Chapter 19.215
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (BN)

Sections:

19.215.010    Office/retail.

19.215.015    Breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

19.215.020    Entertainment.

19.215.030    Vehicle service stations.

19.215.040    Schools – Day care facilities, commercial – Animal kennels or animal care facilities.

19.215.050    Multifamily dwelling units.

19.215.060    Group homes.

19.215.070    Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.

19.215.080    Government facility, public parks, public transit shelter.

19.215.090    Public utility.

19.215.100    Personal wireless service facility.

19.215.110    Churches.

19.215.120    Funeral homes – Mortuaries.

19.215.140    Urban agriculture.

19.215.150    Senior citizen or special needs housing.

19.215.160    Mobile food or retail vendors.

 

19.215.010 Office/retail.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Office use

 

Retail establishment selling groceries, produce and related items; drugs and personal care products; books; liquor; hardware, garden, retail nursery stock and related items (excluding bulk retail); household goods and furnishings; clothing, variety, home electronics, sporting goods; signs; or works of art

 

See note 13

Process II

None

 

See note 7

0 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See note 3

1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

1. The hours of operation of retail uses may be limited to reduce impacts on nearby residential areas.

2. Assembly or manufacture of goods on the subject property is permitted only if:

    a. The assembly or manufacture is clearly accessory to an allowed use conducted on the subject property and is directly related to and dependent on this allowed use; and

    b. The assembled or manufactured goods are available for purchase and removal from the subject property and are for sale only to retail purchasers; and

    c. There are no outward appearance or impacts from the assembly or manufacture.

3. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

4. No outdoor use, activity or storage is permitted except as follows:

    a. Nursery stock for sale on the subject property may be stored outside.

    b. Seasonal items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins and locally grown produce may be stored or sold outside; provided, that this activity is located on the subject property as far as possible from any residential zones and does not unreasonably interfere with nearby residential uses.

5. Access to and from drive-through facilities must be approved by the public works department. Drive-through facilities must be designed so that vehicles will not block traffic in the street while waiting in line and will not unreasonably interfere with on-site traffic flow.

 

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See notes 3 and 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.215.010 Office/retail. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Retail establishment providing banking and related financial services; retail establishment providing laundry, dry cleaning, beauty and barber, video rental or shoe repair services

 

Other retail uses not specifically listed in this zone

 

See note 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The following regulations apply to veterinary office only:

    a. May only treat small animals on the subject property.

    b. May not include outside runs or other outside facilities for the animals.

    c. The site must be designed so that noise from this use will not be audible off the subject property, based on a certificate to this effect signed by an acoustical engineer and filed with the development permit application.

7. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

9. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

10. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

11. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

12. May be approved by the director of community development services if the proposed use is determined to be consistent with adopted comprehensive policies for this zone.

13. Gross floor area of any one of these uses may not exceed 40,000 sq. ft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 12-724, § 9(Exh. A), 6-5-12; Ord. No. 07-559, § 3(Exh. A), 7-3-07; Ord. No. 05-506, § 3, 10-18-05; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(45.55), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-721.)

19.215.015 Breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Breweries, distilleries, wineries

Process II or, with SEPA, process III

None

0 ft.

0 ft.

0 ft.

The height of an existing structure or 35 ft. above average building elevation (AABE) to 55 ft. AABE, which shall not exceed four floors for new structures

 

See notes 1 and 2

3 parking spaces for a tasting room, plus 1 parking space for employee parking, plus 2 parking spaces for each 3,000 sq. ft. of production area

1. If approved by the director of community development, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation (AABE), to a maximum of 55 ft. AABE, which shall not exceed four floors for new structures, if all of the following criteria are met:

    (a) The additional height is necessary to accommodate the structural, equipment, or operational needs of the use conducted in the building, and/or all ground floor spaces have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 13 ft. and a minimum depth of 15 ft.;

    (b) Height complies with note 2, below;

    (c) Height over 35 ft. is set back from nonresidential zones by one ft. for each one ft. of height over 35 ft. with a 20-foot yard setback at 55 ft. height; and

    (d) Roof lines are designed to avoid a predominantly flat and featureless appearance through variations in roof height, forms, angles, and materials.

2. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. AABE for new structures when located within 100 ft. of a residential zone.

3. Outdoor use, activity, and storage are regulated by FWRC 19.125.170.

4. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, e.g., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

5. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

6. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

8. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this chapter may apply to the subject property and the project.

