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Port Angeles City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

10 - R7, RESIDENTIAL, MIXED DENSITY1


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Editor's note— Formerly entitled "R7, Residential, Low Density," which was renamed by Ord. 3710, as herein set out.


17.10.010 - Purpose.

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)

17.10.020 - Permitted uses.

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.

G.

Co-living housing is defined in section 17.08.020 PAMC.

(Ord. 3761 § 1(Exh. A), 12/16/2025; 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)

17.10.030 - Accessory uses.

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)

17.10.040 - Conditional uses.

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)

17.10.050 - Area, dimensional, and density requirements.

A.

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

Table 17.10.050-1
R7 zone area and dimensional requirements
Measurement TypeLimitReference and Additional Provisions
Minimum lot area 5,000 square feet
3,500 square feet on
alley-access lots 		PAMC 17.94.020
PAMC 17.94.030
PAMC 17.94.175
Minimum lot
width/frontage 		35 feet
25 feet on alley-access lots
Density,
maximum net 		1 unit per 1,750 square feet Municipal utility capacity (including but not limited to stormwater, wastewater, and electrical) may be reviewed when assessing the feasibility of any proposal that results in 11 or more bedrooms per 7,000 square feet of land area. A pre-application meeting is recommended to address capacity.
Maximum
building height 		30 feet 35 feet where all roof forms above 30 feet have a minimum 3:12 roof pitch
Maximum
site coverage 		65% In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, paved driveways, sidewalks, patios, and other surfaces is managed on-site, per the requirements of the Port Angeles Urban Services Standards and Guidelines Manual Chapter 5, the project is exempt from site coverage calculations (see PAMC 17.94.135 for more information).
Minimum
front setback 		15 feet PAMC 17.94.075
PAMC 17.94.080
PAMC 17.94.120
Minimum
front setback,
alley access lot 		10 feet PAMC 17.94.075
PAMC 17.94.080
PAMC 17.94.120
Garage
entrance setback 		20 feet
Minimum
rear setback 		15 feet
Minimum
rear setback,
alley access lot 		10 feet
Minimum
side setback 		5 feet
Minimum
side setback (alley) 		5 feet
Detached Accessory Structure Requirements
Minimum rear setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third of the lot 10 feet 0 feet from lot lines abutting an alley, except 5 feet where a garage or carport entrance faces the alley. For small lot design standards, see PAMC 17.21.010.
Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third of the lot 3 feet 3 feet from lot lines abutting an alley, except 5 feet where a garage or carport entrance faces the alley.
Maximum building height within required primary structure setbacks 30 feet, 2 stories
Maximum building height, outside required primary structure setbacks Not to exceed the primary structure building height, 2 stories
Maximum building footprint Not to exceed the primary structure building footprint

 

(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)

17.10.060 - Off-street parking.

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)

17.10.070 - Signs.

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)

17.10.080 - Design standards.

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)