Chapter 18.43
SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
Sections:
18.43.010 Forest resource land (FRL) zone.
18.43.020 Public/public facilities (P/PF) zone.
18.43.030 Trails/open space/parks (T/OS/P) zone.
18.43.010 Forest resource land (FRL) zone.
A. Intent. The FRL zone provides for agricultural, mineral, and forest uses and some commercial and utilities activities. The zone is primarily established in consideration of resource lands of long-term significance that are currently within the city of Rainier.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the FRL zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
Front: |
0' |
Side: |
0' |
Rear: |
0' |
Garage/Carport: |
0' |
2. Impervious Surfaces |
|
Individual Water and Septic |
5% |
Public Water and Individual Septic |
100% |
Public Water and Sewer |
100% |
3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
Maximum |
n/a |
6. Environmental Standards |
|
SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
Wetlands |
25 – 300' |
CARAs |
protect water source |
Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
|
Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
||
---|---|---|---|
Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
Open Space Uses |
|
|
|
Forestry |
18.44.030(B) |
Y |
n/a |
Agriculture |
18.44.030(C) |
Y |
n/a |
Residential Uses |
|
|
|
Detached Single-Family Unit |
18.44.040(B) |
Y |
2 per DU |
Commercial Uses |
|
|
|
Nursery |
18.44.070(I) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf + 1 per 4,000 sf outdoor display area + 1 per employee |
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
|
|
|
Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Accessory Uses |
|
|
|
Accessory Dwelling Unit |
18.44.110(B) |
A |
1 per DU |
Bed and Breakfast |
18.44.110(C) |
Y |
0.75 per LU |
Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
Temporary Uses |
|
|
|
Yard Sale |
18.44.120(B) |
Y |
n/a |
Christmas Tree Sales |
18.44.120(C) |
Y |
1 per 1,000 sf outdoor display area + 1 per employee |
Farm Stand |
18.44.120(D) |
Y |
5 per 1,000 sf display area |
Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.120(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
3. Performance Standards |
|
---|---|
Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
allowed if standards are met |
Shipping Containers and Compartments |
Prohibited except during construction |
Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards. (Reserved.)
E. Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved.)
F. Additional Zone-Specific Standards (Reserved.) (Ord. 665 § 30 (part), 2017)
18.43.020 Public/public facilities (P/PF) zone.
A. Intent. The P/PF zone provides for moderate- and large-scale activities relating to the purposes of state and local governmental entities and semi-public institutions by providing necessary public services. The designation allows for the specialized needs of providing public services to all areas of Rainier.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the P/PF zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
Front: |
case by case |
Side: |
case by case |
Rear: |
case by case |
Garage/Carport: |
case by case |
2. Impervious Surfaces |
|
Individual Water and Septic |
75% |
Public Water and Individual Septic |
100% |
Public Water and Sewer |
100% |
3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
Maximum |
case by case |
6. Environmental Standards |
|
SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
Wetlands |
25 – 300' |
CARAs |
protect water source |
Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
|
Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
||
---|---|---|---|
Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
Residential Uses |
|
|
|
Correctional Group Home |
18.44.040(F) |
PF |
0.5 per bed |
Lodging Uses |
|
|
|
Campground |
18.44.050(C) |
C |
1 per campsite + 1 per 7.5 campsites |
Institutional Uses |
|
|
|
Assembly |
18.44.060(B) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Day Care Center |
18.44.060(C) |
C |
0.5 per employee |
School |
18.44.060(D) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Emergency Services |
18.44.060(E) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Commercial Uses |
|
|
|
Mobile Food Vendor |
18.44.070(F) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
Amusement and Recreation |
|
|
|
Amusement |
18.44.080(B) |
C |
3 per 1,000 sf |
Outdoor Recreation |
18.44.080(C) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Developed Recreation |
18.44.080(D) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Industrial Uses |
|
|
|
Disposal |
18.44.090(E) |
PF |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
|
|
|
Parking |
18.44.100(B) |
C |
n/a |
Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Sewer Facility |
18.44.100(D) |
PF |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Accessory Uses |
|
|
|
Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
Temporary Uses |
|
|
|
Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.130(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
3. Performance Standards |
|
---|---|
Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
Prohibited |
Shipping Containers and Compartments |
Prohibited except during construction |
Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards. (Reserved.)
E. Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved.)
F. Additional Zone-Specific Standards. (Reserved.) (Ord. 665 § 30 (part), 2017)
18.43.030 Trails/open space/parks (T/OS/P) zone.
A. Intent. T/OS/P zone contains parcels that have parks and recreational activities and their associated accessory uses. The zone is meant to continue the allowance of these uses.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the T/OS/P zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
Front: |
case by case |
Side: |
case by case |
Rear: |
case by case |
Garage/Carport: |
case by case |
2. Impervious Surfaces |
|
Individual Water and Septic |
75% |
Public Water and Individual Septic |
100% |
Public Water and Sewer |
100% |
3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
Maximum |
case by case |
6. Environmental Standards |
|
SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
Wetlands |
25 – 300' |
CARAs |
protect water source |
Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
|
Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
||
---|---|---|---|
Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
Lodging Uses |
|
|
|
Campground |
18.44.050(C) |
C |
1 per campsite + 1 per 7.5 campsites |
Commercial Uses |
|
|
|
Mobile Food Vendor |
18.44.070(F) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
Amusement and Recreation |
|
|
|
Amusement |
18.44.080(B) |
C |
3 per 1,000 sf |
Outdoor Recreation |
18.44.080(C) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Developed Recreation |
18.44.080(D) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
|
|
|
Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
Accessory Uses |
|
|
|
Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
Temporary Uses |
|
|
|
Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.120(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
3. Performance Standards |
|
---|---|
Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
allowed if standards are met |
Shipping Containers and Compartments |
Prohibited except during construction |
Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards. (Reserved.)
E. Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved).
F. Additional Zone-Specific Standards. (Reserved). (Ord. 665 § 30 (part), 2017)