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BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE
Supplement No. 11 – May 2009
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Title 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Chapters:
2.01 ELECTED OFFICIALS - PERS
2.02 CITY COUNCIL
2.03 MAYOR
2.05 DEPARTMENTS AND DIRECTORS
2.06 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
2.07 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2.09 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
2.10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
UTILITIES
2.12 PLANNING COMMISSION
2.13 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING EXAMINER
2.14 INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
2.15 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
2.16 FIRE DEPARTMENT
2.17 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2.18 AUDIT COMMITTEE AND CITY AUDITOR
2.19 POLICE DEPARTMENT
2.20 BONDS FOR OFFICERS
2.26 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
2.28 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM
2.30 CIVIL SERVICE
2.32 ARTS COMMISSION
2.34 GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
2.36 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
2.38 LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.46 EMPLOYEE AWARD PROGRAM
2.48 EMPLOYEES IN MILITARY
2.50 MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF
COMPENSATION PROGRAM
2.62 BREMERTON MUNICIPAL COURT
2.74 TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION AND EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT
2.76 PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL CODE
2.78 REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
2.82 NAMING OF PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
2.88 DISABILITY ACTION COMMITTEE
2.90 INDEMNITY OF PERSONNEL
2.92 OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
(Revised 5/09)
2.96 CODE OF ETHICS
2.98 BREMERTON RESERVE OFFICER BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
2.100 PUBLIC ACCESS CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
2.06-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 2.06
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
Sections:
2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED.
2.06.020 APPOINTMENT.
2.06.030 DUTIES.
2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT.
2.06.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED.
There is hereby created the Office of the City Attor-
ney which shall serve as the Legal Department for the
City pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington and
the Charter of the City of Bremerton for the purpose of
representing the City in all legal matters involving the
City. The office shall be managed by the City Attorney
who shall serve as its director, and who shall be respon-
sible for hiring and supervising employees of the office.
The City Attorney shall oversee the civil and prosecu-
tion divisions of the office and the Office of Risk Man-
agement established pursuant to Chapter 2.92 BMC.
(Ord. 5075 §1, 2009: Ord. 4966 §3, 2006: Ord. 4808,
Amended, 07/26/2002; Ord. 4793, Amended,
05/05/2002; Ord. 4152 §1, 1988)
2.06.020 APPOINTMENT.
The City Attorney shall be appointed by the Mayor
subject to confirmation by the City Council. The resig-
nation of the City Attorney shall be effective upon the
acceptance of resignation by the Mayor. (Ord. 4808,
Added, 07/26/2002)
2.06.030 DUTIES.
To accomplish the directives of the City Charter
and requirements of state law, the functions of the
Office of the City Attorney shall include, but not be lim-
ited to:
(a) Advise the Mayor, boards, commissions,
department heads, Council and its committees, and
other City officials and officers, including the rendering
of formal legal opinions when so requested or when it
appears to the attorney advisable to do so.
(b) Attend all regular and special meetings of the
Council, unless excused by the President of the Council.
(c) Prepare, draft, approve as to form, or supervise
the preparation of ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds,
contracts and/or agreements, and such other and similar
instruments as may be required by the business of the
City.
(d) Represent the City in criminal prosecutions in
Municipal Court and appellate courts.
(e) Represent the City in all litigation and admin-
istrative proceedings in which the City is involved either
as a plaintiff or defendant, or recommend the appoint-
ment of special counsel therein.
(f) Attend meetings of the Civil Service Commis-
sion, pension boards, and other commissions, boards, or
committees required by law, or as directed by the Coun-
cil, or requested by the chair of such board or commis-
sion.
(g) Facilitate bond issues; provided, this shall not
mean the rendering of an opinion on the validity of the
bonds in any case where special bond counsel has been
retained by the City or by any prospective bond buyer.
(h) On request of the Mayor or Council participate
in intergovernmental relations affecting the City.
(i) Keep litigation files and records, and copies of
all other official written communications, and deliver
same to successors of the Office of the City Attorney.
(j) Direct or participate in proceedings for the
vacation of streets, condemnation of land, land acquisi-
tion, sale of surplus properties, and related legal transac-
tions.
(k) Prepare and administer the budget for the
Office of the City Attorney.
(l) Serve as advisor and/or participant in labor
negotiations and approve labor contracts as to form.
(m) Coordinate and assist in obtaining information
and legal opinion from Municipal Research as requested
by the Mayor, Council President, or Chair of the Audit
Committee.
(n) Prepare and/or approve ballot measures and
levies.
(o) Interpret substance, form, and applicability of
the City Charter and ensure consistency of all ordi-
nances, resolutions, and administrative rules therewith.
(p) Manage the Office of Risk Management. (Ord.
5075 §2, 2009: Ord. 4966 §4, 2006: Ord. 4808,
Amended, 07/26/2002; Ord. 4152 §1, 1988)
2.06.040 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT.
The City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys
shall not engage in any legal practice outside the Office
of the City Attorney that would interfere or conflict with
the duties of this office. (Ord. 5029 §1, 2007: Ord. 4808,
Amended, 07/26/2002; Ord. 4152 §1, 1988)
2.09-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 2.09
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sections:
2.09.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED.
2.09.020 DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL
SERVICES AND DIVISION
MANAGERS - POSITIONS
CREATED AND
APPOINTMENT.
2.09.030 FINANCE DIVISION CREATED
- DUTIES.
2.09.050 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CREATED - DUTIES.
2.09.060 OFFICE OF HUMAN
RESOURCES CREATED -
DUTIES.
2.09.080 BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS
TELEVISION (BKAT)
DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES.
2.09.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED.
There is hereby created the Department of Financial
Services.
(a) Divisions. The Department of Financial Ser-
vices shall consist of the following divisions, as well as
any other divisions established by the City Council:
(1) Finance;
(2) Office of the City Clerk;
(3) Human Resources; and
(4) Bremerton Kitsap Access Television
(BKAT).
(b) Duties. The Director of Financial Services
shall be in charge of the Department of Financial Ser-
vices and all divisions established thereunder. The
duties enumerated in each division as set forth in this
chapter may be reassigned within the Department of
Financial Services at the discretion of the Director of
Financial Services for the purpose of achieving work
efficiencies. The Director of Financial Services is also
responsible for the management of the Conference Cen-
ter operating fund. (Ord. 5075 §3, 2009: Ord. 4983 §1
(part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2,
2004)
2.09.020 DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL
SERVICES AND DIVISION
MANAGERS - POSITIONS
CREATED AND APPOINTMENT.
(a) Department Director - Appointment. There is
hereby created the position of Director of Financial Ser-
vices who shall be in charge of the Department of Finan-
cial Services and all divisions established thereunder.
The Director of Financial Services shall have complete
charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be
responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the
Department. The Director of Financial Services shall be
appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the
City Council, on the basis of professional experience,
education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted
practices relating to the duties of the Department. All
appointees to the position of Director of Financial Ser-
vices are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in
Chapter 2.05 BMC.
(b) Division Managers - Appointment. There are
hereby created the positions of Finance Officer, Human
Resources Manager, City Clerk, and Public Access
Manager as managers for their respective divisions. The
managers (hereinafter "managers" or "division manag-
ers") shall manage the operations of their respective
divisions and shall report directly to the Director of
Financial Services. The division managers shall be
appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Direc-
tor of Financial Services, subject to the approval of the
Mayor, on the basis of professional experience, educa-
tion and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices
relating to the duties of the division. All appointees to
the division manager positions shall serve as "at will"
employees subject to termination by the Director of
Financial Services without cause at any time with no
notice or hearing unless otherwise provided pursuant to
an applicable rule or regulation, the City Charter, ordi-
nance, or terms and conditions as approved by the City
Council. (Ord. 5075 §4, 2009: Ord. 5003 §2, 2007: Ord.
4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord.
4900 §2, 2004)
2.09.030 FINANCE DIVISION CREATED -
DUTIES.
There is hereby created the Finance Division for the
purpose of performing all finance and accounting func-
tions of the City of Bremerton. The division shall be
managed by the Finance Officer who shall serve as the
City Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Finance
Officer to:
(a) Be responsible for assisting in the management
of the City’s investment and debt portfolios.
(b) Assist City administration in budget prepara-
tion and monitoring.
(c) Maintain the accounting system in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
(d) Maintain the payroll system.
(e) Exercise control of accounts payable and pur-
chasing.
(f) Maintain an inventory of capital assets.
(g) Collect and account for all City funds.
The Finance Officer shall perform such other duties
as the Mayor and Director of Financial Services may
direct or as may be required by law. (Ord. 4983 §1
(Revised 5/09)2.09-2
(part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2,
2004)
2.09.050 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CREATED - DUTIES.
There is hereby created the Office of the City Clerk
for the purpose of performing all records management
functions of the City. The division shall be managed by
the City Clerk. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk to
act as the official records keeper of the City and in such
capacity shall perform those duties as required by the
laws of the state, City Charter or City Code.
The City Clerk shall perform such other duties as
the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may
direct or as may be required by law. (Ord. 4983 §1
(part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord. 4900 §2,
2004)
2.09.060 OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CREATED - DUTIES.
There is hereby created the Office of Human
Resources. The division shall be managed by the
Human Resources Manager. It shall be the duty of the
Human Resources Manager to:
(a) Assist City departments with recruitment, test-
ing and hiring as applicable.
(b) Advise City departments on professional per-
sonnel management practices including performance
evaluations and employee relations.
(c) Support City Labor Negotiator and negotia-
tions advisory team.
(d) Conduct employee training and counseling.
(e) Administer employee benefit programs.
(f) Maintain personnel records.
(g) Perform salary surveys.
(h) Serve as liaison between the administration
and Civil Service Commission.
(i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of
the City Workers Compensation Program.
(j) Request background checks for all new hires.
The Human Resources Manager shall perform such
other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial
Services may direct or as may be required by law. (Ord.
4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4982 §1, 2006: Ord. 4966 §5
(part), 2006)
2.09.080 BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS
TELEVISION (BKAT) DIVISION
CREATED - DUTIES.
There is hereby created the Bremerton Kitsap
Access Television (BKAT) Division for the purpose of
performing all public access television functions of the
City. The division shall be managed by the Public
Access Manager. It shall be the duty of the Public
Access Manager to manage the production, program-
ming and operation of the local access television station.
The Public Access Manager shall perform such
other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial
Services may direct or as may be required by law. (Ord.
4983 §1 (part), 2006: Ord. 4966 §5 (part), 2006: Ord.
4900 §2, 2004. Formerly 2.09.060)
2.50-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 2.50
MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF
COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Sections:
2.50.010 POLICY STATEMENT.
2.50.020 APPLICABILITY,
EXCLUSIONS AND
EXEMPTIONS.
2.50.030 SALARY PLAN.
2.50.031 ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY
BAND LEVELS.
2.50.032 ACTUAL SALARY RATE.
2.50.034 INITIAL BENEFITS FOR
DEPARTMENT HEADS.
2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND
LEAVE BENEFITS.
2.50.050 DEFERRED
COMPENSATION/INSURANCE
OPTIONS.
2.50.060 RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
2.50.070 MEDICAL AND DENTAL
INSURANCE BENEFITS.
2.50.080 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION.
2.50.090 SEVERANCE PAY.
2.50.010 POLICY STATEMENT.
(a) It is the policy of the City of Bremerton to pro-
vide a management and professional compensation pro-
gram which enables the City to employ staff who
possess the necessary skills and abilities to effectively:
(1) Manage the delivery of existing City ser-
vices and the provision of essential municipal govern-
ment support functions;
(2) Evaluate and plan future service needs;
(3) Advise and support the policy-making
activities of the City’s elected officials; and
(4) Implement policy changes enacted by the
elected representatives of the citizens of Bremerton.
(b) It is also the policy of the City of Bremerton to
structure the classification and compensation program
for management and professional staff in a manner
which assures that:
(1) The actual duties assigned to a classifica-
tion are appropriate to the assigned level of responsibil-
ity;
(2) Compensation levels are consistent with
the level of responsibilities assumed by staff and appro-
priate to the City’s financial circumstances;
(3) Individual salary rates appropriately
reflect each person’s performance and experience at the
responsibility level assumed with the City of Bremer-
ton.
(c) The provisions of this program shall be applied
equally to all persons included in the program without
discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation; or
mental, physical or sensory handicap, unless based upon
a bona fide occupational qualification. (Ord. 4305 §1 (in
part), 1991).
2.50.020 APPLICABILITY, EXCLUSIONS
AND EXEMPTIONS.
(a) Applicability. The provisions of the program
adopted by this chapter shall only apply to salaried man-
agement and professional appointive positions desig-
nated as such and authorized in the City’s annual
budget; provided, however, for the City Auditor, the
responsibilities of the Mayor shall be exercised by the
Audit Committee, and for the City Attorney, Mayoral
approvals shall be forwarded to the City Council and
may be modified by the Council President.
(b) Exclusion from Representation. All classifica-
tions and all positions within classifications covered by
this program along with other City officials represent
"the employer" for purposes of labor relations. As such,
no classification and no position within a classification
which is included in a representation unit for the pur-
pose of collective bargaining under the State of Wash-
ington’s public employee collective bargaining statutes
contained in Chapter 41.56 RCW shall be included in
this program.
(c) Noncoverage and Exemption under Fair Labor
Standards Act. No classification, no position within a
classification and no incumbent of a position which does
not qualify for noncoverage or exemption from the Fair
Labor Standards Act shall be included in this program.
(Ord. 4539, Amended, 12/18/1995; Ord. 4462 §1, 1994;
Ord. 4461 §3, 1994; Ord. 4452 §1, 1994; Ord. 4430 §1,
1993; Ord. 4408 §1, 1993; Ord. 4387 §1, 1992; Ord.
4358 §2, 1992; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991)
2.50.030 SALARY PLAN.
A salary plan for management and professional
staff shall be structured and salaries set for covered
employees as follows:
(a) Each position included in BMC 2.50.020 shall
be assigned to a salary band. Assignment of positions to
bands shall be based upon general salary levels paid by
municipal governments of similar size, demography and
financial resources for similar responsibilities. A salary
survey for each position shall be conducted every five
(5) years or as otherwise appropriate to ensure correct
assignment to salary bands. The survey shall be con-
ducted in conformance with a plan which shall be pre-
sented to the City Council prior to implementation and
which shall specify: (1) the municipal governments to
(Revised 5/09)2.50-2
be included in the survey; (2) the criteria used to select
the municipalities for inclusion; (3) identification of the
procedures to be used; and (4) personnel assigned to
conduct the survey.
(1) Band Differential. The percentage differ-
ential between the maximum rates of salary bands shall
be approximately five (5) percent.
(2) Band Range. Salary rates of a band range
shall have eight (8) rates. Rate 1 is approximately five
(5) percent below Rate 2. Rate 2 through Rate 8 in the
band shall be spread approximately two and one-half
(2.5) percent. The spread between the minimum and
maximum rates shall be approximately twenty-two (22)
percent. (Ord. 4984 §1, 2006: Ord. 4401 §1 (in part),
1993)
2.50.031 ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY BAND
LEVELS.
The City Council shall provide for adjustments to
salary band levels as are consistent with the Council’s
CPI salary adjustment policy each year. (Ord. 4984 §2,
2006: Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993)
2.50.032 ACTUAL SALARY RATE.
Each person included in the plan shall have his or
her actual salary rate set as follows:
(a) Initial Rate. The salary rate of a person upon
appointment to a management or professional position
shall be set no lower than Rate 1 of the salary band to
which an employee’s position is assigned. When it is in
the best interest of the City, the City Council may autho-
rize an initial salary of a newly hired person at a rate
which exceeds Rate 1.
(b) In-Range Rate Adjustment. Each person hired
on or after January 1, 1993, shall be eligible for a salary
rate advancement upon completion of twelve (12) full
months at each rate in the salary band. Each person
employed in a position in the plan on January 1, 1993,
shall be eligible for a salary rate advancement on Janu-
ary 1st of each calendar year. To receive an in-range rate
adjustment, the employee must be evaluated as "meets
expectations" (or equivalent) on his or her work perfor-
mance evaluation. Those employees who receive a rat-
ing that exceeds the rating "meets expectations" (or
equivalent) may be eligible to receive an additional
adjustment. The adjustment, if in excess of one (1) rate,
shall be determined by recommendation of the depart-
ment head and Mayor, with the approval of the City
Council.
A rate advancement that was denied may be granted
following a minimum sixty (60) day review period of
the employee’s performance.
Notwithstanding the above, when it is in the best
interest of the City, the City Council upon the recom-
mendation of the Mayor may authorize an in-range
adjustment to provide additional salary in instances of
promotion, to provide for internal equity corrections, or
for another reason deemed appropriate by the City
Council.
(c) Rate at Upgrading or Downgrading. Upon the
City Council’s approval of downgrading a person’s
classification to a lower salary band, the person’s initial
salary rate will be set at the same rate in the new band
that was in effect in the former salary band. In the event
a person’s salary rate exceeds the maximum rate of the
salary band to which his or her position is assigned on
the date of downgrading, his or her actual salary rate
shall be frozen until such time as the maximum rate of
the new band is equal to or greater than his or her actual
salary and, at such time, the employee’s salary rate shall
be set at the maximum rate of the salary band to which
his or her position is assigned.
In the event an employee is moved from one (1)
classification to another classification which is at a
higher salary band or, if an employee’s classification is
moved from one (1) band to a higher band, the
employee’s salary rate at the higher band shall be set at
the next step which is higher than the salary he or she
was receiving at the former band.
Time the employee had served at the former step
shall be used in determining the time required to
advance to the next step of the new band. (Ord. 4984 §3,
2006: Ord. 4551, Amended, 05/23/1996; Ord. 4458 §1,
1994; Ord. 4401 §1 (in part), 1993)
2.50.034 INITIAL BENEFITS FOR
DEPARTMENT HEADS.
When it is in the best interest of the City, the City
Council may authorize increased or additional benefits
in hiring a department head beyond those specified in
this chapter. Any extraordinary benefits must be
included in the department head’s employment contract
approved by the City Council. (Ord. 4551, Added,
05/23/1996)
2.50.040 WORK SCHEDULES AND LEAVE
BENEFITS.
(a) Work Schedules. Full-time managers and pro-
fessional staff shall arrange such work schedules as are
needed for the effective accomplishment of work and
which shall be the equivalent of forty (40) hours per
week, including paid holiday, vacation and sick leave
time. The work schedules of part-time managers and
professional staff shall be apportioned accordingly.
Alternative work schedules to the forty (40) hour week
may be authorized by the department director and the
Human Resources Manager. Managers and professional
staff may be called back to their work place at any time
to respond to emergencies. Managers and professional
staff covered by this program are non-covered or
2.50-3 (Revised 5/09)
exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime
provisions.
(b) Holiday Time. Managers and professional staff
shall receive a full day of time off without loss of com-
pensation for each holiday observed by the City on the
day the City observes the holiday and one additional
floating holiday. Holidays observed by the City are:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
In addition, similar time off without loss of com-
pensation is granted for any other holiday which the
City Council takes specific official action to observe.
(c) Vacation Leave Time. Managers and profes-
sional staff shall be granted vacation time off without
loss of compensation based upon years of employment
in management or professional position as follows:
Managers and professional staff employed in a
position covered by this plan on January 1, 1991 shall be
granted 20 days of vacation time off during each calen-
dar year without loss of compensation until they have
completed five full years of employment and qualify for
25 days each calendar year. Upon hire and with the
approval of the Mayor, the vacation leave time granted
a new staff member may be set at 20 days or if a current
City employee at 25 days.
(1) Vacation Availability - Adjustment at
Hire or Separation. Annual vacation leave is granted in
full on January 1 of each calendar year; however, a pro-
rata increase shall accrue on the employee’s anniversary
date in the year the employee qualifies for a larger vaca-
tion benefit. Managers and professional staff who are
hired or who separate from employment with the City
within a budget year receive vacation days on a pro-
rated basis which covers the time of employment.
(2) Vacation Eligibility. Vacation time is
taken in segments of one whole day or more. Vacation
leave available to a manager at the beginning of a vaca-
tion leave is to be sufficient to cover any vacation time
to be taken.
(3) Minimum Vacation Use and Scheduling.
Sufficient vacation time is to be taken each year so as to
have no more than five (5) days of the leave allocated in
a calendar year added to the amount carried forward to
the following year. Vacation leave is scheduled by
mutual agreement with immediate superiors. Unused
vacation leave may be used for unexpected emergency
absences.
(4) Maximum Unused Vacation: The maxi-
mum vacation time that shall be allowed to carry for-
ward from one calendar year to the next is as follows:
In the event a manager has not reduced his or her
vacation balance to the maximum allowable carryover
at the end of a calendar year, excessive days are for-
feited unless the Mayor grants an extension of time
beyond the end of the calendar year during which all
vacation days which exceed the maximum allowable
carryover are to be taken.
(5) Vacation Pay-Out. Upon separation from
City employment, unused vacation time will be paid to
the manager in a cash payment after the vacation bal-
ance has been adjusted as described in (c)(1) above.
Vacation time paid out will not exceed maximums
established in (c)(4) above.
(d) Sick Leave Accrual.
