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Tenino City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 106

30 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES

106.30.010. - Single family-environmentally sensitive (SF-ES) zone.

A.

Intent. The single-family-environmentally sensitive zone requires special consideration of environmental constraints, thus typically requiring larger residential lots. This zoning district seeks to reduce potential impacts created by the built environment and any potential impact to the environment, while also considering any potential environmental consequences that may befall existing or permitted uses.

B.

Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the SF-ES zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min)Sec. 108.30.040
  Front: 20'
   Garage/Carport: 20'
  Side: 10'
  Rear: 20'
2. Impervious surfaces
  Maximum 50%
3. Building coverage
  Maximum n/a
4. Design standardsSec. 108.30.140
  Buildings n/a
  Lighting n/a
  Landscaping
   Parking lots n/a
   Street trees n/a
   Visual screening n/a
5. FencingSec 108.30.040
  Height in any front yard (max) 4'
  Height in any side yard (max) 6'
  Height in any rear yard (max) 6'
6. Building heightSec. 108.30.040
  Maximum 35'
7. Environmental standards
  Shoreline development Title 109
  SEPA review Title 110
  Critical area buffers Title 112
   Wetlands 50'—300'
   CARAs Protect water source
   Frequently flooded areas 50'
   Geologically hazardous areas slope ht.
   Wildlife habitat varies
8. SignsSec. 108.30.130
9. Grading, erosion control, stormwater (reserved)
10. Required physical development permits (reserved)

 

C.

Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses2. Parking (Ch. 108.50)
UseDefinition/StandardsPermitMinimumMaximum
Open Space Uses
 Agriculture [108.40.030.B.] Y n/a n/a
Residential Uses
 Detached Single-Family Unit [108.40.040.B.] Y 2 per DU n/a
Institutional Uses
 Assembly [108.40.060.B.] C Independent Calculation
 Emergency Services [108.40.060.E.] C Independent Calculation
Amusement and Recreation
 Outdoor Recreation [108.40.080.C.] Y Independent Calculation
 Developed Recreation [108.40.080.D.] A Independent Calculation
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses
 Utility Facility [108.40.100.C.] C 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
 Wireless Telecommunications Facility See Sec. 108.40.100.E. 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
Accessory Uses
 Accessory Dwelling Unit [108.40.110.B.] A 1 per DU 2 per DU
 Bed and Breakfast [108.40.110.C.] A 0.75 per LU 1.5 per LU
 Home Occupation [108.40.110.D.] A n/a n/a
 Home Business [108.40.110.E.] C 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Home Daycare [108.40.110.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Battery Charging Station [108.40.110.H.] Y n/a n/a
Temporary Uses
 Yard Sale [108.40.120.B.] Y n/a n/a
 Farm Stand [108.40.120.D.] Y 5 per 1,000 sf display area 5 per 1,000 sf display area
 Temporary Real Estate Sales Office [108.40.120.E.] A 2 4
 Temporary Shelter [108.40.120.F.] A 2 per DU 2 per DU
 Temporary Gravel Processing [108.40.120.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
Y = allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required C = Conditional Use Permit required PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required (PO) = Only allowed in the PO Overlay

 

3. Performance standards
  Outdoor Storage (Sec. 108.60.020.)
   Recreational Vehicles Allowed if standards are met
   Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards Prohibited
   Shipping Containers and Compartments Allowed if standards are met
  Refuse and Recycling (Sec. 108.60.030.)
   Trash and recycling enclosure required >4 DUs and all nonresidential
  Noise (Sec. 108.60.040.)
   Sound level at property line (max) 75 DBA
  Vibration (Sec. 108.60.050.)
  Odors (Sec. 108.60.060.)
  Light and Glare (Sec. 108.60.070.)
  Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances (Sec. 108.60.080.)

 

D.

Lot standards.

1.

Minimum lot size.

a.

Width: 75 feet.

b.

Depth: 90 feet.

c.

Area: 10,890 square feet.

2.

Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.

a.

Individual water and septic. Defers to Thurston County standards.

b.

Public water and individual septic. Defers to Thurston County standards.

c.

Public water and sewer. 4 du/ac.

E.

Development options and subdivision. (Reserved.)

F.

Additional zone-specific standards.

(Ord. No. 881, § 30, 9-26-2017)

106.30.020. - Single Family (SF) Zone.

A.

Intent. The single-family zone provides for larger residential lots in specific areas where a pattern of larger lots exists. This zone seeks to preserve the identity of these residential areas and reduce traffic volumes to provide safe, family-friendly areas.

