Chapter 17.67
PC-2 PARKS AND CONSERVATION ZONE
Sections:
17.67.050 Permitted primary uses.
17.67.080 Additional regulations.
17.67.090 Development standards.
17.67.010 Title.
This chapter shall be called “PC-2 Parks and Conservation Zone.” (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.020 Application.
This chapter shall apply to all uses and developments in areas zoned PC-2. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.030 Purpose.
The PC-2 zone is intended to implement the PC comprehensive plan designation by identifying and designating lands needed for publicly owned parks and recreation facilities. The uses and developments permitted in this zone are related to, or compatible with, active recreation, such as athletic fields, sports facilities, and community centers. In addition, above or below ground utilities, flood control improvements, and transportation facilities may be acceptable in limited circumstances.
The PC-2 zoning designation should be applied to existing and planned publicly owned parks, including areas that are already developed for active recreational purposes. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.040 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of chapters 35A.63, 36.70A, and 36.70B RCW and other applicable laws. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.050 Permitted primary uses.
Buildings, structures, and parcels of land shall only be used for the following, unless otherwise provided for in this title. In order to be considered a permitted use projects initiated by a government agency shall be listed below and must also be clearly identified in, and consistent with, the city’s adopted capital improvement plan or the capital facilities element of the comprehensive plan.
A. Agriculture, urban;
B. Recreation, active and passive;
C. Flood control improvements;
D. Stormwater and sewer outfalls;
E. Underground and overhead utilities;
F. Natural stormwater management;
G. Meeting facilities, public;
H. Boat launches and mooring facilities, public;
I. RV parks and campgrounds, public;
J. Public services, administrative and customer service;
K. Cemeteries;
L. Any other public park improvement identified in the adopted parks recreation and open space plan (PROS plan), capital improvement plan (CIP), or the parks and recreation element of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.060 Conditional uses.
A. Emergency housing. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.070 Accessory uses.
The following uses and developments may be authorized as accessory uses. Accessory uses shall only be permitted when incidental and subordinate to a legally established primary use.
A. Restrooms;
B. Storage buildings and yards;
C. Automobile parking and charging stations;
D. Interpretive or directional signs;
E. Caretaker dwellings;
F. Picnic tables, benches, and shelters;
G. RV pump out stations. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.080 Additional regulations.
A. Outdoor storage yards shall be fully screened from view;
B. Parking areas shall be limited to the absolute minimum necessary to support an allowed use;
C. Land divisions shall be prohibited except when necessary to accommodate a permitted or conditional use identified in this chapter. When authorized, land divisions shall be subject to title restrictions or restrictive plat notes that limit the allowed uses to those authorized by this chapter. Under no circumstances shall a land division be authorized to facilitate, or allow, new residential, commercial, or industrial development;
D. In addition to complying with all the regulations identified in this chapter, only those public improvements identified in the adopted parks recreation and open space plan (PROS plan), capital improvement plan (CIP), or the parks and recreation element of the comprehensive plan shall be permitted;
E. Trailer parks and campgrounds may only be permitted if operated by a government agency and shall only be used to accommodate short term, recreational stays by travelers or event attendees;
F. Utilities, other than those minimally necessary to support a use authorized by this chapter, shall be subject to the following:
1. There is no reasonable or practicable alternative that avoids land zoned PC-1 or PC-2;
2. All reasonable methods have been taken to avoid disturbing critical areas and critical area buffers, such as underground boring;
3. The location and construction of the project is designed to minimize critical area impacts and maintain the physical and aesthetic characteristics of the property and will not interfere with any existing or planned public park improvements;
4. The project fully complies with the critical area standards in BMC Title 14. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).
17.67.090 Development standards.
A. Lot area and dimension: no requirements.
B. Minimum setback requirements: no requirements.
C. Maximum building height: 45 feet.
D. Maximum impervious surface coverage: 80 percent. (Ord. 1933 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023).