(1) Rate. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of
twelve (12) full days per year and is proportionately
credited to sick leave balances each pay period.
(2) Maximum Sick Leave Balance. Sick leave
may be accrued to a maximum of 125 days. Upon reach-
ing a maximum of 125 days, no further accrual is added
until such time as sick leave time is taken. Accrued sick
leave time is provided as a form of self-insured short
term disability coverage and no cash payment for
unused sick leave time is made under any circumstances
not covered in (d)(2) below.
(3) Banked Sick Leave for Certain Managers:
Any person covered by this Program who was employed
by the City on January 20, 1985 and who had accrued,
unused sick leave time set aside in a sick leave bank at
that time shall have the banked time remain on record
and made available for his or her use. Upon service
retirement from City service, the person shall receive
payment of thirty-five percent (35%) of banked sick
leave time to a maximum of 120 banked days (a maxi-
mum of 42 paid days). In the event the person dies while
through 2 full years 15 days
through 5 full years 20 days
after 5 full years and
thereafter
25 days
Years of
Continuous Employment Maximum Balance
0 through Five (5) years 20 Days
More than Five (5) years 30 Days
(Revised 5/09)2.50-4
employed with the City, the person’s estate shall be paid
for all days of banked time.
(4) Sick Leave Incentive. Anyone who takes
two (2) days or less of sick leave in a full calendar year
shall have one day added to his or her vacation leave bal-
ance at the beginning of the following calendar year.
(5) Sick Leave Use. Sick leave is charged in
one day segments and must be accrued prior to use in
order to qualify for paid sick leave time off. Shorter
periods of absence due to any of the reasons provided
below are administered by the Mayor under Chapter
2.50.040 (a) and are not charged to sick leave balances
for salaried employees. Sick leave is available up to the
amount of accrued sick leave balance days and may be
used for:
i. Temporary disability resulting from
personal illness or injury.
ii. Providing care for children under the
age of 18 when they have a health condition that
requires parental supervision or treatment.
iii. Attending medical, dental and/or ocu-
list appointments as needed for preventive or rehabilita-
tive health personal care or a child’s care, when such
care requires parental presence to supervise or authorize
treatment.
(6) Notification of Sick Leave Use. A person
who is absent or expects to be absent from work due to
causes specified in (5) above is to promptly notify the
City by telephone or otherwise by 9 a.m., if possible, of
the day of his or her scheduled work day.
(7) Sick Leave During Authorized Paid
Leave. A person who becomes ill or is injured during
paid vacation, may request the conversion of the vaca-
tion leave to sick leave with pay by promptly notifying
the City of the illness or injury and providing such infor-
mation as is required by the City to verify the appropri-
ateness of such a conversion.
(8) Sick Leave Documentation and Approval.
Within three days after returning to work, a person who
has been absent on sick leave is to submit such forms
and provide such information as is required by the City
to approve the payment of sick leave. The Mayor may
require a person to demonstrate that he or she has sought
treatment or require other verification needed to assure
that the person is fit for duty or as needed to approve
paid sick leave for the absence.
(9) Sick Leave Retirement Payment. An
employee who retires from City service on a PERS or
LEOFF service or disability retirement, shall be pro-
vided a Sick Leave Retirement Payment at thirty-five
percent (35%) of the employee’s accrued and unused
sick leave hours to a maximum of 35% of 960 hours (a
maximum total of 336 hours). The payment will be
made to the employee at the employee’s regular hourly
wage rate in effect at the time of retirement.
(10)Payment of Sick Leave Upon Death. In the
event of the death of an employee, the employee’s estate
shall be paid for the total accrued and unused sick leave
hours at the employee’s regular hourly wage rate in
effect at the time of death.
(e) Bereavement Leave. Three (3) days of
bereavement leave are allowed for attending funerals in
the State of Washington and five (5) days for attending
out of state funerals upon the death of a member of the
immediate family. Immediate family is defined as
spouse, child, stepchild, mother, father, step-parents,
mother/father in-law, brother, sister, brother/sister in-
law, grandparents and grandchildren of both an
employee and his or her spouse. Bereavement leave may
be charged to unused sick leave, vacation time or may
be taken as unpaid leave by the employee.
(f) Jury Duty, Witness Leave. Leave of absence
with pay for the purpose of reporting to Jury Duty or if
subpoenaed as a witness for the City is provided. Any
juror or witness fees received by a person for the perfor-
mance of such duties shall be assigned to the City.
(g) Military Leave. A leave of absence with pay
for a period not to exceed 15 working days is granted for
the purpose of responding to training orders as a mem-
ber of the organized military reserves of the United
States or of the State of Washington.
(h) Administrative Leave. The Mayor may place
any manager or professional staff member on paid
administrative leave for up to 30 working days under
circumstances which make it appropriate that the person
be absent from the work place during the investigation,
resolution or pendency of procedures appropriate to the
circumstances involving the manager or staff member.
The Mayor may place other lawful conditions upon the
person on administrative leave as are deemed appropri-
ate by the Mayor.
(i) Leave of Absence. A leave of absence without
compensation may be granted by the Mayor for a period
of 30 working days and may be subsequently extended
with the approval of the City Council. (Ord. 5074 §1,
2009; Ord. 4551, Amended, 05/23/1996; Ord. 4305 §1
(in part), 1991)
2.50.050 DEFERRED
COMPENSATION/INSURANCE
OPTIONS.
The City will contribute a total of four percent (4%)
of gross salary to options selected by each person from
City deferred compensation and/or tax exempt benefits
made available through approved City policies. (Ord.
4305 §1 (in part), 1991)
2.50-5 (Revised 5/09)
2.50.060 RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Each manager or staff member covered by this Pro-
gram will be enrolled in the Federal OASDI and/or State
of Washington LEOFF I or II, or PERS I or II retirement
system for which he or she qualifies. Contributions to
the respective retirement systems by the City and by
each employee will be made in conformance with Fed-
eral FICA Laws and State Retirement Laws. (Ord. 4305
§1 (in part), 1991)
2.50.070 MEDICAL AND DENTAL
INSURANCE BENEFITS.
(a) A manager or staff member covered by this
program and who qualifies for and is a member of the
LEOFF I or II, and PERS I and II State Retirement Sys-
tems has the same medical and dental insurance plans,
coverages and premium payments made available to
him or her as are granted to the represented employees
employed in his or her department who are included in
that particular system. A manager or staff member who
can provide documentation of alternative medical insur-
ance coverage may elect to receive one hundred fifty
dollars ($150.00) per month in lieu of enrolling in a
medical plan offered by the City. Effective January 1,
2007, the City will pay one hundred (100) percent of the
cost of coverage for employees and dependents for
vision coverage provided through the Association of
Washington Cities.
(b) Effective January 1, 2007, the City will offer
short-term disability insurance coverage to management
and professional employees on a voluntary basis, which
will be paid by the employee through payroll deduction.
(Ord. 4984 §4, 2006: Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991)
2.50.080 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION.
Each manager and staff member shall receive such
workers’ compensation benefits as are provided by the
City pursuant to State laws. A manager or staff member
who incurs a work-related illness or injury and who
qualifies to receive workers’ compensation benefits
shall be allowed to use accrued sick leave to supplement
the workers’ compensation benefits so as to provide the
same salary he or she would have received for full-time
active service, taking into account that workers’ com-
pensation payments are not subject to federal or social
security taxes. In no event shall the combination of
workers’ compensation and sick leave exceed the
amount of an employee’s regular salary at any time of
the disability period. (Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991)
2.50.090 SEVERANCE PAY.
Unless otherwise provided pursuant to the City
Charter, ordinance, or civil service rule or regulation as
applicable, a manager or professional staff member may
be separated from employment without cause ("at will")
from a position included in this program upon receiving
thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice of separation or
pay in lieu of all or part of said notice. A person so sep-
arated shall not have the right to displace any other per-
son employed by the City by virtue of employment in a
management or professional position. The person so
separated shall receive severance pay upon separation
based upon years of employment with the City as fol-
lows:
(a) Through two (2) full years of employment: two
(2) months’ severance pay.
(b) Through five (5) full years of employment: two
and one-half (2.5) months’ severance pay.
(c) Over five (5) years of employment: three (3)
months’ severance pay. (Ord. 4810, Amended,
09/14/2002; Ord. 4305 §1 (in part), 1991)
2.90-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 2.90
INDEMNITY OF PERSONNEL
Sections:
2.90.100 DEFENSE AND
INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
2.90.200 DUTIES OF CITY OFFICIALS,
BOARD MEMBERS,
COMMISSIONERS OR
EMPLOYEES.
2.90.100 DEFENSE AND
INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
(a) POLICY - The City of Bremerton shall provide
legal defense and will pay all legitimate claims, settle-
ments, judgments, and associated costs for its officials,
board members, commissioners, employees and their
marital communities, named as parties or defendants in
claims or lawsuits as a result of acts or omissions made
in the good faith performance of the City’s business.
(b) NOTIFICATION - Within 7 days after receipt
of a claim or suit against them, a City official, board
member, commissioner or employee shall tender it to
the office of risk management. (Ord. 4107, 1987)
2.90.200 DUTIES OF CITY OFFICIALS,
BOARD MEMBERS,
COMMISSIONERS OR
EMPLOYEES.
All City officials, board members, commissioners
or employees named as parties to a claim or defendants
in such a lawsuit shall cooperate to the fullest extent
with the City Attorney, Risk Management Specialist
and other authorized representatives. This shall include,
but is not limited to, providing requested information,
statements, testimony, exhibits and documents. Failure
to fully cooperate shall result in City’s withdrawal of
defense and shall absolve City of all responsibility for
payment of judgments and settlements. (Ord. 5075 §6,
2009: Ord. 4107, 1987)
2.92-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 2.92
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Sections:
2.92.010 CREATED.
2.92.020 FUNCTIONS.
2.92.030 RESPONSIBILITY - SAFETY,
LOSS REDUCTION,
PREVENTION.
2.92.040 INSURANCE/SELF-
INSURANCE/POOLED
COVERAGE PROGRAMS.
2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT -
SELF-INSURED WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLAIMS.
2.92.060 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT -
NON-LITIGATION CLAIMS.
2.92.070 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT -
LITIGATION CLAIMS.
2.92.080 CLAIMS NEGOTIATION,
DISCUSSION, AND
REPORTING.
2.92.090 RECOVERY OF LOSSES.
2.92.010 CREATED.
(a) Office. There is created the Office of Risk
Management within the City Attorney’s Office. The
supervisor of said office shall be the City Attorney, or
designee.
(b) Position. The Office of Risk Management shall
be administered by the Risk Management Specialist, or
other assigns, subject to the direction and supervision of
the City Attorney, or designee. The Risk Management
Specialist shall report directly to the City Attorney, or
designee. The duties of the Risk Management Specialist
may be assigned to one or more employees in the City
Attorney’s Office who shall hereinafter be referred to in
this chapter as "Risk Management Specialist."
(c) References in Code. All references in the
Bremerton Municipal Code to the Risk Manager shall
mean the Risk Management Specialist. (Ord. 5075 §7
(part), 2009: Ord. 4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808,
Amended, 07/26/2002; Ord. 4556, Amended,
06/13/1996; Ord. 3394 §1, 1985)
2.92.020 FUNCTIONS.
The Office of Risk Management shall be responsi-
ble for:
(a) Loss reduction or prevention where such
reduction or prevention is cost effective;
(b) Transfer of risks to other parties where feasible
through the purchase of insurance, and/or risk retention
through a system of self-insurance and/or participation
in programs providing pooled coverage, in whatever
combination is most responsible and cost effective;
(c) Coordination and handling of all claims,
including workers’ compensation claims;
(d) Oversight and coordination with other City
departments, through the City’s Safety and Health Com-
mittee, of an effective employee safety program within
the City; and
(e) Writing interdepartmental rules as he or she
deems appropriate for the implementation and adminis-
tration of this chapter. (Ord. 5075 §7 (part), 2009: Ord.
4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended, 07/26/2002;
Ord. 4556, Amended, 06/13/1996; Ord. 3394 §2, 1985)
2.92.030 RESPONSIBILITY - SAFETY, LOSS
REDUCTION, PREVENTION.
(a) The Risk Management Specialist shall be
responsible for risk identification, analysis and control
and shall oversee and assist the City’s Safety and Health
Committee with its development and administration of
the City’s Safety Program.
(b) The Risk Management Specialist will oversee
and assist the City’s Safety and Health Committee to
provide safety training to all City employees and ensure
that required certifications for employees are kept cur-
rent. He or she shall also become actively involved in
the ongoing training programs provided by Human
Resources and other departments and ensure that a por-
tion of that training is on safety awareness and loss pre-
vention.
(c) The Risk Management Specialist is a perma-
nent member of the City’s Safety and Health Committee
and shall oversee and work with the Committee to
ensure compliance with all applicable WISHA direc-
tives, provide input, and offer advice and assistance in
helping the Committee to achieve its stated goals. The
Risk Management Specialist shall maintain the file of
minutes of each Committee meeting.
(d) The City Attorney shall advise and recommend
to all City departments appropriate contractual clauses
providing for indemnity, hold harmless and insurance
provisions. The Risk Management Specialist shall
review all proposed City contracts, permits and leases to
ensure that all contractual provisions relating to insur-
ance, indemnity and hold harmless provisions ade-
quately protect the City. (Ord. 5075 §7 (part), 2009:
Ord. 4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended,
07/26/2002; Ord. 4556, Amended, 06/13/1996; Ord.
3994 §3, 1985)
2.92.040 INSURANCE/SELF-
INSURANCE/POOLED
COVERAGE PROGRAMS.
The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for
the procurement and administration of all insured, self-
(Revised 5/09)2.92-2
insured and/or pooled property, casualty and liability
coverage programs:
(a) The Risk Management Specialist may, with the
approval of the City Attorney, negotiate with insurance
brokers for any type of insurance and may recommend
that the City engage the services of such brokers;
(b) The Risk Management Specialist shall pur-
chase, with the approval of the City Attorney and City
Council, all insurance policies, funded self-insurance
programs, pooled coverage and related services, and
shall administer the same. The Risk Management Spe-
cialist, with the approval of the City Attorney, is autho-
rized to bind property, casualty, and surety insurance
coverage without prior approval by City Council subject
to budget authority. Within sixty (60) days of binding
coverage, the Risk Management Specialist shall advise
City Council that coverage was bound and seek City
Council approval for continuation of the bound cover-
age;
(c) The Risk Management Specialist shall make
an annual report to the City Council regarding insurance
coverage and the level of retained risk, and such other
reports as may be required by the Council. (Ord. 5075
§7 (part), 2009: Ord. 5007 §1, 2007: Ord. 4966 §6
(part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended, 07/26/2002; Ord.
4556, Amended, 06/13/1996; Ord. 3994 §4, 1985)
2.92.050 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT - SELF-
INSURED WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLAIMS.
The Risk Management Specialist, or designee, shall
be responsible for the direction and monitoring of all
workers’ compensation claims to a fair and equitable
conclusion.
(a) Every employee shall immediately complete
the appropriate report form when work-related injury or
illness occurs and promptly forward same to the desig-
nated supervisor, who is responsible for immediately
forwarding to the Risk Management Specialist with any
pertinent comments. The Risk Management Specialist
shall complete the employer section.
(b) The Risk Management Specialist may coordi-
nate activity on workers’ compensation claims, includ-
ing time loss, medical verification, and instruction
involving progress of the claim.
(c) The Risk Management Specialist shall coordi-
nate with the City Attorney for retaining such outside
expertise as necessary for the resolution of claims.
These may include, but are not limited to, doctors, reha-
bilitation specialists, and investigators. The City Attor-
ney’s Office may elect to represent the City in all
hearings and/or trials involving workers’ compensation
claims, or appoint outside counsel.
(d) The Human Resources Manager shall develop
appropriate return-to-work opportunities for injured
employees and, when feasible, will coordinate the
implementation of specific return-to-work plans with
the department heads involved. (Ord. 5075 §7 (part),
2009: Ord. 4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended,
07/26/2002; Ord. 4556, Amended, 06/13/1996; Ord.
4461 §4, 1994; Ord. 3994 §5, 1985)
2.92.060 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT -
NON-LITIGATION CLAIMS.
The Risk Management Specialist shall be responsi-
ble for the investigation and evaluation of all non-litiga-
tion claims by or against the City.
(a) The City Clerk is hereby designated to receive
all claims. He/she shall forward to the Risk Manage-
ment Specialist all non-litigation claims naming the City
and/or its officers or employees, which claims allege
that said officers or employees, acting within the scope
of their duties, caused the claimant damages.
(b) All City departments, divisions and other City
agencies shall report immediately to the Risk Manage-
ment Specialist the occurrence of any accident or inci-
dent which may give rise to a claim by or against the
City to ensure prompt investigation of the incident.
(c) The Risk Management Specialist shall initiate
and/or coordinate the investigation of all non-litigation
claims. The Risk Management Specialist may employ,
subject to the City Attorney’s approval, the services of
claims specialists. All investigation of non-litigation
claims and potential claims shall be conducted as the
agent of the City Attorney, and protected by the attor-
ney-client privilege and attorney work product rule, to
the extent allowed by law.
(d) The City Attorney shall have the authority to
negotiate and approve the settlement of any non-litiga-
tion claim; provided, however, the settlement of any
such claim in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) shall require the approval of the Mayor and
the settlement of any litigation claim in excess of fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000) shall be subject to the
approval of the City Council.
(e) The Risk Management Specialist shall main-
tain complete histories of all non-litigation claims
reported to the Office of Risk Management, and investi-
gation thereof sufficient to document at least a seven (7)
year claims history or such other period of time deemed
necessary for purposes of reporting claims history to
insurance companies. (Ord. 5075 §7 (part), 2009: Ord.
4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended, 07/26/2002;
Ord. 4556, Amended, 06/13/1996; Ord. 3994 §6, 1985)
2.92.070 CLAIMS MANAGEMENT -
LITIGATION CLAIMS.
(a) Service of process on the Mayor, Mayor’s des-
ignee or City Clerk shall constitute service on the City.
No other City official or employee may accept service
of a summons and/or complaint unless such official or
employee is specifically named in the lawsuit.
2.92-3 (Revised 5/09)
(b) The Mayor, Mayor’s designee or City Clerk or
defendant employee, upon accepting service of the sum-
mons and/or complaint, shall deliver copies to the City
Attorney.
(c) The Risk Management Specialist shall transmit
copies of the lawsuit to the affected department and/or
individual and, where appropriate, to the insurance com-
pany, pool or representative.
(d) The Risk Management Specialist shall initiate
and/or coordinate the investigation of all lawsuits which
may be insured against involving the City and/or its offi-
cials/employees. The Risk Management Specialist may
employ, subject to City Attorney’s approval, the ser-
vices of claims specialists. All investigation of lawsuits
shall be conducted as the agent of the City Attorney, and
protected by the attorney-client privilege and attorney
work product rule, to the extent allowed by law.
(e) The City Attorney shall have the authority to
negotiate and approve the settlement of any litigation
claim; provided, however, the settlement of any such
claim in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) shall require the approval of the Mayor and
the settlement of any litigation claim in excess of fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000) shall be subject to the
approval of the City Council.
(f) The City Attorney shall maintain complete his-
tories of all lawsuits sufficient to document at least a
seven (7) year claims history of same or such other
period of time deemed necessary for purposes of report-
ing claims history to insurance companies. (Ord. 5075
§7 (part), 2009: Ord. 4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808,
Amended, 07/26/2002; Ord. 4556, Amended,
06/13/1996; Ord. 3994 §7, 1985)
2.92.080 CLAIMS NEGOTIATION,
DISCUSSION, AND REPORTING.
(a) Except as specifically directed by the Mayor or
City Attorney, no City department, division, or other
City agency, and no City official or employee, other
than the City Attorney or Risk Management Specialist,
acting individually or collectively, may engage in the
following acts:
(1) Negotiate or otherwise effect the settle-
ment of a claim or lawsuit involving the City;
(2) Discuss with persons other than the Risk
Management Specialist, Mayor, City Attorney, or per-
sons authorized by the Risk Management Specialist,
Mayor or City Attorney, incidents which could reason-
ably lead to a claim or lawsuit against the City; pro-
vided, however, that the employee may discuss the
incident with his/her supervisor.
(b) Prior to any formal settlement offer, the Risk
Management Specialist shall be advised, in writing, of
all proposed settlements of claims and lawsuits against
the City. The Risk Management Specialist shall seek
approval of its insurers, in conformance with the provi-
sions of any insurance policies applicable to the claim or
lawsuit. In the event the insurer does not provide neces-
sary settlement approval, no settlement shall be made
without the Mayor’s written approval and acknowledg-
ment that the City’s insurers have withheld approval.
(c) The Risk Management Specialist shall annu-
ally report to the council the total number and amount of
all claims filed against the City and the number and
amounts of all claims or lawsuits paid by the City during
the preceding calendar year. (Ord. 5075 §7 (part), 2009:
Ord. 4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended,
07/26/2002; Ord. 4556, Added, 06/13/1996. Formerly
2.92.075)
2.92.090 RECOVERY OF LOSSES.
(a) Action for Recovery. The City Attorney shall
be responsible for bringing all actions, including claims
and lawsuits, for recovery of losses to the City arising
out of the acts of others. Such losses may include prop-
erty damage or losses which impact on the City as a
result of personal injuries to City officers or employees.
