Colville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS
§ 17.64.010 Visibility at intersections in residential districts.
Sight Visibility Triangle. On a corner lot in any R district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to impede visions between a height of three and one-half and 10 feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the area designated as the sight visibility triangle. The sight visibility triangle shall be formed by measuring back from the point where the intersecting street centerlines meet, a distance of 80 feet along the centerlines, with the third side of the triangle being the straight line connection between the above-mentioned side lines (see Figure 6).
Exceptions. Sight visibility triangle regulations of this section shall not apply to:
Utility poles, traffic-control devices, official warnings signs or signals;
Trees, so long as they are not planted in the form of a hedge and are trimmed to the trunk to the height of at least 10 feet above the grade level of the centerline of the intersection so as to leave, in all seasons, a clear and unobstructed cross view;
Permanent structures and fences which are existing prior to passage of the ordinance codified in this title.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.020 Fences, walls, and hedges.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this title, fences, walls, and hedges located within and along the sides of a required front yard shall not exceed 48 inches in height.
Fences, walls, and hedges located within a required side or rear yard shall not exceed six feet in height; fences located behind the required front, side, or rear yard shall not be more than 10 feet high.
All outdoor storage of materials, waste, and equipment by a commercial use which is located in or adjacent to any R district shall be screened from sight of the properties in any R district by a sight-obscuring fence a minimum of six feet and a maximum of 10 feet high.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.030 Front yard exceptions.
Chimneys, cornices, pilasters, sills or other similar architectural features may extend two feet into a required front yard.
Eaves, platforms, steps, terraces, solar collectors, carports, or unenclosed porches may extend six feet into a required front yard.
In the R districts the front yard shall conform to the requirements of this title. However, the required front yard depth need not exceed the average front yard depth of the existing structures if 50 percent of the lots with structures, on one side of a street between two intersecting streets and in the same zone, have front yards of less than the required depth, except that in no case shall the front yard depth be less than 10 feet.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.040 Side yard exceptions.
Eaves and solar collectors may extend two feet into a required side yard.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.050 Rear yard exceptions.
Eaves, chimneys, cornices, fireplaces, pilasters, sills or other similar features may extend two feet into a required rear yard.
Decks, porches, steps or terraces, or patios without roof coverings may extend three feet into a required rear yard.
Accessory buildings may be located three feet from the rear property line, provided the roof and eaves are designed to prevent runoff from crossing a property line.
Solar collectors may extend three feet into a required rear yard.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.060 Exceptions to height regulations.
Spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, chimneys, flagpoles, parapet walls, or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy are exempt from the height limitations in the district development standards.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.070 Erection of more than one principal structure on a lot.
In any district, more than one structure containing a permitted principal use may be erected on a single lot; provided, that yard and other requirements of this title shall be met for each structure as though it were on an individual lot.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.080 Use of recreational vehicles as permanent dwelling units.
Use of recreational vehicles as permanent dwelling units is permitted only in specific zoning districts as follows:
Recreational vehicles may be located on individual lots within designated manufactured home parks, or within designated recreational vehicle parks located in the C-3 (general commercial) district;
The vehicles shall bear an insignia issued by the state regulatory agency indicating that the unit meets prescribed standards for a recreational vehicle;
Minimum requirements are met for lot area, setbacks, and off-street parking;
A protective barrier, as approved by the city, must be installed around the perimeter, at the base of the RV, to restrict access;
Authorization for the placement of an RV as a permanent dwelling unit shall be obtained from the administrative official through the building permit procedure.
Recreational vehicles may be located on individual lots for a period of time not to exceed four weeks in any one consecutive 12-month period in any R district, and within a designated RV park, where adequate water, sanitary sewer, and power facilities are available for the use of the occupants of the vehicle.
Recreational vehicles may be used as a temporary dwelling and may be located on individual lots within the R-3 and C-3 district, and within a designated RV or manufactured home park for a six-month period of time, provided:
Water, sanitary sewer, and power facilities are available and connected to the recreational vehicle;
Minimum requirements are met for lot area, setbacks, and off-street parking;
The vehicle shall bear an insignia issued by the state regulatory agency indicating that the unit meets prescribed standards for a recreational vehicle;
Authorization for the temporary placement of an RV shall be obtained from the administrative official through the temporary use permit procedure. Any person granted permission for the placement of an RV may apply for one extension of time not to exceed six months. Approval for each installation is nontransferable and nonrenewable.
The administrative official may grant a temporary use permit allowing recreational vehicles to locate for a maximum 72-hour period on the west side of Walnut Street between Dominion and Hawthorne Avenues or on other city property.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 1278 NS § 2, 2002; Ord. 1488 NS § 18, 2012)
§ 17.64.090 Parking and storage of vehicles.
Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates shall not be parked or stored on any property in an R district unless in completely enclosed buildings, except for doors for ingress and egress, or enclosed by a sight-obscuring fence a minimum of six feet high.
Recreational vehicles such as motor homes, boats, trailers, travel trailers, and campers removed from a vehicle shall not be parked or stored on a street in an R district; provided, however, that such vehicle may be parked on a street for a period of time not to exceed 72 hours during loading and unloading.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.100 Landscaping, screening, and maintenance.
A landscape plan and maintenance schedule are required as part of the development review process, except in the case of single-family development. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the application for a planning approval. If a separate planning approval is not required, a landscape plan shall be submitted with the application for a building permit.
Perimeter screening shall be provided as follows:
At the front, sides, and rear of all commercial and industrial sites to provide an all season visual separation and a wind break between adjacent land uses. Perimeter landscaping shall shield the views of industrial and commercial land uses, including outdoor storage, service, waste disposal areas, and loading areas, from roads and adjacent uses. If, however, the rear of the site is adjacent to an agricultural use, no rear yard perimeter screening is required.
Screening may be provided by existing vegetation, landscaped areas, including the use of berms, fencing or a combination thereof. The use of vegetation (trees and columnar shrubs) is encouraged.
If a parking lot is adjacent to a street, a minimum of five-foot-wide perimeter landscape area shall be provided between the street and the parking lot.
Trees and columnar shrubs shall be a minimum of four feet in height at the time of planting and shall grow to a minimum of eight feet within five years.
Additional screening may be required between dissimilar land uses, at the discretion of the planning commission or board of adjustment.
Screening requirements may be relaxed if warranted by the use of clustering or shared access, at the discretion of the planning commission or board of adjustment.
Interior screening shall be required for parking areas according to the following minimum requirements:
Landscaping shall be provided at a minimum of 10 percent of the parking area.
One tree for every 10/20 (single/double row) parking spaces shall be provided for summer shade.
Minimum tree size at planting shall be two-inch caliper.
Trees shall be planted a minimum three feet from curbs and sidewalks.
Screening shall include shrubs suitable to be maintained at a height of three feet.
Location of all landscaping shall avoid obstructing views of crosswalks, intersections, and streetlights.
The following materials and design requirements are encouraged in landscaping plans:
The use of plant materials that will achieve a variety of heights, shapes and/or textures upon maturity;
A combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and groundcover;
The selection and planting of landscaping in close proximity to utility lines that will not adversely impact utility lines;
The use of drought-tolerant plant materials;
The retention of existing trees; and
Fencing materials that are attractive, durable, and complement or blend with the natural colors of the surrounding environment.
Provisions shall be made for the ongoing maintenance, including irrigation as necessary, of required landscape areas. Trees and shrubs which die within 12 months of planting shall be replaced by the property owner.
All yards shall be maintained such that there will be no accumulation of silt, mud or standing water causing unsightly or hazardous conditions either within the yard or on adjacent properties. This does not apply to approved drainage swales.
All yards and buildings shall be maintained in a neat, tidy manner, including trimming and upkeep of all landscaped areas, and the removal of debris and unsightly objects.
All undeveloped land areas shall be maintained in permanent vegetative cover, or alternatively be landscaped with an approved combination of materials to control runoff.
All yards shall be maintained free of noxious weeds consistent with the regulations of the Stevens County weed board.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.110 Signs.
Repealed by Ord. 1650 NS.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 1219 NS §§ 2, 3, 2000; Ord. 1408 NS § 3, 2008; Ord. 1510 NS § 1, 2013)
§ 17.64.120 Home occupations.
The following standards shall govern the operation of a home occupation:
The use, including all storage space, shall not occupy more than 49 percent of the total floor area of any and all structures employed in said use, or 500 square feet, whichever is less;
No alteration to the appearance of the dwelling unit shall be made which is nonresidential in nature;
The home occupation shall not employ more than two persons who are not residents of the dwelling;
Signs identifying a home occupation shall be limited to one nonelectric sign not exceeding four square feet in area, and shall be placed flat against the wall;
There shall be no window display nor shall sample commodities be displayed outside the building;
No retail sales, directly to the public, are permitted;
If the home occupation is conducted in a single-family residence, no equipment or process shall be used which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses beyond the property line. If the home occupation is conducted in a dwelling unit other than a single-family residence, no equipment or process shall be used which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses outside of the dwelling unit. In the case of the electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference in any radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltage off the premises;
The home occupation shall not generate vehicular traffic which will interfere with residential traffic circulation or shall not cause more than six vehicles including vehicles used by customers, vendors or delivery services to visit the premises per day;
Any need for parking generated by the home occupation shall be met in a location on-site other than in the required front yard;
The home occupation shall not involve the use or storage of explosive, toxic, combustible or flammable materials in a quantity that exceed the amounts incidental to normal residential use;
A home occupation shall not infringe upon the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes for which purpose the residential district was created and is primarily intended.
The number of home occupations at any one address is not limited, except that the cumulative impact of all such businesses shall not exceed the standards in this section.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.130 Manufactured homes on individual lots.
Except where the base of the manufactured home is flush to ground level, each home shall be installed either with:
Manufactured homes shall be installed in accordance with the adopted rules of the Department of Labor and Industries, as specified in Chapter 296-150M WAC, or as hereafter amended.
Manufactured homes shall bear an insignia issued by a state or federal regulatory agency indicating that the manufactured home complies with all applicable construction standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of manufactured home.
In the R-2 district, manufactured homes shall be multisectioned by original design, with a width of 20 feet or greater as measured along its entire body length.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 1351 NS § 4, 2005)
§ 17.64.140 Child day care center.
A child day care center is permitted subject to the following conditions:
State licensing standards and requirements are met;
Setbacks, screening, landscaping, lot size, building size, and lot coverage shall conform to the requirements of the district and applicable supplementary standards sections;
Structure shall meet building, sanitation, health, traffic safety, and fire safety code requirements.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.150 Satellite dish antennas.
Satellite dish antennas shall be located in a manner that will not interfere with emergency access along the side yard of the property upon which they are located and shall comply with the sight visibility triangle, CMC § 17.72.010.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.160 Operational standards for commercial and industrial uses.
If a commercial or industrial use is adjacent to an R or C district, a sight-obscuring fence or wall at least six feet high shall be installed to screen the industrial use.
Storage yards shall be screened by a sight-obscuring fence or wall at least six feet high and a maximum of 10 feet high.
There shall be no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazards. Storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code as adopted in Chapter 15.04 CMC or as hereafter mentioned.
Sound levels are not to exceed levels established by noise control regulations of the Department of Labor and Industries. Maximum permissible environmental noise levels to be emitted to adjacent properties are not to exceed levels of the environmental designations for noise abatement (EDNA) as established by the State of Washington, Department of Ecology (WAC 173-60-040).
Pollution standards set up by regional, state or federal pollution control commissions or boards shall apply to all uses.
There shall be no production of heat, glare or excessive vibration perceptible beyond any property line of the premises upon which such heat, glare or vibration is being generated.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.170 Criteria for review of animal pounds and kennels.
Animal pounds and kennels shall comply with the following:
Noise levels at the property lines shall not exceed the maximum acceptable levels as established by the State of Washington Department of Ecology.
The use shall be compatible with the surrounding uses.
The use shall comply with applicable sanitation and health and safety standards.
The use shall be fully screened from adjacent properties.
All overnight boarders shall be sheltered in suitable structures which provide a clean and uncrowded environment.
All structures and runs associated with the kennel shall maintain 100-foot setback from any property line.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.180 Animal density.
Where livestock or fowl are kept, the following minimum land requirements shall be maintained, independent of minimum land area requirements for other permitted uses, such as residences:
Bovine: a minimum of 10,000 square feet of fenced area per bovine;
Fowl and rabbits: a maximum of 50 each are permitted per family, provided the animals are housed in a coop or other shelter which is further enclosed by a fence;
Horses, mules, donkeys and burros: a minimum of 10,000 square feet of fenced area per horse, mule, donkey or burro;
Sheep and goats: a minimum of 5,000 square feet of fenced area per sheep or goat;
Swine: not permitted;
Any type of animal not addressed: to be established by the planning commission.
In addition to the minimum land area requirements established above, animal waste shall be handled in a way to reduce odor and pest problems.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.64.190 Keeping of chickens.
These standards will apply to all residential districts within the city limits, except the R-1-S (single-family suburban) district, which is defined by CMC § 17.64.180, and where single-family residential uses are situated within the C-3 (general commercial) district, subject to the following:
Only hens will be permitted, no roosters.
The maximum number of hens permitted will be 10, to be determined based on maximum allowable lot coverage (see subsection (G) of this section).
There will be no restrictions on the species of chicken.
Hens must be kept within a wholly enclosed coop at all times; no free-roaming hens will be permitted. The hens may be allowed to temporarily forage during the daytime within a wholly enclosed yard, if they are kept within a covered, mobile tractor (intended for this purpose) or within a separate garden area that is wholly enclosed with screening sufficient to prevent escape. The hens must be placed back into their coop at night.
If a chicken dies, it must be disposed of promptly in a sanitary manner.
The maximum area for the chicken structure and enclosure (referred to as "coop") will be 200 square feet and no more than six feet in height.
The size of the coop will be required to be a minimum of 20 square feet per hen if they are to be contained solely within the coop or 10 square feet per hen if they will be allowed to forage within a covered, mobile chicken tractor or within a wholly enclosed, separate garden area.
The coop must be kept outside of the front and side yard setbacks for the applicable district and must be obscured from view from the street.
The structure must be within applicable lot coverage.
Enclosures must be well maintained; clean, dry, and odor free; kept in a neat and sanitary condition at all times; in a manner that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of neighboring lots due to noise, odor or other adverse impact.
