Chapter 12.60
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT BUSINESS
Sections:
12.60.010 Purpose and authority.
12.60.010 Purpose and authority.
The mission of the city of Federal Way is to provide its citizens with a safe and healthy environment in which to work, live and play. In furtherance of this mission, the city exercises its police and regulatory authority derived from Washington Constitution, Article XI, Section 11 and RCW 35A.82.020 to regulate businesses that have significant impacts to the community.
(Ord. No. 13-746, § 1, 9-3-13.)
12.60.020 Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
“Congregate residential facility” means a dwelling where two or more unrelated individuals reside.
“Significant impact business” means a business that operates a congregate residential facility for sex offenders or violent felons.
(Ord. No. 13-746, § 1, 9-3-13.)
12.60.030 Licensing.
A significant impact business shall obtain a business registration under Chapter 12.05 FWRC and shall obtain approval as a group home Type III use under FWRC Title 19.
(Ord. No. 13-746, § 1, 9-3-13.)