Buckley City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 19
20 CLASSIFICATION OF ZONES
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Prior legislation: Ords. 07-04, 28-99, 22-98, 41-97, 40-97, 20-97, 19-97, 7-97, 6-97, 21-96, 12-96, 31-95, 21-95, 5-93, 14-92, 13-92, 16-91, 21-89, 1-89, 22-88, 16-88, 11-88, 23-87, 13-85, 3-85, 17-84, 1056 and 1020.
§ 19.20.010 Requirements common to all zones.
(1)
Residential Zones.
(a)
The maximum height for structures shall be 30 feet except as modified by other sections of this code.
(b)
Normal building appurtenances and projections such as chimneys, cupolas, ventilators, or other structures placed on or extending above roof level may exceed the 30-foot building height limit to a maximum height of 45 feet.
(c)
Except for ham radio antennas regulated under BMC § 19.22.060, the height of receiving and transmitting antennas and communication towers is regulated by the permitted use sections of this land use code, BMC § 19.25.100(2)(k) and other applicable provisions of this code.
(d)
Pitch of Roofs of Single-Family, Multiple-Family and Duplex Dwellings. All roofs of single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings and duplex dwellings within this classification must have a minimum pitch of 4:12; provided, however, that there shall be no minimum pitch required on deck and patio covers and carport roofs.
(e)
Duplex Dwellings. Each duplex dwelling shall have an attached or detached two-car enclosed garage per unit.
(f)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC and the City of Buckley Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards. Full street frontage improvements shall be required.
(2)
Commercial Zones.
(a)
The maximum height for structures shall be 35 feet except as modified by other sections of this code; provided, said height limitation may be increased for steeples, clock towers and other similar noncommercial unoccupied structures upon application to and approval by the decision-maker in accordance with BMC Title 20 (commercial height modification), who may grant, deny or modify the application as appropriate. The proposed structure should be in size proportional to the structure to which it is associated and should be so constructed as to minimize blockage of panoramic views from public properties and rights-of-way, and preserve the scenic view from adjacent properties. The applicant shall pay the same application fee as is charged for a code variance.
(b)
The height of receiving and transmitting antennas and communication towers is regulated by the permitted use sections of this land use code, BMC § 19.25.100(2)(k) and other applicable provisions of this code.
(c)
Pitch of Roofs of Single-Family, Multiple-Family and Duplex Dwellings. All roofs of single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings and duplex dwellings within this classification must have a minimum pitch of 4:12; provided, however, that there shall be no minimum pitch required on deck and patio covers and carport roofs.
(d)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC and the City of Buckley Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards. Full street frontage improvements shall be required.
(e)
Mixed-Use Dwelling Units. Dwelling units are allowed above commercial uses in the HC, CC, and NMU zones.
(3)
Public "P" and Sensitive "S" Zones.
(a)
The maximum height of all structures shall be 35 feet.
(i)
In the S zone, this measurement shall be as required by the shoreline master program or Chapter 173-27 WAC, from existing grade to the highest point of the structure as defined in Chapter 173-27 WAC, regardless of location of the shoreline jurisdiction.
(ii)
In the P zone, normal building appurtenances and projections such as chimneys, cupolas, ventilators, or other structures placed on or extending above roof level may exceed the maximum height if the projection does not interfere with views to Mt. Rainier or to the river.
(iii)
The height of receiving and transmitting antennas and communication towers is regulated by the permitted use sections of this land use code, Chapter 19.25 BMC.
(Ord. 13-19 § 3, 2019; Ord. 06-16 § 16, 2016; Ord. 01-13 § 6, 2013; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Formerly 19.20.140)
§ 19.20.020 R-6,000 residential zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The R-6,000 zone is intended to provide for compact residential development. This zone is applied in those areas adjacent to the city center but suitable for detached residential development. Because this zone may be adjacent to commercial zones, limited opportunity for nonresidential uses is recognized via the conditional use permit process.
(2)
Performance Standards - Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Lot Area, Coverage, Building Placement, and Building Form.
LOT | |
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Minimum Lot Size | |
Single family with ADUs (attached, detached or stacked)1 | 6,000 SF |
Duplex | 6,000 SF |
Triplex | 9,000 SF |
Townhouse unit (attached) | 3,000 SF |
Senior low-income housing unit | 1,200 SF |
Maximum units per lot | 3 |
FRONTAGE | |
Minimum Lot Frontage (SF and middle housing/townhouse unit) | 45'/22'2 |
Minimum Lot Depth | 85' |
COVERAGE | |
Maximum Building Coverage | 55% |
Impervious Surface Coverage | 70%3 |
BUILDING PLACEMENT | |
Street Setback4 (Building/front porch) | 15'/9'5 |
Garage Entrance Setback (no alley/off alley) | 22'/12'6 |
Side Setback | 5' |
Rear Setback | 15'7 |
Space Between Structures | 10' |
BUILDING FORM | |
HEIGHT | |
Height | 30' |
Minimum Roof Pitch | 4:12 |
MASSING | |
Maximum building footprint | 3,200 SF |
Maximum DADU or ADU size | 1,250 SF |
1 | All lots with detached single-family homes are allowed up to two ADUs. |
2 | Minimum frontage for Cul-de-sac terminus and flag lots is 30'. |
3 | Sustainable pervious/permeable surfaces such as driveways, decks, patios, and other on-site permeable surfaces shall not be calculated in the impervious calculations if approved by engineering studies and/or best management practices. |
4 | Front setback for standard lot, street setback for corner lots. |
5 | For corner lots, only one front porch is eligible for the reduced setback. |
6 | 12' setback when the garage is parallel to alley, 5' when the garage is perpendicular to the alley. |
7 | For lots that have a rear lot line that abuts an alley, a detached accessory dwelling unit may be sited up to the lot line (O' rear setback). Minimum side setbacks still apply. |
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(b)
For cottage housing, as specified within Chapter 19.24 BMC.
