Chapter 17.42
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
Sections:
17.42.050 Maximum density, minimum lot size.
17.42.060 Setbacks – Open area – Height – Lot width.
17.42.080 Modifications and reinforcement to the planned unit development standards.
17.42.010 Purpose.
The intent of the planned residential (PR) district is to promote an orderly transition from a rural to residential development, to encourage land uses and associated densities which will be complementary with existing rural densities, while allowing reasonable transition uses of the properties. In addition, it is the intent of this district to provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which will maximize the efficient use of both energy and land use by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots (see Chapter 17.68 BMC, Planned Unit Developments (PUD)).
Flexibility of residential unit types, density and mix is allowed in order to provide major open space systems and to retain the wetlands, streams, aquifer recharge areas, and wildlife habitat corridors in as natural a state as possible.
A. Projects larger than five acres require the submittal of a planned unit development application to achieve the flexibility of residential unit types and commercial accessory uses, and to provide a guide to phasing any future project.
B. Projects that are five acres or smaller have the option of submitting a planned unit development application to achieve greater flexibility as defined in Chapter 17.68 BMC. (Ord. 2828 § 2 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2811 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the planned residential district are:
A. Single-family detached dwellings;
B. Single-family attached dwellings; provided, that public sewer, water, storm water collection (quality) and retention (quantity) facilities serve the site, not more than four units are attached, and the number of dwelling units conforms to the density requirements of the district;
C. Garden and plant nurseries;
D. Raising of crops and livestock, excluding dairy farming;
E. Noncommercial neighborhood parks and public recreation facilities;
F. Agriculture including animal husbandry, horticulture, viticulture, floriculture, silviculture and beekeeping;
G. Manufactured home subdivisions when developed in compliance with Chapter 17.114 BMC;
H. Manufactured home parks when developed in compliance with Chapter 17.116 BMC;
I. One attached or detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) provided the ADU is served by public water and sewer. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2784 § 2 (Att. A), 2011; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.030 Accessory uses.
Garages, home occupations, swimming pools, and other uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses are accessory uses in the planned residential district. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.040 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in the planned residential district are:
A. Kennels;
B. Public and community facilities including police and fire stations, libraries, community centers, recreation facilities, and other similar noncommercial uses;
C. Public schools, and parochial or private schools; provided such schools shall be approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction;
D. Churches, educational and religious training institutions, summer camps, and cemeteries;
E. Retirement, boarding and convalescent homes, social and health rehabilitation centers, child and adult care centers in a building not used as a primary residence except as it relates to the owner or manager of said facility; and other health-related services consistent with the purpose of the district;
F. Neighborhood grocery stores, drug stores, barber/beauty shops, laundromats or restaurants; provided, that:
1. The gross commercial floor area per building shall not exceed 8,000 square feet, including sales and storage areas. No single use or business within the 8,000-square-foot area shall exceed 2,500 square feet;
2. Storage areas shall be located entirely within the structure; however, outside trash receptacles shall be enclosed and screened from public view;
3. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.;
4. Height of the building shall not exceed 25 feet from the average grade;
5. The site shall be full fronting on two or more improved public roads or streets;
6. All lighting shall be designed and installed to prevent the illumination of adjacent properties during business hours; however, security lighting may be permitted during nonbusiness hours if it is designed to prevent the illumination of adjacent properties;
G. Bed and breakfast lodgings (Chapter 17.98 BMC);
H. Golf courses and commercial recreation facilities related to golf courses with a residential housing component are allowed under the planned unit development process subject to the following:
1. Full compliance with the aquifer protection development standards;
2. Evidence of a viable nondomestic water source for irrigation. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2784 § 2 (Att. A), 2011; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.050 Maximum density, minimum lot size.
For the purpose of creating new building lots within the planned residential district, several land use densities are herein provided. The minimum lot size requirements for new construction vary according to the method of subdivision, as well as whether or not public sewer, water, storm water collection and retention facilities serve the project site. The minimum lot size allowed outright shall be one unit in five acres for a single-family dwelling unit; however, if the property is served by public sewer, water, storm water quality and quantity drainage facilities, then the maximum average density shall be four units per gross acre excluding any density bonus allowed by existing ordinance.
A. All preliminary plats shall provide a minimum density of no less than four units per net acre. For the purposes of this chapter, net acres shall be considered total acreage less roads, critical areas with associated buffers, and storm water management facilities.
B. Minimum density thresholds defined in sub-section (A) of this section shall not apply to properties that have been previously master planned and are subject to an active PUD approval. (Ord. 2835 § 2 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 2828 § 2 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.060 Setbacks – Open area – Height – Lot width.
A. Those properties not developed under a planned unit development shall have the following setbacks:
1. Front, 25 feet;
2. Rear, 30 feet;
3. Side, eight feet on each side.
B. Height limit is 30 feet.
C. Minimum open area shall be 40 percent of the total property area.
D. Minimum lot width shall be 75 feet.
E. Those properties developed as a planned unit development shall have setbacks, open area, and lot width established and approved as part of the planned unit development process. Height limit is 35 feet or three stories. The minimum open space requirements under the lot cluster provision shall be 20 percent and any deviation from this provision shall only be allowed at the discretion of the director. Critical areas shall be considered part of the open space area in order to protect them from human activity. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.070 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking for the planned residential district shall be provided in accordance with specifications in Chapter 17.124 BMC, Parking and Loading, or as modified in an approved planned unit development. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2811 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.080 Modifications and reinforcement to the planned unit development standards.
Planned unit development proposals in an aquifer recharge area shall be evaluated for their potential adverse impacts on ground water quality and quantity. The project shall be conditioned to minimize the potential contamination from such sources. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2811 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2554 § 3, 2003)
17.42.090 Appeals.
Appeals of a final decision shall be submitted pursuant to BMC 17.06.180, Appeals. (Ord. 2824 § 2 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 2673 § 2, 2007)