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♦* cM� Board of Mason County Commissioners Draft Meeting Agenda Commission Chambers 411 N 5t' St, Shelton, WA 98584 AW May 7, 2024 9:00 a.m. Commission meetings are live streamed at hqp://www.masonwebtv.com/ Effective May 10,2022,regular Commission business meetings will be held in-person and via Zoom. Please click the Zoom meeting link posted on the Mason County homepage and use the"raise hand"feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your comments and testimony. Public comment and testimony can be provided in-person,via e-mail at msmithgmasoncountywa.gov;mail in to the Commissioners'Office at 411 N 51h St,Shelton,WA 98584;or call(360)427- 9670 ext.419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via telephone,please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners'Office no later than 4:00 p.m.the Friday before the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Correspondence and Organizational Business 4.1 Correspondence 4.2 Solid Waste Free Dump Vouchers News Release 4.3 Fill a Public Works Truck News Release 5. Open Forum for Citizen Input Please see above options to provide public comment;3 minutes per person, 15-minute time limit. 6. Adoption of Agenda Items appearing on the agenda after "Item 10.Public Hearings"may be acted upon before 9:15 a.m. 7. Approval of Minutes—March 25,April 1,April 8,April 15, and April 22,2024 Briefing Minutes and March 12 and March 26 Regular Minutes 8. Approval of Action Agenda Items listed under `Action Agenda"may be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner or citizen requests an item be removed from the Action Agenda and considered a separate item. 8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances Claims Clearing Fund Warrant#8104318-814583 $1,386,982.44 Direct Deposit Fund Warrant# 105783-106189 $ 907,105.96 Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#7008081-7008108 $ 616,979.39 Treasurer Electronic Remittance $ 428,707.71 8.2 Approval to add the Romance Hill Design to the current American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)project for the Belfair Sewer Log Yard Road Design. 8.3 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday,June 4,2024 to consider the rezone of the west(1.36 acres)and east(0.96 acres)portions of parcel no. 42024-34-90049 to match future use(residential on the west and commercial on the east). 8.4 Approval of Shelton Family Center FY24 Emergency Housing Fund(EHF)contract amendment no. 1 to move $65,000 in funding to add street outreach operation to increase individuals in rapid rehousing and emergency shelter and to add an additional scope of work. 8.5 Approval for Public Works to add,post,and hire an additional Public Works 1.0 Full-Time Employee(FTE) Solid Waste Operator position. 8.6 Approval to purchase the NinjaOne computer management software for the amount of$15,120. 8.7 Approval of the request of Kevin Hanson and Randy Newell for Defense&Indemnification coverage by the County as named defendants in US District Court Case No. 3:24-cv-05068-TL-GJL. 8.8 Approval to appoint Mel Ferrier to the Civil Service Commission to fill a position with an unexpired term ending December 31,2028. 9. Other Business(Department Heads and Elected Officials) 10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time Please see above options to provide public testimony. 10.1 Public Hearing to review and receive comment on the final project performance using$1,079,870 Community Development Block Grant—Coronavirus(CDBG-CV)funds for public health, emergency response, or temporary housing facilities that addressed COVID-19 impacts. Staff: Jennifer Beierle 10.2 Public Hearing to consider the approval of an Ordinance adopting the Mason County Road Standards Manual and updates to Mason County Code Chapter 10, 12,and 14 and to consider approval of a Resolution adopting the updated Public Works Fee Schedule. Staff. Mike Collins 10.3 Public Hearing to consider changes to Mason County Code Chapter 13—Utilities and minor updates to Chapters 2,3 and 17. Staff. Richard Dickinson 11. Board's Calendar and Reports 12. Adj ournment MASON COUNTY TO: Board of Mason County Commissioners Reviewed FROM: Danielle Thompson Ext. 419 DEPARTMENT: Support Services Action Agenda DATE: May 7, 2024 No. 4.1 ITEM: Correspondence 4.1.1 Correspondence received from Carrie Blanchard,neighbor of 611 Daniels Rd, regarding the hazardous and inhabitable property. According to Ms. Blanchard the property is now vacant and squatters are residing on the property. 4.1.2 Notice of Cannabis License Application from Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board for T&W Brothers Farm LLC. 4.1.3 Update received from Nation Park Services and U.S Fish and Wildlife Service regarding decision to restore Grizzly Bears to North Cascades. 4.1.4 Received three documents from U.S Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey informing of Rite Aid bankruptcy and other closures. Attachments: Originals on file with the Clerk of the Board. Danielle Thompson From: carrie Blanchard <carrie_blanchard456@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 30, 2024 3:35 PM To: Danielle Thompson Subject: Concerns about 611 Daniels rd property Caution: External Email Warning!This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Hello, I have been working with Elizabeth Hill and other neighbors concerning the Property owned by Stevie Kadoun and Damion Giacchino. Elizabeth asked me to forward this information to you,for her appearance at the upcoming commissioners meeting. This property has been a major problem in our neighborhood since they purchased it in 2019. Previous to purchasingthis property they lived at their other property 1590 E Beaver ave. Neighbors have spent lots of time and energy trying to resolve this issue over the years, had hearings. It's still continuing, unfortunately. The county deemed the Beaver property hazardous and uninhabitable after inspection in 20201 believe. But nothing has been cleaned upThe open case numbers for the health department are EHC-2017-00218 and EHC-2020-00138. Since 2017 we have watched both these properties fill up and spill out into the roadways with old vehicles, RVS, boats and junk.The Daniels property is 10 acres jam packed.There is no septic on either property and over the years there have been many, many people living in the property's.There has been major drug trafficking, crime, dangerous driving, unsafe roadway obstructions in our community. Most recently there was a Homicide of a baby on the property, absolutely horrific. Damion has been running a unlicensed "junk hauling business". He has been removingjunk and I assume just dumping it on his own property. I have seen dozens of truck loads of junk being unloaded from his box truck at the 611 Daniels property. I have attached his advertisements here. (Adds attached) Neighbors have seen multiple tents set up in and around the property and we are very concerned about a tent city popping up. There are many code violations and work done without permits on the property.A cabin was recently built and there are no records of permits with the county. Local police were quoted in a news paper article seeing many concerns on the property includingthe cabin hooked up directly to a creek forwater. (Article attached) They have skinny dogs and puppies running around in the country road often causing road hazards, property damage and eating garbage as well as road kill. (Picture attached) t Damion is currently in jail and Stevie is out on bail. Both on homicide charges involving the 5 month old baby on the Daniels property. We are also concerned about what's going to happen to this mess if they end up with long sentences. The prosecution has requested to seek a exceptional sentence in this case. Most recently the Health Department fined them earlier this month in April2024 for Solid waste violations. This was only from what they were able to view from the street. Damion and Stevie refuse to allow the health department or Department of Ecology to enter the property to do inspections that were required, so the hazardous conditions still remain unchecked. I sincerely appreciate your help with our concerns on this matter! Parents arrested for mans-1-aughter Parents arrested for manslaughter By Shelton-Mason County Journal Parents of a 4-month-otd girt have been arrested for manslaughter after the infant was found unresponsive and could not be revived at the couple's home in Shelton on March 6.Stevie Kadoun,30,the child's mother,was arrested at the scene.The lathe 2 .r Visible - 12:53 PM # 11% iii nextdoor.com 0<" Q Search Nextdoor bo ++ ® Damion Giacchino ••• Agate Loop Road • 1y We get the junk out of the way so you can see the future not the past . oo ���" UN Fast and reliable, Removal of anything. From abandoned rsnfals and forecloswe% to general junk all my �!i D.J. (564) 201_8987 WEBAD22MCAMIL.CB1111 r %ok 3 Like Q 7 Share See 1 previous comment Rosalie P. • Timberlake 1y ••• I'd like an estimate, have a 5x10 trailer full of stuff that needs to be dumped and some... 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Now multiple Amazon drivers, UPS, mail lady, and others always stop and give them treats. Which makes it hard to keep them out of the road but they are friendly. they hear the UPS truck or mail lady and they will start running to the road to greet them. They even hop in the UPS truck for a treat. I don't see how some Amazon driver 2 days ago picked up my two dogs and now they want $300 to get my dogs back. And I don't have it..... My dogs are AKC papered and I've had them both since birth .. Looking for donations to get my two puppies home....we have a 1 1/2 year old son and a 3 month year old daughter and times are tough but we miss our dogs:( PayPal @rideordieorcrash. Or cash app $webad229 our family thanks any help we can get Ilk a Q + 4® Home Discover Post For Sale Notifications SHELTON-MASON COUNTY Climber baseball JournalWES15Elma vans rs,ra Thursday,March 21,2024 The Voice of Mason County Since 1886—Vol.138,Na.12 $2 New comment guidelines for - = school board e,M..,...•r ' —� T -_ _ _ By Gordon weeks g-,ixQmasoncounlycwn _ - t — People making public ll nlonteate Shelton Schaal Hoard meeting will a longer be verbally wamed specificallynvasou not to defame anyone or to illegally invade someone's privacy. - A rover letter for the meeting agenda still ! cautions speakers not to be`libelous or slander- cons under a legal standard." The Shelton School Board on March 11 voted cr mimousiy to change the language regarding public comments at the meeting,which ere read -Otii:y' i T p aloud by Board Chair Matt Welander before speakere have three minutes to comment. The following sentence was eliminated:-Me board pastime all speakers that it is possible Mons for repairs to the Port of X lag which has been closed to the He that your der mri tits could violate the rights of y months,is papa oodted f P W others under various laws,including lama pro- lau seveal rnalrih o o pert of E78 beks appropriated for projects in Mason Courtly from the state Lion If privacy and laws prohibiting defama- budSet.bume/photo by Gordon l4Heks than.Ifyou are unsure of the legal etTect o(yaur remarks,you should seek independent legal County gets state money advice' The sentence that was ad board u all speaks.rn use civil and ap am comments and refrain from disrupting the By June wilimms lawmakers,Reps.Travis Couture The money will be need to relo- pnnwsoncoiw�rycom and Dan Griffey, both Republi- care utilities along U.S.Highway sea COMMENTS,page 24 cans from Allyn,in securing the 101,where it curves at Lilliwaup, The 2024 legislative session funding. for fish harrier removal. ended with passage of budgets N'heas investments will being "We a huge financial impact," Road repairs that bring in millions for Mason real change that will go a long PUD 1 General Manager Kristin County and the a5th THetriet. way for our kids, our families, Masteller told the Journal. The state Iegislature passed and those most vulnerable in our She said she ant up a meeting supplemental capital, operas- community. I am grateful to my with McEwm about the fund- e ing and transportation budgets seatmates for this teem effort,* ing and also thanked Rep.Steve are coming March 7 that include$16 million Griffey said in a joint statement Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, for local projects. with Couture. who represents the 24th I.egisla- 'The millions we were able "This money will help with dve District, which covere Clal- By Gondar,weeks to get in thus capital budget will school modernisation,food seen- lam and Jefferson coundes and a goffirf0n�asoncouMyC0.m make a significant difference m rity, economic development, in. portico of Grays Harbor County. Drivers Mow they're in for a bumpy ride on our community.I am proud to be frastruature, recreation, and en "We are meredibly gratefirl Olympic Highway North in Shelton. a member of this 35th District much more.I am happy to be an to Senator Drew MacEwen and A..other reed is closer to reality after the team and what we have been able a team rommilted to investing Representative Steve Tharinger Shelton City Council on Tuesday voted umnimous- to accomplish together," state in rural communities," Couture for choosing to trod our project lytoaccepta$3.7-milim state grmttorecoristruct San.Drew MacEwen,RShelton, said. in the capital budget and look far- the highway between C Street to Wallace Kneeland said in a news release. One of the largest local budget ward to more conversations with Boulevard. MacEwen said he valued items is$800,000 for the Mason The council can..its the grant acceptance of- the partnership with fellow PUT)1 Lilliwaup Corner Project. see MONEY,page 11 ficial with a vote at its Aprif 2 meeting. Construction.expected to begin to the aum- Parents arrested for manslaughter mar 8,762 sincThee T p'mato payion I "with the &1,688,7b2 elate Transportation Improvement Grant, a previous safety improvement grant of Wi June iems trash,derelict vattides, wanted subjects, and con- &380,000 and$29,852 in city money. BY masoncan cam untied aub utme s,mucking it a dangerous place for The city report drama Olympic Regimeo North �a>°® N wits been identifiedingratting as a failing re asphalt roadway my ibly criminal live.Leading t to believe there wee a that eve imp,rotting and other asphalt Worse Parents of a 4-mmthold girl have been arrest- possibly aproetyelement at this case.Further,I that have impacted the d years se the corridor re for rive and soul snot due infant was farad m- knew the property not to he attained a any type of due to Mary d of its and years of service that is responsive and could not M revived at the rnuple's grid power system,or have Deming water Carney work- reaming the end coifs useful life home th 9heltan av March 6. ing sewage,'Mason County Deputy R.Carney wrote "1Re roadway continues to degrade due to heavy Stevie Kadoun, 30,the child's mother,was ar- in the document. traffic volumes,"the report continues.With these rested at the scene.The father,Ramiro Gu echino, Carney said he at to dm&so the infant in the grant resources and minimal match ..any re- 31,tied,according to police,and was apprehended ambulance and took turns with medics performing quires We is a tremendous opportunity for the city March 14. CPR but the infant was deceased. to repair this critical sectim of the city tramporta- According to the probable canna document, Giamhino left before police arrived,Detective A. lion system and stop its continued degradation' Ratings called 911 to report her child wasn't breath- Mercado wrote in a supplemental probable cause A.Ni.,the city'.capital projects manager, ing and her husband was attempting CPR. document told the council much of the money will be spent on "I recalled going to this address several times asphalt.A bike leas will be else be constructed,me in the past.I knew the property to he littered with see ARREST,page 24 of the requirements to receive the great,he said. INSIDE THIS WEEK IIIII�IIIIII IIIIIIIIIII City gets money St.Patrick's Day in Sounds of Silence tribute folibrarydeck downtown Shelton Sunday at Shelton High 8 53263 00111 2 Page 24-Shelew-Mason CountyJoumal-Thursday,March 21,2024 Arrest: Deputies observed drug-related items in home .Mined from Mg,t observed drug-related items near the according to the document, death investigation. couch where the baby was last seen The couple have an 18-month4d Mercado wrote that the home did Kadoun said she had prepared a alive and oRcera obtained a search who was also at the home and taken not have electricity and obtained pow- battle with formula far the baby and warrant for the home. into protective custody by Child Pm er by solar panels on the reef main- Yell asleep,wake up a couple ofhours 'In the kitchen was I noticed theca tective Services,according to police. tained by car batteries.He also saw later, and disommed the baby was was a table with several glass making Mecado wrote he spoke with the set traps and rat droppings, moldy now s missing or at]east it was net on device I recognized the pasephem s. CPS social worker who came to the baby clothes and a hose and RV water bar cheat as she remembers that was Its n the type that is commonly used were. filter in the bathroom the couple were the last place the baby was when she to samke methemphetamtne. I also She"Informed me she was familiar using to filter water from a nearby fed it.Stevie add she was frantically discovered a small plastic container with the family because they had pre- meek,he wrote. looking for the baby and also woke with a blue screw on cep.Inside that viamly been involved with them due Kadoun was charged with first-de- Damian up to help her,when she dis. container was a crystalline substance to the baby[redacted)being bom pre- grew manslaughter and pasted$5,000 covered the baby was between her and that based an my training and expert- maturely and also testing positive for bail.Herinitial mmigno ntwnsMon. the much.Stevie said she immediately care I recognized to be methemphet- narcotics when bom,"the document day in Mason County Superior Court. reached for the baby and discovered amine,"Merced.wrote. states. Giacchim has been charged with the baby was no longer breathing and when Mercado asked Hodson Mason County Coroner Jamie Tay- firstdegme manslaughter and is be- Damien began to give the baby CPR,' about the dmgitems,she told him she for gave Kadoun a doll,asking her W ingheld on$50,000 bail.His initial ar- Meradawrote. `had aproblem,'and said the last time demonstrate 'where everyone was reignment was also in Mason County Another deputy at the scene said he she used drugs was the previous day, sleeping on the couch,"w part of the Superior Court an Monday. Comments: Board asks to help model respect, inclusivity conOnuedhumpalge l said he supports the changes. or slanderous under a legal that challenge every day.It asked about same of the lan- "I know other people have standard.Now there quite a will not dissuade me m mi- guage contained on the cover business of the board." spoken out against it in the duty for the chairman to held. tigm me in what l want to sheet l again want to stress The phrase"the board in. past,the changes that so- Last I knew,he wasn't a law- say.You warm tiring a law- the limits you have on sup. vitea community members comed at the begimivg afthe yer or ajudge or a law profs- suit,bring it oil.' pressing free speech in the to make public moments- school year and l was one who sor or anything like that,as Bob Rogers tried to add his setting of a limited public was also changed to'the also did at agree with the that eeeme a little heady for comments at the meeting but forum.' board welcomes community language change;he sold.'I him W take ail' was inaudible because he said Rogers attached two links members W make public cons- think it tvould be mere simple Shelton resident Dean Jew- he was at a remote location in he said display the limita- menta"The guidelines con- to go back to the language we ett said he also did not like central Oregon.He sent his lions required aftke speakers, dude with'We ask that you had,but the proposal seems the wording on slander and comments W the board for the including requiring them to help as model for our students adequate W me.what I don't privacy and declined to give record, identify themselves or give an what a respectful and inclu- we in the proposal though, his address when asked. 'Although yen voted to addres& sive commonly looks and is anything addressing the Instead,he said he is usethenewpubkccomment 'In addition,yen might ask soods like.' that page...Samethingelse homeless. language an the agenda,ap- the disMd's lawyer whether The wording had been I think here that needs W be 'You try to put same ware parently the board is still stating the chair will control changed at the beginning of pointed out it seems really tactics into people so they plus. gtousethevew(as Bbalans or aimed.speech this school year. out ofplace,is the first bul- can't Say what they want W of a couple numbs ago)cover opens the district up W bea During public moments at let point,that states the chair say?"he asked."You know sheet.I want to Wank Diree, responsible party if,in fact, the March 11 meeting,Shel. will interrupt you when you)m what that does W met To me tor Knudsen for questioning legal action is ever taken to.resident Andrew Wilford making a comment oflibelous that's a challenge and l accept that alter a public commenter against a speaker,"he wrote. HEALTH INSPECTIONS-JMYANY Masan County Public Health con. gravy at 135 F on above.Containers Paints 5;Critical violations:none. MTATransit Community linty inspects fwd establishments ofwhat looked lire Mee hi and salad once or twice a year.Inspectors took dressing in the cooler for sale.The T3C05 La OHXBQUena#1 Center jor crlOat violations,which ran tend containers did not look like they had (Mobile)(Shelton) Blue Points 0,Red Points R Total m food contamination or foadbame ill. labels,or ingredients or were from Blue Paints:0;Red Paints 0;Total Points:0;Critical violations:none. was,and noncritical molations,which wholesale.Make sure worker cards points 0;Critic.]violati..:vana Bobs Tavem don't directly had to joodbame fR- am owestible. new but could himderoperation ofihe Taeo's La Oaxaquena#2 Blue Points:5;Red Paints:0;Total restaurant. TaylorTowne Store Points:5;Critical violations:none. Red paints are giusn for critical Relnspection (mobile)(Belfalr) Htllerest Shell 'i'Mons and bleepain(e aregicen Red Points 0;Critical violations: Blue Pointe:O;Red Paints:10;To, far noncritical violation.Be]..is a none. tal Points:10;Critical violations:The Blue Points:0;Red Points:0;Total list ofjood establishments with their hand sink was observed without hand Points:0;Critical violations:none. red and blue scores and a summary Haru Sushl,Terlyaki&Wok soap at the time of inspection. Zion's Camp ofcfitical ui.1-tlions,amewlingW the Blue Points 0;Red Paints:0;Total aunty's January inspection report. Paints:0.Critical vialatiaue:none. Tamales Mary Blue Points:0;Red Paints:0;Total Blue Paints 6;Red Paints:10; Points:0;Critical violation:now. Railroad Tap Station TheHideaway Total Points:15;Critical violations, Summit Food Service LLC Blue Points:0;Red Points:10; Blue Paints:5;Red Paints 30, Sap and hot water were not avafl- #C3311-Mason Coun Jail Total Points 10;Critical violation: Total Points 35;Critical violations: able far the handwashing sink. tY Chopped muscle observed improperly Fruit salad and manatees,sliced ob- Fred Meyer Market Place Blue Points 0,Red Paints.0;Total cold holding over 41 F at 45 F-51 F. served at 43 F-45 F in the Pepsi Y points 0;Critical violations:rove. aoler improperly cold holding.The #603(Shelton) SouthsfdeSchoolNo.42 washer machine had 60ppm chlorine Coffee Creek Espresso LLC Blue Paints:0;Red Paints:20; Blue Paints:0;Red Paints:0;Total in concentration,which is under the Him Points 0;Red Points 0;Total Points:0;Critical violation:none. regulated 100-200ppm to aoitize Total Points:20;Critical violations: Points:0;Critical violations:no . dishes.Beef-ground,observed shove Grab and go cater observed with an Taylor Station raw6shtvf-growed, oservedabove ambient temperature of49F-64 Kapowsin Air dba Jumpers Blue Points:3;Red Points:10; stared. F.lmproper]y cold holding over 41 Cafe Total Points:13;Critical violations: F.Roast beef,turkey and hem deli glue Points:0;Red Points 6;To- The following items were improperly Cafe On TheWa main were observed between 46F P Peen' Y tal Points:5;Critical violations:Raw To- cold n.gran 45 F—F in the em,43 Blue Points O;Red Pons:no Total and 49 F improperly cold ho water shelled eggs over ready-toeat drinks cooler.gravy peace F3 P, a lettuce 43 F, Points 0;Critical violations:now. deer 41 F. a grab-and-go cooler for were observed in the 2dar upright 43 F. F,pnsta 43 F,baked potables deli ickerss. cooked area where the water. 49 F. Honey Bee Cafe chickon den cooked—observeda Him Points O;Red Paints:15; hod sink without paperWwels.The Azteca Super Market TaylorTowne Store Total Paints l5;Critical violations deli washer for the dishes ors bad a Rise,Points:6;Red Paints 0,Total Blue Points.0;Red Points:70; Salmon observed invamum pedmg- bond ink that was not accessible due points:5;Critical violations:awe. Total Points 70;Critical violation: ing dam athe site improperly stared W cleaning items being in front silt Items In the ass ofh..b.1d.with in vacuum packaging. The hand sink also did not have paper Westside Pizza 3 round here observed with foods like Memorial Hall towels amseemble. Blue points:6;Red Points 0;Total tacos,wings,hot packets between 118 Deer Creek Stare points:5;Critical violations:nave. F-135 F.The gravy was observed Blue Paints 0;Red Pointe:5;To- out on the shelf at 65 F.Gravy far his- tal Points:5;Critical violations:Food Blue Paints:10,Red Points:16;To- Union Food Mart culls either needs W be cold-held at worker cards observed expired. tal Points:25;Critical violations:Raw Blue Points:0;Red Points:5;To- 41 F and the mount naded needs to EI Va On be.and row eggs were observed tal Points:5;Critical violations:Raw he hated or a crackpot of hot-holding 9 above milk in the milk cooler.No hat bacon was observed over ready-Wpat device needs ta be available W keep Blue Points:6;Red Points:0;Total water. drinks. CEIVj Washington State A pp 1 p Liquor and Cannabis Board APR U P02 NOTICE OF CANNABIS LICENSE APPLICATION RRyy WASHINGTON STATE LIQOOR RD License Division - P.O. Box 43098 Olympia,WA 98504-3098 Customer Service: (360) 664-1600 Fax: (360) 753-2710 Website: http://Icb.wa.gov RETURN TO: Iocalauthority@sp.lcb.wa.gov TO: MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: 4/18/24 RE:ASSUMPTION APPLICANTS: From TRIPLE R FARMS,LLC Dba TRIPLE R FARMS T&W BROTHERS FARM LLC HUANG,XIAODONG License: 413626 -76 County:23 1983-02-02 HUANG,XIUMEI UBI:605-424-113-001-0001 1986-10-07 Tradename:T&W BROTHERS FARM LLC TAN,PEIZHEN Loc Addr: 50 W WESTFIELD CT UNIT B&D 1978-07-03 SHELTON,WA 98584 Mail Addr: 3723 INVERNESS DR NW TACOMA,WA 98422-2225 Phone No.: 206-372-1505 Privileges Applied For: CANNABIS PRODUCER TIER 2 CANNABIS PROCESSOR As required by RCW 69.50.331(7), the Liquor and Cannabis Board is notifying you that the above has applied for a cannabis license. You have 20 days from the date of this notice to give your input on this application. If we do not receive this notice back within 20 days,we will assume you have no objection to the issuance of the license. If you need additional time to respond,you must submit a written request for an extension of up to 20 days,with the reason(s)you need more time. If you need information on SSN,contact our Cannabis CHRI desk at(360)664-1704. YES NO 1. Do you approve of applicant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ ❑ 2. Do you approve of location? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ ❑ 3.If you disapprove and the Board contemplates issuing a License, do you wish to request an adjudicative hearing before final action is taken? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ ❑ (See WAC 314-09-060 for information about this process) 4. If you disapprove,per RCW 69.50.331(7)you MUST attach a letter to the Board detailing the reason(s)for the objection and a statement of all facts on which your objection(s)are based. DATE SIGNATURE OF MAYOR,CITY MANAGER,COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR DESIGNEE Danielle Thompson From: Ginger Kenyon Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:52 AM To: Danielle Thompson Subject: FW: NPS and FWS Announce Decision to Restore Grizzly Bears to North Cascades Happy Thursday! Ginger APR 2 5 2024 From: NPS NCE Grizzly<nce_grizzly@nps.gov> r446tMp,,,�,. Sent:Thursday,April 25, 2024 7:33 AM T Subject: NPS and FWS Announce Decision to Restore Grizzly Bears to North Cascades Caution: External Email Warning!This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Dear local partner, In November 2022, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process to evaluate options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades ecosystem of Washington, part of their historic range, and a potential experimental population designation under section 100) of the Endangered Species Act. A draft EIS and proposed 100) rule were released for public comment in September 2023, and following agency review of public comment, a final EIS was released in March 2024. Today,the two agencies have announced that they have signed a Record of Decision and selected an alternative involving the active restoration of grizzly bears to the ecosystem under a 100) nonessential experimental population designation. A full news release is now available online. The selection of this alternative is considered the conclusion of the EIS process. Under the selected alternative, agencies wilt seek to move 3-7 grizzly bears per year to the North Cascades ecosystem for a period of 5-10 years to establish an initial population of 25 bears. Source populations of bears could include the Northern Continental Divide ecosystem, Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, or interior British Columbia. t The 100) nonessential experimental population designation will provide authorities and land managers with additional tools for management that would not otherwise be available under existing Endangered Species Act regulations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to formally publish a final 100) rule in coming days that will outline these management tools and flexibilities. Public feedback played a key role in the decision. During the fall 2023 public comment period, more than 12,000 comments were received on both the draft EIS and a proposed 100) rule. There is no set timeline for when the translocation of grizzly bears to the ecosystem may begin. The National Park Service will publish updates on the park website and notify partners and the public of implementation plans as they develop. • Seethe full news release • S_ee Frequenter Asked Questions • Review the Record of Decision The final 100) rule from the U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service will be available incoming days in the Federal Register and at www.regulations.gov (reference Docket No. FWS-RI-ES-2023-0074) 2 Case 23-18993-MBK Doc 2864 Filed 04/16/24 Entered 04/16/24 20:25:55 Desc Main Document Page 1 of 73 KIRKLAND&ELLIS LLP COLE SCHOTZ P.C. KIRKLAND&ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP Michael D.Sirota,Esq. Edward O.Sassower,P.C. Warren A.Usatine,Esq. Joshua A.Sussberg,P.C.(admitted pro hac vice) Felice R.Yudkin,Esq. Apama Yenamandra,P.C. (admitted pro hac vice) Seth Van Aalten,Esq.(admitted pro hac vice) Ross J.Fiedler(admitted pro hac vice) Court Plaza North,25 Main Street Zach R.Manning(admitted pro hac vice) Hackensack,New Jersey 07601 601 Lexington Avenue Telephone:(201)489-3000 New York,New York 10022 msirota@coleschotz.com Telephone:(212)446-4800 Facsimile:(212)446-4900 wusatine@coleschotz.com e fyudkin@coleschotz.com sassower@kirkland.com joshua.sussberg@kirkland.com svanaalten@coleschotz.com apama.yenamandra@kirkland.com ross.fiedler@kirkland.com Co-Counsel to the Debtors and zach.manning@kirkland.com Debtors in Possession Co-Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession. UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY In re: Chapter 11 RITE AID CORPORATION,et al., Case No.23-18993 (MBK) Debtors.t (Jointly Administered) NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL CLOSING STORES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: On January 29, 2024, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the"Court") entered the Amended Final Order (I)Authorizing and Approving the Conduct of Store Closing Sales, With Such Sales to Be Free and Clear of All Liens, Claims, Encumbrances The last four digits of Debtor Rite Aid Corporation's tax identification number are 4034. A complete list of the Debtors in these chapter 11 cases and each such Debtor's tax identification number may be obtained on the website of the Debtors' claims and noticing agent at httr)s://restructurinp.ra.kroll.com/RiteAid. The location of Debtor Rite Aid Corporation's principal place of business and the Debtors' service address in these chapter 11 cases is 1200 Intrepid Avenue,2nd Floor,Philadelphia,Pennsylvania 19112. Case 23-18993-MBK Doc 2864 Filed 04/16/24 Entered 04/16/24 20:25:55 Desc Main Document Page 2 of 73 and(H) Granting Related Relief[Docket No. 1648] (the "Amended Final Store Closing Order")z authorizing and approving the conduct of store closings and related sales in accordance with certain store closing sale guidelines and granting related relief. A copy of the Amended Final Store Closing Order, including the Sale Guidelines, is attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Pursuant to the Amended Final Store Closing Order and by this written notice (this "Notice"), the Debtors hereby notify you that they have determined, in the exercise of their business judgment, that each store location listed in Exhibit 1 attached hereto shall be an Additional Closing Store. Parties seeking to object to the application of the Amended Final Store Closing Order to any of the store locations set forth on Exhibit 1 must file and serve a written objection so that such objection is filed with the Court on the docket of the Debtors' chapter 11 cases and is actually received by the Debtors and their counsel no later than April 26, 2024 (the date that is ten days after the date that the Debtors served this Notice), and the Debtors shall cause the applicable Dispute Notice Parties and other notice parties to be served. Only those responses that are timely filed, served, and received will be considered at any hearing. If an objection to the application of the Amended Final Store Closing Order to any of the store locations set forth on Exhibit 1 is timely filed and not withdrawn or resolved, such objection will be considered at the next regularly scheduled omnibus hearing, subject to the rights of any parry to seek relief on an emergency basis or shortened notice. [Remainder ofpage intentionally left blank] z Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Amended Final Store Closing Order. 2 Case 23-18993-MBK Doc 2688 Filed 04/09/24 Entered 04/121AIA,: 013 Desc Main op Document Page Z of 63 t,« Caption in Compliance with D.N.J.LBR 9004-1(b) UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY Order Filed on January 29,2024 by Clerk In re: U.S.Bankruptcy Court Chapter 11 District of New Jersey RITE AID CORPORATION,et al., Case No.23-18993(MBK) Debtors.1 (Jointly Administered) AMENDED FINAL ORDER (1)AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CONDUCT OF STORE CLOSING SALES,WITH SUCH SALES TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS, CLAIMS,AND ENCUMBRANCES AND (II) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF The relief set forth on the following pages, numbered three (3) through thirty-six (36), is ORDERED. DATED: January 29, 2024 �_�� 'Honorable Michael B. Kaplan United States Bankruptcy Judge The last four digits of Debtor Rite Aid Corporation's tax identification number are 4034. A complete list of the Debtors in these chapter 11 cases and each such Debtor's tax identification number may be obtained on the website of the Debtors' claims and noticing agent at httT)s://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/RiteAid. The location of Debtor Rite Aid Corporation's principal place of business and the Debtors' service address in these chapter 11 cases is 1200 Intrepid Avenue,2nd Floor,Philadelphia,Pennsylvania 19112. Case 23-18993-MBK Doc 7.688 Filed 04/09/24 Entered 04/09/2417:013 Desc Main Document Page 8 of 63 Caption in Compliance with D.N.J.LBR 9004-1(b) KIRKLAND &ELLIS LLP KIRKLAND&ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP Edward 0. Sassower,P.C. Joshua A.Sussberg,P.C.(admitted pro hac vice) Apama Yenamandra,P.C.(admitted pro hac vice) Ross J.Fiedler(admitted pro hac vice) Zachary R.Manning(admitted pro hac vice) 601 Lexington Avenue New York,New York 10022 Telephone:(212)4464800 Facsimile:(212)4464900 esassower@kirkland.com joshua.sussberg@kirkland.com aparna.yenamandra@klrkland.com ross.fiedler@kirl,Jand.com zach.manning@kirkland.com COLE SCHOTZ P.C. Michael D. Sirota,Esq. Warren A.Usatine,Esq. Felice R.Yadkin,Esq. Seth Van Aalten,Esq. (admitted pro hac vice) Court Plaza North,25 Main Street Hackensack,New Jersey 07601 Telephone:(201)489-3000 msirota@coleschotz.com wusatine@coleschotz.com fyudkin@colescbotz.com svanaalten@coleschotz.com Co-Counsel for Debtors and Debtors in Possession Case 23-18993-MBK Doc 2638 Filed 04/02/24 Entered 04/02/24 20:29:24 Desc Main Document Page 3 of 73 Dated:April 2,2024 lsl Michael Sirota COLE SCHOTZ P.C. Michael D. Sirota,Esq. Warren A.Usatine,Esq. Felice R.Yudkin,Esq. Seth Van Aalten,Esq. (admitted pro hac vice) Court Plaza North,25 Main Street Hackensack,New Jersey 07601 Telephone: (201)489-3000 Email: msirota@coleschotz.com wusatine@coleschotz.com fyudkin@coleschotz.com svanaalten@coleschotz.com ICUUMAND &ELLIS LLP KIRICLAND&ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP Edward O.Sassower,P.C. Joshua A. Sussberg,P.C. (admitted pro hac vice) Aparna Yenamandra,P.C. (admitted pro hac vice) Ross J.Fiedler(admitted pro hac vice) Zachary R.Manning(admittedpro hac vice) 601 Lexington Avenue New York,New York 10022 Telephone: (212)446-4800 Facsimile: (212)446-4900 Email: esassower@kirkland.com joshua.sussberg@kirkland.com apama.yenamandra@kirkland.com ross.fiedler@kirkland.com zach.manning@kirkland.com Co-Counsel to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession Case 23-18993-MBK Doc 2638 Filed 04/02/24 Entered 04/02/24 20:29:24 Desc Main Document Page 4 of 73 Exhibit 1 Additional Closing Stores 5os Co ap NEWS RELEASE April 23, 2024 - MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE 1854 411 N 5TH ST, BLDG 1, SHELTON,WA 98584 TO: KMAS, KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE OLYMPIAN, SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE SUN RE: Solid Waste Free Dump Vouchers In partnership with Mason County Public Works, Mason County Garbage and Youth Connections of Shelton and Belfair free solid waste dump vouchers will be handed out for the County Eells Hill Transfer Station. Starting April 23, 2024, vouchers will be available at the following locations on a first come first serve basis: Youth Connection of Belfair's office Monday-Friday 12pm -5pm at 23299 NE Hwy 3, Belfair, WA (100 vouchers for Belfair and North Mason residents). Youth Connection of Shelton's office Monday-Saturday loam -5pm at 123 S. 2°1 Street Shelton, WA(100 vouchers). Mason County Bldg. 1 (downstairs switchboard)Monday-Friday Sam-4pm at 411 N 5th Street(100 vouchers). Vouchers must be used by October 31, 2024. For any questions, please contact Youth Connection of Belfair (360) 277-5017; Shelton (360)462-0125 or Mason County(360)427-9670, Ext. 0. More information regarding the voucher process and items covered and not covered by the voucher is available on the Mason County Utilities and Waste Management/Solid Waste webpage. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask, Chair Vice Chair Commissioner �ASpN CpU��� NEWS RELEASE May 7, 2024 MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE 1854 411 N 5TH ST, BLDG 1, SHELTON,WA 98584 TO: KMAS, KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE OLYMPIAN, SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE SUN RE: FILL A PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK—MAY 23rd In celebration of National Public Works Week, Mason County Public Works is partnering up with the City of Shelton Public Works Department and will be collecting new, unopened toiletries, non-perishable food items and cash/check donations. You can find the Trucks at the following three locations on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 9:00am to 2:30pm: WALMART SUPERCENTER 100 W Wallace Kneeland Blvd. NW CORNER OF 7TH & RAILROAD AVE. BELFAIR QFC 201 NE State Route 300 All items collected in Shelton will be donated to the Saints Pantry Food Bank and Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center in Shelton. All items collected in Belfair will be donated to the North Mason Food Bank in Belfair. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask, Chair Vice Chair Commissioner aF 5 H£Z O Qe'O Co& v � sty O LV54 IN � Fin A Truck Public Thursday, May 23th 9 : 00 arn -2 : 30 P Hosted by the City of Shelton & Mason County Public Works Departments Donations: Donation Locations : New, Unopened toiletries Shelton Locations: Non-perishable, non- � Walmart Supercenter expired food items Cash/Check Donations 100 E Wallace Kneeland Blvd Benefits : NW Corner of 7t" & Railroad Ave. The Saint's Pantry Belfair Location: Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center Belfair QFC North Mason Food Bank 201 NE State Route 300 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of March 25,2023 Monday,March 25,2024 9:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)Real Estate Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for real estate via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 9:15 a.m. Mark Neary and Diane Zoren were also in attendance. 9:15 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation via Zoom from 9:15 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier,Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 10:15 A.M. Treasurer—Lisa Frazier Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Lisa discussed amending the Claim Imprest checking account to ensure compliance with the Washington State Budgetary Accounting and Reporting System(BARS). $5,000 will be deposited back to the Current Expense cash balance. Approved to move forward. • Lisa shared the contract with Brink's Complete for a CompuSafe and deposit services for the Mason County landfill. The cost would be$16,000 per year. Approved to move forward. 10:20 A.M. Indigent Defense&Prosecutor's Office—Peter Jones&Michael Dorcy Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Peter reviewed the Washington State Bar Association(WSBA) standards impact on criminal justice in Mason County and requested to form a committee to redesign the criminal justice system. Michael Dorcy added his support for creating a committee and concerns around staffing. Tim Whitehead shared the need for support from the state and asked the lobbyist to help at state level. 10:30 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Undersheriff Adams Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Undersheriff Adams requested to convert one Support Specialist 2 positions and one Finance Assistant position into two Executive Assistant positions. No budget change would be needed in 2024. Tabled. 10:40 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Ian Tracy discussed the Inzata contract for data analytic software to compile,analyze,and present data for Public Health. Tabled. • Ian shared a Request for Information for permanent supportive housing development. Tabled. • Ian discussed sixteen unfiled liens from Hearing Examiner judgments. Tabled. • Ian shared the closure response plans for Lilliwaup and Tahuya. In September 2023,the Washington State Department of Health(DOH)downgraded portions of shellfish growing areas near Lilliwaup Creek and Tahuya River. • Ian shared the National Public Health Week proclamation. Approved to move forward. 10:55 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins shared Public Works annual certifications for 2023 which included the draft annual certification,draft certification of expenditures for traffic law enforcement,and draft certification of expenditures for fish passage barrier removal. Approved to move forward. Page I 1 • Richard Dickinson shared the Belfair Water Reclamation Facility Sewer Extension,as of March 21,has been declared as completed. • Loretta shared the Mason County Transportation Improvement Program Citizen Advisory Panel(TIP-CAP)community outreach PowerPoint. Topics included what TIP-CAP is,TIP- CAP duties,the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(TIP),and how you can help. 11:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • John Taylor requested to seek engineer plans for a new dock at Latimer's Landing. The current dock is in disrepair. Approved to move forward. • John requested to extend the waterline at Foothills Park to install two stainless steel dog fountains donated by The Friends of Foothills Park. The cost of the waterline extension is approximately$600 and would be paid from Real Estate Excise Tax(REST) 2 funds. Approved to move forward. • John discussed creating an Emergency Support Function 17—Mason County Cybersecurity Workgroup. Approved to move forward. • Diane Zoren shared the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation for April. Approved to move forward. • Mary Ransier requested to extend the contract with Cabot Dow Associates for an additional $30,000 for the 2025 non-represented class/comp study. Approved to move forward. • Mary discussed the placement of Chief Public Defender on the Non-Represented Salary Scale. Tabled. • Todd Cannon requested to advertise a Request for Proposals(RFP)for Mason County website design. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared PUD 3's letter of support request for Community Project Funding(CPF)for fiscal year 2025 for the Goldsborough Switching Station. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared the National County Government Month proclamation for April. Approved to move forward. • Mark shared the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation for April 14- 20. Approved to move forward. • Mark discussed the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization(TMBH-ASO)to fund judicial services provided by the Clerk's Office, Superior Court,Prosecutor's Office,and Office of Public Defense for individuals involuntarily detained due to behavioral health disorders for a maximum amount of$175,000. • Cmmr.Neatherlin shared a letter of support request from The Youth Connection for Congressionally Directed Spending(CDS)funds to build transitional housing for homeless young people. Approved to move forward. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Sharon Trask, Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 12 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of April 1,2024 Monday,April 1,2024 9:00 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Debora Munguia provided an overview of the recent Legislative Session. Topics included the agenda,legislative overview,highlights of supplemental budgets,County's legislative priorities,additional issue areas of interest,looking ahead,and next steps. Priority topics are the relocation of utilities for fish passage,lack of Public Defenders and attorneys,how the County can help address these issues,and Youth Treatment Camps and the concerns regarding cost,safety,and regulation. • Jennifer Beierle shared the Youth Connection's request for a one-year extension of their October 25,2022 American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)grant for$722,000 from June 30,2024 to June 30,2025 in order to be able to complete the project. Approved to move forward. • Jennifer provided an overview of current ARPA grant allocations and discussed reallocating $604,531. Five requests were received for ARPA funding. Applications will be solicited for local projects no more than$75,000 over the next two weeks. Applicants will be asked if their projects can be completed by the end of 2024. Grant funding needs to be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026. • Jennifer shared the February 2024 financial report. Current Expense revenue$6,162,228 at 14%. Treasurer Department receipts$1,882,227 at 11%. Current Expense expenditure $7,934,137 at 15%. Six-year specific revenue streams:Community Development revenue $545,755;Detention and Correction services$4,574;Current Expense property tax$594,075; Road Diversion property tax$68,762;County Road property tax$649,876;Current Expense sales tax$1,568,798;Criminal Justice taxes$384,021;Rural Sales and Use$194,752; Homelessness Prevention filings$82,694;Lodging tax$127,257;and REET 1 and 2 $177,449 each. Collected revenue$1,568,797.98;budgeted$9.2 million;and projected end of year revenue$9,573,870.68. Current Expense cash$25,826,545. Special Fund cash $61,032,881. Motor Pool expenditure$211,538 at 10.93%. Special and Other Funds revenue $12,508,722 at 20%. Special and Other Funds expenditure$9,749,457 at 15%. A spreadsheet was provided with the County's outstanding debt. • Jennifer requested to set a public hearing for Tuesday,May 7,2024,to review final project performance and close out the CARES Act Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) CV—Coronavirus Funds Grant which ends June 30,2024. Approved to move forward. • Cmmr. Shutty requested to recognize Rose Boughton for her recent award concerning her efforts in Public Defense. • Cmmr. Shutty shared that Mr.Louise Capland from Washington State University was rescued by Search and Rescue and would like to recognize rescue teams that assisted him. • Cmmr. Shutty stated he has a meeting with HUD next week to discuss two grant opportunities: o Price Grant—targets mobile home communities that need repair. This would be a good item to pursue when the new Grant Writer position starts. o Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant—suggest working with the Housing Authority and the City of Shelton to apply for$500,000 Neighborhood Grants. • Cmmr. Shutty shared a request from the YMCA for capital improvements which has a deadline for this Wednesday. Mark Neary,County Administrator,will sign on behalf of the Commissioners. • Cmmr. Shutty requested to send a letter to the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)encouraging them to intervene with the Public Defense issue. Page I 1 • Cmmr.Trask shared that April 9,2024 is the Elected Directors meeting and asked that any discussion items be sent to McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board,no later than this Wednesday,April 3,2024 by noon. • Mark stated that he recently met with Daniel Palport,a member of Senator Maurices office,to discuss issues regarding Indigent Defense. • Cmmr.Trask shared she has a meeting tomorrow at Shorecrest. 10:30 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Ian Tracy shared two new appointments to the Onsite Sewage Advisory Committee(OSAC) and that three vacancies remain on the committee—one citizen,one designer,and one representative from the shellfish industry. The Board of Health approves the applications. Commissioners requested more discussion around encampments near"critical infrastructure". 10:45 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins asked to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday,May 7,2024 at 9:15 a.m.to adopt the new Mason County Road Standards Manual,changes to Mason County Code Chapters 10, 12 and 14,and the Public Works Fee Schedule. Approved to move forward. • Mike discussed the Interlocal Agreements with Central Mason FireEMS,West Mason Fire Authority,Hoodsport Fire&EMS,Mason County Fire District 12,and Grapeview School District. Approved to move forward. • Mike asked to extend the contract with KPFF for completion of a design for the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)Local Bridge Program for Harstine Island Bridge Polyester Overlay(CRP 2026),which was executed through a Request for Qualifications(RFQ)in 2021. The contract expired on December 31,2023. The contract with KPFF is not to exceed$77,063.39 and will extend this project through December 31, 2024. Approved to move forward. • Cmmr.Neatherlin requested more information around the a proposed Verizon cell tower in the North Shore area,the status of the light at Victor Road,obtaining additional trash vouchers,replacing or fixing the burned-out lighting around the Woodshed Tavern in Belfair, the Shetland Road maintenance agreement,and Wheelwright Road and Lakewood Drive near Lakeland Village. • Cmmr. Trask stated that Solid Waste Advisory Committee(SWAG)members would like to tour the new Belfair Sewer site. • Cmmr. Shutty stated that Public Works should consider joining the Washington Water Utility Council. Respectfully submitted, Cami Olson, Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask, Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 12 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of April 8,2024 Monday,April 8,2024 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier, Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 10:00 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)Real Estate Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for real estate via Zoom from 10:00 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary was also in attendance. 10:30 A.M. Sheriff's Office—Lieutenant Trevor Severance Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Lieutenant Severance applied for two grants to fund the upfit of the command vehicle for the Sheriff's Office,one for$14,000 and the other for$37,000,and will not know the outcome until later this year. The total cost for this project is$120,000. The Commissioners discussed and agreed to allocate$50,000 from the General Fund. Approved to move forward. 10:4 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windom Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Dave requested to re-allocate funds from the Department of Commerce to Community Action Council(CAC)for May/June. The Commissioners asked for a plan by the end of May or beginning of June around the housing issue and rental assistance. Concern was discussed whether the Commissioners can be funding CAC programs while they are in violation of their by-laws by not having the required members appointed to their board. 10:50 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Kell shared the quarterly SmartGov update. Mobile Home and Garage permits should be available for public application online by June. • Kell shared they are full staffed in the Permit Center and the appointment system has been working more smoothly. Wait times for applicants have improved. A graph of the average permit times was presented. • Kell shared the scanning project has been successful,and they have scanned nearly 90 boxes which have primarily been tossed except for certain documents that have been sent to State Archives. A part-time staff member may be hired to continue working on this project to keep it moving forward. • Kell requested to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday,May 21,2024 at 9:15 a.m.to consider a budget amendment for SCJ Alliance for consulting services for the Department of Commerce Growth Management Act(GMA)Periodic Update Grant and Climate Planning Grant. Approved to move forward. • Kell requested to host a Permit Center All-Staff Meeting on Tuesday,April 30,2024,and to close the Permit Center for that day. Approved to move forward. 11:00 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. Page I 1 • Loretta presented three letters of recognition to recognize the tremendous understanding of local issues and support from the Honorable Senator MacEwen,Honorable Representative Couture,and Honorable Representative Griffey during the last session. Approved to move forward. • Mike Collins provided a lighting update for State Route(SR)302. PUD will be working to fix the lighting issue on SR 302 and Wheelwright. • Cmmr. Shutty asked if any progress has been made with the Island Lake survey regarding safety. Just under 80 responses were received and Public Works will put together a summary of responses and solutions to report back at the next meeting. 11:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin, Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mary Ransier presented the new Volunteer Policy. Approved to move forward. • Nichole Wilston reported that a Request for Defense and Indemnification has been received regarding an employee named as a defendant in a US District Court Case. Approved to move forward. • Mark Neary discussed the letter of support for the Sweetwater Creek project and requested to place the letter on the April 23,2024agenda. More information is needed from the Port of Allyn and the Salmon Center. Tabled. • Cmmr.Trask shared that Lincoln Elementary School sent in a letter asking to declare Mason County a Sasquatch Protection and Refuge Area. Approved to move forward. Respectfully submitted, Cami Olson, Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask, Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 12 BARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of April 15,2024 Monday,April 15,2024 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in closed session for labor negotiation via Zoom from 9:00 a.m.to 10:00 a.m. Mark Neary,Mary Ransier, Christopher Pinkston,Cabot Dow,and Lindsey Smith were also in attendance. 9:30 A.M. Executive Session—RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)Real Estate Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask met in executive session for real estate via Zoom from 10:00 a.m.to 10:15 a.m. Mark Neary was also in attendance. 10:30 A.M. Indigent Defense—Peter Jones Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Peter announced that Rose Boughton has been awarded this year's Washington Defender Association(WDA)President's Award,which represents"A's selection of the top overall public defender in Washington State and asked that the Commissioners honor Rose Boughton as well as Ron Sergi at the April 23,2024 regular meeting. 10:40 A.M. WSU Extension—Heidi Steinbach Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Heidi Steinbach explained that the Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board is submitting a proposal to the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board(WSNWCB)for continued funding of perennial pepperweed control within Mason County and requested approval of the Interagency Agreement with WSNWCB for FY24 Class A and B Designate Noxious Weed Eradication Program. The current contract,no.KK4795,expires June 30,2024. Approved to move forward. • Heidi shared the Noxious Weed Control Board amended the funding agreement with the Washington State Department of Agriculture for$2,000 additional funding to support giant hogweed survey and control within Mason County. Approved to move forward. 10:40 A.M. Community Development—Kell Rowen Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Randy Collins requested to implement the TEGRIS Inspection Management System to better streamline the process for reporting requirements for life safety systems such as fire alarms, sprinkler systems and other equipment inspected on a regular basis. Approved to move forward. 10:50 A.M. Public Health—Ian Tracy Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Ian Tracy shared the Johnson&Johnson Opioid Settlement and requested Cmmr. Shutty sign the agreement. Cmmr. Shutty asked that any future settlement agreements be signed by the Chair. Approved to move forward. 10:50 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mike Collins requested to close Satsop Cloquallum Road for a culvert replacement at milepost 5.2 from Monday,August 19,2024 through Friday,August 30,2024. Staff will notify the public of the closure.Approved to move forward. Page I 1 • Richard Dickinson shared the purchase price for Grinder pumps has increased requested to amend Resolution no.2022-092 to increase grinder pump fees for North Bay/Case Inlet and Belfair Sanitary Sewer System.Approved to move forward. • Loretta asked to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funding. Tabled. • Mike Collins provided an update on the Island Lake Survey results which identified concerns of pedestrian safety and speeding on Island Lake Road and Brockdale Road. Ultimately,the shoulders will need widened and paved to improve safety on roadways. Preliminary costs for this project will be discussed at a future meeting. • Loretta announced social media outreach will be done for the upcoming National Public Works Community Awareness weeks. A proclamation will be brought forward. Approved to move forward. • Loretta provided a list of meetings she will be attending. • Cmmr. Trask asked Public Works to look at fixing roadway issues on both Cole and Lynch Roads as well as the railroad track issue on Cole Road. • Cmmr.Neatherlin asked when the lighting issues on Highway 3 in Belfair will be addressed. Loretta answered this would be handled by the Department of Transportation(DOT)and she will find out the status. • Cmmr.Neatherlin stated there was a fatality on Johns Prairie Road this past weekend and this area needs to be addressed as a priority during the next legislative session. • Loretta stated that the total cost for the Belfair sewer project came in at$2.788 million and Cmmr.Neatherlin signed the load papers. 11:05 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin,Shutty,and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Mark shared he will be attending a contractor meeting with Community Development permitting and planning staff tomorrow at 5:45 a.m. • Mary Ransier provided an update on the status of labor negotiations. Three contracts will be negotiated in 2024—Teamsters Prosecutor Support Staff,Teamsters Appraisers Union,and Woodworkers Corrections. The goal is to complete the contracts before their expiration. • Becky Rogers shared an application from Mel Ferrier to the Civil Service Commission. An interview will be scheduled for the upcoming Monday,April 29 briefing. • Nichole Wilston stated that the insurer that provides coverage for the County's underground fuel tank systems has decided not to renew for another year and the current policy ends April 20,2024. The broker,Arthur J.Gallagher,is working expeditiously to lock in a new policy. • Cmmr.Neatherlin shared that an arrest was made this weekend by the Sheriff's office at a property near Grapeview,where around 60 animals were being neglected. Commissioners discussed bringing back animal control in Mason County and it was agreed that this is a priority. Mark shared that he has spoken about this recently with the City of Shelton,and they are ready to discuss this again. Cmmr. Trask would like to work with the Humane Society on this as well. Respectfully submitted, Cami Olson, Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask, Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 12 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'BRIEFING MINUTES Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street,Shelton,WA Week of April 22,2024 April 22,2024 9:30 A.M. Human Resources—Becky Rogers Commissioners Neatherlin and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • The Commissioners interviewed Mel Ferrier for the Civil Service Commission. 9:35 A.M. Public Health—Dave Windam Commissioners Neatherlin and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Dave shared Amendment B to the Emergency Housing Fund to remove$60,000 of unspent funds from Mason County Admin to reallocate funds to provide to other communities in need. Approved to move forward. • Ian Tracy met with Washington State Department of Health(DOH)to discuss water quality in Annas Bay relative to shellfish growing area classification and was informed that DOH will be issuing a press release this week related to declining water quality.DOH is unsure if a downgrade would occur and that it would be influenced by water sampling results over the next few months. 9:40 A.M. Community Development—Kelle Rowen Commissioners Neatherlin and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Marissa Watson requested a Public Hearing for Tuesday,May 21,2024 to take public comment on ASCW Investments,LLC's proposal to rezone two portions of parcel no.42024- 34-90049 in the Shelton Urban Growth Area undergoing a Boundary Line Adjustment. Cmmr.Neatherlin asked about rezoning this parcel prior to subdivision by Boundary Line Adjustment. Tabled. 9:55 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Commissioners Neatherlin and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Loretta shared a news release announcing Public Works partnership with Mason County Garbage and Youth Connections of Shelton and Belfair to provide free solid waste dump vouchers for the Eells Hill Transfer Station. Starting April 23,2024,vouchers will be available at the following locations on a first come first serve basis:Youth Connection of Belfair's office Monday—Friday 12 p.m.—5 p.m.;Youth Connection of Shelton's office Monday—Saturday 10 a.m.—5 p.m.;and Mason County Building 1 at the downstairs switchboard Monday—Friday 8 a.m.—4 p.m. Vouchers must be used by October 31,2024. Approved to move forward. • Loretta shared a news release announcing the"Fill a Public Works Truck"event on May 23, 2024. Mason County Public Works is partnering with the City of Shelton Public Works Department to collect new,unopened toiletries,non-perishable food items and cash/check donations. The trucks will be found on May 23,2024 between 9:00 a.m.and 2:30 p.m.at the Walmart Supercenter,the NW corner of 7'and Railroad Ave.,and the Belfair QFC store. All collected items will be donated to the Saints Pantry Food Bank and Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center in Shelton. Approved to move forward. • Loretta shared the 2024 National Public Works Week proclamation. Approved to move forward. • Ms. Swanson requested to re-allocate American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funding for the Belfair Sewer Log Yard Road Extension Design to include the Romance Hill Road Design and to publish a Request for Qualifications(RFQ)for design for both of these projects with this funding. Preparing these designs can allow for application for future funding to complete these projects. • Loretta shared that Dave Smith has talked to the Department of Transportation(DOT) regarding the lighting issue on State Route 3 and this is being worked on. Page I 1 • Loretta shared additional comments have been received for the Utility Rates Public Hearing scheduled for April 23,2024. • Cmmr. Trask asked that Public Works fix the settling of road around the Cole Road railroad tracks. 10:15 A.M. Support Services—Mark Neary Commissioners Neatherlin and Trask were in attendance via Zoom. • Diane Zoren shared applications have been received for the Housing Authority Commission from Kathy McDowell and Peter Laserinko. Cmmr. Trask recommended appointing Peter Laserinko to the Housing Authority. Approved to move forward. • Diane shared the Mental Health Awareness Month for May 2024 proclamation.Approved to move forward. • Diane shared the Washington State Association of Counties Executive Director Eric Brian Johnson Day—May 31,2024 proclamation.Approved to move forward. • Mary Ransier shared Human Resource's 2024 Strategic Plan first quarter updates. • Mary shared the NEOGOV hiring data from January 1,2024—March 31,2024. The shortage of attorneys was discussed and Tim Whitehead shared that a new Deputy Prosecuting Attorney was hired and will start in May. A new tool called"handshake"will be used to be in contact with law school students. Marynoted that there is a nationwide shortage of attorneys. Human Resources will be partnering with WorkSource to develop a career fair in Mason County and will let the Commissioners know when this is scheduled. • Jennifer Beierle shared the March 2024 financial report. Current Expense revenue$9,857,685 at 22%. Treasurer Department receipts$6,132,456 at 21%. Current Expense expenditure $11,415,460 at 22%. Six-year specific revenue streams: Community Development revenue $904,939;Detention and Correction services$5,018;Current Expense property tax $1,134,377;Road Diversion property tax$121,503;County Road property tax$1,165,012; Current Expense sales tax$2,243,238;Criminal Justice taxes$502,414;Rural Sales and Use $277,226;Homelessness Prevention filings$126,403;Lodging tax$193,422;and REET 1 and 2$276,862 each. Collected revenue$2,243,237.98;budgeted$9.2 million;and projected end of year revenue$9,587,275.98. Current Expense cash$25,968,294. Special Fund cash $61,944,184. Motor Pool expenditure$311,735 at 16.10%. Special and Other Funds revenue $16,585,177 at 27%. Special and Other Funds expenditure$12,678,472 at 18%. • Jennifer provided an ARPA Funds project update. Commissioners discussed reallocating some of the ARPA funds to be utilized for new projects. ARPA fund applications can be submitted until Tuesday,April 30,2024. • Mark requested to amend Resolution no.2024-002—Salary Commission,to list the Elected Officials that are subject to the Salary Commission,to clarify when any salary increase is payable,and clean up the referendum language. These amendments do not change the original intent of the resolution and have been reviewed by Tim Whitehead. Approved to move forward. Respectfully submitted, Cami Olson, Clerk of the Board BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask, Chair Vice-Chair Commission Page 12 Board of Mason County Commissioners Proceedings Commission Chambers 411 N 51h St, Shelton, WA 98584 March 12, 2024 1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance—Dean Jewett led the flag salute. 3. Roll Call—Present: Present: Commissioner District 1 —Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2—Kevin Shutty;Absent: Commissioner District 3 —Sharon Trask. 4. Correspondence and Organizational Business 4.1 Correspondence 4.1.1 Eric Onisko,Randy Lewis,Matt Mallery,Jim Morrell,Mary Jo Cady,and Jann Goodpaster sent in applications for the Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials. 4.1.2 Ward and Heidi Anderson sent in a letter of concern regarding Mason County's plan for regulating and taxing short-term rentals. 4.1.3 United States Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Olympic Peninsula Agency sent in a notice of non-gaming land acquisition application for the Squaxin Island Tribe. 4.1.4 Department of Natural Resources South Puget Sound Region sent notice that there are no plans to move the Harstine Island timber sale to auction in the immediate future. 4.1.5 John and Carolyn Watts sent in a letter of concern regarding preserving the Harstine Island flats timber. 4.1.6 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in a special occasion liquor license for the Salish Sea Rotary Club of Mason County. 4.1.7 Hood Canal Communications sent in a notice of rate increases that will go into effect April 1,2024. 4.2 Ian Tracy read the On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee Vacancies news release. 4.3 Dave Windom read the Mason County Board of Health Vacancies news release. 4.4 Loretta Swanson read the Herbicide Maintenance Program Notice news release. 4.5 Becky Rogers read the Board of Equalization Vacancy news release. 4.6 Charles Rhodes read the Clerk's Office Hours news release. 5. Open Forum for Citizen Input Dean Jewett discussed homeless and behavioral health issues within the City of Shelton and Mason County and how to handle encampments with a proactive approach. The City of Olympia spent a total of$1.2 million on rocks and labor to deter encampments. Ken VanBuskirk,Belfair,gave a brief history on the Belfair sewer and commended the County, City of Bremerton,Port of Bremerton,and State legislature and representatives for making the Belfair sewer and Freight Corridor a reality. 6. Adoption of Agenda Cmmr.Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-absent. 7. Approval of Minutes 8. Approval of Action Agenda 8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances Claims Clearing Fund Warrant#8103113-8103332 $1,390,267.04 Direct Deposit Fund Warrant# 104138-104546 $ 930,418.88 Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#7007954-7007980 $ 628,183.71 Treasurer Electronic Remittance $ 462,688.47 8.2 Approval of the Resolution setting a hearing date with the Hearings Examiner for Wednesday, April 24,2024 at 1:00 p.m.via Zoom to consider public comment on Road Vacation No.418. (Exhibit A,Resolution No.2024-016) 8.3 Approval of the Resolution setting a hearing date with the Hearings Examiner for Wednesday, April 24,2024 at 1:00 p.m.via Zoom to consider public comment on Road Vacation No.417. (Exhibit B,Resolution No.2024-017) 8.4 Approval of the following 2024 Mason County Heritage Grants:Mason County Historical Society for$3,820;Matlock Historical Society for$400;McReavy House Museum of Hood Canal for$5,000;Peninsular Railway and Lumbermen's Museum for$5,000;Pickering Homemakers Club DBA Pickering Community Club for$2,441; and Skokomish Grange No. 379 for$5,000 for the total amount of$21,661.00. 8.5 Approval of the Notification of Final Cost of County Road Construction Projects completed in 2023 performed by County forces. 8.6 Approval for the Chair to sign the Road Levy Certification for 2024 through the County Road Administration Board's(CRAB)reporting system(CARS). 8.7 Approval for the Chair to execute the Adopt-a-Road agreements between Mason County and the following volunteer organizations: RR Bed and Breakfast assigning Golden Pheasant Road from milepost 0.07 to 1.16 and Story Road from milepost 0.00 to 0.66 as their designated adopted area and Grapeview Community Association assigning Grapeview Loop Road from milepost 0.00 to 5.38 as their designated adopted area. 8.8 Approval to purchase an RV cover from the Foothills Park host,Lara Nelson,in the amount of $5,000. 8.9 Approval for the Chair to sign the Professional Services Contract with BRCA—TreanorHL for architect and engineering services for the proposed Mason County Community Justice Center for a cost not to exceed$780,000. 8.10 Approval to appoint Jim Morrell,Matt Mallery,Mary Jo Cady,and Jann Goodpaster to the Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials for terms that will expire December 31,2026. 8.11 Approval of the letters of support for PUD I's appropriations request to fund their Grid Resiliency Project which includes Jorstad Substation engineering and design and the Manzanita Water Storage project. Cmmr.Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.11. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-absent. 9. Other Business(Department Heads and Elected Officials) Steve Duenkel,Auditor,shared that the fraud notification service is live and encouraged the public to sign up. Today is the Presidential Primary Election and over 13,000 ballots have been received so far. Mark Neary,County Administrator,received a request from PUD 3 asking for a letter of support to United States Congressmen Derek Kilmer for the Goldsborough switching station. 10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time Please see above options to provide public testimony. These options are available only while COVID-19 OPMA meeting restrictions are in place. 2 1 March 12 , 2024 Commission Minutes 10.1 Public Hearing to consider amendments to Mason County Code Title 6—Sanitary Code regarding Water Adequacy. Staff. Ian Tracy(Exhibit C,Ordinance No.2024-018) Ian Tracy shared the primary purpose of the Title 6.68 regulation is to ensure Public Health needs are met when there are building projects that occur, so people have adequate water for sanitation,health,and minimum needs for the operation of a typical household which is a standard three-bedroom home. This regulation has captured that as well as a few other items added in 2019. The Hirst Response regulation,which added a maximum usage on properties depending on what Water Resource Inventory Area(WRIA)they are located in,will be moved to Title 17 because it is a portion of the regulation that comes from the Growth Management Act(GMA). Other substantive changes include changing the minimum amount of water required for a typical development from 800 gallons per day per connection to 400 gallons per day per connection which is more consistent with the septic code that estimates that there will be approximately 360 gallons of sewage generated by a typical three-bedroom home and adding a requirement for a clean bacterial sample for Group B Water Systems to correct a gap in the regulation which occurred when they de-regulated Group B Wells. Group B Wells used to require annual testing and it was assumed to comply due to that requirement,when that requirement went away it was still in the regulation to not look at any kind of water quality sampling. It is recommended that individuals get a clean bacterial test for their development projects. The rest of the changes to the regulation is to update language around waivers, variances,and appeals to be consistent with current regulations. QUESTIONS Cmmr.Neatherlin asked about Title 17 and if this is an adjustment to the Comprehensive Plan. Ian answered it is a planning regulation related to resource protection and development regulations where zoning codes exist for rural areas. TESTIMONY Erica Marbet, Squaxin Island Tribe, shared the Tribe would like to meet with Kell Rowen about moving this code to Title 17. The Tribe would like the scope of coverage to remain the same with exemptions limited to all projects that will not result in increased water usage. The edits made to the code exempt all projects and the Tribe would like to see that as those that do not increase water usage. For determination of adequacy of building permits,there was language in that reviewed for compliance to ensure water sources would not interfere with existing water rights and that was struck from the code in the edits. The Tribe would like to see that remain. For waivers of regulations,there are no technical criteria or standards to evaluate whether a waiver should be issued or not. The criteria for waivers are currently around if paperwork is in place,if it has been discussed,and then submitting the necessary form. There are no criteria for or conditions under which a waiver could be requested from these regulations. Ian shared for the scope of coverage;the removal of the increased water usage portion was because of the move of the Hirst Response to Title 17. That portion no longer has bearing on Public Health review because Public Health will only be reviewing the project for the minimum needs for health and sanitation,not how much water someone is using in a project. As long as the water source is appropriate to the water that is being used. If it is an individual, they are already operating under an exemption from Ecology and Mason County has no regulations for water rights when it comes to if someone is operating under an exemption. The increased water usage is addressed by Kell's regulation which dictates that maximum usage under the Hirst Response. If someone adds an addition to their house,it doesn't make sense to make sure there is safe,healthy drinking water for that structure because it is an existing 3 March 12 , 2024 Commission Minutes structure with safe,healthy drinking water as previously established. For the determination of adequacy for building permits,Chapter 6.68.040 stated that if the project is using a two-parry well or an individual well,it is not going to interfere with existing water rights. That is an Ecology regulation that Mason County has no control over. An individual well is already operating under the Ecology exemption of 5,000 gallons or less and the same thing applies to two-parry wells. The water they would have to supply would be if it was a two-parry well a total of 800 gallons. This portion is moving to Title 17. For waivers and appeals language, it is standard language for all Title 6 regulations. The goal is to move through Title 6 regulations and update the process for each of those. Those portions of the regulation establish a process by which someone could apply for a waiver. It does not mean they would be granted a waiver; it established the process that they would go through to apply for a waiver. If a waiver is received,it must have some kind of mitigation. If there is something they can't meet in the Code they have to have something else,they will do to mitigate for that portion. This is simply updating the language so that it is clear what the process is for someone to apply for a waiver. DELIBERATION Cmmr.Neatherlin requested that there seems to be a request to discuss this further and that interested individuals have an opportunity to reach out and speak with staff specifically and suggested postponing the Public Hearing. Cmmr. Shutty shared this hearing has been noticed for a while and is comfortable and confident with moving forward. Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve amendments to County Code Title 6—Sanitary Code regarding Water Adequacy. Motion carried unanimously. N- aye; S-aye;T-absent. 10.2 Public Hearing to consider amendments to Mason County Code Section 17.03.020— Development Regulations regarding Water Supply Requirements. Staff.Kell Rowen(Exhibit D,Ordinance No.2024-019) Kell Rowen shared the Planning Department worked with Environmental Health on moving existing regulations into the appropriate place. There is a section under Title 6 that has to do with growth management,Hirst Response,water adequacy, and water supply requirements that are under the purview of the Planning Department under Title 17. The Hirst Response is any new residential development,whether that is an expansion Accessory Dwelling Unit(ADU)or new residence,that is going to connect to a well constructed on or after January 19,2018. The Permit Assistance Center has handled these regulations since 2018. This ensures the correct staff will respond to this. TESTIMONY Erica Marbet, Squaxin Island Tribe, shared she does not have the capacity to receive and respond quickly but would like to have a meeting with Kell about Title 17. Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve of Ordinance amending Mason County Code Section 17.03.020—Development Regulations regarding Water Supply Requirements. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-absent. 4 March 12 , 2024 Commission Minutes 10.3 Public Hearing to consider the Ordinance adopting the Mason County Capital Improvement Program(CIP)for the six-year financing period of 2024-2029. Staff:Marissa Watson (Exhibit E,Ordinance No.2024-020) Marissa Watson shared that RCW 36.70A.070(3)(d)calls for counties to draft"[...]at least a six-year plan that will finance such capital facilities within projected funding capacities and clearly identifies sources of public money for such purpose". The Capital Improvement Program(CIP)was previously combined with the Capital Facilities Element which is the 20- year horizon outlook on Capital Facility planning. Due to the requirement to update the CIP financial plan more frequently,information was extracted to put in an appendix for the element for ease of editing moving forward. This document should be referenced for the most current CIP information. The Capital Facilities element addresses all other requirements of RCW 36.70A.070 regarding what a"capital facilities plan"shall consist of and will be brought forward to the Planning Advisory Commission(PAC)and Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)during the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update review. This topic was reviewed by the PAC at their December 18,2023 and January 22,2024 meetings and it was unanimously recommended to the BOCC for approval on January 22,2024. A formal State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)determination of non-significance was made on December 1 and the comment period closed December 15. Staff received one comment from PUD that mentioned coordination between the utility and Public Works. When going forward with these Capital Facilities projects,public notice for this hearing was published in the Shelton Journal on February 22 and 29. Staff have not received any public comments on the document either during the time we had the Planning Advisory Commission meetings nor when it was advertised for this Board hearing. The budget for the first year of the six-year plan has already been approved by Commissioners. There is an estimate of$62,314,000 worth in capital project cost for that six-year period. The summary in the staff report talks about the plan as currently outlined. There would be a deficit of$8,601,000 in required funding and it would grow to$19,528,000 if grants and loans indicated within the plan as"to be secured"remain unsecured. Some of the more expensive projects,like Parks projects,are planned for the last year of the plan so additional grant funding is usually determined closer to that time. Questions and concerns were centered around there being a deficit. This is updated annually and sometimes projects change—they fall off or new grant funding is found to make up for the deficit. Cmmr.Neatherlin appreciated staff mentioning concerns around the deficit. Marissa added that a prioritization matrix is being worked on with specific questions and more information from departments is needed on why they chose one project over another. Mark shared that one of the challenges of Capital Facilities Plans is with the many different types of funding that exists,it requires the County to have projects listed within the Capital Facilities portion of the Comprehensive Plan in order to qualify for those specific types of funding. The County tries to include a pretty broad spectrum. Marissa's work is appreciated and so is the PAC's attention to details. This will continually improve and be looked at on an annual basis. Departments have the opportunity to get more involved and provide additional detail. The prioritization matrix will allow the County to justify why things are prioritized in a certain way so if something happens the County has the ability to utilize those funding resources to accomplish those goals. Cmmr. Shutty/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve Ordinance adopting the Mason County Capital Improvement Program(CIP)for the six-year financing period of 2024-2029. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-absent. 5 March 12 , 2024 Commission Minutes Cmmr. Shutty shared his appreciation for Marissa and the PAC for all their hard work. It is a big document with a lot of projects and complexity. They do a great job getting as much pertinent information out as they can. This is blueprint for the next legislative session on how grant funding can be used to go after projects. It was a really successful legislative session this year thanks to the legislators. When the County can remove a zero under the grants portion of the Capital Facilities Plan to plug grant money in, it saves rate payers and taxpayers money. At the local level it allows the County to use Real Estate Excise Tax(REET)funding more flexibly so that more can get done and those dollars can be leveraged. It is particularly helpful when there are dips in revenue. Session ended last Thursday,but the County has a lobbyist and an engaged legislative delegation, so the time is now to start thinking about what do to next and how to build on successes. This couldn't have been done without the citizen planners on the PAC. Cmmr.Neatherlin reiterated his thanks and praise for a job well done. It is a chain reaction with hiring good leadership. 11. Board's Calendar and Reports—The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings. 12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Randy Neatherlin, Chair Kevin Shutty,Vice-Chair Sharon Trask, Commissioner 61 March 12 , 2024 Commission Minutes Board of Mason County Commissioners Proceedings Commission Chambers 411 N 51h St, Shelton, WA 98584 March 26, 2024 1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance—Roger Jones led the flag salute. 3. Roll Call—Present: Present: Commissioner District 1 —Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2—Kevin Shutty; Commissioner District 3 —Sharon Trask. 4. Correspondence and Organizational Business 4.1 Correspondence 4.1.1 Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent in the following:notice of liquor license application for Lotus Garden dba The Rice Bowl,cannabis license renewal applications,liquor license renewal applications, special occasion liquor license for Humane Society of Mason County,notice of cannabis license application for Platinum Gardens and CM LLC,cannabis processor license approval for Sensi Traders LLC,and cannabis processor license and cannabis producer tier 3 license for DJR1 Investment LLC, and discontinued liquor license for Hood Canal Outfitters. 4.1.2 Comcast,Pacific Northwest Region, sent in notice regarding changes to Xfinity TV services. 4.1.3 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sent in responses to FERC Annual DSI comments for the Cushman Project. 4.2 Ian Tracy read the National Public Health Week proclamation. 4.3 Diane Zoren read the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation. 4.4 Mark Neary read the National County Government Month proclamation. 4.5 Cmmr. Shutty read the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation. 5. Open Forum for Citizen Input No citizen input. 6. Adoption of Agenda Cmmr.Shutty/Trask moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye. 7. Approval of Minutes Cmmr.Trask/Shutty moved and seconded to adopt the February 5,February 12,February 26, March 4,and March 11,2024 Briefing Minutes and February 13 and February 27,2024 Regular Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye. 8. Approval of Action Agenda 8.1 Approval of Warrants and Treasurer Electronic Remittances Claims Clearing Fund Warrant#8103333-8103776 $1,803,207.65 Direct Deposit Fund Warrant# 104547-104958 $ 882,025.29 Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#7007981-7008017 $1,183,176.67 8.2 Approval of the North Mason Regional Fire Authority Mental Wellness Program contract to provide a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP)for the amount of $75,000 from Treatment Sales Tax(TST) Special Project funding. 8.3 Approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday,April 23,2024 at 9:15 a.m. to consider changes to Mason County Code Chapter 13—Utilities and minor updates to Chapters 2,3, and 17. 8.4 Approval to purchase a replacement grooming mower for the Parks and Trails Department for the amount of$22,918.83. 8.5 Approval of the Resolution selecting the Shelton-Mason County Journal as the official County newspaper for publishing certain legal publications. (Exhibit A,Resolution No.2024-021) 8.6 Approval for the Chair to sign the Annual Certification for Calendar Year 2023; Certification of Expenditures for Traffic Law Enforcement for 2023;and Certification for Expenditures for Fish Passage Barrier Removal for 2023 through the County Road Administration Board's (CRAB)reporting system (CARS). 8.7 Approval for the County Administrator to sign the extension of the current Professional Services Agreement with Cabot Dow Associates through December 31, 2025 to include an additional$30,000. 8.8 Approval of the letter of support for Public Utility District(PUD) 3's Community Project Funding(CPF)request for 2025—Goldsborough Switching Station. 8.9 Approval of the letter of support for The Youth Connection's application for FY-25 Congressionally Directed Spending(CDS)for transitional housing for homeless young people. Cmmr.Trask/Shutty moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.9. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; T-aye. 9. Other Business(Department Heads and Elected Officials) Mark Neary,County Administrator,gave a reminder of the upcoming Mason County Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials meeting on March 26,2024 at 5:30 p.m. Steve Duenkel,Auditor,discussed the temporary voting center in Belfair. 10. 9:15 a.m. Public Hearings and Items Set for a Certain Time Please see above options to provide public testimony. These options are available only while COVID-19 OPMA meeting restrictions are in place. No Public Hearings set for this time. 11. Board's Calendar and Reports—The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings. 12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m. 2 1 March 26 , 2024 Commission Minutes BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Randy Neatherlin, Chair Kevin Shutty,Vice-Chair Sharon Trask, Commissioner 3 1 March 26 , 2024 Commission Minutes C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y 1 t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Danielle Thompson Ext.419 Department: Support Services Briefing: ❑ Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Agenda Date: May 7,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Approval of Warrants& Treasurer Electronic Remittances Claims Clearing Fund Warrant#8104318-814583 $ 1,386,982.44 Direct Deposit Fund Warrant# 105783-106189 $ 907,105.96 Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#7008081-7008108 $ 616,979.39 Treasurer Electronic Remittance April $ 428,707.71 Macecom 04.03.24 $ 140,892.13 Mental Health 04.10.24 $ 10,783.02 Dispute Resolution Surcharge 04.10.24 $ 1,030.00 Mental Health Transfer Out 04.17.24 $ 65,125.64 Therapeutic Courts 04.17.24 $ 65,125.64 ARPA 04.03.24 $ 14,210.50 MCSO 04.03.24 $ 14,210.50 ARPA 04.19.24 $ 0.17 MCSO 04.19.24 $ 0.17 ARPA 04.17.24 $ 30,077.37 DCD 04.17.24 $ 30,077.37 Mental Health Transfer Out 04.17.24 $ 14,518.98 Prosecutor 04.17.24 $ 14,518.98 Mental Health Transfer Out 04.17.24 $ 14,068.62 Juvenile Probation 04.17.24 $ 14,068.62 C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! Background/Executive Summary: The Board approved Resolution no. 80-00 Payment of Claims Against County: Procedure Authorizing Warrant Issue and Release Prior to Board Claim Approval. Mason County Code 3.32.060(a)requires that the Board enter into the minutes of the County Commissioners the approval of claims listing warrant numbers. Claims Clearing YTD total $ 38,751,515.82 Direct Deposit YTD total $ 8,360,075.93 Salary Clearing YTD total $ 8,082,269.36 Requested Action: Approval of the aforementioned Claims Clearing Fund,Direct Deposit Fund, Salary Clearing Fund, and Treasurer Electronic Remittance warrants. Attachments Originals on file with the Auditor/Financial Services; copies on file with the Clerk of the Board C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Jennifer Beierle Ext. 532 Department: Support Services Briefing: 0 Action Agenda: 0 Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 22,2024 Agenda Date: May 7,2024 Internal Review: 0 Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Risk (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Add the Romance Hill Design to Current American Rescue Plan Act Project for Belfair Sewer Log Yard Road Design Background/Executive Summary: On October 25,2022,The Board of County Commissioners obligated the second round of American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)funds. The project`Belfair Sewer Log Yard Rd.Design"was approved at that time. Public Works requested,on April 22,to update and extend the scope of work to include the Romance Hill design. These combined projects will be complete by the end of 2024. Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment): None Public Outreach (news release,community meeting, etc.): N/A Requested Action: Approval to add the Romance Hill design to the current American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)project,Belfair Sewer Log Yard Road design. Attachments None C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Kell Rowen Ext.286 Department Community Development: Briefing: ❑X Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 22&29,2024 Agenda Date: May 7,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Rezone of Parcel 42024-34-90049 Background/Executive Summary: The applicant/property owner has requested to rezone portions of the subject parcel to match a subsequent boundary line adjustment(BLA)and future proposed use.BLA is expected to be approved prior to the public hearing,therefore,the draft Ordinance will be amended to include the new parcel numbers. The PAC,at their April 2024 meeting,recommended(unanimously)that the BOCC approve the request to rezone. Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment): N/A Public Outreach (news release,community meeting, etc.): All property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel were notified by mail, on March 29,2024 informing them of the proposal to rezone the properties. In addition,Public Notice of the PAC public hearing was published in the Mason Shelton Journal on April 4 and April 11,2024. The first Public Notice was posted onsite on March 29,2024. This meeting of the BOCC to brief was advertised on the home page of the Mason County website and subsequent requests for action will also be advertised on the home page under the corresponding agenda as well as the Mason Shelton Journal on May 9 and 16,2024. Requested Action: Place on the May 7,2024 agenda to set a public hearing for June 4,2024 to consider the rezone of the west (1.36 acres)and east(0.96 acres)portions of parcel 42024-34-90049 to match future use(residential on the west and commercial on the east). The middle portion of the parcel's zoning will remain unchanged. Attachments Map with current and proposed zoning,proposed boundary line adjustment map with requested zoning NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Mason County Building I,Commission Chambers,411 North Fifth Street,Shelton, WA 98584 on June 4,2024 at 9:15 a.m. SAID HEARING will be to take public comment on ASCW Investments, LLC proposal to rezone two portions of one parcel in the Shelton Urban Growth Area (UGA) undergoing a Boundary Line Adjustment: Westerly 1.36 acres of parcel number 42024-34-90049 from Commercial Industrial (CI) to Low Intensity Mixed-Use (MU)AND Easterly 0.96 acres of parcel number 42024-34-90049 from Low Intensity Mixed-Use (MU)to Commercial Industrial (CI). SEPA DNS ISSUED 3.29.24 Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zooms. The URL is available on the County website hops://www.masoncogntywa.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the "raise hand"feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to msmith&masoncogpWya.gov or mail to the Commissioners' Office, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584; or call(360)427-9670 ext. 230. If special accommodations are needed, please contact the Commissioners' office, (360) 427- 9670 ext. 419. DATED this 7th day of May, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board Bill: Department of Community Development 615 W. Alder St. Shelton,WA 98584 Cc: Commissioners Shelton Journal: Publ. 2t: May 16&23,2024 I 39'2ti 59'E - DATE AP DIREC UNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DEC NDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT RECORDED .;ND "OR'S FILE NO. 1`40TE SOUNDAPY Li MENT APPROVAL DOES NOT CONVEY TIRE. 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L / / I/THE / / / / / A7 THE REQUEST OF SIQNEY G. BECHTCLT JR. I r } NE 1/4 SW 1/4-, SE 1/4 SW 1/4; SW` 1/4 S4'1 1/4 NE 114 SV!114 SECTION TOWNSHIP RANGE IA NOLcGfBER, 2023. CCL'A'TY AUDITOR �'1`E LI P'\tN It1=y o &;s}6`� RANGE SECII01 WEST 24, T�59NLLnk1ETTE MERISHIP 20 DIAN; SE 1/4 SJ 1/4 L n� AUDITOR'S FILE NO. BY SONEY G. BECHTOLT JR.; P.ROFESSIO,NAL LAND SURI YOR NO. 28237 MASON COUNW, WASHINGTON Sit'i/4 Si9 1/4 24 20 NORTH 4 WEST, 'W 1 L2 SO4'41'00'E 40.87' L11 SO4'05'27°E . 33.20' 0 N85'48'531 50,00' L12 S89'26'59"E 38.57' .-- L4 S(4'71'07'L 50.02' 1.13 N29'21'59°E 53.17' DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SE I I DECLAR&TION OF 001.11 bi L5 S26'CiT35"C. 1QDD' L14 N22'98'17°E 90.00' N� SW SE L6 S43'0519"E 10.00' L15 S86'33'26"E 8B.94' w� � RECORDED UNDER AUDITOR'`_ U7 S43'02'37'E 10.00' L16 N81'40'41`E 31.5D' I NOTE BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTIAENT L8 N22'10'31'E 32,06' L17 N81'40'41°E 52.89' 1"_-100' L9 N8929'05"E 10:47' L18 S89'26'59'E 63.53' - - S89'26'58'E 407.87' S89'26'59'E 335.3T RS4-)N_ 86.91 50,35 ---. =— �)` 0' 50' f00' 1.00' 270.61' 273.57' G7.80' `� FOUND O CENTER OF SECTION 24 BONNEVILLE_PO ER i LEGEND I = EASEMENT 3/4" IRON PIPE !' O = SET 5/8' REBAR & YELLOW BEC14TOLT CAP LS NO. 28237 6.63!\C. C1 to cJ O = FOUND PREVIOUSLY SET 5/8" REBAR & YELLOW BECHTOLT JR. {J v 1 N i j? 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T 225.67' 127.50' 512.81 S B9'2T02"E _ w .64' 124. 4' 138.10'. ��' Pi �A 0 0'. a °tea CALCULATE wi wi w 01 SHORT PLAT NO. 3065;AFN 1956465 `S �ry6`Y / MI 1/16 P,vV• -') (NAP) 1X n 1.02 AC. I� 0.34 AC. ( - ` W.BERRY r1 ''I z oll 0 30.0' PRIVATE i- - =�I z EASEMENT` FOR INGRESS, L15 3 EGRESS & UTILITIES PER RS5) o? G o D. o 190 SS¢ \ ? F 1421g C2 G /R• I �� \ Gg� o/ FOUNRS4D y� Ai• CI L16 117 1�_ \ / 24 N"vRep F _ 1/ S. 1/4 CORNER OF Y A _ � / 1 SECTION 24 25 c�jFy7'o0/y ^�`c`, ,��" _- I 15 I 1/2" IPON PIPE —F'P _ ��� y6 F�k�� L3 1 DLV; 12/96 3.30 AC. / i cep_ _ _=cs AGATE m S89'25'19'E �L �� C7 %�\` �i 2680 E. AG Ct 116.36' -�_— 0-W _ . SHELTON, V W.SHELTON MATLOCK RD. sid6bgatefa (PUBLIC) - ISEE DETNL A p'm'c'cvN'LL8Cy POS`i-BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMFI-iT comrIOUI3A.TION l�I�t�l a�Ti{;'S CERTIFICATE SURVEYOR'S I CERTIFICATE T r�j r� BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT CHECKED BY. m.-__ �..s --- C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: David Windom Ext.260 Department: Public Health Briefing: ❑X Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 29,2024 Agenda Date: May 7,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Shelton Family Center FY24 Emergency Housing Fund(EHF)Amendment#1 Background/Executive Summary: The Emergency Housing Fund(EHF)grant contract cycle runs from July 1,2023,to June 30,2024. The funding does not roll over after June 30,2024. The funds were to continue at the same level or increase services from sunsetting fund. This amendment is to move funding in total of$65,000 from different budget categories,to add street outreach operation to increase individuals in Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter and add additional scope of work. Budget Impact(amount,funding source,budget amendment): Budget of SFC EHF will stay the same. Public Outreach (news release,community meeting, etc.): None Requested Action: Approval of the Shelton Family Center FY24 Emergency Housing Fund(EHF)Amendment no. 1 to move $65,000 in funding to add street outreach operation to increase individuals in Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter and add additional scope of work. Attachments Contract Contract Between Mason County and Shelton Family Center Professional Services Contract #SFC FY24. Emergency Housing Fund (MC Contract #23-062) Amendment# 1 The purpose of this amendment is to move funds $65,000 total from different budget categories, add in street outreach operations to increase individuals in Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter, and additional scope of work. IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THEREFORE: That the Original Contract is hereby amended as follows: 1. FUND SOURCE: Department of Commerce Emergency Housing Fund 2. AMENDMENT TERM: April 16, 2024 through June 30, 2024 3. TOTAL Budget Amendment: Category Current Amount Amended Amount Total New Budget Permanent Housing- $95,000 -$40,000 $55,000 Rent Permanent Housing- $45,000 $0 $45,000 Operations Offsite ES-Admin $13,410 $0 $13,410 Offsite ES-Facility $65,000 -$5,000 $60,000 Supports Offsite ES-Operations $70,000 -$20,000 $50,000 Street Outreach $0 $65,000 $65,000 Operations Total $288,410 $0 $288,410 4. EXHIBIT A—SCOPE OF SERVICE: • Addition of 4 full-time employees committed to outreach teams from April 16, 2024, until June 30, 2024 on a temporary basis. • Outreach teams will target high traffic areas frequented by young adults such as but not limited to parks, schools, libraries, and parking lots. • All street outreaches will help to increase access to Rapid Rehousing and Emergency Shelter services; documented by provider report by July 15, 2024, • SFC will work to build outreach partnerships with other socials services organizations in order to create a system for targeting outreach in encampments and other places where homeless individuals congregate. • Funded activities for street outreach: o Activities for street outreach must be linked to CE by performing mobile CE process services (e.g. assessment) or providing referrals to CE. Additional costs needed to update, enhance, and operate the applicable centralized or coordinated assessment system under 24 CFR 576.400 (d). o Engagement efforts: Activities to locate, identify, and build relationships with unsheltered homeless people for the purpose of providing immediate support, intervention, and connections with homeless assistance programs and/or mainstream social services and housing programs. o Emergency Health Services: Direct outpatient treatment of medical conditions by licensed medial professionals in community-based settings (e.g. streets, parks, and campgrounds) to those eligible participants for whom other appropriate health services are inaccessible 1 or unavailable within the area. o Emergency Mental Health Services: Direct outpatient treatment of mental health conditions by licensed professional in community-based settings (e.g street, parks, and campgrounds) to those eligible participants for whom other appropriate health services are inaccessible or unavailable within the area. o Transportation: The transportation costs of travel by outreach workers, social workers, medical professionals, or other services providers are eligible, provided that this travel takes place during provision of services eligible under this section. The costs of transporting unsheltered people to emergency shelters or other service facilities are also eligible. These costs include: The cost of a program participant's travel on public transportation, mileage allowance for service worker to visit program participants, and the travel costs of recipients or subrecipients staff to accompany or assist program participants to use public transportation. Vehicle purchase for transporting participants or staff serving participants to services and the cost of gas, insurance, taxes, and maintenance, for the vehicle. o Services to Special Populations: Otherwise, eligible Essential Services, as listed above, that have been tailored to address the special needs of homeless youth, victims of domestic violence and related crimes/threats, and/or people living with HIV/AIDS who are literally homeless. o Cell phones may be loaned to program participants and wireless services cost may be paid as needed to enable program participants to participate in activities necessary to obtain and maintain housing. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS of the original Contract remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has affixed his/her signature in execution thereof on the day of 2024. �NTRAC OR MASON COUNTY 4s� . I )CL Susan Kirchoff Randy Neatherlin, Chair Executive Director Mason County Board of County Commissioners 2 C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Loretta Swanson Ext. 769 Department: Public Works Briefing: ❑X Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 29,2024 Agenda Date: May 7,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance X❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Risk (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Request for and additional Solid Waste Operator FTE Position Background/Executive Summary: Public Works requests approval to add and hire one additional FTE- Solid Waste Operator to assist with the growing operational demands,bolster staffing and increase safety for employees and customers. There currently are four(4)full-time. Tonnage has increased by 37%in the last 4 years.Last year we increased our hours of operation to better serve our customers and handle the increased volume. Tonnage has increased 6.7%in the first quarter of 2024. The increased solid waste volume and expanded hours of operation make it more challenging to provide adequate vacation/sick leave coverage,increases overtime hours,and causes the occasional use of the Solid Waste Manager as an operator. Budget Impact: The proposed position would be funded out of the Solid Waste Fund. Salaries and benefits are approximately$84,000. In the last two years U&W has paid$22,300(2022); $28,700(2023)and estimate$26,500(2024)in overtime for this position. Adding this position should significantly reduce overtime expenses. We anticipate an additional$55,000 in net revenue based on first quarter and projected volume.Hiring will not occur until/unless a budget amendment is also approved. Public Outreach: Posting per Teamster General Services Collective Bargaining Agreement and then NEOGOV. Requested Action: Approval for Public Works to add and hire an additional Public Works 1.0 Full-Time Employee (FTE) Solid Waste Operator position. Attachments Job Description $BSON COVNZA County of Mason (WA) SOLID WASTE OPERATOR CLASS CODE 3038 SALARY $24.49-$28.37 Hourly $195.90-$226.99 Daily $979.50-$1,134.97 Weekly $2,122.26-$2,459.10 Semi-Monthly $4,244.52-$4,918.20 Monthly $50,934.24-$59,018.40 Annually ESTABLISHED DATE June 26, 2017 REVISION DATE December31,2022 Description This classification is primarily responsible for insuring the proper loading of solid waste at the transfer stations to be transported off site; monitor hazardous waste containment areas and perform routine and emergency maintenance on machinery and equipment at sites. Operates various heavy equipment to load and compact trailers for shipment. Perform job duties in a safe and productive manner. Essential Functions • Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. • Operate equipment to move and load solid waste at transfer stations sites. • Maintain machinery and equipment required to perform duties. • Perform ground maintenance and general upkeep of all stations. • Haul county boxes from all stations. • Monitor hazardous waste and oil receptacle areas. • Test monitoring wells in accordance with standards set if needed. • Perform scale booth duties, and fill in when needed. • Operate hand and power tools for maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment. • Drive truck and other vehicles including lawn mowers, JOB COMPLEXITY: This classification requires the incumbentto be able to work independently and often alone; understand and communicate the laws, rules, and regulations regarding disposition of solid, recyclable and hazardous waste; operate equipment in safe manner; accurately collect, receipt and record fees. The nature of the work is recurring with occasional variations from the norm;the incumbent is expected to use good judgment within established guidelines. Incumbent should be able to complete a variety of tasks using proper procedures with limited supervision. Backup systems for error avoidance and detection include feedback from waste haulers on appropriate load levels and assistance from more senior operators for unusual, new situations or questions. INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Incumbents in this classification communicate on a daily basis with the public, commercial and private haulers of solid waste to provide and obtain direction and information. Knowledge of: • laws and regulations regarding solid, recyclable and hazardous waste disposal and operations of disposal and transfer sites; • acceptable methods for handling solid, recyclable and hazardous wastes; • safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and machinery; • equipment and machinery maintenance and repair procedures and routines; • methods for handling and receipting money. Ability to: • perform the physical and mental duties accurately and timely; • safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment and machinery; • handle the disposition of solid, recyclable and hazardous wastes; • perform routine and emergency maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; • make accurate mathematical calculations and maintain accurate records; • communicate effectively with the public, outside haulers and other employees; • work within established guidelines with limited supervision; • comprehend the laws and regulations relating to solid and hazardous waste; • establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the department and with contract haulers. Minimum Qualifications Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered. • High school diploma or GED • A sufficient education to read and comprehend the laws and regulations required of the position • Sufficient math skills to accurately calculate solid waste fees • Previous work experience would include safe operation of heavy equipment and dealing with the public. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid WA State Class A CDL and a clean driving record HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 24 hours Class (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment) This position is required to follow chapter 13 of the Mason County Personnel Policy. If offered the position you must provide a Abstract Driving Record from the WA State DOL. Working Conditions Work is performed at a solid waste transfer stations requiring the employee to work in all weather conditions and with potentially dangerous or hazardous materials. Incumbent must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, climb and reach; handle waste products in a safe and healthy manner; attendance is required during assigned work hours. Employees in this classification are required to operate heavy machinery and equipment; adding and calculating machines, and small hand and power tools. Incumbents in this classification are required to be able to lift more than 50 pounds on a regular basis. Incumbent will regularly work 5 days within a Monday—Saturday work week. Class Specs Est. XXX/Rev 1-6.26.2017(format)/Rev 2-2.2020(format)/REV 3- 10.2020/ REV 412.2022 CBA Updates Department: Utilities and Waste Division of Public Works Reports to: Solid Waste Manager Supervises/Directs: None it C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Todd Cannon Ext. 501 Department: Information Technology Briefing: ❑X Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 29,2024 Agenda Date: May 7,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑X Information Technology ❑ Risk (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• NinjaOne Background/Executive Summary: Over the past three months,IT has been working to improve the efficiency in managing a growing number of devices. After evaluating several computer management software options,NinjaOne was selected. NinjaOne will streamline IT operations by providing a central hub for all device management tasks which will improve technician efficiency and user satisfaction. Additionally,NinjaOne's automated patching capabilities will address a critical security requirement and free up valuable IT resources. Benefits include: • Unified IT management:NinjaOne is an all-in-one platform that allows IT professionals to automate, manage,and remediate all their device management tasks from a single platform. This can improve technician efficiency and user satisfaction. • Remote monitoring and management(RMM):NinjaOne is consistently ranked#1 for RMM by G2 and Gartner Digital Markets. It provides endpoint visibility,control, and automation for managing devices. • Endpoint management:NinjaOne helps identify, evaluate,and deploy patches automatically to improve security and compliance. • Patch management: Patching is a crucial aspect of IT security, and NinjaOne automates the process of deploying patches to devices. • Software deployment:NinjaOne helps deploy and manage applications at scale,which can save IT professionals time and effort. 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Milwaukee Avenue,Vernon Hills,IL 60061 1 800.808.4239 Page 2 of 2 �r��K rgUhr F Mason County Agenda Request Form V Jxc1 To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Nichole Wilston Ext.643 Department: Risk Management Briefing: ❑x Action Agenda: 0 Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): 5/6124 Agenda Date: 5/7/24 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑X Legal 0 Risk ❑ Information Technology ❑ Other This is the responsibility responsibifity of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item: The following Mason County Officers, Employee's and Volunteer(s) request for Defense & Indemnification coverage assigned by the County as named defendants in the case of Rusty Lee Rouse v Mason County, et al., Case NO. 3:24-cv-05068-TL-GJL United States District Court Case served upon them on April 22, 2024, via USPS: Kevin Hanson, Randy Newell. Background/Executive Summary: Per Ordinance No. 06-18, Mason County Policy and Procedure for Defense and Indemnity of Employees any officer, employee or volunteer who is subject to a claim for damages may request that Mason County authorize and provide the defense of the claim. The Board of County Commissioners shall authorize the payment for the defense and any nonpunitive monetary judgment awarded in the case as outlined in the Ordinance arising from acts or omissions while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties. Per Ordinance No. 06-18 Mason County reserves the right to pay punitive monetary judgments entered against any of the named defendant's, until, and if, a judgment is awarded. Requested Action: Approval of the following Mason County Officers, Employee's and Volunteer(s) request for Defense & Indemnification coverage assigned by the County as named defendants in the case of Rusty Lee Rouse v Mason County, et al., Case NO. 3:24-cv-05068-TL- GJL United States District Court Case served upon them on April 22, 2024, via USPS: Kevin Hanson, Randy Newell. Attachments: Rusty Lee Rouse v Mason County, et al., Case NO. 3:24-cv-05068-TL-GJL United States District Court Case on file with Clerk of the Board REQUEST FOR DEFENSE OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MASON COUNTY NAME OF CASE: Rouse CASE NUMBER: 3:24-cv-050684-9Ji COURT: United States District EMPLOYEE/OFFICER REQUESTING DEFENSE: Chief Kevin Hanson COMPLAINT—ATTACH COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED. DATE COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED: 04/22/2024 FROM WHOM RECEIVED: Chief Bever REQUEST FOR DEFENSE: PURSUANT TO MASON COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBER 06-18, I AM REQUESTING THAT MASON COUNTY PROVIDE FOR MY DEFENSE AND ANY NONPUNITIVE AT COUNTY EXPENSE. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF ANY TIME I FAIL TO COOPERATE WITH THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR OTHER ATTORNEY RETAINED BY THE COUNTY OR, IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT I WAS NOT ACTING EITHER IN GOOD FAITH OR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF MY OFFICIAL COUNTY DUTIES,THE COUNTY MAY WITHDRAW ITS DEFENSE IN WRITING. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT I MAY NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTS REGARDING THIS CASE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR OTHER AGENCY REPRESENTING ME ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY: (1) NEGOTIATE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE; (2) MAKE AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY (3) DISCUSS THE CASE WITH PERSONS WHO ARE NOT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL, DEPARTMENT HEAD, PROSECUTOR, ANOTHER COUNTY EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN THE CASE, OR OTHER ASSIGNED ATTORNEY. /P��Q�Zd6I1� DATE OFFICER/EMPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER REQUESTING DEFENSE Mason County Board of County Commissioners authorize payment for the defense and any non-punitive monetary judgment for Chief Kevin Hanson based on the Ordinance 06-18. Mason County reserves the right to pay punitive monetary judgement entered against Chief Kevin Hanson until a judgement has been awarded. ❑ APPROVED DATE: ❑ DENIED DATE: i COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR DocuSign Envelope ID:83EA7D07-D917-478A-B5FA-DCA49A6D4428 REQUEST FOR DEFENSE OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MASON COUNTY NAME OF CASE: Rouse v Mason County,at al. CASE NUMBER: 3:24-cv-05068-TL-GJt- COURT: US District Court Western EMPLOYEE/OFFICER REQUESTING DEFENSE: Randy Newell COMPLAINT—ATTACH COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED. DATE COMPLAINT WAS RECEIVED: 04/22/2024 FROM WHOM RECEIVED: Mason County Risk Management REQUEST FOR DEFENSE: PURSUANT TO MASON COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBER 06-18, I AM REQUESTING THAT MASON COUNTY PROVIDE FOR MY DEFENSE AND ANY NONPUNITIVE AT COUNTY EXPENSE. I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF ANY TIME I FAIL TO COOPERATE WITH THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR OTHER ATTORNEY RETAINED BY THE COUNTY OR, IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT I WAS NOT ACTING EITHER IN GOOD FAITH OR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF MY OFFICIAL COUNTY DUTIES,THE COUNTY MAY WITHDRAW ITS DEFENSE IN WRITING. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT I MAY NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTS REGARDING THIS CASE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OR OTHER AGENCY REPRESENTING ME ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY: (1) NEGOTIATE OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE; (2) MAKE AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY (3) DISCUSS THE CASE WITH PERSONS WHO ARE NOT AN ELECTED OFFICIAL, DEPARTMENT HEAD, PROSECUTOR, ANOTHER COUNTY EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN THE CASE, OR OTHER ASSIGNED ATTORNEY. DoouSigned by: 4/30/2024 Cf. A,& DATE 10F4 Rffl9MPLOYEE/VOLUNTEER REQUESTING DEFENSE Mason County Board of County Commissioners authorize payment for the defense and any non-punitive monetary judgment for Randy Newell based on the Ordinance 06-18. Mason County reserves the right to pay punitive monetary judgement entered against Randy Newell until a judgement has been awarded. ❑ APPROVED DATE: ❑ DENIED DATE: COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Becky Rogers Ext. 268 Department: Human Resources Briefing: ❑X Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 15,2024 Agenda Date: April 23,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance 0 Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Risk (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Appointments to the Civil Service Commission Background/Executive Summary: The Civil Service Commission consists of three members selected by the County Commissioners. Mel Ferrier was recommended by a current Civil Service Commission member,Mark Nault. Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment): None—This is a volunteer position. Public Outreach (news release,community meeting, etc.): News Release,dated January 16,2024,was circulated. One application has been received. Requested Action: Approval to appoint Mel Ferrier to the Civil Service Commission to fill a position with an unexpired term ending December 31,2028. Attachments News Release—Civil Service Commission PS�N COO NEWS RELEASE January 16,2024 - MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE aa� 411 N 5TH ST,BLDG 1, SHELTON, WA 98584 TO: KMAS,KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE OLYMPIAN, SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL,THE SUN RE: Mason County Civil Service Commission Vacancy The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applications to fill a position on the Mason County Civil Service Commission. This is for a six-year term that will end December 31,2028. To qualify,the individual must be a United States citizen, a resident of Mason County for at least the past two years, and an elector in Mason County. This person cannot be employed by Mason County and shall serve without compensation. At the time of appointment, not more than two commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party. The general purpose of the Civil Service Commission is to establish a merit system of employment for County Deputy Sheriffs and other employees of the Office of County Sheriff. The Mason County Civil Service Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Mason County Building 9 located at 423 North 51' Street in Shelton. Interested parties may obtain an application at the Mason County Commissioners' Office located at 411 North 5t'Street in Shelton,by calling(360)427-9670 ext.419,or by visiting the Mason County website at www.masoncountywa.gov. The position is open until filled with the first review set for January 30,2024. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS andy Neatherlin, Kevin S u Sharon Trask, Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner Printed From Mason County DMS Printed from Mason County DMS eplcewa s° gee"'r APR 01 2024 MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 411 NORTH FIFTH STREET SHELTON WA 98584 Fax 360-427-8437. Voice 360427-9670, Ext 419,275-4467 or 4825269 /A4 I AM SEEKING APPOINTMENT TO Civil Service Commission NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: f E: Are you a US citizen, Mason Caunty residem for prior CITY/ZIP: two years, and voter of the County2 Yes No ❑ EMAIL: POLITICAL PARTY: COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT: (IF RETIRED, PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE) (AC71WIES OR MEMBERSHIPS) COMPANY: :3 TI YRS POSITION: I n COMPANY: ( 450�? C�/ P�.r.� 3 YR.S POSITION: In your words, what do you perceive is the role or purpose of the Civil Service Commission? Link What int ests skills do you wish to offer the Civil Service Commission? � 4� e(/or ;S new led Please list any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations which may influence or affect your position on the Civil Service Commission (i.e. create a potential conflict of interest) 19 C) 1-e Your participation is dependent upon attending certain trainings made available by the County during regular business hours (such as Open Government Trainings Act, Open Public Meetings Act and Publi c*e Records Act). The trainings would be at no cost to you. Would you be able to attend such trainings? 5 Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5 pm in the Mason County Building 9an Resources Conference Room at 423 N. Sth once Use only St, Shelton, WA. a you available to attend these meetings? -J Ps Appointment Date � 1�-7 Term Expire Date Signature .JUVIJ"" ' I IDate ASoN coU Apri123, 2024 Mel Ferrier _ SE 131 Shadowood Dr 1854 Shelton,WA 98584 Dear Mel, MASON COUNTY We are pleased to announce that we have appointed you to serve on the Mason BOARD County Civil Service Commission to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/2028. OF Becky Rogers is the staff contact and will provide you with meeting information. COMMISSIONERS If you need to contact her, please call (360) 427-9670 ext. 268 or send her an email at rsr(d)masoncountywa.gov. The link to the Civil Service website can be found at https://www.masoncogptywa.gov/civil-service/index.php. 1sT District District RANDY NEAT LIN The Civil Service Commission typically meets the 3'Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. in Building 1. 2nd District KEVIN SHUTTY The Mason County Boards and Commissions Handbook can be found at: https://masoncogpipya.gov/forms/advisoUAoards commissions_handbook.pdf 3'District SHARON TRASK As a Board member, we ask that you become familiar with the Open Public Meetings Act(OPMA)and the Public Records Act(PRA). Our Advisory Boards are subject to these regulations. The link to the online training can be found at htW://www.atg.wa.gov/open-government-training. Please view Lessons 2 and 3 Mason County Building 1 as soon as you are able. Once you have viewed these trainings, please contact Becky Rogers for documentation purposes. 411 North Fifth Street We appreciate your willingness to serve on the important board and are certain Shelton,WA 98584-3400 you will provide valuable input. (360)427-9670 ext.419 Thank you for your service to our community, Fax(360)427-8437 Randy Neatherlin Kevin Shutty Sharon Trask Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner CWO Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Jennifer Beierle Ext. 532 Department: Support Services Briefing: Action Agenda: ❑X Public Hearing: Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 1,2024 Agenda Date: April 9,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item• Approval to set a public hearing on May 7,2024,to review final project performance and close out the state CARES Act Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) CV—Coronavirus Funds Grant which ends June 30,2024. Backsround/Executive Summary: CDBG-CV 1 grants funded local public services and microenterprise assistance programs; and public health, emergency response, or temporary housing facilities that addressed COVID-19 impacts, and grant administration. CDBG funded activities benefited low- and moderate-income persons or met the CDBG urgent need national objective criteria. The County made these CV 1 funds available to the Community Action Council of Lewis,Mason, and Thurston counties (CAC)as grant subrecipient. Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment): None Public Outreach(news release,community meeting, etc.): CDBG grant closeout requires Public Hearing notice in the official county newspaper at least 14 days prior to the hearing. Requested Action: Approval to submit Public Hearing notice to the Shelton-Mason County Journal for publication on Thursday,April 18,2024, and Thursday,April 25,2024, and to set a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Attachments: Proposed Notice of Public Hearing Contract Close Out Report NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Mason County Building I,Commission Chambers,411 North Fifth Street,Shelton, WA 98584 on May 7,2024 at 9:15 am. SAID HEARING will be to review and receive comments on the final project performance using $1,079,870 Community Development Block Grant — Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds for public health, emergency response, or temporary housing facilities that addressed COVID-19 impacts. Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County website hqs://www.masoncggRt)L)va.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the "raise hand" feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to msmith&masoncountywa.gov or mail to the Commissioners' Office, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584; or call(360)427-9670 ext. 230. If special accommodations are needed,please contact the Commissioners' office, (360) 427- 9670 ext. 419. DATED this 9 day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Bill: Non-Departmental 411N5thSt Cc: Commissioners Shelton Journal: Publ. 2t: April 18, 2024 &April 25, 2024 Areh Washington State 9409 Coi=erce Community Development Block Grant — Coronavirus CONTRACT CLOSE OUT REPORT 1. Contract Number: 20-6221C-118 2. Grantee Jurisdiction: Mason County 3. Chief Administrative Official and Title: Mark Neary, County Administrator 4. CDBG Contract End Date or Project Completion Date: 06/30/2024 5. Final Public Hearing Date: May 7, 2024 6. Brief project summary and results achieved:The COVID-19 funding provided through this grant has assisted numerous Lewis and Mason County residents during the pandemic with past due rent, utilities, and mortgage payments. This ensured that they kept safe and stable housing during this time of need. 7. Physical address and/or service area of the project/activity(s): Mason and Lewis Counties The chief administrative official of the grantee jurisdiction certifies that: 1. The financial information and data provided in this report is accurate as of the signature date indicated below. 2. The project was completed in accordance with the grant contract and scope of work. 3. A final public hearing was conducted to assess project performance. 4. Records supporting the information provided in this report will be maintained for a minimum of six(6) years from final close out and made available upon request. 5. The CDBG Program can use or reproduce all media material provided by the grantee. In the event audits disclose disallowable costs,the Washington State Department of Commerce shall retain the right to recover an appropriate amount of costs after fully considering the recommendations on disallowed costs resulting from the final audit. Signature: Chief Administrative Official Date FINANCIAL SUMMARY Budget Summary HUD IDIS Activity Number, Budget Code and Description (see the project A-19 invoice voucher information) Expenditures IDIS Activity# Budget Code and Description Budget Amount Funds Expended Balance* 8250 21A General Administration $ 18,000.00 $1,596.96 $16,403.04 8251 05Q Subsistence Payments $ 1,061,910.00 $1,061,910.00 $0 $ $ $ Total CDBG $ 1,079,910.00 $ 1,063,506.96 *$16,403.04 Other Funding Total Project $1,079,910.00 $1,063,506.96 $16,403.04 *Any dollar amount reflected in the Total CDBG Balance column will be assumed as a de-obligation and returned to the CDBG Program. PROGRAM INCOME 1. Will this project generate program income? ❑ Yes ® No 2. If"Yes"to question 1, have you submitted a Program Income Reuse Plan to your CDBG-CV project manager? ❑ Yes ❑ No For detail on program income and content of a Program Income Reuse Plan, see Section 4 CDBG Management Handbook. BENEFICIARY SUMMARY At CDBG-CV application, the grantee identified how each project activity would benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons as well as the estimated ethnic and racial breakdown. Actual beneficiary data was required during the project. BENEFICIARIES AT CLOSE OUT FORM Note: • General Administration (your admin) and planning budget codes do not require reporting. • Totals for Lines 1, 2, and 3 should be the same. Budget code and activity numbers can be found on the A19 voucher form. Budget Code 05Q Subsistence Payments 2021 2022 2023 Activity Number 8251 L__ IL Project Beneficiary— Persons Served New Access (i.e. first in area) Access to services/facility is no longer substandard Improved access (i.e. improved proximity) 1. Total Persons 176 458 E 244 Racial/Ethnic Breakdown #by #of #by #of #by #of Race Hispanic Race Hispanic Race Hispanic White 153 40 400 75 226 41 Black/African American 4 21 7 Asian 3 1 American Indian/Alaskan Native 7 9 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 5 American Indian/Alaskan Native and White 7 Asian and White Black/African American and White American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African 7 2 American Other Multi-Racial 9 8 9 2. Total 176 40 458 76 244 41 Low- and Moderate-Income Breakdown Very Low Income (0-30% AMI) 35 207 174 Very Low to Low Income (31-50%AMI) 117 198 70 Low to Moderate Income (51-80%AMI) 24 53 Sub-Total Non-LMI ( 81% AMI and above) 3. Total 176 458 244 BENEFICIARIES AT CLOSE OUT FROM INSTRUCTIONS: This data is reported to HUD to document how CDBG funds are used in Washington State. HUD uses this data to report the use of CDBG funds nationally. Budget Code and Activity Number: These are the same budget code(s) and activity numbers used on the budget summary. If in doubt, the Contract Data Sheet sent with the executed CDBG contract lists the budget code(s) and Activity Number(s). Complete columns for each activity assigned to the project. NOTE: General Administration (Budget Code 21A) and Planning (Budget Code 20) do not require reporting. The totals for 1, 2, and 3 should be the same number. 1. Proiect Beneficiary -- Persons Served: Choose the appropriate accomplishment and enter the total number of beneficiaries for each activity. 2. Racial/Ethnic Breakdown: Insert the race and ethnicity for the beneficiary served at project completion. Use the first column, labeled # by Race, to list the number of individuals by racial group. HUD has designated Hispanic as an ethnic group. A person can be identified as both a member of a racial group and an ethnic group, but cannot be designated only as an ethnic group. If an individual is also of Hispanic ethnicity, count the individual also in the second column labeled # of Hispanic. 3. Low- and Moderate-Income Breakdown: Enter the number of persons by income category. If the 30% and 50% breakdown are unknown, at a minimum, enter the total number of low- and moderate-income beneficiaries as a "Sub-total LMI served". The total of LMI served and non-LMI served should be the same as sections 1, 2, and 3. The CDBG Income Limits showing 30%, 50%, and 80% levels of area median income (AMI) by county are available on our website at www.commerce.wa.gov/cdbg under Guidance Materials. *Projects meeting LM -the Presumed Benefit Activities: If the activity qualified as exclusively benefiting clientele in special groups presumed by HUD to be principally LMI persons, report the number of persons benefiting under the following income categories unless you have information that supports reporting them under a different income category. Group Income Level Abused children Very low income Battered spouses Low income Severely disabled adults Low income Homeless persons Very low income Illiterate adults Low income Persons with Aids Low income Migrant Farm workers Low income Elderly Moderate income (If to acquire, construct, convert, and/or rehabilitate senior center) C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /AtJ To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Mike Collins, PLS, PE, County Engineer Ext. 450 Department: Public Works Briefing: ❑x Action Agenda: ❑x Public Hearing: Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): April 1, 2024 Agenda Date: April 9, 2024 and May 7, 2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑X Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item: Set a Public Hearing to consider adopting new Mason County Road Standards Manual, changes to Mason County Code (MCC) Chapters 10, 12 and 14 and Public Works Fee Schedule Background/Executive Summary: Per RCW 36.86, Public Works has developed a Road Standards Manual, as required by RCW 36.86. These Standards are to govern the design and construction of County maintained roads and privately maintained roads whether they are on private or public easements in the unincorporated parts of Mason County. These Standards were developed to provide minimum design requirements for the safety, welfare, and convenience of the traveling public. These standards are guidelines over a multitude of roadway design and geometrics such as horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, intersections, road approaches, bridges, emergency vehicle access, Utilities, sight distance, roadway dimensions, surface requirements, clear zones, grades, mailboxes, landscaping, and signing. These standards are not intended to provide for all situations, but to be flexible in form and content. They are intended to assist but not substitute for competent work by design professionals. Variance from these standards may be requested; however, these requests are subject to the acceptance by the county engineer based on satisfactory evidence that the proposed variance will produce an equivalent outcome. The adoption of the manual will require Chapter 10, 12 and 14 of the MCC to be updated. These updates are attached to the resolution as attachments A through F. Updates include removal of Public Works fees, reference in the manual and include GIS services and franchise agreement fees, adding Public Works permit categories and additional clean up to Chapter 10 adopting Washington State Statues 46.44 by reference. Budget Impact: N/A C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /AtJ Public Outreach: The Road Standards went through a SEPA review, and a Determination of Non-significance was published on June 15, 2023. The public comment period ended on June 29, 2023, and no public comments were received. Public Notice will also be published in the Shelton-Mason County Journal for a public hearing to consider adopting the new road standards, revisions to Chapters 10, 12 and 14 of the Mason County Code and adoption of a resolution for Public Works Fee Schedule. Requested Action: Requesting the Board set a hearing for May 7, 2024 to consider public comment on the following: 1. Approving an Ordinance adopting the Mason County Road Standards Manual and updates to Chapters 10, 12 and 14 of the Mason County Code. 2. Approving a Resolution adopting the Public Works Fee Schedule. Attachments: 1. Notice of Hearing 2. Mason County Road Standard Manual 3. Ordinance and Code update Attachments 4. Resolution and Exhibit A"Public Works Fee Schedule" NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Mason County Building I,Commission Chambers,411 North Fifth Street,Shelton, WA 98584 on May 7,2024 at 9:15am. SAID HEARING will be to take public comment on the following: 1. adoption of the Mason County Road Standards and, 2. revisions to the County Code, Chapters 10, 12 and 14 to reflect the road standards, remove Public Works fees from the code and other minor amendments. Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County website https://www.masoncoimWya.aov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the "raise hand" feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to msmithkmasoncountywa.gov or mail to the Commissioners' Office, 411 N 5t' St, Shelton, WA 98584; or call(360)427-9670 ext. 230. If special accommodations are needed,please contact the Commissioners' office, (360)427-9670 ext. 419. DATED this 9th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board Bill: Public Works Department 100 W Public Works Drive Shelton,WA 98584 Cc: Commissioners Community Dev. Shelton Journal: Publ. 2t: 4/18/24&4/25/24 Mason County ROAD STANDARDS J r; Mason County Public Works Adopted : abcd, xyzz i - Contents 1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................1 1.1 Authority and Intent.................................................:.................................................................1 1.2 Application........................................................................................ .......... ..........2 1.3 Associated Regulations and Specifications ........... ........................2 1.4 Design Approval and Technical Deviation Procedure................................................................3 1.5 Permits......................................................................................................................................4 1.6 Fees..........................................................................................................................................5 1.7 Responsibility to Provide Roadway Improvements....................................................................5 1.8 Definitions .................................................................................................................................5 1.9 Survey Monuments....................................................................................................................9 2 Design Criteria...................................................................................................................10 2.1 Functional Classifications........................................................................................................10 2.1.1 Federal Functional Classifications.......................................................................................12 2.1.2 Local Road Functional Classifications .................................................................................13 2.2 Design Vehicle........................................................................................................................14 2.3 Design Speed..........................................................................................................................15 2.4 Design Volumes......................................................................................................................15 2.5 Design Year.............................................................................................................................15 2.6 Stormwater Management........................................................................................................15 2.7 Requirements for On-Street Parking........................................................................................16 3 Design Elements................................................................................................................17 3.1 Vertical Alignment ...................................................................................................................17 3.2 Sight Distance.........................................................................................................................18 3.2.1 Stopping Sight Distance ......................................................................................................18 3.2.2 Decision Sight Distance.......................................................................................................19 3.3 Grade......................................................................................................................................19 3.4 Horizontal Alignment...............................................................................................................20 3.5 Right of Way............................................................................................................................21 3.6 Pavement................................................................................................................................21 3.6.1 Road Widening/Adding Traveled Way to Existing Roads.....................................................22 3.7 Roadway Feature Design Values ............................................................................................23 3.7.1 Cul-de-sacs................................................................................................•........................26 3.7.2 Two-Way Single-Lane Roads..............................................................................................27 3.7.3 Shoulders............................................................................................................................27 3.7.4 Curbs...................................................................................................................................27 3.7.5 Non-Motorized Facilities............ .........................................................................................28 3.8 Clear Zone and Roadside Features.........................................................................................29 3.8.1 Side Slopes.........................................................................................................................30 3.8.2 Mailboxes............................................................................................................................31 3.8.3 Traffic Barriers.....................................................................................................................32 3.8.4 Retaining Walls....................................................................................................................32 3.8.5 Street Trees.........................................................................................................................32 4 Access and Intersections .................................................................................................34 4.1 Access Control........................................................................................................................34 4.1.1 Intersection Functional Area................................................................................................36 4.2 Roadway Intersections............................................................................................................36 4.2.1 Angles.................................................................................................................................36 4.2.2 „L„ Intersections...................................................................................................................37 4.2.3 Corner Radii........................................................................................................................37 4.2.4 Intersection Control .............................................................................................................38 4.2.5 Geometrics..........................................................................................................................39 4.2.6 Medians...............................................................................................................................40 4.3 Road Approaches....................................................................................................................40 4.3.1 Residential Road Approach.................................................................................................41 4.3.2 Major Road Approach..........................................................................................................41 4.3.3 Construction Criteria............................................................................................................42 4.3.4 Temporary Road Approach..................................................................................................42 4.3.5 Failure to Construct Properly...............................................................................................42 5 Traffic Control ...................................................................................................................43 5.1 Signs.......................................................................................................................................43 5.1.1 Regulatory, Warning, and Guide Signs........................._.....................................................43 5.1.2 Private Road Name Signs ...................................................................................................43 5.2 Delineation..............................................................................................................................43 6 Plan Preparation and Submittal .......................................................................................45 6.1 General Criteria.......................................................................................................................45 6.2 General Plan Formatting .........................................................................................................45 6.2.1 Cover Sheet.......................................................................................................................A5 6.2.2 Horizontal Plan....................................................................................................................45 6.2.3 Profile Plan..........................................................................................................................46 6.2.4 Intersection Plan Details......................................................................................................47 6.2.5 Channelization and Signage Plan........................................................................................47 6.3 Time Limitation of Approval.....................................................................................................48 6.4 Submittal Procedure................................................................................................................48 6.5 Changes to Approved Plans....................................................................................................48 7 Utility Installation and Work in County Right of Way.....................................................50 7.1 Permits....................................................................................................................................50 7.1.1 Emergency Repairs.............................................................................................................50 7.2 Sureties, Liability Insurance, and Indemnification....................................................................50 7.2.1 Surety Bond.........................................................................................................................50 7.2.2 Waiver of Bonding Requirements........................................................................................51 7.2.3 Commercial Liability Insurance............................................................................................51 7.2.4 Indemnification ....................................................................................................................52 7.3 General Installation Guidelines................................................................................................52 7.4 Adjustment and Relocation of Existing Utilities........................................................................53 7.5 Underground Utility Installation................................................................................................53 7.5.1 Cover and Separation..........................................................................................................55 7.5.2 Casings...............................................................................................................................55 7.5.3 Existing Roadways..............................................................................................................56 7.5.4 Testing ................................................................................................................................58 7.5.5 Individual Service Lines.......................................................................................................58 7.6 Above Ground Utilities.............................................................................................................59 7.6.1 Power and Communication Lines........................................................................................59 7.7 Installations on Roadway Bridges and Structures....................................................................60 7.8 Miscellaneous Provisions ........................................................................................................60 7.8.1 Preservation, Restoration, and Cleanup..............................................................................60 7.8.2 Traffic Control and Public Safety .........................................................................................61 7.9 Final Utility Adjustment to Finish Grade.................................. .................................. ....61 7.10 Final Cleanup and Restoration................................................................................................61 8 Construction Control and Inspection..............................................................................62 8.1 Basis for Control of the Work...................................................................................................62 8.2 Temporary Traffic Control........................................................................................................62 8.2.1 Interim Traffic Control..........................................................................................................62 8.2.2 Temporary Road Closures and Detours...............................................................................63 8.2.3 Haul Routes.........................................................................................................................64 8.2.4 Work Zone Clear Zone ........................................................................................................64 8.3 Right of Way Construction Inspection......................................................................................65 8.4 Penalties for Failure to Notify for Inspection.............................................................................66 8.5 Embankment Construction Control in Developments...............................................................67 8.6 Asphalt Paving Control and Acceptance..................................................................................67 8.7 Survey Control.........................................................................................................................68 8.8 Call Before You Dig.................................................................................................................69 9 Permits and Standards for Use and Improvements to County Right of Way...............70 9.1 Authority and Purpose.............................................................................................................70 9.2 Permit Required ......................................................................................................................70 9.3 Permit Type and Requirements...............................................................................................70 Dist of Tables and Figures Table 3-1: Minimum Stopping Sight Distance..........................................................................................19 Table 3-2: Maximum Centerline Grade..................................................................... ..............................20 Table 3-3: Local Roadway Design Values...............................................................................................23 Table 3-4: Design Values for Arterial Roadway Features........................................................................24 Table 3-5: Clear Zone Requirements.......................................................................................30 Table 4-1: Design Intersection Sight Distance ........................................................................................38 Figure 3-1: Typical Urban Roadway Section- Cement Concrete Barrier Curb, Gutter,and Sidewalk......76 Figure 3-2: Typical Rural Roadway Section- Gravel Shoulders and Open Drainage ..............................77 Figure 3-3: Typical Rural Roadway Section-Thickened Edge Curb.......................................................78 Figure 4-1: Standard Detail - "L" Intersection Very Low Volume Local Roads.........................................79 Figure 4-2: Standard Detail- Rural Residential/Major Approach...........................................................80 Figure 4-3: Standard Detail- Urban Residential Approach......................................................................81 Figure 4-4: Standard Detail - Urban Major Approach ..............................................................................82 Figure 4-5: Standard Detail- Urban Major Approach - Planter Strip........................................................83 Figure 4-6: Standard Detail—Private Road and Driveway Section 3 SFU.........................................84 Figure 4-7: Standard Detail— Private Road and Driveway Section 4 SFU........................................85 Figure 4-8: Standard Detail - Example Departure Sight Distance Diagram..............................................86 Figure 5-1: Standard Detail-Type ST-2 Sign Support............................................................................87 Figure 5-2: Standard Detail-Typical Thermoplastic Crosswalk Pavement Markings..............................88 Figure 7-1: Standard Detail - Standard Trench and Pavement Restoration.............................................89 Figure 8-1: Standard Detail - Cased and Surface Road Monuments.......................................................go MASON COUNTY ROAD STANDARDS 1 Introduction 1 .1 Authority and Intent Chapter 36.75 RCW requires that County roads be established, laid out, constructed, altered, repaired, improved, and maintained by the County or by private individuals or entities authorized to perform such work under an agreement with the County legislative authority. Such work and improvements shall be done in accordance with adopted County standards under the supervision and direction of the County Engineer. Mason County is exempt from these Road Standards due to the wide variety of existing conditions and required maintenance activities. These Standards were developed to provide minimum design requirements for the safety, welfare, and convenience of the traveling public. They are intended to assist, but not substitute for competent work by design professionals. It is expected that land surveyors, engineers, and architects bring to each project their best skills from their respective disciplines. Application of minimum requirements does not take the place of sound engineering practice. Project Engineers designing road improvements under these Standards should consider all available information and use professional judgment based on training and experience to make final design Acceptance of plans b the County does not relieve the proponent or engineer from determinations p p y tY responsibility for ensuring that the design, specifications, and construction comply with current engineering standards and applicable federal and state laws and codes. These Standards are not intended to represent the legal standard by which the County's duty to the traveling public is measured. These Standards are not intended to limit any reasonable innovative or creative effort that improves quality or reduces costs or potential environmental impacts. Any proposed departure from these Standards shall be judged on the likelihood that it shall produce a compensatory or comparable result, in every way adequate for County Road users and residents and without significant reduction in level of service, safety, or operational efficiency. Mason County encourages the use of low impact development techniques that minimize impervious surfaces, loss of native vegetation and runoff generation associated with development. The County Engineer may support deviations from adopted standards when low impact development techniques are employed without risk to the traveling public, critical infrastructure, or maintenance operations. These Standards are intended to encourage standardization of road design elements and to help meet the public safety needs of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. They address safety, convenience, t Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx appearance, stormwater management, economical maintenance, and requirements for the installation of utilities within transportation rights of way. Shortened Designation: These Mason County Road Standards shall be cited routinely in the text as the "Standards" or"Road Standards." 1 .2 Application The Mason County Road Standards apply to all designed and newly constructed or reconstructed public roads, sidewalks, and trails within Mason County rights of way or within private property to be dedicated to Mason County for right of way. They do not apply to roads in existence prior to the adoption of these Standards. The Standards are not intended to apply to general maintenance activities performed on roads. Land development activity that shall impact the level of service, safety, or operational efficiency of existing roads or that is required by other County Codes or ordinance to improve such roads, may be required to provide improvements in accordance with these Standards. The need for frontage and/or off- site improvements to existing County roads shall be based on an assessment of the potential impacts of the proposal. These Standards apply to the design and construction of County roads both by Mason County and the private development community. These Standards are intended to govern the construction of privately maintained roads that are located outside County rights of way to the extent described herein. 1 .3 Associated Regulations and Specifications All road plans submitted to the County for review and approval shall be consistent with these Standards and current or amended County standards and ordinances, and Mason County Code. Stormwater management requirements associated with road improvements shall comply with the requirements of the Mason County Code, as it now exists or is hereafter amended. This document does not establish or supersede any of the requirements established in the Mason County Code- Stormwater Drainage, or other pertinent regulatory requirements. The Project Engineer must observe all other applicable regulations and design standards. The most current edition as amended of the following publications and manuals shall be applicable when specifically cited in the Standards or when required by state or federal funding authorities. 1. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), as amended and approved by WSDOT (commonly referred to as the "Green Book' in these Standards) 2. Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and American Public Works Association(APWA) 2 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 3. Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, WSDOT andAPWA 4. WSDOT Design Manual 5. Local Agency Guidelines,WSDOT 6. Guidelines for Geometric Design of Very Low-Volume Local Roads (ADT less than or equal to 400),AASHTO 7. Roadside Design Guide,AASHTO 8. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Federal Highway Administration(FHWA), as amended and approved by WSDOT. 9. Construction Manual,WSDOT 10. Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities,AASHTO 11. Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities,AASHTO 12. Traffic Manual,WSDOT 13. Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board 14. Trip Generation Manual, Institute of Transportation Engineers 15. Bridge Design Manual,WSDOT 1 .4 Design Approval and Technical Deviation Procedure It is the intent of these design standards to allow the design professional maximum latitude in the geometric design of roadways within the County while keeping within the realm of acceptable design practice. To provide this latitude, it is recognized that there is a certain amount of discretion inherent in implementing these Standards. The County Engineer shall make the final determination of the adequacy of the design parameters and standards employed on a particular project. If representatives for a private development project disagree with a determination by the County Engineer, or wish to request a deviation from these Standards, they may do so by submitting to the County Engineer a Request for Technical Deviation. The Request for Technical Deviation shall at a minimum: 1. Be in writing and state the nature of the request. 2. State why the deviation is necessary and identify any adverse impacts. 3. Include supporting drawings and calculations demonstrating how the request meets the intent of the Road Standards 3 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 4. Reference resource materials pertinent to the request and other supporting documents 5. Include an engineering analysis of the alternatives. 6. Be signed and sealed by a Washington State licensed professional engineer. The County Engineer may allow fewer requirements for non-engineering minor deviation requests. The County Engineer shall evaluate the request for deviation on these criteria: 1. The technical deviation shall not otherwise result in non-compliance with the Road Standards Ordinance or any other applicable code. 2. The granting of the technical deviation shall not result in non-compliance with development conditions imposed upon a project by the Department of Community Development, the Hearing Examiner and/or Board of Commissioners. 3. The granting of the technical deviation shall produce a compensating or comparable result that is in the public interest;and, 4. The granting of the technical deviation shall meet the objectives of safety, function,appearance, environmental protection, and maintainability based on sound engineering judgment. Within twenty (20) calendar days of the receipt of the Request for Technical Deviation, the County Engineer shall, in writing, accept, deny, or accept with conditions the request. If the request is denied, the County Engineer shall state the reasons for the denial. An aggrieved party may appeal any administrative interpretation or departmental ruling related to the Standards by following the process set forth in Mason County Code, as it now exists or is hereafter amended. 1 .5 Permits No person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation, or other public or private legal entity shall conduct any construction activity within County right of way unless the work is in accordance with a valid 'Permit to Perform Work in County Right of Way". To obtain a permit, the applicant shall apply to the Department of Public Works. The application submittal shall include a copy of the construction plans, meeting all applicable requirements. A copy of each "Permit to Perform Work in County Right of Way" shall be available for inspection at the construction site for the duration of the work. Other Permits. Approval and issuance of the permits prescribed in Chapter 9- Category 2 Right of Way Use Permit, does not constitute approval of other applicable permits or requirements that may be required by other County ordinances, state, or federal laws. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain all other permits and approvals required by other county, state, or federal laws. Examples of some additional permits that may be required include, but are not limited to: 1. Hydraulic project approval (HPA) by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife 4 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 2. Construction and industrial discharge permits administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)program. 3. Access connection permits issued by WSDOT. 4. State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)approval 5. Critical Areas, Grading, Building, Forest Practice, Site Development Activity Permit(SDAP) 1 .6 Fees Fees required under this Ordinance and/or the Standards are as specified in the Mason County Development Permit Fee Schedule which is adopted by resolution. 1 .7 Responsibility to Provide Roadway Improvements A. Any land development which will impact the service level, safety, or operational efficiency of roads serving such land development or which is required by other county code or ordinance to improve such roads, shall improve those roads in accordance with these Standards. Off-site roadway improvements shall be based on an assessment of the impacts of the proposed land development. B. Any land development abutting existing or proposed roads shall improve the frontage of those roads in accordance with these Standards. C. For all existing structures with remodels greater than 50 percent of the assessed value of the structure in any three-year period,then the road improvement standards apply to the entire site. Remodeling includes improvements to the interior, exterior or any combination of interior or exterior improvements to the site's structure(s) or other area(s)on-site. D. If the development is within an area where the County has adopted by resolution a subarea plan, Complete Street Plan, and or other transportation planning study identifying higher standards, the County Engineer may require those standards. 1 .8 Definitions Where terms, phrases and words are not defined, they shall have their ordinary accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, unabridged, 1993 edition, shall be considered as providing ordinarily accepted meanings. "Applicant' shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation, or other public or private legal entity that proposes to engage in any construction activities within County rights of way. 5 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx "Approach" shall mean a connection providing private vehicular access to or from the County Road system "Arterial Road System" shall mean roads within Mason County that have been classified using the federally designated functional class system. This system is used by the federal government to distribute transportation funds to local agencies. Arterial roads are typically intended to provide mobility while controlling direct access. Examples of arterials are (Principal Arterial), (Minor Arterial), and (Collector). "Auxiliary Lane" shall mean the portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way for parking, speed change, truck climbing, turning or other purposes supplementary to through-traffic movement, but shall not mean shoulder. "Average Daily Traffic (ADT)" shall mean the volume of traffic passing a point or segment of a road, in both directions, during a short period of time, divided by the number of days in the period. When only periodic counts are taken, the ADT volume can be converted to Annual Average Daily Traffic(AADT) by applying monthly, day of week, axle factor, and growth factor. "Bioretention" shall mean engineered facilities that treat stormwater by passing it through a specified soil profile, and either retain or detain the treated stormwater for flow attenuation. "Bulb" shall mean a round area for vehicle turnaround typically located at the end of a cul-de-sac. "Clear Zone"shall mean the unobstructed, traversable area provided beyond the edge of the through way, for the recovery of errant vehicles. The clear zone includes the shoulders, bike lanes, and auxiliary lanes, except those auxiliary lanes that function like through lanes. "County"shall mean Mason County. "County Engineer" shall mean the Mason County Road Engineer, having the authority specified in the Mason County Code and under RCW 36.75.050 and 36.80, or his/her assigned designee. "Cul-de-sac" shall mean a short loop road, or road having only one end open to traffic and the other temporarily or permanently terminated by a vehicle turnaround. "Department" means the Department of Public Works. "Design Hourly Volume (DHV)" shall mean generally the 30th highest hourly volume of the future year chosen for design. On the average rural road or arterial, DHV is about 15 percent of ADT. For urban areas, DHV is usually between 8 to 12 percent of the ADT. "Design Speed" shall mean a selected speed used to determine the various geometric design features of the roadway. 6 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx "Developer" shall mean any person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation or other public or private legal entity participating as owner, promoter, or sales agent in the planning, platting, development, promotion, sale, or lease of lands that are subject to the provisions of these Standards. "Fire Code" shall mean the Fire Code adopted by Mason County Board of Commissioners under Mason County Code as it now exists or is hereafter amended. "Green Street" shall mean a street that integrates LID drainage facilities to manage stormwater runoff within the public right-of-way. "Improvements" means the design and construction of, but not limited to, roads, drainage facilities (i.e., storm drains, detention/retention ponds, bioswales, ditches, etc.), sidewalks, pedestrian trails, street lighting systems, utilities, and bridges. "Intersection" shall mean the junction of two or more public roads. "L Intersection" shall mean a two-legged, right-angled intersection. "L Intersections" only apply to Very Low Volume local roads. "Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development(LAMIRD)"shall mean areas outside the urban growth area designated as existing rural residential communities or villages, areas of mixed-use activity, isolated areas of small-scale commercial/industrial activity, and historic towns pursuant to RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d). Mason County LAMIRDs are identified in Mason County Code. "Local Roads" shall mean roads that are typically intended to provide connections to the arterial road system and provide direct access to properties. While arterial roads emphasize mobility, local roads typically provide relatively short trip distances and discourage higher speeds. The local road system is composed of Local Sub-collectors, Local Roads, Cul-de-sacs, and Very Low Volume roads. "Low impact development(LID)" shall mean a stormwater and land use management strategy that strives to mimic pre-disturbance hydrologic processes of infiltration, filtration, storage, evaporation, and transpiration by emphasizing conservation, use of on-site natural features, site planning, and distributed storm water management practices that are integrated into a project design. LID is also known as green stormwater infrastructure or green stormwater solutions. LID is the preferred term used by the County. "Net developable area" shall mean the site area after subtracting all rights-of-way, critical areas (including bald eagle habitat regulations) and their buffers, stormwater controls, recreational facilities, public facilities, community drain fields or other area-wide sanitary sewer facilities, and open space per Mason County Code. "Pavement Width" shall mean the paved surface, including paved shoulder, or paved surface between curb, thickened edge, or gutter flow line. "Permeable Pavement" shall mean pervious concrete, porous asphalt, permeable pavers, or other forms of pervious or porous paving material intended to allow passage of water through the pavement section. It often includes an aggregate base that provides structural support and acts as a stormwater reservoir. 7 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx "Private Road" shall mean a privately owned and maintained vehicular access provided by a tract, easement, or other legal means, typically serving five (5) or more dwelling units or potential dwelling units. "Project Engineer"shall mean a qualified professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Washington. "Public Road" shall mean a County owned facility providing vehicular access, including the roadway and all other improvements located within the County right of way. "Right of Way" shall mean all property in which the County has any form of ownership, interest, or title, and which is held for the purpose of public roads and associated features such as, medians, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and public utilities. This definition applies regardless of whether any road exists thereon or whether it is used, improved, or maintained for public travel. "Road" shall mean a facility providing public vehicular access including the roadway and all other improvements inside the right of way. "Road Approach" shall mean a lane or set of lanes making up one leg of an intersection. "Road", "Street" and "Highway" shall be considered interchangeable terms for the purpose of these Standards. "Roadway" shall mean the pavement width plus any paved or non-paved shoulders for vehicular use. "Rural Areas" shall mean areas so designated in Mason County Comprehensive Plan, and as implemented through community plans and area zoning, characterized by long-term low-density development. "Shoulder" shall mean the paved or unpaved portion of the roadway outside the traveled way that is available for emergency parking or non-motorized use. "Traveled Way" shall mean the part of the road made for vehicle travel excluding shoulders and parking. "Unmaintained Road," as used in this chapter, shall mean a road within county right of way which is accessible to public travel but is not maintained by the County. "Unopened Right of Way" shall mean a County right of way existing by dedication, easement, or deed, but for which no vehicular roadway is evident nor has been constructed by the county or other parties through an approved county permitting process. "Urban Areas" shall mean areas so designated in Mason County Comprehensive Plan, and as implemented through community plans and area zoning, characterized by commercial/industrial and denser residential development. "Utility" shall mean an entity providing public service such as gas, electric power, telecommunications, stormwater management, water, sewer, or cable television, whether such company is privately owned or owned by a governmental entity. 8 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/)om "Very Low-Volume Local Road"shall mean a public or private roadway with an average daily traffic count of less than or equal to 400-vehicles. 1 .9 Survey Monuments Survey monuments within Mason County are essential to the precise location of all land divisions (parcels) and County right of way boundaries. The framework for actual physical reference points, referred to as monuments, has been previously established and must be preserved to secure ownership boundaries. Existing monuments consist of a system of known points that serve as the basis of reference for subsequent new and existing land subdivisions. Mason County intends to help the citizens protect both government and roadway monuments. Working within the county right of way requires all individuals or corporations performing permitted construction or maintenance work comply with RCW 58.09.130 and WAC 332-120 to ensure monument preservation. The law safeguards monuments which are critical to the protection of private property rights and public infrastructure. Preservation of these monuments must be perpetuated by a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Washington. s ' c - 9 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 2 Design Criteria Project Engineers designing road improvements shall consider the road's functional class, design vehicles, design speed, design volumes, stormwater management and on-street parking requirements to make final design determinations. Roadway alignments should be laid out to minimize impervious surface areas, preserve native vegetation and trees, and incorporate LID stormwater management practices where feasible. 2.1 Functional Classifications The first step in the design process is to identify the functional classification of the roadway. A description of the existing and projected adjacent land uses shall accompany the proposal for functional classification of new facilities. This description should answer questions such as: Is the primary function mobility or access? Is the roadway in an urban or rural environment? Are schools nearby? What is the expected pedestrian and bicycle activity? Will the roadway serve an industrial or commercial site? Roads are most effectively classified by their function, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. The primary functions of roads are to provide for mobility and access, and the degree to which these functions are provided is considered an integral part of classifying roads. The functional classification system creates a hierarchy of classified roads. For example, a freeway provides a high degree of mobility but very limited access, available only at interchanges, which could be spaced several miles apart. Higher vehicle speeds and volumes are typical on these types of facilities and are, in fact, desirable. Mobility Arterials On the other hand, a local road in a residential ` neighborhood provides a high degree of access by way of numerous approaches to adjacent lots, and Collectors lower vehicle speeds and volumes are desired. Between these two extremes are the remainder of the roads, commonly called the arterial system, that Land Access Locals provide both mobility and access. This diagram illustrates the priority function of three basic types of roadways. Roads are grouped into several different classifications for administrative, planning, and design purposes. For example, the classification system can be used for planning of new routes, improvements 10 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx to existing roads, planning for area development, and providing minimum design standards or criteria to encourage the use of the road as intended. The existing county arterial road system has been classified using the federally designated functional class system. This system is used by the federal government to distribute transportation funds to local and state municipalities. The main considerations when classifying roads into functional groups are the: 1. travel desires of the public, 2. land access and service needs based on existing and expected land use,and 3. overall continuity of the system. A classification system that organizes the various types of roads together into a logical pattern based on their functional class and assigns realistic improvement standards appropriate to each roadway class will promote the highest overall level of service and system efficiency. Urban and rural areas have different characteristics as to density and types of land use. Consequently, the nature of road and highway networks are fundamentally different in these areas. These Standards provide for a separate classification of urban and rural functional road systems. For purpose of these Standards, rural areas are the areas designated rural in the County's Comprehensive Plan. Likewise, urban areas are those designated urban in the same plan. In some cases, an urban road section may be warranted in areas outside the urban area. Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development(LAMIRDs) are unique areas lying outside of the Urban Growth Area. They are existing rural residential communities or villages, areas of mixed-use activity, isolated areas of small-scale commercial/industrial activity and historic towns. Many of these zones have land use patterns that are urban in character. At the direction of the County Engineer, roadway projects within LAMIRDs may be required to provide an urban road section or other amenities that may be required by an adopted community plan. The Mason County Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Section includes transportation plans for modes other than passenger vehicles. These modal plans are intended to overlay onto the functional classification system. For example, the Non-Motorized Facilities Plan overlays the functional classification system to identify roadways that should include bicycle facilities as a design element. The functional classification system directly addresses all roads in unincorporated Mason County that are under the jurisdiction of Mason County. Determination of functional classification for new roads shall be made by the County Engineer. State highways under the jurisdiction of WSDOT are all legally designated arterials (RCW 46.61.195). The functional classifications are defined below. Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 2.1 .1 Federal Functional Classifications The County arterial road system is divided into three federal functional classifications: Principal Arterial; Minor Arterial; and Major and Minor Collector. 2.1.1.1 Principal Arterials Principal arterials provide a network of roads which can be identified as unusually significant to the area in which it lies in terms of the nature and composition of travel it serves. In urban areas, these facilities may be very limited in number and extent, and their importance may be primarily derived from the service provided to travel passing through the area. In urbanized areas, their importance also derives from service to rural-oriented traffic, but equally or even more important, from service for major travel movements within these urbanized areas. Urban principal arterials serve the major centers of activity of metropolitan areas, the highest traffic volume corridors, and the longest trips. They carry a high proportion of the total urban area travel on a minimum of roadway mileage. Principal arterials carry the major portion of trips entering and leaving urban areas, as well as the majority of through movements bypassing the central city. They also serve significant intra-area travel, such as between central business districts and outlying residential areas, between major inner- city communities, or between major suburban centers. Frequently, principal arterials carry important intra-urban and inter-city bus routes. This network provides continuity both internally and for all rural arterials that intercept the urban boundary. Rural principal arterials consist of a connected rural network of continuous routes. They provide the highest degree of mobility, serve major centers of activity, and are the highest traffic volume corridors between suburban centers and larger communities. They frequently carry important intra-urban and inter-city bus routes. 2.1.1.2 Minor Arterials Minor arterials connect to and augment the principal arterial system, as well as connect to rural collector roads. Urban minor arterials provide service for trips of moderate length at a somewhat lower level of mobility than principal arterials. They also distribute travel to smaller geographic areas. Urban minor arterials contain facilities that place more emphasis on land access. Such facilities may carry local bus routes and provide intra-community continuity but ideally do not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods. Rural minor arterials provide service to corridors with trip length and travel density greater than those predominately served by rural collectors. They link cities and larger towns and form an integrated network providing intra-community continuity. A rural minor arterial is typically a continuous road with a direct, rather than meandering, alignment. Rural minor arterials are those routes whose design should be expected to allow for relatively high overall travel speeds with minimum interference to through movement. They 12 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx may carry local bus routes, but ideally do not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods. 2.1.1.3 Major and Minor Collectors Collectors distribute trips from principal and minor arterials to the ultimate destination and collect traffic from local roads and channel it into the principal and minor arterial system. Urban collectors differ from principal and minor arterials in that they may penetrate residential neighborhoods and provide direct land access. In the central business district and in other areas of like development and traffic density, urban collectors may include the road grid, which forms a logical entity for traffic circulation. Rural collectors serve intra-county travel corridors linking nearby cities or towns with routes of higher classification. They may penetrate residential neighborhoods, provide direct land access, and distribute trips from the principal and minor arterials through the area to the ultimate destination. 2.1 .2 Local Road Functional Classifications The local road system consists of local sub-collectors and local roads. The local road system emphasizes land access in lieu of mobility. Local roads provide direct access to abutting land and provide service for trips of relatively short distances. Local roads should be designed for a relatively uniform low volume of traffic upon full development. Local roads should be designed to discourage excessive speeds and should minimize the necessity for traffic control devices. Internal roads with direct lot access should be discontinuous to discourage through traffic. 2.1.2.1 Local Sub-Collector Local sub-collectors serve as primary access to a development from the adjacent road system, providing circulation within neighborhoods. They channel traffic to the collector system from the local road classification in residential neighborhoods. A local sub- collector usually serves one neighborhood or a combination of a few small developments, rather than interconnecting two or more larger neighborhoods. Abutting residences are oriented away from the local sub-collector and direct lot access is discouraged. Local sub-collectors serve residential single family, multiple dwelling developments, commercial business office, professional activities, and industrial development. 2.1.2.2 Local Roads Local roads provide direct access from abutting land to local sub-collectors. They are typically an internal subdivision road providing circulation within the subdivision. A local road is designed so that it can never become a higher classification roadway. 73 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 2.2 Design Vehicle Roadway design shall consider the weight, dimensions, and operating characteristics of vehicles expected to travel on the roadway. The road's geometry shall accommodate the physical dimensions and turning radius of selected "design vehicles" Critical features such as road radii at intersections and on curves are generally designed for the largest design vehicle likely to use the road with considerable frequency, or a design vehicle with special characteristics that shall be considered. Design vehicles are grouped into three general classes. 