Dupont City Zoning Code
Division II
Land Use District Requirements
(Repealed by Ord. 25-1154)
§ 25.15.010 Purpose of districts.
The city is divided into land use districts with the intent to provide for the distribution of land uses as contemplated by the city's comprehensive plan and its related goals, policies, and programs; to maintain stability by grouping compatible uses and levels of activity and maintain commitment to public service facilities such as transportation systems, parks and utilities.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.15.020 List of districts established.
The use classifications are:
District | Designation |
|---|---|
Residential-3 | R-3 |
Residential-4 | R-4 |
Residential-5 | R-5 |
Residential Reserve | RR |
Residential-12 | R-12 |
Commercial | COM |
Office | OFF |
Mixed Use | MXD |
Mixed Use Village | MUV |
Business and Technology Park | BTP |
Manufacturing Research Park | MRP |
Industrial | IND |
Open Space | OS |
Military | MIL |
Mineral Resource Overlay | MRO |
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.15.030 Zoning map.
(1)
The boundaries of the use districts are shown on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory matters thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. The regulations of this title governing the use of land, buildings and structures, the height of buildings and structures, the sizes of yards about buildings and structures, and other matters set forth in this title are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and every district shown upon the zoning map.
(2)
The boundaries of the use district shall be determined or defined or redefined from time to time, by the adoption of district maps covering the city showing the geographical area and location of the district. Each district map shall be, upon its final adoption, a part of this title, and the map, all notations, references and other information shown shall be made a part of this title as though all matters and information set forth on the map were fully described herein.
(3)
The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor and be attested and notarized by the city clerk. The original copy of the official zoning map shall be retained in the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.15.040 Boundary interpretation.
The boundaries between classifications of the official zoning maps shall be interpreted specifically as shown on the maps and associated ordinances. Should uncertainty remain in regards to location or meaning of a boundary, the location or meaning shall be determined utilizing the following rules:
(1)
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, alleys, highways, waterways or railroad tracks, the actual centerline shall be construed to be the boundary.
(2)
Where district boundaries are indicated on such map as approximately following the lot or tract lines, the actual lot or tract lines shall be construed to be the boundary of such use district.
(3)
Where a district boundary on the official zoning map divides a tract in unsubdivided property, the location of the use district boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the official zoning map.
(4)
Where a public street or alley is officially vacated the regulations applying to the abutting property to which the vacated portion reverts shall apply to such vacated street or alley.
(5)
In case uncertainty exists which cannot be determined by application of the foregoing rules, the hearing examiner shall determine the location of such use district boundaries pursuant to the provisions for code interpretations.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.20.010 Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of the R-3 district is to implement the single-family land uses called for in the comprehensive plan, specifically within the Historic Village, and El Rancho Madrona subdivision, where single-family density averages three units per acre.
(2)
The purpose of the R-4 district is to implement the single-family (SF) land uses called for in the land use tables of the comprehensive plan, where single-family density averages four units per gross acre. This district is appropriate for Hoffman Hill Village and Sequalitchew Village.
(3)
The purpose of the R-5 district is to implement the single-family land uses called for in the land use tables of the comprehensive plan, where single-family density averages five units per acre. This district is appropriate for Palisade Village, Yehle Park Village and Edmond Village.
(4)
The purpose of the R-12 district is to implement the multifamily land use called for in the land use tables of the comprehensive plan, where multifamily density averages 12 units per acre.
(5)
The purpose of the residential reserve district is to designate property not needed for the city's 20-year growth projections (currently ending in 2012) for the northerly portion of the Sequalitchew Village planning area. The residential reserve district is intended as an interim measure to provide time for future studies and analysis to be conducted for subsequent comprehensive plan amendments. As such, the density for this district is one dwelling unit per five acres. This designation will be reviewed as part of the city's five-year plan update cycle and may be considered earlier through the city's once every two-year plan amendment process if necessary.
(6)
The purpose of the complete community overlay (CCO) district is to provide for density bonus incentives and mixed use development options to achieve diverse housing choices for seniors and retirees and to provide mixed use occupancy at a neighborhood scale that promotes an active, walkable lifestyle for DuPont residents. The overlay is an optional planning tool that allows density and land use incentives for innovative, mixed use projects that are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The overlay is a land use tool intended to meet the active-adult and neighborhood amenity goals and policies of the DuPont comprehensive plan. A CCO may be applied in all residential districts and where this type of development is allowed in the comprehensive plan; overlays shall be reviewed as a Type III procedure and shall include an associated master plan that includes the overall project design, land uses, and densities/intensities. Where residential zoning includes a CCO, the applicable standards of the overlay district shall apply. Where a CCO is approved, the underlying zoning shall remain in effect. The CCO district may be eligible to sites containing generally 10 acres or more.
(7)
All provisions of this residential district chapter apply to all districts listed above unless stated otherwise.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
§ 25.20.020 Maximum density.
(1)
The average single-family density of the R-3 district shall not exceed 3.5 single-family residences per gross acre.
(2)
The average single-family density of the R-4 district shall not exceed 4.5 single-family residences per gross acre.
(3)
The average single-family density of the R-5 district shall not exceed 5.5 single-family residences per gross acre.
(4)
The average multifamily density of the R-12 district shall not exceed 12.5 dwelling units per gross acre.
(5)
The average single-family density of the residential reserve district shall not exceed one single-family residence per five gross acres.
(6)
Density of particular single-family developments shall be set in the process of reviewing short plats and subdivisions.
(7)
Density of the complete community overlay (CCO) district is permitted at the base density of the underlying zone. CCOs may be approved with a density bonus when certain amenities are provided. All bonus units shall be designated so that at least one permanent occupant is a senior individual aged 55 years or more. Density bonuses may be allowed pursuant to the following:
(a)
Ten percent density bonus granted when the bonus housing is designated for seniors and five percent of the gross CCO area is devoted to plaza space, private open space, or usable open space such as parks, trails, and recreational uses.
(b)
Twenty-five percent density bonus granted when the bonus housing is designated for seniors and 10 percent of the gross CCO area is devoted to plaza space, private open space, or usable open space such as parks, trails, and recreational uses.
(c)
Thirty percent density bonus granted when the bonus housing is designated for seniors and 15 percent of the gross CCO area is devoted to plaza space, private open space, or usable open space such as parks, trails, and recreational uses.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
§ 25.20.030 Use restrictions.
(1)
Permitted Uses.
(a)
Single-family residences;
(b)
Multifamily residences when designated within an approved preliminary plat or short plat as provided in DMC § 25.20.050;
(c)
Parks owned by the public and mini or pocket parks;
(d)
Home occupations;
(e)
Family day care;
(f)
Adult family home;
(g)
Underground utilities;
(h)
Above-ground utility and communication structures under 50 square feet in area and 7.5 feet in height, such as switchboxes and minor pump stations;
(i)
Wireless communication facilities, public;
(j)
Accessory Uses.
(i)
Attached and detached residential garages within the Historic Village shall be located behind the principal residential structure; and
(ii)
Level 1 and Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations.
(2)
Conditional Uses.
(a)
Schools;
(b)
Child day care centers;
(c)
Assisted living projects with up to 120 units;
(d)
Senior housing and retirement homes with up to 120 units;
(e)
Nursing homes with up to 180 beds;
(f)
One accessory residence per lot;
(g)
Churches;
(h)
Public uses other than parks;
(i)
Commercial recreation facilities such as golf, tennis, or swimming and all indoor commercial recreation facilities;
(j)
Above-ground utility and communication structures over 50 square feet in area or 7.5 feet in height, such as electrical substations.
(3)
Prohibited Uses.
(a)
Wireless communication facilities, attached or freestanding;
(b)
Multifamily in the residential reserve district; and
(c)
All uses not listed as permitted or conditional in the residential districts.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 07-854 § 1; Ord. 11-919 § 7; Ord. 12-937 § 2; Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
§ 25.20.040 Single-family restrictions.
(1)
Maximum Building Height.
(a)
Thirty-five feet for principal building, except in the Historic Village. Twenty-five feet for detached garages unless the detached garage contains an approved accessory residence above in which case the detached garage may not exceed 35 feet.
(b)
In the Historic Village, 25 feet for principal building and 12.5 feet for detached garages. If an approved accessory residence is located above, the detached garage may not exceed 25 feet.
