Pasco City Zoning Code
25.65 R-3
Medium Density Residential District
25.65.010 Purpose.
The R-3 district is established to provide a medium density residential environment compliant with the Comprehensive Plan land use density table in PMC 25.215.015. The R-3 district is intended to allow for a gradual increase in density between low- and high-density residential districts. [Ord. 4700A § 12, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Code 1970 § 25.36.010.]
25.65.020 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 uses of vacant property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 4700A § 12, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord. 3731 § 15, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.020.]
25.65.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-3 district:
(1) Detached single-family 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. On lots over 12,000 square feet in area detached residential garages in excess of 15 feet in height and/or increase in floor area of up to 200 square feet 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 keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not exceed three dogs and three cats.
(5) Family day care homes in conformance with Chapter 388-73 WAC as now existing and as amended and Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided 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).
(7) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(8) Accessory dwelling units in conformance with Chapter 25.161 PMC.
(9) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of up to three rabbits or three chicken hens for personal use, provided the total number of animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits, and chicken hens) does not exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed. [Ord. 4700A § 12, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord. 4144 § 6, 2014; Ord. 4110 § 15, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 16, 2011; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.030.]
25.65.040 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 § 12, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord. 4110 § 15, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.040.]
25.65.050 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: See Chapter 25.185 PMC.
(4) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC.
(5) Site and building design standards: See Chapter 25.175 PMC. [Ord. 4700A § 12, 2023; Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord. 4456 § 1, 2019; Ord. 4445 § 3, 2019; Ord. 4110 § 15, 2013; Ord. 4040 § 8, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 17, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 16, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.050.]