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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
6. COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
Oversized V ehic1es Code Amendment
7. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
8. AUDIENCE COMMENT
9. ADJOURN
Commissioners
John Caulfield, Chair
Dini Duclos
William Drake
Grant Newport
Tony Moore (Alternate #2)
Lawson Bronson (Alternate #4)
Hope Elder, Vice-Chair
Dave Osaki
Marta Justus Foldi
Christine Nelson (Alternate #1)
Merle Pfeifer (Alternate #3)
City Staff
Kathy McClung. CDS Director
Margaret Clark, Senior Planner
E. Tina Piety. Administrative Assistant
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MEETING MINUTES
Commissioners present: John Caulfield, Hope Elder, Dave Osaki, Grant Newport, Bill Drake, and Dini
Duclos. Commissioners absent (excused): Marta Justus Foldi. Alternate Commissioners present: Lawson
Bronson, Merle Pfeifer, and Christine Nelson. Alternate Commissioners absent: Tony Moore (unexcused).
Staff present: Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung, Code Compliance Officer
Martin Nordby, Consultant Janet Shull, Assistant City Attorney Karen Jorgensen, and Administrative
Assistant E. Tina Piety.
Chair Caulfield called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m.
ApPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was m/s/c to adopt the June 18,2003, minutes as presented.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None.
ÁDMINISTRA TIVE REpORT
None.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING - Oversized Vehicle Code Amendment
Mr. Nordby presented the staff report, He stated that the purpose of the amendment is to add a definition
for commercial vehicles and to revise the code to be more specific to commercial vehicles and more
accommodating to recreational vehicles, He has incorporated the Planning Commission concerns made at
the Workshop. In answer to a question, he stated that of some 66 complaint cases in the last 13 years, eight
are still open that have to do with oversized vehicles, and all but one concerns commercial vehicles. The
meeting was opened for Public Testimony at 7:07 p.rn.
Marie Sciacqua, Federal Way Homeowner - She has owned a home here since 1976 in an area
that does not have any covenants, and therefore, depends upon the City to help maintain the
neighborhood. She showed the Commission pictures of various "commercial" vehicles that have
been parked in her neighborhood by a particular neighbor. There have been different vehicles at
different times, and the current neighbor is parking an older vehicle that is very noisy and an
eyesore. She lives on a cul-de-sac and at times the vehicles have caused sight-distance problems,
There are a number of children in the neighborhood and she is concerned that the current vehicle
does not have a back-up alarm to warn the children (and others) that it is backing up. She
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commented that when she tried to deal with this neighbor, her boyfriend's car was egged. She
has called the police when appropriate, but this issue is a low priority for them. She feels this
amendment is a step in the right direction.
Lawson Bronson, Alternate Planning Commissioner - He sees two problems with this
amendment. First, it does not identify any citizen who is requesting the change and he feels
changes to the code should be sought by citizens and not be initiated by City staff. His second
concern is that the City should not be making something illegal that has been legal for many
years. He stated that he purposely bought in an area without covenants so that he would not be
restricted,
Commissioner Osaki asked what recourse does someone have to store/park a commercial vehicle? There
are exemptions for particular reasons (such as loading and unloading), but because staff added "Except for
commercial vehicles., ," to the exceptions section, there will be no exceptions for commercial vehicles for
long-term parking/storage, Large recreational vehicles and boats may be allowed pursuant to a use process
review, He noted that in the last 13 years, no one has applied for an exemption.
In response to an inquiry, Mr. Nordby commented that this code amendment would have a positive impact
upon his workload because it will eliminate most of the recreational vehicle complaints and will allow him
to resolve citizen's concerns.
Ms. McClung responded to Mr. Bronson's concern regarding City staff initiating code amendments, She
commented that since staff uses the code on a daily basis, it is part of their responsibility to be aware of and
identify any problems or issues with implementation of the code, A list is kept that is updated as problems
and/or issues arise. At the beginning of the year, this list goes to the City Council, who prioritizes the
problems/issues, and thereby develops the Planning Commission Work Program.
Mr, Nordby was asked why the 10,000 GVW limit? He replied that is the weight of the larger personal
pick-ups.
Commissioner Hope commented that she feels that most problems have to do with vehicles parked on the
street, which is a police issue, and therefore, she does not support this code amendment. Other
commissioners expressed their concern that there is no provision for long-term parking/storage of
commercial vehicles.
It was m/s/c (four yes, one no, one abstain) to adopt the proposed text amendment with the change of
adding commercial vehicles to the exceptions through a Process III.
PUBLIC HEARING - Changes to Neighborhood Business Use Zone Charts Code Amendment
Ms. Shull delivered the staff report. These code amendments are in response to a citizen's request for the
following text amendments:
1) Add churches, synagogues, and other places of worship to the permitted uses in the
Neighborhood Business (BN) zone.
2) Increase the allowable density from 12 dwelling units per acre to 24 dwelling units per acre
and remove restrictions for multiple family on the ground floor in the BN zone.
3) Add health clubs to the permitted uses in the BN zone.
