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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION 321 East Fifth Street
February 22, 2017
6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of January 25, 2017
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION ITEMS
1. Public Hearing of Title 2, 14, 16, and 17 Municipal Code Amendments, Parts I &II
(Continued from January 25th, 2017)
V. STAFF UPDATES
None
VI. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
VII. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
C OMMUNITY & E CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Port Angeles, Washington 98362 January 25, 2017 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: David Amoroso, Matt Bailey, Duane Morris, Elwyn Gee,
Andrew Schwab, Steven Hopkins
Members Absent: One Vacancy
Staff Present: Allyson Brekke, Ben Braudrick
Public Present: John Ralston, Dennis Yakovitch
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Gee opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Amoroso moved to approve the January 11, 2017 minutes. Commissioner
Bailey seconded, all were in favor.
SPECIAL CEREMONIES
City Clerk Jennifer Veneklasen led the two new Commission Members in their Oath of Office.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION ITEMS
1. Review and Amendment of Planning Commission Bylaws
Assistant Planner Ben Braudrick reviewed the minor changes staff had made to the Planning
Commission Bylaws based on suggestions from the Commission at their previous January 11,
2017 meeting.
Commissioner Bailey moved to approve the Bylaws as revised. Commissioner Amoroso
seconded, all were in approval.
2. Title 2, 14, 16, and 17 Municipal Code Amendments
Community and Economic Development Direct Nathan West address the Commission and
introduced the background of the changes being proposed. He asked the Commission to think
critically about the proposed code changes, and if they truly represent the community well for the
next few years and in the 20 year window dictated by the Comprehensive Plan. He called out one priority that was brought up during the comprehensive plan process, which was the social issues
and challenges faced by our community. The compatibility with other uses in the commercial
corridors have been address. He then introduced Planning Manager Allyson Brekke to present
the staff report for the proposed code amendment.
Planning Manager Allyson Brekke addressed the Commission and audience by stating the
intention of staff to split these code amendments into two meetings. Part 2 will occur at the
Commission’s next meeting on February 8. She then presented the staff report for Part 1 of
recommended changes to the Port Angeles Municipal Code. Part I included Titles 2, 14, and a
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portion of 17, and Part 2 will include Title 16 and a portion of Title 17. She noted that notice had been given at City Hall and Peninsula Daily News within 15 days of the public hearing, and that
the amendments had been found to be Exempt from SEPA review. She then presented the Part 1
of the proposed code amendments Staff Report and Powerpoint presentation.
Director West stated that staff did review the code in detail to ensure that the changes would be supportive of development, but also good for the community in the long term, and follow the
goals of the Comprehensive Plan. He also recommended that the Public Hearing remain open
and continue it to a later date.
Commissioner Amoroso asked about reference to parking in a mixed use property. Planning Manager Brekke stated that the intent would be that if there was room enough that one per unit
could be counted. It would reduce the amount needed to supply. Commissioner Amoroso asked
about the need for parking in residences less than one bedroom, such as studios. Planning
Manager Brekke responded that it would remain at a required one for one bedroom or less. Commissioner Hopkins asked about sidewalk standards in residential medium and high density zones. Director West stated that those standards currently exist and that the regulations had been
changed by LID regulation from 6 to 5 foot sidewalks.
Commissioner Bailey asked about the history of the regulation of building heights maximums.
He understood that the reasoning was previously because of fire safety. Director West stated that in the past building height was predicated on fire department accessibility. Before
completing the code change, fire would have the chance to review the code in regard to fire
safety. He added that it is also the community’s unique available views that stopped the building
height changes for the sake of density.
Commissioner Morris asked about signage requirements and new businesses. Planning
Manager Brekke responded that currently there is no requirement for replacement signs needed
for new businesses that are using existing nonconforming signs. The amendment is linking the
sign permit for reevaluation of a new sign. Commissioner Bailey asked who the responsible
party would be to take down signage from a business who has vacated the space. Planning Manager Brekke responded that it had been discussed, and that the conclusion had been made
that the building owner would be responsible. Director West added that it is an issue that had
come up at Council Meetings, and that thought had been given to connecting it with utility
disconnection.
Commissioner Schwab noticed a typo on Page 56, within Section 17.24.160.
Commissioner Hopkins asked about the definition of “affordable housing” and its relevance to
median income. Director West responded that the definition of affordable housing is consistent with State Administrative Code. He added that because the term “affordable” is based on level of
income, there is also a definition for “attainable housing”.
Commissioner Morris pointed out that the definition of “lot” under 17.08.002 Definition Rules
should be pulled out and given more importance.
Commissioner Morris asked about the term bed and breakfast and if it should it be changed to
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Bed and Board to reflect a broader availability. Director West responded that the term had not been thought about.
Commissioner Morris asked about the availability of ARU’s and the legality of RV’s and
permanent living situation. Senior Assistant Attorney Heidi Greenwood responded that there
is existing code that defines this type of living situation as a non-living unit. The intent of the code is not to regulate relatives staying for a week or two, but others who are living in unsafe
conditions. Director West added that these living situations are enforced on a complaint basis
and require a large amount of city resource to enforce.
Commissioner Morris added that, having lived in a college town for a large part of his life, there are many different ways to convert spaces to provide a more dense living arrangement on
each property. Director West responded that the intent of the code is to keep people safe.
Planning Manager Brekke added that the change in definition of “group living’ will help
benefit and regulate these types of creative living situations. Commissioner Morris stated that
he was happy that the City was thinking ahead in terms of common living situations.
John Ralston
PO Box 898
Stated that he was concerned about the process, not the people involved. He wasn’t able to get the agenda packet until Monday evening, and felt there was not enough time to critically think
about the impacts of the proposed amendments. He listed several specific issues within the code
that he was unsure about.
Dennis Yakovitch 21 Rustic Way
There are a variety of different types of development within the city. He applauded the flexibility
for lot design for development. The current cookie cutter approach can make it difficult to
develop a site plan that is attractive to buyers. The new approach will help to sell developed properties and benefit neighborhood beautification and maximize revenue and help developer be
more creative. He suggested reducing right of way minimum widths from 60 to 50 feet. He felt a
development had no problem fitting utilities into 30 feet of right of way. He added that it’s not
intelligent to subdivide in large amounts, and that the allowance for phasing is very important.
Commissioner Morris asked whether there was an association of builders in the community.
Director West responded that the association was not given the code beforehand and made a
commitment to present the code before the North Peninsula Builders Association before the next
meeting the public hearing is moved to. Commissioner Morris felt it was very important to get input from our developer and builder professionals
Commissioner Amoroso asked if there was language supporting historic signage. Director
West responded that there was not. Commissioner Morris asked the whereabouts of the
Historic District. Director West gave the location of the nationally recognized historic district as the Historic Fire Hall, Carnegie Library, and County Courthouse, and that there was an
opportunity to expand this district or create new districts within the City. Planning Manager
Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 2017 Page 4 Brekke stated that the first step is recognition and the second is finding the highest priority to protect and what regulation is needed to fulfill that. There are many areas in the City that could
be identified as historically valuable.
Commissioner Amoroso moved to continue the public meeting to February 8 and have a final
meeting on the Amendments on February 22. Commissioner Bailey seconded. After the Planning Commission discussed the options with Staff to continue the public hearing, the motion
failed.
Commissioner Amoroso moved to continue the public hearing to February 8 to discussion Part
1 and move the public hearing to February 22 to discuss part 2 to allow the public more time to review part one of the amendments. Commissioner Bailey seconded, all were in favor
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Commissioner Schwab ask about a community member approaching him about Washington
Street in front of school a one way at certain times of day. Director West responded that the city
has a traffic safety community
STAFF REPORTS
Director West let the Commission know about comprehensive plan work that had been
introduced to the City Council. Council is intending to integrate Comprehensive Planning
Policies into Strategic Plans
He would be involved in a discussion and review of Clallam County wide planning policy, which
hasn’t been updated since 1994.
Planning Manager Brekke let the Commission know that the County Planning Commission
would be meeting to discuss short term rentals and bed and Breakfasts on the 1st of February.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hopkins moved to adjourn. Commissioner Schwab seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Ben Braudrick, Secretary Elwyn Gee, Chair
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Nathan West, Director of Community and Economic Development
Allyson Brekke, Planning Manager
DATE: February 22, 2017
SUBJECT: 2017 Port Angeles Municipal Code Amendments (Part 2)
RE: Part 2 of a proposal to amend Titles 2, 14, 16 and 17 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code
APPLICANT: City of Port Angeles
LOCATION: Citywide
PROPOSAL: Proposed amendments are part of an annual review intended to provide
more clarification of City land use regulations and are proposed in Part 2
to Titles 16 and 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Community and Economic Development recommends that the Planning
Commission reopen the public hearing and provide a recommendation of approval to the City
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Notice was published in the Peninsula Daily News on January 10, 2017 and posted on
January 1, 2017. To date, one written public comment has been received.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Per WAC 197-11-800(19), the proposed ordinances reflecting the municipal code amendments is
categorically exempt from SEPA review as they contain no substantive standards respecting use
or modification of the environment.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS:
Over the last eighteen months, Community and Economic Development Staff have monitored
the application of the Port Angeles Municipal Code as it relates to growth and development in
the local community. The Department strives to make annual amendments that best address
2017 PAMC Amendments (Part 2) 02/28/17
customer concerns and challenges that are encountered during land use application and
permitting processes. Equally important is the objective to ensure the Port Angeles Municipal
Code is adequately implementing the goals, policies and objectives of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan. Every application of aims to result in a longstanding, quality built environment for the
Community.
Part 2 of the amendments will include reorganization of definitions in Title 16, continued;
changes in allowed and conditional uses in the single family zones to reflect definition changes
in 17.08, the inclusion of development standards for human service facilities in Title 17.94;
revision of Chapter 17.95 title and its content, clarification to the intent and procedure of zoning
lot covenants and lot consolidation and parcel segregation; elimination of notice requirements for
minor amendments to Conditional Use Permits, and the inclusion of Temporary Use Permits in
Chapter 17.96
Attachment B of this staff report is the Staff Report for the continued public hearing of February
8, 2016.
Attachment C of this Staff Report includes all of Part 1 & 2 recommended changes, including
changes that were made in response to recommended changes from Planning Commission and
public comment when Part 1 was presented to the Planning Commission on January 25, 2017.
Proposed amendments show underlines as proposed new language and strike outs as proposed
removal of language.
Attachment A: Summary of Code Changes in Part 2
Attachment B: Staff Report for the Continued February 8, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Attachment C: Track changes of all proposed code amendments
2017 PAMC Amendments (Part 2) 02/28/17
ATTACHMENT A
SUMMARY OF CODE CHANGES IN PART 2
16.02–Definitions.
• Consolidates all definitions in Title 16
• Clarifies definitions to ensure consistency between Titles 16 & 17
16.040.070 – Preliminary Short Plat – Design Standards
• Rearranges wording for panhandle lots.
16.12 – Boundary Line Adjustments
• Clarifies the purpose and intent of the boundary line adjustment process to define the
purpose of the process.
• Adds Lot Consolidation and Parcel Segregation intent, criteria, and process.
Chapter 17.08 - Definitions
• Clarifies definition of Zoning Lot Covenant.
Chapter 17.10 - RS-7 Residential, Single-Family
• Changes conditional uses to match revised definitions.
• Changes area and dimensional requirements into a table form
Chapter 17.11 - RS-9 Residential, Single-Family
• Removes language in purpose with specific design intent for curvilinear streets and non-
through streets.
• Changes conditional uses to match revised definitions.
• Changes area and dimensional requirements into a table form
Chapter 17.10 - RS-11 Residential, Single-Family
• Changes conditional uses to match revised definitions.
• Removes duplexes as a conditional use
• Changes area and dimensional requirements into a table form
Chapter 17.94 – General Provisions
• References state RCW and Title 16 for use of lots or parcels containing more than minimum required lot area
• Creates Development Standards for Human Service Facilities
Chapter 17.95 – Special Provisions
• Changes chapter title to Nonconforming Situations and develops a purpose for the chapter, identifies and defines different nonconforming situations, and creates criteria for
the approval of conditional use permits relative to nonconforming situations.
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Chapter 17.96 - Administration and Enforcement
• Removes the need for public notice for minor amendments to conditional use permits.
• Includes temporary use permits, previously located in 17.95 and named Temporary Buildings, and updates extensions final decision to the Director and appeals to the
Hearing Examiner.
ATTACHMENT B
TO: Planning Commission FROM: Nathan West, Director
Allyson Brekke, Planning Manager
DATE: February 8, 2017
SUBJECT: 2017 Port Angeles Municipal Code Amendments (Part 1 continued)
RE: Continued public hearing for consideration of proposed amendments to Titles 2,
14, 16 and 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code
APPLICANT: City of Port Angeles
LOCATION: Citywide
PROPOSAL: Proposed amendments are part of an annual review intended to provide more clarification of City land use regulations and are proposed to Titles 2, 14, 16 and
17 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The amendments will include
clarification of the Hearing Examiner’s responsibilities, addition of new definitions that better clarify categories of land uses in commercial and industrial
zoning and residential housing types, reductions to required yard setbacks in
Residential Medium Density (RMD) and Residential High Density (RHD) zoning, clarification of language pertaining to non-conforming buildings, uses
and signs, clarification of language pertaining to signage requirements, reductions of minimum acreage requirements and other language clarification to Infill Overlay Zone requirements, clarification of frontage requirements in
subdivisions, and other changes that are intended to provide clarity, correct errors, and result in greater efficiencies and consistency of land use regulations.
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Community and Economic Development recommends that the Planning Commission
continue their review of Part 1 of the proposed municipal code amendments and open the continued public hearing to receive public input and comment on the proposed changes. The Commission should
then once again continue the public hearing to the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February
22, 2017. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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February 8, 2017
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Public Notice was published in the Peninsula Daily News on January 10, 2017 and posted on January 1,
2017. During their January 25, 2017 meeting, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to February 8, 2017. One letter of public comment was received and the concerns are summarized below in
italics. Staff provides a response under each concern.
1. Participants in this process need more time to review prior to Public meetings.
State Law, and Chapter 17.96.140 PAMC requires that any municipal code changes require at least 15 days’ notice prior to the date of the public hearing. Planning Commission Bylaws requires 5 days before providing essential information for the meeting. We appreciate this criticism specifically because one of
the Planning Division’s many finite resources is in fact, time. The Planning Division understands the importance of transparency and collaboration with stakeholders as a means to ensure that code is (a) upholding the intent of the goals, policies, and objectives of the comprehensive plan and (b) seeking to
protect the health, safety and welfare of the individuals, families, neighborhoods, and community of Port Angeles. The Planning Division acts through the direction of the City Manager, who is charged with the
oversight of the City’s administrative operations by the City Council. Timelines for administrative
operations can at times conflict with Divisional workloads, and this can expedite and challenge our Division’s vision for an ideal process in our work.
2. 14.36.090, how is the City going to "enforce", would Lincoln Theatre need to remove the signage when they closed?
While the City of Port Angeles understands the concern of enforcement, it still believes that municipal
code regulations should reflect the goals of the Comprehensive Plan to ensure every development application aims to result in a longstanding, quality built environment for the community. The City of
Port Angeles is currently looking at ways to improve the City’s code compliance program. Code compliance is a current interest of the City Council.
3. 17.08.015, is food service limited to only breakfast? 17.18.015 does not exist in City Municipal Code. Code states that a bed and breakfast shall have only one kitchen and serve primarily breakfast only to people registered. Interpretation would suggest they could
serve snacks and other meals as well, but only to registered guests.
4. 17.22 CSD-Community Shopping District or Commercial Shopping District?
CSD is intended to mean Community Shopping District. A find/replace function has been done to the draft amendments to ensure any accidental discrepancies are correct.
5. 17.94/95 C. ownership, I have major concerns about "mandating" and trying to enforce when both units are tenant occupied.
The City is exploring way this requirement can be enforced in the future. A conditional use permit
application process allows the City to apply conditions on the approval of a project which can assist with enforcement of the development standards for accessory residential units (ARUs).
6. "Churches", used in at least 20 sections of PAMC and possibly without a specific definition. Should mean, and not limited to, temples, synagogues, mosques, and or other places of worship.
The category of “Church” has been eliminated as a use and has been replaced by Community Center, defined in PAMC 17.08.020(G)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Per WAC 197-11-800(19), the proposed ordinances reflecting the municipal code amendments is
categorically exempt from SEPA review as they contain no substantive standards respecting use or modification of the environment.
2017 PAMC Amendments (Part 1 continued)
February 8, 2017
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS: Over the last eighteen months, Community and Economic Development Staff have monitored the
application of the Port Angeles Municipal Code as it relates to growth and development in the local
community. The Department strives to make annual amendments that best address community customer concerns and challenges that are encountered during land use application and permitting processes.
Equally important is the objective to ensure the Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) is adequately implementing the goals, policies and objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Due to the large number of changes proposed, the amendments are being presented to Planning Commission in two separate parts. Part 1 was first presented to the Planning Commission on January 25, 2017. The amendments included in Part 1 include the following:
• Chapter 17.08 – Definitions. Clarify the language in several definitions:
Accessory Residential Unit (ARU) Bed and Breakfast Child care, child daycare center, and family daycare \
Conditional use permit (Administrative) Dwelling and dwelling, two-family (or duplex) and dwelling unit Lot, front lot line and lot width
Types of garages Measurements of lots
Recreational facility or area
Uses, principal and accessory Child day care center and family day care.
Setback measurements
• Chapter 17.08 – Definitions.
Add the following new definitions:
Accessory use (changed from “Use, accessory” and eliminated “Incidental”) Artisan Manufacturing
Building, accessory
Community Center Conference Center
Entertainment services
Extended stay lodging Group Living (different from “Group home”)
Hotel (definition for Motel moved to “Hotel”) Human Service Facilities Mixed Use Structure
Townhouse Transitional Housing Types of lots
Lot line, zero
• Chapters 17.14 & 17.15 – RMD & RHD Districts
Expanded on permitted uses and clarified conditional uses. Reduce required setbacks to provide a greater opportunity to reach maximum density.
• Chapters 17.20, .21, .22, .23, .24, .25– Commercial Districts. Expanded on permitted uses and clarified conditional uses. Clarified when residential uses may be permitted in some commercial zoning.
• Chapter 17.45 – Infill Overlay Zone.
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February 8, 2017
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Eliminate maximum acreage. Clarify the allowable relaxations that may be requested.
•Chapter 17.94 – Development Standards for ARUs.
Created additional development standards for ARUs.
Staff has made the following changes to Part 1 since the first public hearing:
•Chapter 2.52 “Board of Adjustment” was shown to be eliminated. However, Staff identified that
this Chapter contained the City’s Variance criteria and application process that cannot be
eliminated. The Variance purpose, process and criteria was restructured, reworded and moved to Section 17.96.080 of Title 17;
•Additional clarification was added to parking requirements for residential dwelling units and itnow reads as “One parking space per every dwelling unit with one bedroom or less / two parking spaces per dwelling units with two or more bedrooms”; and
•The definition for “community center” was revised to remove the word “churches” and replacedwith “places of worship (church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.)”.
Part 2 to be presented at a future meeting date as determined during the February 8, 2017 meeting.
The following font styles are used for the proposed amendments:
•New language is underlined as proposed; and
•Removal of language is red struck out.
CHAPTER 2.18 - HEARING EXAMINER
2.18.010 - System established.
As authorized by RCW 35A.63.170, the City hereby establishes a hearing examiner system. This system
vests in the Hearing Examiner the power and authority to hear and decide those issues assigned to the
Hearing Examiner in this chapter. This system additionally vests in the Director of the City's Department
of Community and Economic Development ("the Director") the power and authority to hear and decide
administratively those issues assigned to the Director in this chapter.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.020 - Appointment.
A. Subject to City Council confirmation, the City Manager shall appoint the Hearing Examiner with
regard only for qualifications for the duties of the office.
B. The Hearing Examiner shall be an attorney in good standing, licensed to practice law in the State of
Washington or a Certified Professional Planner. Qualifications for the office of the Hearing Examiner
are expertise in land use law and planning, and the training and experience necessary to conduct
administrative or quasi-judicial hearings and issue decisions and recommendations on land use
planning and regulatory matters.
C. The Hearing Examiner shall be retained as an independent contractor pursuant to a contract
approved by the City Council. The term of appointment, compensation and other requirements shall
be as established pursuant to contract.
D. Unless the context requires otherwise, the term "Hearing Examiner" used in this chapter shall include
Hearing Examiners pro tempore.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.030 - Pro tempore appointment.
The City Manager shall appoint a Hearing Examiner pro tempore to serve whenever the Hearing Examiner
informs the City Manager that he or she cannot serve.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.040 - Limitations on appointment.
The Hearing Examiner may hold no other position in the City Government of Port Angeles or be an
employee of, or contractor for, any person under contract to the City of Port Angeles. The Examiner shall
not be an elected or appointed official who exercises his or her official authority within Port Angeles City
limits or the City's UGAs.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
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Attachment C
2.18.050 - Freedom from improper influence.
No person shall interfere with the Hearing Examiner in the performance of his or her designated duties.
No person shall attempt to influence or in any way interfere with the Examiner in the performance of his
or her designated duties. The Hearing Examiner shall comply strictly with the rules of Chapters 42.23 and
42.36 RCW. The Hearing Examiner shall disqualify himself or herself if there exists any condition or
situation that would result in an unfair hearing, or an appearance of unfairness.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.060 - Functions, issues and jurisdiction of the Hearing Examiner.
The Hearing Examiner is hereby authorized and directed to hear and decide the following matters:
1. General conditional use permit (CUP)Admin. permits:
a. General conditional use permit (CUP).
b. Unclassified use.
2. Unclassified use permit
3. Subdivision applications: Land use:
a. Preliminary subdivision.
b. Preliminary binding site improvement plan.
43. Shorelines applications:
a. Substantial development permit - All applications except those deemed administrative
actions pursuant to subsection 2.18.065(3).
b. Conditional use.
c. Variance.
54. Variances permits:
a. Standard variance.
b. 6. Appeal Bldg. Official determination.
75. Preliminary overlays districts:
a. Planned Residential Development Overlay Zone (PRD).
b. Planned Low Impact Development Overlay Zone (PLID).
c. Mixed Commercial Overlay (MCO).
d. Industrial Park (IP).
e. Infill Overlay Zone (IOZ).
f. Planned Industrial Development Overlay Zone (PID).
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As to all of the foregoing issues and matters, the decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be the final
decision of the City. The decision of the Hearing Examiner in these cases may be appealed to Superior
Court. Appeals must be filed within 15 days of the notice of decision.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.065 - Functions, issues and jurisdiction of the Director.
The Director is hereby authorized and directed to hear and decide the following matters:
1. Admin. Permits Administrative Conditional Use Permits:
a. Home occupation.
b. Accessory residential unit ARU.
c. Residential bed and breakfast.
d. Retail stand.
e. Temporary use.
f. 2. Extension of approved conditional use permits, provided that the following minimum criteria are
met:
i. The use complies with the permit conditions; and
ii. There have been no significant, adverse changes in circumstances.
32. Subdivision Land use:
a. Boundary line adjustment (BLA).
b. Short plat.
c. Final subdivision plat.
d. Final binding site improvement plan.
43. Shorelinesapplications:
a. Substantial development applications permits - (1) (if the applications is for a permitted
uses; and (2) or an applications that receives a SEPA threshold determination of non-
significance).
b. Exemptions
54. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
65. Wetland/ESA permits.
76. Variances permits:
a. Minor deviation.
b. a. Parking variance.
87. Final overlay districtss:
a. Final approval of all overlay zones.
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b. No public hearing shall be required for final approval of any overlay zone.
9. Minor deviation requests
As to all of the foregoing issues and matters, the decision of the Director shall be an
administrative decision. Such decision may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner, provided that
the appeal must be filed within 15 days after the Director issues the decision, provided that if a
longer appeal period is established by state law, the longer period shall control. If an appeal is
not filed within the applicable period, the decision of the Directors is the final decision of the
City. If a matter is appealed, the decision of the Hearing Examiner is the final decision of the City.
In those cases the decision of the Hearing Examiner may be appealed to Superior Court. The
appeal to Superior Court must be filed within 15 days of the date the Hearing Examiner's
decision is issued.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.070 - Rules of procedure.
The Hearing Examiner shall be authorized to adopt rules of procedure. Such rules shall be subject to
confirmation or amendment by the City Council by resolution.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
2.18.080 - Repeal.
All provisions in Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code that conflict with the
procedures for hearing and deciding the matters as specified in sections 2.18.060 and 2.18.065 above are
repealed and superseded by the provision of this chapter.
(Ord. 3536 § 1, 5/19/2015)
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CHAPTER 2.36 - PLANNING COMMISSION[7]
Footnotes:
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State Law reference— For statutory provisions regarding planning agencies in code cities, see Ch.
35A.63 RCW.
2.36.010 - Creation—Composition.
There is created a City Planning Commission to be composed of seven members.
(Ord. 2384 § 2, 3/19/1986; Ord. 1123 § 1, 3/1/1944)
2.36.020 - Membership.
A. Procedures.
1. The seven members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the City Council.
2. Each member of the Planning Commission shall be required to take an oath of office.
3. Members may be removed from office for reasons deemed appropriate by the Council, including
but not limited to malfeasance in office or neglect of duties.
B. Criteria. Criteria used in selecting members shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Members shall be residents of the City.
2. Members shall have an understanding of (1) the benefits to the community of zoning and
planning, (2) the scope and purpose of the City's Comprehensive Plan and (3) the rules of
procedure and conduct applicable to Planning Commission members.
3. Members shall be selected in accordance with the equal opportunity guidelines.
4. The Commission shall represent a broad spectrum of the community.
5. Members shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation.
6. Members shall not be City employees or members of the City Council.
7. Members shall serve without pay.
C. Terms.
1. A full term of office shall be four years.
2. The term of office shall start on March 1st of the year in which the appointment is made,
provided that appointments to unexpired terms shall start as designated in the appointment.
3. Members of the Commission may be appointed to succeed themselves.
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4. Appointments to fill an unexpired term shall be only for the remainder of that term.
5. The terms of office shall be staggered so that no more than two members' terms expire in the
same year.
6. No person shall be allowed to serve on the Planning Commission for more than two consecutive
four-year terms; provided that this prohibition shall not disqualify any person now serving on
the Planning Commission from completing the term that he or she has been appointed to serve
as of the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. 3267 § 1, 12/29/2006; Ord. 2384 § 2, 3/19/1986; Ord. 1123 § § 1, 3, 5, 3/1/1944)
2.36.030 - Compensation.
The members of the Planning Commission shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 1123 § 5, 3/1/1944)
2.36.040 - Meetings.
The Planning Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting in each month for not less than nine
months in each year.
(Ord. 1123 § 6 (part), 3/1/1944)
2.36.050 - Organization—Business.
The Planning Commission shall elect its own chairman from among its members and create and fill such
other offices as it determines its needs require.
It shall adopt rules for the transaction of the business and keep a written record of its meetings,
resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations, which record shall be a public record.
(Ord. 1123 § 6 (part), 3/1/1944)
2.36.060 - Vacancies—Removal of members.
Vacancies occurring on the Planning Commission otherwise than through the expiration of a term shall be
filled for the unexpired term.
Members may be removed from the Commission after public hearing by the appointing official, with the
approval of the City Planning Commission for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Written
charges shall be filed against any member before such hearing, and he shall have two weeks' notice of the
date of the hearing.
(Ord. 1123 § 4, 3/1/1944)
2.36.070 - Expenditures.
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The expenditures of the Planning Commission shall be within the amount appropriated by the Planning
Commission, and the Planning Commission is authorized to employ such employees and expert
consultants as they deem necessary for its work.
(Ord. 1123 § 7, 3/1/1944)
2.36.080 - Fact-finding powers.
A. The Planning Commission is authorized and empowered to act as a research and fact-finding agency
of the City. To that end, it may make such surveys, analyses, researches and reports as are generally
directed or requested by the City Council. The Planning Commission, upon such direction or request,
is further empowered and authorized:
1. To make inquiries, investigation and surveys concerning the resources of the City;
2. To assemble and analyze the data thus obtained and to formulate plans for the conservation of
resources and the systematic utilization and development thereof;
3. To make recommendations from time to time as to the best methods of such conservation,
utilization and development;
4. To cooperate with other public agencies in such planning; and
5. To make surveys and recommendations for the adoption by the City Council of coordinated
plans for development of the City.
B. Limitation. The research and fact-finding powers granted to the Commission shall be exercised by
the Commission acting as a body. Individual commissioners, separately or independently, are not
authorized to exercise such powers.
(Ord. 3267 § 1, 12/29/2006; Ord. 1123 § 8, 3/1/1944)
2.36.090 - Preparation of Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission may recommend to the City Council a Comprehensive Plan designed for the
benefit of the City as provided by law and prepared as a whole, or may recommend parts or any
amendment, extension or addition thereto. Before such recommendations are made to the City, the
Planning Commission shall hold public hearing thereon, giving notice of the time and place by one
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City. A copy of the City ordinance adopting or
embodying any plan or part thereof or any amendment thereto, properly certified, shall be filed with the
County Auditor. Any ordinance referred to herein may be amended or changed by subsequent ordinances.
(Ord. 1123 § 12, 3/1/1944)
2.36.095 - Long-range planning advisory committees.
In order to assist the Planning Commission in long-range planning matters, long-range planning advisory
committees may be established from time to time by the City Council in accordance with this section.
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A. Proposals. Either the City Council or the Planning Commission may propose the formation of a
long-range planning advisory committee. Proposals shall specify the function or task to be
accomplished.
B. Authority. Long-range planning advisory committees shall have the authority to conduct public
meetings and public hearings and to advise the Planning Commission with regard to the specific
function or task that the committees are assigned. The Planning Commission shall consider such
advice in making its own recommendations to the City Council after conducting additional public
hearings as may be required by law.
C. Establishment. Long-range planning advisory committees shall be established by resolution of
the City Council. Any such resolution shall specify the committee's purpose, number of
members, and duration.
D. Membership. Long-range planning advisory committees shall consist of two or three members
of the Planning Commission. These members shall be designated by the Planning Commission,
which shall also designate one of the members as chairperson. The remaining members shall be
City residents and shall be appointed by the City Council. Candidates may be suggested by the
Planning Commission.
E. Conduct of business. Long-range planning advisory committees shall conduct their business in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act and the by-laws of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2592 § 1, 6/13/1990)
2.36.100 - Building regulations action.
Upon the receipt of a recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council may, in the interest
of health, safety, morals and general welfare, by City ordinance, regulate and restrict the location and use
of buildings, structures and land for residence, trade, industry and other purposes; the height, number of
stories, size, construction and design of buildings and other structures; the size of yards, courts and spaces
on the lot or tract; the density of population; the setback of buildings along streets, parks or public water
frontage; and, the subdivision and development of land.
(Ord. 1123 § 9, 3/1/1944)
2.36.110 - City districting recommendations.
The City Council on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, may, by ordinance, divide the City
into districts of such size, shape and area or may establish such official maps or development plans for the
whole or any portion of the City as they may consider best, and within such districts may regulate and
restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or
lands. All such regulations shall be prepared as part of the Comprehensive Plan designed for the benefit
of the City as provided by law.