The coop must provide adequate ventilation, sun, and shade and must be impermeable to rodents, wild birds, and predators, including cats and dogs. It shall be designed to provide a safe and healthy living condition while minimizing adverse impacts to other residents in the neighborhood.
The structure must be enclosed on all sides and must have a roof and doors. Access doors must be able to be locked at night. Open windows and vents must be covered with predator- and bird-proof wire with less than one-inch openings. Pens must be covered with wire, aviary netting, or solid roofing.
There will be an annual application and permit fee to inspect coop for compliance with these standards.
Violations of these standards are subject to a monetary penalty of up to $250.00, in accordance with Chapter 1.10 CMC, Civil Enforcement.
If a violation is validated and the situation is not brought into compliance to the satisfaction of the city of Colville, then the permit will be revoked. The hens, coop, and enclosure must be removed. Any approved reinstallation of a coop and hens will be subject to a one-year probationary period. If violations continue to occur, future applications may be denied.
(Ord. 1488 NS § 19, 2012; Ord. 1510 NS § 2, 2013)
§ 17.64.200 Beekeeping.
Beekeeping will be allowed with the approval of an annual permit application on any lot occupied by a single-family residence that is within any of the residential districts, subject to the ability to meet applicable standards and notification to adjoining property owners (not including right-of-way) at least 10 days prior to permit approval. Notification letters, including pre-addressed, stamped envelopes, will be submitted to the city of Colville building and planning department for mailing.
Standards Applicable to Beekeeping.
Location, Density and Maintenance of Colonies.
The minimum lot size where colonies may be kept is 6,000 square feet. The number of colonies is limited to two colonies per 6,000 square feet of lot area, up to a maximum of six colonies on lots of 12,000 square feet or larger; and
Colonies shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet of any property line, except that a colony may be situated within 10 feet of a side lot line or rear lot line provided the following provisions are met:
The beekeeper establishes and maintains a flyway barrier at least six feet in height consisting of a solid wall, solid fencing material, dense vegetation or combination thereof that is parallel to the property line and extends 10 feet beyond the colony in each direction so that all bees are forced to fly at an elevation of at least six feet above ground level over the property lines in the vicinity of the colony; or
The colony is situated 10 feet or more above the grade of the nearest adjoining property line.
Colonies shall be maintained in moveable-frame hives with adequate space and management techniques to prevent overcrowding and swarming.
In any instance in which a colony exhibits aggressive or swarming behavior, the beekeeper must ensure that the colony is re-queened. Aggressive behavior is any instance in which aggressive characteristics such as stinging or attacking without provocation occur.
Every beekeeper shall maintain an adequate supply of water for bees located close to each colony.
Registration and Training.
All colonies shall be registered with the Director of the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to RCW 15.60.021 no later than April 1st of each year. Copies of the registration must be submitted to the city annually for proof of compliance.
The beekeeper shall be currently enrolled in or have completed the requirements for apprenticeship level of the Washington State Beekeepers Association master beekeeper certification program and submit proof of compliance to the city.
The beekeeper shall maintain membership with the Inland Empire Beekeepers Association or other comparable organization. Demonstration of continuous membership must be submitted to the city for proof of compliance.
There will be an annual application and permit fee to inspect site for compliance with these standards.
Violations of these standards are subject to a monetary penalty up to $250.00, in accordance with Chapter 1.10 CMC, Civil Enforcement.
If a violation is validated and the situation is not brought into compliance to the satisfaction of the city of Colville, then the permit will be revoked. The colonies must be removed. Any approved reinstallation of colonies will be subject to a one-year probationary period. If violations continue to occur, future applications may be denied.
(Ord. 1488 NS § 20, 2012)
§ 17.66.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this code is to accommodate and promote sign placement consistent with the character and intent of individual zoning districts through provision of minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, public welfare and visual quality of the area while providing opportunities for individuals and businesses to advertise. This is accomplished by regulating and controlling the number, size, design, quality of materials, construction, location, illumination, electrification and maintenance of all signs and sign structures not located within a building. This chapter is further intended to preserve and improve the appearance of the city as a place to live, and as an attraction to nonresidents who want to visit or trade. It encourages sound signing practices as an aid to business and the public information, but prevents excessive, confusing signing displays.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.020 Permitting.
No person shall erect, construct, structurally alter or repair, or maintain a sign in the city without first obtaining a sign permit from the building and planning official. Application for a sign permit shall include all structural detail, dimensions, materials, illumination and advertising copy, and a plot plan, with a north arrow, showing property lines, abutting structures on the property, existing signs and proposed sign locations. In locations where animated and/or video signs may pose an elevated risk of adverse effects to public safety, the city may require additional mitigating measures to preserve public safety including, but not limited to, traffic safety. Additional engineering and/or structural data stamped by a civil or structural engineer registered in the state of Washington may be required. A permit shall become null and void if the work for which it was issued has not been completed within one year of its issuance.
In addition to these regulations, all signs shall comply with the Washington State Building Code, as adopted by the city.
In a situation where a sign is not specifically defined as to type, the building and planning official shall define the sign based on most similar sign types which are defined.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.030 Exceptions to permit.
Exceptions to Permit. A sign permit shall not be required for the following:
The cleaning, painting, or normal repair and maintenance of any existing sign; provided, that no structural modification is made;
Traffic, directional or other public information signs erected by a public agency;
On-premises nonilluminated incidental signs, not exceeding a maximum of four square feet. On-premises incidental signs conforming to the provisions of this section shall not be considered as part of the total sign surface area allowed for each occupancy;
Temporary signs located on private property, subject to applicable standards as outlined in this title;
House or building numbers;
Change of copy on a readerboard sign;
Permanent building identification signs, such as building plaques and corner stones;
Temporary decorations customary for special holidays, such as Christmas and Independence Day;
Signs painted on or attached inside a window;
Signs painted directly on a building;
Signs required by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs, signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected by or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his public duty;
Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features;
Yard sale signs;
Official public notices, official court notices.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.040 Signs in residential districts.
All signs in an R district shall comply with the following:
Maximum height for a pole or ground sign in an R district shall be eight feet from the ground level to the sign top.
No sign in the R district may be electric, pulsating, or flashing but may be externally illuminated.
Each single-family dwelling may have one permanent wall sign or one pole sign not exceeding four square feet in area, in addition to house numbers and/or any required identification on a mailbox.
Multifamily dwellings may have one permanent sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, adjacent to a public right-of-way which may be either a wall sign or a pole sign, in addition to house numbers and/or any required identification on a mailbox.
Exceptions in R District for Commercial Uses.
Public, charitable, educational, and religious institutions may have two permanent signs, each not exceeding a total of 32 square feet in area, in addition to address numbers and/or any required identification on a mailbox. Hospitals are permitted additional signage as necessary to direct traffic. Wall signs, pole, or ground signs are allowed.
Professional offices may have one permanent sign which may be a wall sign or a pole sign with an area not exceeding eight percent of the frontage wall.
Manufactured home parks may have one sign per entrance to the park from a public street each not exceeding 32 square feet in area, in addition to space numbers and/or any required identification on a mailbox.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.050 Signs in commercial districts.
Signs in the C-2, C-3, LI, I districts shall comply with the following:
Signs for dwellings may be permitted as in 17.66.040(C) and (D).
Maximum allowable sign surface area for wall signs shall be 20 percent of the square footage of the exposed portion of any wall on which the sign is placed, except when used in combination with other types of signs, then the maximum area shall be as provided in subsection (C) of this section.
