Contents of Bellingham Municipal Code
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Title 1
General Provisions
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1.01
Code Adoption
- 1.01.010 Adoption of compilation.
- 1.01.020 Maintenance by finance director.
- 1.01.030 Title – Citation – Reference.
- 1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption of the code.
- 1.01.050 Reference includes all amendments.
- 1.01.060 Title, chapter and section headings.
- 1.01.070 Reference to specific ordinances.
- 1.01.080 Effect of code on past actions and obligations.
- 1.01.090 Constitutionality.
- 1.01.100 Codifier authority – Ordinance editing, grouping.
- 1.01.110 Codifier authority – Editorial corrections.
- 1.01.120 Permanent and general effect of code copies.
- 1.01.130 Inconsistent ordinances superseded.
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1.02
Initiative and Referendum Procedures
- 1.02.010 Purpose.
- 1.02.020 Submission of a proposed initiative petition.
- 1.02.030 Form of initiative petition.
- 1.02.040 Time limits for filing signed initiative petitions.
- 1.02.050 Sufficiency of the petition – Determination by auditor.
- 1.02.060 Appeal of the sufficiency determination.
- 1.02.070 Acceptance, rejection, or deferral of the initiative petition.
- 1.02.080 Initiative – Submission to the electorate.
- 1.02.090 Referendum – Petition procedure.
- 1.02.100 Time limits for signed referendum petition.
- 1.02.110 Referendum – Submission to the electorate.
- 1.02.120 Initiative – Referendum – Amendment or repeal.
- 1.04 General Provisions
- 1.08 Corporate Seal
- 1.12 Base Level and Datum
- 1.16 Wards and Precincts
- 1.24 City Publications
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1.26
City Council Administrative Procedures
- 1.26.010 Procedures for filing and dismissal of closed record appeals of hearing examiner decisions under BMC 2.56.050(A).
- 1.26.020 Rules of decision for closed record appeals to the city council under BMC 2.56.050(A).
- 1.26.030 Hearing procedures for closed record appeal to city council.
- 1.26.040 Procedures for decisions based on recommendation of the hearing examiner or other determination of city council.
- 1.26.050 Rules of procedure and decision for matters before city council based on a recommendation of the hearing examiner as provided by BMC 2.56.050(C) and (D) or planning commission as provided by BMC 21.10.040(G) and 21.10.140(A).
- 1.26.060 Ex parte contact with council members.
- 1.28 General Code Penalty
- 1.30 First Amendment Rights
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1.01
Code Adoption
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Title 2
Administration
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2.01
Department of Administrative Services
- 2.01.010 Created – Director duties.
- 2.01.020 Division of purchasing and central stores.
- 2.01.030 Division of information services.
- 2.01.040 Division of computer and communication services.
- 2.01.050 Division of equipment rental.
- 2.01.060 Equipment rental fund established.
- 2.01.070 Disposition of equipment.
- 2.01.080 Division of personnel services – Personnel manager duties.
- 2.03 Department of Budgeting and Accounting Services
- 2.09 Department of Finance
- 2.12 Fire Department
- 2.14 Building Services Division Advisory Board
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2.16
Department of Municipal Court
- 2.16.010 City municipal court.
- 2.16.020 Jurisdiction.
- 2.16.030 Municipal judge and court personnel.
- 2.16.040 Judges pro tem.
- 2.16.045 Court commissioners.
- 2.16.050 Judicial salaries.
- 2.16.060 Juror compensation.
- 2.16.070 Judges – Residency requirement.
- 2.16.080 Weapons check procedure for Bellingham municipal court building.
- 2.16.090 Standards for public defense.
- 2.16.100 Electronic home detention program.
- 2.18 Department of Parks and Recreation
- 2.19 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- 2.20 Greenway Advisory Committee
- 2.21 Department of Planning and Community Development
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2.24
Police Department
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Article I.
Generally
- 2.24.010 Chief appointment.
- 2.24.020 Exemption of chief and assistant chief.
- 2.24.030 Powers and duties.
- 2.24.040 Special and reserve police.
- 2.24.050 Reserve police officers – Participation in volunteer firefighters’ relief and pension plan.
- 2.24.055 Warrant officers.
- 2.24.060 Forfeiture of firearms – Disposition.
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Article II.
Facial Recognition Technology and Predictive Policing Technology
- 2.24.100 Purpose of this article.
- 2.24.110 Definitions.
- 2.24.120 Prohibition on the city’s acquisition or use of facial recognition technology.
- 2.24.130 Use of facial recognition technology in criminal or civil proceedings is unlawful.
- 2.24.140 Retention of data or information obtained in violation of BMC 2.24.120 is unlawful.
- 2.24.150 Prohibition on the city’s acquisition or use of predictive policing technology.
- 2.24.160 Use of predictive policing technology in criminal or civil proceedings is unlawful.
- 2.24.170 Retention of data or information obtained in violation of BMC 2.24.150 is unlawful.
- 2.24.180 Enforcement.
- 2.24.190 Exceptions and safe harbors.
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Article I.
Generally
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2.25
Equal Protection and Provision of Services Regardless of Immigration Status
- 2.25.010 Findings.
- 2.25.020 Equal protection.
- 2.25.030 Civil federal immigration law.
- 2.25.040 Inquiry into immigration status.
- 2.25.050 Identification documentation.
- 2.25.060 Certain activity not precluded.
- 2.25.070 Administrative policies.
- 2.25.080 Review of forms.
- 2.25.090 No private right of action or special relationship created.
- 2.25.100 Severability.
- 2.26 Immigration Advisory Board
- 2.27 Department of Public Works
- 2.28 Repealed
- 2.30 Fair Housing Practices Commission
- 2.33 Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission
- 2.36 Bellingham Arts Commission
- 2.39 Museum
- 2.42 Planning and Development Commission
- 2.44 Transportation Commission
- 2.46 Community Development Advisory Board
- 2.54 Historic Preservation Commission
- 2.55 Design Review Board
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2.56
Hearing Examiner
- 2.56.010 Purpose and creation.
- 2.56.020 Appointment – Term.
- 2.56.030 Qualifications.
- 2.56.040 Conflict of interest – Freedom from improper influence.
- 2.56.050 Powers and jurisdiction.
- 2.56.060 Annual report and meeting with city council.
- 2.56.070 Procedures.
- 2.56.080 Appeals to city council.
- 2.56.090 Fees.
- 2.56.100 Pending applications.
- 2.57 Emergency Services Council
- 2.60 Emergency Medical and Ambulance Advisory Board
- 2.66 Building Inspector
- 2.75 Home Improvement Program
- 2.80 Tourism Commission
- 2.82 Sister Cities Advisory Board
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2.84
Industrial Development Corporation
- 2.84.010 Created – Purpose.
- 2.84.020 Name of corporation.
- 2.84.030 Powers – Authority.
- 2.84.040 Charter issuance.
- 2.84.050 Membership.
- 2.84.060 Conduct of affairs.
- 2.84.070 Compensation.
- 2.84.080 Financial interest prohibited.
- 2.84.090 Powers – Designated.
- 2.84.100 Operation as business.
- 2.84.110 Facility location within city required – Exception.
- 2.84.120 Limits of city relationship.
- 2.84.130 Revenue obligation issuance – City approval required.
- 2.84.140 Disposition of earnings and property.
- 2.84.150 Interpretation.
- 2.86 Loan Review Board
- 2.88 Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission against Domestic Violence
- 2.90 Repealed
- 2.91 Water Resources Advisory Board
- 2.92 City of Bellingham-Port of Bellingham Waterfront Advisory Group
- 2.94 Bellingham-Whatcom Public Facilities District
- 2.96 Home Rehabilitation Program Loan Review Board
- 2.98 Salary Commission
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2.01
Department of Administrative Services
- Title 3 Personnel
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Title 4
Revenue and Finance
- 4.02 Advance Travel Expense Fund
- 4.04 Ambulance Service Fund
- 4.10 Claims Fund
- 4.10A Deferred Compensation Trust Fund
- 4.11 Health Benefit Self-Insurance Fund
- 4.12 Guaranty Deposit Trust Fund
- 4.14 Housing and Community Development Fund
- 4.15 Development Services Fund
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4.16
Claims and Litigation Fund and Workers’ Compensation Self‑Insurance Fund
- 4.16.010 Established – Purpose.
- 4.16.020 Payment of claims.
- 4.16.030 Workers’ compensation self-insurance fund.
- 4.16.040 Contribution to funds.
- 4.16.060 Amount of claims and litigation fund.
- 4.16.070 Maintenance authority.
- 4.16.080 Protection of officers and employees from civil liability.
- 4.16.090 Risk management, loss control, and safety program.
- 4.22 Repealed
- 4.24 Payrolls Fund
- 4.26 Petty Cash or Revolving Funds
- 4.28 Police Relief and Pension Fund
- 4.29 Police Officer’s Long-Term Care Fund
- 4.30 Public Library Funds
- 4.32 Repealed
- 4.34 Sewer Funds
- 4.39 Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Surface and Stormwater Administration and Rates
- 4.40 Public Safety Dispatch Fund
- 4.41 Interest Holding Fund
- 4.44 Facilities Administration Fund
- 4.46 Firefighter’s Pension Fund
- 4.47 Firefighter’s Long-Term Care Fund
- 4.49 Public Facilities District
- 4.60 Card Games Tax
- 4.62 Special Excise Tax and Tourism Activities Fund
- 4.64 Leasehold Excise Tax
- 4.66 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
- 4.68 Sales and Use Tax
- 4.69 Additional Sales and Use Tax
- 4.70 Punchboard and Pull Tab Tax
- 4.72 Additional Real Estate Excise Tax
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4.74
Admission Tax
- 4.74.010 Definitions.
- 4.74.020 Tax levied.
- 4.74.030 Exemptions.
- 4.74.040 Sign to be posted.
- 4.74.060 Collection and remittance of taxes.
- 4.74.070 Collection and remittance for transitory or temporary amusements.
- 4.74.080 Reports and remittances by owner.
- 4.74.090 Records to be kept.
- 4.74.100 Clerk to adopt rules and regulations.
- 4.74.110 Delinquent payments – Penalty.
- 4.74.120 Remittance on sale or disposal of business.
- 4.74.130 Examination of books and records.
- 4.74.140 Collection of tax by civil action.
- 4.74.150 Violations – Penalty.
- 4.74.155 Administrative review.
- 4.74.160 Severability.
- 4.76 Solid Waste Utility Tax
- 4.78 Additional Sales and Use Tax for Housing and Related Services
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4.80
Purchasing, Bidding and Contracting for Goods and Services
- 4.80.010 Bidding requirement generally.
- 4.80.020 Notice of bids.
- 4.80.030 Bid opening – Council action.
- 4.80.040 Obligations of vendor in submitting bids.
- 4.80.050 Vendor – Qualifications.
- 4.80.060 Disqualification.
- 4.80.070 Performance and payment bond.
- 4.80.080 Maintenance bond.
- 4.80.090 Assurances required for nonpublic work contract.
- 4.80.100 Purchase orders required – Liabilities in excess of appropriation.
- 4.80.110 Execution of contracts.
- 4.80.115 Use of credit cards.
- 4.80.120 Aggregating orders.
- 4.80.130 Compost procurement.
- 4.82 Special Service Fees
- 4.84 Disposition of Surplus Real Property
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4.86
Disposal of Property Other than Real Estate
- 4.86.010 Purpose.
- 4.86.020 Responsibility for administration.
- 4.86.030 Determination of value.
- 4.86.040 Report to purchasing manager – Initial procedure.
- 4.86.045 Property worth $1,000 or less.
- 4.86.050 Procedure – Property of a value greater than $1,000 and less than $20,000.
- 4.86.060 Procedure – Property of a value of $20,000 or more.
- 4.86.070 Methods of disposition.
- 4.86.080 Guidelines for decision.
- 4.86.090 Statutory exceptions.
- 4.88 Lease or Temporary Use of Real Property
- 4.90 Donations – Authority to Accept and Use
- 4.92 One Percent for Art Program
- 4.94 Construction Projects – Apprentice Requirements
- Title 5 (Reserved)
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Title 6
Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations
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6.04
Bellingham Business and Occupations Tax Code
- 6.04.010 Purpose.
- 6.04.020 Exercise of revenue license power.
- 6.04.028 Administrative provisions.
- 6.04.030 Definitions.
- 6.04.040 Agency – Sales and services by agent, consignee, bailee, factor or auctioneer.