 

Except 20 ft. along residential zones

See note 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 18-844, § 16, 3-6-18.)

19.215.020 Entertainment.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Private lodge or club

 

Art gallery

 

Restaurant or tavern

 

Fast food restaurants

 

Health club

 

Retail establishment providing entertainment, recreational, or cultural services or activities

Process II

None

 

See note 7

0 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See note 3

1 for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area

 

Art gallery:

1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

 

Health club: 1 for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area: 1 for each 500 sq. ft. of sport court and pool

 

1 for each 80 sq. ft. for fast food restaurant

1. Gross floor area of this use may not exceed: 7,500 sq. ft. for restaurants; 5,000 sq. ft. for fast food restaurants; 10,000 sq. ft. for private club or lodge; 25,000 sq. ft. for health clubs or retail establishment providing entertainment, recreational, or cultural services or activities. Health club uses located in the BN zoned vicinity of 21st Ave. SW and SW Campus Drive may exceed the 25,000 square foot maximum.

2. For retail establishment providing entertainment, recreational or cultural services or activities, the uses must be contained within a building. No outdoor uses are permitted.

3. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

4. The hours of operation of these uses may be limited to reduce impacts on nearby residential areas.

5. Access to and from drive-through facilities must be approved by the public works department. Drive-through facilities must be designed so that vehicles will not block traffic in the street while waiting in line and will not unreasonably interfere with on-site traffic flow.

6. Fast food restaurants must provide one outdoor waste receptacle for every eight parking spaces.

7. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

9. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

10. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

11. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

12. Gambling uses are not permitted as principal or accessory uses in this zone as of February 7, 2006. Any such preexisting use shall not resume activity if said use ceased for the consecutive 12-month period immediately preceding February 7, 2006. Any such use existing on February 7, 2006, shall be discontinued at such time as the use ceases for any consecutive 12-month period.

See notes 3 and 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 10-645, § 3, 3-2-10; Ord. No. 06-515, § 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 03-450, § 3, 9-16-03; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(40.15), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-722.)

19.215.030 Vehicle service stations.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Vehicle service station or car wash

 

Retail establishment providing vehicle service or repair

 

See note 5

Process II

None

 

See note 8

40 ft.

10 ft.

15 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See note 7

1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area, excluding areas under pump island canopies

1. Gas pump islands, canopies and covers may not be closer than 25 ft. to any property line. Outdoor parking and service areas may not be closer than 10 ft. to any property line. If gas pump island is on the side or rear and station includes mini-mart, front yard setback is zero ft.

2. The hours of operation of these uses may be limited to reduce impacts on nearby residential areas.

3. May not be more than one vehicle service station at any intersection.

4. Vehicle body and chassis repair and painting is not permitted in this zone.

5. All service and repair activities must take place within an enclosed building. Vehicle storage areas shall be fully screened pursuant to FWRC 19.125.200.

6. Bay doors associated with a vehicle service station, or a retail establishment providing vehicle service or repair, may not front on a public right-of-way.

7. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

8. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

9. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

10. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

11. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

12. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

See notes 1, 7 and 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 05-506, § 3, 10-18-05; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(40.30), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-723.)

19.215.040 Schools – Day care facilities, commercial – Animal kennels or animal care facilities.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Schools

 

Day care facilities, commercial

 

Animal kennels or animal care facilities (no breeding of animals is allowed)

Schools:

process III

 

Day care facilities, commercial; animal kennels or animal care facilities: Process II or, with SEPA, Process III

7,200 sq. ft.

Schools for 50 or more attendees:

55 ft. above average building elevation for gyms if located 100 ft. or more from an adjacent residential zone

 

35 ft. above average building elevation for all other structures

 

See notes 6 – 8

High school: 1 for each employee and 1 for each 10 students

 

Elementary/Middle: 1 for each employee

 

Day care: 1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

 

Kennel and care facilities: 1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

1. Day care facilities must contain an outdoor play area with at least 75 sq. ft. for each child using the area at any one time. This play area must be completely enclosed by a solid fence or other screen at least six ft. in height. Play equipment and structured play areas must be set back at least five ft. from each property line.

