Lacey City Zoning Code
16.14 Lacey
Historical Neighborhood
16.14.010 Intent.
The intent of this chapter is to provide for single family residential uses in close proximity to the Central Business District and protection and preservation of structures and properties possessing historical significance. (Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.020 Permitted uses.
A. Single-family detached structures on individual lots meeting design requirements of LMC 14.23.074.
B. Other Related Uses Permitted.
1. Accessory buildings or structures clearly incidental to the residential use of the lot such as storage of personal property or for the pursuit of avocation interests. All such buildings or structures over sixteen feet in height shall comply with the design requirements of LMC 14.23.071;
3. Urban agricultural uses as provided for and limited under Chapter 16.21 LMC;
4. Home occupation as provided in Chapter 16.69 LMC;
5. Accessory dwelling as defined in LMC 16.06.055 and meeting design criteria of LMC 14.23.071;
6. Conditional uses as provided in Chapter 16.66 LMC, subject to design review;
7. The keeping of common household animals or pets is permitted; provided, that their keeping does not constitute a nuisance or hazard to the peace, health and welfare of the community in general and neighbors in particular;
8. Family day care homes as provided in Chapter 16.65 LMC. (Ord. 1539 §59, 2019; Ord. 1368 §19, 2011; Ord. 1192 §135, 2002; Ord. 1137 §4, 2000; Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.030 Prohibited uses.
16.14.040 Environmental performance standards.
A. Permitted uses shall create no noise, emissions, odors or other nuisances which are demonstrably disruptive or disturbing to other residences in the area, or which are of quality or quantity not normally associated with residential use.
B. The construction of accessory buildings shall be required in such a manner as to make them complementary to the basic architectural character of the main building on the lot, appropriate to the accessory use, and consistent with historical character of the zone.
D. Conditional uses shall comply with the development standards described for such uses in Chapter 16.66 LMC.
E. All uses shall comply with the applicable environmental performance standards of Chapter 16.57 LMC. (Ord. 1368 §20, 2011; Ord. 1192 §136, 2002; Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.050 Lot area.
The size and shape of lots shall be as follows, provided they adhere to a density requirement of 2.5 units per acre:
A. Minimum lot area, seventeen thousand four hundred twenty four square feet;
B. Minimum lot width, fifty feet;
C. Minimum front yard, fifteen feet;
D. Minimum side yard, five feet on each side;
E. Minimum rear yard, fifteen feet for main house; five feet for accessory dwelling unit and accessory structures;
F. Maximum building coverage, fifty percent;
G. Maximum development coverage, sixty five percent;
H. Maximum height of buildings:
1. Main building and accessory dwelling, thirty five feet;
2. Accessory building, sixteen feet. (Ord. 1220 §7, 2004; Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.060 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 16.72 LMC. (Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.070 Landscaping.
All requirements of Chapter 16.80 LMC shall be satisfied. (Ord. 1496 §49, 2016; Ord. 1310 §28, 2008; Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.080 Stormwater runoff.
Stormwater management is required and shall comply with the current City of Lacey Stormwater Design Manual and shall be subject to the city’s review and approval and shall, moreover, comply with Chapter 15.22 LMC pertaining to community facilities. (Ord. 1496 §50, 2016; Ord. 1380 §1, 2012; Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.090 Special historic neighborhood design standards.
All design requirements of LMC 14.23.074 shall be satisfied. (Ord. 1539 §60, 2019; Ord. 1080 §8, 1998).
16.14.100 Repealed
Repealed by Ord. 1505. (Ord. 1098 §10, 1999).