(Ord. 1123 § 11, 3/1/1944)
2.36.120 - Board of Adjustment appointment recommendations.
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The City Council may, on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, provide for the appointment
of a Board of Adjustment to make exceptions as may be considered advisable or necessary.
(Ord. 1123 § 10, 3/1/1944)
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CHAPTER 2.52 - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
2.52.010 - Establishment—Membership.
A Board of Adjustment is established. The word "Board" when used herein shall mean the Board of
Adjustment. The Board shall consist of five members.
A. Procedures.
1. The five members of the Board of Adjustment shall be appointed by the City Council.
2. Members may be removed from office for reasons deemed appropriate by the Council,
including but not limited to malfeasance in office or neglect of duties.
B. Criteria. Criteria used in selecting members shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. Members shall be residents of the City.
2. Members shall have an understanding of the benefits of zoning to the City.
3. Members shall be selected in accordance with the equal opportunity guidelines.
4. The Board shall represent a broad spectrum of the community.
5. Members shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation.
6. Members shall not be City employees or members of the City Council or members of the
Planning Commission.
7. Members shall serve without pay.
C. Terms.
1. A full term of office shall be four years.
2. The term of office shall start on March 1st of the year in which the appointment is made,
provided that appointments to unexpired terms shall start as designated in the
appointment.
3. Members of the Board may be appointed to succeed themselves.
4. Appointments to fill an unexpired term shall be only for the remainder of that term, after
which a reappointment may be made, provided that the appointment to fill the current
vacancy on the Board of Adjustment shall expire on the last day of February, 1989, after
which a reappointment may be made.
5. Existing members shall fulfill the terms they were appointed to serve.
6. No person shall be allowed to serve on the Board of Adjustment for more than two
consecutive four-year terms; provided that this prohibition shall not disqualify any person
now serving on the Board of Adjustment from completing the term that he or she has been
appointed to serve as of the effective date of the ordinance codified herein.
7. In order to stagger the dates of expiration of the terms of office of members of the Board,
the length of the term of appointment for one position which is scheduled to begin on
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March 1, 1992, shall be for three years only, and expire on the last day of February, 1995;
provided that thereafter all terms of office shall be for a four-year period.
(Ord. 2670 § 1, 1/17/1992; Ord. 2384 § 3, 3/19/1986; Ord. 1796 § 1, 7/26/1973)
2.52.020 - Meetings.
Meetings of the Board shall be held at least once each month, and at such times as the Chairman of the
Board may determine; provided that if no application over which the Board has jurisdiction is pending
before the Board, the meeting may be canceled by the Chairman. There shall be a fixed place of meeting
and all regular Board meetings shall be open to the public. The presence of three members shall be
necessary to constitute a quorum.
(Ord. 1802 § 1, 11/29/1973; Ord. 1796 § 2, 7/26/1973)
2.52.030 - Review of actions of Building Inspector.
The Board may review any interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance made by the Building
Inspector in pursuance of his duties of granting building permits and administering the building inspection
program and any order, requirement, decision, or determination relating thereto. The Building Inspector
is authorized to issue building permits for those applications which do not increase the violation of existing
regulations. The Board may affirm or reverse the interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
made by the Building Inspector, and any order, requirement, decision, or determination relating thereto;
and the Board's decision shall be based upon the records and the findings in each case and to that end it
shall have all of the powers of the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 1887 § 1, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1796 § 32, 7/26/1973)
2.52.040 - Variance—Grounds.
Recognizing that there are certain uses of property that may or may not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, morals and general welfare, depending upon the facts in each particular case, a limited
power to grant variances for such uses is vested, by specific mention in this chapter, in the Board. The
Board shall have and exercise original jurisdiction in receiving, granting or denying all applications for such
variance uses as provided for in this chapter and shall have the power to place in such permits conditions
or limitations in its judgment required to secure adequate protection to the zone or locality in which such
use is to be permitted. No variance shall be granted by the Board until after public hearing, as hereinafter
provided, and until after the Planning Department has found that the provisions of all other ordinances,
with which compliance is required, have been fulfilled and until the Board finds:
A. The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon
uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property on behalf of which the
application was filed is located; and
B. That such variance is necessary, because of special circumstances relating to the size, shape,
topography, location, or surroundings of the subject property, to provide it with use rights and
privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is
located; and
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C. That the granting of such variance shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property
is situated.
(Ord. 2525 § 1, 3/15/1989; Ord. 1887 § 2, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1796 § 4, 7/16/1973)
2.52.050 - Report of decisions.
In deciding any of the matters referred to in sections 2.52.030 and 2.52.040, the Board shall issue a written
report in the form of the Board minutes within 14 days of its decision giving the reasons for its decision.
(Ord. 1802 § 2, 11/29/1973; Ord. 1796 § 5, 7/16/1973)
2.52.060 - Rules of procedure.
The Board shall adopt its own rules of procedure (except as hereinafter fixed as to voting) and keep a
record of its proceedings, findings and actions in each case, and the vote of each member on each question
considered in the proceedings.
(Ord. 1796 § 6, 7/26/1973)
2.52.070 - Petition to review Building Inspector's or Planning Director's interpretations.
A. Any person or persons, or any officer, official of any Department or Commission of the City aggrieved
by the Building Inspector's or Planning Director's interpretation of the provisions of this chapter as
they refer to the granting of building permits and the inspection of buildings or by the Planning
Director's interpretation of the provisions of this chapter may jointly or severally file a written
petition with the Board for a review of the Building Inspector's interpretation or the Planning
Director's interpretation. Such petition shall be filed with the office of the City Clerk within ten days
after the petitioner receives either written or oral notice of the interpretation of any provision of the
Zoning Ordinance by which the petitioner deems himself to be aggrieved. Such petition shall set forth
the provision of the Zoning Ordinance which the Building Inspector or Planning Director has
interpreted, the Building Inspector's or Planning Director's interpretation thereof, the petitioner's
interpretation of the same and the reasons the petitioner believes the interpretation of the Building
Inspector or Planning Director to be incorrect. Such petition shall contain the name or names of all
aggrieved parties and the names of all attorneys or agents representing such aggrieved parties
together with the mailing address of such parties, their agents and attorneys. The City Clerk shall
transmit said petition to the Secretary of the Board prior to the next regular meeting of the Board.
The Secretary of the Board shall present the petition to the Board at their next regular meeting, and
the Board, at such meeting, shall fix a date for the hearing on said petition which date shall not be
less than ten days nor more than 60 days from the date upon which said petition was presented to
the Board. At least five days prior to the date fixed for such hearing, the Secretary of the Board shall
cause to be mailed to the petitioners or their agents or attorneys, at the respective addresses shown
on the petition, a notice of the time and place of the hearing on said petition. At such hearing, the
petitioner may appear in person, by agent or by attorney. All City officials and other interested
persons may be heard at such hearing in support of or opposition to such petition.
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B. The Board may initiate a review of the Building Inspector's interpretation or the Planning Director's
interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance by affirmative vote of a majority of the entire
Board.
C. The Board may affirm or reverse the interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance made
by the Building Inspector and/or the Planning Director, and any order, requirement, decision or
determination relating thereto; and the Board's decision shall be based upon the record and the
findings in each case, and to that end, it shall have all of the powers of the Building Inspector or the
Planning Director. Unless a majority of the entire Board vote in favor of reversing the decision of the
Building Inspector or Planning Director, such decision shall stand affirmed. The Board shall maintain
in the office of the Planning Director full and complete records of all decisions involving the
interpretation of the provisions of this chapter, which records shall be open to public inspection
during all regular business hours.
(Ord. 2794 § 1, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2525 § 1, 3/15/1989; Ord. 1887 § 3, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1802 § 3,
11/29/1973; Ord. 1796 § 7, 7/16/1973)
2.52.080 - Variance—Application.
A. All application for variances permitted by this chapter shall be submitted in writing to the
Department of Community Development office. Each such application shall contain the name and
mailing address of the applicant or applicants, the legal description of the property for which the
variance is requested, the nature of the variance requested and a concise statement as to the reasons
why such property is needed for and suited to such variance. The application shall be accompanied
by a plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the dimensions of any and all existing structures and all
structures to be erected on the property involved and the yard areas thereof. The Board or
Community Development personnel may, at any time, require the applicant to furnish such
additional written information as may be necessary to enable the Board to determine whether such
application should or should not be granted. With each application, filed for a special property use,
there shall be paid by the applicant, at the time of filing the application with the Department of
Community Development, a fee in an amount to be set by the City Council by resolution from time
to time, to defray the City's costs and expenses in processing such application, including the
publication and mailing of the notices hereinafter required. All fees so collected by the office of the
Department of Community Development shall be surrendered at least once each month to the office
of the City Treasurer who shall deposit the same in the City's General Fund.
B. The Department of Community Development shall fix a time, date and place for public hearing on
such application, which date shall not be less than 15 days after notice given in the following manner:
1. By United States mail addressed to the applicant and to the owners of all adjoining or abutting
property. (Property separated from the proposed use by a street, highway or other public road
or alley shall be construed to be adjoining or abutting for the purpose of giving notice; and
notices addressed to the last known address of the person making the latest property tax
payment shall be deemed proper notice to the owner of such property.);
2. By printed notice posted in a conspicuous place at or near the location of the proposed use;
3. By publishing notice thereof in the official newspaper of the City. Such notice shall contain the
name of the applicant or applicants, the legal description of the property involved, the special
property use requested, the date, time and place of the public hearing thereon and shall specify
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that any person interested may appear at such public hearing and be heard either for or against
such application.
C. At such public hearing, the Board shall proceed to hear all persons present who desire to be heard
either for or against such application and shall render its decision upon such application at the
conclusion of such hearing or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. Any building permit
thereafter issued for such property shall be in accordance with and subject to all terms and conditions
contained in the decision of the Board.
D. The Board shall maintain in the office of the Department of Community Development full and
complete written records of all proceedings, factual findings and conclusions reached on any and all
such applications.
(Ord. 3111 § 1, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2525 § 1, 3/15/1989; Ord. 1887 § 4, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1796 § 8,
7/26/1973)
2.52.090 - Variance—Approval time limit.
Whenever the Board shall by its decision authorize the issuance of a permit for a variance if such building
permit and/or occupancy permit is not obtained by the applicant within one year from the date of the
Board's decision, the Board's decision shall cease to be effective.
(Ord. 2335 § 1, 4/10/1985; Ord. 1796 § 9, 7/26/1973)
2.52.100 - Variance—Permit revocation.
In addition to all other penalties prescribed in this chapter whenever, in the opinion of the Planning
Department, any person granted a permit for a variance fails to comply with all of the terms, conditions
or limitations of such permit and of the decision of the Board authorizing the granting of such permit, he
shall issue an order, in writing, requiring that all further work on the premises or use thereof be stopped
until the violation has been corrected. If the violation be not corrected or if the work on the premises or
use thereof be not stopped or suspended until such violation is corrected, the Planning Department shall
give written notice to the owner or occupant of the premises deemed in violation that the Planning
Department will apply to the Board for an order revoking the permit for the variance. Such written notice
shall specify the time, the date and place when the Planning Department will appear before the Board to
request such revocation and shall advise the owner or occupant of the premises deemed to be in violation
that such owner or occupant is at liberty to appear and be heard with respect to the request of the
Planning Department for such revocation. Such notice shall be mailed to the owner or occupant of the
premises deemed in violation, by certified mail with a return receipt requested, at least five days prior to
the date specified in such notice as being the date of the hearing. At the hearing, the Board shall have the
power to sustain or overrule the order of the Planning Department and to revoke the permit granted for
such variance. The affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board shall be necessary before the order
of the Planning Department is declared to be overruled. The Board shall keep in the office of the Planning
Department full and complete written records of all proceedings, factual findings and conclusions of the
Board in all such hearings.
(Ord. 2525 § 1, 3/15/1989; Ord. 1887 § 5, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1796, § 10, 7/26/1973)
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2.52.110 - Stay of proceedings.
An application to the Board for any variance or for any review of the Building Inspector's or Planning
Department's interpretation of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance or of any orders, requirements,
decisions or determinations related thereto made by the Building Inspector or Planning Department shall
operate to stay all further proceedings by the Building Inspector or Planning Department, unless the
Building Inspector or Planning Department certifies to the Board and the Board finds that, by reasons of
facts stated in the certification, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property, in which case, such
action shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order issued by the Superior Court of the County.
The findings and decisions of the Board shall be transmitted to the office of the Building Inspector in
relation to his interpretations and to the Planning Department in relation to its interpretations.
(Ord. 2525 § 1, 3/15/1989; Ord. 1887 § 6, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1796 § 11, 7/26/1973)
2.52.120 - Appeals from decisions, orders.
All decisions and orders of the Board shall be final and conclusive, unless, within 21 days from the date of
the action, the original applicant or an adverse party files a petition for judicial review to the Superior
Court of the County.
(Ord. 2990 § 8, 5/15/1998; Ord. 2525 § 1, 3/15/1989; Ord. 1887 § 7, 7/15/1976; Ord. 1796 § 12,
7/26/1973)
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14.36.090 - Removal of prohibited and nonconforming signs.
A. The Building Division shall notify the business owner and the sign owner or lessee and the
owner of the property of each sign that is either a prohibited or nonconforming sign under the
terms of this chapter.
Signs advertising a business or the sale of a product must be removed when:
1. A business is no longer operating; or
2. A product is no longer being sold on the premises; or
3. The sign is prohibited under the terms of this chapter.
B. Signs advertising a business no longer operating must be removed upon closure of the business.
Signs advertising a product no longer being sold on the premises must be removed upon
cessation of the sale of the product. A freestanding sign support structure that supported a sign
that advertised a business or sale of a product no longer functioning operating or being sold on
the premises shall be removed within one yearsix months of closure of the business. An
extension of this time period may be requested by appeal submitting a written letter requesting
an extension to the Director of the Community and Economic Development
DepartmentDirector. Such extension shall only be considered for conforming sign structures
when use of the structure is imminent and/or retention is deemed to be valuable to the
integrity of the site.
C. Failure to remove a sign or freestanding sign support structure as required by this section is a
violation of this chapter. In the event of such violation, the City shall have all rights and remedies
available at law. In addition, and not in limitation of its rights and remedies otherwise available
at law, the City, in its discretion, may remove the sign or cause it to be removed and place a lien
against the property for the cost of such removal.
D. C. Any sign legally erected before November 15, 2002 whichthat is a of a type of sign permitted
type of sign under PAMC 14.36.070, but which does not conform to the specific requirements
for that type of sign, and which was legally erected before November 15, 2002, shall be
classified as legal nonconforming and may remain in use.
(Ord. 3515 § 1, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3389 § 2, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3126 § 1 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 2604 § 1,
7/14/1990; Ord. 2580 § 1, 4/25/1990; Ord. 2542 § 6, 7/30/1989; Ord. 2182 § 5, 12/14/1981; Ord. 2152 §
9, 7/1/1981)
14.40.030 - Parking space requirements—Generally.
For all land uses there shall be established and maintained permanent off-street parking spaces, either
on the zoning lot of the use, or, if the affected property owners and the Community Development
Director agree through the execution of an appropriate agreement and easement in a form acceptable
to the City Attorney and if appropriate identification signage is provided, within 200 feet of the property
boundaries (excluding public streets and alleys) of the zoning lot. The required number of parking spaces
shall be determined as follows:
A. The number of required spaces shall be determined either by reference to the number of
required parking spaces per Table A or by using one of the alternate methods in subsection C. of
this section.
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B. If applicable, Sections 14.40.080 through 14.40.110 shall then be used to determine whether the
number of spaces required by subsection A. of this section is modified.
C. If Table A of subsection A. of this section is not used to determined the number of required
parking spaces, one of the following alternate methods of determining the required parking for
a particular development shall be used:
1. Determine the number of parking spaces required by a parking plan approved by the
Planning Commission based on the number of employees and customers on-site during
the peak hours of operation taking into consideration duration of parking use (i.e.,
turnover rate) and any reduction in single occupant vehicles due to a transportation
demand management assessment prepared per Section 14.40.030.C.2.; or
2. Prepare a transportation demand management assessment that meets the approval of
the Planning Commission per Section 14.40.050; or
3. Obtain Planning Commission approval of a parking variance per Section 14.40.130.
D. If the following criteria are satisfied, then the parking requirements of Table A of subsection A.
above may be reduced accordingly.
1. Parking requirements may be reduced in direct ratio for each percentage point of access
provided by non-single occupant vehicle.
2. Parking requirements may be reduced by ten percent if a bus stop or other mass transit
facility is located within 500 feet of the project site.
3. Parking requirements may be reduced in direct ratio for each percentage point of
parking provided by cooperative parking agreement per Section 14.40.080.
E. Anytime the required parking calculations result in a fraction of a parking space, the number of
required parking spaces shall be rounded down to the nearest whole parking space.
(Ord. 3161 § 1 (part), 4/30/2004; Ord. 3135 § 1, 2/24/2003; Ord. 2787 § 2, 12/28/1993; Ord. 2703 § 1,
8/14/1992; Ord. 2228 § 2, 8/31/1982; Ord. 1588 § 2, 6/15/1966)
14.40.090 - Parking space requirement modification—New uses in existing structures.
A change of use in a building or structure that exists as of April 25, 2004, that does not change these
Building Code occupancy classification of the existing building or structure may occur without provision
of additional off-street parking spaces unless the floor area of the building or structure is increased.
(Ord. No. 3478, § 5, 5-21-2013; Ord. 3161 § 1 (part), 4/30/2004; Ord. 2765, § 2, 6/25/1993; Ord. 2740 §
1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2667 § 1, 1/17/1992; Ord. 2228 § 12, 8/31/1982; Ord. 2097 § 1, 8/19/1980; Ord.
2028 § 4, 6/17/1979; Ord. 1588 § 12, 6/15/1966)
PARKING REQUIREMENT TABLE "A"
LAND USE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENT
Automobile Services
Automobile service and repair shops Three parking spaces plus one for each mechanical bay
Automobile sales dealerships Two per employee
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Gas stations with convenience stores
One parking space for each employee with a minimum of
six parking spaces. Drive aisles must accommodate two
cars per pump.
Commercial Activities
Banks, professional and business offices One parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area
Bowling alleys Six parking spaces for each alley
Furniture/appliance stores and laundries One parking space for each 600 square feet of floor area
Night clubs and lounges One parking space for each 50 square feet of floor area
Retail stores One parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area
Skating rinks and other commercial
recreational places One parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area
Theaters One parking space for each three seats
Music, dance, art, and other academies Eight parking spaces for each classroom
Food Service Activities
Food/grocery stores One parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area
Restaurants, taverns, and any other
establishments for the sale and
consumption of food, alcoholic
beverages, or refreshments
One parking space for each 125 square feet of floor area of
the building
Food and beverage establishments that
do not have on-site seating
One parking space for each employee and three per drive-
up window
Personal Services
Barber, beauty shops, tanning salons,
physical therapy, and similar services
Two parking spaces per station (office area at one for each
400 square feet)
Day care centers
Two parking spaces plus one unloading space for those
centers serving 12 or fewer children; One parking space per
employee plus two parking spaces for unloading for centers
of more than 12 children
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Laundromats One parking space per washing machine
Medical Services
Medical and dental offices
Six parking spaces per doctor. When licensed practitioners
are working in the medical office along with the doctor(s),
two additional parking spaces are required for each
independent practitioner/service provider.
Hospitals As determined by the Planning Commission
Research, dental, x-ray laboratories One parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area
Residential and Lodging Uses
Residential dwelling units
One parking space per every dwelling unit with one
bedroom or less / two parking spaces per dwelling units
with two or more bedroomsTwo parking spaces per
dwelling unit
Rooming and lodging uses One parking space for each sleeping unit
Nursing and convalescent homes, assisted
living facilities, adult family homes, group
homes, sanitariums
One parking space for each three beds
For residential uses, one on-street parking space can be counted toward the total required parking per
dwelling unit when the property is on a street that meets current street design standards with a
minimum 8 foot parking lane and there is 22 feet of unrestricted, on-street parking directly adjacent
the property
Public and Institutional Uses
Libraries *One parking space for each 400 feet of floor area
Museums One parking space for each 300 feet of floor area
Schools:
Junior colleges and technical schools
Elementary schools
Middle schools
Preschools
Senior high schools
As determined by the Planning Commission
One parking space for each classroom
Three parking spaces for each classroom
Ten parking spaces for each classroom
Six parking spaces for each classroom
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Social clubs, lodges, fraternal
organizations w/o fixed seating
One parking space for each 50 square feet of floor area of
the building
Areas of assembly without fixed seating
shall provide seating As determined by the Planning Commission
Churches, stadiums, sports areas, and
other such places of assembly with fixed
seating
One parking space for each three fixed seats
Senior centers One parking space for every 135 square feet of floor area
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing uses One parking space for each three employees with a
minimum of ten spaces
Trucking and transportation terminals Minimum of ten spaces
Wholesale stores, warehouses, storage
buildings
One parking space for each two employees and one
parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross building
areaOne parking space for each two employees with a
minimum of ten parking spaces
Public and Quasi-Public Recreation Uses
Parks and playgrounds As determined by the Planning Commission
Public and private golf courses As determined by the Planning Commission
Swimming pools Ten parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of pool
surface area
Unspecified Uses
If a use is not otherwise specifically mentioned in this section, the requirements for off-street parking
facilities shall be the same as the requirements for the most similar use listed herein as determined by
the Director of the Department of Community Development.
Mixed Uses
In the case of a mixture of uses on one lot or in one building, the total requirements for off-street
parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately.
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Cooperative and Shared Parking Provisions
Parking facilities may be cooperatively used by different land uses when the times of the uses are not
simultaneous. Parking facilities may be shared when the times are not simultaneous through a parking
agreement with the property owners and when the parking is located no further than 500 feet from
the property requiring the parking.
(Ord. No. 3441, § 2, 11-15-2011)
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16.02.010 - Definitions.
16.02.020 – “A”
A. Access street. A street with the main function of providing access to adjacent properties or for local traffic.
B. Binding site improvement plan or BSIP. "Binding site improvement plan" or "BSIP" means an integrated site plan submitted to the City pursuant to this chapter for approval of all planned buildings, public and private infrastructure, and other improvements and amenities to be developed as a commercial or
industrial center.
16.02.025 – “B”
A. Block. A group of lots, tracts or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries.
B. Block, Townsite. A block of 450 or 500 feet by 300 feet dimension or a minimum of 3.1 acres as
created by the original platting of the Townsite of Port Angeles.
C. Boundary line adjustment. A division of land made for the purpose of alteration by adjusting boundary
lines, between planned or unplatted lots or both, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division, nor create any lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and
dimension to meet minimum requirements for width and area for a building site and may be accomplished in nonconforming situations when the degree of nonconformity is not increased.
D. Buffer strip. An area or strip of land located and planted with trees and shrubs to provide a screen between conflicting land uses. (Parks, playgrounds and the site of public buildings are sometimes used
as a buffer.)
16.02.030 – “C”
A. City. The City of Port Angeles.
B. Collector arterial street. A street which provides for movement within the smaller areas which are often
definable neighborhoods and may be bound by higher class (minor or principal) arterials. Collector arterials serve very little "through traffic" but serve a high portion of local traffic requiring direct access
to abutting land uses.
C. Commercial or industrial center. "Commercial center" or "industrial center" means a development
complex of mixed commercial and/or industrial businesses that share facilities and are organized by some form of common management. A business and office park, an industrial park, a corporate
campus, and a shopping center are typical examples of commercial or industrial centers.
D. Commission. see “Planning Commission.”
E. Community and Economic Development Department or Department. means the Community and Economic Development Department of the City.
F. Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations recommended for residential,
commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks, public buildings, and other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes all its Appendices and individual comprehensive
service and facility plans such as the Capital Facilities Plan, the Comprehensive Water Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
G. Council. Port Angeles City Council.
H. Crosswalk-way. A right-of-way dedicated to public use, ten feet or more in width, which cuts across a
block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.
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I. Cul-de-sac - (court or dead end street). A short street having one end open to traffic and being permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around.
16.02.035 – “D”
A. Dedication. The deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for public uses, reserving to the owner no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to
which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by the presentment for filing of a final short plat or final subdivision plat showing the dedication thereon,
and acceptance of the dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the approval of such final short plat or final subdivision plat.
B. Desired urban design of the City. The land use pattern and street system as described by the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies, the zoning map and regulations, the subdivision
regulations, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines.
16.02.040 – “E”
A. Easement. A grant by the property owner of the use of a strip of land by the public, a corporation, or persons for specific purposes.
16.02.045 – “F”
A. Final short plat. The final drawing of the short subdivision, containing all the elements and requirements set forth in this chapter.
B. Final subdivision plat. The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the County Auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this chapter.
16.02.065 – “I”
A. Improvements. Streets, with or without curb or gutter, sidewalks, crosswalk-ways, water mains,
sanitary and storm sewers, street trees, power and other appropriate items.
B. Integrated site. "Integrated site" means one or more parcels of land operated as a single development
site for the purposes of shared facilities and common management.
16.02.080 – “L”
A. Lot. A piece, parcel, plot, tract or area of land in common ownership created by subdivision or its
legal equivalent for sale, lease or rent. A lot has the characteristics of being able to be occupied or
capable of being occupied by one or more principal buildings, and the accessory buildings or uses
customarily incidental to them, and including the open spaces required under this chapter, and
having its principal lot frontage on a street.
B. Lot area. the total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any primary access easements or
panhandles.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994)
C. Lot frontage. The length of the front lot line measured at the street right-of-way line. Alleys are not
considered right-of-way providing a lot frontage.
D. Lot, Irregular. A lot that has an irregular shape, such as narrow necks, points, legs and panhandles
E. Lot line, a line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private
street or any other public right-of-way or public space.
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F. Lot Panhandle. (also known as flag). A lot generally in the shape of a flag where access is typically
provided by a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway also known as the “panhandle.”
G. Lot types.
1. Corner lot. A lot at a junction of, and fronting on, two or more intersecting streets, forming an
interior angle of less than 135 degrees.
2. Interior lot. A lot other than a corner or through lot.
3. Double frontage or through lot. A lot having frontage on two parallel, or approximately parallel,
streets. Both lot lines abutting streets shall be deemed front lot lines. Lots with rear alley frontage
shall not be considered through lots.
4. Reverse frontage lot. A double frontage or through lot that is not accessible from one of the parallel
or nonintersecting streets on which it fronts.
H. Lot, zoning a single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time of filing for a building
permit, is designated by its owner or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a
unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or may not coincide with a lot of record.
I. Lot line, front. In the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from a street right-of-way , and
in the case of a double frontage or through lot, a line separating the lot from a street right-of-way
from which a drive access may be permitted and located by the City. In the case of a corner lot, a
property owner may designate either line separating the lot from street right-of-ways as the primary
front lot line, therefore creating a subsequent front lot line. For a lot with an irregular shape, narrow
neck, point and panhandle, the front lot line is the shortest lot line adjoining the panhandle portion
of the lot, excluding the unbuildable portion of the pole.
J. Lot line, rear that boundary of a lot which is most distant from and is most nearly parallel to the front
lot line.
K. Lot line, side any boundary of a lot which is not a front nor a rear lot line.
L. Lot line, zero. A concept utilized to permit a structure or wall of a building to be located on a property
line.
16.02.085 – “M”
A. Minor arterial street. A street which provides for movement within the large sub-parts prescribed by
principal arterials. Minor arterials may also serve "through traffic" but provide much more direct service to abutting land uses than principal arterials.
16.02.095 – “O”
A. Owner. A person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation, public or quasi-public corporation,
or any combination thereof.
16.02.100 – “P”
A. Panhandle lot. A lot which has its primary legal access from the street through a narrow strip of land called the panhandle.
B. Planned Residential Development (PRD). A planned residential development is a site specific development which has been approved by the City Council under the provisions of Chapter 17.19 of
the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It may include a subdivision of land in which residential lots are
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designed in clusters of individual lots with park and open space areas between clusters and in which lots may be below the minimum lot widths and lot areas required by the Zoning Code.
C. Planning Commission. means the Planning Commission of the City, as designated in Chapter 2.36 of this Code.
D. Preliminary short plat. means an approximate drawing of a short subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of the short subdivision.
E. Preliminary subdivision plat. An approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of the subdivision consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 16.08.
F. Principal arterial street. A street which provides for movement across and between large sub-parts of
an urban region and serve predominantly "through trips" with minimum direct service to abutting land uses.
16.02.115 – “S”
A. Short subdivision. means the division or redivision of land into four or less lots, tracts, parcels, sites or
divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.
B. Sketch. A drawing showing proposed lot-layout, building line setbacks and proposed locations and
width of streets, width and area of each lot, sanitary and storm drainage.
C. Street. A right-of-way, dedicated to public use, which provides vehicular and pedestrian access to
adjacent properties.
D. Subdivider - developer. A person who undertakes the subdividing or the resubdividing of a lot, tract or
parcel of land into two or more lots or other divisions of land for the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development, including all changes in street or lot lines.
E. Subdivision. The division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or division for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
Title 16 - SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 16.04 - SHORT PLAT SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
16.04.010 - Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniform regulations for the subdivision and resubdivision of land into four or less parcels, so as to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is further the
purpose of this chapter to implement the requirements of the Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan of the City, to comply with the requirements of
the Zoning Code and Urban Services Ordinance of the City, to ensure orderly growth consistent with the desired urban design of the City, to promote effective and energy-efficient use of land, to prevent over-
crowding of land, to provide for adequate light and air, to promote safe and convenient travel and lessen congestion on streets and highways, to provide for proper ingress and egress, to ensure adequate provision
for open spaces, drainage ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation areas, playgrounds, schools and school grounds, sidewalks and safe walking conditions on school routes,
and other public requirements, to require uniform monumenting of land subdivisions and conveyancing by
accurate legal description, and to prevent the creation of public nuisances.
(Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part), 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 1, 8/11/1982)
16.04.030 - Definitions.
A. "Block" means a group of lots, tracts or parcels within well-defined and fixed boundaries.
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B. "City" means the City of Port Angeles.
C. "Community and Economic Development Department or Department" means the Community and
Economic Development Department of the City.
D. "Comprehensive Plan" means a Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in compliance with the
Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks, public buildings, and
other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes all its Appendices and individual comprehensive service and facility plans such as the Capital Facilities Plan, the Comprehensive Water
Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
E. "Dedication" means the deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for public uses, reserving to the
owner no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the
owner by the presentment for filing of a final short plat showing the dedication thereon, and acceptance of the dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the approval of such final short plat.
F. "Desired urban design of the City" means the land use pattern and street system as described by the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies, the zoning map and regulations, the subdivision
regulations, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines.
G. "Final short plat" means the final drawing of the short subdivision, containing all the elements and
requirements set forth in this chapter.
H. "Lot" means a fractional part of divided land with fixed boundaries. The term shall include tracts or
parcels.
I. "Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City, as designated in Chapter 2.36
of this Code.
J. "Preliminary short plat" means an approximate drawing of a short subdivision showing the general
layout of streets and alleys, lots, blocks and other elements of the short subdivision.
K. "Short subdivision" means the division or redivision of land into four or less lots, tracts, parcels, sites
or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease or transfer of ownership.
(Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 3, 8/11/1982)
16.04.040 - Applicability.
A final short plat, approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and filed with the County
Auditor, is required for all short subdivisions within the City, and no lot, tract, or parcel within any short subdivision shall be sold, leased, transferred, redivided, altered, or vacated, without compliance with the
terms of this chapter.
(Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 4, 8/11/1982)
16.04.045 - Parcels traversed by public ways.
Public streets, roads, highways, alleys, and other public ways, which traverse a parcel of land under one ownership, will be considered to have divided that land into non-contiguous pieces without further need for
complying with short subdivision requirements.
(Ord. 2793, § 1, 2/11/1994)
16.04.050 - Application forms.
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A. An application for approval of a preliminary short plat shall be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department on a form furnished by that Department and shall be
accompanied by the preliminary short plat.
B. The application form shall contain, at minimum:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and the property owner;
2. A legal description of the property to be subdivided;
3. A statement of the underlying zoning;
4. The proposed methods of serving the individual lots in the short subdivision with water, sewer,
streets and other public utilities;
5. The purpose of the short subdivision; and
6. If requested by the Department, the name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) of all adjacent unplatted parcels.
C. The application form shall be accompanied by six copies of the preliminary short plat, the application fee and, if applicable, a SEPA checklist.
D. The short subdivision application fee shall be as established by ordinance and set forth in Chapter 3.70 PAMC. No such fee shall be refundable after acceptance of an application by the Department.
(Ord. 3122 § 1 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2789 § 11, 1/1/1994; Ord. 2222 § 5, 8/11/1982)
16.04.060 - Preliminary short plat—Contents.
The preliminary short plat shall be a neat drawing, in ink, to a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet, on eight and one-half by 11 inch or larger paper, and shall provide the following information:
A. The date, scale, and North arrow;
B. The boundaries of the entire parcel being subdivided, including all contiguous unplatted property
owned by the subdivider;
C. A legal description of the property being subdivided;
D. Identification, dimensions, and area of all proposed lots;
E. The name and location of existing and proposed public rights-of-way;
F. The location of existing and proposed easements;
G. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;
H. The location of existing buildings and major structures and their distances from property lines;
I. The location of existing natural features, such as streams, rivers, wetlands, shorelines, drainage
ways, ravines and steep slopes;
J. The location and size of existing utilities, including water, sewer, storm drains, and fire hydrants.
(Ord. 2880 § 1 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2222 § 6, 8/11/1982.)
16.04.070 - Preliminary short plat—Design standards.
All preliminary short plats shall conform to the following design standards:
A. Right-of-way access.
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1. Each lot shall abut on a dedicated, improved and maintained City street that connects directly to an existing improved street and that meets current street improvement standards as set
forth in the Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Services Ordinance, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines promulgated consistent with and pursuant to PAMC 18.08.040
and 18.08.130, with the following exceptions:
a. Streets may be established interior to sites within the Industrial Heavy (IH) zone without
dedication as a public street. In all other respects, such streets must be developed and maintained to meet current street improvement standards. A note shall be placed on
the final recording mylar that such street(s) shall be maintained to the above standards by the property owner(s).
b. An exception from the right-of-way access requirements in this section shall be allowed for a single residential or commercial lot within a proposed short plat, provided that the
following conditions are met:
i. The single lot contains an existing habitable dwelling that abuts and is accessible
by emergency vehicles over an existing 20-foot-wide all-weather street that does not meet City standards, and
ii. 1. all other lots in the short subdivision shall meet the right-of-way access standards of this section; or
2. all lots abut an improved private street that is otherwise built to City access standards but may not be a dedicated street.
2. Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060 and RCW 58.17.110.
B. Lot design.
1. The minimum area shall be equal to or greater than that required by the Zoning Code as
now enacted or hereafter amended.
2. The minimum depth shall be the total distance between the required front and rear yard
setbacks plus 15 feet.
3. The minimum lot width is the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the front
setback line, provided the average horizontal distance between side lot lines must also meet or exceed the minimum lot width required, and shall be as required by the Zoning Code as
now enacted or hereafter amended.
4. The front lot line shall be the boundary of a lot which abuts a street. On a panhandle lot, the
front lot line and setbacks shall be determined during the short subdivision process, or, if not determined during short subdivision review, shall be determined by the Community and
Economic Development Director.
5. a. Irregular lots and Panhandle lots may be permitted if the original parcel has insufficient
frontage width to provide each new lot with the minimum lot width as required by Title 17 for the underlying zone.
b. Each such pPanhandle lots shall meet the following criteria:
i. The A panhandle shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and shall serve no more
than one lot.
ii. The required lot area width and depth shall not include any portion of a the
panhandle.
iii. Dead-end access streets and/or driveways in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with a turn-around which has a minimum 90-foot diameter asphaltic concrete street or an alternative approved by the City consistent with the Urban
Services Ordinance and the International* Fire Code, except that an all-weather
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gravel surface section may be approved for turn-arounds which are anticipated to be temporary due to the future extension of the roadway.
*"Uniform Fire Code" updated to "International Fire Code"
C. Natural features. The lots and lot arrangement shall be such that no foreseeable difficulties will
be created, due to topography and other natural conditions, for the securing of building permits to build on all lots in compliance with the Zoning Code and the Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Protection Ordinances, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and all other applicable regulations.
D. Large lots. Where property is subdivided into lots which are of sufficient size to be resubdivided, the lots and streets shall be arranged so as to permit later resubdivision in conformance with the
Zoning Code, as now enacted or hereafter amended, the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and this chapter.
(Ord. No. 3441, § 3, 11-15-2011; Ord. 3331 § 1, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3280, 5/25/2007; Ord. 3122 § 1
(part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 3042 § 1 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2948 § 2 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2880 § 1
(part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 2865, 5/12/1995; Ord. 2631 § 1, 3/29/1991; Ord. 2222 § 7, 8/11/1982)
16.08.030 - Definitions.
A. Access street. A street with the main function of providing access to adjacent properties or for local traffic.
B. Buffer strip. An area or strip of land located and planted with trees and shrubs to provide a screen between conflicting land uses. (Parks, playgrounds and the site of public buildings are sometimes used
as a buffer.)
C. Collector arterial street. A street which provides for movement within the smaller areas which are often
definable neighborhoods and may be bound by higher class (minor or principal) arterials. Collector arterials serve very little "through traffic" but serve a high portion of local traffic requiring direct access
to abutting land uses.
D. Commission. The City of Port Angeles Planning Commission.
E. Community and Economic Development Department or Department. The City of Port Angeles Community and Economic Development Department.
F. Comprehensive Plan. A Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council in compliance with the Growth Management Act of 1990 and which indicates the general locations recommended for residential,
commercial, and industrial land uses or zones and for streets, parks, public buildings, and other public improvements. The Comprehensive Plan includes all its Appendices and individual comprehensive
service and facility plans such as the Capital Facilities Plan, the Comprehensive Water Plan and the Comprehensive Parks Plan.
G. Council. Port Angeles City Council.
H. Crosswalk-way. A right-of-way dedicated to public use, ten feet or more in width, which cuts across a
block to facilitate pedestrian access to adjacent streets and properties.
I. Cul-de-sac - (court or dead end street). A short street having one end open to traffic and being
permanently terminated by a vehicle turn-around.
J. Dedication. The deliberate appropriation of land by an owner for public uses, reserving to the owner no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the property has been devoted. The intention to dedicate shall be evidenced by the owner by
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the presentment for filing of a final subdivision plat showing the dedication thereon. Acceptance of the dedication by the City shall be evidenced by the approval of such final subdivision plat.
K. Desired urban design of the City. The land use pattern and street system as described by the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies, the zoning map and regulations, the subdivision
regulations, and the Urban Services Standards and Guidelines.
L. Easement. A grant by the property owner of the use of a strip of land by the public, a corporation, or
persons for specific purposes.
M. Final plat. The final drawing of the subdivision and dedication prepared for filing for record with the
County Auditor and containing all elements and requirements set forth in this chapter.
N. Improvements. Streets, with or without curb or gutter, sidewalks, crosswalk-ways, water mains,
sanitary and storm sewers, street trees, power and other appropriate items.
O. Lot. A portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for
development.
P. Lot front. Unless otherwise specified on a plat, the narrow width of a lot which abuts a public street
shall be considered the front of said lot.
Q. Minor arterial street. A street which provides for movement within the large sub-parts prescribed by
principal arterials. Minor arterials may also serve "through traffic" but provide much more direct service to abutting land uses than principal arterials.
R. Owner. A person, firm, association, partnership, private corporation, public or quasi-public corporation, or any combination thereof.
S. Panhandle lot. A lot which has its primary legal access from the street through a narrow strip of land called the panhandle.
T. Planned Residential Development (PRD). A planned residential development is a site specific development which has been approved by the City Council under the provisions of Chapter 17.19 of
the Port Angeles Municipal Code. It may include a subdivision of land in which residential lots are designed in clusters of individual lots with park and open space areas between clusters and in which
lots may be below the minimum lot widths and lot areas required by the Zoning Code.
U. Preliminary plat. An approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the general layout of
streets and alleys, lots, blocks, and other elements of the subdivision consistent with the requirements of this chapter.
V. Principal arterial street. A street which provides for movement across and between large sub-parts of an urban region and serve predominantly "through trips" with minimum direct service to abutting land
uses.
W. Sketch. A drawing showing proposed lot-layout, building line setbacks and proposed locations and
width of streets, width and area of each lot, sanitary and storm drainage.
X. Street. A right-of-way, dedicated to public use, which provides vehicular and pedestrian access to
adjacent properties.
Z. Subdivider - developer. A person who undertakes the subdividing or the resubdividing of a lot, tract or
parcel of land into two or more lots or other divisions of land for the purpose, immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or development, including all changes in street or lot lines.
Y. Subdivision. The division or redivision of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or division for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership.
(Ord. 3331 § 3, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3155 § 2, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3122 § 2 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2880
§ 2 (part) 8/25/1995; Ord. 1631 § 3, 11/14/1967)
16.10.015 - Definitions.
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A. Binding site improvement plan or BSIP. "Binding site improvement plan" or "BSIP" means an integrated site plan submitted to the City pursuant to this chapter for approval of all planned buildings, public and
private infrastructure, and other improvements and amenities to be developed as a commercial or industrial center.
B. Commercial or industrial center. "Commercial center" or "industrial center" means a development complex of mixed commercial and/or industrial businesses that share facilities and are organized by
some form of common management. A business and office park, an industrial park, a corporate campus, and a shopping center are typical examples of commercial or industrial centers.
C. Integrated site. "Integrated site" means one or more parcels of land operated as a single development site for the purposes of shared facilities and common management.
(Ord. 3003 § 1 (part), 12/25/1998)
CHAPTER 16.12 - BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS
16.12.010 - Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the approval of boundary line adjustments in
order to ensure that such divisions of land are accomplished in an orderly manner, with proper records,
and in compliance with applicable laws. A lot line adjustment is intended to apply to boundary changes,
to rectify property use constraints or the location of a lot line, or to consolidate previously platted lots
into a single parcel. The intent of a boundary line adjustment is not to evade requirements that would
be associated with the subdivision, redivision, or distribution of land.
(Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
16.12.020 - Authority.
This Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority of Chapter 58-17 RCW, RCW 35A.63.100(3), and the
police power granted the City of Port Angeles by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington.
(Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
(Ord. 3136 § 4, 2/24/2003; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
16.12.030 - Definition.
A boundary line adjustment is defined as a division of land made for the purpose of alteration by adjusting
boundary lines, between planned or unplatted lots or both, which does not create any additional lot, tract, parcel, site, or division, nor create any lot, tract, parcel, site, or division which contains insufficient area and
dimension to meet minimum requirements for width and area for a building site and may be accomplished in nonconforming situations when the degree of nonconformity is not increased.
(Ord. 3136 § 4, 2/24/2003; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
16.12.040 - Reserved.
Editor's note— Ord. No. 3441, § 5, adopted November 15, 2011, repealed § 16.12.040, which pertained
to scope. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.
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16.12.050 - Application.
Application for a boundary line adjustment shall be made to the Community and Economic
Development Department. The application form shall be made available at the Community and
Economic Development Department. The application shall include the signatures of all property owners
affected by the adjustment. In addition, an 18-inch by 22-inch drawing, drawn to scale, shall be provided
with the following information:
A. Existing and adjusted property lines shown as solid lines;
B. Distance between existing and adjusted line(s);
C. Dimensions of all property lines before and after adjustment;
D. Location of all existing buildings, with nearest distance between each building and all existing
and proposed property lines;
E. Legal description of property (existing and proposed);
F. Location of existing and proposed easements that are in favor of a public entity;
G. The location of public and private streets.
(Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
16.12.060 - Community and Economic Development Department decision.
The Community and Economic Development Department's decision shall be based on whether or not
the proposed boundary line adjustment meets the following standards:
A. The boundary line adjustment does not create any additional new lots;
B. The boundary line adjustment does not create any lot which does not meet the minimum lot
width and area standards for the zone district in which it is located;
C. The boundary line adjustment does not increase the degree of nonconformance of structures,
lots, or other factors with respect to zoning standards;
D. The boundary line adjustment makes provision for all necessary utility easements;
E. The adjusted lots meet the requirements of the short plat ordinance, Chapter 16.04 PAMC,
with respect to configuration and access to public streets; or if the existing lots do not meet
these requirements, the adjusted lots shall not increase the degree of nonconformity.
The Community and Economic Development Department shall take action on the request within 20
working days from when the application is deemed complete. The applicant shall be notified in writing
of the action.
(Ord. 3136 § 5, 2/24/2003; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
16.12.070 - Recording.
A. A survey shall be prepared and recorded with the County Auditor's Office on an 18-inch by
22-inch reproducible mylar. Full surveys are not required for boundary line adjustments when a
single property line is involved. The mylar shall show property lines and dimensions, showing
the new corners as staked on the ground, building locations, location of easements, and public
and private streets. The mylar shall also contain signatures of all property owners and signature
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blocks for the Community and Economic Development Director and Public Works and Utilities
Director. A copy of the recorded survey shall be provided to the Community and Economic
Development Department.
B. In order to ensure that the adjustment does not create an additional lot, the following
wording shall be included on each deed filed as part of the adjustment:
"This conveyance is for the purpose of accomplishing a boundary line adjustment
pursuant to RCW 58.17.040(6). It shall not create any additional lots, tracts, parcels, or
division. Rather, the land described herein shall merge or be integrated into abutting
property presently owned by the grantee(s)."
(Ord. 3136 § 6, 2/24/2003; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2948 § 4 2/14/1997; Ord. 2669 § 1
(part), 1/17/1992)
16.12.080 - Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by the Decision of the Community and Economic Development Director
under PAMC 16.12.050 may appeal the decision to the City Council.
B. Appeals shall be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department in
writing within 14 days following the date of mailing the decision to the applicant.
C. The City Council shall conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal and uphold,
reverse, or modify the decision and shall set forth written findings of fact.
D. The time period for considering administrative appeals shall not exceed 90 days for an open
record appeal; provided, however, that parties to the appeal may agree to extend the time
period. The Council's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in
accordance with PAMC 18.02.130.
(Ord. 3136 § 7, 2/24/2003; Ord. 3122 § 4 (part), 9/27/2002; Ord. 2669 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
16.xx.xxx (TBD)- Lot Consolidation and Parcel Segregation
A. The intent of this section is to establish a process for the consolidation of lots of record into a single tax
parcel and the segregation of a previously consolidated single tax parcel that consists of existing lots of
record. To apply for a consolidation or segregation of existing lots of record, a consolidation/segregation
application must be submitted, which includes:
1. A completed lot consolidation/segregation form; and
2. A site plan of all lots associated with consolidation or segregation, which includes a scale,
North arrow, lot dimensions and lot identification.
3. Documentation providing evidence of the existing lots of record.
B. Existing lots of record may be consolidated into a single tax parcel when the following conditions are
met:
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1. The lots to be consolidated must be directly abutting; and
2. The lots to be consolidated are under the same ownership; and
3. The intent of the consolidation is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
C. Existing lots of record which have previously been consolidated may be segregated into separate lots
when the following conditions are met:
1. Each lot to be segregated must be free of encumbrances from other lots; and
2. All accessory buildings are on the same lot as the principle building they are accessory to; and
3. No new lots are being created; and
4. The parcel does not have a zoning lot covenant; and
5. Every lot has legal access and egress; and
6. The intent of the segregation is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
D. All lot consolidation or segregation applications shall be reviewed and receive approval from the
Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development. The Department of Community and Economic Development may attach conditions to a lot consolidation or segregation for approval.
Within 14 days of the decision made by the Director, the decision may be appealed to the City’s Hearing Examiner. If an application is approved, the lot consolidation or segregation must be transmitted the
Clallam County Assessor’s office to receive appropriate tax parcel identification.
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CHAPTER 17.08 - DEFINITIONS
17.08.001 - General.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.002 - Definition rules.
In the construction of theese City’s Zoning Regulations, the rules and definitions contained in this section
shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.
A. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular shall include
the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.
B. The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.
C. The word "may" is permissive.
D. The word "lot" shall include the words "piece" and "parcel"; the word "building" includes all
other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase "used for"
shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and
"occupied for."
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part) 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.010 - "A."
A. Accessory building or use. One which is the subordinate and incidental use of land or buildings on a
lot to and serves a principal building or principal use and which is located on the same zoning lot as
the principal building or principal use served. A use is considered accessory when it occupies less than
50 percent of a building’s total square footage.
(Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2921 § 1, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 §
1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Accessory residential unit (ARU). A habitable unit added to, created within, or detached from a
primary single-family residential dwelling that provides basic requirements for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking, and sanitation as outlined by the International Residential Building Code. An
accessory residential unit (ARU) is distinguishable from a duplex in that, unlike a duplex, it is clearly
incidental to a detached primary single-family residence both in use and appearance. ARUs must
abide by the ARU development standards established by the City’s Zoning Regulations. is less than
50 percent or less space than the primary residential use, and is located on the same zoning lot as
the single-family residence. An accessory residential unit is served by water and electrical service that
is separate from the primary residential service and has a separate address.
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(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3478 § 7, 5/21/2013; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995)
C. Adult family home. A one family dwelling of a person or persons who are providing personal care,
room and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or
marriage to the person or persons providing the services and who are licensed by the State of
Washington pursuant to Chapter 70.128 RCW and Chapter 388.76 WAC (Adult Family Home
regulations).
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652
§ 1 (part), 9/27/1991)
D. Affordable housing. Residential housing available for sale or rent that requires a monthly housing
cost, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than 30 percent of the income of an eligible
household. An eligible household is one with a total household income no greater than 80 percent
of the Clallam County median income as reported by the Washington State Office of Financial
Management.
(Ord. 3343 § 1, 1/1/2009)
E. Alley. A public right-of-way which provides service access to abutting property.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Amendment. A change in language of the zoning text which is an official part of these Zoning
Regulations.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
G. Animal husbandry, commercial. The care and raising of animals, particularly farm animals, for
agricultural or other commercial purposes, provided that this shall not include non-commercial
animal husbandry, private horse stables, up to three dogs and cats which are not house pets, or house
pets.
(Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)
H. Animal husbandry, non-commercial. The care and raising of animals for non-commercial purposes,
provided that this shall not include private non-commercial horse stables, kennels, up to three dogs
and cats which are not house pets, or house pets.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)
I. Antenna. Any pole, panel, rod, reflection disc including satellite earth station antenna as defined by
47 CFR Sections 1.4000 and 25.104, or similar device used for the transmission and/or reception of
radio frequency signals.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
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J. Antenna support structure. Any building or structure other than a tower which can be used for
location of telecommunications facilities.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
K. Apartment. A room, or a suite of two or more rooms in a multiple occupancy dwelling building,
occupied or suitable for occupancy as a dwelling unit for one family.
L. Apartment building. A multiple occupancy building other than a hotel or motel that contains five or
more dwelling units.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
L.M. Applicant. Any person that applies for approval from the City.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
M.N. Application. The process by which the owner of a parcel of land within the City submits a request
to develop, construct, build, modify, erect or use such parcel of land. "Application" includes all
written documentation, verbal statements, and representations, in whatever form or forum, made
by an applicant to the City concerning such a request.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
N.O. Artisan manufacturing, Production of goods by the use of hand tools or small-scale, light
mechanical equipment occurring solely within an enclosed building where such production requires
no outdoor operations or storage, and where the production, operations, and storage of materials
related to production occupy no more than one building on a lot. Typical uses have negligible
negative impact on surrounding properties and may include uses such as, but not limited to,
woodworking and cabinet shops, ceramic studios, jewelry manufacturing and similar types of arts
and crafts, makers spaces, production of alcohol and food processing.
P. Assisted living facility. Any home or other institution that provides housing, basic services, and
assumes general responsibility for the safety and well-being of the residents (for seven or more
residents) and may also provide domiciliary care consistent with Chapter 142, laws of 2004 in Chapter
18.20.020 RCW.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000; Ord. 2948
§ 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.015 - "B."
A. Bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfast is a single-family residence located in a residential zone which
remains owner-occupied at all times and that contains one kitchen and shared dining area that
provides lodging for guests and travelers for a period of up to 30 days, and where food service is
limited to breakfast which may be served to overnight guests only. serving primarily breakfast to
people registered to use the facility for lodging or special events. Bed and breakfasts are outright
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permitted uses in all commercial zones, residential high density, and residential medium density
zones, but are a conditional use in residential single-family zones.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014)
B. Breezeway a roofed open-sided passageway connecting two buildings.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3390 § 1, 1/30/2010)
C. Building, accessory. (See “accessory building or use”). One which is subordinate and detached from
a principal building, which is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Building, detached. A building surrounded by an unoccupied and unobstructed space which is on the
same lot as the principal building and which provides for air and light from the ground to the sky.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
E. Building, principal. The major building on a lot, the building which houses the major use of the land
and the structures on a zoning lot.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part),
9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Building, residential. A building arranged, designed, used, or intended to be used for residential
occupancy by one or more families or lodgers.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part),
9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
G. Building line. Front, side and rear building lines are the lines on each zoning lot that delineate the
area within which construction of principal buildings is confined.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part),
9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
H. Business parking lot and/or structures. A commercial off-street parking lot or structure used
exclusively for parking and/or storage of vehicles.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
17.08.020 - "C."
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A. Carport. An accessory building or an accessory portion of the main building designed and used
primarily for the shelter or storage of vehicles. It is not an enclosed structure and it does not contain
a door which would allow vehicles to pass into the structure: it is open on two or more sides.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Casino. An establishment for the purpose of providing unrestricted gambling opportunity as
regulated by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Activities regulated under casinos do not
include mini-casinos, enhanced card rooms, public card rooms, social card rooms, pull tabs, punch
cards, fund raising events sponsored by nonprofit organizations, bingo, state run lottery games,
turkey shoots, raffles, sports pools, or other amusement games.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
C. Child day-care. Child day-care means the developmentally appropriate care, protection, and
supervision of children that is designed to promote positive growth and educational experiences for
children outside the child's home for periods of less than twenty-four hours a day is the provision of
supplemental parental care and supervision for a non-related child or children, on a regular basis, for
less than 24 hours a day, and under license by the Washington State Department of Social and Health
Services. The term is not intended to include baby-sitting services of a casual, non-recurring nature,
or in the child's own home. Likewise, the term is not intended to include cooperative reciprocated
child care by a group of parents in their respective homes.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991)
D. Child day-care center. A child day-care center a facility licensed by the Washington State Department
of Early Learning where child care or early childhood education and early learning services are
provided for thirteen or more children.provides for the care of 13 or more children. The child day-
care center shall not be located in a private family residence unless the portion of the residence
where the children have access is used exclusively for the children during the hours the center is in
operation or is separate from the usual useable living quarters of the family.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991)
E. Commission the appointed Planning Commission.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Common usable open space: Area within a planned overlay development which is accessible and
usable to all occupants of the development and the City, which is:
1. Land which is unoccupied by nonrecreational buildings, parking areas, or traffic circulation
roads; or
2. Land which is dedicated to recreational buildings, structures or facilities; or
3. Land which is dedicated to an open space purpose of the planned overlay development such as
preservation of natural features.
To be considered common usable open space for recreational purposes, the open space must be
usable for specific or multi-purpose activities, be located on generally level land, be regularly shaped
and contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet.
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(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
G. Community center, A building or portion of a building used for nonprofit cultural, educational,
recreational, religious or social activities which is open to the public or a designated part of the public,
usually owned and operated by a public or nonprofit group or agency. Examples of community
centers are schools, places of worship (church, mosque, synagogue, temples, etc.), Boys and Girls
Clubs, and similar uses. Community center does not include fraternities, lodges or similar uses and
does not include human service facilities, transitional housing or similar uses.
G.H. Conditional use permit (CUP). A limited permission to locate a particular use at a specific location,
where which limited permission is required in order to modify review the controls stipulated by these
regulations on a case-by-case basis and to such degree as to assure that the particular use shall not
prove detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in conflict with the City’s Ccomprehensive
Pplan, and shall not be contrary to the public interest. The City has some conditional uses that may
be processed as an Administrative CUP, where the Director of Community and Economic
Development is the approval authority. All other conditional uses are considered a General CUP,
where the City Hearing Examiner is the approval authority.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
HI. Conditional use a use permitted in a zone when authorized by the appropriate approval authority but
which requires a special degree of control review and may be subject to certain conditions to make
such use consistent and compatible with other existing or permissible uses in the same zone.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
I J. Conforming building or structure a building that complies with all sections of these Zoning
Regulations or any amendment thereto governing size, height, area, location on the lot, for the zone
in which such building or structure is located.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
J.K. Conforming lot a lot that contains the required width, depth and square footage as specified in the
zone in which the lot is situated.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
K.L. Conforming use a use that is listed as a permitted, accessory or conditional use in the zone in which
the use is situated.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
L.M Conference center, a facility used for conferences and seminars, or other community events
promoting tourism, which may include accommodations for sleeping, food preparation and eating,
recreation, entertainment, resource facilities, meeting rooms, fitness and health facilities, retail and
personal services primarily for the conference center guests.
N. Council the City Council.
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(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
M.0 Club or lodge, private a non-profit association of persons who are bona fide members paying annual
dues, which owns, hires, or leases a building or portion thereof, the use of such premises being
restricted to members and their guests.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.025 - "D."
A. Density the ratio of the number of dwelling units per area of land, e.g., 7,000 square foot lots would
allow for a maximum density of 6.22 dwelling units per acre.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/95)
B. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) means City of Port Angeles
Community and Economic Development Department.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)
C. Detached building, see the definition for “building, accessory” a building separated a minimum of six
feet from another building.
(Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004)
D. Development any activity which would alter the elevation of the land, remove or destroy plant life,
cause structures of any kind to be installed, erected, or removed, divide the land into two or more
parcels, or any use or extension of the use of the land.
(Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
E. District a portion of a planning area which is defined by the primary uses located in that portion of
the planning area.
(Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
F. Dormitory a residence hall providing sleeping rooms, with or without eating facilities.
(Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
G. Duplex, see the definition for “Dwelling, two-family” a residential building containing two single-
family dwelling units separate from each other within the four walls of the building.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1
(part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
H. Dwelling a building, or portion thereof, but not an automobile house trailer, designed or used
exclusively for residential occupancy, including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and
multi-family dwellings, which dwellings are that is used exclusively for human habitation and is
constructed in accordance with the International* Building Code. or, in the case of single-family
dwellings, are constructed as mManufactured homes need to be constructed in accordance with
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these requirements set forth in PAMC 17.08.070.A., A dwelling does not include an automobile house
trailer nor does it is include but not including hotels, motels or lodging houses.
*"Uniform Building Code" updated to "International Building Code"
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2926 § 1 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
I. Dwelling, multi-family a building or a portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units.
(Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
J. Dwelling, single-family a building containing one dwelling unit only.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1
(part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
K. Dwelling, two-family (or duplex) a building containing two single-family dwelling units only separate
from each other.
(Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
L. Dwelling unit one or more rooms which are arranged, designed or used for occupancy as separate
living quarters for one the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household. only. Complete
single Permanently installed kitchen facilities, permanently installed, shall always be included
provided within for each the dwelling unit. as well as sleeping and sanitary facilities.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 3, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652
§ 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.030 - "E."
A. Engineer means a professional civil engineer, licensed by and in good standing in the State of
Washington.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
B. Enlargement an increase in the size of an existing structure or use, including physical size of the
property, building, parking, and other improvements.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2/12/1999)
C. Entertainment services, establishments engaged in providing entertainment for a fee, including such
activities as dance halls, studios, visual and/or performing arts, theatrical productions, bands,
orchestras, and other musical entertainment.
D. Environmentally sensitive area an area which includes any of the following critical areas and
ecosystems: wetlands, streams or stream corridors, frequently flooded areas, geologically hazardous
areas (erosion, landslide, or seismic hazard areas), significant fish and wildlife habitat areas, and
locally unique natural features (ravines, marine bluffs, or beaches and associated coastal drift
processes).
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(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
D.E. Erected construction of any building or structure or the structural alteration of a building or structure,
the result of which would be to change the exterior walls or roof or to increase the floor area of the
interior of the building or structure.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
E.F. Establishment, business or commercial a place of business carrying on an operation, the ownership
and management of which are separate and distinct from those of any other place of business located
on the same zoning lot.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. G. Existing (pre-existing) a use, lot, or building that existed at the time of the passage of these the City’s
Zoning Rregulations, or prior to January 4, 1971.
H. Extended stay lodging, lodging or guest rooms used, rented or occupied for guest sleeping purposes
for a period of time 30 days or less, and that contain kitchen facilities for food preparation, including,
but not limited to, refrigerators, stoves and ovens. This definition includes dwelling units used, rented
or hired out for vacation homes or short-term rentals that allow guests to stay for 30 days or less.
Dwelling units used, rented or hired out for longer than 30 days are considered long-term rentals and
not extended stay lodging.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3009 § 3, 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 §
1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.035 - "F."
A. Family one person or two or more legally related persons living together, or not more than six
unrelated persons living together as a single, nonprofit, housekeeping unit; provided that there shall
not be more than four unrelated persons living together with legally related persons as a single,
nonprofit, housekeeping unit.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991)
B. Family daycare provider (or family home child care) a family day-care home regularly provides day-
care during part of the 24-hour day to 12 or fewer children, incidental to a primary residential use. a
facility licensed by the Washington State Department of Early Learning where child care or early
childhood education and early learning services are provided for twelve or fewer children in the
family living quarters where the licensee resides.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991)
C. Farming, commercial the planting and cultivating of crops for agricultural or other commercial
purposes, provided that this shall not include private gardening or greenhouse structures accessory
to single-family residences.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)
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D. Fence that which a structure that is built, constructed, or composed of parts joined together of
material in some definite manner in which the prime purpose is to separate and divide, partition,
enclose, or screen a parcel or parcels of land. Fences may be constructed of wood, masonry,
ornamental metal, or other such materials. For the purpose of this ordinance, plant materials are not
considered a fence.
