Pateros City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
12 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT STANDARDS
§ 17.12.010 Generally.
The following districts are established. For each district, the allowed, conditional and planned development uses are shown in Table A, set out at the end of this chapter. Required setback, height, density, lot coverage, and other requirements are shown in Table B, set out at the end of this chapter. Parking requirements are listed in Chapter 17.16.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2 (part), 1997; Ord. 722 § 1(Q), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019)
§ 17.12.020 Single-family residential (R-1).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide low to medium density residential use.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A. In general, allowed uses shall include single-family and accessory dwellings and uses, home occupations, parks and adult and family day care. Prohibited uses include short-term vacation rentals, duplexes and multifamily uses, and all commercial (except home occupations) and industrial uses.
C.
Density. Density shall be from one to five dwelling units per acre.
D.
Signs. In this district, the following signs shall be permitted:
E.
Development Standards. New multi-lot single-family residential uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of common trash areas and other common service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Common parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. Such landscaping, when required, must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning agency, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. All stormwater collection, retention and disposal shall be done in compliance with the current Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall recommend the measures be required as part of the approval or conditional approval of the development and implemented through building or other development permit applications to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(1), 1997; Ord. 706 § 1(A) (part), 2013; Ord. 722 § 1(R)–(U), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019; Ord. 807 § 2(B), 2023)
§ 17.12.030 Waterfront residential (R-1-A).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide high-quality low to medium density residential use in areas with waterfront lots, and to encourage larger view corridors by requiring larger lot sizes.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be the same as shown in Table A. In general, allowed uses shall include single-family and accessory dwellings and uses, including home occupations, nightly rentals, parks and adult and family day care. Prohibited uses include duplexes and other multifamily residential uses, and all commercial, except nightly rentals, and industrial uses.
C.
Density. Density shall be from one to four dwelling units per acre.
D.
Signs. In this district, the following signs shall be permitted:
E.
Development Standards. New multi-lot single-family residential uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of common trash areas and other common service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Common parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. Such landscaping, when required, must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning agency, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. All stormwater collection, retention and disposal shall be done in compliance with the current Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall recommend the measures be required as part of the approval or conditional approval of the development and implemented through building or other development permit applications to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(2), 1997; Ord. 706 § 1(A) (part), 2013; Ord. 722 § 1(V)–(Y), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019)
§ 17.12.040 Mixed-family residential (R-2).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the mixed-family residential designation is to provide for the development of a mixture of housing needs that vary from low to medium densities. This district allows single-family, duplex and multifamily residential dwellings and uses; however, multifamily dwellings and uses are required to have larger minimum lot sizes to preserve an overall density between that of the single-family residential district and the multifamily residential district.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A, Allowed Uses, set out at the end of this chapter. In general, allowed uses shall include single-family and accessory dwellings, duplexes, home occupations, adult family homes, family and mini day care and day care centers and parks. Multifamily dwellings and uses (including manufactured home parks) shall be allowed by planned development. All commercial, except day care centers, and industrial uses shall be prohibited.
C.
Density. The overall density is between that of the single-family residential district and the multifamily residential district and shall not exceed fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre.
D.
Signs. In this district, the following signs shall be permitted:
1.
One name plate or home occupation sign for each dwelling unit, not more than three square feet in area;
2.
One temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property on which it is located, of not more than six square feet in area;
3.
Repealed by Ord. 706;
4.
One temporary sign advertising the sale of a tract of land or subdivision of lots within a development. Such sign shall not be more than thirty-two (32) square feet in area, and shall be located so as not to create a visual barrier from any street.
5.
No signs in this district shall be self-illuminated.
E.
Development Standards. Multifamily dwellings and uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of common trash areas and other common service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Common parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. Such landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning agency, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. All stormwater collection, retention and disposal shall be done in compliance with the current Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall recommend the measures be required as part of the approval or conditional approval of the development and implemented through a building or other development permit application to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(3), 1997; Ord. 706 § 1(A) (part), 2013; Ord. 722 § 1(Z)–(EE), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019; Ord. 807 § 2(C), 2023)
§ 17.12.050 Multifamily residential (R-3).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for the development of higher density residential uses. Density shall not exceed eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A, Allowed Uses, set out at the end of this chapter. In general, allowed uses shall include single, multiple and accessory dwellings, duplexes, multifamily uses, home occupations, adult family homes, family and mini day cares, day care centers, retirement homes and parks. All commercial, except for day care centers, and industrial uses are prohibited.
C.
Signs. In this district, the following signs shall be permitted:
1.
