ORD 25-025ORDINANCE NO. 25-025
AN ORDINANCE adopting modifications to Titles 2, 8, 12, 15,
16, 17, and 18 of the Camas Municipal Code as part of the annual
code amendment process.
WHEREAS, the City has conducted its annual review of Camas Municipal Code (CMC)
Titles 2 (Administration), 8 (Health and Safety), 12 (Streets and Public Places), 15 (Buildings
and Construction), 16 (Environment), 17 (Land Development), and 18 (Zoning) and has
recommended modifications to clarify existing regulations, provide corrections, make technical
updates that improve usability and administration of the code, incorporate updates to state law
updates, and to make other revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature (Legislature) adopted House Bill 1110
(HB 1110) in 2023, requiring cities to allow middle housing in all residential zones, including
allowing unit densities of two or four units per lot; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature also adopted House Bill 1337 (HB 1337) in 2023, requiring
cities to allow at least two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) per lot and imposing other
requirements related to regulation of ADUs; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature further adopted Senate Bill 5290 (SB 5290) in 2023,
establishing new permit processing timelines and requirements for cities with the intent to
increase the timeliness and predictability of project reviews; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the proposed revisions
at public workshops on October 21, 2025, and November 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City transmitted a copy of the proposed ordinance to the Washington
State Department of Commerce on October 16, 2025, in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a State Environmental Policy Act Determination of
Nonsignificance on November 13, 2025, for these non-project legislative amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 18, 2025 , to
consider the proposed revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission favorably recommended to forward the
amendments to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to CMC Chapter 18.27 (Middle Housing),
namely allowing unit densities of two or four units per lot in all residential zones and allowing
for the development of various middle housing types as allowable uses in all residential zones,
comply with HB 111 0; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to CMC Chapter 18.25 (Accessory Dwelling
Units), which include the allowance of two ADUs per lot and revised development standards
removing barriers to ADU development, comply with HB 1337; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to CMC Chapter 18.55 (Administration and
Procedures) implement the requirements of SB 5290 by revising permit timelines and, consistent
with RCW 36 .70B.140, clarify categories of permits that present special circumstances and
warrant a review process or time periods which are different from those provided for in SB 5290,
including civil construction permits; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to CMC Chapter 16.55 (Critical Aquifer
Recharge Areas) update protections for critical aquifer recharge areas by clarifying review
requirements, imposing new performance standards, and updating mapping references to comply
with the Growth Management Act, use best available science, and maintain appropriate
protection of groundwater resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on December 1, 2025, to consider the
proposed revisions and voted to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance approving the
proposed Municipal Code amendments as set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS AS FOLLOWS: Section I Title 2 (Administration), Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 12 (Streets and Public Places), Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 16 (Environment), Title 17 (Land Development), and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Camas Municipal Code are amended as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Section II This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5) days from and after its publication according to law. PASSED BY the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 15th day of December. 2025. APPROVED as to form: &� City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 25-025
EXHIBIT “A”
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2.15.080 Powers.
The examiner shall receive and examine available information, conduct public hearings and prepare a record
thereof, and enter final decisions, subject to application, notice, public hearing and appeal procedures of Chapter
18.55 of this code on the following matters:
A. Conditional use permits, light industrial/business park applications, preliminary subdivision plat
applications, and site specific rezone requests;
B. Appeals of SEPA threshold determinations on the land use applications subsection A of this section;
and
C. Appeals of a Type I or Type II decision.
All other Type III land use applications, including but not limited to comprehensive plan
amendments; development agreements, with a companion master plan; mixed use developments;
planned developments; and area-wide rezones shall follow the procedures as provided in Chapter
18.55 of this code.
D. Appeals of interpretations of technical codes adopted under Title 15 by the building official or fire
marshal.
E. Such other quasi-judicial and administrative determinations as may be delegated by ordinance to the
board of adjustment or to the hearing examiner.
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8.06.040 Public nuisances—Public health, safety and welfare nuisances.
The following provisions are declared public nuisances due to presence of a threat to public health, safety
and welfare. These nuisances also have been found to adversely affect property values in the city.
. . .
H. Maintenance of Swimming and Landscape Pools. All swimming pools, landscape pools/ponds and spas
shall be properly maintained so as not to create a safety hazard or harbor insect infestation, or create
visibly deteriorated or blighted appearance. All landscape pools/ponds shall be maintained at a depth
not to exceed two feet. All landscape pools/ponds of a depth greater than two feet shall be secured by
a barrier as provided in this subsection. All swimming pools and spas shall provide protection against
potential drownings and near drownings by restricting access in compliance with the 2006
International Residential Code, Appendix GInternational Building Code (WAC 51-50) or International
Residential Code (51-51) as applicable , as adopted pursuant to CMC Section 15.04.010, as amended.
Failure to properly maintain or provide appropriate barriers of any swimming pool, landscape
pool/pond subject to the provisions of this subsection, and/or spa, is declared to be a public nuisance .
All water utilized in any landscape pool/pond shall be confined on site and barriers shall be erected
sufficient to prevent any off site flow to present substantial damage to adjoining properties.
Title 12 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 12.36 GATES AND OTHER BARRIERS
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Chapter 12.36 GATES AND OTHER BARRIERS1
12.36.010 Purpose of provisions.
The city council makes the following findings:
A. From time to time the owners of real property served by private streets, driveways or commercial
property desire to erect gates or other barriers restricting vehicular access on such private streets and
driveways.
B. Such gates or barriers will delay response of police, fire, medical and other public services.
C. Gates or other traffic barriers may be permitted only when adequate provisions are made for access by
fire, police, medical emergency and other public services.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
(Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021)
12.36.020 Definitions.
Unless otherwise specifically defined, the terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
"City" means the City of Camas.
"Fire chief" means the fire chief of the Camas Washougal Fire Department fire department of the City of
Camas or his authorized designee.
"Gate" means a movable barrier designed and constructed to prohibit or limit motor vehicle access from
private property to a public street.
"Public works director" means the director of the public works department of the City of Camas or his
authorized designee.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.030 Applicability of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all gates which are designed and constructed on private property
and are intended to limit or restrict motor vehicular access to a public street , or thoroughfare, or commercial
property, and shall meet the applicable gate design standards for category A or B. except the following:
A. Gates restricting access to where there are no structures or improvements located thereon;
B. Gates providing access to private property used solely for agricultural or farming purposes;
C. Gates on private streets or driveways serving less than three residential dwellings;
D. Gates attended by an operator at all times when the gate is in a closed position;
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E. Gates where there is an alternative and unobstructed access satisfactory to the city.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
(Ord. No. 16-027, § I, 12-5-2016)
12.36.040 Category A & B Design standards.
Gate Installation Category A means commercial properties.
All gate installations under category A must satisfy the following design standardss:
A. Electric gates shall be equipped with a Knox Key Switch.
B. Non-electic or non-automatic opening gates shall have a Knox lock box containing gate access key, or
utilize an approved padlock.
C. Other Life Safety automatic adjuncts may be required as life safety needs are identified by the Fire Chief
or designee.
Gate Installation Category B means 3 or more residential structures.
A. A turnaround shall be provided adjacent to the gate. The turnaround shall allow passenger and delivery
vehicles to exit the site without backing. The minimum turning radius for the turnaround shall be
twenty-five feet.
B. A sign shall be located at a point visible from the public roadway indicating "locked gate ahead."
C. All gates shall be equipped with, but not limited to, the following gate opening components:
Strobe activation, key padkeypad system, an approved Knox Box key switch, house activation by
residents through phone, intercom, magnetic card or other approved system. When the gate is
accessed by emergency services using strobe activation, the gate timer shall be set to remain open for
a minimum of five minutes.
D. All gates shall include an activation system for use by private property owners. This system shall
operate independently of the emergency access system, andsystem and may utilize key padskeypads,
magnetic cards, radio transmitters, cameras or other mechanisms approved by the Fire Chief or
designee.city.
E. All gates shall include an auxiliary power supply which shall automatically lock the gate open in the
event of a power outage. The date including month and year of battery manufacture date installation
shall be written on the battery with black permanent marker or other permanent means.
F. There shall be an unlocked pedestrian access for all residential development gates.
G. Gate construction shall be of wrought iron or other material approved by the city. The gate and related
equipment shall be coated in a manner to prevent corrosion.
H. The gate shall be constructed in a manner so as to allow viewing of obstructions located within the
swing path of the gate.
I. Pass codes or any other necessary access items shall be furnished at the expense of the homeowner's
association as needed by local fire, police and public works departments. An approved four digitfour-
digit pass code shall be provided for police and fire and a separate approved pass code shall be
provided for public works. Access using key padkeypad pass codes shall not be required to lock the
gate open. Required pass codes shall not expire or “Time-Out” from non-use in the gate software
program. Protocol Access requirements (#, * etc.) shall be noted/displayed on the access pad with the
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use of an engraved metal sign plate or shall be included on a keypad display screen clearly seen and
easily read.
Protocol Access (#, *) shall be noted/displayed on the access pad.
J. All dwellings or structures accessed behind gates shall have residential fire sprinklers installed per
NFPA 13, 13R or 13D.
K. Tire puncture devices shall be prohibited.
L. Gate width for each travel lane shall not be less than twelve feet clear opening. A single operating gate
covering both travel lanes shall not be less than twenty feet clear opening.
M. Gate design shall typically conform to the Camas engineering design drawing showing placement of
activation key padkeypad and dimensions for travel and pull outpull-out lanes. Alternate means and
methods may be submitted for possible approval.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.050 Permit—Required when—Application.
A. Any person desiring to install a gate shall obtain submit an application form fromto the public works
department and a separate application form fromto the fire marshal's office. The applications shall contain
the following information:
1. A vicinity and site map of the proposed location for the gate;gate.
2. A plan view and elevation of the gate installation illustrating gate dimensions and the direction of the
swing path for the gate;gate.
3. A plan view of the gate turnaround;turnaround.
4. The location of the access-control panel;panel.
5. Control systems information, spec sheets etc.;etc.
6. The names and addresses of all property owners affected by the restricted access.
7. The name, address and phone number of the applicant;applicant.
8. The written consent of all property owners affected by the restricted access is required for retro gate
installations not included in the original approved recorded plat. A homeowner's association owning
and maintaining private roads within a development may consent for its membership. In all other
instances, consent must be given individually by each property owner affected by the restricted
access;access.
9. Such other information as may be required by the public works department or the fire marshal's office
to help facilitate a permit review.
B. The applications shall be signed and dated by the applicant.
C. Electric gates serving less than three homes or in a commercial application shall have an approved
lockbox with toggle or key switch on the main gate.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
(Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021)
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12.36.060 Permit—Fees.
Any person submitting an application for a gate shall pay a fire permit fee and a public works permit fee.
These fees shall be in addition to any other permit, development or construction fees for the subject property.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.070 Permit—Issuance conditions.
Upon receipt of properly completed applications for a gate installation conforming to the standards of this
chapter together with the application fees, the public works director and the fire chief or their designees shall
issue permits authorizing the installation, construction and acceptance of the gate. Construction or installation of a
gate shall not commence until the public works director and the fire chiefchief, or their designees have completed
reviews, collected fees, and issued permits.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.080 Liability limitations.
The city shall have no liability for any damage to the gate resulting from city vehicles or personnel accessing
the property, whether responding to actual or false emergencies. Any damage sustained by city vehicles due to the
gate installation shall be the responsibility of the party responsible for maintenance and repair of the gate.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.090 Inspection authority.
The city shall have the right to access the property of Ccategory B gates to inspect the gate on a periodic
basis without being liable for trespass. Access to Category A gates will be coordinated with the property or
business owner of the commercial property ahead of time in advance.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.100 Notification requirements.
A. Provide plat statement that reads "Privacy gates will cause delays to emergency response agencies (police,
fire, medical) increasing their response times to your emergency."
B. Provide statement in the CC&R's that reads "Privacy gates will cause delays to emergency response agencies
(police, fire, medical) increasing their response times to your emergency."
C. Add addendum in escrow instructions to be signed by all homeowners prior to close of escrow that
homeowners are aware that privacy gates will increase response times of emergency service providers such
as police, fire and EMS resources and homeowners accept this reduced level of service as part of living in a
closed community.
D. Provide a statement to the plat and to the CC&R's that a yearly gate confidence test is required by a licensed
contractor and approved company to ensure that all gate code requirements as noted in the City of Camas
gate code are in compliance and in good working order with a copy of the testing results including any
repairs to be provided to the fire marshal's office. Any gate that is past due for confidence testing shall be
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locked in the open position until confidence testing is completedcompleted, and a copy provided to the fire
marshal's office.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.110 Maintenance and repair—Responsibility.
Maintenance and repair of the gate and related equipment shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The
applicant may, with the consent of the city, assign the obligation for maintenance and repair of the gate and
related equipment to another person or entity, including a homeowner's association.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.120 Maintenance and repair—Time limit.
Upon notification by the city of any defects in the gate installation, the party responsible for maintenance
and repair shall affect necessary repairs within 30 days.seven days . Repairs shall not take more than 30 days seven
days to complete without prior approval form the fire marshal's office. Failure to make repairs within the specified
period shall constitute a violation of the terms of the gate permit, and in such event the city may require removal
of the gate and related equipment.
Gates that are malfunctioning will be reported to the fire department within seventy -two hours. Notification
can be made by the homeowner's association, responsible agency or licensed repair company. Notification shall
include time period gate will be inoperable, person or company performing the repair work, contact number, type
of work being performed. Gates shall remain locked open until repairs or maintenance is completed. Failure to
make repairs shall constitute a violation of the terms of the gate permit, and in such event the city may require
removal of the gate and related equipment. A request for inspection by the fire marshal's office shall occur prior to
gate returning to normal operation.
Gates, turnarounds, gate keys, cards, remotes, pass codes or any other gate function or activating device,
shall not be changed or altered without prior approval of the fire marshal's office.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
12.36.130 Confidence testing required for Category B gates.
Gate confidence testing shall be required to be performed on an annual basis by a Washington State licensed
gate contractor, certified and approved approved by the fire marshal. Washington licensed installer. Confidence
testing shall confirm that all requirements outlined in this code are present, functioning and in good working order.
Results of the confidence testing including any repairs shall be forwarded to the fire marshal's office for
review/documentation. Any gate past due for confidence testing shall be locked in the open position until
confidence testing is completed and a copy provided to the fire marshal's office.
(Ord. 2476 § 1 (part), 2006)
Camas, Washington, Code of Ordinances
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
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Title 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of referenced codes.
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment,
use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the City of Camas
adopts the most current edition of building codes adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council, as amended,
pursuant to RCW 19.27.074 and as set forth in WAC 51-50 IBC/IEBC; WAC 51-51 IRC; WAC 51-52 IMC/IFGC; WAC 51-54 IFC;
WAC 51-56 and 57 UPC; and WAC 51-11 energy code as amended in Section 15.04.030 of this Chapter.
A. The International Building Code (IBC) published by the International Code Council, Inc. WAC 51-50 IBC/IEBC. The
following Appendices are specifically adopted:
1. Appendix H, Signs;
2. Appendix J, Grading.
B. The International Residential Code (IRC) published by the International Code Council, Inc. WAC 51-51 IRC. The
following Appendices are specifically adopted:
1. Appendix AJ, Existing Buildings and Structures;
2. Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs;
3. Appendix AH, Patio Covers;
4. Appendix AF, Radon Control Methods.
5. Appendix AQ, Tiny Homes
56. Appendix QAWU, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems;
67. Appendix AWV, Fire Sprinklers.
C. The International Mechanical Code (IMC) published by the International Code Council, Inc. except that the
standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA 58 (Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases) and ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code). WAC 51-52 IMC/IFGC
D. The International Fire Code (IFC) published by the International Code Council, Inc. WAC 51-54 IFC. The following
Appendices are specifically adopted:
1. Appendix A, Board of Appeals;
2. Appendix B, Fire Flow;
3. Appendix C, Hydrants;
4. Appendix E, Hazard Categories;
5. Appendix F, Hazard Ranking.
E. The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: Except as provided in RCW 19.27.170, and provided, that any
provisions of such code affecting sewers or fuel gas piping are not adopted. WAC 51-56 & 57 UPC.
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F. The International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as published by the International Code Council, Inc. WAC 51-52 IMC/IFGC
WAC 51-52-21000
G. The Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) Chapter WAC 51-11C & 51-11R WAC.
H. The Edition of the International Existing Building Code.(IEBC) WAC 51-50-480000 IBC/IEBC
(Ord. 2492 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2415 § 2, 2005)
(Ord. No. 2595, § I, 8-2-2010; Ord. No. 16-002, §§ I, II, 4-18-2016; Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021)
15.04.020 Heavy industrial district—Applicability.
Structures and buildings situated in the heavy industrial district as defined by Section 18.05.050 of this code shall be
excluded from enforcement of The International Codes described in this chapter by the city upon satisfying the following
conditions:
A. The owner/manager or their designee of such structures must apply in writing to have such property excluded
from enforcement of the codes referenced in CMC 15.04.010 International Building Code, International
Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, Washington State
Building Code and Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code by the city. Such application shall be
made to the mayor or his duly authorized delegate.
B. Any owner/manager or their designee requesting exclusion from enforcement of the codes described above must
certify in their application that they will provide at their own expense such engineering, inspection, and other
services to ensure compliance with the International Fire Code, and the National Fire Protection Association
Standard No. 600 and the codes described in this chapter. The owner or their designee shall be responsible for
ensuring compliance with all provisions of the Camas Municipal Code.
C. Plans and documents for construction, alteration, renovation, or demolition within the limits specified in the
building or fire codes for distances to public right-of-way or within fifty feet of a public right-of-way or public utility
easement shall be submitted to and approved by the mayor or his designee prior to commencing any such work.
D. Any owner or occupant requesting exclusion from application of the International Building Code, International
Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, Washington State
Building Code and Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code that is aggrieved by the decision of
the city may appeal such decision to the board of adjustment by filing a written notice of appeal within twenty
days of the mayor's decision.
E. Any owner who has successfully received exclusion from enforcement of any portion of the International Fire Code
shall annually provide the city of Camas a letter of indemnification, holding the city of Camas and all of its
employees harmless for any failure to meet and follow the requirements of the International Building Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code,
Washington State Building Code, Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, International Fire
Code, or the Camas Municipal Code. The owner or occupant shall agree to be responsible for any and all legal and
civil issues resulting from any lack of compliance with these codes.
(Ord. 2492 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2415 § 3, 2005)
(Ord. No. 2595, § I, 8-2-2010)
15.04.030 Amendments to the referenced codes.
The adopted codes are amended as follows:
A. International Building Code.
1. Amend Section 103.1 by replacing The Department of Building Safety with The Building Division. The
Building Division is a division of the City of Camas Community Development Department.
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2. Delete Section 105.1.1 Annual Permit and Section 105.1.2 Annual Permit Records.
3. Amend Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permits, to include the following.
a. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses,
provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
4. Emergency lighting shall be required for accessible restrooms and dressing rooms (See IBC 1006.3).
5. Amend Section 108109.2 Schedule of permit fees by substituting the section with:
a. Permit Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be set as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the
building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall
be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting,
roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment. Residential construction values shall be as per the fee schedule established by the
City Council per Resolution.
b. Plan Review Fees.
