This overlay zone is to provide alternative zoning regulations that permit and encourage design flexibility, conservation and protection of natural critical area amenities, and innovation in residential developments to those regulations found in the underlying zone.

It is intended that a Planned Residential Development (PRD) will result in a more fully designed residential development than traditional subdivision development. The resulting development shall be done in a manner consonant with the public health, safety, and welfare illustrated in the specifically approved site design that provides all of the components of a fully developed residential neighborhood, such as open space, circulation, pre-determined building types and locations, natural feature protection, and utility services. A PRD application may combine a number of land use decisions such as critical areas protection, conditional use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project review process to encourage timely public hearings and decisions and to provide for more open space and transitional housing densities than is required or may be permitted between single-family and multi-family zones. The consolidation of permit reviews does not exempt applicant(s) from meeting the regulations and submitting the fees and applications normally required for the underlying permit processes. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this overlay zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses.

This overlay zone provides for the opportunity to create self-contained residential neighborhoods with a pre-determined variety of housing choices and without following a standard system of public streets and lot design, with allowances for mixed use, residential and neighborhood commercial developments that are not usually permitted in residential zones.

(Ord. 3332 § 2, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 10, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

A.

Common usable open space: Area within a PRD that is accessible and usable to all residents of the development and that is:

1.

Land that is unoccupied by nonrecreational buildings, parking areas, or traffic circulation roads;

2.

Land that is dedicated to recreational buildings, structures or facilities;

3.

Land that is dedicated to an open space purpose of the PRD such as preservation of natural features; or

4.

Land protected by the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection Ordinance (PAMC Title 15), other than buffer areas, may not be included as common usable open space for recreational purposes.

To be considered common usable open space for recreational purposes, the open space must be usable for specific or multi-purpose activities, be located on generally level land, be regularly shaped and contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet.

B.

Neighborhood density: The number of dwelling units per acre allowed by the underlying zone or zones.

C.

Planned Residential Development (PRD): A site-specific development that has been approved by the Hearing Examiner under the provisions of Chapter 17.19 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

D.

Recreational purpose: An express intent of a space design and development to service a particular healthful or aesthetic activity.

E.

Townsite block: A block of 450 or 500-foot by 300-foot dimension or a minimum of 3.1 acres as created by the original platting of the townsite of Port Angeles.

(Ord. 3548 § 11, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 2/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

PRDs may be established, subject to final approval of a proposal for a specific parcel or parcels of land in all residential districts and may include land that is zoned PBP. A PRD shall contain a minimum of 3.1 acres with densities permitted per the underlying zone or zones per section 17.19.060.

(Ord. 3548 § 11, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Residential building types in a PRD may vary from those permitted in the underlying zone or zones.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Conditional uses may be allowed similarly to those conditionally permitted in the underlying zone(s) or may include neighborhood commercial and commercial recreational uses that primarily serve the PRD residents.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

The approval of a PRD may include modifications in the requirements and standards of the underlying land use regulations of the zone in which the project is located subject to the limitations of this chapter. Any modification to the requirements and standards of the underlying zone must be specifically described in the application materials and be thoroughly reviewed to be included in the final PRD approval. No approval shall include a modification, variance or waiver of the exterior setback areas required by the underlying zones along the exterior property lines of the PRD, wetland buffer reduction standards of PAMC 15.24.070(3), or of the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program except as provided in Chapter 173-14 WAC.

(Ord. 3332 § 2, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2823 § 1, 7/15/1994; Ord. 2796 § 14, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

The following standards shall apply to all PRDs:

A.

All street and utility improvements shall be constructed to urban standards specified by the City of Port Angeles. Street widths may vary from widths required in the Subdivision Regulations. Interior streets shall be dedicated public streets. Streets intended to be dedicated to the City must meet minimum standards set forth in the City of Port Angeles Urban Standards and Guidelines Manual.

B.

All PRDs shall devote at least 30 percent of the gross area of the site to common usable open space, half of which must be used for recreational purposes and none of which will be credited in the setback areas required along the exterior property lines of the PRD. LID facilities may count towards the common usable open space not required for recreational purposes. Street rights-of-way, driveways, parking lots and utility structures shall not be counted as part of the common usable open space. Common usable open space shall be maintained as an integral part of the site and may not be segregated as a separate parcel or parcels unless such parcels are to be owned by a homeowners association. Community recreation facilities and recreation structures shall be included in calculating the area devoted to common usable open space.

C.

All PRDs shall provide for continuous and perpetual maintenance of common open space, common recreation facilities, private roads, utilities, parking areas and other similar development within the boundaries of the PRD in form and manner acceptable to the City.

D.

Platting shall be required for all projects that involve or contemplate the subdivision of land. Lots in a platted PRD may be sold to separate owners. No further subdivision of land within the PRD will be permitted unless a formal amendment to the PRD is approved.

