This title shall be known and may be cited as the Carnation land use code.

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A.

This title is adopted pursuant to the authority contained in RCW 35A.63 (Planning and Zoning in Code Cities), RCW 35A.58 (Boundaries and Plats). RCW 36.70A (Growth Management Act), RCW 36.70B (Local Project Review), RCW 86.16 (Flood Prevention), RCW Title 58. (Boundaries and Plats), and any other appropriate state regulations.

B.

Whenever any provision of this title refers to or cites a section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and that section is later amended or superseded, the title shall be deemed amended to refer to the amended section or the section that most nearly corresponds to the superseded section.

(Ord. 610 § 1 (Attach A) (part), 2000)

A.

This title shall be effective throughout the city's planning jurisdiction. The city's planning jurisdiction comprises the area within the corporate boundaries of the city, and as extended per subsection B of this section.

B.

The city and county may enter into an interlocal agreement granting partial or full planning jurisdiction to the city within any or all portions of the Carnation Urban Growth Area (as established in both jurisdictions' comprehensive plans).

C.

In addition to other locations required by law, a copy of a map showing the boundaries of the city's planning jurisdiction shall be available for public inspection in the planning department.

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The provisions in this title were originally adopted on an interim basis on May 20, 1997, by Ordinance No. 553. This title was adopted on a final basis on July 18, 2000, by Ordinance No. 610.

(Ord. 610 § 1 (Attach A) (part), 2000)

A.

Subject to Chapter 15.32 of this title (Nonconforming Situations), no person may use, occupy, or sell any land or buildings or authorize or permit the use occupancy, or sale of land or buildings under his control except in accordance with all of the applicable provisions of this title.

B.

For purposes of this section, the "use" or "occupancy" of a building or land relates to anything and everything that is done to, on, or in that building or land.

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A.

Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, review, inspection, publication of notice and similar matters may be charged to applicants for zoning permits, sign permits, conditional use permits, special use permits, subdivision plat approval, zoning amendments, variances and other administrative relief. The amount of the fees charged shall be as established by resolution or ordinance of the city council filed in the office of the city clerk, and as contained in Chapter 5.32.

B.

Riverview School District No. 407 Impact Fees shall be imposed and collected as provided in Chapter 5.34.

C.

Fees established in accordance with subsections A and B of this section shall be paid no later than upon submission of a signed application or notice of appeal, or as otherwise provided by any fee ordinance or resolution adopted by the city council.

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It is declared to be the intention of the council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if any such section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase is declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction in a valid judgment or decree, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this ordinance since the same would have been enacted without the incorporation into this ordinance of such unconstitutional or invalid section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase.

(Ord. 610 § 1 (Attach A) (part), 2000)

A.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, the time within which an act is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first and including the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, that day shall be excluded. When the period of time prescribed is less than seven days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall be excluded.

B.

Unless otherwise specifically provided, whenever a person has the right or is required to do some act within a prescribed period after the service of a notice or other paper upon him and the notice or paper is served by mail, three days shall be added to the prescribed period.

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A.

As used in this title, words importing the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter.

B.

Words used in the singular in this title include the plural and words used in the plural include the singular.

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City departments may administratively adopt guidelines, standards, reference materials, forms, or other documents that aid the public, applicant, staff, or decision-maker in interpreting and administering this title.

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