Chapter 20.30
URBAN DESIGNATION
Sections:
20.30.010 Urban designation defined.
20.30.060 Maximum building height.
20.30.070 Setbacks and lot coverage.
20.30.080 Orientation to the Nooksack River.
20.30.010 Urban designation defined.
The urban environment designation is defined as an area of intensive development including but not limited to urban density residential, commercial and industrial uses. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.020 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of the urban environment designation is to integrate higher densities into the shoreline jurisdiction area while ensuring that the ecological functions of the area and the area’s connection to the shoreline are maintained and enhanced. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.030 Permitted uses.
A. Commercial development.
B. Industrial development.
C. Recreational development.
D. Residential development.
E. Roads and railways.
F. Signs.
G. Utilities.
H. Grading. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.040 Conditional uses.
A. Aquaculture.
B. Boating facilities.
C. In-stream structures.
D. Mining.
E. Piers, docks, and floats.
F. Dredging.
G. Shoreline stabilization. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.050 Prohibited uses.
A. Forestry.
B. Solid waste, with the exception of solid waste conveyance systems which may transit the area. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.060 Maximum building height.
The maximum building height shall comply with the view and aesthetics regulations of FMC 20.55.070. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.070 Setbacks and lot coverage.
A. There shall be a minimum setback of 25 feet from the line of OHWM for structures, surfacing and parking.
B. All other building setbacks shall comply with the underlying zoning.
C. Lot coverage shall be limited to a maximum of 85 percent. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
20.30.080 Orientation to the Nooksack River.
A. Site, structure, and landscape design shall be oriented towards the Nooksack River.
1. Wherever a public right-of-way, such as the Centennial Riverwalk, is located adjacent to a site within the urban environmental designation, projects shall seek to include at least one pedestrian entrance to the Riverwalk.
2. Patios, porches, doorways, and other elements shall be established to face the shoreline wherever practicable.
3. Development along the shoreline within the urban environmental designation is intended to provide a distinctive skyline for the City of Ferndale; applicants shall be required to describe the manner in which the proposed development contributes to this goal. (Ord. 2252 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2251 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)