(2)
Minimum Front Yard Setback. Either 20 feet or 16 feet provided the principal building on the adjacent lot is set back in excess of two feet to effect a variety of setbacks within the block, except:
(a)
Covered unenclosed porches may extend six feet into the required front yard;
(b)
Bay windows, chimneys and similar appurtenances may extend two feet into the required front yard provided the appurtenance does not constitute more than 20 percent of the wall facade to which it is attached;
(c)
Eaves may extend two feet beyond the line of the appurtenance or two feet into the required front yard, whichever is greater;
(d)
Houses abutting at least 20 feet depth of open space in the front need not have a front yard setback;
(e)
Garages facing the front shall be set back 35 feet minimum, or 31 feet minimum when the principal building is set back 16 feet. An exception allowing garages to be set back five feet from the face of the house shall be made when:
(i)
Not more than 10 percent of the lots in a preliminary plat are identified and approved for front-facing garages at the time of the preliminary plat approval and no such lots are on main streets identified on maps of each village in the city's comprehensive land use plan;
(ii)
The width of the garage facing the front is less than or equal to 50 percent of the width of the residence at the front setback line;
(iii)
The appearance of the garage is mitigated by one of the following methods: a porch roof extends across the face of the residence and garage, or an overhead trellis extends at least three feet out across the face of the entire garage, or a second story protrusion extends beyond the face of the garage at least three feet, or some approved combination of the methods is provided to create shadow and downplay the prominence of the garage door; and
(f)
For townhouse development of up to six attached units on platted lots, where so designated in a subdivision approval, the individual units may be further subdivided into fee simple lots with or without front yard setbacks down to the perimeter walls of the unit as long as the unit is set back from the exterior boundaries of the parent lot, street and alley rights-of-way, tracts, and private and public open spaces the distances required in this section for front yards.
(3)
Minimum Rear Yard Setback. Fifteen feet, except:
(a)
Zero feet for storage sheds less than 100 square feet in area and eight feet in height and decks, provided the deck is maximum six inches above finish grade;
(b)
Bay windows, chimneys and similar appurtenances may extend two feet into the required rear yard provided the appurtenance does not constitute more than 20 percent of the wall facade to which it is attached;
(c)
Eaves may extend two feet beyond the line of the appurtenance or two feet into the required rear yard, whichever is greater;
(d)
Fifteen feet from the centerline of the alley for garages where an alley exists, for only Palisade Village, Yehle Park Village, Hoffman Hill Village, Edmond Village, Sequalitchew Village;
(e)
Five feet for single-story garages where no alley exists, for only Palisade Village, Yehle Park Village, Hoffman Hill Village, Edmond Village, Sequalitchew Village, and El Rancho Madrona;
(f)
For townhouse development of up to six attached units on platted lots, where so designated in a subdivision approval, the individual units may be further subdivided into fee simple lots with or without rear yard setbacks down to the perimeter walls of the unit as long as the unit is set back from the exterior boundaries of the parent lot, street and alley rights-of-way, tracts, and private and public open spaces the distances required in this section for rear yards with exceptions as described in subsections (3)(b) and (c) of this section;
(g)
The rear yard setback for detached garages on nonalley load lots in the R-4 and R-5 residential districts can be zero feet abutting other residential lots, nonresidential lots, or open spaces; providing, that garages on the lots abutting said zero lot line garage or garages shall have a minimum rear yard garage setback of five feet unless the garages are offset from each other. A minimum three-foot-wide no-build maintenance easement shall be provided for all zero lot line, noncommon wall garage setbacks. Any garage constructed with a rear yard zero lot line shall comply with existing building code requirements; and
(h)
The zero rear lot line garage walls cannot be used as a part of a screen fence or wall abutting the perimeter street frontage of a subdivision. However, the wall of a zero lot line garage may directly abut the back side of a screen fence.[1]
[1]
DMC § 25.20.040(3)(g) and (h) were added by Ord. 03751 as DMC § 25.20.040(3)(f) and (g) and were editorially renumbered to avoid duplicative numbering.
(4)
Minimum Side Yard Setback.
(a)
For Palisade Village, Yehle Park Village, Hoffman Hill Village, Edmond Village and Sequalitchew Village, the minimum side yard setbacks depend on lot width. Except as provided in subsections (4)(d), (e), (f) and (g) of this section, the following minimums shall apply:
Lot Width | Less than 45 feet | 45 – 80 feet | Over 80 feet |
|---|---|---|---|
Noncorner lots | 5 feet, and the 2 sides must total 10 feet | 5 feet, and the 2 sides must total 15 feet | 5 feet, and the 2 sides must total 20 feet |
Corner lots* | 10 feet | 10 feet | 14 feet |
*These minimums pertain to the street frontage other than the front yard. |
(b)
For El Rancho Madrona the minimum side yard setback is five feet and the two side yards must total 20 feet, except as provided in subsections (4)(d), (e), (f) and (g) of this section. Corner lots shall provide a 14-foot setback from the street side property line to the principal building;
(c)
For Historic Village the minimum side yard setback is 10 feet, except as provided in subsections (4)(d), (e), (f) and (g) of this section. Side yard setbacks for the following improvements are indicated as follows:
(i)
Five feet for detached accessory structures;
(ii)
Fourteen feet for side yards on a corner lot;
(d)
Bay windows, chimneys and similar appurtenances may extend two feet into the required side yard provided the appurtenance does not constitute more than 20 percent of the wall facade to which it is attached. However, no appurtenance may be directly opposite an appurtenance on an adjacent lot;
(e)
Eaves may extend two feet beyond the line of the appurtenance or two feet into the required side yard, whichever is greater;
(f)
No minimum side yard setback shall apply to storage sheds less than 100 square feet in area and eight feet in height and decks provided the deck is maximum six inches above finish grade;
(g)
In zero lot line housing, where so designated in a subdivision approval, there may be zero setback on one side of the residence provided:
(i)
The side yard in question does not front on a street;
(ii)
The other side yard setback is at least 10 feet, or 15 feet depending on lot width, per subsection (4)(a) of this section; and
(iii)
The subdivision approval indicates which side yard will receive zero setback, stipulates that any windows in walls with zero setback shall be designed to diffuse light such that objects beyond cannot be distinguished; and provides for easements allowing homeowners to maintain walls with zero setback;
(h)
For townhouse development of up to six attached units of platted lots, where so designated in a subdivision approval, the individual units may be further subdivided into fee simple lots with or without side yard setbacks down to the perimeter walls of the unit as long as the unattached end unit structure is set back from the exterior boundaries of the parent lot, street and alley rights-of-way, tracts, and private and public open spaces the distance required for multifamily residences as described in DMC § 25.20.050, Multifamily residences, and the requirements of Chapter 25.65 DMC are met. Wherever a zero lot line exterior wall does not abut another zero lot line exterior wall a three-foot-wide no-build maintenance easement shall be maintained at the property line;
(i)
The side yard setback for detached garages on lots in the R-4 and R-5 residential districts can be zero feet abutting other residential lots, nonresidential lots, or open spaces; providing, that if the side yard zero lot line is used for a detached individual single-story garage, the garage side yard for the abutting garage is a minimum of five feet. A minimum three-foot-wide no-build maintenance easement shall be provided for all zero lot line, noncommon wall garage setbacks. Any garage constructed with a side yard zero lot line shall comply with existing building code requirements; and
(j)
The zero lot line garage cannot use the side lot line adjacent to the street on a corner lot as its zero lot line. The wall of a garage cannot be used as a part of a screen fence or wall abutting the perimeter street frontage of a subdivision.[2]
[2]
DMC § 25.20.040(4)(i) and (j) were added by Ord. 03751 as DMC § 25.20.040(4)(h) and (i) and were editorially renumbered to avoid duplicative numbering.
(5)
Lot Coverage.
(a)
For Palisade Village, Yehle Park Village, Hoffman Hill Village, Edmond Village and Sequalitchew Village, maximum lot coverage is as follows:
Lot Width | Less than 45 feet | 45 – 60 feet | Over 60 feet |
|---|---|---|---|
Maximum lot coverage | 45% | 40% | 35% |
(b)
For the Historic Village and El Rancho Madrona maximum lot coverage is 35 percent.
(c)
For the residential reserve district the maximum lot coverage is 10 percent.
(d)
For townhouse development of up to six attached units on platted lots, where so designated in a subdivision approval, the lot coverage on the fee title lot may be 100 percent; provided, that the unit is set back from the exterior boundaries of the parent lot, street and alley rights-of-way, tracts, and private and public open spaces the distances required in DMC § 25.20.040 for all yards.
(6)
Fences.
(a)
No fence shall exceed six feet in height, except that the city may, in the conditional use permit process, allow fences up to eight feet tall around utility and government facilities.
(b)
No fence shall be allowed in the front setback area.
(7)
Common Maintenance. In any instance where the combined areas of the fee title lots is less than the area of the parent lot, the remaining area shall be governed and maintained through a common maintenance agreement among all of the fee title lot owners. Said agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the city as to form.[3]
[3]
DMC § 25.20.040(7) was added by Ord. 03-750 as DMC § 25.20.040(6) and was editorially renumbered to avoid duplicative numbering.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03-750 §§ 1 – 5; Ord. 03-751 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 07-854 § 1; Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
§ 25.20.050 Multifamily residences.
(1)
Location and Size Limit. Multifamily projects shall not exceed 120 units. Projects with more than 80 units shall be separated from one another by at least 250 feet regardless of the district in which the multifamily project is located.
(a)
Multifamily projects in a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(2)
Height. The maximum building height shall be 45 feet for MFR buildings separated from a single-family residence by another building, a public street, or at least 100 feet of open land, or 55 feet for MFR buildings that include parking under the building for a minimum of 75 percent of the building ground floor area. For MFR buildings not separated from a single-family residence by another building, a public street, or at least 100 feet of open land, the maximum height shall be 35 feet.