(3)
Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory structure(s) may be permitted subject to the permitted uses in BMC § 19.20.130 and the performance standards of BMC § 19.22.120 and § 19.22.130, and also subject to provision of a minimum 10-foot clearance between each structure.
(4)
Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026)
§ 19.20.030 R-8,000 residential zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The R-8,000 zone is intended to provide for development at urban residential densities while providing a transitional area between zones of higher urban residential densities and areas of lower densities, environmentally sensitive and public areas.
(2)
Performance Standards-Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Lot Area, Coverage, Building Placement, and Building Form.
LOT | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Size | |
Single family/ADUs (attached, detached or stacked)1 | 8,000 SF |
Duplex | 8,000 SF |
Triplex | 12,000 SF |
Townhouse unit (attached) | 4,000 SF |
Maximum units per lot | 3 |
Dimensions | |
Minimum Lot Frontage (SF and middle housing/townhouse unit)2 | 60'/30' |
Minimum Lot Depth | 100' |
COVERAGE | |
Maximum Building Coverage | 40% |
Impervious Surface Coverage | 55% |
BUILDING PLACEMENT | |
Street Setback3 (Building/Front porch) | 15'/9' |
Garage Entrance Setback (no alley/off alley) | 22'/12' |
Side Setback | 8' |
Rear Setback | 20'6 |
Space Between Structures | 10' |
BUILDING FORM | |
HEIGHT | |
Height | 30' |
MASSING | |
Maximum building footprint | 3,200 SF |
Maximum DADU or ADU size | 1,250 SF |
1 | All lots with detached single-family homes are allowed up to two ADUs. |
2 | Minimum frontage for Cul-de-sac terminus and flag lots is 30'. |
3 | Sustainable pervious/permeable surfaces such as driveways, decks, patios, and other on-site permeable surfaces shall not be calculated in the impervious calculations if approved by engineering studies and/or best management practices. |
4 | Front setback for standard lot, street setback for corner lots. |
5 | For corner lots, only one front porch is eligible for the reduced setback. |
6 | 12' setback when the garage is parallel to alley, 5' when the garage is perpendicular to the alley. |
7 | For lots that have a rear lot line that abuts an alley, a detached accessory dwelling unit may be sited up to the lot line (O' rear setback). Minimum side setbacks still apply. |
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(b)
For cottage housing, as specified within Chapter 19.24 BMC.
(3)
Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory structure(s) may be permitted subject to the permitted uses in BMC § 19.20.130 and the performance standards of BMC § 19.22.120 and § 19.22.130, and also subject to provision of a minimum 10-foot clearance between each structure.
(4)
Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026)
§ 19.20.040 R-20,000 residential zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The R-20,000 zone is intended to preserve or provide for large urban lots to serve as a transition from rural densities outside the urban growth area. Parcels within this zone are in areas of known or suspected geological or hydrological restriction.
(2)
Performance Standards – Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Lot Area and Coverage.
(i)
Lot Area. The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 20,000 square feet except as permitted within a residential cluster development.
(ii)
Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage of the primary dwelling unit shall be 25 percent, not including outbuildings or accessory dwelling units. The maximum lot coverage of all structures shall be 35 percent. The maximum of all impervious coverage, including driveways and sidewalks and related impervious surfaces, shall be 45 percent. Sustainable permeable driveways, decks, patios and other on-site permeable surfaces shall not be included in the impervious surface calculations.
(iii)
Floor Area Ratio. The second story of single-family residences shall be smaller than the first story by 10 percent of the first floor area (square footage) footprint excluding attached garage, unless the bulk of the living space is located above the attached garage.
(b)
Lot Dimensions. The minimum dimensions for any new lot or parcel shall be:
(i)
Minimum lot width: 70 feet, except as allowed in flag lots.
(ii)
Minimum lot depth: 125 feet.
(iii)
Lot width at street on a cul-de-sac or hammerhead terminus: 50 feet.
(iv)
Flag lots: flag lots are permitted subject to the bulk modification conditions set forth in the zoning code.
(c)
Setback Requirements. The minimum setback requirements shall be:
(i)
Front yard: 20-foot front yard, except where a front porch consisting of more than or equal to two-thirds of the total length of the living space of a house with a minimum six feet in depth exists, then the minimum front yard setback shall be 14 feet to the front of the porch.
(ii)
Twenty-two-foot yard-to-garage vehicle entrance, measured from the property line, sidewalk, or easement for public travel, whichever is closest, except when:
(A)
The garage is accessed from an alleyway, in which case the minimum setback shall be:
1.
Twelve feet if the garage entrance is facing (parallel to) the access alleyway;
2.
Five feet when the garage entrance is perpendicular to the access alleyway.
(B)
The front house setback is greater than 20 feet, in which case the setback difference between house and garage must be a minimum of five feet.
(C)
A garage already exists that prevents adherence to subsection (2)(c)(ii)(A) or (B) of this section.
(iii)
Twenty-foot street side yard (corner lot).