- 6.04.050 Imposition of the tax – Tax or fee levied.
- 6.04.070 Multiple activities credit when activities take place in one or more cities with eligible gross receipt taxes.
- 6.04.075 Deductions to prevent multiple taxation of manufacturing activities and prior to January 1, 2008, transactions involving more than one city with an eligible gross receipts tax.
- 6.04.076 Assignment of gross income derived from intangibles.
- 6.04.077 Allocation and apportionment of income when activities take place in more than one jurisdiction.
- 6.04.078 Allocation and apportionment of printing and publishing income when activities take place in more than one jurisdiction.
- 6.04.090 Exemptions.
- 6.04.100 Deductions.
- 6.04.105 Urban village phased tax credit.
- 6.04.110 Application to city’s business activities.
- 6.04.120 Tax part of overhead.
- 6.04.130 Severability.
- 6.04.140 Miscellaneous.
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6.05
General Business Registrations and Administrative Provisions for Certain Taxes
- 6.05.010 Purpose.
- 6.05.015 Application of chapter.
- 6.05.020 Definitions.
- 6.05.021 Definitions – References to Chapter 82.32 RCW.
- 6.05.025 Business registration – Terms – Application.
- 6.05.030 Business registration – Nontransferability – Separate registration required – Contents – Change of location.
- 6.05.040 When due and payable – Reporting periods – Monthly, quarterly, and annual returns – Threshold provisions or relief from filing requirements – Computing time periods – Failure to file returns.
- 6.05.050 Payment methods – Mailing returns or remittances – Time extension – Deposits – Recording payments – Payment must accompany return – NSF checks.
- 6.05.060 Records to be preserved – Examination – Estoppel to question assessment.
- 6.05.070 Accounting methods.
- 6.05.080 Public work contracts – Payment of fee and tax before final payment for work.
- 6.05.090 Underpayment of tax, interest or penalty – Interest – Limitations.
- 6.05.100 Overpayment of tax, penalty or interest – Credit or refund – Interest rate – Statute of limitations.
- 6.05.110 Late payment – Disregard of written instruction – Evasion – Penalties.
- 6.05.120 Cancellation of penalties.
- 6.05.130 Taxpayer quitting business – Liability of successor.
- 6.05.140 Administrative appeal.
- 6.05.150 Judicial review of hearing examiner decision.
- 6.05.160 Director to make rules.
- 6.05.170 Ancillary allocation authority of director.
- 6.05.180 Mailing of notices.
- 6.05.190 Tax declared additional.
- 6.05.200 Public disclosure – Confidentiality – Information sharing.
- 6.05.210 Tax constituted debt.
- 6.05.220 Unlawful actions – Violation – Penalties.
- 6.05.230 Denial, suspension or revocation of business registration.
- 6.05.240 Closing agreement provisions.
- 6.05.250 Charge-off of uncollectable taxes.
- 6.05.260 Severability.
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6.06
Occupation Tax and License
- 6.06.010 Exercise of revenue powers.
- 6.06.020 Definitions.
- 6.06.030 Occupation license – Required.
- 6.06.040 License tax year.
- 6.06.050 Occupations subject to tax – Amounts.
- 6.06.060 Deductions and exemptions.
- 6.06.070 Filing and payment.
- 6.06.080 Payment by fiscal year.
- 6.06.090 Sale or transfer of business – Liability of transferee.
- 6.06.100 Bookkeeping required – Confidentiality of returns.
- 6.06.110 Failure to file or report accurately subpoena power – Investigation.
- 6.06.120 Overpayments and underpayments.
- 6.06.130 Failure to apply for license – Failure to file or pay tax.
- 6.06.140 Appeals to council.
- 6.06.150 Finance director authorized to promulgate rules.
- 6.06.160 False returns – Evasion – Obstruction.
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6.07
Minimum Wage for Employees
- 6.07.010 Definitions.
- 6.07.020 City minimum wage.
- 6.07.030 Retaliation prohibited.
- 6.07.040 Enforcement.
- 6.07.050 Exemption for city employees.
- 6.07.060 Collective bargaining not impaired.
- 6.07.070 Minimum standards supplementary to other laws – More favorable standards unaffected.
- 6.07.080 Severability.
- 6.08 Repealed
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6.10
Ambulances
- 6.10.010 Definitions.
- 6.10.020 Applicability.
- 6.10.030 License required – Application – Fee.
- 6.10.040 Standards for license.
- 6.10.050 Ambulance personnel.
- 6.10.060 Ambulances and equipment.
- 6.10.070 Performance standards – Compliance – Records.
- 6.10.080 Emergency notification.
- 6.10.090 Response to calls.
- 6.10.100 Mutual aid.
- 6.10.110 Penalty for violation.
- 6.10.120 Appeals.
- 6.11 Source of Income Discrimination
- 6.12 Notice of Rent Increase
- 6.13 Notice of No Cause Termination
- 6.14 Economic Displacement Assistance Mandate in Landlord-Tenant Relations
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6.15
Rental Registration and Safety Inspection Program
- 6.15.010 Purpose.
- 6.15.020 Definitions.
- 6.15.030 Scope.
- 6.15.040 Residential rental housing registration required for each rental property.
- 6.15.050 Certificates of inspection.
- 6.15.060 Registration denial, suspension, or revocation.
- 6.15.070 Inspection required in event of notice of code violation.
- 6.15.080 Notice that rental is unlawful when certificate not provided.
- 6.15.090 Other inspections.
- 6.15.100 Director is authorized to make rules.
- 6.15.110 Correction notice prior to enforcement.
- 6.15.120 Appeals.
- 6.15.130 Immediate health and safety threats.
- 6.15.140 Immunity, no warranty by city, and no private right of action.
- 6.15.150 Penalties.
- 6.15.160 Consistency with Chapter 59.18 RCW.
- 6.15.170 Annual reporting and city council review.
- 6.15.180 Applicability.
- 6.15.190 Severability.
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6.17
Cable Television
- 6.17.010 Purpose of provisions.
- 6.17.020 Definitions.
- 6.17.030 Application for franchise.
- 6.17.040 Franchise grant – General plan incorporated – Agreement to provide services.
- 6.17.050 Franchise territory.
- 6.17.060 Duration and acceptance of franchise.
- 6.17.070 Franchise renewal.
- 6.17.080 Police powers.
- 6.17.090 Operation without franchise prohibited.
- 6.17.100 Use of company facilities.
- 6.17.110 Costs to be borne by company.
- 6.17.120 Notices and maintenance of local office.
- 6.17.130 Franchise grant – Letter of credit requirements.
- 6.17.140 Performance bond requirements.
- 6.17.150 Liability and insurance.
- 6.17.160 Indemnification against claims and actions.
- 6.17.170 Service – Rights of individuals.
- 6.17.180 Meetings – Public notice requirements.
- 6.17.190 Severability of chapter provisions.
- 6.17.200 Service availability – Record of requests for service.
- 6.17.205 Update of subscriber information following annexation.
- 6.17.210 Construction of cable system.
- 6.17.220 Construction and technical standards.
- 6.17.230 Use of streets.
- 6.17.240 Operational standards.
- 6.17.250 Continuity of service mandatory.
- 6.17.260 Complaint procedure.
- 6.17.270 Company rules and regulations.
- 6.17.280 Franchise fees.
- 6.17.285 Reporting requirements.
- 6.17.290 Transfer of ownership or control.
- 6.17.310 Copies of other company petitions and applications.
- 6.17.330 Removal of cable system.
- 6.17.340 System – Required services and facilities.
- 6.17.350 Interconnection of facilities.
- 6.17.360 Rules and regulations.
- 6.17.370 Performance evaluation sessions.
- 6.17.380 Rate regulation.
- 6.17.410 Violation of certain chapter provisions – Penalties.
- 6.17.430 Forfeiture and termination.
- 6.17.440 Foreclosure of cable system.
- 6.17.450 Receivership.
- 6.17.460 Purchase of cable system by city.
- 6.17.480 Compliance with state and federal laws.
- 6.17.490 Landlord/tenant relations.
- 6.17.500 Repealed.
- 6.17.520 Selling or servicing television sets by franchisee prohibited.
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6.18
Canvassers and Solicitors
- 6.18.010 Purpose.
- 6.18.020 Immunity.
- 6.18.030 Definitions.
- 6.18.040 Exemptions.
- 6.18.050 License required.
- 6.18.060 Applications – Contents.
- 6.18.070 Applicant investigation.
- 6.18.080 Fees.
- 6.18.090 Issuance or denial of license.
- 6.18.100 Denial and revocation.
- 6.18.110 Appeal procedure.
- 6.18.120 Exhibition of license required.
- 6.18.130 Restrictions on the time and place.
- 6.18.140 Enforcement.
- 6.18.150 Violation – Penalty.
- 6.18.160 Severability.
- 6.18.170 Effect of provisions of prior actions.
- 6.24 Continuous Amusements, Performances, and Marathon Contests
- 6.26 Handbill Distribution
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6.30
Adult Entertainment Businesses
- 6.30.010 Purpose and intent.
- 6.30.020 Definitions.
- 6.30.040 License – Application.
- 6.30.050 Processing of application.
- 6.30.060 Issuance of license.
- 6.30.070 License fee and expiration.
- 6.30.080 License for managers and entertainers of adult cabarets required – Fee.
- 6.30.090 License nontransferable.
- 6.30.100 Adult cabarets – Requirements.
- 6.30.110 Adult arcades – Standards.
- 6.30.120 Exceptions.
- 6.30.130 Record keeping requirements.
- 6.30.140 Inspection.
- 6.30.150 Suspension or revocation of license.
- 6.30.160 Appeals.
- 6.30.170 Application to existing businesses.
- 6.30.180 Chapter nonexclusive.
- 6.30.190 Violation – Penalty.
- 6.30.200 Nuisance.
- 6.30.210 Severability.
- 6.30.220 Liability.
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6.32
Teen Dance Halls
- 6.32.010 Definitions.
- 6.32.020 Teen dance or dance hall license – Required – Exceptions.
- 6.32.030 License – Application – Requirements.
- 6.32.040 License – Denial of application.
- 6.32.050 License – Suspension or revocation – Grounds.
- 6.32.060 Security personnel.
- 6.32.070 Age restrictions – Identification requirements for public dances and teen dances – Penalty.
- 6.32.080 Hours of operation.
- 6.32.090 Readmission fee.
- 6.32.100 Access – Peace officer.
- 6.32.110 Fees.
- 6.32.120 Licensing – Retroactively.
- 6.32.130 License – Limited to licensee and location.
- 6.32.140 License – Renewal.
- 6.32.150 Indemnification.
- 6.32.160 Authority of the director.
- 6.32.170 Operating without a license – Penalty.
- 6.34 Firearms Retail Establishments
- 6.47 Single-Use Carryout Bag Ordinance
- 6.53 Food Delivery Platforms
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6.54
Taxicabs and for-Hire Vehicles
- 6.54.010 Purpose – Immunity.
- 6.54.020 Definitions.
- 6.54.030 Business license required.
- 6.54.040 Vehicle license required – Expiration.
- 6.54.050 Vehicle license application – Contents.
- 6.54.060 Liability insurance.
- 6.54.070 Vehicle inspection.
- 6.54.080 Vehicle license fees.
- 6.54.085 Driver requirements.
- 6.54.090 Issuance of vehicle license.
- 6.54.095 Records maintenance and right of inspection.
- 6.54.100 Repealed.
- 6.54.110 Repealed.
- 6.54.120 Repealed.
- 6.54.130 Repealed.
- 6.54.140 Repealed.
- 6.54.150 Repealed.
- 6.54.160 Transfer of license.
- 6.54.170 Appeal procedure.
- 6.54.180 Enforcement.
- 6.54.190 Misdemeanor – Penalty.
- 6.55 Repealed
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6.56
Weights and Measures
- 6.56.010 State standards adopted – Compliance required.
- 6.56.020 Prohibited acts – Misdemeanors designated.
- 6.56.030 Sales and purchases regulated.
- 6.56.040 Berries.
- 6.56.050 Bread.
- 6.56.060 Butter.
- 6.56.070 Coal.
- 6.56.080 Firewood.
- 6.56.090 Ice.
- 6.56.100 Milk products.
- 6.56.110 Potatoes.
- 6.56.120 Vinegar.
- 6.56.130 Violation – Penalty.
- 6.62 Privately Owned Emergency Alarm Systems
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6.64
Public Authorities
- 6.64.010 Authorization.
- 6.64.020 Definitions.
- 6.64.030 Powers – Generally.
- 6.64.040 Limitation of powers.
- 6.64.050 Corporate structure.
- 6.64.060 Application for charter.
- 6.64.070 Charter contents.
- 6.64.080 Review of application.
- 6.64.090 Issuance of charter.
- 6.64.100 Effect of issuance of charter.
- 6.64.110 Organizational meeting.
- 6.64.120 Corporate name.
- 6.64.130 Membership.
- 6.64.140 Board review and concurrence.
- 6.64.150 Membership concurrence.
- 6.64.160 Bylaws.
- 6.64.170 Proposing charter amendments.
- 6.64.180 Code of ethics – Conflict of interest.
- 6.64.190 Discrimination prohibited.
- 6.64.200 Composition of board.
- 6.64.210 Access to records.
- 6.64.220 Meeting of the board.
- 6.64.230 Meetings of membership.
- 6.64.240 Quorum.
- 6.64.250 Tenure in office.
- 6.64.260 Deposit of public funds.
- 6.64.270 Establishment and maintenance of office and records.
- 6.64.280 Reports and information.
- 6.64.290 Audits and inspections.
- 6.64.300 Charter amendment.
- 6.64.310 Board removal.
- 6.64.320 Trusteeship.
- 6.64.330 Dissolution.
- 6.64.340 Dissolution – Statement.
- 6.64.350 Dissolution – Disposition of assets.
- 6.64.360 Insurance.
- 6.64.370 Unauthorized representation.
- 6.64.380 Ancillary authority.
- 6.64.390 Construction.
- 6.70 Repealed
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6.74
Union Neutrality by Persons Receiving Government Funds
- 6.74.010 Purpose and intent of this chapter.
- 6.74.020 Definitions.
- 6.74.030 Restriction on spending city funds to discourage unionization.
- 6.74.040 Required segregation of city funds.
- 6.74.050 Safe harbor.
- 6.74.060 Enforcement and remedies – Employees.
- 6.74.070 Enforcement and remedies – City.
- 6.74.080 Administrative appeal by service contractor or subcontractor.
- 6.74.090 Remedies are not exclusive.
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6.04
Bellingham Business and Occupations Tax Code
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Title 7
Animals
- 7.04 Administration and Enforcement
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7.08
Dog Control
- 7.08.010 License – Required.
- 7.08.020 License – Fees – Renewal.
- 7.08.030 License – Tag – Replacement fee.
- 7.08.040 License – Transfer of ownership.
- 7.08.050 License violation – Notice in lieu of citation.
- 7.08.060 Impoundment procedure – Generally.
- 7.08.070 Impoundment – Entry of premises.
- 7.08.080 Impoundment – Fees.
- 7.08.090 Impoundment – Redemption – Disposition.
- 7.08.100 Control of rabid or potentially rabid dogs.
- 7.08.110 Infractions – Penalty.
- 7.08.120 Misdemeanors – Penalty.
- 7.08.130 Potentially dangerous or dangerous dog – Declaration.
- 7.08.140 Potentially dangerous or dangerous dog declaration – Appeal.
- 7.08.150 Potentially dangerous dog – Restrictions – Violation.
- 7.08.160 Potentially dangerous or dangerous dog – Disposition hearing.
- 7.08.170 Dangerous dogs – Restrictions – Violation.
- 7.08.180 Exemption.
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7.12
Control of Other Animals
- 7.12.010 Animals at large – Defined.
- 7.12.020 Animals at large – Diseased.
- 7.12.030 Animals at large – Impoundment.
- 7.12.040 Redemption of impounded animals – Sales if not redeemed.
- 7.12.050 Impoundment – Fees.
- 7.12.060 Keeping animals in the city – General regulations – Penalty.
- 7.12.070 Regulation of wolves and wolf hybrids.
- 7.12.080 Regulation of bulls.
- 7.12.090 Regulation of pigeons.
- 7.12.100 Exotic and/or wild animal – Permit required.
- 7.12.110 Control of rabid or potentially rabid animals.
- 7.12.120 Trapping destructive animals.
- 7.12.130 Feeding of deer and raccoons prohibited.
- 7.12.140 Infractions – Penalty.
- 7.12.150 Misdemeanors – Penalty.
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7.16
Cruelty to Animals
- 7.16.010 Generally.
- 7.16.020 Equine animals.
- 7.16.030 Cattle.
- 7.16.040 Hogs, sows, and pigs.
- 7.16.050 Cats and dogs.
- 7.16.060 Experimentation.
- 7.16.070 Trapping.
- 7.16.080 Capturing wildlife.
- 7.16.090 Removal of neglected animals.
- 7.16.100 Authority of officers to offer relief.
- 7.16.110 Violation – Penalty.
- 7.16.120 Federal and state laws – Violation deemed misdemeanor.
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Title 8
Parks, Cemeteries, and Public Places
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8.04
General Provisions
- 8.04.010 Applicability.
- 8.04.020 Regulations issued by parks director.
- 8.04.030 Park scheduling – Permits and fees.
- 8.04.040 Park hours.
- 8.04.050 Vehicle operation and parking.
- 8.04.060 Bicycle, foot scooter, and electric personal assistive mobility device operation.
- 8.04.070 Restrictions on animals in parks.
- 8.04.080 Overnight camping.
- 8.04.090 Fires.
- 8.04.100 Litter in parks.
- 8.04.110 Sales/rentals – Prohibited.
- 8.04.120 Signposting prohibited.
- 8.04.130 Restricted areas – Generally.
- 8.04.140 Restricted areas – Whatcom Creek – Lake Padden.
- 8.04.150 Alcoholic beverages.
- 8.04.160 Smoking.
- 8.04.180 Removal or destruction of park property.
- 8.04.190 Encroachments on park property.
- 8.04.200 Infraction – Penalty.
- 8.04.210 Appeal procedure.
- 8.04.220 Misdemeanor – Penalty.
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8.08
Cemetery Operations
- 8.08.010 Applicability.
- 8.08.020 Cemetery hours.
- 8.08.030 Endowed care graves.
- 8.08.040 Price of graves and service.
- 8.08.050 Method of payment.
- 8.08.060 Cemetery improvement reserve.
- 8.08.070 Plant materials.
- 8.08.080 Designated sections.
- 8.08.090 Regulations authorized.
- 8.08.100 Prearrangement reserve.
- 8.08.110 Allocation of funds.
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8.12
Lake Whatcom Water Safety
- 8.12.010 Jurisdiction.
- 8.12.020 Definitions.
- 8.12.030 Applicability of regulations.
- 8.12.040 Negligent operation of watercraft.
- 8.12.050 Reckless operation of watercraft.
- 8.12.060 Speed limit.
- 8.12.070 Intoxication.
- 8.12.080 Incapacitated operators.
- 8.12.090 Accidents – Action.
- 8.12.100 Accidents – Reports required.
- 8.12.110 Accidents – Reports confidential.
- 8.12.120 Overloading watercraft.
- 8.12.130 Excessive power.
- 8.12.135 Carbureted two-stroke engine restrictions on Lake Whatcom.
- 8.12.140 Restricted areas.
- 8.12.150 Swimming.
- 8.12.160 Watercraft equipment and numbering.
- 8.12.170 Water skiing.
- 8.12.180 Skindiving.
- 8.12.190 Compliance with Coast Guard rules.
- 8.12.200 Enforcement.
- 8.12.210 Aiding and abetting violations.
- 8.12.220 Violations – Penalty.
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8.16
Smoking in Public Places
- 8.16.010 Legislative intent.
- 8.16.020 Definitions.
- 8.16.030 Smoking in public places except designated smoking areas prohibited.
- 8.16.040 Designation of smoking areas in public places – Entire facility or area may be designated as nonsmoking.
- 8.16.050 Signs prohibiting or permitting smoking.
- 8.16.060 Intentional violation of chapter – Removing, defacing, or destroying required sign – Fine – Notice of infraction.
- 8.16.070 Severability.
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8.04
General Provisions
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Title 9
Health and Sanitation
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9.04
General Health Regulations
- 9.04.010 Discharges of nauseous substances prohibited.
- 9.04.020 Keeping putrid meats or meat products prohibited.
- 9.04.030 Abatement of unwholesome or offensive conditions.
- 9.04.040 Manure, offal, or garbage – Accumulations prohibited.
- 9.04.050 Manure, offal, or garbage – Dumping prohibited without permit.
- 9.04.060 Stables or barns – Maintenance standards.
- 9.04.070 Stables or barns – Manure vaults.
- 9.04.140 Impure water.
- 9.04.150 School children with contagious diseases.
- 9.04.160 Reports of animals with contagious diseases.
- 9.04.170 Birth reports.
- 9.04.180 Violation – Penalty.
- 9.10 Food Service Establishments
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9.12
Garbage Collection
- 9.12.010 Definitions.
- 9.12.020 Garbage and recyclable material hauling restriction.
- 9.12.030 Deposit of garbage and refuse.
- 9.12.040 Containers.
- 9.12.050 Garbage disposal fund.
- 9.12.060 Solid waste and recyclables collection charges – Payment – Liens.
- 9.12.070 Accumulation of garbage and refuse.
- 9.12.080 Violation – Penalty.
- 9.24 Plant Disease and Pest Control
- 9.28 Rodent Control
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9.32
Single-Use Plastic Waste
- 9.32.010 Definitions.
- 9.32.020 Single-use plastic food service products – Prohibited.
- 9.32.030 Single-use plastic food service products – Limited time exemption for certain products.
- 9.32.040 Requiring reusable food service products for on-premises dining.
- 9.32.050 Restricting certain types of single-use personal products in lodging establishments.
- 9.32.060 Education.
- 9.32.070 Enforcement.
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9.04
General Health Regulations
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Title 10
Criminal Code
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10.04
General Provisions and Definitions
- 10.04.005 Adoption by reference.
- 10.04.010 Title.
- 10.04.015 Offenses committed prior to effective date.
- 10.04.020 Prosecution under expired or repealed ordinance.
- 10.04.040 Construction of words.
- 10.04.050 Misdemeanor penalty.
- 10.04.060 Gross misdemeanor penalty.
- 10.04.065 Penalty designations.
- 10.04.070 Arrest beyond city limits authorized.
- 10.04.080 Authority to arrest on grounds of reasonable belief.
- 10.04.085 Person receiving civil infraction notice – Identification and detention.
- 10.04.090 Promise of court appearance, nonappearance penalty, fail to pay.
- 10.04.100 Bail jumping.
- 10.04.110 Violation – Judgment for fines and costs.
- 10.04.130 Definitions.
- 10.04.135 References to the Revised Code of Washington.
- 10.04.140 Washington Administrative Code.
- 10.04.150 Restitution.
- 10.04.160 Severability.
- 10.06 Criminal Liability and Defenses
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10.08
Controlled Substances
- 10.08.005 Adoption by reference.
- 10.08.010 Definitions.
- 10.08.020 Possession of marijuana or marijuana-infused products prohibited – Penalties.
- 10.08.030 Unlawful inhalation.
- 10.08.045 Drug violations – Minor driving privileges.
- 10.08.060 Exceptions to liquor violations by a minor.
- 10.08.070 Opening, possessing, or consuming liquor in a public place.
- 10.08.080 Opening or consuming marijuana in a public place.
- 10.08.090 Unlawful transfer or use of identification.
- 10.08.100 Knowledge of age not an element.
- 10.08.110 Repealed.
- 10.10 Offenses against Persons
- 10.12 Offenses against Property
- 10.14 Domestic Violence – Violations and Orders
- 10.18 Fraud and Deceit
- 10.20 Offenses against Public Morals
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10.24
Offenses against Public Order
- 10.24.005 Adoption by reference.
- 10.24.010 Disorderly conduct.
- 10.24.020 Urinating in public.
- 10.24.040 Pedestrian interference.
- 10.24.050 Unlawful bus conduct.
- 10.24.060 Violation stop work order.
- 10.24.070 Sitting or lying on public sidewalks prohibited.
- 10.24.100 Obstructing.
- 10.24.120 Public disturbance noise.
- 10.24.130 Fireworks prohibited.
- 10.26 Offenses by or against Juveniles
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10.28
Nuisances
- 10.28.010 Definitions.
- 10.28.020 Nuisances declared.
- 10.28.030 Enforcement – Notice to abate – Violations.
