB within 15 days of the date
he/she ceases participation. Additional qualifying
patients or designated providers may not join the
cooperative until 60 days has passed.
Cooperatives may not sell, donate or otherwise
provide marijuana to a person not participating in the
cooperative.
The location of the cooperative must be a domicile of
one of the participants. Only one cooperative may
located per domicile.
The LCB may adopt rules regulating cooperatives,
including a seed to sale traceability model that is
similar to the model in the recreational market.
The LCB or law enforcement may inspect a
cooperative.
Local authority
Cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities may
create and enforce civil penalties, including
abatement procedures, for the growing or processing
of marijuana and for keeping marijuana plants
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beyond or otherwise not in compliance with the rules
and regulations of cooperatives.
Enactment
July 24, 2015, except for the following:
Immediately:
• Contracting with an entity to create, administer
and maintain the patient database.
• Exempting disclosure of records in the database,
including patient names and personally
identifiable information.
• The LCB conducting controlled purchase
programs to ensure marijuana is not being sold
to minors, minors are not selling marijuana in
retail and medical establishments and whether
collective gardens and cooperatives are
providing minors with marijuana.
July 1, 2016
• Minors, between the ages of 18-20, with
recognition cards may begin buying medical
marijuana.
• The amount of marijuana medical patients may
acquire goes into effect.
• Health care professionals may begin authorizing
qualifying patients under the age of 18 to use
medical marijuana. Their parent or guardian shall
act as their designated provider.
• Various provisions related to the security of the
medical marijuana authorization database.
• Criminal protections for the medical use of
marijuana.
• Group cooperatives are allowed.
• Collective gardens are eliminated.
• Allowing minors who are eligible to consume
medical marijuana on school grounds.
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uses would not be permitted
Date Saved: 011281201411:10:00 AM
TMC AMENDMENTS
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
CITY WIDE
PL13-032
L13-035 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
E13-013 SEPA REVIEW 17
L15-0007 ZONING ORDINANCE
SEPA REVIEW
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
PROJECT TITLE:
Adoption of City of Tukwila Recreational Marijuana Regulations DNS (File #E13-0013): Addendum Addressing SB
5052 Medical Marijuana Regulations
PROPOSED ACTION:
The City of Tukwila is proposing amendments to the Zoning Code regulations regarding marijuana uses and
definitions to meet new Washington State regulations contained in SB 5052. Definitions will be revised to reflect
the language in the new state law and medical marijuana uses will be accommodated within the same location
criteria as recreational marijuana uses.
PROPONENT AND LEAD AGENCY:
City of Tukwila Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
SEPA RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
Jack Pace, Director
Tukwila Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
206-431-3670
CONTACT PERSON:
Nora Gierloff
Telephone: 206-433-7141
Email: Nora.Gierloff@tukwilawa.gov
LOCATION OF DOCUMENTS:
City of Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SEPA COMPLIANCE:
A checklist was completed and a DNS was issued on 7/30/2013 prior to the adoption of Ordinance 2407 which
created a new zoning code section TMC 18.50.210 Marijuana Related Uses. The same issues and analysis cover
the proposed updates to align with SB 5052 and the allowed locations for marijuana uses will not change.
We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review.
The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal
to the decisionmaker.
Signature:
162/..-Q
Jack ce, Responsible Official
Dated: 1/NQ Z)_29),
City ; ' Tukwila
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Phone: 206-431-3670
Fax: 206-431-3665
Web site: http://www.TukwilaWA.gov
DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
File Number: E13-013
Applied: 07/09/2013
Issue Date: 07/30/2013
Status: APPROVED
Applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA - TMC AMENDMENTS
Lead Agency: City of Tukwila
Description of Proposal:
SEPA for Zoning Code amendment in response to I-502 to adopt development regulations pertaining to
producers, processors and retailers of recreational marijuana.
Location of Proposal:
Address:
Parcel Number: 0001
Section/Township/Range: CITYWIDE
The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental
impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental
checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted by 43 -14 - 2-013 . The lead agency will not act
on this proposal for 14 days from the date below.
Jack P, Responsible Official
City o kwila
6300 uthcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206)431-3670
36.113
D to
Any appeal shall be linked to a specific governmental action. The State Environmental Policy Act is not intended to create a cause of action
unrelated to a specific governmental action. Appeals of environmental determinations shall be commenced within the time period to
appeal the governmental action that is subject to environmental review. (RCW 43.21C.075)
doc: DNS -4/07
E13-013 Printed: 07-30-2013
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
NOTICE OF DECISION
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
To: State Department of Ecology, SEPA Division Office of Archeology
Office of Attorney General King County Assessor
Jack Pace, Director
PROTECT: TMC Amendments- Marijuana
FILE NUMBERS: E13-013
ASSOCIATED FILES: L13-035, PL13-032
APPLICANT: City of Tukwila Department of Community Development
REQUEST: SEPA DNS
LOCATION: City -Wide
This notice is to confirm the decision reached by Tukwila's SEPA Official to issue a Determination of Non-
significance (DNS) for the above project based on the environmental checklist and the underlying permit
application.
Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for
inspection at:
Tukwila Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The project planner is Stacy MacGregor, who may be contacted at (206) 431-3670 for further information.
The decision is appealable to the Superior Court pursuant to the Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions, Revised
Code of Washington (RCW 36.70C).
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City of Tukwila
Jinn Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development
FINAL STAFF EVALUATION
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
File No: E13-03
I. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTION
Jack Pace, Director
The proposal is a non -project action to update the Tukwila Municipal Code, Title 18 Zoning Code. The
amendment adds new uses and definitions in response to Initiative 502 and allows these uses as
permitted uses in certain zones in the city.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
Project Name: TMC Amendments -Marijuana
Applicant: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner for the City of Tukwila
Location: City -Wide
Zoning and Comprehensive
Plan Designation: All zones.
The following information was considered as part of review of this application.
1. SEPA Checklist dated July 8, 2013.
2. Planning Commission Public Hearing Packet
a. Informational Memo
b. Liquor Control Board I-502 Fact Sheet
c. AWC I-502 Fact Sheet
d. Map: Location Restrictions Imposed by I-502
e. Map: Zones where uses would be permitted
f. Draft Zoning Code Amendment
NOTE: Technical reports and attachments referenced above may not be attached to all copies of this decision.
Copies of exhibits, reports, attachments, or other documents may be reviewed and/or obtained by contacting
Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, Phone: (206)
433-7166.
SM
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III. REVIEW PROCESS
The proposed action is subject to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review as the project does not
meet the exemptions listed under WAC 197-11-800.
IV. BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The proposal is to revise Chapter 18, Zoning Code of the Tukwila Municipal Code to reflect I-502. I-
502 legalizes recreational marijuana in Washington State and provides a process to license recreational
marijuana processors, producers, and retailers. The proposed zoning code amendments create
definitions for marijuana uses and propose permitting these uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and
Heavy Industrial (HI) zones in the City.
V. REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
City staff completed the checklist. The review process resulted in no additional comments.
VI. COMMENTS:
On July 11, 2013, notice was published in the Seattle Times and submitted to the Washington State
Department of Ecology on July 9, 2013. No comments were received on this proposal.
VII. CONCLUSION
The proposal can be found to not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment and
pursuant to WAC 197-11-340 a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) is issued for this project. This
DNS is based on impacts identified within the environmental checklist, attachments, and the above Final
Staff Evaluation for Environmental Checklist File No. E13-013, and is supported by plans, policies, and
regulations formally adopted by the City of Tukwila for the exercise of substantive authority under
SEPA to approve, condition, or deny proposed actions.
Prepared by: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
Date: July 30, 2013
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Stacy MacGregor
From: Stacy MacGregor
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 2:03 PM
To: ECY RE SEPA REGISTER (separegister@ecy.wa.gov)
Subject: Notice of Application
Attachments: D00011.pdf
City of Tukwila
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila is requesting comments through July 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
regarding the following:
CASE NUMBER: E13-013, regarding L13-035
APPLICANT: Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
REQUEST: SEPA review for a non -project action review for Zoning Code amendment in response to I-
502 to adopt development regulations pertaining to producers, processors and retailers of
recreational marijuana.
LOCATION: City-wide
Information on the above application may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Division. The City encourages you
to notify your neighbors and other persons you believe would be affected by the above items.
Stacy MacGregor
Tukwila Assistant Planner /Tuesday- Friday 8:30-3
6300 Southcenter Blvd / Tukwila, WA 98188
ph: (206) 433-7166 / fx: (206) 431-3665
Stacy.MacGregor@TukwilaWA.gov / www.TukwilaWA.gov
The City of opportunity, the community of choice.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX: (206) 431-3665
E-mail: planning@TukwilaWA.gov
SEPA Checklist
SEPA
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW
APPLICATION
NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT IN RESPONSE TO I-502 TO
ADOPT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS AND RETAILERS OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA.
LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and
subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
City -Wide
LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
N/A
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the owner/applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards,
and
• is the primary contact with the City to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
Name: City of Tukwila -Department of Community Development / Stacy MacGregor- Assistant Planner
Address: 6300 Southcenter Blvd
Phone: 206-433-7166 FAX:
E-mail: stac .macgregor@tukwilawa.gov.
Signature: Date: l f D
FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus TYPE: P-SEPA
Planner: Stacy MacGregor
File Number: E13-013
Application Complete Date:
7/6/13
Project File Number: PL13-032
Application Incomplete Date:
Other File Numbers: L13-035
NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT IN RESPONSE TO I-502 TO
ADOPT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS AND RETAILERS OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA.
LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and
subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
City -Wide
LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
N/A
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the owner/applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards,
and
• is the primary contact with the City to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
Name: City of Tukwila -Department of Community Development / Stacy MacGregor- Assistant Planner
Address: 6300 Southcenter Blvd
Phone: 206-433-7166 FAX:
E-mail: stac .macgregor@tukwilawa.gov.
Signature: Date: l f D
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Zoning Code amendment in response to 1-502 to adopt development regulations
pertaining to producers, processors and retailers of recreational marijuana.
2. Name of Applicant:
City of Tukwila Departemtn of Community Development Stacy MacGregor -Assistant
Planner
3. Date checklist prepared:
7/9/13
4. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Tukwila
5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Adoption by City Council code amendments by mid-September, 2013
6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No
7. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
None except for the SEPA determination that will be prepared for this proposal.
8. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
9. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
Approval of code amendments by Tukwila City Council.
10. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the
size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask
you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those
answers on this page.
This proposal would establish location restrictions on the production, processing and
retailing of recreational marijuana to implement 1-502.
11. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, the tax lot
number, and section, township, and range. If a proposal would occur over a range of
area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site
plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should
submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or
detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
City-wide
12. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
The proposal is city-wide.
SEPA Checklist
'B: ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Applicant Response: Section B, Environmetnal Elements, is non -applicable per WAC 197 -11 -315 -le
C. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON -PROJECT PROPOSALS
1. How would the proposals be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
The ordinance would limit the prodution, processing, and retailing of recreational
marijuana as a use in certain areas of the City. The limitations would shift these
activities to areas better suited to accommodate these activities which wold reduce the
potential adverse effects of marijuana uses including discharges, emissions, noise, and
criminal activity.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Zoning for marijuana uses into areas where the impacts are reduced. Additionally,
individual projects would still be subject to individual mitigation to avoid or reduce
these impacts.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Indirect impacts are possible due to the discharge of pesticides or fertilizers. These
impacts would be reviewed at the project level however, this ordinance would limit the
scope of these activites.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Individual projects would be subject to mitigation to avoid or reeduce these impacts.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
This ordiannce would limit the scope of these activities which would limit their abilty to
deplete energy or natural resources.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
These impacts would be reviewed at the project level however, this ordinance would
limit the scope of these activites.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as
parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitats,
historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
This ordiannce would limit the scope of these activities which would limit their abilty to
affect environmentally sensitive areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
These impacts would be reviewed at the project level however; this ordinance would
limit the scope of these activities.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
This ordiannce would limit the scope of these activities which would limit their abilty to
impact land uses. The shoreline master program is an overlay that would continue to
apply and preserve compatibility with existing plans.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
SEPA Checklist
This ordiannce would limit ,,,e scope of these activities which would limit their abilty to
adversly affect land uses. The ordiannce would not alter existing shoreline uses.
Impacts would still be reviewed at the project level.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
service and utilities?
This ordiance would not likely increase demands on transportation or public service
and utiltiies more or less than other allowed land uses would mpact these services.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
These impacts would be reviewed at the project level.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with Local, State, or Federal
laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The proposed amendments are believed to avoid cnflicts with local, state, or federal
laws and requiremetns for portection of the environemnt.
D. SIGNATURE
Under the penalty of perjury the above answers under ESA Screening Checklist and State Environmental Policy Act
Checklist are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to
make its dec
Signature:
Date Submitted:
City of Tukwila
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila Board of Architectural Review will be holding two public hearings
on July 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. to discuss the following:
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW & PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
L13-018
Jared Taylor for Golden Property Development
Public Hearing Design Review for a new 5,880 sf Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on a pre-
existing pad site.
225 Tukwila Parkway; at the northeast corner of the Westfield Southcenter Mall site.
L13-035
Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
Zoning Code amendment in response to I-502 to adopt development regulations pertaining
to producers, processors and retailers of recreational marijuana.
City-wide
Persons wishing to comment on the above cases may do so by written statement or by appearing at the public
hearing. Information on the above cases may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Division. The City encourages
you to notify your neighbors and other persons you believe would be affected by the above items.
Published:
Distribution:
July 11, 2013, Seattle Times
Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners/Applicants, Adjacent Property
Owners, and File.
City of Tukwila
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila is requesting comments through July 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
regarding the following:
CASE NUMBER: E13-013, regarding L13-035
APPLICANT: Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
REQUEST: SEPA review for a non -project action review for Zoning Code amendment in response to I-
502 to adopt development regulations pertaining to producers, processors and retailers of
recreational marijuana.
LOCATION: City-wide
Information on the above application may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Division. The City encourages you
to notify your neighbors and other persons you believe would be affected by the above items.
Published: July 11, 2013, Seattle Times
Distribution: Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners/Applicants, Adjacent Property
Owners, and File.
TMC AMENDMENTS
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
CITY WIDE
PL13-032
L13-035 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
E13-013 SEPA REVIEW
L15-0007 ZONING ORDINANCE
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT V
Stacy MacGregor
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Dear Ms. MacGregor:
COM GMU Review Team <reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov>
Friday, August 16, 2013 11:52 AM
Stacy MacGregor
19381, City of Tukwila, Expedited Review Granted, DevRegs
The City of Tukwila has been granted expedited review for the proposed amendment to Tukwila Municipal
Code in response to 1502 to adopt development regulations pertaining to producers, processors, and retailers
of recreational marijuana. This proposal was submitted for the required state agency review under RCW
36.70A.106.
As of receipt of this email, the City of Tukwila has met the Growth Management Act notice to state agency
requirements in RCW 36.70A.106 for this submittal. For the purpose of documentation, please keep this email
as confirmation.
If you have any questions, please contact Paul Johnson at 360.725.3048 or by email at
paul.iohnson@commerce.wa.gov.
Thank you.
Review Team, Growth Management Services
Department of Commerce
P.O. Box 42525
Olympia WA 98504-2525
(360) 725-3000
FAX (360) 664-3123
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Director DCD
BY: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 30, 2013
SUBJECT: Establishment of Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing as
permitted uses in Tukwila Municipal Code, Title 18 Zoning.
ISSUE
Should the City establish zoning regulations for recreational marijuana producers, processors,
and retailers? This does not impact the possession and use of recreational marijuana and does
not impact the moratorium in effect related to medical marijuana collective gardens and
dispensaries.
In the fall of 2012, the Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1-502), legalizing the 011
recreational use of marijuana and directing the Washington State Liquor Control board (LCB) to
regulate recreational marijuana producers, processers and retailers (see Attachment A). On
July 3rd, 2013, the Liquor Control Board released proposed rules regarding the implementation
of 1-502. The rules are scheduled for adoption on Aust 013 and are set to go into effect
on September 14th. Before the rules take effect, the WSLCB will determine a "maximum
number of retail outlets that may be licensed in each county". There will not be a cap on
producer and processor licenses. The WSLCB will begin accepting applications for all three
license types during a 30 -day window beginning on September 14. The LCB is expected to
begin issuing licenses on December 1, 2013.
BACKGROUND
1-502 is silent regarding medical marijuana and is generally viewed as creating a separate
licensing process for recreational marijuana. The Washington State Legislature has adopted a
budget for 2014 with language that calls for the Liquor Control Board to work with the
Department of Health and Department of Revenue to develop recommendations regarding the
interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502. The City of
Tukwila's moratorium on medical marijuana is scheduled for renewal with the expectation that
new rules will be adopted by the state legislature during the 2014 legislative session at which
time the City will have updated state regulations to review and address.
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The Federal Government's Controlled Substances Act (CSA) still prohibits the possession and
distribution of marijuana for any purpose.
Staff briefed Community Affairs and Parks Committee on July 8, 2013, regarding a moratorium
on recreational marijuana uses and a zoning code amendment to allow recreational marijuana
uses in certain zones. On July 22, the Council approved staff's request to draft a zoning code
amendment to allow recreational marijuana uses in certain zones in the City. As an interim
step, the Council adopted a moratorium on recreational marijuana processors, producers, and
retailers on August 5, 2013. The Planning Commission was briefed and recommended the
proposed zoning code amendment (option C that follows) permitting recreational marijuana
uses in the TVS and HI zones.
DISCUSSION
What is the City's role in the state process?
Initiative 502 was supported by 55.49% of Washington voters and 57% of Tukwila voters. In
only one out of Tukwila's 18 voting precinct did the "No" votes exceed the "Yes" votes and then
only by 3 out of 253 votes.
Under the proposed rules, a local jurisdiction will be notified when a license application is filed
with the LCB and the city will have 20 days to file written objections. The LCB's siting criteria
will prohibit recreational marijuana commercial uses generally within 1,000 feet of schools,
parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers. The
map attached shows that this requirement will substantially limit production, processing, and
retailing to the north and south sides of the City. City staff has been told by staff at the
Association of Washington Cities that the WSLCB will not issue licenses for uses within
residential zones (see Attachment B). However, 1-502 does not provide this siting restriction and
nothing in the draft rules imposes this restriction. Further, the City of Tukwila's home
occupation definition would not restrict recreational marijuana uses as home occupations. See
Attachment C for a map showing the 1,000 foot separation imposed by the WSLCB.
State law allows the City to adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing
requirements, health and safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's
police powers. A local ordinance cannot preempt a state law to outright prohibit a use and the
state statute may not preempt a local ordinance if the statute and the ordinance are not in
conflict. Existing regulations provide basic protections against the location of incompatible uses
but the increased production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana likely to be spurred by
the new State regulations may create additional impacts. Experience in other jurisdictions with
medical marijuana dispensaries indicates that businesses containing usable marijuana or
marijuana -infused products may have greater security issues compared with the other
businesses. The production and possible processing of marijuana can create off-site odors and
growing marijuana indoors can have significant electricity needs. Residents and businesses
may be concerned that marijuana -related businesses can negatively impact neighborhood
character due to messaging on signs and the potential for robberies.
What are the City's options?
A. Do nothing. The City could decide not to adopt any regulations related to recreational
marijuana. This would mean that on September 14, 2013, applicants could apply to the
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WSLCB for a license to produce, process, and sell recreational marijuana at locations
throughout the City. While the 1,000 foot setback from schools, parks, libraries, etc.
would still apply, marijuana retailers could locate in any zone in which retail uses are
allowed (MUO, RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC C/LI, LI, HI, MIC/L1, MIC/H, and TVS zones).
