This Zoning Code is adopted for the following purposes:

A.

To implement the requirements of the State Growth Management Act of 1990 through the goals, policies, and objectives of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan by dividing the City into zones restricting and regulating therein the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration, and use of buildings, structures and land for residential, business, commercial, manufacturing, public, and other specified uses.

B.

To maintain the stability of residential, commercial, manufacturing, public and mixed use areas within the City, and to promote the orderly and appropriate development of such areas.

C.

To regulate the intensity of use of lots and parcels of land, and to determine the spaces surrounding buildings necessary to provide adequate light, air, privacy, and access to property.

D.

To sustain natural landscapes, corridors, and habitats for fish and wildlife and to provide relief from the urban landscape within the community through the designation of open space areas.

E.

To limit congestion in the public streets and to protect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare by providing for off-street parking standards for motor vehicles, the loading and unloading of commercial vehicles, public transit access, and pedestrian safety.

F.

To establish building lines and the location of buildings designed for residential, commercial, manufacturing, public, or other mixed uses within such lines.

G.

To prevent the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures and to preserve existing unusual, unique, and interesting features of the natural landscape so far as is possible and appropriate in each zone by regulating the use and the bulk of buildings in relation to the land surrounding them.

H.

To provide protection from fire, explosion, noxious fumes, and other hazards and to maintain the quality of life in the interest of public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare by establishing minimum level of service standards throughout the City.

I.

To prevent such additions to, and alteration or remodeling of, existing buildings or structures as would not comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed hereunder.

J.

To prohibit uses, buildings, or structures which are incompatible with the character of the permitted uses within specified zones.

K.

To conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the City.

L.

To encourage the preservation of historic or culturally significant sites and structures throughout the City.

M.

To define and to limit the powers and duties of the administrative officers and bodies as provided herein and to protect the private property rights of landowners from arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory actions.

N.

To improve the variety, quality, availability, and affordability of the housing opportunities in the City.

O.

To avoid or mitigate significant adverse impacts such as hazardous materials, air and water pollution, noise, traffic, outside storage, large structures, and public safety problems which can be associated with specific land uses and thereby reduce conflicts between adjacent land uses.

P.

To identify what development should take place in each zone to accomplish the desired urban design as defined by the City's land use planning policies and regulations.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

The zones in this Zoning Code are established for the following purposes:

A.

R7 Zone. This is a mixed density residential zone intended to provide a diverse mix of infill housing and single-household residential neighborhoods that historically consisted of predominantly single-household dwellings on standard townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally related to a a diverse mix of lower and middle density residential environments may also be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the original townsite residential neighborhoods, following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 450 or 500-foot blocks with 50-foot by 140-foot lots and usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City.

B.

R9 Zone. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve urban single-household residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-household dwellings on larger than standard townsite-size lots. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-household residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's single-household residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear street system of non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, minimum 75-foot front lot lines, and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land.

C.

R11 Zone. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve suburban sized single-household residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-household dwellings on larger than standard sized townsite-sized lots, while maintaining densities at or more than four dwelling units per acre. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-household residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear street system of non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, minimum 75-foot front lot lines, and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land.

D.

RTP Overlay Zone. This is a mixed density residential zone intended predominantly for state regulated manufactured structure occupancies, and the area is regarded as essentially residential in character. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's small lot, single-household, manufactured home parks, following an irregular urban land use pattern of private access roads and minimum 3,500 square foot lots.

E.

RMD Zone. This is a medium density residential zone, which allows a mix of single-household dwellings, duplexes and apartments at a minimum density greater than single-household neighborhoods but less than the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also intended to be less restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's lower density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at twice the density of the City's basic single-household residential neighborhoods) with direct access on an arterial street, and serving as a transitional use between low density residential uses and commercial/industrial uses.

F.

RHD Zone. This is a high density residential zone for multi-family structures. Compatible uses may be allowed on conditional use permits, but the zone is still regarded as a residential area, where commercial enterprises are not generally felt to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City.

G.

PRD Overlay Zone. This overlay zone is to provide alternative zoning regulations which permit and encourage design flexibility, conservation and protection of natural critical areas, and innovation in residential developments to those regulations found in the underlying zone. It is intended that a Planned Residential Development will result in a residential environment of higher quality than traditional lot-by-lot development by use of a design process which includes within the site design all the components of a residential neighborhood, such as open space, circulation, building types, and natural features, in a manner consonant with the public health, safety, and welfare. It is also intended that a Planned Residential Development may combine a number of land use decisions such as 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 residential zones of differing density. 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 variety of housing choices without following a standard system of public streets and lot design and with allowances for mixed use, residential and commercial developments not usually permitted in residential zones.

H.

CO Zone. This is a commercial zone intended for those business, office, administrative, or professional uses which do not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather provide a service to clients, the provision of which does not create high traffic volumes, involve extended hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be detrimental to adjacent residential areas. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to single-household residential uses are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for small lot, transitional uses between residential neighborhoods and commercial districts with direct access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development.

I.

CN Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for businesses which are of the type providing the goods and services for the day-to-day needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Businesses in this zone should be located and designed to encourage both pedestrian and vehicular access and to be compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to multi-family residential uses are allowed. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for small commercial districts serving individual residential neighborhoods with direct access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development.

J.

CSD Zone. This is a commercial zone that is slightly less restrictive than the CN zone. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for large lot, commercial uses serving much of the City with direct access on an arterial street. Businesses in this zone occur on sites of varying sizes and should be located on arterial streets of sufficient size and design standards to accommodate greater automobile and truck traffic. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed.

K.

CA Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for business serving the entire City and needing an arterial location because of the nature of the business or intensity of traffic generated by the business. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for automobile oriented, commercial uses with direct access on a principal arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic.

L.

CBD Zone. This is a mixed use zone intended to strengthen and preserve the area commonly known as the downtown for major retail, service, financial, and other commercial operations that serve the entire community, the regional market, and tourists. This zone has standards to improve pedestrian access and amenities and to increase public enjoyment of the shoreline. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for high density, pedestrian oriented, commercial uses located in the center of the City with direct access to mass transit services, design standards for compatible commercial development, and support for public parking and business improvements.

M.

CR Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for large land intensive commercial uses that provide retail services to a regional market. These types of commercial uses provide a multiplicity of goods and services in a single location and therefore require large areas for the building and parking. Such uses do not follow the basic land use pattern of the of the traditional townsite and are not typically pedestrian oriented. This zone offers vehicular access from major transportation corridors.

N.

IM Zone. This is an industrial zone intended to preserve industrial areas in the harbor for marine industrial uses, which are characterized as water-dependent or water related. Because there is a very limited amount of shorelands adjacent to the Port Angeles Harbor, a zone that allows for mixed uses that do not adversely impact each other can maximize potential water-dependent, water related, and water enjoyment uses of the harbor without excluding either industrial or nonindustrial uses being intermixed. Certain commercial, residential, public, and other mixed uses may be appropriately located in this zone, and therefore heavy industrial manufacturing uses, which have significant nuisance factors, shall not be located in this zone.

O.

IP Zone. This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas for office, commercial and industrial uses devoid of exterior nuisances in a planned, campus-like setting. Permitted uses are devoid of exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water pollution, and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non-industrial property, and do not have an exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of office, commercial and industrial uses typically involve the need for a large campus-like site with amenities suitable for mixed use developments and buffering measures to reduce the impact of large scale development on adjacent uses. While industrial and commercial uses that are devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed, vehicle service stations with petroleum products and entertainment businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses, and a variety of maintenance and repair shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for mixed industrial and commercial uses with direct access on an arterial street, design standards for high density, pedestrian oriented, mixed uses located adjacent to major transportation facilities, design standards for compatible mixed industrial and commercial development, and support for private parking and business improvements.

P.

IL Zone. This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas for industrial uses which are largely devoid of exterior nuisances in close proximity to airports and highways. Permitted uses are largely devoid of exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water pollution, and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non-industrial property, and do not have an exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of industrial uses typically involve the manufacture of finished products from pre-fabricated materials, product wholesaling, and material storage. Buffering measures to reduce the impact of industrial uses on nearby residential uses may be required. While industrial and commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed, vehicle service stations with petroleum products and entertainment businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses, and a variety of maintenance and repair shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for light industrial uses with direct access on an arterial street, design standards for greater truck traffic, and buffers for nonindustrial uses.

Q.

IH Zone. This is the least restrictive industrial zone intended to be the area in which heavy industry could develop causing the least impact on other land uses. Significant adverse impacts can be expected from permitted industrial uses that involve hazardous materials, noise, air and water pollution, shift work around the clock, entertainment businesses with adult-only activities, and outside storage yards and manufacturing activities. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for heavy industrial uses with direct access to major transportation facilities, design standards for greater truck traffic, and buffers for nonindustrial uses unless deemed impractical.

R.

PBP Zone. This is a zoning designation for publicly-owned property, or property less suitable for development by reason of its topography, geology, or some unusual condition or situation. Much of the land so designated may best be left as "green belts". Except for low density private residential uses, permitted uses are mostly public utilities and large civic facilities. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for public facilities, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas where public interests are directly involved and with allowances for very low density private residential use, subject to environmental impact mitigation.

S.

Home occupation permit. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that an occupation or business undertaken within a primary or accessory structure located in a residential use district is incidental and subordinate to the primary use and is compatible with the existing neighborhood. This special use permit provides allowances for business activities taking place within a residential use.

T.

Reserved.

U.

Adult entertainment use. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that adult entertainment businesses are appropriately located and operated within the City of Port Angeles, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety and welfare. This chapter provides procedures and regulations for specific adult-only business activities.

V.

Retail stand permit. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that retail stands are appropriately located in the commercial and public areas, are compatible with the uses allowed in such areas, and are conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare, and to promote the diversity of retail stand activity. This special use provides procedures and regulations for business activities taking place outside a building or on public property.

W.

Junkyard conditional use. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that junk yards are appropriately located, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety and welfare. This chapter provides for junk yards to be permitted through the conditional use permit process.

(Ord. 3728 § 5(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 7, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3548 § 1, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 1, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2553 § 1, 12/2/1989; Ord. 2511 § 1, 10/4/1988; Ord. 2483 § 1 (part), 3/23/1988; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 2329 § 1 (part), 3/11/1985; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part), 7/4/1984; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984; Ord. 2109 § 2, 12/7/1980; Ord. 2103 § 2, 10/18/1980; Ord. 2070 § 1 (part), 3/29/1980; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

For the purpose of these regulations the City of Port Angeles is divided into 22 zoning classifications as follows:

*Sections 17.44 and 17.45 were added pursuant to Ordinance 3293, 8/31/2007

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 part, 3/17/1995; Ord. 2798 § 2, 2/25/1994; Ord. 2715 § 2, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 2 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A zoning map, showing the location and the boundaries of the various zones in the City, shall be established as the Official Zoning Map and shall be an integral part of these Zoning Regulations. The Zoning Map shall be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, and the land use designations on the Zoning Map shall be at the same or lesser intensity of uses and impacts on surrounding uses as the Comprehensive Plan Map. Where the zoning land use designation is at a lesser intensity than the comprehensive plan designation, a rezone may be granted if circumstances have been shown to be changed and the public use and interest is served. Where the zoning land use designation is at a greater intensity than the comprehensive plan designation, a rezone consistent with the comprehensive plan must be obtained before new development will be permitted.

(Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 2 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

(Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/2001; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

In the construction of the City's Zoning Regulations, the rules and definitions contained in this section shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.

A.

Words used in the present tense shall include the future; words used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular.

B.

The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.

C.

The word "may" is permissive.

D.

The word "lot" shall include the words "piece" and "parcel"; the word "building" includes all other structures of every kind regardless of similarity to buildings; and the phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for," "designed for," "intended for," "maintained for," and "occupied for."

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Accessory building. See "Building, accessory."

B.

Accessory use. The subordinate and incidental use of land or buildings on a lot. A use is to be considered accessory when it occupies less than 50 percent of a building's or lot's total square footage.

C.

Accessory dwelling unit (ADU). See "Dwelling unit, accessory."

D.

Adult family home. A dwelling of a person or persons who are providing personal care, room, and board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services and who are licensed by the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 70.128 RCW and Chapter 388.76 WAC (Adult family home regulations).

E.

Affordable housing. Residential housing available for sale or rent that requires a monthly housing cost, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than 30 percent of the income of an eligible household. An eligible household is one with a total household income no greater than 80 percent of the Clallam County median income as reported by the Washington State Office of Financial Management.

F.

Alley. A public right-of-way which provides service access to abutting property. For the purpose of an alley-street subdivision configuration, lot frontage along an alley is sufficient to satisfy the minimum lot frontage requirement.

G.

Alley-street subdivision. A subdivision of a standard City lot that results in one lot with street frontage and one lot with exclusively alley frontage.

H.

Amendment. A change in language of the zoning text which is an official part of these Zoning Regulations.

I.

Animal care. Any commercial facility where house pets are groomed, trained, boarded (including pet day care), provided medical treatment (such as veterinary clinics and animal hospitals), or sheltered for adoption. The use does not include kennels. The use is primarily indoors and may include limited, ancillary outdoor space. Retail sales may be incidental.

J.

Animal husbandry, commercial. The care and raising of animals, particularly farm animals, for agricultural or other commercial purposes, provided that this shall not include non-commercial animal husbandry, private horse stables, up to three dogs and cats which are not house pets, or house pets.

K.

Animal husbandry, non-commercial. The care and raising of animals for non-commercial purposes, provided that this shall not include private non-commercial horse stables, kennels, up to three dogs and cats which are not house pets, or house pets.

L.

Antenna. Any pole, panel, rod, reflection disc including satellite earth station antenna as defined by 47 CFR Sections 1.4000 and 25.104, or similar device used for the transmission and/or reception of radio frequency signals.

M.

Antenna support structure. Any building or structure other than a tower which can be used for location of telecommunications facilities.

N.

Applicant. Any person that applies for approval from the City.

O.

Application. The process by which the owner of a parcel of land within the City submits a request to develop, construct, build, modify, erect or use such parcel of land. "Application" includes all written documentation, verbal statements, and representations, in whatever form or forum, made by an applicant to the City concerning such a request.

P.

Articulation. The giving of emphasis to architectural elements (like windows, balconies, entries, etc.) that create a complementary pattern or rhythm, dividing large buildings into smaller identifiable pieces.

Q.

Articulation interval. The measure of articulation, the distance before architectural elements repeat.

R.

Artisan manufacturing. Production of goods by the use of hand tools or small-scale, light mechanical equipment occurring solely within an enclosed building where such production requires no outdoor operations or storage, and where the production, operations, and storage of materials related to production occupy no more than one building on a lot. Typical uses have negligible negative impact on surrounding properties and may include uses such as, but not limited to, woodworking and cabinet shops, ceramic studios, jewelry manufacturing and similar types of arts and crafts, makers spaces, production of alcohol and food processing.

S.

Assisted living facility. Any home or other institution that provides housing, basic services, and assumes general responsibility for the safety and well-being of the residents (for seven or more residents) and may also provide domiciliary care consistent with Chapter 142, laws of 2004 in Chapter 18.20.020 RCW.

T.

Attainable housing. Residential housing available for sale or rent that requires a monthly housing cost, including utilities other than telephone, of no more than 30 percent of the net income of an eligible household. For purposes of the preceding sentence, an eligible household is one with a total net household income no greater than 120 percent of the Clallam County median income as reported by the Washington State Office of Financial Management.

U.

Authorized agent. A property management company, other entity, or person designated by the owner in writing to act on their behalf. The authorized agent may or may not be the local contact for complaints.

V.

Automotive service and repair. Any land or facility used for the repair and maintenance of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, or similar vehicles including, but not limited to, fender, muffler, or upholstery work, oil change and lubrication, tire service and sales. The use may include incidental retail sales of automobile parts and accessories. The term excludes dismantling or salvage.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 8, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 8 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.010 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Bed and breakfast. A lodging use where rooms are provided to guests by an on-site resident bed and breakfast operator or owner for a fee by prearrangement on a daily or short-term basis. Breakfast and/or light snacks are served to those renting rooms in the bed and breakfast.

B.

Bed and breakfast operator. Any person who is the owner or resident manager of a bed and breakfast unit.

C.

Bed and breakfast platform or platform. A person other than the bed and breakfast operator that provides a means through which a bed and breakfast operator may offer a bed and breakfast unit and from which the person financially benefits.

D.

Bed and breakfast unit. A room associated with a bed and breakfast that is offered or provided to a guest(s) by a bed and breakfast operator for a fee for fewer than 30 consecutive nights.

E.

Bioretention facility. An engineered facility that stores and treats stormwater by passing it through a specified soil profile, and either retains or detains the treated stormwater for flow attenuation.

F.

Blank wall. The ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall that does not include a transparent window or door. See PAMC 17.22.350 for blank wall treatment standards.

G.

Blighted property. A property within the City which is suffering from physical dilapidation, deterioration, defective construction, or inadequate sanitary facilities as determined by the building standards of the International property maintenance code as adopted by the City.

H.

Breezeway. A roofed open-sided passageway connecting two buildings.

I.

Building, accessory. One which is subordinate and detached from a principal building, which is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building.

J.

Building, principal. The primary building on a lot, the building which houses the primary use of the land and the structures on a zoning lot.

K.

Building, residential. A building arranged, designed, used, or intended to be used for residential occupancy by one or more families or lodgers.

L.

Building envelope. The three-dimensional area on a lot enclosed by the minimum setbacks and the maximum building height within which an allowed building or structure may be placed.

M.

Building frontage. The "façade" or street-facing elevation of a building. For buildings not adjacent to a street, it refers to the building elevation(s) that features the primary entrance to the uses within the building. Depending on the context the term is used in, it may also refer to the uses within the building. For example, a "storefront" is a type of building frontage.

N.

Building line. Front, side and rear building lines are the lines on each zoning lot that delineate the area within which construction of principal buildings is confined.

O.

Business. See "Establishment, business or commercial."

P.

Business parking lot and/or structures. A commercial off-street parking lot or structure used exclusively for parking and/or storage of vehicles.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 9, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 9 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.015 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Carport. An accessory building or an accessory portion of the main building designed and used primarily for the shelter or storage of vehicles. It is not an enclosed structure and it does not contain a door which would allow vehicles to pass into the structure: it is open on two or more sides.

B.

Car wash. An automotive service facility with self-propelled car washing equipment or where self-service washing is done by the customer.

C.

Casino. An establishment for the purpose of providing unrestricted gambling opportunity as regulated by the Washington State Gambling Commission. Activities regulated under casinos do not include mini-casinos, enhanced card rooms, public card rooms, social card rooms, pull tabs, punch cards, fundraising events sponsored by nonprofit organizations, bingo, state run lottery games, turkey shoots, raffles, sports pools, or other amusement games.

D.

Child care means an establishment for group care of nonresident children licensed by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Family. Day care establishments are subclassified as follows:

1.

Child care provider means a child care provider who regularly provides early childhood education, early learning services, and developmentally appropriate care, protection, and supervision of children that is designed to promote positive growth and educational experiences for children outside the child's home. The provider cares for not more than 12 children in the provider's home in the living quarters for periods of less than 24 hours a day. The term is not intended to include baby-sitting services of a casual, non-recurring nature, or in the child's own home. Likewise, the term is not intended to include cooperative reciprocated child care by a group of parents or legal guardians in their respective homes.

2.

Child care facility means an agency (i.e., facility or business) that regularly provides early childhood education and early learning services for a group of 13 or more children for periods of less than 24 hours. The center is not located in a private residence unless the portion of the residence where the children have access is used exclusively for the children during the hours the center is in operation or is separate from the useable living quarters.

E.

City Building Inspector. A building inspector employed by the City.

F.

Commercial vehicle. Is a licensed (according to tonnage), motorized vehicle designed for transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or passengers, and operated in conjunction with a business, occupation, or home occupation. This term shall include, but is not limited to, automobiles, trucks, tractor/trailers, and vans.

G.

Commission. The appointed Planning Commission, established and regulated by Chapter 2.36 PAMC.

H.

Common usable open space. Area within a planned overlay development which is accessible and usable to all occupants of the development and the City, which is:

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Land which is dedicated to an open space purpose of the planned overlay development such as preservation of natural features.

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.

I.

Community center. A building or portion of a building used for not-for-profit cultural, educational, recreational, religious or social activities that is open to the public or a designated part of the public, usually owned and operated by a public or nonprofit group or agency. Examples of community centers are schools, places of worship (church, mosque, synagogue, temples, etc.), Boys and Girls Clubs, and similar uses. Community center does not include fraternities, lodges or similar uses.

J.

Conditional use permit (CUP). A limited permission to locate a particular use at a specific location, where limited permission is required in order to review the controls stipulated by these regulations on a case-by-case basis and to such degree as to assure that the particular use shall not prove detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan, and shall not be contrary to the public interest. The City has some conditional uses that may be processed as an administrative CUP, where the Director of Community and Economic Development is the approval authority. All other conditional uses are considered a CUP, where the City Hearing Examiner is the approval authority.

K.

Conditional use. A use permitted in a zone when authorized by the appropriate approval authority but which requires a special degree of review and may be subject to certain conditions to make such use consistent and compatible with other existing or permissible uses in the same zone.

L.

Conforming building or structure. A building that complies with all sections of these Zoning Regulations or any amendment thereto governing size, height, area, location on the lot, for the zone in which such building or structure is located.

M.

Conforming lot. A lot that contains the required width, depth and square footage as specified in the zone in which the lot is situated.

N.

Conforming use. A use that is listed as a permitted, accessory or conditional use in the zone in which the use is situated.

O.

Conference center. A facility used for conferences and seminars, or other community events promoting tourism, that may include accommodations for sleeping, food preparation and eating, recreation, entertainment, resource facilities, meeting rooms, fitness and health facilities, retail and personal services primarily for the conference center guests.

P.

Consumer goods service. A use involving the maintenance, repair, cleaning, or rental of consumer and household goods. Examples include, but are not limited to, laundromats, dry cleaning, shoe repair, clothing rental, appliance and electronics repair, print and photo shops, sign shops, musical instrument repair, jewelry and watch repair, and tool and equipment rental. These uses may include accessory retail sales.

Q.

Cornice. A horizontal molding projecting along the top of a wall, building, etc.

R.

Cottage housing. See "Dwelling, cottage housing."

S.

Council. The City Council.

T.

Club or lodge, private. A non-profit association of persons who are bona fide members paying annual dues, which owns, hires, or leases a building or portion thereof, the use of such premises being restricted to members and their guests.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 10, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 10 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.020 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Day care. See "Child care."

B.

Density. The ratio of the number of dwelling units per area of land, typically used to demonstrate the minimum or maximum number of dwelling units available for development on a lot.

C.

Density, low. Residential development of a minimum of four and maximum of seven units per acre that primarily consists of single-household dwellings, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units.

D.

Density, medium. Residential development of a minimum of four units and no maximum units per acre that consists of a mix of middle housing and multi-family structures along with single-household dwellings.

E.

Density, high. Residential development of a minimum of eight units and no maximum units per acre that consists of a mix of middle housing and multi-family structures.

F.

