Chapter 12.12
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Sections:
12.12.010 Purpose of provisions.
12.12.015 Statute adopted by reference.
12.12.020 Prerequisite for building permit or development permit – Exception.
12.12.030 Design and construction.
12.12.040 Inspection.
12.12.060 Cement required.
12.12.070 Exception to Section 12.12.060.
12.12.080 Permit required.
12.12.090 Nuisances.
12.12.010 Purpose of provisions.
The purpose of this chapter is to implement additional regulations in connection with the development and improvement of land and to promote the public health, safety, general welfare and convenience in order to facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, storm drains, curb, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, street and other public improvements by requiring the construction and dedication of such improvements at the time of the construction of industrial, commercial or residential buildings or developments. The requirements set forth in this chapter are intended to supplement the requirements of RCW Chapter 58.17 and Title 16 of the Redmond Municipal Code relating to the subdivision of land in order that all incidents of land development and improvement having an impact upon public facilities will be required to dedicate, construct and install those public improvements required in connection with such development and improvement. (Ord. 834 § 1, 1978: Ord. 258 § 1, 1961).
12.12.015 Statute adopted by reference.
For the purposes of this chapter, those factors set forth in RCW 58.17.110 are adopted by reference as constituting the conditions to be considered in the approval or disapproval of any building or development permit. (Ord. 834 § 2, 1978).
12.12.020 Prerequisite for building permit or development permit – Exception.
No building permit or development permit shall be granted for the construction of any industrial, commercial or residential building, nor shall any plat be accepted for any industrial commercial or residential development unless the plans and specifications therefor contain provisions for the dedication to the city of sufficient street right-of-way for the classification of the street abutting the property according to the street plans and street development needs of the city for the area, and for the construction, installation and dedication of street and public utility improvements consisting of grading; surfacing with asphalt or portland cement concrete paving; cement curbs, gutters and driveways; water mains; sanitary sewers; storm drainage facilities; underground power and telephone; together with all necessary appurtenances consistent with good street and utility construction and in accordance with plans and specifications of the Director of Public Works; such improvements to be made on all sides of such property that may abut on a public street or planned public street, to extend the full distance that such property is sought to be occupied and/or developed; provided, however, that the director may, in his discretion, authorize the issuance of a building or development permit without compliance with this section where compliance is deemed to be impracticable or unfeasible at that time or it is in the best interest of the city to defer such construction upon such conditions as may be imposed to insure completion of such improvements at some future time, including but not limited to the posting of a bond or the entering into a covenant with the city to run with the land. (Ord. 834 § 3, 1978: Ord. 258 § 2, 1961).
12.12.030 Design and construction.
All public improvements required under this chapter shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the plans, specifications, grade, material and other engineering data adopted and established by the Director of Public Works. (Ord. 834 § 4, 1978: Ord. 258 § 3, 1961).
12.12.040 Inspection.
All such public improvements shall be constructed under the supervision of the City Engineer in accordance with the requirements of Section 12.12.030. No final installation shall be done until the City Engineer has inspected and approved the installation and forms and has certified they are according to proper profile and location. (Ord. 834 § 5, 1978: Ord. 258 § 4, 1961).
12.12.060 Cement required.
All sidewalks, on either side of the streets and avenues, in front of or along any lot, lots or lands abutting on same, which shall hereafter be constructed, reconstructed or replaced, shall be of cement. No person shall construct, reconstruct or replace any such sidewalk of any other material within the city limits. (Ord. 36 § 1, 1925).
12.12.070 Exception to Section 12.
12.060. Whenever any person, firm or corporation desires to repair any now existing sidewalk constructed with any other material than prescribed in Section 12.12.060, he or they shall first secure a permit from the City Council before such work is undertaken. In no case shall a permit be granted where the amount of repairs in the aggregate exceeds one-third of the running feet of walk. (Ord. 36 § 2, 1925).
12.12.080 Permit required.
Whenever any person, firm or corporation desires to construct, reconstruct, or replace any sidewalk he, or they shall first secure a permit from the City Council before work is undertaken and at the same time shall secure from the City Engineer and Council grade lines and specifications for such walks. (Ord. 36 § 3, 1925).
12.12.090 Nuisances.
Any sidewalk constructed, reconstructed, repaired or replaced in any other manner than provided in this chapter shall be deemed a nuisance and shall be abated at the order of the City Council. Any person, firm or corporation building or procuring or causing such sidewalk to be built shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in Section 1.01.110. (Ord. 36 § 4, 1925).