HomeMy WebLinkAbout2948ORDINANCE NO. 2948
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, making
numerous minor wording and clarification amendments and other
adjustments to the City's development regulations, including
definition clarifications, clarification and consolidation of
regulations related to senior residential facilities and other assisted
living facilities, changes to the sign regulations to allow larger
signs, to allow political signs without time restriction before an
election, and to allow certain identification signs such as home
occupation activities in residential neighborhoods, other minor
corrections to and clarifications of the Zoning Code, and changes
to the Subdivision, Short Subdivision, and Boundary Line
Adjustment Ordinances related to sidewalk improvements
required by state statute and clarification of certain types of
information required to be shown on plats, and amending
Ordinances 1588, 1631, 1709, 2222, and 2669, as amended, and
Chapters 14.40, 16.04, 16.08, 16.12, and Title 17 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES ORDAIN as
follows:
Section 1. The Off- Street Parking Ordinance, Ordinance 1588, as amended,
and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC
14.40.060 to read as follows:
14.40.060 Parking Space Requirements - Residential Uses.
A. Dormitories and apartment dormitories shall provide two parking spaces for each
sleeping unit.
B. Rooming and lodging houses shall provide one parking space for each sleeping
Nursing and convalescent homes, assisted living facilities, residential care
facilities, adult family homes, group homes, and sanitariums shall provide one (1) parking
space for each three (3) beds.
D. Single- family, two and three family dwellings, and apartment buildings shall
provide two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
E. Trailer parks shall provide two (2) parking spaces for each trailer space. (Ord.
2228 §6, 8/31/82; Ord. 2081 §1, 6/1/80; Ord. 2028 §2, 6/17/79; Ord. 1588 §6, 6/15/66)
Section 2. The Short Plat Ordinance, Ordinance 2222, as amended, and
Chapter 16.04 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC
16.04.070, 16.04.140, and 16.04.160 to read as follows:
16.04.070 Preliminary Short Plat - Design Standards. All preliminary short plats shall
conform to the following design standards:
A. Right -of -Way Access.
1. Each lot shall abut on a dedicated, improved and maintained City street.
Such street shall connect directly to an existing improved street.
2. If the abutting right -of -way does not meet minimum width standards,
additional right -of -way shall be required in accordance with the requirements of the Public
Works Department.
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3. An exception from the right -of -way access requirements in this section
shall be allowed for a single lot within a proposed short plat, provided that the following
conditions are met:
a. the single lot already abuts and is accessible by emergency
vehicles over a 20- foot -wide all- weather street that does not meet City standards and already
contains a habitable dwelling, and
b. all other lots in the short subdivision shall meet the right -of -way
access standards of this section.
4, Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions
for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.060
and RCW 58.17.110.
B. Lot Design.
1. The minimum area shall be equal to or greater than that required by the
Zoning Code as now enacted or hereafter amended.
2. The minimum depth shall be the total distance between the required front
and rear yard setbacks plus fifteen feet.
3. The minimum width, measured at the mid -point between the front and
rear yard setback lines, shall be as required by the Zoning Code as now enacted or hereafter
amended.
4. The front lot line shall be the boundary of a lot which abuts a street. On
a panhandle, flag, or dogleg lot, the front lot line and setbacks shall be determined during the
short subdivision process, or, if not determined during short subdivision review, shall be
determined by the Planning Director.
5. a. Panhandle, flag, or dogleg lots may be permitted if the original
parcel has insufficient width to reasonably provide each lot with a dedicated right -of -way
occurring within the interior of the plat and if there is no reasonable likelihood that standard
rights -of -way could be provided in cooperation with abutting properties.
b. Each such panhandle, flag, or dogleg lot shall meet the following
criteria:
i. The panhandle shall have a minimum width of twenty feet
and shall serve no more than one lot.
ii. The required lot area shall not include any portion of the
panhandle.
iii. Dead -end access streets and /or driveways in excess of 150
feet in length shall be provided with a turn - around which has a minimum 90 -foot diameter
asphaltic concrete street or an alternative approved by the City consistent with the Urban
Services Ordinance and the Uniform Fire Code, except that an all- weather gravel surface
section may be approved for turn - arounds which are anticipated to be temporary due to the
future extension of the roadway.
C. Natural Features. The lots and lot arrangement shall be such that no foreseeable
difficulties will be created, due to topography and other natural conditions, for the securing of
building permits to build on all lots in compliance with the Zoning Code and the
Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances, as now enacted or hereafter amended,
and all other applicable regulations.
D. Large Lots. Where property is subdivided into lots which are of sufficient size
to be resubdivided, the lots and streets shall be arranged so as to permit later resubdivision in
conformance with the Zoning Code, as now enacted or hereafter amended, the Subdivision
Regulations Ordinance, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and this Chapter. (Ord. 2880
§1 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2865, 5/12/95; Ord. 2631 §1, 3/29/91; Ord. 2222 §7, 8/11/82)
16.04.140 Final Short Plat - Improvements - Required. The following minimum
improvements shall be made or installed for each lot created by the short subdivision, before
final short plat approval:
A. Watermains and other appurtenances necessary to provide adequate potable water
supply and fire protection as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services
Ordinance development standards;
B. Sanitary sewer or approved septic tank and drain field site;
C. Power, telephone, and all other necessary utilities;
D. Appropriate dedications or easements if required;
E. Minimum street improvement cross - section standard as set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development standards:
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1. Improvements to Principal Frontage Street: A principal frontage street
within City right -of -way furnishing access from the nearest fully improved City street to newly
created lots shall be improved to a minimum of 20 -foot wide asphaltic concrete street with one
3 -foot wide shoulder and one 6 -foot wide shoulder for pedestrian traffic. All dead -end City
streets in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with a turn - around which has a
minimum 100 -foot diameter right -of -way and 90 -foot diameter asphaltic concrete street, or an
alternative approved by the City consistent with the Urban Services Ordinance and the Uniform
Fire code. The minimum structural section shall consist of 2 -inch top rock on roadway and
shoulders, with a miimum 8 -inch compacted ballast subgrade.
2. EXCEPTION: The Public Works Department shall require the minimum
standard to be increased to match the immediately adjoining City street when the immediately
adjoining City street is more fully developed than the minimum standard. This exception shall
not apply to short plats when the City finds that there will be an economic and physical
hardship in relocating public utilities and there will be no increase in the number of lots within
a subject short plat.
F. Roadway ditches and /or culverts shall be provided to address existing and
anticipated storm water run -off occurring on the site and /or in the principal frontage right -of-
way as set forth in the Urban Services Ordinance and Clearing and Grading Ordinance
development standards.
G. The subdivider shall provide a street profile acceptable to the Public Works
Department for the principal frontage street if the final street grade has not been previously
established or accepted by the City.
H. The subdivider shall execute an L.I.D. consent and non - protest agreement or
other agreement acceptable to the City for street and utilities improvements on the principal
frontage street whenever required improvements are less than the City's full development
standard, as established by the City Engineer.
I. The subdivider shall provide all other public improvements as may be required
as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and the Urban Services Ordinance.
J. When commercially zoned property is being short platted without any increase
in the number of lots, the minimum improvements required by this Section may be made or
installed after short plat approval without the necessity of being bonded, provided that the final
short plat shall be conditioned to provide that such improvements shall be made or installed as
part of the building permit process, that vertical construction of the building shall not begin
unless or until the Uniform Fire Code's fire hydrant requirement has been met, and that the
property or development shall not be occupied until such improvements have been completed,
provided further that said construction shall be noted on the final plat.
Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for
Students who only walk to and from school.
16.04.160 Final Short Plat - Contents.
A. Upon completion of physical improvements as required by Section 16.04.140,
or acceptance of a bond under Section 16.04.150, a final short plat may be submitted for
approval.
B. The final short plat shall be an eighteen -inch by twenty -four inch permanent
reproducible mylar, and shall be at a scale of not less than one hundred feet to one inch. The
final short plat and six paper copies shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate
square - footage and dimensions of each lot and block and the coordinates of each monument,
a title report, and shall include a warranty that all assessments in favor of the City have been
paid. The final short plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System,
North Zone, as adopted by the City, and shall show the following:
1. A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments to which all
dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat are referred;
2. Permanent monuments at all corners.
3. Subdivision boundary lines, right -of -way lines, easements, lot lines with
accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves;
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4. Name and right -of -way width of each street. Any street not dedicated
to the public must be so marked on the face of the plat;
5. Locations, dimensions, and purpose of all easements;
6. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot;
7 Required building setbacks and the location of any existing buildings
and /or major structures shall be shown on each proposed lot as well as their distances from
property lines.
—7-:& Identification of each lot;
+2,. Purpose for which sites are dedicated to the public;
9:10. Location and description of all monuments;
11„ The legal description of the proposed lots.
4912. The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true North and
grid North arrows, scale, and legend;
1 -1:13. Legal description of the land to be platted;
4-2714. Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and
survey;
4-3715. Certificate by owner(s) dedicating roads, rights -of -way, easements, and
any sites for public purposes;
4-4716. Certification of approval by:
a. The Planning Director,
b. The Public Works Director; and
c. The Light Dcpartmcnt Dircctor, and
d-� The Fire Chief;
12.. House addresses shall be provided by the City and must be clearly shown
on the short plat at the time of approval pursuant to RCW 58.17.280.
4x.18. Certification by the County Treasurer that all State and County taxes
levied against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full;
4 6:19. Certification of filing by County Auditor;
4-7720. If improvements are to be bonded rather than actually installed prior to
final plat approval, the plan shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units
will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved
by the City Engineer." (Ord. 2909 §2, 3/15/95; Ord. 2880 §1 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2391 §1,
5/30/86; Ord. 2222 §16, 8/11/82)
Section 3. The Subdivision Ordinance, Ordinance 1631, as amended, and
Chapter 16.08 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC
16.08.060 and 16.08.070 to read as follows:
16.08.060 - Standards and Policies.
A. GENERAL STANDARDS. If a proposed street and /or lot pattern for any zone
in Port Angeles has been made by the Council or the Commission, the street layout of any new
plat submitted shall be in general conformance to said pattern or plan. Otherwise proposed
streets in new subdivisions shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services
Ordinance as adopted.
No territory proposed to be subdivided shall be a part of, nor encroach upon, any area
designated in the Comprehensive Plan for future public facilities.
No plan for the platting, replatting, subdivision, or dedication of any area shall be
recommended for approval by the Commission unless streets shown therein are connected by
surfaced road to an existing improved public right -of -way adequate to serve the existing and
new lots.
Where the Comprehensive Plan or the City's official street plan indicates the necessity
of a new right -of -way of a required width or portion thereof for street purposes, whether within
a new plat or new subdivision, or along the boundaries of a new plat, new subdivision or new
lot, such required right -of -way or portion thereof shall be dedicated to the City of Port Angeles
by the filing of a plat.
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The area of a cemetery in one unit shall be not more than eighty (80) acres, which may
or can be surrounded by streets and highways. If the area of a cemetery is intersected or cut
by dedicated or unplatted streets the areas on opposite sides of said streets shall form and be
considered separate units.
The Planning Commission may require plats to provide areas for parks, playgrounds,
open spaces, recreation facilities, schools, school grounds, safe walking conditions on school
routes, transit stops, and drainage ways.
Each proposed subdivision and the ultimate use of the land therein shall be in the
interests of public health, safety and welfare, and subdividers shall be prepared to present
evidence to this effect when requested by the Commission.
Restrictive covenants not contrary to existing regulations regarding the use of land,
governing and binding all future owners of lots or tracts, may be shown on any plat.
No Final plat of land within the force and effect of existing Zoning Regulations shall
be approved unless it is conforming with such Regulations.
Whenever there is a discrepancy between minimum standards or dimensions noted
herein and those contained in Zoning Regulations, Building Codes, or other official
Regulations, the highest standard shall apply.
B. GENERAL PRINCIPLES, POLICIES. The Commission shall ensure that
appropriate provision is made for: (1) the harmonious development of neighborhoods by
requiring coordination of streets within subdivisions with existing or planned streets, or with
other elements of the Comprehensive Plan; (2) adequate open spaces for recreation, schools,
light and air; (3) distribution of population and traffic which will create conditions favorable
to public health, safety and convenience.
The Commission shall inquire into the public use, interest or need proposed to be served
by the establishment of a subdivision. If the results of such an inquiry indicate that a
subdivision will not serve the public use, interest or need, the Commission may deny approval
of such subdivision. The Commission shall ensure that a subdivision is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance.
Land which the Commission has found to be unsuitable for subdivision due to flooding,
bad drainage, steep slopes, rock formations or other feature likely to be harmful to the safety,
welfare and general health of the future residents, - and the Commission considers
inappropriate for subdivision, - shall not be subdivided unless adequate methods which are
consistent with the City's Wetlands and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinances
are formulated by the developer and approved by the City Engineer.
C. STREETS AND ROADS.
1. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all
roads shall conform with the Comprehensive Plan, including the Capital Facilities Plan, and
Urban Services Ordinance and shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned
roads, to topographic conditions, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate
relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such roads.
2. Where such is not shown on the Comprehensive Plan, the arrangement
of streets in a subdivision shall either provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of
existing major streets in the surrounding area; or shall conform to a plan for the neighborhood,
approved by the Commission, to meet a particular situation where topographic or other
conditions make continuance or conformance to existing roads impracticable. This shall also
apply to cluster subdivisions.
3. If a preliminary or suggested plan for an area has been made by the
Commission, the street layout of a proposed subdivision in such an area shall be in general
conformance to the plan.
4. When a portion of a subdivider's tract is to be subdivided, a street plan
for the entire tract shall be submitted to indicate how the street pattern of the plat submitted
will coordinate with the entire tract when fully platted.
5. Where a tract is subdivided into lots or tracts of an acre or more in area,
the Commission may require an arrangement of lots and streets such as to permit a later re-
subdivision in conformity with the street and lot requirements specified in these Regulations.
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6. Wherever practical, dead -end streets shall be avoided. However, roads
designed with a turn- around at one end (cul -de -sac) may be used when conditions arrant their
use.
7. Wherever practical, minor streets shall be laid out to discourage through
traffic within residential neighborhoods.
8. Where a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or proposed
major road, or is adjacent to an existing or planned business, commercial or industrial district,
the Commission may require treatment as may be necessary (1) for the adequate protection of
residential properties; and (2) to afford separation of through and local traffic.
9. Where a subdivision borders or contains a railroad or limited access
highway right -of -way, the Commission may require a road approximately parallel to and on
each side of such right -of -way at a distance suitable for appropriate use of the intervening land.
Such distances shall also be determined with due regard for the requirements of approach
grades and future grade separations.
10. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right
angles. Acute angle intersection shall be avoided.
11. There shall be no reserve strips controlling access to roads, except where
the control of such strips is definitely placed in the City under conditions approved by the
Commission.
12... Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions
for students who only walk to and from school shall be provided pursuant to RCW 58.17.110.
D. BLOCKS.
1. The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be determined with due
regard to provision of adequate building sites suitable to the special needs of the type of land
use contemplated, the zoning requirements as to lot area and dimensions, limitations and
opportunities of the topography, and needs for convenient access, circulation, control and
safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
2. The width of blocks shall be sufficient for two (2) tiers of lots, unless
existing conditions are such, in the judgment of the Commission, to render such requirements
undesirable or impractical.
3. Where frontage is on a major road, the long dimension of the block
should be oriented with the direction of traffic flow.
4. Pedestrian crosswalk -ways shall be required where deemed essential to
provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping centers, transportation , and
other community facilities.
E. LOTS.
1. The lot area, width, depth, shape and orientation, and the minimum
building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location of the subdivision, for the type of
development and land use contemplated, and shall conform with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
2. Excessive depth in relation to width shall be avoided. No lot shall have
a depth greater than twice its width.
3. Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width to permit
appropriate building setback from and orientation to both streets.
4. To ensure public health, convenience and safety, the subdividing of land
shall provide, by means of a public street, each lot with satisfactory access to an existing public
street.
5. Double frontage and reverse frontage lots shall be avoided, except where
essential to provide separation of residential development from traffic arteries or to overcome
specific disadvantages of topography and orientation. A planting screen easement across which
there shall be no right of access shall be provided along the line of lots abutting such a traffic
artery or disadvantageous use.
6. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to street lines.
7. No lot or lots for residential purposes shall be divided or sold into
additional lots or building sites, without compliance with these Subdivision Regulations.
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F. PUBLIC SPACES.
1. Where a proposed park, playground, school, or other public use shown
in the Comprehensive Plan, including the Capital Facilities Plan, and Urban Services
Ordinance is located in whole or in part in a subdivision, the Commission may require the
dedication or reservation of such area within the subdivision in those cases in which the
Commission deems such requirement to be reasonable.