E.

Conditional use permits shall be required for all projects that involve or contemplate conditional uses that may be allowed in the underlying zone(s). In addition to the conditional uses allowed in the underlying zone(s), neighborhood commercial and commercial recreational uses may be considered for conditional use permit(s) during the PRD approval process. No further conditional use permits except home occupations, will be permitted within the PRD unless a formal amendment to the PRD is approved.

F.

For any underlying land use regulatory process that is consolidated through the PRD overlay process, the criteria and development standards of that underlying land use process shall be met. Any subsequent land use decision made pursuant to an underlying land use regulatory process shall also require a formal amendment to the PRD.

G.

To encourage design flexibility, conservation of natural amenities, and innovations that result in a higher quality residential environment than traditional subdivisions, site planning and architectural review that address specific criteria are required of all development in the PRD. Where applicable, the design of PRDs shall accomplish the following to the greatest extent possible:

1.

Preserve unique physical features of the site including, but not limited to, creeks, wetlands, ravines, bluffs, lakes or ponds, shorelines, and forest areas consistent with Chapters 15.20 and 15.24 PAMC;

2.

Preserve scenic view corridors, both internal and external to the site;

3.

Provide recreation facilities including, but not limited to, bicycle or pedestrian paths, children's play areas and playfields; and

4.

The design of all open space areas and building structures shall be compatible with and complementary to the environment in which they are placed.

H.

All PRDs shall comply with the goals and policies of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. 3572 § 7, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3332 § 2, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Every PRD shall be allowed the density of the underlying zone or zones in which the site is located on the portions of the site exclusive of environmentally sensitive areas. Density credits for environmentally sensitive areas protected by Title 15 PAMC shall be allowed in addition to the base density calculated for the buildable area of the site per subsection 15.20.070.F and subsection 15.24.070.F.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004 Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2715 § 5, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

The procedure for approval of a PRD shall be composed of [as follows]:

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Final approval may only be granted after all conditions of preliminary approval have been met or bonded for by the applicant. No lots may be offered for sale prior to plat approval.

(Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3548 § 11, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2911 § 5 (part), 3/29/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.19.080 entitled "Pre-application review," which derived from: Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, adopted Jan. 29, 1993; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 13, 1991; and Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), adopted July 29, 1979.

The application for a PRD shall contain the following:

A.

The name, location and legal description of the proposed development, together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the recorded owners of the land and of the applicant and, if applicable, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any land surveyor, architect, planner, designer, or engineer responsible for the preparation of the plan, and of any authorized representative of the applicant.

B.

A narrative explaining the proposed use or uses of the land and building, including the proposed number of dwelling units by type, such as single-family detached, row housing, and apartments; information on any special features, conditions of which cannot be adequately shown on drawings; and an explanation of covenants, continuous maintenance provisions, and/or homeowners association for the project.

C.

A survey of the property showing existing features, including contours at five-foot intervals, existing buildings, structures, streets, utility easements, rights-of-way, environmentally sensitive areas, and existing land uses.

D.

A vegetation survey of the property by either: (a) an aerial photograph of the property in a scale acceptable to the City, that identifies significant groupings of trees and unusual or fine specimens of their species; or (b) a survey of all trees over 12 inches in trunk diameter measured at four feet above the ground; as determined by the Director of DCED, in those areas where improvements are proposed. General wooded areas where no improvements are proposed will require a vegetation survey containing the following elements:

1.

A mapping of the extent of the wooded areas with survey of perimeter trees only.

2.

A narrative regarding the types (species) and condition of the trees and under-story in the wooded area.

3.

Identification of trees that are unusual or fine specimens of their species.

4.

In general wooded areas where minor improvements are proposed, a survey of trees over 12 inches in trunk diameter measured at four feet above the ground will be required to a reasonable distance around the improvements.

E.

Preliminary site plans showing existing and proposed contours at five-foot intervals, location and dimensions of proposed buildings, open space, recreation areas, parking areas, circulation, landscape areas, subdivision platting and general arrangement.

F.

Detailed site statistics including, but not limited to:

1.

Total site area in both acres and square feet;

2.

Site coverage expressed in square feet and percentage of:

a.

Total footprint area of buildings for:

i.

Residential structures;

ii.

Non-residential structures.

b.

Roadway and sidewalk paved surfaces;

c.

Parking lot areas;

d.

Any areas paved with permeable paving systems;

3.

Total area in lots;

4.

Open space area:

a.

Common usable open space (must be 15 percent of site);

b.

Total area dedicated to open space (must be 30 percent of site);

5.

Number and location of off-street parking spaces;

6.

Number of residential units proposed;

7.

Total number of lots being created;

8.

