Chapter 17.00
ADMINISTRATION
Sections:
17.00.000 Applicability.
17.00.010 Zoning map.
17.00.020 Boundaries.
17.00.030 Application of regulations.
17.00.040 Enforcement.
17.00.050 Prior land use regulations and maps.
17.00.060 Annexation areas – Interim regulations.
17.00.000 Applicability.
All provisions of this title apply throughout the city, with no variation by zone district, unless otherwise specified in this title.
17.00.010 Zoning map.
The locations and boundaries of zone districts shall be as shown on that map entitled “Official Zoning Map, Edmonds, Washington” which map shall reference the zoning districts set forth in ECDC Title 16 (Zoning Districts). The official zoning map, together with all information shown on the map, is adopted by this reference as if it were set forth in this chapter in full. The city clerk shall keep the official zoning map on file for public inspection. The map shall be attested by the mayor and city clerk, and may be amended pursuant to Chapter 20.40 ECDC (Rezones).
17.00.020 Boundaries.
The following rules apply to interpretation of the official zoning map:
A. Established Lines. Where boundaries are shown along street lines, alley lines or lot lines, those lines are the boundaries.
B. Other Lines. Boundaries not shown along other established lines shall be dimensioned.
C. Vacations. When the city vacates a street or alley, the zone districts along either side shall be extended to the centerline of the vacated street.
D. Unclassified Land. All lands not classified according to the established district classifications on the official zoning map shall be classified as RS-12, pending study, public hearing and specific classifications.
E. Annexed Land. The zoning classification of all land annexed to the city shall be determined at the time of annexation and after two public hearings held at least 30 days apart as required by state law, except when the appropriate zoning cannot be determined without further study and/or public comment. All land annexed to the city and not simultaneously zoned shall be considered tentatively as having a zoning classification that is the nearest and most similar to the classification such property enjoyed under county zoning, pending study, public hearing and specific classifications. [Ord. 2291 §§ 1, 2, 1982].
17.00.030 Application of regulations.
A. Code Compliance Required. All land in the city shall be used, and all buildings shall be built, structurally altered, or moved onto a site, only in compliance with all regulations of this zoning ordinance.
B. Setbacks – Density.
1. Any setback, yard, minimum lot size, or open space required by this zoning ordinance for one use may not be used to meet minimum requirements of this zoning ordinance for any other use.
2. When an existing lot is subdivided, or is the subject of a lot line adjustment, the new lot lines will not make any existing improvements nonconforming to the regulations of this zoning ordinance.
C. Public Structures and Uses. All public structures and uses built or altered by the city or any other public agency shall comply with this zoning ordinance. Where it is a public necessity to build, or alter, a structure or use in a location or in a manner not complying with this zoning ordinance, a variance may be considered. In this case, the action of the hearing examiner shall be a recommendation to the city council.
17.00.040 Enforcement.
A. Penalties. A violation of any provision of the community development code or any provision of any code adopted in this code by reference shall be a misdemeanor. If a violation is committed, continued or permitted for more than one day, each day or portion of a day shall be a separate offense. A convicted person shall be punished as set forth in Chapter 5.50 ECC (Penalties).
B. Other Remedies. The city may begin civil or criminal action(s) to restrain and/or enjoin any violation of this code, and to obtain other injunctive or legal relief. The violator shall pay the costs of such action including reasonable city attorney fees.
17.00.050 Prior land use regulations and maps.
The city clerk is hereby directed to file for permanent record a copy of the following prior land use regulations and maps:
A. That compilation entitled “City of Edmonds Land Use Regulations,” published October 1, 1978, consisting of Title 12 (Zoning and Platting), and Title 20 (Sign Code), as the same has been amended through the end of the year 1980;
B. The “Official Zoning Map, Edmonds, Washington,” adopted by Ordinance No. 1074 in 1964, and as amended from time to time through the end of the year 1980.
The above referenced ordinances and zoning map are hereby superseded by the adoption of the Edmonds Community Development Code and the new Official Zoning Map, Edmonds, Washington, adopted by ECDC 17.00.010. In the event any portion of this community development code, or any map, plan, diagram, chart, code, or any other matter adopted herein by reference and/or by direct text, including but not limited to the new Official Zoning Map, Edmonds, Washington, is for any reason whatsoever held invalid or inapplicable to any person or property within the jurisdiction of the city, then that portion of the provision, map, plan, diagram, chart, text or code shall be deemed repealed and the prior applicable provisions shall be deemed revived and applicable in full force and effect as if it or they had not been previously superseded by this code. The preceding ordinances, maps, plans, diagrams, charts and codes that are so superseded and may be revived include those specifically referenced in subsections A and B of this section, and in addition the entire Edmonds City Code as the same was in effect at the end of 1980, and all ordinances of the city of Edmonds of which it was composed as the same are on file with the city clerk.
17.00.060 Annexation areas – Interim regulations.
A. In accordance with an interlocal agreement between Snohomish County and the city of Edmonds, building permits, conditional use permits, and any and all other development permits initiated prior to annexation and vested under the laws of Snohomish County, Washington and the state of Washington shall continue to be administered and processed by Snohomish County for a period of one year from the date of annexation as more completely described below. In order to provide for the smooth administration and transition of areas to the city, the following regulations are hereby adopted by reference as fully as if herein set forth:
1. SCC 13.01.020 and Chapters 13.10 through 13.70, 13.95, 13.110 and 13.130 SCC, entitled Roads and Bridges;
2. Chapter 16.04 SCC, entitled Fire Code;
3. Chapters 17.04, 17.16, 17.18 and 17.40, entitled Buildings;
4. SCC Title 18, entitled Zoning Code;
5. Ordinance 80-28, entitled Road Design Standards and Specifications;
6. SCC Title 23, entitled Environmental Policy;
7. SCC Title 24, entitled Drainage;
8. SCC Title 25, entitled Storm and Surface Water Management;
9. SCC Title 26A, entitled Parks Mitigation;
10. SCC Title 26B, entitled Traffic Mitigation;
11. SCC Title 26C, entitled Schools Mitigation;
12. SCC Title 27, entitled Flood Hazard;
13. Ordinance 91-036, entitled Shoreline Master Program; and
14. Chapter 32.10 SCC, entitled Critical Areas Regulations.
B. All new permits for the annexation area filed and initiated in the city of Edmonds after the date of annexation and any existing permits, upon the expiration of their vesting rights or the passage of one year, whichever comes first, shall be transferred to the city of Edmonds for administration in accordance with the procedural requirements of the Edmonds Community Development Code and the substantive requirements in which the permittee has vested. Copies of these interim zoning regulations as adopted are on file with the Edmonds city clerk and the Edmonds planning department. Copies of such ordinances are available upon request. [Ord. 3081 § 1, 1996].