ORD 19-001ORDINANCE NO. 19-001
AN ORDINANCE amending certain provisions of Title 15
through Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code.
The Council of the City of Camas do ordain as follows:
Section I
Designated subsections of Title 15 through Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code are
hereby amended pursuant to Attachment A attached hereto .
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 22nd day of January, 2019.
APPROVED as to form:
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City Attorney
M inor Amendments to
Camas Municipal Code (CMC)
Contents
15 .50 .090 (L) -Clearing and grading standards .
16.13.060 -SEPA appeal.
16.53.050 (N)(l)(c) -Wetland permits.
16 .59 .090 (A)(3)(a) -Performance standards-Specific hazards.
17.09.030 (B)(5)("011 to "q") -Preliminary short plat approval.
17.11.030 (B)(6)("o" and "p") -Preliminary subdivision plat approval.
17.19.040 (B)(3) (c) -Infrastructure standards .
Table 17 .19.040-1 (E) Alley
17 .21.030 (B) -Land disturbing activities-Erosion prevention/ sediment control.
17.21.060 (A)(4) and (6)-Final plat or short plat procedures for land divisions .
17 .21.060 (B)(l)
17 .21.060 (E)(l)
17.21.060 (H)
ATIACHMENT "A" 1 ·
18.05.050 (F)* -Commercial and industrial zones . (*Note: Also correct the alphanumeric label of
subsequent sections)
18.09 .060 (D) -Density transfers .
18.27.050 (M) Repeal "Impact Fees" section of development standa rds
18.55 .030 (Table 1) -Summary of decision making processes .
18.55.200 (F) -Appeals-Generally.
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15.50.090 (L) -Clearing and grading standards.
L. Clearing and grading including utility and road construction activities shall be allowed only from May
1st to October 1st of each year. The City may extend or shorten the dry season on a case-by-case basis
depending on actual weather conditions and site specific factors.
16.13.060 -SEPA appeal.
Except for permits and variances issued pursuant to the Camas shoreline master program and consolidated
appeals pursuant to Section 18.55.165(C), when any proposal or action is conditioned or denied on the basis of
SEPA by a nonelected official, the decision shall be appealable to the hearings examiner. Such appeal may be
perfected by the proponent or any aggrieved party by giving notice to the city of Camas clerk within fourteen days
of the date the decision was issued.
16.53.050 (N)(l)(c) -Wetland permits.
c. The responsible official may reduce or waive the permit moratorium duration upon approval of a
wetland permit under this section.
16.59.090 (A)(3)(a)-Performance standards-Specific hazards.
a. Selective vegetation removal as provided under CMC Section 16.51.120, or
17.09.030 (B)(5)("o" to "q")-Preliminary short plat approval.
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 18.31.080; and
q. Show location and height of proposed retaining walls .
17.11.030 (B)(6)("o" and "p")-Preliminary subdivision plat approval.
o. Location of all existing fire hydrants within five hundred feet of the proposal; and
p. Show location and height of proposed retaining walls.
17.19.040 (B)(3)(c)-Infrastructure standards.
c. The frontage is part of an impending or imminent city street improvement project;
Table 17.19.040-1 Minimum Private Street Standards
Private Road/Street Tract Pavement Sidewalk Width Width
E. Alley I 20' I 18' I No parking on both sides.
17.21.030 (B) -Land disturbing activities-Erosion prevention/ sediment control.
B. For all land-disturbing activities of an acre or more, furnish to the city an approved form of security in
the amount of two hundred percent of the engineer's estimated cost of the erosion prevention/sediment
control measures, including associated labor, shown on the approved erosion prevention/sediment control
plan.
17.21.060 (A)(4),(6);(B)(l);(E)(l);(H)-Final plat or short plat procedures.for land divisions.
4. Three copies of the final plat or short plat survey in conformance with the standards set forth in CMC
Sections 17.01.050, 17.09 .030 and 17.11.030, as applicable;
6. Public improvements must either be complete or secured. If secured , the developer/owner must submit
a subdivision improvement bond or other financial security in a form acceptable to the city attorney in
the amount of one hundred twenty five percent of improvement cost of deferred improvement and in
accordance with CMC Section 17.21.050(8)(1);
1. The final plat or short plat shall include the survey information in CMC Section 17 .01.0SO(A) and (B).
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1. That the proposed final plat or short plat bears the required certificates and statements of approval as
required in CMC Section 17.21.060(B)(2);
H. Permits for one sales office and/or one model home per plat or phase may be issued after the final plat is
recorded, and prior to final acceptance, after review and approval by the city consistent with CMC 18.07.040
Table 2. Building permit applications for any other residential buildings will not be accepted until after final
acceptance.
18.05.050 (F}-Commercial and industrial zones.
F. BP Business Park: This zone provides for employment growth in the city by protecting industrial areas for
future employment. Design of business park facilities in this district will be campus-style, with landscaped
buffers, and architectural features compatible with surrounding areas.
G. LI/BP Light Industrial/Business Park. This zone provides for uses such as, offices related to industrial
usage, research and development, limited commercial, and associated warehousing uses, including the
provision of employee recreation opportunities. Development in campus-like setting with generous
landscaping, well-designed buildings and near major traffic corridors is anticipated.
H. HI Heavy Industrial. This zone provides for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing uses. Types of
activities in this zone include assembly, manufacturing, fabrication, processing, bulk handling and
storage, research facilities, associated warehousing, and heavy trucking.
I. MX Mixed Use. This zone provides for a wide range of commercial and residential uses. Compact
development is encouraged that is supportive of transit and pedestrian travel.
18.09.060 (D)-Density transfers.
D. Where a tract under "C" above, includes one-half acre or more of contiguous area, the city may provide
additional or negotiated flexibility in lot sizes, lot width, depth, setback standards, or lot coverage. In no case shall
the maximum density of the overall site be exceeded. The city may also provide the landowner with:
18.27.050 (M-Repealed)-Development standards.
M. Impact Fees. Accessory dwelling units shall be subject to impact fees at the following rates: twenty-five
percent of the single-family rate for internal conversions, and thirty-five percent for external
conversions.
18.55.030 (Table 1) -Summary of decision making processes.
Approval Process
Permit Type I II Ill : Shore SEPA BOA IV
Design review x x
Minor Major i
Critical areas/OS x x i !
18.55.200 (F)-Appeals-Generally.
F. Appeals of civil regulatory orders and civil fines shall be heard de nova by the city council. All other appeals,
with the exception of SEPA appeals subject to Section 18.55.165(C), shall be closed record hearings before
the city council.
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