Density of site expressed as residential units per acre.

G.

A preliminary plat, if applicable, pursuant to Chapter 58.17 RCW and Chapters 16.04 and 16.08 PAMC.

H.

If a developer elects to obtain additional density credits, the site plan application shall contain specific information relating to the additional density credit criteria of sections 15.20.070 and 15.24.070.

I.

Preliminary elevation and perspective drawings of project structures.

1.

Individual building footprints;

2.

Housing type and/or style proposed for each individual lot.

J.

A preliminary utilities plan, including fire hydrant locations.

K.

A preliminary storm drainage plan with calculation of impervious areas.

L.

A circulation plan showing all means of vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress to and from the site; size and location of driveways, streets, sidewalks, trails, and off-street parking spaces. Any new traffic control devices required for the safety of the project must be shown.

(Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3332 § 2, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2742 § 1, 1/29/1993; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.19.100 entitled "Routing and staff recommendations," which derived from: Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 13, 1991; and Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), adopted July 29, 1979.

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.19.110 entitled "Hearing Examiner public hearing—Scheduling and notice," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 11, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 13, 1991; and Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), adopted July 29, 1979.

The Hearing Examiner's decision for approval, denial, or approval with modifications or conditions, shall be in written form based upon compliance with section 17.19.050 and the following criteria:

A.

The proposed development will comply with the policies of the comprehensive plan and further attainment of the objectives and goals of the comprehensive plan.

B.

The proposed development will, through the improved utilization of open space, natural topography, transitional housing densities and integrated circulation systems, create a residential environment of higher quality than that normally achieved by traditional development of a subdivision.

C.

The proposed development will be compatible with adjacent, existing, and future developments.

D.

All necessary municipal utilities, services and facilities, existing and proposed, are adequate to serve the proposed development.

E.

Internal streets serving the proposed development are adequate to serve anticipated traffic levels and the street system of the proposed development is functionally connected by an improved collector street to at least one improved arterial street.

F.

If the development is planned to occur in phases, each phase shall meet the requirements of a complete development.

(Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3548 § 11, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2911 § 5 (part), 3/29/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Editor's note— Ord. 3548 § 11, adopted Jan. 5, 2016, deleted § 17.19.130 entitled "City Council action—Preliminary development plans", which derived from: Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 2861, adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2657, adopted Dec. 13, 1991; and Ord. 2038, adopted July 29, 1979.

Application for final approval of a PRD that involves subdivision of the underlying property shall be submitted within five years of preliminary PRD approval. An application for final review of a PRD that does not involve a subdivision of the underlying property shall be submitted within two years of the preliminary development plan approval; provided, that for phased PRD's, each phase shall have an additional one-year period for final approval; and provided further, that an applicant may apply to the Hearing Examiner, and the Hearing Examiner may approve, one or more one-year extensions as the Hearing Examiner may deem appropriate. The site must be under one ownership prior to final approval by the Hearing Examiner, and the application for final approval must be made by the owners of the entire site. The application shall include the following:

A.

A title report showing record ownership of the parcel or parcels upon which the PRD is to be developed.

B.

Adequate assurance for the retention and continued maintenance of common open space, recreation facilities and recreation structures. If development is to be done in phases, each phase must meet the requirements of this section.

C.

Adequate assurance for the retention and continued maintenance of environmentally sensitive areas and their buffers. If development is to be done in phases, each phase must meet the requirement of this section.

D.

Final development plans that shall be in compliance with the approved preliminary development plans.

E.

The final plat, if applicable, pursuant to Chapter 58.17 RCW and Chapters 16.04 and 16.08 PAMC.

F.

Development schedule.

G.

Bond or other form of security acceptable to the City in a sufficient amount to complete the project or submitted phase, as determined by the City.

H.

Covenants, conditions and restrictions and/or homeowners' association agreement.

(Ord. 3548 § 11, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 4, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3441 § 7, 11/15/2011; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2919, 6/14/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.19.160 entitled "Final action," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 11, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 2911 § 5 (part), adopted Mar. 29, 1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 13, 1991; and Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), adopted July 29, 1979.

The Building Division shall issue building permits for buildings and structures that conform with the approved final development plans for the PRD and with all other applicable City and state ordinances and regulations. The Building Division shall issue a certificate of occupancy for completed nonresidential buildings or structures that conform to requirements of the approved final development plans and all other applicable City and state ordinances and regulations for such occupancies. The construction and development of all common usable open spaces, including recreational facilities, and other public improvements of each project phase must be completed before any certificates of occupancy will be issued except when bonds or other acceptable forms of security are deposited assuring the completion of such facilities within six months of approval of final PRD.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 4(Att. D), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.19.180 entitled "Modifications after final approval," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 11, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 13, 1991; and Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), adopted July 29, 1979.