One name plate or home occupation sign for each dwelling unit, not more than three square feet in area;
2.
One temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property on which it is located, of not more than six square feet in area;
3.
Repealed by Ord. 706;
4.
One temporary sign advertising the sale of a tract of land or subdivision of lots within a development. Such sign shall not be more than thirty-two (32) square feet in area, and shall be located so as not to create a visual barrier from any street.
D.
Development Standards. Multifamily dwellings and uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of trash areas and other service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. If parking is to be located in the front yard area of the lot, then landscaped buffers must be included between the street and such parking areas. Such landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning commission, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall approve or conditionally approve a building permit application to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(4), 1997; Ord. 706 § 1(A) (part), 2013; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019; Ord. 807 § 2(D), 2023)
§ 17.12.060 Central business district (CBD).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for present and future retail, wholesale and tourist commercial activities. The central business district is the commercial center of Pateros.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A, Allowed Uses, set out at the end of this chapter. In general, allowed uses shall include retail stores, motels/hotels and other overnight accommodations, professional offices, laundromats, restaurants, and cafes. Residential uses shall be limited to second stories or above.
C.
Development Standards. All uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of trash areas and other service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. If parking is to be located in the front yard area of the lot, then landscaped buffers must be included between the street and such parking areas. Such landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning commission, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall approve or conditionally approve a building permit application to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(5), 1997; Ord. 650 § 1, 2006; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019; Ord. 807 § 2(E), 2023)
§ 17.12.090 Light industrial district (LI).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for existing and future light industrial uses.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A. In general, allowed uses shall include light industrial uses such as truck or bus terminals, automobile wrecking yards, wholesale trade, commercial storage, heavy equipment storage and fruit processing facilities. Residential uses shall be prohibited on the ground floor of structures.
C.
Development Standards. Commercial, industrial and mixed uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of trash areas and other service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. Such landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning agency, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. All stormwater collection, retention and disposal shall be done in compliance with the current Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.
3.
All industrial uses which are on property abutting a residential or commercial district shall be either wholly enclosed within a building or shall be screened from view by a sight-obscuring fence or hedge at least six feet high. This shall include storage of materials, trash areas, and other service areas.
4.
Access from a public street to industrial uses in this zone shall be located as to minimize traffic congestion and avoid directing truck traffic through residential or commercial areas.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall recommend the measures be required as part of the approval or conditional approval of the development and implemented through a building or other development permit application to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(8), 1997; Ord. 722 § 1(GG)–(JJ), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019)
§ 17.12.095 Mixed-use (MU).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide for a mixture of compatible light industrial, commercial, recreational and limited residential uses.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A. In general, allowed uses shall include all uses allowed in the central business district, other commercial uses which rely on larger lots (e.g., building supplies) or include outdoor storage as well as higher intensity uses such as car dealerships, mini-storage units, automobile repair establishments, farm supply stores, lumber yards, and car washes. Light industrial uses such as wholesale trade, commercial storage, heavy equipment storage and agricultural products and leather processing facilities are also allowed. Recreational vehicle parks are allowed with a planned development and residential uses are limited to the second story of buildings or above.
C.
Development Standards. All uses in this district shall meet the following standards:
1.
Visual screening of trash areas and other service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash. Parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. Such landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process. Such plans shall be reviewed by the planning agency, which shall make recommendation for approval, modification, or denial. Final approval of such landscape plans shall be by the administrator.
2.
Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. All stormwater collection, retention and disposal shall be done in compliance with the current Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington.
3.
All industrial uses on property abutting unincorporated lands or a commercial or recreational use shall be either wholly enclosed within a building or shall be screened from view by a sight-obscuring fence or hedge at least six feet high. This shall include storage of materials, trash areas, and other service areas.
The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall recommend the measures be required as part of the approval or conditional approval of the development and implemented through a building or other development permit application to assure compliance with these standards.
(Ord. 722 § 1(KK), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019; Ord. 807 § 2(F), 2023)
§ 17.12.100 Public use (PU).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this district is to preserve and provide lands for those community facilities (including parks, museums, marinas, etc.) and utilities which are of cultural, physical or economic benefit to the city and its residents and visitors.
B.
Allowed Uses. Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Table A, Allowed Uses, set out at the end of this chapter. In general, uses such as parks, RV parks, playgrounds, boat launches, or city facilities such as the City Hall, fire hall or sewer plant will be allowed. Private residential or commercial development shall be prohibited.
