HomeMy WebLinkAbout4700 Ordinance - Amending PMC for Residential Design StandardsORDINANCE NO.4700
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS IN CHAPTERS 25.15, 25.45, 25.60, 25.65,
25.70, 25.165, 25.170, 25.175, AND 25.185; REPEALING SECTION 25.165.100
ENTITLED "RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS"; AND CREATING A
NEW CHAPTER 25.22 ENTITLED "ZONE DISTRICT STANDARDS" ALL
WITHIN TITLE 25 "ZONING" OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
INCREASE HOUSING CHOICES AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF BUILT
ENVIRONMENT IN PASCO RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, cities planning under the Washington State Growth Management Act are
required to plan for the availability of affordable and accessible housing to all economic segments
in addition to promoting a variety of residential densities and housing types for the community per
RCW 36.70A.020(4); and
WHEREAS, projections from the Washington State Office of Financial Management
indicate Pasco's population will increase to 121,828 by the year 2038; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan anticipates an additional 15,200 housing
units will be necessary to accommodate the projected residential growth demands: and
WHEREAS, counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act are required
to plan for the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of their communities,
encourage the availability of affordable housing and promote a variety of residential densities and
housing types per RCW 36.70A.020(4); and
WHEREAS, Policy LU-4-B of the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan encourages
infill and higher residential densities within proximity to travel corridors and public transportation
service areas; and
WHEREAS, Policy LU-5-A of the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan states that the
allowance of a variety of residential densities within the Urban Growth Area is important in
maintaining a broad range of residential housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Policy H-3-A of the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan supports the
increase of the housing supply through appropriate and flexible development standards; and
WHEREAS, Priority Need #1 of the 2020-2024 Tri-Cities Consolidated Home Plan
identifies the need for affordable housing choices; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these amendments is to provide flexibility in housing
development and offer a variety of housing choices for Pasco residents.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 25.15.030 entitled "A definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.030 A definitions.
"Accessory dwelling unit" means an additional dwelling unit on a lot with a primary
one -family dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit is an independent living unit
designed for long-term residential occupancy by one or more people independent
of the primary dwelling unit, with independent facilities for sleeping, cooking, and
sanitation. An accessory dwelling unit may be attached or internal to the primary
dwelling unit, or it may be detached from the primary dwelling unit. For the
purposes of this title, internal accessory dwelling units are considered attached
accessory dwelling units.
"Accessory use" means a use subordinate to the principal use and located on the
same lot with such principal use.
"Adult entertainment" means:
(a) Any exhibition, performance or dance conducted in an adult entertainment
facility where such exhibition, performance or dance is distinguished or
characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or
simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas; or
(b) Any exhibition, performance, or dance intended to sexually stimulate any
patron and any conduct in an adult entertainment facility where such exhibition,
performance or dance is performed for, arranged with, or engaged in with fewer
than all patrons in the adult entertainment facility at that time, with separate
consideration paid, either directly or indirectly, for such performance, exhibition or
dance. For purposes of example and not limitation, such exhibitions, performances,
or dances are commonly referred to as table dancing, couch dancing, taxi dancing,
lap dancing, private dancing, or straddle dancing; or
(c) Any exhibition, performance, display, dance, presentation, or dance of any
type conducted in an adult entertainment facility and involving a person who is
unclothed or in such attire, costume, or clothing as to expose to view any specified
anatomical area, or who touches, caresses or fondles any specified anatomical area
of themselves or another person, or permits touching, caressing or fondling of any
of their own specified anatomical areas.
"Adult entertainment facility" means any of the following:
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(a) "Adult arcade" means a commercial establishment which contains
individual viewing areas or booths, where for any form of consideration, including
but not limited to membership fee, one or more still or motion picture projectors,
slide projectors, or other similar image -producing machines are used to show films,
motion pictures, computer images or pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual
or sensory representations that are distinguished or characterized by a predominant
emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any specified sexual
activities or any specified anatomical areas.
(b) "Adult cabaret" means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, tavern, or similar
commercial establishment, whether or not alcoholic beverages are served, that
regularly features adult entertainment.
(c) "Adult retail establishments" are commercial establishments such as a
bookstore, video store, or novelty shop in which any one or more of the following
constitute more than 20 percent of the establishment's stock -in -trade for sale, rent,
or any other form of consideration:
(i) Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed materials, or
photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or other visual
or sensory representations that are distinguished or characterized by a
predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any
specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas; or
(ii) Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia designed for use in
connection with any specified sexual activities.
(d) "Adult motel" means a motel, hotel or similar commercial establishment
which:
(i) Offers sleeping accommodations to the public for any form of
consideration and provides patrons with closed-circuit television
transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual
or sensory representations that are distinguished or characterized by a
predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any
specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas, and that has a
sign visible from the public right-of-way that advertises the availability of
such sexually oriented materials; or
(ii) Offers a sleeping room for rent on a rental fee period of time that is
less than 10 hours; or
(iii) Allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping room to sub -rent the room
for a period of time that is less than 10 hours.
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(e) "Adult mini motion picture theater" means a commercial establishment
with a capacity for less than 50 persons, where for any form of consideration motion
pictures, films, video cassettes, slides or similar visual or sensory representations
are shown that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matters
depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified
anatomical areas.
(f) "Adult motion picture theater" means a commercial establishment where
for any form of consideration motion pictures, films, video cassettes, slides, or other
similar visual or sensory representations are shown that are distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to
specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
(g) "Adult nude photography shop" means a commercial establishment used
for the business of allowing customers to photograph any "specified anatomical
areas" of a person or persons, or for the customer to be so photographed with or
without other persons.
(h) "Body painting shop" means a commercial establishment used for the
business of allowing customers to paint the body of a person or persons, or to allow
the customer's body to be painted.
(i) "Other adult entertainment facility" means any commercial establishment
not defined elsewhere in the Pasco Municipal Code where adult entertainment or
sexually oriented materials are regularly conducted, displayed, or available in any
form, for any type of consideration and which represent more than 20 percent of
the business's stock -in -trade; provided, however, that a public library, school,
university, or similar accredited educational or scientific facility shall not be
considered an adult entertainment facility. In addition, a commercial establishment
which offers access to telecommunication networks as a principal business purpose
shall not be considered an adult entertainment facility unless the access it provides
is for the primary purpose of displaying or presenting visual images that are
distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting,
describing, or simulating any specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical
areas.
"Agricultural uses (commercial)" means agricultural activities, involving 10 or
more acres, carried on as a commercial enterprise with the object of gain, benefit,
or advantage, directly or indirectly. Agricultural uses (commercial) do not include
feed lots, stockyards, dairies, hog farms or poultry husbandry.
"Agricultural use (limited)" means an agricultural operation, including the
construction of farm buildings and the keeping of farm animals upon the premises,
but the agricultural operation shall be for a personal use only and not be carried on
as a commercial enterprise where a profit is realized.
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"Alley" means a dedicated narrow service way, not more than 20 feet wide,
providing a secondary means of public access to abutting properties.
"Alterations" means, as applied to a building or structure:
(a) A change or rearrangement of the structural or nonstructural parts in the
existing facilities; or
(b) An enlargement or addition on a building or structure; or
(c) Moving a building or structure from one location or position to another; or
(d) A change of use.
"Amusement game center" means any building or portion thereof which contains
more than two amusement game devices.
"Amusement game device" means a machine or other device, whether mechanical,
electrical, or electronic, to be operated by the public for the purpose of
entertainment, amusement or as a game, the object of which is to score high or low
by comparison to the score of other players, playing concurrently or not, or to
demonstrate skill or competence against an opponent, whether the opponent is the
device or another person. It shall include such devices as pool tables, billiard tables,
pinball machines, arcade video games and similar devices which use television
screens or monitors to reproduce symbolic figures and lines intended to be
representative of real games or activities.
This definition shall not apply to vending machines for products unrelated to
gaming, a device which does not require active participation by the player in the
game, coin -operated machines which only provide music, or gambling devices
regulated by state law.
"Animal unit" means any one of the following: Steer, cow, milk cow, horse,
mule/donkey, three goats, three sheep, three pigs, 20 chickens, 20 fowl or 20
rabbits. For the purpose of this definition, any newborn animal listed above shall
be excluded until such time as it is weaned.
"Antique" means a piece of furniture, glassware, silverware, art work or other items
that are at least 60 years old and are distinguished from general secondhand
personal property and collectibles by educational value, historic value, artistic
value, ornamental character or intrinsic aesthetic merits.
"Antique dealer" means an establishment having as its primary stock -in -trade
antiques as that term is defined in this chapter.
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"Apartment" means a pat4 of building eeeu ied by one person ofamily, while
the rest is oeeupied by another-, or- other-s.
"Articulation" means shifts in the plane of walls, setbacks, stepbacks, overhangs,
and finishes to create variation in a building facade and divide large buildings into
smaller identifiable sections.
"Assisted living facility" means a system of housing and care that is designed for
two or more occupants who need some assistance with daily activities, and is
required to be licensed by the State of Washington.
"Auto body shop" means a building or portion of a building wherein there is
engaged the business of improvement and restoration of automobiles and other
motor vehicles by sanding, priming, painting, straightening and other like repair
and restoration.
"Auto dealership, new" means a business that is franchised or sanctioned through
a dealership contract with an automaker or its sales subsidiary (e.g., Ford, Chrysler,
Honda, BMW, etc.) to sell new vehicles at the retail level. Said dealership must
include an on -site building greater than 8,000 square feet, with offices, a showroom,
a parts department, service bays and indoor maintenance facilities. No more than
33 percent of a new auto dealership sales lot may be devoted to the display of pre-
owned vehicles.
"Auto detail shop" means a building or portion of a building wherein there is
engaged the business of improvement of the appearance of automobiles or other
vehicles defined in PMC 25.15.240 by washing, waxing, polishing or other like
means not within the definition of an "auto body shop" (this section).
"Auto repair facilities" means the machinery permanently installed on site to
facilitate automobile repair, such as hydraulic lifts, hoists or repair pits. [Ord. 4575
§ 2, 2022; Ord. 4526 § 2, 2021; Ord. 4369 § 6, 2017; Ord. 4149 § 1, 2014; Ord.
4121 § 1, 2013; Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970
§§ 25.12.015 — 25.12.093.]
Section 2. That Section 25.15.040 entitled "B definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.040 B definitions.
"Billiard or pool halls" means an establishment wherein the principal use or activity
is billiards, pool, or snooker, regardless of the number of billiard, pool or snooker
tables.
"Blank Walls" means ground floor walls or a portion of a ground floor wall with a
horizontal lengthof greater than 15 feet without windows, transparent doors, or
architectural elements such as articulation and/or modulation.
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"Boarding house" means any dwelling with fewer than 20 sleeping rooms in which
persons whether individually or as families are housed or lodged and are provided
meals at the dwelling. A rooming house or furnished rooming house is a boarding
house.
"Boat" means any type of watercraft, whether registered or unregistered, licensed
or unlicensed. The term boat shall include any wheeled trailer or other device on
which such boat is or may be kept, stored, or transported, whether registered or
unregistered, licensed or unlicensed.
"Building" is any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy.
"Building, accessory" means a supplementary building, the use of which is
incidental to that of the main or principal building and which is located on the same
lot therewith.
"Building area" means the three-dimensional space within which a building is
permitted to be built on a lot and which is defined by height regulations, yard
setbacks, and building coverage.
"Building, detached" means a building surrounded by open space as required
herein.
"Building height" means the vertical distance from grade plane to the average
height of the highest roof surface. Said grade plane represents the average finished
ground level adjoining the building exterior walls. Where the finished ground
slopes away from the exterior walls, the reference plane shall be established by the
lowest points within the area between the building and the lot line or, where the lot
line is more than six feet from the building, between the building and a point six
feet from the building. [Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §§
25.12.095 — 25.12.130.]
Section 3. That Section 25.15.060 entitled "D definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
"Dance hall" means an enclosed space where public dances are held and where
alcohol and/or food may be sold.
Day -Care Center, Family Home Nursery School, Family Home Day Care,
Preschool. For the purpose of this title, the following definitions shall apply to
day-care center, babysitting care, family home day care, family home
preschool/nursery schools, nursery schools or preschools:
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(a) `Babysitting care" means a dwelling which provides occasional care to
children, for periods of less than 24 hours, who do not reside within the residence
of the person providing the care.
