The purpose of this district is to stabilize and preserve low density residential neighborhoods, to create a stable and satisfying environment for family life and to prevent intrusions by incompatible land uses.

(Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

The following uses are permitted outright in the LDR district:

A.

Adult family homes;

B.

Manufactured home subdivisions pursuant to Chapter 17.28 and Title 16, Subdivisions of this code;

C.

Minor utility facilities;

D.

Planned unit residential developments according to the subdivision ordinance codified in Title 16 of this code;

E.

Single-family detached dwellings, but not to exceed one dwelling on any one lot, except as provided in Section 17.16.030 of this code;

F.

Streets;

G.

Manufactured homes pursuant to Chapter 14.22 of this code;

H.

Rapid charging station meeting the definition of "electric vehicle charging station—restricted";

I.

Wireless Communication Facilities. Colocations on existing support towers or support structures consistent with Section 17.71.195.

(Ord. 1055 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 1257, § 2, 1-7-2013; Ord. No. 1412, § 1, 6-17-2019)

The following accessory uses permitted in the LDR district are uses and structures customarily appurtenant to the principally permitted uses, such as:

A.

Accessory dwelling units per Section 17.16.100;

B.

Adult day care home facilities per Section 17.16.100;

C.

Family child care home or family day care home facilities per Section 17.16.100;

D.

Garage sales, yard sales, bake sales, temporary home boutiques or bazaars for handcrafted items, parties for the display of domestic products, and other like uses per Section 17.16.100;

E.

One guest house not for rent or permanent occupancy;

F.

Home occupations per Section 17.16.100;

G.

Keeping of not more than four family pets per Section 17.16.100;

H.

Preschool when located on the same site with a public or private school or church;

I.

Private garages, carports, patios and other accessory buildings as are ordinarily appurtenant to a one-family dwelling;

J.

Private, noncommercial docks, piers, and boathouses provided they meet the requirements of the shoreline master program;

K.

Recreational facilities intended for the use of residents including swimming pools, saunas, tennis courts and exercise rooms;

L.

Renting of rooms for lodging purposes to accommodate not more than two persons in addition to the immediate family;

M.

Signs pursuant to Chapter 17.52;

N.

Electric vehicle charging stations for Level 1 and Level 2 charging are allowed as accessory to a principal outright permitted use or permitted conditional use.

(Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 1257, § 3, 1-7-2013)

The following uses in the low density residential districts require conditional use permit approval from the hearing examiner per Chapter 17.72:

A.

Adult day care home facilities serving more than six adults;

B.

Bed and breakfast inns;

C.

Wireless Communication Facilities. New support towers and new attached facilities on existing support structures consistent with Section 17.71.195;

D.

Child day care centers;

E.

Churches, convents, monasteries and other religious institutions and associated accessory structures;

F.

Display garden;

G.

Duplex on an individual lot;

H.

Little theater.

I.

Major utility facilities;

J.

Mass transit systems including, but not limited to, bus stations, train stations, transit shelter stations, and park-and-ride lots;

K.

Museums;

L.

Public facilities;

M.

Public and private educational institutions, including preschools, schools, religious schools, colleges and universities;

N.

Public parks and public recreation facilities;

O.

Retreat centers and associated accessory structures and owner/proprietor living quarters.

P.

Retirement homes assisted living facilities, continuing care communities, board and care homes, hospices, or nursing home;

Q.

Utility yard;

R.

Water towers and water supply plants.

(Ord. 1098 § 1, 2007: Ord. 982 § 1, 2003: Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 1232, 3-19-2012; Ord. No. 1412, § 1, 6-17-2019)

Any use or structure not listed under permitted principal, accessory or conditional uses, is prohibited in the LDR district unless authorized in Section 17.81.020(C) or Chapter 17.60 of this code, or an applied overlay district of this title.

(Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

All required parking spaces for single-family dwellings are to be covered and such spaces shall be located within a garage or under a carport. Each required space is to be located so as to be independent of any other required space and access drives. Further, all required spaces shall be located within the building site area and not within the required setback areas. Required spaces and access drives shall be improved with dustless, hard surfaces.

(Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

A.

Minimum lot area per building site in square feet:

To encourage a mix of lot sizes, a percentage of the lots in a LDR-7.2, LDR-8.5 or LDR-10 zoned subdivision may have reduced lot sizes as outlined below (percentage refers to the total number of lots eligible for reduced lot sizes) provided, that the average size of lots within the subdivision shall not fall below the minimum lot area standards specified in this subsection:

Fractional units shall be rounded upward to determine the total number of lots eligible for a reduction (example: a five-lot subdivision in the LDR-7.2 zone may have one substandard lot).

Exception: Any properties included in an existing signed pre-annexation agreement with the city that predates passage of these rules, may have reduced lot sizes for up to twenty percent of the lots within future subdivisions unless otherwise limited by the agreement. Substandard lots shall be subject to the minimum lot standards outlined in this section.

Substandard lots shall be subject to the following minimum lot size standards, in square feet:

B.

Lot width in feet:

For the subdivisions that include a percentage of smaller lots as allowed in this subsection, the minimum lot widths for the smaller lots shall be as follows, in feet:

C.

Front yard setback in feet: 25.

D.

Rear yard setback in feet: 15.

E.

Interior side yard setback in feet: 5.

F.

Street side yard setback in feet: 15.

G.

Maximum building height in feet: 30.

H.

Maximum lot coverage:

I.

Required off-street parking spaces: 2.

J.

Minimum street frontage in feet: 15.

K.

Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings shall observe the following:

1.

Area.

a.

For properties less than twelve thousand square feet, detached garages and carports shall be a maximum of one thousand square feet in floor area. For properties greater than twelve thousand square feet, one two thousand five hundred square foot accessory building is allowed. These size limits do not apply to attached garages.

b.

Accessory buildings other than garages and carports shall be a maximum of one hundred fifty square feet in floor area.

2.

Setbacks.

a.

Attached. If an accessory building is anywhere attached to the main building by a common wall, roof, floor, or foundation, such accessory building shall be considered part of the main building and shall observe the required yard setbacks thereof. (See subsection (K)(2)(c) of this section for further provisions.)

b.

Detached. Detached accessory buildings, except for garages and carports, shall be located in rear yards only and shall be set back five feet from side and rear property lines; or fifteen feet from side property lines of corner lots. Except one accessory building, sixty-four square feet or under, may be located up to the nonstreet side and/or rear property line (zero setback). All detached accessory buildings shall be located more than six feet from the dwelling unit.

c.

Garages and carports shall be located in side and rear yards only and shall be set back five feet from side and rear property lines, provided that, on a corner lot, the side setback shall be a minimum of fifteen feet on flanking street side.

3.

Height. Accessory structures shall be single story and no more than fifteen feet high. However, accessory structures can be up to a height of twenty feet, provided the building has an additional setback of two feet for each additional foot in height.

4.

Number. Any number of accessory buildings are allowed, provided that the maximum lot coverage standard is not exceeded.

5.

Exterior Materials. Attached accessory buildings shall be of the same material as the main building or of exterior materials typical for single-family homes in the neighborhood. Detached accessory buildings shall have a nonglare finish.

(Ord. 1079 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 1304, § 1, 10-6-2014)

The following special performance standards shall apply to properties located in the LDR district:

A.

Exterior Mechanical Devices. Air conditioners, heating, cooling, ventilating equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be visually screened from surrounding properties and streets and shall be so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring residents. Apparatus needed for the operation of solar energy systems need not be screened pursuant to this section.

B.

Parking and Storage of Recreational, Utility and Commercial Vehicles in Residential Neighborhoods.

1.

Exemptions. Pickup or light trucks, fourteen thousand five hundred pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or less, with or without a mounted camper unit, which are primarily used by the property owner/renter for transportation purposes are exempt from this section.

2.