Maximum allowable sign surface area for projecting signs, above-marquee signs, roof signs, or any combinations of signs (i.e., wall and projecting, roof and above-marquee, etc.) shall be 10 percent of the square footage of the exposed portion of any wall on or above which the sign is placed.
In addition to the maximum total sign surface area permitted, the building and planning official may permit the location of one under-marquee sign per entrance upon a determination that the additional signage is necessary for the convenience of the public. Such sign shall be located no less than eight feet above the grade of the sidewalk or walkway under the sign.
On property with an area of 10,000 square feet or less, one freestanding pole or ground sign may be permitted. One additional freestanding pole or ground sign may be permitted for each additional 15,000 square feet of property or portion thereof. The maximum allowable total sign surface area for a freestanding pole sign shall be 200 square feet per sign, or 200 square feet per sign side if the sign is double-faced. The maximum allowable area per ground sign shall be 32 square feet, or 32 square feet per sign side if the sign is double-faced.
Off-premises signs may be erected on ground or wall locations, and shall be subject to all regulations stated above except that the maximum allowable total sign surface area for off-premises signs shall be 100 square feet.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.060 Sidewalk signs.
A maximum of one sidewalk sign per business is permitted, including businesses having more than one street frontage. The sign shall be placed in front of and on the same side of the street of the business or establishment.
Buildings with multiple tenants who have access from a common entrance are permitted one sign per building upon which all interior tenants may be advertised.
Businesses located on a courtyard are permitted one sign per building upon which all interior tenants may be advertised. The sign may be placed on the street adjoining the courtyard, subject to the provisions of this section.
Maximum size of sign shall be eight square feet per sign face; maximum sign width is 30 inches; maximum sign height is four feet; minimum sign height is 30 inches.
Maximum height of sign shall be 48 inches above the sidewalk, walkway, or plaza upon which it is placed, and no materials (such as paper, balloons, windsocks, etc.) may be added to the sign to increase its height. The height of such signs may not be artificially increased above the allowed maximum by the placement of material underneath. For other than A-frame signs, sign bases shall be a maximum of 24 inches in diameter or 24 inches square. Bases shall be designed to prevent overturning based on a 15-pound-per-square-foot wind load.
Location. No sign shall be placed in such a way as to reduce the continuous unobstructed width of a sidewalk or walkway to less than five feet. No sign may obstruct an entrance to a building or any steps. No sign may be placed within a crosswalk nor closer than 15 feet from the curb line at an intersection. Signs must be at least 30 inches but not more than five feet from the curb. Signs must be placed at least 12 inches from a tree grate or other planting. Signs must be at least 15 feet from another sidewalk sign.
Materials. Sidewalk signs shall be constructed of weather-resistant materials, such as wood, plastic, metal, or durable fabric. Sidewalk signs constructed of, and/or incorporating, impermanent materials, including but not limited to cardboard and paper, are prohibited. Construction of all signs shall be in such a manner as not to create a safety hazard. No sign shall contain foil, mirrors, bare metal, or other reflective materials which could create hazardous conditions to motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians, or contain lights of any kind. Wheels, tubs, buckets, or any other similar material shall not be allowed as sign bases.
Owners shall remove their sidewalk sign upon closing and during periods of strong wind.
Owners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their sidewalk sign. Sidewalk signs will be inspected periodically.
The owner of a sidewalk sign shall provide proof of continuous liability insurance naming the city of Colville as co-insured.
No sidewalk sign shall be installed without first obtaining a sign permit from the building and planning official. An annual permit shall be issued for all sidewalk signs to be installed.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.070 Temporary signs.
Temporary signs are those intended and designed to be displayed for a limited period of time. They must be made of cloth, paper, cardboard or similar lightweight material and must be installed to be easily removed. They may not be lighted. Signs which are allowed to be placed within a public street right-of-way shall be located between the curb and the abutting private property, or where no curb exists, between the edge of the paved travel lane or paved shoulder and the abutting private property, but in no case on a sidewalk or driveway.
Signs for Properties for Sale or Rent.
Maximum number: one per dwelling unit or property for sale or rent;
Permitted location: on the property for sale or rent;
Duration: must remove after the property is sold or rented;
Off-Site Signs. In addition to the provisions above, during any time when a property is open for public viewing, additional off-site signs may be displayed subject to the following:
Maximum number: one sign per block within one-quarter mile of the property for sale or rent;
Maximum sign area: six square feet per sign face;
Permitted location: except for areas required to be kept clear of sight obstructions:
Signs Displayed prior to, during, and after Elections.
Maximum number: no limit;
Maximum sign area: six square feet per sign face on public street rights-of-way. No limitation on private property;
Temporary Signs in Nonresidential Zones.
Maximum number: three;
Maximum sign area: 20 percent of the square footage of the building frontage;
Permitted location: property in a nonresidential zone on which the business is located; attached to the face of a building, a wall or fence;
Permitted duration: during the use, event or condition advertised on the sign, but not more than 60 days.
Temporary Signs Promoting Special Events.
Maximum number: no limit;
Maximum sign area: no maximum;
Permitted location: must be located on private property only, unless a permit to place the sign in or over city right-of-way has been obtained from the building and planning official;
Permitted duration: These signs must be removed within 48 hours following the event.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.080 General design requirements.
Signs shall not interfere, confuse, or conflict with the recognition and visibility of any traffic control or directional devices or street name signs.
All signs whether internally or indirectly illuminated shall be designed and constructed with subtle lighting consistent with design and shall not obstruct vision or cause glare on surrounding uses. If external or flood lighting is used, it shall be arranged so that the light source is shielded from view.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.090 Design requirements for all electronic message signs.
Shall have a static display of at least two seconds "hold time" after moving onto the sign board.
Effects shall not revolve at a speed greater than five revolutions per minute. Effects sequence shall be even and regular or the effects will produce an apparent motion that is continuous, even and smooth flowing.
Shall not use effects that create an unduly distracting and hazardous condition.
Intermittent or flashing lights where the message is constantly repeated at extremely fast intervals are prohibited.
White lights shall not be used as the EMC background; the background shall not be white in color.
Shall be limited to messages that advertise a service or product provided on site. An on-premises EMC may display service and nonprofit messages limited to businesses inside city limits and/or Colville school districts.
Shall be equipped with photocell technology that automatically adjusts daytime and nighttime brightness according to ambient light conditions.
Message brightness, duration and transition methods shall be regulated, adjusted and enforced as directed by the Colville city building official or designee.
Changes to an EMC's sign effects shall be submitted to the building official requesting review and approval prior to changes being made. This shall not affect message content.
ISA standards recommend a nighttime brightness level for an on-site EMC not to exceed three-tenths foot-candles above ambient light conditions when measured at an appropriate distance.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.100 Abandoned signs.
Abandoned signs shall be removed within 30 days of termination of occupancy.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.66.110 Noncompliance, abatement, and appeal.
All sidewalk and temporary signs shall comply immediately with the above standards. All sidewalk and temporary signs (conforming and nonconforming) in existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall comply with the provisions of this title. Failure to comply with any of the above standards at any time may result in a civil infraction per Chapter 1.10 CMC or a criminal charge per Chapter 17.128 CMC. Violations of this title may also result in the termination of an existing permit.
