Chapter 17.06 USE DISTRICTS

Chapter 17.06
USE DISTRICTS

Sections:

17.06.020 Interpretation of zoning regulations.

17.06.010 Official zoning map.

A. The zoning districts of the town of Mattawa are designated by a legend on the official zoning map, together with all explanatory matter thereon. The official zoning map is adopted by reference as “Exhibit A” and declared to be a part of this chapter.

B. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the town clerk under the title “Mattawa Official Zoning Map,” along with the ordinance number and the date said ordinance was adopted.

C. If, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 35.63, Revised Code of Washington, changes are made in zoning boundaries or any other matter portrayed on the official zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the town council with an entry citing the appropriate ordinance number and signed by the mayor and attested by the town clerk.

D. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map which shall be located in Mattawa Town Hall shall be the final authority as to the current state of zoning in the town.

(Ord. 453 § 1(part), 2007).

17.06.015 Use districts designated.

To further the identified purposes of this title, the following zoning district categories and zoning map symbols are established:

A. Residential Medium-Density District (R-1). The R-1 classification is for areas which are or will become primarily single- or two-family unit living areas. Uses are limited to residential occupancies, agricultural activities and public service uses which by their necessity or convenience to residential activities require an R-M location.

B. Residential High-Density District (R-2). The R-2 classification is for areas which are or will become single-family to multifamily living areas. Allowable uses are limited to residential activities and other uses that can be integrated into this designation without being unduly detrimental to its residential character.

C. Community Business District (C-1). The C-1 classification is for areas that are or will become suited to certain retail sales and services and public service uses that support such activities.

D. General Commercial District (C-2). The C-2 classification is for areas that are or will become suited for general commerce. Uses shall be limited to retail goods and services and other uses that can be integrated into this designation without being unduly detrimental to its commercial character. This area is also intended to provide for light manufacturing uses.

(Ord. 453 § 1(part), 2007).

17.06.020 Interpretation of zoning regulations.

Where uncertainty exists as to any of the zoning boundaries as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A. Where such boundaries are indicated as substantially following the centerline of the roads, streets, highways, alleys, railroads, or rivers, the centerline shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B. Where such boundaries are indicated as substantially following lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

C. In subdivided land where a zoning boundary divides an ownership, the location of the boundary shall be determined by the scale measurement.

D. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections A through C above shall be so construed.

(Ord. 453 § 1(part), 2007).

17.06.030 Uses in use districts.

The permitted uses, accessory uses, conditional uses and prohibited uses in any of the use districts, as referenced as zoning districts, are identified in the district use chart.

(Ord. 453 § 1(part), 2007).