ISLAND COUNTY CODE  


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    A Codification of the General Ordinances of
    Island County, Washington

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    Republished in 2014

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    PREFACE

    This Code constitutes a republication of the general and permanent ordinances and resolutions of Island County, Washington, and is intended to be a useful manual and ready reference for all citizens. All ordinances and resolutions not repealed, of a general or permanent nature, are conveniently arranged in this volume by subject.

    The Code is organized by subject matter under an expandable three-factor decimal numbering system which is designed to facilitate supplementation without disturbing the numbering of existing provisions. Each section number designates, in sequence, the numbers of the title, chapter, and section. Thus, section 2.12.040 is section .040, located in chapter 2.12 of title 2. In most instances, sections are numbered by tens (.010, .020, .030, etc.), leaving nine vacant positions between original sections to accommodate future provisions. Similarly, chapters and titles are numbered to provide for internal expansion.

    In parentheses following each section is a legislative history identifying the specific sources for the provisions of that section. Beginning with the 2014 republication, legislation can be tracked using the "code comparative table."

    The Island County Code may be found in its entirety at www.municode.com, the website of the official code publisher and on-line host for the Island County Code, Municipal Code Corporation. Island County's website, www.islandcounty.net, includes a link to Municipal Code Corporation's website as well.

    Code provisions are from time-to-time amended, repealed, or supplemented by later-enacted legislation. To ensure that a relevant current Code section is up-to-date since the last supplement published in this book, you should visit www.municode.com, which provides access to ordinances and resolutions which have been adopted, but not yet codified.

    This 2014 republication brings the Code up to date through Ordinance No. C-75-14, adopted September 22, 2014.

    Acknowledgments

    This republication was under the direct supervision of Katrina Hansen, Editor, of the Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida. Credit is gratefully given to the other members of the publisher's staff for their sincere interest and able assistance throughout the project.

    The publisher is most grateful to Patti Switzer, Civil Legal Assistant, for her cooperation and assistance during the progress of the work on this republication. It is hoped that her efforts and those of the publisher have resulted in a Code of Ordinances which will make the active law of the county readily accessible to all citizens and which will be a valuable tool in the day-to-day administration of the county's affairs.

    HOW TO USE YOUR CODE

    This Code is organized to make the laws of the county as accessible as possible to county officials, county employees and private citizens. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with some of the important elements of this Code.

    Numbering System.

    The numbering system is the backbone of a Code of Ordinances; Municipal Code Corporation uses a unique and versatile numbering structure that allows for easy expansion and amendment of this Code. It is based on three tiers, beginning with title, then chapter, and ending with section. Each part is represented in the Code section number. For example, section 2.04.010 is section .010, in chapter 2.04 of title 2.

    Title.

    A title is a broad category under which ordinances on a related subject are compiled. This Code contains about 17 titles. The titles in this Code are separated by tabbed divider pages for quick reference. Some titles may be Reserved for later use.

    Chapter.

    Chapters deal with more specific subjects, and are often derived from one ordinance. All of the chapters on a related subject are grouped in one title. The chapters are numbered so that new chapters which should logically be placed near certain existing chapters can be added at a later time without renumbering existing material.

    Section.

    Each section of the Code contains substantive ordinance material. The sections are numbered by "tens" to allow for expansion of the Code without renumbering.

    Tables of Contents.

    There are many tables of contents in this Code to assist in locating specific information. At the beginning of the Code is the main table of contents listing each title. In addition, each title and chapter has its own table of contents listing the chapters and sections, respectively.

    Ordinance History Note.

    At the end of each Code section, you will find an "ordinance history note," which lists the underlying ordinances for that section. The ordinances are listed by number, section (if applicable) and year. (Example: (Ord. No. 272, § 1, 10-12-1992).)

    Beginning with the 2014 republication, ordinance history notes will be amended with the most recent ordinance added to the end. These history notes can be cross referenced to the code comparative table appearing at the back of the volume preceding the index.

    Statutory References.

    The statutory references direct the Code user to those portions of the state statutes that are applicable to the laws of the municipality. As the statutes are revised, these references will be updated.

    Code Comparative Table.

    In 2014, a code comparative table was added for use in tracking legislative history. Located in the back of this volume, this table is a chronological listing of each ordinance considered for codification. The code comparative table specifies the ordinance number, adoption date, and the disposition within the Code of each ordinance. By use of the code comparative table, the reader can locate any section of the Code as supplemented, and any subsequent ordinance included herein.

    Index.

    If you are not certain where to look for a particular subject in this Code, start with the index. This is an alphabetical multi-tier subject index which uses section numbers as the reference, and cross-references where necessary. Look for the main heading of the subject you need, then the appropriate subheadings:

    BUSINESS LICENSE

    See also BUSINESS TAX
    Fee 5.04.030
    Required when 5.04.010

    The index will be updated as necessary when the Code text is amended.

    Instruction Sheet.

    Each supplement to the new Code will be accompanied by an instruction sheet. The instruction sheet will tell the Code user the date of the most recent supplement and the last ordinance contained in that supplement. It will then list the pages that must be pulled from the Code and the new pages that must be inserted. Following these instructions carefully will ensure that the Code is kept accurate and current. Removed pages should be kept for future reference.

    Page Numbers.

    When originally published, the pages of this Code were consecutively numbered. When new pages are inserted between existing pages, the pages will follow a "point numbering system." (Example: 32, 32.1, 32.2, 32.2.1, 32.2.2., 33).

    Electronic Submission.

    In the interests of accuracy and speed, we encourage you to submit your ordinances electronically if at all possible. We can accept most any file format, including Word, WordPerfect or text files. If possible, please send them in Word format, any version. You can send files to us as an e-mail attachment, by FTP, on a diskette or CD-ROM. Electronic files enable us not only to get you your Code more quickly but also reduce the number of errors. Our e-mail address is: ords@municode.com .

    For hard copy, send two copies of all ordinances passed to:

    Municipal Code Corporation
    P.O. Box 2235
    Tallahassee, FL 32316

    Customer Service.

    If you have any questions about this Code or our services, please contact Municipal Code Corporation at 1-800-262-2633 or:

    Municipal Code Corporation
    1700 Capital Circle SW
    Tallahassee, FL 32310