Chapter 17.46
WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (WR)
Sections:
17.46.010 Intent.
17.46.020 Permitted uses.
17.46.030 Conditional uses.
17.46.040 Development standards.
17.46.050 Site plans.
17.46.060 Maximum height of structures.
17.46.070 Parking and loading facilities.
17.46.080 Signs.
17.46.090 Design.
17.46.010 Intent.
This district recognizes those areas of the shoreline that are characterized by single-family residences. It is intended that development occur that is respectful of the shoreline and surrounding properties while permitting a limited mix of residential structure types. (Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.46.020 Permitted uses.
Refer to Chapter 17.14 GHMC for uses permitted in the WR district. (Ord. 1045 § 59, 2006).
17.46.030 Conditional uses.
Refer to Chapter 17.14 GHMC for uses conditionally permitted in the WR district. (Ord. 1045 § 61, 2006).
17.46.040 Development standards.
A minimum lot area for new subdivisions is not specified. The minimum development standards are as follows:
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Single-Family Dwelling |
Duplex Dwelling |
Non-residential Dwelling |
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A. Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)1 |
7,000 |
14,000 |
12,000 |
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B. Minimum lot width |
70' |
50' |
50' |
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C. Minimum front yard2 |
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D. Minimum side yard2 |
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E. Minimum rear yard2 |
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F. Minimum yard abutting tidelands |
0' |
0' |
0' |
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G. Maximum site impervious coverage |
40% |
45% |
50% |
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H. Density |
4 dwelling units per acre |
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I. Maximum gross floor area including garages, attached and detached3 |
4,000 square feet per lot |
4,000 square feet per lot |
4,000 square feet per lot |
1An undersized lot or parcel shall qualify as a building site if such lot is a lot of record.
2The setbacks of GHMC 17.99.310 and 17.99.320 are applicable in the WR district.
3Historic net sheds as defined in GHMC 17.04.615 shall be excluded from the maximum gross floor area requirements above.
(Ord. 1131 § 13, 2008; Ord. 1070 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1008 § 6, 2005; Ord. 982 § 1, 2005; Ord. 975 § 54, 2004; Ord. 725 § 3, 1996; Ord. 710 § 52, 1996; Ord. 598 § 3, 1991; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.46.050 Site plans.
Before a building permit will be issued in the waterfront residential district, the site plan review process as specified in Chapter 17.96 GHMC shall be followed, except in the case of a building permit for single-family dwelling or duplex dwelling. (Ord. 1045 § 62, 2006; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.46.060 Maximum height of structures.
In a WR district, all buildings and structures shall not exceed the height limits defined in GHMC 17.99.510(A)(2). (Ord. 975 § 55, 2004; Ord. 710 § 53, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.46.070 Parking and loading facilities.
In a waterfront residential district, parking and loading facilities on private property shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.72 GHMC. Although historic net sheds are excluded from the maximum gross floor area requirements in GHMC 17.46.040, this exclusion shall not affect the calculation of the parking requirements. (Ord. 1070 § 3, 2007; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.46.080 Signs.
In a waterfront residential district, signs may be allowed in conjunction with any permitted or conditional use subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.80 GHMC. (Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).
17.46.090 Design.
Development in the WR district shall conform to the design and development standards contained in Chapter 17.99 GHMC. Duplex dwellings shall conform to the design standards defined for single-family dwellings in Chapter 17.99 GHMC. (Ord. 1045 § 63, 2006; Ord. 975 § 56, 2004).