Processors could locate where manufacturing, processing and/or packaging of
pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs are an allowed use
(NCC2, RC, RCM, TUC, C/LI, LI, HI, MIC/L, MIC/H, and TVS zones). Producers may be
allowed as greenhouses and nurseries (RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC, CUIO, LI, and HI)
or farming and farm -related activities (TVS zone). Additionally, these uses could occur
in residential zones subject to the home occupation requirements which do not regulate
use.
B. Prohibit The City could prohibit (either on an interim or permanent basis) recreational
marijuana uses from locating within the City. On July 22, 2013, the City Council held a
public hearin oratorium prohibiting recreational marijuana uses within the City of
Tukwila. IQsix month moratorium is intended to prevent recreational
marijuana uses trom becoming legally vested while the City adopts permanent
development regulations. The moratorium is temporary but the WSLCB has indicated
that local moratoria will not be recognized in their licensing decisions. As stated above,
state law does not allow a local jurisdiction to prohibit a use and an attempt at prohibition
would likely be legally challenged.
C. Regulate. If the City wants to regulate marijuana -uses, its primary tool would be
through zoning regulations3. An amendment to the zoning code could allow recreational
marijuana -uses only in certain zones in the city and/or subject to certain location
standards.
The maps attached show the locations that marijuana uses would be restricted by the
WSLCB and the areas that remain for potential marijuana uses (Attachments C and D).
Aside from a few isolated pockets, marijuana uses can generally be located in the north
and the south ends of the city. Marijuana uses have potential impacts that need to be
considered. Sites require increased security; production and possibly processing may
also require increased ventilation and electricity use on indoor sites and perimeter
fencing on outdoor sites. Off-site odors are an issue and building transparency
requirements under design review may conflict with security needs. Clustering
1 Subject to additional, zone -specific regulations.
2 Subject to additional, zone -specific regulations.
3. Under the TMC, all businesses in the City are required to obtain a business license. Any business
license application for a recreational marijuana use would be denied for being in "violation of any local,
state, or federal law, rule or regulations prohibiting that conduct of that type of business." (TMC 5.04.110).
While some other cities are attempting to limit all recreational marijuana business uses via their business
license code, a review of state law and consultation with the City Attorney clarifies that a city cannot
require a business license for marijuana uses. State Law grants cities the authority to require a business
license in order to do business in that city. However, state law also prevents a city from requiring a
business license if a license is required from the state. Recreational marijuana uses that have a license
from the WSLCB would not be required to obtain a business license from the City of Tukwila and the City
of Tukwila could not issue a business license to any applicant for marijuana use because those uses are
in violation of Federal Law.
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marijuana uses in one area allows these impacts to be consolidated; off-site impacts
could be limited.
The north end of the City, where marijuana uses could be allowed, is generally
Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Heavy with an area of Light Industrial, Commercial -Light
Industrial, and Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Light. The Countywide Planning Policies
and the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan have polices in place to preserve this area for
manufacturing and industrial uses making marijuana uses inappropriate in this area.
The south end of the City has Tukwila Urban Center, Heavy Industrial, Mixed -Use Office
and Tukwila Valley South zoning available for marijuana uses. The City is in the process
of amending and adopting a new sub -area plan that will address uses and design
standards in the Tukwila Urban Center zone. The Tukwila Valley South zone would
allow indoor or outdoor production, and zoning currently supports both retail and
processing uses. The Heavy Industrial zone currently would support all uses aside from
outdoor grows (farming). Attachment E shows locations in the HI and TVS were
recreational marijuana uses would be permitted.
Only state -licensed recreational marijuana facilities should be allowed as a permitted
use. This proposal would not alter Federal or State criminal law related to marijuana,
and it would not place any City employee or official in the position of permitting or
sanctioning any marijuana -related activity. Rather, it would be an exercise of the City's
authority to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by preventing incompatible
uses—in this instance, marijuana -related activity and businesses --in areas where such
activity could cause inappropriate off-site impacts.
What does staff recommend?
Staffs recommendation is to regulate marijuana uses as outlined in Option C above. This
would allow for marijuana retailing, production and processing to be added as permitted uses in
the Tukwila Valley South and the Heavy Industrial zones but restrict the area where marijuana
uses can occur to areas where the potential impacts are minimized. Marijuana -uses would be
prohibited in all other zones in the City. Marijuana -uses would be subject to state licensing
requirements and would regulate in concert with state law while not authorizing or giving
permission to circumvent or violate federal law.
Next Steps
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee is being asked to review the draft zoning code
amendment and make a recommendation to the full City Council to be considered at the
August 26 Committee of the Whole meeting and to conduct a public hearing and also at the
subsequent September 3 Regular Meeting for adoption.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Liquor Control Board 1-502 Fact Sheet
B. AWC 1- 502 Fact Sheet
C. Map: Location Restrictions Imposed by 1-502
D. Map: Zones where uses would be permitted
E. Map: Where marijuana uses would be permitted under the proposed ordinance
F. Draft Zoning Code Amendment
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Washington State 11Li Liquor Control Board Fact Sheet
Initiative 502's impact on the Washington State Liquor Control Board
Summary
Initiative 502 would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons
over 21; remove state -law criminal and civil penalties for activities that it authorizes. Tax marijuana sales
and earmark marijuana -related revenues. The new tightly regulated and licensed system would be similar
to those used to control alcohol.
Licenses and Fees
Creates an application process that mirrors the liquor license application process
Creates three new marijuana licenses: producer, processor, and retailer. The fee for each license is a
$250 application fee and $1000 annual renewal fee.
• Marijuana Producer: produces marijuana for sale at wholesale to marijuana processors and
allows for production, possession, delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Processor: processes, packages, and labels marijuana/marijuana infused product for
sale at wholesale to marijuana retailers and allows for processing, packaging, possession,
delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Retailer: allows for sale of useable marijuana/marijuana infused products at retail
outlets regulated by the WSLCB.
The initiative allows the WSLCB to charge fees for anything done to implement/enforce the act. For
example, fees could be charged on sampling, testing, and labeling that would be the cost of doing
business as a licensee
Marijuana Taxes
The initiative creates three new excise taxes to be collected by the WSLCB:
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale between licensed producer and
licensed processor. Paid by the producer.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale of usable marijuana/marijuana infused
product from a licensed processor to a licensed retailer. Paid by the processor.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each licensed retail sale of usable
marijuana/marijuana infused product. Paid by the retailer. This tax is in addition to any/all
applicable general, state, and local sales and use taxes, and is part of the total retail
price.
• All funds from marijuana excise taxes are deposited in the Dedicated Marijuana Fund.
Disbursements from the Dedicated Marijuana Fund shall be on authorization of the WSLCB or a
duly authorized representative.
Initiative 502 allows for the WSLCB to enact rules that establish procedures and criteria for:
• The equipment, management and inspection of production, processing, and retail outlets.
• Books and records maintained by licensed premises.
• Methods of producing, processing and packaging of marijuana/marijuana infused products, to
include conditions of sanitation.
Attachment A
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• Standards of ingredients, quality, and identity of marijuana/marijuana infused products
produced, processed and sold by licensees.
• Security requirements for retail outlets and premises where marijuana is produced and
processed.
Retail Outlets
Specific number of retail outlets and licenses will be determined by the WSLCB in consultation with the
Office of Financial Management taking into account population, security and safety issues, and
discouraging illegal markets. The initiative also caps retail licenses by county.
• Retail outlets may not employ anyone under the age of 21, nor allow anyone under the age of
21 to enter the premises.
• Retail outlets are only authorized to sell marijuana/marijuana products or paraphernalia.
• Retailers are allowed one sign identifying the outlet's business or trade name, not to exceed
1600 square inches.
• They are not allowed to display marijuana or marijuana related products in a manner that is
visible to the general public.
Possession
If enacted, individuals twenty-one years of age or older are legally authorized to possess and use
marijuana -related paraphernalia and any combination of:
• One ounce of useable marijuana;
• 16 ounces of marijuana infused product in solid form; or
• 72 ounces of marijuana infused product in liquid form.
Individuals will still be subject to criminal prosecution for:
• Possession in amounts greater than what is listed above.
• Possession of any quantity or kind of marijuana/marijuana infused product by a person under 21
years of age.
Price
The Office of Financial Management places a price estimate of $12 per gram. Medicinal marijuana
dispensary prices on average range between $10 and $15 per gram with some premium products
exceeding $15 per gram.
Based on average retail mark-up practices, estimated producer price is $3 per gram and estimated
processor price is $6 per gram.
Timeline
• November 6, 2012: Public vote on Initiative 502.
• December 6, 2012: Initiative 502 goes into effect (30 days after general election).
• December 1, 2013: Deadline for the WSLCB to establish the procedures and criteria
necessary to implement the initiative.
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Revised: 11/19/12
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ASSOCIATION
OF WASHINGTON
Ci1iES
. v e m b e r 2 0 1 2
I-502:
Marijuana Initiative
Washington State voters passed initiative 502 on election
night, legalizing marijuana use.
What does the initiative do?
The initiative legalizes marijuana use for persons over
21. Private stores, producers and processors are allowed
to be licensed to sell marijuana and marijuana infused
products. The Washington State Liquor Control Board
(LCB) is tasked with regulating and taxing marijuana.
Portions decriminalizing the possession of marijuana take
effect Dec. 6, 2012. Rules regarding licensing and sates
are set to occur no later than Dec. 1, 2013.
Who can sell marijuana?
The initiative provides for licensed retail locations.
Marijuana stores can only sell marijuana, marijuana -
infused products, and paraphernalia.
Stores are allowed to sell to an individual any
combination of the following: one ounce of useable
marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuana -infused product in
solid form, or 72 ounces of marijuana -infused product
in liquid form. Stores may not allow on -premises
consumption.
Stores are prohibited from advertising or showing product
visible from outside the store.
No one under the age of 21 may enter marijuana stores,
and store owners and employees also must be over 21.
What are the rules for users?
In addition to being over 21, marijuana cannot be opened
or consumed in public. The initiative also establishes
a presumptive standard for driving under the influence
of marijuana -similar to standards for alcohol- but only
available as a blood test.
How is marijuana going to be regulated?
The LCB is tasked with regulating and licensing marijuana
producers, processers, and retailers. The maximum number of
retailers per county, the maximum amount of marijuana a re-
tailer and producer have on premises, how and when marijua-
na could be transported, and product labeling requirements
become responsibilities of the LCB. Rules about security re-
quirements, employee training and supervision, and locations
and hours of retail operations are also the LCB's tasks.
Cities and counties must be notified of any applications
in their jurisdiction and may object under a process
similar to liquor license objections. No license can be
approved for locations within 1,000 feet of elementary or
secondary schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, day
cares, parks, transit centers, libraries, and arcades.
Will the initiative impose taxes on
marijuana?
Yes. At each transaction point (producer to processor,
processor to retailer, and retailer to consumer) a 25%
excise tax would be levied. Local and state sales tax will
also be levied on retail sales.
The excise taxes are to be placed in a dedicated marijuana
fund and are to be primarily distributed to the state's
Basic Health Plan, the state general fund, health-related
programs, and the LCB for administrative costs. Local
governments do not get a share of the excise tax.
Does the initiative address medical
marijuana?
The initiative is silent on medical marijuana. However,
1-502 may impact medical users as marijuana could be
purchased at retail stores. Furthermore, state and local
criminal penalties for possession and use are eliminated.
And what about federal law?
The initiative does not change federal law, and the
federal government could continue to arrest marijuana
producers,, processors, retailers, and users.
AWC contact
Candice Bock, candiceb®awcnet.org
Legislative & Policy Advocate
Brittany Sill, brittanys@awcnet.org
Legislative & Policy Analyst
AWC has not taken a position for or against this ballot initiative. AWC's
role is to provide its members with educational materials that can be
shared with elected officials, staff and the community. In addition,
please review the PDC's guidelines for elected and appointed officials'
participation in ballot proposition activity.
Attachment B
Association of Washington Cities • 1076 Franklin St SE, Olympia,WA 98501 • awcnet.org
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ATTACHMENT F
DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.40.020 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW
SECTION 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS
TRIGGERING SUCH RESTRICTIONS; IDENTIFYING THE
PERMITTED ZONE FOR RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USES AS
THE TUKWILA VALLEY SOUTH AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONES;
ESTABLISHING SEPARATION AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
WITHIN THE PERMITTED ZONES; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING ABATEMENT OF
MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2405,
WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970, federal law has prohibited the manufacture and
possession of marijuana as a Schedule I drug, based on the federal government's
categorization of marijuana as having a "high potential for abuse, lack of any accepted
medical use, and absence of any accepted safety for use in medically supervised
treatment." Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, 14 (2005), Controlled Substance Act (CSA),
84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Initiative 502 was passed by the voters of the
State of Washington, providing a framework under which marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers can become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directs the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
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3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing. requirements prohibiting such uses
within 1,000 feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB is expected to adopt new regulations on recreational
marijuana on August 14, 2013, and to begin issuance of marijuana producer, processor
and retail licenses to qualified applicants in December 2013; and
WHEREAS, Section 69.51A.140 RCW delegates authority to cities and towns to
adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing requirements, health and
safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's police powers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any production, processing,
selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2405 imposing a
moratorium on recreational marijuana uses while zoning for said uses is established;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2405 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied the land use and other secondary impacts
of recreational marijuana use, and has now drafted a zoning ordinance to address these
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
a threshold decision for this draft ordinance on July 30, 2013, which wa %was no
appealed; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft zoning
ordinance to the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, on August 26, 2013, the City Council held a hearing on the draft zoning
ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council after due consideration believes that certain amend-
ments to the City's Zoning Code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses (Ordinance No. 2405);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2405, a moratorium on
the establishment of marijuana producers, processors, and retailers asserted to be
authorized under Initiative No. 502, is hereby repealed.
Section 2. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a
THC concentration greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds thereof;
the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt,
derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. The term does not
include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made
from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture,
or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or
cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
Section 3. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products, package
and label useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in retail outlets,
and sell useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products at wholesale to marijuana
retailers.
Section 4. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
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Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana
producers.
Section 5. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to sell
useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet.
Section 6. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana -infused Products
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts and are intended for human use. The term "marijuana -infused products" does
not include useable marijuana.
Section 7. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Useable Marijuana
"Useable marijuana" means dried marijuana flowers. The term "useable marijuana"
does not include marijuana -infused products.
Section 8. TMC Section 18.34.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §35, 2287
§25, 2251 §47, 2021 §7, 1986 §12, 1974 §8, 1971 §15, 1814 §2, 1774 §2, and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.34.020, (Heavy Industrial) "Permitted Uses," are
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.34.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Heavy Industrial District, subject to
compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
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(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.34.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales Tots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
3. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
4. Beauty or barber shops.
5. Bicycle repair shops.
6. Billiard or pool rooms.
7. Brew pubs.
8. Bus stations.
9. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
10. Commercial laundries.
11. Commercial parking subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
12. Computer software development and similar uses.
13. Contractor storage yards.
14. Convention facilities.
15. Daycare centers.
16. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
17. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
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18. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
19. Fraternal organizations.
20. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
21. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
22. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
23. Hotels.
24. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing, and
publishing.
25. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
26. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
27. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
28. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, repairing, packaging and/or
assembly of:
a. Previously prepared metals, including, but not limited to, stamping,
dyeing, shearing or punching of metal, engraving, galvanizing and hand -forging;
b. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
c. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
d. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
e. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
29. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have moderate to substantial
potential for creating off-site noise, smoke, dust, vibration and other external
environmental impacts including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing,
assembling, packaging and/or repairing of:
a. Chemicals, Tight metals, plastics, solvents, soaps, wood, coal, glass,
enamels, textiles, fabrics, plaster, agricultural products or animal products (no rendering
or slaughtering);
b. Electrical or mechanical equipment, vehicles and machines, including,
but not limited to, heavy and light machinery, tools, airplanes, boats or other
transportation vehicles and equipment;
c. Previously manufactured metals, such as iron and steel fabrication;
steel production by electric arc melting, argon oxygen refining, and consumable
electrode melting; and similar heavy industrial uses.
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30. Marijuana processor
31. Marijuana producer
32. Marijuana retailer
3033. Medical and dental laboratories.
3434. Mortician and funeral homes.
3235. Motels.
3336. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3437. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
3538. Pawnbrokers.
3639. Planned shopping center (mall).
3740. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
3841. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
3942. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4043. Religious facility with an assembly area less than 750 square feet.
4444. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
'12,15. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4346. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4447. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment, and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
4548. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
4649. Rock crushing, asphalt or concrete batching or mixing, stone cutting,
brick manufacture, marble work, and the assembly of products from the above
materials.
4750. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
4851. Salvage and wrecking operations.
4052. Schools and studios for education or self-improvement.
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5-053. Self -storage facilities.
5-1-54. Storage (outdoor) of materials is permitted up to a height of 20 feet
with a front yard setback of 25 feet, and to a height of 50 feet with a front yard setback
of 100 feet; security required.
5255. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5356. Taverns, nightclubs.
5457. Telephone exchanges.
5558. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
5659. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
5-760. Truck terminals.
5661. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities.
5962. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright
within this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 9. TMC Section 18.40.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §41, 2287
§30, 2251 §54, 2235 §8, 2097 §17, 2021 §10, 1986 §15, 1974 §11, 1971 §17, 1830
§25, 1814 §2, 1774 §5, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.40.020,
(Tukwila Valley South) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.40.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila Valley South District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially zoned property;
(2) In or within 1/2 mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
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(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.40.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access
to an arterial required.
3. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
4. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
5. Beauty or barber shops.
6. Bicycle repair shops.
7. Billiard or pool rooms.
8. Brew pubs.
9. Bus stations.
10. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
11. Commercial laundries.
12. Commercial parking, subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
13. Computer software development and similar uses.
14. Contractor's storage yards.
15. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
16. Convention facilities.
17. Daycare centers.
18. Dwelling - one detached single-family unit per existing lot (includes factory
built or modular home that meets UBC).
19. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
20. Farming and farm -related activities.
21. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
22. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
23. Fraternal organizations.
24. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
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25. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
26. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
27. Hotels.
28. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
29. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
30. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
31. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
32. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts of pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices and recording
equipment.
33. Marijuana processor
34. Marijuana producer
35. Marijuana retailer
3336. Medical and dental laboratories.
3437. Mortician and funeral homes.
3638. Motels.
3639. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3710. Pawnbrokers.
3341. Planned shopping center (mall).
3942. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4043. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
4444. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
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/1215. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4346. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
4447. Religious facility with an assembly area of less than 750 square feet.
4548. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
4649. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4750. Research and development facilities.
451. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through;
b. sit down;
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4952. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
5053. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5454. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5255. Salvage and wrecking operations that are entirely enclosed within a
building.
5656. Schools and studios for education or self-improvement.
5457. Self -storage facilities.
5558. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5659. Studios - art, photography, music, voice and dance.
6760. Taverns, nightclubs.
5861. Telephone exchanges.
5962. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
6063. Tow truck operations, subject to . all additional State and local
regulations.
6464. Truck terminals.
6265. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities.
6366. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright
within this district;
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 10. TMC Section 18.50.210 Adopted. TMC Section 18.50.210,
"Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby established to read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by Washington voters of
Initiative 502 and a state licensing procedure and to permit, but only to the extent
required by state law, marijuana producers, processors, and retailers to operate in
designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or home occupation located in any of the following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorney under the applicable provisions of this code or state law.
Section 11. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be
a marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
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Section 12. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
Section 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Planning Commission
Board of Architectural Review (BAR) and
Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes
Date: July 25, 2013
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Present: Chair McLeod, Vice Chair Strander; Commissioners; Brooke Alford, Sharon Mann,
Miguel Maestas, Cassandra Hunter
Absent: Commissioner Mike Hansen with an excused absence
Staff: Jack Pace, Director of Community Development
Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
Teri Svedahl, Acting Planning Commission Secretary
Chair McLeod opened the BAR review hearing at 6:34 pm for the following application:
CASE NUMBER: L13-018
APPLICANT: Jared Taylor for Golden Property Development
REQUEST: Public Hearing Design Review for a new 5,880sf Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on
a pre-existing pad site
LOCATION: 225 Tukwila Parkway, at the northeast corner of the Westfield,.Southcenter Mall
Site
Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development, asked all Commissioners the
Appearance of Fairness questions. All Commissioners answered. There was no objection for any of the
Commissioners to hearing the proposed application.
