HomeMy WebLinkAbout5171 ORDINANCE NO. 2 / '
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City
of Bremerton, Washington, amending the Bremerton
Municipal Code to enact a new chapter, Chapter 11 18
entitled "Addressing "
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to
enact a new chapter relating to the designation of ways of travel and the addressing of property,
NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
SECTION]. Chapter 11 18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
"Addressing" is hereby created to read as follows
Chapter 11.18 ADDRESSING
11.18.010 Purpose.
This chapter provides the procedures and guidelines for regulating addressing within the
City of Bremerton
11.18.015 Powers and Duties of Department.
(a) The City Engineer, or his or her designee, is authorized and empowered to assign
and/or change numerical address designations of buildings and real property
(b) New addresses shall be assigned in conjunction with an approved building permit
and/or during the plat approval process
(c) Public street names shall be established during the plat approval process or by a
resolution adopted by the City Council Private street names shall be established and approved
by the City Engineer in accordance with this chapter
(d) The City Engineer, or his or her designee, is authorized to administer and
implement the provisions of this chapter and develop policies and procedures necessary to ensure
the proper implementation of these provisions
(e) The City Engineer, or his or her designee, is authorized and empowered to
designate streets if determined to be in the interest of public safety If there are multiple
segments or branches of a street, it will be at the City Engineer's discretion, in cooperation with
Cencom, as to the number of street names assigned
(f) The processing fees for assignment of new addresses and petitions for street
naming shall be in accordance with BMC 3 01010, Public Works and Utilities - Rate Table G
(g) The City Engineer, or his or her designee, is authorized and empowered to deviate
from the addressing criteria established by this chapter for the designation of streets and the
addressing of property as deemed necessary for public safety purposes
11.18.020 Address Grid Map.
(a) This chapter recognizes the Kitsap County Official Addressing Map and the
mapping grid established by City Ordinance No 837, dated June 1, 1928 The maps will be
utilized as a guide for assigning addresses within the City of Bremerton
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11.18.030 Definitions.
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall be defined as
follows
(a) "Address" means the appropriate combination of address number (numerical
designation), directional prefix or suffix, street name, and street type, e g , 2300 E 11 Street
(b) "Address grid system" means the theoretical network established by Kitsap
County and as modified for the 1928 address grid map as established per the City of Bremerton
Ordinance No 837 which is a theoretical network of uniformly spaced horizontal and
perpendicular lines used to establish regularly spaced intervals as the basis for assigning address
numbers
(c) "Avenue" means a way of travel that runs generally north and south
(d) `Boulevard" means a way of travel where the lanes of travel are separated, for
example, by a barner, landscaped area, or similar divider
(e) "Circle" means a small, loop -type way of travel where exit and entry are the
same
(f) "Commercial occupancies," for addressing purposes, means all other occupancy
groups not defined as residential occupancies (Typically constructed in accordance with the
International Building Code, for example, commercial occupancies would include retail stores,
office buildings, multifamily residential buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, warehouses, storage
buildings, churches, etc )
(g) "Court" means a way of travel, which runs generally east and west and ends in a
cul -de -sac
(h) "Cul -de -sac" means a way of travel that dead -ends with provisions for turning
around large emergency and public utility vehicles
(1) "Department" means the City of Bremerton Engineering Division within the
Public Works and Utilities Department
0) "Drive" means an irregular or diagonal way of travel
(k) "Group R occupancies," for addressing purposes, means all occupancies classified
as Group R in accordance with the International Building Code as adopted by the City of
Bremerton as well as all "residential occupancies" as defined herein
(1) "Group U occupancies," for addressing purposes, means all occupancies
classified as Group U in accordance with the International Building Code as adopted by the City
of Bremerton, as well as residential accessory buildings such as outbuildings, detached private
garages, sheds and carports constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code
(m) "Lane" means a way of travel which is usually on private property or road tract
and which is generally maintained with private funds
(n) "Loop" means a way of travel that has two exits or entrances originating from the
same way of travel
(o) "Place" means a way of travel that runs generally north and south and that is
generally parallel to, but shorter than, an avenue and ends in a cul -de -sac
(p) "Private street or road" means a street or road that is on private property and
which is maintained with private funds
(q) "Residential occupancies," for addressing purposes, means detached one- and
two - family dwellings and multiple single - family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three
stones in height with a separate means of egress, and typically constructed in accordance with
the International Residential Code
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(r) "Road" means a way of travel that has been designated as a road or which is an
extension of an existing road
(s) "Street" means a way of travel that runs generally east and west