4) Add batting cages to the permitted uses in the BN zone,
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After researching the requests, City staff made these recommendations:
1) Recommend that the BN Use Zone Charts be amended to add churches, synagogues, and
other places of worship as a permitted use. A new use zone chart for this use was developed.
2) Recommend that FWCC Section 22-725 be amended to increase the allowable density to one
unit per 2,400 square feet of lot area, or 18 units per acre. While this is less than was asked
for, it would bring the allowable density to the same standard as that currently permitted in
the Community Business zone. Allowing multiple family on the ground floor in the BN zone
would be inconsistent with how multiple family is permitted in the other mixed-use zones in
the City.
3) Recommended that health clubs up to 25,000 square feet in size be allowed in the BN zone.
This use would be added to FWCC Section 22-722.
4) Recommend that "retail establishment providing entertainment, recreational, or cultural
services or activities" be added to the permitted uses in FWCC Section 22-722, with a
maximum square footage of25,OOO square feet,
There was no public testimony, Commissioner Duclos commented that when batting cages were proposed
for Celebration Park, many complaints were made about the possible noise and lights. Ms. Shull replied
that this would be an indoor facility. Commissioner Newport commented that batting cages tend to draw
from the entire region, not just the neighborhood. This goes beyond the intent of the BN zone. Ms. Shull
replied that is why the size is restricted to 25,000 square feet, in the beliefthat a small facility would not
have a regional draw, but a neighborhood draw. Chair Caulfield commented that the City should not allow
"just anything" in the BN zone, but rather should encourage redevelopment.
It was m/s/c (unanimous) to adopt staff recommendation #1 in regards to allowing churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship as a permitted use, It was m/s/c (unanimous) to adopt staff recommendation #2
in regards to increasing the allowable density to one unit per 2,400 square feet of lot area, or 18 units per
acre. It was m/s/c (two no, four yes) to adopt staff recommendation #3 in regards to allowing health clubs
up to 25,000 square feet in size. Commissioner Osaki expressed concern that a large health club will draw
from outside of the neighborhood and if open 24 hours, could be a nuisance at night. It was m/sð(three no,
three yes, a tie always fails) to adopt staff recommendation #4 in regards to allowing "retail establishment
providing entertainment, recreational, or cultural services or activities," It was felt the size was not
neighborhood friendly,
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None,
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None,
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p,m.
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Federal Way
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Amendments to Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Chapter 22, Article XIII,
Division 11, "Vehicles and Boats" (Oversized Vehicles)
Planning Commission Meeting of October 29, 2003
I.
BACKGROUND
The proposed code amendments to Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Chapter 22, Article XIII,
Division 11, "Vehicles and Boats" (Oversized Vehicles) were presented to the City Council at their
September 2 and 16, 2003 public meetings for first and second readings respectively (Exhibit A).
During these meetings there was testimony both in favor and against the amendments from
members of the public. At the end of the Council deliberations on September 16, 2003, the
Council made a motion for staff to research those items discussed in Section II of this staff report
and take the amendments back to the Planning Commission for additional review and possible
revision. Staff has also addressed testimony from the neighbors, which is discussed in Section III
of this report.
II.
RESEARCH REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
A.
The Council requested staff to research and respond to the following:
1.
Prepare a matrix comparing how other jurisdictions regulate commercial vehicles,
boats and recreational vehicles on lots in residential zones.
Compare Federal Way regulations governing on-street parking of Oversize
Vehicles and parking of Oversize Vehicles on lots in residential zones.
Research whether there are any regulations that would prohibit big diesel trucks
from starting up in the middle of night. Research whether the Home Occupation
section of the code could regulate this.
Research regulations governing leaking of hydraulic fluids.
2,
3.
4.
B.
Staff has responded to each of these items as follows:
1.
Comparison Matrix
Staff researched the codes and spoke to staff of Bellevue, Tacoma, Auburn,
Tukwila, Kent, Sumner, Renton and Redmond to obtain information on whether
theses cities regulate commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles and boats
within residential zones. The results are shown in Table I, which compare
regulations of commercial vehicles and in Table II, which compare regulations of
boats and recreational vehicles.
In general, use of private property, in this case storage and parking of vehicles is
regulated through the Zoning Code and the Traffic Code regulates parking in rights
of ways. All the cities contacted have adopted regulations to govern on-street
parking, however Auburn, Kent and Renton have no regulations to prohibit parking
of commercial vehicles in residential areas/zones and Auburn, Tukwila arid Renton
do not regulate recreational vehicles or boats in residential areas/zones. In
addition, the majority of the cities that regulate commercial vehicles, with the
exception of Bellevue and Tukwila, regulate commercial vehicles based on gross
weight vehicle rating (GVWR), with the majority of cities using a 10,000 Ib GVWR
cut off between commercial and non-commercial vehicles. There were fewer
similarities between how the cities contacted regulate recreational vehicles and
boats; however, most had some requirement for screening. For specific differences
between cities, please refer to Tables I and II.
2.
Federal Way Regulations Governing On-Street Parking
FWCC, Section 15-82, Parking commercial vehicles in residential areas states "No
person shall park a commercial vehicle which is more than 80 inches wide overall
on any street or alley in residential areas zoned SE, RS and RM between the hours
of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m."