2. School, day care facilities, animal kennels, or animal care facilities may include one accessory living facility.

3. Day care facilities and schools must comply with the requirements of the State Department of Social and Health Services and/or the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

4. All activities pertaining to schools, such as auto repair or other uses that may impact adjacent properties, must take place within an enclosed building.

5. Animal kennels and animal care facilities must be designed so that the maximum permissible noise levels from outdoor runs and other open areas comply with the provisions of FWRC 7.10.050; and such outdoor areas shall be screened from adjacent properties by 10 ft. of Type III landscaping, as defined by Chapter 19.125 FWRC, or greater buffer as required therein.

6. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is located less than 100 ft. from an adjacent residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

7. For schools, with the exception of gyms, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 40 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The structure is located more than 100 ft. from an adjacent residential zone; and

    b. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased five ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

8. For schools, including gyms, an increase in height above 35 ft. shall not block views designated by the comprehensive plan.

9. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

10. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

11. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

12. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

13. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

14. Site design, including the location of parking and passenger loading areas, shall be designed to reduce impacts on nearby residential areas.

50 ft.

50 ft.

50 ft.

Otherwise:

20 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

Day care for 13 or more attendees:

20 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

Otherwise:

20 ft.

5 ft.

10 ft.

Outdoor uses for animals, such as open-air kennels, runs, training yards, or show facilities, shall be set back 20 ft. from any property line.

 

See notes 5, 6 and 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 11-700, § 4, 9-20-11; Ord. No. 09-605, § 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 08-585, § 3(Exh. A), 11-4-08; Ord. No. 05-506, § 3, 10-18-05; Ord. No. 01-399, § 3, 8-7-01; Ord. No. 01-385, § 3, 4-3-01; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(45.65), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-724.)

19.215.050 Multifamily dwelling units.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Multifamily dwelling units (stacked dwelling units)

Process II

None

Same as these regulations for ground floor use

Same as these regulations for ground floor use

 

See note 5

See notes 15 – 18

1. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.

2. This use may be located on the ground floor of the structure if the ground floor contains one or more of the commercial uses allowed by office/retail use zone chart, FWRC 19.215.010, or entertainment use zone chart, FWRC 19.215.020.

3. The commercial ground floor uses must occupy at least 50 percent of the total length of the ground floor facade of all buildings facing a right-of-way. The commercial ground floor uses must also occupy a minimum depth of 15 ft. and a minimum interior height of 13 ft. of commercial space for any single tenant.

4. The subject property must contain at least 2,400 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling unit or one acre for every 18 dwelling units.

5. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

6. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, e.g., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.

7. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses, buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.

8. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home occupations.

9. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

10. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for appropriate requirements.

11. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

12. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260 FWRC.

13. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.

14. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount equal to at least 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit. Developments of five or fewer units are exempt from this usable open space requirement. At least 50 percent of the usable open space must be active open space. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable open space provided must be common open space. Private open space such as a patio, porch, balcony, or yard may be credited toward total residential usable open space, if such private open space is a minimum of 48 square feet and has a minimum dimension of six feet. At least 10 percent of the required common open space must be developed and maintained with children’s play equipment.

 

(Continued on next page)

See notes 4, 5 and 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.215.050 Multifamily dwelling units. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the subject property contains four or more units, this required open space must be in one or more pieces, each having a length and width of at least 25 ft. In addition, if the subject property contains 20 or more units, at least 50 percent of this required open space must be in one or more pieces each having a length and width of at least 40 ft.

15. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:

    Efficiency dwelling units – 1.0 per unit

    One bedroom dwelling units – 1.5 per unit

    Studio dwelling units – 1.25 per unit

    Dwelling units with two bedrooms or more – 2.0 per unit.

16. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in addition to required parking for all nonresidential ground floor uses.

17. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).

18. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 23-968, § 20, 9-5-23; Ord. No. 23-949, § 24, 2-7-23; Ord. No. 17-834, § 14, 5-16-17; Ord. No. 05-506, § 3, 10-18-05; Ord. No. 03-450, § 3, 9-16-03; Ord. No. 02-424, § 3, 9-17-02; Ord. No. 00-375, § 17, 10-3-00; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(40.50), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-725.)

19.215.060 Group homes.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Group homes type II

Process IV

None

20 ft.

0 ft.

