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Mason County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

22 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS IN THE BELFAIR UGA

17.22.010 - "R-4" Low density residential district—Purpose.

The purpose of the R-4 district is to provide a lower density housing option in the UGA. Locations are restricted to sites containing critical areas and slopes as development is expected to be clustered into the more suitable building areas. Locations should also be away from development nodes and commercially zoned areas but with the intensity of development still relatively low, beyond a normal walking distance of one-half to three-quarters of a mile. The district allows for a maximum density of four dwelling units per gross acre. Clustering of the dwelling units and properties is encouraged to protect open space and water quality, reduce infrastructure needs, and enhance energy efficiency. Multi-family dwelling units are conditionally permitted as long as they do not exceed the density requirement and minimize impacts to adjacent single-family dwelling units.

(Ord. 58-08 (part), 2008: Ord. 46-08 (part), 2008; Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019)

17.22.020 - Allowed uses.

Uses allowed in the R-4 district shall be as follows:

(1)

One detached dwelling per lot;

(2)

Duplexes;

(3)

Public parks;

(4)

Public utility service lines.

(Ord. 58-08 (part), 2008: Ord. 46-08 (part), 2008; Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

17.22.030 - Accessory uses.

The following uses are permitted only as they are ancillary to the primary allowed uses and may or may not require a special license or permit in addition to holding a building permits:

(1)

Home occupations;

(2)

Accessory structures;

(3)

Accessory dwelling units;

(4)

Family child care centers;

(5)

Group homes;

(6)

Outdoor vehicle parking;

(7)

Well heads and water treatment facilities;

(8)

Community drain fields.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

17.22.040 - Special uses.

(a)

Churches.

(b)

Schools.

(c)

Commercial child care centers.

(d)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(e)

Multi-family dwelling units.

(f)

Other essential public facilities.

(g)

Townhouses.

(h)

Triplexes.

(i)

Recreational vehicle/trailer parks.

(j)

Manufactured home parks.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019)

17.22.045 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, adopted Dec. 20, 2022, repealed § 17.22.045, which pertained to prohibited uses and derived from Ord. 133-04, adopted 2004.

17.22.050 - Bulk and dimensional standards.

Density: Maximum average of four dwelling units per gross acre and a minimum density of three units per net developable acre.
Intensity: 35% lot coverage on individual lots.
Minimum Lot Area: None. Development must not exceed density and lot coverage requirements above.
Lot Dimensions: All lots shall have a minimum width of 25 feet.
Height: The maximum height of structures in the district shall be as follows:
Buildings containing the permitted use: 30 feet.
Accessory structure: 20 feet.
Setbacks: A roof overhang, chimneys, copulas, bay windows, porch covers, and door landings are allowed to project a maximum of two feet into a minimum setback.
Front yard: 15 feet.
Side yard: 5 feet for accessory structures and 5 feet for the dwelling unit. Side yard setback reduction may be granted with review and approval of a building administrative variance, but in no case shall the setback be less than the minimum required by building or fire codes.
Street side yard: 10 feet.
Rear yard: 5 feet for accessory structures and 10 feet for the dwelling unit.
Street rear yard: 15 feet.

 

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004; Ord. 46-08 (part), 2008; Ord. 58-08 (part), 2008; Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019; Ord. No. 2020-35, Att. A, 5-5-2020; Ord. No. 2022-006, Att. C, 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, 12-20-2022)

17.22.060 - "R-5" Medium density residential district—Purpose.

The purpose of the R-5 district is to provide a medium density housing option within the Belfair urban growth area. Locations are restricted to sites not significantly impacted by critical areas and slopes. Locations should generally be away from development nodes and commercially zoned areas, beyond a normal walking distance of one-half to three-quarters of a mile. The district allows for a maximum density of five dwelling units per gross acre. Clustering of the dwelling units and properties is encouraged to protect open space and water quality, reduce infrastructure needs, and enhance energy efficiency. Multi family dwelling units are permitted as long as they do not exceed the density requirement and minimize impacts to adjacent single family dwelling units.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019)

17.22.070 - Allowed uses.

Uses allowed in the R-5 district shall be as follows:

(1)

One detached dwelling per lot;

(2)

Duplexes;

(3)

Multi-family dwelling units;

(4)

Public parks;

(5)

Public utility service lines;

(6)

Townhouses;

(7)

Triplexes.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

17.22.080 - Accessory uses.

The following uses are permitted only as they are ancillary to the primary allowed uses and may or may not require a special license or permit in addition to holding a building permits:

(1)

Home occupations;

(2)

Accessory dwelling units;

(3)

Club houses;

(4)

Recreation areas;

(5)

Family child care centers;

(6)

Group homes;

(7)

Outdoor vehicle parking;

(8)

Well heads and water treatment facilities;

(9)

Community drain fields.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

17.22.090 - Special uses.

(a)

Churches.

(b)

Schools.

(c)

Commercial child care centers.

(d)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(e)

Other essential public facilities.

(f)

Hotels.

(g)

Recreational vehicle/trailer parks.

(h)

Manufactured home parks.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019; Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, 12-20-2022)

17.22.095 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, adopted Dec. 20, 2022, repealed § 17.22.095, which pertained to prohibited uses and derived from Ord. 133-04, adopted 2004.

17.22.100 - Bulk and dimensional standards.

Density: Maximum average of 5 dwelling units per gross acre, and a minimum density of four units per net developable acre.
Intensity: 40% lot coverage.
Minimum Lot Area: None. Development must not exceed density and lot coverage requirements above.
Lot Dimensions: All lots shall have a minimum width of 25 feet.
Height: The maximum height of structures in the district shall be as follows: Buildings containing the permitted use: 35 feet, or as reviewed by special use permit.
Accessory structure: 20 feet.
Setbacks: A roof overhang, chimneys, copulas, bay windows, porch covers, and door landings are allowed to project a maximum of two feet into a minimum setback.
Front yard: 10 feet.
Side yard: 5 feet for accessory structures and 5 feet for the dwelling unit. Side yard setback reduction may be granted with review and approval of a building administrative variance, but in no case shall the setback be less than the minimum required by building or fire codes.
Street side yard: 10 feet.
Rear yard: 5 feet for accessory structures and 10 feet for the dwelling unit.
Street rear yard: 10 feet.

 

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004; Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019; Ord. No. 52-19, att. A, 6-4-2019; Ord. No. 2020-35, Att. A, 5-5-2020; Ord. No. 2022-006, Atts. A, C, 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, 12-20-2022)

17.22.110 - "R-10" Multi-family residential district—Purpose.

The purpose of the R-10 district is to provide a high-density residential-area housing option within the Belfair urban growth area. Locations should be within or adjacent to development nodes and commercially zoned areas within a normal walking distance of one-half to three-quarters of a mile. Locations generally are areas not significantly impacted by critical areas and slopes. The district allows for a density of ten dwelling units per gross acre, and a minimum density of ten dwelling units per net developable acre. Clustering of the dwelling units and properties is encouraged to protect open space and water quality, reduce infrastructure needs, and enhance energy efficiency. Design standards are important to minimize environmental and visual impacts of developments and provide amenities for residents. Protection of creeks and wetlands is critical—these features should be preserved and integrated into the development as an asset and amenity for residents. Open space and play areas will be important, particularly for young families. Pedestrian access—between developments and to provide access to parks, open space, commercial, and civic uses—is also very important.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019)

17.22.120 - Allowed uses.

Uses allowed in the R-10 district shall be as follows:

(1)

Detached dwellings;

(2)

Duplexes;

(3)

Multi-family dwelling units;

(4)

Public parks;

(5)

Public utility service lines;

(6)

Townhouses;

(7)

Triplexes.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

17.22.130 - Accessory uses.

The following uses are permitted only as they are ancillary to the primary allowed uses and may or may not require a special license or permit in addition to holding a building permits:

(1)

Home occupations;

(2)

Accessory dwelling units;

(3)

Club houses;

(4)

Recreation areas;

(5)

Family child care centers;

(6)

Group homes;

(7)

Outdoor vehicle parking;

(8)

Well heads and water treatment facilities;

(9)

Community drain fields.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

17.22.140 - Special uses.

(a)

Churches.

(b)

Schools.

(c)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(d)

Commercial child care center.

(e)

Other essential public facilities.

(f)

All uses permitted in the mixed use district (MU) provided the following conditions are met:

(1)

Applicant successfully demonstrates to the county that the general commercial (GC) zoned lands east of the Burlington Northern Railroad line are built-out.

(2)

Development must comply with all bulk, dimensional, and design standards and guidelines of the mixed use district.

(g)

Recreational vehicle/trailer parks.

(h)

Manufactured home parks.

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004).

(Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019; Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, 12-20-2022)

17.22.145 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, adopted Dec. 20, 2022, repealed § 17.22.145, which pertained to prohibited uses and derived from Ord. 133-04, adopted 2004.

17.22.150 - Bulk and dimensional standards.

Density: Maximum average of 10 dwelling units per gross acre, and a minimum density of ten units per net developable acre.
Intensity: 50% lot coverage.
Minimum Lot Area: None. Development must not exceed density and lot coverage requirements above.
Lot Dimensions: All lots shall have a minimum width of 25 feet.
Height: The maximum height of structures in the district shall be as follows: Buildings containing the permitted use: 45 feet, or as reviewed by special use permit.
Accessory structure: 20 feet.
Setbacks: A roof overhang, chimneys, copulas, bay windows, porch covers, and door landings are allowed to project a maximum of two feet into a minimum setback.
Front yard: 10 feet.
Side yard: 5 feet for accessory structures and 5 feet for the dwelling unit. Side yard reduction may be granted with review and approval of a building administrative variance, but in no case shall the setback be less than the minimum required by building or fire codes.
Street side yard: 10 feet.
Rear yard: 5 feet for accessory structures and 10 feet for the dwelling unit.
Street rear yard: 10 feet.

 

(Ord. 133-04 Att. B § 2 (part), 2004; Ord. No. 23-19, Att. A, 3-19-2019; Ord. No. 52-19, att. A, 6-4-2019; Ord. No. 2020-35, Att. A, 5-5-2020; Ord. No. 2022-006, Atts. A, C, 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, 12-20-2022)

17.22.160 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2022-093, Att. C, adopted Dec. 20, 2022, repealed § 17.22.160, which pertained to retail overlay area and derived from Ord. 133-04, adopted 2004.