A. Land use tables. The land use tables in KCC 15.04.020 through 15.04.140 determine whether a specific use is allowed in a zoning district. The zoning districts are located in the vertical columns and the land uses are located on the horizontal rows of these tables. A purpose statement for each zoning district is included in Chapter 15.03 KCC.

B. Principally permitted uses. If the letter “P” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Chapter 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, and any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code.

C. Special uses. If the letter “S” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Chapter 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, the development standards stated in KCC 15.08.020, any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code.

D. Conditional uses. If the letter “C” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Chapter 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, the review criteria stated in KCC 15.09.030, any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code.

E. Minor conditional uses. If the letter “M” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Chapter 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, the review criteria stated in KCC 15.09.032, any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code.

F. Accessory uses. If the letter “A” appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Chapter 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table and any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code.

G. Development conditions. If a number appears next to the land use or in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use may be allowed subject to the appropriate review process indicated above, the general requirements of the code, and the specific conditions indicated in the development condition with the corresponding number in the section immediately following each land use table.

H. Multiple development conditions. If more than one letter-number combination appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is allowed in that zone subject to different sets of limitations or conditions depending on the review process indicated by the letter, the general requirements of the code, and the specific conditions indicated in the development condition with the corresponding number immediately following the table.

I. Overlay zones. Overlay districts provide policies and regulations in addition to those in the underlying zoning district. Overlay zones include the mixed use overlay and the Green River Corridor district.

J. Applicable requirements. All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in a section.

K. Interpretation of other uses. Any other unnamed use shall be permitted if it is determined by the planning manager to be of the same general character as the principally permitted uses and in accordance with the stated purpose of the district, per KCC 15.09.065.

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3750, § 2, 5-17-05; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4372, § 4, 10-20-20)

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3440, § 4, 2-16-99; Ord. No. 3470, § 3, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3543, § 2, 2-20-01; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3615, § 2, 9-17-02; Ord. No. 3753, § 2, 6-7-05; Ord. No. 3759, § 1, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 3770, § 5, 11-15-05; Ord. No. 3830, § 14, 3-6-07; Ord. No. 4011, § 7, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 4089, § 6, 9-17-13; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 5, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4188, § 5, 2-16-16; Ord. No. 4189, § 1, 2-16-16; Ord. No. 4225, § 6, 12-13-16; Ord. No. 4339, § 6, 11-19-19; Ord. No. 4355, § 6 (Exh. F), 3-3-20; Ord. No. 4358, § 1, 5-5-20; Ord. No. 4372, § 5, 10-20-20; Ord. No. 4373, § 5, 10-20-20; Ord. No. 4410, § 3, 9-7-21; Ord. No. 4498, § 9, 10-15-24; Ord. No. 4517, § 45, 6-30-25; Ord. No. 4529, § 2, 11-18-25)

1. Dwelling units, limited to not more than one per establishment, for security or maintenance personnel and their families, when located on the premises where they are employed in such capacity. No other residential use shall be permitted.

2. Multifamily residential uses, or other residential facilities where allowed, are only permissible in a mixed-use overlay and must be included within a mixed-use development.

3. Assisted living facilities, residential facilities with health care, and independent senior living facilities, when not combined with commercial or office uses, require a minor conditional use permit and are subject to the following conditions:

a. Must be located within one-half mile of publicly accessible amenities in at least three of the following categories, as determined by the economic and community development director. The distance shall be measured as the shortest straight-line distance from the property line of the proposed facility to the property line of the entities listed below:

i. Public park or trail, as identified in the city’s most recently adopted park and open space plan, or owned or maintained by any agency of the state, or any political subdivision thereof;

ii. Preschool, elementary, or secondary school (public or private);

iii. Indoor recreational center (community center, senior center, physical recreation facility, bingo or casino hall);

iv. Church, religious institution, or other place of worship;

v. Cultural arts center (theater, concert hall, artistic, cultural, or other similar event center);

vi. Retail services, including, but not limited to: medical services; food and beverage establishments; shopping centers; or other commercial services that are relevant (reasonably useful or germane) to the residents of the proposed facility, as determined by the city’s economic and community development director.

b. Alternatively, if the facility provides amenities in one or more of the categories listed in subsection (3)(a) of this section on the ground floor of the facility itself, oriented towards the public (meaning that they are visible, accessible, and welcoming), the number of other amenities to which a half-mile proximity is required may be reduced, at the discretion of the city’s economic and community development director.

4. Multifamily residential uses, or other residential facilities where allowed, when established in buildings with commercial or office uses, and prohibited on the ground floor.

5. Multifamily residential uses, or other residential facilities where allowed, when not combined with commercial or office uses.

6. Existing dwellings may be rebuilt, repaired, and otherwise changed for human occupancy. Accessory buildings for existing dwellings may be constructed subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.

7. Transitional housing facilities, limited to a maximum of 20 residents at any one time, plus up to four resident staff.

8. Accessory structures composed of at least two walls and a roof, not including accessory uses or structures customarily appurtenant to agricultural uses, are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.

9. Farm dwellings appurtenant to a principal agricultural use for the housing of farm owners, operators, or employees, but not accommodations for transient labor.

10. Accessory dwelling units shall be included in calculating the maximum density. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.350. Accessory dwelling units that are attached to or contained within existing single-family residences are not subject to residential design review.

11. Customary incidental home occupations subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.040.

12. Multifamily buildings and tier 2 communal residences are only allowed on parcels where hotels or motels exist as of August 17, 2021. Multifamily buildings are subject to a maximum dwelling unit density that is equal to the number of hotel rooms. Tier 2 communal residences are subject to a maximum dwelling unit density that is four times the number of hotel rooms. Replacement and remodel of existing hotels and motels are both allowed, and new or reconstructed development is not limited to the same footprint or height as existing buildings. Multifamily buildings and tier 2 communal residences are governed by the density limit described herein as well as the development standards in the zoning district.

13. Subject to the combining district requirements of the mobile home park code, Chapter 12.05 KCC.

14. Accessory living quarters are allowed per the provisions of KCC 15.08.359.

15. Enhanced service facilities and intensive behavioral health treatment facilities are permitted only with a conditional use permit if they meet the following conditions:

a. No community-based behavioral health facility may be located within 500 feet of an existing behavioral health facility. Distance shall be measured in a straight line between the closest property line of the proposed facility and the closest property line of the existing facility. Exceptions may be granted if the proposed facilities have the same provider and an exception to the distance limitation is deemed appropriate by the hearing examiner based on the particular circumstances of the proposed use and compatibility with surrounding uses.

b. Adult community-based behavioral health facilities shall be subject to school separation buffer requirements outlined in KCC 15.02.340.2.

c. All state and local licensing is required, including but not limited to a City of Kent Business License. Licensing from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DHSH) or the Washington Department of Health (DOH) is required prior to the City of Kent Business License approval.

d. A detailed written description of the proposed and potential services shall be provided within a narrative.

e. An operational plan is required at time of submittal that outlines facility point of contact; hours of operation; processes for communicating with neighboring residents and businesses; processes to address concerns or complaints; facility rules and regulations; number of staffing, staff details and shift times; number of residents and expected lengths of stay; safety plan; and a discharge plan providing transportation services upon discharge.

f. Off-street loading and offloading areas must be provided onsite.

g. The possession or use of illegal drugs at a community-based behavioral health facility or the property occupied by the facility is prohibited.

16. Recreational vehicle storage is permitted as an accessory use in accordance with KCC 15.08.080.

17. Accommodations for farm operators and employees, but not accommodations for transient labor.

18. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, except for onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities, which are not permitted in residential zones.

19. The following zoning is required to be in existence on the entire property to be rezoned at the time of application for a rezone to an NR-3 zone: NR-4A, NR-4B, NCC, CC, GC, DC, or DCE.

20. All multifamily townhouse developments in an NR-3 zone shall be recorded as townhouses with ownership interest, as defined in KCC 15.02.525.1, prior to approval of a certificate of occupancy by the city.

21. A maximum of six attached units per building shall be allowed on lots within one-quarter mile walking distance of a major transit stop. A maximum of four attached units per building shall be allowed if the lot is located outside one-quarter mile walking distance of a major transit stop.

22. [Reserved].

23. Secure community transition facilities are only permitted within the boundaries depicted on the following map, and only with a conditional use permit:

24. A secure community transition facility shall also comply with applicable state siting and permitting requirements pursuant to Chapter 71.09 RCW. Secure community transition facilities are not subject to the siting criteria of KCC 15.08.280 for class III group homes, but they are subject to a 600-foot separation from any other class II or III group home. In no case shall a secure community transition facility be sited adjacent to, immediately across the street or parking lot from, or within the line of sight of risk-potential activities or facilities in existence at the time a site is listed for consideration. Within the line of sight means that it is possible to reasonably visually distinguish and recognize individuals. For the purposes of granting a conditional use permit for siting a secure community transition facility, the hearing examiner shall consider an unobstructed visual distance of 600 feet to be within the line of sight. During the conditional use permit process for a secure community transition facility, the line of sight may be considered to be less than 600 feet if the applicant can demonstrate that visual barriers exist or can be created that would reduce the line of sight to less than 600 feet. This distance shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to intervening buildings, from the nearest point of the property or parcel upon which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the parcel or property or the land use district boundary line from which the proposed use is to be separated. For the purpose of granting a conditional use permit for a secure community transition facility, the hearing examiner shall give great weight to equitable distribution so that the city shall not be subject to a disproportionate share of similar facilities of a statewide, regional, or countywide nature.

25. A designated manufactured home is a permitted use with the following conditions:

a. A designated manufactured home must be a new manufactured home;

b. The designated manufactured home shall be set upon a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, and the space from the bottom of the home to the ground shall be enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product that can be either load-bearing or decorative;

c. The designated manufactured home shall comply with all city design standards applicable to all other single-family homes;

d. The designated manufactured home shall be thermally equivalent to the State Energy Code; and

e. The designated manufactured home shall meet all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160.

26. Multifamily dwellings allowed within the Kent downtown districts outlined in the downtown subarea action plan shall only be condominiums recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.32 or 64.34 RCW, unit lot subdivisions pursuant to KCC 12.04.260, or similar dwelling units with ownership interest and recorded as such prior to approval of a certificate of occupancy by the city.

27. [Reserved].

28. Live-work units; provided, that the following development standards shall apply for live-work units, in addition to those set forth in KCC 15.04.190:

a. The unit shall contain a cooking space and sanitary facility in conformance with applicable building standards;

b. Adequate and clearly defined working space must constitute no less than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the live-work unit. Said working space shall be reserved for and regularly used by one or more persons residing there;

c. At least one resident in each live-work unit shall maintain at all times a valid city business license for a business on the premises;

d. Persons who do not reside in the live-work unit may be employed in the live-work unit when the required parking is provided;

e. Customer and client visits are allowed when the required parking is provided;

f. No portion of a live-work unit may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living on the premises, or as a residential space for a person or persons not working on the premises;

g. [Reserved];

h. Construct all nonresidential space, to the maximum allowed, to commercial building standards; and

i. Provide an internal connection between the residential and nonresidential space within each unit.

29. Subject to the maximum permitted density of the zoning district. For assisted living facilities, residential facilities with health care, and independent senior living facilities, each residential care unit is considered one dwelling unit for purposes of density calculations. For transitional housing, one bed is considered one dwelling unit for the purposes of density calculations.

30. Conditional use when the number of residents exceeds 20 at any one time or more than four resident staff.

31. Outside emergency shelter facilities are allowed in conjunction with an approved conditional use permit that satisfies the below conditions prior to opening.

a. General conditions. Outside emergency shelter facilities are subject to the following general conditions:

i. The outside emergency shelter facility must be located on the same lot as an actively operating religious organization.

ii. At the time of application for the conditional use permit, there shall be no other approved emergency housing, indoor emergency shelter, or outside emergency shelter facility located within 1,000 feet of the proposed outside emergency shelter facility site. For the purposes of this subsection, distance shall be measured in a straight line between the closest property line of the existing facility and the closest property line of the proposed facility. For purposes of this subsection, if the city receives applications for proposed facilities that are within 1,000 feet of each other, the first complete application received by the city shall be given priority.

iii. An outside emergency shelter facility may not be permitted on the same lot for simultaneous operation with an emergency housing facility or an indoor emergency shelter facility.

iv. Outside emergency shelter facilities shall be permitted to operate for a maximum of 90 consecutive days, and there shall be a minimum period of 90 consecutive days between operational periods during which the outside emergency shelter facility does not operate.

v. The religious organization on the same lot as the outside emergency shelter facility shall be primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility itself, as well as the conduct of the residents of the facility on and in the immediate vicinity of the lot, to the maximum extent permitted by law, regardless of whether the organization contracts with a third party for the provision of any services related to the facility itself or its residents.

vi. The outside emergency shelter facility shall comply with the setbacks and landscaping requirements for churches, as identified in KCC 15.08.020(A).

vii. The possession or use of illegal drugs at an outside emergency shelter facility or the property occupied by the facility is prohibited.

viii. Outside emergency shelter facilities shall be responsible for the safety of residents of the facility, and shall establish a plan to remove individuals who present a threat to other residents or the property of other residents.

ix. In the event of a public health emergency, the city may require an emergency response plan that is in substantial compliance with relevant guidance and requirements issued by Public Health – Seattle and King County in response to the public health emergency.

x. Outside emergency shelter facilities must comply with all applicable fire and building codes set forth in Chapters 13.01 and 14.01 KCC.

xi. The religious organization must provide the city written documentation of the following:

(a) A description of the proposed staffing and operational characteristics, including confirmation of sanitation and basic safety measures required for emergency shelters.

(b) A description of the proposed population to be served and code of conduct to be observed including conflict resolution steps.

(c) Criteria for rejection or removal of an individual seeking access to the facility.

(d) A plan for managing the exterior appearance of the proposed site including trash/litter.

(e) A phone number, email, and point of contact at the site of the facility for the community to report concerns.

(f) A plan for addressing reported concerns and documenting resolution, and making this information publicly available.

(g) A proposed site plan showing compliance with all requirements set forth in this subsection (31) and applicable fire and building codes set forth in Chapters 13.01 and 14.01 KCC.

xii. Emergency housing and outside emergency shelter facilities must have two naloxone (Narcan) kits onsite, and staff must be trained in how to administer the naloxone (Narcan).

xiii. The possession of any of the weapons described in RCW 9.41.280(1) at an outside emergency shelter facility or the property occupied by the facility is prohibited.

b. Additional conditions. Outside emergency shelter facilities must be located within a temporary structure as described below, and are subject to the following additional conditions:

i. Outside emergency shelter facilities are limited to a maximum sleeping occupancy of 35 people. The design of the temporary structure shall include an occupant load factor of a minimum of 50 square feet per occupant and a three-foot aisle around the entire inside perimeter of the tent.

ii. The outside emergency shelter facility must be located on a lot that is a minimum of two acres in size.

iii. Outside emergency shelter facilities must be within a single, large temporary enclosure, such as a tensile membrane structure, or within multiple identical temporary enclosures, such as matching vinyl canvas tents, that are a minimum of 400 square feet in size. If the floor of a temporary enclosure does not provide insulation from the ground, camping cots or other off-ground sleeping structures must be provided. The use of small, individual tents or makeshift structures including, without limitation, those created with tarps or plastic is prohibited.

iv. Gasoline-powered generators are prohibited.

v. Smoking or open flames inside the temporary structure are prohibited, and the use of portable heaters within personal tents is prohibited. All heating equipment shall be in accordance with the adopted fire code.

vi. Outside emergency shelter facilities shall provide sanitation and basic safety measures including the following:

(a) One portable or permanent toilet per 20 persons at a minimum, with a handwashing station at each toilet.

(b) Rodent-proof litter receptacles and food storage containers.

(c) Two large first-aid kits that include emergency eye wash bottles.

(d) Secured area for dry supplies storage (blankets, clothing, food, first-aid).

(e) Covered kitchen area at least 20 feet from any sleeping areas, with handwashing and dishwashing stations stocked with soap.

(f) Cleaning supplies including work gloves, disposable gloves, trash grabber-tool, disinfectant, hand sanitizer, masks, buckets, paper towels, etc.

(g) Feminine hygiene products.

(h) Three- to four-foot-wide aisle between sleeping structures so as to be ADA compliant and accessible by emergency services personnel.

c. Public meeting requirement.

i. Prior to the opening of an outside emergency shelter facility, a religious organization shall host a meeting open to the public satisfying the requirements of RCW 35A.21.360(10), unless the outside emergency shelter facility is in response to a declared emergency.

32. The following restrictions apply to all group homes:

a. A group home is considered a single-family residential use and shall not be combined with another residential use on the same parcel including, but not limited to, a communal residence or short-term rental;

b. A city of Kent business license is required in accordance with Chapter 5.01 KCC;

c. The applicant is responsible for obtaining any relevant required state licenses and providing an up-to-date copy of any relevant state license, or proof one is not required by the state, to the city of Kent prior to approval of a city business license;

d. Family members of the provider may live in the group home, but such members are limited only to a spouse and children of the provider or spouse, and are subject to the background check requirements of WAC 388-73-10166 and 388-76-10161; and

e. An accessory dwelling unit is permitted only if used as part of the operation of a group home and may not be leased or subleased to a separate family.

f. Group homes II and III are subject to a spacing requirement as follows: At the time of application for business license, there shall be no other approved group home located within 1,000 feet of the proposed group home. There shall also be no public schools within 1,000 feet of the proposed group home. For the purposes of this subsection, distance shall be measured in a straight line between the closest property line of the existing facility and the closest property line of the proposed facility. For purposes of this section, if the city receives applications for proposed facilities that are within 1,000 feet of each other, the first complete application received by the city shall be given priority.

33. The following restrictions shall apply to communal residences:

a. Tier 1 communal residences.

i. Allowed on lots where five or fewer dwelling units are permitted.

ii. Allowed only within a single-family dwelling unit or an accessory dwelling unit.

iii. Maximum of three sleeping units per lot.

b. Tier 2 communal residences.

i. Allowed on lots where six or more dwelling units are permitted, excluding lots where six units are only permitted through an affordable housing density bonus under KCC 15.04.180(27)(c), pursuant to RCW 36.70A.635(1)(b)(iii).

ii. Allowed in residential and mixed-use developments.

iii. Maximum sleeping unit density is equal to four times the dwelling unit density permitted in the applicable zone where the lot is located. In zones without a dwelling unit density limit, the maximum number of sleeping units shall be determined by building bulk, height, lot coverage, and applicable building code standards.

c. Standards for all communal residences.

i. A city of Kent business license is required in accordance with Chapter 5.01 KCC.

ii. Each sleeping unit that is individually rented must be lockable.

iii. Kitchen facilities.

(a) Kitchen facilities located within each sleeping unit are optional.

(b) All sleeping units must have access to kitchen facilities. If a kitchen facility is not provided within each sleeping unit, at least one shared kitchen facility is required per 15 sleeping units.

(c) Shared kitchen facilities must include a sink (not shared with sanitation), a 220-volt or natural gas stovetop with ventilation, refrigerator, and food preparation area. Portable or countertop appliances are not considered kitchen facilities.

(d) A kitchenette, which has limited cooking facilities such as a sink, small one or two-burner electric stove, microwave, and mini-fridge, is not considered a kitchen facility.

iv. Sanitation facilities.

(a) Sanitation facilities located within each sleeping unit are optional.

(b) All sleeping units must have access to sanitation facilities. If a sanitation facility is not provided within each sleeping unit, at least one shared sanitation facility is required per six sleeping units.

(c) A shared sanitation facility must include: a sink (not shared with kitchen facilities), a toilet, and a shower or bathtub.

34. The following restrictions apply to short-term rentals:

a. A city of Kent business license is required in accordance with Chapter 5.01 KCC;

b. The home shall be occupied by the owner or a nontransient tenant for at least six months of each year;

c. No more than three rooms within the home or accessory structure may be offered as short-term rentals; and

d. The applicant is responsible for complying with the short-term rental requirements of Chapter 64.37 RCW.

35. Emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter facilities are allowed in all zoning districts that allow hotels in conjunction with an approved conditional use permit that satisfies the conditions below. Prior to opening, the requirements of RCW 35A.21.360(10) must be satisfied, whether or not the owner or operator is a religious organization.

a. General Conditions. Emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter facilities are subject to the following additional conditions:

i. The emergency housing or indoor emergency shelter facility must be located within a permanent, enclosed building.

ii. The emergency housing or indoor emergency shelter facility must be located on a lot that is a minimum of one acre in size.

iii. Emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter facilities must operate pursuant to an agreement with the city, approved by the director of economic and community development.

iv. At the time of application for the conditional use permit, there shall be no other approved emergency housing, indoor emergency shelter facility, or outdoor shelter facility located within 1,000 feet of the proposed emergency housing facility site. For the purposes of this subsection, distance shall be measured in a straight line between the closest property line of the existing facility and the closest property line of the proposed facility. For purposes of this section, if the city receives applications for proposed facilities that are within 1,000 feet of each other, the first complete application received by the city shall be given priority.

v. The emergency housing or shelter facility shall comply with all regulations of the underlying zoning district it is located within.

vi. The person or organization that owns or operates the facility shall be primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the facility itself, as well as the conduct of the residents of the facility on and in the immediate vicinity of the lot, to the maximum extent permitted by law, regardless of whether the person or organization contracts with a third party for the provision of any services related to the facility itself or its residents.

vii. The possession or use of illegal drugs at an emergency housing or indoor emergency shelter facility or the property occupied by the facility is prohibited.

viii. Emergency housing or indoor emergency shelter facilities shall be responsible for the safety of residents of the facility, and shall establish a plan to remove individuals who present a threat to other residents or the property of other residents.

ix. In the event of a public health emergency, the city may require an emergency response plan that is in substantial compliance with relevant guidance and requirements issued by Public Health – Seattle and King County in response to the public health emergency.

x. Emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter facilities must comply with all applicable fire and building codes set forth in Chapters 13.01 and 14.01 KCC.

xi. The owner or operator of the emergency housing or indoor emergency shelter facility must provide the city written documentation of the following:

(a) A description of the proposed staffing and operational characteristics, including a description of accommodations to address basic health, food, clothing, and personal hygiene needs.

(b) A description of the proposed population to be served and code of conduct to be observed including conflict resolution steps.

(c) Criteria for rejection or removal of an individual seeking access to the facility.

(d) A plan for managing the exterior appearance of the proposed site including trash/litter.

(e) A phone number, email, and point of contact at the site of the facility for the community to report concerns.

(f) A plan for addressing reported concerns and documenting resolution, and making this information publicly available.

(g) A proposed site plan showing compliance with all requirements set forth in this subsection (35) and applicable fire and building codes set forth in Chapters 13.01 and 14.01 KCC.

xii. Emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter facilities must have two naloxone (Narcan) kits on site, and staff must be trained in how to administer the naloxone (Narcan).

xiii. The possession of any of the weapons described in RCW 9.41.280(1) at an emergency housing or shelter facility or the property occupied by the facility is prohibited.

xiv. Emergency housing and indoor emergency shelter facilities shall provide sanitation and basic safety measures including the following:

(a) Toilets and handwashing stations.

(b) Rodent-proof litter receptacles and food storage containers.

(c) Two large first-aid kits that include emergency eye wash bottles.

(d) Secured area for dry supply storage (blankets, clothing, food, first aid).

(e) Kitchen with handwashing and dishwashing stations stocked with soap and in accordance with building code requirements.

(f) Cleaning supplies including work gloves, disposable gloves, trash grabber-tool, disinfectant, hand sanitizer, masks, buckets, paper towels, etc.

(g) Menstrual hygiene products.

36. Isolation and quarantine facilities are subject to the following general conditions:

a. An isolation and quarantine facility may operate under a temporary use permit for 180 days as authorized by KCC 15.08.205. Any use beyond 180 days requires a conditional use permit in accordance with KCC 15.09.030.

b. A minimum six-foot-tall perimeter fence with controlled access shall be installed prior to operation of the facility.

c. On-site security personnel shall be present 24 hours a day, seven days a week to discourage quarantined or isolated individuals from leaving the facility and to control access.

d. The operator shall provide meals, medical services, supplies, counseling, and other services as needed to individuals housed at the facility.

e. The operator shall provide any necessary medical transportation service.

f. The operator shall provide transportation for residents to and from the facility to ensure they are not reliant on public transportation.

g. The possession or use of illegal drugs at an isolation and quarantine facility or the property occupied by the facility is prohibited.

h. The facility will comply with applicable state and local building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, utilities, and fire code requirements during operation of the temporary quarantine and isolation facility.

i. Prior to the issuance of a temporary use permit or a conditional use permit, the operator of the isolation and quarantine facility shall provide the city a written operational plan that includes:

i. A plan for meeting the general conditions listed in this subsection (36).

ii. A description of the proposed staffing and operational characteristics.

iii. A description of the proposed population to be served.

iv. A phone number, email, and point of contact at the site of the facility for the community to report concerns.

v. A plan for addressing reported concerns and documenting resolution, and making this information publicly available.

vi. A plan for transporting individuals back to their location of residence following the completion of the isolation or quarantine period.

37. Cottage housing shall conform to the following standards. For all standards not specified in this subsection, the standards of the underlying zone will apply.

a. Unit density limits. Subject to the unit density of KCC 15.04.170. For the NR-L and NR-S districts, a maximum of four cottage units are allowed per lot. In the NR-L and NR-S zones if an existing dwelling unit is retained it shall not count towards the unit density limit. For lots within one-quarter mile walking distance of a major transit stop, six cottage units are allowed per lot, including any retained existing dwelling unit.

b. Unit size limits. Cottage units are limited to 1,600 square feet per unit. Cottage units may be attached as duplex cottages; in which case the size limit will apply to each individual dwelling unit.

c. Height limits. Cottages are limited to two stories, not to exceed a total of 25 feet in height. Cottages must have gable roofs. One and a half stories with dormers is encouraged.

d. Porches. Every cottage unit shall have a covered entry porch of at least 50 square feet oriented toward a shared yard or public street.

e. Shared yards. Shared yards of not less than 20 percent of the lot area are required. Cottages shall be arranged in clusters of at least three units. Each cluster shall be oriented around at least two sides of a shared yard. The minimum smallest dimension of shared yards shall be 25 feet.

f. Community buildings. Cottage housing clusters may include community buildings for the use of the residents. Community buildings may include shared kitchens, laundry, storage, and bathrooms but shall not be permanently inhabited. Community buildings shall be owned in common. Community buildings will not be counted towards density. Community buildings cannot exceed 2,000 square feet in total floor area.

g. Parking. Parking spaces shall be clustered in groups of no more than five spaces, interspersed with at least four feet of landscaping between clusters. Individual garages or spaces may be associated with units, but access to this parking must be from the rear or side of the unit and cannot intersect a shared yard.

h. Access. Pedestrian paths are required between parking areas and the entrance of each unit. Pedestrian access is also required between the entrance of each unit and all public streets on which the lot or lots have frontages. Pedestrian paths outside the public right-of-way shall be at least three feet wide and may be constructed of ADA compliant accessible gravel.

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3440, § 5, 2-16-99; Ord. No. 3470, § 4, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3615, § 2, 9-17-02; Ord. No. 3753, § 3, 6-7-05; Ord. No. 3759, § 2, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 3761, § 2, 9-6-05; Ord. No. 3830, § 15, 3-6-07; Ord. No. 4011, § 8, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 4089, § 7, 9-17-13; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 6, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4188, § 6, 2-16-16; Ord. No. 4189, § 2, 2-16-16; Ord. No. 4225, § 7, 12-13-16; Ord. No. 4339, § 7, 11-19-19; Ord. No. 4358, § 2, 5-5-20; Ord. No. 4372, § 6, 10-20-20; Ord. No. 4373, § 6, 10-20-20; Ord. No. 4410, § 4, 9-7-21; Ord. No. 4464, § 7, 5-16-23; Ord. No. 4498, § 10, 10-15-24; Ord. No. 4517, § 46, 6-30-25; Ord. No. 4529, § 3, 11-18-25)

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3470, § 5, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3543, § 3, 2-20-01; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3770, § 6, 11-15-05; Ord. No. 3907, § 1, 1-6-09; Ord. No. 4011, § 9, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 7, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4316, § 1, 3-19-19; Ord. No. 4317, § 1, 3-19-19; Ord. No. 4320, § 3, 4-2-19; Ord. No. 4355, § 6 (Exh. F), 3-3-20; Ord. No. 4372, § 7, 10-20-20)

1. [Reserved].

2. Light manufacturing is permitted in the downtown commercial enterprise district as follows:

a. Laboratory and related industrial research and development uses are permitted, including such uses as hardware or robotics testing, industrial showrooms, and training facilities for industrial machinery.

b. Operations of sorting, packaging, recycling, or distribution are not permitted except as accessory uses to the on-premises manufacturing.

c. Heavy industrial uses that have significant external impacts such as noise, olfactory pollution, or vibration are not permitted.

d. All processing, fabricating, or assembly of products (i.e., light manufacturing) takes place wholly within an enclosed building.

i. Assembly is defined as creation of a component or end item made from a number of parts and subassemblies. This does not include the putting together of kits, gift baskets, or packaging items produced elsewhere for purposes of e-commerce or wholesale trading.

e. Storage is limited to items consumed, produced, or altered on the premises.

i. Outdoor storage shall only be allowed as an accessory use to another principal use.

A. The material(s) being stored shall not exceed 12 feet in height at any point.

B. The material(s) being stored shall be wrapped or enclosed to prevent wind-blown debris.

C. The storage area shall not exceed 15 percent of the building footprint or five percent of the lot area, whichever is less.

D. Outdoor storage shall be screened from public view from Class A and B streets (as defined in the downtown design guidelines) and from trails by Type I landscaping and minimum six-foot-tall fence or wall.