When submittal documents are required, plan review fees shall be paid at the time of submitting
submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit
fee as per the fee schedule established by the Ccity cCouncil per Rresolution.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified above
and are in addition to the permit fees.
Plan review fees for "same as" residential plans will be at fifty percent of the plan review fee. The
"same as" fee is conditioned on identical and complete set of plans being submitted for review. (The first
set of plans pays one hundred percent of the plan review fees and subsequent "same as" submittals at fifty
percent of the first set of plans.)
When submittal documents are incomplete or changes so as to require additional plan review or
when the project involves deferred submittal items, an additional plan review fee shall as be charged per
the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution.
c. Expiration of Plan Review.
Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of
application shall expire by limitation. Plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or disposed of in accordance with the applicable Washington State Records
Retention Schedule by the Building Official.
Extensions.
The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one
hundred eighty (180) days, provided that the applicant submits a written request demonstrating that
circumstances beyond the applicant’s control have prevented the action from being taken.
Renewal of expired applications.
a. Same code cycle. If the application has expired but remains under the same code cycle established
pursuant to RCW 19.27, the applicant shall be billed on an hourly basis for administrative work
performed in accordance with the City of Camas adopted fee schedule to complete permit issuance.
b. New code cycle. If the application has expired and a new code cycle established pursuant to RCW
19.27 is in effect, the applicant shall submit a new permit application, resubmit plans, and pay a new
plan review fee.
Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall
expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the
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applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for the action by
the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the action from being taken. No application shall be
extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall
resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
6. Amend Section 108109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance, by substituting the section with:
Investigation Fees:
a. Without a Permit.
Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first
obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An
investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this
code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee as per the fee schedule
established by the City Council per Resolution. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any
person from compliance with all other provisions of the building codes and any penalty prescribed by law.
b. Work not included in a permit:
A building permit holder that has expanded the scope of work without prior approval from the
Building Official or has submitted inaccurate or incomplete information about the total work to be done
may be assessed an investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the difference
between the permit fees for the total amount of work, less the amount of work shown on the permit. The
permit holder is also required to obtain a permit for the additional work described above.
7. Amend Section 108109.6 Refunds by substituting the section with:
The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder, which was erroneously paid
or collected.
The Building Official may authorize refunding or not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid
when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before
any plan reviewing is done.
The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed
by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
8. New Section J103.3 Grading permit fee: Plan review and grading permit fees shall be as per the fee schedule
established by the City Council per Resolution.
B. International Residential Code.
1. Amend Section R103 by replacing The Department of Building Safety with The Building Division. The Building
Division is a division of the City of Camas Community Development Department.
2. Amend Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permits, to include the following.
a.
Other than storm shelters, one-story detached accessory structures, not used for sleeping
purposesOne-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and
similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
3. Amend Section R108.2 Schedule of permit fees by substituting the section with:
a. Permit Fees.
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The fee for each permit shall be as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the
Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall
be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting,
roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment. Residential construction values shall be as per the fee schedule established by the
City Council per Resolution.
b. Plan Review Fees.
When submittal documents are required, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the
submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be as per the fee schedule established by
the City Council per Resolution.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified above
and are in addition to the permit fees.
Plan review fees for "same as" residential plans will be at fifty percent of the plan review fee. The
"same as" fee is conditioned on identical and complete set of plans being submitted for review. (The first
set of plans pays one hundred percent of the plan review fees and subsequent "same as" submittals at fifty
percent of the first set of plans.)
When submittal documents are incomplete or changes so as to require additional plan review or
when the project involves deferred submittal items, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the
rate as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution.
c. Expiration of Plan Review.
Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of
application shall expire by limitation. Plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or disposed of in accordance with the applicable Washington State Records
Retention Schedule by the Building Official.
Extensions.
The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one
hundred eighty (180) days, provided that the applicant submits a written request demonstrating that
circumstances beyond the applicant’s control have prevented the action from being taken.
Renewal of expired applications.
a. Same code cycle. If the application has expired but remains under the same code cycle established
pursuant to RCW 19.27, the applicant shall be billed on an hourly basis for administrative work
performed in accordance with the City of Camas adopted fee schedule to complete permit issuance.
b. New code cycle. If the application has expired and a new code cycle established pursuant to RCW
19.27 is in effect, the applicant shall submit a new permit application, resubmit plans, and pay a new
plan review fee.
Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall
expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the
applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for the action by
the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the action from being taken. No application shall be
extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall
resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
d. Investigation Fees.
1. Work Without a Permit.
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Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without
first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for
such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a
permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum
fee as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the
Building Codes and any penalty prescribed by law.
2. Work Not Included in a Permit.
A building permit holder that has expanded the scope of work without prior approval from the
Building Official or has submitted inaccurate or incomplete information about the total work to be
done may be assessed an investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
difference between the permit fees for the total amount of work, less the amount of work shown on
the permit. The permit holder is also required to obtain a permit for the additional work described
above.
4. Amend Section R108.5 Refunds by substituting the section with:
Fee Refunds:
The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder, which was erroneously paid
or collected.
The Building Official may authorize refunding or not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid
when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before
any plan reviewing is done.
The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed
by the original permit holder not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
5. New Section R1089.67 Other inspection fees:
The Building Official may make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain
compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws, which are enforced by the city of Camas. Fees for such
inspections shall be as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution.
a. Re-inspection Fee.
A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work
for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
This section is not to be interpreted as required re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for
failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practicing of calling for
inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.
Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise
available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to
provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the
approval of the Building Official.
To obtain re-inspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished
for that purpose and pay the re-inspection fee as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of work will
be performed until the required fees have been paid.
b. Lost or Damaged Permits and Approved Plans.
The fee for reissue of lost permits shall be as set forth as per the fee schedule established by the City
Council per Resolution. Replacement and copies of the approved set of plans and supporting
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documents lost or damaged to a point of being illegible shall be as per the fee schedule established
by the City Council per Resolution.
C. International Mechanical Code.
1. Amend Section 109.46.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance by adding:
Work not included in a permit.
A mechanical permit holder that has expanded the scope of work without prior approval from the
Building Official or has submitted inaccurate or incomplete information about the total work to be done
may be assessed a fee that shall be equal to the amount of the difference between the permit fee for the
total amount of work, less the amount of work shown on the permit. The permit holder is also required to
obtain a permit for the additional work described above.
2. Amend Section 109.26.5 Fee by substituting the section with:
a. Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as per the fee schedule established by the City Council
per Resolution.
b. Plan Review Fees.
When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review.
c. Separate Fees for Plan Review.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees and are in
addition to the permit fees.
d. Incomplete or Changed Plans. When plans are incomplete or changes so as to require additional plan
review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as per the fee schedule established by the City
Council per Resolution.
e. Expiration of Plan Review.
Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of
application shall expire by limitation. Plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or disposed of in accordance with the applicable Washington State Records
Retention Schedule by the Building Official.
Extensions.
The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one
hundred eighty (180) days, provided that the applicant submits a written request demonstrating that
circumstances beyond the applicant’s control have prevented the action from being taken.
Renewal of expired applications.
a. Same code cycle. If the application has expired but remains under the same code cycle established
pursuant to RCW 19.27, the applicant shall be billed on an hourly basis for administrative work
performed in accordance with the City of Camas adopted fee schedule to complete permit issuance.
b. New code cycle. If the application has expired and a new code cycle established pursuant to RCW
19.27 is in effect, the applicant shall submit a new permit application, resubmit plans, and pay a new
plan review fee.
Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall
expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the
applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for the action by
the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the applicant have prevented the action from being taken. No application shall be
extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall
resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
f. Investigation Fees.
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1. Work without a Permit.
When work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a
permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then
or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be
required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of an investigation fee shall not exempt a
person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from a penalty prescribed by law.
2. Work not included in a permit.
A mechanical permit holder that has expanded the scope of work without prior approval from the
Building Official or has submitted inaccurate or incomplete information about the total work to be done
may be assessed an investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the difference
between the permit fee for the total amount of work, less the amount of work shown on the permit. The
permit holder is also required to obtain a permit for the additional work described above.
3. Amend Section 106.5.3 Fee refund by replacing subsections 2 and 3 to read:
a. Not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
b. Not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan
review fees has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been
expended.
D. International Fire Code.
1. A new subsection is added to Section 907.1.1 to provide as follows:
907.1.3. System Design. Persons experienced in the proper design and application of fire alarm
systems shall develop fire alarm system plans and specifications in accordance with this code. Such
individuals must be registered fire protection engineers or certified to National Institute for Certification
and Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Protection—Fire Alarm Level III.
2. A new subsection is added to Section 907.1.1 to provide as follows:
907.1.4. System Installation, Maintenance, and Testing. Fire alarm systems shall be installed by an
electrician properly certified by the State of Washington or under the direct supervision of individuals that
have factory training and certification on the system being installed or NICET Fire Protection-Fire Alarm
Level II certification. Fire alarm systems shall be maintained and tested in accordance with this code by
persons under the direct supervision of individuals that have factory training and certification on the system
being maintained or NICET Fire Protection-Fire Alarm Level II certification.
3. A new subsection is added to Section 907.1.1 of the International Fire Code to provide as follows:
907.1.4. Door hold-open device. Classroom doors that open into rated corridors in E occupancies
shall be provided with an approved hold-open device connected to the fire alarm system. Upon activation
of the fire system, the door shall automatically close.
4. Section 304.1.2 of the International Fire Code is amended to provide as follows:
Cut or uncut weeds, grass, vines, and other vegetation shall be removed when determined by the
chief to be a fire hazard. When the chief determines that total removal of growth is impractical due to size
or environmental factors, approved fuel breaks shall be established. Designated areas shall be cleared of
combustible vegetation to establish fuel breaks. The City may provide for removal, at no cost to the City, if
the owner does not comply with time limits stipulated in the Notice of Violation issued in accordance with
this code.
5. Section 109.2.12 of the International Fire Code is amended to provide as follows:
Orders and notices issued or served as provided by this code shall be complied with by the owner,
operator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition or violation to which the order or notice
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pertains. In cases of extreme danger to persons or property, immediate compliance is required. In the event
of noncompliance, the chief may provide for correction of the condition or violation and the cost to the City
shall become a charge against the owner.
6. Section 5604.1 of the International Fire Code is amended to provide as follows:
General. Storage, use, handling, permitting, sale, manufacture, display, and transportation of
fireworks shall be in accordance with this Code, RCW 70.77, and Camas Municipal Code Chapter 8.58. In the
event of any conflict between the provisions of this Code, RCW 70.77 and Camas Municipal Code Chapter
8.58 relating to the sale and discharge of fireworks, the provisions of Camas Municipal Code Chapter 8.58
shall govern.
7. A new subsection is added to Section 5601.2 of the International Fire Code to provide as follows:
5601.2 Permits for Retail Sale of Fireworks. Local permits required by RCW 70.77.270 shall be in
accordance with Section 105 of the International Fire Code.
8. When used in the International Fire Code, the following words or terms shall, unless the context otherwise
indicates, have the following respective meanings:
A. Whenever the words "chief of the bureau of fire preventionFire Code Official" are used, they shall be
held to mean fire marshal or designee.
B. "City" means the city of Camas.
C. "Corporation counsel" means the attorney employed by the city of Camas.
D. "Fire department" means the fire department of the city of Camas.
E. "Jurisdiction" means the city of Camas.
9. The following sections of the International Fire Code are adopted by reference. The limits referred to shall
include all territory within the limits of the city except as hereinafter provided:
a. 5701.1 The limits referred to in Section 5704.2 of the International Fire Code, in which storage of
flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are established as follows:
It is unlawful to store any Class 1 flammable liquids in aboveground tanks outside buildings
within the city (unless approved by the Fire Marshal). In those approved areas the storage of Class 1
flammable liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings shall be not less than 10 feet from
buildings.
b. 6104.2 Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gases in quantities greater than 2,000 gallons is prohibited.
c. 5604.1 Explosive storage.
The storage, handling, sale, use, and possession of explosives other than fireworks and blasting
agents are prohibited.
The manufacturing, storage, handling, sale, use, and possession of fireworks and blasting agents shall
be governed by Section 70.77 RCW, Section 212-12 WAC, and Sections 8.58 CMC
Exceptions:
(1) The Armed Forces of the United States, Coast Guard or National Guard.
(2) Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States Pharmacopoeia.
(3) The possession, storage and use of small arms ammunition when packaged in
accordance with DOT packaging requirements.
(4) The possession, storage and use of not more than one pound (0.454 kilograms) of
commercially manufactured sporting black powder, 20 pounds (nine kilograms) of
smokeless powder and 10,000 small arms primers for hand loading of small arms
ammunition for personal consumption.
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(5) The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law enforcement
and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
(6) Special industrial explosive devices which in the aggregate contain less than 50 pounds
(23 kilograms) of explosive materials.
(7) The possession, storage and use of blank industrial-power load cartridges when
packaged in accordance with DOT packaging regulations.
(8) Transportation in accordance with DOT 49 CFR Parts 100 through 178.
(9) Items preempted by federal regulations.
d. 5504.1 Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids shall comply with IFC.
e. 5005.1 Storage of Hazardous Materials shall comply with the IFC.
9.1. International Fire Code Alarm and Detection Systems. In addition to the requirements of IFC 907.2, an
automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in every building in excess of five thousand square feet
hereinafter constructed, except those portions of Group A Division 5 occupancies that are open to the air,
Group S Division 2 open car garages, Group R Division 3, and Group U occupancies. Where the building is
provided with an approved automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Section 903, the
requirements of this subsection may be omitted. The fire alarm system shall be a modification of a true
NFPA 72 system with only initiation devices as well as a single interior and one exterior notification devices.
All buildings required to have a fire alarm system by this code shall be:
(a) Electronically monitored by an approved central proprietary or remote station service or, when
approved by the fire marshal, by a local alarm which will give an audible signal at a constantly
attended location.
(b) Provided with a security key box in accordance with Section 506.1 and commonly keyed as approved
by the city of Camas. Such security key boxes shall contain keys to the building and the fire alarm
control panel and shall have the cover of the box connected to a separate zone on the fire alarm
panel such that the alarm is activated at any time the cover of the key box is opened
9.2. Sky Lantern Defined. As used in this section, the term "sky lantern" shall mean an airborne lantern made of
paper or other thin material with a frame that contains a candle or other fuel source which creates an open
flame or a heat source designed to heat the air inside the lantern, causing the lantern to lift into the air. The
sky lanterns defined herein are also commonly known as sky candles, fire balloons, and airborne paper
lanterns.
Sale and Use of Sky Lanterns Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person or entity to sell, transfer, use,
discharge, or ignite a sky lantern within the city limits. Any person or entity that violates this section shall be
subject to a five hundred dollarfive-hundred-dollar civil infraction per violation.
10. The storage regulations adopted in subsection A shall not apply to areas classified and designated as the
Heavy Industrial District by the zoning code and maps of the city, nor to those areas for which specific
approval for outside storage is given by the city council in the granting of an application for a development
in the light industrial/business park zone, provided that such approval be limited to materials necessary in
the applicant's manufacturing process.
11. In the event of any conflict between the standards for manufactured/mobile homes set forth in the
International Fire Code and the standards set forth in the National Manufactured Homes Construction and
Safety Act of 1974, as amended, the latter standard shall prevail.
12. Permits shall be obtained from the fire department as follows:
a. Except for one and two-family dwellings and as specified in Section 105 of the building code and
Section R105R in the International Residential Code no building or structure regulated by the
building and/or fire code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, removed,
converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been
obtained from the fire department.
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b. A permit shall be obtained from the fire department prior to engaging in activities, operations,
practices, or functions as specified in Section 105 of the fire code.
13. To obtain a fire permit the applicant shall first submit file an online application. in writing on a form to be
furnished by the fire department.
14. Fees.
a. Permit fees for fire code compliance, set by the City Council per resolution, cover plan review and
inspections and are determined by the type of occupancy, fire protection system, or hazard
involved.The fee for each permit, as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution, including plan review and inspections, for fire code compliance are flat fees based on the
type occupancy, fire protection system or hazard.
b. Revision Fees for revision of plans submitted for review will be calculated at twenty-five percent of
the original fee shall be as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution.
c. Investigation fees (work without a permit) shall be double the fees as per the fee schedule
established by the City Council per Resolution.
d. Re-inspection fees shall be at the flat rate set forth as per the fee schedule established by the City
Council per Resolution.
e. Technical assistance in accordance with Section 104.7.2 of the fire code shall be charged at actual
cost as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution.
f. Fire hazard mitigation shall be charged at actual cost, as per the fee schedule established by the City
Council per Resolution.
15. There is established within the fire department the fire prevention bureau which shall be under the
direction of the chief. The fire marshal or designee, subject to the supervision of the chief is authorized and
directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. The fire marshal shall perform the following duties:
a. Inspect, as often as may be necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or
appliances as the chief may designate for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any
conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of
the purpose or provisions of this chapter and any other law or standard affecting fire safety;
b. Require submission of, examine and check plans and specifications, drawings, descriptions and/or
diagrams necessary to show clearly the character, kind and extent of work covered by an application
for a permit regarding fire and life safety items covered by this chapter, and upon approval thereof
notify the building department that such items meet the requirements of this chapter.
c. Inspect all work authorized by any permit to assure compliance with provisions of this chapter or
amendments thereto, approving or condemning the work in whole or in part as conditions require;
d. To investigate promptly the cause, origin and circumstances of each and every fire occurring within
the city involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to property and, if it
appears that such fire is of suspicious origin, take charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause
of the fire and to pursue the investigation to its conclusion.
16. Should any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this chapter or of the code hereby adopted be declared
for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the city council that it would have passed all other provisions
of this chapter independent of the elimination here from of any such portion as may be declared invalid.
17. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of the code hereby adopted or who fails
to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in
violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any
certificate or permit issued thereunder and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply
with such an order as affirmed or modified by the board of adjustment or by a court of competent
jurisdiction within the time fixed by this chapter, shall, severally for each and every such violation and
noncompliance respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than five
thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and all
such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time.
When not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained constitutes a new
and separate offense.
The application of the penalty specified in this chapter shall not be held to prevent the enforced
removal of prohibited conditions.
E. Uniform Plumbing Code.
1. Amend Section 103.4.1 104.5 Fees by substituting the section with:
The fee for each permit shall be set forth as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution.
2. Amend Section 103.4.2104.3.2 Plan Review Fees by substituting the section with:
When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fee for plumbing work shall be equal to
sixty-five percent of the total permit fee as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution. When plans are incomplete or changes so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged
as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per Resolution.
3. Amend Section 103.4.5104.5.3 Fee Refunds, Subsection 103.4.5.2104.5.3(2) by substituting:
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
for an application for a permit for which a plan review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any
plan review effort has been expended.