(A)
Where a structure on a corner lot qualifies for reduced front setback requirements by meeting porch standards (as identified in subsection (2)(c)(i) of this section), they shall apply this credit only across one street-fronting property line. If one street-fronting property line is adjacent to a less-busy street than the other, then this is the property line that shall receive the less-stringent setback requirement.
(iv)
Twelve-foot side yard.
(v)
Thirty-five-foot rear yard.
(vi)
Accessory Buildings and Uses. Accessory structure(s) may be permitted subject to the permitted uses in BMC § 19.20.130 and the performance standards of BMC § 19.22.120 and § 19.22.130, and also subject to provision of a minimum 10-foot clearance between each structure and the principal dwelling.
(vii)
Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(Ord. 15-17 § 2, 2017; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Formerly 19.20.030)
§ 19.20.050 HDR-Low, high density residential (low) zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The HDR-Low zone is intended to allow high density multifamily residential development, which includes apartment complexes. This zone applies to those existingareas of the city already developed under high densities or as multifamily dwellings and the immediate surrounding area. Greater flexibility is afforded to nonresidential uses when located adjacent to commercially zoned or developed land.
In addition, multifamily residential (HDR) districts in Buckley are intended to reserve appropriately located areas for multifamily living at a broad range of dwelling unit densities consistent with the Buckley comprehensive plan. Further, multifamily residential (HDR) districts in Buckley are intended to protect the public health, safety and general welfare by ensuring that opportunities to obtain reasonable-cost housing exist for households representing a variety of income categories and lifestyles. Multifamily residential (HDR) districts in Buckley are also intended to facilitate the provision of utility services and other public facilities commensurate with anticipated population and dwelling unit densities, provide designs compatible with Buckley community goals and visions, and provide developments consistent with the Buckley comprehensive plan that offer amenities and conveniences necessary to assure the comfort and enhance the lifestyles of their occupants.
(2)
Residential Type Specifications. The following building forms are permitted in the HDR-Low zone.
(a)
Single family, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(b)
ADU, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(c)
Duplex, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(d)
Townhome, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(e)
Triplex, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(f)
Fourplex, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(g)
Multiplex, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(h)
Courtyard apartment, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(i)
At least one common open space is required.
(ii)
Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on at least two sides.
(iii)
Common open space shall be a minimum of 15 feet on any side.
(iv)
Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
(v)
Common open space must be contiguous with front lot line, or on corner lots, contiguous with at least one road facing lot line.
(i)
Low-rise apartment complex, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(i)
A minimum of 15% of units must be ground-access, with stoops or porches oriented towards the street or the common open space, so that some feeling of human presence is created in the public and semi-private spaces surrounding the development.
(ii)
At least one common open space is required.
(iii)
Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on at least one side.
(iv)
Common open space shall be a minimum of 20 feet on any side.
(v)
Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
(vi)
Common open space must be contiguous with front lot line, or on corner lots, contiguous with at least one road facing lot line.
(3)
Pedestrian and Vehicle Access.
(a)
A paved pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each residential building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways may be used to meet this requirement.
(b)
All lots abutting an improved alley that meets the Public Works design standards for width, the vehicular access shall be taken from the alley.
(c)
Public or private alley access is required for lots with four or more units unless the Public Works Director determines it to be infeasible due to existing development, lack of connectivity, topography or other physical constraints.
(d)
Lots without access to an improved alley and taking vehicular access from a street shall meet the following standards:
(i)
Garages, carports, driveways, and off-street parking areas shall not be located between a building and a street, except when any of the following conditions are met:
(A)
The combined width of all garages, driveways, and off-street parking areas does not exceed a total of 60 percent of the length of the street frontage property line. This standard applies to buildings and not individual units; or
(B)
The garage, driveway, or off-street parking area is separated from the street property line by a dwelling; or
(C)
The garage, driveway, or off-street parking is located more than 100 feet from a street.
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(e)
All detached garages and carports shall not protrude beyond the front building façade.
(f)
The total width of all driveway approaches shall not exceed 32 feet per frontage, as measured at the property line. Individual driveway approaches shall not exceed 20 feet in width.
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(g)
Required parking spots may occupy required setbacks.
(4)
Windows and Doors.
(a)
A minimum of 15 percent of the area of the street-facing façade elevation shall include windows or doors (excluding garage doors). On corner lots, the 15 percent standard is applied to both street-facing facades. Facades separated from the street by a dwelling or located more than 100 feet from a street are exempt from this standard.
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(5)
Coverage, Building Placement, Open Space, and Building Form.
LOT | |
|---|---|
Minimum lot size | |
Single Family Detached | 4,000 SF |
Townhouse unit | 2,500 SF |
BUILDING PLACEMENT | |
Front Setback1 | 10' |
Side Setback | 5' |
Rear Setback (no alley/off-alley) | 15'/5' |
COVERAGE | |
Impervious Surface Coverage | 85% |
Minimum Common Open Space2 | 10% |
HEIGHT | |
Height | 35' |
Roof Pitch | 4:12 minimum |
FAR | |
1 unit | 0.6 |
2 units | 0.8 |
3 units | 1.0 |
4 units | 1.2 |
4+ units | 1.4 |
1 | Front setback, and side setback for corner lots. |
2 | Common open space may be within the setback, but cannot include car parking, or vehicular circulation. Townhouse units and detached single family units may substitute the requirement for private open space. |
(6)
Off-street parking shall be as follows: Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(7)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC.
(8)
Other Performance Standards.
(a)
Exterior Mechanical Devices. Devices such as air conditioners, heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment, swimming pool mechanicals and all other such mechanical devices shall be visually screened from surrounding properties and streets, and also shall be so operated that they attenuate, reduce, or contain normal operating noise so as to not disturb the peace.
