HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2022-08-08 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKET Tukwila City Council Agenda
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Allan Ekberg, Mayor Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy De’Sean Quinn
David Cline, City Administrator Kate Kruller Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson
Thomas McLeod, Council President Mohamed Abdi Tosh Sharp
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1. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. LAND
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people.
We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture.
We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING 2022 code amendment ordinances:
Title 8: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
(TMC) TITLE 8, “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY AND
ORDINANCE NO. 2293 §13, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 8.22.120.B,
TO AMEND LANGUAGE ON PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL PARTIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE 2370 §13, AS
CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 8.22.120.B; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Title 17: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
(TMC) TITLE 17, “SUBDIVISIONS AND PLATS,” INCLUDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 2649 §2 AND 1833 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION
17.08.030, “PRELIMINARY APPROVAL,” TO ADD CLARIFYING
LANGUAGE REGARDING ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOUNDARY
LINE ADJUSTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Title 18: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS
CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLE 18, "ZONING,"
AS DELINEATED HEREIN, TO INCORPORATE A VARIETY OF
HOUSEKEEPING CODE AMENDMENTS INCLUDING DEFINITIONS
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
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cont… (TMC 18.06), AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO: NON -
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TMC 18.41), SHORELINE CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS(TMC 18.44), SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DESIGN
STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS (TMC 18.50), LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS (TMC 18.52), TREE EXCEPTION PERMITS AND
PROCEDURES (TMC 18.54), NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES (TMC
18.70), AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
(TMC 18.104); AS WELL AS REVISIONS TO THE BASIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TMC AS DETAILED
HEREIN; AND AN UPDATE TO TABLE 18-6, “LAND USES ALLOWED BY
DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Title 19: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
(TMC) TITLE 19, “SIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION CODE,”
INCLUDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §6 AND 2303 §5 (PART), AS
CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 19.20.030.B.7; ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §7
AND 2303 §5 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 19.20.040; AND
ORDINANCE NO. 2375 §10, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 19.32.075,
TO AMEND LANGUAGE REGARDING CHANGES TO SIGN COPY AND TO
CLARIFY LANGUAGE ON FREESTANDING AND MONUMENT SIGN
REGULATIONS; ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR “MURAL,” PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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5. SPECIAL ISSUES a. 2022 code amendment ordinances.
b. Economic Development Plan – Community Engagement.
Elliot Weiss, Project Manager and
Bryan Lobel, Senior Planner, Community Attributes, Inc.
c. A contract for Program Management Quality Assurance (PMQA)
services.
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6. REPORTS a. Mayor
b. City Council
c. Staff
7. MISCELLANEOUS
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Litigation – Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). (30 minutes)
NO action will follow in the open meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: MAX BAKER ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 8/8/22
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2022 Housekeeping Code Amendments
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 8/8/22 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 8/15/22 Mtg Date Mtg Date 8/8/22 Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Admin Svcs DCD Finance Fire P&R Police PW
SPONSOR’S
SUMMARY Proposed housekeeping code changes to TMC 8 – Public Peace, Morals, and Safety, TMC 17
– Subdivisions and Plats, Chapter 18 – Zoning, and Chapter 19 – Sign Code. The proposed
amendments range from code clarification to updating development regulations and
permit processes. Staff is requesting the Council hold a public hearing at the 8/8 COW and
forward for adoption at the 8/15 Regular Meeting.
REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure Svcs Community Svcs/Safety Finance & Governance Planning & Community Dev.
LTAC Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 8/1/22 COMMITTEE CHAIR: DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Department of Community Development
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$ $ $
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
8/8/22
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
8/8/22 Informational Memorandum dated 8/1/22
Ordinances in draft form: Title 8, Title 17, Title 18, Title 19
Minutes from the Planning Commission public hearing 5/26/22
Minutes from the 8/1 Planning and Community Development Committee meeting
8/15/22 Ordinances in final form
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor’s review Council review
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
To: Planning and Community Development Committee
From: Nora Gierloff, AICP, Director DCD
By: Max Baker, AICP, Development Supervisor
Copy: Mayor Ekberg
Date: August 1, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022 Housekeeping Code Updates
ISSUE
Public Hearing regarding the proposed housekeeping code changes TMC 8 – Public Peace, Morals, and
Safety, TMC 17 – Subdivisions and Plats, Chapter 18 – Zoning, and Chapter 19 – Sign Code. The proposed
amendments range from code clarification to updating development regulations and permit processes.
BACKGROUND
Staff has grouped together amendments to the Tukwila Municipal Code for your consideration. Staff
briefed the Planning and Community Development Committee on March 21, 2022 and the Committee
forwarded them to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. The Planning Commission
held a public hearing on the proposed changes on April 28, 2022 and their recommendations are
reflected in the attached draft ordinances.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES
A. Title 8 – Public Peace, Morals, and Safety
1.Modify the definition of “Residential Party” to include “Residential Party or Other Noise
Generating Event,” in both the Noise Code and the section of the Zoning Code so that loud
events, other than parties, must also acquire a variance (TMC 8.22.020 and 8.22.120). This
clarification will make it clear that Type 1 Noise Variances for parties/events are subject to
noticing those within 500 feet. It does not pertain to whether or not they need a variance.
2.Modify the public noticing requirement for Type 1 Noise Variances to clarify that notice is
required to residents and businesses within 500 feet in the case of residential parties and
events (TMC 8.22.120.B.(3)).
B. Title 17 – Subdivisions and Plats
1.Clarify that Boundary Line Adjustments and Lot Consolidations shall not result in the
creation of lots with split zoning (TMC 17.08.030).
C. Title 18 – Zoning
1.Modify code definitions and the table defining land uses allowed in each zoning district:
a.Rename “Outpatient Medical Clinic” to “Clinic, Outpatient Medical” so that it is listed
alphabetically between “Clearing” and “Closed Record Appeal.” (TMC 18.06.150)
b.In compliance with adopted legislation, revise the definition of Essential Public Facilities
to clarify that it does not include facilities that are operated by a private entity in which
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persons are detained in custody under process of law pending the outcome of legal
proceedings. (RCW 36.70A.200)
c.Relocate and renumber location of definition of Revetment (TMC 18.06.677), currently
between TMC 18.06.676, Regional Detention Facility and TMC 18.06.680, Research and
Development Facility, to correct alphabetizing, and adjust any references in other
sections to reference correct code citation.
d.Revise the Adult Entertainment Establishments sub‐definition for Adult Bathhouse to ”a
commercial establishment which excludes any person by virtue of age from all or any
portion of the premises, or which provides to its patrons an opportunity for engaging in
“Specified Sexual Activities," with or without a membership fee.”
2.Update references in the Zoning Code to “Environmentally Sensitive Areas” (ESAs) to new
approved term “Critical Areas” to be consistent with nomenclature changed in the
Environmentally Critical Areas chapter, TMC 18.45, in 2020.
3.To support the intent of the Nonconforming provisions of the Code, add a requirement for
bonding when the primary structure is proposed to be demolished, while accessory
structures are proposed to remain. The bond shall cover the 150% of the demolition cost
should an approved primary use not be applied for within 1 year. This has been the City’s
practice in the past; however, it has not been codified to date. (TMC 18.70.050)
4.Correct reference and process errors in the Shoreline Overlay chapter of the Code (TMC
18.44). With the update of the Shoreline Master Program in 2020, the City intended to
allow Shoreline Conditional Use Permits to be processed as Type 3 permits, rather than Type
4 permits. This change was made in in the Shoreline Overlay chapter of the Code, but not
made uniformly within other parts the Zoning Code. It needs to be corrected to avoid
confusion about the process required for Shoreline CUPs.
5.Change the Supplemental Development Standards (TMC 18.50) as follows:
a.Clarify how an applicant can acquire a “Retaining Wall Setback Waiver(s).” The current
code does not specify the process to be used, although it is intended to be the “Type 2
Special Permission Decision to the Community Development Director.”
6.Update individual zoning district basic development standards sections to ensure they are
consistent with changes made to the Landscape Chapter in 2017. At the time the Landscape
Code was updated, it was intended that the individual district requirements would be
modified, however this was overlooked in the final adoption process.
Modify reference in TMC 18.54.080 Table A(1) to remove “see Tree Permit Application for
additional detail.” Since the Permit Center began taking permit applications online, those
applications have been streamlined and additional information is no longer presented in this
location.
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7.TMC 18.54.140 ‐ Tree Permit Exception – Modify the Permit Exceptions section of the code
to remove reference to a Tree Exception Permit. The tree permit exception criteria listed can
be applied to a Tree Permit instead of to a separate Tree Exception Permit. This type of
permit is not listed in TMC 18.104. Remove reference to a Tree Exception Permit in TMC
18.54.030.A.3. and TMC 18.54.130.B. Add reference to exception criteria to TMC 18.54.050,
“All Tree Permit applications shall meet the criteria outlined below for approval, or meet the
criteria for a tree permit exception found in TMC 18.54.140.”
8.Update Table 18‐6 to consolidate uses listed as “Restaurants including drive through, sit
down, cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant” and “Restaurants including cocktail
lounges in conjunction with a restaurant” into one use called “Restaurants including drive
through, sit down, and cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.” Along with this
change, also consolidate the zones where this use is permitted, combining what is currently
listed and matching the zones where brew pubs are permitted. Further work is required at a
later date to define the different types of restaurants.
9.Correct reference in TMC 18.44.110.G.6.a, Administration: Non‐Conforming Development:
Non‐Conforming Parking Lots, which cite landscape standards, but cites wrong section.
Currently, citation says “…, except as necessary to meet vegetation protection and
landscaping standards consistent with TMC Section 18.44.110.E.7.” The section should
reference TMC 18.44.110.G.7, Administration: Non‐Conforming Development: Non‐
Conforming Landscape Areas.
10.In 2017 and 2020, the City’s Landscaping Regulations were updated to modify, among other
changes, landscape buffer requirements. These changes were made in the landscaping
code, however, they did not also modify the requirements listed in the individual zoning
district sections of the code. The following changes would address that:
a.TMC 18.10.060 (LDR) Basic Development Standards – add a reference to TMC 18.52,
as conditioned, for Landscape requirements for Uses other than residential.
b.For all other district chapters, remove any previous district landscape requirements
and add reference to TMC 18.52 Table A for minimum landscape requirements.
c.Revise perimeter landscaping requirements set forth in TMC 18.52 Table A to not be
greater than the required setbacks set forth in each district’s development
standards section.
11.Update Table 18‐6, Land Uses Allowed by District, to streamline categories and remove
outdated land use types.
12.Revise Supplemental Development Standards:
a.Remove requirement in Supplemental Development Standards for single‐family
homes to have a 5:12 roof pitch.
b.Remove requirement that single‐family homes be setback at least twice the
minimum front yard setback when applying for a variance to have the front door
face a side or rear yard.
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D. Title 19 – Sign
1. TMC 19, Sign Code, has several needed amendments
a. Eliminate the excess process that requires businesses to submit a "notice of copy change
form" when they wish to reface an existing, permitted sign. (TMC 19.20.040(6)(d),
19.32.075(4), and 19.20.030(B)(7)(D))
b. Clarify in TMC 19.20.040 that all freestanding signs follow the monument sign standards.
There has been customer confusion as to whether there is another Code section where
freestanding sign standards are contained. Suggested language: “Monument and
freestanding signs are permitted within all commercial and industrial zones, subject to
the following standards.”
c. Provide definition for “Murals.”
FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is being asked to forward the Planning Commission’s recommendations to the
Committee of the Whole for discussion and a public hearing on August 8, 2022 and consider the
ordinances for approval at the subsequent August 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Title 8: Public Peace, Morals, and Safety – Draft Ordinance
B. Title 17: Subdivisions and Plats – Draft Ordinance
C. Title 18: Zoning – Draft Ordinance
D. Title 19: Signs – Draft Ordinance
E. Minutes from the Planning Commission public hearing held on May 26, 2022
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE (TMC) TITLE 8, “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND
SAFETY AND ORDINANCE NO. 2293 §13, AS CODIFIED AT
TMC SECTION 8.22.120.B, TO AMEND LANGUAGE ON PUBLIC
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PARTIES;
REPEALING ORDINANCE 2370 §13, AS CODIFIED AT TMC
SECTION 8.22.120.B; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, references to “Residential Party” need to be clarified so that all loud events
within residential areas are subject to noise variance regulations; and
WHERAS, the City desires to clarify that public notice is required for Type 1 noise
variances; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2022, Tukwila Planning Commission, following adequate
public notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amending the Tukwila
Municipal Code and at that meeting adopted a motion recommending the proposed
changes; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2022, the City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance on the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of the
Planning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 2293 §13, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)
Section 8.22.120, “Variances,” subparagraph B, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 8.22.120 Variances
B. Application types are based on the number of days/nights the sound source will
exceed the maximum permissible sound levels as shown in the following table:
Number of days/nights
maximum permissible
sound level may be
exceeded within a
12-month period
Variance
Permit Type
Notice of
Application
Requirements
Public
Hearing
Requirements
30 days or less
Type 1
Administrative
Variance
No notice (2,3) No
Hearing
31-60 days
Type 2
Administrative
Variance
Mailed notice (1,2) No
Hearing
More than 60 days Type 3
Variance Mailed notice (1,2) Public
Hearing
(1) Mailed notice shall be provided per TMC Section 18.104.120 with the
exception that tenants that are not affected tenants per TMC Section 8.22.020 are
not required to be sent notice.
(2) The administrator shall have the discretion in unusual circumstances (i.e.,
unusual type or intensity of noise or length of request) to require (additional) public
notification procedures, such as causing notice to be published on the City’s
website, mailed notice provided to a wider geographic area, and/or notice posted
at the site.
(3) In the case of residential parties or other noise generating events within a
residential area and prior to granting any variance, the applicant shall provide
written notice to all residents and businesses within 500 feet of where the party or
project is being held. When the 500 foot radius includes multi-family complexes,
all residents of the complex shall be notified. Written notice shall be provided
between 10 and 30 days of the onset of activity and shall enumerate the anticipated
party hours or work schedule for the length of the project. An affidavit of distribution
shall be provided to the City.
