Chapter 18.20
GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES

Sections:

18.20.010    Primary permitted uses.

18.20.020    Use classifications.

18.20.030    Front yard structure.

18.20.040    Lot measurement.

18.20.050    Setback on corner lots.

18.20.060    Double frontage lot.

18.20.070    Building projections.

18.20.080    Minimum road access.

18.20.090    Inundated land.

18.20.100    Minimum side and rear lot line setbacks.

18.20.110    Permit and fees.

18.20.120    Utilities to be underground.

18.20.010 Primary permitted uses.

The primary permitted use of property in all zones is restricted to single-family residential purposes only. Any permitted accessory or secondary use is dependent upon and subordinate to use and occupation of property for the primary permitted use. [Ord. 212 § 4(A), 1988]

18.20.020 Use classifications.

Whenever there is a combination of any two uses in any building or structure, the more intensive use will be deemed to be the classification and character of the building use. [Ord. 212 § 4(B), 1988]

18.20.030 Front yard structure.

Except as expressly provided in this title, no building or structure shall be permitted in any front yard. [Ord. 212 § 4(C), 1988]

18.20.040 Lot measurement.

No portion of any lot, lot of record or zoning lot shall be again used as a part of any other zoning lot for the purpose of any other computation of area, yard, or other required condition to the existence of any other building, structure or use unless there remains in the original lot sufficient area or other compliance with conditions to permit the original lot to conform without the excluded portion. [Ord. 212 § 4(D), 1988]

18.20.050 Setback on corner lots.

Where a zoning lot or lot of record is adjacent to two streets at their intersection and does not abut the water, the owner may elect which shall be the front for purposes of the front lot line setback requirement; provided, however, that there is at least 20 feet of setback from the other adjoining street. [Ord. 304 § 2, 1996; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(E), 1988]

18.20.060 Double frontage lot.

On a double frontage or through lot, that is, a lot with a public street in the front and rear, the minimum rear lot line setback shall be equal to the front lot line setback requirement. [Ord. 304 § 3, 1996; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(F), 1988]

18.20.070 Building projections.

Outside stairways and stairwells, roof overhangs, fire escapes, porches, balconies, flues, fireplaces, chimneys, and other building projections which are a part of the structure shall be included in determining setbacks. [Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(G), 1988]

18.20.080 Minimum road access.

No building, structure or use shall be placed or permitted on any lot which does not have either frontage of a minimum of 25 feet on a public street or right-of-way or a permanent, recorded and unobstructed right-of-way to such public street right-of-way of a width of at least 15 feet. [Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(H), 1988]

18.20.090 Inundated land.

The only uses permitted for inundated land are those purposes related to recreational use, such as swimming, boating, docks, piers and boat houses. Inundated land may not be filled with earth or any other material except as otherwise permitted by this title. The shoreline as shown on the official zoning map shall not be altered to reduce the water area. If otherwise altered, the shoreline shall be continuous at each property side line boundary. The depth of the water may be increased for navigational purposes, but the depth may not be reduced. [Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(I), 1988]

18.20.100 Minimum side and rear lot line setbacks.

All accessory or secondary permitted uses shall be located so as to maintain a minimum side lot line setback of 10 feet or, in R-40 zones, 10 percent of the lot width, if greater than 10 feet, along the entire length of the side lot lines; and a minimum rear lot line setback of 10 feet or, for waterfront lots, a minimum rear lot line setback of 50 feet in an R-40 zone and 35 feet in an R-20 zone, along the entire length of the rear lot line. No structures or uses are allowed in the setback areas except (1) driveways and (2) fences, hedges, walls and similar structures as described in HPMC 18.30.020(3). The use of shared driveways is encouraged; provided, that appropriate easements have been recorded. The location of driveways to allow for buffer plantings between adjacent properties is encouraged. Parking areas may not be located within setback areas. [Ord. 304 § 1, 1996; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(J), 1988]

18.20.110 Permit and fees.

A proper permit and the payment of fees therefor shall be a condition precedent for construction in the town, including construction over or in the waters of the town of Hunts Point. All such construction shall be in compliance with other ordinances and laws pertaining to the development of lands along shorelines and watercourses of this state. [Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 212 § 4(K), 1988]

18.20.120 Utilities to be underground.

All utility services, including electrical, gas, telephone, and cable services, shall be placed and maintained underground. [Ord. 529 § 3 (Att. C), 2017]