(a)
Multifamily projects in a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(3)
Front, Side, and Rear Setbacks.
(a)
The front, side, and rear setback requirements for two-story MFR buildings shall be the same as those for the residential district except that the side-to-side distance between more than two MFR buildings containing more than two units shall average at least 15 feet. (That is, if three four-plexes adjoin, and if the distance between two units is 10 feet, then the distance between the other two shall be at least 20 feet.)
(i)
Multifamily projects in a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(b)
For three-story MFR buildings, the front yard setback shall be the same as for two-story MFR buildings. The side-to-side distance between three-story MFR buildings shall at least average 20 feet with no distance between buildings less than 15 feet. The rear setback for three-story MFR buildings shall be at least 20 feet.
(i)
Multifamily projects in a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(4)
Townhouses. For townhouses, side yard setbacks shall refer to the overall structure, not individual units.
(5)
Lot Coverage and Fences. The provisions for lot coverage and fences shall be the same for MFR as per DMC § 25.20.040(5) and (6).
(a)
Uses designated under a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(6)
Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval is required for all multifamily development projects. Multifamily development projects and expansions less than 80 units shall be processed with a Type II procedure. Multifamily development projects larger than 80 units shall be processed with a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(a)
Uses designated under a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(7)
Design Review. Design review is required for all multifamily projects. Multifamily design review shall be processed with a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(a)
Uses designated under a CCO district shall meet the standards set forth in DMC § 25.20.060.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03-736 § 1; Ord. 07-854 § 1; Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
§ 25.20.060 Complete community overlay (CCO) district restrictions.
(1)
Land Uses.
(a)
Complete community overlay (CCO) projects may include all uses listed as permitted and/or conditional uses within the underlying zoning district; uses listed as prohibited are not allowed in a CCO.
(b)
The following neighborhood-oriented uses may be approved in addition to subsection (1)(a) of this section as part of a CCO:
(i)
Multifamily.
(ii)
Medical clinics/offices.
(iii)
General offices.
(iv)
Neighborhood market/food market.
(v)
Community center.
(vi)
Chapel/place of worship.
(vii)
Restaurant/delicatessen.
(viii)
Athletic club/physical therapy.
(ix)
General sales and service.
(x)
Plaza.
(c)
The following uses and development types are not permitted in a CCO district:
(i)
Drive-through facilities.
(ii)
Gas stations/car washes.
(iii)
Cemeteries.
(d)
All CCOs shall provide neighborhood-oriented uses for the purposes of promoting a walkable village environment while protecting the district scale.
(i)
CCOs shall provide building area (square-footage) for neighborhood-oriented uses of at least one-half percent of the gross CCO area.
(ii)
Neighborhood-oriented uses shall not occupy more than 15 percent of the gross CCO area.
(iii)
The minimum neighborhood-oriented use shall commence construction prior to any certificate of occupancy is issued for the density bonus units.
(iv)
For the purposes of this standard, nursing homes and residential care facilities are not applicable/subject to these requirements.
(2)
Location and Size Limit.
(a)
A CCO may be established for sites that are generally 10 acres or more.
(b)
Multifamily projects in the CCO district shall not exceed 170 units per single building.
(c)
Nonresidential and mixed use structures in the CCO shall be subject to the following standards:
(i)
Buildings shall be clustered together to form an identifiable neighborhood node.
(ii)
Generally, these buildings should be located along higher classified streets at a prominent project entrance.
(iii)
Neighborhood retail/service tenant spaces shall be limited to 10,000 square feet for the purposes of ensuring a neighborhood scale. This limitation shall not apply to offices and medical uses.
(3)
Height.
(a)
The maximum height for multifamily residential shall be 75 feet. For portions of a multifamily residential building located within 20 feet of the CCO boundary, the height shall be limited to 35 feet and the second story shall be set back at least five feet from the first floor front facade.
(b)
The maximum height for nonresidential development shall be 50 feet. For portions of a nonresidential building located within 20 feet of the CCO boundary, the height shall be limited to 35 feet and the second story shall be set back at least five feet from the first floor front facade.
(4)
Setback Standards. The following setback standards shall apply to individual building types in the CCO district. For the purposes of this section, the front setback shall be applied to any property frontages along a street, both public and private.
(a)
Multifamily Residential Buildings.
(i)
Front Setback. The minimum front setback shall be 15 feet.
(ii)
Side and Rear Setbacks. The minimum setback shall be 10 feet. However, the minimum setback shall be 20 feet when the proposal abuts a single-family lot.
(b)
Nonresidential and Mixed Use Structures.
(i)
Front Setback. The minimum setback may be zero feet; whereas, the maximum setback shall be 20 feet. Additional setbacks may be allowed where special conditions exist such as easements, natural resources, ADA accesses, and existing improvements.
(ii)
Side and Rear Setbacks. The minimum setback shall be 10 feet. However, the minimum setback shall be 20 feet when the proposal abuts a single-family lot.
(5)
Design Standards.
(a)
Multifamily buildings shall be subject to the multifamily design regulations and guidelines pursuant to Chapter 25.65 DMC. Where those provisions conflict with the CCO requirements, the standards of this section shall take precedence.
(b)
Nonresidential and mixed use structures shall be subject to the commercial and mixed use design regulations and guidelines pursuant to Chapter 25.70 DMC. Where those provisions conflict with the CCO requirements, the standards of this section shall take precedence.
(6)
Pedestrian Amenities.
(a)
All roadways shall include sidewalks and/or a multi-use trail to facilitate a strong pedestrian district.
(b)
All buildings shall have a direct, paved pedestrian connection from the front entrance to the nearby street sidewalk.
(c)
Surface parking lots shall be designed with a designated pedestrian pathway that connects to a prominent building access door.
(7)
Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area for lots in this district.
(8)
Lot Coverage. There is no maximum lot area coverage except as needed to meet setback and landscaping requirements.
(9)
Block Length Standard. To achieve an interconnected district pattern and to encourage pedestrian connectivity, internal blocks lengths shall be limited to 600 feet. Acceptable forms of street interruption may include intersecting streets, open space tracts, and/or pedestrian pathways that provide access to other areas of the CCO district.
(10)
Master Plan Approval. The CCO district shall be developed according to an approved master plan. A master plan shall be created for the entire land area that is included in the CCO district. The master plan shall be created and approved pursuant to Chapter 25.152 DMC.
(11)
Design Review. Design review is required for all multifamily, nonresidential, and mixed use projects. Design review shall be processed with a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010. Design review may be processed concurrently with the site plan approval process.
(12)
Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval as set forth in Chapter 25.150 DMC may be processed for individual development projects within a CCO district after a master plan is approved. Site plans for any land use that is approved in a CCO as part of a master plan may be reviewed as a Type I procedure.
(Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5); Ord. 24-1148 § 1)
§ 25.25.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to implement the comprehensive plan's concept of commercial development occurring in the two commercial areas. These areas are intended to provide goods and services to the entire community or larger market areas.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.25.020 Permitted uses.
(1)
All forms of retail trade, such as stores, shops, and sales offices except those listed in DMC § 25.25.030;
(2)
All forms of service businesses, other than adult entertainment, such as hotels, entertainment facilities, restaurants, clinics, banks, professional offices, and service stations, except those listed in DMC § 25.25.030;
(3)
Residences on the second or higher floors of buildings;
(4)
Adult family home;
(5)
Family day care and child day care center;
(6)
Offices;
(7)
Quasi-public uses;
(8)
Public uses;
(9)
Drive-thru window; provided, however, that restaurants with a drive-thru window must also provide seating inside the restaurant in an area equal to at least 15% of the restaurant's total floor area;
(10)
Underground utilities;
(11)
Above-ground utility structures under 50 square feet in area and under seven feet in height;
(12)
Wireless communication facilities, attached;
(13)
Open-air vending;
(14)
Wireless communication facilities, public;
(15)
Electric vehicle charging and battery exchange facilities.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 12-937 § 3; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.25.025 Accessory uses.
Repealed by Ord. 26-1168.
(Ord. 11-919 § 8)
§ 25.25.030 Exceptions to DMC § 25.25.020.
Service businesses such as wrecking yards, bulk fuel distributors, automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, and warehousing are prohibited.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.25.040 Conditional uses.
Above-ground utility structures over 50 square feet in area or over seven feet in height.
(Ord. 02707 § 1; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.25.050 Building bulk restrictions.
(1)
The maximum building height shall be 50 feet. However, structures within 100 feet of a residential district shall not exceed 35 feet in height.
(2)
The front yard setback shall be between zero and 20 feet.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.25.060 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects. For development projects and expansions up to and including 50,000 square feet of building area, site plan review shall be processed as a Type II procedure. Conditional uses, projects and expansions greater than 50,000 square feet of building area shall be processed as a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03-736 § 2; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.25.070 Design review.
