HomeMy WebLinkAbout4668A Ordinance - Amending PMC 25.127 Mixed Use District - Scrivener's ErrorsOrdinance – Amending PMC 25.20.010 and PMC 25.127 - 1
ORDINANCE NO. 4668A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 25.20.010
“ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS” AND CHAPTER 25.127 “WD
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT” REPLACING THE “WD
DISTRICT” TO “MU MIXED-USE DISTRICT.”
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, pursuant to PMC 21.05.020, has identified the benefits in
regulating the division of land within the Pasco Urban Growth Area to promote the health, safety,
convenience, comfort, urban infill, prosperity, and general welfare of the present and future
residents of the Pasco Urban Growth Area; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 4-C encourages
the development of walkable communities by increasing mixed -use developments that provide
households with neighborhood and commercial shopping opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 4-F supports
mixed-use, smart growth, and compact developments with transit and pedestrian amenities that
promote a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, in January 2021, the Pasco City Council adopted Ordinance No . 4514,
establishing a new Waterfront Development District, in collaboration with the Port of Pasco and
their efforts to develop Osprey Pointe; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan designates multiple areas of the
city with the “Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use” but not currently have a zoning
district to facilitate the intent of the land use classification; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mixed-Use District would carry out the intentions of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Mixed Residential and Commercial Land Use designation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Mixed-Use District would amend the Waterfront Development
District, be renamed the Mixed-Use District, allowing for Mixed-Use developments citywide
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment implements community visioning, public agency
plans, and addresses the regions needs for housing and walkable, complete neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SCRIVENER’S ERRORS
This Ordinance corrects Scrivener’s errors and replaces Ordinance No. 4668
See text highlighted in yellow
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Section 1. That Section 25.20.010 entitled “Establishment of zoning districts” of the
Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.20.010 Establishment of zoning districts.
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare
of the City, the City is divided into the following types of zones:
R-T District Residential Transition District
R-S-20 District Residential Suburban District
R-S-12 District Residential Suburban District
R-S-1 District Low-Density Suburban Residential District
R-1 District Low-Density Residential District
R-1-A District Low-Density Residential Alternative District
R-1-A2 District Low-Density Residential Alternative District
R-2 District Medium-Density Residential District
R-3 District Medium-Density Residential District
R-4 District High-Density Residential District
RP District Residential Park District
O District Office District
C-1 District Retail Business District
C-2 District Central Business District
C-2 Overlay District Central Business Overlay District
C-3 District General Business District
C-R District Regional Commercial District
BP District Business Park District
I-182 Overlay District I-182 Corridor Overlay District
I-1 District Light Industrial District
I-2 District Medium Industrial District
I-3 District Heavy Industrial District
WD Waterfront Development District
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MU
Mixed-Use District
Section 2. That Chapter 25.127 entitled “Waterfront Development District” of the Pasco
Municipal Code shall be and is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Chapter 25.127
Waterfront Development District Mixed-Use District
Sections:
25.127.010 Purpose.
25.127.013 Relation to other codes.
25.127.015 Terms defined.
25.127.020 Permitted uses.
25.127.030 Permitted accessory uses.
25.127.040 Conditional uses.
25.127.050 Prohibited uses.
25.127.060 Unlisted uses.
25.127.070 Development standards.
25.127.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the waterfront development (WD) district is to allow the location
of a compatible mix of commercial, residential, and recreational uses on parcels
situated close to the Columbia River waterfront and within the Osprey Pointe
property, historically owned by the Port of Pasco.
The purpose of the mixed use (MU) district is to allow the location of a compatible
and integrated mix of commercial (and office, education and government uses) with
residential uses, as established within the comprehensive plan. This zone district is
intended to provide a high level of diversity in housing types including townhouses
and flats in mid-rise buildings ranging from two to six stories to move toward the
city’s land use and housing goals and policies relating to density and a broad range
of housing types, as required under the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A
RCW. In addition, ground floor neighborhood-scale commercial and/or office uses
are encouraged to create a cohesive bike and pedestrian-oriented community.
These uses are to be designed to complement and support the nearby retail, office,
and residential uses and within close proximity to each other, located in resulting
in reduced vehicle trips and a more sustainable and convenient environment with
potential access to transit.