- 10.28.035 Civil abatement appeal.
- 10.28.040 Immediate dangers – Summary abatement authorized.
- 10.28.050 Violation – Penalty.
- 10.28.060 Nonexclusivity of chapter.
- 10.28.070 Voluntary compliance.
- 10.30 Weapons Control
- 10.32 Repealed
- 10.36 Gambling
- 10.42 Fish and Game
- 10.48 Fair Housing Practices
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10.56
Aircraft
- 10.56.010 Altitude limitations.
- 10.56.020 Aerial activities permit – Required when.
- 10.56.030 Aerial activities permit – Fee.
- 10.56.040 Aerial activities permit – Applications.
- 10.56.050 Aerial activities permit – Issuance – Revocation – Appeal.
- 10.56.060 Violation – Penalty.
- 10.56.070 Chapter in addition to other laws and regulations.
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10.60
Litter Control
- 10.60.010 Citation of provisions.
- 10.60.020 Definitions.
- 10.60.030 Deposit in authorized receptacles required.
- 10.60.040 Control at construction sites.
- 10.60.050 Placement in receptacles – Receptacle standards.
- 10.60.060 Sweeping into gutters prohibited.
- 10.60.070 Property owners’ duty to keep sidewalks litter-free.
- 10.60.080 Throwing from vehicles prohibited.
- 10.60.090 Deposit in parks prohibited.
- 10.60.100 Deposit in water prohibited.
- 10.60.110 Posting notices prohibited.
- 10.60.120 Deposit on private property prohibited.
- 10.60.130 Property owners’ duty to keep premises litter-free.
- 10.60.140 Deposit on vacant lots prohibited.
- 10.60.150 Handbills – Distributing in public prohibited.
- 10.60.160 Handbills – Placing on vehicles prohibited.
- 10.60.170 Handbills – Deposit on vacant property prohibited.
- 10.60.180 Handbills – Distribution on posted premises prohibited.
- 10.60.190 Handbills – Distribution on private premises prohibited.
- 10.60.200 Mail and newspapers exempted.
- 10.60.210 Windborne litter – Receptacles for certain establishments.
- 10.60.220 Abatement by city – Notice to remove.
- 10.60.225 Appeal.
- 10.60.230 Abatement by city – Action upon noncompliance.
- 10.60.240 Abatement by city – Civil debt.
- 10.60.250 Abatement by city – Recorded statement constitutes lien.
- 10.60.260 Receptacles and bags required.
- 10.60.270 Responsibility to procure and place receptacles.
- 10.60.280 Receptacles – Certain placements required.
- 10.60.290 Receptacles – Number required.
- 10.60.300 Receptacles – Minimum standards.
- 10.60.310 Receptacles – Prohibited acts.
- 10.60.320 Violation – Presumption – Penalty.
- 10.62 Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
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10.04
General Provisions and Definitions
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Title 11
Vehicles and Traffic
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11.03
General Provisions
- 11.03.010 Adoption by reference.
- 11.03.020 Sections of the MTO not adopted.
- 11.03.030 Sections of the MTO adopted in part.
- 11.03.040 Offenses committed prior to effective date.
- 11.03.050 Prosecution under expired or repealed ordinance.
- 11.03.060 References to the Revised Code of Washington.
- 11.03.070 References to the Washington Administrative Code.
- 11.03.080 Effect of headings.
- 11.03.090 Severability.
- 11.03.100 Provisions to be construed in pari materia.
- 11.03.110 Public employees to obey traffic regulations.
- 11.03.120 Savings provisions.
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11.15
Driving Rules in Addition to the Model Traffic Ordinance
- 11.15.020 Use of coasters, roller skates, rollerblades and similar devices restricted.
- 11.15.030 Blocking roadway.
- 11.15.330 Improper turn – Cutting corners.
- 11.15.380 Driver inattention.
- 11.15.390 Failure to maintain control.
- 11.15.400 Automotive sound systems and horns – Excessive noise prohibition.
- 11.15.500 Penalty.
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11.16
Automated Traffic Safety Cameras
- 11.16.010 Definition of automated traffic safety camera.
- 11.16.020 Authorized use of automated traffic safety cameras and restrictions.
- 11.16.030 Notice of infraction.
- 11.16.040 Request for hearing.
- 11.16.050 Presumption of committed infraction.
- 11.16.060 Infractions processed.
- 11.16.070 No limitation on authority.
- 11.16.080 Monetary penalty.
- 11.16.090 Use of electronic signature authorized.
- 11.16.100 City council review.
- 11.17 Parking Enforcement
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11.18
Vehicle Impoundment
- 11.18.010 Applicable state law adopted by reference.
- 11.18.020 Impounds authorized in addition to RCW 46.55.113.
- 11.18.030 Impoundment of a vehicle where driver is arrested for a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, 46.20.342 or 46.20.420 – Period of impoundment (replaces portions of RCW 46.55.120).
- 11.18.040 Redemption of impounded vehicles (replaces portions of RCW 46.55.120).
- 11.18.050 Post-impoundment hearing procedures.
- 11.18.070 Contract for towing and storage – Administrative fee.
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11.33
Parking, Standing, and Stopping
- 11.33.010 Traffic control devices required – Stopping, standing and parking (WAC 308-330-409).
- 11.33.030 Obedience to angle parking signs or markings.
- 11.33.035 Back-in angle parking prohibited.
- 11.33.040 Parking not to obstruct driveways.
- 11.33.050 Parking for certain purposes unlawful.
- 11.33.060 Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specific places – Reserving portion of highway prohibited.
- 11.33.070 Additional parking regulations (RCW 46.61.575).
- 11.33.090 Certain types of firms using vehicles may obtain a service provider’s vehicle permit.
- 11.33.100 Service provider’s vehicle permit – Where parking permitted – Violation and penalty.
- 11.33.110 Repealed.
- 11.33.120 Unattended motor vehicle (WAC 308-330-464).
- 11.33.130 Limitations on backing (WAC 308-330-464).
- 11.33.140 Standing in a tow-away zone (WAC 308-330-445).
- 11.33.150 Standing or parking on one-way roadways (WAC 308-330-451).
- 11.33.160 Stopping, standing, and parking of buses and taxicabs regulated (WAC 308-330-454).
- 11.33.170 Restricted use of bus stops and taxicab stands.
- 11.33.175 Taxicab stands – Designation – Regulation – Impound authorized.
- 11.33.180 Right-of-way for parking (WAC 308-330-460).
- 11.33.185 Parking within residential yards prohibited.
- 11.33.190 Parking meter hoods.
- 11.33.200 Presumption in reference to illegal parking.
- 11.33.210 Repealed.
- 11.33.220 Parking violations civil infractions – Procedure.
- 11.33.230 Penalties for parking infractions – Procedure and penalty on failure to appear – Parking revenues and expenditures.
- 11.33.240 Citation on illegally parked vehicle.
- 11.33.250 Parking management zones established – Maps.
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11.36
Parking Meters
- 11.36.005 Definitions.
- 11.36.010 Management and enforcement of parking meters.
- 11.36.020 Parking meter spaces (WAC 308-330-600).
- 11.36.030 Parking meters – Payment and time limits (WAC 308-330-610).
- 11.36.040 Parking meters – Use of slugs not permitted.
- 11.36.050 Tampering with parking meter (WAC 308-330-630).
- 11.36.060 Parking meters – Rule of evidence (WAC 308-330-640).
- 11.36.070 Parking meters – Application of proceeds (WAC 308-330-650).
- 11.37 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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11.38
Residential Parking Zone
- 11.38.010 Residential parking zone established.
- 11.38.020 Residential parking permits.
- 11.38.030 Eligibility for residential parking permits.
- 11.38.035 Eligibility of nondwelling unit residents and nonresidents for residential parking permits.
- 11.38.040 Application for permits.
- 11.38.050 Issuance of permits.
- 11.38.060 Use and validity of permits.
- 11.38.070 Visitor’s permits.
- 11.38.080 Revocation of permits.
- 11.38.090 Appeal.
- 11.38.100 Violation – Penalty.
- 11.38.110 Procedures and penalties for parking infractions.
- 11.39 Loading and Loading Zones
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11.48
Bicycles
- 11.48.010 Police department to administer bicycle licenses (WAC 308-330-250).
- 11.48.020 Parent or guardian shall not authorize or permit violation by a child or ward (RCW 46.61.700).
- 11.48.030 Effect of regulations – Penalty.
- 11.48.040 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles (RCW 46.61.755).
- 11.48.050 Riding on bicycles (RCW 46.61.760).
- 11.48.060 Clinging to vehicles.
- 11.48.070 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths (RCW 46.61.770).
- 11.48.080 Carrying articles (RCW 46.61.775).
- 11.48.090 Hand signals (RCW 46.61.758).
- 11.48.100 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles (RCW 46.61.780).
- 11.48.110 Bicycle dealers (WAC 308-330-540).
- 11.48.120 Bicycles – Obedience to traffic control devices (WAC 308-330-545).
- 11.48.130 Bicycles – Parking (WAC 308-330-550).
- 11.48.140 Bicycles – Riding on sidewalks (WAC 308-330-555).
- 11.48.150 Impoundment of bicycles.
- 11.48.160 Bicycles – Penalties (WAC 308-330-560).
- 11.48.170 Unclaimed bicycles (WAC 308-330-565).
- 11.48.180 Bicycle racing.
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11.52
Skateboards
- 11.52.010 Use of skateboards in the central business district, the Fairhaven business district, and in the city block surrounding the library.
- 11.52.020 Map of central business district.
- 11.52.025 Map of Fairhaven business district.
- 11.52.030 City block surrounding the Bellingham public library.
- 11.52.035 Violation – Penalty.
- 11.57 Operation of Motorized Foot Scooters within City Limits
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11.63
Highways and Arterials
- 11.63.010 “Limited access facility” defined (RCW 47.52.010).
- 11.63.020 “Existing highway” defined (RCW 47.52.011).
- 11.63.030 Design of facility – Ingress and egress restricted – Closure of intersecting roads (RCW 47.52.040).
- 11.63.040 Marking of facility with signs (RCW 47.52.110).
- 11.63.050 Violations specified – Penalty (RCW 47.52.120).
- 11.63.060 Traffic devices on county roads and city streets (RCW 47.36.060).
- 11.63.070 Stop signs, “yield” signs – Duties of persons using highway – Presumption (RCW 47.36.110).
- 11.63.080 Forbidden devices – Penalty (RCW 47.36.180).
- 11.63.090 Signs or flagmen at thoroughfare work sites (RCW 47.36.200).
- 11.63.100 Signs or flagmen at thoroughfare work site – Drivers of vehicles engaged in work must obey signs or flagmen (RCW 47.36.220).
- 11.63.110 Arterial highways designated – Stopping on entering (RCW 46.61.195).
- 11.63.120 Stop intersections other than arterial may be designated.
- 11.63.130 Restrictions on use of controlled-access roadway (RCW 46.61.160).
- 11.63.140 Arterial street system for trucks (RCW 46.44.080 added).
- 11.72 Vehicle Equipment Rules in Addition to Model Traffic Ordinance
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11.03
General Provisions
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Title 12
Harbors and Lakes
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12.04
General Provisions
- 12.04.010 Title of provisions.
- 12.04.020 Definitions.
- 12.04.030 Impoundment of watercraft authorization.
- 12.04.040 Applicability of state law to impoundments – Hearings.
- 12.04.050 Purpose – Liability.
- 12.04.060 Registration of watercraft.
- 12.04.070 Emergency vessels.
- 12.04.080 Severability.
- 12.04.090 Penalty for violation.
- 12.04.100 Citation of offending watercraft.
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12.08
Bellingham Harbor
- 12.08.010 Territorial jurisdiction.
- 12.08.020 Scope of chapter.
- 12.08.030 Enforcement.
- 12.08.040 Health regulations.
- 12.08.050 Explosive cargo.
- 12.08.060 Unsafe docks.
- 12.08.070 Moorage facilities owned by the city.
- 12.08.080 Repealed.
- 12.08.090 Watercraft at anchor.
- 12.08.100 Impediments to navigation – Removal.
- 12.08.110 Oil spillage.
- 12.08.120 Inflammable cargo – Fire resistant tow lines.
- 12.08.130 Mooring lines.
- 12.08.140 Speed limit.
- 12.08.150 Due care and caution.
- 12.08.160 Lights and equipment – Federal regulations.
- 12.08.170 Navigation rules.
- 12.08.180 Right to inspect.
- 12.08.190 Docks – General safety provisions.
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12.12
Lakes
- 12.12.010 Scope of provisions.
- 12.12.020 Motorboat numbering required – Exemptions.
- 12.12.030 Lifesaving equipment.
- 12.12.040 Lighting – Generally.
- 12.12.050 Lighting – Sailboats.
- 12.12.060 Lighting – Mechanically propelled craft.
- 12.12.070 Safety equipment.
- 12.12.080 Fire extinguishers.
- 12.12.090 Mufflers.
- 12.12.100 Water skiing.
- 12.12.110 Swimming.
- 12.12.120 Skindiving.
- 12.12.130 Overloading boats prohibited.
- 12.12.140 Watercraft rights-of-way.
- 12.12.150 Speed regulations.
- 12.12.160 Intoxication.
- 12.12.170 Reckless and negligent operation.
- 12.12.180 Operation by minors.
- 12.12.190 Boating events – Permits – Bond regulation.
- 12.12.200 Accidents – Duty in case of collision.
- 12.12.210 Accidents – Report required.
- 12.12.220 Houseboats prohibited.
- 12.12.230 Watercraft sanitation.
- 12.12.240 Boat rentals – Compliance with chapter – Records.
- 12.12.250 Impoundment of obstructions.
- 12.12.260 Buoys, floats, platforms – Placement approval required.
- 12.12.270 Violation – Penalty.
- 12.12.280 Aquatic invasive species.
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12.04
General Provisions
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Title 13
Streets and Sidewalks
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13.04
Street Standards
- 13.04.010 Adopted – Application.
- 13.04.020 Parkways.
- 13.04.030 Primary (major) arterials.
- 13.04.040 Secondary arterials.
- 13.04.050 Collector arterials.
- 13.04.060 Neighborhood collectors.
- 13.04.070 Residential access streets.
- 13.04.075 Residential access streets – Lake Whatcom watershed.
- 13.04.080 Commercial and business streets.
- 13.04.090 Industrial streets.
- 13.04.100 General standards.
- 13.04.110 Variances.
- 13.08 Street Improvements
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13.12
Street Obstruction Permits
- 13.12.010 Street obstruction permit required.
- 13.12.020 Application for permit – Fee – Conditions.
- 13.12.030 Licensed contractor required.
- 13.12.040 Plan check – Additional costs.
- 13.12.050 Security required.
- 13.12.060 Annual or project security allowed.
- 13.12.070 Revocation of permit.
- 13.12.080 Time for completion of the work.
- 13.12.090 Prohibited acts.
- 13.12.100 Denial of permit to violators.
- 13.12.110 Appeals.
- 13.12.120 Purposes – Liability for damage.
- 13.12.130 Severability.
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13.13
Special Events
- 13.13.010 Purpose.
- 13.13.020 Definitions.
- 13.13.030 Permit – Required.
- 13.13.040 Permit – Categorical exemptions and waivers of specific requirements.
- 13.13.050 Permit – Application requirements.
- 13.13.060 Permit – Application review.
- 13.13.070 Permit – Fees and charges.
- 13.13.080 Permit – Revocation.
- 13.13.090 Hold harmless.
- 13.13.100 Insurance requirements.
- 13.13.110 Duties of event sponsor.
- 13.13.120 Violation.
- 13.13.130 Severability.
- 13.13.140 Adoption of special event guide.
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13.14
Temporary Right-of-Way Use Permits
- 13.14.010 Purpose.
- 13.14.020 Definitions.
- 13.14.030 Permit – Required.
- 13.14.040 Permit – Application requirements.
- 13.14.050 Permit – Application review.
- 13.14.060 Permit – Term.
- 13.14.070 Permit – Fees.
- 13.14.080 Permit – Revocation.
- 13.14.090 Hold harmless.
- 13.14.100 Insurance requirements.
- 13.14.110 Violation.
- 13.14.120 Appeal.
- 13.14.130 Administrative procedures.
- 13.14.140 Severability.
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13.15
Utilities and Telecommunications Franchises
- 13.15.010 Purpose and Scope.
- 13.15.020 Definitions.
- 13.15.030 Franchise.
- 13.15.040 Application.
- 13.15.050 Review.
- 13.15.060 Acceptance.
- 13.15.070 Term.
- 13.15.080 Renewal.
- 13.15.090 Fees.
- 13.15.100 Responsibility and operational control.
- 13.15.110 Interference with right-of-way.
- 13.15.120 Repair of damages.
- 13.15.130 Maintenance of facilities.
- 13.15.140 Location of facilities.
- 13.15.150 Relocation or removal of facilities.
- 13.15.160 Removal of unauthorized facilities.
- 13.15.170 Failure to remove or relocate.
- 13.15.180 Emergency removal or relocation of facilities.
- 13.15.190 Damage to franchise facilities.
- 13.15.200 Insurance.
- 13.15.210 Indemnification.
- 13.15.220 Performance bond.
- 13.15.230 Security fund.
- 13.15.240 Assignments or transfers of franchise.
- 13.15.250 Change of ownership or control.
- 13.15.260 Civil penalties and additional relief.
- 13.15.270 Revocation.
- 13.15.280 Revocation – Notice and duty to cure.
- 13.15.290 Revocation – Department action and hearing.
- 13.15.300 Revocation – Standards for revocation or lesser sanctions.
- 13.15.310 Construction.
- 13.15.320 Construction permit – Required.
- 13.15.330 Construction permit – Application.
- 13.15.340 Construction permit – Review.
- 13.15.350 Construction permit – Compliance.
- 13.15.360 Construction permit – Display.
- 13.15.370 Construction permit – Survey of underground facilities.
- 13.15.380 Construction permit – Noncomplying work.
- 13.15.390 Construction permit – Completion of construction.
- 13.15.400 Construction permit – Restoration of improvements.
- 13.15.410 Construction permit – Landscape restoration.
- 13.15.420 Construction permit – Inspection.
- 13.15.430 Construction permit – Deficiency.
- 13.15.440 Preemption.
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13.16
Small Cell Permits
- 13.16.010 Purpose.
- 13.16.020 Definitions.
- 13.16.030 Small cell permit.
- 13.16.040 Application.
- 13.16.050 Processing.
- 13.16.060 Term.
- 13.16.070 Requirements.
- 13.16.080 Replacement and removal of transmission equipment.
- 13.16.090 Small cell modification permit.
- 13.16.100 Routine maintenance or repair.
- 13.16.110 Franchise requirements.
- 13.16.120 City light poles.
- 13.16.130 Nonexclusive grant.
- 13.16.140 No property interest.
- 13.16.150 Computation of time.
- 13.16.160 Exceptions.
- 13.16.170 Other laws and regulations.
- 13.16.180 Work within the right-of-way.
- 13.16.190 Notice of completion – Inspection.
- 13.16.200 Notice of deficiency.
- 13.16.210 Conflicts.
- 13.16.220 Severability.
- 13.16.230 Applicability.
- 13.16.240 Third-party technical review.
- 13.16.250 Appeal.
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13.28
Street Use by Railroads
- 13.28.010 Applicability of chapter to franchises.
- 13.28.020 Payments required for street use.
- 13.28.030 Continued use deemed acceptance of pay system.
- 13.28.040 Railroad crossing improvements.
- 13.28.050 Safety improvements.
- 13.28.060 Payment of fees.
- 13.28.070 Adjustment of fees for interstate commerce.
- 13.28.080 Effect of chapter upon termination of franchise.
- 13.28.090 Payment responsibility.
- 13.28.100 Service of chapter upon affected companies.
- 13.28.110 Enforcement.
- 13.32 Railroad Equipment Maintenance
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13.40
Street Trees and Other Vegetation
- 13.40.010 Short title.
- 13.40.020 Intent and purpose.
- 13.40.030 Definitions.
- 13.40.040 Enforcing authority.
- 13.40.050 Maintenance responsibility.
- 13.40.060 Street tree permits required.
- 13.40.070 Removal of trees, plants and shrubs.
- 13.40.080 Hazardous and obstructive trees.
- 13.40.090 Treatment and removal of infected or infested trees.
- 13.40.100 Destroying, defacing, or injuring any tree.
- 13.40.110 Protection of trees.
- 13.40.120 Interference with city personnel.
- 13.40.130 Cooperation between city departments and agencies.
- 13.40.140 Nonliability of city.
- 13.40.150 Enforcement.
- 13.40.160 Severability.
- 13.48 Repealed
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13.50
Street Vacations
- 13.50.010 Purpose.
- 13.50.020 Applicability.
- 13.50.030 Initiation of proceedings.
- 13.50.040 Petition for vacation brought by abutting property owners.
- 13.50.050 Objection by property owners to vacation initiated by city council resolution.
- 13.50.060 Technical review committee review of street vacation petition.
- 13.50.070 Date of public hearing.
- 13.50.080 Notice of public hearing.
- 13.50.090 Staff report preparation.
- 13.50.100 Public hearing procedures.
- 13.50.110 Criteria for granting street vacation.
- 13.50.120 Vacation of waterfront streets.
- 13.50.130 Right to reserve easements.
- 13.50.140 Voluntary agreement between city and petitioner.
- 13.50.150 Final decision.
- 13.50.160 Appraisals and appraisal fees.
- 13.50.170 Title to vacated street or alley.
- 13.50.180 Vested rights not affected.
- 13.50.190 City use of revenue.
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13.52
Driveways Giving Access to Arterial Streets
- 13.52.010 Definitions.
- 13.52.020 Permit required.
- 13.52.030 Permit and inspection fees.
- 13.52.040 Number of driveways permitted.
- 13.52.050 Traffic signals may be required at parcel owner’s cost.
- 13.52.060 Spacing requirements.
- 13.52.070 Joint access.
- 13.52.080 Corner clearance.
- 13.52.085 Safe access to public streets.
- 13.52.090 Regulation of turns.
- 13.52.100 Construction standards.
- 13.52.110 Minimum sight distance.
- 13.52.120 Basis for arterial access denial or variance granting.
- 13.52.130 Driveway access may be improved with street improvement project.
- 13.52.140 Driveway improvement plan – City council hearing and decision.
- 13.52.150 Driveway improvement plan – Owner responsibility.
- 13.52.160 Unsafe driveway – Traffic study.
- 13.52.170 Unsafe driveway – Public hearing.
- 13.52.180 Unsafe driveway – Improvements must be approved.
- 13.52.190 Unused driveways – Owner responsibility.
- 13.52.200 Prohibited acts.
- 13.52.210 Nuisances designated – Abatement.
- 13.52.220 Enforcement.
- 13.52.230 Driveways accessing certain rights-of-way prohibited – Variance.
- 13.56 Commercial Driveways Located in Metered Parking Zones
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13.70
Multimodal Transportation Concurrency Management
- 13.70.010 Authority and purpose.
- 13.70.020 Definitions specific to concurrency management.
- 13.70.030 Applicability.
- 13.70.040 Timing of concurrency review.
- 13.70.050 Concurrency evaluation.
- 13.70.060 Concurrency approval.
- 13.70.070 Final certificate of concurrency.
- 13.70.080 Denial of concurrency.
- 13.70.090 Exemptions from concurrency application.
- 13.70.100 Annual update.
- 13.70.110 Adopted level of service standards.
- 13.70.120 Intergovernmental coordination.
- 13.70.130 Relationship to SEPA.
- 13.70.140 Administrative appeals.
- 13.70.150 Fees.
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13.04
Street Standards
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Title 14
Local Improvements and Public Contracts
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14.02
Latecomer Agreements – Street and Utility
- 14.02.010 Purpose.
- 14.02.020 Definitions.
- 14.02.030 Applicability.
- 14.02.040 Application for latecomer agreement.
- 14.02.050 Application – Review.
- 14.02.060 Preliminary determinations.
- 14.02.070 Preliminary determination notice.
- 14.02.080 Latecomer agreement.
- 14.02.090 Recording.
- 14.02.100 Construction – Final costs – Conveyance.
- 14.02.110 Defective work.
- 14.02.120 Payment of latecomer assessments – Remittance to developer.
- 14.02.130 Segregation.
- 14.02.140 Term of developer reimbursement agreements.
- 14.02.150 Removal of unauthorized connections or taps.
- 14.02.160 Interest on assessment.
- 14.02.170 City fees.
- 14.02.180 Appeal.