Based on recent communication from the City's Public Safety Department, the
police are enforcing this code section.
3.
Regulations Governing Large Diesel Trucks And Noise At Night
The City of Federal Way has no existing regulations that govern a large diesel truck
parked within any zone in the City starting and running its engine at night. In researching
the regulations of the other cities mentioned previously, we found that several cities
including Renton, Sumner and Burien regulated the operation of vehicles at night. Renton
prohibits a vehicle over 12,000 Ibs GVWR and located within 500 feet of residential
buildings from operating any motor, engine, compressor or other device for more than 10
consecutive minutes or a total of ten minutes within a two-hour period between the
hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The City of Sumner prohibits a commercial vehicle on a public
right of way and located within 500 feet of residential dwellings from operating any
motor, engine, compressor or other device for more than 10 minutes in a 2-hour period.
The City of Burien requires that between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., no
person shall park a commercial vehicle upon the public right-of-way within 500 feet of
residential dwellings and permit any motor, engine, compressor or other device to
operate for more than 10 consecutive minutes or a total of 10 minutes within any two-
hour period.
There was also a question on whether the Federal Way Home Occupation section of the
code could regulate noise associated with the operation of commercial vehicles during the
night. In response to this, the Home Occupation section applies only to whether you are
running a business out of your house and not if you are on-call to a business located
elsewhere.
4.
Regulations Governing Leaking Of Hydraulic Fluids
A citizen was concerned that parking of commercial vehicles in residentially zoned areas
would result in groundwater contamination due to leaking of hydraulic fluids. FWCC,
Section 21-37. Prohibited Discharges states that "It is unlawful for any person to
discharge contaminants into surface and stormwater, groundwater, or puget Sound.
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III.
Contaminants include, but are not limited to, the following:
(3) Petroleum products including but not limited to oil, gasoline, grease, fuel
oil, heating oil;
(21)
Recreational vehicle waste;
It is a violation of City Code to discharge contaminants that would eventually end up into
surface water, groundwater, stormwater or Puget Sound. Therefore, if the City receives a
complaint or otherwise discovers that a truck is leaking hydraulic fluid, it is treated as a
violation and the owner of the truck is contacted and asked to cease the action and take
corrective measures if necessary. Failure to comply may result in civil enforcement
actions and/or sanctions
A.
RESPONSE TO TESTIMONY FROM THE PUBLIC
B.
During the Land Use Transportation Committee meetings of September 2, and 16, 2003,
the following concerns were expressed by some members of the public.
1.
The amendments would allow RVs and boats less than 28 feet in length to be
parked in driveways. There was a concern that this would result in them bring
parked partially on the sidewalk.
2.
There was a question on how the height of boats and RVs is measured
3.
There was just a general concern about increasing the allowable length of RVs
and boats from 22 feet to less than 28 feet on driveways.
Meeting with interested parties
Staff contacted all parties that had presented public testimony at the LUTC meetings and
on October 15, 2003, staff met with seven of these citizens (See Exhibit 8 -- Signup
Sheet). Staff explained the reasons for the proposed amendments and listened to their
concerns which are summarized as follows:
4.
1.
Concern about changing the way commercial vehicles and RVs and boats are
measured.
2.
There was the perception that the code would be made more lenient to the
detriment of the City as a whole.
3.
Concern about the way that height is presently measured.
Concern about the proposed code amendment from a present homeowner, who
has lived in Federal Way for over 25 years, and whose husband drives a truck.
5.
Concern that the Public Safety Department is not enforcing the on-street parking
restrictions.
The concerns presented to the LUTC and to staff are generally the same; therefore, staff
has combined responses where possible:
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1.
Concern About RV Parking Extending Unto Sidewalks
The proposed code amendment includes specific language in Section 22-1177(c) as
follows:
Recreational/utility vehicles and boats less than 28 feet in length, such as travel trailers,
folding tent trailers, motor homes, truck campers removed from a truck or pick-up, horse
trailers, boat trailers with or without boats, and utility trailers based on the following
conditions:
(1) Vehicle does not intrude into public rights-of-way, pedestrian pathways, or
obstruct sight visibility from adjacent driveways.
(2) Vehicle is maintained in a clean, operable condition.
(3) Vehicle parking or storage is accessory to an existing permitted residential use."
It was the intent of this section to prohibit an RV or boat from parking in a driveway if it
intruded into the right of way and any pedestrian pathway, including sidewalks. We can
amend this language to clarify that sidewalks are included.
2.
Measuring The Height Of Boats And RVs.
The new code, if adopted in its present form, would not be based on height but on
weight of commercial vehicles and length of RV's and boats. The present code does not
include a definition of height relating to boats or RVs. Traditionally; the Code
Enforcement Officer has measured height from ground level to the highest structural
point, not including any mechanical appurtenances such as air conditioners or accessories
such as antennae or luggage racks.
3.
Concern about Increasing The Allowable Length Of RVs And Boats From 22 Feet
The proposed maximum length for recreational vehicles of 28 feet to be allowed on
driveways is the result of information gathered from RV dealers about the length of the
current classes of vehicles.