0 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

Determined on a case-by-case basis

1. The city will determine the maximum number of residents and the number of dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites permitted in the proposed development based on the following criteria:

    a. The specific nature of the occupancy and the persons that will be housed in the proposed development.

    b. The size of the dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites and the specific configuration of the facilities within these units, rooms, or suites.

    c. The impacts on nearby residential uses of the proposed development.

    d. The architecture, site design, and other design features of the proposed development.

2. a. Except as specified in subsection (2)(b) of this section, the facility must be:

    (1) Distanced at least 1,000 ft. from any school, park, church, playground, or day care center; measured by following a straight line, without regard to intervening buildings, from the nearest point of the parcel or property or land use district boundary line from which the proposed use is to be separated.

    (2) Distanced at least 1,000 ft. from any other group home type II, group home type III, or social service transitional housing, as defined by this title; and as measured by the same method as the separation requirements described herein.

    b. The city may, using the specified review process, approve this use regardless of its proximity to the uses specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section, based on the following criteria:

    (1) The extent to which the topography or physical features of the area would result in effective separation between existing uses and the proposed development.

    (2) The compatibility of the proposed use with nearby uses.

    (3) The lack of availability of alternative locations for the proposed use based on the separation requirements.

    (4) The extent to which the proposal is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare.

3. The facility and program must secure and maintain all licenses and/or approvals as required by the state, including verification from the Department of Juvenile Justice, which shall be reviewed by the police department, that the proposed facility meets state standards for such facilities and that the facility will meet state laws and requirements.

4. The program must be operated under the authority of a reputable governing board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the facility.

5. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and security arrangements appropriate to the number of clients and to its hours of operation.

 

(Continued on next page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.215.060 Group homes. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. The subject property must be situated in close proximity to, and have convenient access to, public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.

7. Floor area requirements, minimum sleeping areas, and bathroom facilities will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

8. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on traffic, public utilities and services or on nearby residences.

9. The facility has adequate off-street parking and the appearance conforms with the character of surrounding uses.

10. The facility is in compliance with applicable health, fire, building, and safety requirements.

11. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

12. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

13. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

14. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

15. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 09-605, § 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 § 22-726.)

19.215.070 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Maximums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing

Process III

See note 2

20 ft.

5 ft.

5 ft.

None

See note 8

See notes 10, 11 and 14

1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as measured from the nearest points of each such property.

2. There shall be no more than 50 residences located within a single facility or complex; and the subject property must contain at least 2,400 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling or one acre for every 18 units.

3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to, public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.

4. The housing will be operated under the authority of a reputable governing board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property or residents.

5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints or concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to the plan.

6. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

7. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

8. If any portion of the structure is within 100 ft. of a single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

9. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount equal to at least 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit. Developments of five or fewer units are exempt from this usable open space requirement. At least 50 percent of the usable open space must be active open space. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable open space provided must be common open space. Private open space such as a patio, porch, balcony, or yard may be credited toward total residential usable open space, if such private open space is a minimum of 48 sq. ft. and has a minimum dimension of six ft.

 

(Continued on next page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.215.070 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Maximums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At least 10 percent of the required common open space must be developed and maintained with children’s play equipment, except for housing for the exclusive use of persons over 55 years of age, in which case it shall be developed with age-appropriate equipment. If the subject property contains four or more units, this required open space must be in one or more pieces each having a length and width of at least 25 ft. In addition, if the subject property contains 20 or more units, at least 50 percent of this required open space must be in one or more pieces each having a length and width of at least 40 ft.

10. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:

    Efficiency units – 1.0 per unit + one per two employees

    Studio units – 1.25 per unit + one per two employees

    One bedroom units – 1.5 per unit + one per two employees

    Units with two bedrooms or more – 2.0 per unit + one per two employees

11. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).

12. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will include, at a minimum, the following:

    a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site, without prior referral, is not allowed.

    b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.

    c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following elements:

    i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff;

    ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;

    iii. Site/facility maintenance;

    iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on-site use and sale of illegal drugs;

    v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and expected outcome measures;

    vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.

(Continued on next page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.215.070

Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Maximums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Lot Coverage

Height of

Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated experience providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a related program with people experiencing homelessness.

    e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification information, including full name and date of birth, from current and prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.

    f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with applicable legal authorities.

13. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12.35 FWRC.

14. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 23-968, § 21, 9-5-23; Ord. No. 23-949, § 25, 2-7-23; Ord. No. 22-929, § 6, 1-18-22; Ord. No. 21-921, § 9, 10-19-21; Ord. No. 09-605, § 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 94-223, § 3(G), 10-18-94. Code 2001 § 22-727.)