2. Where deemed essential by the Commission, upon consideration of the
particular type of development proposed in the subdivision, and especially in large -scale
neighborhood unit developments not anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan, the Commission
may require the dedication or reservation of such areas or sites of a character, extent and
location suitable to the needs created by such development for schools, parks and other
neighborhood purposes.
3. Due regard shall be shown for the preservation of outstanding natural and
cultural features such as scenic spots, water courses, and historic sites, consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, the Wetlands Protection Ordinance, and the Environmentally Sensitive
Areas Protection Ordinance.
G. EASEMENTS.
1. Utility easements shall be provided, centered on front, rear, or side lot
lines.
2. Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course, drainage way,
channel, or stream, there shall be provided a storm water easement or drainage right -of -way
conforming substantially with the lines of such water course, and such further width or
construction, or both, as will be adequate for the purpose. Parallel roads or parkways may be
required in connection therewith.
H. STREET LIGHTING. Street lighting installations shall be located in reference
to the dimensions of full grown trees and in accordance with the determinations and standards
of the City Engineer.
I. DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS. Variations from and exceptions to the
following standards may be made by the Commission, where topographic or other existing
conditions make adherence to these Regulations impractical.
J. ROADS AND EASEMENTS.
1. Principal Arterial Streets
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than seventy (70)
feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty- eight(48)
feet, not including curb.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than five (5) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than three hundred
(300) feet.
e. A tangent of at least two hundred (200) feet in length shall be
provided between reverse curves.
2. Minor Arterial Street
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60)
feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty -four (44)
feet, not including curb.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than seven (7) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than two hundred
(200) feet.
e. A tangent of at least two hundred (200) feet in length shall be
provided between reverse curves.
3. Collector Arterial Street
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60)
feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than forty (40) feet,
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not including curb.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than seven (7) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than two hundred
(200) feet.
e. A tangent of at least one hundred fifty (150) feet in length shall be
provided between reverse curves.
4. Access Street
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than sixty (60)
feet.
b. The minimum pavement width shall be not less than thirty -four (34)
feet, not including curb.
c. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent.
d. The minimum radius of curvature shall be not less than one hundred
(100) feet.
e. A tangent of at least one hundred (100) feet in length shall be
provided between reverse curves.
5. Alleys (when provided)
a. The minimum right -of -way width shall be not less than twenty (20)
feet.
b. The maximum grade shall be not greater than ten (10) percent.
6. Pedestrian Crosswalk -ways, when required, shall have a width of not less
than ten (10) feet.
7. Easement for Utilities shall have a width of not less than twenty (20) feet,
and when centered on lot lines shall have a width of not less than ten (10) feet on each side of
the lot line.
K. CUL -DE -SACS.
1. Maximum length shall be no more than five hundred (500) feet.
2. Minimum diameter of the circular turn- around at the closed end shall be
not less than ninety (90) feet.
3. Minimum diameter of the property line at the closed end shall be not less
than one hundred (100) feet.
4. Standards may be reduced consistent with the Urban Services Ordinance
and the Uniform Fire Code.
L. INTERSECTIONS.
1. Street jogs shall be avoided when the centerline off -set is less than two
hundred (200) feet.
2. No street shall intersect with another street at an angle less than sixty (60)
degrees.
3. Unless the City Engineer deems a greater radius necessary, curbs at street
intersections shall be rounded with a minimum radius of ten (10) feet.
M. SIDEWALKS.
1. Sidewalks serving proposed commercial shopping and retail land uses
shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width.
2. Sidewalks serving proposed apartment buildings, cluster housing, or
apartment courts shall not be less than eight (8) feet in width and shall be located not less than
one (1) foot from the property line and within the right -of -way.
3. Sidewalks serving areas proposed for single - family homes shall be not
less than five (5) feet wide and shall be located not less than one (1) foot from the property line
and within the right -of -way.
4. Sidewalks shall be provided as set forth in Comprehensive Plan and
Urban Services Ordinance.
N. BLOCKS.
1. Maximum length of all blocks shall be approximately twelve hundred
(1200) feet.
2. Minimum length of all blocks shall be approximately five hundred (500)
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feet.
3. Crosswalk -ways shall be required near the middle of all blocks longer
than approximately eight hundred (800) feet.
4. Minimum width of all blocks (plus width of alley, if any), shall be two
hundred (200) feet.
O. LOTS.
1. The minimum width, depth, area and setback dimensions of all lots in
proposed subdivisions shall conform with City Zoning Regulations. If any dimension in a plat
is more restrictive than the said Regulations, then the most restrictive dimension shall apply.
P. BUILDING LINE SETBACK.
1. The building line setback from the property lines of all lots shall be
indicated by a dashed line on all plats.
2. Required setbacks are a minimum, not a uniform standard. Varied
setbacks along a street help avoid a monotonous barracks appearance.
Q. STANDARD PIPE SIZE.
The size of water, sanitary and storm sewer pipes shall be as set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance.
R. PROCEDURE FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Procedures for reimbursement shall be the same as that set forth in Section
13.68.140 PAMC. (Ord. 2880 §2 (part) 8/25/95; Ord. 2795 §1, 2/11/94; Ord. 2743 §2,
1/29/93; Ord. #2732 §16, 12/25/92; Ord. #1881 §1, 6/23/76; Ord. #1631 §5, 11/14/67)
16.08.070 - Requirements for Acceptance of Plats.
A. DATA REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT.
The preliminary plat shall be at a scale of not less than two hundred (200) feet
to one (1) inch. Data required for the preliminary plat shall include the following information,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer:
1. Location, width and purpose of all easements, existing and proposed.
2. Name and right -of -way widths of all existing and proposed streets on or
adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
3. Approximate location and size of all utilities (water mains, sewers, etc.)
on an adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
4. Contours, based on City adopted vertical datum, shall have intervals of
not more than 5 feet for slopes of 10% or more and not more than two feet for slopes of 10%
or less.
5. Locations of and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock,
and ground water conditions, when required by the City Engineer.
6. Approximate locations of water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded
areas, natural retention areas, direction of drainage, culverts, houses, all non - residential land
uses and all other significant features on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
7. Zoning on and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
8. All highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities
for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision.
9. A vicinity sketch showing relation of the proposed subdivision to the
surrounding area with regard to major improvements.
10. The legal description of the tract to be platted, title under which the
proposed subdivision is to be recorded, names and addresses of the owners, date, scale, north
arrow.
1a. The legal description of the proposed lots.
1412. Ownership of unsubdivided land adjacent to the proposed subdivision and
names of adjoining existing plats.
11. The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and /or major
structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.
1-2714. Identification of each lot and each block.
1-3715. Approximate square footage and scaled dimensions of each lot.
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+4716. Summary of site data, including total acreage, acreage in residential use,
acreage in streets, and number of acres in parks and other non - residential land uses.
13 -:17. Environmental Checklist with filing fee.
+6718. Shoreline and Wetland permit applications and Environmentally Sensitive
Areas Protection Ordinance compliance (when required).
4- 7-19. Affidavits of posting and publication.
B. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED. All roadway and utility
improvements must be designed to comply with the current APWA standards and as specified
by the City Engineer and with the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance
development standards. Plans and specifications for roadway and utility improvements must
be approved by the City Engineer prior to the beginning of construction. Minimum
improvements shall be as follows:
C. STREETS AND ROADWAYS.
1. The entire right -of -way shall be cleared and grubbed of all objectionable
materials. Trees approved for preservation shall be identified.
2. Streets shall be graded and improved with paving, curbs and gutters,
drainage and sidewalks according to the approved plans and roadway section.
3. Street lights shall be installed as specified by the City Engineer.
4. Street name signs shall be provided and installed by the City at cost to
the developer.
5. Permanent monuments shall be installed and each lot shall be staked.
D. UTILITIES. A water distribution system, storm drainage system, electrical
distribution system and a sanitary sewage disposal system shall be designed and installed in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance development
standards.
E. PARKS Parks and recreation shall be provided consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Services Ordinance.
F. RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS.
1. Street Trees. Street trees are a protection against excessive heat and glare
and enhance the attractiveness and value of abutting property. The City will assist the
subdivider in location of trees and species to use under varying conditions. It is recommended
that trees be planted inside the property lines where they are less subject to injury, decrease the
chance of motor accidents and enjoy more favorable conditions for growth. If trees are to be
planted within a planting strip in the right -of -way, their proposed locations and species to be
used are to be submitted for review and approval by the City.
G. REQUIRED DATA FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT. The final plat shall
be an eighteen (18) inch by twenty -four (24) inch permanent reproducible, and shall be at a
scale of not less than two hundred (200) feet to one (1) inch. A reduced copy no larger than
11" x 17" shall be submitted with the final prints. For large subdivisions, the plat may be on
several sheets, accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire subdivision. The final plat
shall be accompanied by a report containing accurate square footage and dimensions of each
lot and block and the coordinates of each monument; a title report; and shall include a warranty
that all assessments in favor of the City have been paid.
The final plat and survey shall be based on the Washington Coordinate System, North
Zone, as adopted by the City. The final plat shall show the following:
1. A minimum of two permanent plat control monuments with coordinates,
to which all dimensions, bearings, azimuths and similar data on the plat shall be referred.
2. Permanent monuments at all corners.
3. Subdivision boundary lines, right -of -way lines, easements, lot lines with
accurate dimensions, bearings or azimuths, radii, central angles, and lengths of all curves.
4. Name and right -of -way width of each street. Any street not dedicated
to the public must be so marked on the face of the plat (RCW 58.17.165).
5. Location, dimensions and purpose of all easements.
6. Identification of each lot and block.
7 The required building setbacks and any existing buildings and /or major
structures shall be shown for each proposed lot as well as their distances from property lines.
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7$. Purpose for which sites, other than residential, are dedicated to the public
or reserved for future development.
$9. The required building setbacks on each proposed lot.
910. Location and description of all monuments.
+91L The title under which the subdivision is to be recorded, true north and
grid north arrows, scale, and legend.
H1412. Legal description of the land to be platted;
1a The legal description of the proposed lots.
X14. Certification by registered land surveyor as to the accuracy of plat and
survey.
-115. Certificate by owner(s) containing the legal description of the land to be
platted and dedicating roads, rights -of -way, easements and any sites for public purposes.
+416. Certification of approval by: (a) the Planning Commission; (b) City
EeerPublic Works Director; (c) Health Department (when required); (d) City Council; (e)
City Manager, City Clerk, Fire Chief, City Light Dircctor, Planning Director., and City
Attorney.
X11,. Certification by the County Treasurer that all state and county taxes
levied against the land to be subdivided have been paid in full.
+6.18. Certification of filing by County Auditor.
X19. If improvements are to be bonded rather than actually installed prior to
final plat approval, the plat shall show a notation as follows: "No occupancy of dwelling units
will be allowed until all roadway and utility improvements have been completed and approved
by the City Engineer." (Ord. 2909 §3, 3/29/96; Ord. 2880 §2, 8/25/95; Ord. 2743 §3,
1/29/93; Ord. 2045 §1, 10/27/79; Ord. 1966 §2, 4/29/78; Ord. 1631 §6, 11/14/67)
Section 4. The Boundary Line Adjustment Ordinance, Ordinance 2669, and
Chapter 16.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC
16.12.070 to read as follows:
16.12.070 - Recording.
A. A survey shall be prepared and recorded with the County Auditor's Office on
an 18" x 22" reproducible mylar. The mylar shall show property lines and dimensions,
showing the new corners as staked on the ground, building locations, location of easements,
and public and private streets. The mylar shall also contain signatures of all property owners
and signature blocks for the Planning Director and City EnginccrPublic Works Director. A
copy of the recorded survey shall be provided to the Planning Department.
B. In order to ensure that the adjustment does not create an additional lot, the
following wording shall be included on each deed filed as part of the adjustment:
"This conveyance is for the purpose of accomplishing a boundary line
adjustment pursuant to RCW 58.17.040(6). It shall not create any additional
lots, tracts, parcels, or division. Rather, the land described herein shall merge
or be integrated into abutting property presently owned by the grantee(s)."
Section 5. The Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 1709, as amended, and Title 17
of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending 17.01.010, 17.03.010,
17.03.020, 17.08.010, 17.08.065, 17.08.075, 17.08.090, 17.08.095, 17.10.040, 17.10.050,
17.10.060, 17.10.070, 17.11.070, 17.11.040, 17.11.050, 17.11.060, 17.13.050, 17.13.080,
17.14.030, 17.14.040, 17.15.040, 17.15.059, 17.15.060, 17.20.160, 17.21.140, 17.23.160,
17.40.080, 17.95.170, and Chapter 17.16 to read as follows:
17.01.010 Purpose. This comprehensive Ordinance is adopted for the following
purposes:
A. To implement the requirements of the State Growth Management Act of 1990
through the goals, policies, and objectives of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan by dividing
the City into zones restricting and regulating therein the location, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, and use of buildings, structures and land for residential, business, commercial,
manufacturing, public, and other specified uses. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668
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§1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
B. To protect the character and maintain the stability of residential, commercial,
manufacturing, and public areas within the City, and to promote the orderly and appropriate
development of such areas. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord.
1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
C. To regulate the intensity of use of lots and parcels of land, and to determine the
spaces surrounding buildings necessary to provide adequate light, air, privacy, and access to
property. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
D. To sustain natural landscapes, corridors, and habitats for fish and wildlife and
to provide relief from the urban landscape within the community through the designation of
open space areas. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
E. To limit congestion in the public streets and to protect the public health, safety,
convenience, and general welfare by providing for off - street parking of motor vehicles, the
loading and unloading of commercial vehicles, public transit access, and pedestrian safety.
(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
F. To establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for residential,
commercial, manufacturing, public, or other uses within such lines. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
G. To prevent the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures and
to preserve existing unusual, unique, and interesting features of the natural landscape so far as
is possible and appropriate in each zone by regulating the use and the bulk of buildings in
relation to the land surrounding them. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
H. To provide protection from fire, explosion, noxious fumes, and other hazards
and to maintain the quality of life in the interest of public health, safety, comfort, and general
welfare by establishing minimum level of service standards throughout the City. (Ord. 2861
§1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
I. To prevent such additions to, and alteration or remodeling of, existing buildings
or structures as would not comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed hereunder.
(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
J. To prohibit uses, buildings, or structures which are incompatible with the
character of the permitted uses within specified zones. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord.
2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
K. To conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the City. (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
L. To encourage the preservation of historic or culturally significant sites and
structures throughout the City. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
M. To define and to limit the powers and duties of the administrative officers and
bodies as provided herein and to protect the private property rights of landowners from
arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory actions. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668
§1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
N. To improve the variety, quality, availability, and affordability of the housing
opportunities in the City. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
O. Zoning Intentions:
1. RS -7 Zone - This is a low density residential zone intended to create and
preserve urban single family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single
family homes on standard Townsite -size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally
related to a single family residential environment may also be located in this zone. (Ord. 2861
§1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2385 §1 (part), 5/18/86; Ord. 1709 §1
(part), 12/22/70)
2. RS -9 Zone - This is a low density residential zone intended to create and
preserve urban single family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single
family homes on larger than standard Townsite -size lots. Uses that are compatible with and
functionally related to a single family residential environment may be located in this zone.
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(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2385 §1 (part), 5/18/86;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
3. RTP Zone - This is a medium density residential zone intended for
mobile home occupancies, and the area is regarded as essentially residential in character. (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70))
4. RMD Zone - This is a medium density residential zone, which allows a
mix of single family, duplexes and apartments at a density greater than single family
neighborhoods but less than the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also
intended to be more restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to
be compatible. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92)
5. RHD Zone - This is a high density residential zone for multi - family
structures. Compatible uses may be allowed on Conditional Use Permits, but the zone is still
regarded as a residential area, where commercial enterprises are not generally felt to be
compatible. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
6. PRD Overlay Zone - This overlay zone is to provide alternative zoning
regulations which permit and encourage design flexibility, conservation and protection of
natural critical areas, and innovation in residential developments to those regulations found in
the underlying zone. It is intended that a Planned Residential Development will result in a
residential environment of higher quality than traditional lot -by -lot development by use of a
design process which includes within the site design all the components of a residential
neighborhood, such as open space, circulation, building types, and natural features, in a
manner consonant with the public health, safety, and welfare. It is also intended that a
Planned Residential Development may combine a number of land use decisions such as
conditional use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project review process to
encourage timely public hearings and decisions and to provide for more open space and
transitional housing densities than is required or may be permitted between single family and
multi- family zones. The consolidation of permit reviews does not exempt applicant(s) from
meeting the regulations and submitting the fees and applications normally required for the
underlying permit processes. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord.
2657 §1 (part), 12/13/91; Ord. 2038 §1 (part), 7/29/79)
7. CO Zone - This is a commercial zone intended for those business, office,
administrative, or professional uses which do not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather
provide a service to clients, the provision of which does not create high traffic volumes,
involve extended hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be detrimental to adjacent
residential areas. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 2109 §2, 12/7/80)
8. CN Zone - This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve
areas for businesses which are of the type providing the 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
vehicular access and to be compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 2861 §1
(part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2553 1, 12/2/89)
9. CSD Zone - This is a commercial zone oriented primarily to those
businesses serving the daily needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods 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. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2797 §2, 2/11/94, Ord.
2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
10. CA Zone - This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve
areas for business serving the entire City and needing an arterial location because of the nature
of the business or intensity of traffic generated by the business. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95;
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Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2293 §1 (part), 4/4/84)
11. CBD Zone - This is a commercial zone intended to strengthen and
preserve the area commonly known as the Downtown for major retail, service, financial, and
other commercial operations that serve the entire community, the regional market, and tourists.
It is further the purpose of this zone to establish standards to improve pedestrian access and
amenities and to increase public enjoyment of the shoreline. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95;
Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2303 §1 (part), 7/4/84; Ord.
1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
12. IP Zone - This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas
for office, commercial, and industrial uses devoid of exterior nuisances in a planned, park -like
setting. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
13. IL Zone - This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas
for industrial uses which are largely devoid of exterior nuisances in close proximity to airports
and highways. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 2329 §1 (part), 3/11/85)
14. IH Zone - This is the least restrictive industrial zone intended to be the
area in which heavy industry could develop causing the least impact on other land uses. (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
15. PBP Zone - A zoning designation for publicly -owned property, or
property less suitable for development by reason of its topography, geology, or some unusual
condition or situation. Much of the land so designated may best be left as "green belts". (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
16. Elderly Ilousing Conditional Usc - The purpose of this Chaptcr is to
r.i - •1 • • 'r. ' 'Gi� r. i • •-ri - • ,Wi G G i• 1.. .i'i■. • •-i
for elderly persons in the City of Port Angeles. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1,
10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
1-7:16. Home Occupation Conditional Use - The purpose of this Chapter is to
ensure that an occupation or business undertaken within a dwelling unit located in a residential
use district is incidental and subordinate to the primary use and is compatible with the
residential character of the neighborhood. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1,
10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2103 §2, 10/18/80)
X17 Bed and Breakfast Conditional Use - The purpose of this Chapter is to
ensure that a bed and breakfast is compatible with its surrounding properties, and when located
in a residential neighborhood, to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood and the
surrounding residences. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668
§1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2483 §1 (part), 3/23/88)
- 1-9.1& Adult Entertainment Conditional Use - The purpose of this Chapter is to
ensure that adult entertainment businesses are appropriately located and operated within the
City of Port Angeles, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to
the public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92;
Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2511 §1, 10/4/88)
20.j2. Retail Stand Conditional Use - The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure
that retail stands are appropriately located in the commercial and public building areas, are
compatible with the uses allowed in such areas, are conducive to the public health, safety, and
welfare, and promote the diversity of retail stand activity. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95;
Ord. 2715 §1, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2070 §1 (part), 3/29/80)
2-1720. Wrecking Yard Conditional Use - The purpose of this Chapter is to
ensure that licensed wrecking yards are appropriately located, are compatible with uses allowed
within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare. (Ord. 2861 §1
(part), 3/17/95).
17.03.010 Purpose. For the purpose of these Regulations the City of Port Angeles is
divided into, ec Sixteen zoning classifications as follows:
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ABBREVIATED
CHAPTER DESIGNATION ZONE CLASSIFICATION
17.10
17.11
17.13
17.14
17.15
17.19
17.20
17.21
17.22
17.23
17.24
17.30
17.32
17.34
17.40
17.42
RS -7
RS -9
RTP
RMD
RHD
PRD
CO
CN
CSD
CA
CBD
IP
IL
IH
PBP
FL
Residential, Single Family
Residential, Single Family
Residential Trailer Park
Residential, Medium Density
Residential, High Density
Planned Residential Development
Commercial, Office
Commercial, Neighborhood
Community Shopping District
Commercial, Arterial
Central Business District
Industrial Park
Industrial, Light
Industrial, Heavy
Public Building - Park
Forest Lands
Overlay Zone
(Ord. 2861 §1 part, 3/17/95; Ord. 2798 §2, 2/25/94; Ord. 2715 §2, 10/16/92; Ord. 2668 §2
(part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.03.020 Zoning Map. A Zoning Map, showing the location and the boundaries of
the various zones in the City, shall be established as the Official Zoning Map
and shall be an integral part of these Zoning Regulations. The Zoning Map shall be consistent
with the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and the land use designations on the
Zoning Map shall be at the same or lesser intensity of uses and impacts on surrounding uses
as the Comprehensive Plan Map. Where the zoning land use designation is at a lesser intensity
than the Comprehensive Plan designation, a rezone may be granted if circumstances have been
shown to be changed and the public use and interest is served. Where the zoning land use
designation is at a greater intensity than the Comprehensive Plan designation, a rezone
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan must be obtained before new development will be
permitted. (Ord. 2861 §1 part, 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §2 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
17.08.010 - "A"
A. Accessory Building or Use - one which:
1. is subordinate and incidental to and serves a principal building or principal use,
and
2. is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building or principal use
served. (Ord. 2921 §1, 6/28/96; Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
B. Accessory Residential Unit - a dwelling unit which:
1. is incidental to a detached single family residence,
2. is subordinate in space (i.e., fifty percent or less space than the single family
residential use, and
3. is located on the same zoning lot as the single family residence. (Ord. 2861 §1
(part), 3/17/95)
C. Adult Family Home : • a one - family dwelling
of a person or persons who are providing personal care, room and board to more than one (1)
but not more than four six (6) adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person
or persons providing the services cxccpt that a maximum of six adults may be permittcd if the
70.128.010). and who are licensed by the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 18.48 and
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Chapter 70.128 RCW (Adult Family Home regulations). (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord.
2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91)
D. Alley - a public right of way which provides service access to abutting property.
(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
E. Amendment - a change in language of the zoning text which is an official part
of these Zoning Regulations. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
F. Apartment - a room, or a suite of two or more rooms in a multiple dwelling,
occupied or suitable for occupancy as a dwelling unit for one family. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
Assisted Living Facility or Boarding Home - A residential facility that provides
domiciliary services to three or more persons of the age 65 or more, or less than age 65 who
by reason of infirmity require domiciliary care and who do not require the more intensive care
provided by a nursing home. and that is licensed by the State as a "Boarding Home" pursuant
to chapter 18.20 RCW.
17.08.065 - "L"
A. Landfill, Sanitary - an area devoted to the disposal of refuse, including
incineration, reduction, or dumping of ashes, garbage, combustible and non - combustible
refuse, and industrial solid wastes. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
B. Legal Building, Structure, Land Use - any building, structure or use of the land
that complies with all zoning requirements. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1
(part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
C. Level of Service - an established minimum capacity of public facilities or
services that must be provided per unit of demand or other appropriate measure of need. (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
D. Lot - a lot is a zoning lot, except as the context shall indicate a lot of record,
in which case a lot is a "lot, of record ". (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1 (part),
9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
E. Lot Area - the total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any primary
access easements or panhandles. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94)
F. Lot, Corner - a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets. (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1
(part), 12/22/70)
G. Lot, Reverse Corner - a corner lot in which the rear property line coincides with
the side property line of an abutting lot. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1 (part),
9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
H. Lot, Through - a lot having two opposite lot lines abutting public streets which
are usually more or less parallel to each other; not a corner lot. Both lot lines abutting streets
shall be deemed front lot lines. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
I. Lot, Zoning - a single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time
of filing for a building permit, is designated by its owner or developer as a tract to be used,
developed, or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or
may not coincide with a lot of record. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94;
Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
J. Lot Line, Front - that boundary of a lot which abuts a street. When two or more
boundaries abut a street, the boundary with the narrowest wi • th shall be considered the front
lot line, unless otherwise specified on a plat. On a panhandle lot, the front lot line and setbacks
shall be determined during the subdivision approval process, or, if not determined during
subdivision review, shall be determined by the Planning Director. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
K. Lot Line, Rear - that boundary of a lot which is most distant from and is most
nearly parallel to the front lot line. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94;
Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
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L. Lot Line, Side - any boundary of a lot which is not a front nor a rear lot line.
(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord.
1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
M. Lot Coverage - the amount or percent of the ground area of a lot on which
buildings are located. This amount /percent shall include all areas which are partially or totally
enclosed and covered by a weather tight roof or trellis structure, including any garages,
carports and cantilevered portions of a building, and structures covered by a watertight roof
or trellis even if not fully enclosed. Lot coverage does not include the first horizontal 30
inches of the roof overhang nor does it include uncovered decks and porches not higher than
30 inches from the ground. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94)
N. Lot of Record - a parcel of land that is registered as a lot or parcel of land in
the records of the County Auditor. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94;
Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
O. Lot Width - the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at right
angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines, or at the front
setback line, provided the average horizontal distance between side lot lines must also meet or
exceed the minimum lot width required. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2839, 10/14/94;
Ord. 2796 §2, 2/11/94)
17.08.075 - "N"
A. Neighborhood - an area located within a district where people live, which is
defined by the primary type and /or density of the residential units located in that particular area
of the district. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
B. Nonconforming Building or Structure - any building or structure which does not
conform with the lot area, yard, height, or lot coverage restrictions in these Regulations, or is
designed or intended for a use that does not conform to the use regulations for the zone in
which it is located, either at the effective date of these Regulations or as the result of
subsequent amendments to these Regulations. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §3,
2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
C. Nonconforming Lot - a legally established lot, the area, dimensions or location
of which met the applicable zoning code requirements in effect at the time the lost was created,
but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment of the Zoning Code, to
conform to the present requirements of the zone in which it is located. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §4, 2/11/94)
D. Nonconforming Use - any use of land, building or structure which does not
comply with all of these Zoning Regulations or of any amendment hereto governing use for the
zoning district in which such use is situated. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §4,
2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
E. Noxious Matter - material capable of causing injury to living organisms by
chemical reaction, or is capable of causing detrimental effects upon the physical or economic
well -being of individuals. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §4, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652
§1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
E. Nursing Home or Convalescent Home. - A residential facility that provides
convalescent and/or chronic care to three or more patients not related to the operator and who
by reason of illness or infirmity are not able to properly care for themselves and that is licensed
by the State as a "Nursing Home" pursuant to Chapter 18.51 RCW.
17.08.090 - "R"
A. Reclassification - a change in zoning boundaries upon the zoning map which is
an official part of these Zoning Regulations. (Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1
(part), 12/22/70)
B. Recreation Facility or Area, Non - Commercial - a facility or area for recreation
purposes, such as a swimming pool, park, tennis court, playground. or other similar use
operated and maintained by a non - profit club or organization. (Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
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C. Residence - a building or structure, or portion thereof, which is designed for and
used to provide a place of abode for human beings. The term "residence" includes the term
"residential" as referring to the type, or intended use, of a building. (Ord. 2652 §1 (part),
9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
D. Residential Care Facility - a residential ease facility means a facility, liccnscd
by the Statc, that provides care for at least five 151 but not more than fifteen (15)
people with functional disabilities7that-itas-tiet--beeft and is -
pursuant to RCW 70.128.175 as defined in RCW 70.128.175 and as required to be licensed
by the State as a "Boarding Home" pursuant to Chapter 18.20 RCW. (Ord. 2652 §1 (part),
9/27/91)
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mss_ (Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
EF. Roof - a structure covering any portion of a building or structure, including the
projections beyond the walls or supports. Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
17.08.095 - "S"
A. Service Station - an establishment which provides for the servicing of motor
vehicles and operations incidental thereto, limited to the retail sale of petroleum products and
automobile accessories; automobile washing (not including auto laundry); waxing and polishing
of automobiles; tire changing and repair (not including recapping); battery service, charging,
and replacement (not including repair and rebuilding); radiator cleaning and flushing (not
including steam cleaning and repair); installation of accessories; and the following operations
if conducted wholly within a building: lubrication of motor vehicles, brake servicing, wheel
balancing, tire testing, and replacement of carburetors, coils, condensers, fan belts, wiring,
water hoses, and similar parts. (Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
B. Setback - the required minimum distance between any lot line and any structure
or building. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92)
C. Sign, Advertising - a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity,
service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premises on
which such sign is located or to which it is affixed. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
Ji Sign, Area - the area of a sign shall be the sum of each display surface including
both sides of a double -faced sign. as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on the
mass of each display erected on one sign structure with a circler triangle, or quadrangle
connecting all extreme points. Where a sign is composed of two or more individual letters
mounted directly on a wall. the total display surface, including its background. shall be
considered one sign for purposes of calculating sign area. The structure supporting a sign is not
included in determining the area of the sign. unless the structure is designed in a way to form an
integral part of the display.
137L. Sign, Attached - a sign or billboard, lighted or unlighted, directly attached to,
supported by, and no more than 2 feet distance from, a building. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
:E,. Sign, Billboard - an outdoor advertising display, structure or sign, over 250
square feet in area, attached or detached, lighted or unlighted. Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
FU. Sign, Business - a sign which directs attention to a business or profession
conducted, or to a commodity, service, or entertainment sold or offered, upon the premises on
which such sign is located or to which it is affixed. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
GIB. Sign, Detached - a sign or billboard, lighted or unlighted, which is separated
from and not a part of a building. A sign or billboard on the top of and more than two feet in
distance from a building shall be considered a detached sign. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
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14 I. Sign, Flashing - a sign which is illuminated by artificial light which is not
maintained stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times when such sign is in use.
For the purpose of this Zoning Code, a revolving illuminated sign shall also be considered a
flashing sign. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
I L. Sign, Official Traffic, Directional, or Warning - a sign that is erected by
a public authority to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
Sign, Temporary - a sign constructed of cloth, canvas, cardboard,
wallboard, or other lightweight material, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time,
not to exceed thirty (30) days within a single calendar year, typically advertising a one -time
event, unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 2666 §1 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
KL. Single Family Residence - one detached dwelling on an individual lot for
occupancy by one family. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94)
M. Stable, Private - a detached accessory building in which only the horses and
cows owned by the occupants of the premises are kept, and in which no horses and cows are
kept for hire, remuneration, or sale. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
M N. Stand - a structure for the display and sale of products, with no space for
customers within the structure itself. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
N Q,_ Story - the space between the floor and the ceiling above said floor. A basement
shall be considered a story when more than half of the basement height is above the finished
lot grade. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
8 E. Street - a public right -of -way which affords a primary means of access to
abutting property. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1
(part), 12/22/70)
P Q. Street Right -of -Way Line - the boundary line between a street and abutting
property. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
Q R. Structure - anything constructed in the ground, or anything erected which
requires location on the ground or water, or is attached to something having location on or in
the ground or water, but not including fences or walls used as fences six feet or less in height.
(Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
R S. Structural Alteration - any change, other than incidental repairs, which would
prolong the life of the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns,
beams, or girders. (Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 1709 §1
(part), 12/22/70)
S 1. Subordinate - less important than and secondary to a primary object,
usually in these Zoning Regulations referring to an accessory use. (Ord. 2921 §2, 6/28/96;
Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95)
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U. Supermarket - a grocery store on a site larger than one acre and with multiple
retail departments such as drugs, photo, video, deli, flowers, seafood, bakery, etc. (Ord. 2861
§1 (part), 3/17/95)
wee. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §5, 2/11/94; Ord. 2652 §1 (part
9/27/91)
17.10.020 Permitted Uses.
A. Adult family home.
B. Detached single family residences.
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C. Supportcd living arrangcmcnt. (Ord. 2926 §2 (part), 8/16/96; Ord. 2861 §1
(part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §2 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 2385 §1 (part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1709 §1
(part), 12/22/70)
17.10.040 Conditional Uses.
A. Accessory residential units.
B. Agricultural nurseries and greenhouses
C. Art galleries and museums.
p,. Assisted living facility.
DE. Churches.
EE. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
PJ. Child day -care centers and pre- schools.
GE. Duplexes.
141. Group homes and hospices.
11. Libraries.
1K. Nursing and convalescent homes.
ILL. Public parks and recreation facilities.
LM. Public utility structures.
MN. Public and private schools.
NSI. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
Op. Residential care facilities.
