Chapter 14.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
14.04.020 Interpretation of provisions.
14.04.030 Official zoning map.
14.04.040 Official zoning map--Interpretation.
14.04.050 Comprehensive plan--Concurrency and consistency required.
14.04.060 Applicability of provisions.
14.04.010 Title.
This title shall be known as the Woodway zoning ordinance. (Ord. 202 § 1.01, 1987)
14.04.020 Interpretation of provisions.
A. The provisions of this title shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare of the Town.
B. Whenever the provisions of this title are found to be in irreconcilable conflict with the provisions of any other ordinances, the provisions of this title shall govern, unless such other ordinance is clearly intended as an amendment or repeal thereof. Provided, however, that the procedural provisions in WMC Title 14A shall govern over procedural provisions of this title.
C. The Mayor, or his or her designee, acting on his or her own initiative or in response to a written inquiry, may issue interpretations of any of the provisions of this title. A written inquiry by someone other than town staff shall be accompanied with the appropriate fee as specified in Section 3.32.010 in effect at the time the inquiry is submitted. An interpretation of the provisions of this title clarifies conflicting or ambiguous wording, or the scope or intent of the provisions of this title. An interpretation of the provisions of this title may not be used to amend this title. An interpretation of any provision of this title will be enforced as if it is part of this title. All interpretations of this title are available for public inspection and copying at the Town Hall during regular business hours. Interpretations shall be based on:
1. The defined or the common meaning, as applicable, of the words in the provision;
2. The purpose of the provision as expressed in the provision; and
3. The logical or likely meaning of the provision viewed in relation to the comprehensive plan, this chapter, this code as a whole, and other plans and studies prepared or adopted by the town.
D. The town shall issue an interpretation within thirty days of the date a request is submitted to the town or return the written inquiry to the party/parties requesting the interpretation with a request for clarification and/or additional information.
E. Any person who is aggrieved by an interpretation issued by the town may appeal that interpretation within fourteen days of the date of the interpretation. The appellant must file a letter of appeal indicating how the interpretation affects his or her property and presenting all relevant arguments or information on the correctness of the interpretation. The appellant shall include appeal fees as established by the town. The appeal will not be accepted unless it is accompanied by the required fee. An appeal of an interpretation shall be to the Town of Woodway Hearing Examiner in accordance with the provisions contained in WMC Chapter 2.56. (Ord. 04-431 § 15, 2004; Ord. 01-412 § 1 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2001: Ord. 202 § 1.02, 1987)
14.04.030 Official zoning map.*
The location, size, shape, area and boundaries of the zones to which the provisions of this title are applicable shall be delineated on the map entitled, "ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF WOODWAY," and such map and amendments thereto, adopted by the Town Council, signed by the mayor and Town Clerk, shall be filed with the county auditor as a part of this title. (Ord. 202 § 1.03, 1987)
* Editor’s Note: A copy of the zoning map may be found on page 132 of this code.
14.04.040 Official zoning map--Interpretation.
The boundaries of the zones, except where otherwise referenced, are intended to follow the line of zoned lots, centerlines of streets and alleys and the inner harbor line. (Ord. 202 § 1.05, 1987)
14.04.050 Comprehensive plan--Concurrency and consistency required.
A. The provisions of this title have been formulated and prepared in accordance with the comprehensive plan and amendments thereto as adopted by the Town.
B. All new developments within the Town shall be consistent with the provisions of the comprehensive plan, including but not limited to the following:
1. All developments within the Town shall be consistent with the land use plan map as adopted in the land use element of the comprehensive plan.
2. All developments within the Town shall be consistent with the applicable goals and policies of the comprehensive plan.
3. Developments shall not cause a reduction in the level of service for transportation facilities below the minimum level of service standards established within the comprehensive plan, unless improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of the development are made concurrent with the development.
For the purpose of this section, "concurrent with the development" is defined as the required improvements or strategies are in place at the time of occupancy, or that a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years of occupancy.
4. If concurrency cannot be met in accordance with the comprehensive plan and adopted development regulations, the Town has the right to disapprove the proposed development application. (Ord. 15-564 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2015: Ord. 202 § 1.04, 1987)
14.04.060 Applicability of provisions.
Except as provided in this title:
A. All construction, including additions, remodeling, alterations and relocation of any building or structure or parts thereof and any use of land in the Town must meet the regulations listed in this title, or amendments to this title, as permitted in the zoning area in which such land, building or structure is located.
B. Construction of any kind performed on any building or structure shall not exceed the height limits established by this title, or amendments to this title, for the zoning area in which such building or structure is located.
C. All buildings and structures must comply with the setback regulation of the zoning area in which such building or structure is located, as established by this title, or amendments to this title. These setback regulations establish an open space around buildings and structures, and this open space may not be encroached upon or reduced in any manner.
D. The yard and open spaces provided around a building or structure, as required by this title, shall not be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure.
E. Any improvements on a lot must adhere to the zone regulations in the zoning area in which it is located, regardless of the size of the lot. (Ord. 01-412 § 1 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2001: Ord. 202 § 1.06, 1987)