(t) "Way" means a way of travel that runs generally east and west which is generally
parallel to, but shorter than, a street
(u) "Way of travel" means a roadway of any definition, including, but not limited to,
avenues, boulevards, circles, courts, drives, loops, places, lanes, roads, streets, and ways, which
is capable of carrying vehicular traffic
(v) "Street name sign" means a sign designating the name of a way of travel
11.18.040 Designation of Way of Travel
(a) Ways of travel running generally and predominantly east and west shall have a
numerical designation or a designated name for the entire way of travel in which they are
situated when initially named These shall generally have a street type designated as "Street"
(b) Ways of travel running generally and predominantly east and west but are not a
continuation of an existing numbered street may be designated by a name for the entire way of
travel
(c) Ways of travel running generally and predominantly north and south shall be
designated by a name for the entire way of travel in which they are situated when initially
named These shall generally have a street type designated as "Avenue"
(d) For annexed areas, the names shall remain the same except when deemed
necessary to be changed by the City of Bremerton for clarification for public safety purposes
(e) Ways of travel shall be designated by a name in accordance with Section
11 18 070
11.18.050 Compliance with Adopted Codes
(a) This chapter shall comply with Section 505 of the International Fire Code as
amended by BMC 18 02 060
11.18.060 Numerical Designation of Buildings and Real Property.
(a) Buildings with an occupancy classification other than Group U shall be
designated numerically For measurement purposes in determining the numerical designation, the
location of the main entrance to the property on which the building is situated or unimproved real
property shall be used
(b) Buildings with an occupancy classification of Group U, or buildings accessory to
those that are numerically designated, may be designated numerically at the discretion of the
director provided appropriate justification can be established indicating the need for a separate
numerical designation
(c) Buildings with multiple tenant spaces, suites or dwelling units shall receive one
numerical designation per building
(d) Community or public facilities without structures, such as parks and utilities, shall
also receive numerical designations
Exceptions
(1) Mini- storage complexes may have one address for multiple buildings
provided each building is designated with the numerical designation of the complex as well as
the individual unit designation and the site plan showing all building and unit designations is
submitted to and approved by the Engineering Division and Fire Department
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(2) Residential duplexes and triplexes shall have separate numerical
designations unless there are not enough numerical designations then each will have a Unit
Number
(3) Residential Units (such as townhouses) with zero lot lines and separate
outside entrances under separate ownership shall have individual numerical designations
(4) Portable classrooms and temporary structures shall use the main building
address unless separate addresses are required by the Fire Department
(e) Numerical designations shall be assigned based on the geographic direction of the
way of travel, as determined by observing its overall length and noting its general or
predominant direction as follows
(1) Even numerical designations shall be assigned to the north and east sides
of ways of travel and odd numerical designations shall be assigned to the south and west sides of
ways of travel
(2) The numbering for north and south running streets shall begin at 1 st Street
and the extension thereof Numbers north of 1 st Street shall begin with the One Hundred block
and get larger as they go north. Numbers south of 1 st Street shall begin with the One Hundred
Block and get larger as they go south Note see grid map adopted by City Ordinance No 837,
in 1928
(3) The numbering for the east and west running streets shall begin at the
point at east side of the Port Washington Narrows and begin with the One Hundred block and get
larger away from the Narrows as they proceed in each east or west direction Note see grid map
adopted by City Ordinance No 837, in 1928
(4) The numbering for areas annexed after 1977 shall remain the same
provided they may be changed by the City of Bremerton for clarification for public safety
purposes
(f) From the point of origin, when possible, even and odd numerical designations
shall be assigned sequentially and opposite one another for the entire way of travel in which they
are situated when initially named
Exceptions
(1) Buildings and real property situated on a circle, court, or loop shall be
numbered consecutively beginning at the point of origin and proceeding progressively around
such circle, court or loop in a clockwise direction
(2) Where there is a clear dividing line at the closed end, one side may be
even and the other side odd numbers
(g) Buildings with multiple tenant spaces, suites or dwelling units shall have the
suites /units further identified with suite, unit or apartment numbers Assignment of suite or
apartment numbers of commercial occupancies shall be from left to right facing the buildings or
units All suite, apartment or unit numbers shall use "100" numbers for units located on the first
floor of buildings, "200" numbers for units located on the second floor, "300" numbers for units
on the third floor, and continue likewise for successive floors Suite, unit or apartment numbers
on floor levels below the first floor (sub -grade levels) shall use the letter "S" preceding the
suite /unit numbers For example, on the floor level immediately below the first floor, "S 100"
numbers shall be used The next floor level down shall use "5200" numbers and continue
likewise for successive sub -grade or basement levels.