- 14.02.190 Enforcement of latecomer obligations.
- 14.02.200 Alternative financing methods.
- 14.02.210 Limitation of liability.
- 14.04 Local Improvements Notices and Public Hearings
- 14.16 Contract Working Hours
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14.18
Living Wage
- 14.18.010 Definitions.
- 14.18.020 Living wage requirements.
- 14.18.030 Assignees/successors in interest.
- 14.18.040 Effective date of application of ordinance.
- 14.18.050 Prevailing wage positions.
- 14.18.060 Retaliation and discrimination prohibited.
- 14.18.070 Exemptions.
- 14.18.080 Enforcement and remedies – Employee.
- 14.18.090 Enforcement and remedies – City.
- 14.18.100 Administrative appeal by service contractor or subcontractor.
- 14.18.110 Remedies are not exclusive.
- 14.18.120 Severability.
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14.22
Local Improvement District Guaranty Fund
- 14.22.010 LID guaranty fund created.
- 14.22.020 Purpose of LID guaranty fund.
- 14.22.030 Payments on default.
- 14.22.040 Purchase of property subject to tax foreclosure.
- 14.22.050 Interest – Subrogation.
- 14.22.060 Payment of deferred assessments for the economically disadvantaged.
- 14.22.070 Transfer of funds to general fund.
- 14.24 Delinquent Assessments
- 14.32 Permit Fee Schedule
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14.02
Latecomer Agreements – Street and Utility
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Title 15
Water and Sewers
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15.04
Administrative Provisions for Water, Sewer and Surface and Stormwater Utility Billing
- 15.04.005 Purposes – Liability for damage.
- 15.04.010 Definitions.
- 15.04.020 Responsibility for administration and enforcement.
- 15.04.030 Entry of premises for inspection.
- 15.04.040 Prohibited acts.
- 15.04.050 Violation – Penalty.
- 15.04.060 Reduction of water supplied.
- 15.04.070 Reduced rates for low income senior and disabled citizens.
- 15.04.080 Ownership and control.
- 15.04.090 Payment, temporary discontinuance, delinquent accounts, and penalty.
- 15.04.095 Finance director’s authority to adjust water, sewer and surface and stormwater utility bills.
- 15.04.100 Delinquency.
- 15.04.105 Lien for delinquent sewer payments.
- 15.04.110 Premises liable for charges – Shut off for nonpayment.
- 15.04.120 Appeals.
- 15.04.130 Restoration of service by tenant.
- 15.04.140 Cash deposits.
- 15.04.150 Severability.
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15.08
Water Service
- 15.08.010 Types of water service.
- 15.08.020 Application for water service.
- 15.08.030 Limitation on water use.
- 15.08.040 Water service connections.
- 15.08.050 Water service fees.
- 15.08.060 Water service installation.
- 15.08.070 Turning on water service.
- 15.08.080 When main extension required.
- 15.08.090 Petition for water main extension.
- 15.08.100 Design of water main extension – Construction permit.
- 15.08.110 Construction of water main extension.
- 15.08.120 Record construction drawings required.
- 15.08.130 Energizing main extensions.
- 15.08.140 Transfer of service on new water main.
- 15.08.150 Payment for water mains.
- 15.08.160 Authority to shut off water.
- 15.08.170 Persons authorized to shut off or turn on water.
- 15.08.180 Tampering with water service after suspension.
- 15.08.190 Temporary discontinuance of service.
- 15.08.200 Abandoned services.
- 15.08.210 Accounts – Funds.
- 15.08.215 Installation permit fees.
- 15.08.220 Calculation of service installation or tap fee.
- 15.08.230 Connection charges.
- 15.08.240 Computation of use rates.
- 15.08.250 Water rates and charges.
- 15.08.260 Cross-connection control.
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15.12
Sewer Service
- 15.12.005 Definitions.
- 15.12.010 Sewer service class.
- 15.12.020 Critical areas – Definition – Designation.
- 15.12.040 Sewer service connections.
- 15.12.050 Sewer service installation fees.
- 15.12.055 Alternative payment of sewer charges for city sewer system improvements.
- 15.12.060 Sewer service installation.
- 15.12.070 When main extension required.
- 15.12.080 Petition for sewer main extension.
- 15.12.090 Design of sewer main extension – Contract – Permit.
- 15.12.100 Construction of sewer main extension.
- 15.12.120 Record construction drawings required.
- 15.12.130 Utilizing main extensions.
- 15.12.140 Payment for sewer mains.
- 15.12.150 Sewer – Sewer fund.
- 15.12.160 Sewer installation permit fee.
- 15.12.165 Abandoned service.
- 15.12.170 Calculation of charges.
- 15.12.175 Sewer system development charge imposed.
- 15.12.180 Sewer use rates.
- 15.12.200 Rates for services outside the city.
- 15.12.210 Septage wastes – Use rates for dumping.
- 15.12.215 Tampering with sewer service after suspension.
- 15.12.220 Sewer fund.
- 15.12.225 Penalty.
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15.14
Pretreatment
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
General Requirements
- 15.14.020 Prohibited discharge standards.
- 15.14.021 Federal categorical pretreatment standards.
- 15.14.022 State pretreatment standards.
- 15.14.023 Local limits.
- 15.14.024 Deadline for compliance with applicable pretreatment standards.
- 15.14.025 City’s right of revision.
- 15.14.026 Special agreement.
- 15.14.027 Dilution.
- 15.14.028 User surveys.
- Article III. Pretreatment of Wastewater
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Article IV.
Wastewater Discharge Approval
- 15.14.040 Wastewater discharge approval – Requirement.
- 15.14.041 Wastewater discharge permit – Application deadlines.
- 15.14.042 Wastewater discharge permit – Application contents.
- 15.14.043 Wastewater discharge permit – Signatory and certification requirement.
- 15.14.044 Wastewater discharge permit – Application review and decision.
- 15.14.045 Wastewater discharge approval – Contents.
- 15.14.046 Wastewater discharge permit – Modification.
- 15.14.047 Wastewater discharge permit – Transfer.
- 15.14.048 Wastewater discharge permit – Revocation.
- 15.14.049 Wastewater discharge permit – Duty to reapply.
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Article V.
Reporting Requirements
- 15.14.050 Baseline monitoring report.
- 15.14.051 Initial compliance report.
- 15.14.052 Periodic compliance report.
- 15.14.053 Compliance schedule for meeting pretreatment standards.
- 15.14.054 Notification of significant production or discharge change.
- 15.14.055 Hazardous/dangerous waste notification.
- 15.14.056 Report of potential problems.
- 15.14.057 Notice of violations – Repeat sampling and reporting.
- 15.14.058 Infiltration and inflow evaluation.
- 15.14.059 Recordkeeping.
- 15.14.059.1 Timing.
- 15.14.059.2 Total toxic organic reporting.
- 15.14.059.3 Annual certification of nonsignificant categorical users.
- Article VI. Sampling and Analytical Requirements
- Article VII. Compliance Monitoring
- Article VIII. Information Requests
- Article IX. Public Notification Requirement
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Article X.
Administrative Enforcement Remedies
- 15.14.100 Administrative enforcement remedies.
- 15.14.101 Notification of violation.
- 15.14.102 Consent orders.
- 15.14.103 Show cause hearing.
- 15.14.104 Compliance orders.
- 15.14.105 Cease and desist orders.
- 15.14.106 Administrative fines.
- 15.14.107 Emergency suspensions.
- 15.14.108 Termination of discharge.
- 15.14.109 Appeal procedures.
- Article XI. Judicial Enforcement Remedies
- Article XII. Remedies Nonexclusive
- Article XIII. Supplemental Enforcement Action
- Article XIV. Affirmative Defenses to Discharge Violations
- Article XV. Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article XVI. Program Manual
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15.16
Surface and Stormwater Utility
- 15.16.005 Intent.
- 15.16.010 Definitions.
- 15.16.020 Utility charges imposed.
- 15.16.030 Storm and surface water service rates.
- 15.16.040 Exemption, credits and adjustments – Authorized.
- 15.16.050 Exemption, credits and adjustments – Application and decision.
- 15.16.060 Deposit and use of utility charges.
- 15.16.070 Billing and collection.
- 15.16.080 Severability.
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15.36
Water and Sewer Service Outside Corporate Limits
- 15.36.010 Policies for expansion or extension of city water and/or sewer service outside corporate limits.
- 15.36.020 Wholesale services to districts and associations.
- 15.36.030 Requests for contracts for direct retail service or wholesale service – Procedure.
- 15.36.040 Criteria for determining whether services should be provided.
- 15.36.050 Boundary review board approval required.
- 15.38 Annexation Criteria and Procedures
- 15.40 Drainage
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15.42
Stormwater Management
- 15.42.010 Findings of fact – Need and purpose.
- 15.42.020 Definitions.
- 15.42.030 General provisions.
- 15.42.040 Regulated activities.
- 15.42.050 General requirements.
- 15.42.060 Approval standards.
- 15.42.070 Maintenance, inspection and enforcement.
- 15.42.080 Administration.
- 15.42.090 Variances and appeals.
- 15.42.100 Infractions – Penalty.
- 15.42.110 Misdemeanors – Penalty.
- 15.42.120 Severability.
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15.04
Administrative Provisions for Water, Sewer and Surface and Stormwater Utility Billing
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Title 16
Environment
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16.20
City of Bellingham Environmental Procedures
- 16.20.010 Authority.
- 16.20.020 Definitions.
- 16.20.030 Additional definitions.
- 16.20.040 General requirements – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.050 Designation of responsible official.
- 16.20.060 Lead agency determination and responsibilities.
- 16.20.070 Timing and content of environmental review.
- 16.20.080 Categorical exemptions and threshold determinations – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.090 Categorical exemptions – Minor new construction.
- 16.20.100 Categorical exemptions and threshold determinations – Use of exemptions.
- 16.20.110 Environmental checklist.
- 16.20.120 Mitigated DNS.
- 16.20.130 Environmental impact statement (EIS) – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.140 Environmental impact statements – Additional considerations.
- 16.20.150 Comments and public notices – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.160 Comments and public notice – Additional considerations.
- 16.20.170 Using and supplementing existing environmental documents – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.180 SEPA decisions – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.190 SEPA decisions – Substantive authority.
- 16.20.200 SEPA policies.
- 16.20.210 Appeals and notice of action.
- 16.20.220 Compliance with SEPA – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.230 Forms – Adoption by reference.
- 16.20.240 Severability.
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16.30
Planned Actions
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
Waterfront District Planned Action
- 16.30.100 Waterfront district planned action area designation.
- 16.30.110 Waterfront district planned action – Purpose.
- 16.30.120 Waterfront district planned action – Findings.
- 16.30.130 Waterfront district planned action – Procedures and criteria for evaluating and determining projects as planned actions.
- 16.30.140 Waterfront district planned action – Review criteria.
- 16.30.150 Waterfront district planned action – Effect of planned action.
- 16.30.160 Waterfront district planned action – Permit process.
- 16.30.170 Waterfront district planned action – Monitoring and review.
- 16.30.180 Waterfront district planned action – General provisions.
- Exhibit A Waterfront district planned action mitigation measures.
- Exhibit B Waterfront district planned action – Transportation infrastructure phasing plan.
- Exhibit C Waterfront district planned action – Scope of biennial transportation report.
- 16.40 Repealed
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16.55
Critical Areas
- 16.55.010 Purpose.
- 16.55.020 Authority.
- 16.55.030 Jurisdiction.
- 16.55.040 Enforcement and penalties.
- 16.55.050 Relationship to other regulations.
- 16.55.060 Applicability.
- 16.55.070 Determination of requirement for critical area permit.
- 16.55.080 Minor critical area permits.
- 16.55.081 Essential public facilities.
- 16.55.085 Exemptions.
- 16.55.090 General requirements.
- 16.55.100 Public notice and administrative procedures.
- 16.55.110 Completion of the critical area review.
- 16.55.120 Variances.
- 16.55.130 Nonconformity and redevelopment.
- 16.55.140 Interpretation.
- 16.55.150 Appeals.
- 16.55.160 Fees.
- 16.55.170 Severability.
- 16.55.180 Best available science.
- 16.55.190 Protection of critical areas.
- 16.55.200 Review criteria.
- 16.55.205 Evaluation of critical areas and/or associated buffers.
- 16.55.210 Critical area report – Requirements.
- 16.55.220 Critical area report – Modifications to requirements.
- 16.55.230 Signs and fencing.
