Chapter 17.28
R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.28.050 Multifamily development standards.
17.28.060 Multifamily development—Contact person.
17.28.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide for the development of higher density residential uses. Density shall not exceed twenty dwelling units per acre. (Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 475 § 1 (part), 1996)
17.28.020 Allowed uses.
Uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in the district use chart, Chapter 17.52. Additionally, the Bridgeport shoreline master program shall be consulted to determine any additional restrictions that apply to portions of this district that may be located within shorelines jurisdiction. (Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 475 § 1 (part), 1996)
17.28.030 Signs.
A. In this district, the following signs shall be permitted:
1. One name plate for the occupant of each dwelling unit, not more than three square feet in area;
2. One temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property on which it is located, of not more than six square feet in area;
3. Signs expressing personal or political opinions for an upcoming election, or endorsing a political candidate; however, they shall not exceed three square feet in area and must be removed within one week of the close of the elections for which they are addressed;
4. One sign of not more than six square feet in area identifying, by name, a multifamily complex of four units or more which may be illuminated by lighting directed only at the sign itself;
5. Signs for parking areas of a multifamily complex used for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. No signs in this district shall be illuminated except as indicated under subsection (A)(4) of this section. (Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 475 § 1 (part), 1996)
17.28.050 Multifamily development standards.
A. Multifamily use or development in this district shall meet the following standards:
1. Visual screening of trash areas and other service areas of the development shall be provided through landscape plantings, fencing, or other methods which provide for visual screening and which prevent blowing of trash.
2. Parking areas and buildings shall be provided with landscaping which breaks up the visual impact of the development from adjacent properties, and which prevents the occurrence of noxious weeds. If parking is to be located in the front yard area of the lot, then landscaped buffers must be included between the street and such parking areas.
3. All landscaping must commence immediately upon completion of construction. Landscaping must be maintained to assure long-term viability of plantings; underground or timed water systems may be required for water conservation.
4. Landscape plans shall be submitted as part of the development application process.
5. Stormwater shall be channeled and disposed of on site by dispersal through a grassy area of sufficient size for the anticipated amount of runoff, or by release into a properly designed dump area with appropriate filtration devices, or through other methods to assure no degradation of water sources or increased levels of runoff onto adjoining property. Any method for treating and/or disposing of stormwater runoff shall comply with the Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington as it now exists or is hereinafter amended.
B. The administrator shall review the measures proposed to meet the above standards and shall approve or conditionally approve a building permit application to assure compliance with these standards. (Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 475 § 1 (part), 1996)
17.28.060 Multifamily development—Contact person.
A contact person shall be identified who can be contacted and respond within a maximum of thirty minutes at any time of day regarding emergencies or other problems that may occur within a multifamily dwelling or complex. (Ord. 663 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 475 § 1 (part), 1996)