Title
Approval of an Ordinance to Adopt Code Amendments Related to Olympia Municipal Code Chapters 15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 Related to Park Impact Fees
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Finance Committee recommends approval of an ordinance amending the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) chapters 15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 related to Park Impact Fees in compliance with State law.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve, on first reading and forward to second reading, an ordinance amending the OMC chapters 15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 related to Park Impact Fees in compliance with State law.
Report
Issue:
Whether approve, on first reading and forward to second reading, an ordinance amending the OMC chapters 15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 related to Park Impact Fees in compliance with State law.
Staff Contact:
Laura Keehan, Director of Parks Planning & Maintenance, Parks Arts and Recreation, 360.570.5855
Tammy LeDoux, Finance & Policy Coordinator, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8053
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The proposed changes to OMC Chapters 15.04, 15.08, and 15.16 are to update code sections related to the new park impact fee methodology approved by City Council on June 2, 2026. These revisions address administrative updates and clarify existing language.
In 2023, the Washington State Legislature adopted Senate Bill 5258, amending RCW 82.02.060 to require park impact fee schedules to reflect the proportionate impact of different housing unit types. The law requires lower park impact fees for smaller housing units based on square footage, number of bedrooms, or trips generated. The City must adopt a compliant methodology within six months of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, requiring implementation by June 30, 2026.
The City hired FCS Group to scale the current park impact fees to comply with this recent change in State law. The existing methodology determines fees by dwelling type; the proposed met...
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