Chapter 18.44
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sections:
18.44.010 Purpose.
18.44.020 Accessory structures.
18.44.025 Accessory dwelling units.
18.44.030 Exception to height limitations.
18.44.040 Exceptions to setback requirements.
18.44.050 Places of habitation.
18.44.060 Clear view triangle.
18.44.070 Residential performance standards.
18.44.080 Livestock and poultry standards.
18.44.090 Pedestrian and/or bicycle access.
18.44.100 Caretaker’s residence.
Prior legislation: Ord. 660.
18.44.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the general regulations is to provide a concise reference to requirements that are common to many different zoning districts, thereby providing a more efficient utilization of this title. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.020 Accessory structures.
(1) Accessory structures shall not be used as a place of human habitation.
(2) All accessory structures shall observe a five-foot setback in the side and rear yard areas.
(3) No accessory structure shall occupy any part of a required front yard area. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.025 Accessory dwelling units.
An accessory dwelling unit, as defined in Chapter 18.10 EMC, shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per building lot or home site in conjunction with a single-family structure, even if such structure is built on more than one platted lot;
(2) An accessory dwelling unit may be attached to, created within, or detached from a new or existing primary single-family dwelling unit;
(3) The property owner (which shall include title holders and contract purchasers) shall occupy either the primary unit or the accessory unit as their permanent residence;
(4) The accessory dwelling unit will require one parking space, which is in addition to any off-street spaces required for the primary single-family dwelling unit;
(5) The floor area for the accessory dwelling unit shall in no case exceed 900 square feet, nor be less than 300 square feet, and the accessory dwelling unit shall contain no more than two bedrooms. Additionally, the square footage of the accessory dwelling unit shall be no more than 50 percent of the area of the primary single-family dwelling;
(6) An accessory dwelling unit, together with the primary single-family dwelling unit and other accessory buildings or structures with which it is associated, shall conform to all other provisions of this code, and no variance of yard setback or building lot coverage requirements will be granted;
(7) The accessory dwelling unit shall meet the minimum requirements of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, health district and all other local, state and federal agencies;
(8) The accessory dwelling unit must be connected to the water and sewer utilities of the dwelling unit and may not have separate services;
(9) Future subdivision would require compliance with all applicable parts of the city of Entiat including, without limitation, water and sewer hook-up; and
(10) Conversions of accessory storage structures, including without limitation garages and carports, to accessory dwelling units shall only occur when that existing structure meets the required yard setbacks for a residence, including without limitation the rear and side yard requirements. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.030 Exception to height limitations.
The height limitations contained within each zoning district chapter do not apply, and are not limited, to the following: spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, chimneys, flagpoles, smoke stacks, transmission towers, utility poles, radio and television towers, roof-top mechanical and ventilation equipment, or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above roof level and not used or intended to be used for human occupancy. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.040 Exceptions to setback requirements.
(1) Eaves, cornices, awnings, or other architectural projections may extend two feet into required front, side or rear yard areas.
(2) Covered patios, not exceeding 200 square feet, may extend into the rear setback 10 feet.
(3) Steps or decks of 30 inches or less in height may project into required setback areas.
(4) A lot in a district that permits residential uses when joined on one or both sides by lots on which primary structures are set back less than the district minimum may observe a required front yard setback equal to the average of adjacent primary structures or the average of the district minimum and an adjoining structure.
(5) All structures in residential zones shall set back at least 55 feet from the right-of-way nearest the undedicated side of any half-street.
(6) All structures in all zones that front on a state highway shall be set back 80 feet from the centerline or 50 feet from the right-of-way, whichever is greater. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.050 Places of habitation.
Recreational vehicles are prohibited as places of habitation when located outside of approved mobile home parks, or other areas having specific city authorization for such use. At no time shall recreational vehicles be used as permanent places of habitation. Recreational vehicles may be used for visitors for a total of 30 days in any 12-month period, provided it is parked on a lot that has an existing, permanent residential dwelling already constructed. Recreational vehicles may be used for temporary living purposes during the construction of a residence subject to all of the following conditions:
(1) A valid building permit for the residential dwelling has been issued by the city;
(2) Substantial progress is being made toward completing the construction of the residential dwelling for which the building permit was issued, as determined by the city;
(3) A written request is received by the city asking permission to use a recreational vehicle for temporary living purposes during construction of a residential dwelling, and specific written authorization from the city is granted with an identified start date for using the recreational vehicle for the stated purpose;
(4) The recreational vehicle is located on the same lot as the residential dwelling that is being constructed;
(5) The recreational vehicle is connected to the city’s water and wastewater services;
(6) Only one recreational vehicle is allowed;
(7) The same recreational vehicle shall be used for the duration of the authorized use, unless written authorization is requested by the owner and granted by the city to change the recreational vehicle. A change in the recreational vehicle used for the temporary living quarters for residential dwelling construction purposes shall not alter the allowed duration of the temporary living quarters use as established by the city; and
(8) The recreational vehicle shall be removed from the site and the temporary living use shall be discontinued at the completion of the construction of the residential dwelling or within one year of the start of the use of the recreational vehicle for temporary living purposes, as documented by the city, whichever occurs first. No extensions to this time line shall be granted. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.060 Clear view triangle.
