HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 07-099-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE: 07- 099 -CC
An ordinance relating to the adoption of interim official controls
amending Grant County Code Section 23.04.120 to allow for
temporary construction worker housing associated with major
construction projects.
Recitals:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County intend to comply
fully with the laws and regulations of the State of Washington, and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County adopted a Growth
Management Act compliant Comprehensive Land Use Plan in September of 1999, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County adopted a Unified
Development Code (UDC) implementing the Comprehensive Plan on October I, 2000, and,
WHEREAS, the Grant County Unified Development Code, Chapter 25.12 "Legislative
Action", provides a process for adopting emergency or interim regulations, and;
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington 36.70A.390 also provides for adoption of
interim official controls, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County have been advised by
the Grant County Department of Community Development that there is an urgent need to address
and provide standards for temporary construction worker housing, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the interim control
measures for temporary worker housing will serve the public use and interest, and,
WHEREAS, these interim official controls will require a public hearing before the Grant
County Planning Commission within sixty (60) days of the adoption of this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County do hereby
ordain and establish interim official controls and amend Section 23 04.120(a)(1) of the Grant
County Code as it relates to temporary construction worker housing
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, the effective date of this ordinance shall be at 5p.m.
the date the ordinance is adopted and signed by the Board of County Commissioners.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this )day of July, 2007.
Interim Official Controls amending
Unified Development Code Chapter 23 04 120
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Richard Stevens, Member
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23.04.120 Temporary Uses
(a) The Building Official may issue temporary use permits for the following uses:
(1) Temporary structures for the housing of equipment or containing supervisory offices, or
temporary construction worker housing (excluding farm labor housing as addressed in
Section 23.04.120(a)(5)) in connection with major construction projects may be erected and
maintained during the progress of such construction projects: provided, that such temporary
structures may not be maintained for period exceeding one year except that the Building
Official may extend this period based on the individual needs of a specific construction
project:
(A) For any maior construction project, a temporary construction worker housing facility
may be established within one mile of construction site, with the approval of the
Building Official .
(B) Temporary construction worker housing facilities shall not be located in any residential
zone
(C) The developer or contractor responsible for completing the construction shall provide a
written statement of need for a temporary construction worker housingfacility
acility
(D) Temporary construction worker housing facilities shall be limited to 39 recreational
vehicles
(E) Temporary construction worker housing facilities shall be limited to recreational
vehicles only (refer to GCC 25 02) or other portable worker housing units as approved
by the Building Official
(F) Adequate provisions for water and sewer, as deemed appE nate by the Grant County
Health District, shall be made without requiring the extension of public water and
sanitary sewer services.
(G) Upon completion of the construction project, the temporary construction worker
housingfacility acility must be removed and the site restored to a condition that complies with
the standards applicable to the zone in which the property is located The site
restoration must be completed within three (3) months of the completion of the
construction protect as outlined in item (H) below.
(H) The construction project shall be considered complete upon final inspection of the site
and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy by the Grant County Building Official or
other approved inspection agency.
(I) Temporary construction worlang housing facilities shall conform to all other applicable
portions of the Grant County Code.
(2) Temporary placement of a trailer, mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle
to provide temporary housing while constructing a permanent dwelling on the same lot;
provided, that the property owner has an active residential building permit Such temporary
use may not be maintained for a period exceeding one year except that the Building Official
may extend this period for no more than one additional year. The temporary use shall be
terminated within thirty (30) days of occupancy of the permanent dwelling;
(3) Temporary placement of a trailer, mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle
adjacent to an existing residence to provide temporary housing for not more than six (6)
months while for the care of a terminally ill relative except that the Building Official may
extend this period for no more than one additional six month term The medical condition
must be documented by a physician or osteopath that the relative is in hospice care and
prognosis is terminal. The caregiver shall be related by blood, adoption or marriage to the
person in hospice care;
(4) Temporary manufactured home. A temporary manufactured home accessory to a farm
dwelling unit on property meeting the definition of a farm in RCW 84.34.020 to
accommodate agricultural workers and they families employed on the prermses, as
provided:
(A) The property must meet the definition of a farm in RCW 84.34 020 (Open Space
Taxation).
(B) Demonstrate compliance with the temporary worker standards in Washington State
Law including RCW 19 27, RCW 70.114a, RCW 49 17, RCW 43.22, and RCW
43.70,
(5) Temporary farm labor camps Temporary farm labor camps or housing other than
manufactured homes accessory to a farm dwelling unit on property meeting the definition of
a farm in RCW 84.34,020 to accommodate agricultural workers and their families employed
on the premises, as provided:
(A) The property must meet the definition of a farm in RCW 84.34 020 (Open Space
Taxation)
(B) Demonstrate compliance with the temporary worker standards in Washington State
Law including RCW 19.27, RCW 70.114a, RCW 49.17, RCW 43.22, and RCW 43 70;
(C) The camps shall be occupied no more than eight (8) months in any twelve (12) -month
period.
(D) Use shall be subject to site plan review and approval pursuant to Section § 23 04 140;
(E) Use shall be subject to conditional use pemut pursuant to GCC § 25.08, an open record
public hearing conducted by the Board of Adjustment, and approval of the following -
(i) Department of Community Development;
(u) Health Official,
(iii) County Engineer,
(iv) Fire Marshall,
(v) Building Official, and
(vi) Other local, state and federal officials having jurisdiction;
(F) The term of any conditional use permit shall be for one (1) year,
(G) Complaints received pertaining to sanitation, disposal of waste materials, or if the
conduct of the camp creates extraordinary requirement for public services, including
services of the building, sanitation, planning, or sheriff departments, shall be sufficient
cause to revoke or suspend the conditional use permit or to require additional
conditions, subject to an open public hearing and decision by the Board of Adjustment;
(6) Temporary outdoor events pursuant to GCC § 23 08 400;
(7) Temporary Wireless Communication Facilities pursuant to GCC § 23.08.450, and
(8) Other mobile or temporary uses not requiring a building permit if allowed within the zoning
district, subject to review for adequacy of such factors as access, traffic, noise, land use
compatibility, public health and safety Such pernuts shall expire one (1) year from issuance,
and may be renewed annually for an additional period of one (1) year
(b) All temporary structures, except for construction pads and foundations intended to support
subsequent seasonal temporary structures, shall be removed upon termination of a temporary
permit, and the site shall be restored to existing conditions prior to occupancy of the
temporary use.