Chapter 12.14
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Sections:
12.14.020 Connection to state highway system.
12.14.030 Connection to other city streets.
12.14.040 Application and fees.
12.14.010 Approval required.
No access to a public right-of-way shall be constructed within the incorporated areas of the city of Blaine without express permission of the public works director. (Ord. 2713 § 1, 2008)
12.14.020 Connection to state highway system.
Chapter 47.50 RCW is hereby adopted by reference to provide for the regulation and control of vehicular access and connection points of ingress to, and egress from, the state highway system. In order to implement the requirements of Chapter 47.50 RCW, Chapters 468-51 and 468-52 WAC, together with all future amendments, are hereby adopted by reference. Where the term “government entity” or “the department” are used in these referenced WAC chapters in reference to administrative procedure, it is understood to mean the city of Blaine. Access to “limited access” highways, as defined by Chapter 47.52 RCW, shall require Washington State Department of Transportation approval. (Ord. 2713 § 1, 2008)
12.14.030 Connection to other city streets.
Access to city streets not covered by BMC 12.14.020 shall be governed by the most current edition of the city’s “Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards.” (Ord. 2713 § 1, 2008)
12.14.040 Application and fees.
All applicants for permits to connect to a public right-of-way shall file a written application using forms furnished by the public works department. Any application fees associated with this permit shall be adopted by resolution and included in the city’s unified fee schedule. Any such fees shall be paid prior to commencing work to construct access to the right-of-way. (Ord. 2713 § 1, 2008)