HomeMy WebLinkAbout1203 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 1203
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE
CITY OF PASCO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT,
AND AMENDMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF R.C.W.
35-63, AND FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
Whereas the R.C.W. 35-63, empowers the city to enact a zoning ordinance and
to provide for its administration, enforcement, and amendment, and
Whereas the City Council deems it necessary for the purpose of promoting the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city to enact such an ordinance,
and
Whereas the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. 35-63, has
appointed a planning commission to recommend the boundaries of the various original
districts, and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has divided the city into districts and has
prepared regulations pertaining to such districts in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety
from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare;
to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid
undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of
transportation, wafter, sewerage, schools, parks, and public requirements, and
Whereqhe Planning Commission has given reasonable consideration, among other
things, to the character of the districts axd their peculiar suitability for
particular uses, with a view to conserving the value of buildings, and encouraging
the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has made a preliminary report and held public
hearings thereon, and submitted its final report to the City Council, and
Whereas the City Council has given due public notice of hearings relative to
zoning districts, regulations, and restrictions, and has held such public hearings,
and
Whereas all requirements of R.C.W. 35-63, with regards to the preparation of
the report of the Planning Commission and the subsequent action of the City Council
have been met:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1-1 TITLE: The title shall be known as "The Zoning Ordilnance for the
City of Pasco".
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Section 1-2 PURPOSE: For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and the
general welfare of the community, the City of Pasco hereby regulates and
restrains the height and number of stories; size of buildings and other
structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of yards,
courts, and other open spaces; the density of population; the location
and use of buildings; structures; and land for trade, industry, residence,
and other purposes.
Section 1-3 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES:-, For the purpose of promoting the public
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the City of Pasco, and
in accordance with the provisions and objectives of R.C.W. 35-63, said
city is hereby divided into the following types of zones:
1. R-1 Suburban Zone Low Density Residential District
2. R-1 Zone Low Density Residential District
3. R-2 Zone Medium Density Residential District
4. R-3 Zone High Density Residential District
5. C-1 Zone Retail Business Zone
6. C-2 Zone Central Business District Zone
7. C-3 Zone General Business District Zone
8. C -1-D Zone Designed Shopping Center Zone
9. I-1 Zone Light Industrial Zone
10. I-2 Zone Heavy Industrial Zone
Section 1-4 ZONING MAP: Said districts are bounded as shown on a map entitled,
"Zoning Map of the City of Pasco", which together with all explanatory
material thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a
part of the ordinance.
The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the
Mayor of Pasco and attested by the City Clerk of Pasco. A true copy
marked "Exhibit All shall be located in the office of the County Auditor,
and shall be final authority as to the current zoning status of land
and water areas, buildings and other structures of the city.
In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, if changes are
made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official
zoning map, such changes shall be made on the official zoning map
promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Council.
The amending ordinance shall provide that such changes or amendments
shall not become effective until they have been duly entered upon the
official zoning map.
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In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed,
or lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of
r changes and additions, the City Council may by resolution, adopt a
new official zoning map which shall supercede the prior official
zoning map.
No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or
matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedure set
forth in this ordinance. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind, by
any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this ordinance
and punishable as provided under Section 11-3 of this ordinance.
Section 1-5 RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: Where uncertainty
exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official
zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
1. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines
of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such
center lines;
2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lots shall
be construed as following such lot lines;
3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall
be construed as following city limits;
4. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed
to be midway between the main tracks;
5. Boundaries as indicated following shore lines shall be construed
to follow such shore lines and in the event of change in the
shore line shall be construed as moving with the actual shore
line; boundaries indicated as approximately following the center
lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water
shall be construed to follow such center lines;
6. Boundaries indicated as parallel'.to or extensions of features
indicated in subsections 1 through 5 above shall be also construed.
Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map
shall be determined by the scale of the map;
7. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at
variance with those shown on the official zoning map or in other
circumstances not covered by subsections 1 through 6 above, the
Board of Adjustment shall interpret the district boundaries.
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Section 1-6 APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS: The regulations set by this
ordinance within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall
apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, and
particularly, except as hereinafter provided:
1. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or
occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall
hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or
structurally altered, unless in conformity with all of the
regulations herein for the district in which it is located.
2. No building or other structuee shall hereafter be erected or
altered:
(a) to exceed the height;
(b) to accomodate or house a greater number of families;
(c) to occupy a greater percentage of lot area;
(d) to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side
yards, or other open spaces; than herein required; or in:
any other manner contrary to the provisions of this
ordinance.
3. No part of a yard, or other open spaces, or off-street parking
or loading space required about or in connection with any building
for the purpose of complying with this ordinance shall be
Included as part of"a yard, open space, or, -off-street parking
or loading space similarly required for any other building,
except as provided under Item 5, Section -9-00 in this ordinance.
4. No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance
shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum require-
ments set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective
date of this ordinance shall meet at least the minimum require-
ments established by the ordinance.
5. All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the City of Pasco
shall be classified in that zone most closely analogous to
existing city zoning at the time of the annexation.
Section 2-00 DISTRICT REGULATIONS:
Section 2-1 R-1 SUBURBAN ZONE (Lois:Density.Residential District)
Section 2-2 Site Area: The following lot area requirement shall apply in the R-1
Suburban Zone, except where a lot has less area than required in
this section as shown by any official plat on file in the office
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of the County Auditor or shown by the last conveyance or record
at the time of the passage of this title, these regulations shall
not prohibit. one (1) private dwelling and its accessory building
on such lot, provided 70% of the area of the site, excluding
easements, be left in open spaces free from structures, or shall
not prohibit one (1) two family dwelling provided 60% of the site,
excluding easements, be left in open spaces free from structures.
Section 2-3 Permitted Uses:
1. Residential dwellings
2. Public and private elementary schools, high schools, colleges,
universities, public.parks and playgrounds.
3. Fire Department Station Houses.
4. Churches where off-street parking is provided as set forth in
paragraph B, Section 9-00 of the ordinance.
5. Limited agricultural activities shall be permitted on all tracts
of land consisting of not less than one half (J) acre of
irrigated land provided that such activities shall not become of
such an intensity so as to become a nuisance as defined under
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1091 of the City of Pasco.
Section 2-4 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Private garages when located not less than 60 feet from the
front property line nor less than 20 feet from any flanking
street line, or when attached to or within a building,
2. Other customary uses and buildings.
3. Professional offices in a residence.
Section 2f5 Permitted Conditional Uses:
1. Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit as provided in
Section.7-00 of this ordinance.
(a) Churches and similar places of worship where off-street
parking is not provided are permitted when approved by
the Planning Commission.
(b). Recreation buildings or areas operated by membership clubs
for the benefit of members and not for gain.
(c) Schools not heretofore defined, public libraries, and
municipal office buildings.
(d) Cemetery, airport, recreational camp, hospital, sanitarium,
correctional institutions, and institutions for the insane.
(e) Private nursery school.
(f) Philanthropic or eleemosynary institutions.
(g) Parish house, religious education building, convent or
monastery.
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Section 2-6 Building Heights:
1. Two (2) stories or twenty-five (25) feet except that building,
heights greater than two stories or twenty-five (25) feet may
be allowed by special permit.
Section 2-7 Lot Area:
1. In the R-1 Zone, the minimum lot area is 10,000 square feet for
each dwelling unit thereon constructed.
Section 2-8 Lot Coverage:,
1. All buildings, including accessory buildings, covered breezeways,
.covered parking or loading spaces shall not cover more than
thirty (30) percent of an interior lot nor more than forty (40)
percent of a corner lot.
Section 2-9 Yard Requirement:
1. Front Yard: The front yard shall have a depth of not less than
twenty-five (25) feet which shall be measured from the proposed
right-of-way line as shown in the Comprehensive Plan. Where a
building or a structure exceeds twenty-five (25) feet in height,
the front yard shall be increased at a five to one (5-1) height of
the building, front yard ratio. temple: For each five (5) feet
in excess of the thirty-five (35) feet, the front yard shall be
increased one (1) foot.
2. Side Yard: The minimum side yard shall be ten (10) feet.
3. Rear Yard: The rear yard shall not be less than the height of the
building.
Section 2-10 RR-12000�ZONE (Low Density Residential District)
Section 2-11 Site Area: The site area is the same as for the R-1 Suburban Zone.
Section 2-12 Permitted Uses:
1. All principal uses set forth under R-1 Suburban Zone regulations
shall be permitted in the R-1 Zone, except limited agricultural
activities.
2. Roomers: The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided
however, such accomodations shall not exceed four (4) persons in
a single family dwelling. One parking space per roomer must be
provided in addition to the requirements set forth under Item A,
Section 9-00 of this ordinance.
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Section 2-13 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. All accessory uses set forth under R-1 Suburban Zone Regulations
shall be permitted in the R-1 Zone.
Section 2-14 Permitted Conditional Uses:
1. Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit as set forth
under R-1 Suburban Zone Regulations shall be permitted in
R-1 Zones.
Section 2-15 Building Heights: The building heights restrictions are the same
as those set forth under the R-1 Suburban Zone.
Section 2-16 Lot Area: In the R-1 Zone, the minimum lot area is 7,200 square feet
for each dwelling unit thereon constructed.
Section 2-17 Lot Coverage: All buildings, including accessory buildings, covered
breezeways, covered parking or loading spaces, shall not cover more
than thirty (30) percent of an interior lot nor more than forty (40)
percent of a corner lot.
Section 2-18 Yard Requirements: All yard requirements as set forth under the R-1
Suburban regulations shall apply here, except the minimum side yard
shall be reduced to five (5) feet.
Section 2-19 R-2 ZQhTE (Medium Density Residential District)
Section 2-20 Site Area: The Site Area is the same as for the R-1 Suburban Zone.
Section 2-21 Permitted Uses: All permitted uses set forth under R-1 District
Regulations shall be permitted in the R-2 Zone.
Section 2-22 Permitted Accessory Uses: All permitted uses set forth under R-1
District Regulations shall be permitted in the R-2 Zone.
Section 2-23 Permitted Conditional Uses: Uses permitted upon issuance of a special
permit as set forth under the R-1 Suburban District Regulations shall
be permitted in the R-2 Zone.
Section 2-24 Building Heights: Three (3) stories or thirty-five (35) feet except
that building heights greater than three stories or thirty-five (35)
feet may be allowed by special permit.
Section 2-25 Lot Area In the R-2 Zone, the minimum lot area shall be not less
than 3,000 square feet for each dwelling unit thereon constructed,
however; no dwelling shall be constructed upon a lot which has a width
of less than 50 feet and a depth of -.less than 100 feet, except as
provided under Section 2-20, Site Area.
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Section 2-26 Lot Coverajee; All buildings, including accessory buildings,
covered breezeways, covered parking or loading spaces shall not
cover more than forty (40) percent of an interior lot or more
than sixty (60) percent of a corner lot, except as provided for
under Section 2-20, Site Area.
Section 2-27 Yard Requirements: All yard requirements as set forth under R-1
District Regulations shall apply here.
Section 22-2�-' ZONE (High Density Residential District)
Section 2-29 Site Area: The site area is the same as for the R-1 Suburban Zone.
Section 2-30 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in the R-2 Zone shall be permitted in the
R-3 -Zone.
2. Clubs and'lodges=excepting such clubs or lodges where the
chief activity and services of which are customarily carried
on as a business or primarily for gain. In connection with
such clubs and lodges, a dining room may be operated, provided
that it is conducted for the benefits of the members thereof
only.
3. Rooming houses, boarding houses, and tourist homes.
4. Hospitals and clinics, drug stores.for the dispensing of drugs
only as accessory uses to hospitals and clinics, sanitoriums,
rest homes, philanthropic, and eleemosynary institutions, and
similar uses.
5. Mobile Home Parks provided the requirements as stated in the
Mobile Home Park Ordinance for the City of Pasco are met.
6. Artists studios.
7._ Office buildings.
8. Day nurseries.
9. Home occupations. (refer to definitions in this ordinance)
10. Photographic shops.
11. Shoe repair shops.
Section 2-31 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. All permitted accessory uses set forth under R-2 District
Regulations shall be permitted in the R-3 Zone.
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Section 2-32 Permitted Conditional Uses:
1. Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit as provided in
Section 7-00 of this ordinance.
(a) Churches and similar places of worship where off-street
parking is not provided are permitted when approved by the
Planning Commission.
(b) Schools not heretofore defined, public libraries, and
municipal office buildings.
(c) Cemetery, airport, recreation camp, Icorrectional institutions
and institutions for the insane.
(d) Private nursery school.
(e) Parish house, religious education building, convent or
monastery.
Section 2-33 Building Heights:
1. Four (4) stories or forty-five (45) feet except that building
heights greater than four stories or forty-five (45) feet may
be allowed by special permit.
Section 2-34 Lot Area:
In the R-3 Zone, the following shall be considered as minimum lot area;
however, no dwelling shall be constructed upon a lot which has a
width of less than 50 ft. and a depth of less than 100 ft., except
as provided in Section 2-29 Site Area.
(a) For single story building, not less than 1,500 square feet for
each dwelling unit thereon constructed.
(b) For buildings, two or more stories in height, not less than
1,000 square feet for each dwelling unit thereon constructed.
Section 2-35 Lot Coverage:
1. All buildings, including accessory buildings, covered breezeways,
parking or loading spaces shall not cover.more than six* (60)
percent of an interior lot or a corner lot.
Section 2-36 Yard Requirements:
1. All yard requirements as set forth under R-2 District Regulations
shall apply here.
Section 2-37 court:
1. Outer Courts:
All multiple family residences shall have the following court
dimensions:
(a) 'The width of any outer court upon which windows from a
living room, dining room, or bedroom open shall not be
less than the height of any opposing wall forming said
court.
(b) The depth of any outer court formed by walls on three(3)
sides shall not be greater than one and one-half (1j)
times the width.
2. Inner Courts:
(a) The least dimensions of an inner court shall not be
less than full height of the walls enclosing such
courts, but not less than fifty (50) square feet.
(b) An open unobstructed passageway shall be provided at
ground level for each inner court. Such passageway
shall have a cross section area and sufficient head
room to permit the passage of fire fighting equipment
and shall be continuous from the inner court to the
yard or an unobstructed open area between buildings.
Section 3-00 BUSINESS ZONE
DISTRICTS:
Section 3-1 C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS ZONE
Section 3-7 C-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE
Section 3-15 C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE
Section 3-21 C -1-D DESIGNED SHOPPING CENTER
Section 3-1 RETAIL BUSINESS ZONE (C-1)
Section 3-2 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in any residential district.
2. Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business.
3. Banks.
4. Restaurants.
5. Dancing Schools.
6. Shops for repair and similar services such as:
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(a) Bakeries, retail for distribution from the premises.
(b) Barber shops and beauty shops.
(c) Catering establishments.
(d) Garage and filling stations, provided:
(1) No repair work is performed out-of-doors.
(2) Pumps, lubrication, or other devices are located
at least fifteen feet from any street property line.
(3) All automobile parts and dismantled automobiles are
stored within the building, except out -door display
racks.
(e) Laundramats, and dry cleaning establishments employing
not more than five (5) persons.
(f) Locksmith shops
(g) Offices
(h) Membership clubs
(i) Photo shops
(j) Shoe repair shops
(k) Outdoor advertising - Billboards
(1) Undertaking establishments (special permit as specified
in Section 7-00)
7. Hotels and motels
8. Taverns and cocktail lounges
9• Signs- (refer to Sign Ordinance)
Section 3-3 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Accessory buildings and accessory uses permitted as defined
under "Definitions" in this ordinance.
Section 3-4 Building Heights:
1. Same as for R-3 High Density Residential District.
Section 3-5 Lot Area:
1. No specific lot area is required for commercial structures,
however, any building used for residence shall have a lot area
equal to that required for the same type of residential
dwelling in the R-3 District.
Section 3-6 Yard Requirements:
1. Dont Yards: Fifteen (15) feet required for commercial buildings,
which shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way line as
shown in the Comprehensive Plan, except where the commercial
district abuts'or joins ah�.R-District in which case there shall
be a front yard as specified in Section 10-00, Transition Regulations.
2. Side Yards: None required for commercial buildings except where
a lot in the commercial district abuts upon a lot in a residential
district, in which case the standards, shall be followed as shown
.,in Section 10-00, Transition Regulations. Any building used for
residential purposes on the first floor shall have.a side yard
as specified for such dwelling in the R-3 Residential District.
3. Transition Regulations: Where a lot in a commercial district
abuts upon a lot in a residence district, the standards as
shown in Section 10-001 Transition Regulations, shall prevail.
4. Residential Yard: A building erected for residential use shall
have a front, side and rearyard as specified for such dwelling
in the R-3 Residential District.
Section 3-7 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE (C-2)
Section 3-8 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in any residential district.
2. All uses permitted in C-1 Retail Business District exieept
service stations, provided however, any service station
existing as of the effective date of this ordinance, shall,
remain as a permitted use.
