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August 28, 2024
6:00 - 8:00PM
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th
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I.CALLTOORDER
II.ROLLCALL
III.PUBLICCOMMENT
IV.APPROVALOFMINUTES
Minutes of the July 24, 2024 RegularMeeting
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V.ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSIONITEMS/PUBLICHEARING
1.Action: Municipal Code Amendment 24-95 Manufactured Home Definition
change. Staff presentation on Title 17 definition change to manufactured homes and
Planning Commission recommendation to City Council.
2.Action: Municipal Code Amendment 24-88 Minor Deviation standards and
procedure change. Staff presentation on amendments to Chapters17.94 and 17.96
PAMC and Planning Commission recommendation to City Council.
3.Discussion Item: Municipal Code Amendment for the regulation of mobile and
itinerate vendors. Presentation of the staff report providing key code updates for
mobile vendors permitting and regulations.
VI.STAFF UPDATES
1.Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
2.September 10 UAC Joint Meeting
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3.8Street Traffic Improvements Update
4.MonthlyBuilding Report
5.Monthly Housing Report
6.Monthly Builders Round Table Report
7.Monthly Natural Resources Report
8.Monthly Land Use Permitting Report
VII.SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
VIII.REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
IX.ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING COMMISSIONMEETING
Port Angeles, Washington
July24, 2024
This meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting.
CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING
Chair Youngcalled the regular meeting of the Port Angeles Planning Commission to order at 6:05p.m.
ROLLCALL
Planning Commission ChairYoung,Vice ChairFlemming,Commissioners: Smith, Schorr, Stanley, Steiger.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:Community and Economic Development Director Shannen Cartmel, Planning Supervisor Ben
Braudrick,Associate Planner Chloe, Housing Administrator EthanWalker,Senior Development Services Specialist
PatBartholick.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, Port Angeles resident
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Concerned with the amount of public comment that may be missed regarding the 8Street paving and bike lanesand
vacant and blighted properties notbeing onthe agenda.The information about the fees provided by the mobile and
itinerate vendors is not complete. Request that in the future include fees in the provided packet.
Steven Pelayo,Business Owner
Concerned about the building permit data showing some pickup in multi-family and ADU but a collapse in single-
family housing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve: Vice Chair Flemming.
Motion Seconded: Commissioner Steiger.
Motion Passed unanimously, 6-0, through a consent vote.
ACTION ITEMS/DISCUSSION ITEMS/PUBLIC HEARING
Discussion Item:
Municipal Code Amendment for the regulation of mobile and itinerate vendors. The presentation of the staff report
providesbackground on how mobile vendors are currently regulated and design standards and zoning regulations to
consider.
Commissioner Discussion:
Commissioner Flemming: Would like the presentation publicly available along with the packet. Concerned about the
timeline, could this code amendment move faster than the proposed 7-month time frame.
Commissioner Smith: Inquired about businesslicenses in the cityand listed concerns for the cottage industry, bake
sales, and other sales and business forms. Questioned the clarity of the current procedures and the presented options.
Recommendedlooking at the rules of Clallam County Health Department. Over feels that this is adding a layer of red
tape for food trucks andis frustrated with the item at hand. Stressed the importance of speaking to vendors.
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Staff Response: Briefly discussed business licenses. Explained that the purpose of this discussion is to identify the
different ways the different business types of businesses,how, where, and when they can operate. Stakeholder
meetings.
Commissioner Stanley:Agreed with Commissioner Flemmings comments. Would like to see a deregulation process.
Would like to see a fee structure that is not the same as the brick and mortar, and potentially paying more.
Commissioner Young:Agreed with Stanley and Flemming on the fewer regulations and faster process. Questioned if
other jurisdictions differentiated the permitting process based on location, for example, if they operated on-site and in
conjunction with another business. Staff answered yes, each jurisdiction had a different way of permitting this;
Sequim, for example, the truck had to be moved each night.
Commissioner Flemming: Point of order for a commissioner discussion. Made a point to keep the community vision
upheld or make the vendors ecstatic. It's 100% deregulation but warns of the Wild West version. Simplify the forms
of businesses to three versus having five different forms. Concerns about form and uses during code creation.
Commissioner Smith: Fan of food trucks, have lots specific for rotating vendors, some cities invite the food trucks in.
Health clearances, and a one-night pass if you have a valid food handlers permit, etc. In support of deregulation, and
stated that starting with restrictions is the wrong thing, and recommends that we should start with an invitation.
Commissioner Steiger: Thinking about music on the pier with food trucks. Are there problems or concerns with
existing and already operating food trucks?
Staff: Listed the permitted trucks, and yes, there is a problem that the County Health Department has concerns about
waste disposal and grey water.
Commissioner Steiger: Interestedinkeeping itas simple as possible.
Commissioner Smith: Would liketo invite food trucks to the city under her conditional use permit.
Commissioner Stanley: Consider limiting the number of regulations, similar to brick and mortar businesses.
Commissioner Flemming: Limitwhile still regulating the most
important items.
Discussion Item:
Comprehensive Plan Visioning Survey. Survey and discussion activity for Commissioners to provide feedback on the
draft vision statement for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update.
Commissioner Discussion:
Commissioner Stieger: The lack of housing is a linchpin of growth. Loves seeing the creative solutions.
Commissioner Flemming: Keeping with the idea that the local economy is driven by local business owners appealing
to local residents. Heavily encouraged finding what we can do well and that will directly impact the constituents.
Commissioner Smith: People feel detached from the city's updates and the comprehensive plan. The city needs to
rebuild trust with the citizens and make them feel heard.
Commissioner Stanley:Drill into details into housing solutions.
Commissioner Young:Becoming a tourist economy, how do we keep local businesses competitive in the changing
market?
Commissioner Smith: We need to identify who we are and where we want to go as a city. Missing an identity.
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Commissioner Flemming: There is roughly 100 people growth per year, recycling people in and out. With the
comprehensive plan, where do we expect to be, and how can we capture and plan to support growth? We must be
strategic in what we do.
Commissioner Smith: The based
a community.
Commissioner Stanley: concerned and confused by the lack of economic investment. We need to focus on housing;
the comprehensive plan does not need to be focused heavily on it. Would like more housing solutions and planning
commission meetings focused on housing.
Motions made:
Commissioner Smith made a motion to have public comment at the beginning and the end of each meeting.
Commissioner Flemming Seconded.
No discussion.
Motion passed unanimously, 6-0, through a rollcall vote.
Schorr motioned for a recess.
STAFF UPDATES
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
Planning SupervisorBraudrickgave a brief update about the upcoming public engagement opportunities.
UAC Joint Meeting
Planning SupervisorBraudrick's steps to planning the meeting are being made, and updates areto come.
Monthly Building Report
Senior Development Services Specialist Pat Bartholick gave a brief comparison of the monthly building report to
last year's monthly report.
Monthly Housing Report
Planner Walkergave a brief update about affordable housing programs. To date, 14 fee waiver permits have been
issued.
Monthly Builders Round Table Report
Community and Economic Development Director Shannen Cartmel gave a brief update on permits and processing
to make things better and easier.
Monthly Natural Resources Report
None given.
Monthly Land Use Permitting Report
None given.
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COMMISSIONREPORTS
Commissioner Flemming mentionedPaul Forrestand theCity Shade Program. He gave more details regarding the
presentationto City Council. Suggested that the Cityconsider fruit trees in landscaping and the benefits it can have
on the community. Recognized the McKinley mill shutdown, how it will affect our economic diversity, and how we
need to find ways to keep the local employees here.
Commissioner Stieger did not have a report due to the holiday for the housing solutions committee but made two
motions.
Motion made:
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Commissioner Steiger made a motion requesting a report with an update on the 8Street paving project.
Commissioner Smith Seconded.
Chair Young recognized that this might be out of the planning staff's prevue and maybe a public works project.
Motion passed unanimously, 6-0, through a consent vote.
Motions made:
Commissioner Steiger made a motion to have all documentation printed in black and white and use color when
necessary.
Commissioner Flemming Seconded.
Commissioner Smith voiced concerns about still having large packets printed out.
Chair Young reassured that they would still be printed.
Commissioner Steiger added that color when possible.
Commissioner Stanley voiced concerns about maps and other graphics.
Commissioner Flemming amended the motion to include all text-and text-based documents.
Commissioner Smith seconded.
Motion passed unanimously, 6-0, through a consent vote.
Motions made:
Amended motion to include all text-and text-based documents printed in black and white.
Motion passed unanimously, 6-0, through a consent vote.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT
John Ralston, City Resident.
Would like the second comment period to be anorm.
Steven Pelayo, a business owner in the city, county resident
Voiced concerns about the limitations of the small-town feel. Voiced concerns about the execution of the
comprehensive plan. Voiced concerns about the housing action plan and whether we are setting achievable goals. We
need all types of housing and are concerned about affordable housing. Stressed to see a large apartment complex and
a variety of housing types.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Youngmotioned to adjournthe meeting at 8:03p.m.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.
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Chair Young,ChairKari Martinez-Bailey,City Clerk
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TO:Planning Commission
FROM:The Community and Economic Development Department
DATE:Wednesday,August 28, 2024
RE:Municipal Code Update (MCA) 24-95 for Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes, and Park Models –
Review of Pit Set Requirements
I.BACKGROUND
This memorandum outlines the need for a critical update to the Municipal Code concerning installing
manufactured homes, mobile homes, and park models. The focus is on addressing the challenges and cost
implications associated with the current pit set requirement and proposing adjustments to align with state
regulations and support affordable housing initiatives.
II.CODIFICATION GOALS AND RESULTS
The need to eliminate the pit set requirement for mobile, manufactured, and park model homes stems from the
City’s commitment to supportingaffordable dwellings. As the cost of installing these alternative homes has
increased dramatically, the pit set method—entailing substantial concrete foundation and excavation
expenses—is no longer practical. By adopting WAC 296-1501-0310 methods, the City can cut installation costs
dramatically, aligning with practices already embraced by other local jurisdictions.
1.Issues with Pit Set Installation
The pit set method, where a manufactured home is installed in a lower excavation on the property, presents
several significant issues:
Water Accumulation: The lower installation point makes pit set homes prone to water accumulation,
which can lead to mold and rot. These issues pose serious health and maintenance concerns for
homeowners.
