It is the purpose of this title to provide for the orderly use of public rights-of-way by establishing clear guidelines, standards, and time frames for use of the public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 043-16 § 2)
This title is intended to provide the city with the broadest power permitted by constitutional and statutory authority to preserve the public peace, health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 043-16 § 2)
No requirement of this title shall be interpreted or applied in such a way as to impose a barrier to low impact development. All requirements of this title that have an effect on use of low impact development may be met using functionally equivalent low impact development practices as specified in the stormwater permit, the stormwater manual, or any low impact development general specifications adopted by the city.
(Ord. 043-16 § 2)
Nothing in this title is intended to create a cause of action or claim against the city of Port Orchard or its officials, employees, or agents running to specific individuals. Any duty created by the ordinances codified in this title is a general duty running in favor of the public.
(Ord. 043-16 § 2)