(b)
Landscaping Required. Landscaping and open space shall be provided pursuant to Chapters 19.26 and 19.29 BMC.
(c)
Outdoor Storage of Materials. Required front and street side yards shall not be used for the storage of any motor vehicle or vehicle accessory such as camper shells, trailers, wheeled accessories, conveyances, boats, motorbikes, or snowmobiles and similar equipment.
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026)
§ 19.20.060 HDR-High, high density residential (high) zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The HDR-High zone is intended for high density multifamily residential development, primarily in the form of apartment complexes. This zone is intended to aid in the production of more affordable housing units, and to help Buckley accommodate all income levels, consistent with the Buckley comprehensive plan.
(2)
Residential Type Specifications. The following building forms are permitted in the HDR-High zone. Other forms may be permitted as a conditional use, so long as they meet the general intent of the zone to produce dense, affordable, multifamily housing.
(a)
Multiplex.
(b)
Courtyard apartment, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(i)
At least one common open space is required.
(ii)
Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on at least two sides.
(iii)
Common open space shall be a minimum of 15 feet on any side.
(iv)
Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
(v)
Common open space must be contiguous with front lot line, or on corner lots, contiguous with at least one road facing lot line.
(c)
Low-rise apartment complex, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(i)
A minimum of 15% of units must be ground-access, with stoops or porches oriented towards the street or the common open space, so that some feeling of human presence is created in the public and semi-private spaces surrounding the development.
(ii)
At least one common open space is required.
(iii)
Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on at least one side.
(iv)
Common open space shall be a minimum of 20 feet on any side.
(v)
Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
(vi)
Common open space must be contiguous with front lot line, or on corner lots, contiguous with at least one road facing lot line.
(3)
Performance Standards-Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Pedestrian and Vehicle Access.
(i)
A paved pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each residential building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways cannot be used to meet this requirement.
(ii)
For all lots abutting an improved alley that meets the Public Works design standards for width, the vehicular access shall be taken from the alley.
(iii)
Lots without access to an improved alley and taking vehicular access from a street shall meet the following standards:
(iv)
Off-street parking will be located at the back or on the side of the lot. The driveway approach from the street is required to be 16 feet wide at the street but can taper to 12 feet wide for the full length.
(v)
Required parking spots may occupy required setbacks.
(4)
Coverage, Building Placement, Open Space, and Building Form.
LOT | |
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BUILDING PLACEMENT | |
Front Setback1 | 8' |
Side Setback | 5' |
Rear Setback (no alley/off-alley) | 10'/5' |
COVERAGE | |
Maximum Building Coverage | 65% |
Impervious Surface Coverage | 85% |
Minimum Common Open Space2 | 10% |
HEIGHT | |
Height | 35' |
Roof Pitch | 4:12 minimum |
1 | Front setback, and side setback for corner lots. |
2 | Common open space may be within the setback, but cannot include car parking, or vehicular circulation. Common open space must include an area that has a minimum dimension of 15' x 15'. |
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026; Ord. 04-16 § 5, 2016; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005; Formerly 19.20.050)
§ 19.20.070 CF commercial flex zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The CF zone is intended to implement the policies of the Buckley comprehensive plan for areas designated for commercial development along primary motorized transportation routes. Only uses that encourage public access (e.g., retail, office, and opportunities for public uses) should be permitted along SR 410.
(2)
Performance Standards — Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Lot Area and Coverage.
(i)
Lot Area. No minimum requirements.
(ii)
Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage of the primary unit shall be 90 percent.
(b)
Lot Dimensions. No minimum requirements.
(c)
Setback Requirements. Unless the landscape code requires different setbacks, the following minimum setbacks shall be used:
(i)
Front: 10 feet.
(ii)
Side: five feet.
(iii)
Rear: five feet.
(d)
Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(e)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC.
(f)
Businesses directly accessing from SR 410 and within 150 feet of the right-of-way shall contain only uses in accordance with the use table in BMC § 19.20.130.
(3)
112th St E Commercial Flex Overlay.
(a)
Intent and Purpose: The 112th St E Overlay includes all Commercial Flex designated parcels that fall within 150 feet of the 112th St E Right-of-Way. The 112th overlay is intended to allow more residential uses adjacent to 112th which are not allowed directly along the 410 Corridor.
(4)
Hwy 410 Commercial Flex Overlay.
(a)
Intent and Purpose: The Hwy 410 overlay includes the portion of all Commercial Flex designated parcels falling within 100 feet of the Hwy 410 right-of-way. The overlay portion of these lots should include commercial, retail, and service uses to produce a friendly gateway to the City of Buckley and buffer light industrial uses which are set back farther from the highway.
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026)
§ 19.20.080 CMU central mixed use zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The CMU zone is intended to implement the policies of the Buckley comprehensive plan for areas designated for mixed use development that prioritizes walkability centered around the Interurban Trail. The primary purpose is to develop mixed use parcels for neighborhood-oriented businesses supported by residential development (Urban Design Element Goals 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5, Policy 4.4.3). Lots approved under old zoning provisions shall be subject to the code in effect at the time of approval.
(2)
The following minimum standards must be implemented for all new or modified developments within the Central Mixed Use Zone:
(a)
The following minimum standards must be implemented for all new or modified developments within the mixed use zoning district.
(b)
A minimum of 20% of the project's floor area must be developed and maintained for commercial uses.