Section 2. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2370 §1, as codified at TMC Section 8.22.120,
“Variances,” subparagraph B, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. 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 4. 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 5. 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 ___________________, 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE (TMC) TITLE 17, “SUBDIVISIONS AND PLATS,” INCLUDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 2649 §2 AND 1833 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT
TMC SECTION 17.08.030, “PRELIMINARY APPROVAL,” TO ADD
CLARIFYING LANGUAGE REGARDING ZONING REQUIREMENTS
FOR BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Tukwila Municipal Code adopts procedures for preliminary plats
and the City desires these procedures to be consistent with the provisions of state law, as per
Chapter 58. 17 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide clarification on zoning requirements for boundary
line adjustments; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2022, Tukwila Planning Commission, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amending the Tukwila Municipal
Code and at that meeting adopted a motion recommending the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2022, the City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Responsible
Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance on the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public notice,
held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of the Planning
Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance Nos. 2649 §2 and 1833 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section
17.08.030, “Preliminary Approval,” subparagraph C, are hereby amended to read as follows:
17.08.030 Preliminary Approval
C. In order to approve a boundary line adjustment or lot consolidation, the Short
Subdivision Committee shall determine the project complies with the following criteria:
1. No additional lots, sites, parcels, tracts or divisions are created.
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2. The adjustment will not create non-conforming lots with respect to zoning
dimension and area standards, zoning setbacks and lot area coverage standards. The
adjustment shall not result in the creation of lots with split zoning.
3. The degree of non-conformance on existing non-conforming lots with respect to
zoning dimension and area standards, zoning setbacks and floor area ratio are not increased.
4. All lots have legal access to a public road. Existing required private access road
improvements and easements are not diminished below subdivision ordinance standards for
lots that are served by a private access road.
5. Existing easements for utilities are appropriate for their intended function, or they
are extended, moved or otherwise altered to an appropriate location.
6. The adjustment does not create any non-conformities with respect to the Uniform
Building Code or any other locally administered regulation.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon approval
of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other
local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and
section/subsection numbering.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions
of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after
passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this _______ day of ___________________, 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES
AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) TITLE 18,
"ZONING," AS DELINEATED HEREIN, TO INCORPORATE A
VARIETY OF HOUSEKEEPING CODE AMENDMENTS
INCLUDING DEFINITIONS (TMC 18.06), AND REGULATIONS
RELATED TO: NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (TMC
18.41), SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (TMC 18.44),
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS AND
EXCEPTIONS (TMC 18.50), LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
(TMC 18.52), TREE EXCEPTION PERMITS AND PROCEDURES
(TMC 18.54), NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES (TMC 18.70),
AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
(TMC 18.104); AS WELL AS REVISIONS TO THE BASIC
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE
TMC AS DETAILED HEREIN; AND AN UPDATE TO TABLE 18-6,
“LAND USES ALLOWED BY DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the standards for non-residential development in the Tukwila South
Overlay District were inadvertently struck when the residential development standards were
adopted in Ordinance No. 2661 and should be reenacted; and
WHEREAS, references in the Zoning Code to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 18.45
need to be updated to the new approved term and chapter title, “Environmentally Critical
Areas”; and
WHEREAS, with the update of the Shoreline Master Program in 2020, the City
intended to allow Shoreline Conditional Use Permits to be processed as Type 3 permits,
rather than Type 4 permits; and this change should be updated to be consistent throughout
the Zoning Code and to avoid confusion about the process required for Shoreline
Conditional Use Permits; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend current design standards related to
single-family dwellings as they relate to the minimum roof pitch requirement and the need
for a Type 2 Special Permission for certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, language changes are needed to clarify regulations related to Tree
Exception Permits; and
WHEREAS, a requirement for bonding when the primary structure on a property is
proposed to be demolished while accessory structures are proposed to remain is needed in
the nonconforming provisions of the Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, updates are required to the Basic Development Standards in several of
the individual zoning districts, including landscape buffer requirements, to maintain
consistency with changes made to the landscape requirements in Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements;” and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update Table 18-6, “Land Uses Allowed by
District,” to streamline categories and remove outdated land use types; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2022, the Tukwila Planning Commission, following adequate
public notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amending the Tukwila
Municipal Code and at that meeting adopted a motion recommending the proposed
changes; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2022, the City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance on the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of the
Planning Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 1758 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)
Section 18.06.025, "Adult Entertainment Establishments" (definition), subparagraph A.1.,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.06.025 Adult Entertainment Establishments
A. “Adult entertainment establishments” means adult motion picture theaters, adult
drive-in theaters, adult bookstores, adult cabarets, adult video stores, adult retail stores,
adult massage parlors, adult sauna parlors or adult bathhouses, which are defined as
follows:
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1. “Adult bathhouse” means a commercial bathhouse which excludes any
person by virtue of age from all or any portion of the premises or which provides to its patrons
an opportunity for engaging in “Specified Sexual Activities,” with or without a membership
fee.”
Section 2. New Definition Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC Chapter
18.06, “Definitions,” as follows:
Airports
“Airports” means any area of land that is used or intended for the landing and takeoff
of aircraft, any appurtenant areas that are used or intended for airport buildings or other
airport facilities or rights-of-way, and all airport buildings and facilities.
Section 3. Ordinance Nos. 2287 §3 and 1758 §1, as codified at TMC Section
18.06.150, "Outpatient Medical Clinic” (definition), are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.06.150 Clinic, Outpatient Medical Clinic
“Clinic, Outpatient Medical clinic” means a building designed and used for the
medical, dental and surgical diagnosis and treatment of patients under the care of doctors
and nurses and/or practitioners and does not include overnight care facilities. This
category does not include diversion facility or diversion interim services facility.
Section 4. New Definition Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC Chapter
18.06, “Definitions,” as follows:
Commercial Laundries
“Commercial laundries” means an establishment where textiles are washed for
commercial, industrial, and institutional entities not located on the same site.
Section 5. New Definition Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC Chapter
18.06, “Definitions,” as follows:
Contractor Storage Yards
“Contractor storage yards” means storage yards operated by, or on behalf of, a
contractor for storage of large equipment, vehicles, or other materials commonly used in the
individual contractor’s type of business; storage of scrap materials used for repair and
maintenance of contractor’s own equipment; and buildings or structures for uses such as
offices and repair facilities.
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Section 6. Ordinance No. 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.06.270,
"Essential Public Facility” (definition), is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.06.270 Essential Public Facility
“Essential public facility” means a facility which provides a basic public service,
provided in one of the following manners: directly by a government agency, by a private
entity substantially funded or contracted for by a government agency, or provided by a
private entity subject to public service obligations (i.e., private utility companies which have
a franchise or other legal obligation to provide service within a defined service area). This
does not include facilities that are operated by a private entity in which persons are detained
in custody under process of law pending the outcome of legal proceedings.
Section 7. Ordinance No. 1758 §1 (part), as currently codified at TMC Section
18.06.735, "Service Station” (definition), and as hereafter recodified, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
18.06.735 Vehicle Service Station
“Vehicle service station” means any area of land, including structures thereon, that is
used for the sale of gasoline or other motor fuels, oils, lubricants, and auto accessories
which may or may not include washing, lubricating, tune-ups, enclosed engine repair, and
other minor servicing incidental to this use, but no painting or major repair operations.
Section 8. New Definition Adopted. A new section is hereby added to TMC Chapter
18.06, “Definitions,” as follows:
Truck Terminal
“Truck terminal” means land and buildings used as a relay station for the transfer of a
load from one vehicle to another or one party to another. The terminal cannot be used for
permanent or long-term storage.
Section 9. Ordinance Nos. 2500 §14 and 2443 §4, as codified at TMC Section
18.28.030, “Applicability and Design Review,” subparagraph A.4., are hereby amended to
read as follows:
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18.28.030 Applicability and Design Review
A. Relationship to Other Tukwila Codes.
4. Areas meeting the definition of sensitive areas or sensitive area buffers are
subject to the regulations of TMC Chapter 18.45, “Environmentally Sensitive Critical Areas,”
and TMC Chapter 18.54, “Urban Forestry and Tree Regulations.”
Section 10. Ordinance Nos. 2661 §2, 2580 §4, and 2235 §10 (part), as codified at
TMC Section 18.41.090, “Basic Development Standards,”, are hereby amended to add
subparagraph C to read as follows:
18.41.090 Basic Development Standards
C. Non-Residential Uses. All non-residential use development on all lands within
the TSO shall conform to the development standards set forth in TMC Section 18.41.090.C.
Modifications to these standards are available pursuant to TMC Section 18.41.100,
“Modifications to Development Standards through Design Review.”
Lot N/A
Setbacks:
Front – adjacent to a public street 15 feet*
Second Front – adjacent to a public
street
15 feet*
Sides None*; increased to 10 feet
if adjacent to residential use or
non-TSO Zoned property
Rear None*; increased to 10 feet
if adjacent to residential use or
non-TSO zoned property
Height 125 feet
Landscaping:
Fronts – adjacent to a public street 15 feet
Side None; increased to 10 feet if
adjacent to residential use or
non-TSO zoned property
Rear None; increased to 10 feet if
adjacent to residential use or
non-TSO zoned property
Landscape requirements (minimum): See Landscape, Recreation,
Recycling/Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for requirements
Off-street parking: See TMC Chapter 18.56
*Subject to modification to meet Fire Department Access Requirements
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Section 11. Ordinance No. 2627 §26, as codified at TMC Section 18.44.110,
“Administration,” subparagraph E.2., is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.44.110 Administration
E. Shoreline Conditional Use Permit.
2. Application. Shoreline Conditional Use Permits are a Type 4 3 Permit
processed under TMC Chapter 18.104.
Section 12. Ordinance No. 2627 §26, as codified at TMC Section 18.44.110,
“Administration,” subparagraph G.6.a., is hereby amended to read as follows:
G. Non-Conforming Development.
6. Non-Conforming Parking Lots.
a. Parking lot regulations contained in this chapter shall not be construed
to require a change in any aspect of a structure or facility that existed on the date of adoption
of this chapter covered thereunder including parking lot layout, loading space requirements
and curb-cuts, except as necessary to meet vegetation protection and landscaping
standards consistent with TMC Section 18.44.110.E.718.44.110.G.7.
Section 13. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §9, 2500 §23, and 2098 §2, as codified at TMC
Section 18.50.050, “Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards,” are hereby amended to
read as follows:
18.50.050 Single-Family Dwelling Design Standards
All new single-family dwellings, as well as accessory dwelling units and other
accessory structures that require a building permit, must:
1. Be set upon a permanent concrete perimeter foundation, with the space from
the bottom of the home to the ground enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product
that can be either load bearing or decorative.
2. If a manufactured home, be comprised of at least two fully-enclosed parallel
sections, each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long.
3. Be thermally equivalent to the current edition of the Washington State Energy
Code with amendments.
4. Have exterior siding that is residential in appearance including, but not limited
to, wood clapboards, shingles or shakes, brick, conventional vinyl siding, fiber-cement
siding, wood-composite panels, aluminum siding or similar materials. Materials such as
smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels are not acceptable.
5. Have the front door facing the front or second front yard, if the lot is at least
40 feet wide. This requirement does not apply to ADUs or accessory structures.
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6. Have a roofing material that is residential in appearance including, but not
limited to, wood shakes or shingles, standing seam metal, asphalt composition shingles or
tile, with a minimum roof pitch of 5:12.
Section 14. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §10, 2368 §52, and 2098 §3, as codified at TMC
Section 18.50.055, “Single-Family Design Standard Exceptions,” are hereby amended to
read as follows:
18.50.055 Single-Family Design Standard Exceptions
A. The design standards required in TMC Section 18.50.050 (4), (5) and (6) may be
modified by the Community Development Director as a Type 2 Special Permission decision
part of the building permit approval process.
1. The criteria for approval of use of unconventional exterior siding are as
follows:
a. The structure exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of
exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation; and
b. The proposed siding material is durable with an expected life span
similar to the structure; and
c. The siding material enhances a unique architectural design.
2. The criteria for approval of a roof pitch flatter than 5:12 are as follows:
a. The proposed roof pitch is consistent with the style of the house (for
example modern, southwestern);
b. If a flat roof is proposed, the top of the parapet may not exceed 25 feet
in height;
c. If a sloped roof is proposed, it must have at least 24-inch eaves; and
d. The house exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of
exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation.
32. The criteria for approval of a house with a front door that faces the side or rear
yard are as follows:
a. The topography of the lot is such that pedestrian access is safer or more
convenient from the side or rear yard;
b. The house will be set back at least twice the minimum front yard setback;
cb. The entrance is oriented to take advantage of a site condition such as a
significant view; or
dc. The entry feature is integral to a unique architectural design.
B. The design standards required in TMC Section 18.50.050 (5) and (6) may also be
modified by the Community Development Director as a Type 2 Special Permission decision
part of the building permit approval process if the proposal includes a replacement of a single
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wide manufactured home with a double wide and newer manufactured home. The property
owner can apply for this waiver only one time per property starting from the date of adoption
of this ordinance. Additionally, the proposal should result in aesthetic improvement to the
neighborhood.
C. The design standards required in TMC Section 18.50.220.A (4) may be modified
by the Community Development Director as a Type 2 Special Permission decision part of
the building permit approval process. The design of an attached ADU that does not reflect
the design vocabulary of the existing primary residence may be approved if the new
portion of the structure exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of durable
exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation.
Section 15. Ordinance No. 2176 §2, as codified at TMC Section 18.50.150,
“Retaining Wall Setback Waiver,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.50.150 Retaining Wall Setback Waiver
Retaining walls with an exposed height greater than four feet may be allowed in
required front, side or rear yard setbacks as a Type 2 Special Permission decision to the
Community Development Director under the following circumstances:
1. When the applicant’s property is on the lower side of the retaining wall and
it is not visible from adjacent properties or is screened by landscaping; or
2. When a wall built on a property line or perpendicular to it benefits the lots
on both sides, and the owners of both properties agree to jointly maintain the wall; or
3. When a wall in a front yard is required due to roadway expansion or
improvements.
