This title shall be known as the University Place Public Works Code, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.” “This code” shall also include other provisions of the UPMC that are referenced herein.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
The purposes of this code are:
A. 
To establish standards for public and private improvements to real property;
B. 
To ensure reasonable and safe development of property;
C. 
To protect the health, safety, welfare and property of the public;
D. 
To establish street vacation procedures and to implement the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)
This code establishes the standards for the construction, improvement and maintenance of transportation and storm drainage facilities, utilities, grading and clearing, emergency vehicle access, and related amenities, whether such activities occur in public rights-of-way or on private lands. Further, this code establishes procedures to administer these standards.
(Ord. 395 § 3, 2003; Ord. 518 § 1, 2008)