Contents of Auburn City Code

Title 1 General Provisions
- Ch. 1.01 Code Adoption
- Ch. 1.02 Duty of Enforcement
- Ch. 1.04 General Provisions
- Ch. 1.08 City Classification
- Ch. 1.12 City Seal and Logo
- Ch. 1.16 Temporary Voter Registration Facilities
- Ch. 1.18 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Detention – Correctional Facility Advisory Inspection Standards
- Ch. 1.20 Right of Entry for Inspection
- Ch. 1.22 City Jail Prisoners Work Release Program
- Ch. 1.24 Penalties for Criminal Violations
- Ch. 1.25 Civil Penalties for Violations
- Ch. 1.27 Posting Public Notices
Title 2 Administration and Personnel
- Ch. 2.03 Mayor
- Ch. 2.06 City Council
- Ch. 2.07 Auburn Junior City Council
- Ch. 2.08 Independent Salary Commission
- Ch. 2.09 City Clerk
- Ch. 2.12 City Attorney
- Ch. 2.14 Municipal Court System
- Ch. 2.15 Finance Director
- Ch. 2.16 Auditing Officer
- Ch. 2.18 Airport Supervisor
- Ch. 2.21 Parks and Recreation Department
- Ch. 2.22 Park Code
- Ch. 2.23 Special Event Permits
- Ch. 2.24 Police Department
- Ch. 2.25 Planning and Development Department
- Ch. 2.26 Human Resources Department
- Ch. 2.27 Public Works Department
- Ch. 2.30 Board and Commissions Generally
- Ch. 2.33 Municipal Airport Advisory Board
- Ch. 2.36 Human Services Committee
- Ch. 2.39 Airport Zoning Commission
- Ch. 2.42 Parks and Recreation Board
- Ch. 2.43 Tree Board
- Ch. 2.45 Planning Commission
- Ch. 2.46 Hearing Examiner
- Ch. 2.48 Official Bonds
- Ch. 2.51 Compensation of Officers
- Ch. 2.54 Authorized Official Expenses
- Ch. 2.57 Civil Service System for Police Department
- Ch. 2.60 City Office Hours
- Ch. 2.63 Holidays, Vacations, Leaves and Insurance
- Ch. 2.64 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Ch. 2.66 Retirement Programs
- Ch. 2.69 City of Auburn Library Board
- Ch. 2.72 Cemetery
- Ch. 2.75 Emergency Preparedness
- Ch. 2.76 Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
- Ch. 2.77 Auburn Tourism Board
- Ch. 2.78 Fees for City Permits and Actions
- Ch. 2.80 Continuity of Government
- Ch. 2.82 Poet Laureate
- Ch. 2.84 Arts Commission
- Ch. 2.85 Public Art
- Ch. 2.86 Centennial Commission
- Ch. 2.87 Gifts and Donations
- Ch. 2.88 Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual
- Ch. 2.90 Indemnification for City Officials, City Employees and City Volunteers
- Ch. 2.92 Code of Ethics
- Ch. 2.94 Auburn Transportation Advisory Board
- Ch. 2.96 Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board
- Ch. 2.97 Monuments to Be Located in City Parks and on City Property
- Ch. 2.98 Auburn Business Improvement Area
Title 3 Revenue and Finance
- Ch. 3.02 Biennial Budget
- Ch. 3.04 Funds
- Ch. 3.06 Repurposing of Special Capital Funds
- Ch. 3.08 Warrants
- Ch. 3.10 Purchasing Policy
- Ch. 3.12 Public Contracts
- Ch. 3.14 Contracts for Architectural and Engineering Services
- Ch. 3.16 Claims against the City
- Ch. 3.18 Reimbursable Labor Rates
- Ch. 3.20 Local Improvement Districts
- Ch. 3.23 Transportation Benefit District
- Ch. 3.24 Assessments on Subdivided Land
- Ch. 3.25 Payback Agreements
- Ch. 3.28 Delinquent Assessments
- Ch. 3.30 Use of Collection Agencies
- Ch. 3.32 Fingerprinting Fees
- Ch. 3.36 Unclaimed Property
- Ch. 3.40 Water and Sewer Utility Tax
- Ch. 3.41 Solid Waste Garbage Utility Tax
- Ch. 3.42 Cable Television Utility Tax
- Ch. 3.44 Leasehold Excise Tax
- Ch. 3.48 Equipment Rental Fund
- Ch. 3.52 Admission Tax
- Ch. 3.53 Business and Occupation Tax
- Ch. 3.54 Business and Occupation Tax Administrative Code
- Ch. 3.56 Real Estate Excise Tax
- Ch. 3.58 Lodging Tax
