Pasco City Zoning Code
25.145 Planned
Density Development
25.145.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the planned density development is to provide a degree of flexibility and innovative land use design and development not possible under strict interpretation of the zoning and subdivision ordinances. It is the intention of the planned density development designation to encourage creativity in the design of large parcels of property for residential use and to encourage the development of a variety of housing types to better serve the citizens of the Pasco Urban Area. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.010.]
25.145.020 Minimum site development area.
A planned density development shall contain an area not less than 20 acres. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.020.]
25.145.030 Density regulation.
(1) The overall average residential dwelling unit density for planned density development shall not exceed the maximum allowed density requirement of the underlying zone. The number of dwelling units shall be designated on each platted lot or combination thereof, forming a site, of the subdivision at the time of approval of the preliminary plat; and
(2) Site development within the designated areas may be constructed in phases; provided, however, that at no time shall the average density of that portion of the overall development with dwelling units thereon exceed the density of the underlying zone. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.030.]
25.145.040 Ownership.
A planned density development shall be under one ownership or one unit control during the planning and development stages to assure that the development will be accomplished as planned. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.040.]
25.145.050 Streets.
All public streets shall be constructed in accordance with minimum City standards as determined by the City Engineer. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.050.]
25.145.060 Setback requirement.
Minimum setbacks for structures erected within an approved planned density development site shall be as follows:
(1) Perimeter. The perimeter setbacks prescribed herein shall be measured from the exterior boundary of the lot or group of contiguous lots forming the planned density development site. The front, side and rear yard setbacks of the underlying zone shall be the minimum perimeter setbacks for all structures; provided, that such minimum setbacks may be increased by the Hearing Examiner if deemed necessary to protect the appropriate use and development of adjacent lands; and
(2) Interior. The minimum distance between structures within a planned density development site shall not be less than International Building Code requirements. [Ord. 4496 § 4, 2020; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.060.]
25.145.070 Building heights.
The maximum permitted building heights of the underlying zone shall prevail. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.070.]
25.145.080 Procedure.
(1) Any property owner or property owners may petition by application for a planned density development designation. There shall be filed with the application a title report showing an existing interest in the property by the applicant. Said title report shall also include the names and addresses of all property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property;
(2) The petition shall be presented to the City Hearing Examiner who shall after public hearing make his/her decision in writing as to whether the planned density development shall be approved, modified or denied. All planned density developments shall be platted in accordance with PMC Title 21, Plats and Subdivisions; and
(3) If the preliminary plat is not given final approval within five years from the date of the public hearing at which approval was granted, the plat shall become invalid and approval for the planned density development shall expire. [Ord. 4433 § 5, 2019; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.64.080.]