The purpose of this chapter is to encourage full utilization of existing water and sewer services, conserve land resources and economize on capital expenditures, to improve the relationship between utility and land use planning for the health, safety and welfare of the public. Primary considerations include:

A.

The utility system plans including the improvement schedule;

B.

The existing capacity of supply, treatment and lines or systems limitations;

C.

The potential need for expansion of lines in adjacent land areas;

D.

The provision for legal right of maintenance crews to have necessary periodic access to the utility system with minimum disturbance of public or private property;

E.

To facilitate the development of properly designed and constructed public and private roadways, so as to provide a safe, durable and efficient integrated roadway system for the Town;

F.

To protect public rights-of-way, natural resources, scenic and open space from undue degradation due to poor development practices;

G.

To protect, to the greatest extent possible, life, limb and property from loss and damage by flooding, landslides, abnormal erosion and other potential natural hazards;

H.

To protect the public interest in management of surface water drainage, ground water recharge, and related functions of drainage basins, water courses and shoreline areas;

I.

To protect coastal areas, and drainage facilities, from mechanical damage, excessive flows and other conditions which increase erosion, turbidity, siltation, and other forms of pollution.

(Dev. regs. § 10.50.005, 1996)

These regulations shall apply to the following land development actions or permits. Commencement of construction work under any of the permits or applications, to include the initial clearing of any proposed land development, shall not begin until such time as final approval of the drainage, erosion control and/or grading plan is obtained.

A.

Subdivisions;

B.

Short subdivisions;

C.

Condominiums;

D.

Planned unit developments;

E.

Business and professional parks;

F.

Shopping centers;

G.

Mobile home parks and subdivisions;

H.

Campgrounds and recreational facilities;

I.

Industrial parks;

J.

Building permits for structures in excess of four thousand (4,000) square feet of total floor area, unless otherwise stated herein;

K.

Grading and clearing;

L.

Construction or development activity related to approval of rezones, conditional use permits, binding site plans, shoreline substantial development permits.

(Dev. regs. § 10.50.010, 1996)

The standards for design and construction of land development improvements are:

A.

Standard specifications and plans for road, bridge and municipal construction published by Washington State Department of Transportation and American Public Works Association except as amended herein or by variance granted in writing by the Town.

B.

The Washington State Department of Transportation Design Manual, latest edition. Modifications to design criteria may be authorized where strict adherence would be counterproductive to the purpose and intent of this chapter.

C.

Said standards are adopted by reference as the Official Standards of the Town.

D.

General Construction Requirements.

1.

Location. All utilities, public and private, shall conform to the Town's standards for placement.

a.

The installation of storm sewers shall be located in the right-of-way between the lot line and the developed street.

b.

Wherever possible, sanitary sewers shall be placed in the middle of the street right-of-way.

c.

Water and gas lines shall be installed in the public right-of-way but not beneath the developed street. Water meters shall be installed at edge of right-of-way adjacent to property served. If not practicable, meter placement shall be determined by Town.

d.

Power, television, telephone and electrical shall be located within the front property easement five feet behind sidewalk. Transformers shall be located at property line between lots and six feet behind sidewalk. These utilities may also be located at the back property easement.

e.

Fire hydrants shall be located at intersections at property line; if not feasible, then as directed by the Town.

2.

Easements and Covenants. Whenever utilities must be installed under or over private property, a maintenance easement to the Town of fifteen (15) feet in width must be provided. The installation of above ground utilities on an exterior side line of a subdivision shall be so installed that the subdivision corner and side line remain unoccupied so that a survey instrument may be used on said boundary. Easements must be provided to assure the permanent ability of Town and utility maintenance crews to inspect, repair, replace or enlarge side utility lines. No trees will be planted or structures built on any such easement. Fences or patios may be built over such easement subject to their removal, destruction and subsequent repair at the owner's expense, if necessary, for access by maintenance crews.

3.

Utility Extensions. If the town utility plan or program and land use plans show an existing or future need for extension of any utility, then appropriate legal action must be taken to assure construction of those utilities. A dedication or easement may be required as a condition of approval.

4.

Trenching. All material excavated from trenches shall be piled in such manner as will cause the minimum inconvenience to public travel and provisions shall be made for merging traffic, where necessary. Clearance shall be left to enable free flow of storm water in all gutters, conduits and natural water courses.

5.

Pavement Repair. Asphaltic pavement removed or damaged shall be repaired in conformance with APWA Standard Specifications.

