Chapter 17.12
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
Sections:
17.12.040 Zoning annexed areas.
17.12.050 Vacated streets and alleys.
17.12.070 Construction of buildings.
17.12.010 Districts.
In order to implement the comprehensive plan, to provide for protection of property and to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the community, the city is divided into the following classes of districts:
RD 20.0 Single-family residential district, 20,000 square feet minimum lot area
RD 12.5 Single-family residential district, 12,500 square feet minimum lot area
RD 12.5(S) Single-family residential district-south, 12,500 square feet minimum lot area
RD 9.6 Single-family residential district, 9,600 square feet minimum lot area
RD 9.6(S) Single-family residential district-south, 9,600 square feet minimum lot area
RD 8.4 Single-family residential district, 8,400 square feet minimum lot area
RD 7.5 Single-family residential district, 7,500 square feet minimum lot area
RD 7.2 Single-family residential district, 7,200 square feet minimum lot area
WFB Waterfront beach (single-family residential), 7,200 square feet minimum lot area
MRD Multiple-family residential district, 3,350 square feet of usable land per dwelling unit
MR Multiple-family residential district, 2,000 square feet of usable land per dwelling unit
DB Downtown business district
CB Community business district
CB(S) Community business district-south
CB(S)-2 Community business district-south-2
PCB Planned community business district
PCB(S) Planned community business district-south
BP Business park district
PI Planned industrial district
IP Industrial park district
LI Light industrial district
HI Heavy industrial district
OS Open space district
PSP Public/semi-public district
WMU Waterfront mixed-use district
(Ord. 1228 § 1, 2009: Ord. 1196 § 3 (part), 2008; Ord. 948 § 3, 1999; Ord. 946 § 2, 1998; Ord. 908 § 6, 1997: Ord. 387 (part), 1982)
17.12.020 Zoning map.
The zoning map, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, is by reference adopted with and made a part of this title and is known as the official zoning map. This map delineates the exact boundaries of the zoning districts as defined and determined in this title and may from time to time be amended by the council for the purpose of implementing the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 387 (part), 1982)
17.12.030 Boundaries.
District boundaries are the centerlines of streets, public alleys, parkways, or railroad right-of-way lines, or waterways unless other established points, lines or features are referenced. In the case of Possession Sound, creeks and streams, the boundary line is the ordinary mean high water mark. (Ord. 387 (part), 1982)
17.12.040 Zoning annexed areas.
Areas annexed to the city or areas within the city limits which are not specifically included in a zoning district are zoned RD 12.5 single-family residence district until otherwise classified. The planning commission shall, within nine months of the date of annexation, present to the city council its recommendations for permanent zoning in the annexed area. (Ord. 387 (part), 1982)
17.12.050 Vacated streets and alleys.
Vacated streets and alleys shall assume the district classification of the property fronting on that street. When district classification differs from one side of the street to the other, the centerline of the vacated street is the boundary line between the two districts. (Ord. 387 (part), 1982)
17.12.060 Minimum standards.
The minimum standards set forth in this title for lot area, yard requirements, open space, off-street parking and loading or square footage requirements shall not be reduced in area or dimension. (Ord. 387 (part), 1982)
17.12.070 Construction of buildings.
No building shall be erected, structurally altered or rebuilt, nor shall any building or lot be used except in compliance with the rules and regulations for each district in which the building or land is located or as provided for by conditional uses and variances. (Ord. 387 (part), 1982)