Chapter 18.98
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON LAND ACQUIRED AND OWNED BY PUBLIC ENTITIES

Sections

18.98.010    Planning and zoning jurisdiction on lands acquired by public entities.

18.98.020    Limits on use of land acquired and owned by public entities.

18.98.030    Requirements for development on lands acquired and owned by public entities.

18.98.040    Management of streets and street rights-of-way within and adjacent to land acquired by public entities.

18.98.010 Planning and zoning jurisdiction on lands acquired by public entities.

(1) All land within the city acquired and owned by public entities is subject to the zoning and planning jurisdiction of the city.

(2) All land within the city acquired and owned by public entities shall be developed in a manner consistent with planning, zoning, development, health, and safety requirements of the city. [Ord. 1126 § 1, 1995.]

18.98.020 Limits on use of land acquired and owned by public entities.

(1) Except to the extent otherwise provided in state law, all land within the city acquired and owned by public entities after April 21, 1995, is designated for use as open space land or for public facilities designed to benefit the city and its residents (e.g., fire station, school building), except for land rezoned through established procedures.

(2) Except to the extent otherwise provided in state law, property within the city acquired and owned by public entities may not be used for new commercial activities, unless the city makes a finding that such land uses are of value to the city and should be permitted. All commercial land uses of property are subject to city land use regulations and are restricted in accordance with the city’s land use plans, zoning ordinances and development regulations.

(3) Modification, demolition, and relocation of buildings and structures on land within the city acquired and owned by public entities shall require city approval and permits. [Ord. 1126 § 2, 1995.]

18.98.030 Requirements for development on lands acquired and owned by public entities.

(1) Areas within the city acquired and owned by public entities shall perform an environmental survey to investigate soil and site contamination before the city will allow site preparation, construction or demolition activities. All identified soil and site contamination shall be remediated as a condition of site modification.

(2) Any site development activity on land within the city acquired and owned by public entities shall meet city zoning regulations. [Ord. 1126 § 3, 1995.]

18.98.040 Management of streets and street rights-of-way within and adjacent to land acquired by public entities.

The city shall retain full authority over the management, operation, and maintenance of streets and street rights-of-way within the city acquired and owned by public entities. [Ord. 1126 § 4, 1995.]