Chapter 16.34
STANDARDS FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Sections:
16.34.020 Standards for residential infill development.
16.34.010 Purpose.
At the time of enactment of the zoning code, there are established residential developments which may have one or more vacant lots available for the location of new dwelling units. In addition, there may be residential developments that are under construction, have an approved master plan (site plan), or an approved subdivision plan. It is the intent of this section to provide for compatibility in the construction of new residential units in areas approved for development prior to enactment of this code. This condition is known as residential infill development.
It is the overall intent of this zoning code to regulate the potential impact of new development. Residential infill development has the potential for negative impact on surrounding developed lots under this zoning code. It is the intent of this chapter to control and prevent such potentially negative impacts. (Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A))
16.34.020 Standards for residential infill development.
The following standards shall apply to residential infill development:
A. For any residential structure, an application for building and other necessary permits shall be filed.
B. The proposed dwelling unit(s) shall conform to those dimensional standards in force at the time of development of the surrounding area.
1. If recorded plats, approved master (site) plans, or other documentation are available to provide information on previous standards, such documentation shall be used to determine applicable development standards for the proposed infill development. These may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
a. Minimum lot dimensions and area;
b. Minimum building size (gross floor area and building height);
c. Minimum yard setbacks on front, sides, and rear;
d. Accessory uses, such as storage buildings;
e. Off-street parking requirements;
f. Dwelling unit type (single-family detached, two-family, etc.);
g. Stormwater retention;
h. Dedication or reservation of easements, rights-of-way, or recreation areas;
i. Landscaping and sight barriers; and
j. Sidewalks.
2. Where documentation is not available concerning standards in effect at the time of initial development, the following procedure shall be used. All developed lots or parcels that abut the property proposed for development shall be considered in determining the average standards for development. The average standards for these abutting properties shall be the minimum standards for the proposed development. Average standards shall not include lot area nor lot dimensions. (For example, if a lot is abutted on three sides by single-family homes with seven-and-one-half-foot side yard setbacks, the proposed development should have seven-and-one-half-foot side yards. If the three abutting properties each have side yards of seven and one-half feet, five feet and five feet, then the minimum side yard for the proposed development should be seven and one-half, plus seven and one-half, plus five, plus five, plus five, plus five, divided by six, or 5.8 feet.)
Where there is any uncertainty on any applicable standards, the decision shall be in favor of the stricter standard. (Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A))