Section 16. Ordinance Nos. 2661 §5, 2625 §48, 2580 §6, and 2523 §8, as currently
codified at TMC Section 18.52.040, “Perimeter and Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements
by Zone District,” and Ordinance Nos. 2442 §1, 2251 §61, 2235 §13, and 1872 §14 (part),
as then codified at TMC Section 18.52.020, “Perimeter Landscaping Requirements by Zone
District, are hereby amended to read as follows and codified in TMC Section 18.52.040:
18.52.040 Perimeter and Parking Lot Landscaping Requirements by Zone District
In the various zone districts of the City, landscaping in the front, rear and side yards
and parking lots shall be provided as established by the various zone district chapters of
this title. These requirements are summarized in the following table (Table A), except for
Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) requirements, which are listed in TMC Chapter 18.28.
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TABLE A
ZONING
DISTRICTS
FRONT
YARD
(SECOND
FRONT)
(linear feet)
LANDSCAPE
TYPE FOR
FRONTS
LANDSCAPE
FOR SIDE
YARD
(linear feet)
LANDSCAPE
FOR REAR
YARD
(linear feet)
LANDSCAPE
TYPE FOR
SIDE/REAR
LANDSCAPING
FOR PARKING
LOTS (square
feet)
LDR
(for uses other
than
residential)
152 Type I 10 10 Type I 20 per stall for
non-residential
uses; 15 per stall
if parking is
placed behind
building
MDR 151, 2, 11 Type I 10 10 Type I Same as LDR
HDR 151, 2, 11 Type I 10 10 Type I Same as LDR
MUO 15 (12.5)2, 11 Type I7 64 64, 11 Type I7 20 per stall
adjacent to street;
15 per stall if
parking is placed
behind building
O 15 (12.5)2 Type I7 64 64 Type I7 Same as MUO
RCC 20 (10)2, 3 Type I7 6 5; 10 if near
LDR, MDR,
HDR4
1011 Type II Same as MUO
NCC 10 64, 11 Type I7, 13 04 04,11 Type II Same as MUO
RC 10 Type I13 6 54 04 Type II8 Same as MUO
RCM 10 Type I 6 54 04 Type II8 Same as MUO
C/LI 15
Second
Front: 12.5;
15 if near
LDR, MDR,
HDR
Type I6 6 55, 12 05, 12 Type II8 15 per stall; 10
per stall for
parking placed
behind building
LI 152
Second
Front: 12.5
Type II 04, 12
04, 12 Type III 15 per stall; 10
per stall for
parking placed
behind building
HI 152
Second
Front: 12.5
Type II 04, 12 04, 12 Type III 15 per stall
MIC/L 105 Type II 05, 12 05, 12 Type III 10 per stall
MIC/H 105 Type II 05, 12 05, 12 Type III 10 per stall
TUC – See TMC Chapter 18.28
TVS – See TMC Chapter 18.40
TSO – See TMC Chapter 18.41
Notes:
1. Minimum required front yard landscaped areas in the MDR and HDR zones may have up to 20% of their
required landscape area developed for pedestrian and transit facilities subject to the approval criteria in TMC
Section 18.52.120.C.
2. In order to provide flexibility of the site design while still providing the full amount of landscaping required
by code, the front yard landscape width may be divided into a perimeter strip and one or more other landscape
areas between the building and the front property line if the perimeter strip is a minimum of 10 feet and the
landscape materials are sufficient to provide landscaping along the perimeter and screening of the building
mass.
3. Required landscaping may include a mix of plant materials, pedestrian amenities and features, outdoor
café-type seating and similar features, subject to the approval criteria in TMC Section 18.52.120.C.
Bioretention may also be used as required landscaping subject to the approval criteria in TMC Section
18.52.120.E. Required plant materials will be reduced in proportion to the amount of perimeter area devoted
to pedestrian-oriented space.
4. Increased to 10 feet if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR.
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5. Increased to 15 feet if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR.
6. Increased to Type II if the front yard contains truck loading bays, service areas or outdoor storage.
7. Increased to Type II if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR.
8. Increased to Type III if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR.
9. Only required along public streets.
10. Increased to 10 feet for residential uses; or if adjacent to residential uses or non-TSO zoning.
11. In the MDR and HDR districts and other districts where multifamily development is permitted, a community
garden may be substituted for some or all of the landscaping. In order to qualify, a partnership with a nonprofit
(501(c)(3)) with community garden expertise is required to provide training, tools and assistance to apartment
residents. Partnership with the nonprofit with gardening expertise is required throughout the life of the garden.
If the community garden is abandoned, the required landscaping must be installed. If the garden is located in
the front landscaping, a minimum of 5 feet of landscaping must be placed between the garden and the street.
12. To accommodate the types of uses found in the C/Ll, LI, HI and MIC districts, landscaping may be clustered
to permit truck movements or to accommodate other uses commonly found in these districts if the criteria in
TMC Section 18.52.120.D are met.
13. For NCC and RC zoned parcels in the Tukwila International Boulevard District, the front landscaping may
be reduced or eliminated if buildings are brought out to the street edge to form a continuous building wall, and
if a primary entrance from the front sidewalk as well as from off-street parking areas is provided.
Section 17. Ordinance Nos. 2625 §58, 2570 §4, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at
TMC Section 18.54.030, “Tree Permit Required,” subparagraph A, are hereby amended to
read as follows:
18.54.030 Tree Permit Required
A. Permit Required.
1. A Tree Permit is required prior to work within the Critical Root Zone of any
Significant, Exceptional or Heritage Tree or prior to the removal or destruction of any of
these trees within the City, unless the action is exempt from this chapter.
2. A Tree Permit is required when any person wishes to prune a Heritage Tree
in excess of 20% of the existing crown in a two-year period.
3. A request for an exception to the requirements of the chapter shall be
processed under a Tree Exception Permit. All Tree Permit applications shall meet the
criteria outlined in this chapter for approval, or meet the criteria for a Tree Permit
Exception per TMC Section 18.54.140.
Section 18. Ordinance Nos. 2570 §14, 1770 §32, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at
TMC Section 18.54.130, “Permit Processing and Duration,” are hereby amended to read as
follows:
18.54.130 Permit Processing and Duration
A. All Tree Permits shall be processed as Type 1 decisions. Exceptions to the
requirements of this chapter shall be processed as a Type 2 decision.
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B. If the Tree Permit or Tree Exception Permit application is not approved, the
Director shall inform the applicant in writing of the reasons for disapproval.
C. Tree permits expire one year after the date the permit is issued.
Section 19. Ordinance Nos. 2570 §15 and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section
18.54.140, “Permit Exceptions,” subparagraph A, are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.54.140 Permit Exceptions
A. Exception Procedures. An applicant seeking an exception from this chapter
shall submit a Tree Exception Permit application in addition to the for an exception as part
of a Tree Permit application. Such application shall fully state all substantiating facts and
evidence pertinent to the exception request, and include supporting maps or plans. The
exception shall not be granted unless and until sufficient reasons justifying the exception
are provided by the applicant and verified by the City. Approval of the exception is subject
to the exception criteria outlined below.
Section 20. Ordinance Nos. 2660 §32, as codified at TMC Section 18.58.160, “Small
Wireless Facility Aesthetic, Concealment, and Design Standards,” subparagraph E.1.d., are
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.58.160 Small Wireless Facility Aesthetic, Concealment, and Design Standards
E. Standards for small wireless facilities on new poles in the rights-of-way and
installation on decorative poles.
1. d. No new poles shall be located in a critical area or associated buffer
required by the City’s Environmentally Sensitive Critical Areas ordinance, TMC Chapter
18.45, except when determined to be exempt pursuant to said ordinance.
Section 21. Ordinance Nos. 2625 §66, 2518 §15, and 1819 §1 (part), as codified at
TMC Section 18.70.050, "Nonconforming Structures,” are hereby amended to read as
follows:
18.70.050 Nonconforming Structures
Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption of this title that could
not be built under the terms of this title by reason of restrictions on area, development
area, height, yards or other characteristics of the structure, it may be continued so long
as the structure remains otherwise lawful subject to the following provisions:
1. No such structure may be enlarged or altered in such a way that increases
its degree of nonconformity. Ordinary maintenance of a nonconforming structure is
permitted, pursuant to TMC Section 18.70.060, including but not limited to painting, roof
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repair and replacement, plumbing, wiring, mechanical equipment repair/replacement and
weatherization. These and other alterations, additions or enlargements may be allowed
as long as the work done does not extend further into any required yard or violate any
other portion of this title. Complete plans shall be required of all work contemplated under
this section.
2. Should such structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than
50% of its replacement cost at time of destruction, in the judgment of the City’s Building
Official, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with provisions of this title,
except that in the LDR zone, structures that are nonconforming in regard to yard setbacks
or sensitive area buffers, but were in conformance at the time of construction may be
reconstructed to their original dimensions and location on the lot.
3. Should such structure be moved for any reason or any distance whatsoever,
it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zone in which it is located after it is
moved.
4. When a nonconforming structure, or structure and premises in combination,
is vacated or abandoned for 24 consecutive months, the structure, or structure and
premises in combination, shall thereafter be required to be in conformance with the
regulations of the zone in which it is located. Upon request of the owner, the City Council
may grant an extension of time beyond the 24 consecutive months.
5. If a primary structure on a property is demolished but nonconforming
accessory structures remain, a primary permitted use on the site must be applied for
within one year or remaining accessory structures will need to be demolished. A
performance bond or financial security equal to 150% of the cost of labor and materials
required for the demolition of accessory structures shall be submitted prior to City
acceptance of project of primary structure demolition.
56. Residential structures and uses located in any single-family or multiple-
family residential zoning district and in existence at the time of adoption of this title shall
not be deemed nonconforming in terms of bulk, use, or density provisions of this title.
Such buildings may be rebuilt after a fire or other natural disaster to their original
dimensions and bulk, but may not be changed except as provided in the non-conforming
uses section of this chapter.
67. Single-family structures in single- or multiple-family residential zone districts
that have legally nonconforming building setbacks, shall be allowed to expand the ground
floor only along the existing building line(s), so long as the existing distance from the
nearest point of the structure to the property line is not reduced, and the square footage
of new intrusion into the setback does not exceed 50% of the square footage of the current
intrusion.
78. In wetlands, watercourses and their buffers, existing structures that do not
meet the requirements of the Critical Areas Overlay District chapter of this title may be
remodeled, reconstructed or replaced, provided that:
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a. The new construction does not further intrude into or adversely impact
an undeveloped critical area or the required buffer, except where an interrupted buffer
waiver has been granted by the Director. However, legally constructed buildings, other
than accessory structures, may:
(1) Expand vertically to add upper stories in exchange for buffer
enhancement, provided no significant tree is removed.
(2) Expand laterally along the building side that is opposite of critical
area up to a maximum of 1,000 square feet, provided that expansion is outside 75 percent
of the required buffer; buffer enhancement is proposed; and no significant tree is
removed.
(3) Expand laterally along the existing building lines in exchange for
buffer enhancement, provided the expansion into the buffer is less than 50 percent of the
current encroachment or 500 square feet, whichever is less; expansion is outside 75
percent of the required buffer; and no significant tree is removed.
(4) Enclose within existing footprint in exchange for buffer
enhancement, provided no significant tree is removed.
b. The new construction does not threaten the public health, safety or welfare.
c. The structure otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.
89. In areas of potential geologic instability, coal mine hazard areas, and
buffers, as defined in the Critical Areas Overlay District chapter of this title, existing
structures may be remodeled, reconstructed or replaced, provided that:
a. The new construction is subject to the geotechnical report
requirements and standards of TMC Sections 18.45.120.B and 18.45.120.C;
b. The new construction does not threaten the public health, safety or
welfare;
c. The new construction does not increase the potential for soil erosion
or result in unacceptable risk or damage to existing or potential development or to
neighboring properties; and
d. The structure otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.
Section 22. Ordinance Nos. 2649 §11, 2368 §70, 2251 §75, 2235 §19, 2135 §19, and
2119 §1, as codified at TMC Section 18.104.010, "Classification of Project Permit
Applications,” subparagraph 4, are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.104.010 Classification of Project Permit Applications
4. TYPE 4 DECISIONS are quasi-judicial decisions made by the Board of
Architectural Review or the Planning Commission, following an open record hearing.
Type 4 decisions may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner based on the record
established by the Board of Architectural Review or Planning Commission , except
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Shoreline Conditional Use Permits, that are appealable to the State Shorelines Hearings
Board pursuant to RCW 90.58.
TYPE 4 DECISIONS
TYPE OF PERMIT
INITIAL
DECISION
MAKER
APPEAL BODY
(closed record
appeal)
Public Hearing Design Review
(TMC Chapter 18.60)
Board of
Architectural
Review
Hearing
Examiner
Subdivision – Preliminary Plat
with an associated Design
Review application
(TMC Section 17.14.020)
Planning
Commission
Hearing
Examiner
Subdivision Phasing Plan (for
a subdivision with an
associated Design Review)
(TMC Section 17.14.040)
Planning
Commission
Hearing
Examiner
Shoreline Conditional Use
Permit
(TMC Section 18.44.050)
Planning
Commission
State Shorelines
Hearings Board
Section 23. Section 18.10.060 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §2, 2518 §7, 1972
§4, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.10.060, “Basic Development
Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Low Density
Residential (LDR) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
LDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum 6,500 sq. ft.
Average lot width (min. 20 ft.
street frontage width), minimum
50 feet
Development Area, maximum
(only for single family
development)
75% on lots less than 13,000 sq. ft.
up to a maximum of 5,850 sq. ft.
45% on lots greater than or equal to
13,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 20 feet
• Front, decks or porches 15 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Rear 10 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for
perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 30 feet
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Off-street parking:
• Residential See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
• Accessory dwelling unit See TMC Section 18.50.220
• Other uses See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Section 24. Section 18.12.070 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §3, 2199 §12,
1976 §23, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.12.070, “Basic Development
Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Medium Density
Residential (MDR) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as
follows:
MDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum 8,000 sq. ft. (Applied to parent lot
for townhouse plats)
Lot area per unit
(multi-family)
3,000 sq. ft. (For townhouses the
density shall be calculated based on
one unit per 3000 sq. ft. of parent lot area.