Motor homes are divided into three classes, "A," "B," and "c." Each has a general length
range and chassis base. Class "A" motor homes are the largest and can be up to 45-feet in
length and 13-feet tall. They are typically built on a dedicated bus-style chassis. Classes
"B" and "C" are based on a heavy duty van chassis and use the van nose or cab section.
Class "c" motor homes can be up to 32-feet in length and have a cabover-style van front
end. Class "B" motor homes are based on lengthened and modified van chassis and run to
24-feet in length. They also use the van cab.
The 28-foot length maximum length was chosen to accommodate the smaller van-based
motor homes and what appeared to be the more common length for travel trailers based
on experience in the field. Moreover, the maximum length of an RV to be parked in the
driveway would be limited by the subject property's ability to accommodate the vehicle. In
most residential zones, front yard setbacks are 20 feet. The proposed amendment also
includes a requirement that regardless of length, any vehicle stored on a residential
driveway is prohibited from obstructing or overhanging any public walkway, sidewalk, or
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street.
4.
Concern about Making the Code More Lenient as It Relates to RVs and Boats
Some of the concerns raised during the public testimony concerned the potential impact
of allowing larger RVs (greater than the presently allowable 22 feet) especially on smaller
lots. Smaller lots are normally found on platted versus un-platted lots. Platted lots are
usually associated with newer subdivisions that have private covenants in place. It has
been the City's experience that many private covenants have specific restrictions about
storing RVs and boats on lots. These restrictions are typically stricter than even existing
city regulations. Covenants are private restrictions specific to a subdivision. Covenants
are recorded with King County and runs with the land. The City does not enforce
covenants
5.
Concern from existing commercial vehicle operators
The existing city regulations apply to all parcels within residential zones regardless of their
size. Although it may not provide relief to all existing operators, having a different
regulation throughout the city based on lot size may be an alternative. For example,
commercial vehicles, RVs and boats of any size could be allowed in RS 35.0and SE (1 unit
per five acres) if parked entirely on that lot. The proposed code already includes an
exemption for vehicles used for agricultural purposes on any lot in a Single Family
Residential (RS 35.0) or Suburban Estates (SE) zone.
6.
Concern about non-enforcement of On-street parking Restrictions
Please refer to response under Section II B 2 of this staff report
IV.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
After holding a public hearing and taking public input:
1. Request staff to provide additional research on specific items and make changes
to the proposed code as directed by the Planning Commission, bringing the amendments
back to the Planning Commission at a future continuation of this evening's public hearing.
2.
Forward the proposed code back to the City Council with no changes.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Code Amendment presented to City Council
Ust of People Attending October 15, 2003 Meeting
TABLES
Table I
Table II
Parking of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas
Parking of Recreational Vehicles and Boats on Lots in Residential Areas
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EXHIBIT A
FWCC Chapter 22. Article XIII.
Division 11. Vehicles and Boats
22-1176 Size IIBd use Parkin!! and stora!!e in residential zones limited.
ExeefJt as specified iR fWCC 22 1177, it is a 'lÎolation of this chapter to park or store any vehicle
or boat OR aRY lot iR a residential zone if that ','ehicle or boat is both more thaR HiRe feet iR height
aRd more than 22 feet iR length. (Ord. No. 90 43, § 2(115.145(1)), 2 27 90)
Except as exempted pursuant to FWCC 22-1178. parking or storage of commercial vehicles is
prohibited on residentially zoned lots, Commercial vehicle means. unless exempted by FWCC 22-
1178. any motorized vehicle or truck over 10.000 lbs gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). as
defined in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). or anv non-motorized trailer or other method
of conveyance. the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities. vehicles.
merchandise. produce. freight or animals: or bulldozers. backhoes. cranes. and similar
construction equipment.
22-1177 Vehicles and boats permitted,
(a) Vehicles. 10.000 lbs GVWR or less. with or without a mounted camper unit. which are
primarily used for private transportation purposes.
(b) Vehicles used for commercial purposes but based on standard pick-up. light duty trucks.
or passenger vehicles that do not exceed a maximum of 10.000 lbs GVWR,
(c) Recreational/utility vehicles and boats less than 28 feet in length. such as travel trailers.
folding tent trailers. motor homes. truck campers removed from a truck or pick-up. horse trailers.
boat trailers with or without boats. and utility trailers based on the following conditions:
(1) Vehicle does not intrude into public rights-of-way. pedestrian pathways. or obstruct
sight visibility from adjacent driveways.
(2) Vehicle is maintained in a clean. operable condition.
(3) Vehicle parking or storage is accessory to an existing permitted residential use.
(d) Recreational/utility vehicles and boats 28 feet in length or longer may be stored on any lot
in a residential zone when not visible from the public right-of-way and not stored or parked in the
driveway,
22-1178 Commercial Vehicles exempted
(a) Vehicles used for agricultural purposes on any lot in a Single-Family Residential (RS
35.0) or Suburban Estates (SE) zone.
(b) Vehicles parked on any lot in a residential zone for not more than 48 hours for the
exclusive purpose of loading or unloading the vehicle.
(c) Vehicles parked on any lot in a residential zone for construction purposes pursuant to a
valid development permit.
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22 1177 22-1179 Exceptions.
