HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0828CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO.828
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 17.40.020 AND
17.40.023 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ALLOW THE AREA OF VEHICULAR PRIVATE LANES,
VEHICULAR RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND VEHICULAR
ACCESS EASEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
CALCULATION OF LOT AREA AND LOT COVERAGE.
WHEREAS, the current Medina Municipal Code excludes the area of any vehicular,
vehicular right-of-way or vehicular access easement from the calculation of lot coverage and lot
area; and
WHEREAS, including these areas within the calculation of lot coverage and lot area
would be consistent with most contemporary planning practices in the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been reviewed by the Planning Commission on November
27, 2007 and December 20, 2007; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the City has notified the Department of
Community Trade and Economic Development of its intent to adopt these amendments at least
sixty days prior to final adoption;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 17.40.020 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
17.40.020 Determination of lot area and coverage.
In all districts, the maximum allowable lot coverage shall be
calculated including the area of any vehicular private lanes,
vehicular rights -of -way or vehicular access easements.
SECTION 2. Section 17.40.023 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
17.40.23 Determination of lot area.
A. In all districts, the minimum lot area shall be calculated
including the area of any vehicular private lanes, vehicular rights -
of -way or vehicular access easements, except as provided in
subsection B of this section.
B. The portion of this title applying to calculation of minimum
lot areas shall not apply to lots created by lawful subdivisions prior
to April 14, 1986.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect five (5) days after its
publication or the publication of a summary of its intent and contents.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS loth DAY OF MARCH, 2008 AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON THE 10t' DAY OF MARCH, 2008.
Approved as to form:
WayneD. anaka, City Attorney
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Mark L. Nelson, Mayor
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Rac el Baker, City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO 828
of the City of Medina, Washington
On March 10, 2008, the City Council of the City of Medina, Washington, approved
Ordinance No. 828, the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTION 17.40.020 AND 17.40.023 OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
THE AREA OF VEHICULAR PRIVATE LANES, VEHICULAR RIGHTS -OF -WAY
AND VEHICULAR ACCESS EASEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
CALCULATION OF LOT AREA AND LOT COVERAGE.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
APPROVED by the City Council at their meeting of March 10, 2008.
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Rae el Baker, City Clerk
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