(1) A clear view triangle shall be maintained for vision safety purposes on all corner lots, driveways and intersecting public/private roads. No fence, sign, utility structure, associated landscaping or any other sight obstruction between 42 inches and eight feet in height above the existing road grade shall be placed or maintained within the triangle.
(2) The clear view triangle shall be established as follows:
(a) At street intersections it shall be determined by measuring 25 feet from the point of intersection of the two property lines, along the property lines adjacent to each street. The third side of the triangle shall be a line connecting the end points of the first two sides of the triangle.
(b) At a driveway intersection with a street right-of-way it shall be determined by measuring 15 feet along the road right-of-way and 15 feet along the edges of the driveway, beginning at the respective points of the intersection. The third side of the triangle shall be a line connecting the end points of the first two sides of the triangle. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.070 Residential performance standards.
All residential dwellings permitted in the city of Entiat shall meet the following provisions. Manufactured home placement within manufactured home parks, in existence prior to adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, is excluded from these provisions:
(1) Minimum Width. The minimum width of the main body of a residence on a site shall not be less than 24 feet;
(2) Minimum living space floor area: 900 square feet for a single-family structure and 720 square feet per dwelling unit for multifamily structures;
(3) Minimum roof pitch: three feet vertical distance for every 12 feet horizontal distance; however, nothing in this section shall prevent a site-built home from using a roof with less pitch, provided the design, engineering and construction ensure the structure maintains the adopted snow load requirements;
(4) Foundation. A manufactured home shall have a foundation or skirting that is similar in appearance to foundations of housing built on-site; and
(5) Manufactured homes shall be recessed (pit set) to achieve 15 inches or less above the finished grade of the lot.
(6) As allowed in EMC 18.40.020, District use chart, designated manufactured homes and manufactured homes located on individual lots, parcels or tracts of land shall be no more than 12 years old from the date of manufacture, at the time the placement permit application is submitted, which is determined by the date affixed to the home by the manufacturer or as listed on the deed or title identifying the date of construction. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.080 Livestock and poultry standards.
Livestock and poultry are permitted within different zoning districts as determined by EMC 18.40.020, District use chart, provided the property ownership is at least one contiguous acre in size or greater and the following minimum standards are met:
(1) The minimum pasture area maintained for each animal shall be as listed below:
(a) One acre per each horse, pony, mule, cow and/or other similar size animal.
(b) One-half acre per each sheep, goat or other similar size animal.
(c) Twelve poultry per acre. Poultry may include any combination of chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits and similar type animals.
(d) No swine, pigs, hogs or similar animals are allowed inside the city limits.
Example: The minimum land area required for one sheep and one horse shall be one and one-half acres maintained in pasture as described below.
(2) The property shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition so as to be free from offensive odors, fly breeding, dust and general nuisances and shall be in compliance with health district regulations.
(3) All livestock and poultry shall be kept in enclosures so constructed and maintained as to prevent the livestock from breaking through, out, or over the same and roaming at large through the city.
(4) Adequate measures shall be taken to properly dispose of animal wastes. Accumulations of animal waste shall be prohibited from being stored closer than 100 feet from any off-premises dwelling and/or any domestic or irrigation wells, and all accumulations of manure or refuse shall not be stored in excess of one week. Accumulated waste shall be prohibited within 200 feet of any domestic or irrigation well. Furthermore, all animals kept within the city shall be kept in a humane fashion and shall not create a noxious, foul or offensive condition.
(5) Barns, shelters or other buildings or structures for the keeping or feeding of cattle, horses, goats, sheep, poultry, swine or other similar shelters for animals or birds shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any off-premises residential dwelling.
(6) Pastures are defined as that area which is enclosed within a perimeter fence, and shall not include that portion of the property used for residential purposes. Pasture areas shall be maintained with a permanent, uniform vegetative top cover and shall be kept free of noxious weeds.
(7) Any future division of property must comply with the minimum standards above. The minimum pasture area and condition requirements must be met by each additional individual lot or parcel, including the original parcel of record, in order to maintain livestock or poultry on the property.
(8) Exotic or unique animals shall be classified within one of the above categories according to similar size, weight, or type of animal, as determined by the director, and subject to the applicable regulations. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 617 § 1, 2004; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003)
18.44.090 Pedestrian and/or bicycle access.
All land development, uses and activities shall ensure provisions are made for safe and convenient pedestrian and/or bicycle access circulation systems that link lots, tracts, and/or buildings to adjoining parks and trail systems. Trail systems shall provide continuity of public access and/or facilitate their eventual connection to other areas incrementally through time.
(1) Trail improvements and easements/tracts of land shall be provided whenever a division of land or other development activity occurs for residential, commercial, industrial, and/or recreation development when near parks, recreation areas, schools, churches, dead-end roads, bodies of water such as rivers or lakes, existing/future trails, public facilities and/or other similar activities and facilities.
(2) The dimensions of the linkage system shall have a minimum easement width of 10 feet with a minimum width of six feet improved with gravel, asphalt or other similar all-weather surface materials. Linkage corridors may be bridged or partially covered but are intended for pedestrian movement through the entire length of the corridor.
(3) Maintenance of any trail corridor or improvement retained in private ownership shall be the responsibility of the owner or other separate entity capable of long-term maintenance and operation in a manner acceptable to the city. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007)
18.44.100 Caretaker’s residence.
Caretaker’s residences shall be located on a second story or behind retail space located along the street frontage. (Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007)