Chapter 20.32
RESIDENTIAL (RH) DISTRICT, HIGH DENSITY
Sections:
20.32.090 Setbacks from streams.
20.32.120 Uniform design standards—Residences.
20.32.130 Attached single-family dwellings—Lot frontage requirements.
20.32.140 Planned developments.
20.32.150 Duplexes, multiple dwellings, attached single-family dwellings and planned developments.
20.32.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the RH district is to permit the establishment of high density residential development of both single- and multiple-family dwellings. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the RH district are as follows:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings, including site-built and manufactured;
(2) Accessory buildings such as garage, carport, greenhouse;
(3) Accessory dwelling units, pursuant to Chapter 20.55;
(4) Private swimming pools;
(5) Adult daycare, subject to administrative conditions addressing hours of operation, parking, and pick-up and drop-off. (Ord. 1832 § 3, 2025; Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1686 § 15, 2016: Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the RH district are as follows:
(1) Duplexes and multiple dwellings;
(2) Attached single-family dwellings on two adjoining lots;
(3) Attached single-family dwellings on up to a maximum of six adjoining lots where located within a planned development established consistent with Section 20.32.140;
(4) Nonprofit club houses;
(5) Churches of all faiths and accessory school and residence;
(6) Public parks, community centers, and public libraries;
(7) Mobile home parks. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.040 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited:
(1) Mobile homes outside of a mobile home park;
(2) Attached single-family dwellings on more than two adjoining lots, except within a planned development;
(3) Animal kennels or breeding facilities;
(4) All other uses not otherwise permitted. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1175 § 3, 1996: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.050 Height.
Structures shall not exceed thirty-five feet in height or exceed three stories. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.060 Rear yards.
The depth of the rear yard shall be not less than five feet as measured from the foundation line of any structure; provided, that the accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard if located no closer than two feet from the rear property line. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.070 Side yards.
The depth of each side yard shall be not less than eight feet as measured from the foundation line of any structure; provided, that no side yard shall be required for attached single-family dwellings on the side where the two dwellings are attached. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.080 Front yards.
The depth of the front yard shall be not less than twenty feet as measured from the foundation line of any principal or accessory structure. In older areas in which fifty percent or more of the lots in a block are developed, the front yard may be the average depth of those existing yards. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.090 Setbacks from streams.
(a) All the development on the shoreline of streams within the jurisdiction of the city shoreline program shall comply with the shoreline setback requirement of that program. Where there is a conflict between this chapter and the shoreline program, the more restrictive provision shall apply.
(b) On all other streams within the city, all structures and other development shall be set back from the ordinary high water mark a distance of no less than twenty-five feet; provided, that ground level parking lots and parking areas may be set back from the ordinary high water mark a distance of no less than fifteen feet. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.100 Lot area and width.
Minimum lot area for all uses except attached, single-family dwellings shall be six thousand square feet and shall be increased as required so that no more than thirty-five percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings. Minimum lot area for attached single-family dwellings shall be three thousand square feet and shall be increased as required so that no more than thirty-five percent of the lot area of any end lot and forty-five percent of the lot area of any interior lot shall be covered by buildings. Except as provided below, the minimum lot width shall be sixty feet; provided, that cul-de-sac lots may have a minimum width at the street line of thirty feet if the lot width at the building line meets the minimum width standard of sixty feet. The minimum lot width for a lot containing or planned for an attached single-family dwelling shall be thirty feet; provided, that such lots may have a minimum width of twenty feet if the lot width at the building line meets the minimum width standard of thirty feet. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.110 Signs.
Signs shall be permitted as follows:
(1) Nameplate with a maximum surface of one square foot;
(2) “For Sale” and “For Rent” signs with maximum surface of six square feet, and set back from property line ten feet;
(3) Church, park or school signs with maximum surface of twenty square feet, and set back from the property line ten feet;
(4) Illuminated signs shall:
(A) Not glare on adjoining property;
(B) Be of constant light intensity;
(C) Not conflict with traffic controls; and
(D) Not be exposed neon. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.120 Uniform design standards—Residences.
No building or housing-type structure moved onto or constructed within this residential zoning district which is to be used as a detached single-family dwelling shall have less than one thousand one hundred square feet of enclosed floor space, excluding garage and/or carport areas. Each such building or housing-type structure shall have eaves with a minimum overhang of twelve inches. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1425 § 5, 2005: Ord. 1208 § 1 (part), 1997; Ord. 1178 § 4 (part), 1996: Ord. 1175 § 8 (part), 1996: Ord. 1002 (Attachment A) (part), 1989)
20.32.130 Attached single-family dwellings—Lot frontage requirements.
For attached single-family dwellings, the city council may waive the lot frontage requirements established under Division II of this title through the approval of a conditional use permit where a finding is made that adequate access to said lot or lots can and will be provided through use of a properly recorded easement. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007)
20.32.140 Planned developments.
(a) Planned developments are those developments authorized in the residential high density zoning district that allow increased variation in lot coverage and dwelling types based on review and approval of a master plan submitted in conjunction with an application for approval of a preliminary plat for a long subdivision pursuant to Division II of this title.
(b) Planned developments may only be approved for those projects located on a minimum of one acre of gross land area. Such developments are not authorized within the developed portions of the city located north of Front Street.
(c) In addition to the information required with an application for preliminary plat approval, the master plan for a planned development shall include the following information: a description of the proposed development, including its purpose and design goals; a listing and description of the dwelling types and other uses planned, as well as their distribution throughout the development; architectural design, landscaping and parking standards proposed; a description of proposed open space and park areas; and other information necessary to allow the city council to review the proposed development.
(d) The development of specific uses within areas approved as planned developments shall be subject to the regulations established in this chapter. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007)
20.32.150 Duplexes, multiple dwellings, attached single-family dwellings and planned developments.
In reviewing applications for approval of duplexes, multiple dwellings, attached single-family dwellings and planned developments, the city council shall retain broad authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny a specific project application based on the unique circumstances specific to that proposal. Such authority shall be based on consideration of factors including, but not limited to, the character of the neighborhood within which the project is proposed, the development plan for the subject neighborhood as expressed in the comprehensive plan, the presence of other similar developments in the surrounding area, the proximity of the development to public services, and the availability of adequate on- and off-street parking. (Ord. 1831 § 4, 2025; Ord. 1493 § 1 (part), 2007)