(b) "Day-care center" means a place which provides regular scheduled care for
more than 12 children or adults, for periods of less than 24 hours.
(c) "Family home child care" means a facility licensed to provide direct care,
supervision and early learning opportunities for 12 or fewer children, in the home
of the licensee where the licensee resides and is the primary provider.
(d) "Family home day care" means a home licensed by the Department of
Social and Health Services and in which direct care, supervision and learning
opportunities are regularly provided for not more than 12 children or adults or for
periods of less than 24 hours.
(e) "Family home day care provider" means a person who provides direct care,
supervision, behavior management, and early learning opportunities for 12 or fewer
children in their family home living quarters for periods of less than 24 hours.
(f) "Family home preschool/nursery schools" means a home that provides
regular care and/or organized learning and educational experiences for not more
than 12 children.
(g) "Preschool center" means a place that provides regular custodial care and/or
organized learning and educational experiences for more than 12 children.
"Dwelling" means a building or part of a building designed exclusively for
residential purposes, including one -family, two-family, multiple -family dwellings,
but not including hotels or motel units.
"Dwelling. mti multifamily" means a building or buildinw, used or designed
as a residence for twee four or more families living independently of each other
and in separate dwelling units doing their own cooking therein. The buildings can
be attached or detached. This includes apartments, condominiums, and cottage
housing, but does not include hotels or motels houses, and similar- ed
residential struetufes.
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"Dwelling, single family detached" means a free-standing dwelling unit designed
for occupancy exclusively by one family on an individually owned lot,
notwithstanding permitted Accessory Dwelling Unit.
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"Dwelling. single family attached" means a building_ designed for occupancy
exclusively by one family on an individually owned lot where the buildingabuts
buts
one or more property lines and shares a common wall with an adjacent dwelling
unit(s), also known as a "row house" or "townhouse," and "zero -lot line."
"Dwelling, two family dp lex" means a building, located on one legal lot,
containing two dwelling units designed exclusively for or oeeupied occupancy
exelusively-by two families living independently of each other, e*eept ��
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"Dwelling, triplex" means a multifamily building, which is located on one legal lot,
containing three dwelling units designed exclusively for occupancy by three single
households living independently of each other with one family in each dwelling
unit.
"Dwelling unit" means a building or portion thereof providing complete
independent living facilities for one family, including permanent provisions for
eating, sleeping, cooking and sanitation.
"Dwelling unit, accessory" means an additional dwelling unit on a lot with a
primary one -family dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit is an independent
living unit designed for long-term residential occupancy by one or more people
independent of the primary dwelling unit, with independent facilities for sleeping,
cooking, and sanitation. An accessory dwelling unit may be attached or internal to
the primary dwelling unit, or it may be detached from the primary dwelling unit.
For the purposes of this title, internal accessory dwelling units are considered
attached accessory dwelling units.
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"Dwelling unit, primary" means a separate, complete dwelling unit that is the larger
of the dwelling units when a single-family residential site development plan
proposes or contains an accessory dwelling unit.
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"Dwelling unit, zero -lot -line" means a dwelling or dwellings on a parcel, which
shares a common wall on a side lot line with a similar adjoining dwelling(s) on a
separate, adjacent parcel. Examples include townhouses and rowhouses. [Ord. 4575
§ 3, 2022; Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §§ 25.12.158 —
25.12.185.]
Section 4. That Section 25.15.090 entitled "F definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
A "factory -assembled home" is defined as either:
(a) A factory -built structure that was constructed in accordance with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements and bearing an
appropriate Department of Labor and Industries insignia indicating such
compliance; or
(b) A factory -built structure designed for human occupancy, which is entirely
or substantially prefabricated or assembled at a place other than a building site and
is transported to a building site on streets or highways and there affixed to a
permanent foundation. A factory -assembled home must be constructed to
International Building Code standards as adopted by the City of Pasco for on -site
construction, the Washington State Energy Code and all other codes adopted by the
City of Pasco governing the construction of residential structures.
(c) Where a "factory -assembled home" is permitted within a zoning
designation, it may be permitted only as one of the allowed housing types within
that zone (e.g. single-family home), including as an accessory dwelling unit;
provided, it meets the applicable criteria for that housing type and zoning
designation.
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Section 5. That Section 25.15.090 entitled "G definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.090 G definitions.
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"Gable" means the vertical triangular portion of the end of a building created by
two sloping planes, extending from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of
the roof.
"Garage, public" means any garage other than a private garage, available to the
public, operated for gain and which is used for storage, repair, rental, greasing,
washing, servicing, adjusting, or equipping of automobiles or other motor vehicles.
"Garage, residential" means a structure on the same lot with and accessory to a
principally permitted use, used for storage only. Residential garages do not contain
bathrooms, showers, or other furnishings or living space appurtenances set up for
habitation purposes.
"Group care facility" means any number of unrelated persons living together as a
single housekeeping unit sponsored by a public or private service entity, whether
supervision of the residents is provided on a full- or part-time basis.
"Group home" means more than six unrelated persons over the age of 16 years
living together as a single housekeeping unit. [Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2,
1999; Code 1970 §§ 25.12.200 — 25.12.215.]
Section 6. That Section 25.15.140 entitled "L definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.140 L definitions.
"Lot" means a designated parcel, tract or area of land established by final plat, short
plat, binding site plan, or as otherwise permitted by law.
"Lot area" means the total horizontal area within the boundary lines of a lot
exclusive of street and alley rights -of -way, regardless of whether such right-of-way
is improved.
"Lot, corner" means a lot at the junction of and abutting two or more intersecting
street rights -of -way or upon two parts of the same street forming an interior angle
of less than 135 degrees.
"Lot coverage" means that percentage of the lot area covered by all buildings
excluding accessory dwellings, including accessory buildings and patio covers or
sunscreens.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear property in
the mean direction of the side lot lines.
"Lot, depth of corner" means a mean horizontal distance between the front and rear
lot lines measured in the general direction of its side lot lines.
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"Lot, flag" means a lot not meeting minimum frontage requirements and where
access to the public right-of-way is by a narrow private driveway. Flag lot also
means a recessed interior lot with an extended driveway.
"Lot, interior" means a lot other than a corner lot.
"Lot, key" means a lot in which the front half of the side lot line forms the rear lot
line of an adjoining lot.
"Lot line" means any line dividing a lot from a public street or alley right-of-way,
or dividing one lot from another.
"Lot, through" means an interior lot having frontage on two parallel or
approximately parallel streets.
"Lot, width of," means the average width measured at right angles to the depth.
[Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §§ 25.12.235 — 25.12.290.]
Section 7. That Section 25.15.150 entitled "M definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.150 M definitions.
"Massage parlor" means a business principally used for the purpose of providing
massage in an enclosed building. "Massage" shall have the same meaning as in
PMC 5.25.010.
"Massing, Building Mass" refers to height, width and depth of a building structure.
Massing means grouping of three-dimensional building forms to achieve variation.
"Micro -brewery" means a business engaged in the production of beer and licensed
by the Washington State Liquor Board as a B 1 Domestic Brewery, producing less
than 60,000 barrels annually.
"Micro -winery" means a business licensed by the Washington State Liquor Board
as a W 1 winery, producing less than 99,999 liters annually.
"Mini -storage facility" means a building or group of buildings consisting of small,
self-contained units for the storage of household or business goods or recreational
vehicles, provided no hazardous substances or conditions are maintained within the
facility.
"Minor automobile repair" means repairs that are started and completed in one
business day, which is defined as the 12-hour period from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.,
and do not involve vehicle disassembly, dismantling, salvaging or recycling; and
include belt and bulb replacement, oil changes and lubrication, fluid flushes, tire
and rim replacement or mounting, muffler and exhaust replacement, filter and hose
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replacement, audio and alarm system installation and glass or wiper replacement or
other similar activities.
"Mission" means a facility that offers or provides temporary housing, meals, food,
clothing and other commodities or any combination thereof to the homeless and
needy as its primary activities.
"Mobile home" means a factory -built dwelling built prior to June 15, 1976, to
standards other than the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development code, and acceptable under applicable state codes in effect at the time
of construction or introduction of the home into the state.
"Modulation" means variation in the building mass through the use of stepbacks,
setbacks, diminishing upper floors areas, and/or projecting roof overhangs.
"Motor home" means a recreational vehicle or device, whether licensed or
unlicensed, primarily designed as a temporary living quarters for recreation,
camping, or travel use, which contains its own motive power.
"Motor vehicle repair shop" means a building or portion of a building arranged,
intended or designed to be used for making repairs to motor vehicles. [Ord. 4121
§ 1, 2013; Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3951 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3514 § 2, 2001; Ord.
3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §§ 25.12.295 — 25.12.325.]
Section 8. That Section 25.15.210 entitled "S definitions" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.15.210 S definitions.
"Secondhand dealer" means an establishment having any portion of its stock -in -
trade in secondhand personal property as that term is defined in this section,
exclusive of consignment stores and thrift shops as defined in PMC 25.15.050 and
25.15.220.
"Secondhand personal property" means any item (or part thereof) of secondhand
personal property, regardless of condition, age or value; including scrap and melted
metals, excepting the following: stamps, coins, books, reconditioned appliances,
empty food containers, compact discs, computer software, goods used in trade-ins
on the purchase of other merchandise of the same or greater value, used
automobiles, unclaimed goods sold to collect mechanics' liens, and antiques.
"Setback" means the distance that buildings or uses must be located away from
their lot lines.
"Sexually oriented materials" means any books, magazines, periodicals, or other
printed materials, or any photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides
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or other visual or sensory representations that are distinguished or characterized by
a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or simulating any
specified sexual activities or any specified anatomical areas.
"Shared driveway" means two to more homes with a shared driveway access from
the street to the lots.
"Shop" means a residential garage as defined under PMC 25.15.090.
"Snowmobile" means a vehicle with a continuous tread and runner -type steering
device used primarily for over -snow travel.
"Specified anatomical areas" means:
(a) Less than completely and opaquely covered:
(i) Human genitals, pubic region;
(ii) Anus, buttock; and
(iii) Female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
and
(b) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and
opaquely covered.
"Specified sexual activities" means:
(a) Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
(b) Act of human masturbation, actual or simulated;
(c) Sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including sexual
intercourse, oral copulation or sodomy;
(d) Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, anus,
buttocks or female breast;
(e) Excretory function as part of, or in connection with, any sexual activities
specified in this definition.
"Stock -in -trade" means all books, magazines, posters, pictures, periodicals, other
printed material, items, products, equipment, prerecorded video tapes, discs or
other similar materials readily available for purchase, rental, viewing or use by
patrons of the establishment, excluding material located in any storeroom or other
portion of the premises not regularly open to patrons.
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Storage, Container. "Storage container" means a unit originally or specifically used
or designed to store goods or merchandise during shipping or hauling by a vehicle,
including but not limited to rail cars of any kind, truck trailers or multi -modal
shipping containers. This definition also includes mobile homes used for storage
rather than habitation.
"Street" means a public or private way that affords a principal means of access to
abutting properties.
"Structure" is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind,
or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in
some definite manner. [Ord. 4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 4066 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3354 § 2,
1999; Code 1970 §§ 25.12.385 — 25.12.440.]
Section 9. That a new Chapter 25.22 entitled "Zone District Standards" of the Pasco
Municipal Code shall be and hereby is created and shall be read as follows:
Chapter 25.22
ZONE DISTRICT STANDARDS
Sections:
25.22.010 Purpose.
25 22.020 Permitted Housing Types.
25.22.030 Lot Size and Density Standard.
25.22.040 Lot Dimensions.
25.22.050 Setbacks.
25.22.060 Height and Lot Coverage.
25.22.010 Purpose.
The purpose of these Zone District Standards is to offer quality residential
developments in Pasco while providing flexibility in the development and offering
of housing choices for Pasco residents. The Zone District Standards provide
predictability and clarity in the permit process for developers and Pasco residents.
In addition, the Zone District Standards provides tools for the Community to
implement Pasco's vision in the Comprehensive Plan.
These standards are applicable to all new residential developments in R-1, R-2, R-
3 and R-4 Zones (the "applicable zones"). These Zone District Standards shall take
precedence in case there is a conflict with other sections of the Pasco Municipal
Code.
