Chapter 17.12
RESIDENTIAL 7 (R-7) ZONE
Sections:
17.12.030 Minimum lot size requirements.
17.12.040 Maximum density requirements.
17.12.050 Maximum lot coverage.
17.12.005 Intent.
The R-7 zone includes the portion of Sedro-Woolley platted over a hundred years ago. It is characterized by a grid street system and small lots. It is the intent of this zone to encourage the continuation of this traditional pattern. (Ord. 1484-04 § 5 (part), 2004)
17.12.010 Use restrictions.
Use restrictions in the residential R-7 zone shall be as follows:
A. Permitted Uses.
1. One single-family residence per lot;
2. Low-intensity agriculture;
3. Home occupations in compliance with Chapter 17.68;
4. One duplex per lot with nine thousand square foot minimum lot size, in compliance with the requirements set forth in this chapter, which meet the following requirements, in addition to any other requirements imposed by ordinance:
a. Be situated on a lot of not less than nine thousand square foot minimum size, with a minimum width of eighty feet at the building line, a minimum depth of one hundred feet, and a minimum lot frontage on a public street of twenty feet;
b. Provide off-street parking for four vehicles;
c. Be designed to resemble a single-family residence so as to blend in with the design and appearance of the surrounding residences in the neighborhood;
d. No more than one duplex shall be allowed per any three successive lots adjoined by side property lines as defined in Section 17.04.030.
Exception: Lots which have twenty feet or less frontage on the public street shall not be required to be counted on a successive lot. This exception is intended to allow successive duplexes if located behind single-family lots.
5. Child day care centers meeting state requirements;
6. Adult or family day care facilities meeting state requirements;
7. Accessory dwelling units in compliance with Chapter 17.100.
B. Conditional Uses.
1. Planned residential developments;
2. Group homes;
3. Dependent relative cottages;
4. Mobile and manufactured home parks in compliance with Chapter 17.48;
5. Personal services;
6. Professional offices with no outside storage;
7. Outdoor recreation facilities;
8. Public utilities, excluding wireless communication facilities;
9. Quasi-public uses;
10. Public uses.
C. Prohibited Uses. All uses not listed above, including adult entertainment and wireless communication facilities. (Ord. 1954-20 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2020; Ord. 1695-11 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1484-04 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 1312-98 § 1 (part), 1998: Ord. 1222-95 § 2, 1995: Ord. 1013 § 2.02.01, 1985)
17.12.020 Bulk restrictions.
Bulk restrictions in the residential R-7 zone shall be as follows:
A. Minimum Setbacks.
1. Front: twenty feet;
2. Side: one story dwellings and accessory structures shall have a minimum of five feet; a two story dwelling shall have minimum of eight and each additional story over two shall have an additional four feet, for each story;
3. Rear: ten feet for residences, five for accessory structures;
4. Garage Setbacks. Private garages attached to or within the residence shall adhere to the setback requirement of the residence. In all cases, there shall be a minimum off-street parking apron of twenty-five feet in length directly in front of all garage door entrances when accessing a street either to the front or side of a residence. Where garage doors access an alley, the off-street parking apron shall be at least ten feet.
B. Maximum building height: thirty-five feet except twenty feet for accessory buildings, and no height limit for church steeples or bell towers. (Ord. 1484-04 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 1312-98 § 1 (part), 1998: Ord. 1013 § 2.02.02, 1985)
17.12.030 Minimum lot size requirements.
Minimum lot size requirements for the residential R-7 zone shall be as follows:
A. Lot area: six thousand square feet;
B. Lot width at building line: forty feet;
C. Lot frontage on a public street, approved private street, or approved easement: twenty feet. (Ord. 1484-04 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 1312-98 § 1 (part), 1998: Ord. 1013 § 2.02.03, 1985)
17.12.040 Maximum density requirements.
The maximum gross density requirement in the R-7 zone is seven units per acre. (Ord. 1484-04 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 1312-98 § 1 (part), 1998: Ord. 1222-95 § 3, 1995)
17.12.050 Maximum lot coverage.
Lot coverage is the percent of the lot covered by structures including the main and all accessory buildings. Maximum lot coverage requirements in the residential R-7 zone shall be as follows:
A. Fifty percent;
B. Variances from the maximum lot coverage requirement are permitted, if the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed coverage does not exceed the average lot coverage of lots within one hundred feet of the parcel. Lot coverage can be equal to the average lot coverage but cannot exceed it. (Ord. 1484-04 § 5 (part), 2004: Ord. 1312-98 § 1 (part), 1998: Ord. 1264-06 § 1, 1996: Ord. 1222-95 § 4, 1995)