Drainage and Foundation Costs: To address water accumulation, a complex drainage system must be
installed, and the requirement for a concrete foundation further complicates the process. These added
requirements contribute to higher installation costs.
2.Cost Implications
Given the rising cost of housing, it is crucial to find cost-effective methods for manufactured home installation.
Currently, the city has been working to make single-family dwellings more affordable, but the cost of pit set
installations remains a significant barrier:
Increased Installation Costs: The pit set method, with its associated concrete foundation and excavation
costs, can add between $15,000 and $20,000 to the total installation expense. This substantial cost
increase undermines the city’s efforts to support affordable housing.
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III.OTHER COUNTY AND STATE REGULATIONS
The proposed update aligns with state requirements set forth in WAC 296-1501-0310, which governs acceptable
installation practices for manufactured homes. Other local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) are already
adopting these methods, which significantly reduce costs and simplify the installation process.
IV.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend the adoption of the proposed code to the City Council.
This would:
Reduce Costs: Allowing alternative installation methods would help lower the overall cost of
manufactured home installation, making housing more affordable for residents.
Decrease Hazards: Removing the pit set requirement would reduce the risks associated with water
accumulation and complex drainage systems.
Maintain Flexibility: This change does not prohibit the pit set method if desired; it simply provides more
cost-effective and less hazardous alternatives.
1)To address these issues and better support affordable housing goals, it is recommended that the Municipal
Code be updated to remove the pit set and foundation requirement for manufactured homes.
2)Ask staff any questions and discuss any changes or alternatives to the staff-provided draft code amendment
with applicable motions to approve those recommended changes.
3)Make a final motion to recommend the code amendment to the City Council with any changes approved by the
Planning Commission.
V.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1.Exhibit A: Proposed Port Angeles Municipal Code (PAMC) 14.04 Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes,
and Park Models moving the building requirements of Manufactured Homes from the definitions to the
Buildings and Constructions PAMC Chapter 14.
2.Exhibit B: Revised 17.08.070 (A) and (I) to align with the State Definition of Manufactured Homes and
Mobile Homes but maintain the definition as it in zoning definitions as it is utilized throughout PAMC
Chapter 17.
3.Exhibit C: Revised 17.08.085 (B) to align with the State Definition of Park Model Homes and correct
typology errors in the citation.
4.Exhibit D: Revised 17.08.100 (G) to align with new proposed PAMC and existing State definitions.
Removing manufactured home and mobile home from definition of a trailer.
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Exhibit A
Title 14 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 14.04 MANUFACTURED, MOBILE AND PARK MODEL HOMES
CHAPTER 14.04 MANUFACTURED, MOBILEAND PARK MODELHOMES
14.04.010Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards for the safe installation of Manufactured, Mobile, and Park
Model Homes.
14.04.020Definitions.
A.Manufactured home. Asingle-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which is a national preemptive building
code.
B.Mobile home. Afactory-built dwelling built before June 15, 1976, to standards other than the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C 5401 et seq.)and acceptable
under applicable state codes in effect at thetime of construction or introduction of the home into the State of
Washington.
C.Park model. Arecreational vehicle intended for permanent or semi-permanent installation, is used as an
accessory residence, and is in compliance with ANSI A119.5. See WAC 296-150P and RCW 59.30.020 for additional
information.
14.04.030Manufactured, Mobile, and Park ModelHome Requirements.
A.Manufactured, Mobile, and Park Model Homes in all locations.
1.The City adopts and incorporates herein by reference all installation standards, inspection and
enforcement rules, and other applicable provisions as now or hereafter specified in WAC Title 296-150I
and WAC 296-150M.
2.All MobileHomes, Manufactured homes, and Park Model Homeslocated within the City of Port Angeles
must bear an insignia of approval from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries,the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or the appropriate federal agency indicating
compliance with state and federal requirements.
3.MobileHomes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Modelsmust be connected to required utilities, including
water, sewer, and electrical.
4.MobileHomes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Modelsmust be served by underground electrical.
5.Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must meet the same stormwater requirements
as any other site-built home.
6.Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must adhere to the bulk and dimensional
standards established for the zoning district wherethe home is located.
7.Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Models must be placed or attached to the ground
following all manufacturerrequirements, Washington State Department of L & I requirements, and/or
any required American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for Mobile and Manufactured Home
Installations, the most current editionof ANSI 225.1or and for Park Model Home Installations, the most
current edition of ANSI119.5.
8.All transport appurtenances must be removed before the City of Port Angeles grants final occupancy.
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Exhibit B
17.08.070"M."
A.Manufactured home. A single-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which is a national preemptive
building code
Factory built, single-household 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.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;
2.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;
3.Has all transport appurtenances removed;
4.Is served by underground electrical power; and
5.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.
I.Mobile home. A factory-built dwelling built before June 15, 1976, to standards other than the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C 5401 et seq.) and acceptable
under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction orintroduction of the home into the State
of Washington. .See the definition for "Trailer, house."
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Exhibit C
17.08.085"P."
B.Park model. A recreational vehicle intended for permanent or semi-permanent installationthatis used as an
accessory residence, A mobile homeintended for permanent or semi-permanent installationand isin
compliance with ANSIA119.5.Al 19.5.See WAC 296-150Pand RCW 59.30.020for additional information.
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Exhibit D
17.08.100"T."
G.Trailer, house (automobile trailer, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or 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.
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TO:Planning Commission
FROM:The Community and Economic Development Department
DATE:Wednesday,August 28, 2024
RE:Conditional Use and Minor Deviation Permit Standards
I.BACKGROUND
Over the last eightyears the City of Port Angeles has moved towards more flexibility in its zoning
standards. The Planning Commission has assisted in providingmultiple different pathways for a project
proposal to deviate from certain standards. These deviations are typically conditionally allowedas long as
the proposer can demonstrate that the potential impacts to surrounding properties, businesses, and
residentscan or have been mitigated, and the health, safety, and welfare of the community is
appropriately maintained.
One area that has not been reviewed is how this flexibility continues to be difficult for allowedusesand
facilities that are unique enough that a pathway to reasonably deviate from zoningstandardsdoes not
exist. Whether the issue is the specific zone, the type of structure, or the unique location, current zoning
code doesnot provide an efficient or reasonable means to provide flexibility for what could be considered
better development practices.
Staff’s solution to this permitting issue is an amendment to the minor deviation code. The permitting
process can be used for proposals that are “allowed uses” in the zone they are located in, but because of
special circumstances or hardships the proposal could benefit from a change in the zoning standards. The
deviation is current set at a maximum of ten percent. A ten percent deviation from any zoning standard
is nearly imperceptible. Allowing a 35-foot-tall building and additional 3.5 feet in height or 1.5 feet closer
from a 15-foot setback, in nearly all circumstances, will not negatively affect any surrounding land uses or
the health, safety and welfare of the community.
The issue lies in a use already being listed as “allowed” in a specific zone. If the use was listed as
“conditional”, the conditional use process could be used to deviate from any zoning standards with
conditions in place to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. In certain zones, some uses (multifamily
structures, mixed use commercial structures, and public facilities) are “allowed uses” that also might not
meet the necessary criteria for an incentive to building up or out.
The proposed amendment will provide increasing standards for minor deviationsstarting with public
noticing forsimple reviews up to 20 percent, a neighborhood meeting and increased standards for a
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request up to 30 percent, and a public hearing for a request no larger than 50 percent.
Upon reviewing methods to ensure efficient and reasonable permitting practices for these unique uses,
staff found that the processes and standards for administrative conditional use permits, conditional use
permits, unclassified use permits, and minor deviations could all be updated to better facilitate proper
development. Codes from cities in Washington State of comparable size, as well as our local neighboring
municipalities were all also evaluated in the code amendment process to ensure a consistent
methodology was used.
To address these permitting standards and processes, staff is proposing amendments that include
redrafting certain sections Chapter 17.94 PAMC to ensure the conditional use, unclassified use, and minor
deviation permitting processes are easier to find and follow for applicants and staff alike.
III.CODIFICATION GOALSAND RESULTS
Staff has approached this proposal by amending the code in the following twodistinct ways:
Goal 1: Provide unique allowed uses the ability to deviate from zoning standards
Not all uses have the opportunity or flexibility to reasonably deviate from zoning standards. Some
flexibility could benefit other issues such as stormwater, provision of open space, building frontage along
a streetscape, or the allowance of a structure in a position that matches historic practices along a street
or alley that do not currently conform to current zoning standards.
Goal 2: Provide proper guidance on permitting procedures for conditional, unclassified, and minor
deviation proposals.
Current zoning code does not adequately provide procedural guidance for community members or staff.
This amendment will consolidate like processes and provide better locations for standards and procedures
of certain permit applications.
V.OTHER COUNTY AND STATE REGULATIONS
In staff’s research there were three specificinstances from the comparable cities whose code was
reviewed that supported the proposed amendments to Sections 17.94 and 17.96 PAMC:
Port Townsend – Minor Variances: Chapter 17.86.055 PTMC
Allows for a zoning variance necessary because of special circumstances thatis minor and provides criteria
that are related to existing surrounding character, density, and impact to existing uses.
Camas – Minor Variance Chapter 18.45.030 CMC
Allows for a 10modification to a numerical development standard. The approval of this variance depends
on typical variance standards and is based upon “unusual circumstances”.
Anacortes – Variances Chapter 19.38 AMC
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Provides different numerical thresholds for the granting of a variance permit based upon the percentage
of deviation that is being requested.
VI.STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission 1) ask staff any questions they may haveabout the proposed
amendment, 2) discuss any changes or alternatives to the staff provided code amendment with applicable
motions to approve those recommended changes, and 3)make a final motion to recommend the code
amendment with any changes approved by the Planning Commission.
VII.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
1.Proposed amendments to Chapter 17.94 PAMC
2.Proposed amendments to Chapter 17.96 PAMC
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Title17ZONING
CHAPTER17.94GENERALPROVISIONS,CONDITIONSANDEXCEPTIONS
CHAPTER17.94GENERALPROVISIONS,CONDITIONSANDEXCEPTIONS
17.94.010Foregoingregulationssubjecttothischapter.
Theforegoingregulationspertainingtotheseveralzonesmustbesubjecttothegeneralprovisions,conditions,
andexceptionscontainedinthischapter.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.2668§10(part),1/17/1992;Ord.2238§1,1/3/1983;Ord.1709§1(part),
12/22/1970)
17.94.020Lotareanottobereduced,exceptions.
A.Deminimisvariance:Adjustmenttothelotareaofnomorethanfivepercentoftheminimumlotsize
establishedbytheunderlyingzone.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,11/6/2019;Ord.2861§1(part),3/17/1995;Ord.2668§10(part),
rt),1/17/1992;Ord.2238§2,1/3/1983;Ord.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
1/17/1992;Ord.2666§8(pa
17.94.030Reserved.
Editor'sƓƚƷĻΛƭΜΓhƩķ͵3688§36,adoptedDec.21,2021,repealed§17.94.030entitled"Useoflotsorparcels
containingmorethanminimumrequiredlotarea,"whichderivedfrom:Ord.3577§1,adoptedMar.21,
d.2238§3,
2017;Ord.3272,adoptedFeb.16,2007;Ord.2668§10(part),adoptedJan.17,1992;Or
adoptedJan.3,1983;andOrd.1709§1(part),adoptedDec.22,1970.
17.94.040Yardstobeenclosedwithinasolidfence.
A.Everywrecking,salvage,junk,usedlumberyards,equipmentandmaterialstorageyardsmustbecompletely
enclosedwithinabuildingorwithinacontinuoussolidfencenolessthansixfeetinheightortoagreater
heightifsuchheightisneededtoscreencompletelyalltheoperationsofsuchyards.
dbuildingmaterialestablishmentsmustcontainallitemsfordisplayorsalewithinastructureor
B.Salvagean
behindasightobscuringfencenotlessthansixfeetinheight.Nopartofanyrequiredfront,sideorrearyard
setbacksmustbeusedforthesaleordisplayofanysaiditems.
88§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
(Ord.36
Editor'sƓƚƷĻΛƭΜΓhƩķ͵3577§1,adoptedMar.21,2017,deleted§17.94.040entitled"Measurementoffrontand
sideyards",andenactedanewsectionassetoutherein.Theformer§17.94.040derivedfromOrd.2668§
10(part),adoptedJan.17,1992;Ord.2238§5,adoptedJan.3,1989;andOrd.1709§1(part),adoptedDec.
22,1970.
17.94.050Vacatedstreets.
Vacatedstreets,alleys,placesandculdesacsmustassumethezoneclassificationsofthepropertythatadjoined
suchstreet,alley,placeorculdesacpriortovacation.Wherezoneclassificationdiffersfromonesidetotheother
theboundarylinemustbeattheformercenterlineofsuchvacatedstreet,alley,placeorculdesac.
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(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
17.94.060Yardrequirementsforpropertyabuttinghalfstreetsorstreetsdesignatedbyan
officialcontrol.
A.Abuildingorstructuremustnotbeerectedonalotthatabutsastreethavingonlyaportionofitsrequired
widthdedicatedandwherenopartofsuchdedicationwouldnormallyreverttosaidlotifthestreetwere
vacated,unlesstheyardsprovidedandmaintainedinconnectionwithsuchbuildingorstructurehavea
widthordepthofthatportionofthelotneededtocompletetheroadwidthplusthewidthordepthofthe
yardsrequiredonthelotbytheseregulations.
B.Thissectionappliestoallzones.
C.Whereanofficialcontroladoptedpursuanttolawincludesplansforwideningofexistingstreets,the
connectingofexistingstreets,ortheestablishmentofnewstreets,theplacementofbuildingsandthe
maintenanceofyards,whererequiredbytheseregulations,mustrelatetothefuturestreetboundariesas
determinedbysaidofficialcontrol.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;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)
17.94.065Developmentstandardsforconditionalusesinresidentialzoning.Reserved
TABLEA
CONDITIONALUSESINRESIDENTIALLOWANDMIXEDDENSITYZONESTHATHAVESPECIALDEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
UsesLotAreaLotYardRequirementsLotSignsPerSite
WidthCoverage
FrontInteriorCornerRear
SideSide
ArtGalleriesand*******10sq.ft.
museumsunlitor
indirectlylit
Childcare7,000sq.ft.*****05sq.ft.
unlit
Churchesorother25,000sq.10035353535024sq.ft.of
placesofworshipft.ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.reader
board
signage
indirectlylit
Communication*******10sq.ft.
transmissionunlit
structures,
radio/TVstations
andtowers
Libraries½acre10035353535*10sq.ft.
ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.unlit
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Nursing,1acre20030202040*10sq.ft.
convalescentft.ft.ft.ft.ft.unlit
homes,assisted
livingfacilities
Publicparksand20sq.ft.
recreationfacilitiesunlit
Publicutility9,000sq.ft.75258ft.2510*20sq.ft.
structuresft.ft.ft.ft.unlit
Publicandprivateschools:
Elementary5acres+1404040404025%100sq.ft.
schoolsacreperea.ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.
100
students
Middle,Jr.andSr.10acres+1404040404025%100sq.ft.
highschoolsacreperea.ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.
100
students
*Seeapplicablezoneforminimumstandards.
(Ord.3728§14(Exh.C),3/5/2024;Ord.3710§1,3/21/2023;Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,
11/6/2019;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
17.94.070Reserved.
Editor'sƓƚƷĻΛƭΜΓhƩķ͵3688§36,adoptedDec.21,2021,repealed§17.94.070entitled"Developmentstandards
foranaccessorydwellingunit(ADU),"whichderivedfrom:Ord.3644§1,adoptedNov.6,2019;andOrd.
3577§1,adoptedMar.21,2017.
17.94.075Exceptiontoyardrequirement.
Whenthesidelotlineofalotinanyzoneadjoinsthesidelotlineofalotinamorerestrictivezone,theadjoining
sideyardforsuchlotmustnotbelessthantheminimumsideyardrequiredinthemorerestrictivezone.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;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)
bƚƷĻΛƭΜΓ{ĻĻtheeditor'snoteto§17.94.070.
17.94.080Yardandunobstructedspaceregulations.
Exceptasprovidedinthischapter,everyrequiredyardandunobstructedspacemustbeopenandunobstructed
fromthegroundtothesky.Noyardorunobstructedspaceprovidedaroundanybuildingforthepurposeof
complyingwiththeprovisionsoftheseregulationsmustbeconsideredasprovidingayardorunobstructedspace
onanadjoininglotorparcelwhereonabuildingistobeerected.
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(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;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)
17.94.090Visionclearance.
Allcornerandreversecornerlotsmustmaintainatriangularareawithinwhichnotree,fence,shrub,wallorother
physicalobstructionmustbepermittedhigherthan30inchesabovetheestablishedgradeforvisionsafety
purposes.Saidtriangularareamustbemeasuredasfollows:
A.Streetintersections.Atanyintersectionoftwostreets,curular
bsorsidewalks,twosidesofsaidtriang
areamustextend20feetalongbothimprovements,measuredfromtheirpointofintersection.
B.Streetandalleyintersections.Atanyintersectionofstreetandalleyrightsofway,twosidesofsaid
triangularareamustextendtenfeetalongbothrightsofway,measuredfromtheirpointof
intersection.
C.Streetanddrivewayintersections.Atanyintersectionofastreet,curborsidewalkandadriveway,the
sidesofeachrequiredtriangularareamustextendtenfeetalongthestreetrightofwaylineand20
feetalongtheedgeofthedriveway,measuredfromthepointofintersectionofeachsideofthe
drivewayandthestreetrightofwayline.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,11/6/2019;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)
17.94.100Driveways.
Width,locationandnumberofcurbcutsfordrivewaysperlotmustbeasspecifiedintheCityofPortAngeles
UrbanServicesStandardsandGuidelinesManual.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3572§23,12/20/2016;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2668§10(part),
d.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
1/17/1992;Ord.2238§11,1/3/1983;Or
17.94.110Parkingspaceregulations.
Allspaceusedforthesale,display,orparkingofanymerchandiseorvehiclesmustbeconfinedtotheproperty
lines.Nospaceforthesale,display,orparkingofanymerchandiseorvehiclesmustbepermittedintherightof
tisfirstobtained.Discretionaryapprovalsrequiredunder
wayofanypublicstreet,unlessarightofwayusepermi
theZoningCodemaybeconditionedtorequirethenecessaryscreening,lighting,entrances,andexitsforoffstreet
parking.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
17.94.120Permittedintrusionsintorequiredyards.
Thefollowingintrusionsmayprojectintoanyrequiredyards:
A.Fireplacestructuresnotwiderthaneightfeetmeasuredinthegeneraldirectionofthewallofwhichit
isapart.
B.Exteriorresidentialelevatorsnotgreaterthanthreefeetindepthnorwiderthaneightfeetmeasured
inthegeneraldirectionofthewallofwhichitisapart.
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C.Unenclosed,uncoveredorcoveredporches,terraces,orlandings,whennotextendingabovethefirst
floorofthebuilding,mayextendnotmorethansixfeetintothefrontyardsetback,eightfeetintothe
rearyardsetbackandthreefeetintothesideyardsetback.Openrailingorgrillworkinconformance
withtheInternationalBuildingCodemaybeconstructedaroundanysuchporch,terraceorlanding.
D.Plantingboxesormasonryplantersnotexceeding30inchesinheightmayextendamaximumofthree
feetintoanyrequiredfrontyard.
E.Porches,decks,platforms,walks,driveways,etc.,notmorethan30inchesabovegrade.
F.Plazasandcommonoutdoorrecreationareas.
G.Eaveswithamaximumoverhangof30inches.
H.Detachedaccessorybuildingswithintherearonethirdofalotarepermittednotcloserthanthreefeet
tosidenortenfeettorearpropertylinesoralleys.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,11/6/2019;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)
17.94.130Lotcoverageexemptions.
Thefollowingmustbeexemptfromthemaximumlotcoveragerequirementsofanyzone:
A.Sidewalks,driveways,anduncoveredoffstreetparkingspaces.