25.22. 020 Permitted Housing Types.
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Within the applicable zones, under the provisions of these Zone District Standards,
the following residential housing types are permitted:
(1) Single-family dwelling unit detached (SFDU — Detached),
(2) Single-family dwelling unit attached (SFDU — Attached).
(3) Duplexes and triplexes.
(4) Multifamily attached (including apartments, stacked flats, condos),
(5) Multifamily detached (including cottage housing).
(6) New Factory Assembled homes.
All housing types consistent with the zoning district and Comprehensive Plan
density and these Zone District standards shall be allowed.
25.22.030 Lot Size and Density Standard.
For all permitted housing types in the applicable zones:
(1) All lots shall meet the site requirements in this Chapter and shall be of
sufficient size, dimension, design, and configuration so as to permit development
of the lot without variance from the applicable zoning requirements.
(2) Minimum lot sizes shall be based on building types in applicable zone as
set out for the zoning districts in Table 25.22.030 (1). See definitions and housing
types in PMC Chapter 25.15.
Table 25.22.030 (1)
Home Type
Minimum Lot Size (,SQFT
Per Unit
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
SFDU — Detached
4,000
3,000
2,500
2,000
SFDU - Attached
3,500
2,000
1,500
1,250
Duplex, Triplex
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,500
Multifamily
Dependent on Comprehensive Plan Density, Site Design
and Parking
Requirements.
(3) Lot size averaging shall be allowed when in accordance with PMC
21.20.070
(4) The permitted number of dwelling units or lots shall be determined as
follows:
(a) The maximum density of each zoning district shall be the maximum
number of dwelling units allowed per gross area of an acre, excluding
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accessory dwelling units. Maximum density shall be expressed as a ratio
(e.g., three (3) dwelling units per acre).
(b) The minimum lot size shall not determine maximum density.
Maximum density shall not be exceeded, except as allowed by the
provisions of PMC Chapter 25.155 Density Increase.
(c) Gross area is the total sum area of the property line to property line,
including easements, and wetlands, streams, shorelines, and other critical
areas. The required critical area buffers and all leery recorded private
access easements shall not be subtracted from the gross acre for the purpose
of dwelling unit calculations.
(d) When calculations result in a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded
down to the nearest whole number as follows:
1. Fractions of one-half (0.5) or above shall be rounded up; and
2. Fractions below one-half (0.5) shall be rounded down.
(e) In the event that the applicant can clearly demonstrate that due to
environmental and/or physical constraints on the subject lot that the
minimum density cannot be achieved, the minimum density requirement
shall not be applied.
M The minimum and maximum density shall be as set out in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
25.22.040 Lot Dimensions.
This section applies to all permitted housing ypes in the applicable zones.
(1) Where multi -unit developments occur, they shall have at least one public
street frontage. For shared driveways (e.g. triplexes, townhomes), frontage shall
be measured from the public street only for the lots abutting the street. Rear lots
accessed by a shared driveway are not required to have street frontage.
(2) Minimum lot width shall be the same as minimum lot frontage.
(3) Minimum lot frontage and lot width in each applicable zone by building
types shall be in accordance with Table 25.22.040(1).
(4) Depth.
(a) SFDU-Detached, Duplex, and Triplex lots may have a lot with a
depth to width ratio up to 3:1 when located in Medium Density Residential,
High Density Residential, or Mixed Residential/Commercial land use
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 17
(b) SFDU-Attached lots may have a lot with a depth to width ratio up
5
(c) Multifamily lots shall not have a maximum depth.
Table 25.22.040(1): Minimum Lot Frontage and Lot Width by Zoning Districts
Minimum Site Frontage & Width (FT)
Home Type
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
SFDU —
Detached
40'/ DU
30' / DU
30' / DU
30' / DU
SFDU - Attached
35'
20'
20'
20'
Duplex, Triplex
50'
40'
30'
30' / Lot
Multifamily
Detached
60'
40'
40'
30'
Multifamily
Attached
40' Minimum dependent on Comprehensive Plan density, Site design and parking
requirements. Not permitted in cul-de-sac or dead end.
25.22.050 Setbacks
This section applies to all permitted housing types and residential accessory
buildings in the applicable zones.
(1) Residential building setback shall be in accordance with Table 25.22.0500 )
and the standards that follow:
(a) Front yard setbacks are measured from the lot line, except for when
the sidewalk is built upon the property, then the setback is measured from
the edge of the sidewalk.
(b) Residential accessory buildings have the same setbacks in Table
25.22.050(1), except as follows:
i. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens must be at
least 10' from any property line and must be located behind the rear
line of the dwelling.
(c) Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are exempted from this section
and are subject to the regulations contained in Chapter 25.161.
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Table 25.22.050(1): Building Setbacks
HOUSING & ACCESS TYPE
Building Setbacks
Front
Rear
Alley /
Private
drivewa
Side
• SFDU — Detached
• Duplexes & Triplexes
• SFDU Attached
• Multifamily that are accessed
15' for living
15'
15' for
living
area and
5'
area / 20' for
garage
5' for
gee
directly from public streets
• SFDU — Attached
• Multifamily with shared driveway
12' (1)
15'
15' for
living
area and
5 (2)
and parking located in the rear of
development, or accessed via
5' for
ag rage
al le a
Accessory Structure(3)
Same as
housing unit
5'
0' / 5' for
5'
ara e
with
vehicle
doors
parallel
to alle
(1) Attached Multifamily or mixed use buildings permitted without a minimum
setback if abutting a sidewalk 8' or wider and has garage or parking located on the back
or side of the site. A 5' landscaping buffer setback is required when abutting sidewalks
below 8'
2 The attached side of an Attached SFDU may be built Lip to the property line.
(a) Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens may not exceed 6' in
height nor 30 square feet in size.
(b) Accessory DwellingUnits nits (ADUs) are exempted from this section and
are subject to the regulations contained in Chapter 25.161.
25.22.060 Height and Lot Coverage.
For all permitted housing types in the applicable zones. Building height and lot
coverage shall be according to Table 25.22.060 (1).
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Table 25.22.060(1): Building height and Lot Coverage
Building Heijpzht & Lot Coverage Maximum
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
Rome Type
Bldg
Lot
Coverage
Bldg.
Height
Lot Coverage
Bldg.
Hei ht
Lot Coverage
Bldg.
Height
Lot Coverage
Heig
ht
SFDU -
Detached
35'
60%
35'
60%
lu-
60%,
60%
SFDU —
Attached
35'
60%
35'
Dependent on
40'
Dependent on
40'
Dependent on
Multifamily
25'
60%
�5'
25,
25,
—
Detached
Comprehensive
Comprehensive
Comprehensive
Plan Density.
Plan Density,
Plan Density.
Site Regs and
Site Regs and
Site Re —as and
Parking
Requirements.
Parking
Requirements.
Parking
Requirements.
Multifamily
35'
60%
45'
45'
45'
Attached
Accessory
Building
15'
Per Home
15'
Per Home Type
15'
Per Home Tyne
15'
Per Home Type
Tyne
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Section 10. That Chapter 25.45 entitled "R-1 Low Density Residential District" of the
Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.45
R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
25.45.010
Purpose.
25.45.020
Permitted uses.
25.45.030
Permitted accessory uses.
25.45.040
Conditional uses.
25.45.050
Development standards.
25.45.010
Purpose.
25.45.010 Purpose.
The R-1 low density residential district is established to provide a low to medium
density residential environment compliant with the Comprehensive Plan land use
density table in PMC 25.215.015. Certain public facilities and institutions may also
be permitted, provided their nature and location are not detrimental to the intended
low to medium density residential environment. [Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 3354 §
2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.010.]
25.45.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses hallbe pefmitted in the p , this* �-All housing types
permitted in Section 25.22.020 Zone District Standards are permitted in this zone.
(84- Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the use of vacant
property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 3731 § 9, 2005;
Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.020.]
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 21
25.45.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-1
low density residential district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in PMC 25.15.090, provided they
do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area; except on lots that are
12,000 square feet or more the height may be increased by three feet and the area
may increase by 200 square feet. On lots over 12,000 square feet in area detached
residential garages in excess of 18 feet in height may be permitted by special permit
based upon the review criteria listed in PMC 25.200.080 and 25.200.090.
(2) Home occupations, as defined by PMC 25.15.100.
(3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor
area and 15 feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in PMC
25.15.210, shall be permitted.
(4) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only; provided, however, such
accommodations shall not exceed two persons in.a single-family dwelling. One off-
street parking space, per room, must be provided in addition to the requirement set
forth under PMC 25.185.170(5).
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not
exceed three dogs and three cats.
(6) Family day care homes in conformance with Chapter 388-73 WAC as now
existing and as amended and Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(7) Accessory dwelling units in conformance with Chapter 25.161 PMC.
(8) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one
single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of dogs, cats, rabbits, and chicken hens,
provided such number of animals does not exceed three dogs and/or three cats,
and/or three rabbits and/or three chicken hens, the total number of animals not to
exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to roam or fly to other
properties; roosters are not allowed.
(9) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(10) Community/amenity buildings for multifamily complexes. [Ord. 4575 § 8,
2022; Ord. 4144 § 4, 2014; Ord. 4110 § 11, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 8, 2011; Ord. 3688
§ 4, 2004; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.030.]
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 22
25.45.040 Conditional uses.
In addition to the unclassified uses listed in Chapter 25.200 PMC, the following
uses may be permitted by special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship.
(2) Public libraries and municipal office buildings.
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds.
(4) Fire department station houses.
(5) Day-care centers and preschool centers.
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in PMC 25.200.020.
[Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 4110 § 11, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §
25.28.040.]
25.45.050 Development standards.
(1) The dimensional standards for this zone, including setbacks, density,
maximum building height, and lot coverage, are set out in Chapter 25.22 Zone
District Standards.
,I
..
y
,,-
.,.
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 23
(Q) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(73) Parking and driveways: See Chapter 25.185 PMC;
(84) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC; and
(45) Ri--ideiitial Site and building design standards See PMC 25. #-65 44)0175.
[Ord. 4575 § 8, 2022; Ord. 4040 § 4, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 9, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 10,
2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.28.050.1
Section 11. That Chapter 25.60 entitled "R-2 Medium Density Residential District" of
the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.60
R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
25.45.010
Purpose.
25.60.010
Purpose.
25.60.020
Permitted uses.
25.60.030
Permitted accessory uses.
25.60.040
Conditional uses.
25.60.050
Development standards.
25.60.010 Purpose.
The R-2 district is established to provide a medium density residential environment
compliant with the Comprehensive Plan land use density table in PMC 25.215.015.
The R-2 district is intended to allow for a gradual increase in density between low
and high density residential districts. [Ord. 4575 § 9, 2022; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999;
Code 1970 § 25.34.010.]
25.60.020 Permitted uses.
The f l , ing o shall bt pefmittedinthe R-2districTAll housing types
permitted in Section 25.22.020 Zone District Standards are permitted in this zone.
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 24
(3) Zefe lot line dwellings
i�
(4) Multa..lo le„ollry .�
(6) T-Fi .lexes
(9?- Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the uses of vacant
property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 4575 § 9, 2022; Ord. 3731 § 13, 2005;
Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.34.020.]
25.60.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-2
district:
(1) Detached single-family residential garages, as defined in PMC 25.15.090,
provided they do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area. On lots
over 12,000 square feet in area detached residential garages in excess of 15 feet in
height and/or increase in floor area of up to 200 square feet may be permitted by
special permit based upon the review criteria listed in PMC 25.200.080 and
25.200.090.
(2) Home occupations as defined by PMC 25.15.100.
(3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor
area and 15 feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in PMC
25.15.210, shall be permitted.
(4) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals does not
exceed three dogs and three cats.
(5) Family day care homes in conformance with Chapter 388-73 WAC as now
existing and as amended and Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only; provided, however, that
such accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a single-family dwelling.
One off-street parking space per room must be provided in addition to the
requirement set forth under PMC 25.185.170(5).
(7) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(8) Accessory dwelling units in conformance with Chapter 25.161 PMC.
(9) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one
single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of up to three rabbits or three chicken hens
for personal use, provided the total number of animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits,
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 25
and chicken hens) does not exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed.
(10) Community/amenity buildings for multifamily complexes. [Ord. 4575 § 9,
2022; Ord. 4144 § 5, 2014; Ord. 4110 § 14, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 14, 2011; Ord. 3354
§ 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.34.030.]
25.60.040 Conditional uses.
In addition to the unclassified uses listed in Chapter 25.200 PMC, the following
uses may be permitted by special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship.
(2) Public libraries and municipal office buildings.
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds.
(4) Fire department station houses.
(5) Day-care centers and preschool centers.
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in PMC 25.200.020. [Ord. 4575 § 9, 2022; Ord.
4110 § 5, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.34.040.]
25.60.050 Development standards.
(1) The dimensional standards for this zone, including setbacks, density
maximum building height, and lot coverage, are set out in Chapter 25.22 Zone
District Standards.
Minimum lot -areet
(3) Density. All developments shall be eempliant with the Gempfehen&ive-Plan
land use density table in PN4G 25.215.015. in addition, one dwelling unit per 5,000
squaf:e feet of let area is required for- all single family detae-hed dwellings and 4,00-0
squafe �� of lot area is fequifed for- all multiple dwellings, deplexes, twe family
dwellings, triplexes, eatiftyar-d apaAments, and zero lot line dwellings, except as
pro.,idea i ri,.,pte- 25.161 nMr
toff_ 0:_-r1 -ir4,ttsiC e a *•, i� ,�.;�., .dl.,,e11
de4e.4- irod by ...,.a ing and setb ek ements.
Ordinance - Amending PMC - 25 "Zoning" - 26
lip
Pit.
buildings, -
(72) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC.
(83) Parking and driveways: See Chapter 25.185 PMC.
(94) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC.
(105) Residential Site and buildin>; design standards: See PMC 25.1-65.100175.
[Ord. 4575 § 9, 2022; Ord. 4445 § 2, 2019; Ord. 4110 § 14, 2013; Ord. 4040 § 7,
2012; Ord. 4036 § 15, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 14, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2,1999; Code 1970
§ 25.34.050.]
Section 12. That Chapter 25.65 entitled "R-3 Medium Density Residential District" of
the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.65
R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
25.65.010
Purpose.
25.65.020
Permitted uses.
25.65.030
Permitted accessory uses.
25.65.040
Conditional uses.
25.65.050
Development standards.
25.65.010 Purpose.
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 27
The R-3 district is established to provide a medium density residential environment
compliant with the Comprehensive Plan land use density table in PMC 25.215.015.
The R-3 district is intended to allow for a gradual increase in density between low -
and high -density residential districts. [Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Code 1970 §
25.36.010.]
25.65.020 Permitted uses.
4#e- t6llewing uses shall be pefmitted in theR 3 -diset—All housing types
permitted in Section 25.22.020 Zone District Standards are permitted in this zone.
r��v v urnzi v 'ellings.
(3) Zero lot line
/ 4 l R J-4;..l o A,,,al
(5)
(7) r.,,,,4yar-,1 r,,..t., ePA-s
W 1
'n Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the uses of vacant
property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord. 3731 § 15, 2005;
Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.020.]
25.65.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-3
district:
(1) Detached single-family residential garages, as defined in PMC 25.15.090,
provided they do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area. On lots
over 12,000 square feet in area detached residential garages in excess of 15 feet in
height and/or increase in floor area of up to 200 square feet may be permitted by
special permit based upon the review criteria listed in PMC 25.200.080 and
25.200.090.
(2) Home occupations as defined by PMC 25.15.100.
(3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor
area and 15 feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in PMC
25.15.210, shall be permitted.
(4) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not
exceed three dogs and three cats.
(5) Family day care homes in conformance with Chapter 388-73 WAC as now
existing and as amended and Chapter 25.150 PMC.
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 28
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided such
accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a single-family dwelling. One off-
street parking space per room must be provided in addition to the requirement set
forth under PMC 25.185.170(5).
(7) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(8) Accessory dwelling units in conformance with Chapter 25.161 PMC.
(9) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one
single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of up to three rabbits or three chicken hens
for personal use, provided the total number of animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits,
and chicken hens) does not exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed. [Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022;
Ord. 4144 § 6, 2014; Ord. 4110 § 15, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 16, 2011; Ord. 3354 § 2,
1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.030.]
25.65.040 Conditional uses.
In addition to the unclassified uses listed in Chapter 25.200 PMC, the following
uses may be permitted by special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Churches and similar places of worship.
(2) Public libraries and municipal office buildings.
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds.
(4) Fire department station houses.
(5) Day-care centers and preschool centers.
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in PMC 25.200.020. [Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord.
4110 § 15, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.040.]
25.65.050 Development standards.
(1) The dimensional standards for this zone, including setbacks, density,
maximum building height, and lot coverage, are set out in Chapter 25.22 Zone
District Standards. Minimum lot area.4380-sgaaf!eze
(2) One single family dwelling shall be pefmitted per- lot. Mtihiple dwellings shall
be pefmitted based on the density standards in subseetion (3)-44jc:
(3) Density. All developments shall be eempliant with the Coffl.jpr-ehensive-Nan
land a lei 4G2521�1c l ,di' a �1
rmi tea' �z �-r�niecrc�a�iroi�®irx�c'�.x'vre�raseT� ' i I � I ' 1` ,
squarefeet ofareafequ«01 tom«ingle1 a 3 000 o vk
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 29
(83) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC.
( ) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC.
(4-95) es al Site and I i lding design standards: See PMC 25.
[Ord. 4575 § 10, 2022; Ord. 4456 § 1, 2019; Ord. 4445 § 3, 2019; Ord. 4110 § 15,
2013; Ord. 4040 § 8, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 17, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 16, 2005; Ord. 3354
§ 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.36.050.]
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 30
Section 13. That Chapter 25.70 entitled "R-4 High Density Residential District" of the
Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.70
R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
25.70.010
Purpose.
25.70.020
Permitted uses.
25.70.030
Permitted accessory uses.
25.70.040
Conditional uses.
25.70.050
Development standards.
25.70.010 Purpose.
The R-4 district is established to provide a high -density residential environment
compliant with the Comprehensive Plan land use density table in PMC 25.215.015.
Lands within this district generally may contain multiple dwellings and multifamily
structures. [Ord. 4575 § 11, 2022; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.38.010.]
25.70.020 Permitted uses.
All housing types permitted in Section 25.22.020 Zone District Standards are
permitted in this zone. The f ll.,.. ing uses shall be ro,..nitte ..ithin the n 4 dist iet-
(1) Single family dwellings with an attaAed ADU-.
(2) Two family dwell
V 'nelude single family dwellings without an
ADU).
(6) Triplexes
(9) New faetnfv assembled homes.
(-9-) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the uses of vacant
property for gardening or fruit raising. [Ord. 4575 § 11, 2022; Ord. 3731 § 17, 2005;
Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.38.020.]
25.70.030 Permitted accessory uses.
The following uses shall be permitted as accessory to a permitted use in the R-4
district:
(1) Detached single-family residential garages, as defined in PMC 25.15.090,
provided they do not exceed 15 feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area. On lots
over 12,000 square feet in area detached residential garages in excess of 15 feet in
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 31
height and/or increase in floor area of up to 200 square feet may be permitted by
special permit based upon the review criteria listed in PMC 25.200.080 and
25.200.090.
(2) Home occupations as defined by PMC 25.15.100.
(3) Storage buildings cumulatively not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor
area and 15 feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in PMC
25.15.210, shall be permitted.
(4) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not
exceed three dogs and three cats.
(5) Family day care homes in conformance with Chapter 388-73 WAC as now
existing and as amended and Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(6) The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided such
accommodations shall not exceed two persons in a single-family dwelling. One off-
street parking space per room must be provided in addition to the requirements set
forth under PMC 25.185.170(5).
(7) Family home preschool in conformance with Chapter 25.150 PMC.
(8) Accessory dwelling units in conformance with Chapter 25.161 PMC.
(9) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one
single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of up to three rabbits or three chicken hens
for personal use, provided the total number of animals (including dogs, cats, rabbits,
and chicken hens) does not exceed six; in all cases, animals shall not be allowed to
roam or fly to other properties; roosters are not allowed. [Ord. 4575 § 11, 2022;
Ord. 4144 § 7, 2014; Ord. 4110 § 16, 2013; Ord. 4036 § 18, 2011; Ord. 3354 § 2,
1999; Code 1970 § 25.38.030.]
25.70.040 Conditional uses.
In addition to the unclassified uses listed in Chapter 25.200 PMC, the following
uses may be permitted by special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Churches and other places of worship.
(2) Public libraries and municipal office buildings.
(3) Public and private schools, public parks and playgrounds.
(4) Fire department station houses.
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(5) Day-care centers and preschool centers.
(6) Unclassified uses as listed in PMC 25.200.020. [Ord. 4575 § 11, 2022; Ord.
4110 § 16, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.38.040.]
25.70.050 Development standards.
11 The dimensional standards for this zone. including setbacks, densit
maximum building height, and lot coverage, are set out in Chapter 25.22 Zone
District Standards.
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(�2) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC.
(93) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC.
(94) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC.
(195) Residential Site and building design standards: See PMC 25.165.100175
[Ord. 4575 § 11, 2022; Ord. 4456 § 2, 2019; Ord. 4445 § 4, 2019; Ord. 4110 § 16,
2013; Ord. 4040 § 9, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 19, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 18, 2005; Ord. 3354
§ 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.38.050.]
Section 14. That Chapter 25.165 entitled "Use Regulation" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows with Section 25.165.100 repealed:
Chapter 25.165
USE REGULATIONS
Sections:
25.165.010
Purpose.
25.165.020
Permitted land uses.
25.165.030
Accessory buildings.
25.165.040
Repealed.
25.165.050
Adult entertainment establishments.
25.165.060
Caretaker's residence.
25.165.070
Communication towers.
25.165.080
Wireless communication facilities.
25.165.090
25.165 00
Compost boxes/piles.
design
25.165.110
—_ idential standara!,
Relocation of existing site -built dwellings.
25.165.120
Hazardous waste.
25.165.130
Natural resource uses.
25.165.140
Outdoor shops and sales.
25.165.150
Pawnshops and secondhand shops.
25.165.160
Consignment stores.
25.165.170
Thrift shops.
25.165.180
Tattoo parlor.
25.165.190
Temporary structures.
25.165.200
Vehicle -related uses.
25.165.205
Electric vehicle battery charging stations.
25.165.210
Wineries.
25.165.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish supplemental development standards
which qualify or supplement, as the case may be, the district regulations contained
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 34
in this title. The supplemental development standards are intended to assure land
use compatibility and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the
community. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.010.]
25.165.020 Permitted land uses.
Table 70-1 *, Permitted Land Uses, is incorporated as part of this section as a
reference guide and is inserted at the end of this chapter. The land uses listed in
Table 70-1 are designated as permitted by right (P), accessory (A) or requiring a
conditional use permit (CUP). [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.020.]
* Code Reviser's Note: Table 70-1 is on file in the City Clerk's office.
25.165.030 Accessory buildings.
Accessory buildings shall not be permitted on a parcel prior to the existence of a
principal use. The following standards shall apply to all accessory buildings in
residential districts:
(1) Roofing materials must be compatible and similar in relation to the primary
structure; and
(2) Exterior siding must be compatible and similar in relation to the primary
structure.
(3) In no case shall a detached garage have more square footage than the
principal building and shall not be higher than the principal building. [Ord. 3688 §
5, 2004; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.030.]
25.165.040 Repealed by Ord. 4575. 25.165.050
25.165.050 Adult entertainment establishments.
(1) An adult entertainment facility shall not be permitted to locate in any zoning
district other than the general business district (C-3), the light industrial district (I-
1), the medium industrial district (I-2), and the heavy industrial district (I-3);
(2) No adult entertainment facility shall operate, and the same is prohibited
from operation, within 1,320 feet of the nearest property line of the following:
(a) Any residential zoning area;
(b) Any public or private primary or secondary school;
(c) Any church, synagogue, temple, mosque or other place of worship;
(d) Any library, public playground or park;
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(e) Any public or private preschool or nursery school;
(f) Any commercial day care facility.
(3) No adult entertainment facility shall operate within 750 feet of the nearest
property line of any other adult entertainment facility. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.70.050.]