4. Amend Section 103.4.5104.5.3 Fee Refunds, Add Subsection 103.4.5.3104.5.3(3) by substituting:
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid
when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
5. Amend Section 103.4.5 Fee Refunds, Subsection 103.4.5.3 by adding: The Building Official shall not
authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon a written application filed by the original permittee not
later than one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
F. International Fuel Gas Code.
1. Amend Section 106.5.2109.2 Fee schedule by substituting the section with:
The fee schedule for the fuel gas code is as per the fee schedule established by the City Council per
Resolution.
2. Amend Section 106.5.3109.6 Fee refund by replacing subsection 2 and 3 to read:
12. Not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
23. Not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan
review fees has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been
expended.
G. International Existing Building Code.
1. Amend Section 108 Fees by substituting the section and subsections with:
The fee schedule for the permit obtained shall be based on the work for which the permit is issued,
such as building permit, plumbing permit, mechanical permit, etc. The fee is determined as described for
each type of permit and the fee is determined by the appropriate per the fee schedule established by the
City Council per Resolution.
(Ord. 2492 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2415 § 4, 2005)
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(Ord. No. 2595, § I, 8-2-2010; Ord. No. 2623, § I, 5-2-2011; Ord. No. 2714, § XV, 12-1-2014; Ord. No. 15-004, § I, 2-17-2015; Ord.
No. 16-030, §§ I—V, 12-5-2016; Ord. No. 17-008, § I, 6-5-2017; Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021)
15.04.040 General requirements for all referenced codes.
A. Conflict Between Codes. Whenever there is a conflict between a referenced code in Section 15.04.020 of this chapter,
the codes enumerated in Section 15.04.010(A)—(F), the first named code shall govern over those following. (RCW
19.27.031(2))
B. Professional Preparation of Plans. The city City of Camas shall require a Washington licensed design professional to
prepare plans for permit submittal in accordance with RCW 18.08 and RCW 18.43, licensed under the provisions of RCW
18.08, WAC 308-12, or RCW 18.43 to prepare or oversee the preparation of plans for any building or structure containing
five or more residential dwelling units or doing design work including preparing construction contract documents and
administering the contract for construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, or repairs of or to the building of any
occupancy over four thousand square feet of construction. Exception: Tenant improvement work less than four thousand
square feet in area and that does not include any structural changes, exit modifications, or change in occupancy, when
approved by the building official.
(Ord. 2492 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2415 § 5, 2005)
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15.04.070 Appeals
A. Pursuant to Chapter 2.15, the hearing examiner shall hear and decide appeals of interpretations of the
technical codes made by the building official or fire marshal.
B. Section 113 of the IBC, Section R112 of the IRC, Section 113 and 114 of the IMC, Section 111 of the IFC, and
Section 107 of the UPC are replaced with this section.
(Ord. No. 2595, § I, 8-2-2010; Ord. No. 2713, § I, 10-20-2014)
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Camas, Washington, Code of Ordinances
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
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Title 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.17 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS
15.17.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
"Automatic fire sprinkler systems" means automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in single-family and duplexone and
two family dwellings, and townhomes residences that comply with National Fire Protection Association Standard 13D.
“Substantial Remodel” means, an addition or improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds
fifty percent of the market value of the structure. (Per Current Clark County Property Tax Assessment.)
"Home sales office" means a new single-family duplex residential structure that is temporarily used as an office to market
residences within a development.
"Model home" means a new single-family or duplex residential structure used as an example for the purpose of
marketing similarly constructed homes. A model home will be open for public display, may be advertised as a model home, may
be furnished, and may also be used as a home sales office.
(Ord. 2454 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2382 § 1, 2004)
15.17.050 Automatic fire sprinkler system required.
The following appendices of the state building code adoption and amendment of the 2015 edition of the International
Residential Code (Chapter 51-151 WAC) are hereby together with all future amendments:
1. Appendix QAWU, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems (WAC 51-51-601015);
2. Appendix AWV, Fire Sprinklers (WAC 51-51-60107);
3. The requirements of this section shall further apply to any new accessory detached dwelling unit or dwelling
undergoing a "substantial" remodel. Provided, however this section does not require the installation of an
approved fire sprinkler system in any mobile or manufactured home. This exception is limited to this section and
nothing herein exempts, a mobile home or manufactured home from any other requirement to install an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system under any section or subsection of this code or of any International Code adopted
by the city.
(Ord. 2382 § 5, 2004)
(Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021)
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Title 16 - ENVIRONMENT
- CRITICAL AREAS
Chapter 16.55 CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS
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Chapter 16.55 CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS
16.55.010 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health and welfare by safeguarding critical aquifer
recharge areas (CARA) and vital groundwater resources which provide drinking water. This chapter balances
protection of groundwater resources with reasonable use of property by establishing performance standards, best
management practices, and review procedures for development activities within CARAs.
16.55.010 020 Critical aquifer recharge areas designation.
A. Critical aquifer recharge areas (CARA) are those areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for
potable water as defined by WAC 365-190-030(2). CARA have prevailing geologic conditions associated with
infiltration rates that create a high potential for contamination of ground water resources or contribute
significantly to the replenishment of ground water. These areas include the following:
A1. Wellhead Protection Areas. Wellhead protection areas shall be defined by the boundaries of the ten -
year time of ground water travel, or boundaries established using alternate criteria approved by the
Department of Health in those settings where ground water time of travel is not a reasonable
delineation criterion, in accordance with WAC 246-290-135.
B2. Sole Source Aquifers. Sole source aquifers are areas that have been designated by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
C3. Susceptible Ground Water Management Areas. Susceptible ground water management areas are areas
that have been designated as moderately or highly vulnerable or susceptible in an adopted ground
water management program developed pursuant to Chapter 173 -100 WAC.
D4. Special Protection Areas. Special protection areas are those areas defined by WAC 173 -200-090.
E5. Moderately or Highly Vulnerable Aquifer Recharge Areas. Aquifer recharge areas that are moderately
or highly vulnerable to degradation or depletion because of hydrogeologic characteristics are those
areas delineated by a hydrogeologic study prepared in accordance with the state Department of
Ecology guidelines.
F6. Moderately or Highly Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Areas. Aquifer recharge areas moderately or highly
susceptible to degradation or depletion because of hydrogeologic characteristics are those areas
meeting the criteria established by the state Department of Ecology.
7. Areas underlain by the unconsolidated alluvial sand and gravel aquifer along the Columbia River, as
identified in the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geology and Ground-water Conditions of Clark
County, Water Supply Paper 1600.
B. The city adopts the following maps showing the approximate location and extent of critical aquifer recharge
areas. These maps are to be used as a guide for the city, project applicants, and/or property owners, and
may be continuously updated as new critical areas are identified. They are a reference and do not provide a
final critical area designation.
1. Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs): the Washington State Department of Health Source Water
Assessment Program (SWAP) Map for areas located within the 10-year or less time of travel;
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2. The United States Environmental Protection Agency Map of Sole Source Aquifer Locations ; and
3. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geology and Ground-water Conditions of Clark County,
Geologic Map of Western part of Clark County, Washington.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.020 030 Aquifer recharge area susceptibility ratings.
Aquifer recharge areas shall be rated as having high, moderate, or low susceptibility based on soil
permeability, geologic matrix, infiltration, and depth to water as determined by the criteria established by the
state Department of Ecology.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.030 Mapping of critical aquifer recharge areas.
A. The approximate location and extent of critical aquifer recharge areas are shown on the adopted critical area
maps.
B. These maps are to be used as a guide for the city, project applicants, and/or property owners, and may be
continuously updated as new critical areas are identified. They are a reference and do not provide a final
critical area designation.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.040 Exempt, prohibited, and permitted activities in Activities allowed in critical aquifer
recharge areas.
A. The following activities are allowed in critical aquifer recharge areas in addition to those pursuant to allowed
activities (Section 16.51.120), and do not require submission of a critical area report:and are exempt from
the standards of this chapter:
A1. Construction of structures and improvements, including additions, resulting in less than five percent or
two thousand five hundred square feet (whichever is greater) total site impervious surface area that do
not result in a change of use or increase the u se of a hazardous substance.
B2. Development and improvement of parks, recreation facilities, open space, or conservation areas
resulting in less than five percent total site impervious surface area and that does not increase the use
of a hazardous substance.
C. Development within CARA's shall not result in the loss of more than forty percent of the total pervious
surface of the site.
3. All residential uses and activities, provided that any residential use of pesticides and nutrients comply
with Section 16.55.070(C).
4. Other uses not listed as prohibited or permitted uses in subsections B and C below.
B. The following activities and uses are prohibited in critical aquifer recharge areas :
1. Landfills. Landfills, including hazardous or dangerous waste, municipal solid waste, special waste, wood
waste, and inert and demolition waste landfills;
2. Underground Injection Wells.
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3. Surface mining operations.
A. Metals and hard rock mining, and
B. Sand and gravel mining;
4. Wood Treatment Facilities. Wood treatment facilities that allow any portion of the treatment process
to occur over permeable surfaces (both natural and man-made);
5. Storage, Processing, or Disposal of Radioactive Substances. Facilities that store, process, or dispose of
radioactive substances;
6. Agricultural drainage wells;
7. Cesspools;
8. Industrial process water and disposal wells;
9. Other.
A. Activities that would significantly reduce the recharge to aquifers currently or potentially used as
a potable water source,
B. Activities that would significantly reduce the recharge to aquifers that are a source of significant
baseflow to a regulated stream, and
C. Activities that are not connected to an available sanitary sewer system are prohibited from
critical aquifer recharge areas associated with sole source aquifers.
C. The following activities are allowed in critical aquifer recharge areas subject to critical areas review and
approval:
1. Above- and below-ground storage tanks;
2. Facilities that conduct biological research;
3. Boat repair shops;
4. Chemical research facilities;
5. Dry cleaners;
6. Fuel and/or gasoline stations;
7. Pipelines;
8. Printing and publishing shops (that use printing liquids);
9. Below-ground transformers and capacitors;
10. Sawmills (producing over ten thousand board feet per day);
11. Solid waste handling and processing;
12. Vehicle repair, recycling, and auto wrecking;
13. Funeral services;
14. Furniture stripping;
15. Motor vehicle service garages (both private and government);
16. Photographic processing;
17. Chemical manufacture and reprocessing;
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18. Creosote and asphalt manufacture and treatment;
19. Electroplating activities;
20. Petroleum and petroleum products refining, including reprocessing;
21. Wood products preserving;
22. Golf course;
23. Regulated waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities that handle hazardous material;
24. Medium quantity generators (dangerous, acutely hazardous, and toxic extremely hazardous waste);
and
25. Large quantity generators (dangerous, acutely hazardous, and toxic extremely hazardous waste)
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.050 Critical area report—Requirements for permitted activities in critical aquifer
recharge areas.
A. Prepared by a Qualified Professional. An aquifer recharge areaA CARA critical area report shall be prepared
by a qualified professional who is a hydrogeologist, geologist, or engineer, who is licensed in the state of
Washington, and has experience in preparing hydrogeologic assessments.
B. Hydrogeologic Assessment Required. For all proposed permitted activities to be located in a critical aquifer
recharge area, a critical area report shall contain a level one or level two hydrogeological assessment. A Level
One Two hydrogeologic assessment shall be required for any of the following proposed activities:
1. Activities that result in five percent or more, or two thousand five hundred square feet of impervious
site area;
2. Activities that divert, alter, or reduce the flow of surface or ground waters, or otherwise reduce the
recharging of the aquifer;
3. The use of hazardous substances, other than household chemicals used according to the directions
specified on the packaging for domestic applications;
4. The use of injection wells; or
5. Any other activity determined by the director likely to have an adverse impact on ground water quality
or quantity, or on the recharge of the aquifer.
1. Any use in a designated wellhead protection area or the unconsolidated sand and gravel aquifer
pursuant to 16.55.020(A)(7);
2. Chemical manufacture and reprocessing;
3. Creosote and asphalt manufacture and treatment;
4. Petroleum and petroleum products refining, including reprocessing;
5. Pipelines;
6. Regulated waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities that handle hazardous material;
7. To establish that a use or activity is located outside of a CARA, or in a different classification, although
mapped within it according to available sources;
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8. For any uses which deviate from minimum performance standards specific to the use as described in
CMC 16.55.060; or
9. Any other activity determined by the director likely to have an adverse impact on ground water quality
or quantity, or on the recharge of the aquifer.
C. Level One Hydrogeologic Assessment. A Level One hydrogeologic assessment shall include the following site-
and proposal-related information at a minimum:
1. Available information regarding geologic and hydrogeologic characteristics of the site, including the
surface location of all critical aquifer recharge areas located on site or immediately adjacent to the site,
and permeability of the unsaturated zone;
2. Ground water depth, flow direction and gradient based on available information;
3. Currently available data on wells and springs within one thousand three hundred feet of the project
area;
4. Location of other critical areas, including surface waters, within one thousand three hundred feet of
the project area;
5. Available historic water quality data for the area to be affected by the proposed activity; and
6. Best management practices proposed to be utilized.
1. A description of the site, including location and existing and proposed land use;
2. A summary of the local hydrogeologic setting, including soil types, depth to groundwater, and aquifer
type (confined or unconfined);
3. Identification of known wells, water supply sources, and any documented contamination sites located
on or near the site;
4. A description of potential contaminant sources and estimated volumes associated with the proposed
use;
5. A description of proposed best management practices (BMPs) related to stormwater management,
chemical storage and handling, and spill containment;
6. A description of how the proposal meets or exceeds any performance standards specific to the use as
described in Section 16.55.06; and
7. A justification demonstrating that a Level One hydrogeologic assessment provides adequate protection
of groundwater resources given the nature and scale of the proposed activity.
D. Level Two Hydrogeologic Assessment. A Level Two hydrogeologic assessment shall include the following site-
and proposal-related information at a minimum, in addition to the requirements for a Level One
hydrogeological assessment:
1. Historic water quality data for the area to be affected by the proposed activity compiled for at least the
previous five-year period;
2. Ground water monitoring plan provisions;
3. Discussion of the effects of the proposed project on the ground water quality and quantity, including:
a. Predictive evaluation of ground water withdrawal effects; and
b. Predictive evaluation of contaminant transport based on potential releases to ground water; and
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4. A spill plan that identifies equipment and/or structures that could fail, resulting in an impact. Spill plans
shall include provisions for regular inspection, repair, and replacement of structures and equipment
that could fail.
1. A site-specific, technically defensible hydrogeologic analysis demonstrating that the proposed activity
will not contaminate or otherwise adversely affect the underlying aquifer.
2. A detailed geologic and hydrogeologic characterization of the site;
3. Determination of groundwater flow direction and gradients;
4. Identification and characterization of aquifer properties, including transmissivity and permeability;
5. A fate and transport analysis for potential contaminants associated with the proposed use;
6. Modeling or calculations of potential contaminant travel time to the nearest receptor or downgradient
boundary;
7. An assessment of any cumulative impacts; and
8. A monitoring and/or mitigation plan, if necessary, to ensure protection of groundwater quality and
aquifer recharge functions.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.060 Performance standards—General requirements.
A. Activities may only be permitted in a critical aquifer recharge area if the applicant can show that the
proposed activity will not cause contaminants to enter the aquifer, and that the proposed activity will not
adversely effect the recharging of the aquifer.
B. The critical areas report shall identify and demonstrate that measures will be taken to prevent aquifer
contamination from vehicular repair, residential use of pesticides and nutrients, spreading or injection of
reclaimed water, and storage tanks.
C. The proposed activity must comply with the water source protection requirements and recommendations of
the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, State Department of Health, and the local health district.
D. The proposed activity must be designed and constructed in accordance with the city of Camas Design
Standards Manual.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.070 Performance standards—Specific uses.
A. Storage Tanks. All storage tanks proposed to be located in a critical aquifer recharge area must comply with
local building and fire code requirements, with Chapters 173-303 WAC and 173-360 WAC, and must conform
to the following requirements:
1. Underground Tanks. All new underground storage facilities proposed for use shall be designed and
constructed so as to:
a. Prevent releases to the ground, ground water, and surface water due to corrosion or structural
failure, or seismic activity for the operational life of the tank;
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b. Be protected against corrosion, constructed of noncorrosive material, or steel clad with a
noncorrosive material, or designed to include a secondary containment system to prevent the
release or threatened release of any stored substances; and
c. Use material in the construction or lining of the tank that is compatible with the substance to be
stored;.
d. Prevent releases to the ground, ground water, and surface water due to spillage or overfilling.
The opening for filling the tank shall be surrounded with impermeable material designed and
sized to prevent spilled hazardous material from reaching the soil, groundwater, or surface
water;
e. Provide a secondary containment system to protect against spills from the storage vessel and any
associated piping and transfer equipment; and
f. Provide for leak detection.
2. Aboveground Tanks. All new aboveground storage facilities proposed for use in the storage of
hazardous substances or hazardous wastes shall be designed and constructed so as to:
a. Not allow the release of a hazardous substance to the ground, ground waters, or surface waters;
b. Have a primary containment area enclosing or underlying the tank or part thereof; and
c. A secondary containment system either built into the tank structure, or a dike system built
outside the tank. This applies to all tanks.
b. Secondary Containment. New above ground tanks and distribution systems that will contain a
hazardous material shall either be double walled or have a separate, impervious secondary
containment system constructed around and under the tank/distribution syste m. The
containment system shall be covered or otherwise designed so it does not collect precipitation or
stormwater runoff. Secondary containment systems shall be sized to hold at least one hundred
ten percent of the largest tank's capacity and shall be designed and constructed with materials
that are compatible with the substance to be stored in the tank ;
c. Leak Detection. Leak detection devices shall be required for all double walled tanks and, when
possible, for other tanks; and
d. Waiver. The approval authority may grant a waiver from one or more of the above requirements
upon finding that the proposed above ground storage facility would not create a risk to ground
water quality.
B. No Dry Wells Shall be Allowed in Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas. Dry wells existing on the site prior to facility
establishment must be abandoned using techniques approved by the state Department of Ecology prior to
commencement of the proposed activity.
C. Residential Use of Pesticides and Nutrients. Application of household pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
shall not exceed times and rates specified on the packaging.
D. Spreading or Injection of Reclaimed Water. Water reuse projects for reclaimed water must be in accordance
with the adopted water or sewer comprehensive plans that have been approved by the departments of
Ecology and Health.
1. Surface spreading must meet the ground water recharge criteria given in Chapter 90.46.080 RCW and
Chapter 90.46.010(9); and
2. Direct injection must be in accordance with the standards developed by authority of Chapter 90.46.042
RCW.
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E. Cemeteries. Applicants for a cemetery shall submit a hydrogeological report evaluating the risk the proposed
cemetery poses to groundwater and surface water. The approval authority may condition the project as
necessary to protect ground water quality. The approval authority shall deny the proposed cemetery if it is
determined that it would likely contaminate potable ground water supplies.
F. Agricultural, commercial and industrial uses.
1. Where floor drains are allowed, any floor drains in areas where hazardous materials are used, stored or
otherwise present shall have a removable lip or barrier that will prevent spilled hazardous material from
entering the drain. The approval authority may require that a sump or other device be used to ensure
that hazardous material does not drain to the soil, sewage disposal system, or a water body .
