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Cover page to Ordinance 1671
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
Ordinance 1671 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
1758 §16
1833 §15
1837 §3
1838
1842 §9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING NUMEROUS CHAPTERS OF THE TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DECRIMINALIZE VARIOUS OFFENSES
LISTED THEREIN AND RECONSTITUTING ALL SUCH OFFENSES
AS CIVIL VIOLATIONS; ESTABLISHING A NOTICE AND ORDER
G Z J� OF VIOLATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A FINE SCHEDULE AND
APPEAL PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Section 1. New Chapter 8.45 Created. There is hereby created a new Chapter
8.45, Civil Violations, to read as follows:
Chanter 8.45
Civil Violations
8.45.010 Title, Purpose and Legislative Findings. This chapter may be cited as the Civil
Violations. Code. The purpose of this chapter is to decriminalize numerous matters
which now constitute criminal offenses under various provisions of the Tukwila
Municipal Code. The decriminalized sections are reconstituted herein as civil
violations pursuant to the authority of the City Council set forth at RCW 35A.11.020.
The City Council finds as facts that decriminalizing the listed offenses, and
imposing a schedule of clearly defined monetary penalties for violations, coupled with
the establishment of a prompt and inexpensive administrative appeal process, will
allow for a more effective and efficient system to enforce certain portions of the
Tukwila Municipal Code. At the same time, traditional law enforcement resources can
be reallocated to traditional law enforcement services, and the civil violations listed
herein can be removed from the criminal justice system.
8.45.020 Definitions. Unless a different meaning is plainly required, the following
definitions shall apply.
(1) "Applicable Department Director" shall mean the director of the
department empowered to enforce a City code or ordinance, or his /her
designated representative who may be the enforcement officer.
(2) "Civil Violation" shall mean a non criminal violation of a provision
of a City code or ordinance.
(3) "Enforcement Officer" shall mean any employee(s) appointed by
the applicable department director to inspect for code violations and issue
violation notices.
(4) 'Person" shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association,
corporation, company or organization of any kind, including but not
limited to any person who is a property owner, is in control of any
property in any fashion, or is causing, allowing, or participating in any
prohibited activity.
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(5) "Hearing Officer the position of a Hearing Officer is hereby
created and shall mean any person appointed by the Mayor, and
approved by the City Council, including but not limited to a City
employee(s), or any other person or entity hired for the purpose of
presiding over appeals filed pursuant to this chapter.
8.45.030 Civil Violations. Unless otherwise provided, any person violating any
provision, or failing to comply with any of the requirements, of the following sections
of the Tukwila Municipal Code, as now in effect or as may hereafter be amended, shall
have committed a civil violation:
Chapter 5.04 Licenses Generally
Chapter 8.22 Noise
Chapter 8.28 Nuisances
Section 9.32.040 Abatement and Removal of Automobile Hulks and /or Abandoned
Vehicles on Private Property Contents
Section 9.32.110 Unlawful to Abandon Junk Motor Vehicles
Section 9.32.120 Abandoning Vehicles Unlawful
Title 11 Streets and Sidewalks
Chapter 12.08 Park Rules and Regulations
Chapter 13.08 Underground Utility Installation
Title 14 Water and Sewers
Chapter 16.04 Building Code
Chapter 16.16.072 Parking in Fire Lanes Prohibited
Chapter 16.52 Flood Plain Management
Chapter 16.54 Land Altering
Title 17 Subdivisions and Plats
Title 18 Zoning
Title 19 Sign Code
Ordinance 1660 Commute Trip Reduction Plan and Program
8.45.040 Penalty.
(a) Any act constituting a violation of the provisions of this chapter, or a failure to
comply with any of its requirements, shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of up
to $100 for each of the first five days that a violation exists and up to $500 for each
subsequent day that a violation exists.
(b) Payment of any such monetary penalty pursuant to this chapter shall not relieve
any person of the duty to correct the violation as set forth in the applicable Notice and
Order.
8.45.050 Notice and Order.
(a) The applicable department director or designee, acting in the capacity of
enforcement officer, shall issue a notice and order, directed to the person whom the
applicable department director has determined to be in violation of any provision
enumerated in Section 8.45.030 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The notice and order
shall contain:
(1) The street address or any other description sufficient for identification of
the premises upon which the violation occurred or is occurring.
(2) A statement that the applicable department director has found a person to
be in violation of any section of the Tukwila Municipal Code enumerated in
Section 8.45.030, with a brief and concise description of the facts or conditions
found to render such person in violation of such section.
(3) A statement of any action required to be taken as determined by the
applicable department director. If the applicable department director has
determined to assess a civil penalty, the order shall require that the penalty shall
be paid within ten days from the date of receipt of the notice and order.
(4) A statement advising that the person may appeal from the notice and
order or from any action of the applicable department director to the Hearing
Officer; provided that the appeal is made in writing as provided in this chapter
and filed with the City Clerk within ten days from the date of receipt of the
notice and order, and that failure to so appeal shall constitute a waiver of all
rights to any additional administrative hearing and determination of the matter.
(b) The notice and order, and any amended or supplemental notice and order, shall
be served upon the person either personally or by mailing a copy of such notice and
order by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to such person at his
or her last known address.
8.45.060 Appeal From Notice and Order.
(a) The Hearing Officer is designated to hear appeals filed pursuant to Section
8.45.050. The Hearing Officer may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting such appeals.
(b) Any person may, within ten days after receipt of a notice and order, file with the
City Clerk a written notice of appeal containing the following:
(1) A heading with the words: "Before the Hearing Officer of the City of
Tukwila;
(2) A caption reading: "Appeal of
appellants participating in the appeal;
giving the names of all
(3) A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants
in the property involved in the notice and order;
(4) A brief statement of the specific order or action protested, together with
any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant or
appellants;
(5) A brief statement of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed
that the notice and order should be reversed, modified, or otherwise set aside;
(6) The signature of all persons named as appellants, and their official
mailing addresses;
(7) The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of each
appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal.
(c) Upon timely receipt of a notice of appeal, the Hearing Officer shall fix a date,
time and place for the hearing of the appeal. The City Clerk shall give written notice of
the time and place of the hearing at least ten days prior to the hearing date established
by the Hearing Officer, by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, by certified mail
with return receipt requested, addressed to each appellant at his or her address shown
on the notice of appeal.
(d) At the hearing, the appellant or appellants shall be entitled to appear in person,
and to be represented by counsel and to offer such evidence as may be pertinent and
material to the notice and order. The rules of evidence need not be followed.
(e) Only those matters or issues specifically raised by the appellant or appellants in
the written notice of appeal shall be considered in the hearing of the appeal.
(f) Within ten business days following conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing
Officer shall issue a written decision which may affirm, modify, or overrule the notice
and order of the applicable department director, and may further impose additional
terms and conditions regarding material issues.
(g) Failure of any person to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and
adjudication of the notice and order, and shall constitute a bar to judicial review.
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(h) Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Hearing Officer may appeal that
decision to the Board of Adjustment by filing with the City Clerk a written notice of
appeal in the same form as set forth in 8.45.060(b), within seven days after receipt of the
decision of the Hearing Officer. A complete copy of the Hearing Officer's written
decision and all exhibits accepted by the Hearing Officer, shall be transmitted to the
Board of Adjustment and the appeal shall be placed upon the agenda of the Board of
Adjustment within sixty days after receipt of the notice of appeal. Written notice of the
time and place of the hearing shall be given to the appellant(s) at least ten days prior to
the date of the Board of Adjustment hearing, by mailing a copy thereof, postage
prepaid, by certified mail with return receipt requested, addressed to each appellant at
his or her address shown on the notice of appeal. The Board of Adjustment shall not be
limited to the record considered by the Hearing Officer, and may affirm, deny, or
modify the decision of the Hearing Officer.
(i) Within ten business days following the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of
Adjustment shall issue written findings of fact and conclusions, supported by the
record, and a decision which may affirm, modify, or overrule the decision of the
Hearing Officer, and may further impose additional terms and conditions regarding
material issues.
(j) Any appeal of a decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be appealed by writ of
review to the Superior Court within fourteen days of the Board of Adjustment's
decision.
(k) Enforcement of any requirement of a notice and order, or suspension or
revocation of any business license, or other order shall be stayed during the pendency
of any appeal which is properly and timely filed.
(1) The City is authorized to institute any proceedings necessary to collect any civil
penalty imposed hereunder or otherwise to enforce any provision of this chapter. In
the event of litigation to collect any civil penalty imposed hereunder, the prevailing
party shall be awarded reasonable costs and attorney fees.
8.45.070 Authority to Inspect. The applicable department director or his /her designee
may inspect properties as necessary to determine whether persons have complied with
conditions of any permits and, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that
noncompliance exists, may enter upon such premises at all reasonable times to inspect
the same. The applicable department director shall present proper credentials to the
owner or other person in charge of the premises before demanding entry. If such entry
is refused or if the owner or tenant or person in charge of the premises cannot be
located, the applicable department director or his /her designee shall have recourse to
every remedy provided by law to secure entry, including, but not limited to,
application for a search warrant.
Section 2. Chapter 8.22.290 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.22.290 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the
requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 3. Chapter 8.28.260 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.28.260 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the
requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 4. Chapter 9.32.200 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
9.32.200 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the
requirements, of Section 9.32.040, .110 or .120. shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of Chapter 8.45.
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Section 5. Chapter 11.22.220 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
11.22.220 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 6. Chapter 13.08.120 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
13.08.120 Enforcement. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any
of the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of
Chapter 8.45.
Section 7. Chapter 14.06.070 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
14.06.070 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 8. Chapter 14.16.110 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
14.16.110 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 9. 16.04.030(1)(a) Uniform codes adopted. Chapter 16.04.030(1)(a) of the
Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.04.030(1)(a). Section 205 of the Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, is amended to
include: Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the
requirements, of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 10. Chapter 16.16.070 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
16.16.070 Amendments to Uniform Fire Code. Section 16.16.070 of the Tukwila
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Sections 10.201- 10.206 of The Uniform Fire Code (1991 Edition) adopted
by this chapter is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sections 10.201 10.206.
(1) General. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this section:
(A) "Fire apparatus access road(s)" means that area within any
public right of way, easement, or private property designated for
the purpose of permitting fire trucks and other firefighting or
emergency equipment to use, travel upon and park.
(B) "Park", "Parking "Stop "Stand or "Standing means the
halting of a vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, whether
occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or fire
official or traffic control signal or sign.
(C) "Vehicle" means a machine propelled by power, other than
human power, designed to travel along the ground or rail, by the
use of wheels, treads, runners or slides, and shall include, without
limitation, truck automobile, trailer, motorcycle, tractor buggy,
wagon and locomotive.
(3) Requirements Standards.
(A) When required by The Fire Department, hard surfaced fire
apparatus access road(s) shall be provided around facilities which,
by their size, location, design or contents warrant access which
exceeds that normally provided by the proximity of city streets.
(B) Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be required when any
portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150
feet from Fire Department vehicle access.
(4) Surface. Fire apparatus access road(s) shall be either asphalt or
reinforced concrete, a minimum two inches thick, or when specifically
authorized by The Fire Department, compacted crushed rock or other
alternate surfaces may be used. Fire apparatus access roads shall be
designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
(5) Width. The minimum unobstructed width of a fire apparatus
access road shall be not less than 20 feet.
(6) Vertical clearance. All fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
Exceptions:
(A) When conditions prevent the installation of an approved fire
apparatus access road, The Chief may permit the installation of a
fire protection system or systems in lieu of a road.
(B) When there are not more than two Group R Division 3 or
Group M occupancies, the requirements of this section may be
modified, provided, in the opinion of The Chief, fire fighting or
rescue operations would not be impaired.
(C) Clearances or widths required by this section may be
increased or decreased when, in the opinion of The Chief,
clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus
access.
(7) Turning Radius. The turning radius of a fire apparatus access road
shall be approved by The Chief.
(8) Turnarounds. All dead end fire apparatus access roads in excess of
150 feet shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning
around of fire apparatus.
(9) Bridges. When a bridge is required to be used as access under this
section, it shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
applicable sections of The Uniform Building Code or other regulations
adopted by The City and shall use designed live loading sufficient to
carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
(10) Grade. The gradient for a fire apparatus access road shall not
exceed 15 percent.
(11) Obstruction. The required width of any fire apparatus access road
shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles.
Minimum required widths and clearances established under this section
shall be maintained at all times.
(12) Signs.
(A) When required, approved signs or other approved notices
shall be provided and maintained for fire apparatus access roads to
identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction thereof or both.
(B) Fire apparatus access roads shall be identified by painting
the curb yellow and a four inch wide line and block letters two feet
high, painted in the lane, at fifty foot intervals, stating, "FIRE
LANE NO PARKING color to be bright yellow, or by the posting
of signs stating, "FIRE LANE NO PARKING and painting the
curb. Signs shall be posted on or immediately next to the curb line
or on the building. Signs shall be twelve inches by eighteen inches
and shall have letters and background of contrasting color, readily
readable from at least a fifty foot distance. Signs shall be spaced
not further than fifty feet apart nor shall they be more than four
feet from the ground.
(13) Fire Apparatus Road(s) as part of Driveways and /or Parking
Areas. The Fire Department may require that areas specified for use as
driveways or private thoroughfares shall not be used for parking. These
areas, when specified, shall be marked or identified by one of the two
means detailed in subsection 12(b).
(14) Existing Buildings. When The Fire Department determines that a
hazard due to inaccessibility of fire apparatus, exists around existing
buildings, they may require fire apparatus access road(s) to be
constructed and maintained.
(15) Enforcement. It shall be the joint duty of The Tukwila Fire Chief
and The Tukwila Police Chief and /or their authorized designee(s) to
enforce subsection 10.207(m). It shall be the duty of The Tukwila Fire
Chief or his authorized designee(s) to enforce other subsections of 10.201-
10.206.