The “unit lot” area shall be allowed to
include the common access easements).
Average lot width
(min. 20 ft. street frontage width),
minimum
60 feet
(Applied to parent lot
for townhouse plats)
Setbacks, minimum: Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
• Front - 1st floor 15 feet
• Front - 2nd floor 20 feet
• Front - 3rd floor 30 feet
(20 feet for townhouses)
• Second front - 1st floor 7.5 feet
• Second front - 2nd floor 10 feet
• Second front - 3rd floor 15 feet
(10 feet for townhouses)
• Sides - 1st floor 10 feet
• Sides - 2nd floor 20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Sides - 3rd floor 20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR;
10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - 1st floor 10 feet
• Rear - 2nd floor 20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
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• Rear - 3rd floor 20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR;
10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for perimeter and
parking lot landscaping requirements.
Townhouse building separation, minimum
• 1 and 2 story buildings 10 feet
• 3 story buildings 20 feet
Height, maximum 30 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum): Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/
Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
• Front(s) 15 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Rear 10 feet
Development area coverage 50% maximum (75% for townhouses)
Recreation space 400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Off-street parking:
• Residential See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations.
• Accessory dwelling unit See TMC Section 18.50.220
• Other uses See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations
Section 25. Section 18.14.070 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §4, 2199 §14,
1976 §27, 1830 §3 and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.14.070, “Basic
Development Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the High
Density Residential (HDR) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read
as follows:
HDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum 9,600 sq. ft. (Applied to parent lot
for townhouse plats)
Lot area per unit
(multi-family, except
senior citizen housing)
2,000 sq. ft. (For townhouses the
density shall be calculated based on
one unit per 2000 sq. ft. of parent lot area.
The “unit lot” area shall be allowed to
include the common access easements.)
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Average lot width
(min. 20 ft. street frontage width),
minimum
60 feet
(Applied to parent lot
for townhouse plats)
Setbacks, minimum: Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
• Front - 1st floor 15 feet
• Front - 2nd floor 20 feet
• Front - 3rd floor 30 feet (20 feet for townhouses)
• Front – 4th floor 45 feet (20 feet for townhouses)
• Second front - 1st floor 7.5 feet
• Second front - 2nd floor 10 feet
• Second front - 3rd floor 15 feet (10 feet for townhouses)
• Second front – 4th floor 22.5 feet (10 feet for townhouses)
• Sides - 1st floor 10 feet
• Sides - 2nd floor 20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Sides - 3rd floor 20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR)
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Sides – 4th floor 30 feet
(20 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - 1st floor 10 feet
• Rear - 2nd floor 20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - 3rd floor 20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR;
10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear – 4th floor 30 feet
(20 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for perimeter and
parking lot landscaping requirements.
Townhouse building separation, minimum
• 1 and 2 story buildings 10 feet
• 3 and 4 story buildings 20 feet
Height, maximum 45 feet
Development area coverage 50% maximum (except senior citizen
housing), (75% for townhouses)
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Landscape requirements (minimum): Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/
Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
• Front(s) 15 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Rear 10 feet
Recreation space 400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space,
senior citizen housing
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations.
• Accessory dwelling unit See TMC Section 18.50.220
• Other uses, including senior citizen
housing
See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a site shall
comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency
for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC Chapter 8.22, "Noise",
and, (3) adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous
materials. In addition, all development subject to the requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether
adverse environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 26. Section 18.16.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §5, 2251 §22,
1976 §30, 1872 §1, 1865 §18, 1830 §7, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section
18.16.080, “Basic Development Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks
portion of the Mixed Use Office (MUO) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
table to read as follows:
MUO BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit,
multi-family (except senior citizen
housing), minimum
3,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 25 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg. height,
setback 1 foot from property line)
min. of 10 feet and a max. of 30 feet
• Rear 10 feet
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• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg. height,
setback 1 foot from property line)
min. of 10 feet and a max. of 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for perimeter
and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 4 stories or 45 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum): See Landscape, Recreation,
Recycling/Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for further requirements
• Front 15 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear 5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space,
senior citizen housing
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off street
Parking & Loading Regulations
• Office, minimum 3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail, minimum 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Other uses, including senior citizen
housing
See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a site
shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control
Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC Chapter
8.22, "Noise", and, (3) adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and
hazardous materials. In addition, all development subject to the requirements of
the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to
determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been adequately
mitigated.
Section 27. Section 18.18.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §6, 1976 §35,
1872 §2, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.18.080, “Basic Development
Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Office (O) District
BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
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OFFICE BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 25 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
- 1st Floor 10 feet
- 2nd Floor 20 feet
- 3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear 10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
- 1st Floor 10 feet
- 2nd Floor 20 feet
- 3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for
perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum): See Landscape, Recreation,
Recycling/Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for further requirements
• Front 15 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the
yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear 5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the
yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
MDR, HDR
10 feet
Off-street parking:
• Residential
See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking/Loading Regulations
• Office, minimum 3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail, minimum 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Other uses See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
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Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a
site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants,
(2) TMC 8.22, "Noise", and, (3) adopted State and Federal standards for
water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all development subject
to the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C,
shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental impacts
have been adequately mitigated.
Section 28. Section 18.20.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §7, 2518 §8, 1976
§39, 1872 §3, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.20.080, “Basic
Development Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the
Residential Commercial Center (RCC) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
table to read as follows:
RCC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum 5,000 sq. ft.
Lot area per unit (multi-family),
minimum
3,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 20 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear 10 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for
perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum): All setback areas shall be landscaped.
Required landscaping may include a mix of plant materials, bioretention
facilities, pedestrian amenities and features, outdoor cafe-type seating and
similar features, subject to approval. See Landscape, Recreation,
Recycling/Solid Waste Space chapter for further requirements
• Front 20 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Off-street parking:
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• Residential See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading
Regulations
• Office, minimum 3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail, minimum 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Other uses See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a
site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution
Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC
Chapter 8.22, “Noise”, and (3) adopted State and Federal standards for water
quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all development subject to the
requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be
evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been
adequately mitigated.
Section 29. Section 18.22.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2581 §8, 1976 §42,
1872 §4, 1865 §25, 1830 §13, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.22.080,
“Basic Development Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of
the Neighborhood Commercial Center (NCC) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS table to read as follows:
NCC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit for senior citizen housing,
minimum
726 sq. ft. (senior housing)
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 6 feet (12 feet if located along
Tukwila International Blvd. S.)
• Second front 5 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of
10 feet and a max. of 20 feet
• Rear 10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within
50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of
10 feet and a max. of 20 feet
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Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for perimeter
and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
(4 stories or 45 feet in the NCC of
the Tukwila International Boulevard,
if a mixed use with a residential
and commercial component)
Landscape requirements (minimum): See Landscape, Recreation,
Recycling/Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for further requirements
• Front 5 feet
• Front(s) if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Sides None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear none
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space,
senior citizen housing
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking/Loading Regulations
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area minimum
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area minimum
• Other uses, including senior citizen
housing
See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a site shall
comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency
for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise", and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In
addition, all development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental
Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
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Section 30. Section 18.24.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1976 §45, 1872 §5,
1865 §31, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.24.080, “Basic Development
Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Regional
Commercial (RC) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
RC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit (multifamily,
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
2,000 sq. ft.
Where height limit is 6 stories: 622 sq. ft. Where
height limit is 10 stories: 512 sq. ft.
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 20 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 30 feet
When 3 or more stories 30 feet
• Rear 10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 30 feet
When 3 or more stories 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for perimeter
and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space requirements chapter
for further requirements
• Front 10 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
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Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior
citizen housing)
See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking/Loading
Regulations
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area minimum
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area minimum
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area minimum
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor area minimum
• Other uses, including senior
citizen housing
See TMC 18.56, Off-street Parking & Loading
Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a site
shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control
Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise",
and, (3) adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous
materials. In addition, all development subject to the requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether
adverse environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 31. Section 18.26.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1976 §47, 1872 §6,
1830 §19, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.26.080, “Basic Development
Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Regional
Commercial Mixed-Use (RCM) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to
read as follows:
RCM BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit (multifamily,
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
3,000 ft
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 20 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear 10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A,
for perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
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Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
requirements chapter for further requirements
• Front 10 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior
citizen housing)
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking/Loading Regulations
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
• Other uses, including senior
citizen housing
See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a
structure or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and
other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise", and, (3) adopted
State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous
materials. In addition, all development subject to the requirements of
the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated
to determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been
adequately mitigated.
Section 32. Section 18.30.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1872 §8 and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.30.080, “Basic Development Standards,” is hereby
amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Commercial/Light Industrial (C/LI) District
BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
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C/LI BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 25 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Second front, if any portion
of the yard is within 50 feet
of LDR, MDR, HDR
15 feet
• Sides 10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1st Floor 15 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear 5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 15 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A,
for perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 4 stories or 45 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
requirements chapter for further requirements
• Fronts 12.5 feet
• Fronts, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
Off-street parking:
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
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• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Other Uses See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a
structure or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and
other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC Chapter 8.22, "Noise", and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous
materials. In addition, all development subject to the requirements of
the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated
to determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been
adequately mitigated.
Section 33. Section 18.32.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1872 §9 and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.32.080, “Basic Development Standards,” is hereby
amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Light Industrial (LI) District BASIC
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
LI BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 25 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear 5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A,
for perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 4 stories or 45 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
requirements chapter for further requirements
• Fronts 12.5 feet
• Sides None
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• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
Off-street parking:
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Other Uses See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a
structure or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and
other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC Chapter 8.22, "Noise", and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous
materials. In addition, all development subject to the requirements of
the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated
to determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been
adequately mitigated.
Section 34. Section 18.34.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1872 §10, 1793 §2 and
1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.34.080, “Basic Development Standards,”
is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Heavy Industrial (HI) District
BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
HI BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 25 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear 5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
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1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A,
for perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 115 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
requirements chapter for further requirements
• Fronts 12.5 feet
• Sides None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
Off-street parking:
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Other Uses See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Section 35. Section 18.36.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1872 §11 and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.36.080, “Basic Development Standards,” is hereby
amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Manufacturing Industrial Center – Light
(MIC/L) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
MIC/L BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 20 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Second front, if any portion of
the yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
MDR, HDR
15 feet
• Sides None
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• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1st Floor 15 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 15 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A,
for perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 4 stories or 45 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
requirements chapter for further requirements
• Fronts 5 feet
• Fronts, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
• Sides None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
Off-street parking:
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Other Uses See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a
structure or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and
other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC Chapter 8.22, "Noise", and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and
hazardous materials. In addition, all development subject to the
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requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C,
shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental
impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 36. Section 18.38.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1872 §12 and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TMC Section 18.38.080, “Basic Development Standards,” is hereby
amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Manufacturing Industrial Center/Heavy
(MIC/H) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
MIC/H BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 20 feet
• Second front 10 feet
• Second front, if any portion of
the yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
MDR, HDR
15 feet
• Sides None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1st Floor 15 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 15 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A,
for perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 125 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space
requirements chapter for further requirements
• Fronts 5 feet
• Fronts, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
• Sides None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
• Rear None
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• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
15 feet
Off-street parking:
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Office 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area min.
• Other Uses See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
Section 37. Section 18.40.080 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 1976 §60, 1872 §13,
1830 §27, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.40.080, “Basic Development
Standards,” is hereby amended to revise the Setbacks portion of the Tukwila Valley
South (TVS) District BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS table to read as follows:
TVS BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit (multifamily,
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
2,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front 25 feet
• Second front 12.5 feet
• Sides 5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
• Rear 5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Refer to TMC Chapter 18.52, “Landscape Requirements,” Table A, for
perimeter and parking lot landscaping requirements.
Height, maximum 115 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
• Front 15 feet; required landscaping may
include a mix of plant materials,
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pedestrian amenities and features,
outdoor café-type seating and similar
features subject to approval as a Type
2 special permission decision.
•Sides None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
• Rear None
• Rear, if any portion of the yard
is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
10 feet
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior
citizen housing)
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking/Loading Regulations
• Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
• Retail 4 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
• Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
• Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
• Other uses, including senior
citizen housing
See TMC 18.56, Off-street Parking &
Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or
a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne
pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise", and, (3) adopted State and Federal
standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all
development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Policy
Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 38. Table 18-6: “Land Uses Allowed by District,” as codified in TMC Title
18, is hereby amended as set forth in the amended Table 18-6 attached as Exhibit A.
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Section 39. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. 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 40. 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 41. 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 ___________________, 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A, Table 18-6: Land Uses Allowed by District
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Exhibit A – Table 18-6: Land Uses Allowed by District
See Table 18-2 for uses allowed in TUC and Figure 18-1 for uses allowed in Shoreline.
For properties zoned LDR, MDR and HDR that are designated as Commercial Redevelopment Areas (see figure 18-9 or 18-10), the uses and development standards of
the adjacent commercial zone are permitted and shall apply, subject to the specific criteria and procedures defined in TMC 18.60.060
P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Adult day care A A A A A A A P Adult entertainment (subject to location restrictions1) P P P P P P P
Airports, landing fields and heliports (except emergency sites) U U U U U U U
Amusement Parks C C C C C C P Animal rendering U P Animal shelters and kennels, subject to additional State and local
regulations (less than 4 cats/dogs = no permit) C C C C C C
Animal Veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding;
access to an arterial required P P P P P P P P P P
Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer or used car sales lots2 P33 P P P P P P
Automotive services, gas (outside pumps allowed), washing, body and
engine repair shops (enclosed within a building), and alternate fueling
station (not wholesale distribution facilities).
