Chapter 20.08
NR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
20.08.050 Lot, yard, and open space requirements.
20.08.010 Intent.
The neighborhood residential district (NR) is the predominant land use/zoning type within the city of Shelton. The district contains the bulk of the city’s residential housing and consists of a mixture of contemporary subdivisions, multifamily housing, historic neighborhoods, and an eclectic mixture of housing types and styles that were developed at different times to fill different needs of our residents. These regulations recognize the need for flexibility to be exercised relative to the types and density of housing allowed but also recognize the value that good site design, interesting architecture, and thoughtful landscaping play in providing compatible infill development and more livable communities. (Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)
20.08.020 Permitted uses.
Residential densities in the neighborhood residential zoning district shall be a minimum of three but not more than nine units per net residential acre unless greater densities are permitted through subsection B, C, or D of this section or the planned unit development process. Permitted uses for the neighborhood residential district are listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, and as follows:
A. One single-family dwelling unit per lot may be constructed as a permitted use provided the design standards found in Section 20.64.020 are satisfied.
B. One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) may be constructed, as a permitted use, on any lot containing a single-family residence, provided the design standards found in Section 20.64.025 are satisfied.
C. One duplex shall be allowed to be constructed on any lot of six thousand square feet or more provided the design standards for duplexes found in Section 20.64.020 are satisfied.
D. One triplex shall be allowed to be constructed on any lot of seven thousand five hundred square feet or more upon demonstration of compliance with the design standards for triplex units found in Section 20.64.020.
E. Auxiliary uses and buildings may be allowed on a lot that contains an approved residential unit. Auxiliary uses and buildings are not allowed on vacant lots/parcels. Auxiliary uses and buildings include but are not limited to the following:
1. Auxiliary buildings or structures which are clearly incidental to the residential use of the lot, such as buildings or structures for storage of personal property (including boats, recreational vehicles, etc.), or for the pursuit of avocational interests; or structures designed for and related to recreational needs of the residents of a residential complex. Accessory buildings shall be complementary to the basic architectural character of the main building on the lot, and appropriate to the accessory use.
2. One exempt (from building permitting) storage shed may be allowed per lot. Exempt sheds are limited to two hundred square feet or less and a height with sidewall heights not greater than ten feet in height and roof framing shall not exceed pitch of existing primary structure. Sheds shall be complementary to the basic architectural character of the main residential building on the lot and otherwise conform to all other development standards contained in Table 20.08.050.
3. Children’s Play Houses and Tree Houses. One exempt (from building permitting) may be allowed per lot. Limited to two hundred square feet or less in floor size and a height with sidewall heights not greater than ten feet in height are allowed though they are required to conform to the development standards contained in Table 20.08.050.
4. Home occupations, which comply with all the conditions as set forth in Chapter 20.44, are allowed to be conducted from any residence. Home occupation uses which do not comply with all conditions as set forth in Chapter 20.44 may be considered through the conditional use permit process.
F. Neighborhood commercial (NC) uses as listed in Section 20.44.290, provided uses comply with the criteria set forth in Sections 20.44.290 and 20.64.070.
G. Planned unit developments, on parcels of one acre or more, are allowed as provided in Chapter 20.32.
H. Parks, publicly owned and operated, or as may be approved through a subdivision or PUD and managed by an appropriate agency (e.g., homeowner’s association, city of Shelton, etc.).
I. Stormwater management facilities, publicly owned and operated, or as may be approved through a subdivision or PUD and managed by an appropriate agency (e.g., homeowner’s association). Stormwater management facilities that are not part of a subdivision or PUD may be considered through the site plan review process and must be screened and/or landscaped to reduce/minimize the potential visual impact on neighboring properties and to provide for aesthetically pleasing street frontage appearance. (Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)
20.08.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, require a conditional use permit as provided in Chapter 20.44, and subject to applicable conditions as found in that chapter. (Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)
20.08.040 Prohibited uses.
Uses other than those identified or described in Section 20.08.020 or 20.08.030 are prohibited. (Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)
20.08.050 Lot, yard, and open space requirements.
A. Development standards for all lots in the neighborhood residential zone shall be as provided in Table 20.08.050, except in the following cases:
1. Minimum lot area: three thousand square feet on lots platted before June 16, 2021, subject to the design requirements set forth in Chapter 20.64;
2. Minimum front yard: when forty percent or more of lot coverage, on a front foot basis, of all property on one side of a street between two intersecting streets has been reached, the front yard required for new development shall be an average of the existing front yard setbacks, but shall not be less than that specified in Table 20.08.050.
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Minimum Lot Standards |
With Alleys |
Without Alleys |
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Lot area |
4,500 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. for a corner lot |
4,500 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft. for a corner lot |
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Front yard |
10 ft. 15 ft. for garages and carports to the entrance, side entry exempt |
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Side yard |
5 ft. |
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Flanking street |
7 ft. 15 ft. for garages and carports to the entrance, side entry exempt |
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Rear yard |
15 ft. |
15 ft. |
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Corner lots |
Corner lot setbacks at 10 ft. for each street frontage. Side and back yard setbacks determined by owner at the time of permit application For lots under 6,000 sq. ft. one street frontage setback shall be 7 ft. |
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Building height |
None |
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Development coverage |
50% 60% development coverage is allowed for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit per Section 20.08.020(B) as of the adoption of this code or June 16, 2021 |
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Lot width |
30 ft. |
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Street frontage/street access |
Per IFC and IBC, Title 18 |
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(Ord. 2021-0824 § 2, 2024; Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)
20.08.060 Parking.
Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 20.40. (Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)
20.08.080 Fencing.
Fencing on residential lots shall be in compliance with Section 20.36.130. (Ord. 1984-0222 § 1, 2022)