TABLE A DISTRICT USE CHART | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use District Abbreviation | |||||
A | = | Allowed use | R-1 | = | Single-family residential |
C | = | Conditional use | R-1-A | = | Waterfront residential |
AP | = | Administrative permit | R-2 | = | Mixed-family residential |
Blank | = | Prohibited | R-3 | = | Multifamily residential |
CBD | = | Central business district | |||
LI | = | Light industrial district | |||
MU | = | Mixed-use | |||
PU | = | Public use | |||
Table A ALLOWED USES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use | R-1 R-1-A | R-2 | R-3 | CBD | I | MU | PU |
Amusement | |||||||
Bowling alleys | A | A | A | ||||
Recreational vehicle park | PD | PD | PD | ||||
Gyms, exercise facilities | A | A | A | ||||
Parks | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Theaters | A | A | |||||
General | |||||||
Accessory structures | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Chickens and small mammals (see Section 17.04.180) | A | A | A | ||||
Storage containers | AP | AP | A | A | A | ||
Community Services | |||||||
Animal shelters | A | A | A | ||||
Cemetery | A | A | |||||
Churches | A | A | A | A | |||
Community center, meeting hall, fraternal organizations | A | A | C | ||||
Convalescent centers | A | A | |||||
Day care—family | A | A | A | ||||
Day care—mini | AP | AP | A | ||||
Day care center | AP | A | A | ||||
Fire, police stations | A | A | A | A | |||
Funeral homes | A | A | A | ||||
Halfway houses | A | A | |||||
Hospitals | A | A | A | A | |||
Libraries | A | A | A | ||||
Museums, art galleries | A | A | |||||
Museums, nonprofit historical | A | A | A | ||||
Preschools | A | A | A | A | |||
Schools, grades 1—12 | A | A | A | ||||
Schools, junior colleges, vocational | A | A | A | ||||
Manufacturing | |||||||
Apparel and accessories | A | A | A | ||||
Bakery (wholesale) | A | A | A | ||||
Beverage industry | A | A | |||||
Canning/packaging food | A | A | |||||
Cement/concrete plants | A | A | |||||
Confectionery | A | A | A | ||||
Drugs | A | A | |||||
Electric components | A | A | |||||
Fabricated structural metal products | A | A | |||||
Food processing | A | A | |||||
Furniture | A | A | |||||
Fur processing and taxidermy | A | A | |||||
Glass, pottery, related | A | A | |||||
Leather tanning | A | A | |||||
Machinery and equipment | A | A | |||||
Meat, poultry, dairy products, excluding slaughterhouses | A | A | |||||
Paperboard containers | A | A | |||||
Plastic assembly | A | A | |||||
Prefabricated wood products | A | A | |||||
Printing, publishing | A | A | A | ||||
Rubber products | A | A | |||||
Sawmills, planing mills | A | A | |||||
Sheet metal | A | A | |||||
Stone products | A | A | |||||
Welding | A | A | |||||
Mining/Refining | |||||||
Asphalt materials | C | C | |||||
Rock crushing | C | C | |||||
Mining, including sand and gravel | C | C | |||||
Parking | |||||||
Public/commercial parking lots (see development standards for applicable zoning district) | A | A | A | A | |||
Residential | |||||||
Single-family dwelling | A | A | A | A1 | A1 | ||
Accessory dwelling units | AP | AP | AP | AP1 | AP1 | AP1 | AP |
Duplex | A | A | A1 | A1 | |||
Multifamily dwelling | PD | A | A1 | PD | |||
Multifamily uses | PD | A | PD | ||||
Retirement home | PD | A | |||||
Short-term vacation rentals (prohibited in R-1) | AP | AP | AP | ||||
Retail Trade | |||||||
Animal clinic/hospital | A | A | |||||
Antique store | A | A | A | ||||
Arts and crafts supply | A | A | A | ||||
Auto, trailer or mobile home sales | A | A | |||||
Auto repair shops | A | A | |||||
Auto body/paint shops | A | A | |||||
Auto parts—retail | A | A | A | ||||
Auto towing | A | A | |||||
Auto wrecking yards | C | C | |||||
Beauty, barber shops | A | A | |||||
Bed and breakfasts | AP | AP | AP | A | |||
Books, office supplies | A | A | A | ||||
Clothing stores | A | A | A | ||||
Car wash | A | A | A | ||||
Department, discount store | A | A | A | ||||
Farm machinery, heavy equipment | A | A | |||||
Farmers market | A | A | A | A | |||
Farm supplies | A | A | |||||
Financial institutions | A | A | A | ||||
Fuel, oil distributor | A | A | |||||
Furniture, appliances | A | A | A | ||||
Glass | A | A | |||||
Grocery stores | A | A | A | ||||
