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Port Angeles City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

14 - RMD - RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY4


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Editor's note— Ord. 3577 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017, renumbered §§ 17.14.025—17.14.070 of Ch. 17.14 as §§ 17.14.030—17.14.080 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended provisions for reference purposes.


17.14.010 - Purpose.

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)

17.14.020 - Permitted uses.

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.

I.

Co-living housing is defined in section 17.08.020 PAMC.

(Ord. 3761 § 1(Exh. A), 12/16/2025; 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)

17.14.030 - 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 § 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)

17.14.040 - Conditional uses.

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)

17.14.050 - Area, dimensional, and density requirements.

A.

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

Table 17.14.050-1
RMD zone area and dimensional requirements
Measurement TypeLimitReference and Additional Provisions
Minimum lot area 3,500 sf PAMC 17.94.020
PAMC 17.94.030
PAMC 17.94.175
Density,
minimum net 		8 units/acre
Maximum
building height 		35 feet 40 feet where all roof forms above 35 feet have a minimum 3:12 roof pitch
Maximum
site coverage 		75% In locations where stormwater runoff from structures, 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
Garage
entrance setback 		20 feet
Minimum
rear setback 		15 feet
Minimum
side setback 		5 feet
Minimum
side setback (street) 		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 5 feet 0 feet from lot lines abutting an alley, except 5 feet where a garage or carport entrance faces the alley.
Minimum side setback for accessory structures in the rear one-third of the lot 5 feet 3 feet from lot lines abutting an alley, except 5 feet where a garage or carport entrance faces the alley.
Maximum
building height 		Not to exceed the primary structure building height 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.
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 § 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)

17.14.060 - Off-street parking.

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)

17.14.070 - Signs.

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)

17.14.080 - Reserved.

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.