B.Thefirst30inchesofeaves.
C.Uncoveredswimmingpoolsandhottubs.
D.Uncovered,unencloseddecksandplatformsnotmorethan30inchesabovegrade.
E.Systemsthtallowtheinfiltrationofstormwaterintotheunderlyingsoils,suchaspermeable
a
pavementandbioretentionfacilities,arenotcountedagainstlotcoveragecalculations.
F.AprofessionalengineerlicensedintheStateofWashingtonisrequiredtoperforminfiltration
assessmentforsiteswhichadd5,000squarefeetormoreofneworreplacedhardsurfacearea.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,11/6/2019;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)
17.94.135Stormwatersitecoverageexemptions.
Systemsthatarenothardsurfacesandallowtheinfiltrationofstormwaterintotheunderlyingsoils,suchas
bioretentionfacilities,areexemptfromthemaximumsitecoveragerequirementsofanyzone.
Allapplicantsseekingexemptionsunderthissectionarerequiredtoparticipateinapreapplicationreview
meetingwithCitystaff.AprofessionalengineerlicensedintheStateofWashingtonisrequiredtoperform
infiltrationassessmentforsiteswhichadd5,000squarefeetormoreofneworreplacedhardsurfacearea.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,11/6/2019;Ord.3572§23,12/20/2016;Ord.3343§9,1/1/2009)
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17.94.140Wallsandfences.
Inallresidentialzonesawallorfencemustbenotallerthanfourfeetwithinthefrontbuildingsetbackarea,
providedthataheightofsixfeetispermittedwithinthefrontsetbackareaifthetoptwofeetisconstructedof
materialthatisatleast50percentopenwork.Thefenceheightmaybeamaximumsixfeetbetweenthefront
setbacklineandmidpointofthelot.Thefenceheightmaybeamaximumofeightfeetfromthemidpointofalot
totherearpropertyline,providedthatthetoptwofeetisconstructedofamaterialthatisatleast25percent
open(Note:latticeis25percentopen).Allvisionclearancerequirementspersection17.94.090(driveways,street
andalleycorners)mustbemaintained.Thefinishedside(sidewithoutthesupport)ofafencemustfacethe
neighboringpropertyorifonacornerlotmustfacethestreet.Fencepostsupportsmaycontainadecorativecap
thatdoesnotexceedsixinchesabovethemaximumfenceheight.
Amaximumfenceheightofsixfeetispermittedincommercialzones.Barbedwireorelectricfencingisonly
allowedabovesixfeetfromthegroundonfencesthataresolidorchainlink.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3644§1,11/6/2019;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)
17.94.150Storageofmerchandiseorvehiclesinyardsandrightsofway.
A.Inresidentialandcommercialzones,thestorageofmerchandise,appliancesorvehiclesinfrontorsideyards
mustbeprohibited;provided,however,thatcardealerships,boatsales,lumberyards,nurseries,andcar
rentalservicesmustbeexemptfromthisrequirement.
B.Innozonemustthestorageofanyarticlesorvehiclesbepermittedtoextendintopublicrightsofway.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;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)
17.94.155Useofresidentialstreets.
SubjecttoanyotherregulationoftheuseofstreetsunderthisCode,noowneroroccupantoflandabuttinga
publicstreet,whichlandorstreetisinaresidentialzoneoristheboundaryofaresidentialzone,mayusesuch
streetforthehabitualorovernightparkingorstorageofcommercialmotorvehiclesortrailers.Exceptedfromthis
prohibitionistheparkingonthestreetofonecommerciallyusedvehiclethatisdriventoandfromtheworkplace
bytheowneroroccupantofthedwellingunit.
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(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2862,4/14/1995)
17.94.170Reserved.
Editor'sƓƚƷĻΛƭΜΓhƩķ͵3688§36,adoptedDec.21,2021,repealed§17.94.170entitled"Exceptiontoheight
requirement,"whichderivedfrom:Ord.3272,adoptedFeb.16,2007;andOrd.2861§1(part),adoptedMar.
17,1995.
17.94.175Exceptionstoarearequirements.
Forthepurposeofencouragingtheconstructionofoffstreetparkingunderorwithinabuildingratherthanin
rear,side,orfrontyards,thefollowingexceptionstominimumlotareasmustbepermitted.
Foreachtenfootby20footareatobepermanentlyreservedandusedforaparkingspaceunderorwithina
building,alotareacreditof300squarefeetmustbepermitted.Saidlotareacreditcanbedeductedfromthe
requiredminimumlotarea,orcanbeusedtoincreaseaproportionalnumberofpermitteddwellingunitsin
motelsandmultifamilystructures.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
17.94.180MinordeviationsReserved.
A.Aminordeviationfromfront,side,andrearyardsetbacks,lotcoverage,andheightrequirementsestablished
inthistitlemaybegrantedbytheDirectorofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentinaccordancewiththe
provisionsofthissection.
B.Aminordeviationmaybegrantedifallofthefollowingfindingsaremade:
1.Thegrantingoftheminordeviationisconsistentwiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichthepropertyis
locatedandtheprojectisotherwiseconsistentwiththerequirementsofsaidzone.
2.Becauseofspecialcircumstance,thestrictapplicationofthezoningordinanceresultsinanundue
hardshipupontheapplicant.
3.Theminordeviationwillnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareorinjurioustopropertyor
improvementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated.
4.Theminordeviationisnotgreaterthantenpercentoftherequirementbeingdeviatedfrom.
C.AnyapplicationsthatarenotgrantedaminordeviationbytheDirectorofCommunityandEconomic
DevelopmentpursuanttothissectionmustobtainavariancethroughtheCity'snormalvarianceprocedure
assetforthinChapter2.52PAMC.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2956§4,4/25/1997)
17.94.185Nonzonedannexationareas.
AnyareanotzonedbytheCitypriortoannexationmustautomaticallyuponannexationbeclassifiedandsubject
totheprovisions,restrictions,andrequirementsofthezonemostconsistentwiththeCity'scomprehensiveplanas
determinedbytheCity.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
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17.94.190Exceptions,variancesandadjustmentstostormwaterdevelopmentminimum
requirements.
A.Exceptions/variances(exceptions)tothestormwaterdevelopmentminimumrequirementsmaybegranted
bytheDirectorofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentfollowinglegalpublicnoticeofanapplicationfor
anexceptionorvariance,legalpublicnoticeoftheDirector'sdecisionontheapplication,andwritten
findingsoffactthatdocumentstheDirector'sdeterminationtograntanexception.
TheDirectormaygrantanexceptiontostormwaterdevelopmentminimumrequirementsifsuchapplication
imposesasevereandunexpectedeconomichardship.Todeterminewhethertheapplicationimposesasevereand
unexpectedeconomichardshipontheprojectapplicant,theapplicantmustprovidewrittendocumentation
consideringthefollowing:
1.Thecurrent(preproject)useofthesite;and
2.Howtheapplicationoftheminimumrequirement(s)restrictstheproposeduseofthesitecomparedto
therestrictionsthatexistedpriortotheadoptionoftheminimumrequirements;and
3.Thepossibleremainingusesofthesiteiftheexceptionwerenotgranted;and
4.Theusesofthesitethatwouldhavebeenallowedpriortotheadoptionoftheminimumrequirements;
and
5.Acomparisonoftheestimatedamountandpercentageofvaluelossasaresultoftheminimum
requirementsversustheestimatedamountandpercentageofvaluelossasaresultofrequirements
thatexistedpriortoadoptionoftheminimumrequirements;and
6.Thefeasibilityfortheownertoaltertheprojecttoapplytheminimumrequirements.
B.TheDirectormustconsideranddocumentwithfindingsoffacttheapplicant'srequest.Inaddition,the
Directormustdetermineanddocumenttheexceptionmeetsthefollowingcriteria:theexceptionwillnot
increaserisktothepublichealthandwelfare,norbeinjurioustootherpropertiesinthevicinityand/or
downstream,andtothequalityofwatersofthestate;andtheexceptionistheleastpossibleexceptionthat
couldbegrantedtocomplywiththeintentofthestormwaterdevelopmentminimumrequirements.
C.AdjustmentstotheminimumrequirementsmaybegrantedbytheDirectorprovidedthatawrittenfindingof
factisprepared,thataddressesthefollowing:
1.Theadjustmentprovidessubstantiallyequivalentenvironmentalprotection.
2.Basedonsoundengineeringpractices,theobjectivesofsafety,function,environmentalprotectionand
facilitymaintenance,aremet.
(Ord.3688§36,12/21/2021;Ord.3568§2,12/20/2016)
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Title17ZONING
CHAPTER17.96ADMINISTRATIONANDENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER17.96ADMINISTRATIONANDENFORCEMENT
17.96.010Scopeofregulations.
A.Allbuildingserectedhereafter,allusesoflandorbuildingsestablishedhereafter,allstructuralalterationor
relocationofexistingbuildingsoccurringhereafter,allenlargementsoforadditionstoexistingusesoccurring
hereafter,shallbesubjecttothesezoningregulationsthatareapplicabletothezonesinwhichsuch
buildings,uses,orlandshallbelocated.
B.Whereabuildingpermitforabuildingorstructurehasbeenissuedinaccordancewithlawpriortothe
effectivedateofthesezoningregulations,andprovidedthatconstructionhasbegunbysaiddate,said
buildingorstructuremaybecompletedinaccordancewiththeapprovedplansonthebasisofwhichthe
buildingpermithasbeenissued,anduponcompletionmaybeoccupiedunderacertificateofoccupancyby
theuseforwhichoriginallydesignated,subjectthereaftertotheprovisionsinregardtononconforming
buildings,usesandstructures.
(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)
17.96.020Interpretation.
A.Intheinterpretationandapplicationofthesezoningregulations,theprovisionsoftheseregulationsshallbe
heldtobetheminimumrequirementsforthepromotionofpublichealth,safetyandwelfare.
B.Wheretheconditionsimposedbyanyprovisionsofthesezoningregulationsupontheuseoflandor
buildingsoruponthebulkofbuildingsareeithermorerestrictiveorlessrestrictivethancomparable
conditionsimposedbyanyotherprovisionofthesezoningregulationsorofanyotherlaw,ordinance,
resolution,rule,orregulationofanykind,theregulationsthataremostrestrictive(orthatimposehigher
standardsorrequirements)shallgovern.
C.Thesezoningregulationsarenotintendedtoabrogateanyeasement,covenant,oranyotherprivate
agreement;providedthatwheretheseregulationsaremorerestrictive(orimposehigherstandardsor
requirements)thansucheasements,covenants,orotherprivateagreements,therequirementsinthese
zoningregulationsshallgovern.
D.Nobuilding,structure,orusethatwasnotlawfullyexistingatthetimeoftheadoptionofthesezoning
regulationsshallbecomeorbemadelawfulsolelybyreasonoftheadoptionofthesezoningregulations,and
totheextentandinanymannerthatsaidunlawfulbuilding,structureoruseconflictswiththerequirements
ofthesezoningregulations,saidbuilding,structure,oruseremainsunlawful.
(Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
17.96.025Nonresidentialdwellingprohibition.
Housetrailers,automobiles,automobiletrailers,mobilehomes,parkmodelmanufacturedhomes,boats,
recreationvehicles,vacationtrailersandcampersshallnotbeusedforresidentialpurposesintheCityofPort
Angelesexceptinapprovedtrailerparks,thePortAngelesBoatHaven(boatsonly),oraspermittedbysection
17.96.075PAMC(Temporaryusepermit),section17.13.020PAMC(ResidentialTrailerParkOverlayZone),or
section17.21.020PAMC(ADUs).
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(Ord.3710§1,3/21/2023;Ord.3390§11,1/30/2010;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.3155§18,1/30/2004)
17.96.030Rulesforinterpretingzoningboundaries.
A.WhenuncertaintyexistsastotheboundariesofzonesasindicatedontheOfficialZoningMap,thefollowing
rulesshallapply:
1.Boundariesshownonthezoningmapasapproximatelyfollowingthecenterlineofstreets,alleys,
highwaysorCitylimitsshallbeconstruedasfollowingsuchcenterlinesandCitylimits.
2.Distancesnotspecificallyindicatedonthezoningmapshallbedeterminedbyapplyingthescaleofthe
map.
3.Whereazoneboundarylineparallel,orapproximatelyparallel,toastreetdividesalotorpropertyin
singleownershiphavingstreetfrontageinalessrestrictivezone,theprovisionsapplicabletotheless
restrictivezonemaybeextendedtotheentirelot,butinnocaseforadistanceofmorethan25feet.
Wheresuchzoneboundarylinedividesalothavingstreetfrontageonlyinamorerestrictivezone,the
provisionsoftheseregulationscoveringthemorerestrictiveportionofsuchlotshallextendtothe
entirelot.
4.Whereazoneboundarylinedividesalotofsingleownershipandsuchlineisatrightanglesor
approximatelyatrightanglestothestreet,highwayorplaceuponwhichsaidlotfronts,theprovisions
oftheseregulationsapplicableinthelessrestrictivelyzonedportionofthelotmaybeextendedtothe
entirelotorforadistanceof25feetfromsuchzoneboundaryline,whicheveristhelesserdistance.
5.Whereazoneboundaryline,asindicatedonthezoningmap,followsthetoporbottomofabluffor
bank,suchlineshallbeatthepointthatistheaveragegradeoftheslopeforthebankandtop,or
bottom,asdeterminedbytheCityEngineer.
B.InterpretationonzoningboundariesshallbemadeconsistentwiththeCity'sComprehensivePlangoals,
policiesandobjectives.
(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)
17.96.040Substandardlots,recordedlots.
Whenalothaslessthantheminimumrequiredareaorwidthinanyzone,andsaidlotwasofrecordonthe
effectivedateofthesezoningregulations(January4,1971),suchlotshallbedeemedtohavecompliedwiththe
minimumrequiredlotareaorwidth,insuchzone.
Abuildingorstructuremaybepermittedonsaidlotofrecordprovidingitmeetsallotherrequirementsforsuch
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)
17.96.045ZoninglotĭƚǝĻƓğƓƷƭΓ!ƦƦƌźĭğĬźƌźƷǤ͵
Zoninglotcovenants,asdefinedinPAMC17.08.130.C,mayonlybeusedtoallowapropertyownertodesignate
twoormoreadjacentlotsasasinglelotofrecord,whentheexistingtwoormorelots:
A.Havealegalresidentialstructureencroachingontosaidlots;or
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B.Resultsinalotthatmeetsthezoningandsubdivisionrequirements.
Azoninglotcovenantisnotintendedtoallowthecircumventionofapplicableplattingregulationsandisintended
toallowtheconsolidationofpropertiesbyapropertyownerfordevelopmentandusebytheowner.
ThecovenantshallberecordedwiththeCountyAuditor'sOfficeandacopyoftherecordedcovenantshallbe
providedtotheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomicDevelopment.Oncefiled,thecovenantmayonlybe
removedthroughcompliancewithRCW58.17andChapter16.04or16.08.
(Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017);Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2863§1,4/14/1995)
17.96.050Conditionalusepermit.
A.TheHearingExaminershallconsiderapplicationsforconditionalusepermitsofusesasspecifiedinthe
applicablechapterofthezoningregulations.TheHearingExaminermaygrantsaidpermitsthatare
consistentandcompatiblewiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichtheuseislocated,consistentwiththe
comprehensiveplan,andnotcontrarytothepublicuseandinterest.TheHearingExaminermayrefuseto
issueaconditionalusepermitifthecharacteristicsoftheintendeduseasrelatedtothespecificproposed
sitearesuchaswoulddefeatthepurposeofthesezoningregulationsbyintroducingincompatible,
detrimentalorhazardousconditions.
B.IneachapplicationtheHearingExaminermayimposewhateverrestrictionsorconditionstheyconsider
essentialtoprotectthepublichealth,safetyandwelfare,andtopreventdepreciationofneighboring
property.
C.Purposeofaconditionalusepermit:thepurposeofaconditionalusepermitshallbetoassurethatthe
maximumdegreeofcompatibilitybetweenusesshallbeattained.Thepurposeoftheseregulationsshallbe
maintainedwithrespecttotheparticularuseoftheparticularsiteandinconsiderationofotherexistingand
potentialuseswithinthegeneralareainwhichsuchuseistobelocated.
D.TheFederalFairHousingActrequiresthatreasonableaccommodationsbemadeinrulespolicies,practices,
orservices,whensuchaccommodationsmaybenecessarytoafforddisabledpeopleequalopportunityto
useandenjoyadwelling.ThePlanningCommissionHearingExamineristhereforeauthorizedtomake
accommodationsintheconsiderationofConditionalUsepermitsforgrouphomesfordisabledpersonsas
definedinthefederalFairHousingAct,whentheCommissiondeterminesthatsuchaccommodations
reasonablymaybenecessaryinordertocomplywithsuchAct.
TABLEA
DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDSFORCONDITIONALUSESINRESIDENTIALLOWANDMIXEDDENSITYZONES
UsesLotAreaLotYardRequirementsLotSignsPerSite
WidthCoverage
FrontInteriorCornerRear
SideSide
ArtGalleriesand*******10sq.ft.
museumsunlitor
indirectlylit
Childcare7,000sq.ft.*****05sq.ft.
unlit
Churchesorother25,000sq.10035353535024sq.ft.of
placesofworshipft.ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.reader
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signage
indirectlylit
Communication*******10sq.ft.
transmissionunlit
structures,
radio/TVstations
andtowers
Libraries½acre10035353535*10sq.ft.
ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.unlit
Nursing,1acre20030202040*10sq.ft.
convalescentft.ft.ft.ft.ft.unlit
homes,assisted
livingfacilities
Publicparksand20sq.ft.
recreationfacilitiesunlit
Publicutility9,000sq.ft.75258ft.2510*20sq.ft.
structuresft.ft.ft.ft.unlit
Publicandprivateschools:
Elementary5acres+1404040404025%100sq.ft.
schoolsacreperea.ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.
100
students
Middle,Jr.andSr.10acres+1404040404025%100sq.ft.
highschoolsacreperea.ft.ft.ft.ft.ft.
100
students
*Seeapplicablezoneforminimumstandards.
(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)
17.96.055Administrativeconditionalusepermit.
A.TheDirectorshallconsiderapplicationsforadministrativeconditionalusepermitsofusesasspecifiedinthe
applicablechapterofthezoningregulations.TheDirectormaygrantsaidpermitsthatareconsistentand
compatiblewiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichtheuseislocated,consistentwiththecomprehensive
plan,andnotcontrarytothepublicuseandinterest.TheDirectormayrefusetoissueaconditionaluse
permitiftheapplicablestandardsforthatuseasrelatedtothespecificproposedsitearesuchaswould
defeatthepurposeofthesezoningregulationsbyintroducingincompatible,detrimental,orhazardous
conditions.
B.IneachapplicationtheDirectormayimposewhateverrestrictionsorconditionstheyconsideressentialto
protectthepublichealth,safetyandwelfare,andtopreventdepreciationofneighboringproperty.
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C.Purposeofanadministrativeconditionalusepermit:thepurposeofanadministrativeconditionalusepermit
shallbetoassurethatthemaximumdegreeofcompatibilitybetweenusesshallbeattained.Thepurposeof
theseregulationsshallbemaintainedwithrespecttotheparticularuseoftheparticularsiteandin
considerationofotherexistingandpotentialuseswithinthegeneralareainwhichsuchuseistobelocated.
17.96.060Unclassifiedusepermit.
A.ThePlanningCommissionshallconsiderapplicationsforunclassifiedusepermitsofusespossessing
characteristicsofsuchunusual,largescale,uniqueorspecialformastomakeimpracticalincludingthemin
anyzoneofclassifieduses.ThePlanningCommissionmaygrantsaidpermitsthatareconsistentand
compatiblewiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichtheuseislocated,consistentwiththecomprehensive
plan,andnotcontrarytothepublicuseandinterest.ThePlanningCommissionmayrefusetoissuean
unclassifiedusepermitifthecharacteristicsoftheintendeduseasrelatedtothespecificproposedsiteare
suchaswoulddefeatthepurposeoftheseZoningRegulationsbyintroducingincompatible,detrimental,or
hazardousconditions.
B.IneachapplicationthePlanningCommissionmayimposewhateverrestrictionsorconditionitconsiders
essentialtoprotectthepublichealth,safety,andwelfare,andtopreventdepreciationofneighboring
property.
C.Purposeofanunclassifiedusepermit:Thepurposeofanunclassifiedusepermitshallbetoassurethatthe
maximumdegreeofcompatibilitybetweenusesshallbeattained.Thepurposeoftheseregulationsshallbe
maintainedwithrespecttotheparticularuseoftheparticularsiteandinconsiderationofotherexistingand
potentialuseswithinthegeneralareainwhichsuchuseistobelocated.
D.Thefollowingusesrequireanunclassifiedusepermit:
1.Aquaculture.
2.Correctionalfacilities.
3.Gunclubs,skeetshoots,targetranges,andfiringranges.
4.Hydroelectricdams.
5.Oilports(facilitiesthatwillresultinthereceiptofmorethananaverageof50,000barrelsperdayof
crudeorrefinedpetroleumthathasbeenorwillbetransferredovermarinewaters).
6.Petroleumrefineries,liquefiednaturalgasandliquefiedpetroleumgasfacilities,energyfacilities,
energyplantsandtheirassociatedfacilitiesandassociatedtransmissionfacilitiessuchasdefinedin
.50RCW.
Chapter80
7.Processingan
drenderingofanimalbyproducts.
8.Quarryingandmining.
9.Refusedisposalsites,dumps,sanitarylandfillsandincinerators.
10.Removalandprocessingofsand,gravel,rock,peat,blacksoil,andothernaturaldeposits.
11.Transferstationsforrefuseandgarbage.
12.Wirelesscommunicationsupportstrdthemaximumbuildingheightspecifiedbythe
ucturesthatexcee
particularzone.
13.Otherusespossessingcharacteristicsofsuchunusual,largescale,uniqueorspecialformastomake
impracticalincludingtheminanyzoneofclassifieduses.
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17.96.065Minordeviations.
A.Aminordeviationfromfront,side,andrearyardsetbacks,lotcoverage,sitecoverageandheight
requirementsestablishedinthistitlemaybegrantedbytheDirectorofCommunityandEconomic
DevelopmentortheHearingExaminerinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthissection.
B.Aminordeviationnotgreaterthan20percentmaybegrantedbytheDirectorifallofthefollowingfindings
aremade:
1.Thegrantingoftheminordeviationisconsistentwiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichthepropertyis
locatedandtheprojectisotherwiseconsistentwiththerequirementsofsaidzone.
2.Becauseofspecialcircumstance,thestrictapplicationofthezoningordinanceresultsinanundue
hardshipupontheapplicant.
3.Theminordeviationwillnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareorinjurioustopropertyor
improvementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated.
4.Theminordeviationisnotgreaterthantenpercentoftherequirementbeingdeviatedfrom.
C.Aminordeviationofbetween20percentand30percentoroneandhalfstoriesmaybegrantedbythe
Directorifallofthefollowingfindingsaremade:
1.Theproposeddeviationisforamultifamily,commercialmixeduse,orpublicfacility.
2.Thegrantingoftheminordeviationisconsistentwiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichthepropertyis
locatedandtheprojectisotherwiseconsistentwiththerequirementsofsaidzone.
3.Becauseofspecialcircumstance,thestrictapplicationofthezoningordinanceresultsinanundue
hardshipupontheapplicant.
4.Theminordeviationwillnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareorinjurioustopropertyor
improvementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated.
5.Theminordeviationisnotgreaterthan30percentoftherequirementbeingdeviatedfrom.
6.Thefollowingstandardshavebeenadequatelyaddressed:
a.Aneighborhoodmeetinghasbeenproperlynoticedandheldandconcernshavebeen
documentedandaddressedintheapplication.
b.Theprovisionofadequateutilitieshasbeendemonstrated.
c.Alternativestotheminordeviationhavebeendocumented.
d.Ashadowandviewshedimpactstudyhavebeenperformeddemonstratingnosignificantimpacts
tosurroundingproperties.
e.Iftheproposalisforanincreaseinmaximumbuildingheight,theproposaldoesnotqualifyfor
thebuildingheightbonusstandardsof17.20.070.
D.Aminordeviationofbetween30percentand50percentmaybegrantedbytheHearingExaminerinifallof
thefollowingfindingsaremade:
1.Theproposeddeviationisforamultifamily,commercialmixeduse,orpublicfacility.
2.Thegrantingoftheminordeviationisconsistentwiththepurposeofthezoneinwhichthepropertyis
locatedandtheprojectisotherwiseconsistentwiththerequirementsofsaidzone.
3.Becauseofspecialcircumstance,thestrictapplicationofthezoningordinanceresultsinanundue
hardshipupontheapplicant.
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4.Theminordeviationwillnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareorinjurioustopropertyor
improvementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated.
5.Theminordeviationisnotgreaterthan50percentoftherequirementbeingdeviatedfrom.
6.Thefollowingstandardshavebeenadequatelyaddressed:
a.Theprovisionofadequateutilitieshasbeendemonstrated.
b.Alternativestotheminordeviationhavebeendocumented.
c.Shadowandviewshedimpactstudieshasbeenperformeddemonstratingnosignificantimpacts
tosurroundingproperties.
d.Theapplicationdemonstratesthatanattempthasbeenmadetoreduceallpotentialimpacts
fromthedeviationtosurroundingpropertyowners.
e.Iftheproposalisforanincreaseinmaximumbuildingheight,theproposaldoesnotqualifyfor
thebuildingheightbonusstandardsof17.20.070.
E.AnyapplicationsthatarenotgrantedaminordeviationbytheDirectorofCommunityandEconomic
DevelopmentorHearingExaminerpursuanttothissectionmustobtainavariancethroughtheCity'snormal
varianceprocedureassetforthinChapter2.52PAMC.
17.96.070Hearingandappealofconditionaluse,orunclassifieduse,orminordeviation
permitapplications.
A.Noticeandhearingforconditionaluse,orunclassifieduse,orminordeviationpermits.Uponfilingan
applicationforaconditionaluseorunclassifieduse,orminordeviationpermitinwhichtheapplicationsets
forthfullythegroundsfor,andthefactsdeemedtojustify,thegrantingofaconditionalorunclassifieduse
permit,theHearingExaminershallgivepublicnotice,asprovidedinPAMC17.96.140,oftheintentionto
consideratapublichearingthegrantingofaconditionalorunclassifiedusepermit.
TheHearingExaminer'sdecisionshallbefinalunlessappealedtotheCityCouncil.
B.Decisions.Conditionaluseorunclassifieduse,orminordeviationpermitdecisionsissuedbytheHearing
Examiner,shallbesetforthinwritingandshallbeaccompaniedbywrittenfindingsandconclusions.
Decisionsshallbedeemedeffectiveuponadoptionofthewrittendecision,findingsandconclusions.A14
dayappealperiodshallcommenceuponsuchadoption.Onthenextbusinessdayfollowingtheeffective
dateofthedecision,orassoonthereafteraspracticable,theDepartmentofCommunityandEconomic
Developmentshallmailcopiesofthedecision,findingsandconclusionstotheapplicantandanyoneelse
whohasinwritingrequestedsuchnotificationandshallplacealegalnoticeofdecisioninthelocal
newspaper.
C.Appeals.
1.AnypersonaggrievedbythedecisionoftheHearingExaminermayappealthedecisiontotheCity
Council.
2.AppealsshallbesubmittedtotheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentinwriting
within14daysfollowingthedateofthedecision.
3.TheCityCouncilshallconductaclosedrecordhearingontheappealoftheHearingExaminer's
decision.TheCouncil'sdecisionshallbefinalunlessappealedtoClallamCountySuperiorCourtin
accordancewithPAMC17.96.150.
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D.Permitsvoidafteroneyear.Allconditionaluseorunclassifieduse,orminordeviationpermitsshallbecome
voidoneyearfromthedateofgrantingsuchpermitsifuseofthelandorbuildingsorapplyingfornecessary
buildingpermits(s)hasnottakenplaceinaccordancewiththeprovisionsingrantingsaidrequests.
E.Extensionsofapprovedconditionaluse,unclassifieduse,orminordeviationpermits.Extensionsofapproved
conditionalusepermitsshallbeconsideredinaccordancewiththesameproceduresasfortheoriginal
permitapplication,providedthatthefollowingminimumcriteriaaremet:
1.Theusecomplieswiththepermitconditions.
2.Therehavebeennosignificant,adversechangesincircumstances.
UponwrittenrequestforanextensionsubmittedtotheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomicDevelopment
priortotheexpirationoftheconditionalusepermit,saidconditionalusepermitshallbeautomaticallyextended
for90daystoallowtheCityadequatetimetoreviewtheextensionrequest.
F.Minoramendmentofapprovedconditionaluse,unclassifieduse,orminordeviationpermits.Aminor
amendmenttoanapprovedconditionalusepermitmaybegrantedbytheDirectorofCommunityand
EconomicDevelopment.
1.AwrittenrequestforamendmentmustbesubmittedtotheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomic
Development.Aminoramendmentmaybegrantedifallofthefollowingfindingsaremade:
a.Theamendmentdoesnotchangetheapprovedconditionalusepermitbymorethantenpercent
oftheoriginalapproval.Forthoseimmeasurablechanges,ofwhichthetenpercentdoesnot
apply,thechangeshallnotincreasetheintensityofuse;and
b.Theamendmentwillnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareorinjurioustoproperty
orimprovementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated.
2.Anyapplicationsthatarenotgrantedaminoramendmentpursuanttothissectionmustobtainan
amendmentthroughtheCity'snormalconditionalusepermitprocedure.
(Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017;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)
17.96.075Temporaryusepermits.
