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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
321 East Fifth Street
September 25, 2019 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT (Items not subject to Public Hearing)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV. ACTION ITEMS/OTHER BUSINESS
Action Items
1. Public Hearing: PZ 19-67 2019 Municipal Code Amendments related to residential development standards, parking standards, and property segregation
V. STAFF UPDATES
VI. REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM Allyson Brekke, Director of Community and Economic Development
Ben Braudrick, Assistant Planner
DATE: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
RE: Municipal Code Amendments related to residential development standards, parking
standards, and property segregation
STAFF REPORT
BACKGROUND
On January 15, 2019, the City Council unanimously passed the 2019-2020 City of Port Angeles Strategic
Plan. This plan seeks to preserve long-term economic, ecological and social wellbeing while demonstrating
innovative and desirable urban land principles. The Council proposed the goal adopting plans and
policies by the end of 2020 that pave the way for increased density for all land uses and diverse
housing options in attractive mixed-use neighborhoods through the implementation of zoning to
encourage infill in existing neighborhoods. In order to fulfill this goal, the City Council tasked the
Community and Economic Development Department to complete a Housing Needs Assessment
and begin implementation of that assessment.
In late 2018 the City developed and sent out a Housing Needs Assessment Survey to the greater
Port Angeles community to assess community wide opinions on current housing conditions,
preferences, and priorities. The City received over 580 responses to the survey, which assisted in
informing the Plan’s strategy for future implementation.
After several months of collaborative efforts by City staff, Beckwith Consulting Group, and a
Housing Working group comprised of local public employers, builders, realtors, building material
suppliers, public housing officials, tribes, and public/non-profit agencies, the final plan was
presented to the City Council at their regular May 21st, 2019 meeting and adopted as a part of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment on June 17, 2019. Steps were immediately taken to begin the
Plan’s implementation recognizing that current conditions and plan outcomes call for action. Staff
began by incorporating Tasks from the plan into Chapter 11 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan,
which directs the implementation of goals and policies within the Plan, during the 2019
Amendment Cycle. The outcome of initiating more accessible municipal code changes to address
infill and alternative residential development are currently underway is presented in this staff
report.
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CONTENTS
Background ........................................................................................................................................ 1
II. Proposal ......................................................................................................................................... 2
IV. Procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 2
V. Comments ..................................................................................................................................... 3
VI. Findings of Fact & Staff Analysis .................................................................................................. 3
VII. Recommendation ...................................................................................................................... 10
VIII. Appendices ............................................................................................................................... 10
II. PROPOSAL
In accordance with Chapter 6: Housing Action Plan of the Port Angeles Housing Needs Assessment, City
staff has outlined municipal code amendments that implement portions of Tasks 2 of the Plan. These
individual tasks include:
Task 2: Allow and encourage the use of innovative housing products and designs
2.1 Maintain lot size averaging – subdividing land into parcels that may be smaller than the minimum lot
specified in the zoning district so long as the average of all of the lot sizes created remains equal to or above
the minimum lot size. Lot size averaging is similar to cluster development in that it makes efficient use of
the developable portions of a site building to the allowable density while protecting environmental and
other features and providing housing type developments that are compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
2.4 Update zoning and development regulations – to expand the definition of allowable innovative,
functional, and cost effective housing products such as duplex, attached single family, town or row houses,
tandem houses, manor houses, congregate housing, micro housing, small efficiency dwelling units (SEDU),
and mixed-use structures among others in the Residential Medium Density (RMD) and Residential High
Density (RHD) zones.
IV. PROCEDURE
On August 17, 2019, City Staff drafted the State Environmental Policy Act Checklist and Application for the
proposed Municipal Code Amendments related to. The application was determined to be complete on July
26, 2019. Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) requires the application be considered by the Hearing
Examiner in a public hearing. Notice of the application was provided on the following dates and in the
following manner:
1. 09/11/19: City Hall, Notice board
2. 09/09/19: Peninsula Daily News, Circulation
3. 09/12/19: Port Angeles Website Newsflash
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The Planning Commission will conduct a review of the application, public testimony, and this staff report
and make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will conduct a public hearing and provide
a decision based upon the staff report and record, Planning Commission recommendation, and public
testimony. An appeal must be submitted within 15 days of the notice of final decision.
V. COMMENTS
Public Comment:
The public comment period for the SEPA was 14 days in duration and closed on August 25, 2019.
No written public comment was received. Public Hearings have been scheduled for the Planning
Commission on September 25, 2019 and the City Council on October 15, 2019
City of Port Angeles Departmental Comments:
Comments received from City of Port Angeles Departments have been incorporated into this
report’s findings and conditions.
VI. FINDINGS OF FACT & STAFF ANALYSIS
Analysis and findings of fact from Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
staff are based on the application materials, Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC), standards,
plans, public comment, and other relevant materials available during the review period. The
findings and analysis section this report is a summary of the completed review by DCED staff.
City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan
All Municipal Code Amendment applications must be consistent with the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan. The following Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan policies are identified by
Planning Staff to support the proposal in Municipal Code Amendment Application No. 19-67:
Growth Management Element
Goal:
G-2A
To manage growth in a responsible manner that is beneficial to the community as a
whole, is sensitive to the rights and needs of individuals, and is consistent with the
State of Washington's Growth Management Act.
Policy:
P-2A.01
In all its actions and to the extent consistent with the provisions of this
comprehensive plan, the City should strive to implement the following
goals of the State Growth Management Act:
A. Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate
public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient
manner.
B. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped
land into sprawling, low-density development.
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D. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all
economic segments of the population. Promote a variety of residential
densities and housing types and sizes and encourage preservation and
expansion of existing housing stock.
L. Citizen participation and coordination. Encourage the involvement of
citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination
M. Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and
services necessary to support development should be adequate to serve
the development at the time the development is available for occupancy
and use without decreasing current service levels below locally
established minimum standards
Staff Analysis: The proposed changes to the PAMC are consistent with the goals and policies of the
Growth Management Element of by providing a public process that amends the City’s regulatory
framework in order to provide the private increased housing density in existing and new
neighborhoods that will reduce sprawl and allow the creation of more attainable and affordable
housing in the community.
Land Use Element
Goal:
G-3A
To guide land development in a manner that balances providing certainty about
future land use and allowing flexibility necessary to adapt to future challenges and
opportunities.
Policy:
P-3A.01
Use the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as a conceptual guide when
making all zoning and other land use decisions, including all land use
decisions and approvals made by City Council and/or any of its appointed
Commissions, Boards, or Committees.
Goal:
G-3B
To ensure residential land use and development is compatible with the environment
with existing uses and residents, and with desired urban design.
P-3B.02 Ensure that single family lots are of reasonable shape and have access
provided by a collector arterial, local access street or alley.
Goal:
G-3C
To create and maintain a fulfilling and enjoyable community of viable districts and
neighborhoods with a variety of residential types attractive to people of all ages,
characteristics and interests.
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Policy:
P-3C.01
Employ the district and neighborhood concept when developing
residential land. Although such districts may be composed primarily of
residential uses of a uniform density, the most healthy, viable districts are
composed of residential uses of varying densities, and may be augmented,
by other compatible uses. Single family and multi-family homes, parks and
open-spaces, schools, churches, day care and residential services, home
occupations, and district shopping areas are all legitimate components of
residential districts
Staff Analysis: The proposed changes to the PAMC are consistent with the goals and policies of the
Land Use Element by providing neighborhoods variable densities while maintaining the maximum
net densities. The proposal ensures compatibility with the purpose of each zone and creates the
opportunity for increased variety and diversity of the City’s housing stock.
Housing Element
Goal:
G-6A
To improve the variety, quality, availability, and attainability of housing opportunities
in the City of Port Angeles.
Policy:
P-6A.04
Plan for sufficient urban services to support future housing in a variety of
allowable densities.
P-6A.05 Allow accessory residential units in single family residential zones.
P-6A.06 Promote acceptance of low- and moderate-income housing.
P-6A.11 Provide an appropriate balance between attainable market-rate housing
and affordable housing and ensure that affordable housing is provided in a
way that contributes to the physical appearance and economic and social
health of the neighborhoods and the City.
P-6A.14 Allow for mixed-use opportunities in neighborhoods, including commercial
development and mix of housing densities.
P-6A.17 Develop strategies to combat homelessness and housing insecurity amongst
residents.
P-6A.18 Develop and implement tools to support a range of housing types including
affordable housing options.
Goal:
G-6B
To participate with Clallam County and other entities in programs to increase the
availability and affordability of public assisted housing and rental units as well as other
affordable housing opportunities.
Policy:
P-6B.05
Provide adequate low- and moderate-income housing opportunities within
the Port Angeles Planning Area.
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Goal:
G-6C
To use the 2019 Housing Action Plan as a guide and implementation tool for future City
actions in support of providing available State supported financing options, municipal
code revisions that promote innovative housing products and designs, incentive zoning,
and renovation/rehabilitation of existing of the City’s housing stock.
Policy:
P-6C.05
Encourage innovative housing development based on Port Angeles’
forecasted demographic changes.
Staff Analysis: The proposed changes to the PAMC are consistent with the goals and policies of the
Housing Element by amending regulations that are directly related to improving the variety,
quality, availability, and attainability of housing opportunities in the City’s lower density residential
and transitional commercial zones. The changes are a direct response to the 2019 Housing Needs
Assessment and Housing Action Plan, which informed Goal G-6C of the Port Angeles
Comprehensive Plan.
Capital Facilities Element
Goal:
G-8A
To provide and maintain safe and financially feasible urban services and capital
facilities at or above stated levels of service to all City residents and the general public.
Policy:
P-8A.04
At a minimum, ensure the continuation of established level of service
standards for all urban utilities and services to the extent and in the manner
provided herein.
P- 8A.21 Consider the cumulative effect of development on the City's need for
adequate public service buildings.
Staff Analysis: The proposed changes to the PAMC are consistent with the goals and policies of the
Capital Facilities Element by providing density that will lessen overall systematic costs to City
utilities and services by encouraging this density within previously existing neighborhoods. Lot
coverage increases in the R7,9, and 11 zones will not the site coverage that regulates the total
amount of hard surface allowed. The proposal increases site coverage in the R7 and R9 zones are
from 50% allowable hard surface to 65% for R7 and 60% for R9.
Economic Development Element
Goal:
G-9A
To create and maintain a balanced and stable local economy with full employment
and emphasis on strengthening the community's traditional natural resource related
industries as well as diversifying the overall economic base.
Policy:
P-9A.01
To create and maintain a balanced and stable local economy with full
employment and emphasis on strengthening the community's traditional
natural resource related industries as well as diversifying the overall
economic base.
Policy:
P-9A.03
Promote the diversification of the community's economic base by
encouraging the location, retention, and expansion of local small and
medium sized businesses.
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Policy:
P-9A.17
Attract and retain businesses and industries which create family wage jobs
for local residents.
Goal:
G-9B
To have a healthy local economy that co-exists with the community's high quality of
life through the protection, enhancement, and use of the community's natural,
historical, and cultural amenities.
Policy:
P-9B.05
Encourage the availability of housing that meets the needs of the entire
spectrum of the community's residents.
Goal:
G-10C
To establish and protect a visual character of the community through open spaces,
streetscapes, borrowed landscapes, and publicly owned natural resource areas.
Policy:
P-10C.01
Strive to protect and retain the natural beauty of the area.
Policy:
P-10C.02
Supplement and enhance the visual attractiveness of the city through the
use of formal landscaping in street medians, city entryways, and along
sidewalks, as well as the use of other public spaces, flower beds, and street
trees. Emphasize use of planter strips with drought tolerant vegetation
and bio-retention facilities.
Staff Analysis: The proposed changes to the PAMC are consistent with the goals and policies of the
Economic Development Element by encouraging the development of a variety of housing options
and increasing the availability of housing that is essential to the promotion of locating new
businesses and industries and the expansion of existing businesses and industries within the City
and greater North Olympic Peninsula region.
Summary of Port Angeles Municipal Code Changes
17.10 – RS-7, Residential Single-Family
• Change of title from RS-7, Residential Single Family to R7 and removal of “single-family” from
the zones purpose statement.
• Change of duplexes as a conditional use to an allowed use on a minimum 7,000 square feet of
property.
• Change of accessory dwelling units as a conditional use to an allowed use.
• Change in area and dimensional requirements:
o 5,000 sf minimum lot size
o 35 ft minimum lot width
o 45% maximum lot coverage
o 65% site coverage
o 5ft minimum side setback
o 5ft minimum alley side setback
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17.11 – RS-9, Residential Single-Family
•Change of title from RS-9, Residential Single Family to R9 and removal of “single-family” from
the zones purpose statement.
•Change of duplexes as a conditional use to an allowed use on a minimum 9,000 square feet of
property.
•Change of accessory dwelling units as a conditional use to an allowed use.
•Removal of animal husbandry as an accessory use
•Removal of commercial greenhouses and libraries as a conditional use
•Change in area and dimensional requirements:
o 6,750 sf minimum lot size
o 50 ft minimum lot width
o 40% maximum lot coverage
o 60% site coverage
o 7ft minimum alley side setback
17.12 – RS-11, Residential Single-Family
•Change of title from RS-11, Residential Single-Family to R11 and removal of “single family”
from the zones purpose statement.
•Change of duplexes as a conditional use from 16,500 sf to 11,000 minimum square feet of
property.
•Change of accessory dwelling units as a conditional use to an allowed use.
•Removal of animal husbandry as an accessory use.
•Removal of commercial greenhouses, libraries, and public and private schools as a conditional
use.
•Change in area and dimensional requirements:
o 9,000 sf minimum lot size
o 20ft minimum front setback
o 10ft minimum alley side setback
17.21 – CN Commercial, Neighborhood & 17.22 – CSD, Community Shopping District
•Change to purpose statement to incorporate residential uses in mixed use buildings
•Incorporation of superscript statements into the description of apartments and artisan
manufacturing.
•Allowance of existing single dwelling residences
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17.94 – General Provisions, Conditions, and Exceptions
•Inclusion of 2% De minimis variance to lot area not to be reduced.
•Clarity to Bed and Breakfast signage.
•Change of the term “Accessory Residential Unit” to “Accessory Dwelling Unit” (ADU).
•Change to ADU parking standards to provide or maintain off-street parking for primary
residences.
•Removal of zoning-based vision clearance standards.
•Inclusion of covered porches into permitted intrusions into required yards.
•Clarity for wall and fence requirements.
The following zones were amended to change the zones title from RS-7, RS-9. and RS-11 to R7, R9,
and R11:
•16.04 – Short Plat Subdivision Regulations
•17.01 – Purpose and Scope
•17.03 – Established Mapped Zones and Regulations
•17.13 – Residential, Trailer Park
•17.16 – Cottage Housing Overlay Zone
•17.40 – Public Buildings, Parks
•17.44 – Planned Low Impact Development Overlay Zone
•17.45 – Infill Overlay Zone
•17.50 – Adult Entertainment Uses
•17.52 – Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Facilities
Environmental Review
This project was reviewed under the Washington State SEPA threshold determination rules
requirements and procedures. A Determination of Non-significance (DNS) is anticipated for this
action. In accordance with WAC 197-11-355 a 14-day appeal period will begin on the date of the
determination. The SEPA checklist and environmental documents are on file at the City of Port
Angeles Department of Community and Economic Development Planning Division and are
available upon request.
Consistency
In preparation and submission of a Municipal Code Amendment City Staff has demonstrated that
all standards will be met in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Port Angeles
Municipal Code. Conditions placed on the permit in Section VII of this report ensure those
standards will be demonstrated in a future final subdivision plat.
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VII. RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of Department of Community and Economic Development Staff that the
Planning Commission further staff’s recommendation to the City Council to approve Municipal
Code Amendment No. 19-67. This recommendation is based on the staff report, 2019 Housing
Needs Assessment and submitted comments.
VIII. APPENDICES
Appendix A: Title 14 and 17 municipal code amendments
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CHAPTER 17.10 -– RS-7R7, 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- familya mix of single-
familysingle-dwelling homes, duplexes and accessory dwelling unit homes on
standardpredominantly historic townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and
functionally related to a single- familylower density 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-familysingle-dwelling lower density 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 35-50-foot by 140-foot lots and
usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City or
commercial corridors.
(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-familysingle-dwelling residences.
C. Exempted home occupations.
D. Family day cares.
E. Group living.
F. Duplexes on lots not less than 7,000 square feet in area.
G. Accessory dwelling units.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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.
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D. Private television satellite reception dishes.
ED. 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.
BA. Art galleries and museums.
CB. Assisted living facility.
DC. Bed and breakfasts.
ED. Child daycare centers.
FE. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
GF. Community centers.
H. Duplexes (two-family dwelling) on lots greater than 10,500 square feet in area.
IG. Home occupations.
JH. Libraries.
KI. Nursing and convalescent homes.
LJ. Public housing authority offices and maintenance structures located on public housing
authority housing sites.
MK. Public parks and recreation facilities.
NL. Public utility structures.
OM. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
PN. Residential care facilities.
QO. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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, dimensional, and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all RS-7R7 zones:
Table 17.10.050-1: Area and Dimensional Requirements
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Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 7,0005,000 sf
Minimum lot width/frontage 50 35 feet
Density, minimum net n/a
Density, maximum net 1 1 units/7,000
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 3045%
Maximum site coverage 5065%
Minimum front setback 20 feet
Garage entrance setback n/a
Minimum rear setback 20 feet
Minimum side setback 7 5 feet
Minimum side setback (street) 13 feet
Minimum side setback (alley) 10 5 feet
Detached Accessory Structure Requirements
Minimum rear setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 10 feet
Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 3 feet
Maximum building height 2 Not to exceed the
primary
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structure building height
Maximum building footprint
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building
footprint
1 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 dwelling residential unit" and conditionally
approved duplexes shall be exempt from density limitations.
2 A 25% height bonus is available if the detached structure is within the building
envelope required of a principal structure in the zone that the property is located.
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 as specified in
Title 15 PAMC.
B. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios
and other surfaces is designed to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements in
Chapter 5 of the City of Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines manual,
portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC
17.94.135 for exemptions.)
C. Conditional uses shall comply with the development standards in subsection 17.94.065.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 2, 12/20/2016; 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)
17.10.060 - 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 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part),
12/22/1970)
17.10.070 - 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 17.94.065); provided that
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official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings
and structures are exempt from these restrictions.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
CHAPTER 17.11 - RS-9R9, 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 single-dwelling homes on
larger than standard historic townsite-size lots. Uses that are compatible with and functionally
related to a single-familysingle-dwelling 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-familylower density residential neighborhoods with minimum
7550-foot front lot lines and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large
rectangular blocks and usually located on the perimeter of the developed town center and
originally platted neighborhoods.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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-familysingle-dwelling residences.
C. Exempted home occupations.
D. Family day care centers.
E. Group living.
F. Duplexes on lots not less than 9,000 square feet in area.
G. Accessory dwelling units
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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.
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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:
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.
FC. Swimming pools and cabanas.
GD. 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.
CA. Art galleries and museums.
DB. Assisted living facility.
EC. Bed and breakfasts.
DF. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
EG. Community centers.
FH. Child day-care centers.
I. Duplexes on lots not less than 14,000 square feet in area.
J. Libraries.
GK. Nursing and convalescent homes.
HL. Public parks and recreation facilities.
IM. Public utility structures.
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JN. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
KO. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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)
Subject to the provisions of Section 17.94.070, "Development Standards for Accessory
Residential Units."
17.11.050 - Area, dimensional, and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all RS-9R9 zones:
Table 17.11.050-1: Area and Dimensional Requirements
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 96,750 sf
Minimum lot width/frontage 75 50 feet
Density, minimum net n/a
Density, maximum net1 1 units/9,000
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 430%
Maximum site coverage 650%
Minimum front setback 25 feet
Garage entrance setback n/a
Minimum rear setback 25 feet
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Minimum side setback 7 feet
Minimum side setback (street) 13 feet
Minimum side setback (alley) 10 7 feet
Detached Accessory Structure Requirements
Minimum rear setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 10 feet
Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 3 feet
Maximum building height 1
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building height
Maximum building footprint
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building
footprint
1 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.
2 A 25% height bonus is available if the detached structure is within the building envelope
required of a principal structure in the zone that the property is located.
B. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios
and other surfaces is designed to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements in
Chapter 5 of the City of Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines manual,
portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC
17.94.135 for exemptions.)
C. Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall comply with the development standards in
17.94.065 PAMC.
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(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 3, 12/20/2016; 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 17.94.065 PAMC);
provided that official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning signs for public
utility buildings and structures are exempt from these restrictions.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
CHAPTER 17.12 - RS-11R11, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY
17.12.010 - Purpose.
This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve suburban sized single-
family single-dwelling 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-familysingle-dwelling 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- familylower density 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-familysingle-dwelling residences.
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C. Exempted home occupations.
D. Family day care centers.
E. Group living.
F. Accessory dwelling units.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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.
3. A minimum five-foot high fence is installed on property lines.
E. Private television satellite reception dishes.
CF. Swimming pools and cabanas.
DG. 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.
B. Commercial nurseries and greenhouses.
CA. Art galleries and museums.
DB. Assisted living facility.
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EC. Bed and breakfasts.
FD. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
GE. Community centers.
HF. Child day-care centers and pre-schools.
IG. Duplexes. (16,50011,000 square feet).
JH. Hospices.
K. Libraries.
LI. Nursing and convalescent homes.
MJ. Public parks and recreation facilities.
KN. Public utility structures.
O. Public and private schools.
LP. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
MQ. Residential care facilities.
NR. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
17.12.050 - Area, dimensional, and density requirements.
A. The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all RS-11R11 zones:
Table 17.12.050-1: Area and Dimensional Requirements
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 119,000 sf
Minimum lot width/frontage 75 65 feet
Density, minimum net n/a
Density, maximum net1 1 units/11,000
Maximum building height 30 feet
Maximum lot coverage 30%
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Maximum site coverage 50%
Minimum front setback 205 feet
Garage entrance setback n/a
Minimum rear setback 25 feet
Minimum side setback 7 feet
Minimum side setback (street) 13 feet
Minimum side setback (alley) 710 feet
Detached Accessory Structure Requirements
Minimum rear setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 10 feet
Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 3 feet
Maximum building height 1 2
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building height
Maximum building footprint
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building
footprint
1 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 dwelling unit" and approved duplexes
shall be exempt from density limitations.
12 A 25% height bonus is available if the detached structure is within the building
envelope required of a principal structure in the zone that the property is located.
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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, as specified in
Title 15 PAMC.
B. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios
and other surfaces is designed to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements in
Chapter 5 of the City of Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines manual,
portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC
17.94.135 for exemptions.)
C. Conditional uses. Conditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in PAMC
17.94.065.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 4, 12/20/2016; 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 17.94.065); provided that
official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings
and structures are exempt from these restrictions.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)
ATTACHMENT A
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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. 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 that incorporate residential uses are encouraged
in this zone.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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.
A. Apartments. 1 [] 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.
B. Apartment buildings.
C. Art galleries, and museums and aquariums.
D. Artisan manufacturing. 2 [] Located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented
use adjoining the building's entrance on a street is required.
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.
J. Community centers.
K. Drug stores, pharmacies.
L. Short term rental.
M. Food and beverage establishments, such as restaurants and cafeterias.
N. Food item retail sales, such as bakery shops, delicatessens and grocery stores.
O. Libraries.
P. Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
Q. Medical supply stores.
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R. Nursing and convalescent homes.
S. Personal service facilities, such as barber and beauty shops.
T. Public parks and recreation facilities.
U. Repair services, such as appliance repair, shoe repair and TV and stereo repair services.
V. Self-service laundries.
W. Specialty shops such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle,
book, computer, toy, and retail pet stores.
X. Small animal veterinary offices.
Y. Existing single-dwelling residences.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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)
Footnotes:
--- () ---
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.
--- () ---
For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the
building's entrance on a street is required.
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. 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. Hotels, motels and hostels.
F. Off-street parking structures and lots.
G. Self-service car washes.
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H. Clubs and lodges.
I. Utility buildings and structures.
J. Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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. The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all CN zones:
Table 17.21.200-1: Area and Dimensional Requirements
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 5,000 sf
Minimum lot width/frontage 50 feet
Maximum building height 35 feet
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Maximum site coverage 80%
Minimum front setback
15 feet from any alley or
adjacent residential
zone
Garage entrance setback
Minimum rear setback
Minimum side setback
Minimum side setback (street) n/a
Minimum side setback (alley) 15 feet
Detached Accessory Structure Requirements
Minimum rear setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 15 feet from any alley or
adjacent residential
zone Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot
Maximum building height 1
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building height
Maximum building footprint
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building
footprint
ATTACHMENT A
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1 A 25% height bonus is available if the detached structure is within the building envelope
required of a principal structure in the zone that the property is located.
B. In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, driveways, sidewalks, patios and
other surfaces is designed to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements in Chapter 5 of
the City of Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines manual, portions of the
project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for
exemptions.)
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 9, 12/20/2016; 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.
C. A five-foot sidewalk accompanied by a minimum five-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 tree landscaping of at least two trees for each group
of six or fewer parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required
perimeter landscaping. Vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet landscaping
requirements. 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
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approval by the Director of Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this
requirement when site constraints deem necessary. Refer to 15.20.070.B.6 and
15.20.080.A.4 PAMC for appropriate pruning and vegetation management techniques.
G. Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight
consecutive parking spaces. Islands with vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet
landscaping requirements and may exceed maximum eight consecutive 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. 3572 § 9, 12/20/2016; 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. Apartments. 1 [] 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.
B. Apartment buildings.
C. Art galleries, museums and aquariums.
D. Artisan manufacturing. 2 []For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-
oriented use adjoining the building's entrance on a street is required.
E. Short term rental.
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 daycares.
K. 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.
O. Food item retail sales, such as bakery shops, delicatessens, grocery stores and supermarkets.
ATTACHMENT A
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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.
X. Repair services, such as appliance repair, furnishings repair, shoe repair and TV and stereo
repair services.
Y. Self-service 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.
DD. Existing single-dwelling residences.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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)
Footnotes:
--- () ---
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.
--- () ---
For uses located on the ground floor, a high volume, pedestrian-oriented use adjoining the
building's entrance on a street is required.
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)
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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.
C. Fire stations.
D. Frozen food or cold storage lockers.
E. Funeral homes and mortuaries.
F. Hotels, motels and hostels.
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. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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. The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all CSD zones:
Table 17.22.200-1: Area and Dimensional Requirements
Measurement Type Limit
Minimum lot area 1 n/a
Minimum lot width/frontage 50 feet
Maximum building height 35 feet
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Maximum site coverage 80%
Minimum front setback
15 feet from any alley or
adjacent residential
zone 2
Garage entrance setback
Minimum rear setback
Minimum side setback
Minimum side setback (street) n/a
Minimum side setback (alley) 15 feet
Detached Accessory Structure Requirements
ATTACHMENT A
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Minimum rear setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot 15 feet from any alley or
adjacent residential
zone Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third
of the lot
Maximum building height 3
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building height
Maximum building footprint
Not to exceed the
primary
structure building
footprint
1 All newly created lots shall have a minimum area adequate to provide for required
setbacks and parking.
2 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.
3 A 25% height bonus is available if the detached structure is within the building envelope
required of a principal structure in the zone that the property is located.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 10, 12/20/2016; 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)
17.22.210 - Off-street parking.
(See Chapter 14.40 PAMC.)
(Ord. 2797 § 4, 2/11/1994)
17.22.230 - 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 five-foot sidewalk accompanied by a minimum five-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 tree landscaping of at least two trees, for each group
of six or fewer parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required
perimeter landscaping. Vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet landscaping
requirements. 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. Refer to 15.20.070.B.6 and
15.20.080.A.4 PAMC for appropriate pruning and vegetation management techniques.
G. Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight
consecutive parking spaces. Islands with vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet
landscaping requirements and may exceed maximum eight consecutive 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. 3572 § 10, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord.
2797 § 4, 2/11/1994)
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CHAPTER 17.94 - GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
17.94.010 - Foregoing regulations subject to this chapter.
The foregoing regulations pertaining to the several zones shall be subject to the general
provisions, conditions, and exceptions contained in this chapter.
(Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 1, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.020 - Lot area not to be reduced, exceptions.
A. No lot area shall be so reduced or diminished that the lot area, lot width, yards or other
unobstructed spaces shall be less than prescribed by these regulations for the zone in which
it is located, nor shall the residential density be increased in any manner except in conformity
with the regulations.
B. For the purpose of encouraging the construction of off-street parking space under or within
buildings rather than in rear, side or front yards, the following exceptions to minimum lot
areas shall be permitted:
For each ten-foot by 20-foot area to be permanently reserved and used for a parking space
under or within a building, a lot area credit of 300 square feet shall be permitted. Said lot
area credit can be deducted from the required minimum lot area, or can be used to
increase a proportional number of permitted dwelling units in motels and multi-family
structures. Said lot area credit, however, shall not apply to the reduction of any building
line setbacks.
C. De minimis variance: Adjustment to lot area no more than 2% of the minimum lot size
established by the underlying zone.
(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2666 § 8 (part),
1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 2, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.030 - Use of lots or parcels containing more than minimum required lot area.
When a single lot contains 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 PAMC Title 16. 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. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; 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)
17.94.040 - Yards to be enclosed within a solid fence.
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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.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/201)
Editor's note— Ord. 3577 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, deleted § 17.94.040 entitled
"Measurement of front and side yards", and enacted a new section as set out herein. The
former § 17.94.040 derived from Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2238 § 5,
adopted Jan. 3, 1989; and Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 22, 1970.
17.94.050 - 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.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/201)
17.94.060 - Yard requirements for property abutting half-streets or streets designated by an
official control.
A. A building or structure shall not be erected on a lot that abuts a street having only a portion
of its required width dedicated and where no part of such dedication would normally revert
to said lot if the street were vacated, unless the yards provided and maintained in connection
with such building or structure have a width or depth of that portion of the lot needed to
complete the road width plus the width or depth of the yards required on the lot by these
regulations.
B. This section applies to all zones.
C. Where an official control adopted pursuant to law includes plans for widening of existing
streets, the connecting of existing streets, or the establishment of new streets, the
placement of buildings and the maintenance of yards, where required by these regulations,
shall relate to the future street boundaries as determined by said official control.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 7, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 §
1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.065 - Development standards for conditional uses in residential zoning.
ATTACHMENT A
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TABLE A
CONDITIONAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES
THAT HAVE SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Uses Lot Area Lot
Width
Yard Requirements Lot
Coverage
Signs Per
Site Front Interior
Side
Corner
Side Rear
Art Galleries and
museums * * * * * * *
10 sq. ft.
unlit or
indirectly lit
Bed and breakfasts
in R7, R9, and R11
See PAMC
Chapter
17.18
* * * * * *
Two 5 sq.
ft. signs
indirectly lit
Child daycare 7,000 sq.
ft. * * * * * 0 5 sq. ft.
unlit
Churches or other
places of worship
25,000 sq.
ft.
100
ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35
ft. 0
24 sq. ft. of
reader
board
signage
indirectly lit
Communication
transmission
structures, radio/TV
stations and towers
* * * * * * * 10 sq. ft.
unlit
Duplexes:
RS-7 Zone 10,500 sq.
ft. 75 ft. * * * * * *
RS-9 Zone 14,000 sq.
ft.
100
ft.
Libraries ½ acre 100
ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35
ft. * 10 sq. ft.
unlit
Nursing,
convalescent
homes, assisted
living facilities
1 acre 200
ft. 30 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 40
ft. * 10 sq. ft.
unlit
Public parks and
recreation facilities 20 sq. ft.
unlit
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Public utility
structures
9,000 sq.
ft. 75 ft. 25 ft. 8 ft. 25 ft. 10
ft. * 20 sq. ft.
unlit
Public and private schools:
Elementary schools
5 acres + 1
acre per
ea. 100
students
40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40
ft. 25% 100 sq. ft.
Middle, Jr. and Sr.
high schools
10 acres +
1 acre per
ea. 100
students
40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40
ft. 25% 100 sq. ft.
Private school 20,000 sq.
ft.
100
ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40 ft. 40
ft. 25%
24 sq. ft.
reader
board
indirectly lit
* See applicable zone for minimum standards
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)
17.94.070 - Development standards for an accessory dwelling residential unit (ARUADU).
An ARU, in any zone, shall comply with the following development standards:
A. Configuration. An ARU may be located either within, attached to, or detached from the
primary structure housing the primary single-family residence.
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. 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 percent 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.
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F. Scale and visual subordination. The ARU shall be visually subordinate to the primary
unit. If the ARU is located with an existing residence, there can only be one main
entrance located on the primary street-facing facade of the single-family residential
structure, unless the residence contained additional entrances before the ARU was
proposed. An exception to this regulation is an entrance that does not have access from
the ground, such as an entrance from a balcony or deck. Detached ARUs are exempt
from this standard.
1. Building height and footprint: If the ARU is detached from the primary single-family
residence, it must abide by the building height and footprint of the particular zone
where the ARU is located.
G. Parking. One additional off-street parking space is required for the ARU. The off-street
parking requirements set forth in Chapter 14.40 shall be provided or maintained for the
primary residence in addition to the ARU required parking.
H. 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.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)
Editor's note— Ord. 3577 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, renumbered the former § 17.94.070 as §
17.94.075 and enacted a new § 17.94.070 as set out herein. The historical notation has
been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.
17.94.075 - Exception to yard requirement.
When the side lot line of a lot in any zone adjoins the side lot line of a lot in a more restrictive
zone, the adjoining side yard for such lot shall not be less than the minimum side yard required
in the more restrictive zone.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2238
§ 8, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
Note— See the editor's note to § 17.94.070.
17.94.080 - Yard and unobstructed space regulations.
Except as provided in this chapter, every required yard and unobstructed space shall be open
and unobstructed from the ground to the sky. No yard or unobstructed space provided around
any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of these Regulations shall be
considered as providing a yard or unobstructed space on an adjoining lot or parcel whereon a
building is to be erected.
ATTACHMENT A
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(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 9, 1/3/1983;
Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.090 - Vision clearance.
Vision clearance standards are located in Chapter 3.14 of the Urban Service Standards and
Guidelines
All corner and reverse corner lots shall maintain a triangular area within which no tree, fence,
shrub, wall or other physical obstruction shall be permitted higher than 30 inches above the
established grade for vision safety purposes. Said triangular area shall be measured as follows:
A. Street intersections. At any intersection of two street rights-of-way, two sides of said
triangular area shall extend 20 feet along both right-of-way lines, measured from their
point of intersection.
B. Street and alley intersections. At any intersection of street and alley rights-of-way, two
sides of said triangular area shall extend ten feet along both rights-of-way, measured
from their point of intersection.
C. Street and driveway intersections. At any intersection of a street right-of-way and a
driveway, the sides of each required triangular area shall extend ten feet along the
street right-of-way line and 20 feet along the edge of the driveway, measured from the
point of intersection of each side of the driveway and the street right-of-way line.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord.
2238 § 10, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.100 - Driveways.
Width, location and number of curb-cuts for driveways per lot shall be as specified in the City of
Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual.
(Ord. 3572 § 23, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord.
2238 § 11, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.110 - 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.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)
17.94.120 - Permitted intrusions into required yards.
The following intrusions may project into any required yards:
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A. A. Fireplace structures not wider than eight feet measured in the general direction of
the wall of which it is a part
A.B. and exterior Exterior residential elevators not greater than three feet in depth nor
wider than eight feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part.
BC. Unenclosed, uncovered or covered porches, terraces, or landings, when not extending
above the first floor of the building, may extend not more than six feet into the front
yard setback, eight feet into the rear yard setback and three feet into the side yard
setback. Open railing or grillwork in conformance with the International Building Code
may be constructed around any such porch, terrace or landing.
CD. Planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding 30 inches in height may extend a
maximum of three feet into any required front yard.
DE. Porches, decks, platforms, walks, driveways, etc., not more than 30 inches above
grade.
EF. Eaves with a maximum overhang of 30 inches.
FG. Detached accessory buildings within the rear one-third of a lot are permitted not closer
than three feet to side nor ten feet to rear property lines or alleys.
(Ord. No. 3441, § 10, 11-15-2011; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord.
2636 § 15, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2488 § 1 (part), 5/27/1988; Ord. 2238 § 13, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.130 - Lot coverage exemptions.
The following shall be exempt from the maximum lot coverage requirements of any zone:
A. Sidewalks, driveways, and uncovered off-street parking spaces.
B. The first 30 inches of eaves.
C. Uncovered swimming pools and hot tubs.
D. Uncovered, unenclosed decks and platforms not more than 30 inches above grade.
E. Systems that allow the infiltration of stormwater into the underlying soils, such as
permeable pavement and bioretention facilities, are not counted against lot coverage
calculations.
F. A professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington is required to perform
infiltration assessment for sites which add 5,000 square feet or more of new or replaced
hard surface area.
All applicants seeking exemptions under this section are required to participate in a pre-
application project review meeting with City staff. A professional engineer licensed in the State
of Washington is required to perform infiltration assessment for sites which add 5,000 square
feet or more of new or replaced hard surface area.
ATTACHMENT A
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(Ord. 3572 § 23, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3343 § 9, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2668 § 10
(part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2488 § 1 (part), 5/27/1988; Ord. 2238 § 14, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.135 -– Stormwater Site coverage exemptions.
Systems that are not hard surfaces and allow the infiltration of stormwater into the underlying
soils, such as bioretention facilities, are exempt from the maximum site coverage requirements
of any zone.
All applicants seeking exemptions under this section are required to participate in a pre-
application review meeting with City staff. A professional engineer licensed in the State of
Washington is required to perform infiltration assessment for sites which add 5,000 square feet
or more of new or replaced hard surface area.
(Ord. 3572 § 23, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3343 § 9, 1/1/2009)
17.94.140 - Walls and fences.
In all residential zones a wall or fence shall be no taller than four feet within the front building
setback area, provided that a height of six feet is permitted within the front setback area if the
top two feet is constructed of material that is at least 50 percent open work. The fence height
may be a maximum six feet between the front setback line and mid- point of the lot. The fence
height may be a maximum of eight feet from the mid- point of a lot to the rear property line,
provided that the top two feet is constructed of a material that is at least 25 percent open
(Note: lattice is 25 percent open). All vision clearance requirements per section 17.94.090
(driveways, street and alley corners) shall be maintained. The finished side (side without the
support) of a fence must face the neighboring property or if on a corner lot must face the street
if on a corner lot. Fence post supports may contain a decorative cap that does not exceed six
inches above the maximum fence height. Fences taller than six feet in height require a building
permit.
A maximum fence height of six feet is permitted in commercial zones. Barbed wire or electric
fencing is allowed only above the top of fence that is solid or is chain link and is at least six feet
tall.
ATTACHMENT A
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(Ord. No. 3441 § 11, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2954 § 2, 3/28/1997; Ord. 2861 §
1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2238 § 15, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1
(part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.150 - Storage of merchandise or vehicles in yards and rights-of-way.
A. In residential and commercial zones, the storage of merchandise, appliances or vehicles in
front or side yards shall be prohibited; provided, however, that car dealerships, boat sales,
lumber yards, nurseries, and car rental services shall be exempt from this requirement.
B. In no zone shall the storage of any articles or vehicles be permitted to extend into public
rights-of-way.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 10 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord.
2390 § 1, 5/30/1986; Ord. 2238 § 16, 1/3/1983; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)
17.94.155 - Use of residential streets.
Subject to any other regulation of the use of streets under this Code, no owner or occupant of
land abutting a public street, which land or street is in a residential zone or is the boundary of a
residential zone, may use such street for the habitual or overnight parking or storage of
commercial motor vehicles or trailers. Excepted from this prohibition is the parking on the
street of one commercially used vehicle that is driven to and from the work placeworkplace by
the owner or occupant of the dwelling unit.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2862, 4/14/1995)
17.94.170 - Exception to height requirement.
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 not intended for human
occupancy or the provision of additional habitable space; provided that mechanical equipment
ATTACHMENT A
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rooms and screening are set back at least ten feet from the edge of the roof and do not exceed
ten feet in height.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)
17.94.175 - Exceptions to area requirements.
For the purpose of encouraging the construction of off-street parking under or within a building
rather than in rear, side, or front yards, the following exceptions to minimum lot areas shall be
permitted.
For each ten-foot by 20-foot area to be permanently reserved and used for a parking space
under or within a building, a lot area credit of 300 square feet shall be permitted. Said lot area
credit can be deducted from the required minimum lot area, orarea or can be used to increase
a proportional number of permitted dwelling units in motels and multi-family structures.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)
17.94.180 - Minor deviations.
A. A minor deviation from front, side, and rear yard setbacks, lot coverage, and height
requirements established in this title may be granted by the Director of Community and
Economic Development in accordance with the provisions of this section.
B. A minor deviation may be granted if all of the following findings are made:
1. The granting of the minor deviation is consistent with the purpose of the zone in which
the property is located and the project is otherwise consistent with the requirements of
said zone.
2. Because of special circumstance, the strict application of the zoning ordinance results
in an undue hardship upon the applicant.
3. The minor deviation 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
4. The minor deviation is not greater than ten percent of the requirement being deviated
from.
5. The site has been posted and adjacent property owners notified 15 days prior to
approval of the minor deviation.
C. Any applications that are not granted a minor deviation by the Director of Community and
Economic Development pursuant to this section must obtain a variance through the City's
normal variance procedure as set forth in Chapter 2.52 PAMC.
(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2956 § 4, 4/25/1997)
17.94.185 - Non-zoned annexation areas.
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Any area not zoned by the City prior to annexation shall automatically upon annexation be
classified and subject to the provisions, restrictions, and requirements of the zone most
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan as determined by the City.
(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)
17.94.190 - Exceptions, variances and adjustments to stormwater requirements.
A. Exceptions/variances (exceptions) to the stormwater development minimum requirements
may be granted by the Director of Community and Economic Development following legal
public notice of an application for an exception or variance, legal public notice of the
Director's decision on the application, and written findings of fact that documents the
Director's determination to grant an exception.
The Director may grant an exception to stormwater development minimum requirements if
such application imposes a severe and unexpected economic hardship. To determine whether
the application imposes a severe and unexpected economic hardship on the project applicant,
the applicant must provide written documentation considering the following:
1. The current (pre-project) use of the site; and
2. How the application of the minimum requirement(s) restricts the proposed use of the
site compared to the restrictions that existed prior to the adoption of the minimum
requirements; and
3. The possible remaining uses of the site if the exception were not granted; and
4. The uses of the site that would have been allowed prior to the adoption of the minimum
requirements; and
5. A comparison of the estimated amount and percentage of value loss as a result of the
minimum requirements versus the estimated amount and percentage of value loss as a
result of requirements that existed prior to adoption of the minimum requirements; and
6. The feasibility for the owner to alter the project to apply the minimum requirements.
B. The Director shall consider and document with findings of fact the applicant's request. In
addition the Director shall determine and document the exception meets the following
criteria: the exception will not increase risk to the public health and welfare, nor be injurious
to other properties in the vicinity and/or downstream, and to the quality of waters of the
state; and the exception is the least possible exception that could be granted to comply with
the intent of the stormwater development minimum requirements.
C. Adjustments to the minimum requirements may be granted by the Director provided that a
written finding of fact is prepared, that addresses the following:
1. The adjustment provides substantially equivalent environmental protection.
2. Based on sound engineering practices, the objectives of safety, function, environmental
protection and facility maintenance, are met.
ATTACHMENT A
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(Ord. 3568 § 2, 12/20/2016)
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