Furthermore, it is the purpose of this Chapter to:
(1) Create and maintain usable open spaces for the enjoyment of occupants,
employees and/or patrons;
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(2) Encourage a variety of building types including mixed-use structures, for
residential and non-residential uses;
(3) Encourage maximum efficiency in the layout of streets, use of “complete
streets” that incorporate pedestrian, bicycling, and transit options, utility network
and other improvements;
(4) Promote the sensitive treatment of significant features of the natural
environment, including vegetation, waterways and views and viewsheds; and
(5) Provide for developments that result in high quality design.
25.127.013 Relation to other codes.
(1) This chapter sets out standards for site development and as such the overlay
districts identifying area-specific standards for aesthetics and design (i.e. the
Commercial Corridors Design Standards in Chapter 25.135 PMC and the I-182
Corridor Overlay District in Chapter 25.130 PMC) do not apply to property zoned
MU.
(2) This zone is not to be considered a “residential” zone for purposes of
interpretation of other Title 25 regulations.
25.127.015 Terms defined.
“Artisan manufacturing” means small-scale businesses that manufacture artisan
goods or specialty foods. Small manufacturing production primarily focuses on
direct sales rather than the wholesale market.
“Osprey Pointe” means that geographic area situated close to the Columbia River
waterfront and within the property known as Osprey Pointe, historically owned by
the Port of Pasco.
25.127.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the waterfront development mixed-use
district:
(1) Commercial, office, educational, and government uses:
(a) All uses permitted in the “O” Office district;
(b) Artisan manufacturing, provided that such uses are intended to be
compatible with surrounding development and shall adhere to the following
requirements:
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(i) Structures shall not encompass more than 10,000 square feet
of area, and the 10,000 square foot total shall include all indoor
storage areas associated with the manufacturing operation.
(ii) Outdoor storage is prohibited.
(iii) Loading docks. Where the site abuts a residential use, the
building wall facing such lot shall not have any service door
openings or loading docks oriented toward the residential use.
(iv) Public viewing. Artisan manufacturing uses must
accommodate public viewing or a customer service space. Public
viewing shall be accomplished with windows or glass doors
covering at least 25 percent of the front of the building face abutting
the street or indoor lobby wall, allowing direct views of
manufacturing. The display area may be reduced below 25 percent
where fire-rated separation requirements restrict opening size as
determined by the building official. A customer service space
including a showroom, tasting room, restaurant or retail space may
be provided that substitutes for the exterior public viewing area.
(v) All uses shall not emit smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound,
vibration, soot, heat, glare, or light that is detectable beyond the
property line.
(c) Banks and financial institutions;
(d) Bars, taverns, and craft breweries, boutique wineries, and small-
scale distilleries and/or tasting rooms (any production of product shall be
small-scale in nature, with annual production limited to 300 barrels per year
of beer or equivalent product);
(e) Churches and similar places of worship (Osprey Pointe, only);
(f) Dancing schools;
(g) Gyms and fitness centers;
(h) Hotels and motels;
(i) Laundries/dry cleaners;
(j) Portable food vending/food trucks;
(k) Printing shops;
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(l) Public or commercial parking garages;
(m) Public markets for fresh produce and craft work;
(n) Restaurants and eating establishments, including food halls with
shared common areas;
(o) Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business and similar
services in buildings not exceeding 40,000 gross square feet, except that the
maximum areas are 80,000 gross square feet at Osprey Pointe, such as:
(i) Bakeries, retail for distribution from the premises;
(ii) Barber and beauty shops.
(iii) Bookstores, except adult bookstores;
(iv) Catering establishments;
(v) Artist and office supplies;
(vi) Florists;
(vii) Specialty retail stores;
(viii) Museums and art galleries;
(ix) Clothing, shoes and accessories, and costume rentals
(new/unused materials only);
(x) Crafts, stationery, and gift shops;
(xi) Department and drug stores;
(xii) Grocery or specialty food stores;
(xiii) Furniture and home appliance stores;
(xiv) Import shops;
(xv) Jewelry and gem shops, including custom work;
(xvi) Shoe repair shops;
(xvii) Sporting goods stores;
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(xviii) Tailor and seamstress shops;
(xix) Upholstery shops.
(p) Locksmith shops;
(q) Membership clubs;
(r) Theaters (movie or live theater);
(s) Veterinary clinics serving household pets (no boarding or outdoor
treatment facilities); and
(t) Universities, colleges, and business, professional, technical, and
trade schools.
