2814ORDINANCE NO.2814
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.02 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "BUILDING PERMITS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16.02 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Building Permits"is amended as
follows:
16.02.040 Unplatted Areas: Nobuildingpermit or other development permit shall be issued for any lot,tract
or parcel of land divided in violation of Chapter 58.17 RCW or the platting ordinances and
regulations ofthe city.No building permit or other development permit shall be issued for any
unplatted property nototherwise permitted tobe issueda building permit unlessthe City Council
finds thatthe public interestwill notbe adversely affected by the issuance ofsuch a permit.The
standards to determine if the public interest will be adversely affected includes but is not limited
to consideration of the installation or existence of adequate sewer and water,conformance to lot
size requirements,existence ofstreet, sidewalkand curb improvements,access tothe site, allas
respects the proposed building site and the surrounding area.The CityCouncil may condition the
issuance of a building permit on unplatted land on the installation or completion of such utility,
street and sidewalk improvements or other conditions as the CityCouncil upon recommendation
of staff shall deem appropriate.The CityCouncil shall make the grant of the privilegeto build on
unplatted land specific as to the proposed building activity and personal to the applicant. The
grant of such privilegeshall expire ifa building permit is not obtained within six (6) months of the
adoption of the resolution provided for herein unless the applicant requests and obtains an
additional thirty (30) day extension from the Community Development Director. Any request for
the thirty (30) day additional extension must be submitted in writing to the Community
Development Director prior to the expiration of the six (6)month limitation period.The Community
Development Director has the discretion to grant the additional extension only when no significant
development code changes have occurred or will occur during the extension period,there is
demonstrable proof of substantial progress made by the applicant,and the request serves the
public health,safety and welfare.No more than one (1) thirty (30)day additional extension may
be granted to any applicant.The City Council shall only direct the issuance of such a permit by
a resolution of the City Council.The following construction is exempt from City Council resolution:
A.Remodeling of an existing,conforming building.
B.Construction of a temporary structure.
C.Fences
D.Signs
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be inforce five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on May 24,2016
Todd Voth,Mayor
ATTEST
APPROVED AS TO FORM: