Washington Terrace City Zoning Code

In all residential zones, public utility substations shall meet the requirements of this chapter.

Each public utility substation in a residential zone shall be located on a lot not less than two thousand square feet in area.

Each public utility substation in a residential zone shall be provided with a yard on each of the four sides of the building not less than five feet in width, except that for such stations located on lots fronting on a street abutted by one or more residential lots, the front yard, side yards and rear yard shall equal those required for a single-family residence in the same zone.

Each public utility substation in a residential zone shall be located on a lot which has adequate access from a street, alley or easement.

The location of public utility substations in a residential zone must be approved by the city council after recommendations by the planning commission.

All landscaping shall be compatible to the zone in which the substation is located.