25.165.060 Caretaker's residence.
In the commercial and industrial districts, a caretaker's residence may be permitted
by special permit as an accessory use, provided the following circumstances are
demonstrated by the applicant:
(1) The caretaker's residence is solely intended to provide security for the
established principal permitted use of the property;
(2) The caretaker's residence is within a commercial or industrial area with less
than 40 percent of parcels within the surrounding vicinity, defined as a 300-foot
radius from the site, being developed. The term "developed" shall mean a parcel
containing at least one permitted structure or land use with a current City of Pasco
business license;
(3) The residential structure, limited to motor homes, travel trailers or truck
campers, will be located on a parcel at least two times the size of the caretaker's
residence; and
(4) A special permit granted for a caretaker's residence may be reviewed
annually upon written request of owners of property within 300 feet of such
residence or upon written request of the City Building Official.
(5) The special permit shall be reviewed administratively and biennially to
determine if the surrounding vicinity within a 300-foot radius is at least 40 percent
developed. If the area is at least 40 percent developed, the caretaker's residence
shall be removed from the site within one year of the review date. [Ord. 4496 § 5,
2020; Ord. 4110 § 26, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.060.]
25.165.070 Communication towers.
(1) Communication towers as defined in PMC 25.15.050 are permitted in all
residential districts for noncommercial purposes, provided:
(a) Such structures and appurtenances shall not be located in the
required front yard or in front of the front line of the dwelling or principal
building;
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(b) Such structures shall not exceed a height of 10 feet within a required
side or rear yard;
(c) Such structures shall not exceed a height of 80 feet within the rear
yard setback area; and
(d) Not more than one such structure per lot or parcel shall exceed a
height of 30 feet. [Ord. 3734 § 1, 2005; Code 1970 § 25.70.070.]
25.165.080 Wireless communication facilities.
Wireless communication facilities are permitted under the following conditions:
(1) Such structures shall be permitted in all industrial or C-3 zoning districts,
provided the location is 500 feet or more from a residential district. Any location
closer than 500 feet requires special permit approval.
(2) Such structures may be permitted by special permit in all other zoning
districts, provided said structures are:
(a) Attached to or located on an existing or proposed building or
structure that is higher than 35 feet; or
(b) Located on or with a publicly owned facility such as a water
reservoir, fire station, police station, school, county or port facility.
(3) All wireless communication facilities shall comply with the following
standards:
(a) Wireless facilities shall be screened or camouflaged by employing
the best available technology. This may be accomplished by use of
compatible materials, strategic location, color, stealth technologies, and/or
other measures to achieve minimum visibility of the facility when viewed
from public rights -of -way and adjoining properties, such that a casual
observer cannot identify the wireless communication facility.
(b) Wireless facilities shall be located in the City in the following order
of preference:
(i) Attached to or located on buildings or structures higher than
3 5 feet;
(ii) Located on or with a publicly owned facility;
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(iii) Located on a site other than those listed in subsections (3)(a)
or (3)(b) of this section.
(c) If an applicant chooses to construct a new freestanding wireless
communication facility, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant to
show that a wireless communication facility located on a higher order of
preference site cannot reasonably be accommodated. The City reserves the
right to retain a qualified consultant, at the applicant's expense, to review
the supporting documentation for accuracy.
(4) All applications for building permits must be accompanied by verification
of approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) and any other state or federal requirements for
tower design and location. Additionally, all tower construction plans must be
designed and stamped by a licensed professional engineer.
(5) All wireless communication facilities shall be removed by the facility owner
within six months of the date the facility ceases to be operational or if the facility
falls into disrepair. [Ord. 3734 § 2, 2005; Code 1970 § 25.70.075.]
25.165.090 Compost boxes/piles.
Compost boxes or piles are permitted in rear yards only as accessory uses in any
residential zoning district, provided they are maintained in such a manner so as not
to be a nuisance and are located at least five feet from any adjoining property. [Ord.
3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.080.]
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25.165.110 Relocation of existing site -built dwellings.
Existing site -built dwellings may be relocated to a new location without meeting
the provisions of PMC 25.165.100, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The dwelling must be relocated to a lot on which the dwelling meets all
other requirements of the zoning district; and
(2) The value of the dwelling being relocated must not be less than 100 percent
of the average assessed value, as determined by the records of the County Assessor,
of improvements on surrounding lots in the same and adjacent blocks. [Ord. 3731
§ 24, 2005; Code 1970 § 25.70.095.]
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25.165.120 Hazardous waste.
(1) No person, firm, or corporation shall use any parcel(s), lot(s), or tract(s) of
land for disposal of "dangerous" or "extremely hazardous" waste (chemical) as
defined by Chapter 173-303 WAC; or
(2) For any operation involving radioactive material greater than one curie in a
sealed form, or any radioactive material in a nonsealed form, but excluding any
place of medical practice, except upon a permit granted by the Hearing Examiner
applied for in the manner prescribed by Chapter 25.200 PMC, the Hearing
Examiner shall, in addition to the requirements of Chapter 25.200 PMC, also
consider the location of the proposed use, the zoning regulations, the threat to the
public health, safety or welfare, the effect on surrounding property values and
development, reclamation of property, and the suitability of the property for the use
proposed; and
(3) Uses or activities that process or dispose of medical wastes as defined by
Chapter 173-303 WAC are required to obtain a special permit following the
procedures of Chapter 25.200 PMC. [Ord. 4496 § 6, 2020; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999;
Code 1970 § 25.70.100.]
25.165.130 Natural resource uses.
(1) Mineral Extraction. Mineral extraction, quarrying, rock crushing or related
activities such as a premix plant may be permitted in any zone, on approval of a
special permit and as provided in this title; the excavation and sale of sand and
gravel, clay, shale, or other natural mineral deposits (except topsoil) for the
quarrying of any kind of rock formation shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) In case of an open excavation or quarry, there shall be a substantial
fence with suitable gates completely enclosing the portion of the property
in which the excavation is located and such fence shall be located at all
points 40 feet or more from the edge of the excavation or quarry.
(b) Whenever production in any area used as a gravel pit, sand pit, clay
pit, or quarry shall have been completed, then all plants, buildings,
structures and equipment shall be entirely removed from such property and
stockpiles shall be removed or back -filled into the pit within one year after
such completion. When production shall have been completed, then the
owner shall take such measures to rehabilitate the area as deemed
reasonable by the City Engineer and/or as required in the special permit. A
reclamation bond or surety may be required.
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(c) Concrete and asphalt batch plants may be located in the I-2 (medium
industrial) zone by special permit and are permitted uses in the I-3 (heavy
industrial) zone.
(2) Agricultural Uses.
(a) All existing agricultural uses (limited to existing acreage) occurring
within any zoning district of the City of Pasco, where not expressly
permitted by this code, shall be deemed a lawfully established
nonconforming agricultural use.
(b) The production of alfalfa or pasture grasses on acreage of any size
shall be considered permitted uses within all zoning districts.
(3) Stripping of Topsoil. No person, firm or corporation shall strip, excavate or
otherwise remove topsoil for sale or for use other than on the premises from which
the same shall be taken, except in connection with the construction or alteration of
a business on such premises, in which an excavation could be incidental thereto.
[Ord. 4110 § 26, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.110.]
25.165.140 Outdoor shops and sales.
Where the business of selling merchandise is permitted under this title, such
business shall be within an enclosed structure meeting the requirements for the
particular type of occupancy. An enclosed structure shall mean a building or similar
established structure, but shall not mean a vehicle or other device capable of readily
being removed from the premises. The requirements of this section shall not apply
to businesses selling merchandise in the following situations:
(1) Where there is specific authorization by this code that clearly permits the
conducting of the business outside an enclosed structure, but only to the extent
clearly permitted;
(2) Where there is specific authorization by this code that permits a business to
be conducted and such business by its very nature must be conducted outside an
enclosed structure, but only to the extent that it must be so conducted;
(3) Where the merchandise is of such size as to render it impractical to contain
the merchandise within a building or is of a character that does not readily
deteriorate when exposed to the elements;
(4) Where the merchandise is plants, shrubbery, or trees growing or cut;
(5) When the merchandise being sold is on the same premises, or adjoining
premises, or on a premises within 200 feet of the premises from which a business
is conducted from within an enclosed building, and the operator of the business
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 41
conducted within an enclosed building has control of and is responsible for the use
of the premises;
(6) Where the merchandise is fruits, vegetables, berries, butter, eggs, fish, milk,
poultry, meats, or any farm products or edibles raised, caught, produced, or
manufactured in any place in this state by the person selling the merchandise; and
(7) Where the merchandise is food or liquid refreshment being sold for
immediate consumption. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.120.]
25.165.150 Pawnshops and secondhand shops.
Pawnshops and secondhand dealers as defined in PMC 25.15.180 and 25.15.210,
exclusive of consignment stores and thrift shops as defined in PMC 25.15.050 and
25.15.220, are prohibited from operating in the C-2 (central business district), C-1
(retail business district), BP (business park district), O (office district), C-R
(regional commercial) and any residential zoning district. Pawnshops and
secondhand dealers are permitted to operate in the C-3 (general business district)
zone and I-1 (light industrial district) zone; provided, however, that no new
pawnshops and secondhand dealers licenses shall be issued to an establishment
located closer than 1,000 feet from an existing pawnshop, consignment store, thrift
store or secondhand dealer. All business activities of pawnshops and secondhand
dealers located in the C-3 (general business district) zone shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed structure. [Ord. 4066 § 4, 2012; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999;
Code 1970 § 25.70.130.]
25.165.160 Consignment stores.
(1) Consignment stores, as the term is defined in PMC 25.15.050, may operate
in the C-1 (retail business district) and C-2 (central business district) zones;
however, no new consignment store may locate closer than 1,000 feet from an
existing consignment store, thrift store, or pawnshop; and
(2) Consignment stores may operate in the C-3 (general business district) and
in the I-1 (light industrial district) zones; however no new consignment store may
locate closer than 1,000 feet from an existing consignment store, thrift store, or
pawn shop; and
(3) All business activities of consignment stores located in the C-1 (retail
business district), C-2 (central business district), and C-3 (general business district)
zones shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure. [Ord. 4066 § 5,
2012; Code 1970 § 25.70.131.]
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25.165.170 Thrift shops.
(1) Thrift shops, as the term is defined in PMC 25.15.220, may operate in the
C-1 (retail business district) and C-2 (central business district) zones upon issuance
of a special permit, as per the requirements found in Chapter 25.200 PMC;
however, no new thrift shop may locate closer than 1,000 feet from an existing
consignment store, thrift store, or pawn shop; and
(2) Thrift shops may operate in the C-3 (general business district) and in the I-
1 (light industrial district) zones; however, no new consignment store may locate
closer than 1,000 feet from an existing consignment store, thrift store, or pawn
shop; and
(3) All business activities of thrift shops in the C-1 (retail business district), C-
2 (central business district), and C-3 (general business district) zones shall be
conducted entirely within an enclosed structure. [Ord. 4066 § 6, 2012; Code 1970
§ 25.70.132.]
25.165.180 Tattoo parlor.
Tattoo parlors, as defined in PMC 25.15.220 are prohibited from operating in the
C-2 (central business district), the C-1 (retail business district), the BP (business
park district) zone, the O (office district) zone, the C-R (regional commercial) zone,
and any residential zone. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.140.]
25.165.190 Temporary structures.
Temporary structures, which may include a motor home, travel trailer or truck
camper, may be permitted administratively by the Community and Economic
Development Director in all commercial and industrial districts when it can be
found:
(1) The structure is needed to provide temporary housing for an existing
licensed business that is being remodeled to such an extent that the existing business
structure would be unsafe or unhealthy to occupy.
(2) The structure is needed to provide temporary housing for an existing
licensed business that is be reconstructed after damage by fire or other causes.
(3) The structure is needed to provide security for a site during construction or
remodeling.
Temporary structures permitted under this section shall not be required to comply
with the special permit process as identified in PMC 25.200.040. Temporary
structures permitted under this section must, however, be located on the same
property as the structure that was damaged is being remodeled, repaired or
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 43
constructed. A temporary structure permitted under this section must also be
located so as not to create a nuisance or hazard for adjoining properties and the
community in general.
In granting approval of a temporary structure under the provisions of this section,
the Community and Economic Development Director may impose conditions
necessary to minimize adverse impacts.
