Chapter 17.20
ZONE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.20.010 Permitted uses.
17.20.020 Accessory uses.
17.20.030 Conditional uses.
17.20.040 Dimensional standards.
17.20.010 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses are as follows:
A. One-family dwellings, but not to exceed one dwelling on any one lot; provided, that the lot abuts on a public street or private road;
B. Temporary construction offices within the tract or subdivision on which buildings are being erected and only for the duration of active construction;
C. Crop and tree farming, truck farming, and nurseries; provided no retail sales rooms or other retail buildings are maintained on the premises and provided further that the raising or keeping of livestock or poultry would not be permitted;
D. Travel trailers and recreational vehicles for occupied overnight parking are permitted for a six-month period during construction, provided the owner has a permit therefor. The owner may obtain a permit by paying the city a fee of five dollars after the purchasing of a building permit. All such vehicles shall have operable self-contained sanitary facilities or be connected to the city sewer system. The permit shall be prominently displayed on such vehicle so as to be visible on the abutting street;
E. Family day care homes, subject to licensing requirements of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and Fire Code requirements as set forth in Chapter 212-54 WAC;
F. Home occupations that involve no customers or other business-related visitors to the home business, no signs or other outward appearance that a business exists in the home, no delivery trucks, and no more than one individual residing within the home who is active in the home occupation business; provided, that if the planning director is given satisfactory proof of a physical disability of the individual wishing to engage in a home business or occupation, a volunteer or employee may assist in the home occupation. In addition, the home occupation must comply with the conditions for home occupation set forth in Section 17.56.060 and the fees for a home occupation permit as established by resolution of the city council must be paid. (Ord. 1363 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1283 § 7, 2004: Ord. 1205 § 3, 2001; Ord. 1061 § 27, 1997; Ord. 712 § 3 (part),
1983; Ord. 667 § 2, 1980: Ord. 415 § 4, 1970; Ord. 333 § 3 (part), 1965; Ord. 314 § 6A, 1962).
17.20.020 Accessory uses.
Accessory uses are as follows:
A. Attached or freestanding private garage, carport or combination thereof not to exceed fifty percent of the floor area of the principal structure, including basement area; provided, that all single-family residences, regardless of size, shall be allowed a minimum size private garage or carport of nine hundred sixty square feet. A garage larger than the standards set out herein shall be allowed as a conditional use under the conditions set forth under Section 17.20.030. Detached garages or carports must be no closer to the front property line than the principal structure on a lot.
B. Other accessory buildings collectively shall be twenty-five percent of the floor area of the principal structure, excluding the basement area, not to exceed six hundred square feet, provided that, regardless of size of the principal structure, other accessory buildings collectively may be at least three hundred square feet;
C. The renting of rooms to not more than two boarders or lodgers;
D. Agricultural uses with the exception of the keeping of livestock;
E. Not more than one each of a house trailer or truck, or two boats, may be stored in the rear yard area of any one zoning lot;
F. Repealed by Ord. 1022;
G. Fences:
1. Front yard: Forty-two inches maximum height. On corner lots, fences shall be limited to thirty-six inches in height for a distance of fifteen feet from the intersection of the property lines abutting the street and to forty-two inches for the remainder of the front yard facing on those streets.
Where two adjoining properties have front yards of differing depths, any fence built along the side yard between the two properties shall not exceed a height of forty-two inches adjacent to the front yard of either dwelling.
Front yard fence height may be increased to a maximum of four feet in those instances where a “family day care home, mini day care center and day care centers” have been established in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.56.080,
2. Side yard: Six feet maximum height,
3. Rear yard: Six feet maximum height,
4. Where there is a difference in grade between two adjoining properties, the base line for the fence height shall be the median of the difference between the grades of the two properties;
H. Covered patios:
1. A freestanding covered patio must meet the standards of this section. If the covered patio is attached to a dwelling, it is to be considered as a part of that dwelling,
2. Height limit: Ten feet; provided however, that a fireplace flue may extend beyond the maximum height limit to a height of not over thirteen feet,
3. Area of limit must not exceed provision of Section 17.16.020;
I. Swimming pools:
1. All swimming pools must be located behind the front yard setback line and the yard or area around them must be enclosed by a fence of not less than five feet in height. At least a five-foot setback from all side and rear property lines must be maintained;
J. Cold storage warehouse, but only for produce grown on the premises, may be permitted accessory to the agricultural use of land;
K. Tenant residences; provided that they are located behind the minimum setback distances prescribed for the district, may be permitted accessory to the agricultural use of land. (Ord. 1099 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1071 § 3, 1997; Ord. 1022 § 3, 1995; Ord. 897 § 2, 1990; Ord. 886 § 3, 1989; Ord. 333 § 3 (part), 1965: Ord. 314 § 6B, 1962).
