Chapter 18.43
SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Sections:

18.43.010    Forest resource land (FRL) zone.

18.43.020    Public/public facilities (P/PF) zone.

18.43.030    Trails/open space/parks (T/OS/P) zone.

18.43.010 Forest resource land (FRL) zone.

A.    Intent. The FRL zone provides for agricultural, mineral, and forest uses and some commercial and utilities activities. The zone is primarily established in consideration of resource lands of long-term significance that are currently within the city of Rainier.

B.    Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the FRL zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min.)

Section 18.48.040

    Front:

0'

    Side:

0'

    Rear:

0'

    Garage/Carport:

0'

2. Impervious Surfaces

    Individual Water and Septic

5%

    Public Water and Individual Septic

100%

    Public Water and Sewer

100%

3. Landscaping

Section 18.48.100

4. Fencing

Section 18.48.040

    Height in any front yard (max.)

4'

    Height in any side yard (max.)

6'

    Height in any rear yard (max.)

6'

5. Building Height

Section 18.48.040

    Maximum

n/a

6. Environmental Standards

SEPA Review

Div. 4

Critical Area Buffers

Div. 5

    Wetlands

25 – 300'

    CARAs

protect water source

    Frequently Flooded Areas

50'

    Geologically Hazardous Areas

slope ht.

    Wildlife Habitat

varies

7. Signs

Section 18.48.130

8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater

Grading and Erosion Control

Chapter 12.08

Stormwater Mgmt.

Chapter 12.16

9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved)

C.    Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses

2. Parking (Chapter 18.45)

Use

Definition/
Standards

Permit

Minimum Required

Open Space Uses

 

 

    Forestry

18.44.030(B)

Y

n/a

    Agriculture

18.44.030(C)

Y

n/a

Residential Uses

 

 

    Detached Single-Family Unit

18.44.040(B)

Y

2 per DU

Commercial Uses

 

 

    Nursery

18.44.070(I)

Y

2 per 1,000 sf

+ 1 per 4,000 sf outdoor display area

+ 1 per employee

Transportation and Infrastructure Uses

 

 

    Utility Facility

18.44.100(C)

C

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

    Wireless Telecommunications Facility

18.44.100(E)

A/C

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

Accessory Uses

 

 

    Accessory Dwelling Unit

18.44.110(B)

A

1 per DU

    Bed and Breakfast

18.44.110(C)

Y

0.75 per LU

    Battery Charging Station

18.44.110(H)

Y

n/a

Temporary Uses

 

 

    Yard Sale

18.44.120(B)

Y

n/a

    Christmas Tree Sales

18.44.120(C)

Y

1 per 1,000 sf outdoor display area

+ 1 per employee

    Farm Stand

18.44.120(D)

Y

5 per 1,000 sf display area

    Temporary Shelter

18.44.120(F)

A

2 per DU

    Temporary Gravel Processing

18.44.120(G)

A

1 per employee

Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required
C = Conditional Use Permit required PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required

3. Performance Standards

Outdoor Storage

(Section 18.46.020)

    Recreational Vehicles

allowed if standards are met

    Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards

allowed if standards are met

    Shipping Containers and Compartments

Prohibited except during construction

Refuse and Recycling

(Section 18.46.030)

    Trash and recycling enclosure required

> 4 DUs and all nonresidential

Noise

(Section 18.46.040)

    Sound level at property line (max.)

75 dBA

Vibration

(Section 18.46.050)

Odors

(Section 18.46.060)

Light and Glare

(Section 18.46.070)

Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances

(Section 18.46.080)

D.    Lot Standards. (Reserved.)

E.    Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved.)

F.    Additional Zone-Specific Standards (Reserved.) (Ord. 665 § 30 (part), 2017)

18.43.020 Public/public facilities (P/PF) zone.

A.    Intent. The P/PF zone provides for moderate- and large-scale activities relating to the purposes of state and local governmental entities and semi-public institutions by providing necessary public services. The designation allows for the specialized needs of providing public services to all areas of Rainier.

B.    Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the P/PF zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min.)

Section 18.48.040

    Front:

case by case

    Side:

case by case

    Rear:

case by case

    Garage/Carport:

case by case

2. Impervious Surfaces

 

    Individual Water and Septic

75%

    Public Water and Individual Septic

100%

    Public Water and Sewer

100%

3. Landscaping

Section 18.48.100

4. Fencing

Section 18.48.040

    Height in any front yard (max.)

4'

    Height in any side yard (max.)

6'

    Height in any rear yard (max.)

6'

5. Building Height

Section 18.48.040

    Maximum

case by case

6. Environmental Standards

 

SEPA Review

Div. 4

Critical Area Buffers

Div. 5

    Wetlands

25 – 300'

    CARAs

protect water source

    Frequently Flooded Areas

50'

    Geologically Hazardous Areas

slope ht.

    Wildlife Habitat

varies

7. Signs

Section 18.48.130

8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater

    Grading and Erosion Control

Chapter 12.08

    Stormwater Mgmt.