E. Outdoor storage shall be sited to minimize visibility.

f. Truck storage is only permitted as an accessory use to a principally permitted use on sites two and one-half acres or larger that also have access to a principal arterial or higher classification roadway within 500 feet of the property, or as otherwise approved by the director.

g. Areas designated for truck parking or loading shall be concealed from view along public streets or trails. Dock-high doors for truck loading are permitted at a ratio of one door per 25,000 square feet of building area.

h. Dock-high loading doors shall be set back, recessed, and/or screened so as not to be visible from adjacent local streets or residential properties.

i. The office portion of a manufacturing use shall be adjacent to the public street with the highest classification.

j. Buildings must have entries on abutting Class A and B streets (as defined in the downtown design guidelines) and those entries shall include substantial fenestration on the associated facade to emphasize the entry.

3. Small-scale light manufacturing operations as follows: stamping, brazing, testing, electronic assembly, and kindred operations where the building, structure, or total operation does not encompass more than 10,000 square feet of area. The 10,000-square-foot total shall include all indoor and outdoor storage areas associated with the manufacturing operation. Only one 10,000-square-foot manufacturing operation shall be permitted per lot.

4. [Reserved].

5. Contractor shops where most of the work is done on call, and which do not rely on walk-in trade, but where some incidental storage or semi-manufacturing work is done on the premises, such as carpentry, heating, electrical, or glass shops, printing, publishing, or lithographic shops, furniture, upholstery, dry cleaning, and exterminators.

6. Accessory uses include sales of product accessory to and directly related to the manufacturing or warehousing use on the site.

7. [Reserved].

8. [Reserved].

9. Includes incidental storage facilities and loading/unloading areas.

10. Includes incidental storage facilities, which must be enclosed, and loading/unloading areas.

11. [Reserved].

12. [Reserved].

13. [Reserved].

14. [Reserved].

15. [Reserved].

16. [Reserved].

17. [Reserved].

18. [Reserved].

19. Miniwarehouses are limited to 40 percent of the gross leasable area of the building in which the miniwarehousing use is located, and cannot be located on the ground floor. For purposes of this title, “miniwarehouses” means any real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space to occupants who are to have access to the space for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-service basis, but does not include a garage or other storage area in a private residence.

20. [Reserved].

21. [Reserved].

22. Permitted uses are limited to storage, warehousing, processing, and conversion of agricultural, dairy, and horticultural products, but not including slaughtering, meat packing, and fuel farm facilities.

23. [Reserved].

24. [Reserved].

25. [Reserved].

26. [Reserved].

27. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, except for onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities, which are not permitted in residential zones.

28. [Reserved].

29. [Reserved].

30. [Reserved].

31. Reuse or replacement of existing structures for nonagricultural uses is allowed where it is shown that the existing structures are obsolete for agricultural use and will have no viable economic use unless they can be put to nonagricultural use. Any replacement structures must maintain or enhance the agricultural appearance of the property. Signs shall be limited to not more than 100 square feet in area per business, and of that amount, freestanding signs shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. No increase in the area of existing impervious surface shall be allowed in connection with a nonagricultural use.

32. Accessory structures composed of at least two walls and a roof, not including accessory uses or structures customarily appurtenant to agricultural uses, are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.

33. All uses within a complex must be principally permitted uses within the zoning district.

34. [Reserved].

35. Outside storage or operations yards in the I1, I2, and I3 districts shall be permitted only as accessory uses. Such uses are incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the property or structure. Outdoor storage is limited to 15 percent of the total site area in the I1 district, 30 percent of the total site area in the I2 district, and 50 percent of the total site area in the I3 district.

36. [Reserved].

37. In the I1, I2, and I3 districts, commercial, office, and retail uses are allowed; these uses are limited to 30,000 square feet per occupancy.

38. Reference KCC 15.07.040(B), outdoor storage landscaping.

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3907, § 2, 1-6-09; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 8, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4316, § 2, 3-19-19; Ord. No. 4317, § 2, 3-19-19; Ord. No. 4320, § 4, 4-2-19; Ord. No. 4325, § 4, 6-4-19; Ord. No. 4355, § 6 (Exh. F), 3-3-20; Ord. No. 4456, § 4, 12-13-22)

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3470, § 6, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3543, § 4, 2-20-01; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3770, § 7, 11-15-05; Ord. No. 3976, § 2, 10-19-10; Ord. No. 4011, § 10, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 4151, § 2, 5-19-15; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 9, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4325, § 5, 6-4-19; Ord. No. 4355, § 6 (Exh. F), 3-3-20; Ord. No. 4372, § 8, 10-20-20; Ord. No. 4517, § 47, 6-30-25)

1. For WTF towers 90 feet or less for a single user and up to 120 feet for two or more users.

2. For WTF towers that are within the allowable building height for the district in which they are located.

3. All WTFs are subject to applicable portions of KCC 15.08.035.

4. A minor conditional use permit for a WTF is required if it is greater than 90 feet for a single user or 120 feet for two or more users.

5. A minor conditional use permit is required if the WTF exceeds the allowable building height of the district.

6. Includes rail-truck transfer uses, except classification yards in the category of “hump yards.”

7. [Reserved].

8. If on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the city or other government entity subject to KCC 15.08.035(I).

9. Level 1 and 2 charging only.

10. Only as part of a general conditional use identified in KCC 15.08.030.

11. High capacity transit facilities shall be consistent with Chapter 15.15 KCC.

12. A conditional use permit is required for high capacity transit facilities that cross multiple zoning districts. No other transportation and transit facilities are allowed in the MHP zoning district.

