Chapter 15.29
R-3 RESORT DISTRICT
Sections:
15.29.040 Lot area requirements.
15.29.047 Planned unit and cluster developments.
15.29.050 Limitations on the development of resort and commercial uses.
15.29.080 Off-street parking requirements.
15.29.090 Temporary occupancy of nonpermanent equipment.
15.29.010 Intent.
The intent of the R-3 district is to provide for a combination of resort and residential district to promote the mix of residential and recreation and tourism industries, and commercial uses consistent with recreation and tourism. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.020 Allowed uses.
Allowed uses in the R-3 district are listed in Chapter 15.44. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.030 Conditional uses.
The procedure for applying for a conditional use permit is described in Chapter 15.48. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.040 Lot area requirements.
A. For single-family residences, minimum lot size is six thousand (6,000) square feet; provided, however, a minimum lot size of three thousand (3,000) square feet is permitted for planned unit and cluster developments, as defined in Section 15.29.047, that dedicate (deed restrict) land area for common use sufficient to result in an average lot size within the plat plus the common area to equal six thousand (6,000) square feet per platted lot.
B. For multifamily residences, minimum lot size is seven thousand (7,000) square feet for two (2) units, plus one thousand (1,000) square feet for each additional unit. The resulting minimum lot size is the required parcel size divided by the number of units.
C. For motels and hotels, minimum lot size is six thousand (6,000) square feet for the first dwelling unit plus:
1. One thousand (1,000) square feet for each additional ground floor dwelling unit; and
2. Five hundred (500) square feet for each additional dwelling unit above ground floor.
D. For commercial uses, the minimum lot size is six thousand (6,000) square feet; provided, however, a minimum lot size of three thousand (3,000) square feet is permitted for planned unit and cluster developments, as defined in Section 15.29.047, that dedicate (deed restrict) land area for common use sufficient to result in an average lot size within the plat plus the common area to equal six thousand (6,000) square feet per platted lot. (Ord. 791 § 1, 2011; Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.047 Planned unit and cluster developments.
A. Definitions.
1. “Planned unit development” (PUD) is defined as a development that adheres to the general intent of the underlying code while allowing variations from specific standards regarding lot sizes and dimensions, setbacks, access and parking to accommodate commercial businesses and community buildings as accessory uses that serve the residential neighborhoods within the development. Integral to the PUD are commonly owned open space areas that preserve large areas of open land and protect environmentally sensitive areas, provide passive recreational areas, buffer adjacent properties and contain neighborhood utility facilities that serve the development. The PUD promotes the concept of environmental, social and economic sustainability through unique design elements that preserve critical areas in common ownership tracts, reduce impervious areas through dense clustering of development and narrow streets, create dedicated trail systems for improved pedestrian circulation and passive recreation, reduce vehicular traffic via mixed neighborhood commercial use within walkable residential areas and improve sense of community with planned community buildings.
2. “Cluster development” is defined as a development that adheres to the general intent of the underlying code while allowing variations from specific standards regarding lot sizes and dimensions, setbacks, access and parking to accommodate houses sited on smaller parcels of land, while the additional land that would have been allocated to individual lots is converted to common shared open space for the development’s residents. Integral to cluster developments are commonly owned open space areas that preserve large areas of open land and protect environmentally sensitive areas while permitting residential development at the underlying densities in a manner that reduces the perceived intensity of development and provides privacy to existing homes.
3. “Improved recreational facilities” is defined as open, outdoor areas developed specifically for sport or recreation, i.e., tennis and basketball courts, swimming pools, docks, non-motorized trails, golf courses, putting greens, viewpoints and sports fields.
B. Standards.
1. The minimum acreage required for a planned unit or cluster development is one (1) acre.
2. To compensate for decreased lot sizes, planned unit or cluster developments shall set aside common open space that adheres to the conditions specified in subsection C of this section.
3. The minimum front yard requirements for planned unit and cluster developments may be modified or eliminated. All other yard requirements, including side, rear and building heights, must be adhered to as specified in Sections 15.29.060 and 15.29.070.
C. Conditions. Common open space requirements are as follows:
1. The common open spaces may be either naturally vegetated, water features (i.e., ponds, lakes), landscaped or improved recreational facilities. However, no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the required common open space shall be natural vegetation, naturally occurring water features (i.e., ponds, lakes, creeks, streams) or slopes greater than thirty percent (30%).
2. A permanent legally enforceable provision for the retention and maintenance of the open space shall be provided. Such provision shall determine maintenance responsibilities and a financial plan for their payment. If necessary, the city may create a local improvement district that taxes homeowners in the development in order to enforce this subsection C. (Ord. 791 § 3, 2011)
15.29.050 Limitations on the development of resort and commercial uses.
A. There is no limitation on the amount of land to be developed for resort uses.
B. Commercial uses that are independent and not part of an integrated master plan of a resort shall be limited to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the developable land area of a contiguous R-3 zoning district.
1. “Developable land” means land that is other than critical areas land.
2. “Critical areas land” means land that has been or will be designated as wetlands, fisheries habitat land or geologically hazardous areas and their associated buffers as regulated in Chapter 15.18.
3. The city planner makes a determination of which lands are developable lands and which lands are critical areas lands based on the best available information such as aerial photographs, wetlands delineation maps and reports, topographic maps and surveys, and other available information. The city planner may conduct independent evaluations if readily available information is lacking or if conflicting information and data exists. The city planner decision can be appealed to the city council. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.060 Yard requirements.
A. Minimum yard requirements in the R-3 district for single/family residents and condominiums are as follows:
1. Front, fifteen (15) feet from property line;
2. Rear, five feet from property line;
3. Side, five feet from property line, except that side yards along flanking side streets (i.e., on corner lots) must be not less than fifteen (15) feet.
B. Minimum yard requirements in the R-3 district are as follows:
1. Front, fifteen (15) feet from property line;
2. Rear, five feet from property line;
3. Side, five feet from property line, except that side yards along flanking side streets (i.e., on corner lots) must be not less than fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.070 Building height.
A. No residential building in the R-3 district may exceed thirty-two (32) feet in height.
B. No commercial building in the R-3 district may exceed forty (40) feet in height. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.080 Off-street parking requirements.
A. Off-street parking requirements for all uses in the R-3 district are listed in Chapter 15.46.
B. Required off-street parking may not be provided in the required front, rear or side yards. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.090 Temporary occupancy of nonpermanent equipment.
Parking of small cargo trailers and recreational equipment in the R-3 district, including but not limited to boats, trailers, motorized dwellings, houseboats, horse vans, and the erection of other nonpermanent structures such as tents, are subject to the following limitations: Such equipment may not be used for living, sleeping, or other occupancy when parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any other location not approved for such use, except for temporary occupancy not to exceed fifteen (15) days in any calendar year. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.100 Signs.
Sign requirements for all uses in the R-3 district are listed in Chapter 15.45. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)
15.29.110 Landscaping.
Landscaping requirements for all uses in the R-3 district are listed in Chapter 15.47. (Ord. 627 (part), 1999)