P34 P34 P P P P P P P P
Beauty or barber shops P P P P P P P P P C3 C4 P P
Bed and breakfast lodging for not more than twelve guests5 C C C Bed and breakfast lodging (no size limit specified) C P Bicycle repair shops P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Billiard or pool rooms P A P P P P P P P
Boarding Homes C C
Brew Pubs P P C P P P P P P P P P P Bus stations P P P P P P P P P P
Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people P P P P P P P P Cargo containers (*see also TMC 18.50.060) A&S A&S A&S A&S A&S A&S P P P P P
Cement manufacturing U U U U U U
Cemeteries and crematories C C C C C C C C C C C C
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Colleges and universities C C C C C C C C C6 C6 C6 P
Commercial laundries P P P P P P P
Commercial Parking (Commercial parking is a use of land or structure for the parking of motor vehicles as a commercial enterprise for which hourly, daily, or weekly fees are charged. TMC Section 18.06.613)
P7 P7 P7 P7 P7 P8 P8 P8
Computer software development and similar uses P P P P P P P P P P9
C10 P P P
Contractor storage yards P P P P P P
Continuing care retirement facility C C C C C C C P
Convalescent & nursing homes & assisted living facility for not more
than twelve patients C P P P C P P P P P P
Convalescent & nursing homes & assisted living facility for more than
twelve patients C C C C C C C P
Convention facilities P P P P P P P
Correctional institutes U11 U U U
Daycare Centers (not home-based) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Daycare Family Home (Family Child Care Home)12 A A A A A A A A A A A
Diversion facilities and diversion interim services facilities south of
Strander Blvd U
Domestic Shelter P P P P P
Dormitory C C C A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13 A13
Drive-in theatres C C C C C C
Dwelling – Detached single family (Includes site built, modular home or
new manufactured home). One detached single family dwelling per
existing lot permitted in MUO, O, RCC, NCC, TVS.
P P P P P P P P P14
Dwelling- Detached Zero-Lot Line Units P
Dwelling- Duplex, triplex or fourplex or townhouse up to four attached units P P14
Dwelling- Townhouses P P14
Dwelling –Multi-family P P15 P14
Dwelling – Multi-family units above office and retail uses P P P P C16
22/
ac
P14
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Dwelling – Senior citizen housing, including assisted living facility for seniors *see purpose section of chapter, uses sections, and development standards
P
meeting density and all other MDR
standards
P
60/ac
P
60/ac
P 60/ ac
P 60/ac P 60/ac
C16 100/ ac
P14
Dwelling unit – Accessory 17 A A A
Electrical Substation – Distribution C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
Electrical Substation – Transmission/Switching U U U U
Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Level 1 and Level 2 A A A P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Electric Vehicle Charging Station – Level 3, battery exchange stations, and
rapid charging stations. (TMC 18.50.140) A A A A A A P P P P P P P P P P
Emergency Housing P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38
Emergency Shelter P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38 P38
Essential public facilities, except those uses listed separately in any of the
other zones U U U U U U U U U
Extended-stay hotel P35 P P P P P P
Farming and farm-related activities P P
Financial, banking, mortgage, other services P P P36 P36 P P P P P9/
C3 C4 P P
Fire & Police Stations C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
Fix-it, radio or television repair shops/rental shops P P P P P P P P P
Fraternal organizations P P C P P P P P P P P
Frozen food lockers for individual or family use P P P P P P P P Garage or carport (private) not exceeding 1,500 sq.ft. on same lot as
residence and is subject to the regulations affecting the main building. A A
Greenhouses (noncommercial) and storage sheds not exceeding 1,000 sq./ft A A A A
Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial) P P P P P P P P P
Hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities (off-site) subject to
compliance with state siting criteria (RCW Chapter 70.105) (See TMC 21.08) C C
Heavy equipment repair and salvage P P P P P P
Helipads, accessory C
Home Occupation (Permitted in dwellings as covered in TMC Section 18.06.430.) A A A A A A A A A A
Hospitals C C C C C C C C P
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Hotels P35 P P P P C C P P
Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants U U U U U U U U
Industries involved with etching, film processing, lithography, printing and
publishing
P P P P P P P P P
Internet Data/Telecommunication Centers C P P P P P P P
Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental
U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
Laundries; self-serve, dry cleaning, tailor, dyeing P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Libraries, museums, or art galleries (public) C C P P P C P P P P P P P P P P
Manuf./Mobile home park18 C P
Manufacturing and industrial uses that have little potential for creating off-
site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external environmental impacts or
pollution:
A) Manufacturing, processing and/or packaging pharmaceuticals
and related products, such as cosmetics and drugs P19 P P P P P P P P P
B) Manufacturing, processing and/or packaging 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
P19 P P P P P P P P P
C) Manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging and/or repairing
electronic, mechanical or precision instruments such as medical
and dental equipment, photographic goods, measurement and
control devices, and recording equipment
P19 P P P P P P P P P
D) Manufacturing, processing, packaging of foods, such as baked goods,
beverages, candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and
byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods, and meats (no slaughtering)
i)) Fermenting and distilling included
P P P P
ii)) No fermenting and distilling P19 P P P P P
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Manufacturing and industrial uses that have moderate to substantial potential
for creating off-site noise, smoke, dust, vibration or other external
environmental impacts:
(A) Manufacturing, processing and/or assembling chemicals, light
metals, plastics, solvents, soaps, wood, coal, glass, enamels,
textiles, fabrics, plaster, agricultural products or animal products
(no rendering or slaughtering)
C C P C P C
(B) Manufacturing, processing and/or assembling of 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
C C P C P C
(C) Manufacturing, processing and/or assembling of previously prepared
metals including, but not limited to, stamping, dyeing, shearing or
punching of metal, engraving, galvanizing and hand forging
C C C P P P P C
D) Manufacturing, processing, assembling and/or packaging of
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
P P P P P C
E) Heavy metal processes such as smelting, blast furnaces,
drop forging or drop hammering C P
Manufacturing that includes rock crushing, asphalt or concrete
batching or mixing, stone cutting, brick manufacture, marble works,
and the assembly of products from the above materials
C C P C P C C
Manufacturing, refining or storing highly volatile noxious or explosive products
(less than tank car lots) such as acids, petroleum products, oil or gas, matches,
fertilizer or insecticides; except for accessory storage of such materials
U U U U
Marijuana producers, processors, or retailers (with state issued license) P P P20
Mass transit facilities U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U
Medical and dental laboratories P P P P P P P P P
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Minor expansion of an existing warehouse S
Mortician and funeral homes P P P P P P C
Motels P P P P P C C P P
Movie theaters with three or fewer screens P 22 Movie theaters with more than 3 screens S
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Offices including: medical, dental, government (excluding fire & police
stations), professional, administrative, computer software development,
business, e.g. travel, real estate & commercial
P23 P P23 P24 P P P P P P9
C10
P25
C26 P P
Office or sample room for wholesale or retail sales, with less than 50%
storage or warehousing P
Outpatient and emergency medical and dental services C3 C4
Park & ride lots C C C C C C C C C C C C
Parking areas A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Parking areas, for municipal uses and police stations C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public), but not including
amusement parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Pawnbroker/Payday lender C C P P P P P
Permanent Supportive Housing P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39
Planned Shopping Center (mall) P P P P P P P27
Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage) P P P P P P P P
Radio, television, microwave, or observation stations and towers C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Railroad freight or classification yards U U U U
Railroad tracks (including lead, spur, loading or storage) P P P P P P
Recreation facilities (commercial – indoor) – athletic or health clubs P P P P P P P P C3 P P P
Recreation facilities (commercial – indoor), including bowling alleys,
skating rinks, shooting ranges C P P P P P P
Recreation facilities (commercial – outdoor), including golf courses, golf
driving ranges, fairgrounds, animal race tracks, sports fields C C C C
Recreation facilities (public), including, but not limited to sports
fields, community centers and golf courses C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
Recreational area and facilities for employees A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Religious facilities with an assembly area less than 750 sq.ft. C C C P P P P P P P P P P P
Religious facilities with an assembly area greater than 750 sq.ft. and
associated community center buildings C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Religious facility and community center buildings C C C
Removal and processing of sand, gravel, rock, peat, black soil and other
natural deposits together with associated structures U U U U U U
Rental of vehicles not requiring a commercial driver’s license P37 P P P P P P P P
Rental of commercial trucks and fleet rentals requiring a commercial
driver’s license P P P P P P P
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Research and development facilities P P
Residences for security or maintenance personnel A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Restaurants, drive-through permitted including drive through, sit
down, cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant
P36 P P P P P P P P
Restaurants, drive-through not permitted including cocktail lounges
i j ti ith t t
P P C P
Retail sales of furniture appliances, automobile parts and
accessories, liquor, lumber/bldg. materials, lawn & garden supplies,
farm supplies
P P P P P P
P P
Retail, General sales, e.g. health/beauty aids/prescription drugs/
food/hardware/notions/crafts/supplies/housewares/electronics/
photo-equip/film processing/ books/magazines/stationery/
clothing/shoes/flowers/plants/pets/jewelry/gifts/rec. equip/
sporting goods, and similar items
P P#
P4 P P36 P36 P P P P C3
C34 P P
Retail sales as part of a planned mixed-use development where at least
50% of gross leasable floor area development is for office use; no auto-
oriented retail sales (e.g., drive-ins, service stations)
P P
Rock crushing, asphalt or concrete batching or mixing, stone cutting,
brick manufacture, marble works, and the assembly of products
from the above materials
C C P C P C C
Sales and rental of heavy machinery and equipment subject to
landscaping requirements of TMC Chapter 18.52* P P P P P P P
Salvage and wrecking operations P P C
Salvage and wrecking operations which are entirely enclosed within a
building
P P P P
Hospitals, sSanitariums, or similar institutes C
Schools and studios for education or self-improvement P P P P P P P P P P9
C10 P28 P P
Schools, preschool, elementary, junior & senior high schools
(public), and equivalent private schools C C C C C C C C C C C
P
(public
only)
29 Secure community transition facility U
Self-storage facilities P P P P P P P P P
Sewage lift station U U U U U U U P
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P = Permitted outright; A = Accessory (customarily appurtenant and
incidental to a permitted use) ;
C = Conditional (subject to TMC 18.64); U = Unclassified (subject to TMC
18.66); S = Special Permission (Administrative approval by the Director)
LDR MDR HDR MUO O RCC NCC RC RCM C/L I LI HI MIC/L MIC/H TVS TSO PRO
Shelter P P P P P
Stable (private) A30 A30 A30 P
Storage (outdoor) of materials allowed to be manufactured or handled
within facilities conforming to uses under this chapter; and screened
pursuant to TMC Chapter 18.52
P P P P P P P P P
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
P P P C C
Storm water - neighborhood detention + treatment facilities U U U U U U U P
Storm water pump station U U U U U U U
Studios – Art, photography, music, voice and dance P P P P P P P P P
Taverns, nightclubs P P P P P P31 P31 P P
Telephone exchanges P P P P P P P P P P P P
Theaters, except those theaters which constitute “adult
entertainment establishments” as defined by this Zoning Code P P P P P P P P32
Tow-truck operations, subject to all additional State and local regulations P P P P P P P
Transfer stations (refuse and garbage) when operated by a public agency U U U U
Transitional Housing P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39 P39
Truck terminals P P P P P P
Utilities, regional C Automobile, recreational vehicles or travel trailer or used car sales lots Vehicle sales lot2
P33 P P P P P P
Automotive services, gas (outside pumps allowed), washing, body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building), and alternate fueling station (not wholesale distribution facilities). Vehicle service station
P34 P34 P P P P P P P P
Vehicle storage (no customers onsite, does not include park-and-fly operations) P
Warehouse storage and/or wholesale distribution facilities P P P P P P P P
Water pump station U U U U U U U P
Water utility reservoir and related facilities U U U U U U U
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (*see TMC Ch. 18.58) P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Note: The Director of Community Development will make a determination for uses not specifically listed in the Zoning Code. The Director will consider whether the proposed use is:
a. Similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted out right within a similar zone; and
b. Consistent with the stated purpose of the zone; and
c. Consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
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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, O, 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 18.30.020.1.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. No dismantling of cars or travel trailers or sale of used parts allowed.
3. 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; retail services such as
beauty and barber shops, outpatient and emergency medical/dental services, and recreation/health clubs. Retail sales and services are limited to uses of a type and size that
clearly intend to serve other permitted uses and/or the employees of those uses.
4. 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; retail services such
as beauty and barber shops, financial services, outpatient and emergency medical/dental services, and recreation/health clubs. Retail sales and services are limited to uses of a
type and size that clearly intend to serve other permitted uses and/or the employees of those uses.
4. Retail sales as part of a planned mixed-use development where at least 50% of gross leasable floor area development is for office use; no auto-oriented retail sales (e.g.
drive-ins, service stations).
5. Bed and breakfast facilities, provided:
a. the manager/owner must live on-site,
b. the maximum number of residents, either permanent or temporary, at any one time is twelve,
c. two on-site parking spaces for the owner and permanent residents and one additional on-site parking space is provided for each bedroom rented to customers,
d. the maximum length of continuous stay by a guest is 14 days,
e. breakfast must be offered on-site to customers, and
f. all necessary permits or approvals are obtained from the Health Department.
6. Colleges and universities with primarily vocational curriculum if associated with an established aviation, manufacturing or industrial use.
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7. Commercial parking; provided it is:
a. a structured parking facility located within a structure having substantial ground floor retail or commercial activities and designed such that the pedestrian and
commercial environments are not negatively impacted by the parking use; or
b. a surface parking facility located at least 175 feet from adjacent arterial streets and behind a building that, combined with appropriate Type III landscaping, provides
effective visual screening from adjacent streets.
8. Commercial parking subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.
9. Offices including, but not limited to, software development and similar uses, financial services, schools for professional and vocational education if associated with
an established aviation, manufacturing or industrial use, less than 20,000 square feet. This category does not include outpatient medical and dental clinics.
10. Offices including, but not limited to, software development and similar uses, financial services, schools for professional and vocational education if associated with
an established aviation, manufacturing or industrial use, 20,000 square feet and over.
11. Correctional institution operated by the City of Tukwila.
12. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department of Early Learning or its successor agency and shall provide a safe passenger loading zone.
13. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
14. Allowed on those lands located in the TSO with underlying zoning of LDR, which immediately adjoin lands located in the City of SeaTac to the east of Interstate 5.
Allowed on all other lands in the TSO after a residential design manual with criteria for approval is adopted by ordinance.
15. Dwelling - multi-family units on a lot that does not front on Tukwila International Boulevard South, subject to the HDR requirements of TMC Section 18.50.083, Maximum
Building Length, and TMC Section 18.52.060, 2-4, Recreation Space Requirements.
16. Dwelling - Multi-family units (Max. 22.0 units/acre except senior citizen housing which is allowed to 100 units/acre, as a mixed-use development that is non-industrial in
nature); must be located on property adjacent to and not greater than 500 feet from the Green River, Tukwila Pond, or Minkler Pond.
17. See TMC Section 18.50.220 for accessory dwelling unit standards.
18. Manufactured/mobile home park, meeting the following requirements:
a. the development site shall comprise not less than two contiguous acres;
b. overall development density shall not exceed eight dwelling units per acre;
c. vehicular access to individual dwelling units shall be from the interior of the park; and
d. emergency access shall be subject to the approval of the Tukwila Fire Department.
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19. NCC allows businesses that include a retail component in conjunction with their manufacturing operation and meeting other performance standards of Chapter
18.22. These businesses may manufacture, process, assemble and/or package the following:
a. foods, including but not limited to baked goods, beverages, candy, canned or preserved foods, dairy products and by products, frozen foods, instant foods
and meats (no slaughtering);
b. pharmaceuticals and related products such as cosmetics and drugs;
c. bags, brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paints, paper, plastics, rubber, tile and wood;
d. electronic, mechanical, or precision instruments;
e. other manufacturing and assembly of a similar light industrial character;
f. industries involved with etching, lithography, printing, and publishing, meeting the City's performance standards and offering their services to the local
populace on a walk-in basis;
g. businesses that service and repair the above products, that are entirely enclosed within a building, offering their services to the local populace on a walk-in basis
and meeting the City's performance standards.
20. Where the underlying zoning is HI or TVS.
21. Minor expansion of an existing warehouse if the following criteria are met:
a. The area of the proposed expansion may not exceed 5% of the floor area of the existing warehouse;
b. The proposed expansion will not increase any building dimension that is legally non-conforming;
c. Only one minor expansion may be permitted per warehouse in existence as of the date of adoption of the Tukwila South Project Development Agreement;
d. The proposed expansion must be constructed within two years of the date of approval;
e. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design;
f. All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts the proposed expansion may have on the area in which it is located.
22. Movie theaters with more than three screens if the following criteria are met:
a. The applicant must demonstrate through an economic analysis that the theater will not have a significant financial impact on any other theater in Tukwila;
b. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design;
c. The proposed theater must demonstrate substantial conformance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan and the Tukwila South
Master Plan;
d. All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts the proposed theater may have on the area in which it is located.
23. Offices, when such offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building or basement and floor above.
24. Offices, when such offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building, or basement and floor above, or three stories, in the Urban Redevelopment Area along
Tukwila International Boulevard.
25. Offices; must be associated with another permitted use (e.g., administrative offices for a manufacturing company present within the MIC).
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26. Offices not associated with other permitted uses and excluding medical/dental clinics, subject to the following location and size restrictions:
a. New Office Developments:
(1) New office developments shall not exceed 100,000 square feet of gross floor area per lot that was legally established prior to 09/20/2003.
(2) No new offices shall be allowed on lots that abut the Duwamish River and are north of the turning basin. The parcels that are ineligible for stand-alone
office uses are shown in Figure 18-12.
b. An existing office development established prior to 12/11/1995 (the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan) that exceeds the maximum size limitations may be
recognized as a conforming Conditional Use under the provisions of this code. An existing office development established prior to 12/11/1995 (the effective date of
the Comprehensive Plan) may convert to a stand-alone office use subject to the provisions of this code.
27. Planned shopping center (mall) up to 500,000 square feet.
28. Schools for professional and vocational education if associated with an established aviation, manufacturing or industrial use.
29. Secure community transition facility, subject to the following location restrictions:
a. No secure community transition facility shall be allowed within the specified distances from the following 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 residential zone.
(2) Adjacent to, immediately across a street or parking lot from, or within the line of sight of a "risk potential activity/facility" as defined in RCW 71.09.020 as
amended, that include:
(a) Public and private schools;
(b) School bus stops;
(c) Licensed day care and licensed preschool facilities;
(d) Public parks, publicly dedicated trails, and sports fields;
(e) Recreational and community centers;
(f) Churches, synagogues, temples and mosques; and
(g) Public libraries.
(3) One mile from any existing secure community transitional facility or correctional institution.
b. No secure community transition facility shall be allowed on any isolated parcel which is otherwise considered eligible by applying the criteria listed under TMC
18.38.050-12.a, but is completely surrounded by parcels ineligible for the location of such facilities.
c. The distances specified in TMC 18.38.050-12.a shall be measured as specified under Department of Social and Health Services guidelines established pursuant to
RCW 71.09.285, which is by following a straight line from the nearest point of the property parcel upon which the secure community transitional facility 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.
d. The parcels eligible for the location of secure community transition facilities by applying the siting criteria listed above and information available as of August 19, 2002,
are shown in Figure 18-11, "Eligible Parcels for Location of Secure Community Transition Facilities." Any changes in the development pattern and the location of risk
sites/facilities over time shall be taken into consideration to determine if the proposed site meets the siting criteria at the time of the permit application.
30. Private stable, if located not less than 60 feet from front lot line nor less than 30 feet from a side or rear lot line. It shall provide capacity for not more than one horse, mule
or pony for each 20,000 square feet of stable and pasture area, but not more than a total of two of the above mentioned animals shall be allowed on the same lot.
31. No night clubs.
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32. Theaters for live performances only, not including adult entertainment establishments. and movie theaters with three or fewer screens are permitted. Movie theaters with
more than three screens will require a Special Permission Permit.
33. Automotive sales must have an enclosed showroom with no outdoor storage of vehicles. Pre-existing legally established uses in the TIB Study Area, as set forth in Figure
18-60, on December 15, 2020, are exempt from the enclosed showroom requirement, provided the use is limited to the existing parcel(s) currently occupied on that date. Pre-
existing legally established automotive sales where existing parking lots abut the public frontage must provide effective visual screening of the parking lot from sidewalks (or
street if no sidewalk currently exists) using Type II landscaping when any of the following occurs: an expansion or alteration of the structure, a change of ownership, or when
the business is vacated or abandoned for more than 24 consecutive months and a new business is proposed.
34. Allowed; however, if in the TIB Study Area, as set forth in Figure 18-60, the following conditions apply: Outdoor storage of vehicles, tires, or other materials used for
service is not permitted. Gas stations are permitted if the pumps and parking are located behind the building, the pumps meet the setback requirements, and the pumps comply
with building and fire codes. Queuing lanes are not permitted between buildings and back of sidewalk. Wholesale distribution and storage of fuel (e.g. natural gas, propane,
gasoline) are not permitted in the TIB Study Area. Pre-existing legally established automotive service uses with outdoor storage or parking abutting the public frontage must
provide effective visual screening of the parking and outdoor stored materials from sidewalks (or street if no sidewalk currently exists) using Type II landscaping when any of
the following occurs: an expansion or alteration of the structure, a change of ownership, or when the business is vacated or abandoned for more than 24 consecutive months and
a new business is proposed.
35. Allow if the following are provided: a full-service restaurant and a Class A liquor license, 24-hour staffed reception, all rooms accessed off interior hallways or lobby, and a
minimum 90 rooms.
36. Allowed, however if in the TIB Study area, as set forth in Figure 18-60, the following conditions apply: Drive-through facilities are permitted when located behind a
building. Queuing lanes are not permitted between buildings and public frontage sidewalks. Where the use is located on a corner or with access to an alley, drive-throughs must
exit to a side street or an alley that connects to a side street, where feasible.
37. Automotive rentals must have an enclosed showroom with no outdoor storage of vehicles. Pre-existing legally established uses in the TIB Study Area, as set forth in Figure
18-60, on December 15, 2020, are exempt from the enclosed showroom requirement, provided the use is limited to the existing parcel(s) currently occupied on that date.
38. Subject to the criteria and conditions at TMC 18.50.250 and 18.50.270.
39. Subject to the criteria and conditions at TMC 18.50.260 and 18.50.270.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE (TMC) TITLE 19, “SIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION
CODE,” INCLUDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §6 AND 2303 §5
(PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 19.20.030.B.7;
ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §7 AND 2303 §5 (PART), AS CODIFIED
AT TMC SECTION 19.20.040; AND ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §10,
AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 19.32.075, TO AMEND
LANGUAGE REGARDING CHANGES TO SIGN COPY AND TO
CLARIFY LANGUAGE ON FREESTANDING AND MONUMENT
SIGN REGULATIONS; ADDING A NEW DEFINITION FOR
“MURAL,” PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City desires to clarify language in the current Sign Code regarding copy
changes; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to clarify language in the current Sign Code that all
freestanding signs are synonymous with monument signs and are required to follow
monument sign standards; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide clarity on sign versus mural regulations in the
City; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2022, Tukwila Planning Commission, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amending the Tukwila
Municipal Code and at that meeting adopted a motion recommending the proposed
changes; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2022, the City's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance on the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of the
Planning Commission;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. New Definition Adopted. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 19.08, “Definitions,” as follows:
Mural
An expression of public art painted directly on the exterior of a building or on a backing
that is affixed to the building and that has the consent of the property owner. Text or logos
related to the businesses located at the site are not considered to be part of a mural and are
subject to the regulations set forth in this code’
Section 2. Ordinance Nos. 2375 §6 and 2303 §5 (part), as codified at TMC Section
19.20.030, “Permanent Signs in Residential Zones,” subparagraph B, are hereby amended
to read as follows:
19.20.030 Permanent Signs in Residential Zones
B. Monument Sign Design Standards.
1. The area of a monument sign is limited to 30 square feet per sign face and
a total of 60 square feet for all sides. Monument signs located on a premise with at least
one building that is certified as LEED by the GBCI shall be permitted to be 35 square feet
per face and a total of 70 square feet for all sides.
2. The sign shall be no taller than five feet.
3. Maximum width of the sign shall not exceed 15 feet.
4. The sign must meet sight distance triangle restrictions.
5. The sign shall be located in a landscaped area.
6. The sign may only use indirect down lighting methods except for dynamic
signs as allowed under TMC 19.20.030.D. The lighting shall have no spillover impact on
adjacent properties.
7. A monument sign permitted under this section is permitted to complete
refaces, panel changes and copy changes without the need to obtain a new permit,
provided ALL of the following criteria are met:
a. The monument sign was authorized by the City under a permit issued
on or after August 24, 2010.
b. The property owner, or authorized agent of the property owner, was the
applicant to secure the permit as required under this section.
c. The reface or copy change does not include any structural changes to
the sign that result in a change of sign or message area, modification in sign height,
inclusion of a dynamic sign component, or change in the monument sign’s location.
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d. Within 30 days of completion of the copy change or reface, the property
owner or authorized agent shall transmit to the City a Notice of Copy Change Form with
a photo of the revised sign face.
Section 3. Ordinance Nos. 2375 §7 and 2303 §5 (part), as codified at TMC Section
19.20.040, “Permanent Free-Standing Signage in Commercial/Industrial Zones,” are hereby
amended to revise the opening sentence of the section to read as follows:
19.20.040 Permanent Free-Standing Signage in Commercial/Industrial Zones
Monument/freestanding signs are permitted within all commercial and industrial zones,
subject to the following standards:
Section 4. Ordinance Nos. 2375 §7 and 2303 §5 (part), as codified at TMC Section
19.20.040, “Permanent Free-Standing Signage in Commercial/Industrial Zones,”
subparagraph 6, are hereby amended to read as follows:
19.20.040 Permanent Free-Standing Signage in Commercial/Industrial Zones
6. A monument sign permitted under this section is permitted to complete refaces
and copy changes without having to obtain a new permit, provided ALL of the following
criteria are met:
a. The monument sign was authorized by the City under a permit issued on
or after August 24, 2010.
b. The property owner, or authorized agent of the property owner, was the
applicant to secure the permit as required by TMC Section 19.20.040 (6)(a).
c. The reface or copy change does not include any structural changes to the
sign that result in a change of sign or message area, modification in sign height, inclusion
of a dynamic sign component, or change in the monument sign’s location.
d. Within 30 days of completion of the copy change or reface, the property
owner or authorized agent shall transmit to the City a Notice of Copy Change Form with a
photo of the revised sign face.
Section 5. Ordinance Nos. 2375 §10, as codified at TMC Section 19.32.075, “Copy
and Refaces of Monument and Grand Monument Signs Approved under this Chapter,” is
hereby amended to read as follows:
19.32.075 Copy and Refaces of Monument and Grand Monument Signs Approved
under this Chapter
A monument sign or grand monument sign permitted under this section is permitted to
complete refaces and copy changes without having to obtain a new permit, provided ALL of
the following criteria are met:
1. The monument sign or grand monument sign was authorized by the City under
a permit issued on or after August 24, 2010.
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2. The property owner, or authorized agent of the property owner, was the
applicant to secure the permit as required by TMC Section 19.32.075 (1).
3. The reface or copy change does not include any structural changes to the sign
that result in a change of sign or message area, modification in sign height, inclusion of a
dynamic sign component, or change in the monument or grand monument sign’s location.
4. Within 30 days of completion of the copy change or reface, the property owner
or authorized agent shall transmit to the City a Notice of Copy Change Form with a photo of
the revised sign face.
Section 6. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. 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 7. 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 8. 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 ___________________, 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Office of the City Attorney
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Department of Community Development - Nora Gierloff AICP, Director
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC)
PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Date: May 26, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
Protocol: Max Baker, AICP, Development Supervisor, Department of Community
Development (DCD) explained the protocol for the virtual meeting as well as
public hearing procedures.
The PC Secretary took roll call.