In addition, the City Attorney may join the City as a
party with any third party in a lawsuit involving recov-
ery of loss to the City.
(b) Allocation of Recoveries. Any moneys recov-
ered (excluding costs of recovery) by the City Attorney
on account of losses to the City shall be paid to the bud-
get unit or department which has expended funds and/or
materials as a result of the loss. Any moneys in excess
of those so expended shall be transferred to the risk
management fund. (Ord. 5075 §7 (part), 2009: Ord.
4966 §6 (part), 2006: Ord. 4808, Amended, 07/26/2002;
Ord. 4556, Amended, 06/13/1996; Ord. 3994 §8, 1985.
Formerly 2.92.080)
3.01-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 3.01
RATES AND FEES
Sections:
3.01.010 INCORPORATION OF RATE
TABLES.
3.01.020 FINANCIAL SERVICES - RATE
TABLE A.
3.01.030 MUNICIPAL COURT - RATE
TABLE B.
3.01.040 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- RATE TABLE C.
3.01.050 POLICE DEPARTMENT - RATE
TABLE D.
3.01.060 FIRE DEPARTMENT - RATE
TABLE E.
3.01.070 PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT - RATE TABLE
F.
3.01.080 PUBLIC WORKS AND
UTILITIES - RATE TABLE G.
3.01.100 NONRESIDENTIAL USE OF
CITY SERVICES.
3.01.010 INCORPORATION OF RATE
TABLES.
The following Rate Tables A through G attached to
the ordinance codified in this chapter are incorporated
herein by this reference and hereby adopted.
Where the City has adopted State codes pursuant to
Chapters 17.04 and 18.02 BMC, State rates listed for the
Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire
Codes are adopted as City rates as listed in Tables C and
E and are subject to uniform rate changes made by the
State. (Ord. 4880 §1 (in part), 2003; Ord. 4730, Reaf-
firmed, 11/30/2000; Ord. 4677, Added, 12/11/1999)
3.01.020 FINANCIAL SERVICES - RATE
TABLE A.
Regulatory License Fees
Business License Fees
Parking Fees
Utility/Lien Search Fees
Document Reproduction Fees
Check Handling Fee
(Ord. 5069 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 5031 §2 (part)
(Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 4964 §2 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 4880
§§1 (in part), 2 (in part), 2003; Ord. 4869 §1, 2003; Ord.
4859 Exh. A, 2003; Ord. 4835, Amended, 12/20/2002;
Ord. 4807, Amended, 06/28/2002; Ord. 4803,
Amended, 05/03/2002; Ord. 4730, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4677, Added, 12/11/1999)
3.01.030 MUNICIPAL COURT - RATE
TABLE B.
Hearing Examiner Appeal
Parking Fines
(Ord. 4880 §§1 (in part), 2 (in part), 2003; Ord. 4865
Exh. A, 2003; Ord. 4835, Amended, 12/20/2002; Ord.
4730, Reaffirmed, 11/30/2000; Ord. 4677, Added,
12/11/1999)
3.01.040 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -
RATE TABLE C.
Subdivisions
Shoreline Master Program
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Appeal to Hearing Examiner
Abatements
Building Permit Fees
Plan Review Fees
Mechanical Permit Fees
Plumbing Permit Fees
Grading Permit and Plan Review Fees
Zoning Ordinance
Comprehensive Plan
Site Plan Review
Site Development Permit
Miscellaneous Fees
(Ord. 5015 §9 (Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 4980 §3 (Exh. B),
2006; Ord. 4970 §5, 2006; Ord. 4968 §2 (Exh. A), 2006;
Ord. 4955 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 4908 §1, 2004;
Ord. 4906 §3, 2004; Ord. 4880 §§1 (in part), 2 (in part),
2003; Ord. 4730, Reaffirmed, 11/30/2000; Ord. 4677,
Added, 12/11/1999)
3.01.050 POLICE DEPARTMENT - RATE
TABLE D.
Traffic Accident Reports
Fingerprints
Criminal History Check
Verification Letter for Lost or Stolen Property
Photo Prints
Licenses for Dogs and Cats
Alarm Compliance Fee
Service Fee for Anti-Harassment Order
Service of Arrest Warrants and Subpoenas
(Ord. 5069 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 4955 §1 (part)
(Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 4880 §§1 (in part), 2 (in part),
2003; Ord. 4810, Amended, 09/14/2002; Ord. 4807,
Amended, 06/28/2002; Ord. 4730, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4677, Added, 12/11/1999)
3.01.060 FIRE DEPARTMENT - RATE
TABLE E.
Regulatory License Fees
Ambulance Transport Fee
(Revised 5/09)3.01-2
EMS Service Call to Assisted Living, Long-Term
Care and Adult Care Facilities
Fire Rescue Boat Response
Hazard Materials Response
Stand-By Time
Active Firefighting
False Alarm Fee
Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Plans
Fire Watch
(Ord. 5069 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 5031 §§1, 2
(part) (Exh. A), 2007: Ord. 4989 §1 (part) (Exh. A),
2006; Ord. 4955 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 4919 §1,
2004; Ord. 4880 §§1 (in part), 2 (in part), 2003; Ord.
4835, Amended, 12/20/2002; Ord. 4730, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4677, Added, 12/11/1999)
3.01.070 PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT - RATE TABLE F.
Facility Use Rental Rates
Sheridan Community Center - Room Rental Rates
Bremerton Senior Citizens Center - Room Rental
Rates
Jarstad Aquatic Center
Park Shelters - Reservation Fees
Park Reservation Fees
Special Events, Celebrations, Weddings
Athletic Field - Reservations
Blueberry Park - Pea Patch Annual Rate
Lions Tennis Court Lights
Program Fees and Charges
New Programs
Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center
Athletic Programs Fees
Senior Citizens Center and Recreation Division
Programs
Ivy Green Cemetery - Fees and Charges
Gold Mountain Golf Complex
(Ord. 5069 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 5031 §2 (part)
(Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 4989 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2006;
Ord. 4955 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 4919 §1, 2004;
Ord. 4880 §§1 (in part), 2 (in part), 3 (in part), 2003;
Ord. 4835, Amended, 12/20/2002; Ord. 4803,
Amended, 05/03/2002; Ord. 4730, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4728, Reaffirmed, 11/30/2000; Ord.
4677, Added, 12/11/1999; Ord. 4674, Amended,
11/30/1999)
3.01.080 PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES -
RATE TABLE G.
Right-of-Way Use Permits Fees
Right-of-Way Vacation
Telecom Master Permit Fee
Telecom License Fee
(Ord. 5031 §2 (part) (Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 4989 §1 (part)
(Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 4955 §1 (part) (Exh. A), 2005;
Ord. 4880 §§1 (in part), 2 (in part), 2003; Ord. 4835,
Amended, 12/20/2002; Ord. 4730, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4677, Added, 12/11/1999)
3.01.100 NONRESIDENTIAL USE OF CITY
SERVICES.
Non-City residents shall pay the rates shown on
Rate Table F multiplied by one hundred twenty (120)
percent with the exception of daily admission fees and
merchandise for sale. (Ord. 4880 §1 (part), 2003; Ord.
4731, Reaffirmed, 11/30/2000; Ord. 4678, Added,
12/11/1999)
3.01-A1 (Revised 5/09)
FINANCIAL SERVICES – RATE TABLE A
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
A. FINANCIAL SERVICES
1. REGULATORY LICENSE FEES
BMC 5.17 Charitable Solicitation:
Nonprofit $25.00/60 days
Professional Fundraiser $675.00/60 days
BMC 5.22 Dance/Public $265.00/yr or
$70.00/30 days
BMC 5.96 Erotic Dance Studios $700.00/yr
Dancers $100.00/yr
BMC 10.24 Housemoving/Oversize Loads $600.00 + $65.00/mile to
0.10 of a mile
BMC 5.16 Mobile Food Vendor $150.00/veh/yr
BMC 5.16 Peddlers $75.00/yr or
$25.00/30 days
BMC 5.04 Petshops $150.00/yr
Grooming Parlors $50.00/yr
Animal Welfare Facilities $50.00/yr
BMC 5.36 Special Events:
Profit $675.00/event
Nonprofit $70.00/event
BMC 5.20 Street/Sidewalk Vendors $250.00/yr
BMC 5.16 Temporary Merchant $400.00/30 days
2. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE
BMC 5.02 $65.00/yr
3. PARKING
On-Street Locations Not to Exceed
$20.00/3 hrs
$30.00/10 hrs
Off-Street Locations Not to Exceed
$20.00/3 hrs
$30.00/10 hrs
Parking Garage Not to Exceed
$160.00/mo
4. UTILITY/LIEN SEARCH FEES
Per Parcel $30.00/search per parcel
5. DOCUMENT REPRODUCTION FEES
(Including Scanning to Electronic Format)
Per Page – 8 1/2" by 11", 8 1/2" by 14", and 11" by 17" paper
sizes (No fee for first 50 pages) $0.15/pg
Audio or Video Tapes $10.00
Computer Disks $10.00
Certification $3.50
(Revised 5/09)3.01-A2
Oversized Plans, Aerial Photos, Drawings, and Maps (Black
and White) $8.00/pg
Color GIS Plotted Maps $5.00/sq ft
Other Documents:
Medical Records
Fees shall be pursuant
to RCW 70.02.010(12)
Budget
Hard Copy $50.00
Electronic Version $10.00
Annual Report
Hard Copy $25.00
Electronic Version $10.00
In addition to the above fees, each department may establish fees for records that do not
fall into one of the above categories. Each department and the City Clerk shall have the
department’s fee schedule available for inspection upon request.
6. CHECK HANDLING FEE $40.00
FINANCIAL SERVICES – RATE TABLE A
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
3.01-D1 (Revised 5/09)
POLICE DEPARTMENT – RATE TABLE D
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
D. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS $10.00
2. FINGERPRINTS
1st Card $10.00
Each Additional Card $10.00
3. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK $10.00
4. VERIFICATION LETTER FOR LOST OR STOLEN PROPERTY $8.00
5. PHOTO PRINTS
(Per Set When in Possession of the Department) Actual Cost of Processing
6. LICENSES FOR DOGS AND CATS
For Each Cat Spayed or Neutered
(Upon Proof of Spaying or Neutering) $7.50
For Each Dog Spayed or Neutered
(Upon Proof of Spaying or Neutering) $12.50
For Each Cat Not Spayed or Neutered $37.50
For Each Dog Not Spayed or Neutered $37.50
Senior Permanent Dog/Cat $12.50
7. ALARM COMPLIANCE FEE
1st False Alarm in Any 1 Quarter $60.00
2nd False Alarm in the Same Quarter $80.00
3rd False Alarm in the Same Quarter or Subsequent Alarms in a
Calendar Quarter $160.00
8. SERVICE FEE FOR ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDER $50.00
9. SERVICE OF ARREST WARRANTS AND SUBPOENAS
Arrest Warrant $15.00 + mileage
Subpoena $6.00 + mileage
Preparation of return of service $5.00
Mileage (for each mile actually and necessarily traveled by a member
of the Police Department in going to or returning from any place of
service, or attempted service)
Current business mileage
rate allowed by the
Internal Revenue Service
3.01-E1 (Revised 5/09)
FIRE DEPARTMENT – RATE TABLE E
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
E. FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. REGULATORY LICENSE FEES
BMC 9.48 Fireworks Stands $100.00/stand/year
BMC 18.06 Ambulance Services
Ambulance Inspections $60.00/vehicle
2. AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEE
ALS Residents $550.00
ALS Nonresidents $650.00
BLS Residents $425.00
BLS Nonresidents $500.00
Mileage $10.00/mile
3. EMS SERVICE CALL TO ASSISTED LIVING, LONG-TERM CARE
AND ADULT CARE FACILITIES
$100.00 after first response per
quarter
4. FIRE RESCUE BOAT RESPONSE
Resident $115.00
Nonresidents $200.00
5. HAZARD MATERIALS RESPONSE
Rice Hull Ash Actual Cost per Bag
Absorbent Pads Actual Cost per Bag
6. STAND-BY TIME
Per Crew of 3 $98.00/hour
Fire Engine - Crew of 4 $115.00/hour
7. ACTIVE FIREFIGHTING
Fire Engine Washington Fire Chiefs
Published Rate*
Aerial Ladder Washington Fire Chiefs
Published Rate*
8. FALSE ALARM FEE $120.00 for second within
preceding six-month period
$225.00 for 3 or more within
preceding six-month period
9. SPRINKLER/FIRE ALARM PLANS IFC Rates**
*Washington Fire Chiefs Association and Equipment Rates for the Washington State Fire Service
**International Fire Code
(Revised 5/09)3.01-E2
10. FIRE WATCH $40.00/hour
FIRE DEPARTMENT – RATE TABLE E
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
3.01-F1 (Revised 5/09)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
F. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
NONRESIDENT FEE - BASE FEE PLUS 25%
1. FACILITY USE RENTAL RATES
Facility use policies apply
Appropriate taxes are included in rates unless otherwise noted
(a) SHERIDAN COMMUNITY CENTER - ROOM RENTAL RATES
(Group A) NONCOMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Recreation and/or educational purposes only
Per hour, 2-hour minimum
Daytime (Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Lounge $8.00
Room A, B, C, or Conference Room $6.00
Gym $18.00
Evenings (Monday - Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Lounge $18.00
Room A, B, C $12.00
Conference Room $14.00
Gym $23.00
Room Package (Lounge & Gym) $35.00
Entire Building - Up to 8 hours* $579.00
Regular Groups (10 or more meetings a year reserved in advance) 20% discount
Friday Evening (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) & Saturday and Sunday
Lounge $24.00
Room A, B, C $12.00
Conference Room $14.00
Gym $29.00
Room Package (Lounge & Gym) $46.00
Entire Building - Up to 8 hours* $579.00
(Group B) COMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Recreational and/or educational purposes only
Per hour, 2-hour minimum
Lounge $29.00
(Revised 5/09)3.01-F2
Room A, B, C $23.00
Conference Room $23.00
Gym $46.00
Room Package (Lounge & Gym) $81.00
Entire Building - Up to 8 hours* $925.00
*Entire building rental for events with 250 or more participants requires additional
staffing fee at $15.00 per hour.
(b) BREMERTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - ROOM RENTAL RATES
(Group A) NONCOMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Per hour, 2-hour minimum
Cardroom/Meeting Room $17.00
Main Room $34.00
Kitchen $12.00
Additional Staffing (per hour) $15.00
Entire Facility - Up to 8 hours $228.00
(Group B) COMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Per hour, 2-hour minimum
Cardroom/Meeting Room $34.00
Main Room $68.00
Kitchen $24.00
Additional Staffing (per hour) $15.00
Entire Facility - Up to 8 hours $450.00
(c) JARSTAD AQUATIC CENTER
(Group A) NONCOMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Private - Nonprofit
Up to 50 Participants Per hour $72.00
51 - 100 Per hour $85.00
101 - 150+ Per hour $98.00
Gallery $8.00
Team
Deep Lanes Per hour per lane $3.70
Shallow Lanes Per hour per lane $2.60
Staffing Per hour as needed $16.00
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
3.01-F3 (Revised 5/09)
School Lessons
Up to 35 Students $62.00
36 - 45 Students $74.00
46 - 55 Students $86.00
(Group B) COMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Commercial Per hour $74.50
Deep Lanes Per hour per lane $7.50
Shallow Lanes Per hour per lane $4.90
Staffing Per hour as needed $15.00
(d) PARK SHELTERS - RESERVATION FEES
Four-hour sessions per reservation unless otherwise noted.
Bremerton residents may reserve park shelters beginning January 1st for the upcoming
year. Nonresident reservations will be accepted beginning February 1st.
(Group A) NONCOMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Evergreen Shelter 1 $58.00
Evergreen Shelter 2, 3, 5, or 6 $29.00
Evergreen Shelter 4 (not reservable, first come first served) no charge
Evergreen Ampitheatre with Amplified Sound $148.00
Lions Park Shelter $40.00
Upper NAD $23.00
Lent Landing Gazebo $29.00
(Group B) COMMERCIAL - Rental Rates
Evergreen Shelter 1 $87.00
Evergreen Shelter 2, 3, 5, or 6 $46.00
Evergreen Shelter 4 (not reservable) no charge
Evergreen Ampitheatre with Amplified Sound $165.00
Lions Park Shelter $58.00
Upper NAD $35.00
Lent Landing Gazebo $46.00
(e) PARK RESERVATION FEES
Reserve portion of a park not having shelter $29.00
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
(Revised 5/09)3.01-F4
(f) SPECIAL EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS, WEDDINGS
Louis Mentor Boardwalk $230.00
Other parks
Reservation fee +
$100.00
(g) ATHLETIC FIELD - RESERVATIONS
Per hour unless noted
(Group A) NONCOMMERCIAL - Rental Rates $17.50
(Group B) COMMERCIAL - Rental Rates $35.00
Game Fee - Softball $29.00
Game Fee - Soccer $46.00
(h) BLUEBERRY PARK - PEA PATCH ANNUAL RATE
Noncommercial gardening only
Seasonal (10 ft. by 20 ft.) $40.00
Year Round (16 ft. by 30 ft.) $50.00
(i) LIONS TENNIS COURT LIGHTS
1 token (1 hour)$1.75
6 tokens (6 hours)$8.00
2. PROGRAM FEES & CHARGES
(a) NEW PROGRAMS
See Section 3,
subsection (a) of
this table
(b) GLENN JARSTAD AQUATIC CENTER
ADMISSIONS
Youth (0 - 3 yrs.)no charge
Youth (4 - 17 yrs.)$3.00
Adult (18 - 54 yrs.)$3.50
Seniors (55 yrs. & up)$3.00
Disabled $3.00
Adult Fitness $3.50
Senior Fitness $3.00
Disabled Fitness $3.00
PUNCH CARDS
Youth 10 punch $24.00
Youth 20 punch $48.00
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
3.01-F5 (Revised 5/09)
Adult 10 punch $28.50
Adult 20 punch $57.00
Senior/Disabled 10 punch $24.00
Senior/Disabled 20 punch $48.00
Fitness/Lesson 10 punch $28.50
Fitness/Lesson 20 punch $57.00
Senior/Disabled Fitness 10 punch $24.00
Senior/Disabled Fitness 20 punch $48.00
PASSES
Youth 6 months $125.00
Youth 12 months $242.00
Adult 6 months $148.50
Adult 12 months $288.00
Senior/Disabled 6 months $125.00
Senior/Disabled 12 months $242.00
SWIMMING LESSONS
Parent/Tot 30 minutes $3.50
Youth 30 minutes $4.00
Adult 30 minutes $4.25
Private 30 minutes $15.00
Semi-Private 30 minutes $23.50
Family Lessons 30 minutes, family of 4 $74.00
AQUATIC CENTER ITEMS FOR SALE
Basic Goggles $6.50
Deluxe Goggles $15.00
Latex Cap $4.00
Ear Plug $3.00
Nose Plug $3.00
New Sale Items
(includes Washington State Sales Tax)
Not to exceed
cost plus 75%
(c) ATHLETIC PROGRAM FEES
VOLLEYBALL
Co-ed (Fall & Winter) per team $260.00
Men and Women (Spring) per team $260.00
Open Gym (Oct. - June) per person $3.00
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
(Revised 5/09)3.01-F6
BASKETBALL
Men’s League (Fall & Winter) per team $520.00
Boy’s League (Winter) per team $260.00
SOFTBALL
Men’s League (Spring) per team $560.00
Men’s League - Player’s Fee (Spring) per player $21.00
Sunday Co-ed (Spring) per team $388.00
Sunday Co-ed - Player’s Fee (Spring) per player $16.00
Co-ed League (Fall) per team $452.00
Co-ed - Player’s Fee (Fall) per player $16.00
Men’s League (Fall) per team $452.00
Men’s League - Player’s Fee (Fall) per player $16.00
TOURNAMENTS (SOFTBALL AND SOCCER)
- INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
Lions - One Day $330.00
Lions - Two Days $525.00
Lions - Three Days $700.00
Pendergast - One Day $425.00
Pendergast - Two Days $685.00
Pendergast - Three Days $800.00
- STATE TOURNAMENTS*
Lions - One Day $470.00
Lions - Two Days $700.00
Lions - Three Days $800.00
Pendergast - One Day $590.00
Pendergast - Two Days $795.00
Pendergast - Three Days $965.00
*Regional and National Tournaments cost to be negotiated depending on field prep.
requirements
3. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AND RECREATION DIVISION PROGRAMS
(a) PROGRAM FEE FORMULAS. Except for the Senior Citizens’ Trip Program, participant
fees for activities (programs, classes, events, etc.) promoted by the Senior Citizen
Center and the Recreation Division are established by the following formulas:
A. Activities When the Instructor Is on City Payroll.
Based on "Not to Exceed" rates
[(Total class hours including preparation) x (Instructor’s hourly wage) x (1.5
Administration factor)] divided by (minimum # of students per activity) + (the cost of
group supplies divided by minimum # of students) + Cost of individual class supplies, if
applicable = Student class fee for City of Bremerton Resident.
