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CLEARANCES
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Date Received in Council Office
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Originator:
Brenner
6/5/2015
6/9/2015
Introduction
Division Head:
6/23/15
Hearing
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TITLE OF DOCUMENT.
Ord. revising WCC 5.20 regarding use of fireworks
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Ordinance and exhibit {
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SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date: 6/23/2015
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hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
This ordinance amends WCC 5.20 to add a new section 5.20.095 to limit the use of fireworks to 61PM on July 3 to noon on July 5, and from 6 pm on
December 31 to noon on January 2.
COMMITTEE ACTION.
COUNCIL ACTION.•
6/9/2015: Introduced 7 -0
6/23/2015: Adopted 7 -0, Ord. 2015 -026
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Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Ord. 2015 -026
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PROPOSED: _Brenner and Mann
SPONSORED BY: Consent
INTRODUCTION: June 9, 2015
ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -026
AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 5.20, FIREWORKS
WHEREAS; Chapter 5.20 of the Whatcom County Code regarding the permitting of
fireworks has not been updated in many years; and
WHEREAS, while Washington State Fireworks Law (RCW 70.77) permits the
discharge of consumer fireworks during designated times from June 28th through July 5th, it
also allows cities and counties the authority to adopt regulations on the use of fireworks
that are more restrictive than state law; and
WHEREAS, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office, some 169 cities and
counties have restrictions or bans in place related to fireworks; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council desires to recognize the traditional use of
fireworks to celebrate the United States of America's Independence Day and our New Years'
Day; and
WHEREAS, the Council also recognized the need to respect public concerns
regarding the impact of fireworks on counties, including the potential for fires and on the
welfare of military veterans, children, animals, and those who have to work the day before
and the day after holidays; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that
Chapter 5.20 of the Whatcom County Code is hereby amended to add a section titled Period
of Use, as outlined in Exhibit A to this Ordinance.
BE it ' 4 'VIQRDAINED that the effective date of this ordinance shall be July 1,
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EXHIBIT A
(WCC 5.20, FIREWORKS)
FIREWORKS
5.20.095 Period of Use.
Consumer fireworks may be used or discharged as follows:
a. Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 3;
b. Between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight on July 4;
c. Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 5;
d. Between the hours of 6 p.m. on December 31 and 1 a.m. on January 1 of the
subsequent year, and as provided in RCW 70.77.311.