Chapter 12.16

9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved)

C.    Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses

2. Parking (Chapter 18.45)

Use

Definition/
Standards

Permit

Minimum Required

Residential Uses

 

 

    Correctional Group Home

18.44.040(F)

PF

0.5 per bed

Lodging Uses

 

 

    Campground

18.44.050(C)

C

1 per campsite

+ 1 per 7.5 campsites

Institutional Uses

 

 

    Assembly

18.44.060(B)

C

Independent Calculation

    Day Care Center

18.44.060(C)

C

0.5 per employee

    School

18.44.060(D)

C

Independent Calculation

    Emergency Services

18.44.060(E)

C

Independent Calculation

Commercial Uses

 

 

    Mobile Food Vendor

18.44.070(F)

A

Independent Calculation

Amusement and Recreation

 

 

    Amusement

18.44.080(B)

C

3 per 1,000 sf

    Outdoor Recreation

18.44.080(C)

C

Independent Calculation

    Developed Recreation

18.44.080(D)

C

Independent Calculation

Industrial Uses

 

 

    Disposal

18.44.090(E)

PF

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

Transportation and Infrastructure Uses

 

 

    Parking

18.44.100(B)

C

n/a

    Utility Facility

18.44.100(C)

C

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

    Sewer Facility

18.44.100(D)

PF

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

    Wireless Telecommunications Facility

18.44.100(E)

A/C

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

Accessory Uses

 

 

    Battery Charging Station

18.44.110(H)

Y

n/a

Temporary Uses

 

 

    Temporary Shelter

18.44.120(F)

A

2 per DU

    Temporary Gravel Processing

18.44.130(G)

A

1 per employee

Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required
C = Conditional Use Permit required PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required

3. Performance Standards 

Outdoor Storage

(Section 18.46.020)

    Recreational Vehicles

allowed if standards are met

    Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards

Prohibited

    Shipping Containers and Compartments

Prohibited except during construction

Refuse and Recycling

(Section 18.46.030)

    Trash and recycling enclosure required

> 4 DUs and all nonresidential

Noise

(Section 18.46.040)

    Sound level at property line (max.)

75 dBA

Vibration

(Section 18.46.050)

Odors

(Section 18.46.060)

Light and Glare

(Section 18.46.070)

Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances

(Section 18.46.080)

D.    Lot Standards. (Reserved.)

E.    Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved.)

F.    Additional Zone-Specific Standards. (Reserved.) (Ord. 665 § 30 (part), 2017)

18.43.030 Trails/open space/parks (T/OS/P) zone.

A.    Intent. T/OS/P zone contains parcels that have parks and recreational activities and their associated accessory uses. The zone is meant to continue the allowance of these uses.

B.    Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the T/OS/P zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min.)

Section 18.48.040

    Front:

case by case

    Side:

case by case

    Rear:

case by case

    Garage/Carport:

case by case

2. Impervious Surfaces

    Individual Water and Septic

75%

    Public Water and Individual Septic

100%

    Public Water and Sewer

100%

3. Landscaping

Section 18.48.100

4. Fencing

Section 18.48.040

    Height in any front yard (max.)

4'

    Height in any side yard (max.)

6'

    Height in any rear yard (max.)

6'

5. Building Height

Section 18.48.040

    Maximum

case by case

6. Environmental Standards

SEPA Review

Div. 4

Critical Area Buffers

Div. 5

    Wetlands

25 – 300'

    CARAs

protect water source

    Frequently Flooded Areas

50'

    Geologically Hazardous Areas

slope ht.

    Wildlife Habitat

varies

7. Signs

Section 18.48.130

8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater

    Grading and Erosion Control

Chapter 12.08

    Stormwater Mgmt.

Chapter 12.16

9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved)

C.    Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses

2. Parking (Chapter 18.45)

Use

Definition/
Standards

Permit

Minimum Required

Lodging Uses

 

 

    Campground

18.44.050(C)

C

1 per campsite

+ 1 per 7.5 campsites

Commercial Uses

 

 

    Mobile Food Vendor

18.44.070(F)

A

Independent Calculation

Amusement and Recreation

 

 

    Amusement

18.44.080(B)

C

3 per 1,000 sf

    Outdoor Recreation

18.44.080(C)

C

Independent Calculation

    Developed Recreation

18.44.080(D)

C

Independent Calculation

Transportation and Infrastructure Uses

 

 

    Utility Facility

18.44.100(C)

C

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

    Wireless Telecommunications Facility

18.44.100(E)

A/C

1 per employee

+ 1 per stored vehicle

Accessory Uses

 

 

    Battery Charging Station

18.44.110(H)

Y

n/a

Temporary Uses

 

 

    Temporary Shelter

18.44.120(F)

A

2 per DU

    Temporary Gravel Processing

18.44.120(G)

A

1 per employee

Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required
C = Conditional Use Permit required PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required

3. Performance Standards 

Outdoor Storage

(Section 18.46.020)

    Recreational Vehicles

allowed if standards are met

    Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards

allowed if standards are met

    Shipping Containers and Compartments

Prohibited except during construction

Refuse and Recycling

(Section 18.46.030)

    Trash and recycling enclosure required

> 4 DUs and all nonresidential

Noise

(Section 18.46.040)

    Sound level at property line (max.)

75 dBA

Vibration

(Section 18.46.050)

Odors

(Section 18.46.060)

Light and Glare

(Section 18.46.070)

Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances

(Section 18.46.080)

D.    Lot Standards. (Reserved.)

E.    Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved).

F.    Additional Zone-Specific Standards. (Reserved). (Ord. 665 § 30 (part), 2017)