2. Areas where hazardous materials are used or stored shall not drain to the soil, a stormwater system,
water body, or a sewage disposal system. The approval authority may require that a sump or other
device, as appropriate to address the contaminants of concern, be used to ensure protection of ground
water quality.
3. All vehicle and equipment washing must be done in a self-contained area (e.g., with recycling system)
designed to ensure that hazardous materials do not reach the soil, a water body or a sewage disposal
system. This does not apply to discharges to a sewer that were approved by the sewer utility. Water
used in wash down areas shall be treated to remove contaminants prior to discharge .
4. An integrated pest management plan shall be drafted to be consistent with the integrated pest
management policies approved by the health officer. The plan shall be implemented upon approval by
the department. The county may periodically verify compliance with the approved plan.
5. All new agricultural, commercial and industrial land uses that involve the use, handling, storage,
disposal, or transportation of hazardous materials or dangerous/extremely dangerous wastes, as
defined in Chapter 173-303 WAC, shall be required to prevent contact between the aforementioned
materials and stormwater. This may not apply to materials applied in an outdoor setting as part of an
approved activity's landscaping maintenance plan. This includes, but is not limited to, gas stations, fuel
distributors, car/truck washes, trucking companies, asphalt plants and paint shops. The generation of
hazardous materials or dangerous waste is separated into two categories :
a. A small quantity generator can generate up to two hundred twenty pounds of dangerous
waste, or up to 2.2 pounds of certain pesticides or poisons, each month. Small quantity
generators can accumulate up to two thousand two hundred pounds of dangerous waste, or
2.2 pounds of certain pesticides or poisons, at their site before sending the waste off -site for
proper disposal or recycling.
b. Businesses that generate more than two hundred twenty pounds of hazardous wastes during
any month must comply with the Washington State Dangerous Waste Regulations, Chapter
173-303 WAC.
6. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed use or activity will not cause degradation of ground
water quality exceeding the standards described in Chapter 173-200 WAC (Water Quality Standards of
the State of Washington) and comply with all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
7. The approval authority may require that the applicant install monitoring wells, to the extent necessary
to determine if pollution is occurring, periodic monitoring at specified intervals, and remedial action if
the monitoring reveals that ground water contamination is occurring.
8. The approval authority may require additional protective measures if necessary to protect surface and
ground water quality, including, but not limited to, BMPs, devices or methods to provide a high level of
nutrient removal from stormwater.
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G. Dry cleaner facilities. Dry cleaner facilities shall follow best management practices and control technologies
for pollution prevention as described by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, or as otherwise required by state or fede ral law. Any new dry-cleaning
operation shall be prohibited from using perchloroethylene.
H. Fuel dispensing. Sites where fuel is dispensed shall be designed to contain fuel spills on site without
contaminating stormwater systems, sewage disposal systems, soil or water. This can be accomplished, for
example, by installing a roof structure that shields the fueling area from precipitation and sloping the area
surrounding the fuel pumps toward a sump with capacity for at least one hundred gallons of fuel or by
surrounding the covered fueling area with a shallow curb that provides capacity for at l east one hundred
gallons of fuel. The storage capacity for the containment method may be adjusted by the approval authority,
depending on the scale of the fuel dispensing facility. Compliance with the performance standards for
storage tanks is also required.
I. Greenhouse/nursery. Any fertilizers shall be applied at an agronomic rate in accordance with the timing and
amount of crop demand for nitrate, unless the approval authority determines that a lower rate of application
is appropriate to protect surface and groundwater quality.
J. Hazardous materials.
1. Hazardous materials shall be used, handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with the standards
contained in this section, Title 15, and applicable state law (see RCW 70.105, Chapter 173 -303 WAC).
2. Operators of new and existing uses and activities that involve the use, handling, storage or generation
of hazardous materials exceeding thresholds specified in the International Fire Code, as amended, shall
submit for review and approval a hazardous mat erials management plan that demonstrates that the
use or activity will not have an adverse impact on ground water quality. Notwithstanding the
requirements of the International Fire Code, if the approval authority determines that the proposed
use or activity poses a risk to ground water, they shall require submission of a hazardous materials
management plan to protect ground water quality. Approved hazardous materials management plans
shall be implemented.
3. Persons that possess liquid, soluble, or leachable hazardous materials shall contain such materials and
the entire distribution system in a secondary containment device or system that will effectively prevent
discharge on-site. Secondary containment may be achieved in a variety of ways, including, but not
limited to, use of sloping floors that provide capacity to contain spills or installation of a curb around
the perimeter of the structure.
K. Metal plating. Metal plating operations shall follow best management practices and control technologies for
pollution prevention as described by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, or as otherwise required by state or federal law.
L. Vehicle repair and service/body shops.
1. Vehicle repair/servicing shall be performed over an impermeable surface under cover from the weather.
2. Dry wells shall not be permitted in conjunction with such uses.
3. Use and storage of hazardous materials shall be consistent with standards established in Section
16.55.070(J).
4. The approval authority shall require that new hydraulic hoists be located in a vault to ensure that any leaks
from such equipment are contained.
ME. State and Federal Regulations. The uses listed below shall be conditioned as necessary to protect critical
aquifer recharge areas in accordance with the applicable state and federal regulations.
Statutes, Regulations and Guidance Pertaining to Ground Water Impacting Activities
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Activity Statute—Regulation—Guidance*
Aboveground storage tanks Chapter 173-303-640 WAC
Animal feedlots Chapter 173-216 -240 WAC, Chapter 173-220 (NPDES)
WAC
Automobile washers Chapter 173-216 WAC, Best Management Practices for
Vehicle and Equipment Discharges (WDOE WQ-R-95-
56)
Below ground storage tanks Chapter 173-360 WAC
Chemical treatment storage and disposal facilities Chapter 173-303 WAC
Hazardous waste generator (boat repair shops,
biological research facility, dry cleaners, furniture
stripping, motor vehicle service garages, photographic
processing, printing and publishing shops, etc.)
Chapter 173-303 WAC
Injection wells Federal 40 CFR Parts 144 and 146, Chapter 173-218
WAC
Junk yards and salvage yards Chapter 173-304 WAC, Best Management Practices to
Prevent Stormwater Pollution at Vehicles Recycler
Facilities (WDOE 94-146)
Oil and gas drilling Chapter 332-12-450 WAC, Chapter 344-12 WAC
On-site sewage systems (large scale) Chapter 173-240 WAC
On-site sewage systems (<14,500 gal/day) Chapter 246-272 WAC, Local Health Ordinances
Pesticide storage and use Chapter 15.54 RCW, Chapter 17.21 RCW
Sawmills Chapter 173-303 WAC, 173-304 WAC, Best
Management Practices to Prevent Stormwater
Pollution at Log Yards (WDOE 95-53)
Solid waste handling and recycling facilities Chapter 173-304 WAC
Surface mining Chapter 332-18 WAC
Waste water application to land surface Chapter 173-216 WAC, Chapter 173-200 WAC, WDOE
Land Application Guidelines, Best Management
Practices for Irrigated Agriculture
* as amended.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
16.55.080 Uses prohibited from critical aquifer recharge areas.
The following activities and uses are prohibited in critical aquifer recharge areas:*
A. Landfills. Landfills, including hazardous or dangerous waste, municipal solid waste, special waste, wood
waste, and inert and demolition waste landfills;
B. Underground Injection Wells. Classes I, III, and IV wells and subclasses 5F01, 5D03, 5F04, 5W09, 5W10,
5W11, 5W31, 5X13, 5X14, 5X15, 5W20, 5X28, and 5N24 of Class V wells;
C. Mining.
1. Metals and hard rock mining, and
2. Sand and gravel mining;
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D. Wood Treatment Facilities. Wood treatment facilities that allow any portion of the treatment process
to occur over permeable surfaces (both natural and man-made);
E. Storage, Processing, or Disposal of Radioactive Substances. Facilities that store, process, or dispose of
radioactive substances;
F. Fuel and/or gas stations;
G. Vehicle repair and servicing;
H. Oil and lubricant centers; and
I. Other.
1. Activities that would significantly reduce the recharge to aquifers currently or potentially used as
a potable water source,
2. Activities that would significantly reduce the recharge to aquifers that are a source of significant
baseflow to a regulated stream,
3. Activities that are not connected to an available sanitary sewer system are prohibited from
critical aquifer recharge areas associated with sole source aquifers, and
4. Underground storage tanks for the use and storage of hazardous substances or hazardous
materials.
(Ord. 2517 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008)
* Prohibited uses are based on "Guidance Document for the Establishment of Critical Aquifer Recharge Area
Ordinances," by Ecology, July 2000, publication #97-30, and local concerns.
Title 17 - LAND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 17.09 SHORT SUBDIVISIONS
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Chapter 17.09 SHORT SUBDIVISIONS1
17.09.010 Scope.
A. Except as provided in CMC Section 17.01.030 B. or a binding site plan under Chapter 17.15 of this title, any
land being divided into nine or fewer lots, unit lots, sites or parcels for the purpose of conveyance, shall meet
the requirements of this chapter.
B. Tracts may be in addition to the lot count provided that the tract is reserved as forested lands, part of the
open space network, serving as stormwater detention and treatment, or set aside as an unbuildable area due
to critical lands.
(Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007)
. . .
17.09.030 Preliminary short plat approval.
A. Preapplication.
1. In accordance with CMC Chapter 18.55, the applicant must proceed with the formal preapplication
process prior to application submittal for review.
2. The applicant shall submit to the community development department the preapplication form and
copies of their proposal drawn to an engineer scale on paper, showing lot sizes, topography and overall
lot dimensions.
B. Application/Fees. In addition to those items listed in CMC 18.55.110, the following items are required, in
quantities specified by the City of Camas, for a complete short plat application for preliminary approval.
Items may be waived if, in the judgment of the community development director, they are not applicable to
the proposal:
1. Completed general application form as prescribed by the community development director with the
applicable application fee;
2. Complete and submit a transportation impact study to determine the adequacy of the transportation
system to serve the proposed development, and to mitigate impacts of the proposal on the
surrounding transportation system, if required;
3. Complete applications for other required land use approvals applicable to the proposal;
4. Vicinity map showing location of the site; and
5. Site and development plans which provide the following information:
a. A preliminary plat map meeting the standards identified in CMC Section 17.01.050,
b. The names of owners of adjacent land and the names of any adjacent subdivisions,
1Prior ordinance history: Ords. 2443 and 2455.
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c. Lines marking the boundaries of the existing lot(s) (any existing lot to be eliminated should be a
dashed line and so noted),
d. Names, locations, widths and dimensions of existing and proposed public street rights -of-way,
public and private access easements, parks and other open spaces, reservations, and utilities,
e. Location, footprint and setbacks of all existing structures on the site,
f. Location of existing and proposed sidewalks, street lighting, and street trees,
g. Lot area and dimensions for each lot,
h. Location of proposed new property lines and numbering of each lot,
i. Location of proposed building envelopes and sewer tanks,
j. Location, dimensions and purpose of existing and proposed easements. Provide recorded
documents that identify the nature and extent of existing easements,
k. Location of any proposed dedications,
l. Existing and proposed topography at two-foot contour intervals, extending to five ten feet
beyond the project boundaries,
m. Location of any critical areas and critical area buffers, to indicate compliance with all applicable
provisions of the critical areas legislation, as required under Title 16 and Title 18 of this code,
n. Description, location and size of existing and proposed utilities, storm drainage facilities, and
roads to service the lots,
o. Locations of all fire hydrants within five hundred feet of the proposal,
p. A survey of existing significant trees as required under CMC Section 18.13.045; and
q. Show location and height of all proposed retaining walls, regardless of height. Provide cross
sections for retaining walls over four feet in height.
6. For properties with slopes of ten percent or greater a preliminary grading plan will be required with the
development application that shows:
a. Two-foot contours,
b. The proposed lots and existing topography,
c. The proposed lots with proposed topography, and
d. Total quantities of cut and fill;
7. Preliminary stormwater plan and preliminary stormwater technical information report (TIR). The
preliminary stormwater TIR is to be prepared in accordance with Ecology's latest edition Stormwater
Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW);
8. For properties with development contemplated on slopes of ten percent or greater a preliminary
geotechnical report will be consistent with CMC Chapter 16.59;
9. A narrative addressing ownership and maintenance of open spaces, stormwater facilities, public trails
and critical areas, and the applicable approval criteria and standards of the Camas Municipal Code.
10. An engineering estimate of costs for site improvements, both public and private, shall be submitted at
the time of application.
C. Review Procedures.
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1. Referral to Other Departments. Upon receipt of a complete application for a short subdivision, the
community development department shall transmit one copy of the application to any department or
agency deemed necessary to review the proposal.
2. Additional Submittals. The review process will determine if additional studies or submittals are
required with regard to SEPA, critical areas, archeological or historical significance. If further material is
required, the review process will stop until the required information is submitted in accordance with
CMC Chapter 18.55.
3. Proposed short subdivisions located adjacent to the right -of-way of state highways shall be submitted
to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for review, consideration and
recommendation. This condition may be satisfied as part of the SEP A process. However, if a SEPA
checklist is not required, it is the applicant's responsibility to notify WSDOT of the proposal.
Recommendations from Washington Department of Transportation shall be considered by the City in
the conditions of approval for the short subdivision.
4. Community Development Director. The community development director or designee may approve,
approve with modifications, or deny the application for a preliminary short plat.
D. Criteria for Preliminary Short Plat Approval. The community development director or designee shall base
their decision on an application for preliminary plat approval on the following criteria:
1. The proposed short plat is in conformance with the Camas comprehensive plan, neighborhood traffic
management plan, Camas parks and open space comprehensive plan, and any other city adopted
plans;
2. Provisions have been made for water, storm drainage, erosion control and sanitary sewage disposal for
the short plat which are consistent with current standards and plans as adopted in the Camas Design
Standard Manual;
3. Provisions have been made for roads, utilities, street lighting, street trees, and other improvements
that are consistent with the six-year street plan, the Camas Design Standard Manual and other state
adopted standards and plans;
4. Provisions have been made for dedications, easements and reservations;
5. Appropriate provisions are made to address all impacts identified by the transportation impact study;
6. The design, shape and orientation of the proposed lots are appropriate to the proposed use for which
the lots are intended;
7. Provisions are made for the maintenance of commonly owned private facilities;
8. The short plat complies with the relevant requirements of the Camas land development and zoning
codes, and all other relevant local regulations; and
9. That the plat meets the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW and other applicable state and local laws
which were in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval.
(Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007)
(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 18-014, § IX, 9-4-2018; Ord. No. 19-001, § I(Att. A), 1-22-2019; Ord.
No. 19-012, § II(Exh. A), 11-4-2019; Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021; Ord. No. 22-007, § I, 5-16-2022)
17.09.070 Unit Lot Subdivisions.
A unit lot subdivision (ULS) creates new lots much like a typical subdivision, except a ULS allows flexible
application of dimensional standards. In a ULS, the development as a whole is on the “parent lot” which conforms
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to the zoning dimensional standards while individual “unit lots” are not required to. Unit lots (also called child lots)
are individual, sellable, legal lots of record with their own tax or parcel identification number.
A. Applicability. A lot to be developed with middle housing (including accessory dwelling units) or multiple
detached single-family residences, in which no dwelling units are stacked on another dwelling unit or other
use, may be subdivided into individual unit lots as provided herein.
B. Process. Unit lot subdivisions shall follow the application, review, and approval procedures for a short
subdivision.
C. Development as a whole on the parent lot, rather than individual unit lots, shall comply with applicable
design and development standards.
D. Subsequent platting actions and additions or modifications to structure(s) may not create or increase any
nonconformity of the parent lot.
E. Access easements, joint use and maintenance agreements, and covenants, conditions and restrictions
(CC&Rs) identifying the rights and responsibilities of property owners and/or the homeowners’ association
shall be executed for use and maintenance of common garage, parking, and vehicle access areas; bike
parking; solid waste collection areas; underground utilities; common open space; shared interior walls;
exterior building facades and roofs; and other similar features shall be recorded with the county au ditor.
F. Portions of the parent lot not subdivided for individual unit lots shall be owned in common by the owners of
the individual unit lots, or by a homeowners’ association comprised of the owners of the individual unit lots.
G. Notes shall be placed on the face of the plat or short plat as recorded with the county auditor to state the
following:
1. The title of the plat shall include the phrase “Unit Lot Subdivision.”
2. Approval of the development (design and layout) on each unit lot was granted by the review of the
development, as a whole, on the parent lot under file #_________________.
3. Subsequent subdivision actions, additions, or modifications to the unit lot housing development,
including all structures, may not create or increase any nonconformity of the parent lot as a whole, and
shall conform to the approved unit lot housing develop ment project or to the land use and
development standards.
4. If a structure or portion of a structure within the unit lot housing development project has been
damaged or destroyed, any repair, reconstruction, or replacement of any structure shall conform to
the approved unit lot housing development project or to the land use and development standards in
effect at the time the proposed repair, reconstruction, or replacement project’s permit application
becomes vested.
5. Additional development or redevelopment of the individual unit lots may be limited as a result of the
application of development standards to the parent lot.
(Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007)
Title 17 - LAND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 17.19 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
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Chapter 17.19 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
17.19.010 Applicability.
The standards set forth within this chapter are minimum standards applicable to land development. Based
on the complexity or circumstances of the project or site conditions location (e.g., critical areas), the decision
maker may require a land development to be designed to exceed the minimum standards or impose conditions
deemed in the public interest.
(Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2443 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
17.19.020 Improvements, supervision, inspections and permits required.
A. Required Improvements.
1. Every developer shall be required to grade and pave streets and alleys, install curbs and gutters,
sidewalks, monuments, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, fire hydrants, street lights and street
name signs, underground transmission lines, provide and install a centralized location for mail delivery
boxes in coordination with the as determined by the U.S. Postal Service, together with all
appurtenances in accordance with this chapter, specifications and standards in the Camas Design
Standards Manual, the six-year street plan, and other state and local adopted standards and plans as
may be applicable.
2. Other improvements installed at the option of the developer shall conform to city requirements.
3. Existing wells, septic tanks and septic drain fields shall be abandoneddecommissioned, in accordance
with state and county guidelines regardless of lots or properties served by such utility unless otherwise
approved by public works director. Documentation of said decommissioning is to be provided to the
city. Upon decommissioning of existing wells, the water rights shall be granted to the city.
B. Supervision and Inspection. The city engineering department division shall be responsible for the supervision
and inspection of all improvements required as a condition of a land use. All improvements shall be certified
in writing as completed in accordance with plans and specifications.
C. Permits. Prior to proceeding with any improvements, the applicant shall obtain those permits from the city
as are necessary. The applicant is also responsible for complying with all applicable permit requirements of
other federal, state and local agencies.
(Ord. 2517 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2443 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
(Ord. No. 2582, § II, 2-1-2010; Ord. No. 17-005, § I(Exh. A), 5-15-2017)
17.19.030 Tract, block and lot standards.
A. Environmental Considerations.
1. Critical Areas. Land that contains a critical area or its buffer as defined in Title 16 of this code, or is
subject to the flood hazard regulations, shall be platted to show the standards and requirements of the
critical areas.