(1) Multi -umt commercial occupancies, other than Group R, shall have
suite /umt numbers in ten - number increments, whenever possible, to ensure adequate opportunity
for future changes to be numbered in correct order
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(2) Multi -umt commercial occupancies with Group R units shall have
suite /unit numbers consecutively For example, a multi -umt Group R building would have
suite /umts 100, 101, 102, 103 on the first floor, suite /units 200, 201, 202, 203 on the second
floor, etc A multi -unit Group R building with interior access corridors may use consecutive even
and odd numbers on opposite sides of the corridor Suite /umt numbers of different floors,
whenever possible, shall be "stacked ", for example, unit 112 should be directly below unit 212,
which would be directly below unit 312, etc
(h) Commercial tenant spaces, suites, or dwelling units that open directly to the face
of the building shall each have a separate whole numerical designation whenever possible
(i) The department is authorized to take all lawful action to change the address
numbers of parcels or units that do not meet the criteria of this chapter Address numbers will be
changed primarily for public safety reasons to ensure that adequate emergency services can be
directed to the address
Address numbers may be changed for the following reasons
(1) When duplicate address numbers are present
(2) When an odd numbered address is located among even numbered
addresses or when an even numbered address is located among odd numbered addresses
(3) In the event the address number is not consistent with the adjacent
addresses (I E 911 Burwell is located between 901 and 905 Burwell),
(4) In the event that the address does not match the proper block number as
required by the street grid map (I E 1100 Burwell is located on the 1400 block of Burwell)
0) The department is authorized to take all lawful action to make address changes to
addresses that do not meet the criteria of this chapter provided all of the following procedures are
followed
(1) A notice of intent to change the address number shall be sent via US Mail
to the property owner and other interested parties This may include the Post Office, CenCom,
and the Fire Department
(2) All notified parties shall have thirty (30) days to respond to the department
in writing with any comments on the proposed action These comments may be considered prior
to making an administrative decision
(3) If it is determined that the address number should be changed, a Notice of
Administrative Decision to change the address number will be sent via US Mail to all persons
impacted by the proposed action
(4) Appeal of the Administrative Decision may be made to the Administrative
Hearing Examiner in writing within thirty (30) days following the issuance of the notice of
decision in accordance with BMC 2 13 090
(5) When the process is complete, notice will be provided to each parcel
owner notifying them of the new address number assignment The parcel owners shall have the
new address numbers posted within thirty (30) days
11.18.070 Denoting of Ways of Travel (Street Naming).
(a) Ways of travel may be named when they serve a nummum of three or more
parcels, or three or more buildings with an occupancy group other than Group U Requests for
street names shall be petitioned to, and approved by, the department The street name is the
principal identifying component of a full street name, which in most cases should uniquely
distinguish a street from all others In addition to emergency response, addresses are used to
record the location of events and objects in databases throughout the county It is important that
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street names be easy to input correctly The following street name criteria reflect that need as
well as the needs of emergency response
(1) No street name shall be used more than once. For example, two streets
may not be named Cedar even if they have different street types
(2) Street names shall not sound alike For example, two streets may not be
named Stephen and Steven
(3) Names that tend to be mispronounced or misspelled shall not be used For
example, names like Javelina, Weimaraner, and Perseverance are either hard to spell or
pronounce and would be subject to increased scrutiny during the name review process
(4) Street names should be limited to thirteen characters or less
(5) Two -word names that sound like one -word names, or one -word names
that sound like two -word names shall not be used For example, names like Clearlake, Clear
Lake, and Baytree would not be acceptable
(6) Names that include directional words such as North, South, East, or West
shall be avoided For example, North East Beach would not be acceptable
(7) Names that include punctuation shall be used without the punctuation For
example, George's Rd would be approved as NW Georges Rd.
