Chapter 18.14
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT (R-L)
Sections:
18.14.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
18.14.030 Development standards.
18.14.010 Purpose.
The R-L district is intended to preserve residential neighborhoods, agricultural activities and public service uses necessary to residential activities, consistent with the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007)
18.14.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 18.40 EMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable regulations. (Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003. Formerly 18.14.010 – 18.14.040)
18.14.030 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 Entiat, and shall comply with the following:
(1) Minimum Lot Area.
(a) Eight thousand five hundred square feet for a single-family dwelling.
(b) Twelve thousand five hundred square feet for a duplex dwelling.
(2) Minimum lot width at the building line: 85 feet. Corner lots shall observe a minimum lot width at the building line of 95 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 90 feet.
(4) Maximum building height: two stories or 35 feet.
(5) Minimum public street frontage: each residential lot shall front on a public street for at least 20 feet.
(6) Maximum lot coverage: 35 percent for all buildings and 50 percent for impervious surfaces.
(7) Minimum Setback Distances.
(a) Front yard: 25 feet from the front property line or 50 feet from the centerline, whichever is greater. Corner lots may observe only one 25-foot front yard setback along with a 20-foot setback on the second street at discretion of building official and as long as sight lines (i.e., view triangle) for drivers are not obscured; and
(b) Side yard: five feet from side property line; and
(c) Rear yard: 20 feet from rear property line.
(8) Maximum density shall not exceed four units per acre.
(9) Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 18.46 EMC, Off-Street Parking Requirements, and all other applicable provisions of this title and other city of Entiat codes.
(10) Accessory structures not meant for human habitation shall meet the following standards:
(a) Detached garages and other residential accessory buildings shall not exceed 900 square feet or 60 percent of the floor area of the principal structure’s various floors, excluding basement areas, whichever is greater.
(b) All accessory structures shall observe a five-foot setback in the side and rear yard areas.
(c) No accessory structure shall occupy any part of a required front yard area.
(11) The storage of not more than one each of a boat, travel trailer, motor home, or truck may be stored outside of a building and it shall be to the rear of the front yard setback line.
(12) Fences shall meet the following standards:
(a) Front yard: 48 inches maximum height;
(b) Side yard: six feet maximum height;
(c) Rear yard: six feet maximum height.
(13) Swimming pools shall meet the following standards:
(a) Aboveground pools must be located outside of required front yard areas and be set back at least five feet from rear and side property lines;
(b) In-ground pools must be located outside of the required front yard setback and observe a five-foot setback from rear and side property lines. All in-ground pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence of not less than five feet in height. (Ord. 858 § 19, 2023; Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 688 § 1, 2008; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007; Ord. 607 § 1, 2003. Formerly 18.14.050)