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2. Vegetation. In addition to meeting the requirements of CMC Section 18.13.045, Tree Regulations, every
reasonable effort shall be made to preserve existing significant trees and vegetation, andvegetation
and integrate them into the land use design.
3. Density transfers may be applicable if developer preserves critical areas. See Chapter 18.09 of this
code.
B. Blocks. Blocks shall be wide enough to allow two tiers of lots, except where abutting a major street or
prevented by topographical conditions or size of the property, in which case the approval authority may
approve a single tier.
C. Compatibility with Existing Land Use and Plans.
1. Buffer Between Uses. Where single-family residential lots are to be adjacent to multiple-family,
commercial or industrial land use districts, and where natural separation does not exist, adequate
landscape buffer strips and/or solid fences for purposes of buffering sound, restricting access,
pedestrian safety and privacy shall be provided.
2. Conformity with Existing Plans. The location of all streets shall conform to any adopted plans for streets
in the city. The proposed land use shall respond to and complement city ordinances, resolutions and
comprehensive plans.
3. Other City Regulations. All land use shall comply with all adopted city regulations. In the event of a
conflict, the more restrictive regulation shall apply.
4. Accessory Structures. If land development would result in an accessory structure remaining alone on a
lot, the structure must be demolished before final plat approval.
D. Lots. The lot size, width, shape and orientation shall conform to zoning provisions and the following:
1. Each lot must have frontage and access onto a public street, except as may otherwise be provided (e.g.,
approved private roads, access tracts);
2. Side Lot Lines. The side lines of lots should generally run at right angles to the street upon which the
lots face as far as practical, or on curved streets they shall be radial to the curve;
3. Building Envelopes. No lot shall be created without a building envelope of a size and configuration
suitable for the type of development anticipated:
a. For single-family residential zones, a suitable size and configuration generally includes a building
envelope capable of siting a forty-foot by forty-foot square dwelling within the building envelope,
b. For multi-family zones, a suitable size and configuration generally includes a building envelope of
twenty feet by forty feet.
c. Other factors in considering the suitability of the size and configuration of any residential lot
include the presence of, or proximity to critical areas, adjoining uses or zones, egress and ingress,
and necessary cuts and fills;
4. Where property is zoned and planned for commercial or industrial use, in conformance to the intent of
the comprehensive plan, other lot dimensions and areas may be permitted at the discretion of the
approval authority;
5. Flag lots, access tracts, and private roads may be permitted only when the community development
director or designee finds the applicant meets the criteria listed hereinafter:
a. The pole of a flag lot must be a minimum of twenty feet wide with a minimum of twelve feet of
pavement and shall serve no more than one lot;
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b. The structure(s) accessed by a flag lot, access tract, or private road will be required to furnish a
minimum of two off-street parking spaces per residential unit. Under no circumstances will
required parking be allowed along the flag pole lot;
c. An approved address sign, in accordance with the Camas Municipal Code and as approved by the
Fire Marshal’s Office, must be posted for each residence where the flag lot leaves the public road
or access tract; and
d. To protect the character of the immediate neighborhood, the city may impose special conditions,
where feasible, including access configuration and separation, pedestrian connectivity, setbacks,
fencing and landscaping;
6. Double Frontage Lots. Residential lots which have street frontage along two opposite lot lines shall be
avoided, except for double frontage lots adjacent to an arterial or collector, which must comply with
the following design standards:
a. Landscaping. A ten-foot landscaped tract is provided along the real property line to visually buffer
the rear yards from public view and prevent vehicular access. The ten-foot landscaped tract shall
include a minimum two-inch caliper trees every thirty feet on center, three-foot tall shrubs that
form a continuous screen, groundcover plants that fully cover the remainder of the land scaped
area, and maintained in perpetuity by the homeowners’ association or the abutting property
owner;
i. If the front of the structure faces a collector or arterial street, the ten -foot landscape tract
is not required; and
ii. The lot must provide pedestrian access to the arterial or collector, and include a rear-
loaded garage;
b. Fencing and Walls. A sight-obscuring fence or masonry wall shall be located at the line that
separates the lot from the ten-foot landscape tract (see Figure 17.19-1). The design must include:
i. The height of the fence or wall shall be a minimum of four feet tall along a collector and six
feet tall along an arterial;
ii. The fence shall include columns at least every fifty lineal feet and the wall shall include
physical indentations every fifty lineal feet to reduce the massing effect of the fencing
material. Fence columns and wall indents shall not exceed a spacing of ninety-six lineal
feet.
iii. Fences and walls located along the city's Gateway Corridor and the North Shore’s Ridgeline
Road and North Shore Boulevard shall be constructed in accordance with the city's
'Gateway Standards' and the city’s ‘North Shore Standards’, per the Design Standards
Manual.
c. Architectural Design. Side and rear building facades visible from an arterial or collector shall
maintain the architectural design, horizontal and vertical articulation, level of detail, and
materials and colors consistent with the front building facade. Avoid large blank walls on side and
rear building facades;
d. Setbacks. Minimum of twenty-foot setback will be provided from the property line separating the
lot from the tract that is adjacent to the arterial or collector;
7. Corner Lots. Corner lots may be required to be platted with additional width to allow for the additional
side yard requirements;
8. Restricted Corner Lots. Corner lots restricted from access on side yard flanking street shall be treated
as interior lots and conform to front, side and rear yard interior setbacks of CMC Chapter 18.09; and
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9. Redivision. In dividing tracts into large lots which at some future time are likely to be redivided, the
location of lot lines and other details of the layout shall be such that redivision may readily take place
without violating the requirements of these regulations and without interfering with the orderly
development of streets. Restriction of building locations in relationship to future street right -of-way
shall be made a matter of record if the approval authority considers it necessary.
E. Tracts and Trails.
1. If land division is located in the area of an officially designated trail, in accordance with the current
version of the parks, recreation and open space comprehensive plan, provisions shall be made for
reservation of the right-of-way or for easements to the city for trail purposes including the construction
of the trail. Trail standards for each trail type shall be as specified in appendix B the most current
version of the parks, recreation and open space (PROS) comprehensive plan or as amended.
2. Trails shall be shown as a separate layer in an electronic format submitted with "as -builts" prior to final
acceptance.
3. Trails, which are dedicated to the city and part of the regional trail system, shall be surveyed and
dedicated by the developer prior to final acceptance.
4. Tracts and trails that are not dedicated to the city and are located within the subdivision, short plat or
planned development are the responsibility of the homeowners ’ association to maintain. Provisions
must be in writing, such as in CC&Rs, and shown on final plats, informing the homeowners of the
responsibility and outlining the maintenance procedures in accordance with city standards.
F. Landscaping.
1. Each dwelling unit within a new development shall be landscaped with at least one tree in the planting
strip of the right-of-way, or similar location in the front yard of each dwelling unit, with the exception
of flag lots and lots accessed by tracts. Required trees shall be a minimum two-inch diameter at breast
height (dbh) to create a uniform streetscape (dbh is four and one-half feet above the ground as
measured from upside of tree).
2. The city council finds that the existing mature landscaping of trees, and shrubs provide oxygen, filter
the air, contribute to soil conservation and control erosion, as well as provide the residents with
aesthetic and historic benefits. For these reasons, the city encourages the retention of existing trees
that are not already protected as significant trees under the Camas Municipal Code. Generally, the city
may allow the tree requirements under subsection (F)(1) of this section to be reduced at the requ est of
the developer, by a ratio of two new trees in favor of one existing tree, provided such trees have been
identified on approved construction plans.
3. Prior to final acceptance of any land development, the land developer shall install trees adjacent to or
within all common areas and landscape tracts as specified in the Camas Design Standards Manual.
4. Street trees adjacent to individual lots must be installed prior to final occupancy or secured or bonded,
and installed prior to expiration of the two-year warranty period, whichever comes first.
5. All lLandscaping shall conform to plant criteria in the Camas Design Standards Manual. Any planting of
trees or shrubs within the right-of-way or vision clearance area must be shown on the construction
drawings for approval.
6. Storm drainage facilities, pump stations and other visible facilities shall be required to include a ten
foot L2 landscaped buffering in accordance with criteria in the Camas Design Standards Manual if
within thirty feet of any street or accessory structure.
G. Non-City Public Utility Easements (PUEs). Easements for electric lines, gas lines, communication lines, or
other public utilities may shall be required. Easements for public utilities shall be a minimum of six feet in
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width, located adjacent to the city right-of-way on public streets, behind sidewalks on private streets, and
centered on front or side lot lines.
H. Watercourse Easements. Where a development is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway, channel or
stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or drainage right -of-way conforming substantially
with the lines of such watercourse and such further width as will be adequate for the purpose. Streets
parallel to major watercourses may be required.
I. Street Signs. The developer shall be responsible for the initial cost of any street name or number signs, or
street markings, including installation thereof, that public works finds necessary for the development.
J. Lighting. Street lighting shall conform to the Clark public utility standards and approved by the city. The
developer shall bear the cost of the design and installation of the lighting system.
K. All residential streets shall conform to the guidelines and standards of the city neighborhood traffic
management plan.
Figure 17.19-1: Double Frontage Lots
(Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2443 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 2691, § I(Exh. A), 1-21-2014; Ord. No. 17-005, §§ I(Exh. A), II, IV, 5-
15-2017; Ord. No. 18-014, § IX, 9-4-2018; Ord. No. 19-012, § II(Exh. A), 11-4-2019; Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-
15-2021; Ord. No. 22-007, § I, 5-16-2022)
17.19.040 Infrastructure standards.
Note: For the purposes of this title, the terms "street" and "road" are synonymous in meaning.
A. Private Street. Private street(s) may be authorized when all of the following occur:
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1. Allowing private streets in the area being developed will not adversely affect future circulation in
neighboring lots of property or conflict with an existing adopted street plan;
2. Adequate and reasonable provisions are made for the ownership, maintenance, and repair of all
utilities and the proposed private streets;
3. The proposed private streets can accommodate potential full (future) development on the lots or area
being developed;
4. Connect to no more than one public street, unless it is an alley;
5. Conform to the Camas Design Standard Manual (CDSM);
6. Alleys shall be privately owned and maintained;
7. Access requirements for recycle service, garbage service, and emergency vehicles are provided;
8. Provisions for adequate parking enforcement are recorded within a private covenant to ensure
emergency vehicle access. Street signs to this effect shall be installed. These provisions shall be noted
on the final plat, e.g. Towing service.
B. Streets.
1. Half Width Improvement. Half width improvements, when determined appropriate by the City
Engineer, shall include a full-depth road section to the existing centerline, public and private utility
easements, water and sewer mains, pedestrian pathways, storm water drainage, street lighting and
signage, environmental permits, provisions for mitigation improvements and mitigation areas as
necessary, bike lanes, and improvements to the centerline of the right-of-way as necessary to provide
the minimum structural street section per the Camas Design Standard Manual.
2. Streets abutting the perimeter of a development shall be provided in accordance with CMC
17.19.040(B)(1) above, and the Design Standard Manual. A minimum of 24-feet of paved surface shall
Additional paving may be required to provide two-way vehicular movements and to ensure safe and
efficient roads to exist to serve the land development. Where applicable, a total of twenty-nine feet of
paved surface may be required to and provide bike lanes.
3. The city engineer may approve a delay of frontage street improvements for development proposals
under any of the following conditions:
a. If the future grade or alignment of the adjacent public street is unknown and it is not feasible to
establish the grade in a reasonable period;
b. The immediate improvement of the street would result in a short, isolated segment of improved
street;
c. The frontage is part of an impending or imminent city street improvement project;
d. Street improvements in the vicinity are unlikely to occur within six years.
4. In the event the frontage improvement is delayed, the owner must provide an approved form or of
financial surety in lieu of said improvements.
5. Dedication of additional right-of-way may be required for a development when it is necessary to meet
the minimum street width standards or when lack of such dedication would cause or contribute to an
unsafe road or intersection.
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6. Extension. Proposed street systems shall extend existing streets at the same or greater width unless
otherwise approved by the public works departmenticity engineer. and authorized by city council in
approval of the plat.
a. Streets and pedestrian/bicycle paths shall be extended to the boundaries of the plat to ensure
access to neighboring properties, unless the presence of critical areas or existing development
render such extension infeasible. The design shall contribute to an integrated system of vehicular
and pedestrian circulation.
b. Grading of steep topography may be necessary to achieve this objective.
7. Names. All street names, street numbers, and building numbers shall be assigned in accordance with
CMC 12.24.
8. Right-of-way, tract and pavement widths for private and public streets shall be based on the Camas
Design Standards Manual (CDSM), Engineering Design Standards and Submittal Requirements, Design
Standards, Table 1-Guidelines for Geometry of Private Roadways and Table 2- Guidelines for Geometry
of Public Roadways. Table 17.19.040-1 and Table 17.19.040-2.
Table 17.19.040-1 Minimum Private Street Standards
Private Road/Street Tract
Width
Pavement
Width
Sidewalk
A. Access to four or less
dwelling units2
20′ 12′ Sidewalk optional, no
parking on both
sides.
B. Access to five or more
dwelling units less
than or equal to 100′
in length3
30′ 20′ Five-foot detached
sidewalk on one side,
with planter strip, no
parking on both
sides.
C. Access to five or more
dwelling units greater
than 100′ and not over
300′ in length3
42′ 28′ Five-foot detached
sidewalk on one side,
with planter strip, no
parking on one side.
D. Access to five or more
dwelling units, greater
than 300 feet in
length3
48′ 28′ Five-foot detached
sidewalks required on
both sides of the
street, with planter
strip. No parking on
one side.
E. Alley 20′ 18′ No parking on both sides.
F. Commercial/Industrial2 40′ 24′ Five-foot detached
sidewalk on one side,
with planter strip, no
parking both sides.
Table 17.19.040-2 Minimum Public Street Standards
Public Street Right-of-
Way
Pavement
Width
Sidewalk
A. Street (by approval of
City Engineer)1
52′ 28′ Five foot detached sidewalk
on both sides, with
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planter strip, no
parking on one side.
B. Street (two lane) 60′ 36′ Five foot detached
sidewalks required on
both sides of the
street, with planter
strip. Bike lanes
required on collectors
and arterials, no on-
street parking.
C. Street (three lane) 74′ 46′ to
include
12′
median
Six foot detached sidewalks
required on both sides
of the street, with
planter strip, bike
lanes, no on-street
parking.
D. Street (five lane)/Arterial 100′ 74′ to
include
14′
median
Six foot detached sidewalks
required on both sides
of the street, with
planter strip, bike
lanes, no on-street
parking.
Notes to tables above:
1 All buildings abutting a street designed and constructed with less than 36 feet of pavement width shall have automatic
fire sprinkler systems installed that comply with NFPA 13D or 13R.
2 Access to two lots or less may be designed and established as an easement rather than a tract. Garbage and recycling
containers shall be placed at the public right-of-way. If roadway is less than 150 feet in length, the minimum
structural road section is exempt.
3 Road/street lengths are calculated to include the cumulative network.
9. Intersections. Any intersection of streets that connect to a public street, whatever the classification,
shall be at right angles as nearly as possible, shall not exceed fifteen degrees, and not be offset insofar
as practical. All right-of-way lines at intersections with arterial and collector streets shall have a corner
radius of not less than twelve feet.
10. Street Layout. Street layout shall provide for the most advantageous development of the land
development, adjoining area, and the entire neighborhood. Evaluation of street layout shall take into
consideration potential circulation solutions for vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic, and, where
feasible, street segments shall be interconnected.
a. Circulation Plan. Applicants shall submit a circulation plan at application which includes the
subject site and properties within six hundred feet of the proposed development site. The plan
shall incorporate the following features both on-site and off-site:
i. The circulation plan shall be to an engineering scale at one inch = one hundred feet or the
scale may be increased or decreased at a scale approved by the directorcity engineer;
ii. Existing and proposed topography for slopes of ten percent or greater, with contour
intervals not more than ten feet;
iii. Environmental sensitive lands (geologic hazards, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, etc.);
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iv. Existing and proposed streets, bicycle/pedestrian pathways, trails, transit routes; and
v. Site access points for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit.
b. Cross-circulation shall be provided that meets the following:
i. Block lengths shall not exceed the maximum access spacing standards for the roadway
class per the city's design standards manual. If block lengths greater than six hundred feet
are approved pursuant to CMC Section 17.19.040.B.10.b.iii., a midway pedestrian
connection shall be provided.
ii. Culs-de-sacs and permanent dead-end streets over three hundred feet in length may be
denied unless topographic or other physical constraints prohibit achieving this standard.
iii. When culs-de-sacs or dead-end streets are permitted that are over three-hundred feet, a
direct pedestrian and bicycle connection shall be provided to the nearest available street or
pedestrian oriented use. Pedestrian connections need to meet Design Standards Manual
for ADA accessibility in accordance with PROWAG and ADAAG.
iv. The city engineer may recommend approval of a deviation to the design standards of this
section based on findings that the deviation is the minimum necessary to address the
constraint and the application of the standard if impracticable due to topograp hy,
environmental sensitive lands, or existing adjacent development patterns.
c. While it is important to minimize the impact to the topography from creating an integrated road
system, improved site development and circulation solutions shall not be sacrificed to minimize
the amount of cut and fill requirements of the proposal.
d. Where critical areas are impacted, the standards and procedures for rights -of-way in the critical
areas overlay zone shall be followed.
e. When the proposed development's average lot size is seven thousand four hundred square feet
or less, one additional off-street parking space shall be required for every five units,
notwithstanding the requirements of CMC Chapter 18.11. These spaces are intended to be
located within a common tract.
f. When, on the basis of topography, projected traffic usage or other relevant facts, it is unfeasible
to comply with the foregoing right-of-way, tract and street width standards, the approval
authority, upon recommendation from the city engineer, may permit a deviation from the
standards of Table 17.19.040-1 and Table 17.19.040-2CDSM, Engineering Design Standards Table
1 and Table 2.
g. The city engineer or designee may determine a wider width is necessary due to site
circumstances, including but not limited to topography, traffic volume, street patterns, on -street
parking, lot patterns, land use and bike and transit facilities that justify an increase in width.
h. When existing streets adjacent to or within land to be developed are of inadequate width,
additional right-of-way shall be provided at the time of land development.
11. Access Management.
a. Access to all marginal access streets shall be restricted so as toto minimize congestion and
interference with the traffic carrying capacity of such street, and to provide separation of
through and local traffic in accordance with CMC 17.19.030.D.6. The restrictions imposed shall be
in accordance with the Camas Design Standards Manual.
b. The city engineer may grant exceptions to the access restriction policies and standards when no
other feasible access alternative exists.
