Chapter 17.35
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1)
Sections:
17.35.010 Intent.
17.35.020 Permitted uses.
17.35.030 Conditional uses.
17.35.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
17.35.050 Property development requirements.
17.35.010 Intent.
The R-1 district is included in the zoning regulations to achieve the following city objectives:
(1) To provide for the accommodation of low-density residential development within the corporate limits of the city.
(2) To reserve appropriately developed areas for single-family living.
(3) To protect the single-family dwellings from the lack of privacy associated with multiple-family dwellings.
(4) To preserve and enhance the amenities associated with residential development in varied topographic settings.
(5) To provide a variety of housing to satisfy individual preferences and financial capabilities. [Ord. 93 § 2.1.1, 1987].
17.35.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-1 zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Accessory building.
(b) Cluster development (see Chapter 17.255 CBMC).
(c) Single-family dwelling including manufactured homes which are subject to special siting standards.
(2) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Home occupation (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC).
(b) Child care facility (fewer than 13). [Ord. 206, 1994; Ord. 148 § 5, 1989; Ord. 93 § 2.1.2, 1987].
17.35.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-1 zoning district if authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.355 CBMC:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Group residential care facility.
(b) Planned unit development (see Chapter 17.270 CBMC).
(2) Civic Use Types. Buildings must be residential in appearance, maintain the character of the area, and maintain yards as required by Chapter 17.150 CBMC.
(a) Administrative service.
(b) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC).
(c) Community recreation.
(d) Educational service.
(e) Public safety service.
(f) Religious assembly.
(g) Utility and service – No outside equipment storage permitted.
(3) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Home occupation, retail sales on the premises (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC). [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 148 § 6, 1989; Ord. 93 § 2.1.3, 1987].
17.35.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-1 zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Duplex dwelling.
(b) Group residential.
(c) Mobile home or recreational vehicle on an individual lot, except that unoccupied recreational vehicles may be stored; provided, that they are not located within a vision clearance area.
(d) Multiple-family dwelling.
(e) Zero lot line development.
(2) Civic Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(3) Commercial Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(4) Agricultural use types.
(5) Industrial use types. [Ord. 148 § 7, 1989; Ord. 93 § 2.1.4, 1987].
17.35.050 Property development requirements.
The standards of Division III of this title, General Conditions, shall apply to all land and structures in the R-1 zone except as specifically regulated in this section.
(1) Lot Standards.
(a) Minimum area: 6,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum width: 40 feet.
(2) Building Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 35 percent of the total lot area.
(3) Building Height. No building or structure shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
(4) Yards. There are no yard requirements for the use, bus shelter, other than those imposed by building codes. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.1.5, 1987].