6.

Pipe Bedding Material. Bedding material shall be placed in conformance with APWA Standard Specifications for water, sewer and storm sewer piping.

7.

Traffic Maintenance. If traffic is to be disrupted in any way, the contractor may be required to submit a plan to the town building inspector describing his proposed signing, barricades, etc. Approval of the plan shall be attained before any work is started. Notification twenty-four (24) hours in advance of implementing the plan will be given to the building inspector. Saturday, Sunday and holidays shall not be considered in computing time for notification. The Town reserves the right to limit the amount of disruption. Where access to residences or businesses' affected, special consideration shall be given. The Town may require the contractor to provide advanced written notification to any properties where access is disrupted or denied for a period of more than two hours.

8.

Air Pollution and Noise Control. The contractor shall take adequate measures to control dust. These control measures shall be exercised at all times, including weekends and holidays. A permit must be obtained from the Town for fire or smoke generating activity pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code and the Northwest Air Pollution Control Authority. Sounds which create a noise disturbance originating from temporary construction sites as a result of construction activity shall be prohibited between seven p.m. and seven a.m.

9.

Utilities Construction.

a.

Water may be obtained by the contractor for construction purposes from the Town at rates set forth in the water ordinance. The methods used by the contractor in obtaining water from the town municipal water system shall be in accordance with the regulations of the Town.

b.

Any and all power, water, sewer, communications or other utilities necessary for construction must be obtained by the contractor.

10.

Maintenance Bond.

a.

The contractor shall guarantee that all of the work, materials or equipment furnished by him and deeded to the Town will meet fully all requirements for quality of workmanship, materials, strength, and any and all other requirements whatsoever prescribed in the specifications.

b.

In case of failure of any part of the work, materials or equipment under test or otherwise, the contractor, without delay, shall make such changes, replacements and renewals as may be necessary to meet fully all of the requirements and guarantees of the specifications.

c.

The contractor shall furnish a surety bond to guarantee the work against faulty workmanship or materials for a period of one year following acceptance by the Town of the work.

11.

Insurance—Performance Bond—Proof of Registration.

a.

Prior to commencement of work the contractor shall submit approved forms for compliance with state law regarding contractor registration. The contractor shall provide proof of public liability and property damage insurance prior to commencement of work if any work is to be performed within public streets and right-of-ways of if the work performed is done under contract to the Town.

b.

A performance bond will be required to insure the completion of certain improvements.

c.

If the contractor fails to avail himself within ten (10) days after due notice by certified mail to make the necessary corrections, the Town shall have the right to replace the defective work or equipment by purchase from or contract with any other parties at the expense of the contractor.

d.

Due notice shall mean written notification to the address provided by the contractor and written notice to the contractor's surety.

e.

The Town reserves the right to take limited corrective action as may be necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare immediately without notice.

12.

As-Built Drawings.

a.

As-built drawings of all improvements deeded or conveyed to the Town shall be provided. As-built drawings shall show all approved modifications made during construction. It shall also show precisely the location of all buried utilities, including the measured distance to all sewer tees or wyes and distance from valves to fittings. The location of water and sewer shall be located by showing measured distances to monuments or other approved permanent reference.

b.

As-built drawings for water and sewer improvements shall be provided with copy of Engineer's Certificates from DSHS and the Department of Ecology, respectively.

c.

As-built drawings turned over to the Town upon acceptance of the utilities shall be either the original drawing or direct positive photographic reproducible polyester .003 inch thick.

13.

Notification. The contractor shall provide in wiring the name, address and telephone numbers of the firm's responsible individuals who may be contacted in the event it is necessary for the Town to do so. The contractor may provide no more than two names and numbers, however, he may change the names and numbers.

14.

Testing. Testing shall comply with that specified in the adopted specifications. If additional testing is ordered by the Town to determine if the work is in compliance with the specifications, that testing will be performed at the cost of the Town unless the original test should fail. Additional tests shall be performed by the contractor at his expense after necessary corrective work has been performed. All costs of the original test shall be borne by the contractor.

15.

Inspection. All work to be deeded to the Town shall be inspected by a qualified inspector appointed by the Town and any agencies for the state requiring inspection. All costs of inspection shall be at the contractor's expense.

(Dev. regs. § 10.50.015, 1996)

A.

In General.

1.

Conformity. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall conform to the official map and comprehensive plan and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to topographical conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets. Where not shown on the official map or comprehensive plan, the arrangement and other design standards of streets shall conform to the provisions found herein.