(8) No segment of any street shall have more than one name For example,
Riddell Road on one side of the street and Riddell Road NW on the other side of the street
(9) The department shall promote street name continuity For example, a
private or unmamtamed city or county street extending from the end of a dead -end city or county
maintained street shall retain the same name as the city or county street
(10) Street names shall not include any of the road types listed in Section
11 18 030 - Definitions For example, Mountain Loop Rd would not be an acceptable name
(b) Street name changes may be initiated by the City of Bremerton when the street
name fails to meet the criteria in subsection (a) of this section The department shall work in
cooperation with CenCom and other departments in making changes Except as detailed in this
section, existing street names shall not be required to meet the criteria of this chapter
(c) The department is authorized to take all lawful action to change a street name that
does not meet the criteria of this chapter provided all of the following procedures are followed
(1) A notice of intent to change the street name shall be sent via US Mail to
all persons impacted by the proposed action This may include the owners of properties which
are currently addressed on that street, the Post Office, CenCom, and the Fire Department
(2) All notified parties shall have thirty (30) days to respond to the department
in writing with any comments on the proposed action These comments shall be considered prior
to making an administrative decision
(3) If it is determined that the street name should be changed, a Notice of
Administrative Decision to change the street name will be sent via US Mail to all persons
impacted by the proposed action
(4) Appeal of the Administrative Decision may be made to the Administrative
Hearing Examiner in writing within thirty (30) days following the issuance of the notice of
decision in accordance with BMC 2.13 090
(5) When the street naming process is complete, notice shall be provided to
each parcel owner notifying them of the new street name The parcel owners on private or
unmamtained streets shall post new road signs within thirty (30) days
(d) All new or replaced road name signs shall be constructed and placed pursuant to
the City of Bremerton public works sign standards Costs and maintenance of any road signs for
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a private or unmaintamed street shall be the sole responsibility of the parcel owners on said
street
11.18.090 Display of Designations.
(a) The owner, occupant, tenant, lessee or any other person or entity having an
interest in any addressed building shall conspicuously display the numerical designation assigned
to such building The numerical designation shall be easily legible with numerals displayed upon
a contrasting background, for example, black on white, or white on blue, etc Whenever possible,
numerical designations should not be placed on window glazing.
(1) New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible
and visible from the street or road fronting the property These numbers shall contrast with their
background Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters Numbers shall
be a minimum of four (4) inches high with a mimmum stroke width of 0 5 inch Where access is
by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument,
pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure
(2) Housing developments which contain one hundred or more dwelling units
which alley ways are or may be used for access to dwelling units shall have four (4) inch high
minimum house numbers including street designation included The street designation may be a
smaller size, but no less than two (2) inches in size
(3) Address numbers for commercial buildings shall be twelve (12) inches
high and contrast with the background Individual unit/suite or space numbers or letter shall be
six (6) inches high, contrasting with the background, and visible from the approach side or angle
(b) Premises Identification Approved numbers or address shall be posted for all new
and existing buildings in such a position, facing the way of travel, as to be plainly visible and
legible from the street or road fronting the property If the numerical designation of the building
is not clearly visible from a named way of travel, the numerical designation shall also be
displayed near the main entrance to the property and the driveway entrance upon which the
building is situated During the construction of buildings, the numerical designation shall be
posted at the premises prior to requesting any department inspections
11.18.100 Enforcement.
(a) The City Engineer or City Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enforce this
chapter, in accordance with Chapter 104 BMC
SECTION 2. Severability If any one or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect
SECTION 3. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law
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PASSED by the City Council the day of ���� , 2011
WILL MAUPIN, ounpttVresident
Approved this O da y of �� �Y 2011
C
PATTY LFJ, Mayor
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
S NNON CORIN, Interim City Clerk RO ER A LUBOVICH, C3L orney
PUBLISHED the �o?` -�' day of C,e,m tW , 2011
EFFECTIVE the day of 2011
ORDINANCE NO 517 1 '
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ORDINANCE NO 5171
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending the Bremerton
Municipal Code to enact a new chapter, Chapter 11 18 entitled "Addressing "
PASSED by the City Council on the 7th day of December, 2011
The full text of this ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Office, 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600,
Bremerton, WA 98337
December 12, 2011
AD #20120424