Design review is required for development projects pursuant to DMC § 25.70.010. Design review shall be processed with a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to create business districts that include a mix of commercial services, office, manufacturing, and industry. The community business (CB) district is intended to accommodate quality employment and commercial services to serve the DuPont community and immediate vicinity; the district also allows complementing multifamily when built with ground level commercial uses. The CB is intended to implement the community commercial opportunity area (CCOA) as defined in the DuPont comprehensive plan and future land use map.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.020 Permitted uses.
(1)
All forms of retail trade, such as stores, shops, and sales offices except those listed in DMC § 25.27.030;
(2)
All forms of service businesses, other than adult entertainment, such as hotels, entertainment facilities, restaurants, fitness centers, family day care and child day care centers, vehicle service stations, and banks, except those listed in DMC § 25.27.030;
(3)
Offices, including medical clinics and veterinary clinics;
(4)
Public uses and quasi-public uses;
(5)
Open-air vending;
(6)
Drive-through window; provided, however, that restaurants with a drive-through window must also provide seating inside the restaurant in an area equal to at least 15% of the restaurant's total floor area;
(7)
Underground utilities;
(8)
Above-ground utility structures under 50 square feet in area and under seven feet in height;
(9)
Wireless communication facilities, attached;
(10)
Wireless communication facilities, public;
(11)
Manufacturing or repair of:
(a)
Furniture and fixtures;
(b)
Food and beverages;
(c)
Textiles, apparel, and leather goods;
(d)
Building materials other than asphalt, batch concrete when in an unenclosed facility, lumber and wood products;
(e)
Products made from light stone, clay, and glass;
(f)
Hand-crafted products;
(g)
Electrical and electronic equipment and appliances;
(h)
Fabricated metal products, containers, hand tools, and heating equipment;
(i)
Measuring, analyzing, and control instruments;
(j)
Photographic, medical, audio, and optical equipment;
(k)
Signs; and
(l)
Automobiles, trucks, boats, and recreational equipment;
(12)
Miscellaneous light fabrication and assembly;
(13)
Industrial equipment sales, service, and rental;
(14)
Industrial laundry and upholstery services;
(15)
Building construction, well drilling, and general contractor services;
(16)
Warehouse and distribution uses;
(17)
Mini-storage and indoor storage;
(18)
Electric vehicle charging and battery exchange facilities;
(19)
Other similar uses as determined by the community development director.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.025 Accessory uses.
(1)
A single on-site security dwelling. The sole purpose of the dwelling is to furnish housing for an employee, including family, engaged in on-site security.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.030 Exceptions to DMC.
Service businesses such as wrecking yards and bulk fuel distributors are prohibited.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.040 Conditional uses.
(1)
Above-ground utility structures over 50 square feet in area or over seven feet in height.
(2)
Outside storage when not associated with another use on the property.
(3)
Multifamily.
(a)
Multifamily development shall provide ground level retail trade, service businesses, office, and/or live-work units.
(b)
Multifamily developments shall be designed to buffer residential units from adjacent industrial and manufacturing uses; this may include landscaping and/or opaque walls.
(c)
Multifamily may be permitted a residential density up to 12 dwelling units per acre. For the purposes of determining allowable density, only the portions of the site used for multifamily and its ancillary uses (e.g., open space and parking) may be used in the density calculation.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.050 Building bulk restrictions.
(1)
Building height shall not exceed 65 feet within 100 feet of a public street and no taller than 70 feet when set back 100 feet or more from a public street. Mechanical equipment and its minimum screening shall not be included in the height measurement.
(2)
Building Setbacks.
(a)
Front. No structure shall be closer than 10 feet from any front property line.
(b)
Side. No structure shall be closer than 15 feet to any side property line.
(3)
Outdoor storage (supplies, materials, or products not contained in a structure) shall not cover more than 2% of the total site area and shall be screened from streets and adjoining properties by a 100% sight-obscuring wall or fence.
(4)
Loading and service areas shall be screened from the public rights-of-way with an opaque wall, fence, or other similar architectural feature.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.060 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects. Projects within the community business district shall be reviewed as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.27.070 Design review.
Design review is required for commercial and mixed use development projects pursuant to Chapter 25.70 DMC. Design review is required for multifamily projects pursuant to Chapter 25.65 DMC. Design review shall be processed with a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 18-1031 § 2 (Exh. 6); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.30.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to implement the comprehensive plan's concept of office employment in portions of DuPont Station land use area.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.30.020 Permitted uses.
(1)
All forms of corporate, professional, public, brokerage, administrative, financial, and research offices, excluding the walk-in and drive-up service operations of banking and lending institutions;
(2)
Nonretail office-oriented service providers, such as communications services, photocopying, and couriers;
(3)
Office equipment sales and service;
(4)
Uses which provide a service to the employees of any permitted use set forth in subsections (1) through (3) of this section that are contained in the main building of said permitted use, and consume no more than 10 percent of the total floor area of said permitted use. Examples include, but are not limited to, cafeterias, cash machines, credit unions, company stores, day care, and exercise rooms;
(5)
Child day care center;
(6)
Underground utilities;
(7)
Above-ground utility structures under 50 square feet in area and under seven feet in height;
(8)
Wireless communication facilities, public.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 12-937 § 4)
§ 25.30.025 Accessory uses.
Electric vehicle charging facilities.
(Ord. 11-919 § 9)
§ 25.30.030 Conditional uses.
(1)
Quasi-public uses;
(2)
Non-office public uses;
(3)
Hospitals and veterinary clinics;
(4)
Fitness centers;
(5)
Restaurants, delicatessens, coffee shops, and similar establishments located outside of the permitted uses in subsections (1) through (3) of this section;
(6)
Copy centers and quick print shops;
(7)
Radio and television broadcasting studios with remote or no outwardly noticeable broadcast towers and facilities;
(8)
Above-ground utility structures over 50 square feet in area or over seven feet in height.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.30.040 Building bulk restrictions.
Buildings shall:
(1)
Be set back at least 20 feet from the front property line, and any building wall over 25 feet high shall be set back at least an additional 0.5 foot for each foot in height over 25 feet;
(2)
Be set back at least 10 feet from side and rear property lines, and any building wall over 25 feet high shall be set back at least an additional 0.5 foot for each foot in height over 25 feet;
(3)
Be no taller than 65 feet except for mechanical equipment; and
(4)
Not exceed, in their total floor area, two times the actual lot size.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.30.050 Site design.
(1)
At least 95 percent of the parking and all loading areas shall be to the rear or side of buildings.
(2)
To create visual interest, blank walls of greater than 50 feet in length shall be softened either by large-scale trees planted 10 to 20 feet away, by wood trellises on the building, or by equally effective means. Entrances shall be emphasized with architecturally distinctive elements such as a covered walk, gabled roof, landscaping, or similar means. Earth-berming at the base of the facade is encouraged for large-scale structures.
(3)
At least 20 percent of the lot shall be covered with landscape area (see Chapter 25.90 DMC, Landscaping).
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.30.060 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects. For development projects and expansions up to and including 50,000 square feet of building area, site plan review shall be processed with a Type II procedure. Conditional uses, projects and expansions greater than 50,000 square feet of building area shall be processed with a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03-736 § 3)
§ 25.35.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to implement the comprehensive plan's concept of permitting uses that are allowed in the commercial district, the office district and residential zone district. This area is intended to provide office space, goods and services to the entire community or larger market.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.35.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
Table 25.35.020 - Permitted and Conditional Uses | |
|---|---|
Use | MXD District |
All forms of corporate, professional, public, brokerage, administrative, financial, and research offices. | P |
Nonretail office-oriented service providers, such as communications services, photocopying, print shops, and couriers. | P |
Office equipment sales and service. | P |
All forms of retail trade, such as stores, shops, and sales offices except those listed in DMC § 25.25.030. (DMC § 25.25.030 – Service businesses such as wrecking yards, bulk fuel distributors, automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, and warehousing are prohibited.) | P |
Service businesses, other than adult entertainment, such as, entertainment facilities, restaurants, delis, coffee shops, clinics, banks, professional offices, and except those listed in DMC § 25.25.030. (DMC § 25.25.030 – Service businesses such as wrecking yards, bulk fuel distributors, automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, and warehousing are prohibited.) | P |
Hotels. | P |
Service stations and car washes. | P |
Service businesses with drive-through windows. Restaurants with drive-through windows must provide seating inside the restaurant in an area equal to at least 15% of the restaurant's total floor area and may not be located within 5,000 LF, measured as a straight line, to any other drive-through restaurant located within the mixed use districts. | P |
Quasi-public uses (nonprofits, churches, club houses, community/social service organizations, and private schools). | P |
Public uses (civic buildings, community centers, libraries, museums, transit center, public schools). | P |
Hospital | C |
Fitness centers. | P |
Parks owned by the public and mini or pocket parks. | P |
Single-family residences. | P |
Multifamily residences. | P |
One accessory residence per lot. | C |
Child day care center | P |
Family day care (in-home; no more than 12 children). | P |
Adult family home (not more than 6 unrelated persons). | P |
Home occupations. | P |
Assisted living up to 120 units. | C |
Senior housing and retirement homes up to 120 units. | C |
Nursing homes up to 180 beds. | C |
Indoor storage as defined by DMC § 25.10.190.140. | X |
Radio and television broadcasting studios with remote or no outwardly visible broadcast towers and facilities. | C |
Underground utilities | P |
Above-ground utility structures under 50 square feet in area and under 7 feet in height. | C |
Above-ground utility structures over 50 SF or over 7 feet in height. | X |
Wireless communication facilities | P |
Open-air vending. | P |
Commercial and recreational facilities such as golf, tennis or swimming and all indoor recreation facilities. | C |
Electric vehicle charging facilities and battery exchange facilities. | P |
P = Permitted Use |
C = Conditional Use |
X = Prohibited (any uses not listed above are prohibited) |
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 09-873 § 1; Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.35.025 Accessory uses.
