Beaux Arts Village City Zoning Code
§ 18.10.090
Off-street parking facilities and driveways.
(1)
Not used.
(2)
Before adding gross floor area to an existing lot, existing single-family dwelling units shall provide parking spaces (enclosed or open) for a minimum of two cars, as defined in subsection (4) of this section.
(3)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, additional parking spaces shall be provided for all boats, trailers and recreational vehicles that occupants regularly park or keep at any dwelling. These parking spaces shall be screened from view from the street and/or adjoining property by a fence or natural foliage. Passenger, recreational and utility vehicles must be parked in compliance with all town regulations.
(4)
In order to meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the size, location, and design of garages and carports, parking spaces and driveways shall be as follows:
(a)
The minimum size of each newly created parking space, exclusive of aisles and driveways, shall be eight feet wide by 20 feet long per vehicle.
(b)
Garages and carports used to meet the parking requirement shall be located on the same parcel of real property as the single-family dwelling unit and must be further located so as to comply with the setback requirements applicable to buildings and appurtenant devices as set forth in the ordinances of the town.
(c)
Parking spaces shall be located on the same parcel of real property as the single-family dwelling unit and not on any portion of the town's right-of-way. Side setback requirements must be observed.
(d)
Driveways installed on privately owned property within the town may be constructed of gravel, asphalt, concrete or such other suitable driveway finishing material as may be approved by the town building official and may be located adjacent to the property line provided they are used for no purpose other than ingress to and egress from a garage, carport or other parking facility.
(e)
Parking spaces and driveways shall not be constructed of impervious materials without a building permit.
(5)
Off-Street Parking for Middle Housing.
(a)
One off-street parking space per dwelling unit is required on lots less than 6,000 square feet, before any zero lot line subdivision or lot split.
(b)
A maximum of two off-street parking spaces per unit are required on lots greater than or equal to 6,000 square feet before any zero lot line subdivision or lot split.
(6)
The provisions of subsection (5) of this section do not apply to:
(a)
Portions of the town for which the Department of Commerce has certified a parking study in accordance with RCW 36.70A.635(7)(a), in which case off-street parking requirements shall be as provided in the certification from the Department of Commerce.
(7)
There shall be a minimum of two off-street parking spaces provided for each accessory dwelling unit, which is in addition to any off-street spaces required for the principal unit as long as it does not conflict with the provisions of subsections (5) and (6) of this section.
(Ord. 372 § 9, 2009; Ord. 433 § 1 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 471 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 478, 6/10/2025)