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
3.01-F7 (Revised 5/09)
B. Activities Taught by Contracted Instruction.
Based on "Not to Exceed" rates
[(Price per student required by the Instructor less class supply fees) x (1.5
Administration factor)] + Class supply fees = Student class fee for City of Bremerton
Resident.
C. Nonresident Fees for Recreational Programs.
For recreation classes, programs, swim passes and rentals - ranging from:
$5.00 to $25.00 add on 25%
$25.01 to $50.00 add a flat $6.25
$50.01 to $100.00 add a flat $12.50
$100.01 to $200.00 add a flat $25.00
$200.01+ add a flat $50.00
(b) SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES (AGE 55+)
Couples Membership is for two people, at least one needs to be 55 or better, who
reside at the same address.
Community Members Memberships are for senior living facilities who are interested
in purchasing a group of tickets (10, 20 or more). Residency is based on where the
senior living facility is located.
Associate Memberships are for those individuals not yet 55 but who still would like to
participate in the programs, trips and classes offered at the center.
Senior Citizen – City resident annual membership $6.00
Senior Citizen – Nonresident annual membership $16.00
Senior Center – City resident couples annual membership $11.00
Senior Center – Nonresident couples annual membership $28.00
Senior Center – City resident associate annual membership $10.00
Senior Center – Nonresident associate annual membership $20.00
(c) SENIOR CENTER TRIPS Actual costs plus
25%
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
(Revised 5/09)3.01-F8
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
4. IVY GREEN CEMETERY - FEES AND CHARGES
RATE
RESIDENT
(a) ADULT BURIAL
Grave Site $917.00
Opening/Closing $695.00
Liner $695.00
Oversize Liner (if required) $897.00
Grave Side Service Preparation (optional) $350.00
(b) VETERANS PLOT
Grave Site $459.00
Opening/Closing $348.00
Liner $348.00
Oversize Liner (if required) $449.00
Grave Side Service Preparation (optional) $175.00
Stone Marker Setting $125.00
Bronze Marker Setting $125.00
(c) INFANT BURIAL
Infant Plot in Babyland $295.00
Opening/Closing $695.00
Liner $395.00
Grave Side Service Preparation (optional) $350.00
(d) DISINTERMENT
Removal & Opening of New Site $1,295.00
Site Purchase $917.00
Liner $695.00
Removal (only) $867.00
Cremation Removal $211.00
(e) ADDITIONAL BURIAL COSTS
2 hour maximum $176.00
4 hour maximum $351.00
(f) LINERS
Adult $695.00
Infant $270.00
Cremation Vault (2 piece) $695.00
3.01-F9 (Revised 5/09)
Oversize Liner (if required) $897.00
(g) OPENING AND CLOSING
Adult $695.00
Infant (Babyland) $695.00
Urn Interment (per urn) $120.00
(h) BURIAL SITES
Adult $917.00
Infant (Babyland) $295.50
Infant (any site not in Babyland) $917.00
(i) INURNMENT
Vault $395.00
Opening/Closing $120.00
Grave Side Service Preparation (optional) $350.00
Second Right of Inurnment $240.00
(j) DISURNMENTS
Urn $210.00
(k) RAISE GRAVE $141.00
(l) MARKER SETTING FEES
5" x 8" bronze plus tax $250.00
4" x 12" x 2" – 3" plus tax $300.00
8" x 16" x 2" – 3" plus tax $383.00
10" x 20" x 2" – 3" plus tax $375.00
12" x 24" x 2" – 3" plus tax $450.00
12" x 24" bronze plus tax $475.00
12" x 36" x 2" – 3" plus tax $763.00
14" x 36" x 2" – 3" plus tax $1,363.00
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
(Revised 5/09)3.01-F10
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
5. GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX (prices do not include sales tax)
Golf Senior Rates apply at age 62.
(a) CASCADE COURSE
Friday 18 Holes $37.00
Weekday 18 Holes*$34.00
Weekday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $28.00
Weekend/Holiday 18 Holes (3) $41.00
Weekend 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $32.00
Weekday 9 Holes*$25.00
Weekend/Holiday 9 Holes $28.00
Weekday 9-Hole Continue* $10.00
Weekend/Holiday 9-Hole Continue $15.00
Twilight Weekday*$24.00
Twilight Weekend/Holiday $27.00
League Rate**$20.00
Senior 18 Holes*$29.00
Junior 18 Holes* $13.00
Junior Twilight Weekend/Holiday $14.00
All Day Monday - Tuesday $59.00
Annual Pass Single $1,980.00
Annual Pass Couple $3,360.00
Annual Pass Family*** $2,800.00 plus
$200.00 per junior
Annual Pass Senior Single** $1,320.00
Annual Pass Senior Couple** $2,160.00
Semi-Annual Single - first 1/2 of year $850.00
Semi-Annual Single - second 1/2 of year $900.00
Semi-Annual Couple - first 1/2 of year $1,400.00
Semi-Annual Couple - second 1/2 of year $1,450.00
Semi-Annual Senior Single** - first 1/2 of year $575.00
Semi-Annual Senior Single** - second 1/2 of year $625.00
Semi-Annual Senior Couple** - first 1/2 of year $950.00
Semi-Annual Senior Couple** - second 1/2 of year $1,000.00
Senior Punch Card** (2) $210.00
Regular 20-Round Punch Card $500.00
Regular 10-Round Punch Card $270.00
Junior 10-Round Punch Card $90.00
Low-Income Senior Punch Card** **** (2) $90.00
Monthly Twilight Pass (7 days a week) $99.00
Corporate Pass* (2) $2,300.00
3.01-F11 (Revised 5/09)
Daily Private Cart $17.00
Shotgun Tournament (Not to Exceed 18-Hole Green Fee) (1) $75.00
Military Pass (1) no tax $2,300.00
* Monday through Thursday
** Not for Saturday, Sunday or holiday
*** From June through September, juniors may only play after 11:00 a.m. on
weekends and holidays
**** Age 62 & up with household income < $18,000.00 (RCW 71.38.070)
1. A reduced rate, not less than the current twilight rate, may be offered with the
approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation
2. May be used for twilight any day of the week including holidays
3. Saturday, Sunday or holiday (May through September not to exceed rate)
(b) OLYMPIC COURSE
Friday 18 Holes $47.00
Weekday 18 Holes*$43.00
Weekday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $35.00
Weekend/Holiday 18 Holes (1) $61.00
Weekend 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $44.00
Weekday 9 Holes*$27.00
Weekend/Holiday 9 Holes $36.00
Weekday 9-Hole Continue* $26.00
Weekend/Holiday 9-Hole Continue $35.00
Twilight Weekday*$26.00
Twilight Weekend/Holiday $28.00
Junior Twilight Weekend $20.00
All Day Monday - Tuesday $58.00
League Rate** $20.00
Senior 18 Holes*$37.00
Junior 18 Holes*$23.00
Shotgun Tournament (Not to Exceed 18-Hole Green Fee) (1) $100.00
Weekend Early Bird $48.00
Weekday Early Bird $34.00
Pass Plus $13.00
Annual Pass $2,340.00
* Monday through Thursday
** Not for Saturday, Sunday or holiday
1. Saturday, Sunday or holiday (May through September not to exceed rate)
PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. – RATE TABLE F
All Rates Listed Are “Not To Exceed” Fees
RATE
3.50-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 3.50
UTILITY TAXES
Sections:
3.50.010 EXERCISE OF REVENUE
LICENSE POWER.
3.50.020 BUSINESS LICENSE -
REQUIRED.
3.50.030 ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS.
3.50.040 DEFINITIONS.
3.50.050 PERSONS SUBJECT TO TAX -
AMOUNT.
3.50.060 DEDUCTIONS.
3.50.070 TAX - WHEN DUE.
3.50.080 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
3.50.090 SEVERABILITY.
3.50.010 EXERCISE OF REVENUE
LICENSE POWER.
The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an
exercise of the power of the City to license and/or tax for
revenue. The provisions of this chapter are subject to
periodic statutory or administrative rule changes or judi-
cial interpretations of the ordinances or rules. The
responsibility rests with the licensee or taxpayer to
reconfirm tax computation procedures and remain in
compliance with the City Code. (Ord. 4895 §2, 2004;
Ord. 4844, Added, 01/03/2003)
3.50.020 BUSINESS LICENSE - REQUIRED.
It is unlawful for any person to engage in business
in the City without having first obtained a business
license pursuant to Chapter 5.02 BMC. (Ord. 4895 §2,
2004; Ord. 4844, Added, 01/03/2003)
3.50.030 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
The provisions contained in Chapter 3.86 BMC
shall be fully applicable to the provisions of this chapter
except as expressly stated to the contrary herein. (Ord.
4895 §2, 2004; Ord. 4844, Added, 01/03/2003)
3.50.040 DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions con-
tained in Chapter 3.48 BMC shall apply equally to the
provisions of this chapter as applicable unless the term
is defined otherwise in this chapter. In addition, the fol-
lowing definitions will apply:
"Cellular telephone service" is a voice or data tele-
phone/telecommunications system based in whole or
substantial part on wireless radio communications,
whether or not the communications are subject to regu-
lation by the Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission (WUTC). This includes cellular mobile
service. Cellular mobile service includes other wireless
radio communications services such as specialized
mobile radio (SMR), personal communications services
(PCS), and any other evolving wireless radio communi-
cations technology which accomplishes the same pur-
pose as cellular mobile service.
"Competitive telephone service" means the providing
by any person of telephone telecommunications equip-
ment or apparatus, or service related to that equipment
or apparatus such as a repair and maintenance service, if
the equipment or apparatus is of a type which can be
provided by persons who are not subject to regulation as
telephone companies under RCW Title 80, and for
which a separate charge is made.
"Gross income" means the value proceeding or accru-
ing by reason of the business activity engaged in and
operations incidental thereto, and includes gross pro-
ceeds of sales, compensation for the rendition of ser-
vices and other emoluments, but without any deduction
on account of the cost of the commodity furnished or
sold, the cost of materials used, labor costs, interest, dis-
count, delivery costs, taxes, or any other expense what-
soever paid or accrued and without any deduction on
account of losses.
"Gross income from timber sales" means "stumpage
value of timber" as defined in Chapter 84.33 RCW
minus the costs of production including, but not limited
to, logging and trucking costs, fees and excise taxes.
"Page service" means service provided by means of an
electronic device that has the ability to send or receive
voice or digital messages transmitted through the local
telephone network, via satellite or any other form of
voice or data transmission.
"Reporting period" means a one (1) month period
beginning the first day of each calendar month
(monthly).
"Solid waste collection service" means receiving solid
waste from any facility or location within the City for
transfer, processing, treatment, storage, or disposal,
including, but not limited to, all collection services, pub-
lic or private dumps or landfills, transfer stations, and
other similar operations.
"Solid waste," for purposes of this chapter, means gar-
bage, trash, rubbish, or other material discarded as
worthless or not economically viable for further use,
infectious, hazardous, or toxic wastes, and recyclable or
reusable materials collected, in whole or part, for recy-
cling or salvage.
"Telephone business" means the providing by any per-
son of access to a local telephone network, local tele-
phone network switching service, toll service, cellular
or mobile telephone service, coin telephone service,
page service, or the providing of telephonic, video, data,
or similar communication, or transmission for hire, via
a local telephone network, toll line or channel, cable,
(Revised 5/09)3.50-2
microwave, or similar communication or transmission
system. The term includes cooperative or farmer line
telephone companies or associations operating
exchanges. The term also includes the provision of
transmission to and from the site of an internet provider
via a local telephone network, toll line or channel, cable,
microwave, or similar communication or transmission
system. "Telephone business" does not include the pro-
viding of competitive telephone service, or providing of
cable television service, or other providing of broadcast
services by radio or television stations. (Ord. 4895 §2,
2004; Ord. 4844, Added, 01/03/2003)
3.50.050 PERSONS SUBJECT TO TAX -
AMOUNT.
In addition to other taxes or fees that may be
imposed or levied by the City, there is hereby levied
upon all persons (including the City) engaging in busi-
ness within the City, a fee or tax to be collected as fol-
lows:
(a) Gas. Upon every person engaging in the busi-
ness of transmitting, distributing or the selling of manu-
factured or natural gas, a fee or tax equal to six (6)
percent of the total gross income from such business
conducted within the City.
(b) Water. Upon every person engaging in the
business of providing water utility service, a fee or tax
equal to nine and one-half (9.5) percent of the total gross
income from such business conducted within the City.
The total gross income from the business of providing
water utility service includes the "gross income from
timber sales" of the utility as that term is defined in this
chapter.
(c) Wastewater. Upon every person engaging in
the business of providing wastewater utility service, a
fee or tax equal to nine and one-half (9.5) percent of the
total gross income from such business conducted within
the City.
(d) Stormwater. Upon every person engaging in
the business of providing stormwater utility service, a
fee or tax equal to nine and one-half (9.5) percent of the
total gross income from such business conducted within
the City.
(e) Cable. Upon every person engaging in the
business of transmitting television signals by means of a
cable distribution system commonly known as televi-
sion cable service, a fee or tax equal to seven (7) percent
of the total gross income from such business conducted
within the City.
(f) Solid Waste. Upon every person engaging in
the business of providing solid waste collection service,
a fee or tax equal to nine and one-half (9.5) percent of
the total gross income from such business conducted
within the City.
(g) Electricity. Upon every person engaging in the
business of producing, transmitting, distributing or sell-
ing electricity, a fee or tax equal to six (6) percent of the
total gross income from such business conducted within
the City.
(h) Telephone. Upon every person engaged in car-
rying on a telephone business for hire or for sale of a
commodity or a service within or partly within the cor-
porate limits of the City, a tax for the privilege of so
doing business equal to six (6) percent of the total gross
income rendered within the City.
(1) Deductions. In computing the telephone
tax, there shall be deducted from the gross operating
revenues the following items:
(i) Amounts derived from transactions in
interstate or foreign commerce or from any business
which the City is prohibited from taxing under the Con-
stitution of the United States or the State of Washington.
(ii) Amounts derived from that portion of
network telephone service, as defined in RCW
82.04.065, which represents charges to another telecom-
munications company, as defined in RCW 80.04.010,
for connecting fees, switching charges or carrier access
charges relating to intrastate toll telephone services, or
for access to, or charges for, interstate services or
charges for network telephone service that is purchased
for the purpose of resale.
(iii) Adjustments made to a billing or to a
customer account or to a telecommunications company
accrual account in order to reverse a billing or charge
that had been made as a result of third-party fraud or
other crime and was not properly a debt of a customer.
(iv) A complete deduction from gross
income shall be allowed for credit losses, only to cellu-
lar telephone service companies which keep their regu-
lar books of account on an accrual basis, for cash
discounts and credit losses actually sustained by a tax-
payer as a result of telephone service business.
(2) Allocation of Income - Cellular Telephone
Service.
(i) Service Address. Payments by a cus-
tomer for the telephone service from telephones without
a fixed location shall be allocated among taxing jurisdic-
tions to the location of the customer’s principal service
address during the period for which the tax applies.
(ii) Roaming Phones. When the service is
provided while a subscriber is roaming outside the sub-
scriber’s normal cellular network area, the gross income
shall be assigned consistent with the taxpayer’s account-
ing system to the location of the originating cell site of
the call, or to the location of the main cellular switching
office that switched the call.
(i) Additional Payment in Lieu of Tax Fee. In
addition to the fee of nine and one-half (9.5) percent set
forth above in subsection (b) of this section for water,
subsection (c) of this section for wastewater and subsec-
3.50-3 (Revised 5/09)
tion (d) of this section for stormwater, there shall be
assessed for year 2009 an additional payment in lieu of
tax fee of two hundred five thousand dollars ($205,000)
for water, three hundred three thousand dollars
($303,000) for wastewater and forty-two thousand dol-
lars ($42,000) for stormwater. (Ord. 5078 §1, 2009:
Ord. 5065 §1, 2008: Ord. 4988 §4, 2006; Ord. 4918 §1,
2004; Ord. 4895 §2, 2004; Ord. 4882 §1, 2003; Ord.
4844, Added, 01/03/2003)
3.50.060 DEDUCTIONS.
(a) There may be deducted from the total gross
income, upon which the license fee or tax is computed,
revenues derived from business which the City is pro-
hibited from taxing under the Constitutions or laws of
the State of Washington or the United States or the
Charter of the City.
(b) There may be deducted from the total gross
income, upon which the license fee or tax is computed,
the amount of State excise taxes, pursuant to Chapter
82.18 RCW, imposed directly upon persons using the
service of a solid waste collection business and collected
for payment to the State by the solid waste collection
business.
(c) There may be deducted from the total gross
income, upon which the license fee or tax is imposed
under BMC 3.50.050, revenues derived from providing
the service of collecting recyclable materials, as fol-
lows:
(1) Commercial Recycling. Revenues derived
from the service of collecting commercial recyclable
materials. This exemption is limited to materials actu-
ally resold and computed in proportion to weight, as fol-
lows:
(i) Any weight added by processing or
treatment after collection is subtracted from the weight
as sold to obtain the allowable weight as sold; and
(ii) Revenues are multiplied by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the allowable weight as sold
and the denominator of which is the weight as collected.
(2) This deduction does not apply to any
energy recovery or fuel-use process, nor in any case
where materials collected have not been sold for com-
mercial reuse within one hundred (100) days from the
date of collection. This period may be extended when a
taxpayer shows to the Department’s satisfaction that
market conditions necessitate a longer period for sale.
(Ord. 4895 §2, 2004; Ord. 4844, Added, 01/03/2003)
3.50.070 TAX - WHEN DUE.
The tax imposed by this chapter shall be due and
payable in monthly installments. (Ord. 4895 §2, 2004)
3.50.080 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Director may establish administrative rules and
regulations as deemed appropriate, consistent with this
chapter for the purpose of enforcing and carrying out its
provisions. (Ord. 4895 §2, 2004; Ord. 4844, Added,
01/03/2003. Formerly 3.50.070)
3.50.090 SEVERABILITY.
If any provision or section of this chapter shall be
held void or unconstitutional, all other parts, provisions,
and sections of this chapter not expressly so held to be
void or unconstitutional shall continue in full force and
effect. (Ord. 4895 §2, 2004; Ord. 4844, Added,
01/03/2003. Formerly 3.50.080)
7.08-1 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 7.08.020
Chapter 7.08
LICENSES AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
7.08.010 CAT AND DOG LICENSES.
7.08.020 CAT AND DOG LICENSE
PROCEDURE.
7.08.030 COMMERCIAL PET
FACILITIES, GROOMING
PARLORS AND ANIMAL
WELFARE FACILITIES.
7.08.040 UNLAWFUL - VIOLATIONS
AND PENALTIES.
7.08.010 CAT AND DOG LICENSES.
(a) Annual License. All dogs and cats shall be
licensed annually or within thirty (30) calendar days
from the date the owner acquires the animal or takes up
residence in the City of Bremerton.
(b) License Expiration. Cat and dog licenses shall
expire one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance.
(c) Cat and Dog License Fee. License fees are set
pursuant to BMC 3.01.050.
(d) Additional License Fee. Licenses not renewed
by the designated renewal date shall be assessed an
additional license fee of ten dollars ($10.00); provided,
there shall be no additional license fee where:
(1) The applicant has owned the cat or dog for
less than thirty (30) calendar days; or
(2) The applicant has resided in the City for
less than thirty (30) calendar days; or
(3) At the discretion of the City Clerk,
amnesty may be granted to all residents for an
announced period of time not to exceed ninety (90) days
in duration, and no more frequently than once per calen-
dar year.
(e) Exemptions from License Fees. The following
are exempt from license fees:
(1) Cats and dogs in the temporary custody of
a veterinarian or animal welfare organization whose
owners are unknown;
(2) Cats and dogs owned, and available for
retail sale, by the owner or operator of a licensed com-
mercial pet facility; or
(3) Service dogs.
(f) Maximum Number of Household Pets. Not
more than the accumulative total of four (4) of the fol-
lowing animals may be kept in conjunction with each
permitted dwelling:
(1) Dogs, cats and ferrets over the age of six
(6) months.
(2) Rabbits and similar animals over the age
of three (3) months.
(3) Pigeons over the age of three (3) months.
(Ord. 5064 §1, 2008: Ord. 4949 §1 (part), 2005: Ord.
4807, Repealed & Replaced, 06/28/2002)
7.08.020 CAT AND DOG LICENSE
PROCEDURE.
(a) Issuance of Licenses. The City Treasurer, ani-
mal control authority, or the authorized agents thereof
shall issue licenses pursuant to BMC 7.08.010, as spec-
ified in this section.
(b) Contents of License. The license shall contain
the following:
(1) Date of issuance and date of expiration;
(2) A serial number;
(3) Type of animal, its name, age, color(s),
sex, breed/mix, distinguishing characteristics, and
whether the animal is spayed or neutered;
(4) The name, address, and telephone number
of the owner of the animal;
(5) Permanent identification number or mark-
ing, such as microchip implant, if applicable.
(c) License Tag.
(1) With each license, the owner shall receive
a license tag that shall contain the serial number that cor-
responds to the serial number on the license and the date
of license expiration.
(2) The license tag shall be worn at all times
except that the license tag need not be worn by the
licensed cat or dog in a sanctioned cat or dog show or
while engaged in formal, recognized training. A micro-
chip implant may replace a license tag; provided, that
the license is renewed annually and the annual license
fee is paid.
