Hunts Point City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
20 GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES
§ 18.20.010 Primary permitted uses.
The primary permitted use of property in all residential zones except the R-20A flex zone is restricted to single-family residential purposes only. Any permitted accessory use is dependent upon and subordinate to use and occupation of the property for the primary permitted use.
(Ord. 212 § 4(A), 1988; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.020 Use classifications.
Whenever there is a combination of any two uses in any building or structure, the more intensive use will be deemed to be the classification and character of the building use.
(Ord. 212 § 4(B), 1988; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.030 Front yard structure.
Except as expressly provided in this title, no building or structure shall be permitted in any front yard.
(Ord. 212 § 4(C), 1988; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.040 Lot measurement.
No portion of any lot, lot of record or zoning lot shall be again used as a part of any other zoning lot for the purpose of any other computation of area, yard, or other required condition to the existence of any other building, structure or use unless there remains in the original lot sufficient area or other compliance with conditions to permit the original lot to conform without the excluded portion.
(Ord. 212 § 4(D), 1988; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.050 Setback on corner lots.
Where a zoning lot or lot of record is adjacent to two directly connected rights-of-way and does not abut the water, the owner may elect which street shall be the front for purposes of the front lot line setback requirement; provided, however, that there is at least 20 feet of setback for the primary residential building and 10 feet of setback for accessory buildings and structures from the other adjoining street property line.
(Ord. 212 § 4(E), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 304 § 2, 1996; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.060 Double frontage lot.
On a double frontage or through lot, that is, a lot with a public street in the front and rear, the minimum rear lot line setback for the primary residential building shall be equal to the front lot line setback requirement.
(Ord. 212 § 4(F), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 304 § 3, 1996; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.070 Building projections.
Outside stairways and stairwells, roof overhangs, fire escapes, decks-porches-verandas, balconies, flues, fireplaces, chimneys, and other building projections which are attached to the structure shall be included in determining setbacks, except as allowed in HPMC 18.36.010(2)(g) and 18.37.010(2)(g).
(Ord. 212 § 4(G), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.080 Minimum road access.
No primary or accessory use, building, or structure shall be placed or permitted on any lot which does not have an existing permanent, recorded, and unobstructed directly owned access or easement to a public street right-of-way.
(Ord. 212 § 4(H), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.090 Inundated land.
The only uses permitted for inundated land are those purposes related to recreational use, such as swimming, boating, docks, piers and boat houses. Inundated land may not be filled with earth or any other material except as otherwise permitted by this title. The shoreline as shown on the official zoning map shall not be altered to reduce the water area. If otherwise altered, the shoreline shall be continuous at each property side lot line boundary. The depth of the water may be increased for navigational purposes, but the depth may not be reduced.
(Ord. 212 § 4(I), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.100 Minimum side and rear lot line setbacks.
Repealed by Ord. 571.
(Ord. 212 § 4(J), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 304 § 1, 1996)
§ 18.20.110 Permit and fees.
A proper permit and the payment of fees therefor shall be a condition precedent for construction in the town, including construction over or in the waters of the town of Hunts Point. All such construction shall be in compliance with other ordinances and laws pertaining to the development of lands along shorelines and watercourses of this state.
(Ord. 212 § 4(K), 1988; Ord. 246 § 3, 1991; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.120 Utilities to be underground.
All utility distribution lines, service lines, and appurtenances placed on public or private property, including but not limited to water, sewer, storm, electrical, gas, telephone, and cable services, shall be placed and maintained underground.
(Ord. 529 § 3 (Att. C), 2017; Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.130 Mechanical equipment.
Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units and equipment required to maintain pools and spas, shall not be located in the setback areas as designated for accessory uses.
(Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.140 Short-term rentals.
No short-term rentals are allowed in the town of Hunts Point.
(Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.150 THP shoreline master program.
The town of Hunts Point shoreline master program (THP SMP) is a separate document which includes additional regulations for lots that are either adjacent to or within 200 feet of Lake Washington's ordinary high-water mark (the shorelands), including any biological wetlands associated with either the lake or the shorelands. The THP SMP and all state agency required permit conditions shall be adhered to when proposing any work in, on, or over the shoreline jurisdiction.
(Ord. 571 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
§ 18.20.160 Middle housing.
(1)
The permitted unit density on all lots zoned predominantly for residential use is two units per lot, a total which includes a primary single-family dwelling unit and up to one attached or detached accessory dwelling unit. Fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments, and cottage housing are not allowed in the town, and a duplex, triplex, or fourplex is allowed only in the R-20A flex zone.
(2)
Administrative design review shall be used when reviewing compliance with design standards.
(3)
Off-street parking for duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes shall be subject to the following:
(a)
No off-street parking shall be required within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop.
(b)
A maximum of two off-street parking spaces per unit shall be required on lots greater than 6,000 square feet.
(4)
Construction of buildings and structures is not authorized in locations where such development is restricted under other laws, rules, or ordinances due to its physical proximity to critical areas, or other unsuitable physical characteristics of a property. All development within the town therefore will be reviewed for consistency with any existing and future critical area protection ordinance provisions, and shall be allowed only when consistent. All development must be designed and located to avoid critical area impacts including providing for mitigation as defined in WAC 197-11-768.
Critical areas include the following:
(a)
Wetlands.
(b)
Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas.
(c)
Floodplains.
(d)
Geologically hazardous areas including areas susceptible to erosion, sliding (steep slopes), earthquake, or other geological events.
(e)
Critical aquifer recharge areas.
(Ord. 584 § 2, 2025)