3.. Offices
4. Theaters
5. Assembly Halls
6. Membership clubs
-7. Bars and package liquor stores
8. Bowling alleys
9... Public and private recreation use
10. Rail and bus stations
11. Motor vehicle sales rooms
12. Retail plumbing shops (no outdoor storage of materials)
13. Printing shops
14. Retail painting shops (no outdoor.storage of materials)
15. Upholstering shops (no outdoor storage of materials)
16. Sign shops (no outdoor storage of materials)
17. Garages. (by special permit)
Section.3-9 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Accessory buildings and accessory uses permitted as defined under
"Definitions" in this ordinance.
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Section 3-10
Section 3-11
Section 3-12
Section 3-13
Building, Heights:
Four stories or forty-five (45) feet except building heights greater
than four stories or forty-five (45) feet may be allowed by special
permit.
Exceptions to Heights Regulations:
(a) Chimneys, water tanks, pent houses, towers, monuments, cupolas,
domes, false mansards, and similar structures and necessary
mechanical appurtenances may be erected to any height in
accordance with existing or hereafter adopted ordinances of the
City of Pasco, except such features shall not exceed the cr6ss
sectional area of twenty (20) percent of the ground floor area
of the building.
(b) The above exceptions shall not apply to structures within
designated airport hazard zones.
Lot Area:
1. Same as for the C-1 Zone
Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: None required
2. Side Yard: None required
3. Rear Yard: None required
4. Off -Street Parking: None required
5. Residential Yard: A building erected for residential use shall
have a front, side, and rear yard as specified for such a yard
in the R-3 District.
6. Transition: Where a lot in a C-2 District abuts upon a lot in
a residential district, the standards as set -forth in Section 20-00
Transition Regulations, shall prevail.
Unloading and Shipping Facilities:
1. Dimensions for unloading and shipping spaces:
(a) General delivery trucks -- 35 feet by 10 feet; or 350 sq. ft.
(b) Shipping and receiving semi -trucks -- 45 feet by 10 feet;
or 450 square feet.
2. Facilities required, based on square footage of floor space under
one roof:
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(a) For all retail, wholesale, furniture, restaurants, and
appliance establishments, (individual or in groups).
(1) Up to 21250 square feet;
(a) General delivery space -- 350 square feet
(2) For every 5,000 square feet over 2,250 or fractions
thereof:
(a) General delivery space -- 450 square feet
3. For apartment buildings, hotels, office buildings, fraternities;
(a) Up to 50,000 square feet -- 350 square feet
(b) From 50,000 square feet to 200,000 -- 650 square feet
(c) For each 200,000 square feet or fraction thereof in excess
of 200,000 square feet -- 350 square feet.
4. For theaters and bowling alleys:
(a) Up to 25,000 square feet -- 350 square feet
(b) For each 25,000 feet or fraction thereof in excess
of 25,000 square feet -- 350 square feet.
Section 3-14 All retail stores with 7,500 square feet or more of gross floor
area must provide public rest rooms.
Section 3-15 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE (C-21
Section 3-16 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in any residential district.
2. All uses permitted in the C-2 Business District.
3. Service stations
4. Mortuary
5. Laundry
6. Express office
7. Wholesale business
8. Heavy machinery sales and service
9. Warehouse
10. Landscape gardening and storage area for equipment
and materials
11. Automobile sales and service
12. Mobile home and trailer sales and service
Section 3-17 Permitted Accessory Uses:
l.- Accessory buildings and accessory uses permitted as defined
under "Definitions" in this ordinance.
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Section 3-18 Building Heights:
1. The building heights restriction shall be the same as set
forth under the C-2 Zone.
(a) Exceptions to height regulations: Chimneys, water tanks,
pent houses, towers, scenery lofts, elevators, bulkheads,
stacks, ornamental casting towers, monuments, cupolas,
domes, false mansards, and similar structures and
necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected +,o
any height in accordance with existing or hereafter
adopted ordinances of -the City of Pasco, except that
such features shall not exceed the cross section area
of twenty (20) percent of the ground floor area of the
building.
(b) The above exceptions shall not apply to structures within
the designated airport zones.
Section 3-19 Lot Area:
1. Same as for the C-1 Zone
Section 3-20 Yard R;aouirements:
1. Front Yard: None required
2. Side Yard: None required
3. Rear Yard: Supplementary regulations for off-street parking
shall prevail.
4. Residential Yard: A building erected for residential use shall
have a side, front, and rear yard as specified
for such yard in the R-3 Residential District.
5. Transition: Where a lot in a C-3 District abuts upon a lot in a
residential district, the standards set forth in
.Section 10-00, Transition Regulations, shall prevail.
Section 3-21 DESIGNED SHOPPING CENTER ZONE (C -1-D)
Section 3-22 Permitted Uses:
1. Places of recreation, stores for the sale of retail goods or
performance of customary personal services, or service clearly
incidental to and on the same premise with such retail sales,
provided such incidental fabrication is conducted entirely
within the building and does not occupy more than twenty-five.
(25) percent of the floor area used for business purposes.
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2. Business, professional, or banking offices.
3. Restaurants, cafe, or other places serving food or non -
intoxicating beverages.
4. Parking lot areas for transient motor vehicles, but not for
storage of new or used motor vehicles for sale or hire.
Section 3-23 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Any customary use incidental to the permitted use, but not
including any outdoor storage.
2. Signs pertaining to permitted use, and on the same lot therewith,
(refer to sign ordinance.)
3. Outdoor advertising -- billboards. (refer to sign ordinance)
4. Exterior spot lighting of buildings, or grounds, provided that
such lights shall be from a shaded source, and be located so
that the beams are not directed towards any lot in a residential
district or public highway.
5. Gasoline filling stations may be permitted upon issuance of a
special permit as provided in Section 7-00 of this ordiance.
6. Cocktail lounges or taverns may be permitted upon issuance of a
special permit as provided in Section 7-00 of this ordinance.
Section 3-24 Building Heights:
1. The height of any building in this zone shall be no greater
than thirty-five (35) feet or two (2) stories.
2. Any height greater than 35 feet or two (2) stories will be
subject to the Planning Commission's review.,
Section 3-25 Lot Area:
1. No building use shall be erected or maintained on a lot having=
an area of less than two (2) acres. Less than two acres, a
special permit shall be required.
Section 3-26 Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: The front yard shall be at least thirty (30) feet in
depth, except where parking is provided in such yard, the depth of
the front yard shall be increased to at least seventy-five (75) feet.
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2. Side Yard: None required except in the following cases:
(a) Where one is provided it shall be at least four (4) feet
in width.
(b) Where one is used as a vehicular accessway, it shall be at
least twenty-five (25) feet in width.
(c) Where the side lot line abuts any lot or area of land in a
residential district, the side yard shall be at least fifty
(50) feet in width and a twenty (20) foot strip adjoining
such residential district shall be always maintained as a
landscaped buffer area.
Section 3-27 Site Plan Review and Approval:
1. In each case where a building or use is proposed, the Building
Inspector shall refer the site plan of the proposal to the Pasco
City Planning Commission for its review. Such Commission shall
determine that all the requirements of these regulations have
been met, and after holding public hearing in each 'case following
the procedures required for approval of subdivisions, shall
approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove such site plan.
In modifying or disapproving such site plan, the Commission
shall enter its reasons for such action in its records.
Section 4-00 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
DISTRICTS
Section 4-1 I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Section 4-7 I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Section 4-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (.I -I
Section 4-2 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in the C-3 District, except residential
dwellings, provided however, any residential dwelling existing
as of the effective date of this ordinance shall remain as a
permitted use.
2. Lumber or building material storage .yard.
3. Carting, express or storage yards.
4. Contractors plant cr storage yards.
5. Electrical central power station.
6. Laboratories -- experimental.
7. Automotive assembly and repair (major).
8. Creamery, bottling, ice manufacture and cold storage plant.
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9. Blacksmith, welding, or other metal shops, excluding punch
presses over twenty (20) tons rated capacity, drop hammers, and
the like.
10. Foundry casting non-ferrous metals or electric foundry not causing
noxious fumes or odors.
11. The manufacturing, compoundifig�< processing, packaging of
cosmetics, pharmacology, and food products, except fish and
meat products, and the reducing and refining of fats and oils.
Section 4-3 Prohibited Uses:
1. All uses of land, buildings, and structures or industrial
processes that are noxious or injurious by reason of production,
or emission of dust, smoke, or refuse matter, odor, gas fumes,
- noise, vibration, or substances or conditions provided, however,
that any uses may be permitted if approved by the Board of
Adjustment, and subject to securing a permit thereof to such
conditions, restrictions, and safeguards as may be deemed
necessary by such Board for the purpose of protecting the
health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community.
Section 4-4 Building Heights:
1. No requirements.
Section 4-5 Lot Area:
1. No requirements except for parking as provided under Section 9-00
of this ordinance.
Section 4-6 Yard Requirements:
1.- Front Yard: None required.
2. Side Yard: There shall be a side yard along the side of every
lot not less than ten (10) feet in width provided, however, that
any lot bordering a residential district on aside yard shall have
a side yard width not less than the minimum width required in a
residential district, whichever is greater.
3. Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard on every lot not less than
twenty-five (25) feet in depth except where a railroad line or
spur line is located on or adjacent to the rear lot line from which
goods or materials are to be loaded or unloaded from the railroad
car, in which case no rear yard shall be required.
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Section 4-8 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses not otherwise prohibited by law but no residential
buildings shall be built in industrial area, provided, however,
any residential dwelling existing as of the effective date of
this ordinance shall remain as a permitted use.
2. Junkyards, automobile wrecking yards, scrap iron, scrap paper, or
rag storage, sorting or bailing provided:
(a) An eight (8) foot sight -obscuring fence must be constructed
and inspected prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for use of the goods. Said fence shall be of a
solid single neutral color.
(b) No automobile or parts thereof, junk, or salvage materials
or parts thereof shall be.visible from any public right-of-
way. All materials or parts shall be located within the
fenced area.
(c) There shall not be at any time more than forty (40) vehicles
per acre of fenced area.
(d) A performance bond for $1,000.00 shall be required prior to
the issuance of an occupancy permit, to assure compliance with
provisions of this Section. Said bond shall remain in
force as long as the use exists.
(e) The permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed two
years and at the end of such period, an inspection shall
be made of the premises to determine the advisability of
renewing such permit.
Section 4-9 Prohibited Uses:
1. No building permit shall be issued for any of the following uses
until and unless the location of such case shall have been
authorized by the Board of Adjustment:
(a) Slaughter houses and stock yards.
(b) Acid manufacture or wholesale storage of acids.
(c) Cement, lime, gypsum, or plaster of paris manufacture.
(d) Distillation of bones.
(e) Manufacture of explosives or storage of explosives,
including gases.
(f) Fat rendering, fertilizer,gas or glue manufacture.
(g) Garbage, offal, or dead animal reduction or dumping.
(h) Petroleum or petroleum products refining.
(i) Smelting or reduction of ore or metalur.gical products.
(j) Racetracks and courses for the conduct of seasonal
or periodic racing.
(k) Asphalt or concrete batch plant.
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Section 4-10 Building Heights:
1. No requirements.
Section 4-11 Lot Area:
1. No requirements except for parking as provided under Section
9-00 of this ordinance.
Section 4-12 Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: None required.
2. Side Yard: None required except when adjoining any R -District,,
in which case not less than two hundred feet, of which a strip
at least ten (10) feet wide shall be landscaped and maintained
as a buffer area.
Section 5-00 LANDING FIELD ZONE
Section 5-1 Site Area: The building area and yard area restrictions and
regulations of any other use district, established under this title
to which a landing field or airport is supplementary shall apply.
Section 5-2 Permitted Uses:
1. Landing fields, airports, and all necessary accessory
appurtenances for aerial transportation.
2. The uses permitted and the restrictions imposed in a landing
field zone are in addition to and supplement those uses
permitted or restrictions imposed by the provisions of the
City of Pasco Zoning Ordinance as applied to such property
within such landing field zone.
Section 5-3 Building Heights:
1. Airport Hazards Zoning Map: When it is found that airport
hazards endanger the lives and property of users of airports
and of occupants of land in their vicinity, and also, if of
the obstructive type, in effect reduce the size of the areas
available for landing taking off and maneuvering of aircraft
thus tending to destroy or impair the utility of the airports
and the public investment therein, the City Council, on
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recommendation of the Planning Commission, may adopt zoning
maps to regulate the use of land and the height of structures
and trees within airport hazard areas. Such airport hazards
zoning maps shall be adopted by resolution and shall become a part
of this title.
2. Use Restriction: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title,
no use may be made of land within any of the established airport
hazard zones in such a manner as to create electrical interference
with radio communications between airport and aircraft; make it
difficult for fliers to distinguish between airport lights and
others; result in glare in the eyes of fliers using the airport;
impair visibility in the vicinity of the airfield; or otherwise
endangering the landing, taking -off, or maneuvering of aircraft.
3. Administration: The provisions of this section shall be administerdd
in the same manner and by the same officials as other provisions
of this title.
Section 6-00 SUPPLEMMARY REGULATIONS:
-� The provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to such
exceptions, conditions, or modifications as herein provided by
the following supplementary regulations:
Section 6-1 Uses:
1. Accessory Uses, Garages: In residential districts, the number
of motor vehicles which space may be provided for as accessory
to an authorized use shall not exceed the following:
(a) In an R-1 Suburban or R-1 District, two (2) motor vehicle,
spaces and for each 5,000 square feet of which the lot
area exceeds 5,000 square feet, one (1) space for one
(1) additional motor vehicle may be provided.
(b) In the R-2 District, two (2) motor vehicle spaces for one
(1) family or a two (2) family dwelling. In the R-3 District,
garage space may be provided for one (1) motor vehicle for
each family for which such residence is designed.
2. Accessory Uses, Motor Vehicle Repair Shops: Motor vehicle repair
shops shall not be permitted as an accessory use in a C-1 Retail
Business Zone. In a C-3 General Business Zone, a motor vehicle
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repair shop shall not be permitted as an accessory use unless
the plan to such accessory use shall have been submitted to
the Board of Adjustment in passing upon a request for
approval may consider the type of machinery and equipment to
be used and the methods of operation to be employed.
3. Garages and Service Stations: In a C-1, C-2 or C -1-D
Business Zone, or in an I-1 Light Industrial Zone, plans
for the erection or structural alteration of any garages
for more than five (5) motor vehicles, or' of a service
station, shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
Such Planning Commission may require such changes relative
to yards, location of pumps, buildings, and construction
of buildings as may be deemed best suited to insure safety,
to minimize traffic difficulties, and to safeguard adjacent
properties.
4. Signs: Any sign pertaining to the use of business conducted
on the lot on which the sign is to be located shall be
permitted providing it complies with the Sign Ordinance of the
City of Pasco.
5. Stripping of Top Soil: No person, firm, or corporation shall
strip, excavate or other wise remove top soil for sale or for
use other than on the premises from which the same shall be
taken, except in connection with the construction or alteration
of a building such per premises, in which an excavation
could be incidental thereto.
6. Natural production uses: There may be permitted in any zone,
except a business zone, on approval of the Board of Adjustment
and as provided in this ordinance, the excavation and sale of
sand and gravel, clay, shale, or other.natural mineral deposits
(except top soil) for the quarrying of any kind of rock formation
subject to the following conditions:
(a) In the case of an open excavati6ni there shall be a
substantial fence with suitable gates completely
enclosing the portion of the property in which the excava-
tion is located and such fence shall be located at all
points forty (40) feet or more from the edge of the
excavation.
(b) In the case of a quarry or other excavation or rock,
there shall be a substantial fence with suitable gates
and said fence shall be at all points a distance of
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forty (40) feet or more from the face of any quarry
wall.
(c) No rock crusher, cement plant, or other crushing,
grinding, polishing or cutting machinery, or other
physical or chemical process for treating the product
of such quarry shall be permitted except by permission of
the Board of Adjustment.
(d) Whenever production in any area used as a gravel pit,
sand pit, clay pit, or quarry shall have been completed,
then all plants, buildings, structures and equipment
shall be entirely removed from such property and stock
piles shall be remoed or back filled into the pit within
one year after such completion. When production shall
have been completed, then the owner shall take such
measures to rehabilitate the area as deemed reasonable
by the City Engineer.
Section 6-2 YARDS•
The City Council, on recommendation from the Planning Commission,
and after a Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission, may .
establish a building line along certain streets throughout certain
zones or throughout certain natural areas, other than the setback
requirements as established in the various zones by these
regulations, when it is found that to do so will protect public
health, welfare, safety, and morals, and implement the development
plan.
1. Front Yard: Where any front yard is required no building shall
be hereafter erected or altered so that any portion thereof shall
be nearer to the front property line than the distance
indicated by the depth of the required front yard.
(a) Exceptions: Eaves, cornices, belt courses, and similar
ornamentations may project over a front yard not more
than two' (2) feet.
(b) Porches: :An open or enclosed porch shall be considered
a part of a building in the determination of the size of
the yard or lot coverage.
(c) Fire Escapes: Open fire escapes may be extended into
any required yard not more than four (4) feet, six (6)
inches.