(8:) A vehicle of any size may Be parked on aRY lot in the city for not more than 18 hours for
the exclusive purpose of loading or uHloading the vehicle.
fbj The city may, using process III, approve a request to park or store a vehicle or boat of any
size on a lot in a residential zone if:
(I) The parking or storage of the vehicle or boat will not be detrimental to the character of
the neighborhood;
(2) The property abutting the subject property will not be impacted by the parking or
storage;
(3) The placement of the vehicle or boat will not create a potential fire hazard; and
(4) The parking or storage is clearly accessory to a residential use on the subject property
and the vehicle or boat is operated by a resident of the subject property. (Ord, No, 90-43, §
2(115,145(2)),2-27-90; Ord. No, 00-375, § 25, 10-3-00)
22 117822-1180 Additional requirements.
The city may impose screening requirements, limit the hours of operation and impose other
restrictions to eliminate adverse impacts of the parking or storage, (Ord, No, 90-43, § 2(115,145(2)),
2-27-90)
22 117922-1181 Limitation on use.
It is a violation of this chapter to sleep in, or use for any other residential purpose, a vehicle or
boat parked in a residential zone for more than 14 days in any 180-day period, (Ord, No. 90-43, §
2(115.145(3)),2-27-90)
22 118022-1182 - 22-1195 Reserved.
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TABLE 1 - PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULATION
Federal way (Existing Code) 22-1176 Commercial Vehicles 1 ,Not allowed to park or store any
vehicle on any lot in a residential
zone if that vehicle is both more than
nine feet in height and more than 22
feet in length except that a vehicle of
any size may be parked on any lot in
the city for not more than 48 hours for
the exclusive purpose of loading or
unloading the vehicle,
2. The city may, using process III,
approve a request to park or store a
vehicle of any size on a lot in a
residential zone.
Federal way (Proposed Code) 22-1176 Commercial Vehicles The following would be allowed:
1. Vehicles, 10,000 lbs GVWR1 or
less, with or without a mounted
camper unit, which are primarily used
for private transportation purposes.
2, Vehicles used for commercial
purposes but based on standard pick-
up, light duty trucks, or passenger
vehicles that do not exceed a
maximum of 10,000 lbs GVWR,
3. Vehicles used for agricultural
purposes on any lot in a Single-
Family Residential (RS 35.0) or
Suburban Estates (SE) zone.
4, Vehicles parked on any lot in a
residential zone for not more than 48
hours for the exclusive purpose of
loading or unloading the vehicle,
I GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating.
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CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULATION
5, Vehicles parked on any lot in a
residential zone for construction
purposes pursuant to a valid
development permit.
6. The city may, using process III,
approve a request to park or store a
vehicle of any size on a lot in a
residential zone.
Bellevue 20.20.720 D Commercial Vehicles on residential Exceeding 19 feet in length are not
property. permitted to be parked overnight on
residential properties unless approved
through a Home Occupation Permit.
Tacoma 11,05.2000 Commercial Vehicles on lots or rights Any bus, semi- trailer, trailer, motor
of ways in residential areas, truck, tractor, and/or truck tractor or
any commercial vehicle over 12,000
pounds GVWR can not be parked or
stored on any residential property or
on any public street, avenue, alley or
other thoroughfare, or any right-of-
way in any residential district in the
City of Tacoma for a period in excess
of one hour unless engaged in
legitimate loading or unloading
activities.
Auburn No code adopted to date/they are
working on a proposal.
Tukwila 9.28,020 Commercial Vehicles and Trailers in Commercial vehicles or trailers are
residential areas (lots or rights of allowed in residential areas based on
ways), Commercial vehicle is any the following:
vehicle 8 feet or larger in width, 20 l.To load and unload.
feet or longer in length, or 9 feet or 2, To avoid conflict with other traffic,
taller in length, the principal use of or to be in compliance with the law or
which is the transportation of the direction of a peace officer or a
commodities, merchandise, produce, traffic-control device.
freight or animals; or bulldozers, 3 In order to make non-recurring
cranes and similar construction emergency repairs.
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equipment. 4. Commercial vehicles are allowed to
park in the private driveway of the
owner of such vehicle provided that:
(a) No more than one commercial
vehicle is allowed to be parked,
(b) They do not intrude into
sidewalks, ped paths, or public rights
of way, and shall not obstruct sight
visibility fiom adjacent driveways
(c) They shall be maintained in a
clean, well-kept state, which does not
detract from the appearance of the
surrounding area.
(d) They shall not be parked in
parking lots of apartments,
condominiums, or other non-single
family living arrangements.
(e) Trailers normally used as part of a
tractor trailer combination shall not be
allowed to park in residential zoned
areas.
(t) They shall not be parked in
residential areas except on the normal
driveway of the vehicle operator's
house,
5, Utility trucks owned by a public or
quasi-public agency when the drivers
are required by their employment to
engage in public works or repairs.
6. Tukwila school district buses for a
period of three hours during the days
and hours when pupils are in school
or during special events, if they do not
obstruct traffic flow or block sight
distance on the road or from
driveways,
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Kent No regulations
Sumner 18.12.030F9 Allows commercial vehicles as part of 1, No commercially licensed vehicles
a home occupation. over 10,000 pounds shall be utilized
in the business.
