Chapter 17.16
SINGLE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONE
Sections:
17.16.060 Maximum building height.
17.16.090 Off-street parking and loading.
Prior legislation: Ords. 85-10, 89-11, 91-1, 91-4 and 92-8.
17.16.010 Purpose.
To promote and encourage a suitable environment for residential living and to protect and stabilize the residential characteristics of the zone. The R1 zone is intended to provide primarily for single-unit dwellings. (Ord. 2023-26 § 3; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(1); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(1))
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted:
A. Residential.
1. Single-unit dwellings;
2. Attached single-unit dwellings;
3. Duplex;
4. Cottage housing developments, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.120;
5. Manufactured homes and prefabricated structures;
6. A recreational vehicle used during construction of a permitted use for which a building permit has been issued, but not exceeding one year;
7. Residential homes;
8. Four-flat dwellings, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.150;
9. Attached single-unit dwellings developments, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.20.050;
10. Single-room occupancy with one such structure allowed per lot or parcel and a maximum of six single-occupancy room units in the structure;
11. Emergency shelters, subject to LCMC 17.80.220 and as defined in LCMC 17.08.010;
12. Mobile or manufactured home parks subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.040.
B. Commercial.
1. Bed and breakfast accommodations, subject to the standards set forth in LCMC 17.80.060;
2. Short-term rentals in the R1-5 zone, subject to LCMC 17.80.050 and to the license requirements of Chapter 5.14 LCMC.
C. Other.
1. Essential emergency communications, early warning and associated emergency facilities;
2. Community gardens and market gardens not larger than 12,500 square feet, in accordance with the standards of LCMC 17.80.080;
3. Public parks, playgrounds and other similar publicly owned recreation areas;
4. Transportation uses, defined in Chapter 17.08 LCMC. (Ord. 2023-26 § 4; Ord. 2023-24 § 2; Ord. 2023-04 § 5; Ord. 2022-25 § 4; Ord. 2022-15 §§ 3, 4; Ord. 2022-10 § 1; Ord. 2019-24 § 3; Ord. 2019-02 § 1; Ord. 2017-09 § 2; Ord. 2016-20 § 1; Ord. 2014-10 § 1; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2009-05 § 4; Ord. 2009-02 § 2; Ord. 2005-14 § 3; Ord. 2002-02 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 3(2); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(2))
17.16.030 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses are permitted:
A. Guest houses, not rented or otherwise conducted as a business and provided there are no cooking facilities in the guest house;
B. Home occupations, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.52.010;
C. Gardens and animals, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.080;
D. Accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.110;
E. Repealed by Ord. 2023-24;
F. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use;
G. Family child care home;
H. Special event that is accessory to a conditional use allowed in the zone, provided the allowed conditional use has conditional use approval. (Ord. 2023-24 § 3; Ord. 2022-38 § 3; Ord. 2022-25 § 5; Ord. 2020-03 § 3; Ord. 2016-20 § 2; Ord. 2014-08 § 2; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2009-05 § 5; Ord. 95-15 § 3(3); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(3))
17.16.040 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses may be permitted subject to a receipt of a conditional use permit:
A. Places of worship, and accessory uses set forth in LCMC 17.80.160(A);
B. Public or private schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade, educational institutions, nursery schools and child care centers);
C. Community meeting buildings, fraternal and social organizations, and recreation centers;
D. Public or private golf courses, except driving ranges or miniature courses operated as a business;
E. Repealed by Ord. 2023-26;
F. Temporary real estate offices in legally recorded subdivisions;
G. Cemeteries;
H. Utility substations, but not wireless communications facilities;
I. Radio or television transmitters or towers, but not wireless communications facilities;
J. Government buildings;
K. Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities;
L. Docks, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.44.040. (Ord. 2023-26 § 5; Ord. 2022-25 § 6; Ord. 2019-23 § 2; Ord. 2019-21 § 1; Ord. 2012-06 § 6; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2003-08 §§ 4, 5; Ord. 97-8 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 3(4); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(4))
17.16.050 Restrictions.
Repealed by Ord. 2023-04. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(5); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(5))
17.16.060 Maximum building height.
The maximum building height shall be 35 feet, except as provided in LCMC 17.52.190 and 17.52.200. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(6); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(6))
17.16.070 Lot requirements.
The map designations R1-5, R1-7.5, and R1-10 create separate single-unit residential zoning classifications as though separately listed in LCMC 17.12.010. Lot requirements for the zoning classifications designated on the zoning map shall be as follows:
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REQUIRED MINIMUMS |
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Zone |
Lot Area |
Lot Width |
Lot Depth |
Front Setback(1) |
Side Setback |
Street Side Setback(1) |
Rear Setback |
Maximum Building Coverage(3) |
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R1-5 |
5,000 sq. ft. |
50' detached; 35' attached |
70' |
5' |
5' or 0' for common wall of attached dwellings |
5' |
5' |
35%(2) |
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R1-7.5 |
7,500 sq. ft. |
70' detached; 35' attached |
80' |
same as above |
35%(2) |
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R1-10 |
10,000 sq. ft. |
80' |
80' |
same as above |
35%(2) |
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(1) The front and street side setbacks shall be increased to a minimum of 20 feet in front of a garage/carport and/or driveway entrance to a garage/carport. The increase in setback shall not apply to portions of the dwelling that are below or to the side of the garage/carport or driveway entrance. The increase in setback shall not apply to any portion of the dwelling above the garage/carport that is cantilevered (i.e., supported only by the wall of the structure from which it projects), provided the lowest point of the cantilever is a minimum of seven feet above grade. On corner lots, the clear-vision area requirements of LCMC 17.52.060 shall apply.
(2) For existing lots between 3,000 sq. ft. and 4,000 sq. ft., maximum building coverage shall be 40 percent. For existing lots less than 3,000 sq. ft., maximum building coverage shall be 50 percent.
(3) See definition of “building coverage” in Chapter 17.08 LCMC.
(Ord. 2023-04 § 7; Ord. 2022-15 § 5; Ord. 2022-10 § 2; Ord. 2012-07 § 1; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2010-06 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(7); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(7))
17.16.075 Landscaping.
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.55 LCMC. (Ord. 2020-13 § 1)
17.16.080 Signs.
Signs shall be allowed subject to the provisions of Chapters 9.34 and 17.72 LCMC. (Ord. 2020-14 § 5; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(8); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(8))
17.16.090 Off-street parking and loading.
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.56 LCMC. (Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 95-15 § 3(9); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(9))
17.16.100 Design features.
All single-unit dwellings (site-built, modular and manufactured homes) to be constructed or located in an R1 zone are encouraged to use at least two of the following design features on the front of the dwelling:
A. Dormers;
B. Gables;
C. Recessed entries;
D. Covered porch entries;
E. Cupolas;
F. Pillars or posts;
G. Bay or bow windows;
H. Eaves (minimum six-inch projection);
I. Offsets on building face or roof (minimum 16 inches). (Ord. 2023-04 § 8; Ord. 2022-25 § 7; Ord. 2022-15 § 6; Ord. 2011-09 § 1; Ord. 2010-06 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 3(10); Ord. 84-2 § 3.010(10))