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IDATE: April 7, 1983 . INTRODUCED BY: Johnson
PROPOSED BY: Building & Codes Admin.
ORDINANCE NO. 83 -31
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 W.C.C.,
THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE, TO ALLOW TEMPORARY DWELLINGS
FOR DISABLED FAMILY MEMBERS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is a public
need to allow.for the placement of temporary dwellings on lots of
record for disabled family members,needing care and assistance; and,
WHEREAS, the Official Whatcom County Zoning Ordinance'does
not provide for said use; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter,
conducted a public hearing and prepared Findings, Reasons and 'ioti
recommending adoption of an amendment to Title 20 W.C.C. allowing
for such dwellings; arid,
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County SEPA Official has issued a
Final Declaration of Non- Significance dated February 10,, 1983;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
that Title 20, the Official Wh,atcom County.Zoning Ordinance, be and
hereby is amended to:allow for temporary dwellings for disabled
family members in residential districts as set forth in Exhibit "A ".
.APPROVED this 21st day of April , 1983.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTT <<'^� WHATCOM COUNTY, ,WASHINGTON
Clerk of `the Couiicil
Villiam P. Roehl
Vice - Chairman .-
APPROVED AS' TO FORM:
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APPROVED �' \ - {�)
VET �D
JOHN
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BRUCE . L. DI S ND ,
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Cou
ty Executives'=
Published and
April 29,'3:
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This ordinance becomes effective
on
May 2, 1983 "�
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EXHIBIT "A"
AS AMENDED BY COUNCIL - APRIL 21, 1983
NOTE: The following amendment to Title 20 W.C.C.
shall be inserted as, a conditional use in
all residential districts:
A manufactured home of 600 square feet or less, a
fully serviced travel trailer or motor home, to provide
temporary dwelling space for family members who, due to
professionally documented physical or mental disorders,
or risks of such disorders require daily supervision and
care where such care is being provided by members of the
family who reside on the property; provided:
1. Such conditional use shall-only be permitted
on fully serviced parcels on which applicant
can meet setback, ingress, egress, height
restrictions, and lot coverage requirements;
2. The temporary home shall be connected to an
approved water and adequate capacity sewage
disposal system;
3. When the need for daily care no longer becomes .
necessary the temporary home shall be removed;
4. The permit shall be valid for a one -year period.
Said permit may be extended on a yearly basis
provided that an affidavit is furnished by
the family member providing the supervision
and care to the disabled person that the cir-
cumstances requiring the original permit
remain in effect.