Temporary structures permitted under this section must be promptly removed
within 30 days of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the remodel, repair
work or construction and shall not remain on -site for more than 180 days. A renewal
period extending this time frame may be approved by the Community and
Economic Development Director. [Ord. 4110 § 26, 2013; Ord. 3465 § 1, 2001;
Code 1970 § 25.70.145.]
25.165.200 Vehicle -related uses.
(1) Any building to be used as an auto body shop, as defined in PMC 25.15.030,
shall have a spray paint room or spray paint booth which complies with the
requirements of the International Fire Code and/or International Building Code;
(2) Inoperable vehicles, as defined in PMC 25.15.240, are permitted within the
R-T, R-S-20, R-S-12, R-S-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RFA-1/1-A districts and on
all nonconforming residential uses in other districts subject to the following
conditions:
(a) Only one inoperable vehicle may be stored outside of a fully
enclosed building on the property, as an accessory use to a dwelling unit.
(b) The inoperable vehicle stored outside shall not be stored upon a
public right-of-way or in the front or side yard areas of the property, and
shall not conflict with other residential requirements, such as off-street
parking and lot coverage.
(c) The trunk of the outside inoperable vehicle shall be removed or
locked at all times it is unattended, and the unattended vehicle shall be
completely enclosed within a six-foot fence, which is fully sight obscuring.
(d) All vehicle parts not properly installed upon a vehicle shall be stored
inside a fully enclosed building, except that parts may be stored within the
outside inoperable vehicle.
(3) In the C-3 and 1-1 zoning districts, inoperable vehicles, as defined in PMC
25.15.240, and vehicle parts, tires and accessories that are not readily movable and
for immediate sale shall be stored or parked behind screening as provided by PMC
Ordinance — Amending PMC — 25 "Zoning" - 44
25.180.040(1)(d). [Ord. 4121 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §
25.70.150.]
25.165.205 Electric vehicle battery charging stations.
(1) Purpose. To establish "electric vehicle infrastructure" (EVI) regulations for
the City to allow EVI and to meet the intent of RCW 35A.63.107 requiring the city
to allow EVI in all zones except for residential zones or for resource use.
(2) Definitions.
"Battery charging station" means an electrical component assembly or cluster or
component assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric
vehicles, which meet or exceed any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by
Chapter 19.28 RCW or as it may be amended and consistent with rules adopted
under RCW 19.27.540 or as it may be amended.
"Battery electric vehicle (BEV)" means a type of electric vehicle (EV) that uses
chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. As with other electric
vehicles, BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers instead of internal
combustion engines (ICES) for propulsion. Sometimes, all -electric vehicles are
referred to as BEVs (although a plug-in hybrid vehicle is also a battery electric
vehicle).
"Battery exchange station" means a fully automated facility that will enable an
electric vehicle with a swappable battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the
depleted battery with a fully charged battery through a fully automated process,
which meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter
19.27 RCW or as it may be amended and consistent with rules adopted under RCW
19.27.540 or as it may be amended.
"Charging levels" means the electrical force, or voltage, at which an electric
vehicle's battery is recharged. Levels 1, 2, and 3 are the most common EV charging
levels, and include the following specifications:
(a) Level 1 is considered slow charging. It requires a 15- or 20-amp
breaker on a 120-volt AC circuit and standard outlet. This level of charging
can fully recharge a BEV between eight and 32 hours and a plug-in hybrid
vehicle (PHEV) between three and 15 hours.
(b) Level 2 is considered medium charging. It requires a 40-amp to 100-
amp breaker on a 240-volt AC circuit. This level of charging can fully
recharge a BEV between four and six hours and a PHEV between one and
two hours.
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(c) Level 3 is considered fast charging. It requires a 60-amp or higher
dedicated breaker on a 480-volt or higher three-phase circuit with special
grounding equipment. Level 3 charging uses an off -board charger to
provide the AC to DC conversion, delivering DC directly to the car battery.
Charging time ranges from 25 to 40 minutes for BEVs and less than 20
minutes for PHEVs.
"Electric motorcycle," also referred to as an e-motorcycle, means a two- or three -
wheeled vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical energy
from the grid, or an off -board source, that is stored on board for motive purpose.
"Electric vehicle" means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively,
on electrical energy from the grid, or an off -board source, that is stored on board
for motive purpose. "Electric vehicle" includes:
(a) Battery electric vehicle (BEV);
(b) Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV);
(c) Neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV);
(d) Medium -speed electric vehicle; and
(e) Electric motorcycles.
"Electric vehicle charging station" means a public or private parking space located
together with a battery charging station which permits the transfer of electric energy
(by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other storage device in an electric
vehicle. An electric vehicle charging station is permitted as an accessory use to any
principal use. However, only a private battery charging station is permitted in a
residential neighborhood.
"Electric vehicle infrastructure" where permitted means structures, machinery, and
equipment necessary and integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery
charging stations, rapid charging stations, and battery exchange stations.
"Electric vehicle parking space" means any marked parking space that identifies
the use to be exclusively for an electric vehicle.
"Medium -speed electric vehicle" means a self-propelled, electrically powered four -
wheeled motor vehicle, equipped with a roll cage or crush -proof body design,
whose speed attainable in one mile is more than 25 miles per hour but not more
than 35 miles per hour and otherwise meets or exceeds the federal regulations set
forth in 49 C.F.R. 571.500.
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"Neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV)" means an electric vehicle that is capable of
traveling at a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour.
"Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV)" means a hybrid with high -capacity battery that
can be charged by plugging it into an electrical outlet or charging station. Such
vehicles can store enough electricity to significantly reduce their petroleum use
under typical driving conditions.
"Rapid charging station" means an industrial grade electrical outlet that allows for
faster recharging of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels, which
meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.28
RCW` or as it may be amended and consistent with rules adopted under RCW
19.27.540 or as it may be amended.
(3) Design Criteria.
(a) Number Required. The number of required EV charging stations is
pursuant to the Washington State Buildinu Code. WAC 51-50 or as
No-
(b) Generally. Location and layout of electric vehicle parking is
expected to vary based on the design and use of the primary parking lot. It
is expected flexibility will be required to provide the most convenient and
functional service to users. Standards and criteria should be considered
guidelines and flexibility should be allowed when alternatives can better
achieve objectives for provision of this service.
(c) Signage to Identify. Each charging station space should be posted
with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging
purposes. Days and hours of operation should be included if time limits or
tow away provisions are to be enforced by the owner.
(d) Directional Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking
lot entrance and at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists
to the charging station space(s).
(e) Maintenance. Charging station equipment should be maintained in
all respects, including the functioning of the charging equipment.
(f) Accessibility. Where charging station equipment is provided within
an adjacent pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or accessible
route to the building entrance, charging equipment should be located so as
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to not interfere with accessibility requirements of WAC 51-50-005 or as it
may be amended.
(g) Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate
site lighting should also be provided unless charging is for daytime purposes
only.
(h) Notification of Station Specifics. Information on the charging
station must identify voltage and amperage levels and time of use, fees,
and/or safety information.
(4) Construction of Chapter. None of the standards herein shall have the effect
of precluding the siting of electric vehicle infrastructure in areas where that use
is allowed. [Ord. 4526 § 3, 2021.]
25.165.210 Wineries.
The following standards must be met or exceeded:
(1) Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage of any kind, except wine storage, is
prohibited unless such storage is completely screened from public view by an
opaque screening device. Screening visible from public rights -of -way and less
intense zoning districts shall be constructed of brick, decorative concrete, natural
stone, decorative masonry or cedar fencing material. Screening shall be constructed
and maintained at a sufficient height to visually screen all stored materials;
(2) Utility Areas. All areas of the property used for loading and unloading
purposes, trash receptacles, transformers and utility purposes shall be visually
screened as provided in subsection (1) of this section;
(3) Landscape and Buffering. In addition to the landscape provisions of Chapter
25.180 PMC, the Hearing Examiner may require additional landscape features to
ensure that the proposed winery will be in harmony with and not impair the value
of present and future development of adjacent lands. The spacing of shade trees in
all buffer areas shall not be greater than 30 linear feet. Buffer area trees shall be a
caliper size of one and one-half inches at the planting;
(4) Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be directed on site so as not to
interfere with the comfort and repose of adjoining property owners; and
(5) Building Design. The exterior of all structures shall be constructed of brick,
natural stone, exposed aggregate, decorative concrete, stucco, cedar siding or lap
siding as approved by the Hearing Examiner. Roofing materials may consist of
composition shingles, standing rib or delta rib, baked enamel metal roofs, or
alternate as approved by the Hearing Examiner. [Ord. 4433 § 6, 2019; Ord. 3354 §
2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.70.160.]
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Section 15. That Section 25.170.030 Development on existing lots of record, as part of
Chapter 25.170 titled "Nonconforming Uses" of the Pasco Municipal Code, shall be and hereby is
amended and shall read as follows:
25.170.030 Development on existing lots of record.
in any , my pefmitted oor-mayefeetedexisting
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deemed to the lot size -requtiements-of this -title, pfovided all aEjaeent E)r
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lot legally created that does not conform to the current minimum area, minimum
frontage, or minimum width requirements established under the zone in which the
lot is located is considered a nonconforming lot. A structure containing a
conforming use may be built on any nonconforming lot; provided, that the
applicable dimensional standards including setbacks, lot coverage and building
height as required in this title are met.
Section 16. That Chapter 25.175 entitled "Site design standards" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.175
SITE AND BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections:
25.175.010 Purpose.
25.175.020 Yards.
25.175.030 Building height exceptions.
25.175.035 Corner residential lots.
25.175.040 Business entrances on residential streets.
25.175.050 Garage entrances.
25.175.060 Site drainage.
25.175.065 Site and building entrances for residential buildings.
25.175.070 Frontage Design
21.175.080 Site and Building entrances for residential buildings
25.175.090 Open space and landscaping.
25.175.100 Utilities and service areas.
25.175.110 Residential building height, bulk and scale.
25.175.120 Exceptions
25.175.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish certain basic development requirements
in order to realize the community's goals and objectives. These are minimum
standards which must be met to assure land use compatibility and promote public
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health, safety and welfare. Further, it is the purpose of this chapter to achieve
particular objectives, including, but not limited to, the following_
(1) Ensure attractive, functional residential development to meet the cit y's
housing needs.
(2) Provide prominent, welcoming and clearly defined entrances to the site and
to buildings to allow developments to be easily visible and accessible from the
street, and provide wayfinding features.
(3) Enforce the physical and visual connection between the buildings, streets,
and open space in order to create a safe, lively and pedestrian -friendly environment.
(4) Enhance the streetscape environment to foster a safe streetscape for all users
regardless of abilities, including �people driving, walking, biking, or taking transit.
(5) Provide open space that is safe and usable for the residents, landscaped in a
way that enhances visual and environmental quality of the neighborhood
(6) Ensure personal safety and security, and establish lighting Ming that is compatible
with the development, and reduce adverse impact of lighting to the surrounding
areas.
(7) Minimize visual and other impacts of waste and service handling facilities;
ensure that utilities such as carports, storages, mailboxes, trash receptacles, electric
and mechanical equipment don't create any physical and visual hazard for the
residents.
(8) Allow for flexibility of development while maintaining compatibility within
the City's various neighborhoods.[Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.74.010.]
25.175.020 Setbacks.
(1) Variable Yard Requirements. The City Council, on recommendation of the
Planning Commission, and after a public hearing held by the Planning Commission,
may establish a building line along certain streets throughout certain zones or
throughout certain natural areas, other than the setback requirements as established
herein, when it is found that to do so will protect public health, welfare and safety;
(2) Where any setback is required, no building shall be hereafter erected, altered,
or placed in the setback, except:
building, ,
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plaeed so that any portion thefeef shall be nearer- to the ffont pr-opefty line than th-e
dirt. nee indie ted by the depth of the ,- front ya-.a .moti
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(a) Eaves, cornices, belt courses, and similar ornamentation may project
pinto the setback\ ;: not more than two feet;
(b) Steps, platforms, and open porches may extend into the rear yard
setback, but not more than four feet,
(3) 0-.4—An open or enclosed porch shall be considered part of a building in the
determination of the front yard setback and lot coverage;
( ) Where two contiguous corner lots, or two lots separated only by an
alley, form the entire frontage between two parallel streets and there is
erected a solid six-foot fence, permitted accessory buildings may be located
not closer than five feet from the property line along the street on which there
is a solid six-foot fence. This reduced setback shall not apply to garages or
accessory buildings higher than 10 feet.
(db) Where two contiguous corner lots form the entire frontage between
two parallel streets, the front yard along the common flanking street shall be
reduced to 15 feet. This reduction shall not apply to garages that are accessed
from the flanking street.
( ) Within the R-S-20, R-S-12, R-S-1, ' i '- P 2- and R-1-A/A2
districts, where the front yard of a lawfully existing structure is less than that
required for the district in which the structure is located, alteration or
enlargement of said structure may be permitted, but shall not further reduce
the existing front yard dimension or be located closer than 15 feet from the
front property line, whichever is the most restrictive;
(Y) Within the R-S-20, R-S-12, R-S-1, and R-1-A/A2
districts, where the front yards provided for lawfully existing structures upon
the majority of lots within the same block front and on the same side of the
street are of less depth than required by the applicable district regulation, the
minimum front yard requirement for the remaining unoccupied lots within
the same block front and on the same side of the street shall be reduced to a
depth not less than the average front yard dimension provided by said
existing structures, but in no case shall the front yard depth be less than 15
feet.
( ) Handicapped access ramps may encroach within the front yard
setback of all residential zoning districts, provided such ramps are built to
the Washington State Building Code standards. The ramps must also be
constructed and finished to complement the dwelling with respect to finishes
and construction materials and must be built in a workmanlike manner.
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(5) Commercial Yard Exception Requirements. Where a lot in a commercial
district abuts or adjoins a front, side or rear yard in a residential district, any building
on the commercial lot shall conform to and meet the front, side or rear yard setbacks
in the adjoining residentially zoned lot;
(6) Residential Yards in Commercial Districts. Nonconforming residential uses
in commercial or industrial districts must maintain residential setbacks as provided
in PMC 25.45.050; and
(7) Vision Triangle. No building, wall, fence or other structure higher than 36
inches above curb grade shall be placed in a C-3 or I-1 district within any vision
triangle, the equal legs of which are formed by lines measured 20 feet along the
property line from the intersection of two streets, or 15 feet from the intersection of
a street and alley. [Ord. 3603 § 1, 2003; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 §
25.74.030.]
25.175.030 Building height exceptions.
(1) Exceptions to Height Regulations. Chimneys, water tanks, penthouses,
towers, scenery lofts, elevators, bulkheads, stacks, ornamental casting towers,
monuments, steeples, cupolas, domes, false mansards, and similar structures and
necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected to any height not exceeding the
cross -sectional area of 20 percent of the ground floor.
(2) The above exceptions shall not apply to structures within the designated
airport zones. [Ord. 4110 § 27, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.74.040.]
25.175.035 Corner residential lots.
(1) All housing units with multiple frontages shall have design features on all
street sides in accordance with PMC 25.175.070 Frontage Design.
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(2) Multi -family buildings at corner locations shall treat the corner with
landscaping features, plazas, or other design features. Such features may be counted
as part of the required open space by the development.
(3) Vehicular access shall be in accordance with the standards under 25.175.075,
Site and building entrances for residential buildings.
25.175.040 Business entrances on residential streets.
Where a residential district is bounded by a portion of a business district, any side
street extending through such residential district into such business district shall not
be used for any business purpose. A business structure erected in a business district
shall face and open upon the street set aside for business purposes. [Ord. 3354 § 2,
1999; Code 1970 § 25.74.050.]
25.175.050 Garage entrances.
No public garage for more than five motor vehicles shall have an entrance or exit
for motor vehicles within 50 feet of a residential district. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.74.060.]
25.175.060 Site drainage.
All storm drainage shall be retained on site and eontfolled by way of ,a,.,,;. age
swales, df:y wells, Fr-eneh dfains of other- means as appfoved by the City and
meet all standards of the most current adopted Stormwater Management Manual for
Eastern Washington. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.74.070.]
25.175.070 Frontage Design.
(1) All sides of a residential building fronting a public or private street or a
public park, must not be a blank wall and must be treated with a combination of the
following at a minimum of every 15 feet:
(a) transparent windows and/or doors.
(b) articulating and or modulation of the facade.
(2) Residential buildings shall be oriented to public streets.
(3) A minimum of 30 square feet of glazing must be on the portion of the
dwelling facing the street. Dwellings with less than 32 square feet of glazing must
contain covered porches with a minimum of a four -foot overhang.
25.175.080 Site and building entrances for residential buildings.
(1) Building entrances must be prominent and clearly visible from the street.
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(2) Vehicular and pedestrian accesses to the building entrance(s) shall be
provided from the public street. Pedestrian access to the site from the fronting street
shall be emphasized with landscaping, special paving, signage or similar features.
(3) The main entrance to multifamily buildings shall be emphasized through
landscaped entryqpproaches consistent with the building design and theme, by the
use of modulation to emphasize indentation or protrusion of that portion of the
building containing the entrance, or by the inclusion of porte-cochere or other
covered entry methods.
linear and hidden staircases and corridors must be avoided.
(5) The main entry door(s) of all single-family dwellings must face the street on
which the dwelling is addressed.
(6) All entry porches/landing areas must be constructed as an integral part of the
dwelling architecture.
25.175.090 Open space and landscaping.
(1) Multifamily developments with four to nine units shall provide usable
recreation and/or open space on site at least equal to 100 square feet per unit.
(2) Multifamily developments with ten units or more shall provide usable
recreation and open space on -site subject to the following:
(a) The open space shall include a mix of active and passive recreation
opportunities, such as playgrounds, courtyards, gazebos, walkways, benches,
etc.
(b) Open space shall be, a minimum of 800 square feet in area plus 50
s.f. for each additional unit over ten.
(c) Indoor amenities such as community rooms, rooftop decks, etc.
accessible to all residents can be counted as part of this requirement.
(d) Outdoor open space and children's play area must be clearly visible
and accessible from the dwelling units on the site.
(e) All landscaping elements in the development shall be maintained by
the Homeowner's Association or property owner.
(3) Single-family attached, single-family detached, duplexes, and triplexes shall
provide usable open space at least equal to 100 square feet per unit. Such space shall
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not contain steep slopes. Usable open space is intended to accommodate human
activity such as outdoor eating, gardening, toddler play, lounging, or similar uses.
25.175.100 Utilities and service areas.
(1) Service areas (loading docks, trash dumpsters, electrical panels etc.) shall be
located or screened to avoid negative visual, auditory (noise), olfactory or other
physical impacts on the street environment, residents of the project and adjacent
residentially zoned or residentially developed properties.
(2) Garbage dumpsters must be screened on at least three sides.
(3) Screening material shall be selected consistent with the design of the project.
Screening shall be constructed of masonry heavy -gauge metal or decay -resistant
composite wood. Deviation from this requirement must prove that proposed
screening will meet consistency with the overall project design. Chain link or plastic
slat fences shall not be allowed.
(4) Roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be located and screened so the
equipment is not visible from the ground level of adjacent streets or properties. The
color of roof mounted equipment and the exposed color of the roof should be
matched to minimize visual impacts when equipment is visible from high
elevations nearby. Roof -mounted mechanical equipment must not exceed the City
of Pasco Noise Ordinance. Prior to final occupancy, maximum decibel readings
must be provided to the City Building Department.
(5) Pedestrian -scaled lighting or other measures shall be used to enhance
security.
(6) Placement of utility meters shall be in less visible locations of the buildings
and according to the City codes.
25.175.110 Residential building height, bulk and scale.
(1) All foundation walls must be poured concrete or masonry block, or
equivalent industry standard building material;
(2) All dwellings must be permanently connected to foundations, and must meet
seismic and wind loading standards for Franklin County, Washington;
(3) No more than 12 inches of foundation wall can be exposed on the walls
facing a street;
(4) All siding must be durable materials, such as brick, masonry, stucco, vinyl,
exterior -grade wood, or exterior -grade composites, each with a lifespan of at least
20 years under normal conditions;
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All siding must extend below the ton of the foundation in order to cover the
top of the foundation
(6) All trim materials around windows, doors, corners, and other areas of the
dwelling must be durable and not subject to deterioration;
25.175.120 Exceptions.
Exceptions to the site and building design standards contained in this chapter may
be granted through the permit process based upon review of the criteria listed
in PMC 25.200.080. [Ord. 4358 § 1, 2017; Ord. 4110 § 26, 2013; Ord. 3731 § 23,
2005; Code 1970 25.70.085.1
Section 17. That Chapter 25.185 entitled "Off Street Parking" of the Pasco Municipal
Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.185
OFF STREET PARKING
Sections:
25.185.010 Purpose.
25.185.020 Off-street parking and loading spaces required.
25.185.030 General provisions.
25.185.040 Central business district.
25.185.050 Existing parking facilities.
25.185.060 Location of required parking.
25.185.065 Drivewav, vehicular and pedestrian circulation standards for
residential uses.
25.185.070
Computation of required spaces.
25.185.080
Site plan required.
25.185.090
Parking lot standards.
25.185.100
Special event parking lots.
25.185.110
Handicapped parking.
25.185.120
Parking space dimensions.
25.185.130
Compact car allowance.
25.185.140
Recreational equipment parking.
25.185.150
Uses not specified.
25.185.160
Off-street loading.
25.185.170
Required off-street parking.
25.185.010 Purpose.
The provisions of this chapter are intended to ensure adequate off-street parking is
provided for all land uses to avoid or reduce traffic congestion on public streets,
increase traffic safety and reduce the visual impact of parking lots in the community.
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The purpose of parking and circulation standards is to provide safe, visible and
convenient circulation within the development, and ensure efficient internal
connectivity are available for residents and visitors within the site.
[Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.010.1
25.185.020 Off-street parking and loading spaces required.
Whenever a structure is erected or altered, there shall be provided on the same lot,
adjacent lot, or group of lots accessible off-street parking. No off-street parking or
loading spaces shall be constructed, located, relocated or modified without the
issuance of a building permit. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.020.]
25.185.030 General provisions.
(1) The off-street parking and loading facilities required by this chapter shall be
established prior to the occupancy of any new or enlarged structure;
(2) Required off-street parking spaces shall provide vehicle parking only for
residents, customers, patrons, and employees and shall not be used for the storage
of equipment or materials, or for the sale, repair or servicing of any vehicle;
(3) Any area once designated for required off-street parking shall not be used
for any other purpose unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere and a
site plan has been approved to reflect the change, or the primary use of the property
is changed to a use requiring less off-street parking;
(4) The required front yard in the single-family residential districts shall not be
used for off-street parking for five or more cars. The storage and parking of vehicles
in front yard areas of single-family properties shall be limited to that area formed
and bounded by parallel lines extending from the outer dimension of a garage,
carport, or parking slab to the right-of-way. An additional area between the nearest
side property line and the driveway of not more than 10 feet by 20 feet may be used
for additional parking. On lots with 100 feet of frontage or more, parking may be
permitted on circular drives. All primary parking areas and driveways in front yards
shall be hard surfaced, except in the R-S-20 and R-S-12 districts, driveways may be
of an all-weather surface, provided the first 20 feet from the right-of-way is hard
surfaced; and
(5) In the R-2, R-3 and R-4 residential districts off-street parking spaces for
multiple -family dwellings shall not be located in the front yard, except that a single
two-lane drive may extend through the required front yard, provided no portion of
the drive is within 10 feet of a dwelling unit entry nor five feet from any portion of
a residential structure. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.030.]
25.185.040 Central business district.
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply in the central business district as they
relate to parking spaces required; provided that all other requirements of this chapter
apply to any parking lot provided by a developer/property owner. [Ord. 3354 § 2,
1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.040.]
25.185.050 Existing parking facilities.
The following shall apply to existing parking facilities:
(1) Whenever a pre-existing building or structure, that is nonconforming with
respect to this chapter, is remodeled, enlarged, altered, reconstructed or changed in
any way by 33 percent or more of its assessed value, the requirements of this chapter
shall apply. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.050.]
25.185.060 Location of required parking.
Off-street parking facilities shall be located according to the following:
(1) For single-family and two-family dwellings, parking facilities shall be
located on the same lot or building site as the buildings they are required to serve;
(2) For uses other than those specified above, parking facilities shall not be
located over 300 feet from the buildings they are required to serve; and
(3) Off -site parking greater than 300 feet but less than 500 feet from the building
may be authorized by special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC.