Density, mixed. Residential development of a maximum 25 units per acre that consists of a mix of residential infill housing types identified in Chapter 17.21 and single-household dwelling units.

G.

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) means City of Port Angeles Community and Economic Development Department.

H.

Departure. A provision allowing for applicants to propose alternative means of compliance with a specific standard on a voluntary basis, provided they meet the purpose of the standard. See PAMC 17.22.040 for more information on departures.

I.

Designated lessee. A person who resides at a principal residence in a minimum one-year, long-term lease with the owner.

J.

Detached building. See the definition for "Building, accessory".

K.

Development. Any activity which would alter the elevation of the land, remove or destroy plant life, cause structures of any kind to be installed, erected, or removed, divide the land into two or more parcels, or any use or extension of the use of the land.

L.

Director. The Department of Community and Economic Development Director or his/her designee.

M.

District. A portion of a planning area which is defined by the primary uses located in that portion of the planning area.

N.

Dormitory. A residence hall providing sleeping rooms, with or without eating facilities.

O.

Duplex. See "Dwelling unit, duplex."

P.

Dwelling or dwelling unit. A building or portion thereof with one or more rooms which are arranged, designed or used for occupancy as separate living quarters for the exclusive use of a single household and is constructed in accordance with the International Building Code or International Residential Code or park models as defined in the American National Standards Institute A119.5 standard for park trailers. Permanently installed kitchen, sleeping, and sanitary facilities must always be provided within the dwelling unit. A dwelling or dwelling unit does not include a house trailer that does not meet ANSI-A119.5 nor does it include hotels, motels or lodging houses.

Q.

Dwelling, cottage housing. A small single-household dwelling that is clustered with other similar units sharing a common open space. See cottage housing standards in Chapter 17.21 PAMC.

R.

Dwelling, multi-family. A building or a portion thereof containing three or more dwelling units. The term also includes any dwelling unit within a mixed use building.

S.

Dwelling, single-household. A building containing one dwelling unit.

T.

Dwelling, small lot single-household. A building containing one dwelling unit on a lot less than 5,000 square feet in area. See small lot single-household standards in Chapter 17.21 PAMC.

U.

Dwelling, townhouse. A dwelling unit that shares one or more common or abutting walls with one or more dwelling units and has exterior access. A townhouse does not share common floors/ceilings with other dwelling units. See townhouse standards in Chapter 17.21 PAMC.

V.

Dwelling unit, accessory. A habitable unit added to, created within, or detached from a primary single-household residential dwelling or duplex that provides basic requirements for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation as outlined by the International Residential Building Code. An ADU is distinguishable from a duplex in that, unlike a duplex, it is clearly incidental to a detached primary single-household dwelling both in use and appearance. An ADU may also be referred to as an accessory residential unit (ARU) in this title.

W.

Dwelling unit, duplex. A building containing two dwelling units. See duplex standards in Chapter 17.21 PAMC.

X.

Dwelling unit, short-term rental and bed and breakfast. A building or portion thereof with one or more rooms that are arranged, designed, or used for occupancy as separate living quarters and is constructed in accordance with the International Building Code or International Residential Code. Permanently installed kitchen, sleeping, and sanitary facilities must always be provided within the dwelling unit.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 11, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 11 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.025 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Economic hardship. Economic hardship occurs when the applicant demonstrates to the Director of Finance that the total income of his or her household is at or below 65% area median income (AMI) or provides documentation that the applicant is currently receiving one of the following benefits:

•

Senior property tax exemption from the Clallam County Assessor's Office; or

•

Utility Discount through the City of Port Angeles or Clallam County PUD; or

•

Temporary assistance to needy families (TANF); or

•

Disability through the Social Security Administration.

B.

Emergency housing. Defined by RCW 36.70A.030.

C.

Emergency shelter. Defined by RCW 36.70A.030.

D.

Engineer means a professional civil engineer, licensed by and in good standing in the State of Washington.

E.

Enlargement. An increase in the size of an existing structure or use, including physical size of the property, building, parking, and other improvements.

F.

Environmentally sensitive area. An area which includes any of the following critical areas and ecosystems: wetlands, streams or stream corridors, frequently flooded areas, geologically hazardous areas (erosion, landslide, or seismic hazard areas), significant fish and wildlife habitat areas, and locally unique natural features (ravines, marine bluffs, or beaches and associated coastal drift processes).

G.

Erected. Construction of any building or structure or the structural alteration of a building or structure, the result of which would be to change the exterior walls or roof or to increase the floor area of the interior of the building or structure.

H.

Establishment, business or commercial. A place of business carrying on an operation, the ownership and management of which are separate and distinct from those of any other place of business located on the same zoning lot.

I.

Event. A wedding, bachelor or bachelorette party, concert, sponsored event, large gathering, or any similar group activity.

J.

Existing (pre-existing). A use, lot, or building that existed at the time of the passage of the City's Zoning Regulations, or prior to January 4, 1971.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3688 § 12, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 12 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.030 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Façade. The entire street wall face of a building extending from the grade of the building to the top of the parapet or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.

B.

Farming, commercial. The planting and cultivating of crops for agricultural or other commercial purposes, provided that this shall not include private gardening or greenhouse structures accessory to single-household dwelling.

C.

Fence. A structure that is built, constructed, or composed of parts joined together of material in some definite manner in which the prime purpose is to separate and divide, partition, enclose, or screen a parcel or parcels of land. Fences may be constructed of wood, masonry, ornamental metal, or other such materials. For the purpose of this ordinance, plant materials are not considered a fence.

D.

Fire life-safety checklist. A checklist of all City requirements to safely operate a short-term rental or bed and breakfast reviewed and updated by the City on a yearly basis to ensure all requirements are current and best practices. This checklist will outline all requirements for fire life-safety operations for a short-term rental.

E.

Fire life-safety inspection. A yearly inspection required to operate a short-term rental or bed and breakfast that reviews compliance with applicable International Fire Code, International Commercial Code, International Residential Code, or other federal, state, or local building requirements pertaining to building safety, fire prevention, and safety, or other safety requirements.

F.

Floor area, gross (GFA). The floor area within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration, exclusive of vent shafts and courts, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns, or other features. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.

G.

Floor area, net (NFA). The actual occupied floor area, not including unoccupied accessory areas such as corridors, stairways, ramps, toilet rooms, mechanical rooms, and closets.

H.

Food and beverage establishment. A use that prepares and sells food and/or drink for on- or off-premises consumption. Examples include, but are not limited to, bars, cocktail lounges, cafés, cafeterias, restaurants, take-out lunch stands, and taverns.

I.

Frontage. See "Building frontage" or "Lot frontage."

J.

Fuel station. A retail use primarily involving automobile fuels and specialized structures for selling fuel and fuel storage tanks, often underground. These establishments may provide incidental retail sales of food and other convenience items.

K.

Fuel yard or bulk plant. That portion of a property where flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank vessel or tank vehicle and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessel, tank vehicle, portable tank or container for subsequent resale and not to the consuming public.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 13, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 13 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.035 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Garage. A deck, building or parking structure, or part thereof, used or intended to be used for the parking and storage of vehicles.

B.

Garage, private residential. A building or structure that is accessory to a single-household dwelling or duplex dwelling, enclosed on not less than three sides and with a roof, and designed or used only for the parking and storage of vehicles, primarily only those vehicles belonging to the occupants of the dwelling.

C.

Garage, public. A structure or portion thereof, other than a private customer and employee garage or private residential garage, used primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles and available to the general public.

D.

Garage, repair. A building or structure other than a private residential garage, used for the care, repair, or storage of automobiles and not the same as a service station as defined within these regulations.

E.

Gross floor area. See "Floor area, gross (GFA)."

F.

Group living. A building, portion of a building or a complex of buildings under unified control and management which contains facilities for living, sleeping, sanitation, eating and cooking for occupancy for residential uses; and which does not otherwise meet the definition of another residential use defined in this chapter and does not include any type of group living facility that is licensed by the State of Washington. Eating and cooking areas may be shared in whole or part.

G.

Guest. Any person or persons renting a short-term rental or bed and breakfast.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 14, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 14 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.040 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Hard surface. An impervious surface, a permeable pavement, or a vegetated roof.

B.

Height.

1.

Definition. The total distance in feet from average ground elevation at perimeter walls as determined by the final grade noted on the building plan approved by the City to the highest point of the structure. The final grade must not exceed the pre-alteration grade as it existed prior to excavation. For the purposes of this title, a grade is established only when the City Building Inspector verifies the grade.

2.

Exceptions. The height restrictions in this title shall not apply to spires, monuments, chimneys, antennas, water towers, elevator towers, mechanical equipment, and other similar rooftop appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and/or not intended for human occupancy or habitable space; provided that mechanical equipment rooms and screening are set back at least ten feet from the edge of the roof and do not exceed the maximum building height by more than ten feet. Other architectural appurtenances such as ornamental cupolas, parapets, and spires, not exceeding the maximum building height by more than ten feet nor exceeding ten feet in diameter, are also exempt from height requirements.

C.

High density. See "Density, high."

D.

Household. One person or two or more persons living together as a single, nonprofit, housekeeping unit. A household may also be referred to as "family" in this title.

E.

Home occupation. An occupation or business activity which results in a product or service, is conducted in whole or in part in the dwelling unit, and is clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the property.

F.

Hospital. An institution specializing in giving clinical, temporary, and emergency services of a medical or surgical nature to human patients and licensed by Washington State law.

G.

Hospital, mental (including treatment of alcoholics). An institution licensed by Washington State agencies under provisions of law to offer facilities, care, and treatment for cases of mental and nervous disorders and alcoholics.

H.

Hospice. A facility for the terminally ill.

I.

Hostel. A residential structure or commercial building where transient accommodations for 30 days or less (daily or weekly) for the traveling public are provided and for which the accommodations contain no more than one shared kitchen facility and do not have individual sleeping rooms. Hostels are differentiated by housing type and/or owner occupancy as follows:

1.

Owner occupied single-family residential hostels are allowed in the same zones as bed and breakfasts.

2.

Non-owner occupied commercial structure hostels are allowed by the same process and in the same zones as hotels and motels.

J.

Hotel. A facility offering transient lodging accommodations for 30 days or less to the general public and that may include additional facilities and services, such as restaurants, meeting rooms, personal services, etc.

K.

House pets. Domestic animals such as dogs, cats, fish, birds, rodents, and reptiles, not including inherently dangerous species of animals, which sleep and are primarily housed in a dwelling unit together with their owners.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 15, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 15 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.045 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Impervious surface. A non-vegetated surface area that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil mantle as under natural conditions prior to development. A non-vegetated surface area that causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow from the flow present under natural conditions prior to development. Common impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, roof tops, walkways, patios, driveways, parking lots or stormwater areas, concrete or asphalt paving, gravel roads, packed earthen materials, and oiled, macadam or other surfaces that similarly impede the natural infiltration of stormwater. Vegetated roofs and minimal excavation foundations, subject to conformance with applicable Department of Ecology BMPs, are not included in the total impervious area.

B.

Indoor recreation. A use that provides recreation-oriented activities indoors, including, but not limited to, arcades, arenas, bowling alleys, dance halls, gyms, marital arts studios, skating rinks, and swimming pools.

C.

Indoor theater. A movie theater, stage theater, auditorium, and similar uses. The term includes facilities or venues with entertainment services such as visual and/or performing arts, theatrical productions, bands, orchestras, and other musical entertainment.

D.

Infill housing. A range of house-scale buildings with multiple units, compatible in scale and form with detached single-household dwellings.

E.

Infill Overlay Zone (IOZ). A site-specific development that has been approved by the City under the provisions of Chapter 17.45 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

F.

Internal walkway. Any pedestrian path or pedestrian walkway internal to a development. This includes sidewalks along private streets.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 16, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 16 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.050 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Junk yard. An open area where waste or scrap materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled, or handled, including, but not limited to, scrap iron and other metals, paper, rags, rubber tires, and bottles. A junk yard includes an auto wrecking yard but does not include uses established within enclosed buildings.

(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Kennel. A place where four or more dogs or cats, four months old or older, or any combination of such dogs and cats, are kept, whether by the owners of the dogs and cats or by persons providing facilities and care, whether for compensation or not, provided that the number of dogs and cats counted shall not include house pets.

B.

Kitchen. A room or space which is constructed or equipped to facilitate the washing, cooking, and storing of food; kitchen facilities include plumbing for sinks and electrical wiring for ovens and stoves.

(Ord. 3053 § 1 (part), 6/16/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1, (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Landfill, sanitary. An area devoted to the disposal of refuse, including incineration, reduction, or dumping of ashes, garbage, combustible and non-combustible refuse, and industrial solid wastes.

B.

Legal building, structure, land use. Any building, structure or use of the land that complies with all zoning requirements.

C.

Legal nonconforming building or structure. A legally established building or structure which met the applicable Zoning Code requirements in effect at the time the building or structure was constructed, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment of the Zoning Code, to conform to the present requirements of the zone in which it is located.

D.

Level of service. An established minimum capacity of public facilities or services that must be provided per unit of demand or other appropriate measure of need.

E.

Licensee. A holder of: (a) a short-term rental business license; or (b) a bed and breakfast business license; or (c) a platform business license from the City.

F.

Local contact. A person identified by the owner who can respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to any complaint about the short-term rental during rental periods.

G.

Lot. A piece, parcel, plot, tract or area of land in common ownership created by subdivision or its legal equivalent for sale, lease or rent. A lot has the characteristics of being able to be occupied or capable of being occupied by one or more principal buildings, and the accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to them, and including the open spaces required under this chapter, and having its principal lot frontage on a street.

H.

Lot area. The total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any primary access easements or panhandles.

I.

Lot, conforming. See "Conforming lot."

J.

Lot frontage. The length of the front lot line measured at the street right-of-way line. Alleys are not considered right-of-way providing a lot frontage when any frontage along a street is present. For the purpose of an alley-street subdivision configuration, lot frontage along an alley is sufficient to satisfy the minimum lot frontage requirement.

K.

Lot, irregular. A lot that has an irregular shape, such as narrow necks, points, legs and panhandles.

L.

Lot line. A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public right-of-way or public space.

M.

Lot, panhandle (also known as flag). A lot generally in the shape of a flag where access is typically provided by a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway also known as the "panhandle."

N.

Lot types.

1.

Alley access lot. A lot with right-of-way access only on an alley.

2.

Corner lot. A lot at a junction of, and fronting on, two or more intersecting streets, forming an interior angle of less than 135 degrees.

3.

Interior lot. A lot other than a corner or through lot.

4.

Double frontage or through lot. A lot having frontage on two parallel, or approximately parallel, streets. Both lot lines abutting streets shall be deemed front lot lines. Lots with rear alley frontage shall not be considered through lots.

5.

Reverse frontage lot. A double frontage or through lot that is not accessible from one of the parallel or nonintersecting streets on which it fronts.

O.

Lot, zoning. A single tract of land located within a single block, which at the time of filing for a building permit, is designated by its owner or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under single ownership or control. A zoning lot may or may not coincide with a lot of record.

P.

Lot line, front. In the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from a street or alley right-of-way, and in the case of a double frontage or through lot, a line separating the lot from a street right-of-way from which a drive access may be permitted and located by the City. In the case of a corner lot, a property owner may designate either line separating the lot from street rights-of-way as the primary front lot line, therefore creating an additional front lot line. For a lot with an irregular shape, narrow neck, point and panhandle, the front lot line is the shortest lot line adjoining the panhandle portion of the lot, excluding the unbuildable portion of the pole.

Q.

Lot line, rear. That boundary of a lot which is most distant from and is most nearly parallel to the front lot line.

R.

Lot line, side. Any boundary of a lot which is not a front nor a rear lot line.

S.

Lot line, zero. A concept utilized to permit a structure or wall of a building to be located on a property line.

T.

Lot coverage. The amount or percent of the ground area of a lot on which buildings are located. This amount/percent shall include all buildings which are partially or totally enclosed and covered by an impervious roof, including any garages, carports, covered patios, and cantilevered portions of a building, and structures covered by an impervious roof even if not fully enclosed. Lot coverage does not include the first horizontal 30 inches of the roof overhang, nor does it include uncovered decks and porches or other structures not higher than 30 inches from the ground.

U.

Lot width. The horizontal distance between side lines of a lot measured at right angles to the lot depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line at the minimum required building setback line.

V.

Low density. See "Density, low."

W.

Low impact development (LID) facilities/BMPs are distributed stormwater management practices, integrated into a project design, that emphasize pre-disturbance hydrologic processes of infiltration, filtration, storage, evaporation and transpiration. LID facilities/BMPs include, but are not limited to: bioretention, rain gardens, permeable pavements, roof downspout controls, dispersion, soil quality and depth, minimal excavation foundations, vegetated roofs, and water re-use.

X.

Low-powered, networked telecommunications facilities. Those facilities with maximum transmitter peak output power that do not exceed one watt and are less than 14 inches by 16 inches by eight inches with an antenna no greater than 30 inches.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 1, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3548 § 2, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3332 § 1, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3089 § 2 (part), 6/29/200; Ord. 3009 § 3 (part), 2/12/1999; Ord. 2956 § 1, 4/25/1997; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2839, 10/14/1994; Ord. 2796 § 2, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Manufactured home. A single-family dwelling built in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act, which is a national preemptive building code.

B.

Marina. A system of piers, buoys, or floats that provide a centralized site for extended moorage for more than four vessels for a period of 48 hours or longer. For regulatory purposes, yacht club facilities and camp or resort moorage areas would also be reviewed as marinas. Boat launch facilities and the sales of supplies and services for small commercial and/or pleasure craft users may be associated with marinas. Where such amenities are included, the marina is considered a multi-use marina.

C.

Massage. The method, art or science of treating the human body for hygienic, remedial or relaxational purposes by rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, rolling or manipulating the human body of another with the hands, or by any other agency or instrumentality.

D.

Massage parlor. Any premises where massages are given or furnished for, or in expectation of any fee, compensation or monetary consideration, except:

1.

Facilities adjunct to athletic clubs, medical facilities, hotels, motels or beauty salons; and

2.

Enterprises licensed by the state and operating as approved home occupations.

E.

Medical/dental building. A building or group of buildings designed for the use of physicians and dentists and others engaged professionally in such healing arts for humans as are recognized by the laws of the State of Washington.

F.

Medium density. See "Density, medium."

G.

Mixed density. See "Density, mixed."

H.

Mixed use structure. A single structure or building containing two or more complementary, physically and functionally integrated, or mutually-supporting uses (such as housing, offices, manufacturing, retail, public service, or entertainment).

I.

Mobile home. A factory-built dwelling built before June 15, 1976, to standards other than the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C 5401 et seq.) and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time of construction or introduction of the home into the State of Washington.

J.

Modulation. The stepping forward or backwards a portion of the façade as a means to articulate or add visual interest to the façade.

K.

Motel. See definition for "Hotel."

L.

Motor freight terminal. A building or area in which freight brought by motor truck is assembled and/or stored for routing intrastate and interstate shipment by motor truck.

M.

Multi-family dwelling. See "Dwelling, multi-family."

(Ord. 3734, § 2, 9/17/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 17, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 17 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.070 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Neighborhood. An area located within a district where people live, which is defined by the primary type and/or density of the residential units located in that particular area of the district.

B.

Net floor area. See "Floor area, net (NFA)."

C.

Noncompliant short-term rental. A short-term rental that was in operation before July 1, 2024, and was not compliant with the ordinances in effect prior to July 1, 2024.

D.

Nonconforming building or structure. Any building or structure that does not conform with the lot area, yard, height, or lot coverage restrictions in these Zoning Regulations, either at the effective date of these regulations or as the result of subsequent amendments to these regulations.

E.

Nonconforming lot. A legally established lot, the area, dimensions or location of which met the applicable zoning code requirements in effect at the time the lot was created, but which fails by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment of these Zoning Regulations, to conform to the present requirements of the zone in which it is located.

F.

Nonconforming use. Any use of land, building or structure which does not comply with all of these Zoning Regulations or of any amendment hereto governing use for the zoning district in which such use is situated.

G.

Noxious matter. Material capable of causing injury to living organisms by chemical reaction, or is capable of causing detrimental effects upon the physical or economic well-being of individuals.

H.

Nursing home. Any home or residential facility licensed per 18.51 RCW that operates or maintains facilities providing convalescent or chronic care for a period in excess of 24 consecutive hours for three or more patients not related by blood or marriage to the operator, who by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to properly care for themselves. Nothing in this definition shall be construed to include any "assisted living facility".

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 18, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 18 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.075 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Off-street parking space. An area other than a public or private street, alley, highway or traffic way, and used only for the storage of vehicles. Refer to Chapter 14.40 PAMC for off-street parking standards.

B.

Open space. Natural areas of unique or major physical features such as shorelines, bluffs, beaches, lagoons, waterways, ravines, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other environmentally sensitive areas deemed of significant importance to the community by the City; landscaped areas such as parks, playfields, golf courses, outdoor stadiums, and public landscaped areas such as those along boulevards and around public buildings; improved outdoor areas such as piers, playgrounds, plazas, promenades or trails, tennis courts, viewpoints, and other outdoor spaces open to the public.

C.

Operator. Any person who is the owner or tenant of an established dwelling unit, or portion thereof, who offers or provides that dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use.

D.

Owner. Any person with fee title or a long-term leasehold to any parcel of land within the City, who desires to develop, or construct, build, modify, erect, or use such parcel of land.

E.

Owner, short-term rental and bed and breakfast. Any person who, alone or with others, has title or interest in any building, property, dwelling unit, or portion thereof, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof, and including any person who, as agent, executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian of an estate has charge, care, or control of any building, dwelling unit, or portion thereof. A person whose sole interest in any building, dwelling unit, or portion thereof is solely that of a lessee under a lease agreement shall not be considered an owner.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3688 § 19, 12/21/2021)

A.

Parcel. A fractional part of divided lands having fixed boundaries, being of sufficient area and dimension to meet minimum zoning requirements for width and area.

B.

Park model. A recreational vehicle intended for permanent or semi-permanent installation that is used as an accessory residence, and is in compliance with ANSI A119.5. See WAC 296-150P and RCW 59.30.020 for additional information.

C.

People with functional disabilities. People with functional disabilities means: (1) a person who, because of a recognized chronic physical or mental condition or disease, is functionally disabled to the extent of: (a) needing care, supervision or monitoring to perform activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living, or (b) needing supports to ameliorate or compensate for the effects of the functional disabilities so as to lead as independent a life as possible, or (c) having a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, or (d) having a record of such impairment; or (2) being regarded as having such an impairment, but such term does not include current, illegal use of, or active addiction to a controlled substance.

D.

Permanent supportive housing. Defined by RCW 36.70A.030.

E.

Permeable pavement pervious concrete, porous asphalt, permeable pavers or other forms of pervious or porous paving material. Intended to allow passage of water through the pavement section. It often includes an aggregate base that provides structural support and acts as a stormwater reservoir.

F.

Person. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or other legal entity, private or public, whether for profit or not for profit.

G.

Personal care services. Uses involved in providing nonmedical body and health services to the general public, including, but not limited to, salons, barbers, tanning, massage therapy, tailors, and tattoo parlors. These uses may include accessory retail sales.

H.