PQ. Other uses compatible with the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §2 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §2, 5/15/91; Ord. 2385 §1 (part), 5/28/86;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.10.050 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
A. Permitted uses
1. Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
3. Minimum setback:
Front 20 feet;
Rear 20 feet, except 10 feet for detached accessory
buildings in the rear one -third of the lot;
Side, interior 7 feet, except 3 feet for detached accessory
buildings in the rear one -third of the lot
Side, abutting a street 13 feet;
Side, abutting an alley 10 feet;
PROVIDED, however, that additional minimum setbacks to ensure a safe building site may be
required when the property contains a bluff, ravine, stream, or similar feature.
4. Maximum lot coverage: 30%
5. Maximum height: 30 feet.
& Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 5,250 square feet of lot area
(8.29 units /acre), except that an "accessory residential unit" shall be exempt from density
limitations.
BC. Conditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in Subsection
17.10.050A, unless otherwise specified in Table "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference, or as may be increased by the City Council to ensure that specific
conditional uses are compatible with the RS -7 zone. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2385
§1 (part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.10.060 Off - Street Parking. (Sec Chapter 14.40 PAMC). Parking shall be
provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. (Ord. 2385 §1
(part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
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foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the name of the occupant (or as otherwise specified
in Table "A "); provided that official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning
signs for public utility buildings and structures shall be exempt from these restrictions. (Ord.
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17.11.020 Permitted Uses.
A. Adult family home.
B. Detached single family residences.
C. Supportcd living arrangcmcnt. (Ord. 2926 §2 (part), 8/16/96; Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §3, 9/27/91; Ord. 2385 §2 (part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1945 §1, 10/22/77; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.11.040 Conditional Uses.
A. Accessory residential units.
B. Agricultural nurseries and greenhouses.
C. Art galleries and museums.
D. Assisted living facility.
DE. Churches.
EF. Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.
F. Child day -care centers and pre - schools.
H. Duplexes.
HI. Group homes and hospices.
1J. Libraries.
RK. Nursing and convalescent homes.
ICI— Public parks and recreation facilities.
EM. Public utility structures.
MN. Public and private schools.
NO. Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on site.
OP. Residential care facilities.
PQ. Other uses compatible with the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2652 §5, 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §3, 5/15/91; Ord. 2385 §2 (part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.11.050 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
A. Permitted Uses
1. Minimum lot area: 9,000 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width: 75 feet.
3. Minimum setback:
Front 25 feet;
Rear 25 feet, except 10 feet for detached accessory
buildings in the rear one -third of the lot;
Side, interior 8 feet, except 3 feet for detached accessory
buildings in the rear one -third of the lot;
Side, abutting a street 18 feet;
PROVIDED, however, that additional minimum setbacks to ensure a safe building site may be
required when the property contains a bluff, ravine, stream, or similar feature.
4. Maximum lot coverage: 30%
5. Maximum height: 30 feet.
B. Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 7,000 square feet of lot area
(6.22 units /acre) except that an "accessory residential unit" shall be exempt from density
limitations.
BC. Conditional Uses Conditional uses shall comply with the minimum standards in
Subsection 17.11.050A, unless otherwise specified in Table "A ", or as may be increased by the
City Council to ensure that specific conditional uses are compatible with the RS -9 zone. (Ord.
2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2385 §2 (part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.11.060 Off- Street Parking. (Scc Chaptcr 14.40 PAMC). Parking shall be provided
as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. (Ord. 2385 §2 (part), 5/28/86;
Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
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17.11.070 Signs. One sign per lot is permitted_, which This sign shall be one square
foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the name of the occupant or as otherwise specified
in Table "A "); provided that official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning
signs for public utility buildings and structures are exempt from these restrictions. (Ord. 2385
§2 (part), 5/28/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.13.050 Area and Dimensional Requirements for Trailer Parks.
A. Minimum Lot Area: 4 acres for trailer park; 3,500 sq.ft. individual site.
B. Minimum Lot Width: 400 feet for trailer park; 40 feet per individual site.
C. Minimum Yard Requirements: TRAILER PARK - No building, trailer, structure,
cabana, carport shall be permitted closer than 30 feet to the nearest public right -of -way, and no
closer than 10 feet to any property line of a trailer park.
D. Individual Trailer Sites
1. Front: 14 feet to front property line of individual site.
2. Rear: 10 feet to rear property line of individual site.
3. Sides: 7 feet to side property line of individual site.
E. Minimum total land area required for a trailer park shall be 4 acres.
F. Thcrc shall be a ratio of 5000 sq.ft. total land arca per trailer. Density shall not
exceed one trailer for every 5,000 sq.ft. (8.71 units /acre) of total land area. Said total land area
ratio to include driveways, toilet and laundry buildings, playground- recreation open spaces,
individual trailer sites, and caretaker's quarters.
G. Each individual trailer site shall have a minimum lot area of 3500 square feet and
a minimum lot width of 40 feet.
H. A minimum of 10% of the total area of a trailer park shall be reserved and shall
be used solely and exclusively for a playground- recreation open space.
I. No building, trailer, structure, cabana, carport, or solid fence shall be permitted
closer than 30 feet to any property line that abuts a street or public right -of -way, and no closer
than 10 feet to any other property line.
J. In the interests of fire prevention, there shall be a minimum space of 14 feet
between trailers, including cabanas. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §8, 2/11/94; Ord.
2668 §4 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2300 §2 (part), 5/29/84; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.13.060 Off - street Parking Required. Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter
14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. (Sec Chaptcr 14.40 PAMC). (Ord. 2668 §4 (part),
1/17/92; Ord. 2300 §2 (part), 5/29/84; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.13.080 Trailers. House trailers, automobile trailers, mobile homes, recreation
vehicles, vacation trailers and campers used for residential purposes shall not be permitted for
occupancy in the City of Port Angeles except in approved Trailer Parks or as permitted by
Section 17.95.060 PAMC (Temporary Use Permit). (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord.
2668 §4 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2300 §2 (part), 5/29/84; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.14.020 Permitted Uses.
A. Accessory residential units.
B. Adult family homes.
C. Apartments.
D. Duplexes.
E. Single family residences.
F. Supported living arrangements. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §7
(part), 10/16/92)
17.14.030 Conditional Uses.
A. Art galleries and museums.
B. Assisted living facility.
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BC. Child day -care centers and pre - schools.
GIB. Churches.
DE. Group homes and hospices.
EE. Libraries.
EJ. Nursing and convalescent homes.
fry,. Public parks and recreation facilities.
H I. Public and private schools.
4 J. Residential care facilities.
4 K Utility buildings and structures.
KID. Other uses compatible with the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2715 §7 (part), 10/16/92)
17.14.040 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
A. Minimum lot area shall be 7,000 square feet.
B. Density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for every 3,500 square feet of lot
area (12.44 units /acre) .
C. Minimum yard requirements:
1. Front: 25 feet from front property line.
2. Sides: No structure shall be permitted closer than 7 feet to any side lot
line on the front two - thirds of the lot. Detached accessory
buildings only on the rear one -third of the lot may be permitted
to within 3 feet of the side lot line. On corner lots, the side yard
abutting a street shall have a setback of 13 feet.
3. Rear: No residential structure shall be permitted within 25 feet of the
rear property line. Detached accessory buildings are permitted
not closer than 10 feet to the rear property line or alley.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 30 %.
E. Maximum height: 35 feet. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2715
§7 (part), 10/16/92)
17.15,020 Permitted Uses.
A. Adult family homes.
B. Mortuaries, funeral parlors.
C. Multi - family dwellings, apartments, duplexes, dormitories, accessory residential
units.
D. Single family residences
E. Supportcd living arrangcmcnts.
17.15.040 Conditional Uses.
A. Art galleries and museums.
B. Assisted living facilities.
BC. Child day -care centers and pre - schools.
Ga Churches.
DE. Golf courses.
EE. Group Homes and hospices.
EL. Hospitals.
Grl. Libraries.
HI. Motels.
-11. Nursing and convalescent homes.
JK. Public and private schools.
K.L. Public parks and recreation facilities.
M. Residential care facilities.
N. Utility buildings and structures.
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O. Other uses compatible with the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2796 §6, 2/11/94; Ord. 2668 §3 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2666 §3 (part), 1/17/92;
Drd. 2652 §6 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §9 (part), 5/15/91; Ord. 2535 §1, 5/24/89; Ord.
2397 §1 (part), 6/16/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.15.050 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
A. Minimum Lot Area - 7,000 Square feet.
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B Density shall not exceed two (2) dwelling units for the first 7,000 square feet
cif lot area plus one (1) dwelling unit for each additional 1,000 square feet of lot area
(maximum 38.56 units /acre).