Stacy MacGregor proceeded with the staff report and utilized a PowerPoint presentation. Staff presented to
the Commission the proposed plans for a 8,451sf restaurant including a proposed patio at what is commonly
known as the former Bank of America (BofA) site. The bank building is scheduled for demolition with the
new restaurant to be built over the existing foundation. The bank basement will remain.
Staff explained that the Design Review is for the building only as the site was redesigned in 2010 with the
demolition of the BofA drive-through. At the time of the drive through demolition, the parking lot was
landscaped and restriped, thus bringing the stalls, drive aisle widths, and landscape island up to code. It was
also noted that the design of the parking lot was greatly influenced to preserve the existing mature trees
around the site perimeter. Because the parking lot and landscape have previously been brought to code,
Buffalo Wild Wings is not proposing any changes to those aspects of the site. Staff pointed out the significant
things to note are the pedestrian path connections and sidewalks around the perimeter of the site.
The new building is a combination of EFIS, brick and metal. The design was improved to include real brick
as opposed to faux brick which was originally proposed. Color changes were also made throughout the design
review process in order to meet the criteria in regards to bright colors being used as accents only. The
applicant made other changes throughout the design review process to increase the sense of depth and
modulation of the building.
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Additional design features, such as spandrel glass, and trellises around the base of the building, were added to
the building to allow the applicant to meet the standards to allow Incentive Signage under the City's Sign
Code.
Staff explained that there are two Comprehensive Plan policies that have been met by the proposed project:
- Commercial Areas as well as the Urban Center goal.
Staff recommended approval with conditions. The condition regarding the trellis and planters was read aloud
for the record.
Staff then invited comments from the Commissioners.
Chair McLeod swore in those wishing to speak at the public hearing.
Several questions were posed from the Commissioners. Questions included the need for clarification
regarding what "sports bar" and "entertainment" meant. Applicant, Jared Taylor, later addressed this question
and clarified their meaning.
Other questions posed by the Commissioners were in regards to signage, screening of the service door, trash
enclosure, and planting requirements for the life of the building.
Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner; Jared Taylor, applicant; and Jonathan Jaeger, architect,
addressed all of the questions asked by various Commissioners.
Jared Taylor, applicant, then gave a summary of the project and the desire to revitalize the Mall area. He
also noted that Westfield Mall is supportive of the project and proposed development. The priority was to
design something that fits into what the City of Tukwila is seeking. He explained that Buffalo Wild Wings is
considered primarily a family restaurant and sports restaurant to include TV's, a small arcade of video game
machines, and table games. There is no live music or pool tables.
Mr. Taylor also explained the service doors and how they are designed specifically to keep ingress of food
deliveries separate from doors used by employees who enter and exit the building.
Jonathan Jaeger, architect answered questions regarding the design of the enclosed patio and explained that
the whole facade of the patio does open up for patrons to enjoy nice weather.
Commissioners were concerned with future pedestrian connections throughout the Mall parking lot. Staff
explained this would need to be discussed with Westfield Mall for future development. Wayne Johnson,
Westfield Mall representative, explained that Westfield Mall development team has discussed this issue and
the team has discussed the desire to enhance this feature such as on the south side of the Mall.
Chair McLeod asked about the two additional restaurants proposed in the future to be located near the
Buffalo Wild Wings site, and what impact this would have on parking. Staff explained that the parking
surplus on the mall site is applied to Buffalo Wild Wings as their application vested ahead of the other two
restaurants.
Questions from the Commissioners regarding the rooftop screening of the mechanical equipment were
addressed by staff.
There was no public testimony.
The BAR deliberated.
Commissioner Alford moved to approve the design review with all staff recommendations.
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Commissioner Mann seconded the motion.
All commissioners were in approval.
Chair McLeod congratulated the applicant and closed the BAR hearing.
Chair McLeod called for a short break
7:26 pm Chair Mcleod called to order the Planning Commission Hearing for the following:
CASE: L13-035
APPLICANT: Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
REQUEST: Zoning Code amendment in response to 1-502 to adopt development regulations
pertaining to producers, processors, and retailers of recreational marijuana.
LOCATION: City-wide
Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner, Department of Community Development, explained that this is a
legislative hearing for the Planning Commission to make and recommend policy to forward to City Council
for decision. There are no Appearance of Fairness questions for a legislative hearing.
Ms. MacGregor briefed the Commission on the history of medical cannabis and the law that was approved
by Governor Gregoire in 2011 and how portions of that law were then vetoed. It was explained how this law
allowed collective gardens for medical cannabis and generally vetoed dispensaries for acquiring medical
cannabis.
The veto created inconsistencies within the law itself. This prompted the City Council of Tukwila to pass a
moratorium against allowing medical cannabis in the City of Tukwila while waiting for direction from the
state as to how to regulate medical cannabis.
The 2012 Legislative Session did not provide any direction from the state level as to how to regulate medical
cannabis. A vote of the people in November of 2012, adopted 1-502, decriminalized the possession of
recreational marijuana, and creating a licensing mechanism for marijuana retailers, processors, and producers.
Ms. MacGregor clarified some key points:
> I-502 does not address Medical Cannabis
> Medical Cannabis is overseen by a different licensing agency than recreational marijuana
> It is the same substance
> City Council extended the moratorium on Medical Cannabis in summer of 2012
> Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) is the agency in charge of drafting the
rules to enact the law for I-502
> July 3r1, WSCLB came out with a draft of the proposed rules, and is expected to adopt the
final rules for recreational marijuana on August 14`h, 2013
> WSLCB is expected to start accepting applications for producers, processors, and
retailers of recreational marijuana on September 14th, 2013
Recently, staff brought before Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) and Committee of the Whole
(COW) a request to continue the moratorium on medical cannabis and a request for a moratorium on
recreational cannabis. The State has directed the WSCLB to harmonize the cannabis and recreational
marijuana laws in the 2014 Legislative Session budget.
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The moratorium on recreational marijuana has been to the COW and is going to Full Council on Monday,
July 29`''. Staff would like to adopt zoning code amendments to be in line with I-502 and Federal Laws so
that the moratorium on recreational marijuana can be repealed and the City can be in line with I-502.
Staff would like zoning code amendments adopted and in place prior to September 14"', which is when
the state will start accepting applications for producers, processors, and retailers of recreational marijuana.
There will be a limit on how many applications for retailers the state approves, and the City of Tukwila
will be given some sort of allotment. There will be no limit on processors and producers.
Ms. MacGregor explained the state notification process of the applications submitted and the City's
allowed 20 -day comment period. She also explained that local jurisdictions will not have authority to
over -ride what the WSLCB has implemented.
Ms. MacGregor briefly clarified the law of I-502. She also pointed out the differences between I-502 and
medical cannabis. She explains taxing and fee structures, and how the tax on producers, processors and
retailers will go to the State. The tax structure is similar to how alcohol taxing is structured. The city will
get its portion of sales tax as is standard.
The goal of staff moving forward is to update our city code so that is in line with I-502 as well as in line
with Federal Law.
The state's locational restrictions written into I-502 were explained; these uses are not allowed within
1000ft of schools, (non -home based) daycare centers, transit centers, libraries, arcades that are not
restricted to those over the age of 21, and parks.
The WSLCB has stated that residential areas would not be allowed licenses for recreational marijuana
uses but that this restriction is not included in the rules.
Ms. MacGregor explained that, as a City, we have legal authority to implement zoning regulations that
create locational restrictions through our exercise of police powers. However, zoning must allow for uses
that are allowed at the state level. The Council can determine where these uses are more appropriate for
the Tukwila residents.
Using a map, Ms. MacGregor showed where the uses would and would not be permitted based on the
current city zoning code, and state locational restrictions. She also explained that the Manufacturing and
Industrial Center is designated in the County Wide Planning Policies, and in the City's Comprehensive
Plan as a Manufacturing and Industrial Center. These important land use areas are expected and need to
be preserved for manufacturing and industry. Therefore, it is not appropriate for the proposed uses under
I-502.
Due to security needs that have been demonstrated in other areas and the side effects of off-site odor,
Staff proposed that the most viable zones are Heavy Industrial (HI) and Tukwila Valley South (TVS).
Ms. MacGregor went over the proposal set forth to the Planning Commission (PC) for recommended
zoning amendments to allow zoning for recreational marijuana producers, processors, and retailers as
permitted uses in Heavy Industrial and TVS. Staff would like to then take PC recommendation to CAP
and COW in August to get the new amendments adopted in September and repeal the moratorium on
recreational marijuana.
Staff opened the floor to questions from Commissioners.
Questions were asked by Commissioners to clarify the roles of producers, processors, and retailers.
Questions were also asked regarding taxes, as well as location restriction clarification, and security needs
to keep areas safe.
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Staff clarified the roles of the uses, the taxes, and explained that the WSCLB is drafting security
requirements as part of the application process. Staff also explained the location restrictions are from the
property line of use that is imposing the location restriction.
Several more questions were asked regarding staffs proposed locations, what makes a non -conforming
use, what items could be sold under retail, and that the uses would be required to be a stand -alone -
exclusive use.
Commissioner Alford commended Ms. MacGregor on the information presented and confirmed that
staff is looking to zone all three uses within the same area. Staff confirmed this is correct. Staff also
confirmed the 1000ft location restriction is a State Law and not a City requirement.
Commissioner Maestas asked questions relating to legal issues and security issues. Staff answered the
posed questions.
Staff continued to answer questions from the Planning Commission.
Chair McLeod opened the public hearing for public comment. There was no public comment.
8:31 Chair McLeod closed the public hearing.
Commission Alford made a motion to recommend to Council the adoption of the draft ordinance
presented as Option C in the Staff Report.
Commission Maestas seconded the motion.
Motion carried 5 to 1, with Commissioner Mann dissenting
Director's Report was given to the Planning Commission by Jack pace, Director of Community
Development.
Mr. Pace briefed the Planning Commission on some upcoming highlights regarding the Comprehensive
Plan updates, increase in development activities, and the challenges of residential in -fill. He also shared
with the Planning Commission the new permit system being tested, and how it will streamline the
process. Mr. Pace also advised the Planning Commission that Fire Prevention Services will be moving
from the Fire Department Headquarters on Andover to the 6200 Building and will be located across the
hall from the Department of Community Development.
8:39 Chair McLeod adjourned the meeting.
Prepare By: Teri Svedahl
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v.;
July 23, 2013
Stacy MacGregor
Assistant Planner
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Dear Ms. MacGregor:
Thank you for sending the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) the following materials
as required under RCW 36.70A.106. Please keep this letter as documentation that you have met this
procedural requirement.
City of Tukwila - Proposed amendment to Tukwila Municipal Code in response to 1502 to adopt
development regulations pertaining to producers, processors, and retailers of recreational
marijuana. These materials were received on July 22, 2013 and processed with the material ID #
19381. Expedited Review is requested under RCW 36.70A.106(3)(b).
If this submitted material is an adopted amendment, then please keep this letter as documentation that you
have met the procedural requirement under RCW 36.70A.106.
If you have submitted this material as a draft amendment requesting expedited review, then we have
forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies for expedited review and comment. If one or more
state agencies indicate that they will be commenting, then Commerce will deny expedited review and the
standard 60 -day review period (from date received) will apply. Commerce will notify you by e-mail regarding
of approval or denial of your expedited review request. If approved for expedited review, then final adoption
may occur no earlier than fifteen calendar days after the original date of receipt by Commerce. Please
remember to submit the final adopted amendment to Commerce within ten days of adoption.
If you have any questions, please contact Growth Management Services at reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov,
or call Dave Andersen (509) 434-4491 or Paul Johnson (360) 725-3048.
Sincerely,
Review Team
Growth Management Services
Stacy MacGregor
From: Stacy MacGregor
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:46 PM
To: 'reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov'
Subject: Expedited Review Request
Attachments: Expedited review request.docx; Attachment E Draft Ordinance REC MJ.doc
Review Team Members,
In accordance with the RCW 36.70A.160 City of Tukwila notifies Department of Commerce of the intent to adopt
amendments to its development regulations. The nature of the proposed amendments in response to I-502 to adopt
development regulations pertaining to producers, processors, and retailers of recreational marijuana. These proposed
draft amendments are currently scheduled for public hearing on July 26 and adoption on September 3, 2013. We are
requesting an expedited review. Attached is the request for expedited review form and the draft ordinance. Please review
and let me know if you need anything else. Thank you.
Stacy MacGregor
Tukwila Assistant Planner /Tuesday- Friday 8:30-3
6300 Southcenter Blvd / Tukwila, WA 98188
ph: (206) 433-7166 / fx: (206) 431-3665
Stacy.MacGregor@TukwilaWA.gov / www.TukwilaWA.gov
The City of opportunity, the community of choice.
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Initials
Meeting Date
Prepared by
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Council review
07/22/13
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❑ Motion
Mtg Date
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
08/05/13
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►1 Public Hearing
❑ Other
Mtg Date
Mtg Date 8/5/13
Mtg Date 7/22/13
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR / / DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Poltce ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S On August 15, 2011, the City Council enacted City Council Ordinance No. 2348, which
SUMMARY established a one year moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens and
dispensaries. The moratorium was renewed for one year on August 6, 2012. The •
established moratorium is set to expire at midnight on August 5, 2013. Staff is proposing
to renew the moratorium for an additional year.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DATE: 07/08/2013
// CA&P Cmte
❑ F&S Cmte
❑ Parks Comm.
COMMIIThE CHAIR: EKBERG
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
3A &
4A
STAFF SPONSOR: STACY MACGREGOR
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 07/22/13
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Renewal of Moratorium on Medical Cannabis Collective Gardens
and Dispensaries.
CATEGORY / / Discussion
Mtg Date 07/22/13
❑ Motion
Mtg Date
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
/ / Ordinance
❑ Bid Award
Mtg Date
►1 Public Hearing
❑ Other
Mtg Date
Mtg Date 8/5/13
Mtg Date 7/22/13
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR / / DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Poltce ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S On August 15, 2011, the City Council enacted City Council Ordinance No. 2348, which
SUMMARY established a one year moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens and
dispensaries. The moratorium was renewed for one year on August 6, 2012. The •
established moratorium is set to expire at midnight on August 5, 2013. Staff is proposing
to renew the moratorium for an additional year.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DATE: 07/08/2013
// CA&P Cmte
❑ F&S Cmte
❑ Parks Comm.
COMMIIThE CHAIR: EKBERG
❑ Transportation
Cmte
❑ Arts Comm.
• Planning Comm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMIrrEE
Department of Community Development
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0 $0 $0
Fund Source: N/A
Comments: n/a
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
07/22/13
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
07/22/20
Informational Memorandum dated 07/3/13
Draft Ordinance renewing the moratorium in strike-thru format based on changes by CAP
Ordinance No. 2379
Ordinance No. 2350
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 7/8/13
08/05/13
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Department of Community Development Director
BY: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
DATE: June 25, 2013
SUBJECT: Renewal of Moratorium on Medical Cannabis Collective Gardens and
Dispensaries
ISSUE
Should the City renew a moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries?
BACKGROUND
In 2011, the Washington State legislature passed ESSB 5073, codified as RCW 69.51A,
creating rules regarding medical cannabis patients, collective gardens, and medical cannabis
dispensaries. The Governor vetoed portions of the bill. The partial veto created conflicts in the
remaining portions of the bill but the general assumption is that dispensaries are prohibited by
the veto but "qualifying patients" can participate in "collective gardens". The bill does allow local
jurisdictions to adopt and enforce requirements for zoning, business licensing, health and safety
and business taxes related to the "production, processing, or dispensing of cannabis and
cannabis products within their jurisdiction." (RCW 69.51A.130)
On August 15, 2011, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 2348 placing a moratorium on
cannabis collective gardens and dispensaries expecting the state to provide clarification on the
statutes and the conflicts created by the partial veto. Ordinance 2350 was adopted as findings.
In the 2012 legislative session, clarification was not provided but several initiatives addressing
cannabis were pending with the state legislature. On August 6, 2012, the City Council enacted
City Council Ordinance No.2379, which renewed a one year moratorium on medical cannabis
collective gardens and dispensaries. The established moratorium is set to expire at midnight on
August 13, 2013.
In November 2012, Initiative 502 was passed decriminalizing recreational marijuana use and
allowing for state licensed recreational marijuana retailers, processors and producers. The new
law did nothing to change the medical cannabis law. The two laws are overseen by different
state agencies and among other issues, provide different levels of oversight, licensing, and
quantities of marijuana for possession and production. While a state budget has not yet been
adopted, the provisional language in both the state house and senate budgets included direction
to the state liquor control board to harmonize the medical cannabis and recreational marijuana
laws.
DISCUSSION
Given that the state now allows local jurisdictions to exercise police powers to limit medical
cannabis while simultaneously establishing a licensing mechanism for recreational marijuana,
and, given that the state legislature may take up these conflicts in the next legislative session; it
is prudent to wait until after the rules for implementation are issued and until after the next
legislative session before developing regulations.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to forward the ordinance to the July 22, 2013 Committee of the
Whole meeting and subsequent August 5, 2013 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
• Draft Ordinance
• Ordinance 2379 (to be repealed)
• Ordinance 2350 (to adopt as finding)
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RENEWING A MORATORIUM WITHIN THE CITY OF
TUKWILA ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATION, OPERATION,
LICENSING, MAINTENANCE OR CONTINUATION OF MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES, ASSERTED
TO BE AUTHORIZED OR ACTUALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER E2SSB
5073, CHAPTER 181, LAWS OF 2011, CHAPTER 69.51A REVISED
CODE OF WASHINGTON, OR ANY OTHER LAWS OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2379; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has the authority to adopt a moratorium pursuant to
RCW 35A.63.220; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2011, the Tukwila City Council adopted Ordinance No.
2348, which declared an emergency necessitating the immediate imposition of a
moratorium on the establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or
continuation of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, asserted to be
authorized under E2SSB 5073, Chapter 181, Laws of 2011, Chapter 69.51A Revised
Code of Washington, or any other laws of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2011, the Tukwila City Council conducted a public
hearing and heard testimony regarding the City's moratorium, and following the public
hearing the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2350, which adopted findings of fact to
justify the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2348; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2012 the Tukwila City Council adopted Ordinance No.
2379, renewing the 12 -month moratorium on medical cannabis collective gardens or
dispensaries because it was believed that the Washington State Legislature would
address the subject during the 2012 Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, medical marijuana was not addressed during the 2012 Legislative
Session and no clarity regarding state and federal regulations related to the licensing,
establishment, maintenance, or continuation of any medical cannabis collective garden
is currently available; and
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WHEREAS, since the enactment of Ordinance Nos. 2348 and 2379, Initiative 502
was passed by the voters of the State of Washington, providing a framework under
which recreational marijuana producers, processors, and retailers can become licensed
by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has adopted a budget with language
that calls for the Washington State Liquor Control Board to work with the Department of
Health and Department of Revenue to develop recommendations regarding the
interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has called for these recommen-
dations to be submitted to the appropriate legislative committees by January 1, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, the City has diligently pursued this issue and continues to develop a
work program to analyze potential changes to City zoning regulations that may be
necessary to address changes in state or federal law, but needs additional clarity from
the Washington State Legislature in order to develop a workable set of
recommendations for local land use controls for safe and effective regulation of
collective gardens in the community; and
WHEREAS, the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2379 will expire before the
State has rectified the inconsistencies between recreational marijuana and medical
cannabis; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it in the public interest to renew the current moratorium
continued by Ordinance No. 2379 until a period at least 60 days after the close of the
2014 Legislative Session in order to investigate this issue further, obtain regulatory
clarity and guidance on how to proceed, and then to adopt City regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Moratorium Renewed. The City hereby renews the moratorium
previously imposed on the establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or
continuation of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, asserted to be
authorized under E2SSB 5073, Chapter 181, Laws of 2011, Chapter 69.51A Revised
Code of Washington, or any other laws of the State of Washington.