(Ord. No. 3441, § 6, 11-15-2011; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 §
1 (part) 12/22/1970)
E. Fuel yard or bulk plant that portion of a property where flammable or combustible liquids are
received by tank vessel or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of
distributing such liquids by tank vessel, tank vehicle, portable tank or container for subsequent resale
and not to the consuming public.
(Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000; Ord. 2999 § 2 (part), 9/11/1998)
17.08.040 - "G."
A. Garage, a deck, building or parking structure, or part thereof, used or intended to be used for the
parking and storage of vehicles.
A.B. Garage, private residential a building or structure that is accessory to a single- or two-family dwelling,
other than a portion of the main building, enclosed on not less than three sides, and designed or used
only for the parking and shelter or storage of vehicles, primarily only those vehicles belonging to the
occupants of the main building.dwelling.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part) 12/22/1970)
B.C Garage, public a structure or portion thereof, other than a private customer and employee garage or
private residential garage, used primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles and available to the
general public.a building or structure other than a private garage, used for the care, repair, or storage
of automobiles, or where motor vehicles are kept for remuneration, hire, or sale.
D. Garage, repair a building or structure other than a private residential garage, used for the care, repair,
or storage of automobiles and not the same as a service station as defined within these regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part) 12/22/1970)
C. Group home a non-independent, non-family, housekeeping unit in which the residents are assisted
by an outside agency or organization. Some examples of group homes include state licensed homes
for the handicapped and physically disabled, homes for the mentally ill, homes for those with
developmental disabilities, except that group homes do not include adult family homes, supported
living arrangements or residential care facilities. They also include state licensed group homes for
residential centers for rehabilitation from alcohol and drugs, and transitional housing for victims of
domestic violence.
D. Group living, A building, portion of a building or a complex of buildings under unified control and
management which contains facilities for living, sleeping, sanitation, eating and cooking for
occupancy for residential uses; and which does not otherwise meet the definition of another
residential use defined in this chapter and does not include any type of group living facility that is
licensed by the State of Washington. Eating and cooking areas may be shared in whole or part.
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(Ord. 2796 § 1 (part), 2/11/1994)
17.08.045 - "H."
A. Height the total distance in feet from average ground elevation at perimeter walls as determined by
the final grade noted on the building plan approved by the City to the highest point of the structure.
The final grade shall not exceed the pre-alteration grade as it existed prior to excavation. For the
purposes of this title, a grade is established only when the City Building Inspector verifies the grade.
The height restrictions in this title shall not apply to church spires, monuments, chimneys, antennas,
water towers, elevator towers, mechanical equipment, and other similar rooftop appurtenances
usually required to be placed above the roof level and/or not intended for human occupancy or the
provision of additional habitable space; provided that mechanical equipment rooms and screening
are set back at least ten feet from the edge of the roof and do not exceed the maximum building
height by more than ten feet in height. Other architectural appurtenances such as ornamental
cupolas parapets, and spires, not exceeding the maximum building height by more than ten feet in
height and diameter, are also exempt from height requirements.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 4, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1,
3/28/1997; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
B. Home occupation is an occupation or business activity which results in a product or service, is
conducted in whole or in part in the dwelling unit, and is clearly incidental and subordinate to the
residential use of the property.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/97; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652
§ 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2265 § 1 (part), 9/19/1983; Ord. 2103 § 1, 10/18/1980; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
C. Hospital an institution specializing in giving clinical, temporary and emergency services of a medical
or surgical nature to human patients and licensed by Washington State law.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/1997; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Hospital, mental (including treatment of alcoholics) an institution licensed by Washington State
agencies under provisions of law to offer facilities, care, and treatment for cases of mental and
nervous disorders and alcoholics. This use can include community residential service businesses.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2954 § 1, 3/28/1997; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord.
1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
E. Hospice a facility for the terminally ill.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
F. Hostel a residential structure or commercial building where transient accommodations (daily or
weekly) for the traveling public are provided and for which the accommodations contain no more
than one shared kitchen facility and do not have individual sleeping rooms. Hostels are differentiated
by housing type and/or owner occupancy as follows:
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1. Owner occupied single-family residential hostels are allowed in the same zones as bed and
breakfasts. by approval of a special use permit.
2. Non-owner occupied commercial structure hostels are allowed by the same process and in the
same zones as hotels and motels.
(Ord. 3155 § 4, 1/30/2004)
G. Hotel, a facility offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public and which may
include additional facilities and services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, personal services, etc.
G.H. House pets domestic animals such as dogs, cats, fish, birds, rodents, and reptiles, not including
inherently dangerous species of animals, which sleep and are primarily housed in a dwelling unit
together with their owners.
I. Human Service Facilities. Any office, store, assembly place, facility or community center, that the
general purpose of which is to provide human need services directly and at no or reduced cost to
individuals who do not have the means, ability or opportunity to obtain such services themselves.
Offices or clinics where medical, dental, psychological or other such essential human services are
provided shall not be considered human service facilities unless low or no cost services are provided
to more than 50% of patients or clients. Human Service Facilities that provide on-site food, shelter
and/or sleeping accommodations or beds are contained in 17.08.100(I) PAMC Transitional Housing.
(Ord. 3155 § 4, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000)
17.08.050 - "I."
A. Incidental in addition to and not interfering with or otherwise detracting from a main object; usually
in these Zoning Regulations referring to a use in addition to a permitted use.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
B.A. Impervious surface a hard surface area that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil
mantle as under natural conditions prior to development. A hard surface area which causes water to
run off the surface in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow from the flow present under
natural conditions prior to development.
(Ord. 3343 § 1, 1/1/2009)
17.08.055 - "J."
A. Junk yard an open area where waste or scrap materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled,
packed, disassembled, or handled, including but not limited to scrap iron and other metals, paper,
rags, rubber tires, and bottles. A junk yard includes an auto wrecking yard but does not include uses
established within enclosed buildings.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.060 - "K."
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A. Kennel a place where four or more dogs or cats, four months old or older, or any combination of such
dogs and cats, are kept, whether by the owners of the dogs and cats or by persons providing facilities
and care, whether for compensation or not, provided that the number of dogs and cats counted shall
not include house pets.
(Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Kitchen a room or space which is constructed or equipped to facilitate the washing, cooking, and
storing of food; kitchen facilities include plumbing for sinks and electrical wiring for ovens and stoves.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.08.065 - "L."
A. Landfill, sanitary an area devoted to the disposal of refuse, including incineration, reduction, or
dumping of ashes, garbage, combustible and non-combustible refuse, and industrial solid wastes.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
B. Legal building, structure, land use any building, structure or use of the land that complies with all
zoning requirements.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C. Legal nonconforming building or structure. A legally established building or structure which met the
applicable zoning code requirements in effect at the time the building or structure was constructed,
but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment of the Zoning Code, to conform
to the present requirements of the zone in which it is located.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999)
D. Level of service an established minimum capacity of public facilities or services that must be provided
per unit of demand or other appropriate measure of need.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
E. Lot a lot is a zoning lot, except as the context shall indicate a lot of record, in which case a lot is a "lot,
of record." A piece, parcel, plot, tract or area of land in common ownership created by subdivision or
its legal equivalent for sale, lease or rent. A lot has the characteristics of being able to be occupied or
capable of being occupied by one or more principal buildings, and the accessory buildings or uses
customarily incidental to them, and including the open spaces required under this chapter, and
having its principal lot frontage on a street. When one or more adjacent lots are held in common
ownership, they shall be treated as a single lot for the purposes of development review and
evaluation of compliance with the standards of the City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Lot area the total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any primary access easements or
panhandles.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994)
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G. Lot frontage, The length of the front lot line measured at the street right-of-way line. Alleys are not
considered right-of-way providing a lot frontage.
H. Lot, Irregular. A lot that has an irregular shape, such as narrow necks, points, legs and panhandles
that supply the required minimum lot width.
I. Lot line, a line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private
street or any other public right-of-way or public space.
J. Lot, Panhandle (also known as flag). A lot generally in the shape of a flag where access is typically
provided by a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway also known as the “panhandle.”
K. Lot types.
A. Corner lot. A lot at a junction of, and fronting on, two or more intersecting streets, forming an
interior angle of less than 135 degrees.
B. Interior lot. A lot other than a corner or through lot.
C. I. Lot, through a lot having two opposite lot lines abutting public streets which are usually
more or less parallel to each other; not a corner lot. Double frontage or through lot. A lot having
frontage on two parallel, or approximately parallel, streets. Both lot lines abutting streets shall be
deemed front lot lines. Lots with rear alley frontage shall not be considered through lots.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Reverse frontage lot. A double frontage or through lot that is not accessible from one of the parallel
or nonintersecting streets on which it fronts.
H. Lot, reverse corner a corner lot in which the rear property line coincides with the side property
line of an abutting lot.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
Lot, corner a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
K L. Lot, zoning a single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time of filing for a building
permit, is designated by its owner or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a
unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or may not coincide with a lot of record.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
K.M. Lot line, front that boundary of a lot which abuts a street. In the case of an interior lot, a line
separating the lot from a street right-of-way , and in the case of a double frontage or through lot, a
line separating the lot from a street right-of-way from which a drive access may be permitted and
located by the City. In the case of a corner lot, a property owner may designate either line separating
the lot from street right-of-ways as the primary front lot line, therefore creating a subsequent front
lot line.When two or more boundaries abut a street, the boundary with the narrowest width shall be
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considered the front lot line, unless otherwise specified on a plat. On a panhandle lot, the front lot
line and setbacks shall be determined during the subdivision approval process, or, if not determined
during subdivision review, shall be determined by the Director of Community and Economic
Development. For a lot with an irregular shape, narrow neck, point and panhandle, the front lot line
is the shortest lot line adjoining the panhandle portion of the lot, excluding the unbuildable portion
of the pole.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861
§ 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
L. N. Lot line, rear that boundary of a lot which is most distant from and is most nearly parallel to the front
lot line.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
M.O.Lot line, side any boundary of a lot which is not a front nor a rear lot line.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
P. Lot line, zero. A concept utilized to permit a structure or wall of a building to be located on a property
line.
N.Q. Lot coverage. The amount or percent of the ground area of a lot on which buildings are located. This
amount/percent shall include all buildings which are partially or totally enclosed and covered by an
impervious roof, including any garages, carports, covered patios, and cantilevered portions of a
building, and structures covered by an impervious roof even if not fully enclosed. Lot coverage does
not include the first horizontal 30 inches of the roof overhang, nor does it include uncovered decks
and porches or other structures not higher than 30 inches from the ground.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2956 § 1, 4/25/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994)
O. Lot of record a parcel of land that is registered as a lot or parcel of land in the records of the County
Auditor.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
P. Lot width the horizontal distance between side lot lines of a lot measured at right angles to the lot
depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line at the minimum required building setback line.
at the front setback line, provided the average horizontal distance between side lot lines must also
meet or exceed the minimum lot width required.
(Ord. 3332 § 1, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2839, 10/14/1994; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994)
Q. Low-powered, networked telecommunications facilities those facilities with maximum transmitter
peak output power that do not exceed one watt and are less than 14 inches by 16 inches by eight
inches with an antenna no greater than 30 inches.
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(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
17.08.070 - "M."
A. Manufactured home factory built, single-family structures that meet the National Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards Act (42 U.S.C. § 5401), commonly known as the HUD (U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development) Code, and that also meets the following
requirements:
1. Consists of two or more fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36
feet long;
2. Bears an insignia issued by the appropriate federal agency indicating compliance with the
construction standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as
amended and as approved by the State of Washington;
3. Is placed on an on-grade permanent foundation or on footings and piers or on blocks in
accordance with HUD's specifications for the specific home and has skirting installed so that no
more than one foot of the skirting is visible above grade;
4. Has all transport appurtenances removed;
5. Is served by underground electrical power; and
6. Was originally constructed with and prior to occupancy has a composition or wood shake or
shingle, coated metal, or similar roof of not less than 3:12 pitch.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2926 § 1 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796
§ 3, 2/11/1994)
B. Marina. A system of piers, buoys, or floats that provide a centralized site for extended moorage for
more than four vessels for a period of 48 hours or longer. For regulatory purposes, yacht club facilities
and camp or resort moorage areas would also be reviewed as marinas. Boat launch facilities and the
sales of supplies and services for small commercial and/or pleasure craft users may be associated
with marinas. Where such amenities are included, the marina is considered a multi-use marina.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014)
C. Massage. The method, art or science of treating the human body for hygienic, remedial or relaxation
purposes by rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, rolling or manipulating the human body of another
with the hands, or by any other agency or instrumentality.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1(part), 12/17/2004)
D. Massage parlor. Any premises where massages are given or furnished for, or in expectation of any
fee, compensation or monetary consideration, except:
1. Facilities adjunct to athletic clubs, medical facilities, hotels, motels or beauty salons; and
2. Enterprises licensed by the state and operating as approved home occupations.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1(part), 12/17/2004)
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E. Medical/dental building. A building or group of buildings designed for the use of physicians and
dentists and others engaged professionally in such healing arts for humans as are recognized by the
laws of the State of Washington.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1(part), 12/17/2004); Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2796 § 3, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Mixed Use Structure. A single structure or building containing two or more complementary, physically
and functionally integrated, or mutually-supporting uses (such as housing, offices, manufacturing,
retail, public service, or entertainment).
F. G. Mobile home. (See the definition for Trailer, house ).
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1(part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
G.H. Motel. See definition for “hotel.”An establishment consisting of a group of living or sleeping
accommodations with bathroom, with or without kitchen facilities, located on a single zoning lot and
designed for use by transient tourists.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1(part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796
§ 3, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
H.I Motor freight terminal. A building or area in which freight brought by motor truck is assembled
and/or stored for routing intrastate and interstate shipment by motor truck.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1(part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796
§ 3, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.075 - "N."
A. Neighborhood an area located within a district where people live, which is defined by the primary
type and/or density of the residential units located in that particular area of the district.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
B. Neighborhood density the neighborhood density is the number of dwelling units per acre allowed by
zoning when streets, parks, electrical distribution substations, and other necessary supporting
developments are included in the calculation.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
C. Nonconforming building or structure any building or structure which does not conform with the lot
area, yard, height, or lot coverage restrictions in these regulations, or is designed or intended for a
use that does not conform to the use regulations for the zone in which it is located, either at the
effective date of these regulations or as the result of subsequent amendments to these regulations.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 3, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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D. Nonconforming lot a legally established lot, the area, dimensions or location of which met the
applicable zoning code requirements in effect at the time the lot was created, but which fails by
reason of such adoption, revision or amendment of the Zoning Code, to conform to the present
requirements of the zone in which it is located.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 4, 2/11/1994)
E. Nonconforming use any use of land, building or structure which does not comply with all of these
Zoning Regulations or of any amendment hereto governing use for the zoning district in which such
use is situated.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 4, 2/11/1994; Ord.
2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Noxious matter material capable of causing injury to living organisms by chemical reaction, or is
capable of causing detrimental effects upon the physical or economic well-being of individuals.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
G. Nursing home or convalescent home. Any home or residential facility licensed per 18.51 RCW that
operates or maintains facilities providing convalescent or chronic care for a period in excess of 24
consecutive hours for three or more patients not related by blood or marriage to the operator, who
by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to properly care for themselves. Nothing in this definition
shall be construed to include any "assisted living facility".
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord.
2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 4, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.080 - "O."
A. Off-street parking space an area of at least 8½ feet in width and 18 feet in length, or as otherwise
provided in Chapter 14.40 PAMC situated on territory other than a public or private street, alley,
highway or trafficway, and used only for the storage of vehicles.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Open space natural areas of unique or major physical features such as shorelines, bluffs, beaches,
lagoons, waterways, ravines, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other
environmentally sensitive areas deemed of significant importance to the community by the City;
landscaped areas such as parks, playfields, golf courses, outdoor stadiums, and public landscaped
areas such as those along boulevards and around public buildings; improved outdoor areas such as
piers, playgrounds, plazas, promenades or trails, tennis courts, viewpoints, and other outdoor spaces
open to the public.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
C. Owner any person with fee title or a long-term leasehold to any parcel of land within the City, who
desires to develop, or construct, build, modify, erect, or use such parcel of land.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
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17.08.085 - "P."
A. People with functional disabilities people with functional disabilities means: (1) a person who,
because of a recognized chronic physical or mental condition or disease, is functionally disabled to
the extent of: (a) needing care, supervision or monitoring to perform activities of daily living or
instrumental activities of daily living, or (b) needing supports to ameliorate or compensate for the
effects of the functional disabilities so as to lead as independent a life as possible, or (c) having a
physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life
activities, or (d) having a record of such impairment; or (2) being regarded as having such an
impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of, or active addiction to a controlled
substance.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991)
B. Person any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or other legal entity, private
or public, whether for profit or not for profit.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C. Planned Industrial Development (PID) A PID is a site specific development which has been approved
by the City Council under the provisions of chapter 17.31 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
D. Planning area a large geographical area of the City, which is defined by physical characteristics and
boundaries.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
E. PRD Planned Residential Development.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)
F. Principal use, the main use of land or buildings on a lot as distinguished from a subordinate or
accessory use. A use is considered principal when it occupies 50 percent or more of a building’s total
square footage.
G. Professional offices offices used as a place of business conducted by persons engaged in recognized
professions, and others whose business activities consist chiefly of services to the person as
distinguished from the handling of commodities.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
GH. Public facilities public facilities include streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting
systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and
recreational facilities, and schools.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.08.087 - "Q."
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Quasi-public a characteristic of seemingly like but not actually being of a public entity, having the
characteristics of being public such as open and available to all citizens without discrimination of any kind,
benefitting the public, providing a nonprofit service or facility and receiving assistance from a
governmental agency; quasi-public entities include but are not limited to nonprofit and other groups, such
as the International Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA, and Serenity House, for which membership in the
organization is not required to receive services or use the facilities.
(Ord. 3155 § 5, 1/30/2004)
17.08.090 - "R."
A. Reclassification a change in zoning boundaries upon the zoning map which is an official part of these
Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Reconstruction the act of constructing again.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999)
C. Recreation facility or area, non-commercial a facility or area for recreation purposes, such as a
swimming pool, park, tennis court, playground or other similar use. operated and maintained by a
nonprofit club or organization.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Recreational purpose an express intent of a space design and development to service a particular
healthful or aesthetic activity.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
E. Residence a building or structure, or portion thereof, which is designed for and used to provide a
place of abode for human beings. The term "residence" includes the term "residential" as referring
to the type, or intended use, of a building.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Restoration. The act of putting back or bringing back into a former or original state.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999)
G. Right-of-way. Land acquired or dedicated for purposes of a street, highway, sidewalk, alley, avenue,
other structure used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or easement or any combination of such uses
for which the City has regulatory authority.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)
H. Roof. A structure covering any portion of a building or structure, including the projections beyond
the walls or supports.
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(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord.
2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.095 - "S."
A. Service station an establishment which provides for the servicing of motor vehicles and operations
incidental thereto, limited to the retail sale of petroleum products and automobile accessories;
automobile washing (not including auto laundry); waxing and polishing of automobiles; tire changing
and repair (not including recapping); battery service, charging, and replacement (not including repair
and rebuilding); radiator cleaning and flushing (not including steam cleaning and repair); installation
of accessories; and the following operations if conducted wholly within a building: lubrication of
motor vehicles, brake servicing, wheel balancing, tire testing, and replacement of carburetors, coils,
condensers, fan belts, wiring, water hoses, and similar parts.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Setback the required minimum distance from between any lot line and that establishes the area
within which any structure or building. may be erected or placed.
(Ord. 2666 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
C. Shopping center a group of commercial establishments planned, constructed, and managed as a total
entity, with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated
from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements, and landscaping
and signage in accordance with an approved plan. Shopping centers are further defined by size and
the area their shoppers come from:
1. A community shopping center features a junior department store and contains approximately
150,000 square feet of gross leasable area and has a site area of ten to 25 acres. Its clientele
draw is approximately a ten-minute drive from the center.
2. A neighborhood shopping center generally offers goods necessary to meet daily needs, occupies
up to ten acres, has up to 100,000 square feet of gross leasable area, and draws its clientele
from a five-minute driving radius from the center.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
D. Short term rental, see definition for “extended stay lodging.”
E. Sign any letters, figures, design symbol, trademark, or device intended to attract attention to any
activity, service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, or
merchandise, and including display surfaces and supporting structures thereof.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999)
E.F Sign, advertising a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment
conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premises on which such sign is located or to
which it is affixed.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2666 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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F.G Sign, area the area of a sign shall be the sum of each display surface including both sides of a double-
faced sign, as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on the mass of each display erected
on one sign structure with a circle, triangle, or quadrangle connecting all extreme points. Where a
sign is composed of two or more individual letters mounted directly on a wall, the total display
surface, including its background, shall be considered one sign for purposes of calculating sign area.
The structure supporting a sign is not included in determining the area of the sign, unless the
structure is designed in a way to form an integral part of the display.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997)
G.H Single-family residence one detached dwelling on an individual lot for occupancy by one family.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002;
Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994)
H.I Site coverage the amount of impervious surface on a parcel, including structures, paved driveways,
sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces.
(Ord. 3343 § 1, 1/1/2009)
I.J Smart growth. A mix of land uses that include the following:
1. Take advantage of compact building design;
2. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices;
3. Create walkable neighborhoods;
4. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place;
5. Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas;
6. Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities;
7. Provide a variety of transportation choices;
8. Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective;
9. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016)
Note— Added by Ord. 3548 and renumbered all following sections.
J. Special use permit a limited permission to locate a particular use at a particular location, which limited
permission is required to modify the controls stipulated by these regulations in such degree as to
assure that the particular use shall not prove detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in
conflict with the comprehensive plan, and shall not be contrary to the public interest.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002)
KJ. Story the space between the floor and the ceiling above said floor. A basement shall be considered a
story when more than half of the basement height is above the finished lot grade. A half-story shall
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be considered when the space between a floor and ceilings above said floor has at least one interior
side wall that is 5 feet or less in height.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
LK. Street a vehicular way that affords a primary means of access to abutting property.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part),
11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part),
1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
ML. Street right-of-way line the boundary line between a street and abutting property. This may or may
not match a property’s front lot line.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
NM. Structure anything constructed in the ground, or anything erected which requires location on the
ground or water, or is attached to something having location on or in the ground and is over 30 inches
in height above the ground level, but not including fences or walls used as fences six feet or less in
height.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part),
11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part),
1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
ON. Structural alteration any change, other than incidental repairs, which would prolong the life of the
supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
PO. Subordinate less important than and secondary to a primary object, usually in these Zoning
Regulations referring to an accessory use.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2921 § 2, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
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QP. Supermarket a grocery store on a site larger than one acre and with multiple retail departments such
as drugs, photo, video, deli, flowers, seafood, bakery, etc.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.08.100 - "T."
A. Telecommunications facilities or wireless telecommunications facilities any antennas, cables, wires,
lines, wave guides, and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or
reception of communications which a person seeks to locate or has installed upon or near a tower or
antenna support structure.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
B. Through lot (See "lot, through").
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C. Tower or wireless telecommunications tower - a self-supporting lattice, guyed, or monopole structure
constructed from grade which supports telecommunications facilities. The term "tower" shall not
include amateur radio operators' equipment, as licensed by the FCC.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
D. Townhouse, A dwelling unit, located on its own lot, that shares one or more common or abutting
walls with one or more dwelling units, each located on its own lot. A townhouse does not share
common floors/ceilings with other dwelling units.
D.E. Townsite block a block of 450 or 500 feet by 300 feet dimension or a minimum of 3.1 acres as created
by the original platting of the Townsite of Port Angeles.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
E.F. Trail a pedestrian facility which is designated for travel and recreation purposes and which may
include sidewalks, portions of roadways, natural surfaced walkways, and structures such as bridges.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
F.G. Trailer, house (automobile trailer, mobile home, recreational vehicle, vacation trailer) a vehicle
without motor power designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation,
a motor vehicle designed to be used for human habitation, and a manufactured home which does
not meet City Building Code or state and federal manufacturing standards.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995;
Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
G.H. Trailer park, trailer court, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park any premises on which are
parked one or more vehicles designed, intended, arranged, or used for living purposes, or any
premises used or held out for the purpose of supplying to the public a space for one or more such
vehicles, whether such vehicles stand on wheels or rigid supports.
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(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995;
Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
I. Transitional Housing. Public or non-profit living facilities for groups of unrelated individuals that
include at least one person residing on the site who is responsible for supervising, managing,
monitoring and/or providing care, training or treatment of residents where tenancy is typically less
than 30 days. Examples include: homeless shelters and drug/alcohol treatment facilities. Can include
associated soup kitchens or other on-site food preparation and service.
H. J. Trellis. A lattice work structure designed to support plant growth. Trellises that demarcate an
entryway to a yard, are detached from any other structure, other than a permitted fence, on the site,
have a minimum sidewalk span of four feet, depth of two feet and a height of eight feet, is exempt
from the requirement for a building permit and is not considered a structure.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.08.105 - "U."
A. Unclassified use permit a limited permission to locate a particular unusual, large-scale, unique or
special use at a particular location, which where limited permission is required to modify the controls
stipulated by these regulations in such degree as to assure that the particular use shall not prove
detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, and shall
not be contrary to the public interest. An unclassified use permit is processed in the same manner as
a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
B. Unclassified use a use which is not listed as permitted in any zone and which requires a special degree
of control to make such use consistent and compatible with other existing or permissible uses in the
same zone.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
C. Use the purpose or activity for which the land, or building thereof, is designed, arranged or intended,
or for which it is occupied or maintained and shall include any manner of performance of such activity
with respect to the performance standards of these Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Use, principal the main use of land or buildings as distinguished from a subordinate or accessory use.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
ED. Utility building or structure an installation to provide utility service, including wireless communication
facilities to which the structure height is equal or less than the maximum building height of the zone
in which it will be located.
(Ord. 3071, § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.110 - "V."
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A. Variance permission for an adjustment or relaxation to the literal requirements of the City’s Zoning
Regulations in the application of the specific regulations to for a particular parcel of property or
structure and/or building on a particular property. which property, because of special circumstances
applicable to it, is deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity
and zone.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.115 - "W."
A. Wireless communication facilities (WCFs) an unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception
of wireless telecommunications services, including support structures, antennas, accessory
equipment, and appurtenances, used to transmit, receive, distribute, provide, or offer personal
wireless communication services. WCFs include but are not limited to antennas, plies, towers, cables,
wires conduits, ducts, pedestals, vaults, buildings, and electronic and switching equipment.
(Ord. 3071, § 4 (part), 12/15/2000).
B. Work/live space an arrangement of space that combines a living area and working area where the
living area is subordinate and accessory in size and use to the work space.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)
17.08.125 - "Y."
A. Yard, an open space on a zoning lot that lies between the principal building or buildings and the
nearest lot line, which is to remain unoccupied and unobstructed from its lowest ground level to the
sky, except as otherwise permitted in the permitted intrusions in required yards in these regulations.
A yard extends along and at right angles to a lot line to a depth or width specified in the yard
regulations for the zoning district in which such zoning lot is located.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. SetbackYard, front a space that extends along the full length width of the lot front lot line, between
the two side lot lines and to the closest building on the same lot, or to a distance designated in the
City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C. SetbackYard, rear a space that extends along the full length width of the lot rear lot line, between
the two side lot lines and to the closest principal building on the same lot, or to a distance designated
in the City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. SetbackYard, side a space that extends along a side lot line from the front setback line yard to the
rear setback line yard, between the side lot line and to the closest building on the same lot, or to a
distance designated in the City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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17.08.130 - "Z."
A. Zone an area defined as to boundaries and location, and classified by the Zoning Regulations as
available for certain types of uses, and which other types of uses are excluded.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Zoning lot a single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time of filing for a building
permit, is designated by its owner or developer, as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a
unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or may not coincide with a lot of record.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C.B. Zoning lot covenant an agreement, on a form provided by the Department of Community and
Economic Development, which is recorded at the County aAuditor's Office by a property owner of
two or more adjacent lots and which designates said lots as a single, inseparable building lot of
record.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2863 § 2, 4/14/1995)
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Quasi-public a characteristic of seemingly like but not actually being of a public entity, having the
characteristics of being public such as open and available to all citizens without discrimination of any kind,
benefitting the public, providing a nonprofit service or facility and receiving assistance from a
governmental agency; quasi-public entities include but are not limited to nonprofit and other groups, such
as the International Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA, and Serenity House, for which membership in the
organization is not required to receive services or use the facilities.
(Ord. 3155 § 5, 1/30/2004)
17.08.090 - "R."
A. Reclassification a change in zoning boundaries upon the zoning map which is an official part of these
Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Reconstruction the act of constructing again.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999)
C. Recreation facility or area, non-commercial a facility or area for recreation purposes, such as a
swimming pool, park, tennis court, playground or other similar use. operated and maintained by a
nonprofit club or organization.
(Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Recreational purpose an express intent of a space design and development to service a particular
healthful or aesthetic activity.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
E. Residence a building or structure, or portion thereof, which is designed for and used to provide a
place of abode for human beings. The term "residence" includes the term "residential" as referring
to the type, or intended use, of a building.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
F. Restoration. The act of putting back or bringing back into a former or original state.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999)
G. Right-of-way. Land acquired or dedicated for purposes of a street, highway, sidewalk, alley, avenue,
other structure used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or easement or any combination of such uses
for which the City has regulatory authority.
(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)
H. Roof. A structure covering any portion of a building or structure, including the projections beyond
the walls or supports.
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(Ord. 3517 § 2, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord.
2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.095 - "S."
A. Service station an establishment which provides for the servicing of motor vehicles and operations
incidental thereto, limited to the retail sale of petroleum products and automobile accessories;
automobile washing (not including auto laundry); waxing and polishing of automobiles; tire changing
and repair (not including recapping); battery service, charging, and replacement (not including repair
and rebuilding); radiator cleaning and flushing (not including steam cleaning and repair); installation
of accessories; and the following operations if conducted wholly within a building: lubrication of
motor vehicles, brake servicing, wheel balancing, tire testing, and replacement of carburetors, coils,
condensers, fan belts, wiring, water hoses, and similar parts.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Setback the required minimum distance from between any lot line and that establishes the area
within which any structure or building. may be erected or placed.
(Ord. 2666 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992)
C. Shopping center a group of commercial establishments planned, constructed, and managed as a total
entity, with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated
from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements, and landscaping
and signage in accordance with an approved plan. Shopping centers are further defined by size and
the area their shoppers come from:
1. A community shopping center features a junior department store and contains approximately
150,000 square feet of gross leasable area and has a site area of ten to 25 acres. Its clientele
draw is approximately a ten-minute drive from the center.
2. A neighborhood shopping center generally offers goods necessary to meet daily needs, occupies
up to ten acres, has up to 100,000 square feet of gross leasable area, and draws its clientele
from a five-minute driving radius from the center.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
D. Short term rental, see definition for “extended stay lodging.”
E. Sign any letters, figures, design symbol, trademark, or device intended to attract attention to any
activity, service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, or
merchandise, and including display surfaces and supporting structures thereof.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999)
E.F Sign, advertising a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment
conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premises on which such sign is located or to
which it is affixed.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2666 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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F.G Sign, area the area of a sign shall be the sum of each display surface including both sides of a double-
faced sign, as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on the mass of each display erected
on one sign structure with a circle, triangle, or quadrangle connecting all extreme points. Where a
sign is composed of two or more individual letters mounted directly on a wall, the total display
surface, including its background, shall be considered one sign for purposes of calculating sign area.
