Ordinance 2639-02 - Laserfiche WebLink

E. Existing SCTF's: In the event a SCTF is legally sited in accordance with the provisions of this title, this does not preclude any subsequent siting of any risk potential activity described in section C (1) within the line of sight F. When evaluating an application for a SCTF consideration shall also be given to those siting provisions provided in RCW 71.09.250 (8). Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. Section 5. Emergency. It is necessary to pass this ordinance as an emergency. If not adopted as an emergency ordinance, the City may be preempted by the State in the regulation of the siting of secure community transition facilities. This is a public emergency ordinance necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of public health and safety. The City Council declares that an emergency exists and this ordinance shall take effect immediately. Section 6: General duty. It is expressly the purpose of this ordinance to provide for and promote the health, safety and welfare of the general public and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this ordinance. Nothing contained in this ordinance is intended nor shall be construed to create or form the basis of any liability on the part of the city, or its officers, employees or agents, for any injury or damage resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the city related in any manner to the enforcement of this ordinance by its officers, employees or agents. - 5