Chapter 17.225 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Chapter 17.225
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Sections:

17.225.030 Land uses and permit requirements.

17.225.040 Development and lot standards.

17.225.010 Purpose.

The medium density residential (MDR) zone district is intended to provide for residential development opportunities, including certified factory-built home parks, with a minimum density of 10 units per net acre and a maximum density of 25 units per net acre. The district is further intended to facilitate use of public transit, reduce the burdens of automobile related problems, and encourage efficient use of commercial services and public open space. [Ord. 590 § 1 (Att. B(E)), 2026; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].

17.225.020 Location.

Generally, the MDR zone district is in close proximity to collector or arterial roadways, current or proposed transit routes, near employment centers, and with good access to local public schools and parks. [Ord. 590 § 1 (Att. B(E)), 2026; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].

17.225.030 Land uses and permit requirements.

Land uses and permit requirements are listed in Table 17.225.030. The table identifies those uses in the medium density residential district that are:

P = Permitted use;

C = Conditional use;

S = Permitted uses that are subject to special standards; or

X = Prohibited.

The applicable procedural requirements for proposed developments and uses are found in Chapter 17.130 CBDC.

Table 17.225.030 – Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Use	MDR
Residential
Cottage cluster housing (subject to standards at Chapter 17.365 CBDC)	S
Dwelling, single-unit detached	P
Dwelling, duplex	P
Dwelling, manufactured homes including certified factory-built homes except recreational vehicles	P
Dwelling, multi-unit (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.120)	S
Dwelling, townhouse (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.110)	S
Certified factory-built home parks consistent with the requirements of state manufactured park standards (subject to standards at Chapter 17.322 CBDC)	S
Accessory dwelling units (subject to standards at Chapter 17.312 CBDC)	S
Family child care home	P
Group care and group residential care facilities	C
Accessory buildings and uses	P
Zero lot line development (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.110)	S
Single-room occupancy	P
Nonresidential
Home occupation	P
Child care center	P
Vacation rental or homestay (subject to standards at Chapter 17.370 CBDC)	S
Bed and breakfast	P
Laundry facility (outward appearance must retain a residential character)	P
Bus shelters	P
Administrative service not associated with a home occupation permit	P
Convenience sales and personal service	C
Educational service	P
Home occupation – retail sales on the premises	P
Library service and cultural exhibit	P
Lodge, club, fraternal, or civic assembly	C
Public parks and recreational facilities	P
Public safety service	P
Religious assembly of more than 20 persons	C
Utility and service – no outside storage of equipment	P
Other
Uses deemed by the director to be similar to and/or compatible with this table and state regulations	P
All manufacturing and commercial uses or services not listed determined by the director to be similar to or compatible with the permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the MDR zone.	P

[Ord. 590 § 1 (Att. B(E)), 2026; Ord. 551 § 2, 2022; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].

17.225.040 Development and lot standards.

(1) All developments within the MDR zone district shall comply with the density and dimensional requirements of Table 17.225.040, except as described in subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) of this section.

(a) The maximum dwelling units per acre in Table 17.225.040 are not applicable to duplex dwellings.

(b) Accessory dwelling units are not subject to the density requirements of the zone.

Table 17.225.040 – Development and Lot Standards
Standard	Multi-Unit Dwellings	Single-Unit Dwellings
Standard	Multi-Unit Dwellings	Attached	Detached
Minimum net density dwelling units per acre	10 units	10 units	10 units
Maximum net dwelling units per acre	25 units	25 units	25 units
Minimum lot width	40 feet	20 feet	40 feet
Minimum lot depth	60 feet	60 feet	60 feet
Minimum lot size	2,400 sf	1,200 sf	2,400 sf
Maximum lot coverage	85%	65%	65%
Landscaping	See CBDC 17.335.060.
Maximum height	35 feet	35 feet	35 feet
Setbacks (see also CBDC 17.335.130, Setbacks – Intrusions permitted)
Minimum front setback	10 feet, or 10% of lot depth, whichever is less	10 feet, or 10% of lot depth, whichever is less	10 feet, or 10% of lot depth, whichever is less
Minimum garage setback from public right-of-way	20 feet	20 feet	20 feet
Minimum side setback	0 feet for attached units, 5 feet to abutting property line	0 feet for attached units, 5 feet to abutting property line	5 feet or 10% of lot width, whichever is less
Minimum street side setback	10 feet or 20% lot width, whichever is less	10 feet or 20% lot width, whichever is less	10 feet or 20% lot width, whichever is less
Minimum rear setback	5 feet	5 feet	5 feet
Parking and loading	See Chapter 17.330 CBDC.
Supplementary	See Chapter 17.335 CBDC.

[Ord. 590 § 1 (Att. B(E)), 2026; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].