Section 2. Public Hearing. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and following adequate
public notice, a public hearing was held on July 22, 2013 to hear testimony regarding
the City's moratorium.
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Section 3. Duration. The moratorium renewed herein shall be in effect until May
31, 2014, unless extended by the City Council, pursuant to state law.
Section 4. Definitions. As used in this ordinance, the following terms have the
meanings set forth below:
A. "Medical marijuana dispensary" means any business, agency, organization,
cooperative, network, consultation operation, or other group or person, no matter how
described or defined, including its associated premises and equipment, which has for
its purpose or which is used to grow, select, measure, package, label, deliver, sell, or
otherwise transfer (for consideration or otherwise) marijuana for medical use. One
individual person who is the designated provider for only one qualified patient during
any 15 -day period, and who complies with Chapter 69.51A RCW, shall not be deemed
a medical marijuana dispensary for the purposes of this moratorium.
B. "Medical marijuana collective garden" means a group of qualifying patients that
share responsibility for acquiring and supplying the resources required to produce and
process marijuana for medical use. Examples of collective garden resources would
include, without limitation, the following: property used for a collective garden; or
equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to plant, grow and harvest marijuana;
marijuana plants, seeds, and cuttings; and equipment, supplies, and labor necessary
for proper construction, plumbing, wiring, and ventilation of a garden of marijuana
plants. A medical marijuana collective garden shall satisfy the above definition
regardless of its formation, ownership, management, or operation as a business,
agency, organization, cooperative, network, consultation operation, group, or person.
One individual person who is the designated provider for only one qualified patient
during any 15 -day period and who complies with Chapter 69.51A RCW, or an individual
person who is a qualified patient and who complies with 69.51A RCW, shall not be
deemed a medical marijuana collective garden for the purposes of this moratorium.
Section 5. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
medical marijuana dispensary or medical marijuana collective garden as those terms
are defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of
this ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the
provisions of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim
legal non -conforming status.
Section 6. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts the findings of
facts contained in Ordinance No. 2350, by this reference, as well as the "Whereas"
clauses contained herein.
Section 7. Work Program. The Director of Community Development and/or
his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to address issues related to
determining the legality of medical marijuana dispensaries and collective gardens
including but not limited to review of the conflict between state and federal law
regarding the legality of zoning and licensing of medical marijuana uses under any
circumstances and notwithstanding the enactment by the legislature of RCW 69.51A.
In the event that such uses are ultimately determined to be legal, the work program
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should also develop appropriate land use regulations pursuant to the newly amended
law for review and recommendation for inclusion in the zoning regulations or other
provisions of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Further, beyond the extent established by
the Washington State Liquor Control Board, the work program should also coordinate
medical cannabis rules and regulations with the recreational marijuana rules and
regulations established under Initiative 502. The Finance Director and/or his/her
designee is hereby authorized and directed to develop appropriate business licensing
and other regulations pursuant to the newly amended law for review and
recommendation for inclusion in the zoning regulations or other provisions of the
Tukwila Municipal Code.
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 day of , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RENEWING A 12 -MONTH MORATORIUM WITHIN THE
CITY OF TUKWILA ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATION, OPERATION,
LICENSING, MAINTENANCE OR CONTINUATION OF MEDICAL
CANNABIS COLLECTIVE GARDENS k'. OR DISPENSARIES, ASSERTED
TO BE AUTHORIZED OR ACTUALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER E2SSB
5073, CHAPTER 181, LAWS OF 2011, CHAPTER 69.51A REVISED CODE
OF WASHINGTON, OR ANY OTHER LAWS OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2348; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has the authority to adopt a moratorium pursuant to
RCW.35A.63.220; and
WHEREAS, on August. 15, 2011, the Tukwila City Council adopted Ordinance No.
2348, which declared an emergency necessitating the immediate imposition of a
moratorium on the establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or
continuation of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, asserted to be
authorized under E2SSB 5073, Chapter 181, Laws of 2011, Chapter 69.51A Revised
Code of Washington, or any other laws of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2011, the Tukwila City Council conducted a public
hearing and heard testimony regarding the City's moratorium, and following the public
hearing the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2350, which adopted findings of fact to
justify the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2348; and
WHEREAS, after adoption of the City's moratorium, and despite calls from other
Washington State cities, the Washington State Legislature has failed to provide
clarification on the statutes relating to cannabis collective gardens and/or dispensaries;
and
WHEREAS, several initiatives are currently pending with the Washington Secretary
of State's Office addressing the issue of cannabis; and
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WHEREAS, the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2348 will expire before the
initiatives go before the people of the State of Washington and, if adopted, before the
initiatives would be enacted into law; and
WHEREAS, the City is not in the position to expend scarce resources in developing
regulations that may be rendered obsolete in a very short time, based on action taken
at the State level; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to wait for the outcome of the vote on these initiatives
and, if passed by the people, to determine any impact these initiatives may have (either.
directly or indirectly) on requirements relating to cannabis collective gardens and/or
dispensaries;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Moratorium Renewed. The City hereby renews the moratorium
previously imposed on the establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or
continuation of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, asserted to be
authorized under E2SSB 5073, Chapter 181, Laws of 2011, Chapter 69.51A Revised
Code of Washington, or any other laws of the State of Washington.
Section 2. Public Hearing. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and following adequate
public notice, a public hearing was held on July 23, 2012 to hear testimony regarding
the City's moratorium.
Section 3. Duration. The moratorium renewed herein shall be in effect until
August 14, 2013,unless extended by the City Council, pursuant to State law.
Section 4. Definitions. As used in this ordinance, the following terms have the
meanings set forth below:
• A. "Medical marijuana dispensary" means any business, agency, organization,
cooperative, network, consultation operation, or other group or person, no matter how
described or defined, including its associated premises and equipment, which has for
its purpose or which is used to grow, select, measure, package, label, deliver, sell, or
otherwise transfer (for consideration or otherwise) marijuana for medical use. One
individual person who is the designated provider for only one qualified patient during
any 15 -day period and who complies with Chapter 69.51A RCW, shall not be deemed a
medical marijuana dispensary for the purposes of this moratorium.
B. "Medical marijuana collective garden" means a group of qualifying patients that
share responsibility for acquiring and supplying the resources required to produce and
process marijuana for medical use. Examples of collective garden resources would
include, without limitation, the following: property used for a collective garden; or
equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to plant, grow and harvest marijuana;
marijuana plants, seeds, and cuttings; and equipment, supplies, and labor necessary
for proper construction, plumbing, wiring, and ventilation of a garden of marijuana
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plants. A medical marijuana collective garden shall satisfy the above definition
regardless of its formation, ownership, management, or operation as a business,
agency, organization, cooperative, network, consultation operation, group, or person.
One individual person who is the designated provider for only one qualified patient
during any 15 -day period and who complies with Chapter 69.51A RCW, or an individual
person who is a qualified patient and who complies with 69.51A RCW, shall not be
deemed a medical marijuana collective garden for the purposes of this moratorium.
Section 5. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
medical marijuana dispensary or medical marijuana collective garden as those terms
are defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of
this ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the
provisions of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim
legal non -conforming status.
Section 6. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts the findings of
facts contained in Ordinance No. 2350, by this reference, as well as the "Whereas"
clauses contained herein.
Section 7. Work Program. The Director of Community Development and/or
his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to address issues related to
determining the legality of medical marijuana dispensaries, production facilities, and
processing facilities including but not limited to review of the pending dispute between
state and federal law enforcement authorities regarding the legality of medical
marijuana under any circumstances and notwithstanding the enactment by the
legislature of RCW 69.51A. In the event that such uses are ultimately determined to be
legal, the work program should also develop appropriate land use regulations pursuant
to the newly amended law for review and recommendation for inclusion in the zoning
regulations or other provisions of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The Finance Director
and/or his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to develop appropriate
business licensing and other regulations pursuant to the newly amended law for review
and recommendation for inclusion in the zoning regulations or other provisions of the
Tukwila Municipal Code.
Section 8. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2348 is hereby repealed.
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. 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.
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Section 11. 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 F TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 67;9- day of user, 2012.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'F erty, MMC, Cityrk
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Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. a 3S o
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT,
LOCATION, OPERATION, LICENSING, MAINTENANCE OR
CONTINUATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS COLLECTIVE
GARDENS OR DISPENSARIES, ASSERTED TO BE AUTHORIZED
OR ACTUALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER E2SSB 5073, CHAPTER
181, LAWS OF 2011, CHAPTER 69.51A REVISED CODE OF
WASHINGTON, OR ANY OTHER LAWS OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON; ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT TO JUSTIFY THE
MORATORIUM ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2348; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2011, the Tukwila City Council passed Ordinance No.
2348, which declared an emergency necessitating the immediate imposition of a
moratorium on the establishment, location, operation, licensing, maintenance or
continuation of medical cannabis collective gardens or dispensaries, asserted to be
authorized under E2SSB 5073, Chapter 181, Laws of 2011, Chapter 69.51A Revised
Code of Washington, or any other laws of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35:63.200, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A, the
City is required to hold a public hearing within 60 days of adoption of a moratorium and
to adopt Findings of Fact;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts the following
Findings of Fact in support of the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2348:
1. The possession or distribution of cannabis (marijuana) has been and
continues to be a violation of state law, pursuant to Chapter 69.50 Revised Code of
Washington (Washington's Uniform Controlled Substances Act), and federal law,
through the Controlled Substances Act ("CSA").
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2. Initiative Measure No. 692, approved by the voters of Washington State on
November 30, 1998, and now codified as Chapter 69.51A RCW, created a limited
defense to marijuana charges under state—not federal—law if the person charged
could demonstrate that he or she was a qualifying patient or designated provider as
those terms are defined in Chapter 69.51A RCW. In 2007, the state legislature
amended the law, and in 2011 the state legislature passed a third amendment to the
law (E2SSB 5073, Chapter 181, Laws of 2011), portions of which the Governor vetoed.
The newly amended law took effect on July 22, 2011.
3. Prior to issuing her partial veto, the Governor received a letter signed by
Washington State's two U.S. Attorneys, Michael Ormsby and Jennifer Durkan. In their
letter, they wrote that marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law
and, as such, "growing, distributing and possessing marijuana in any capacity, other
than as part of a federally authorized research program, is a violation of federal law
regardless of state laws permitting such activities." These U.S. Attorneys also
concluded, "state employees who conducted activities mandated by the Washington
legislative proposals would not be immune from liability under the CSA".
4. Because the Governor vetoed 36 of the 58 sections of the Legislature's bill
amending Chapter 69.51A RCW, the law, in its final form, understandably has
inconsistencies and ambiguities. For example, certain sections that were not vetoed
make reference to other sections that were vetoed.
5. The recent amendments to Chapter 69.51A RCW change the scope and
effect of the law. New sections affect the rights of qualifying patients and their
designated providers. The law now allows "collective gardens" that provide for growing
and cultivating up to 45 plants to serve no more than 10 qualifying patients. The law
also provides other changes to the rights and responsibilities of medical marijuana
patients and their designated providers.
6. The new law, however, clearly delegates to cities the authority to
implement zoning requirements, business licensing requirements, health and safety
requirements, and business taxes as those requirements and taxes relate to the
production, processing, or dispensing of medical marijuana. In particular, local
regulations could address ambiguities concerning the location and operation of
collective gardens, and ensure that provisions related to designated providers are not
used to establish a de facto dispensary when the authority for such uses was vetoed.
7. The City Council requires time to conduct appropriate research to
understand the extent of the changes provided in the new law, to analyze impacts and
potential liabilities under federal law, and to determine an appropriate regulatory
framework for any new uses that are allowed under these laws.
8. The City must ensure that proposed locations for these operations are
appropriate and that any potential secondary impacts arising from the operation of these
uses or facilities are minimized and mitigated. These secondary impacts may include,
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but are not limited to, burglaries associated with the cash and marijuana maintained on
the site, or an increase of other illegal activities, such as drug use, within the vicinity of
these dispensaries.
9. In particular, and without limitation, staff should analyze the impacts of
allowing these uses and facilities in residential zones as well as impacts arising from the
proximity of these uses and facilities to schools, daycares, parks, religious and cultural
facilities, jails and courthouses. Accordingly, the City Council finds that a zoning,
licensing, and permitting moratorium should be established, pending local review of
appropriate locations and design requirements of these operations, and impacts of the
newly amended law and its interaction with federal law.
10. City staff has presented a staff report to the City Council that outlines a
tentative schedule for examining the impacts associated with collective gardens and
dispensaries. Given the complexity of examining the issues associated with collective
gardens and dispensaries, the City will need at least one year to complete an in-depth
analysis and to complete a public outreach program.
11. The City Council, following public notice, conducted a public hearing
regarding the moratorium on October 3, 2011.
12. Although the City Council determines that a moratorium is necessary for
the reasons established above, the City Council emphasizes that it understands the
needs of persons suffering from debilitating or terminal conditions, as well as the
benefits that approved medical use of marijuana may provide these persons.
Nevertheless, given the complex legal and regulatory framework surrounding this issue,
a moratorium remains necessary until the City Council can adequately address the
competing interests at play.
13. The City Council has considered the foregoing facts, materials and
testimony.
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.
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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 COUNCI F THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this rd day of Q er-oli , 2011.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'FlahJ, CMC, City Cler Ji aggerton,17
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Filed with the City Clerk: -0--//
Passed by the City Council: /
Published: /0 6-- i/
.Effective Date: 1 0-11-11
Sh- -y M. Kersla ', Cit Attorney Ordinance Number: A.15 0
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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2013 — 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller
Staff: Jack Pace, Stacy MacGregor, Bob Giberson, Ryan Larson, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Medical Cannabis Collective Garden Moratorium Renewal
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would renew a moratorium on medical cannabis
collective gardens and dispensaries through May 31, 2014. This will be the second renewal of the original
moratorium originally placed by Ordinance 2348 on August 15, 2011.
Initiative 502, passed last November, decriminalizes recreational marijuana use and allows for state
licensing of recreational marijuana retailers, processors and producers. The recently adopted state budget
includes a proviso directing the Washington State Liquor Control Board to develop recommendations
regarding the interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502. Renewing
the moratorium will give the City time to investigate the potential changes to zoning regulations that may
be necessary to address these recent changes as well as to receive any regulatory clarity that may be
forthcoming from the State during the January — March 2014 Legislative Session.
Staff noted that the seventh recital will be modified to reflect the current status of the state budget.
Committee Chair Ekberg requested that these changes be presented in strikeout/underline for the COW.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
B. Ordinance: Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would establish a moratorium on recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers for six months from the ordinance effective date. Pursuant
to the provisions of Initiative 502, the Washington State Liquor Control Board is in the process of
developing rules regarding its implementation. The final rules are due to go into effect on September
14th, with applications for licenses being accepted for 30 days, through mid-October. Licenses will be
issued beginning December 1, 2013.
Under the draft rules, recreational marijuana commercial uses will be prohibited within 1,000 feet of
schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers.
Establishing a moratorium now will allow the City time to draft a zoning code ordinance that will
coordinate most effectively with the Liquor Control Board Rules as well as with the provisions of
Initiative 502.
Staff indicated that there will be a presentation of potential code amendments to the Planning
Commission at its July 25 meeting, after which recommendations will come before the Council.
After a discussion of the zoning considerations, Committee members agreed that establishing the
moratorium would be of benefit to the City. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22
COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
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ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 07/22/13
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Establish a moratorium on recreational marijuana
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staff to draft a zoning code amendment to establish
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REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
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DATE: 07/08/2013
❑ F&S Cmte
❑ Parks Comm.
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❑ Arts Comm.
❑ Planning Comm.
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Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
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So So so
Fund Source: N/A
Comments: n/a
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
07/22/13
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
07/22/13
Informational Memorandum dated 07/3/13
Draft Ordiance renewing moratorium
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting 7/8/13
08/05/13
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Department of Community Development Director
BY: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
DATE: June 26, 2013
SUBJECT: Establishment of a Moratorium on Marijuana Processing, Producing and
Retailing.
ISSUE
Should the City establish a moratorium on recreational marijuana producers, processors, and
retailers?
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2012, the Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1-502), which directs the
Washington State Liquor Control board (LCB) to regulate (recreational) marijuana producers,
processers and retailers. On May 17th, the Liquor Control Board released draft rules regarding
the implementation of 1-502. On June 10th, the LCB announced a revised timeline for final
adoption of regulations. The final rules are set to go into effect on September 14th, with
applications for licenses being accepted during a 30 -day window from mid-September to mid-
October. The LCB will begin issuing licenses on December 1, 2013. This is sooner than
expected and necessitates a moratorium while new code provisions are drafted to allow the city
to consider the primary and secondary impacts of recreational commercial marijuana as a use.
Under the draft rules, a local jurisdiction will be notified when a license application is filed with
the LCB and the city will have 20 days to file written objections. The LCB's siting criteria will
prohibit recreational marijuana commercial uses generally within 1,000 feet of schools, parks,
recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers. The Tukwila
City Council may wish to create a zoning overlay to allow commercial recreational marijuana
use only in certain zones in the city and/or subject to certain location standards.
A local ordinance cannot preempt a state law to outright prohibit a use and the state statute may
not preempt a local ordinance if the statute and the ordinance are not in conflict.
DISCUSSION
Given that the state is establishing a licensing mechanism for recreational marijuana, and, given
the State Liquor Control Board will adopt final rules for 1-502 implementation only two and one -
months before issuing licenses, and, given that the impacts of 1-502 have not been fully
explored; it would is prudent to adopt a moratorium to allow the city time to draft a zoning code
ordinance to coordinate city code with 1-502.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to forward the ordinance to the July 22, 2013 Committee of the
Whole meeting and subsequent August 5, 2013 Regular Meeting and direct the Director of
Community Development to draft zoning code amendments for council consideration to
implement 1-502.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A 6 -MONTH
MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, LOCATION,
OPERATION, LICENSING, MAINTENANCE OR CONTINUATION
OF MARIJUANA PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, AND
RETAILERS AS REGULATED PURSUANT TO WASHINGTON
STATE INITIATIVE 502; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has the authority to adopt a moratorium pursuant to
RCW 35A.63.220; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Initiative 502 was passed by the voters of the
State of Washington, providing a framework under which marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers can become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directs the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1 Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses
within 1,000 feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB is expected to adopt new regulations on recreational
marijuana on August 14, 2013, and to begin issuance of marijuana producer, processor
and retail licenses to qualified applicants in December 2013; and
WHEREAS, Section 69.51A.140 RCW delegates authority to cities and towns to
adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing requirements, health and
safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's police powers; and
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WHEREAS, marijuana production, processing, and retailing uses must be
addressed in the City's zoning code, but the land use and secondary impacts of these
uses are still largely unknown and the regulations that the City will need to address
them are uncertain pending the Washington State Liquor Control Board's adoption of its
licensing regulations and procedures; and
WHEREAS, unless the City acts immediately to address marijuana -related uses,
such uses may be able to locate in the City without regulation and thereby have
adverse impacts on the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it in the public interest to impose a moratorium for a
period of six months in order to investigate this issue further and obtain regulatory
clarity and guidance from the WSLCB's rules;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Moratorium Established. The City hereby establishes a moratorium
on the establishment of marijuana producers, processors, and retailers asserted to be
authorized under Initiative No. 502.
Section 2. Public Hearing. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and following adequate
public notice, a public hearing was held on July 22, 2013 to hear testimony regarding
the City's moratorium.
