Pasco City Zoning Code
25.45 R-1
Low Density Residential District
25.45.010 Purpose.
The R-1 low density residential district is established to provide a low to medium density residential environment compliant with the Comprehensive Plan land use density table in PMC 25.215.015. Certain public facilities and institutions may also be permitted, provided their nature and location are not detrimental to the intended low to medium density residential environment. [Ord. 4700A § 10, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.010.]
25.45.020 Permitted uses.
All housing types permitted in PMC 25.22.020, Zone District Standards, are permitted in this zone.
Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the use of vacant property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 4700A § 10, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 3731 § 9, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.020.]
25.45.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-1 low density residential district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in PMC 25.15.090, provided they do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area; except on lots that are 12,000 square feet or more the height may be increased by three feet and the area may increase by 200 square feet. On lots over 12,000 square feet in area detached residential garages in excess of 18 feet in height may be permitted by special permit based upon the review criteria listed in PMC 25.200.080 and 25.200.090.
(2) Home occupations, as defined by PMC 25.15.100.
(3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor area and 15 feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in PMC 25.15.210, shall be permitted.
(4) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only; provided, however, such accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a single-family dwelling. One off-street parking space, per room, must be provided in addition to the requirement set forth under PMC 25.185.170(5).
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not exceed three dogs and three cats.
(6) Family day care homes in conformance with Chapter 388-73 WAC as now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(7) Accessory dwelling units in conformance with Chapter 25.161 PMC.
(8) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of dogs, cats, rabbits, and chicken hens, provided such number of animals does not exceed three dogs and/or three cats, and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of animals not to exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed.
(9) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(10) Community/amenity buildings for multifamily complexes. [Ord. 4700A § 10, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 4144 § 4, 2014; Ord. 4110 § 11, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 8, 2011; Ord. 3688 § 4, 2004; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.030.]
25.45.040 Conditional uses.
In addition to the unclassified uses listed in Chapter 25.200 PMC, the following uses may be permitted by special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship.
(2) Public libraries and municipal office buildings.
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds.
(4) Fire department station houses.
(5) Day-care centers and preschool centers.
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in PMC 25.200.020. [Ord. 4700A § 10, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 4110 § 11, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.040.]
25.45.050 Development standards.
(1) The dimensional standards for this zone, including setbacks, density, maximum building height, and lot coverage, are set out in Chapter 25.22, Zone District Standards;
(2) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(3) Parking and driveways: See Chapter 25.185 PMC;
(4) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC; and
(5) Site and building design standards: See Chapter 25.175 PMC. [Ord. 4700A § 10, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 4040 § 4, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 9, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 10, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.050.]