Chapter 18.130
R-SR RESIDENTIAL: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections
18.130.060 Lot area per dwelling unit.
18.130.100 Permissible lot coverage.
18.130.110 Placement of buildings and structures.
18.130.010 Title.
This chapter shall be entitled “R-SR Residential: Suburban Residential Zone.” [Ord. 1591 § 300, 2014.]
18.130.020 Application.
This chapter shall apply to all areas zoned R-SR Residential: Suburban Residential. [Ord. 1591 § 301, 2014.]
18.130.030 Purpose.
The principal objective and purpose to be served by this zone and its application is to provide for the orderly transition of areas presently largely suburban in character but which are rapidly becoming urbanized. This zone is intended to apply to areas in a transitional stage, and which are changing, or are expected to change in character, in the light of increasing need for urban development. [Ord. 1591 § 302, 2014.]
18.130.040 Authority.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of chapters 35.63, 35A.63 and 36.70A RCW and other applicable laws. [Ord. 1591 § 303, 2014.]
18.130.050 Lot area.
The minimum required area of a lot in an R-SR Zone shall be 35,000 square feet; provided, however, in multiple lot subdivisions approved subsequent to the effective date of this Title:
(1) The minimum required area may be reduced to 7,200 square feet when:
(a) All lots are served by public sewers;
(b) All lots are served by public water; and
(c) All lots are served by paved streets with curbs, sidewalks, and underground storm drainage.
(2) The minimum required lot area may be reduced to 15,000 square feet when:
(a) All lots are served by public or private water;
(b) All lots are served by an approved sewage disposal system; and
(c) All lots are served by paved streets and walkways.
(3) The provisions, methods, and standards contained in the Single-Family Residential Zones under chapter 18.55 DMMC pertaining to meeting minimum lot area requirements by using the average lot size of the subdivision shall also apply to comparable subdivisions permitted under this section. [Ord. 1591 § 304, 2014.]
18.130.060 Lot area per dwelling unit.
In an R-SR Zone the lot area per dwelling unit shall be not less than 35,000 square feet unless a subdivision containing lots having less area has been approved, in which case the lot area per dwelling unit shall be the area of the lot within the approved subdivision. [Ord. 1591 § 305, 2014.]
18.130.070 Lot width.
In an R-SR Zone every lot shall have a width of not less than 135 feet; except that when the lot is a part of approved subdivision and has an area less than 9,600 square feet, such lot shall have a width not less than 60 feet. Lots having an area of 9,600 square feet but less than 35,000 square feet shall have a width not less than 75 feet. [Ord. 1591 § 306, 2014.]
18.130.080 Front yard.
In an R-SR Zone every lot shall have a front yard having a depth of not less than 30 feet, unless such lot is a part of an approved subdivision as provided in DMMC 18.130.050 in which case a lot having an area less than 35,000 square feet may have a front yard not less than 20 feet in depth. [Ord. 1591 § 307, 2014.]
18.130.090 Height.
In an R-SR Zone no building or structure shall exceed a height of 25 feet. [Ord. 1591 § 308, 2014.]
18.130.100 Permissible lot coverage.
In an R-SR Zone all buildings and structures, including accessory buildings and structures, but not including any open areas used to provide parking spaces or private swimming pools, shall not cover more than 35 percent of the area of the lot. In the case of churches and schools the limitation of lot coverage shall pertain to buildings and structures only, and does not include open air parking areas. [Ord. 1591 § 309, 2014.]
18.130.110 Placement of buildings and structures.
Placement of buildings and structures on any lot in R-SR Zone shall conform to the following:
(1) Lots containing an area less than 15,000 square feet, when such lots are a part of an approved subdivision, shall maintain side yards, rear yard, open space, and distance between buildings as set forth in the RS-7,200 Zone;
(2) Lots containing an area of 15,000 square feet, but less than 35,000 square feet, when such lots are a part of a recorded subdivision plat, shall maintain the side yards, rear yard, open spaces, and distance between buildings as set forth in the RS-15,000 Zone;
(3) On lots containing an area of 35,000 square feet or more, any building or structure, whether it is the main building or structure, or whether it is an accessory building or structure, shall maintain the side yards, rear yard, open spaces, and distance between buildings as set forth in the R-SE Zone. Where a greater distance is required as a condition to the establishment of a permitted building or use, such greater distance shall prevail. [Ord. 1591 § 310, 2014.]