(c)
Only commercial uses are permitted on the ground floor of buildings fronting an arterial street. Residential units and commercial uses are permitted on the ground floor of buildings fronting nonarterial and internal streets and driveways, or in cases where the lot fronts on two arterial streets, residential is permitted on the ground floor fronting the arterial with lower traffic volume.
(3)
Residential Type Specifications.
(a)
The following building forms are permitted in the CMU zone. Other forms may be permitted as a conditional use, so long as they meet the general intent of the zone to produce affordable, multifamily housing.
(i)
Multiplex as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(ii)
Courtyard apartment, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(A)
At least one common open space is required.
(B)
Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on at least two sides.
(C)
Common open space shall be a minimum of 15 feet on any side.
(D)
Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
(E)
Common open space must be contiguous with front lot line, or on corner lots, contiguous with at least one road facing lot line.
(iii)
Low-rise apartment complex, as defined Chapter 19.12.
(A)
A minimum of 15% of units must be ground-access, with stoops or porches oriented towards the street or the common open space, so that some feeling of human presence is created in the public and semi-private spaces surrounding the development.
(B)
At least one common open space is required.
(C)
Common open space shall be bordered by dwelling units on at least one side.
(D)
Common open space shall be a minimum of 20 feet on any side.
(E)
Parking areas and vehicular areas do not qualify as a common open space.
(F)
Common open space must be contiguous with front lot line, or on corner lots, contiguous with at least one road facing lot line.
(iv)
Live-work, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(v)
Low-rise mixed use, as defined in Chapter 19.12.
(4)
Pedestrian and Vehicle Access.
(a)
A paved pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required between each residential building and the sidewalk (or the street if there is no sidewalk). Driveways cannot be used to meet this requirement.
(b)
For all lots abutting an improved alley that meets the Public Works design standards for width, the vehicular access shall be taken from the alley.
(c)
Lots without access to an improved alley and taking vehicular access from a street shall meet the following standards:
(d)
Off-street parking will be located at the back or on the side of the lot. The driveway approach from the street is required to be 16 feet wide at the street but can taper to 12 feet wide for the full length.
(e)
Required parking spots may occupy required setbacks.
(5)
Performance Standards - Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Lot Coverage.
(i)
For commercial mixed-use units, the maximum lot coverage of the primary unit shall be 70 percent, not including out buildings or accessory units. The maximum lot coverage of all structures shall be 75 percent. The maximum of all impervious coverage, including driveways and sidewalks, shall be 85 percent. Sustainable permeable driveways, decks, patios and other on-site permeable surfaces shall not be included in the impervious surface.
(ii)
For commercial units, the maximum lot coverage of the primary unit shall be 90 percent. Sustainable permeable driveways, decks, patios and other on-site permeable surfaces shall not be included in the impervious surface calculations.
(b)
Lot Dimensions. The minimum dimensions shall be:
(i)
Lot width: 40 feet.
(ii)
Lot width at street on a radius: 30 feet.
(iii)
Setback Requirements.
(A)
Commercial. Unless the landscape code requires different setbacks, the following minimum setbacks shall be used:
1.
Front: 10 feet.
2.
Side: five feet.
3.
Rear: five feet.
(B)
Mixed-Use Commercial.
1.
Front: 10 feet.
2.
Side: 10 feet.
3.
Corner: 10 feet.
4.
Rear: 10 feet.
5.
Between structures: 10 feet.
(6)
Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(7)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC.
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026)
§ 19.20.090 HC historical commercial zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The HC zone is intended to implement the policies of the Buckley comprehensive plan for areas designated for commercial development and privileging pedestrian traffic first, and motorized transportation second. The primary purpose is to preserve and maintain commercial parcels for neighborhood-oriented businesses and pedestrian connectivity per the Buckley comprehensive plan (Urban Design Element Goals 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5, Policy 4.4.3).
(2)
Performance Standards – Dimensional Requirements.
(a)
Lot Area and Coverage.
(i)
Lot Area. The minimum lot area shall be 3,000 square feet per unit.
(ii)
Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage of the primary dwelling unit shall be 100 percent.
(b)
Lot Dimensions. The minimum dimensions shall be:
(i)
Lot width: 40 feet.
(ii)
Lot width at street on a radius: 30 feet.
(c)
Setback Requirements. No minimum setback requirements.
(d)
Off-street parking requirements for both the HC historical commercial zone and the larger downtown design review district pursuant to BMC § 19.28.020(2) shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC except as follows:
(i)
All new buildings or additions in the downtown business area shall provide parking at a flat rate of one parking stall for every 500 square feet of new gross floor area of building. If it is a mixed use or residential building, the portions of the building used exclusively for residential uses shall only be required to provide parking at one stall per dwelling unit. For purposes of this chapter, "residential uses" shall refer to lobbies, stairwells, elevators, storage areas and other similar features.
(ii)
All existing and new uses in existing buildings are considered to comply with the parking requirements set forth in this chapter.
(iii)
In lieu of providing the parking spaces as set forth above, the sum of $2,500 may be paid to the public parking expansion fund for each parking space as required.
(iv)
Parking may also be provided as shared parking through an agreement with the owners of private parking pursuant to BMC § 19.28.040(3). Additionally, any party may enter into an automatic agreement with the city provided a parking study indicates there are sufficient available on-street and public parking facilities within 1,000 feet of the structure.
(e)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC.
(Ord. 06-23 § 2, 2023; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005)
§ 19.20.100 LI light industrial zone.