19.215.080 Government facility, public parks, public transit shelter.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Government facility

 

Public parks

 

Public transit shelter

Process III

 

 

 

Transit shelter: Process I

None

Government facility:

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 8

Government facility: Determined on a case-by-case basis

 

Public parks: Determined by the parks director

 

Public transit shelter: None

1. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

2. Proposed parks must be consistent with the city’s adopted comprehensive park plan.

3. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

4. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

5. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

6. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

7. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

8. Minor and supporting structures constructed as a functional requirement of public parks may exceed the applicable height limitation; provided, that the director of community development services determines that such structures will not significantly impact adjacent properties.

20 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

Public parks:

Determined on a case-by-case basis

Public transit shelter:

0 ft.

0 ft.

0 ft.

See notes 1 and 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 12-724, § 9(Exh. A), 6-5-12; Ord. No. 01-390, § 3, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(40.62), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-728.)

19.215.090 Public utility.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Public utility

Process II

Possible Process III

 

See note 1

None

20 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 2

Determined on a case-by-case basis

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation, if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    b. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    c. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    d. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

3. May be permitted only if locating this use in the immediate area of the subject property is necessary to permit effective service to the area to be served.

4. If determined necessary to mitigate visual and noise impacts to surround properties, the city may require additional landscaping or buffers on a case-by-case basis.

5. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

6. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

7. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

9. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

See notes 1 and 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(40.60), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-729.)

19.215.100 Personal wireless service facility.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

 

Minimums

Maximum

Height

Landscape

Signs

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Personal wireless service facility (PWSF)

 

See note 3 for allowed types of PWSFs

Process II

See note 1

See note 1

See note 1

See note 1

Refer to FWRC 19.256.150 for maximum heights for allowed types of PWSFs

 

See note 2

Not allowed on a PWSF

 

N/A

1. Not applicable. PWSFs allowed on existing structures only.

2. All PWSFs shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Chapter 19.125 FWRC and the provisions of the PWSF development regulations. At a minimum, a five ft. type III landscaping area shall be required around the facility, unless the community development services director determines that the facility is adequately screened.

3. New freestanding PWSFs are not allowed. PWSFs shall be allowed only on existing towers, on private buildings and structures, on publicly used structures not located in public rights-of-way, on existing structures located in the BPA trail, and on existing structures in appropriate public rights-of-way. Refer to FWRC 19.256.150 for development standards applicable to allowed types of PWSFs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 09-633, § 15, 11-17-09; Ord. No. 00-363, § 7, 1-4-00; Ord. No. 97-300, § 3, 9-16-97. Code 2001 § 22-730.)

19.215.110 Churches.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Church, synagogue or other place of worship

Process III, possible Process IV

 

See note 1

7,200 sq. ft.

20 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation, but no taller than 55 ft.

 

Sees notes 4, 6, 7 and 8

1 for each 5 seats or 10 lineal ft. of bench seating

1. If the subject property, along with any contiguous area intended for future use for the religious activities or related purposes, is more than five acres, the use must obtain a master plan approved through process IV. The master plan must show the ultimate development of the site including all buildings, parking and circulation areas, other major improvements and buffers. For proposals also requiring a development agreement, the city council’s public hearing on a development agreement shall take the place of the public hearing for master plan approval by the hearing examiner.

2. The subject property may contain a rectory or similar dwelling unit for use by the religious leader of the congregation. If this is a detached dwelling unit, its setbacks are 20 ft. front and five ft. side and rear.

3. The subject property must be adjacent to a collector or arterial right-of-way.

4. If any portion of the principal structure on the subject property is located adjacent to a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 30 ft. from the property line of the residential zone. Architectural extensions of flat rooflines such as parapets and articulated cornices may exceed the 30-ft. height limit by three ft.

5. When located adjacent to a residential zone, parking may not be located within 15 ft. of the residential zone property line.

6. Maximum height of any portion of the building may be increased to 40 ft. if all of the following are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building.

    b. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation.

    c. An increase in height shall not block views designated by the comprehensive plan.

7. Maximum height of the sanctuary or principal worship area may be increased to 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation.

    b. An increase in height shall not block views designated by the comprehensive plan.

