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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 13
Chapter 13.08
Section 13.08.010
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.08 Utility Cost Recovery Methods

Section 13.08.010 Purpose of Chapter

Pursuant to the authority conferred in the Municipal Water and Sewer Facilities Act, chapter 35.91 RCW, this chapter is enacted to encourage the private construction of municipal water and sewer systems by providing means for the recovery of the costs of installation through a charge to later users of the systems who did not contribute to the capital costs thereof. Further, this chapter also authorizes the City, as determined by the Director of Public Works and approval of the City Council, to establish assessment reimbursement areas as a means for the City to recover the cost of utility improvements funded by the City, (or obligated by the City for reimbursement) which directly benefit those properties located within the assessment reimbursement area.

Date Passed: Monday, March 31, 2025

Effective Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

ORD C36654 Section 8