(1)
Purpose Statement. The LI zone is intended to be compatible with the GC zone, have easy access from arterials, have business uses that by their nature have a higher level of noise and/or possible use of hazardous materials, and include industrial uses, the most intense commercial uses, and light manufacturing, such as metal working. This zone is not conducive to residential development.
(2)
Performance Standards.
(a)
Basic minimum lot size shall be 6,000 square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width shall be 60 feet and depth shall be 100 feet.
(c)
Maximum lot coverage shall be 80 percent.
(d)
Minimum yard requirements shall be as follows:
(i)
Front: 25 feet;
(ii)
Sides: 10 feet;
(iii)
Rear: 20 feet.
(3)
Off-street parking requirements shall be per Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(4)
Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC.
(5)
Properties directly accessing from SR 410 and within 150 feet of the right-of-way shall contain only uses in accordance with the use table in BMC § 19.20.130.
(Ord. 14-17 § 3, 2017; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005)
§ 19.20.110 P public zone.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The purpose of the public zone is to provide public services for all public needs to create a strong and sustainable economy and provide public services efficiently.
(2)
Lot Area and Coverage. No minimum requirements for lot area or lot coverage.
(3)
Lot Dimensions. No minimum requirements.
(4)
Setback Requirements.
(a)
Setbacks from adjacent residentially zoned property shall be the same as dictated for that residential zone (e.g., 25 feet if adjacent to an R-8,000 rear lot line or 12 feet if adjacent to an R-8,000 side lot line).
(b)
Setbacks from commercially zoned property shall be 10 feet.
(c)
Setbacks from publicly zoned property shall be in accordance with the landscape and building codes.
(d)
Building setbacks from rights-of-way shall be 10 feet.
(5)
Parking Requirements. Off-street parking requirements shall be as specified under Chapter 19.28 BMC, except that facilities for public works, utilities, and cemetery shall be based on the number of employees working at the peak shift for the particular site, plus 10 percent.
(6)
Roads and Utilities. Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC.
(Ord. 27-16 § 8, 2016; Ord. 01-13 § 7, 2013; Ord. 01-12 § 11, 2012; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005)
§ 19.20.120 N natural area.
(1)
Intent and Purpose. The purpose of the sensitive zone is to protect, conserve, and manage sensitive areas next to the shoreline, provide for recreation and public use in conjunction with the shoreline master program, to sustain the existing natural character of these sensitive areas, preserve or enhance the natural environment, and allow careful development of these areas for public enjoyment and recreation. Development in this zone should cause no net loss to shoreline functions.
(2)
Lot Area and Coverage. No minimum requirements for lot area or lot coverage.
(3)
Lot Dimensions. No minimum requirements.
(4)
Setback Requirements.
(a)
Required building setbacks shall be 15 feet from the required critical area buffer.
(i)
If no critical area exists in the construction site area, setbacks shall be in accordance with building code requirements.
(b)
Building setbacks from rights-of-way shall be 10 feet to allow for utility easement in the rights-of-way.
(5)
Parking Requirements. Off-street parking requirements shall be as specified under Chapter 19.28 BMC.
(6)
Roads and Utilities. Standards for street and utility construction shall be as specified under Chapter 17.08 BMC, except that development shall cause no net loss to shoreline functions; any waiver requests to alter standards shall be considered with the overriding Shoreline Management Act goal for no net loss of shoreline functions.
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026; Ord. 01-13 § 8, 2013; Ord. 01-12 § 12, 2012; Ord. 22-08 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2005)
§ 19.20.130 Prohibited uses for all zones.
CF | CMU | HC | HDR-High | HDR-Low | R-6,000 | R-8,000 | R-20,000 | Public | Park | Natural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agricultural Uses | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
Commercial & Light Industrial | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Eating & Drinking Establishments | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Essential Public Facilities | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Government Services | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
Health & Social Services | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Lodging | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
Residential | X | X | X | ||||||||
Utilities | X |
X = Prohibited use category: |
All uses within this category are prohibited in the indicated zone. For empty cells, refer to the appropriate zone section for specific prohibited and conditional uses. |
(1)
Commercial Flex.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses. | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Self-storage facilities including mini-storage and mini-warehouses | |
• | Storage yard (outdoor storage) | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
• | Schools, except for post-secondary education | |
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Stand-alone residential (exempting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency housing). | |
Utilities | ||
(b)
Conditional uses.