 

(Continued on next page)

See notes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.215.110 Churches. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Religious symbols and icons for churches and other religious institutions may exceed the highest point of the underlying roof on which it is mounted by an additional 15 ft.; provided, that such symbol is a minor architectural accent and only one such symbol is permitted on the principal structure for this use and that the maximum height of the structure or icon does not exceed 55 ft. above average building elevation.

9. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

10. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

11. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

12. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

13. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-604, § 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 03-450, § 3, 9-16-03. Code 2001 § 22-731.)

19.215.120 Funeral homes – Mortuaries.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Funeral homes and mortuaries

Process II

Possible Process III

None

See note 2

0 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

See note 1

1 for each 100 sq. ft. of floor area of assembly rooms

1. If any portion of a structure on the subject property in within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line.

2. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

3. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

4. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

5. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

6. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

See notes 1 and 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 05-506, § 3, 10-18-05. Code 2001 § 22-732.)

19.215.140 Urban agriculture.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Maximums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Lot Coverage

Height of Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Community gardens, urban farms, and farm stands

 

 

Cottage food operations

Process I for community gardens, urban farms, and farm stands

 

None for cottage food operations

None

0 ft.

5 ft.

5 ft.

No max. lot coverage is established. The buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements

35 ft. above average building elevation

Determined on a case-by-case basis

1. Fertilizer, pesticides, and other chemicals used must be typical of that intended for growing edibles in populated areas.

2. Only mechanical equipment designed for use in populated urban areas may be used.

3. For provisions that relate to on-site sales of plants and food products produced on site see Chapter 19.262 FWRC.

4. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this chapter may apply to the subject property.

5. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for appropriate requirements.

    a. Community garden/urban farm planting areas, including raised beds, may be located within required yards and perimeter landscaping areas when the intent of Chapter 19.125 FWRC is met.

    b. This use is exempt from the requirements of FWRC 19.125.060 except in cases where the director may find that landscaping prescribed under this section is necessary related to some component of the use other than planting areas.

6. For provisions that relate to keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260 FWRC.

7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

8. See Chapter 19.262 FWRC for full range of development regulations applicable to urban agriculture. If provisions of this use zone chart conflict with provisions of Chapter 19.262 FWRC, the provisions of Chapter 19.262 FWRC shall control.

See note 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 13-754, § 13, 12-3-13.)

19.215.150 Senior citizen or special needs housing.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Maximum

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Height of Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Senior citizen or special needs housing (stacked dwelling units)

Process II or, with SEPA, Process III

None

Senior housing or special needs housing: same as these requirements for ground floor use

35 ft.

 

See note 3

Senior citizen housing: 1 for each unit

 

Special needs housing: 0.5 for each unit

 

See notes 14 and 15

1. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.

2. Commercial uses allowed in this zone may be permitted on the ground floor of stacked senior citizen or special needs housing with a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 13 ft.

3. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

4. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit. Developments of five or fewer units are exempt from this usable open space requirement. At least 50 percent of the usable open space must be active open space. All eligible usable open space shall also meet the requirements specified in FWRC 19.115.115. A fee-in-lieu payment may be utilized for up to 50 percent of the usable open space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.

5. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special needs housing may be reduced at the discretion of the director, if an open space study documents that less common open space will be adequate to serve the needs of the residents.

6. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements; e.g., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.

7. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

8. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for appropriate requirements.

9. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

10. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260 FWRC.

11. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses, buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.

12. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home occupations.

13. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.

14. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).

15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.020.

Stand-alone senior citizen or special needs housing:

20 ft.

5 ft.

5 ft.

See notes 3 and 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 23-968, § 22, 9-5-23; Ord. No. 23-949, § 26, 2-7-23; Ord. No. 17-834, § 15, 5-16-17.)

19.215.160 Mobile food or retail vendors.

The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Height of Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Mobile Food or Retail Vendor, Class III

 

 

See note 1

Use Process I or (with SEPA) Use Process III

None

5 ft.

5 ft.

5 ft.

15 ft.

2

1. Class III mobile food or retail vendors that are the principal use on a property are subject to requirements of this use table in addition to Chapter 19.290 FWRC. Class III mobile food or retail vendors that are not the principal use on a property are not subject to the requirements of this use table, but are subject to the requirements of Chapter 19.290 FWRC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 23-952, § 7, 3-7-23.)