Division III. Use Zones
Chapter 18.15
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1)
Sections:
18.15.020 Uses permitted outright.
18.15.030 Conditional uses permitted.
18.15.040 Standards and criteria.
18.15.010 Purpose.
The R-1 zone is intended to provide an area of primarily single-family homes, duplexes and manufactured homes, with apartments allowed as a conditional use. [Ord. 290 § 3(3.010), 2006.]
18.15.020 Uses permitted outright.
In an R-1 zone, the following uses are permitted outright, subject to the standards and criteria of GMC 18.15.040:
A. Single-family dwellings, including modular housing.
B. Duplexes or two-family dwellings.
C. Manufactured dwelling.
D. Home occupations.
E. Public parks and playgrounds.
F. Family daycare center.
G. Residential home.
H. Manufactured dwelling or recreational vehicle used during the construction of a permitted use for which a building permit has been issued, but not to exceed six months’ duration.
I. Certain transportation facilities as defined in GMC 18.05.030, specifically:
1. Normal operation and maintenance of transportation facilities;
2. Installation of transportation improvements within the existing right-of-way;
3. Projects identified in the adopted transportation system plan not requiring future land use review and approval;
4. Landscaping as part of a transportation facility;
5. Emergency transportation facility measures;
6. Street or road construction as part of an approved subdivision or partition.
J. Storage of up to two boats and associated trailers, or two utility trailers, or a combination of one utility trailer and one boat with trailer, licensed by the property owner can be stored on a R-1 zoned lot if they:
1. Are placed on the portion of the lot farthest from the street;
2. Are placed on material such as a concrete pad, bark dust, gravel or similar packed material to assist with drainage;
3. Do not contain or are not used to store any hazardous materials (except gasoline in the primary tank);
4. Are not used for permanent or temporary habitation;
5. Are no longer than 24 feet;
6. Are removed from the property for repair;
7. The storage site and vehicles are approved by staff prior to use via a permit application. The use must be reviewed on an annual basis.
K. Accessory Dwelling. An accessory dwelling is a small, secondary unit on a single-family lot, usually the size of a studio apartment. The additional unit can be a detached cottage, a unit attached to a garage, or in a portion of the existing house. See GMC 18.135.010 for standards pertaining to accessory dwellings.
L. Vacation rental dwellings established prior to February 11, 2008, and located south of Garibaldi Avenue (U.S. 101) or accessed privately from Garibaldi Avenue (U.S. 101). [Ord. 304 Art. III(1), 2008; Ord. 290 § 3(3.010(1)), 2006.]
18.15.030 Conditional uses permitted.
In an R-1 zone, the following uses are permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.185 GMC and GMC 18.15.040:
A. Multifamily dwellings.
B. Manufactured dwelling parks.
C. Schools, churches and community buildings.
D. Planned unit developments in accordance with Chapter 18.205 GMC.
E. Bed and breakfast meeting the requirements of GMC 18.145.010.
F. Public utility structure.
G. Government structure.
H. Daycare center.
I. Residential facility.
J. Telecommunication facilities.
K. Certain transportation facilities as defined in GMC 18.05.030, specifically:
1. Transportation projects that are not designated improvements in the transportation system plan; and
2. Transportation projects that are not designed and constructed as part of an approved subdivision or partition.
L. Vacation rental dwellings located south of Garibaldi Avenue (U.S. 101) or accessed privately from Garibaldi Avenue (U.S. 101). [Ord. 304 Art. III(2), 2008; Ord. 290 § 3(3.010(2)), 2006.]
18.15.040 Standards and criteria.
In an R-1 zone, the following standards and criteria shall apply to all uses:
A. The minimum lot size for single-family dwellings, modular housing and manufactured dwellings shall be 5,000 square feet.
B. The minimum lot size for duplexes shall be 7,500 square feet.
C. The minimum lot size for a triplex shall be 10,000 square feet. The minimum lot size for multifamily dwellings, structures containing four or more dwelling units shall be 10,000 square feet for the first three dwelling units and 1,500 square feet for each dwelling unit thereafter.
D. The minimum lot width shall be 30 feet.
E. The minimum front yard shall be 10 feet.
F. The minimum rear yard shall be five feet.
G. The minimum side yard shall be five feet, except on a street side it shall be 10 feet.
H. The maximum building height shall be 24 feet.
I. The total amount of the lot on which structures and other impervious surfaces may be constructed shall not exceed 50 percent.
J. Manufactured dwellings shall meet the requirements of GMC 18.155.010.
K. Parking requirements of Chapter 18.125 GMC shall be adhered to.
L. A clear vision area on corner lots shall be provided and maintained pursuant to GMC 18.95.010.
M. Accessory uses and structures shall comply with GMC 18.135.010. [Ord. 304 Art. III(2), 2008; Ord. 290 § 3(3.010(3)), 2006.]