Repealed by Ord. 26-1168.
(Ord. 11-919 § 10; Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1))
§ 25.35.050 Building setback restrictions.
(1)
The front yard setback shall be between zero and 20 feet, except when across the street from a residential district, in which case it shall be that of the adjoining residential district.
(2)
The minimum side yard setback shall be zero feet, except building setbacks adjoining residential district shall be 20 feet. In no case shall a building encroach within a vision clearance triangle as defined by DMC § 25.110.010.
(3)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be zero feet.
(4)
The maximum building height shall be 50 feet.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.35.060 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects and shall be processed with a Type II procedure as described in Chapter 25.150 DMC.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03-736 § 4; Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.35.070 Design review.
Design review is required for all development projects pursuant to DMC § 25.70.010. Design review shall be processed with a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.36.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to implement the comprehensive plan's concept of permitting a variety of commercial/retail with high density multifamily residential integrated with public spaces. This area is intended to provide office space, goods and services at a neighborhood scale.
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 221122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.36.020 Permitted and conditional uses.
Table 25.36.020 | |
|---|---|
Use | MXD-2 District |
All forms of corporate, professional, public, brokerage, administrative, financial, and research offices. | P |
Nonretail office-oriented service providers, such as communications services, photocopying, print shops, and couriers. | P |
Office equipment sales and service. | P |
All forms of retail trade, such as stores, shops, and sales offices except those listed in DMC § 25.25.030. (DMC § 25.25.030 – Service businesses such as wrecking yards, bulk fuel distributors, automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, and warehousing are prohibited.) | P |
Service businesses, other than adult entertainment, such as, entertainment facilities, restaurants, delis, coffee shops, clinics, banks, professional offices, and except those listed in DMC § 25.25.030. (DMC § 25.25.030 – Service businesses such as wrecking yards, bulk fuel distributors, automotive repair, heavy equipment repair, and warehousing are prohibited.) | P |
Hotels. | X |
Service stations and car washes. | X |
Service businesses with drive-through windows. | C |
Restaurants with drive-through windows. | X |
Quasi-public uses (nonprofits, churches, club houses, community/social service organizations, and private schools). | P |
Public uses (civic buildings, community centers, libraries, museums, transit center, public schools). | P |
Hospital. | C |
Fitness centers. | P |
Parks owned by the public and mini or pocket parks. | P |
Single-family residences. | P |
Multifamily residences. | P |
One accessory residence per lot. | C |
Child day care center. | P |
Family day care (in-home; no more than 12 children). | P |
Adult family home (not more than 6 unrelated persons) | P |
Home occupations. | P |
Assisted living up to 120 units. | C |
Senior housing and retirement homes up to 120 units. | C |
Nursing homes up to 180 beds. | C |
Indoor storage as defined by DMC § 25.10.190.145. New indoor storage facilities are only allowed as part of an existing building and may be no more than 35% of the maximum gross floor area. | P |
Radio and television broadcasting studios with remote or no outwardly visible broadcast towers and facilities. | C |
Underground utilities. | P |
Above-ground utility structures under 50 SF in area and under 7 feet in height. | C |
Above-ground utility structures over 50 SF or over 7 feet in height. | X |
Wireless communication facilities. | P |
Open-air vending. | P |
Commercial recreational facilities such as golf, tennis or swimming and all indoor commercial recreation facilities. | C |
Electric vehicle charging and battery exchange facilities. | P |
P = Permitted Use |
C = Conditional Use |
X = Prohibited (any uses not listed above are prohibited) |
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.36.025 Accessory uses.
Repealed by Ord. 26-1168.
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 221122 § 2 (Exh. 1))
§ 25.36.050 Building setback restrictions.
(1)
The front yard setback shall be between zero and 20 feet, except when across the street from a residential district, in which case it shall be that of the adjoining residential district.
(2)
The minimum side yard setback shall be zero feet, except building setbacks adjoining residential district shall be 20 feet. In no case shall a building encroach within a vision clearance triangle as defined by DMC § 25.110.010.
(3)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be zero feet.
(4)
The maximum building height shall be 50 feet.
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.36.060 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects and shall be processed with a Type II procedure as provided in Chapter 25.150 DMC.
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.36.070 Design review.
Design review is required for all development projects pursuant to Chapter 25.70 DMC. Design review shall be processed with a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.36.080 Development agreement.
Development projects may reduce the requirements described in DMC § 25.70.020(b) from the stated minimum 80% to no less than 25% through a development agreement. The city may require conditions to mitigate the impacts of each proposal on the basis of the specific project uses, location and orientation. The development agreement would stipulate the percentage of retail-type uses, provisions to make the retail functional, and other design parameters that would ensure useful retail space.
(Ord. 16-1011 § 2 (Exh. 1) (Att. C); Ord. 22-1122 § 2 (Exh. 1); Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.40.010 Purpose.
The business tech park district is intended to provide location for a range of business park uses, including office, commercial, light manufacturing and research. This district is intended to provide area for those uses that desire to conduct business in an atmosphere of prestige location in which environmental amenities are protected through a high level of development standards. Light manufacturing uses with significant adverse impacts such as excessive noise or emission of significant quantities of dirt, dust, odor, radiation, glare or other pollutants are prohibited.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 06-816 § 4; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.40.020 Permitted uses.
(1)
All uses that are permitted in the commercial, office and manufacturing/research park districts, except freestanding warehouse/distribution facilities and those listed in DMC § 25.40.040.
(a)
This district is intended to permit a range of office, commercial, light manufacturing and research uses that:
(i)
Do not create significant noise, risk of explosion, radioactive release, or air or water pollution;
(ii)
Are designed for a campus-like setting with architectural detailing as required by DMC § 25.40.050(5).
(b)
In addition to the specified uses permitted in the commercial, office and manufacturing/ research park districts, this district permits research, research industry-oriented service providers and other compatible uses including, but not limited to:
(i)
Software engineering;
(ii)
Electronic components and board systems engineering, development, and application;
(iii)
Biotechnology laboratories;
(iv)
Communications services;
(v)
Personnel services;
(vi)
Child day care center;
(vii)
Wireless communication facility, attached;
(viii)
Utility facility;
(ix)
Similar land uses.
(c)
Total supporting retail and service uses in the business tech park is limited to an overall maximum of 60,000 square feet of freestanding floor area, with no more than 10,000 square feet of retail or service floor area concentrated in any single area.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 06-816 § 4; Ord. 07-855 § 1; Ord. 11-919 § 11; Ord. 12-937 § 5; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.40.025 Accessory uses.
(1)
This district permits the following uses as an accessory to the permitted uses listed in this chapter: Uses which meet the development standards in the purpose section of this chapter and provide a service to the employees or the public of any permitted use, are contained in the main building of said permitted uses, and, in the case of accessory retail uses, contain no more than 10 percent of the total floor area of said permitted use. The procedures and criteria of Chapter 25.130 DMC shall not apply to the establishment of permitted accessory uses in the BTP district.
(2)
Electric vehicle charging stations and battery exchange facilities.
(Ord. 11-919 § 12; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.40.030 Conditional uses.
(1)
All conditional uses in the commercial, office and manufacturing/research park districts, except those listed in DMC § 25.40.040.
(2)
In addition to the conditional uses in the commercial, office and manufacturing/research park districts, the conditional uses in this district include but are not limited to:
(a)
School (limited to technical or adult educational facilities);
(b)
Freestanding wireless communication facility;
(c)
Golf course;
(d)
Similar land use.
(Ord. 06-816 § 4; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.40.040 Prohibited uses.
(1)
The following permitted or conditional uses in the commercial district are prohibited in the business tech park district:
(a)
Service stations;
(b)
Residential, even as an accessory use;
(c)
Adult family home;
(d)
Family day care;
(e)
Schools (not including technical or adult educational facilities).
(2)
The following permitted or conditional uses in the office district are prohibited in the business tech park district:
(a)
Schools (not including technical or adult educational facilities);
(b)
Non-office public use.
(3)
The following permitted or conditional uses in the manufacturing/research park district are prohibited in the business tech park district:
(a)
Mineral extraction;
(b)
Single tenant retail outlet over five acres;
(c)
Amusement park;
(d)
Schools (not including technical or adult educational facilities);
(e)
Senior housing.
