Chapter 17.08
ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES

Sections:

17.08.010  Designation of zones.

17.08.020  Zoning maps.

17.08.030  Classification of territory.

17.08.040  Conformance with zoning regulations.

17.08.050  Zoning district boundary determination.

17.08.010 Designation of zones.

The zones hereby established and into which the city is divided are designated as follows:

R-A Rural Residential/Agricultural

O-S Open Space

R-1 Single-Family Residential

R-2 Duplex Residential

R-3 Multiple-Family Residential

P-D Planned Development Overlay

C-1 Neighborhood Commercial

C-2 General Commercial

C-3 Service Commercial

I Industrial

(Ord. 83-05 § 5, 1983)

17.08.020 Zoning maps.

The designations, locations, and boundaries of the zones listed in HMC 17.08.010 are set forth on the officially adopted zoning map or maps of the city on file in the office of the city clerk. The zoning map or maps and all notations, references, data and other information shown thereon and this title shall together constitute the zoning ordinance. (Ord. 83-05 § 5, 1983)

17.08.030 Classification of territory.

All territory within the city shall be classified as a part of that zoning district recommended by the commission and adopted by the city council in accordance with the general plan. All territory shall retain its classification unless and until it is otherwise zoned in the manner prescribed by law. The city may prezone unincorporated territory adjoining the city for the purpose of determining the zoning that will apply to such territory in the event of subsequent annexation to the city. The procedure for such prezoning shall be as prescribed in Chapter 17.92 HMC, and such prezoning shall become effective upon annexation of the territory to the city. (Ord. 83-05 § 5, 1983)

17.08.040 Conformance with zoning regulations.

Except as otherwise provided in this title:

A. No building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, altered, added to or enlarged nor shall any land, building, structure or premises be used, designated or intended to be used for any purpose, or in any manner other than is included among the uses listed in this title as permitted in the zone in which such building, land or premises is located.

B. No building or part thereof or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit designated in this title for the zone in which the building is located.

C. No building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be altered, enlarged, rebuilt, or moved into any zone, nor shall any open space be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity to the yard, building site area, and building location regulations designated in this title for the zone in which such building or open space is located.

D. No yard or other open space, off-street parking space, garage space, or loading space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title shall be considered as a yard or open space, off-street parking space, garage space, or loading space for any other building, and no yard or other open space, off-street parking space, garage space or loading space on one building site shall be considered as providing a yard or other open space, off-street parking space, garage space, or loading space for any other building site, except as otherwise provided in this title. (Ord. 83-05 § 5, 1983)

17.08.050 Zoning district boundary determination.

Where any uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of a zoning district as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A. Streets or Alleys. Where a zoning boundary line is indicated as following a street or alley, the centerlines of such streets or alleys shall be construed to be the boundaries of such zones.

B. Lot Lines. Where a zoning boundary line follows or coincides approximately with a lot line or a property ownership line, it shall be construed as following the lot line or property ownership line.

C. Scale on Map. Where a zoning boundary line is not indicated as following a street or alley and does not follow or coincide approximately with a lot line or property ownership line, the zoning boundary line shall be determined by the use of the scale designated on the zoning map.

D. Further Zoning Boundary Uncertainties. Where further uncertainty exists, the commission, upon receiving written application or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of the zoning boundary in question giving due consideration to the location indicated on the zoning map, the objectives of the zoning ordinance, the purposes set forth in the zoning district regulations and any previous actions of the city council or the commission. (Ord. 83-05 § 5, 1983)