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12. Street Design. When interior to a development, publicly owned streets shall be designed and installed
to full width improvement as a means of insuring the public health, safety, and general welfare in
accordance with the city comprehensive plans. Full width improvements shall include utility
easements, sidewalks, bike lanes as necessary, and control of stormwater runoff, street lighting, and
signage, as provided belowin accordance with the Camas Design Standards Manual (CDSM).
a. Shall be graded as necessary to conform to Camas Design Standard Manual.
b. Grades shall not exceed six percent on major and secondary arterials, ten percent on collector
streets, or twelve percent on any other street. However, provided there are no vehicular access
points, grades may be allowed up to fifteen percent when:
i. Exceeding the grades would facilitate a through street and connection with a larger
neighborhood;
ii. The greater grade would minimize disturbance of critical slopes;
iii. Automatic fire sprinklers are installed in all structures where the fire department response
to the structure requires travel on the grade;
iv. Tangents, horizontal curves, vertical curves, and right -of-way improvements conform to
public works department standards;
v. Full width improvement is required as a condition of the land use approval in accordance
with city standards; and
vi. In flat areas allowance shall be made for finished street grades having a minimum slope of
one-half percent.
c. Centerline radii of curves shall be not less than three hundred feet on primary arterials, two
hundred feet on secondary arterials, or seventy feet on other streets.
d. Shall be of asphaltic concrete according to Camas Design Standard Manual.
e. Shall have concrete curbs and gutters. Curb return radii shall be no less than thirty -five feet on
arterial and collector streets, and no less than twenty -five feet on all other streets. Larger radii
may be required at the direction of the city engineer.
f. Shall have storm drains in accordance with the Camas Design Standard Manual.
13. Sidewalks shall be constructed as specified in Camas Design Standard Manual. See Table 17.19.040-1
and Table 17.19.040-2CDSM Engineering Design Standards Table 1 and Table 2 for dimensions.
a. Prior to final acceptance of any land development, the developer shall install sidewalks, when
required under Table 17.19.040-1 and Table 17.19.040-2CDSM Engineering Design Standards
Table 1 and Table 2, adjacent to or within all public or common areas or tracts, and at all curb
returns. Sidewalks along individual lots may be deferred at the discretion of the city engineer
until occupancy of the primary structure. Further, any trail or trails, including but not limited to
the T-5 and T-1 trails, identified in the most recent Camas Parks and Open Space Plan shall be
constructed prior to final acceptance;
b. All sidewalk areas shall be brought to sub grade by the developer at the time of improving
streets.
14. Cul-de-sacs. A cul-de-sac greater than four hundred feet from the centerline-to-centerline intersections
shall require special considerations to assure that garbage, recycle, and emergency vehicles have
adequate access. Buildings on all lots located more than four hundred feet from the centerline-to-
centerline intersections shall have automatic fire sprinklers.
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15. Turn-arounds. Adequate provisions for turn aroundsturnarounds shall be provided and shall be
designed and installed in a manner acceptable to the city engineer, or in accordance with the Camas
Design Standard Manual, if applicable.
C. Utilities.
1. Generally. All utilities designed to serve the development shall be placed underground and, if located
within a critical area, shall be designed to meet the standards of the critical areas ordinance.
a. Those utilities to be located beneath paved surfaces shall be installed, including all service
connections, as approved by the public works departmentcity engineer; such installation shall be
completed and approved prior to application of any surface materials.
b. Easements may be required for the maintenance and operation of utilities as specified by the
public works department.
2. Sanitary sewers shall be provided to each lot at no cost to the city and designed in accordance with the
Camas Design Standards Manual (CDSM)city standards.
a. Detached units shall have their own sewer service and STEP or STEF or conventional gravity
system as required.
b. Duplex, tri-plex, and townhome units shall each have a dedicated sewer lateral, unless otherwise
approved by the public works director or designee.
c. Multifamily units shall have one sewer lateral per building.
d. Commercial or industrial units shall have privately owned and maintained sewer systems
acceptable to the city.
e. Capacity, grade and materials shall be as required by the city engineer. Design shall take into
account the capacity and grade to allow for desirable extension beyond the development. The
city will not require the developer to pay the extra cost of required oversize sewer mains or
excessive depth of mains necessary to provide for extension beyond the development.
f. If sewer facilities mandated by this section will, without additional sewer construction, directly
serve property outside the development, equitable distribution of the costs thereof shall be
made as follows:
i. If the property outside the development is in a stage of development wherein the
installation of sewer facilities may occur, then the city may require construction as an
assessment project, with appropriate arrangements to be established with the develo per
to insure financing their proportional share of the construction.
ii. In the event the sewer facility installation is not constructed as an assessment project, then
the city shall reimburse the developer an amount estimated to be equal to the
proportionate share of the cost for each connection made to the sewer facilitie s by
property owners outside of the development, limited to a period of fifteen years from the
time of installation. At the time of the approval of the plat, the city shall establish the
actual amount of reimbursement, considering current construction cost s.
g. Developments that require a sanitary sewer pumping station that will be conveyed to the city for
future operation and maintenance shall be shown on a separate tract, andtract and be dedicated
to the city at the time the plat is recorded.
3. Storm Drainage. The storm drainage collection system shall meet the requirements of the Camas
Design Standards Manual (CDSM) and city's officially adopted storm water standardsCMC 14.02
Stormwater Control.
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a. Storm drainage facilities shall be placed on their own tract or within an open space tract and are
to be maintained by the homeowners within the development in accordance with city standards.
Alternatively, the city may allow, on a case by case basis, a development to connect to an off-site
storm drainage facility provided such facility will be adequately sized and appropriate
agreements are in place for maintenance of said facility. Provisions must be in writing informing
the homeowners of the responsibility and outlining the maintenance procedures in accordance
with adopted city standards.
b. Drainage facilities shall be provided within the development. When available and required by the
public works departmentengineering division, drainage facilities shall connect to storm sewers
outside of the development.
c. Capacity, grade and materials shall be as provided by the city engineer.noted in the Camas Design
Standards Manual. Design of drainage within the development shall take into account the
capacity and grade necessary to maintain unrestricted flow from areas draining through the
development and to allow extension of the system to serve such areas.
d. All stormwater generated by projects shall be treated, detained, and disposed of in accordance
with the Ecology’s current Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
(SWMMWW) and the applicable standards set forth in CMC 14.02. Any deviations from the
aforementioned standards shall be submitted in writing to the director of public
worksengineering division for his review and approval.
e. All lots shall provide drainage for stormwater runoff from roof and footing drains to an approved
drainage system. Rear yard low point area drains and/or storm drain lateral stubs connected to
an approved drainage system shall be provided to each lot as necessary to prevent stormwater
runoff impacts to adjoining parcels as determined by the city.
4. Water System.
a. Each lot within a proposed development shall be served by a water distribution system designed
and installed in accordance with city design standards. Locations of fire hydrants and flow rates
shall be in accordance with city standards and the International Fire Code. The distance between
fire hydrants, as indicated in the fire code, is allowed to be doubled when automatic fire
sprinklers are installed throughout the development.
b. Each unit of a duplex and townhome unit shall have its own water service.
c. Multifamily units shall have one service for each building.
d. Landscaping in open space tracts must have a service for an irrigation meter. The owner of the
tract is responsible for payment for all fees associated with the installation of the meter and the
water usage.
5. Clearing and Grading.
a. Clearing and grading that are a result of a land-use application shall be submitted with the land-use
application and shall be a component of the civil construction application.
b. Clearing and grading permits that are not part of a land-use application shall be prepared in
accordance with CMC 15.50 Clearing and Grading.
c. Quantities of fill and excavation are to be separately calculated and then added together, even if
excavated material is used as fill in the same site.
d. Erosion prevention and sediment control plans and details are to be submitted as a component of
the clearing and grading plans.
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e. Clearing and grading that results in an acre or greater land-disturbing activities require a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, which is issued by the Washington
Department of Ecology, prior to start of any land-disturbing activities.
(Ord. 2491 § 1 (Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 2483 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007: Ord. 2450 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2443 § 2 (Exh. A (part)),
2006)
(Ord. No. 2545, § II, 5-4-2009; Ord. No. 2582, § III, 2-1-2010; Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 2691, §
I(Exh. A), 1-21-2014; Ord. No. 17-005, §§ I(Exh. A), II, 5-15-2017; Ord. No. 19-001, § I(Att. A), 1-22-2019; Ord. No.
21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021; Ord. No. 22-007, § I, 5-16-2022)
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18.03.030 Definitions for land uses.
For the purposes of this title, the following definitions shall apply:
. . .
"Adult family home" means a A dwelling, licensed by the State of Washington Department of Social and
Health Services, in which a person or persons provide personal care, special care, room and board to more than
one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the
services. An existing adult family home may provide services to up to eight adults upon approval from the
Department of Social and Health Services in accordance with RCW 70.128.066.residential home in which a person
or persons provide personal care, special care, room, and board to more than one, but not more than six adults
who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services. Adult family homes are a
permitted use in all areas zoned for residential use.
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18.03.040 Definitions for development terms.
Dwelling Unit, Accessory. "Accessory dwelling unit" means an additional, smaller, subordinate dwelling unit
on a lot or attached to an existing or new house. a dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family housing
unit, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit . Refer to Chapter 18.27 Accessory Dwelling Units.
. . .
Dwelling, Cottage Cluster. "Cottage-style home" or "Cottage Cluster" means a grouping of no fewer than four
detached dwelling units with a maximum footprint of one thousand square feet each and that includes a common
courtyard. Cottage clusters may be located on a single lot or parcel or on individual lots or parcels. Cottage clusters
are allowed on up to twenty-five percent of the developable acreage of a project site. Cottage cluster development
standards are detailed in the North Shore Design Manual.
Dwelling, Duplex or Two-Family. "Duplex or two-family dwelling" means a structure residential building
containing with two attached dwelling units on one lot.
. . .
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached (Row House). "Single-family attached dwelling" means a single household
dwelling attached to another single household dwelling by a common vertical wall, and each dwelling is owned
individually and located on a separate lot. These are more commonly referred to as townhouses or rowhousesSee
also “townhouses”.
. . .
Cottage housing. “Cottage housing" means residential units on a lot with a common open space that either:
(a) Is owned in common; or (b) has units owned as condominium units with property owned in common and a
minimum of 20 percent of the lot size as open space.
Courtyard apartment. "Courtyard apartments" means up to four attached dwelling units arranged on two or
three sides of a yard or court.”
Fourplex. “Fourplex” means a residential building with four attached dwelling units.
Major transit stop. “Major transit stop” means a stop on a high capacity transportation system funded or
expanded under the provisions of chapter 81.104 RCW, commuter rail stops, stops on rail or fixed guideway
systems, and stops on bus rapid transit routes.
Middle housing. “Middle housing” means buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and character with
single-family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes including duplexes, triplexes,
fourplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing.
Stacked flat. “Stacked flat” means dwelling units in a residential building of no more than three stories on a
residential zoned lot in which each floor may be separately rented or owned.
Triplex. “Triplex” means a residential building with three attached dwelling units.
Townhouses. “Townhouses” means buildings that contain three or more attached single -family dwelling
units that extend from foundation to roof and that have a yard or public way on not less than two sides.
Lot, parent. “Lot, parent” means a lot which is subdivided into unit lots through the unit lot subdivision
process.
Lot, unit. “Lot, unit” means a lot created from a parent lot and approved through the unit lot subdivision
process.
Unit lot subdivision. “Unit lot subdivision” means the division of a parent lot into two or more unit lots within
a development and approved through the unit lot subdivision process.
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Unit density. “Unit density” means the number of dwelling units (including accessory dwelling units) allowed
on a lot, regardless of lot size.
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18.05.030 Boundary determination.
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the zoning map, district boundaries are lot lines or the centerlines of
streets, alleys, railroad, and other rights-of-way:
A. Where boundaries are other than lot lines or centerlines of streets, alleys, railroad, and other rights -of-
way, they shall be determined by dimensions shown on the zoning map;
B. Where actual streets or other features on the ground vary from those shown on the zoning map,
interpretations or adjustments shall be made by the planning commission;
C. Where a district boundary line, as shown on the zoning map, divides a lot in single ownership at the
time of passage of the code, the property owner may elect to apply the zoning district classification
that has been applied to greater than fifty percent of such lot shall apply.to the entire lot or to utilize
the zoning district classifications as they apply to each portion of the lot, consistent with the zoning
map.
(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
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18.07.030 Table 1—Commercial and industrial land uses.
KEY: P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
X = Prohibited Use
T = Temporary Use
Zoning Districts NC DC CC RC MX BP LI/
BP
LI HI C-
NS
MX-
NS
ME-
NS
Commercial Uses
Automobile repair
(garage)6
X P C P X P X P P C X/
P13
P
Notes:
. . .
13. Permitted only on sites where automobile repair was previously established and where the existing site or
building design, configuration, layout, or access makes it particularly suited for this use.
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18.07.040 Table 2—Residential and multifamily land uses.
KEY: P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
X = Prohibited Use
T = Temporary Use
Authorized Uses in Residential and Multifamily Zones
R MF
Residential Uses
Adult family home, residential care facility, supported living arrangement, or housing for the
disabled1
P P
Apartments P2 P
Assisted living1 , retirement home1 C P
Cottage-style homes housing X/P2 P8
Designated manufactured homes P P
Duplex or two-family dwelling P2C P2P
Fourplex P2 P2
Manufactured home X X
Manufactured home park X C
Nursing, rest, convalescent home1 C P
Permanent Supportive Housing C/P2 P
Residential attached housing for three or more units (e.g., rowhouses) X/P2 P
Residential Treatment Facility5 X C
Single-family dwelling (detached) P P
Sober Living Homes P P
Stacked flat P2 P2
Townhouses P2 P2
Transitional Housing P P
Triplex P2 P2
Incidental Uses
Accessory dwelling unit P P
Animal training, kennel, boarding X C
Day care center1 C P
Day care, family home P P
Day care, minicenter1 C P
Electric vehicle battery charging station and rapid charging stations P P
Gardening and horticulture activities P P
Home occupation P P
Bed and breakfast1 C C
Recreation/Religious/Cultural
Church1 C C
Community clubs, private or public1 C C
Library1 C C
Museum1 C C
Open space1 P P
Public or semi-public building1 C C
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Park or playground P P
Sports fields1 C C
Trails P P
Event center6 C C
Educational Uses
Private, public or parochial school1 P C
Trade, technical, business college1 X C
College/university1 X X
Communication and Utilities
Wireless communication facility Refer to
Chapter
18.35
Facilities, minor public C C
Public utilities, minor C C
Pumping station1 C C
Railroad tracks and facilities 1 C C
Temporary Uses
Sales office for a development in a dwelling1, 4 T T
Sales office for a development in a trailer3, 4 T T
Notes:
1. See Chapter 18.19 "Design Review" for additional regulations.
2. Permitted pursuant to Chapter 18.25, Middle Housing and in the LD-NS zone. Permitted in all other R zones as part of a planned
development only.
3. Site plan review required per CMC Section 18.18.020(A)(1).
4. Notwithstanding the time limitations of a temporary use, a sales office proposed and approved through a Type III application may be
approved with a longer time frame than one hundred eighty days.
5. A Residential Treatment Facility shall not be located within one thousand feet of public and private schools, public parks, public libraries,
other RTFs, or similar uses.
6. Permitted in the LD-NS and HD-NS zones only.
7. Cottages are only permitted in the LD-NS zone.
8. Cottages are permitted in the HD-NS zone. In other multi-family zones, cottages are permitted with the MF-C overlay only.
(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2481 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2007; Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 2691, § I(Exh. A), 1-21-2014; Ord. No. 17-013, § I(Exh. A), 10-2-2017;
Ord. No. 21-004, § II(Exh. A), 3-15-2021; Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021; Ord. No. 22-007, § I, 5-16-2022;
Ord. No. 23-010, Exh. A, 8-7-2023)
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18.09.040 Density and dimensions—Single-family residential zones.
Table 2—Building Setbacks for Single-Family Residential Zones1
Lot Area Up to
4,999 sq.
ft.
5,000 to
11,999 sq.
ft.
12,000 to
14,999 sq.
ft.
15,000 or
more sq.
ft.
LD-NS
Minimum front yard (feet) 202 202 252 302 10-253
Minimum side yard (feet) 5 5 10 15 5
Minimum side yard flanking a street and
corner lot rear yard (feet)
10 10 15 15 10
Minimum rear yard (feet) 20 25 30 35 10-204
Minimum lot frontage on a cul-de-sac or
curve (feet)
25 30 35 40 25
Notes:
1. Setbacks may be reduced to be consistent with the lot sizes of the development in which it is located. Notwithstanding the setbacks
requirements of this chapter, setbacks and/or building envelopes clearly established on an approved plat or development shall be
applicable. In the LD-NS zone, cottage-style development setbacks are identified in the North Shore Design Manual.
2. Garage setback is five feet behind the front of the dwelling. The minimum front yard setback may be reduced by up to five (5) feet for the
non-garage portions of a dwelling when any garage is set back the full minimum front yard distance required in the underlying zone. This
allowance is intended to promote varied building facades and reduce the visual prominence of garages along the street.
3. LD-NS subarea developments are encouraged to vary the front yard building setbacks to provide visual interest along a residential block.
Garage faces shall maintain a minimum setback of twenty feet. Lots with alley-access garages may have a minimum front yard building
setback of ten feet.
4. LD-NS subarea developments with street-access garages may have a minimum rear yard setback of ten feet. LD-NS developments with alley-
access garages must maintain a twenty foot rear-yard building setback from the alley.
(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 15-010, § I, 8-17-2015; Ord. No. 17-013, § I(Exh. A), 10-2-2017; Ord.
No. 19-012, § II(Exh. A), 11-4-2019; Ord. No. 21-005, § I(Exh. A), 3-15-2021; Ord. No. 23-010, Exh. A, 8-7-2023)
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18.09.050 Density and dimensions—Multifamily residential zones.
Table 1—Density and Dimensions for Multifamily Residential Zones
MF-10 MF-18 MF-C Overlay HD-NS
Density
Maximum density (dwelling units
per net acre)
10 18Note 10 24 18 Notes 6,
10
Minimum density (dwelling units
per net acre)
6.0 6.0 6.0 10
Standard lots
Minimum lot area (square feet) 3,000 2,100 None 1800
Minimum lot width (feet) 36 26 None 20
Minimum lot depth (feet) 70 60 None 60
Maximum gross floor area (GFA)
per dwelling unit (square feet)
No max No max 1,000Note 4 No max
Setbacks
Minimum front yard/at garage
front (feet)
15/20 10/20 0/20 10/20
Minimum side yard (feet) 3Note 1 3Note 1 0 / If abutting R-zone than setback
is 10'
3 Note 1
Minimum side yard, flanking a
street (feet)
15 15 15 15 Note 8
Minimum rear yard 10 10 0 / If abutting R-zone than setback
is 10'
10
Lot coverage
Maximum building lot coverage 55% 65% Building coverage is limited by a
minimum of 200 sq. ft. of useable
yard adjacent to each dwelling
unit.
65%
Building height
Maximum building height (feet) 35Note 2 50Note 5 18Note 3 50 Notes 5, 9,
10
Table Notes:
1. The non-attached side of a dwelling unit shall be three feet, otherwise a zero-lot line is assumed.
2. Maximum three stories and a basement but not to exceed height listed.
3. Maximum one story and a basement but not to exceed height listed.
4. Gross floor area (GFA) in this instance does not include covered porches or accessory structures as defined per CMC 18.17.040.