(2) Residential uses:
(a) Specific limitations at Osprey Pointe:
(a)(i) Single-family detached dwellings may be located west of the
alignment of South Maitland Avenue at densities prescribed under
PMC 25.127.070;
(b)(ii) Attached single-family dwellings (duplexes and
townhouses) may be located east of the extension of South Maitland
Avenue, but no further than 500 feet east of the alignment of South
Oregon Avenue at densities prescribed under PMC 25.127.070; and
(c)(iii) Multifamily dwellings may be located no further than 500
feet east of the alignment of South Oregon Avenue.
(b)(iv) Short-term vacation rental uses, and Bed and Breakfasts may
be established where residential uses are allowed.
(b) Single-family dwellings (including zero-lot-line dwellings);
(c) Two-family and multiple (family) dwellings; and
(d) Recreational facilities for residents (i.e. playground, basketball
court, bocce ball court).
(3) Recreational and entertainment uses:
(a) Specific provisions at Osprey Pointe:
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(b)(i) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and
facilities (commercial or public), not to exceed fifteen acres;
(c)(ii) Marinas and marine repair facilities;
(d)(iii) Mixed-use buildings containing any combination of
residential, commercial, office, educational, and government
facilities in a single building; and
(e)(iv) Public and private parks and trails.
(b) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and facilities
(commercial or public)
25.127.030 Permitted accessory uses.
(1) Accessory dwelling units when associated with a permitted residential use;
(2) Family home childcare in conformance with WAC 170-296A-0010;
(3) Sheds not exceeding 200 square feet provided they are located in the rear
yard of residential uses or a place of business and attached to the primary structure;
(4) Private parking lots and garages meeting the development standards of this
chapter;
(5) Storage facilities accessory to multifamily dwellings for the sole use of
residents;
(6) Home occupations in accordance with PMC 25.150; and
(7) Alcoholic beverage sales; and
(8) Private streets, meeting the standards of PMC 25.127.070(14).
(9) The keeping of dogs and cats, provided such number of animals does not
exceed three dogs and three cats;
(10) Swimming pools; and
(11) Plazas, courtyard, water features (such as fountains and cascading water
features) and other outdoor gathering spaces and amenities.
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25.127.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of special permit as
provided in Chapter 25.200 PMC:
(1) Retail, wholesale, and department stores and shops exceeding a gross floor
area of 40,000 square feet (or exceeding 80,000 square feet at Osprey Pointe);
(2) Landscape gardening and storage area for equipment and materials,
provided that plants and materials are located behind a building and are not visible
from the public right-of-way or residential uses;
(3) Nursing homes and assisted living facilities;
(4) Marine gas sales;
(5) Gasoline and service stations;
(6) Drive-thru uses,; and provided that drive-through aisles shall provide
adequate on-site queuing and circulation for users (motorized and non-motorized);
(7) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and facilities (commercial
or public), exceeding fifteen acres; and
(8) Exceptions to maximum building heights listed in 25.127.070(9);
(9) Churches and similar places of worship (Not applicable to Osprey Pointe);
and
(10) Parks and recreation facilities.
25.127.050 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited in the WD MU district:
(1) All uses permitted conditionally in the I-2 Medium Industrial district;
(2) Automobile assembly, services, or repair;
(3) Vehicle rental;
(4) Tire stores;
(5) Car washes;
(6) Automobile detail shops;
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(7) Automobile sales;
(8) Auto body shops;
(9) Mini-storage facilities;
(10) Pawn shops;
(11) Card rooms and bingo parlors;
(12) Secondhand dealers – similar or like uses although not specifically listed
are also prohibited;
(13) Adult bookstores or entertainment facilities;
(14) Truck stops – diesel fuel sales;
(15) Truck terminals;
(16) Heavy machinery sales and service;
(17) Contractor’s plant or storage yards;
(18) Mobile home and trailer sales and service;
(19) Veterinarian clinics for livestock, including outdoor treatment facilities;
(20) Pharmaceutical laboratories;
(21) Industrial medical facilities;
(22) Any outdoor manufacturing, testing, processing, or similar activity;
(23) On-site hazardous substance processing and handling or hazardous waste
treatment and storage facilities;
(24) Kennels and animal boarding facilities;
(25) The manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging of cosmetics,
pharmacology, and the reducing and refining of fats and oils;
(26) Junkyards, automobile wrecking yards, scrap iron, scrap paper, or rag
storage, sorting, or baling;
(27) Cemeteries;
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(28) Recreational vehicle parks; and
(29) Outdoor storage of RVs, boats, and trailers.; and
(30) Single Room Occupancy units.