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2. Side Yard: Where any specified side yard is required, no building
shall be hereafter erected or altered so that any portion thereof
shall be nearer to the side lot line than the distance indicated
by the width of the required side yard.
(a) Exceptions: Eaves, cornices, belt courses, similar ornamentations
and fire places may project over a side yard but not more
than two (2) feet.
3. Rear Yard: Where any rear yard is required, no building shall
hereafter be erected or altered so that any portion thereof
may be nearer to the rear lot line than the distance indicated
by the required rear yard.
(a) Exceptions: Eaves, cornices, steps, platforms and open
porches may extend into the rear yard. Private garages
attached to a dwelling may extend into a rear yard.
(b) No rear yard is required for accessory buildings.
Section 6-3 Fences and Sight Screens:
Section 6-4 Fences and Slight Screens to Comply with Chanter: It shall be
unlawful to erect or maintain any fence or plant or maintain any
foliage in any residential zone contrary to the terms of this
chapter.
Section 6-5 Height at Intersections: There shall be no wall, fence or foliage
higher than 36 inches above curb grade, -and no tree foilage lower
than 72 inches above curb grades within any triangle, the two equal
legs of which are formed by lines measured 20 feet along the property
line from the intersection of two streets, or 15 feet from the
intersection of a street and an alley, provided, however, that chain
link fence of 72 inches may be erected upon a•wall or other structures
in the triangle formed by a street and alley not exceeding 36 inches
in height to a combined height of 72 inches, and provided further
that said chain link or woven wire fence shall be at all times
unobstructed by foliage or other matter.
Section 6-6 Height in Front Yards: Subject.to Section 6-5 the height of fences
and foliage shall be limited to 42 inches within the minimum front
yard area and within that portion of the minimum side yard area
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lying forward of the rearmost portion of the house upon said lot;
provided, however, that the Planning Commission may allow a fence
or foliage not to exceed 72 inches in height within that portion of
the minimum side yard area lying forward of the rearmost portion of
the house upon said lot and to the rear of the frontmost portion
of the house upon the lot immediately adjoining said fence or foliage,
upon completion of the following steps:
(a) Upon written application of the record or contract purchaser in
possession, with the written concurrence of the record owner or
contract purchaser in possession of the property immediately
adjacent to said fence or foliage and
(b) After a finding by the Planning Commission that such fence or
foliage would not be detrimental to health, safety or the general
welfare.
(c) A suitable gate shall be installed with a minimum width of three
(3) feet leading into the side yard on each side of the house.
Section 6-7 Height in Rear Yards: The height of fences and foliage within that
portion of the minimum side yard area lying forward of the rearmost
portion of the house upon said lot or within the minimum rear yard
area, shall not exceed 72 inches provided, however, that where any
said areas shall immediately adjoin a portion of a neighboring lot
wherein the height of fences and foliage shall be limited to less
than 72 inches, the height of fences and foliage allowable in said
areas shall not exceed the maximum height of fences and foliage
allowable in said adjoined portions -of the neighboring lot.
Section 6-8 Height Measured from Grade -exceptions: All heights of fences and
foliage shall be measured from curb or alley grade for the minimum
yard areas adjacent thereto and from the average grade and slope
of lower parcel of property in case of minimum yard areas adjoining
a common lot line provided, however, that in the case of common
lot lines when such measurement shall, in the determination of the
Planning Commission, be unreasonably restrictive as to the height
of fences or foliage, the Board of Adjustment may allow such variances
as to the height of fences or foliage affected by such measurements
as they shall determine to be not detrimental to health, safety, and
the general welfare.
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Section 6-9 Building Permit Required: A fence or wall shall not be erected
without first obtaining a building permit from the Building Inspector.
Section 6-10 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS:
On a corner lot in any residential district, no wall, hedge, or other
planting which would obstruct vision of the intersection maybe
located within twenty (20) feet of the dedicated right-of-way to the
street.
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Section 7-00 STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS:
Section 7-1 General Provisions:
The special uses for which conformance to additional standards will
be required shall be deemed to be permitted uses in their respective
districts, subject to the standards and requirements set forth herein,
in.'''.Wition to all other requirements of this ordinance. All such
uses are hereby said to possess characteristics of such unique and
special form that each specific use shall be considered as an
individual case.
Section 7-2 Required Plan:
A plan for the proposed development of a site for a permitted
special use shall be submitted with an application for a special
permit and such plan shall show the location of parking areas,
traffic access and circulation, drives, open spaces, landscaping,
and other pertinent information that may be necessary to determine if
the special use meets the requirements of the ordinance.
Section 7-3 Expiration:
A special permit shall be deemed to authorize only one particular
special use and shall expire if the special use shall cease for six
(6) months for any reason.
Section 7-4 Existing Violations:
No permit shall be issued for a special use where there is an
existing violation of this ordinance.
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Section 7-5 Standards Applicable to All Special Uses:
The location and size of the use, nature., and intensity of the
operations involved, and the size of the site in relation to it,
and the location of the site in relation to the existing and future
streets giving access to it, shall be such that it will be in harmony
with the orderly development of the district, and location and height
of buildings and walls will not discourage the appropriate
development of adjacent land and buildings or impair the value thereof.
Section 7-6 Operations:
Operations in connection with the special use shall not be more
objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, or
vibrations, or flashing lights, than would be the operation of
any permitted uses.
Section 8-00 NON -CONFORMING USES:
Section 8'-1 Existing Conditions:
The lawful use of any building or land existing at the time of the
enactment of this ordinance, although such use does not conform with
the provisions of this ordinance, may be continued, provided that:
1. If such non -conforming use is abandoned for a period of one (1)
or more yearss.:any further use of such lands or premises shall
be in conformity with the provisions of this title.
2. A non -conforming use may not be altered or extended during its
life.
3. A non -conforming building may not be altered structurally during
its life to an extent exceeding twenty-five (25) percent of the
assessed valuation of the original building at the time of the
alteration, unless such building is changed to a conforming use.
4. The extension of a lawful use of any portion of a non -conforming
building shall not be deemed the extension of such non -conforming
use.
5. No building damaged by fire or other causes to the extent of more
than fifty (50) percent of such assessment value shall be repaired
or rebuilt except in conformity with the regulation of this
ordinance.
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6. No non -conforming use shall be extended to displace a conforming
use.
7. Once a non -conforming use has changed to a conforming use, it
shall not revert back to a non -conforming use.
8. Any structure or portion thereof declared unsafe by a properly
authorized person may be restored to a safe condition and
continue as a non -conforming use, unless such repairs exceed sixty
(60) percent of the assessed valuation of said structure at
which time the text of this ordinance shall prevail.
9. Nothing herein contained shall require any change in plans or
construction of a designated building, the construction of which
shall have been diligently pursued for three (3) months, and
the ground story frame work of such building, including the
second tier of beams, shall have been completed within six (6)
months and which entire building shall be completed within
one year from the enactment of this ordinance.
Section 9-00 OFF-STREET PARKING:
1. After the date this ordinance becomes effective, the following parking spaces
shall be provided and satisfactorily maintained by the owner of the property
for each dwelling erected, enlarged, or altered to forty (40) percent of the
value of the appraised value of the building for use for any of the following
,purposes:
(a) Dwellings: At least one (1) parking space for each dwelling unit within
the building or buildings.
(b) Auditorium stadium theater, churches or other Rlaces ofublic assembly:
At least one 1 parking space for each eight 8 seats provided for its
patrons, based on a maximum seating capacity, or (2) at least one parking
:space for every.twelve (12) lineal feet of seating area of benches or pews,
or (3) for those places not having fixed seats, one (1) parking space
for each 75 square feet of gross floor area.
(c) Restaurants or other eating laces: At least one (1) parking space for
each five 5 seats except when it is in a dwelling which provides parking
space, in which case the number of spaces already provided may be taken to
.be available to the restaurant or eating space.
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(d) Hotel: At least one (1) parking space for each three (3) guest sleeping
rooms.
(e) Hospital, sanitarium or nursing home: At least one (1) parking space for
each five (5) patients, plus one 1 additional space for each staff
doctor, plus one (1) additional space for each three regular employees,
including nurses.
(f) Stores: At least one (1) parking space for each three hundred (300)
square feet of floor area.
(g) Office Buildineas and Banks: At least one (1) parking space for each
three hundred 300 square feet of office floor area on the ground floor
and one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor space
above the first floor and the same shall apply to basement floor areas.
(h) Outdoor sports areas or parks without fixed seats -- subject to review by
the Planning Commission.
(i) Industrial or manufacturin establishments: At least one (1) parking
space for each four hundred (400) square feet gross floor area, or for
each two (2) working people.
(j) Bowling Alleys: Four (4) parking spaces for each alley.
(k) Motel: One (1) parking space for each unit of lodging.
2. All parking area provided pursuant to this section shall -be on the same lot
with the building, except that the Board of Adjustment may permit the parking
spaces to be on a lot within five hundred (500) feet of the building, if it
determines that it is impracticable to provide parking on the same lot with,
the building.
3. Mixed Occupancy: In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements.foir off-street
parking requirements shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses
computed separately.
4. Unspecified Uses: In the case of a use not specifically mentioned in this Section,
the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be'the same as the above
mentioned use, which in the opinion of the Board of Adjustment shall be deemed
most analogous.
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5. Cooperative Provisions: Where adjoining facilities of two or more
.ownerships can be developed and designed as one facility, and where
efficiency of parking, circulation and economy of space will result
from joint development, and where the total parking area involved is
10,000 square feet or greater, a reduction of 10% of the total combined
required parking space shall be permitted.
Section 1TRANSITION REGULATIONS
Section 10-1 Lots in Two Distficts:
Where a district boundary line divides a lot in a single or joint
ownership of record at the time such line is adopted, the regulations
for the less restricted portion of such lot shall extend not more than
thirty (30) feet into the more restricted portion provided the lot has
frontage on a street in the less restricted district.
Section 10-2 Business Entrances on Residential Streets:
Where a residential district is bounded by a portion of a business
district, any side street extending through such residential district
into such business district shall not be used for any business purpose
except as hereinafter set forth. The business structure erected in
said business district shall face and open upon the street set aside
for business purposes except that shadow windows and such business
structures may be built and exposed upon said side street within the area
set aside as part of such business district and an entrance may be made at
the corner of such business -residential streets and all other entrances
thereto. must face on a business street except that the entrances may be
made from such residential streets to the upper stories of such
business structures.
Section 10-3 Garage Entrances:
No public garage for more than five (5) motor vehicles shall have an
entrance or exit for motor vehicles within fifty (50) feet of the
residential district.
Section 10-4 Side and Rear Yard Transition:
Where a lot in a business or industrial district abuts a lot in a residential
district, there shall be provided along such abutting lines, a yard equal
in width or depth to that required in a residential district.
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Section 10-5 Front Yard Transition:
Where the frontage on one (1) side of a street between two (2)
intersecting streets is zoned partly as residential and partly
as business or industrial, the front yard depth in the business
or industrial district shall be equal to the required front yard
depth in the residential district.
Section 10-6 Corner Yard Transition:
On every corner lot in a residential district, there shall be provided
on the side street a side yard of 15 feet in width.
Section 11-00 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
Section 11-1 Interpretation:
1. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, the
provision shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the
promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and general
welfare; therefore, when this title imposes a greater restriction
upon the use of buildings, or premises, or requires larger open
spaces than are imposed or required by other laws, resolutions,
rules, or regulations, the provisions of this title shall control.
Section 11-2 Enforcement:
l; It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector or duly authorized
agent to enforce this title through proper legal channels. The
Building Inspector shall issue no permits for the construction,
alteration, or repair of any building or part thereof unless
such plans and intended use of such buildings or land conforms in
all respects with the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 11-3 Penalty:
1. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits,
neglects, or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement
of any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not to exceed three
hundred ($300.00) dollars or imprisonment in the city jail for
a term not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both fine and impris-
onment for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted
to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
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Section 11-4 Fee Schedule for Public Hearing:
1. Whenever a public hearing is required by this title, in addition
to other required data accompanying a request involving a public
hearing shall pay a fee according to the following schedule to
the city to help defray expenses encountered in processing of
the application.
2. No application shall be processed unless such costs, charges, or
fees listed below have been paid in full, and which fee shall be
non-refundable.
(a) variance------------------$ 15.00
(b) Special Permit ---------------15.00
(c) Zone Change-------------- 45.00
Section 11-5 Complaints Regardirm Violations:
1. Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to
have occured, any person may -file a written complaint. Such
complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be
filed with the administrative official. He shall record
properly such complaint, immediately investigate, and take action
thereon as provided by this ordinance.
Section 12-00 AMENDMENTS AND REZONING
Section 12-1 Amending the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The regulations, restrictions, and boundaries set forth in this
ordinance may from time to time be amended, supplemented, changed
or repealed provided, however, that no such action may be taken
until after a public hearing in relation thereto, at which
interested parties and citizens shall have an opportunity to
be heard. At least 10 days notice of time and place of such
hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation
in the city.
2. In case however, of a protest against such change signed by the
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owners of twenty percent or more either of the area of the lots
included in such proposed change or those lots which are within
200 feet of the proposed zone change, such amendments shall not
become effective except by the favorable vote of three fourths
(3/4) of the City Council of the City of Pasco.
Section 12-2 Change in the Zoning Map ---Petition -- Who MayInitiate:
1. Any person, firm, corporation, group of individuals, municipal
department, or planning commission may petition for a zone change
with the following exceptions:
(a) If the person, firm, corporation, or group of individuals
does not have legal ownership of the parcel of land under
consideration for rezoning, the petition submitted by said
person must contain the signature of the legal owner of
the property. The legal owner is considered to be the owner
of record.
(b) A person, firm, corporation, or group of individuals may
not submit more than one petition in any one year for the
same parcel of land.
2. The City Council may, upon its own motion or upon the motion of the
Planning Commission, after holding public hearings, and after
receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission, change
by ordinance, the district boundaries or zone classifications as
shown on the district maps and amend, supplement, or change by
ordinance the regulations herein established.
Section 12-3 Chane in Zoning Mau -- Petition -- Requirements:
1. The petition for a change of classification must show the
following:
(a) The date the existing zoning became effective.
(b)' The changed conditions which are alleged to warrant
other or additional zoning.
(c) Facts to justify the change on the basis of advancing
the public health, safety, and general welfare.
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(d) The effect it will have on the value and character of adjacent
property and the Comprehensive Plan.
(e) The effect on the property owner or owners if the request is not
granted.
(f) Such other information the Planning Commission shall require.
Section 13-00
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
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Section 13-1
Board Creation: There is hereby created and established a body to be
known as the Board of Adjustment of the City of Pasco, which shall
consist of three members, residents of the City of Pasco, to be
appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council, one of
whom shall be elected by said members to serve in the capacity of
Chairman. Said members shall be appointed for a term of three years,
provided, however, that of the members first appointed, one member
shall be appointed for a term of one year, one member for a term of
two years and one member for a term of three years. Thereaftbr all
such appointments shall be for a term of three years. In the event
of the death, resignation or removal of any member of said Board, the
Mayor shall appoint a successor to serve his unexpired term, which
appointment shall be made in the manner herein provided. Any member
of the Board of Adjustment shall be eligible for reappointment and shall
serve without compensation. The City of Pasco shall furnish to said
Board of Adjustment such clerical help as may be required.
Section 13-2
Zoning Adjustor -- Powers and Duties.,
All of the provisions of this chapter defining the powers, duties, and
procedures of the Board of Adjustment shall also apply to the Zoning
Adjustor.
Section 13-3
Application to the -Board: Persons desiring consideration by the Board
of Adjustment shalapply to the Secretary of the Board and shall supply
such information as the Board may require on forms provided for the
purpose.
Section 13-4 Authority of the Boards The Board of Adjustment, subject to appropriate
conditionsiafid safeguards as provided by this title, shall hear and decide:
1. Special Permits: Applications for special permits when the Zoning
Ordinance sets forth the specific uses to be made subject to special
use permits and established criteria for determining the conditions
to be imposed.
2. Variances: Applications for variances from the terms of the Zoning
Ordinance provided, that any variance granted shall be subject to
such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized
shall not.constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with
the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in
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which subject property is situated, and that the following circum-
stances are found to apply:
(a) Because of special circumstances applicable to subject,
including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings,
the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance is found to
deprive subject property of rights and privileges -enjoyed by
other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone
classification.
(b) That the granting of the variance will not be materially
detrimental to.the public welfare or injurious to the
property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which
subject property is situated.
Section 13-5 Review -- Administrative Action:
1. Appeals, where it is alleged by the applicant that there is error
in any order, requirement, permit, decision or determination
made by an administrative official in the administration or
enforcement of this title.
2. Where the street or lot layout actually on the ground, or as
recorded, differs from the street and lot lines as shown on
the Zoning Map, the Board of Adjustment, after notice to the
owners of the property, and after public hearing, shall interpret
the map in such a way as to carry out the intent and purposes of
this title. In case of any question as to the location of any
boundary line between zoning districts, a request for interpre-
tation of the Zoning Map may be made to the Board of Adjustment
and a determination shall be made by said Board.