(d) Transferability of Licenses. Licenses are not
transferable from one cat or dog to another, but may be
transferred from an original owner to a new owner; pro-
vided, that the new owner records the transfer with the
licensing agent within fourteen (14) calendar days, pays
a transfer charge as provided for in BMC 3.01.050, and
assumes responsibility for all future license fees while
maintaining ownership of the cat or dog.
(e) Lost Tags. Lost license tags may be replaced
by a substitute license or tag upon application to the City
Treasurer, the animal control authority, or their autho-
rized agents thereof and payment of a replacement
charge, as provided for in BMC 3.01.050. (Ord. 4949 §1
(part), 2005: Ord. 4807, Repealed & Replaced,
06/28/2002)
(Revised 5/09)7.08-2
7.08.030
7.08.030 COMMERCIAL PET FACILITIES,
GROOMING PARLORS AND
ANIMAL WELFARE FACILITIES.
(a) License Required. Commercial pet facilities,
grooming parlors, and animal welfare facilities shall be
licensed pursuant to Chapters 3.01, 5.03 and 5.04 BMC.
(b) Operation requirements for commercial pet
facilities and animal welfare facilities:
(1) Adequate food and water for each species,
pursuant to BMC 7.04.020(a), and proper habitat and
medical attention, if needed, shall be provided during
normal business hours and when the facilities are not
open for business;
(2) Food shall be stored in a fashion that pre-
vents contamination or infestation;
(3) The facilities shall be maintained and
operated in a healthful and sanitary manner, free from
disease, infestation, and foul odors;
(4) Sick animals shall be isolated from
healthy ones in quarters adequately ventilated to prevent
contamination of healthy animals;
(5) Sick or injured animals shall receive
appropriate medical treatment by or under the auspices
of a licensed veterinarian. Records shall be maintained
reflecting treatment, care, dates of veterinary visits, and
the name of the veterinarian and veterinary clinic pro-
viding treatment. Sick or injured animals shall not be
sold, bartered, or otherwise transferred from a commer-
cial pet facility or animal welfare facility to a new owner
until the illness or injury is substantially healed, unless
such transfer is to an animal welfare organization that
assumed all responsibility for providing the appropriate
medical treatment;
(6) Cats and dogs shall receive age-appropri-
ate vaccines and anthelmintics. Records of such shall be
maintained for each animal and made available to the
animal control authority and the Bremerton-Kitsap
County Health District, including the name and address
of the attending veterinarian, if applicable;
(7) A copy of all medical records including,
but not limited to, the records described in subsections
(b)(5) and (6) of this section shall be provided to new
owners at the time the ownership of the animal is trans-
ferred, or to the animal control authority upon request.
(c) Facility and individual housing and habitat
requirements for commercial pet facilities and animal
welfare facilities:
(1) Indoor and outdoor animal housing facili-
ties shall be in good repair, protect the animals from
injury, and shall provide sufficient security to contain
the animals while preventing entry by unwanted ani-
mals. Also, the habitat shall provide species-specific
requirements including, but not limited to, temperature,
humidity, and light.
(2) Indoor facilities shall:
(i) Provide the animal with adequate
space for movement and ability to sit, lie, stand, and
stretch without touching the sides or top of housing;
(ii) Be heated or cooled to protect the ani-
mals from temperatures to which they are not accli-
mated;
(iii) Be adequately ventilated;
(iv) Have interior walls, ceilings, and
floors that are sealed and are resistant to absorption of
moisture or odors;
(v) Have flooring with a surface that can
be sanitized and treated to minimize growth of harmful
bacteria;
(vi) Have a waste collection and removal
system that facilitates cleaning and permits maintaining
the facility in a sanitary condition; and
(vii)Have available a washroom with sink
for hot and cold running water.
(3) Outdoor facilities shall:
(i) Provide adequate shelter and protec-
tion from adverse weather;
(ii) Provide sufficient room for adequate
exercise and movement; and
(iii) When no indoor facility is available,
outdoor facilities shall also:
(iv) Have flooring with a surface that can
be sanitized and treated to minimize growth of harmful
bacteria;
(v) Have a waste collection and removal
system that facilitates cleaning and permits maintaining
the facility in a sanitary condition; and
(vi) Have available a washroom with sink
for hot and cold running water.
(d) Operation and Facility Requirements for
Grooming Parlors. Grooming parlors shall:
(1) Not board animals;
(2) Provide restraining straps for animals to
prevent injury while being groomed;
(3) Sterilize grooming equipment after each
use;
(4) Not leave animals unattended when
placed before a dryer;
(5) Not prescribe or administer treatment or
medicine or otherwise engage in veterinary practice as
defined in RCW 18.92.010;
(6) Not confine more than one (1) animal in
the same cage unless so requested by the owner of the
animals;
(7) Be structurally sound and in good repair,
designed to protect the animals from injury, and provide
sufficient security to contain the animals while prevent-
ing entry by unwanted animals;
7.08-3 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 7.08.040
(8) Have grooming and animal containment
areas with walls, ceilings and floors that are sealed and
resistant to absorption of moisture and odors; and
(9) Be cleaned and sanitized on a regular
basis.
(e) Inspections. The animal control authority shall
inspect existing or proposed commercial pet facilities,
animal welfare facilities, and grooming parlors in con-
nection with its licensing investigation and when
inspections are necessary to ensure compliance with this
title. Such inspections shall be made during regular
business hours. (Ord. 4949 §1 (part), 2005: Ord. 4807,
Repealed & Replaced, 06/28/2002)
7.08.040 UNLAWFUL - VIOLATIONS AND
PENALTIES.
(a) It shall be unlawful:
(1) For a person other than the owner, keeper,
or other authorized person to remove the license tag
from an animal required or permitted to be licensed pur-
suant to this chapter;
(2) To operate a commercial pet facility, ani-
mal welfare facility, or grooming parlor without a valid
license;
(3) To operate a commercial pet facility, ani-
mal welfare facility, or grooming parlor in a fashion
contrary to that required by BMC 7.08.030.
(b) Any violation of this chapter as set forth in this
section shall constitute a misdemeanor pursuant to BMC
1.12.020(2). Further, any person, firm or corporation
violating the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or
portion thereof during which any violation of this sec-
tion is committed, continued or permitted. (Ord. 4949
§1 (part), 2005)
(Revised 5/09)
Title 11
STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Chapters:
11.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
11.02 RIGHT-OF-WAY USE
11.03 SPECIAL RULES APPLICABLE TO
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
PROVIDERS
11.04 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
11.05 PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
11.06 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
11.08 SIDEWALKS - CONSTRUCTION,
RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
11.10 SIDEWALKS - DUTIES OF ABUTTING
PROPERTY OWNERS
11.12 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CODE
11.15 ON STREET PAID PARKING
11.20 VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
11.25 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
11.25-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 11.25
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Sections:
11.25.010 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
DISTRICT ESTABLISHED.
11.25.020 GOVERNING BOARD.
11.25.030 AUTHORITY OF THE
DISTRICT.
11.25.040 USE OF FUNDS.
11.25.050 DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
11.25.060 LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
11.25.010 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT
DISTRICT ESTABLISHED.
There is created a transportation benefit district to
be known as the Bremerton Transportation Benefit Dis-
trict or “District” with geographical boundaries com-
prised of the corporate limits of the City as they
currently exist or as they may exist following future
annexations. (Ord. 5076 §3 (part), 2009)
11.25.020 GOVERNING BOARD.
(a) The governing board of the Transportation
Benefit District shall be the Bremerton City Council act-
ing in an ex officio and independent capacity, which
shall have the authority to exercise the statutory powers
set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW.
(b) The treasurer of the Transportation Benefit
District shall be the City Financial Services Director.
(c) The Board shall develop a material change pol-
icy to address major plan changes that affect project
delivery or the ability to finance the plan, pursuant to the
requirements set forth in RCW 36.73.160(1).
(d) The Board shall issue an annual report, pursu-
ant to the requirements of RCW 36.73.160(2). (Ord.
5076 §3 (part), 2009)
11.25.030 AUTHORITY OF THE DISTRICT.
The Board shall have and may exercise any powers
provided by law to fulfill the purpose of the District.
(Ord. 5076 §3 (part), 2009)
11.25.040 USE OF FUNDS.
The funds generated by the Transportation Benefit
District may be used for any purpose allowed by law
including to operate the District and to make transporta-
tion improvements that are consistent with existing
state, regional, and local transportation plans and neces-
sitated by existing or reasonably foreseeable congestion
levels pursuant to Chapter 36.73 RCW. The transporta-
tion improvements funded by the district shall be made
in an effort to protect the City’s long term investments
in its infrastructure, to reduce the risk of transportation
facility failure, to improve safety, to continue optimal
performance of the infrastructure over time, to avoid
more expensive infrastructure replacements in the
future and to improve modal connectivity within the
City of Bremerton. Additional transportation improve-
ment projects of the District may be funded only after
compliance with the provisions of RCW 36.73.050(b).
(Ord. 5076 §3 (part), 2009)
11.25.050 DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
The Transportation Benefit District shall be auto-
matically dissolved when all indebtedness of the District
has been retired and when all of the District’s antici-
pated responsibilities have been satisfied. However, in
no event shall the Bremerton Transportation Benefit
District continue to exist past six (6) years from the date
the Bremerton Transportation Benefit District is cre-
ated. (Ord. 5076 §3 (part), 2009)
11.25.060 LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
As authorized pursuant to Chapter 36.73 RCW, this
chapter shall be liberally construed to permit the accom-
plishment of its purposes. (Ord. 5076 §3 (part), 2009)
13.04-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 13.04
PARK CODE
Sections:
13.04.010 TITLE.
13.04.020 DEFINITIONS.
13.04.030 SIGNS, BILLBOARDS, ETC.
13.04.040 DESTROYING PARK
PROPERTY.
13.04.050 ANIMALS AT LARGE.
13.04.060 DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR
EXPLOSIVES.
13.04.070 TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
AND BIRDS.
13.04.080 SOLICITING AND PEDDLING.
13.04.100 RIDING MOTOR VEHICLES,
NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES
AND HORSES.
13.04.110 GAMES AND SPORTS.
13.04.120 POLLUTING WATERS.
13.04.130 FIRES.
13.04.140 LIQUOR.
13.04.150 HOURS.
13.04.160 NONCOMPLIANCE -
EJECTION FROM PARK.
13.04.170 PROCEEDING AGAINST
VIOLATORS.
13.04.180 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
13.04.010 TITLE.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the
park code of the city of Bremerton. (Ord. 2191 §101,
1956)
13.04.020 DEFINITIONS.
The following terms, phrases, words and their deri-
vations will have the meaning given herein, unless
inconsistent with the context. Words using the present
tense include the future. Words in the plural number
include the singular number, and words in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is
always mandatory and not merely directive:
(1) "Superintendent" is the person immediately in
charge of all park areas and their activities, and to whom
all park attendants of any area are responsible.
(2) "Park" is a park, playground, beach, recreation
center, or any other area in the city owned or used by the
city and devoted to active or passive recreation.
(3) "Person" is any person, firm, partnership, asso-
ciation, corporation, company or organization of any
kind. (Ord. 2191 §102, 1956)
13.04.030 SIGNS, BILLBOARDS, ETC.
It is unlawful to use, place or erect any signboard,
sign, billboard, bulletin board, post, pole or device of
any kind for advertising in any park; or to attach any
notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rod or cord to any tree,
shrub, railing, post or structure within any park; or with-
out the written consent of the superintendent, to place or
erect in any park, a structure of any kind; provided, that
the superintendent may permit the erection of temporary
directional signs or decorations on occasions of public
celebration and picnics. (Ord. 2191 §103, 1956)
13.04.040 DESTROYING PARK PROPERTY.
It is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilate or deface
any structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain, wall,
fence, railing, vehicle, bench, shrub, tree, fern, plant,
flower, lighting system, or sprinkling system or other
property lawfully in any park. (Ord. 2191 §104, 1956)
13.04.050 ANIMALS AT LARGE.
It is unlawful to allow or permit any animal to run
at large in any park, or enter any lake, pond, fountain or
stream therein, except that unleashed dogs are allowed
in designated dog park areas within the City of Bremer-
ton park system. (Ord. 4952 §3, 2005: Ord. 2191 §105,
1956)
13.04.060 DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR
EXPLOSIVES.
It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearm,
fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind
or to shoot or fire any air gun, bows and arrows, BB gun
or use any slingshot in any park, except the superinten-
dent may authorize archery, and the firing of small bore
arms and fireworks at designated times and places suit-
able for their use. (Ord. 5067 §1, 2008: Ord. 2191 §106,
1956)
13.04.070 TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AND
BIRDS.
It is unlawful in any manner to tease, annoy, dis-
turb, molest, catch, injure or kill or to throw any stone or
missile of any kind at or strike with any stick or weapon
any animal, bird or fowl. (Ord. 2191 §107, 1956)
13.04.080 SOLICITING AND PEDDLING.
No person shall solicit alms or contributions for any
purpose, whether public or private, nor expose or offer
for sale any article or thing, nor shall any person station
or place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation,
sale or display of any such article or thing, except the
licensed concessionaire acting by and under the author-
ity of the superintendent. (Ord. 2191 §108, 1956)
(Revised 5/09)13.04-2
13.04.100 RIDING MOTOR VEHICLES, NON-
MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND
HORSES.
(a) It is unlawful to ride or drive any bicycle, tricy-
cle, skateboard, horse or pony over or through any park
except within and upon the park drives, parkway, park
boulevards and bicycle paths designated for such use, or
at a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour, except
as otherwise authorized by the Director of Parks and
Recreation.
(b) It is unlawful to park, ride or drive any motor-
cycle or motor vehicle upon, over or through any park
except within and upon park drives, parkways, park
boulevards, rights-of-way or parking lots located within
a park and designated for such use, except as otherwise
authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
(Ord. 4915 §3, 2004; Ord. 4267 §1, 1990; Ord. 2191
§110, 1956)
13.04.110 GAMES AND SPORTS.
It is unlawful to practice or play golf, baseball,
cricket, lacrosse, polo, archery, hockey, tennis, badmin-
ton, or other games of like character or to hurl or propel
any airborne or other missile except at places set apart
for such purposes by the superintendent. (Ord. 2191
§111, 1956)
13.04.120 POLLUTING WATERS.
No person in a park shall throw, discharge, or oth-
erwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any
fountain, pond, bay or other body of water in or adjacent
to any park or storm sewer, or drain flowing into such
waters, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid,
which will or may result in the pollution of the waters.
No person in a park shall have brought in or shall dump,
deposit, or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper,
boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, or refuse, or
other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in
any waters in or contiguous to any park, or left any-
where on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the
proper receptacles where they are provided; where
receptacles are not so provided, all such rubbish or
waste shall be carried away from the park by the person
responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of
elsewhere. (Ord. 2191 §112, 1956)
13.04.130 FIRES.
It is unlawful to build any fires in any park except
in areas designated by the superintendent. (Ord. 2191
§113, 1956)
13.04.140 LIQUOR.
It is unlawful to serve or consume, within any City
park, any liquor as defined in RCW 66.04.010(23), as
enacted and hereinafter amended, except when:
(a) Harborside Fountain Park. Within the bound-
aries of the Harborside Fountain Park:
(1) Permitted by the Washington State Liquor
Control Board; and
(2) Such service of liquor is administered by
the operator of the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremer-
ton Harborside or the event or activity is sponsored by
the City.
(b) Pendergast Regional Park - Indoor Soccer Cen-
ter. Within the mezzanine food service area of the
Olympic Soccer and Sports Center (“Indoor Soccer
Center”) located within Pendergast Regional Park
when:
(1) Permitted by the Washington State Liquor
Control Board;
(2) Such service of liquor is administered by
the operator of the Indoor Soccer Center; and
(3) Such service and consumption is limited
to beer and wine. (Ord. 5060 §1, 2008: Ord. 5005 §3,
2007: Ord. 2191 §114, 1956)
13.04.150 HOURS.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies,
parks shall be open to the public every day of the year
during designated hours. The opening and closing hours
for each individual park shall be posted therein for pub-
lic information. Any section or part of any park may be
declared closed to the public by the superintendent at
any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily
or at regular and intervals (daily or otherwise) and either
entirely or merely to certain uses, as the superintendent
shall find reasonably necessary. (Ord. 2191 §115, 1956)
13.04.160 NONCOMPLIANCE - EJECTION
FROM PARK.
It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any
park rule or regulation duly posted by the superinten-
dent, and the superintendent or any park attendant shall
have the authority to eject from a park, any person act-
ing in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 2191 §116, 1956)
13.04.170 PROCEEDING AGAINST
VIOLATORS.
Anyone concerned in the violation of this chapter,
whether directly or indirectly committing the thing that
constitutes the offense, or who aids or abets the same,
and whether present or absent; and anyone who directly
or indirectly counsels, encourages, hires, commands,
induces, or otherwise procures another to commit such
offense, is and shall be a principal under the terms of this
chapter and shall be proceeded against and prosecuted
as such. (Ord. 2191 §117, 1956)
13.04-3 (Revised 5/09)
13.04.180 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Violation of or failure to comply with the provi-
sions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction thereof, be subject to the provisions of
Chapter 1.12 BMC. (Ord. 4733, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4680, Amended, 12/17/1999; Ord.
2191 §118, 1956)
15.06-1 (Revised 5/09)
Chapter 15.06
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
Sections:
15.06.010 PURPOSE.
15.06.015 INCORPORATION AND CPI
ADJUSTMENT.
15.06.020 ASSESSMENTS.
15.06.030 RATES - WATER.
15.06.040 RATES - WASTEWATER.
15.06.050 RATES - STORMWATER.
15.06.060 MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND
CHARGES.
15.06.010 PURPOSE.
This chapter provides for the establishment of fees,
rates and other charges for connection to or utilization of
the utility system, for providing utility service, adminis-
tration and maintenance of utility accounts, and for the
operation, maintenance, repair and improvements of the
utility system. Fees, rates and other service charges shall
include, but not be limited to, front footage fees, general
facility fees, connection charges, utility service rates,
account maintenance charges, plan check, and system
development fees and charges. (Ord. 4729, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4675, Amended, 11/30/1999; Ord.
4454 §1 (in part), 1994; Ord. 4309 §2 (in part), 1991)
15.06.015 INCORPORATION AND CPI
ADJUSTMENT.
(a) Assessments, rates, fees and charges attached
hereto as Appendix A and incorporated herein by this
reference are hereby adopted.
(b) Commencing November 1, 2005, and on
November 1st of each successive year thereafter, the
utility rates in this section, not otherwise adjusted by the
City Council during the previous six (6) month period,
shall automatically be adjusted based upon the most cur-
rent Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers,
Seattle, and the general facility charges shall be adjusted
according to the most current Seattle Construction Index
(SCI). (Ord. 5070 §1, 2008; Ord. 5051 §1 (Exh. A),
2008; Ord. 5030 §1 (Exh. A), 2007; Ord. 5026 §2 (Exh.
A), 2007; Ord. 4990 §1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 4961 §1
(Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 4956 §1 (Exh. A), 2005; Ord. 4909
§§5, 7, 2004; Ord. 4881 §1, 2003; Ord. 4827, Amended,
11/29/2002; Ord. 4794, Amended, 05/07/2002; Ord.
4766, Amended, 08/24/2001; Ord. 4735, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4729, Reaffirmed, 11/30/2000; Ord.
4685, Amended, 12/28/1999; Ord. 4675, Added,
11/30/1999)
15.06.020 ASSESSMENTS.
(a) General Facility Charge.
(1) A general facility charge (GFC) shall be
charged on all new or expanded service connections to
the utility system. Existing connections within the sys-
tem as of the effective date of this Code shall be consid-
ered to have paid their proportionate share of the general
facility charge for existing use.
(2) The calculation of the general facility
charge for water shall be based on the meter size to be
installed for a new or expanded water utility service.
(3) The calculation of the general facility
charge for wastewater shall be based on the number of
equivalent residential unit(s) (ERU) served and shall be
computed as follows:
Single-Family Residence 1 ERU/unit
Duplex (two units) 1 ERU/unit
Multifamily (three or more units) 0.65 ERU/unit
Mobile Home Space in Mobile Home Park (common building at
additional commercial rate and laundry areas at laundry rate)
0.65 ERU per space
Recreational Vehicle Waste Dumping Station 0.65 ERU per station
Schools 0.030 ERU per student capacity
Churches (school uses at additional per student capacity rate) 0.65 ERU per 100 seats
Hospitals - General 1 ERU per bed
Convalescent Hospitals 0.50 ERU per bed
Residential Care/Boarding Facilities 0.25 ERU per bed
Hotels and Motels (additional charges for restaurant or tavern at
restaurant or tavern rate, laundry areas at laundry rates, and meeting
room areas with fixtures at commercial rate)
0.25 ERU per room or motel unit
Food Preparation and/or Serving Areas 0.15 ERU per 100 square feet
(Revised 5/09)15.06-2
Vehicle Wash
Self-Service Vehicle Wash 1.17 ERU per bay
Full-Service Vehicle Wash 15.66 ERU per bay
All Other Vehicle Washes See Wet Industrial
Laundries and Laundromats 0.30 ERU per 100 square feet
Industrial Laundries See Wet Industrial
Remodels of the above-listed, which result in no increase in the units on which the charge for a new building is calculated, the ERU
for the remodel will be calculated on the basis of the fixtures added using the amounts in the Commercial section.