A.Purpose,criteriaandreviewauthority.TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomic
Developmentmayauthorizetemporaryusepermitsfortheconstructionandoccupancyoftemporary
buildings,includingmobilehomes,usedinconjunctionwithconstructionorreconstructionprojects,orother
circumstancerequiringatemporaryinstallationandoccupancy,foraperiodnottoexceedoneyear.Such
temporaryusepermitsmaybelocatedinanyzone;provided,requiredsetbacksofthezonewherethe
temporaryusepermitistooccurareprovidedtoprotectthepublichealth,safetyandwelfare.Temporary
specttoallprovisionsofthese
usepermitsrequestedforlongerthanoneyearshallconformineveryre
regulationsbutmustbeconsideredatapublichearingbeforetheHearingExaminer.
B.Extensions.UponwrittenrequesttheDirectorofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentmayissuean
extensionforaperiodnottoexceedsixmonths.Onlyonesixmonthextensionmaybegrantedforeach
temporaryusepermit.
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Requestsforextensionsexceedingsixmonthsofpreviouslyapprovedtemporaryusepermitswithspecifiedtime
periodsofauthorizationshallalsobeconsideredatapublichearingbeforetheHearingExaminerandmaybe
grantedforaperiodofonetofiveyears,providedthatthefollowingminimumcriteriaaremet:
1.Theusecomplieswiththepermitconditions.
2.Therehavebeennosignificantadversechangesincircumstances.
C.Appeals.
1.AnypersonaggrievedbythedecisionoftheDirectororHearingExaminermayappealthedecisionas
allowedinsections2.18.060and2.18.065PAMC.
2.AppealsshallbesubmittedtotheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentinwriting
within15daysfollowingthedateofthedecisionandshallpayandshallremitthefeesetbyresolution
forsuchaction.
(Ord.3710§1,3/21/2023;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017)
17.96.080Variances.
A.Reviewauthority.Asdelegatedinsection2.18.060,theCity'sHearingExaminershallbeherebyauthorized
anddirectedtohearanddecideonallvarianceapplications,withexceptiontovariancespertainingto
parkingrequirementsorstandardsasdescribedinsection14.40.130.
B.Applicationrequirements.Arequestforoneormorevariancesmustbemadebyfilinganapplicationwiththe
DepartmentofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentatleast30calendardayspriortothereview
authority'sconsiderationoftheapplication.Theapplicationmustbeaccompaniedbythematerialsnotedon
theapplication.TheCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentstaffmayrequiretheapplicantand/or
representativetofurnishsuchadditionalwritteninformationorsupplementalmaterialsasnecessaryto
enablestaffandthereviewauthoritytoprocesstheapplication.
C.Criteriaandpublicnoticingandhearingrequirements.
1.NovarianceshallbegrantedbytheHearingExamineruntilafterapublichearingisadequatelynoticed
andheld,ashereinafterprovided,anduntilaftertheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomic
Developmenthasfoundthattheprovisionsofallotherordinances,withwhichcomplianceisrequired,
havebeenfulfilled.Inactingonanapplicationforavariance,theHearingExaminershallhaveand
antingordenyingallapplicationsforsuchvarianceusesas
exerciseoriginaljurisdictioninreceiving,gr
providedforinthischapterandshallhavethepowertoplaceinsuchpermitsconditionsorlimitations
initsjudgmentrequiredtosecureadequateprotectiontothezoneorlocalityinwhichsuchuseistobe
nermustalsofind:
permitted.TheHearingExami
a.Thevarianceshallnotconstituteagrantofspecialprivilegeinconsistentwiththelimitationupon
usesofotherpropertiesinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthepropertyonbehalfofwhichthe
applicationwasfiledislocated;and
b.Thatsuchvarianceisnecessary,becauseofspecialcircumstancesrelatingtothesize,shape,
topography,location,orsurroundingsofthesubjectproperty,toprovideitwithuserightsand
privilegespermittedtootherpropertiesinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyis
located;and
c.Thatthegrantingofsuchvarianceshallnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareor
injurioustothepropertyorimprovementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectproperty
issituated.
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2.TheDepartmentofCommunityDevelopmentshallfixatime,dateandplaceforpublichearingonsuch
application,whichdateshallnotbelessthan15daysafternoticegiveninthefollowingmanner:
a.ByUnitedStatesmailaddressedtotheapplicantandtotheownersofalladjoiningorabutting
property.(Propertyseparatedfromtheproposedusebyastreet,highwayorotherpublicroador
alleyshallbeconstruedtobeadjoiningorabuttingforthepurposeofgivingnotice;andnotices
addressedtothelastknownaddressofthepersonmakingthelatestpropertytaxpaymentshall
bedeemedpropernoticetotheownerofsuchproperty.);
b.Byprintednoticepostedinaconspicuousplaceatornearthelocationoftheproposeduse;
c.BypublishingnoticethereofintheofficialnewspaperoftheCity.Suchnoticeshallcontainthe
nameoftheapplicantorapplicants,thelegaldescriptionofthepropertyinvolved,thespecial
propertyuserequested,thedate,timeandplaceofthepublichearingthereonandshallspecify
thatanypersoninterestedmayappearatsuchpublichearingandbeheardeitherfororagainst
suchapplication.
3.Atsuchpublichearing,theHearingExaminershallproceedtohearallpersonspresentwhodesireto
beheardeitherfororagainstsuchapplicationandshallrenderitsdecisionuponsuchapplicationat
theconclusionofsuchhearingorassoonthereafterasreasonablypossible.Anybuildingpermit
thereafterissuedforsuchpropertyshallbeinaccordancewithandsubjecttoalltermsandconditions
containedinthedecisionoftheHearingExaminer.
4.TheHearingExaminershallmaintainintheofficeoftheDepartmentofCommunityandEconomic
Developmentfullandcompletewrittenrecordsofallproceedings,factualfindingsandconclusions
reachedonanyandallsuchapplications.
D.Authorizationandlimitationsonapproval.WhenevertheHearingExaminershallauthorizetheissuanceofa
permitforavariance,abuildingpermitand/oroccupancypermitmustbeobtainedbytheapplicantwithin
oneyearfromthedateoftheHearingExaminer'sdecision.Followingoneyear,theHearingExaminer's
decisionshallceasetobeeffective.Whenavarianceisdenied,anewapplicationforthesamevariancemay
notbesubmittedforaperiodofoneyearfollowingthedenial,unlesstherehasbeenarevisedproposal,
significantchangeincircumstances,ornewinformationbecomesavailabletosupportavariance.
E.Revocation.Inadditiontoallotherpenaltiesprescribedinthischapterwhenever,intheopinionofthe
DirectorofCommunityandEconomicDevelopment,anypersongrantedapermitforavariancefailsto
complywithalloftheterms,conditionsorlimitationsofsuchpermitandofthedecisionoftheHearing
Examinerauthorizingthegrantingofsuchpermit,heshallissueanorder,inwriting,requiringthatallfurther
workonthepremisesorusethereofbestoppeduntiltheviolationhasbeencorrected.Iftheviolationisnot
correctedoriftheworkonthepremisesorusethereofisnotstoppedorsuspendeduntilsuchviolationis
corrected,theDirectorshallgivewrittennoticetotheowneroroccupantofthepremisesdeemedin
violationthatthedepartmentwillapplytotheHearingExaminerforanorderrevokingthepermitforthe
variance.Suchwrittennoticeshallspecifythetime,thedateandplacewhenthedepartmentwillappear
beforetheHearingExaminertorequestsuchrevocationandshalladvisetheowneroroccupantofthe
premisesdeemedtobeinviolationthatsuchowneroroccupantisatlibertytoappearandbeheardwith
respecttotherequestofthedepartmentforsuchrevocation.Suchnoticeshallbemailedtotheowneror
occupantofthepremisesdeemedinviolation,bycertifiedmailwithareturnreceiptrequested,atleastfive
dayspriortothedatespecifiedinsuchnoticeasbeingthedateofthehearing.Atthehearing,theHearing
Examinershallhavethepowertosustainoroverruletheorderofthedepartmentandtorevokethepermit
grantedforsuchvariance.TheaffirmativevoteoftheHearingExaminershallbenecessarybeforetheorder
ingExaminershallkeepintheofficeofthe
ofthedepartmentisdeclaredtobeoverruled.TheHear
departmentfullandcompletewrittenrecordsofallproceedings,factualfindingsandconclusionsofthe
HearingExaminerinallsuchhearings.
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F.AppealsfromHearingExaminerdecision.Asoutlinedinsection2.18.060ofthePAMC,thedecisionofthe
HearingExamineristhefinaldecisionoftheCity.InthosecasesthedecisionoftheHearingExaminermaybe
appealedtoSuperiorCourt.TheappealtoSuperiorCourtmustbefiledwithin15daysofthedatethe
HearingExaminer'sdecisionisissued.
(Ord.3719§1,9/5/2023;Ord.3577§1,3/21/2017;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2861§1(part),3/17/1995;Ord.
2742§1,1/29/1993;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.1798§1,8/15/1973;Ord.1709§1(part),
12/22/1970)
17.96.090Filingfees.
Thefeesforthefilingandprocessingofapplicationsforallpermitsrequiredbythistitlearesetforthina
resolutionauthorizedbyChapter1.25PAMC,seeAppendixA.
(Ord.3719§1,9/5/2023;Ord.2861§1(part),3/17/1995;Ord.2789§14,1/1/1994;Ord.2668§12(part),
1/17/1992;Ord.2143§1,5/31/1981;1/17/1992;Ord.1798§3,8/15/1973;Ord.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
17.96.095ZoninginitiationbythePlanningCommission.
Onitsownaction,orifrequestedbytheCityCouncil,thePlanningCommissionshallcausetobepreparedofficial
controlsthat,whenadoptedbyordinancebytheCityCouncil,willfurthertheobjectivesandgoalsofthe
comprehensiveplan.ThePlanningCommissionmayalsodraftsuchregulations,programsandlegislationthat,in
itsjudgment,arerequiredtopreservetheintegrityofthecomprehensiveplanandassureitssystematicexecution.
ThePlanningCommissionmayrecommendsuchplans,regulations,programsandlegislationtotheCityCouncilfor
adoption.
(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)
17.96.100Amendments.