Section 13-6 Temporary Structures and Uses:
The temporary use of a structure or premises in any zone classification
for a purpose or use that does not conform to the regulations
prescribed elsewhere in this title for the zone classification in
which it is located provided that such use be of a temporary nature
and does not involve the erection of a substantial structure. A
zoning certificate for such use may be granted in the form of a
temporary and revocable permit, for not more than a six (6) month
period, subject to such conditions as will safeguard the public
health, safety, convenience, and general welfare.
Section 13-7 Waiver of Violations:
Recognizing the fact that a building may be erected in good faith with
every intent to comply with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in
respect to the location of the building upon the lot and the size
and location of required yards, and that it may later be determined
that such building does not comply in every detail with such
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{ requirements, although not violating the spirit or intent of the
Zoning Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment may issue Waiver of
Violation subject to such conditions as will safeguard the public
health, safety, convenience and general welfare.
Section 13-8 Extension of Use on Border of District:
The, extension of a use or building into a more restricted zone
classification immediately adjacent thereto, but not more than
thirty (30) feet beyond the dividing line of the two zone
classifications, under such conditions as will safeguard
development in the more restricted district.
Section 13-9 Administrative Exceptions:
An administrative exception not to exceed one foot of any dimensional
standard pertinent to front yard, side yard, rear yard, flanking
street, and building line may be granted by administrative action
of the Board of Adjustment without public hgarine and without
posting of public notices.
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Section 13-10 Hearings: Upon filing of application for a variance, the Board of
Adjustment shall set the time and place for a public hearing on
sucn matter, and written notice thereof shall be addressed through the
United States mail to all property owners of record within three
hundred (300) feet and not less than ten (10) days prior to the
hearing.
Section 13-11 Notice of Hearing: Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the
public hearing shall be as prescribed by B.C.W. 35 -63 -
Section 13-12 Appeals -- Time Limit: Appeals may be taken to the Board of Adjustment
by any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department, board or
bureau of the city affected by decision of an administrative official.
Such appeal shall be filed in writing in duplicate with the Board of
Adjustment within the ten (10) days of the date of the action being
taken.
Section 13-13 Appeal -- Notice of Time and Place: Upon the filing of an appeal
from an administrative determination, or from the action of the
Zoning Adjustor, the Board of Adjustment shall set the time and
place at which the matter will be considered. At least a ten (10)
day notice of such time and place, together with one copy of the
written appeal, shall be given to the adverse parties of record in
the case. The officer from whom the appeal is being taken shall
forthwith transmit to the Board of Adjustment all of the records
pertaining to the decision being appealed from, together with such
additional written report as he deems pertinent.
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Section 13-14 Scone of Authority on Appeal:
In exercising the powers granted in this title, the Board of
Adjustment may in conformity with this chapter, reverse or affirm,
wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision,
or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement,
decision, or determination as should be made and to that end, shall
have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken,
insofar, as the decision on the particular issue is concerned.
Section 13-15 Board of Adjustment -- Action Final:
The action by the Board of Adjustment on an application for a
special permit or variance, or on an appeal from the decision of an
administrative officer shall be final and conclusive unless within
ten (10) days from the date of said action the original applicant
or an adverse party makes application to a court of competent
jurisdiction for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, or a
writ of mandamus.
Section 13-16 Inclusion of Findings of Fact;
Both the Board of Adjustment and Zoning Adjustor shall, in making
an order, requirement, decision, or determination include in a
written record of the case, the findings of fact upon which the action
is based.
Section 13-17 Meetings and Rules of Order:
The Board of Adjustment shall fix its place of meeting and shall
conduct at least one regular meeting each month, provided that if no
issues over which the Board has jurisdiction are pending upon its
calendar, a meeting may be cancelled. Other meetings of the Board
of Adjustment shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such
other times as the Board of Adjustment may determine. All hearings
of the Board shall be open to the public. The presence of two (2)
members shall constitute a quorum. In all other matters, the Board
of Adjustment shall proceed according to its own rules of order for
the conduct of business -and shell file its rules of order with the
City Clerk.
Section 14-00 REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES -- EFFECTIVE DATE:
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Zoning
Ordinance, or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance,
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are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance
full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect after its passage and publication as required by law.
LeetU,n'I5_-O0 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms or words herein shall be interpreted
or defined as follows: Except where specifically defined herein all words used in
this Ordinance shall carry the customary meanings.
Words used in the present tense include the future and the future includes the
present and the plural includes the singular and the singular includes the plural.
The word lot includes the word plot.
The word building includes the word structure.
The word shall is intended to be mandatory.
Occupied or used shall be considered as though followed by the words "or intended",
"arranged", or "designed to be used or occupied".
Accessory Uses: A use subordinate to the principal use or building and located on
the same lot with such principal use or building.
Agricultural Use (limited): An agricultural operation including the construction
of farm buildings and the keeping of farm animals, but the agricultural operation
shall be for a personal use only and not be carried on as a commercial enterprise
where a profit is realized.
Alley: A narrow service way, not less than twenty (20) feet wide, providing a
secondary public means of access to abutting properties.
Alterations: As applied to a building or structure.
(a) A change or rearrangement of the structural parts in the
existing facilities, or
(b) An enlargement or addition on a building or structure, or
(c) Moving a building or structure from one location or position to
another, or
(d) A change of use.
Alterations. structural: Any change of supporting members of a building such as
bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.
Apartment House: A building arranged, intended, or designed to be occupied by
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s three (3) or more families living independently of each other.
Area, net site: The total area within the property lines exclusive of external
streets.
Auto Court: A building or group of buildings, detached or semi-detached, containing
rooms or apartments and having automotive parking or storage space, provided directly
or in close connection therewith. Such building or group of buildings, designated,
intended, or used primarily for the providing of sleeping accommodations for
automobile travelers.
Basement: A story partly underground, but having at least one-half (J) of its
height above the average level of the adjoining ground. A basement shall
be counted as a story for the purposes of height measurement if the vertical
distance between the ceiling and the average level of the adjoining ground is
more than five (5) feet or if it is used for business or dwelling purposes.
Boarding House: Any dwelling with less than twenty (20) sleeping rooms in which
persons either individually or as families are housed or lodged and are provided
meals at said dwelling. A rooming house or furnished rooming house shall be deemed
a boarding house.
Building: A roof supported by walls or columns for the enclosure of persons,
animals or property of any kind or nature.
Building. Accessory: A supplementary building, the use of which is incidental
to that of the main or principal building and which is located on the same lot
therewith.
Building. Area: A total area taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level
of the principal building and all accessory buildings, exclusive of covered porch
terraces and steps.
Building. Detached: A building surrounded by open space as required herein.
Building. Front Line of: The line of that face of the building nearest the front
line of the lot. This face includes sun parlors and covered porches whether
enclosed or unenclosed, but does not include steps.
Buildiniz, Height: The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the
proposed finished grade from the front of the building to the highest point of the
roof for flat roofs, to the deck line for mansard roofs and to the mean heights
between eaves and the ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs.
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Building ,main: A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on
which it is situated.
Camping ground: A parcel of land used or intended to be used, let, or rented for
occupance by campers, even though the occupancy by campers shall be in trailers,
tents, movable or temporary buildings, rooms, or sleeping quarters of any kind, the
same shall still -be deemed to be a camping ground.
Cellar: A story partly underground and having more than one half Q) of its
clear height below the average level of the adjoining ground. A cellar shall not
be considered in determining the permissable number of stories.
Club. membership: An organization catering exclusively to members and their guests
in premises and buildings for recreational and athletic purposes. Such operations
shall not be conducted primarily for gain and also there shall not be conducted
any vending, merchandising, or commercial activities except as required generally
for the membership and purposes of such club.
Court: An unoccupied open space other than a yard on the same lot with a building
which is bounded on two (2) or more sides by the walls of such building.
Court, inner: A court enclosed on all sides by exterior walls of the buildings, or
by exterior walls and lot lines on which walls are allowable.
Court outer: A court extending to a street line or opening upon any front, side
or rear yard.
Coverage: That percentage of the plot or lot area covered by the building area.
Curb level: The officially established grade of the curb in front of the midpoint
of.the lot.
Dog kennel: A structure used for the harboring of more than three dogs over six
months of age or more than one female dog over six months of age.
Dwelling: A building designed for or used as a living quarter for one (1) or more
�families.
The term`"one-family dwelling", "two-family dwelling", or "dwelling group" shall
not be deemed to include automobile courts, mobile homes, or tourist homes.
Dwelling, one -family:
one family.
Detached dwelling designed for or occupied exclusively by
Dwelling. two-family: A building designedfor or occupied exclusively by two
families living independently of each other, except that common laundry facilities
are allowed.
Dwelling. multiple: A building used or designed as a residence for three or more
families living independently of each other doing their own cooking therein. This
shall include apartment houses, apartment hotels, flats and group houses.
Dwelling unit: A building or portion thereof providing complete house keeping
facilities.for one family.
Family: One or more persons occupying a premise and living as a single housekeeping
unit as distinguished from a group occupying a group house, lodging house, club,
fraternity, or hotel.
Filling station, public gasoline: Any area of land, including any structure or
part thereof that is or are used or designed to be used for the supply of gasoline,
also deemed to be included within this term shall be: Any area or structure used or
designed to be used for polishing, greasing, washing, spraying! (other than paint),
dry cleaning, or otherwise cleaning or servicing such motor,vbhicles.
Floor area: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the
building or buildings measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or from
the center line of walls separating two buildings. In particular, the floor area
of a building or buildings shall include:
(a) Basement space
(b) Floor space for mechanical equipment, with structural headroom of seven (7) feet,
six (6) inches or more.
(c) Elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor.
(d) Penthouses
(e) Attic space (whether or not floor has actually been laid) providing structural
headroom of seven feet, six inches or more.
(f) Interior balcony and mezzanine.
(g) Enclosed porches.
(h) Accessory uses not including space for accessory off-street parking.
However, the floor area of the building shall not include:
(i) Cellar space, except that the cellar space used for retailing shall be
included for the purposes of calculating requirements for accessory off-
street parking spaces, and accessory off-street loading spaces.
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(j) Elevator and stair bulkheads, accessory water tanks and ccing towers.
(k) Attic space, (whether or not a floor has actually been laid) providing
structural headroom of less than seven feet, six inches.
(1) Uncovered steps.
(m) Terraces, breezeways, and open spaces.
(n) Accessory off-street parking spaces.
Floor area ratio of -a building:. A quotient of the floor area of the building
divided by its lot area.
Garage. private: A garage used for storage purposes only and having a capacity of
not more than three automobiles or not more than two automobiles.per family housed
in a building to which such garage is accessory, whichever is greater. Space.
therein may be used for not more than one commercial vehicle whose gross vehicle
weight shall not exceed 6,000 pounds GVW. Temporary storage of farm vehicles not
to exceed three consecutive days is permissable. Space may be rented to not more than
two vehicles of other than the occupants -of the buildings to which the garage is
accessory.
Garage, public: Any garage other than a private garage, available to the public,
operated for gain and which is used for .storage, repair, rental, greasing, washing,
servicing, adjusting, or equipping of automobiles or other motor vehicles.
Home occupations: An occupation -which is carried on in a dwelling unit, and:
(a) Is carried on only within the principal building.
(b) Is carried on by a member of the family residing in the dwelling unit.
(c) Is incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for residential
purposes.
(d) Which conforms to the following additional conditions:
(1) Exterior signs or display shall be in conformance with provisions
of this ordinance regulating same.
(2) There shall be no exterior storage of materials or exterior indication
of the home occupation or variation from the residential character of
the principal building.
(3) No offensive noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare shall
be produced.
(4) Employment of not more than one person not a member of the immediate
family is permitted only at the discretion of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment upon application in writing describing the full nature and
extent of the occupation.
In particular, home occupations include, but are not limited to the.following:
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(a) Art studio
(b) Dress and drapery making
(c) Teaching with musical instruments limited to a single pupil
at a time.
(d) Preparation of food for off -premise sale.
However, a home occupation shall not be interpreted to include the following:
(a) Barber shops and beauty parlors.
(b) Real estate and insurance offices.
(c) Restaurants.
(d) Commercial stables and kennels.
(e) Cabinet making.
Hospital: Unless otherwise specified, the.term "hospital" shall be deemed to include
sanitarium, sanatorium, preventorium, clinic, rest home, nursing home, convalescent
home, and any other place for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of ailments and to
be limited to the above named places.
Hotel: A building containing rooms intended or designed to be used or which are
used, rented, or hired. out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping purposes
by guests and in which only a general kitchen and dining rooms are provided within
the building or an accessory building.
Junk Yard: A lot or structure or part thereof used primarily for the collecting
and/or storage and/or sale of waste paper, rags; scrap metal or discarded material
and/or for the collecting, dismantling, storage, -.and salvaging of machinery and/or
vehicles for the sale of parts thereof.
Laundromat: A business premise equipped with individual clothes washing machines
for use by retail customers, exclusive of laundry facilities provided as an accessory
use in an apartment house or hotel.
Laundry: A business where clothes and/or other fabrics are sent to be cleaned.
Line= street: The dividing line between the dedicated right-of-way of a street
and an adjacent lot.
Lodging house: A building in which more than two (2) and less than twenty (20)
rooms are rented and in which no table board is furnished.
Lot: Land occupied or to be occupied by a building and its accessory buildings
or by a dwelling group and its accessory buildings, together with such open spaces
as are required under the provisions of this ordinance. Said land shall not have
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less than the minimum area required by this ordinance for the lot in a district in
which such land is situated. Said lot shall also have its principal frontage upon
a street or on such other means of access as may be determined by the provisions
of this ordinance to be adequate. Compliance with the above stipulations shall be
necessary for the issuance of a building permit for a building or structure.
Lot. corner: Land at the junction of and fronting on two (2) or more intersecting
streets.
Lot, corner, depth of: A mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot
lines measured in the general direction of its side lot lines.
Lot. interior: A lot other than a corner lot.
Lot., through: An interior lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately
parallel streets.
Lot. key: A lot in which the front half of the side lot line forms the rear lot
line of an adjoining lot.
Lot, width of: The average width measured at right angles to the depth.
i Lot. line: Any line dividing one lot from another.
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Motor vehicle, repair shop: A building or portion of a building arranged, intended
or designed to be used for making repairs to motor vehicles.
Non -conforming use: A building, structure, or use of land existing at the time of
the enactment of this ordinance and which does not conform to the regulations of tie
district or zone in which it is situated.
Motel: Refer to Auto Court.
Nursinp or convalescent home: Any building where persons are housed or lodged and
furnished with meals and nursing care and which premises are licensed by the State
of Washington.
Nursery School: A -school designed to provide daytime care and/or daytime instruction
for five or more children.
Open spaces: An unoccupied space open to the sky on the same lot with a building.
Patio: A paved area adjoining a dwelling, used primarily for recreation.
Person: The term person, when used herein, shall include therein individuals,
partnerships, associations, or corporations.
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49 Professional office in a residence: A professional office or studio located in the
residence of a physician, surgeon, doctor, lawyer, architect, artist, or teacher or
registered nurse. Such use shall be secondary and incidental to the residential use
of;the building. The profession must be carried on in the principal building and
may be advertised by a professional name plate or sign not to exceed 96 square
inches that is attached to the main door or suspended in a window, and it may be
illuminated but not in a flashing manner.
Quarry, sand pit, gravel pit, topsoil stripping: A lot or land or part thereof used
for the purpose of extracting stone, sand, gravel, or topsoil for sale as an
industrial operation and exclusive of the process of grading the lot preparatory
to the construction of a building for which application for a building permit has
been made.
Resident hotel: A building occupied by permanent guests only and not for transients.
This building may also include restaurants, newstands, and other accessory services,
only if such services are primarily for serving its occupants and only incidentally
to the public.
Riding Academy: Any establishment where horses are kept for riding, driving, or
stabling for compensation or incidental to the operation of any club, association,
ranch or similar establishment.
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Sanitarium. sanatorium: A private hospital whether or not such facilities are
operated for profit.
Stable. Private: An accessory building in which horses are kept for private use
and not for hire, remuneration, or sale.
Stablb, public: A building in which horses are kept for remuneration, hire, or sale.
Story: That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and
the surface of the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it then the
space between any floor and the ceiling next above it.
Story,, half: A story under a gable, hip, or gambrel roof, the wall plates of which
on at least two (2) exterior walls are not mare than two (2) feet above the floor of
such story.
StorX, height of: The vertical distance of a top surface of a floor to the top
surface of the floor next above it. The height of the top most story is a distance
from the top surface of the floor to the top surface of the ceiling joists.
Street: A public or private way which affords a principal means of access to
abutting properties.
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Structure: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location
on the ground or attachment to something having a location on the ground.
Theater, moving picture: A building or part of a building devoted to the showing
of moving pictures on a paid admission basis.
Theater, outdoor drive-in: An open lot or part thereof with its facilities devoted
primarily to the showing of moving pictures or theatrical productions on a paid
admission basis, to patrons seated in automobiles or in outdoor seats.