Section 3. Duration. The moratorium herein shall be in effect until six months
from the effective date noted below, unless extended by the City Council, pursuant to
state law.
Section 4. Definitions. As used in this ordinance, the following terms have the
meanings set forth below:
1. "Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not,
with a THC concentration greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds
thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound,
manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin.
The term does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks,
oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt,
derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted
therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of
germination.
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2. "Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the .stateliquor
control board to process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana -infused
products, package and label useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale
in retail outlets, and sell useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products at
wholesale to marijuana retailers.
3. "Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control
board to produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other
marijuana producers.
4. "Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control
board to sell useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet.
5. "Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or
marijuana extracts and are intended for human use. The term "marijuana -infused
products" does not include useable marijuana.
6. "Useable marijuana" means dried marijuana flowers. The term "useable
marijuana" does not include marijuana -infused products.
Section 5. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be a
marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 6. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
Section 7. Work Program. The Director of Community Development and/or
his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to address issues related to
determining the legality of marijuana production facilities, processing facilities, and
retailing facilities, including but not limited to review of the conflict between state and
federal law regarding the legality of zoning and licensing of recreational marijuana uses
under any circumstances and notwithstanding the enactment by the legislature of
Initiative 502. The work program should also develop appropriate land use regulations
pursuant to the new state law and state licensing requirements for review and
recommendation for inclusion in the zoning regulations or other provisions of the
Tukwila Municipal Code. Such regulations shall permit the location of marijuana
producers, marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers in the City to the extent, but
only to the extent, authorized by state law and then only when in compliance with state
licensing requirements and City regulations. Further, appropriate nuisance declaration
and abatement provisions should be developed to address any violations of any new
state or City regulations or licensing requirements. Such regulations shall be presented
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to the Tukwila Planning Commission and Tukwila City Council for consideration and
action in due course. The Finance Director and/or his/her designee is hereby
authorized and directed to develop appropriate business licensing and other regulations
pursuant to the newly amended law for review and recommendation for inclusion in the
zoning regulations or other provisions of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
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 day of , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2013 — 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; De' Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller
Staff: Jack Pace, Stacy MacGregor, Bob Giberson, Ryan Larson, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Medical Cannabis Collective Garden Moratorium Renewal
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would renew a moratorium on medical cannabis
collective gardens and dispensaries through May 31, 2014. This will be the second renewal of the original
moratorium originally placed by Ordinance 2348 on August 15, 2011.
Initiative 502, passed last November, decriminalizes recreational marijuana use and allows for state
licensing of recreational marijuana retailers, processors and producers. The recently adopted state budget
includes a proviso directing the Washington State Liquor Control Board to develop recommendations
regarding the interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502. Renewing
the moratorium will give the City time to investigate the potential changes to zoning regulations that may
be necessary to address these recent changes as well as to receive any regulatory clarity that may be
forthcoming from the State during the January — March 2014 Legislative Session.
Staff noted that the seventh recital will be modified to reflect the current status of the state budget.
Committee Chair Ekberg requested that these changes be presented in strikeout/underline for the COW.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
B. Ordinance: Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would establish a moratorium on recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers for six months from the ordinance effective date. Pursuant
to the provisions of Initiative 502, the Washington State Liquor Control Board is in the process of
developing rules regarding its implementation. The final rules are due to go into effect on September
146', with applications for licenses being accepted for 30 days, through mid-October. Licenses will be
issued beginning December 1, 2013.
Under the draft rules, recreational marijuana commercial uses will be prohibited within 1,000 feet of
schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers.
Establishing a moratorium now will allow the City time to draft a zoning code ordinance that will
coordinate most effectively with the Liquor Control Board Rules as well as with the provisions of
Initiative 502.
Staff indicated that there will be a presentation of potential code amendments to the Planning
Commission at its July 25 meeting, after which recommendations will come before the Council.
After a discussion of the zoning considerations, Committee members agreed that establishing the
moratorium would be of benefit to the City. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22
COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
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Initials
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/1 Ordinance
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Mtg Date 9/3/13
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR /1 DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked to consider a zoning code amendment to the Tukwila Municipal
SUMMARY Code. The proposed code changes would add state -licensed marijuana retailers,
processors and producers as permitted uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and HI
zones and repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses adopted on 8/5/2013.
This item went before the Planning Commission on 7/25. The Council is being asked to
hold a public hearing on 8/26 and schedule the adoption of the proposed changes on 9/3.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DA 1'E: 08/12/2013
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
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ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 08/26/13
AGENDA ITEM TITLE
Recreational Marijauna Zoning
Code Amendment
8/26/13
❑ Motion
Mtg Date
❑ Resolution
Mtg Date
❑ Bid Award
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❑ Public Hearing
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❑ Other
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CATEGORY ►1 Discussion
/1 Ordinance
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Mtg Date 9/3/13
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR /1 DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW
SPONSOR'S The Council is being asked to consider a zoning code amendment to the Tukwila Municipal
SUMMARY Code. The proposed code changes would add state -licensed marijuana retailers,
processors and producers as permitted uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and HI
zones and repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses adopted on 8/5/2013.
This item went before the Planning Commission on 7/25. The Council is being asked to
hold a public hearing on 8/26 and schedule the adoption of the proposed changes on 9/3.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg.
❑ Utilities Cmte
DA 1'E: 08/12/2013
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CA&P Cmte
❑ F&S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte
❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: EKBERG
❑ Arts Comm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMIITEE
Department of Community Development
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0 $0 $0
Fund Source: N/A
Comments: n/a
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
08/26/13
MTG. DATE
ATTACHMENTS
08/26/13
Informational Memorandum dated 07/30/13, with attachments <edited after CAP>
Draft Ordinance
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 8/12/13
09/03/13
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City offukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Director DCD
BY: Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 30, 2013
SUBJECT: Establishment of Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing as
permitted uses in Tukwila Municipal Code, Title 18 Zoning.
(Changes to memo made based on discussion at CAP —
shown in strike -through underlined format below)
ISSUE
Should the City establish zoning regulations for recreational marijuana producers, processors,
and retailers? This does not impact the possession and use of recreational marijuana and does
not impact the moratorium in effect related to medical marijuana collective gardens and
dispensaries.
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2012, the Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1-502), legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana and directing the Washington State Liquor Control Board
1 (WSLCB) to regulate recreational marijuana producers, processers and retailers (see
Attachment A). On July 3rd, 2013, the Liquor Control Board released proposed rules regarding
the implementation of 1-502. The WSLCB was scheduled to adopt final rules implementing 1-
502 on August 14, 2013. On August 13th, WSLCB staff recommended revising their proposed
rules, making them available for review on September 4, 2013 and adopting them on October
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on September 14 Before the rules take effect, the WSLCB will determine a "maximum
number of retail outlets that may be licensed in each county". There will not be a cap on
producer and processor licenses. Applications for marijuana producers, processors and
retailers will be accepted from November 18th through December 18th but the state -mandated
timeframe for issuing licenses will remain as December, 2013. There is no indication that the
pending revisions to the proposed rules will impact the following staff recommendations. The
2013.
1-502 is silent regarding medical marijuana and is generally viewed as creating a separate
licensing process for recreational marijuana. The laws relating to medical cannabis
dispensaries, collective gardens, patients, and health care providers are still valid and
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enforceable and entirely independent from the recreational marijuana rules. The Washington
State Legislature has adopted a budget for 2014 with language that calls for the Liquor Control
Board to work with the Department of Health and Department of Revenue to develop
recommendations regarding the interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions
of Initiative 502. The City of Tukwila's moratorium on medical marijuana is scheduled for
renewal with the expectation that new rules will be adopted by the state legislature during the
2014 legislative session at which time the City will have updated state regulations to review and
address.
The Federal Government's Controlled Substances Act (CSA) still prohibits the possession and
distribution of marijuana for any purpose.
Staff briefed Community Affairs and Parks Committee on July 8, 2013, regarding a moratorium
on recreational marijuana uses and a zoning code amendment to allow recreational marijuana
uses in certain zones. On July 22, the Council approved staff's request to draft a zoning code
amendment to allow recreational marijuana uses in certain zones in the City. As an interim
step, the Council adopted a moratorium on recreational marijuana processors, producers, and
retailers on August 5, 2013. The Planning Commission was briefed and recommended the
proposed zoning code amendment (option C that follows) permitting recreational marijuana
uses in the TVS and HI zones.
DISCUSSION
What is the City's role in the state process?
Initiative 502 was supported by 55.49% of Washington voters and 57% of Tukwila voters. In
only one out of Tukwila's 18 voting precincts did the "No" votes exceed the "Yes" votes and then
only by 3 out of 253 votes.
Under the proposed rules, a local jurisdiction will be notified when a license application is filed
with the WSLCB and the city will have 20 days to file written objections. The WSLCB's siting
criteria will prohibit recreational marijuana commercial uses generally within 1,000 feet of
schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care
centers. The map attached shows that this requirement will substantially limit production,
processing, and retailing locations to the north and south sides of the City. City staff has been
told by staff at the Association of Washington Cities that the WSLCB will not issue licenses for
uses within residential zones (see Attachment B). However, 1-502 does not provide this siting
restriction and nothing in the draft rules imposes this restriction. Further, the City of Tukwila's
home occupation definition would not restrict recreational marijuana uses as home occupations.
See Attachment C for a map showing the 1,000 foot separation imposed by the WSLCB.
State law allows the City to adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing
requirements, health and safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's
police powers. A local ordinance cannot preempt a state law to outright prohibit a use and the
state statute may not preempt a local ordinance if the statute and the ordinance are not in
conflict. Existing regulations provide basic protections against the location of incompatible uses
but the increased production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana likely to be spurred by
the new State regulations may create additional impacts. Experience in other jurisdictions with
medical marijuana dispensaries indicates that businesses containing usable marijuana or
marijuana -infused products may have greater security issues compared with the other
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businesses. The production and possible processing of marijuana can create off-site odors and
growing marijuana indoors can have significant electricity needs. Residents and businesses
may be concerned that marijuana -related businesses can negatively impact neighborhood
character due to messaging on signs and the potential for robberies.
What are the City's options?
A. Do nothing above and beyond the WSLCB rules. The City could repeal the
moratorium and decide not to adopt any regulations related to recreational marijuana.
This would mean that on September-14November 18, 2013, applicants could apply to
the WSLCB for a license to produce, process, and sell recreational marijuana at
locations throughout the City. While the 1,000 foot setback from schools, parks,
libraries, etc. would still apply, marijuana retailers could locate in any zone in which retail
uses are allowed (MUO, RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC C/LI, LI, HI, MIC/L1, MIC/H, and
TVS zones). Processors could locate where manufacturing, processing and/or
packaging of pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs are an
allowed use (NCC2, RC, RCM, TUC, C/LI, LI, HI, MIC/L, MIC/H, and TVS zones).
Producers may be allowed as greenhouses and nurseries (RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC,
CUIO, LI, and HI) or farming and farm -related activities (TVS zone). Additionally, these
uses could occur in residential zones subject to the home occupation requirements
which do not regulate use. Absent zoning regulations, marijuana uses could locate in
any area of Tukwila not restricted by the WSLCB. If future zoning regulations prohibited
an established use, the use could remain indefinitely.
B. Prohibit The City could prohibit (either on an interim or permanent basis) recreational
marijuana uses from locating within the City. On July 22Auqust 5, 2013, the City Council
adopted a temporary moratorium prohibiting recreational
marijuana uses within the City of Tukwila. If adopted;-tThis six month moratorium is
intended to prevent recreational marijuana uses from becoming legally vested while the
City adopts permanent development regulations. The moratorium is temporary but the
WSLCB has indicated that local moratoria will not be recognized in their licensing
decisions. As stated above, state law does not allow a local jurisdiction to prohibit a use
and an attempt at prohibition would likely be legally challenged.
C. Regulate. If the City wants to regulate marijuana -uses, its primary tool would be
through zoning regulations3. An amendment to the zoning code could allow recreational
1 Subject to additional, zone -specific regulations.
2 Subject to additional, zone -specific regulations.
3. Under the TMC, all businesses in the City are required to obtain a business license. Any business
license application for a recreational marijuana use would be denied for being in "violation of any local,
state, or federal law, rule or regulations prohibiting that conduct of that type of business." (TMC 5.04.110).
While some other cities are attempting to limit all recreational marijuana business uses via their business
license code, a review of state law and consultation with the City Attorney clarifies that a city cannot
require a business license for marijuana uses. State Law grants cities the authority to require a business
license in order to do business in that city. However, state law also prevents a city from requiring a
business license if a license is required from the state. Recreational marijuana uses that have a license
from the WSLCB would not be required to obtain a business license from the City of Tukwila and the City
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marijuana -uses only in certain zones in the city and/or subject to certain location
standards.
The maps attached show the locations that marijuana uses would be restricted by the
WSLCB and the areas that remain for potential marijuana uses (Attachments C and D).
Aside from a few isolated pockets, marijuana uses can generally be located in the north
and the south ends of the city. Marijuana uses have potential impacts that need to be
considered. Sites require increased security; production and possibly processing may
also require increased ventilation and electricity use on indoor sites and perimeter
fencing on outdoor sites. Off-site odors are an issue and building transparency
requirements under design review may conflict with security needs. Clustering
marijuana uses in one area allows these impacts to be consolidated; off-site impacts
could be limited. Ultimately, the impacts from commercial -scale marijuana uses are
unknown. If negative impacts from marijuana uses do not materialize, the City Council
retains the ability to expand marijuana uses to other areas in the future.
The north end of the City, where marijuana uses could be allowed, is generally
Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Heavy with an area of Light Industrial, Commercial -Light
Industrial, and Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Light. The Countywide Planning Policies
and the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan have polices in place to preserve this area for
manufacturing and industrial uses making marijuana uses inappropriate in this area.
The south end of the City has Tukwila Urban Center, Heavy Industrial, Mixed -Use Office
and Tukwila Valley South zoning available for marijuana uses. The City is in the process
of amending and adopting a new sub -area plan that will address uses and design
standards in the Tukwila Urban Center zone. The Tukwila Valley South zone would
allow indoor or outdoor production, and zoning currently supports both retail and
processing uses. The Heavy Industrial zone currently would support all uses aside from
outdoor grows (farming). Attachment E shows locations in the HI and TVS were
recreational marijuana uses would be permitted.
Only state -licensed recreational marijuana facilities should be allowed as a permitted
use. This proposal would not alter Federal or State criminal law related to marijuana,
and it would not place any City employee or official in the position of permitting or
sanctioning any marijuana -related activity. Rather, it would be an exercise of the City's
authority to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by preventing incompatible
uses—in this instance, marijuana -related activity and businesses --in areas where such
activity could cause inappropriate off-site impacts.
The timing of this proposed ordinance is intended to get ahead of the WSLCB accepting
applications so that the City retains the ability to direct the location of recreational
marijuana uses. The drafting of this ordinance included considerable input from the City
Attorney and Chief of Police and has been thoroughly vetted and is legally sound. The
state requires that recreational marijuana uses be allowed, but cities are allowed to
impose zoning regulations as they see fit.
of Tukwila could not issue a business license to any applicant for marijuana use because those uses are
in violation of Federal Law.
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What does staff recommend?
Staff's recommendation is to regulate marijuana uses as outlined in Option C above. This
would allow for marijuana retailing, production and processing to be added as permitted uses in
the Tukwila Valley South and the Heavy Industrial zones but restrict the area where marijuana
uses can occur to areas where the potential impacts are minimized. Marijuana -uses would be
prohibited in all other zones in the City. Marijuana -uses would be subject to state licensing
requirements and would regulate in concert with state law while not authorizing or giving
permission to circumvent or violate federal law.
Next Steps
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee is being asked to review the draft zoning code
amendment and make a recommendation to the full City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Liquor Control Board 1-502 Fact Sheet
B. AWC I- 502 Fact Sheet
C. Map: Location Restrictions Imposed by 1-502 (with park buffers outside Tukwila included)
D. Map: Zones where uses would be permitted (with park buffers outside Tukwila included)
E. Map: Where marijuana uses would be permitted under the proposed ordinance (with
park buffers outside Tukwila included)
F. Draft Zoning Code Amendment (updated to reflect changes since it was drafted)
G. Timeline requested at Community Affairs and Parks
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Liquor Control Board Fact Sheet
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Initiative 502's impact on the Washington State Liquor Control Board
Summary
Initiative 502 would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons
over 21; remove state -law criminal and civil penalties for activities that it authorizes. Tax marijuana sales
and earmark marijuana -related revenues. The new tightly regulated and licensed system would be similar
to those used to control alcohol.
Licenses and Fees
Creates an application process that mirrors the liquor license application process
Creates three new marijuana licenses: producer, processor, and retailer. The fee for each license is a
$250 application fee and $1000 annual renewal fee.
• Marijuana Producer: produces marijuana for sale at wholesale to marijuana processors and
allows for production, possession, delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Processor: processes, packages, and labels marijuana/marijuana infused product for
sale at wholesale to marijuana retailers and allows for processing, packaging, possession,
delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Retailer: allows for sale of useable marijuana/marijuana infused products at retail
outlets regulated by the WSLCB.
The initiative allows the WSLCB to charge fees for anything done to implement/enforce the act. For
example, fees could be charged on sampling, testing, and labeling that would be the cost of doing
business as a licensee
Marijuana Taxes
The initiative creates three new excise taxes to be collected by the WSLCB:
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale between licensed producer and
licensed processor. Paid by the producer.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale of usable marijuana/marijuana infused
product from a licensed processor to a licensed retailer. Paid by the processor.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each licensed retail sale of usable
marijuana/marijuana infused product. Paid by the retailer. This tax is in addition to any/all
applicable general, state, and local sales and use taxes, and is part of the total retail
price.
• All funds from marijuana excise taxes are deposited in the Dedicated Marijuana Fund.
Disbursements from the Dedicated Marijuana Fund shall be on authorization of the WSLCB or a
duly authorized representative.
Initiative 502 allows for the WSLCB to enact rules that establish procedures and criteria for:
• The equipment, management and inspection of production, processing, and retail outlets.
• Books and records maintained by licensed premises.
• Methods of producing, processing and packaging of marijuana/marijuana infused products, to
include conditions of sanitation.
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• Standards of ingredients, quality, and identity of marijuana/marijuana infused products
produced, processed and sold by licensees.
• Security requirements for retail outlets and premises where marijuana is produced and
processed.
Retail Outlets
Specific number of retail outlets and licenses will be determined by the WSLCB in consultation with the
Office of Financial Management taking into account population, security and safety issues, and
discouraging illegal markets. The initiative also caps retail licenses by county.
• Retail outlets may not employ anyone under the age of 21, nor allow anyone under the age of
21 to enter the premises.
• Retail outlets are only authorized to sell marijuana/marijuana products or paraphernalia.
• Retailers are allowed one sign identifying the outlet's business or trade name, not to exceed
1600 square inches.
• They are not allowed to display marijuana or marijuana related products in a manner that is
visible to the general public.
Possession
If enacted, individuals twenty-one years of age or older are legally authorized to possess and use
marijuana -related paraphernalia and any combination of:
• One ounce of useable marijuana;
• 16 ounces of marijuana infused product in solid form; or
• 72 ounces of marijuana infused product in liquid form.
Individuals will still be subject to criminal prosecution for:
• Possession in amounts greater than what is listed above.
• Possession of any quantity or kind of marijuana/marijuana infused product by a person under 21
years of age.
Price
The Office of Financial Management places a price estimate of $12 per gram. Medicinal marijuana
dispensary prices on average range between $10 and $15 per gram with some premium products
exceeding $15 per gram.
Based on average retail mark-up practices, estimated producer price is $3 per gram and estimated
processor price is $6 per gram.
Timeline
• November 6, 2012: Public vote on Initiative 502.
• December 6, 2012: Initiative 502 goes into effect (30 days after general election).
