Any lot which contains one single-family dwelling or designated manufactured home may have one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a lot. The ADU may be in the primary residence or in an accessory structure. The total occupancy for an ADU may not exceed two people in a three hundred to four hundred square foot unit, no more than three people in a four hundred one to six hundred square foot unit, and no more than four people in unit six hundred one feet or larger. An ADU will be considered a conditional use, requiring a conditional use permit from the city, where a mobile home or temporary structure is proposed for use as the ADU.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

A.

Accessory structures in the residential district shall meet the following requirements:

1.

The location of accessory structures are not allowed in the front yard or within five feet from the rear and side lot lines; provided, however, that accessory buildings may not locate closer than fifteen feet to a side lot line that abuts a street;

2.

The maximum floor area of all accessory structures on a lot shall not exceed five hundred square feet or fifty percent of the dwelling, whichever is the greater;

3.

Accessory structures shall not exceed twenty-two feet in height;

4.

The use of semi-truck trailers and freight containers as accessory structures is not allowed; and

5.

Accessory structures used as accessory dwelling units shall conform to all health and safety regulations for an occupied structure including heat, sanitation facilities, electricity, egress, fire safety and security.

B.

The use of semi-truck trailers and freight containers in the commercial or industrial districts is prohibited for thirty days or more without a temporary use permit.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

All home occupations in the residential district or in residences in the agricultural/forestry district shall meet the following standards:

A.

The home occupation is an incidental and accessory use totally enclosed within a dwelling or accessory structure;

B.

The area dedicated to the home occupation on a lot occupies equals no more than thirty-five percent of the total square footage of the dwelling;

C.

The home occupation does not create traffic to and from the business that is disruptive to the residential area where it is located;

D.

There is one off-street parking space in addition to the required parking for the dwelling;

E.

No more than one nonresident person works within the dwelling unit;

F.

The home occupation does not use equipment that exceeds the standards set in Section 17.24.020(A) of this title; and

G.

There is only one unlighted sign no greater than six square feet in surface area advertising the business on the lot.

H.

All petroleum materials, solvents, chemicals or emulsions shall be contained entirely on the site in compliance with applicable regulations and shall be disposed of legally offsite.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

The use and/or storage of hazardous substances, as defined in the Hazardous Waste Management Act Chapter 70.105, RCW shall be permitted only in the commercial, and industrial zoning districts. All hazardous substances shall be stored and/or transported in approved containers that prevent any leakage to the air, earth, and/or surface or ground water.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

A.

Unless parked within the confines of a legal wrecking yard or on the premises of a legally established vehicle repair business, abandoned, inoperable, or partially dismantled vehicles shall not be parked outdoors within the city limits of Oakville.

1.

Warning. Abandoned, unlicensed, inoperable or partially dismantled vehicle within the city limits of Oakville will be given a warning when identified by city of Oakville staff or police.

2.

Fine. If the vehicle is not restored to demonstrable function or removed to a legal location within fifteen calendar days the car will receive a fine of twenty dollars. The fine will repeat each fifteen calendar days for up to sixty calendar days or one hundred dollars.

3.

Impounding. If the vehicle is not restored to demonstrable function or removed to a legal location with sixty calendar days the car will be impounded by the city of Oakville. The vehicle will accrue an impoundment fee for each week or any portion of a week. Impound fees shall be adopted by resolution by the city council.

4.

Liquidation. At the time that the combined fines and impound fees equal or exceed the value of the vehicle based on the Kelly Blue Book (or a similar acceptable valuation tool) the administrator will appeal to the city council to liquidate the vehicle. Proceeds from liquidation of the vehicle will offset the fines and impound fees.

B.

Used building materials, equipment, appliances, and similar items shall not be stored within the front or side yard for more than thirty days in any twelve-month period unless located within a district which specifically permits outdoor sales or storage or unless access to a rear yard is precluded by location, topography, or absence of a rear alley.

1.

Warning. Used building materials, equipment, appliances, and similar items within the city limits of Oakville will be given a warning when identified by city of Oakville staff or police.

2.

Fine. If the used building materials, equipment, appliances, and similar items are not removed to a legal location within fifteen calendar days the materials will receive a fine of twenty dollars. The fine will repeat each fifteen calendar days for up to sixty calendar days or one hundred dollars.

3.

Impound. If the used building materials, equipment, appliances, and similar items are not removed to a legal location with sixty calendar days the used building materials, equipment, appliances, and similar items will be impounded by the city of Oakville. The materials will accrue an impoundment fee for each week or any portion of a week. Impound fees shall be adopted by resolution by the city council.

4.

Liquidation. At the time that the combined fines and impound fees equal or exceed the value of the confiscated materials based on the estimation of the land use hearing examiner (or a valuation tool deemed acceptable by the city council) the administrator will appeal to the city council to liquidate or dispose the materials. Proceeds from liquidation of the materials will offset the fines and impound fees. The landowner will receive an additional fine equal to any dump fees required to dispose of the materials legally.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

Within the residential district, sight obscuring fences, walls, and shrubbery shall not exceed three feet high in the clear vision triangle. Posts or columns shall not be larger than twenty-four inches in width when measured three feet or more above the established street grade. Tree branches shall be removed up to eight feet above the established grade of either street.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).

A.

Manufactured home parks in the residential zoning district shall meet the following requirements:

1.

They are no less than one acre in size;

2.

Each manufactured home space shall contain a minimum of two thousand five hundred square feet per unit;

3.

Only one manufactured home is allowed per space;

4.

No manufactured home or accessory building or structure shall be closer than ten feet to any other manufactured home;

5.

The installation of all manufactured homes complies with this title;

6.

Each space shall have a permanent connection to sewer, water, and electrical utilities;

7.

The overall park design conforms to Chapter 17.24 of the UDC; and

8.

The park has an approved binding site plan obtained as part of the conditional use permit.

B.

No manufactured home park shall accept recreational vehicles for either temporary or permanent residency.

(Ord. 560 § 2(part), 2007).