Chapter 18.27
RESIDENTIAL 3A ZONE
Sections:
18.27.010 Intent.
The R-3A zone is intended to comprise areas for single-family and duplex uses with conditional use options for the development of higher density multifamily uses and for essential complementary services and institutions. (Ord. 583 § 24, 1990)
18.27.020 Permitted uses.
In the R-3A zone the following uses shall be permitted:
A. Single-family dwellings including new manufactured homes that are also designated manufactured homes, and modular homes (mobile homes are not permitted);
B. Apartment buildings not to exceed two dwelling units per building;
C. Accessory uses;
D. Public utilities;
E. Any single-family dwelling licensed by the state of Washington for the long-term care of six or less elderly persons. (Ord. 974 § 1, 2018: Ord. 722 § 82, 1998; Ord. 605 p.6, 1991; Ord. 583 § 24, 1990)
18.27.030 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses may be permitted within the R-3A zone through the granting of a conditional use permit:
A. Houses of religious worship including, but not limited to, churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, convents, and related uses;
B. Schools of either a public or private nature;
C. Public uses;
D. Hospitals and nursing homes;
E. Bed and breakfast inns. (Ord. 974 § 1, 2018: Ord. 826 § 4, 2005; Ord. 722 § 83, 1998; Ord. 583 § 24, 1990)
18.27.040 Building site area.
Every building hereafter constructed or structurally altered in an R-3A zone shall provide a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet with a minimum frontage of 50 feet on a public street or highway, except where there is an existing 5,000 square foot lot. Fifty percent of the area of each site must be maintained as open space free from buildings or structures.
A. Front Yards. There shall be a front yard minimum depth of 25 feet.
B. Rear Yard. On lots of normal size, providing 6,000 square feet or more, there shall be a rear yard minimum depth of 10 feet.
C. Side Yard – Side Yard Abutting Interior Lot Lines. There shall be a side yard of not less than five feet in width on either interior side lot line and a side yard of not less than 10 feet in width on the opposite interior side lot line; provided, however, that on a lot having access to a dedicated and improved alley contiguous with the rear lot line, a minimum side yard of not less than five feet in width on each interior side lot line may be provided.
D. Interior Side Yard of Corner Lots. The interior side yard of a corner lot shall be not less than five feet in width. (Ord. 583 § 24, 1990)
18.27.050 Height limit.
No building shall exceed a height of 35 feet. (Ord. 583 § 24, 1990)
18.27.060 Off-street parking.
Two covered and enclosed off-street parking spaces per residence shall be provided. All parking areas and driveway approaches which lead onto a street shall be paved. Parking for other uses shall be governed by Chapter 18.74 DPMC. (Ord. 722 § 84, 1998; Ord. 583 § 24, 1990)