In order to classify, segregate and regulate the use of land, buildings and structures, the city of Mabton is divided into the following use districts, as designated on the official city of Mabton zoning map:

(Ord. 746 §1, 1993; Ord. 635(part), 1984)

(Ord. No. 946, § 1, 11-23-2010)

The regulations set by this title within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure and use of land. The following provisions shall apply to the application of district regulations.

A.

No building, structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regulations specified in this title for the district in which it is located.

B.

Except under the provisions of a planned unit development (PUD), no building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to:

1.

Exceed the height;

2.

Accommodate a greater number of dwelling units;

3.

Occupy a greater percentage of lot area.

C.

No part of a lot, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required for any building land use for the purpose of complying with this title shall be included as part of another lot in a manner contrary to the provisions of this title.

D.

No lot existing at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth in this title. Lots created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this title.

E.

No lot existing at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title or created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall be altered or reduced in dimension or reduced in area so as to render existing uses, structures and accessory structures on the lot nonconforming with respect to any provision of this title.

F.

Assisted, Low-Income or Special Needs Housing. In addition to, or in conjunction with, the measures outlined below, in order to encourage the development of assisted, low-income or special needs housing units in all residential zoning districts, the city council may elect to undertake the following methods of local governmental participation in assisted, low-income or special needs housing within the community: (a) use of general revenues; (b) the sale of general obligation bonds or councilman bonds; (c) special purpose housing levies; (d) lease or banking of public land; (e) establish and fund the operations of nonprofit organizations or development agencies; (f) provide revolving loan funds for rehabilitation and home repair; (g) foster public-private partnerships, (provide tax and utility relief to certain income groups); (h) sponsor design and development competitions; (i) use code enforcement along with local financing programs to improve existing affordable housing stock; and (j) provide technical assistance for profit and nonprofit developers.

1.

All or part of the payment of impact fees (RCW 82.02.060), sewer and water installation fees, zoning fees, or any other fees associated with the permitting and construction of new housing units may be exempt on application of a planned unit development (PUD) as the city council may exempt assisted, low-income or special needs housing projects or programs.

2.

Subdivision/development standards (e.g., curbs, sidewalks, street construction standards) to reflect the actual projected usage and needs of assisted, low-income or special needs housing, on the application of a PUD, certain minimum requirements may be reduced by the city council if recommended by the contract city engineer of the city. (See Title 19, Subdivisions)

3.

Adaptive reuse involving the conversion of surplus and/or outmoded buildings including old school buildings, stores, warehouses, etc., may be permitted in all districts regardless of lot or building size upon application of a PUD for the specific production of new assisted, low-income or special needs housing.

4.

Mixed use developments* ^[] may be permitted in all districts regardless of lot or building size upon application of a PUD for the specific production of new assisted, low-income or special needs housing.

5.

Self-help housing developments may be permitted in all districts regardless of lot or building size upon application of a PUD for the specific production of new assisted, low-income or special needs housing.

6.

Single room occupancy (SRO) hotels may be permitted in the C-1 commercial district regardless of lot or building size upon application of a PUD for the specific production of new assisted, low-income or special needs housing.

7.

Infill development may be permitted in the C-1 commercial district, R-1 residential district, and the R-2 high density district regardless of lot or building size upon application of a PUD for the specific production of new assisted, low-income or special needs housing

8.

Assisted housing developments may be permitted in all districts regardless of lot or building size upon application of a PUD for the specific production of new governmental assistance housing for low-income populations.

G.

Assisted, low-income or special needs housing may be permitted by the city council through the planned unit development (PUD) process to utilize various types of cost reduction methods in modifying subdivision/development standards, including:

1.

Modification of street requirements on low-volume streets, minimum turning radii of cul-de-sacs, optional curbs and gutters or less expensive rolled curbs, reduced sidewalk widths, or one side of street applications, paths;

2.

The reduction of water and sewer utility requirements including: running the main lines close to the setback line to reduce house connection distance, common trenching for multiple utilities, shared sewer laterals and water service lines;

3.

Grass swales and temporary impoundments may in some cases be used instead of more expensive storm drains and underground systems; or

4.

Parking space size and quantity. However, care is needed in avoiding site development shortcuts which may prove to be more costly in the long run, as most subdivision requirements are used to hold down future maintenance and minimize both public repair and replacement costs.

(Ord. 746 §§2, 3, 1993; Ord. 635(part), 1984)

(Ord. No. 946, § 1, 11-23-2010; Ord. No. 2017-1099, § 1, 6-27-2017)

All lands petitioned for annexation into the city of Mabton shall be initially subject to the regulations of the appropriate agricultural transition zoning district.

(Ord. 746 §5, 1993: Ord. 635, 1984)

(Ord. No. 946, § 1, 11-23-2010; Ord. No. 2017-1099, § 2, 6-27-2017)

A.

The zoning districts established by this title are bounded and defined as shown on the official zoning map of Mabton. The zoning map, together with all the explanatory material, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title.

B.

Certified copies of the official zoning map shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk.

C.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signatures of the council and the date of adoption. The zoning map as maintained by the city shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land in Mabton.

D.

Any changes in the district boundaries made in accordance with the provisions of this title, shall be made on the official zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by ordinance by the council.

E.

No changes of any kind shall be made to the official zoning map except in conformance with the procedures of this title. Any unauthorized change by any person(s) shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and punishable as provided under the violations and enforcement chapter.

F.

If the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Council may by resolution adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. The new official zoning map may correct drafting or other efforts or omissions in the prior official zoning map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original zoning ordinance or any subsequent amendment.

(Ord. 635, 1984)

(Ord. No. 946, § 1, 11-23-2010)

When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any use district shown on the zoning maps, the administrator shall use the following rules of interpretation:

A.

Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, alleys or highways, the actual centerline shall be construed to be the boundary.

B.

Where district boundaries are indicated as running approximately parallel to the centerline of a street, the boundary line shall be construed to be parallel to the centerline of the street.

C.

Where district boundaries are indicated on such map as approximately following the lot or tract lines, the actual lot or tract line shall be construed to be the boundary of such use district.

D.

Where a district boundary on such zoning map divides a tract of land is unsubdivided property, the location of such use district boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions thereon, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on such zoning map.

E.

In case uncertainty exists which cannot be determined by application of the foregoing rules, the planning commission shall recommend, and the city council shall determine, the location of such use district boundaries.

(Ord. 635, 1984)

(Ord. No. 946, § 1, 11-23-2010)