Division II. Zoning Districts
Chapter 11.15
TEXT AND OFFICIAL MAP
Sections:
11.15.010 Division into zones or use districts.
11.15.020 Use classifications.
11.15.010 Division into zones or use districts.
The city is divided into zones or use districts as shown on the official zoning map, which, together with all notes on the map, is adopted by reference and declared to be part of this title. The districts shown on the map and described in this title are:
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R-1: |
Single-Family Residential Zone |
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R-2: |
Multiple-Family Residential Zone |
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R-3: |
High Density Residential Zone |
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C-1: |
Central Business Zone |
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C-2: |
General Commercial Zone |
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C-3: |
Tourist Commercial Zone |
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I: |
Industrial Zone |
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PF: |
Public Facilities Zone |
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AZ: |
Airport Overlay Zone |
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HP: |
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone |
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CR: |
Critical Resource Area Overlay Zone |
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FM: |
Floodplain Management Overlay Zone |
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AG: |
Agricultural Zone |
The official zoning map is comprised of several sections and shall be identified by the signature of the city council, together with the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified by this title.
If, in accordance with the provisions of this title and Chapter 36.70 RCW, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official map, such changes shall be made on the official map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the city council.
No changes of any nature shall be made in the original map except in conformity with the procedures in this title. Any unauthorized change shall be considered a violation of the provisions of this title, punishable to the full extent of the law.
The official zoning map shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land in the city. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2003 § 1, 2006: Ord. 1024 § 11.02.010, 2001).
11.15.020 Use classifications.
A. Table 11.15.020 indicates permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses in the various zone districts. Permitted uses are allowed as a matter of right. In consideration of traffic, noise, lighting, hazards, health and environmental issues, certain uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit. For purposes of this section the following apply:
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P: |
Permitted Use |
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C: |
Requires a Conditional Use Permit |
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N: |
Prohibited Use |
B. Overlay districts may affect permitted uses, the size, location, and design of structures and uses on the site.
C. The planning commission may permit any use not specifically described in this title; provided, that the use is not prohibited, or is not expressly allowed in a less restrictive zone. For purposes of this section, the residential zone (R-1) shall be considered the most restrictive. A record shall be kept of such interpretations to facilitate equitable future administration and to permit periodic amendments of this title.
D. Permitted uses which do not conform to specific land use classifications shall be prohibited.
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Table 11.15.020 |
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Permitted, Conditionally Permitted, and Prohibited Uses by Base Zone |
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Land Use |
Zoning Districts |
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Zone |
AG |
R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
C-1 |
C-2 |
C-3 |
I |
PF |
AZ |
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Temporary stands for sale of agricultural products |
P |
C |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
P |
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Single-family residence or modular home |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P (5) |
P |
N |
N |
N |
P |
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Manufactured homes |
P |
P** |
P** |
P** |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
|
Duplex |
C |
N |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
|
Multifamily residence |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P (3) |
P |
N |
N |
N |
P |
|
Housing for people w/functional disabilities |
P (1) |
P (1) |
P (1) |
P (2) |
P |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
|
Boardinghouse/bed and breakfast |
P (1) |
P (1) |
P (1) |
P (2) |
P |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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Recreational vehicle park |
C |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
C |
N |
N |
N |
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Home occupation |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
|
Accessory uses and structures |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
C |
P |
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Religious and charitable institutions |
C |
C |
C |
C |
P |
P |
N |
N |
P |
N |
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Railroad rights-of-way (not including yards) |
C |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
P |
P |
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Public uses (school, library, park, playground, social centers, water reservoir) |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
P |
C |
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Police and fire station, branch utilities |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
P |
P |
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Museum, art galleries |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
N |
N |
P |
N |
|
Communication facilities |
C |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
C |
N |
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Clinic, hospital and convalescent facilities |
N |
N |
N |
C |
P |
P |
N |
N |
C |
N |
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Nursery schools, day nurseries, childcare centers |
C |
C |
C |
P** |
P |
P |
N |
N |
C |
N |
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Public garages or parking lots |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
C |
C |
P |
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Professional and general offices |
N |
N |
N |
C |
P |
C |
C |
C |
N |
P |
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Financial institutions |
N |
N |
N |
C |
P |
C |
C |
C |
N |
P |
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Insurance, real estate, legal and abstract offices |
N |
N |
N |
C |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Hotel or motel |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Accessory services, such as restaurant, magazine stand, newsstand |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Service station |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
C |
N |
C |
