HomeMy WebLinkAbout4040 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 25
DEALING WITH RABBIT HUTCHES/CHICKEN COOPS AND RUNS BEING
LOCATED WITHIN FIVE FEET OF ALLEYS 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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within _
five (5) feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley.
Property owners shall not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
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Section 2. That Section 25.24.030 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 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. 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
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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley may placed within
five (5) feet of the alley provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley.
Property owners shall not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
Section 3. 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;
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(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
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 (30) square feet in size, and must be located behind the rear line of
the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within
five (5) feet of the alley line vrovided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley.
Property owners shall not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
Section 4. 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 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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an all
may be placed within five(5)feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. Property owners shall not allow such structures to become a nuisance
due to noise or odor;
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(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 5. 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
(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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley
maybe placed within five(5) feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. 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 6. 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;
(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.
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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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley
may be placed within five (5) feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. 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 7. 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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an allev
maw placed within five (5) feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. 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.)
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Section 8. 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. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an all
may be placed within five(5) feet of the alley line ine provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley. 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 9. 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
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behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops adjacent an alley
may be placed within five(55) feet of the alley line provided there are no openings in the wall
parallel to the alley.-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.)
Section 10. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after passage
and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting of
2012.
Matt Watkins .
Mayor
A E APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra Clark Leland B.Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney
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