Hardware, garden | A | A | A | ||||
Heating, plumbing | A | A | |||||
Heavy equipment storage, maintenance and repair | A | A | |||||
Hotels, motels, inns and lodges other than bed and breakfasts | A | A | |||||
Insurance agencies | A | A | A | ||||
Kennels | A | A | |||||
Laundries, laundromats | A | A | A | ||||
Liquor stores | A | A | A | ||||
Lumber yards | A | A | |||||
Marina or other water-related commercial uses | A | A | A | ||||
Medical/dental offices and clinics | C | A | A | A | |||
Motorcycle sales and repair | A | A | |||||
Nursery (garden) | A | A | |||||
Paint—retail | A | A | A | ||||
Professional office building | A | A | A | ||||
Real estate offices | A | A | A | ||||
Recycling drop-off center (enclosed containers only) | C | A | A | A | A | ||
Recycling center | C | C | |||||
Repairs—small appliances | A | A | |||||
Upholstery | A | A | |||||
Small engine repair | A | A | |||||
Residential mini-storage | A | A | |||||
Restaurants, cafes, bars, and similar | A | A | A | ||||
Service station—no repair services | A | A | A | ||||
Service stations with repair services | A | A | |||||
Shoe repair | A | A | A | ||||
Condominiums | PD | PD | A1 | A1 | |||
Waste material processing, junk handling | C | C | |||||
Transportation and Utilities | |||||||
Bus terminals | A | A | A | ||||
Truck terminals | A | A | |||||
Telephone switching offices | A | A | A | ||||
Electrical substations | A | A | |||||
Wholesale Trade and Storage | |||||||
Wholesale trade | A | A | |||||
Bulk storage facilities | A | A | |||||
Commercial storage | A | A | |||||
1 Residential units not permitted on ground floor. |
Table B SETBACKS AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zone | Max. Lot Cover5 | Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) | Front Setback3 | Side Setback3 | Rear Setback3 | Min. Width | Max. Height6 |
R-1 | 50% | 6,000 | 20'2 | 5' Pri.4 5' Acc. | 25' Pri. 5' Acc. | 50' | 35' |
R-1-A | 50% | 8,000 | 20'2 | 5' Pri. 5' Acc. | 25' Pri. 5' Acc. | 50' | 35' |
R-2 | 60% | SFD: 6,000 Duplex: 10,000 Multi: 10,000/1,5001 | 20'2 | 5' Pri. 5' Acc. | 25' Pri. 5' Acc. | 50' | 35' |
R-3 | 75% | SFD: 5,000 Duplex: 6,500 Multi: 6,500/1,5001 | 20'2 | 5' Pri. 5' Acc. | 25' Pri. 5' Acc. | 40' | 35' |
CBD | 100% | 2,500 | 0' | 0' | 5' All | 25' | 50' |
I | 90% | 2,500 | 5' All | 0' | 5' All | 25' | 50' |
MU | 90% | 2,500 | 5' All | 0' | 5' All | 25' | 50' |
PU | 90% | 2,500 | 5' All | 0' | 5' All | 25' | 50' |
1 In the R-2 district, multifamily dwellings shall provide ten thousand (10,000) square feet for first unit and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for each additional unit, to a maximum of fifteen (15) units per acre. In the R-3 district, multifamily dwellings shall provide six thousand five hundred (6,500) square feet for first unit and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for each additional unit, to a maximum of eighteen (18) units per acre. | |
2 Applies to all buildings which require a building permit. Smaller structures which are exempt from building permit requirements shall have a five-foot setback. | |
3 Lot lines shall be determined as follows: | |
Front: the front lot line shall be the property line separating the lot from the street upon which a building has its official address. For corner lots, the front lot setback shall apply to all street-fronting sides of the lot. | |
Rear: the rear lot line shall be the property line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of a triangular, pentagonal or similarly shaped lot, a line ten (10) feet in length within the lot parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line shall be the rear lot line. | |
Side: the side lot lines shall be any property lines which are not a front or rear lot line. | |
4 Primary structure. Includes all residential, commercial or industrial buildings. | |
5 Includes required off-street parking areas if covered with impervious surface. | |
6 Building heights are regulated in shoreline jurisdiction under the Pateros Shoreline Master Program. | |
(Ord. 97-550 § 2(9), 1997; Ord. 722 § 1(LL), (MM), 2014; Ord. 771 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2019; Ord. 97-550 § 4 (part), 1997; Ord. 722 § 1(NN), 2014; Ord. 807 § 2(G), 2023; Ord. 722 § 1(OO), 2014)