(Ord. 06-816 § 4; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7))
§ 25.40.050 Performance standards.
All uses in the business tech park district shall be regulated by the following performance standards:
(1)
Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area for lots in this district.
(2)
Lot Coverage. There is no maximum lot area coverage except as needed to meet setback and landscaping requirements.
(3)
Building Setbacks.
(a)
Front. No structure shall be closer than 25 feet to any front property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 25 feet;
(b)
Side. No structure shall be closer than 25 feet to any side property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(c)
Rear. No structure shall be closer than 25 feet to any rear property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet.
(4)
Building height shall not exceed 65 feet in height. Mechanical equipment and its screening shall not be included in height calculation.
(5)
Blank walls greater than 50 feet in length along the front and sides of a building shall be softened either by planting large caliper trees of 10 through 14 feet tall adjacent to the building, by wood trellises on the building, or by similar means. Entrances shall be emphasized with architecturally distinctive elements such as a covered walk, gabled roof, landscaping, or similar means. Earth-berming at the base of the facade is encouraged for large-scale structures. Building designs for multiphase campuses are encouraged to be of similar character. The fronts of adjacent buildings on the same lot shall not be so similar in design that they are determined by the director to be virtually identical in terms of building design. Differing materials, window sizes, trim detail, entry location and treatment, and front wall modulations are examples of methods of creating differentiation between building design.
(6)
Parking and loading areas shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.95 DMC. Parking and loading areas shall be located at the rear of buildings or separated from public rights-of-way by a moderate screen (see Chapter 25.90 DMC, Landscaping).
(7)
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.90 DMC.
(8)
Exterior Mechanical Devices. All HVAC equipment, pumps, heaters and other mechanical devices shall be fully screened from view from all public rights-of-way. Vents, mechanical penthouses, elevator equipment and similar appurtenances that extend above the roofline must be surrounded by a solid sight-obscuring screen that meets the following criteria:
(a)
The screen must be integrated into the architecture of the building.
(b)
The screen must obscure the view of the appurtenances from adjacent streets and properties.
(c)
Exemptions. The following shall be exempted from the provisions of this section:
(i)
Rod, wire and dish antennas are exempt from the requirements of this section, if the screening would interfere with the effective operation of the antenna.
(ii)
A painted appurtenance is exempt from the requirements of this section if the director of community development determines that painting will be as effective in minimizing rooftop clutter as would a solid sight-obscuring screen.
(9)
Outdoor storage (supplies, materials, or products not contained in a structure) shall not cover more than two percent of the total site area and shall be screened from streets and adjoining properties by a 100 percent sight-obscuring wall or fence.
(10)
Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.100 DMC.
(11)
Signage. Signage shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 25.116 DMC.
(12)
Noise levels shall not exceed the maximum allowed in Chapter 9.09 DMC (Sound and Vibration) for Class B (commercial) environmental designations.
(13)
Air emissions shall meet applicable regulations of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Authority, and no visible, frequent smoke, dust, or gases shall be emitted.
(14)
Emission of offensive gases or vapors shall not be permitted to exceed the odor threshold as measured at any point along the lot or lots on which the use or structure is located.
(15)
Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light escapement beyond the site.
(16)
Hazardous Substance or Waste Storage. No more than 20,000 pounds of hazardous substances or hazardous wastes may be stored on-site, and no hazardous substances or wastes may be stored on-site except that which is delivered for onsite operations or produced on-site. Nothing in this section shall preclude storage of diesel fuel stored on-site for emergency generators.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 06-816 § 4; Ord. 07-854 § 1; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7). Formerly 25.40.030.)
§ 25.40.060 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects. Development projects on sites of 15 acres or less and expansions of permitted projects involving 15 acres or less of a new development shall be processed with a Type II procedure. Development projects and expansions larger than 15 acres shall be processed with a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 06-816 § 4; Ord. 18-1034 § 2 (Exhs. 6, 7). Formerly 25.40.040.)
§ 25.45.010 Purpose.
This district allows for light manufacturing and high technology industries such as biotechnology, computer technology and communications equipment uses. Land uses with any significant adverse impacts, such as excessive noise or emission of significant quantities of dirt, dust, odor, radiation, glare or other pollutants, are prohibited. This district provides opportunities for employment in modern, attractive buildings on well-landscaped sites that are close to residential areas, thereby potentially reducing travel time to and from work.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.45.020 Use restrictions.
(1)
Permitted Uses.
(a)
This district permits light manufacturing, office, research, warehousing/distribution, and service providers that:
(i)
Do not create significant noise, risk of explosion, or radioactive release, or air or water pollution;
(ii)
Are designed for a campus-like setting with architectural detailing as required by DMC § 25.45.030(5) and landscaping.
(b)
Examples of permitted light manufacturing uses include but are not limited to:
(i)
Electrical component assembly, including assembly of computer products, systems, and related components;
(ii)
Printing; and
(iii)
Manufacture of handcrafted products.
(c)
Examples of permitted research uses include but are not limited to:
(i)
Software engineering;
(ii)
Electronic components and board systems engineering, development, and application;
(iii)
Biotechnology laboratory.
(d)
Examples of permitted service providers include but are not limited to:
(i)
Communications service;
(ii)
Personnel service;
(iii)
Small-scale distribution center;
(iv)
Industrial equipment sales and service;
(v)
Child day care center;
(vi)
Automotive and light truck repair;
(vii)
Car rental; and
(viii)
Specialty contractor, such as for flooring, building insulation, and building maintenance.
(e)
Wireless communication facilities, attached.
(f)
Wireless communication facilities, public.
(g)
Utility facility.
(h)
Similar land use.
(2)
Accessory Uses. This district permits the following uses as an accessory to a permitted use listed in this chapter:
(a)
Uses which meet the development standards in the purpose section of this chapter and provide a service to the employees of any permitted use, are contained in the main building of said permitted use, and consume no more than 10 percent of the total floor area of said permitted use. Examples include, but are not limited to, cafeterias, credit unions, company stores, day care, exercise rooms, and medical facilities;
(b)
A single on-site security dwelling. The sole purpose of the dwelling is to furnish housing for an employee, including family, engaged in onsite security;
(c)
Electric vehicle charging and battery exchange facilities.
(3)
Conditional Uses. This district conditionally permits (see permit processes (DMC § 25.175.010(4))) the following uses:
(a)
Mineral extraction within the mineral overlay district identified in the comprehensive plan;
(b)
Single-tenant retail outlet over five acres in size (big-box retail);
(c)
Veterinary clinic;
(d)
Fitness center;
(e)
Amusement park;
(f)
Wireless communication facilities, freestanding;
(g)
Church;
(h)
School;
(i)
Senior housing or retirement home, only in the Bell Hill Plat and within 500 feet of a residential district; and
(j)
Similar land use.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 11-919 § 13; Ord. 12-937 § 6)
§ 25.45.030 Performance standards.
All uses in the manufacturing research park district shall be regulated by the following performance standards:
(1)
Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area for this district.
(2)
Lot Coverage. There is no maximum lot area coverage except as needed to meet setback and landscaping requirements.
(3)
Building Setbacks.
(a)
Front. No structure shall be closer than 25 feet to any front property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(b)
Side. No structure shall be closer than 15 feet to any side property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(c)
Rear. No structure shall be closer than 15 feet to any rear property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(d)
Notwithstanding provisions (a) through (c) of this section buildings shall be set back 50 feet from DuPont Steilacoom Road and the lesser of 50 feet from Center Drive or 15 feet from the existing meandering sidewalk/path along Center Drive. The formula for additional setback for height beyond 40 feet shall also be added to the 15-foot minimum meandering sidewalk/path setback so that one foot is added to the 15-foot setback for each one foot of building height over 40 feet.
(4)
Building height shall not exceed 65 feet within 100 feet of a public street and no taller than 70 feet when set back 100 feet or more from a public street. Mechanical equipment and its minimum screening shall not be included in the height measurement.
(5)
Blank walls greater than 50 feet in length along the front and side of a building shall be softened either by planting large caliper trees of 10 through 14 feet tall adjacent to the building, large-scale trees planted 10 to 20 feet away, by wood trellises on the building, or by similar means. Entrances shall be emphasized with architecturally distinctive elements such as a covered walk, gabled roof, landscaping, or similar means. Earth-berming at the base of the facade is encouraged for large-scale structures. Building designs for multiphase campuses are encouraged to be of similar character.
(6)
Parking and loading areas shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.95 DMC. Parking and loading areas shall be located at the rear of buildings or separated from public rights-of-way by a moderate screen (see Chapter 25.90 DMC, Landscaping).
(7)
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.90 DMC. At least 20 percent of the lot shall be covered with landscape area.
(8)
Exterior Mechanical Devices. All HVAC equipment, pumps, heaters and other mechanical devices shall be fully screened from view from all public rights-of-way.
(9)
Outdoor storage (supplies, materials, or products not contained in a structure) shall not cover more than two percent of the total site area and shall be screened from streets and adjoining properties by a 100 percent sight obscuring wall or fence.