Recreational and Utility Vehicles. Recreational and utility vehicles are defined as travel trailers, folding tent trailers, motor homes, truck campers removed from a truck or pickup, horse trailers, boat trailers with or without boats, other recreation trailers and utility trailers, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles and other motorized recreation vehicles. Recreational and utility vehicles may be parked in residential areas provided the following conditions are met:

a.

Vehicles shall not intrude into public right-of-way or obstruct sight visibility from adjacent driveways;

b.

Vehicles shall not be parked in the front building setback unless there is no reasonable access to the building side yards or rear yards because of topography or other physical conditions on the site. However, not more than one recreation and/or utility vehicle shall be parked in the front setback, with no more than three stored outside per single-family lot;

c.

The recreational vehicles shall be maintained in a clean, well-kept state which does not detract from the appearance of the surrounding area;

d.

Recreational vehicles equipped with liquefied petroleum gas containers shall meet the standards of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Valves or gas containers shall be closed when the vehicle is stored, and, in the event of leakage, immediate corrective action must be taken;

e.

At no time shall parked or stored recreational vehicles be occupied or used as a permanent or temporary dwelling unit except that guests who travel with a recreational vehicle may reside in the vehicle on the host's premises on a temporary basis not to exceed thirty days per year.

3.

On-street and off-street parking of truck tractors, truck tractor trailers or commercial vehicles in excess of fourteen thousand five hundred pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is prohibited in residential areas. The following vehicles are exempt from these parking restrictions:

a.

Authorized emergency vehicles as defined in RCW 46.04.040, as presently enacted or hereafter amended;

b.

Public or privately owned ambulances licensed pursuant to RCW 18.73.130;

c.

Tow trucks, provided: (1) the tow truck is owned and operated by a registered owner/operator pursuant to WAC 204-91 A; (2) the tow truck is no larger than a Class B tow truck as defined in WAC 204-91A-170(2) and (3); and (3) the truck has no more than two (2) axles.

Violation of this section is a parking infraction.

C.

Storage in Yards. Nonfunctional machinery, appliances, steel drums, pallets, and related equipment and materials shall not be openly stored in front, side, and rear yards.

D.

Setbacks from Alleys. Garage structures which are directly attached to a principal structure or attached with no greater than an enclosed breezeway, and have vehicular access from an adjacent alley, may encroach into the rear yard such that the total of the alley width and setback from the alley is equal to no less than twenty-four feet. In such case, only a garage attached to the principal structure by no greater than a breezeway may exceed a height of one story.

E.

Yard Projections. Every required front, rear and side yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky unless otherwise provided:

1.

Fences and walls as specified and limited under this section may project into front, rear and side yards.

2.

Cornices, sills, eave projections, and awnings without enclosing walls or screening may project into a required yard by not more than thirty inches; provided, that the width of any required interior side yard is not reduced to less than two feet, six inches and any yard abutting a street is not reduced to less than five feet.

3.

Open, unenclosed, unroofed decks, providing, however, that said decks are constructed at grade elevations, or in no event, exceed thirty inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.

4.

Bay windows and garden windows which do not require a foundation may project into a required front, rear, or street side yard by not more than thirty inches; provided, that the width of any required interior side yard is not reduced to less than two feet, six inches and any yard abutting a street is not reduced to less than five feet.

5.

Additions of accessory structures in a required front or rear yard, such as stairs, balconies, covered or uncovered porches which have no more than one hundred twenty square feet, provided lot coverage is not exceeded.

6.

Ramps for ADA access to existing residences, when in a required front, side or rear setback. Such exempt ramp structures must meet building code, fire code, and required lot coverage standard is not exceeded.

F.

Residential Antennae. Residential antennae, including satellite dish antennae less than or equal to three feet in diameter shall be limited to a height of ten feet in excess of the maximum height required for each zone. Antennae shall be set up so that in case an antenna falls it will fall within the confines of the owner's property. Satellite dish antennae greater than three feet in diameter, and amateur radio towers and associated antennae are regulated below.

1.

Satellite Dish Antennae, Ground-Mounted. Ground-mounted, satellite dish antennae are allowed as permitted accessory uses subject to the following requirements:

a.