• December 1, 2013: Deadline for the WSLCB to establish the procedures and criteria
necessary to implement the initiative.
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1-502:
Marijuana Initiative
Washington State voters passed Initiative 502 on election
night, legalizing marijuana use.
What does the initiative do?
The initiative legalizes marijuana use for persons over
21. Private stores, producers and processors are allowed
to be licensed to sell marijuana and marijuana infused
products. The Washington State Liquor Control Board
(LCB) is tasked with regulating and taxing marijuana.
Portions decriminalizing the possession of marijuana take
effect Dec. 6, 2012. Rules regarding licensing and sales
are set to occur no later than Dec. 1, 2013.
Who can sell marijuana?
The initiative provides for licensed retail locations.
Marijuana stores can only sell marijuana, marijuana -
infused products, and paraphernalia.
Stores are allowed to sell to an individual any
combination of the following: one ounce of useable
marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuana -infused product in
solid form, or 72 ounces of marijuana -infused product
in liquid form. Stores may not allow on -premises
consumption.
Stores are prohibited from advertising or showing product
visible from outside the store.
No one under the age of 21 may enter marijuana stores,
and store owners and employees also must be over 21.
What are the rules for users?
In addition to being over 21, marijuana cannot be opened
or consumed in public. The initiative also establishes
a presumptive standard for driving under the influence
of marijuana -similar to standards for alcohol- but only
available as a blood test.
How is marijuana going to be regulated?
The LCB is tasked with regulating and licensing marijuana
producers, processers, and retailers. The maximum number of
retailers per county, the maximum amount of marijuana a re-
tailer and producer have on premises, how and when marijua-
na could be transported, and product labeling requirements
become responsibilities of the LCB. Rules about security re-
quirements, employee training and supervision, and locations
and hours of retail operations are also the LCB's tasks.
Cities and counties must be notified of any applications
in their jurisdiction and may object under a process
similar to liquor license objections. No license can be
approved for locations within 1,000 feet of elementary or
secondary schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, day
cares, parks, transit centers, libraries, and arcades.
Will the initiative impose taxes on
marijuana?
Yes. At each transaction point (producer to processor,
processor to retailer, and retailer to consumer) a 25%
excise tax would be levied. Local and state sales tax will
also be levied on retail sales.
The excise taxes are to be placed in a dedicated marijuana
fund and are to be primarily distributed to the state's
Basic Health Plan, the state general fund, health-related
programs, and the LCB for administrative costs. Local
governments do not get a share of the excise tax.
Does the initiative address medical
marijuana?
The initiative is silent on medical marijuana. However,
1-502 may impact medical users as marijuana could be
purchased at retail stores. Furthermore, state and local
criminal penalties for possession and use are eliminated.
And what about federal law?
The initiative does not change federal law, and the
federal government could continue to arrest marijuana
producers, processors, retailers, and users.
AWC contact
Candice Bock, candiceb@awcnet.org
Legislative & Policy Advocate
Brittany Sill, brittanys@awcnet.org
Legislative & Policy Analyst
AWC has not taken a position for or against this ballot initiative. AWC's
role is to provide its members with educational materials that can be
shared with elected officials, staff and the community. In addition,
please review the PDC's guidelines for elected and appointed officials'
participation in ballot proposition activity.
Attachment B
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ATTACFIMENT F
RAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.40.020 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW
SECTION 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS
TRIGGERING SUCH RESTRICTIONS; IDENTIFYING THE
PERMITTED ZONE FOR RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USES AS
THE TUKWILA VALLEY SOUTH AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONES;
ESTABLISHING SEPARATION AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
WITHIN THE PERMITTED ZONES; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING ABATEMENT OF
MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2405,
WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970, federal law has prohibited the manufacture and
possession of marijuana as a Schedule I drug, based on the federal government's
categorization of marijuana as having a "high potential for abuse, lack of any accepted
medical use, and absence of any accepted safety for use in medically supervised
treatment." Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, 14 (2005), Controlled Substance Act (CSA),
84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Initiative 502 was passed by the voters of the
State of Washington, providing a framework under which marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers can become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directs the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
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3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses
within 1,000 feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB is expected to adopt new regulations on recreational
marijuana on August l4October 16, 2013, and to begin issuance of marijuana producer,
processor and retail licenses to qualified applicants in December 2013; and
WHEREAS, Section 69.51A.140 RCW delegates authority to cities and towns to
adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing requirements, health and
safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's police powers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any production, processing,
selling or delivery of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. 2405 imposing a
moratorium on recreational marijuana uses while zoning for said uses is established;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2405 requires formal action by the City Council to
terminate the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied the land use and other secondary impacts
of recreational marijuana use, and has now drafted a zoning ordinance to address these
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
a threshold decision for this draft ordinance on July 30, 2013 which was/was not
appealed; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the draft zoning
ordinance to the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, on August 26, 2013, the City Council held a hearing on the draft zoning
ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council after due consideration believes that certain amend-
ments to the City's zoning code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses (Ordinance No. 2405);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. 2405, a moratorium on
the establishment of marijuana producers, processors, and retailers asserted to be
authorized under Initiative No. 502, is hereby repealed.
Section 2. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a
THC concentration greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds thereof;
the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt,
derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. The term does not
include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made
from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture,
or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or
cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
Section 3. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products, package
and label useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in retail outlets,
and sell useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products at wholesale to marijuana
retailers.
Section 4. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
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Marijuana Producer
"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the stateliquor control board to
produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana
producers.
Section 5. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:.
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to sell
useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet.
Section 6. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana -infused Products
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts and are intended for human use. The term "marijuana -infused products" does
not include useable marijuana.
Section 7. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Useable Marijuana
"Useable marijuana" means dried marijuana flowers. The term "useable marijuana"
does not include marijuana -infused products.
Section 8. TMC Section 18.34.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §35, 2287
§25, 2251 §47, 2021 §7, 1986 §12, 1974 §8, 1971 §15, 1814 §2, 1774 §2, and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.34.020, (Heavy Industrial) "Permitted Uses," are
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.34.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Heavy Industrial District, subject to
compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
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(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.34.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
3. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
4. Beauty or barber shops.
5. Bicycle repair shops.
6. Billiard or pool rooms.
7. Brew pubs.
8. Bus stations.
9. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
10. Commercial laundries.
11. Commercial parking subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
12. Computer software development and similar uses.
13. Contractor storage yards.
14. Convention facilities.
15. Daycare centers.
16. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
17. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
18. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
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19. Fraternal organizations.
20. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
21. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
22. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
23. Hotels.
24. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing, and
publishing.
25. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
26. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
27. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
28. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, repairing, packaging and/or
assembly of:
a. Previously prepared metals, including, but not limited to, stamping,
dyeing, shearing or punching of metal, engraving, galvanizing and hand -forging;
b. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
c. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
d. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, the and wood;
e. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
29. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have moderate to substantial
potential for creating off-site noise, smoke, dust, vibration and other external
environmental impacts including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing,
assembling, packaging and/or repairing of:
a. Chemicals, light metals, plastics, solvents, soaps, wood, coal, glass,
enamels, textiles, fabrics, plaster, agricultural products or animal products (no rendering
or slaughtering);
b. Electrical or mechanical equipment, vehicles and machines, including,
but not limited to, heavy and light machinery, tools, airplanes, boats or other
transportation vehicles and equipment;
c. Previously manufactured metals, such as iron and steel fabrication;
steel production by electric arc melting, argon oxygen refining, and consumable
electrode melting; and similar heavy industrial uses.
30. Marijuana processor
31. Marijuana producer
32. Marijuana retailer
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3033. Medical and dental laboratories.
0434. Mortician and funeral homes.
3235. Motels.
3336. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3437. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
3538. Pawnbrokers.
3639. Planned shopping center (mall).
3710. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
3641. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
3942. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4043. Religious facility with an assembly area less than 750 square feet.
41-44. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
4245. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4346. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4447. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment, and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
4548. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
4649. Rock crushing, asphalt or concrete batching or mixing, stone cutting,
brick manufacture, marble work, and the assembly of products from the above
materials.
4750. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
4851. Salvage and wrecking operations.
4952. Schools and studios for education or self-improvement.
5053. Self -storage facilities.
545454. Storage (outdoor) of materials is permitted up to a height of 20 feet
with a front yard setback of 25 feet, and to a height of 50 feet with a front yard setback
of 100 feet; security required.
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5255. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5856. Taverns, nightclubs.
5457. Telephone exchanges.
5558. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
5859. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
5-760. Truck terminals.
5861. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities.
5962. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted
outright within this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 9. TMC Section 18.40.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §41, 2287
§30, 2251 §54, 2235 §8, 2097 §17, 2021 §10, 1986 §15, 1974 §11, 1971 §17, 1830
§25, 1814 §2, 1774 §5, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.40.020,
(Tukwila Valley South) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.40.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila Valley South District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially zoned property;
(2) In or within 1/2 mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
facilities;
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
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b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.40.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access
to an arterial required.
3. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales Tots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
4. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
5. Beauty or barber shops.
6. Bicycle repair shops.
7. Billiard or pool rooms.
8. Brew pubs.
9. Bus stations.
10. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
11. Commercial laundries.
12. Commercial parking, subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
13. Computer software development and similar uses.
14. Contractor's storage yards.
15. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
16. Convention facilities.
17. Daycare centers.
18. Dwelling - one detached single-family unit per existing lot (includes factory
built or modular home that meets UBC).
19. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
20. Farming and farm -related activities.
21. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
22. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
23. Fraternal organizations.
24. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
25. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
26. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
27. Hotels.
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28. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
29. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
30. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
31. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
32. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts of pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices and recording
equipment.
33. Marijuana processor
34. Marijuana producer
35. Marijuana retailer
3336. Medical and dental laboratories.
3437. Mortician and funeral homes.
3538. Motels.
3639. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3740. Pawnbrokers.
3841. Planned shopping center (mall).
3042. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4043. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
4444. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
4245. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
/13,16. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
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4447. Religious facility with an assembly area of Tess than 750 square feet.
4548. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
4649. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4750. Research and development facilities.
4851. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through;
b. sit down;
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4652. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
5053. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5454. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5255. Salvage and wrecking operations that are entirely enclosed within a
building.
5856. Schools and studios for education or self-improvement.
5457. Self -storage facilities.
5558. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5659. Studios - art, photography, music, voice and dance.
5760. Taverns, nightclubs.
5861. Telephone exchanges.
5962. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
6063. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
6464. Truck terminals.
6265. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities.
6366. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright
within this district;
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
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Section 10. TMC Section 18.50.210 Adopted. TMC Section 18.50.210,
"Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby established to read as follows:
A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by Washington voters of
Initiative 502 and a state licensing procedure and to permit, but only to the extent
required by state law, marijuana producers, processors, and retailers to operate in
designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or home occupation located in any of the following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorney under the applicable provisions of this code or state law.
Section 11. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be
a marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 12. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
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Section 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City
of Tukwila
TIMELINE
Actions by the City of Tukwila (taken and scheduled) are in bold
November 6, 2012:
May 17, 2013:
June 10, 2013:
July 3, 2013:
July 8, 2013:
July 9, 2013
July 22, 2013:
July 22, 2013:
July 25, 2013:
July 30, 2013:
August 5, 2013:
August 12, 2013:
August 14, 2013:
August 26, 2013:
September 3, 2013:
September 4, 2013
October 16, 2013:
November 16, 2013:
Nov 18 -Dec 18, 2013
December 1, 2013:
ATTACHMENT G
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Washington Voters approve Initiative 502 to decriminalize marijuana possession and
create a system to license recreational marijuana producers, processors and retailers
WSLCB released draft rules to implement 1-502
WSLCB revised their timeline for final adoption of licensing regulations
WSLCB released proposed rules to implement 1-502
Community Affairs and Parks—review of medical and recreational moratoriums
SEPA Notice of Application for zoning code amendment to zone for recreational
marijuana uses
Department of Commerce received zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
Committee of the Whole Public Hearings—moratoriums on recreational marijuana
and medical cannabis
Planning Commission Public Hearing – zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
SEPA Determination of Non -Significance issued on zoning code amendment to
zone for recreational marijuana uses
Full Council adopts moratorium on recreational marijuana and renews moratorium
on medical cannabis
Community Affairs and Parks—review of zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
WSLCB to adopt proposed rules (action not taken, schedule revised)
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing—zoning code amendment to zone for
recreational marijuana uses
Full Council may adopt zoning code amendment to zone for recreational
marijuana uses
WSLCB scheduled to release revised proposed rules
WSLCB scheduled to adopt revised proposed rules
WSLCB rules become effective
:WSLCB accepts applications (30 -day window)
Rules are complete (as mandated by law). WSLCB begins issuing Producer, Processor
and Retail licenses to qualified applicants.
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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2013 — 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair (via telephone); De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller
Staff: Jack Pace, Nora Gierloff, Minnie Dhaliwal, Evie Boykan, Stacy MacGregor, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Amending the Zoning Code relating to Recreational Marijuana.
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend the Municipal Code to establish
zoning regulations for the processing, production and retail sale of recreational marijuana. Initiative 502,
passed in November 2012, legalizes recreational marijuana use and directs the Washington State Liquor
Control Board (WSLCB) to license and regulate producers, processers and retailers of marijuana and
marijuana infused products. The WSLCB is expected to adopt implementation rules and to begin issuing
licenses this year.
On July 22, the Council approved staff's request to draft a zoning code amendment to designate
recreational marijuana uses in certain zones in the City. On August 5, the Council adopted a six-month
moratorium on recreational marijuana production, processing and retail to allow time for the development
of sound zoning regulations. The Planning Commission has received a briefing and has recommended the
zoning code amendment reflected in this proposed ordinance, which would permit recreational marijuana
uses in the Tukwila Valley South (TVS) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zones in the south end of the city.
Under the proposed WSLCB rules, recreational marijuana commercial uses will be prohibited generally
within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child
care centers, which would effectively limit these uses to the north and south sides of the City. The staff -
recommended zoning proposal would further limit use areas to exclude residential areas, the
manufacturing and industrial areas in the north end, and Tukwila Urban Center and Mixed -Use Office in
the south. This proposal would restrict recreational marijuana use areas in order to minimize potential
impacts and prevent incompatible uses, yet meet the intent of the law.
Committee members and staff discussed the proposal at length. Among the key points affirmed by staff
were the following:
• Property owners have the right to decline to lease to a use on the grounds of federal illegality.
• Continuous renewal (rolling) of a moratorium is not viewed favorably and could subject Tukwila
to litigation.
• The proposal has been thoroughly vetted and is legally sound. The state requires that recreational
marijuana uses be allowed, but cities are allowed to impose zoning regulations as they see fit.
• The 2014 Washington State budget has language that calls for the WSLCB to develop
recommendations to harmonize medical and recreational marijuana regulation. New rules for
medical marijuana anticipated in the spring of 2014 would allow an opportunity to revisit the
zoning code and adjust as needed.
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• Commercial condo owners within an area zoned for recreational marijuana could lease or sell to
these uses, depending on the condo agreement.
• 100% of the 25% recreational marijuana retail tax will go to the state.
Councilmember Quinn requested that a thorough chronology of staff research and Council action leading
to the recommendation to regulate be included in the information presented to the Committee of the
Whole.
Committee members were divided on the proposal, with Councilmembers Kruller and Quinn favoring the
zoning proposed by this draft ordinance. Committee Chair Ekberg indicated that limiting to TVS and HI
in the south end is too restrictive, and he would like to consider more allowed areas for recreational
marijuana uses in Tukwila. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO FORWARD TO AUGUST 26
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION.
B. Briefing on Mobile Food Truck Vendors
Staff is seeking committee direction on the regulation of mobile food trucks located on private property.
Mobile street food vending is becoming more popular nationwide. Other cities are changing regulations to
actively promote food trucks, while others limit their existence with an outright ban or separation
requirements from brick and mortar restaurants. Food trucks have been active in Tukwila for at least two
decades and there are currently 11 who have or who have applied for a business license.
Currently, the Tukwila Municipal Code does not include provisions specific to mobile food trucks. They
are not allowed on public sidewalks, and they are allowed in any zone that permits restaurants. They are
also required to obtain a business license, for which they need to meet various permitting requirements.
Code Enforcement inspects every food truck doing business in Tukwila to verify licenses and permits. If
there is a violation, Code Enforcement can issue a civil infraction upon both the property owner and the
mobile food truck owner. The vendor must cease operation until inspection requirements can be met.
Staff presented three policy options for the committee's discussion:
1) Make no changes;
2) Draft new regulations to facilitate or promote mobile food vending (such as allowing them on
sidewalks, allowing clusters, allowing them in additional zones, or allowing promotional events);
3) Draft new regulations to impose additional restrictions (such as restricting zones, adding separation
requirements, limiting hours of operation, or imposing design standards).
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of staff and discussed the policy options. Committee Chair
Ekberg favored not taking immediate action since existing processes provide control, and there is not a
pressing problem at hand. Councilmember Quinn expressed an interest in option 2 (promotion), adding
that he is interested in Portland's model of allowing food trucks in parks after an RFP and competitive
bidding. Councilmember Kruller is also interested in promotion, citing an example from Boston with a
standardized design component. It was agreed upon that a committee member would report on the
discussion to the Committee of the Whole and encourage the full Council to give some thought to policy
direction on this issue. Human Services staff mentioned that mobile food trucks can provide valuable
economic opportunity for those who are unable to open a permanent restaurant space due to affordability.
INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Committee Chair Ekberg mentioned citizen comments regarding BNSF establishing a gravel parking area for
trailers. Staff indicated that research has been done on this matter, noting the limitations due to federal
preemption regarding railroad activities. Staff is prepared to brief Council, if desired.
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Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Tukwila Planning Commission
BY: Jack Pace, Director DCD
Stacy MacGregor, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 17, 2013
SUBJECT: Establishment of Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing as
permitted uses in Tukwila Municipal Code, Title 18 Zoning.
ISSUE
Should the City establish zoning regulations for recreational marijuana producers, processors,
and retailers? This does not impact the possession and use of recreational marijuana and does
not impact the moratorium in effect related to medical marijuana collective gardens and
dispensaries.
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2012, the Washington voters passed Initiative 502 (1-502), legalizing the
recreational use of marijuana and directing the Washington State Liquor Control board (LCB) to
regulate recreational marijuana producers, processers and retailers (see Attachment A). On
July 3`d, 2013, the Liquor Control Board released proposed rules regarding the implementation
of 1-502. The rules are scheduled for adoption on August 14, 2013 and are set to go into effect
on September 14th. Before the rules take effect, the WSLCB will determine a "maximum
number of retail outlets that may be licensed in each county". There will not be a cap on
producer and processor licenses. The WSLCB will begin accepting applications for all three
license types during a 30 -day window beginning on September 14. The LCB is expected to
begin issuing licenses on December 1, 2013.
1-502 is silent regarding medical marijuana and is generally viewed as creating a separate
licensing process for recreational marijuana. The Washington State Legislature has adopted a
budget for 2014 with language that calls for the Liquor Control Board to work with the
Department of Health and Department of Revenue to develop recommendations regarding the
interaction of medical marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502. The City of
Tukwila's moratorium on medical marijuana is scheduled for renewal with the expectation that
new rules will be adopted by the state legislature during the 2014 legislative session at which
time the City will have updated state regulations to review and address.
The Federal Government's Controlled Substances Act (CSA) still prohibits the possession and
distribution of marijuana for any purpose.
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DISCUSSION
What is the City's role in the state process?
Initiative 502 was supported by 55.49% of Washington voters and 57% of Tukwila voters. In
only one out of Tukwila's 18 voting precinct did the "No" votes exceed the "Yes" votes and then
only by 3 out of 253 votes.
