Establishing a desirable pattern of land use that reflects the needs of the residents of the city;

Ensuring the efficient use of public investment in community facilities, roads and utilities;

Providing clear and stable guidelines for public and private development;

Providing flexible means to stimulate creativity while maintaining sufficient control to achieve the objectives of the city's comprehensive plan;

Establishing adequate building setback, height and lot coverage regulations to ensure adequate light, air, open space and stormwater retention as well as preventing the spread of fire;

Providing for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial and mixed-use sites that satisfy the needs of the residents of the city and surrounding areas;

Protecting life and property by preventing the use of hazardous areas, including flood prone lands and those having geological hazards;

Furthering the goals and policies of the city's comprehensive plan;

Complying with the provisions and objectives of Chapter 35A.63 RCW, as it now exists or may be hereafter amended;

Complying with the provisions and objectives of RCW 36.70A.060, as it now exists or may be hereafter amended.

Street Intersections. From the intersection of two street lines at points twenty-five (25) feet back from the intersection of such street lines or such street lines produced.

Alley Entrances. Intersecting the street and alley line at points twenty (20) feet back from the intersection of such street and alley lines or such street and alley lines produced.

Intent. The provision of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) promotes an efficient use of housing and allows more flexible living environments for all residents. The following regulations are designed to meet a need for an alternative form of housing without compromising the existing character or appearance of single-family residential neighborhoods.

Eligibility. Accessory dwelling units appurtenant to duplexes and multifamily dwellings are prohibited. ADUs may be located in a separate accessory structure or incorporated within the principal dwelling. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "incorporated" shall mean completely within an existing principal residence, provided both dwelling units are attached by a common wall, floor, or ceiling and not simply by an attached breezeway or porch. An ADU may be allowed on conforming lots in all zones except the R-1 zoning district; an ADU is subject to approval of an administrative permit; and an ADU must follow the minimum lot sizes and conditions hereafter listed:

Application. The following shall be required for every accessory dwelling unit:

Development Standards. The following development standards shall be met to qualify for the occupation of an accessory dwelling unit:

Accessory dwelling units in R-1-A, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts must be sited so that they will conform with all applicable regulations, including setbacks. Subsequent subdivision of lots in said zones with accessory structures must meet minimum lot sizes.

That city infrastructure is adequate to serve the annexed property, or that the city's capital facilities plan specifically includes provision for any needed improvements; and

That the cost of providing and maintaining city services to the annexed areas is not greater than the revenue to be generated to the city by that area; and

The most appropriate zoning district for the lands under consideration, consistent with the designations of the comprehensive land use plan.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed as following such center lines;

Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines;

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the corporate limits of the city shall be construed as following the corporate limits of the city;

Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks;

Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed as following such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streams, rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines;

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections A through E of this section shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map;

Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map or in other circumstances not covered by subsections A through F of this section, the administrator shall interpret the district boundaries.

Must be an allowed use within the district as shown in the Chapter 17.12, Table A, District Use Chart;

Shall meet all additional requirements of Chapter 15.12 relating to recreational vehicle parks.

Intent. Home occupations are limited to those businesses which may be conducted within the principal residence or accessory structures thereto without changing the appearance or residential nature of the area. Home occupations are required to have a business license, comply with all city codes and ordinances, and be consistent with the following provisions.

Standards.

Ineligible Uses. The following uses, by their nature, have a tendency to extend beyond the limits of a home occupation or to otherwise impair the residential nature and value of the neighborhood, and shall be ineligible for classification as a home occupation:

Approval of Home Occupations. Prior to conduct of a home occupation or issuance of a business license by the city, persons desiring to conduct a business not otherwise allowed in the zoning district shall apply to the administrator for approval of such home occupation, on a form provided by the city. Upon receipt of application and fee, the administrator shall send notice of application to landowners within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed home occupation, and shall assure that the property is posted with notice of application, which notices shall include the right of all interested persons to make written comment to the administrator regarding the application. No less than fifteen (15) nor more than thirty (30) days after mailing and posting of such notice, the administrator shall determine if the proposed home occupation meets all requirements and standards set forth in this section, and shall issue a home occupation permit to the applicant or a written decision to the applicant denying such permit, and shall give findings of fact and reasons for denial. Copies of such permit or written decision shall be sent to all persons who made written comment on the application. A home occupation permit may be conditioned by reasonable conditions designed to assure compliance with the requirements and standards of this section. Such permit shall not be issued unless the administrator finds that such home occupation would not materially be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property in the zone or vicinity in which the property is located.

Exemptions. The following are exempt from the requirements of this section: bake sales, temporary home boutiques or bazaars for handcrafted items, parties for the display of domestic products and other like uses so long as the use does not operate for more than four days semiannually, or in violation of any other provisions of the Pateros Municipal Code.

Conditional Use Permit. A conditional use permit is required and must be granted for the following home occupation uses:

In considering the applications for home occupation conditional use permits, the city council shall consider the nature and conditions of all of the uses and structures, and no such home occupation conditional use permit shall be authorized unless the city council finds that authorizing such permit will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property in the zone or vicinity in which the property is located. In authorizing a home occupation conditional use permit, the city council may impose such additional requirements and conditions with respect to location, installation, construction, maintenance and operation of a home occupation that may be deemed necessary for the protection of other properties in the zone or vicinity or in the public interest.

The impacts of a proposed use shall be considered in determining whether the use is to be allowed, and may be considered in determining the conditions under which a land use permit or building permit will be granted. This process is not intended to permit uses that are prohibited within a given zoning district or for developments that are required to complete a SEPA checklist. Nothing in this section shall be construed to give any property owner a right to use any property in any manner that requires a land use permit unless such permit has first been granted and is in full force and effect pursuant to all conditions attached thereto.

Any new use or change in use, including home businesses, will require an impact assessment. Applicants will be required to submit a completed impact assessment checklist as part of the process of applying for a land use permit, building permit, or business license. The city shall use the impact assessment checklist as one means of notifying applicants of performance standards that may pertain to a given development proposal or permit application and providing guidance in meeting those standards.

Single-family dwellings are exempt from the impact assessment requirement. However, all uses, including single-family dwellings, must comply with the applicable performance and development standards.

In making a determination regarding impacts, the administrator or designated decision-making body shall consider the performance standards specified in Chapter 17.22. Decisions will be based on the information provided in the applicant's completed impact assessment checklist; the administrator or designated decision-making body may require additional information considered necessary to fully and fairly evaluate the impacts of the proposed use.

The applicant for a proposed use may use design features or other measures to mitigate impacts, where feasible. Examples of mitigation include buffering and limitations on hours of operation. Any mitigating measures required by the city shall be considered conditions of approval, and shall be reduced to writing and recorded, or entered on the face of a recorded plat or site plan map.

An application for the keeping of chickens and small mammals shall be submitted to the city along with an application fee as set forth in the adopted fee schedule. All such approved uses shall also be required to pay an annual fee in order to maintain compliance with this chapter of the Pateros Municipal Code.

All coops and runs shall be located within a side or rear yard. Coops shall not be allowed within the required front setback, not allowed within twenty-five (25) feet from any neighboring dwelling and at least ten (10) feet from side yard property lines. No setback is required from the rear property line or an alley.

All coops and runs shall be kept in a neat, sanitary condition so as to be free from offensive odors, fly breeding, dust, and general nuisances and shall be in compliance with health district regulations.

At no time shall the poultry or small mammals be allowed to run at large.

Poultry and small mammals shall be kept in a well-ventilated, enclosed coop constructed to protect the animals against varying weather conditions and predators.

No roosters allowed.

Slaughtering of chickens or small mammals shall be prohibited.