Chapter 17.15 URBAN GROWTH AREAS

URBAN ZONES

Chapter 17.15
URBAN GROWTH AREAS - CITIES

Sections:

17.15.010 Purpose.

17.15.020 Incorporation by reference.

17.15.025 Incorporation and administration by agreement.

17.15.030 Permitted uses.

17.15.040 Priority.

17.15.010 Purpose.

Purpose of this section is to incorporate the development regulations for the incorporated cities in Lewis County, and to apply such regulations in the urban growth area of that city. Such rules will facilitate the development of the urban areas in a manner consistent with the comprehensive plan of the city to which the UGA will ultimately be annexed. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.15.020 Incorporation by reference.

Lewis County adopts by reference the comprehensive plan, development regulations, and any applicable development standards adopted by the cities within Lewis County. The purpose of this adoption is to apply the plans and regulations of each city to the applicable Urban Growth Area. The following documents are specifically adopted by reference as they exist now and as they may be amended from time to time by the applicable jurisdiction. Where the document makes specific reference to other sections of the City Code for substantive requirements applicable to a particular use or property, such references shall also be included.

(1) Chehalis.

(a) Comprehensive plan dated 7/12/99.

(b) Zoning code, Chapter 17 CMC.

(i) Building code, UBC 1997.

(ii) Plumbing and mechanical code, UPC 1997; UMC 1997.

(iii) Fire code, UFC 1997.

(iv) Public works standards, Chapter 12 CMC.

(A) Roads and bridges-Chapter 12 CMC.

(B) Sewers, Chapter 12 CMC.

(D) Storm sewers, Chapter 18.08 CMC.

(v) Port of Chehalis comprehensive plan.

(vi) Port of Chehalis development standards within the Port IDD areas.

(2) Morton.

(a) Comprehensive plan dated June 1997, Ord. #512.

(b) Zoning code, June 1998, Ord. 523.

(i) Building code, July 1998 (1997 edition) UBC.

(ii) Plumbing and mechanical code, July 1998 (1997 edition) UBC.

(iii) Fire code, July 1998 (1997 edition) UBC.

(iv) Public works standards, April 98, Ord. 525, Level of service standards.

(d) Critical areas and resource lands, 1992, Ord. #448.

(e) Land use map, 6/23/97.

(3) Mossyrock.

(a) Growth management directory, Ord. 290, dated 6/13/96.

(b) Development standards (currently being codified).

(i) Building code, 1997 UBC.

(ii) Plumbing and mechanical code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code.

(iii) Fire code, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.

(iv) Public works standards.

(4) Napavine.

(a) Comprehensive plan dated 1997, Ord. 248, originating ordinance.

(b) Zoning code, NMC Chapter 167, dated 1989, Ord. 163, originating ordinance.

(d) Public works standards, originating ordinance 96, 1974, codified as NMC Chapter 15.04.

(i) Building code, Ord. 176, 1990.

(ii) Plumbing and mechanical code, Ord. 176, 1990.

(iii) Roads and streets, NMC Chapter 12.04, Ord. 176, 1990.

(iv) Sewer standards, NMC Chapter 13.08, Ord. 176, 1990.

(v) Water standards, NMC Chapter 13.04, Ord. 166, 1990.

(vi) Storm water standards, NMC Chapter 13.30, Ord. 264, 1998.

(5) Pe Ell.

(a) Comprehensive plan dated June 1997, Ord. 394.

(b) Zoning code, dated July 1997, Ord. 395.

(i) Building code, adopts Lewis County building code.

(ii) Sewer and water, Ord. 378.

(ii) Plumbing and mechanical code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code.

(iii) Fire code, 1997 Uniform Fire Code.

(iv) Public works standards.

(6) Toledo.

(a) Comprehensive plan, originating Ord. 590, 2/3/97.

(b) Zoning code, originating Ord. 592, 7/7/97.

(d) Land use zoning map, originating Ord. 590, 2/3/97.

(e) SEPA, originating Ord. 593, 6/2/97.

(f) Public works standards:

(i) Building code, Ord. 533, 5/15/90.

(ii) Plumbing and mechanical code, Ord. 533, 5/15/90.

(iii) Fire code, Ord. 533, 5/15/90.

(iv) Roads standards/levels of service, Ord. 592, 7/7/97.

(v) Sewer/water/storm water, Ord. 592, 7/7/97.

(7) Repealed. [Ord. 1190 Ex. A, 2006; Ord. 1179D Ex. A, 2003; Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.15.025 Incorporation and administration by agreement.

Lewis County in conjunction with an interlocal agreement adopts the following comprehensive plan, development regulations, applicable development standards, and administrative procedures of the following city(ies) within Lewis County. The purposes of this adoption, in conjunction with an interlocal agreement between the county and the particular city, are to apply the particular policies, regulations and procedures of the county and/or a particular city, and to administer such policies, regulations and procedures by the particular city within its urban growth area. The following policies, regulations and procedures of the county and/or the particular city are specifically adopted. Where the document makes specific reference to other sections of either a county code or the city zoning and development ordinances for substantive and procedural requirements applicable to a particular use or property, such references shall also be included.