2. No more than one type of
commercially licensed vehicle under
10,000 pounds gross weight capacity
shall be utilized in the business on the
premises,
Renton No regulations
Redmond 20D,130,lO Commercial Vehicles 1. Pickup or light trucks, 10,000
pounds GVWR or less, with or
without a mounted camper unit,
which are primarily used by the
property owner for transportation
purposes are allowed.
2, Truck tractors, large commercial
vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR are
prohibited,
3, Only one commercial vehicle is
allowed per lot.
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TABLE 11- PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND BOATS ON LOTS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULATION
Federal way 22-1176 Recreational Vehicles and Boats I.Not allowed to park or store any
(Existing Code) vehicle or boat on any lot in a
residential zone if that vehicle or boat
is both more than nine feet in height
and more than 22 feet in length except
that a vehicle of any size may be
parked on any lot in the city for not
more than 48 hours for the exclusive
purpose of loading or unloading the
vehicle.
2. The city may, using process III,
approve a request to park or store a
vehicle or boat of any size on a lot in
a residential zone.
Federal way (Proposed Code) 22-1176 Recreational Vehicles and Boats The following would be allowed:
1. Recreational/utility vehicles and
boats less than 28 feet in length, such
as travel trailers, folding tent trailers,
motor homes, truck campers removed
trom a truck or pick-up, horse trailers,
boat trailers with or without boats,
and utility trailers based on the
following conditions:
(a) Vehicle does not intrude into
public rights-of-way, pedestrian
pathways, or obstruct sight visibility
trom adjacent driveways,
(b) Vehicle is maintained in a clean,
operable condition.
(c) Vehicle parking or storage is
accessory to an existing permitted
residential use,
2. RecreationaVutility vehicles and
boats 28 feet in length or longer may
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be stored on any lot in a residential
zone when not visible from the public
right-of-way and not stored or parked
in the driveway,
3, The city may, using process III,
approve a request to park or store a
vehicle of any size on a lot in a
residential zone.
Bellevue 20.20,720A Recreational Vehicles, Watercraft, Not permitted within a residential
and Utility Trailers land use district, except for loading
and unloading activities completed
within a 3-day period within any
given 2-week period unless there is
compliance with the following:
I, Housed within a vented garage, or
within a carport, which is screened
from abutting properties.
2. Located within a side or rear yard
(must comply with setbacks) and
screened from abutting properties,
3, Ifno reasonable access to rear or
side yard, one RV, watercraft or
utility trailer not exceeding 28 feet in
length may be located in front yard if
screened from abutting property and
right of way (if located within the
front yard setback)
Bellevue 20.20,720 F Recreational Vehicles, Watercraft, Prohibited in any residential land use
and Utility Trailers zone if exceeds 40 feet in length
Tacoma
Auburn No code adopted to date/they are
working on a proposal.
Tukwila 9.28.020 Recreational Vehicles Not regulated,
Kent 15.08.080 Recreational Vehicles No more than one unit of a
recreational vehicle (travel trailers,
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tent trailers, and camping trailers, all
of which must be towed by a car; and
truck campers, motor homes, and
camper vans, all of which have the
motor within the body of the vehicle)
or structure shall be stored outside an
enclosed building or structure on
residential property; said equipment
shall be screened from view of
surrounding neighbors and shall not
be used for habitation,
Sumner I8.I2.080C Recreational Vehicles and Boats I.Required front and street side yards
shall not be used for the storage of
any motor vehicle or vehicle
accessory such as camper shells,
boats, trailers, motorbikes or other
wheeled accessory or conveyance,
2,Storage of such vehicles and vehicle
accessories is pennitted within the
legal building site area and rear and
interior side yards provided that such
vehicles and accessories are screened
from neighboring properties and
public rights-of-way by a six- foot-
high solid fence or landscaped screen.
For purposes of this section "storage"
means the keeping of such vehicles
and accessories on any portion of any
parcel of property for a period of 120
continuous hours,
Renton No regulations
Redmond Recreational Vehicles Are allowed based on the following
conditions:
1, Must not intrude into a right of way
or access easement or obstruct sight
visibility from adjacent driveways,
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rights of ways or access easements,
2. Must be operable and maintained in
a clean, well-kept state and does not
detract from the appearance of the
surrounding area,
3, Must be screened trom the closest
abutting street right of way if not
parked perpendicular to the right of
way (there are certain prioritized
parking locations on the lot).
