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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 12
Chapter 12.13
Section 12.13.010
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.13 Road, Street, and Highway Transportation Project Cost Recovery

Section 12.13.010 Purpose of Chapter

Pursuant to the authority conferred by chapter 35.72 RCW, this chapter is enacted to encourage the private construction of specified public roads, streets and highway transportation projects required by ordinance by providing means for the recovery of the costs of installation by developers 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 to permit the City to recover the cost of specified public roads, streets, and highway projects funded by the City which directly benefit those in the Assessment Reimbursement Area required for further development.

Date Passed: Monday, March 31, 2025

Effective Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

ORD C36653 Section 1