Chapter 17.36
R-1P SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARK DISTRICT
Sections:
17.36.040 Permitted accessory uses.
17.36.060 Development standards.
17.36.070 Minimum requirements.
17.36.080 Area regulations – Construction and siting standards.
17.36.010 Purpose.
The R-1P single-family residential park district is established to provide for medium density residential areas which would be compatible for the development of residential parks, and to prohibit the development of incompatible uses that are detrimental to the residential character. It is also to provide protection from hazards, objectionable influences, building congestion and lack of light, air and privacy. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).
17.36.030 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1P single-family residential park district:
A. Single-family dwellings consisting of a residential home built to current building codes or a new manufactured home or new modular home conforming to the development standards specified in GMC 17.36.060;
B. Residential parks which are licensed for the placement of individual single-family dwellings consisting of a residential home built to current building codes or a new manufactured home or new modular home within the approved park boundaries and subject to the standards as set forth in this chapter; and
C. Community recreation facilities, clubhouse, park office, laundry, storage and similar uses appurtenant to the residential park residents only. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).
17.36.040 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory in the R-1P single-family residential park district:
A. Detached residential garages, as defined in GMC 17.12.200, provided they do not exceed 20 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area;
B. Home occupations, as defined in GMC 17.12.220;
C. Storage buildings not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor area and 12 feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in GMC 17.12.430, shall be permitted;
D. Accessory uses and structures incidental to the convenience needs within the park and related to any permitted use; provided no container storage, as defined in GMC 17.12.430, shall be permitted;
E. In-home family day care providers, as defined in GMC 17.12.196, licensed by the state of Washington for no more than 12 children after obtaining a city home occupation license and in conformity with Chapter 17.66 GMC;
F. Group homes as defined in GMC 17.12.215;
G. Adult family homes as defined in GMC 17.12.032. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2017-1 § 11; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).
17.36.050 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted subject to approval of a special permit as provided in Chapter 17.86 GMC:
A. Public and quasi-public uses related to the district; and
B. Private nursery school, preschool, child mini-day care and child day care center. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).
17.36.060 Development standards.
A. Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet;
B. Minimum park district size: five acres;
C. Lot coverage: 50 percent;
D. Minimum yard setbacks:
1. Front: 20 feet.
2. Side: five feet.
3. Side along flanking street of corner lot: 20 feet.
4. Rear:
a. Principal building: equal 10 feet.
b. Accessory structures: five feet. Garages with vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet;
E. Maximum building height:
1. Principal building: 25 feet;
F. Fences and hedges: see Chapter 17.75 GMC;
G. Parking: see Chapter 17.78 GMC;
H. Landscaping. The landscape provisions shall be in addition to the landscape and screening provisions provided in Chapter 17.75 GMC. In apparent cases of conflict between provisions, the most restrictive shall prevail. A planting strip, not less than 20 feet in width, shall be located along all lot lines of a residential park not bordering a public street, except that distance may be reduced to 10 feet if a solid wall or fence is provided. Such planting strips shall be composed of one row of deciduous and/or evergreen trees, spaced not more than 40 feet apart and not less than three rows of shrubs, spaced not more than eight feet apart of which the trees will grow to a height of five feet or more after one full growing season and of which the shrubs will eventually grow to a height of not less than six feet. The setback areas of a residential park adjoining a public street shall be planted in grass or shrubbery. All such required landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy living condition for the life of the residential park;
I. Recreational Area. A central recreational area shall be established in each residential park created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The size of each area shall be at least 200 square feet per home site. The recreation area may contain community club houses, swimming pools, shuffleboard courts and similar facilities. The public works director may permit decentralization of the recreational facilities in accordance with principles of good planning; provided, that the total recreational area meets the above stated minimum size. The recreational areas shall be easily accessible, improved and maintained in such a manner so as to provide adequate recreational facilities for the residents of a home residential park. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2013-10 § 1; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).
17.36.070 Minimum requirements.
A. No recreational vehicle sites for occupancy purposes shall be permitted within any residential park. An RV storage area shall be provided in all residential parks sufficient in size to permit the storage of one RV/boat for every two residential lots; and
B. Development and other minimum requirements for residential parks are provided in GMC Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, GMC Title 13, Public Services, GMC Title 15, Buildings and Construction, GMC Title 16, Subdivisions, and GMC Title 17, Zoning; and
C. Covenants, property owner agreements or other provisions, which will govern the use, maintenance and perpetual care of the R-1P single-family residential park district and all of its open space and property held in common. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).
17.36.080 Area regulations – Construction and siting standards.
A. Roof Slope. Roof slope shall be not less than a three-foot rise for each 12 feet of horizontal run.
B. Roofing Materials. Roofing materials shall be compatible in appearance with surrounding homes.
C. Siding Materials. Siding materials shall be wood or other material compatible with surrounding homes that have siding materials commonly used on conventional site-built International Building Code single-family residences.
D. All manufactured homes shall comply with the following standards:
1. Age Restriction. All manufactured homes shall have to be a “new manufactured home” and shall not be more than five years old as determined by the manufacturer’s date.
2. Pit Set. Manufactured homes shall be “pit set” with the first floor elevation no more than 12 inches above finished grade. The pit shall be of sufficient depth to accommodate 18 inches’ clearance below the frame of the unit with crawl space access located near utility connections. The foundation shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of the Washington Administrative Code. Skirting or side walls shall be installed around the perimeter and the tongue and axles shall be removed.
3. Transportation Equipment. All wheels, tongues and other transportation equipment must be removed when the manufactured home is placed upon a lot.
4. Facade. All manufactured homes shall have skirting and exterior siding that will match those of a typical site-built residence.
5. HUD Code. All manufactured homes must conform to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1976 Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act.
E. Replacement of a nonconforming mobile home/manufactured home on an individual lot shall be with a new manufactured home or by a stick-built home meeting current lot setback requirements.
F. Residential dwellings located within the 100-year floodplain shall conform to the Grandview flood ordinance and shoreline master program. (Ord. 2024-2 § 1; Ord. 2021-8 § 1; Ord. 2013-10 § 2; Ord. 2011-29 § 5 (Att. B)).