In order to accomplish the purpose of this title, the following use classifications are established and regulations are set forth therein defining the permissible uses, the height and bulk of buildings, and the area of yard and other open spaces about buildings, and the density of population, such classifications to be known as follows:

(Ord. 1079 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 939 § 3, 2000: Ord. 490 § 3.02, 1979)

(Ord. No. 1508, § 1, 10-3-2022; Ord. No. 1529, § 1, 12-19-2022)

The location and boundaries of the various zones as defined in this chapter are such as are shown and delineated on the zoning map or parts thereof adopted under this title.

(Ord. 490 § 3.03, 1979)

Changes in the boundaries of the zone shall be made by ordinance or resolution adopting the amended zoning map, or part of said map, or unit of a part of said map, and when so adopted, said maps, parts or units of maps, shall become a part of this title. Amendment procedures shall be those set forth in Chapter 17.84.

(Ord. 490 § 3.04, 1979)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district shown upon the zoning map or any part of unit thereof, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street or alley centerlines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B.

In the case of unsubdivided property, and where a district boundary divides such property, the location of such boundaries, unless the same are indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on said zoning map.

C.

Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall acquire the classification of the property to which it reverts.

D.

Where a lot subdivided and recorded subsequent to the zoning of the area in which it is located becomes so placed that it is unequally bisected longitudinally by the boundary lines of different districts, the district boundary shall be considered as following the lot lines of the lot in such manner as to place the lot wholly in that district which applies to the major portion of the lot.

E.

Where a lot is equally bisected longitudinally by two or more districts or district boundary lines, the total lot shall acquire the most restrictive use classification and the highest area required of the two zone classifications or area districts involved.

F.

Where a lot is bisected by the boundary line between two or more districts and such boundary line parallels or approximately parallels the street on which such lot fronts, the total area of such bisected lot shall acquire the same zone classification or area district requirement as the front portion of the lot. This provision shall not apply to through lots.

G.

Where property abuts a lake, river or body of water, the district shall extend to the inner harbor line, and where no harbor line exists, to a line which the Army Engineers would define as the line of navigability.

(Ord. 490 § 3.05, 1979)

Where the street or lot layout actually on the ground, or as recorded, differs from the street and lot lines as shown on the zoning map, the planning commission, after notice to the owners of the property and after public hearing, shall interpret the map in such a way as to carry out the intent and purposes of this title. In case of any question as to the location of any boundary line between zoning districts, a request for interpretation of the zoning map may be made to the planning commission and a determination shall be made by said commission.

(Ord. 490 § 3.06, 1979)

Any property which, for any reason other than the fact that it is a right-of-way of a street, alley, or railroad, is located within an adopted part of the zoning map but is not designated as being classified in any of the classifications established by this title, shall be deemed to be classified LDR-8.5. For newly annexed property, see Section 17.12.070.

(Ord. 939 § 4, 2000: Ord. 490 § 3.07, 1979)

A.

Any land to be annexed must be contiguous to the city and within the city's urban growth area.

B.

Prior to considering the annexation of property to the city, the city council shall refer the question of zoning designations for the subject property to the planning commission.

C.

The planning commission recommendation shall be based on the same criteria used for a zone change application as set forth in Section 17.84.040.

D.

The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on the question of zoning before forwarding its recommendation to the city council.

(Ord. 763 § 2, 1993)

Areas of streets or alleys and railroad rights-of-way, other than such as are designated on the zoning map as being in one of the districts provided in this title, shall be deemed to be unclassified and, in the case of streets, permitted to be used only for street purposes as defined by law, and in the case of railroad rights-of-way, permitted to be used solely for the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operating devices, the movement of rolling stock, public utility lines and facilities accessory to and used directly for the delivery, distribution, or rendering of services to bordering land use.

(Ord. 490 § 3.09, 1979)

Except as provided in this title, no building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building, structure or land be used for any purpose except as specifically provided in this title and allowed in the district in which such building, land, or use is located. Each lot, as defined in Chapter 17.08, shall be limited to one principal use, as defined in Chapter 17.08, except as otherwise may be allowed in the zoning district regulations.

(Ord. 536 § 3, 1982: Ord. 490 § 3.10, 1979)

The construction standards for all structures and buildings in Woodland shall be the Uniform Building Code Standards (UBC) as set forth in RCW 19.27 except for the following:

A.

Manufactured homes or mobile homes legally sited within the MHPS district or within a legally created manufactured home park or subdivision;

B.

A manufactured home sales office used exclusively as such where manufactured homes are lawfully displayed and sold;

C.

A recreational vehicle (camper vehicle, motor home, or automobile trailer) shall be occupied for not more than fifteen consecutive days when placed on a lot where a single-family or two-family dwelling is located;

D.

When a building permit has been issued for new construction or remodeling of a building, the owner, builder or watchman may place and occupy a single recreational vehicle (camper vehicle, motor home, or automobile trailer) for the duration of the building permit, but not to exceed a period of one year. The recreational vehicle may only be placed on the property for which the building permit has been issued;

E.

Any temporary structure permitted under Section 17.81.020(C);

F.

Vending stands or kiosk (e.g. espresso stands), constructed per Chapter 296-150C WAC or Chapter 296-150V WAC.

(Ord. 982 § 8, 2003: Ord. 941 § 1, 2001: Ord. 939 § 5, 2000: Ord. 857 § 12, 1997: Ord. 725 § 7, 1991: Ord. 536 § 4, 1982: Ord. 490 § 3.11, 1979)