Tourist cabins: A group of buildings, including either separate cabins or a row
of cabins, which:
(a) Contain living and sleeping accommodations for transient occupance.
(b) Have individual entrances.
Tourist home: A dwelling in which overnight accomodations are provided or offered
for transient guests for compensation.
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WaV: A street or alley or other thoroughfare or easement permanently established
for passage of persons or vehicles.
Yard: An unoccupied space open from the ground line to the sky on the same lot with
the building or structure.
Yard. front: An open and unoccupied space on the same lot with the main building
extending the full width of the lot situated between the street line and the front
line of the building, projected to the side lines of the lot. The depth of the
front yard shall be measured between the front line of the building and the front
property line. Covered porches whether enclosed or unenclosed shall be considered
as a part of the main building and shall not be projected in to the required front
yard.
Yard. rear: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the main building extending
the full width of the lot and situated between the rear line orf the lot and the rear
line of the building. The depth of the rear yard shall be measured between the rear
line of the lot or center line cf an easement and the rear line of the building.
Yard. side: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the building situated
between the furtherest projection of the building and the side lines of the lot
extending from the front yard to the rear yard. Any lot line not a rear line
or a front line shall be deemed a side lines
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Section 16-00 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE:
Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared by
the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part
thereof other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid.
Passed by the City Council and approved as provided by law this 17 day of August,
1965.
ATTEST:,
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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r I move that the Zoning Ordinance presented to the City Council by the City Planning
Commission and considered by the Council following a Public Hearing held on July 20,
1965, be adopted with the following changes, additions, and deletions:
ON THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP:
a. Change the proposed zoning from Residential R-1 to Industrial I-1 in that
area lying between the east right-of-way line of the Northern Pacific
Railway property and the west right-of-way line of US 395 and extending
from the north right-of-way line of PSH 3 to the north line of the south-
west quarter of Section 17, Township 9, Range 29 east of the Willamette
Meridian; and
b. Change from Commercial C-3 to Industrial I-1 that area I-ira nnrth of "9."
Street and south of the south right-of-way line of C61umbia Street and.
west of the west right-of-way line of First Avenue, and east of the east
right-of-way line of Tenth Avenue, except that area lying within Fann's
Addition.
Under Section 5-3-08 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE (C-2)
Change item 2 under "Permitted Uses" to read as follows:
All. uses permitted in the C-1 Retail Business District except service
stations, provided however, any service station existing as of the
effective date of this ordinance shall remain as a permitted use.
1 Under Section 5-4-001 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Change item 1 under "Permitted Uses" to read as follows:
All uses permitted in the C-3 District provided however, that no
residential buildings shall be allowed, provided further however,
that any residential dwelling existing as of the effective date of
this ordinance shall remain as a permitted use.
Under Section 5-4-08, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I-2)
Change item 1 under "Permitted Uses, to read as follows:
All uses otherwise prohibited by law, but no residential buildings
shall be built in an industrial area, provided however, that any
residential dwelling existing as of the effective date of this
ordinance shall remain as a permitted use.
Under Section 5-6-00 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
Change item 3 under "Uses" to read as follows:
Garages and Filling Stations: In a C-1, C-2, or C -1-D Business Zone
or in an I-1 Light Industrial Zone, plans for the erection or structural
alteration of any garages for more than 5 (five) motor vehicles, or of
a service station shall be approved by the Planning Commission. Said
Planning Commission may require such changes relative to yards, location
of pumps, buildings, and construction of buildings as may be deemed best
suited to insure the health, safety and 'general welfare, and to minimize
traffic difficulties and to safeguard adjacent properties.
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�tr CIT ORDINANCE ( revised 4-21-65)
An ordinance estabTiiing comprehensive zoning regulations for the City of
Pasco, and providing for thl administration, enforcement, and amendment thereof
in accordance with the provisions of R.C.W. 35-63, and for the repeal of all
ordinances in conflict herewith.
Whereas the R.C.W. 35-63, empowers the city to enact a zoning ordinance and
to provide for its administration, enforcement, and amendment, and '
Whereas the City Council deems it necessary for the purpose of promoting the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city to enact such an ordinance,
and
Whereas the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. 35-63, has
appointed a planning commission to recommend the boundaries of the various original
districts, and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has divided the City into districts and has
prepared regulations pertaining to such districts in accordance with a compre-
hensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety
from fire, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare;
to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid
undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of
transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and public requirements, and
Where the Planning Commission has given reasonable consideration, among other
things, to the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for
particular uses, with a view to conserving the value of buildings, and encouraging
the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality, and
Whereas the Planning Commission has made a preliminary report and held public
hearings thereon, and submitted its final report to the City Council, and
Whereas the City Council has given due public notice of hearings relative to
zoning districts, regulations, and restrictions, and has held such public hearings,
and
Whereas all requirements of R.C.14. 35-63, with regards to the preparation of
the report of the Planning Commission and the subsequent action of the City Council
have been met:
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the people of the City of Pasco, Washington.
5-1-04 TITLE: The title shall be known as "The Zoning Ordinance for the City of
Pasco".
5-1-08 PURPOSE: For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and the
general welfare of the community, the City of Pasco hereby regulates and
restrains the height and number of stories; size of buildings and other
structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of yards,
courts, and other open spaces; the density of population; the location and
use of buildings; structures; and land for trade, industry, residence, and
other purposes.-
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urposes:5-1-12 ESTABLISHAIENT OF ZONES: For the purpose of promoting the public health,
safety, morals, and general welfare of the City of Pasco, and in accordance
with the provisions and objectives of R.C.W. 35-63, said city is hereby
divided into the following types of zones:
1. R-1 Suburban Zone Low Density Residential District
2. R-1 Zone Low Density Residential District
3. R-2 Zone Medium Density Residential District
4. R-3 Zone High Density Residential District
5. C-1 Zone Retail Business Zone
6. C-2 Zone Central Business Zone
7. C-3 Zone General Business District Zone
8. C -1-D, Zone Designed Shopping Center Zone
9. I-1 Zone Light Industrial Zone
10, 1-2 Zone Heavy Industrial Zone
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`5-1-16 ZONING MAP: Said Districts are bounded as shown on a map entitled "Zoning
Map of the City of Pasco", which together with all explanatory material
thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the
ordinance.
The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of
Pasco and attested by the City Clerk of Pasco. A true copy marked "&hibit
A" shall be located in the office of the County Auditor, and shall be final
authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, building
and other structures of the city.
In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, if changes are made in
district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official zoning map,
such changes shall be made on the official zoning map promptly after the
amendment has been approved by the City Council. The amending ordinance ..
shall provide that such changes or amendments shall not become effective
until they have been duly entered upon the official zoning map.
In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, or lost,
or difficult to inter-pret because of the nature or number of changes and
additions, the City Council may by resolution, adopt a new official zoning
map which shall sxpercede the prior Official Zoning Map.
No changes of any nature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter
shown thereon except in conformity with the procedure set forth in this
ordinance. Any unauthorized change of whate,er kind, by any person or
persons shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and punishable as
provided under Section 5-11-12 of this ordinance.
5-1-20 RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARDT?S: Where uncertainty exists
as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the
following rules shall apply:
1. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of
streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center
lines;
2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lots shall be
construed as following such lot lines;
3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be
construed as following city limits;
4. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to
be midway between the main tracks;
5. Boundaries as indicated following shore lines shall be construed to
follow such shore lines and in the event of change in the shore line,,
shall be construed as moving with the actual shore line; boundaries
indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams,
rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to
follow such center lines;
6. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated
in subsections l through 5 above shall be also construed. Distances
not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map shall be determined
by the scale of the map;
7. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance
with those shown on the official zoning map or in other circumnftnces not
covered by subsections 1 through 6 above, the Board of Adjustment shall
interpret the district boundaries.
5-1-24 APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS- The regulations set by this ordinance
within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly
to each class or kind of structure or land, and particularly, except as
hereinafter* Orbvided:
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1. No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no
building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, czstructed,
reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered, unless in conformity with all of
the regulations herein for the district in which it is located.
2. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered:
(a) to exceed the height;
(b) to accomodate or house a greater number of families;
(c) to occ-apy a greater percentage of lot area;
(d) to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other
open spaces; than herein required; or in any other manner contrary to the
provisions of this ordi^-:nce.
3. No part of a yard, or other open spaces, or off -Street parking or loading space
required about or in connection with any building for the purpose of complying
with this ordinance shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-
street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building,
except as provided under Item 5, Section 5-9-00 in thus Ordinance.
4. No yard or lot existing at the time o' passage of this ordinance shall be
reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein.
Yards or lots created after tha effective date of this ordinance shall meet at
least the minimiun requirements established by the ordinance.
5. All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the C9' -1y of. Pasco shall be
classified in that zone most d�t closely analogous to c ting city zonir..g at the
time of the annexation.
5-2-00 DISTRICT REGULATIONS:
5-2-04 R-1 SUBURBAN ZONE (Low Density Residential District)
5-2-04--1 Site Area: The following lot area requirement shall apply in the R-1 Suburban
Z6ne, except where a lot has less area than regal` -c%d in this section as
shown by any official plat on file in the office of the County Auditor
or shown by the last conveyance of record at the time of the passage of
this title, these re -illations shall not prohibit one (1) private dwelling
and its accessory building on such lot, provided 70% of the area of the
site, excluding easements, be left in open spaces free from structures,
or shall not prohibit one (1) two family dwelling provided 60% of the
site, excluding easements, be left in open spaces free from structures.
5-2-04-2 Pe-cmitted Uses-
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ses:
1. Residential dwellings
2. :t'ablic and private elementary schools, high schools, colleges,
universit':•es, public parks and playgrounds.
3. Fire Department Station Houses.
4. Churches where off-street parking is provided asset forth n
paragraph B Sect. 5--9-00 of the ordinance.
5. Limited agricultural activities shall be permitted on all tracts of
land consisting of not less than one half (2) acre of irrigated land
provided that such activities shall not become of such an intensity
so as to become a nuisance as defined under Section Three of Ordinance
No. 1091 of the City of Pasco.
5-2-04-3 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Private garages when located not less than 60 feet from the front
property line nor less than 20 feet from any flanking street line,
or when attached to or within a building.
2. Other customary uses and buildings.
3. Professional offices in a residence.
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`5-2-04:4 Permitted Conditional Uses:
1. Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit as provided in
Section 5-7-6,0 of this ordinance.
a. Churches and similar places of worship where off-street parking
is not provided are permitted when approved by the Planning
ComMi.s3 ion .
b. Recreation buildings or areae operated by membership clubs for
the benefit of members and not for gain.
c. Schools not heretofor-- defined, public libraries, and municipal
office buildings.
d. Cemetery, airport, recreation camp, hospital, sanitarium,
correctional institutions, and institutions for the insane.
e. Private nursery school.
f. Philanthropic or eleemos2rnary institutions.
g. Parish house, religious education building, conrant or monastery.
5-2-04-5 B�iildan Heihts�
1. Two (2) stories or twenty Five (25) fee6 e.:zce;.)t that 1build-.11g.1eights
greater than two stories or twenty --five (25) feet may be allowed by
special permit.
5-2-04-6 Lot Area:
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1. In the R-1/Zone, the minimum lot area is 10,000 square feet for each
dwelling unit thereon constructed.
5-2-04-7 Lot Coverage:
1. All buildings, i.rtrluding accessory buildings; covered breezeways,
covered parking or loading spaces shall not covex,-more than thirty
(30) percent of an interior lot nor more than forty (40) percent of
a corner lot.
5-2-04-8 Yard Requirement:
1. Front Yard: The front yard shall have a depth of not less than
twenty-fltre (25) feet which shall be measured from the proposed
r:i.grftT-of-way liize as shown in the Comprehen..itye Plan. Miere a
building or a structure exceeds twenty-five (25)" feet in height,
the front yard shall be increased at a five to one (5-1) height of
the building, front yard ratio. Fb-,.ample: For each five (5) feet in
excess of the thirty-five (35) feet, the front yard shall be
increased one (1) foot.
2. Side Yard: The minimum side yard shall be tan (10) fe't,
3. Rear Yard: The rear yard shall not be less than the height of the
building.
5-2-08 R-1 ZONE (Low Density Residential District)
5-2-08-1 Site Area: The site area is the same as for the R-1 Suburban Zone,
5-2-08-2 Permitted Uses:
1. All principal uses set forth under R-1 Suburban Zone regulations
shall be permitted in the R-1 Zone, except limited agricultural
activities.
2. Roomers: The renting of rooms for lodging purposes only, provided
however, such accomodations shall not exceed four (4) persons in a
single family dwelling. One parking space per roomer must be
_. provided in addition to the requireme4s set forth under Item A,
Section 5-9-00 of tris Ordinance.
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15-2-08-3 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1: All accessory uses set forth under R-1 Suburban Zone Regulations
shall be permitted in the R-1 Zone.
5-2-08-4 Permitted Conditional Uses:
1. Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit as set forth under
R-1 Suburban Zone Regulations shall be'permitted in R-1 Zones.
5-2-08-5 Building Heights:4 The building heights restrictions are the same as
those set forth uudcr the IL-1 Suburban Zone.
5--2-084 Lot k',vea: In the R-1 Zone, the minimum lot area is 7,200 square feet
for each dwelling unit thereon constructed.
5-2-08-7 Lot Coverage: All buildings, including accessory buildings, covered
breezeways, covered parking or loading spaces, shall not cover more
than thirty (30) percent of an interior lbt nor more than forty (40)
-percent of a corner lot.
5-2-08-8 Yard Requirements: All yard requirements as set forth under the R-1
Suburban regulations shall apply here, except the minimum side yard shall
be reduced to five (5) feet.
5-2-12 R-2 ZONE (Medium Density Residential District)
5-2-12-1 Site Area: The Site Area is the same as for the R-1 Suburban Zone.
5-2-12-2 Permitted Uses: All permitted uses set forth under
R-1 District Regulations shall be permitted in the R-2 Zone.
5-2-12-3 Permitted Accessory Uses: All permitted uses set forth under R-1
District Regulations shall be permitted in the R-2 Zone.
5-2-12-4 Permitted Conditional Uses: Uses permitted upon issuance of a special
permit as set forth under the R-1 Suburban District Regulations shall a._..._.
be permitted in the R-2 Zone.
5-2-12-5 Building Heights: Three (3) stories or thirty-five (35) feet except that.
building heights greater than three stories or thirty-five (35) feet may
be allowed by special permit.
5-2-12-6 Lot Area: In the R-2 Zone, the minimum lot area shall be not less than
3,000 square feet for each dwelling unit thereon constructed, however; no
dwelling shall be constructed upon a lot uhi.ch has a width.of less than
50 feet and a depth of less than 100 feet, except as.provided under
5-2-12-1, Site Area.
5-2-12-7 Lot Coverage:All buildings, including accessory buildingscovered u
breezeways, covered parking or loading spaces shall not cover'more than
forty (40) percent of an interior lot or more than sixty (60) percent of
a corner lot, except as provided for under 5-2-12-1, Site Area.
5-2-12-8 Yard Requirements: All yard requirements as set forth under R-1
District Regulations shall apply here.
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5-2-16-1 Site Area: The site area is the same as for the R-1 Suburban Zone.
5-2-16-2 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in the R-2 Zone shall be permitted in the R-3 Zone.
2. Clubs and lodges excepting such clubs or lodges where the chief
activity and services of which are customarily carried on as a
business or primarily for gain. in connection with such clubs and
ledges, a dining room may be operated, 1provided that it is conducted
for the benefits of the members thereof only.
3. Rooming houses, boarding houses, and tourist homes.
4. Hospitals and clinics, drug ;stores for the dispensing of drugs only
as accessory uses to hospitals and clinics, sanitoriums, rest homes,
philanthropic, and eleemosynary institu6ions, and similar uses.
5. Mobile Hone Parks provided the requirements as stated in the Mobile
Home Park Ordinance for the City of Pasco, are ;net.
6. Artists studios.
7. Office buildings.
8. Day nurseries.
9. Home occupations. (refer to definitions in this ordinance)
10. Photographic shops.
11. Shoe repair shops.
5-2-16-3 Permitted Accessory Uses:,
1. All permitted accessory uses set forth under R-2 Dic:trict Regulations
shall be permitted in the R-3 Zone.
5-•2-16-4 Permitted Conditional Uses:
:�., Uses permitted upon issuance of a special permit as provided in
Section 5-7--00 of this ordinance.
(a.) Clrar-ches and similar places of worship where off-st,-eet parking
is not provided are permitted when approved by the Planning
Commission.
(b) Schools not heretofore defined, public libraries, and municipal
office buildings.
(c) Cemetery, airport recreation camp, correctional institutio;:s
and institutions for the insane.
(d) Private nursery school.
(e) Parish house, religious education building, convent or monastery.
5-2-16-5 Psildkg Heights:
1. Four (4) stories or forty-five (4.5) feet except that building heights
greater than four stories or forty-five (45) feet may be allowed by
special permit.
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In the R-3 Zone, the following shall be considered as minimum lot area;
however, no dwelling shall be constructed upon a lot which has a width of
less than 50 ft. and a depth of less than 100 ft., ez�ept as provided in
Section 5-2-041 Site Area.
