There is established the Washington Court Overlay Zone as a special overlay district subject to the uses and purposes set forth herein.

(Ord. No. W-82, §§ 4, 5, 5-24-2016)

The purposes for the Washington Court Residential Overlay Zone are:

(1)

To establish the area where multi-family residential dwellings can be developed consistent with standards for the Public Zone (CMC Chapter 21.37);

(2)

To identify the boundaries of the Washington Court Overlay Zone; and

(3)

To protect the public interest by setting forth standards and procedures for residential development adjacent to Eastern Washington University.

(Ord. No. W-82, §§ 4, 6, 5-24-2016)

The following are the permitted and limited uses allowed in the Washington Court Residential Overlay Zone: in accordance with underlying zoning district designation, which is "R-3 (Multi-family Residential)" as set forth on the city zoning map.

(1)

Residential types: Household living, home occupation.

(2)

Housing types: Single-Family dwelling (attached or detached), duplexes, townhouses, and multi-dwelling units.

(3)

Parks/open space: Neighborhood parks.

(Ord. No. W-82, §§ 4, 7, 5-24-2016)

The boundary and area which shall contain the Washington Court Residential Overlay Zone is depicted on the City of Cheney's official zoning map, a copy of which is maintained in the city clerk's office and the Department of Community Development.

(Ord. No. W-82, §§ 4, 8, 5-24-2016)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to integrate residential development with the surrounding neighborhood as envisioned in the comprehensive plan, maintain levels of service, and promote compatible development supported by public infrastructure.

(b)

Development standards. All developments must comply with:

(1)

Building setbacks.

a.

For structures abutting a private street, the minimum setback shall be 20 feet from the edge of the right-of-way, including landscape strip and sidewalk.

b.

Structures shall have a minimum setback of ten feet from the edge of a sidewalk.

(2)

Buildings and improvements.

a.

Residential buildings shall have their address and main entrance pointed toward the public or private street.

b.

On parcels where a single-family residence is converted into two units, one main entrance with internal ingress and egress to units is allowed. With separate entrances, each unit shall have a covered, main entry-related porch or stoop area of at least fifty (50) square feet, with no dimension less than five (5) feet.

c.

Permitted accessory structures include garages, carports, or other structures utilized to cover motorized vehicles. An accessory structure shall not contain a kitchen or space for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. An accessory structure is not allowed in the front building setback. An accessory structure that has an entrance which faces the street is required to be set back twenty (20) feet from the property line. An accessory structure may have a maximum wall height of fifteen (15) feet and a maximum ridge height of twenty (20) feet.

d.

Vertical structures such as, but not limited to, flagpoles, trellises and other garden structures, radio antennas, satellite receiving dishes and lampposts are allowed if they are no larger than four (4) feet in width, depth or diameter and no taller than seven (7) feet.

e.

On parcels where a multi-family residence is proposed, the existing single-family residence shall be removed to minimize use incompatibility.

f.

Uncovered horizontal structures such as swimming pools, hot tubs and sport courts are not permitted.

(3)

Street/pedestrian and bicycle lane improvements.

a.

Pedestrian amenities shall be provided along Washington Court including a pedestrian and bicycle path connection to Elm Street.

b.

If Washington Court, is developed as a public street, the street shall be developed per public street standards as outlined in CMC 22.24.030. This includes local access streets and dedicated right-of-way for such development.

c.

If Washington Court, is developed as a private street, property owners adjacent to Washington Court shall vacate Washington Court, and development shall follow the private street standards under CMC chapter 12.70.

d.

Street/pedestrian and bicycle lane improvements will be allowed to be designed and approved using a design variance request as provided in the City of Cheney Design Standards.

(4)

Landscaping.

a.

Landscaping shall be used to screen surface parking lots and adjacent residential development by a combination of trees and shrubs. Trees shall be at least two (2) inches in caliper at the time of planting and no more than twenty-five (25) feet apart. Shrubs shall be at least thirty (30) inches in height at the time of planting. Decorative walls or fences up to four (4) feet in height may be used in lieu of shrubs. Landscape improvements along Washington Street shall be similar to the landscaping within the area.

(5)

Fences. Fences up to four (4) feet in height must be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the edge of the public or private street, including landscape strip and sidewalk. Fences up to six (6) feet are allowed in a side or rear yard between multi-family dwellings or other buildings.

(6)

Parking.

a.

Multifamily dwelling units shall develop off-street parking in the ratio of one space for a one bedroom unit and two spaces for a two or three bedroom unit.

b.

No parking shall be allowed on Washington Court if the approved street design does not allow for on-street parking.

(7)

Additional design standards.

a.

The main entrance to multi-family buildings shall contain one or more of the following elements: porch, plaza/courtyard; or special paving or stamped concrete identifying the main entrance.

b.

To reduce the bulk of buildings and create compatibility with the adjacent university development, the first floor (ground level) of the building shall use materials such as stone, masonry or decorative concrete in a form and color that matches or is similar to the form and colors of adjacent (including university) buildings located across streets and within a one block radius of the site. The second and upper stories of the building may be treated with other building materials commonly used on residential multi-family housing development provided the colors are consistent with adjacent university buildings.

c.

All exterior garbage cans, garbage collection areas, and recycling collection areas must be screened from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties. Screening may be accomplished through solid (sight obscuring) fences that prevent such areas from being seen from the right-of-way.

(c)

Application and review procedure. The development standards set forth in this section shall be reviewed by the city planner and thereafter the city planning commission to determine conformance with the development standards. Upon good cause, the city planner and/or the plan commission may allow a deviation or variance from the standards contained herein. The applicant shall present for review by the city, a site plan with an architectural rendering showing conformance with the development standards or the matters for which a variance or design deviation is sought.

(d)

Intent. The intent of the development standards is to have new multi-family development be consistent with the character of the adjacent university buildings. Eastern Washington University, through its Comprehensive Campus Master Plan (May 2014) identified certain campus development guidelines (See pages 5-18). Many of these guidelines reflect a focus on pedestrian thoroughfares and circulation, a material palette that reinforces the unified image of the university, facades and entrances that are located toward pedestrian and open space areas, all of which should be applied to adjacent residential development to promote the character of the surrounding area.

(Ord. No. W-82, §§ 4, 9, 5-24-2016)