Commercial, Office, and Dry Industrial Charge for each plumbing fixture to be installed
Bathtub w/ or w/o shower 0.13 ERU
Dental unit or cuspidor 0.1 ERU
Dishwasher 0.1 ERU
Disposal 0.1 ERU
Drinking Fountain 0.05 ERU
Floor Drain 0.01 ERU
Fountain/Backwash 0.1 ERU
Kitchen Sink 0.08 ERU
Laundry Tray 0.08 ERU
Lavatory 0.05 ERU
Service Sink 0.08 ERU
Shower (each head) 0.13 ERU
Swimming Pool/Backwash 0.1 ERU
Urinal 0.17 ERU
Urinal Trough (for each two-foot section) 0.17 ERU
Wash Sink (for each set of faucets) 0.08 ERU
Washing Machine 0.07 ERU
Water Closet 0.33 ERU
Wet Industrial To be determined on an individual basis by the City
utilizing the formula listed below.
GFC = (G.P.D./236) x SRF x F
G.P.D. = Anticipated volume of discharge to sewer in gallons per day.
SFR = Current general facility charge for a single-family residential
unit.
F = Extra strength factor, whole number multiplier derived for every
330 mg/l of biochemical oxygen demand or suspended solids, or
fraction thereof, in excess of the first 330 mg/l of biochemical oxygen
demand or suspended solids.
Example:
Factor Range
10 - 330
2331 - 660
3661 - 990
(continues per 300 increment)
Undefined Building and Sewer Use To be determined on an individual basis by the City.
Additional Loading or Change of Use Determined on basis of additional loading or new use
for entire facility less credit for former use. No refunds
if new use is less than former use.
15.06-5 (Revised 5/09)
Ord. 4454 §1 (in part), 1994; Ord. 4309 §2 (in part),
1991)
15.06.030 RATES - WATER.
(a) Retail Water Rates. A general retail water rate
shall be assessed all users of the utility water system.
The retail rate shall be calculated on a periodic billing
with a minimum service charge based on meter size and
a commodity charge computed to the nearest HCF.
(1) Sprinkler and Fire Protection Service. The
Department shall levy a general fire service charge to
users of the utility water system for fire service pro-
vided. The fire service rate shall be billed on a periodic
billing and shall be based on the meter size.
The service charge herein set forth shall be granted
only during such times as there is no appreciable regis-
tration by meters maintained by the Department. Water
used for purposes other than extinguishing fires through
a fire service connection shall be charged at a rate not
less than double the domestic rate provided by this
Chapter.
(2) Temporary/Construction Meters. Persons
desiring temporary water service from a fire hydrant,
hose connection, or meter for the purposes of construc-
tion, special events, or other activities that are limited in
duration shall make application to the Department on
the form provided and make a deposit established for
temporary/construction meters.
Temporary/construction meters shall be limited to
six (6) month duration and may be renewed subject to
approval by the department.
The rate shall be calculated on a periodic billing
with a minimum service charge based on the meter size
and a commodity charge computed to the nearest HCF.
(b) Wholesale Water Service. The Department
may sell water to water districts or other public agen-
cies. Such service shall be through a wholesale contract,
under such terms and under such conditions as shall be
deemed fair and equitable by the City. All wholesale
water contracts shall be subject to Mayoral approval and
City Council authorization. (Ord. 4729, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4675, Amended, 11/30/1999; Ord.
4454 §1 (in part), 1994; Ord. 4309 §2 (in part), 1991)
15.06.040 RATES - WASTEWATER.
(a) Retail Wastewater Rates. A general retail
wastewater rate shall be assessed of all users of the Util-
ity wastewater system. The retail rate shall be calculated
on a periodic billing with a minimum service charge and
a commodity charge computed to the nearest HCF.
The retail rate shall be based on flow and strength
of sewage discharged by the user of the system.
Flow shall be determined by the metered amount of
domestic water usage.
Flows for summer usage for single-family, duplex,
and multifamily residential customers shall be deter-
mined based on the previous six (6) month average win-
ter domestic water usage by the customer, provided the
account was active for at least two (2) billing periods of
the preceding six (6) months. The calculation period
shall be determined by the Department based on usage
and billing cycles. In no case shall this calculation for
summer usage result in a volume less than two and one-
half (2.5) HCF per month.
In the event the customer is not connected to a pub-
lic water supply that utilizes a domestic water meter, the
flow shall be determined by the Department based on
the average flow of the like customer class.
Strength shall be determined by the loadings dis-
charged by the customer and shall be segregated into
like customer classes based on their respective sewage
strengths. (Ord. 5054, Amended, 08/20/2008; Ord.
4766, Amended, 08/24/2001; Ord. 4729, Reaffirmed,
11/30/2000; Ord. 4675, Amended, 11/30/1999; Ord.
4454 §1 (in part), 1994; Ord. 4309 §2 (in part), 1991)
15.06.050 RATES - STORMWATER.
(a) Surface Drainage/Stormwater Rates. A general
retail stormwater rate shall be assessed all property own-
ers who contribute to or benefit from the utility storm-
water system.
Rates shall be determined by the approximate
amount of impervious surface area of developed parcel,
including publicly owned property and right-of-way.
Impervious surface, measured in equivalent imper-
vious surface units (ISUs) shall be determined for each
developed property, except single-family or duplex uses
which shall be assigned the minimum rate.
(b) Improper Stormwater Inflow to Wastewater
System. A rate shall be assessed on all property owners
who have an improper stormwater discharge to the
wastewater system pursuant to the Utility Fee and Rate
Schedule established for stormwater by City Council
ordinance.
Rates shall be based upon the approximate amount
of impervious surface area of the property. The impervi-
ous surface area, measured in equivalent impervious
surface units (ISUs), shall be that used for the stormwa-
ter rates elsewhere in this chapter.
Payment of the improper stormwater surcharge
shall be terminated when the property has disconnected
all sources of the improper stormwater inflow from the
wastewater system.
The service rate for maintaining an improper storm-
water inflow connection to the wastewater system will
be identified on the utility billing statement as "Storm-
water Facilities Impact" fee.
(c) Stormwater rate classes are as follows:
(Revised 5/09)15.06-6
(1) Residential.
(i) Stormwater I. The basic stormwater
service rate.
(ii) Stormwater II. This rate consists of
the basic stormwater fee, plus fifty (50) percent of the
current stormwater fee as the "Stormwater Facilities
Impact" fee. This class may have a driveway drain of not
more than four hundred (400) square feet of impervious
surface draining into the sanitary sewer system and no
other improper connection to the sanitary sewer system.
(iii) Stormwater III. This rate consists of
the basic stormwater fee, plus one hundred (100) per-
cent of the current stormwater fee as the "Stormwater
Facilities Impact" fee. This class has a driveway drain
with more than four hundred (400) square feet of imper-
vious surface draining into the sanitary sewer system
and/or more than one (1) improper connection to the
sanitary sewer system.
(2) Commercial.
(i) Commercial I Stormwater. The basic
commercial stormwater fee.
(ii) Commercial II Stormwater. The basic
stormwater fee, plus fifty (50) percent of the current
stormwater fee as the surcharge. This class may have no
more than four hundred (400) square feet of impervious
surface where stormwater runoff is collected by a roof
drain, parking lot drain, driveway drain or any other
device that conveys this runoff into the sanitary sewer
system. This does not include stormwater runoff that is
collected from under fueling station canopies since
these areas are required to be connected to the sanitary
sewer system. However, roof runoff from the canopy is
not allowed to be connected to the sanitary sewer sys-
tem. This class may not have more than one (1)
improper connection to the sanitary sewer system.
(iii) Commercial III Stormwater. The
basic stormwater fee, plus one hundred (100) percent of
the current stormwater fee as the "Stormwater Facilities
Impact" fee. This class has more than four hundred
(400) square feet of impervious surface where stormwa-
ter runoff is collected by a roof drain, parking lot drain,
driveway drain or any other device that conveys this
runoff into the sanitary sewer system. This does not
include stormwater runoff that is collected from under
fueling station canopies since these areas are required to
be connected to the sanitary sewer system. However,
roof runoff from the canopy is not allowed to be con-
nected to the sanitary sewer system.
(d) Rate Adjustments. Rate adjustments for water
quantity and water quality pursuant to the Utility Rate
Schedule will be applied to all multi-family (three (3) or
more units), commercial, and industrial development
which provide for the installation of on-site water qual-
ity and quantity improvements which meet all System
Development and Construction Standards. Eligibility
will require the treatment of stormwater discharges prior
to entry into the utility stormwater system and the reduc-
tion of the amount of stormwater discharges into the
utility stormwater system to an amount not to exceed
two-tenths (0.2) cubic feet per second, CFS per acre
based on a twenty-five (25) year storm.
All new development will be required to install
water quality and quantity improvements prior to con-
nection to the stormwater system and will receive the
rate adjustment upon successful completion of the
installation. Application for building permits or
fill/grade permits must include standard stormwater
quality and quantity improvement plans. If topography,
soils, location or lot size make on-site detention imprac-
tical, new development may be permitted, but a penalty
shall be assessed pursuant to the Utility Rate Schedule if
stormwater runoff from the developed property exceeds
three-tenths (0.3) CFS per acre based on a twenty-five
(25) year storm.
The facts set forth in this subsection shall apply
only if the on-site or other facility that has received an
adjustment in its rates is maintained and operated in
accord with any City standards applicable at the time of
billing. In the event that the Director determines that the
system is not properly operated and maintained, the rate
reduction shall be discontinued until deficiencies are
corrected in addition to other remedies provided in this
chapter.
(e) Exempt Properties.
(1) All parcels of property that are undevel-
oped.
(2) All public rights-of-way.
(f) Public School District Properties. Parcels
owned or leased by public school districts which pro-
vide activities which directly benefit the surface and
stormwater management program. The activities may
include: curriculum specific to the issues and problems
of surface and stormwater management and student
activities in the community to expose students to the
efforts required to restore, monitor, or enhance the sur-
face and stormwater management system. Pursuant to
RCW 35.92.021, the amount of the service charge shall
be determined by the Director, based upon the cost of
the activities to the school district, but not to exceed the
value of the activity to the stormwater management pro-
gram. Determination of which activities qualify for the
stormwater management service charge reduction will
be made by the Director. Reductions in stormwater
management service charges will only be granted to
school districts which provide programs that have been
evaluated by the Director. The service charge adjust-
ment for the school activity may be applied to any parcel
in the service area which is owned or operated by the
school district.
15.06-A1 (Revised 5/09)
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
GENERAL FACILITY CHARGES
Water (per meter size)
5/8" x 3/4" $2,511.00 $2,511.00
1" $6,276.00 $6,276.00
1-1/2" $12,554.00 $12,554.00
2" $20,084.00 $20,084.00
Greater than 2" Calculated Based
on Usage
Calculated Based
on Usage
Wastewater (per ERU) $3,801.00 $3,801.00
Stormwater (per ISU) $1,019.00 N/A
CONNECTION/INSPECTION FEES
Water Connection Fees
5/8" x 3/4" $1,957.00 $2,935.50
1" $2,109.00 $3,163.50
1-1/2" $3,308.00 $4,962.00
2" $4,201.00 $6,301.50
Greater than 2" Actual Time
& Materials
150% of Actual
Time & Materials
Field Inspection Fees
Water Main Extensions (per foot) $1.26 $1.89
but not less than: $468.00 $702.00
Pump Station $617.00 $926.00
Miscellaneous (per hour) $52.00 $78.00
Wastewater Connection Fees
Lateral Connection at P/L $52.00 $60.00
Lateral Connection at Main $308.00 $354.00
Conveyance Facility Extensions (per foot) $1.70 $1.96
but not less than: $371.00 $427.00
Pump Station $617.00 $710.00
Miscellaneous (per hour) $52.00 $60.00
(Revised 5/09)15.06-A2
RETAIL WATER SERVICE RATES
General Service - Monthly Service Charge
Meter Size
5/8 x 3/4 inch $10.53 $15.80
1-inch $12.03 $18.05
1-1/2-inch $17.10 $25.65
2-inch $22.97 $34.46
3-inch $43.58 $65.37
4-inch $81.00 $122.00
6-inch $288.00 $432.00
8-inch $1,052.00 $1,578.00
10-inch $3,752.00 $5,628.00
12-inch $14,105.00 $21,158.00
Residential Commodity Charge (per HCF)
0 - 10 HCF/Month $1.14 $1.71
Over 10 HCF/Month $1.28 $1.92
Nonresidential Commodity Charge (per HCF) $1.24 $1.86
Fire Protection - Monthly Service Charge
Service Size
1-inch $17.93 $26.90
1-1/2-inch $26.99 $40.49
2-inch $35.09 $52.64
3-inch $38.67 $58.01
4-inch $42.15 $63.23
6-inch $52.60 $78.90
8-inch $70.02 $105.03
10-inch $98.00 $147.00
12-inch $140.00 $210.00
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $2.48 $3.72
- For Usage Other Than Firefighting
Low-Income Senior and Low-Income Disabled Citizen - Monthly Service Charge
Base Charge (per account) $10.53 $15.80
Commodity Charge
0 - 5 HCF/Month No Charge No Charge
5 - 10 HCF/Month $1.14 $1.71
Over 10 HCF/Month $1.28 $1.92
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
15.06-A3 (Revised 5/09)
RETAIL WATER SERVICE RATES (Continued)
Temporary/Construction Meter
1" Meter
Deposit $150.00 $150.00
Base Fee (per month) $12.03 $18.05
Setup Fee $106.00 $106.00
Hydrant Meter (3" Meter)
Deposit $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Base Fee (per month) $43.58 $65.37
Setup Fee $106.00 $106.00
Equipment Loss/Damage Actual Time
& Materials
150% of Actual
Time & Materials
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $1.24 $1.86
City Parks and Recreation Department - Irrigation
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $0.62
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
(Revised 5/09)15.06-A4
RETAIL WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES
Monthly Service Charge
Single-Family
Base Charge (per account) $31.26 $35.95
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $4.19 $4.82
Duplex on 1 Meter or 2 Buildings on 1 Meter
Base Charge (per unit) $24.76 $28.47
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $4.19 $4.82
Multifamily
Base Charge (per unit) $24.76 $28.47
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $4.19 $4.82
Commercial I
Base Charge (per account) $46.21 $53.14
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $4.32 $4.97
Commercial II
Base Charge (per account) $47.01 $54.06
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $6.76 $7.77
Commercial III
Base Charge (per account) $46.55 $53.53
Commodity Charge (per HCF) $5.53 $6.36
Low-Income Senior and Low-Income Disabled Citizen
Base Charge (per account) $19.39 $22.30
Commodity Charge (per HCF)
0 - 5 HCF/Month No Charge No Charge
Over 5 HCF/Month $4.19 $4.82
Septage Disposal (per gallon of tank capacity) $0.23 $0.23
Leachate per Gallon of Tank Capacity $0.11 $0.11
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
15.06-A5 (Revised 5/09)
RETAIL STORMWATER RATES
Monthly Service Charge
Residential I (Single-Family/Duplex)
Base Charge (per account) $8.50 N/A
Exception: Duplex
With 2 Meters (per account) $4.28 N/A
Residential II
Base Charge (per ISU) + 50% of the Base Charge $12.75 N/A
Residential III
Base Charge (per ISU) + 100% of the Base Charge $17.00 N/A
Commercial I
Base Charge (per ISU) $8.50 N/A
Commercial II
Base Charge (per ISU) + 50% of the Base Charge $12.75 N/A
Commercial III
Base Charge (per ISU) + 100% of the Base Charge $17.00 N/A
Public School Districts (per account) $8.50 N/A
Low-Income Senior and Low-Income Disabled Citizen
Base Charge (per account) $5.19 N/A
Multifamily and Commercial Rate Adjustment
Water Quality (per ISU) $0.94 N/A
Water Quantity (per ISU) $2.84 N/A
Stormwater Penalty
New Multifamily and Commercial Development without On-Site
Detention
Charge (per ISU) $1.89 N/A
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
(Revised 5/09)15.06-A6
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES
Park Reservation Fee $30.00 $30.00
(nonrefundable)
Office Services
New Account (includes water turn-on) $20.00 $20.00
Account Maintenance $5.00 $5.00
Past Due Notice $2.50 $2.50
Lien Recovery Charge $100.00 $100.00
Close Account/Meter Read/Water Service Turn-Off $20.00 $20.00
Field Services
Pavement Restoration Charge
(refundable, if assessed and not required)
Asphalt Patch $694.00 $1,041.00
Concrete Patch $894.00 $1,341.00
Asphalt Trench $817.00 $1,225.50
Concrete Trench $2,348.00 $3,522.00
County Road Permit N/A Cost
Wet Tapping (Water Main Only)*
8" and smaller - excluding excavation and backfill $2,514.00 $3,771.00
8" and smaller - service to property line $5,349.00 $8,023.50
Greater than 8" x 8" Actual Time
& Materials
150% of Actual
Time & Materials
Fire Hydrant Installation*
8" x 6" and smaller service to property line $6,505.00 $9,757.50
Greater than 8" x 6" Actual Time
& Materials
150% of Actual Time
& Materials
Water Meter Reinstallation
3/4" and 1" $83.00 $83.00
1-1/2" and 2" $132.00 $132.00
3" and greater Actual Time
& Materials
Actual Time
& Materials
Water Meter Reactivation $50.00 $50.00
Water Meter Tampering
Tampering Removal $200.00 $200.00
Tampering Reinstallation Actual Time
& Materials
Actual Time
& Materials
*Does not include pavement restoration charge
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
15.06-A7 (Revised 5/09)
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES (Continued)
Cross-Connection Control
Inspection $50.00 $50.00
Fire Service - Detector, Meter and MXU $436.00 $436.00
Storz Adapter $247.00 $247.00
Water Service Turn-Off/Turn-On (customer request)
Regular Hours $20.00 $20.00
After Hours $175.00 $175.00
Delinquency Notice $10.00 $10.00
Water Service Turn-Off/Turn-On (delinquent accounts)
Regular Hours $50.00 $50.00
After Hours $175.00 $175.00
Flow and Pressure Test (uncertified)
3/4" and 1" meters only $50.00 $50.00
1-1/2" and 2" meters only $90.00 $90.00
Larger than 2" Actual Time
& Materials
Actual Time
& Materials
Utility Plant Locates
Regular Hours N/C N/C
After Hours $191.00 $191.00
Emergency N/C N/C
Meter Test Fee (based on meter size)
3/4" and 1" $132.00 $132.00
1-1/2" and 2" $182.00 $182.00
3" or greater Actual Time
& Materials
Actual Time
& Materials
Engineering Services*
Plan Check Fees
Main Extensions (per foot) $0.29 $0.44
but not less than: $244.00 $366.00
(includes hydrants and appurtenances and connection to water
system)
Pump Stations $613.00 $920.00
Fireline Extension $98.00 $147.00
Irrigation Systems $98.00 $147.00
System Connections $98.00 $147.00
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
(Revised 5/09)15.06-A8
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND CHARGES (Continued)
Miscellaneous (per hour) $52.00 $78.00
*Fees include original review and one resubmittal review
Additional reviews will be charged at miscellaneous hourly rate
(above)
Storm Drainage Plan Review Fees **
Preliminary Drainage Plans
Residential Development $379.00 N/A
Nonresidential Development $262.00 N/A
Plus per ISU $11.41 N/A
Final Detailed Drainage Plans
Residential Development (per lot)
0 - 20 Lots $41.07 N/A
21 - 50 Lots $29.67 N/A
51 - 100 Lots $26.25 N/A
100+ Lots $22.82 N/A
Minimum Charge $291.00 N/A
Nonresidential Development
Per ISU $22.82 N/A
Minimum Charge $349.00 N/A
Resubmittal Fees
First Resubmittal No Charge N/A
Subsequent Resubmittal $291.00 N/A
Storm Drainage Inspection Fees **
Residential Development (per lot) $17.12 N/A
Nonresidential Development (per ISU) $17.12 N/A
Minimum Charge $175.00 N/A
Conveyance Facility Extensions (per foot) $0.91 N/A
Minimum Charge $349.00 N/A
Unscheduled Inspections* (per site visit) $52.00 N/A
*Unscheduled inspections shall be tracked through the course of a project and billed after the final site inspection. Fees for
unscheduled inspections shall be paid prior to final occupancy approval.
**Does not apply to single-family residence or duplex construction on an existing established lot.
Utility/Lien Search Fee (Manual)*** $30.00 $30.00
***Search per parcel
Appendix A
ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Within Outside
City Limits City Limits
20.42-9 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 20.42.040
"Lot, flag" means a lot with access to its street by
way of a narrow strip of land having a minimum width
of twenty (20) feet. A flag lot consists of two (2) parts.
(1) The "flag" or main body of the lot; and
(2) The "panhandle" or narrow accessway
connecting the body of the lot to the street.
"Lot, waterfront" means a lot of which any portion
abuts wetlands or any water body regulated under the
Bremerton Shoreline Master Program.
