Chapter 7.08
ZONING
Sections:
7.08.010 Zoning map adoption and applicability.
7.08.020 Establishment of zoning and zoning map.
7.08.000 Purpose.
To further the objectives and goals of the Tulalip Comprehensive Plan, and to preserve the integrity of said plan, and assure its systematic execution, the zones defined as set forth in this title are hereby created, and all lands within the exterior boundaries of the Tulalip Indian Reservation shall be, and hereby are, divided into zones, the boundaries of which zones are delineated, described and depicted upon the Tulalip Official Zoning Controls Map, Tulalip Indian Reservation, adopted under this title. [Res. 2023-382].
7.08.010 Zoning map adoption and applicability.
The Tulalip Official Zoning Controls Map, Tulalip Indian Reservation, and the boundaries of various zones shown thereupon, are hereby adopted as part of this title, and are incorporated herein by reference. [Res. 2023-382].
7.08.020 Establishment of zoning and zoning map.
(1) Zoning Maps. Zoning maps, as an official control, may be adopted in the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
(a) The Board by ordinance may establish classifications, within each of which specific controls are identified, and which will:
(i) Regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between the agriculture, industry, business, residence, and other purposes.
(ii) Regulate location, height, bulk, setbacks, and size of buildings and structures; the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the density of population; the percentage of a lot which may be covered by impervious surface; and the area required to provide off-street facilities for parking of motor vehicles.
(2) Location of Zoning Map. Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the zoning map, which shall be located in the Planning Department, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings, and other structures on the Reservation.
(3) Boundaries of Zones. Unless otherwise referred to established points, lines, or features, questions as to the location of the boundaries of zones shall be determined in accordance with the following rules:
(a) The zone boundaries are the center lines of either streets or alleys unless otherwise shown.
(b) Where the zone boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where the zones designated are bounded approximately by lot lines, said lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of such zones.
(c) In subdivided property, the zone boundary lines on the Official Zoning Controls Map shall be determined by use of the scale contained on such map. Scaled distances indicated as approximately following governmental section subdivision lines shall be construed as following such governmental section subdivision lines.
(d) The zone boundaries shall extend to all Tribal tidelands within the exterior boundaries of the Tulalip Indian Reservation. [Res. 2023-382].
7.08.030 Zoning districts.
(1) Agriculture (AG).
(a) Purpose: To promote agriculture and rural residential uses while simultaneously respecting important fisheries and wildlife habitat values. To allow small farm and open space uses and protect water quality and stream flow.
(b) Description: Valley floor woods, pasture, croplands, and wetlands.
(2) Low Density Residential-10 (R-10).
(a) Purpose: To preserve rural lands adjacent to resource lands, to limit development in coastal areas subject to slide activity, coastal erosion and sea level rise. To allow Tribal family home site development outside of hazard areas.
(b) Description: Sparsely developed areas, groundwater recharge areas, and coastal communities without public water or sewer infrastructure.
(3) Low Density Residential-5 (R-5).
(a) Purpose: To maintain rural lifestyles, residential uses and Tribal family home sites.
(b) Description: Areas currently developed at rural densities with access or planned access to water infrastructure.
(4) Medium Density Residential (MR).
(a) Purpose: To provide for residential living at suburban residential densities that allow more compact neighborhoods.
(b) Description: Areas that are served by Tribal water infrastructure and areas that are served by water and sewer.
(5) Neighborhood Mixed Use (NM).
(a) Purpose: To accommodate small-scale commercial and institutional uses that serve nearby residential neighborhoods with appropriate design requirements to maintain a neighborhood character, integrate with, and protect existing residential uses. In order to achieve the purpose of maintaining neighborhood character and integration with the neighborhood, commercial uses are permitted at a limited scale, with limited impervious surface and other increased restrictions.
(b) Description: Areas identified by the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as neighborhood mixed use. These areas are located along arterial roads or at intersections of arterial and collector roads and are suitable for a mix of commercial, residential, and institutional uses if the necessary utility infrastructure and safe access can be provided.
(6) Community Mixed Use (CM).
(a) Purpose: To provide for a broad range of Tribal community uses, including government and residential uses consistent with tribal goals and needs.
(b) Description: Areas with existing or future government facilities and a range of housing types and densities served by water and sewer infrastructure.
(7) Urban Mixed Use (UM).
(a) Purpose: To allow a broad range of commercial, retail, entertainment, and service-oriented uses with opportunities for mixed multifamily and retail development.
(b) Description: Areas currently in commercial use or planned for future commercial use with access to public water and sewer service.
(8) Light Industrial/Manufacturing (LI).
(a) Purpose: To provide for a broad range of manufacturing, technology, light industrial, and office park uses.
(b) Description: Areas zoned for light industrial, manufacturing, and technology uses.
(9) Big Flats (BF).
(a) Purpose: To allow land uses that are compatible with the limitations of capped former landfill site adjacent to tidelands.
(b) Description: Tulalip owned property in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated Superfund Site status.
(10) Recreation (RC).
(a) Purpose: Areas set aside for outdoor recreational uses.
(b) Description: Park lands.
(11) Resource (RS).
(a) Purpose: To protect and manage undeveloped shore lands and forest lands for natural resources and access integral to Tulalip’s culture and resource economy.
(b) Description: Tulalip owned forest lands and undeveloped shore lands that provide cultural and recreational opportunities, clean air, clean surface and ground water, fisheries and wildlife habitat, hatcheries facilities, forest products, and mineral resources.
(12) Resource-20 (RS-20).
(a) Purpose: To protect and manage forest lands for forest products, recreational uses, and Tribal family home site development.
(b) Description: Privately owned forestlands.
(13) Resource-Tidelands (RT).
(a) Purpose: Preserve fish and shellfish resources, their habitat, and other natural resources, and preserve access to and use of usual and accustomed fishing grounds and stations as secured for the Tribes by the Treaty of Point Elliott, and Reservation beaches for the continued use and enjoyment of Tribal members and prevent environmental damage by carefully regulating the development of tidelands.
(b) Description: Land on the shore of the Tulalip reservation between the mean high tide and the line of extreme low tide, including all of Tulalip Bay. All permits issued shall be in compliance with Chapter 8.30 TTC, Tidelands Management Policies.
(14) Conservation (CS).
(a) Purpose: To protect and conserve unique areas that contain environmentally sensitive lands and culturally sensitive lands of importance to the Tulalip Tribes and the Reservation community.
(b) Description: Tribally owned lands in conservation status. Unique, irreplaceable natural areas with high habitat value and cultural, historic, or archaeological significance to the Tulalip Tribes. Very restrictive use limited to ecosystem management, restoration activities, and low-impact trails.
(15) Quil Ceda Village Commercial (QCV-C).
(a) Purpose: To provide for commercial, retail, and service-oriented development within the boundaries of Quil Ceda Village.
(b) Description: Land currently and proposed to be designated for commercial, retail, entertainment, and service development within the boundaries of Quil Ceda Village.
(16) Quil Ceda Village Light Industrial/Office (QCV-I).
(a) Purpose: To provide for light or medium industrial, technology, and business park uses within the boundaries of Quil Ceda Village.
(b) Description: Office, technology, light or medium industrial, and manufacturing land use within the boundaries of Quil Ceda Village. [Res. 2023-382].