Chapter 17.20
SF – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

Sections:

17.20.010    Purpose.

17.20.020    Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.

17.20.030    Development standards.

17.20.040    Performance standards.

17.20.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the single-family zoning district is to provide an area for low density residential uses, particularly single-family homes, where city water and sewer service is available, consistent with the goals and policies of the Cashmere urban area comprehensive plan. This district retains and enhances established neighborhoods, as well as providing guidance to the development of new areas, making them compatible and consistent with existing development. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).

17.20.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.

Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.18 CMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Cashmere rules and regulations are complied with. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).

17.20.030 Development standards.

Development in this district shall meet all of the applicable provisions of this title and all other rules, regulations and provisions of the city of Cashmere, and shall comply with the following:

A. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.

B. The maximum building height: two stories, or in any event not greater than 30 feet.

C. The maximum lot coverage including all accessory buildings: 35 percent of the total lot area.

D. Minimum yard areas are as follows:

1. Projection from Buildings. Cornices, eaves, gutters, sunshades and other similar architectural features may not project more than two feet into a required yard setback.

2. Front yard: 25 feet from the front property line or 50 feet from the centerline of the street right-of-way, whichever is greater.

a. On corner lots there shall be two front yards and at least one rear yard.

b. On through lots there shall be two front yards.

c. In areas where an existing residential dwelling(s) located on an immediately abutting or adjoining lot(s) has a front yard of less than the required depth for the district, the front yard area may have a depth equal to one-third of the total lot width.

3. Rear yard: 10 feet from the rear property line. Accessory buildings, other than accessory dwellings, may be built within a rear yard, provided the required maximum lot coverage is not exceeded and the building is not closer than five feet to the rear lot line nor closer than five feet to the side lot line; and provided, that accessory buildings or structures located within a rear yard area adjacent to a platted alley right-of-way shall not be closer than eight feet from the rear lot line.

4. Side yard: five feet from the side property line. For all lots, if the building is oriented in such a way as the front and/or rear door(s) is facing a side yard, that side yard area shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the side property line. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).

17.20.040 Performance standards.

Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.54 CMC, Off-Street Parking, and all other applicable provisions of this title and other city of Cashmere codes. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).