Fircrest, WA Zoning Ordinance

§ 22.56.001 Purpose.

The GC zoning district is intended to implement the Comprehensive Plan's Parks, Recreation and Open Space land use designation. The GC district aims to protect and preserve the open space qualities of lands that are currently developed or planned for golf course uses. The district allows for a mix of active golf-related recreational facilities and supporting infrastructure in a manner consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Master plans are encouraged for recreational uses and required for residential uses that exceed the size thresholds provided in FMC § 22.56.002(b) and (c).

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1575 § 12, 2016)

§ 22.56.002 Permitted uses.

Uses permitted subject to site plan approval in accordance with Chapter 22.72 FMC and/or administrative design review approval in accordance with Chapter 22.66 FMC:

(a)

Golf course facilities including, but not limited to: clubhouse, maintenance facility, pro shop, driving range, and other recreational facilities.

(b)

Duplex dwellings, subject to master plan approval if occupying greater than five percent of the total GC district area. Detached single-family dwellings may be included in a duplex development provided they do not exceed 10 percent of the total number of units within the development.

(c)

Small lot and multifamily development subject to compliance with small lot and multifamily design standards and guidelines adopted by reference in Chapter 22.63 FMC, and subject to master plan approval if occupying greater than five percent of the total GC district area.

(d)

Cottage housing subject to compliance with cottage housing standards in FMC § 22.58.027.

(e)

Family group home, including adult family home.

(f)

Necessary public or quasi-public utility building, structure or equipment, unstaffed and less than or equal to 500 square feet in gross floor area (subject to compliance with landscape standards in Chapter 22.62 FMC). Excludes substation.

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1562 § 35, 2015; Ord. 1575 § 13, 2016)

§ 22.56.003 Accessory uses.

Uses permitted in conjunction with, or accessory to, a principal use permitted in FMC § 22.56.002:

(a)

Temporary accessory use or structure (subject to compliance with FMC § 22.58.015).

(b)

Other accessory use or structure which is subordinate and incidental to a principally permitted use, as determined by the director.

(c)

Electric vehicle charging station (subject to compliance with FMC § 22.58.025).

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1509 § 12, 2011)

§ 22.56.004 Conditional uses.

Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit approval in accordance with Chapter 22.68 FMC and administrative design review approval in accordance with Chapter 22.66 FMC:

(a)

Personal wireless telecommunications facility which exceeds one or more standards set forth in Chapter 22.24 FMC.

(b)

Necessary public or quasi-public structure or equipment greater than 500 square feet in gross floor area (subject to compliance with landscape standards in Chapter 22.62 FMC). Includes substations existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.

(c)

A use not listed above which: is not listed in another zoning district as a permitted or conditional use; is similar in nature to the above list of permitted and conditional uses; is consistent with the purpose and intent of this zoning district; and is compatible with the uses on adjoining properties.

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1638 § 23, 2019)

§ 22.56.005 Administrative uses.

Uses permitted subject to administrative use permit approval in accordance with Chapter 22.70 FMC:

(a)

Personal wireless service facility (subject to compliance with Chapter 22.24 FMC).

(b)

Nonresidential uses otherwise subject to site plan or conditional use permit approval which have been authorized by the hearing examiner as part of a master plan pursuant to FMC § 22.56.006.

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1638 § 24, 2019)

§ 22.56.006 Master plans.

In order to encourage effective long-range planning efforts for facilities intended to be developed over an extended period of time, and to allow for streamlined review of individual improvements, a master plan for the golf club may be submitted for processing as a major site plan in accordance with Chapter 22.72 FMC. Upon approval of a master plan, individual uses that would otherwise be subject to site plan or conditional use permit approval in this chapter, and which are determined by the director to be consistent with the approved master plan, may be approved in accordance with the administrative use permit review process contained in Chapter 22.70 FMC. No additional site plan or conditional use permit approval is required for these previously authorized uses. If a proposed individual use represents a substantial modification to, or departure from, the approved master plan, the proposal shall be processed as a site plan amendment in accordance with FMC § 22.72.012.

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1575 § 14, 2016)

§ 22.56.007 Development standards.

Maximum height	To be determined through the site plan or master plan review process – see Chapter 22.72 FMC.
Minimum setback for yards abutting the exterior boundary of the golf course property	20 feet.
Minimum setback for other yards	To be determined through the site plan or master plan review process – see Chapter 22.72 FMC.
Maximum impervious surface coverage	To be determined through the site plan or master plan review process – see Chapter 22.72 FMC. See low impact development regulations in FMC § 22.58.008(k), Stormwater Management.
Additional specific use and structure regulations	See Chapter 22.58 FMC.
Parking and circulation	See Chapter 22.60 FMC.
Landscaping regulations	See Chapter 22.62 FMC.
Design standards	See Chapter 22.64 FMC.
Signs	See Chapter 22.26 FMC.
Calculations resulting in a fraction shall be rounded to the nearest whole number with .50 being rounded up.

(Ord. 1246 § 14, 2000; Ord. 1575 § 15, 2016)

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