The structure supporting a sign is not included in determining the area of the sign, unless the
structure is designed in a way to form an integral part of the display.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997)
G.H Single-family residence one detached dwelling on an individual lot for occupancy by one family.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002;
Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994)
H.I Site coverage the amount of impervious surface on a parcel, including structures, paved driveways,
sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces.
(Ord. 3343 § 1, 1/1/2009)
I.J Smart growth. A mix of land uses that include the following:
1. Take advantage of compact building design;
2. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices;
3. Create walkable neighborhoods;
4. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place;
5. Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas;
6. Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities;
7. Provide a variety of transportation choices;
8. Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective;
9. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016)
Note— Added by Ord. 3548 and renumbered all following sections.
J. Special use permit a limited permission to locate a particular use at a particular location, which limited
permission is required to modify the controls stipulated by these regulations in such degree as to
assure that the particular use shall not prove detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in
conflict with the comprehensive plan, and shall not be contrary to the public interest.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002)
KJ. Story the space between the floor and the ceiling above said floor. A basement shall be considered a
story when more than half of the basement height is above the finished lot grade. A half-story shall
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be considered when the space between a floor and ceilings above said floor has at least one interior
side wall that is 5 feet or less in height.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
LK. Street a vehicular way that affords a primary means of access to abutting property.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part),
11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part),
1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
ML. Street right-of-way line the boundary line between a street and abutting property. This may or may
not match a property’s front lot line.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
NM. Structure anything constructed in the ground, or anything erected which requires location on the
ground or water, or is attached to something having location on or in the ground and is over 30 inches
in height above the ground level, but not including fences or walls used as fences six feet or less in
height.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part),
11/15/2002; Ord. 3123 § 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part),
1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
ON. Structural alteration any change, other than incidental repairs, which would prolong the life of the
supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2796 § 5, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
PO. Subordinate less important than and secondary to a primary object, usually in these Zoning
Regulations referring to an accessory use.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2921 § 2, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
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QP. Supermarket a grocery store on a site larger than one acre and with multiple retail departments such
as drugs, photo, video, deli, flowers, seafood, bakery, etc.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3126 § 2 (part), 11/15/2002; Ord. 3123
§ 2 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.08.100 - "T."
A. Telecommunications facilities or wireless telecommunications facilities any antennas, cables, wires,
lines, wave guides, and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or
reception of communications which a person seeks to locate or has installed upon or near a tower or
antenna support structure.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
B. Through lot (See "lot, through").
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C. Tower or wireless telecommunications tower - a self-supporting lattice, guyed, or monopole structure
constructed from grade which supports telecommunications facilities. The term "tower" shall not
include amateur radio operators' equipment, as licensed by the FCC.
(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001)
D. Townhouse, A dwelling unit, located on its own lot, that shares one or more common or abutting
walls with one or more dwelling units, each located on its own lot. A townhouse does not share
common floors/ceilings with other dwelling units.
D.E. Townsite block a block of 450 or 500 feet by 300 feet dimension or a minimum of 3.1 acres as created
by the original platting of the Townsite of Port Angeles.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
E.F. Trail a pedestrian facility which is designated for travel and recreation purposes and which may
include sidewalks, portions of roadways, natural surfaced walkways, and structures such as bridges.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
F.G. Trailer, house (automobile trailer, mobile home, recreational vehicle, vacation trailer) a vehicle
without motor power designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation,
a motor vehicle designed to be used for human habitation, and a manufactured home which does
not meet City Building Code or state and federal manufacturing standards.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995;
Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
G.H. Trailer park, trailer court, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park any premises on which are
parked one or more vehicles designed, intended, arranged, or used for living purposes, or any
premises used or held out for the purpose of supplying to the public a space for one or more such
vehicles, whether such vehicles stand on wheels or rigid supports.
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(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995;
Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
I. Transitional Housing. Public or non-profit living facilities for groups of unrelated individuals that
include at least one person residing on the site who is responsible for supervising, managing,
monitoring and/or providing care, training or treatment of residents where tenancy is typically less
than 30 days. Examples include: homeless shelters and drug/alcohol treatment facilities. Can include
associated soup kitchens or other on-site food preparation and service.
H. J. Trellis. A lattice work structure designed to support plant growth. Trellises that demarcate an
entryway to a yard, are detached from any other structure, other than a permitted fence, on the site,
have a minimum sidewalk span of four feet, depth of two feet and a height of eight feet, is exempt
from the requirement for a building permit and is not considered a structure.
(Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.08.105 - "U."
A. Unclassified use permit a limited permission to locate a particular unusual, large-scale, unique or
special use at a particular location, which where limited permission is required to modify the controls
stipulated by these regulations in such degree as to assure that the particular use shall not prove
detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, and shall
not be contrary to the public interest. An unclassified use permit is processed in the same manner as
a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
B. Unclassified use a use which is not listed as permitted in any zone and which requires a special degree
of control to make such use consistent and compatible with other existing or permissible uses in the
same zone.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
C. Use the purpose or activity for which the land, or building thereof, is designed, arranged or intended,
or for which it is occupied or maintained and shall include any manner of performance of such activity
with respect to the performance standards of these Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. Use, principal the main use of land or buildings as distinguished from a subordinate or accessory use.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
ED. Utility building or structure an installation to provide utility service, including wireless communication
facilities to which the structure height is equal or less than the maximum building height of the zone
in which it will be located.
(Ord. 3071, § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.110 - "V."
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A. Variance permission for an adjustment or relaxation to the literal requirements of the City’s Zoning
Regulations in the application of the specific regulations to for a particular parcel of property or
structure and/or building on a particular property. which property, because of special circumstances
applicable to it, is deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same vicinity
and zone.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.08.115 - "W."
A. Wireless communication facilities (WCFs) an unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception
of wireless telecommunications services, including support structures, antennas, accessory
equipment, and appurtenances, used to transmit, receive, distribute, provide, or offer personal
wireless communication services. WCFs include but are not limited to antennas, plies, towers, cables,
wires conduits, ducts, pedestals, vaults, buildings, and electronic and switching equipment.
(Ord. 3071, § 4 (part), 12/15/2000).
B. Work/live space an arrangement of space that combines a living area and working area where the
living area is subordinate and accessory in size and use to the work space.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)
17.08.125 - "Y."
A. Yard, an open space on a zoning lot that lies between the principal building or buildings and the
nearest lot line, which is to remain unoccupied and unobstructed from its lowest ground level to the
sky, except as otherwise permitted in the permitted intrusions in required yards in these regulations.
A yard extends along and at right angles to a lot line to a depth or width specified in the yard
regulations for the zoning district in which such zoning lot is located.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. SetbackYard, front a space that extends along the full length width of the lot front lot line, between
the two side lot lines and to the closest building on the same lot, or to a distance designated in the
City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C. SetbackYard, rear a space that extends along the full length width of the lot rear lot line, between
the two side lot lines and to the closest principal building on the same lot, or to a distance designated
in the City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
D. SetbackYard, side a space that extends along a side lot line from the front setback line yard to the
rear setback line yard, between the side lot line and to the closest building on the same lot, or to a
distance designated in the City’s Zoning Regulations.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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17.08.130 - "Z."
A. Zone an area defined as to boundaries and location, and classified by the Zoning Regulations as
available for certain types of uses, and which other types of uses are excluded.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
B. Zoning lot a single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time of filing for a building
permit, is designated by its owner or developer, as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a
unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or may not coincide with a lot of record.
(Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
C.B. Zoning lot covenant an agreement, on a form provided by the Department of Community and
Economic Development, which is recorded at the County auditor's Office by a property owner of two
or more adjacent lots and which designates said lots as a single, inseparable building lot.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2863 § 2, 4/14/1995)
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CHAPTER 17.10 - RS-7 RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY
17.10.010 - Purpose.
This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve urban single-family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-family homes on standard townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally related to a single-family residential environment may also be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are
allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-
foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 450 or 500-foot blocks with 50-foot by 140-foot
lots and usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City.
(Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 3, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part) 12/22/1970)
17.10.020 - Permitted uses.
A. Adult family home.
B. Detached single-family residences.
C. Exempted home occupations.
D. Family day cares
E. Group living
(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2926 § 2 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 2 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.10.030 - Accessory uses.
A. Garages and carports.
B. Greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, and similar accessory structures.
C. Swimming pools and cabanas.
D. Private television satellite reception dishes.
E. Other accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 2921 § 3, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986)
17.10.040 - Conditional uses.
A. Accessory residential units.1
1 Subject to the provisions of Section 17.94/95.TBD, “Development Standards for Accessory Residential Units.”
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B. Agricultural nurseries and greenhouses.
C. Art galleries and museums.
D. Assisted living facility.
E. Child day-care centers and pre-schools.
F. Churches (see special requirements per Table A).
G.F. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
G. Community centers
H. Duplexes (Two-family dwelling) on lots greater than 10,500 square feet in area.
I. Home occupations
J. Group homes and hospices.
J.K. Libraries.
K.L. Nursing and convalescent homes.
L.M. Public and private schools. *covered under “community centers”
MN. Public housing authority offices and maintenance structures located on public housing authority
housing sites.
NO. Public parks and recreation facilities.
OP. Public utility structures.
PQ. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
QR. Residential care facilities.
RS. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3013, 3/26/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5
(part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 2 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 §
2, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.10.050 – Area, and dimensional and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply for all RS-7 zones:
Table 17.10.050-1
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 7,000 sf
Minimum lot
width/frontage 50 feet
Density, minimum net n/a
Density, maximum net2 1 units/7,000
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 30%
2 Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 7,000 square feet of lot area (6.22 units/gross acre), except
that an "accessory residential unit" and conditionally approved duplexes shall be exempt from density limitations.
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Maximum site coverage 50%
Minimum front setback 20 feet
Garage entrance setback n/a
Minimum rear setback 20 feet
Minimum rear setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units 10 feet
Minimum side setback 7 feet
Minimum side setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units
3 feet
Minimum side setback
(street) 13 feet
Minimum side setback
(alley) 10 feet
A. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
C. Minimum setback:
Front: 20 feet;
Rear: 20 feet, except ten feet for detached accessory buildings or accessory residential units in
the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, interior: Seven feet, except three feet for detached accessory buildings or accessory
residential units in the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, abutting a street: 13 feet;
Side, abutting an alley: ten feet;
Provided, however, that additional minimum setbacks to ensure a safe building site may be required when
the property contains a bluff, ravine, stream, or similar feature.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 50 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
F. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and other
surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater Management Manual for
Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*Typographical spelling error corrected in Ordinance 3272.
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G. Maximum building height: 30 feet.
H. Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 7,000 square feet of lot area (6.22 units/gross
acre), except that an "accessory residential unit" and conditionally approved duplexes shall be exempt from density limitations.
I. Conditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in subsection 17.10.050.A., unless otherwise specified in Table "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, or
as may be increased by the City Council to ensure that specific conditional uses are compatible with the RS-7 zone.
(Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 2, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 2, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part),
3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.10.050 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
C. Minimum setback:
Front: 20 feet;
Rear: 20 feet, except ten feet for detached accessory buildings or accessory residential units in
the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, interior: Seven feet, except three feet for detached accessory buildings or accessory
residential units in the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, abutting a street: 13 feet;
Side, abutting an alley: ten feet;
Provided, however, that additional minimum setbacks to ensure a safe building site may be required when
the property contains a bluff, ravine, stream, or similar feature.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 50 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
F. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and other
surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater Management Manual for
Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*Typographical spelling error corrected in Ordinance 3272.
G. Maximum building height: 30 feet.
H. Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 7,000 square feet of lot area (6.22 units/gross acre), except that an "accessory residential unit" and conditionally approved duplexes shall be exempt
from density limitations.
I. Conditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in subsection 17.10.050.A., unless
otherwise specified in Table "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, or as may be increased by the City Council to ensure that specific conditional uses are compatible with
the RS-7 zone.
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(Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 2, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 2, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1
(part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 §
1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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CHAPTER 17.11 - RS-9 - RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY
17.11.010 - Purpose.
This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve urban single-family residential
neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-family homes on larger than standard townsite-size
lots. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-family residential environment may
be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few
nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for variety in
the urban land use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear
street system of non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, with minimum 75-
foot front lot lines , and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and
usually located in outlying areas.
(Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 4, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part),
3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.11.020 - Permitted uses.
A. Adult family home.
B. Detached single-family residences.
C. Exempted home occupations
D. Family Day Cares
E. Group Living
(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2926 § 2 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2652 § 3, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1945 § 1, 10/22/1977; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
17.11.030 - Accessory uses.
A. Garages and carports.
B. Non-commercial greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, and similar accessory structures.
C. Non-commercial animal husbandry provided that:
1. Hoofed animals are housed no closer than 100 feet from any property line.
2. A minimum of one acre per hoofed animal is maintained.
3. A minimum five-foot high fence is installed on property lines.
4. Other animals are housed no closer than 25 feet from any property line.
D. Private (non-commercial) horse stables, provided that:
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1. Stables are constructed no closer than 100 feet from any property line.
2. A minimum area of one acre per horse is maintained.
3. A minimum five-foot high fence is installed on property lines.
E. Private television satellite reception dishes.
F Swimming pools and cabanas.
G. Other accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to
be compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 3, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3053 § 2 6/16/2000; Ord. 2921 § 4, 6/28/1996;
Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.11.040 - Conditional uses.
A. Accessory residential units. 1
B. Commercial nurseries and greenhouses.
C. Art galleries and museums.
D. Assisted living facility.
E. Churches.
FE. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
F. Community Centers
G. Child day-care centers and pre-schools.
H. Duplexes on lots not less than 14,000 square feet in area per Table A.
I. Group homes and hospices.
J. Libraries.
K. Nursing and convalescent homes.
L. Public parks and recreation facilities.
M. Public utility structures.
N. Public and private schools.
ON. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
PO. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
1 Subject to the provisions of Section 17.94/95.TBD, “Development Standards for Accessory Residential Units.”
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(Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 3, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3478 § 8, 5/21/2013; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part),
2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 5, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 3, 5/15/1991; Ord.
2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.11.050 – Area, and dimensional and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply for all RS-9 zones:
Table 17.11.050-1
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 9,000 sf
Minimum lot
width/frontage 75 feet
Density, minimum net n/a
Density, maximum net 1 units/9,000
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 30%
Maximum site coverage 50%
Minimum front setback 25 feet
Garage entrance setback n/a
Minimum rear setback 25 feet
Minimum rear setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units 10 feet
Minimum side setback 7 feet
Minimum side setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units
3 feet
Minimum side setback
(street) 13 feet
Minimum side setback
(alley) n/a
17.11.050 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area: 9,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 75 feet.
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C. Minimum setback:
Front: 25 feet;
Rear: 25 feet, except ten feet for detached accessory buildings and accessory residential units in the rear
one-third of the lot;
Side, interior: Eight feet, except three feet for detached accessory buildings and accessory residential units
in the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, abutting a street: 18 feet;
Provided, however, that additional minimum setbacks to ensure a safe building site may be required when
the property contains a bluff, ravine, stream, or similar feature.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 50 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
F. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and
other surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to infiltrate on-
site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater Management Manual
for Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations.
(See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*The word "addition" in Ordinance 3343 corrected by codifier to "edition."
G. Maximum building height: 30 feet.
H. Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 9,000 square feet of lot area (4.84 units/gross
acre) except that an "accessory residential unit" and conditionally approved duplexes shall be exempt
from density limitations.
I. Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in subsection
17.11.050.A., unless otherwise specified in Table "A," or as may be increased by the City Council to ensure
that specific conditional uses are compatible with the RS-9 zone.
(Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 3, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 3, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part),
3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.11.060 - Off-street parking.
Parking shall be provided as required by chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.11.070 - Signs.
One sign per lot is permitted. This sign shall be one square foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the
name of the occupant (or as otherwise specified in Table "A"); provided that official traffic signs, street
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signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings and structures are exempt from these
restrictions.
(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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CHAPTER 17.12 - RS-11 - RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY
17.12.010 - Purpose.
This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve suburban sized single-family
residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-family homes on larger than standard sized
townsite-sized lots, while maintaining densities at or more than four primary dwelling units per acre. Uses
that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-family residential environment may be
located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential
uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for variety in the urban land
use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear street system of
non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, minimum 75-foot front lot lines, and
60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in
outlying areas.
(Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.12.020 - Permitted uses.
A. Adult family home.
B. Detached single-family residences.
C. Exempted home occupations.
D. Family day cares
E. Group living
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.12.030 - Accessory uses.
A. Garages and carports.
B. Greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, and similar accessory structures.
C. Non-commercial animal husbandry provided that:
1. Hoofed animals are housed no closer than 100 feet from any property line.
2. A minimum of one acre per hoofed animal is maintained.
3. A minimum five-foot high fence is installed on property lines.
4. Other animals are housed no closer than 25 feet from any property line.
D. Private non-commercial horse stables, provided that:
1. Stables are constructed no closer than 100 feet from any property line.
2. A minimum area of one acre per horse is maintained.
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3. A minimum five-foot high fence is installed on property lines.
E. Private television satellite reception dishes.
F Swimming pools and cabanas.
G. Other accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be
compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.12.040 - Conditional uses.
A. Accessory residential units. 1
B. Commercial nurseries and greenhouses.
C. Art galleries and museums.
D. Assisted living facility.
E. Churches per Table A.FE. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
F. Community centers
G. Child day-care centers and pre-schools.
H. Duplexes. (16,500 square feet).I. Group homes and hospices.
J. Libraries.
K. Nursing and convalescent homes.
L. Public parks and recreation facilities.
M. Public utility structures. N. Public and private schools per Table A.
NO. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
PO. Residential care facilities.
QP. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter. 1 Subject to the provisions of Section
17.94/95.TBD, “Development Standards for Accessory Residential Units.”
(Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.12.050 – Area, and dimensional and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply for all RS-9 zones:
Table 17.12.050-1
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 11,000 sf
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Minimum lot
width/frontage 75 feet
Density, minimum net n/a
Density, maximum net 1 units/11,000
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 30%
Maximum site coverage 50%
Minimum front setback 25 feet
Garage entrance setback n/a
Minimum rear setback 25 feet
Minimum rear setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units 10 feet
Minimum side setback 7 feet
Minimum side setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units
3 feet
Minimum side setback
(street) 13 feet
Minimum side setback
(alley) n/a
17.12.050 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area: 11,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 75 feet.
C. Minimum setback:
Front: 25 feet;
Rear: 25 feet, except ten feet for detached accessory buildings and accessory residential units
in the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, interior: Eight feet, except three feet for detached accessory buildings and accessory
residential units in the rear one-third of the lot;
Side, abutting a street: 18 feet;Provided, however, that additional minimum setbacks to ensure a safe
building site may be required when the property contains a bluff, ravine, stream, or similar feature.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 50 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
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F. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and other
surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to infiltrate on site,
according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater Management Manual
for Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage
calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
The word "addition" in Ordinance 3343 corrected by codifier to "edition."
G. Maximum height: 30 feet.
H. Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 11,000 square feet of lot area (3.96 units/gross
acre) except that an "accessory residential unit" and conditionally approved duplexes shall be exempt
from density limitations.
I. Conditional uses. cConditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in subsection
17.12.050.A., unless otherwise specified in Table "A," or as may be increased by the City Council to
ensure that specific conditional uses are compatible with the RS-11 zone.
(Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 4, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 4, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004)
17.12.060 - Off-street parking.
Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.12.070 - Signs.
One sign per lot is permitted. This sign shall be one square foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the
name of the occupant (or as otherwise specified in Table "A"); provided that official traffic signs, street
signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings and structures are exempt from these
restrictions.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
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CHAPTER 17.14 - RMD - RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY
17.14.010 - Purpose.
This is a medium density residential zone, that allows a mix of single-family, two-family/duplexes, multi-
family dwellings and apartments at a density greater than single-family neighborhoods but less than the
higher densities of the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also intended to be more
restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible. Few nonresidential
uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with
nonresidential uses. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's lower
density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at twice the density of the City's basic single-family
residential neighborhoods) with direct access on an arterial street, usually located in outlying areas with
large tracts of vacant buildable land, and serving as a transitional use between low density residential uses
and commercial/industrial uses.
(Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3123 § 6, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)
17.14.020 - Permitted uses.
A. Accessory residential units.
B. Adult family homes.
C. Apartments (individual units, not apartment buildings)
D. Bed and breakfasts Duplexes.
E. Child day cares
E.F Extended stay lodging
G. Group living
H. Single-family residences dwellings.
I. Multi-family dwellings (four units or less).
J. Townhouses (four attached units or less)
K. Two-family dwellings, or duplexes.
(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)
17.14.03025 - Accessory uses.
A. Garages and carports
B. Greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, and similar accessory structures.
C. Exempted home occupations
D. Swimming pools and cabanas.
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D.E Private television satellite reception dishes.
E.F Community recreation rooms and laundry rooms.
F.G Playground equipment.
G.H Manager's office.
H.I Other accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be
compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 6, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.14.04030 - Conditional uses.
A. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
B. Assisted living facility.
C. Child day-care centers and pre-schools.
D. Community centers Churches per Table A.
E. Group homes and hospices.
F. Home occupations
G. Human service facilities
G. Libraries.
G.H Nursing and convalescent homes.
H.I. Public parks and recreation facilities.
I. Public and private schools per Table A.
J. J Residential care facilities.
K. Social service agencies providing 24-hour residential care.
K. Transitional housing
L. Utility buildings and structures.
M.M. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 2956 § 2, 4/25/1997; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)
17.14.05040 – Area, and dimensional and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply for all RMD zones:
Table 17.14.050-1
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Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 3,500 sf
Minimum lot
width/frontage3 40 feet
Density, minimum net 4 units/acre
Density, maximum net 14 units/acre
Maximum building height 35
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Maximum site coverage 75%
Minimum front setback4 15 feet
Garage entrance setback 20 feet
Minimum rear setback 15 feet
Minimum rear setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units 5 feet
Minimum side setback5 5 feet
Minimum side setback
(corner) 5 feet
A. Minimum lot area shall be 7,000 square feet.
B. Density shall not exceed two dwelling units for the first 7,000 square feet of lot area, plus one unit
for each additional 3,500 square feet of lot area. (Maximum 12.44 units/acre)
C. Minimum setback:
Front: 25 feet from front property line.
Sides: No structure shall be permitted closer than seven feet to any side lot line on the front
two-thirds of the lot. Detached accessory buildings and accessory residential units only on the
rear one-third of the lot may be permitted within three feet of the side lot line. On corner lots,
the side yard abutting a street shall have a setback of 13 feet.
Rear: No residential structure shall be permitted within 25 feet of the rear property line.
Detached accessory buildings or accessory residential units are permitted not closer than ten
feet to the rear property line or alley.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
3 Townhouses can be the width of the interior units. If no interior units, can be 30 feet.
4 Porches and covered entries may project up to six feet into the front setback.
5 Townhouses are exempt from side setback standards internal to a development. However, townhouse shall
meet applicable side setback standards for adjacent lots outside of the development.
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E. Maximum site coverage: 70 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
F.B. Exceptions to maximum lot and site coverage:
1. An additional ten percent coverage that enables development to achieve the allowed maximum
density of the RMD zone per 17.14.040.BA; or
2. An additional ten percent coverage for development that is reserved as affordable housing. All
applicants seeking bonus impervious surface for inclusion of affordable housing shall provide a
mechanism to ensure that affordable housing remains affordable for the life of the project. Such
mechanism shall be approved by the City Attorney in conjunction with the Department of
Community and Economic Development, and shall be recorded on the land title; in addition:
3. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and
other surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to
infiltrate on site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater
Management Manual for Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot
and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*The word "addition" in Ordinance 3343 corrected by codifier to "edition."
G. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3343 § 5, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3253, 7/14/2006; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part),
10/16/1992)
17.14.06050 - Off-street parking.
Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)
17.14.07060 - Signs permitted.
A. Permitted uses: Signs not larger than ten square feet, lighted, but not flashing or intermittent. One
per building.
B. Conditional uses: Size and type as determined by Hearing Examiner.
One sign per building is allowed. Signs shall not exceed ten square feet in area and shall not be flashing or
intermittent. Additional signage may be allowed with Hearing Examiner approval of a conditional use
permit.
(Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)
17.14.08070 - Design and landscaping for apartments.
A. All designated outdoor storage areas, except for City mechanized refuse collection system
containers, shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and abutting property by a vision-
obscuring fence six feet in height.
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B. All lighting on the site shall be directed away from adjoining residential properties and public rights-
of-way.
C. Unused space that is over 24 square feet in area and results from the design of parking space
arrangements or accessory structures shall be landscaped.
D. All required parking areas shall include landscaping of at least one tree for each group of six or fewer
parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping.
[Illustration - 11 parking spaces requires two trees; 12 spaces requires two trees; 13 spaces requires
three trees.] The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time
of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum
height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible
planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of
Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints
deem necessary.
E. All parking lots shall be screened by a three-foot to six-foot vision-obscuring fence or vegetation on
all sides adjacent to residentially zoned property; except that parking lots with less than 900 square
feet of contiguous area shall be exempt from this subsection E landscaping requirement.
F. Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight
consecutive parking spaces. Underground parking and parking included in a parking structure are
excluded from this requirement.
G. At least 30 percent of the site shall be landscaped with a mixture of ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
(Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)
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CHAPTER 17.15 - RHD - RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY
17.15.010 - Purpose.
This is a high density residential zone for multi-family residential structures. Compatible uses may be
allowed by conditional use permits but the zone is still regarded as a residential area, and commercial
enterprises are not generally felt to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and
then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone
provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's higher density multi-family residential
neighborhoods (at seven times the density of the City's basic single-family residential neighborhoods),
following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and
300-foot by 450 or 500-foot blocks and usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to
the center of the City.
This is a high density residential zone for multi-family dwelling structures. Some nonresidential uses are
allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of potential land use impacts associated with
nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's higher density multi-
family residential neighborhoods (at seven times the density of the City's basic single-family residential
neighborhoods), and are usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of
the City.
(Ord. 3548 § 8, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 7, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 3,
10/17/1992; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 5 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part),
5/15/1991)
17.15.020 - Permitted uses.
A. Accessory residential units
B. Adult family homes.
C. Apartments (individual units) and apartment buildings
D. Bed and breakfasts
E. Child day cares
F. Extended stay lodgings
F. Group living
B.G. Multi-family dwellings, apartments, duplexes, dormitories, accessory residential units.
C.H. Single-family residences. dwellings
I. Townhouses
J. Two-family dwellings, or duplexes
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 3
(part), 1/17/1992; Ord., 2666 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9
(part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part), 6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
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17.15.030 - Accessory uses.
A. Exempted home occupations
B. Garages and carports.
C. Greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, and similar accessory structures.
D. Swimming pools and cabanas.
E. Private television satellite reception dishes.
F. Community recreation rooms and laundry rooms.
G. Playground equipment.
H. Manager's office.
I. Other accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be
compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 7, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.15.040 - Conditional uses.
A. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
B. Assisted living facilities.
C. Community centers Child day-care centers and pre-schools.
D. Churches per Table A.
E. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
F. Group homes and hospices.
G. Home occupations
H. Human service facilities.
I. Libraries.
H.J Nursing and convalescent homes.
I.K Public and private schools per Table A.
J.L Public parks and recreation facilities.
K.M Residential care facilities.
L. Social service agencies providing 24-hour residential care.
M.N Transitional housing
Utility buildings and structures.
N.O Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3548 § 8, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 7, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part),
12/15/2000; Ord. 2956 § 3, 4/25/1997; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995;
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Ord. 2796 § 6, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2666 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 §
6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2535 § 1, 5/24/1989; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part),
6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.15.050 – Area, and dimensional and density requirements.
A. The following area, dimensional and density requirements apply for all RHD zones:
Table 17.15.050-1
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area None
Minimum lot
width/frontage6 30 feet
Density, minimum 10 units/acre
Density, maximum 40 units/acre
Maximum building height 35 feet
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Maximum site coverage 75%
Minimum front setback7 15 feet
Garage entrance setback 20 feet
Minimum rear setback 15 feet
Minimum rear setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units 5 feet
Minimum side setback8 5 feet
Minimum side setback
(corner) 5 feet
A. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.
B. Density shall not exceed two dwelling units for the first 7,000 square feet of lot area plus one dwelling
unit for each additional 1,000 square feet of lot area (maximum 38.56 units/acre).
C. Minimum setback:
6 Townhouses can be the width of the interior units.
7 Porches and covered entries may project up to six feet into the front setback.
8 Townhouses are exempt from side setback standards internal to a development. However, townhouse
shall meet applicable side setback standards for adjacent lots outside of the development.
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Front: 25 feet from front lot line.
Sides: No structure shall be permitted closer than seven feet to any side lot line on the front
two-thirds of the lot. Detached accessory buildings or accessory residential units only, on the
rear one-third of the lot may be permitted to within three feet of the side line. On corner lots,
the side yard abutting a street shall have a setback of 13 feet unless more is required by
Ordinance No. 1635.
Rear: No residential structure shall be permitted within 25 feet of the rear property line.
Detached accessory buildings or accessory residential units are permitted not closer than ten
feet to the rear property line or alley.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 45 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 75 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
FB. Exceptions to maximum lot and site coverage:
1. An additional ten percent coverage that enables development to achieve the allowed maximum
density of the RHD zone per 17.15.050.BA.; or
2. An additional ten percent coverage for development that is reserved as affordable housing. All
applicants seeking bonus impervious surface for inclusion of affordable housing shall provide a
mechanism to ensure that affordable housing remains affordable for the life of the project. Such
mechanism shall be approved by the City Attorney in conjunction with the Department of
Community and Economic Development, and shall be recorded on the land title; in addition:
3. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and
other surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to
infiltrate on site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater
Management Manual for Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot
and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*The word "addition" in Ordinance 3343 corrected by codifier to "edition."
G. Maximum building height - 35 feet.
(Ord. 3548 § 8, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3343 § 6, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part),
2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2666 § 3 (part),
1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part),
6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.15.060 - Off-street parking.
Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord.
2666 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2538
§ 1, 6/28/1989; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part), 6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.15.070 - Signs permitted.
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A. Permitted uses: Signs not larger than ten square feet, lighted, but not flashing or intermittent. One
per building.
B. Conditional uses: Size and type as determined by Hearing Examiner.
(Ord. 3548 § 8, 1/5/2016; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2666 §
3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2538 § 1,
6/28/1989; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part), 6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.15.080 - Design and landscaping.
A. All outdoor storage areas, except for City mechanized refuse collection system containers, shall be
screened from view from public rights-of-way and abutting property by a vision-obscuring fence six
feet in height.
B. All lighting on the site shall be so directed as to reflect away from adjoining residential properties
and public rights-of-way.
C. Unused space that is over 24 square feet and results from the design of parking space arrangements
or accessory structures shall be landscaped.
D. All required parking areas shall include landscaping of at least one tree for each group of six or fewer
parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping.
[Illustration - 11 parking spaces requires two trees; 12 spaces requires two trees; 13 spaces requires
three trees.] The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time
of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum
height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible
planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of
Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints
deem necessary.
E. Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight
consecutive parking spaces. Underground parking and parking included in a parking structure are
excluded from this requirement.
F. All parking lots shall be screened by a three-foot to six-foot vision-obscuring fence or vegetation on
all sides adjacent to residentially zoned property.
G At least 30 percent of the site shall be landscaped with a mixture of ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2666 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992)
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CHAPTER 17.20 - CO - COMMERCIAL, OFFICE
17.20.010 - Purpose.
This is a commercial zone intended for those business, office, administrative or professional uses that do
not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather provide a service to clients, the provision of which does not
create high traffic volumes, involve extended hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be
detrimental to adjacent residential areas. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts
detrimental to single-family residential uses are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use
pattern for small lot, transitional uses between residential neighborhoods and commercial zones with
direct access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 11, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2109 § 2, 12/7/1980)
17.20.040 - Permitted uses.
A. Services: General commercial uses:
1. Financial services offices, such as banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate service
offices.
2. Personal service facilities, such as barber and beauty shops.
3. Business and professional offices.
4. Child day cares centers and pre-schools.
5. Medical/dental clinics and offices and laboratories.
6. Small animal veterinary offices.
7. Hospitals
8. Chemical dependency treatment and detoxification centers.
B. Residential:
1. Detached single-family residences that meet the area and dimensional requirements of the RS-
7 Zone. All residential uses permitted in the RMD zone.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2926 § 3 (part), 8/26/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1,
1/19/1993; Ord. 2715 § 4 (part), 10/16/1992; Ord. 2652 § 7, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2109 § 3, 12/7/1980)
17.20.080 – Accessory uses.
1. All accessory uses permitted in the RMD zone.
2. Other aAccessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to
be compatible with the intent of this chapter are permitted.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 8, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2109 § 4, 12/7/1980)
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17.20.160 - Conditional uses.
A. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
B. Assisted living facilities and residential care facilities.
C. Business colleges, trade schools, and personal instruction such as music, art, and dance schools.
D. Extended stay lodging
E. Medical supply stores.
E. Chemical dependency treatment and detoxification centers.
F Community centers Churches.
G. Group homes and hospices.
H. Libraries.
I. Hotels, motels and hostels.
J. Human service facilities
J.K Nursing and convalescent homes.
K.L Off-street parking structures and lots not associated with a permitted use on the same site.
L.M Public parks and recreation facilities.
M. Residential uses, other than detached single-family residences, that are permitted in the RHD Zone
and comply with the RHD area and dimensional requirements, except for mixed use structures where
there is commercial use at ground level and residential use above, in which case the required
commercial setbacks of the underlying zone shall be observed.
N.N Transitional housing
O. Utility buildings and structures.
O.P Funeral homes and mortuaries.
P.Q Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 3007 §
5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2702 § 1,
8/14/1992; Ord. 2652 § 8, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2635 § 5, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2278 § 1, 12/26/1983; Ord. 2109 §
5, 12/7/1980)
17.20.200 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply for all C-O zones:
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Table 17.20.200-1
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 3,000 sf
Minimum lot
width/frontage 40 feet9
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Maximum site coverage 75%
Minimum front setback10 15 feet
Garage entrance setback 20 feet
Minimum rear setback 15 feet
Minimum rear setback,
accessory structures
(including garages) and
detached accessory
residential units 5 feet
Minimum side setback11 5 feet
Minimum side setback
(corner) 5 feet
A. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
C. Minimum setbacks for non-residential use:
Front: 25 feet from property line.
Rear: 25 feet from property line. Detached accessory buildings shall not be permitted closer
than ten feet to the rear property line.
Side: Seven feet from the property line. Detached accessory buildings only on the rear one-third
of the lot may be permitted to within three feet of the side line. On corner lots the side yard
abutting the street shall have a building line setback of 13 feet.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 45 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 75 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
F.B In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and other
surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to infiltrate on-
9 Townhouses can be the width of the interior units. If no interior units, can be 30 feet.
10 Porches and covered entries may project up to six feet into the front setback.
11 Townhouses are exempt from side setback standards internal to a development. However, townhouses shall
meet applicable side setback standards for adjacent lots outside of the development.
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site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater Management
Manual for Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage
calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*The word "addition" in Ordinance 3343 corrected by codifier to "edition."
G. Maximum building height: 30 feet.
(Ord. 3343 § 7, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2715 § 4 (part), 10/16/1992; Ord. 2109 § 6,
12/7/1980)
17.20.210 - Off-street parking.
(See Chapter 14.40 PAMC.)
(Ord. 2109 § 7, 12/7/1980)
17.20.230 - Design and landscaping.
A. All outdoor storage areas, except for City mechanized refuse collection system containers, shall be
screened from public rights-of-way and abutting property by a vision-obscuring fence six feet in
height.
B. All lighting on the site shall be so directed as to reflect away from adjoining property and public rights-
of-way.
C. A six-foot sidewalk accompanied by a minimum four-foot landscape strip shall be required within the
right-of-way adjacent to the front property line as well as adjoining arterial corridors.
D. The side yard abutting a residentially zoned lot shall be landscaped in a manner that is
complementary or similar to residential landscaping. In other words, such landscaping shall be
complementary or similar to shrubs of three-foot to six-foot mature height interspersed with
evergreen and/or deciduous and/or ornamental trees. Five feet of the rear yard setback area
abutting a residentially zoned lot shall be landscaped in a similar manner.
E. The unused space resulting from the design of parking space arrangements or accessory structures
which is over 24 square feet shall be landscaped.
F. All landscaping shall comply with the vision clearance requirements of section 17.94.090 PAMC.
G. All nonresidential structures shall be designed to be compatible with the residential environment.
H. All required parking areas shall include landscaping of at least one tree for each group of six or fewer
parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping.
[Illustration - 11 parking spaces requires two trees; 12 spaces requires two trees; 13 spaces requires
three trees.] The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time
of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum
height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible
planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of
Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints
deem necessary.
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I. Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight
consecutive parking spaces. Underground parking and parking included in a parking structure are
excluded from this requirement.
J. All parking lots shall be screened by three-foot to six-foot vision obscuring fence or vegetation on the
sides adjacent to residentially zoned property.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2666 § 4,
1/17/1992; Ord. 2109 § 9, 12/7/1980)
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CHAPTER 17.21 - CN - COMMERCIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD
17.21.010 - Purpose.
This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for businesses that are of the type
providing goods and services for the day-to-day needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Businesses in this zone shall occur on sites no larger than one acre and shall be located and designed to
encourage both pedestrian and vehicle access and to be compatible with adjacent residential
neighborhoods. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to multi-family
residential uses are allowed; gasoline service islands are conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides
for variety in the urban land use pattern for small commercial districts serving individual residential
neighborhoods with direct access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential
development. Mixed use buildings are encouraged in this zone.
(Ord. 3548 § 12, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3123 § 12, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 3, 2/11/1994)
17.21.040 - Permitted uses.
*consider breaking up into categories of uses
A. Apartments12
B. Apartment buildings
C. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
D. Artisan manufacturing13
E. Assisted living and residential care facilities.
F. Business colleges; music, art, and dance schools.
G. Banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services offices.
H Business and professional offices.
I. Child day-cares centers and pre-schools.
J. Community centers
K. Drug stores, pharmacies.
L. Extended stay lodging
M. Food and beverage establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias.
N. Food item retail sales, such as bakery shops, delicatessens and grocery stores.
O. Group homes.
12 When located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, or located on the ground floor
within a detached accessory structure that is on a lot with principal nonresidential uses in operation.
13 For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the building's entrance
on a street is required.
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P Libraries.
Q Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
R. Medical supply stores.
S. Nursing and convalescent homes.
T. Personal service facilities, such as barber and beauty shops.
U. Public parks and recreation facilities.
Reconstruction, remodeling, or improvements to residential structures existing or established prior
to January 1, 2007. *to be addressed in Section 17.95.030 “nonconforming building or structure”
V. Repair services, such as appliance repair, shoe repair and TV and stereo repair services.
Residential uses, as permitted in PAMC 17.15.020, the Residential High Density RHD Zone, on the
first floor or above with a primary commercial use located fronting that portion of the site facing an
arterial street.
W. Self-service laundries.
Y. Specialty shops such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle, book,
computer, toy, and retail pet stores.
Z. Small animal veterinary offices.
(Ord. 3548 § 12, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 5, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 8, 1/30/2004;
Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2797 § 3, 2/11/1994)
17.21.050 - Accessory uses.
Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible
with the intent of this chapter are permitted.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 9, 6/28/1996)
17.21.160 - Conditional uses.
A. Churches.
A. Fire stations.
B. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
C. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
D. Gasoline service islands, accessory to convenience or grocery store.
E. Human service facilities
F. Hotels, motels and hostels.
G. Off-street parking structures and lots.
H. Self-service car washes.
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I. Transitional housing
J. Clubs and lodges.
K. Utility buildings and structures.
L. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 9, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part),
12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 3, 2/11/1994)
17.21.200 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area: 57,000 square feet. Residential uses on the first floor shall comply with RHD
(PAMC 17.15.020) rear setback requirements.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
C. Minimum setback: No structure shall be built within 15 feet of an alley or any adjacent property that
has a residential zoning classification.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
E. Maximum site coverage: 80 percent, subject to paragraph F. below.
F. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios and other
surfaces is shown, by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, to infiltrate on-
site, according to the requirements of the most recent edition* of the Stormwater Management
Manual for Western Washington, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage
calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)
*The word "addition" in Ordinance 3343 corrected by codifier to "edition."
G. Maximum building height: 305 feet.
(Ord. 3548 § 12, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3343 § 8, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3332 § 3, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007;
Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord.
2797 § 3, 2/11/1994)
17.21.210 - Off-street parking.
(See Chapter 14.40 PAMC).
(Ord. 2797 § 3, 2/11/1994)
17.21.230 - Design and landscaping.
A. All outdoor storage areas, except City mechanized refuse collection system containers, shall be
screened from view from public rights-of-way and abutting property by a sight-obscuring fence six
feet in height.
B. All lighting on the site shall be so directed as to reflect away from adjoining non-commercial property
and public rights-of-way.
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C. A six-foot sidewalk accompanied by a minimum four-foot landscape strip shall be required within the
right-of-way adjacent to the front property line as well as adjoining arterial corridors.
D. The side yard abutting a residentially zoned lot shall be landscaped in a manner that is
complementary or similar to residential landscaping. In other words, such landscaping shall be
complementary or similar to shrubs of three-foot to six-foot mature height interspersed with
evergreen, deciduous and/or ornamental trees. Five feet of the rear yard setback area abutting a
residentially zoned lot shall be landscaped in a similar manner.
E. Unused space that is over 24 square feet and that results from the design of parking space
arrangements or accessory structures shall be landscaped.
F. All required parking areas shall include landscaping of at least one tree for each group of six or fewer
parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping.
[Illustration - 11 parking spaces requires two trees; 12 spaces requires two trees; 13 spaces requires
three trees.] The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time
of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum
height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible
planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of
Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints
deem necessary.
G. Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight
consecutive parking spaces. Underground parking and parking included in a parking structure are
excluded from this requirement.
H. All parking lots shall be screened by three-foot to six-foot vision-obscuring fence or vegetation on all
sides adjacent to residentially zoned property.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 3,
2/11/1994)
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CHAPTER 17.22 - CSD - COMMUNITY SHOPPING DISTRICT
17.22.010 - Purpose.
This is a commercial zone oriented primarily to those businesses serving the daily needs of the surrounding
residential zones but is slightly less restrictive than the CN Zone and as such provides a transition area
from the most restrictive commercial zones to those of lesser restrictions. Businesses in this zone may
occur on sites of varying sizes and shall be located at the intersections of arterial streets of sufficient size
to satisfy traffic demand and at the boundaries of neighborhoods so that more than one neighborhood
may be served. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment
are allowed. Service stations with petroleum products are permitted uses. This zone provides the basic
urban land use pattern for large lot, commercial uses serving much of the City with direct access on an
arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic.
(Ord. 3123 § 13, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 4, 2/11/1994)
17.22.040 - Permitted uses.
A. Apartments14
B. Apartment buildings
C. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
D. Artisan manufacturing15
E. Extended stay lodging
F. Financial services offices, such as banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services
offices.
G. Personal service facilities, such as barber and beauty shops.
H. Business colleges, trade schools, and personal instruction, such as music, art, and dance schools.
I. Business and professional offices.
J. Child day-cares centers and pre-schools.
K. Churches. Community centers
L. Drug stores, pharmacies.
M. Equipment rentals.
N. Food and beverage establishments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, drive-in restaurants, cocktail
lounges and taverns; provided, that drive-in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges, and
taverns that have direct customer access to an alley abutting residentially zoned property shall be
conditional uses.
14 When located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, or located on the ground floor
within a detached accessory structure that is on a lot with principal nonresidential uses in operation.
15 For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the building's entrance
on a street is required.
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O. Food item retail sales, such as bakery shops, delicatessens, grocery stores and supermarkets.
P. General merchandise sales.
Q. Hardware stores.
R. Household furnishings stores, such as appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores and
stereo stores.
S. Libraries.
T. Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
U. Medical supply stores.
V. Printing, blueprinting, photo developing and reproduction.
W. Public parks and recreation facilities.
Reconstruction, remodeling or improvements to residential structures existing or established prior
to January 1, 2007. *to be addressed in Section 17.95.030 “nonconforming building or structure”
X. Repair services, such as appliance repair, furnishings repair, shoe repair and TV and stereo repair
services.
Residential uses, as permitted in PAMC 17.15.020, the Residential High Density RHD Zone, on the
first floor or above with a primary commercial use located fronting that portion of the site facing an
arterial street.
Y. Self-service laundries. laundromats
Z. Service stations.
AA. Sign shops.
BB. Specialty shops such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle, book,
computer, toy, and retail pet stores.
CC. Small animal veterinary offices.
(Ord. 3548 § 13, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 6, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 10, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 4, 2/11/1994)
17.22.050 - Accessory uses.
Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible
with the intent of this chapter are permitted.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 10, 6/28/1996)
17.22.160 - Conditional uses.
A. Clubs and lodges.
B. Drive-in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges and taverns that have direct customer access
to an alley abutting residentially zoned property.
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C. Fire stations.
D. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
E. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
F. Hotels, motels and hostels.
G. Microbreweries.
G. Off-street parking structures and lots.
H. Self-service car washes.
I. Utility buildings and structures.
J. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 11, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3071, § 4
(part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 4, 2/11/1994)
17.22.200 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area and lot width: 7,000 square feet. Residential uses on the first floor shall comply
with the RHD (PAMC 17.15.020) rear setback requirements. No minimum size. All newly created lots
shall have a minimum area adequate to provide for required setbacks and parking.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
C.B Minimum yard requirements: No structure shall be built within 15 feet of an alley that abuts any
property that has a residential zoning classification. No loading structure or dock with access onto
the alley shall be built within 15 feet of an alley. Driveway access onto an alley shall maintain a vision
clearance triangle. The vision clearance triangle shall extend ten feet along the alley and 15 feet along
the edge of the driveway, measured from the point of intersection of each side of the driveway and
the alley right-of-way line.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent.
E. Maximum site coverage: 80 percent.
E.F. Maximum height: 35 feet.
(Ord. 3548 § 13, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3332 § 4, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 3111 § 4, 3/15/2002; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2977 § 1 (part),
12/26/1997; Ord. 2863 § 3, 4/14/1995; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 4, 2/11/1994)
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CHAPTER 17.23 - CA - COMMERCIAL, ARTERIAL
17.23.010 - Purpose.
This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for businesses serving the entire City and
needing an arterial location because of the nature of the business or intensity of traffic generated by the
business. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are
allowed. Service stations with petroleum products and dry cleaning shops with hazardous materials are
permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for automobile oriented, commercial
uses with direct access on a principal arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck
traffic.
(Ord. 3123 § 14, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984)
17.23.040 - Permitted uses.
A. Retail buildings: General commercial uses:
1. Artisan manufacturing16
2. Auto supply stores, service stations, self-service gas islands, car wash facilities and tire shops.
3. Building material stores, cabinet shops, glass stores, hardware stores, lumber yards, paint stores
and plumbing supply stores.
4. Conference centers
Commercial recreation establishments, such as bowling alleys, theaters (movie and others),
skating rinks, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls and arcades. *moved to services below
4. Drug stores, pharmacies.
5. Extended stay lodging
6. Farm equipment stores, garden supply stores, nurseries.
6. Food and beverage establishments, such as cafes, cafeterias, restaurants, take-out lunch stands,
drive-in restaurants, cocktail lounges and taverns; provided that drive-in restaurants,
restaurants with cocktail lounges, and taverns, that have direct customer access to an alley
abutting residentially zoned property, shall be conditional uses.
7. Food item retail sales, such as bakery shops, candy and ice cream stores, delicatessens, fruit and
vegetable stands, grocery stores, liquor stores, meat and fish markets and supermarkets.
8. General merchandise stores, such as clothing and shoe stores, department stores, second-hand
stores, antique stores, pawn shops, sporting goods stores and variety stores.
9. Household furnishings stores, such as appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores
and stereo stores.
10. Motels, hotels and hostels.
16 For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the building's entrance
on a street is required.
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11. Medical supply stores.
12. Dealerships of new and used automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, recreational vehicles,
tractors, boats, including related sales, leasing and servicing.
13. Specialty shops, such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle,
book, computer, toy, and retail pet stores.
14. Shopping centers, not exceeding 100,000 square feet in building floor area.
B. Services:
1. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
2. Business colleges, trade schools and personal instruction such as music, art, and dance schools.
3. Business and professional offices.
4. Chemical dependency treatment and detoxification centers.
5. Child day-cares centers and pre-schools.
6. Commercial recreation establishments and entertainment services, such as bowling alleys,
theaters (movie and others), skating rinks, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls and arcades.
7. Churches.
7. Equipment rental stores.
8. Financial services offices, such as banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services
offices.
9. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
10. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
11. LaundriesLaundromats, commercial and self-service, dry cleaning shops and tailor shops.
12. Libraries.
13. Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
14. Personal services facilities, such as barber shops and beauty shops, exercise and reducing
studios and travel agencies.
15. Printing, blueprinting, photo developing and reproduction shops.
16. Public parks and recreation facilities.
17. Repair services shops, such as appliance repair, furnishings repair shops, shoe repair and TV and
stereo repair services.
18. Sign shops.
19. Small animal veterinary offices.
20. Utility buildings and structures.
C. Institutional:
1. Clubs and lodges.
D. Residential:
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1. Apartments17
2. Apartment buildings
Reconstruction*, remodeling or improvements to residential structures existing or established prior
to January 1, 2007.
2. Residential uses, as permitted in PAMC 17.15.020, the Residential High Density RHD Zone, on
the first floor or above with a primary commercial use located fronting that portion of the site
facing an arterial street.
E. Transportation and communication:
1. Conference centers, auditoriums.
2. Ferry, seaplane, airplane, and helicopter facilities.
3. Mass transit terminals.
4. Parcel delivery service terminals.
5. Radio stations, TV stations and newspaper buildings.
6. Vehicular services buildings, such as ambulance service, automotive and truck rentals, and
vehicle maintenance and repair shops, not including auto body and paint shops and auto engine
repair shops.
F. Wholesale:
1. Mini-warehouses, transfer, moving and storage facilities.
2. Warehouse buildings and yards.
3. Wholesale stores.
(Ord. 3548 § 14, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 7, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 3155 § 12, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3071, § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part),
1/15/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1997; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2652 § 12, 9/27/1991; Ord.
2636 § 6 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2591 § 1, 5/25/1990; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984.)
17.23.080 - Accessory uses.
Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible
with the intent of this chapter are permitted.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 11, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part),
4/4/1984)
17.23.160 - Conditional uses.
A. Auto body and paint shops and auto engine repair shops.
17 When located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, or located on the ground floor
within a detached accessory structure that is on a lot with principal nonresidential uses in operation.
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B. Community centers
C. Drive-in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges and taverns, all of which have direct customer
access to an alley abutting residentially zoned property.
C. Fire stations.
D. Human service facilities
E. Licensed impound yards.
E. Massage parlors, saunas and steam baths, as primary use.
F. Microbreweries.
G. Off-premises outdoor advertising signs.
H. Off-street business parking structures and lots.
I. Recreational vehicles, vacation trailers, and campers courts and parks.
J. Salvage and recycling buildings.
K. Shopping centers, exceeding 100,000 square feet in building floor area.
L. Social service agency buildings providing 24-hour residential care.
M. Transitional housing
M. Kennels, provided:
1. Buildings and structures are soundproof.
2. All run areas are surrounded by an eight-foot solid wall or fence.
3. Animal runs are to be constructed in such a manner that no animal can see another.
N. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 13, 1/30/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2837 § 1, 9/30/1994; Ord. 2796 § 10, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2752 § 2, 3/26/1993; Ord. 2652 §
13, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 6 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984)
17.23.200 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area and lot width: 7,000 square feet. Residential uses on the first floor shall comply
with the RHD (PAMC 17.15.020) rear setback requirements. No minimum size. All newly created lots
shall have a minimum area adequate to provide for required setbacks and parking.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
B. Setbacks:
Front: No setback requirement.
Rear: No structure shall be built within 15 feet of an alley that abuts any property that has a
residential zoning classification or an alley No structure shall be built within the rear 15 feet of
a lot that abuts an alley or a residential zone.
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Side: No structure shall be built within 15 feet of an alley or that abuts any property that has a
residential zoning classification or an alley. No side yard shall be required when abutting another
commercially zoned lot, except that for ground floor residential structures a seven-foot side yard
shall be required.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 60 percent.
E. Maximum site coverage: 80 percent.
F. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(Ord. 3548 § 14, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3332 § 5, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004; Ord. 2977 § 1 (part) 12/26/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2591 § 2,
5/25/1990; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984)
17.23.210 - Off-street parking.
(See Chapter 14.40 PAMC.)
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984)
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CHAPTER 17.24 - CBD - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
17.24.010 - Purpose.
This is a commercial zone intended to strengthen and preserve the area commonly known as the
downtown for major retail buildings, service, financial, and other commercial operations that serve the
entire community, the regional market, and tourists. It is further the purpose of this zone to establish
standards to improve pedestrian access and amenities and to increase public enjoyment of the shoreline.
Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed.
Gasoline service islands and marine fueling stations are conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides
the basic urban land use pattern for commercial, mixed use and, pedestrian oriented uses located in the
center of the City with direct access to mass transit services, design standards for compatible commercial
development, and support for public parking and business improvements.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 15, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1
(part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part), 7/4/1984)
17.24.040 - Shoreline Master Program.
Within 200 feet of ordinary high water, permitted or conditional uses must comply with the Shoreline
Master Program, as adopted and amended by the City.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part), 7/4/1984)
17.24.041 - Permitted uses.
A. Retail buildings: General commercial uses:
1. Artisan manufacturing18
2. Auto supply stores.
3. Extended stay lodging
4. Hardware stores, paint stores and plumbing supply stores.
6. Commercial recreation establishments, such as bowling alleys, theaters (movie and others),
skating rinks, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls and arcades. *moved to services below
5. Food and beverage establishments, such as cocktail lounges, cafés, cafeterias, restaurants,
sidewalk cafés (subject to the permit requirements of the Street Use Ordinance No. 2229 as
amended by 2350), take-out lunch stands and taverns.
6 Food item retail sales, such as bakery, candy and ice cream stores, delicatessens, fruit and
vegetable stands, grocery stores, liquor stores, and meat and fish markets.
7. General merchandise stores, such as clothing and shoe stores, department stores, drug stores,
second-hand stores, antique stores, pawn shops, shopping centers (100,000 square feet or less
in building floor area), sporting goods stores and variety stores.
18 For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the building's entrance
on a street is required.
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8. Household furnishings stores, such as appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores
and stereo stores.
9. Motels, hotels and hostels.
10. Specialty shops such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle, book,
computer, toy, and retail pet stores.
B. Services:
1. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
3. Business colleges, trade schools, and personal instruction such as music, art, and dance schools.
4. Business and professional offices.
5. Business services offices, such as accounting, tax, employment, management consulting, and
printing services.
6. Child day-cares centers and pre-schools.
7. Commercial recreation establishments and entertainment services, such as bowling alleys,
theaters (movie and others), skating rinks, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls and arcades.
8. Community centers Churches per table A.
9. Conference centers
10. Financial services offices, such as banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services
offices.
11. Self-service laundries and tailor shops.
12. Libraries.
13. Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
14. Medical supply stores.
15. Personal services facilities, such as barber and beauty shops, exercise and reducing studios and
travel agencies.
16. Public parks and recreation facilities.
17. Repair services shops, such as appliance repair, furnishing repair, shoe repair, and TV and stereo
repair services.
C. Institutional:
1. Clubs and lodges.
2. Research vessels.
D. Residential:
1. Apartments19
2. Apartment buildings
19 When located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, or located on the ground floor
within a detached accessory structure that is on a lot with principal nonresidential uses in operation.
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Residential uses, as permitted in PAMC 17.15.020, the Residential High Density RHD Zone, on the
first floor or above with a primary commercial use located fronting that portion of the site facing
a street.
E. Transportation and communication:
1. Conference centers, auditoriums.
2. Ferry, seaplane and helicopter facilities.
3. Mass transit terminals and multimodal centers.
4. Off-street business parking structures and lots.
5. Radio stations, TV stations and newspaper buildings.
6. Vehicular rental services facilities, including light trucks, automobiles, motorcycles, mopeds and
bicycles.
7. Vessel moorage, including marinas and docks for pleasure boats, Coast Guard vessels, and
submarines.
(Ord. 3548 § 15, 1/5/2016; Ord. No. 3441 § 8, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3390 § 8, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272,
2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2652 § 14, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2591; § 3, 5/25/1990; Ord. 2533
§ 1, 5/24/1989; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part), 7/4/1984)
17.24.080 - Accessory uses.
Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible
with the intent of this chapter are permitted.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 12, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part),
7/4/1984)
17.24.160 - Conditional uses.
A. Boat sales, marine items and related servicing facilities.
B. Fire stations.
C. Human service facilities20
D. Glass stores.
D. Microbreweries.
E. Self-service gas islands and gasoline service islands, accessory to convenience or grocery stores.
F. Social service agency buildings providing 24-hour residential care.
G. Transitional housing
20 Must be located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, to be considered a
conditional use. Not permitted on a ground floor space.
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Utility buildings and structures.
H. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2837 § 2,
9/30/1994; Ord. 2796 § 11, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2752; § 3, 3/26/1993; Ord. 2652 § 15, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636
§ 7, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part), 7/4/1984)
17.24.200 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area and lot width: 3,500 square feet. Residential uses on the first floor shall comply
with RHD rear setback requirements. No minimum size. All newly create lots shall have a minimum
area adequate to provide for required setbacks and parking.
B. Minimum lot width: 25 feet. Setbacks/building envelope distances:
Side: None, except no structure shall be built within ten feet of any property that has a
residential zoning classification. No side yard required when abutting a commercial, green belt,
or industrial zoned lot; except that for ground floor residential structures a seven-foot side yard
shall be required.
Rear: None, except no loading structure or dock shall be built within 15 feet of any alley.
Front: At least 50 percent of the front property line shall be abutted by a building; provided,
however, that for the purposes of this section, a publicly accessible plaza, square, outdoor dining
area, or similar area shall be considered a building.
C. Maximum lot and site coverage: 100 percent maximum.
D. Maximum building height: 45 feet. Additional height may be approved through a conditional use
permit process that considers the impacts upon existing views and solar protection, shadow impacts,
and factors such as the height of the bluff south of First Street.
E. Minimum building height: All new structures in the CBD shall have a minimum of two functional floors
or stories above adjoining street level.
F.
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CHAPTER 17.25 - CR - COMMERCIAL, REGIONAL
17.25.010 - Purpose.
This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for businesses serving the entire region
and needing an arterial location because of the nature of the business, intensity of traffic generated, or a
demand for large land areas by the business. These types of commercial uses provide a multiplicity of
goods and services in a single location and therefore require large areas for the building and parking.
Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed.
Service stations with petroleum products and dry cleaning shops with hazardous materials are permitted
uses. Such uses do not follow the basic land use pattern of the traditional townsite and are not typically
pedestrian oriented. This zone offers vehicular access from major transportation corridors.
(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.25.040 - Permitted uses.
A. Retail: General commercial uses:
1. Artisan manufacturing21
2. Auto supply stores, service stations, self-service gas islands, car wash facilities, and tire shops.
2. Building material stores, cabinet shops, glass stores, hardware stores, lumber yards, paint
stores, and plumbing supply stores.
3. Businesses selling medical supplies, goods, instruments, medicine and similar items.
4. Extended stay lodging
Commercial recreation establishments, such as bowling alleys, theaters (movie and others), skating
rinks, driving ranges, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls and arcades. *put in services below.
5. Farm equipment stores, garden supply stores, nurseries.
6. Food and beverage establishments, such as cocktail lounges, cafes, cafeterias, drive-in
restaurants, restaurants, take-out lunch stands, and taverns; provided that drive-in restaurants,
restaurants with cocktail lounges, and taverns, that have direct customer access to an alley
abutting residentially zoned property, shall be conditional uses.
7. Food item retail sales outlets, such as bakery shops, candy and ice cream stores, delicatessens,
fruit and vegetable stands, grocery stores, liquor stores, meat and fish markets, including frozen
or cold storage food lockers and supermarkets.
8. General merchandise stores, such as catalogue sales stores, clothing and shoe stores,
department stores, drug stores, second-hand stores, antique stores, pawn shops, sporting goods
stores and variety stores.
9. Household furnishings stores, such as appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores
and stereo stores.
21 For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the building's entrance
on a street is required.
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10. Motels, hotels and hostels.
11. Dealerships of new and used automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, recreational vehicles,
tractors, boats, including related sales, leasing, renting, and servicing.
12. Specialty shops, such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle,
book, computer, toy, and retail pet stores.
13. Shopping centers.
B. Services:
1. Art galleries, and museums. and aquariums.
3. Business colleges, trade schools, and personal instruction such as music, art, and dance schools.
4. Business parks and professional offices.
5. Business services offices, such as accounting, tax, employment, and management consulting
services.
6. Cemeteries.
7. Chemical dependency treatment and detoxification centers.
8. Child day-cares centers and pre-schools.
9. Commercial recreation establishments and entertainment services, such as bowling alleys,
theaters (movie and others), skating rinks, driving ranges, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls
and arcades.
10. Churches. Community centers
11. Conference centers
12. Equipment rental stores.
13. Financial services offices, such as banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services
offices.
14. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
15. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
16. Laundries, commercial and self-service, dry cleaning shops, and tailor shops.
17. Libraries.
18. Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
19. Personal services facilities, such as barber and beauty shops, exercise and reducing studios, and
travel agencies.
20. Printing, blueprinting, photo developing and reproduction, and sign shops.
21. Public parks and recreation facilities.
22. Repair services shops, such as appliance repair, shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair services.
23. Veterinary offices, clinics and kennels.
C. Institutional:
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1. Social clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations.