25.127.060 Unlisted uses.
All unlisted uses shall be classified as conditional uses and require a special use
permit under PMC 25.200.
25.127.070 Development standards.
(1) All structures, uses, and shoreline modifications shall comply with the City
of Pasco Shoreline Master Program (Chapter 29.15 PMC), where
applicable.
(2) Minimum Density.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 14 units/net acre average for residential portions
of the WD district Osprey Pointe (net acre excludes infrastructure, such as
roads, utility easements, stormwater infrastructure, and excludes critical
areas, and applies to the entire WD district Osprey Point rather than to
individual developments). Additionally, residential uses shall not comprise
more than 50 percent of the gross land area within the WD district Osprey
Pointe.
(c) Residential Uses: the minimum density is seven units per net acre.
For the purposes of this subsection, net acre excludes infrastructure (such
as roads, utility easements, stormwater infrastructure), excludes critical
areas, and excludes other unbuildable areas such as any required landscape
buffer areas, fire lanes and parking lots, and applies to the entire MU district
rather than to individual developments.
(3) Minimum Lot Area at Osprey Pointe.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 1,000 square feet (single family detached), 1,500
square feet per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There is no
minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings.
(4) Minimum Lot Width at Osprey Pointe.
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(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 35 feet (single family detached), 20 feet per unit
(duplex and single-family attached). There is no minimum lot width for
multifamily dwellings.
(5) Lot coverage at Osprey Pointe. Dictated by parking requirements, setbacks
and landscaping;
(6) Dimensional Standards for lots not located at Osprey Pointe. The following
standards shall apply except in cases of a Binding Site Plan or Zero Lot Line
development (in which case there are no minimums):
(a) Minimum Lot Area.
(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(ii) Residential uses: 1,000 square feet (single-family detached),
1,500 square feet per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There
is no minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(ii) Residential uses: 35 feet (single-family detached), 20 feet
per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There is no minimum
lot width for multifamily dwellings.
(c) Lot Coverage.
All other uses: Dictated by parking requirements, setbacks and
landscaping.
(6)(7) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Front.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 10 feet (single family detached and attached, and
duplexes), 20 feet (garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none for
multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings.
(7)(8) Minimum Yard Setbacks – Interior Side Yard.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
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(b) Residential uses: 5 feet (for primary structures in single family
detached and attached, and duplexes; however, the minimum yard setback
is reduced to 3 feet where fire barriers are provided for buildings), 15 feet
from other buildings (garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none for
multifamily adjacent to commercial areas, in mixed-use buildings or for
zero-lot line development.
(8)(9) Minimum Yard Setbacks – Street Side Yard and Rear.
(a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none.
(b) Residential uses: 10 feet (single family detached and attached, and
duplexes; however, the minimum setback for detached garages is 3 feet), 20
feet from other buildings (garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none
for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings.
(9)(10) Maximum Building Height.
(a) At Osprey Pointe
(a)(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses: 60 feet.
(b)(ii) Residential uses: 35 feet (single family detached and
duplexes), 40 feet (single-family attached and garden-style
apartments/ condominiums), 90 feet (multifamily adjacent to
commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings).
(b) At all other locations
(i) Commercial, office, education and government uses:
maximum 85 feet, except a greater height may be approved by
special permit.
(ii) Residential uses: maximum 15 feet for accessory buildings;
maximum 40 feet for detached single-family, duplexes; maximum
45 feet for garden-style courtyard apartments/condominiums;
maximum 90 feet for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or
in mixed-use buildings; except that in all cases a greater height may
be approved by special permit.
(iii) Nothing in this chapter precludes the use of rooftop decks or
permitted uses to be permitted on the roof provided that building
codes are met.
(10)(11)Fences and Hedges.
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(a) Fences and walls shall meet the requirements of PMC 25.180, with
the following exceptions:
i. Fences and walls shall be constructed using a combination
of natural materials such as wood, stone, or brick including those on
industrially used properties.
ii. Barbed wire and electrified fencing are prohibited on all
properties.
(11)(12) Parking and Loading.
(a) All new uses in the WD MU district must provide parking in
accordance with Table 25.127(1). The Community and Economic
Development Director may approve ratios lower than the minimum if the
new use provides bicycle parking, includes access to an improved bus stop,
or will have shared parking spaces. See subsection (d), (e), and (f) of this
section pertaining to parking reductions. The Community and Economic
Development Director shall determine parking requirements for unlisted
uses. Uses which are not listed in the table shall have parking requirements
of the nearest analogous use which is included in the table, as determined
by the Community and Economic Development Director. If the number of
minimum off-street parking spaces required in PMC 25.127(1) contains a
fraction, the number shall be rounded up if the fraction is equal to or greater
than one-half, and rounded down if less than one-half.
(b) On-street parking or off-street public parking lots may be used in
combination with dedicated off-street parking to accommodate parking
demand from individual developments.
(c) On-street and off-street public parking may be time-limited,
metered, or otherwise restricted in order to ensure that parking demand from
individual developments does not adversely impact parking availability for
the district as a whole and may be managed by either the Port (in the case
of Osprey Pointe property), City or an Association/Business Entity
(depending on public or private ownership). Parking spaces must be located
within 500 feet of the proposed use unless the use is listed under the
“Recreational and Entertainment Use” category in Table 25.127(1) in which
case parking may be located off-site, provided that if the parking facility is
under different ownership, a written agreement or lease is required. No more
than 30 percent of the minimum parking requirement for an individual use
may be on-street spaces or off-street public spaces more than 500 feet away
from the proposed use except as noted above.
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(d) Bicycle parking reduction. For every five bicycle parking spaces
provided, the number of vehicle parking spaces may be reduced by one up
to maximum of 10 percent of the minimum number of spaces otherwise
required.
(e) Bus stop Transit reduction. Where an improved, permanent bus stop
(i.e., bus shelter) is located within 1,000 feet of a use, If a site is within ¼
mile of a current, planned, or proposed public transportation facility or
service, the required number of parking stalls may be reduced by ten
percent.
(f) Shared Uses. Owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels of
land within 500 feet of each other may share the same parking area when
the hours of operation do not overlap. 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.
(g) 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.
(h) No boat, motor home, camp trailer, trailer, fifth wheel, pickup
camper, snowmobile, or utility trailer as defined in PMC Title 25 shall be
stored or maintained on any public street, right-of-way, or other public
areas.
Table 25.127(1): Number of Minimum Required and Maximum Allowed
Parking Spaces by Use in the WD MU District
Use Category Minimum Maximum
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT USES
(per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area unless otherwise specified)
Churches, places of worship, clubs, fraternal
societies
1 per 100 square
feet main
assembly area
1 per 60 square
feet of main
assembly area
Commercial lodging (hotel, motel, bed and
breakfast, short-term vacation rentals)
0.5 per room 1 per room
Educational Uses
Elementary schools 1 per classroom
and 1 per
employee
1.5 per classroom
Middle schools 1 per classroom 2 per classroom
High school 7 per classroom 10.5 per classroom
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Universities, colleges, business, professional,
technical and trade schools
0.3 per full-time
student and 0.8
per employee
0.5 per FTE
student and 0.8 per
employee
Gyms or fitness centers 3 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
5 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
Museums and art galleries 2.5 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
4 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
Offices: Administrative, Professional,
Government
2 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
when located on
the ground floor;
1 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
when located on
floors above the
ground floor
4 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area when located
on the ground
floor;
1 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area when located
on floors above the
ground floor
Portable food vendors/food trucks None required None required
Restaurants/bars/ breweries, wineries, and
distilleries
0.5 per 3 seats 1.0 per 3 seats
Retail sales and services 3 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
5 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
Wholesale sales 3 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
5 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
RESIDENTIAL USES
(per unit unless otherwise specified)
Single-family detached 1 per unit 2 per unit
Accessory dwelling units 0.5 per unit 1 per unit
Single-family attached and two-family
dwellings
1 per unit 2 per unit
Multifamily dwellings 0.75 per unit 1.5 per unit
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities 0.25 per bed 0.5 per bed
RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT USES
(per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area unless otherwise specified)
Public and private parks and trails To be determined during land use
approval process
Event entertainment (indoor or outdoor)*
*Does not apply to parking for special events
such as but not limited to concerts or
performances with conveyance options (such
1 per 8 seats 1 per 5 seats
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as shuttle buses or vans) or shared parking
within walking distance
Theaters 1 per 4 seats 1 per 2.7 seats
INSTITUTIONAL USES
(per 1,000 square feet of net floor area unless otherwise specified)
Hospitals and clinics 1 per bed or exam
room
1.5 per bed or
exam room
Police and fire stations 2 per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor
area
4 per 1,000
square feet of
gross floor area
(12)(13)Landscaping.
(a) Surface parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with PMC
25.180.070.
(b) Single-family detached and attached residences and duplexes shall
be landscaped in accordance with PMC 25.180.050(4).
(c) Single-use commercial property shall be screened in accordance
with 25.180.050(3). Commercially used property in multistory and/or
mixed-use buildings are exempt from landscaping screening requirements.
(d) No landscape areas shall contain artificial grass, trees, plants or
other artificial materials as a live vegetative substitute.
(e) There shall be at least one tree and three shrubs for every 300 square
feet of landscaped area.
(f) All landscape maintenance shall comply with the provisions of PMC
25.180.120.
(g) Road Frontage.
(i) Landscaped buffers on commercial properties adjacent to or
across a public or private street or alley from residentially zoned
properties must be a minimum of 15 feet in width and may
additionally serve as a swale for stormwater provided that at least
50 percent of the total area is vegetated. Landscaped buffers may
be substituted for with a plaza with an average minimum width of
thirty feet featuring two or more of the following features: street
trees in pits, planters that are a minimum of three feet wide and three
feet tall featuring vegetation, space for shaded outdoor seating
(permanent or non-permanent), benches, stamped concrete or
pavers, protruding awnings, planted beds, ledges for seating, public
art, monument signage, wayfinding signage; such plaza additionally
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serves to substitute for the need of any sidewalk provided that an
eight-foot wide unobstructed walking path is established and
maintained.
(ii) Landscaping in the unused portion of the right-of-way shall
match the established landscaping pattern and theme for the street.
(h) Pedestrian Walkways.
(i) Excluding pedestrian connections through parking lots,
walkways shall be landscaped their entire length. Trees shall be a
minimum of three feet from sidewalks and curbs at the time of
planting, except:
(A) where tree wells are utilized.
(B) where sidewalks exceed eight feet in width, in which
case a five-foot walking area shall be reserved.
(13)(14)Transportation.
(a) The internal transportation network of the Waterfront District
Osprey Pointe shall be designed to maximum maximize multi-modal travel
options.
(b) All transportation infrastructure shall meet the intent of the City
Complete Streets Ordinance (PMC 12.15) and comply with the
International Fire Code. Dedication of public right-of-way is not required
when private streets are used.
(14)(15)Design Standards (Transportation Osprey Pointe).
(a) Applicability. This section applies to development located at Osprey
Pointe.
(a)(b) Speed Limits: 20 MPH.
(b)(c) Sidewalk Widths:
• Residential: Minimum 6’
• Commercial/Mixed Use: Minimum: 10’
(c)(d) Local Access Streets:
• Driving Lane Minimum width: 11’
• Parking Lane Minimum width: 8’
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• Dedicated Bicycle Lane: minimum width: 5’ (where included)
(d)(e) Alleys:
• Minimum: 20’ width
(e)(f) Private Street/Lane:
(i) Private street improvements for streets providing access to
uses which are not single-family residential shall meet the standards
for Local Access Roads, at a minimum, with the exception being
that sidewalk must be present on at least one side and on-street
parking must be present on one side. This will result in a roadway
section, with curb and gutter, that measures 31' back-to-back of
curb. Street lighting will be provided per the type chosen at the
developer’s discretion.
(ii) Private street improvements for streets providing access to
single-family residential uses shall be designed to meet International
Fire Code requirements for fire apparatus, including pavement
markings and signage for “No Parking – Fire Lane.” Sidewalks are
not required when pedestrian paths are provided with a design
accommodating pedestrian circulation which is separated from
vehicle traffic movements. Streets lighting will be provided per the
type chosen at the developer’s discretion.
(iii) Private streets must not interfere with vehicle, public
transportation, or non-motorized access to public areas, and may not
preclude the connection of the transportation system.
(iv) Storm water facilities must be designed to treat and retain all
storm water on-site without any runoff entering City of Pasco right-
of-way.
(v) Every private street within the district shall be named, and
names shall be clearly posted in accordance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standard.
(16) Design Standards (Transportation).
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development located at
Osprey Pointe.
(b) All street improvements, grades, widths, construction, and design
shall comply with the standard and specifications as set forth in the City’s
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adopted Standard Specifications, except as otherwise contained in this
section.
(c) Street layout must be designed for street connectivity between
neighborhoods, be pedestrian and bicycle friendly, and promote function,
safety and aesthetics with minimum adverse environmental impact.
(d) Block Length. Blocks shall not exceed 660 feet unless no other
practicable alternative is available, as determined by CED Director.
(i) Exemptions may be permitted when one or more of the
following conditions are met:
(A) Physical characteristics preclude a block length of
660 feet or less. These conditions may include topography
or the existence of physical features, including, but not
limited to wetlands, ponds, streams, channels, rivers, lakes
or steep grades, or a resource under protection by State or
Federal law.
(B) Buildings or other existing development on adjacent
lands, including previously subdivided but vacant
lots/parcels that physically preclude a block length of 660
feet or less, considering the potential for redevelopment.
(C) Where the extension of a public street into the
proposed development would create a block length
exceeding 660 feet, the total block length shall be as close to
660 feet as possible.
(D) Where block length exceeds the provisions of this
section, a mid-block pedestrian and bicycle connection or
accessway shall be provided.
(e) Cul-de-Sac Streets. Cul-de-sacs are not permitted. However, subject
to the following, a cul-de-sac street may be allowed where the CED Director
determines that environmental or topographical constraints, existing
development patterns, legal restrictions, or compliance with other
applicable city requirements preclude a street extension. Where the city
determines that a cul-de-sac is the only reasonable option, all of the
following standards shall be met:
(i) Cul-de-sac streets shall have a maximum length of three-
hundred feet measured from their centerline intersection with the
public access street right-of-way to the turnaround.
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(ii) The cul-de-sac shall provide, or not preclude the opportunity
to later install, a pedestrian and bicycle access way between it and
adjacent developable lands.
(f) Private Streets. Private streets may be allowed subject to the
following:
(i) Private street improvements shall meet the standards for
local access roads.
(ii) An enhanced pedestrian path may be provided in lieu of
sidewalk construction where the design to accommodate pedestrian
circulation is separated from vehicle traffic movements.
(iii) Street lighting will be provided per the type chosen at the
developer’s discretion.
(iv) Private streets must not interfere with vehicle, public
transportation or nonmotorized access to public areas, and may not
preclude the connection of the transportation system.
(v) Storm water facilities must be designed to treat and retain all
storm water on site without any runoff entering City of Pasco right-
of-way.
(vi) Every private street within the district shall be named, and
names shall be clearly posted in accordance with the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standard.
(17) Building Design Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development located
at Osprey Pointe.
(b) Intent. The intent of this section is to implement the goals and
policies of the Comprehensive Plan by promoting high quality development
using aesthetically pleasing designs, creating a safe pedestrian-oriented
streetscape, and upgrading Pasco’s visual identity, and reduce the impact of
parking lots and blank walls.
(c) All buildings within a multi-building complex must achieve unity of
design through the use of similar architectural elements, such as roof form,
exterior building design and materials, colors and window patterns.
(d) All new buildings shall have exterior walls that are constructed of at
least one but not more than three of the following materials: wood, brick,
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stucco, steel, block, glass, or composite materials and shall have textured,
embossed, sculpted or painted finishes. Exterior walls must include more
than two of the following architectural features: columns, pilasters, belt
courses, brackets, arches, decorative molding, quoins and similar
architectural features. Changes in materials shall occur at inside corners
and not outside corners.
(e) All new retail buildings shall have windows, doors or display areas
that cover 50 percent of the ground floor frontage wall area (walls that face
frontage streets). Structures facing residential zones or developments are
not required to have a minimum amount of glass or display area but must
have architectural design features and/or building modulation.
(f) Pedestrian entries for all structures shall be visible from the frontage
street, driveways, and off-street parking areas. Pedestrian entries must be
emphasized through landscaped entry approaches 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.
(g) Signage affixed to the building must be no higher than the roofline
of the building.
(h) Wall-mounted electrical and mechanical equipment shall be located
on the less visible side of the building and obscured from public view.
(i) Sidewalk seating. Any food or drink establishment may provide
sidewalk seating for its customers adjacent to the place of business meeting
the following provisions:
i. Five feet of unobstructed sidewalk must be maintained at all
times for through travel.
ii. If the sidewalk is located in the Right-of-Way, the placement
of tables shall be subject to the filing of a satisfactory hold-harmless
agreement and primary liability insurance policy suitable to the City
Attorney which will indemnify the City and release it from liability.
(18) Screening Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development at Osprey
Pointe or residential development.
(b) All equipment, material or goods not housed or stored within the
primary structure shall be within a 100 percent sight-obscuring fence, wall
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or structure, with the exception that outdoor garden sales areas associated
with retail buildings must additionally incorporate false walls in the fencing
design that match or complement the architectural features of the main
building walls.