Planned Industrial Development (PID). A PID is a site specific development which has been approved by the City Council under the provisions of Chapter 17.31 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

I.

Planning area. A large geographical area of the City, which is defined by physical characteristics and boundaries.

J.

PRD. Planned Residential Development.

K.

Principal building. See "Building, principal."

L.

Principal residence. A residence where the owner or designated lessee personally resides and is a person's usual place of return for housing as documented by motor vehicle registration, driver's license, voter registration, or other such evidence as determined by the Director. A person may have only one principal residence.

M.

Principal use. The primary use of land or buildings on a lot as distinguished from a subordinate or accessory use. A use is considered principal when it occupies 50 percent or more of a building's total square footage.

N.

Private educational services. Uses providing for-profit and non-profit educational services. Examples include, but are not limited to, testing centers, business schools, trade and vocational schools, language and exam tutoring, music instruction, dance studios, and arts and craft studios. The term does not include government facilities.

O.

Professional, business, and media offices. Offices used as a place of business conducted by persons engaged in professions including, but not limited to, accounting, finance, law, real estate, design, engineering, photography, software development, research, counseling, journalism, and business administration. The term includes banks/credit unions and audio and video recording and broadcasting.

P.

Public. Owned, operated or franchised by a unit of general or special-purpose government.

Q.

Public building. Any structure used in whole or in part for a public purpose or by a public organization. The term includes all City-owned facilities.

(Ord. 3734, § 2, 9/17/2024; Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 20, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 20 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.085 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

At this time, there are no definitions beginning with the letter Q.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017)

A.

Reclassification. A change in zoning boundaries upon the zoning map which is an official part of these Zoning Regulations.

B.

Reconstruction. The act of constructing again.

C.

Recreation facility or area. A facility or area for recreation purposes, such as a swimming pool, park, tennis court, playground or other similar use.

D.

Recreational camps. A commercial facility established for temporary occupancy by people using tents, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and similar lodgings. Improvements such as roads, toilets, showers, utility connections, and other amenities may be provided.

E.

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

F.

Remodel. Development activity modifying an existing structure or facility. A remodel can include a change in use. Remodel activity is subject to the same development standards applicable to new development except where stated otherwise.

G.

Rental period. The period a dwelling unit or portion thereof is rented to a single party, regardless of whether that party consists of one individual or multiple individuals.

H.

Repair, minor. Improvements to correct deficiencies resulting from normal wear and tear or improvements not requiring a building permit.

I.

Residence. A building or structure, or portion thereof, which is designed for and used to provide a place of abode for human beings. The term "residence" includes the term "residential" as referring to the type, or intended use, of a building.

J.

Residential building. See "Building, residential."

K.

Restoration. The act of putting back or bringing back into a former or original state.

L.

Retail sales. Any use involving the sale, lease, or rental of new or used products, including, but not limited to, appliances, art supplies, baked goods, bicycles, books, building supplies, cameras, carpet and floor coverings, crafts, clothing, computers, convenience goods, dry goods, electronic equipment, fabric, flowers, furniture, garden supplies, gifts or novelties, groceries, hardware, home improvement, household products, jewelry, medical supplies, music, musical instruments, office supplies, package shipping, pets, pet supplies, pharmaceuticals, photo finishing, picture frames, plants, printed materials, produce, seafood, souvenirs, sporting goods, stationery, tobacco, used or secondhand goods, vehicle parts and accessories, videos and related products. The use may include incidental exterior sales activities that do not meet the definition of "retails sales, heavy."

M.

Retail sales, heavy. "Retail sales, heavy" means retail uses with exterior sales and/or storage areas greater than 15,000 gross square feet or occupying a greater area than the use's principal building. Examples include, but are not limited to, uses selling agricultural supplies, farm equipment, plant and landscape design materials, building materials, and heating fuels.

N.

Retail stand. A small, moveable cart that is operated from a fixed location and is designed and sized to be readily moved under the control of one person but not under its own power.

O.

Right-of-way. Land acquired or dedicated for purposes of a street, highway, sidewalk, alley, avenue, other structure used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or easement or any combination of such uses for which the City has regulatory authority.

P.

Roof. A structure covering any portion of a building or structure, including the projections beyond the walls or supports.

Q.

Roofline. The highest edge of the roof or the top of a parapet, whichever establishes the top line of the structure when viewed in a horizontal plane.

(Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 21, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 21 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.090 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Self-service storage. An establishment containing separate storage spaces that are leased or rented as individual units.

B.

Setback. The required minimum distance from any lot line and that establishes the building envelope within which any structure or building may be erected or placed.

1.

Setback, front: a space that extends the full width of the lot, between the front lot line and the distance designated in the City's Zoning Regulations.

2.

Setback, rear: a space that extends the full width of the lot, the rear lot line and the distance designated in the City's Zoning Regulations.

3.

Setback, side: a space that extends from the front setback line to the rear setback line, between the side lot line and to the closest building on the same lot, or to a distance designated in the City's Zoning Regulations.

C.

Shopping center. A group of commercial establishments planned, constructed, and managed as a total entity, with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements, and landscaping and signage in accordance with an approved plan. Shopping centers are further defined by size and their customer base:

1.

A community shopping center features a junior department store and contains approximately 150,000 square feet of gross leasable area and has a site area of ten to 25 acres. Its clientele draw is approximately a ten-minute drive from the center.

2.

A neighborhood shopping center generally offers goods necessary to meet daily needs, occupies up to ten acres, has up to 100,000 square feet of gross leasable area, and draws its clientele from a five-minute driving radius from the center.

D.

Short-term rental. A dwelling unit used as temporary lodging for a charge or fee for a rental period of less than 30 continuous days. Short-term rentals are classified as either Type I or Type II.

1.

"Type I short-term rental" A short-term rental at a dwelling that is the owner or designated lessee's principal residence and where rooms are rented, and where the room(s) to be rented are located within the same structure envelope, see PAMC 17.08.095, Structure envelope, as the primary residential use, the owner or designated lessee is personally present in the dwelling during the rental period, and the dwelling is not a congregate housing as defined by the International Code Council (ICC). A room or rooms in detached or satellite accessory structure, even if on the same lot as the primary residence, does not qualify as a Type I short-term rental.

2.

"Type II short-term rental" A short-term rental at a dwelling unit that is not the owner's or designated lessee's principal residence.

E.

Short-term rental platform or platform. A person established primarily for the purpose of providing a means through which an operator may offer a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use and from which the person or entity financially benefits. Merely publishing a short-term rental advertisement for accommodations does not make the publisher a short-term rental platform.

F.

Short-term lodging. See "Short-term rental or bed and breakfast."

G.

Sign. Any letters, figures, design symbol, trademark, or device intended to attract attention to any activity, service, place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, or merchandise, and including display surfaces and supporting structures thereof.

H.

Sign, advertising. A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the premises on which such sign is located or to which it is affixed.

I.

Sign, area. The area of a sign shall be the sum of each display surface including both sides of a double-faced sign, as determined by circumscribing the exterior limits on the mass of each display erected on one sign structure with a circle, triangle, or quadrangle connecting all extreme points. Where a sign is composed of two or more individual letters mounted directly on a wall, the total display surface, including its background, shall be considered one sign for purposes of calculating sign area. The structure supporting a sign is not included in determining the area of the sign, unless the structure is designed in a way to form an integral part of the display.

J.

Significant tree. A tree at least six inches in diameter at a point five feet above the ground.

K.

Single-household dwelling. See "Dwelling, single-household."

L.

Site coverage. The amount of impervious surface on a parcel, including structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces.

M.

Small lot single-household dwelling. See "Dwelling, small lot single-household."

N.

Smart growth. A mix of land uses that include the following:

1.

Take advantage of compact building design;

2.

Create a range of housing opportunities and choices;

3.

Create walkable neighborhoods;

4.

Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place;

5.

Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas;

6.

Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities;

7.

Provide a variety of transportation choices;

8.

Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective;

9.

Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.

O.

Story. The space between the floor and the ceiling above said floor. Outside the CBD zone, a basement shall be considered a story when more than half of the basement height is above the finished lot grade. A half-story shall be considered when the space between a floor and ceilings above said floor has at least one interior side wall that is five feet or less in height.

P.

Street. A vehicular way that affords a primary means of access to abutting property.

Q.

Streetscape. The space between buildings on either side of a street. The elements that contribute to the quality and character of streetscape are building façades and awnings, sidewalks, paving materials, signs, lighting, trees and landscaping, and street furniture and fixtures.

R.

Street right-of-way line. The boundary line between a street and abutting property. This may or may not match a property's front lot line.

S.

Structure. Anything constructed in the ground, or anything erected which requires location on the ground or water, or is attached to something having location on or in the ground and is over 30 inches in height above the ground level, but not including, fences or walls used as fences six feet or less in height.

T.

Structural alteration. Any change, other than incidental repairs, which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.

U.

Subordinate. Less important than and secondary to a primary object, usually in these Zoning Regulations referring to an accessory use.

(V)

Structure envelope. The physical barrier that separates the inside of a building from the outside and includes the building's exterior walls, roof, foundation, doors, and windows.

(Ord. 3748 § 1, 5/5/2025; Ord. 3728 § 6(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 22, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 22 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.095 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Telecommunications facilities or wireless telecommunications facilities. Any antennas, cables, wires, lines, wave guides, and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or reception of communications which a person seeks to locate or has installed upon or near a tower or antenna support structure.

B.

Through lot. See "Lot, types."

C.

Tower or wireless telecommunications tower. A self-supporting lattice, guyed, or monopole structure constructed from grade which supports telecommunications facilities. The term "tower" shall not include amateur radio operators' equipment, as licensed by the FCC.

D.

Townhouse. See "Dwelling, townhouse."

E.

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

F.

Trail. A pedestrian facility which is designated for travel and recreation purposes and which may include sidewalks, portions of roadways, natural surfaced walkways, and structures such as bridges.

G.

Trailer, house (automobile trailer, recreational vehicle, or vacation trailer). A vehicle without motor power designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation, a motor vehicle designed to be used for human habitation.

H.

Trailer park, trailer court, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park. Any premises on which are parked one or more vehicles designed, intended, arranged, or used for living purposes, or any premises used or held out for the purpose of supplying to the public a space for one or more such vehicles, whether such vehicles stand on wheels or rigid supports.

I.

Transit center. Any centralized structure, station, or transit facility that is primarily used, as part of a transit system, for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transferring passengers from one mode of transportation to another. This use does not include singular street-side bus stops.

J.

Transitional housing. Defined by RCW 84.36.043.

K.

Trellis. A lattice work structure designed to support plant growth. Trellises that demarcate an entryway to a yard, are detached from any other structure, other than a permitted fence, on the site, have a minimum sidewalk span of four feet, depth of two feet and a height of eight feet, is exempt from the requirement for a building permit and is not considered a structure.

(Ord. 3734, § 2, 9/17/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 23, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 23 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.100 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Unclassified use permit. A limited permission to locate a particular unusual, large-scale, unique or conditional use at a particular location, where limited permission is required to modify the controls stipulated by these regulations in such degree as to assure that the particular use shall not prove detrimental to surrounding properties, shall not be in conflict with the comprehensive plan, and shall not be contrary to the public interest. An unclassified use permit is processed in the same manner as a conditional use permit.

B.

Unclassified use. A use which is not listed as permitted in any zone and which requires a special degree of control to make such use consistent and compatible with other existing or permissible uses in the same zone.

C.

Use. The purpose or activity for which the land, or building thereof, is designed, arranged or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained and shall include any manner of performance of such activity with respect to the performance standards of these Zoning Regulations.

D.

Utility building or structure. An installation to provide utility service, including wireless communication facilities to which the structure height is equal or less than the maximum building height of the zone in which it will be located.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Variance. Permission for an adjustment or relaxation to the literal requirements of the City's Zoning Regulations for a particular property or structure and/or building on a particular property.

B.

Vegetated roofs (also known as ecoroofs and green roofs) consist of thin layers of engineered soil and vegetation constructed on top of conventional flat or sloped roofs.

C.

Vehicle rental. The sales or rental of passenger vehicles, light and medium trucks, and other consumer motor vehicles such as motorcycles and mopeds.

D.

Vertical building modulation. A stepping back or projecting forward vertical walls of a building face, within specified intervals of building width and depth, as a means of breaking up the apparent bulk of a structure's continuous exterior walls.

(Ord. 3688 § 24, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 24 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.110 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Weather protection. A permanent horizontal structure above pedestrian areas such as sidewalks and building entries that protects pedestrians from inclement weather.

B.

Wireless communication facilities (WCFs). An unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception of wireless telecommunications services, including support structures, antennas, accessory equipment, and appurtenances, used to transmit, receive, distribute, provide, or offer personal wireless communication services. WCFs include, but are not limited to, antennas, plies, towers, cables, wires conduits, ducts, pedestals, vaults, buildings, and electronic and switching equipment.

C.

Work/live studio. An arrangement of space that combines a living area and working area where the living area is subordinate and accessory in size and use to the work space.

(Ord. 3688 § 25, 12/21/2021)

Editor's note— Section 25 of Ord. 3688 repealed and replaced § 17.08.115 in its entirety. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.

A.

Yard. An open space on a lot that lies between the principal building or buildings and the nearest lot line, except as otherwise permitted.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Zone. An area defined as to boundaries and location, and classified by the Zoning Regulations as available for certain types of uses, and which other types of uses are excluded.

B.

Zoning lot. See "Lot, zoning."

C.

Zoning lot covenant. An agreement, on a form provided by the Department of Community and Economic Development, which is recorded at the County Auditor's Office by a property owner of two or more adjacent lots and which designates said lots as a single, lot of record.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2863 § 2, 4/14/1995; Ord. 2652 § 1 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

This is a mixed density residential zone intended to provide a diverse mix of infill housing and urban residential neighborhoods that historically consisted of a mix of single-household dwellings, and includes infill housing types on historic townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally related to a a diverse mix of lower and mixed density environment may also be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's original townsite neighborhoods, following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 450 or 500-foot blocks with 50-foot by 140-foot original lots and usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City or commercial corridors.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3640 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 3, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part) 12/22/1970)

A.

Adult family home.

B.

Single-household dwellings.

C.

All residential uses meeting lot dimensional standards and complying with applicable structure design standards in Chapters 17.21 and 17.22 PAMC.

D.

Exempted home occupations defined in section 17.17.030 PAMC.

E.

Child care provider.

F.

Group living.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3640 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2926 § 2 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 2 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Accessory dwelling units. See section 17.21.020 PAMC.

B.

All other non-commercial or non-industrial uses subordinate to the residential use of the lot.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3640 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 2921 § 3, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986)

Conditional uses must comply with the development standards in subsection 17.94.065.

A.

Art galleries and museums.

B.

Assisted living facility.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Child care facility.

E.

Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.

F.

Community centers.

G.

Home occupations.

H.

Libraries.

I.

Nursing and convalescent homes.

J.

Public housing authority offices and maintenance structures located on public housing authority housing sites.

K.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

L.

Public utility structures.

M.

Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on-site.

N.

Residential care facilities.

O.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3728 § 7(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3640 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3013, 3/26/1999; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 2 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 2, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all development in the R7 zone:

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3654 § 1, 12/17/2019; Ord. 3640 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 2, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3548 § 3, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 2, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 2, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

One sign per lot is permitted. This sign shall be one square foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the name of the occupant (or as otherwise specified in 17.94.065); provided that official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings and structures are exempt from these restrictions.

(Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

See the following Code sections for applicable design standards:

1.

Detached small lot single-household dwellings: PAMC 17.21.010.

2.

Accessory dwelling units: PAMC 17.21.020.

3.

Cottage housing: PAMC 17.21.030.

4.

Duplexes: PAMC 17.21.040.

5.

Multi-family: Chapter 17.22 PAMC.

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 26, 12/21/2021)

This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve urban residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-household homes on larger than historic townsite-size lots. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-household residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's lower density residential neighborhoods with minimum 50-foot front lot lines and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located on the perimeter of the developed town center and originally platted neighborhoods.

(Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3641 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 4, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Adult family home.

B.

Single-household dwellings.

C.

Exempted home occupations defined in section 17.17.030 PAMC.

D.

Child care provider.

E.

Group living.

F.

Duplexes.

G.

Cottage housing.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3641 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2926 § 2 (part), 8/16/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 3, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1945 § 1, 10/22/1977; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Accessory dwelling units. See section 17.21.020 PAMC.

B.

All other non-commercial or non-industrial uses subordinate to the residential use of the lot.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3641 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 3, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3053 § 2 6/16/2000; Ord. 2921 § 4, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

Conditional uses must comply with the development standards in 17.94.065 PAMC.

A.

Art galleries and museums.

B.

Assisted living facility.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.

E.

Community centers.

F.

Child care facility.

G.

Nursing and convalescent homes.

H.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

I.

Public utility structures.

J.

Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on-site.

K.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3728 § 8(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3641 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 3, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3478 § 8, 5/21/2013; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 5, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 3, 5/15/1991; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all development in the R9 zone:

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3654 § 2, 12/17/2019; Ord. 3641 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 3, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3548 § 4, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 3, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 3, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

One sign per lot is permitted. This sign shall be one square foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the name of the occupant (or as otherwise specified in 17.94.065 PAMC); provided that official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings and structures are exempt from these restrictions.

(Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2385 § 2 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

See the following Code sections for applicable design standards:

1.

Accessory dwelling units: PAMC 17.21.020.

2.

Cottage housing: PAMC 17.21.030.

3.

Duplexes: PAMC 17.21.040.

(Ord. 3688 § 27, 12/21/2021)

This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve single-household residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly larger than standard sized townsite-sized lots, while maintaining densities at or more than four primary dwelling units per acre. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-household residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's lower density residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear street system of non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, minimum 75-foot front lot lines, and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in outlying areas.

(Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3642 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

A.

Adult family home.

B.

Single-household dwellings.

C.

Exempted home occupations defined in section 17.17.030 PAMC.

D.

Child care provider.

E.

Group living.

F.

Cottage housing.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

A.

Accessory dwelling units. See section 17.21.020 PAMC.

B.

All other non-commercial or non-industrial uses subordinate to the residential use of the lot.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3642 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses must comply with the minimum standards in PAMC 17.94.065.

A.

Art galleries and museums.

B.

Assisted living facility.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Communications transmission buildings and structures; e.g., radio tower.

E.

Community centers.

F.

Child care facilities and pre-schools.

G.

Duplexes.

H.

Hospices.

I.

Nursing and convalescent homes.

J.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

K.

Public utility structures.

L.

Radio and television stations, provided that antenna is on-site.

M.

Residential care facilities.

N.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3728 § 9(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3642 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

A.

The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all development in the R11 zone:

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3642 § 1, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 4, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3548 § 5, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 4, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3343 § 4, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

One sign per lot is permitted. This sign shall be one square foot in area, unlighted, and displaying only the name of the occupant (or as otherwise specified in 17.94.065); provided that official traffic signs, street signs, and identification and warning signs for public utility buildings and structures are exempt from these restrictions.

(Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

See the following Code sections for applicable design standards:

1.

Accessory dwelling units: PAMC 17.21.020.

2.

Cottage housing: PAMC 17.21.030.

3.

Duplexes: PAMC 17.21.040.

(Ord. 3688 § 28, 12/21/2021)

This is a medium density residential zone intended for mobile home occupancies, and the area is regarded as essentially residential in character. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's small lot, single-household, mobile home parks, following an irregular urban land use pattern of private access roads and minimum 3,500 square foot lots.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3123 § 5, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Manufactured homes on individual lots that meet the development standards minimum lot area and dimension requirements of the R7 Zone.

B.

Mobile homes.

C.

Cottage housing.

D.

Park models.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 7, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), 5/29/1984; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Garages and carports.

B.

Greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, and similar accessory structures.

C.

Swimming pools and cabanas.

D.

Private television satellite reception dishes.

E.

Community recreation rooms and laundry rooms.

F.

Playground equipment.

G.

Manager's office.

H.

Propane fuel storage tanks.

I.

Shower and laundry rooms.

J.

Lavatories.

K.

Other accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 2921 § 5, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), 5/29/1984; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Location: Trailer parks may be located upon approval of the Hearing Examiner in any zone in which middle and multi-family housing is permitted. Each boundary of the park must be at least 200 feet from any permanent residential building located outside the park, unless separated therefrom by a natural or artificial barrier, or unless a majority of the property owners according to area within said 200 feet, consent in writing to the establishment of the park.

B.

Driveways, walkways:

1.

All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a private roadway, which is not less than 25 feet in width and which shall have unobstructed access to a public street or highway.

2.

Walkways not less than two feet wide shall be provided from the mobile home spaces to the service buildings.

3.

All driveways and walkways within the park shall be lighted at night with electric lamps of not less than 50 watts each, spaced at intervals of not more than 100 feet.

C.

Screening: Excepting the entrance-driveway, a screening of evergreen trees or shrubs shall be maintained at a planting height of five feet and at a height of 12 feet at full growth, in the front, side, and rear yards of every trailer park.

D.

Signs: Signs not to exceed 12 square feet shall be permitted. No lighted signs of any kind shall be permitted. One sign per trailer park.

E.

Sanitation facilities: Each trailer park shall be provided with toilets, baths, or showers, slop sinks and other sanitation facilities which shall conform to all City and state health rules and codes.

F.

Water supply: An adequate supply of pure water for drinking and domestic purposes shall be supplied by pipes to all buildings and mobile home spaces within the park to meet the requirements of the park. Each mobile home space shall be provided with a cold water tap at least four inches above the ground. An adequate supply of hot water shall be provided at all times in the service buildings for all bathing, washing, cleansing, and laundry facilities.

G.

Laundry facilities: Laundry facilities shall be provided with one single laundry tray and one automatic or semi-automatic type washing machine for each ten mobile home spaces or any less number thereof.

H.

Service buildings:

1.

Service buildings housing sanitation and laundry facilities shall be permanent structures complying with all applicable ordinances and statutes regulating building, electrical installations, and plumbing systems.

2.

Service buildings housing sanitation facilities shall be located not closer than 20 feet nor farther than 200 feet from any mobile home space.

I.

Sewage and refuse disposal: Waste from showers, bath tubs, flush toilets, urinals, lavatories, slop sinks, and laundries in service and other buildings and from each trailer within the park shall be discharged into a public sewer system in compliance with applicable ordinances.

J.

Garbage receptacles: Regulation garbage receptacles with tight-fitting covers shall be provided in quantities to permit disposal of all garbage and rubbish. Garbage receptacles may be located in groups not farther than 100 feet from any mobile home space. The receptacles shall be kept in sanitary condition at all times. Garbage and rubbish shall be collected and disposed of as frequently as may be necessary to ensure that individual garbage receptacles shall not overflow.

K.

Fire protection: Every park shall be equipped at all times with fire extinguishing equipment in good working order, of such type, size and number and so located within the park as to satisfy applicable reasonable regulations of the Fire Department. No open fires shall be permitted at any place which may endanger life or property.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted March 21, 2023, amended § 17.13.040 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 17.13.040 was entitled "Conditional uses," and derived from: Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), adopted May 29, 1984; and Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 22, 1970.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3548 § 6, 1/5/2016; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 8, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), 5/29/1984; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Density shall not exceed one trailer for every 3,500 square feet (12.44 units/acre) of total land area. Said total land area ratio to include driveways, toilet and laundry buildings, playground-recreation open spaces, individual trailer sites, and caretaker's quarters.

B.

A minimum of ten percent of the total area of a trailer park shall be reserved and shall be used solely and exclusively for a recreation open space.

C.

In the interests of fire prevention, there shall be a minimum space of 14 feet between trailers, including cabanas.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted March 21, 2023, amended § 17.13.060 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 17.13.060 was entitled "Off-street parking required," and derived from: Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), adopted Feb. 14, 1997; Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), adopted May 29, 1984; and Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 22, 1970.

A.

All procedural processes are outlined in Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

B.

Final approval may only be granted by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) after all conditions of preliminary approval have been met or bonded for by the applicant. No lots may be offered for sale prior to preliminary plat approval by the Hearing Examiner.

(Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted March 21, 2023, amended § 17.13.070 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 17.13.070 was entitled "Signs permitted," and derived from: Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), adopted May 29, 1984; and Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 22, 1970.

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.13.080 entitled "Pre-application review," which derived from Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2023.

The application for a RTP 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; 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, if applicable.

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.

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.

E.

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.

F.

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

G.

A preliminary utilities plan, including fire hydrant locations.

H.

A preliminary storm drainage plan with calculation of impervious areas.

I.

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 § 3(Att. C), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted March 21, 2023, amended § 17.13.090 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 17.13.090 was entitled "Trailer parks," and derived from: Ord. 3548 § 6, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 2932 § 34, adopted Oct. 11, 1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted March 17, 1995; Ord. 2668 § 4 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2300 § 2 (part), adopted May 29, 1984; and Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 22, 1970.

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.13.100 entitled "Routing and staff recommendations," which derived from Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2023.

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.13.110 entitled "Hearing Examiner public hearing—Scheduling and notice," which derived from Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2023.

The Hearing Examiner's decision for approval, denial, or approval with modifications or conditions, shall be in written form based upon compliance with PAMC 17.13.050 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.

(Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Application for final approval of a RTP that involves subdivision of the underlying property shall be submitted within five years of preliminary RTP approval. An application for final review of a RTP 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 RTP'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 RTP 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. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.13.160 entitled "Final action," which derived from Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2023.

The Building Division shall issue building permits for buildings and structures that conform with the approved final development plans for the RTP 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 RTP.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 3(Att. C), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.13.180 entitled "Modifications after final approval," which derived from Ord. 3710 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2023.

This is a medium density residential zone that allows a mix of multi-unit dwelling types at a density greater than single-household neighborhoods but less than the higher densities of the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also intended to be more restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's lower density multi-family residential neighborhoods with direct access on an arterial street, usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land, and serving as a transitional use between low density residential uses and commercial/industrial uses.

(Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3123 § 6, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

A.

All residential uses meeting lot dimensional standards and complying with applicable structure design standards in Chapters 17.21 and 17.22 PAMC.

B.

Adult family homes.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Child care facility.

E.

Child care provider.

F.

Reserved.

G.

Group living.

H.

Single-household dwellings existing as of December 21, 2021.

(Ord. 3728 § 10(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3123 § 6, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

A.

Accessory dwelling units. See section 17.21.020 PAMC

B.

All other non-commercial or non-industrial uses subordinate to the residential use of the lot.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

Conditional uses must comply with the minimum standards in PAMC 17.94.065.

A.

Art galleries, museums and aquariums.

B.

Assisted living facility.

C.

Community centers

D.

Hospices.

E.

Home occupations.

F.

Libraries.

G.

Nursing and convalescent homes.

H.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

I.

Residential care facilities.

J.

Utility buildings and structures.

K.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 2956 § 2, 4/25/1997; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

A.

The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all development in the RMD zone:

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 5, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3343 § 5, 1/1/2009; Ord. 3253, 7/14/2006; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

A.

Permitted uses. Signs not larger than ten square feet, lighted, but not flashing or intermittent. One per building.

B.

Conditional uses. Size and type as specified in PAMC sections 17.94.065 and 17.14.080, design standards.

C.

See the following Code sections for applicable design standards:

1.

Accessory dwelling units: PAMC 17.21.020.

2.

Cottage housing: PAMC 17.21.030.

3.

Duplexes: PAMC 17.21.040.

4.

Townhomes: PAMC 17.21.050.

5.

Multi-family and commercial design standards: Chapter 17.22 PAMC.

(Ord. 3688 § 29, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 7, 1/5/2016; Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), 10/16/1992)

Editor's note— Ord. 3688 § 29, adopted Dec. 21, 2021, deleted § 17.14.080 entitled "Design and landscaping for apartments," which derived from: Ord. 3577 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017; Ord. 3572 § 5, adopted Dec. 20, 2016; Ord. 3548 § 7, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; and Ord. 2715 § 7 (part), adopted Oct. 16, 1992.

This is a high density residential zone for multi-family dwelling structures. Some nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of potential land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods and are usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City, and in close proximity to primary transportation routes.

(Ord. 3688 § 30, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 8, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 7, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 3, 10/17/1992; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 5 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991)

A.

All residential uses meeting lot dimensional standards and complying with applicable structure design standards in Chapters 17.21 and 17.22 PAMC.

B.

Adult family homes.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Child care provider.

E.

Child care facility.

F.

Reserved.

G.

Group living.

H.

Single-household dwellings existing as of December 21, 2021.

(Ord. 3728 § 11(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 30, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord., 2666 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part), 6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

Exempted home occupations.

B.

Accessory dwelling units. See section 17.21.020 PAMC.

C.

All other non-commercial or non-industrial uses subordinate to the residential use of the lot.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 30, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2921 § 7, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

Conditional uses must comply with the minimum standards in PAMC 17.94.065.

A.

Art galleries, museums and aquariums.

B.

Assisted living facilities.

C.

Community center.

D.

Funeral homes and mortuaries.

E.

Hospices.

F.

Home occupations.

G.

Libraries.

H.

Nursing and convalescent homes.

I.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

J.

Residential care facilities.

K.

Utility buildings and structures.

L.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3688 § 30, 12/21/2021; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 8, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3155 § 7, 1/30/2004; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2956 § 3, 4/25/1997; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2796 § 6, 2/11/1994; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2666 § 3 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), 9/27/1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), 5/15/1991; Ord. 2535 § 1, 5/24/1989; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part), 6/16/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

A.

The following area, dimensional and density requirements apply to all development in the RHD zone:

B.

Exceptions to maximum lot and site coverage:

1.

An additional ten percent coverage that enables development to achieve the allowed maximum density of the RHD Zone per 17.15.050.A.; or

2.

An additional ten percent coverage for development that is reserved as affordable housing. All applicants seeking bonus impervious surface for inclusion of affordable housing shall provide a mechanism to ensure that affordable housing remains affordable for the life of the project. Such mechanism shall be approved by the City Attorney in conjunction with the Department of Community and Economic Development, and shall be recorded on the land title; in addition:

3.

In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, driveways, sidewalks, patios and other surfaces is designed to infiltrate on-site, according to the requirements in Chapter 5 of the City of Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual, portions of the project can be exempt from lot and site coverage calculations. (See PAMC 17.94.135 for exemptions.)

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

A.

Permitted uses: Signs not larger than ten square feet, lighted, but not flashing or intermittent. One per building.

B.

Conditional uses: Size and type as determined by Hearing Examiner.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that an occupation or business undertaken within a dwelling unit located in a residential zone is incidental and subordinate to the primary residential use and is compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. This chapter provides for home occupations within residential zones to be permitted through an administrative conditional use permit process.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 9, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 8 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2103 § 2, 10/18/1980)

Should any of the provisions or definitions of any other chapter of Title 17 conflict with or overlap any of the provisions or definitions of this chapter, whichever imposes the more stringent regulations shall prevail.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2103 § 3, 10/18/1980)

Editor's note— Ord. 3577 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, repealed § 17.17.012 entitled, "Definitions,"which derived from: Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 3123 § 8 (part), adopted Oct. 11, 2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2265 § 2, adopted Sept. 19, 1983; and Ord. 2103 § 4, adopted Oct. 18, 1980.

An administrative conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter is required for all home occupations occurring in residential use districts except those exempted pursuant to PAMC 17.17.030. A home occupation use is an administrative conditional use permit as defined in PAMC 17.08.020(I).

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3123 § 8 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2103 § 5, 10/18/1980)

The following home occupations shall be exempted when all the development standards in section 17.17.040 and specific conditions applicable to each use are met:

A.

Authors, composers, writers.

B.

Building contractors, home builders, building tradesmen, landscaping services, janitorial services, commercial loggers, divers, truck drivers, provided:

1.

No more than one commercial vehicle, no matter how many different home occupations are occurring at one site, is parked on the premises or the adjacent street at one time;

2.

No outside storage of materials or equipment, except hand-carried tools, on the premises;

3.

Only family members working in the residence may park their vehicles on the property or the adjacent street as part of the conducting of the business.

C.

Family day-care homes that provide day-care during part of the 24-hour day to 12 or fewer children incidental to a primary residential use.

D.

Retail and wholesale salespersons, business representatives, provided:

1.

No customers visit the premises;

2.

No products, except samples, are stored on the premises;

3.

Only family members working in the residence may park their vehicles on the property or the adjacent street as part of the conducting of the business.

(Ord. 3137 § 1, 2/24/2003; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2652 § 16, 9/27/1991; Ord. 2103 § 6, 10/18/1980)

All home occupations shall comply with the following development standards:

A.

There shall be no exterior display, no exterior sign, no exterior storage of materials (not including commercial vehicles and as listed in PAMC 17.17.030.B.3), and no other indication or appearance of a business that would detract from the residential character of the area.

B.

If the operation is the type where customers or clients come to the home, the Director of Community and Economic Development shall determine the number of visitations per day that is compatible with the area.

C.

If customers or clients visit the home, the hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified by the Director of Community and Economic Development.

D.

If the operation is the type in which classes are held or instruction given, the Director of Community and Economic Development shall determine the number of students per day that is compatible with the site and surrounding area.

E.

Employees working on the premises shall be limited to members of the family residing in the dwelling unit, unless otherwise specified by the Director of Community and Economic Development; provided that the number of non-family employees shall not exceed one.

F.

On-premises retail sale of goods not produced, processed or fabricated in the dwelling unit shall not be permitted.

G.

Home occupations shall be conducted in whole or in part in the dwelling unit but not entirely in an accessory building unless otherwise specified by the Director of Community and Economic Development; provided, that the dwelling unit and accessory building in which the home occupation is conducted shall occur on the same parcel.

H.

The number of off-street parking spaces shall be determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development. Any improvements to the parking area shall be determined by the City Engineer in accordance with Chapter 14.40 PAMC whereby said improvements shall be completed within two years of the date of approval.

(Ord. 3548 § 9, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3071 § 4 (part), 12/15/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2265 § 3, 9/19/1983; Ord. 2103 § 7, 10/18/1980)

The application for a home occupation use shall be submitted on a form obtained from the Department of Community and Economic Development and shall be acknowledged by the owner of the property, if other than the applicant. In addition to the notice procedures contained in PAMC 18.02.050, notice shall be mailed to the latest recorded real property owners within at least 300 feet of the boundary of the site as shown by the records of the County Assessor. Mailing labels shall be provided by the applicant.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2103 § 8, 10/18/1980)

Upon receipt of an application satisfying the requirements of section 17.17.050, the Department of Community and Economic Development shall route the same to all appropriate departments. Each such department shall submit to the Department of Community and Economic Development recommendations and comments regarding the application. The Department of Community and Economic Development shall prepare a report to the Director of Community and Economic Development summarizing the factors involved, the recommendations of other departments, and the Department of Community and Economic Development recommendation and findings. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the applicant and copies shall be made available, at cost, for use by any interested party.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2103 § 9, 10/18/1980)

The Director's decision shall be in written form with findings based upon compliance with sections 17.17.010, 17.17.040 and the following criteria:

A.

That the home occupation does not involve equipment or processes which introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibrations, odors, and other hazards in excess of those normally found in residential areas.

B.

That the home occupation does not significantly increase local vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

C.

That the home occupation shall not be injurious or detrimental to adjoining or abutting properties.

D.

That the home occupation shall not endanger the public health, morals, safety, and welfare; and that it is in the public interest.

E.

The Director of Community and Economic Development decision shall include a condition that home occupations be forwarded to the Public Works and Utilities Department for the determination of utility charges.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2911 § 3, 3/29/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2103 § 11, 10/18/1980)

Persons with demonstrated physical handicaps may be permitted special review by the Director of Community and Economic Development. Such applicant may request waiver of development standard sections 17.17.040.E and/or F. No waiver of the criteria of section 17.17.080 will be considered.

(Ord. 3548 § 9, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2103 § 12, 10/18/1980)

In addition to the criteria of section 17.17.080, the Director of Community and Economic Development shall base his decision on a special review upon the following criteria:

A.

The waiver of any development standard shall not change the basic residential character of the dwelling unit nor detract in any way from the residential character of the neighborhood.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2103 § 13, 10/18/1980)

A.

Once a home occupation use has been approved, it shall not be transferred to another person or to a location other than as stated on the permit.

B.

The initial time limit on approved home occupation uses shall not exceed one year, after which time extensions may be granted as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2595 § 4, 6/27/1990; Ord. 2103 § 16, 10/18/1980)

A.

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director of Community and Economic Development may appeal the decision to the City Council.

B.

Appeals shall be submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development in writing within 15 days following the date of the decision.

C.

The City Council shall conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal of the Director of Community and Economic Development's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Council's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance with PAMC 17.96.150.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000)

A.

Extensions of approved home occupation uses shall be considered in accordance with the same procedures as for the original permit application and may be granted for specified or unspecified time periods provided that the following minimum criteria are met:

1.

The use complies with the permit conditions; and

2.

There have been no significant, adverse changes in circumstances.

B.

Upon written request for an extension submitted to the Department of Community and Economic Development prior to the expiration of the home occupation use, said use shall be automatically extended for 90 days to allow the City to review and process the extension request.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000)

Any permit issued pursuant to the terms of this chapter may be revoked in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1, Section 13, Ordinance No. 2050.

(Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2103 § 18, 10/18/1980)

A.

Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

B.

In addition to the criminal penalty of subsection A. hereof, any person operating under an exemption authorized by any portion of this chapter shall be deemed to have forfeited said permit as a result of said violation. Such person shall be required to apply for a home occupation use pursuant to the provisions of section 17.17.050. Failure to apply for and obtain an administrative conditional use permit for a home occupation use pursuant to section 17.17.050 shall subject the person to the penalty specified in subsection 17.17.310.A.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2103 § 19, 10/18/1980)

A.

Home occupations, other than those specifically exempted under PAMC 17.17.030, established prior to the effective date of this chapter and not having a home occupation use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall, within 90 days after the effective date of this chapter, initiate an administrative conditional use permit application. After the 90-day period, the home occupation shall be considered to be in violation of this chapter.

B.

Time extensions of administrative conditional use permits for home occupation uses lawfully established prior to the effective date of this chapter shall not be approved unless the home occupation complies fully with this chapter.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) 1/28/2000)

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.

The purpose of this chapter is to:

A.

Establish the uses generally permitted in each zone which are compatible with the purpose of the zone and other uses allowed within the zone.

B.

Promote forms of development that reinforce and/or enhance the desired character of Port Angeles business districts.

C.

Promote compatibility between developments.

D.

Minimize environmental impacts of development.

(Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

A.

Use categories.

1.

In order to regulate uses, categories of uses have been established. Use categories provide a systematic basis for assigning land uses to appropriate categories with other similar uses. Use categories classify land uses and activities based on common functional, product, or physical characteristics.

2.

Characteristics include the type and amount of activity, the hours of operation, the type of customers or residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered, likely impact on surrounding properties, and site conditions.

3.

Where a use category contains a list of included uses, the list is to be considered example uses, and not all-inclusive. The Director has the responsibility for categorizing all uses.

B.

Principal uses. Allowed principal uses in commercial zones are listed in Table 17.20.020. Principal uses are grouped into categories of uses.

C.

Accessory uses. Accessory uses are permitted in conjunction with a permitted principal use as determined by the Community and Economic Development Director to be compatible with the intent of this chapter.

D.

Temporary uses. Temporary uses are allowed as established in PAMC 17.96.050.

E.

Shoreline master program. Within 200 feet of ordinary high water, permitted or conditional uses must comply with the shoreline master program, as adopted and amended by the City.

F.

Key to the use table.

1.

Permitted use (P). Where the letter "P" appears in the use tables, the subject use is permitted. Permitted uses are those that do not require discretionary land use approval permits, but may require building permits, shoreline permits, or other permits required by Title 14 PAMC.

2.

Conditional use (C). Where the letter "C" appears in the use tables, the subject use is allowed subject to the conditional use review procedures specified in PAMC 17.94.065.

3.

Use not permitted ( ). Where no symbol appears in the use tables, the subject use is prohibited in that zone.

4.

Special use limitations (X). For uses containing a subscript _(X) , refer to the Code reference in the right column next to the subscript _(X). All applicable requirements govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced.

5.

Unclassified uses. Where a proposed use is not classified in the use tables and sections below, the Community and Economic Development Director must apply the use provisions of a use most similar in scale and associated level of impacts. Where the Director finds that there is no such similar use, the Director must make a determination in writing on whether the use should be permitted, conditionally permitted, or prohibited, based on the following considerations:

a.

The purpose of the applicable zone.

b.

The character of uses that are designated in Table 17.20.020 as permitted, conditional and prohibited within the applicable zone.

c.

The scale and type of the use and buildings compared to other permitted uses in the zone.

d.

The amount, type, and pattern of vehicular traffic anticipated for the use.

e.

The expected outdoor uses and activities associated with the use.

f.

The expected noises, odors, emissions, and unique visual impacts associated with the use.

(Ord. 3728 § 12(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible with the purpose of this chapter may be established.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

A.

Animal care.

1.

No burning of refuse or dead animals is allowed.

2.

Only house pets (as defined by Chapter 17.08 PAMC) are allowed on the premises. Also see the animal keeping provisions of Title 7 PAMC.

3.

The portion of the building or structure in which animals are kept or treated must be mechanically ventilated and soundproofed.

4.

Prior to issuance of a building permit, documentation must be provided by a qualified acoustical consultant, for approval by the Director, verifying that the expected noise to be emanating from the use complies with the standards set forth in WAC 173-60-040 for a Class B source property and a Class A receiving property.

5.

Outdoor area standards.

a.

All outdoor exercise areas and runs must be fenced for the safe confinement of animals.

b.

A minimum of 15 feet wide Type A landscaping must be established along any outside areas used to exercise or walk animals that abuts a ground floor residential use.

c.

No animal may be outdoors between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except for relieving bodily functions.

(Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

(Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

See Chapter 17.94 PAMC for the following provisions:

A.

Minimum lot area reduction and exceptions.

B.

Exception to minimum side yard setback.

C.

Permitted intrusions into required yards.

D.

Lot coverage exemptions.

E.

Exceptions to height requirement.

F.

Other deviations, exceptions, variances, and adjustments.

(Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

A.

Signs. Signs must comply with Chapter 14.36 PAMC.

B.

Off-street parking. See Chapter 14.40 PAMC.

C.

Design standards. Commercial and multi-family development must comply with Chapter 17.22 PAMC.

D.

Landscaping. See PAMC 17.22, Article V, Landscaping Standards.

(Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

A.

Purpose. To offer flexibility to allowable height in strategic zones in exchange for affordable forms of housing or a greater diversity of unit sizes.

B.

Applicability.

1.

The provisions of this section are optional.

2.

The bonus incentive provisions of this chapter apply to zones with height bonuses established in PAMC 17.20.040.

C.

Bonus options. Developments meeting one of the following incentives standards qualify for the maximum height with bonus as set forth in Table 17.20.040.

1.

Participation in the 12-year affordable option of the Property Tax Exemptions for Multi-Family Housing program (Chapter 17.46 PAMC).

2.

At least 25 percent of the total dwelling units contain 600 square feet or less of gross floor area.

3.

At least ten percent of the total dwelling units contain three or more bedrooms.

D.

Recording. Prior to building permit issuance, a building height bonus agreement in a form approved by the Director and City Attorney must be recorded with the Clallam County Auditor's office as a covenant running with the land and binding on the applicant, property owner, assigns, heirs, and successors.

(Ord. 3688 § 32, 12/21/2021)

A.

Applicability. The standards herein apply to all single household dwellings on a lots less than 5,000 square feet in area created after December 21, 2021.

B.

Purpose.

1.

To provide opportunities for creative, diverse, and high-quality infill development that is compatible with existing neighborhoods.

2.

To promote housing affordability and greater choice by encouraging smaller and more diverse home sizes in accordance with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.

3.

To support more efficient use of urban residential land.

4.

To provide usable open space for residents.

5.

To de-emphasize garages and driveways as major visual elements along the street.

6.

To promote architectural variety that adds visual interest to the street and neighborhood.

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Figure 17.21.010(B) Small lot single-household examples

 

C.

Driveway access and garage standards.

1.

All garages and on-site parking must be accessible from the alley with exception of alley/street subdivisions resulting in lots less than 5,000 sf (see PAMC 14.40.045 for parking reduction tools).

2.

For individual garage or carport units facing an alley, driveways must be designed to prevent parked cars from protruding into alleys. Such driveways must be either less than five feet long or longer than 20 feet, measured along the centerline of the driveway.

D.

Entry standards.

1.

For new dwellings, the façade facing the street must be designed as the front of the dwelling with a primary building entrance and a covered pedestrian entry, such as a covered porch or recessed entry, with minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet.

2.

Clear and obvious pedestrian access between the sidewalk the building entry is required for new dwellings. Alley frontage lots require clear pedestrian access between the alley and building entry.

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Figure 17.21.010(D) Small lot entry configuration examples

 

E.

Minimum useable open space standards.

1.

Every lot must provide a useable open space equivalent to at least ten percent of the lot area at the side or rear of the dwelling, with a minimum dimension of 15 feet on all sides of the useable open space. For example, a 3,500 square feet lot would require a contiguous open space of at least 350 square feet. Porches and patios may be used to fulfill this requirement provided they are part of an open space that meets the minimum dimension requirement.

2.

If the rear edge of the usable open space is within five feet of an alley, any fence between the rear edge and the alley must be limited to four feet in height except where the portion of the fence between four and six feet in height is at least 50 percent transparent.

3.

Driveways do not count in the calculations for usable open space.

4.

LID stormwater BMPs, like rain gardens, may be integrated in up to 25 percent of the minimum required usable open space area.

5.

Additions must not create or increase any nonconformity with this standard.

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Figure 17.21.010(E) Small lot open space examples
	Acceptable Example Open space in the rear of a small lot integrating a 10'x10' porch and a walkway to an alley-facing detached garage.
	Unacceptable Example Open space surrounded by this fence is both too narrow and awkwardly located to be useable.

 

F.

Tree standards. Trees must be integrated into new, small lot single-household developments at the time of occupancy at the rate one tree per lot.

1.

Trees may be either coniferous or deciduous.

2.

Required trees must not be located in public right-of-way (see Chapter 11.13 PAMC for street tree standards).

3.

See PAMC 17.22, Article V Landscaping Standards, for related landscaping plans, installation, and maintenance standards.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 33, 12/21/2021)

A.

Purpose. The purpose of an accessory dwelling unit is to:

1.

Add affordable units to existing housing and make housing units available to people who might otherwise have difficulty finding homes within the City.

2.

Promote the development of additional housing options in residential neighborhoods that are appropriate for people at a variety of stages of their lives.

3.

Provide homeowners with a means of obtaining, through tenants in either the accessory dwelling unit or the principal residence, rental income, companionship, or security.

4.

Protect neighborhood stability, property values, and the character of the neighborhood.

B.

Standards. An ADU, in any zone, must comply with the following development standards:

1.

Impact fees. The City may not assess impact fees on the construction of ADUs that are greater than 50 percent of the impact fees that would be imposed on the principal unit.

2.

Residency of lot owner. The owner of a lot on which there is an ADU is not required to reside in or occupy the ADU or another housing unit on the same lot.

3.

Density. At least two ADUs are permitted on all lots that are located in all zoning districts within the City that allow for single-household dwellings in the following configurations:

(i)

One attached ADU and one detached ADU;

(ii)

Two attached ADUs; or

(iii)

Two detached ADUs, which may be comprised of either one or two detached structures.

4.

Minimum lot size. An ADU is permitted on any lot that meets the minimum lot size required for the principal dwelling unit.

5.

Maximum gross floor area. The maximum gross floor area requirement for ADUs is 1,000 square feet or 50 percent of the average gross floor area of all other dwelling units on the lot, not including a detached garage and/or a detached accessory building, whichever is larger.

6.

Conversion of existing structures. ADUs may be converted from existing structures, including but not limited to detached garages, even if they violate current code requirements for setbacks or lot coverage.

7.

Scale and visual subordination. The ADU must be visually subordinate to the primary unit. If the ADU is located within an existing residence, there can only be one main entrance located on the primary street-facing facade of the single-household residential structure, unless the residence contained additional entrances before the ADU was proposed. Detached ADU's and entrances that do not have access from the ground, such as an entrance from a balcony or deck, are exempt from this standard.

8.

Addressing. A separate address must be created for the ADU.

9.

Conveyance of condominium unit. The sale or other conveyance of a condominium unit independently of a principal unit is not prohibited based solely on the grounds that the condominium unit was originally built as an ADU.

10.

Public street improvements. Public street improvements will not be required as a condition of permitting ADUs.

12.

Environmental exemptions. The provisions of this section do not apply to lots designated with critical areas or their buffers as designated in RCW 36.70A.060, or to a watershed serving a reservoir for potable water if that watershed is or was listed, as of the effective date of this section, as impaired or threatened under section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1313(d)).

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Figure 17.21.020(A) Detached accessory dwelling unit examples

 

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023; Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 33, 12/21/2021)

A park model meeting the requirements of WAC 296-150P may be placed on a lot in place of a detached ADU in all zones where ADUs are an allowed accessory use when the following development standards are met:

1.

Configuration. A park model may be used as an accessory use in conjunction with a primary structure housing a primary single-household dwelling or duplex.

2.

Density. The park model must be located on the same zoning lot as the primary structure. A park model which conforms to the standards in this chapter shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located and shall be considered a residential use which is consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning designation for the lot.

3.

Minimum lot size. A park model must not be established on any parcel smaller than 3,500 square feet.

4.

Setbacks, height, and site coverage. Park models must comply with all dimensional standards including the site coverage, height, and setback requirements of the zone.

5.

Scale and visual subordination. The park model must be visually subordinate to the primary unit. There can only be one main entrance located on the primary street facing lot line.

6.

Parking. The off-street parking requirements set forth in Chapter 14.40 must be provided and maintained for the primary dwelling. No additional parking is required for a park model.

7.

Addressing. A separate address must be created for the park model.

8.

Utility connection. A park model must have a permitted and permanent connection to all applicable municipal utilities.

9.

Anchoring standards. A park model placed on a lot must comply with the standards of ANSI 225.1.

(Ord. 3718 § 1, 8/15/2023)

A.

Purpose. The purpose of a commercial caretaker unit is to:

1.

Promote the development of limited housing options in commercial and industrial areas that are otherwise prohibitive of residential development.

2.

Provide housing for an owner/proprietor, employee, or other on-site security or operations personnel of a commercial/industrial property where no residential dwelling units exist.

B.

Standards. A CCU must comply with the following development standards:

1.

Configuration. An CCU may be located either within, attached to, or detached from a primary structure housing a commercial or industrial use. CCUs shall only be located above the first floor or to the rear of commercial or industrial buildings.

2.

Density. Only one CCU may be created in conjunction with each commercial or industrial enterprise. A CCU which conforms to the standards in this chapter shall not be required to meet minimum residential density standards for the lot upon which it is located and shall be considered an accessory use which is consistent with the comprehensive plan and zoning designation for the lot.

3.

Maximum unit size. The CCU must be subordinate to the primary commercial or industrial use, not exceeding 1,250 square feet unless approved through an administrative conditional use permit process.

4.

Setbacks, height, and site coverage. CCUs must comply with all dimensional standards including the site coverage, height, and setback requirements of the zone.

5.

Parking. The off-street parking requirements set forth in Chapter 14.40 must be provided and maintained for the primary use of the parcel. No additional parking is required for an CCU.

6.

Addressing. A separate address must be created for the CCU.

7.

Occupancy. CCUs shall be reserved for individuals employed on site at the commercial/industrial use the CCU is subordinate to.

8.

Applicability. CCUs shall be permitted on all lots within commercial and industrial zones where an approved commercial or industrial use is operating. In all other circumstances. CCUs may be administratively approved as a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

A.

Applicability. The standards herein apply to all cottage housing developments.

B.

Purpose.

1.

Provide opportunities for creative, diverse and high-quality infill development that is compatible with existing neighborhoods.

2.

Promote housing affordability and greater choice by encouraging smaller and more diverse home sizes in accordance with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.

3.

Support compatibility with existing neighborhoods by promoting high-quality design.

4.

Support more efficient use of urban residential land.

5.

Enhance the character of the residential neighborhood.

6.

Provide usable open space for residents.

7.

Support protection of environmentally sensitive area amenities:

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Figure 17.21.030(B)(1) Cottage housing example with key standards

 

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Figure 17.21.030(B)(2) Cottage housing site plan example

 

C.

Lot size standard. Cottages are exempt from minimum lot area and lot width standards, provided they comply with design standards herein.

D.

Density standard. Due to the smaller relative size of cottage units, cottage developments meeting all design standards herein are considered to comply with the underlying zoning.

E.

Minimum and maximum number of cottages.

1.

Cottage housing developments must contain a minimum of three cottages.

2.

Three to 21 cottage structures may make up a cluster. There is no limit on the number of clusters provided all other standards are met.

3.

In the R7, RMD, and RHD zones, attached duplex cottages are allowed.

4.

Accessory dwelling units are not permitted in cottage housing developments, except as provided in subsection L. below.

F.

Setbacks and separation standards.

1.

The minimum setbacks set forth in Chapters 17.10 through 17.20 PAMC apply to the development frontage and external side and rear property lines of the entire cottage development.

2.

Individual cottages buildings must be separated from each other by at least six feet. Permitted projections into required side setbacks in the zoning chapters (Chapters 17.10 through 17.20 PAMC) apply.

3.

Cottages must be setback at least five feet from any internal walkway. Permitted projections into required front setbacks also apply.

4.

Cottages must be setback at least ten feet from any shared access drives that provide access to four or more cottages. For access lanes serving less than four cottages, at least five feet of separation is required between access lanes and cottages. Permitted projections into required front setbacks also apply for setbacks to shared access drives (see PAMC 17.94.120).

G.

Building height standards.

1.

Cottages have a maximum building height of 25 feet. All parts of the roof above 18 feet must be pitched with a minimum roof slope of 6:12.

2.

The height of accessory structures in cottage housing developments is limited as prescribed in the underlying zone.

H.

Cottage size standards. Cottages must contain no more than 1,200 square feet gross floor area, not including attached garages.

I.

Entry and porch standards.

1.

Clear and obvious pedestrian access between the sidewalk and the building entry is required for new dwellings.

2.

Porches. Cottage façades facing the common open space or common internal walkway must feature a roofed porch at least 70 square feet in size with a minimum dimension of seven feet on any side. The required porch does not count as private open space for the size or dimension requirements of subsection (L)(1). Cottages facing a street must also provide a separate entry facing the street which is covered with minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet.

J.

Façade transparency standards. Transparent windows and/or doors are required on at least eight percent of façades featuring the primary entrance and facing streets and common open spaces. For corner lots, this standard is only applied to the building elevation containing the primary entrance.

K.

Common open space standards.

1.

Minimum size. Common open space must be at least 400 square feet per cottage.

2.

Minimum dimensions. Common open space must have no dimension less than 15 feet. Areas used to meet private open space requirements [see subsection (L) below] may not be double-counted as common open space.

3.

Elements. Common open space may include a lawn, courtyard, plaza, garden, or other shared central open space and may not include parking areas. Common open space must be useable and may not include critical areas or critical area buffers, including steep slopes. LID stormwater BMPs, like rain gardens, may be integrated in up to 25 percent of the minimum required usable open space area.

4.

Orientation. Common open space must have cottages abutting on at least two sides. At least 50 percent of the cottages in each cottage housing cluster must abut common open space. Cottages abutting the common open space must be oriented around and have the primary entrance face the common open space.

5.

Access. Cottages must be within 100 feet walking distance of the common open space and feature a direct pedestrian connection to the common open space.

L.

Shared community buildings standards.

1.

A shared community building may be integrated into the common open space area required in subsection (J) above but must not be included in the minimum common open space area calculations.

2.

Non-residential use. A shared community building may include uses such as, but not limited to, a multi-purpose entertainment space, recreation center, kitchen, library, storage space, workshop, or similar amenities that promote shared use and a sense of community. Commercial uses other than child care are prohibited.

3.

Residential use. A shared community building may contain one attached accessory dwelling unit (see PAMC 17.21.020).

4.

Height. Shared community buildings have a maximum building height of 25 feet. All parts of the roof above 18 feet must be pitched with a minimum roof slope of 6:12.

5.

Size. Shared community buildings have a maximum ground floor footprint of 1,200 square feet.

6.

Other standards. Except for the height and size exceptions identified in subsections (L.4 and L.5) above, shared community buildings are subject to the accessory structure standards in the zoning Chapters (17.10 through 17.20).

M.

Private open space standards.

1.

Minimum size. The minimum private open space adjacent to each cottage must be at least 200 square feet with no dimension less than ten feet.

2.

Access. The private open space must have direct access from the cottage via a door or porch.

3.

Location. The private open space is encouraged to be located between the cottage and the common open space.

4.

Private open space must be useable and may not include critical areas or critical area buffers, including steep slopes.

N.

Access and parking standards.

1.

Driveway and access requirements are in PAMC 17.22.240.

2.

Off-street parking standards are set forth in Chapter 14.40 PAMC.

3.

Parking areas must be located to the side or rear of cottage clusters. Parking must not be located between the street and cottages nor between cottages and common open space.

4.

Parking and access lanes must be screened from adjacent residential uses by landscaping or architectural screens. For parking areas and access abutting residential uses, at least five feet of Type A, B, or C landscaping (see Chapter 17.22 PAMC, Article V, Landscaping Standards) must be provided between the parking area and the abutting residential use.

5.

Parking is encouraged to be consolidated under cover. Uncovered parking must be located in clusters of not more than five adjoining spaces (except where adjacent to an alley). Driveway space in front of private garages are exempt from this provision.

6.

Garages with a footprint of up to 300 square feet may be attached to individual cottages provided all other standards herein are met. Such garages do not count toward the size limit of cottages. Such garages must not be located adjacent to the common open spaces.

O.

Landscaping standards. Cottages in the RMD and RHD zones must meet the frontage requirements of PAMC 17.22.435.

P.

Tree standards. Trees must be integrated into cottage developments at the time of occupancy at the rate one tree per cottage unit.

1.

Trees may be either coniferous or deciduous.

2.

Required trees must not be located in public right-of-way (see Chapter 11.13 PAMC for street tree standards).

3.

See PAMC 17.22, Article V, Landscaping Standards, for related landscaping plans, installation, and maintenance standards.

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023; Ord. 3688 § 33, 12/21/2021)

A.

Applicability. The standards herein apply to all duplex development within the City unless otherwise noted herein.

B.

Purpose.

1.

To provide opportunities for creative, diverse, and high-quality infill development that is compatible with existing neighborhoods.

2.

To promote housing affordability and greater choice by encouraging smaller and more diverse home sizes in accordance with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.

3.

To support more efficient use of urban residential land.

4.

To provide usable open space for residents.

5.

To de-emphasize garages and driveways as major visual elements along the street.

6.

To promote architectural variety that adds visual interest to the street and neighborhood.

C.

Driveway access and garage standards.

1.

Where duplexes are on lots served by alleys, all new garages and on-site parking must be accessible from the alley.

2.

When no alleys are present or alley access is not feasible due to extreme topography, the following standards apply:

a.

Side- and rear-facing parking areas and garages are encouraged.

b.

When located on a corner lot, both streets must be utilized for vehicle access. If one street is classified as a collector or arterial, only the side street must be utilized for vehicle access. Driveways must be located as far from the street corner as feasible.

3.

Street-facing driveways for duplexes are limited to:

a.

One 20-feet wide (maximum) driveway; or

b.

Two 12-feet wide (maximum) driveways provided the driveways are spaced at least 20 feet apart.

Single-household to duplex conversions and duplex remodels and additions may not increase any non-conformity with the standards herein.

4.

No more than 50 percent of any ground floor façade may be occupied by a garage, and detached garages and all carports must not protrude beyond the front building façade. This limit may be increased to a maximum of 65 percent provided at least three of the following design details are utilized:

a.

A decorative trellis over at least the entire width of the garage door(s).

b.

A window or windows placed above the garage on a second story or attic wall.

c.

A balcony that extends out over the driveway.

d.

Utilizing all single-vehicle garage doors as an alternative to wider garage doors suitable for two-car garages.

e.

Windows in the garage door.

f.

Decorative details on the garage door. Standard squares on a garage door will not qualify as a decorative detail [see Figure 17.21.040(D)(4)(b)].

Single-household to duplex conversions and duplex remodels and additions may not increase any non-conformity with the standards herein.

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Figure 17.21.040(C)(4)(a) Acceptable and unacceptable examples of duplex driveway/garage configurations
Left: Single driveways wider than 20 feet facing the street are not allowed. Right: Example of two separated driveways each less than 12 feet wide.

 

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Figure 17.21.040(C)(4)(b) Acceptable and unacceptable examples of duplex garage door decorative details
Left: Standard squares on a garage door that do not qualify as a decorative detail. Right: Hardware and pattern on a garage door that do qualify as a decorative detail.

 

D.

Entry standards.

1.

For new duplex developments, the façade facing the street must be designed as the front of the dwelling with a primary building entrance and a covered pedestrian entry, such a covered porch or recessed entry, with minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet.

2.

Clear and obvious pedestrian access between the sidewalk and the building entry is required for new dwellings.

E.

Minimum useable open space standards. The provisions herein are only required for new duplexes and not required for single household to duplex conversions and remodels to existing duplexes.

1.

All new duplex developments must provide usable open space with a collective size equal to ten percent of the lot area, with a minimum dimension of 15 feet on all sides. For example, an 8,000 square feet lot would require at least 800 square feet of usable open space. Usable open space may be a single large space or separate spaces.

2.

Where the usable open space is located within a front yard setback, the open space must be defined with a fence, hedge, or wall between 18 and 36 inches tall (meeting the standards of PAMC 17.94.140 and the sight obstruction height limits of the Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual when near an intersection). See Figure 17.21.040(D) for an example.

3.

If the rear edge of the usable open space is within five feet of an alley, any fence between the rear edge and the alley must be limited to four feet in height, except where the portion of the fence between four and six feet in height is at least 50 percent transparent.

4.

Unenclosed decks, porches, patios, and entries may be used as a part of the usable open space, provided they are a part of a space that meets the standards herein.

5.

LID stormwater BMPs, like rain gardens, may be integrated in up to 25 percent of the minimum required usable open space area.

6.

Driveways do not count in the calculations for usable open space.

7.

Additions must not create or increase any nonconformity with this standard.

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Figure 17.21.040(E) Example of integrating a duplex's minimum usable open space
Left: Integrating minimum useable open space into the front yard of a duplex. Right: Useable open space in the side yard of a duplex.

 

F.

Tree standards. Trees must be integrated into new duplex developments at the time of occupancy at the rate one tree per duplex unit (two trees per duplex building). The subject trees are not required for single household to duplex conversions.

1.

Trees may be either coniferous or deciduous.

2.

Required trees must not be located in public right-of-way (see Chapter 11.13 PAMC for street tree standards).

3.

See PAMC 17.22, Article V, Landscaping Standards, for related landscaping plans, installation, and maintenance standards.

(Ord. 3688 § 33, 12/21/2021)

A.

Applicability. The standards herein apply to all townhouse developments.

B.

Purpose.

1.

To provide opportunities for creative, diverse, and high-quality infill development that is compatible with existing neighborhoods.

2.

To promote housing affordability and greater choice by encouraging smaller and more diverse home sizes in accordance with the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.

3.

To support more efficient use of urban residential land.

4.

To provide usable open space for residents.

5.

To de-emphasize garages and driveways as major visual elements along the street.

6.

To reduce the apparent bulk and scale of large townhouse buildings.

7.

To promote architectural variety that adds visual interest to the street and neighborhood.

C.

Dimensional standards for townhouses are modified from the zone-based standards elsewhere in this title, as listed in Table 17.21.050.

D.

Driveway access and garage standards.

1.

Where townhouses are on lots served by alleys, all garages and on-site parking must be accessible from the alley.

2.

Where no alley is present or alley access is not feasible due to extreme topography, townhouse buildings with two units must comply with the duplex driveway standards of PAMC 17.21.040(B).

3.

Where no alley is present or alley access is not feasible due to extreme topography, townhouse buildings with three or more units must use one of the following methods:

a.

Method A. Provide a shared access drive to garages in the rear meeting the following requirements:

i.

Shared driveways have a maximum width of 20 feet and must meet turning radii and other standards of the City-adopted International Fire Code.

ii.

Minimum building separation along internal drive aisles must be 24 feet. Projections into this minimum building separation standard are permitted for each building consistent with the interior side setback projections referenced in PAMC 17.94.120. The purpose is to provide adequate vehicular turning radius, allow for landscaping elements on at least one side, and provide adequate light and air on both sides of the dwelling units and vehicle areas, which often function as usable open space for residents.

b.

Method B. Provide individual garages and driveways access from a local street meeting the following standards:

i.

Individual garages and driveways are no wider than 12 feet and driveways have a minimum length of 20 feet.

ii.

The driveway is no more than 50 percent of the width of the townhouse unit (for example, a 12-foot wide driveway requires a minimum 24-foot wide townhouse unit).

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Figure 17.21.050(D) Townhouse development examples using rear vehicular access

 

E.

Entry standards.

1.

The façade facing the street must be designed as the front of the dwelling with a primary building entrance and a covered pedestrian entry, such as a covered porch or recessed entry, with minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet.

2.

Clear and obvious pedestrian access between the sidewalk and the townhouse entry is required.

3.

For townhouses where pedestrian access is provided from an alley or private internal vehicular access, buildings must emphasize individual pedestrian entrances over private garages by using both of the following measures:

a.

Enhance entries with a trellis, small porch, or other architectural features that provide cover for a person entering the unit and a transitional space between outside and inside the dwelling.

b.

Provide a planted area in front of each pedestrian entry of at least 20 square feet in area, with no dimension less than four feet.

Alternative designs will be considered, provided they meet the purpose of the standards.

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Figure 17.21.050(E) Acceptable and unacceptable examples of townhouse entry configurations from alleys or private internal vehicular access
The left example features a landscaped area and a trellis to highlight the entry. In the middle image, the balconies and landscaped areas de-emphasize the garage. In the right image, the lack of landscaping near the entries would not be allowed (where this is the primary pedestrian entry to the unit).

 

F.

Minimum useable open space standards. Townhouse dwelling units must provide open space at least equal to ten percent of the gross floor area. The required open space may be provided by one or more of the following:

1.

Private ground level open space that is directly adjacent and accessible to dwelling units. Such space must have minimum dimensions of at least ten feet on all sides. Street setbacks may be used to meet this standard, provided they are defined with a fence (meeting standards of PAMC 17.94.140).

2.

Balconies, roof decks, or porches.

3.

Shared open space that meets the design requirements of PAMC 17.22.220, provided such space is visible and directly accessible to townhouse dwelling units.

4.

LID stormwater BMPs, like rain gardens, may be integrated in up to 25 percent of the minimum required usable open space area.

Individual private open spaces for one unit that exceed the open space standards may not be used to help meet the open space standards for other dwelling units. Shared open spaces that meet the standards of subsection (E)(3) of this section, however, may be used to supplement private open spaces meeting subsections (E)(1) and (E)(2) of this section to help dwelling units meet the usable open space standards herein.

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Figure 17.21.050(F) Townhouse open space location and examples
Illustrating optional locations for integrating usable open space, including front yard (left), rooftop deck (center), and balcony (right).
Left: Townhouses with private ground level open space and balconies. Right: Townhouse roof deck.

 

G.

Building articulation. Townhouse buildings must meet the façade articulation standards for multi-family buildings as set forth in PAMC 17.22.320(C).

(Ord. 3688 § 33, 12/21/2021)

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the operation of short-term rentals within the City of Port Angeles. This chapter does not apply to hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. This chapter also establishes a short-term rental business license permit program; platform-based enforcement provisions; and building and fire life-safety inspection requirements for all short-term rentals.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

(Reserved).

A.

The licenses required by this chapter prevail over other provisions of the PAMC that may relate to short-term rental licenses, as amended now or hereafter. In the event of a conflict, the provisions in this chapter shall control.

B.

A short-term rental business license is required for all short-term rentals occurring in the City.

C.

The Director is hereby authorized to implement, interpret, enforce, and make Director's determinations for any section of this chapter and any other applicable PAMC chapters. Director's determinations are intended to clarify and explain the PAMC requirements.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

It is unlawful for any person to operate as a platform within the City without a valid platform business license pursuant to this chapter.

B.

Platform business licenses are issued by the Director and may be obtained by filing an application to the City's Community and Economic Development Department.

C.

All platforms operating in the City of Port Angeles must comply with the following:

1.

Possess a valid platform business license issued pursuant to this chapter.

2.

Prior to providing booking services, require that all owners, authorized agents, and/or operators using the platform obtain a valid short-term rental business license through the City and include a business license number in any listing for a short-term rental on the platform.

3.

Remove any listings from the platform within four business days upon notification by the City that a short-term rental listed on the platform does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.

4.

Provide the following information in an approved electronic format to the City annually by February 1 of each year for the previous year's operations:

a.

The total number of short-term rentals in the City listed on the platform during the applicable reporting period, and

b.

The total number of nights each short-term rental was rented through the platform during the applicable reporting period.

5.

