Cashmere City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
24 SR – SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
§ 17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the suburban residential zoning district is to maintain low density residential uses within the urban growth area, consistent with the goals and policies of the Cashmere urban area comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)
§ 17.24.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.18 CMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Cashmere rules and regulations are complied with.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)
§ 17.24.030 Development standards.
Development in this district shall meet all of the applicable provisions of this title and all other rules, regulations and provisions of the city of Cashmere, and shall comply with the following:
A.
Minimum Lot Area.
1.
Single-family dwelling: 10,000 square feet where city wastewater service is available, or the minimum required according to Chapter 246-272 WAC and health district standards based on the soil's ability to treat effluent and type of water supply, but in no case less than the minimum required above.
B.
The maximum building height: two stories, or in any event not greater than 30 feet.
C.
The maximum lot coverage including all accessory buildings: 35 percent of the total lot area.
D.
Minimum yard areas are as follows:
1.
Projection from Buildings. Cornices, eaves, gutters, sunshades and other similar architectural features may not project more than two feet into a required yard setback.
2.
Front yard: 25 feet from the front property line or 50 feet from the centerline of the street right-of-way, whichever is greater.
a.
On corner lots there shall be two front yards and at least one rear yard.
b.
On through lots there shall be two front yards.
c.
In areas where existing residential dwelling(s) located on an immediately abutting or adjoining lot(s) has a front yard of less than the required depth for the district, the front yard area may have a depth equal to one-third of the total lot width.
3.
Rear yard: 10 feet from the rear property line. Accessory buildings, other than accessory dwellings, may be built within a rear yard, provided the required maximum lot coverage is not exceeded and the building is not closer than five feet to the rear lot line nor closer than five feet to the side lot line; and provided, that accessory buildings or structures located within a rear yard area adjacent to a platted alley right-of-way shall not be closer than eight feet from the rear lot line.
4.
Side yard: five feet from the side property line. For all lots, if the building is oriented in such a way as the front and/or rear door(s) is facing a side yard, that side yard area shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the side property line.
E.
In any case where a plat has been accepted prior to May 10, 1999, or a plat has been accepted prior to 1959, in which platted lots do not conform with the requirements of this section, the proposal shall comply with the CMC for appropriate area necessary to comply with all applicable provisions, including without limitation requirements for off-street parking, ingress/egress, lot coverage, landscaping, etc.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)
§ 17.24.040 Performance standards.
All development in this district shall comply with the following performance standards:
A.
Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.54 CMC, Off-Street Parking, and all other applicable provisions of this title and other city of Cashmere codes.
B.
Signs. All signs permitted under this section shall comply with the applicable provisions of the CMC.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)