(i)
Conditional uses are not allowed outright and require a conditional use permit.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Adult entertainment businesses | |
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Fuel storage facilities | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Parking including public, public garage and private for fee | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structures and/or trailers | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public Eating & Drinking establishments | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
• | Day care, adult | |
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Assisted living facilities | |
Utilities | ||
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(2)
Commercial Flex: Hwy 410 Overlay.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Adult Entertainment businesses | |
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Fuel storage facilities (not gas stations) | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Motor vehicle recycling and rebuilding | |
• | Self-storage facilities including mini-storage and mini-warehouses | |
• | Storage yard (outdoor storage) | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
• | Schools, except for post-secondary education | |
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Stand-alone residential (exempting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency housing). | |
Utilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Lumber sales | |
• | Equipment rental services | |
• | Manufactured and modular housing sales | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Parking including public, public garage and private for fee | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structure and/or trailers | |
• | Auto – drive through such as car washes and oil change | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Assisted living facility Utilities | |
(3)
Commercial Flex: 112th St E Overlay.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Self-storage facilities including mini-storage and mini-warehouses | |
• | Storage yard (outdoor storage) | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
• | Schools, except for post-secondary education | |
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
Utilities | ||
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Adult entertainment businesses | |
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Fuel storage facilities | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Parking including public, public garage and private for fee | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structures and/or trailers | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
• | Day care, adult | |
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Stand-alone residential (exempting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency housing). | |
Utilities | ||
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(4)
Central Mixed Use.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Adult entertainment businesses | |
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Equipment rental services (commercial) | |
• | Food processing and packing | |
• | Fuel storage facilities | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Lumber Sales | |
• | Manufactured and modular home sales | |
• | Manufacturing, assembling and packaging of articles, products, or merchandise conducted entirely within a building. | |
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Motor vehicle recycling and rebuilding | |
• | Office Park | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structures and/or trailers | |
• | RV/tent campground or RV park | |
• | Sales, wholesale (wholesaling) | |
• | Self-storage facilities including mini-storage and mini-warehouses | |
• | Storage yard (outdoor storage) | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public | |
• | Welding and fabrication | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) | |
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Single family | |
• | Townhouses | |
• | Duplex | |
• | Triplex | |
• | Fourplex | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Parking including public, public garage and private for fee | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structure and/or trailers Eating & Drinking establishments: | |
• | Restaurants with drive-in or drive-through service (fast food) | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
• | Day care, adult | |
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Assisted living facility | |
Utilities | ||
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(5)
Historic Commercial.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Adult entertainment businesses | |
• | Cemeteries | |
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Equipment rental services (commercial) | |
• | Food processing and packing | |
• | Fuel storage facilities | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Lumber Sales | |
• | Manufactured and modular home sales | |
• | Manufacturing, assembling and packaging of articles, products, or merchandise conducted entirely within a building. | |
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Motor vehicle recycling and rebuilding | |
• | Office Park | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structures and/or trailers | |
• | RV/tent campground or RV park | |
• | Sales, wholesale (wholesaling) | |
• | Self-storage facilities including mini-storage and mini-warehouses | |
• | Storage yard (outdoor storage) | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public | |
• | Welding and fabrication | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) | |
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Stand-alone residential (exempting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency housing). | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Animal Kennels | |
Eating & Drinking establishments: | ||
• | Restaurants with drive-in or drive-through service (fast food) | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
• | Day care, adult | |
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Assisted living facility | |
Utilities | ||
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(6)
High Density Residential-Low.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments: | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) are prohibited | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | Live-Work | |
• | Low-rise mixed use apartment | |
• | Residential Cluster | |
• | Emergency housing | |
• | Emergency shelter | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities, minor | |
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Personal wireless service facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Home occupations | |
Utilities | ||
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(7)
High Density Residential (High).
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments: | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) are prohibited | |
• | All other government | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | Single family | |
• | Live-Work | |
• | Residential Cluster | |
• | Townhouses | |
• | Duplex | |
• | Triplex | |
• | Fourplex | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities, minor | |
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Personal wireless service facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Home occupations | |
Utilities | ||
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(8)
R-6,000.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments: | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) are prohibited | |
• | All other government | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | Emergency housing | |
• | Emergency shelter | |
• | Co-living | |
• | Fourplex | |
• | Manufactured home park (MHP) | |
• | Multiplex | |
• | Courtyard Apartment | |
• | Live-work | |
• | Nursing home or rehabilitation center | |
• | Low-rise Apartment | |
• | Low-rise mixed use | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities, minor | |
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Personal wireless service facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Home occupations | |
Utilities | ||
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(9)
R-8,000.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments: | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) are prohibited | |
• | All other government | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | Assisted living facility | |
• | Emergency housing | |
• | Emergency shelter | |
• | Co-living | |
• | Fourplex | |
• | Manufactured home park (MHP) | |
• | Multiplex | |
• | Courtyard Apartment | |
• | Live-work | |
• | Nursing home or rehabilitation center | |
• | Low-rise Apartment | |
• | Low-rise mixed use | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities, minor | |
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Personal wireless service facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Home occupations | |
Utilities | ||
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(10)
R-20,000.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments: | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All schools (exempting preschools) are prohibited | |
• | All other government | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | Emergency housing | |
• | Emergency shelter | |
• | Co-living | |
• | Fourplex | |
• | Manufactured home park (MHP) | |
• | Multiplex | |
• | Courtyard Apartment | |
• | Live-work | |
• | Nursing home or rehabilitation center | |
• | Low-rise Apartment | |
• | Low-rise mixed use | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities, minor | |
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Personal wireless service facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
Eating & Drinking establishment | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
• | Home occupations | |
Utilities | ||
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(11)
Public.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Adult entertainment businesses | |
• | Cemeteries | |
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Equipment rental services (commercial) | |
• | Food processing and packing | |
• | Fuel storage facilities | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Lumber Sales | |
• | Manufactured and modular home sales | |
• | Manufacturing, assembling and packaging of articles, products, or merchandise conducted entirely within a building. | |
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Motor vehicle recycling and rebuilding | |
• | Office Park | |
• | Retail or service activities conducted out of temporary structures and/or trailers | |
• | RV/tent campground or RV park | |
• | Sales, wholesale (wholesaling) | |
• | Self-storage facilities including mini-storage and mini-warehouses | |
• | Storage yard (outdoor storage) | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public | |
• | Welding and fabrication | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Utilities | ||
• | Recycling facilities | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Animal Kennels | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
Essential Public Facilities | ||
Government Services | ||
Health & Social Services | ||
Lodging | ||
Residential | ||
Utilities | ||
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(12)
Natural.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Utilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses |
Commercial and Light industrial |
Eating & Drinking establishments |
Essential Public Facilities |
Government Services |
Health & Social Services |
Lodging |
Residential |
Utilities |
(13)
Park.