Inform all owners, authorized agents, and/or operators who use the platform of their responsibility to collect and remit all applicable local, state, and federal taxes unless the platform does this on their behalf.

6.

Provide to the City a listing of all owners, authorized agents, and/or operators inside the City for which the platform provides booking services by February 1 of each year for the previous year's operations.

7.

Upon request by the Director, permit the Director access to review the records listed above that are required to be kept under this chapter in a manner consistent with state and federal law.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

All short-term rentals must comply with the following inspection requirements:

A.

All short-term rental owners or authorized agents must obtain a fire life-safety inspection of the rental, and pay the inspection and review fees outlined in the Port Angeles Master Fee Schedule for each new or renewed license. Type I short-term rentals are required to meet the provisions for the entire structure where the rooms are located. The Director will determine the inspection frequency in one, three, or five-year increments.

B.

All short-term rentals must have a code-compliant, non-expired fire extinguisher located visibly on each floor of the dwelling and one located within six feet of any cooking appliances.

C.

Inspection results may require minor building renovations or improvements, specifically related to fire life-safety items, requiring a building permit through the City's Community and Economic Development Department.

D.

All short-term rental licenses will contain the following language:

1.

The fire life-safety review for this short-term rental is limited to basic fire life-safety inspection, including but not limited to 911 locator consistency, handrails, guardrails, egress, ingress, exterior safety lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide detection and warning, repair of any notably dangerous building concerns, and pool safety regulations. The short-term rental business license inspection is not to be construed to be an exhaustive review of all potential life/safety issues that may be present in the facility. By accepting and utilizing the short-term rental license issued by the City or utilizing the licensed short-term rental, the owner, authorized agent, short-term rental platform, guest, short-term rental operator, or any other person with interest agrees to hold the City harmless in the event of any damage, property damage, personal injuries, and any other monetary or liabilities occurring from the short-term rental.

E.

Any short-term rental undergoing renovations, improvements, or upgrades may not operate until all items are completed and required building permits are finalized. The City will temporarily suspend any short-term rental business license until such renovations, improvements, or upgrades are finished and finalized by the City's Community and Economic Development Building Division. Any suspension will not alter the renewal date requirement.

F.

All egress must be adequately sized and unobstructed to allow proper escape from each sleeping unit and escape from the main dwelling.

G.

Failure to schedule and pass any required inspection is grounds for denial or revocation of the short-term rental business license.

1.

Upon notification by the City, the short-term rental owner, authorized agent, and/or operator will have 90 days to comply with any new minor fire life-safety upgrades. When required, the applicant must obtain a building permit, complete the work, and receive approval for the final building inspection.

2.

The Director may grant extensions based on a review of the circumstances, hardships, or proposed work timelines. Any extensions will be provided to the owner, authorized agent, and/or operator in writing, detailing the length of time of extension, requirements, and other relevant provisions.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

The following zoning, allowance, and use table requirements apply to all short-term rentals within the City.

Key to use the table:

A.

P(L) = "Permitted if Licensed" means short-term rentals allowed with a short-term rental business license.

B.

No = "No" means the use is prohibited.

C.

No Limitation = "No Limitation" means the number of short-term rentals of a particular type is not limited; therefore, no maximum cap on the number of units is set.

D.

N/A = "Not Applicable" for Table 17.23.060-1 means that the requirement limitation of the number of units does not apply because that type of short-term rentals in that zone are prohibited.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

All short-term rentals must comply with the following standards:

A.

After July 1, 2024, no person may operate a short-term rental without obtaining and maintaining a short-term rental business license.

B.

Licensed short-term rentals must only use platforms licensed by the City. Licensees may alternatively direct book.

C.

Only one short-term rental license will be issued per parcel, provided, however, that owners of short-term rental units are exempt from this limitation if they were (1) in operation prior to July 1, 2024, (2) fully compliant with Ordinance 3577 and the city's 2023 moratorium, and (3) still under the same ownership as on July 1, 2024.

D.

Only one short-term rental license will be issued per owner, provided, however, that owners of short-term rental units are exempt from this limitation if they were (1) in operation prior to July 1, 2024, (2) fully compliant with Ordinance 3577 and the city's 2023 moratorium, and (3) still under the same ownership as on July 1, 2024.

E.

Each separate dwelling unit rented as a short-term rental must have its own license.

F.

Short-term rental owners and authorized agents must obtain and maintain liability insurance that satisfies the requirements of RCW 64.37.050. Proof will be required at application and renewals.

G.

Parking is required. On-site parking is preferred; however, if onsite parking is not available, the provisions of section 14.40.045.E must be utilized.

H.

Events by guests are not allowed at any type 2 short-term rental.

I.

Short-term rentals are not permitted in housing units subsidized through City programs, including, but not limited to, a fee waiver, NICE neighborhood funds, and the affordable housing sales tax fund.

J.

Short-term rentals are not permitted in any temporary, portable, or other structure not permitted by the City for permanent occupancy (e.g., boat, tent, yurt, RV, etc.).

K.

All short-term rental owners must arrange for regular municipal garbage collection.

L.

The owner, authorized agent, operator, and/or local contact must ensure that guests adhere to all nuisance regulations and ordinances in the City of Port Angeles, including the nuisance regulations in Chapter 8.30 PAMC.

M.

Short-term rentals must have the following items posted in a conspicuous place inside the residence:

1.

The license;

2.

The good neighbor policy per PAMC 17.23.090; and

3.

Emergency contact information, including the residence address.

N.

All short-term rentals must comply with the applicable federal, state, and local fire, building, and health codes.

O.

Licenses are not transferable or assignable. No short-term rental business license(s) will be issued to any entity in which a member, partner, director, officer, trustee, or any other form of owner, decisionmaker, or investor in that entity already possess a short-term rental business license under this chapter. For the provisions of this subsection, "LLC" means any entity, trust, or property ownership or leasing structure other than a natural person. Spouses and their marital community may only have one short-term rental business license. Licenses issued to an LLC must also include and be issued to the LLC governing member or owner. No transfer of the LLC governing member or owner is allowed. Any transfer of ownership, transfer to LLC, transfer to another location or structure is not allowed. Any such changes identified in this Code require a new license and payment of applicable fees.

P.

All short-term rentals must have a visible, legible address.

Q.

A type 1 Licensee may rent multiple rooms or spaces within their home under one short-term rental business license, even if those rooms are listed and rented separately on a platform.

(Ord. 3733, § 1, 8/20/2024; Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

(Reserved).

A.

The owner or the authorized agent must notify each adjacent and facing property owner of said property of the existence of the short-term rental business and provide a written list of rules and restrictions and up-to-date local contact information for any concerns, complaints, or emergencies.

B.

A copy of all rules, restrictions, and conditions imposed on the short-term rental must be posted in a prominent location in the short-term rental.

C.

Noise concerns: The hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. are designated "quiet time" so that no outdoor activity will disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. All activities must comply with PAMC 9.23.030, Disturbing the peace.

D.

Whenever the short-term rental is rented, the local contact must be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, to accept and respond physically to the short-term rental within 60 minutes of receiving a call to address complaints concerning noise levels. Failure to respond to all verifiable complaints will result in violation.

E.

Property condition: The owner, guests, local contact, and/or authorized agent must keep the short-term rental property in good order. No trash, junk, debris, or other unsightly materials are allowed to be visible on the property.

F.

The owner or authorized agent must establish policies and provide information to guests regarding the location of trash receptacles and the trash pick-up schedule.

G.

The owner or authorized agent must inform all guests that they cannot violate the standards of this chapter or generate any disturbances that may disrupt the peace, safety, and general welfare of the neighborhoods in which they are located.

H.

The guests must not block any driveways, streets, rights-of-way, or other public or private access routes.

I.

All guests, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators must comply with the City's Nuisance Code, Chapter 8.30 PAMC.

J.

The City will revoke a short-term rental business license upon the third violation within a 36-month period of this section by the licensee and their guests. Short-term rental business licenses revoked for violation of this section may not be renewed, and the owner may not apply for a short-term rental business license on any other property in the City for two years.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

An application for a short-term rental business license must be determined complete to reserve a business license spot. A complete application includes:

A.

A complete application for the City's short-term rental business license.

B.

A site plan to scale, of the property, showing the entire dwelling unit used for the short-term rental, all other structures, parking, entrance and exit locations, and other relevant information as required by the Director. A consultant is not required. This item may be hand-drawn to scale; there is no requirement for a computer-generated site plan unless the owner or authorized representative prefers this method.

C.

Scaled floor plan that includes structure dimensions throughout the entire dwelling unit and the square footage. The floor plan must also show all smoke and carbon monoxide alarm locations, fire extinguisher locations, and all ingress or egress areas with dimensions. All rooms must be labeled. All sleeping accommodations should be clearly marked, including any accommodation outside the bedroom. The City has the right to deny sleeping accommodation outside of a designated bedroom for fire, health, and life safety. If an area is prohibited from sleeping, the license must clearly state the condition. A consultant is not required. This item may be hand-drawn to scale; there is no requirement for a computer-generated site plan unless the owner or authorized representative prefers this method.

D.

Proof of short-term rental liability insurance pursuant to RCW 64.37.050.

E.

Copy of the owner's State of Washington master business license.

F.

Payment of all fees as determined by the City's Master Fee Schedule upon the application being deemed complete.

G.

Any other information the Director deems reasonably necessary to administer this chapter.

H.

If applicable, building permits for any proposed remodels, required building improvements, or other changes requiring a permit.

I.

A signed copy of the good neighbor policy. This policy shall be posted at the site after City review and approval.

J.

If the application is to renew an existing short-term rental business license, the following is also required:

1.

A copy of the operating period's rental log, including the price per night per rental in the City, charged per guest, and the total price charged for each guest's stay.

2.

Documentation showing the lodging tax paid to the State of Washington for the previous year of operation.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

Staff shall determine whether an application for a short-term rental business license is complete within 28 days after application submittal.

B.

Staff will determine capacity for a short-term rental. If there is no capacity for a short-term rental, the application will be denied and be offered a place on the waiting list.

C.

Procedures A and B listed above must be complete and meet this chapter's requirements before the City Inspector performs the inspection.

D.

If the building report review, checklist, or inspection results in any failed areas, the applicant must fix all required items, obtain any permits necessary to resolve any items, and finalize any required permits prior to issuance of a short-term rental license.

E.

If the inspection fails, or further correction or information is required for the City Inspector's report, the applicant will be charged a reinspection fee. This reinspection fee will be charged for each required subsequent review or reinspection until all items pass. The applicant is responsible for working with the Community and Economic Development Building Division to ensure a complete application and must have an approved building permit to proceed with any work.

F.

The City will only issue the short-term rental business license if the application meets all standards and passes all reviews and inspections.

G.

The short-term rental business license and associated conditions must be posted visibly for all guests.

H.

Water, sewer, power, adequate access from a public right-of-way, police, fire, and waste disposal must be available and adequate for the proposed short-term rental.

I.

The proposal should not cause detrimental effects on the surrounding residential area due to changes in the neighborhood, which include, but are not limited to, traffic volume and frequency, noise, activities occurring on-site, lighting, and the ability to provide utility service.

J.

The proposal must be compatible with the surrounding area aspects, including, but not limited to, landscaping, location of the structure(s), parking areas, and the residential nature of construction and/or architectural details of the structure.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

The Director is authorized to and will approve, deny, or approve with modifications or conditions, all short-term rental business licenses in writing in the form of a license or a denial letter. The Director must attach such conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use compatibility, public safety, and compliance with all standards and requirements of this chapter.

A.

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director under this chapter may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner. See Hearing Examiner fees in the Master Fee Schedule.

B.

Appeals must be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of the Director's decision.

C.

The Hearing Examiner shall conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance with PAMC 17.96.150.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

A short-term rental business license will be issued for a set period of time, with its effective date running from the date of issuance. The applicant must submit the renewal application 60 days prior to the existing short-term rental business license's expiration date. The City is not responsible for informing the owner of the expiration of the license. All applicable standards of this chapter must be met, and the annual inspection must be completed prior to the expiration.

B.

The short-term rental business license will be issued in the legal owner's name. If the property is sold, the license terminates, and a new owner will have to obtain a new license and comply with the regulations stated in this chapter to operate as a short-term rental. The short-term rental business license is not a vested transferable right.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

Violations. It is a violation of this chapter for any person or platform to:

1.

Operate a short-term rental platform within Port Angeles without possessing a valid short-term rental platform business license issued pursuant to section PAMC 17.23.040. Platforms cannot allow rental postings for units within the City without including a valid City business license number.

2.

Fail to require that any owner, authorized agent, or operator for a short-term rental using the platform, prior to providing booking services, possess a valid short-term rental business license issued by the City and include the business license number in any listing.

3.

Fail to post the business license number for all City of Port Angeles listings.

4.

Fail to remove any listing for short-term rentals within four business days after written notice of violation is provided by the City to the platform. Failure to remove the listing within four business days will result in penalties per this chapter.

5.

Misrepresent any material fact in an application for a platform business license or submit inaccurate information to the City when the City requests information from the platform pursuant to this chapter.

6.

Fail to comply with any requirements of this chapter applicable to short-term rental platforms.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

Violations. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to:

1.

Offer or provide a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for short-term rental use without possessing a valid short-term rental business license for that dwelling unit, or portion thereof, issued pursuant to this chapter.

2.

Offer a short-term rental of any type on a platform without possessing a valid short-term rental business license pursuant to this chapter.

3.

Utilize a platform that is not licensed by the City.

4.

Misrepresent any material fact in any short-term rental business license application or other information submitted to the City pursuant to this chapter.

5.

Fail to comply with any requirements of this chapter applicable to owners, authorized agents, or operators of a short-term rental.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

Using the procedures set out in PAMC 2.90, this chapter will be enforced against platforms, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators violating this chapter may be issued a citation, notice of violation and order to cease, and/or any notice of daily fines.

B.

Violations of this chapter are civil violations, and penalties for violations of this chapter may be imposed as follows:

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

Once a short-term rental business license has been issued, it cannot be transferred to another location, owner, authorized agent, and/or operator.

B.

The short-term rental platform business license will be valid for a period of one year only. The short-term rental platform must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the current short-term rental platform business license expiration as set forth in this chapter. The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the expiration date for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.

C.

The short-term rental business license shall be valid for a set period of time only. The owner, authorized agent, and/or operator must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the current short-term rental business license expiration as set forth in this chapter. The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the expiration date for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

A.

The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the short-term rental platform business license of any platform for violating or failing to comply with any applicable provision or any reason set forth in this chapter.

B.

The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the short-term rental business license of any owner, authorized agent, and/or operator for violating or failing to comply with any applicable provision or for any reason set forth in this chapter.

C.

No short-term rental business license or platform business license issued pursuant to this chapter may be renewed unless all outstanding penalties assessed against the licensee and all past and present fees are paid in full to the City's Community and Economic Development Department or the City's Code Enforcement Division.

D.

Appeals shall be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of the decision.

E.

The Hearing Examiner shall conduct a hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance with PAMC 17.96.150. See Hearing Examiner fees in the Master Fee Schedule.

(Ord. 3728 § 1(Exh. A), 3/5/2024)

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for the operation of bed and breakfasts within the City of Port Angeles. This chapter does not apply to hotels, motels, and short-term rentals. This chapter also establishes a bed and breakfast business license permit program, platform-based enforcement provisions, and building fire life-safety inspection.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

(Reserved).

A.

The licenses required by this chapter prevail over other provisions of the PAMC that may relate to bed and breakfast licenses, as amended now or hereafter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions, the provisions in this chapter control.

B.

A bed and breakfast business license is required for all bed and breakfasts in the City.

C.

The Director is hereby authorized to implement, interpret, enforce, and make Director's determinations for any section of this chapter and any other applicable PAMC chapters. Director's determinations are intended to clarify and explain the PAMC requirements.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

It is unlawful to operate as a bed and breakfast platform within the City without a valid platform business license pursuant to this chapter.

B.

Platform business licenses are issued by the Director and may be obtained by filing an application to the City's Community and Economic Development Department.

C.

All platforms operating in the City of Port Angeles must comply with the following:

1.

Possess a valid platform business license issued pursuant to this chapter.

2.

Prior to providing booking services, require that all bed and breakfast operators using the bed and breakfast platform obtain a valid bed and breakfast business license through the City and include a business license number in any listing for a bed and breakfast on the platform.

3.

Remove any listings from the platform within four business days upon notification by the City that a bed and breakfast listed on the platform does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.

4.

Provide the following information in an approved electronic format to the City annually by February 1 of each year for the previous year's operations:

a.

The total number of bed and breakfasts in the City listed on the platform during the applicable reporting period, and

b.

The total number of nights per bed and breakfast for all bed and breakfasts that were rented through the platform during the applicable reporting period.

5.

Inform all bed and breakfast operators who use the bed and breakfast platform of their responsibility to collect and remit all applicable local, state, and federal taxes unless the bed and breakfast platform does this on their behalf.

6.

Provide to the City a listing of all owners and bed and breakfast operators inside the City for which the platform provides booking services by February 1 of each year for the previous year's operations.

7.

Upon request by the Director, permit the Director access to review the records listed above that are required to be kept under this chapter in a manner consistent with state and federal law.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

All bed and breakfasts must comply with the following inspection requirements:

A.

All bed and breakfast owners or authorized agents must obtain a fire life-safety inspection and license from the State of Washington as a transient accommodation under Washington Administrative Code 246-360, and a license from the Clallam County Health Department as a food establishment under Washington Administrative Code 246-215.

B.

A copy of the approved State of Washington transient accommodation license and inspection report, and the Clallam County Health Department food establishment license and inspection report must both be provided to the City to apply for a City bed and breakfast business license.

(Ord. 3730 § 1(Exh. A), 7/16/24; Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

The following zoning, allowance, and use table requirements apply to all bed and breakfasts within the City.

Key to use the table:

A.

P(L) = "Permitted if Licensed". Bed and breakfasts are allowed with a bed and breakfast license.

B.

No = Prohibited Use.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

All bed and breakfasts must comply with the following standards:

A.

After July 1, 2024, no person may operate a bed and breakfast without obtaining and maintaining a bed and breakfast business license.

B.

Licensed bed and breakfasts must only use platforms licensed by the City. Licensees may alternatively direct book.

C.

Bed and breakfasts may provide breakfast, light snacks, or both to guests, and the facility and operator must meet applicable health and safety regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations of Clallam County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health, which may require separate permits.

D.

The bed and breakfast operator or owner must remain onsite, while guests are present.

E.

A bed and breakfast with four or fewer guest rooms must provide parking spaces for the operator and one space per guest bedroom. Bed and breakfasts with more than four guest rooms must provide parking spaces for the operator, guests, and employees.

F.

Events by guests are allowed up to the occupancy limit that is determined by the number of bedrooms, the Clallam County Health Department, and/or the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

G.

Bed and breakfasts are not permitted in housing units subsidized through City programs, including, but not limited to, a fee waiver, NICE neighborhood funds, and the affordable housing sales tax fund.

H.

Bed and breakfasts are not permitted in any temporary, portable, or other structure not permitted by the City for permanent occupancy (e.g., boat, tent, yurt, RV, etc.).

I.

All bed and breakfast owners must arrange for regular municipal garbage collection.

J.

The bed and breakfast operator must ensure that guests adhere to all nuisance regulations and ordinances in the City of Port Angeles, including the nuisance regulations in Chapter 8.30 PAMC.

K.

Bed and breakfasts must have the following items posted conspicuously inside each guest room:

1.

The license;

2.

The good neighbor policy per PAMC 17.24.090; and

3.

Emergency contact information, including the residence address.

L.

All bed and breakfasts must comply with the applicable international, federal, state, and local fire, building, and health codes.

M.

All bed and breakfasts must have a visible, legible address.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

(Reserved).

A.

The bed and breakfast operator must notify each adjacent and facing property owner of said property of the existence of the bed and breakfast business and provide a written list of rules and restrictions and up-to-date local contact information for any concerns, complaints, or emergencies.

B.

A copy of all rules, restrictions, and conditions imposed on the bed and breakfast must be posted in a prominent location in the bed and breakfast.

C.

Noise concerns: The hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. are designated "quiet time" so that no outdoor activity will disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. All activities must comply with PAMC 9.24.030, Disturbing the peace.

D.

Property condition: The owner, guests, local contact, and/or authorized agent must keep the property in good order. No trash, junk, debris, or other unsightly materials are allowed to be visible on the property.

E.

The bed and breakfast operator must establish policies and provide information to guests regarding the location of trash receptacles and the trash pick-up schedule.

F.

The bed and breakfast operator must inform all guests that they cannot violate the standards of this chapter or generate any disturbances that may disrupt the peace, safety, and general welfare of the neighborhoods in which they are located.

G.

The guests must not block any driveways, streets, rights-of-way, or other public or private access routes.

H.

All guests, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators must comply with the City's Nuisance Code, Chapter 8.30 PAMC.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

An application for a bed and breakfast business license must be determined complete. A complete application includes:

A.

A completed application form for the City's bed and breakfast business license.

B.

A site plan to scale, of the property, showing the entire dwelling unit used for the bed and breakfast, all other structures, parking, entrance and exit locations, and other relevant information as requested by the Director. A consultant is not required. This item may be hand-drawn to scale; there is no requirement for a computer-generated site plan unless the owner or authorized representative prefers this method.

C.

Scaled floor plan that includes structure dimensions throughout the entire dwelling unit and the square footage. The floor plan must also show all smoke and carbon monoxide alarm locations, fire extinguisher locations, and all ingress or egress areas with dimensions. All rooms must be labeled. All sleeping accommodations should be clearly marked, including any accommodation outside the bedroom. The City has the right to deny sleeping accommodation outside of a designated bedroom for fire, health, and life safety. If an area is prohibited from sleeping, the license must clearly state the condition. A consultant is not required. This item may be hand-drawn to scale; there is no requirement for a computer-generated site plan unless the owner or authorized representative prefers this method.

D.

The bed and breakfast operator must provide copies of approvals from the applicable state and local regulatory departments.

E.

Copy of the owner's State of Washington master business license.

F.

Payment of all fees as determined by the City's Master Fee Schedule upon the application being deemed complete.

G.

Any other information the Director deems reasonably necessary to administer this chapter.

H.

If applicable, building permits for any proposed remodels, required building improvements, or other changes requiring a permit.

I.

A signed copy of the good neighbor policy. This policy must be posted at the site after City review and approval.

J.

If the application is to renew an existing bed and breakfast business license, the following is required:

1.

A copy of the operating period's rental log, including the price per night charged per guest and the total price charged for each guest's stay.

2.

Documentation showing the lodging tax paid to the State of Washington for the previous year of operation.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

Staff shall determine whether an application for a bed and breakfast business license is complete within 28 days after application submittal.

B.

Reserved.

C.

Reserved.

D.

The City will only issue the bed and breakfast business license if the application meets all standards and passes all reviews and inspections. The bed and breakfast business license and associated conditions must be posted visibly for all guests.

E.

Water, sewer, power, adequate access from a public right-of-way, police, fire and waste disposal must be available and adequate for the proposed bed and breakfast.

F.

The proposal should not cause detrimental effects on the surrounding residential area due to changes in the neighborhood, which include, but are not limited to, traffic volume and frequency, noise, activities occurring on-site, lighting, and the ability to provide utility service.