B.

Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the SF zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min)Sec. 108.30.040.
  Front: 10'
   Garage/Carport: 20'
  Side: 5'
  Rear: 20'
2. Impervious Surfaces
  Maximum 50%
3. Building Coverage
  Maximum n/a
4. Design StandardsSec. 108.30.140.
  Buildings n/a
  Lighting n/a
  Landscaping
   Parking lots n/a
   Street trees n/a
   Visual screening n/a
5. FencingSec 108.30.040.
  Height in any front yard (max) 4'
  Height in any side yard (max) 6'
  Height in any rear yard (max) 6'
6. Building HeightSec. 108.30.040.
  Maximum 35'
7. Environmental Standards
  Shoreline Development Title 109
  SEPA Review Title 110
  Critical Area Buffers Title 112
   Wetlands 50'—300'
   CARAs protect water source
   Frequently Flooded Areas 50'
   Geologically Hazardous Areas slope ht.
   Wildlife Habitat varies
8. SignsSec. 108.30.130.
9. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater (reserved)
10. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved)

 

C.

Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses2. Parking (Ch. 108.50)
UseDefinition/StandardsPermitMinimumMaximum
Residential Uses
 Detached Single-Family Unit [108.40.040.B.] Y 2 per DU n/a
Institutional Uses
 Assembly [108.40.060.B.] C Independent Calculation
 Daycare Center [108.40.060.C.] C 0.5 per employee 1 per employee
 School [108.40.060.D.] C Independent Calculation
 Emergency Services [108.40.060.E.] C Independent Calculation
Commercial Uses
 Office [108.40.070.B.] A(PO) 1 per 1,000 sf 5.5 per 1,000 sf
Amusement and Recreation
 Outdoor Recreation [108.40.080.C.] Y Independent Calculation
 Developed Recreation [108.40.080.D.] A Independent Calculation
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses
 Utility Facility [108.40.100.C.] C 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
 Wireless Telecommunications Facility See Sec. [108.40.100.E.] 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
Accessory Uses
 Accessory Dwelling Unit [108.40.110.B.] A 1 per DU 2 per DU
 Bed and Breakfast [108.40.110.C.] C 0.75 per LU 1.5 per LU
 Home Occupation [108.40.110.D.] A n/a n/a
 Home Business [108.40.110.E.] C 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Home Daycare [108.40.110.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Battery Charging Station [108.40.110.H.] Y n/a n/a
Temporary Uses
 Yard Sale [108.40.120.B.] Y n/a n/a
 Farm Stand [108.40.120.D.] Y 5 per 1,000 sf display area 5 per 1,000 sf display area
 Temporary Real Estate Sales Office [108.40.120.E.] A 2 4
 Temporary Shelter [108.40.120.F.] A 2 per DU 2 per DU
 Temporary Gravel Processing [108.40.120.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
Y = allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required C = Conditional Use Permit required PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required (PO) = Only allowed in the PO Overlay

 

3. Performance Standards
  Outdoor Storage (Sec. 108.60.020.)
   Recreational Vehicles allowed if standards are met
   Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards Prohibited
   Shipping Containers and Compartments allowed if standards are met
  Refuse and Recycling (Sec. 108.60.030.)
   Trash and recycling enclosure required >4 DUs and all nonresidential
  Noise (Sec. 108.60.040.)
   Sound level at property line (max) 75 DBA
  Vibration (Sec. 108.60.050.)
  Odors (Sec. 108.60.060.)
  Light and Glare (Sec. 108.60.070.)
  Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances (Sec. 108.60.080.)

 

D.

Lot standards.

1.

Minimum lot size.

a.

Width: 50 feet.

b.

Depth: 75 feet.

c.

Area: 5,445 square feet.

2.

Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.

a.

Individual water and septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.

b.

Public water and individual septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.

c.

Public water and sewer: 8 du/ac.

E.

Development options and subdivision. (Reserved).

F.

Additional zone-specific standards.

1.

Battery Charging Stations. Battery charging stations that require a 60 amp or higher dedicated breaker on a 480-volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment are not allowed.

(Ord. No. 881, § 30, 9-26-2017)

106.30.030. - Single-family/duplex (SFD) zone.

A.

Intent. The single-family/duplex zone is the city's primary residential zone, which provides for single-family and duplex dwellings in established residential neighborhoods.

B.

Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the SFD zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min)Sec. 108.30.040.
  Front: 10'
   Duplex: 15'
   Garage/Carport: 20'
  Side: 5'
  Rear: 10'
2. Impervious Surfaces
  Maximum 50%
3. Building Coverage
  Maximum n/a
4. Design StandardsSec. 108.30.140.
  Buildings n/a
  Lighting n/a
  Landscaping
   Parking lots n/a
   Street trees n/a
   Visual screening n/a
5. FencingSec 108.30.040.
  Height in any front yard (max) 4'
  Height in any side yard (max) 6'
  Height in any rear yard (max) 6'
6. Building HeightSec. 108.30.040.
  Maximum 35'
7. Environmental Standards
  Shoreline Development Title 109
  SEPA Review Title 110
  Critical Area Buffers Title 112
   Wetlands 50'—300'
   CARAs protect water source
   Frequently Flooded Areas 50'
   Geologically Hazardous Areas slope ht.
   Wildlife Habitat varies
8. SignsSec. 108.30.130.
9. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater (reserved)
10. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved)

 

C.

Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses2. Parking (Ch. 108.50)
Use Definition/Standards Permit Minimum Maximum
Residential Uses
 Detached Single-Family Unit [108.40.040.B.] Y 2 per DU n/a
 Duplex [108.40.040.C.] Y 2 per DU n/a
Institutional Uses
 Assembly [108.40.060.B.] C Independent Calculation
 Daycare Center [108.40.060.C.] C 0.5 per employee 1 per employee
 School [108.40.060.D.] C Independent Calculation
 Emergency Services [108.40.060.E.] C Independent Calculation
Amusement and Recreation
 Outdoor Recreation [108.40.080.C.] Y Independent Calculation
 Developed Recreation [108.40.080.D.] A Independent Calculation
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses
 Utility Facility [108.40.100.C.] C 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
 Wireless Telecommunications Facility See Sec. 108.40.100.E. 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
Accessory Uses
 Accessory Dwelling Unit [108.40.110.B.] A 1 per DU 2 per DU
 Bed and Breakfast [108.40.110.C.] C 0.75 per LU 1.5 per LU
 Home Occupation [108.40.110.D.] A n/a n/a
 Home Business [108.40.110.E.] C 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Home Daycare [108.40.110.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Battery Charging Station [108.40.110.H.] [subsection F.1.] Y n/a n/a
Temporary Uses
 Yard Sale [108.40.120.B.] Y n/a n/a
 Farm Stand [108.40.120.D.] Y 5 per 1,000 sf display area 5 per 1,000 sf display area
 Temporary Real Estate Sales Office [108.40.120.E.] A 2 4
 Temporary Shelter [108.40.120.F.] A 2 per DU 2 per DU
 Temporary Gravel Processing [108.40.120.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
Y = allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required C = Conditional Use Permit required
PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required (PO) = Only allowed in the PO Overlay

 

3. Performance Standards
  Outdoor Storage (Sec. 108.60.020.)
   Recreational Vehicles allowed if standards are met
   Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards Prohibited
   Shipping Containers and Compartments allowed if standards are met
  Refuse and Recycling (Sec. 108.60.030.)
   Trash and recycling enclosure required >4 DUs and all nonresidential
  Noise (Sec. 108.60.040.)
   Sound level at property line (max) 75 DBA
  Vibration (Sec. 108.60.050.)
  Odors (Sec. 108.60.060.)
  Light and Glare (Sec. 108.60.070.)
  Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances (Sec. 108.60.080.)

 

D.

Lot standards.

1.

Minimum lot size.

a.

Width: 50 feet.

b.

Depth: 60 feet.

c.

Area: 5,445 square feet.

2.

Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.

a.

Individual water and septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.

b.

Public water and individual septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.

c.

Public water and sewer: 15 du/ac.

E.

Development options and subdivision. (Reserved).

F.

Additional zone-specific standards.

1.

Battery charging stations. Battery charging stations that require a 60 amp or higher dedicated breaker on a 480-volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment are not allowed.

(Ord. No. 881, § 30, 9-26-2017)

106.30.040. - Multi-family residential (MF) zone.

A.

Intent. The purpose of the multi-family residential zone is to promote small-lot detached dwellings and attached structures, such as apartments, condominiums and townhouses. This mix of housing may take a variety of forms, either mixed within a single site or mixed within a general area.

B.

Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the SFD zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.