- 16.55.240 Mitigation requirements.
- 16.55.250 Mitigation sequencing.
- 16.55.260 Mitigation plan requirements.
- 16.55.270 Wetlands – Applicability.
- 16.55.280 Wetland ratings.
- 16.55.290 Critical area report – Additional requirements for wetlands and wetland buffers.
- 16.55.300 Wetland permit requirements.
- 16.55.310 Regulated activities.
- 16.55.320 Regulated activities in wetland buffers.
- 16.55.330 Stormwater management implications to wetlands and wetland buffers.
- 16.55.340 Wetland buffers.
- 16.55.350 Mitigation requirements specific to wetlands (see BMC 16.55.240, 16.55.250, and 16.55.260 for other mitigation requirements).
- 16.55.360 Critical aquifer recharge areas designation.
- 16.55.370 Designation of frequently flooded areas.
- 16.55.380 Critical area report – Additional requirements for frequently flooded areas.
- 16.55.390 Frequently flooded areas – Performance standards – General requirements.
- 16.55.400 Frequently flooded areas – Development standards.
- 16.55.410 Designation of geologically hazardous areas.
- 16.55.420 Designation of specific hazard areas.
- 16.55.430 Critical area report – Additional requirements for geologically hazardous areas.
- 16.55.440 Critical area report – Additional technical information requirements for specific hazards.
- 16.55.450 Performance standards – General requirements.
- 16.55.460 Performance standards – Specific hazards.
- 16.55.470 Designation of fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas.
- 16.55.480 Critical area report – Additional requirements for habitat conservation areas.
- 16.55.490 Performance standards – General requirements.
- 16.55.500 Performance standards – Specific habitats.
- 16.55.510 Definitions.
- 16.60 Land Clearing
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16.70
Grading
- 16.70.010 Title.
- 16.70.020 Authority.
- 16.70.030 Purpose.
- 16.70.040 Definitions.
- 16.70.050 Relationship to other permits.
- 16.70.060 Regulated activity.
- 16.70.070 Performance standards.
- 16.70.080 Exempt activity.
- 16.70.090 Minor grading.
- 16.70.100 Major grading.
- 16.70.110 Approval.
- 16.70.120 Fees/bonds.
- 16.70.130 Inspection.
- 16.70.140 Enforcement – Violation – Penalty.
- 16.70.160 Severability.
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16.80
Lake Whatcom Reservoir Regulatory Provisions
- 16.80.010 Title.
- 16.80.020 Authority.
- 16.80.030 Purpose.
- 16.80.040 Applicability.
- 16.80.050 Definitions.
- 16.80.060 Permitted uses.
- 16.80.070 Minimum site area for residential single development.
- 16.80.080 Development standards for residential single development.
- 16.80.090 Impervious and partially pervious surface limits.
- 16.80.100 Restriction on subdivisions.
- 16.80.120 Seasonal restrictions on land-disturbing activities.
- 16.80.130 Variances.
- 16.80.140 Appeals.
- 16.80.150 Enforcement and penalty.
- 16.80.160 Severability.
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16.20
City of Bellingham Environmental Procedures
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Title 17
Buildings and Construction
- 17.05 Purpose of Chapters 17.10 and 17.20 BMC
- 17.10 Building Codes
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17.20
Fire Code
- 17.20.010 Purpose – Adoption by reference.
- 17.20.020 IFC Chapter 1, Scope and Administration.
- 17.20.030 IFC Chapter 5, Fire Service Features.
- 17.20.040 IFC Chapter 9, Fire protection systems.
- 17.20.050 IFC Chapter 11, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings.
- 17.20.060 IFC Chapter 36, Marinas.
- 17.20.070 IFC Chapter 56, Explosives.
- 17.20.080 IFC Chapter 80, Referenced Standards.
- 17.20.090 Geographic limits.
- 17.20.100 IFC appendices.
- 17.30 Addressing and Street Naming
- 17.60 Sign Construction and Erection
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17.76
Construction in Floodplains
- 17.76.010 Definitions.
- 17.76.020 Lands to which this chapter applies.
- 17.76.030 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
- 17.76.040 Penalties for noncompliance.
- 17.76.050 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- 17.76.060 Interpretation.
- 17.76.070 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- 17.76.080 Establishment of development permit.
- 17.76.090 Designation of public works director as administrator.
- 17.76.100 Duties and responsibilities of the public works director.
- 17.76.110 Flood hazard reduction – General standards.
- 17.76.115 Essential public facility.
- 17.76.120 Anchoring.
- 17.76.130 Construction materials and methods.
- 17.76.140 Utilities.
- 17.76.150 Subdivision proposals.
- 17.76.160 Encroachments.
- 17.76.170 Specific standards.
- 17.76.180 Residential construction.
- 17.76.190 Nonresidential construction.
- 17.76.200 Manufactured homes.
- 17.76.205 Standards for shallow flooding areas (AO zones).
- 17.76.210 Floodways.
- 17.76.215 Coastal high hazard areas.
- 17.76.220 Appeal and variance procedures.
- 17.76.230 Conditions for variances.
- 17.76.240 Recreational vehicle.
- 17.82 Multifamily Housing
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17.90
Historic Preservation Ordinance
- 17.90.010 Title.
- 17.90.020 Purpose.
- 17.90.030 Definitions.
- 17.90.040 Historic preservation commission.
- 17.90.050 Register of historic places.
- 17.90.060 Review of changes to register of historic places.
- 17.90.070 Review and monitoring of properties for special property tax valuation.
- 17.90.080 Review of adaptive uses.
- 17.90.090 Fee schedule.
- 17.90.100 Penalties.
- Title 18 (Repealed)
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Title 19
Impact Fees
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19.04
Park Impact Fees
- 19.04.010 Findings and authority.
- 19.04.020 Applicability.
- 19.04.030 Intent and purposes.
- 19.04.040 Construction and interpretation.
- 19.04.050 Definitions.
- 19.04.060 Imposition of park impact fee.
- 19.04.070 Computation of the park impact fee amount.
- 19.04.080 Payment of fee.
- 19.04.090 Park impact fee service areas.
- 19.04.100 Park impact fee special revenue fund established.
- 19.04.110 Use of funds.
- 19.04.120 Refunds of fees paid.
- 19.04.130 Exemptions.
- 19.04.140 Credits.
- 19.04.150 Review.
- 19.04.160 Penalty provision.
- 19.04.170 Severability.
- 19.04.180 Effective date.
- 19.06 Multimodal Transportation Impact Fees
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19.08
School Impact Fees
- 19.08.010 Findings, purpose and applicability.
- 19.08.020 Authority.
- 19.08.030 Definitions.
- 19.08.040 School district eligibility.
- 19.08.050 School facilities plan requirements and procedures.
- 19.08.060 School impact fee.
- 19.08.070 Impact fee accounting.
- 19.08.080 Adjustments, waivers, appeals and arbitration.
- 19.10 Impact Fee Deferral Program
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19.04
Park Impact Fees
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Title 20
Land Use Development
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20.00
Zoning Tables
- 20.00.010 Alabama Hill neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.015 Barkley neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.020 Birchwood neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.030 Repealed.
- 20.00.031 City center neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.040 Columbia neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.045 Cordata neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.050 Cornwall Park neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.060 Edgemoor neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.070 Fairhaven neighborhood and urban village table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.090 Happy Valley neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.092 Irongate neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.095 King Mountain neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.100 Lettered Streets neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.110 Meridian neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.130 Puget neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.140 Roosevelt neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.150 Samish neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.160 Sehome neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.170 Silver Beach neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.180 South Hill neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.190 South neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.200 Sunnyland neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.210 York neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.220 WWU neighborhood table of zoning regulations.
- 20.00.230 Whatcom Falls table of zoning regulations.
- 20.04 Introductory Clauses
- 20.06 Zoning Classification System
- 20.08 Definitions
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20.10
General Provisions
- 20.10.010 Location and marking of property corners for building permits.
- 20.10.025 Retail establishments – Maximum size.
- 20.10.027 Restrictive covenants related to grocery stores.
- 20.10.030 Use of manufactured homes, vehicles and trailers.
- 20.10.033 Mobile and manufactured home parks (MHP) – Notice of sale, opportunity to purchase, and relocation standards.
- 20.10.035 Repealed.
- 20.10.036 Accessory dwelling units.
- 20.10.037 Short-term rentals.
- 20.10.040 Temporary uses.
- 20.10.045 Home occupations.
- 20.10.047 Confidential shelters.
- 20.10.048 Co-housing.
- 20.10.050 Site area.
- 20.10.060 Open space.
- 20.10.070 Height.
- 20.10.080 Yards.
- 20.10.090 Special conditions.
- 20.10.100 Prerequisite considerations.
- 20.12 General Standards
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20.13
Wireless Communication Facilities
- 20.13.010 Purpose.
- 20.13.020 Definitions.
- 20.13.030 Applicability/exemptions.
- 20.13.040 Nonconforming uses and structures.
- 20.13.050 Priority of location and prohibited locations.
- 20.13.060 Development standards.
- 20.13.070 Additional standards for residential single and residential multi districts.
- 20.13.080 Additional standards for commercial districts.
- 20.13.090 Additional standards for industrial districts.
- 20.13.100 Additional standards for institutional districts.
- 20.13.110 Additional provisions for public zones.
- 20.13.120 Temporary uses.
- 20.13.130 Wireless communication facility permit.
- 20.13.140 Special exceptions.
- 20.13.150 Application requirements and conditions of issuance.
- 20.13.160 General criteria for issuance of permits.
- 20.13.170 Federal requirements.
- 20.13.180 Removal of antennas and support structures.
- 20.13.190 Third party review.
- 20.14 Nonconformity
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20.15
Temporary Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness
- 20.15.010 Purpose.
- 20.15.020 Requirements for all temporary shelters, except temporary building encampments.
- 20.15.030 Requirements for temporary building encampments.
- 20.15.040 Permit required.
- 20.15.050 Frequency and duration for temporary safe parking areas, temporary tent encampments and temporary tiny house encampments.
- 20.15.060 Duration for temporary building encampments.
- 20.15.070 Application.
- 20.15.080 Waivers, decision and appeal.
- 20.15.090 Permit compliance.
- 20.15.100 Exemptions.
- 20.15.110 Other code provisions.
- 20.15A Interim Housing
- 20.16 Conditional Use Requirements and Procedures
- 20.17 Essential Public Facilities
- 20.18 Variance Procedure
- 20.19 Rezone
- 20.20 Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood Plan Amendments
- 20.22 Text Amendment Procedure
- 20.24 Interpretation of Land Use Development Ordinance and Appeal
- 20.25 Design Review
- 20.27 Repealed
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20.28
Infill Housing
- 20.28.010 Purpose and intent.
- 20.28.020 Applicability.
- 20.28.030 Process.
- 20.28.040 Definitions.
- 20.28.050 General standards.
- 20.28.060 Repealed.
- 20.28.070 Small lot.
- 20.28.080 Cottage.
- 20.28.090 Repealed.
- 20.28.100 Repealed.
- 20.28.110 Duplex/triplex/fourplex.
- 20.28.120 Shared court.
- 20.28.130 Garden court.
- 20.28.140 Townhouse.
- 20.29 Incentive Program for Innovative Affordable Homeownership Projects
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20.30
Residential Single Development
- 20.30.010 Applicability.
- 20.30.020 Purpose and intent.
- 20.30.030 Permitted uses.
- 20.30.040 Standard development regulations.
- 20.30.050 Repealed.
- 20.30.060 Parking.
- 20.30.070 Special conditions.
- 20.30.080 Prerequisite considerations.
- 20.30.090 Signs.
- 20.30.100 Accessory buildings and uses.
- 20.30.110 Fences.
- 20.30.120 Vision clearance triangle.
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20.32
Residential Multi Development
- 20.32.010 Applicability.
- 20.32.020 Purpose and intent.
- 20.32.030 Permitted uses.
- 20.32.040 Standard development – Regulations.
- 20.32.045 Single-family attached regulations.
- 20.32.050 Optional development regulations.
- 20.32.060 Parking.
- 20.32.070 Landscaping.
- 20.32.080 Special conditions.
- 20.32.090 Prerequisite considerations.
- 20.32.100 Signs.
- 20.32.110 Accessory buildings and uses.
- 20.32.120 Fences.
- 20.32.130 Vision clearance triangle.
