Pasco City Zoning Code
25.55 R-1-A2
Low Density Residential Alternate District
25.55.010 Purpose.
The R-1-A2 low density residential alternate district is established to provide for residential areas which would be compatible for both site-built and factory-assembled homes and to prohibit the development of incompatible uses that are detrimental to the residential environment. The intent of this district is to provide neighborhoods for site-built and factory-assembled homes on platted lots. Certain public facilities and institutions may also be permitted provided their nature and location are not detrimental to the intended residential environment. [Ord. 3731 § 12, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.32.010.]
25.55.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1-A2 district:
(1) Factory-assembled homes;
(2) One-family dwellings (site-built);
(3) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the uses of vacant property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 3731 § 12, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.32.020.]
25.55.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-1-A2 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;
(2) Home occupations, as defined in 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 roomer, 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 dwellings;
(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 chickens for personal use, 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; and
(9) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC. [Ord. 4110 § 13, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 12, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 12, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.32.030.]
25.55.040 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; and
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in PMC 25.200.020. [Ord. 4110 § 13, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.32.040.]
25.55.050 Development standards.
(1) Minimum lot area: 7,200 square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provided in PMC 25.55.030(7);
(3) Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: Five feet;
(c) Rear. Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling, but not less than 10 feet;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where there is no alley the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet from any property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size, and must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(5) Maximum Building Height.
(a) Principal building: 25 feet;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC; and
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC. [Ord. 4040 § 6, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 13, 2011; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.32.050.]
25.55.060 Minimum floor area.
The minimum floor area of the primary living unit shall be 864 square feet. [Code 1970 § 25.32.060.]
25.55.070 Placement standards.
All factory-assembled homes shall comply with the following placement standards:
(1) Age Restrictions. All factory-assembled homes shall not be more than 10 years old as determined by the manufacturer date;
(2) Foundations. All factory-assembled homes shall be placed on a foundation system as per manufacturer’s specifications;
(3) Skirting. All factory-assembled homes shall be skirted with material that will resemble a typical residential foundation. The required crawl space shall be vented per manufacturer’s specifications;
(4) Wheels. All wheels, tongues, and other transportation equipment must be removed from the factory-assembled home when placed upon a lot;
(5) Additions. No additions shall be built or attached to any factory-assembled home except under the following conditions:
(a) The exterior siding of additions shall match the exterior siding of the factory-assembled home in shape, color and texture.
(b) All windows, doors, soffits, fascia and trim on additions shall match in appearance the same items on the factory-assembled home.
(c) The roof pitch and covering shall match the roof pitch and covering of the factory-assembled home.
(d) Additions will not be permitted on any manufactured home which contains less than 864 square feet unless said home existed on the same lot prior to June, 1996. [Ord. 3731 § 12, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.32.080.]