1. Passenger Vehicles: Full-size, compacts, and subcompacts plus all light vehicles and delivery trucks (vans and pickups) 2. Trucks: Single-unit trucks, truck tractor-semitrailer combinations, and trucks or trucktractors with semitrailers in combination with fulltrailers 3. Buses and Recreational Vehicles: Single-unit buses, articulated buses, school buses, motor homes, and passenger cars of motor homes pulling trailers orboats. Vehicles selected as the design vehicle for a roadway generally have the largest physical dimensions and widest turning radius of all vehicles in their types. AASHTO's "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets," referred to hereafter as the "Green Book,"defines standard characteristics for design vehicles within the general vehicle types. The following minimum design vehicles are for each roadway functional classification (see AASHTO "Green Book"for vehicle turning paths and dimensions): Principal Arterial WB-40 (Intermediate Semi-trailer) Minor Arterial WB-40 (Intermediate Semi-trailer) Collector SU-40 (Single Unit Truck) Local Sub-Collector SU-30 (Single Unit Truck) Local Road SU-30 (Single Unit Truck) The project engineer shall ensure that design vehicles can negotiate a roadway without encroaching on the opposing lane or leaving the traveled way. 14 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/)o= 2.3 Design Speed Geometric design features of a road facility should be consistent with the design speed appropriate for the facility. The design speed for each road classification shall be as follows: Principal Arterial, MinorArterial, Collector Posted or proposed speed limit Local Sub Collector Posted or proposed speed limit Local Road Posted or proposed speed limit, minimum 25 mph Very Low Volume Local Road Posted or proposed speed limit, minimum 20 mph 2.4 Design Volumes The design volume is the traffic volume used in the design of a facility, representing the traffic expected to use the facility. A. Local road sub-collector, and local road shall be designed using estimated Average Daily Traffic (ADT) projections. These projections shall be.for a given time-period (in whole days), greater than one day but less than one year, divided by the number of days in that timeperiod. B. For roadways with functional classifications of principal arterial, minor arterial, or collector, the Design Hourly Volume (DHV) concept is used. This is the 30th highest hourly volume of the future year chosen for design. C. For design purposes, rural road or arterial DHV shall be 15 percent of ADT. For urban areas, DHV is 10 percent of the ADT. The County shall provide these volumes to the Project Engineer upon request. 2.5 Design Year All roadways shall be designed to traffic volumes at the time of full build-out of the development. A reasonable yearly growth rate shall be applied to background traffic. The county engineer shall determine the growth rate used in the calculation. 2.6 Stormwater Management All roadways shall have adequate crown, cross-slope, or longitudinal grade for water to run off the roadway. 15 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx All stormwater management elements of the roadway within the project boundaries shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Mason County Code, Stormwater Drainage. Low impact development (LID)techniques are required to the extent feasible without causing flooding or erosion impacts. See the Mason County Stormwater Design Manual for the applicable stormwater management and LID requirements. 2.7 Requirements for On-Street Parking All on-street parking shall be in the public right of way. A. Angled parking will only be allowed on local roads with approval of the County Engineer. B. Preferred configuration for angled parking on bike routes is back-in parking. C. Parking maneuver shall be designed so vehicle does not cross the roadcenterline. D. Angled parking may require increased safety measures such as a wider traveled way that does not impair sight distance. E. Angled parking stalls shall be designed to not encroach on thesidewalk. F. Minimum parking dimensions for angled parking is 9 feet wide by 20 feetlong. In general, on-street parking reduces roadway capacity, reduces travel speeds, and can increase collision frequency. For these reasons, on-street parking on arterial roads is discouraged. In residential developments, a minimum of 0.5 spaces per unit shall be provided as on street parking or in designated areas/lots outside the County right of way. The designated parking or areas/lots must be located so that each residential lot served is within 300 feet walking distance of the parking. On-street parking shall be parallel parking with a minimum of 8 feet in width by 20 feet in length for end spaces, and 23 feet in length for intervening spaces. In no case shall parking reduce the road width to less than twenty feet of clear and unobstructed width, unless approved by the Mason County Fire Marshal. 16 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 3 Desion Elements 3.1 Vertical Alignment The minimum lengths for vertical curves required to provide the minimum stopping sight distance are contained in AASHTO's "Green Book." Sag vertical curve design shall be based on the visibility available on a non-illuminated roadway. The automobile headlight beam distance should be at a minimum equal to the stopping sight distance. If illumination is provided, the length of the sag vertical curve can be designed for driver comfort as outlined in AASHTO. Crest vertical curve design shall be based on stopping sight distance for wet pavement. It should be emphasized that these lengths are minimum values based on design speed; longer curves are desired wherever practical. The following criteria for establishing lengths of vertical curves should always be considered. 1. Topography and stormwater management 2. Passenger comfort 3. Travel speeds 4. Construction costs 5. General appearance 6. Illumination All grade changes greater than 1 percent shall be connected by a vertical curve. Grade breaks are not permitted at the beginning of vertical curvature, at the end of vertical tangency, nor in close proximity to another vertical curve or grade break. Minimum vertical curve lengths can be determined by multiplying the algebraic difference in tangent grades by the K values found in AASHTO. The design of crest and sag vertical curves is related to design speed and is important for rural roads with higher driving speeds. AASHTO's "Green Book" is the best source of information for the analysis of vertical and horizontal curvature. Innovative techniques are encouraged to preserve habitat, retain trees, and reduce the creation of impervious area. Generally, roads should run perpendicular to contour lines when the land slopes at less than 10 percent, and parallel to contour lines when slopes exceed 10 percent. 17 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 3.2 Sight Distance Sight distance is the length of roadway visible to the driver. Passing sight distance is pertinent only on two-lane, two-way roadways. For paved roads with striped centerlines, appropriate passing and no passing zones are required to indicate to drivers where safe passing maneuvers are permitted. The calculation of sight distance for stopping, decision, passing, and intersections is discussed in AASHTO's"Green Book" and the WSDOT Design Manual. Intersections should be planned and located to provide as much sight distance as possible. At a minimum, excluding private approaches,the intersection sight distance shall provide sufficient sight distance for the driver on the minor roadway to enter or cross the major roadway without requiring approaching traffic to reduce speed as discussed in Chapter 4. 3.2.1 Stopping Sight Distance Stopping Sight Distance is the sum of two distances: (1) brake reaction distance, which is the distance traversed by the vehicle from the instant the driver sights an object necessitating a stop to the instant the brakes are applied;and (2) braking distance, which is the distance needed to stop the vehicle from the instant brake application begins, as shown in Table 3-1. Stopping sight distance shall be available throughout all horizontal and vertical curves. This distance is dependent on the height of the driver's eye above the road surface, the specified object height above the road surface, and the height and lateral position of sight obstructions within the driver's line of sight. Values are based on an object height of 2.0 feet and a driver's eye height of 3.5 feet. The effects of grade shall be accounted for through the use of a correction factor for grades steeper than 3 percent. In situations where the stopping sight distance is not clearly adequate, the County Engineer shall require the Project Engineer to prepare a stopping sight distance diagram. The diagram shall include appropriate field measurements, and any proposed counter measures. The diagram and measurements shall be stamped and signed by the Project Engineer and submitted for review prior to the approval of the construction plans. 18 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx Table 3-1: Minimum Stopping Sight Distance Stopping Sight Distance(feet), Grades Design Stopping Speed Sight Distance Downgrade Upgrade (feet), Level (mph) Roads 20 115 116 120 126 109 107 104 25 155 158 165 173 147 143 140 30 200 205 2 55 227 200 184 179 35 250 257 271 287 237 229 222 40 305 315 333 354 289 278 269 45 360 378 400 427 344 331 320 50 425 446 474 507 405 388 375 Source:A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets(latest edition),AASHTO Note: Distances were calculated using friction factor for WET pavement 3.2.2 Decision Sight Distance In some cases, stopping sight distances may not be long enough. Greater distances may be needed at locations where drivers must make complex or instantaneous decisions or where information is difficult to perceive. Refer to AASHTO's "Green Book"for decision sight distances at locations where additional margin of error would be prudent. 3.3 Grade Acceptable grade to assure proper emergency access, sight distance, and stormwater management is an important consideration for the design of a roadway. Tolerable maximum grades shall vary with road use. A steeper grade may be more acceptable on an urban residential road than on a rural road serving heavy trucks. Intersections on steep grades should be avoided whenever possible, especially in areas with recurring snow and ice problems. )9 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx Ease of access for emergency vehicles is also to be considered when establishing grades. Centerline slopes greater than 12 percent require approval of the Fire Marshal. For rural projects, AASHTO's "Green Book' includes tables of maximum grades related to design speed and terrain. The maximum centerline grade on any new or reconstructed road shall not exceed the following: Table 3-2: Maximum Centerline Grade Arterials Local Roads Principal 8% Local Sub-collector 12% Minor 8% Local Road 12% Collector 10% Cul-de-sac Bulb 6% With curbed roadways (including asphalt tilt-up), longitudinal grades shall be provided to facilitate surface stormwater management. The minimum grade along a curb line shall be no less than 1 percent. Flat areas should be avoided to the maximum extent possible to preclude ponding. Particular attention should be given to the design of stormwater inlets and their spacing to keep the spread of water on the traveled way within the limits required by the Mason County Stormwater Design Manual. Roadside channels and median swales frequently need grades steeper than the roadway profile for adequate stormwater management. 3.4 Horizontal Alignment Horizontal alignment consists of tangents and horizontal curves. Horizontal and vertical alignments are the two primary design control elements for the design of a roadway. The road construction centerline shall match the right of way centerline unless otherwise approved by the County Engineer. Horizontal alignments should be laid out to minimize impervious surfaces, preserve native vegetation and trees, and incorporate LID facilities to the extent feasible. The alignment should be as direct as possible from the beginning to the end of the roadway and still blend with the topography, while preserving developed properties, community values, desired travel speeds, and environmental values. To maintain the desired speed, horizontal curves may be superelevated. Superelevation is the rotation or banking of the roadway cross-section to overcome forces that act on a vehicle traversing a curve. The design superelevation rate for all county roads shall be e, , = 8 percent. Super-elevations in urban areas should be kept to a maximum of 4 percent.A maximum of 8 percent superelevation may be used for design of improvements to existing arterials, or to meet unique terrain and right of way conditions. For low speed urban roads, the AASHTO table for minimum radii and superelevation for low-speed urban streets should be used. Superelevation run-off lengths on arterials or local access roads shall be calculated in accordance with the AASHTO Green Book. When using the short curve radii for 20mph 20 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx design speed, it may be necessary to provide a wider lane to accommodate the Single Unit Truck design vehicle. Depending on design speed, curves with larger radii should be constructed with a normal crown section of 2 percent. Curves with smaller radii should be super-elevated in accordance with the appropriate super-elevation rates found in AASHTO. On local roads with 400 or fewer AADT where design speeds are in the 20-25 mph range, the use of short radius curves as shown in AASHTO Geometric Design of Very Low Volume Local Roads is acceptable. Short-radius curves and "L Intersections" may be tolerated, and super-elevation may not be necessary. The designer shall ensure that the horizontal alignment accommodates the required design vehicles without encroaching on the opposing lane or leaving the roadway. Widening the travel lanes may be required to ensure that this requirement is met. Conventional turning templates or computer methods are routinely used for analysis of turning movements. Design speed, curvature, super-elevation, and sight distance are based on formulas, experience, and good design practice. 3.5 Right of Way The right of way width for any roadway shall be sufficient to accommodate all features of the road. Roadway features are defined as elements necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the roadway. These include, but are not limited to, driving lanes, auxiliary lanes, bicycle lanes, shoulders and sidewalks, signs, ditches, LID facilities, slopes, and any utilities that may be expected to be placed within the right of way. The minimum right of way width for a local road and local sub-collector that does not require any future widening shall be 40 feet, provided that a non-exclusive utility easement is provided abutting the right of way on one or both sides so that the total width of right of way and easement is no less than 60 feet. Where cut or fill slopes exceed the minimum prescribed right of way, slope maintenance easements may be provided in lieu of providing additional right of way. 3.6 Pavement Paving and sub-grade material for local roads shall be a minimum of 3-inch compacted depth of HMA, 3- inch compacted depth of crushed surfacing top course, and 6-inch compacted depth of crushed surfacing base course. If there is evidence of instability in the sub-grade, the soil shall be sampled and tested sufficiently to establish a pavement design that supports the proposed construction. Remedial measures may include a stronger paved section, strengthening the sub-grade by providing additional fractured aggregate, installing geotextile material, more extensive stormwater management, or a combination of such measures. Paving and sub-grade material for arterial roads shall be designed using currently accepted methodology. The design shall consider the load bearing capacity of the soils and the traffic-carrying 21 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx requirements of the roadway. Plans shall be accompanied by a pavement design based on soil strength parameters reflecting actual field tests and traffic loading analyses. The analysis shall consider the traffic volume and axle loading. The solution shall include the type and thickness of roadway materials and the recommended method of placement. The soils test report and the resulting pavement design shall be subject to review and approval by the County Engineer. All concrete curb and gutter shall be constructed prior to paving. Typical roadway pavement sections are provided in the following figures: Figure 3-1: Typical Urban Roadway Section—Cement Concrete Barrier Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Figure 3-2: Typical Rural Roadway Section—Gravel Shoulders and Open Drainage Figure 3-3: Typical Rural Roadway Section—Thickened Edge Curb Permeable pavements shall be permitted in County rights of way on a case-by-case basis where soils, site conditions and traffic are compatible. The County Engineer may require private roads and driveways serving 4 or more dwelling units or potential dwelling units to be chip sealed or paved as a condition of subdivision or platting approval. (Figures 4-6 and 4-7). 3.6.1 Road Widening/Adding Traveled Way to Existing Roads When an existing asphalt paved road is to be widened, a clean vertical edge on the existing pavement shall be provided for joining to the new asphalt. The clean vertical edge shall be positioned to provide three feet of compactable area within the travel way. The compactable area is measured from the edge of curb, if present, or edge of travel lane. After placement of the new pavement section, the joint shall be sealed with paving asphalt AR-4000W for tack coat. If the joint falls in the wheel track a complete lane overlay shall be required. The normal roadway crown slope for new construction is 2 percent. When widening of an existing road, a maximum of 4 percent crown slope is permitted. Grinding and/or overlaying as applicable shall be required if the cross slope exceeds 4 percent. When an existing shoulder is required to become part of a proposed traveled way, a pavement evaluation shall be performed. This evaluation shall analyze the structural capacity and determine any need for improvement. Designs based on the evaluation are subject to review and approval by the County Engineer. The responsibility for any shoulder material thickness improvement shall be considered part of the requirement for roadway widening. The shoulder width, as a minimum, shall be replaced to the same width and material as existed before widening began. Where widening of a roadway result in existing catch basins being located within the traveled way, a plan for adjustment and/or relocation shall be provided. 22 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 3.7 Roadway Feature Design Values Chapter 42.5 Washington State Department of Transportation, Local Agency Guidelines (M 36-63.26) presents minimum roadway feature design values for each functional classification, as shown in Tables 3-3 and 3-4. Table 3-3: Local Roadway Design Values Urban Local Roadway Features Local Local Sub- Local Road Sub- Local Road collector Urban�°> collector Rural Urban(°) Rural Lane Width (a)mxo 13 ft 10 ft l o ft l o ft Sidewalk, both sides or Shoulder Width 5 ft(e) 5 ft(e) 4 It(d) 3 ft(a) Ditch Slope(in slope) N/A N/A 2H:1V 2H:lV Notes: (a) For curbed sections,measure distance from face of curb to road centerline.For shouldered sections,measure - distance from inside edge of shoulder to road centerline. (b) Residential areas where on-street parking is required,provide 8 additional feet. (c) Curbed section is appropriate for urban setting. (d) When guardrail is necessary, provide 2 feet of widening or longer posts to ensure lateral support. (e) When sidewalk is required as a condition of developmentapproval. (fl Additional width may be necessary atcurves. 23 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx � ` ) S ( E )CN ; { > G � \ # \ ) § / ƒ \ \ , \ df } § ) 7 k ` \ e , Cl) ] « — o \ \ co § a / § . ) e \ / «! 2ƒ ] k \a )a } }\ k» # / f � ®& @ — - e Aa it + a U a a m k/ / £ J\ / / 7 \ { , \ \ U N } \ * ; ° { } \ 0 w \ } \5 a E ^ $ ] w { \ f }\ [ #_ 0 0 - % _ 0 c r § # q � # / 0 \ \ - ® 0 r § « ! c > § 0 ; ) { ) } : o \ ) ) k \ \ \ \ \ j \ \ _ k jZ5 f « ) \ ! 0 ! 2 ( * a , e 0 c w ) \ Q 2 ) ! 2 z E : _ _ - ; \ ; \ } 3 R \ 0 k ( ) { { f § - /{ \) / \ k \ ) \ / ) ! \ k } /k E a E i !av E % « / / § / 2 3.7.1 Cul-de-sacs Whenever a cul-de-sac dead end road extends more than 150 feet measured from the centerline of the intersecting road to the farthest extent of surfaced traveled way, a widened "bulb"shall be constructed as follows: A. Minimum public right of way diameter across the bulb section shall be 100 feet. The right of way diameter may be reduced, provided utilities and necessary stormwater management are accommodated on permanent easements within thedevelopment. B. Minimum diameter of surfacing across the bulb shall be 90 feet of paving for both curb type and shoulder-type road, to include 84 feet of paving and 3-foot shoulders with compacted crushed surfacing material. Public roads in areas zoned Commercial or Industrial shall have a minimum roadway diameter of 100 feet. When on-street parking is required, additional paving may be required, per County Engineer. C. An optional cul-de-sac island, if provided, shall have a minimum diameter of 20 feet and shall be designed to accommodate the design vehicle. The island shall be grassed or landscaped and shall be maintained by the adjoining property owners or community association. Where on-street parking is required, parking adjacent to or in a cul-de-sac island is not permitted. D. Where required on cul-de-sacs, sidewalks shall at a minimum be constructed on one side and on the bulb, terminating on a property line at or near half-way around the bulb. E. A cul-de-sac shall not be longer than 700 feet measured from the centerline of the intersecting road to the center of the bulb section. Proposed exceptions to this rule shall be considered by the County Fire Marshal based on pertinent traffic planning factors such as topography, sensitive areas, and existing development. The cul-de-sac length may extend to 1,000 feet if 50 or fewer potential lots are to be served and there is provision for emergency turnaround near mid-length. F. The County Engineer may require an off-road walkway or an emergency vehicle access to connect a cul-de-sac at its terminus with other roads, parks, schools, bus stops, or other pedestrian traffic generators. G. If a road temporarily terminates at a property boundary and is longer than 150 feet from the centerline of the intersecting road, a temporary bulb shall be constructed near the property boundary. The paved bulb shall be the appropriate diameter. Removal of the temporary cul- de-sac shall be the responsibility of the developer who extends theroad. 26 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 3.7.2 Two-Way Single-Lane Roads Provided that the established criterion for a technical deviation is accepted by the County Engineer,two-way single-lane roads may be used in physically constrained locations when the construction of a two-lane road is not practical. Two-way single-lane roads may be constructed in areas serving residential plats but shall not be considered for business or commercial use. A. Two-way single-lane road cross sections are allowed only on local access roads where traffic volumes are less than 100 vehicles per day and the length is less than one half mile. Two- way single-lane roads are designed to operate at low speeds, typically no more than 25mph. B. Two-way single-lane roads shall be provided with a 20-foot unobstructed width paved to a minimum of 12 feet. Where the minimum unobstructed width cannot be met, a variance from the Fire Marshal is required. C. Design values of stopping sight distance for two-way single-lane roads should be twice the stopping sight distance for a comparable two-lane road. Turnouts shall be provided at a minimum of 500-foot intervals, or less if a traffic study indicates that more turnouts are necessary after considering topography, horizontal and vertical alignment, and visibility. In some cases, particularly where increased sight distances are impractical, widening of the roadway at crests should be considered. D. When a two-way single-lane road approaches a normal county road, the driving surface shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width with a minimum return radius of 35 feet. The full width driving surface shall be maintained for a minimum of 50 feet before tapering back to a two- way single-lane road section at a taper of 1:25 for a symmetricaltaper. E. All county maintained two-way single-lane roads shall be paved to full depth per county paving standards for local access roads. 3.7.3 Shoulders All shoulders on arterials and collectors shall be paved full width. All local roads shall be compacted gravel or paved. Any roadway designated a bike route shall have a minimum of 5-foot paved shoulders. The paved portion of the shoulder shall be adjacent to the paved travel lane. 3.7.4 Curbs All urban curbs shall be concrete construction, 6-inch vertical face with a minimum 12-inch gutter (see WSDOT Standard Plans, Cement Concrete Traffic Curb and Gutter). 27 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx Rural asphalt thickened edge sections may be used to channel stormwater. Thickened edge sections will be in addition to the minimum shoulder width; 18-inch run with 4-inch rise (see Figure 3-3). 3.7.5 Non-Motorized Facilities Mason County encourages a variety of mobility options supporting alternatives to automobile travel. These facilities increase non-motorized transportation opportunities, improve the beauty and health of the environment, and provide for outdoor recreation. Enhanced bicycle and walking facilities offer travel options for those who are unable to drive or choose not to drive for all or some trips. 3.7.5.1 Sidewalks Sidewalks are constructed of concrete and are raised and located adjacent to curbs or separated from the curb by a linear planting strip. Planting strips shall be a minimum of 4 feet wide. On collector and arterial roads, the sidewalk width can vary depending on the location. Sidewalks may be required as part of road improvements where there are anticipated or existing origins and destinations within acceptable pedestrian travel distances that may generate walk trips. These include but are not limited to schools; parks; shopping areas; medical facilities; social services; housing; community and recreational centers; and transit and park-and-ride facilities. Where sidewalks are required, sidewalk and curb ramps shall meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Separate curb ramps shall be provided for each direction of permitted pedestrian travel. 3.7.5.2 Bikeways Bikeways are a generic term for any road, path, or way which is specifically designated for bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes. 3.7.5.3 Shared use Path Shared-use paths are physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier. They are located within the highway right of way or within an independent right of way. 28 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx Shared use paths may be utilized by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users,joggers, and other non-motorized users. The minimum width for a two-way combined bicycle and pedestrian facility is 10 feet paved. For areas of anticipated high-volume use, the minimum is a 12-foot width. Sixty bicycles per hour is considered high volume. Twenty pedestrians per hour in peak hour conditions is also high volume. 3.7.5.4 Bicycle Lane A bicycle lane is a portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing, and/or pavement markers for the preferential or exclusive use of bicycles. Bicycle lanes are for bicycles only and should not be used by pedestrians. For curbed roadways,the minimum lane width is 5 feet from face of curb. Bicycle lanes along roadways without curbs shall maintain a minimum width of 5 feet. 3.8 Clear Zone and Roadside Features The term 'blear zone" is used to designate the unobstructed, traversable area beyond the edge of the traveled way provided for the recovery of errant vehicles. The intent is to provide roadways with as much clear zone area as practical. The clear zone includes shoulders, bike lanes, and auxiliary lanes. Features that a vehicle might encounter when it leaves the roadway, and which should be evaluated for mitigation include side slopes,fixed objects, and water hazards. Mitigation measures include removal, redesign, or relocation of features, or other measures to reduce impact severity or otherwise shield or delineate these features. Clear zone evaluation shall conform with AASHTO guidelines and the clear zone values in Table 3-4 used to provide a minimum target value for roadway design. These values are applicable to new construction. 29 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx Table 3-5: Clear Zone Requirements ■ 6:1 or 5:1 to 4:1 to 6:1 or flatter 4:1 - 3:1 6:1 flatter Under 750 7-10 7-10 ** 7-10 7-10 7-10 5 40 750-1500 10-12 12-14 ** 12-14 12-14 12-14 (mph) 1500-6000 12-14 14-16 ** 14-16 14-16 14-16 Over 6000 14-16 16-18 ** 16-18 16-18 16-18 Under 750 10-12 12-14 ** 8-10 8-10 10-12 45-50 750-1500 14-16 16-20 ** 10-12 12-14 14-16 (mph) 1500-6000 16-18 20-26 ** 12-14 14-16 16-18 Over 6000 20-22 24-28 ** 14-16 18-20 20-22 *Where a site-specific investigation indicates a high probability of continuing crashes or such occurrences are indicated by crash history,the designer may provide clear zone distances greater than shown in Table 3-4. Clear zones may be limited to 30 feet for practicality and to provide a consistent roadway template if previous experience with similar projects or designs indicates satisfactory performance. **Since recovery is less likely on the unshielded, traversable 3H:1 V slopes, fixed objects should not be present in the vicinity of the toe of these slopes. Recovery of high-speed vehicles that encroach beyond the edge of shoulder may be expected to occur beyond the toe of slope. Determination of the width of the recovery area at the toe of slope should take into consideration right of way availability, environmental concerns, economic factors, safety needs, and crash histories.Also, the distance between the edge of the through traveled lane and the beginning of the 3H:1 V slope should influence the recovery area provided at the toe of slope. Source: Roadside Design Guide(latest version),AASHTO Establishing clear zones based on Table 3-4 in urban areas with restricted environments may not be practical. Urban environments are characterized as having sidewalks, landscaping, transit shelters, poles or street furniture located adjacent to curbs. Roadways in urban environments typically have lower speeds and in some cases on-street parking. Designing a clear zone for a roadway in an urban restricted environment shall be based on guidance from AASHTO's "Roadside Design Guide". 3.8.1 Side Slopes Side slopes on local roads shall be constructed no steeper than 2HA V. Side slopes on arterials shall be no steeper than 3HA V for cut slopes and 4HA V for fill slopes. Steeper slopes may be 30 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx approved by the County Engineer when accompanied with a geotechnical report by a qualified professional engineer showing that the steeper slopes will be stable. Side slopes shall be stabilized by grass sod or seeding or by other planting or surfacing materials as required by the Mason County Code and Washington State erosion and stormwater control standards. 3.8.2 Mailboxes A. No mailbox or newspaper delivery box, hereinafter referred to as mailbox, shall be allowed to exist on Mason County right of way if it interferes with the safety of the traveling public or the function, maintenance, or operation of the County Road system. The location and construction of mailboxes shall conform to the regulations of the U.S. Postal Service. In addition, the installation of all mailboxes located within the clear zone and on Mason County right of way shall meet the following requirements: B. The maximum size post allowable is 4 inches by 4 inches for a wooden post and 2 inches in diameter for a standard steel or aluminum pipe post. The post shall be embedded no more than 24 inches into the ground. A metal post shall not be fitted with an anchor plate, but it may have an anti-twist device that extends no more than 10 inches below the ground surface. C. Mailbox supports shall be separated a distance at least equal to three-fourths of their heights and preferably their full heights aboveground. D. Multiple mailbox installations shall meet the same criteria as single mailbox installations. E. The Neighborhood Delivery and Collection Box Unit(NDCBU) is a specialized type of multiple mailbox installation that generally consists of a cluster of 8 to 16 locked boxes mounted on a pedestal or within a framework. NDCBU's are not allowed within the clear zone on Mason County right of way, except on very low-volume local roads. Refer to AASHTO's "Roadside Design Guide" or the WSDOT/APWA Standard Plans for details of acceptable mailbox assemblies. F. A mailbox installation not conforming to these standards shall be considered an unauthorized encroachment into County right of way. The owner of a problematic mailbox shall be notified in writing that their mailbox does not comply with Mason County Standards. At the discretion of Mason County, based on an assessment of the hazard to the public, the owner of the mailbox shall be granted not less than 24 hours or more than 14 days to remove an unacceptable mailbox. After the specified period has expired, the unacceptable mailbox shall be removed by Mason County at the owner's expense. 31 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 3.8.3 Traffic Barriers Barrier installations shall conform to WSDOT Design Manual and WSDOT/APWA Standard Plans. Recommendations for barrier installations shall conform to AASHTO standards. 3.8.4 Retaining Walls Retaining walls within the right of way shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the current WSDOT Design Manual, WSDOT/APWA Standard Plans, and WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications. Walls having a vertical height over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footings to the top of the wall shall be designed and be stamped by a qualified professional engineer. 3.8.5 Street Trees Except for landscaped medians and vegetated LID stormwater management facilities, maintenance of landscape features located within County right of way shall be the responsibility of the fronting property owner. This includes watering, mulching, plant replacement and required pruning. While Mason County encourages the planting of trees along public streets, some species have aggressive root systems which may cause damage to adjacent curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and utilities. In addition, some species are inappropriate for use because they block visibility, are susceptible to wind damage or drop fruit or debris. Trees located in the right of way shall be planted to the following standards: A. The tree shall not be allowed to grow to over 4-inch diameter at 6 inches above the ground. B. 5 feet from underground utility lines C. 15 feet from power poles D. 10 feet from approaches-foliage shall not be allowed to restrict driver's visibility and branches shall not be allowed between a height of 3 feet and 7feet. E. 20 feet from streetlights or other existing trees F. 30 feet from street intersections—a sight triangle should be evaluated when trees are planted near intersections. 32 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx G. Trees planted near roads, sidewalks, or approaches will have acceptable root barrierto preclude root damage to pavement. Where these standards cannot be met, plantings in the right of way are limited to shrubs having a mature height of 3.5 feet. Prior to any digging within County right of way, an underground locate should be requested by calling 800-424-5555. Mason County is not responsible for private irrigation systems located in right of way unless the installation is performed under a permit to work in County right of way and all conditions of permit approval are met. n - t 33 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 4 Access and Intersections 4.1 Access Control Access points to County roads are classified as private approaches or intersections. Intersection design criteria defined in the current edition of the AASHTO Green Book, WSDOT Design Manual and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices shall be used whenever a public roadway intersects another public road, or a private approach intersects a public road. Intersection location, spacing, and design are fundamental to managing roadway access and preserving roadway capacity. The functional classification of a roadway addresses the appropriate level of access control. The County Engineer may require the Project Engineer to furnish an access plan that the County can use to assess the impact of the proposed access on the County Road system. For intersections with three or more lanes, the Project Engineer shall prepare signing, striping, and traffic channelization plans. Access points shall be designed to provide adequate sight distance in both directions on the public roadway being accessed. The general design criteria shown below are minimum guidelines only and may be modified to account for traffic volumes, topography, design speed, design vehicle requirements, and other conditions. The following general design criteria for roadway intersections and approaches shall apply: 1. Roadway intersections shall be located a sufficient distance from all curves to provide proper sight distance for vehicles on the intersecting road and on the through road. 2. Multi-leg intersections (i.e., those with more than four legs) are not permitted within local road networks. In local road Networks, "T" intersections are encouraged. For arterial access, four-leg intersections are encouraged. 3. Where approaches are on opposite sides of the road, avoid positioning them where opposing left turning movements conflict with each other, especially in two-way left-turn lanes. 4. Roundabout intersections taking the place of standard intersections shall be designed in accordance with current AASHTO, FHWA and/or WSDOT standards andguidelines. 5. To preclude encroachment on travel lanes, radii and any taper for right-turn entry and exit should be consistent with the design vehicle's turning path requirements. 6. Whenever a property has potential access from two or more roads, the County Engineermay refuse access to the higher classified road. 34 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 7. Whenever a potential feasible access exists to any property from both a public road and private easement, the County Engineer may refuse new access to the publicroad. 8. New access locations internal to the platting of property shall be unified whenever possible to create the fewest number of access points onto a County Road. All subdivision lots shall access from interior roads only. Lots of record in existing formal plat subdivisions, short plats, and large lots not served by a minor or major approach shall be permitted one residential approach. 9. Access to corner lots shall be from the lesser-classified road at the greatest distance possible from the intersection. 10.The number of intersections shall be minimized as much as possible, particularly as the classification of the affected roads increases. Intersection spacing should be maximized wherever possible. Developments shall be limited to one ingress/egress per 300 lineal feet along a public arterial but may be required at greater intervals based on a traffic analysis. 11. All access gates shall be installed so that no portion of the gate, open or closed, or gate appurtenances such as keypad islands, turnaround areas, etc. shall be located within County right of way. All gates shall meet the requirements of Mason County Code and require the approval of the County Fire Marshal and the local Fire District. (a) Gates installed across a shared-access facility, private road, tract, or easement serving more than 50 ADT shall have a turnaround located in front of the gate to accommodate a SU vehicle and the ingress shall have two travel lanes. (a) Gates serving a single-family residence, storm pond facility or agricultural area shall be set back from the edge of traveled lane a minimum 30 feet. All other gates shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet. 12.A minimum of two access points opened to traffic at all times, separated by no less than half the diagonal of the property or area served, shall be required for developments that generate more than 1,000 ADT(or 100 single family homes) unless other mitigating measures are approved by the County Fire Marshal and the County Engineer. 13. Preserve native vegetation and trees to the maximum extentfeasible. The number and location of intersections may be more restrictive than described herein if deemed necessary by the County Engineer. The County Engineer shall base the determination on existing and projected traffic volumes, channelization, signalization, and turning movements generated by the proposed project. 35 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 4.1 .1 Intersection Functional Area Access points and intersections are a major source of accidents and congestion. Therefore, the spacing of intersections and approaches is a critical element in the planning and design of roadways. Access spacing can be especially challenging where development takes place on existing roads where land has already been subdivided. While property owners have the right to reasonable access, roadway users have the right to freedom of movement and safe roads. An objective of these Standards is to manage access to land developments while preserving the safe flow of traffic on County roads. Numerous studies have shown that sound access management reduces accidents and improves the operation of roads. New access points or intersections should not be located within the functional area of an existing intersection. For purposes of these Standards, an intersection's functional area on the approach leg includes the 95 percent queue length plus the minimum stopping sight distance measured from the stop line. Departure leg spacing shall be minimum stopping sight distance for arterials and 50 feet for local roads measured from the tangent curb line of the cross traffic. 4.2 Roadway Intersections Roadway intersection guidelines encourage the preservation of capacity and safe operation of roadways. The following subsections provide the guidelines for roadway intersection location and design. 4.2.1 Angles An important intersection design characteristic is the intersection angle. The intersection angle is the angle between any two intersection legs. The preferred angle is 90 degrees. The allowable intersection angles are between 75 and 105 degrees. An approved deviation from the County Engineer is required when the following intersection configurations cannot be avoided. 1. Intersections with offset legs 2. Intersections with more than four legs 3. Tee intersections where the major traffic movementturns. 4. Wye intersections that are not a one-way merge ordiverge 5. Angle-points or short radius curves within the intersection 6. Other non-standard intersection designs 36 Mason County Road standards Enacted m/xx/xxxx 4.2.2 "L" Intersections On very low volume roads where ADT<_400, an "L" intersection (two-legged, right-angled intersection) may be desirable to address unique site constraints or planning objectives. Because there are only two legs, these do not meet the true definition of an intersection and generally do not require traffic controls. Nevertheless, "L" intersections are commonly used throughout the Country and meet the objectives of safety and efficient design. "L" intersections shall be designed in accordance with the intersection standards in Section 4. Refer to Figure 4-1 for the required geometry and design considerations. 4.2.3 Corner Radii The geometric design of an intersection requires identifying and addressing the needs of all intersection users. For the design of right-turn corners, there may be competing design objectives when considering the turning requirements of the design vehicle and the crossing requirements of pedestrians. To reduce the operational impacts of large trucks, right-turn radii should be designed so that the truck can complete its turn without encroaching on the adjacent lanes at either the entrance or exit legs of the curve. This results in larger corner radii, which increases pavement area and higher vehicle turning speeds. The design elements of each intersection, including all radii, shall be based on expected volumes by direction of arrival and by expected vehicle characteristics. For local roads intersecting local roads, the minimum face of curb line radii required is 35 feet. The designer shall ensure that corner radii accommodate required design vehicles without encroaching on the opposing lane or leaving the traveled way. Widening the travel lanes may be required to ensure that this requirement is met. Conventional turning templates or computer methods are routinely used for analysis of turning movements. With approval from the County Engineer, partial lane encroachment may be allowed during turning movements on very low-volume roadways to reduce pavement area, or to allow curb bulb- outs to provide for roadway bioretention and/or promote pedestrian safety by reducing crossing distances. 37 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 4.2.4 Intersection Control Sight distance shall be provided at intersections to allow the drivers of stopped vehicles a sufficient view of the intersecting roadway to decide when to enter the roadway or to cross it. Specified areas along intersection approach legs and across their included corners should be clear of obstructions that might block a driver's view of potentially conflicting vehicles. These specified areas are known as clear sight triangles. The dimensions of the legs of the sight triangles shall be designed for the design.speed of the facility being entered. Departure sight triangles for intersections with stop control on the minor road should be considered for three situations: 1. Left turns from the minor road. 2. Right turns from the minor road;and 3. Crossing the major road from a minor-road approach. Table 4-1 depicts minimum lengths for approach grades of 3 percent or less. If unusual design or safety considerations warrant increased sight distance, the requirements shall be determined by the County Engineer. Table 4-1: Design Intersection Sight Distance Minimum Sight Distance Length in Feet by Posted Speed (mph) Intersection Movement 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Left Turn 225 280 335 390 445 500 555 Crossing or Right Turn 195 240 290 335 385 430 480 Source: Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets(Latest Edition),AASHTO The illustration on the next page describes the concept of clear sight triangles to be maintained. Values are based on stopped condition, driver's eye height of 3.5 feet set back 14.5 feet from the edge of traveled way or stop line and an object height of 3.5 feet. Clear sight triangle distance 38 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/x)= shall be calculated for situations that involve road approach grades in excess of 3 percent by using the adjustment factors listed in AASHTO. �negl RI{ry NJM Ajy��l WM1 GeM1pu MWq.V l l! 3 > fn 5 Y In situations where the clear sight triangle distance is questionable, the County Engineer may require the Project Engineer to prepare a clear sight triangle diagram, together with appropriate field measurements, and submit them for review prior to the approval of the construction plans. The diagram and measurements shall be stamped and signed by a qualified Professional Engineer. Where the clear sight triangle falls on private property, a sight easement shall be - provided to maintain line of sight. 4.2.5 Geometrics At the intersection of different classifications of roads such as between a minor arterial and a collector arterial, the centerline slope and typical cross section of the higher classified road should be carried through the intersection. The centerline slope and typical cross section of the lower classified road should match in a manner that will not interfere with the smooth movement of traffic in the travel lanes of the higher classified road. Where two roads of the same classification intersect, the centerline grade shall be matched at the center of the intersection with cross slopes varying through the intersection to allow stormwater management. All classes of local roads shall be treated as the same classification for purposes of this paragraph. Profile grades for all roads (public or private) intersecting with a County Road (existing or proposed) shall be designed and constructed so that adequate sight distance is provided. 39 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 4.2.6 Medians Medians at roadway intersections are optional design features. 1. Medians should be as wide as feasible but of a dimension in balance with other components of the cross section. Median width shall be additional to, not part of the specified width of traveled way. 2. Medians shall be designed so as not to limit turning radii or sight distance at intersections. No portion of a side road median may extend into the right of way of the intersecting road. For medians 30 feet or wider, each intersecting road location must be considered a separate intersection. 3. Median edges shall be like outer road edges, either formed vertical curb and gutter or shoulder and ditch, provided that clear zone requirements aremet. 4. Non-yielding or non-breakaway structures shall not be installed in medians. Street trees may be planted in medians subject to approval by the County Engineer. A median may be grassed, landscaped, surfaced with pavement, or used for LID facilities. The County Engineer may require revisions to medians as necessary to provide for new access points and to maintain required sight distance. 4.3 Road Approaches Road approach shall mean a connection providing vehicle access to or from the County Road system. A. Any person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation, or other entity desiring to construct or alter a permanent or temporary approach shall obtain a Road Approach Permit from Mason County Public Works. A copy of the permit shall be available for inspection at the site during construction. Any change in land use or any improvement to an existing site that increases traffic volumes using an existing approach shall require a new Road Approach Permit. B. Road approaches shall meet the design requirements set forth in these Standards. Road approach design includes location, spacing, sight distance, throat length and width, radii, angles, stormwater management, and vertical/horizontal grades. The design of a road approach shall address the type of vehicles anticipated, traffic volume, and land use activities being accessed. 40 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx C. Road approach locations shall be carefully determined to minimize interference with normal roadway operation. Road approaches need to be constructed where sight distance isadequate for safe traffic operations. Road approaches are classified as residential or major. 4.3.1 Residential Road Approach A residential road approach is used to serve up to four single-family residences or two duplex units. Residential road approaches shall be constructed in accordance with the specific geometric requirements found in Figures 4-2: Rural Residential/Major Approach, and 4-3: Urban Residential Approach. Grading and restoration of the approach shall be done to provide a smooth, passable, and safe transition to the road connection. Spacing of residential road approaches shall comply with Section 4.1. They will be constructed the maximum practical distance from an arterial or local road sub-collector intersection, preferably not less than 80 feet from an arterial intersection nor less than 20 feet from a local road minor intersection. The distance is measured along the property line from the intersecting road right of way line to the nearest edge of the approachwidth. 4.3.2 Major Road Approach A major road approach is used to serve multi-family and commercial uses. The number, location, and size of major road approaches shall be determined by the volume and type of traffic generated by a proposed development, other road approaches in the vicinity, the amount of property frontage along the road, and existing channelization/traffic controls.When multiple major roads approaching one parcel or development are permitted, they shall be spaced as described in Section 4.1.1. Major road approaches shall meet the spacing requirements described in Section 4.1.1, except where physical site conditions and spacing of existing road approaches may cause the County Engineer to require another location. Distance is measured along the property line from the intersecting road right of way line to the edge of the road approach width. Access to a corner lot with a frontage length less than the minimum required for an approach shall be established on a case-by-case basis by the County Engineer and the road approach shall be placed at a location to maximize safety. Major road approaches shall be constructed in accordance with specific geometric requirements provided in Figure 4-4: Standard Detail—Urban Major Approach, and Figure 4-5: Standard Detail 41 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/)o= —Urban Major Approach—Planter Strip. Grading and restoration beyond the end of the road approach shall be done to provide a smooth, passable, and safe transition. Access to the abutting property shall be controlled along the access centerline from the county right of way or easement into the property for 50 feet minimum. New road approaches that would create a four-legged intersection are desirable. 4.3.3 Construction Criteria Approaches that are required by the County to be paved shall be paved to the right of way line or 3 feet beyond the end of the radius, whichever is greater, with a minimum of 3-inch compacted depth of Hot Mix Asphalt(HMA) over minimum 2-inch compacted depth crushed surfacing top course, or minimum 6-inches of reinforced Portland Cement concrete.All other approaches shall be constructed of 4-inch compacted depth crushed surfacing top course. All approaches to County roads shall not exceed plus or minus 2%for 10 feet. Wherever possible, the outer edge of an approach shall not be constructed closer than 70 feet to a bridge, culvert, or other structure that may warrant end protection using barriers or guardrail. 4.3.4 Temporary Road Approach A temporary road approach shall be constructed in accordance with the residential road approach requirements except paving. Grading and restoration beyond the end of the road approach shall be done to provide a smooth, passable, and safe transition to the existing facility.Temporary road approaches should preserve native vegetation to the extent feasible and avoid existing trees. No site work may commence until a permit for the temporary road approach has been issued and the temporary approach constructed. All temporary road approaches shall be removed, and the right of way restored within 180 days from the date of approval. One extension of this permit time may be granted for a period not to exceed an additional 180 days. 4.3.5 Failure to Construct Properly In addition to all other enforcement remedies, any person,firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation or other entity who fails to construct an approach properly shall be required to compensate the County for the improvement or removal of the approach. Compensation shall include administration time as well as equipment and materials to remove or improve the approach. Reimbursement shall be.made to the Mason County Department of Public Works. 42 Mason County Road Standards Enacted)o(%a/x)= 5 Traffic Control 5.1 Signs All traffic signs and installations shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as adopted by the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation per RCW 47.36.030. The Developer is responsible for the purchase and initial installation of all traffic control devices on County roads. 5.1 .1 Regulatory, Warning, and Guide Signs Signs give motorists the information they need to drive public roadways safely and legally. The MUTCD contains information on the intended use and placement of signs. It also contains information on the size of standard regulatory and warning signs. All traffic control signs shall be installed before a road is opened to vehicular use. The County Engineer shall approve all traffic control signs for type, size, legend, reflective facing material, and mounting device. This also applies to all major road approaches to County rights of way. 5.1 .2 Private Road Name Signs If a private road intersects with a maintained public road, a street name sign, built to County specifications, can be purchased from a sign manufacturer, and will be installed at the intersection by the applicant. 5.2 Delineation Delineation includes the pavement markings, guideposts, and raised pavement markers used on and adjacent to the roadway to define vehicular travel paths. The MUTCD provides delineation placement guidelines. Pavement markings are classified as either longitudinal or transverse. Roadway pavement markings or other traffic delineators shall be installed in accordance with approved plans, and the latest edition of the MUTCD. 43 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx Mason County has the following pavement marking requirements: 1. All pavement markings, except for long-line paint stripes and Raised Pavement Markers (RPMs), shall be in Thermoplastic. 2. Channelizing lines shall be 8 inches in width using Thermoplastic material (i.e. gore lines, islands). 3. Turn Lane-Use Arrows, Through Lane-Use Arrows, Turn and Through Lane-Use Arrows, and Lane-Reduction Arrows shall conform to Figure 313-24 in theMUTCD. 4. Stop Lines shall be 18 inches in width and long enough to cross the lane ortravel way. 5. Crosswalk markings shall be installed in accordance with the detail shown in Figure5-2. 6. Raised Pavement Markers (RPM)when specified, shall be installed in accordance with the WSDOT Standard Plans Manual. When construction requires traffic to use lanes not normally used, existing pavement markings may confuse motorists. Markings that create confusion should be completely removed and replaced with new markings before the path is open to traffic. The intended path should be clearly defined during the day, night, and twilight hours, as well as under wet and dry road conditions. Markings that will be visible at night shall be retroreflective. A 44 Mason County Road Standards Enacted roc/roc/xxxx 6 Plan Preparation and Submittal 6.1 General Criteria All road construction or reconstruction plans shall be prepared by and bear the stamp of a qualified Professional Civil Engineer, licensed in the State of Washington. Construction plans for roads accessing state highways shall be submitted by the Project Engineer directly to WSDOT. All requirements and a signed agreement or approval for the intersection or road approach shall be obtained by the developer before final plan approval shall be granted by Mason County. A copy of the approved plan from WSDOT shall be submitted to Mason County before final plan approval. Where WSDOT requirements exceed these Standards, WSDOT standards shall govern. The Project Engineer contacts the Mason County Department of Community Development for road name approval. 6.2 General Plan Formatting 6.2.1 Cover Sheet Road construction plans submitted to the County for review and approval shall have a plan cover sheet containing the following information: An overall site plan drawn to an appropriate scale showing the entire development and road system network, including its connection to an existing County Road or State highway. In the event the site is too large for the required information to be shown for the entire project site, the site plan view shall serve as an index to subsequent detailed plan sheets. Easements, tracts, stormwater management facilities, all buffer and screening areas. Standard notes that are applicable to the project. 6.2.2 Horizontal Plan Horizontal plans of the project shall include the following information: 1. Road alignments with 100-foot stationing, preferably increasing to the north or east and reading from left to right; stationing at points of curve,tangent, and intersection; ties to section or quarter corners at each end or other established and monumented survey control points; and each section crossing. 45 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 2. Section, township, and range on each sheet; plat or projectname. 3. Bearings on road centerline. 4. Curve data, including radius, point of intersections, delta, arc length, and tangent length on all horizontal lines. 5. Right-of-way lines and widths for the proposed road and intersecting roads. The plans shall show dimensioned lot lines, tracts, easement areas, and lotnumbers. 6. All topographic features within right of way limits and sufficient area beyond to resolve questions of setback, slope, stormwater management, access onto abutting property, and road continuations. This shall include, but is not limited to, ditch flow lines, contours, utility locations, fences, existing curbing and approaches, pertinent trees and shrubbery, and other appurtenances that would affect the construction of theproject. 7. Identification of all existing County roads and adjoining subdivisions when it is pertinent to the scope of the project. 8. Typical roadway cross-section(s) of proposed road. 9. Scale: 1" = 50' is preferred, no scale smaller than 1" = 100' shall be accepted, unless it is the overall site plan sheet. Details for clarification may be shown at a convenient scale, normally 1" = 10' or 1" =20'. 10. Utilities and structures within and adjacent to the right of way meeting the required clear zone distance. 11. Delineate and identify areas of easements (i.e., slopes or maintenance) outside the right of way that are caused by construction of the proposed project. 6.2.3 Profile Plan Profile drawings of the project shall include the following information: 1. Road, stormwater, all existing or proposed utilities, and original ground profiles with stationing the same as the horizontal plan, preferably reading from left to right, to show stationing of points of curve, tangent, and intersection of vertical curves, with elevations. 2. Road grade and vertical curve data including K value; road to be measured atcenterline. 3. Vertical scale: 1" = 5' is preferred. Clarifying details may be shown at a convenient scale. Use 1" = 10'for vertical when horizontal plans are 1" =100% 46 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 4. When roads end at a property line, the existing ground profile shall be continued a minimum of 200 feet to show that the proposed vertical alignment is reasonable. 5. Description of vertical datum; controlling benchmarks; and project benchmarks with sufficient description and elevation frequency no less than every one-half mile. 6.2.4 Intersection Plan Details Intersection plan details for the project shall include the following information: 1. When either of the road centerline profile grades within 35 feet of an intersection has a gradient of 8 percent or more, or less than 1.5 percent, an intersection detail drawn to a scale of V = 20' shall be included as a detail on the road construction plans. The detail shall show spot elevations every 25 feet on the road centerline, around the curb return, and grate elevations for stormwater management structures in the intersection. 2. The intersection plan shall be clearly detailed to show flow line grades and how surface stormwater management shall be controlled at the intersection. Curb return data for lesser gradients shall be shown on the road construction plans. 6.2.5 Channelization and Signage Plan - All plans submitted for approval for any improvements to County roads shall include a channelization plan set. This plan set shall include all existing channelization for the entire length of the impacted roadway, and all proposed channelization after the improvements are completed. The plans shall contain the following: 1. A sign schedule in tabular format that includes location, type, legend, sheeting, size, and mounting. 2. Channelization including pavement width, shoulder width, corner radii, traffic islands, median dividers, pavement tapers and transitions, lane lines, centerlines, lane widths, and turn lanes. 3. Adjacent approaches, sidewalk, andwalkways 4. Delineation including crosswalks, arrows, raised pavement markers,guideposts. 5. Illumination and trafficsignals. 6. All pavement markings to be obliterated, and signs to be removed. 7. Scale: 1" = 50' is preferred, no scale smaller than 1" = 100' shall beaccepted. 47 Mason County Road Standards Enacted xx/xx/xxxx 8. These standard notes: (a) Contractor to provide all thermoplastic markings, paint striping, and signage. (b) Contractor to remove all existing pavement markings in conflict with proposed markings. (c) All pavement markings shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, unless otherwise noted. (d) Contractor shall contact Public Works Traffic Division prior to installing pavement markings or other traffic delineators on County rights of way. 6.3 Time Limitation of Approval The approval of road construction plans shall be valid for a time not to exceed 3 years from the date of approval. 6.4 Submittal Procedure Plans for proposed road construction or reconstruction shall meet the submittal requirements used for Site Development Activity Permits (SDAP). Contact the Department of Community Development for specific submittal requirements. 6.5 Changes to Approved Plans From time to time, field conditions encountered during construction require modification to the design contained in the approved construction plans. 48 Prior to making any adjustments or changes to the approved construction plans, the Project Engineer shall first receive approval from the County Engineer for such changes. Changes shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development using the SDAP procedures. Proposed modifications that the County Engineer deems substantial shall require additional review fees and re-issuance of the required permit. Minor proposed modifications may be accepted by the County Engineer without requiring the re-issuance of the accepted permit or the payment of additional review fees. 49 7 Utility Installation and Work in County Right of Way 7.1 Permits No person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation, or other entity shall: construct, adjust, repair or relocate any utility line, or construct any new or alter any existing roadway feature in Mason County rights of way without first obtaining a permit from the Mason County Department of Public Works. A permit is not required for routine maintenance activities or repairs to aboveground utilities. The applicant is required to be a qualified licensed and insured contractor in the State of Washington. Plans, drawings, or other details that shall enable the County to determine the location, size, length, time period, and purpose of the permit being sought shall be furnished by the applicant. The applicant is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits required by other agencies. All permits that extend or alter existing and new waterline installations may require review by the County Engineer and if determined the Fire Marshal prior to issuance. 7.1 .1 Emergency Repairs A permit need not be obtained before performing emergency repairs upon existing underground utilities where the public health, safety, and welfare is threatened if immediate repairs are not made. As soon as practicable after the need for emergency work is discovered or after the emergency repairs have been made, the person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation, or other entity intending to make or having made the emergency repairs shall notify the Department of Public Works regarding the location, extent, and nature of the repairs. On the next working day immediately following the date of the emergency repair, the public or private entity having made such emergency repairs shall apply for a permit to the Department of Public Works and shall comply with the Road Standards insofar as possible as determined by the Department of Public Works. 7.2 Sureties, Liability Insurance, and Indemnification 7.2.1 Surety Bond The term "Bond" is defined as a financial guarantee in the form of a surety bond or assignment of funds, from a corporation authorized to do the business of surety in the State of Washington. The bond is required to ensure compliance with all permit conditions and shall be kept in full force and effect for a minimum of two years following acceptance of the work as complete by Mason 50 County. The bond shall be in favor of the Department of Public Works and is required prior to permit approval. The amount of the bond shall be as determined by Mason County. Prior to the final approval of construction, a maintenance bond or other acceptable surety must be posted and maintained by the applicant for a period of two years. The maintenance bond or surety shall guarantee the improvements constructed under the right of way use permit against design and material defects and failures in quality and shall guarantee that the facilities constructed under the permit will be regularly and adequately maintained throughout the maintenance period. At the end of this time, the County will inspect the improvements and, when the improvements are determined acceptable the County will take over the maintenance and operations of the improvements. The amount of the maintenance bond or surety shall be ten percent(10%) of the estimated construction cost of the improvements requiring maintenance, or five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)whichever is greater. The construction cost of the facilities requiring maintenance shall be estimated by a professional engineer and is subject to approval of the County Engineer. If a person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture, corporation, or other entity locates, installs, adjusts, repairs, or relocates underground utility lines on a regular basis, the Department may allow such entity to post a blanket bond in an amount no less than five thousand dollars. If an entity that has posted a blanket bond thereafter makes application for a permit, on a project of such magnitude that the County determines that the amount of the blanket bond is inadequate, the County may require a separate, additional bond. 7.2.2 Waiver of Bonding Requirements The bonding requirements described above may be waived at the discretion of the County Engineer. 7.2.3 Commercial Liability Insurance Prior to beginning any work, and through the term of the maintenance bond, the applicant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, with a two-million-dollar ($2,000,000) aggregate. Prior to issuing the permit to work in the right of way, a permit applicant shall provide the County with a certificate of insurance, signed by the insurance agent. The policy shall be endorsed, and the certificate shall name Mason County as an additional insured on the policy with respect to activities performed under this permit and through the term covered by the maintenance bond. The certificate shall reflect that the insurance provided shall 51 be primary insurance and any insurance or self-insurance carried by the County shall be excess and not contributory to that provided by the applicant. If, for any reason, a material change occurs in the insurance coverage during the period required by this provision, such changes shall not become effective until forty-five (45) days after Mason County has received written notice of such changes. 7.2.4 Indemnification The holder of any right of way permit shall have no recourse whatsoever against Mason County or its officials, boards, commissions, agents, or employees for any loss, costs, expenses, or damages arising out of any provision or requirement of the permit or the Road Standards, or because of Mason County enforcement activities. Granting of a franchise or permit shall not imply or be construed to mean the county shall be responsible for the design, construction, or operation of the facility or for public safety during the facility's installation, operation, or maintenance. 7.3 General Installation Guidelines All utility installations shall be designed in accordance with the standards, codes, and regulations applicable to the type of utility, including those described throughout this document. Utility installations shall be located to minimize the need for later adjustment, to accommodate future roadway improvements, and to provide service access to such installations with minimum interference to roadway traffic. If, while reviewing applications for work in the right of way, the County determines that a proposed utility location interferes with a future project identified in the County's Six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Stormwater Capital Facilities Plan, or Sewer Utility Capital Facilities Plan, the utility shall be required to locate elsewhere. The County shall aid the applicant in determining a new location. Installations placed parallel to the road alignment shall be located as near as practicable to the right of way line and on uniform line and grade. Utility line crossings of a road shall be as near a right angle to the road centerline as practicable. Where practicable, crossings should avoid deep cuts, footings of bridges and retaining walls, or locations where roadway stormwater would be affected. Where existing facilities are in place, new facilities shall be compatible with the existing installations and shall conform to these Standards, where possible. Gravity systems, whether sanitary sewer or stormwater drainage, shall have precedence over other systems in planning and installation except where a non-gravity system has already been installed under a previously approved permit. 52 Notwithstanding other provisions, underground systems shall be located at least 4 feet away from road centerline and where they shall not otherwise disturb existing survey monumentation, nor interfere with the location of planned survey monumentation. 7.4 Adjustment and Relocation of Existing Utilities Existing utilities in a public right of way shall be removed within a time specified by the County,when road work funded by the County involves disturbing an existing utility. All such removal or relocation shall be at the sole expense of the owning utility, unless otherwise specified in an approved, current franchise agreement between the utility and the County. Aerial facilities converted to underground, at the request of the County, shall comply with appropriate rates approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). The County's Six-year Transportation Improvement Program, Stormwater Capital Facilities Plan and Sewer Utility Capital Facilities Plan are available to all utilities and serve as the County's initial notice to utilities of planned improvements that may require utility adjustments or relocations. All utilities shall, within the limits of standard business practice, make available appropriate short- or long- range development plans to the County. In addition, utilities agree to participate in the planning and design of all County administered projects as defined in the Mason County Public Works Utilities Coordination Policy and Procedures document. All utilities are encouraged to attend the annual Utility Coordination meeting held the first quarter of each year. Notwithstanding reinforcement or protection otherwise provided, a contractor shall be responsible for the security of each existing pipeline and other utilities within a road construction zone. Where there are unusual utility hazards or where heavy construction equipment shall be used, the contractor shall provide adequate temporary protection. In replacing the roadway, the design should give due consideration to the protection of previously existing utilities in the roadway section without sacrificing the geometrics of roadway design. 7.5 Underground Utility Installation The WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications as well as all other applicable federal and state regulations, including health and safety standards, shall apply unless otherwise stated below. 1. A five-year moratorium on pavement excavation and trenching shall be enforced following the completion of a new road or road overlay. This requirement restricts all road trenching except in the event of an emergency repair or if all trenching is outside of the paved area. 53 2. When trenching through existing pavement, the initial pavement cut may be accomplished by jack hammering or saw cutting, all final vertical match lines shall be sawcut and extended to at least a minimum of 2 feet outside the limits of the trench unless against an existing curb. 3. To assure adequate compaction, all trenches shall be at least 3 feet wide unless otherwise approved by the County inspector. Trench sides shall be kept as nearly vertical as possible. Shoring shall comply with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Safety Standards. 4. Controlled Density Fill (CDF) may be required by the County in lieu of native backfill material or gravel borrow. Controlled Density Fill shall meet the requirements of WSDOT Standard Specifications. 5. Pipe shall be installed, and the trench backfilled in a manner assuring no deformation of the pipe likely to cause leakage or degradation of the roadway structure. Compaction and restoration shall be accomplished as detailed below and immediately after the trench is back-filled, so as to cause the least disruption to traffic. 6. Temporary restoration of the road surface for overnight use shall be accomplished by using cold mix, controlled density fill, or non-skid steel plates. Controlled density fill used for temporary restoration may be dumped directly into the trench, bladed out, and rolled. The temporary surface installation and maintenance shall be the responsibility of the applicant. After rolling, the trench shall be filled flush with asphalt to provide a smooth riding surface. Asphalt materials used for temporary patching shall be removed prior to placement of hotpatch. 7. Gravel shoulders disturbed by excavation shall be replaced full depth with approved backfill and topped with 2 inches of crushed surfacing top course in accordance with WSDOT Standard Specifications. 8. Final patches shall be completed within 15 days of utility installation. This time frame may be adjusted at the County's discretion if delays are due to inclement paving weather, or other adverse conditions that may exist. 9. For Utility Trench Restoration and Backfill standards, see Figure7-1. 10. Plowing of communication and electrical lines on,within right of way, or adjacent to existing roads by means of a vibratory plow is not allowed on county roads. 11.Water settling of backfill in trenches under existing roadways is not permitted. 12.Above ground utilities placed within the right of way such as telephone and cable pedestals, vaults or any other utility equipment enclosure shall be clearly marked or maintained in such a 54 way that all vegetation is cleared within a 5-foot radius and to a height of 12 inches above ground level. Clear zone requirements, as defined in Chapter 3.8, shall be adhered to. 7.5.1 Cover and Separation Underground utilities shall be constructed in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local codes and standards. All utility installations shall be designed in accordance with the standards, codes, and regulations applicable to the type of utility, including separation requirements. 7.5.2 Casings Casings shall be installed for roadway crossings when required by appropriate industry codes and when directed by the County Engineer. Casing may be required for the following conditions: 1. As an expediency in the insertion, removal, replacement, or maintenance of a carrier line crossing in locations where it is necessary in order to avoid open trench construction. 2. As protection for carrier lines from external loads or shock either during orafter construction of a road. Within the road right of way, where practicable, casing pipes shall extend beyond the toe of fill slopes, back of roadway ditch, or outside of curb. Other than for necessary vents and/or drains, casing pipes shall be sealed at both ends. Casing pipes shall be designed to support the load of the road and superimposed loads thereon and, at a minimum, shall equal the structural requirements for road stormwater management facilities. Casings shall be composed of materials of sufficient durability to withstand any conditions to which they may normally be exposed. 7.5.2.1 Materials Carrier pipes (pipes directly enclosing a transmitted fluid or gas) shall conform to the material and design requirements of the appropriate utility industry and govemmental codes and specifications. Carrier pipes shall be designed to support the load of the road plus superimposed loads thereon when the pipe is operated under all ranges of pressure from maximum internal to zero pressure. 55 7.5.2.2 Marking Location markers and emergency information shall be used when required by applicable County, State and Federal standards. 7.5.2.3 Identification A tracer wire is required for all buried, nonconductive utilities, including side services, unless the utility line is straight with structures on each end. This wire shall also be connected to existing tracer wire at the main in a manner that ensures continuity of the tracer system. 7.5.3 Existing Roadways 7.5.3.1 Utility Trenches Parallel to Road Alignment All trench backfill within the roadway prism shall be mechanically compacted as follows: 1. Trench backfill within the pipe zone shall be compacted in accordance with WSDOT Standard Specifications, section 2-03.3(14)C, method B. 2. All densities shall be determined by testing methods outlined in WSDOT Standard Specifications. 3. All trench backfill from back of ditch to the right of way line shall be mechanically compacted to 85 percent of maximum density throughout the depth of thetrench. 4. In any trench in which the density falls below specified requirements, and further compaction cannot be achieved with existing material, the backfill shall be replaced with gravel borrow as specified in the WSDOT Standard Specifications, or with CDF, as specified in Section 7.6 of this document. Any imported back-fill material shall then be mechanically compacted to the appropriate maximum density. After placing a tack coat on the existing asphalt edges, the final patch shall be constructed with HMA to match the existing pavement thickness, or 3 inches, whichever is greater. Pavement restoration shall be a minimum of% lane with no paving joint in wheel tracks. The classification of HMA and asphalt binder shall be determined by the County Engineer. Any exceptions to the overlay requirement shall be on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the County Engineer and considering existing conditions of the roadway. Portland Cement Concrete pavement shall be restored consistent with WSDOT Standard Specifications. 56 7.5.3.2 Utility Trenches Perpendicular to Road Alignment Utility trenching through existing pavement across the road alignment shall be discouraged. It shall not be permitted unless it can be shown that alternatives such as boring or jacking are not feasible, or unless the utility can be installed just prior to reconstruction or overlay of the road. The entire trench shall be backfilled with gravel borrow, crushed surfacing top course, or CDF meeting the requirements of WSDOT Standard Specifications and shall be mechanically compacted to 95 percent of maximum density(modified proctor) in accordance with WSDOT Standard Specifications. Where the same utility has previously installed utility crossings within 200 feet of a proposed crossing, a full width overlay consisting of 3 inches of HMA shall be required. The classification of HMA and asphalt binder shall be determined by the County Engineer. In these cases, the overlay shall extend 10 feet longitudinally beyond each patch end. A pre-level may be required prior to the overlay. Where existing pavement defects are near the new cut, the County inspector may require additional pavement removal and replacement to incorporate/eliminate the existing pavement defect and provide for a firm tie to existing pavement. - 7.5.3.3 Trenchless Construction (Jacking, Auguring orTunneling) Tunneling under pavements may be required in some situations. The developer/contractor shall install the pipe by jacking, auguring, or tunneling, or by installing the pipe within a casing by a combination of these methods. Where crossing of existing utilities is a concern, windowing to expose existing utilities shall be allowed as conditioned within individual permits. When use of a casing pipe is required, the developer/contractor shall be responsible to select the gauge and size required, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings, and consistent with this jacking or auguring operation, and shall be set to line and grade. During jacking or auguring operations, particular care shall be exercised to prevent caving ahead of the pipe which may cause voids outside the pipe. When the carrier pipe is installed within a casing pipe, the carrier pipe shall be skidded into position in an acceptable manner and to the line and grade as designated. The void space between the casing and the pipe shall be filled with CDF or as otherwise approved by the County. The casing pipe shall be sealed or capped at each end. 57 Prior to jacking or auguring activities, shop drawings describing these activities, including dimensioning of pit length, size of underground borings and complete description of shoring, shall be submitted for approval. Water boring shall not be permitted. 7.5.4 Testing Consistent with Section 7.5.3, and prior to placing any surface materials on the roadway, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to provide density tests and soil reports certified by an independent testing agency. A minimum of one test per lift shall be taken within every 500 feet of trench length and at depths of 50 percent of trench depth and at the surface. Compaction of laterals or service line trenches shall be tested where required by the County Engineer. Depending on the quantity of Hot Mix Asphalt used in a project, and at the discretion of the County Engineer, the applicant may be required to submit a mix design, mix design verification test results, and independent assurance samples from an independent laboratory, in accordance with the WSDOT Standard Specifications. All costs for supplying required tests shall be the applicant's responsibility. 7.5.5 Individual Service Lines Individual service lines shall be placed with a minimum of 36 inches cover from finished grade. Side connection shall enter perpendicular to the right-of-way within the frontage of the lot served. Private septic tank effluent lines located within the right of way require that prior to approval, private easements shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and recorded with the County Auditor. Following construction, record drawings of the installation shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and recorded with the County Auditor. Effluent lines shall be placed with a minimum of 4 feet of cover from the lowest roadside feature (i.e., bottom of ditch), within 10 degrees of deflection from a perpendicular line to road centerline and extend to outside the right of way line. Effluent lines shall be encased in cast or ductile iron pipe of larger diameter or encased as approved by the County Engineer, for that portion of pipe within the right of way. Manholes should be designed and located in a manner that preserves the roadway's structure, safe operation, maintenance, and appearance and that shall cause the least interference to other utilities or future roadway expansion. Installations of manholes in the pavement or shoulders should be avoided. 58 7.6 Above Ground Utilities Above ground utility objects, including poles, guys, transformer, and other related ground mounted equipment or facilities located within the County right of way shall be located to preserve a safe traffic environment, the appearance of the roadway, and the efficient and economic maintenance of the right of way. Where breakaway or non-stationary ground mounted utilities are to occupy the space between the traveled way and right of way boundary, they shall be placed as far as possible from the traveled way. Installation of bollards within right of way is not allowed. Utility poles, guy wires, and other stationary, above-ground utility objects shall be placed outside of clear zone areas. Exceptions shall be provided to the County Engineer for review. Installation of utility poles and other above ground utility objects shall not be permitted in sidewalks or walkways, unless clear zone and ADA requirements are met, and no feasible alternatives exist. Locations of poles shall be compatible with approaches, intersections, and other roadway features (i.e., they shall not interfere with sight distance, roadway signing, traffic signals, culverts, etc.). Where possible, utilities shall share facilities so that a minimum number of poles are needed. The cost of relocating poles or obstacles to achieve these location requirements are the responsibility of the developer whose project necessitates compliance with these Road Standards. These Standards are not intended to prevent the developer from making financial arrangements to accomplish removal of a pole or appurtenance with an appropriate utility or other owner of the obstacle. 7.6.1 Power and Communication Lines Single pole construction and joint use of a pole is desirable and shall be used whenever feasible. The minimum vertical clearance for overhead power and communication lines above the road and the minimum lateral and vertical clearance from bridges shall follow the current edition of National Electrical Safety Code and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Electrical Construction Code. Where irregularly shaped portions of the right of way extend beyond the normal right of way limits, a uniform alignment of facilities shall be allowed within the right of way. 59 7.7 Installations on Roadway Bridges and Structures Attachment of utility lines to a roadway structure, including bridges, may be allowed where such attachment conforms to sound engineering considerations for preserving the roadway structure and its safe operation, maintenance, and appearance. The attachment shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Attachment of a utility shall not be considered unless the structure in question is of a design that is adequate to support the additional load and can accommodate the utility facility without compromise of roadway features, including reasonable ease of maintenance. 2. Manholes and other utility access panels shall be avoided within the roadway portion of a structure. 3. Attachment on a structure of a pipeline carrying a hazardous substance shall be avoided where practicable. 4. The utility attachment shall not reduce the clearance of a structure where such clearance is critical. Attachment to the outside of a structure shall be avoided where there are reasonable alternatives. 5. Utility mountings shall be of a type that do not create noise resulting from vibration. 6. The utility line at the back of the abutment shall curve or angle out to align outside the roadbed area in as short a distance as is operationally practicable. 7. An evaluation by a Structural Engineer, licensed in the State of Washington, may be required. 7.8 Miscellaneous Provisions 7.8.1 Preservation, Restoration, and Cleanup The size of disturbed area used to install a utility shall be kept to a minimum. Restoration methods shall be in accordance with these Standards and/or special provisions of the franchise, permit, agreement, or regulation. Unsatisfactory restoration work shall be corrected by the utility within 10 business days of the date of written notification. At the direction of the County Engineer and without further notification, unsatisfactory restoration work may be corrected by the Public Works Department. The permit holder shall be billed for all costs incurred by the County for the execution of the restoration construction. 60 7.8.2 Traffic Control and Public Safety Traffic controls, including detours for all utility work, shall conform to Chapter 8 of these Standards and the current MUTCD. A traffic control plan shall be required for Right of way Construction Permits that affect vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic. 7.9 Final Utility Adjustment to Finish Grade All utility covers which are located on proposed asphalt concrete pavement roadways shall be set to final elevation after paving. 7.10 Final Cleanup and Restoration In addition to restoration of the roadway, as described above, the responsible utility company or other permit holder shall care for adjacent areas as follows: 1. Roadways shall be cleaned and swept both during and after each workingday. 2. Disturbed soils shall be final graded, seeded, and mulched after installation of the utility. In limited areas, seeding and mulching by hand, or sod placement using approved methods, may be acceptable. 3. Ditches that are lined with erodible soil and subject to rapid flows shall require seeding,jute matting, netting, placement of sod, or rock lined to control erosion. 4. Any silting of downstream stormwater management facilities,whether ditches or pipe and catch basins, which results from utility installation, shall be cleaned and the work area restored to a stable condition as part of the site cleanup each day. 5. The repair and restoration of the right of way, including cleanup, shall be completed within the dates specified in the permit. Extensions to the completion date shall be approved by the County Engineer. 6. All temporary erosion control measures shall be removed at project completion and site stabilized. 61 8 Construction Control and Inspection 8.1 Basis for Control of the Work Work performed in the construction or improvement of County roads, whether by or for a private developer, by County forces, or by County contractor, shall be done in accordance with these Standards and approved plans and specifications. It is emphasized that no work may be started until such plans are approved. Any revision to such plans shall be approved by the County Engineer before being implemented. The County Engineer shall have authority to enforce these Standards within existing right of way or right of way to be dedicated to the county in the future. The County Engineer shall delegate staff engineers, assistants, and inspectors as necessary to inspect the work, and they shall exercise such authority as the County Engineer may delegate. Provisions of the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications shall apply, with the term "Engineer"therein construed to be the County Engineer. 8.2 Temporary Traffic Control All traffic control and traffic control devices shall be as specified in the latest edition of the MUTCD. The Project Engineer shall submit temporary traffic control plans for review and approval. During the progress of the work, barriers and warning signs shall be erected and maintained by the contractor as necessary or as directed by the County Engineer for the protection of the traveling public. The barriers shall be properly lighted when necessary. 8.2.1 Interim Traffic Control The developer/contractor shall be responsible for interim traffic control during construction on or along traveled County roads. When road work is to be performed on County roads that are open to traffic, the developer/contractor is required to submit a traffic control plan for approval by the County Engineer prior to beginning the work. Traffic control shall follow the guidelines of the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications. All barricades, signs and flagging shall conform to MUTCD requirements. Signs shall be legible and visible and shall be removed at the end of each workday if not applicable after construction hours. 