- 20.33 Commercial Development
- 20.34 Repealed
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20.35
Subarea Plans, Overlay Districts and Development Agreements
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
Old Town Overlay District
- 20.35.055 Old town overlay district – Applicability.
- 20.35.060 Old town overlay district – Establishment of boundaries.
- 20.35.065 Old town overlay district – Permitted uses.
- 20.35.070 Old town urban village – Development regulations.
- 20.35.075 Old town overlay district – Parking.
- 20.35.080 Old town overlay district – Landscaping.
- 20.35.085 Old town overlay district – Signs.
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Article III.
Manufactured Home Park Zoning Overlay
- 20.35.100 Manufactured home park zoning overlay – Purpose and intent.
- 20.35.110 Manufactured home park zoning overlay – Applicability.
- 20.35.120 Manufactured home park zoning overlay – Establishment of boundaries.
- 20.35.130 Manufactured home park zoning overlay – Development regulations.
- 20.35.140 Manufactured home park zoning overlay – Permitted uses.
- 20.35.145 Manufactured home park zoning overlay – Use exception.
- 20.36 Industrial Development
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20.37
Urban Village
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
Samish Way Urban Village
- 20.37.100 Samish Way urban village – Applicability.
- 20.37.110 Samish Way urban village – Establishment of boundaries and land use areas.
- 20.37.120 Samish Way urban village – Permitted uses.
- 20.37.130 Samish Way urban village – Development.
- 20.37.140 Samish Way urban village – Street improvements.
- 20.37.150 Samish Way urban village – Parking.
- 20.37.160 Samish Way urban village – Landscaping.
- 20.37.170 Samish Way urban village – Signs.
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Article III.
Fountain District Urban Village
- 20.37.200 Fountain district urban village – Applicability.
- 20.37.210 Fountain district urban village – Establishment of boundaries and land use areas.
- 20.37.220 Fountain district urban village – Permitted uses.
- 20.37.230 Fountain district urban village – Development.
- 20.37.240 Fountain district urban village – Street improvements.
- 20.37.250 Fountain district urban village – Parking.
- 20.37.260 Fountain district urban village – Landscaping.
- 20.37.270 Fountain district urban village – Signs.
- 20.37.280 Fountain district village – Lighting.
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Article IV.
Fairhaven Urban Village
- 20.37.300 Fairhaven urban village – Applicability.
- 20.37.310 Fairhaven urban village – Establishment of boundaries and land use areas.
- 20.37.320 Fairhaven urban village – Uses.
- 20.37.330 Fairhaven urban village – Development regulations.
- 20.37.340 Fairhaven urban village – Street improvements.
- 20.37.350 Fairhaven urban village – Parking.
- 20.37.360 Fairhaven urban village – Landscaping.
- 20.37.370 Fairhaven urban village – Signs.
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Article V.
Waterfront District Urban Village
- 20.37.400 Waterfront district urban village – Applicability.
- 20.37.410 Waterfront district urban village – Establishment of boundaries and land use areas.
- 20.37.420 Waterfront district urban village – Uses.
- 20.37.430 Waterfront district urban village – Development regulations.
- 20.37.440 Waterfront district urban village – Sustainability.
- 20.37.450 Waterfront district urban village – Parking.
- 20.37.460 Waterfront district urban village – Complete streets.
- 20.37.470 Waterfront district urban village – Landscaping.
- 20.37.480 Waterfront district urban village – Signs.
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Article VI.
Downtown District Urban Village
- 20.37.500 Downtown district urban village – Applicability.
- 20.37.510 Downtown district urban village – Establishment of boundaries and land use areas.
- 20.37.520 Downtown district urban village – Uses.
- 20.37.530 Downtown district urban village – Development regulations.
- 20.37.540 Downtown district urban village – Parking.
- 20.37.550 Downtown district urban village – Landscaping.
- 20.37.560 Downtown district urban village – Signs.
- 20.38 Planned Development
- 20.39 Repealed
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20.40
Institutional Development
- Article I. General Provisions
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Article II.
Whatcom Community College Institutional District
- 20.40.100 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Applicability.
- 20.40.110 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Establishment of boundaries and land use districts.
- 20.40.120 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Process.
- 20.40.130 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Permitted uses.
- 20.40.140 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Standard development regulations.
- 20.40.150 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Parking.
- 20.40.160 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Landscaping.
- 20.40.170 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Signage.
- 20.40.180 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Lighting.
- 20.40.190 Whatcom Community College institutional district – Streets, utilities and access.
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20.42
Public Development
- 20.42.010 Introduction.
- 20.42.020 Purpose and intent.
- 20.42.030 Scope – Applicability – Reversion.
- 20.42.040 Land owned by the federal government.
- 20.42.050 Land owned by the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, the port of Bellingham, the Bellingham housing authority or the Bellingham school district and designated public.
- 20.50 Enforcement
- 20.52 Violations – Penalty
- 20.54 Effect
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20.00
Zoning Tables
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Title 21
Administration of Development Regulations
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21.10
Procedures and Administration
- 21.10.010 Purpose and scope.
- 21.10.020 Definitions.
- 21.10.030 Administration.
- 21.10.040 Types of land use decisions.
- 21.10.050 Concurrent review of multiple land use permits.
- 21.10.060 Optional consolidated permit process.
- 21.10.070 Exemptions.
- 21.10.080 Time frames for review.
- 21.10.090 Summary of process steps by review type.
- 21.10.100 Type I process – Minor administrative decisions.
- 21.10.110 Type II process – Administrative decisions.
- 21.10.120 Type III-A and III-B processes.
- 21.10.130 Repealed.
- 21.10.140 Type V process – City council quasi-judicial decisions.
- 21.10.150 Type VI process – City council legislative decisions.
- 21.10.160 Type VII – Historic place certificate of alteration.
- 21.10.170 Preapplication conference.
- 21.10.180 Preapplication neighborhood meeting.
- 21.10.190 Application.
- 21.10.200 Notice of application.
- 21.10.210 Minimum comment period.
- 21.10.220 Environmental review.
- 21.10.230 Notice of decision.
- 21.10.240 Effect of decision.
- 21.10.250 Procedures for appeal to the hearing examiner.
- 21.10.260 Vesting.
- 21.10.270 Interpretation.
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21.10
Procedures and Administration
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Title 22
Shoreline Master Program
- Preface and Introduction
- 22.01 Authority and Purpose
- 22.02 Shoreline Goals and Policies
- 22.03 Jurisdiction, Maps and Environment Designations
- 22.04 Shorelines of Statewide Significance
- 22.05 Applicability, Exemptions, Relationship to Other Regulations and Nonconformity
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22.06
Shoreline Permits
- 22.06.010 Permit process.
- 22.06.020 Submittal requirements.
- 22.06.030 Shoreline substantial developments.
- 22.06.040 Variances.
- 22.06.050 Conditional uses.
- 22.06.060 Fees.
- 22.06.070 Appeals.
- 22.06.080 State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance.
- 22.06.090 Expirations and extensions.
- 22.06.100 Permit revisions.
- 22.07 Administration and Legal Provisions
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22.08
General Policies and Regulations
- 22.08.010 Shoreline buffers.
- 22.08.020 Mitigation sequencing.
- 22.08.030 Critical areas.
- 22.08.040 Critical saltwater habitats (fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas).
- 22.08.050 Critical freshwater habitats (fish and wildlife conservation areas).
- 22.08.060 Critical area regulations for wetlands within the shoreline jurisdiction.
- 22.08.070 Flood hazard reduction.
- 22.08.080 Critical area regulations for geologic hazard areas within the shoreline jurisdiction.
- 22.08.090 Public access.
- 22.08.100 Shoreline native vegetation management.
- 22.08.110 Water quality, stormwater, and nonpoint pollution.
- 22.08.120 Shoreline modifications/stabilization.
- 22.08.130 Archaeological and historic resources.
- 22.08.140 Dredging and disposal.
- 22.08.150 In-water structures.
- 22.08.160 Clearing and grading.
- 22.08.170 Landfill.
- 22.08.180 Lighting.
- 22.08.190 Parking.
- 22.08.200 Signage.
- 22.08.210 Stormwater management facilities.
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22.09
Use Policies and Regulations
- 22.09.010 Aquaculture.
- 22.09.020 Boating facilities.
- 22.09.030 Commercial development.
- 22.09.040 Forest practices.
- 22.09.050 Industrial development.
- 22.09.060 Piers, floats, pilings – Lake Whatcom and Lake Padden.
- 22.09.070 Piers, floats, pilings within marine shorelines.
- 22.09.080 Recreational development.
- 22.09.090 Residential development.
- 22.09.100 Restoration and conservation.
- 22.09.110 Roads, railways, and utilities.
- 22.10 Definitions
- 22.11 Shoreline Designation Maps, Shorelines of Statewide Significance and Development Regulation Matrices
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Title 23
Land Division
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23.04
General Provisions
- 23.04.010 Title.
- 23.04.020 Purpose.
- 23.04.030 Authority – Relationship to state law.
- 23.04.040 Applicability.
- 23.04.050 Compliance.
- 23.04.060 Completion of public and private infrastructure.
- 23.04.070 Administrative officer.
- 23.04.080 Exemptions.
- 23.04.090 Resubdivision restriction.
- 23.04.100 Consent to access.
- 23.04.110 Model homes/units in preliminary plats.
- 23.04.120 Application and fees.
- 23.06 Definitions
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23.08
Plat Design, Lot Standards and Improvement Standards
- 23.08.010 General provisions.
- 23.08.020 Purpose.
- 23.08.030 Performance standards.
- 23.08.040 Maximum number of lots.
- 23.08.050 Minimum lot size.
- 23.08.060 Lot design standards.
- 23.08.070 Public infrastructure, dedications and improvement requirements.
- 23.08.080 Landscaping and design of infrastructure.
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23.10
Lot Line Adjustments
- 23.10.010 Approval required.
- 23.10.020 Application procedure for preliminary approval.
- 23.10.030 Decision criteria.
- 23.10.040 Review and preliminary approval process.
- 23.10.050 Final approval.
- 23.10.060 Filing with county auditor.
- 23.10.070 Effect of an approved lot line adjustment.
- 23.10.080 Copy furnished by applicant.
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23.12
Short and Cluster Short Subdivisions
- 23.12.010 Approval required.
- 23.12.020 Procedures.
- 23.12.030 Decision criteria.
- 23.12.040 Review and approval process.
- 23.12.050 Effect of decision.
- 23.12.060 Expiration.
- 23.12.070 Time limitations – Extension of a preliminary short or cluster subdivision.
- 23.12.080 Modifications to an approved preliminary short subdivision.
- 23.12.090 Application procedure for final short plat approval.
- 23.12.100 Filing with county auditor.
- 23.12.110 Copy furnished by surveyor.
- 23.12.120 Effect of an approved final short plat – Valid land use.
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23.16
Preliminary Plats and Cluster Preliminary Plats
- 23.16.010 Approval required.
- 23.16.020 Procedures.
- 23.16.030 Decision criteria.
- 23.16.040 Staff review and recommendation to the hearing examiner.
- 23.16.050 Hearing examiner review and action.
- 23.16.060 Effect of decision.
- 23.16.070 Expiration.
- 23.16.080 Time limitations – Extension of a preliminary plat.
- 23.16.090 Modifications to an approved preliminary plat.
- 23.20 Final Plats
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23.24
Binding Site Plans
- 23.24.010 Purpose.
- 23.24.020 Approval required.
- 23.24.030 Procedures.
- 23.24.040 Decision criteria – General binding site plan.
- 23.24.050 Review and approval process – General binding site plan.
- 23.24.060 Filing with county auditor – General binding site plan.
- 23.24.070 Effect of decision.
- 23.24.080 Expiration – General binding site plan permit.
- 23.24.090 Time limitations – Extension of a general binding site plan.
- 23.24.100 Modifications to an approved general binding site plan permit.
- 23.24.110 Application procedure for specific binding site plan approval.
- 23.24.120 Filing with county auditor – Specific binding site plans.
- 23.24.130 Effect of an approved specific binding site plan – Valid land use.
- 23.24.140 Copy furnished by surveyor – General and specific binding site plans.
- 23.30 Alteration and Vacations of Short Plats, Final Plats and Binding Site Plans
- 23.36 Survey, Mylar and Dedications
- 23.48 Variances and Departures
- 23.52 Penalty
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23.04
General Provisions
- Tables