5. Maximum four stories but not to exceed height listed.
6. Does not apply to cottage-style development.
7. In the HD-NS zone, cottage-style development setvacks setbacks are identified in the North Shore Design Manual.
8. Minimum side yard flanking street shall be 10 feet for cottage-style and rowhouse developments.
9. Building heights shall "step-down" and provide compatible scale and privacy between developments. Building height transitions shall be
applied to new and vertically expanded buildings in the HD-NS zone within 20 feet (measuree measured horizontally) of an existing
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single detached residential building 30 feet or less in height. The building-height-transition standard is met when the height of the taller
building does not exceed 1 foot of height for every 1 foot separating the ne builsingnew building from the existing single
detatcheddetached residential structure.
10. Maximum building height for cottage-style development shall be 25 feet. To encourage apartment development on larger sites, properties
that are five acres or larger and developed exclusively with apartment buildings may be developed at up to double the maximum
allowed density for the zone.
(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)
(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011; Ord. No. 2694, § III, 2-3-2014; Ord. No. 17-013, § I(Exh. A), 10-2-2017; Ord.
No. 23-010, Exh. A, 8-7-2023)
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18.17.040 Accessory structures.
In an R or MF zone, accessory structures on each lot shall conform to the following requirements:
. . .
G. Fire Protection. Accessory structures placed less than six feet away from an existing building require
fire protection of exterior walls according to the International Building CodeFire protection of
accessory structures placed adjacent to an existing buildings shall be regulated based on WAC 51-51,
the International Residential Code as adopted by the State of Washington.
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18.17.050 Fences and walls.
. . .
B. Permits. If a fence or wall is over six seven feet high then a building permit will be required, and the
fencing/wall must meet required setbacks..
C. Heights and Location.
1. Fences/walls not more than six feet in height may be maintained along the side yard or rear lot lines
fully within the property; provided, that such wall or fence does not extend into the front yard area.
The height of the fence/wall shall be measured from the finished grade.
2. A fence/wall shall not exceed forty-two inches high in the front yard. The front yard area is the distance
between the front property line and the nearest point of the building specified in the zone districts
under this title.
3. Fences or walls greater than six feet in height must meet required setbacks.
Chapter 18.25 Middle Housing
18.25.010 Purpose.
To provide opportunities for middle housing throughout Camas’s residential zoning district s that is
compatible in scale, form, and character with single-family dwellings. Middle housing includes
buildings that contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered homes including duplexes,
triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing.
18.25.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the development of middle housing in all residential
and multifamily zones.
18.25.030 Unit Density.
The following unit densities apply all lots at least 1,000 square feet in size, unless located in a zone
permitting higher densities or intensities:
A. Two units per lot.
B. Four units per lot on all lots within one-quarter mile walking distance of a major transit stop.
C. Four units per lot if at least one unit on the lot is affordable housing meeting the following
requirements:
1. The applicant shall commit to renting or selling at least one unit as affordable housing.
Dwelling units that qualify as affordable housing shall have costs, including utilities other than
telephone, that do not exceed 30 percent of the monthly income of a household whose income
does not exceed the following percentages of median household income adjusted for household
size, Clark County, as reported by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development:
a. Rental housing: 60 percent.
b. Owner-occupied housing: 80 percent.
2. The units shall be maintained as affordable for a term of at least 50 years, and the property
shall satisfy that commitment and all required affordability and income eligibility conditions.
3. The applicant shall record a covenant or deed restriction that ensures the continuing rental or
ownership of units subject to these affordability requirements consistent with the conditions in
chapter 84.14 RCW for a period of no less than 50 years.
4. The covenant or deed restriction shall address criteria and policies to maintain public benefit
if the property is converted to a use other than that which continues to provide for permanently
affordable housing.
5. The units dedicated as affordable housing shall:
a. Be provided in a range of sizes comparable to other units in the development.
b. The number of bedrooms in affordable units shall be in the same proportion as the number
of bedrooms in units within the entire development.
c. Generally, be distributed throughout the development and have substantially the same
functionality as the other units in the development.
D. Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage
housing can be used to achieve the allowed unit densities in this section.
E. Accessory dwelling units are counted towards the unit densities allowed under this section.
18.25.040 Development and Design Standards.
A. The density and dimensional standards of Chapter 18.09 apply to middle housing except where
this chapter includes standards that are less restrictive.
B. Cottage Housing.
1. Cottage size. Cottages shall each have no more than 1,600 square feet of net floor area,
excluding attached garages.
2. Open space. Open space shall be provided equal to a minimum 20 percent of the lot size. This
may include common open space, private open space, setbacks, critical areas, and other open
space.
3. Common open space. At least one outdoor common open space is required.
a. Common open space shall be provided equal to a minimum of 200 square feet per
cottage. Each common open space shall have a minimum dimension of 15 ft on any side.
b. Common open space shall be bordered by cottages on at least two sides. At least half of
cottage units in the development shall abut a common open space and have the primary
entrance facing the common open space.
c. Critical areas and their buffers, parking areas and vehicular areas shall not qualify as
common open space.
4. Entries. All cottages shall feature a roofed porch at least 60 square feet in size with a
minimum dimension of five feet on any side facing the street and/or common open space.
5. Community building. A cottage housing development may include only one community
building. A community building shall have no more than 2,400 square feet of net floor area.
C. Courtyard Apartments.
1. Common open space. At least one outdoor common open space is required.
a. Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on two or three sides.
b. Common open space shall be a minimum dimension of 15 feet on any side.
c. Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
2. Entries. Ground-related courtyard apartments shall feature a covered pedestrian entry, such
as a covered porch or recessed entry, with minimum weather protection of three feet by three
feet, facing the street or common open space.
D. Townhouses. No more than six attached dwellings are permitted in a row or single group of
structures.
E. Unit articulation. Each attached unit featuring a separate ground level entrance in a multi -unit
building facing the street shall include at least one of the following articulation options. Facades
separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from
this standard.
1. Roofline change or a roof dormer with a minimum of four feet in width.
2. A balcony a minimum of two feet in depth and four feet in width and accessible from an
interior room.
3. A bay window that extends from the façade a minimum of two feet.
4. An offset of the façade of a minimum of two feet in depth from the neighboring unit.
5. A roofed porch at least 50 square feet in size.
F. Vehicle access, carports, garages, and driveways.
1. For lots abutting an improved alley that meets the city’s standard for width, vehicular access
shall be taken from the alley. Lots without access to an improved alley and taking vehicular
access from a street shall meet the following standards.
2. Garages, driveways, and off-street parking areas shall not be located between a building and
a street, except when either of the following conditions are met:
a. The combined width of all garages, driveways, and off-street parking areas does not
exceed a total of 60 percent of the length of the street frontage property line. This standard
applies to buildings and not individual units; or
b. The garage, driveway, or off-street parking area is separated from the street property line by
a dwelling; or
c. The garage, driveway, or off-street parking is located more than 100 feet from a street.
3. All detached garages and carports shall not protrude beyond the front building façade.
4. The total width of all driveways shall not exceed 64 feet per frontage, as measured at the
property line. Individual driveways and shared driveways shall not exceed 20 feet in width.
(G1+G2+G3)/Lot Frontage must be no more than 60%
(D1+D2+D3) must not exceed 64 feet per frontage
Individual driveway width (D1) and shared driveway widths (D2+D3) shall not exceed 20 feet
18.25.050 Parking Standards.
A. One off-street parking space per unit is required on lots smaller than 6,000 square feet, before
any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits.
B. Two off-street parking spaces per unit is required on lots greater than 6,000 square feet before
any zero lot line subdivisions or lot splits.
C. No off-street is required within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop.
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Chapter 18.27 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
18.27.010 Purpose.
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are intended to:
A. Provide for a range of choices of housing choices in the city, including rental and ownership options;
B. Provide additional dwelling units, thereby increasing densities with minimal cost and disruption to
existing neighborhoods;
C. Allow individuals and smaller households to retain large houses as residences; and
D. Enhance options for families by providing opportunities for older or younger relatives to live in close
proximity while maintaining a degree of privacy; and.
E. Ensure that the development of an ADU does not cause unanticipated impact on the character or
stability of single-family neighborhoods.
18.27.020 Scope.
Accessory dwelling unitsADUs shall meet the requirement of this chapter, and may be allowed in all zones
where residential uses are permitted.
18.27.030 Definition.
An "accessory dwelling unit (ADU)" means an additional smaller, subordinate dwelling unit on a lot with or in
an existing or new house. These secondary units contain a private bath and kitchen facilities comprising an
independent, self-contained dwelling unit. An ADU is not a duplex because the i ntensity of use is less due to the
limitations of size.
18.27.040 030 Establishing an accessory dwelling unit.Configurations.
An accessory dwelling unit may be created through:
A. Internal conversion within an existing dwelling;
B. The addition of new square footage to the existing house, or to a garage;
C. Conversion of an existing garage provided it is not larger than the primary residence.
D. Inclusion in the development plans for, or as part of, the construction of a new single -family detached
dwelling unit; or
A. E. A separate detached dwelling unit on the same lot as the primary dwelling unit. ADUs are
allowed in the following configurations and conditions:
A. Attached ADUs, such as in a basement, attic, or garage; or
B. Detached ADUs, which may be comprised of either one or two detached structures; or
C. A combination of one attached ADU and one detached ADU.
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D. ADUs may be converted from existing legal accessory structures.
E. Individual ADUs can be conveyed separately as condominium units per Chapter 64.34 RCW or can be
divided into unit lots.
18.27.050 040 Development standards.
A. Number. No more than one accessory dwelling unit per legal lot is permitted, and it must be accessory to a
single-family residence. A lot of record lawfully occupied by two or more single-family residences shall not be
permitted to have an accessory dwelling unit, unless the lot is short platted under Title 17 of this code. If a
short plat is approved, an accessory dwelling unit for each dwelling unit is permitted only if all dimensional
standards of the underlying zone, and all other provisions of this chapter are met. No more than two ADUs in
any configuration shall be allowed in residential zoning districts with a principal unit. ADUs count towards
the unit densities of Chapter 18.25 Middle Housing, so that two ADUs are allowable only if a lot is improved
with only one principal dwelling unit.
B. Building Permit. The applicant must apply for a building permit for an accessory dwelling unitADU. An ADU
shall comply with applicable building, fire, health, and safety codes. Addressing of the ADU shall be assigned
by the building department, with approval by the fire department. An ADU cannot be occupied until a
certificate of occupancy is issued by the building department.
C. Conformance to Zoning. The addition of an accessory dwelling unitADU shall not make any lot, structure or
use nonconforming within the development site. An accessory dwelling unitADU shall conform to existing
requirements for the primary residence, unless stated otherwise in this chapter. ADUs converted from
existing accessory structures may be nonconforming to current setback and lot coverage requirements.
D. Height. Building height is limited to twenty fourtwenty-four feet for a detached ADU. Building height
requirements of the underlying zone apply to the ADU for internal conversion, or structural addition to the
existing primary dwelling.
DE. PlacementSetbacks. An accessory dwellingADU unit shall not project beyond the front building linecomply
with the front yard setback. A detached ADU shall not be located closer than five feet to a side or rear lot
line, or not closer than twenty ten feet to a side lot line along a flanking street of a corner lot. A detached
ADU does not require a setback from any rear lot line that abuts a public alley.
EF. Total Floor Area. The total gross floor area of an accessory dwelling unitADU shall not exceed forty percent of
the primary unit, up to a maximum of one thousand square feet. The living area of the primary unit excludes
uninhabitable floor area and garage or other outbuilding square footage whether attached or detached. The
Director may allow an increase in floor area when an ADU is completely located on a single floor within the
footprint of an existing residential unit or accessory structure in order to allow for efficient use of existing
floor area.
FG. Parking. An accessory dwelling unitADU shall have a minimum of one on-siteoff-street parking space, in
addition to the primary dwelling unit's designated parking spaces if there is not on street parking allowed.the
off-street parking required for the other residential units on the same lot. This requirement does not apply to
ADUs located within one-half mile of a major transit stop.
G. Architectural Design. The exterior appearance of an addition or detached accessory dwelling unit shall be
architecturally compatible with the primary residence. Compatibility includes coordination of architectural
style, exterior building materials and color, roof material, form and pitch, window style and placement, other
architectural features, and landscaping.
H. Entrances. For an accessory dwelling unit created by internal conversion or by an addition to an existing
primary dwelling, only one entrance may be located on the front of the house, unless the house contained
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additional front doors before the conversion. Secondary entrances should be located on the side or rear of
the primary residence to the extent possible.
I. Privacy. ADUs shall be designed and located to minimize disruption of privacy and outdoor activities on
adjacent properties. Strategies to accomplish this include, but are not limited to:
a. Stagger windows and doors to not align with such features on abutting properties.
b. Avoid upper level windows, entries and decks that face common property lines to reduce overlook of a
neighboring property.
c. Install landscaping as necessary to provide for the privacy and screening of abutting property.
JH. Utilities. An accessory dwelling unitADU shall connect to public sewer and water. A home or lot not
connected to public sewer and water, which adds an accessory dwelling unitADU, shall connect to public
sewer and water. An ADU may share water and sewer connections with the primary unit only when the
meter, service lines, and any STEP/STEF tank are adequately sized to serve the primary unit and ADU. ADUs
that are or will be separately owned shall maintain fully independent utility services.
K. Nonconformity. A home or lot which has an accessory dwelling unit which was established prior to adoption
of this chapter may be approved for a building permit, subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.41
"Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses."
L. Owner Occupancy. Prior to the issuance of a building permit establishing an accessory dwelling unit, the
applicant shall record the ADU as a deed restriction with the Clark County auditor's office. Forms shall be
provided by the city stating that one of the dwelling units is and will continue to be occupied by the owner of
the property as the owner's principal and permanent residence for as long as the other unit is being rented
or otherwise occupied. The owner shall show proof of ownership, and shall ma intain residency for at least six
months out of the year, and at no time receive rent for the owner occupied unit. Falsely certifying owner
occupancy shall be considered a violation of the zoning ordinance, and is subject to the enforcement actions.
18.27.060 050 Design guidelinesstandards.
A. Exterior Finish Materials. Exterior finish materials must duplicate or reflect the exterior finish material on the
primary dwelling unit.
B. Roof Slopes. For buildings over fifteen feet in height, the slope of the accessory dwelling unit roof must be
the same as that of the predominate slope of the primary dwelling structure.
C. Historic Structures. If an accessory dwelling unit is on the same lot as, or within an historic structure which
has been designated on the national, state, or local historic register, the following design guidelines are
applicable:
1. Exterior materials shall be of the same type, size, and placement as those of the primary dwelling
structure.
2. Trim on edges of elements of an ADU shall be the same as those of the primary structure in type, size,
and placement.
3. Windows in any elevation which faces a street shall match those in the primary structure in proportion,
i.e., same height, width, and orientation (horizontal or vertical).
4. Pediment and Dormers. Each accessory dwelling unit over twenty feet in height shall have either a roof
pediment or dormer, if one or the other of these architectural features are present on the primary
dwelling.
A. Architectural Design. Detached ADUs must incorporate at least two of the following elements found on the
principal dwelling unit(s):
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1. Roof overhang of the same depth
2. Same roof pitch
3. Trim of the same dimension and style
4. Matching window proportions, grille patterns, and color
5. Same primary paint color
6. Same roofing material and color
7. Similar porch or entryway detailing
8. Same primary siding material
B. Privacy. ADUs shall be designed and located to minimize disruption of privacy and outdoor activities on
adjacent properties. Strategies to accomplish this include, but are not limited to:
1. Stagger windows and doors to not align with such features on abutting properties.
2. Avoid upper-level windows, entries and decks that face common property lines to reduce overlook of a
neighboring property.
3. Install landscaping as necessary to provide for the privacy and screening of abutting property.
C. Any and all design requirements, limits, or restriction that apply to the principal unit shall also apply to ADUs.
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Chapter 18.55 ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES1
Article I. General Procedures
18.55.010 Procedures for processing development permits.
For the purpose of project permit processing, all development permit applications shall be classified as one
of the following: Type I, Type II, Type III, BOA, SEPA, Shoreline or Type IV.
18.55.010 Purpose.
This chapter establishes standard procedures for review of development permit applications and appeals. These
procedures are intended to promote timely review and informed public participation, eliminate redundancy,
minimize delay and expense, and result in approvals that further the goals and policies of the Comprehensive P lan.
This chapter provides for an integrated and consolidated development review process consistent with RCW
Chapter 36.70B.
18.55.020 Determination of proper procedure type.
A. Development permit applications will be reviewed under a Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type IV review process,
pursuant to Section 18.55.050. The types of review are generally organized in ascending order of
significance, amount of public process, and level of discretion exercised by the decisionmaker. Exclusions
from the requirements of development permit processions are contained in Section 18.55.050.
AB. Determination by Director. The Community Development Director (Director) community development
director or designee (hereinafter the "director") shall determine the proper procedure for all development
applications. If there is a question as to the appropriate type of procedure, the determination shall be at the
dDirector's discretion.
BC. Optional Consolidated Permit Processing. An application that involves two or more project permits may be
submitted concurrently and processed with no more than one open record hearing and one closed record
appeal. If an applicant elects this process upon submittal and in writing, the determination of completeness,
notice of application, and notice of decision or final decision shall include all project permits reviewed
through the consolidated permit process.
18.55.030 Summary of decision making processes.
The following decision making process table provides guidelines for the city's review of the indicated
permits:
Table 1 - Summary of decision making processes
Approval Process
Permit Type I II III Shore SEPA BOA IV
Archaeological X X
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Binding site plans X
Boundary line adjustment X
Building permits X
Certificate of occupancy X
Conditional use X(5)
Critical areas/OS X X
Design review X
Minor
X
Major
Final plats(2) X
Home occupations X
Minor
X
Major
LI/BP X(1) X(4)
Minor modifications X
Plan/zone change X
Planned development final master
plan(3)
X
Planned development preliminary
master plan
X(4)
Preliminary subdivision plat X5
Sensitive areas/OS X X
SEPA threshold determination X
Shorelines permit X
Short plat X
Sign permits X
Site plan review X
Temporary uses X
Variance (minor) X
Variances (major) X
Zone change/single tract X(5)
Zone code text changes X
Notes:
(1) For development proposals subsequently submitted as part of an approved master plan, subarea plan, or binding site plan.
(2) Section 17.21.060 for final plat approval.
(3) Section 18.23.130 for final master plan approval.
(4) Planning commission hearing and city council decision.
(5) Hearing and final decision by hearings examiner.
Permit Types.
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A. Type I Decisions. The community development director or designee shall render all Type I decisions.
Type I decisions do not require interpretation or the exercise of policy or legal judgment in evaluating
approval standards. The process requires no public notice. The approval authority's decision is
generally the final decision of the city. Type I decisions by the building division may be appealed to the
board of adjustment.