62 All construction and maintenance operations shall be planned to keep interference with traffic to a minimum.Work shall be planned so that closure of intersecting roads, road approaches, or other access points is held to a minimum. Adequate provision shall be made to safeguard any open excavation, and shall include barricades, lights, flaggers, or other protective devices as may be necessary or as requested by the County Engineer. The storage of materials on through roadways and shoulders shall not be permitted. Parking of vehicles on through roadways shall be kept to a minimum. 8.2.2 Temporary Road Closures and Detours When work restricting normal operation of a road cannot be avoided, the party doing the work shall accomplish the following: 1. Complete an application to Perform Work on County Road Rights of Way. 2. Identify any restriction(s) during the pre-construction meeting, or when no pre-construction meeting is required identify restriction(s)when the application issubmitted. 3. Complete a traffic control plan. 4. Notify the County at least 48 hours before work begins. 5. Ensure all required signs are in place before workbegins. 6. Notify the County when the restriction is removed. When temporary road closures up to 12 hours long cannot be avoided, a traffic control and detour plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works with a permit application, a minimum of 10 days in advance of any planned closure. Approved notice signage shall be in place a minimum of seven (7) days prior to any closure. In unique situations where closure of a county roadway is being considered for a continuous period exceeding 12 hours, the proponent should contact the Department of Public Works to review the feasibility of the closure. A continuous road closure exceeding 12 hours requires approval by the Board of County Commissioners.. Providing that Public Works recommends approval of such a closure, the application package shall be submitted a minimum of six (6) weeks prior to implementation. In these cases, approved notice signage shall be in place a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to any closure. On major projects involving closures or significant inconvenience to road users, the developer may be required to notify by mail, or in person, residents and businesses directly affected. The 63 Department of Public Works Public Information Section may notify the appropriate public agencies and media outlets. Scheduled restrictions shall also be posted to the Mason County website. 8.2.3 Haul Routes If the construction of a proposed development is determined by the County Engineer to require special routing of large trucks or heavy construction equipment to prevent impacts on surrounding roads, residences or businesses, the developer/contractor shall be required to develop and use an approved haul route plan. When required, the haul route plan shall be prepared and submitted to the County Engineer and approved prior to beginning or continuing construction. The haul route plan shall address routing, hours of operation, signage and flagging, and daily maintenance. If the developer/contractor's traffic fails to use the designated haul route, the County Engineer may prohibit, or limit further work on the development until such time as the requirements of the haul route plan are complied with. The County Engineer may require the developer/contractor to document the haul route pavement condition prior to initiating work. Any necessary repairs to the road or right of way resulting from the construction activities shall be the responsibility of the developer/contractor. 8.2.4 Work Zone Clear Zone Work zones are divided into traffic spaces where motorists are allowed to travel and workspaces where workers perform their work activities. Keeping the spaces separate in work zones ensures both workers and the motoring public are as safe as possible. AASHTO Roadside Design Guide defines the work zone clear zone (WZCZ) as: "...the unobstructed relatively flat area impacted by construction that extends outward from the edge of the traveled way." The purpose of a WZCZ is to ensure the contractor's equipment, employee's private vehicles, and storage or stockpiling of project materials occur in an appropriate clear area. WZCZ criteria normally applies to hazards other than equipment and materials absolutely necessary to construction during a work shift. 64 The WZCZ shall be established at these distances measured from the outside edge of the traveled way: 535 mph = 10 feet 40 mph = 15 feet 45-50 mph = 20 feet During the actual hours of work, unless protected as described above, only materials necessary to construction shall be within the WZCZ, and only construction vehicles absolutely necessary to construction shall be allowed within the WZCZ or allowed to stop or park on the shoulder of the roadway. The Contractors nonessential vehicles and employee's private vehicles shall not be permitted to park within the WZCZ at any time unless protected as described above. During nonworking hours, equipment or materials shall not be within the WZCZ unless it is protected by permanent guardrail or temporary concrete barrier. The use of temporary concrete barrier shall be permitted only if the County Engineer approves the installation and location. Deviation from the above requirements shall not occur unless the Contractor has requested the deviation in writing and the County Engineer has provided written approval. 8.3 Right of Way Construction Inspection All road and stormwater management facility construction proposed or in progress and which relates to right of way development, control, and inspection shall be performed under the direction of the County Engineer. After written notification of project plan approval, and all required permits, financial guarantees, and necessary documentation have been acquired, a preconstruction conference may be scheduled. An effort shall be made to schedule conferences within five working days. A conference shall precede the beginning of construction and include the contractor, project engineer, utilities, and other parties affected. The County shall be notified a minimum of two (2)working days prior to: 1. Initial site work involving clearing and the installation of temporary water retention/detention and siltation control. 2. Trenching and placing of storm sewers and underground utilities such as sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, water, gas, power, telephone, signals, street lighting, fiber optic, and TV lines. 65 3. Any back-fill and compaction of storm sewers and underground utilities. 4. Completion of underground utilities, roadway grading and placement of gravel base(if required). Compaction tests and certifications shall be provided at the time of inspection. 5. Verify proper curb and sidewalk forming and preparation prior to placing concrete. 6. Verify curb and sidewalk placement and finish of concrete. 7. The placement and compaction of crushed surfacing base course and topcourse. 8. Prior to final acceptance of construction work, acceptance for maintenance and release of construction performance bonds, the developer/contractor shall pay any required fees, submit any required maintenance and defect financial guarantees, and be required to submit one two sets of final corrected plans (as-built) reflecting all minor and design plan changes of the road and stormwater management system. 9. The County shall be notified a minimum of three(3)working days prior to any paving with asphalt concrete pavement or Portland cement concrete pavement. 10. Prior to release of the maintenance guarantee, there shall be successful performance during the maintenance period, correction of defects, and the payment of any outstanding fees. 11. For roads designed more than 10% grade, developer shall provide written certification from a professional land surveyor that, after placement of gravel base the road grade is below12%. 8.4 Penalties for Failure to Notify for Inspection If an applicant fails to notify the county as required by the Road Standards, Mason County may require sampling and/or testing post-construction, either by the Project Engineer or Mason County. Costs for such testing and/or sampling shall be borne by the applicant. When such testing and/or sampling is required, the County may prohibit, or limit further work until all such tests and/or sampling have been completed and corrections made to the satisfaction of the County. In addition to this provision, the County reserves its right to bring any or all other enforcement action for the failure to notify. 66 8.5 Embankment Construction Control in Developments Provisions of the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications apply in all respects to development construction unless otherwise instructed by the County Engineer. The following elements are presented for clarification and emphasis: Embankment and Cut Section Compaction -Compaction of the top 2 feet of fill subgrade and top 6 inches of cut subgrade shall meet a minimum 95 percent of maximum density in accordance with the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications. Subgrade fill below the top 2 feet shall be compacted to 90 percent of maximum density. Testing for Density - Prior to placing any surfacing material on the roadway, it shall be the responsibility of the developer/contractor to provide density test reports reviewed and approved by the Project Engineer. Optimum moisture content and maximum density shall be determined by methods cited in WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications or by other test procedures approved by the County Engineer. In fill sections, a minimum of one test shall be taken for every 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof and on each lift of embankment. In cut sections, the interval shall be every 100 feet of roadway. For work to be accepted, tests shall show consistent uniform density as required by tests referenced above. In cases where tests do not meet the minimum standard, corrective action shall be taken, such as adding water, aerating, replacing material or applying more compactive effort as directed by the Project Engineer. Retests shall show passing densities prior to placing the next lift of subgrade fill. For trenching in existing roads, see Figure 7-1 Finishing Subgrade -After the subgrade preparation has been completed, it shall be thoroughly checked by the developer/contractor using a level, string line, crown board, or other means to determine that the subgrade conforms to the typical section or special plan conditions prior to placing any surfacing material. 8.6 Asphalt Paving Control and Acceptance When paving with HMA in traffic lanes, including lanes for ramps, truck climbing, weaving, and speed changes, and the specified compacted course thickness is greater than 0.10 foot, the acceptable level of compaction shall be a minimum of 92 percent of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO test method T 209. The level of compaction attained shall be determined as the average of not less than 5 nuclear density gauge tests taken on the day the mix is placed and after completion of the finish rolling, at randomly 67 selected locations within each lot. The quantity represented by each lot shall be no greater than a single day's production or approximately 400 tons, whichever is less. Asphalt concrete pavement not meeting the prescribed minimum density standard shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory material. Cores may be used as an alternate to the nuclear density gauge tests and shall be taken within 48 hours of the placement of the mix. At the start of paving, if requested by the County, a compaction test section shall be constructed to determine the compatibility of the mix design, in accordance with section 5-04. Compatibility shall be based on the ability of the mix to attain the specified minimum density of 92 percent of the maximum density determined by AASHTO test method T 209. Following determination of compatibility, the Contractor is responsible for the control of the compaction effort. If the County does not request a test section, the mix shall be considered compactable. HMA constructed under conditions other than listed above shall be compacted based on test point evaluation of the compaction train. The test point evaluation shall be performed in accordance with instructions from the County. The number of passes with an approved compaction train, required to attain the maximum test point density, shall be used on all subsequent paving. In addition to the randomly selected locations for tests of the control lot, the County reserves the right to test any area which appears defective and to require the further compaction of areas that fall below acceptable density readings. 8.7 Survey Control All survey control monuments, including existing monuments that are disturbed, lost, destroyed or removed during surveying or construction shall be replaced by a Professional Land Surveyor(PLS) licensed in the State of Washington, in accordance with WAC 332-120 and recognized good practice of land surveying. All surveyed monuments, horizontal or vertical, tied, placed, replaced, or calculated shall be referenced to the coordinate system and meridian or vertical datum used. The controlling monuments used shall be specified. Survey control monuments shall be constructed as shown on the approved construction plans, in conformance with the approved details for survey monuments. Survey monuments conforming with Figure 8-1, as approved by the County Engineer, shall be placed in County roads at: 1. Points of curvature 2. Points of tangent 68 3. Intersections 4. Centers of cul-de-sacs 5. As needed for intervisibility 6. As required by the County Engineer If a PI falls within the paved roadway surface, a PI monument may replace the corresponding PC and PT monuments. Monuments placed in landscape medians shall be marked with a sign, not more than 5 feet away,with "SURVEY MARKER Do Not Disturb" Road monuments may be offset to the paved shoulder and adequately described including offset. For recorded subdivisions, survey monuments shall be placed at all exterior boundary corners and angle points. A signed and sealed statement from a registered surveyor that all monuments and corners indicated on the subdivision plat have been set and are in good condition shall be required prior to final plat approval. A legal survey conforming to Chapter 58.09 RCW shall be filed with the County Auditor and/or the County Engineer showing methods used to establish the monument's position with references establishing the monument's location. Formal recorded documents shall contain the registered surveyor's certification. Monumentation shall be marked with the surveyor's certification number in accordance with Chapter 58.09 RCW. 8.8 Call Before You Dig Builders in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) are responsible for timely notification of utilities in advance of any construction in right of way or utility easements. 69 9 Permits and Standards for Use and Improvements to County Right of Way 9.1 Authority and Purpose It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a permit process and standards for regulating the opening, improvements, and use of county rights of way by persons, firms or entities requiring use of and access to the County right of way for road and drainage purposes. Improvements and use of County right of way that is opened within maintained or unmaintained areas is permitted by standards outlined in Chapter 7. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter do not convey any vested right or ownership interest in any County right of way. County right of way improved pursuant to this chapter shall be open for use by the public except in those cases where specific conditions in a temporary use permit restrict the use of the right of way for safety reasons. 9.2 Permit Required Any improvements, alterations, utility installation or expansion, logging, and drainage activities requires a Permit to Perform Work in County right of way issued by the Department of Public Works. No unopened County right of way or unmaintained road within a county right of way shall be privately improved, altered, expanded upon, or used for access or utilities purposes, nor shall development approval necessitating such improvements or use be granted, unless a permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter. Right of way use approvals issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall remain in effect. However, subsequent additional uses or improvements to said right of way shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. The County Engineer may issue a permit to the applicant upon filing of a complete application, payment of fees, posting of any required financial sureties, recording of covenants and dedication of additional right of way, if required. Issuance of a permit authorizes the construction of road and drainage improvements and use of the county right of way only for the purposes identified in the permit. 9.3 Permit Type and Requirements The permit type and requirements shall be as defined within the appropriate category of Right of Way Use Permits that follow. 70 Category 1 Right of Way Use Permit A Category 1 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for use of and improvements to unopened county right of way or a privately maintained road when the applicant desires the County to assume maintenance responsibilities for the road and drainage improvements to be constructed or when such improvements are required in connection with other development approvals. Required Improvements: A Category 1 Permit shall specify the minimum improvements required by the County Engineer. The road dimensions and design shall be in accordance with the Road Standards. The road shall be constructed from the point of connection with a county-maintained road to and across the applicant's property frontage. The storm drainage requirements shall be in accordance with the Mason County Storm Water Management Ordinance, Mason County Code, as it now exists or is hereafter amended. Construction of required improvements shall be completed by the applicant prior to issuance of a building permit. All Construction work and restoration work required by the permit shall be completed within one year of the permit's issuance. In addition, conditions may be imposed to assure compliance of the permit with other county adopted plans, policies, standards, and regulations. The applicant shall be responsible for proper notice to the County requesting the necessary inspections and final approval. The applicant shall assume sole responsibility for the safe and adequate operation and maintenance of any improvements within or adjacent to the county right of way during the time the permit is in effect. If road name is nonexistent, a road name shall be applied for through the addressing division in the Mason County Department of Community Development for approval. Survey: When considered necessary by the County Engineer to adequately define the limits of the right of way, the applicant shall be responsible for the survey of the right of way by a Washington State licensed Professional Land Surveyor at the applicant's cost. Right of way Dedication: The applicant may be required to deed additional right of way across property under his/her ownership when necessary to fulfill the minimum road right of way width prescribed by the design standards. Notification to Adiacent Property Owners Required: The department shall obtain verification via certified mail receipts that all owners of the property abutting on each side of that portion of the right of way that has been requested for use or improvement have been contacted. Objections made by abutting property owners shall be resolved by the applicant to the maximum extent practical to the satisfaction of the department prior to the issuance of the permit. Maintenance Bond: Prior to the final approval of construction, a maintenance bond or other acceptable surety must be posted and maintained by the applicant for a period of two years (See Section 7.2.1). Reimbursement by Other Property Owners: When an applicant makes road improvements in accordance with Chapter 10.3 of these Standards, Category 1 Right of Way Use Permit, and adjacent property 71 owners benefit from the improvements, the applicant may enter into a reimbursement agreement with the County to recoup a pro rata share of the costs of the improvements, in accordance with RCW Chapter 35.72 from adjacent property owners subsequently allowed to use the improvements. Category 2 Right of Way Use Permit A Category 2 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for use of and improvements to an unopened county right of way when the maintenance responsibilities for the improvements will rest with the applicant and all abutting property owners using the improvements. Required Improvements: A Category 2 Permit shall specify the minimum improvements required by the County Engineer. The road dimensions and design shall be in accordance with the Road Standards. At a minimum, the applicant will be required to construct half a road on the applicant's side of the right of way. The road will be constructed from the point of connection to a County maintained road or a road constructed under a previous permit, to and across the applicant's property frontage. Subsequent permits issued for the same right of way will require that improvements be made that further improve the road to accommodate the ultimate average daily traffic volume. Storm drainage requirements shall be in accordance with Mason County Storm Water Management Ordinance, Mason County Code, as it now exists or is hereafter amended. Construction of required improvements shall be completed by the applicant and accepted prior to issuance of a building permit. Construction work and all restoration work required by the permit shall be completed within one year of the permit's issuance. Covenant: The applicant will be required to complete, sign, and record a covenant as a condition of approval for a Category 2 Permit; the covenant document will be prepared by County staff. This covenant will be legally binding and run with the land. The covenant does not replace or imply the existence of a formal road maintenance agreement. The covenant shall be filed and recorded with the Mason County Auditor prior to permit issuance. The covenant shall contain the following: 1. A statement that access to the applicant's property is across an unmaintained road, that the County is not responsible for maintenance of the road and the applicant acknowledges a joint responsibility with other property owners accessing the right of way for the maintenance and improvements made thereon. Maintenance responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, maintenance of the road and shoulder surfacing, signs, storm drainage facilities andvegetation control. 2. A statement that the covenant is binding on the successors and assigns of the property owner. Survey: When considered necessary by the County Engineer to adequately define the limits of the right of way, the applicant shall be responsible for the survey of the right of way by a Washington State licensed Professional Land Surveyor at the applicant's cost. Right of way Dedication: The applicant may be required to deed additional right of way across property under his/her ownership when necessary to fulfill the minimum road right of way width prescribed by said 72 road standards for the road functional classification as identified in the permit. Notification to Adiacent Property Owners Required: The department shall obtain verification via certified mail receipts that all abutting property owners on that portion of the right of way requested for use or improvement have been contacted by the proponent. Objections made by abutting property owners shall be resolved by the applicant to the maximum extent practical prior to the issuance of the permit. Category 3 Right of Way Use Permit A Category 3 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for use of and improvements to an unopened County right of way or unmaintained road for the specific purpose of providing bike/pedestrian/equestrian access for trail purposes. The Category 3 Permit is limited to non-profits, organized community clubs, groups, and organizations. Upon the completion of trail improvements approved under a Category 5 Permit the maintenance responsibilities for the trail rest with the applicant(s). Required Improvements: Improvements will consist of the construction of soft-surface trail improvements limited generally to the removal of brush and vegetation and generally avoiding tree removal. Removal of trees larger than four inches in diameter will require approval of the department during the permitting process and prior to actual trail construction. In addition, conditions may be imposed to assure compliance of the permit with other County adopted plans, policies, standards and regulations. Construction of the required improvements shall be completed and approved by the County Engineer prior to final approval. The applicant shall be responsible for proper notice to the County Engineer requesting the necessary inspections and approval. The applicant shall assume sole responsibility for the safe and adequate operation and maintenance of any improvements within the County right of way. Construction Impacts: Construction of trails shall always be approached from a low impact, multi-use point of view. Trails shall be placed to minimize impacts to vegetation and adjacent properties and improve safety. Survey: Prior to construction of the trail, Mason County will provide survey centerline markings to �L ensure proper placement of the trail improvements near or on the edge of the right of way. Notification to Adiacent Property Owners Required: The department shall obtain verification via certified mail receipts that all owners of the property abutting on each side of that portion of the right of way that has been requested for use or improvement have been contacted. Objections made by abutting property owners shall be resolved by the applicant to the maximum extent practical prior to the issuance of the permit. Future Vehicular Access: A Category 5 Permit does not preclude future development of the right of way. Future development of the right of way must include consideration of non-motorized transportation and public access. If the County finds it necessary to utilize the right of way for any future purpose, the applicant shall not be reimbursed for the removal of any improvements or other costs incurred by the applicant. 73 Signs: Mason County shall supply, maintain, and pay for all required signs identified by the County Engineer. A sign shall be posted which states that"Trail Not Maintained by the County." Preliminary Approval: Prior to making improvements the applicant shall receive a permit from Mason County authorizing said improvements. Final Approval: The final approval shall be issued by the department upon inspection and completion of the construction of the required improvements. The County Engineer shall make the appropriate notice upon official County right of way records. Application Permit Fees: For the purposes of this Category 3 Permit, Mason County shall have the discretion to waive fees associated with this application. Partnerships between communities and the County enhance cooperation in the realization of bike/pedestrian/equestrian systems at minimal expense to the community and the general public. Category 4 Right of way Use Permit(Road Approach/Encroachment Permit) A Category 4 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required when a property owner is requesting permanent or temporary private facilities (Driveways, logging, roads, parking, etc.)to an existing road in a County right of way. This permit applies to unmaintained roads constructed prior to the effective date of this manual or unmaintained roads constructed under a Category 2 Permit wherein the road abuts the applicant's property. The maintenance responsibilities for the road rest with the applicant and all abutting property owners having access to the road. Temporary facilities shall include all uses not intended to last longer than one year in duration. The permit will specify minimum improvements required by the County. At a minimum, the permit will address road construction, safety, erosion control, drainage and right of way restoration requirements. In addition, conditions may be imposed to assure compliance with other adopted County plans, policies, standards, and regulations. Upon termination of the use of the right of way, the applicant shall be required to abandon and restore the right of way and designated under the permit conditions. A surety may be required to insure proper restoration. Required Improvements: The Category 4 Permit is also referred to as a Road Approach/Encroachment Permit and shall incorporate the requirements of a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 4 of these road Standards and These permits shall be in compliance with these standards and Mason County Code 12.08 Highway Approaches. A building permit issued by the Mason County Building Department shall not pass a final inspection until the county engineer or their designee has verified that permitted access exists or an approach permit has been issued for the intended use. Category 5 Right of Way Use Permit(Utility Permit) A Category 5 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement, adjustment, and relocation of all above and below ground utility facilities that are located within the county right- of-way. 74 Required Improvements: The Category 5 Permit is also referred to as a Utility Permit and shall incorporate the requirements of a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 7 of these road Standards and Mason County Code 12.24 Utilities on road rights-of-way. Franchise Agreement, Master Road Use Agreement or Private Line Occupancy Permit is required before A Utility Permit can be issued. Category 6 Right of Way Use Permit(Moving Permit or Special Motorized Vehicle Permit) A Category 6 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for revisions to the movement of vehicles, materials, and structures with the opened right of way. These permits shall be in compliance with these standards and Mason County Code 10.44 Size, Weight, and Load and 12.36 Closed or Restricted Roads. The Category 6 Permit is also referred to as a Moving Permit or a Special Motorized Vehicle Permit. Permitted uses of the right of way include log hauling, overweight/overwidth and overheight loads, commercial hauling, haul routes. Special Motorized Vehicle Permits are used for emergency situation during road restrictions. Category 7 Right of Way Use Permit(Road Use Permit) A Category 7 Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for private events which extend into the rights-of- way or affect the ordinary use of public streets, sidewalks, traffic etc. and/or generates considerable public participation. For practical purposes, this includes but not limited to parades, fun runs, cycling, temporary work or non-permanent items within the right-of-way. There is also a special use permit used during road weight restrictions. The Category 7 Permit is also referred to as a Road Use Permit. For these permits, other than road weight restrictions, a traffic control plan,vicinity map and proof of commercial general liability and bodily injury/ property damage insurance for the duration of the event along with an endorsement naming the County as an additional insured on the policy are required with the permit not less than thirty(30) days prior to event. Depending on the scope, the County Engineer may require a Road Use Waiver, public/business notifications or other special provisions for safety and traffic control measures. 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W§ 7 2 §r « D-ow 2< a / ) 0,0 Ld )` / \ (/\ \ j � ( / w , . 0 LLJ in � ( \i « I � 7 § � § §® ' '\\ \ k - [ mz ) y : y "may } ;IL ° "E( ) /� /! | § / - < zo w /A z / $ PC w\ / MN ( 00 �m m N FFW a > YOZ ��yN F�wmo li �Zj UO WmGFFraI 0 a- a � W WO < J a a y 6 m Q O�O JG mZUM 5 m o - Z U6m N mY mg N �UJ � mm WUem m rc a z W� •� a �o� i �� iu�i cmirc m zmm F Z i W J Z Q U c o c W En N 0 � Z En eL -i o z w a w (n ti L Q bi U C �U m �I m Q Y10 V 1 U 73 m T� 1 e � \ m E Iv m }o N ; m 8l U U �m on N Vo O Zz OW `o Qa a z n e o m 0 00 0 w rn iy —Urban Major Approach—Planter Strip. Grading and restoration beyond the end of the road approach shall be done to provide a smooth, passable, and safe transition. Access to the abutting property shall be controlled along the access centerline from the county right of way or easement into the property for50 feet minimum. New road approaches that would create a four-legged intersection are desirable. 4.3.3 Construction Criteria All approaches shall be paved to the right of way tine or 3 feet beyond the end of the radius, whichever is greater, with a minimum of 3-inch compacted depth of Hot Mix Asphalt(HMA) over minimum 2-inch compacted depth crushed surfacing top course, or minimum 6-inches of reinforced Portland Cement concrete, If an existing County maintained road is gravel,an approach constructed of 4-inch compacted depth crushed surfacing top course is acceptable. All approaches to County roads shall not exceed plus or minus 2%for 10 feet. Wherever possible, the outer edge of an approach shall not be constructed closer than 70 feet to a bridge, culvert, or other structure that may warrant end protection using barriers or guardrail. 4.3.4 Temporary Road Approach A temporary road approach shall be constructed in accordance with the residential road approach requirements except paving. Grading and restoration beyond the end of the road approach shall be done to provide a smooth, passable, and safe transition to the existing facility. Temporary road approaches should preserve native vegetation to the extent feasible and avoid existing trees. No site work may commence until a permit for the temporary road approach has been issued and the temporary approach constructed.All temporary road approaches shall be removed, and the right of way restored within 180 days from the date of approval. One extension of this permit time may be granted for a period not to exceed an additional 180 days. 4.3.5 Failure to Construct Properly In addition to all other enforcement remedies, any person, firm, partnership, association,joint venture; corporation or other entity who fails to construct an approach property shall be required to compensate the County for the improvement or removal of the approach. Compensation shall include administration time as well as equipment and materials to remove or improve the approach. Reimbursement shall be made to the Mason County Department of Public Works. 42 Mason County Road Standards Enacted Wxxl)v)ac ORDINANCE NUMBER 2024- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF MASON COUNTY CODE TITLE 10, 12 & 14 AND ADOPTING THE MASON COUNTY ROAD STANDARDS MANUAL WHEREAS,RCW 36.86.070- 080 requires the County to adopt uniform definitions and design standards for county roads;and WHEREAS, RCW 36.80.030 and RCW 36.75.050 provide that the County Engineer has the authority for preparing standards for construction of roads and bridges; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer has prepared a Mason County Road Standards Manual that updates current standards to comply with applicable standards, guidance, and sound engineering practice; and WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners find a need to update Title 12 and 14 of the County Code to adopt the updated County Road Standards; and, WHEREAS, additional amendments were also needed in Title 10, 12 and 14 of the Mason County; and WHEREAS, Mason County citizens, stakeholders and outside agencies have been afforded opportunities to review and comment on the proposed Road Standards and code amendments; and WHEREAS, Mason County Road Standards went through SEPA review, and a Determination of Non-significance was published on June 15, 2023. The public comment period ended on June 29, 2023 and no public comments were received; and WHEREAS,the Mason County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on May 7, 2024 to consider written and oral testimony on the proposed ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted in support of the regulations imposed by this ordinance. Section 2. Mason County Code Chapter 10.44, 'Standard Road and,' adopted by Resolution 869, is amended as shown on Attachment A. Section 3: Mason County Code Chapter 12.04, ', adopted by Resolution 869, is amended as shown on Attachment B. Section 4. Mason County Code Chapter 12.05 `Use of and Improvements to Unopened or Unmaintained Roads Within the County Rights of Way is added to the Code as shown on Attachment C. Section 5. Mason County Code Chapter 12.08, `Highway Approaches,' adopted by Resolution 2021-03 8, is amended as shown on Attachment D. Section 6, Mason County Code Chapter 12.24, `Utilities on Road Rights-of- Way,' adopted by Resolution 115-06, is amended as shown on Attachment E. Section 7. Mason County Code Chapter 14.28, 'Addressing Ordinance,' adopted by Ordinance 44-10, is amended as shown on Attachment F. ADOPTED this day of , 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Randy Neatherlin,Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kevin Shutty,Vice Tim Whitehead, Sharon Trask, Commissioner Ch. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Title 10-VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Chapter 10.44 SIZE,WEIGHT AND LOAD Chapter 10.44 SIZE, WEIGHT AND LOAD Sections: 10.44.005 Overweight and over-dimension vehicle permits—Regulations and Statutes adopted by reference-1+iIizat0 (a) The most current Washington State Statues in Chapter 46.44 are adopted by reference. (b) The most current Washington State Commercial Vehicle Guide prepared by multiple Washington state agencies, is adopted as the policy of Mason County. (cb) The board of commissioners of Mason County hereby authorizes and directs the Mason County engineer to utilize these regulations and conditions as applicable underfor this chapter. (Res. 230, 1972; Res. No. 120-09, 12-22-2009) 10.44.010 ^16-tsi -o Wid-th limit, permit Required. Permits are required when any vehicle combination,and/or equipment or machinery being moved exceeds the dimensional and/or weight limits set forth in RCW 46.44, as amended, upon any public highway under the jurisdiction of Mason County without first obtaining a permit from the County. The tetal eut-ride width ef any vehiele OF lead theireenen Shall not exceedeight feet: pFevided,that in any nstance where it is necessary te extend a . . . rer beyond the extreme left er right of the body,the sarne may be done despite the fact that this results an a width an excess ef eight feet, but n . . a rror shall extend FnE)Fe than five inches beyand the extFeFne limits of the body; provided,further,that in these instances wheFe at as necessary to install fenders on the reaF wheels of vehicles to reduce wheel SpFay,the sarne may be dene despite the far-#that thffi_-; in�;;vVid-th On exceSs of eight feet; Providing sweh fe.nd-eFs are Made of ruwhhe.r expansion of the tires: provided fffther, however,that safety appliances such as cleaFance lights, Fula rails, binder chains and appurtenances such as door handles,door hinges and turning signal brackets, may extend beyond the extreme left or right of the bedy despite the fact that this results an a width an excess of eight feet but na appliances or appurtenances can extend Fn()Fe than two inches beyond the extreme limits of the body. (Res. 78§ 1 (46.44.010), 1970). 19.^4129 nn.,.,am....... height—Impaired elearanee signs. level surface upon which the vehicle stands: PFOvWed,that autemebHe transporters shall not exceed fourteen feet and that these height hmitations shall not apply to autherized eFneFgency vehicles ar Fepair equipment of a public utility engaged in Feasenably necessaFy operation.The provisions of this section shall n0t Felieve the owner or eperated;and ne liability shall aaarsh*-ne t-he st-at-p- Asir t-Re ;any eeunty, eity,tev.fn A-.r ethe.r pelitieal subdiv i seen by Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 1 of 14 Washingten State Highway Celmilmleirssie-In are eFeeted and maintainedd Ae.n.the Fight side ef any such publie highway: FWFal aFeas at a distance ef net less than three hundred fifty feet and net mere than five hundred feet,frem eaGh (Res 78§ 9 (46.44.0201), 197-0) 10 AA 030 Maximum lengths. (a) it is unlawful fer any peFSeR te eperate upon the publie highways ef thus eewRty any vehiele having an overall 'ength,w0th er;.AVwthA_,A In-ac-I on Pexce-tess Ref*Wrty five feet,except that an aute stage shall not e)(Geed an E)veFall length, inclusive ef frent and rear bumpers, ef forty feet, but the eperatien ef any such aute stage upen the public highways shall be limited as determiRed by the State Highway CO m . (b) it as unlawful for any person to operate on the highwaY5 Of thi5 county any combination of vehicies which .,+-,i..s a vehicle of which the permanent 5tFUCt i5 an exceS5 of forty feet ef a nenstinger stee-Fed-tra-c-teff-and-sefflitrailer whieh has an eveFall length in exe-ess ef sixty feet withe-A lead .,f si..+.,fi....f.,.,+..,i+h I..-..J (d) It is unlawful for any person te eperate en the highway5 Of thi5 county any cembination consisting of a tFUCI( and trailer, or any lawful combination ef three vehicles,with an overall length,with or without load, an exce55 Of SiXty five feet,er a combination consisting ef a tractor and a 5tingeF 5teered 5emitrailer which has an overall length in excess Of 56)(ty five feet witheut lead or an exce55 Of 5eventy five feet with lead. n u (f) These 'ength limitatiens shall net apply te vehicles tFaRSPeFtiRg peles, pope, FnaehineFy eF etheF objeets ef a emerg ney repair of public service faeilitie5 Or properties, but On re5pect to night transportation eveFy 5HCh veh"cle and load thereon shall be equipped w4 a sufficient number of clearaRce IaMPS E)R both 5ides a marker IaMP5 upon the extreme ends ef any projecting load to clearly mark the diFnen5iOn5 of such load, (Res 74 § 9 (46.44.030), 197(Y) , or any portion of the front vehicle of a cernbination of vehicles,shall not extend more than three feet beyE)nd the frent wheels of such vehicle er the frent bumper, if equipped with frOnt hU.n per Ne veNcle shall be operated upen the public highways with any part E)f the perManent strUctUre E)F IE) extending in excess of fifteen feet h.,.,end the .teF of the last axle of such. .,hi.-I., (Res 78 f. 'I (46.44.034), 197l11 Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 2 of 14 Except as provided on Sectk)n 10.44.060, it is unlawful for any person to operate upon the pubkc hughway&-Gf tWs county any cornbinatk)n of veNcles consisting of more than two veNcles. For the purposes of tNs section a another axle to the tFaCteF ef a tFLIGI(tFaeter semitraileF and/OF pole trailer GeMbiRation in such a way that it supports a proportional ShaFe ef the load of the seffiitFaileF and/eF pole tFailer shall not be deemed a sepaFate vehmele but fer all PUFPeses shall be considered a paFt of the tFUCIE tractoF. FOF the purposes of this seetien a cenveFteF gP--;;r in conveFting a semitFaileF to a full traileF shall not be deerned a separate vehicle but for all (Res 79§ 1 (46.44.0361), 197-0) Notwith5tanding the provisions of Section 10.44.050 and subject to such rules and regulation5 governi theiF operation as Fnay be adopted by the State Highway Commission operation of the following combinations is combination; (2) A combination consisting of three trucks or truek tractors used in driveaway service where two E) vehmeles are towed by the third an double saddlemount position. maxamum aliewed an Sectaon 10.44.090 upon the payment of the fee5 5et forth an RCW 46.44.095 and on such highways and subject to such teFM5 and conditions a5 the State Highway CemrniS56on shall prescribe pursuant to the provisions of RCW 46.44.095: provided,that any 5tate patrol officer who shall find any person operating a vehacle an vaelataon of the conditions of a 5pecial permit issued undeF this section may confiscate 5uch permit and forwaFd at to the State Highway Commission which Fnay return at to the permittee OF revoke,cancel,OF 5U5pend it. /o :78§ 1 Inc nn n2791 99:70 10.44.070- nn.,.,*.•.. uFn grosswCFghis—Aulp f- +.,.. (a) it is unlawful to operate any vehicle upon the pubhe highwaY5 with a gF05S weight including lead upon any eme awle thereef in excess of eighteen thousand pounds. It is winl-am.ffuil to epeFate any ene axle upon the pubkc highways with a gross weight including lead upon Leh ene .n.,in excess of eigh+eeR thousand ., n4s twn;;Mier --v.gith a gFess weight ineluding lead in excess eftwenty eight theusand peun w4 a gross weight including load in excess of thirty two thousand pounds. it is unlawful to operate any two axle trader upon the public highways with a gress weight including load, on excess of thirty six thousand pounds. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 3 of 14 SUPPE)Fted UPE)n thFee axles OF ffiffe with a gFess weight ineluding lead in excess ef thiFty six theusand pounds. (c) it is unlawful to operate any vehiele upen the publie highways equipped with two amles spaGed less than seven feet apart, unless the two axles aFe Se CORStFUcted and mounted on such a manneF te ffevWe than the Fnamm — ght allowed fOF Eme axle er two amies speeified an subseetion (a)above. (Res 78§ 1 (nc nn 040) 19701 Subject to the 5 weights specified an subsection (a) of Section 10.44.070, unlawful to operate any vehicle upon the public highway5 with a gFO55 weight iRcluding load, upon any tiFe concentrated upoR the 5Urface ef the highway in exces5 of five hundred fifty pound5 peF inch width of 5uch tire, up to a maximurn wedth of twelve inche5,and for a tiFe having a width of twelve inche5 or more there 5hall be allowed a twenty the law, shall be hP*;.AvPPn.*.h.p flanges ef the Fim. FeF the P61FPose of this seetien,the width Af tires case ef pneurnatic tires shall be the maximum overall normal inflated width as stipulated by the manufacturer when anfl-ted to the pressure specified and without load thereon. (Dom 74 § 1 (46.44.042), 197M 1A AA AAA\A/hooll»co�•��+ter of+ � (1) The total gFe55 weight, including load, E)R any group ef axles of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, wheFe the dastance between the fir5t and last axles ef any greup of axles is eighteen feet ............ not exceed that set forth an the fellewing tab4,e-. k4heelh-u-o of a gFoup of-.wles of a vehicle.. _R feet ems 48 5 32,000 6 32,000 7 32,000 $ 82,619 3 333,,5880 4:0 334,550 34 335,550 14 36,830 13 38,350 -14 39,870 Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 4 of 14 35 4�;49s �6 42 ,930 3� 44,459 46,000 (2) WheFe the wheelbase of any vehicle eF GeMbiRation of vehicles is eighteeR feet 9F FneFe,the gFess. we ght iRcluding lead ef the vehicle A-F GA-mbiRation of veh.cles must net exeeed that given fer the .,c+iye distances; it the fellewing table: 479 46()98 4=9 47,9BB 2-0 48,000 24 49,000 22-2 50,000 2-3 51,349 2-4 52,670 2-5 54,008 2-6 55,108 22-7 56,2()8 2-9 2-9 -30 3-1 69,398 32- 61,149 -33 61,719 334 62,289 62,868 -36 8 8 39 0 39 0 49 65,500 41 66,000 42 �8 43 44 67 45 8 46 68,500 47 69,000 49 69,509 49-50 �8 �8 T 72,()()8 %VhPn *nchp,; ;;rp Indpr,;*x*nrhp,;take lewer; sex inches er ever take higher. (Res 74 § 'I (46.44.044), 197l11 Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 5 of 14 if) AA 100 Penalties for violations misdemeanor and upon first convietweR theFeef shall be fined a basic fine ef Ret less than twenty five dell.ar-s shall be funed a h-asic fine ef net less than fifty dellaFS AeF FneFe than one hundFed dellars;and upen a thmFd eF subsequent cenvictien shall be fined a fine of net less than ., a hur.. Fed dellarc PA-t up P_.wc_-.P_sr_A-f tp_n peuRds,the additional fine shall be three cents peF peuRd feF each peun exeess weightj and- if the execess weight is teR thebisand Pe6lRdS eF eveF,the fiRe'-;hall be fR-'-'F cents may s spend the additienal fine fE)F emeess weight up te five theusand pounds and feF excess weight ever five theusand pounds may apply the sehedule ef additienal fines as if the e)Eeess weight eveF five theusapA pounds were the ORly excess weight, but in no case shall the basic fine be 5uspended. (c) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,justice ceurts having venue shall hav-- (b) in additien te, but net an liew ef-,the abeve basic fines,sweh persen shall be fined twe cents peF peund fer `�`cctT'vr"r. uweight" , Means the poundage in excess of the ma)(mFnuFn gress weight prescribed by SectiORS 10.44.070 through 10.44.090-pkis theweights allowed by Sectffian5 10 AA 11n and 10.44.120. (Res 74 § 1 (46.44.0451), 1970) 10 44 11() Excess weight- -Discretion of arresting offiror in addotmen to the hmitatieRs ef Seetieenss 110.44.070 through 10.44.090, Of the gress axle weight is REA mere than five hundFed peunds in exces-s ef the - 5 axle weight feF ene axle, and if the gFess weight ef twe axles spaced less than seven feet apart is net mere than ene thousand pounds in excess of the maximum grass weight fer twe axles spaced less than seven feet apart,and if the gross weight of any group ef axles is not Fnere than fifteen hundred peunds in excess ef the maximum gress weight fer any group ef axles aGCeFdiRg tO the wheelbase spacing ef the greup ef axles as shewn in the Maximum gress lead table ef Sectien 10.44.090 and if the gress weight ef-;;tv.ge ;;xlp wpherlp net mere than RAP theusand peund-s-in excess ef the legal gFeSS weight fer a.xle veheele, and if the gFess weight ef a thFee ;;mlp yphec-lp k Ret mere than fifteen hundred pounds in e.wee-Sr.ef the maximum legal gFess weight fe-F sueh three axle vehiele, and Of the ma4w.......gi ef the combinatbon of vehicles,the arresting efficer may,within his discretion, permit the operater te preceed with his vehmele er vehmcles ffin cernbinatmon witheut penalty. For I.I.-pui poses of deterrniRiRg gross weights the actual scale weight taken by the arresting efficeF shall be prima facie evidence of such total gross weight. pFevent the habbiti-mal and rGeelmssirste-Int leaddiing ef vehieles abeve the maximum legal gross weight previded fer C.,.,NOR-R-S 10 AA 070 th Fe gh 10 AA nnn (Res 78§ 1 (Ac AA nAc1) 1970) Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 6 of 14 aFFesting e#€ise� twe axle Pelt-trailP_F GR_Rqh_i.RatiE)R eRgaged iR the epeFatieR ef hablliRg legS,Shall have an alle-mvable variatien in spaeed less than seveR feet apart Fnay exceed by net meFe thaR sixteen hundFed peunds the maximum gFess axle weight specified fE)F tWE)axles spaced less than seven feet apaFt, beiRg thiFty twe theusand pounds as pFevided in theusand 6ght hundFed pounds the maximum legal gre efvehieles,when fully lieensed as matted by law, being sixty eight the sand p nds c,ewRty Feadr*A rpach state highways autheFizing feF peFmit by the State Highway DepaFtment and will he by the couRty.A fee of five dollars feF 5uch county peffnit may be assessed by the board of couRty coMM455moneF5 which shall be deP05ited iR the couRty road fuRd.The special permit previded herein shall be I(newR a5 a "county leg telerance permit"and 5hall de5ignate the route or routes to be used,which shall first be appreved by the county engineer.Autherizatien of additional reute or reutes may be made at the discretion of the county by amendiRg the eFigiRal peRnit E)F by issuing a new peFMit Said peFmits shall be i_-;-_;m_,P_d_ OR a yeaFly basil tFanspeFting legs with weights amutherized- by state highway leg teleFaRee peFmits,te Feaeh a state highWay Surch addotu enal allowances shall be permitted by a special peRnit when involving county reads or using the penaltie5 prescribed by Section 10.44.100. For the PUFP05e of deteFMining gFO55 weight the actual Wale weight taken by the officer shall be prima facie evidence of such total gFE)55 weight. in the eveRt the gFE)55 weight is in excess ef the weight permitted by law,the officer may,withiR his discretion, permit the operator te proceed with has vehacies in cembmnation. (Res. w § 1 inc An nA7-1) 197-0) V-3.444-20- Minimum length of wheelbase it is unlawful to operate any vehicle with a wheelba5e between any twe axles thereof of less than three feet, sx ch. T For the purposes of this section,wheelbase shall be measured upen a straight line from center to center-Gf the vehmele axles de5ignated, (Res 78§ 1 (46 AA 050 197m NE)pa5senger type vehicle 5hall be operated en any public highway wkh any lead carried thereen exten beyond the line ef the fenders en the left side of such vehicle ner extending mere than sN inches beyond the line of the fenders en the right side themof. (Res 74 § 1 (46.44.060), 197401 Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 7 of 14 1941ra8 w equiFements I-railer••,h�HH�HR ].I,HR-TA..I,HR fl^JR Thp drawhar Ar Athpr r-.c;nnP4ffinn hetween vehicles combination shall be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the Vw.ved_vehic-fle en any grade wheFe epeFated. No trailer shall whip,weave or oscillate or fail to fellew substantially in the cauFse of the towing vehicle.When a disabled vehicle is being towed by FneaRS of laaF, ehain, FGpe,cable er similar means and the distanee between the towed vehiele and the towing vehicle exceeds fifteen feet theFe shall be fastened on sweh eonneetion in appFOXimately the eenteF theFeef a white flag or Gloth not less than twelve inehes squaFe. (Res 78§ 1(4 6 nn mm 1974 10.44.46020 Authority of engineer to close roads. f uFffing the.,,,.iod of j.,.,, aFy!St th.-,ugh r,,ceir.-heir 33,.-+„f an.,. eaF +The county road engineer or his designated representative may prohibit the operation thereon of motor trucks or other vehicles or impose limits as to the weight thereof,or may other restrictions as may be deemed necessary,whenever any such public highway by reason of rain,snow, climatic or other conditions,will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the operation of vehicles thereon be prohibited or restricted or the permissible weights thereof reduced as defined by RCW 46.44.080. i PeURGIS^r^«weight and te.pest Any such restriction,or limitations,or prohibiting any use or reducing the permissible weights of r.,-^" rRadr,.,,*"shall be appFeppiatappropriatelye s+gsignedfrs to that effect and the restrictions as posted shall be in effect on those roads so posted for the period of time such signs are in place. (Res. 78§ 1 (46.44.0801), 1970). 10.44.44030 Overweight or oversize permits required—Vehicles exempted. It is unlawful for any person to operate upon any county road of Mason County any vehicle which is overweight or oversize as defined by RCW 46.44,without having first obtained from the county road engineer a permit to so do; provided,that the provisions of this chapter shall not apply: (1) To vehicles having overall dimensions including load,if any,which do not exceed ten feet in width and/or fifteen feet in height above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands,and/or having a gross weight, including load,which does not exceed eighteen thousand pounds per axle and which are of the following types: (A) Farm or construction equipment,without pay load moving to or from work sites within Mason County during daylight hours if properly patrolled and flagged, (B) Vehicles having integral parts, but not loads,which put the vehicle in the category of oversize,for daylight moves, if properly patrolled and flagged; (2) To vehicles of governmental agencies or public utility companies making emergency moves. (Res. 78§ 1 (46.44.0901), 1970). 10.44.44040 Application—Fees—Permit conditions—Revoking permit. The county engineer is: (1) Authorized to require each person applying for an oversize or overweight permit to submit a written application which shows: Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 8 of 14 (A) Names and addresses of the applicants, (B) Type of vehicle, (C) License number of vehicle, (D) Tire,gross and license load, (E) Origin,destination and route, (F) If oversize: Loaded height,width and length, (G) Date and time of proposed move; (2) Authorized and directed to collect fees for such overweight or oversize permits in accordance with RCW 46.44. .The County has established these fees under the Public Works Fee Schedule Resolution,such fees to be deposited to the Mason County road fund; provided,that no such fees will be required of any governmental agencies or municipal corporations; (3) Authorized to prescribe for each such move authorized by permit the routes,speeds,dates and times, frequency,and other conditions of the permit to assure the safety of the public and to protect both public and private property; (4) Authorized to revoke any permit issued when the county engineerhe finds noncompliance with any provision of the permit; (5) Authorized to suspend for a period of thirty days from the date of such occurrence,the issuance of any permits to any person found in noncompliance with any of the provisions of this chapter,and upon taking such action he shall give notice of such to the permit holder and to the board of county commissioners,stating the nature of the infraction and the conditions of the suspension. (Res. 78§ 1 (46.44.0902), 1970). 90 44 10A Additional gracc Inad (a) A thFee axle tFuck epeffated- as_a Se-le unit aand- net in vihirCh ;an additienal gFess lead peffnit vv.eve.....nts en M-sen County Fe ads witte ut payment of any-dditieni,I Feer (b) When fully licensed to the maximurn gross weight permitted under RCW 46.44.040 and when opeFated combination with another vehicle,a three er ME)Fe axle truek tractor,a three E)F FnE)Fe axle truck and a three OF more axle dromedary truek tractor may be eligible upon application for a special twelve month permi IA;;d-; Af-;,,ch;gPh0cIP-; -;h;;'' nAt Pxc-,PPrJ the limits specified in RON 46 44 040 and the tire limits specified RGW 46.44.042. provided further,that the gFess weight of a three or more axle tFuck operated in combination with a two er three axle trailer shall not exceed seventy six thousand pounds, and the gFE)5S weight for a thFee er mere axle tFLICk tFactE)F operated in combination with a seMitFaileF shall not exceed seventy thFee thee-u-sand-tvies hundFed eighty peunds.Such speeial peFmits shall P-Mefle the peFMittee te eaFFY undue it ..W the r- iAs (c) When fully liceRsed te the maximum gross weight permitted Linder RCW 46.44.040 a thFee OF ME)Fe axle tFUCk or combination vehicle with fixed load Fnay be eligible undeF a special ninety day permit to be issued by Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 9 of 14 the Geunty read engineer te carry additienal gross leads beyORd the limit specified fer sup—h i.�Phaplp,; RCW P)(G--PP thiFty dellaFS fe—r the tetal excess weight ef the vehicle, ffeVWed the gFess weight ef the Wphwclp ;h;;'' net exceed eighty theusand peuRds.Such speeial peFFnits shall Pin-WIP thle PeFFnittee te caFFy such addit the T (d) The Geunty read engineer as hereby-a-U-theirized-te issue additieRal gress lead permits as herein previded and te designate reutes and Genditiens fer the permits such as te prevent uRdue injury te Geunty reads ancl bridges. 10 AA 9AA Speeial r enmi+c for extra wore ire the loaded vehicle stands,without, additiOR to the other requiremeRtS of this chapter,complying with the g a ven te a Fespensib—le membe-F ef r.---.r--.h GefflpaRy at least twenty four hR-m--.r--; befelre staking the (2) DePOSitiRg OF haviRg oR deP05it with the county road eRgineer a boRd an the aMoURt of five thE)Usand surety, iR the state of WashingtoR, aS 5Urety,such bond ceRditieRed� (A) To iRdemnify and held harrnle55 Mason County against all Iiabilitie5,jUdgMent5,GE)5t5 and expenses whieh may in any way aeeFue against it in eensequence ef eVer-size moving by the hr elver i (C) To pay all lawful claims for injury or damage to peFSORS or property OCcasiOned by Or in any way aFi5ing GLIt Of 5uch E)veF56ze lead moving opeFations by the permit holder and such bond shall a nure to the benefit of any person darnaged an peF5E)n or property by 5LIch Operations-, FeaFFangements ef their prepeFty te aeeAn;n;ada*P-*hp- leads movement. (Res 78§ 'I lnc nn nClnnl 1970) , AA 7 l r, + or ey overweight Gy + or;+ll nd 1' of 1918 �es+a,�er�;z �,--�rers���;--�rer�� re�erazs—A��n�a ��s— AHHIiGation fer r em;iF in addition to Section 10.44.200, no special permit shall be issued for movement on any two lane highway eutsWe the limits of any 6ty or town where the E)veFall width of lead exceeds fourteen feet, er en any multiple Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 10 of 14 lane highway wheFe the eveFall width of lead exceeds thiFty twe feet; except that en multiple lane highways wheFe o h-.II be is-wed f.,.-..d.J+h i '.f+..,....+.,feet: p ,ided +h-.+. that the highWay eF sectieR ef highway eaFries than A-Re hund-red vehicles peF day: pFevided NFthu,that on the ease ef buildings,the limitatiens FefeFFed te in this seCtieR feF FneveMent OR aRy twe lane highway other than the natienal system E)f inteFState and defense highways Fnay be exeeeded under the fellewing Genditien-s� (A) lininteFFUpted vehiculaF tFaffic shall -he Maintained an one diFeetien at all times, (B) Maximurn distance ef.m.eve-Me-M sh�;;" pet five miles;additieRal GeRtigWE)Ws peFfflitS Shall rrrc-r�vcrr� (c) Prier te i i t a qualified highway department employee shall make a visual inspecti of the building and route involved deteffnining that the conditions listed heFein shal! be complied with and that 5tFUCtUre5 OF overhead Ob5tFUctie%may be cleared or meved order to maintain safest pessih-le eenditie—ns,and the Masen Geunty sheFiff's effiee shall he Avised when ;;Ad y.,hp.rp the R:ieve.m.ent is te be made; (2) Permits may be 655ued for widths of vehicle5 an exce55 of the preceding limitation5 en highways O-F sections of highwaY5 which have been designed and conStFUcted for width an excess ef such limitations-, (3) These limitation5 may be re5cinded when certificatien as made by military officials er by officials of .,i.J+h.-i ..f,-.,.,h li..-.i+-,+i..... i (4) These limitatiens shall not apply te farmeFs rneving farm machinery between farms during daylight heuF5 if the rnevernent does net pass aleng and upon any primary er secondary highway fer a di5tance- +.,.-+han+hi.+., five miles if p erly trolled and fl-..,..ed (5) These lm.m..Ot-;#*A-.A--;r—hall net apply te Fnevement duFing daylight heuFs en any twe lane highway wh de-ess Inleet exe-e-ed sixteen feet� pFevided,that the Minimi-in;-;;nd maximum speed ef sueh mevements, (which limitatien 5hall be not le55 than ene per weelo,and ce—nditie—ns te-assure safety of traffic may be PFe5CFibed by the beard of ceunty cemmissioners. The applicant for any special peffnit shall 5pecifically describe the vehicle or vehicles and load te be operated or moved and the particular highways for which permit to eperate as Fequested and whetheF Rich permit (Res 78 f. 'I (46.44.0921), 'I970) Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 11 of 14 1 A 44 77A Fppc All fees for everlegal lead permits shall be paid and disbursed OR accerdance with RCW 46.44.094 and 46.44.096. (Res 78§ 1 1970) 10.44.2-30-050 Display of permit. Every permit issued hereunder shall be carried in the vehicle or combination of vehicles to which it refers and shall be open to inspection by any peace officer or authorized agent of Mason County. (Res. 78§ 1 (46.44.0942), 1970). 10.44.2-49-060 Hearing on suspension or revocation. Any permittee whose permit is suspended, revoked or from whom a permit has been withheld may, upon request, receive a hearing before the board of county commissioners of Mason County,Washington.The board, after such hearing, may reinstate any permit or amend, revise or revoke the conditions of suspension. (Res. 78§ 1 (46.44.0943), 1970). 10 44.259 SFep eseRtat+en-s and p i*—w^- 4Rg the requirements and conditions of the special permit as guilty of a misdemeanor and up jl� the reef shall be fined not less than fif+y dollars o more than One hU.,. red dOlIa Fs (b) Any person who operates any vehicle,the gross weight of which as an excess of the maximum fer which such peFrn 19:44260 €p#exEP m,-Ri—Weighing and Rghten;,;s (b) Whenever a police officer, upon weighing a vehicle and lead,as above provided,determines that the weight E s unlawful,such officeF may, in addition to any other penalty pFevided, require the dFiver to stop the vehicle in a suitable place and remain standing unto!such poFtion of the load is Femoved as may be necessaFy to Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 12 of 14 (G) it is unlawful for any drive-F A-f R-vehicle te fail o-F rp-f.,-,-,;e to step and submit the vehicle a.n.d- lead-te a weighing,or to faO er refuse,when directed by an officer upen a w6gWng ef the veNcle to stop the vehi (Res 74 § 9 (46.44.100), 19701 1 A AA 77A Liability Fer damage +e highways, hridges etr Any peFSeR operating any vehicle or moving any objeet oF eonveyance upon any publie highway in this county or upon any bFidge oF elevated structure which as a part of any such public highway shall be liable for all damages which the public highway, bFidge R-F P-.IP-VatP-d--rtF61r=tblFe may su-stain-a-s a re-swit of aRy illegal epeFatieR Of vehicle, object or conveyanee weighing On excess A-f the legal weight limits allowed by law.This seetion shall appl", to any peFS9R operating any vehicle 9F Fneving any elaject er c.A-MrivancCe in aRy illegal eF negligent rnanneF eF without a speemal permit as by law provided for vehieles,E)bjeGts or contrivance-,;ef everweight,u. overheight or overiength.Any person operating any veNcle shall be liable for any damage to any public highway, bridge or elevated structure sustained as the result of any negligent eperatiOR thereef.).A.Ihp-.n such operator iS Ret the owner of such vehicle,object or contrivaRce h,it se eperating or moving the sarne with the express er mplied peRM-ir-SOR-A R-f the owner thereef,then.*hp eviReF and the operator shall be jeontly and severally liable foF any sueh damage.Such damage to any eeunty highway OF structure may be reeeveFed in -;; eivil-aetie—n the R-a.m.e A-f Mason Geunty by the b9aFd of ceunty eemm i ssieRers.Any measure A-f damage to any publie highway determined by the county engineer by reason of thiS 5ection shall be prima facie the amoURt of damage caused thereby and 5hall be presumed to be the amouRt recoverable in any civ.1 aGtiOR theref (Res 74 § 9 (46.44.110), 1974 19 2�Av-Big Beef OFiddge—Weight restrinFionc The use ef Big Beef BFidge by SiRgle tFucks exeeediRg a gross weight ef ten tens; by true!(and- se-mitraile-F exeeeeling a gFess weight ef fi4een tens; 9F by a true!(and- tri-Ae-F P—mee-eding a gFoss weight ef eighteen teins rtr 4Pd (Res 74 f 9 (46.44.1121), 1970) 1 .AA.'SA Bog Beef OF dge—cirrus +e he nested The eeunty read engineer OS @lAhA-F.i-;zP-d- and d-lire-e-Ae-d-te h.ave posted suitable signs at the bFidge advising-t4e d Fi.,i.,..publie of the pFevisien r.f seetie—n 40 nn 24n (Res 74 § 9 //IC nn 99]91 1970) 19 €veFS Bridge—Weight r„S+ri.,+iGRIS commissioners,(a) The gross load on Bridge No.9010 23.35, Evers Bridge, over Decker Creek shall be limited to thirty seven tons for a peFiOd of five years unless the board of by appropriate action based upon proper certification, modifies o Ferneves such restrictions(b) The ceunty engineer shall post the bFidge with the lead- limit-;;r-set fe-Fth in thi-s See#ien.Vielatie—m ef thi-s lead- linnit., nstit-ter-, ir.J.,w...aner i ar-cerdancp with RPAI 26 7C 770 (Ord.893 'I[i741 r Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 13 of 14 Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:15 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 14 of 14 ATTACHMENT B Chapter 12.04-STANDARD ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS* Sections: 12.04.010-Adoption. The current edition combined of the State of Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)_ and American Public Works Association (APWA) edition of the Standard Specifications for Road-apA-_Bridge, and Municipal Construction, ^r any ....seed.n edition,includine any amendments thereto, promulgated by the WSDOT is hereby adopted as the Mason County standards specifications for road and bridge construction. (Res. 869(part), 1978:Res.231 (part), 1972:Res. 62(part), 1969). 12.0412.05.020-Utilization. The county engineer is authorized and directed to utilize these standard specifications,with such amendments, modifications and special provisions as may be required to adapt to special conditions, in the preparation of contracts for road construction in the county. (Res. 869(part), 1978:Res.231 (part), 1972:Res. 62(part), 1969). 12.04.030-Mason County Road Standards There is adopted by reference the Mason County Road Standards to be known as the "Standards," and as hereafter amended,which shall apply to unincorporated Thurston County except where separate development standards have been adopted for urban growth areas as set forth in Section 17.02.020 Mason County Code. Hard copies of the Standards are available at the Mason County Public Works permit center during normal business hours. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,phrase,or other portion of the Standards,or its application to any person is,for any reason,declared invalid, illegal or unconstitutional,in whole or in part by any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Standards. Page 1 i ATTACHMENT C Chapter 12.05—Use of or Improvements to Unopened County Right of Way 12.05.010 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to provide the enteral public with uniform criteria to obtain road use permits for use of and improvements to unopened right of way or unmaintained roads within the County right of way. Use of and improvements to unopened or unmaintained roads within the coun. rights-of-way shall follow the requirements and permitting process set forth in the current edition of the Mason County Road Standards. 12.05.020 General Within Mason County,there are occasional portions of dedicated or deeded public road rights-of-way that have been either not officially opened and established as county roads,or not formally vacated,by the county.From time to time,there is a desire by individuals or corporations to use said unopened county rights-of-way for road access.Nothing in this section should be construed as to allow other than road purpose access to private lands on unopened county rights-of-wa. 12.05.020 Public Works Permit Types: A permit shall be required by the Public Works Department for the following right of way use permit categories listed below.Permit requirements are outlined in the current road standards and shall apply to MCC Chapters 12.04, 12.08, 12.24, 13.08 and 14.28 . Category 1: Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for use of and improvements to unopened county ri hg t of way or unmaintained road within county right of way when the applicant desires the County to assume maintenance responsibilities for the road and drainage improvements to be constructed or when such improvements are required in connection with other development approvals. Category 2:Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for use of and improvements to an unopened county right of way when the maintenance responsibilities for the improvements will rest with the applicant and all abutting property owners usingthe he improvements. Category 3:Right of Way Use Permit shall be required for use of and improvements to an unopened Countright of way or unmaintained road for the specific purpose of providing bike/pedestrian/equestrian access for trail purposes. The Category 3 Permit is limited to non-profits,organized communi. clubs, groups,and organizations. Maintenance responsibilities for the trail rest with the applicant(s). Category 4:Right of Way Use Permit(known as a Road Approach/Encroachment Permit)shall be required when a property owner is requesting permanentor temporaU private facilities(Driveways,logging,roads,parking,etc.)to an existing road in a County right of way.This permit applies to unmaintained roads constructed prior to the effective date of this manual or unmaintained roads constructed under a Category 2 Permit wherein the road abuts the applicant's property. The maintenance responsibilities for the road rest with the applicant and all abutting property owners having access to the road.Road Approach/Encroachment Permit pursuant to Chapter 12.08. Category 5 Right of Way Use Permit(known as a Utility Permit)shall be required for the construction,installation, repair,maintenance,removal,replacement,adjustment,and relocation of all above and below ground utility_ facilities that are located within the coun. right-of-way.Utilijy Right of Way Permit pursuant to Chapter 12.24. i Category 6 Right of Way Use Permit(known as a Moving Permit)shall be required for revisions to the movement of vehicles,materials,and structures with the opened right of way.These permits shall be in compliance with these standards and Mason County Code 10.44 Size,Weight,and Load and 12.36 Closed or Restricted Roads.Pursuant to Chapters 10.44 and 12.36 Category 7 Right of Way Use Permit(known as a Road Use Permit)shall be required for private events which extend into the rights-of-way or affect the ordinary use of public streets,sidewalks,traffic etc. and/or generates considerable public participation.For practical purposes,this includes,but not limited to,parades,fun runs,cycling, temporary work or non-permanent items within the right-of-way.There is also a special use permit used during road weight restrictions.Also used with road closures or restrictions pursuant to Chapter 12.32 12.05.050 Public Work's Permit fees Each Public Work's permit application shall be accompanied by a fee,pursuant to the current Mason County Public Works Permit Fee Schedule which is adopted by resolution.These fees can be found on the Public Works webpage or at the Public Works Permit Center. ATTACHMENT D Chapter 12.08 HIGHWAY APPROACHES' 12.08.010 Purpose. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide reasonable rules for the construction of road approaches from abutting property to county roads pursuant to RCW 36.75.130 et seq.This chapter requires permits,provides for inspection of proposed and actual construction of said approaches,and provides penalties for violations of this chapten. (2) Utility Right of Way Permit requirements are set forth in Chapter 12.24 (3)Use of or improvements to unopened county right of way or unmaintained roads are set forth in Chapter 12.05. Current Permit fees that have been adopted by resolution are available online and available at the Public Works Permit Center. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.020 Regulations adopted—Scope—Conformance required. The following rules and regulations for the location and construction of approaches to county roads in Mason County are adopted of June 22 20247.These amended regulations shall supersede all prior regulations and practices in Mason County and shall govern all approaches,including,but not necessarily limited to,driveways and private access roads.Any person wishing to construct or modify an approach onto any Mason County roadway shall obtain a permit for such work within the right-of-way from the public works department and shall comply with these regulations,currents road standards and Chapter 36.75 RCW. The county engineer or their designee shall be authorized to issue permits for road approaches to county roads; provided that the applicant complies with^ppr^^ri^*e rule road standards,regulations and conditional requirements of the issued permit. The county may limit the number,width,location and configuration of driveway(s)to provide access to any property,as may be necessary in the public interest for reasons of safety. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.030 Access. Each property owner is entitled to reasonable access to the county road system.Access to a particular roadway and/or at a particular location may be restricted in certain circumstances including,but not limited to: (1) Locations where limited access rights have been obtained by the county. (2) When reasonable access can be established through other roadways or lanes,both public and private. 'Editor's note(s)—Res. No. 2021-038,adopted June 22, 2021, in effect repealed Ch. 12.08, §§ 12.08.010- 12.08.080, and enacted a new Ch. 12.08, §§ 12.08.010-12.08.120, as set out herein.The former chapter pertained to similar subject matter and derived from §§ 1-7 from a resolution dated Dec. 21, 1970; and §§ 1-7 from a resolution dated Dec. 26, 1973. Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2023-04-05 09:20:01 [EST] (Supp. No.62-2-23) Page 1 of 5 (3) When topographic features may cause the access to be unsafe or undesirable to the county. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.040 Approach construction required. All property owners shall be required to construct a new road approach,to county standards,any time an access point is added to the county road system or in conjunction with any construction or change in use of the property that may increase the traffic volume or change the type of traffic entering or exiting the roadway. A building permit issued by the Mason County Building Department shall not pass a final inspection until the county engineer or their designee has verified that permitted access exists or an approach permit has been issued for the intended use. In evaluating if a new road approach is required or if an existing approach must be brought up to current standards as a condition of issuing a permit required by the Mason County Building Department,the county engineer or their designee,will use the following thresholds: • Construction of any dwelling or accessory dwelling • Construction of any commercial or industrial structure • Placement or replacement of a manufactured home • Ingress or egress to a county road for commercial or industrial purposes other than temporary approaches Any subdivision or modification of parcel boundaries that results in an approach serving more than a single parcel shall be required to construct one approach,unless circumstances warrant more than one(sight distance, topography,etc.)for the new parcels lacking an approach to county standards as a condition of approval and must be surveyed and recorded with the Mason County Auditor's Department.A road approach permit will need to be issued and pass final inspection as part of this process. For new joint use approaches that are not a result of a division of land,the first applicant for a road approach permit shall be required to construct the approach to county standards. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.050 Permit required,application review. All property owners constructing a new road approach or making upgrades or modifications to an existing approach shall first file an approach permit application with the public works department.The application forms are available from the department and online. Applications that are turned in incomplete will not be accepted and returned to applicant. When a completed application is received,the county engineer or their designee,will review the application and approve,deny or request additional information.Public works will make every effort to complete the application review and inspection process within seven to ten business days. The review of the application will include: • Ensuring the information on the application is accurate and appropriate to the subject property. • Ensuring the site sketch is accurate as to the location and type of approach requested by the applicant. • A site visit to determine any conditional requirements that may need to be added to the permit(the-access shall be marked by the applicant). If approved,the applicant will then proceed with construction of their access if the required permit fees have been paid.If not approved,the county engineer or their designee will notify the applicant. Created: 2023-04-05 09:20:01 [EST] (Supp. No.62-2-23) Page 2 of 5 If during the course of the review it is determined that the approach is already permitted,and conforms to all permit requirements at the time of original issuance,and the permittee is not proposing any modifications to the approach,the reviewer will update the current county permitting program and notify applicant that no additional action is required in relation to the approach. Generally,no new approach permit will be issued. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.060 Permit fees. No new approach or alteration of an existing approach to any county road shall be constructed until the person benefitted by or desiring such approach has been issued a permit by the public works department on a form which will be provided;except that the county may alter or improve any existing approach to a county road when such alteration or improvement is necessary to the proper maintenance of the county road. After approval of the permit for a new approach or modification to an existing approach the applicant shall pay a non-refundable permit fee. of two hundred dollars.ars. established by resolution and available on the County website and at the Public Works Permit Center. The fee may be waived in the following circumstances: • The approach is existing and found to be in conformance with the standard and policies at the time of its original permitting and no modifications to the approach are proposed or required. • The approach connects directly to a private road which provide access to the county road system. If the permit expires or the work has not been completed after three hundred sixty days the applicant shall reapply and pay the permit fee again. In addition to the permit fee,a bond(or cash deposit)may be required in an amount to be determined by the county engineer or designee. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.070 Inspection. All construction within the county right-of-way is subject to inspection and approval by the county engineer or their designee for the permit to be considered valid.All debris,including wind[blown] sand/dirt and debris shall be removed from the roadway,road shoulder and roadside ditch along the entire frontage of the property before final inspection will be approved. Inspection of the work may include,but is not limited to,the following: • Verification that the geometric layout is consistent with permit requirements • Verification and/or testing of compaction for base course and pavement within the county right-of-way • Verification of layer thickness for base course and pavement within the county right-of-way • Verification that all conditional requirements have been satisfied The applicant shall request an inspection by online permit portal,calling or emailing the public works department when their access is ready for inspection.If the work is not ready for inspection,the inspection will be failed and the applicant will be required to schedule a new inspection.If the applicant establishes a history of requesting inspections when the work to be inspected has not been completed,an additional one htmdr-oa a^"^r set fee may be added to the permit in order to compensate the county for costs incurred. Work completed without a required prerequisite inspection being approved will be automatically failed and public works will require the permittee to demonstrate that the previous work meets all permit requirements or all such work shall be removed by the owner at their own expense. Created: 2023-04-05 09:20:01 [EST] (Supp. No.62-2-23) Page 3 of 5 Records for each road approach will be kept on file in the public works department.Records will consist of all applications,whether approved or not,and all permits with supporting construction records.Records will be maintained in accordance with Mason County record retention policy and applicable state laws. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.080 Construction—Requirements. After approval of permit application and permit fee has been paid,the applicant will be issued the permit. The permittee shall install the access per their permit requirements and current minimum standard specifications.These minimum standard specifications may not be sufficient for all approach types.It is the sole responsibility of the permittee to provide a road approach design that is appropriate for the intended use.Public works makes no certification that approaches constructed to minimum standards will be sufficient and,if due to special use of or conditions on an approach,the county engineer and their designee may direct that additional design work be required.This may include,but not be limited to,certification of the adequacy of the approach by a licensed engineer. All approaches shall pass a final inspection by the county engineer or their designee in order for the permit to be finalized.Final inspection shall include a review of the approach surface,size and location.All debris,including wind[blown] sand/dirt and debris shall be removed from the roadway,road shoulder and roadside ditch along the entire frontage of the property before final inspection will be approved. Any damage to the roadway,roadway shoulder or drainage ditch resulting from the permittee's activities shall be repaired at the permittee's sole cost and expense and paid prior to final approval of the road approach permit. In accordance with RCW 19.122.030,the property owner shall be responsible to obtain utility locates by using the statewide one-number locating service. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.090 Construction—Improper. In addition to all other enforcement remedies,any person,firm,partnership,association,joint venture, corporation,or other entity who fails to construct an approach property shall be required to compensate the County for the improvement or removal of the approach. Compensation shall include administration time as well as equipment and materials to remove or improve the approach.Reimbursement shall be made to the Mason County Department of Public Works. action.All access points to the cotmty road system shall have a permit and shall comply with all requirements of that eonfoimiing appr-oaehes under-the eur-r-ent version,shall be considered unper-mitted appr-oaehes wheft ehanging pr-opeFty iise and will need to r-e apply. Pufsuant to RCW 36.75.130,any per-son failing to obtain the per-mission ftem the publie warks depai4m The public works depaAment will issue a waming to any property owner obsen,ed to be constructing or have constmoted an unpermitted appreaeh.The warning will give the pr-operty owner ten business days in which to remove said approach or-oomplete an approach permit applioation. if the property owner-fails to oomply with the conditions of the warning letter,the matter will be fom,arded to the Mason County SheFiff Department for further Upon failure of the permittee to use,occupy,or maintain an appromh the county engineer or their designee- will notify the PeFfflittee verbally(if possible)and by first elass leoer-of the non eamplianee.if-,afteF Aifty days the Created: 2023-04-05 09:20:01 [EST] (Supp. No.62-2-23) Page 4 of 5 non complianee has not been eerrected,the county engineer-or their-designee may order any stieh waAE to be done t remove the appr-eaeh. the approach oreates a danger to the traveling publie. in addition to all other enforcement aetions authorized under the code,any person,firm,The county engineer or their designee reserves the right to revoke or deny any and all approach permits when association,joint venture,cof-poration or other legal entity who fails to correet an approach will be required to compensate the county for the removal of the approach. Compensation shall include administration time as well as equipment and materials to remove or improve the approaeh.Reimbursement shall be made to the public works dot. (Res.No.2021 038 6 22 2024) 12.08.100 Responsibility for cost. Pursuant to RCW 36.75.130,all costs of construction and maintenance of approaches to any county road shall be at the expense of the person benefitted by or desiring such approach and all work shall be done in accordance with specific requirements stipulated by the county engineer or their designee and permit issued by the public works department. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.110 Maintenance. The maintenance of an approach off of a county-maintained road is the responsibility of the person,whose property is served by the approach,including culvert replacements. In the event a culvert needs emergency maintenance or replacement,to preserve a county road,or,if,because of a county road or maintenance project,a culvert needs to be relocated or removed,the county will be responsible for the cost.In the event a culvert needs replacement due to age or damage,it is the property owner's responsibility. If a culvert is causing damage to a county road,the county may opt to replace the culvert,and back charge the property owner associated costs. Clearing of snow from approaches is the responsibility of the property owner. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) 12.08.120 Expectations. Nothing in these regulations shall be construed to prohibit the county from building approaches to replace existing approaches during reconstruction or maintenance of any county road or providing necessary access to property adjacent to roads constructed on new alignment.The construction of approaches on new construction shall be as negotiated by the county and the property owner at the time right-of-way is secured for the improvement. (Res.No.2021-038,6-22-2021) Created: 2023-04-05 09:20:01 [EST] (Supp. No.62-2-23) Page 5 of 5 ATTACHMENT E Chapter 12.24 UTILITIES ON ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY 12.24.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a county policy governing management of the road rights-of-way through requirements and standards for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement, adjustment and relocation of all above and below ground utility facilities that are located within the county road right-of-way.The goal of this policy and the requirements and standards is to protect and advance the public health,safety,and welfare by: (1) Establishing clear and nondiscriminatory local guidelines,standards,and time frames for the exercise of local authority with respect to the use of public rights-of-way; (2) Minimizing unnecessary local regulation of operators and services; (3) Permitting and managing reasonable access to the road rights-of-way of the county on a competitively neutral basis; (4) Assuring that the county's current and ongoing costs of granting and regulating access to and use of the road rights-of-way are fully paid for by the persons seeking such access and causing such costs; (5) Assuring that all persons using the road rights-of-way comply with the ordinances, rules, regulations, policies,and procedures of the county; (6) Ensuring the ability of the county to obtain sufficient information from persons subject to its jurisdiction to enable effective decisions regarding their access to county road rights-of-way and effective management of activity in the rights-of-way; (7) Providing for the grant of a franchise to govern use of and activities within the public rights-of-way; (8) Providing for the issuance of a master road use permit to govern the activities of exempt operators within the public rights-of-way;and (9) Providing for the issuance of private line utility occupancy permits to govern activities of operators of private lines serving single-family residences. This chapter shall replace and supersede Ordinance 3-93 adopted by the board of county commissioners' action on January 5, 1993. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.020 Applicability. The requirements and policies set forth in this chapter shall apply to all new franchises, master road use permits, private line utility occupancy permits,and utility permits issued by the county pursuant its police powers and its authority granted in RCW 80.32.010, RCW 80.36.040,and Ch. 36.55 RCW,and to all construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment,and relocation of utility facilities within the county road right-of-way by public and private operators, including, but not limited to, electric power,telephone, television,cable,telegraph,communication, information,water,gas,all petroleum products,steam,chemicals, sewage,drainage, irrigation,and similar pipes, lines,or cables. Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 1 of 15 This chapter cannot address all situations and conditions that may be encountered.Specific provisions contained herein may not be appropriate for all locations and existing conditions.The requirements of this chapter are intended to assist, but not be a substitute for,competent work by both road and utility design and installation professionals.This chapter should not be construed to limit any innovative or creative effort which could result in better quality, better cost savings,or improved safety characteristics. It shall be the responsibility of any operator installing or relocating any of its facilities to ascertain and abide by the requirements and conditions of this chapter. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.030 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter,the following terms, phrases,words,and abbreviations shall have the meanings given herein, unless otherwise expressly stated.When not inconsistent with the context,words used in the present tense include the future tense,words in the plural number include the singular number,words in the singular number include the plural number,and the masculine gender includes the feminine gender.The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory,and "may" is permissive. Unless otherwise expressly stated,words not defined in this title shall be construed consistent with their common and ordinary meaning. References to governmental entities(whether persons or entities) refer to those entities or their successors in authority. If specific provisions of law referred to herein are renumbered,then the reference shall be read to refer to the renumbered provision. References to laws,ordinances, rules, or regulations shall be interpreted broadly to cover government actions, however nominated, and include laws,ordinances,and regulations, now in force or hereinafter enacted or amended or re-codified. "Abandon"or"abandonment" means and refers to an intent by the owner or operator to cease or surrender use for the intended purpose. "Administrative regulations" means regulations adopted and amended from time to time by the county engineer that implement,supplement, or interpret Chapter 12.04 of this code. "Appurtenance" means equipment and/or accessories which are a necessary part of an operating utility system or subsystem or private lines. "Backfill" means replacement of excavated material with suitable material compacted as specified. "Boring" means grade and alignment-controlled mechanical or other method of installing a pipe or casing under a road without disturbing the surrounding medium. "Carrier" means pipe directly enclosing a transmitted fluid or gas. "Casing" means a larger pipe enclosing a carrier for the purpose of providing structural or other protection to the carrier and/or to allow for carrier replacement without re-excavation,jacking,or boring. "Coating" means protective material applied to the exterior of a pipe or conduit to prevent or reduce abrasion and/or corrosion damage. "Conduit" means an enclosed tubular runway for protecting wires or cables. "Cover" means depth to top of pipe,conduit,casing,or gallery below the grade of a road or ditch. "Drain" means appurtenances to discharge accumulated liquids from casings or other enclosures. "Encasement" means a structural element surrounding a pipe or conduit for the purpose of preventing future physical damage to the pipe or conduit. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 2 of 15 "Exempt operator"or"exempt,"or any derivations thereof,shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, means any operator that has a continuing and lawfully vested right to occupy the Mason County road rights-of-way to provide a particular service or services and may not lawfully be required to obtain consent from the county to occupy or continue to occupy the road rights-of-way to provide such service or services. "Franchise" means the authorization granted by the county for non-exclusive use and occupancy of road rights-of-way in accordance with Chapters 36.55 and 80.32 RCW to provide a specific service within the franchise area.Such franchise shall not include or be a substitute for: (1) Any permit, agreement,or authorization required in connection with operations on or in public streets or property, including by way of example and not limitation, utility permits; or (2) Any permits or agreements for occupying any other property of the county or private entities to which access is not specifically granted by the franchise. "Franchise area" means the area of the county that an operator is authorized to serve by the terms of its franchise or by operation of law. "Gallery" means an underpass for two or more utility lines. "Manhole" means an opening in an underground utility system or private lines into which workers or others may enter for the purpose of making installations, inspections, repairs,connections,cleaning,and testing. "Master road use permit" means the authorization granted by the county engineer to an exempt operator of a utility system,giving the operator permission to enter upon and use specified road rights-of-way for the purpose of installing, maintaining, repairing, relocating,or removing identified utility facilities to provide service.Such master road use permit shall not include or be a substitute for: (1) Any permit, agreement,or authorization required in connection with operations on or in specific parts of the public roads or property, including by way of example and not limitation, utility permits;or (2) Any permits or agreements for occupying any property of the county other than road rights-of-way or property of private entities to which access is not specifically granted by the master road use permit including,without limitation, permits and agreements for placing devices on or in poles,conduits, other structures,or railroad easements,whether owned by the county or a private entity. "Normal maintenance" means maintenance that is required to be performed in the normal course of utility operations due to ordinary wear and tear; provided that, normal maintenance shall not include work requiring the disturbance of the soil or improvements in the road right-of-way,or work when a traffic control plan would be required pursuant to the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control as modified and adopted by the Washington State Department of Transportation. "Operator" means and refers to a person (a)who provides service over a utility system or private line(s)and directly or through one or more affiliates owns a significant interest in such utility system or private lines; or(b) who otherwise controls or is responsible for,through any arrangement,the management and operation of such a utility system or private line(s). "Pavement" means the combination of sub-base, base course, and surfacing placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the subgrade. "Person" means and includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association,joint stock company, limited liability company, political subdivision, public corporation,taxing districts,trust,or any other legal entity, but not the county or any person under contract with the county. "Pipe" means a structural tubular product designed,tested,and produced for the transmittance of specific liquids and gases under specific conditions. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 3 of 15 "Plowing" means direct burial of utility lines by means of a "plow"type mechanism which breaks the ground, places the utility line at a predetermined depth,and closes the break in the ground. "Pressure" means internal gauge pressure in a pipe in pounds per square inch,gauge(psig). "Private lines" means privately owned,operated,and maintained utility facilities devoted exclusively to the use of the owner or operator. "Relocation" means planned change of location of an existing utility facility to a more advantageous place without changing the character or general physical nature of the utility facility. "Replacement" means installation of a like element of a utility system or subsystem or private line in the same or near-same physical location normally due to damage,wear,or obsolescence of the element. "Restoration" means all work necessary to replace, repair,or otherwise restore the right-of-way and all features contained within to the same or equal condition as before any change or construction thereto. "Right-of-way" is a general term denoting public land, property,or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation or secondary purposes. "Road" or"roadway" is a general term denoting a street, road,or other public way, including shoulders, designated for the purpose of vehicular traffic and located within the geographical and jurisdictional limits of Mason County. "Sleeve" means a short casing through a pier,wall,or abutment of a highway structure. "Traffic control" means those activities necessary to safeguard the general public, as well as all workers, during the construction and maintenance of utility facilities within the right-of-way. "Transfer" means any transaction in which all or a portion of the utility system or private lines are sold or assigned (except a sale or assignment that results in removal of a particular portion of the facility from the public rights-of-way);or the rights and/or obligations held by the operator under the franchise or master street use permit are transferred,sold,assigned, or leased, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly,to another party.A transfer of control of an operator shall not constitute a transfer as long as the same person continues to hold the franchise or master street use permit both before and after the transfer of control. "Trenched" means installation of a utility facility in an open excavation. "Untrenched" means installation of a utility facility without breaking the ground or pavement surface such as by jacking or boring. "Utility facility" means any part or all of the facilities and appurtenances of an operator whether underground or overhead and located within the road right-of-way including but not limited to,conduit,case, pipe, line,fiber,equipment,equipment cabinets and shelters,generators, poles,carriers,drains,vents,guy wires, encasements,sleeves,valves,wires,supports,and foundations. "Utility permit" means a document issued under the authority of the Mason County engineer(or public works director)that provides specific requirements and conditions for specific utility facility installation, repair, maintenance, or relocation work at specific locations within the right-of-way. "Utility system" means utility facilities that together are used to provide service to the general public. "Vent" means appurtenance to discharge gaseous contaminants from casings or other enclosures. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.035 Franchise/master road use permit/private line utility occupancy permit required. (a) Franchise Required. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 4 of 15 (1) No person may occupy the road rights-of-way without first having obtained, in full force and effect,a valid franchise issued by the county board of commissioners,except as follows: (A) Franchises will not be required for private lines that have a de minimis impact upon the road right-of-way; provided that,the operator has and maintains in full force and effect,a private line utility occupancy permit.The following are examples of private lines which would ordinarily have a de minimis impact upon or use of the road right-of-way: (i) Private line serving one single-family residence; (ii) A private line utility system with a single road right-of-way crossing of two hundred fifty feet or less; and (iii) A private line utility system with a single longitudinal use of the road right-of-way of five hundred feet or less. (B) Franchises will not be required for any work on road rights-of-way that is performed by or on behalf of the county or by any entity under contract with the county to perform such work. (C) Franchises will not be required for exempt operator utility facilities as provided herein; provided that,the operator has and maintains in full force and effect a master road use permit. (2) No franchise granted hereunder shall confer any exclusive right,grant, privilege,or franchise to occupy or use the rights-of-way for delivery of services or any other purposes. (b) Master Road Use Permit. (1) In lieu of a franchise,an exempt operator shall obtain and have in full force and effect a valid master road use permit issued by the county engineer.The authorization granted shall be conditioned upon the operator's compliance with the terms and conditions of this chapter and the master road use permit. Every master road use permit shall include,or be read to include,as if stated therein,a reservation of rights by the county to require the operator to obtain a franchise as to those utility facilities or uses for which the exemption is inapplicable or to which the exemption is otherwise determined by a court of law not to be applicable. Further,the county does not, by issuance of a master road use permit,waive its rights in the future to require the operator to obtain a franchise. No master road use permit shall become effective until approved by the county engineer and accepted by the exempt operator. (2) A master road use permit does not convey title,equitable or legal, in the road rights-of-way nor is it an authorization to operate utility facilities located within the road rights-of-way.The master road use permit is intended to implement the right-of-way management policies of this chapter and to protect the road rights-of-way through regulations governing the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment,and relocation of utility facilities. (c) Private Line Utility Occupancy Permit. In lieu of a franchise, an operator using the road right-of-way for a private line serving a single-family residence may apply for a private line utility occupancy permit.The private line utility occupancy permit is intended to implement the right-of-way management policies of this chapter and to protect the road rights-of-way through regulations governing the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment,and relocation of private line utility facilities. (d) Application. Every application for a new cable franchise or a new open video system franchise,for renewal of a cable franchise or an open video system franchise,for amendment to a cable franchise or open video system franchise, and for transfer of a cable franchise or open video system,shall be governed by and conform to the requirements of Chapter 5.20 of the Mason County Code.All other applications for a new franchise, renewal of a franchise,amendment of a franchise,and for the transfer of a franchise,and every application for a new franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit, or for an amendment to a franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit, or for a transfer Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 5 of 15 of a franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit,or for a renewal of a franchise or master road use permit shall be on forms provided by the Mason County engineer which application forms shall,at a minimum,contain and require the following: (1) Identity of Authorized Parties.The names and addresses of persons authorized to act on behalf of the operator with respect to the application and those person(s)who are authorized to receive all notices regarding action taken pursuant to an application. (2) Nonrefundable Application Fees are..established by resolution and available on the County website and at the Public Works Permit Center,A.n initi-al n ref,,.,dabl apphr-atien fee in the nt A-f. it;twe hundred fifty dellaFs feF an amendment ef a franchise Ar master read use peFFAit;eRe use peFFn tr.;;n-,;fp-.r ef—Pi franr-hise er master read use permit, and one hundred dellar-,;f.n-.r efa private line utility eGeupanGy permit. The purpose of the nonrefundable application fee is to reimburse the county for the costs incurred to review and issue or deny a franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit,or issue an amendment thereto,or a renewal, or a transfer. In addition to the nonrefundable application fee,the applicant shall,as a condition of action being taken, reimburse the county for the direct costs of third parties retained by the county when deemed by the county engineer to be reasonable and necessary to assist the county in reviewing or responding to the application.The county engineer shall,at the request of the applicant, provide an itemized accounting for the services provided that become a cost of the applicant as provided herein. The County Engineer is directed to review the application fees on a biennial basis and make a recommendation to the board for adjustment of the application fees.The board may adjust the application fees from time to time by a duly adopted resolution. (3) Identity of Applicant. Identity of the operator,the persons who exercise working control over the operator,and the persons who control those persons to the ultimate parent. (4) Certificate Verifying Status as Exempt Operator. If applicable,a certification of the authorized officer of the operator stating that the operator is exempt and the reasons therefore; provided that, if such utility facilities will be used to provide services other than those qualifying it as an exempt operator, the applicant shall state what other services will be provided and under what authority the applicant will be utilizing facilities located within the public rights-of-way to provide such services. (5) Location/Description/Purpose of Facilities.The location in the county in which the applicant proposes to install utility facilities in the road rights-of-way, including the approximate linear feet of overhead utility facilities,the approximate linear feet of underground utility facilities;the type of utility facilities to be installed;and,the proposed use of the utility facilities and type of services to be provided. (6) Certification Verifying Truth/Accuracy.A certificate of an authorized officer of the operator certifying the truth and accuracy of the information in the application. (e) Term.The term of the franchise and the master road use permit shall not exceed ten years.The private line utility occupancy permit shall be revocable upon thirty days'written notice to the operator with or without cause. (f) No Vested Rights.The franchise, master road use permit, and private line utility occupancy permit do not grant any vested right to have any utility facility installed or to remain at a specific location in the road right- of way. (g) Applicability to and Enforceability Against Operator. Even in the absence of a franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit,all requirements of this chapter or any other applicable Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 6 of 15 provision of the Mason County Code or ordinance which have been promulgated under the county's police or other regulatory powers shall apply and be enforceable against an operator,except to the extent,and only to that extent,the application and enforcement of any such requirement is expressly prohibited by applicable laws. Any operator who currently occupies road rights-of-way without having in place a current and valid master road use permit,franchise, private line utility occupancy permit,or other similar agreement with the county shall submit a completed application for a franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit as provided by this section within one hundred twenty days of the effective date of this section.The one hundred twenty-day time period may be extended by the county engineer for good cause shown by an operator upon written application received by the county engineer no less than five days prior to the expiration of the one hundred twenty time period.The decision of the county engineer shall be final and non-appealable. (h) Effect on Existing Franchises or Other Agreements. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter,this section shall have no effect on any existing franchise or other agreement until: (1) The expiration of such franchise or agreement; (2) An amendment to an unexpired franchise or agreement, unless both parties agree to defer full compliance to a specific date not later than the present expiration date; or (3) Any transaction which results in a transfer. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). (Ord. No.04-11,§ 1, 1-11-2011) 12.24.040 Standards adopted. (a) The current and any subsequent edition of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT and the American Public Works Association Washington State Chapter, is adopted as the Mason County standard specifications for road and bridge construction applicable to construction,installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment,and relocation of utility facilities in the road rights-of-way which hereinafter shall be referred to as"Standard Specifications." (b) The county engineer is authorized and directed to prepare, review, update,and publish a Manual on Accommodating Utilities in the Mason County Right-of-Way(the"Manual"); provided that,the manual shall be consistent with this chapter,and applicable state and federal law,with the exception that,the manual may include any road design standards which the county engineer shall deem necessary to provide adequate protection to the road, its safe operation,appearance,and maintenance,which standards supersede the standard specifications. (c) There is adopted by reference the Mason County Road Standards,also known as the"road standards,set forth in Section 12.04.030. The county engineer shall provide opportunity for public comment upon the manual prior to its adoption. Upon adoption by the county engineer,the manual and all subsequent amendments to and editions of the manual,together with this chapter,shall be and become the utility accommodation policy of the board.All work performed in the road rights-of-way for the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement, adjustment, and relocation of utility facilities shall conform to the utility accommodation policy and road standards, as applicable. The manual shall,at a minimum: (1)Address all public and private utilities and other transmission facilities which are constructed, installed, repaired, maintained, removed, replaced,adjusted,or relocated within the county road right-of-way pursuant to Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 7 of 15 franchises, permits,and/or exemptions from the permit process including, but not limited to,electric power, telephone,television,telegraph,communication,water,gas,all petroleum products,steam,chemicals,sewage, drainage and irrigation; (2) Include general standards and requirements for the location,design, and construction of each utility facility; (3) Incorporate a written permit process for all utility work not exempted by the provisions of the utility policy,and specify exemptions from such permit process, if any; (4) Include specific requirements for underground utilities which shall include location and alignment, depth of burial and cover,encasement, marking, appurtenances and related installation procedures; (5) Include specific requirements for above ground utilities which shall include location, alignment,and vertical clearances;and (6) Include specific requirements for all utilities,which shall include aesthetic/scenic considerations, installations on roadway bridges and structures,site restoration and cleanup,traffic control and public safety,and both normal and emergency repairs. (c) The standards,guidelines and requirements set forth in the current model utility accommodation policy as published by the county road administration board is adopted as the"interim utility accommodation policy" of Mason County until such time as the manual is adopted pursuant to subsection (b)of this section. Upon adoption,the manual shall replaced and supersede the"interim utility accommodation policy."All work performed in the road rights-of-way for the construction, installation, replacement, relocation,adjustment, and maintenance of utility facilities shall conform to the"interim utility accommodation policy." (d) The county engineer is further authorized and directed to prepare,adopt, publish,and amend from time to time,administrative regulations(hereinafter referred to as the"administrative regulations")that implement, supplement, and interpret this chapter; provided that,such administrative regulations are consistent with this chapter,and applicable state and federal law. (e) In the event of a conflict between Ch. 12.04 MCC,the administrative regulations,or the manual and the standard specifications,the Mason County Code,the administrative regulations,and the manual shall take precedence. In the event of a conflict between the Mason County Code and the administrative regulations or manual,the Mason County Code shall take precedence. In the event of a conflict between the manual and the administrative regulations,the manual shall take precedence. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.050 General requirements. The following general requirements shall be applicable to construction,installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment,and relocation of utility facilities in the road rights-of-way: (1) Location. (A) Utility facility installations shall be located to minimize the need for later adjustment to accommodate future roadway improvements and to permit access to servicing such installations with minimum interference to roadway traffic.The county shall make available to operators a copy of its six-year transportation improvement program (or capital facilities and transportation plan where required), in order to minimize both utility customer and road user inconvenience should future road improvements(on existing or new alignment) require adjustment or relocating of the utility facilities.Said operators shall,within the limits of standard business practice, make available appropriate short and long range development plans to the county. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 8 of 15 (B) The operator shall have a duty to ensure that utility facilities within the road right-of-way do not become or constitute an unacceptable roadside obstacle and do not interfere with or create a hazard to county maintenance of and along the road right-of-way. In such event, or in the event that the county engineer, in his or her sole discretion,determines that a utility facility within the road right-of-way has become or constitutes an unacceptable roadside obstacle or may interfere with or create a hazard to county maintenance of and along the road right-of-way,the operator shall at its expense,or the county may at operator's expense: (i) Relocate the utility facility to another place within the right-of-way; (i i) Convert the utility facility to a break-away design; (iii) Crash-protect the utility facility; (iv) Relocate the utility facility to another location off the road right-of-way; or (v) In the event that the utility facility is screened from view(i.e., not readily visible from all directions by persons standing at ground level), remove or trim vegetation in and around the utility facility. (C) Installations that are required for a road purpose,such as street lighting or traffic signals,are to be located and designed in accordance with this chapter. (D) Where existing utility facilities are in place, new utility facilities shall be compatible with the existing installations and conform to this chapter as nearly as practicable. (E) Every operator shall have a continuing duty to identify the location of existing utility facilities of the operator in the road right-of-way in a format acceptable to the county engineer. In the event that information regarding the location of existing facilities in the road rights-of-way is not readily available,operator shall have a continuing duty to use due diligence to prepare and provide such information to the county engineer in a form and time frame acceptable to the county engineer. (2) Design—General. (A) The operator shall be responsible for the design of the utility facility being proposed.This responsibility shall include, in addition to the integrity of the proposed utility facility, provisions for public safety during the course of construction,as well as consideration of traffic safety and accident potential for the life of the installation. (B) For work requiring application to the county,the county may review and approve the operator's plans with respect to: (i) Location; (i i) The manner in which the utility facility is to be installed; (iii) Measures to be taken to preserve safe and free flow of traffic; (iv) Structural integrity of the roadway, bridge, or other structure;and (v) Ease of future road maintenance,and appearance of the roadway. (C) Provision shall be made for known or planned expansion of the utility facilities, particularly those located underground or attached to bridges or other structures within the right-of-way. (D) Granting of a franchise, master road use permit, private line utility occupancy permit,or utility permit shall not imply or be construed to mean the county shall be responsible for the design, construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment, relocation,or operation of the utility facility or for public safety during the utility facility's construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment, relocation,or operation. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 9 of 15 The county's grant of a franchise, master road use permit, private line utility occupancy permit, or utility permit and approvals given therein are for the sole purpose of protecting the county's rights as the owner or manager of the road right-of-way and shall not constitute any representation or warranty,express or implied,as to the adequacy of the design,construction, installation, relocation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement, adjustment, relocation, operation of the utility facilities,or suitability of the road right-of-way for construction, maintenance, or repair of the utility facilities.The county is under no obligation or duty to supervise the design,construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement, adjustment, relocation,or operation of the utility facilities. (3) Standards and Codes.All utility facilities shall be designed in accordance with the standards,codes,and regulations applicable to the type of utility facility.The methods of construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment, relocation,and materials used shall conform to the codes and standards promulgated by the government and by the industry.This shall also include any road design standards adopted by the county. (4) Adjustment and Relocation of Existing Utility Facilities. (A) Existing underground utility facilities on county road right-of-way may be removed or relocated when road work funded by the county would disturb the existing underground utility facilities.All such removal or relocation shall be at the sole expense of the operator,and all work must be accomplished by the same permitting process as for new utility facility installations. (B) Notwithstanding reinforcement or protection otherwise provided,the operator and its contractors and subcontractors shall be responsible for the security of all utility facilities within a road construction zone.Where there are unusual utility hazards or where heavy construction equipment will be used,the operator and its contractors and subcontractors shall provide adequate temporary protection. In replacing the roadway,the design should give due consideration to the protection of previously existing utility facilities in the roadway section without sacrificing the geometrics of roadway design. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.060 Permits. (a) General Requirements. For all work in the road right-of-way to construct, install, maintain, repair, removed, replace,adjust, or relocate utility facilities,a utility permit will be required for each specific project and location,except for(1)aerial drops,and (2) normal maintenance. Utility permit applications shall be submitted in writing to the county engineer on forms provided by that office. No work may be performed within the road right-of-way to construct, install, maintain, repair, replace, adjust,or relocate utility facilities until after receipt of the returned,approved utility permit,an insurance certificate conforming to the requirements of this chapter is obtained, a performance bond is obtained when required by the county engineer,and notification is made to the county engineer indicating when work will commence. In emergencies only, permission may be granted by the county engineer for commencement of work prior to receipt by the operator of the approved permit; provided that,as soon as practical thereafter,the operator shall apply for and obtain a utility permit.The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to utility facilities located above,on,or under the road right-of-way, properties owned or controlled by the county,and properties that will be dedicated to the county for road rights-of-way. No utility facility shall be used for other than the purpose stated in the utility permit,franchise, master road use permit,or private line utility occupancy permit, unless written approval is granted by the county. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 10 of 15 (b) Specific Requirements.When required, utility permit applications shall be submitted in a standard format as prescribed by the county.The utility permit application shall include the following information: (1) Agreement to all pertinent provisions of this chapter and to such special conditions as the county may deem appropriate; (2) Agreement to indemnify,defend, release, and hold harmless the county, its elected and appointed officers, and its agents,and employees from and against any and all claims,demands,or causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature,and the resulting losses,costs,expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees, liabilities, damages,orders,judgments, or decrees sustained by the county or any third party arising out of the presence of the utility facilities in the road rights-of-way,or by reason of,or resulting from the acts,errors,or omissions of the operator or operator's agents, independent contractors,or employees related to or in any way arising out of the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement,adjustment, relocation,or operation of utility facilities within the county road right-of-way,or by reason of,or resulting from the acts,errors,or omissions of third parties when arising out of the installation,construction,adjustment, relocation, replacement, removal, maintenance,of such third party utility facilities within the road rights-of-way when such work is performed under authority of operator's utility permit or at the direction or under the control of the operator; (3) Description of the utility facilities to be installed; and (4) Adequate exhibits depicting existing or proposed location of the facility in relation to the road, including right-of-way or easement lines; relationship to currently planned road revisions, if applicable; and all locations and situations for which deviations in depth of cover(including the proposed method of protection)or other locational standards are anticipated. (c) Utility Permit Fees. Utility permit fees, established by resolution and available on the County website and at the Public Works Permit Centers Arder are required to offset the costs of administering the policy for accommodation of utility facilities on county road rights-of-way, including the orderly recording and maintenance of records of utilities,the applicant shall pay the reasonable costs to the county for investigating, handling,and granting the utility permit, including a basic overhead charge of^^^hundred twenty five dollars for a utility permit application and thirty five dollars for a one-time renewal for one month with no change in scope from the original utility permit,together with an additional charge for all costs and expenses, if any,actually incurred by the county in investigation of the application; provided that, no charge will be made for applications where the applicant is in the United States or any of its agencies,or a utility anticipating relocation from its private easement acquired or to be acquired by the county for construction or reconstruction of a county road.The applicant shall pay an additie-nal eest charge of twenty five cents peF feet feF inspectieR -and recereling ef utility faceilitiers basseed een the liffineal feetage ef utility te he r-tall,d The county engineer is directed to review the inspection and recording fees on a biennial basis and make a recommendation to the board for adjustment of the application fees.The board n a -shall adjust the inspection and recording fees from time to time by resolution. An equitable portion of the added costs of design and construction of highway structures which may be required to accommodate utility facilities shall be charged to any operator for any necessary relocation of its utility facilities and/or to any operator making new installations. (d) Performance/Payment Bond. Before any work commences in the road right-of-way,the county engineer may require the operator to provide a performance and payment bond for each separate project in an amount to be determined by the county engineer, but not less than five hundred dollars, written by a surety company acceptable to the county risk manager and authorized to do business in the state of Washington.The purpose of the bond is to insure completion of construction, including the restoration of surfacing,slopes, slope treatment,top soil, landscape treatment,and drainage facilities,cleanup of rights-of-way,and Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 11 of 15 payment of costs incurred by the county to enforce the requirements of this chapter.The performance and payment bond shall be in plaee JeF a peFie ' ^^thin^^t Mere than ene effect for a minimum of two years following acceptance of the work as complete by Mason County. after. the date of c ^l^t;^. A project specific performance bond shall not be required for(1)an operator that has in place a blanket performance bond and,when required,a payment bond maintained by the operator pursuant to the requirements of the operator's franchise or master road use permit guaranteeing performance of the obligations of the operator as described therein,or(2)for an operator of private lines operating under a private line utility occupancy permit; provided that,the work in the road right-of-way is being performed by a licensed and bonded contractor. A performance and payment bond for work in the road right-of-way will not be required of the United States Government or any of its agencies or of any municipal corporation or department of the state of Washington and its local subdivisions. (e) Joint Occupancy. In the event utility facilities of two or more operators are to occupy a common trench,a basic utility permit fee and inspection fee will be required for each such utility facility installation.All moneys shall be paid to the county road fund and no part shall be refundable. (f) Record Drawings. Upon completion of work in the road right-of-way for which a utility permit is required,the operator shall provide or cause to be provided record drawings to the county engineer in a form acceptable to the county engineer,depicting at a minimum the location,alignment,and depths of the utility facilities installed or relocated.The county engineer may accept Global Positioning Satellite(or equivalent) coordinates in lieu of record drawings and encourages providing record drawings in an electronic form and format acceptable to the county engineer. Commencing the i st day of january, 2009 aAII record drawings shall be provided in an electronic form and format acceptable to the county engineer for inclusion on the county's GIS database. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.100 Protection of county and residents. (a) Indemnification Required. Every franchise, master road use permit,and private utility line occupancy permit issued to an operator shall include an adequate agreement from the operator to indemnify,defend, release, and hold harmless the county, its elected and appointed officers,and its agents,and employees from and against any and all claims,demands,or causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature,and the resulting losses,costs,expenses, reasonable attorneys'fees, liabilities,damages,orders,judgments,or decrees sustained by the county or any third party arising out of the presence of the utility facilities in the road rights- of-way,or by reason of,or resulting from the acts,errors,or omissions of the operator or operator's agents, independent contractors,or employees related to or in any way arising out of the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, removal, replacement, adjustment, relocation, or operation of utility facilities within the county road right-of-way. (b) Insurance. (1) Except as provided at subsection (b)(2)of this section for private line utility facilities,every operator shall have and maintain adequate insurance in a form and with coverages and limits sufficient, in the judgment of the Mason County risk manager,to protect the county. The required insurance shall cover all liability of the operator arising out of,or related to,the operator and its officers',directors',employees',contractors',subcontractors',and agents' performance or nonperformance, under the franchise, master road use permit,or utility permit, or arising out of the presence of the operator's utility facilities in the road rights-of-way,or arising out of the installation,construction,adjustment, relocation, replacement, removal, maintenance,or Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 12 of 15 operation of the operator's utility facilities in the road rights-of-way,or by reason of,or resulting from the acts, errors,or omissions of third parties when arising out of the, installation,construction, adjustment, relocation, replacement, removal, or maintenance of such third party utility facilities within the road rights-of-way when such work is performed under authority of the operator's utility permit or at the direction or under the control of the operator; all such liability includes,without limitation, any negligence of the operator and its officers,directors, employees,contractors, subcontractors,and agents. Policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the state of Washington and with financial ratings acceptable to the Mason County risk manager.The insurance shall include blanket contractual coverage, including coverage for written contracts and specific coverage for the indemnity provisions set forth in the franchise, master road use permit, private line utility occupancy permit,and utility permit. The county shall be named as an additional insured,without limitation,on the general liability policy. (2) An operator of private line utility facilities meeting the following requirements shall not be required to comply with the insurance requirements of subsection (b)(1)of this section: (A) The utility facilities are permitted under a private utility line occupancy permit; (B) The work in the road right-of-way is performed by a licensed and bonded contractor; and (C) The contractor performing the work provides a certificate of insurance to the county in a form and with coverages and limits sufficient, in the judgment of the Mason County risk manager,to protect the county. The insurance required from the contractor shall cover all liability of the contractor, its subcontractors,and their agents'arising out of work performed in the public rights-of-way, including,without limitation,any negligence of the contractor and its officers,directors, employees, contractors,subcontractors, and agents. The county shall be named as an additional insured,without limitation,on the general liability policy. (3) If the operator or contractor does not have the insurance required pursuant to subsections(b)(1)and (2),the county may order the operator or contractor to stop any activity in the road rights-of-way until the insurance is obtained and approved. (c) Performance/Payment Bonds. Every operator shall be required to obtain performance bonds and, if necessary, payment bonds,to ensure the faithful performance of its responsibilities under any franchise or master road use permit. The minimum amount of the performance/payment bond necessary to achieve the purpose of the bond requirement for a franchise or master road use permit shall be set by the county engineer based upon such factors that relate to the risk to the county and nonperformance by the operator.The performance and/or payment bond shall be a minimum of twenty-five thousand dollars.The amount of the performance and/or payment bond may, from time to time, be increased or decreased to reflect changes in risks to the county.The requirement for a performance and/or payment bond may be waived for public entities or operators determined by the county engineer to be operators in good standing. The performance and/or payment bond shall be in a form acceptable to the county engineer; be with a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Washington with financial ratings acceptable to the Mason County risk manager;and,shall provide that it cannot be revoked during the term of the franchise or master road use permit and for two years thereafter. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 13 of 15 (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.110 Transfer/change of control. (a) No franchise or master road use permit may be transferred without: (1) Prior written notice to the county; (2) Execution of an agreement with the county unconditionally providing that the transferee will be bound by all the conditions of the applicable franchise or master road use permit and will assume all the obligations of its predecessor; (3) Resolving or preserving to the satisfaction of the county any outstanding compliance issues; and (4) Filing or establishing with the county the insurance certificates,security fund,and performance bond as required pursuant to this chapter. (b) A transfer shall not in any respect relieve the operator,or any of its successors in interest,of any obligation or liability occurring prior to the transfer,or of responsibility for acts or omissions occurring prior to the transfer, known or unknown,or the consequences thereof, including the review of past performance for purposes of determining whether the franchise or master road use permit should be renewed. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). 12.24.120 Remedies/violation/penalties. (a) Revocation or Termination of Franchise/Master Road Use Permit.A franchise or master road use permit may be revoked upon notice and opportunity to cure for any one or more of the following reasons: (1) Construction or operation at an unauthorized location; (2) Unauthorized transfer of the operator's franchise or master road use permit; (3) Unauthorized sale,assignment,or transfer of the operator's franchise assets or an interest therein; (4) Misrepresentation by or on behalf of an operator in any application to the county; (5) Abandonment of utility facilities in the road rights-of-way.Abandonment of a utility facility shall be presumed when a utility facility has not been used for a continuous period of twelve months or the appearance and condition of the utility facility together with the lack of maintenance or repair would lead a reasonable person to believe that the utility facility has been abandoned; (6) Failure to relocate,adjust,or remove facilities as required in this chapter; (7) Failure to pay taxes,compensation,fees, or costs when and as due to the county; (8) Insolvency or bankruptcy of the operator; (9) Violation of a material provision of this chapter; and/or (10) Violation of a material term of a franchise or master road use permit. (b) Revocation/Termination of Private Utility Line Occupancy Permit.The county engineer may terminate or revoke a private line utility occupancy permit at any time upon thirty days'written notice,with or without cause. (c) Penalties/Violation. Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 14 of 15 (1) Misdemeanor.Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof,shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ninety days,or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person,found guilty of a violation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed,continued or permitted by such person,firm,or corporation and shall be punishable therefor as provided for in this chapter. (2) Civil Infractions.The violation of any provision of this chapter is designated as a Class I civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW. (3) Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy,the county may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices and abate any conditions which constitute or will constitute a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 115-06§ 1(part), 2006). Created: 2024-02-01 12:03:21 [EST] (Supp. No.66,2-24,Update 1) Page 15 of 15 ATTACHMENT F 14.28.110 Road signs. All traffic signs and installations shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD),as adopted by the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation per RCW 47.36.030. (a) All roads maintained by Mason County shall display the proper signing,including road name and district indicator. (b) Mason County shall be responsible for the placement and maintenance of all road signs required for implementing this ordinance for county maintained roadways. (c) Roadways within Mason County,maintained and signed by the Washington State Department of Transportation,will be the responsibility of that department. (d) Private roads not maintained by Mason County shall be signed in conformance with this ordinance within thirty days of naming the private roadway. (e) Parcel owners using the private roadway shall be responsible for the cost and maintenance of private road signs. (f) Streets and roads shall be identified with approved signs. (g) Temperar-y sigas shall be installed at each street inter-seetion when developmeW of new roadways allows passage byvehieles. Signs shall be a miaimtim of tweat-y fetw inehes in length or a maximum of sixty inehes to aceommodate varying name lengths.Height shall be a minimum of eight inehes with five ineh letters deseribing the geographioal indieatof fifst then the road nafne eading in the Foad type indieatoF as described in the State Sig F.,brieation Ma"al Tact 05 For example: E island Lake 4)T—. CRC (hg) Signs shall be of green permanent waterproof materials with white reflective lettering.All sign supports shall be of a breakaway design,having the ability to break away if struck by a vehicle. (ih) The sign shall be a minimum height of seven feet from the bottom of the sign to surface of the ground,for visibility. (}i) The sign shall be located as to not interfere with site distance or road maintenance operations. (ki) Private road signing,placement and maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner(s). (Ord.No.44-10,5-25-2010;Ord.No. 32-13,6-18-2013) Created: 2023-05-24 11:42:41 [EST] (Supp. No.63,5-23,Update 1) Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS, GIS SERVICES AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, the County Engineer has updated the Mason County Road Standards that includes three (3) new right of way permits to use unimproved, unmaintained, and unopened rights of way, requiring Public Works to review current fee schedule; and WHEREAS, current fees are adopted within the Mason County Municipal Code which makes them cumbersome to find and update as needed without holding a public hearing to update the code; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department wishes to be able to be transparent in the fees by including them into one document that is only reference in the code, that can be easily reviewed and updated as needed; and WHEREAS, department staff has reviewed the fees included; and WHEREAS, this Fee Resolution will be reviewed annually and updated when necessary. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mason County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Department of Public Works Fee Schedule, attached as Exhibit A. DATED this day of , 2024. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Randy Neatherlin, Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kevin Shutty, Vice Chair Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Sharon Trask, Commissioner PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. UTILITY PERMIT FEES AND REQUIREMENTS CABLE FRANCHISE FEES Permit and Franchise Fees Price Each Utility Franchise $400 Cable Franchise $5,000 Master Road Use Permit $400 Private Line Utility Occupancy Permit $200 *Utility Permit - Category 5 Right of Way Use $125 **Utility Permit Extension $35 Franchise/ MRUP Renewal $300 Franchise/MRUP Amendment $250 Amend Private Line Permit $100 Transfer Franchise/MRUP $100 Transfer Private Line Permit $100 *In addition, an inspection fee of $0.25/ foot will be assessed. **One month, with no change in scope of work. Additional Requirements A Minimum performance bond for any Utility Permit or Private Line Utility Occupancy Permit is $500. Minimum performance bond for Utility Franchise and Master Road Use Permit is $25,000. All Utility Franchise Agreements, Master Road Use Permits, Private Line Occupancy Permits and Utility Permits require indemnification for the County. This will be evidenced by an insurance certificate showing a minimum of $2,000,000 general liability coverage and naming Mason County as an additional insured party under the policy. PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS Permit Fees Price Each Category 1 —Unopened Rights of Way $300 Category 2—Unopened Right of Way $300 Category 3— Trail Permit $50 Category 4—Road Approach/Encroachment Permit $200.00 Category 5—Utility Permits $125.00 Lineal Ft. Work $ 0.25/per ft. Permit Extension $ 35.00 Category 6—Overweight Moving Permits $ 10.00 Monthly Over Dimensional Moving Permit $ 10.00 Yearly Over Dimensional Moving Permit $ 30.00 Category 7—Road Use Permit(excludes special use permits) $100 Road Closure Postings $100 * Road Closure Publication $200 ff Additional Requirements The amount of the maintenance bond or surety shall be ten percent(10%) of the estimated construction cost of the improvements requiring maintenance,or five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)whichever is greater. The construction cost of the facilities requiring maintenance shall be estimated by a professional engineer and is subject to approval of the County Engineer. *For permits requiring a road closure to be published in the newspaper per RCW. The applicant may be required to pay the publication cost before the permit can be issued. PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. GIS MAP PRICES Custom and Existing Map Orders Mason County GIS Staff can provide custom mapping services for your mapping needs. The billing rate is $72.50/hr, with a minimum 1/2-hour charge ($36.25). The Mason County GIS Department sells prints of all existing maps based on size. See chart below for print sized and prices. The GIS staff typically provides the recommended printing size during the ordering process. The GIS Department will not be responsible for any dissatisfaction, misuse or misinterpretation of a map if the customer requests the map printed at a non-recommended size. Digital copies (PDF) of existing maps can be made available on CD for either pick-up at the GIS office or they can be mailed to the customer. Those requesting digital copies of a map(s) through the mail will be charged a 1/2-hour labor, plus shipping, materials and any applicable sales tax. Many existing maps are available for free download from the "Maps Online" section of the County website. To get the lower price for the additional copies, the order must be for the same map, at the same size and printed at the same time. PRICE PRICE for Additional P SI (1st co 11 x 17" --or smaller $1.00 $0.25 17"x 22" $16.50 $1.50 18"x 24" $16.75 $1.50 22"x 24" $17.00 $2.00 22"x 34" $17.50 $2.50 24"x 36" $17.75 $3.00 28"x 40" $18.00 $4.00 36"x 36" $18.25 $4.50 34"x 44" $18.50 $5.00 36"x 48" $20.00 $6.50 41"x 50" $25.00 $8.00 Lamination of 11" x 17" or smaller is $0.50 per map Pricin for Available Maps Map Name NEEL- Size Price Each Addressing Districts 36" x 36" $18.25 Allyn Urban Growth Area Zoning 17"x 22" $16.50 Belfair Urban Growth Area Zoning 17"x 22" $16.50 Belfair Water District 22"x 34" $17.50 Belfair Sewer Connection Zones 34"x 44" $18.50 County Commissioner Districts 36"x 36" $18.25 Development Areas(County Zoning)Map Panels 41"x 50" $25.00 Election Precincts-County 36"x 36" $18.25 Election Precincts in the loth Congressional Districts 36"x 36" $18.25 Fire Districts 36"x 36" $18.25 Future Land Use 26"x 36" $17.75 Oakland Bay Clean Water District 34"x 44" $18.50 County Parks 34"x 44" $18.50 Port Districts 36"x 36" $18.25 Public Utility(PUD)Districts 36"x 36" $18.25 Assessor Revaluation Areas 36"x 36" $18.25 Road Atlas- small 12" x 7.75" $26.59 Road Atlas-large I V x 17" $30.26 Road Map 41"x 50" $25.00 School Districts 36"x 36" $18.25 Shoreline Environment Designations 36"x 36" $18.25 Storm and Surface Water Utility(5 maps) 17"x 22" $16.50 Urban Growth Areas 36"x 48" $20.00 USGS Quad Index Grid 36"x 36" $18.25 Zip Code Areas 36" x 36" $18.25 The GIS Department strongly recommends printing existing maps on the size of paper they were originally designed for. C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! To: Board of Mason County Commissioners From: Richard Dickinson,Deputy Director/U&W Ext.450 Department: Public Works Briefing: ❑x Action Agenda: ❑x Public Hearing: ❑X Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): March 11,2024 Agenda Date: March 26,2024,April 23,2024, and May 7,2024 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ Information Technology ❑ Risk (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only: Item Number: Approved: ❑ Yes ❑No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code: Item: Public Hearing to consider changes to Mason County Code (MCC) Chapter 13 —Utilities and minor updates to Chapters 2,3 and 17 Background/Executive Summary: A public hearing was held on April 23, 2024, to consider water and sewer utility rate changes. Staff presented information and rate recommendations for each utility and testimony was taken. Commissioners continued the hearing to May 7th to further review staff recommendations and consider any additional testimony. Commissioners expressed a desire to no longer use the annual CPI-U as a means of increasing rates, the preparation of an Annual Report for each utility, and increased opportunities to connect with customers. The table below summarizes current and proposed utility rates, and whether they achieve financial objectives. Financial Objective Utility North Bay Belfair Beard's Cove Rustlewood Sewer Rustlewood Water Current Rate $124.86 $100.80 $44.32 $118.15 $44.32 Proposed Rate $124.86 $107.76 $49.23 $126.30 $86.00 Affordability Rate $110.54 $110.54 $123.63 $110.54 $138.18 Operating Cost Y Y Y N N Reserves Operating Y Y Y N N Capital N N N N N Equity Change duplex Change duplex meterw/tiers Change duplex meterw/tiers Senior/LI discount Senior/LI discount Senior/LI discount Senior/LI discount Senior/LI discount Affordability N Y Y N y C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! Budget Impact: (If the proposed rate is adopted) Operating Cost: Operating costs are covered for North Bay, Belfair, and Beard's Cove. Rustlewood requires additional outside revenue sources. Sufficient Rev Est. Fees& Operating to Op Operating Reserve Interest Budget Expenses Sufficient/(Insufficient) North Bay $ 2,333,977 $ 1,716,333 YES $ 617,644 Belfair $ 1,112,141 $ 854,299 YES $ 257,842 Beard's Cove 1 $ 302,077 $ 234,136 YES 1 $ 67,941 Rustlewood Sewer I $ 223,200 $ 344,858 I NO 1 $ (121,658) Rustlewood Water I $ 120,029 $ 191,408 NO 1 $ (71,379) Operating Reserves: Reserves are maintained for North Bay, Belfair, and Beard's Cove. Rustlewood requires additional outside revenue sources. Beginning Sufficient Rev 25%of Operating Est. Fees& Operating to Op Sufficient/(Insuf Operating Operating Reserve Reserve Interest Budget Expenses ficient) Budget North Bay $ 402,141 $ 2,333,977 $ 1,716,333 YES $ 1,019,785 $ 429,083 Belfair $ 278,735 $ 1,112,141 $ 854,299 YES $ 536,577 $ 213,575 Beard's Cove $ 404,640 $ 302,077 $ 234,136 YES $ 472,581 $ 58,534 Rustlewood Sewer $ 11,381 1 $ 223,200 $ 344,858 NO 1 $ (110,277) $ 86,215 Rustlewood Water $ 11,381 1 $ 120,029 $ 191,408 NO 1 $ (59,998)1 $ 47,852 However, when debt service is factored into operating reserve sufficiency,North Bay and Beard's Cove have sufficient operating funds that include debt. Belfair and both Rustlewood utilities do not. Belfair will have sufficient operating reserve after initial debt repayment in 2027. Capital Reserves: The proposed rate is not adequate for estimated future capital needs in any of the utilities. Sufficient Reserve to Beginning Capital Capital Operating Reserve Reserves Capital Budget Expenses North Bay $ 2,651,839 $ 855,000 YES Belfair $ 3,385,891 $ 1,206,789 YES Beard's Cove $ 595,000 $ 110,000 YES Rustlewood Sewer $ - N/A Rustlewood Water 1 $ - $ 38,000 1 NO C Mason County Agenda Request Form Y /A t! Ratepayer Equity: Water systems move to a tiered rate; duplexes pay the same as single-family residential for sewer service and implement a qualifying senior/low income discount rate. Customers who qualify for the Mason County Property Tax Exemption, qualify for a reduced basic rate fee. #Eligible Base Rate 10%Reduce Annual Subsidy Beards Cove 34 $ 49.23 $ 44.31 $ 2,008.58 Rustlewood Sewer 8 $ 126.30 $ 113.67 $ 1,212.48 Rustlewood Water 8 $ 86.00 $ 77.40 $ 825.60 North Bay 60 $ 124.86 1 $ 112.37 1 $ 8,989.92 #Eligible Base Rate 20%Reduce Annual Subsidy Beards Cove 34 $ 49.23 $ 39.38 $ 4,017.17 Rustlewood Sewer 8 $ 126.30 $ 101.04 $ 2,424.96 Rustlewood Water 8 $ 86.00 $ 68.80 $ 1,651.20 North Bay 60 $ 124.86 1 $ 99.89 1 $ 17,979.84 Affordability: North Bay and Rustlewood sewer utility rates are presently above the "affordability"rate of $110.54/month. Belfair sewer, Beard's Cove water and Rustlewood water remain under the affordability rate with the proposed rate increase. Public Outreach: ■ Notice of the hearing was posted in the Mason County Shelton Journal on March 2 1"and 28a'. ■ Additional notification of the meetings and the hearing occurred via Mason County Facebook page, postcards, email to HOAs, and billing inserts. ■ Community meetings were held on 3/28 (Rustlewood), 4/2 (Beard's Cove), 4/9 (Belfair and North Bay) and 4/16 (Rustlewood). ■ April 23 presentation posted on web Requested Action: Request the Board accept testimony and take action implementing new rates and ordinance revisions. Attachments: Ordinance revision North Bay Case Inlet Sewer Scenario#1: Rate reduction to 2%of the 2021 Median Household Income"affordability"index,to $110.54 per month for all ERU (including duplex units). Description Rate ERU Monthly Rev Annual Rev Affordability Rate 1 $ 110.54 1445 $ 159,730 $ 1,916,764 By reducing the rate to$110.54 per month to the 2021 affordability index from the current rate of $124.86, NBCI would see a reduction in revenue of nearly 13%or nearly$250,000.The proposed rate does cover operating and debt expenditures in 2024, but proposed capital expenditures would be partially funded with reserves. There would be no 2024 revenues available to fund future capital expenditures. It is anticipated that under this scenario, NBCI would see the ending fund balance slip under$1 million within 3 years as significant capital expenditures begin and within seven years fall short of anticipated future capital expenditures. 2025 beginning balance is anticipated to be less than 70% of 2024 beginning fund balance. Using a uniform rate for sewer funds does not take into account individual factors of each system, such as age, condition, capital improvement needs, past repairs and economies of scale. Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,237,540 Fees Revenue $ 1,916,764 Connection Fees $ 119,547 Interest $ 114,115 Total Revenues $ 4,387,965 Operating Expenses $ 1,716,333 Debt $ 272,375 Capital Expenditures $ 855,000 25% Year End Reserve $ 497,177 Subtotal Expenditures $ 3,340,885 Capital Reserve Balance $ 1,047,080.47 Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income(MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for NBCI puts MHI and"affordability"closer to$133.48. North Bay Case Inlet Sewer Scenario#2: Maintaining NBCI current rate of$124.86 per month for all ERU (including duplex units). Description Rate ERU Monthly Rev Annual Rev Proposed Rate $ 124.86 1445 $ 180,423 $ 2,165,072 By maintaining the current rate of$124.86 per month,this proposed rate does cover operating and debt expenditures, but proposed capital expenditures would be partially funded with reserves.The 2025 beginning fund balance is anticipated to be 80% of 2024 beginning fund balance. It is anticipated that under this scenario, NBCI would see the ending fund balance average$1.7 million over the next 10 years. Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,237,540 Fees Revenue $ 2,165,072 Connection Fees $ 119,547 Interest $ 114,115 Total Revenues $ 4,636,274 Operating Expenses $ 1,716,333 Debt $ 272,375 Capital Expenditures $ 855,000 25% Year End Reserve $ 497,177 Subtotal Expenditures $ 3,340,885 Capital Reserve Balance $ 1,295,389.27 Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2% of the Median Household Income (MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for NBCI puts MHI and "affordability"closer to$133.48. North Bay Case Inlet Sewer Scenario#3: $113 per month for all ERU (including duplex units). Description Rate ERU Monthly Rev Annual Rev 5.1.2024 Review Rate $ 113.00 1445 $ 163,285 1 $ 1,959,420 At a rate of$113.00 per month,this proposed rate does cover operating and debt expenditures, but proposed capital expenditures would be partially funded with reserves and/or other outside sources.The 2025 beginning fund balance is anticipated to be 68%of 2024 beginning fund balance. It is anticipated that under this scenario, NBCI would see the ending fund balance slip under$1 million within 3 years as significant capital expenditures begin and within seven years fall short of anticipated future capital expenditures. 2025 beginning balance is anticipated to be less than 70% of 2024 beginning fund balance. Using a uniform rate for sewer funds does not take into account individual factors of each system, such as age, condition, capital improvement needs, past repairs and economies of scale. Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,237,540 Fees Revenue $ 1,959,420 Connection Fees $ 119,547 Interest $ 114,115 Total Revenues $ 4,430,622 Operating Expenses $ 1,716,333 Debt $ 272,375 Capital Expenditures $ 855,000 25% Year End Reserve $ 497,177 Subtotal Expenditures $ 3,340,885 Capital Reserve Balance $ 1,089,736.87 Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income (MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for NBCI puts MHI and"affordability"closer to$133.48. Belfair Sewer Scenario#1: Increase rate from current$100.80 to 2%of the 2021 Median Household Income "affordability"index,to$110.54 per month for all ERU. Description Rate ERU Monthly Rev Annual Rev Affordability Rate 110.54 620 $ 68,583 1 $ 822,990 By increasing the rate to$110.54 per month to the 2021 affordability index from the current rate of $100.80, Belfair Sewer Fund would see an increase in annual fee revenue of$72,516 or 9.7%. Additionally, commercial customer sewer rates are based on historical water usage rates from the Belfair Water District. Water usage was used to determine initial commercial customer ERU's. The proposed rate with anticipated connection fees does cover operating costs. However, debt and capital expenditures would still need to find outside funding. Using a uniform rate for sewer funds does not take into account individual factors of each system, such as age, condition, capital improvement needs, past repairs, debt service and economies of scale. Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,664,626 Fee Revenue $ 822,418 Connection Fees $ 169,500 Interest $ 105,129 Total Revenues $ 4,761,673 Operating Expenses $ 854,299 Debt $ 1,018,377 Capital Expenditures $ 1,206,789 25% Year End Op Reserve $ 213,575 Subtotal Expenditures $ 3,293,040 Capital Reserve Balance $ 1,468,633 Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income(MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for Belfair Sewer puts MHI and"affordability"closer to $113.47. Belfair Sewer Scenario#2: Increase rate from current$100.80 to staff proposed rate of$107.76 per month for all ERU. Description Rate ERU Monthly Rev Annual Rev Proposed Rate 1 107.76 620 $ 66,811 $ 801,734 By increasing the rate to$107.76 per month from the current rate of$100.80, Belfair Sewer Fund would see an increase in annual fee revenue of nearly$52,000 or 6.9%. However, it's a decrease of nearly$21,000 of the`affordability"of$110.54. Additionally, commercial customer sewer rates are based on historical water usage rates from the Belfair Water District. Water usage was used to determine initial commercial customer ERU's. The proposed rate with anticipated connection fees does cover operating costs. However, debt and capital expenditures would still need to find outside funding. Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,664,626 Fee Revenue $ 801,734 Connection Fees $ 169,500 Interest $ 105,129 Total Revenues $ 4,740,989 Operating Expenses $ 854,299 Debt $ 1,018,377 Capital Expenditures $ 1,206,789 25% Year End Op Reserve $ 213,575 Subtotal Expenditures $ 3,293,040 Capital Reserve Balance $ 1,447,950 Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income(MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for Belfair Sewer puts MHI and"affordability"closer to $113.47. Belfair Sewer Scenario#3: Increase rate from current$100.80 to proposed rate of$113 per month for all ERU. Description I Rate I ERU I Monthly Rev I Annual Rev 5.1.2024 Proposed Rate I $ 113.00 1 620 $ 70,060 1 $ 840,720 By increasing the rate to$113 per month from the current rate of$100.80, Belfair Sewer Fund would see an increase in annual fee revenue of nearly$91,000 or 12%. Additionally, commercial customer sewer rates are based on historical water usage rates from the Belfair Water District. Water usage was used to determine initial commercial customer ERU's. The proposed rate with anticipated connection fees does cover operating costs. However, debt and capital expenditures would still need to find outside funding. Beginning Fund Balance $ 3,664,626 Fee Revenue $ 840,720 Connection Fees $ 169,500 Interest $ 105,129 Total Revenues $ 4,779,975 Operating Expenses $ 854,299 Debt $ 1,018,377 Capital Expenditures $ 1,206,789 25% Year End Op Reserve $ 213,575 Subtotal Expenditures $ 3,293,040 Capital Reserve Balance $ 1,486,935 Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income(MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for Belfair Sewer puts MHI and"affordability"closer to $113.47. Beards Cove Water Scenario Request#1: Base Rate$50 with tiers starting at$10 per 100 CF. If implemented full year, revenues would have been $494,286; 2024 budgeted operating and capital expenditures are $355,731. Description Rates Base Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Monthly Rev Annual Rev 1 to 400 $ 50 $ 23,700 $ 23,700 $ 284,400 401-700 $ 10 $ 5,695 $ 5,695 $ 68,334 701-1000 $ 15 $ 5,150 $ 5,150 $ 61,794 1001-1300 $ 20 $ 4,240 $ 4,240 $ 50,880 Over 1300.1 $ 25 $ 2,407 $ 2,407 $ 28,878 Totals 1 1 $ 23,700 1 $ 5,695 1 $ 5,150 1 $ 4,240 1 $ 2,407 1 $ 41,191 $ 494,286 Nearly 52%of Beard's Cove customers are within the Base Rate of 400 CF or less, 20%within the second tier of 700 CF or less and the remaining 17%over 701 CF. Description QTY %of Total 1 to 400 246 51.8% 401-700 96 20.2% 701-1000 53 11.2% 1001-1300 29 6.1% Over 1300.1 51 10.7% Totals 475 100.0% Under this scenario, Beard's Cove proposed rate would cover budgeted operating, debt, and capital expenditures. With additional reserves set aside for future capital expenditures on an aging system. Best practices would have a reserve of 25%of operating expenditures, or nearly$62,000 held for next year's operating reserve. The remaining fund balance available for future capital and major maintenance expenditures. 2024 Beards Cove Beg. Fund Balance $ 988,172.09 Fees Revenue $ 494,286.00 Operating Expenses $ 234,136.00 Debt $ 11,595.00 Capital Expenditures $ 110,000.00 Subtotal Expenditures $ 355,731.00 End of Year Fund Balance $ 1,126,727.09 Note on Affordability: Most drinking water grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2.5% of Median Household Income (MHI). 2021 MHI for this census track was used to calculate a monthly affordability rate of$110.54. This proposed rate is 45%of the affordability rate. It is anticipated that an estimated 80%of Beard's Cove customers would be under this affordability rate under this scenario. Beards Cove Water Scenario Request#2: Base Rate$55 with ONE tier at$10 per 100 CF: If implemented full year, revenues would have been $459,361; 2024 budgeted operating and capital expenditures are $355,731. Description Rates Base Tier 1 Monthly Rev Annual Rev 1 to 400 $ 55 $ 26,070 $ 26,070 $ 312,840 401-700 $ 10 $ 12,210 $ 12,210 $ 146,521 Totals $ 26,070 $ 12,210 $ 38,280 $ 459,361 Nearly 52%of Beard's Cove customers are within the Base Rate of 400 CF or less,48%are anticipated to pay the base rate of$55 plus$10 per 100 CF. Description QTY %of Total 1 to 400 246 51.8% 401-700 229 48.2% Totals 475 100.0% Under this scenario, Beard's Cove proposed rate would cover budgeted operating, debt, and capital expenditures. With additional reserves set aside for future capital expenditures on an aging system. Best practices would have a reserve of 25%of operating expenditures, or nearly$62,000 held for next year's operating reserve. The remaining fund balance available for future capital and major maintenance expenditures. 2024 Beards Cove Beg. Fund Balance $ 988,172.09 Fees Revenue $ 459,361.20 Reserve I nterest $ 25,198.39 Operating Expenses $ 234,136.00 Debt $ 11,595.00 Capital Expenditures $ 110,000.00 Subtotal Expenditures $ 355,731.00 End of Year Fund Balance $ 1,117,000.68 Note on Affordability: Most drinking water grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2.5% of Median Household Income (MHI). 2021 MHI for this census track was used to calculate a monthly affordability rate of$110.54. This proposed rate is 50%of the affordability rate. It is anticipated that an estimated 80%of Beard's Cove customers would be under this affordability rate under this scenario. Rustlewood Sewer Scenario#1: Rate reduction from current rate of$118.15 to 2%of the 2021 Median Household Income"affordability"index to$110.54 per month per ERU. Description I Rate I ERU Monthly Rev Annual Rev [Affordability Rate I $ 110.54 1 155 $ 17,134 1 $ 205,604 By reducing the rate to$110.54 per month to the 2021 affordability index from the current rate, Rustlewood would see a reduction in revenue of$29,314 or 14.3%. The proposed rate does not cover operating and debt expenditures in 2024. And a reserve fund of 25%of the prior year's operating expenditures of$86,215 could not be established. Outside funding of nearly$200,000 would need to be obtained to make this rate feasible for 2024.And more than$1.9 million in outside funding over the next 9 years. It is anticipated that under this scenario, Rustlewood would not see a positive fund balance for the foreseeable future with a 5% increase each year. Using a uniform rate for water/sewer funds does not take into account of individual factors of each system, such as age, condition, past repair history, length and accessibility of pipes, debt service and economies of scale. Beginning Fund Balance $ 11,381 Fee Revenue $ 205,604 Grants $ 82,950 Interest $ - Total Revenues $ 299,936 Operating Expenses or$ 344,858 Debt $ 62,120 Capital Expenditures $ - 25% Year End Op Reserve $ 86,215 Subtotal Expenditures $ 493,193 Capital Reserve Balance I $ (193,257) Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income(MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for Rustlewood puts MHI and affordability closer to $113.47. Rustlewood Sewer Scenario#3: Rate increase from current rate of$118.15 to$126.30 per month per ERU. Description I Rate I ERU I Monthly Rev I Annual Rev Proposed Rate I $ 126.30 1 155 $ 19,577 1 $ 234,918 By increasing the rate to$126.30 per month, Rustlewood would see an increase in revenue of $15,159 or 6.9%. The proposed rate does not cover operating and debt expenditures in 2024. And a reserve fund of 25%of the prior year's operating expenditures of$86,215 could not be established. Outside funding of nearly$165,000 would need to be obtained to make this rate feasible for 2024. And more than$1.5 million in outside funding over the next 9 years. It is anticipated that under this scenario, Rustlewood would not see a positive fund balance for the foreseeable future with a 5% increase each year. Using a uniform rate for water/sewer funds does not consider individual factors of each system, such as age, condition, past repair history, length and accessibility of pipes and economies of scale. Beginning Fund Balance $ 11,381 Fee Revenue $ 234,918 Grants $ 82,950 Interest $ - Total Revenues $ 329,249 Operating Expenses $ 344,858 Debt $ 62,120 Capital Expenditures $ - 25% Year End Op Reserve $ 86,215 Subtotal Expenditures $ 493,193 Capital Reserve Balance $ (163,944) Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income(MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for Rustlewood puts MHI and affordability closer to $113.47. Rustlewood Sewer Scenario#3: Rate reduction from current rate of$118.15 to$113 per month per ERU. Description I Rate I ERU I Monthly Rev I Annual Rev 5.1.2024 Proposed Rate I $ 113.00 1 155 $ 17,515 1 $ 210,180 By reducing the rate to$113 per month from the current rate, Rustlewood would see a reduction in revenue of$9,580 or 4%. The proposed rate does not cover operating and debt expenditures in 2024. And a reserve fund of 25%of the prior year's operating expenditures of$86,215 could not be established. Outside funding of nearly$189,000 would need to be obtained to make this rate feasible for 2024.And more than $1.8 million in outside funding over the next 9 years. It is anticipated that under this scenario, Rustlewood would not see a positive fund balance for the foreseeable future with a 5% increase each year. Using a uniform rate for water/sewer funds does not take into account of individual factors of each system, such as age, condition, past repair history, length and accessibility of pipes, debt service and economies of scale. Beginning Fund Balance $ 11,381 Fee Revenue $ 210,180 Grants $ 82,950 Interest $ - Total Revenues $ 304,511 Operating Expenses $ 344,858 Debt $ 62,120 Capital Expenditures $ - 25% Year End Op Reserve $ 86,215 Subtotal Expenditures $ 493,193 Capital Reserve Balance $ (188,682) Note on Affordability: Most sewer grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2%of the Median Household Income (MHI). For public presentation,the 2021 MHI was used to produce the $110.54. However, updated information for Rustlewood puts MHI and affordability closer to $113.47. Rustlewood Water Scenario Request#1: Base Rate$50 with tiers starting at$10: If implemented full year, revenues would have been $121,703 Budgeted operating and capital expenditures of$229,408. Best practices would see a reserve of 25%of operating expenditures of$47,852. Description Rates Base Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 M nth ly Rev Annual Revenue Base $ 50.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 86,400.00 401-700 $ 10.00 $ 1,240.00 $ 1,240.00 $ 14,880.00 701-1000 $ 15.00 $ 709.50 $ 709.50 $ 8,514.00 1000-1300 $ 20.00 $ 369.20 $ 369.20 $ 4,430.40 Over 1300.1 $ 25.00 $ 623.25 $ 623.25 $ 7,479.00 Total Revenue $ 7,200.00 $ 1,240.00 $ 709.50 $ 369.20 $ 623.25 $ 10,141.95 $ 121,703.40 62.5%of Rustlewood customers are within the Base Rate tier of 400 CF or less, nearly 24%within the second tier of 700 CF or less and the remaining 14%over 701 CF. Description QTY %of Total 1 to 400 90 62.5% 401-700 34 23.6% 701-1000 12 8.3% 1001-1300 4 2.8% Over 1300.1 4 2.8% Totals 1441 100.00% Nearly$145,000 in 2024 would need to be secured from other sources. Using a uniform rate for water funds does not take into account of individual factors for each system, such as age, condition, capital improvement plan and economies of scale. 2024 RSW Water Beginning Reserve $ 11,381.26 Fees Revenue $ 121,703.40 Operating Expenses $ 191,408.00 Debt $ - Capital Expenditures $ 38,000.00 25%Reserve $ 47,852.00 Subtotal Expenditures $ 277,260.00 Other Funds Needed $ 144,175.35 Note on Affordability: Most drinking water grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2.5% of Median Household Income (MHI). 2021 MHI forthis census tract is used to calculate a monthly affordability rate of$110.54. This proposed base rate is 45%of the affordability rate. It is anticipated that more than 93%of RSW customers would be under this affordability rate under this scenario. Rustlewood Water Scenario Request#2: Base Rate$86 with tiers starting at$15: If implemented full year, revenues would have been $196,793. Budgeted operating and capital expenditures of$229,408. Best practices would see a reserve of 25%of operating expenditures of$47,852. Description Rates Base Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Mnthly Rev Annual Revenue Base $ 86.00 $ 12,384.00 $ 12,384.00 $ 148,608.00 401-700 $ 15.00 $ 1,860.00 $ 1,860.00 $ 22,320.00 701-1000 $ 20.00 $ 946.00 $ 946.00 $ 11,352.00 1000-1300 $ 25.00 $ 461.50 $ 461.50 $ 5,538.00 Over 1300.1 $ 30.00 $ 747.90 $ 747.90 $ 8,974.80 Total Revenue $ 12,384.00 $ 1,860.00 $ 946.00 $ 461.50 $ 747.90 $ 16,399.40 $ 196,792.80 62.5%of Rustlewood customers are within the Base Rate tier of 400 CF or less, nearly 24%within the second tier of 700 CF or less and the remaining 14%over 701 CF. Description QTY %of Total 1 to 400 90 62.5% 401-700 34 23.6% 701-1000 12 8.3% 1001-1300 4 2.8% Over 1300.1 4 LBO/a Totals 144 100.00% Nearly$70,000 in 2024 would need to be secured from other sources. Using a uniform rate for water funds does not take into account of individual factors for each system, such as age, condition, capital improvement plan and economies of scale. 2024 RSW Water Beginning Reserve $ 11,381.26 Fees Revenue $ 196,792.80 Operating Expenses $ 191,408.00 Debt $ - Capital Expenditures $ 38,000.00 25%Reserve $ 47,852.00 Subtotal Expenditures $ 277,260.00 Other Funds Needed $ 69,085.95 Note on Affordability: Most drinking water grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2.5% of Median Household Income (MHI). 2021 MHI forthis census tract is used to calculate a monthly affordability rate of$110.54. This proposed base rate is 78%of the affordability rate. It is anticipated that 86%of RSW customers would be under this affordability rate under this scenario. Rustlewood Water Scenario Request#3: Base Rate$55 with ONE tier at$10: If implemented full year, revenues would have been $120,803; budgeted operating and capital expenditures of$229,408. Best practices would see a reserve of 25%of operating expenditures of$47,852. Description Rates Base Tier 1 Mnthly Rev Annual Revenue Ba s e u p to 400 CF $ 55.00 $ 7,920.00 $ 7,920.00 $ 95,040.00 401+ $ 10.00 $ 2,146.90 $ 2,146.90 $ 25,762.80 Total Revenue $ 7,920.00 $ 2,146.90 $ 10,066.90 $ 120,802.80 *** Per 100 CFU 62.5% of Rustlewood customers are within the Base Rate tier of 400 CF or less, 37.5%of customers would pay the Base Rate of$55 plus$10 per 100 CF. Description QTY %of Tota l 1 to 400 90 62.5% 401+ 54 37.5% Totals 144 100% Nearly$145,100 in 2024 would need to be secured from other sources. Using a uniform rate for water funds does not take into account of individual factors for each system, such as age, condition, capital improvement plan and economies of scale. 2024 RSW Water Beginning Reserve $ 11,381.26 Fees Revenue $ 120,802.80 Operating Expenses $ 191,408.00 Debt $ - Capital Expenditures $ 38,000.00 25%Reserve $ 47,852.00 Subtotal Expenditures $ 277,260.00 Other Funds Needed $ 145,075.95 Note on Affordability: Most drinking water grant/loan programs use an"affordability"index of 2.5% of Median Household Income (MHI). 2021 MHI for this census tract is used to calculate a monthly affordability rate of$110.54. This proposed base rate is 50%of the affordability rate. It is anticipated that more than 94.5%of RSW customers would be under this affordability rate under this scenario. ORDINANCE NUMBER AMENDMENT TO MASON COUNTY CODE TITLE 2, 39 13 & 17 AN ORDINANCE amending sections of Mason County Code Title 13 (Utilities)removing Harstine Point Water and Sewer System, removing, and combining sections, and updating rate structures for all county owned and operated water and wastewater facilities and amending sections of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 3 (Revenues and Finance) and Title 17 (Zoning)relating to the Belfair Sewer. WHEREAS,the County desire to implement new water and sewer rate structures for Beards Cove, Belfair, North Bay and Rustlewood; and, WHEREAS, the County desires to review and approve monthly fees for water services on an annual basis by the Board of County Commissioners and shall charge water services based on consumption; and, WHEREAS, the County desires to maintain equity between the amount of utility services used and the amount paid by its customers; and, WHEREAS, additional amendments were also needed in Titles 13-Utilities-removing Harstine Point Water and Sewer System, combining sections, and amending sections of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Title 3 (Revenues and Finance) and Title 17 (Zoning)relating to the Belfair Sewer; and, WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners find that the proposed amendments to Title 2, Title 3, Title 13, and Title 17 of the Mason County Code is in the best public interest; and, WHEREAS, Mason County citizens, stakeholders and outside agencies have been afforded opportunities to review and comment on the code amendments; and WHEREAS, the Mason County Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on May 7, 2024 at 9:15am to consider written and oral testimony on the proposed Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted in support of the regulations imposed by this Ordinance. Section 2: Mason County Code Chapter 2, (Administration and Personnel) is amended as shown on Attachment A. Section 4. Mason County Code Chapter 3 (Revenues and Finance) as shown on Attachment B. Section 5. Mason County Code Chapter 13, (Utilities) is amended as shown on Attachment C. Section 6, Mason County Code Chapter 17, (Zoning) is amended as shown on Attachment D. Section 7: Effective Date. The rates and services charges specified in the Ordinance shall take effect on the first day of the month following adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. ADOPTED this day of , 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Randy Neatherlin,Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kevin Shutty,Vice Tim Whitehead, Sharon Trask, Commissioner Ch. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Mason County Building I,Commission Chambers,411 North Fifth Street,Shelton, WA 98584 on April 23,2024, at 9:15 am. SAID HEARING will be to take public comment on revisions to Mason County Code Chapter 13"Utilities"to 1.reflect new water and sewer rate structures for Beard's Cove water, Belfair sewer, North Bay sewer and Rustlewood water and sewer and, j 2. make code updates to Chapters 2, 3, 13 and 17 to reflect current administration, finance, design and construction standards,permits,fees,and enforcement. Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County website https://www.masoncoun , wa.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the "raise hand" feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to msmittigmasoncoLm a.gov or mail to the Commissioners' Office, 411 N 51h St, Shelton, WA 98584; or call(360)427-9670 ext. 230. If special accommodations are needed,please contact the Commissioners' office, i (360)427-9670 ext. 419. DATED this 1.10-day of March, 2024. i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smi h, derk of the Board Bill: Mason County Public Works Department 100 W Public Works Shelton, WA 98584 Cc: Commissioners Shelton Journal: Publ. 2t: 3/21/2024 & 3/28/2024 ATTACHMENT A Title 2-ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL Chapter 2.161 FINANCIAL RESERVE AND CONTINGENCY POLICY Chapter 2.161 FINANCIAL RESERVE AND CONTINGENCY POLICY 9.161.010 General policy. The county shall maintain reserves required by law,ordinance and/or bond covenants.All expenditures drawn from reserve accounts shall require prior board approval unless previously authorized by the board for expenditure within the county's annual budget. The county finance committee will review annually the required reserve levels necessary to meet the reserves established herein.If it is determined that the reserves should be adjusted,the county finance committee shall propose an amendment to these policies. If reserves and/or fund balances fall below required levels as set by this policy,the county shall include within its annual budget a plan to restore reserves and/or fund balance to the required levels. The county's annual general fund budget will be adopted in the positive with expenditures not exceeding revenues,excluding beginning and ending fund balances unless any of the following conditions exist:the Mason County Board of County Commissioners develop a plan to restore the shortfall to the reserve balances within one calendar year;the offset of expenditures over revenue is due to"one-time"expenditures,or;the offset is due to conservative budgeting and the net revenue over expenditures for the previous calendar year is at least equal to the amount of the excess in expenditures over revenues in the current budget year. The county will allocate any funds from unanticipated excess revenues and/or unexpended budget authority in the year following the actual recognition of these funds first to funding reserves as set out in this policy then to other unanticipated expenditures. All reserves will be presented in the county's annual budget. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.020 General fund operating reserves. The county will maintain a general fund operating reserve to provide for adequate cash flow,budget contingencies,and insurance reserves.Under this policy,general operating reserves will be budgeted in the range of fifteen percent to twenty-five percent of the prior year's actual expenditures,excluding beginning and ending fund balances. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.030 General fund contingency reserve. The county will maintain a contingency fund and shall maintain a reserve equal to one million dollars to provide a financial cushion to cover revenue shortfalls resulting from unexpected economic changes or recessionary periods or to provide funds in the event of major unplanned expenditures the county could face. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-03-07 09:55:46[EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24) Page 1 of 3 2.161.040 General fund technology replacement reserves. The county will maintain a technology replacement reserve for replacement of costs entity wide to cover computer hardware,software,or telephone equipment identified in the county's technology replacement listing. The required level of reserve will equal each year's scheduled costs.For example,if the 2019 equipment costs are budgeted at one hundred thousand dollars the fund reserve balance must equal or exceed one hundred thousand dollars.Contributions will be made through assessments to the using funds and departments and maintained on a per asset basis. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.050 General fund equipment and vehicle replacement reserves. The county will maintain a general fund reserve for the replacement of vehicles and equipment identified on the county's equipment replacement listing.The required level of reserves will equal each year's scheduled replacement costs.For example,if the 2019 equipment replacement costs are budgeted at one hundred thousand dollars,the fund reserve balance must equal or exceed one hundred thousand dollars.Contributions will be made through assessments to the using funds and departments and maintained on a per asset basis. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.060 General fund accrued leave reserve. The county will maintain an accrued leave reserve to cover the cost of the liability in its accrued leave account.The reserve will be at least sufficient to cover one years estimated accrued leave payout as well as any accrued leave payouts known and required to be paid out in future years. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.070 General fund capital facilities reserve. The county will maintain a capital facilities reserve equal to five million dollars,or other amount set by the board and adopted during the annual budget process.The purpose of the reserve is to pay for capital costs or future debt payments included in the capital facilities plan. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.080 Sales and use tax fund reserve. The county will maintain a sales and use tax fund reserve equal to fifteen percent to twenty-five percent of the prior year's actual expenditures,excluding beginning and ending fund balances. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.090 County road fund operating reserves. The county will maintain a county road fund operating reserve to provide for adequate cash flow.Under this policy,general operating reserves will be budgeted in the range of fifteen percent to twenty-five percent of the prior year's actual expenditures,excluding beginning and ending fund balances. Created: 2024-03-07 09:55:46[EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24) Page 2 of 3 (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.100 County road new road projects fund reserve. The county will maintain a county road new road projects fund reserve equal to four million dollars,or other amount set by the board and adopted during the annual budget process. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.110 REET 2 fund reserve. The county will maintain a REET 2 fund reserve to provide for future debt payments within the Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Fund.The reserve will increase each year,economic conditions permitting,by up to one-half of the scheduled transfer amount from the REET 2 fund into the Belfair Sewer Fund until the reserve is equal to three million dollars,or other amount set by the board and adopted during the annual budget process. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.120 Equipment rental and revolving fund reserve. The county will maintain an equipment rental and revolving fund balance reserve equal to fifteen percent to twenty-five percent of the prior year's actual expenditures,excluding beginning and ending fund balances. (Res.No.2022-052,7-25-2022) 2.161.130 Utility enterprise fund reserves. Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold \ Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold The county will maintain a utility enterprise fund reserve equal to fifteen percent to twenty-five percent of the prior year's actual operating expenditures,excluding beginning and ending fund balances. When funds fall Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold below this reserve,the county will prepare and implement a financial improvement plan. 2.161.140 Utility enterprise fund capital reserves. The county will maintain a capital facilities reserve equal to the amount set by the board and adopted during the annual budget process.The purpose of the reserve is to pay for capital costs or future debt payments included in the capital facilities plan. Created: 2024-03-07 09:55:46[EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24) Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT B Title 3-REVENUE AND FINANCE Chapter 3.64 BEARD'S COVE WATER SYSTEM RESERVE FUND ChaPteIF 2 GA QCARwsk C0VC\AIATCQ CVCTCAA DCCCD\/C CI IAI-D Fund.. ' (b) The county trpaquirpr iq dlrpptpd to invest any suFplus Fneneys in this fund feF the FRaXiFRUM pFedUGt4E)R Of (Res 48 92 )1992 �T Chapter 3.156 BELFAIR WASTEWATER AND WATER RECLAMATION UTILITY FUND 3.156.010 Established. The Mason County board of county commissioners hereby establishes the Belfair wastewater and water reclamation utility fund 413-000-000 to receive funding(revenues)for the cost of the design,development,and construction of the new Belfair wastewater and water reclamation utility facility and the cost of operations of the new Belfair wastewater and water reclamation utility. (Res.118-07(part),2007). 3.156.020 Administration. The director of Public Works/c+Utilities and waste management will administer this fund and pay proper expenses from this fund as approved and directed by the board of Mason County commissioners. (Res.118-07(part),2007). Chapter 3.158 NORTH BAY, RUSTLEWOOD,AND BEARD'S COVE UTILITY FUNDS 3.158.010 Established.) Commented[L51]:Please find and note the resolutions establishing the utility funds. The Mason County board of county commissioners hereby establishes the North Bay/Case Inlet wastewater and water reclamation utility fund, the Rustlewood wastewater and drinking water utility fund)i,and Commented[L52]:Insert fund number the Beard's Cove drinking water utility�und Commented[L53]:Insert fund number Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-03-07 09:55:50[EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24) Page 1 of 2 i to receive and expend funds for the purposes of planning,operating,and constructing sewer,water reclamation, Formatted•Indent:First line: 0" and drinking water utilities. 3.158.020 Administration. The director of Public Works/Utilities and waste management will administer these funds and pay proper expenses from these funds as approved and directed by the board of Mason County commissioners. Created: 2024-03-07 09:55:51[EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24) Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT C Title 13 PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES Chapters: 13.01 Purpose 13.02 Relationship to Comprehensive Plans Plans/Standards Adopted 13.03 Water 13.04 Sewer 13.0-519 Rates,ChaFp-e ^^a FeesCross Connection Control Ordinance 13.32 Latecomers agreements for Utility facilities 13.33 Minimum levels of service for residential recycling collection Chapter 13.01 PURPOSE Title 13 establishes regulations for water and sewer systems owned and/or operated by the county. Chapter 13.02 RELATIONSHIP TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PLANS/STANDARDS ADOPTED Sections: 13.02.010 Consistency with The Comprehensive Plan and Growth Management Act 13.02.020 Plans Adopted 13.02.030 Standard Specifications Adopted 13.02.010 Consistency with The Comprehensive Plan and Growth Management Act Provisions in this Chapter are to be consistent with and implement the Mason County Comprehensive Plan. 13.02.020 Plans Adopted The following plans,as updated and amended,have been prepared in accordance with applicable state and federal law and are hereby adopted: 1. North Bay/Case Inlet Wastewater Facility Plan Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 1 of 128 ATTACHMENT C 2. Belfair/Lower Hood Canal Water Reclamation Facility Plan 3. Beard's Cove Water System Plan 4. Beard's Cove Water System Emergency Response Plan 5. Rustlewood Water System Plan 6. Rustlewood Water System Emergency Response Plan 13.02.030 Standard Specifications Adopted The following current versions of standard specifications as amended,are hereby adopted by reference: 1. WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications for Road,Bridge,and Municipal Construction. 2. Mason County Sewer Design and Construction Standards. 3. Applicable AWWA Standard Specifications. 