A.Indeterminingifanamendmenttotheseregulationsisneeded,theCityCouncilshallgivedueconsideration
totheproperrelationshipofsuchamendmenttothecomprehensiveplanandtheentirezoningregulations;
itbeingtheintenttoretaintheintegrityandvalidityofthezoneshereindescribedandtoavoidanyisolated
spotzoningchangesinthezoningmap.
B.AnyamendmentsadoptedbytheCityCouncilmaybemodifiedfromtheforminwhichtheywereadvertised
withinthelimitsnecessarytorelateproperlysuchamendmentoramendmentstothezoningregulations.
FinalactiononsuchmodificationsshallbesubjecttoreviewandreportofthePlanningCommissionpriorto
finalpassagebytheCityCouncil.
C.Noapplicationforachangeofzoningofanylot,parcelorportionthereofshallbeconsideredbytheCity
CouncilwithinoneyearofthefinalactionoftheCounciluponapriorapplicationcoveringanyofthesame
describedland.Thisprovision,however,shallnotimpairtherightoftheCounciltoproposebyitsownaction
anyamendmentorchangeintheboundariesofanyofthezonesintheseregulations.
(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)
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17.96.110Subdividing.
TheHearingExaminershallreviewallproposedsubdivisionsandshallhavethepowertoapproveordenysaid
platsandtorequireanymodificationsnecessarytoassureconsistencywiththecomprehensiveplan,andto
standards,specificationsandregulationsestablishedbystatelaw,byCityofPortAngelesSubdivisionRegulations
(Chapter16.08PAMC),andbythistitle.
(Ord.3548§25,1/5/2016;Ord.2861§1(part),3/17/1995;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.1709§1(part),
12/22/1970)
17.96.120Enforcement.
A.TheDirectorofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentshallhavetheauthoritytoenforceallprovisionsof
thisordinance.NooversightorderelictiononthepartoftheDirectorofCommunityandEconomic
DevelopmentoranyofficialoremployeeoftheCityofPortAngelesvestedwiththedutyorauthorityto
issuepermitsorlicensesshalllegalize,authorize,waiveorexcusetheviolationofanyoftheprovisionsofthis
title.
B.Nopermitorlicenseforanyuse,building,orpurposeshallbeissuedbyanyofficialoremployeeoftheCity
ofPortAngelesifthesamewouldbeinconflictwiththeprovisionsofthistitleoranyotherordinancenowin
forcereferringtothistitle.Anypermitorlicensesoissuedshallbenullandvoid.
C.Intheeventanyperson,firm,orcorporationshoulduse,erect,construct,move,oralter,orattempttouse,
erect,construct,moveoralteranyproperty,buildingorstructureinviolationoftheprovisionsofthistitle,
thesameisherebydeclaredapublicnuisanceandtheCityAttorneyshallhavetheauthoritytobringandto
ionfrom
prosecuteanactioninanycourtofcompetentjurisdictiontoenjoinsuchperson,firm,orcorporat
continuingsuchuse,erection,construction,movingoraltering.Ifsuchuse,erection,construction,moving,
oralterationisbeingorhasbeenaccomplished,theCityAttorneyshallenjoinsuchperson,firm,or
corporationfrommaintainingsame.
(Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.3007§5(part),1/15/1999;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.2636§14,
5/15/1991;Ord.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
17.96.130Entryuponprivateproperty.
TheBuildingOfficial,membersofthePlanningCommission,andthePlanningorPublicWorksstaff,inthe
performanceoftheirfunctionsandduties,may,onnotification,exceptinanemergency,enteruponanylandand
makeexaminationsandsurveys.Provided,thatsuchentriesandexaminationsdonotdamageorinterferewiththe
useofthelandbythosepersonslawfullyentitledtothepossessionthereof.
(Ord.3710§1,3/21/2023;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.1709§1(part),
12/22/1970)
17.96.140Noticeofpublichearings.
Noticeofpublichearingsrequiredpursuanttothistitleshallbegivenasfollows:
A.Atleast15dayspriortothedateofthepublichearing,theDepartmentofCommunityandEconomic
Developmentshallcausenoticeofthetime,placeandpurposeofthehearingtobepublishedinthe
City'sofficiallydesignatednewspaper.
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B.InadditiontothenoticegiveninsubsectionA.,wherethepurposeofthepublichearinginvolvesa
specificsite,noticesshallbegivenasfollows:
1.Atleast15dayspriortothedateofthepublichearing,theCityshallcausenoticeofthetime,
placeandpurposeofthehearingtobepostedonthesiteinaconspicuousmannerintheformof
abrightlycolorednoticeonaselfstandingsignasprovidedbytheDepartmentofCommunity
andEconomicDevelopmentorinsuchotherformastheDepartmentofCommunityand
EconomicDevelopmentmaydirect.
2.Atleast15dayspriortothedateofthepublichearing,theDepartmentofCommunityand
EconomicDevelopmentshallcausenoticeofthetime,placeandpurposeofthehearingtobe
mailedtothelatestrecordedrealpropertyownerswithinatleast300feetoftheboundaryofthe
siteasshownbytherecordsoftheCountyAssessor.TheapplicantshallprovidetheDepartment
ofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentwithmailinglabelsforeachsuchpropertyowner.
(Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2911§2,3/29/1996;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.2636§18,5/15/1991;
Ord.2595§2,6/27/1990;Ord.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
17.96.150Appeals.
AnyappealofafinaldecisionrenderedbytheDirectorofCommunityandEconomicDevelopmentpursuanttothis
titlemustbefiledwiththeHearingExaminerwithin15daysofsuchfinaldecisionandincludepaymentofthe
appealfeesetforthinaresolutionauthorizedbyChapter1.25PAMCorbebarred.SeeAppendixAforfees.
(Ord.3719§1,9/5/2023;Ord.3548§25,1/5/2016;Ord.2990§5,5/15/1998;Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;
Ord.2595§3,6/27/1990)
17.96.160Coderevisor.
TheCity'sCoderevisorisauthorizedanddirectedtomakeminororganizationalchangestothezoningcode
necessaryforcodification,andtoprepareforCityCounciladoptionacodificationoftheentireCityzoningcode,
includingallzoningcodeamendmentsthathavebeenapprovedbytheCityCouncil.
(Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.2636§19,5/15/1991)
17.96.170Zoningcodeamendment.
Application.Anypersonwishingtoapplyforanamendmenttothiszoningordinancemustsubmitacompleted
applicationandafilingfeeassetforthinaresolutionauthorizedbyChapter1.25PAMC(seeAppendixA)tothe
DepartmentofCommunityandEconomicDevelopment,togetherwithanyinformationnecessarytocomplywith
therequirementsoftheStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct(SEPA)Chapter43.21CRCW.
(Ord.3719§1,9/5/2023;Ord.3272,2/16/2007;Ord.2932§35,10/11/1996;Ord.2861§1(part),3/17/1995;
Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.2636§19,5/15/1991)
17.96.180Penalties.
Anyperson,firm,orcorporationviolatinganyprovisionsofthistitleshallbeguiltyofamisdemeanor,andupon
convictionthereofshallbepunishablebyafineofnotmorethan$500.00orbyimprisonmentforatermnotto
exceedsixmonths,orbybothfineandimprisonment.Suchperson,firm,orcorporationshallbedeemedguiltyofa
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separateoffenseforeachandeverydayduringanyportionofwhichanyviolationofthistitleiscommitted,
continued,orpermittedbysuchperson,firm,orcorporation,andshallbepunishableashereinprovided.
(Ord.2668§12(part),1/17/1992;Ord.1709§1(part),12/22/1970)
Editor'sƓƚƷĻΛƭΜΓhƩķ͵3577§1,adoptedMar.21,2017,deletedTableA,thetablefollowing§17.96.180,entitled,
"ConditionalUsesinResidentialSingleFamilyZonesthathaveSpecialDevelopmentalStandards,"which
derivedfromOrd.3332§11,adoptedApril25,2008.See§17.94.065.
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TO:Planning Commission
FROM:The Community and Economic Development Department
DATE:Wednesday,August 28, 2024
RE:Mobile and Itinerate Vendor Municipal Code Amendment
I.DISCUSSION
The current mobile and itinerant vendor code updateaimsto create a simple and streamlined regulatory
framework for different types of commercial vendors, including mobile vendors, itinerant vendors, youth
lemonade stands, and other non-categorized uses. The intent is to create a more manageable and less
burdensome process for vendors by providing an approachthat includespermitting for individual
vendors; permitting for privately owned locations that would like to host vendorsin a daily, semi-
permanent, or permanent fashion; and anew map that designatesgeneral locations where permitted
vendors can operate in the public spheretemporarilyduring certain hours of the day. Staff is proposing
thefollowing:
The vendor permit would require minimalcost anddocumentation of state and county health and
business licensing and approval from the Department of Labor and Industries as a vehicle.
A site plan review permit would be necessary for vendors operating in fixed locations near existing
businesses or for establishingmobile vending villages. It wouldrequirethe location conformwith
existing zoningand buildingstandards, ADA regulations, and demonstrateaccess to grey water
disposal. The aim is to balance ease of operation for vendors with essential regulations to ensure
community and health standards are met.
The Planning Commission should discuss the extent of the generaloperations mapby
neighborhood, zone, major employer,some combination of the three, or citywide.
The following questions will be asked during an interactive activity, thinking of all business models:
Should mobile & itinerant vendors be confined to specific zones or regions within the city?
Should mobile and itinerant vendors have designated operating hours within the city?
Should mobile and itinerant vendors bepermitslimited or limitless in quantity?
What should the City not regulate?
What should the City regulate?
List other concerns that are not covered in previous questions.
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II.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Compiled Code Research
Washington State Retail Food Code
Public Outreach and Participation Plan
Previously Supplied Resources
L& I Factory Assembled Structures
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Utility Advisory Committee Joint Meeting Discussion Items
PC Requests
Sewer/water capacity and lack of infrastructure affecting development.
Overlay map that shows capacity. Have a pre-plan in place that shows the needs of any
given property.
Water security as the population increases.
Future plans for moving power lines underground.
Planning Staff Suggestions
PC/UAC Roles and Responsibilities
Opportunities for PC/UAC Collaboration – Utility billing structure and methodology for
identifying vacant and blighted properties.
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Building Report
2024 January-July