Chapter 17.20
RESIDENTIAL USE ZONE II
Sections:
17.20.010 Purpose.
The principal objective of this classification is to improve and maintain a medium density residential development of single-family dwellings, manufactured homes, duplexes and town houses. Manufactured (mobile) homes may be located on individual lots or in manufactured (mobile) home parks. (Ord. 669, 1990).
17.20.020 Permitted uses.
Refer to the chart for permitted and conditional uses (DMC 17.40.010) for all uses permitted outright in this medium density zone and allowed by this section. These permitted uses shall be subject to the general provisions (Chapter 17.40 DMC).
(1) In a residential zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:
(A) Single-family dwellings;
(B) Two-family dwellings;
(C) Mobile home dwellings which conform to Title 14.
(2) Refer to Chapter 17.40 DMC for uses permitted outright. (Ord. 669, 1990).
17.20.030 Conditional uses.
Refer to Table 17.40.010 for permitted and conditional uses. (Ord. 669, 1990).
17.20.040 Lot size.
In a residential zone, the minimum lot size shall be as follows:
(1) For a single-family dwelling, the minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.
(2) For a two-family dwelling or multifamily dwelling, the minimum lot shall be 5,000 square feet.
(3) For a multifamily dwelling having two stories, the minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.
(4) Yards. See Table 17.14.010 for lot requirements.
(5) For a new subdivision plat where lots are unable to conform with the minimum lot standards as listed in DMC 17.14.010, a lot width-to-depth ratio shall be considered. If approved by city council and at the recommendation of the planning commission, the nonconforming lots shall be a minimum ratio of one to one and a maximum of one to three while maintaining a minimum of 5,000 square feet per lot. (Ord. 992 § 1, 2007; Ord. 669, 1990).
17.20.050 Specific standards.
Specific standards for land uses are referred to by number on the last column of the chart for permitted and conditional uses (DMC 17.40.010). These specific standards are in addition to any general provisions that may apply to land use. (Ord. 669, 1990).
17.20.060 Signs.
In a residential zone, the following signs are permitted:
(1) One nameplate or home occupation sign shall not be more than eight square feet in area.
(2) One temporary sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property on which it is located is permitted. The sign shall not be more than six square feet in area, and shall not be illuminated.
(3) One temporary sign advertising the sale of a tract of land or subdivision or of lots in a subdivision is permitted. The sign shall not be more than 42 square feet in area, shall not be illuminated, and shall be back at least 10 feet from a property line. (Ord. 669, 1990).