2.

Arrangement.

a.

Major streets shall be properly integrated with the existing and proposed system of major streets and highways.

b.

Collector streets shall be properly related to the public transit system, to special traffic generating from facilities such as schools, churches and shopping centers, to population densities and to major streets into which they feed.

c.

Minor streets, which include local access and/or cul-de-sac streets, shall be laid out to conform as much as possible to topography, to discourage use by through traffic, to permit efficient drainage and sewer systems, and to require the minimum amount of street necessary to provide convenient, safe access to property.

3.

Relation to Adjoining Street System. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provisions for the continuation of the existing streets in adjoining areas.

4.

Projection of Streets. Where adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision for the proper projection of streets.

5.

Streets to be Carried to Property Lines. When a new subdivision adjoins unsubdivided land subject to being subdivided, then the dedication of new streets shall be carried to the boundaries of the tract proposed to be subdivided.

6.

Limited Access Highways. Where a subdivision borders on or contains a limited access highway right-of-way, the planning commission may require a street approximately parallel to and on each side of such right-of-way, at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of the intervening land as for park purposes in residential districts or for commercial or industrial purposes in other districts.

7.

Street Names. Names of new streets shall not duplicate existing or platted street names unless a new street is a continuation of or in alignment with the existing or platted street. House numbers shall be assigned in accordance with the house-numbering system of the Town. All names and numbers shall conform to the adopted street naming [and] numbering policy.

8.

Alleys.

a.

Commercial and Industrial. Alleys shall be provided in all commercial and industrial districts, except that the planning commission may waive this requirement where other definite and assured provisions are made for service access such as off-street loading and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed.

b.

Residential. Alleys may be approved in residential areas because of topography, other exceptional circumstances, or when implementing low impact development plans.

c.

Dead-end alleys are prohibited except under very unusual circumstances, and crooked and "T" alleys shall be discouraged. Where dead-end alleys are unavoidable, they shall be provided with adequate turnaround facilities at the dead end.

9.

Half Streets.

a.

Half streets shall be discouraged in the plan of a proposed subdivision, however, they may be permitted by the planning commission and town council in cases where the future dedication of the remaining half of the street can be anticipated. Whenever a tract to be subdivided borders on an existing half street, the other part of the half street can be anticipated. Whenever a tract to be subdivided borders on an existing half street, the other part of the half street shall be dedicated within such tract unless a said dedication is deemed unnecessary or undesirable by the planning commission and town council.

b.

When a half street is permitted by the planning commission and town council, said half street shall be developed subject to the requirements of these regulations, provided that said improvements shall be offset at least one foot from the property line, dividing said half street. Additional improvements beyond those required in Section 16.24.060 of this chapter may be required by the planning commission and town council.

B.

Design.

1.

Width. The right-of-way of all streets shall be of the width specified on the official map or master plan; or, if no width is specified, they shall be not less than the width specified below, unless necessitated by unusual topographic, physical or design features:

a.

Arterials: Eighty (80) feet.

b.

Collectors: Sixty (60) feet, unless reduced by the town council in association with the approval of projects which implement low impact development standards.

c.

Local:

i.

Local Access: Sixty (60) feet, unless reduced by the town council in association with the approval of projects which implement low impact development standards.

ii.

Cul-de-sac: Forty (40) feet for lengths up to four hundred (400) feet, fifty (50) feet for lengths up to six hundred (600) feet.

2.

Cul-De-Sac or Dead-End Streets. Streets designed to have one end permanently closed shall be not longer than six hundred (600) feet, four hundred (400) feet or less being preferable, and shall be provided at the closed end with a circular turnaround having a minimum curb radius not less than forty-five (45) feet. Off-street or T-type turnarounds providing equivalent turning radius may be substituted. Any cul-de-sac over six hundred (600) feet shall require a variance.

3.

Grade. The grade of major and collector streets shall not exceed ten (10) percent and the grade of all other streets shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent unless necessitated by exceptional topography and approved by the planning commission.

4.

Horizontal Curves. The minimum sight distance with clear visibility, measured along the center line, shall be provided, of at least one hundred thirty-five (135) feet on major streets, seventy-five (75) feet for collector streets and fifty (50) feet on minor streets.

5.

Vertical Curves. All changes in street grades shall be connected by vertical curves of a minimum length equivalent to four times the algebraic difference in the rate of grade for major streets and collector streets and one-half of this minimum length for all other streets.