(10)
Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.100 DMC.
(11)
Signage. Signage shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 25.115 DMC.
(12)
Noise levels shall not exceed the maximum allowed in Chapter 9.09 DMC (Sound and Vibration) for Class B (commercial) environmental designations.
(13)
Air emissions shall meet applicable regulations of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Authority, and no visible, frequent smoke, dust, or gases shall be emitted.
(14)
Emission of offensive gases or vapors shall not be permitted to exceed the odor threshold as measured at any point along the lot or lots on which the use or structure is located.
(15)
Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light escapement beyond the site.
(16)
Hazardous Substance or Waste Storage. No more than 20,000 pounds of hazardous substances or hazardous wastes may be stored on-site, and no hazardous substances or wastes may be stored on-site except that which is delivered for onsite operations or produced on-site. Nothing in this section shall preclude storage of diesel fuel stored on-site for emergency generators.
(17)
Warehouses shall not be located abutting a main street (DuPont Steilacoom Road, Center Drive or the access road from Center Drive to Sequalitchew Village).
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 07-854 § 1)
§ 25.45.040 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects. Development projects on sites of 15 acres or less and expansions of permitted projects involving 15 acres or less of new development are Type II applications and shall be processed with a Type II procedure. Development projects and expansions larger than 15 acres shall be processed with a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02707 § 1)
§ 25.50.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide for the location and grouping of industrial uses, and similar uses involving manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, bulk handling, storage, research, and heavy trucking. This purpose is accomplished by permitting a wide range of industrial uses, establishing appropriate development standards and ensuring the location of clean industries.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.50.020 Use restrictions.
(1)
Permitted Uses. This district permits the following uses:
(a)
Manufacturing or repair of:
(i)
Furniture and fixtures;
(ii)
Food and beverages;
(iii)
Textiles, apparel, and leather goods;
(iv)
Building materials other than asphalt, batch concrete when in an unenclosed facility, lumber and wood products;
(v)
Products made from light stone, clay, and glass;
(vi)
Hand-crafted products;
(vii)
Electrical and electronic equipment and appliances;
(viii)
Fabricated metal products, containers, hand tools, and heating equipment;
(ix)
Measuring, analyzing, and control instruments;
(x)
Photographic, medical, audio, and optical equipment;
(xi)
Signs; and
(xii)
Automobiles, trucks, boats, and recreational equipment;
(b)
Miscellaneous light fabrication and assembly;
(c)
Industrial equipment sales, service, and rental;
(d)
Industrial laundry and upholstery services;
(e)
Building construction, well drilling, and general contractor services;
(f)
Warehouse and distribution uses;
(g)
Mini-storage;
(h)
Printing;
(i)
Wireless communication facilities, attached;
(j)
Wireless communication facilities, public;
(k)
Utility facility;
(l)
Similar land use.
(2)
Accessory Uses. This district permits the following uses as an accessory to a permitted use listed in this chapter:
(a)
Office and retail sale;
(b)
A single on-site security dwelling. The sole purpose of the dwelling is to furnish housing for an employee, including family, engaged in onsite security;
(c)
On-site employee day care;
(d)
Electric vehicle charging and battery exchange facilities.
(3)
Conditional Uses. This district conditionally permits the following uses:
(a)
Manufacture of:
(i)
Lumber and wood products;
(ii)
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics;
(iii)
Rubber, paper, and plastic products;
(b)
Resource recycling and recovery;
(c)
Concrete batch plants when in an unenclosed facility;
(d)
Wireless communication facilities, freestanding;
(e)
Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5.05 DMC, Adult Entertainment);
(f)
School;
(g)
Similar land use.
(Ord. 02-711 § 1; Ord. 03-739 § 1; Ord. 11-919 § 14; Ord. 12-937 § 7)
§ 25.50.030 Performance standards.
All uses in the industrial district shall be regulated by the following performance standards:
(1)
Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area for this district.
(2)
Lot Coverage. There is no maximum lot area coverage except as needed to meet setback and landscaping requirements.
(3)
Building Setbacks.
(a)
Front. No structure shall be closer than 25 feet to any front property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(b)
Side. No structure shall be closer than 15 feet to any side property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(c)
Rear. No structure shall be closer than 15 feet to any rear property line. Any building wall over 40 feet high shall be set back at least an additional one foot for each foot in height over 40 feet;
(d)
Buildings shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from Center Drive and DuPont Steilacoom Road.
(4)
Building height shall not exceed 65 feet in height. Mechanical equipment and its screening shall not be included in height calculation.
(5)
Parking and loading areas shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.95 DMC.
(6)
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.90 DMC. Sites abutting a public right-of-way or residential district shall be screened by a moderate landscape buffer.
(7)
Exterior Mechanical Equipment. All HVAC equipment, pumps, heaters and other mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from view from all public rights-of-way.
(8)
Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage, if located between a building and street or side of the building and is visible from a street at other than a driveway entrance, shall be screened by a six-foot high solid fence or wall.
(9)
Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided as required by Chapter 25.100 DMC.
(10)
Signage. Signage shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 25.115 DMC.
(11)
Noise levels shall not exceed the maximum allowed in Chapter 9.09 DMC (Sound and Vibration) for Class C (industrial) environmental designations.
(12)
Air emissions shall meet applicable regulations of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Authority. No visible, frequent smoke shall be emitted and no dust from the site shall be detectable by a person of ordinary sensitivity without instruments at any point outside the lot lines of the industrial use.
(13)
Emission of offensive gases or vapors shall not be permitted to exceed the odor threshold as measured at any point along the lot or lots on which the use or structure is located.
(14)
Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light escapement beyond the site.
(15)
Hazardous Substance or Waste Storage. No more than 20,000 pounds of hazardous substances or hazardous wastes may be stored on-site, and no hazardous substances or wastes may be stored on-site except that which is delivered for onsite operations or produced on-site. Nothing in this section shall preclude storage of diesel fuel stored on-site for emergency generators.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 07-854 § 1)
§ 25.50.040 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects and shall be processed with a Type II procedure. Conditional uses shall be processed with a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03736 § 5)
§ 25.55.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to recognize those lands which are not intended to be developed due to the presence of wetlands, wetland buffers, steep slopes and other sensitive areas and their buffers as provided in Chapter 25.105 DMC, and recognize lands designated for parks, greenbelts, open space and tree preservation areas and regional storm drainage detention areas in addition to open space and landscape areas as mutually agreed to by the property owner and city. In addition, some open spaces are intended to preserve historic and Native American cultural sites. A network of trails is intended to link open spaces with one another and with other community facilities.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.55.020 Permitted uses.
(1)
Nature preserves.
(2)
Historic and cultural preserves.
(3)
Interpretative markers for the study and interpretation of natural, historic, and cultural resources.
(4)
Uses permitted by the sensitive areas Chapter 25.105 DMC.
(5)
Passive recreation when in a park, greenbelt, open space or tree preservation area.
(6)
Active recreation when in a park or part of a trail.
(7)
Utilities and utility structures and buildings when in a park, greenbelt, landscape area or regional detention facility.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.55.030 Conditional uses.
Utilities, underground or above-ground except as provided for in DMC § 25.55.020.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1)
§ 25.55.040 Site plan approval.
Site plan approval is required for all development projects and shall be processed with a Type II procedure. Conditional uses shall be processed with a Type III procedure. Processes for all procedures are as set forth in DMC § 25.175.010.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 03-736 § 6)
§ 25.57.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the military lands designation is to recognize the portion of the federal military installation within the DuPont city limits. The autonomy associated with the federal ownership in combination with the unique character of the military operations and support structures is not typical of civilian land uses. Military lands are designated on the land use map but land uses within the installation are not governed by the city.
(Ord. 02-707 § 1; Ord. 17-1017 § 2 (Exh. B))
§ 25.57.020 Military base commander notification required.
All amendments to the city's comprehensive plan and development regulations affecting lands adjacent to the military lands (MIL) zoning district require notification to the commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord Military Base.
(Ord. 17-1017 § 2 (Exh. B))
§ 25.58.010 Purpose and applicability.
The Old Fort Lake subarea zoning (this chapter) and Old Fort Lake Design Standards (Chapter 25.71 DMC) are the official land use regulations guiding development within the Old Fort Lake subarea. These regulations are adopted under Chapter 35A.63 RCW and mandated in RCW 36.70A.040 and are consistent with the state's Growth Management Act, the Old Fort Lake subarea plan, and the DuPont comprehensive plan to serve the public health, safety, and welfare; to provide for orderly planned use of land resources; and to further the policies of the subarea plan. This code helps implement the subarea plan, which may be used to help interpret this code but does not itself regulate land uses. All land uses and development activities within the subarea must comply with the applicable requirements of this code, including requirements of the applicable land use district, with one exception. Approximately 46 acres of land within the subarea is owned by the Nisqually Tribe and has not been allocated a future land use or zoning designation. When development of the tribe's property is planned, the Old Fort Lake subarea plan will need to be amended and a zoning designation determined through a public process.