(a) For single story building, not less than 1,500 square feet for each
dwelling unit thereon constructed.
(b) For buildings, two or more stories in height, not less than .1,000
square feet for each dwelling unit thereon constructed.
5-2-16-7 Lot Coverage:
1. All buildings, including accessory buildings, covered breezeways,
parking or loading spaces shall not cover more than sLcty (60)
percent of an interior lot or a corner lot.
5-2-16-8 Yard Re,uirements:
1. All yard requirements as set forth under Pv- 2 District Regulations
shall apply here.
5-2-16-9 Court:
Outer Courts: All mualtiple: family residences shall have the
following court dimensions:
(a) The width of any outor court upon which windows from a living
room, dining room, or bedroom open shall not be less than the
height of any opposing wall forming said court.
(b) The depth of an outer court formed by walls on three (3) sides
shall not be greater than one and one-half (2) times the width.
2. Inner Courts:
(a) The least dimensions of an inner court shall not be less than
the full height of the walls enclosing such courts, but not
less than fifty (50) square fedi,.
(b) An open unobstructed passageway shall be provided at ground
level for each inner court. Such passageway shall have a cross
section area and sufficient head room to permit the passage of
fire fighting equipment and shall be continuous from the inner
court to the yard or an unobstructed open area between buildings.
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5-3-00 BUSINESS ZONE
DISTRICTS:
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5-3-•04 C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS ZONE
5-3-08•• C-2 CE1TtTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE
53-12 C-3 QENERAL BUSINESS ZONE
5-3-16 C -1-D DESIGNED SHO°PING CENTER
3 RETAILBUSINESS ZONE (C-1.,)
5-3-04-1 Permitted Uses
1. All uses permitted in any residential district.
2. Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business.
3. D -inks .
4. Restaurants
5. Dancing Schools
6. Shops for repair and similar services, such as:
a. Bakeries, retail for distributicn from the premiss.*.�
b. Barber shops and beauty shops
c. Catering establishments
d. Garage and filling stations, provided:
1 No repair work is performed out-of-doors
2 Pumps, lubrication, or other devices;are located at least
fifteen (15) feet from any street property line.
3. All automobile parts and dismantled automobiles are
stored within the building, except out --door display racks.
e 1a�.ndramats; and'dry cleaning establishmehss employing not
more than five (5) persons.
f. Locksmith .Shops
h. Membership Clubs
:::_.., _U';`Photo''-.shops
j. Shoe Repair shops
k,' '�Ou:tdoor �advert'I ing billboard
1. Undertaking establishments (special permit as specified in
Section 5-7400):.
7. Hotels. and motels
8_. Taverns` -'a id> cocktail lounges
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5-3-04-2 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Accessory buildings and accessory uses permitted as defined under
"Definitions" in this ordinance.
5-3-04-3 BuildingHei hg ts:
1. Same as for R -''residential district.
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5-3-04--4 Lo -Area*
1. No specific lot area is required for commercial structures, however,
any building used for residence shall have a lot area equal to that
required for the same type of residential dwelling in the R-* Distrift.
5-3-o4-5 Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yards: Fifteen (15) feet required for commercial buildings,
which shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way line as shown
in the Comprehensive Plan, except where the commercial district abuts
or joins an R --District in which case there shall be a front yard as
specified in Section 5-10-00, Transition Regulations.
2. Side Yards: None required for commercial buildings except where a lot
in the commercial district abuts upon a lot in a residential district,
in which case the standards shall be followed as shown in Section 5-10-
00, Transition Regulations. Any building used for residential purposes
on the first floor shall have a side yard as specified for such dwell-
ing in the R-# Residential District.
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3. Transition Regulations: Where a lot in a commercial district abuts
upon a lot in a residence district, the standards as shown in Section
5-10-00, Transition Regulations, shall prevail.
4. Residential Yard: A building erected for residential use shall hire
a rear yard as specified for such dwelling in the R-* Residential
District.
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5-3-08-1 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in any residential district.
2. All uses permitted in C-1 Retail Business District, except service
stations.
3. Offices
4. Theaters
5. Assembly Halls
6. Membership clubs
7. Bars and package liquor stores
8. Bowling alleys
9. Public and private recreation use
10. Rail and bus stations
11. Motor vehicle sales rooms
12. Retail plumbing shops (no outdoor storage of material)
13. Printing shops
14. Retail painting shops (no outdoor storage of material)
15. Upholstering shops (no outdoor storage of material)
16. Sign shops (no outdoor storage of material)
17. Garages (by special permit)
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5-3-08-2 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Accessory buildings and accessory uses permitted as defined under
'Definitions" in this ordinance.
53.-08-3 Bui-Idi.ng Heights:
Four stories or forty-five (45) feet except building heights greater
than four stories or forty-five o.45) feet may be allowed by Special
Permit.
2. Exceptions to Heights Re�:tlation.s
(a) Chimneys, water tanks, pent houses, towers, monuments, cupolas,
domes, false mansards, and similar structures and necessary
mechanical arpurtenances may be erected to any height in
accordance with existir_g or hereafter adopted ordinances of the
City of Pasco, except such features shall not exceed the cross
sectional area of twenty (20) percent of the ground floor area
of the building.
(b) The above exceptions shall not apply to structures within
designated airport hazard zones.
53-08-4 .Lot -Area _-
1. Same as for the C--1 Zone.
5-3-08-5 Yard Require)-ueni,s:
1. Front Yard: None required
2. Side Yard: None required
3. Rear Yard: None required
4. Off -Street Parking, hTone required
5� Residential Yard: A building erected for residential use shall have
a�front, side, and rear yard as specified for such a yard in the
District.
6. Transition: Where a lot in a C•-•2 District abuts upon a lot in a
residential district, the standards as set forth in Section 5-9-00
Transition Regulations, shall prevail.
53-08-6 Unloading and Shipping Facilities:
1. Dimensions for unloading and shipping spaces:
(a) General delivery tracks -- 35 feet by 10 feet; or 350 Sq. Ft.
(b) Shipping and receiving semi -trucks -- 45 feet by 10 fest;
or 450 square feet.
2., Facilities required, based on square footage of floor space under
one roof:
(a) For all retail, wholesale, furniture, restaurants, and appliance
establishments, (individuals or in groups).
(1) Up to 2,250 squ.-_re feet:
(a) General dalive.r.- ; ce 350 square fed;
(2) For every 5,00C r:ccc ,Y r, feet over 21250 or fractions thereof:
(a) General del ivery s-,mce -- 450 square feet
3. For apartment buildings, ho'cels, office buildings, fraternities,
(a) Up to 50,OCO square feet -- 350 square feet
(b) From 50,000 square feet to 200,000 -- 650 Square feet
(c) Por each 200,000square feet or fraction thereof in excess of
200,000 square feet -- 350 sqaare feet.
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4. For theaters and bowling alleys:
square feet
�a� U to 25,000 square feet -- 350
b For each 25,000 feet or fraction thereof in excess
of 25,000 square feet --- 350 square feet.
5-3-08-7 All retail stores with 7,500 square feet or more of gross
floor area must provide public rest rooms.
5-3-12 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE (C-3)
5-3-12-1 Permitted Uses:
1. All uses permitted in any residential district.
2. All uses permitted in the C-2 Business District
3. Service Stations
4. Mortuary
5. Laundry
6. Express office
7. Wholesale business
8. Heavy machinery sales and service
9. Warehouse
10. Landscape gardening and wtorage area for equipment
and materials
11. Automobile sales and service
12. Mobile home and trailers sales and service
5-3-12-2 Permitted Accessory Uses.
1. Accessory buildings and accessory uses permitted as
defined under "Definitions" in this ordinance.
5-3-12-3 Building Heights:
1. The building heights restriction shall be the same as set
forth under the C-2 Zone,
(a) Elceptions to height regulations: Chimneys, water tanks,
pent houses, towers, scenery lofts, elevators, bulk-
heads, stacks, ornamental casting towers, monuments,
cupolas, domes, false mansards, and similar structures
and necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected to
any height in accordance with Existing or hereafter
adopted ordinances of the City of Pasco, except that
such features shall not exceed the cross section area of
twenty (20) percent of the ground floor area of the
building.
(b) The above exceptions shall not apply to structures with-
in the designated airport zones.
5-3-12-4 Lot Area:
1. Same as for the C-1 Zone.
5-3-12-5 Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: None required
2. Side Yard: None required
3. Rear Yard: Supplementary regulations for off-street
parking shall prevail.
4. Residential Yard: A building erected for residential use
shall have a side, front, and rear
yard as specified for such yard in the
R-3 :=residential District.
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` r y 5. Transition: Where a lot in a C 3 District abuts upon a lot in a
residential district, the standards set forth in Section 8-10-00,
Transition Regulations, shall prevail.
-3-16 DESIGNED SHOPPING CENTER ZONE ( C -1-D
5-3-16-1 Permitted Uses:
1. Places of recreation, stores for the sale of retail goods or perfor-
mance of customary personal services, or service clearly incidental to
and on the sa;ae premise with such retail sales, provided such
incidental fabrication is conducted entirely within the building and
does not occupy more than twenty --five (25) percent of the floor area
used for business purposes.
2. Business, professional, or banking offices.
3. Restaurants, cafe, or other places serving food or non -intoxicating
beverages.
4. Parking lot areas for transiet ;rotor vehicles, but not for storage
of new or used motor vehicles for sale or hire.
5-3-16-2 Permitted Accessory Uses:
1. Any customary use incidental to the permitted use, but not incl-
uding any outdoor sttorage.
2. Signs pertaining to permitted use, -::d an the same lot therewith.
(refer to sign ordinance,.)
3. Outdoor advertising --- billboards. (refer to sign ordinance)
4. Exterior spot lighting of buildings, or grounds, provided that
such lights shall be from a shaded source, and be located so
that the beams are not :?irected towards any lot in a residential
district or public highway.
5. Gasoline filling stations may be permitted upon i�B.uance of a
special permit as provided in Section 5-7-00 of this Ordinance.
6. Cocktail lounges or tavern-- may be permitted upon issuance of a
special permit as provided in Section 5-7-00 of this Ordinance;
5-3-16-3 Du.ild.inR Hei ghts_
1. The height of any building in this zone shall be no greater
than thirty --five (35) feet or two (2) stories.
2. Any height greater than 35 feet or two (2) stories will. be
subject to the Planning Commission's review.
5-3-16-4 Lot Area:
1. No building use shall be erected or maintained on a lot having an
area of less than tmo (2) acres. Less than two acres, a special
permit shall be required.
5-3-16-5 Yard Reauirements;
1. Front Yard: The front yard shall be at least thirty (30) feet in
depth, except i -;here park i. -.g .is pro-, ded. in such yaz d, the depth of
the front yard `.shall be sc at least seventy-five (75) feet,
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2 Side Yard: None required except in the following cases:
a Where one is provided it shall be at least four (4) feet in
width,
b Where one is used as a vehicular access way, it shall be at
least twenty-five (25) feet in width.
c Where the side lot line abuts any lot or area of land in a
residential district, the side yard shall be at least fift,-
(50) feet in width and a twenty (20) foot strip adjoining such
residential district shall be always maintained as a landscaped.
buffer area.
5-3-16-6 Site Plan Reviiew and Approval
1. In each case where a building or use is proposed, the Building
Inspector shall _refer the site plan of the proposal to the Pasco
City Planning Conmission for its review. Such Commission shall
determine that all the requirements of these vegulations have
been met, and after holding public hearing in each case following
the procedures required for approval of subdivisions, shall approve,
approve with modifications, or disapprove such site plan. In
modifying or disapproving such site plan, the Commission shall enter
its reasons for such action in its records.
5-1.-00 IN'DUSTRIAL ZONES
DISTRICTS
5-004 I-1 ►,AM,
5-4-08 I-2 HEA17Y MUSTRIAL ZONE
5-4-04 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (1-1)
5-4•-04-1 Permi:vted Uses :
1. All uses permitted in the G-3 District, except revolential dwellings.
2. Lumber or building material storage yard.
3. Carting, express or storage yards.
4. Contractors plant or storage yards.
5. Electrical central power station.
6. Laboratories -- experimental,
7. Automotive assembly and repair (major).
8. Creamery, bottling, ice manufacture and cold storage plant.
9. Blacksmith, welding, or other metal shops, excluding punch presses
over twenty (20) tons rated capacity, drop hammers, and the like,
10a Foundry casting non-ferrous metals or electric foundry not causing
noxious fumes or odors.
11. The manufacturing, compounding, procojs ng, packag1ng of cosmetics,
pharmacology, and food pro !1_x s _ fish and meat products, and
theredicijig- and ..... :: _LF, a.id oils.
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5 -1E -01E-2 Prohibited Uses:
1. All uses of land, buildingis, and structures or industrial processes
that are noxious or injurious by reason of production, or emission. of
dust, smoke, or refuse matter, odor, gas fumes, noise, vibration, or
substances or conditions provided, however, that any uses may be
permitted if approved by the Board of Adjustment, and subject to
securing a permit thereof to such conditions, restrictions, and
safeguards as may be deemed necessary ty such Board for the purpose
of protecting the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community.
5-4-04-3 Daiiding HeiEhts®
1., No requirements
5-4-04-4 Lot Area::
1. No requirements except for parking as provided under Section 5-9-00
of this ordinance.
5-4-04-5 Ya d Requirement
1. Front Yard: None required.
2 _Side Yard: There shall be a side yard along the side of every lot
not less U-han ten (10) feet in width provided, however, that any
lot bordering a residential district on a side yard shall have a
side yard width riot less than the minimum width required in a
residential district, ti-ihichever is greater.
3. Rear Yard: There shall be a -rear yard on every lot not less than
twent-N --five (25)feet in depth except where a railroad line or spur
line is lccated on or adjacent to the rear lot line from which goods
or materials are to be loaded or unloaded .from the railroad car, in
which case no rear yard st-tc.11 be regalred.
2-L.-08 FIFA '_i' INDUSTRIAL ZONE (1=2 j
5-4-08-1 Peimiitted Uses:
i. All uses not otherwise prohibited by law but no residential buildings
shall be built in industrial area.
2. Junkyards, automobile wrecking yards, scrap iron, scrap paper, or
rag storage, sorting or bailing provided:
(a) An eight (8) foot sight -obscuring fence must be constructed and
inspected prior to the issuance of a certificate of occuapancy
for use of the goods. Said fence shall be of a solid single
neutral color.
(b) No automobile or parts thereof, junk, or salvage materials or
parts thereof shall be visible from any public right-of-way.
All materials or parts shall be hated within the fenced area.
(c) There shall not be at any time more than forty (40) vehicles
per acre of fenced area.
(d) A performance bond for $1,000.00 stall be required prior to
the issuance of an oet:upancy parrs t, to assure compliance with
provisions of this St.ctyon. yin ooad. shall. remain in force as
long as the use
(e) The permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed two years
and at the end of such period, an inspection shall be made of
the premises to determine the advisability of renewing such
permit.
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5-4-08-2 Prohibited TJ --es:
1. No building permit shall be issued for any of the following
uses until and unless the location of such use shall have been
authorized by the Board of Adjustment:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(k)
5-4-08-3 Building Heights:
Slaughter houses and stock yards.
Acid manufacture or wholesale storage of aci,:s.
Cement, lime, gypsum, or t d.ot,er of paris manufacture.
Distillation of bones.
Manufacture of explosives or storage of explosives,
including gases.
Fat rendering, fertilizer, gas or glue manufacture.
Garbage, offal, or dead animal reduction or dumping.
Petroleum or petroleum products refining.
Smelting or reduction of ore or metalurgical products.
Racetracks and courses for the conduct of seasonal
or periodic racing.
Asphalt or concrete batch plant.
1. No requirements.
5-4-08-4 'Lot Area:
1. No requirements except for parking as provided under Section
5-9-•00 of this Ordinance.
5-4-08-5 Yard Requirements:
1. Front Yard: None repaired:
2. Side Yard: None required except when adjoining ar.� ft -District, in
which case not less than two hundred feet, of which a strip at
least ten (10) feet wide shall be landscaped and maintained
as a buffer area.
5_�-00 LANDING FIELD ZONE
5-5-04 Site Area: The building area and yard area restrictions and
regulations of any other use district, established under this Title
to which a Landing Field or Airport is supplementary shall apply.
5-5-08 Permitted Uses:
1. Landing fields, airports, and all necessary accessory appurte-
nances for aerial transportation.
2. The uses permitted and the restrictions imposed in a Landing'
Field Zone are in addition to and supplement those uses
permitted or restrictions imposed by the provisoes of the
City of Pasco Zoning Ordinance as applied to such property
within such Landing Field Zone.
5-5-12 P}:ilding Heights:
1. Airport Hazards Zoning NIap_ When it is found that airport
hazards endanger the lives and property of users of airports
and of occupants of land in their vicinity, and also, if of
the obstructive type, in e:fec;, reduce the size of the areas
available for landing; t^.:..n;, c.t and maneuvering of aircraft
thus to d:ing to dest.'r.)or T.pa r the utility of the airports
and the public investment thereiiz; the City Coutcil, on
recommendation of the Planning Commission, aay adopt zoning
maps to regulate the use of land and the height of structures
and trees within airport hazard areas. Such airport hazards
zoning maps shall be adopted by resolution and shall become a part
of this Title.