(16) Violation Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of
section 10.201 10.206 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction, shall result in a fine of not more than twenty -five dollars or by
imprisonment for not more then thirty days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
(B) Appendix A- VI -C -5 of The Uniform Fire Code (1991
Edition) as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Bail Schedule
SECTION OFFENSE BAIL
3.101 Unlawful continuance of a hazard
3.102 Compliance with order or notice
3.103 Unlawful use of tag affixed
3.104 Unlawful removal of a tag
10.207 Fire apparatus access roads
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$25.00
Bail for all other violations is $75.00 plus court costs. Fines are
forfeitable on the first offense and mandatory appearance is
required on second offense.
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(C) Section 13.203 is hereby amended to read as follows:
False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused
or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner.
False alarms, in excess of two per year, shall be fined under the
following schedule:
1) First false alarm no fine
2) Second false alarm warning
3) Third false alarm $25.00
4) Fourth and subsequent false alarms $50.00
The number of false alarms shall be calculated by calendar year
beginning September 1, and ending August 31.
(D) Section 2.105 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Ed., as adopted
by this chapter is amended to read as follows:
Authority of Fire Personnel to Exercise Powers of Police Officers.
The chief, members of the fire prevention bureau and fire
suppression lieutenants shall have the powers of a police officer in
performing their duties under this code.
Section 11. Chapter 16.16.072 of the Tukwila Municipal Court is hereby created
to read as follows:
16.16.072 Parking in Fire Lanes Prohibited. Except when necessary to avoid conflict
with other traffic, or in compliance with the direction of a police or fire official or traffic
control sign, signal or device, no person shall:
(a) Stop, stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, at any place where
official fire lane signs are posted, except:
(1) Momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers, or
(2) Temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading
property.
(b) Any violation of this provision, or failure to comply with any of the
requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of
Chapter 8.45.
Section 12. Chapter 16.52.080 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
16.52.080 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 13. Chapter 16.54.300 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
16.54.300 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 14. Section 16.54.330(a) is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.54.330(a) Avveals. Appeals to Director. Any person aggrieved by the action of any
public works staff designated to enforce or administer any provision of this chapter
may appeal such action to the director of the department of public works for the City.
Such appeals may be in person or in writing and shall be made within fourteen days
from the date that the action subject to appeal was initiated.
Section 15. Chapter 17.32.020 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.32.020 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 16. Chapter 18.96.110 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
18.96.110 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements, of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 17. Chapter 19.36.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
19.36.010 Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of this chapter shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 18. Section 13.0(c) of Ordinance No. 1660 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
13.0(c) Penalties. Any violation of any provision, or failure to comply with any of the
requirements of this ordinance shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter
8.45.
Section 19. Section 8.22.250 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled
Enforcement Right of entry, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 20. Section 8.22.260 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled
Enforcement Administrative proceedings, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 21. Section 8.22.270 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled
Enforcement Administrative procedure, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 22. Section 8.22.280 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Appeals, is
hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 23. Section 8.28.210 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Person
defined, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 24. Section 8.28.220 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Abatement,
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 25. Section 8.28.230 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Care in
abatement of nuisance Assistance and Means, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 26. Chapter 11.48 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Unlawful
Acts, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 27. Chapter 11.52 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Impounding
Nuisances, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 28. Chapter 11.56 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Violations, is
hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 29. Section 12.08.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Property
destruction prohibited, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 30. Section 12.08.050 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Molesting
animals, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 31. Section 12.08.080 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Obscene
conduct prohibited, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 32. Section 16.52.060 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Appeals,
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 33. Section 16.54.330(b) of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled
Appeals, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 34. Section 18.96.080 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled
Enforcement, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 35. Section 18.96.090 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Filing of
complaints, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 36. Section 18.96.100 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled
Violations, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 37. Section 19.36.020 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, entitled Enforcing
authority, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 38. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 39. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force
five days after publication of the attached summary which is hereby approved.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this 0 day of
,1993.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By r
Office of the City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 5- ?,_g
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: J3
PUBLISHED: /D-
EFFECTIVE DATE: /D 6 9--3
ORDINANCE NO.: /(o 7/
Joh Rants, Mayor
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. Ao 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING NUMEROUS CHAPTERS OF
THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DECRIMINALIZE
VARIOUS OFFENSES LISTED THEREIN AND
RECONSTITUTING ALL SUCH OFFENSES AS CIVIL
VIOLATIONS; ESTABLISHING A NOTICE AND ORDER OF
VIOLATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A FINE SCHEDULE AND
APPEAL PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On 2 2 k-, 3 the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance
No. /6 7/ decriminalizing several offenses in the Tukwila Municipal Code, setting a fine
schedule and establishing an appeal process; providing for severability and establishing an
effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a
written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
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APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of
Published: Seattle Times 10/1/93
(Jan E. Cantu, City Clerk