2. Schools (community centers)
D. Residential:
1. Apartments22
2. Apartment buildings
1. Reconstruction, remodeling, or improvements to residential structures existing or established
prior to January 1, 2007. *covered in Section 17.95.030 “nonconforming building and structure”
2. Residential uses, as permitted in PAMC 17.15.020, the Residential High Density Zone, on the first
floor or above with a primary commercial use located fronting that portion of the site facing an
arterial street.
E. Transportation and communication:
1. Conference centers and auditoriums.
2. Airplane and helicopter facilities.
3. Mass transit terminals.
4. Parcel delivery service terminals.
5. Radio stations, TV stations and newspaper buildings.
6. Vehicular services buildings, such as ambulance service, automotive and truck rentals, and
vehicle maintenance and repair shops, not including auto body and paint shops.
F. Wholesale:
1. Storage services buildings, such as frozen food and cold storage lockers, mini-warehouses,
transfer, moving and storage facilities.
2. Warehouse buildings and yards.
3. Wholesale stores.
G. Mixed commercial/residential development.
(Ord. 3548 § 16, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 9, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004)
17.25.080 - Accessory uses.
Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible
with the intent of this chapter are permitted.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.25.160 - Conditional uses.
22 When located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, or located on the ground floor
within a detached accessory structure that is on a lot with principal nonresidential uses in operation.
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A. Auto body and paint shops.
B. Drive-in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges and taverns that have direct customer access
to an alley abutting residentially zoned property.
C. Fire stations.
D. Human service facilities
E. Licensed impound yards.
F. Massage parlors, saunas and steam baths, as primary use.
F. Microbreweries.
G. Off-premises outdoor advertising signs.
H. Off-street business parking structures and lots.
I. Recreational vehicles, vacation trailers, and campers courts and parks.
J. Salvage and recycling buildings.
K. Social service agency buildings providing 24-hour residential care.
L. Transitional housing
M. Utility buildings and structures.
N. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.25.200 - Area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet. Residential uses on the first floor shall comply with the RHD
(PAMC 17.15.020) rear setback requirements.
B. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
C. Setbacks:
Front: No setback requirement.
Rear: No structure shall be built within the rear 15 feet of a lot that abuts an alley or a residential
district.
Side: No structure shall be built within 15 feet of any property that has a residential zoning
classification or an alley. No side yard shall be required when abutting another commercially
zoned lot, except that for residential and mixed commercial/residential structures a seven-foot
side yard shall be required.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 60 percent.
E. Maximum lot coverage: 80 percent.
E.F Maximum building height: 35 feet.
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(Ord. 3548 § 16, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3332 § 7, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part),
12/17/2004)
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CHAPTER 17.45 - IOZ - INFILL OVERLAY ZONE
17.45.010 - Purpose.
This overlay zone The Infill Overlay Zone (IOZ) is designed to provide alternative zoning regulations that permit and encourage design flexibility through the implementation of smart growth practices to promote
infill, maximum density, attainable housing, and functional innovation in developments that are both transit and pedestrian oriented and which blend into the character of the existing neighborhoods. It is intended
that an Infill Overlay Zone (IOZ) will result in a residential environment of higher quality than traditional lot-by-lot development by use of a design process that includes within the site design all the components of an
urban residential environment, such as walkability, access to transit, and a variety of building types, in a manner consonant with the public health, safety and welfare and results in a specifically approved site design.
IOZ's are aimed to implement smart growth practices on infill or redevelopment sites that are surrounded
by existing development and infrastructure. It is also intended that an IOZ may combine a number of land use decisions such as conditional use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project review
process to encourage timely public hearings and decisions and to provide for attainable higher densities than is required or may be permitted between single-family and multi-family zones. The consolidation of
permit reviews does not exempt applicant(s) from meeting the regulations and submitting the fees and
applications normally required for the underlying permit processes.
Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this overlay zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. Incorporation of conditionally permitted commercial
neighborhood uses and mixed use developments can be achieved through the IOZ review. This overlay zone provides for the creation of infill developments and smaller self-contained residential neighborhoods
that complement the existing neighborhood without following a standard system of public streets and lot design and with opportunities for residential and commercial neighborhood developments not usually permitted in residential zones.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.011 - Definitions.
A. Attainable housing: Residential housing available for sale or rent that requires a monthly housing cost, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than 30 percent of the net income of an eligible
household. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an eligible household is one with a total net household income no greater than 120 percent of the Clallam County median income as reported by
the Washington State Office of Financial Management.
B. Infill Overlay Zone (IOZ): A site-specific development that has been approved by the City under the
provisions of Chapter 17.45 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
C. Neighborhood density: The number of dwelling units per gross acre allowed by underlying zone or
zones.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.020 - Applicability.
IOZs may be established considered when the subject property is: , subject to final approval of a proposal
for a specific parcel or parcels of land
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a. Located in the RHD, RMD and RS-7 residential districts. An IOZ shall
b. Ccontain a minimum lot area of 201,000 square feet but shall be limited to less than 3.44 acres in
size with densities permitted per the underlying zone or zones per 17.45.060. The site shall be
c. If composed of more than one lot or parcel, they should be contiguous. lots or parcels. Minimum
lot area may not be achieved by including areas included in property that has been
d. Not part of a subdivision receiving final plat approval finaled within the preceding five years.
Conditionally approved commercial neighborhood uses shall be limited to IOZ developments greater than one acre in size. All IOZs shall consist of a development that is primarily residential in
nature.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.030 - Permitted uses Allowed uses.
All principal, accessory and conditional uses permitted in the underlying zone(s) are allowed in IOZs.
Residential building types in an IOZ may vary from those permitted in the underlying zone or zones.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.031 - Conditional uses.
Conditional uses may be allowed similarly to those conditionally permitted in the underlying zone(s) or may include commercial neighborhood and commercial recreational uses that primarily serve neighborhood
residents.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.040 - Permitted modifications of land use regulations.
The approval of an IOZ may include modifications to the requirements and standards of the underlying land
use regulations of the zone in which the project is located subject to the limitations of this chapter. No approval shall include a modification, variance, or waiver of the exterior setback areas required by the
underlying zone along the exterior property lines of the IOZ, or of the environmental requirements of the Shoreline Master Program as included in Title 15 of the PAMC and of any building permit, clearing and
grading permit and stormwater permit requirements., except[AB1] as provided in Chapter 173-14 WAC.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.050 – Design and Development Standards[AB2].
The following standards shall apply to all IOZs:
A. All street and utility improvements shall be constructed to standards specified by the City of Port
Angeles. Street widths may vary from widths required in the subdivision regulations. , and Iinterior streets may be either public or private. Streets intended to be dedicated to the City must meet
minimum street design standards set forth in the City of Port Angeles Urban Standards And Guidelines Manual, with exception to minimum street widths. Street widths may vary from widths
required if they achieve the goals of the IOZ. All requests for variations to street widths must obtain support by the City Engineer. In suitable locations, common parking areas may suffice
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without the provision of interior streets. On-site Off-street parking requirements should be consistent with Title 14 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code[AB3].
B. All IOZs shall devote at least 30 20 percent of residential units to attainable housing.
C. All IOZs shall provide for a mechanism to ensure that attainable housing remains attainable in
perpetuity. Such mechanism shall be approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development and be stipulated on the final plat.
D. Common parking and landscaped areas shall be maintained as an integral part of the site and may not be segregated as a separate parcel or parcels unless such parcels are to be owned by
a homeowner's association.
E. All IOZs shall provide for continuous and perpetual maintenance of common open space,
common recreation facilities, private roads, utilities, parking areas, and other similar development within the boundaries of the IOZ in form and manner acceptable to the City.
F. All IOZs shall ensure that proposed structures blend into the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. Multi-family uses in a predominately single-family neighborhood
should simulate a single-family residence in appearance.
G. Platting shall be required for all projects that involve or contemplate the subdivision of land. Lots
in a platted IOZ may be sold to separate owners. No further subdivision of land within the IOZ will be permitted unless a formal amendment to the IOZ is approved.
H. Conditional use permits shall be required for all projects that involve or contemplate conditional uses that may be allowed in the underlying zone(s). In addition to the conditional uses allowed in
the underlying zone(s), commercial neighborhood uses (as permitted per section 17.21.040 PAMC) may be considered for conditional use permit(s) during the IOZ approval process. No
further conditional use permits except home occupations will be permitted within the IOZ unless a formal amendment to the IOZ is approved.
I. For any underlying land use regulatory process that is consolidated through the IOZ overlay process, the criteria and development standards of that underlying land use process shall be met.
Any subsequent land use decision made pursuant to an underlying land use regulatory process shall also require a formal amendment to the IOZ.
J. To encourage design flexibility, maximum density, and innovations that result in a higher quality residential environment than traditional subdivisions, site planning and architectural review that
address specific criteria are required of all development in the IOZ. Where applicable, the design of IOZs shall accomplish the following to the greatest extent possible:
1. Maximize the urban density of the underlying zone;
2. Provide affordable housing and attainable housing that complements the surrounding
residential environment;
3. Provide a walkable, active, and transit oriented environment including, but not limited to,
bicycle or pedestrian paths, proximity to public transit, children's play areas, and common open space areas;
4. Preserve scenic view corridors, both internal and external to the site; and
5. Ensure Tthe design of all open space areas and building structures shall be compatible with
and complementary to the environment in which they are placed.
K. All IOZs shall comply with the goals and policies of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 3390 § 10, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.060 - Density.
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Every IOZ shall be allowed the density of the underlying zone or zones in which the site is located and a bonus of two additional units per acre on the portions of the site exclusive of environmentally sensitive
areas. Where possible maximum density of the underlying zone shall be attained. All IOZs shall exceed the minimum density per Table 17.45.060A. Density credits for environmentally sensitive areas protected by
Title 15 PAMC shall be allowed in addition to the base density calculated for the buildable area of the site per subsection 15.20.070.F and subsection 15.24.070.F.
Table 17.45.060 A - Minimum and Maximum allowable densities
(inclusive of 2 unit bonus[AB4])
Zone Minimum Density
(Units Per Acre)
Maximum Density
(Units Per Acre)
RS-7 4.84 8.22
RMD 8.22 14.44
RHD 14.44 40.56
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.070 - Procedure for approval.
The procedure for approval of an IOZ shall be composed of four steps:
A. Conceptual plan and pre-application submittal and neighborhood meeting. This step occurs before an IOZ application is accepted as complete by the City;
B. Public hearing on the preliminary development plan and, if applicable, the preliminary plat and other permit actions;
C. Approval by the Hearing Examiner of the preliminary development plan and other actions as applicable after the close of the public hearing; and
D. Action on the final development plan and plat by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Department. Final approval may only be granted after all conditions of
approval have been met or bonded for by the applicant. No lots may be offered for sale prior to preliminary plat approval by the Hearing Examiner.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.080 - Pre-application review.
Prior to applying for an IOZ, a developer shall submit a conceptual plan to the Department of Community
and Economic Development (DCED). The conceptual plan will be reviewed for its general compliance with the intent, standards and provisions of this chapter and other City ordinances by the appropriate
departments of the City, and written comments in regard to the plan will be furnished to the developer. The conceptual plan shall contain in sketch form all of the information required in subsections 17.45.090.E. and
G.
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After the conceptual plan review and prior to accepting an IOZ application, the City shall require a neighborhood meeting. The neighborhood meeting shall be organized and sponsored by the project
proponent. Neighbors within 300 feet of the proposed location shall be included in notification of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting will be to solicit information regarding design alternatives to minimize
any adverse impacts from the IOZ and to alleviate community concerns.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.090 - Application procedure.
The application for an IOZ shall contain the following:
A. The name, location and legal description of the proposed development, together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the recorded owners of the land and of the applicant and,
if applicable, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any land surveyor, architect, planner, designer, or engineer responsible for the preparation of the plan, and of any authorized
representative of the applicant.
B. A narrative explaining the proposed use or uses of the land and building, including the proposed
number of dwelling units by type, such as single-family detached, row housing, and apartments; documentation of smart growth practices, infill, utilization of existing infrastructure, walkability,
and orientation to transit; inclusion of attainable housing and mechanisms for perpetuity; information on any special features, conditions of which cannot be adequately shown on
drawings; and an explanation of covenants, continuous maintenance provisions, and/or homeowners association for the project.
C. A survey of the property showing existing features, including contours at five-foot intervals, buildings, structures, streets, utility easements, rights-of-way, environmentally sensitive areas,
and existing land uses.
D. Preliminary site plans showing existing and proposed contours at five-foot intervals, location and
dimensions of buildings, open space, recreation areas, parking areas, circulation, landscape areas, subdivision platting and general arrangement.
E. Detailed site statistics including, but not limited to:
1. Total site area in both acres and square feet;
2. Site building coverage expressed in square feet and percentage of:
a. Total footprint area of buildings for:
i. Residential structures;
ii. Nonresidential structures;
b. Roadway and sidewalk paved surfaces;
c. Parking lot areas;
d. Any areas paved with permeable paving systems;
3. Total area in lots;
4. Landscape plan showing:
a. Common open space area (must be five percent of site);
b. Detailed specifications of trees and landscaping on site;
5. Number and location of off-street parking;
6. Number of residential units proposed and approximate square footage;
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7. Total number of lots being created;
8. Density of site expressed as residential units per acre.
F. A preliminary plat, if applicable, pursuant to Chapter 58.17 RCW and Chapters 16.04 and 16.08 PAMC.
G. If a developer elects to obtain additional density credits, the site plan application shall contain specific information relating to the additional density credit criteria of sections 15.20.070 and
15.24.070.
H. Preliminary elevation and perspective drawings of project structures.
I. A preliminary utilities plan, including fire hydrant locations.
J. A preliminary storm drainage plan with calculation of impervious areas.
K. An off-street parking plan and circulation plan showing all means of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress to and from the site; and size and location of driveways, streets, sidewalks,
trails and parking spaces. Any new traffic control devices required for the safety of the project must be shown.
L. Mailing labels of property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project pursuant to section 17.96.140 PAMC.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 10, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.100 - Routing and staff recommendations.
Upon receipt of an application satisfying the requirements of section 17.45.090, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) shall route the same to all appropriate City departments.
Each department shall return recommendations and comments regarding the application to DCED. The Planning Division shall prepare a report to the Hearing Examiner summarizing the factors involved, the
recommendations of other departments and the DCED including findings of fact and conclusions. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the applicant and copies shall be made available, at cost, for use by any
interested party.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.110 - Hearing Examiner public hearing—Scheduling and notice.
Upon receipt of an application satisfying the requirements of Ssection 17.45.090, the DCED shall schedule a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. Public notice shall be given as provided in section 17.96.140.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.120 - Hearing Examiner decision—Preliminary development plans.
Prior to making a decision on an application for a preliminary IOZ, the Hearing Examiner shall hold a public hearing. The Hearing Examiner's decision for approval, denial, or approval with modifications or conditions
shall be in written form based upon compliance with section 17.19.050 and the following criteria:
A. The proposed development will comply with the policies of the comprehensive plan and further
attainment of the objectives and goals of the comprehensive plan.
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B. The proposed development will, through the improved utilization of housing densities landscaping, and integrated circulation systems, create a residential environment of higher quality
than that normally achieved by traditional development of a subdivision.
C. The proposed development achieves smart growth goals and principles through infill,
redevelopment, and establishment of a pedestrian and transit-friendly environment.
D. The proposed development will be compatible with adjacent, existing and future developments.
E. All necessary municipal utilities, services and facilities, existing and proposed, are adequate to serve the proposed development.
F. Internal streets serving the proposed development are adequate to serve anticipated traffic levels and the street system of the proposed development is functionally connected by an improved
collector street to at least one improved arterial street.
G. If the development is planned to occur in phases, each phase shall meet the requirements of a
complete development.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.130 - Reserved.
Editor's note— Ord. 3548 § 22, adopted Jan. 5, 2016, deleted § 17.45.130 entitled "City Council
action—Preliminary development plans", which derived from Ord. 3294, adopted Aug. 31, 2007.
17.45.140 - Final approval of Infill Overlay Zone (IOZ).
Application for final approval of the IOZ shall be submitted to the DCED Community and Economic
Development within[AB5] two years of preliminary development plan approval; provided, that for phased IOZ's each phase shall have an additional one-year period for final approval; and provided further, that an
applicant may apply to the DCED Community and Economic Development Department, and the department may approve, one or more one-year extensions as the Director may deem appropriate. Extension approvals
shall be made in writing. The site must be under one ownership prior to final approval by the DCED Community and Economic Development Department, and the application for final approval must be made
by the owners of the entire site. The application shall include the following:
A. A title report showing record ownership of the parcel or parcels upon which the IOZ is to be
developed.
B. Adequate assurance for the retention and continued maintenance of common open space, and
on-site facilities. If development is to be done in phases, each phase must be identified and meet the requirements of this section.
C. Adequate assurance for the retention and continued maintenance of environmentally sensitive areas and their buffers. If development is to be done in phases, each phase must meet the
requirement of this section.
D. Final development plans that shall be in compliance with the approved preliminary development
plans.
E. The final plat, if applicable, pursuant to Chapter 58.17 RCW and Chapters 16.04 and 16.08
PAMC.
F. Development and phasing schedule.
G. Bond or other form of security acceptable to the City in a sufficient amount to complete the project or submitted phase, as determined by the City.
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H. Covenants, conditions and restrictions and/or homeowners' association agreement.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 7, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.160 - Final action.
The DCED Community and Economic Development Department shall review the application for final
approval and shall approve, deny, or approve with modifications the final development plan and, if applicable, the final plat. Approval of the final development plan shall be by ordinance and a copy of the
final IOZ shall be filed with and made a part of said ordinance. The zoning map shall be amended to indicate the extent of the approved IOZ, and all future development of the site shall be in conformance with the
approved IOZ.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.170 - Building permits.
The Building Division shall issue building permits for buildings and structures that conform with the approved final development plans for the IOZ and with all other applicable City and state ordinances and
regulations. The Building Division shall issue a certificate of occupancy for completed nonresidential buildings or structures that conform to requirements of the approved final development plans and all other
applicable City and state ordinances and regulations for such occupancies. The construction and development of all common usable open spaces, including recreational facilities, and other public
improvements of each project phase must be completed before any certificates of occupancy will be issued except when bonds or other acceptable forms of security are deposited assuring the completion of such
facilities within six months of approval of final IOZ.
(Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
17.45.180 - Modifications after final approval.
The final approval shall be binding upon the development. Design variations from the plan must be
submitted to the DCED Community and Economic Development Department for approval and amendment of the ordinance, except for minor changes, as follows: The DCED is authorized to allow minor adjustments
in the development schedule, location, placement, height, or dimension of buildings and structures, not to exceed an alteration of ten percent in height or ten feet in any other direction, when such minor changes
and alterations are required by engineering and other circumstances not foreseen or reasonably foreseeable at the time of approval of the final development plans; except that such adjustments shall not
increase the total amount of floor space authorized in the approved final IOZ, or the number of dwelling units or density, or decrease the amount of parking or loading facilities, or permit buildings to locate closer
to the closest boundary line, or decrease the amount of open space, or decrease the recreation facilities, or change any points of ingress or egress to the site, or extend the development schedule for not more than
12 months.
(Ord. 3548 § 22, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)
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CHAPTER 17.94 - GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
17.94.030 - Use of lots or parcels containing more than minimum required lot area.
When a single lot contains substantially two or more times the minimum lot area required for the zone in
which it is located, and the owner desires to use each unit of area equivalent to the minimum lot area as a
separate building site, provided not more than four such units result, and no dedication of streets, alleys, or
other public ways, public easements or public utility easements are involved, such area units may be so
utilized by subdividing the land into individual recorded lots by complying with 58.17 RCW and Chapter
16.04 resorting to the split lot procedures as prescribed in the subdivision code. When such units are thus
defined, then all of the provisions of these regulations governing the use of a lot in the zone in which such
property is located shall apply thereto. Each resulting unit shall be required to have frontage upon a
dedicated public street or road.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 3, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
Section 17.94.TBD Development Standards for Human Service Facilities
A. Purpose. Facilitating the provision of health and social services to those City residents in need is an
important function of the community. At the same time, it is important that these be regulated in a
way that minimizes any adverse off-site impacts, particularly in established commercial corridors
and districts where such facilities tend to be located. There is a particular concern that no one
area or district in the community bear a disproportionate burden in the provision of these
services. The purpose of this Section is to identify the development standards and criteria by which
such Human Service Facilities will be reviewed.
B. Types.
1. Type I facility. A Type I facility is a facility defined as Transitional Housing pursuant
to the definition in Section 17.08.100.I.
2. Type II facility. A Type II facility is (1) a human services facility other than a Type I facility as
defined in Subsection A above, which (2) serves an average of 75 or more clients per day
based on the number of days per week that the facility serves its clients.
3. Type III facility. A Type III facility is (1) a human service facility other than a Type I or II
facility as defined in Subsections A and B above; which (2) serves an average of 20-74
clients per day based on the number of days per week that the facility serves its clients.
4. Exemption. If the application for location, relocation or expansion of a human service
facility states that said facility is to serve an average of 19 or fewer clients per day, based
on the number of days per weeks that the facility serves its clients, said facility shall be
exempt from the requirements of this Chapter.
C. Approval Process.
1. Any new or expanded Human Service Facility use shall be reviewed as stated in the particular
Zone where such facility is being proposed, with demonstration of compliance with approval
criteria contained in this Section.
2. Co-location of services. The City shall encourage clustering of services, including multi-
service centers, in areas or situations where such clustering will measurably improve the
effective and efficient delivery of services to clients and minimize or reduce adverse
impacts to the adjacent commercial or residential area. In recognition of this, an applicant
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may request a waiver or reduction of the spacing standards contained in this Section to a
service in an existing Human Service facility, if the applicant demonstrates that co-location
of facilities will:
a. Provide a range of services to the same or similar client population;
b. Reduce cumulative impacts of the services that would occur if they were
separately located;
c. Improve coordination of services by addressing gaps in services or by reducing
duplication of services; and
d. Improve the ability of the client population to access needed services in a more
efficient and coordinated way.
3. Modification of spacing requirements.
a. An applicant for a Human Service Facility may request a modification of the
spacing requirements contained in this Section by up to 20% as part of the
approval pursuant to Subsection 1 above by demonstrating that there is a lack of
feasible alternative sites outside of the dispersal area.
b. An applicant for a Human Service Facility may request a modification of the
spacing requirements contained in this Section by more than 20% as part of the
initial approval pursuant to Subsection (A) above that all the following conditions
and facts exist:
1. The facts presented constitute an exceptional situation that provides for
relief under this provision;
2. The applicant has demonstrated there is a lack of feasible alternative sites
outside of the dispersal area;
3. Approval of the application will not be substantially detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare or to the property and improvements in
the neighborhood.
D. Approval Criteria.
1. Compatibility. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the facility will not, under the
circumstances of the particular case, be significantly detrimental to the health, safety or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the area or district of such proposed use or
be significantly detrimental or injurious to the property or improvements in the area or
district or to the general welfare of the City.
2. Compliance with applicable regulations. Demonstration that the applicant has complied
with all standards and regulation contained in this Chapter.
3. Development Standards.
a. Type I facility. All such facilities shall be required to comply with each of the
following standards:
1. A Transitional Housing provider shall not be sited less than one mile from
another such facility or less than 1,320 feet from any Type II, III or other
Human Service Facility as defined in Section 17.08.045.I., or from any Group
Home defined at Section 17.08.040.E. The distances required by this
provision shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to
intervening buildings, from the nearest property line of the proposed facility
to the nearest property line of the closest existing facility.
2. All functions associated with such a facility must take place within the
building proposed to house the facility, provided, that this regulation shall
not apply to facilities that provide services to persons at different locations.
3. Restrooms must be provided to serve the expected number of clients at
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peak periods and these must be kept in working order.
4. Outdoor waiting for clients may be restricted and if allowed shall not be in
the public right-of-way and must be physically separated from the public
right-of-way. Any such outdoor waiting facility must be large enough to
accommodate the expected numbers of clients.
5. A maintenance plan for the exterior of the building and site must be
submitted with the application and must be followed. The plan must provide
for the building and site to be maintained at a level that will not detract from
the character of the surrounding area.
6. A litter control plan must be submitted with the application and must be
followed. The plan must provide for effective litter removal at or near the
site of the facility.
7. Sufficient off-street parking must be provided for staff and clients.
b. Type II facility. All such facilities shall be required to comply with each of the
following standards:
1. Type II facilities shall be sited not less than 1,320 feet from any other Type I,
II, or III facility as defined herein. The distances required by this provision
shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to intervening
buildings, from the nearest property line of the proposed facility to the
nearest property line of the closest existing facility.
2. Functions associated with such a facility must take place within the building
proposed to house the facility, provided that this regulation shall not apply
to facilities that provide services to persons at different locations.
3. Restrooms must be provided to serve the expected number of clients at
peak periods and these must be kept in working order.
4. Outdoor waiting for clients may be restricted and if allowed shall not be in
the public right-of-way and must be physically separated from the public
right-of-way. Any such outdoor waiting facility must be large enough to
accommodate the expected numbers of clients.
5. A maintenance plan for the exterior of the building and site must be
submitted with the application and must be followed. The plan must provide
for the building and site to be maintained at a level that will not detract from
the character of the surrounding area.
6. A litter control plan must be submitted with the application and must be
followed. The plan must provide for effective litter removal at or near the
site of the facility.
7. Sufficient off-street parking must be provided for staff and clients.
c. Type III facility. All such facilities shall be required to comply with each of the
following standards:
1. Type III facility may be located, relocated or expanded if there are no more
than four existing Type III facilities within 2,000 feet of the center of the
proposed Type III site.
2. All functions associated with such a facility must take place within the
building proposed to house the facility, provided, that this regulation shall
not apply to facilities that provide services to persons at different locations.
3. Restrooms must be provided to serve the expected number of clients at
peak periods and these must be kept in working order.
4. Outdoor waiting for clients may be restricted and if allowed shall not be in
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the public right-of-way and must be physically separated from the public
right-of-way. Any such outdoor waiting facility must be large enough to
accommodate the expected numbers of clients.
5. A maintenance plan for the exterior of the building and site must be
submitted with the application and must be followed. The plan must
provide for the building and site to be maintained at a level that will not
detract from the character of the surrounding area.
6. A litter control plan must be submitted with the application and must be
followed. The plan must provide for effective litter removal at or near the
site of the facility.
7. Sufficient off-street parking must be provided for staff and clients.
E. Existing Facilities.
1. Registration. Facilities existing as of (Add date of Ordinance adoption), shall be required
to register with the Department of Community and Economic Development and shall provide
information regarding size, function and number of clients served.
2. Compliance with regulations. Such facilities shall be required to comply with all standards
and regulations as set forth in this Section except spacing requirements within 90 calendar
days of the date of receipt of the City's written notice requesting compliance. Spacing and
location requirements as set forth herein shall be met by any facility whose client numbers
or operations change so that such facility becomes either a Type 1, II or III facility.
3. Abandonment. Any existing facility that is abandoned for a continuous period of one year or
more must meet the spacing and location requirements as set forth in this Chapter to be re-
established at the same location.
17.94.TBD – Vacated streets
Vacated streets, alleys, places and cul-de-sacs shall assume the zone classifications of the property that
adjoined such street, alley, place or cul-de-sac prior to vacation. Where zone classification differs from one
side to the other the boundary line shall be at the former center line of such vacated street, alley, place, or
cul-de-sac.
17.94.TBD - Yards to be enclosed within a solid fence.
A. Every wrecking, salvage, junk, used lumber yards, equipment and material storage yards
shall be completely enclosed within a building or within a continuous solid fence no less than six
feet in height or to a greater height if such height is needed to screen completely all the operations
of such yards.
B. Salvage and building material establishments shall contain all items for display or sale within a
structure or behind a sight-obscuring fence not less than six feet in height. No part of any required
front, side or rear yard setbacks shall be used for the sale or display of any said items.
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Section 17.94/95.TBD Development Standards for an Accessory Residential Unit (ARU)
An ARU shall comply with the following development standards:
A. Configuration. An ARU may be located either within, attached to, or detached from the primary
structure.
B. Density. Only one ARU may be created in conjunction with each single-family residence. The ARU
must be located on the same zoning lot as the single-family residence.
C. Ownership. In the City’s RS-9 and RS-11 zones, the detached dwelling unit within which the ARU is
located, or the ARU itself, is actually and physically occupied as a principal residence by at least one
owner of record who possesses at least an estate for life or a 50 percent fee simple ownership interest.
No more than one of the dwellings on a zoning lot, either the principal dwelling or the accessory
dwelling, may be rented by non-owners at the same time. The city may require a guarantee of
compliance with the requirements of this section, including but not limited to a binding deed restriction
or covenant enforcing the single rental restriction as allowed in Section 17.96.050, as a condition of
approval for the establishment of an ARU.
C. Minimum lot size. An ARU shall not be established on any parcel smaller than 5,000 square feet.
D. Maximum unit size. The gross floor area, calculated from finished wall to finished wall, of an existing
structure, an addition, or new detached structure, converted to, or constructed for the purpose of
creating an ARU shall not exceed 50 % of the gross floor area of the primary single-family residence, not
including a detached garage and/or a detached accessory building. The unit may not be more than one-
bedroom.
E. Setbacks and lot coverage. Additions to existing structures, or the construction of new detached
structures, associated with the establishment of an ARU shall not exceed the allowable lot coverage or
encroach into required setbacks as prescribed in the underlying zone.
Scale and visual subordination. The ARU shall be visually subordinate to the primary unit, which includes
but not limited to the location of entrances and roof and building form. If the ARU is detached from the
primary structure, it cannot exceed the building height of the primary structure.
H. Parking. One additional off-street parking space is required in conjunction with the establishment of
an ARU. The off-street parking requirements set forth in Section 14.40 shall be maintained for the
primary residence in addition to the ARU required parking.
I. Construction standards. The design and construction of the ARU shall conform to all applicable State
and City standards in the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire, health and any other applicable
codes. The ARU shall be served by water and electrical services that are separate from the primary
residential services. A separate address must be created for the ARU.
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CHAPTER 17.95 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS
17.95.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to recognize that some lots, structures and uses within the
community were established prior to the adoption of these Zoning Regulations, and subsequent
amendments, and do not conform to the present requirements of the zone in which they are located. It
is further the intent of the City to allow legal nonconforming lots, structures and uses to continue, but to
prohibit or limit the enlargement, expansion or extension of such uses to ensure the underlying purpose
of the City’s zoning districts are upheld and abide by the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
These provisions provide for the development of the community’s platted lots, the allowance of repair
and rehabilitation of the community’s existing and historic building stock and the orderly termination of
nonconforming structures and uses to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to
bring these structures and uses to conformity with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
This chapter is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming structures and uses to the
maximum extent feasible, to establish criteria under which such structures and uses may be continued
or possibly expanded, and to provide for the correction or removal of such nonconformities in an
equitable, reasonable and timely manner.
17.95.020 Nonconforming lots
A. Substandard lots, recorded lots. Substandard lots that have been recorded when a lot has less
than the minimum required area or width in any zone, and said lot was of record on the
effective date of these zoning regulations (January 4, 1971), such lot shall be deemed to have
complied with the minimum required lot area or width, in such zone.