4. Mason County Road Standards. Chapter 13.03 PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS Sections: 13.03.010 Purpose 13.03.020 ^^"��sPermits and Capital Facility Fees 13.03.030 CenneetienReaumFe'Water service fees 13.03.040 Shop rate 13.03.060 Billing-Charges due 13.03.070 Delinquent charges and liens 13.03.080 Billings-to whom mailed 13.03.090 Violations and penalties of water systems 13.03.010 Purpose 7vFormatted:Font:12 pt,Bold A. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to establish a public water system code for the Rustlewood Community and the Beards Cove Communities.It is the intent and purpose of the board of county commissioners that public water systems under its responsibility be constructed and maintained in accordance with uniform standards. B. Uniformity.The construction of public water systems shall be in accordance with any applicable water system plan,or engineering report,rules and regulations governing the use of utilities for development and with all other rules,regulations and requirements as may be prescribed from time to time by the respective agencies of Mason County and the State of Washington. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 2 of 128 ATTACHMENT C C. Other Applicable Codes.If federal,state or other applicable laws impose a standard or regulation that is in conflict with any provision of this code or any standard or regulations that the county may adopt pursuant to this code,then the most restrictive standard shall prevail. Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold 13.03.020 Qe4n4iomftrmits and Capital Facility Fees. Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold At the time of application for a building permit,or if an applicant wishes to connect to the water system,the Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold applicant shall apply for a water connection permit and shall pay to the county a permit fee as set forth below together with connection charges and/or other charges,if any,required by this chapter.If the building permit is not issued,the permit fee and connection charges shall be refunded.The permit shall be in effect for one year and may be extended for an additional year with written approval of the director of utilities and waste management. After two years the applicant may apply for an additional extension but must remit additional fees,if any,equal to the difference of the original permit fee and the current permit fee.Permit fees shall be as follows: For each water/sewer connection made to the system service line,at the property boundary line: Water:Amount to be reviewed and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on an annual basis. Formatted:Not Highlight There will be no credits towards connection to the system and the following conditions shall apply: (a) Mason County Department of Utilities/Waste Management personnel shall inspect the service line before the work is back-filled. (b) A full way water valve controlling all outlets shall be installed by the owner at the structure service line and be readily accessible to Mason County and the owner. (c) All service connections to the system shall be connected with a three-quarter-inch valve and water service meter which shall be provided by Mason County. (d) All service connections to the system shall comply with all components of the cross-connection control plan. 13.03.030—Water Service Feesrnnnactffian RaqvkedFormatted:Font:12 pt,Bold The monthly fees for water service will be reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board of County Commissioners.The County shall charge water services based on metered consumption. 13.03.040 Shop rate. The department of utilities and waste management shall establish a rate of,events-five dollars per hour for Formatted:Not Highlight each operator required making system repairs as a result of the negligence of others. (Res.No.05-09,§1.05,1-13-2009) Formatted:History Note 13.03.060 Billing—Charges due. Billings shall be mailed prior to the tenth day of every month.Water and sewer charges shall be due and payable by the last day of the monthly billing period. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 3 of 128 (Res.58-03§2.01,2003). (Res.No.05-09,§2.01,1-13-2009) 13.03.070 Delinquent charges and liens. When sewer and/or water charges are not paid within sixty days after the date of billing,or by the date of the next billing,such charges shall be delinquent and the water may be turned off by the county.In the event a service is disconnected for non-payment,the total bill plus a reconnect charge of fifty dollars must be paid before _ Formatted:Not Highlight service is restored.An additional fee of thirty-three dollars per month for water will be charged during the disconnected period and an additional fee of eighty-eight dollars for sewer shall be charged for each month during -- Formatted:Not Highlight the disconnected period.All delinquent charges shall be subject to an eight percent interest per annum. Formatted:Not Highlight All delinquent charges and penalties added thereto shall be a lien against the property.Delinquent charges shall be certified to the county treasurer whenever said charges have been delinquent for a period of sixty days and the county may file a lien.Upon the expiration of sixty days after the attachment of the lien,the county may bring suit in foreclosure by civil action in the Superior Court of Mason County.In addition to the costs and disbursements provided by state,the court may allow the county reasonable costs and attorney's fees.The lien shall be foreclosed in the same manner as the foreclosure of real property tax liens(RCW 36.94.150). (Res.58-03§2.02,2003). (Res.No.05-09,§2.02,1-13-2009) 13.03.080 Billings—To whom mailed. Billings shall be mailed to the owner of the property receiving service or his/her agent.Failure to receive such bills shall not relieve any obligation to pay,or the property receiving such service,or capable of receiving such service,from such lien that may be attached to the property in the manner provided by law.A fee of fifteen dollars Formatted:Not Highlight will be charged for any change in tenant,renter,ownership,billing address,etc. (Res.58-03§2.03,2003). (Res.No.05-09,§2.03,1-13-2009) 13.03.090 Violation and penalties of water and sewer systems. Any person or persons,firm or corporation who tampers or permits tampering with the water system shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof,shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars.Each separate day or any portion thereof,during which any violation continues,shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. (Res.58-03§2.04,2003). (Res.No.05-09,§2.04,1-13-2009) Formatted:Paragraph 1 Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 4 of 128 Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Title 13 UTILITIES Formatted:Paragraph 1,Tab stops: 3.08",Left Chapter 13.04 SEWERS Sections: 13.04.010 Purpose 13.04.020 Definitions 13.04.030 Connection Required 13.04.040 Administration 13.04.050 Permits 13.04.051 Grinder pumps in designated low-pressure areas 13.04.060 Fees and Costs 13.04.080 ERU updates,capacity rental charges,strength charges 13.04.090 Billing 13.04.100 Unlawful use of public sewer system _- Formatted:Font:10 pt,Not Bold 13.04.110 Enforcement Formatted:Font:10 pt,Not Bold �� Formatted:Space Before: 0 pt 1�OT.^�19 Rase Formatted:Section 1R.04.0:10 n�m:..:.:..fs 13.04.010 Purpose A. Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to establish a sanitary sewage code for the Rustlewood Community, Allyn Urban Growth Area and the Belfair Urban Growth Area.It is the intent and purpose of the board of county commissioners that sewer systems under its responsibility be constructed and maintained in accordance with uniform standards. B. Uniformity.The board further declares that the primary means of sewage collection and disposal in the Rustlewood Community,Allyn Urban Growth Area(UGA)and the Belfair Urban Growth Area(UGA)sewer service area shall be through the construction and extension of permanent sanitary sewers and connection Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2024-03-07 09:56:15[EST] (Supp.No.66,2-24) Page 5 of 128 of all septic systems and other on-site wastewater treatment systems to permanent sewer collection systems and sewage treatment facilities.The construction of sewer systems shall be in accordance with any applicable wastewater facility plan,or engineering report,rules and regulations governing the use of utilities for development and with all other rules,regulations and requirements as may be prescribed from time to time by the respective agencies of Mason County and the State of Washington. C. Other Applicable Codes.In the event that federal,state or other applicable laws impose a standard or regulation that is in conflict with any provision of this code or any standard or regulations that the county may adopt pursuant to this code,then the most restrictive standard shall prevail. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) Formatted:History Note 13.04.020 Definitions.PeFm*t fees^ Fall• Words or phrases used herein shall have the following meanings: "Approved"means approved by the"director"unless otherwise specified. "ASTM"means American Society for Testing Materials. "Beneficial use"means the use of reclaimed water or biosolids,which have been transported from the point of production to the point of use without an intervening discharge to waters of the state,for a beneficial purpose. "Benefited property"means property receiving or having the potential of receiving sanitary sewer service from"public sewer facilities"built either by the"county"or for the"county"to provide service to a defined area. "Blue card"means a card issued by the Mason County department of community development upon acquisition of building permit and payment of connection fee.This card authorizes an owner to proceed with connection to the water and/or sewer system. "BOW means(1)Abbreviation for biochemical oxygen demand.The quantity of oxygen used in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter in a specified time,at a specified temperature,and under specified conditions;(2)A standard test used in assessing wastewater strength.The test shall be completed in accordance with the latest edition of Standard Methods. "Building sewer"means that portion of the"sanitary sewer"connecting one or more structure(s)from the "plumbing outlet"to the"public sewer facilities."The"building sewer"including that portion called the"side sewer stub"is constructed in accordance with"county"approved standards and is not part of the"county""public sewer facilities.""Building sewers"shall be maintained by the property owner.Where grinder pump units are installed,the"county"shall maintain the pumping unit and the small diameter force main connecting to the "collection system." "Certified"means written,formal communication attesting as being true as represented or as meeting a standard and guaranteed by signature. "Code"means the North Bav-Case Inlet(Mason County)Sanitary Sewer Utility Administrative Code. "Collection system"means a system of gravity sanitary sewer lines,eight-inch or larger diameters,low pressure pipelines,two-inch to six-inch in diameter,manholes,cleanouts,and appurtenances,whose primary function is to collect sanitary sewage from individual side sewers and small diameter force mains and transport this sewage to trunk,interceptor,and/or force main pipelines. "Commercial facilities or units"means all facilities generating"wastewater"not herein defined as "residential facilities." "Connection charges"means charges assessed by the"county"against a property owner for connection to "public sewer facilities"owned by the"county." Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 6 of 128 "County"means Mason County.Washington. "Customer"means the legal owner of property or premises served by the county's sewer utility through and by the department,or that person's agent or tenant and shall include anyone who has put service in his/her own name under the provisions of this administrative code. "Department"means the Mason County department of utilities and waste management. "Developer"means any person,or the heirs,successors,or assigns of such person,who owns and/or proposes or intends to develop any parcel of real property wherein there is located or is to be located any building or structure. "Director"means the director of the department of utilities and waste management. "Domestic wastewater facilities"means all facilities generating"wastewater"principally from"residential facilities or units." "Duplex/triplex"means a two-family,or three-family dwelling consisting of a detached building containing two or three complete living units sharing a common wall or floor with not more than three kitchens,designated and/or used to house not more than three families living independently of each other and including all necessary household functions of each such family. "Easement"means a legally binding agreement entitling the"county"to construct,repair and/or connect sewer facilities located within defined limits on private property;or,an agreement between two separate owners, for the purpose of mutual"wastewater"discharge,to construct sewer facilities on property owned by one"owner" or the other or both. "Effluent"means wastewater that has been treated to remove wastes and is discharged from treatment facilities. "Equivalent Residential Units(ERU)"means a measure of the estimated average volume of sewage flowing from a given parcel into the sewer system in relation to the estimated flow from an average single-family residential account. "Garbage"means the animal,vegetable,and other waste resulting from the handling,preparation,cooking and serving of foods.It is composed largely of putrescible organic matter and its natural moisture content. "General"means that unless the context specifically indicates otherwise,the meaning of terms used in this code shall be as set forth in this section.Terms not specifically defined herein shall be as defined in the latest revised publication,"Glossary Water and Wastewater Control Engineering,"published jointly by the American Public Health Association,American Society of Civil Engineers,American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation. "Governmental entity"means the organization or agency through which a separate and independent Political body exercises authority including but not limited to,cities,towns,water and sewer districts and other municipal corporations. "Grease"means fat oils,waxes and other related constituents found in wastewater. "Grinder pump"means the pump,wet well,alarm,panel,valve vault,and appurtenances located on private property for the purpose of grinding and transporting wastewater into the collection system. "Legal owner"means the owner of record as shown by the records of Mason County(see also"customer"). "Mason County board of commissioners"means those duly elected individuals serving as the legislative body of Mason County.Also referred to herein as the board. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 7 of 128 "Multifamily dwelling"means a building,other than condominiums or town houses,designed and/or used to house four or more families living independently of each other in separate living quarters that share common walls,floors and/or ceilings and including all necessary household functions of each such family. "Mutual maintenance agreement and easement"means a legally binding agreement between two or more "owners"for the purpose of connecting two or more structures to a single"building sewer"located on private property and specifying for the mutual maintenance of the single"building sewer"by such property owners. "Natural outlet"means any outlet into a"watercourse,"pond,ditch,lake or other body of surface or ground water. "Natural watercourse"means a surface or underground"watercourse"created by natural conditions. "Owner"means the lawful and legal owner of a lot or parcel of land(delineated by parcel number)under single ownership also noted on county property rolls as the taxpayer. "Permit"means written authorization from the"director"granting the'owner"or his/her duly authorized representative permission to make the required"building sewer"connections to the"side sewer stub"or to make repairs,alterations,disconnections,caps,or any other sewer construction or repair stipulated in this code. "Person"means any agency,agent,authority,board,church,club,committee,commune,cooperative, department,district,government,group,guardian,league,office,order,party,school,task force,trustee individual,family,partnership,firm,company,association,society,corporation,or other entity. "Plumbing outlet"means the part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system of a structure that receives waste from other drainage pipes inside the walls of a structure and conveys it to a"building sewer."The "building sewer"begins twenty-four inches from the outer face of the outside building wall. "Premises"means a continuous tract of land,building or group of adiacent buildings under single ownership or control with respect to sewer service and responsibility for payment therefor. "Pretreatment"means the reduction of the amount or pollutant,the elimination of pollutants,or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties in wastewater before discharge to the"public sewer facilities." "Private sewer facilities"means any sanitary sewer facility including"building sewers"and"side sewer stubs,"constructed within the limits of privately owned property,including but not limited to collection lines, trunk sewers,lateral sewers,pump stations,force mains and appurtenances."Side sewer stubs,"as defined herein and located within a public right-of-way or perpetual"easement'owned by Mason County,shall be operated and maintained by the private property owner. "Properly shredded garbage"means garbage which has been shredded to such degree that all particles will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewer facilities,with no particle greater than one-quarter inch in any dimension. "Public sewer facilities"means any"sanitary sewer"constructed within a public right-of-way,perpetual "easement"dedicated to the"county,"or on property owned by the"county,"including but not limited to,water reclamation facilities,structures,collection lines,trunk sewers,interceptor sewers,lateral sewers,side sewer tees, pump stations,force mains,and appurtenances."Public sewer facilities"are operated and maintained by the "county.""Building sewers"and"side sewer stubs"as defined herein,are not"public sewer facilities"and are operated and maintained by the"owner."Grinder pump stations from the four-inch or six-inch"building sewer," small diameter force mains and appurtenances are maintained by the county. "Purchaser"means any person,or the heirs,successors or assigns of such person,who purchases and/or leases any house,building or structure;or one or more units in a subdivision or multiple housing projects,from a developer as herein defined. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 8 of 128 "Reclaimed water"means effluent derived in any part from sewage from a wastewater treatment system that has been adequately and reliably treated,so that as a result of that treatment,it is suitable for a beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur and it is no longer considered wastewater. "Registered building sewer contractor"means any contractor who is duly registered to construct,install, repair,reconstruct,excavate,or connect any building sewer and side sewer stub to public sewers in the state of Washington. "Registered professional engineer"means an individual or corporation holding a currently valid license to practice engineering in the state of Washington. Residential equivalent unit(R.E.)"means(1)Any residential or nonresidential use which has been Formatted:Not Highlight reasonably found by the director to place a demand on the county's sewerage system approximately equal to the demand from a single family dwelling;(2)That service unit which,for purposes of sewerage service measurement, is not greater than two hundred eighteen gallons per day(GPD),having a waste strength of not greater than two Formatted:Font:Not Bold,Not Highlight hundred eighty-two milligrams per liter of BOD and not greater than two hundred eighty-two milligrams per liter of suspended solids(SS). Formatted:Not Highlight "Residential facilities or units"means a structure or portion of a structure capable of human habitation, including,but not limited to,private houses;each unit of a duplex,triplex,fourplex,apartment building, condominium,or townhouse;or a mobile home. "Right-of-entry"means a legally binding agreement entitling the county to construct,operate,and maintain sewer facilities located on private property. "Sanitary sewage"means the same as"wastewater." "Sanitary sewer"means those sewers used to collect and transport only domestic or commercial water borne wastes permitted to be discharged by this code. "Septic tank"means a settling tank in which settled sludge is in immediate contact with the"wastewater" flowing through the tank and in which the organic solids are decomposed by anaerobic bacterial action. "Service area"means those areas eligible for sewer service or extension of sewer service as defined by:The Belfair UGA,the Rustlewood development and the Allyn UGA and The North Bay-Case Inlet wastewater facility plan. "Service lateral"means the small diameter piping,typically one and one-quarter inch for a grinder pump installation or typically 4"or 6"if it is a gravity connection,extending from either the grinder pump unit to the valve box and collection system or extending from the building to the collection system. "Sewage"means the term now being replaced in technical usage by the preferable term of"wastewater," and for the purpose of this code shall be considered synonymous. "Sewer facility plan"means a plan that identifies the system of sewerage facilities required to convey and treat"sanitary sewage"in the"county"and has been approved by the Department of Ecology.The"sewer facility plan"shall include location and description of disposal facilities,trunk and interceptor sewers,pumping and monitoring stations,control and treatment facilities,if appropriate.It shall also include preliminary engineering to ensure the feasibility of any future proposed structures which are proposed as part of the plan.The preliminary engineering for the"sewer facility plan"shall include all criteria necessary to establish sizing of the sewerage facilities identified in the plan. "Sewer line extension"means(1)the construction,upgrading,and/or extension of existing sewer facilities located in public rights-of-way or"easements"conveyed to the"county,"or(2)the construction,upgrading, and/or extension of existing sewer facilities located on private property serving two or more structures or exceeding a length of four hundred feet,or(3)"sewer line extensions"located on private property shall be Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 9 of 128 operated and maintained by the"owner"including the"side sewer stub"as defined herein.Gravity"building sewer"lines over four hundred feet in length serving one"single family dwelling"are exempt from this definition. "Shall"or"May"means"shall"is mandatory,"may"is permissive. "Side sewer stub"means a"sanitary sewer"constructed from a lateral or trunk sewer to a property line,or edge of a perpetual"easement"of a property being served.The"side sewer stub"for gravity service shall be considered part of the"building sewer"and shall be maintained by the"owner." "Side sewer tee"means the point at which the"side sewer stub"loins the"public sewer facilities." "Single family dwelling"means a building designed and/or used to house a single family and shall include mobile homes on individual lots whether owned collectively or individually in mobile home courts,and individual units within condominiums or townhouses. "Standard Water Consumption"means the amount of annual water consumption defined as one ERU.The standard water consumption shall mean two hundred gallons per day,equivalent to nine thousand seven hundred Formatted:Not Highlight fifty-nine cubic feet of water per year. "Storm drain"means those drainage pipes which are designated to carry surface water runoff and other such storm waters as are not permitted to be disposed of through the"sanitary sewer system,"in accordance with the provisions of this code. "Street use permit"means any permit required by any public agency authorizing the customer or his agent to perform work within public rights-of-way. "Structure"means anything constructed,erected or placed,the use of which requires location or attachment to something having location on the ground,and shall in addition,include but not be limited to,trailers,mobile homes and house trailers,but shall not include fences and retaining walls. "Suspended solids(SS)"means solids that either float on the surface of,or are in suspension in,water, "wastewater,"or other liquids,and which are largely removable by laboratory filtering. "Unpolluted water"means water in its natural state,or water which,after use for any purpose,is not substantially changed as to chemical or biochemical qualities. "UPC"means Uniform Plumbing Code. "Utility local improvement district(ULID)"means a special district(geographic area)established by the "county"or a vote by the property owner of the"benefited properties"under provisions of the Revised Code of Washington for the purpose of providing"wastewater"facility improvements and assessing all properties benefiting from those"wastewater"facility improvements for all or a portion of the cost of those improvements. "Wastewater"means a combination of liquid and water-carried wastes from domestic,commercial or industrial facilities together with other waters which may inadvertently enter the system. "Wastewater facilities"means the structures,equipment,and processes required to collect,transport,and treat domestic and commercial wastes,and dispose of the"effluent"and waste by-products including"public"and "private sewer facilities." "Wastewater treatment plant"means the arrangements of devices and structures used for treating the "wastewater"collected by the"county." "Water reclamation facility"means the arrangement of devices,structures,and ponds used for treating "wastewater"according to the standards delineated under RCW 90.46(Reclaimed Water). "Watercourse"means(1)a natural or artificial channel for passage of water;(2)a running stream of water; (3)a natural stream fed from permanent or natural sources,including rivers,creeks,runs and rivulets.There must Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 10 of 128 be a stream,usually flowing in a particular direction(though it need not flow continuously)in a definite channel, having a bed or banks and usually discharging into some other stream or body of water. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.030 Connection required Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold A. New Development Must Connect.Pursuant to Mason County Ordinance No.46-17 and Section 17.03.030,all Formatted:Font:12 pt,Bold new development located within the Belfair and Allyn UGA on property within two hundred feet of the alignment of a Public Sewer system pipeline shall be connected to public sewer facilities. B. Existing Structures or Buildings Must Connect.Pursuant to Mason County Ordinance No.46-17 and Section 17.03.030,all existing development located within the Belfair UGA on property within two hundred feet of the alignment of the a public sewer system pipeline shall be connected to public sewer facilities.Such connection shall be consistent with Section 17.03.030 and shall occur if:(a)the structure is served by or has historically been served by a septic system or other on-site wastewater disposal system;(b)it receives water service or relies on well water for non-irrigation purposes;or(c)it generates stormwater that fails to meet state standards for stormwater quality.If any provisions of this subsection conflict with Section 17.03.030, then the most restrictive provisions shall apply. C. Permanent Connections,Construction Standards.All connections to the public sewer facilities of the county shall be made in a permanent and sanitary manner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be sufficient to carry all wastewater of every kind from the building or structure into the public sewer. D. Utility Extension:Properties that are electing/required to connect to the County's sanitary sewer system shall extend the sanitary sewer main to and through the extremes of the property being connected for future development as determined by the County. E. Disconnection of Septic System or Other On-Site Wastewater Treatment System.All property owners that connect to the public sewer system shall disconnect and decommission their septic systems or other on-site wastewater treatment systems at the time of connection to the public sewer facilities in a manner consistent with all applicable laws,rules and regulations. E. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012;Res.No.39-12,5-8-2012) 13.04.040 Administration. A. Administering Department.The department has been established as a department within the government of the county.The department is under the management of the director.The department has the responsibility for the construction,maintenance and operation of the public sewer facilities,which are owned by the county,serving the Allyn Urban Growth Area,the Belfair Urban Growth Area and the Rustlewood Community. B. Authority.The department shall construct,operate and maintain the public sewer system facilities servicing the Belfair and Allyn Urban Growth Area,including collection systems and water reclamation facilities,for the collection,treatment,and beneficial use of wastewater. C. Sewer Fund.The county shall by separate resolution or ordinance create a sewer utility fund to properly account for any and all revenues received for the use of sewers as set forth in this chapter.All expenses for administration,development,construction,operation,maintenance and repair of the Rustlewood Wastewater Treatment Plant and sewer system,the North Bay-Case Inlet Wastewater Treatment Plant and sewer system and the Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation facilities and sewer system shall be charged to such separate fund respectively. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 11 of 128 D. Review.Inspection and Construction of Sewer Facilities.Prior to the construction,installation and operation of any public sewer facility or any private sewer facility governed by the provision of this chapter,property owners or their agents who are responsible for the construction shall be required to obtain a building sewer permit,as specified in Section 13.31.050,and pay all required fees and charges. E. Defects.The department may require the party or entity responsible for the construction to demonstrate satisfactory completion of all sewer lines installed by or on behalf of the owner.If defects are discovered by the county,the party responsible for the construction shall undertake and will be responsible for incurring all costs for repairing all defects. F. Inspection. 1. For approval of the permit required by this chapter,the director or his/her designee shall be authorized to enter upon easement premises served by any building sewer or grinder pump installation or connected with any public sewer at all reasonable hours to ascertain,inspect or make necessary tests to determine whether the provisions of local,state and federal laws relative to sewerage have been complied with.In the event entry is refused,the department may apply for a search warrant to accomplish the appropriate inspection.Regardless of whether a search warrant can be obtained,if the director has reason to believe that a violation of applicable provisions of local,state or federal laws relative to sewerage may exist,the department shall have the right to terminate the connection of the Property to the public sewer facilities. 2. If such sewer,or its attachments,are in conflict with the provisions of any law or resolution in regard thereto,the property owner or his/her agent shall be notified to cause such sewer or its attachments to be so altered,repaired or reconstructed at the owner's expense,so as to make them conform to the requirements of the laws and resolutions within a reasonable time limit established by the director from the time of receipt of such notice. 3. Every employee of the department being authorized to enter upon private property to inspect or have charge or maintaining the public sewer facilities of the department shall be furnished with means of identification and shall carry such identification at all times when engaged upon the duties of his/her position and produce and exhibit the same upon request. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.050 Permits. A. Permits Required.No unauthorized person shall uncover,make any connection with or opening into,use, alter or disturb any public sewer facilities or appurtenance thereof or construct any sewer disposal system without first obtaining a written permit from the department or other responsible agency.This article covers both permits for gravity sewer connections and grinder pump installation for the service area. B. Building Sewer Permits.There shall be two classes of building sewer permits:(a)for single-family residential service:and(b)for multifamily or nonresidential service.In either case,the property owner or his/her agent shall make application on a form furnished by the county.A building sewer permit shall be required of any owner of the lots,parcel of real estate or structure(s)either required or electing to make a connection to a public sewer or make a modification,repair,disconnection,inspection or addition to an existing building sewer.The appropriate permit fees shall be paid to the county at the time the application is filed.Upon acquisition of the building sewer permit and payment of the connection fee,the owner shall receive a"blue card"authorizing construction and connection. C. Building Sewer Permit—Term.A building sewer permit is valid for twelve months from the date of issuance. The building sewer permit may be extended an additional twelve months at the discretion of the director.If after twenty-four months,the building sewer permit expires but the owner still wishes to connect owner's Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 12 of 128 Property to a sewer,the owner must obtain a new permit and pay the county another full permit fee unless circumstances,in the 9udgment of the director,warrant an exception.If a building sewer permit is cancelled by the owner,the permit fee shall not be refunded,but forfeited.In addition,the owner shall pay the difference between the originally paid CFC and the CFC in effect at the time the new building sewer permit fee is obtained. D. Building Sewer Permit Requirements.A building sewer permit shall be obtained in the following manner: 1. Permits shall be issued only upon proper application to the Mason County Department of Utilities and Waste Management. 2. A permit which authorizes work in a public right-of-way or easement dedicated to Mason County or the connection with or opening into any public sewer other than through the normal opening of a wye,tee or side sewer stub shall be issued to a licensed contractor. 3. A permit which authorizes building sewer work may be issued to the owner of the property.For building sewer as defined in Section 13.31.020 of this code,the owner may perform only that portion of the connection located on private property and not in public right-of-way or easement dedicated to the county. 4. Building sewer permits shall not be transferable.No person shall lay any pipe pursuant to any other person's or contractor's permit. 5. A permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction and only after all applicable charges and fees have been paid to the department by the owner or developer. 6. No permit allowing connection to the public sewer shall be issued before the main sewer is accepted by the director,and the property owner so notified.An interim approval allowing building sewer construction without connection to a nonoperational sewer may be issued at the discretion of the director. 7. The permit card must be posted on the mob prior to commencing the work and must be readily accessible to the director. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.051 Grinder pumps in designated low-pressure sewer areas. A. Low-Pressure Sewer Installations in Designated Areas.The sewer system has been designed for properties in designated areas to be served by low-pressure sewers for the convenience and economy of the overall system.Because of this design,properties in these areas are required to have a grinder pump in order to pump sewage from the property to the sewer mains.The department will notify property owners if their properties are in a designated low-pressure sewer area and are required to have a grinder pump for the convenience and economy of the overall system. B. Responsibility for Grinder Pumps.The provisions in this section shall apply only to properties in designated low-pressure sewer areas for which grinder pumps are required for the convenience and economy of the overall system.A summary of this division of responsibilities is shown in Figure A(below). 2. For Single-Family Residential Structures:The property owner shall be responsible for acquiring and installing an approved grinder pump with the appropriate electrical circuit,submect to the inspection and approval of the county.,The county will maintain the pump as part of the overall system. Formatted:Not Highlight Appropriate grinder pumps may be purchased from the county by the property owner. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 13 of 128 4. For Multifamily or Commercial Structures,The property owner shall be responsible for providing, installing,and maintaining an approved grinder pump with the appropriate electrical circuit,subiect to the inspection and approval of the county. 5. In All Cases:Property owners shall be responsible for the cost of electricity serving the grinder pump. Property owners shall also provide the county with right-of-entry documents for any properties served with a grinder pump to allow the county to properly inspect and(when applicable)maintain the pump. Figure A:Division of Responsibilities for Grinder Pumps in Designated Low-Pressure Sewer Areas New Development Single-Family Multifamily or Commercial Who pays for the Property owner Property owner pump? Who pays for the Property owner Property owner installation? Who arranges for the Property owner Property owner installation? Who pays for the Property owner Property owner dedicated circuit for the pump? Who maintains the County Property owner pump? Who pays for the County Property owner maintenance of the pump? Who pays for the Property owner Property owner electricity to operate the pump? ,Outside of designated low-pressure sewer areas,the property owner pays all costs associated with any grinder Formatted Not Highlight PUMPS. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.060 Fees and Costs --- Formatted:Section A. Permit Fees and Costs. 1. At the time of application for a building sewer permit,or if an applicant seeks to connect to the sewer system,the applicant shall apply for a building sewer permit(blue card)and shall pay to the county a permit fee together with connection charges and/or other applicable charges(including grinder pump charges),if any,required by this chapter.If the permit is not issued,the permit fee,grinder pump charge and connection charges shall be refunded. a. For single-family residential structures,the building sewer permit fee shall be one hundred fifty Formatted:Not Highlight dollars. b. For multifamily or commercial structures,the building sewer permit fee shall be seventy-five Formatted:Not Highlight dollars per hour of staff time plus the out-of-pocket costs incurred by the department in reviewing,inspecting,and meeting about the permit application.The minimum fee is one =— Formatted:Not Highlight hundred fifty dollars,which must be paid at the time of application.After the actual amount of the fee is determined,the additional charge must be paid before the permit is issued. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 14 of 128 2. A sewer design review fee shall be charged for design review services provided by department staff when an application is submitted for a large subdivision,short subdivision,or boundary line adjustment.The sewer design review fee shall be seventy-five dollars per hour of staff time plus the Formatted:Not Highlight out-of-pocket costs incurred by the department in reviewing,inspecting,and meeting about the application.The minimum fee is one hundred fifty dollars,which must be paid at the time of Formatted:Not Highlight application.After the actual amount of the fee is determined,the additional charge must be paid before the subdivision or boundary line adjustment is approved. 3. Except as provided in Section 13.04.051„grinder pumps in designated low-pressure sewer areas,all _ Formatted Not Highlight costs and expenses incidental to the installation and connection to the sanitary sewer system whether it be gravity or grinder pump connection,shall be borne by the property owner,including costs Formatted:Not Highlight associated with decommissioning the existing septic tank or other on-site wastewater treatment s sy tem. 4. tf sewer service by grinder pump is not required by the county,but desirable for the convenience and _ Formatted:Not Highlight economy of the property owner,and if it is allowed by the director,the property owner shall either purchase a grinder pump approved by the county or purchase the pump directly from the county.If the pump is purchased from the county,the cost to the owner shall be the actual costs paid by the county for the grinder pump,including tax.The owner shall be responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining the pump and for the cost of electrical power to serve the pump.Owners shall be required to provide right-of-entry documents for any properties served with a grinder pump. 5. If department personnel or resources are required to repair or assist in the repair of a grinder pump whose maintenance is not the responsibility of the county,the department shall charge the property owner seventy-five dollars per hour of staff time plus out-of-pocket costs.If a pump whose maintenance is the responsibility of the county is damaged due to the actions or negligence of the Formatted:Not Highlight Property owner,the property owner shall reimburse the department for all repair or replacement costs,including seventy-five dollars per hour for applicable employee time. 6. A reinspection fee of�eventy-five dollars per additional visit shall be charged when more than one Formatted:Not Highlight inspection is required for the county to determine if the property is properly connected to the public sewer system,and if the septic system or other on-site wastewater treatment facilities have been Properly disconnected. B. Capital Facilities Charge(CFC)—Intent._Consistent with RCW 36.94.140,and subject to the exceptions stated Formatted:Not Highlight in this section,the intent of the capital facilities charge is to recover the full cost of capacity,which is defined as the projected total capital cost of the sewer system at full build-out,net of grants and property owner capital contributions(such as utility local improvement district assessments or the value of sewer infrastructure paid for by developers and donated to the system),divided by the number of ERUs projected to be served by the system at full build-out.The calculation of the CFC shall only include capital costs to develop or expand the system,not to renovate or repair an existing system.The estimated full cost of capacity is expected to be updated periodically in order to reflect updated cost and ERU growth projections and to incorporate accrued interest for up to ten years for infrastructure already built. C. Capital Facilities Charge Required.A capital facilities charge shall be paid to the county before any structure is connected to public sewer facilities.No building sewer permit shall be issued prior to the application for a building permit.No building permit shall be issued until all capital facilities charges have been paid in full, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.The capital facilities charge per ERU for a given parcel shall be the amounts set forth in Sections 13.04.060G.and 13.04.060H. Formatted:Not Highlight D. Residential ERUs. 1. The amount of annual water consumption defined as an ERU shall be referred to as the standard water consumption.The standard water consumption shall be two hundred gallons per day,_equivalent to Formatted:Not Highlight seven thousand five hundred sixty-four cubic feet of water per year. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 15 of 128 2. Subiect to the exceptions stated in this section,each freestanding single-family residential structure shall be charged one ERU for sewer service. 3. Subiect to the exceptions stated in this section,if more than one freestanding single-family residential structure is located on one tax parcel,each structure shall count as one ERU. 4. Multifamily uses are defined as two or more dwelling units in one structure.The number of ERUs for a multifamily structure shall be defined as the number of dwelling units multiplied by 0.7. 5. Where a legally permitted home occupation takes place within a residence,the structure shall be treated as a residential use for the purposes of determining ERUs,and not as a commercial use. 6. Where an ancillary residential structure depends on a primary residence for access to bathroom and/or kitchen plumbing fixtures,the director or his designee shall consider the ancillary structure to be part of the primary residence for the purpose of determining ERUs. 7. Where a single-family structure of four hundred square feet or less(exterior dimensions)is located on a parcel with another residential or commercial structure,the single-family structure of four hundred square feet or less shall be counted as a multifamily dwelling unit.Where common ownership and a shared water meter exist,the director or his designee may consider adjacent parcels to be functionally equivalent to one parcel for the purpose of determining the applicability of this provision. 8. A manufactured housing community,as defined in RCW 59.20.030,may elect to have its residential structures treated as a group,even if the manufactured homes are located on separate parcels and/or have separate water meters.If the manufactured housing community elects to be treated as a group, upon written notice of such election,it shall be billed as a single customer,and its residential structures shall be counted as multifamily dwelling units.If the manufactured housing community as a whole becomes delinquent,as defined by Section 13.31.090C.,the director may revoke the group status,and upon written notice of such determination,each manufactured home will be counted and billed as a single-family residential structure going forward. E. Commercial ERUs. 1. The minimum number of ERUs for commercial accounts shall be one ERU for each sewered structure. Where a given commercial structure has multiple leasable tenant spaces with separate plumbing fixtures,the minimum number of ERUs shall be one ERU for each leasable tenant space. 2. For a multiple-tenant commercial structure in which all leasable tenant spaces share common plumbing fixtures(such as an office building with shared restrooms and shared kitchen facilities),the minimum number of ERUs is defined as 0.5 multiplied by the number of leasable tenant spaces.For a multiple-tenant commercial structure in which some leasable tenant spaces have separate plumbing fixtures and others rely entirely on shared plumbing fixtures,the minimum number of ERUs is defined as the number of leasable tenant spaces with any separate plumbing fixtures,plus 0.5 multiplied by the number of leasable tenant spaces relying entirely on shared plumbing fixtures. 3. Where water consumption data can be obtained,the number of ERUs for an account shall be defined as the greater of:(a)the minimum ERUs for that account,or(b)the account's total water consumption for the previous year divided by the standard water consumption for single-family residential accounts, rounded off to the nearest one-tenth of an ERU. 4. If actual monthly water consumption for a commercial account is not available,the number of ERUs for a commercial account shall be based on the type and scale of business(es)occupying the parcel, applying the categories shown in Figure B(below).The estimates in Figure B(below)may be updated as necessary by the director to reflect actual experience with similar types of businesses in Belfair or updated guidelines from state or federal governments,professional associations,or other utilities Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 16 of 128 about standard water consumption by property use.If Figure B is updated,the updated version will be published on the county Web site. 5. When the categories in Figure B(below)are used to estimate the commercial ERUs for a given commercial or mixed-use parcel with more than one sewered structure or more than one leasable tenant space,the number of ERUs shall be the sum of the estimated ERUs for each leasable tenant space within each sewered structure.Commercial leasable tenant spaces relying entirely on shared plumbing fixtures shall be calculated as 0.5 times the number of ERUs shown in Figure B(below),with the total for the entire account rounded off to the nearest one-tenth of an ERU. 6. For mixed-use parcels with both commercial and residential uses,where water consumption data is available,the number of commercial ERUs shall be the greater of:(a)the minimum number of commercial ERUs;or(b)the number of ERUs determined from the total water consumption for the entire parcel minus the number of residential ERUs. 7. If a commercial account relies on a well for drinking water in place of being connected to a water system,the categories in Figure B(below)shall be used to estimate its ERUs.If a commercial account relies partly on a well and partly on the water system,metered water consumption shall be the basis of the ERU calculation for those structures connected to the water system,and there shall be additional ERUs calculated for structures receiving drinking water from a well,using Figure B(below).If a well is used only for irrigation water,no ERUs will be assigned to water from that well. 8. Tentative ERUs.If water conservation improvements have been made to an existing structure that are expected to reduce its impact on the sewer system,but there has not been enough time to demonstrate the amount of the reduction,the director may assign a tentative ERU figure based on estimated water use,provided that the property owner agrees to provide actual water consumption data for a long enough period to establish a final ERU figure.Tentative ERUs may also be used for new development in cases where,in the director's judgment,there is substantial uncertainty about the impact that a given proposed development will have on the sewer system.The tentative ERU assignment shall be replaced by a final ERU assignment as soon as there is a full year of valid water consumption data with the structure at full occupancy.If the actual water consumption is greater than the level implied by the tentative ERU figure,the property shall be charged the difference in both CFC and monthly sewer charges,dating back to the month when the tentative ERU figure was first used, plus interest accrued at five percent per year.If the actual water consumption is less than the level implied by the tentative ERU figure,the property shall be refunded the difference in both CFC and monthly sewer charges,dating back to the month when the tentative ERU figure was first used,plus interest accrued at five percent per year. 9. Changes in tenancy.If a commercial leasable tenant space becomes vacant,or its occupancy changes to a new tenant,the property owner shall notify the department of the change within thirty days of the change.This notification shall use a form to be determined by the department and shall include payment of the ten dollar fee described in Section 13.31.090D.The notification shall contain sufficient information about the new tenant for the department to determine the ERUs applicable to the account,using Figure B(below).If the change in tenancy results in a changed ERU for the account,the change in monthly sewer charges shall take effect with the next monthly bill.Vacant tenant spaces shall be counted at the minimum ERU.If a property owner fails to notify the department within thirty days of a change in tenancy that has the effect of increasing the ERUs for the account,the property owner shall be responsible for a one hundred fifty dollar penalty,plus the difference in monthly sewer charges dating to the change in tenancy,plus five percent interest per year on the outstanding difference in monthly sewer charges. F. Figure B—Commercial ERUs by Property Use(to be used only when water usage data is not available): Figure B—Commercial ERUs by Property Use Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 17 of 128 Type of Use ERU Assumption if Water Usage Data is Not Available Service station 1 ERU;convenience store(small retail)is additional 1 ERU Church(with kitchen) 1.44 ERUs per 100 people Restaurant(with seating) 1 ERU per 12 seats Restaurant(to-go only) 2 ERUs Espresso drive-through 1 ERU Hotel 100 gallons per day(gpd)per room(restaurant or banquet facilities are counted separately) Large office 2 ERUs Small office 1 ERU Doctor office 500 gpd per 1,000 square feet Dentist office 750 gpd per 1,000 square feet Auto service 40 gpd per service bav Small retail 1 ERU General retail 100 gpd per 1,000 square feet Grocery store(with 100 gpd per 1,000 square feet deli/meat/produce) Salon 1 ERU plus 25 gpd Laundromat 1 ERU per washer Day care 10 gpd per person Animal grooming 30 gpd per person,add 50 gpd per tub/stall Animal boarding 30 gpd per person,add 5 gpd per stall Sources: Washington Department of Health,Criteria for Sewer Works Design King County Metro Equivalencies Clark County Washington,Commercial Flow Calculation California EPA,Wastewater Treatment Facilities Construction Revenue Program Guidelines New York State,Design Standard for Wastewater Treatment Works All ERU calculations are rounded off to the nearest one-tenth of an ERU.The rounding applies to the total account, not to individual tenant spaces or structures within a given account. G. Capital Facilities Charges,The count shall charge a one-time CFC a amount that is reviewed and approved Formatted:Not Highlight ------------ -------------------- - by the Board of County Commissioners on an annual basis. Formatted:Not Highlight H. Monthly Sewer Charge.The county shall charge all parcels connected to the public sewer facilities a monthly sewer charge:Monthly service charge rate will be reviewed and approved by the Board of County Formatted:Not Highlight Commissioners on an annual basis.The county shall bill the monthly sewer charge in the manner set forth in Section 13.04.090,billing. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012;Ord.No.119-19,12-3-2019) (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.080 ERU updates,capacity rental charges,strength charges. A. Updating ERU Estimates. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 18 of 128 1. The number of ERUS used to calculate the monthly sewer charges for a given commercial or mixed-use parcel will be updated on an annual basis and based upon the most recent data available on water consumption. 2. If updated water consumption data is not available,historical metered water consumption data shall take precedence over the estimated ERUs ins ection 13.04.060F.—Figure B,as the basis of ERU Formatted:Not Highlight calculations;provided that the property use or intensity of development has not changed.In general, absent a change in property use or intensity of development,the source of data of the commercial ERU calculation is intended to be,in priority order:(1)immediate past year's metered water consumption; (2)historical metered water consumption:and(3)Section 13.04.060F.—Figure B. 3. When property redevelopment or changes in tenant use increases the number of ERUs estimated for a given parcel,the property owner shall pay a CFC consisting of the number of incremental ERUs multiplied by the then-current CFC per ERU. B. Capacity Rental Charges. 1. Regardless of whether there has been property redevelopment or changes in tenant use,if the most recent annual water consumption information for a given commercial or mixed-use parcel is higher than the water consumption determined by the number of ERUs for which CFCs have been paid,and if the increase is at least the standard amount of water consumption currently defined as one ERU,then the county may calculate an additional monthly charge equivalent to a CFC on the incremental ERUs. This additional monthly charge shall be referred to as a"capacity rental charge." 2. Property owners may at any time elect to buy additional ERUs of capacity rights(thus foregoing the capacity rental charge)by paying a CFC at then-current rates for the incremental number of ERUs. 3. If the county adjusts the standard water consumption used to define one ERU,a"rebasing factor"will be calculated and applied to the original number of ERUs of CFCs paid in order to create an adjusted number of ERUs of CFCs paid for each property.The rebasing factor will be the old standard water consumption divided by the new standard water consumption.For the purpose of implementing the capacity rental charge,the number of ERUs for which a given property owner has purchased capacity rights shall be defined as the greater of:(a)the number of ERUs of capacity rights after applying the adjustment factor,or(b)the number of ERUs of CFCs actually paid. 4. Except as provided in Section 13.03.060E.8.,tentative ERUs,once a property has been connected to the sewer,refunds of CFCs may be given only if there have been technical errors in the original ERU calculation,and not for changes in water consumption. C. Adjustments to Water Consumption Data. 1. If a property owner elects to install a deduct meter or an irrigation-only meter as approved by the director at the property owner's own expense that measures irrigation-only use,the irrigation water shall be subtracted from the annual water consumption upon which the ERUs are calculated. 2. Until January 1,2014,if a property owner requests an adjustment in the calculation of annual water consumption due to seasonal irrigation,and if the parcel does not experience a summer seasonal peak in indoor water consumption for that parcel,the county may,in its discretion,substitute the average off-peak water consumption for the measured peak-month consumption when calculating the ERUs. Unless usage patterns show otherwise,the peak season is assumed to be June—August.After January 1,2014,only deduct meters or irrigation-only meters will serve as the basis for adjusting water consumption for irrigation. 3. In relying on the immediate past year's metered water consumption as the basis of ERUs for a given parcel,the intent is to estimate the relative sewage flows from that parcel for the upcoming year.To that end,the county may extrapolate from partial year data or use historical data when it appears that Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 19 of 128 the recorded water use data for the immediate past year is anomalous or incorrect.This extrapolation is intended to address situations where there might have been leaks,stolen water,meter malfunctions, or capital improvements during the year that will reduce water consumption for the upcoming year. 4. For commercial laundry facilities,the director may adjust the water consumption data used for calculating ERUs to account for the percentage of water used in the washing machines that evaporates in the dryers rather than being discharged to the sewer.This adjustment shall be based on the best available research for the washing machines in use by the facility. D. Strength Charges. 1. Based on the property use,commercial accounts or mixed-use accounts shall be classified as domestic strength or high strength,using the estimates in Figure C(below).Residential accounts are estimated to have between one hundred seventy-five and two hundred fifty parts per million(ppm)of both biological oxygen demand(BOD)and total suspended solids(TSS).For commercial accounts or mixed- use accounts,"domestic strength"shall mean a concentration of BOD and TSS that is less than or equal to five hundred ppm for both BOD and TSS."High strength"shall mean a concentration of either BOD or TSS that is more than five hundred ppm for either BOD or TSS. 2. After the department develops standard best management practices for minimizing fats,oils,and greases(FOG)and other components of high-strength sewage,commercial parcels that deliver high- strength sewage shall be charged a"strength charge."The strength charge shall consist of twenty-five percent of the regular monthly sewer charge based on the number of ERUs of flow.The strength charge is intended to recover the additional system capacity and operating costs created by above- average concentrations of BOD and TSS. 3. Businesses that give satisfactory ongoing evidence of compliance with the best management practices specified by the utility will be exempt from the strength charge. 4. If a parcel has multiple leasable tenant spaces,and some of the tenants are high strength,the strength charge shall be prorated in proportion to the number of ERUs estimated for each leasable tenant space.The sewer bill shall identify the strength charge and high-strength ERUs separately. 5. A business customer may appeal its strength classification to the county by paying for and providing to the county sampling and lab testing to determine site-specific BOD and TSS loadings.The sampling and testing shall be controlled and executed by the county at the time determined by the county,at the customer's cost and expense.If the testing shows the sewage from the site to be below the high- strength threshold for both BOD and TSS,then the strength charges shall be eliminated from future sewer bills,unless the department determines in the future that circumstances have changed on the property to warrant strength charges. 6. Upon receipt of a strength classification appeal,the county shall notify the property owner of the estimated cost of the appeal.The property owner appealing the strength classification shall pay the estimated appeal cost.Upon such payment,the county will conduct the testing and make a determination about the strength classification based on site-specific data.If the county determines that the property in question is a domestic strength account,then any strength charges paid prior to the date of the appeal will be refunded to the date of the appeal,and future strength charges will not be applied for a period not to exceed twelve months. E. Figure C—Strength Categories by Property Use: Figure C—Strength Categories by Property Use Type of Use BOD(ppm) TSS m Strength Category Residential(varies with average water usage per capita) 175-250 175-250 Domestic Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 20 of 128 Auto steam cleaning 11 250 1 250 High Bakery,wholesale 1 000 600 High Bars without dining facilities 200 200 Domestic Car wash 20 150 Domestic Department and retail store 150 150 Domestic Hospital and convalescent 250 100 Domestic Hotel with dining facilities 500 600 High Hotel/motel without dining 310 120 Domestic Industrial laundry 370 680 High Laundromat 150 110 Domestic Laundry,commercial 450 240 Domestic Grocery store with garbage grinders 800 800 High Mortuary 800 800 High Professional office 130 80 Domestic Repair shop and service station 180 280 Domestic Restaurant 1 000 600 High School or college 130 100 Domestic Definitions: BOD:Biological Oxygen Demand. TSS:Total Suspended Solids. Ppm:parts per million. Domestic strength:Both BOD and TSS<_500 ppm. High strength:Either BOD or TSS>500 ppm. Source of BOD and TSS estimates by type of business: California EPA,Wastewater Treatment Facilities Construction Revenue Program Guidelines (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.090 Billing. A. Definition of Accounts.Sewer accounts shall be defined primarily by the tax parcel for which sewer service is to be provided.Where a given parcel has more than one water meter,service address,tenant,or structure, the director or his designee may elect to treat the parcel as having more than one sewer account for billing purposes:however,the ultimate responsibility for paying all sewer charges still rests with the property owner.Where a given property owner owns more than one adjacent parcel,then the director or his designee may treat the commonly owned parcels as one sewer account. B. Timing of Billing.Billings shall be mailed prior to the tenth day of the month for which the monthly sewer charge applies.With new connections,the timing of the initial monthly sewer charges depends on the date of connection.If the property has been physically connected to the public sewer system as of the day the sewer bills are mailed,it shall be charged for the entire month.If the property is connected after the day the sewer bills are mailed,it shall not be charged until the following month. C. Delinquent Charges and Liens.Delinquent charges and liens shall be defined and collected in the manner set forth in 13.04.110,Enforcement. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 21 of 128 D. Billings—To Whom Mailed.Billings may be mailed to the owner of the property,or his/her tenant,insofar as the county may reasonably ascertain the same.Failure to receive such bills shall not relieve any person liable therefore from the obligation to pay the same,nor the property receiving such service,or capable of receiving such service,from such lien therefore as may thereafter attach to the property in the manner provided by law.A fee of ten dollars shall be charged for any change in tenant,renter,ownership,or billing address. E. When Payments are Due.Monthly sewer charges shall be due and payable by the last day of the month for which the bill is mailed. F. Seasonal Disconnections Prohibited.Seasonal disconnections are prohibited.If a property disconnects its sewer service,then in order to be reconnected to public sewer facilities,the property owner shall pay the then-current CFC per Section 13.04.060G.and all other applicable county fees and charges for a new sewer service. G. Payment Priority.Payments received by the county shall be applied in the following order:(1)monthly sewer charges,including strength charges,capacity rental charges,and late penalties;(2)interest on the outstanding county sewer hook-up program debt;and(3)outstanding principal from the county sewer hook- up program. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) 13.04.100 Unlawful use of public sewer system. Unlawful wastewater disposal facilities. Except as hereinafter provided,it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any septic tank or other sewage holding facility intended or used for the disposal of wastewater within the boundaries of the Belfair UGA,the Rustlewood community and the North Bay-Case Inlet service area where sewers are available except as permitted by this chapter.This does not include portable privies or other temporary wastewater disposal systems,such as those used at construction sites. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.01,1999). Unlawful deposit of waste. (a) It is unlawful for any person to place,deposit or permit to be deposited in an unapproved and unacceptable manner into the county sanitary sewer system any human excrement,garbage,hazardous wastes,and/or other unlawful wastes except in accordance with this code. (b) Unlawful waste,under no conditions,shall be discharged into or be placed where it might find its way into, or be allowed to run,leak,leach or escape into any part of the sanitary sewer system.Unlawful waste includes gasoline,fuel oil,toxins,flammable or explosive liquids. (c) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any of the wastewater facilities any substances, materials,or wastes in quantities or concentration that will cause corrosive damage or hazard to structures, equipment,or personnel of the wastewater facilities,and in no case will discharges be allowed with a pH lower than 5.0 or greater than 10.0. (d) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged to any of the wastewater facilities any substances, materials,waters,or wastes that will contain more than one hundred milligrams per liter of non biodegradable oils of mineral or petroleum origin or contain floatable oils,fats or grease. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.02,1999). Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 22 of 128 Unlawful discharge of storm and other waters into sewers. No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm drainage water,surface water,groundwater, roof runoff,or subsurface drainage into the sanitary sewer system.Roof,foundation,areaway,parking lot, roadway,or other surface runoff or groundwater drains shall discharge to natural outlets or storm sewers. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.03,1999). Limitations on discharge locations. No person or entity shall discharge any unlawful substance directly into a manhole or other opening in the public sewer system other than through an approved building sewer without the written authorization of the director in compliance with this administrative code,nor until such person or entity has paid all applicable charges and fees and has met any other conditions required by this administrative code and the director. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.04,1999). Liability for damage. The customer shall be responsible for and pay for any damage to public sewer facilities belonging to the department caused by any unauthorized use,carelessness or neglect by the customer. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.05,1999). Unlawful damage to sewer facilities. It is unlawful for any unauthorized person to maliciously or willfully break,damage,destroy,uncover,deface or tamper with any structure,appurtenance or piece of equipment which is part of the county sewer facilities by throwing,dumping,discharging or otherwise introducing any dirt,rocks,sticks,debris,other foreign matter or any other matter prohibited by this code into the county sewer system. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.06,1999). Discharge of septic tank contents. (a) It is unlawful for anyone to discharge the contents of any septic tank,chemical toilet,or sewage holding tank into the sewer system of Mason County except in accordance with the provisions of this code. (b) The director shall designate in writing the particular locations where the contents of chemical toilets,or sewage holding tanks may be discharged into public sewer systems,and the manner in which such contents shall be discharged into the county sewer system. (c) No matter prohibited from sewers by this code shall be permitted to be discharged under this section. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.07,1999). Failure to connect or repair building sewer. (a) If any connection to or repair of a public sewer is not made within the time and in the manner provided in this code,the director may forthwith cause to be placed a recorded notice against the property that no new Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 23 of 128 buildings,remodeling or change in ownership will be allowed until the connection or repairs of all sanitary sewer facilities are made.Such notice may be recorded by the director with the Mason County assessor. (b) If at this time or after a reasonable period so determined by the director,connection of or repairs to the building sewer or sewer line extension remain to be completed and the director has exhausted the means or methods available to the director to make such connections or repairs as prescribed in this code,the county may upon authorization of the director make such connections or repairs for and at the total expense of the owner provided the director takes the following steps: (1) Notifies the owner that the connections or repairs are delinquent pursuant to the provisions of this code and informs such owner that the county intends to make such connections or repairs itself;and (2) Notifies the owner that the county shall charge such owner for all costs associated with such connections or repairs including,but not limited to,all construction or repair costs and any other applicable costs which would normally be incurred by such owner pursuant to the provisions of this code;and (3) Notifies the owner that any failure to reimburse the county for such costs shall result in the county filing a lien upon the property as provided for in Title 36,Chapter 94,Revised Code of Washington in the amount of such unpaid cost plus interest and plus any applicable penalties. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.08,1999). Unlawful connections to or disturbances of public sewers. Any person who makes or causes to be made any connection to,opening into,use,alteration and/or disturbance of the public sewers of the county without receiving a permit authorizing such a connection and/or use,alteration,etc.,shall be subject to the provisions set forth in this code. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.09,1999). Disconnection of building sewer. No structure may be disconnected from a building sewer and no building sewer may be disconnected from a public sewer for any reason without prior written notification to,and approval by the director.No approval shall be given unless the disconnection is lawful under this code and other applicable laws,and satisfactory protection is given by the owner or his contractor to the public sewers of the county including,but not limited to,the satisfactory capping of the building sewer.Sewer service charges for any structure disconnected or to be disconnected shall continue until such disconnection is approved by the county and the building sewer capped and otherwise protected to the satisfaction of the director. (Res.144-99 Art.VIII,§8.10,1999). Building sewer for each building—Exceptions. A single building sewer shall be provided for each building unless the connection of more than one building to a single building sewer is approved in writing by the director prior to the construction of such building sewer. All prohibited uses and unlawful acts relating to public sanitary sewers,as established by 13.04.100 Mason - Formatted:Not Highlight County Sanitary Sewer Code,shall apply to this chapter,and said article is incorporated herein by reference. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 24 of 128 13.04.110 Enforcement. Notice of violation. Any person or contractors found to be violating any provision of this code shall be served by the county with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The violator of this code shall,within the period of time stated in such notice,permanently cease all violation and make all necessary corrections. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.01,1999). Appeal process. The notice of violation issued by the department may be appealed to the Mason County Hearing Examiner in accordance with title 15,development code,under section 15.10.010,"appeal of administrative determinations and decisions"of the Mason County Code.The amount of the filing fee for an appeal shall be the amount shown on the most current version of the department of community development's"fee schedule"for appeals to the hearing examiner with said amount being payable at the time of filing of the appeal.The violation notice will not be enforced until the hearings examiner hears the appeal and renders their decision thereon.The decision of the hearings examiner is final,and no appeal may be taken therefrom except as provided by law. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.02,1999). (Res.No.66-14,att.A,11-18-2014) Civil liability to county. Any person or commercial entity who shall violate any provision of this code shall be liable to the county for any penalty or fine;plus the expense,loss,damage,cost of inspection or cost of correction incurred by the county by reason of such violation,including any expenses incurred by the county in collecting from such person or commercial entity any penalty,fine,loss,damage,expense,cost of inspection or cost of correction. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.03,1999). Continued violation—Penalty. Any person or commercial entity who shall continue any violation beyond the time limit provided for in the notice of violation or in the hearing order on appeal,shall in addition to the items of expense provided in this code, become liable to the county for a penalty in the amount of ten percent of such expense items,together with interest thereon at a current rate determined by the county treasurer from the date of the time limit. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.04,1999). Delinquent charges. When sewer charges are not paid within sixty days after the date of billing or by the date of the next billing, such charges shall be delinquent and shall be assessed a penalty of ten percent of the amount due(including accrued interest). (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.05,1999). Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 25 of 128 Lien for delinquent charges. In the event that any person,or commercial entity fails to pay any fee or charge as set forth in this code within sixty days after the same is billed by the county,the unpaid balance plus interest at eight percent per annum or such higher amount permitted by RCW 36.94.150 or any successor statute shall become and remain a lien against the property in accordance with RCW 36.94.150. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.06,1999). Lien attachment. The director shall certify periodically the delinquencies to the Mason County assessor/treasurer at which time the lien shall attach. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.07,1999). Lien interest. The lien shall be for all unpaid balance charges and interest at the current rate to be applied from the date due until paid,and shall attach to the premises to which the services were furnished. (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.08,1999). Lien foreclosure. Upon the expiration of sixty days after the attachment of the lien herein,the county may bring suit in foreclosure by civil action in the Mason County Superior Court.In addition to the costs and disbursements provided by statute,the court may allow the county reasonable costs and attorney fees.The lien shall be foreclosed in the same manner as the foreclosure of real property tax liens(RCW 36.94.150). (Res.144-99 Art.IX,§9.09,1999). Criminal penalty. Any person or commercial entity who willfully violates any of the terms or conditions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,and on conviction thereof,shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the Mason County mail not to exceed ninety days or both fine and imprisonment.Each separate day or any portion thereof,during which any violation continues,shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense. (Res.No.04-12,Exh.1,1-10-2012) Formatted:Block 1 A. At the t4R;p that a building seweF peFFnit is applied feF,the applicant shall pay to the eeunty a peffnit fee as chapter.If the permit is net issued,the peFFnit fee and cenneetion charge shall be refunded. 1. For each sewer ine cennecting the let te a public sewer,fifty dellan; Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 26 of 128 2. F9F each m9difleatien eF additien te an existiRg sewer where WeFl(is done eRtiFely en PFivate PFepeFty, nmmyvC-Qormrr 3. Each new sewer stub...quiFed...:th respect to building s..weF fifty d9l'ars. (Res 798§1.01,1974 Par all futuFe gpweF stubs,the permit fpp and OARRP46AR chaFge,if applicable,shall be paid upen appheatk)R being Fnade feF such seweF Stub,and the kill rest of ling such sewer stub,including Fead FesteFatien to county (Res 788 C'I 02 197-7- 1 z nn nzn CnnneGtian..'aRS—.egUwFed when Reyie..,cee ewneF shall Submit te the ceunty,far its appFeval,plans cevering such eenneetiens pFepared by a registered eluding pipe,and oflecatien and gradeSuGh plans. (Res 700 f.'1 03(part) 1977) if any pFopeFty ewneF desiFes any stubs te be installed frern the pulake sewer to the pFepeFty"ne On addition addotmaRal qt--hq must be nstalled by a FegisteFed side seweF 6E)RtFaet9F solely at the pFepeky ewneF's expense. (Res 788§1.03(paFt) 1977) I-2:94.^SA Sevier I;ae can4tri-IEt+er by pFopeFty CQnditi9Rs deSi,Rated. All sewer lines,including Fna ns,stubs and buildiRg sewers,censtFueted by any preperty ewneF ghall he Onstallatmen,such"Res,ether than building sewers fFeFn the structure te the preperty line,shall be cenveyed te the supeFVisien shall be paid feF by the preperty ewneF.The prepeFty ewneF shall fUFRiSh the county as built dFawings Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:40[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 27 of 128 1 AA 060 fer..iee-. Fea c....,..r g.pAe %vill hp a aolahl..and rendered to appaq Rd'...I..........liti..R9 R9 fAIIA%A.,q. water seFvmce woll be avamlable to and Fendered to each lot eF tract 'subject to the rates and ...liti........t forth in thig rhapt... (Res 700 f.'1/11 1974 1 2 04 070 Cer..ire Fates— Sewer seNice shall be chaFged by the ceunty as fellewsi A. SiRgle family dwellings,five Bella.s fift.,eent... ..tl.. B. nri...a..,a... I..t...ithaut....r...aReF.t,Jwelli.., two,J..IIa FS fift..eeRts peF.......t L.. C. Multiple family dwe!"Rgs,being duplexeS,tFiplexes,apartment heuses,etc.,wheFein each!Mng 6iRk FAOFe habitable FeeFnS which are eccupied,rented,hiFed eut te be eccupied,eF intended te be BLet itl..eweF FiSeF pope fer.., r M....... ,campeFS, ail..r. na/........Mil..Ire...... /De. 788 fr 1 02 19771 1 2 04 090 fer..ine billings A. Boiling shall hp made nR the tpRth day ef eveFy etheF FnORth,With billings beiRg fGF the GUFFPRt R;RRth RRd R hundFed twenty days frem the date ef written netice by the ceunty that such fadlity is required te be PARReetpd t the the first bil'iRg at the higheF Fate shall he made 9R the*eRth day ef the Fnenth fellewing the MeRth iR WhiCh C. Sewer chaFges shall be due and payable befere the first day of the secend menth ef the WFAE)Rthly peFied feF ..,Iri..lr the..lrargpq aFp...a.de (Der 788 f. /11 1974 12 nA non GeRRe..+ieR and seF; shaFges—DeliRqueRe.... .Jr.. Paid WkWR thmAY days afteF the date of billiAg,OF 5blGh sewage diSPE)Sal 5eFViEe EhaFges aFe Rat paid by the fiFSt daY Af the G;;'PRd;-;r FRenth fellewing the FRORth OR m0hich hilling is made,such ehaFges shall be delinquent.Upon any chaFges and,in additien,frem the date ef delinquency,theFe shall be chaFged interest at eight peFeent peF year en Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:40[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 28 of 128 the delinquent charges and penalty added theizete.Delinquent charges,penalties added theFete,and interest 9A SUGh Charges and penalties shall be a lieR agaiFlSt the PFepeFtY FeGeMRg er capable of FeceiViRg sewer service, subject enly te the'men fer general taxes.Delinquent charges shall be eertffied te the ceunty treasurer whenever such charges have been delinquent far a peried ef feur menths,but may be se certified m0hpneveF such charges fRFPGlAS_lFl-S_16h'men by civil action OR the state SupeFOEIF CeUFt far the EOURtY PUFSUaRt to RCW 36.94.150. (Res 798 f.1 02 1974 not relieve any persen kable therefer frem the obligatien to pay the same,ner the property receiving such service, manner pFevided by law. (Res 780 f.1 03 1974 Chanter 12 A4 DI IQI If WORKS;STANDARDS c.. 12 99 910 Ad....t..d fAr Vla';tp%qater'Aj!q!@_§.1 E)F any subsequent edition,is adepted as Part afthe ceunty standard specifications fer The ceunty public works diFecteF/county engineer is autherized and directed te utilize these standard speeificatiens with such amendments,Friedifleatiens and special previsions as may be required te adapt te special (Res 980(part),198G Chapter.1246 WAQTCTCIUC D/IIIUTC\MATCQ AND WMAAC cVUCflA c,. system,the applicant shall apply for a water and sewer cennectmen perffik and Shall pay te the Celdrity a permit fee as set feFth belew together%vith r.ARRPPt'AR charges and/E)F ether charges,if any,required by this Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:40[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 29 of 128 ehapteF.of the peFMit 05 net issued,the permit fee and ceRReEtmeR ehaFges shall be Fefunded.Permit fepg Fer each wateF and sewer cennection which cennects the system service line,at the preperty boundary Me: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Wate $36 .0 Sewer- 360-9e 36G AV JCT. V 7CP CV JCT CV L..........III..............:L.I,.t..n ..CO I..t..and the e (e) All seFvmce cennectiens te the system shall cemply with all cempenents of the cress canneeVen Centre!plan. (Res 126 00 f.1601,1998) 1 2 1 C 02-0 Water fees 4*2199 2096 '2007^7 2998 c;., family, c'� c'� $21..159 $$2i..99 g I at m4thm t }99 �08 9:99 �09 g 1 1 C 040 fip...e.r ie.e.c The following Fnenthly rates shall be chaFged fOF each FesWenWl Unit Fec6 +y-� 2006 2007 2008 SiRgle family $34 59 $34 59 $34659 $34-59 I At w6the-4 34.99 14.90 1 4-09 14.00 Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 30 of 128 Billing—ChaFges due. Billings shall be Fnai led pFieFte the tenth day efeveFy MORth.%Aiatpr a Rd qeweF GhaFges shall he dup and (Res 126 00§9 0 1998) 12 1G nGn IlelinquenG..rha Fgec and liens (a) When seweF and/eF wateF charges are net paid within sNty days after the date of billing,such charges shall the eveRt that wateF seMce is shut A of delinquent chaFges,a'!outstanding chaFges must be paid before Such OnteFest chaFges shall be cemputed menthly based on eutstanding seMee changes. charges shall be certified te the ceunty tFeasuFeF wheneveF said chaFges have been delinquent feF a peried e sixty days and a lien may be filed by the ceunty.Upen the expiFatien ef sixty days afteF the attaphmpRt nf the tax I' QilliRgS—Te herr......ile.l insefaF as the ceunty may Feasenably asceFtain the same.Fam!UFe te Feceive such bills shall Rat Fe i meye any person ef ten dellars will be charged fer any change On tenant,renter,owneFship,billing address,etc. (Res 126 oo§2603,1000) 1 2 1 L non Vie l-.tien and penalties of water system. system shall be deemed guilty ef a misdemeaA9F and UPAR GRA'ArtmAR thPFP4,shall be punishable by a fine net te exceed five hundred dellars E)F by impFisenment.Each sepaFate day eF any peFtien thereef,dUFiRg WhiCh any (Res 126 98 F'1 nA 1998) Ghapte.-12 12 WADTCTCAIC POINTE SANITARY fC\A/AGE CC313E c.. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 31 of 128 Title 13-UTILITIES Chapter 13.18-HARTSTENE POINTE SANITARY SEWAGE CODE Article I.Establishment and Definitions Artir-l.2 I CstabIkL1r1 ent and I e#nitiens 1${�� -5tablishrTBn#—Pe-lue/T TheFe is established a SaRitaFy sewage cede feF HaFtstene Peinte.it is the intent and PUFpese efthe beaFd of construction shall be in cempliance with the autherity established hereunder, /n.,A 132 on n 01 19941 cede,IR the PYRRt that fedeFal,state eF E)theF applicable laws impose a standaFd eF regulatieR that is iR GARfliet with any previsien ef this cede er any standard eF Fegulatien that the ceunty Fnay adept pursuant te this the mest restrictive ..da Fd shall prevail, (QFd 132 94§1 n7 1994) I-IRIP99 the PoRtext speGifically indicates etheFWise,the FneaRiRg efteFFRS used in this chapteF shall be aq;Pt fmrth On thwq gpetian.TeFFn5 ROt SpeCifiCally defined heFein Shall he as defined in the latest Fevised publication, erganizatie4�,. (2) "Blue caFd"means a card issued by the Masen Caunty depaFtment ef cemmunity develelarnent upen structure frem the building drain to the public sewer cellectien and/er trUnk line IeCated in eaSeFnent peFtien ea i led the side sewer stub,is to be inspected at the time ef censtFuctien and appFeved by the iRr."GIPS single family dwellings and duplexes. (5) "Collection system"Fneans sanitaFy sewer lines,of eight inch or larger diameteFs,including Fnanheles, L...:I.J:....Pe FF..:+ Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 32 of 128 thg ed. duplex eF multiple dwellings. (12) "Duplex"means a twe family dwell"ng,namely a detaehed building eentaining two eemplete loving units sharing a commen wall or floor with net mare than twe (itchens,designated and/eF used te) (13) "Easement"Fneans a legally binding agreement entiOng the county to 69RStFUCt,repair and/er connect purpose ef mutual wastewateF discharge,te construct seweF facilities on property ewned by one (14) "Effluent"Fneans wastewateF that has been treated*n FPFARVP M-'AqtpS and is dischaFged trpatmpRt fap4'lt*pr cities,pelkical body exercises autherity including but net limited te digt.I,.tq and etheF FR pal G i i (A) The land��rlpqrribpd and platted by that eertainplat entitled"Hart4pnp PAMRt "..,L.i„I..,L.��h develepeF filed with Masen County auditeF gn july 7,1970,and which said audker reegFded under♦hig fpp No 252193 e pages on to QC of Plat VAl ime O of the AA-gon!'eunt.,Land ReGeFdS- and (B) Such etheF lands On Seetions 19 and 30 efTewnship 21 Plerth,Range 1 West,Willamette MeNdian HaFtstene island)as Fnay be added theFetq by FeceFded plats identifying the saffie aS additienS tO martqtpnp p (18) "Hartstene Pointe(Mason Ceunty)sewerage system"means the system ef c9ndu4s,pumps,treatment plants and gt.,,rt--rpq lnpatpd eR ceunt.,....,ned....peFt.,eF OR private read Fights of way eF eR Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 33 of 128 any FpanneF,and eenyeying te final paints 9f dispesal,all wastes 9f aRY AaWFe peFFnitted by this farming apart efthe genera'netweFl(9feenduits er eenneeted directly er indirectly te said netwerk, all pumps,wastewater tFeatment plant and structu Fes of any kind used on eanneetien with the the above,eitheF physically OF functienally connected theFewith.SanitaFy seweFs,as defined On this the (19) "Large Fesidential development"Fneans any deve i qpment which includes Fnere than f9ur residential I'. TAT greundwateF discennectmens,caps,eF any ether sewer censtructien er repaiF sfipulated in this chapteF. (25) Wasen County beaFd Of GE)FAMkqiORPFr"MRRR9 these duly elected indWiduals seFVing as the legislative (26) "Plumbing outlet"meaRS the paFt of the lewest heFiZE)Rtal piping ef a dFaiRage system ef a gtructurp building sewer.The buil4ng seweF begins twenty feUF inches freFn the eUteF face ef the OutSWe building wa4l (27) "PFemises"Fneanq a rontini-inus traet ef land,building er greup ef adjacent buildings undeF a single ewneFShij3- (28) lateFal seweFs,puFnp statiens,Wee mains and appurtenances.Side sewer stubs as defined in this sectoon and located within public Fights ef Way OF peFpetual easements owned by Mason County shall easement ewned by Masen Ceunty including but net limited t9 collection knes,tFunk sewers,lateral seweFS,side seweF tees,pump statiens,feree mains and appuFtenanees.Building seweFs and qFdp seweF stubs as defined On this sectien aFe net paFt of the ceunty system and aFe epeFated and MROR*RoRpd by the owner. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 34 of 128 seweFS in the state ef Washington, (33) "SaRitaF SPIA'R..was a se•..pF..Th:ch Gafr;R9saaitaFy Sewage. (36) "Septie tank"Fneans a settling tank On whieh settled sludge is in iFnFnPdiRtP SF)RtAPt NA.Fith bacterial action.These types of units are pFeWbited at HaFtstene Paint,— tl ^:„.(38) "Sewage"is a teFFA new being replaced in technical usage by the pFefprahlp term of"%AiaqtewateF,"and (B) The censtructign,upgrading and/eF extensien ef existing sewer facilities l9cated gn private preperty seFvmng few 9F Fnere StFUGtUres eF exceeding a length ef feur hundred feet. er edge ef a perpetual easement of a preperty being served.The sWe seweF stub shall be censideFed (42)"Side seweF..� "Fnea s the pBiRt at vihiph the side sewersEUb jBias the public SeWeF. (43) "Single family dwelling"Fneans any building designed and/OF used to hOUSe a single fafflily and shall attachment to something having leeatien en the ground. or wateF is net changed as to.-I...mmeal eF biochemical r.. alities which, r substantially Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 35 of 128 (48) "Wastewater tFeatment plant"Fneans any aFmngement of devices and structures used feF treating wastewateF collected by the ceunty.See"wastewateF facilities." (4 9)"W ateF681Ir'se"FReaR9 (A) A natuFal OF @Ftifidal channel feF passage ef water-, (B) n E)fwate+ tar—.T,'-:#,:n+*;sst.,..�-�-..�m (C) A natural StFeaFn fed frem permanent eF natuFal sources,includiRg FiveFs,eFeeks,Funs and rivulptq.There must be a stFeaFn,usually flewing in a paFt*GU!aF&eetien(though it need not flew centinueusly)in a definke channel,having a bed er banks and usually di5ChaFging inte same (QFEl 132 94 L 07 1994) Articip 11 Adminktration 1 2 14 940 Department of community development utility facilities at HaFtstene I]rote and.....ned by nn-sen!'eunt.. (QFd 132 94§2 0 1994) 1-312-0 -Dire09F—Rernensibilitier and li w.itatiens. by,permissien 9F dedsmen ef,eF instFuctiens frem the diFecter,the director shall be guided by current ceunty (OFE1 132 94§2602,1994) 1] 14 0fiQ Interdepartmental G robe.and a Rtc The directeF may,insefar as pFaetieable,make use ef services efthe ether ceunty depaFtments,offices and (GFE1 132 94§9 03 1994) The department ef community develepment shall censtruct,eperate and maiRtain the HaFtstene Pointe Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 36 of 128 (Ord 132 94 n i nn 1994) de..e PRORte m Ill..l 132 94 f.2/lam 1994\ 12 14 non A.itharizatien of in eGtien of existing seweFS and appuFtenanGes. Ienal state and f..,J.Fal lamiq relative t..s.....e Fage have L.........e Mpked with. (b) in the event that entFy is Fefused,neeessaFy steps shall be takpR tn make applieatien feF a qPRFCh W;IFFRM ta accomplish the aPPFE)PFiate iR5PeG#Gf+. altered,repaired eF receRStWcted at the ewneF's expense,se as te make them cenferm te the requiFements /ll..l 132 94 f.2 08 1994\ 1 Z 14 10Q Ce...er utility funds. The eounty shall by separate Feselutiens/eMinances eFeate the neeessaFy seweF utility funds to pFepeFly (OFF 132 94 f.Mg,1494) Ar+i.-le►11 Der...ired Use of D..f.li. C.rr.itury L2wL2.-Giro CyStL2 w.c 1 2 1 4 1 1 f1 Treatment of...ncte...e+err ed it is unlawful te discharge ante anY RaWFal eUtlet within HartsteRe Pointe,9F ente any land or bedy efwater w0thin the exteFieF beundaFies,any sewage,waste wateF,OF etheF pelluted wateFs,except WheFe suitable Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 37 of 128 (n.a 132 94 n o n1 1994) 12 14 120 Dree.e.rt.e r e.d to a e Gt public sewer. seweF system at the ewneF's expense and On a manner whkh Fneets with the appFE)Val efthe MaSeR COUnty specifications of such cennectien shall be submitted as a part afthe owner's application for a building deyelepment f9F a peFFnit te ebtaiR saRitaFy sewage sewipta s--Ph vphiple is eR a platted FesideRtial let, except as PFOvided as fellews: seweFage E)F wastewater will be Fnade whole en the platted Fesidential let eF en the cemmen aFea,may n..r.....J t..99.....,.1.A...:tl.....:+F,.........R:SS:.R Gf the W@Ft9t....,.n,.:..tp heaF.J of.J:F..Et,..9 cennectien te the community sanitary system is mandateFy afteF a peried ef twe censecutWe days. (3) if a tFavel traileF,camper eF meterhame is lecated en a platted et during eeRStFUctien ef a dwelling unit with written permission ef the Hartstene Peinte beard of directeFs,the owneF must cennect to the (OFE1 132 On f.3602,1004) A.Ft-iEhE-114 fe..eere gL2 /le..e/nn.l,.ent 12 14 12l1 Extent of se... e.dn.ee.ler.ment In..l 132 on§n n1 loon\ 11 rt:cle 1/ Cain•t-UC-tign of 5anPtr.r..SewerSystems 12 14 140 Design uite.ri-.and c ...-Fructie-r.