6.

Intersections.

a.

Rounded. Property lines at street intersections shall be rounded with a maximum radius of twenty (20) feet or of a greater radius where the planning commission determines it to be necessary.

b.

Jogs. Streets with center line offsets of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet shall be avoided. Where streets intersect major streets, their alignment shall be continuous.

C.

Plans for Construction of Streets, Utilities and Drainage Structures. The designing engineer shall submit to the town engineer plans and specifications for street, utility and drainage structures for the proposed development. The plans and specifications shall include a vicinity map, and a plan and profile consisting of the following:

1.

Plan/Profile. A plan and profile of the proposed construction shall be submitted to the town engineer for approval prior to construction and shall include:

Plan:

a.

Street alignment in stations of one hundred (100) foot intervals;

b.

Bearing on street centerline;

c.

Radius of horizontal curves;

d.

Proposed right-of-way width limits;

e.

Label all streets and adjoining subdivisions;

f.

Typical roadway sections, including utility locations;

g.

Existing and proposed drainage structures, showing type and size of culverts with the direction of flow indicated;

h.

Street cross section, showing utilities, pavement width, sidewalks, etc.;

i.

Suggested scales: One inch equals fifty (50) feet; or one inch equals one hundred (100) feet.

Profile:

a.

Original Ground Line. The ground lines for road extending to the perimeter of any developments shall be extended a sufficient distance beyond the perimeter to include any change in contours which would affect the profile of the proposed street, which would affect the profile of the proposed street, which extension shall in no event be less than two hundred (200) feet;

b.

Stationing in intervals of one hundred (100) feet;

c.

Proposed grade line showing percent grade and vertical curves;

d.

Elevation datum;

e.

Horizontal scale shall be the same as the plan; vertical scale shall be at the ratio of ten-to-one (10 to 1) with horizontal scale.

D.

Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters.

1.

Sidewalks.

a.

The Portland cement sidewalk shall be constructed in accordance with APWA Specifications. Concrete shall meet the requirements of APWA Specifications, with a twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength of three thousand (3,000) psi. Maximum slump shall not exceed three and one-half inches.

b.

Joint filler shall be in conformance with APWA Specifications, three-eighths inch thickness and shall be placed as detailed on the plans.

c.

Thickness shall be a full six inches thick at driveway sections.

2.

Curb and Gutter.

a.

The integral Portland cement concrete curb and gutter shall be constructed in accordance with APWA Specifications, with a twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength of three thousand (3,000) psi.

b.

Curb and gutter shall be APWA cement concrete, Type "A" monolithic, all as detailed in APWA Standard Plan No. 1. Depressed section for driveway shall be similar to APWA Type "C", except grade point shall be reduced from two inches to three inches to one and one-half inches to two inches. Two No. 4 reinforcing bars shall be used at all driveway sections.

c.

Where water is carried on the surface through an intersection, there shall be a cement concrete inverted gutter section provided as detailed in the Town's standard specifications.

3.

a.

No concrete for sidewalks or curb and gutter shall be poured against dry form or dry subgraded. All concrete delivery receipts shall be inspected by the Town.

b.

After troweling and before jointing or edging, the surface of the sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be lightly brushed in a transverse direction with a soft brush to give a broom finish. All work must be finished to the lines and grades shown on the plans, all as directed by the engineer.

c.

Curbing and protection of sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall conform to APWA Specifications.

d.

The manholes, valve boxes and monument cases shall be adjusted to grade in the following manner: Prior to surfacing with asphalt concrete, the manholes, monument cases and valve boxes shall be temporarily adjusted to the approximate grade of the crushed surfacing, top course layer. The street may then be paved. As soon as the street is paved past each manhole, valve box and monument case, the asphalt concrete mat shall be scored around the location of the manholes, valve boxes or monument cases. After rolling has been completed and the mat has cooled, it shall be cut along the scored lines.

e.

The manholes, valve boxes and monument cases shall then be raised to finished pavement grade and the annular spaces filled with Portland cement concrete to give a smooth, finished appearance.

4.

Minimum pavement widths for arterials, streets, cul-de-sacs, sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall be as indicated the Town's standard specifications.

(Ord. 648 § 3 Exh. B (part), 2005; Dev. regs. § 10.50.020, 1996)

(Ord. No. 677, § 10, 10-13-2009)

A.

In General.

1.

