HomeMy WebLinkAbout4036 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. y 6 3
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 25
DEALING WITH RABBITS AND CHICKEN HENS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical
development within their borders and ensure that the public health, safety and welfare are
maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has zoning regulations that encourage orderly
growth and development of the city, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Planning Commission's
recommendations, and has determined that to further the purpose of the comprehensive
planning and to maintain and protect the welfare of the community, it is necessary to
amend PMC Title 25,NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 25.20.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.20.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory in the R-T district:
(1) Accessory dwellings;
(2) Home occupations (see definition in Section 25.12.220);
(3) Ranch and farm buildings appurtenant to an agricultural use and agricultural uses
(limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040, except that the keeping of animals shall be
permitted on parcels consisting of at least ten thousand (10,000) square feet over and
above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the parcel;
and
(4) Uses incidental and customary to a permitted use. (Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.);
(5) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals does not exceed three
dogs and three cats;
(6) For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than 22,000 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. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens, such as rabbit
hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any property line, may
not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and must be located
behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such structures to
become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
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Section 2. That Section 25.22.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.22.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory to a permitted use in the R-S-20 suburban district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200, provided they do not
exceed the height of 18 feet and are no larger than 1,200 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding 480 square feet of gross floor area and fifteen feet in
height; provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted.
For each additional 20,000 square feet of lot area, the gross floor area of storage sheds
can be increased by 400 square feet;
(4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040, except that the keeping of
animals shall be permitted on parcels consisting of ten thousand (10,000) square feet over
and above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the
parcel;
(5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be allowed for each full ten
thousand square foot increment of land over and above an area equal in size to 12,000
square feet set aside for the dwelling on the same parcel; provided that all barns,
barnyards, chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from
a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any adjoining or abutting property held
under separate ownership; and provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not
exceed 2 animal units;
(6) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals does not exceed three
dogs and three cats;
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and PMC Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Accessory dwellings. (Ord. 3688 Sec. 1, 2004; Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
,(9) For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than 22,000 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. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens, such as rabbit
hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any property line, may
not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and must be located
behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such structures to
become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
Section 3. That Section 25.22.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.22.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Twenty thousand
(20,000) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provide in 25.22.030 (8);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40) percent;
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(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks;
(a) Front: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(b) Side: Ten(10) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Twenty-five (25) feet.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet.
(5) Maximum building height;
(a) Principal building. Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 4, 2005; Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 4. That Section 25.24.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.24.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory to a permitted use in the R-S-12 suburban district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200, provided they do not
exceed 18 feet in height and 1,200 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding 260 square feet of gross floor area and fifteen feet in
height; provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, shall be permitted.
For each additional 12,000 square feet of lot area the gross floor area of storage sheds can
be increased by 260 square feet;
(4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040, except that the keeping of
animals shall be permitted on parcels consisting of ten thousand (10,000) square feet over
and above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the
parcel;
(5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be allowed for each frill ten
thousand square foot increment of land over and above an area equal in size to 12,000
square feet set aside for the dwelling on the same parcel; provided that all barns,
barnyards, chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from
a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any adjoining or abutting property held
under separate ownership; and provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not
exceed 2 animal units;
(6) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals does not exceed three
dogs and three cats;
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Accessory dwellings. (Ord. 3688 Sec. 2, 2004; Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(9) For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than 22,000 square feet and
containing only one single-family dwelling unit, the keeping of dogs, cats, rabbits, and
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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. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens, such as rabbit
hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any property line, may
not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and must be located
behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such structures to
become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
Section 5. That Section 25.24.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.24.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Twelve thousand
(12,000) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provide in 25.24.030 (8);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40)percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a)Front: Twenty-five (25) feet.
(b) Side: Ten(10) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Twenty-five (25) feet.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five(5) feet.
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085 (Ord. 3731 Sec. 6, 2005; Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 6. That Section 25.26.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.26.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory to a permitted use in the R-S-1 suburban district:
(1) Detached residential garages as defined in Section 25.12.200, 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 3 feet and the area may increase by
200 square feet;
(2) Home occupations as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding 200 square feet of gross floor area and fifteen feet in
height;provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430, will be permitted;
(4) Agricultural uses (limited), as defined in Section 25.12.040, except that the keeping of
animals shall be permitted on parcels consisting of ten thousand (10,000) square feet over
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and above an area equal in size to 12,000 square feet set aside for the dwelling on the
parcel;
(5) One animal unit (as defined in Section 25.12.065) shall be allowed for each full ten
thousand square foot increment of land over and above an area equal in size to 12,000
square feet set aside for the dwelling on the same parcel, provided that all barns,
barnyards, chicken houses, or corrals shall be located not less than twenty-five feet from
a public roadway and not less than ten feet from any adjoining or abutting property held
under separate ownership, and provided said number of chickens, fowl or rabbits does not
exceed 2 animal units;
(6) The keeping of dogs and cats provided such number of animals does not exceed three
dogs and three cats;
(7) Family day care home in conformance with WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(8) Accessory dwellings. (Ord. 3688 Sec. 3, 2004; Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(9) For lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet but less than 22,000 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. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken hens, such as rabbit
hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any property line, may
not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (3O) square feet in size, and must be located
behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such structures to
become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
Section 7. That Section 25.26.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.26.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Ten thousand
(10,000) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provided in 25.26.030 (8);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40)percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Principal building: Ten (10) feet.
Accessory structures: Five feet, provided the accessory structure is located behind
the rear building line.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley,the setback shall be five (5) feet.