- Ch. 3.59 Annexation Sales and Use Tax
- Ch. 3.60 Sales or Use Tax
- Ch. 3.61 Natural or Manufactured Gas Use Tax
- Ch. 3.64 Purchasing Policy
- Ch. 3.68 City Parks and Recreation Fees
- Ch. 3.72 Auburn Golf Course Fees
- Ch. 3.76 Jail Fees
- Ch. 3.80 Gambling Activities
- Ch. 3.84 Telephone Business
- Ch. 3.88 Utility Services
- Ch. 3.90 Emergency Response Costs
- Ch. 3.94 Multifamily Property Tax Exemption
- Ch. 3.98 Ambulance Transport
Title 4 (Reserved)
Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations
- Title 5 Div. I General Provisions
- Title 5 Div. II Specific Businesses
- Title 5 Div. III Miscellaneous Provisions
Title 6 Animals
- Ch. 6.01 Animal Control – General Provisions
- Ch. 6.02 Animal Control
- Ch. 6.04 Animal Licensing
- Ch. 6.08 Animals Running at Large
- Ch. 6.12 Grazing or Tethering
- Ch. 6.20 Mistreatment of Animals
- Ch. 6.24 Slaughtering
- Ch. 6.32 Animal Control
- Ch. 6.35 Dangerous Dogs
Title 7 (Reserved)
Title 8 Health and Safety
- Ch. 8.04 Food Establishments
- Ch. 8.08 Solid Waste
- Ch. 8.12 Public Nuisances
- Ch. 8.13 Graffiti Removal
- Ch. 8.14 Junk and Inoperable Vehicles
- Ch. 8.15 Impoundment of Unauthorized Vehicles on Public Property and in Highway Right-of-Way
- Ch. 8.16 Litter
- Ch. 8.18 Abandoned Shopping Carts
- Ch. 8.20 Vegetation
- Ch. 8.24 Fireworks
- Ch. 8.28 Noise
- Ch. 8.32 Outdoor Fires
- Ch. 8.36 Ultralights
- Ch. 8.40 Jumping from Bridges
- Ch. 8.44 Specific Section of Washington Laws, 1998, Chapter 133, Section 2(1) and (2) and RCW 70.155.080(1) and (2) Adopted by Reference
- Ch. 8.50 Enhanced 911 (E-911) Telephone System
Title 9 Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
- Ch. 9.01 Preliminary Article
- Ch. 9.02 General Provisions
- Ch. 9.04 Emergency Powers
- Ch. 9.06 Anticipatory Offenses
- Ch. 9.08 Aggressive Begging
- Ch. 9.10 Curfew Hours for Juveniles
- Ch. 9.12 Crimes Relating to Animals
- Ch. 9.14 Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm
- Ch. 9.18 Charitable Solicitations
- Ch. 9.22 Controlled Substances
- Ch. 9.24 Drug-Related Activities
- Ch. 9.26 Domestic Relations, Violation of Protective Orders, Custodial Interference
- Ch. 9.30 False Alarms
- Ch. 9.34 Firearms, Dangerous Weapons, Explosives
- Ch. 9.38 Frauds and Swindles
- Ch. 9.42 Harassment, Stalking
- Ch. 9.46 Liquor Regulations, Enforcement
- Ch. 9.50 Loitering
- Ch. 9.54 Malicious Mischief, Reckless Burning, Fire
- Ch. 9.58 Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, Perjury
- Ch. 9.62 Miscellaneous Crimes
- Ch. 9.66 Nuisances
- Ch. 9.70 Obstructing Governmental Operation
- Ch. 9.74 Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers
- Ch. 9.78 Public Disturbance
- Ch. 9.82 Public Indecency, Prostitution, Sex Crimes
- Ch. 9.84 Lewd Conduct and Related Offenses
- Ch. 9.86 Stay Out of Areas of Racing – SOAR
- Ch. 9.88 Social Card Games
- Ch. 9.90 Street Use Restrictions
- Ch. 9.94 Theft
- Ch. 9.96 Trespass and Burglary Tools
- Ch. 9.98 Trespassing on School Property
- Ch. 9.100 Regulation of Conduct on Public Transit Property
Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic
- Ch. 10.02 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan
- Ch. 10.04 Model Traffic Ordinance Adopted by Reference
- Ch. 10.05 Specified Sections of the 1994 Omnibus Drunk Driving Act and RCW 46.20.730 adopted by reference
- Ch. 10.06 RCW Title 46, Motor Vehicles, Adopted by Reference with the Exception of Any Felony Provisions
- Ch. 10.08 Traffic Violations Bureau
- Ch. 10.10 Traffic Safety School
- Ch. 10.12 Traffic Regulations
- Ch. 10.14 Driving or Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence
- Ch. 10.16 Driving When License Suspended or Revoked
- Ch. 10.20 Functional Classification
- Ch. 10.24 One-Way Streets and Alleys
- Ch. 10.28 Street Use Restrictions
- Ch. 10.32 School Patrol
- Ch. 10.36 Stopping, Standing and Parking
- Ch. 10.40 Municipal Off-Street Parking
- Ch. 10.41 Restricted Parking Zones
- Ch. 10.42 Automated Traffic Enforcement
- Ch. 10.44 Abandoned Vehicles on Private Property
- Ch. 10.48 Abandoned Vehicles on Public Property
- Ch. 10.52 Compression Brakes
- Ch. 10.54 Motorized Foot Scooters and Similar Devices
- Ch. 10.55 Personal Delivery Devices
- Ch. 10.56 Bicycles
- Ch. 10.58 Skateboard, Roller Skates and Coasters
- Ch. 10.60 Motorcycles
- Ch. 10.64 Parades
- Ch. 10.66 Cruising
- Ch. 10.68 Sitting or Lying on Public Sidewalks in Downtown and Neighborhood Commercial Zones
Title 11 (Reserved)
Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Works
- Ch. 12.02 General Provisions
- Ch. 12.04 Public Works Construction
- Ch. 12.06 Complete Streets Policy
- Ch. 12.08 Street Grades
- Ch. 12.12 Public Sidewalks
- Ch. 12.16 Sidewalk Construction
- Ch. 12.20 Driveways
- Ch. 12.24 Construction Permits
- Ch. 12.28 Barricades
- Ch. 12.32 Sidewalk Obstructions
- Ch. 12.36 Street Trees
- Ch. 12.40 Snow Removal from Sidewalks
- Ch. 12.44 Water on Sidewalks
- Ch. 12.48 Right-of-Way Vacations
- Ch. 12.52 Street Names
- Ch. 12.56 Airport
- Ch. 12.60 Right-of-Way Permits
- Ch. 12.64 Required Public Improvements
- Ch. 12.64A Required Public Improvements
- Ch. 12.66 Right-of-Way Construction Requirements
- Ch. 12.68 Memorial Sign Program
- Ch. 12.70 Street Payback Agreements
Title 13 Water, Sewers and Public Utilities
- Ch. 13.04 Water Service – General Regulations
- Ch. 13.06 Water Utility – General Regulations
- Ch. 13.08 Water Main Extensions and Payment
- Ch. 13.12 Protection of Water Supply
- Ch. 13.14 Water Shortage Emergency Response Regulations
- Ch. 13.16 Fire Hydrants
- Ch. 13.20 Sewers
- Ch. 13.22 Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Control Plans
- Ch. 13.24 Utility Rate Exemptions
- Ch. 13.28 Utility Bill Collection
- Ch. 13.32 Underground Wiring
- Ch. 13.32A Underground Wiring
- Ch. 13.36 CATV Systems
- Ch. 13.40 Facility Extensions
- Ch. 13.41 Utility Systems Development Charge
- Ch. 13.44 Electrical Franchise
- Ch. 13.48 Storm Drainage Utility
- Ch. 13.52 Third Party Billing Regulation
Title 14 Project Review
- Ch. 14.01 Purpose and Scope
- Ch. 14.02 Definitions
- Ch. 14.03 Types of Project Permit Decisions
- Ch. 14.04 Preapplication Conferences
- Ch. 14.05 Applications
- Ch. 14.06 Notice of Determination of Completeness
- Ch. 14.07 Notice of Application
- Ch. 14.08 Project Review Determinations
- Ch. 14.09 Issuance of Single Report
- Ch. 14.10 Hearings
- Ch. 14.11 Notice of Final Decision
- Ch. 14.12 Optional Consolidated Project Permit Process
- Ch. 14.13 Administrative Appeals
- Ch. 14.14 Exclusions
- Ch. 14.15 Project Review Time Periods
- Ch. 14.16 Immunity from Damage Claims
- Ch. 14.17 Judicial Review of Land Use Decisions Made by Local Jurisdictions
- Ch. 14.18 Water and Sewer Availability Certificates
- Ch. 14.20 Mobile Home Park Closure
- Ch. 14.21 Development Agreements
- Ch. 14.22 Comprehensive Plan
Title 15 Buildings and Construction
- Ch. 15.04 General Provisions
- Ch. 15.06 International Codes
- Ch. 15.07 Construction Administrative Code
- Ch. 15.08 Building Code
- Ch. 15.08A Building Code
- Ch. 15.12 Housing Code
- Ch. 15.16 Dangerous Buildings Code
- Ch. 15.20 Property Maintenance Code and Vacant Property Management
- Ch. 15.28 Electrical Code
- Ch. 15.32 Sign Code