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Jewelry stores |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Liquor stores |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Tavern or nightclub |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Commercialized form of recreation (bowling alley, theater) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Business schools, dance and music schools |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Grocery stores |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Department stores, specialized service stores, specialty retail stores (shoe, sporting goods, gifts, hardware) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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Passenger transportation depots |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P** |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Production, treatment or sale of food products in conjunction w/retail |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
N |
N |
N |
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On-site hazardous waste storage and treatment facility |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
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Off-site hazardous waste storage and treatment facility |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Automotive sales and service |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P** |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
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Other similar retail and service establishments |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
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Retail feed and seed stores |
C |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
N |
N |
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Nursery sales yards and greenhouses |
P |
N |
N |
C |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
P |
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Newspaper plants, printing shops |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
N |
P |
N |
P |
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Lumber and building materials sales yards |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
N |
P |
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Cleaning and laundry establishment |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
P |
N |
P |
N |
N |
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Pet shops, small animal hospitals, kennels, pet crematorium |
C |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
C |
P |
N |
N |
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Drive-thru businesses |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
P |
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Upholstery shops |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
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Stone and monument businesses |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
N |
C |
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Temporary carnival or circuses |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
P |
N |
C |
N |
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Wholesale and storage establishments |
C |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
C |
C |
N |
P |
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Truck terminals |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
C |
C |
N |
C |
|
Utility service yard |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
N |
P |
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Light industrial uses/electronic manufacturing |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
P |
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Clothing fabrication and assembly |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
N |
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Breweries, wineries, bottling plants |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
C |
P |
N |
N |
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Micro winery/brewery |
C |
P (4) |
P (4) |
P (4) |
P |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
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Small grain-mill |
C |
P (4) |
P (4) |
P (4) |
P |
P |
P |
P |
N |
N |
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Junkyard |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
P |
N |
N |
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Bulk plant |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Gravel pits or rock crushing operations |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Slaughterhouses, stockyards, or feedlot operations |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Manufacture or refining of products such as acetylene; asphalt or tar; kiln-fired brick, tile, terra cotta; fats, oils or soap; oilcloth or linoleum; paint, shellac, turpentine, lacquer, or varnish |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Operation which involves use of explosive or highly flammable material |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Tannery or curing of raw hides, rendering plant |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Paper or pulp manufacture |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Concrete plants or accessory uses |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Petroleum processing |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
C |
N |
N |
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Household pets |
P |
P |
P |
P |
C |
C |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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P = Permitted Use; C = Requires a Conditional Use Permit; N = Prohibited Use Uses may be affected if property is also in an overlay district (see applicable overlay section). |
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Where the application of the above does not clarify the zone boundary location, the planning commission shall interpret the map and by written decision determine the location of the zone boundary. The city shall keep a copy of the written decision on file.
Footnotes:
1. Accommodating not more than two persons in addition to residents.
2. Accommodating not more than 10 persons in addition to residents.
3. Above the ground floor.
4. Permitted as an accessory use to a single-family residence based on home occupational standards.
5. Within the historic overlay area, living units must be above/below the ground floor.
** Allowed per design review standards.
(Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2011 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1077 § 2, 2004; Ord. 1076 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1024 § 11.02.020, 2001).
11.15.030 Zone boundaries.
A. The boundaries of the various districts shown on the official zoning map are, unless otherwise indicated, streets, alleys, or lot lines as shown on the map.
B. Where the actual street layout on the ground varies from that shown on the zoning maps, the designations shown on the maps shall be applied by the planning commission to the street as actually laid out so as to carry out the intent and purpose of the zoning plan for that district.
C. Where a district boundary line, as shown on the zoning map, divides a lot in a single ownership at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this title, the use permitted on the least restrictive portion of the lot may extend to the portion lying in the more restrictive district a distance of not more than 50 feet beyond the district boundary line. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.02.030, 2001).