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Port Angeles City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

15 - RHD - RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY5


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Editor's note— Ord. 3688 § 30, adopted Dec. 21, 2021, repealed the former Ch. 17.15., §§ 17.15.010—17.15.080 and enacted new provisions §§ 17.15.010—17.15.040 as set out herein. The former §§ 17.15.050—17.15.080 pertained to area, dimensional and density requirements; off-street parking; signs; and design and landscaping, which derived from: Ord. 3577 § 1, adopted Mar. 21, 2017; Ord. 3572 § 6, adopted Dec. 20, 2016; Ord. 3548 § 8, adopted Jan. 5, 2016; Ord. 3343 § 6, adopted Jan. 1, 2009; Ord. 3272, adopted Feb. 16, 2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 17, 2004; Ord. 3042 § 3 (part) adopted Jan. 28, 2000; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part), adopted Feb. 14, 1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), adopted Mar. 17, 1995; Ord. 2668 § 3 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2666 § 3 (part), adopted Jan. 17, 1992; Ord. 2652 § 6 (part), adopted Sept. 27, 1991; Ord. 2636 § 9 (part), adopted May 15, 1991; Ord. 2538 § 1, adopted June 28, 1989; Ord. 2397 § 1 (part), adopted June 16, 1986; and Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), adopted Dec. 22, 1970.


17.15.010 - Purpose.

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)

17.15.020 - 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 provider.

E.

Child care facility.

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 § 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)

17.15.030 - Accessory uses.

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)

17.15.040 - Conditional uses.

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

A.

Art galleries, museums and aquariums.

B.

Assisted living 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)

17.15.050 - Area, dimensional, and density requirements.

A.

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

Table 17.15.050-1
RHD zone area and dimensional requirements
Measurement TypeLimitReference and Additional Provisions
Minimum lot area n/a PAMC 17.94.020
PAMC 17.94.030
PAMC 17.94.175
Density,
minimum net 		10 units/acre
Density,
maximum net 		n/a
Maximum
building height 		45 feet 50 feet where all roof forms above 45 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

 

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)

17.15.060 - Off-street parking.

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

(Ord. 3710 § 1, 3/21/2023)

17.15.070 - Signs permitted.

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)