Present: Chair Karen Simmons; Vice Chair Apneet Sidhu; Commissioners
Louise Strander, Sharon Mann, and Dennis Martinez
Excused
Absent: Commissioner Alexandria Teague
Staff: DCD Director Nora Gierloff, AICP; Development Supervisor Max Baker, AICP;
Long Range Planning Manager Nancy Eklund, AICP; and PC Secretary Wynetta
Bivens
Chair Simmons called the public hearing to order.
Commissioner Martinez moved for Commissioner Sidhu to assume the vacated Vice -Chair
position effective immediately, Commissioner Strander seconded the motion. All
were in favor.
Adopt
Minutes: Commissioner Mann requested that the PC Secretary review the 4/28/ 22
recording to confirm the accuracy of the transcribed final motion in the minutes.
PC agreed the minutes would be adopted at the June meeting.
Upon review of the recording - it was determined that the minutes were accurate
as presented.
Chair Simmons opened the public hearing for:
CASE NUMBERS: N/A
PURPOSE: The 2022 Zoning Code Housekeeping Amendments
LOCATION: Citywide
Chair Simmons swore in persons wishing to speak.
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Max Baker, AICP, Development Supervisor, DCD, continued from where the meeting left off at
the 4/28/ 22 work session for this same agenda topic. He provided some recap and focused on the
items that PC requested staff return and provide additional information.
He noted the following clarifications:
Title 18 - Zoning, 4. - Staff was asked to return with more information on single-family
dwellings standards for; type of review; a variance to the supplement development
standards would go through, whether or not a supplemental development standard is
needed, such as 5:12 roof pitch requirements.
On page eight of the packet, staff has stricken, `Title 9, Traffic Concurrency'. It was
determined after a discussion with the Public Works (PW) Department that it would be a
larger undertaking of a comprehensive explanation. Further, it would require more input
from PW, and they currently do not have the staffing capacity.
The following are new proposed recommendations as amended by the PC:
PC recommendations on housekeeping items:
o Strike section 2a -2d from 18.50.055 - Single -Family Design Standards Exceptions
o Strike section 3b from 18.50.055, regarding criteria that "a house be set back at
least twice the minimum front yard setbacks."
The PC also asks that Council consider future review of distances of adult entertainment
establishments from residential areas.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
The following staff -proposed, and PC -amended recommendations were reviewed and are
carrying forth from the 4/28/ 22 Work Session:
A. 1. 3. Title 8 - Public Peace Morals and Safety - No amendments.
B. 1. Title 9 - Vehicles and Traffic - No amendments.
C. 1. Title 17 - Subdivisions and Plats - No amendments.
D. Title 18 - Zoning:
1.a. - 1.c. - No amendments.
1.d. - PC Recommended the paragraph be amended to — add a double quotation in
front of the word — "Revise" — Replace double quotations with a single
quotation around the words — `Specified Sexual Activities'
2. - 3. - No amendments.
5.c. - 11 - No amendments.
E. 1. Title 19 - Code interpretation on murals was recommended to be codified with no
amendments.
There were no deliberations.
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Final Motion
Vice Chair Sidhu moved to approve the 2022 Housekeeping Code amendments to be forwarded
to City Council for their review, as amended by the PC. Commissioner Martinez seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Chair Simmons closed the public hearing.
Director's Report
Director Gierloff informed the PC that the Finance and Communication Departments are
presenting to each of the boards and commissions, so they are kept in the loop on
upcoming budget issues for 2023-24. They will present to the PC at the June meeting.
Two design reviews will come to PC for review in July or August.
The Mayor's Office is working on filling the vacated PC business representative position,
and hopefully will have a new member confirmed by the July meeting.
Director Gierloff also thanked the PC for their hard work and thoughtful review on the
Housekeeping Code Amendments.
Commissioner Martinez requested that staff provide some history on the re -naming of the
Planning and Economic Development Committee to Planning and Community
Development (PCD).
Adjourned: 8:18 pm
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
PC Secretary
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City of Tukwila
City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 1, 2022 – 5:30 p.m. – Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff Present: Rachel Bianchi, Nora Gierloff, Max Baker, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles
Guest: Elliott Weiss, Community Attributes Inc.
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A.Economic Development Plan Community Engagement
Staff provided an overview of the community engagement plan .
Item(s) for follow-up:
•Consider Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila as a potential partner.
Committee Recommendation
Forward to August 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
B.2022 Muncipal Code Amendment Ordinances
Staff is seeking Council approval of four ordinances to update Municipal Code Titles 8, 17, 18,
and 19. Committee members discussed the proposals and Planning Commission
recommendations.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to August 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
II.MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: DEREK SPECK ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 8/8/22
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Economic Development Plan Community Engagement Process
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 8/8/22 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Admin Svcs DCD Finance Fire P&R Police PW
SPONSOR’S
SUMMARY Council is being asked to provide feedback and consensus approval on the draft community
engagement process for the Economic Development Plan.
REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure Svcs Community Svcs/Safety Finance & Governance Planning & Community Dev.
LTAC Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 8/1/22 COMMITTEE CHAIR: DELOSTRINOS JOHNSON
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Mayor's Office/Economic Development Division
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0 $0 $0
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
8/8/22
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
8/8/22 Informational Memorandum dated 7/25/22
Minutes from the Planning and Community Development Committee of 8/1/22
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
----------------------------------Initials --------------------------------- ITEM NO.
Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor’s review Council review
8/8/22 DCS 5.B.
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
DATE: July 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Economic Development Plan Community Engagement Process
ISSUE
As part of our task to create an Economic Development Plan for the City, staff seeks Council
consensus approval of the community engagement process.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on June 6, 2022, the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a contract up to
$50,000 with Community Attributes, Inc. (CAI) to create an Economic Development Plan. At that time
staff committed to return to Council for approval of the community engagement process. We are
starting the engagement process and would like the Council’s feedback and approval.
Basic Plan: The City and CAI are close to signing a $50,000 contract for a “basic” plan. Under this
scope of work, CAI would conduct research and analysis, write, design, and produce the Plan. It
would also include standard community engagement such as a mobile friendly website, an online
survey and in-person surveys at public meetings, community meetings and events, and gathering
places. This will include Google Translate for the website and online survey. We will also form and
coordinate an advisory committee of approximately eight people to provide general advice on the
process and draft plan.
Expanded Community Outreach: In addition to the $50,000 that Council authorized for creating the
“basic” plan, the Council also provided budget for another $50,000 for expanded community
engagement. This work may include “influencers” and/or community-based organizations to help
engage with various groups based on culture, language, age, etc. It would include tailoring those
contracts to work with those influencers and/or organizations on methods appropriate for each group.
These methods may include surveys, conversations, interviews, focus groups, social media, or other
ways. We hope to find fun and easy ways for the public to engage. As appropriate, tools and methods
would include interpretation, translation, childcare, and participation incentives. The City might
contract with these organizations directly or through CAI. If through CAI, staff may need to return to
Council for approval to increase the amount of their contract.
DISCUSSION
We would like a community engagement process that welcomes Tukwila’s diverse community. This
includes residents, businesses, and property owners. The following are some possibilities. We would
adjust based on availability of partners, resources, etc.
1. City Hosted Opportunities
a. City Boards and Commissions
b. City groups (e.g., Teens for Tukwila)
c. City Facilities (Tukwila Community Center, Permit Counter, Spray Park, etc.)
d. Parks and Recreation events (e.g., “See You in the Park”)
e. Direct door-to-door business visits
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f. National Night Out
g. Public comment at City Council (especially for the draft plan)
2. Community Meetings and Events
3. Community Gathering Places
a. Food Trucks (e.g., at Southgate Mobile Home Park)
b. Saar’s Supersaver grocery store
c. Spice Bridge
d. Tukwila Library
e. Tukwila Village Farmers Market
4. Community Organizations
a. Access to Our Community
b. African Community Housing and Development
c. East African Community Services
d. HealthPoint
e. Para Los Ninos
f. Partners in Employment
g. Refugee Women’s Alliance (REWA)
h. Talitha Consults
i. Tukwila Metropolitan Park District Board
j. Tukwila School District (e.g., Foster High School classes)
5. Business Organizations
a. Business Impact Northwest
b. Evergreen Community Capital
c. Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce
d. Small Business Development Center at Highline College
e. StartZone at Highline College
6. Tools
a. Website
b. Survey (friendly for mobile users)
c. Pop Up materials (e.g., boards, etc.)
d. Incentives to participate
e. Social media to spread awareness
f. Fun!
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. Sufficient funding has already been budgeted.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff would appreciate the Committee’s suggestions on these or other potential engagement
opportunities and consensus approval of the engagement process.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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City Council Planning & Community Development Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 1, 2022 – 5:30 p.m. – Hybrid Meeting; Hazelnut Conference Room & MS Teams
Councilmembers Present: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson, Chair; Kathy Hougardy, Thomas McLeod
Staff Present: Rachel Bianchi, Nora Gierloff, Max Baker, Derek Speck, Brandon Miles
Guest: Elliott Weiss, Community Attributes Inc.
Chair Delostrinos Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
BUSINESS AGENDA
A.Economic Development Plan Community Engagement
Staff provided an overview of the community engagement plan .
Item(s) for follow-up:
•Consider Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila as a potential partner.
Committee Recommendation
Forward to August 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
B.2022 Muncipal Code Amendment Ordinances
Staff is seeking Council approval of four ordinances to update Municipal Code Titles 8, 17, 18,
and 19. Committee members discussed the proposals and Planning Commission
recommendations.
Committee Recommendation
Unanimous approval. Forward to August 8, 2022 Committee of the Whole.
II.MISCELLANEOUS
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 8/8/22
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Contract for Quality Assurance Program Management Services (PMQA) for Public
Works Shops Phase 2
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date Mtg Date 8/15/22 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 8/8/22
SPONSOR Council Mayor Admin Svcs DCD Finance Fire P&R Police PW
SPONSOR’S
SUMMARY The City Council expressed intent to hire a new provider of PMQA services on the Public
Works Shops Phase 2 project. The draft contract replicates the scope of work of the
previous PMQA provider with adjustments to frequency of reporting. The contract proposes
an end date of 12/31/26, the estimated project completion date.
REVIEWED BY Trans&Infrastructure Svcs Community Svcs/Safety Finance & Governance Planning & Community Dev.
LTAC Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$45,000 (not to exceed) $ 45,000 $
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
8/8/22
8/15/22
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
8/8/22 Informational Memo dated 8/1/22
Palewicz Resume
Draft contract
8/15/22
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
----------------------------------Initials --------------------------------- ITEM NO.
Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor’s review Council review
8/8/22 LH
8/15/22 LH 5.C.
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Committee of the Whole
FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Legislative Analyst
DATE: August 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Program Management Quality Assurance Services Contract
ISSUE
Program Management Quality Assurance Service Contract with John Palewicz
BACKGROUND
The City Council expressed intent to hire a new provider of Program Management Quality
Assurance services to provide advice on the activities associated with the Public Works Shops
Phase 2 Project.
Mr. Palewicz was initially recommended by Justine Kim, Owner’s Representative on Public
Works Shops Phase 2. Council President McLeod and Transportation & Infrastructure
Services Committee Chair Kruller met with Mr. Palewicz last month to discuss the partnership
and asked staff to develop a contract and arrange an introduction to the full Council.
The contract scope is identical to that of the previous provider, Steve Goldblatt, but with
timing of reporting adjusted downward to reflect the current project:
Review and comment on overall project budgets, schedule, and delivery strategy;
Meet regularly (project phases may vary in meeting frequency) with the Executive
Project Management team to assess progress, advise, and strategize;
Provide updated quarterly written reports to the Council re budget, schedule, and
progress of all projects; and
Make semiannual presentations to the Council of the review of budget and schedule
status
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is seeking Council consensus on the draft contract for potential final action at the
August 15, 2022 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENT
Resume
Draft contract
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John Palewicz AIA, DBIA, LEED
John Palewicz Consulting LLC
3506 30th Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98199
johnpalewicz@gmail.com
206.391.6090
John Palewicz was at the University of Washington Capital Planning and Development office
for 21 years, primarily as a Director for Major Projects where he managed or directed 24 GC/CM
and DB projects with a total project cost of over $1.2 billion. Representative projects include
Husky Stadium, Montlake Triangle Project, Molecular Engineering and Sciences, New Law
School, Computer Sciences, Savery Hall Renovation, Husky Baseball Ballpark, West Campus
Utility Plant, PACCAR Hall for the Business School, Intramural Activities Building and the
Conibear Shellhouse.
A registered architect, John was with NBBJ Architects for fifteen years prior to the UW.
John is recognized as an authority on alternate project delivery methods for public agency
projects and has participated on a number of related committees, panels and organizations.
CPARB GC/CM Committee member developing updates to the current RCW 39.10
CPARB Design-build Best Practices Committee member, a two years effort to develop
best practices to guide the use of design-build as an alternate public works project
delivery methodology in the State of Washington
Associated General Contractors (AGC) two days annual class on using General
Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) alternate public works, presenter and panel
member since 2010
Associated General Contractors (AGC) annual class on Design-build best practices as a
presenter and panel member
Project Review Committee (PRC) past Chair and member since 2012, the PRC approves
the use of alternative public works by Washington public agencies
Seattle Public Schools Oversight Committee of their Capital Levy program, Building for
Excellence, currently BEX V at $1.4 billion, member since 2007 and current Chair
Dispute Resolution Board Foundation member since 2005, presenter and panel member
at the annual training and conference
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accreditation 2004
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Design-build Professional 2007
Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) Pacific NW Chapter 2016
“Owner of the Year”
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City of Tukwila Contract Number:
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188
A. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT QUALITY
ASSURANCE SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Tukwila, Washington, hereinafter
referred to as “the City”, and John Palewicz, hereinafter referred to as “the Consultant”, in
consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions hereinafter specified.
1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the City to perform program management
quality assurance services in connection with the project titled: Public Works Shops Phase 2
2. Scope of Services. The Consultant agrees to perform the services, identified on Exhibit A
attached hereto, including the provision of all labor, materials, equipment and supplies.