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CITIES
REGULATION EXISTING PROPOSED BELLE VUE TACOMA AUBURN TUKWILA KENT SUMNER RENTON REDMOND
Parking Commercial FEDERAL WAY FEDERAL WAY
Vehicles in Residential
Areas
COMMERCIAL Not Not Not
Rel!ulated Regulated Regulated
Based on length and height X X
Threshold for commercial
vehicles at 10,000 Ibs GVWR X X X
or more
Threshold for commercial
vehicles at 12,000 Ibs GVWR X
or more
Allow commercial vehicles X (Max 2 X (Max 1 X (Max 1 X (Max 1
less than threshold but restrict X (No Restriction)
number of commercial vehicles vehicles) vehicle) vehicle) vehicle)
Commercial vehicles used for
agricultural purposes in large X
lot areas
Commercial vehicles parked
temporarily for loading and X X X
unloading
Commercial vehicles parked
for construction purposes with X
a valid development permit
Commercial vehicles allowed X X
as part of a home occupation
To comply with peace officer X
or traffic control device
To make non-recurring X
emergency repairs
Utility trucks owned by a
public or quasi-public agency
when the drivers are required X
to engage in public works or
repairs
School district buses up to a
max, of 3 hours while children X
are at school or at special
events
Process to allow exemption to X X
code,
CITIES
REGULATION EXISTING PROPOSED BELLEVUE TACOMA AUBURN TUKWILA KENT SUMNER RENTON REDMOND
Parking RV's in FEDERAL WAY FEDERAL WAY
Residential Areas
RV's Allowed Not Not Not Not
Re!!ulated Re!!ulated Re2ulated Re2ulated
Based on length and height X
Based on length X
X (Prohibited
if exceeds
40 feet)
Parked temporarily for X
loading and unloading
Within a vented garage X
Within a structure X
Within a carport and
screened from abutting X
properties
Allowed in drive way X (If less
than 28 ft;
no access to
side and X (Max
X (If less than 28 rear yard; I
must be vehicle; X
ft long) screened must be
from screened)
abutting
property
and r-o-w)
Does not intrude into r-o-w X X
or side walk
Kept in clean, operable X X
condition
Accessory to an existing X
pennitted residential use
Allowed in side and rear X (Max X (Max I
yard (Not within setbacks) X (28 ft or X (Must be I vehicle; X Must be
longer; must be screened) vehicle; must be screened)
screened must be screened)
screened)
Process to allow exemption X X
to code,
TABLE 1 - PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULA TION
Federal Way 22-1176 Commercial Vehicles Not allowed to park or store any vehicle on any lot in a residential zone if that
(Existing Code) vehicle is both more than nine feet in height and more than 22 feet in length,
except that a vehicle of any size may be parked on any lot in the city for not
more than 48 hours for the exclusive purpose of loading or unloading the
vehicle.
The city may, using process III, approve a request to park or store a vehicle of
any size on a lot in a residential zone.
Federal Way 22-1176 Commercial Vehicles The following would be allowed:
(Proposed Code) 1. Vehicles, 10,000 Ibs GVWR or less, with or without a mounted camper
unit, which are primarily used for private transportation purposes.
2, Vehicles used for commercial purposes but based on standard pick-up,
light duty trucks, or passenger vehicles that do not exceed a maximum of
10,000 Ibs GVWR.
3, Vehicles used for agricultural purposes on any lot in a Single-Family
Residential (RS 35.0) or Suburban Estates (SE) zone.
4, Vehicles parked on any lot in a residential zone for not more than 48 houn
for the exclusive purpose of loading or unloading the vehicle.
5, Vehicles parked on any lot in a residential zone for construction purposes
pursuant to a valid development permit.
6. The city may, using process III, approve a request to park or store a
vehicle of any size on a lot in a residential zone,
Bellevue 20.20.7200 Commercial Vehicles on Exceeding 19 feet in length are not permitted to be parked overnight on
residential property. residential properties unless approved through a Home Occupation Permit.
Tacoma 11.05,2000 Commercial Vehicles on lots or 1. Any bus, semi- trailer, trailer, motor truck, tractor, and/or truck tractor, or
right-of-ways in residential any commercial vehicle over 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight can not
areas. be parked or stored on any residential property or on any public street,
avenue, alley, or other thoroughfare, or any right-of-way in any
residential district in the City of Tacoma for a period in excess of one
hour, unless engaged in legitimate loading or unloading activities.
2, It shall be unlawful for any owner of property in any residential district to
park on, cause to be parked on, or allow to be parked on his or her
residential property more than two vehicles of 12,000 pounds or less
gross vehicle weight which are used for commercial purposes,
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULA nON
Auburn No code adopted to
date/they are working
on a proposal.
Tukwila 9.28,020 Commercial Vehicles and Commercial vehicles or trailers are al1owed in residential areas based on the
Trailers in residential areas (lots fol1owing:
or right-of-ways). Commercial 1. To load and unload.
vehicle is any vehicle eight feet 2. To avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the
or larger in width, 20 feet or direction of a peace officer or a traffic-control device,
longer in length, or nine feet or 3 In order to make non-recurring emergency repairs.
tal1er in height, the principal use 4, Commercial vehicles are al1owed to park in the private driveway of the
of which is the transportation of owner of such vehicle provided that:
commodities, merchandise, (a) No more than one commercial vehicle is al1owed to be parked,
produce, iTeight, or animals; or (b) They do not intrude into sidewalks, ped paths, or public rights of
bul1dozers, cranes, and similar way, and shal1 not obstruct sight visibility iTom adjacent driveways
construction equipment. (c) They shal1 be maintained in a clean, wel1-kept state, which does not
detract iTom the appearance of the surrounding area,
Cd) They shal1 not be parked in parking lots of apartments,
condominiums, or other non-single family living arrangements.