(a)
Prohibited uses.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Commercial and Light industrial | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Government Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Lodging | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Residential | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
Utilities | ||
• | All uses are prohibited | |
(b)
Conditional uses.
Agricultural Uses |
Commercial and Light industrial |
Eating & Drinking establishments |
Essential Public Facilities |
Government Services |
Health & Social Services |
Lodging |
Residential |
Utilities |
(14)
Specific Uses by Use Category.
(a)
Property owners whose desired use is not captured within the table below should seek clarification from the City Administrator or Designee. If a use is not listed below the City Administrator/Designee shall treat the use in the same manner as the use that most closely matches the proposed use in land use impacts. Such impacts shall include but are not limited to traffic, noise, light, vibration, crime, nuisance and odor. If no match can be made that doesn't result in a material increase in impacts by the proposed use, the proposed use shall be considered prohibited within the City unless otherwise required by law. Any nonmatching use required by law shall be subject to a conditional use permit if such a permit is legally authorized. The decision of the City Administrator/Designee to match an unspecified use shall qualify as a Type A1 decision subject to administrative appeal as regulated by Chapter 20.08 BMC.
Agricultural Uses | ||
• | Agriculture production: livestock, fruits and vegetables, not including marijuana | |
• | Commercial produce stand (selling of agricultural products) | |
• | Stables and riding academies | |
Commercial & Light Industrial | ||
• | Adult entertainment businesses | |
• | Auto-related retail including sales and service | |
• | Auto – vehicle towing services | |
• | Auto – vehicle rental agencies including truck, trailer, recreational vehicle and other auto rental | |
• | Cemeteries | |
• | Construction/contractors yards | |
• | Contractor/construction offices | |
• | Convenience stores | |
• | Construction/contractor yards | |
• | Commercial RV parks | |
• | Equipment rental | |
• | Food processing and packing | |
• | Fuel storage facilities | |
• | Grocery | |
• | Kennels | |
• | Pharmacy | |
• | Private gyms, fitness, and sports and recreation facilities | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Large-scale retail | |
• | Manufactured and modular housing sales | |
• | Marijuana production, processing, cooperatives, and other non-retail uses. | |
• | Marijuana retail | |
• | Mini-storages and mini-warehouses (warehousing storage) | |
• | Hazardous waste on-site treatment and storage facilities | |
• | Parking including public, public garage and private for fee | |
• | Personal care services (beauty salons, barbershops) | |
• | Plant nurseries | |
• | Service stations, car washes, and quick service lubrication facilities | |
• | Small-scale manufacturing, assembling, and packaging, conducted entirely within a building | |
• | Specialty and small-scale retail | |
• | Small repair shops | |
• | Storage yard, outdoor storage | |
• | Supply stores (garden, farm, feed, construction, lumber) | |
• | Temporary sales (farmer's markets, crafts, flea, rummage sales, and sales conducted out of temporary structures and trailers) | |
• | Warehousing and distribution facilities, to include wholesale trade, not open to general public | |
Eating & Drinking establishments | ||
• | Bars, pubs, and nightclubs | |
• | Casual dining and drinking (ice cream, coffee, bakeries, delis, other pay at the register establishments) | |
• | Catering | |
• | Drive-throughs (Food, coffee) | |
• | Microbreweries | |
• | Sit-down restaurants | |
Essential Public Facilities | ||
• | Airports | |
• | Any facility on the state 10-year capital plan maintained by the Office of Financial Management | |
• | In-patient facilities, including substance abuse facilities | |
• | Mental health facilities | |
• | Solid waste handling facilities | |
• | State and local correctional facilities | |
• | State education facilities | |
• | State or regional transportation facilities | |
• | Regional transit authority facilities as defined under RCW 81.112.020 | |
• | Transportation facilities of statewide significance as defined in RCW 47.06.140 | |
• | Community event facilities | |
• | Education, public (preschool, and childcare, primary, secondary, post-secondary) | |
• | Job training, and vocational rehabilitation | |
Health & Social Services | ||
• | Places of worship | |
• | Hospitals | |
• | Health care clinics (primary care, dental) | |
• | Specialized health care (acupuncture, massage, vision, and other medical specialties) | |
• | Veterinary clinic/hospitals | |
Lodging | ||
• | Hotels, motels | |
• | Bed and breakfast inns | |
Residential | ||
• | Accessory dwelling unit | |
• | Adult family home | |
• | Assisted living facility | |
• | Co-living | |
• | Cottage housing | |
• | Duplex | |
• | Emergency housing | |
• | Group homes | |
• | Home occupations | |
• | Permanent supportive housing | |
• | Triplex | |
• | Fourplex | |
• | Multiplex | |
• | Courtyard Apartment | |
• | Single-family housing | |
• | Townhomes | |
• | Live-work | |
• | Manufactured home park (MHP) | |
• | Residential cluster | |
• | Nursing home or rehabilitation center | |
• | Low-rise mixed use | |
• | Low-rise apartment complex | |
Utilities | ||
• | Electrical distribution substations | |
• | Recycling facilities, minor | |
• | Personal wireless service facilities | |
• | Radio and television towers | |
• | Personal ham radio antennas | |
• | Satellite dishes, noncommercial, and antennas | |
(Ord. 01-26, 1/27/2026)