Under the proposed rules, a local jurisdiction will be notified when a license application is filed
with the LCB and the city will have 20 days to file written objections. The LCB's siting criteria
will prohibit recreational marijuana commercial uses generally within 1,000 feet of schools,
parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers. The
map attached shows that this requirement will substantially limit production, processing, and
retailing to the north and south sides of the City. City staff has been told by staff at the
Association of Washington Cities that the WSLCB will not issue licenses for uses within
residential zones (see Attachment B). However, 1-502 does not provide this siting restriction and
nothing in the draft rules imposes this restriction. Further, the City of Tukwila's home
occupation definition would not restrict recreational marijuana uses as home occupations. See
Attachment C for a map showing the 1,000 foot separation imposed by the WSLCB.
State law allows the City to adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing
requirements, health and safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's
police powers. A local ordinance cannot preempt a state law to outright prohibit a use and the
state statute may not preempt a local ordinance if the statute and the ordinance are not in
conflict. Existing regulations provide basic protections against the location of incompatible uses
but the increased production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana likely to be spurred by
the new State regulations may create additional impacts. Experience in other jurisdictions with
medical marijuana dispensaries indicates that businesses containing usable marijuana or
marijuana -infused products may have greater security issues compared with the other
businesses. The production and possible processing of marijuana can create off-site odors and
growing marijuana indoors can have significant electricity needs. Residents and businesses
may be concerned that marijuana -related businesses can negatively impact neighborhood
character due to messaging on signs and the potential for robberies.
What are the City's options?
A. Do nothing. The City could decide not to adopt any regulations related to recreational
marijuana. This would mean that on September 14, 2013, applicants could apply to the
WSLCB for a license to produce, process, and sell recreational marijuana at locations
throughout the City. While the 1,000 foot setback from schools, parks, libraries, etc.
would still apply, marijuana retailers could locate in any zone in which retail uses are
allowed (MUO, RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC C/LI, LI, HI, MIC/L1, MIC/H, and TVS zones).
Processors could locate where manufacturing, processing and/or packaging of
pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs are an allowed use
(NCC2, RC, RCM, TUC, C/LI, LI, HI, MIC/L, MIC/H, and TVS zones). Producers may be
1 Subject to additional, zone -specific regulations.
2 Subject to additional, zone -specific regulations.
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allowed as greenhouses and nurseries (RCC, NCC, RC, RCM, TUC, CUIO, LI, and HI)
or farming and farm -related activities (TVS zone). Additionally, these uses could occur
in residential zones subject to the home occupation requirements which do not regulate
use.
B. Prohibit The City could prohibit (either on an interim or permanent basis) recreational
marijuana uses from locating within the City. The City Council is scheduled to hold a
public hearing on a moratorium prohibiting recreational marijuana uses within the City of
Tukwila on July 22, 2013. If adopted, this six month moratorium is intended to prevent
recreational marijuana uses from becoming legally vested while the City adopts
permanent development regulations. The moratorium is temporary but the WSLCB has
indicated that local moratoria will not be recognized in their licensing decisions. As
stated above, state law does not allow a local jurisdiction to prohibit a use and an
attempt at prohibition would likely be legally challenged.
C. Regulate. If the City wants to regulate marijuana -uses, its primary tool would be
through zoning regulations3. An amendment to the zoning code could allow recreational
marijuana -uses only in certain zones in the city and/or subject to certain location
standards.
The maps attached show the locations that marijuana uses would be restricted by the
WSLCB and the areas that remain for potential marijuana uses (Attachments C and D).
Aside from a few isolated pockets, marijuana uses can generally be located in the north
and the south ends of the city. Marijuana uses have potential impacts that need to be
considered. Sites require increased security; production and possibly processing may
also require increased ventilation and electricity use on indoor sites and perimeter
fencing on outdoor sites. Off-site odors are an issue and building transparency
requirements under design review may conflict with security needs. Clustering
marijuana uses in one area allows these impacts to be consolidated; off-site impacts
could be limited.
The north end of the City, where marijuana uses could be allowed, is generally
Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Heavy with an area of Light Industrial, Commercial -Light
Industrial, and Manufacturing/Industrial Center -Light. The Countywide Planning Policies
and the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan have polices in place to preserve this area for
manufacturing and industrial uses making marijuana uses inappropriate in this area.
The south end of the City has Tukwila Urban Center, Heavy Industrial, Mixed -Use Office
and Tukwila Valley South zoning available for marijuana uses. The City is in the process
3. Under the TMC, all businesses in the City are required to obtain a business license. Any business
license application for a recreational marijuana use would be denied for being in "violation of any local,
state, or federal law, rule or regulations prohibiting that conduct of that type of business." (TMC 5.04.110).
While some other cities are attempting to limit all recreational marijuana business uses via their business
license code, a review of state law and consultation with the City Attorney clarifies that a city cannot
require a business license for marijuana uses. State Law grants cities the authority to require a business
license in order to do business in that city. However, state law also prevents a city from requiring a
business license if a license is required from the state. Recreational marijuana uses that have a license
from the WSLCB would not be required to obtain a business license from the City of Tukwila and the City
of Tukwila could not issue a business license to any applicant for marijuana use because those uses are
in violation of Federal Law.
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of amending and adopting a new sub -area plan that will address uses and design
standards in the Tukwila Urban Center zone. The Tukwila Valley South zone would
allow indoor or outdoor production, and zoning currently supports both retail and
processing uses. The Heavy Industrial zone would support all uses aside from outdoor
grows (farming).
Only state -licensed recreational marijuana facilities should be allowed as a permitted
use. This proposal would not alter Federal or State criminal law related to marijuana,
and it would not place any City employee or official in the position of permitting or
sanctioning any marijuana -related activity. Rather, it would be an exercise of the City's
authority to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by preventing incompatible
uses—in this instance, marijuana -related activity and businesses --in areas where such
activity could cause inappropriate off-site impacts.
What does staff recommend?
Staff's recommendation is to regulate marijuana uses as outlined in Option C above. This
would allow for marijuana retailing, production and processing to be added as permitted uses in
the Tukwila Valley South and the Heavy Industrial zones but restrict the area where marijuana
uses can occur to areas where the potential impacts are minimized. Marijuana -uses would be
prohibited in all other zones in the City. Marijuana -uses would be subject to state licensing
requirements and would regulate in concert with state law while not authorizing or giving
permission to circumvent or violate federal law.
Next Steps
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the draft zoning code amendment and make
a recommendation to the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Liquor Control Board 1-502 Fact Sheet
B. AWC 1- 502 Fact Sheet
C. Map: Location Restrictions Imposed by 1-502
D. Map: Zones where uses would be permitted
E. Draft Zoning Code Amendment
Washington State
Liquor Control Board Fact Sheet
Initiative 502's impact on the Washington State Liquor Control Board
Summary
Initiative 502 would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons
over 21; remove state -law criminal and civil penalties for activities that it authorizes. Tax marijuana sales
and earmark marijuana -related revenues. The new tightly regulated and licensed system would be similar
to those used to control alcohol.
Licenses and Fees
Creates an application process that mirrors the liquor license application process
Creates three new marijuana licenses: producer, processor, and retailer. The fee for each license is a
$250 application fee and $1000 annual renewal fee.
• Marijuana Producer: produces marijuana for sale at wholesale to marijuana processors and
allows for production, possession, delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Processor: processes, packages, and labels marijuana/marijuana infused product for
sale at wholesale to marijuana retailers and allows for processing, packaging, possession,
delivery, distribution.
• Marijuana Retailer: allows for sale of useable marijuana/marijuana infused products at retail
outlets regulated by the WSLCB.
The initiative allows the WSLCB to charge fees for anything done to implement/enforce the act. For
example, fees could be charged on sampling, testing, and labeling that would be the cost of doing
business as a licensee
Marijuana Taxes
The initiative creates three new excise taxes to be collected by the WSLCB:
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale between licensed producer and
licensed processor. Paid by the producer.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each sale of usable marijuana/marijuana infused
product from a licensed processor to a licensed retailer. Paid by the processor.
• Excise tax equal to 25% of the selling price on each licensed retail sale of usable
marijuana/marijuana infused product. Paid by the retailer. This tax is in addition to any/all
applicable general, state, and local sales and use taxes, and is part of the total retail
price.
• All funds from marijuana excise taxes are deposited in the Dedicated Marijuana Fund.
Disbursements from the Dedicated Marijuana Fund shall be on authorization of the WSLCB or a
duly authorized representative.
Initiative 502 allows for the WSLCB to enact rules that establish procedures and criteria for:
• The equipment, management and inspection of production, processing, and retail outlets.
• Books and records maintained by licensed premises.
• Methods of producing, processing and packaging of marijuana/marijuana infused products, to
include conditions of sanitation.
Attachment A
• Standards of ingredients, quality, and identity of marijuana/marijuana infused products
produced, processed and sold by licensees.
• Security requirements for retail outlets and premises where marijuana is produced and
processed.
Retail Outlets
Specific number of retail outlets and licenses will be determined by the WSLCB in consultation with the
Office of Financial Management taking into account population, security and safety issues, and
discouraging illegal markets. The initiative also caps retail licenses by county.
• Retail outlets may not employ anyone under the age of 21, nor allow anyone under the age of
21 to enter the premises.
• Retail outlets are only authorized to sell marijuana/marijuana products or paraphernalia.
• Retailers are allowed one sign identifying the outlet's business or trade name, not to exceed
1600 square inches.
• They are not allowed to display marijuana or marijuana related products in a manner that is
visible to the general public.
Possession
If enacted, individuals twenty-one years of age or older are legally authorized to possess and use
marijuana -related paraphernalia and any combination of:
• One ounce of useable marijuana;
• 16 ounces of marijuana infused product in solid form; or
• 72 ounces of marijuana infused product in liquid form.
Individuals will still be subject to criminal prosecution for:
• Possession in amounts greater than what is listed above.
• Possession of any quantity or kind of marijuana/marijuana infused product by a person under 21
years of age.
Price
The Office of Financial Management places a price estimate of $12 per gram. Medicinal marijuana
dispensary prices on average range between $10 and $15 per gram with some premium products
exceeding $15 per gram.
Based on average retail mark-up practices, estimated producer price is $3 per gram and estimated
processor price is $6 per gram.
Timeline
• November 6, 2012: Public vote on Initiative 502.
• December 6, 2012: Initiative 502 goes into effect (30 days after general election).
• December 1, 2013: Deadline for the WSLCB to establish the procedures and criteria
necessary to implement the initiative.
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ASSOCIATION
OF WASHINGTON
CiTiES
°iovember 2012
1-502:
Marijuana Initiative
Washington State voters passed Initiative 502 on election
night, legalizing marijuana use.
What does the initiative do?
The initiative legalizes marijuana use for persons over
21. Private stores, producers and processors are allowed
to be licensed to sell marijuana and marijuana infused
products. The Washington State Liquor Control Board
(LCB) is tasked with regulating and taxing marijuana.
Portions decriminalizing the possession of marijuana take
effect Dec. 6, 2012. Rules regarding licensing and sales
are set to occur no later than Dec. 1, 2013.
Who can sell marijuana?
The initiative provides for licensed retail locations.
Marijuana stores can only sell marijuana, marijuana -
infused products, and paraphernalia.
Stores are allowed to sell to an individual any
combination of the following: one ounce of useable
marijuana, 16 ounces of marijuana -infused product in
solid form, or 72 ounces of marijuana -infused product
in liquid form. Stores may not allow on -premises
consumption.
Stores are prohibited from advertising or showing product
visible from outside the store.
No one under the age of 21 may enter marijuana stores,
and store owners and employees also must be over 21.
What are the rules for users?
In addition to being over 21, marijuana cannot be opened
or consumed in public. The initiative also establishes
a presumptive standard for driving under the influence
of marijuana -similar to standards for alcohol- but only
available as a blood test.
How is marijuana going to be regulated?
The LCB is tasked with regulating and licensing marijuana
producers, processers, and retailers. The maximum number of
retailers per county, the maximum amount of marijuana a re-
tailer and producer have on premises, how and when marijua-
na could be transported, and product labeling requirements
become responsibilities of the LCB. Rules about security re-
quirements, employee training and supervision, and locations
and hours of retail operations are also the LCB's tasks.
Cities and counties must be notified of any applications
in their jurisdiction and may object under a process
similar to liquor license objections. No license can be
approved for locations within 1,000 feet of elementary or
secondary schools, playgrounds, recreation centers, day
cares, parks, transit centers, libraries, and arcades.
Will the initiative impose taxes on
marijuana?
Yes. At each transaction point (producer to processor,
processor to retailer, and retailer to consumer) a 25%
excise tax would be levied. Local and state sales tax will
also be levied on retail sales.
The excise taxes are to be placed in a dedicated marijuana
fund and are to be primarily distributed to the state's
Basic Health Plan, the state general fund, health-related
programs, and the LCB for administrative costs. Local
governments do not get a share of the excise tax.
Does the initiative address medical
marijuana?
The initiative is silent on medical marijuana. However,
1-502 may impact medical users as marijuana could be
purchased at retail stores. Furthermore, state and local
criminal penalties for possession and use are eliminated.
And what about federal law?
The initiative does not change federal law, and the
federal government could continue to arrest marijuana
producers, processors, retailers, and users.
AWC contact
Candice Bock, candiceb@awcnet.org
Legislative Et Policy Advocate
Brittany Sill, brittanys@awcnet.org
Legislative Et Policy Analyst
AWC has not taken a position for or against this ballot initiative. AWC's
role is to provide its members with educational materials that can be
shared with elected officials, staff and the community. In addition,
please review the PDC's guidelines for elected and appointed officials'
participation in ballot proposition activity.
Attachment B
Association ofWashington Cities • 1076 Franklin St SE, Olympia,WA 98501 • awcnet.org
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Trails
Schools Buffer
Parks Buffer
Family Fun Center (Arcade) Buffet
Childcare Centers Buffer
Libraries & Transit Stations Buffet
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Zones
where marijuana
uses would
be permitted
Legend
White Areas = Locations Restricted by WSLCB
LDR Low Density Residential
MDR Mecum Density Residential
HDR High Density Residential
E j MUO Mixed Use Office
- 0 Office
E_ RCC Residential Commercial Center
- RC Regional Commercial
- RCM Regional Commercial Mixed Use
- TUC Tukwtia Urban Center
L ' CLI Commercial Light Industrial
E_1 LI Light Industrial
M Heavy Industrial
MICA. Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light Industrial
- MIC/H Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy Industrial
- TVS Tukwila Valley South
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Attachment D
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
RELATING TO LAND USE AND ZONING AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.40.020 AND ESTABLISHING A NEW
SECTION 18.50.210; ADOPTING ZONING RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAILING OF RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; DESCRIBING THE LAND USE IMPACTS
TRIGGERING SUCH RESTRICTIONS; IDENTIFYING THE
PERMITTED ZONE FOR RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USES AS
THE TUKWILA VALLEY SOUTH AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONES;
ESTABLISHING SEPARATION AND DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS
WITHIN THE PERMITTED ZONES; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS INCLUDING ABATEMENT OF
MARIJUANA NUISANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
WHICH ESTABLISHED THE MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA USES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, since 1970, federal law has prohibited the manufacture and
possession of marijuana as a Schedule I drug, based on the federal government's
categorization of marijuana as having a "high potential for abuse, lack of any accepted
medical use, and absence of any accepted safety for use in medically supervised
treatment." Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, 14 (2005), Controlled Substance Act (CSA),
84 Stat. 1242, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, Initiative 502 was passed by the voters of the
State of Washington, providing a framework under which marijuana producers,
processors, and retailers can become licensed by the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 502 directs the Washington State Liquor Control Board
(WSLCB) to develop rules and regulations to:
1. Determine the number of producers, processors and retailers of marijuana
by county;
2. Develop licensing and other regulatory measures;
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3. Issue licenses to producers, processors, and retailers at locations which
comply with the Initiative's distancing requirements prohibiting such uses
within 1,000 feet of schools and other designated public facilities; and
4. Establish a process for the City to comment prior to the issuance of such
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the WSLCB is expected to adopt new regulations on recreational
marijuana on August 14, 2013, and to begin issuance of marijuana producer, processor
and retail licenses to qualified applicants in December 2013; and
WHEREAS, Section 69.51A.140 RCW delegates authority to cities and towns to
adopt and enforce zoning requirements, business licensing requirements, health and
safety requirements, and business taxes as exercises of the City's police powers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify that the manufacture, production,
processing, retailing, possession, transportation, delivery, dispensing, application, or
administration of marijuana must comply with all applicable City laws, and that
compliance with City laws does not constitute an exemption from compliance with
applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the health, safety, and welfare of the
community is best served by excluding from certain zones any production, processing,
selling or delivery of ,marijuana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila adopted Ordinance No. (to be adopted), imposing a
moratorium on recreational marijuana uses while zoning for said uses is established;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. (to be adopted) requires formal action by the City
Council to terminate the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied the land use and other secondary impacts
of recreational marijuana use, and has now drafted a zoning ordinance to address these
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible Official issued
a threshold decision for this draft ordinance on July 26, 2013 (to be issued) which
was/was not appealed; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2013 (to be held), the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the draft zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval (to be determined)
of the draft zoning ordinance to the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, on August 26, 2013 (to be held), the City Council held a hearing on the
draft zoning ordinance, after proper notice, during its regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council after due consideration believes that certain amend-
ments to the City's zoning code are necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council decided to adopt a zoning ordinance and to formally
repeal the moratorium on recreational marijuana uses (Ordinance No. (to be adopted);
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Formal Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance No. (to be adopted), a
moratorium on the establishment of marijuana producers, processors, and retailers
asserted to be authorized under Initiative No. 502, is hereby repealed.
Section 2. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana
"Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a
THC concentration greater than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis; the seeds thereof;
the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt,
derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. The term does not
include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made
from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture,
or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or
cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
Section 3. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Processor
"Marijuana processor" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
process marijuana into useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products, package
and label useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products for sale in retail outlets,
and sell useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products at wholesale to marijuana
retailers.
Section 4. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Producer
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"Marijuana producer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to
produce and sell marijuana at wholesale to marijuana processors and other marijuana
producers.
Section 5. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana Retailer
"Marijuana retailer" means a person licensed by the state liquor control board to sell
useable marijuana and marijuana -infused products in a retail outlet.
Section 6. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Marijuana -infused Products
"Marijuana -infused products" means products that contain marijuana or marijuana
extracts and are intended for human use. The term "marijuana -infused products" does
not include useable marijuana.
Section 7. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC
Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," as follows:
Useable Marijuana
"Useable marijuana" means dried marijuana flowers. The term "useable marijuana"
does not include marijuana -infused products.
Section 8. TMC Section 18.34.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §35, 2287
§25, 2251 §47, 2021 §7, 1986 §12, 1974 §8, 1971 §15, 1814 §2, 1774 §2, and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.34.020, (Heavy Industrial) "Permitted Uses," are
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.34.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Heavy Industrial District, subject to
compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially -zoned property;
(2) In or within one-half mile of:
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(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.34.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate
within 1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance
specified in this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the
nearest points of public entry into each establishment.
2. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales lots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
3. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
4. Beauty or barber shops.
5. Bicycle repair shops.
6. Billiard or pool rooms.
7. Brew pubs.
8. Bus stations.
9. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
10. Commercial laundries.
11. Commercial parking subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
12. Computer software development and similar uses.
13. Contractor storage yards.
14. Convention facilities.
15. Daycare centers.
16. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
17. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
18. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
19. Fraternal organizations.
20. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
21. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
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22. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
23. Hotels.
24. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing, and
publishing.
25. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
26. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
27. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
28. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, repairing, packaging and/or
assembly of:
a. Previously prepared metals, including, but not limited to, stamping,
dyeing, shearing or punching of metal, engraving, galvanizing and hand -forging;
b. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
c. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
d. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
e. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices, and
recording equipment.
29. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have moderate to substantial
potential for creating off-site noise, smoke, dust, vibration and other external
environmental impacts including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing,
assembling, packaging and/or repairing of:
a. Chemicals, light metals, plastics, solvents, soaps, wood, coal, glass,
enamels, textiles, fabrics, plaster, agricultural products or animal products (no rendering
or slaughtering);
b. Electrical or mechanical equipment, vehicles and machines, including,
but not limited to, heavy and light machinery, tools, airplanes, boats or other
transportation vehicles and equipment;
c. Previously manufactured metals, such as iron and steel fabrication;
steel production by electric arc melting, argon oxygen refining, and consumable
electrode melting; and similar heavy industrial uses.
30. Marijuana processor
31. Marijuana producer
32. Marijuana retailer
3033. Medical and dental laboratories.
3434. Mortician and funeral homes.
3235. Motels.
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3336. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3437. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
3538. Pawnbrokers.
3639. Planned shopping center (mall).
3740. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
3341. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
3942. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4043. Religious facility with an assembly area less than 750 square feet.
444444. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
/1215. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4346. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through
b. sit down
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4447. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment, and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
4548. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
4649. Rock crushing, asphalt or concrete batching or mixing, stone cutting,
brick manufacture, marble work, and the assembly of products from the above
materials.
4750. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
4351. Salvage and wrecking operations.
4952. Schools and studios for education or self-improvement.
5053. Self -storage facilities.
5154. Storage (outdoor) of materials is permitted up to a height of 20 feet
with a front yard setback of 25 feet, and to a height of 50 feet with a front yard setback
of 100 feet; security required.
5255. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
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Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5356. Taverns, nightclubs.
5157. Telephone exchanges.
5558. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
5659. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
5760. Truck terminals.
5861. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities.
5962. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted
outright within this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 9. TMC Section 18.40.020 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §41, 2287
§30, 2251 §54, 2235 §8, 2097 §17, 2021 §10, 1986 §15, 1974 §11, 1971 §17, 1830
§25, 1814 §2, 1774 §5, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.40.020,
(Tukwila Valley South) "Permitted Uses," are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.40.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Tukwila Valley South District,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal
Code:
1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted, subject to the following
location restrictions:
a. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed within the
following distances from the following specified uses, areas or zones, whether such
uses, areas or zones are located within or outside the City limits:
(1) In or within 1,000 feet of any LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, NCC, RC,
RCM or TUC zone districts or any other residentially zoned property;
(2) In or within 1/2 mile of:
(a) Public or private school with curricula equivalent to
elementary, junior or senior high schools, or any facility owned or operated by such
schools; and
(b) Care centers, preschools, nursery schools or other child care
facilities;
(3) In or within 1,000 feet of:
(a) public park, trail or public recreational facility; or
(b) church, temple, synagogue or chapel, or
(c) public library.
b. The distances specified in TMC Section 18.40.020.1.a. shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon
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which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or
land use district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
c. No adult entertainment establishment shall be allowed to locate within
1,000 feet of an existing adult entertainment establishment. The distance specified in
this section shall be measured by following a straight line between the nearest points of
public entry into each establishment.
2. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access
to an arterial required.
3. Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer sales rooms and travel
trailer or used car sales Tots. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used
parts allowed.
4. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed
b. washing
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building)
5. Beauty or barber shops.
6. Bicycle repair shops.
7. Billiard or pool rooms.
8. Brew pubs.
9. Bus stations.
10. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
11. Commercial laundries.
12. Commercial parking, subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations.
13. Computer software development and similar uses.
14. Contractor's storage yards.
15. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
16. Convention facilities.
17. Daycare centers.
18. Dwelling - one detached single-family unit per existing lot (includes factory
built or modular home that meets UBC).
19. Extended -stay hotel/motel.
20. Farming and farm -related activities.
21. Financial:
a. banking
b. mortgage
c. other services
22. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops.
23. Fraternal organizations.
24. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
25. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
26. Heavy equipment repair and salvage.
27. Hotels.
28. Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing.
29. Internet data/telecommunication centers.
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30. Laundries:
a. self -serve
b. dry-cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
31. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
32. Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts of pollution,
including but not limited to, manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or
repairing of:
a. Food, including, but not limited to, baked goods, beverages (including
fermenting and distilling), candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods and meats (provided that no slaughtering is
permitted);
b. Pharmaceuticals and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs;
c. Previously prepared materials including, but not limited to, bags,
brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paint, paper, plastics,
rubber, tile and wood;
d. Electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical and
dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and control devices and recording
equipment.
33. Marijuana processor
34. Marijuana producer
35. Marijuana retailer
3336. Medical and dental laboratories.
3437. Mortician and funeral homes.
3538. Motels.
3639. Offices, including:
a. outpatient medical clinic
b. dental
c. government - excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
3740. Pawnbrokers.
3811. Planned shopping center (mall).
3942. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
4043. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses or commercial recreation.
4444. Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage).
4245. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), athletic or health clubs.
4346. Recreation facilities (commercial - indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges.
1117. Religious facility with an assembly area of Tess than 750 square feet.
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4548. Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license (including
automobiles, sport utility vehicles, mini -vans, recreational vehicles, cargo vans and
certain trucks).
4649. Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver's license.
4750. Research and development facilities.
4851. Restaurants, including:
a. drive-through;
b. sit down;
c. cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
4952. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food,
hardware, notions, crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo
equipment and film processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers,
plants, pets, jewelry, gifts, recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
5053. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories,
liquor, lumber/building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
5-1-54. Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of the Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
Requirements chapter of this title.
5255. Salvage and wrecking operations that are entirely enclosed within a
building.
5356. Schools and studios for education or self-improvement.
6457. Self -storage facilities.
5558. Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened pursuant to the
Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space Requirements chapter of this
title.
5659. Studios - art, photography, music, voice and dance.
5760. Taverns, nightclubs.
5861. Telephone exchanges.
5962. Theaters, excluding adult entertainment establishments, as defined by
this code.
6063. Tow truck operations, subject to all additional State and local
regulations.
6-1-64. Truck terminals.
6265. Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities.
6366. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director
determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright
within this district;
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 10. TMC Section 18.50.210 Adopted. TMC Section 18.50.210,
"Marijuana Related Uses," is hereby established to read as follows:
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A. The production, processing and retailing of marijuana is and remains illegal
under federal law. Nothing herein or as provided elsewhere in the ordinances of the
City of Tukwila is an authorization to circumvent federal law or provide permission to
any person or entity to violate federal law. Only state -licensed marijuana producers,
marijuana processors, and marijuana retailers may locate in the City of Tukwila and
then only pursuant to a license issued by the State of Washington. The purposes of
these provisions is solely to acknowledge the enactment by Washington voters of
Initiative 502 and a state licensing procedure and to permit, but only to the extent
required by state law, marijuana producers, processors, and retailers to operate in
designated zones of the City.
B. The production, processing, selling, or delivery of marijuana, marijuana -infused
products, or useable marijuana may not be conducted in association with any business
establishment, dwelling unit, or home occupation located in any of the following areas:
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Office
Office
Residential Commercial Center
Neighborhood Commercial Center
Regional Commercial
Regional Commercial Mixed Use
Tukwila Urban Center
Commercial/Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Light
Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
C. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and, in
addition to any other remedy provided by law or equity, may be abated by the City
Attorney under the applicable provisions of this code or state law.
Section 11. No Non -conforming Uses. No use that constitutes or purports to be
a marijuana producer, marijuana processor, or marijuana retailer, as those terms are
defined in this ordinance, that was engaged in that activity prior to the enactment of this
ordinance shall be deemed to have been a legally established use under the provisions
of the Tukwila Municipal Code and that use shall not be entitled to claim legal non-
conforming status.
Section 12. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council adopts as its
preliminary findings the recitals set forth above. The City Council may adopt additional
findings in the event that additional evidence is presented to the City Council.
Section 13. 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
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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 14. 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 15. 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 , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2013 - 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller
Staff: Jack Pace, Stacy MacGregor, Bob Giberson, Ryan Larson, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Ordinance: Medical Cannabis Collective Garden Moratorium Renewal
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would renew a moratorium on medical cannabis
collective gardens and dispensaries through May 31, 2014. This will be the second renewal of the original
moratorium originally placed by Ordinance 2348 on August 15, 2011.
Initiative 502, passed last November, decriminalizes recreational marijuana use and allows for state
licensing of recreational marijuana retailers, processors and producers. The recently adopted state budget
includes a proviso directing the, Washington -State -Liquor -Control --Board-to develop recommendations
regard ingthe-interaction ofinedical-marijuana=r-egulations=and-the provisions of Initiative -502. Renewing
the moratorium will give the City time to investigate the potential changes to zoning regulations that may
be necessary to address these recent changes as well as to receive any regulatory clarity that may be
forthcoming from the State during the January - March 2014 Legislative Session.
Staff noted that the seventh recital will be modified to reflect the current status of the state budget.
Committee Chair Ekberg requested that these changes be presented in strikeout/underline for the COW.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22 COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
B. Ordinance: Marijuana Processing, Producing and Retailing
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would establish a moratorium on recreational
marijuana producers, processors and retailers for six months from the ordinance effective date. Pursuant
to the provisions of Initiative 502, the Washington State Liquor Control Board is in the process of
developing rules regarding its implementation. The final rules are due to go into effect on September
14th, with applications for licenses being accepted for 30 days, through mid-October. Licenses will be
issued beginning December 1, 2013.
Under the draft rules, recreational marijuana commercial uses will be prohibited within 1,000 feet of
schools, parks, recreation centers, transit centers, libraries, game arcades and child care centers.
Establishing a moratorium now will allow the City time to draft a zoning code ordinance that will
coordinate most effectively with the Liquor Control Board Rules as well as with the provisions of
Initiative 502.
Staff indicated that there will be a presentation of potential code amendments to the Planning
Commission at its July 25 meeting, after which recommendations will come before the Council.
After a discussion of the zoning considerations, Committee members agreed that establishing the
moratorium would be of benefit to the City. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JULY 22
COW FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
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City of Tukwila
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila Board of Architectural Review will be holding two public hearings
on July 25, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. located at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. to discuss the following:
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW & PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
L13-018
Jared Taylor for Golden Property Development
Public Hearing Design Review for a new 5,880 sf Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant on a pre-
existing pad site.
225 Tukwila Parkway; at the northeast corner of the Westfield Southcenter Mall site.
L13-035
Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
Zoning Code amendment in response to I-502 to adopt development regulations pertaining
to producers, processors and retailers of recreational marijuana.
City-wide
Persons wishing to comment on the above cases may do so by written statement or by appearing at the public
hearing. Information on the above cases may be obtained at the Tukwila Planning Division. The City encourages
you to notify your neighbors and other persons you believe would be affected by the above items.
Published:
Distribution:
July 11, 2013, Seattle Times
Mayor, City Clerk, Property Owners/Applicants, Adjacent Property
Owners, and File.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
July 8 - I9, 20I3
Intergovernmental Update
Sound Cities Association (SCA) - Regional Transit Committee Caucus Planning
Staff participated in the July 17th planning meeting for the Regional Transit Committee meeting occurring
later that day. The discussion focused on King County staff's response to the last remaining issues
concerning the adoption of a Strategic Plan for Metro and updating the Service Guidelines. Thanks to
the hard work of SCA and King County Staff throughout this process, all issues of the SCA Caucus were
satisfactorily resolved.
Staff Updates
�lo"'Fatoriums on Medical Cannabis and Recreational Marijuana
Staff took two moratoria for marijuana/cannabis uses in Tukwila to CAP. The first ordinance was a
renewal of the Medical Cannabis Collective Gardens and Dispensaries. The passage of I-502
decriminalizing recreational marijuana in 2012 and the legalization of medical cannabis in 2011 has
resulted in two sets of regulations. The moratorium affecting Medical Cannabis dispensaries and
Collective Gardens is recommended for renewal until after the 2014 legislative session during which time
the State Legislature is expected to review recommendations regarding the interaction of medical
marijuana regulations and the provisions of Initiative 502. Staff is expected to address medical cannabis
dispensaries and collective gardens locating in Tukwila after receiving clarity from the State Legislature.
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee unanimously approved and forwarded to the Full Council for
consideration the moratorium for renewal.
The Community Affairs and Parks Committee unanimously approved and forwarded to the Full Council a
moratorium on Marijuana Processing, Producing, and Retailing in Tukwila. The six-month moratorium will
give staff time to draft Tukwila Municipal Code amendments to bring the TMC in line with Initiative 502
legalizing recreational marijuana processing, producing, and retailing in Tukwila. Staff will be going to
the Planning Commission for recommendation on a draft ordinance on July 25th and then to council with
the intent of adopting new code language before September 14th when the state liquor control board
starts accepting applications for marijuana uses. The moratorium will afford time to bring amendments
forward and disallow vesting to such uses in the interim.
42 Avenue S. Street Improvement Project b/w Southcenter BL and S 160 Street
DCD and PW staff met with the project's consultant to work out conflicts and unresolved issues.
The current design has:
• 5 foot sidewalks and 4 foot planting strips on each side of the street;
• a 5 foot bike lane and 11 foot vehicle lane on the southbound (west side of the street;) and
• a shared 14 foot wide downhill (east side of the street) Sharrow for bikes and cars.
Due to staff direction, the design team will look at the following option:
• 9 foot wide sidewalk/buffer on west side,
• two 14 foot wide lanes with Sharrows,
• 7 foot sidewalk/buffer on east side.
• Two feet of the hardscape on each side can/would be used for utilities such as mailboxes, fire
hydrants and poles for overhead electrical and communication lines.
Commute Trip Reduction
Staff received 13 of 22 employer results reports generated by the 2013 Commute Trip Reduction
(CTR) Survey. Of special note is that the City of Tukwila achieved CTR goals in reducing drive alone trips
and vehicle miles traveled from the baseline set in 2007 by the state CTR Law. The CTR survey shows a
64.7% drive alone rate for those employees who are considered CTR affected by the law, down from
75.8% in 2007 for a 14.6% decrease. The drive alone rate for all employees is 67.8% , down from 2007's
77.1%. Employee Transportation Coordinator, Diane Jaber, deserves great credit for her efforts. Other
employers achieving goals are Highline Hospital and The Department of Homeland Security. More CTR
results will be forthcoming from WSDOT in the near future.
Tukwila Library and Tukwila Village Information Night
As part of the land use decision making processes for the above projects and in order to expand the
opportunity for public review and involvement, DCD organized an Information Night. There were about
25 members of the community who showed up to review the project drawings and the color and
materials boards. A dozen written comments were left that will be used in Staff's review and
recommendations for the projects.
Crustal Springs Snail Discovery
On Thursday, DCD and Parks staff, as well as Councilmember Robertson, went on a field trip to Crystal
Springs Park with Edward Johannes, a local mollusk biologist. He has been studying snails in the park
and has discovered several unusual and rare snails, two of which may represent new species endemic to
the park, and one of which is proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act by the Federal
Government. DCD arranged for Mr. Johannes to give a presentation to the Parks Commission on
Wednesday night about his findings.
Jack Pace, Director - Department of Community Development
wwwTUKINILAREPORTER.com s AUGUST 2013) 5
City finding locations
to sell legal marijuana
BY DEAN A. RADFORD
DRADFORDOTUKWILAREPOUTER.COM
The City of Tukwila is looking at where it
Will allow the production and sale of mari-
juana in the city, now that marijuana is le-
gal in the state.
A zoning chane that would allow for
marijuana production, processing and sale
in the Tukwila Valley South and Heavy In-
dustrial zones has been considered by the
Tukwila Planning Commission.
Those two zones are roughly south of
South 180th Street, west of the Green Riv-
er, east of Orillia Road and north of South
204th Street.
The City Council will hold a public hear-
ing Aug. 26 on the -zoning -code changes
that would add such uses to the city Mu-
nicipal Code.
The hearingis at 7 p.m. in the City Coun-
cil chambers at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter
Blvd.
The City Council has adopted a six-
month moratorium on permitting such
uses until it develops the zoning and regu-
lations to do so.
In a separate action the council has ex-
tended for a year a moratorium on permit •
-
ting medical marijuana collective gardens
and dispensaries.
The Washington State Liquor Control
Board recently changed its timeline for
adopting new rules.
The board is expected to adopt rules on
Oct. 16; the rules would go into effect on
Nov 18. The board_will accept applications
Nov 18 -Dec. 18.
The six-month moratorium is necessary
because the liquor bard is issuing licenses
sooner than expected, Stacey MacGregor,
an assistant city planner, wrote in a memo t
to city officials.
She also wrote that the impacts of the
voter -approved Initiative 502 that legalized
marijuana have not been fully explored.
She noted a local ordinance cannot pre-
empt a state law to prohibit such a use.
The state's rules would prohibit marijua-
na -related uses within 1,000 feet of schools
and other specified public facilities.
Dean A. Radford can be reached
at 425-255-3484, ext. 5150
CITYF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431-3665
E-mail: tukplan@ci.tukwila.wa.us
ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS
INFORMATION
Tukwila's Zoning Code implements its Comprehensive Plan policies. Rezoning a specific area (map
change) will require a corresponding change to the Comprehensive Plan designation and the submittal of a
separate Comprehensive Plan Amendment application. A text change to the Zoning Code does not
necessarily require a Comprehensive Plan change.
The land use designations and zoning regulations are the result of extensive discussion by residents,
business owners and community groups. The community developed these policies and regulations based
on consideration of existing conditions and long-term, community -wide goals. When an amendment is
considered, the burden is on the proponent to demonstrate that the change is justified. An amendment may
be appropriate in light of new information that affects assumptions on which the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Code were based, unanticipated changes in community conditions or goals, or in the interest of
public safety and welfare.
It is important for the City to review and revise the Code as conditions and community priorities change.
The relevance of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code is based, in large part, on being up-to-date.
The requirements and procedures are listed below.
PROCEDURES: The Growth Management Act (GMA) allows a city's Comprehensive Plan to be
amended no more than once each year except in an emergency or to amend the Shoreline Master Program
(RCW 36.70A.130). Chapter 18.84 of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) outlines a process for
submittal and review of the proposed Zoning Code Amendment.
Text Changes
Changes to the allowed uses or development standards in the Zoning Code may be submitted at any time.
They will have an initial review by the City Council. The City Council may either: 1) reject the proposal;
2) defer consideration until a later date; or 3) refer the proposal for additional review.
Rezones
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Amendment rezone applications are due by December 31. The
City Council holds a public meeting the following spring for a threshold review of proposed
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Amendments received prior to the December 31 deadline. The City
Council may either: 1) reject the proposal; 2) defer consideration until a later date; or 3) refer the proposal
for additional review.
Additional review for either type of change includes environmental analysis and a hearing and
recommendation by the Planning Commission. After the Planning Commission reviews an application
and makes its recommendation, the proposed Comprehensive Plan and/or Zoning Code Amendment
returns before the City Council for Public Hearing and final decision.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431-3665
E-mail: tukplan@ci.tukwila.wa.us
ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS
APPLICATION
NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT:
Meyek C O., S'eVal\ eo,
c.
LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and
subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
OL - A t,J\'C-
LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping
development standards, and
• is the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
Name: (•c\o,,(_C C ar-
Address: j tO
Phone:
E-mail:
FAX:
Signature:
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Date:
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FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus Type: P-ZCA
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File Number: L-13-035'
Application Complete
(Date:
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Project File Number:
Application Incomplete
(Date:
)
Other File Numbers: E / 3
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NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT:
Meyek C O., S'eVal\ eo,
c.
LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and
subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
OL - A t,J\'C-
LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping
development standards, and
• is the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
Name: (•c\o,,(_C C ar-
Address: j tO
Phone:
E-mail:
FAX:
Signature:
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Date:
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A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
Existing:
Proposed:
B. ZONING DESIGNATION:
Existing:
Proposed:
C. LAND USE(S):
Existing:
Proposed:
(for proposed changes in land use designations or rezones)
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