BE. Minimum Yard Requirements
1. Front: 25 feet from front lot line.
2. Sides: No structure shall be permitted closer than 7 feet to any side lot
line on the front two thirds of the lot. Detached accessory
buildings only, on the rear one third of the lot may be permitted
to within 3 feet of the side line. On corner lots, the side yard
abutting a street shall have a setback of 13 feet unless more is
required by Ordinance No. 1635.
3. Rear: No residential structure shall be permitted within 25 feet of the
rear property line. Detached accessory buildings are permitted
not closer than 10 feet to the rear property line or alley.
ea Maximum Lot Coverage - 30% total site area (not to apply to unenclosed
swimming pools.)
DE. Maximum Height - 35 feet. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §3
(part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2666 §3 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2652 §6 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §9
(part), 5/15/91; Ord. 2397 §1 (part), 6/16/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.15.060 Off - Street Parking. (Scc Chaptcr 14.40 PAMC). For publicly subsidized
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bedroom units, 1 parking space per utrit; arid with van service, 'Iz parking spacc per unit.
Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §3 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2666 §3 (part), 1/17/92;
Ord. 2652 §6 (part), 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §9 (part), 5 /15/91; Ord. 2538 §1, 6/28/89; Ord.
2397 §1 (part), 6/16/86; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
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17.16.010 Purposc.
17.16.020 Location.
17.16.030 Lot Arcas.
17.16.040 Minimum Yard Requirements.
17.16.050 Off - Strcct Parking.
17.16.060 Rccrcation Arca.
17.16.070 Scrccning.
17.16.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chaptcr is to- establish and maintain special
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of Port Angeles. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §8 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1
{part), 12/22/70)
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A. Homes for the elderly, nursing-homes, -etc., shall bc permitted in zones specified
B.
To obtain a Conditional Usc Permit each-developer of proposed Elderly IIousing
1 Market Analysis - Each developer shall submit a housing markct analysis
which will accurately reveal the need, the supply and the demand in the City and its environs
S itc
Plan
A site plan showing location of buildings, off - street parking
areas, rccrcation arca, screening, driveways, fire exits and building linc sctbacks shall be
submitted. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §8 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
17.16.030 Lot Areas. Minimum site arca - 2 acres plus 500 sq. ft. for every bcd over
20. (Ord. 2861
12/22/70)
1 (part), 3417/95; Ord. 2668 §-8 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
A. Front: 30 fcct.
B. Sidc: 20 fcct.
C. Rcar: 40 feet. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §8
(part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.16.050 Off- Strcct Parking. One (1) space per three (3) beds. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §8 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.16.060 Recreation Arca. Landscaped rccrcation arca shall bc reserved for
rccrcation purposcs. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §8 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 1709
§1 (part), 12/22/70)
the Planning Commission. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2668 §8 (part), 1/17/92; Ord.
1709 §1 (part), 12/22/70)
17.20.160 Conditional Uses.
A. Art galleries and museums.
B,. Assisted living facilities.
13C. Beauty shops and barber shops.
GQ. Business colleges; music, art, and dance schools.
DE. Off - street parking lots not associated with a permitted use on the same site.
EE. Businesses selling medical supplies, goods, instruments, medicine and similar
items.
Churches.
GE. Detoxification centers.
HI. Group homes and hospices.
11. Libraries.
JK. Nursing and convalescent homes.
KL. Public parks and recreation facilities.
bM. Residential care facilities.
MN. Residential uses, other than detached single family residences, that are permitted
in the RHD Zone at the RHD density allowances.
NQ. Utility buildings and structures.
OE. Other uses compatible with the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2702 §1, 8/14/92; Ord. 2652 §8, 9/27/91; Ord. 2635 §5, 5/15/91; Ord. 2278
§1, 12/26/83; Ord. 2109 §5, 12/7/80)
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17.21.040 Permitted Uses.
A. Art galleries and museums.
B., Assisted living facilities.
BC. Bakery shops.
Gfl. Banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services offices.
DE. Barber shops, beauty shops.
HE. Business and professional offices.
FU. Child day -care centers and pre- schools.
Gil. Delicatessens, grocery stores.
141. Drug stores, pharmacies.
11. Group homes and hospices.
K. Libraries.
KL. Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.
LM. Nursing and convalescent homes.
MN. Public parks and recreation facilities.
NQ. Repair services, such as appliance repair, shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair
services.
GP. Residential care facilities.
PQ. Residential uses permitted in the RHD zone at the RHD density allowances.
QR. Restaurants, cafeterias.
RS. Self - service laundries.
SI. Specialty shops: gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, video rental.
(Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2797 §3, 2/11/94)
17.23.160 Conditional Uses. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part), 3/17/95; Ord. 2742 §1, 1/29/93;
Ord. 2652 §12, 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §6 (part), 5/15/91; Ord. 2591 §1, 5/25/90; Ord. 2293 §1
(part), 4/4/84)
A. Auto body and paint shops and auto engine repair shops.
B. Drive -in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges and taverns, all of which
have direct customer access to an alley abutting residentially zoned property.
C. Fire Stations.
D. Licensed impound yards.
E. Massage parlors, saunas and steam baths, as primary use.
F. Microbreweries
G. Off - premises outdoor advertising signs
H. Off - street business parking structures and lots.
I. Recreational vehicles, vacation trailers, and campers courts and parks.
J. Salvage and recycling buildings.
K. Shopping centers, exceeding 100,000 square feet in building floor area.
L. Social service agency buildings providing 24 -hour residential care.
M. Utility buildings and structures.
N. Veterinary clinics, offices and kennels, provided:
1. buildings and structures are soundproof.
2. all run areas are surrounded by an 8 -foot solid wall or fence.
3. animal runs are to be constructed in such a manner that no animal can see
another.
4. that an incincrator of a typo approved by the local health department is
O. Other uses compatible with the intent of this Chapter. (Ord. 2861 §1 (part),
3/17/95; Ord. 2837 §1, 9/30/94; Ord. 2796 §10, 2/11/94; Ord. 2752 §2, 3/26/93; Ord. 2652
§13, 9/27/91; Ord. 2636 §6 (part), 5/15/91; Ord. 2293 §1 (part), 4/4/84)
17.40.080 Signs. One sign per structure shall be permitted; provided that such sign
is a maximum height of +0 24 feet; and no larger than 20 100 square feet, and unlighted;
provided further that a sign for a utility structure or hospital structure, school. park, or
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governmental building may be lighted, and that intermittent or flashing lighted signs are
prohibited. $ignage shall be placed so as not to impact a facing residential zone (Ord. 2668
§7 (part), 1/17/92; Ord. 2494 §1, 6/17/88; Ord. 2326A §1, 2/27/85; Ord. 1709 §1 (part),
12/22/70)
17.95.170 Political Signs. Temporary political signs associated with an election are
exempt from the City's sign regulations until
eleettionrto fifteen (15) days after the election, provided said signs, when placed in residential
zones, do not exceed thirty-two (32) inches in height and four (4) feet in width. No signs may
be located within any public right -of -way or on any utility pole. (Ord. 2742 §1, 1/29/93)
Section 6. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance should be held
to b invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 4th day of February , 1997.
ATTEST:
Becky J. U .n, qty Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. KAtson, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: February 9, 1997
By Summary
G:IHSKP.ORD
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Prosper Ostrowski, Mayor
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on February 4, 1997
Ordinance No. 2948
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles makes numerous minor wording and
clarification amendments and other adjustments to the City's development regulations,
including definition clarifications, clarification and consolidation of regulations related
to senior residential facilities and other assisted living facilities, changes to the sign
regulations to allow larger signs, to allow political signs without time restriction
before an election, and to allow certain identification signs such as home occupation
activities in residential neighborhoods, other minor corrections to and clarifications
of the Zoning Code, and changes to the Subdivision, Short Subdivision, and Boundary
Line Adjustment Ordinances related to sidewalk improvements required by state
statute and clarification of certain types of information required to be shown on plats,
and amending Ordinances 1588, 1631, 1709, 2222, and 2669, as amended, and
Chapters 14.40, 16.04, 16.08, 16.12, and Title 17 of the Port Angeles Municipal
Code.
Ordinance No. 2949
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles pertains to licensing exemptions for junk
dealers, second hand dealers, and pawn brokers who sell used compact disks, laser
disks, and videos and amends Ordinance 2548 and Section 5.44 of the Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed
upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These
Ordinances shall take effect five days after the date of publication of these summaries.
Publish: February 9, 1997
Becky J. Upton
City Clerk