G.

The proposal must be compatible with the surrounding residential area aspects, including, but not limited to, landscaping, location of the structure(s), parking areas, and the residential nature of construction and/or architectural details of the structure.

(Ord. 3730 § 1(Exh. A), 7/16/24; Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

The Director is authorized to and will approve, deny, or approve with modifications or conditions, all bed and breakfast business licenses in writing in the form of a license or a denial letter. The Director must attach such conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use compatibility, public safety, and compliance with all standards and requirements of this chapter.

A.

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director under this chapter may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner. See Hearing Examiner fees in the Master Fee Schedule.

B.

Appeals must be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of the Director's decision.

C.

The Hearing Examiner shall conduct a hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance with PAMC 17.96.150.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

A bed and breakfast business license will be issued for a set period of time, with its effective date running from the date of issuance. The applicant must submit the renewal application 60 days prior to the existing business license's expiration date. The City is not responsible for informing the owner of the expiration of the license. All applicable standards of this chapter must be met, and the annual inspection must be completed prior to the expiration.

B.

The bed and breakfast business license will be issued in the legal owner's name. If the property is sold, the license terminates, and a new owner would have to obtain a new license and comply with the regulations stated in this chapter to operate as a bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast business license is not a vested transferable right.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

Violations. It is a violation of this chapter for any person or bed and breakfast platform to:

1.

Operate a bed and breakfast platform within Port Angeles without possessing a valid bed and breakfast platform business license issued pursuant to section 17.24.040. Platforms cannot allow rental postings for units within the City without including a valid City business license number.

2.

Fail to require that any owner, authorized agent, or bed and breakfast operator using the bed and breakfast platform, prior to providing booking services, possess a valid bed and breakfast business license issued by the City and include the business license number in any listing.

3.

Fail to post the business license number for all City of Port Angeles listings.

4.

Fail to remove any listing for a bed and breakfast within four business days after written notice of violation is provided by the City to the bed and breakfast platform. Failure to remove the listing within four business days will result in penalties per this chapter.

5.

Misrepresent any material fact in an application for a bed and breakfast platform business license or submit inaccurate information to the City when the City requests information from the bed and breakfast platform pursuant to this chapter.

6.

Fail to comply with any requirements of this chapter applicable to bed and breakfast platforms.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

Violations. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to:

1.

Offer or provide a dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for bed and breakfast use without possessing a valid bed and breakfast business license for that dwelling unit, or portion thereof, issued pursuant to this chapter.

2.

Offer a bed and breakfast on a bed and breakfast platform without possessing a valid bed and breakfast business license pursuant to this chapter.

3.

Utilize a platform that is not licensed by the City.

4.

Misrepresent any material fact in any bed and breakfast business license application or other information submitted to the City pursuant to this chapter.

5.

Fail to comply with any requirements of this chapter applicable to owners, authorized agents, or bed and breakfast operators of a bed and breakfast.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

Using the procedures set out in PAMC 2.90, this chapter will be enforced against platforms, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators violating this chapter may be issued a citation, notice of violation and order to cease, and/or any notice of daily fines.

B.

Violations of this chapter are civil violations, and penalties for violations of this chapter may be imposed as follows:

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

Once a bed and breakfast business license has been issued, it cannot be transferred to another location or bed and breakfast operator.

B.

The bed and breakfast platform business license will be valid for a period of one year only. The bed and breakfast platform must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the current bed and breakfast platform business license expiration as set forth in this chapter. The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the expiration date for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.

C.

The bed and breakfast business license will be valid for a set period of time only. The bed and breakfast operator must apply for a renewal at least 60 days before the current bed and breakfast business license expiration as set forth in this chapter. The City must have confirmed receipt of the renewal request prior to the expiration date for the request to be considered submitted before the expiration date.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

A.

The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the bed and breakfast business platform license of any platform for violating or failing to comply with any applicable provision or any reason set forth in this chapter.

B.

The Director may immediately deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the bed and breakfast business license of any bed and breakfast operator for violating or failing to comply with any applicable provision or for any reason set forth in this chapter.

C.

No bed and breakfast business license or platform business license issued pursuant to this chapter may be renewed unless all outstanding penalties assessed against the licensee and all past and present fees are paid in full to the City's Community and Economic Development Department or the City's Code Enforcement Division.

D.

Appeals shall be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of the decision.

E.

The Hearing Examiner shall conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's decision shall be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court in accordance with PAMC 17.96.150. See Hearing Examiner fees in the Master Fee Schedule.

(Ord. 3728 § 2(Exh. B), 3/5/2024)

This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for businesses serving the entire region and needing an arterial location because of the nature of the business, intensity of traffic generated, or a demand for large land areas by the business. These types of commercial uses provide a multiplicity of goods and services in a single location and therefore require large areas for the building and parking. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. Service stations with petroleum products and dry cleaning shops with hazardous materials are permitted uses. Such uses do not follow the basic land use pattern of the of the traditional townsite and are not typically pedestrian oriented. This zone offers vehicular access from major transportation corridors.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

A.

General commercial uses:

1.

Artisan manufacturing.

2.

Auto supply stores, service stations, self-service gas islands, car wash facilities, and tire shops.

3.

Building material stores, cabinet shops, glass stores, hardware stores, lumber yards, paint stores, and plumbing supply stores.

4.

Businesses selling medical supplies, goods, instruments, medicine and similar items.

5.

Reserved.

6.

Farm equipment stores, garden supply stores, nurseries.

7.

Food and beverage establishments, such as cocktail lounges, cafes, cafeterias, drive-in restaurants, restaurants, take-out lunch stands, and taverns; provided that drive-in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges, and taverns, that have direct customer access to an alley abutting residentially zoned property, shall be conditional uses.

8.

Food item retail sales outlets, such as bakery shops, candy and ice cream stores, delicatessens, fruit and vegetable stands, grocery stores, liquor stores, meat and fish markets, including frozen or cold storage food lockers and supermarkets.

9.

General merchandise stores, such as catalogue sales stores, clothing and shoe stores, department stores, drug stores, second-hand stores, antique stores, pawn shops, sporting goods stores and variety stores.

10.

Household furnishings stores, such as appliance stores, furniture stores, office equipment stores and stereo stores.

11.

Motels, hotels and hostels.

12.

Dealerships of new and used automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, tractors, boats, including related sales, leasing, renting, and servicing.

13.

Specialty shops, such as gift, florist, hobby, antique, candy, ice cream, movie rental, bicycle, book, computer, toy, and retail pet stores.

14.

Shopping centers.

B.

Services:

1.

Art galleries, museums and aquariums.

2.

Business colleges, trade schools, and personal instruction such as music, art, and dance schools.

3.

Business parks and professional offices.

4.

Business services offices, such as accounting, tax, employment, and management consulting services.

5.

Cemeteries.

6.

Chemical dependency treatment and detoxification centers.

7.

Child daycares.

8.

Commercial recreation establishments and entertainment services, such as bowling alleys, theaters (movie and others), skating rinks, driving ranges, putt-putt golf courses, climbing walls and arcades.

9.

Community center.

10.

Conference centers.

11.

Equipment rental stores.

12.

Financial services offices, such as banks, financial institutions, insurance and real estate services offices.

13.

Frozen food or cold storage lockers.

14.

Funeral homes and mortuaries.

15.

Laundries, commercial and self-service, dry cleaning shops, and tailor shops.

16.

Libraries.

17.

Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.

18.

Personal services facilities, such as barber and beauty shops, exercise and reducing studios, and travel agencies.

19.

Printing, blueprinting, photo developing and reproduction, and sign shops.

20.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

21.

Repair services shops, such as appliance repair, shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair services.

22.

Veterinary offices, clinics and kennels.

C.

Institutional:

1.

Social clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations.

2.

Schools (community centers).

D.

Residential:

1.

Apartments. When located on the second or subsequent floor of a building, or basement floor, or located on the ground floor within a detached accessory structure that is on a lot with principal nonresidential uses in operation.

2.

Apartment buildings.

3.

Multi-family housing.

E.

Transportation and communication:

1.

Conference centers and auditoriums.

2.

Airplane and helicopter facilities.

3.

Mass transit terminals.

4.

Parcel delivery service terminals.

5.

Radio stations, TV stations and newspaper buildings.

6.

Vehicular services buildings, such as ambulance service, automotive and truck rentals, and vehicle maintenance and repair shops, not including auto body and paint shops.

F.

Wholesale:

1.

Storage services buildings, such as frozen food and cold storage lockers, mini-warehouses, transfer, moving and storage facilities.

2.

Warehouse buildings and yards.

3.

Wholesale stores.

(Ord. 3728 § 13(Exh. C), 3/5/2024; Ord. 3643 § 4, 11/6/2019; Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3548 § 16, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3390 § 9, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible with the intent of this chapter are permitted.

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

A.

Auto body and paint shops.

B.

Drive-in restaurants, restaurants with cocktail lounges and taverns that have direct customer access to an alley abutting residentially zoned property.

C.

Fire stations.

D.

Licensed impound yards.

E.

Massage parlors, saunas and steam baths, as primary use.

F.

Off-premises outdoor advertising signs.

G.

Off-street business parking structures and lots.

H.

Recreational vehicles, vacation trailers, and campers courts and parks.

I.

Salvage and recycling buildings.

J.

Social service agency buildings providing 24-hour residential care.

K.

Utility buildings and structures.

L.

Other uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

A.

The following area and dimensional requirements apply to all CR zones:

¹

A 25% height bonus is available if the detached structure is within the building envelope required of a principal structure in the zone that the property is located.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3572 § 13, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3548 § 16, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3332 § 7, 4/25/2008; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

See Chapter 14.40 PAMC.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

A.

All outdoor storage areas except sanitation receptacles associated with mechanized collection shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way and abutting property by a sight-obscuring fence six feet in height.

B.

All lighting on the site shall be directed or shaded so as not to shine directly on adjoining non-commercial property.

C.

A five-foot sidewalk accompanied by a minimum five-foot landscape strip shall be required within the right-of-way adjacent to the front property line as well as adjoining arterial corridors.

D.

A visual screen consisting of solid fencing, landscaping, or other materials, shall be provided in the yard abutting residentially zoned land. Such a screen shall be to a height of six feet. If landscaping is used, it shall include evergreen shrubs planted to form a hedge that will reach a height of six feet within three years of the planting date. Such screen shall be maintained to a maximum height of six feet. Approved vehicle driveways to an alley and sanitation receptacles associated with mechanized collection shall not be obstructed. Clear vision triangles shall be maintained.

E.

All required parking areas shall include tree landscaping of at least two trees, for each group of six or fewer parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping. Vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet landscaping requirements. The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints deem necessary. Refer to 15.20.070.B.6 and 15.20.080.A.4 PAMC for appropriate pruning and vegetation management techniques.

F.

Parking areas shall have interspersed landscaped islands and shall have no more than eight consecutive parking spaces. Islands with vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet landscaping requirements and may exceed maximum eight consecutive spaces. Underground parking and parking included in a parking structure are excluded from this requirement.

(Ord. 3572 § 13, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

The purpose of the mobile and itinerant vendor code is to provide clear guidelines for vendors to operate within the City of Port Angeles. This chapter ensures vendors know where and how they can set up and maintains high standards for health and safety.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

Lemonade stand. Operating 30 or fewer days per calendar year, used by a person under the age of 18 for the sale of nonalcoholic beverages, such as lemonade, using non-time/temperature control for safety food with no direct hand contact and served directly into single service. See WAC 246-215-01115 for the full definition. Lemonade stands are exempt from all mobile and itinerant permitting requirements.

B.

Itinerant vendor. An itinerant vendor is a business that travels from place to place to sell products or services, often setting up temporary stands or booths in an outdoor setting.

1.

Major itinerant vendor. A vendor selling goods and services five days or more in a calendar year.

2.

Minor itinerant vendor. A vendor selling goods or services four days or less in a calendar year; or providing a free service.

C.

Site plan review.

1.

Major site plan review. Sites within residential zones or more than one vendor within non-residentially zoned property.

2.

Minor site plan review. Sites are limited to one vendor on a non-residentially zoned property.

D.

Mobile vendor. A mobile vendor is a business that operates from a vehicle, trailer, bicycle, or cart and moves to different locations to sell goods or services in an outdoor setting.

1.

Major mobile vendor. A vendor selling goods and services five days or more in a calendar year.

2.

Minor mobile vendor. A vendor selling goods or services four days or less in a calendar year; or providing a free service.

E.

Permanent set-up. A permanent setup is a fixed, stable structure or designated area from which a vendor operates consistently over a long-term. Characteristics include, but not limited to:

1.

A vending unit that is not moved or dismantled daily.

2.

Includes utilities such as electricity, water, or even limited plumbing.

F.

Semi-permanent set-up. A semi-permanent is designed to be relatively easy to dismantle and move. Characteristics include, but not limited to:

1.

Vending unit that moves or is dismantled at the end of the approved business hours and/or event.

2.

The structure is typically portable and does not involve complex installations like heavy-duty plumbing or electricity.

G.

R.O.W. right-of-way. See PAMC 17.08.090.

H.

Vendor hosting. A property owner hosting regulatory vendor permit holders in permanent or semi-permanent format.

I.

Vending unit. A unit consisting of one mobile or itinerant vendor.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

For mobile and itinerant vendors, there are two different project permit requirements:

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

Regulatory mobile or itinerant vendor permits will be issued in accordance with the process stated in PAMC 5.04.060. All vendors require a regulatory mobile or itinerant vendor permit prior to operating in the City of Port Angeles. Vendors must have a regulatory mobile, or itinerant vendor permits to operate on approved hosting sites.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

A complete application must contain:

1.

The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and the contact person;

2.

Business license number, address, and contact information;

3.

Application narrative detailing:

i.

Proposed area of operation and compliance with requirements for pedestrian clearance and accessibility;

ii.

Dates and hours of operation;

iii.

Disposal of waste and grey water plan (if applicable);

iv.

Access to water plan (if applicable);

v.

Other information requested by the City may be deemed necessary to adequately consider and address impacts to the right-of-way and adjacent properties.

4.

Signed approval from Clallam County Health Department (if applicable).

5.

Signed approval from the Department of Labor and Industries (if applicable).

6.

Signage plan: A-frame and attached signs to the vending unit are exempt from review and additional fees.

B.

If the proposal uses the public right-of-way, the City Transportation Engineer must conduct an additional review.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

General requirements:

1.

Does not unreasonably interfere with previously approved businesses or other typical uses or activities within the right-of-way;

2.

Does not unreasonably disrupt the orderly or safe circulation of traffic as would present an unreasonable risk of injury or damage to the public;

3.

Does not unreasonably interfere with the City's operation and maintenance of public infrastructure within the right-of-way;

4.

Complies with L&I and the Clallam County health requirements.

5.

Has obtained and has not been denied other applicable project permit requirements.

6.

Holds an active business license from the Washington State Department of Revenue.

7.

Does not conflict with the underlying purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is located.

B.

Signage and advertising:

1.

A-frame and attached signs to the vending unit are exempt from review and additional fees.

C.

Display of approval:

1.

All approvals will be prominently displayed on all carts, vehicles, or locations from which a mobile vendor operates.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

The City may condition the issuance of a project permit by imposing reasonable requirements concerning the activity's time, place, and manner as necessary to protect the safety and/or convenience of persons and property and the control of traffic. The City will issue the required conditions in writing to the applicant. Conditions may include, but are not limited to:

1.

The provision of insurance per PAMC 11.12.140.B;

2.

Proper disposal of refuse or debris, waste, and/or clean-up of spills;

3.

Adjusted operating hours;

4.

Elimination of an on-site activity that cannot be mitigated to a point as to ensure public safety and welfare or which possesses an unacceptable level of risk to the City;

5.

Accommodation of pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular parking or traffic, including restricting the activity to only a portion of a public place;

6.

Reduction of noise and odors, including, but not limited to, those resulting from amplified music, generators, or cooking of food;

7.

Storage of materials within the public right-of-way;

8.

Securing objects within the right-of-way;

9.

Compliance with any relevant ordinance or law and obtaining any legally required permit(s) or license(s);

10.

Compliance with allowable permitted uses in the underlying zone;

11.

Any other restriction or requirement deemed necessary to ensure public convenience, health, safety, and welfare;

12.

All persons conducting a vendor business will obey any order of a police officer to temporarily move such vending stand to avoid congestion or obstruction of the surrounding area for pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic;

13.

Vending units will not be locked or chained to street furniture or trees;

14.

All vending units will have one 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted on the cart.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

The Director will have the authority to place appropriate limitations and conditions on any mobile and itinerant vendors to ensure that all operations are consistent with the ordinances, plans, and policies of the City of Port Angeles.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

Initial approval. The term of each project permit issued under this chapter is at the discretion of the Community and Economic Development Department and is to be a maximum of one year, subject to renewal.

B.

Renewal approval term(s). Project permits issued under this chapter may be renewed for successive terms upon application by the permit holder and payment of the applicable renewal fee, provided that all conditions of the original permit are currently being met. Renewal will be valid for one year or otherwise.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A site plan review for mobile and itinerant vendors is intended to ensure that vending unit operations comply with regulatory standards and minimize any potential negative impact on the surrounding community. Site plan reviews for mobile and itinerant vendors are applicable when:

A.

Permanent or semi-permanent setup.

B.

Proximity to sensitive areas.

C.

New or unusual structures.

D.

Impact on environmental resources.

E.

Utility and waste management needs.

F.

Changes in site use or expansion.

G.

Compliance with local business regulations.

H.

Operational impact on local infrastructure.

Parking lot activities that fall under vendor hosting and will only be for a period not to exceed seven consecutive days for private businesses and 14 consecutive days for private non-profit and charitable organizations within a one-calendar-year period are exempt from site plan reviews and must adhere to Chapter 14.40 PAMC.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

An application in a format as established by the City will contain the following:

1.

Applicant and property information:

a.

Name, mailing address, and telephone number;

b.

Project detail (this includes permanent or semi-permanent setup preference);

c.

Zoning classification;

d.

Property size;

e.

Fencing plan (if applicable);

f.

Landscaping plan (major site plan review only);

g.

Noise mitigation plan (major site plan review only);

h.

Other information requested by the City that may be deemed necessary to adequately consider and address impacts to the right-of-way and adjacent properties.

2.

Project phases: Provide a description and schedule for the project phases (if applicable).

a.

Proposed site plan elements (may be combined into one plan) structural plan (if applicable). Submit a plan with elevations and specifications for the type, color, and texture of exterior surfaces of proposed structures.

b.

Sign plan (if applicable). Provide a scale drawing of the sign plan showing the location(s), size, design, material, color, and illumination method for all exterior signs, both temporary. A-frame and attached signs to the vending unit are exempt from review and additional fees.

c.

Lighting plan. Include any proposed lighting plan.

d.

Noise and environmental control.

i.

Present a plan to manage and control noise, dust, dirt, heat, glare, vibration, odors, and toxic gases.

e.

Waste, garbage, and greywater disposal locations.

f.

Restroom facility access. Unless specifically prohibited by the Clallam County Health Department, the host may utilize a public restroom facility located within 1,000 feet of the proposed location as a permissible alternative to an on-site restroom facility.

g.

Water access plan.

h.

Natural features. Scale map of natural features such as ravines, slopes greater than 35 percent, critical areas and their buffers, and shorelines with the ordinary high-water mark.

i.

Location of driveways and circulation. Layout of driveways, pedestrian walks, curbs, gutters, street paving, fire hydrants, on-site water sources, and sewage disposal systems.

j.

Structures. Location(s), size(s), height, and gross floor area for all existing and proposed structures or improvements.

k.

Stormwater systems (if applicable). Nature and location of temporary and permanent stormwater systems.

l.

Traffic and parking. Locations of entrances and exits, traffic flow, parking spaces, loading berths, vehicle maneuvering areas, and their relationship with adjacent properties.

m.

Site area details. Approximate number of square feet in paved or impervious surfaces, open spaces, wetlands, and steep-unstable slopes; total area of the site.

3.

Site plan elements: A professionally prepared plan is not required. The plan may be hand-drawn to scale. The plan may be, but is not required to be, computer-generated:

a.

Boundaries and dimensions. Show the location and approximate dimensions of land boundaries proposed for development.

b.

Contiguous property. Indicate all contiguous property owned by the applicant.

c.

Easements and rights-of-way. Approximate location, width, and name of recorded easements and rights-of-way, including public service or utilities.

d.

Natural features. Scale map of natural features such as ravines, slopes greater than 35 percent, critical areas and their buffers, and shorelines with the ordinary high-water mark.

e.

Location of driveways, sidewalk, and utilities. Layout of driveways, pedestrian walks, curbs, gutters, street paving, fire hydrants, on-site water sources, electrical, and sewage disposal systems.

f.

Existing structures. Location(s), size(s), height, and gross floor area for all existing and proposed structures or improvements.

g.

Stormwater systems (if applicable). Nature and location of temporary and permanent stormwater systems.

h.

Traffic and parking. Locations of entrances and exits, traffic flow, parking spaces, loading berths, vehicle maneuvering areas, and their relationship with adjacent properties.

i.

Site area details. Approximate number of square feet in paved or impervious surfaces, open spaces, wetlands, and steep-unstable slopes; the total area of the site.

4.

Site plan title block:

a.

Name, address, and telephone number;

b.

Include the applicant's contact details;

c.

Date of drawing;

d.

Date the drawing was created;

e.

Legend;

f.

Site address or tax assessor parcel number;

g.

Total approximate area of the site and each parcel or lot;

h.

North arrow;

i.

Scale (not larger than 1″ = 20′ or smaller than 1″ = 200′).

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

Preliminary review. The application will be checked to ensure it is complete and follows submission guidelines.

B.

Regulatory evaluation. The application will be assessed to ensure it meets all laws, regulations, and standards.

1.

The project's design and planning must be suitable for its location, zoning, and existing uses.

2.

The project must meet this chapter and other relevant codes.

3.

Existing streets, public facilities, and services must be able to support the new or additional land use.

4.

Collaboration with other departments and jurisdictions will occur to gather input and ensure a thorough review.

5.

Notification requirements. Inform the public about pending applications, especially for significant projects.

6.

Major site plan reviews will be processed as a Type II project permit per Chapter 18.02 PAMC.

C.

Minor mobile or itinerant vendor hosting site plan review.

1.

General requirements:

a.

The proposal does not unreasonably interfere with previously approved businesses or other typical uses or activities within the right-of-way;

b.

The proposal does not unreasonably disrupt the orderly or safe circulation of traffic as would present an unreasonable risk of injury or damage to the public;

c.

The proposal does not unreasonably interfere with the City's operation and maintenance of public infrastructure within the right-of-way;

d.

The proposal complies with L&I and the Clallam County health requirements;

e.

The proposal has obtained or has been denied other applicable project permit requirements;

f.

The proposal holds an active business license from the Washington State Department of Revenue; and

g.

The proposal does not conflict with the underlying purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is located.

2.

Design and location must adhere to the following standards (if applicable):

a.

The proposal does not include work within environmentally sensitive areas, shorelines, and wetlands or their buffers as designated and regulated by Title 15 Environment PAMC;

b.