B. Type II Decisions. The community development director or designee shall render the initial decision on
all Type II permit applications. Type II decisions involve the exercise of some interpretation and
discretion in evaluating approval criteria. Applications evaluated through this process are assumed to
be allowable in the underlying zone. City review typically focuses on what form the use will take, where
it will be located in relation to other uses, natural features and resources, and how it will look.
However, an application shall not be approved unless it is or can be made to be consistent, through
conditions, with the applicable siting standards and in compliance with approval requirements. Upon
receipt of a complete application the director determines completeness, issues a notice of application
(consolidated review only), reviews and renders a notice of decision. The director's decision shall
become final at the close of business on the fourteenth day after the date on the decision unless an
appeal is filed. If an appeal is received the hearings examiner will review the decision based on the
record and render the city's final decision.
C. Type III Decisions. Type III decisions involve the greatest amount of discretion and/or evaluation of
approval criteria. Applications evaluated through this process commonly involve conditional uses,
subdivisions, and development within the city's light industrial/business park. Upon receipt of a
complete application, notice of public hearing is mailed to the owners of record of the subject
property, the applicant, and owners of real property within three hundred feet of the subject tract,
based upon Clark County assessment records. The notice of public hearing is issued at least fourteen
days prior to the hearing, and the staff report is generally made available five days prior to the hearing.
If a SEPA threshold determination is required, the notice of hearing shall be made at least fifteen days
prior to the hearing and indicate the threshold determination made, as well as the timeframe for filing
an appeal. Type III hearings are subject to either a hearing and city final decision by the hearings
examiner, or subject to a hearing and recommendation from the planning commission to the city
council who, in a closed record meeting, makes the final city decision.
D. Shoreline (SMP, Shore). The community development director acts as the "administrator." A shoreline
management review committee reviews a proposal and either determines to issue a permit, or forward
the application to the planning commission or hearings examiner, as appropriate. Shoreline regulations
are found at Section 18.55.330 and the Camas Shoreline Master Program (2012, or as amended).
E. SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act). When the City of Camas is the lead agency, the community
development director shall be the responsible official. The procedures for SEPA are generally provided
for under Title 16 of this code, as well as Sections 18.55.110 and 18.55.165 of this chapter.
F. Board of adjustment decisions are the final decision of the city, except as provided in Section 18.45.020
Approval process of this title.
G. Type IV Decisions. Type IV decisions are legislative actions which involve the adoption or amendment
of the city's land use regulations, comprehensive plan, map inventories, and other policy documents
that affect the entire city, large areas, or multiple properties. These applications involve the greatest
amount of discretion and evaluation of subjective approval criteria, and must be referred by majority
vote of the entire planning commission onto the city council for final action prior to adoption by t he
city. The city council's decision is the city's final decision.
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18.55.030 Review type framework.
Table 1 – Review Type
Review Type Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Archaeological X X
Binding site plan X
Boundary line adjustment X
Civil construction and grading permits X
Comprehensive plan map/text amendment X
Conditional use X
Critical areas X X
Design review X
Minor
X
Major
Final plat(2) X
Home occupation X
Minor
X
Major
LI/BP X(1) X(4)
Modification (major) X
Modification (minor) X
Planned development final master plan(3) X
Planned development preliminary master plan X(4)
Preliminary subdivision plat X
Shoreline exemption X
Shoreline permit X
Short plat X
Sign permit X
Site plan review X
Temporary use X
Unit lot subdivision X
Variance (minor) X
Variances (major) X
Zoning map amendment (Site-specific, consistent with
Comprehensive Plan)
X
Zoning map amendment (requires a Comprehensive
Plan amendment)
X
Zoning code text amendment X
(1) For development proposals subsequently submitted as part of an approved master plan, subarea plan, or
binding site plan.
(2) Section 17.21.060 for final plat approval.
(3) Section 18.23.130 for final master plan approval.
(4) Planning commission hearing and city council decision.
Table 2 – Review Type Approval Process
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Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Recommendation made by: N/A N/A Director Planning
Commission
Final decision made by: Director Director Hearing Examiner City Council
Notice of application: No Yes, when
consolidated
review
Yes Yes
Open record public hearing
or open record appeal of a
final decision:
No Only if appealed,
open record
hearing before
Hearing Examiner
Yes, before
Hearing Examiner
to render final
decision
Yes, before
Planning
Commission
Closed record appeal/final
decision:
No No No Yes, or City Council
may hold its own
hearing
Judicial appeal: Yes Yes Yes Yes
Review Time Period 65 days 100 days 170 days 170 days
A. Type I Review. The Director shall render all decisions on Type I reviews. Type I reviews do not require
interpretation or the exercise of policy or legal judgment in evaluating approval standards. The process
requires no public notice. The Director's decision is generally the final decision of the city. Appeals of Type I
decisions are made to the Hearing Examiner in an open record hearing.
B. Type II Review. The Director shall render the decision on all Type II reviews. Type II reviews involve the
exercise of some interpretation and discretion in evaluating approval criteria. Applications evaluated through
this process are assumed to be allowable in the underlying zone. The Director’s review typically focuses on
what form the use will take, where it will be located in relation to other uses, natural features and resources,
and how it will look. However, an application shall not be approved unles s it is or can be made to be
consistent, through conditions, with the applicable siting standards and in compliance with approval
requirements. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Director determines completeness, issues a notice
of application (for consolidated reviews only), reviews and renders a notice of decision. The Director's
decision shall become final at the close of business on the fourteenth day after the date on the decision
unless an appeal is filed. Appeals of Type II decisions are made to the Hearing Examiner in an open record
hearing.
C. Type III Review. Type III reviews involve the greatest amount of discretion and/or evaluation of approval
criteria. Decisions on Type III reviews are made by the Hearing Examiner following a recommendation by the
Director and an open record predecision hearing. After receipt of a complete application, notice of public
hearing is mailed to the owners of record of the subject property, the applicant, and owners of real property
within three hundred feet of the subject tract, based upon Clark County assessm ent records. The notice of
public hearing is issued at least fourteen days prior to the hearing, and the staff report is generally made
available five days prior to the hearing. If a SEPA threshold determination is required, the notice of hearing
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shall be made at least fifteen days prior to the hearing and indicate the threshold determination made, as
well as the timeframe for filing an appeal.
D. Type IV Review. Type IV review decisions are legislative actions which involve the adoption or amendment of
the city's land use regulations, comprehensive plan, maps, and other policy documents that affect the entire
city, large areas, or multiple properties. These applications involve the greatest amount of discretion and
evaluation of subjective approval criteria and must be referred by majority vote of the entire Planning
Commission onto the City Council for final action prior to adoption by the city. The City Council's decision is
the city's final decision.
E. Shorelines. Shoreline exemptions and permits are processed pursuant to this chapter except where Section
18.55.330 or the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) requires different procedures.
F. SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act). When the City of Camas is the lead agency, the Director shall be the
responsible official. The procedures for SEPA are generally provided for under Title 16 of this code, as well as
Sections 18.55.100 and 18.55.165 of this chapter.
18.55.040 Time Frames for Review.
A. The Director must issue a notice of final decision on a project permit application as follows:
1. Decisions on Type I applications must be issued within 65 days of the determination of completeness.
2. Decisions on Type II applications must be issued within 100 days of the determination of completeness.
3. Decisions on Type III or IV applications must be issued within 170 days of the determination of
completeness.
B. In calculating the time period for decision for issuance of a final decision, the following periods shall be
excluded:
1. Any period between the day that the city has notified the applicant, in writing, that additional
information is required to further process the application and the day when responsive information is
resubmitted by the applicant.
2. Any period after an applicant informs the department, in writing, that they would like to temporarily
suspend review of the project permit application until the time that the applicant notifies the
department, in writing, that they would like to resume the application, up to 12 months.
3. Any period after an administrative appeal is filed until the administrative appeal is resolved and any
additional time period provided by the administrative appeal has expired.
4. Any reasonable period of additional time that the Director and applicant mutually agree to add to the
review time period.
C. The time periods to process a permit shall start over if an applicant proposes a change in use that adds or
removes commercial or residential elements from the original application that would make the application
fail to meet the determination of procedural completeness for the new use.
D. If an applicant informs the Director, in writing, that the applicant would like to temporarily suspend the
review of the project for more than 60 days, or if an applicant is not responsive for more than 60 consecutive
days after the Director notified the applicant, in writing, that additional information is required to further
process the application, an additional 30 days may be added to the time periods for the Director to issue a
final decision. Any written notice to the applicant that additional info rmation is required to further process
the application must include a notice that nonresponsiveness for 60 consecutive days may result in 30 days
Title 18 - ZONING
Chapter 18.55 - ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
Article II. Pre-Filing Requirements
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being added to the time for review. "Nonresponsiveness" means that an applicant is not making
demonstrable progress on providing additional requested information, or that there is no ongoing
communication from the applicant on the applicant's ability or willingness to provide the additional
information.
18.55.050 Exemptions from Review.
A. Whenever a permit or approval has been designated as a Type I, II, III or IV permit, the procedures in this title
shall be followed in project permit processing. The following permits or approvals are specifically excluded
from the procedures and timelines set forth in this title:
1. ROW and street vacations;
2. Encroachment permits;
3. Annexations;
4. Civil construction and grading permits;
Article II. Pre-Filing Requirements
18.55.0650 Initiation of action.
Except as otherwise provided, Type I, II, or III, or BOAdevelopment permit applications may only be initiated
by written consent of the owner(s) of record or contract purchaser(s). Legislative actions may be initiated at the
request of an applicationcitizens, the City Council, Planning Commission, or department director or division
manager.
18.55.060 070 Preapplication conference meeting—Type II, Type III.
A. Prior to submitting an application for a Type II or Type III application, the applicant shall schedule and attend
a preapplication conference with city staff to discuss the proposal. The preapplication conference shall follow
the procedure set forth by the director.
BA. To schedule a preapplication conference the applicant shall contact the planning department. The purpose of
the a preapplication conference is for the applicant to provide a summary of the applicant's development
proposal to city and other agency staff and in return, for staff to provide feedback to an applicant on likely
impacts, limitations, requirements, approval standards, fees, and other information that may affect the
proposal. The director may provide the applicant with a written summary of the preap plication conference
within ten days after the preapplication conference. Preapplication conferences are required for Type II and
III review applications in order to address any issues or concerns early in the process and facilitate a
streamlined application submittal and review.
B. To request a preapplication conference, the applicant must submit a request to the Department. The
Director will schedule a conference and may invite affected city staff and other jurisdiction or agency staff to
participate. Preapplication meetings will generally be scheduled within 45 days of the request.
C. The Director will provide the applicant with a written summary of the preapplication conference within ten
days after the conference. Notwithstanding any representations by city staff at a pre-application conference,
staff is not authorized to waive any requirements of the city code. Any omission or failure by staff to recite to
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an applicant all relevant applicable code requirements shall not constitute a waiver by the city of any
standard or requirement.
D. A preapplication conference shall be valid for a period of one hundred eighty days from the date it is held. If
no application is filed within one hundred eighty days of the conference or meeting the applicant must
schedule and attend another conference before the city will accept a permit application. Preapplication
conferences should not be requested more than six months prior to the anticipated submittal date of a
formal development application. If more than six months has passed since the preapplicat ion conference has
been held, the applicant is encouraged to request another preapplication conference before application
submittal. Any changes to the code or other applicable laws which take effect between the preapplication
conference and submittal of an application shall be applicable.
E. The dDirector may waive the preapplication requirements if, in the dDirector's opinion, the development
does not warrant these steps.
Article III. Application Requirements
18.55.100 Application requirements for Type II or Type III applications.
All Type II, or Type III applications must be submitted at the planning department office on the most current
forms provided by the city, along with the appropriate fee and all necessary supporting documentation and
information sufficient to demonstrate compliance with all applicable approval criteria. The applicant has the
burden of demonstrating, with evidence, that all applicable approval criteria are or can be met.
18.55.110 100 Application—Required information.
Type II or Type IIIReview applications shall include all the materials listed in this subsection. The director
Director may waive the submission of any of these materials if not deemed to be applicable to the specific review
sought. Likewise, the director Director may require additional information beyond that listed in this subsection or
elsewhere in the city code, such as a traffic study or other report prepared by an appropriate expert where needed
to address relevant approval criteria. In any event, the applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy
of the application and all of the supporting documentation. The applicant has the burden of demonstrating, with
evidence, that all applicable approval criteria are or can be met. Unless specifically waived by the directorDirector,
the following must be submitted at the time of application:
A. Applicable application form, including signature by the property owner, or person having authorization
to sign on behalf of the property ownerA copy of a completed city application form(s) and required
fee(s);
B. A complete list of the permits or approvals sought by the applicant and required fees for each permit
or approval requested;
C. A current (within thirty days prior to application) mailing list and mailing labels of owners of real
property within three hundred feet of the subject parcel, certified as based on the records of Clark
County assessor;
D. A complete and detailed narrative description that describes the proposed development, existing site
conditions, existing buildings, public facilities and services, and other natural features. The narrative
shall also explain how the criteria are or can be met, and address any other information indicated by
staff at the preapplication conference as being required;
E. Necessary drawings in the quantity specified by the directorA site plan and any other necessary plans
or drawings specified by the Director;
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F. Copy of the preapplication meeting notes (Type II and Type III);
G. SEPA checklist, if required;
H. Signage for Type III applications and short subdivisions: Prior to an application being deemed complete
and Type III applications are scheduled for public bearing, the applicant shall post one four -foot by
eight-foot sign per road frontage, unless a different size (not to be less than six square feet) is
approved by the Ddirector. The sign shall be attached to the ground with a minimum of two four -inch
by four-inch posts or better. The development sign shall remain posted and in reasonable condition
until a final decision of the city is issued, and then shall be removed by the applicant within fourteen
days of the notice of decision by the city. The sign shall be clearly visible from the adjoining rights-of-
way and generally include the following:
1. Description of proposal,
2. Types of permit applications on file and being considered by the City of Camas,
3. Site plan,
4. Name and phone number of applicant, and City of Camas contact for additional information,
5. If a Type III application, then a statement that a public hearing is required and scheduled.
Adequate space shall be provided for the date and location of the hearing to be added upon
scheduling by the city.
I. A copy of a full title report.
18.55.130 Letter of completeness Type II, Type III or SMP.
A. Upon submission of a Type II, Type III, or SMP application, the director should date stamp the application
form, and verify that the appropriate application fee has been submitted. The director will then review the
application and evaluate whether the application is complete. Within twenty-eight days of receipt of the
application, the director shall complete this initial review and issue a letter to the applicant indicating
whether or not the application is complete. If not complete, the director shall a dvise the applicant what
information must be submitted to make the application complete.
B. If the director does not issue a letter of completeness or incompleteness within twenty -eight days, the
application will be presumed complete on the twenty-eighth day after submittal.
C. Upon receipt of a letter indicating the application is incomplete, the applicant has one hundred eighty days
from the original application submittal date within which to submit the missing information or the
application shall be rejected and all materials returned to the applicant. If the applicant submits the
requested information within the one hundred eighty day period, the director shall again verify whether the
application, as augmented, is complete. Each such review and verification should generall y be completed
within fourteen days.
D. Once the director determines the application is complete, or the applicant refuses in writing to submit any
additional information, the city shall declare the application complete and generally take final action on the
application within one hundred twenty days of the date of the completeness letter. The timeframe for a final
decision may vary due to requests by the city to correct plans, perform required studies, provide additional
required information, extensions of time agreed to by the applicant and the city, or delays related to
simultaneous processing of shoreline or SEPA reviews.
E. The approval criteria and standards which control the city's review and decision on a complete application
are those which were in effect on the date the application was first submitted, or as prescribed by a
development agreement.
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18.55.110 Review for completeness.
A. Applications must be deemed procedurally complete only when all materials are provided in accordance with
the applicable application submittal requirements established by the Director.
B. Within 28 days after receiving an application, the Director shall provide a written determination to the
applicant stating the application is complete or that the application is incomplete and that the procedural
submission requirements of the local government have not been met. The determination shall outline what
is necessary to make the application procedurally complete.
C. The written determination will also state that if the applicant is not responsive, pursuant to RCW 36.70B.080,
for more than 60 days after the City has notified the applicant that additional information is required to
further process the application, an additional 30 days may be added to the time periods for the City’s action
to issue a final decision.
D. Whenever the applicant receives a determination that an application is not complete, the applicant shall
have 120 days to submit the necessary information. Within 14 days after an applicant has submitted the
requested additional information, the Director shall make a determination of completeness and notify the
applicant. If the applicant does not submit the additional information requested within the 120 -day period or
has not notified the Director that more than 120 days is required to provide the addit ional information, the
Director shall close the application for lack of information necessary to complete the review.
E. If the Director does not issue a determination of completeness or incompleteness within 28 days, the
application will be deemed procedurally complete on the 29th day after submittal.
F. The determination of completeness shall not preclude the Director from requesting additional information or
studies either at the time of the determination of completeness or subsequently, if the information is
required to complete review of the application or substantial changes in the permit application are
proposed.
G. The approval criteria and standards which control the city's review and decision on a complete application
are those which were in effect on the date the application was first submitted, or as prescribed by a
development agreement.
18.55.120 Requests for additional information or corrections.
A. If the Director twice requests additional information or corrections during application review and items
remain unresolved after a second submittal by the applicant, the Department must offer the applicant a
meeting with Department staff to resolve outstanding issues. The meeting must be scheduled within 14 days
of the second request for corrections.
B. If the meeting cannot resolve the issues and the Director requests additional information or corrections a
third time, upon receiving the additional information or corrections the Director must approve or deny the
application or forward the application to the approval authority for a decision on Type III or IV reviews.
18.55.140 130 Expiration of complete land use applications.
A. Any land use application type described in Camas Municipal Code Section 18.55.130(D) that has been
inactive, and a decision has not been made, shall become null and void one hundred twenty days after a
certified notice is mailed to the applicant and property owner.
B. A one-time, one-year extension may be granted if a written extension request is submitted prior to the
expiration date identified in this certified notice, and the applicant or property owner(s) has demonstrated
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due diligence and reasonable reliance towards the project completion. In consideration of due diligence, the
director may consider the following:
1. Date of initial application;
2. Time period the applicant had to submit required studies;
3. That there have been no major modifications to the application or to the site condition;
4. That there has not been significant changes in applicable regulations;
5. Potential to provide necessary information within one year; and
6. Applicant's rationale or purpose for delay.
A. Whenever an applicant receives a determination from the Director that additional information is needed to
review a complete application or that revisions are necessary, the applicant shall have 90 days to submit the
necessary information or revisions, or request a decision on the application. If the applicant responds in
writing and indicates that more than 90 days is required to provide the additional information or revisions,
the Director may accept a reasonable timeline for submittal of all information requested or revisions.
B. If the applicant does not submit the information requested or revisions within the 90-day period, request a
decision on the application or provide a submittal timeline acceptable to the Director, the Director shall send
a certified letter to the applicant requesting the applicant to submit the information or revisions within 30
days or as otherwise determined by the Director.
C. If the applicant does not submit the information requested or revisions within the 30-day period, the
application shall become null and void.