Chapter 20.24
SFMD DISTRICT – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – MEDIUM DENSITY
Sections:
20.24.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
20.24.030 Accessory buildings and uses permitted.
20.24.045 Prohibited uses and structures.
20.24.010 Intent.
The single-family residential – medium density district (SFMD) is intended to include lands away from the core town area that are specifically for one- and two-family dwelling units but with larger required minimum land area. Public utility services are a requirement for this district. The district is primarily for residential development providing larger area for yards and allowable accessory structures. [Ord. 1039 § 4, 2023.]
20.24.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
In the SFMD zone, the following uses and structures are permitted outright:
A. Single-family dwellings, including manufactured and modular dwellings.
B. Duplexes.
C. Home occupations.
D. A detached accessory dwelling unit with a footprint not to exceed 800 square feet, including an attached deck. [Ord. 1039 § 4, 2023.]
20.24.030 Accessory buildings and uses permitted.
In an SFMD zone, the following accessory buildings and uses, when customarily incidental and subordinate to the permitted principal uses and structures listed in WMC 20.24.020, are permitted:
A. Accessory dwelling units, as defined in Chapter 20.53 WMC;
B. Accessory buildings in conjunction with a permitted or conditional use such as a private garage, workshop or greenhouse;
C. Nets, gear and equipment must be stored inside an enclosed building;
D. Parks, playgrounds and greenspace. [Ord. 1047 § 6, 2023; Ord. 1039 § 4, 2023.]
20.24.040 Conditional uses.
In the SFMD zone, the following uses are authorized by a conditional use permit granted by the planning commission in accordance with Chapter 20.68 WMC:
A. In home childcare services;
B. Condominiums, townhouses, cluster housing and planned unit developments;
C. Municipal uses such as fire stations or sewer lift stations;
D. Vacation rental dwellings or bed and breakfast inns. [Ord. 1039 § 4, 2023.]
20.24.045 Prohibited uses and structures.
A. In the SFMD district, any use or structure which is not specifically authorized under WMC 20.24.020 through 20.24.040 is prohibited.
B. Any personal or commercial use which causes or may reasonably be expected to cause excessive noise per WMC 9.08.085 or odor nuisance.
C. Auto and boat repair services.
D. Conex/container vans.
E. Travel trailers, recreational vehicles and mobile homes as short-term or permanent residences.
F. Outside storage of broken/nonworking vehicles, boats, nets, gear or equipment. [Ord. 1039 § 4, 2023.]