Does not unreasonably interfere with previously approved businesses or other typical uses or activities within the right-of-way;

c.

Does not unreasonably disrupt the orderly or safe circulation of traffic as would present an unreasonable risk of injury or damage to the public;

d.

Does not unreasonably interfere with the City's operation and maintenance of public infrastructure within the right-of-way;

e.

Complies with L&I and the Clallam County health requirements;

f.

Has obtained and has not been denied other applicable project permit requirements;

g.

Holds an active business license from the Washington State Department of Revenue;

h.

Does not conflict with the underlying purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is located;

i.

Lighting. The proposal ensures lighting complies with the requirements of PAMC Chapter 17.22.260;

j.

Signage and advertising. The proposal ensures the size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, and materials of all exterior signs and outdoor advertising features are harmonious with existing and proposed buildings and surrounding properties.

D.

Major mobile or itinerant vendor hosting site plan review.

1.

General requirements:

a.

The proposal does not unreasonably interfere with previously approved businesses or other typical uses or activities within the right-of-way;

b.

The proposal does not unreasonably disrupt the orderly or safe circulation of traffic as would present an unreasonable risk of injury or damage to the public;

c.

The proposal does not unreasonably interfere with the City's operation and maintenance of public infrastructure within the right-of-way;

d.

The proposal complies with L&I and the Clallam County health requirements;

e.

The proposal has obtained or has been denied other applicable project permit requirements;

f.

The proposal holds an active business license from the Washington State Department of Revenue;

g.

The proposal does not conflict with the underlying purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is located;

h.

Applicant has provided an acceptable landscaping and fencing plan;

i.

Applicant has provided an acceptable noise mitigation plan;

j.

Application has been publicly noticed and required public comment period.

2.

Design and location must adhere to the following standards (if applicable):

a.

The proposal does not include work within environmentally sensitive areas, shorelines, and wetlands or their buffers as designated and regulated by Title 15 Environment PAMC;

b.

Does not unreasonably interfere with previously approved businesses or other typical uses or activities within the right-of-way;

c.

Does not unreasonably disrupt the orderly or safe circulation of traffic as would present an unreasonable risk of injury or damage to the public;

d.

Does not unreasonably interfere with the City's operation and maintenance of public infrastructure within the right-of-way;

e.

Complies with L&I and the Clallam County health requirements;

f.

Has obtained and has not been denied other applicable project permit requirements;

g.

Holds an active business license from the Washington State Department of Revenue;

h.

Does not conflict with the underlying purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is located;

i.

Lighting. The proposal ensures lighting complies with the requirements of PAMC Chapter 17.22.260;

j.

Signage and advertising. The proposal ensures the size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, and materials of all exterior signs and outdoor advertising features are harmonious with existing and proposed buildings and surrounding properties.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

Upon approval of a site plan, the approving authority will affix their signature(s) in an appropriate place on the site plan, along with a brief statement that approval of the site plan has been granted referencing conditions for approval and the date approved.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

The city may condition the issuance of a permit by imposing reasonable requirements concerning the time, place, and manner of the activity as necessary to protect the safety and convenience of persons and property and the control of traffic. The City will issue the required conditions in writing to the applicant. Conditions may include, but are not limited to, requirements for:

1.

Signage and advertising. A-frame and attached signs to the vending unit are exempt from review and additional fees;

2.

Display of approval. All approvals will be prominently displayed on all carts, vehicles, or locations from which a mobile vendor operates;

3.

The provision of insurance per PAMC 11.12.140.B;

4.

Proper disposal of refuse or debris, waste, and/or clean-up of spills;

5.

Adjusted operating hours;

6.

Elimination of an activity that cannot be mitigated to a point as to ensure public safety and welfare or which possesses an unacceptable level of risk to the City;

7.

Accommodation of pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular parking or traffic, including restricting the activity to only a portion of a public place;

8.

Reduction of noise and odors, including, but not limited to, those resulting from amplified music, generators, or cooking of food;

9.

Storage of materials within the public right-of-way;

10.

Securing objects within the right-of-way;

11.

Compliance with any relevant ordinance or law and obtaining any legally required permit(s) or license(s);

12.

Compliance with allowable permitted uses in the underlying zone;

13.

Any other restriction or requirement deemed necessary to ensure public convenience, health, safety, and welfare;

14.

All vending units must display their approved and active vending unit permit;

15.

Fencing for properties adjacent or across an alley from a residential use;

16.

All persons conducting a vendor business will obey any order of a police officer to temporarily move such vending unit to avoid congestion or obstruction of the surrounding area for pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic;

17.

Vending units will not be locked or chained to street furniture or trees;

18.

All vending units will have one 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted on the cart.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

The approving authority may impose limitations and conditions on a site plan to ensure compliance with the City of Port Angeles's ordinances, plans, policies, and reviewing department recommendations.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

An approved site plan may be amended using the same procedures provided under this chapter for original site plan approval. For purposes of this chapter, the amendment will include changes in building layout, type or size, modifications or conditions of approval, and changes in approved uses; provided that changes that comply with all previously imposed conditions of approval will not require a site plan amendment unless alterations in building layout, open space, circulation, project phasing, building type or size are proposed which may generate environmental impacts not considered in the previous site plan approval.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

Initial approval term(s). Site plan approval is valid for five years, contingent on compliance with conditions, phasing schedules, and obtaining applicable permits. Approvals lapse if permits are unused, construction is not initiated, or conditions are unmet within this period. If the permit or permits are not used or work is not initiated within said time and carried on diligently in accordance with the conditions imposed by the City pursuant to site plan approval, or should the approved phasing schedule not be completed, the site plan will become null and void and any approval, permit, or conditions granted thereby will be deemed to have lapsed. Site plan reviews will require renewal when the scope originally approved changes or after five years.

B.

Renewal approval term(s). Project permits issued under this chapter may be renewed by the permit holder and payment of the applicable renewal fee, provided that all conditions of the original permit are currently being met. Renewal will be valid for five years or otherwise, as stated by the director.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

Permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked, in writing, at the discretion of the Director of Community Development for the following:

A.

Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false or misleading statement contained in the application for license;

B.

Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false or misleading statement made in connection with the selling of products;

C.

Any violation of this chapter;

D.

Violations of the conditions or approval;

E.

Engaging in or allowing a pattern of criminal conduct in, near, or associated with the mobile vendor or vendor site; or

F.

Conducting the business licensed under this chapter in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

Using the procedures set out in PAMC 2.90, this chapter will be enforced against platforms, owners, authorized agents, and/or operators violating this chapter may be issued a citation, notice of violation, order to cease, and/or any notice of daily fines.

B.

Violations of this chapter are civil violations and penalties for violations of this chapter may be imposed as follows:

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

A.

The Director is authorized to approve, deny, or approve with modifications or conditions all mobile and itinerant vendor applications in writing, either as a permit or a denial letter. The Director must attach conditions as necessary to ensure land use compatibility, public safety, and compliance with all standards and requirements of this chapter.

B.

The Director may modify or waive specific standards to accommodate unique site features, ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses, or account for the scale and impact of a project requiring only administrative site plan approval. However, any discretion to modify standards must be guided by clearly stated objective criteria to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency in decision-making.

C.

These criteria are supplementary to applicable state and county laws or ordinances.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director under this chapter may appeal the decision to the Hearing Examiner. Appeals must be submitted to the Director in writing within 15 days following the date of the Director's decision. The Hearing Examiner will conduct an open record public hearing on the appeal of the Director's decision with notice being given as set forth in PAMC 17.96.140. The Hearing Examiner's decision will be final unless appealed to Clallam County Superior Court. See "Hearing Examiner Fees" in the Master Fee Schedule subjected appeal fees.

(Ord. 3745 § 2(Att. B), 2/4/2025)

This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas for office, commercial, and industrial uses in a planned, park-like setting. Permitted uses are devoid of exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water pollution, and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non-industrial property, and do not have an exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of office, commercial, and industrial uses typically involve the need for a large campus-like site with amenities suitable for mixed use developments and buffering measures to reduce the impact of large scale development on adjacent uses. While industrial and commercial uses that are devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed, vehicle service stations with petroleum products and entertainment businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses, and a variety of maintenance and repair shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for mixed industrial and commercial uses with direct access on an arterial street, design standards for high density, pedestrian oriented, mixed uses located adjacent to major transportation facilities, design standards for compatible mixed industrial and commercial development, and support for private parking and business improvements.

(Ord. 3123 § 17, 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

A.

Manufacturing buildings for:

1.

Clothing, shoes, and garments.

2.

Electrical, electronic, and communications equipment.

3.

Handicrafts, jewelry, musical instruments, and toys.

4.

Assembly of machinery, such as but not limited to engines, vehicles, boats, aircraft, and parts thereof.

5.

Medical, dental, optical, and orthopedic instruments and appliances.

6.

Assembly of metal products, such as small arms, pens, office furniture, tools, and household appliances.

7.

Microbreweries.

8.

Assembly of mobile and modular homes and home components.

9.

Research and development laboratory buildings.

10.

Wood products, such as cabinets, furniture, fixtures, and pre-fabricated building components.

B.

Retail:

1.

Adult entertainment businesses.

2.

Auto service stations.

3.

Cocktail lounges and taverns.

4.

Restaurants and cafes.

5.

Retail establishments accessory to building materials, electrical, and plumbing supplies.

C.

Wholesale distribution:

1.

Warehouse buildings.

2.

Wholesale stores.

D.

Services:

1.

Art galleries and museums.

2.

Building maintenance and janitorial services buildings.

3.

Business colleges and trade schools.

4.

Business and professional offices.

5.

Business services offices, such as accounting, tax employment, management consulting, and printing services.

6.

Financial services offices, such as bail bond stores, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate services, stock brokerages, and title companies.

7.

Governmental and social service agency offices.

8.

Self-service laundry buildings and tailor shops.

9.

Libraries.

10.

Medical/dental offices and clinics and laboratories.

11.

Personal services facilities, such as barber shops, beauty shops, exercise and reducing studios, and travel agencies.

12.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

E.

Institutional:

1.

Clubs and lodges.

F.

Transportation and communication:

1.

Airports, airport terminals, and related facilities.

2.

Mass transit terminals.

3.

Off-street parking structures and lots.

4.

Parcel delivery service buildings.

5.

Printing, publishing, and book-binding buildings.

6.

Vehicular services facilities, such as automotive and truck rentals.

7.

Utility buildings and structures.

(Ord. 3059 § 4 (part), 7/28/2000; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

Accessory uses determined by the Director of Community and Economic Development to be compatible with the intent of this chapter are permitted.

(Ord. 2921 § 13, 6/28/1996; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

A.

Distribution buildings for food products, such as meat, fruit, vegetables, seafood, beverages, vegetable oils, and dairy products.

B.

Fire stations.

C.

Freight company terminals.

D.

Furnishing repair shops, such as upholstering reupholstering shops.

E.

Household moving and storage buildings.

F.

Machinery maintenance and repair shops.

G.

Manufacturing buildings for specialized small mechanical parts, tools, die-casting, bearings, patterns, and other similar products, welding shops, and machine shops.

H.

Off-street parking structures and lots.

I.

Pharmaceutical and drug products buildings.

J.

Plastic and other synthetic products buildings.

K.

Public juvenile detention facilities, where:

1.

The average daily noise levels (ldn) do not exceed 45 decibels for interior sleeping quarters, or such other standard as is generally accepted; and

2.

The existing and potential industrial uses will not adversely impact the detention center.

L.

Radio towers exceeding 35 feet.

M.

Repair services shops, such as appliance repair, shoe repair, and TV and stereo repair services.

N.

Social service agency buildings providing 24-hour residential care, where:

1.

The average daily noise levels (ldn) do not exceed 60 decibels for exterior portions of the site and 45 decibels for interiors of living quarters;

2.

There are no existing industrial uses in the vicinity which would adversely impact the residential use; and

3.

In the event a change in circumstances is found by the Planning Commission which would result in potential adverse impacts on an approved residential use, or if any land use conflicts arise, the conditional use shall become void and the residential use shall cease.

O.

Storage buildings and maintenance shops for builders, contractors, and governmental agencies.

P.

Vehicle maintenance and repair shops, gasoline service islands.

Q.

Veterinary clinics, offices, and kennels.

R.

Other office, commercial, and industrial uses compatible with the intent of this chapter.

(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

A.

Minimum lot area: 7,000 square feet.

B.

Minimum lot width: None.

C.

Setbacks:

Front: 25 feet, except 35 feet abutting a residentially or commercially zoned property.

Rear: 25 feet, except 35 feet abutting a residentially or commercially zoned property.

Side: 15 feet, except 25 feet abutting a residentially or commercially zoned property.

D.

Maximum lot coverage: None.

E.

Maximum height: 35 feet.

(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

(See Chapter 14.40 PAMC.)

(Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

A.

A minimum five-foot landscaping area shall be provided abutting public rights-of-way, except for approved curb cuts.

B.

All lighting on the site shall be directed or shaded so that it does not shine directly on adjoining non-industrially zoned property or on public rights-of-way.

C.

A ten-foot wide buffer zone must be maintained adjacent to all residentially or commercially zoned property, which buffer zone shall not be used for storage, driveways, auto parking, or structures, except security fences. A visual screen, consisting of solid fencing, landscaping, or other materials, shall be provided in the buffer zone. Such a screen shall be to a height of six feet. If landscaping is used, it shall include evergreen shrubs planted to form a hedge of six feet mature height within three years of the planting date; except that approved vehicle driveway openings shall not be obstructed. Vegetation within LID facilities may count towards this requirement. LID features encouraged to be located as to help provide separation between industrial and residential commercial uses.

D.

Trees shall be provided for the parking lot such that the tree canopy covers at least 20 percent of the total parking lot area after a period of five years, exclusive of any perimeter landscaping. Trees shall have a minimum caliper of two inches and shall have a height of at least 20 feet at maturity.

(Ord. 3572 § 14, 12/20/2016; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

This overlay zone is to provide alternative zoning regulations in industrial zones that permit and encourage design flexibility, conservation and protection of natural amenities, critical areas, and innovation in developments to those regulations found in the underlying zone. It is intended that a planned industrial development (PID) may result in a mixed use environment of higher quality than traditional single use industrial development by use of a design process that includes within the site design all the components of a mixed use neighborhood, such as open space, circulation, building types, a variety of uses, and natural features, in a manner consonant with the public health, safety and welfare. By providing an opportunity to develop or redevelop industrial zoned sites to incorporate mixed residential, commercial and light industrial uses together on the same site, open space amenities, convenient access to commercial needs and work opportunities, and efficient residential densities can be provided. A PID is not intended to provide areas exclusively for residential or commercial use in place of and to the exclusion of other uses allowed in the underlying industrial zone.

It is also intended that a PID may combine a number of land use decisions such as conditional use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project review process to encourage timely public hearings and decisions and to provide for open space, commercial and residential uses that are not permitted in traditional industrial 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 heavy industrial uses are allowed in this overlay zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with heavy industrial uses. This overlay zone provides for the opportunity to create self-contained mixed use neighborhoods with a variety of housing, commercial, and employment choices without following a standard system of public streets and lot design and with allowances for mixed use, residential and commercial developments not usually permitted in industrial zones. These types of office, commercial, residential, and light industrial uses typically involve the need for a large campus-like site with amenities suitable for mixed use developments and buffering measures to reduce the impact of large scale development on adjacent uses. While industrial and commercial uses that are devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed, vehicle service stations with petroleum products, automobile dealerships and other land intensive uses, entertainment businesses with adult-only activities, and a variety of manufacturing, maintenance, and repair shops using hazardous materials are prohibited uses.

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

PIDs may be established, subject to final approval of a proposal for a specific parcel or parcels of land, in all industrial zones that do not allow residential uses and may include land that is zoned PBP. A PID shall contain a minimum of one acre.

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

Residential uses allowed in the RHD Zone (PAMC 17.15.020) are allowed within a PID of less than 3.44 acres; provided that, for purposes of this chapter a single-family residence may be attached to another dwelling by common walls.

A.

Adult family homes.

B.

Multi-family dwellings, apartments, duplexes, dormitories, accessory residential units.

C.

Single-family residences.

(Ord. 3548 § 17, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

The approval of a PID 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. No approval shall include a modification, variance or waiver of the setback areas required by the underlying zones along the exterior property lines of the PID, or modification or waiver of the requirements of PAMC Title 15 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protection, or of the requirements of the Shoreline Master Program except as provided in Chapter 173-14 WAC.

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

The following standards shall apply to all Planned Industrial Developments:

A.

All street and utility improvements shall be constructed to standards specified by the City of Port Angeles. Street widths may vary from widths required in the subdivision regulations, and interior circulation streets may be either public or private. Streets intended to be public must meet the minimum standards set forth in the City of Port Angeles Urban Standards and Guidelines Manual.

B.

All PIDs that include residential uses 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 PID. LID facilities may count towards the common usable open space not required for recreational purposes. Street rights-of-way, driveways, parking lots, environmentally sensitive areas, 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 PIDs that include residential uses and provide common open spaces, recreation facilities, private roads, utilities, parking areas or other similar developments within the boundaries of the PID shall provide for continuous and perpetual maintenance of those common amenities of the PID 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 PID may be sold to separate owners according to the separate lots as shown in the recorded plat that is approved in connection therewith. Development of all lots within the platted PID shall be as shown in the approved PID. No further subdivision of land within the PID will be permitted unless a formal amendment to the PID is approved.

E.

Conditional use permits shall be required of all projects that involve or contemplate conditional uses that may be allowed in the underlying zone(s). No further conditional use permits, except home occupations, will be permitted within the PID unless a formal amendment to the PID is approved.

F.

For any underlying land use regulatory process that is consolidated through the PID overlay process, the criteria and development standards of that underlying land use regulatory 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 PID.

G.

To encourage design flexibility, conservation of natural amenities, and innovations that result in a higher quality environment than traditional development, site planning and architectural review that address the following criteria are required of all development in the PID. Where applicable, the design of a PID that includes residential uses 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.

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.

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

(Ord. 3572 § 15, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Every PID 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 section 15.20.070.F and section 15.24.070.F.

(Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)

The procedure for approval of a PID shall be composed of three steps:

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 preliminary plat approval.

(Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3548 § 17, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.31.080 entitled "Pre-application review," which derived from Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007.

A.

A minimum five-foot landscaping area shall be provided abutting public rights-of-way, except for approved curb cuts.

B.

All lighting on the site shall be directed or shaded so that it does not shine directly on adjoining non-industrially zoned property or on public rights-of-way.

C.

A ten-foot wide buffer zone must be maintained adjacent to all residential or commercial uses, that buffer zone shall not be used for storage, driveways, auto parking, or structures, except security fences. A visual screen, consisting of solid fencing, landscaping, or other materials, shall be provided in the buffer zone. Such a screen shall be to a height of six feet. If landscaping is used, it shall include evergreen shrubs planted to form a hedge that will reach a height of six feet within three years of the planting date. Such screen shall be maintained to a maximum height of six feet. Approved vehicle driveways to an alley and sanitation receptacles associated with mechanized collection shall not be obstructed. Clear vision triangles shall be maintained. LID features encouraged to be located as to help provide separation between industrial and residential commercial uses.

D.

All required parking areas shall include tree landscaping of at least two trees, for each group of six or fewer parking spaces with a minimum of two trees, exclusive of any required perimeter landscaping. Vegetation within LID facilities may be used to meet landscaping requirements. The trees shall be of a type approved by the City, and be at least two-inch caliper at time of planting, and placed in a minimum planting area of 100 square feet. Trees shall attain a minimum height of at least 20 feet at maturity. Alternatively, landscaping plans with functionally compatible planters and equivalent vegetative cover may be submitted for approval by the Director of Community and Economic Development as mitigation for this requirement when site constraints deem necessary. Refer to 15.20.070.B.6 and 15.20.080.A.4 PAMC for appropriate pruning and vegetation management techniques.

(Ord. 3572 § 15, 12/20/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

The application for a PID 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, but not limited to, 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; types of commercial structures and required parking; and an explanation of any covenants, continuous maintenance provisions, and/or homeowners association for the project;

C.

A survey of the property showing existing features, including, but not limited to, total site area, contours at five-foot intervals, buildings, structures, streets, utility easements, rights-of-way, environmentally sensitive areas and existing land uses;

D.

If the site has been previously used as an industrial site where petroleum products, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals or products were used or stored, a soil survey indicating the location and amounts of pollution on the site. When hazardous levels of pollutants are found, a clean-up or remediation plan is required;

E.

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 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.

F.

Preliminary site plans and calculations including, but not limited to:

1.

Existing and proposed contours at five-foot intervals,

2.

Location and principal dimensions of buildings,

3.

Total footprint area of buildings,

4.

Size and location of open space areas,

5.

Size and location of environmentally sensitive areas,

6.

Size and location of recreation areas,

7.

Size and location of paved areas using permeable paving systems,

8.

Landscape areas,

9.

Subdivision platting and general arrangement of lots,

10.

Density of project 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 for environmentally sensitive areas of section 15.20.070, and for wetland buffer areas of section 15.24.070;

I.

Preliminary elevation and perspective drawings of project structures;

J.

A preliminary utilities plan, including fire hydrant locations;

K.

A preliminary storm drainage plan with calculation of impervious areas;

L.

A parking and 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 parking spaces. Any new traffic control devices required for the safety of the project must be shown;

M.

A phasing plan if the project is designed to be completed in phases.

(Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.31.140 entitled "Routing and staff recommendations," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 17, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; and Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004.

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.31.150 entitled "Hearing Examiner public hearing—Scheduling and notice," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 17, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; and Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004.

The Hearing Examiner's decision on a PID shall be approval, denial, or approval with modifications or conditions in written form based upon compliance with section 17.31.050 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, densities, landscaping and integrated circulation systems, create a mixed use environment of higher quality than that normally achieved by traditional development.

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. Developments of less than 3.44 acres shall not be done in phases.

(Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), 12/17/2024; Ord. 3548 § 17, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Editor's note— Ord. 3548 § 17, adopted Jan. 5, 2016, deleted § 17.31.170 entitled "City Council action—Preliminary development plans", which derived from: Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; and Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004.

Application for final approval of a PID shall be submitted within two years of development plan approval; provided that for phased PID's each phase shall have an additional one-year period for final approval; and provided further, that an applicant may apply to Community and Economic Development Department, and the Community and Economic Development Director may approve, one or more one-year extensions as deemed appropriate. The site must be under one ownership prior to final approval, 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 PID is developed.

B.

Guarantee ensuring the retention and continued maintenance of common open space, recreation facilities, environmentally sensitive areas, stormwater management structures and facilities, and recreation structures. If development is to be done in phases, each phase must meet the requirements of this section.

C.

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

D.

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

E.

Development schedule for future phases.

F.

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.

(Ord. 3548 § 17, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3517 § 5, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.31.200 entitled "Final action," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 17, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; and Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004.

The Building Division shall issue building permits for buildings and structures that conform to the approved final development plans for the PID and with all other applicable City 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 PID.

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

Editor's note— Ord. 3742 § 5(Att. E), adopted Dec. 17, 2024, repealed § 17.31.220 entitled "Modifications after final approval," which derived from: Ord. 3548 § 17, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; and Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004.