"Lot, width" means the average horizontal distance
between side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot
depth line. The Director may use reasonable modifica-
tions to this procedure when determining the width of an
irregular lot.
"Maintain" means to allow to exist or continue to
exist. Also, where the context indicates, to keep in a
safe, neat and clean condition.
"Manufactured home" means a single-family
dwelling required to be built in accordance with regula-
tions adopted under the National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42
U.S.C. 5401 et seq.). The unit shall bear an insignia
issued by a state or federal regulatory agency indicating
that the manufactured home complies with all applica-
ble construction standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Commercial
coaches, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and motor
homes are neither manufactured homes nor dwelling
units. (See "Mobile home.")
"Marina" means a facility which provides moorage
or wet or dry storage for watercraft or float planes, and
which may offer marine-related sales and services.
"Marquee" means a permanent roofed structure
attached to and supported by a building and projecting
away from the building, usually over a public walkway
and typically common to theaters. A marquee itself is
not a sign, but is commonly used to support signs.
"Medical laboratory" means a facility primarily
engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services on
human specimens, including body fluid or body tissue,
or performing diagnostic imaging, to government agen-
cies, to the medical, dental, or other health service pro-
fessions or to the patient; includes the fabrication of
dentures, eyeglasses and contact lenses, and prosthetic
devices.
"Medical office" and "clinic" means an establish-
ment primarily engaged in providing medical, dental or
other health care services to patients on the premises,
but which excludes facilities for overnight patient care.
Medical clinics that do not have facilities for overnight
patient care are included.
"Mobile home" means a factory-built dwelling built
before June 15, 1976, to standards other than the
National Manufactured Housing Construction and
Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.),
and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at
the time of construction or introduction of the home into
this state. Mobile homes are accommodated within
some existing mobile home parks, but are not allowed
on individual lots. (See "Manufactured home.")
"Monument sign" means a freestanding sign placed
on a base of solid appearance, wherein the width of the
base is equal to at least forty (40) percent of the width of
the sign face.
"Motion picture theater" means any premises in
which motion pictures are shown as the principal use of
the premises, and wherein fees of any kind are charged,
and wherein such movies are shown on a regular basis.
"Multiple-building complex" means a group of
structures housing a combination of business, office,
residential, or other uses, and which shares a common
area, access, parking and/or other facilities.
"Multiple-occupancy building" means a single
building housing more than one (1) retail business,
office, commercial venture or other allowed land use.
"Museum" and "gallery" means a building, room,
vessel (boat or ship), or site intended for the preserva-
tion and exhibition of artistic, historical, or scientific
objects.
"Nonconforming sign" means a sign that was
legally established, but no longer conforms to the cur-
rent sign standards of this title.
"Nursery" and "greenhouse" means facilities used
for the propagation and sale of agricultural or ornamen-
tal plants and related products:
(1) "Retail nursery/greenhouse" offers prod-
ucts to the general public including plant materials,
planter boxes, fertilizer, sprays, garden tools, and
related items.
(2) "Wholesale nursery/greenhouse" raises
nursery stock for sale to retail nurseries or other busi-
nesses.
(3) "Greenhouse" means a nursery facility
constructed with transparent or translucent materials for
indoor propagation of plants. A private greenhouse with
no commercial sales is considered an accessory use.
"Nursing/convalescent home" means any home,
place or institution which operates or maintains facili-
ties providing convalescent or chronic care, or both, for
a period in excess of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours
for three (3) or more patients not related by blood or
marriage to the operator, who, by reason of illness or
infirmity, are unable properly to care for themselves.
Convalescent and chronic care may include but not be
limited to any or all procedures commonly employed in
waiting on the sick, such as administration of medicines,
preparation of special diets, giving of bedside nursing
care, application of dressings and bandages, and carry-
ing out of treatment prescribed by a duly licensed prac-
titioner of the healing arts. It may also include
community-based care. This does not include group res-
(Revised 5/09)20.42-10
20.42.040
idential facilities, hospitals, sanitariums, or treatment
centers.
"Office" and "business service, general" means a
place of employment providing services other than pro-
duction, distribution, sale or repair of goods or commod-
ities, excluding personal business services and medical
offices. General office and business services include:
legal, architectural, engineering, consulting or other
professional services, or management, administrative,
secretarial, marketing, advertising, or similar services.
"Off-premises sign" means any sign, including bill-
board signs, that contains a message or directs attention
to a business, profession, product, event, activity, or ser-
vice that is not related to a use or activity conducted or
offered on the premises or at the location where the sign
is located, excluding official road direction signs but
including the sign faces(s) that contain(s) the message or
direction noted above, as well as the pole or other struc-
ture upon which the sign face is attached. Off-premises
signs include off-premises banners and signs carried by
human beings or live animals when carried on the public
right-of-way or any off-premises location.
"Open space" means land area not covered by
buildings, roads, driveways, parking areas, or outdoor
storage areas, including, but not limited to, landscape
areas, gardens, walkways, courtyards, lawns, or outdoor
recreation areas, the use of which is intended for and
accessible to all of the persons residing in the develop-
ment of which the open space is a part.
Open Space. For zoning and development pur-
poses, specific areas may be required for outdoor recre-
ation, resource or sensitive areas protection, amenities,
safety, or buffering. The calculations of areas desig-
nated to meet open space requirements may not include
driveways, parking areas, required yard areas, land
occupied by buildings or structures, nor other impervi-
ous surfaces that are not related to the open space.
"Outdoor athletic fields" means outdoor facilities
used for sporting activities such as softball, baseball,
football, soccer, running track, tennis complex and other
nonmotorized sports. Outdoor athletic fields may
include bleachers, concession stands, lights, restrooms
and other supporting facilities.
"Parcel" means a continuous quantity of land in sin-
gle ownership or under single control, consisting of one
(1) or more lots, and considered a unit for purposes of
development. (See "Lot.")
"Park," "playground" and "open space" means a site
designed, developed, or reserved for recreational use by
the public, such as play areas, community gardens and
natural areas.
"Parking, satellite" means a parking lot containing
parking stalls required for a permitted land use, but in a
location not contiguous to or abutting the permitted land
use.
"Parking, structure" means a parking lot in which
parking stalls are located either below grade, or in a
multilevel building structure.
"Paved surface" means a surface paved with
asphalt, concrete, concrete pavers, brick or similar dura-
ble materials. Low-impact development technologies
which provide a hard surface while allowing for water
penetration shall be classified as paved areas. Paved
areas do not include gravel, crushed rock, and similar
nonbound materials.
"Personal service" means an establishment engaged
primarily in providing services involving the care of a
person, apparel or minor appliances, such as: shoe
repairs, laundry and dry-cleaning, beauty and barber
shops, clothing/costume rental, tanning, other personal
grooming facilities and domestic assistance services,
and personal computing device or cellular phone
repairs. This does not include massage parlors, health
care services, exercise establishments, nor funeral ser-
vices.
"Physical fitness and health club" means an estab-
lishment primarily engaged in providing facilities for
indoor physical fitness activities and recreation. Physi-
cal fitness and health clubs may include such facilities
as gymnasiums, swimming pools, and ball courts.
"Pier" means a fixed structure, or a permanently
moored floating structure, built over tidelands or shore-
lands, and used for a marine landing or moorage for
watercraft.
"Pole sign" means a freestanding sign supported by
uprights or braces wherein the width of the uprights or
braces comprises less than forty (40) percent of the
width of the sign face.
"Porch" means a roofed open area attached to a
building or other structure, usually at an entrance to the
structure. A porch that is enclosed, glazed or screened
may lose its status as an appurtenance.
"Portable sign" means any sign designed to be
moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground
or to a structure or building. A-frame or sandwich board
signs and movable readerboard signs are examples.
"Premises" means contiguous land in the same
ownership or control not divided by a street or public
right-of-way.
"Private club or lodge" means structures, facilities
and grounds owned or operated by a private or fraternal
organization for use by its members and guests.
"Product sign" means any sign with a face consist-
ing of more than fifty (50) percent of the area devoted to
the advertisement of a commercial product or product
logo without integrated advertising for the on-premises
business establishment, community facility, or tempo-
rary event.
"Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall
sign, which is attached to and projects from a structure
or building facade and the face(s) of which is not paral-
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Bremerton Municipal Code 20.42.040
lel to the building’s facade. This sign may be supported
by a structure in addition to its building or wall support.
"Provider" means every corporation, company
association, joint stock company, firm, partnership, lim-
ited liability company, other entity and individual
licensed to provide personal wireless services over per-
sonal wireless communication facilities.
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20.42-13 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 20.42.040
"Structure, principal" means a structure containing
one or more principal uses, as permitted by the zone in
which the property is located.
"Structure, temporary" means a structure which
does not have, nor is it required by the International
Building Code to have, a permanent attachment to the
ground but is subject to building permits.
"Support structure" means any existing or proposed
building, utility pole, or tower capable of supporting a
wireless telecommunications antenna. Support struc-
tures include, but are not limited to, existing buildings,
water towers, and utility poles and/or towers.
"Temporary sign" means a sign that is not perma-
nently affixed, and which is intended for short-term use,
such as to advertise a specific activity such as a special
promotion, sale, or fund-raising event, but not including
political or election signs. For the purposes of this code,
temporary signs are those displayed for between seven
(7) and sixty (60) days.
"Tower" means any structure that is designed and
constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one
(1) or more antennas, including but not limited to self-
supporting lattice towers, guy towers or monopole tow-
ers.
(1) "Type I tower" means a tower up to, but
not exceeding, sixty (60) feet in height.
(2) "Type II tower" means a tower greater
than sixty (60) feet in height.
"Townhouse," for purposes of this code, means a
single-unit structure in a row of at least three (3) such
units in which each unit has its own front and rear access
to the outside, no unit is located over another, and each
is separated from any other unit by one (1) or more com-
mon fire-resistant walls. Ownership of each unit
includes ownership of an individual parcel of land
beneath the unit and usually includes a privately owned
outdoor area as well (private yard or open space). The
remainder of the grounds, private streets or driveways,
and recreational facilities are owned in common, similar
to condominium ownership.
"Transient person" means a temporary lodger who
stays no longer than thirty (30) days per visit.
"Transportation facility" means facilities in support
of mass transit or multimodal forms of transportation,
including transit stations, transit stops, taxicab stands,
transportation services, bicycle facilities and similar.
"Use" means the purpose or activity for which land
or improvements are intended, occupied or maintained.
"Use, accessory" means a use that is incidental and
subordinate to a principal use, which customarily is
found in connection with the principal use, and which is
located on the same lot or parcel such as a private
garage, hobby shop, workshop, personal greenhouse,
and required off-street parking.
"Use, conditional" means a use that is not permitted
outright, but may be approved through a conditional use
permit process. "Conditional use" shall have the same
meaning as "special use," as employed in Bremerton
Municipal Code.
"Use, principal" means the primary or main use
conducted or allowed on a lot or parcel.
"Use, temporary" means a use that may occur on a
lot on a short-term or seasonal basis for a prescribed
period of time, which usually does not exceed a six (6)
month duration during a twelve (12) month period.
"Vehicle- or trailer-mounted sign" means a sign
placed or maintained on a stationary automobile, truck,
trailer, or any other motor-driven vehicle. Vehicle- or
trailer-mounted signs do not include signs painted or
placed on commercial vehicles announcing or advertis-
ing the regular business activity of the vehicle owner.
Vehicle- or trailer-mounted signs do not include signs
on vehicles for sale at a licensed sales lot, nor signs on
public transit vehicles including buses and licensed taxi-
cabs.
Vesting. A fully completed development applica-
tion is "vested" at the time it is received by the permit-
ting authority. The development may then be processed,
permitted and carried out under the zoning, land divi-
sion, and other regulations that were in effect when vest-
ing occurred.
"Veterinary clinic" and "animal hospital" mean a
facility providing routine and emergency medical atten-
tion to domestic pets and other animals.
"Wall sign" means a sign attached directly to or
erected against the wall of a building with the face par-
allel to the facade of the building and extending no more
than twelve (12) inches from the wall.
"Warehousing" means establishments involved in
the storage and/or sale of bulk goods for resale or assem-
bly, including wholesaling. This does not include estab-
lishments offering the sale of bulk goods to the general
public, which may be classified as large retail.
Whip Antenna. See "omnidirectional antenna"
under "Antenna, wireless."
"Wireless telecommunications facility" means a
facility for the transmission and reception of radio or
microwave signals used for communication, cellular
phones, personal communications services, enhanced
specialized mobile radio or any other services licensed
by the FCC, and unlicensed wireless services including
but not limited to associated equipment shelter, support
tower and antenna array.
"Worship and religious facility" means a building
or structure primarily intended as a place for public wor-
ship and related activities such as religious education,
meeting halls, and kitchens, or places for personal wor-
ship or meditation. It does not include preschools, paro-
chial schools, day care facilities, major recreational
facilities, vehicle or equipment storage yards, or other
functions that are not clearly a necessary or integral part
of the religious institution.
(Revised 5/09)20.42-14
20.42.040
"Yard" means that portion of a lot that lies between
a lot line (property line) and the building line. (See also
"Lot, front," "Lot, side," and "Lot, rear.")
(1) "Front yard" means the yard area extend-
ing the full width of the front of a lot between the front
property line (lot line) and the front building line.
(2) "Rear yard" means a yard extending the
full width of the lot between the rear property line (lot
line) and the rear building line. When irregular lots,
through lots, and corner lots have no rear lot lines, they
will have no rear yard areas as defined.
(3) "Side yard" means a yard between the side
lot line and the side building line and extending from the
front yard to the rear yard. Triangular lots, corner lots,
or other irregularly shaped lots may have only front and
side yards. Through lots generally have two (2) front
yards and two (2) side yards, but no rear yard as defined.
Yard, Construction or Storage. See "Storage yard."
"Zero lot line" means the location of a building on
a lot in such a manner that one (1) of its sides rests
directly on a side lot line with no setback. (Ord. 5063 §2,
2008; Ord. 5046 §2, 2008; Ord. 5008 §3 (part), 2007;
Ord. 4977 §5, 2006; Ord. 4971 §4 (part), 2006; Ord.
4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.48-3 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 20.48.080
(h) Required Parking Spaces. The number of off-
street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance
with the use and the following corresponding standards,
except as modified per BMC 20.48.050:
(Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.48.080 NONRESIDENTIAL PARKING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following provisions apply to off-street park-
ing spaces for all nonresidential developments and park-
ing lots:
(a) Surface. Driveways and areas used for loading,
parking and maneuvering motorized vehicles shall have
a paved surface.
(b) Side and Rear Yard Setbacks. Parking spaces
shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the
side and rear lot lines unless adjacent to the low density
residential zone in which case a minimum of ten (10)
feet of visual screening is required pursuant to BMC
20.50.050. Projects which are not adjacent to low den-
sity residential may reduce setbacks to zero (0) if the fol-
lowing are incorporated into the design of the parking
area:
(1) A solid fence or wall is provided; and
(2) Landscaped islands at least forty-five (45)
square feet of area are provided in a manner that breaks
up parking spaces adjacent to the lot line into groups of
not more than six (6) spaces each.
(c) Front Yard Setbacks. Parking spaces shall be
set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the front lot
line.
(d) Parking Setbacks in Structures. When parking
is incorporated within a structure, the parking shall com-
ply with the setbacks of the zone applicable to the struc-
ture.
(e) Stall and Aisle Requirements. Parking facili-
ties for required parking shall meet the minimum stall
and aisle dimensions set forth in Figure 20.48(a).
(f) Modifications to Parking Stall Requirements.
The standards set forth in subsection (e) of this section
may be modified to allow for a vehicle overhang of up
to two and one-half (2.5) feet, provided:
(1) Wheel stops are attached to the ground or
pavement if curbs are not provided;
(2) The vehicle overhang would not extend
beyond the lot line or into front yard setback areas;
(3) Walkways maintain a minimum three (3)
foot wide (four (4) feet for handicap access routes)
unimpeded passage for pedestrian passage beyond the
two and one-half (2.5) foot overhang.
(g) Driveways. The width of nonresidential drive-
ways shall be based on the location, intended usage, and
other factors and shall be in accordance with State and
City engineering standards.
(h) Internal Parking Lot Design. Parking facilities
shall incorporate the following features to provide safe
and efficient circulation for vehicles and pedestrians:
(1) Standard traffic control signs and devices
to direct traffic;
(2) Signs, crosswalks, raised pedestrian walk-
ways and night lighting to provide for safe pedestrian
movement;
(3) Landscaped islands, raised curbs, and
striping to define parking lot entrances, end of parking
aisles and the patterns of internal circulation; and
(4) Overall design coordination and adher-
ence to all applicable design standards.
(i) Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements prescribed in Chapter
20.50 BMC.
(j) Lighting. Parking areas shall be lighted for the
safety of pedestrians and vehicle circulation on the site
in the following manner:
(1) Lights are hooded or beamed so that there
is no undesirable glare directed onto any adjacent streets
or property; and
Type of Use
Number of
Bedrooms Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
(1) ADU See BMC 20.46.010
(2) Single-unit residential All 2.0 per dwelling
(3) Two-unit residential All 2.0 per dwelling
(4) Multi-unit residential 1 or less 1.5 per dwelling
(5) Multi-unit residential 2 1.75 per dwelling
(6) Multi-unit residential 3 or more 2.0 per dwelling
(7) Group residential facility, Class I 2.0 plus 1.0 for each bedroom beyond the first 4
plus 1.0 for each 300 square feet of gross floor
area used for counselingGroup residential home
Adult family home
(Revised 5/09)20.48-4
20.48.080
(2) Lighting shall be designed adequately to
illuminate the parking area while preventing the direct
illumination of adjacent properties.
(k) Signage and Striping. Directional signs and
pavement markings shall be used to control vehicular
movement within parking areas and to mark spaces.
(1) The locations of parking spaces shall be
clearly indicated by curb markings, wheel stops, bol-
lards, or other means.
(2) Incidental signs within parking lots shall
be limited to two (2) square feet in size.
(3) No signs other than those indicating
entrances, exits, name of the lot or the establishment to
which the lot is accessory, conditions of use, or identifi-
cation of disabled parking spaces shall be erected.
(4) Signage for handicap spaces shall comply
with the requirements prescribed in RCW 70.92.120.
(l) Required Parking Spaces. The number of off-
street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance
with the use and following corresponding standards
except as modified per BMC 20.48.050:
Category of Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL:
(1) Barber shop/beauty salon 1 per 75 sq. ft. gross floor area (g.f.a.)
(2) Bank/financial 1 per 350 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(3) Laundry (self-service) 1 per 4 washing machines, with a minimum of 5 required
(4) Office 1 per 300 sq. ft. g.f.a
(5) Retail store less than 15,000 sq. ft. 1 per 300 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(6) Retail store 15,000 sq. ft. or larger 1 per 250 sq. ft. g.f.a
(7) Personal service shop (tanning, shoe repair, dry
cleaner)
1 per 250 sq. ft. g.f.a., with a minimum of 2 required
(8) Plumbing, heating, electrical and building
supplies
1 per 600 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(9) Convenience market/food store (retail)/market
and supermarket
1 per 250 sq. ft. g.f.a., with a minimum of 6 required
(10) Shopping center* 4.0 per 1,000 square feet of leaseable g.f.a
* A shopping center is a contiguous collection of retail businesses under one ownership or common management located in a building or set of
buildings.
EATING/DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS:
(1) Restaurant/cocktail lounge/tavern less than
4,000 sq. ft.
1 per 150 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(2) Restaurant/cocktail lounge/tavern 4,000 sq. ft.
or greater
20 plus 1 per 100 sq. ft. g.f.a. greater than 4,000 sq. ft.
ENTERTAINMENT:
(1) Bowling alley 5 per lane
(2) Club, lodge 1 per 4 fixed seats, plus 1 per 50 sq. ft. gross floor area of
assembly area without fixed seating
(3) Dance hall 1 per 100 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(4) Pool hall 1 per 100 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(5) Theater 1 per 4 fixed seats
(6) Video game arcade 15 per 1,000 sq. ft. g.f.a.
INDUSTRIAL:
(1) Industrial establishment/research and
development
1 per 600 sq. ft. g.f.a.
(2) Mini-warehouse 1 per 3,000 sq. ft. g.f.a., plus 1 loading space per 10,000 sq.
ft. g.f.a., plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. g.f.a. for office area
20.58-3 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 20.58.060
(4) Consideration shall be given to WAC 365-
195-600 (Public Participation) in determining if addi-
tional notice requirements are necessary.
(e) Approval Criteria. The City Council may
approve an area-wide rezone if it is found that:
(1) It is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan; and
(2) It does not conflict with other City, state
and federal codes, regulations and ordinances.
(f) Comprehensive Plan Consistency. If a Com-
prehensive Plan amendment is required in order to sat-
isfy subsection (e)(1) of this section, approval of the
Comprehensive Plan amendment is required prior to or
concurrently with the granting of an approval on the
rezone. (Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.58.060 RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER
DEVELOPMENT.
(a) Intent. The intent of the residential cluster
development (RCD) is to accommodate urban densities
of the underlying zoning district while allowing residen-
tial development to utilize less land area. These provi-
sions aim to allow greater flexibility in the design of
subdivisions to ensure development is in harmony with
the natural characteristics onsite and to preserve features
such as critical areas, open space, recreation areas, or
scenic vistas.
