Retain existing vegetation, tree stands and significant trees by incorporating them into the site design.

Incorporate native vegetation and drought resistant plant material into new landscape developments as appropriate.

Provide vegetated screening between different land uses and intensities.

Minimize the visual and physical impact of parking areas with vegetative screening and shade.

Provide vegetated screening between residential and nonresidential areas.

Beautify the commercial districts with extensive gardens and landscape installations.

Create pedestrian oriented spaces in the downtown with a blend of hardscape and landscape features.

Balance the desire to preserve trees and vegetation with the desire for openness of space and sun exposure.

Maintain and increase bluff stability by intercepting runoff and groundwater via landscaping.

Ameliorate weather and climate impacts by retaining and planting trees to block and filter wind, provide shade where desired and store carbon.

A detailed site plan of all existing and proposed trees and vegetation at a minimum scale of one inch equals 30 feet identifying all existing and proposed landscaping.

A detailed plant and tree list showing the type of species and size at installation and whether the plants are native or nonnative. Nonnative species may be allowed with evidence of their suitability for the proposed application.

A narrative identifying the overall design concept for the proposed landscaping plan and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this section.

A minimum of one tree for every eight parking spaces is required for planting along the interior of parking lots and one tree for every four spaces along the exterior of parking lots and along the right-of-way.

A minimum of 10 feet between the edge of the right-of-way and the parking lot shall include extensive landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs and plants to soften the visual impact of the parking lot. The intent is not to create a completely opaque vegetative screen, but to soften the visual impact of the parking areas.

All trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper when planted.

Dedicated walkways through parking areas shall include a minimum of five feet of landscaping along both sides of the walkway.

Walkways along building frontages shall have a minimum 10 feet of landscaped area between the walkway and the building.

A street tree shall be planted for every 40 feet of frontage along the street and shall be located either within the right-of-way or along the frontage of the property within 10 feet of the right-of-way.

The street tree species must be demonstrated to be appropriate for the given location, that it will not damage infrastructure in the area (sidewalks, roadway, utility lines, etc.), or unnecessarily block views from public or private property. The property owner shall demonstrate an ability to properly maintain the tree by submitting a management plan for review and approval.

When selecting a street tree applicants shall consult with the Seattle department of transportation street tree list as a guide and reference support for the selected species within the street tree list unless an alternative is specifically approved.

Landscape open areas created by building modulation.

Retain natural vegetation and undisturbed open space.

Use plants that require low amounts of water, including native drought-resistant species.

Locate trees on storefront street frontages at appropriate spacing so that at maturity building signage and entrance are clearly visible from the street and sidewalk.

Plant a mix of evergreen and deciduous plants to maintain year-round color and interest.

Incorporate on-site natural objects such as rocks, boulders and tree stumps into landscape design where possible.

Shrubs, grasses and other nontree vegetation shall be included in the plan as appropriate to the site on a case-by-case basis.

Incorporating seating areas and public art into the landscape design is encouraged.

Planters, hanging baskets, window boxes or other landscape features along the street for sites that do not have landscape areas on site.

Intent. The intent of this section is to encourage the use of native species and nonnative species that have adapted to the climate of Whidbey Island.

Requirements. Landscape designs shall conform to the following provisions:

A plan of all existing significant trees shall be provided with applications for development subject to these standards.

Where feasible, projects shall be designed to avoid the removal of significant trees without diminishing allowed uses, densities and intensities or the function of the proposed development through development clustering or other site design techniques. Safety, solar access for active and passive solar design and local food production will also be considered as part of review of the tree retention plan.

Projects may be required to preserve significant trees with a native growth protection area when the tree preservation is determined to be commensurate with the project's impact or voluntarily by the applicant.

No significant tree may be removed from any property without first obtaining authorization from the city planning official following consultation with the city forester. In lieu of consultation with the city forester, the planning official may accept written consultation from a certified arborist selected from the approved Island County list. Any significant tree removed shall be replaced with an appropriate species. Consultation with neighbors is encouraged to avoid conflicts with views and infrastructure. A significant tree may be authorized for removal based on the following criteria:

Trees within critical areas or buffers may not be authorized for removal unless the tree(s) are deemed to be dead, dying and hazardous as approved by the planning official. Trees removed from critical areas must be replaced with an appropriate native species.

Eaves may extend no more than 18 inches into a required yard area; and

Accessory buildings and structures may be located in the rear yard setback, as long as they are no closer than five feet from any property line.

Rear Yard. A principal structure may extend up to six feet into the rear setback; provided, that the extended structure is limited in width to 20 percent of the average lot width and is no higher than 12 feet.

On lots greater than one acre in size, the maximum gross floor area is 1,200 square feet; and

On lots five acres or greater in size within the RS15000 zone, the maximum gross floor area is 5,000 square feet, subject to each of the following requirements:

Home occupations are accepted and encouraged as a welcome addition to the local economy of Langley; provided, that:

This intent shall govern the interpretation of this code.

Classification of home occupations falls into three ordered types: Type I, low-impact, totally residence-contained occupations; Type II, some impact due primarily to customer/client visitation; and Type III, conditional use permit required.

The three types represent increasing levels of impact on the neighborhood. Occupations which do not clearly fall into a lower level of classification will use the rules of the next higher level.

Every owner and/or operator of a home occupation that meets the requirements for a business license (Chapter 5.04) must complete a home-occupation application and return that application and its fee to the planning official.

The planning official will inform the applicant within 14 days if the application is complete and if an inspection by the building official and/or the planning official is required and will make arrangements with the applicant for that inspection.

The building official will determine if the proposed application requires building permits for alterations, additions or changes in use of the residence or accessory structure. All home occupations require the approval of the building official.

If no inspection or additional permits are required and the application is otherwise complete the planning official will classify the home occupation as Type I and issue a home-occupation permit.

If an inspection is required, the planning official will determine the type based on the application and inspection, and follow the process appropriate to that type described later in this chapter.

A resident of a neighborhood who feels that a neighbor's home occupation is affecting them inappropriately can bring their concerns to the planning official of the city for resolution according to this code and the procedures in Chapter 18.36.

Residents with home occupations not satisfied with the classification or resolution determined by the planning official may appeal according to the procedures in Chapter 18.36.

All home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the principal residence and/or accessory buildings on the subject parcel;

The residential portion shall be occupied by the owner(s), operator(s) and/or employee(s) of the home occupation(s);

A maximum of 49 percent of the habitable floor area of the principal residence, as defined in Section 18.01.040, shall be used primarily for the home occupation(s);

Home occupation(s) may be located in an accessory building; provided, that the total square footage used primarily for the home occupation(s) in all buildings on the subject parcel not exceed a maximum of 49 percent of the habitable floor area of the principal residence;

The home occupation activity shall not generate noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare, light, electrical interference, or externally visible signs of activity that exceed levels customarily associated with residential use;

There shall be no outside storage of materials;

Retail sales, unless conducted by mail order or through the Internet, shall be limited to items produced on site and shall be occasional and incidental to home occupation use;

One nonilluminated sign, not to exceed two square feet, is allowed for Types II and III, provided it is made of natural materials, is attached flush to the principal or accessory building in which the home occupation is located, and satisfies the provisions of Chapter 18.35;

Some businesses have both a home component and an offsite component. That portion of the business that occurs in the home must meet the home occupation guidelines;

The interior design and structure of the principal residential building shall be such that the whole building could easily be converted to purely residential use if the home occupation were to cease at that location;

The exterior appearance of the principal residential building and accessory structures shall be residential in character and consistent with the surrounding neighborhood;

All home occupations require a city of Langley business license (Chapter 5.04);

"Workers" include employees, contract workers, volunteers, and anyone who is more than incidentally involved in the business activity at the home occupation location.

No nonresident workers are permitted;

Regular customer/client meetings are not part of the home occupation;

There is no signage for the home occupation;

There is no limit to the number of Type I home occupations per residence; provided, that all, when considered as a total, meet the general provisions listed in subsections (E) and (F) of this section;

The average number of deliveries and collections to and from the home occupation address per week will not exceed three;

May be inspected by the building official prior to the commencement of business activities at the discretion of the building official and/or the planning official.

Businesses conducted one-on-one with clients or customers and generating traffic of not more than one client per hour. One off-street parking space for visitors and customers must be available during hours of operation;

Customer/client contact shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;

No more than one worker who is not resident at the home occupation location shall work at any given time at the home occupation;

Deliveries and collections to and from the home occupation address shall be limited to two per day. Average daily vehicle trips (ADT) generated by the home occupation address shall be limited to 16;

Must be inspected by the building official prior to commencement of business activities.

Home occupations that are not classifiable as Type I or Type II shall fall under Type III. For example, any home occupation with any of the following characteristics will be classified as Type III:

Type III occupations require conditional use permit approval and administrative review by the planning official after six months of operation and annually thereafter to ensure compliance with the CUP conditions. The following provisions apply to Type III home occupations:

Automobile or heavy equipment repair services;

Businesses that require more than one service vehicle such as trucks, backhoes, cranes, bulldozers, and so forth;

Short- and long-term lodging facilities;

Group care facilities;

Medical, dental, and veterinary offices;

Rental of space for storage;

Restaurants;

Firearm sales and services;

Motorized tool and appliance repair.

The number of these commercial buildings shall not exceed 15 percent of the buildings in any new development;

The lots on which these commercial buildings will be placed must be identified as part of the subdivision proposal;

The buildings must be building-code compliant for their intended commercial use;

The design, structure, and placement of the building shall be such that the whole building could be converted to purely residential use;

The same setback, height, lot coverage, floor area, and other design requirements which apply to residential buildings in this zone shall also apply to these commercial structures;

The exterior appearance of the building must be consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.

The building must be inspected by the building official prior to commencement of business activities;

The commercial use shall not generate noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare, light, electrical interference, or externally visible signs of activity that exceed levels customarily associated with residential use;

There shall be no outside storage of materials;

Retail sales, unless conducted by mail order or through the Internet, shall be limited to items produced on site and shall be occasional and incidental to the commercial use;

Up to two off-street parking spaces may be required. A parking plan shall be approved as part of the conditional use permit;

Deliveries and collections to and from the business shall be limited to two per day. Average daily vehicle trips (ADT) generated by the business shall be limited to 20;

Permits granted under the conditional use process are not transferable to another business or to another location.

Provide an alternative form of tourist accommodation for visitors who prefer a residential setting;

Prevent unreasonable burdens on services and impacts on residential neighborhoods posed by short-term rentals;

Establish special regulation to ensure short-term rentals will be compatible with surrounding residential uses and will not act to harm and alter the neighborhoods in which they are located; and

Provide supplemental standards for short-term rentals in zoning districts where the use is permitted as a principal or accessory use.

General.

Health and Safety.

Home Occupation Use.  A Type I or II home occupation may be permitted on the same property as a hosted short-term rental.

Management.

Nuisance.

Parking.

STR Density.

Applications (initial and renewal) shall be made on forms provided by the city, which shall include the following at a minimum:

Is a hosted short-term rental and the owner or STR manager shall reside on site when guests are present.

The number of guest rooms shall be limited to no more than two.

Is permitted as an accessory or secondary use in all residential zone districts.

Is approved by the planning official pursuant to Sections 5.40.040 and 18.36.025.

Short-term rental Type I licenses are not transferable except by inheritance.

STR Type II is hosted and the owner or STR manager shall reside on site when guests are present.

The number of guest rooms shall be limited to no more than six.

Is permitted as a principal (conditional) use in all residential zone districts and is permitted as a principal use in all commercial zone districts.

Is approved by the hearing examiner pursuant to Sections 5.40.040 and 18.37.070.

Short-term rental Type II licenses are transferable.

STR Type III may be hosted or non-hosted.

Is permitted as a principal use in the commercial zone districts.

In the CB and NB zones short-term rental use is not permitted on the first floor and/or street level of the building.

Is approved by the planning official pursuant to Sections 5.40.040 and 18.36.025.

Short-term rental Type III licenses are transferable.

STR Type IV is non-hosted.

Is permitted in a dwelling unit or ADU and the maximum number of guest rooms shall be limited to no more than five.

Is approved by the planning official pursuant to Sections 5.40.040 and 18.36.025.

The total number of Type IV licenses is limited as regulated in Section 5.40.030.

Short-term rental Type IV licenses are nontransferable.

The ownership of a Type IV short-term rental in residential zone districts is limited to no more than one per individual or household or one per business entity that has ownership of a residential unit.

Outdoor play areas shall be provided with a minimum of 75 square feet in area for each child using the area at one time, and shall be screened to minimize visual and noise impacts and prevent trespassing on adjacent residentially classified properties;

Play equipment shall not be located closer than 20 feet to any property lines;

The hours of operation may be restricted to assure compatibility with surrounding development;

A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be required which shall not be located in the required yards.

A minimum site area of 7,200 square feet is required for 13 children, and an additional 400 square feet of site area is required for each additional child to be cared for;

The facility shall conform to the occupancy requirements of Chapter 8 of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the city;

Direct access to a designated and developed arterial street shall be required;

A minimum of one off-street parking space for each 10 children cared for, plus one for each employee on duty shall be required, provided no parking shall be located within required yards;

Buildings, structures and landscaping shall be of a character which is appropriate for the area;

Outdoor play areas shall be provided with a minimum of 75 square feet in area for each child using the area at one time, and shall be screened to minimize visual and noise impacts and prevent trespassing on adjacent residentially classified properties;

Play equipment shall not be located closer than 20 feet to any property lines;

The hours of operation may be restricted to assure compatibility with surrounding development;

One sign not to exceed four square feet in area is permitted.

In adopting these regulations, the city council finds that commercial establishments adjacent to residential neighborhoods and in particular those uses selling alcoholic beverages within the city of Langley may present problems that negatively affect adjacent residential neighborhoods.

Problems which can result include, but are not limited to, crime, littering, loitering, public intoxication, disturbance of the peace, discouragement of more desirable and needed commercial uses, and other similar problems connected primarily with the regular congregation of persons around establishments engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

The city council further finds that the existence of such problems may create a serious and negative impact on the peace, health, safety and welfare of residents of nearby areas including the devaluation of property and negatively impacting the quality of life of adjacent residents.

These regulations are intended to ameliorate the types of problems identified above by restricting the location of establishments selling alcoholic beverages in relation to their adjacency to residential neighborhoods.

The conditional use permit process is a means to review the effects of establishments selling alcoholic beverages on adjacent residential uses on a case-by-case basis, and to prevent the undesirable impacts on the community stemming from such uses by the imposition of reasonable conditions upon the operation of such uses.

Scope. These standards apply to all commercial development proposed adjacent to a single-family residential zoning district regardless of the underlying zoning district for the proposed commercial development.

Taverns, cocktail lounges and any establishment that is entirely restricted to those 21 and over are prohibited as a principal use. Age-restricted areas within licensed premises shall be allowed only as authorized below. Restaurants must meet food service requirements of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

All premises licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption shall require a conditional use permit to establish, modify or expand the existing use. For hotels/motels/inns that contain a licensed premises, conditional use permit approval is only required to establish, modify or expand the licensed service area.

With a conditional use permit, an age-restricted lounge may be allowed as a secondary use within licensed premises. The size of the lounge shall be limited to 500 square feet of the customer service area (exclusive of service areas, but inclusive of the lounge area) for establishments that contain up to 2,500 square feet of customer service area. For establishments exceeding 2,500 square feet of customer service area, the lounge shall not exceed 25 percent of the customer service area. The principal use shall not be age-restricted at any time unless associated with a special events permit as authorized below and in compliance with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board laws.

All licensed premises are subject to a 30-foot buffer from all property lines adjacent to a single-family residential zoning district, as measured from the common property line to the nearest point of the licensed premises (e.g., exterior wall, or any outside seating associated with the licensed premises) including all gross square footage associated with the establishment. The conditional use permit may include a requirement that the buffer area be landscaped to minimize adverse impacts on the adjacent residential area including impacts caused by changes in topography between the residential and commercial zones. Preexisting uses that do not meet the buffer distance requirement may expand with a conditional use permit; provided, that the expansion meets all applicable requirements including setback and buffer requirements and does not encroach further towards the common boundary with any single-family residential zoning district. The city may allow, with conditional use permit approval, minor expansions within the buffer that do not expand customer service areas. Such expansions may include kitchen, bathroom or storage space.

Live amplified music is prohibited without a special events permit issued by the city council. No exterior live amplified music shall be permitted. In order to obtain a special events permit, the applicant shall be required to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city council reasonable temporary or permanent means used to attenuate noise impacts to adjacent residential properties. A maximum of 12 special live amplified music permits may be issued in a calendar year. Live music in a non-age restricted dining area shall require approval of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board and a copy must be provided to the city prior to approval. Amplified live music associated with a special events permit shall cease at 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. On New Year's Eve, such amplified live music must cease by 1:00 a.m.

Setbacks. A standard setback of 15 feet is required from all single-family zoning district boundaries. The setbacks may be reduced to those required in the underlying zoning district with a conditional use permit and following approval of the design review board.

Location of Parking. Parking shall be located on the side of the property opposite from the residential zoning or in the rear of the property. If the parking is in the rear of the property, screening is required to buffer the parking area from the residential property.

Building Design. Building development shall be compatible in scale and character with the residential buildings in the vicinity. New or expanded buildings must include noise attenuation that addresses all potential noise impacts, including, but not limited to, live music. Outside seating should only be allowed on the side of a building opposite the residential zone.

Special Conditional Use Standards. In addition to the required conditional use permit findings set forth in LMC 18.28.044 the following findings must also be made as part of any conditional use permit approval under this section:

Level 1 is considered slow charging and operates on a 15- to 20-amp breaker on a 120-volt AC circuit.

Level 2 is considered medium charging and operates on a 40- to 100-amp breaker on a 208- or 240-volt AC circuit.

Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging and operates on a 60-amp or higher breaker on a 480-volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment. Level 3 stations can also be referred to as rapid charging stations that are typically characterized by industrial grade electrical outlets that allow for faster recharging of electrical vehicles.

Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Directional signage may be provided to guide motorist to charging stations space(s); provided, that directional signs shall be consistent with MUTCD D9-11b and D9-11bP.

Accessibility. The design and location of the charging stations shall comply with the following barrier-free accessibility requirements:

Lighting. Adequate site lighting shall be provided as required by Title 15.

Charging Station Equipment. Charging station equipment shall comply with the following standards:

Notification. At all charging stations the following information shall be posted:

Required Facilities. Development of new multifamily housing projects or new or expanded parking facilities, public or private, exceeding 20 parking spaces shall be required to provide electric vehicle infrastructure.

Review Process.

Parking as required by this title shall be provided when:

The circumstances under which parking is required as set forth in subsection (A)(1) of this section apply as follows:

Single-family dwellings shall have two spaces per dwelling unit;

Multiple Residential.

Boardinghouses shall have one space per bed;

Retirement, nursing and related housing, see Section 18.22.210 for parking requirements;

Community residential facilities shall have one space per dwelling unit;

Supportive Housing Facilities.

Retail stores except as specified below, convenience stores, department stores, drug stores, grocery stores shall have one space per 600 square feet of floor space;

Furniture, appliance and hardware stores shall have one space per 600 square feet of floor space;

Personal service facilities shall have one space per 600 square feet of floor space;

Health care, veterinarian clinics and banks shall have one space per 400 square feet of floor space;

Offices shall have one space per 600 square feet of floor space;

Bowling alleys shall have two spaces per lane;

Commercial recreation facilities shall have one space per 600 square feet of floor space;

Car repair, commercial garage shall have one space per 400 square feet of floor space;

Service stations and automobile sales shall have one space per 800 square feet of lot area;

Restaurants, Taverns, and Cocktail Lounges.

Outdoor nurseries shall have one space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor retail area;

Motels, hotels shall have one space per room or unit;

Short-term rentals shall provide parking spaces as required in Section 18.22.070;

Building materials yards shall have one space per 1,000 square feet of storage area and one space per three employees;

Manufacturing and laboratories, contract printing, research, kennels shall have one space per 1,000 square feet of building or storage area plus one space per employee on the largest shift;

Mortuaries and funeral homes shall have one space per six fixed seats or one space per 60 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;

Self-storage warehouses shall have one space for each 10 storage units.

Theaters: one space per 10 seats;

Indoor places of public assembly, including churches, auditoriums: one space per six seats or one space per 60 feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;

Schools: one space per employee, plus one space for every eight seats in a main auditorium or similar assembly area; for high schools, additionally, one for each five students;

Museums and libraries: one space per 400 square feet;

Day care centers: one space for each 10 children or one space for each staff person, whichever is greater; one space for passenger loading/unloading for every 20 children;

Hospitals: one space for each two beds, plus one space per two full-time staff and one for each vehicle operated in conjunction with the facility;

Maintenance yard, municipal or utility: one space per two employees.

Area, Square Feet. Unless otherwise specified, square feet refers to the gross building square footage, less the floor area dedicated to stairways and restrooms. In the case of outdoor areas, square feet refers to the gross outdoor eating area.

Fractions. When the total number of required spaces results in a fractional number of parking spaces, a full space shall be provided or payment of a fee-in-lieu fee shall be made in the amount resulting from multiplying the fraction (to two decimal points) times the fee-in-lieu fee.

Exemptions. The following uses within the central business district are exempt from the parking requirements:

The planning official, or the hearings examiner for projects requiring review and approval from the hearings examiner, may issue a waiver from some or all of the parking requirements for any land use and development based on the criteria listed below. The city may require a peer review from a qualified parking expert at the applicant's expense prior to the issue of a parking waiver. Any parking waiver shall be based on the following:

Create new housing units while respecting the look and scale of single-family neighborhoods;

Support more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure;

Offer environmentally friendly housing choices with less average space per person and smaller associated carbon footprints;

Create workforce housing;

Provide housing that responds to changing family needs, smaller households, and increasing housing costs;

Provide accessible housing for seniors and persons with disabilities; and

Implement the comprehensive plan.

The following provisions apply to accessory dwelling units on RS zoned lots:

The following provisions apply to a tiny home(s) as an accessory dwelling unit on RS zoned lots:

The property owner files an application for the accessory dwelling unit. The administrator may waive the size limitations if the reduction of the floor area required to bring the preexisting unit into compliance is impractical to achieve.

Prior to issuance of a permit, the property owner allows inspection of the accessory dwelling unit by the city to ensure the minimum requirements of this chapter relating to fire, life safety, and public health are met, as determined by the director. All improvements necessary to bring the preexisting accessory dwelling unit into compliance with applicable fire, life safety, and public health requirements shall be identified and made within 30 days of permit issuance and prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

Prior to issuance of a permit, the property owner shall complete and record an affidavit.

In reviewing an application for a proposed essential public facility, the following shall be considered:

If attaching conditions to the permit approval will facilitate project siting in light of the considerations identified above, conditions may be established for that purpose.

Community residential facilities include all uses as defined by Section 18.01.040, Definitions, including adult family homes; foster homes; group homes for children, for those with disabilities, or for the elderly; homes for recovering, non-using alcoholics and addicts; or shelters for domestic violence victims.

CRFs do not include the following uses as defined by Section 18.01.040, Definitions: emergency housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing facility.

Occupancy Limits. Adult family homes may house up to six residents plus two caregivers, with the special exception that state-licensed adult family homes may have a maximum of eight adults if the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services determines that the home is of adequate size and that the home and the provider are capable of meeting standards and qualifications set forth in this chapter. All other CRFs are limited to occupancy by one family per dwelling unit per the definition of family in Section 18.01.040.

Each CRF shall meet all applicable state and local licensing, zoning, building, and housing codes, and fire safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the provider to meet all state and local codes.

Appearance. In the RS5000, RS7200, and RS15000 zones, CRFs are required to be single-family or duplex structures.

Parking. For the minimum number of required parking spaces, see Section 18.22.130(C)(5). Any parking spaces in excess of two shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 18.22.140(F).

Adult Family Homes. The following additional requirements apply to adult family home facilities.

In CHDs the permitted density shall be one dwelling unit per two 2,904 square feet of lot area (15 units per acre).

The minimum lot area for a CHD shall be 11,616 square feet.

On a lot to be used for a CHD, an existing detached single-family residential or duplex structure, which may be nonconforming with respect to the standards of this section, shall be permitted to remain, but the extent of the nonconformity may not be increased.

The height limit permitted for structures in CHDs shall be 18 feet.

The ridge of pitched roofs with a minimum slope of six to 12 may extend up to 25 feet. All parts of the roof above 18 feet shall be pitched.

The maximum lot coverage permitted for principal and accessory structures in CHD shall not exceed 40 percent.

The maximum first floor or main floor area for an individual principal structure in a CHD shall be as follows:

The total floor area of each cottage shall not exceed either one and one-half times the area of the main level or 975 square feet, whichever is less.

Front Yards. The front yard shall be an average of 10 feet and at no point shall be less than five feet.

Rear Yards. The minimum rear yard shall be 10 feet.

Side Yards. The minimum required side yard shall be five feet.

A minimum of 400 square feet per unit of common open space is required.

At least 50 percent of the cottage unit shall abut the common open space, all of the cottage units shall be within 60 feet walking distance of the common open space, and the common open space shall have cottages abutting at least two sides.

One and one-quarter spaces per dwelling unit shall be required.

Location.

Total square footage in the principal building: 1,400 square feet.

No more than 50 percent of the principal buildings may have more than 800 square feet on the first or main level. All other units are limited to 800 square feet on the first or main level.

Site Perimeter.

Internal. Five feet; provided, that the perimeter setback still applies if a lot abuts a perimeter lot line.

Total project site: 50 percent.

Individual lots: 60 percent.

For retirement facilities (independent living), shall not be less than two parking spaces per unit, plus one for each day shift employee;

For nursing or convalescent facilities and assisted living facilities, shall not be less than one parking space for each day shift employee;

For congregate care facilities (common living, meals and services), shall not be less than one parking space per every two rooms, plus one parking space per each day shift employee;

Provided that the installation does not shade an existing solar collector or properties on January 21st, at noon, any more than would a structure built to the maximum permitted elsewhere in this code;

Projects no greater than four feet above a flat roof; and

Projects no greater than one foot above a pitched roof.

Create new housing units while respecting the look and scale of single-family neighborhoods;

Support more efficient use of existing housing stock and infrastructure;

Offer environmentally friendly housing choices with less average space per person and smaller associated carbon footprints;

Create workforce housing; and

Provide housing that responds to changing family needs, smaller households, and increasing housing costs.

Is permitted in detached single-family dwelling units only;

Is permitted for long-term rentals only (more than 30 days);

All rooms offered for rent shall be legally established bedrooms;

The maximum number of adults over the age of 16 permitted to reside in one bedroom is two;

On-site parking spaces are required in a quantity equal to the number of rented bedrooms;

Cooking facilities shall not be located in individual bedrooms and shall be shared;

Shall be in conformance with the IRC and all other applicable regulations; and

Approval of this use shall be subject to administrative review and notice requirements pursuant to Section 18.36.025.

One tiny home per 1,200 square feet.

The minimum lot area for a tiny home multifamily unit development is 5,000 square feet.

The minimum number of dwelling units is three tiny homes.

The maximum number of dwelling units is 12 tiny homes.

Front yard: shall be an average of 10 feet and at no point shall it be less than five feet.

Rear yard: The minimum rear yard shall be 10 feet.

Side yard: The minimum side yard shall be five feet.

Separation between tiny homes: The minimum separation between units shall be six feet.

The maximum lot coverage is 50 percent.

Notwithstanding subsection (E)(1) of this section, an additional five percent lot coverage is permitted for community buildings.

A minimum of 100 square feet of common open space per unit is required.

The common open space area shall include usable spaces such as lawn, gardens, patios, plazas or scenic viewing area. Common tables, chairs and benches are encouraged, with all homes having access to them.

Fifty percent of units must have their main entry on the common open space.

All units must be within 10 feet of each common open space(s).

The common open space must be located centrally to the development. Passive trails are allowed and may count towards the common open space requirement.

Common open space shall have tiny homes abutting at least on two sides.

Community buildings or clubhouses are not counted towards the common open space calculation. An additional lot coverage of five percent is permitted for community buildings.

Common open space shall be located outside of stormwater/detention ponds, wetlands, streams, lakes, and critical area buffers, and cannot be located on slopes greater than 10 percent.

Space used for setbacks, drive aisles and parking shall not be included in the calculation for common open space.

One parking stall per tiny home is required.

For a development with six or more tiny homes the parking ratio shall be 1:6 for visitor parking.

Where there is an alley, and where possible, parking shall be accessed from the alley.

Tiny home (multifamily) must be connected to sewer and water.

One sewer and water connection may be permitted for a total of 12 tiny homes provided the tiny homes are permanently affordable pursuant to Chapter 18.04.

Tiny homes are not permitted to be used as tourist accommodation (commercial), short-term rental, bed and breakfast room (commercial or residential) or the equivalent.

Open space shall be maintained in accordance with city-approved plans.

Requires site plan review pursuant to Chapter 18.27 and design review pursuant to Chapter 18.34.