(e) Trailers normal1y used as part of a tractor-trailer combination shal1
not be al1owed to park in residential zoned areas.
(f) They shal1 not be parked in residential areas except on the normal
driveway of the vehicle operator's house.
5. Utility trucks owned by a public or quasi-public agency when the drivers
are required by their employment to engage in public works or repairs.
6. Tukwila school district buses for a period of three hours during the days
and hours when pupils are in school or during special events, if they do
not obstruct traffic flow or block sight distance on the road or iTom
driveways,
Kent No regulations
Sumner 18.12.030F9 Al1ows commercial vehicles as No commercial1y licensed vehicles over 10,000 pounds shal1 be utilized in the
part of a home occupation, business. No more than one type of commercial1y licensed vehicle under
10,000 pounds gross weight capacity shal1 be utilized in the business on the
premises,
Renton No regulations
Redmond 20D.130,1O Commercial Vehicles Pickup or light trucks, 10,000 pounds gross weight or less, with or without a
mounted camper unit, which are primarily used by the property owner for
transportation purposes are al1owed. Truck tractors, large commercial
vehicles over 10,000 lbs gross weight are prohibited. Only one commercial
vehicle 10,000 pounds gross weight or less is al1owed per lot.
PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND BOATS ON LOTS
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULA TION
Federal Way 22-1176 Recreational Vehicles and Boats Not allowed to park or store any vehicle or boat on any lot in a residential zone
(Existing Code) if that vehicle or boat is both more than nine feet in height and more than 22
feet in length except that a vehicle of any size may be parked on any lot in the
city for not more than 48 hours for the exclusive purpose of loading or
unloading the vehicle,
The city may, using process 1lI, approve a request to park or store a vehicle or
boat of any size on a lot in a residential zone,
Federal Way 22-1176 Recreational Vehicles and Boats The following would be allowed:
(Proposed Code) 1. Recreational/utility vehicles and boats less than 28 feet in length, such as
travel trailers, folding tent trailers, motor homes, truck campers removed
from a truck or pick-up, horse trailers, boat trailers with or without boats,
and utility trailers based on the following conditions:
(a) Vehicle does not intrude into public rights-of-way, pedestrian
pathways, or obstruct sight visibility from adjacent driveways,
(b) Vehicle is maintained in a clean, operable condition.
(c) Vehicle parking or storage is accessory to an existing permitted
residential use.
2, Recreational/utility vehicles and boats 28 feet in length or longer may be
stored on any lot in a residential zone when not visible from the public
right-of-way and not stored or parked in the driveway.
3, The city may, using process 1lI, approve a request to park or store a vehicle
of any size on a lot in a residential zone,
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULATION
Bellevue 20,20,720A Recreational Vehicles, Not permitted within a residential land use district, except for loading and
Watercraft, and Utility Trailers unloading activities completed within a three-day period within any given two-
week period unless there is compliance with the following:
1. Housed within a vented garage, or within a carport, which is screened
from abutting properties.
2. Located within a side or rear yard (must comply with setbacks) and
screened from abutting properties,
3, Ifno reasonable access to rear or side yard, one RV, watercraft or utility
trailer not exceeding 28 feet in length may be located in front yard if
screened from abutting property and right of way (if located within the
front yard setback)
Bellevue 20.20.720 F Recreational Vehicles, Prohibited in any residential land use zone if exceeds 40 feet in length
Watercraft, and Utility Trailers
Tacoma Recreational Vehicles Not regulated.
Auburn No code adopted to
date/they are working
on a proposal.
Tukwila 9,28.020 Recreational Vehicles Not regulated,
Kent 15,08,080 Recreational Vehicles No more than one unit of a recreational vehicle (travel trailers, tent trailers, and
camping trailers, all of which must be towed by a car; and truck campers, motor
homes, and camper vans, all of which have the motor within the body of the
vehicle) or structure shall be stored outside an enclosed building or structure on
residential property; said equipment shall be screened from view of surrounding
neighbors and shall not be used for habitation.
Sumner 18,12.080C Recreational Vehicles and Boats Required front and street side yards shall not be used for the storage of any
motor vehicle or vehicle accessory such as camper shells, boats, trailers,
motorbikes or other wheeled accessory or conveyance. Storage of such vehicles
and vehicle accessories is pennitted within the legal building site area and rear
and interior side yards provided that such vehicles and accessories are screened
from neighboring properties and public rights-of-way by a six- foot-high solid
fence or landscaped screen. For purposes of this section "storage" means the
keeping of such vehicles and accessories on any portion of any parcel of
property for a period of 120 continuous hours.
Renton No regulations
CITY CODE SECTION REGULATED REGULA TION
Redmond 200.130.10-050 Recreational Vehic1es Are allowed based on the following conditions:
1. Must not intrude into a right-of-way or access easement or obstruct sight
visibility from adjacent driveways, rights of ways or access easements,
2, Must be operable and maintained in a clean, well-kept state and does not
detract from the appearance of the surrounding area.
3. Must be screened from the closest abutting street right-of-way if not
parked perpendicular to the right-of-way (there are certain prioritized
parking locations on the lot),
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