3. Duration of Agreement; Time for Performance. This Agreement shall be in full force and
effect for a period commencing upon execution and ending December 31, 2026 unless sooner
terminated under the provisions hereinafter specified. Work under this Agreement shall
commence upon written notice by the City to the Consultant to proceed. The Consultant shall
perform all services and provide all work product required pursuant to this Agreement no later
than December 31, 2026 unless an extension of such time is granted in writing by the City.
4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by the City for completed work and for services
rendered under this Agreement as follows:
A. Payment for the work provided by the Consultant shall be made at the rate of $220 per
hour, billed in quarter hour increments, provided that the total amount of payment to the
Consultant shall not exceed $45,000 without express written modification of the
Agreement signed by the City.
B. The Consultant may submit vouchers to the City once per month during the progress of
the work for partial payment for that portion of the project completed to date. Such
vouchers will be checked by the City and, upon approval thereof, payment shall be made
to the Consultant in the amount approved.
C. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be
made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the City after the completion of
the work under this Agreement and its acceptance by the City.
D. Payment as provided in this section shall be full compensation for work performed,
services rendered, and for all materials, supplies, equipment and incidentals necessary to
complete the work.
E. The Consultant’s records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept
available for inspection by representatives of the City and the state of Washington for a
period of three (3) years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon
request.
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5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All documents, drawings, specifications and other
materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this
Agreement shall be the property of the City whether the project for which they are made is
executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible
copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with
the Consultant’s endeavors. The Consultant shall not be responsible for any use of the said
documents, drawings, specifications or other materials by the City on any project other than
the project specified in this Agreement.
6. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant shall, in performing the services contemplated by
this Agreement, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances
and regulations, applicable to the services rendered under this Agreement.
7. Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers,
officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages,
losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or
omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages
caused by the sole negligence of the City.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant
and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Consultant’s liability
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant’s negligence. It is further specifically
and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Consultant's
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of
this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. Insurance. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from
or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents,
representatives, or employees. Consultant’s maintenance of insurance as required by the
agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Consultant to the coverage provided
by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in
equity.
A. Minimum Amounts and Scope of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain insurance of the
types and with the limits described below:
1. Commercial General Liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 each
occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate. The City shall be named as an insured
under the Consultant’s business liability insurance policy with respect to the work
performed for the City.
B. Public Entity Full Availability of Contractor Limits. If the contractor maintains higher
insurance limits than the minimums shown above, the Public Entity shall be insured for the
full available limits of Commercial General and Excess or Umbrella liability maintained by
the Contractor, irrespective of whether such limits maintained by the Contractor are greater
than those required by this Contract or whether any certificate of insurance furnished to
the Public Entity evidences limits of liability lower than those maintained by the Contractor.
C. Other Insurance Provision. The Consultant’s business liability insurance policy is to
contain, or be endorsed to contain that it shall be primary insurance with respect to the
City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City
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shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not be contributed or combined
with it.
D. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best rating of not less than A:VII.
E. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and a
copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Consultant
before commencement of the work. Certificates of coverage and endorsements as
required by this section shall be delivered to the City within fifteen (15) days of execution
of this Agreement.
F. Notice of Cancellation. The Consultant shall provide the City with written notice of any
policy cancellation, within two business days of their receipt of such notice.
G. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Consultant to maintain the
insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of contract, upon which the City
may, after giving five business days’ notice to the Consultant to correct the breach,
immediately terminate the contract or, at its discretion, procure or renew such insurance
and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be
repaid to the City on demand, or at the sole discretion of the City, offset against funds due
the Consultant from the City.
9. Independent Contractor. The Consultant and the City agree that the Consultant is an
independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and
employee between the parties hereto. Neither the Consultant nor any employee of the
Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded City employees by virtue of the services
provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise
deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial
insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the
Consultant, or any employee of the Consultant.
10. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or
retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the
Consultant, to solicit or secure this contract, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon
or resulting from the award or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warrant,
the City shall have the right to annul this contract without liability, or in its discretion to deduct
from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee,
commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
11. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under
this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, creed, color, national
origin, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political
affiliation or the presence of any disability in the selection and retention of employees or
procurement of materials or supplies.
12. Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this
Agreement without the express written consent of the City.
13. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the City of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation
provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
14. Termination.
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A. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving ten (10) days
written notice to the Consultant.
B. In the event of the death of a member, partner or officer of the Consultant, or any of its
supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Consultant
hereby agree to complete the work under the terms of this Agreement, if requested to do
so by the City. This section shall not be a bar to renegotiations of this Agreement between
surviving members of the Consultant and the City, if the City so chooses.
15. Applicable Law; Venue; Attorney’s Fees. This Agreement shall be subject to, and the
Consultant shall at all times comply with, all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations, and rules, including the provisions of the City of Tukwila Municipal Code and
ordinances of the City of Tukwila. In the event any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is
instituted to enforce any term of this Agreement, the parties specifically understand and agree
that venue shall be properly laid in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such
action shall be entitled to its attorney’s fees and costs of suit. Venue for any action arising
from or related to this Agreement shall be exclusively in King County Superior Court.
16. Severability and Survival. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is declared
void or unenforceable or limited in its application or effect, such event shall not affect any other
provisions hereof and all other provisions shall remain fully enforceable. The provisions of this
Agreement, which by their sense and context are reasonably intended to survive the
completion, expiration or cancellation of this Agreement, shall survive termination of this
Agreement.
17. Notices. Notices to the City of Tukwila shall be sent to the following address:
City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address:
John Palewicz Consulting, LLC
3506 30th Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
18. Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement, together with attachments or addenda,
represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the City and the Consultant and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No
amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in
writing and signed by the parties.
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DATED this _________ day of ____________________________, 20_____.
CITY OF TUKWILA CONSULTANT
____________________________________ ___________________________________
Allan Ekberg, Mayor John Palewicz
Attest/Authenticated: Approved as to Form:
_________________________ ______________________________________
City Clerk, Christy O’Flaherty Office of the City Attorney
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Exhibit A – Scope of Services
Review and comment on overall project budgets, schedule, and delivery strategy;
Meet regularly (project phases may vary in meeting frequency) with the Executive
Project Management team to assess progress, advise, and strategize;
Provide updated quarterly written reports to the Council re budget, schedule, and
progress of all projects; and
Make semiannual presentations to the Council of the review of budget and schedule
status
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
AUGUST 2022 City Council meetings and Council Committee meetings will be conducted in a hybrid model, with in-person and virtual attendance available.
AUG 8 MON AUG 9 TUE AUG 10 WED AUG 11 THU AUG 12 FRI AUG 13 SAT
Community Services and Safety Committee
5:30 PM
City Hall – Hazelnut Room
Hybrid Meeting
Finance and Governance
Committee
5:30 PM
6300 Building – Duwamish
Room on 2nd Floor
Hybrid Meeting
City Council
Committee of the Whole
Meeting
7:00 PM
City Hall Council
Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
FREE CERT TRAINING
The Cities of Tukwila, Des
Moines and Burien are
partnering to bring CERT
Training back in Fall 2022.
Register as early as
possible. Class will fill
quickly and is limited to 40
participants.
Every Thursday night
from Sep 8 thru Oct 15 at
the Burien Community
Center.
Click here for more
information and to
register.
RESTORATION AT RIVERTON
WORK PARTY
Park steward and Green Tukwila
staff are now hosting monthly work
parties at Riverton Park.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Click here to sign-up.
Park Commission
5:30 PM
Tukwila Community Center
See below for more info.
SEE YOU IN THE PARK
Join Parks & Recreation staff for
Summer Park-A-Lympics games,
food truck Mami Tran, and music by
Clave Gringa.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Riverton Park
13263 Macadam Rd S
Click here for more information.
Community Oriented Policing Citizens
Advisory Board
6:30 PM
Tukwila Justice Center
Hybrid Meeting
HIGH SCHOOL
RESOURCE FAIR
Join King County’s
Reconnect to Opportunity
Program for a drive-thru
style resource fair as they
pass out backpacks, school
supplies, food and resource
to families in our King
County communities.
3 PM – 5 PM
645 Andover Park W
For more information,
contact Greg Brooks at
206-321-2680 or
grbrooks@kingcounty.gov
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DONATE BLOOD IN AUGUST
AND ENTER TO WIN A
PORTABLE KARAOKE MACHINE AND IPAD MINI!
Your donation is critical! Our
community is dangerously low on
the platelets and Type O blood
needed to supply each of the
cancer and surgery patients.
To schedule an appointment,
call 1-800-398-7888.
Click here for more
information and to schedule
an appointment online.
AUG 15 MON AUG 16 TUE AUG 17 WED AUG 18 THU AUG 19 FRI AUG 20 SAT
Planning and
Community Development Committee
5:30 PM
City Hall – Hazelnut Room
Hybrid Meeting
Transportation and
Infrastructure Services
Committee
5:30 PM
6300 Building – Duwamish
Room on 2nd Floor
Hybrid Meeting
City Council Regular
Meeting
7:00 PM
City Hall Council
Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
Join us for music and dancing
with Don Dance – Karen Youth
Music & Dance starting at 5:30 PM.
All communities welcome. The
Farmers Market accepts EBT cards.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tukwila Village Plaza
14350 Tukwila Int’l Blvd
Free Summer Meal is offered to
youth 18 years and younger.
Meal service time is
4:30 PM– 6:30 PM.
Click here for more information
on FREE Summer Meal Programs
for youths 18 years and younger.
Civil Service
Commission 5:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Clean your closets, earn money,
shop for bargains, and meet your
neighbors while you support
reuse and recycling.
Map of the sale locations will
be available on Aug 18.
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Click here to get more information and sign up as a
seller.
For more information, call 206-
433-7141 or email
recycle@TukwilaWA.gov.
TUKWILA COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE AUG 20 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Deadline to register and get on the map is Aug 17. The map will be available to shoppers on Aug 18. Click here for more information.
POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING PROCESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Tukwila Police Department is seeking members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the Police Department hiring
process as members of an interview panel for selection of Police Department staff. Click here for more information and to apply.
THE CITY WANTS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET
The new budget cycle will be challenging for the City. Revenues are slow to return to pre-pandemic levels. Inflation is at its highest level in
40 years, resulting in higher costs for supplies, materials and wages. We have a budget tool that you can make budget adjustments. Your
challenge is to develop a balanced budget. Click here for more information.
DRIVE THRU PICK-UP 3118 S 140TH ST TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
VOLUNTEERS – In need of volunteers between 8 AM – 1 PM for food packaging Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and food distributions
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Click here to sign-up to volunteer.
DONORS – Please donate at TukwilaPantry.org.
FREE SUMMER YOUTH ORCA PASS
KC Metro is providing free Summer Youth ORCA passes to all 8th – 12th grade students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches at their schools.
Click here to sign-up.
NEW TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER MON THRU SAT 5 AM – 1 AM SUNDAYS 6 AM – 12 AM
KC Metro has launched a new pilot program that will provide on-demand transportation service from anywhere in Tukwila to the Tukwila Community Center.
Click here for more information and rates.
COVID-19 TESTING
Rapid, over the counter COVID tests are now widely available around King County. These tests are also known as home-based self-collected COVID tests or antigen tests and
provide results in 15 minutes. Click here for more information. Click here to find COVID testing sites by location in King County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
All Washingtonians ages 5 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination—and now also babies and children 6 months and older. For more information, visit
Getting vaccinated in King County or call 206-477-3977. You can also search at vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov Interpreters available for assistance. Telephone-to-text
relay service: Dial 711 or 1-800-833-6384. Tactile interpretation: seattledbsc.org.
CRAFT-ASTIC FRIDAYS AT TUKWILA LIBRARY AUG 5, 12, 19 AND 26 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The library will provide the crafts and you bring the creativity! For all ages and must register due to limited space. Reasonable accommodations for people
with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least 7 days BEFORE the event. Click here to register.
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS AND TWEENS
Join KCLS online for fun activities. Participate in writing, arts, coding, trivia and more! Click here for the events and to register.
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Tentative Agenda Schedule
MEETING 1 –
REGULAR
MEETING 2 –
C.O.W.
MEETING 3 –
REGULAR
MEETING 4 –
C.O.W.
AUGUST 1
See below link for the agenda
packet to view the agenda items:
August 1, 2022
Regular Meeting
AUGUST 8
See below link for the agenda
packet to view the agenda items:
August 8, 2022
Committee of the Whole Meeting
AUGUST 15
PRESENTATIONS
- End of Season Update – Seattle
Seawolves.
- An update on Seattle Southside
Tourism Authority.
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract
with Pacific Exteriors LLC for the City
Hall Siding Repairs Project, in the
amount of $113,399.34.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 2022 Code Amendments
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for Program Management
Quality Assurance Services with
John Palewicz, in the amount not to
exceed $45,000.00.
NEW BUSINESS
Noise Ordinance discussion.
AUGUST 22
Special Meeting to follow
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for the Sewer Lift Station #5
Retrofit Project in the amount of
$216,905.25.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for the South 131st Place
Drainage Improvement Project in
the amount of $286,366.00.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign an
Interlocal Agreement for Duwamish
Basin Stewardship.
- Authorize the Mayor to sign
Amendment #1 for the Macadam
Watermain Construction Project, in
the amount of $300,000.00.
MEETING 1 –
REGULAR
MEETING 2 –
C.O.W.
MEETING 3 –
REGULAR
MEETING 4 –
C.O.W.
SEPTEMBER 5
No Council or Committee meetings
due to the holiday.
SEPTEMBER 12
SPECIAL ISSUES
An Interlocal Agreement with the Puget
Sound Auto Theft Task Force.
Special Meeting to follow
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal
Agreement with the Puget Sound Auto
Theft Task Force.
SEPTEMBER 19
CONSENT AGENDA
- A resolution authorizing the
cancellation of outstanding General
Fund claims and payroll checks.
- A resolution ordering the cancellation
of past due accounts receivables.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COVID-19 Bi-weekly Report.
SEPTEMBER 26
PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning Code Amendments.
SPECIAL ISSUES
- Zoning Code Amendments.
- Tourism and Lodging Tax Update.
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