This title shall be cited as the "city of Edgewood development standards." It may also be known as the development code, or hereinafter referred to as "this title" or "this code."
(Ord. 03-203 § 1; Ord. 16-482 § 2 (Exh. F))
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The purpose of this title is to implement the city of Edgewood comprehensive plan, as adopted and subsequently amended. The goal is to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of Edgewood's citizens by guiding planning and land use decisions. This title promotes development, reduced street congestion, and enhanced fire and public safety. It also encourages adequate public infrastructure, such as transportation, domestic water, sanitary sewer, sanitary septic, schools, parks, and storm drainage. Additional goals of this code are to:
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Promote quality building and development that is compatible with the surrounding environment, and enhances the community.
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Support a variety of affordable housing opportunities for Edgewood's diversifying population and enhance a safe and livable community.
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Pursue a strong and diverse economy that protects the neighborhood character.
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Protect the natural environment and preserve environmentally sensitive areas.
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Improve human services as the community changes and diversifies.
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Balance transportation needs of the community with regional objectives by improving both street and multimodal transportation systems.
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Provide adequate public facilities and services to support land development.
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Maintain effective administration and enforcement of the regulations contained herein.
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Require the use of low impact development (LID) practices to the maximum extent feasible, as described under Minimum Requirement No. 5 in the 2015 Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual (as adopted in Chapter 13.05 EMC, and any revisions thereto). Variances from minimum development standards, dimensions, and/or requirements may be allowed (pursuant to EMC § 18.50.080) to accommodate the use and installation of LID system(s).
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The standards and regulations contained herein are enacted for the benefit of the public at large and not for the benefit of any one person or groups of persons. The city does not intend to create a duty to enforce this code except to the public at large.
(Ord. 03-203 § 1; Ord. 16-482 § 2 (Exh. F))
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The development standards is EMC Title 18 (this title). This title contains many chapters, which are enumerated and represented in a format in conjunction with EMC Title 18. For example, Chapter 10, Introduction, is represented as Chapter 18.10 EMC.
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Each chapter contains sections and subsections. Sections are enumerated and represented in the following format: EMC § 18.10.020, Intent and purpose. Subsections are enumerated in the following format:
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Each chapter begins with a listing of the sections and a statement of that chapter's purpose and applicability. General definitions and abbreviations are contained in Chapter 18.20 EMC, Definitions. In some instances, specialized definitions may be found within the chapter where those definitions are used. Cross-references to other chapters and sections of this title and to other titles within the Edgewood Municipal Code can be found throughout this title.
(Ord. 03-203 § 1)