�t-.r.d-.rde- The department ghall PR9'-'FP that qeweF fadlities design RRd G9R9tFl-WtiRR qtandards satisfy the gtRRdaFdq F)f Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 38 of 128 (OFEI 132 94 n[n1 1994) 13 14 1-90 rnnneGtien to public acceFdance te the pFevisiens efthis chapter and shall be sufficient te GaFFY all the wastewater of every I(ind frem the buildiRg OF StFUCtUFe i..tO the publf..gpyi..r. (QFd 132 94§[02 1994) 13 14 169 Repairs to n er►ienc FeF assessed properties within Hartstene Peinte,any needed repaiF te a building seweF eF Gennectien te a ln..1 132 on§[nz loon\ 12 14 170 rnnnpctien rt;l Ad;4Fdc buildings,(a) Old building seweFS may be used in senRectimR new eF new building sewers enly when they F.....d t......et all the FegUi. of this.haPt,... F. (b) The building qemipr ghall m4grm te all eeunty and state building eedes and/9F With the FnaR'-'fRGt'-'FPF'q The fkSt fitting at the cennectien of the bu"ding sewer to the public sewer service cennectian shall be a tee, fUFnished by the nvinpr- afteF installatien of the tee,an expandable wateFtight plug shall be nstalled On the tee branch cennected to the public seweF.Said plug shall remaiR in plaCe dLIFing WnStFUGtiOn plug.The riseF shall be used as an auxiliaFy cleaneut. the d*aFneter be less than four inches.The slope of said feUF inch pipe shall net be less than one quarteF inch peF feet,unless appreved by the diFpstor.IR RR r.;;qp ghall the slepe ef few ineh pipe be less than ene eighth nch peF feet.A FnmnmFnuFn ef 6ghteen inches of cever shall be maintained ever the tep of servke pope at all t.... &ectien shall be Fnade enly with cuFved pope ne greater than ferty five degree bends.All pope shall be laid en a WheneveF POSSilale,the building seweF shall be WOUght to the bu"ding at an elevatien below the basement Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 39 of 128 nd. ed (f) AN je:,.8s andeea;eetiensshall be made gaslight and wateFtight thiFty Fninute internal hydrestatic test Fnay be required en a'!builAng sewers befere cennectien is Fnade to the building dFain.All wateF plugs and nthpF farilit*Pg fAF making the test shall be fUFnished by the applieant. Minimum head ever the tep ef the pope shall be two feet and a maximum allewable lealkage shall be fGUF (h) Any StFUCtUFe haViRg a PIUMbiRg outlet that seFves fixti-peg miith fined level rimq lecated bplow the PIPVati9R (C)Fd 132 94§[04 19941 1'] 14 14l1 Infe-rmation Lre m-the c my devatmen of the sewer wye,tee eF stub at the paint ef cennection and,On the case of new censtructien,fer planning the building and plumbing te pFevide adequate slape feF building cannectien te the Side seweF stub.The appkeant f9F permt shall be Fespensib e fer determining the available gFade between plumbing eutlet and sewer wye,tee 9F stub.All department supplied infeffnatien shall be field shpel(PH by the ewneF/develeper GF his/he ] 14 en Ca,;ts of b mi din..s r_Iine extenrinn be-rne by GwAeF- All OnrFdpnl:;;'tn the afmrprnpntOnnpd aetkAtieS PeFfeffned en all segments of the seweF and including but net limited to side s..weF stub s..weF tee sewer..ye and all etheF s..weF a.purt....a.ees (Ord 132 94 F C 10 1994) 12 14 :200 Rp,-ce of old L��:Id:n..Old building seWeFS may be used enly when they are feund,en examinatien and test by the dkeeter to Fneet all FequiremeRtS of this chapteF.This P)(RMiRRtieR RRd tP9t qhall be at the ANAiRer's expense.The E)wneF er his/her ln.,1 132 oA u[11 19941 Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 40 of 128 .A."Pmeavatinnq feF building seweF er qp%veF 16RP P)(tPRqiAR iRgtallatinng ghal be adequately guarded with ,.Reads,a::,.,.RF hett... ((DFd 132 94 A C 1, 1994) A.tida- 14 Permutes 12 14 22-0 Rearmitc r ed Pie unautherized persen shall uneeyeF,make any cennectiens with 9F epening inte,use,alter er disturb any permit fFeFn the department eF ether respensible agency. 1 2 14 22l1 Q-.:Ir mRg seweF rr.:tr TheFe shall be tmie classes ef building sewer permits:(1)feF residential,single family seFvice;and(2)fe RARrp;*dPRt*R'qPFVice.in eitheF ease,the ewneF eF his agent shall make appliGatien en a special feFFn 41FRished by doseenneetign,inspeetien eF addkien te aA existing building seweF.The appF9pFiate peFFnit and plan eheek fee shall the cennectien fee,the qwner shall rec6ve a blue card authqrizing censtructien and cennectien. (OFE1 132 on§6602,1994) 13.38.2249 Q.— „ding sewerpeFR;mt FPFR;a d aRA building sewer peFFnit is valid feF twpikop R;AR*hq frnm the Flate ef if a building seweF PeFfflit wilect another full peFFAit fee unless cimumstances,in the judgment ef the diFeGteF,waFFant a vaFmance.if a (n..J 132 94§C 03 1994) 12 14 250 suil ing seweF permit r ntr de ele T (2) A permit which autheFm;!es WeF'(in a public Fight ef way or easement dedicated te Masen Geunty OF the Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 41 of 128 dedicated te the ceunty. (4) Building sewer peFMitS shall Rat be tFRR9fPFabIp-NE)a6ltheFized PeFSGR Shall lay any pipe P61FS6laRt W (5) A building sewer peFMit shall be issued pFieF W GRFRFRPRPPFRPRt Elf GAR4FI-letiRR and eRly afteF all applicable charges and fees have been paW by the ewner eF develepe-rr apppqqmblp t.,the dm Fpet.,. /rl..l 132 OA§6.04 1994\ 44661e 141 ChGr-.ter /ll..l 132 DA§ 0 1994\ A.t:c-le 1/1II I►n1UW f-..l►Ire 14 D..►J:.-Gnd 02riyate Smpit.r.-..Sewer G.o+or qS . ..st.......t...disposal i-..d Gti..& Except as heFemnafteF previded,it is unlawful te G9RStFLIGt OF maintain any septic tank eF etheF sewage wastewater disposal systerns,such as these used at censtFuctmen sites. /l1..1 132 oA f,8601,1994\ 12 94 74n Unlawful deposit of waste FnanneF inte the ceunty sanitary sewer system any human excFement,gaFbage,hazaFdeus wastes,and/OF ..ti,.,. wasteseFda RGe..itl,tl,iq.hapt.,. OF be RIIA%YPd tO FUR,leak,!each OF escape iRte aRY PaFt ef the saRitaFY sewer system.IJR!awfi-1 waqte Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 42 of 128 (Ord 132 94 n o rr1 1994) 12 14 70f1 Unlawful di«L.nrnn of On-r.r...•atem;.nd intn �M. .f-. a dFnage nto the SaRmt@Fy sewer system. r r (OFEI 132 On f.O 03 1994) 12 14 2fVl 1 iw.i4-.4io..�n..•J irnL..rnn Ins.+in..r public sewer system etheF than through an appFeved building seweF without the WFORen autherization ef the direeteF OR compliaRce with this ehapteF,RGF unt"said peFSGR 9F entity has paid all applieable charges and fees and has met aRY,.theF G,....J:t:,...S F,.....:Fed by tWs ehapt...and tL...d4ert..F Ill..l 132 94§o nn 19941 12 14 21fd 11..1-...•ful damage ter r f-...iliti..c GF tamper with aRY StRIGUIFe,aPPUFteRaRee OF pieee of equipmeRt WhiGh OS PaFt of the GOURtY sewer facilities by threwing r I.il.ited by this.hapt...i ..the dirt, rsticks, etl....... eF .. r/ll..d 132 94 A 4 O5 19941 1 2 14 27f1 Iliccl.-.rnn of septi..tank c r.tnn4c (a) It iS URlaWfUl feF anyane to&EhaFge the Eentents ef any 5eptic tank,chemical toilet er sewage holding tank FRtn*hp qpvipF System ef Masan Ceunty exeept on aceeFdaRee with the pFevismeRs ef this chaptef, sewage helding tanks may be&charged inte public sewer systems,and the manner on which said centents shall be diseharged inte the caunty sewer system. (c) Pie FnatteF prehibited fFeFR seweFs by this chapter shall be peFFnitted te be dischaFged under this sectien. (0 r.d 132 On f.O 06 1004) 1 2 14 22f1 C-.il.....+.... ....+.. r buildiRg r d55e55er. building seweF er sewer line emensien remain te be cempleted and the d.recter has exhausted the means eF Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 43 of 128 of the awner pFn,gdpd the d*rprtnF takes the fell....ing (1) Netifies the ewneF that the cennectiens eF repaiFs are delinquent pursuant to the pr9visiens ef this chapter and informs said n%vneF that the ceunty intends te make said GennectiOns eF FepaFFS itself;and chapter;and filing a lien upon the pFepeFty as pFevided feF in Tifle 36,ChapteF 94,Revised Cede ef Washingten *he amnunt ef said unpaid cast plus inteFest and plus any applicable penalties. (QFd 132 94 A 4 07 1994) 12 14 240 1 LJ-....A.1 r ect*mnA;to ec clkt,.chaAeec of public alteratien etc.,shall be subject to the previsiens t feFth o this chapter. /ll..l 132 94§O 08 1994) 12 14 AW D*ccennectlen of b,-OLJing sewer the ed t the satisfaetinnof the did (Ord 132 94§O 09 1994) 1312.360 ew 0-ild'1 r'^ssew@F feF eaGh bull,ing—Emeptions. to a single building seweF is approved On writing by the diFecter PFOOF te the construction of such building seweF. (QFEl 132 OA§4 1/1 1994) 1 2 14 270 Netocp of.de Laden with wFiRen netice stating the natUFe ef the vielatien and pr9viding a time limit feF the satisfactery cerFectien Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 44 of 128 rn.d 132 94 n 9 n1 1994\ 1214249 Appeal p depawnent.Such appeal must be filed within thiFty days RfteF the W-AMPF FPCPiVPq netirp nf the vwelatmen.The FendeFS its decisien theFeen.The heaF.Rg Shall be held not less than ten days eF FneFe than feFty five days afteF the date ef the filing ef ebjeEtieRS.Pie less than seven days pFieF te the date set fer the heaFiRg,netice ef the heaFiRg Fnay be taken therefrem except as previded by law. In.,1 132 on r o 02 loon\ 12 14 ton rival liability to G ntly ARy PeFS88 OF EsFv4Fv4eF6ial entity whe shall vielate aRY PFE)YOSOOR ef this EhapteF Shall be liable te the GeuRtY feF any penalty eF fine;plus the expense,less,damage,cest ef inspectien er cost ef GeFFectien inGUFFed by the (OFd 132 an n o m loon) chapter,became liable t9 the ceunty feF a penalty in the aFneunt ef ten peFeent ef such expense items,tegetheF %voth ORterpgt thpppen at a EUFFent Fate deteFFnined by the ceunty tFeasuFeF fFAFn the date Of the time limit (n.a 132 94 n r\nn 1994) When seweF chaFges @Fe net paid within sixty days afteF the date ef Wiling eF by the date ef the next bilkng, /ll..l 132 Dn§ 05 1094\ 1 2 14 420 1 ipR '!meagainst the (OFEI 132 On§ 06 1994) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 45 of 128 1 14 /12n 1 inn-.tt-..,I.mpnt (E)Fd 132 nA x n n7 1994\ 1212.440 Wan inte.ect The lien shall be f8F all chaFges and inteFest at the euFFent Fate to be determined by the Masen Ceunty assesSOF/tFeasureF W be applied fFE)FR the date due URW paid,and shall attach te the PFeFnises te whieh the (QFd 132 on§9.08 1994) 13 14 AGO 1 i..n inrpaicbm-re Upon the expiFatiOn ef sixty days after the attachment ef the lien hereon,the county may bring suit in (Ord 132 nA n n nn 1994) 12 14 460 rri w.inal penalty. guilty of a FnisdemeaReF,and en eenvictien theFeef-,shall be subject te a fine of nat Fnere than fivp hunrkprl FlAllarg eF by impFisew:nent in the Magem Cecinty jail net te exeeed ninety days 9F beth fine and iffiPFOSAAMPAt Earh separate day er any peFtien thereef-,dwing which any vielatien centinues,shall be deemed te censtitute a separate ff (QFd 132 nA&n 1n 1994) 11.1$.470 Valldlt..—c...,eFabint., validity ef any P@Ft efthis chapter which can be given effect witheut such P@Ft OF P@45. 182 nA f.n 11 1994\ Chapter 13.19 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ORDINANCE' 1Editor's note(s)—Ord.No.94-12,adopted Dec.4,2012,amended ch.13.19 in its entirety to read as herein set out.Former ch.13.19 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord.128-98,1998. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:41[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 46 of 128 Title 13-UTILITIES Chapter 13.19 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ORDINANCE 13.019.010 Purpose 13.19.020 General 13.19.030 Definitions 13.19.040 Code authority and enforcement 13.19.050 General policy 13.19.060 Surveillance program 13.19.070 Corrective measures 13.19.080 Code 13.19.090 Procedures for installation,inspection,and maintenance of backflow prevention assemblies. Formatted Space Before: 0 pt,Line spacing: single 13. 9.100 Records and reports Formatted:Font:10 pt Formatted:Font:10 pt,Not Bold 13.19.010 Purpose. Formatted:Font:Bold The purpose of a cross connection control program is to protect the health of water consumers and the potability of the water system.This program is designed to maintain the quality of Mason County public water supplies by the elimination and prevention of cross connections between the distribution system and other sources of water or liquids used for other purposes.The policies and procedures presented in this program are designed in compliance with WAC 246-290-490. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.020 General. Except where specifically designated herein,all words used in this program shall carry their customary meanings.Words used in the present tense shall include the future,and all plural words shall include the singular. The word"shall'indicates a mandatory action,and the word"may"denotes a use of discretion in making a decision. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.030 Definitions. [The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter,shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section,except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:] "Air gap separation(AG)"shall mean the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank,plumbing fixture,or other assembly,and the maximum flood level rim of the receptacle.This gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the flood rim of the vessel.In no case shall this gap be less than one inch. "Approved backflow prevention assembly"shall mean any assembly to prevent backflow that has been approved for use by the system manager and DOH.Approved assemblies shall be those that have successfully passed performance tests of the University of Southern California Engineering Center or another approved testing laboratory. Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 47 of 128 "Atmospheric vacuum breaker(AVB)"shall mean a backflow prevention assembly which is operated by atmospheric pressure in combination with the force of gravity.The unit is so designed to work on a vertical plane only.The moving part consists of a poppet valve,which must be carefully sized to slide in a guided chamber and effectively shut off the reverse flow of water when a negative pressure exists in the supply system.An AVB is designed to protect against back siphonage events only. "Auxiliary supply"shall mean any water supply on or available to the premises other than the county public water supply. "Backflow"shall mean the flow,other than in the intended direction of flow,of any foreign liquids,gasses or other substances(including water)into the distribution system of the public water supply. "Backflow assembly tester"shall be a person certified by Washington State in the inspection and testing of approved backflow prevention devices. "Back pressure"shall mean any induced pressure caused by a pump,elevated tank,boiler,pressure vessel, or any other means that could create pressure within a customer's system greater than the operating pressure of the public water supply distribution system. "Back siphonage"shall mean backflow of water due to a negative or reduced pressure within the water system. "Building inspector"shall be a building inspector of Mason County. "County inspector"shall be that person or persons employed by the county that have been trained and are qualified to perform the designated inspection work. "Cross connection"shall mean any actual or potential connection whereby public water supply is connected directly or indirectly,with any other water supply system,sewer,drain,conduit,pool,storage reservoir,plumbing fixture or other assembly which contains,or may contain,contaminated water,sewage or other waste or liquid of unknown or unsafe quality,which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply system as a result of backflow(reversed flow). "Customer"shall mean any person,persons,firm or corporation that is furnished potable water from the public water supply system through a legal service connection to the public water supply distribution system. "Double check detector assembly(DCDA)"shall mean an assembly composed of two single,independently acting,approved check valves,including resilient seated shut-off valves located at each end of the assembly and properly located tests cocks to test the water tightness of each check valve.Double check valve assemblies are designed to protect the water supply system from both back siphonage and back pressure events.They are not suitable for use in protecting the water system from health threatening substances. "Hazards:" "Degree"shall express the results of an evaluation of a health,system,or plumbing hazard. "Health"shall mean any condition,assembly,or practice in a water supply system and/or its operation that creates,or may create,a danger to the health and well-being of a customer. "Plumbing"shall mean a potential or existing cross connection in a customer's water system that may permit back siphonage in the event of a negative or reduced pressure in the supply line. "System"shall mean a threat to the physical properties of the public or the customer's potable water system by a material not dangerous to health,but aesthetically objectionable and having a degrading effect on the quality of the potable water within the system. "Industrial fluids"shall mean any fluid or solution which may be chemically,biologically,or otherwise contaminated or polluted in a form or concentration that would constitute a health or plumbing hazard if introduced into a potable water supply.This may include,but is not limited to,all types of processed waters Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 48 of 128 originating from the public water or auxiliary supply,which may deteriorate in sanitary quality.Types of processed waters include chemicals in fluid form,circulated cooling waters that are chemically or biologically treated or stabilized with toxic substance,and contaminated natural waters,as from springs,stream,or ponds. "Liquids"shall mean any substance that flows readily but does not expand indefinitely,such as water and industrial fluids. "Mason County PCIBUtilities and Waste Management"shall also be referred to as the county,herein. "Pressure vacuum breaker assembly(PVBA)"shall mean a backflow prevention assembly which consists of a spring-loaded check valve,an independently operating air-inlet valve,inlet and discharge shut-off valves,and properly installed test cocks.The air-inlet valve is internally loaded to the open position,normally by means of a spring.This internally loading allows the device to be installed on the pressure side of the shut-off valve.A PVBA is designed to protect against back siphonage events only. "Public health officer"shall be the duly appointed public health officer of the Southwest Washington Health District.Any act in this program required or authorized by the public health officer may be done on his/her behalf by an authorized representative of DOH. "Public water supply"shall be the system operated and maintained by the county,which is a water supply intended or used for human consumption or other domestic use.The public water supply system included source, storage,transmission and distribution facilities where water is furnished by the county to the customers of the county. "Reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly(RPBA)"shall mean an assembly containing a minimum of two independently acting,approved check valves,together with an automatically operated pressure differential relief valve located between the two check valves.During normal flow the pressure between these two checks shall be less than the upstream(supply)pressure.In case of a leakage of either check valve,the differential valve,by discharging to the atmosphere,shall operate to maintain not less than two psi of pressure between the supply pressure and the zone between the two check valves.The unit must include resilient seated shut-off valves located at each end of the assembly,and each assembly shall be fitted with properly located test cocks. "Service connection"shall mean a connection between the public water supply distribution system and the customers system. "System manager"shall mean the water system manager,Mason County,Washington.Any act in this program required or authorized by the system manager may be done on his/her behalf by the authorized representative of Mason County. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.040 Code authority and enforcement. The enforcement of this cross--connection program,in the area served by the Mason County-owned and- operated drinking systems,shall be in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code,latest Edition,and WAC 246- 290,Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health relating to public water supplies. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.050 General policy. It is the intention of this program to provide for the permanent abatement or control of all cross connections.Where it is physically and economically infeasible to find or to permanently eliminate all cross connection of the customers water systems,and when it is deemed necessary by the appropriate inspector,there Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 49 of 128 shall be installed at the service connection a suitable backflow prevention assembly commensurate with the degree of hazard to the public water supply. The following methods of cross connection control are considered minimum protection at the service connection: 1. The public water supply to a premises having auxiliary water supply from an additional public supply with no known cross connection shall require an approved DCVA at the service connection. 2. The public water supply to a premises on which is handled a substance that is objectionable(not a health hazard)in a manner constituting a potential cross connection shall require a DCVA at the service connection. 3. The public water supply to a premises on which there is an auxiliary water supply and internal cross connections that are not correctable or intricate plumbing arrangements which make it impractical to ascertain whether or not cross connection exist,shall require a RPBA at the service connection. 4. The public water supply to a premises on which material dangerous to health or toxic substances are handled shall have installed a RPBA at the service connection. 5. The public water supply to a premises where entry is restricted so that inspection for cross connection cannot be made at a sufficient frequency or sufficient short notice to assure that cross connection do not exist shall have installed a ROBA at the service connection. 6. The public water supply to a premises on which any substance is handled under pressure so as to permit entry into the public water supply,or where a cross connection could reasonably be expected to occur,shall have installed a RPBA or DCVA,according to the health hazard at the service connection. 7. The public water supply to a premises having a repeated history of cross connections being established or reestablished,shall have installed a RPBA at the service connection. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.060 Surveillance program. The county is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the public water supply is not compromised by events resulting from cross connections.As such,a surveillance program based on proper management,adequate record keeping,and aggressive inspections must be properly implemented by the county. Such a program for cross connections initially requires the inspection of all new and existing buildings, structures,and grounds.The procedure requires the county inspector(s)and the building inspector(s)to assist with the requirements of DOH.Each must be knowledgeable in the field of plumbing and building inspection,pipe arrangements,and cross connection control. The systematic program of inspection shall be established with priority given on the basis of risk to public health and shall be conducted according to the following outline: A. New and Proposed Construction. 1. Upon application for a building permit,the building inspector shall require a detailed set of plans and specifications for the plumbing installations,and shall make such detailed plans and specifications available to the county inspector. 2. The building inspector and the county inspector shall review these plans and specifications to determine the probability of cross connections,the availability of the auxiliary water supplies,the handling of substances which,if introduced into the water system,would constitute a health, plumbing,or system hazard.If,upon review,it is determined that any of these conditions will Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 50 of 128 exist,the county inspector shall coordinate with the property owner to ensure such cross connections are properly controlled,or eliminated. 3. During the construction phase of any new building,structure,or ground installations,and during the regular plumbing inspections,the county inspector shall perform the required cross connection control inspection.Upon completion of the inspection,but prior to the approval of any water service connection,the county inspector shall advise the customer in writing that further backflow preventing testing is,or is not required.The customer shall also be notified that Washington State certified backflow assembly tester must test the backflow assembly,and that the test report form completed by the certified tester must be received by the county inspector prior to the regular use of the customer's water system. 4. Upon receipt of an application for new water service,but prior to the installation of such new service,a cross connection inspection shall be made by the county inspector and required backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed at the time the new service is installed. B. Existing Buildings,Structures,and Grounds. 1. An initial survey of the water system customers shall be conducted by the county to determine if any cross connections currently exist.The initial cross connection determination shall proceed according to the following steps: a. A survey form shall be sent to each customer explaining the program and stressing the relationship between the cross connections and water-borne disease epidemics,types of health hazards,and cross connections.The survey shall also include a brief questionnaire with desired information,such as an auxiliary water supply,any chemicals used,and certain types of fixtures installed.This survey shall be returned by the water system customer to the county. b. Based upon the responses received from the questionnaire,if the county determines that a customer has a potential cross connection,a letter requesting an appointment for inspection by the county inspector shall be sent to the water system customer. C. Upon completion of the inspection,the county inspector shall orally brief the customer or his/her representative of the inspection findings. d. The county inspector shall prepare a written report for the water system customer and the system manager that shall include the following information: 1. Complete identifying information contained in heading. 2. List of all potential or actual cross connections found,including the location and options for method of control for each. 3. List of any industrial fluids,chemicals or other contamination liquids used or pumped under pressure,the use of each,and an indication of the probability of cross connection. 4. Any applicable drawings,sketches,blueprints,etc.used in support of the inspection. 5. A summary of the findings of the inspection. 6. Recommendations for actions to be taken by the customer. e. The system manager,upon completion of review of the report,shall prepare a letter to the customer outlining the corrective action required,and the time period in which the Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 51 of 128 corrective action must be completed.A copy of this letter shall be sent to the customer (return receipt requested),and a copy shall be maintained at the county. f. When all required actions have been completed,the file copy of the completed actions shall be placed in the county's cross connection control file. g. Each premises required to be in compliance with the program shall be reinspected annually,or more often if the degree of hazard so indicates. 2. The backflow prevention devices at the wastewater treatment plant and the community center shall be inspected and tested annually by certified backflow assembly tester. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.070 Corrective measures. Corrective measures for cross connections shall follow the guidelines in the most recently published Accepted Procedure and Practice in Cross Connection Control of the Pacific Northwest Section(PNWS)of the AWWA. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.080 Code. The following are the abbreviations for assemblies or methods used to prevent or eliminate cross connections: 1. Air Gap AG 2. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly_RPBA 3. Double Check Valve Assembly_DCVA 4. Double Check Detector Assembly_DCDA 5. Pressure Vacuum BreakerAssembly_PVBA 6. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker AVB (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.090 Procedures for installation,inspection,and maintenance of backflow prevention assemblies. A. Initial Installation. 1. When it is determined that a RPBA,DCVA,DCDA,PVBA,or AVB is required,the county shall inform the owner/manager of the need for a device. 2. Approved assemblies shall be installed as specified in the Uniform Plumbing Code,the PNWS-AWWA Cross Connection Control Manual,or the Mason County Owner and Operated Drinking Systems Design Standards,whichever is the more restrictive. 3. Upon completion of the installation of the backflow assembly,a certified backflow assembly tester shall make such tests as are required to ensure proper operation of the assembly.If the assembly fails Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 52 of 128 any portion of the test,the assembly shall be rejected until such time that a repaired or a replaced assembly passes all portions of the tests.The test results shall then be supplied in the county. B. Inspection and Maintenance. 1. All backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested not less than annually.The testing shall be made by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester,and the results are to be forwarded to the county. 2. Maintenance. a. When a backflow prevention assembly is determined to be defective,the tester shall notify the county immediately. b. Upon receipt of notification of the defective assembly,the customer shall take the necessary steps to repair or replace the defective assembly.The defective assembly shall be repaired or replaced by the qualified person,who has specific training in backflow prevention assembly repair. C. Upon completion of repair or replacement,the backflow prevention assembly shall be tested by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester. (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) 13.19.100 Records and reports. A. The county shall track each customer utilizing a cross connection device. B. The following information shall be available through the county's record keeping program: 1. Information regarding installations. 2. Test results for installations. 3. Information about testers. 4. Tester's certifications histories. 5. Mailing addresses of installation owners. 6. Device manufacturers and model and approved status.(Ord.128-98(part),1998). (Ord.No.94-12,12-4-2012) P'L.-.PteI-9 Z 7n DI ICTI PA/!1l1r1 d QCAD—US/Yl\/C WATCD ABlrl SPA/CQ 5"TUAAA c. 4rtic;p t — Formatted:Left 1 20 n1 n pprmot and fpp-r Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0" applicant shall apply fer a water cennectien permit and shall pay te the ceunty a permit fee as set ferth below net issued,the permit fee and connectien chaFges shall be refunded.The permit shall be on effect f9F ene year and Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 53 of 128 A4eF twe yeaF5 the appimeant may apply f9F an additienal extpngien hi-it M-pqt FpFnit addotienal fees,of any,equal to Fer each water/sewer cennection Fnade te the system seFvmee line,at the preperty beundary line: Water.$2 nnn nn w Formatted:Highlight 'both water ..d I sewer efere the W—FIE is Marl.foiled(b) A full way%vater valve roRtrolling all outlets shall be installed by the n%vner at the qtruistuirp gerviep IiRp (Res 58 n]f.1 n1 2003) (Res nl.. of no f.1 n1 1 13 2009) 1 2 7n 020%A-Intpr Fia.� wateF ..billing far Mnn aq fAllewq- family_ . - Formatted:Highlight Let..,ithgut Elyi.11ing(with paid e „fee):$15 nn Formatted:Paragraph 1 Multiple dwelliRgS�$33.00 ea. Rpsppatinnal Ints(serviee aceess witheut a peFFnanent dwelling)shall be chaFged at the full Fesmiliantial rate fee PaCh F.. ..th qeFviee as .,idea (Res 58 n]f.1 02 2003) (Res PI.) nC 00 f:1 02 1 13 70091 1 Z 7n nZt1 C--'Fc...Fges iR the f t ectien serves FneFe thaR one single family StFUGWFe,heuse,duplex,apaFtment,E)F Fnabile heme, Formatted:Highlight Rdditi.... .. irst qe R.9i................ti.... a SUFGharge Gf-....r.RARth ghall he added to thee (Res CQ n]f.1 n] 2003) (Res nl.. of no §1 na 1 13 2009) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 54 of 128 1 7n n/I0 54-yopr fpp-r ,The Fate feF sevder Spriviep vvill iRprease annually at a Fate that GOFFespeRds te the APF"GeRSUFRep Price lRdpM Formatted:Highlight as#ellows: Single family dwelling(ERU)i$89.00 Let w0theut dwelling:$15.00 Multiple dwellings:$89.00 ea. ReeFeatmenal lets(seFvice without a peFrnanent dwelling)shall be charged at the 4,11 rpgodential ra*p for the (Res 58 rn u 1 nn inna) (Res nl.. n[nn §1 nn 1 13 2009) 17 7n 049 chop Fa%e The department of utiiitips and%vaste management shall estab"sh a rate ef seventy five dellaFs peF heuF fer 1 3 29 non n.4,4 4iL9.,aI. 2+,.,-a..d sewage c,.,. Formatted:Font color:Text 1 (a) A fee ef eleven dellars thirty three eents per Fnenth is established for pach pFepeFty ewneF in Rustleweed. R.,-,q*Ip%vn9d have the eptien feF making a cash payeff befeFe the five yeaF peried GeReludes.The following 49 i r.I +�r..st 5 4467 Cc� fig — Formatted:Font color:Text 1 • -- _ Formatted:Font color:Text 1 Ns�heF Fnenthly sewer and wateF payment.A"delinquent charges shall be a lien against the property ewner. fer a peNed ef sixty days and a lien Fnay be filed by the ceunty.Upen the expkatien ef sixty days after the (Res.[n95,1995). n Y�'de 9� TTTTIC'ICTR Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 55 of 128 silling—ChaFges due. Billings shall be mailed pFieFte the tenth day efeveFy MORth.%Aiatpr and qeweF GhaFges shall he dup and payaL.I..by the last day of the.......«L.I..hills..,.peFi...J (Res 58 n][7 n1 2003) (Res PI.. 05 09 J;7 n1 1 13 2009) 1-3.20.070 Delinquent r;haFges and liens OiheR qPkNeF RRd/E)F wateF ehaFges aFe Hat paid withiR sixty days a4eF the date E)f billiAg,OF bY thP date ef the next billing,such chaFges shall be delinquent and the water may be turned eff by the county.in the event a qerv6pp*q diqPARRPGted feF ReR payment,the tetal bill plus a Fecenneet chaFge ef fifty dellaFS must be paid befeFe All delinquent charges and penalties added therete shall be a"en against the preperty.Delinquent charges and the ceunty Fnay file a!men.Upen the expiratien ef sixty days afteF the attachment ef the lien,the ceunty Fnay (Res co ro c 2 02 >nro) (Res Ne 05 09 §7 02 1 13 2009) Billings shall be mailed te the ewneF efthe pFepeFty receiving seFVmce er his/her agent.FailWe te Feceive seFvmce,fFOFn SUGh lien that Fnay be attached te the pFeperty in the FnanneF pFevided by law.A fee-�� .,ill L.....L....ged fee any change ittenant,FenteF,ewnership,billing addFess e (Res CO nJ§2 nJ 2003) �n non vcn[-,+ieR and n a[ries ec..,.,re.RRd seweF stem Any peFSOR eF persens,firm er cerpeFatmen whe tampe%er peFFnits tampering with the water system shall be deepAed guilty ef a FnisdemeaROF and HPAR PARYOGtOAA thPFP4,shall be puRishable by a fine Hot to exceed fove hundred dellars.Each separate day eF any peFtien thereef,during which any viglatien centinues,shall (Res ro ry u 2 nn inro) (Res PI.. 05 09 §7 nA 1 13 2009) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 56 of 128 Title 13-UTILITIES Chapter 13.24 BEARD'S COVE WATER SYSTEM Chapter 92 7A QCA RIDS GGVE I ATCD 530"EmM c. rA rt'nlp I mlzrcr. a24.01 n pprmot.,..a ceeg At the time ef applicatien feF a building permit,eF an applicant wishes te cennect te the wateF system,the applicant shall apply feF a wateF cennectien peFMit and shall pay te the county a peffnit fee as set fOFth belaw tagetheF With GeRnectien GhaFges and/eF etheF chaFges,if any,FeqUiFed by this ehapteF.if the building peFFRit is net issued,the peFFnit fee and ennnectien chaFges shall be Fefunded.The peRnit shall he On effect for one yeaF and AfteF twe years the applicant Fnay apply for an additional extensien but must remit additienal fees Of any equal te the H*ffprpnre efthe eFiginal peFFnit fee and the euFFent permit fee.Permit fees shall be as fellews! Fee,.-.ch wateF connection made to the system service line,at the...,petty L.....ndar.,I:..... LeiateF.$2 nnn nn w (a) Masen Ceunty Department of Utilities/Waste Management peFSeRnel shall inspeet seFViPP iRPq bPfRFP the NA09FI(is haFI(filled (b) A full way water valve controlling all outlets shall be installed by the owner at the StFUCtWe service line .d L.........readily aeeessible to nA.sen County and the n (c) All sewice cennectiens to the system shall be cennected With a thFee quarter inch valve and water 1 _ (Res 20 nJ f.1 n1 2003) (Res PI.. nG nn f.1 n1 1 13 2009) 1] 9A 020 I-A.Ante f eer The menthly fees f9F wateF seFvmee shall incFeaSe anRLIally at a Fate that cerrespends te the April GensumeF wateF ..L.:II:Rg F...']nnn;g F..II.....g. Single family dwelling(ERU):$33.00 Lot...:theut dwelling(with paid c...neetion fee).$1[nn Multiple dwellings:$33.00 ea. Recreatmenal lots(smice access witheut a peFmanent dwelling)shall be chaFged at the fU11 Fesidential Fate Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 57 of 128 �.AAPR a rARnprtFen serves Fnere than ene single faMily StFUcture,heuse,duplex,apawnent,gr mgbilp the billing Fe..each additie nal unit. (Res 20 03§1 03 2003) (Res I.I.. 06 09 §1 03 1 13 2009) 13 9A 035 Shop rate. The department ef Ailitie;and;Agagte management shall egtahlish A FaW Af seyepty five dellaFs peF h9uF feF eaeh eperateF Fequired making system FepaiFs as a result efthe negligence ef ethers. (Res I.I.. 06 09 §1 04 1 13 2009) AA.,R;cW 11 Formatted:Left 1324.0410 calling—!'bare es due, Billings shall be mailed pFieF te the tenth day ef eveFy Fnenth.WateF charges shall be due and payable by the last day of the Fn ntL.I.,billing p ed (Res 20 03§2.01,2003) 13 2-A 050-Delinquent char.,ar and leers Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0" %A.1hPR qPkA.'PF R.R.d/er wateF ehaFges aFe Rat paid WithiR sixty days afteF the date Of billiRg,OF bY the date Of the next billing,such charges shall be delinquent and the water Fnay be tuFned eff by the ceunty.in the event a gervipp &GORRPeted fOF ReRpaymeRt,the total bill plus a FeceRRect GhaFge Of fiftY E1E)IIaFS must be paid befE)Fe service resteFed.An additienal fee ef thirty three dellars per Fnenth fer wateF wd!be chaFged during the discennected peried.All delinquent GhaFgeS shall be subject te an eight peFeent inteFest peF annum, All delinquent chaFges and penalties added therete shall be a lien against the pFepe4y.Delinquent chaFges shall hp eprtApd te the eeunty tFeasurer whenpvpr gaid PhaFges have been delinquent f9F a peFied ef sixty days 614513UFsements provided by state,the court may allew the county FeaSeRable cests and atteMey'q fppq The lieR shall be feredesed On the same FnanneF as the forecleswe ef real property tax liens(RCW 36.94.15%, (Res 20 03§7 02 2003) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 58 of 128 1-3-24.06 Q _wv-orrrrrilliRg5—T-0 Wh OFR MR:1...1 seNice,fFGFn SUCh lien that Fnay be attached to the pFepeFty in the manner pFevWed by law.A fee of fifteen dellars will be ehar ed feF any..L...nge intenant,FenteF, Fshi. billing addFess (Res 20 03[7 03 2003) 1 4 2n rnn Vielati,.r.and r.,Raltl,.r„f..,atpr ARFI s,,weF systems. �-— Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0" Formatted:Font:Bold be deemed guilty of a MiSdEIMPBROF and upon cenuffietieR theFeg�shall be PURishable by a ARA ROt tQ exceed deemed to constitute a separate effep,5e- (Dew 20 03 R 9 04 2093) (Res ICI.. 96 99 f.7 94 1 13 2999) Chapter 12.74 NIORT14 QAV_/'Ark C IAII U C AN'ITADV WAMR I ITII ITV AIIAAIAIIQTDATIVC CODE c.. code,inlet sewer service aFea shall be through the censtructien and extension ef permanent sankaFy sewers and c.nnR.pc*iAR of all sewage disposal systems to peffnanent seweF collection systems and sewage tFeatment facilities. The G9R9#--lPtiRR Of seweF systems shall be iR aCG()FdRRPP With aRy applicable wastewateF facility plaR,OF and the state 9f WasWngtqn. with any previsiens ef this cede eF any standard er regulatien that the ceunty may adept pursuant te this the ..da Fel shall p ail (Res 144 99 A.t I 1999) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 59 of 128 Title 13-UTILITIES Chapter 13.28-NORTH BAY-CASE INLET SANITARY SEWER UTILITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Article II.Definition of Terms Article►I AeFPn:t Pen 4TOFMS. 92 74 020 Dpferlitienc WGFGIS,. PhFaSPq Pd h,..,.'R shall have the fE)II,...,',g Fn nfTPA"... AmeFieaA S86iet.,F,..TestiRg MateFi-.I.. "Benefi6al use"Fneans the use of reclaimed water or bieselids,which has been tFansperted frem the point "Benefited ffepeFty"Fneans preperty Feceiving eF having the potential Of Feceiving saRitaFy sewer seFVmce fFeFn"Public sewer faeikip;"built PitheF by the"county"eF feF the"eaunty"to pFevide seFvice tP a dpf4RPd area "Plue eard"means a card Issued by the Masen County depawnent of cemmunity development upen acquisition of building permit and payment ef eanneetieR fpp-Thig GaFd al-Ith9F47P9 aR ANAM.PF tA pFeceed with conditions;(2)A standaFd test used On assessing wastewateF StFength.The test shall be eempleted in aregFdanF:P khfith the IRtP9tPditiAR Elf cta REIR ,d K4PthR d9 Plumbing outlet"te the"public sewep farilitiPq."The"131_141diRg seweF"iR6161diRg that PE)FtieR eallpd the"gidp sewer stub"is censtFucted in acceFdance with%eunty"appFeved standards and is net part ef the"county""public qe%Adpr faeolotwPg.""Building seweFS"shall be maintained by the pFepeFty owner.WheFe grindeF pump units aFe nsta"ed,the"ceunty"shall maintain the pumping unit and the small diameteF feree Fnain cenneeting t9 the ..Ilectien "The Fespective sihilities aFe"I stFated it Exhibit I standaFel and guaFanteed by signature. "CAPIP"MeaRg the Nerth Bay Case inlet(Masen Caunty)SanitaFy Sewer Utility AdministFative cAdp. "Collection system"Fneans a system ef gravity sanitaFy seweF'Ones,eight inch OF larger diameteFS,IeW functien Is te cellect sanitary sewage fFOrA individual side seweFs and small diameter feFee mains and tFanspeFt this sewage te tFUnk,inteFeepteF, nd/eF f,Fee Fnain pipelinpq. 4;eRRPE*iF)R PhaFgeS"FReaRS EhaFges assessed by the"county"against a property owner for connection to public .facilities"owned h.,the by the depwtmeRt,OF that pePSE)R's ageRt eF tenant and shall Include anyeRe whe has put seFY4Ge in his/heF E)WR Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 60 of 128 PFE)peses OF intends to develop any paFGel of Feal PFE)PeFtY WheFein theFe is located F)r iq to be located any budding the ed. fac*I:t "Duple)44iplex"Fneans a two family,eF thFee family dwelling eensisting ef a detached h'--*IdiRg GeRtaining and/E)F used te helme Rat FROFP thaR thFee families"ving independently ef each ether and including all necessaFy "Easement"Fneans a legally binding agreement entitling the"ceunty"to CORStFUCt,Fepak and/er cennect fer the purpese of mutual"wastewater"dischaFge,te censtruct sewer facilkies en property ewned by ene"E)wneF" or the ether nr hnth-. cede shall be as set ferth iR this seetien.Terms not specifically defined heFein shall be RS dPfORPF]on the latest r AmeFieaA Se6ety ef GOY4 EngimeeFs, En t Cede "Governmenta'entity"Fneans the erganizatien eF agency thFeugh which a separate and Wependent FAURkip,I "Grease"Fneans fat eils,waxes and ether related censtituents feund on wastewater. "GFiREIE?F PUMP"meaRS the pump,wet well,a!aFm,panel,valve vault,and aPPUFteRaRGeS 196ated E)R pFiVate Wasen Ceunty beaFd ef cemmissieneFs"Fneans these duly elected indivWuals sewing as the legislative bedy walls,fleers and/eF ceilings and ineluding all neeessaFy he--'qphnld fl-lR4iARq nf each sueh family. "Mutual Fnaontenance affeement and easement"means a legally binding agreement between twe er meFe Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 61 of 128 "Natural eutlet"means any outlet into a"wateFeEIUFse,"pend,ditch,lake OF ether bedy ef surface er gFeuRd ,• FepaiFs,alteratiens,discennectiens,caps,eF any ether sewer censtructien eF repaiF sfipulated On this cede. rpepivpq miaqtp frnm other dFaiRage pipes inside the walls of a gtruirturp and renveys it to a"building sewer."The "Premises"Fneans a centinueus tract of land,building or greup ef adjacent buildings under a%Rgle stubs,"GenStFUcted witWn the liFnitS ef pFivately awned pFepeFty,including but net limited to eellectien lines, and lecated within a public Fight ef way eF perpetual"easement"ewned by Masen Caunty,shall be epeFated and "PFepeF'y ShFedded gaFbage"Fneans gaFbage which has been ShFedded te such degree that all paFticles wd! Tuhlmr qpmipr facoloties"Fneans any"Sanitary seweF"censtFueted within a public right ef way,peFpetual .easement"dedicated te the"ceunty,"eF en preperty owned by the"ceunty,"including but net limited to,water rpriamatonn facilities,StFUGWFeS,Gellectien lines,tFUnl(seweFS,inteFeepter seWeFS,lateral sewers,side seweF tees, "eeunty.""Building seweFs"and"side-qe%ver stubs"aq defined herein,aFe not"pulake sewer faGilities"and aFe leases any heuse,building eF stFuctwe;er ene eF rAeFe units in a subdMsien eF multiple heusing prejects,fFeFn a ElevelepeF as heFeiR defined that has been adequately and Fe"ably tFeated,so that as a Fesult ef that treatment,k is suitable feF a beneficial use WaShmRgtE)"ChAmpr"FnpaRq the lawful and legal ewneF Of a let eF paFeel ef land(delineated by pareel nuFnbeF)undeF Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 62 of 128 "Residential equivalent unit(R.E.)"Fneans(!)Any Fesidential AF AAAFPSOPIL-Atial I IAP YiWeh him hpeq4 demand frem a single family dwelling;(2)That sewice unit which,f9F purpeses ef sewerage service measurement, ef suspended selids(SS). including,but not limked te,prWate heuses;each unit of a duplex,tFiplex,feurplex,apai=tment building, and maintain r epeFate, gemder F..r:I't q In ed.. y. "SanitaFY FRPRRq the "Septic tank"Fneans a settling tank on Which settled sludge is centact with the"wastewateF" "Ser0ce aFea"Fneans that area eligible for seweF service eF extensien of sewer seFvmce as defined by the PleFth Bay Case IRIPt fRFility plan and as it Fnay be amended fFeFn time to time.in geneFal,the smice Village,Sherweed GFeel(Read,SheFWeed Read,and Grapeview Leep Read Up tE)GileS Gave. the grinder pump unit te the valve bex and cellectien system. "Sewer facility plan"Fneans a plan that ideRtifies the system ef seweFage fadlitieS FeqUiFed te convey and plan"shall Onclude lecatmen and desumptien ef dispesal facilities,tFUnl(and intercepteF sewers,purnping and the plan. lecated On public rights ef way eF"easements"conveyed te the"county,"er(2)the censtFuctign,upgrading, exceeding a length ef few hundFed feet,er(3)"seweF line extensiens"lecated en prWate preperty shall be epeFated and maintained by the"ewneF"iRCluding the"side sem-Fer qw-b"as defined herein.Gravity"building geM.PeF""RP9 nveF f9'-'F h'-'RdFPd feet iR length seFViRg ORe"single family dwel"ng"aFe exempt frem thig defiRiVAR edge ef a peFpetual"easement"ef a ff9peFty being seFved.The 'sWe seweF stub"feF gFaVity seFyiee shall be Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 63 of 128 '9ngle faF4v dwelling"Fneams a bbii4ng designed amd,IeF used te heuse a single family and shall inel We "SteFFn dFain"Fneans these drainage popes which aFe designated to carry surface miater wineff and etheF SUGh to semething having location on the greund,and shall On include but not be limited Fnebile r r r Fneq and hn---...t ail.... but.Mall r r,"Jile F...ppq and. walls.4... which, ubstantiall,ch-...ged cL......ical or I.i..nl.... meal.. alk r "UPC"M ;I'R*f.....Plumbing 1'eEL "Utoky local impmvement distFict(ULID)"means a special distFkt(geOgFaphmC aFea)established by the treat dernestic and remmercial miastes,and dispese of the"effluent"and viaste by pFeducts including"public"and faGilit "Wastewater treatment plant"Fneans the arrangements ef devices and structures used f9F treating the rg"ected by the"e9untVL.-' ....di..g t the s n dartiq.dplineatp d under RGW 90.46(Reelni..e d\4 ate F) (Res 'IAA 00 A.t II 1009) Avtlnle III A.J.v.i.-i.-+.-Mfi..N develepment.This depaFtFnent has the respensibility far the r utility faeilities at NeFth Bay Case inlet aR d is ewned by Mayen!'eunt., Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 64 of 128 (Res 144 99 Art.III §3.91,1999- 13 22 040-Dire-der—n s.ensibirtiesand li.r.it-,tianc- dorecter shall alse be guided by CUFrent applicable state and fedeFal laws and Fegulations. (Res 144 99 Art III §J 02 1999) 12 94 050 IRtnrdepartment-.I c -.tiers and-. ntr (Res 144 99 AA III §3.99 1(99) 1] 74 060 A.itheFity to G nstru Gt and o Fat.. seweFage system,including cellection systems and wateF Feciamatien facilities,feF the collectien,tFeatfflent,and (Res 144 00 A.t III §J 04 1999) er dewelepeF. cede, peFFAitRd PaY all ed fees and 6haFges (Res 144 99 Art III §J 05 1999) 1 Q 94!14l1 A.theFL.-.tion of i eeti n of existing seweFS and-. art.,.anrces (a) FeF the publie qp%AA-r farilitieg nf NeFth Bay Case inlet,the diFeeteF shall be authnri7pd to enter upen (b) in the event that entry is refused,necessary steps shall be talken to make applicatien feF a search warrant te Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 65 of 128 be se altered,Fepaired er Fecenstrueted at the owneF's expense,so as to make them eenferm to the FequiFements of the lamis and resolutions within a Feasenable time limit established by the diFeCtOF fFE)Fn the Wen4meatmen and shall earFy such identificatien at all times when engaged upen the duties ef his/heF pesitien and pFeduce and exhibit the same upen request, (Res 'IAA 99 A.t III §3 06 1999) 1-3-2-8--090 Utility IoEal impr"vvemF-Rt dlStroct—rgt2hIIchrnant assessments te pay 08 Whale,eF Pak,the East ef any (Res 'IAA 99 AFt III L]n7 1999) The eounty shall by separate FeselUti9R9 er nrd*RRRGP9 PFeate the necessaFy seweF utility funds te pFepeF'y develepment,CeRWUCtiOR,eperatien,maintenance and repair ef the NeFth Bay Case inlet(Masen County)seweF (Res 144 99 A.t III ;J no 1(99) Articde 114 Ra-gUked We 4 D.lblic Sonitm.py Sewer-age System 1 2 74 11l1 G aner,matters pertainingte the celleetien,treatment and dispesal ef sewage and waqtp%Ai;;tpp for the Nerth Bay Case inlet seFVice area undeFthejurisdictien ef the ceunty shall be subject te this sectien and all ef the etheF sectiens 1 R.2R.320 Trp2tmpnt of%mag pwater r e.l eF etheF polluted wateFs,except wheFe suitable tFeatment has been pFevided iA aCCeFdance with state and fedeFal (Res 144 00 Art I\/ L A 02 1999) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 66 of 128 1 28 130 Dre...e.rty r ed to e. a ct to publie. (a) Within the area UREJeF the jurisdietieR efthe GOURty,by pF9ViSiGRS efthis eede,aRy siRgle family dwelling, Case inlet Ew ARdeFSeR Lake eF w0thin twe hundFed feet of the sanitary seweF line te be censtFucted by the EeuRty and abuts the EbistemeF'S ffewkps 9hRII GRRRPGt tO the saRitaFy SeWeF system.These siRgle family system.New duplex,tFiplex,multifamily dwellings eF eefflmpreial facilitieg leeated beyend the tv�p hundred feet limit may be allewed te rennect to the sanitaFy sewer system.Such deteFminaVen shall be made by the (b) New buildings en residential lets reqUiFing sewer sewice shall be connected te the cellectien system at the the elle develepment fer a permit te elatain sanftary sewage service whole such vehicle is en a platted Fesidential let, Pie FneFe than ene travel tramleF,camper,eF rneter heme Fnay be lecated en a platted lot during any peFied. 1] 94 1 Aft Required use public seweF system immediately and at theiF ewn e*pense and pay all fees/capital charges to the ceunty. (Res 144 oo Art.Iv u n nn 1999) A rtiele 1/ Ga r.otr c-tii.v 4 f.rnitGFy fewer fVstems 12 74 150 Design eriteria and c nrtr,.ertinn ct;inclardr dorpetOF (Res.'Inn 99 A.t \/ §5.01,1999) J222.160 rnnne titian to public r A"cennectiens to the public sewers ef the ceunty shall be Fnade On a permanent aAd SanitaFY Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 67 of 128 12 74 '17f1 Repairs to c ectinn eanneefien te a publie seweF shall be Fnade withiR thiFty days afteF the date of mailing eF penanal seFvice ef a (Res 'IAA 99 Ar+ \/ f.C 03 1999) 12 'f4 14f1!'..n RpctinR rt-....A-.r.Ar (a) GFavitySe,v;Ee Cenneeiens. and test by the diFecteF te Fneet all requkements of the code. (2) The building seweF Shall e9Af9FM W all eewnty and state building e9des aAd�E)F with the FRAM IfAVt'FPF'-q Fecemmended pFactices,whichever is FneFe FestFictive.New seweF pipe and fittings at a minknum shall shall be a tee,fumished by the ewneF.Immediately after installatien of the tee,an expandable watertight plug shall be installed OR the tep hFRRGh connected to the publie seweF.such plug shall Femain on place during censtFuctien and testing ef the building seweF,After the plug has Shall the diaFRPtPF hP IPSS thaR fAl-'F invhes.The slepe 9f Said feUF mHeh pipe shall net be 1pqs than ARP quaFter inch peF feet,unless appFE)ved by the diFeCtOF.In ne case shall the s!E)pe Of fOUF inGh pipe be top ef seMee pipe at all times, Changes on dkeetien ghall hp made qnly with ebiwed pipe Pq gFeateF than 49Fty fik,e deffee bends."All pipe shall be laid en a feur inch gFanular base ef a three quaFter FninUS +6crereofr^^• , gravel, bageMPRt f'90F.IR all bUWEIiRgS iR which any buHdiRg drain is too lew to peFFRit gFav4y flew to public seweF, b "Fling s,.weF (5) All excavatien FequiFed fer the installation ef a buHding sewer shall be epen tFench wgFl(unless (6) AN joints and,^.,.,.moo.+i ..s ghat.be gaslight-.,.,I wateFtight. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 68 of 128 the direCteF,the owneF shall make the final eenneetion to the budding drain,unless etheFwmse wmiprg befnrp GRRRPGtiOR iq made te the bu"&g drain.All wateF plugs and etheF facilit.es fOF making the test shall be NFniShed by the applicant.Minimum head ever the tep of the pope shall be twe feet (8) Any structuFe having a plumbing eutlet that seFyes fixtures with fleed level rims lecated belew the elevatqen efthe next upstream manhole cE)veF shall install an appFE)Ved haekvdatpr valve, (2) SeFV'ee lateral piping attached te the gFiRdeF PUFRP unit and extending te the valve vault ghall he nRe . . A SDR ef eleven.The HDPE pope shall be installed On a centinueus length fFE)Fn the grMeF (3) All gFinder pump installations shall FequiFe a valve vault lecated apffOxknately at the CeUnty eF State Fight ef way.The valve vault shall PARfAFM tA Masen Geunty standaFdg fAF PithpF RAR traffie Ar H PC) Each valve vault shall centan at a Fninknum a PVC ba'!shut A valve and alse a PVC check valve at ether material.Hall be rated fee ene L.u...Fed fifty-p4. (5) The applicant feF the building peffnk shall netify the diFecteF when the gFindeF purnp installatien*5 alarm"ght by everfilling the wet well.After final appFeVal and testing ef the gFindeF pUFAp,by the HDPE seFV.ce lateFal te the pulake sewer system.Beth ef these cennectiens shall be appFeved by Masen 'Ones and a FnmnmFnuFn vertical separatien ef 6ghteen inches between the bettwn 9f the wateF'one and between the rrnviR of sevieF and the bett..m of the .Ii.... (3) Where a p9table water well exists,the grinder puFnp and seryke lateral piping shall be lecated gutside ef a fifty feet railmug from*hp mdpll.If the gerviep lateFal piping cannet he IAPRtPil 9fth*S Fadius, the seWice lateFal piping shall be encased w4h a twe inch HDPE piping,SDR eleven,within the fifty feet Farlmus, Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 69 of 128 of existing s n+:.,+-.n Ls (b) Any e)6sting septie taRk utilized f9F an emeFgeney eveFfleW f9F a gFiAdeF pump unit shall be pumped by a licensed septic tank hauleF.All tanks whese access opening is greateF than eighteen inches belew the surfaee extensien Fings grouted te became wateFtight.Medificatiens,and connections te the e)dsting septic tank shall be i.. ted by t4...GG IRt.,F.r wateFtightRess pFiE)F ..bacldilli.... 12 74 200 Information from the Gaunt..- elevatmen of the seweF wye,tee eF stub at the paint of cennection and,On the case E)f ReW CORStFUCVeR,feF app"cant fE)F perFn.t shall be respensib e fOF deterpnWng the available grade between plumbing outlet and seweF prevWed to the ceupAy, 12 74 710 rests of bu i 1d:ng r r 1:nn.,..+n ns:nn L...ri;e by n cleaning,Fepair and/gr addition te or of the building seweF Shall be baFne by the qwneF effective januaFy 1, segments ef the seweF and including but not limited te side seweF stub,seweF tee,seweF wye,and a'!etheF eF ef the builAng seweF shall be beFne by the qwner effective januaFy 1,2002.This respensibility includes 0 ncluding but net limited te side seweF stubs,seweF tee,seweF wye,gFindeF pump,SeFvice lateFal,valve vault,and all ether seweF appuFtenances.Upon installatien and testing efthe gFiRdeF pump,the maintenance efthe grinder pump,seFvice lateFal,and valve vault shall be the respensblity efthe county. 1] 74 220 AA..+..-.1 maintengnce a nt and easement. seFved by a single building sewer,wNtten authgFizatien te de se must be ebtained fFeFn the diFecteF afteF the E)WReFS Of SUGh PFE)peFties have eRteFPd iRtO R Mutual'-,;e affeement.This deeumeRt aSS61FOR9 that all PFOpeFties invglved shall have perpetual mutual easements f9F the building sewer,and haYiAg ffeViSienS fE)F FnUtUal Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 70 of 128 the appreval ef the building sewer. (Res 'IAA 99 A.-t \/ f.C 08 1999) 13 74 San Pe-.re of old1..�:1•A:..•.Old building seweFs,may be used only when they aFe found,on examination and test by the Elkeeter,to his/heF agent shall demenstFate te,the diFecter that ne cennectien te such building sewer line exists wNch cenveys (Res 'IAA 99 AA.\/ §5.99 1999) 9 a 74 7An Prete.rtien nF ema.•nt:nnr nn.l rerterat:nn of publiG n arty• baKicades and lightS on aCCOFdance with state and county requirements so as te protect the public frem hazard. Read �FEF (Res 'IAA 99 A.h \/ f.C 1!1 1999) �a 74 7Cn/'..rr....er•.:nl. n.-t..r_/'....tr•.I... ..1...1.. MPRq'-'FPMPRt Of the%A.OR9*Pq.Suish manhole,wheR FeqUiFed,shall be fully aceessible,safely lecated,and county standaFd sanitaFy seweF spedficatiens and standaFd plans.The manhole shall be installed by the ewneF at (Res 144 DO Art \/ f.C 11 1090) 1 a 74 7Gn/`..w.w.nrn:nl..nctec_f_renre tranr Plumbing Code.Such grease trap,when Fequired,shall be fully accessible,safely lecated,constructed and 1 a 74 77n Pretreatment of ce..•a•.e (a) When,at any time,it becemes necessary er desirable te discharge into the Nerth Bay Case Inlet sewe system any FnatteF frem any existing eF pFepased facility which dees net conferm tA the 4andards as Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 71 of 128 d (b) Such pFetFeatmeRt Shall include gFease tFaps,chwMcal OF biechemical plants,sedimeRtatien chaFnbeFS and all;---rh dp%dres and equipment shali be subject to the appFeval ef the&eeteF and the Washington State er approval issued by the diFecteF,the Washingten State Department ef Ecelegy and ether ap. gevernmental agencies.(Any such device etheF than a grease trap requires appFeVal fFeFn ethep gevernmental entities.)Such devices and equipment shall be previded with all necessaFy featuFes ef WnStFUGtiOn peFFnit inspeeVen of opeFatmens and testing ef FnateFials passing through E)theF governmental designed;the ewner and/or the ewner's engineer will assume this liabilky. law.PIE)censtFuctien ef preliminary treatment facilities shall be commenced unto!such appFevals aFe Any expenses iRGUFFed by the ee6inty On Feviewing such plans,specificatieng and shall be granted. pFetFeatment facilities shall cenfeFFA te the pFevismen eutlined On the MOSt CUFFeRt FeqUiFements ef this code. (Res 144 00 AN \/ §C 1] 1999) 4 rt:r-le V.I. Psnm:tc NA"RauthpFi7pEi PeFSE)R shall 6IRGOVeF,Make any GE)RReGtieRS with er epeRiRg iRtE),use,alteF eF distwb any public sewer eF appurtenance theFeef er censtruct any sewer dispesal system witheut first ebtaining a written peFFnit frern the depaFtment OF etheF Fespensible agency.This aFticle ceveFs both permits fer gravity sewer (Res 144 99 Art \/I §L 0 1999) 12 74 290—R"ml JiRg SeWeF PeFR;itg TheFe shall be tmim classes ef building sewer permits:(a)for FeWential,single family seFvice;and(b)feF - --idPRtiRlqPFVice.in either case,the ewneF er his agent shall make appliGRflOR OR a ferm fi irnished by MaSeR eitheF FequiFeEl eF electing te make a cennectien te a public qpmipr ar make R ME)ElifiGatiE)R,Fepa'F,Ellseennectien, ceunty at the time the application is filed.Upen acquisition ef the building peRnit and payment ef the F:nnnpF#iAR Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:42[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 72 of 128 1-3.29-200 SennreF peRnit—TeFm imd Feecanceled by the ewneF,the full peFrnit fee shall be feFfeited, (Res 144 99 Art \/I §G 03 1999) develepment, cennectien with er opening inte any public seweF etheF than threugh the RE)FFn@l OpeRing ef a wye,tee (3) A permit which allthOFmzes building seweF weFl(may be issued te the ewneF of the pFE)peFty.FOF the county, 6haFges and fees have been paid by the ewneF 9F develepeF. EPSGFPtiAA ref the.d:...GtAF aerprg4ble to the d4rpetnF. (Res 144 nn Art.\/I §G nn 1999) 9 74 49n i'1..,Rged.. R di%iGRS—lRGF ;ISPd. aste...ateF ilOWS Qnll cc (a) The ceunty shall have the Fight te GhaFge an ewneF ef a paFeel ef pFepeFty alFeady permitted and cennected (1) WastewateF flews dispesed ef*ntn the sn"prtomn system have increased abeve the amaynt feF which (2)BOD anTeS.`S a e Fc eund tee be gFeate than 282 Fn•/and 282rrg/l FespeetiyelI. and (3) Grease gFeateF than 100 FR /I Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 73 of 128 (Res 144 99 Art \/I §6.05 1999- Avt:.-►e 1411 /'b.aFgef 1 a.22.a r%rhpd..l....f feet The schedule of fees cove Fong Fn a nth ly seFVice charges,cenneEtiOnS fees,and perm it fees fer the s ewe rage system at NeFth Bay Case inlet shall be EeveFed by Feseli-ition and;hall be attaEhed and by FefeFenEe Fnade part m�vPc.T• .Ft:c_►e 1/14 ►►„► yj, f„►►►.-e q D„►.1:c-an-d Prima NO c-an itar.,c.,wLg-f.,.-tems 12 28 2nn i1..-.st.mint...disposal facilities. (Res 144 00 Art VI II §8.0 1999) 12 74 2C►1 11nlawful deposit of waste (a) it is unlawful fer any peFSen W place,depeSit OF peFFnit te be deposited iR aR Un@PpFeved and unacceptable manner iR*n the eeunty sanitaFy seweF system any human e)(Uement,gaFlaage,hazaFdeus wastes,and/eF (b) Unlawful waste,undeF n9 EOnditiens,shall be diseharged inte eF be plaeed wheFe it Fnight find its way Encludes gasoline,fuel eP,texins,flammable eF explesive liquids. mateFia'S,eF Wastes on quantRies er cencentFatmen that wd'cause ceFresive damage eF hazard to stFuctwes, I....,...t1.aR 5.0O gFeateF than In n (Res 144 99 A.t VIII f.4 n7 1999) 12 74 2Gf1 Unlawful disGh-.ree of sterm and ether yiaters into s Feef Funaff,or subsufface dFainage inte the sanitary seweF system.Reef-,feundatien,areaway,paFidng let, Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 74 of 128 (o,... 144 99 Art.a vu1 u a na 10001 12 74 27n 1 i-Mit2tienS eN dir Gha.en laGations public sewer system etheFthan thFeugh an appFeved building seweF witheut the Witten autheFk!atien efthe and fees and has Fnet any ether conditions reqUiFed by this administrative code and the dkeeter, (Res 144 99 Art VIII §8.04 1999) 12 74 24n Liability f9F damage. .J....-..t..eRt.--..sed ti.,-.......Ra WthE)Fiied use .aFelessness...RegleEt L..,the GU StE)FR F (Res 144 oo A.« VIII §o 05 1999) 12 74 2un 1 L.1-....ful damage to Sevier f-..dliti..-; GF tamper with aRY StFUGt6lFe,aPPUFteRaRee E)F piece of equipmeRt WhiGh OS PaFt afthe GE)URtY sewer facilities by (Res 144 00 A.t VIII §8.06 1(99) 1328.400 Ilis Gha.ve of septiG tank c n*entc (a) It i5 URIaWfUl feF anyene to&EhaFge the Eentents ef aRy septic tank,chemical t9ilet,er sewage helding tank sewage helding tanks may be discharged inte public sewer systems,and the manner on which such centents shall be diseharged inte the caunty sewer system. (c) Pie matter prehibited frem seweFs by this code shall be pwnkted t9 be dischaFged undeF this sectiqn. (Res 144 00 AN VIII §9.07 1999) 12 74 A1n Failure to r ert e FepaiF buildiRg Fsetheds available to the diFeCteF te make such c9nnectiens eF Fep@OFS @S pFeseFibed in this cede,the c9unty Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 75 of 128 (1) Netifies the ewner that the cennectiens eF repaiFs are delinquent pursuant te the prevismens ef this code and infeFFns such ewner that the ceunty intends to make such cennectiens eF repairs and cede 4ling a lien upon the pFepeFty as pFevided feF in Tifle 36,ChapteF 94,Revised Cede ef Washingten *he amnuint ef such unpaid East plus inteFest and plus any applieable penalties. (Res 144 00 A.t VIII §8.08 1999) 112412.420 I lnl-....F..1 ..ct:..nA;t......lkt..rhaAees of n..LJie use,alteFatien,etc.,shall be subject te the previsiens set feFth on this cede. (Res 'IAA 99 A.t VIII f.O n9 1999) 12 74 A20 Disconnection of building sewer given by the ewneF eF hiS CORtFaCteF tO the public seweFs ef the ceunty including,but net limited te,the etherwise pmtectecl t the satisfactionof the did (Res 'IAA 99 Art.VIII f.O 10 1999) 13r.22 440-smil.ring sew@FfeF eaGh building—Ementi..ns. te a single building seweF is appreved On writing by the diFecter pFieF te the censtructien efsuch building seweF. (Res 144 99 AFt VIII A O 11 1O99) 9 2 74 A F.0 NetOcze of.de Laden Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 76 of 128 make all neeesSaFy GeFFeetiens. (Res 144 nn Art IV §A 0 1(99) 12744159 Appeal P accerdance with title 15,develepment code,undeF section 15.10.010,"appeal mf determinatmens RRd derigiRRO of the Mason County Cede.The RFRR'-'Rt of the filing fee feF an appeal shall be the RR;R"Rt ghE)WR heaFiRg examineF khdth 9Rid RFRR'-'Rt being payable at the tkne ef filiRg ef the appeal.The vielatk)R Rptiee Will REA heaFings examineF is final and ne appeal may be taken therefrem except as pFevided by law. (Res 144 99 A.h IV §9 02 1999) (Res PI.. GG 14 att. A 11 18 2014) 1222.470 riyil liability to r nr.. Any peFSOR eF cefflMeKial entity whe shall vielate any pFevismen efthis cede shall be liable te the ceunty feF any peRalty OFfinei plus the expense,less,damage,East ef inspection eF eest ofGarrectioR*RG---rFed by the county cernmercial entity I . damage,expense,East ef inspectien eF cest ef cerrectien. 12 74 A4l1 CGRtin..n.J• nlRtinn—Pe Ra IF.. netice of vielafien eF on the hearing eFder en appeal,shall in addifien te the iterns ef expense pFevided in this cede, bpenmp 14ahIp tn the eeunty fer a penalty in the aFneunt ef ten peFeent of sueh expense items,tagetheF With (Res 144 99 A.h IV §9 04 1999) 12 74 AUl1 nnlin..��nnt..ha Fgnc MAPR qP%AiPF rhaFges aFe net paid within sixty days afteF the date ef billing er by the date ef the next billing, aceFue.J' •1 (Res 144 99 A.h IV §O 05 1999) 12 74 500 Lien Fn.delinquent.,ha Fges within sixty days afteF the same is boiled by the ceunty,the unpaid balance plus inteFest at eight peFeent peF Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 77 of 128 !menagainstthe pFepeFty inerda..e... Ah or\Ai oc nn 15n (Res 'Inn nn Art.IV §n nC lnnn) 1 2 74 510 1 ie,n attachment tome the!wen shall attach. (Res 'Inn 99 Art.IX,f.9 n7 1999) 1 2 74 OO 1 ipn intprp.;t (Res 'Inn nn Art.IV §n nQ lnnn) 12 'f4 C2l1 1 i..r.fnrpricar..re. UpeR the expiFatien of sixty days after the R#RPhMPRt ef the lien heFeiR,the Geunty may bring suit in pFeMed by statute,the CeWt Fnay allew the cGUnty Feasenable cests and atteffley fees.The lien shall be (Res 144 nn AFh IV f.n nn lnnn) 12 1t4 CA/1 Criminal penalty. Any peFsen er cemmercial entity whe wWfully vielates any ef the teFFAS eF cenditiens ef this cede shall be guilty ef a FnisdemeaneF,and en cenvictien theFeef-,shall be subject te a fine nf nAl:morp than fivp hundred dAllar; OF by imprisenmeRt iR the M@qAR COUnty jail Rat te exceed RiRety days E)F both fine and imPF'soRFReRt Eaeh separate ff (Res 144 nn Arh IV §n 1n lnnn) Ghapte F 12 '70 NORTH QANEXACC INLET SANITARY SPA/CD CVS:rrmm k c. 1-2.2-90N radp;ttaFy seweC sefihGe-1 seF eh.,Fges an.l ectie.n fees appkaAt Shall apply f9F a seweF EGAReetmeR peFFAit(blue GaFd)and Shall pay W the EGURty a peFFAi*fee aA qLA fAFth this sectien tegetheF with connection chaFges and/OF etheF applicable chaFges(inGlUding gFindeF purnp chaFges), Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 78 of 128 eharges shall be Fefundpd (a) Menthly user charges. ( ) Duple)($133.40 (E) ` 9" (€) Multifamily. p aeh u it$66 7n ♦bl^; Regi deRtial Q-igt .Type _I AID/C7�1 n,Afelling Unit(includes each u €aE4 4pw —Rd84 Each dwel"ng m A.-7 /n\ AG Q+64 tGn M QWR/n.d.d't' al DwelliRg I I..'t(adja Eent te siRgle F+...4, C-ph ad d't' al dW 6%0 1 9EE P-6-t#fdlt he R9�L-t�ekh iR the fellewing table(the basie menthly seweF 6haFge shall be seventy SOM dAllAFq 2006 p nth p residential equivalent ID C\ and eighty six Bella Fs in 2007\ UR# R.-.� 4� '-—-- -- Formatted:Centered ntL.L.seweF Fate. (b)G,..necti veeS rued.. StRICtUFe is connected to the ceunty seweF systern.Pie sewer permit shall be 055ued pFiE)F te the been paW On full.The rennertieR fees shall be aCCE)FEling to the fellewing schedule and shall *neFease by fiVP hl'R dFP d GIRIIRF9 staFting Ian ary i st of..a..h yeaF a fteF 20Ql Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 79 of 128 (A) SiRgle family dwelling(inelmeles each unit in a rendeminium)$9,583.00 system,whetheF it be gravity eF gFindeF pump canneetien,shall be beFRe by the owner,includiRg by Masan County.The pngt te.the n4.,..e..shall be that paid by the..aunt., I....I��.Iir,rt ta.. n..,..e... PUMP. faG*k*pq.The... R F.....I.RII be that e.♦al.lishe d Fe..the. R oted..L.......RRd ghall be adjusted Fe..aRY e...StS i..,..I..e d by the GE)U.t.. tabligl....l far the Fespeetive ♦e..l i.. uL seetie.n(b)(1)1n1..f tWs s [e..IaFge.. cemrneFdal the cenneefien assessment shall be based.. the d. StNb tie...of .ide.e.tial a ...le...t e.t faith iR the t..l.l..i.. ibse.e.tie.e.(a)( )e f this (Re.. AA 96/..8.tl 2006) )TrT..i.—14, 13-29 920 Qilli..g—I seF GhaFges edue Billings shall be mailed pFlOF tG the tenth day of eveFy meRth.SeweF useF charges shall be d6le and payable be fe..e.the.46t da.,9f the ReA ..t L,I..Hillir ...J Fe....,L.iGh GhaF.e.s aFe Made Delinquent chaFge5 and liens shall be as 5et feFth as these de5ffibed iR AFticle 9(EnfeFeement)ef the NeFth Bay/Case inlet sanitarytilit.,admi..ist.ati.,e.G...I.. 13-29.049 Billings—To whom mailed. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 80 of 128 12 19 nCn C..L..rG..ment (Res nn nc(paFt) 2006) C;hapt@F 13,30 ZA MINIM IAA I CVCI C OF SERVICE CAD DCCIr 9—NITIAI DC!'V!'l INIG r lIr `"'mgn4- - Formatted:Centered 12 2n n1n DUrni SP end:n►en+ 2. increase diversien ef recyclables frem single family and rAwiti family residences,and Eendeminiums in Masen County. 3. Make Fecycling easier and Fnere convenient fE)F Fesidents threugh use ef efficient cellection systems; A. Retain lew rn.a Pie.co 99 Exh n 4 n tnnol 12 2n n1n nnL:n:+:nw; FeFthe purpeses efthis GhapteF,eeFtaiR teFFRS,PhFases,and WE)FE15,and them r deFivatives,shall have specific meanings as defined On tWs Sectien.TeFFns,phFases,and weFds used On the singular shall also apply te the pluFal. A. "Autemated Fecycling centaineF or cart,"Fneans a wheeled,plastic receptacle designated for the Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 81 of 128 C. "Gitipg"F;qpang the ritieg and tewns within Masen Geunty that have signed iMeFlEleal agFeeF:Aents with the Q..R..,I Of!'AURt.,CE)F....iSSi.......s t a..I.... ...,I i pleF......t the nAR qAR C0 1..t.,f..li.d Waste Management Plan. unmfmed central where twe eF FneFe spaces or pads are preMed selely feF the plaCeMent Of Fnelaile er f...gelid mimt......11....ti....geryir..aq a..,1 ele and Rat L..,i...lh.dual.Iwelli..g unit 4.4111ti faMily Fesidence"means aRy Fesidential StF6lGtUFe eentaining two eF FneFe dwelling units with whele and net by individual dwelling units.This may m r r "G10F, il-Mg G. "Recyclable FnateFials"eF"Fecyclables"Fneans these sel"d wastes that aFe sepaFated feF Fecycling eF ..d thuiq diverted frnm landfill disposal H. "Recycling Fate"means the percentage rate achieved by dWiding the tetal tannage ef recyclables by the ..f the t..tal t......age of waste d6speqpd added t the t..tal tGRnage of.....,hales r ..I..family j. "Single family resWence"Fneans any residential dwel"ng receNing selid waste and recycling cellectien OnclMdual unit.This Fnay include,but not IiFnAed te,duplexes,Fnebile hOrneS withiR Melak heFneS L. "SeW waste collectien company"Fneans a privately ewned selid waste and recyc"ng transportatien M. "Seurce separatien"Fneans the sepaFatmen ef different I(inds ef selid waste at the place where the waste wiginates. regulates privately ewned s9lid waste cellectien cempanies whe previde cellectien service te the unincerperated aFeas under a r certificate. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 82 of 128 The miR*FAm-,Fn 1pypIr Af qpFlArp far single family FesideRAiAl ei-mrhq*de rollpetion in Maqnn Cam-inty shall include the F,.II,....:..,.. S A. Single StFeam Collection SeFvmcL- Fecyclables te all single family residences that subscribe te autemated CUFbsmde selid waste qpRf Sp Fnay Fequest curbsWe recycling seMce witheut having selid waste seFvice at a rate set by the \/1/-.SI'RgtOR Utilities and TmFaRSpeFtatinR l'........IWoR 3. The cellectien seFvices te the custemeFs shall be an the same day as gaFbage collection,unless a. The l.-.uleF shall:,ent:F.,the lecat:,.....F the area affected;the alternative celled:.... schedule;and the reasens suppeFting the alternative. b. The Ceunty shall censider whether the number ef custmers affeCted is fflinkniZed;that preg FaF,pa Ftin:r.nhiAR iq net..,Jyprg..I.,affe.t..,J.whether tl......:g q''hgtRRt:..l East savings 1. Cellectien companies shall pFevide ene wheeled centaineF ef appFe)(imately ninety six gallens t9 each ef theiF single family custemeFS signed up feF GUFbSwHP GAUGtiFIRM The enntaineFq Shall be sixty f9ur gallen wheeled centaineF feF these custemm whe feel they de not geneFate eneugh or staFe.There will be ne change in menthly seNice fees faF the diffeFence sizes ef Fecycling GARtRiRPFq 3. All..,...t@:..,.FS Shall GE)Rta:.. ,..have atta6he,J :..F..FFAat:,. abGHt the PFE)PeF..Fe Pa Fat:,. Of ,)Gf st:..l eF ...L.Rat:.. Of b8tl. A 9AFAP..thPF altPFRat:.,,. ...Neh normal aging and weather e)(pE)SUFe has made them unreadable. centainer damage er less due te the custemer's negligence shall be at the GuStmer'S expeRSe. ITT Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 83 of 128 where: a. PFivate dFiveways aFe inaccessible er incapable ef withstanding the weight mf sn"prtomn t.--rkq and,.,.II,...ti,...,.F.,.,...clableS,. aFba a,. t be P ..1ded u,..J,..the a ,....I drove On rate tariff fer such situatiens; b. Q....RI'.....f I,...,. steep and/,....,inning,J.i.,,.. ays R.,.gi,J,...t have d4 feint.•in Fneving a large Fecychng centaineF,manually er by vehicle,fFeFn their heuse te the public eeyeRaRts;,OF e. Residents with special needs,such as physical infirmity er physical"FAitatiens,with ne able- and need rpaqnRalalp RGEAFRFR,..J..ti.... / a. A&ve in taNff Fate and/er a walk on taFiff Fate feF these situations wheFe a recycling tFuck e-.....,.,.,.+iate the I,...,.,J.i..,.way and...L.,..,.the,J.i.,,....-...eaR s......,..t+I.,.weight of the tFuck. b. Any,.tl....SO'UtieR mutually� ed t,.by the c�5t^orrmi,..R�ct 4.4.e golid y agte Gollpeti,... r,,,y�r- y--egFe �. eempaRy ,..WAG non;Q occ D. MatpFialq Cnllpctpd.The following Feeyelable FnateFials,at a Fninimum,shall be collected fFeFn single family residences when pr9perly prepared and meeting the material deseNptign as specified. Metal caRq-TiR ceated Steel ERRS and alumiRuim Pans,exeluding aeFOSel SpFay GaAs. beeks;cards;laser pFinted white'edger paper;windewed envelepes;papeF wO adhesive labels; such as cereal and sheebemes;juice bexes;and milk style cartens ef the refrigeFated variety magazines that aFp delivered vvith the newspapeF. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 84 of 128 • wateF, Rd salad El FeSSiRg bottles;and high.IeRSit. .lyethyleRe(uno[ #2)s ch a ...ill. shampee,er laundFy deteFgent bettles;including any bettle with a neek naFrewer than its base. E. Optienal MateFiak.Plething On this chapter shall pFahibit a hauleF fFeFn exceeding the miRFM'-'R; waste,yard waste,scrap Fnetal,glass,or ether types of plastk,er ether FnateFialS iA the fUtUre. matpriak li#with the ha--'erg G. Recycling Cellectien Rates.Cellectien companies shall request the Washington Uti"ties and following elem eRtS OR the to Fiff-S P gPd t the\All ITC- 1. A Fate structure designed te pFE)Ymde custerneFs with adequate Options and incentives te Fe FeGVEI' rr`.r. 3. !^..UPtiRM Fi#eA ghA-Ild iRph„lp ;sePa Fate del:.,,._.,seFYmee fee equal tq AF legs than the Feplacernent cast efthe bons.T-Ws seFViGe Feplacement cast shall not apply te the fiFSt tiFne when the sFnal!eF size is requested by the custemeF. A Ratpq ghn--I,d iRH-,dp h-A...e Rat'!Rl tee to the ha---Iprq'.oq#for the mutually agFeed upon the data repeFtiRg SySteFR FeqUiFed by the County. (Ord Ne co no Exh n o A 2009) Gellection companies shall WeFlE With the County to develop and implement a GOOFElinated public eutFeach A Haulers'eustemeF service responsibilities shall include,bUt.. t be Ii Fnited t 3 A tel,...l.ene hetli..e within their certificated area,which shall be: sewke ..laints including after LOOPS Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 85 of 128 FnateFia'S. FrApassable read cenditiens,OtheF than these occasionally caused by seveFe weatheF situations.4 Vehicle. effeFts,hauleFS shall pFevide the Ceunty with centaineF deliveFy schedules and cellectien schedules shewing wheFe implernentatien will begin by geegraphie areas.Implementatien may be staged. 9 nl... q'ettprq Fna"e d t all hA,g..hnl dq and L.an dni*q far gelf hai-Iprq� ..lyeseFvmce complaint,and i..F.. matie about.dreg eff alternatives and etheF l'a nt.. pFegFams. 6. Trawling exhibit R. PFeSe^t;Ao 5 to GiViEgFeups. 9. StaffiRg ffiemeRtW P .,i.de iRf9FFRatiARto eugtomeFSWith iR (QFd PI.. 68 09 Exh A Q A 2009) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 86 of 128 72 2n 0Cn D..peking F nt.-F...residential. ...lables eeller-tie.. Callpetiori rornpanies shall previde the Ceuntywith regular and aeeu rate Feperts ef data ORAII FP9*deFrtmRl 1. At a Fininknum,annual reports will be pFevided by March 1 the next ca'endar year and sha4 PARtaiR the fl....,i....data,bFel(en E19..,..by each m ..tl.and by .tifieate d -The number ef single family selid waste eallectien custemeFs subSCIFilaing to each level ef garbage III geneFateRecyclables collected peF single family sustanner expFessed as average peunds ef Fecyclables per eustemeF. .Aggregate t......a,a of s..lid waste disposed of F.em single family eu st....ieFs .SUbS...i L.i........St.)........ ...I:..... ate PaFtidpatieR. .S rn maFmes of tons and value of single streammaterials&..I.J 2. Annual repertq ghall 4Rrl---dp aR analysis ef the effeets ef changes in seFV4p.P9 arid;-;Fpaq giRrvP preblems that were encountered and any suggested changes te ineFease effideney and 12 2n nGn Disposal limitations 2n d materials w.-..L..ting...-e feFei;G.s products.A. Sol d waste salleEtOGR eampaRies shall use PFGeessmAg falEilities that have ebtaiRed all applieable laeal,state, arld federal permits.Whenever possbe,lecal businesses shall be given priority and sheuld be used to Q. Recyclable Friatpriak;hall hp marketed feF Wighest pessible use,as noted in the Washingten State Beyerid Waste nlaR ,JLJ waste GhapteF 2 (Ord NE) 68 09 Exh A Q A 2009) Whenever a celleefien sernpany files a proposed tariff revismen fer se"d waste and Fecyclables cellectien ratpq%mith the V.11-ITC,the collection company shall simultaneeusly previde the Ceunty with eepies ef the pFepesed taF4 submitted to the WUT-C and all supperfing materials.Any PFOprmety infernsatmen pFevwded to the County shall he handlpd ag SARf*dPRtiRl to the extent allowed by la%m. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 87 of 128 Management Plan,and minim-Am qprviee level eFdonances. Fates and the effective dates. (Ord nle) cQ no Exh n 4 n 2009) If it iq dpterm'ned that the pFegrams specified in this chapteF aFe net fully implemented after a FPRqARRb'P interval ef VMe tO pFeFnU!gate,implement and expand the pregFaFn countywide,the Masen Geunty Beard ef Ce6lRtY CemrnissieneFs,eF the WtWities and Waste ManageMeRt NFecteF MaY Ratify the WLJTC that the Ceunty will A. Full Implementatien.The pFegFaFns shall be censWeFed fully knpleffiented when the f9lIewing ndit'e 2. The services...:II be n..n:l-b'e to a'!subscribing cult... ers..he desire seryke. cempanies c9liecting Fecyclable materials te retain up te thirty percent efthe revenue paid te the selid waste collection cempanies fer the material-To receive this benefit,the company must submit a plan to the eemmissien waste plan and that demenstrates how the Fevenues will be used te inGFea5e Fecycling.Remaining revenue shall be revenue share tq be reviewed and appreved by the Ceunty staff.Review and acceptance 9f the prepesal will e•I .l e.City and/'eunt.,staff and the Selid Write ndyisery!'....matte e !'hapteF 14 Z11 QCI LAID SANITARY cC\AMR caDVI c e. A. Purpese.The purpose efthis chapteF is te establish a sanitaFy sewage code feF the Rustlew } Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 88 of 128 equRty eemmissiemeFs that seweF systems under its respqRsibility be EE)MtFUEted and maintained+'F+ B. Unifermity.The beard furtheF declares that the primary Fneans ef sewage cellectien and dispesal On the applicable wastewater facilky plan, —. . — I rt,rules and regulatiens geverning the use ef utdities time by the respectiveof Mase..County and the State of Washingt.... G6 Other Applieablp Cndpq.In the event that federal,state eF etheF applicable laws impese a standard AF Fnay adept pursuant te this cede,then the Fnest restrictive standard shall prevail. (Res I.I.. 04 12 C..L. 1 1 10 2012) 12 21 020 DPP* *t*n A-r iIACTA 'M q AFner:ean C..6et..fee Test'ng Mat..Nals of ..,Judien t the peont of u :theut a g,d FsehaFge t wateFS of the state,fee a L.......F..:�I.. " :te d.........AY"FRea RS......eFt.,Fe6e:..:.R OF ha ViRR the peteRt:-.I Of F..,.,.:.,:Rg SaRmta..,Se kem uL.I:e sewer f-.c:I:t b mit theF by the .f.. the to .:.I.. a defined " a means 1)AL.L..eymataem f9F L.:..nL...mkal............demand.The....amot.,ef...,.,..,...used:n+M ....1.....ka,A)d dat:....of ergani..... si3eG*f*ed t*Fne, ..:fie d tempeFatWe,and u..,deF s......:F:.. .(2)A A dAF d+ ...d 014 assessone wastewateF StFength.The test shall be a ..I..t...J aeeg-Fdanee :th the latest edki.n of Standard Methe ds "BumidoRg Fneans that0GAi9A of the"SaAataFYMeFe e.9 F... +I. i3lumb*ng eutlet"te the"oulaiwe sewer farolotopq."The"hum'dong sewer"Oncludong that oeFtien called the"side qPYOPF -.r:k:..G""Bu:l.d:Rg s.....e FS"Shall be ma:..+aine.d I..,the R FE......+..,...neF \A IL.,.Fe 9F:n deF 19..........:+��. eelleetmen system. standaFEl and RuaFaRteed by signature.. .'RFtiQR k t......11let sanitaFy sewage F.......:...di.,i.d..Rl 9WP 9....,.F9 R...d 9FAR I.d:RFR.t...f,.F..e FRR:..g�...J+.�..�....�+ thins sewage to tFU IE,inteFeejAW,^^�rrc/eF f9Fee Fs ai n iigkgel;np;. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 89 of 128 ehaFRes assessed by theagainstOF9peFtYqwneF "CE)mry means-Masen Ceunty,Wa ' Ftv'r. "De41.^_ ..-.g-*hp AAaqnR(;n a ..F tilit ...I. p Fei.eses OF i..ten ds to rl.....lep any pa Feel..F Feal..r......rt.,..,L...rein there it lorat...d nr it to be I....-.t...� '.Dir Fneans the dorecter of the denartment of utilities and waste F-r:l't ..Iex"Fn o family. .. tL Fee family dwelling..ens4sti of detached .. finer..ith Rat thaR tl Fee (Otnl.....r and/eF used to 4..ugP REA mare thRR tL Fee families living independently of each Ether R-Rrl sewer faco'kies'ecated within defined OFnits en provate prelaerty;eF,an aRFeement between twe s feF the of FR al� �discharge.to r facilities or the ether or bath, EauOyalent Residential Units Eol )" of the,,..t..,...gpd...,,.r.,..,..,,.1..me 9f.............Fi....,gg - ---- Formatted:List 2,Indent:Left: 0.33" Fr.....a given pa Fn..l i..t..the r....,..r System in r..latien to the pgti.....tpd flw.,fFeF.......yeFa Re si..,.l.. theanimal, tall.. and etheF..,ante ult:....Fr.....the L.an dli.... 13 ..I.i.... Fevised ��I.Iir-.ti.... "Glesrar..Water and Wastewater CeRtr..l EnRO......ri...." ublirhed i ntl..by the AFneFica C...,:r.....r.,...t C...d.Page fl n(_r..ar..,,.r. r Fat..ilr,waxes ...d ether related GAR9r F..''.d i "GFOnder pump"Fneans the pump,wet well,alarm,Panel,valve vault,and @013UFteR@nces located en vrovate orty fer the OUFpese of ...di..,.and transigeFt4ng the G-..11..�ti....r "Legal....ReF".r...A..r tL............r Of r..r..r.d as SI........ti.,the r,..-,.r.dr..F PAArA..!,.....t..Ir,...�I�.. e ust...«eF") Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 90 of 128 ii .aFd- ..F.........:..:........".....A...tl.......J..I..eleeted:...I:..:.uals......:....a.the I....:.I mot:....M...J.. Jt .......:li.....and f....lUd:....all..........a...1........1 Q'd F......t1.....Of"Nat,wal ..�.ti.....I.F�...tl.. +I.. Fneansany .tl.. ...I .1't..l. I..L..OF..tl....body..F....F.. •. ater- smnRle ..I.:..-.I..... ed.. ceunty prepeFty ..II.a ♦I...ta....-...... ....-..t.......t &t.:..t ..................t ..Fe UI. ....aFd. .... 'eag.... ..FF:.... ....I... paFt., ...I eel tasl(fe Fee t....t.. nel:..:dual fa.«:I.. ..a.+..eFSh:.. F:.... 69FA..a.... a....e:-.t:.... ....:,.t.. 69F09.a+:,... a FetL....,...+:t.. FPrPmYPqY.FaqtP fFAFn etl.eF El.-.:.nng...n:....n:.ne.We the wall...F-..+....t.....aAd............:t to a"M..:I.J:.......weF"The I.ee+as-Fwer�4tF-f�., ., I..."M..:.I.I:.. . .F... the .fa ..F the .:.I.. ,�se:.�"o -. ewneFSh:.....G9AtF9'...:th Fespeet to s e;......,....:r..-....J......,....:M:I:+..F,....a.....,...+tL....,.F,.. ..F the AaWFe..F....II.. IffelgeAmes mn wastewateF 6ha tq the .b'me se fArmlWPq trunk seweFs,lateFal seweFS,pumiq statFens,feFee Fnamns and appurtenances."Side seweF stubs," defined hPFeJR RRd I....atRd. :t L.:..a dL.I:. Nght Elf.. BF peFl3eWal" ownea by 11 Aa.....l'......h. .I.+lFmantamnl 1..... ...1 ..d by tl... be ..d fFee I....deF the Flew. ....I:t:....... -.II.... -.:I:....:.. ..MI:.. .Fac:I:t:... :tl... '�I.... thanenecivarteFeH: ..J:........:e pump stations,force Fnamns,and appurtenances."DuHI:e sewe.Fnn:l:t:.. aFeed and Fnamntam i iEEIUMY." -."o..ov .....c :LJ: ,.• eFS"aAd".:.J,. ..... .....t..ti -EIPA..."@-9 ,..J L.eFei.. .,....A".ubl:....weF faEal:t:..S"a-Rd R-Fe ��� leases any L........ ti.:I..I:........t...t.............e eF F...........:t.t.......L...I:..:.:..........6.It:ple L......:....we:eGt. F...... Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 91 of 128 that hag bReR adequately and Fe'*ab'y treated go that aq a rprult of that tppatmeRt,*t*s sukable fer-"PR46a'uge Muw1 d'.. eF .,I... ..d UIVFeRi5teFed t III FepaF, building s..weF R-R d qWp gpmi..p gtub to public se eFS 1..the gtat..of 1�d5bH�Ybf� FeaSeRab I..F..un d by the dkeCt...t....l ce-..I.....aR d.. the c demand ...m a go Rgl..family d..,..III.....(2)That......:....U Rmt..,l.i..l. f9F pu........s of se\.,.....,.e seF\,i...........���..........t •NG h--'R.I....d..i..L.t........-.II....4 OPF day df_'Dn1 L.-.\,i......waste St.e Rgth of REA.Fpa t...tl..,.,t... ...d Fed....I.t.,two...:IIO ffa...... .liter of❑OD and n tl.R..t ..h u...d.e d....I.ty twe...ill:*nel ........ .. .Iit... uda nrt but net li...ke d t.. ...:\,at..I...uses...aeh unit of a duplex,triplex,feUF..I.... al3a Ft.nent ti��ilair� ..f a legally L.'...A'.. itl'.. the ...d..\ RPYOPF F@9il:t:..9'..rated.. "Sa taFY sewage Fneans I.the same "Sanitaw$eim--rncv rtgttto$c ...J t_ ..II J RS09 tT e I P I.....:....thFe gh the t ..I.aR d ..L.:PI.the G ,.I:.d.a,..I..nr....p.sed L... AWE hArt...:-.I ..li,.il.le fee s..weF s.RAGeWtPRq�RR„F q....,...q.....fP q.d..Fd.....d 1....TL. F..:.I Il_� theD�..tI..........J,J...,..I...........t andtheAll....I I(_'/.al;d The I.AFth 0a.. !`.....I..I..t......t.....-.t,..{-..,:I:t.. ig- mil"FAPARA the q All d:ameteF iAging,wigmeally a and e ..Gh f9F a ...J..... III..4" .6"of ims a gFavwty connection,exte...d'ng fFE)Fn ♦I... thegFwndeF PUMP the VRlVP L.....@R d....11ecti....system .....d:..,.F......the L.4.d:..,.to the call...rti.... hPinR ..Ia edi ..I... ..I eby the ..F.. R-b-le "ViRm cil't ..I-. ..I-. that:.d.. tiF'.. the system of s e facolotmeS FeciUked te convey and treat"sanitary sewage"jn the"eaunty"and has been appreved by the Del3aFtFnent ef EGelegy. plan"shall O clude lecat:....aR d.d...C.i..ti.n of.di......-.I fac"iti... ..I.and and♦ t F..d"ti..s iF a..........iat.. It shall also include iq...li...i......,....,.i.......:..,.t e F,.....:L.:I:t....F aRY fUtW.........,...,..d..t...,.t.....q..,l.i..L.aFe 1....i3ese d as..a.t of the I.,.. TL........Ii...i....... the" .fadlmt\...I-R"nl.nll: O'A..-.II r ablosh smimnRof tl.... F;..ilit:...:.d....ti Fi...d:..tl.....1.... "Sewer"ne extensien"means )the a d'.. ...d/eexteRSOOR of exmStORR .Facil't mes I.. e d OR UblgG ..I.t of way eF e d t the .(2)tl... actin IeRgth of F..--.L.uR d....d feet OF(3)"sewer!one.. II I....-.te d.. iqFjvate Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 92 of 128 ......Fated and...a:..tamne.d by the".........�..♦I...U-0 d............t.h"AS dP-{:.....d 1.eFeO.. ...d F... a I.. ..I.. ..I.seweF te a 3FQiqeFty I:n ,OF e Of a..,......tual"easement"Of a...,......t..be:..,.sepv...J The ,... II.:.J... .EF 9- lb"F.....Fav:t.......,:..,..L all b.. "SnRle fam"y dwe"OnR"means a buiMnR desoRned anOeF used to heuse a sonple fammly and shall include WROtA :t L.:...- ..,d.....:..:..FAq ..h A-U s— ..F th:S.....d.. .....F....... O FI(..,:t L.I....0 bl:...I,htS..F.. 4...meq aR d hn---gp t4leFS but shall.. ...."'.de F....n..g,...d CS)"Fneans ..li.d.that..mtl....Fl..nh the s Fface of .. ""wastewater,"OF ether Ii..u:a. and wh:eh a e la ..I., able by'abe ,Fllt.. "Unigel'uted %A.F;APF al state,er wateF .,Mocha afte use F.. substaRt:all..,.L.a..ged as te,.L..... eal,..L.:,...L......:Gal......Ii e ..lecal i... t.dist.:et/III In11I means special.li.t.int/.........-...I.1e., ea)..tabl:s L....d benef*t*nR F...FA tL...qp I{.,,,;I:tFnpmvepqents{,� ,II..F a13G GR..F the ..F tho ...t.:al Fa.-:lit:,.g t,getL.......:th Gtl..F Ovate FS Wh:Gh FRay:..a.d....AeRtly eRteF tL.......� faEil:t: theaFFangementg dPV4SPq ...d FPq ...d F.. tL. ..11e e d by tl... the s ...daF dq.d..11.. ...d'...d...RGW on nc(ReeI�i......d Fneans 1)a natUFal..r art:F1..1al r1..,.nel F.....assa R....f wat....(2)a.U....1..,..t...�.....F..,mot.... 3)a natUFal st...a.. fed fFeF.........a......♦...Rati-wal 'Relu d'ng FiveFS ..Feel. FUns aR d FWulets There must Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 93 of 128 havong a bed eF banks and usually dmschamng wnte same etheF StFeam OF bed'.,Af I.AiAteF. Formatted:Block 1 A. Adeptien.The WeFds,teFFns and phFases used in this ehapter shall have the same meanings as pFevided in �eGtiAR I.R.M.020 ef this title,eRtklPd"dPARitiAR9"fnF the NeFth Bay Case inlet SaRkaFY SeweF WtiMY Area". T 2. "County Sewer Heek up PFegram"Fneans the county pFograFn where owners of exisfing develeped neceSSaFy tO connect theiF PFOpeFty te the pulake sewer system and diseennect th&septic systems. .,MCC Chapter 13.28 or 1 a a1 4. "ntr,.,.+,.r"... the rl:r..4..r of the department of utilitieg ..rl �-A-Faqte management. -q. "Phase V'Means the geegFaphir AFe;;identified and depicted en FigyFe-D AS Phaqp I FPfeFeneed c,.,.+:,... 6. "R.pqidpntOal Equivalent Unot(R.E.)"as defined On Section 13.29.020 shall be deleted and net apply te fFeFn a gWen paFeel inte the seWeF system On Felatien te the estimated fle%v frorn an average single The gtRRdaFd wateF GORSUFRptif)R 9hRlI MPRR ARP hURdFed fifty five gallons peF day,equivalpRt to qpvpR thousand We hundred sixty feur cubie feet ef water per year. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 94 of 128 that fails te Fneet state standards f9F steFFAwater quality.if any prgymsiens ef this subsectien eqnflict with Section 17.03.030,then the MOSt FestFictive pFavisiens shall apply. shall be made iR a peffnanent and sanitaFy FnanneF in aeeeFdanee with the previsiens ef this GhapteF and enRqtpurtinn nf sanitary seweF systpmq nf the NApth-Any/Case inlet SaRitaFy seweF administFat.en cede,any D. I It:l:t..C.,t....s1.....n.,...e A4eS that aFe ele6t:.... FeEI.d....d tQ G........,.t t..the r,.....t.:S SaAka...,5........ pApAd the s.......F Ma m.,t..and tl....URh the extFeFnes of the 19Feig..t.,L...:....n...netted fee f..+b.. DE. Doscannectien of Septic System eF OtheF On Site Wastewater TFeatment System.All pFepeFty ewneFS that eennect te the public sewer system ghall diqrpRRprt and rJpenmmiqqiAR theiF septiG systeFnS or other gn q0te with all:��IaWS,FUles and regulations. Figure D attached heFete and incerperated heFein by refeFence)that aFe within five hundred feet ef the MaFeh 15,2012.PFE)peFties with stFuwturpg Rat ennRprteel during the initial cennectien peried will he Gennected"gFant,seweF lines will be extended a i eng certain side stFeets On Phase 1 during the fall and Af_2011 2012,whieh means that GeFtaiR PFE)pekieS with e)dsting 64WAUFes that pFeyi9bisly Ratified qRid pFepeFty ewneFs.IR AFdPF fAF A%A.9RPFq of pFepeFty in these areaq to havp adequate time to defined as DecembeF 31,2011 te Ally 31,2012("Get Gennected"cennectien peFied).in eFdeF for these the GFC must be made during the"Get Gennected.'cennectien peried, 2. Case by C;-;qp DpadliRp FxtpRqinnq.Par;trurturpq existing as of DeGeFAbeF 31,2011,based on ease by Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 95 of 128 judgment,iRdmeate that the PF9peFty ewner is making a geed faith effert te Fneet the iRitial GeRneetien FequiFements. (Res I.I.. 04 12 C..I. 1 1 10 2012;Res PI.. 39 17 5 8 20124 B. Authority.The depaFtffleRt Shall GORStFUCt,epeFate and FnaiRtaiR the public SeWLF system facilities seFViGiRg ef aRY public sewer facilky OF aRY PFiVate sewer facility gE)veFRed by the pFevisieR efthis chapteF,pFE)peFty ewners eF their ageRtS whe aFe responsible fer the censtructien shall be requiFed te ebtaiR a building sewer peffnit,as specified On Section 1131.050,and pay all requiFed fees and chaFges. costs f9F repairing all defects. F. inspeGtOr: to enteF upon easement pFemises seFved by any building seweF OF gFindeF pump installatien accemplish the appFepFiate inspection.Regardless of whether a seaFCh WaFFaRt can be Obtained,if the preperty to the ublie .faGmlwt I . nts ef the laws and Feselutiens w4hin a Feasenable time limit established by the directer Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 96 of 128 mdeRtificatien and shall carry such Wentffieatien at all times wheR eRgaged upon the duties ef his/her (Res I.I.. 04 17 Exh 1 1 10 2012) 1 Z 27 QUI Pprn is A. PeFFnits Required-NO I-IRRI-itherized peFseR shall UReE)veF,make aRy GORRectiOR with E)F epeRiRg inte,use, B. Building Sewer Permits.TheFe shall he tv.fn plasses ef building seweF peRnitS!(a)feF single family residential shall make applieRtmAR OR R fAFFn fid-FRished by the county.A building sewer peFFnit shall be reqUiFed ef an�,, seweF.The appreffiate peFfflk fees shall be paW te the ceunty at the time the applicatieR is filed.UpeR C. Building Sewer Permit TeFFn.A building sewer permit is valid for twelve Fnenths frgFn the date ef by the qwneF,the peFFAit fee shall net be Fefunded,but fepfeitpd.In adplitieA,the 8wneF Shall PaY the H*ffprpRr.e betmieen the eriginally paid(;PC;RRFI the CPC iR Pffprt at the time the new building seweF permit fpp iq ahta*RPd D. Building SeWeF PeFMit ReqUiFements.A building sewer peFFnit shall be qlataiRed iR the fella Waste Ma-agement. connection with eF opening inte any public seweF etheF than thFeugh the nE)FFA@l OpeRing ef a wye,tee building spmipr aq clPfiRPH iR SPStif)R I 12R.020M.020 ef this cede,the ewneF may peFfeFFn enly that dedmeated to the county. heek up pFE)gFarn,Nne person shall lay any pope pUFSUaRt te any other persen's er centracteF'S PeRnit. S. A permit shall be issued pFiOF tA GRFRFRPR9PMPRt Of GAR9#1-144AR RRd enly afteF all applicable chaFges Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 97 of 128 d,�teF. 7. The permit caFd must be pasted en the jeb pFier tq cemmencing the wgrl(and must be readHy A. Ln%v Prpqguirp�pvipr lRqta"atinRs in Designated AFeas.The sewer system has been designed feF preperties in system.Beeause efthis design,PFOpeFties in these aFeas aFe FeqUiFed te have a gFiRdeF pump iR ArdPrtt; B. Respensibility fer GFindeF Pumps.The pFevislens in this sectien Shall apply eRly te pFepeFties on designated 1. FeF Single Family Residential StFUCtUFes E)dsting as ef DeeemlaeF 31,2011:The ceunty will be respeR sible te previde the appFepriate grinder pump and maintain it as a part ef the eveFall sySteFn.The GiFG61it,subjeet te the inspectiOn and appFeval ef the eeunty.The ceunty will maintain the pump as part 9�F Fespensible te design,install,and maintain a gFWeF pump that Fneets ceunty standaFds and eF charges te each e)dsting,develeped multifaFMy eF ceFnFneFeial pFepeFty required te install a gFinder pump,9F quich other aR;n,-,Rt determined by the Flirpetnr tm hp the aveFage PUFGhase East ef a gFindeF with a gFindeF pump te allew the c9unty te pFepeFly inspect and(when appkable)Maintain the pUFAp. Structures Existing as of 12/31 2011 New Il......1......eAt Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 98 of 128 Single Family M bi Wfa F4q0ly-e wily Multifamily 9F the County PFepeFty-ewffe 7 iRqtR Whe s f9F tL.,. PFepeFtY eWnef PFeperty awner PFepefty-eN PFepei4y-e Whe pays fer the Preperty eF PFeperty eF the pump.z prpd*t prpdk 1nil.eFna*ntamnsthe ceunty PrepeFty-ewne•F cwnty Preperry owner Whe pays feF the T y ewfleF Eeunty 49peky ewneF PUMP? elm the pump? Formatted:Highlight maintain the gNndeF pump seMng a given pFepeFty,pFevided that:(a)the pFepeFty is on a designated lew agrees that the ceunty shall have ne liability feF business lesses on the event ef pump failure;and(d)the grindeF pump maintenance seFvice frem the county Fnay be chaFged feF the time and mateFialS spent by the ceunty in iai the (Ren No.04 12 C..L. 1 1 19 2912) 1321060 Permit inner CFCs,L:L71 Ir ntL.I.,seweF GhaFge system,the aPPIOGaRt Shall aPPIY fGF a buildiRg seweF peFfflit(blue 6aFd)and Shall Pay te the 69biRty a permit fee tegether with cennectien chaFges and/eF etheF applicable ChaFges(including gFindeF pUmp chaFges),if any,FeqUiFed by this ehapteF.If the peFfflit is net issued,the peffnit fee,gFindeF PUMP a. Pnr single famMy resideRtiRl4pueturpq built after Dpepmher Rl,2011,the building seweF peFFRit 1. At the tkne ef app!cation fE)F a building seweF peffnit,eF Of an applicant seeks te cennect te the sewer 2011,the building seweF peFFnit fee shall be seventy five ..I!aFS n I.... UF of staff time plus ,.I the out of...cket costs The rn*RiFR---Fn fpp is ene hundFed fifty dellars,which must be paid at the tiffle Of appliGatk)R. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 99 of 128 issued.permit is 2. A sewer design review fee shall be charged fer d i— s previded by department sta when an application is submitted fer a IaFge SUbdivisien,sheFt subdivisien,er beURdaFy'one adjustment.The seweF desigR Fpviem.f fee ghall he seventy five dellaFs peF heuF ef staff time plus the application.After the actual amswRt ef the fee 05 determined,the additienal ChaFge MUSt be paid before the uI..di.,isi.n er M..un da..,lire adjustment ...J Goqtq and expenses ineidental tn the ingtallation and GARRPGtFRR to*he sanitaFy sewer system whether pump is p---Frhaqpd from the F:eunty,the East te the AVORPF qhall hp*he actual cests paid by the ceunty ewneF seventy five dellaFS per heur of staff time plus out ef pecket cests.if a purnp whGse costs,including seventy five d011aFS peF heUF feF app"cable empleyee time. as the projected total capital cost of the sewer system at full build out,net ef gFants and preperty E)wne infrastructure paid for by develepeFs and donated te the system),divWed by the numbeF ef ERUs projected capacity is expected te be updated peFiedically OR erdePte Feflect updated e—st and ERLJ gFewth pFejectiens C. Capital Facilities Charge Required.A capital facilities charge shall be paid te the county before any StFUCtLIFe building permk.Ne building peffnit shall be issued until all cap4al facilkies chaFges have been paW in full, except as etheFwise previded in this chapter.The eapital facilities eharge per ERLJ fGF a given parppl ghall he B. Residential ERUs. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 100 of 128 equivalent to seven tL.e USa Rd five I.U...red sixty f9ur cubme feet..{...ester....r yea. 2. Subject te the exceptiens stated OR this sectieR,each fFeestandiRg SiRgle family Fesidential structwe .. ...A.. paFG..I eh S /IeRP ghallr.R'-'Rt ..CDI 1 S. WheFe a legally pewitted heme accupatien takes place withiR a FesideRce,the StFuctwe shall be of the PFi FAaF FeSi.J,...,...fGF the..UFPGSe of dete FFR:..:..g CDI Is 7. Where a SiRgle faFnily StWtWe Of feUF hundFed square feet OF less(exteFier dimenSOORS)is located OR squaFe feet eF less shall be GeURted as a multifamily dwel"Rg URit.Where ceFnMeR OWneFShip and a F. !'...nmp ..I CDI Ir t:..t...es the FlqmRiFR'-'FR ...L..F Af Col Ig�ghall he ARP 011 F,.... rL.leasable t plumbing fixtwes(such as an qffice budding with shared restreems and shared l(kchen facilities),the monomurn n---R;hpr nf ERI-q Oq defined as 0.5 multiplied by the numbeF ef leasable tenant spaees.FeF a multiple tenant ceFnFneFeial structure On which same leasable tenant spaceS have SepaFate plUffibing fixturpq and etheFs rely entiFely en shaFed plumbing fixtwes,the Fninimum number Af FRIA is defined ..u.«L.er of leasable tenant spae.s Fely:..g ent:...ly en shaFed..lUFAWAg F:.,t.Fes Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 101 of 128 alaeut Standard water C8RSUmptien by pFepeFty use.if FiguFe B is updated,the updated versien will be published on the GOURty Web 5ite- space wMiR each sewered structure.Cemmercial leasable tenaRt spaces relyiRg eRtirely 9A shared plumlaiRg fwXt'-'FPq shall he calculated as 0.5 times*he R'-'MheF nf FR.I-'s sheWR iR FiguFe B(belaw) with the t RI fAF the PRtiFP ..dPd Off t theRPRFPqt ARP tpRth of aR[DI 1 ' eRtiFe ..I FR , the .AbP Af F ..td PRt:al Col I Fe"es paFtly eR a well and partly en the wateF system,FneteFed wateF WRSUFnptien sha i 1 be the basis ef used enly feF OFFigati9n wateF,Re ERUs will be aSSOgRed te wateF fFeM that well. expected te Feduce its impact en the sewer system,but theFe has net been eneugh time4a Fnpact that a given pFepesed develgpFnent will have en the seweF system.The tentative ERU censumptien data with the StFUCtLlFe at full eccupancy.if the actual water censumptien iS gFeateF than *he level implied by the tentative ERLJ figuFe,the preperty shall be charged the difference iR bAth Cpc; and menthly sewer chaFges,dating back te the Fngnth when the tentatWe ERU figLiFe was fiFst used, Fngnthly seweF charges,dating back te the Fnenth when the tentative ERU figure was fiFst used,plus 9. Changes On tenancy.if a c9mmercial leasable tenant space becemes vacant,eF its eccupancy changes tA R RPMO tenant,the preperty ewneF shall netify the depaFtFneRt ef the ehaRge within thiFty days ef the acceunt,using Figum B(belew).if the change in tenancy results in a changed ERU feF the acceunt,the chaFges dating to the change in ,Ji4PF,...,...: RtL.I.,seweF ehar es tenancy, F. Rpm B Gemmercial ERUs by Preperty Use(te be used enly when wateF usage data is net available): Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 102 of 128 Type of Use FDI I Assumption ifWate.I e Data:,.Not A.,+:I..I.I,. ' Formatted Table S+...:ee.statmen 1 CDI I.cenvenience ster+(small retail)is addit:e...al 1 CDI I !'L.0 Fch(with leach.n4 1.44 CDI Is r .100 people pe.sta6lFa.at(..,:th s g) 1 CDI I.. .17 seats Re.sta6lFant(tee rt nly4 2[ I IqHate! 100 gallens per day(gpd)peF reem(restaurant er banquet facilities are ceun sepaFatelTl Large effice 2[RIIs Small a ffmce. 1D poetap e.FF:e.e. 500 gpd.. .1,000 squaFe feet Grecery te�Tt Animal Me.a Fero. ]!\gpd r` add S gpd r` all rnm-rmraovrvn� , A/ashingte...Department e f Health,GFite..:a Fe..Se we..We rl(s Design /'Ia F!(Ce linty Washingten,Ce...me Frial CIe...,!RIPAUlat:e... Ale....Ve..le State. Ile..:....Stanch..Fe..\A/a.te....ate..T.+atme..at We..le. not to tenant spaces OF StFUCWFes within a given acceunt. Formatted:Highlight appreval pursuant to Section 17690.070 and located within the Belfair Residential Targeted AFea as d Pfi..e.el:..Se.Et:e...17 90 060(L.)shall be GhaFge.ed aq fnile...ee. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 103 of 128 FPiRgtated at the rate vihiph v.Faq current at the tkne of appikeatk)n less these GhaFges alFeady (e) The reductien On cennection chaFges will sunset with the multi family heusing tax incentive. fell wi..g m ..thl.,seweF ehaF e: The caunty shall Hill the m ..thl..sewer chaF e in the FRaRRPF t feFth in f..PtieR billiRg (Res I.I.. 04 12 C..I. 1 1 10 2012;Ord PI.. 119 19 12 J 1/1191 A. Progmm.Under the ceunty seweF heek up program("pregFaFn"),owners ef existing developed ffepekies in Phase 1 Fnay elect to cantFact with the ceunty te install any side seweF line5 RecessaFy te cennect the pFepeFty to the sewer system,and discennect the septic system.The property ewneF shall be respensible feF the rnqt mf this service.The county shall previde an estimate of the emst befoFe peFfeFFning the service.The B. Financing.The cest ef cennectien sewices under the pregram Fnay be financed ever a ten year peried at feur C. CFC Financing.The Phase 1 prepeFty ewneFs electing te paFtkipate in the pregram Fnay also finance up te ..half Af tl...iF GFC fee up te .. ever a ten year peFied at F..w p D. Menthly gill.The interest and ffincipal en the financed peFUen ef the CFC and the cennectien services will ceunty sewer hE)el(Up pFegFaFn at any time without penalty. 1 Z ]1 090 CD11 updates,capacity ntal..1.-.Fges st.ength rzh-.Fge- A Updating dating[DI I C;ti...;.tpq paFeel wd!be updated en an aRRual basis,and based upen the Fnest rpppRt data available eR wateF 2. if updated wateF consumptien data is not available,WSWFOCal FneteFed water censumptien data shall take p ...d.....,..ever the eqt.rnated[DI Is i as the baq'q of[DI I abqeRt a change On pFopeFty use eF intensity of development,the seurep nf data af the rommpreial FRI I (2)histerieal FneteFed wateeeeasumptio and(3)Section 113.31.060P6�--AB.. given parcel,the pFeperty ewneF shall pay a GFG censisting ef the number ef iweffieRtal ERUS multiplied by the then GUFFent CFC.. .Col I Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 104 of 128 B. Gapaeity Rental GhaFges. than the wateF censumptien deteRnined by the number ef ERI-ls fer which CFCs have been paid,and if Thk..ddki.nal... ..t L.I..chaFgp ghall be pefpFFed t FeRtal..1..Fge" 2. Property ewneFs Fnay at any tkne elect te buy additional ERUs of capacity rights(thus feregeing the eapae be raleulated and applied te the eriginal nuFnbeF ef ERIA of CFCs paid in order tn P.Fpatp an adjusted Fights shal'be defined as the gFeateF ef:(a)the nurnbeF ef ERUs ef capacity Fights afteF applying the adjustment faeteF,eF(b)the R'-'R;heF Af ER.I-q nf CFCs actually paid. the seweF,Fefunds of CFCs Fnay be given only if there have bPeR tePhRiSRI LFFAF9 OR the OFiginal ERLJ G. Adjustments to WateF Censumptien Data. diFeCteF at the preperty owner's ewn expense that FneasuFes iFFigaVen enly use,the OrNgatien water off peak water censumptien fer the FneasuFed peak Fnenth censumptien when calculating the ERUs. 1,2014,enly deduct meters er irrigatien enly FneteFS Will seFve as the basis feF adjusting wateF ..f 3. in Felying en the immediate past year's metered water eensumptien as the basis ef ERLJs fOF a given that end,the EeHAtY MaY e)(4apelate fFGFA Pakial yeaF data GF use histeFiral data vAPH it appeaFs that the Fecerded wateF use data feF the immediate past year is anernaleus eF inceFFect.TW5 extrapelatien or capital imprevements dwing the yeaF that will reduce wateF CORSUMptiOR fOF the UpGeFAiRg yeaF. 1. Based en the pFeperty use,cemmeKial @HeUnts eF mixed use acceunts shall be classified as dernestic stFength eF high stFength,using the estimates in Figure G(belew).Resi&Rtial RPS.R'-'R*q are PqtFFRRtPd to havp bplAA.'PPR eRP hl-'RdFPd seventy five and tWO hUREIFed fifty parts peF FnilliOR(PPFR)Of both Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 105 of 128 .Tff that: FngFe than five hundred red.. Fn fee either BOD er Tff P. After*he department develeps standaFd best management pFactices faF minimizing fats,eils,and stFength sewage shall be chaFged a"stFength chaFge."The StFength chaFge shall censist ef twenty five charge is intended te Fecever the additienal system capacity and eperating cests created by abeve ..f RAD and TSS I Busonesses that gWe satisfactory qngeing evidence ef cempliance with the beSt MaRageffieAt pFaCtiCeS speeified by the utility..,:II be exempt fFeFn the strength charge. the eaunty sampling and lab testing te deteFFnine site speeifie BOD and TSS leadings.The sampling and testing shall be centrelled and executed by the county at the fime deteffnined by the ceunty,at the r.,-,qtnrRpr's East and expense.if the testing shews the sewage fFeFn the qdtp to hp hpin�-A-�the high sewer Wils,unless the department determines on the future that dreumstances have changed en the preperty to warrant gtl eha appeal,6. Upen receipt of a StFength classificatien appeal,the county shall netify the pFoperty qwneF of the Pqt*matpd cost of the appeal.The prepeFty ewneF appealing the stFength Glassificatien shall pay the estimated appeal cost.Upen such payment,the county will conduct the testing and Fnake-a the date of the appeal w"!be Fefunded te the date ef the be applied fee a ed not teepd t .., I.,p M L.Rt - Pigure ft.eRgth GategG).ies L.,PFGpeFt.,Use Type-^o{r-Use BGD PP^T) TSS(ppm-) StFength Categefy igh e 6Ge� iO Car wagl. 29 1-50 ^mot:.. DepaAment Ad ;WGtAFP ;yg 1-so ^vvmrcgcrc Hospital and cenva escent 2-50 4w Damestme H ste! Fnetel. :thewt4:.4ng 919 Sig DRFAP'crc..`t:.- 4i4 a y --W9 "0 W94 kaun&Omat 1&0 1-1-8 Bernes8ie GF9eeFy SWFe with ...I,.,ge ..deF 899 No #ig4 Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 106 of 128 see No Prue -13G 8e 6emestme Defo TCf.Tetal Suspended Snli.l. D........ per...ilWeR High s gtL..CitheF onr\OF TCf>;00 p Source ef BOD and TSS estimates by type ef business: 12 21 WO Q'lling pLiFpeses;however,the ultimate Fespensibility fer paying all seweF chaFges Stoll Fests wO the pFepeFty B. Timing ef Boiling.Billings shall be mailed pFier to the tenth day ef the menth for vihish the menthly seweF nf eaRRpetinR.If the PF9peFty has been physieally connected te the public sewer system as of the day the the COURty May Feasenably asceFtain the same.Failure te receive such Wils shall not relieve any person liable E. WheR PaYFAPRtg RFP DI-le.MRRthly seweF chaFges shall be due and payable by the last day ef the FRORth fAF y0horh the Mill i.....ailed sewer service,then On eFder te be recennected to public sewer facilities,the property owner shall pay the Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 107 of 128 G. Payment PFOOFity.Payments received by the ceunty shall be applied On the fellewing erdeF:(1)menthly sewer chaFges,including stFength chaFges,capacity FeRtal GhaFges,and late penalties;(2)inteFest on up pregFaFn. (Res nl,. nA 12 E.,1, 1 1 10 2012) 14 21 Inn Unlawful use of publ:n seweF .stew. 11..[.....f,,[....gte...-.te.d:swes-.1 P.c:l:t:eg Except as ..Fe6RafteF pr....:.1..d at s4R1I be L-..I-...AA WE....R9AF....t.........I..t..l......y sel3t:e tank eF etheF sewage .....,...d,.n FnF...�..:t..and the nl...t L,oa., Gase!Rlet see.:,...RF..R..d...F..9.....PF9 R.,. ,.....,...t ........at.. tl Age ed at (Res 'IAA nn A.t VIII §8n1 1999) Unlawful l dewes:t of...-.ste FnanneF Onto the ceunty sanotaFy seweF system any human excrement,RaFbage,ha;!aFdeus wastes,and/er W I I..lawfu'waste under...........Ittiens <I...II be rd*seha Fge d:..te eF be i3I.,Ged..A.eFe 4t...I,.I.t OF be alloyipci W FUR,leak,!each OF escape Rte any PaFt of the saRkaFY sewer systeR9.IJR!awfL4 ymqte materials,eF wa tes on Eivantkmes eF cencentFatmen that w"!cause ceFFesive daFnape eF hazard W stFuctwes, equipmegt,ef-persennel-of the%vamtewateF Fnnilitl..s ...I F ,ill Fliq Mth a pH lomier thaR 5.0 E) gFeateF thaR 10 n .11 Pie persen shall discha Free e cause e I....J:.char.ed t any of♦I.... F fad Iities any substances, (Res 'IAA 99 AM VIII f.O 02 1999) I IR41...f..l d:g.d......e Of St...w...wd..thpr y.-.te.r:wr..�........� r a,. FOOf .U..,.FF ,......L.suFf........I...i....,e. Rte the Sanitary s..weF system.Reef F..U....I..tt.... areaway,.....Lt....I..t (Res 144 nn AFt VIII §8nJ 1999) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 108 of 128 AR Pie iqeFSE)R OF ent6tv all.Ifs..ha age any unl-.. ful substance.Ikeetl.,:..te a r..ar.L...le eF etL............:....:..hL. r.Uhl:.,s..WeF system etheF than,th.GUgh aR ar....,.Ved hu:I,J:..g s.......s...:th....t the...s:tt..r.-...t L.,..:-amt:......F th PM diFectw in .g"ans... 4h this-..J...:..:st FatWe cede nor t:l such..ersen eF entmtv has.qaW-.II ..I:�-.I.I..�I.-....... (Res 144 99 Art.VIII f.Q 04 1999) Liability ier da...�ne e cust.mer shall be respens:hle for and..-...feF any.Ja...aRe t......hl:e s..weF fadl:tmeS h..l......:r.g t..thee (Res 144 99 A.t VIII ;8.05 1[99) F...any u naUtheF. zed ppFq....t.. OF w:IIful',bFeaL damage,deSt..... .1..{�.. eF tampeF w'th any stF UstU... ..r.r.0 Ftenarse.....r.:..se of....u:r.r.ent..,h:sh:s r....t of the ca ur.t.,.....,... .....,:.... d Ur....:.... .J:sshaFR. .g eF eth..FW. Se 4Rt....Jud RR a...,sl:.+ ...sLs st:sLs sl..h.:s other F.....i..r.r..Ott......�..., (Res 'IAA 99 A.rt VIII §9.06 1999) Il ir..6...r..e of septic J.aRk n ..re..J.r a) it:s nlawful fee anvene ...J:s.-harRe the eententsof anyseotme tank,cher..:sal te:let ..F Masen!'eunt.,exceptaeceFdaRce kh the i3Feviq4ARq Af this ...A.. (c) I.I..FnatteF ..h:h:h...J F...r..s s by hh:s code shall be veRnotted to be dmsshaFge.J under this. (Res 144 99 Ash VIII §8.97 1999) kailure•e.- eGh e Fepaor huil.Jinn a) IF aRy s..r.r...stieR to OF Fe..-.:.of a p lak.........:.Ret...R.J.....:th:r,the t:.....ARd:r the FRA..............:.J...J: u"d:r...s ...r..edel:r g eF change:r......neFSh:r.Will be Il....,e sl I mRVl the.s..r.r...st:en EI....r.a:.s of h) IF at this tkne OF RFteF R FeRqGRRb'e i3 ..sl se dote FFR:ned by the sli...st... s of OFF the ewnel-Inomvel thedlr'eGtQF ztakes t .F..II.. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 109 of 128 ) nlet:F:..s the..........tl.;t tl...r....A e et:.............a:..aFe del an..uent......Ua At t9 the l3.9..:.:.......F th:. code and mRfAFFRq R'Sh AYMPF that the county Ontends to make such cennectmens OF Fel3awFS and ') nlet:p..s the....neF that the c......+..shall 6I.a...e sueI...........F...III e...t.assedated...:th su 1cabl. GOgt...,L.:..L....aul d......Ral',be iRGUFFe d by such pursuant t..the 13....,:.i.......F tl.:. E6E♦P;clH� (3) Netip...the E)..neF that any Fail-'...t.....:Mlal'....the..eURt..F....U..I......t.shall result:..♦I... t.. :I:....a I:.....pen the 13FE)13erty as .:.de d fer:..TWe 36 !`hater nA D....:....d Code of\AI-..I.:....t.... (Res 144 nn AA.Vill,§Ono 1999) I n';Ilmful pc-ti ♦.,Ins ....r.dor-W Flames of r.111JiG (Res 'IAA nn n.t VIII §O nn 19991 NQr,c)RRpctic3R of building sewe NO StFLIEWFe may ...d:.e,.....,..te d F......a I...:I.d:.............aA d ne building s.....eF FRa..be d:......+eet,..d F.,.... ..u1.1:.......,...F...a.....ease....,:theut 13.Q.....:tt........t:F:..at:en t.. and a.....eV 1 by the El'FeGteF nl..,........,,I�I.�I ....:..........I....+L... :.In...F..l.....d...+L.:.r...d,.and etheF-.....lmeable la..,. and.-.t:.F-.e+..........+...t:....:. gWen by the ewneF .M:s centracteF to the y uI.I:e sewers of the county ncl d:.... but not li...ite d sat4aGtOFY..a..r.:......F the bu*l.d:..,.sewer.Semi.........:......1.a.ges f9F any stFuct'-'FP Fl*qGARRPC#Pd...to 1. etheFW*se .salt the '.Fam ..Ftl....d'. do... 144 nn n.t vul §o 1n 19991 Building seweF for eaGh L.11•l.J•n.,—C..�.. t•..r,r eI...:I.d:.....,.......Shall be 13.,...Wed F,....aPh I...:I.d:........1....the,.....Re-t:,.....F...,....thAR,.....I...I,J:.... of the Nerth Bay/Case inlet(Mason County_)Sanitary SeweF AdminiStFative Code,shall apply te this chapter,and (Res I.I.. nA 12 C).1. 'I 'I 19 2012) 1221.110 rnf..rnemer.t Al..tiyp of..i..lnti.... ...d t..be .slat:....any ..F♦I.:.....de ghall be s e d by tM.. .sF tl.....iQ'Rt:....R.s.d p ..:.d:.... time I:..s:t for the q kfast....,cEwFect'en t1s.sreGf, Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 110 of 128 make all.. (Res 'IAA 99 A.t IV Appeal prreGes`.r ..R At:.-,...F.,:eiat:en:......d by the.JeoaFt..ent...ay be appealed to the I.A-......!`eunt.,Hear:....C.,�...:....r RRd deriginRO ofthe Mason County Cede.The arnAuRt of-the fl"ngfee feFan appeal shall be the FAA—Rt ghE)WR ..a.i........a...:.......,ith ga4d ar..nuRt 1...ir.,.payable at the ti...e of fiIir g of the appeal.The.,i..1ati..r.r...tige...,ill Rat (Res 'IAA 99 Art. (Res PI.) GG 14 a t A 11 1Q'f!\1 Al ri.eil iiabiIi%y re n r.r.. Any oeFSOR eF cemmeremal entoty whe shall vielate any grevosmen efth*s cm-de shall be"able to t any t.,...Fir...i plus the....r...r.s.. I.)« damage,East of:r.sr.ectien er East..f..........ties.ir...'.....1 ...e.-..e.n a f...eH.e:elat:.... :r.el.„J:ng ar................. ..�..rr.,d by the ee ir.t.e:r,a ellee-t:Rg 49r....IA r.,.rr,.r... cernmeFemal entoty any penalty,fone,less,damage,emigense,cost of OnsigectieR F cest of cerrectmen. (Re.. 144 99 Art IV e Rt:t....hA rl.All rAnt:r...e.any vie.lat:e.r.L.,...9nd the.time I:...:t r.r....:ded ie.r:r the bpenme 14abl..tn the ,Fe. alty the ten off expense pthp (Res.144 99 A.t IV Del:r.e...er.t nl.-.r..en aFe not aid..it L.:r.r .,days after the elate.e f L.i116r.....r by the.date.of the next I.ill:r... suEh,.L.are.,.s.Mall be ele.l:r.,...e...t and shall be assessed ., Ralt..of t,.r...,..r,...t Gf the.@-rvm,...r.t,1..e l:r...I�..J:.... (Re.. 144 00 Art IV f.O/\C 10001 Men for deli..e...n..+mil.-.rner within sixty days after the.same .Hiiled by the c the aid I.alance. intemst ateight.. 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Case inlet(M�� Formatted:Highlight (Res nl.. nA 17 C.,L. 1 1 10 2012) 12 ]1 '17n Phase deSGFiptieR by of (Res nl.. nA 17 C..L. 1 1 10 2012) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 112 of 128 Formatted:Block 1 i; r� Phase 2 Phase 3 .3 O J Phase 1 NE E FLFAIR Sr Currently under O construction IYER ROMANCE D�NE E SQUIRE LN.NE ALDER CREEK Chapter 13.32 LATECOMER AGREEMENTS FOR UTILITY FACILITIES 13.32.010 Purpose 13.32.020 Definitions 13.32.030 Eligibility for latecomers 13.32.040 Proposals for latecomers agreements Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 113 of 128 Title 13-UTILITIES Chapter 13.32 LATECOMER AGREEMENTS FOR UTILITY FACILITIES 13.32.050 Latecomer agreements-general terms 13.32.060 Processing of Latecomers agreements 13.32.070 Denial of latecomers agreements 13.32.080 Eligibility for appeals Formatted:Block 1 13.32.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to allow Mason County(county),pursuant to Chapter 35.91 RCW,to enter into a latecomer agreement with an owner of real property(applicant or applicant's authorized agent)for the installation of public utility facilities(improvements)as defined in section 13.32.020 herein.In order for the county to execute a latecomer agreement,the applicant must meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein in section 13.32.030"eligibility for latecomer agreements".An applicant entering into a latecomer agreement with the county shall be entitled to future reimbursement by the county of a portion of the connection charges received from other property owners who subsequently benefit from installation of the improvements by the applicant. Upon an applicant's request,the county shall execute a latecomer agreement with the applicant to install improvements of adequate size,depth and accessibility to serve both the applicant's proposed or existing development(development)and other properties within a county-approved utility improvement service area (service area).Per the terms of the latecomer agreement,a portion of the connection charges paid by property owners within the service area who subsequently connect to the improvements will be reimbursed to the applicant to compensate the applicant for a portion of the cost of installing the improvements. The goal of the latecomer agreement is to provide a means to reimburse applicants for costs that exceed their own pro rata share of installing the improvements necessary to serve both the development and the remainder of the service area without passing on any of the costs to the county or other property owners outside the service area.Latecomer agreements shall be formulated so that the applicant is not reimbursed for any portion of their own pro rata share of the costs of installing the improvements. (Ord.No.67-14,att.A,11-18-2014) 13.32.020 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to terms used in this chapter only.All other terms not defined in this section shall have the same meaning as set forth elsewhere in MCC title 13 and any amendments thereto. A. "Administrative fee"shall mean the charge imposed by the county to administer the latecomer agreement program.The administrative fee shall be calculated as stated in section 13.32.050B herein. B. "Applicant's pro rata share"shall mean the equitable share of the cost of the Improvements to be paid for by the applicant. C. "Department"shall mean the Mason County Department of Public Works and Utilities. D. "Development"shall mean the applicant's proposal for development and/or subdivision or short subdivision of the property as depicted/described by an approved Mason County land use or building permit application. E. "Director"shall mean the director of the Mason County Department of Public Works and Utilities or their designee. Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 114 of 128 F. "Improvements"shall mean the public utility facilities installed by the applicant that are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with this chapter.Such improvements can include,but are not limited to,the following:main utility lines,transmission lines,interceptor lines,distribution lines,force mains, service lines,valves,manholes,cleanouts,fire hydrants,pumping or pressure reducing stations, telemetering facilities,reservoirs,disposal plants,side sewer laterals,lift stations,necessary appurtenances,system design,right-of-way and/or easement acquisition,etc.To be eligible for inclusion in the latecomer agreement,such facilities must be installed in accordance with the county's utility planning strategies and utility design and construction standards and specifications and be considered permanent by the department. G. "Pro rata share"shall mean the total eligible construction cost equitably divided among the properties within the service area including the development.The pro rata share per property within the service area shall be calculated by one of the following methods: 1. Front foot method; 2. Square foot method; 3. Zone foot method; 4. Percent of capacity method; 5. Percent of flow method; 6. Equivalent residential units per parcel method; 7. Zoning density method; 8. Other equitable method(s)as determined by the county; 9. Any combination of the above methods. H. "Total eligible construction cost"shall mean the actual cost incurred by the applicant to install the improvements subject to the limitations set forth in section 13.32.050.F herein. I. "Total reimbursable construction cost"shall mean the total eligible construction cost minus the applicant's pro rata share of the cost of the improvements.Costs associated with installation of temporary sanitary sewer facilities shall not be eligible for reimbursement except as noted in section 13.32.050.G herein. J. "Tributary properties"shall mean all properties within the service area except property within the development. K. "Service area"shall mean the utility facility sub-basin,as approved by the department,used to determine the appropriate size,depth and location of the improvements that are necessary to serve the properties within the utility facility service area,as defined by the department,including the development.The department may require the service area to include rural properties that are located within the county's utility facility service area.Rural properties will only be considered pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110(4). (Ord.No.67-14,att.A,11-18-2014) 13.32.030 Eligibility for latecomer agreements. A. To be eligible to enter into a latecomer agreement,an applicant must: 1. Have submitted a complete utility facilities extension(UFE)application to the department for a proposal to install public utility facilities which provide utility line capacity in excess of that required for Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 115 of 128 the applicant's development proposal,and which have adequate size,depth and accessibility to serve the development and all other properties within a county approved utility facility service area;and 2. Either own the real property referred to as the"property"herein,or be a designee of the owner(s)of the property.If the applicant is a designee of the owner(s)of the property,the applicant must provide notarized authorization to the department from the owner(s)of the property indicating approval of the application and forfeiting all rights of eligibility as an applicant to enter into a latecomer agreement for development of the property in accordance with this chapter.The department will not consider the application as fully completed until and unless such notarized authorization is provided. B. All latecomer agreements must be executed by the applicant and the county prior to the issuance of utility line extension permits for construction of the improvements. C. The director is authorized to negotiate,on behalf of the county,with eligible applicants to formulate latecomer agreements and to recommend such agreements to the Mason County Board of Commissioners for approval. (Ord.No.67-14,att.A,11-18-2014) 13.32.040 Proposals for latecomer agreements. A. A proposal for a latecomer agreement shall be submitted to the director or their authorized designee for review. B. A complete proposal for a latecomer agreement shall,at a minimum,include: 1. A complete submittal for a utilities facilities extension application including,but not limited to,a proposed design plan for the improvements; 2. An engineer's estimate of the construction costs for the improvements; 3. A proposed service area map;and 4. A conceptual utility service plan for the service area. C. The engineer's estimate shall include an estimate of the total eligible construction costs as defined in section 13.32.050 herein.The engineer's estimate must be prepared and stamped by a Washington State Registered Professional Engineer. D. The applicant's proposed service area shall include all properties which may subsequently use or require service from the improvements,including the development,and including property that will receive service from lateral or branch lines connected to the improvements.The feasibility of a property to receive service from the improvements does not in and of itself prescribe inclusion in the service area.The size and limits of the service area must be reviewed and approved by the director prior to utility facilities plan approval.The service area map must be prepared and stamped by a Washington State Registered Professional Engineer. E. The applicant's conceptual utility facilities plan shall include the proposed design to serve all of the proposed lots within the development as well as a conceptual design to serve the rest of the property in the service area.For sanitary and storm sewer facility improvements,at a minimum,the conceptual utility facilities plan must include the proposed utility alignment,manhole locations,rim and invert elevations,pipe diameter, pipe slope,flow calculations for design capacity and flow velocities,topography,and parcel numbers and current zoning of all the properties within the service area.Approval of the applicant's conceptual utility facilities plan for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the improvements for reimbursement shall not be construed to be an approval of all the design elements associated with said plan as they pertain to permanent utility service for the service area.The conceptual utility facilities plan must be prepared and stamped by a Washington State Registered Professional Engineer. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 116 of 128 F. The director may require additional plans,specifications,easements,and legal documents as deemed necessary to evaluate and administer the latecomer agreement. 13.32.050 Latecomer agreement—General terms. The following general terms and conditions shall apply to latecomer agreements entered into pursuant to this chapter: A. Installation of the improvements shall be at the applicant's expense. B. All construction shall be in accordance with an engineering plan approved by the director,and in accordance with all other applicable county,state,and federal ordinances,statutes,standards, specifications and/or regulations. C. Applicant shall furnish a performance bond satisfactory to the county prosecuting attorney,in which assurance is given to the county that the improvements will be carried out as provided herein.To assure the county that this work will be completed and lien holders paid,a bond shall be furnished guaranteeing faithful performance and guaranteeing payment for labor and materials. D. Each and every parcel along the alignment of the proposed improvements must be provided with an opportunity to have a utility side lateral stub for future connection installed as a part of the proposed improvements.Prior to utility facilities plan approval,the applicant will be required to contact the property owners located adjacent to the utility facilities to determine if the adjacent property owners desire that a utility side lateral stub be installed with the proposed improvement and if so,where the adjacent property owners prefer to have their utility side lateral stubs located.Contact shall be,at a minimum,through a certified letter to the owner of record of the properties,as indicated by the Mason County Assessor/Treasurer's records.The applicant shall maintain a record of contacts with adjacent property owners and submit a listing summarizing the results of the applicant's efforts to contact adjacent property owners including the property owner's preferred location of the utility side lateral stub.The preferred stub locations must be included on the utility facilities plans prior to approval.Written waivers may be granted at the director's discretion in instances where a utility side lateral stub is not likely to be utilized.Utility side lateral stubs shall be installed at the applicants expense at those locations indicated on the department approved improvement plans.All utility side lateral stub installations shall comply with the county's adopted utility development codes,regulations and standards.This provision shall not apply to utility side lateral stubs or sanitary sewer or storm sewer main stubs extending out of manholes.In the case of manholes,the department reserves the right to require the applicant to provide,without direct compensation,side sewer stubs or sewer main stubs from manholes.The costs of installing side sewer stubs and sewer main stubs shall be included in the costs subject to reimbursement under the latecomer agreement. E. Where a latecomer agreement is in force,the county shall not allow any property owner within the service area to connect to the improvements without prior payment to the county of the connection charges required by county code,in addition to all other costs and charges assessed for such use or connection including their pro rata share of the total eligible construction cost.In addition,connection charges for properties located within the service area shall include an administrative fee equal to five percent of their total pro rata share to cover the costs of administering the latecomer agreement with the exception that an administrative fee shall not be added to the applicant's area charge that is associated with the development and paid prior to approval of the utility facilities plan for the improvements.No charges or fees collected from the property within the service area other than their pro rata share of the total eligible construction cost shall be utilized to reimburse the applicant. F. The total eligible construction cost shall only include the following items: Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 117 of 128 1. Actual utility facilities design work limited to a maximum often percent of the total eligible construction cost.Utility facilities design work shall include the following: (a) Preparation of conceptual utility design plan and proposed service area map,including the engineering report and costs associated with a comprehensive plan amendment,if required. (b) Survey work,including two-foot interval topography,boundary,and right-of-way determination. (c) Engineering design of utility facilities to the required specifications. (d) Coordination of utility facilities design approval with other Mason County departments and outside agencies(including franchise holders),including permits or approvals for wetlands, shoreline,steep slope,and/or other sensitive-critical areas. (e) Coordination with the appropriate agency for right-of-way access,easement,or permitting requirements. (f) Costs associated with contacting potential users of the utility facilities system for the purpose of locating utility side lateral connections. (g) Preparation of construction cost estimate. 2. Property acquisition done in accordance with county guidelines,including reasonable costs associated with collateral agreements whereby improvements to property are performed in exchange for granting of easement rights.The department reserves the right to require the applicant to obtain an appraisal of the easement property in question at the applicant's expense. 3. Legal fees associated with easement or property acquisition for the actual utility facilities, including preparation of the legal description in support of the easement or property acquisition. 4. Construction costs including labor,materials,construction management,construction staking, and sales tax. 5. Construction testing related to installation of the utility facility. 6. Preparation of as-built drawings,and operations and maintenance manuals. G. At the department's discretion,the construction of temporary utility facilities that are not in accordance with the county approved utility facilities plan,utility strategies,plans,design standards or specifications may be allowed.If the department permits the applicant to install temporary utility facilities which are sized smaller or at depths higher than those required to provide permanent utility service to all the properties in the service area,then the cost associated with the installation of the temporary utility facilities shall not be eligible for reimbursement unless the department requires that the temporary utility facilities be upsized or installed at a depth lower than that required to serve the property in accordance with the county approved utility facilities plan and the county's standard utility plans,details and specifications. Only construction costs that are associated with the additional capacity and depth can be included in the total eligible construction cost. H. All latecomer agreements and amendments thereto shall be recorded at the Mason County Auditor's Office against all properties that are subject to payment of a pro rata share of the total reimbursable construction cost under the terms of the latecomer agreement for the respective service area.The applicant is responsible for all fees and costs required to record the documents and records. (Ord.No.67-14,att.A,11-18-2014) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 118 of 128 13.32.060 Processing of latecomer agreement. The following general process shall apply to latecomer agreements entered into pursuant to this chapter: A. Upon receipt of the applicant's fully completed latecomer agreement proposal,the department staff will review and provide comment on the application.If the director determines that a latecomer agreement is compliant,negotiations regarding the specific terms of the agreement in accordance with this chapter will continue until they have been completed and the utility facilities plans for the improvements have been approved. B. The applicant shall agree to pay in full all applicable connection charges due to the county for the connection of the development to the county's public utility system and all other applicable fees required by law,which may include,but not be limited to,plan review fees,inspection fees,contract administration fees,utility side lateral stub charges,area charges,front footage charges,pro rata share costs of downstream latecomer agreements,recording fees and other administrative fees,prior to approval of the utility facilities plan for the improvements. C. The department staff shall not forward the final draft of the latecomer agreement for approval by the director,the county's prosecuting attorney's office,the applicant and the county commissioners until the utility facilities plan for the improvements have been approved by the director. D. The permit for the construction of the improvements shall not be issued by the county until the latecomer agreement has been approved by all signatories and executed by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners. E. Upon execution of the latecomer agreement,the applicant must proceed with obtaining the permit for the installation of the improvements and commence construction prior to the expiration of the approved utility facilities plan.Unless extended by mutual agreement between the county and the applicant,should the applicant's approved utility facilities plans expire prior to the initiation of construction of the improvements,then the latecomer agreement shall be null and void.Should the applicant's approved utilities facilities plan expire due to inactivity for one year then the latecomer agreement shall be null and void. F. Upon completion of construction and final acceptance of the improvements by the director,the applicant shall transfer by bill of sale,the newly installed utility facilities to the county,free and clear of all liens and debts,for inclusion into the county's utility systems as a public facility. G. Within one hundred twenty days following the completion of construction of the facilities and acceptance by the county,the applicant shall provide complete and itemized copies of all invoices for costs related to construction of the facilities.The cost information provided by the applicant shall be reviewed by the director to determine the total eligible construction cost.Certification of the costs and authentication of the copies shall be made by the party providing the services and the applicant.Costs not evidenced by an invoice shall not be included in the total eligible construction cost.Any costs not previously identified in the approved engineer's estimate shall not be included in the total eligible construction cost unless written authorization is received from the director.Construction costs which exceed those identified in the approved engineer's estimate shall not be included in the total eligible construction cost unless written authorization is received from the director. H. Once the total eligible construction cost has been finalized,department staff will draft an amendment to the executed latecomer agreement which will finalize the total eligible construction cost,the pro rata share,and the total reimbursable construction cost.No reimbursement toward the applicant's total reimbursable construction cost shall be made by the county until the improvements are accepted by the director and the latecomer agreement has been amended to reflect the actual construction costs. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 119 of 128 I. The director agrees to reimburse the applicant up to the total reimbursable construction cost from the eligible portion of connection charges collected from the properties within the service area until the total reimbursable construction cost has been paid in full or until the term of the agreement expires. Reimbursement payments made from the eligible portion of the connection charges collected from the properties within the service area shall be made to the applicant within sixty days following collection of the connection charges by the county or within sixty days following the execution of the amended latecomer agreement,whichever is later. J. No interest shall be paid on any unpaid balances of the total reimbursable construction cost for the life of the latecomer agreement. K. Latecomer agreements shall be for a period of twenty years from the date of final acceptance of the improvements by the county.Extension of agreements may be provided for a time not to exceed the duration of any moratorium,phasing ordinance,concurrency designation,or other governmental action that prevents making applications for,or the approval of,any new development within the benefit area for a period of six months or more. L. Every two years the applicant shall be responsible for providing the county with his/her current address during the term of the latecomer agreement.Any change of address notice submitted by the applicant shall be sent by means of certified mail,return receipt requested to the department.Failure to comply with notification requirements within sixty days of the specified time may result in the county collecting any reimbursement of funds owed to the property owner under the contract. (Ord.No.67-14,att.A,11-18-2014) 13.32.070 Denial of latecomer agreement. Constructing excess capacity for utility facilities within county approved utility service areas can be an efficient way to provide public facilities and can provide a public benefit if the applicant makes a good faith effort to work within county code regulations.However,the county may deny a request for a latecomer agreement if the applicant proposing the agreement is ineligible,insists on terms that are unlawful or inequitable,or negotiates in bad faith. (Ord.No.67-14,att.A,11-18-2014) 13.32.080 Eligibility for appeals. Administrative determinations of the director made in conjunction with this Mason County Code Chapter may be appealed to the Mason County Hearings Examiner in accordance with title 15,development code,under section 15.11.010"appeal of administrative determinations and decisions"of the Mason County Code. (Ord.No.67-4,att.A,11-18-2014) Chapter 13.330 MINIMUM LEVELS OF SERVICE FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION 13.33.010 Purpose and intent 13.33.020 Definitions 13.33.030 Minimum levels of curbside recyclables service for single-family residences 13.33.040 Customer service responsibility and coordinated public outreach programs Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 120 of 128 Title 13-UTILITIES Chapter 13.32 LATECOMER AGREEMENTS FOR UTILITY FACILITIES 13.33.050 Reporting requirements for residential recyclables collection 13.33.060 Disposal limitations and materials marketing preferences 13.33.070 County notification of WUTC tariff filings 13.33.080 Full program implementation 13.33.090 Commodity credit Formatted Block 1 seeoefw- 13.330.010 Purpose and intent. A. The purpose of this chapter is to define minimum levels of service for curbside recycling collection,which shall be provided to households serviced by the solid waste collection company operating in the urban and rural areas of Mason County. B. It is the intent of the Commission to: 1. Establish residential recycling programs as an integral component of the collection of solid waste, incorporating the State's goals to make"source separation of waste a fundamental strategy"and to "make recycling at least as affordable and convenient to the ratepayer as mixed waste disposal." 2. Increase diversion of recyclables from single-family and multi-family residences,and condominiums in Mason County. 3. Make recycling easier and more convenient for residents through use of efficient collection systems; 4. Retain low-cost strategies to encourage participation; 5. Encourage the private sector to develop and operate the recycling facilities that are needed to process and market recyclables collected in Mason County and its cities and towns. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.020 Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter,certain terms,phrases,and words,and their derivatives,shall have specific meanings as defined in this Section.Terms,phrases,and words used in the singular shall also apply to the plural. Terms,phrases,and words used in the plural shall also apply to the singular. A. "Automated recycling container or cart,"means a wheeled,plastic receptacle designated for the collection of recyclables and designed to be picked up and emptied by mechanical means into the company's collection vehicle. B. "Automated Collection"means a route serviced by a vehicle with mechanical means to pick up garbage and recycling at the customer's residence. C. "Cities"means the cities and towns within Mason County that have signed interlocal agreements with the Board of County Commissioners to adopt and implement the Mason County Solid Waste Management Plan. D. "Commodity credit"means the amount of recycling revenue returned to residential customers from the sale of recyclable materials collected through curbside residential programs,as required by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. Mason County,Washington,Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:44[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 121 of 128 E. "Mobile Home Park"means a tract of land designed and maintained under a single ownership of unified control where two or more spaces or pads are provided solely for the placement of mobile or manufactured homes for residential purposes with or without charge.The mobile home park is billed for solid waste collection service as a whole and not by individual dwelling units. F. "Multi-family residence"means any residential structure containing two or more dwelling units with the units joined to one another and where the structure is billed for solid waste collection service as a whole and not by individual dwelling units.This may include,but is not limited to,apartments and condominiums. G. "Recyclable materials"or"recyclables"means those solid wastes that are separated for recycling or reuse and thus diverted from landfill disposal. H. "Recycling rate"means the percentage rate achieved by dividing the total tonnage of recyclables by the sum of the total tonnage of waste disposed added to the total tonnage of recyclables. I. "Set-out counts"means the number of single-family residential customers that set-out their recyclables containers every collection day;or a monthly average of the set-outs as compared to total number of single-family customers. J. "Single-family residence"means any residential dwelling receiving solid waste and recycling collection service where the owner or tenant is billed for solid waste collection service to the dwelling as an individual unit.This may include,but is not limited to,duplexes,mobile homes within mobile homes subdivisions,or attached single-family structures such as townhouses,row houses,or triplexes. K. "Single-stream collection"means the collection of designated recyclables commingled in one covered, wheeled container,collected with automated or semi-automated trucks. L. "Solid waste collection company"means a privately owned solid waste and recycling transportation company or"hauler",which provides collection services in rural and urban designated areas of Mason County and is regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission(WUTC)under the provisions of Chapter 81.77 RCW.The companies may be collectively referred to as"certificated haulers"and means every person or his lessees,receivers,or trustees,owning,controlling,operating or managing vehicles used in the business of transporting solid waste for collection and/or disposal for compensation over any public highway whether as a"common carrier"or as a"contract carrier." M. "Source separation"means the separation of different kinds of solid waste at the place where the waste originates. N. "Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission"or"WUTC"means the State agency,which regulates privately owned solid waste collection companies who provide collection service to the unincorporated areas under a G certificate. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.030 Minimum levels of curbside recyclables service for single-family residences. The minimum levels of service for single-family residential curbside collection in Mason County shall include the following: A. Single-Stream Collection Service. 1. Collection companies shall offer every-other-week(EOW),single-stream curbside collection of recyclables to all single-family residences that subscribe to automated curbside solid waste service. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 122 of 128 2. The collection companies shall provide the curbside recycling collection with all combinations of automated solid waste cart service approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission MUM for their respective certificated areas.Residents in automated service areas may request curbside recycling service without having solid waste service at a rate set by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. 3. The collection services to the customers shall be on the same day as garbage collection,unless the collection company can demonstrate to the County that an alternative collection schedule is necessary because of geographic or development limitations,such as road width or density,that require an alternative truck system or collection schedule. a. The hauler shall identify the location of the area affected;the alternative collection schedule;and the reasons supporting the alternative. b. The County shall consider whether the number of customers affected is minimized;that program participation is not adversely affected;whether there is substantial cost savings due to the alternative schedule;whether an alternative collection schedule can result in higher levels of participation and recycling;and other information presented by the hauler. B. Recycling Collection Containers. 1. Collection companies shall provide one wheeled container of approximately ninety-six-gallons to each of their single-family customers signed up for curbside collection.The containers shall be made of durable plastic materials and manufactured using a maximum percentage of recycled materials that meet specifications. 2. Collection companies shall provide a process for customers to request and receive an alternative sixty-four-gallon wheeled container for those customers who feel they do not generate enough recyclables to fill the standard size container or who feel its size is too unwieldy for them to move or store.There will be no change in monthly service fees for the difference sizes of recycling containers. 3. All containers shall contain,or have attached,information about the proper preparation of materials and the name of the certified hauler.The information may be stamped into the container,on a waterproof sticker,a combination of both,or some other alternative,which provides the customer with sufficient permanent information to be able to contact the hauler.If stickers are chosen,hauler shall provide replacements to all customers in Mason County when normal aging and weather exposure has made them unreadable. 4. Replacement of the containers necessitated by normal use or by container damage due to the haulers negligence shall be the responsibility of the hauler.Replacement necessitated by container damage or loss due to the customer's negligence shall be at the customer's expense. C. Exceptions:Collection Alternatives for Restricted Access or Storage Situations,or for Residents with Limited Mobility. 1. Criteria:Collection companies shall have a process in place to work cooperatively with residents to tailor the single-stream recycling collection service to meet the needs of residents in situations where: a. Private driveways are inaccessible or incapable of withstanding the weight of collection trucks and collection of recyclables or garbage cannot be provided under the approved drive-in rate tariff for such situations; b. Because of long,steep and/or winding driveways,a resident would have difficulty in moving a large recycling container,manually or by vehicle,from their house to the public access road for collection; Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 123 of 128 C. A resident could not provide a storage place to keep recycling or garbage containers at the end of the driveway close to the public access road: d. Truck access or container size is in any way otherwise restricted due to density and road width or where outside container storage is limited by homeowners'association covenants;or e. Residents with special needs,such as physical infirmity or physical limitations,with no able- bodied person living in the residence to set out the container,and need reasonable accommodation. 2. Alternatives:Collection companies shall offer alternatives that suit their collection system or the particular customer's limitation.The alternatives may include: a. A drive-in tariff rate and/or a walk-in tariff rate for those situations where a recycling truck can negotiate the long-driveway and where the driveway can support the weight of the truck. b. Any other solution mutually agreed to by the customer and the solid waste collection company per WAC 480.70.366. 3. Monitoring Alternative Service Options:The Solid Waste Collection Company shall maintain an updated list of customers who have requested an alternative collection system,a description of the problem and of the chosen solution,or how the problem was otherwise resolved,and will provide an annual list to Mason County. 4. Nothing in this section shall either prevent or require collection companies from developing a centralized drop-off site in neighborhoods,to be maintained by the hauler,where such access problems are clustered or where covenants prevent outside storage of containers. D. Materials Collected.The following recyclable materials,at a minimum,shall be collected from single- family residences when properly prepared and meeting the material description as specified. 1. Cardboard:Corrugated cardboard and Kraft paper,including unbleached,unwaxed paper with a ruffled("corrugated")inner liner. 2. Metal cans:Tin-coated steel cans and aluminum cans,excluding aerosol spray cans. 3. Mixed-waste paper:Clean and dry paper,including:glossy papers:magazines;catalogues;phone books;cards;laser-printed white ledger paper;windowed envelopes;paper with adhesive labels; paper bags;nonmetallic wrapping paper;packing paper;glossy advertising paper;chipboard, such as cereal and shoeboxes;juice boxes;and milk-style cartons of the refrigerated variety (non refrigerated products contain aluminum linings). 4. Newspaper:Printed groundwood newsprint,including glossy advertisements and supplemental magazines that are delivered with the newspaper. 5. Plastics:Bottles and jars#1-2:primarily polyethylene terephthalate(PET-#1),such as soft drink, water,and salad dressing bottles;and high-density polyethylene(HDPE-#2)such as milk, shampoo,or laundry detergent bottles;including any bottle with a neck narrower than its base. E. Optional Materials.Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a hauler from exceeding the minimum requirements set forth above by collecting additional materials including,but not limited to,food waste,yard waste,scrap metal,glass,or other types of plastic,or other materials in the future. F. Amending the List of Required Materials.Prior to proposing any amendments to the list of materials to be collected.the County will negotiate and mutually agree upon any proposed changes to the collected materials list with the haulers. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 124 of 128 G. Recycling Collection Rates.Collection companies shall request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission(WUTC)to approve a rate structure,which includes the costs to implement the modified single-stream residential curbside recycling program for all solid waste customers contained in Section 3 of these minimum levels of service.The collection companies shall include the following elements in the tariffs proposed to the WUTC: 1. A rate structure designed to provide customers with adequate options and incentives to reduce their level of solid waste collection service as a result of their participation in waste reduction and recycling programs. 2. The rates shall include the costs of the containers,stickers,collection equipment and staffing. 3. Collection rates should include a separate delivery service fee equal to or less than the replacement cost of the bins.This service replacement cost shall not apply to the first-time delivery of the standard-sized container,or for the first-time delivery of a smaller sized container when the smaller size is requested by the customer. 4. Rates should include but are not limited to the haulers'costs for the mutually agreed upon coordinated public outreach program,monitoring set-out participation,and any other costs for the data reporting system required by the County. 5. The haulers shall capitalize and amortize the equipment costs as determined by the WUTC. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.040 Customer service responsibility and coordinated public outreach programs. Collection companies shall work with the County to develop and implement a coordinated public outreach program. A. Haulers'customer service responsibilities shall include,but not be limited to: 1. Notifications of new service availability,program sign-up,container delivery,bin stickers, explanation of rate structure,schedule of collection days and container replacement information. 2. Delivery of containers within ten days of a request for service with collection service beginning within thirty-five days of a request. 3. A telephone hotline within their certificated area,which shall be: a. Accessible to residents for the purpose of providing program information and accepting service complaints,including after hours. b. Capable of responding to a large volume of phone calls. C. Clearly shown on the collection equipment,included in all mailings,and on other publicity materials. 4. A process to resolve participation problems if access to the program is restricted due to impassable road conditions,other than those occasionally caused by severe weather situations.If the hauler deems the road conditions are regularly impassable by collection vehicles,the hauler will work with customers to determine a mutually agreed upon location for the collection of recyclables,preferably from the nearest roadway which is accessible by the hauler's collection vehicle. 5. Notification to both new and ongoing solid waste customers of:different solid waste collection service options including cart sizes,frequency,and costs:recycling container provided to all solid waste customers.Hauler shall notify solid waste customers of the above during phone calls,in Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 125 of 128 billing inserts and special mailings,on their website and during new service sign up procedures. Hauler will ensure that website is updated and links to Mason County specific information are working.The website shall also provide a link to Mason County Utilities and Waste Management to provide residents with additional waste disposal and reduction information. B. At the initiation of a new collection program to allow for coordination of promotional and educational efforts,haulers shall provide the County with container delivery schedules and collection schedules showing where implementation will begin by geographic areas.Implementation may be staged. C. County responsibilities shall include the development of a countywide public outreach program.The program should include: 1. Newsletters mailed to all households and handouts for self-haulers. 2. News releases and an advertising campaign. 3. Coordination of design of brochures and other materials with information on the new program to be mailed to customers via hauler billings or to be distributed with new bins by the hauler. Ongoing design of brochures and other materials,to be included with hauler billings,that educates residents on the curbside recycling program as well as various waste reduction methods above and beyond curbside recycling. 4. An Internet website describing the haulers'services,how to sign-up for the new program,how to resolve a service complaint,and information about drop-off alternatives and other County programs. 5. An email address to allow residents with opportunity to request brochures or other materials and to ask for additional information or help. 6. Traveling exhibits. 7. Incorporation of information about programs into youth and adult environmental education programs. 8. Presentations to civic groups. 9. Staffing sufficient to provide information to customers with inquiries. 10. Automated telephone information line. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.050 Reportini;requirements for residential recyclables collection. Collection companies shall provide the County with regular and accurate reports of data on all residential recycling collection services as determined necessary by Mason County for evaluating the effectiveness of recycling programs. A. Single-Family Curbside Recyclables Collection Program. 1. At a minimum,annual reports will be provided by March 1 the next calendar year and shall contain the flowing data,broken down by each month and by certificated area. •The number of single-family solid waste collection customers subscribing to each level of garbage collection service. •Aggregate tonnage of recyclable materials collected from single-family customers per year. Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 126 of 128 •Recyclables collected per single-family customer expressed as average pounds of recyclables generated per customer. •Aggregate tonnage of solid waste disposed of from single-family customers. •Subscribing customer recycling rate participation. •Log of unresolved customer complaints with summary of measures taken to resolve any problems. •Any percentage residue amounts or contamination problems reported by processing facilities. •Summaries of tons and value of single stream materials sold. 2. Annual reports shall include an analysis of the effects of changes in services and areas served or problems that were encountered and any suggested changes to increase efficiency and participation in the curbside program. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.060 Disposal limitations and materials marketing preferences. A. Solid waste collection companies shall use processing facilities that have obtained all applicable local,state, and federal permits.Whenever possible,local businesses shall be given priority and should be used to receive recvclables for purposes of processing,handling,or remanufacturing the materials into new products. B. The haulers shall not under any circumstances dispose of marketable recvclables by landfilling or incineration.Contaminated single stream materials may be disposed with permission from County staff. C. Recyclable materials shall be marketed for highest possible use,as noted in the Washington State Beyond Waste Plan,current solid waste issues,Chapter 2. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.070 County notification of WUTC tariff filings. Whenever a collection company files a proposed tariff revision for solid waste and recvclables collection rates with the WUTC,the collection company shall simultaneously provide the County with copies of the proposed tariff submitted to the WUTC and all supporting materials.Any propriety information provided to the County shall be handled as confidential to the extent allowed by law. A. The County shall review the rates for compliance in relation to the Mason County Solid Waste Management Plan,and minimum service level ordinances. B. After tariffs are approved by the WUTC,the collection company shall notify the County of the approved rates and the effective dates. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.080 Full program implementation. If it is determined that the programs specified in this chapter are not fully implemented after a reasonable interval of time to promulgate,implement and expand the program countywide,the Mason County Board of County Commissioners,or the Utilities and Waste Management Director may notify the WUTC that the County will Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 127 of 128 exercise its authority under RCW 36.58.040 to contract for the collection of recvclables from residences in Mason County A. Full Implementation.The programs shall be considered fully implemented when the following conditions are met: 1. The certificated hauler has received approval by the WUTC for its tariff filings for recvclables;and 2. The services will be available to all subscribing customers who desire service. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) 13.330.090 Commodity credit. Under RCW 81.77.185,the Utilities and Transportation Commission shall allow solid waste collection companies collecting recyclable materials to retain up to thirty percent of the revenue paid to the solid waste collection companies for the material.To receive this benefit,the company must submit a plan to the commission that is certified by the appropriate local government authority as being consistent with the local government solid waste plan and that demonstrates how the revenues will be used to increase recycling.Remaining revenue shall be passed to residential customers.The County requires an annual work plan proposal from the hauler to justify the revenue share to be reviewed and approved by the County staff.Review and acceptance of the proposal will include City and County staff and the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. (Ord.No.68-09,Exh.A,8-4-2009) Created: 2021-12-29 14:27:43[EST] (Supp.No.57,11-21) Page 128 of 128 7 HG NORTH BAY UTILITY RATES OPEN HOUSE JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR OPINION ON THE UPCOMING RATE CHANGES! APRIL 9, 202416:30 - 7:30 NORTH MASON HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS ------------..._................----.............................................................................._......_........................................................................... JORNADAABIERTA DETARIFAS DE SERVICIOS PUBLICOS DE NORTH BAY ;UNETE A NOSOTROS Y COMPARTE TU OPINION SOBRE LOS PROXIMOS CAMBIOS DE TAR IFAS! 9 DE ABRIL DE 2024 1 6:30 - 7:30 COMUNES DE LA ESCUELA SEW NDARIA NORTH MASON ■ Many customers felt uninformed and/or had too short notice of the meetings. ■ Water customers want to know their water consumption history to make informed comments. ■ Customers want to know more about planned water and sewer projects and how that affects rates. ■ Some customers wish to see a discounted rate or assistance program for various reasons: no usage during certain times of year; seniors on fixed income; people who are significantly under the MHI level; temporary hardship, etc. ■ Some customers voiced the opinion their rate is high in comparison to other utility's rates. ■ Some sewer customers recommend a rate based on water use or some variation. ■ Many customers felt rate the presented"options"were confusing and looked to staff to make recommendations. ■ Utility customers want more frequent communications about system projects and activities. ■ Customers were generally pleased with their interactions with Utility personnel. Rates/Affordability 2024: Analysis Applicable MNl Me%of Target (Under)Over Target 2023Rates %Increase Utility Scenario Rate' MonMly, MNI % $ IS $ North Bay Sewer-AI 136 5527 2.46% 2.096 110.54 0.5% 25.46 125 9% Belfair $ewer-AI 305 5527 1.9051, 2.096 111.54 -QI% -5.54 ]Ol 4% RW Sewer-AI 129 SSD 2.33% 2.096 110.54 0.3% 18.46 118 996 RW Water-All 181 5527 3.27% 2.5% ]3818 0.8% 42.82 ta 311% RW Water-Aft 91 5527 165% 2.5% MIS -0.996 -47.18 44 nA% Beards Cove Water-Aft 79 4945 160% 2.5% 123.63 -0.9% -44.63 44 8096 • North Bay-Dopiness are$175 in 2023-making aB connecfions the same We in 2024 and thereafter • For water-there is a base rare and tiered/usage rate-for this anslyais we took the average cost/customer based on historical usage and tiered rate structured scenarios Scenario 1 Rates New $Per Current Affordability 2024 Month Utility Rate Rate Rate Change Belfair Sewer $100.80 $110.54 $104.83 $4.03 North Bay Sewer $124.86 $110.54 $124.86 $0.00 Beard's Cove Water $44.00 $123.63 $45.76 $1.76 Rustlewood Water $44.00 $138.18 $45.76 $1.76 Rustlewood Sewer $118.15 $110.54 $118.15 $0.00 Scenario 2 Rates New $Per Current Affordability 2024 Month Utility Rate Rate Rate Change Belfair Sewer $100.80 $110.54 $109.87 $9.07 North Bay Sewer $124.86 $110.54 $136.10 $11.24 Beard's Cove Water $44.00 $123.63 $47.96 $3.96 Rustlewood Water $44.00 $138.18 $47.96 $3.96 Rustlewood Sewer $118.15 $110.54 $128.78 $10.63 $'-p.a d d 9-, Ur �711�� `�h� �s� ►�as� �,h cs�a�� u ru m rl w�ecrs Sa '�exe_ , �2d , T-u <z a,kDd ccd- - a ectc�y harms � � i `�Ct -C) ua cV,A— 9 0 LL n- From: John Erickson To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Beard"s Cove water rates Date: Wednesday,April 3,2024 11:39:40 PM Caution:External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network.Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender,are expecting the email,and know the content is safe.If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password,DO NOT DO SO! Instead,report the incident. Hello, Regarding 231 N.E.Larson Blvd.,Beard's Cove I was unable to attend the meeting for the Beard's Cove Community water rates.I would like to propose a fourth rate class: zero water use. My parents bought the lot as part of the original sales. They have passed,and passed the lot to me. I have been unable to sell the lot. The lot is undeveloped,and there is zero water use. I recognize that each lot owner is responsible for paying their share of the original water system cost,plus a minimal cost for annual maintenance of the original system. But on-going costs attributable to the volume of water used should not be charged to a lot owner using no water.In addition,not using water adds value to the water system and its environment. Please weigh my comment,and let me know your response. Thank-you,John Erickson From: David Nelson To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Sewer rates Date: Thursday,April 11,2024 4:43:03 PM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. We own a house in Allyn, Wa and our current monthly sewer bill is $124.86. This is a high rate compared to other sewer service areas. We hope that the rate will not have to be increased. Thanks for your consideration. David and Kathy Nelson From: Jeff Cizek To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Testimony-Public Hearing for North Bay/Case Inlet Sewer(April 23,2024) Date: Thursday,April 11,2024 6:07:27 PM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. My wife and I recently attended the Mason County Public Works utility rate review meeting for the North Bay/Case Inlet sewer system held at North Mason High School. Since we will be out of the area when the public meeting is held on April 23,2024,we wanted to provide our testimony to be considered by Public Works and the County Commissioners for sewer rate options moving forward. Recognizing the predominantly fixed nature of a sewer utility's annual operating and capital costs,most sewer rate structures include a base rate that applies to customers regardless of the amount of water that they use.Base rates would include a charge per account to recognize that some costs(e.g.utility billing)are attributable to all customers equally,regardless of their demand or service characteristics.In addition to the base rate,the remainder of the sewer rate is normally determined by a sewer flow charge based on metered water usage. In the absence of metered water usage,most utility companies,Mason County included,opt to use a flat sewer rate for all customers.While a flat rate provides revenue stability and reliability to cover what is primarily the fixed cost of providing service and is the easiest to manage from a billing perspective,it is the least equitable for the customer and does not provide enhanced affordability for low users.The retired widow living in a 300 square foot cabin with one bathroom pays the same amount for her sewer bill as the married working couple with three children living in a 3500 square foot 4-bedroom 3-bath house.This neither fair nor equitable,contrary to what should be one of the goals of the utility company.It is understood that most equitable rate structures are more complex to administer than a flat sewer rate,but precedence has been established for managing this type of rate structure. For example,the Metropolitan St.Louis Sewer District has implemented a non-metered volume charge for some of its customers.They have a base rate as discussed above and a sewer flow charge determined by the total number of rooms,number of baths,number of showers,and number of toilets in a residence.Each of these elements is assigned a certain monthly fee.For example,their base rate is$26.35/month.Each room is charged$2.89/month.Each bath and each shower are charged$8.93/month.Each toilet is charged$10.72/month.Our current home has seven rooms, one bath,two showers,and two toilets.Applying the rate structure above,our monthly utility bill for our 1400 square foot three-bedroom two-bathroom home would be about$95/month.The monthly utility bill for the 300 square foot cabin with one bathroom would be just over$50/month.The monthly utility bill for the 3500 square foot four-bedroom three-bathroom home in Lakeland Village would be just over$130/month.If it is determined that the median home in Mason County is like ours and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms,the monthly rates mentioned above could be adjusted to bring the monthly bill up to$110.54 which is considered affordable for the average North Bay household.Most of the households would pay this amount,with some paying more and some paying less. In addition to establishing a new equitable program for sewer rates,Mason County should establish a Utility Discount Program like that of Seattle Public Utilities.This would result in a 50%rate discount for residents who make less money than 70%of the county's median income.This would help seniors on a fixed social security income as well as some families struggling to make ends meet.The Utility Discount Program should not be solely age-based as many seniors are financially well-off and should not be eligible for the discount.This discount program would further enhance efforts to make sewer rates fair and equitable. In addition to the methodology described above for determining monthly sewer rates,Mason County should revise how connection fees are collected from its customers.It does not appear connection fees have increased at the same rate as monthly sewer bills.The county should look back at the percent increase in sewer rates from the inception of the North Bay sewer to present day and adjust connection fees accordingly.Currently,connection fees are collected one-time only from a residence.There is no buy-in to the sewer system for subsequent owners of a residence.The county should charge a connection or buy-in fee upon sale of a residence.This fee could be the same amount as the connection fee or some percentage of it that must be paid by the new owner of the residence.This connection fee would be due when the new owner sets up their account for the sewer system.It is not uncommon for something similar to happen when a customer establishes their home phone,cable television,and electric utilities when moving into a newly purchased home. These are just a few ideas on how Mason County could make some fundamental changes on how they collect fees associated with operation of the North Bay sewer system to make things fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments regarding the discussion above.Thank you. Jeff and Chris Cizek From: Les Foss To: McKenzie Smith Subject: rate Date: Friday,April 12,2024 9:28:42 AM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. This has been the most confusing comment process I have ever seen. Firstly we get a notice of a meeting on the day of that meeting and there is no way to reorganized to get there for that meeting and then this notice arrives in bill about a public hearing and there is NO place for hearing other than email!! We in Lakeland Village pay the highest rates for sewer in Mason County with the caveat that those rates would go down when more people came on the "line" but that has not happened. Rates keep increasing. At a meeting here with one of the commissioners, it was stated that rate increases were based on CPI and the general comment from the audience was "why" The answer to that was never really explained. I am against any rate increase without a reasonable explanation as to why. Please verify and clarify what is going on. Leslie Foss From: S S To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Testimony for Public Hearing regarding Utility Rates Date: Tuesday,April 16,2024 7:19:48 PM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Thank you for this opportunity to provide testimony. My concern is the ridiculously high sewer rates (currently $124.86 per month). My wife and I winter out of state and only use the sewer system for 6-7 months per year. The fee, however, is required to be paid monthly, whether we use the system or not. The county should look into developing a system that measures and only bills for actual usage or waive fees for people who can sufficiently establish that the system is not being used. Steven C. Sherman From: MD To: McKenzie Smith Subject: North Bay Sewer Date: Thursday,April 18,2024 1:44:03 PM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Hello, We live in downtown Allyn across from the water and wish to add comments about our sewer system and proposed rate increase. 20 plus years ago the rate was approx $45 and now to 124.86. It has never been a fair rate to those of us with one singular bathroom!! We pay the same rate as those with three toilets and kids!! We are seniors forced to pay outrageous fees for PO BOX (because the mailman doesn't want to stop on this side of 3) and on top of that the most expensive sewer rate I have ever seen.!! Our property taxes are also outrageous. Mason county fees in general have always seemed super high as compared with other counties. In fact I know they are. thank you Meegan Danby 0 Virus-free.www.avg.com From: Wendy Thompson To: McKenzie Smith Subject: FW: North Bay sewer system proposed rates presentation Date: Friday,April 19,2024 8:24:27 AM McKenzie, See below, this is a North Bay customer that wanted his comments included in the public hearing on the 23rd Thanks! WOndy TIAA01�S0411/, Office Specialist Utilities & Waste Management Mason County Public Works 100 W Public Works Drive Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 ext. 199 From: Denny Brand <dennybrand@betterproperties.com> Sent:Tuesday, April 16, 2024 4:41 PM To: Wendy Thompson <wthompson@masoncountywa.gov> Subject: Re: North Bay sewer system proposed rates presentation Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Thank you Wendy for sending me the new rate proposal. Yikes....pretty soon our sewer bill will be our biggest monthly bill. Having the grinder pump sewer is really good for our North Bay, but for many of us senior citizens this could along with our rising property taxes become a real financial burden for us to remain in our homes. We always pay our bills as all good, responsible citizens must do.....but maybe our state and local governments might consider capping our property taxes depending on our age. Sure would help us remain in our homes and continue to be good law- abiding senior citizens of Mason County. Denny Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for Android From: Wendy Thompson <wthompsonl@masoncountywa.gov> Sent:Tuesday, April 16, 2024 3:07:25 PM To: Denny Brand <dennybrand(@betterp rope rties.com> Subject: North Bay sewer system proposed rates presentation Attached is the powerpoint presentation you requested. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Kind regards, W e4idy Th&vnpsCTY/,, Office Specialist Utilities & Waste Management Mason County Public Works 100 W Public Works Drive Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 ext. 199 From: Thalia Foreman To: McKenzie Smith Subject: North Bay Utility Rates(testimony for public hearing) Date: Sunday,April 21,2024 11:49:38 AM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Good Morning, My name is Thalia Foreman. My husband Tom&I live in Lakeland Village at 841 East Old Ranch Road Allyn, WA 98524. We attended the meeting on April 9 at the High School in Belfair. We are in favor of increasing our utility cost in a way that will allow for sufficient revenue and financial stability to fund the projected operating and anticipated Capital expenditures. We realize that this may not be a popular or affordable option for everyone, but we could also live with the "all in" rate of$165/month. If this option were chosen, we would expect that we would not see another rate increase in the foreseeable future. Thank you, Thalia Foreman From: Pamela White To: McKenzie Smith Cc: Pamela White Subject: Utility rates testimony Date: Monday,April 22,2024 10:41:11 AM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Dear Ms Smith, I am writing in response to your request for testimony for the April 23 utility rates public hearing for Belfair Sewers. When the sewer system was first built, we were told that it was "overbuilt" for expected development within the Belfair UGA that did not occur. This was an oversight by the Mason County Commissioners at that time and should not be used to penalize rate payers now or ever. Currently, we pay$171.36 per month since January 2023, which was an increase over the $163 1 had paid monthly since the system was built. My address is 91 NE Alder Creek Lane, Belfair. I have owned this property since 1985. It is a one-of-a-kind unusual home built in the 1940's and added on to in the 1970's. There would be no comparable properties within the area from which to compare for taxing or other purposes. The land on which the house sits includes a large unbuildable wetlands area designated as such on the county property records. Now that we have extensive new development in the north end of Belfair, specifically the houses and apartment buildings above McDonalds, I'm wondering why the buyers of those homes pay the same sewer hookup fees as anyone else within the UGA (or perhaps all of Mason County)? Why wasn't the developer responsible for the sewer hookups for the whole development by paying a developer "impact fee" for all the new buildings from which they will profit? Instead, they were allowed to pass this sewer hookup cost on to all the potential individual buyers of those homes. I may not be using the correct terminology here but I hope you understand my question. It does not seem fair that existing long-term rate payers should be tasked with sewer rate increases so that Mason County can build up their reserve fund for the sewer system "in case something goes wrong," especially with all the new construction occurring in Belfair. My understanding is that the sewer rates will increase by 5% in June 2024 and then every year after that from 1-3%. The rate increase is based on the CPI which increases annually. How does the CPI take into account the fixed incomes that most retired people receive? My husband and I are both retired North Mason School District teachers and living on fixed incomes. The home that we own in Belfair on Alder Creek Lane is primarily used as supplemental rental income that we depend on. The ever-increasing property taxes, insurance rates and utility rates are making it difficult for us to maintain this property. Please explore other means of building your sewer system reserve without increasing the sewer rates for Belfair homeowners. Respectfully, Pamela and David White Re: rental property at Pamela S. White From: Jeff Overman To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Part time resident Date: Sunday,April 21,2024 6:36:36 AM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. I'm a senior citizen and only at my Allyn home in the summer months. Is there a way to reduce my sewer bill? I don't use any water or sewer 8 months out of the year. Jeff Overman, Realtor Desert Homes w/Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties Oasis Country Club/On Site Office 42300 Casbah Way,Palm Desert,CA 92211 Chairman's Circle of Excellence Member DRE#01478355 cell(760)641-8294 office(760)200-0522 fax(760)200-0532 website www.deserthomes.com email: ieffoverman56&gmai1.com NO I What's Your Home Worth? Get three automated Estimates - Instantly. No cost, and no obligation. From: cathy Olsen-Dennis To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Utility Rates in North Bay Date: Monday,April 22,2024 12:39:01 PM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. I have a question for clarification regarding the power point presentation. If sewer rates go up based on CPI-U index, what percentage of the increase is paid in salaries vs specific cost for capital improvements and debt?? What does the breakdown look like? It surprises me that the CPI was 6.9% because this was not reflected in cost-of-living adjustments. So, it seems like this CPI reflects salary increases. If the affordability is based on an index of 2% of the MHI, then one needs to stick close to those equations. Incomes do not always rise 2%/year. The Cola's and the CPI are not in sync. This is especially true for fixed incomes like retirement. Lakeland Village has a lot of fixed incomes due to retirement. Ways to increase funds for repairs and upgrades maybe could be a quarterly bill for a capacity charge somewhat like King County. Maybe find an equitable way to determine how you'd come with a quarterly charge per household, like square footage of the home, number of bathrooms/bedrooms and occupants. This capacity charge would fund the capital improvements and rainy-day fund. You could also use this same formula to determine an equitable charge for a monthly bill. The current method chosen is not equitable. It's a flat rate based on affordability alone. It doesn't account for the number of people in a household, square footage of the house, number of bedrooms or bathrooms. Mason County chose this because they don't have a way to measure flow. Sewer usage is like water usage per the diagram from the power point. I'm not sure why one hasn't look to other counties to check on averages. I heard it takes too much time to figure this out. Unfortunately, this community has paid high sewage rates from the beginning. If the State is mandating that urban growth areas must be connected to sewer, then more funds should be allocated from the state to help with projects that seem to nickel and dime small communities to keep up with the demands of operational and capital improvement costs. Belfair got help, why not give Allyn the same help. Create equitable increases to cover essential cost and create a quarterly capacity charge to help with capital improvements. Apply for grants that offset aging equipment now. Maybe charge more for initial hookups. Thank you, Cathy Olsen-Dennis From: HOWARD HUGHES To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Rustlewood Utility Rate Increase Date: Monday,April 22,2024 1:18:39 PM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. To whom it may concern, After the so-called Town hall at Rustlewood Community Hall last April 16th, several requested for information were made, some of which we had to go and get, other info such as capital expenditures with timeline were not made available. A piece of data obtained was operating costs from 2010 to 2023. Within this data it shows a lack of effort in maintaining the Rustlewood Water system. The actuals show expenditures of $30k for 2019, 2021, 2023 for water plan. All the while we continue to have brown water or no water. With these dollars being spend we are attempting to understand what this money was spend on. Clearly not our water. Looking forward from this info, how does Rustlewood get guarantees of work to be done and when? While a rate increase is a given, we - Rustlewood have no clear understanding of how the increase dollars would be spent. The community would like an understanding to th following questions: 1) what exactly will the rate increase cover and when? 2.) why has our water system been disregarded for years? Still having a jar of the brown water from last year, I will be taking that in for testing. The comment was made that Mason County is aware of this poor water quality and have known for year. It was also noted that Mason County has band-aided repairs which implies a non-permeant fix. Feel free to call if any question, Howard Hughes April 17, 2024 Commissioners Office 411 N 5th Street Shelton WA 98584 Re: April 23 meeting rate structures for sewer utilities I attended the outreach meeting last week. I could not hear most of the presentation but am responding based on my understanding. 1. Continued rate increases for NBCI system: The present rates have fully funded sill decrease by$ 375,000 for the last several rsThehsystem O shou should ebt waspaid off last year and therefore cash requirements w therefore be building a reserve at present rates and therefore there is no need for a rate increase. 2. A plan to build a multi million cash reserve over a ten year period seems unfair to NBCI users considering the system has never received any subsidies from the county or the state even though the initial representation by the county for$45 monthly user fees did not consider the construction cost overrun of about$ 7 million-from$ 18 million to $ 24. Users have now fully paid the additional debt incurred to fund that overrun. To suggest users should fund a reserve for unknown future capital requirements (needs not specified at this time) is unreasonable. Users who have paid capital costs since 2003 should not now be expected to pay for future needs. Future users bear that burden. n anthe 3. In terms of financial strength, NBCI is the flag ship.financial Rustlewood is small i comparison fiasco which continues at this time even with county's cost overrun of the Belfair system is a county and state subsidies. It is noteworthy that Belfair rates are less than NBCI. The county should not use NBCI strength to shoulder any other utility. 4. 1 recall the remaining debt associated with NBCI is a county GO debt(not a specific debt to be funded solely by users). We should be commended for paying this GO debt. Thank you for considering these observations. George D. Funk From: S N To: McKenzie Smith Subject: Rustlewood rate testimony Date: Tuesday,April 23,2024 6:32:13 AM Caution: External Email Warning! This email has originated from outside of the Mason County Network. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender, are expecting the email, and know the content is safe. If a link sends you to a website where you are asked to validate using your Account and Password, DO NOT DO SO! Instead, report the incident. Hello. I am writing to you regarding the Rustlewood rates. I am a teacher and am unable to attend the meeting. A major concern for many residents has been the quality of the water in Rustlewood. From attending last week's meeting, I realize folks are working to improve the issues. My water usage was shared with me yesterday via a phone conversation. I am still wondering what the output is for wastewater for my property. Neither pieces of data are shared with customers on our bills. Is it possible to start including this monthly info on our Rustlewood bill? As I understand it, Mason Co Public Works manages a few different systems for unincorporated Mason County. Water: Rustlewood and Beard's Cove. Sewer: Rustlewood, Belfair,North Bay/Case Inlet. I requested and had hoped to preview Rustlewood's budget and expenses spreadsheet prior to today's meeting. I did not see that info in my inbox. I believe these does should be available to the public? I could not find it online. One reason I want to see these does is because I am wondering about the efficiencies across the systems. Has there ever been an audit for how Mason County Public works spends money on the different systems?Who are the people who have jobs that support more than one system? How are salaries and benefits shared across systems? What are the expenditures that are being shared across systems? I would like to propose that the commissioners consider using the data from the past 11 months to set rates for the next year based on each customer's usage. I think looking at the data across quartiles then setting up a tiered system based on each property's use for water and sewer would be the most fair for Rustlewood residents. There are still unanswered questions. A major question has been: are there any bonds that are still unpaid for Rustlewood? If so,please share the details. Thank you for allowing customers to submit proposals in writing. Sydni Neves Kendra Rossi