(Ord. 1650 NS § 1, 2019)
§ 17.68.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate the placement of manufactured homes in designated park developments.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.68.020 Design standards.
The following standards and requirements shall govern the design of a manufactured home park:
Minimum lot size: one and one-half acres.
Maximum density: 12 units per acre.
A minimum of one point of ingress/egress to a dedicated public street shall be provided. The planning commission may require additional access points for safety and emergency access. Dedicated streets inside the park and the frontage streets (lot line to lot line) that adjoin the property to the center of the dedicated right-of-way shall be paved.
All utilities including electrical distribution and telephone service systems shall be installed underground except for access terminals.
Spaces within a manufactured home park shall contain a minimum of 3,500 square feet in the R-2, R-3, and C-3 districts and a minimum of 5,000 square feet in the R-1-S district, with a maximum building coverage area including the manufactured home of 50 percent of such space. Only one manufactured home shall be permitted on a space. The boundary of each space shall be permanently marked to locate any space line in the field.
A minimum of eight percent of the total gross area of the park shall be designated and maintained as a recreational area for occupants of the park.
Visitor parking in addition to that required per unit (CMC § 17.72.080) shall be provided in parking areas distributed around the park, not to be less than two parking spaces per 10 homes, nor more than one space per home. All off-street parking spaces shall be surfaced with four inches of crushed rock or gravel, or paved with asphalt or concrete.
Outdoor lighting shall be provided to adequately illuminate internal roadways and pedestrian walkways as determined by the city street superintendent.
Walkways shall be provided to all service buildings and to all recreation, play, and all other areas reserved for general occupant use. The walkways shall be at least five feet wide, of which three feet shall be surfaced.
The planning commission may recommend that the park be enclosed on all sides with a permanently maintained sight-obscuring fence, or buffer of trees or shrubs, with a maximum of six feet in height on all sides not fronting on a public right-of-way and a maximum of four feet in height on all sides fronting on a public right-of-way.
All open areas of the manufactured home park not otherwise used for park purposes shall be landscaped and maintained.
Signs identifying the manufactured home park shall conform to applicable sign ordinances. All manufactured home park spaces shall be numbered either with a sign or other method to facilitate emergency vehicle response. All internal street or drives shall be named and signed to facilitate emergency access.
All vehicular ways shall meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:
Dedicated public rights-of-way which are designed to serve a manufactured home park shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements as specified by the city street superintendent.
Support system and stabilizing devices for any manufactured home shall be designed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications or when the manufacturer's installation specifications are not available the adopted standards of a federal or state regulatory agency.
Accessory structures installed in a manufactured home park shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and other applicable laws.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.68.030 Park administration.
It is the responsibility of the park owner and manager to assure that the provisions of this title are observed and maintained within the manufactured home park. Violations of this title shall subject both the owner and the manager to the penalties in Chapter 17.124 CMC. The owner, or designated agent, shall be available and responsible for the direct management of the manufactured home park.
The manufactured home park shall be maintained free of any flammable materials in amounts which might communicate fires between manufactured homes and other improvements.
Refuse shall be collected and disposed of on a regular and sanitary basis.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.70.010 Purpose and intent.
§ 17.70.020 Design standards.
The following standards and requirements shall govern the design of a recreational vehicle park, in conjunction with all other applicable standards:
RV Site Design.
All recreational vehicle park applicants are to include, with their application, site and storm drainage plans as prepared by licensed engineers, including (but not limited to) geotechnical information, structural make-up of all roadways/RV parking pads and surface finish/landscaping of entire site. Each RV parking pad shall be constructed to support the weight of the RV and associated vehicles. All driving surfaces in the park shall be prepped to be "road ready" as per the city's road design standards. Although reinforced concrete surfaces are permitted, the minimum surface finish of any drivable area shall be compacted gravel. Proposed surfaces are to be approved by city of Colville.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking Pad Dimensions and Setbacks.
Each RV parking pad shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide by 40 feet long with a minimum five-foot-wide setback on each side, or otherwise able to accommodate both the RV unit and the tow vehicle. If additional parking pads are provided at the end of bays, then a minimum five-foot setback will still be required on each side of the parking bays.
General Setbacks.
All recreational vehicle parks are to have the following perimeter setbacks:
Fifteen-foot front yard.
Fifteen-foot side yard.
Ten-foot rear yard.
No recreational vehicle parking pad shall be closer than 20 feet from any exterior park property line.
Where park adjoins an industrial (I) zone, no recreational vehicle parking pad shall be closer than 50 feet from any exterior property line.
Access Points.
Entrances and exits to all recreational vehicle parks shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park and to minimize friction with free movement of traffic on adjacent streets. All traffic into and out of the park shall be through such entrances and exits. Entrances and exits are to be clearly marked with signage.
No entrance or exit shall require a turn at an acute angle for vehicles moving in the direction intended, and radii of curbs and pavements at intersections shall be such as to facilitate easy turning movements for vehicles with trailers attached. No material impediment to visibility shall be created or maintained which obscures the view of an approaching driver in the city street within 100 feet of the intersection with the park entrance.
There shall be a minimum of one one-way entrance and one one-way exit to the RV park from an adjacent public street. Two-way entrances/exits are permitted.
Internal Park Roads.
All internal park roads shall be privately owned and maintained. They shall be constructed to all-weather standards, as approved by the city of Colville. Park roads shall have a minimum improved width as follows (does not include parking):
Parking.
There shall be a minimum of four parking spaces available at the main office, two designated for staff and two designated for visitors. Additional visitor parking spaces shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space per each increment of five RV pads. All parking must include designs for both standard and ADA parking.
To maintain unobstructed vehicle travel through the interior of the park, no parking along the roadways shall be allowed.
Open Space/Recreational Facilities.
A minimum of 10 percent of each RV park shall be set aside and maintained as landscaped open space for the recreational use of park occupants. Such space and location shall be accessible and usable by all residents of the park for passive or active recreation. Parking spaces, driveways, access roads, and parking pads are not considered to be usable open space. Required five-foot setbacks on each side of RV parking pads may be included as part of the 10 percent landscaped open space requirement.
Outdoor recreational facilities, such as open picnic structures, swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, etc., shall be permitted in the landscaped open spaces, as approved by the city of Colville.
If pets are permitted in the RV park, each park shall have a designated, clearly marked pet relief area that is to be maintained regularly to ensure exceptional sanitary conditions. Designated pet waste receptacles shall also be provided.
Perimeter Definition.
Recreational vehicle parks shall provide continuous, visual enclosures in all perimeter setbacks to clearly define the park expanse. RV parks shall be enclosed by a fence, earth mound, landscaping or by other design which will complement the existing landscape and assure compatibility with the adjacent environment. Living perimeter landscaping shall be of such species and size as would normally fulfill a screening function within five years of being planted.
Landscaping.
Recreational vehicle parks shall provide landscaping as is required. Landscaping may consist of managed ground cover, shrubs and/or trees provided they are installed prior to the first occupancy of the park. Site development shall be sensitive to the preservation of existing vegetation.
All trees, flowers, lawns and other landscaping features shall be maintained by the park management in a healthy growing condition at all times.
Signage.
The RV park shall be allowed one identification sign in accordance with applicable sign regulations.
Each entry and exit to the RV park shall be identified with one sign, which shall be lit with low illumination or indirectly lit, but not flashing. Said sign shall comply with applicable city sign regulations.
Traffic direction shall be clearly visible at all internal roadways.
Other internal, nonilluminated, directional and information signs for the convenience of the park are permitted.
Utilities.
Electricity shall be provided to each recreational vehicle parking pad. All utility lines in the park shall be underground and shall be approved by the agency or jurisdiction providing the service and other applicable permitting authorities.
Water hookup through the city's water utility shall be made available for each RV parking pad.
For RV parks with 10 or less units, an on-site water station may be provided for potable water supply; however, such water station may not be more than 300 feet from any RV pad that does not have hookups available to an individual city water service.
Park Facilities. Recreational vehicle parks shall provide the following facilities specifically for the use of park patrons:
For parks proposing 10 RV pads or less, there will be a minimum of one ADA-compliant, unisex restroom facility, available 24 hours per day and located on the same property as the RV park. Portable toilet facilities will not be permitted in any case.
For parks with 11 to 50 RV pads, there will be separate men's and women's restroom facilities available for use of park patrons as follows: a minimum of one standard toilet stall and one ADA accessible stall, with hand washing sinks available, as appropriate. For additional increments of 50 RV parking pads, or portions thereof, restroom facilities are to be provided as noted above.
Showers and coin-operated laundry facilities are permitted.
Refuse containers for solid waste shall be rented from and serviced by the city's contracted waste management service in quantities recommended by said service. Individual park waste bins shall be provided throughout the park, and emptied daily by park personnel, who shall also maintain the park free of any uncontrolled garbage.
Water filling stations and sanitary waste dump stations must be hooked up to the city's utility system and must have a minimum of 50-foot separation.
Safety.
There shall be low-intensity night lighting throughout the recreational vehicle park. Each RV parking pad shall have a light in front of the unit, next to the driveway at the roadway. Designated walkways and all other park facilities will also have night lighting as approved by the city of Colville and applicable permitting agencies.
There shall be fire hydrants installed within the park or within close proximity to the park, as per the city fire department's recommendations or requirements.
Animals shall be kept inside the RV or on a leash while inside of the recreational vehicle park.
Only one recreational vehicle is permitted at any time per RV parking pad. The park manager may opt to rent a maximum of two contiguous pads to one oversized recreational vehicle.
Detached accessory structures are not permitted on RV parking pads or in their accompanying side yards.
Parking of any motorized vehicle is prohibited in RV parking pad side yards.
All accessory structures installed in a recreational vehicle park shall meet or exceed the requirements of the International Building Code and other applicable laws.
No campfires or open-flame grilling will be permitted within the park. Barbecue grills may be used at the discretion of the park manager.
(Ord. 1504 NS § 1, 2013)
§ 17.70.030 Park administration.
The owner of the RV park shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of the park in strict conformity with the building site plan, the conditional use permit and all applicable laws, codes and ordinances.
An RV park with 10 or fewer pads shall have a park manager that is accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week, whose contact information is clearly marked and available to park patrons. RV parks with 11 or more pads will be required to maintain on-site management headquarters.
The park management may offer a fee schedule that provides reduced rates for patrons based on the level of utility services they desire.
Recreational vehicles may be used as permanent dwellings within an established RV park, if located within an applicable district and are subject to specific permitting and installation standards through the city of Colville, in accordance with CMC § 17.64.080.
Tent camping may be permitted as an accessory use, restricting the use to one tent per RV unit or tents per RV parking pad. Separate tent camping areas may be designated within the park using alternate pad materials; however, pad sizes and setbacks must still apply.
(Ord. 1504 NS § 1, 2013)
§ 17.72.010 General requirements.
Every building erected, enlarged, converted, or relocated within the city of Colville or its urban growth area shall provide clearly marked and usable permanent off-street parking and loading areas as required by this title except that no off-street parking shall be required for uses located within the C-2 central business district.
It is unlawful to discontinue, reduce, modify or otherwise dispense with parking and loading facilities that comply with the requirements of this chapter.
A preexisting use which does not have sufficient parking and/or loading facilities to meet the requirements of this chapter may continue to operate with the deficiency so long as no structural enlargement is made which would require additional parking or loading facilities.
If a use is changed within an existing building that does not have sufficient parking and/or loading, the new use may operate with the deficiency so long as no structural expansion is made. This provision shall not apply when an existing or previous use is changed from a nonassembly use to an assembly use.
Parking and vehicular access areas for multifamily, manufactured home parks, commercial and industrial uses shall be paved and shall be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water. In no case shall any drainage be allowed across a public sidewalk.
Access to a property, including the width, location and spacing between driveways, shall be as approved by the city engineer.
Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to a public street, or with access to an approved private street, and all structures shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, and required off-street parking.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.020 Access.
Efforts shall be made to minimize the number of curb cuts along streets through proper spacing and joint use of driveways.
Ingress and egress to and from any off-street parking area shall not be located closer than 30 feet from the point of the corner of an intersection unless otherwise approved by the technical review committee. Ingress and egress from parking areas to the street shall not exceed 30 feet in width at the property line in commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential districts, and 20 feet in width at the property line in single-family residential districts unless approved by the technical review committee.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.030 Design requirements.
All required off-street parking and loading facilities shall be developed in accordance with the following:
Turning and maneuvering space for all uses except single-family and duplex dwellings shall be located entirely on private property unless access is provided from an alley which may be utilized for turning and maneuvering.
All off-street parking facilities shall be paved and shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water into an approved drainage disposal system. Where a storm sewer system is within 300 feet of the property, the developer shall be required to hook up to said storm sewer system.
Parking facilities shall have a permanent means of identifying entrances and exits, traffic direction, and parking spaces.
All traffic control devices such as parking stripes, designated car stalls, directional arrows for signs, wheel stops, and curbs shall be installed and completed as shown on the approved plans.
Parking facilities shall be designed so exiting vehicles are not required to back into streets, except for residential uses of less than four dwellings per lot on streets designated as local access streets in the transportation element of the comprehensive plan.
Suitable wheel or bumper stops shall be required to delineate the parking space and to prevent vehicles from overhanging walkways, property lines or other limits of a parking facility.
The minimum parking space and aisle dimensional requirements are as follows:
Angle | Width (Feet) | Stall Length (Feet) | Aisle Width (Feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
90 degrees | 9.0 | 18 | 24 one-way or two-way |
60 degrees | 9.0 | 21 | 18 one-way, 24 two-way |
45 degrees | 9.0 | 19.8 | 15 one-way, 22 two-way |
Parallel | 8.0 | 23 | 12 one-way, 22 two-way |
ADA spaces shall meet the dimensional requirements as outlined in the current ADA standards for accessible design. | |||
For compact parking spaces the minimum size shall be eight feet in width by 16 feet in length with aisle widths in accordance with the table above. For multifamily, commercial and industrial projects, a maximum of 25 percent of the required spaces may be compact in size. Compact spaces shall be clearly marked for use by compact cars only.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.040 Location.
Where a distance is specified, such distance shall be the maximum walking distance measured from the nearest point of the building that such parking facility is required to serve. Location of parking areas shall be as follows:
For one-family or two-family dwellings: on the same site with the building to be served;
For multifamily dwellings: 200 feet;
For hotels and motels: not to exceed 300 feet from the structure to be served but at least 50 percent of the required spaces shall be on the same site;
For congregate housing, and homes for the aged: 500 feet;
For uses other than those specified above: 300 feet.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.050 Units of measurements.
Except for residential uses, the required parking for multilevel buildings shall be calculated using the total floor area and the standards in CMC § 17.72.090 adjusted as follows:
Main floors: 100 percent of the required parking;
Basements and second floors: 50 percent of the required parking;
Additional stories: 25 percent of the required parking.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.060 Cooperative parking facilities allowed.
Cooperative or shared parking facilities shall be allowed where the parking for two or more land uses can be joined or coordinated to achieve efficiency of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, economic use of space and a superior grouping of buildings or uses. The continuation of the cooperative facility shall be assured by a sufficient legal document such as a covenant or reciprocal easement agreement or by participation in a local improvement district or parking cooperative or association. Cooperative parking shall be allowed based on the following shared parking factor for the uses shown in the table below:
Residential | Lodging | Office | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residential | 1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
Lodging | 1.1 | 1 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
Office | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1 | 1.2 |
Retail | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1 |
To calculate required parking based on the shared factor, the total number of parking spaces required for each use shall be divided by the factor number that is intersected by the different uses in the table above. For example, if a mixed-use building contains both residential and retail the total number of off-street parking requirements for each use added together shall be divided by 1.2. If more than two use types are proposed for a given project, the larger factor number shall apply.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.065 Parking credits.
A maximum of two on-street parking spaces directly adjacent to any commercial or industrial project may be counted towards meeting the off-street parking requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.070 Enclosure.
Any portion of an off-street parking area requiring four or more parking spaces, which adjoins a lot or lots in any R district, shall provide an appropriate view obscuring fence or landscaped buffer along the property lines, except those abutting a street.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.080 Plans shall be submitted.
Every tract or lot used as a public or private parking area, having a capacity of four or more vehicles, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the requirements and standards of this title.
The plan of the proposed parking area shall be approved by the city building and planning office at the time of the application for a planning approval as defined in Chapter 17.04 CMC. If a separate planning approval is not required, a parking plan shall be submitted with the application for the building for which the parking is not required. Said plan shall clearly indicate the proposed development, including location, size, shape, design, grading/fill, curb cuts, lighting, landscaping and other required features.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.090 Table of minimum standards.
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be determined in accordance with the table below. Where alternative standards are indicated, the greater requirement applies. In cases of mixed uses or occupancies, the various uses shall be computed separately and combined for the total off-street parking requirement. Where computations result in a fraction, the parking space requirement shall be rounded to the nearest whole number in accordance with CMC § 17.12.010.
Where "floor area" is specified, it shall not include the following spaces for purposes of calculating minimum off-street parking spaces:
Elevator shafts and stairways;
Public restrooms;
Public lobbies, common mall areas, atriums and courtyards provided solely for pedestrian access to the building from the exterior, and/or for aesthetic enhancement or natural lighting purposes; and
Permanently designated corridors.
Minimum off-street parking space requirements may be reduced by the technical review committee upon completion of a parking demand analysis demonstrating the actual demands of the project are less than the minimum requirements of this chapter. A parking demand analysis must be prepared by a registered professional engineer licensed in the state of Washington.
Use | Spaces Required |
|---|---|
Residential | |
Single-family dwelling | 1 per unit |
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) | 1 per unit |
Duplex | 1 per unit |
Multifamily dwelling | 1.5 per unit |
Manufactured homes | 1 per unit |
Boarding houses and lodging houses | 1 per sleeping room or lodging unit |
Senior citizens housing, designed with independent dwelling units | 0.5 per dwelling unit |
Personal Services and Repairs | |
Barber shops and beauty shops | 1 per 200 square feet of floor area |
Service station with or without convenience store | 2 spaces plus 1 per 100 square feet of retail floor area |
Auto repair garages | 1 per 600 square feet of total floor area |
Financial Institutions | |
Banks, savings and loans, etc. | 1 per 400 square feet of total floor area |
Offices | |
Offices without customer service | 1 per 800 square feet of total floor area |
Library/museum assembly occupancy | 1 per 200 square feet of total floor area |
Office with customer service | 1 per 400 square feet of total floor area |
Retail | |
Mercantile occupancy | 1 per 200 square feet of total floor area |
Eating Establishments | |
Restaurants, drive-ins, and taverns | 1 per every 4 persons based on occupancy load, or 1 per 100 square feet of total floor area |
Public and Semipublic Place of Assembly | |
Churches, mortuaries, funeral homes, auditoriums, conference rooms, and other enclosed places of assembly | 1 per 5 fixed seats, or 1 per 100 lineal inches of bench-type seating, or 1 per 100 square feet of total floor area used for assembly purposes |
Theaters | 1 per 5 seats |
Schools, public or private: | |
Preschool | 1.5 per teaching station |
Elementary, junior high | 2 per teaching station |
High school | 5 per teaching station |
College | 5 per teaching station |
Child day care center plus off-street dropoff/pickup area | 1 per on-shift employee |
Medical Buildings | |
Medical and dental offices and clinics, including midwifery | 1 per 200 square feet of total floor area |
Hospitals | 1 per bed |
Convalescent, nursing, and rest homes | 1 per 6 beds |
Commercial-Industrial | |
Manufacturing uses, research and test laboratories, assembly plants, and similar industrial uses not including office space | 1 per 500 square feet of total floor area |
Warehousing, wholesaling and storage facilities | 1 per 1,000 square feet of total floor area |
Miscellaneous | |
Bowling alleys | 7 per alley |
Hotels and motels | 1 per sleeping room |
Racquetball, handball and tennis courts, including accessory uses | 1 per 40 square feet of assembly area plus 2 spaces per court |
Bus depots and terminals | 1 per 400 square feet of total floor area |
Furniture store | 1 per 1,000 square feet of total floor area |
Laundromats | 1 per 4 washing or dry cleaning machines |
Swimming pools (public) | 1 per 5 bathers based on maximum bathing load per WAC 248-98-050(11)(m) |
Dancehall, skating rink and similar recreational buildings | 1 per 100 square feet of dance floor or rink area |
Athletic-recreational field | 12 spaces per acre |
Aircraft hangar | 1 per 1,000 square feet |
Automobile and motor vehicle dealer, marine craft, or heavy equipment sales and service, including farm machinery | 1 per 1,000 square feet of total floor area, plus 1 space per employee |
Mobile/manufactured home or RV sales and service | 1 per 1,000 square feet of total floor area, plus 1 space per employee |
Any use not addressed in this table | The administrative official shall determine the number of spaces required based upon requirements for similar listed uses |
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.72.100 Loading space requirements.
Off-street loading space(s) shall be required adjacent to each building erected or enlarged in a commercial or industrial zone district if the use of such building could entail deliveries or shipments. Off-street loading space(s) shall have access to a public right-of-way. Such loading space(s) shall be of adequate size to accommodate the number and size of vehicles simultaneously loaded or unloaded in connection with the business conducted in such building, but in no case less than one space for each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area and no less in size than 15 feet in width and 30 feet in length. Off-street loading shall be provided so that no vehicle occupying the space extends into a public right-of-way.
(Ord. 1703 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.76.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to define the conditions under which the lawful use of any building or lot existing at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this section may be continued, although such use does not conform to the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.76.020 Pre-existing legal lots of record.
In any district in which single-family dwellings and/or manufactured homes are permitted, a single-family dwelling or a manufactured home and customary accessory buildings may be established on a pre-existing legal lot of record which contains less area or width than required under the terms of this title; provided, that the front, side, and rear yard setback requirements as well as other applicable standards of this title are met.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.76.030 Nonconforming uses.
Nonconforming uses shall not be enlarged, increased, or extended to occupy a greater area of land than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this title.
Nonconforming uses shall not be moved in whole or in part to any portion of the lot or parcel other than that occupied by such use at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this title.
If any such nonconforming use of land ceases for any reason for a period of more than 180 consecutive days, any subsequent use of the land shall conform to the regulations specified by this title for the district in which the land is located.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.76.040 Nonconforming structures.
Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this title that could not be built under the terms of this title by reasons of restrictions on areas, lot coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot, or other requirements concerning the structure, such structure may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
Nonconforming structures may not be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease the nonconformity;
Should such nonconforming structure or nonconforming portion of structure be destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 50 percent of its current assessed value at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this title unless the structure is designated as an historic structure in which case the structure can be rebuilt;
Should such structure be moved for any reason for any distance whatever, it shall conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located after it is moved.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.76.050 Nonconforming uses of structures or of structures and land in combination.
If lawful use involving individual structures with current assessed value of $1,000 or more, or of structure and land in combination, exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this title, the lawful use may be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
No existing structure devoted to a use not permitted by this title in the district in which it is located shall be enlarged, extended, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in changing the use of the structure to a use permitted in the district in which it is located;
Any nonconforming use may be extended throughout any parts of a building which was manifestly arranged or designed for such use at the time of adoption or amendment of this title, but no such use shall be extended to occupy any land outside such building or other building or structure on the site;
If no structural alterations are made, any nonconforming use of a structure, or structures and land, may be changed to another nonconforming use upon approval of a conditional use permit subject to Chapter 17.84 CMC. The zoning board of adjustment shall make a finding in the specific case that the proposed use is equally appropriate or more appropriate to the district than the existing nonconforming use. In permitting such change, the zoning board of adjustment may require appropriate conditions and safeguards;
Any structure, or structure and land in combination, in or on which a nonconforming use is superseded by a permitted use, shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district, and the nonconforming use may not thereafter be resumed;
When a nonconforming use of a structure, or structures and land in combination, is discontinued or abandoned for six consecutive months or for 18 months during any three-year period, except when government action impedes access to the land, the structure, or structures and land in combination, shall not thereafter be used except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located;
Where nonconforming use status applied to a structure and land in combination, removal or destruction of the structure shall eliminate the nonconforming status of the land. Accidental destruction for the purpose of this section is defined as damage to an extent of more than 50 percent of the current assessed value at time of destruction.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.76.060 Repair and maintenance.
On any nonconforming structure or portion of a structure containing a nonconforming use, work may be done in any period of 12 consecutive months on ordinary repairs, or on repair or replacement of nonbearing walls, fixtures, wiring, or plumbing, to an extent not exceeding 20 percent of the current assessed value of the nonconforming structure and nonconforming portion of the structure as the case may be; provided, that the cubic content existing when it became nonconforming shall not be increased. Regular and ordinary maintenance shall not be construed as enlargement, expansion, change, alteration, renovation or reconstruction as used in this chapter.
If a nonconforming structure or portion of a structure containing a nonconforming use becomes physically unsafe or unlawful due to lack of repairs and maintenance, and is declared by any duly authorized official to be unsafe or unlawful by reason of physical condition, it shall not thereafter be restored, repaired or rebuilt except in conformity with the regulations of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.76.070 Uses under conditional use provisions not nonconforming uses.
Any use which is permitted as a conditional use in a district under the terms of this title (other than a change through the zoning board of adjustment action from a nonconforming use to another use not generally permitted in the district) shall not be deemed a nonconforming use in such district, but shall without further action be considered a conforming use.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)
§ 17.78.010 Purpose and intent.
This chapter establishes standards for the location and development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The purpose of ADUs is to create new housing units while respecting the character of existing residential development. They add to the diversity of housing options in the community while blending well with single-family development. ADUs also allow more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure and provide a mix of housing in response to changing family needs and accommodating smaller households.
(Ord. 1706 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.78.020 Locations permitted.
ADUs are permitted on all residentially zoned or neighborhood mixed use zoned parcels containing only a single-family detached dwelling.
(Ord. 1706 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.78.030 Permit procedures.
ADUs shall be subject to a Type 1 development review process.
Any property owner seeking to establish an ADU shall obtain all necessary building permits and occupancy permits as outlined in Article IV of this title.
Applications for ADUs must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter, this title, and any other applicable laws.
The city retains the discretion to require an inspection of the primary residence by a state licensed building inspector in conjunction with an internal or attached ADU permit application if there is evidence that code violations exist.
(Ord. 1706 NS § 1, 2023)
§ 17.78.040 Development standards.
All ADUs must conform with the following requirements:
Number of ADUs per Parcel. A maximum of one attached or one detached ADU is permitted on parcels that contain a single-family detached dwelling, provided all requirements of CMC and applicable development requirements are met.
Parking.
Off-street parking shall be required in accordance with Chapter 17.72 CMC, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
The existing single-family home must meet the minimum parking requirements as outlined in Chapter 17.72 CMC. If the existing parking is not in conformance with minimum parking requirements for single-family dwellings, parking must be provided to meet the minimum requirements for both the existing home and the ADU.
Design.
Unit Size. The size of the ADU shall not exceed 900 square feet or 60 percent of the total square footage of the habitable space of the primary dwelling, whichever is less.
Unit Height. The maximum height of a detached ADU shall be 26 feet. If placed above a garage, the entire structure shall count towards the height limitation.
Setbacks for Detached ADUs.
The side and rear setbacks of ADUs shall be a minimum of five feet.
The ADU shall not be located within the front yard area of the primary unit.
The minimum distance between the ADU and the primary dwelling shall be 10 feet.
The minimum distance between the ADU and accessory structures (sheds, garages, etc.) shall be six feet.
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Addressing. ADUs must have approved clear addressing visible from the street. If the ADU is not visible from the street, an approved address with directional notation shall be provided.
Pre-Existing Structures and Spaces.
Legally existing structures, or a portion thereof, may be converted to an ADU so long as it is able to meet all provisions of this title and building code.
Conversion of an existing accessory structure or space within an existing single-family detached home, noncompliant with setbacks, on an otherwise compliant lot may be permitted with a Type I review and shall be subject to review by the city's technical review committee (TRC). The TRC may make certain requirements of the conversion to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and to mitigate, if necessary, impacts on surrounding properties. Under no circumstance may an accessory structure encroach onto adjacent private or public property or exceed 900 square feet of living area. Applicants may request a reconsideration within 14 calendar days of the TRC's decision to the planning commission for a recommendation to the city council.
Existing Nonconforming Accessory Dwelling Units. That portion of a single-family residence that meets the definition and intent of an accessory dwelling unit which was in existence prior to the effective date of this chapter may continue in existence without conformance to zoning provisions, provided the unit complies with the minimum requirements of CMC Title 15 and a valid certificate of occupancy for the use is obtained. All other provisions related to nonconforming structures and uses, as provided in this title, shall apply to accessory dwelling units.
(Ord. 1706 NS § 1, 2023)