13. Accessory structures composed of at least two walls and a roof, not including accessory uses or structures customarily appurtenant to agricultural uses, are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3976, § 2, 10-19-10; Ord. No. 4151, § 3, 5-19-15; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 10, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4325, § 6, 6-4-19; Ord. No. 4372, § 9, 10-20-20)

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3470, § 7, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3543, § 5, 2-20-01; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3648, § 1, 7-1-03; Ord. No. 3770, § 8, 11-15-05; Ord. No. 3976, § 2, 10-19-10; Ord. No. 4011, § 11, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 11, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4199, § 1, 4-19-16; Ord. No. 4355, § 6 (Exh. F), 3-3-20; Ord. No. 4372, § 10, 10-20-20; Ord. No. 4509, § 1, 12-10-24)

1. [Reserved].

2. Outside storage or operations yards in the I1, I2, and I3 districts shall be permitted only as accessory uses. Such uses are incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the property or structure. Outdoor storage is limited to 15 percent of the total site area in the I1 district, 30 percent of the total site area in the I2 district, and 50 percent of the total site area in the I3 district.

3. [Reserved].

4. [Reserved].

5. [Reserved].

6. Special uses must conform to the development standards listed in KCC 15.08.020. Gasoline service stations are only allowed on lots with a mixed-use future land use map designation if the gasoline service station was authorized on the lot prior to January 1, 2025.

7. Drive-through restaurants, only if located in a building having at least two stories.

8. Accessory uses are only allowed in cases where development plans demonstrate a relationship between these uses and the principal uses of the property.

9. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, except for onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities, which are not permitted in residential zones.

10. [Reserved].

11. The ground level or street level portion of all buildings in the pedestrian overlay of the DC district, set forth in the map below, must be retail or pedestrian-oriented. Pedestrian-oriented development shall have the main ground floor entry located adjacent to a public street and be physically and visually accessible by pedestrians from the sidewalk, and may include the following uses:

a. Retail establishments, including but not limited to convenience goods, department and variety stores, specialty shops such as apparel and accessories, gift shops, toy shops, cards and paper goods, home and home accessory shops, florists, antique shops, and book shops;

b. Personal services, including but not limited to barber shops, beauty salons, and dry cleaning;

c. Repair services, including but not limited to television, radio, computer, jewelry, and shoe repair;

d. Food-related shops, including but not limited to restaurants (including outdoor seating areas and excluding drive-in restaurants) and taverns;

e. Copy establishments;

f. Professional services, including but not limited to law offices and consulting services; and

g. Any other use that is determined by the economic and community development director to be of the same general character as the above permitted uses and in accordance with the stated purpose of the district, pursuant to KCC 15.09.065, Interpretation of uses.

12. Retail convenience grocery sales are allowed in conjunction with a gasoline service station as a special permit use subject to the development standards listed in KCC 15.08.020.

13. [Reserved].

14. [Reserved].

15. [Reserved].

16. Includes incidental storage facilities and loading/unloading areas.

17. Includes incidental storage facilities, which must be enclosed, and loading/unloading areas.

18. [Reserved].

19. Reference KCC 15.07.040(B), outdoor storage landscaping.

20. Whenever feasible, drive-up/drive-through facilities shall be accessed from the rear of a site and run along an interior lot line or building elevation. Landscaping, sufficient to soften the visual impact of vehicle stacking areas, may be required.

21. Retail use must be for sale of agricultural or horticultural products, at least 25 percent of the gross sales value of which are grown within Washington State. Up to 50 percent of the gross sales value may be for seed, gardening equipment and products, private label foods, and locally hand-made products. Any structures must be designed to maintain or enhance the agricultural appearance of the area.

22. Any drive-up/drive-through facility shall be accessory to the principal use to which it is attached.

23. All battery exchange activities and associated storage shall take place within an enclosed building. The development standards listed in KCC 15.08.020(B) shall apply, except that KCC 15.08.020(B)(3) shall not apply.

24. Drive-through/drive-up businesses are permitted only under the following conditions:

a. The development must be within a strip-mall or shopping center.

25. The ground floor or street level must be retail or pedestrian-oriented following the Midway Design Guidelines. The main ground floor entry shall open to a public street with accessory retail uses accessible by pedestrians.

26. [Reserved].

27. Accessory structures composed of at least two walls and a roof, not including accessory uses or structures customarily appurtenant to agricultural uses, are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.

28. In the I1, I2, and I3 districts, commercial, office, and retail uses are allowed, but shall be limited to 30,000 square feet per occupancy.

(Ord. No. 3439, § 2, 2-2-99; Ord. No. 3600, § 3, 5-7-02; Ord. No. 3612, § 3, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3648, § 2, 7-1-03; Ord. No. 3976, § 2, 10-19-10; Ord. No. 4011, § 12, 12-13-11; Ord. No. 4166, § 4, 9-1-15; Ord. No. 4174, § 12, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 4355, § 6 (Exh. F), 3-3-20; Ord. No. 4509, § 2, 12-10-24)