1. Setbacks (min)Sec. 108.30.040
  Front: 10'
   Garage/Carport: 20'
  Side: 5'
  Rear: 10'
2. Impervious Surfaces
  Maximum 60%
3. Building Coverage
  Maximum n/a
4. Design StandardsSec. 108.30.140
  Buildings Sec. 108.30.140
  Lighting 90° cut-off angle required
  Landscaping
   Parking lots 1 tree per 2,000 sf
   Street trees required
   Visual screening between uses
5. FencingSec. 108.30.040
  Height in any front yard (max) 4'
  Height in any side yard (max) 6'
  Height in any rear yard (max) 6'
6. Building HeightSec. 108.30.040
  Maximum 35'
7. Environmental Standards
  Shoreline Development Title 109
  SEPA Review Title 110
  Critical Area Buffers Title 112
   Wetlands 50'—300'
   CARAs protect water source
   Frequently Flooded Areas 50'
   Geologically Hazardous Areas slope ht.
   Wildlife Habitat varies
8. SignsSec. 108.30.130
9. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater (reserved)
10. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved)

 

C.

Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.

1. Allowed Uses 2. Parking (Ch. 108.50)
UseDefinition/StandardsPermitMinimumMaximum
Residential Uses
 Detached Single-Family Unit [108.40.040.B.] Y 2 per DU n/a
 Duplex [108.40.040.C.] Y 2 per DU n/a
 Attached Single-Family Unit [108.40.040.D.] [subsection F.1] Y 1.5 per DU 2 per DU
 Group Home [108.40.040.E.] Y 0.5 per bed 1.5 per bed
Institutional Uses
 Assembly [108.40.060.B.] C Independent Calculation
 Daycare Center [108.40.060.C.] A 0.5 per employee 1 per employee
 School [108.40.060.D.] C Independent Calculation
 Emergency Services [108.40.060.E.] C Independent Calculation
Commercial Uses
 Office [108.40.070.B.] A 1.5 per 1,000 sf 4 per 1,000 sf
Amusement and Recreation
 Outdoor Recreation [108.40.080.C.] Y Independent Calculation
 Developed Recreation [108.40.080.D.] A Independent Calculation
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses
 Utility Facility [108.40.100.C.] C 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
 Wireless Telecommunications Facility See Sec. 108.40.100.E. 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle 1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle
Accessory Uses
 Accessory Dwelling Unit [108.40.110.B.] A 1 per DU 2 per DU
 Bed and Breakfast [108.40.110.C.] Y 0.75 per LU 1.5 per LU
 Home Occupation [108.40.110.D.] A n/a n/a
 Home Business [108.40.110.E.] C 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Home Daycare [108.40.110.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
 Battery Charging Station [108.40.110.H.] [subsection F.2.] Y n/a n/a
Temporary Uses
 Yard Sale [108.40.120.B.] Y n/a n/a
 Farm Stand [108.40.120.D.] Y 5 per 1,000 sf display area 5 per 1,000 sf display area
 Temporary Real Estate Sales Office [108.40.120.E.] A 2 4
 Temporary Shelter [108.40.120.F.] A 2 per DU 2 per DU
 Temporary Gravel Processing [108.40.120.G.] A 1 per employee 1 per employee
Y = allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required C = Conditional Use Permit required
PF = Public Facilities Use Permit required (PO) = Only allowed in the PO Overlay

 

3. Performance Standards
  Outdoor Storage (Sec. 108.60.020.)
   Recreational Vehicles allowed if standards are met
   Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards Prohibited
   Shipping Containers and Compartments allowed if standards are met
  Refuse and Recycling (Sec. 108.60.030.)
   Trash and recycling enclosure required >4 DUs and all nonresidential
  Noise (Sec. 108.60.040.)
   Sound level at property line (max) 75 DBA
  Vibration (Sec. 108.60.050.)
  Odors (Sec. 108.60.060.)
  Light and Glare (Sec. 108.60.070.)
  Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances (Sec. 108.60.080.)

 

D.

Lot standards.

1.

Minimum lot size.

a.

Width: 20 feet.

b.

Depth: 55 feet.

2.

Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.

a.

Individual water and septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.

b.

Public water and individual septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.

c.

Public water and sewer: 40 du/ac.

E.

Development options and subdivision. (Reserved).

F.

Additional zone-specific standards.

1.

Attached single-family dwellings. The side yard setback may be reduced to zero feet when a row of townhouses or other attached dwelling units are constructed on different lots as part of the same development.

(Ord. No. 881, § 30, 9-26-2017)