The antenna shall not be located between the front property line or street-side property line and a building; such antennae may be located in a rear or interior side yard;

b.

The maximum diameter shall be twelve feet;

c.

The maximum height shall be fifteen feet in height above the existing grade to the highest point of the dish;

d.

The minimum setback shall be no less than five feet to rear or side property lines as measured when the dish is in a horizontal position;

e.

Satellite dish antennae shall be located to prevent obstruction of the antenna's reception window from potential permitted development on adjoining properties;

f.

Satellite dish antennae shall be constructed of transparent material such as wire mesh; and shall be finished in a dark color and a nonlight-reflective surface;

g.

All installations shall include screening treatments located along the antenna's nonreception window axes and low level ornamental landscape treatments along the reception window axes of the antenna's base. Such treatments should completely enclose the antenna and consist of no less than three landscape elements which provide year-round screening. Landscape plans shall be reviewed by the development review committee;

h.

Dish antennae shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code, as amended;

i.

Only one dish antenna shall be permitted on any residential lot;

j.

Dish antennae shall not be installed on a portable or movable device, such as a trailer;

k.

The antenna shall be set up so that in case an antenna falls it will fall within the confines of the owner's property.

2.

Satellite Dish Antennae, Roof-Mounted. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennae which have a maximum of twelve feet in diameter may only be allowed upon approval of a variance application in accordance with Section 17.81.020 of this code. In addition to the review criteria of Section 17.81.020(B), the following criteria shall be met:

a.

Demonstration by the applicant that compliance with subsection (F)(1) of this section would result in the obstruction of the antenna's reception window, prohibiting a usable signal; furthermore, such obstruction involves factors beyond the control of the applicant.

3.

Amateur radio towers and antennae for use by a noncommercial, licensed amateur operator shall be allowed if such facilities:

a.

Are not located between the front or street-side property line and a building;

b.

Are limited to a height of ten feet in excess of the maximum height required for each zone;

c.

Are installed with a reasonable effort to minimize visibility from adjacent properties while still permitting effective operation;

d.

Are located and constructed in a manner that will prevent the installation from falling onto adjoining properties;

e.

Do not interfere with nearby utility lines, etc;

f.

Such installations which propose to exceed the maximum height restrictions given in subsection (F)(3)(b) of this section, but which meet all of the other criteria (subsections (F)(3)(a) and (c) through (e) of this section, may only be allowed upon approval of a variance application in accordance with Section 17.81.020(B).

G.

Swimming Pools. For all swimming pools having a depth of twenty-four or more inches there shall be maintained a protective fence, wall or enclosure not less than five feet in height, with no opening greater than four inches wide and equipped with a self-closing gate surrounding said pool. This requirement shall also apply to other outdoor bodies of water having a depth greater than twenty-four inches, excluding natural lakes, streams, rivers, or drainage ditches.

H.

Building Height Exceptions. Chimneys and vents may be erected to a height greater than the permitted building height.

I.

Fences, Walls and Hedges. Except as regulated under subsection (J) of this section, fences and walls constructed shall not exceed a maximum height above the adjacent grade as set forth herein:

1.

Fences, walls and hedges located within the required front yard or within a fifteen-foot setback from the street side property line shall not exceed a height of three feet where fences, walls and hedges would provide less than fifty percent visibility. Fences, walls, and hedges providing at least fifty percent visibility shall not exceed a height of four feet within the required front yard or within a fifteen-foot setback from the street side property line. Examples of fences that could meet the fifty percent visibility include spaced rail fences, spaced picket fences, and chain link fences.

2.

Fences and walls located within the rear yard or interior side yard shall not exceed a total height of six feet.

3.

On every lot where the adjoining lot is used for nonresidential purposes, then a fence of not to exceed six feet may be constructed along the side of the lot separating a residential lot from the lot being used for nonresidential purposes; provided, that when and if the adjoining lot is converted to a residential use, then the fence shall be altered to conform.

4.

Fences utilized to enclose drainage detention ponds or other drainage facilities shall meet the above regulations, as well as any other applicable regulations of this code.

