HomeMy WebLinkAbout4173 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. Lt 1-7:3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 DEALING WITH
MINIMUM LOT SIZES IN THE R -2 AND R -3 ZONING DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control physical development within
their borders and to ensure 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, on August 21, 2014 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider
amending the minimum lot size requirements for the R -2 Medium Density and R -3 Medium Density
zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to further the purposes of maintaining a
quality 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 PMC Section 25.34.050 be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows:
25.34.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Six
thousand (6,000) square feet;
(2) One single family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in Section 25.34.050(3);
(3) Density: One dwelling per 5,000— 6,000 square feet of lot area for single family
dwellings and 5,000 square feet of lot area for multiple family dwellings except as provided in 25.34.030
(8);
(4) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40) percent;
(5) 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 setback 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, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(b) Accessory buildings: Fifteen (15) feet.
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.75;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.78;
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.75; and
(10) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085.
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Section 2. That PMC Chapter 25.36.050 be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows:
25.36.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: Five -thaw Five
thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet;
(2) One single family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in Section 25.36.050(3);
(3) Density: One dwelling unit per x,WG 5,500 square feet of lot area for single family
dwellings and 3,000 square feet of lot area for multiple family dwellings except as provided in 25.34.030
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(4) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty (60) percent;
(5) 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 setback 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: Thirty-five (35) feet, except a greater height may be
approved by special permit.
(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;
(10) Residential Design Standards: See Chapter 25.70.085.
Section 3. That the moratorium established by Resolution 3557 and continued by
Resolution 3566, is hereby terminated.
Section 4. 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 September 15, 2014.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
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De ra lark, City Clerk
APPROV TO FORM:
Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney