Chart 18.15.020 sets forth the dimensional requirements for each zoning district.

(1) All dimensional requirements are measured in feet.

(2) An “X” in the chart means no requirements.

(3) If a number appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, refer to the special requirement indicated in the corresponding footnote below the chart. (Ord. 888 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 743 § 2, 2004).

(Ord. 1071 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 989 § 3, 2019; Ord. 888 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 748 § 2, 2005; Ord. 743 § 2, 2004).

(1) Topographic maps submitted for the purpose of establishing natural elevation (NPMC 18.08.140), building height (NPMC 18.08.080), and presubdivision contours (NPMC 17.20.020(9)) shall be furnished at the property owner’s or applicant’s expense, and shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed in the state of Washington. A benchmark shall be noted on all information supplied for the purpose of establishing a field reference. The benchmark shall, when practical, be located on city property. In cases where, at a required point of measurement, the topography lines and building outline do not intersect, spot elevations for the natural grade shall be indicated on the topographical map.

(2) Where the change in elevation of the lot is less than 15 feet in a horizontal distance of 100 feet within the proposed building lot, applicants may forego a full topographical map but must submit, at a minimum, a map indicating all elevations necessary to determine building heights, fills, and any grading activity. (Ord. 939 § 3, 2016).

(1) The gross floor area ratios set forth in Chart 18.15.032 apply to all development in the neighborhood commercial (NC) and mixed use (MU) zones.

(2) To determine the allowed gross floor area of all structures on a site, the gross floor area ratio (GFAR) in Chart 18.15.032 is multiplied by the area of the lot. (Ord. 989 § 4, 2019; Ord. 888 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 743 § 2, 2004).

(Ord. 989 § 4, 2019; Ord. 888 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 755 § 1, 2005; Ord. 754 § 1, 2005).

In addition to the minimum setbacks identified in Chart 18.15.020, buildings and structures within the NC, RM-1800, and RM-2400 shall achieve the following:

(1) Buildings shall have a primary building facade to either a public right-of-way or private travelway, and at least 75 percent of the building shall be set to a line no farther than two feet from either the public right-of-way or private travelway.

(2) Buildings may be set back from the set-to-line for the purpose of providing a publicly accessible plaza, courtyard, or recessed pedestrian entrance that contains landscaping. Building setbacks may not be used for automobile parking or storage.

(3) Buildings at the corners of public rights-of-way and/or private travelways shall have a primary building facade on both streets and/or travelways and at least 75 percent of each primary building facade shall be set to a line no farther than two feet from either the public right-of-way or private travelway.

(4) Parking shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 18.100 NPMC. (Ord. 888 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012).

(1) Permitted Uses. Permitted uses for the RM-1800 and RM-2400 zones are as shown on the chart in NPMC 18.10.060 and as follows:

(a) Preschool facilities and day care facilities; provided, that:

(i) The play area shall be completely enclosed to a minimum height of six feet with a solid wall or fence;

(ii) The safety of the accommodations, numbers of children attending, numbers of adult workers or assistants, and other provisions for health, safety and sanitation conform to state and county regulations pertaining thereto.

(b) Retirement homes, rest homes, nursing and convalescent homes, and congregate care facilities; provided, that:

(i) The accommodations and numbers of persons cared for, and all provisions for health and sanitation, conform to state and county regulations pertaining thereto;

(ii) The use shall be within 800 feet of a public transportation station or terminal;

(iii) A solid wall or view-obscuring fence or hedge not less than five feet nor more than six feet in height shall be erected and maintained within the setback from any common lot line with a single-family residential lot; and

(iv) The minimum lot area per unit shall be one-half that required for multiple dwelling units for the zoning classification of the site.

(2) Placement of Buildings. Placement of buildings on any lot shall conform to the following:

(a) The distance between a building containing one or more dwelling units or accessory living quarters and other buildings on the same lot shall be not less than 10 feet;

(b) On the rear third of a lot, accessory buildings not containing living quarters may be built to the lot side lines and lot rear line; provided, that the lot lines are not adjacent to a single-family residential zone; and provided further, that not less than 25 feet of the rear lot line shall be free and clear of buildings, including overhangs and projections; and provided further, that if the rear lot line abuts upon an alley, a garage with a vehicular entrance from the alley shall maintain a distance of not less than 15 feet from the centerline of the alley.

(3) Accessory uses, buildings and structures as set forth in the R-5 classification and subject to conditions set forth for each therein. Setbacks shall be measured from any overhang or projection outside of the foundation of any structure to the property line. (Ord. 888 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 743 § 2, 2004).

(1) The gross floor area ratio of the site does not exceed 0.60.

(2) Maximum lot coverage for impervious surface limits shall be determined by compliance with the 2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (M1-5) for redevelopment.

(3) Parking that meets the requirements of Chapter 18.25 NPMC shall be provided.

(4) Dimensional requirements compliance (including setbacks) is required as per NPMC 18.15.020, except height restrictions for uninhabitable portions of any primary structure may exceed the building height limit to a maximum of 85 feet.

(5) Screening for Transitional Treatment. Where a religious organization development site abuts a single-family residential zone, there shall be a continuous planting strip at least 10 feet in width bordering the two districts. This strip shall be planted with 15-foot-tall evergreen trees (minimum height at time of planting), spaced no more than 25 feet apart, evergreen shrubs 30 inches tall (minimum height at time of planting), no less than four feet on center, and ground cover that covers 90 percent in three years; ground cover shall be appropriate to the landscape plan.

(6) When subject to administrative conditional use, development of property for the use of religious organizations shall document the following criteria have been met:

(a) The proposed development is consistent with the general intent and vision of the Normandy Park comprehensive plan;

(b) The proposed development is consistent with the public interest, health, safety or welfare; and

(c) The proposed amendment would maintain an appropriate balance of land use capacity within the city. (Ord. 1071 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 743 § 2, 2004).