5.

Fences in street side yards and reverse-lot yards. The responsible official may approve a six-foot fence on a lot line if the lot has multiple lot lines fronting on a street. Such fences must meet sight distance requirements, be located in a street-side or rear yard, and may only be approved if the fence fronts one of the following streets:

State Route - 503 (aka SR-503 and Lewis River Road)

5 ^th Street south of Davidson Avenue

South Pekin from 5 ^th Street to the South City Limits

North Goerig Street from East Scott Avenue to SR-503

East Scott Avenue from Interstate Five (I-5) to Old Pacific Highway

Hillshire Drive

Insel Road

Gun Club Road

J.

Sight Distance Requirements. At all intersections there shall be a triangular yard area within which no tree, fence, shrub or other physical obstruction shall be permitted higher than three feet above the adjacent grade where fences, walls and hedges would provide less than fifty percent visibility. Fences, walls, and hedges providing at least fifty percent visibility shall not exceed a height of four feet. Examples of fences that could meet the fifty percent visibility include spaced rail fences, spaced picket fences, and chain link fences. This triangular area shall measure as follows:

1.

Street Intersections. At any intersection of two street rights-of-way, two sides of the triangular area shall extend twenty feet along both shoulder or curb lines of the improved portion of the rights-of-way, measured from their point of intersection. For the purpose of this subsection an alley shall be considered as a street.

2.

Street and Driveway Intersections. At any intersection of street right-of-way and a driveway, two sides of the triangular area shall extend twenty feet along the edge of the driveway and ten feet along the shoulder or curbline of the improved portion of the right-of-way. Such triangular area shall be applied to both sides of the driveway.

3.

Fences utilized to enclose drainage detention ponds or other drainage facilities shall meet the above regulations, as well as any other applicable regulations of this code.

K.

School and Church Height Exceptions. When applicable, a height exception shall be applied for as part of a conditional use permit application to establish such uses or expansion of such uses. Conditionally permitted school and church uses may exceed building height requirements to a maximum of fifty feet in the LDR zone upon approval of such height exception by the hearing examiner. A height exception does not require separate application for a special exception or variance.

L.

Manufactured homes shall be comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections, each of not less than twelve feet wide by thirty-six feet long; roof constructed of composition, wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roofing material and of not less than a three is to twelve pitch; has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on site-built single-family homes built according to the International Building Code.

1.

All dwellings shall be oriented on the lot so that the front door faces the street.

2.

All dwellings shall be placed on permanent foundations as defined within the IRC.

3.

All manufactured homes shall be of new construction.

4.

The front door shall be protected by a covered porch.

(Ord. 1055 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 1212, § 1, 6-6-2011; Ord. No. 1546, §§ 12, 13, 12-18-2023)

In place of the development standards of Section 17.16.070, new subdivisions in the LDR districts may utilize the following standards, if all provisions are met.

A.

Lot sizes: Lots taking vehicle access from an alley may equal eighty percent of the minimum lot size. A minimum of twenty-five percent of lots must meet or exceed the required lot size of the zone;

B.

Lot width in feet: fifty; forty for lots with alley access;

C.

Front yard setback in feet: fifteen minimum; twenty-five maximum;

D.

Rear yard setback in feet: twenty-five;

E.

Interior side yard setback in feet: six;

F.

Street side yard setback in feet: ten;

G.

Maximum building height in feet: thirty;

H.

Maximum lot coverage: forty percent;

I.

Minimum street frontage in feet: fifteen;

J.

Required off-street parking spaces: two, provided as follows; attached garages shall have a minimum setback of fifty percent of the depth of the primary residential building, and detached garages shall be located a minimum of six feet behind the rear building;

K.

Structures shall have pitched roofs;

L.

At least sixty percent of the units shall have one of the following features: front porches, decks, bay windows, dormers;

M.

At least fifty percent of the homes shall have alleys for vehicular access.

(Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

A.

Accessory dwelling units subject to the following criteria:

1.

One accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per legal building lot as a subordinate use in conjunction with any single-family structure;

2.

Either the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit must be occupied by an owner of the property. In addition, accessory dwelling units shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the main building. Owners shall sign an affidavit affirming that the owner will occupy the main building or the accessory unit as their principal residence for at least six months of every year, and agreeing to the conditions of this section. Upon approval, the property owner shall record a notice on the property title that shall be in the form specified by the city;

3.

The total number of occupants in both the primary residence and the accessory dwelling unit combined may not exceed the maximum number established by the definition of family in this title;

4.

The accessory dwelling unit shall not contain less than three hundred square feet and not more than eight hundred square feet, excluding any related garage area; provided that if the accessory unit is completely located on a single floor of an existing structure, the building official may allow increased size in order to efficiently use all floor area, so long as all other standards set forth in this section are met;

5.

The square footage of the accessory dwelling unit, excluding any garage area, shall not exceed forty percent of the total square footage of the primary residence and accessory dwelling unit combined after rehabilitation, excluding any garage area. This percentage shall apply to both attached and detached accessory dwelling units. Where the building official allows increased size per subsection (A)(4) of this section as part of an existing structure, the square footage shall not exceed fifty percent of the total square footage of the primary residence and accessory dwelling unit combined, excluding any garage area;

6.

There shall be one off-street parking space in a carport, garage, or designated space provided for the accessory dwelling unit in addition to that which exists on the site for the primary residence;

7.

Accessory dwelling units shall be located only in the same building as the principal residence unless the lot is at least eight thousand five hundred square feet in area or unless the accessory dwelling unit will replace a detached, preexisting structure of at least four hundred square feet. Where lots contain at least eight thousand five hundred square feet in area or there is a detached, preexisting structure of at least four hundred square feet, the accessory dwelling unit may be part of the principal residence or located in a detached structure;

8.

An accessory dwelling unit shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the main building of the single-family residence and to be generally compatible with the surrounding single family uses. If the accessory unit extends beyond the current footprint of the principal residence, such an addition shall be consistent with the existing roof pitch, siding and windows. If an accessory unit is detached from the main building it must also be consistent with the existing roof pitch, siding and windows of the principal residence. In addition, only one entrance for the main building will be permitted in the front of the principal residence. A separate entrance for the accessory dwelling unit shall be located either off the rear or the side of the building. Where garages in the vicinity predominantly face the primary street, the accessory unit shall not result in a new garage face to the street unless no other design is possible. The accessory dwelling unit shall be to the rear of the principal residence unless it is not possible;

9.

The accessory dwelling unit shall meet all technical code standards including building, electrical, fire, plumbing and other applicable code requirements;

B.

Adult day care home facilities which:

1.

Meet Washington Association of Adult Day Centers Adult Day Care Guidelines;

2.

Comply with all building, fire, safety, health code and business licensing requirements;

3.

Conform to lot size, building size, setbacks, and lot requirements of this chapter except if the structure is a legal nonconforming structure;

4.

Comply with the applicable provisions of the sign code of this title;

5.

Make no structural or decorative alteration which will alter the single-family character of an existing or proposed residential structure which would make it incompatible with surrounding residences;

6.

Have no more than six adults served by the facility;

C.

Family child care home or family day care home facilities which:

1.

Meet Washington State child day care licensing requirements;

2.

Comply with all building, fire, safety, health code and business licensing requirements;

3.

Conform to lot size, building size, setbacks, and lot requirements of this chapter except if the structure is a legal nonconforming structure;

4.

Comply with the applicable provisions of the sign code of this title;

5.

Make no structural or decorative alteration which will alter the single-family character of an existing or proposed residential structure which would make it incompatible with surrounding residences;

D.

Garage sales, yard sales, bake sales, temporary home boutiques or bazaars for handcrafted items, parties for the display of domestic products, and other like uses shall not be in existence for more than six days in any calendar year, and shall not be in violation of any other chapter in this code, or city ordinance, and provided further, that any such garage sales and yard sales involve only the sale of household goods, none of which were purchased for the purpose of resale;

E.

Home occupations which meet the following criteria:

1.

The resident operator shall obtain a business license, which shall be renewed annually;

2.

The home occupation shall employ no more than one person in addition to those who are residents of the dwelling;

3.

The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes, and the appearance of the structure shall not be altered or the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner that would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, or the emission of sounds, exhausts, or vibrations that carry beyond the premises;

4.

Signs indicating the presence of a home occupation must meet standards set forth in WMC Chapter 17.52;

5.

No storage or display of goods shall be visible from the outside of the structure;

6.

No highly explosive or combustible material shall be used or stored on the premises. No activity shall be allowed that would interfere with radio or television transmission in the area, nor shall there be any offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare noticeable at or beyond the property line;

7.

Traffic generated which exceeds the following standards shall be prima facie evidence that the activity is a primary business and not a home occupation:

a.

The parking of more than two customer vehicles at any one time, so long as customer parking does not displace or impede the use of off-street parking spaces for neighboring dwelling units.

b.

More than eight clients or customers coming to the site each day, except that home day cares may have as many trips as required for the number of allowed children per the State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements.

c.

No customer visits or workers arriving or departing before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m., with the exception of home day cares.

d.

The use of loading docks or other mechanical loading devices.

e.

Home occupations shall have no more than one delivery per week by commercial motor vehicle, excluding courier and mail services;

8.

Materials, goods or commodities shall be delivered to or from the home occupation only from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

9.

Merchandise shall not be offered for direct sale within the residence, accessory structure, or on-site;

10.

No commercially licensed vehicles over fourteen thousand five hundred (14,500) pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) capacity shall be utilized in the business. No more than one type of commercially licensed vehicle under fourteen thousand five hundred (14,500) pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) capacity shall be utilized in the business on the premises;

F.

The keeping of pets and domestic animals is subject to the following restrictions. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section is a class 4 infraction with a monetary penalty of twenty-five dollars or as otherwise specified by WMC Chapter 7.04.

For single-family dwellings, the keeping of pets and domestic animals are subject to the following restrictions:

1.

Animals including cattle, horses, goats, ponies, mule, sheep, donkeys, llamas, and miniature hoofed animals and pigs shall be regulated as follows:

a.

Horses, ponies, donkeys and cattle, one acre of open fenced land each. Each additional horse, pony or donkey requires an additional one-half acre of open fenced land;

b.

Pigs, one-half acre of open fenced land each;

c.

Sheep and llamas, one-quarter acre of open fenced land each;

d.

Goats and miniature hoofed animals, three thousand square feet of open fenced land each;

e.

Density limits do not apply to weaning young;

f.

Animals shall be completely enclosed by a secure fence not less than five feet tall, sufficient to confine the animals therein;

g.

The minimum land area required to maintain any large animal shall be the sum of the required land areas listed above;

h.

All stables and other buildings and all enclosures and premises upon which any such animals are kept and confined shall be kept in a clean, healthful, and sanitary condition; and

i.

Animals shall be sheltered in weather protecting structures located at least fifteen feet from property lines.

2.

The keeping of roosters in any residential zone is prohibited.

3.

On lots less than ten thousand square feet, the keeping of not more than six poultry and four rabbits is permitted where poultry are defined as domesticated birds kept for the purpose of collecting eggs or the raising of meat and/or feathers.

4.

No more than four dogs, cats, miniature pigs or combination thereof four months of age or older per dwelling unit.

5.

The number of small pets such as fish, birds, small rodents and reptiles that are typically kept indoors is not regulated by this chapter.

6.

Reserved.

7.

The keeping of animals shall not violate nuisance pet animal regulations or other provisions of Chapter 7.04.

8.

Animals that contribute unusually excessive noise, such as crowing, braying or barking, must be housed in such a manner as to minimize their effects on neighbors.

9.

Animals shall not create a malodor that is detectable on adjoining lots.

(Ord. 939 § 7 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 1212, § 14, 6-20-2011; Ord. No. 1249, § 2, 10-1-2012)