17.20.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses are as follows:
A. Accessory Dwelling Units. One accessory dwelling unit is permitted provided all of the following conditions are met:
1. Either the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit must be occupied by the owner of the property;
2. The total number of occupants of both the primary residence and the accessory dwelling unit combined may not exceed the maximum number established by the definition of family in Section 17.08.290;
3. The accessory dwelling unit shall contain not less than three hundred square feet and not more than one thousand square feet, excluding any related garage area; provided, if the accessory dwelling unit is completely located on a single floor, the planning director may allow increased size in order to efficiently use all for area, so long as all their standards set forth in this section are met;
4. The square footage of the accessory dwelling unit, excluding any garage area, shall not exceed forty percent of the total square footage of the primary residence and accessory dwelling unit combined, except for a unit completely located on one floor as provided in subsection (A)(3) above;
5. There shall be one off-street parking space provided for the accessory dwelling unit, in addition to any off-street parking spaces required for the primary residence;
6. The construction of a second entry door facing on a street front for entrance into an accessory unit is prohibited. New entrances not facing a street front are permitted on the sides and rear of a house, or on the front side facing on a street where no other door exists; provided that existing single-family structures with two or more entry doors facing on a street shall not be prohibited from using one of the doors to access the accessory dwelling unit;
7. The accessory dwelling unit shall meet all construction and utility code standards including, but not limited to, building, fire, plumbing, and Title 13, regulating water and sewers, all as now exist or as may be hereafter amended;
8. Accessory dwelling units must be screened from neighboring properties with a six-foot height solid visual barrier where necessary to protect abutting property owners’ privacy;
9. Accessory dwelling units may not be permitted in accessory structures detached from the primary residence, including but not limited to detached garages, guest cottages, or workshops;
10. Accessory dwelling units may not be permitted in homes approved for home occupations or bed and breakfast, unless the property owner relinquishes such approval; and
11. The presence of an accessory dwelling unit must be clearly identified on each entrance by proper numbering;
12. Violations and Penalty.
a. The first and second violations of the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars. Third and subsequent offenses shall be a misdemeanor. Each day shall constitute a separate violation.
b. There shall be a six-month period from the date of passage of the ordinance codifying this section, whereby previously established accessory dwelling units shall be allowed to apply for approval as an accessory dwelling unit with no penalty. After such time, penalties may be assessed.
B. Bed and breakfast under conditions set forth in Chapter 17.56.
C. Churches under conditions set forth in Chapter 17.56.
D. Historical site or structure under conditions set forth in Section 17.56.200.
E. Home occupations, not meeting the permitted use criteria set forth in Section 17.20.010F, under conditions set forth in Chapter 17.56.
F. Mini day care centers, and day care centers within churches and other semipublic building, under conditions set forth in Chapter 17.56.
G. Municipal buildings under conditions set forth in Chapter 17.56.
H. Parks and playgrounds, including park buildings.
I. Public schools and private schools offering curricula similar to public schools under conditions set forth in Chapter 17.56.
J. Telephone exchanges, electrical substations and similar uses of public service corporations provided they are either:
1. Completely enclosed within buildings which conform to and harmonize with surrounding buildings as to type of architecture and landscaping and comply with the setback requirements of the R-1 zone; or
2. If the use is of an outdoor nature, such as a neighborhood electric substation, it shall be completely enclosed by a view-obscuring fence or hedge with the exterior grounds landscaped and the enclosure to meet the following setback requirements:
a. Front yard: Thirty feet;
b. Side yard: Twenty feet;
c. Rear yard: Ten feet if abutting on alley, otherwise twenty feet.
K. Garage and carport sizes larger than fifty percent of the floor area of the principal structure, including basement area; provided, that any detached garage or carport must be no closer to the front property line than the principal structure on a lot. (Ord. 1205 § 4, 2001; Ord. 1099 § 2, 1998; Ord. 1058 § 2, 1996; Ord. 1041 § 1, 1996; Ord. 742 § 1, 1984: Ord. 712 § 3 (part), 1983; Ord. 625 § 1 (part), 1979; Ord. 415 § 5, 1970; Ord. 314 § 6C, 1962).
17.20.040 Dimensional standards.
Dimensional standards are as follows:
A. Minimum lot area: Six thousand square feet;
B. Minimum width of lot at building line: Sixty feet;
C. Minimum lot depth: Ninety feet;
D. Maximum building height: Thirty feet;
E. Maximum land coverage: Thirty percent for all buildings;
F. Minimum setback distances, except as specifically provided in this chapter or Chapter 17.56 for a particular use, are as follows:
1. Front yard: Twenty-five feet;
2. Rear yard: Twenty feet;
3. Side yard: Five feet;
4. Detached accessory buildings adjacent to alleys shall maintain a minimum of a five-foot side and rear yard setback; and
5. Corner lot buildings: Buildings on corner lots shall observe the minimum front yard setback on one side and a fifteen-foot setback on the second front yard except that in the case of a garage or carport the setback shall be at least twenty feet. (Ord. 1071 § 4, 1997; Ord. 935 § 4, 1992; Ord. 741 § 1, 1984: Ord. 665 § 1, 1980; Ord. 632 § 1, 1979: Ord. 314 § 6D, 1962).