ORD 14-778ORDINANCE NO. 14 -778
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating
to spas and water park businesses; amending FWRC 12.40.010,
19.05.080, 19.05.190, 19.05.230, 19.225.030, and 19.230.040.
(Amending Ordinance Nos. 12 -735, 12 -713, 09 -610, 09 -600, 09 -593, 06-
515, 97 -291, 96 -270, 93 -170, and 90 -43)
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to periodically modify Titles 12 and 19 of the
Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), "Businesses" and "Zoning and Development Code," in
order to conform to state and federal law, codify administrative practices, clarify and update
regulations as deemed necessary, and improve the efficiency of the regulations and the
development review process; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance, containing amendments to development regulations and the
text of Title 12 and 19 FWRC, has complied with Process VI review, Chapter 19.80 FWRC,
pursuant to Chapter 19.35 FWRC; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City Council to adopt amendments to Titles
12 and 19 of the FWRC which establishes appropriate development regulations for spa and water
park businesses within the City Center zones in the City of Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) was properly
issued for the proposal on October 10, 2014, and no comments were received and the DNS was
finalized on October 24, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on these code
amendments on October 15, 2014 and forwarded a recommendation to the Land Use and
Transportation Committee of the Federal Way City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the Land Use and Transportation Committee considered these code
amendments on November 3, 2014, and recommended adoption of the text amendments as
recommended by the staff, rather than as recommended by the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Federal Way makes the following
findings with respect to the proposed amendments.
(a) These code amendments are in the best interest of the residents of the City and will
benefit the City as a whole because the amendments will serve to establish a complimentary mix
of uses to facilitate re- development of the City Center.
(b) These code amendments comply with Chapter 36.70A RCW, Growth Management.
(c) These code amendments are consistent with the intent and purpose of Titles 12 and 19
FWRC and will implement and are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan.
(d) These code amendments bear a substantial relationship to, and will protect and not
adversely affect, the public health, safety, and welfare.
(e) These code amendments have followed the proper procedure required under the FWRC.
Section 2. Conclusions. Pursuant to Chapter 19.80 FWRC and Chapter 19.35 FWRC,
and based upon the recitals and the findings set forth in Section 1, the Federal Way City Council
makes the following Conclusions of Law with respect to the decisional criteria necessary for the
adoption of the proposed amendments:
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(a) The proposed FWRC amendments are consistent with, and substantially implement, the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan by identifying specific zoning regulations to implement the
goal of redeveloping the city center.
(b) The proposed FWRC amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health,
safety, and welfare because the text amendments establish appropriate uses to further the vision
for City Center re- development.
(c) The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the public and the residents of the
City of Federal Way because it serves to establish a complimentary mix of permitted uses to
facilitate re- development of the City Center.
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Section 5. FWRC 19.05.080 H Definitions is hereby amended to add the following
definition:
"Health club" means an establishment that provides facilities for aerobic
exercise, running and jogging, exercise equipment, game courts, swimming facilities,
showers, and lockers. Health clubs may also offer various exercise classes such as
aerobics and weight training and include accessory uses such as pro shops selling a
variety of sports equipment and clothing, cafes, and saunas.
Section 6. FWRC 19.05.190 S Definitions is hereby amended to add the following
definition:
"Spa" means a commercial establishment offering health, relaxation, and
beauty treatment primarily through such means as steam baths, baths, saunas,
pools, and massage. See also "Public bathhouse" in Title 12.
Section 7. FWRC 19.05.230 W Definitions is hereby amended to add the following
definition:
"Water park" means an amusement park that features water play areas, such as
water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds (water playgrounds), lazy rivers, or other
recreational bathing, swimming, and barefooting environments. Accessory water
features at parks and plazas are not included in the definition of "Water park."
Section 8. The definition of "Public bathhouse" in FWRC 12.40.010 is hereby amended
as follows:
"Public bathhouse " means any place where baths or facilities for baths are given or
furnished, including, where an attendant is present: Finnish baths; Russian baths; sauna
baths; Swedish baths; Turkish baths; hot tubs; baths by hot air, steam, vapor, water,
electric cabinet, or a combination thereof "Public bathhouse" does not include ordinary
tub or shower baths. See also "Spa" in Title 19.
Section 9. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and
severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of
this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to any
other persons or circumstances.
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Section 10. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener /clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any
references thereto.
Section 11. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after passage
and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 18th day of November
2014.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ATTEST:
IT LERK, STEPHANIFCURTNEY, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
E'l6t"Wdi
CITY AT EY, AMY JO PEARSALL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 11/12/2014
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/18/2014
PUBLISHED: 11/21/2014
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/26/2014
ORDINANCE NO.: 14 -778
CD File # 14- 104661 -00 -UP
Ordinance No. 14 -778
Doc. I.D. 67092
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