(1) Centralia Urban Growth Area.

(a) City of Centralia comprehensive plan;

(b) Port of Centralia comprehensive plan;

(c) Development within the city of Centralia urban growth area shall be governed by Lewis County policies and development regulations adopted for that area; and, where applicable, by the official zoning maps of the county; except, that the following city and county regulations and procedures, as published in the Centralia Municipal Code (CMC) and the Lewis County Code (LCC), respectively, and together with any amendments noted below, are expressly adopted for purposes of this chapter by this reference, as follows:

(i) Shoreline master program for Lewis County and shoreline substantial development permits and exceptions under Chapter 17.25 LCC;

(ii) Critical areas ordinances, Chapter 17.35 LCC;

(iii) CMC Title 20, city of Centralia zoning code, except as expressly preempted by referenced portions of the Lewis County Code, noted herein.

(iv) Permits under the Uniform Building Code, Chapter 19.27 RCW and CMC Title 18.

(A) Building code, 1997 UBC;

(B) Plumbing and mechanical code, 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code;

(D) Public works standards, design and development guidelines: roads and bridges; sewers; water; and storm sewers;

(v) Chapter 19.04 CMC (Definitions);

(vi) Chapter 14.04 CMC (Curb Cuts);

(vii) Chapter 10.30 CMC (Nuisances);

(viii) Development standards under city of Centralia Ord. No. 2003.

(ix) LCC Title 17, Special use/conditional use permits;

(x) LCC Title 17, Zoning interpretations and variances not inconsistent with CMC Title 20;

(xi) LCC Title 12, Right-of-way use or access permits;

(xii) LCC Title 15, Building setback regulations;

(xiii) LCC Title 15, Mobile homes and commercial coaches;

(xiv) LCC Title 15, Flood damage prevention;

(xv) LCC Title 15, Stormwater management;

(xvi) Boundary line adjustments and lot determinations filed with the county assessor, and as subject to LCC Title 16;

(xvii) LCC Title 2, Permits related to code enforcement issues;

(xviii) LCC Title 12, Telecommunications and wireless communications;

(xix) LCC Title 17, Airport obstruction zone permits;

(xx) Chapter 16.04 CMC, for SEPA review, except where LCC Title 17, SEPA review, is solely applicable. A city staffer shall be designated to perform the function of responsible official under SEPA;

(d) The county processes set forth for preliminary and final plats; preliminary and final short plats; plat and short plat revisions; commercial site development permits; subdivision review and approval, short plat review and approval, large lot subdivisions; recreational vehicle park subdivisions; binding site plans; industrial-commercial binding site plan subdivisions under LCC Title 16, and mobile home park review and approval under LCC Title 15 with the following changes:

(i) Any reference to the administrator or community development director shall be the city of Centralia director of community development.

(ii) Any reference to public works director shall be the city of Centralia public utilities director or city engineer, as may be designated by the public utilities director.

(iii) The site inspection team for plats shall be the city of Centralia director of community development or his designees.

(iv) Preliminary and final plats will be approved and signed by the board of county commissioners only after certification by the city that all elements for recording have been met.

(v) The site plan review committee for the Centralia urban growth area shall be the site plan review committee designated in CMC 20.84.020.

(e) Appeals of any decision issued by the city hereunder, to the extent it is appealable, shall be made to a special deputy hearing examiner under contract with the county, who for purposes of such appeal shall operate as the city hearing examiner. Such appeals shall be heard in city of Centralia facilities and conducted in accord with all procedures set forth therefor under county ordinances and regulations for hearing examiner actions. City staff shall present the case report and defend the action taken in conjunction with these appeals. All appeals from the hearing examiner shall be by LUPA petition under Chapter 36.70C RCW.

(i) For project permit decisions classified as either Type 2 or Type 3 decisions under CMC 20.230.010, for designated city of Centralia urban growth areas, a special deputy hearing examiner for Lewis County, established pursuant to Chapters 2.25 and 17.15 of the Lewis County Code and the interlocal cooperation agreement on urban growth areas between the city of Centralia and Lewis County, shall be the decision maker and appeal body in place of the city of Centralia board of adjustment.

(ii) For Type 2 decisions under CMC 20.240.020, for designated city of Centralia urban growth areas, a special deputy hearing examiner for Lewis County, established pursuant to Chapters 2.25 and 17.15 of the Lewis County Code and the interlocal cooperation agreement on urban growth areas between the city of Centralia and Lewis County, shall be the decision maker and appeal body in place of the city of Centralia board of adjustment.

(iii) For Type 3 decisions under CMC 20.240.030, for designated city of Centralia urban growth areas, a special deputy hearing examiner for Lewis County, established pursuant to Chapters 2.25 and 17.15 of the Lewis County Code and the interlocal cooperation agreement on urban growth areas between the city of Centralia and Lewis County, shall be the decision maker and appeal body in place of the city of Centralia board of adjustment.

