Title 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapters:

1.01 Code Adoption

1.02 Comprehensive Plan Adoption

1.05 City Logo

1.10 General Penalty Provisions

Chapter 1.01
CODE ADOPTION

Sections:

1.01.010 Code adopted.

1.01.020 Title, citation, reference.

1.01.030 Reference applies to amendments.

1.01.040 Codification authority.

1.01.010 Code adopted.

The Newcastle Municipal Code, as compiled from the ordinances of the city of Newcastle, Washington, is hereby adopted as the official code of the city of Newcastle, Washington, on file in the office of the city clerk. (Ord. 98-163 § 1).

1.01.020 Title, citation, reference.

The code shall be known as “The Newcastle Municipal Code” and it shall be sufficient to refer to said code as the “Newcastle Municipal Code” in any prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proceeding at law or equity. It shall also be sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting or repealing all or any part or portion thereof as an addition to, amendment to, correction of, or repeal of the Newcastle Municipal Code. Further reference may be had to the titles, chapters, sections and subsections of the Newcastle Municipal Code and such reference shall apply to that numbered title, chapter, section or subsection as it appears in that code. (Ord. 98-163 § 2).

1.01.030 Reference applies to amendments.

Whenever a reference is made to the Newcastle Municipal Code or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the city of Newcastle, Washington, that reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore, now or hereafter made. (Ord. 98-163 § 3).

1.01.040 Codification authority.

This code consists of all of the regulatory and penal ordinances and certain of the administrative ordinances codified pursuant to RCW 35.21.500 through 35.21.570 inclusive. (Ord. 98-163 § 4).

Chapter 1.02
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTION

Sections:

1.02.010 Adopted.

1.02.020 Submission to state.

1.02.030 Authentication and recording.

1.02.010 Adopted.

The comprehensive plan entitled, “City of Newcastle Comprehensive Plan 2004,” adopted by Ordinance 2003-281, is hereby adopted as the city of Newcastle’s GMA comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2005-303 § 1).

1.02.020 Submission to state.

The director of community development is directed to send a copy of the final comprehensive plan to CTED within 10 days after adoption of Ordinance 2003-281. (Ord. 2005-303 § 1).

1.02.030 Authentication and recording.

Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.140 and 35A.12.150, the city clerk shall authenticate and maintain a copy of the “City of Newcastle Comprehensive Plan 2004,” along with Ordinance 2003-281, in the city’s files. (Ord. 2005-303 § 1).

Chapter 1.05
CITY LOGO

Sections:

1.05.010 Findings.

1.05.020 Adoption.

1.05.030 Purpose.

1.05.040 Unauthorized use.

1.05.050 Penalty for violation.

1.05.010 Findings.

The city council finds that the logo of the city as adopted in NMC 1.05.020 is a symbol of the authority of the city and a valuable asset of its population. The city council desires to insure that only appropriate uses are made of the city logo. (Ord. 74 § 1, 1995).

1.05.020 Adoption.

The city adopts the symbol depicted below as its city logo.

The city logo depicted above is a script “N” encircled by the words “The City of Newcastle” with a banner reading “1869 Washington 1994” across the background lettering. The banner represents the date Newcastle established itself as a community (1869) and the date Newcastle officially incorporated as a city (1994). (Ord. 74 § 2, 1995).

1.05.030 Purpose.

The city logo shall be used for official purposes only, or as authorized by the city council. (Ord. 74 § 3, 1995).

1.05.040 Unauthorized use.

A. Except as authorized by the city council, the city logo shall not be used on or in connection with any advertising or promotion for any product, business, organization, service, or article, whether offered for sale, for profit or offered without charge.

B. No person shall use a symbol that imitates the city logo or that is deceptively similar in appearance to the city logo.

C. The city logo may be used for illustrative purposes by the news media if the reproduction is incidental to a publication or broadcast, and may be used in political cartoons. (Ord. 74 § 4, 1995).

1.05.050 Penalty for violation.

Any person who willfully violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment as set forth in the city’s general penalty ordinance. The city’s right to prosecute under this section shall not affect its right to pursue civil or injunctive relief under federal or state laws. (Ord. 74 § 5, 1995).

Chapter 1.10
GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS

Sections:

1.10.010 General penalties.

1.10.020 Separate offense.

1.10.030 Nuisance.

1.10.010 General penalties.

Unless otherwise specified by city ordinance, anyone who violates the provisions of any ordinance of the city shall be punished pursuant to the general penalty provisions set forth below:

A. Criminal Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of any ordinance of the city is guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless otherwise provided, any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this code shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. Civil Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of any ordinance of the city which is designated a civil offense or civil violation shall have committed a civil infraction. Unless otherwise provided, any person committing a civil infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty not to exceed $250.00 for each day that the violation occurs. (Ord. 10 § 1, 1994).

1.10.020 Separate offense.

Every person violating any of the provisions of any ordinance of the city is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted by any such person. (Ord. 10 § 2, 1994).

1.10.030 Nuisance.

In addition to the penalties set forth in NMC 1.10.010, all remedies provided by law for the prevention and abatement of nuisances shall apply regardless of any other remedy. (Ord. 10 § 3, 1994).