Water. A water distribution system and/or water system connection, including the location of fire hydrants, valves and other fittings shall be designed and installed in accordance with APWA Standard Specifications.

2.

Sanitary Sewer. A sewer system and/or a sanitary sewer system connection must be approved by the appropriate authority or septic tank and drain field if connection to sanitary sewer system is not feasible and local Health Department Officials report that lots can be adequately served by septic tank based on soil data and percolation rates. If septic system is used, then net area of each lot shall be twenty-one thousand seven hundred eighty (21,780) square feet or in accordance with zoning lot size requirement, whichever is greater.

3.

Storm Drainage. A storm drainage system adequate for proper drainage of all potential surface water runoff. Where a natural watercourse is to be used for a portion of the storm drainage system, an easement shall be so designated. Cross drains shall be provided to accommodate all natural water flow and shall be of sufficient length to permit full roadway width and required slopes.

4.

Other Utilities. Other utilities including telephone, electricity and television cable shall be undergrounded where existing overhead are not previously established.

5.

Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants, within Town limits, shall be AWWA Standard C502. Hydrants shall be installed in accordance with APWA standards. Hydrant spacing shall be as follows:

a.

Low density or agricultural areas: maximum nine hundred (900) feet.

b.

Residential areas: maximum six hundred (600) feet.

c.

Commercial/industrial areas: as required by fire marshal but not to exceed three hundred (300) feet (schools, courthouse, hospital and other large public buildings to be considered as commercial for enforcement of this regulation).

d.

Buildings of which any portion are more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from the public water supply shall have hydrants located as directed by the fire marshal.

6.

Private Fire Lines. Any pipeline to private property or building that is for fire protection only need not be metered but shall be provided with:

a.

An isolation valve at the Town main at the edge of the right-of-way.

b.

A detector type check valve (UL and FM approved) installed at the right-of-way in an approved vault.

7.

All materials used in construction of utilities installed in Town rights-of-way shall conform to the Town's approved materials list.

8.

Any person or contractor making repairs on installing new utilities in Town right-of-way shall furnish to the Town an "as built" diagram of improvements made.

(Dev. regs. § 10.50.025, 1996)

A.

It is the requirement of the Town that the following improvements and standards shall be provided in the RH, HLC, TC, GC, MOA, and public/quasi-public districts; however, that the requirement for any of the following improvements may be waived by the town council in those cases where the provision of said improvements would clearly be impractical or undesirable.

1.

Pave Streets: Class A (see Figure 16.24.040A);

2.

Sidewalks/paths in area specified in the town comprehensive plan;

3.

Curbs, gutters and planting strip (see Figure 16.24.040C);

4.

Street lighting;

5.

Utilities, as required in this chapter;

6.

Traffic control and street name signs as required by the Town.

B.

It is the requirement of the Town that the following improvements and standards shall be provided in the MOA and RM-9600 districts except for roads accessing joint use parking areas/facilities in cottage housing projects; however, that the requirement for any of the following improvements may be waived by the town council in those cases where the provision of said improvements would clearly be impractical or undesirable.

1.

Paved street: Class C (see Figure 16.24.040A);

2.

Street lighting;

3.

Utilities, as required in this chapter;

4.

Traffic control and street name signs as required by the Town.

C.

It is the requirement of the Town that the following improvements and standards shall be provided in the RR and LDR districts; however, that the requirement for any of the following improvements may be waived by the town council in those cases where the provision of said improvements would clearly be impractical or undesirable.

1.

Pave street: Class C (see Figure 16.24.040A);

2.

Utilities, as required in this chapter, septic tanks may be permitted subject to health department approval;

3.

Traffic control and street name signs as required by the Town.

D.

It is the requirement of the Town that the following improvements and standards shall be provided in the CHOD district and in the MOA district for cottage housing projects for interior roads providing access to joint use parking areas; however, that the requirement for any of the following improvements may be waived by the town council in those cases where the provision of said improvements would clearly be impractical or undesirable.

1.

Crushed rock street surface eighteen (18) feet in width;

2.

Parking areas—Crushed rock surface;

3.

Utilities, as required in this chapter; and

4.

Traffic control and street name signs as required by the Town.

(Ord. 648 § 3 Exh. B (part), 2005: Dev. regs. § 10.50.030, 1996)

An entry permit shall be required for installation of driveway culverts or curb cuts used for vehicular access to private property from public streets. Culvert pipe for driveways shall be minimum thirty (30) feet in length.

(Dev. regs. § 10.50.035, 1996)