(4) For multiplexes/ apartments, primary parking (open or covered) and garages
must be located at the rear or side of the lot, or must be located in areas that are less
visible or less prominent from the street. On the primary street frontage, no more
than 10% of the total parking stalls, or 35% of the street frontage, whichever is less
in length can be used for parking.
(5) For multiplexes/ apartments, parking located near the street must be screened
with a minimum of 15 ft landscaping buffer between the sidewalk and parking_
Landscabine buffer shall include trees and shrubs. See PMC 25.180.085 Residential
Site Landscaping for additional details.
(6) For multiplexes/ apartments, parking must be visible and adequately lit from
open areas, pedestrian walkways and dwelling units in order to ensure safety.
(7) Large parking lots in apartment or multi -unit developments with more than
660 liner feet of parking shall be broken into a few smaller or multiple parking lots.
[Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.060.]
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25.185.065 Driveways, vehicular and pedestrian circulation standards for
residential uses.
(1) For multifamily developments, the minimum driveway length from the
public street to the nearest parking stall shall be 15 ft.
(2) Shared driveways are allowed for up to four detached dwelling units, and for
all attached dwellingunits types.
(3) When driveways of individual dwelling units occupy more than 50% of the
lot width, developments must avoid repeated curb -cuts from public streets in order
to provide safe pedestrian movement. At least one of the following design
approaches shall be followed:
(a) Use shared driveways in order to reduce individual driveways from
the main access road
(b) Driveway access from private streets and/or alleys
(c) Place the sidewalk behind the curb -cut and with minimum 20 ft
driveway depth from the back of the sidewalk where sidewalk is continued
without slope. In this case, landscaping strip shall be placed in between
sidewalk and the street.
(4) Internal access roads connecting_parking lots and dwelling units shall be
easily identifiable.
(5) For multi -unit projects, a network of sidewalks shall be provided between
parking lots, street sidewalks, open spaces, parks, community facilities and
buildings.
(6) Minimum width of a hard surfaced walkway shall be according to the ADA
standards, the PMC, and the City's adopted City Standards and Specifications.
(7) Walkways must be adequately lit to meet the safety standards of the City.
All lighting, material and surface standards shall meet the Cites
Walkways must be maintained by the owner or owner's association.
25.185.070 Computation of required spaces.
The following rules shall apply to the determination of the number of required off-
street parking spaces:
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(1) Fraction. If the number of off-street parking spaces required in PMC
25.185.170 contains a fraction, such number shall be changed to the next higher
whole number.
(2) Mixed Uses. When different uses occupy a single structure or lot, the total
required parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements of the individual uses.
(3) Shared Uses. Owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels of land
within 300 feet of each other may share the same parking or loading area when the
hours of operation do not overlap. The owners of two or more uses, structures, or
parcels within 300 feet of each other may also share facilities concurrently; however,
the total parking requirements shall be the sum of the requirements for each
individual use. Whenever shared parking is allowed under this section, the parking
lot shall be signed so as to reasonably notify the public of the availability of use, and
spaces shall not be assigned, allocated or reserved between uses; a notarized and
recorded parking agreement shall be required for shared parking between two or
more separate tax parcels under separate ownership.
(4) Tandem Parking. Parking spaces in tandem, having a single means of ingress
and egress, shall not be counted as two off-street parking spaces for the purpose of
fulfilling the requirements of this chapter; except that, each tandem space for single-
family and two-family (duplex) dwellings shall be counted as a required parking
space. [Ord. 4110 § 29, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.070.]
25.185.080 Site plan required.
The submittal and approval of a site plan is required prior to the construction of any
parking lot. The site plan shall show the proposed development, locations, size,
shape and design of the parking spaces, curb cuts, lighting, method of on -site
drainage, adjacent streets, circulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, signage,
finished grade, landscaping, irrigation and other features of the proposed parking
lot. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.080.]
25.185.090 Parking lot standards.
All parking lots required pursuant to this chapter and those properties consisting
solely of parking development shall be designed and approved to meet the following
standards:
(1) Surfacing.
(a) Parking lots designated for customer/client parking and all parking
areas located between the right-of-way line and the face of buildings shall be
surfaced with asphalt or Portland cement concrete. Those areas out of direct
public view utilized for employee parking and service vehicle parking and
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storage, that are located behind the front yard setback or front of the building,
are exempt from the surfacing requirements.
(b) All parking not requiring hard surfacing as provided in subsection
(1)(a) of this section must be surfaced with gravel on a stable substrate.
(c) No parking lot or driveway consisting of gravel shall abut a public
street right-of-way. All driveways shall be surfaced as provided in subsection
[IXgJ of this section for a distance of five feet on each side of driveway
openings to a point 20 feet from the right-of-way line.
(2) Grading and Drainage. All parking lot drainage shall be contained on site.
Drainage facilities shall be designed according to accepted engineering standards;
(3) Border Barricades. All parking areas designed for customer/client parking
and all parking areas located between a right-of-way line and a building face shall
have curbing installed around perimeter areas and around all landscape elements;
(4) Markings. Parking stalls shall be delineated by paint or other markings as
approved by the City Engineer;
(5) Landscaping. All parking lots shall conform to the landscape provisions of
Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(6) Lighting. Parking lot lighting shall be so arranged as to not constitute a
nuisance or hazard to passing traffic, or encroach on adjoining residential properties;
and
(7) Maintenance. All parking lots shall be regularly maintained and kept free of
weeds and litter. Maintenance shall include the repair of traffic control devices,
signs, light standards, fences, surfacing materials, curbs, landscaping, and drainage
facilities. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.090.]
25.185.100 Special event parking lots.
(1) Special event parking lots used on an infrequent basis such as those
associated with seasonal play fields shall be exempt from provisions of this chapter
except PMC 25.185.090(7). [Ord. 4110 § 29, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970
§ 25.78.100.]
25.185.110 Handicapped parking.
Handicapped parking shall be designed and provided in accordance with the
International Building Code as adopted, Chapter 19.2 7 RCW and WAC 51-10-7508.
[Ord. 4110 § 29, 2013; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.110.]
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25.185.120 Parking space dimensions.
Parking stall dimensions are provided in Table 25.185.120.
Table 25.185.120. Parking Space Dimensions
All dimensions are based on a basic 9' x 19' stall
Curb
Minimum
Lot
Lot
Angle of
Stall
Length
Stall
Driveway
Width (1
Sq. Ft
Width (2
Sq. Ft.
Parking
Width
Per Car
Depth
Width
row + 1
rows +1
driveway)
driveway)
Along
8
23'
8'
12'
20'
460
28'
644
Curb
0 degrees
30 degrees
9
18'
1714"
11'
2814"
511
4518"
824
45 degrees
9
1217"
1918"
13'
3218"
420
5216"
668
60 degrees
9
1014"
21'
18'
39'
406
60'
624
90 degrees
9
9'
19'
24'
43'
387
62'
558
[Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.120.]
25.185.130 Compact car allowance.
Any parking area required by this chapter may provide parking spaces designed for
compact cars, the minimum dimensions of which shall be seven and one-half feet
in width and 15 feet in length; provided such provision does not exceed 25 percent
of the total number of parking spaces required by this chapter; and further provided,
such compact car parking spaces are identified by above -grade signs. [Ord. 3354
§ 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.130.]
25.185.140 Recreational equipment parking.
Boats, motor homes, camp trailers, travel trailer, fifth wheels, pickup campers,
utility trailers, and snowmobiles as defined herein may be stored in all yard areas
within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 districts, and only within the side and rear yards
in the R-S-20, R-S-12 and R-S-1 districts. All storage areas shall be surfaced with
all-weather materials such as asphalt, brick, stone, concrete or gravel. Additionally,
the storage and parking of said items in residential districts shall, at all times,
comply with the parking conditions in PMC 25.185.030(4). Bona fide guests of the
occupants of the premises may temporarily park on driveways for periods not to
exceed 10 days in any 60-day period. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970
§ 25.78.140.]
25.185.150 Uses not specified.
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Off-street parking requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be
determined by the City Planner based upon the requirement for similar uses. [Ord.
3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.150.]
25.185.160 Off-street loading.
Off-street loading and unloading spaces shall be required for any use requiring
frequent loading or unloading from trucks or other large vehicles:
(1) Loading Space Size. The required loading space shall be of adequate size to
accommodate the maximum number and size of vehicles simultaneously loading or
unloading at the structure. Each off-street loading space shall have the minimum
dimensions of 12 feet in width and 25 feet in length. On -site maneuvering space of
not less than 52 feet in length shall be provided adjacent to the loading dock. This
maneuvering space shall not include any area designated for off-street parking;
(2) Loading Space Location. Required off-street loading and related
maneuvering space shall be located only on the property served by the load facility.
No part of any vehicle using the loading space will be allowed to project into the
right-of-way of any public or private road; and
(3) Off -Street Loading. Schools — A driveway designed for continuous forward
flow of passenger vehicles for the purpose of loading and unloading children shall
be located on the site of any public or private school. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.78.160.]
25.185.170 Required off-street parking.
The number of off-street parking spaces for various land uses will be as follows:
Use
Required Parking
(1) Amusement and Recreation
Auditorium, exhibit halls, stadiums, and
One space
for four fixed seats based upon maximum
sports arenas
seating capacity or at least one space for every 10
lineal feet of bench seating, or places with no fixed
seating one space for every 100 square feet of floor
area
Bowling alleys
Four spaces
for each lane
Game rooms, card rooms, pool halls
One space
for each playing table, or one space for
every three machines
Gymnasiums, exercise facilities
One space
for each 200 square feet of floor area
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Horse racing tracks, speedways
One space for each four grandstand seats based upon
maximum seating capacity or at least one space for
every 10 lineal feet of bench seating
Movie theaters
One space for each four seats
Roller/ice-skating rinks
One space for each 200 square feet of skating surface
area
Swimming pools
One space for each 200 square feet of water surface
area
(2) Community Services
Churches, synagogues, temples and
One space for each four seats based upon maximum
funeral homes
seating capacity or at least one space for every 10
lineal feet of bench seatin
Convalescent homes, nursing homes,
One space for each three beds plus one space for each
congregate care facilities
two employees
Fire and police stations
One space for each 300 square feet of floor area
Hospital
One space for every five patients plus one additional
space for each staff doctor and one space for each
three employees
Library
One space for each 250 square feet of floor area
Museums, art galleries
One space for each 250 square feet of floor area
Juvenile detention centers
One and one-half spaces for each bed
3 Educational Facilities
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One and one-half spaces for each classroom or
teachin station
Middle schools
Two spaces for each teaching station
High schools
One space for each employee plus one space for each
eight students
School auditoriums
See requirements for auditoriums under amusement
Day care centers
One parking space for each employee and one space
per six children
Vocational schools, beauty schools
One parking space for each 300 square of floor area
4 Manufacturing Industries
All uses
One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
or ones ace for each employee per shift
(5) Residential
Studio or 1-bedroom dwellin s
One ace per dwellin
All other dwellings
Two spaces per dwelling
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Congregate care facilities
One space for every three beds and one space for
every two employees
6 Retail Trade and Services
General retail uses
Ones
ace for each 300 square feet of floor area
Beauty and barber shop
One space
for each 150 square feet of floor area
Financial institution
One space
for each 300 square feet of floor area
Furniture and appliances
One space
for each 600 square feet of floor area
Office buildings, medical offices
One space
for each 300 square feet on the ground
floor; One space for each 500 square feet of floor
space above or below the first floor
Motels and hotels
One space for each lodging room and one space for
every two employees
Restaurants
One space
for each 100 square feet of floor area
7 Transportation
Bus and train stations
One space
for each 400 square feet of floor area
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[Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.78.170.]
Section 18. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this Ordinance should be held to the invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause phrase or word of this
Ordinance.
Section 19. Corrections. Upon approval by the city attorney, the city clerk or the code
reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including scrivener's errors
or clerical mistakes; reference to other local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations; or
numbering or referencing of ordinances or their sections and subsections.
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Section 20. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days
after approval, passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 270' day of November,
2023.
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Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra arham, CMC Kerr Fer n Law, PLLC
City Clerk Cit orneys
Published:
12- / 3 12-0 Z13
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