B. Compliance with Bulk and Dimensional Requirements. All new structures or additions to
structures on any nonconforming lot must meet all setback, height and other construction
requirements for the zone in which the property is located.
C. Boundary Line Adjustments, Restrictive Covenants, and Parcel Consolidation. A boundary line
adjustment, restrictive covenant, or parcel consolidation approved by the city shall be required
prior to issuance of a building permit when a nonconforming and conforming lot are contiguous
and owned by the same person. A building or structure may be permitted on said lot of record
providing it meets all other requirements for such zone.
17.95.030 Nonconforming uses
A. Continuance of nonconforming use. Any use lawfully existing prior to the adoption date of these
Zoning Regulations (January 4, 1971) may be continued at the size and in the manner of operation
existing upon such date, except as hereinafter specified.
B. Termination of nonconforming use. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the right to
operate and maintain a nonconforming use shall terminate when the structure(s) or building(s)
housing such use are destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 75 percent of its
replacement cost at the time of destruction. Replacement cost is determined by utilizing the most
currently adopted City of Port Angeles building valuations as established for building permits.
However, in the event a structure or building housing a nonconforming use is damaged by natural
disaster or catastrophe, including fire, said nonconforming use may be reestablished through a
conditional use permit procedure as set forth in Chapter 17.96 of this title. Such reestablishment
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shall comply to the maximum extent reasonably feasible with the requirements of these Zoning
Regulations.
C. Changes to or expansions of nonconforming uses. When any lawful nonconforming use of any
structure or land in any district has been changed to a conforming use, it shall not thereafter be
changed to any nonconforming use, except as hereinafter specified.
1. Lawful nonconforming nonresidential use. A lawful nonconforming nonresidential use may
be changed to another nonconforming nonresidential use, or expanded, by obtaining an
administrative conditional use permit as described in Chapter 17.96 of this Title.
a. Criteria. To approve a conditional use permit to change or expand a nonconforming
nonresidential use, it shall be determined that the proposed nonconforming use is more
appropriate to the zone where the property containing the use is located than the existing
nonconforming use, and that no unsafe or unhealthy conditions are perpetuated. In making
such a determination, the following criteria in addition to the criteria applicable to all
conditional use permits shall be considered:
1) Traffic impacts, both on-site and off-site;
2) Off-street parking and loading requirements;
3) The visual impact on the surrounding area;
4) The degree of compliance with the adopted growth policy and this chapter;
5) The level of conflict with other uses in the surrounding area;
6) The presence of other nonconformities in the surrounding area;
7) The degree to which any existing unsafe or hazardous conditions would be mitigated;
8) The viability of the subject structure; and
9) On-site and off-site impacts from noise, dust, smoke, surface or groundwater
contamination, or other environmental impacts.
2. Lawful nonconforming residential use. A lawful nonconforming residential use may be
reduced in terms of the number of dwelling units, in an effort to achieve greater
conformance with the underlying zone. A lawful nonconforming residential use shall not be
permitted to increase the number of dwelling units. The expansion of a nonconforming
residential use may occur up to 20 percent of the existing total residential area, as long as
the number of dwelling units on the lot is not increased. Any expansion beyond 20 percent
of the existing total residential area, requires an administrative conditional use permit to be
obtained per the criteria listed in Section 17.95.020.C.1.a PAMC. In instances where new
construction is allowed, all appropriate development review approvals as required by PAMC
and a City building permit shall be obtained prior to the initiation of construction.
D. Repairs, alteration, remodeling. A legal, conforming building or structure housing a
nonconforming use shall be permitted to be repaired, altered and remodeled, providing said
repairs, alteration, and remodel meet all applicable zoning and fire and building code
requirements and provided further that said alterations do not:
a. Intensify or otherwise redefine the nonconforming use;
b. Include demolition of the existing legal building or structure to an extent of more than 75
percent of its replacement cost at the time of demolition. Replacement cost is determined by
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utilizing the most currently adopted City of Port Angeles building valuations as established for
building permits; and
c. Continue beyond one year from the date that alterations occurred, or if such date is
unknown, then the date that the alterations were first reported, or reasonably capable of being
reported, to the City.
E. Change of ownership. Change in ownership, tenancy, or management of a legal nonconforming
use shall not affect its nonconforming status; provided, that the use does not change or intensify.
F. Abandonment. If any legal nonconforming use is abandoned and/or ceases for any reason
whatsoever for a continuous period of one year, any future use of such land and/or building or
structure shall be in conformity to the zone in which it is located as specified by these regulations.
G. Nonconformance as a result of annexation. All above regulations shall apply to each
nonconforming use that comes within the City by means of annexation from date of annexation.
H. Building permits and certificates of occupancy prohibited. When any nonconforming use is no
longer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, no permit for a use shall thereafter
be issued for further continuance, alteration or expansion. Any permit issued in error shall not
be construed as allowing the continuance of the nonconforming use.
17.95.040 Nonconforming structures.
A. Continuance of nonconforming structure. Any structure or building lawfully existing prior to the
adoption date of these Zoning Regulations (January 4, 1971) may be continued at the size and in
the location existing upon such date except as hereinafter specified, or in the case of signage as
specified in Title 14 PAMC.
B. Termination of nonconforming structure. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the right
to maintain the size and location of a nonconforming structure or building shall terminate when
the structure(s) or building(s) are destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 75 percent
of its replacement cost at the time of destruction. Said building or structure may be restored or
reconstructed, providing it conforms to all applicable fire and building construction codes and
zoning regulations of the zone in which it is located. However, in the event a structure or building
housing a nonconforming use is damaged by natural disaster or catastrophe, including fire, said
nonconforming structure may be reestablished to the extent that it existed before the time of
damage, and within the pre-existing, nonconforming structure boundaries, provided that the
restoration or reconstruction do not increase the degree of nonconformity and provided that such
restoration or reconstruction begins within one year of the date of such damage. Replacement
cost is determined by utilizing the most currently adopted City of Port Angeles building valuations
as established for building permits.
C. Minor repairs. An existing legal building or structure that does not comply with zoning and
building code requirements shall be permitted to be repaired. All types of changes to interior
partitions or other nonstructural improvements and repairs may be made to a nonconforming
structure or building, providing the work abides with all applicable fire and building codes and
permit requirements.
D. New construction. An existing legal building or structure that does not comply with zoning and
building code requirements shall be permitted to be altered, remodeled and expanded, providing
said alteration, remodel and expansion meet all applicable zoning and fire and building code
requirements and provided further that said new construction does not:
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a. Increase in the degree of nonconformity;
b. Include demolition of the existing legal building or structure to an extent of more than 75
percent of its replacement cost at the time of demolition. Replacement cost is determined by
utilizing the most currently adopted City of Port Angeles building valuations as established for
building permits; and
c. Continue beyond one year from the date that new construction occurs or if such date is
unknown, then the date that the new construction were first reported, or reasonably capable of
being reported, to the City.
Replacement cost is determined by utilizing the most currently adopted City of Port Angeles
building valuations as established for building permits.
The extent of damage to or demolition of a nonconforming building or structure shall be
determined by the Building Official. If any aggrieved party disputes the Building Official's
determination of the extent of the damage or demolition, a review by a third party (by a City
approved consultant) may be obtained. All costs incurred in obtaining this third party review are
to be paid by the aggrieved party.
E. Nonconformance as a result of annexation. All above regulations shall apply to each
nonconforming structure or building that comes within the City by means of annexation.
F. Building permits and certificates of occupancy prohibited. When any nonconforming structure is
no longer permitted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, no permit for a structure shall
thereafter be issued for further continuance, alteration, or expansion. Any permit issued in error
shall not be construed as allowing the continuation of the nonconforming structure.
17.95.050 Removal of illegal nonconforming structures and uses.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to allow for the continuation of illegal structures
and uses. Illegal structures and uses shall be removed subject to the provisions of Chapter 8.30,
Nuisances, PAMC.
17.95.010 – Vacated streets
Vacated streets, alleys, places and cul-de-sacs shall assume the zone classifications of the property that
adjoined such street, alley, place or cul-de-sac prior to vacation. Where zone classification differs from
one side to the other the boundary line shall be at the former center line of such vacated street, alley,
place, or cul-de-sac. (Move to Section 17 (TBD) PAMC)
17.95.020 - Nonconforming uses.
A. Existing land use—Continuance of nonconforming use. Any legal use of the land, existing or
established at the time of the adoption of these regulations (January 4, 1971), shall be permitted to
continue but shall not be expanded.
B. Repairs, alteration, remodeling, and reconstruction. A legal, conforming building or structure housing
a nonconforming use shall be permitted to be repaired, altered, remodeled, or reconstructed
providing said repairs, alteration, remodeling, or reconstruction meet all zoning and building code
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requirements and provided further that said alterations do not expand the building space or site area
used by a nonconforming use.
C. Abandonment. If any nonconforming use of land and/or building or structure is abandoned and/or
ceases for any reason whatsoever for a period of one year or more, any future use of such land and/or
building or structure shall be in conformity to the zone in which it is located as specified by these
regulations.
D. Change in use. A nonconforming use shall not hereafter be changed to any other nonconforming use,
regardless of the conforming or nonconforming status of the building in which it is housed.
E. Nonconformance as a result of annexation. All above regulations shall apply to each nonconforming
use that comes within the City by means of annexation from date of annexation.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2668 § 11 (part),
1/17/1992; Ord. 2636 § 16 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.95.030 - Nonconforming building or structure.
A. Enlargement. An existing legal building or structure that does not comply with zoning and building
code requirements shall not be enlarged, if such enlargement results in an increase in the degree of
nonconformance.
B. Restoration and reconstruction.
1. When a legal nonconforming building or structure is damaged or demolished to an extent that
does not exceed 75 percent of the existing assessed value of the building or structure for tax
purposes, said building or structure may be restored or reconstructed, providing:
a. Restoration or reconstruction is started within nine months and is completed within 18
months of the date that damage or demolition occurred, or, if such date is unknown, then
the date that the damage or demolition is reported, or reasonably capable of being
reported, to the City.
2. When a legal nonconforming building or structure is damaged or demolished to an extent that
exceeds 75 percent of the existing assessed value of the building or structure for tax purposes,
said building or structure may be restored or reconstructed, providing it conforms to all
construction codes and zoning regulations of the zone in which it is located.
The extent of damage to or demolition of a nonconforming building or structure shall be determined
by the Building Official. If any aggrieved party disputes the Building Official's determination of the
extent of the damage or demolition, then a panel of three state-licensed architects/engineers, one
to be chosen by the City, one by the building owner, and the third by the first two
architects/engineers, shall make a final determination of the extent of the damage to or demolition
of the nonconforming building or structure. All costs incurred in obtaining this final determination
are to be paid by the aggrieved party.
C. Minor repairs. A legal nonconforming building or structure may have minor repairs performed as
needed to maintain the building in a safe condition.
D. Nonconformance as a result of annexation. All above regulations shall apply to each nonconforming
structure or building that comes within the City by means of annexation.
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17.95.040 - Yards to be enclosed within a solid fence.
A. Every wrecking, salvage, junk, used lumber yards, equipment and material storage yards shall be
completely enclosed within a building or within a continuous solid fence no less than six feet in height
or to a greater height if such height is needed to screen completely all the operations of such yards.
B. Salvage and building material establishments shall contain all items for display or sale within a
structure or behind a sight-obscuring fence not less than six feet in height. No part of any required
front, side or rear yard setbacks shall be used for the sale or display of any said items. (Move to Section
17 (TBD) PAMC)
17.95.050 - Moving of buildings.
No building shall be moved onto any site until such site and such building have been approved by the
Building Official. (Eliminate as already included in Chapter 14.32 – Moving of buildings, PAMC).
17.95.060 - Temporary buildings
A. The Planning Manager of the Department of Community and Economic Development may authorize
permits for occupancy of temporary buildings, including mobile homes, used in conjunction with
construction or reconstruction projects, or buildings used as real estate tract offices, for a period not
to exceed one year. Such temporary buildings may be located in any zone; provided, however,
sufficient setbacks are maintained to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Buildings intended
for a longer period of use shall conform in every respect to all provisions of these regulations but will
be considered at a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. Requests for extensions of previously
approved temporary use permits with specified time periods of authorization shall also be considered
by the Planning Commission at a public hearing and may be granted for a period of one to five years,
provided that the following minimum criteria are met:
1. The use complies with the permit conditions.
2. There have been no significant adverse changes in circumstances.
B. Appeals.
1. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission or Planning may appeal the
decision to the City Council.
2. Appeals shall be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development in
writing within 15 days following the date of the decision and shall pay and shall remit the fee
set by resolution for such action.
3. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the appeal with notice being given as set forth
in section 17.96.140. The Council's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County
Superior Court in accordance with section 17.96.150. (Move to new Section 17.96.075 PAMC)
17.95.160 - Parking space regulations.
All space used for the sale, display, or parking of any merchandise or vehicles shall be confined to the
property lines. No space for the sale, display, or parking of any merchandise or vehicles shall be permitted
in the right-of-way of any public street, unless a right-of-way use permit is first obtained. Discretionary
approvals required under the Zoning Code may be conditioned to require the necessary screening,
lighting, entrances, and exits for off-street parking. (Move to Section 17 (TBD) PAMC)
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17.96.080 –Variances and decisions of Department of Community and Economic Development.
When a variance is denied, a new application for the same variance may not be submitted for a period of
one year following the denial, unless there has been a revised proposal, significant change in
circumstances, or new information becomes available to support a variance.
A. Review Authority
The City’s Hearing Examiner shall be hereby authorized and directed to hear and decide on all general
variance requests, with exception to variance requests pertaining to parking requirements or standards,
as described in Section 2.18.060 PAMC.
B. Application Requirements.
A request for one or more variance shall be made by filing an application, and the required fees as outlined
in Chapter 3.70 PAMC, with the Department of Community and Economic Development at least 30
calendar days prior to the review authority's consideration of the application. The application shall be
accompanied by the materials as described in the variance application checklist as provided by the
Department. The Community and Economic Development Staff may require the applicant and/or
representative to furnish such additional written information or supplemental materials as may be
necessary to enable Staff and the review authority to determine legal findings for the application about
whether or not the variance(s) shall be granted.
C. Criteria and Public Noticing and Hearing Requirements
1. No variance shall be granted by the Hearing Examiner until after a public hearing is adequately
noticed and held, as hereinafter provided, and until after the Department of Community and Economic
Development has found that the provisions of all other ordinances, with which compliance is required,
have been fulfilled. In acting on an application for a variance, the Hearing Examiner shall have and exercise
original jurisdiction in receiving, granting or denying all applications for such variance uses as provided for
in this chapter and shall have the power to place in such permits conditions or limitations in its judgment
required to secure adequate protection to the zone or locality in which such use is to be permitted. The
Hearing Examiner must also find:
a) The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property on behalf
of which the application was filed is located; and
b) That such variance is necessary, because of special circumstances relating to the size,
shape, topography, location, or surroundings of the subject property, to provide it with use rights
and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property
is located; and
c) That the granting of such variance shall not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the subject
property is situated.
2. The Department of Community Development shall fix a time, date and place for public hearing
on such application, which date shall not be less than 15 days after notice given in the following manner:
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a) By United States mail addressed to the applicant and to the owners of all adjoining or
abutting property. (Property separated from the proposed use by a street, highway or other public
road or alley shall be construed to be adjoining or abutting for the purpose of giving notice; and
notices addressed to the last known address of the person making the latest property tax payment
shall be deemed proper notice to the owner of such property.);
b. By printed notice posted in a conspicuous place at or near the location of the proposed
use;
c. By publishing notice thereof in the official newspaper of the City. Such notice shall
contain the name of the applicant or applicants, the legal description of the property involved,
the special property use requested, the date, time and place of the public hearing thereon and
shall specify that any person interested may appear at such public hearing and be heard either
for or against such application.
3. At such public hearing, the Hearing Examiner shall proceed to hear all persons present who
desire to be heard either for or against such application and shall render its decision upon such application
at the conclusion of such hearing or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. Any building permit
thereafter issued for such property shall be in accordance with and subject to all terms and conditions
contained in the decision of the Hearing Examiner.
4. The Hearing Examiner shall maintain in the office of the Department of Community and
Economic Development full and complete written records of all proceedings, factual findings and
conclusions reached on any and all such applications.
D. Authorization and limitations on approval
Whenever the Hearing Examiner shall authorize the issuance of a permit for a variance, a building permit
and/or occupancy permit must be obtained by the applicant within one year from the date of the Hearing
Examiner’s decision. Following one year, the Hearing Examiner’s decision shall cease to be effective.
When a variance is denied, a new application for the same variance may not be submitted for a period of
one year following the denial, unless there has been a revised proposal, significant change in
circumstances, or new information becomes available to support a variance.
E. Revocation.
In addition to all other penalties prescribed in this chapter whenever, in the opinion of the Director of
Community and Economic Development, any person granted a permit for a variance fails to comply with
all of the terms, conditions or limitations of such permit and of the decision of the Board authorizing the
granting of such permit, he shall issue an order, in writing, requiring that all further work on the premises
or use thereof be stopped until the violation has been corrected. If the violation be not corrected or if the
work on the premises or use thereof be not stopped or suspended until such violation is corrected, the
Director shall give written notice to the owner or occupant of the premises deemed in violation that the
Department will apply to the Hearing Examiner for an order revoking the permit for the variance. Such
written notice shall specify the time, the date and place when the Department will appear before the
Hearing Examiner to request such revocation and shall advise the owner or occupant of the premises
deemed to be in violation that such owner or occupant is at liberty to appear and be heard with respect
to the request of the Department for such revocation. Such notice shall be mailed to the owner or
occupant of the premises deemed in violation, by certified mail with a return receipt requested, at least
five days prior to the date specified in such notice as being the date of the hearing. At the hearing, the
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Hearing Examiner shall have the power to sustain or overrule the order of the Department and to revoke
the permit granted for such variance. The affirmative vote of the Hearing Examiner shall be necessary
before the order of the Department is declared to be overruled. The Hearing Examiner shall keep in the
office of the Department full and complete written records of all proceedings, factual findings and
conclusions of the Hearing Examiner in all such hearings.
F. Appeals from Hearing Examiner decision
As outlined in Section 2.18.060 of the PAMC, the decision of the Hearing Examiner is the final decision of
the City. In those cases the decision of the Hearing Examiner may be appealed to Superior Court. The
appeal to Superior Court must be filed within 15 days of the date the Hearing Examiner's decision is
issued.
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CHAPTER 17.96 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
17.96.010 - Scope of regulations.
A. All buildings erected hereafter, all uses of land or buildings established hereafter, all structural
alteration or relocation of existing buildings occurring hereafter, all enlargements of or additions to
existing uses occurring hereafter, shall be subject to these zoning regulations that are applicable to
the zones in which such buildings, uses, or land shall be located.
B. Where a building permit for a building or structure has been issued in accordance with law prior to
the effective date of these zoning regulations, and provided that construction has begun by said date,
said building or structure may be completed in accordance with the approved plans on the basis of
which the building permit has been issued, and upon completion may be occupied under a certificate
of occupancy by the use for which originally designated, subject thereafter to the provisions in regard
to nonconforming buildings, uses and structures.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 12 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.96.020 - Interpretation.
A. In the interpretation and application of these zoning regulations, the provisions of these regulations
shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare.
B. Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of these zoning regulations upon the use of land or
buildings or upon the bulk of buildings are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable
conditions imposed by any other provision of these zoning regulations or of any other law, ordinance,
resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind, the regulations that are most restrictive (or that impose
higher standards or requirements) shall govern.
C. These zoning regulations are not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant, or any other private
agreement; PROVIDED that where these regulations are more restrictive (or impose higher standards
or requirements) than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements in
these zoning regulations shall govern.
D. No building, structure, or use that was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of these
zoning regulations shall become or be made lawful solely by reason of the adoption of these zoning
regulations, and to the extent and in any manner that said unlawful building, structure or use conflicts
with the requirements of these zoning regulations, said building, structure, or use remains unlawful.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 12 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.96.025 - Nonresidential dwelling prohibition.
House trailers, automobiles, automobile trailers, mobile homes, park model manufactured homes, boats,
recreation vehicles, vacation trailers and campers shall not be used for residential purposes in the City of
Port Angeles except in approved trailer parks, the Port Angeles Boat Haven (boats only), or as permitted
by section 17.95.060 PAMC (Temporary Use Permit).
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(Ord. 3390 § 11, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 18, 1/30/2004)
17.96.030 - Rules for interpreting zoning boundaries.
A. When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zones as indicated on the Official Zoning Map, the
following rules shall apply:
1. Boundaries shown on the zoning map as approximately following the centerline of streets,
alleys, highways or City limits shall be construed as following such centerlines and City limits.
2. Distances not specifically indicated on the zoning map shall be determined by applying the scale
of the map.
3. Where a zone boundary line parallel, or approximately parallel, to a street divides a lot or
property in single ownership having street frontage in a less restrictive zone, the provisions
applicable to the less restrictive zone may be extended to the entire lot, but in no case for a
distance of more than 25 feet. Where such zone boundary line divides a lot having street
frontage only in a more restrictive zone, the provisions of these regulations covering the more
restrictive portion of such lot shall extend to the entire lot.
4. Where a zone boundary line divides a lot of single ownership and such line is at right angles or
approximately at right angles to the street, highway or place upon which said lot fronts, the
provisions of these regulations applicable in the less restrictively zoned portion of the lot may
be extended to the entire lot or for a distance of 25 feet from such zone boundary line,
whichever is the lesser distance.
5. Where a zone boundary line, as indicated on the zoning map, follows the top or bottom of a
bluff or bank, such line shall be at the point that is the average grade of the slope for the bank
and top, or bottom, as determined by the City Engineer.
B. Interpretation on zoning boundaries shall be made consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan
goals, policies and objectives.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 12 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.96.040 - Substandard lots, recorded lots.
When a lot has less than the minimum required area or width in any zone, and said lot was of record on
the effective date of these zoning regulations (January 4, 1971), such lot shall be deemed to have complied
with the minimum required lot area or width, in such zone.
A building or structure may be permitted on said lot of record providing it meets all other requirements
for such zone.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3009 § 2, 2/12/1999; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 12 (part),
1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 17, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.96.045 - Zoning lot covenants—Applicability.
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Zoning lot covenants, as defined in PAMC 17.08.130.C, may only be used only to allow a property owner
to designate two or more adjacent lots as a single lot of record, when the existing two or more lots: zoning
lot two or more adjacent lots that either:
A. Have a legal residential structure encroaching onto said lots; or
B. Results in a lot that meets the zoning and subdivision requirements.
A zoning lot covenant is not intended to allow the circumvention of applicable platting regulations and is
intended to allow the consolidation of properties by a property owner for development and use by the
owner.
C. The covenant shall be recorded with the County Auditor's Office and a copy of the recorded
covenant shall be provided to the Department of Community and Economic Development. Once filed, the
covenant may only be removed through compliance with RCW 58.17 and Chapter 16.04 or 16.08the City's
subdivision and/or short plat regulations.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2863 § 1, 4/14/1995)
17.96.050 - Conditional use permit.
A. The Hearing Examiner shall consider applications for conditional use permits of uses as specified in
the applicable chapter of the zoning regulations. The Hearing Examiner may grant said permits that
are consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in which the use is located, consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan, and not contrary to the public use and interest. The Hearing Examiner
may refuse to issue a conditional use permit if the characteristics of the intended use as related to
the specific proposed site are such as would defeat the purpose of these zoning regulations by
introducing incompatible, detrimental or hazardous conditions.
B. In each application the Hearing Examiner may impose whatever restrictions or conditions they
consider essential to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to prevent depreciation of
neighboring property.
C. Purpose of a conditional use permit: the purpose of a conditional use permit shall be to assure that
the maximum degree of compatibility between uses shall be attained. The purpose of these
regulations shall be maintained with respect to the particular use of the particular site and in
consideration of other existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is to be
located.
D. The Federal Fair Housing Act requires that reasonable accommodations be made in rules policies,
practices, or services, when such accommodations may be necessary to afford disabled people equal
opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. The Planning Commission is therefore authorized to make
accommodations in the consideration of Conditional Use permits for group homes for disabled
persons as defined in the federal Fair Housing Act, when the Commission determines that such
accommodations reasonably may be necessary in order to comply with such act.
(Ord. 3548 § 25, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part),
3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 12 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.96.060 - Unclassified use permit.
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A. The Planning Commission shall consider applications for unclassified use permits of uses possessing
characteristics of such unusual, large-scale, unique or special form as to make impractical including
them in any zone of classified uses. The Planning Commission may grant said permits that are
consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone in which the use is located, consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan, and not contrary to the public use and interest. The Planning Commission
may refuse to issue an unclassified use permit if the characteristics of the intended use as related to
the specific proposed site are such as would defeat the purpose of these Zoning Regulations by
introducing incompatible, detrimental, or hazardous conditions.
B. In each application the Planning Commission may impose whatever restrictions or condition it
considers essential to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to prevent depreciation of
neighboring property.
C. Purpose of an unclassified use permit: The purpose of an unclassified use permit shall be to assure
that the maximum degree of compatibility between uses shall be attained. The purpose of these
regulations shall be maintained with respect to the particular use of the particular site and in
consideration of other existing and potential uses within the general area in which such use is to be
located.
D. The following uses require an unclassified use permit:
1. Aquaculture.
2. Correctional facilities.
3. Gun clubs, skeet shoots, target ranges, and firing ranges.
4. Hydroelectric dams.
5. Oil ports (facilities that will result in the receipt of more than an average of 50,000 barrels per
day of crude or refined petroleum that has been or will be transferred over marine waters).
6. Petroleum refineries, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas facilities, energy
facilities, energy plants and their associated facilities and associated transmission facilities such
as defined in Chapter 80.50 RCW.
7. Processing and rendering of animal byproducts.
8. Quarrying and mining.
9. Refuse disposal sites, dumps, sanitary landfills and incinerators.
10. Removal and processing of sand, gravel, rock, peat, black soil, and other natural deposits.
11. Transfer stations for refuse and garbage.
12. Wireless communication support structures that exceed the maximum building height specified
by the particular zone.
13. Other uses possessing characteristics of such unusual, large-scale, unique or special form as to
make impractical including them in any zone of classified uses.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3071, § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.96.070 - Hearing and appeal of conditional or unclassified use permit applications.
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A. Notice and hearing for conditional or unclassified use permits. Upon filing an application for a
conditional or unclassified use permit in which the application sets forth fully the grounds for, and
the facts deemed to justify, the granting of a conditional or unclassified use permit, the Hearing
Examiner shall give public notice, as provided in PAMC 17.96.140, of the intention to consider at a
public hearing the granting of a conditional or unclassified use permit.
The Hearing Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to the City Council.
B. Decisions. Conditional or unclassified use permit decisions issued by the Hearing Examiner, shall be
set forth in writing and shall be accompanied by written findings and conclusions. Decisions shall be
deemed effective upon adoption of the written decision, findings and conclusions. A 14-day appeal
period shall commence upon such adoption. On the next business day following the effective date of
the decision, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Department of Community and Economic
Development shall mail copies of the decision, findings and conclusions to the applicant and anyone
else who has in writing requested such notification and shall place a legal notice of decision in the
local newspaper.
C. Appeals.
1. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Hearing Examiner may appeal the decision to the
City Council.
2. Appeals shall be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development in
writing within 14 days following the date of the decision.
3. The City Council shall conduct a closed record hearing on the appeal of the Hearing Examiner's
decision. The Council's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court
in accordance with PAMC 17.96.150.
D. Permits void after one year. All conditional or unclassified use permits shall become void one year
from the date of granting such permits if use of the land or buildings or applying for necessary
building permits(s) has not taken place in accordance with the provisions in granting said requests.
E. Extensions of approved conditional use permits. Extensions of approved conditional use permits shall
be considered in accordance with the same procedures as for the original permit application, and
may be granted for a period of one to five years, provided that the following minimum criteria are
met:
1. The use complies with the permit conditions.
2. There have been no significant, adverse changes in circumstances.
Upon written request for an extension submitted to the Department of Community and Economic
Development prior to the expiration of the conditional use permit, said conditional use permit shall be
automatically extended for 90 days to allow the City adequate time to review the extension request.
F. Minor amendment of approved conditional use permits. A minor amendment to an approved
conditional use permit may be granted by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
1. A written request for amendment must be submitted to the Department of Community and
Economic Development. A minor amendment may be granted if all of the following findings are
made:Upon written request submitted to the Department of Community and Economic
Development a minor amendment may be made to an approved conditional use permit if:
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a. The amendment does not change the approved conditional use permitincrease the
intensity of the use by more than ten percent of the original approval. For those
immeasurable changes, of which the ten percent does not apply, the change shall not
increase the intensity of use; and
b. The amendment will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is located.;
and
c. The site has been posted and adjacent property owners notified 15 days prior to the
decision.
2. Any applications that are not granted a minor amendment pursuant to this section must obtain
an amendment through the City's normal conditional use permit procedure.
(Ord. 3548 § 25, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3239 § 1, 3/17/2006; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part)
1/28/2000; Ord. 3007 § 5 (part), 1/15/1999; Ord. 2935 § 1, 11/15/1996; Ord. 2911 § 2, 3/29/1996; Ord.
2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 16, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2668 § 12 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2636 § 18
(part) 5/15/1991; Ord. 2595 § 1, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2503 § 1, 7/27/1988; Ord. 2334 § 3, 4/10/1985; Ord.
1798 § 2, 8/15/1973; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.96.075 - Temporary use permits
A. Purpose, criteria and review authority. The Director of the Department of Community and Economic
Development may authorize temporary use permits for the construction and occupancy of
temporary buildings, including mobile homes, used in conjunction with construction or
reconstruction projects, or other circumstance requiring a temporary installation and occupancy, for
a period not to exceed one year. Such temporary use permits may be located in any zone; provided,
required setbacks of the zone where the temporary use permit is to occur are provided to protect
the public health, safety and welfare. Temporary use permits requested for a longer than one year
shall conform in every respect to all provisions of these regulations but must be considered at a public
hearing before the Hearing Examiner.
B. Extensions. Upon written request the Director of Community and Economic Development may issue
an extension for a period not to exceed six months.
Requests for extensions exceeding six months of previously approved temporary use permits with
specified time periods of authorization shall also be considered at a public hearing before the Hearing
Examiner and may be granted for a period of one to five years, provided that the following minimum
criteria are met:
1. The use complies with the permit conditions.
2. There have been no significant adverse changes in circumstances.
C. Appeals.
1. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director or Hearing Examiner may appeal the
decision as allowed in Sections 2.18.060 and 2.18.065 PAMC.
2. Appeals shall be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development in
writing within 15 days following the date of the decision and shall pay and shall remit the fee
set by resolution for such action.
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17.TBD - Parking space regulations.
All space used for the sale, display, or parking of any merchandise or vehicles shall be confined to the
property lines. No space for the sale, display, or parking of any merchandise or vehicles shall be permitted
in the right-of-way of any public street, unless a right-of-way use permit is first obtained. Discretionary
approvals required under the Zoning Code may be conditioned to require the necessary screening,
lighting, entrances, and exits for off-street parking.
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