Chapter 17.225
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.225.030 Land uses and permit requirements.
17.225.040 Development and lot standards.
17.225.050 Requirements of single-unit attached housing.
17.225.010 Purpose.
The medium density residential (MDR) district is intended to provide for residential development opportunities, including certified factory-built homes, with a minimum density of 10 units per net acre and a maximum density of 25 units per net acre. The district is further intended to facilitate use of public transit, reduce the burdens of automobile related problems, and encourage efficient use of commercial services and public open space. [Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].
17.225.020 Location.
Generally, MDR zoning districts are in close proximity to collector or arterial roadways, current or proposed transit routes, near employment centers, and with good access to local public schools and parks. [Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].
17.225.030 Land uses and permit requirements.
Land uses and permit requirements are listed in Table 17.225.030. The table identifies those uses in the medium density residential district that are:
P = Permitted use;
C = Conditional use;
S = Permitted uses that are subject to special standards; or
X = Prohibited.
The applicable procedural requirements for proposed developments and uses are found in Chapter 17.130 CBDC.
|
Use |
MDR |
|---|---|
|
Residential |
|
|
Existing lawful residential use |
P |
|
Dwelling, single-unit detached (subject to standards at Chapter 17.365 CBDC) |
S |
|
Dwelling, duplex |
P |
|
Dwelling, manufactured homes including certified factory-built homes (subject to standards at CBDC 17.322.010) |
S |
|
Dwelling, multi-unit (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.120) |
S |
|
Dwelling, townhouse (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.110) |
S |
|
Certified factory-built home parks consistent with the requirements of state manufactured park standards (subject to standards at Chapter 17.322 CBDC) |
S |
|
Accessory dwelling units (subject to standards at Chapter 17.312 CBDC) |
S |
|
Group care and group residential care facilities |
C |
|
Accessory buildings and uses |
P |
|
Zero lot line development (subject to standards at CBDC 17.335.110) |
S |
|
Single room occupancy |
S |
|
Nonresidential |
|
|
Home occupation |
P |
|
Child care facility (fewer than 13 children) |
P |
|
Child care facility (13 or more children) |
P |
|
Vacation rental or homestay (subject to standards at Chapter 17.370 CBDC) |
P/S |
|
Bed and breakfast |
P |
|
Laundry facility (outward appearance must retain a residential character) |
P |
|
Bus shelters |
P |
|
Administrative service not associated with a home occupation permit |
P |
|
Convenience sales and personal service |
C |
|
Educational service |
P |
|
Home occupation – retail sales on the premises |
P |
|
Library service and cultural exhibit |
P |
|
Lodge, club, fraternal, or civic assembly |
C |
|
Public parks and recreational facilities |
P |
|
Public safety service |
P |
|
Religious assembly of more than 20 persons |
C |
|
Utility and service – no outside storage of equipment |
P |
|
Other |
|
|
Uses deemed by the director to be similar to and/or compatible with this table and state regulations |
P |
|
All manufacturing and commercial uses or services not listed determined by the director to be similar to or compatible with the permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the MDR zone. |
P |
[Ord. 551 § 2, 2022; Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].
17.225.040 Development and lot standards.
(1) All developments within the MDR zoning district shall comply with the density and dimensional requirements of Table 17.225.040, except as described in subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this section.
(a) The maximum dwelling units per acre in Table 17.225.040 are not applicable to duplex dwellings.
(b) Accessory dwelling units are not subject to the density requirements of the zone.
(c) Density bonus for affordable housing as described in CBDC 17.335.140.
(2) Density Calculations.
(a) In calculating the minimum density required for a specific lot or development site, the director shall round down to the previous whole number.
(b) In calculating the maximum density allowed for a specific lot or development site, the director shall round up to the next whole number.
|
Standard |
Multi-Unit Dwellings |
Single-Unit Dwellings |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Attached |
Detached |
||
|
Minimum net density dwelling units per acre |
10 units |
10 units |
10 units |
|
Maximum net dwelling units per acre |
25 units |
25 units |
25 units |
|
Minimum lot width |
40 feet |
20 feet |
40 feet |
|
Minimum lot depth |
60 feet |
60 feet |
60 feet |
|
Minimum lot size |
2,400 sf |
1,200 sf |
2,400 sf |
|
Maximum lot coverage |
85% |
65% |
65% |
|
Maximum height |
35 feet |
35 feet |
35 feet |
|
Setbacks (see also CBDC 17.335.130, Setbacks – Intrusions permitted) |
|||
|
Minimum front setback |
10 feet, or 10% of lot depth, whichever is less |
10 feet, or 10% of lot depth, whichever is less |
10 feet, or 10% of lot depth, whichever is less |
|
Minimum garage setback from public right-of-way |
20 feet |
20 feet |
20 feet |
|
Minimum side setback |
0 feet for attached units, 5 feet to abutting property line |
0 feet for attached units, 5 feet to abutting property line |
5 feet or 10% of lot width, whichever is less |
|
Minimum street side setback |
10 feet or 20% lot width, whichever is less |
10 feet or 20% lot width, whichever is less |
10 feet or 20% lot width, whichever is less |
|
Minimum rear setback |
5 feet |
5 feet |
5 feet |
(3) Screening. Lots used for development of multi-unit dwellings abutting low density residential (LDR) districts shall employ a screening technique at the perimeter of the project as required in CBDC 17.335.060. [Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].
17.225.050 Requirements of single-unit attached housing.
A single-unit attached proposal shall meet the requirements of this section. Where a conflict exists between the development standards below and other applicable specific standards in the CBDC, the other specific standards shall apply.
(1) Notations on the plat and covenants running with the land, approved by the city attorney, shall guarantee that required side setbacks shall be kept perpetually free of obstructions.
(2) Prohibit single-unit attached housing in housing clusters greater than six units.
(3) Landscaping. Single-unit attached development projects may satisfy the minimum landscaping requirement by:
(a) Providing 200 square feet of enclosed private outdoor living area per bedroom for each individual dwelling unit, to be located in the rear or side yard of each individual lot; or
(b) Providing 200 square feet of common indoor or outdoor recreation area per bedroom for each individual dwelling unit. [Ord. 540 § 6 (Exh. 1), 2021; Ord. 532 § 2 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 503 § 1 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 473 § 3 (Exh. A), 2016].