(f) Authority over Lewis County board of health regulations on potable water and on-site septic systems shall be retained by Lewis County.

(2) Winlock Urban Growth Area.

(a) City of Winlock comprehensive plan;

(b) Development within the city of Winlock urban growth area shall be governed by Lewis County policies and development regulations adopted for that area, and, where applicable, by the official zoning maps of the Count; except, that the following city and county policies, regulations and procedures, as adopted by Winlock ordinance and the Lewis County Code (LCC), respectively, and together with any amendments noted below, are expressly adopted for purposes of this chapter by this reference, as follows:

(i) Shoreline master program for Lewis County and shoreline substantial development permits and exceptions under Chapter 17.25 LCC;

(ii) Critical areas ordinances, Chapter 17.35 LCC;

(iii) City of Winlock zoning and development ordinances, except as expressly pre-empted by referenced portions of the Lewis County Code, noted herein;

(iv) City of Winlock development standards including building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, fire and public works standards and codes;

(v) Lewis County Code (LCC) Title 12 and 15, all chapters related to telecommunications franchising and wireless communications;

(vi) LCC Title 17, all chapters related to airport obstruction zone permits;

(c) City of Winlock ordinances for SEPA review, except where LCC Title 17, SEPA review, is solely applicable. A city staffer shall be designated to perform the function of responsible official under SEPA;

(d) Preliminary and final plats will be approved and signed by the board of county commissioners only after certification by the city that all elements for recording have been met;

(e) Appeals of any decision issued by the city hereunder, to the extent it is appealable, shall be made to a special deputy hearing examiner under contract with the county. Such appeals shall be heard in city of Winlock facilities and conducted in accord with all procedures set forth therefor under county ordinances and regulations for hearing examiner actions. City staff shall present the case report and defend the action taken in conjunction with these appeals. All appeals from the hearing examiner shall be by LUPA petition under Chapter 36.70C RCW;

(f) Engineering Standards and Road Closures. Road closures and weight limitations shall be administered by Lewis County pursuant to LCC Title 12;

(g) Engineering Standards. County roads and utility installations associated with Lewis County franchises, within Lewis County rights-of-way, shall be administered by Lewis County and the Lewis County engineer pursuant to LCC Title 12 and Chapters 36.55 and 36.75 RCW et seq.;

(h) The county shall provide the city with a copy of the following maps for the Winlock UGA area. Such maps may be copies of those published by other agencies (e.g., NFIP) or may be as depicted on an official GIS map published by the county. The city shall use such maps for determining whether or not a proposal is within an environmentally sensitive area as provided in the adopted regulations:

(i) FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (100-year floodplain);

(ii) Shoreline environment designation map;

(iii) Steep slope area;

(iv) Geologically hazardous area;

(v) Aquifer recharge area;

(vi) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) area;

(i) The city shall not approve any land use that causes resulting service levels to drop below adopted levels of service for county roads as cited in the transportation element of the adopted county comprehensive plan, without first requiring mitigation acceptable to the county. The city shall use the SEPA and/or a site plan process (whichever is applicable) to obtain approval of the county for such mitigation;

(j) Authority over Lewis County board of health regulations on potable water and on-site septic systems shall be retained by Lewis County. [Ord. 1190 Ex. A, 2006; Ord. 1179D Ex. A, 2003]

17.15.030 Permitted uses.

(1) Land uses shall be controlled by the land use designation made in the adopted comprehensive plan, and any zoning map adopted pursuant thereto.

(2) Within each city UGA permitted uses are uses authorized pursuant to the adopted development regulations identified above; accessory uses, special uses, and limited uses shall be processed as provided in this chapter, but shall meet all standards and criteria established in the applicable city code for approval.

(3) Any land within a city UGA which is not designated in a land use map referenced above shall be:

(a) “Residential one unit per five acres” and treated as such within a long-term growth area until such time as the city adopts specific land use designations for the property, for all property except property described in subsection (3)(b) of this section. Residential one unit per five acres shall permit all residential uses permitted in Chapter 17.100 LCC, Rural Development District. All other uses shall be prohibited.

(b) “Public institutional” for all property owned by:

(i) A municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington, including school districts, sewer and water districts, fire districts, library districts, or the federal, state, city or county; or

(ii) A public utility, including, power, transportation, communication or solid waste.

(iii) Public institutional properties permit all uses authorized by the adopted comprehensive plan of the public entity or utility owning the property. All such uses shall be processed through the binding site plan process. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

17.15.040 Priority.

Unless otherwise specified in this title, the regulations of the appropriate city shall take precedence within that city’s UGA. In the event of any conflict, the substantive standards of the city will prevail. [Ord. 1170B, 2000]

Chapter 17.15URBAN GROWTH AREAS - CITIES

17.15.010 Purpose.

17.15.020 Incorporation by reference.

17.15.025 Incorporation and administration by agreement.

17.15.030 Permitted uses.

17.15.040 Priority.

Chapter 17.15
URBAN GROWTH AREAS - CITIES