- Ch. 15.36 Fire Code
- Ch. 15.36A Fire Code
- Ch. 15.38 Fire Protection Requirements
- Ch. 15.38A Fire Protection Requirements
- Ch. 15.40 Smoke Detectors
- Ch. 15.48 Moving Buildings
- Ch. 15.52 Building Numbering
- Ch. 15.56 Security Alarm Systems
- Ch. 15.64 Swimming Pools
- Ch. 15.68 Floodplain Development Management
- Ch. 15.72 Drainage Plans
- Ch. 15.74 Land Clearing, Filling and Grading
- Ch. 15.76 Historic Preservation
Title 16 Environment
- Ch. 16.06 Environmental Review Procedures
- Ch. 16.08 Shoreline Management Administrative and Permitting Procedures
- Ch. 16.10 Critical Areas
Title 17 Land Adjustments and Divisions
- Ch. 17.01 User Guide
- Ch. 17.02 General Provisions
- Ch. 17.04 Definitions
- Ch. 17.06 Boundary Line Adjustments
- Ch. 17.08 Boundary Line Eliminations
- Ch. 17.09 Short Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.10 Preliminary Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.12 Final Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.14 Improvement Requirements – Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.16 Neighborhood Circulation Plan
- Ch. 17.18 Modifications of Standards and Specifications
- Ch. 17.20 Subdivision Alterations
- Ch. 17.22 Subdivision Vacations
- Ch. 17.24 Binding Site Plans
- Ch. 17.26 Cluster Subdivisions
- Ch. 17.28 Infrastructure Conduit
Title 18 Zoning
- Ch. 18.01 User Guide
- Ch. 18.02 General Provisions
- Ch. 18.04 Definitions
- Ch. 18.07 Residential Zones
- Ch. 18.08 Northeast Auburn Special Area Plan and Auburn Gateway Planned Action
- Ch. 18.09 R-MHC Manufactured/Mobile Home Community Zone
- Ch. 18.21 Overlays
- Ch. 18.23 Commercial and Industrial Zones
- Ch. 18.25 Infill Residential Development Standards
- Ch. 18.29 DUC Downtown Urban Center District
- Ch. 18.31 Supplemental Development Standards
- Ch. 18.35 Special Purpose Zones
- Ch. 18.36 BP Business Park District
- Ch. 18.38 LF Airport Landing Field District, Overlay, and FAR Part 77 Surfaces
- Ch. 18.42 UNC Unclassified Use District
- Ch. 18.46A Temporary Uses
- Ch. 18.47 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
- Ch. 18.49 Flexible Development Alternatives
- Ch. 18.50 Landscaping and Screening
- Ch. 18.52 Off-Street Parking and Loading
- Ch. 18.53 Master Plans
- Ch. 18.54 Nonconforming Structures, Land and Uses
- Ch. 18.55 Outdoor Lighting
- Ch. 18.56 Signs
- Ch. 18.57 Standards for Specific Land Uses
- Ch. 18.59 Development Standards for Marijuana Related Businesses
- Ch. 18.60 Home Occupations
- Ch. 18.62 Surface Mining
- Ch. 18.64 Administrative and Conditional Use Permits
- Ch. 18.66 Hearing Examiner (Recodified as Chapter 2.46 ACC by Ord. 6442)
- Ch. 18.68 Zoning Map and Text Amendments
- Ch. 18.70 Variances, Special Exceptions, and Administrative Appeals
- Ch. 18.72 Administration and Enforcement
- Ch. 18.74 Location of Sexually Oriented Businesses
- Ch. 18.76 Planned Unit Development District (PUD) – Lakeland Hills South
- Ch. 18.78 Terrace View (TV) District
Title 19 Impact Fees
- Ch. 19.02 School Impact Fees
- Ch. 19.04 Transportation Impact Fees
- Ch. 19.06 Fire Impact Fee
- Ch. 19.08 Parks Impact Fees
Title 20 Franchises, Cable Franchises, and Leases
- Ch. 20.02 General Provisions
- Ch. 20.04 Utility and Telecommunication Franchises
- Ch. 20.06 Cable Franchises
- Ch. 20.08 Facilities Lease
- Ch. 20.10 Conditions of Public Way Agreements, Franchises, and Facilities Leases
- Ch. 20.12 Open Video Systems
- Ch. 20.14 Small Wireless Facilities within the Public Way
Tables
- Statutory References
- State Code Citation Table
- Cross-Reference Table
- Ordinance Table