Chapter 4.04
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Sections:
4.04.020 Applicable specifications and standards.
4.04.040 Revisions to public works development standards.
4.04.020 Applicable specifications and standards.
The standard specifications and details as set forth in the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction, dated 2006, prepared and published by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the American Public Works Association, Washington State Chapter, and as subsequently amended, shall prevail for any construction, reconstruction, repair or alteration of any street, sidewalk, curb, alley or other public right-of-way within the city, except as may be amended hereafter or by direction of the director of public works, acting within the scope of his authority. The public works development standards filed by the director of public works with the Ellensburg city clerk on June 14, 2006, are hereby approved and adopted by reference as the public works development standards of the city of Ellensburg. A complete copy of the text of the public works development standards shall be retained in the office of the city clerk for use and examination by the public. In the event a conflict exists between the provisions of the public works development standards and any other provisions of the Ellensburg City Code, the provisions of the public works development standards shall govern. [Ord. 4468 § 2, 2007; Ord. 4462 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4446 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3572 § 1, 1987; Ord. 2844, 1970.]
4.04.040 Revisions to public works development standards.
Revisions and additions (“revisions”) to the public works development standards adopted under ECC 4.04.020 may periodically be administratively promulgated by the director of public works, after first conducting a public hearing and giving notice at least 10 calendar days in advance of the hearing by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation, identifying:
A. The particular standard to be considered for revision;
B. The general nature of the proposed revision; and
C. The time and place of said hearing, and the manner in which interested persons may present their views thereon.
The director of public works shall make any proposed revision available for public review at the public works department at least 10 calendar days in advance of the public hearing. Upon promulgation, the director shall file the revised standard with the office of the city clerk and forward copies thereof to development standards holders then known to the director; such revised standard shall take effect immediately upon filing with the city clerk. Any standard so revised shall be included in an annual public works development standards update, to be presented to and approved by the city council by December 31st of the year it was promulgated. Any revision not so approved by the city council shall cease to be effective as of December 31st of the year it was presented to the city council, unless the city council directs otherwise in writing. [Ord. 4446 § 2, 2006.]