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Twenty-five (25) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b)Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
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(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 8, 2005: Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 8. That Section 25.28.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.28.030 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 Section 25.12.200, 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 3 feet and the area may increase by
200 square feet;
(2) Home occupations, as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of gross floor area and
fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430,
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 roomer, must be provided in addition to the requirement set forth
under Section 25.78.170(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 WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(7) Accessory Dwellings. (Ord. 3688 Sec. 4, 2004; Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(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.
Section 9, That Section 25.28.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.28.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Seven thousand two
hundred(7,200) square feet
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provide in 25.28.030 (7);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40)percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any
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property line, may not exceed six (6) feet in height and thin (y 30) square feet in size, and
must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor;
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Twenty-five (25) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085 (Ord. 3731 Sec. 10, 2005; Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 10. That Section 25.30.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.30.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory to a permitted use in the R-1-A District;
(1) Detached residential garages, as defined in Section 25.12.200, provided they do not
exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations, as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of gross floor area and
fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as define in Section 25.12.430, 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 roomer, must be provided in addition to the requirement set forth
under Section 25.78.170(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 WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(7) Accessory Dwellings. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 11, 2005; Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(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 chickens for personal use, 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;
Section 11. That Section 25.30.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.30.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Seven thousand two
hundred (7,200) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provided in 25.30.030 (7);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40)percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet
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(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling, but not less than
ten (10) feet.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any
property line, may not exceed six (6) feet in height and thi (rte 30) square feet in size, and
must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor;
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Twenty-five (25) feet.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78; and
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75. (Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 12. That Section 25.32.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.32.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory to a permitted use in the R-IA2 District;
(1) Detached residential garages, as defined in Section 25.12.200, provided they do not
exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations, as defined in Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of gross floor area and
fifteen feet in height, provided no container storage, as define in Section 25.12.430, 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 roomer, must be provided in addition to the requirement set forth
under Section 25.78.170(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 WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66; and
(7) Accessory dwellings. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 12, 2005; Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(8) On lots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet and containing only one single-family
dwelling unit, the keeping of dogs, and cats, rabbits, and chickens for personal use,
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;
Section 13. That Section 25.32.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.32.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Seven thousand two
hundred (7,200) square feet;
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(2) Density: One dwelling unit per lot, except as provided in 25.32.030 (7);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty(40)percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling, but not less than
ten (10) feet.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any
property line, may not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and
must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor,
(6) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Twenty-five (25) feet.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen (15) feet
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.78; and
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75. (Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 14. That Section 25.34.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.34.030 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 Section 25.12.200, provided
they do not exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of gross floor area and
fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430,
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 WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66;
(6) 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 roomer must be provided in addition to the requirement set forth under
Section 25.84.170(5); and
(7) Accessory dwellings in single family homes. (Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(8) 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,
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Section 15. That Section 25.34.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.34.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1)Minimum lot area: Five thousand
(5,000) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling per 5,000 square feet of lot area except as provided in
25.34.030 (7);
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40) percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any
property- line, may not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and
must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor•
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building: Twenty-five (25) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 14, 2005; Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 16. That Section 25.36.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.36.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following uses shall be permitted as
accessory to a permitted used in the R-3 district:
(1) Detached single family residential garages, as defined in Section 25.12.200, provided
they do not exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations as defined by Section 25.12.220;
(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of gross floor area and
fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430,
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 WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66;
(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
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roomer must be provided in-addition to the requirement set forth under Section
25.78.170(5); and
(7) Accessory dwellings in single family homes. (Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(8) 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;
Section 17. That Section 25.36.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.36.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Five thousand
(5,000) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per 5,000 square feet of lot area for single family
dwellings and 3,000 square feet of lot area for multiple family dwellings;
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty (60)percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any
property line, may not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and
must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor;
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building: Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78; and
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75;
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 16, 2005; Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
Section 18. That Section 25.38.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.38.030 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 Section 25.12.200, provided
they do not exceed fifteen feet in height and 1,000 square feet in area;
(2) Home occupations as defined by Section 25.12.220;
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(3) Storage buildings not exceeding two hundred square feet of gross floor area and
fifteen feet in height; provided no container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430,
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 WAC 388-73 as now existing and as
amended and Chapter 25.66;
(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
roomer must be provided in addition to the requirements set forth under Section
25.78.170(5); and
(7)Accessory dwellings in single family homes. (Ord. 3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
(8) 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;
Section 19. That Section 25.38.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.38.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Five thousand
(5,000) square feet;
(2) Density: One dwelling unit per 5,000 square feet of lot area for single family
dwellings and 1,500 square feet of lot area for multiple family dwellings;
(3) Lot Coverage: Sixty (60) percent;
(4) Minimum Yard Setbacks:
(a) Front: Twenty (20) feet.
(b) Side: Five (5) feet.
(c) Rear: Principal Building: Equal to the height of the dwelling.
Accessory structures. Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with vehicle
doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley twenty (20) feet. Where there is
no alley, the setback shall be five (5) feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least ten (10) feet from any
property line, may not exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty (30) square feet in size, and
must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor;
(5) Maximum building height:
(a) Principal building. Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater height may be approved by
special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen(15) feet.
(6) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(7) Parking: See Chapter 25.78; and
(8) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75;
(9) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085. (Ord. 3731 Sec. 18, 2005; Ord.
3354 Sec. 2, 1999.)
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Section 20. This ordinance shall be in frill force and effect five days after passage
and publication as required by law.
P SSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting of
,2011
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATT ST. APPR V AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark Leland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney
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