(b) Applicability. A RCD may be applied to all
subdivisions as permitted in Chapter 20.12 BMC, Land
Division.
(c) Procedures.
(1) A RCD shall be processed in coordination
with a subdivision application and will follow the per-
mitting procedures established in Chapter 20.12 BMC,
Land Division.
(2) The Director has the discretion to convert
a Type II administrative subdivision application that is
using the RCD provisions to a Type III nonadministra-
tive conditional use permit any time prior to the issuance
of a decision on the application should the Director find
the project to have significant impacts beyond the
immediate site, is of a neighborhood or community wide
interest, or is of a controversial nature.
(3) In addition to the notification require-
ments prescribed in BMC 20.02.100, the notice of appli-
cation shall be mailed to all property owners within
three hundred (300) feet of the property.
(d) Development Standards. Modification may be
allowed to the underlying zone for which a RCD applies
as follows:
(1) Density. The minimum and maximum
density of the underlying zone shall apply, however,
unbuildable critical areas as defined in Chapter 20.14
BMC may be included in the area for calculating den-
sity; however, land used for right-of-way may not.
(2) Minimum Lot Size. Lot size may be
reduced to two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet, provided all lots are buildable.
(i) Reductions below two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet will only be permitted if the
applicant provides an additional ten (10) percent of per-
manently protected open space as required by subsec-
tion (d)(8) of this section.
(3) Setbacks.
(i) For the purposes of this section
perimeter setbacks shall be defined as the exterior
boundary of the entire property to be subdivided. Struc-
tures and parking areas shall be set back a minimum of
ten (10) feet from all perimeter property lines.
(ii) All other setbacks may be modified to
encourage innovative site design.
(4) Lot Width. Deviations are permitted.
(5) Development Coverage. The development
coverage is limited to fifty (50) percent of the total site
area including open space.
(6) Parking. Two parking spaces are required
for each primary residence. All deviations from the stan-
dard parking requirements shall be accompanied by a
detailed analysis showing how alternative parking will
provide better site design and will provide clear benefits
to the residents. Deviations are permitted as follows:
(i) Setbacks may be modified;
(ii) Parking may be applied to the entire
site rather than to individual lots;
(iii) Parking tracts shall be placed in easily
accessible locations;
(iv) Designated parking spaces should be
clearly marked.
(7) Housing Type. Attached and detached sin-
gle-family homes and townhomes are allowed as pri-
mary residential structures. Accessory dwelling units
are permitted pursuant to BMC 20.46.010.
(8) Open Space Designation and Preserva-
tion.
(i) Each RCD shall provide not less than
twenty (20) percent of the gross site area for common
open space which shall be primarily concentrated in
large areas. When these areas are designated as critical
areas they should be designed to provide connectivity
for habitat functions;
(ii) Open space areas shall be located on
separate tract(s), and shall be developed for passive or
active recreational uses or set aside to preserve critical
areas as defined in the critical area regulations in Chap-
ter 20.14 BMC;
(iii) Parking areas, rights-of-way, drive-
ways, and yards within individual lots shall not be
included in common open space;
(Revised 5/09)20.58-4
20.58.080
(iv) Facilities and other improvements
that enhance recreational use(s) may be located in an
open space area (provided they are not prohibited by
other sections of the BMC). Such facilities can include,
but are not limited to, fields, picnic areas, playgrounds,
and athletic courts.
(v) Open space areas shall be restricted in
perpetuity from further subdivision and/or land devel-
opment. This restriction shall be noted on the face of the
plat.
(vi) Open Space Plan. For all designated
open space areas the proposal shall include an open
space plan. This plan is to ensure the open space is main-
tained and preserved in perpetuity. Open space require-
ments established in the critical areas regulations
(Chapter 20.14 BMC) shall be met for all designated
critical areas. All open space areas excluding critical
areas shall comply with the following:
(A) Identify all proposed improve-
ments such as public facilities, proposed vegetation, and
existing vegetation to remain; and
(B) The plan must comply with the
requirements of the landscaping chapter, found in Chap-
ter 20.50 BMC; and
(C) The plan shall outline mainte-
nance responsibilities in a format acceptable to the
Director; and
(D) The plan shall include a notice to
title approved by the City and recorded with the County
Auditor. This notice shall include provisions for the des-
ignation and retention of open space, and provisions for
permanent maintenance of the open space and/or com-
monly owned facilities.
(e) Criteria for Approval. The decision-making
authority may grant a RCD only if it is found that:
(1) A RCD shall be approved with the
approval of a subdivision. The RCD shall follow the
same approvals and timelines as the concurrent subdivi-
sion application pursuant to Chapter 20.12 BMC, Land
Division. (Ord. 5063 §3, 2008: Ord. 4977 §8, 2006; Ord.
4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.58.080 SITE PLAN REVIEW.
(a) Authority. Site plan review is an evaluation of
development plans to identify environmental impacts
and overall compliance with applicable development
regulations including zoning and engineering standards.
It is a preliminary review and does not constitute
approval to develop the site.
(b) Applicability. Site plan review is required for
all new development, expansion of existing structures,
or other exterior site improvements that will change the
physical conditions of a site.
(c) Applicant. The City, federal, state or local
agencies, property owner(s), or their designated agents
may initiate a request for site plan review.
(d) Procedures. A request for a site plan review is
processed as a Type I or Type II Director’s decision pur-
suant to Chapter 20.02 BMC. Site plan review may be
conducted independently or may be reviewed concur-
rently with a site development permit set forth in BMC
20.58.090. When a site development permit is not
required, site plan review may be consolidated with the
review of a building permit application.
20.80-1 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 20.80.060
Chapter 20.80
MASTER DEVELOPMENT (MD)
Sections:
20.80.010 INTENT.
20.80.020 APPLICABILITY.
20.80.030 ESTABLISHMENT OF A
MASTER DEVELOPMENT
ZONE.
20.80.035 MASTER DEVELOPMENT
ZONE BASE STANDARDS.
20.80.040 SUBAREA PLAN REQUIRED.
20.80.050 MASTER DEVELOPMENT
ZONE PERMITTED USES.
20.80.060 GUIDELINES FOR
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
20.80.070 MASTER DEVELOPMENT
ZONE APPLICATION.
20.80.080 SUBAREA PLANS.
20.80.010 INTENT.
The intent of the master development (MD) zone is
to provide large-scale planned development by public
entities or through public-private partnerships which
provide a clear community benefit. These areas are
envisioned for innovative development meeting unique
community needs. Sites shall employ subarea planning
efforts that address compatibility with surrounding uses
and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord.
4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.020 APPLICABILITY.
The provisions of this chapter shall be applied to
lands located within public sector redevelopment site
(PSRS), employment center (EC), district center (DC),
neighborhood center (NC), or downtown regional center
Comprehensive Plan designations. (Ord. 5025 §2, 2007:
Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.030 ESTABLISHMENT OF A MASTER
DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
A master development zone shall be in effect when
the following steps are completed:
(a) Subarea planning efforts are completed pursu-
ant to BMC 20.80.040;
(b) An ordinance is adopted approving a subarea
plan identified in BMC 20.80.080 and establishing asso-
ciated development standards and regulations for the
subject subarea plan district. A text amendment to BMC
20.80.080 should be made to reference the applicable
ordinance to the subarea plan district;
(c) A site-specific rezone to the master develop-
ment classification is approved pursuant to BMC
20.58.040. (Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.035 MASTER DEVELOPMENT ZONE
BASE STANDARDS.
If a master development zone has been established
on the official zoning map, all requirements of Chapter
20.60 BMC, Low Density Residential (R-10), shall be in
effect until the following steps are completed:
(a) Subarea planning efforts are completed pursu-
ant to BMC 20.80.040;
(b) An ordinance is adopted approving the subarea
plan identified in BMC 20.80.080 and establishing asso-
ciated development standards and regulations for the
subject subarea plan district. A text amendment to BMC
20.80.080 shall be made to reference the applicable
ordinance to the subarea plan district. (Ord. 4950 §8
(Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.040 SUBAREA PLAN REQUIRED.
(a) Approval of a subarea plan is required prior to
approval of a master development zoning district. A
subarea plan is an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and is processed pursuant to Chapter 20.10 BMC.
(b) In developing a subarea plan for the purpose of
this chapter, the following shall apply:
(1) The Director shall determine the number
of neighborhood meetings based on the scope of the pro-
posal and the community’s interest.
(2) The applicant shall be responsible for
scheduling and facilitating the neighborhood meetings.
City staff should participate in the meetings, taking
notes and helping to address the public’s concerns.
(3) Notification of the time and location of the
meetings shall be posted on the property. The Director
shall determine the specifications to the construction
and installation of the notice boards. Additionally, if the
Director determines it appropriate, mailed notice may
be required to be sent to nearby property owners,
affected state and local agencies and neighborhood
organizations. (Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.050 MASTER DEVELOPMENT ZONE
PERMITTED USES.
Specific uses shall be determined through the sub-
area planning process. Potential uses may include, but
are not limited to, commercial, office, and various resi-
dential types. (Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.060 GUIDELINES FOR
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Development standards such as setbacks, lot cover-
age, height and density shall be developed through the
subarea planning process and implemented through the
(Revised 5/09)20.80-2
20.80.070
adoption of the master development zone. The follow-
ing guidelines establish the parameters from which
development standards are derived:
(a) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan’s
community character goals and policies;
(b) Provide open space that protects environmen-
tally sensitive areas;
(c) Development at the edge of the site that is
designed with densities and uses which are compatible
with nearby neighborhoods and uses;
(d) Well-designed streetscapes that incorporate
context-sensitive design, including amenities such as
street trees, planting strips, sidewalks, sidewalk
benches, street lamps and other design features that
make the streets more interactive, walkable, and enjoy-
able;
(e) Parking requirements shall be pursuant to
Chapter 20.48 BMC. However, modifications to the off-
street parking requirements may be allowed through the
approval of a master development zone. If there is a pro-
posed reduction of ten (10) percent or more to the num-
ber of off-street parking spaces required by Chapter
20.48 BMC, a parking study is required to demonstrate
that there is no impact on adjacent properties to the site;
(f) Landscaping requirements shall be pursuant to
Chapter 20.50 BMC. However, modifications to the
landscaping requirements may be allowed through the
approval of a master development zone. Landscaping
shall incorporate street trees, planter strips and other
passive and active green spaces. Significant trees shall
be identified on the site plan and may be required to be
preserved;
(g) Signage is allowed pursuant to the following:
(1) Signs for residential uses shall be pursuant
to Chapter 20.52 BMC for residential zones;
(2) Signs for all other uses shall meet the stan-
dards of Chapter 20.52 BMC for commercial zones,
except freestanding signs shall be limited to monument-
style signs that do not exceed six (6) feet in height and
forty-eight (48) square feet in area. (Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh.
A) (part), 2005)
20.80.070 MASTER DEVELOPMENT ZONE
APPLICATION.
In addition to other application requirements, appli-
cations for a subarea plan and a master development
zone designation shall include the following informa-
tion:
(a) Vicinity Map. Showing the subject site in rela-
tion to all other properties within a three hundred (300)
foot radius;
(b) Site Plan. Containing the following informa-
tion:
(1) General configuration of lots, building
areas, number of stories and specific uses to be allowed;
(2) Proposed configuration and design of
parking areas, streets, sidewalks, and driveways;
(3) Proposed walkways, bikeways, open
space, recreational areas, and other areas and facilities
of a public or recreational nature;
(4) Proposed landscaping, buffers, parks, rec-
reation areas, open space and similar features;
(c) Narrative. A written explanation of the pro-
posal with, at a minimum, the following information
shall be provided (when appropriate, this information
may be shown on the site plan):
(1) Major project components including spe-
cific area uses to be allowed, residential densities, com-
mercial or site and floor areas, public and private rights-
of-way, and off-street parking;
(2) Design and development standards to be
applied to the project, including architectural treatment,
maximum heights, setbacks, landscaping, drainage, util-
ities, parking, signage, and any others;
(3) Elevations and/or perspective drawings of
proposed structures and other major improvements
being proposed;
(4) The specific nature of any agreements,
covenants, or other provisions that govern or affect the
proposal;
(5) Required mitigation measures, develop-
ment conditions, and other requirements of project
approval.
(d) Other Information. The City may request addi-
tional information found to be necessary for evaluating
the proposal to be included with the application. (Ord.
4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
20.80.080 SUBAREA PLANS.
The following are subarea planning areas where
subarea plans and unique development regulations may
be created for each:
(a) Bay Vista Subarea Plan (adopted by Ordinance
No. 5077);
(b) East Park Subarea Plan (adopted by Ordinance
No. 4962);
(c) Wheaton-Riddell Subarea Plan (adopted by
Ordinance No. 5025);
(d) Downtown Regional Center Subarea Plan
(adopted by Ordinance No. 5034);
(e) Austin Drive Subarea Plan;
(f) Harrison Employment Center;
(g) Northwest Corporate Campus Employment
Center;
(h) Port Blakely Employment Center.
The subarea planning areas listed above having
adopted subarea plans are identified with the corre-
sponding adopting ordinance number. This ordinance
will contain the unique regulations and standards that
guide development for that subarea planning area. Sub-
20.80-3 (Revised 5/09)
Bremerton Municipal Code 20.80.080
sequent amendment to adopted subarea plans need not
be identified in this section by the amending ordinance
number. (Ord. 5077 §4, 2009: Ord. 5034 §2, 2007: Ord.
5025 §3, 2007: Ord. 4998 §2, 2007: Ord. 4962 §3, 2006:
Ord. 4950 §8 (Exh. A) (part), 2005)
Number Subject
Tables-5 (Revised 5/09)
4997 Annexation (Special)
4998 Amends § 20.80.080, subarea plans, and comprehensive plan (20.80)
4999 Rezone (Special)
5000 Amends §§ 6.04.020, 6.04.040 and 7.05.010, garbage and refuse, livestock (6.04, 7.05)
5001 Adds Ch. 2.36 [2.38]; amends Ch. 3.64; repeals Res. Nos. 2666 and 2772, lodging tax (2.38, 3.64)
5002 Annexation (Defeated by voter referendum)
5003 Amends § 2.09.020 and Ch. 2.30, civil service (2.09, 2.30)
5004 Repeals and replaces Ch. 2.74, travel authorization and expense reimbursement (2.74)
5005 Amends §§ 10.12.030(a) and 13.04.140; repeals § 13.04.090, parks (10.12, 13.04)
5006 Adds § 9A.12.020, alcoholic beverages in public places (9A.12)
5007 Amends § 2.92.040, insurance programs (2.92)
5008 Adds and amends definitions in Ch. 20.40 [20.42]; amends §§ 17.04.040, 20.46.010, 20.46.020,
20.50.050, 20.60.060, 20.60.065, 20.60.100, 20.62.020, 20.62.060, 20.64.020, 20.64.060, 20.66.020,
20.70.020, 20.70.060, 20.74.020, 20.75.020, 20.76.020, 20.79.060, 20.84.020, 20.90.020, 20.92.020
and 20.94.020, zoning (17.04, 20.42, 20.46, 20.50, 20.60, 20.62, 20.64, 20.66, 20.70, 20.84, 20.90,
20.92, 20.94)
5009 Adds Ch. 15.05; amends § 15.03.210, fats, oils and grease (15.03, 15.05)
5010 (Tabled)
5011 Water and sewer revenue bond (Special)
5012 Cable franchise (Special)
5013 Alley vacation (Special)
5014 Street vacation (Special)
5015 Amends Rate Table C of Ch. 3.01 and §§ 17.04.020 and 17.04.030; repeals and replaces § 17.04.110;
repeals §§ 17.04.050, 17.04.060, 17.04.070, and 17.04.120 and Ch. 17.56, building codes (3.01, 17.04)
5016 Amends Ch. 18.02, fire code (18.02)
5017 Amends Ch. 9.48, fireworks (9.48)
5018 Adds Ch. 10.42, automated traffic safety cameras (10.42)
5019 Approves reimbursement agreement (Special)
5020 Adds § 17.60.325; amends §§ 17.60.050, 17.60.070, 17.60.240, 17.60.310, 17.60.320 and 17.60.330,
floodplain management (17.60)
5021 Amends Ch. 3.36, contingency reserve fund (3.36)
5022 Amends 2007 budget (Special)
5023 Amends §§ 11.02.040, 11.02.090, 11.02.110, 11.02.190, 11.02.200, 11.02.210, 11.02.220 and
11.02.260, right-of-way use (11.02)
5024 Amends Ch. 2.14, investment committee (2.14)
5025 Amends §§ 20.80.020 and 20.80.080, zoning (20.80)
5026 Amends § 15.01.020(i), Appendix A of § 15.06.015, and § 15.06.050, utilities (15.01, 15.06)
5027 2008 tax levy (Special)
5028 Amends Chs. 3.48 and 3.86, business and occupation tax, administrative provisions (3.48, 3.86)
5029 Amends § 2.06.040, city attorney (2.06)
5030 Amends Appendix A of § 15.06.015, utility assessments, rates, fees and charges (15.06)
5031 Amends § 3.01.060 and Rate Tables A, E, F and G of Ch. 3.01, rates and fees (3.01)
5032 Adopts 2008 budget (Special)
5033 Amends 2007 budget (Special)
5034 Amends comprehensive plan and § 20.80.080, zoning (20.80)
5035 (Pulled)
5036 Amends Ch. 3.78, multifamily property tax exemption (3.78)
5037 Amends comprehensive plan (Special)
5038 Rezone (Special)
5039 Repeals and replaces Ch. 9.92, chronic nuisance properties (9.92)
Number Subject
(Revised 5/09)Tables-6
5040 Amends Ch. 2.88, disability action committee (2.88)
5041 Amends Ch. 13.08, recreational vessels on Kitsap Lake (13.08)
5042 Adds § 2.26.210, emergency management organization (2.26)
5043 Recodifies Ch. 2.36 as 2.38, lodging tax advisory committee (2.38)
5044 Amends §§ 3.48.030 and 3.48.090, business and occupation taxes (3.48)
5045 Street vacation (Special)
5046 Amends definition in Ch. 20.42; amends § 20.48.080, Ch. 20.50, § 20.52.070(a), Figure 20.52(a),
§§ 20.62.060(a), 20.62.070, 20.62.090, 20.64.060(a), 20.64.070, 20.64.090, 20.66.060(b) and (c),
20.66.070(b), 20.70.060(b) and (c), 20.70.070(b), Ch. 20.79, §§ 20.82.060(b) and (c), 20.82.090,
20.84.060(b) and (c), 20.84.090, 20.86.060(b) and (c), 20.88.060(b) and (c), 20.88.070, 20.90.060(b)
and (c), 20.90.090, 20.92.060(b) and (c), 20.92.080, 20.92.090, 20.94.060(b) and (c), 20.94.090 and
20.98.060(b) and (c); repeals and replaces Chs. 20.74, 20.75 and 20.76; repeals Figure 20.74(a), zoning
(20.42, 20.48, 20.50, 20.52, 20.62, 20.64, 20.66, 20.70, 20.74, 20.75, 20.76, 20.79, 20.82, 20.84, 20.86,
20.88. 20.90, 20.92, 20.94, 20.98)
5047 Amends § 2.02.010, city council (2.02)
5048 Street vacation (Special)
5049 Street vacation (Special)
5050 Alley vacation (Special)
5051 Amends Appendix A of § 15.06.015, utility assessments, rates, fees and charges (15.06)
5052 Creates revenue development area (Special)
5053 Annexation (Special)
5054 Amends § 15.06.040, wastewater rates (15.06)
5055 Alley vacation (Special)
5056 Amends 2008 budget (Special)
5057 Annexation (Special)
5058 (Failed)
5059 Amends Ord. 5053, annexation (Special)
5060 Amends § 13.04.140, liquor in city parks (13.04)
5061 Street vacation (Special)
5062 Amends comprehensive plan (Special)
5063 Adds definition to Ch. 20.40 [20.42]; amends § 20.58.060, residential cluster development (20.42,
20.58)
5064 Amends § 7.08.010, cat and dog licenses (7.08)
5065 Amends § 3.50.050, utility taxes (3.50)
5066 2009 tax levy (Special)
5067 Amends § 13.04.060, discharging firearms or explosives in city parks (13.04)
5068 Approves voluntary separation and reduced work week program (Special)
5069 Amends Rate Tables A, D, E and F of Ch. 3.01, rates and fees (3.01)
5070 Amends Appendix A of § 15.06.015, utility assessments, rates, fees and charges (15.06)
5071 Adopts 2009 budget (Special)
5072 Amends 2008 budget (Special)
5073 Rezone (Special)
5074 Amends § 2.50.040(a), work schedules and leave benefits (2.50)
5075 Amends §§ 2.06.010, 2.06.030, 2.09.010, 2.09.020, 2.90.200 and Ch. 2.92; repeals § 2.09.070, office of
risk management (2.06, 2.09, 2.90, 2.92)
5076 Adds Ch. 11.25, transportation benefit district (11.25)
5077 Adds Bay Vista Subarea Plan to the comprehensive plan; amends § 20.80.080, subarea plans; repeals
Westpark Subarea Plan (20.80)
5078 Amends § 3.50.050, utility taxes (3.50)
5079 Amends 2009 budget (Special)