(c) Gas meters, electric service boxes and other mechanical equipment
shall be screened from public view by sight-obscuring fence, walls, or
planting materials. All equipment must remain accessible for the applicable
utility.
(19) Temporary Business Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development at Osprey
Pointe.
(b) Temporary businesses are only permitted on lots that are fully
developed with curb, gutter and sidewalk and improved with parking lots,
landscaping and buildings.
(c) Temporary businesses must be located at least 100 feet from the
property line of any residentially zoned property.
(d) Goods, wares and merchandise of any kind can only be displayed or
offered for sale from the temporary business vehicle or conveyance.
(e) Limited ancillary or accessory equipment may be utilized with a
temporary business and must be temporary in nature and easily removable,
such as coolers, umbrellas, tents, tables, and chairs. The following types of
ancillary or accessory equipment are not permitted to be used with a
temporary business, including but not limited to: benches, picnic tables,
propane tanks, awnings, carport structures, satellite dishes, recreational
equipment, amusement devices, entertainment equipment, portable or
temporary shelters, portable heaters, temporary lighting fixtures, decorative
lighting, freezers/refrigerators not located on the business vehicle, carpet,
fencing, and faux landscape elements.
(f) Signage is only permitted on the temporary business vehicle and not
on public right-of-way or in parking lots.
(g) No advertising for services, activities and products that are not
available on or from the temporary business vehicle is permitted.
(h) Temporary businesses must be located at least 25 feet from any
public right-of-way.
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(i) Temporary businesses must locate in an area of the parking lot that
will not impede fire lanes or the use of drive aisles within and around
parking lots.
(j) Required off-street parking cannot be diminished by the location
and operation of a temporary business except such parking spaces may be
used for temporary businesses on weekends or holidays.
(20) Sign Standards.
(a) Applicability. This section does not apply to development located at
Osprey Pointe.
(b) No sign shall be erected, re-erected, constructed, painted, posted,
applied or structurally altered except as provided in this section and
pursuant to the approval of the Director of Community and Economic
Development. All signs shall comply with the International Building Code
and PMC Title 17 and conform to the following.
(c) Prohibited Signs.
(i) Signs, which by coloring, shape, wording or location
resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices; and
(ii) Signs that create a safety hazard.
(d) Permitted Signs.
(i) Permanent subdivision signs or area name signs of a
permanent character at street entrances or entrances to a specific
area or development. These signs shall not exceed six feet in height;
(ii) Temporary banners, flags, pennants which are maintained in
good condition;
(iii) Contractor, architect or engineer signs that identify the
project are permitted during the period of construction;
(iv) Standard official, directional, informational, warning, or
safety signs and street signs; and
(v) Portable reader boards, flashing, movable, or moving signs
provided that such signs must not be located in view of any
residentially zoned land located within 300 feet of the sign.
(e) Nonconforming Signs.
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(i) Signs that were permanently installed and legally erected
prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall be allowed to remain in
use so long as they are continuously maintained.
(f) Relief.
(i) Where relief is sought from the provisions of this section
pertaining to signage standards, an application shall be made in the
form of a letter explaining the relief sought and the reasons therefor,
accompanied by a scaled site plan and a $100.00 fee. The complete
application shall be filed with the Director of Community and
Economic Development. Within 15 working days from the date of
receipt of a complete application, the Director of Community and
Economic Development shall issue a written decision to approve,
approve with modifications, or deny the request for relief. Any
decision of the Director of Community and Economic Development
may be appealed to the City Council if written notice of appeal,
which shall include all and exclusive reasons for said appeal, is filed
with the Director of Community and Economic Development within
10 working days from the date of the decision. In the event a written
decision is not issued by the Director of Community and Economic
Development within the required time period, the application for
relief shall automatically constitute a qualified and properly filed
notice of appeal and shall be considered by the City Council in
accordance with this section. The City Council, within 30 calendar
days from the date of filing of the appeal, shall consider the appeal
at a regular meeting thereof, but such consideration shall be limited
to the reasons included in the written notice of appeal and shall
include the written decision of the Director of Community and
Economic Development and the reasons therefor. The City Council
may affirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Director of
Community and Economic Development.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this Ordinance is held to be 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 4. 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 regulati ons; or
numbering or referencing of Ordinances or their sections and subsections.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 1st day of May,
2023.
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Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
Published: _________________________