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2. Use Restriction: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title,
no use may be made of 7 -And within any of the established Airport
Hazard Zones in such a manner as to create electrical interference
with radio communications between airport and aircraft; make it
difficult for fliers to distinguish between airport lights and others;
result in glare in the ,'.Tres of fliers using the airport; impair
visibility in the vicinity of the airfield; or otherwise endangering
the landing, taking -off, or maneuvering of aircraft.
3. Administration: The provisions of this section shall be administered
in the same manner and by the same officials as other provisions of
this Title.
5-6-00 SUPPIMMTTARY REGULATIONS:
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to such enceptions,
conditions, or modifications as herein provided by the following supple-
mentary regulations:
5-6-04 Uses_,
1. AccessorUses. .GGara'Res: In residential districts, the number of motor
vehicles which space may be provided for as accessory to an authorized
use shall not exceed the following:
SOB.
a In an R-1^ or R-1 District, twu (2) motor vehicle spaces arid for
each 5,000 square feet of which the lot area exceeds 5,000 square
feet, one (1) space for one (1) additional motor vehicle may be
provided.
b In the R-$ District, two (2) motor vehicle spaces for one (1)
family or a two (2) family dwelling. In the R-4 pIstrict, garage
space may be provided for one (1) motor vehicle for each family
for which such residence is designed.
2. Accessory Uses: Motor Vehicle Revair Shops Motor vehicle ro a.ir shops
shall not be permuted as an accessory use in a C-1 Retail Business Zone.
Tn a C-3 General Business Zone, a motor vehicle repair shop shall not be
permitted as an accessory use unless the plan to such accessory use shall
have been submitted to the Board of Adjustment and the approval of such
Board obtained. The Board of Adjustment in passing upon a request for
approval may consider the type if machinery and equipment to be used and
the methods of operation to be employed.
34 Garages and Filling Stations: In a C-1 or C -1-U Business Zone, or in
an I-1 Light Industrial Zone, plans for the erceti-n or structural
alteration of any garages for more than five (5) motor vehicles, or of
a filling station, shall be approved by the Building Inspector. Such
Building Inspector may require such changes relative to yards, location
of pumps, buildings, and construction of buildings as may be deemed best
suited to insure safety, to minimize traffic difficulties, and to safe
guard adjacent properties.
k. Suns: Any sign pertaining to the use of business conducted on the lot
on Vnich the sign is to be located shall be permitted providing it
complies with the Sign Ordinance of the City of Pasco.
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5. Stripping of Top Soil: No person, firm, or corporation shall strip,
excavate or otherwise remove top soil for sale or for use other
than on the premises from which the same shall be taken, except in
connection with the construction or alteration of a building such Tear
premises, in which an excavation could be incidental thereto.
6. Natural production uses_ There may be permitted in any zoft;e, except
a business zone, on approval of the Board of Adjustment and as provided
in this Ordinance, the excavation and sale of sand and gravel, clay,
shale, or other natural mineral deposits (except top soil) for the
quarrying of any kind of rock formation subject to the following
conditions:
a In the case of an open excavation, there shall be a ahstarr,ial
fence with suitable gator completely enclosing
the portion of the property in which the excavation is located and
such fence shall be located at all points forty (40) feet or more
from the edge of the excavation.
b In the case of a quarry or other excavation or rock, there shall be
a substantial fence with suitable gates and. said fence shall be at all
poir.:ts a distance of forty (40) feet or more from the face of any
quarry wall.
c No rock crusher, cement plant, or other cro.shing, grinding,
polishing or cutting ma.chiriery, or tither physical or chemical
process for treating the product of such quarry shall be perm:ti;od,
except by permission of the Board of Adjustment.
d Whenever production in any area used as a gravel pit, sand pit,
clay pit, or quarry shall_ have been completed, then all plants
buildings, structures and equipment shall_ be entirely removed from
such property and stock piles shall be removed or back filled into the
pit within one year after such completion. When production shall
have been completed, then the owner shall take such measures to
rehabilitate the area as deemed reasonable by the City Engineer.
5-•6-08 YARDS • ,
The City Council, on recommendation from the Planning Commission, and after
a �iiblic Hearing held by the Planning Commission, may establish a building
line along certain streets throughout certain zones or throughout certain
natural areas, other than the setback requirements as established on the
various zones by these regulations, when it is found that to do so will
protect public health, welfare, safety, and morals, and implement the
development plan.
1 Front Yard: Where any front yard is required no building shall be
hereafter erected or altered so that any portion thereof shall be
nearer to the front property line than the distance indicated by the
depth of the required front yards;
a Exceptions: Eaves, cornices, belt courses, and similar ornamentations
may project over a front yard not more than two (2) feet.
b Porches: An open or enclosed porch shall be considered a part of a
building in the determination of the size of the yarcr_or lot coverage.
c Fire Escapes: Open fire escapes may be ex -tended into any required
yard not more than four (4) feet, six (6) iriches .
2. Side Yard: Where any specifj.�;u. stale ,ya:.•d is required, no building shall
be hereafter erected or a� e 7° d c:• lilt+: i• any portion thereof shall be
nearer to the side lot line than th,; distance indicated by the width of
the required side yard.
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a Exceptions: Eaves, cornices, belt courses, similar ornamentations and
fireplaces may project over a side yard but not more than two (2) feet.
3. Rear Yard: Where any rear yard is required, no building shall hereafter
be erected or altered so that any portion thereof may be nearer to the
rear lot line than the distance indicated by the required rear yard.
a Exceptions: Eaves, cornices, steps, platforms and open porches may
extend into the rear yard. Private garages attached to a dwelling may
extend into a rear yard,
b. No rear yard is required for accessory buiidLags.
-.6-12 Fences and Siaht Screens:
5-6-12-1 ponces and .Sinht Screens to Comply with Chapter: It shall be unlawful to
erect or maintain any fence or wall or plant or maintain any foliage in
any residential zone contrary -to the terms of this Chapter.
6-12-2 Height at intersections: There shall be no wall, fence or foi.lage higher
than 36 inches above curb grade, and no tree foilage lower than 72 inches
above curb grades within any triangi.e, the two equal legs of which are
formed by lines measured 20 feet along the property line from the intersection
of two streets; or 15 feet from the intersectio -n of a street and an alley,
provided, however, that chain lint fence or woven wire fence of 72 inches
may be erected within the trian,:-le formed by a street and alley or a chain
link fence or woven wire fence may be erected upon a wall or other structures
in the triangle formed by a street and alley not exceeding 36 inches in
height to a combined height of 72 inches, ana provided further that said
chain link or woven wire fence shall be at all times unobstructed by foliage
or other matter.
5-6--12--3Heip.zt in frontyards: Subject to Section 5-6-•12-2 the height of fences and
foliage shall be 1?mited to 42 inches within the minimum front yard area and
within that portion of the minimum side yard area lying forward of the rear-
most portion of the house upon said lot; provided, that the Planning Commission
may allow a fence or foliage not to exceed 72 inches in height within that
,portion of the minimum side yard area lying forward of the rearmost portion
of the house upon said lot and to the rear of the frontmost portion of the
house upon the lot immediately adjoining said fence or foliage, upon
completion of the following steps:
a Upon written a;'plication of the record owner or contract purchaser in
possession, with the written concurrence of the record owner or contract
purchaser in possession of the property immediately adjacent to said fence
or .foliage and
b After a finding by the Planning Commission that such fence or foliage
would not be detrimental to health, safety or the general welfare.
c A suitable gate shall be installed with a minimum width of three (3)
feet leading into the side yard on each side of the house.
5-6-1.2_.4 Heigcnt_ in rear yards_ The height of fences and foliage within that portion
of the minimum side yard area lying forward of the rearmost portion of the
house upon said lot or within the minimum rear yard area, shall not exceed
72 inches provided, howdver, that where any of said areas shall immediately
adjoin a portion of a neighboring lot wherein the height of fences and
foliage shall be limited to less than 72 inches, the height of fences
and foliage allowable in said areas shall not exceed the maximum height
of fences and foliatre allowab).A ic, said a.a jo re,l portions of the neighboring
lot.
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5-6-12-5 Height r a ���Pd:fromm de -exceptions: All heights of fences and foliage
shall be measured from curb or alley grade for the minimum yard areas
adjacent thereto and from the average grade and slope of lower parcel of
property in case of minimum yard areas adjoining a common lot line provided,
however, that in the case of common lot lines when such measurement shall,
in the determination of the Planning Commission, be unreasonably restrict-
ive as to the height of fences or foliage, the Board of Adjustment ,may
allow such variances as to the height of fences or foliage effected by
such measurements as they shall determine to be not detrimental to health,
safety, and the general welfare.
.5-6-12-6 Building Perm�.t Required.':.A .fence or wall shall not be erected without
first obtaining a building permit from the Building Inspector.
5-6-12-7 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS:
On a corner lot in an r residential district, no wall, hedge, or other
planting which would obstruct vision of the intersection may be located
within twenty (20) feet of the dedicated right-of-way to the street.
STA ,TPLIS FOR SPECIAL PEl3.HITS:
5-7-04 General Provisions:
The special uses for which conformance to additional standards w.Ul be
required shall be deemed. to be permitted uses in their respective distr.-2L,;--'U-s5
subject to the standards and requiraments set forth herein, in addition to
all other requiremer:s of this Ordira nce. All such uses are hereby said to
possess characteristics of such unique and special_ form that each specl.-IC
use shall be considered as an individual case.
5-7-08 Required Plan:
A plan for the proposed development of a site for a permitted special use
shall be submitter: ,,zth an application for a special pellmit and such
plan 2hall show the location of parking areas, traffic access and circula•
tion, drives, open spaces, landscaping, and any other pertinent informa-
tion that may be necessary to determine if the special use meets the
requirements of the Ordinance.
5-7-12 iration_
A special permit shall be deemed to authorize only one particular special
use and shall =pire if the special use shall cease for six (6) months
for any reason.
5-17--16 Exi sting Violations:
No permit shall be issued for a special use where there is an existing
violation of this Ordinance.
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'5'"7-20 Standards Applicable to All Special Uses:
The location and size of the use, nature, and intensity of the operations
involved, and the size of the site in relation to it, and the location of
the site in relation to the existing and future stree's giving access to
it, shall be such that it will be in harmony with the orderly development
of the district, and the location and height of buildings and walls will
not discourage the appropriate development of adjacent land and buildings
or impair the value thereof.
F-7-24 Operations:
Operations in connection with the special use shall not be more objection-
able to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, or vibrations, or
flashing lights, than would be the operation of any permitted uses.
5-g-00 NON-CONFOR14RTG USES:
5-5-04 Existing Conditions:
The lawful use of any building or land existing at the time of enactment
of the Ordinance, although such -use does not conform with the provisions
of this Ordinance, may be continued, provided that:
1. If such non -conforming use is abandoned for a period of one (1) or
more years, any further use of such lands or premises shall be in
conformity with the provisions of this title,
2. A non --conforming use may not be altered or extended during its life.
3. A non -conforming building may not be altered structurally during its
life to an extent Pxceeding twenty-five (25) percent of the assessed
valuation of the original building at the time of the alteration,
unless such building is changed to a conforming use.
4. The extension of a Lawful use of any portion cf a non -conforming
bu=lding shall not be deemed the ex: ension of such non -conforming use.
5. No building damaged by fire or other causes to the extert of more than
fifty (50) percent of such assessment value shall be repaired or
rebuilt except in conformity with the regulation of this Ordinance.
6. No non -conforming use shall be extended to displace a conforming u!.e..
7. Cnee a non -conforming use has changed to a conforming use, it shall
not revert back to a non -conforming use.
S. Any structure or portion thereof declared unsafe by a properly
authorized person may be restored to a safe condition and continue as
a non -conforming use, unless such repairs exceed sixty (60) percent
of the assessed valuation of said structure at which time the text
of this Ordinance shall prevail.
9. Nothing herein contained shall require any change in plans or
construction of a designated building, the construction of which shall
have been dil.ligently pursued for three (3) months, and the ground
story frame work of such building, including the second tier of beams,
shall have been completed within six (6) months and which entire
building shall be completed within one year frcm the enactment of
this Ordinance.
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5 Q--.00 OFF-STREET PARKING:
After the date this Ordinance becomes effective, the following parking spaces shall
be provided and satisfactorily maintained by the owner of the property for each
dwelling erected, enlarged, or altered to forty (40) percent of the value of the
appraised value of the building for use for any of the following purposes:
(a) Dwellings: at least one (1) parking space for each dwelling unit within the
building or buildings.
(b)
P.t least one for each eight (8) seats provided for its patrons,
based on a mayimum seating capacity, or (2) at' least one parking space for every
twelve (12) lineal feet of seating area of benches or pews, or (3) for those
places not having fixed seats, one (1) parking space for each 75 square feet of
gross floor area.
(c) Restaurants or other eating Maces: At least one (1) parking space for each
five {53�—seats except when it is in a dwelling which provides parking space,
in which case the number of spaces already provided may be takento be available
to the restaurant or eating space.
(d) Hotel: At least one (1) parking space for each three (3) guest sleeping roc.,;.
(e) Hospital. sanitarium, or nursing_home_ At least one (1) parking space.for each
five (5) patients, plus on(e 1) additional space for each staff doctor, plus
one (1) additional space for each three regular employees, including nurses.
(f) Stores: At least one (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet
of floor area.
(g) Office Buildings and Banks: At least one (1) parking space for each three hundred
(300) square feet of office floor area on the ground floor and one (1) space for
each five hundred (500) square feet of floor space above the first floor and the
same shall apply to basement floor areas.
(h) Outdoor sports areas or parks without fixed seats -- subject to review by the
Planning Commission.
(i) Industrial or manufacturi_?�gestablishments:, At least one (1) parking space for
each f au�, l:t.ndred (400) square feet gross floor area, or for each two (2)
working people.
(j) fowling _alley s: Four (4) parking spaces for each alley.
(k) Motel_: One (1) parking space for each unit of lodging.
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2. All parking area provided pursuant to this section shall be on the same lot with
the building, except that the Board of Adjustment may permit the parking spaces
to be on a lot within five hundred (500) feet of the building, if it determines
that it is impracticable to provide parking on the same lot with the building.
3. Mixed Oc2upanc4: In the case of mired uses, the total requirements for off=
street parking requirements shall be the sum of the requi.remer+s for the various
uses computed separately.
4. Unspecified Uses: In the case of a use not specifically mentioned in this
Section, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the same
as the above mentioned use, which in the opinion of the Board of Adjustment
shall be deemed most analogous.
5. Cooperative Provisions: Where adjoining facilities of two or more ownerships
can be developed and designed as one facility, and where efficiency of
parking, circulation and economy of space will result from joint development,
and where the total parking area involved is 10,000 square feet or greater, a
reduction of 1010 of the total combined required parking space shall be emitted.
5-10-00 TRANSITION REGULATIONS
5-10-04 Lots in two districts:
Where a district boundary line divides a lot in a single or joint ownership
of record at the time such line is adopted, the regulations for the less
restricted portion of such lot shall extend not more than thirty (30) feet
into the More restricted portion provided the lot has frontage on a street
in the less restricted district.
5--10-08 Business Entrances on Residential Streets:
Where a residential district is bounded by a portion of a business district,
any side street extending through such residential district into such
business district shall not be used for any business purpose except as
hereinafter set forth. The business structure erected in said business
district shall face and open upon the street set aside for business
purposes except that shadow windows and such business structures may be
built and exposed upon said side street within the area set aside as part
of such business district and an entrance may be made at the corner of
such business -residential streets and all other entrances thereto must
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face on a business street except that the entrances may be made from such
residential streets to the upper stories of such business structures.
5-10-12 Garage Entrances: No public garage for more than five (5) motor vehicles
shall have an entrance or exit for motor vehicles within fifty (50) feet
of the residential district.
5-10-16 Side and Rear Yard Transition: Where a lot in a business or industrial
di triet abuts a lot in a residrnt•ial district, there shall be provided
along such abutting lines, a yard equal in width or depth to that
required in a residential district.
5 -10 -ter Front Yard Transition: Where the frontage on one (1) side of a street
between two (2) inters-cting streets is zoned partly as residential and
partly as business or industrial, the front yard depth in the business or
industrial district shall be equal to the required front yard depth in the
residential district.
5-10-24 Corner Yard Transition: On ever- corner lot in a residential district,
there shall be provided on the side street a s:*Lde yard of 15 feet in vridth.
-11-00 ADMINISTRATION A.NTD ENFORCEMENT:
5-11-04 Interpretation:
1. In interpreting and applying
provision shall be held to b
promotion of the public heal
therefore, when this Title i
of buildings or premises, or
imposed or required by other
the provisions of this Title
5-11-08 Enforcement:
the provisions of this Title, the
the minimum requirements for the
h, safety, morals, and general_ welfare*
poses a greater restriction upon the use
requires larger open spaces than are
laws, resolutions, rules, or regulations,
shall control.