(Ord. 25-1154 § 4; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.58.020 How the provisions of this chapter are applied.
This chapter provides permitted and conditional uses and bulk regulations per zoning district in the Old Fort Lake subarea. Uses in the Old Fort Lake subarea are also subject to the design standards in Chapter 25.71 DMC.
(Ord. 25-1154 § 4; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.58.030 Zoning districts.
These zoning regulations implement the vision, goals, and policies of the Old Fort Lake subarea plan. The Old Fort Lake subarea is intended to provide a range of residential, commercial, entertainment and recreational opportunities that are sustainable, embodies DuPont's high quality of life, existing character, and its rich history. The subarea includes the following zoning designations. See the zoning use map in DMC § 25.58.040 and Table 25.58.050(a) for the locations and full list of allowed uses per district.
(1)
Single-Family (SF). This zoning designation intends to provide for detached single-family and duplex uses at a base density of two units per lot. Attached units can be on their own fee-simple lot, or all on one lot. The maximum density in the SF zoning district is 560 units.
(2)
Middle Housing (MH). This zoning designation intends to provide for single-family and attached housing types from two to five units that meet the definition of middle housing in Chapter 25.10 DMC, Definitions. Attached units can be on their own fee-simple lot, or all on one lot. The maximum density in the MH zoning district is 1,880 units.
(3)
Multifamily (MF). This zoning designation intends to provide for higher density housing in buildings with six or more units. The buildings may be no taller than three stories or 45 feet, not including underground parking structures. No more than 150 units are permitted per building. The maximum density in the MF zoning district is 680 units. Co-living housing is permitted in the MF district up to a maximum of eight sleeping units.
(4)
Neighborhood Business (NB). This zoning designation is intended to provide for smaller scale commercial type uses that serve the subarea and city residents, such as retail and restaurants, personal service uses, light manufacturing buildings no greater than 50,000 square feet, professional and medical offices and banks and credit unions.
(5)
Commercial (COM). This zoning designation is intended to provide for higher intensity commercial uses such as retail spaces, restaurants, commercial recreation that may draw from a larger region.
(6)
Entertainment (ENT). This zoning designation is intended to provide for entertainment and recreation type uses such as hotels, commercial recreation, retail, restaurants, and community and cultural centers. These uses may draw visitors from the region and be supportive of the adjacent golf course use.
(7)
Civic (CIV). This zoning designation is intended to provide for public and quasi-public uses such as schools, public parks, convention centers, community and cultural centers, churches, and public utilities.
(8)
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS). This zoning designation is intended to provide for recreational uses and open space that implement the goals and policies of the subarea plan.
(Ord. 25-1154 § 4; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.58.040 District map.
Figure 25.58.040(a) Old Fort Lake Zoning Districts  |
(Ord. 25-1154 § 4; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.58.050 Use table in Old Fort Lake subarea zones.
(1)
Use Regulations. Use regulations within the Old Fort Lake subarea are identified in Table 25.58.050(a).
(a)
Permitted Use. A "P" indicates that the specific use is a permitted use.
(b)
Accessory Use. An "A" indicates that the specific use is permitted as an accessory use to other uses within the district. Where an "A," a slash (/), and a letter are displayed in the table (e.g., A/P), the use may be permitted as an accessory use or established as a standalone use subject to the corresponding review procedure (indicated by the "P" or "C").
(c)
Conditional Use. A "C" indicates that the specific use is a conditional use.
(d)
Prohibited Use. A blank space indicates use is prohibited in the subdistrict.
Table 25.58.050(a) Old Fort Lake Subarea Use Table1 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use Type | Zoning Districts | |||||||
SF | MH | MF | NB | ENT | COM | CIV | PROS | |
Residential Use Types | ||||||||
Detached Single-Family | P | P | ||||||
Duplex | P | P | ||||||
Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) | P | P2 | ||||||
Middle Housing | P | P | ||||||
Multifamily (Apartments) (No More Than 150 Units Per Building) | P | |||||||
Assisted Living Facility | C | |||||||
Adult Retirement Community | C | C | P | |||||
Adult Family Homes | P | P | P | |||||
Home Occupations | A | A | A | |||||
Family Day Care | P | P | P | |||||
Co-Living Housing | P | |||||||
Civic/Public Use Types | ||||||||
Schools | C | C | C | P | ||||
Churches | C | C | C | P | ||||
Public Parks, Open Space and Recreation3 | P | P | ||||||
Public Uses Other Than Parks and Schools | P | C | ||||||
Convention Center | A | P | ||||||
Community and Cultural Services (Less Than 30,000 SF) | P | P | P | C | ||||
Electric Vehicle Level 3/Rapid Charging and Battery Exchange Facilities | C | P | P | P | C | |||
Public Utilities | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Quasi-Public Uses | P | P | ||||||
Wireless Communication Facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Small Cell Facility | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Wireless Communication Facilities, Attached | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Accessory Wireless Communications Antennas | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Office/Neighborhood Business Use Types | ||||||||
Light Manufacturing (up to 50,000 SF) | P | C | ||||||
Research and Development | P | C | ||||||
Nursing Homes With Up to 180 Beds | C | P | ||||||
Office | P | C | ||||||
Clinics | P | C | ||||||
Personal Services | P | P | ||||||
Automotive Repair | P | C | ||||||
Banks and Credit Unions | P | P | ||||||
Commercial Use Types | ||||||||
Commercial Indoor and Outdoor Recreation | C | P | P | P | C | |||
Automobile Service Station | C | |||||||
Retail Establishment (Individual Tenant Spaces Up to 20,000 SF) | P | P | P | P | ||||
Retail Establishment (Individual Tenant Spaces Over 20,000 SF) | C | C | P | |||||
Restaurants | P | P | P | P | ||||
Restaurants with Drive-Thru Window (See Prohibited Uses) | C | C | C | |||||
Food/Beverage Truck | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Taverns | P | P | P | |||||
Brewery | P | P | P | |||||
Hotel (Up to 150 Rooms) | P | |||||||
Hotel (Over 150 Rooms) | C | C | ||||||
Child Day Care Centers | A/P | A/P | A/P | A/P | ||||
Notes: | |
|---|---|
1 | Further Land Use Restrictions. Some uses may be restricted based on a State of Washington Department of Ecology consent decree and/or private restrictive covenant. These uses may only be allowed when not prohibited/restricted by a consent decree and/or restrictive covenant. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance as part of the land use and/or building permit review. |
2 | ADUs are only permitted on single-family and duplex lots. |
3 | Parks, recreation, and open space associated/required for residential development per the DMC, are permitted in the associated zoning districts for those types of uses. |
(e)
Prohibited Uses in the Old Fort Lake Subarea.
(i)
Drive-through facilities without seating for at least 15% of the restaurant's total floor area.
(ii)
Fish processing and other animal rendering operations.
(iii)
Vehicle sales.
(iv)
Wrecking yards, bulk fuel distributors, heavy equipment repair, mini-storage and like uses are prohibited.
(v)
Adult motel, adult motion picture theater, or adult cabaret.
(vi)
Warehouse/distribution.
(Ord. 25-1154 § 4; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
§ 25.58.060 Dimensional regulations.
(1)
The dimensional standards are established pursuant to Table 25.58.060(a).
Table 25.58.060(a) Dimensional Regulations per Zoning District | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zoning District | Maximum Building Height* | Minimum Lot Size | Front Yard Setback | Side Yard Setback | Rear Yard Setback |
Single-Family (SF) | 35 feet | 6,000 SF | See DMC § 25.71.570(5) | ||
Middle Housing (MH) | 35 feet | No minimum | See DMC § 25.71.570(5) | ||
Multifamily (MF) | 45 feet/3 stories | n/a | Depending on block frontage type; see DMC § 25.71.310 | See Table 25.71.320(a) | See Table 25.71.320(a) |
Neighborhood Business (NB) | 45 feet | n/a | Depending on block frontage type; see DMC § 25.71.310 | See Table 25.71.320(a) | See Table 25.71.320(a) |
Commercial (COM) | 45 feet | n/a | Depending on block frontage type; see DMC § 25.71.310 | See Table 25.71.320(a) | See Table 25.71.320(a) |
Entertainment (ENT) | 45 feet; hotels 50 feet | n/a | Depending on block frontage type; see DMC § 25.71.310 | See Table 25.71.320(a) | See Table 25.71.320(a) |
Civic (CIV) | 50 feet | n/a | 10 feet; see DMC § 25.71.310 | See Table 25.71.320(a) | See Table 25.71.320(a) |
Parks, Recreation and Open Space | 35 feet | n/a | Depending on block frontage type; see DMC § 25.71.310 | See Table 25.71.320(a) | See Table 25.71.320(a) |
Note: | |
|---|---|
* | Height of a building does not include underground structured parking. Height is measured as defined in DMC 25.10.080.035. In the Old Fort Lake subarea, the height of a building is inclusive of rooftop mechanical equipment. |
(Ord. 25-1154 § 4; Ord. 26-1168, 4/14/2026)
