Chapter 17.60
RESTRICTED WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-W)
Sections:
17.60.010 Intent.
17.60.020 Permitted uses.
17.60.030 Conditional uses.
17.60.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
17.60.050 Property development requirements.
17.60.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this section to set forth special land development regulations and review requirements on all proposed public or private development within the designated R-W areas in order to promote the following city objectives:
(1) To provide essential protection to designated waterfront areas from pollution and erosion.
(2) To ensure that, where possible, public vehicular and/or pedestrian access to the waterfront are provided and maintained.
(3) To encourage excellence of design through the best possible arrangement, location and development of permitted urban activities.
(4) To encourage the concentration of multiple-family dwellings, and other dwelling unit types by clustering and/or other appropriate means in order to maintain sufficient amount of open space without prohibiting the use of the land for residential purposes.
(5) To ensure that urban development will enhance and preserve of the R-W district. [Ord. 93 § 2.6.1, 1987].
17.60.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-W zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Accessory building.
(b) Child care facility (fewer than 13).
(c) Cluster development (see Chapter 17.255 CBMC).
(d) Duplex dwelling.
(e) Multiple-family dwelling.
(f) Planned unit development (see Chapter 17.270 CBMC).
(g) Single-family dwelling.
(h) Zero lot line development (see Chapter 17.150 CBMC).
(2) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Home occupation (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC).
(b) Tourist habitation – Bed and breakfast. [Ord. 206, 1994; Ord. 148 §§ 14, 17, 1989; Ord. 93 § 2.6.2, 1987].
17.60.030 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted in the R-W zoning district if authorized in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.355 CBMC:
(1) Residential Use Types.
(a) Group residential.
(b) Group residential care facility.
(c) Multiple-family dwelling greater than 35 feet in height.
(2) Civic Use Types. Buildings must be residential in appearance, maintain the character of the area, and maintain yards as required in Chapter 17.150 CBMC.
(a) Bus shelter (administrative conditional use, see Chapter 17.355 CBMC).
(b) Community recreation.
(c) Educational service.
(d) Lodge, club, fraternal, or civic assembly.
(e) Religious assembly.
(f) Utility and service.
(3) Commercial Use Types.
(a) Child care facility.
(b) Convenience sales and personal service (see Chapter 17.265 CBMC).
(c) Home occupation, retail sales on the premises (see Chapter 17.260 CBMC). [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.6.3, 1987].
17.60.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-W zoning district:
(1) Residential Use Types. 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.
(2) Civic Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(3) Commercial Use Types. Not specifically mentioned.
(4) Agricultural use types.
(5) Industrial use types. [Ord. 93 § 2.6.4, 1987].
17.60.050 Property development requirements.
The standards of Division III of this title, General Conditions, shall apply to all land and structures in the R-W zone except as specifically regulated in this section.
(1) Site Plan and Architectural Review. Site plan and architectural review and approval shall be required for the establishment or change of any use in the R-W district, excepting single-family units when located on individual lots and bus shelters.
(2) Lot Standards.
(a) Minimum Area. Lot area shall not be less than that shown in Table 17.60.050.
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Number of Units |
Square Feet |
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1 |
6,000 |
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2 |
7,200 |
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3 |
7,200 plus 1,200 for each additional |
(b) Minimum Width. Each lot shall have a minimum width of 40 feet.
(3) Building Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 44 percent of the total lot area.
(4) Building Height. No single-family, duplex or accessory building or structure shall have a height greater than three stories, not to exceed 35 feet. Any multiple-family dwelling greater than 35 feet in height shall require a conditional use permit.
(5) Yards. There are no yard requirements for the use, bus shelter, other than those imposed by building codes. [Ord. 309, 2001; Ord. 93 § 2.6.5, 1987].