1. It shall be the duty of the Building Official or duly authorized
agent to enforce this Title through proper 'legal channels. The
Building Official shall issue no permits for the construction,
alteration, or repair of any building or part thereof unless such
plans and intended use of such buildings or land conforms in all
respects with the provisions of this resolution.
5-11-12 Penalty:
1. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, reglects,
or refuses to comply witn or who resists the enforcement of any of the
provisions of this Title shall be guilty of a misdemearcr and shall
be fined in any sum not to exceed three hundred ($300.00) dollars or
imprisonment in the city jail for a term of not exceeding ninety (90)
days, or both fine and imprisonment, for each offense. Each day that
a violation is permitted to e<dst shall constitute a separate offense.
5-11--16 Fee Schedule for Public Hearing:
1. Whenever a public hearing is required by this Title, in addition to
other required data accompanying a request involving a public hearing
shall pay a fee according to the following schedule to the city to
help defray expenses encountered in proess.sing of the application.
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2. No application shall be processed unless such costs, charges, or fees
listed 'below have been paid in full, and which fee shall be non-refundable.
a. Variance-----------------$ 15.00
b. Special Permit------------- 15.00
c. Zone Change -------------- 45.00
5-11-20 Severability Clause:
1. Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared by the
courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof
other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
5-11m24 ComRlaints Regarding Violations:
1. Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have
occued, any person may file a written complaint. Such comTlaint
stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filb-i with the
administrative official. He record properly such complaint,
immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this
Ordinance.
� 12-00 UEN- DIMTS AND REZONING
5-12-04 Amending._the_Zoning Ordinance:
1. The regulations, restrictions, and bounC.aries set forth in this
ordinance may from time to time be amended, supplementP.i, changed
or repealed provided, however, that no such action may be taken
until after a public hearing in relation thereto, at which interested
parties and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard. At
least 10 days notice of time and place of such hearing shall be
published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
2. In case, hokever, of a protest against such change signed by the
owners of twenty percent or more either of the area of the lots
included in such proposed change or those lots which are within
200 feet t;he proposed zone change, such amendments shall not
become effctive except by the favorable vote of three fourths (3/4)
of the City Council of the City of Pasco.
5--•12-08 Change in the Zoning Map Petition - Who May Initiate:
1. Any person, firm, corporation, group of individuals, municipal
department, or planning commission may petition for a zone change
with the following exceptions:
a. If the person, firm, corporation, or group of individuals does
not have legal ownership of the parcel of land under consideration
for rezoning, the petition submitted by said person must contain
the signature of the legal owner of the property. The legal
owner is considered to •bcL the owner of record.
b. A person, firm, corporation, or group of individuals may not
submit more than one petition in any one year for the same
parcel of land.
2. The City Council may, upon its own motion or upon the motion of the
Planning Commission, after holding pi:blic hearings, and after
receiving the recommendation o.' the Planning Commission, change by
ordinance, the district bp'uz,:_dric5 or zone classifications as shown
on the district maps and amend, supplement, or change by ordinance
the regulations herein established.
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5-12-12 Change in Zoning Map -- Petition--_Reauirerents:
1. The petition for a change of classification must silow the
following:
(a) The date the existing; zoning became effective.
(b) The changed conditions which are alleged to warrant
other or additional zoning.
(c) Facts to justify -L-he change on the basis of advancing
the public healt=i, safety, and general welfare.
(d) The effect it w111 have on the value and character of
adjacent property and the Development Plan.
(e) The effect on the property owner or owners if the
request is not granted.
(f) Such other information the Planning Commission shall
require.
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5-13-04 Zoning Adjustor --- Powers and Duties: All of the provisions of this
chapter defining the powers, duties, and procedures of the Board of
Adjustment shall also apply to the Zoning Adjustor.
5-13-08 Application to the Board: Persons desiring consideration by the
Board of Adjustment shall apply to the Secretary of the Burd and
shall supply such information as the Board may require on forms
provided for the purpose.
5-13-12 Authority of the Board- The Board of Adjustment, subject to
appropriate conditions and safeguards as provided by this Title,
shall hear and decide:
1. Special Permits: Applications for special permits when the
Zoning Ordinance sets forth the specific uses to be made
subject to special use permits and established criteria for
determining the conditions to be imposed.
2. Variances: Applications for variances from the terms of the
23ning Ordinance provided, that any variance granted shall be
subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment
thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special
privilege inc..nsistent with the limitations upon other
properties in the vicinity and zone in which subject property
is situated, and that the following circumstances are found
to apply:
(a) Because of special circumstances applicable to subject,
including size, shape, topography, Location or surroundings,
the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance is Found to
deprive subject property of rights and privileges enjoyed
by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone
classification.
(b) That the granting of the variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the
property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in
which subject propert',r is situated.
5-13-16 Review -- Administrative Action;:
1. Appeals, where it is alleged by the applicant that there is
error in any order, requirement, permit, decision, or
determination made by an administrative official in the
administration or enforcement of this Title.
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2. Where the street or lot layout actually on the ground, or as recorded;
differs from the street and lot lines as showon the Zoning Map, 't
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Board of Adjustment, after notice to the owners of the property and
after public hearing, shall interpret the map in such a way as to carry
out the intent and purposes of this Title. In case of any question as
to the location of any boundary line between zoning districts, a request
for interpretation of the Zo%:i�g Map may 'be made to the Board of Adjustment
and a determination shall be made by said Board.
5-13-20 Temporary Structures and Uses: The telirpo.-ary use of a structure or premises
in any zone classification for a purpose or use that does not conform to
the regulations prescribed else here in this Title for the zone class-
ification in wlgich it is located provided that such use be of a temporary
nature and does not involve the erection of a substantial structure. A
zoning certificate for such use nay be granted in the form of a temporary
and revocable permit., for not more than a -.1 x (6) month period, subject
to such conditions as will safeguard the public health, safety? convenience,
and general welfare.
5-13-24 Waiver of Violet ions: Recognizing the fact that a building may be erectF:d
in good faith with every intent to comply with the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance in respect to the location of the building upon the lot
and the size and location of required yards, and that it may later be
determined that such building does not comply in every detail with such
requirements, although not vR-lat.i:ng the spirit or intent of the Zoning
Ordinance, the Board of Adjustment may issue 1,11aiyer of Violation subject
to such conditions as -rill saiegnard the public hczlth, safety, convenience}
and general welfare.
5-13-28 Extension of. Use on Border of District: The extension of a use or building
into a more restricted zone classification i--aediately adjacent thereto,
but not more than thirty (30) feet beyon„ the dividing line of the two
zone classifications, under such conditions as will safeguard development
in the more restricted district.
5--13-32 Administrative E.xc�j� Aion� An administrative exceptioii not to exceed one
foot of any dimensional standard pertinent to front yard, side yard, rear
yard, flanking street, and building liiie may be granted by administrative
action of the Board of Adjustment without public hearing and without
posting of public notices.
5-13-36 Hearings- Upon filing of appl: cation for a variance, the Bard of
Adjustment shall set the tune and place for a public hearing on such
matter, and written notice thereof shall be addressed through the
United States mail to all property owners of record within three hundred
(300) feet and not :Less than 60alwo. (10) days prior to the hearing.
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5-13-40 _Notice of Hearing:,.jo'tice of the Mime, place, and purpose of the
public hearing shall be as Irescribed by R.C.W. 35-63.
5-13-44 Appeals -- Time Limit: Appeals inay be taken to the Board of Adjustment
by any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department, board or bureau
of the city affected by any decision of an administrative official. Such
appeal shall be filed in writing in duplicate with the Board of Adjustment
within the ten (10) days of the date of the action being taken.
5-13-48 Appeal -- Notice of Time and Place: Upon the filing of an appeal from an
administrative determination, or from the action of the Zoning Adjustor,
the Board of Adjustmant shall set the time and place at which the matter
will be considered.. At least a ten (10) day iloUice of z ch time and
place, toget-her -with one co -,Y- of the zmitten appeal, shall be given
to the official whose de,isi-n s Y,:�jnr app, -paled. At least ten (10)
days notice of the tine and :.Lac; 5= i..11 also be given to the adverse
parties of record in the The officer from whom the appeal is
being taken shall forthwith transinit to the Board of Adjustment all of
the records pertaining to the decision being appealed from, together
with such additional written report as he deems pertinent,
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Scoae_of Authority on_A_p ep al: In excercising the pc:wers granted in this
Title, the Hoard of Adjustment may in conformity with this chapter,
reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the order, require-
ment, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order,
requirement, decision, or determination as should be made and to that end,
shall have all the powers of the officaa7 from whom the appeal is taken,
insofar as the decision on the particular issue is concerned.
5-13-60 Board of Adjustments Action Final: The action by the Board of Adjust-
ment on an application for a conditional use permit or variance, airy
administrative officer shall be final conclusive unless within ten (10)
days from the dat ; of said act is 1 tho cr13inal app; .i ;a-iL or an, adver• �F
party :makes ui: plica tion to a court of competent jurisdiction for a wri_L
of certiorari, a, writ of prohibition, or a of mandamus.
5-13-64 Inc?usion of Findings of Fact: both the Board of Adjustment and Zoning
Adjustor shall, in making an order, requirement, decision, or determin-
ation :include in a written record of the case, t".,.e findings of fact
upon which the action is based.
5-13-68 Meetings and Rules of Order: The Board of Adj:tstment shall fix its glace
of meeting aLnd 8kall corduct at least one regular meet ng each month,
provided that if no :as+.es over which the Hoard has jurisdiction are
pending upon .its calendar, a meeting may be cancl-I'Led. Other meetings of
the Board of Adjustment shall be held at the cell of the chairman and at
such other tirae3 as tha Beard of Adjustment may determine. All hearings
of the Board shall be open to tie public. The presence of three (3)
menfoers shall constitute a quorum. In all other matters, the Bca^d of
Adjustment shall proceed accord g to ii:s own rules of order for the
conduct of business and el. -,11 file its rules of order with the City Clerk.
5-1 --00 REPEAL OF CMITFLICTING ORDINANCES - EFFECTIVE DATE:
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Zoning Ord-
inance, or inco-nsist- ent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby
repealed to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and
effect. This Ordinance shall becore effective on (date to be determiz.ed.).
DEFIB?IT:"0 S''
For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms or words herein shall be
interpreted or defined as follows: Except where specifically defined herein all
words used in this Ordinance snail carry the customary meanings.
Words used in the present tense include the future and the future includes
the present and the plural includes the singular and the Zing.Ll.ar includes the
plural.
The word lot includes the word plot.
The word building includes the word structure.
The word shall is intended to be ;mandatory.
OccLipied or used shall. bc� c'^-nSidpred as though followed by the words "or
intended`, "arranged", or 'designed to be -used ur o::c,rpied".
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,AecessorZ uses: A use subordinate to the principal use or building and
'I-,.-.ocated on the same lot with such principal use or building.
Agricultural use (limited): An agricultural operation including the
construction of farm buildings and the keeping of farm animals, but the agricultural
operation shall be for a personal use only and not be carried on as a commercial
enterprise where a profit is realized.
Alley: A narrow service way, not less than twenty (20) feet wide, providing
a secondary public means of access to abutting properties.
Alterations: As applied to a building or structure:
(a) A change or rearrangement of the structural parts in the existing
facilities, or
(b) An enlargement or addition on a building or structure, or
(c) Moving a building or structure from one location or position to
another, or
(d) A change of use.
Alterations, structural: Any change of supporting members of a building such
as bearing walls, columns, beams, or girders.
ADartment house: A building arranged, intended, or designed to be occupied
by three {3) or more families living independently of each other.
Araa. net site: The total area within the property lines exclusive of
external streets.
Auto Court: A building or group of buildings, detached or semi-detached,
containing rooms or apartments and having automotive parking or storage space,
provided directly or in close connection therewith. Such building or group of
buildings, designated, intended, or used primarily for the providing of
sleeping accommodations for automobile travelers.
Basement: A story partly underground, but having at least one-half (2) of
its height above the average level of the adjoining ground. A basement shall
be counted as a story for the purposes of height measurement if the -vertical
distance between the ceiling and the average level of the adjoining ground is
more than five (5) feet or if it is used for business or dwelling purposes.
Boarding house: Any dwelling with less than twenty (20) sleeping rooms in
which persons either individually or as families are housed or lodged and are
provided meals at said dwelling. A rooming house or furnished rooming house
shall be deemed a boarding Nouse.
Building: A roof supported by walls or columns for the enclosure of persons,
animals or property of any kind or nature.
Building, accessory: A supplemental building, the use of which is incidental
to that of the main or principal building and which is located on the same lot
therewith.
Building. areas A total area taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade
level of the prinlipal building and all accessory buildings, exclusive of covered
porch terraces and steps.
Building, detached,:-- Vbuilding surrounded by open space as regaired herein.
Building, front line of : The line c " that fsee of the building nearest the
front line of the lot. This face inclues ::,=n pe.::^fors and covered porches
whether enclosed or unenclosed, but does not include steps.
Building, he� ight: The vertical distance measured from the average elevation
of the proposed finished grade from the front of the building to the highest point
of the roof for flat roofs, to the deck line for mansard roofs and to the mean
heights between eaves and the ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs.
`Building, main: A building in which is conducted the principal use of the
-,,..slot on which it is situated.
Camping ground: A parcel of land used or intended to be used, let, or
rented for occupance by campers, even though tlE occupancy by campers shall be
in trailers, tents, movable or temporary buildings, rooms, or sleeping quarters
of any kind, the same shall still be deemed to be a camping ground.
Cellar: A story partly underground and having more than one half (1) of its
ci.^ar height below the average level of the adjoining ground. A cellar shall not
be considered in determining the permissable number of stories.
Club,_members=. An organization catering exclusively to members and their
guests in premises and buildings for recreational and athletic purposes. Such
operations shall not be conducted primarily for gain and also there shall not be
conducted any vending, merchandising, or commercial activities except as required
generally for the membership and purposes of such club.
Court: An unoccupied open space other than a yard on the same lot with a
building which is bounded on two (2) or more sides by the walls of such building.
Court, inner: A court enclosed on all sides by exterior walls of the
buildings, or by exterior walls and lot lines on which walls are allowable.
Court ,_outer: A court extending to a street line or opening upon any fronts
side, or rear yard.
Coverage: That percentage of the plot or lot area ,covered by the building
area. .
Curb level: The officially established grade of the curb in front of the
midpoint of the lot.
Dog kennel_ A structure used for the harboring of more than three dogs over
six months of age or more than one female dog over six months of age.
Dwelling: A building designed for or used as a living quarter for one (1)
or more families.
The term 'one -family dwelling", "two-family dwelling", or "dwelling group"
shall not be deemed to include automobile courts, mobile homes, or tourist homes.
Dwelling, one -family Detached dwelling designed for or occupied exclusively
by one family.
Dwelling, two-family: A building designed for or occupied exclusively by
two families living independently of each other, except that common laundry
facilities are allowed.
Dwelling, multiple: A building used or designed as a residence for three
or more families living independently of each other doing their own cooking
therein. This shall include apartment houses, apartment hotels, flats, and
group houses.
Dwelling unit: A building or portion thereof providing complete house
keeping facilities for one family.
Family: One or more persons occupying a premise and living as a single
housekeeping unit as distinguished from a group occupyi-ig a group h=ouse,
lodging house, club, fraternity, or hotel.
Filling station, public gasoline: Any area of land, including any structure
or part thereof that is or are used or designed to be used for the supply of
gasoline, also deemed to be included wi_th::n this term shall be: Any area or
structure used or designed to be used fo- pnllsh rg, greasing, washing, spraying
(other than paint), dry cleaning, or otherwise cleaning or servicing such motor
vehicles.
Floor Area: The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of
the building or buildings measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or
from the center line of walls separating two buildings. In particular, the floor
area of a building or buildings shall include:
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a Basement space
b Floor space for mechanical equipment, with structural headroom of
seven ;7) feet, six (6) inches or more.
c Elevator shafts and stairwells at each floor.
d Pent houses
e Attic space (whether or not floor has actually- been laid) providing
structural headroom of seven feet, six inches or more.
f Interior ba.'1-cox..7 and mezzanines.
g Enclosed porche
h Accessory uses not including space for accessory off-street par -king.
However, the floor area of the building shall not include:
i Cellar space, except that the cellar space used for retailing shall
be included for the purposes of calculating requirements for
accessory off-street parking ,:paces, and accessory off --street
loading spaces.
j Elevator and stair bulkheads, accessory water tanks and cooling
towers.
k Attic space, #,w.neth_-r or not a floor has act,{ally beeii laid) p:coviding
structural headroom of less than seven feet, six inches.
1 Uncovered steps.
m Terraces, breezeways, and open spaces.
n. Accessory off-street parking spaces.
Floor area ratioofa building: A quotient of the floor area of the bailding
divided by its lot area.
Garaize. private: A garage used for storage purpo-•e s only ar.d having a
capacity of not more than three automobiles or not more than two automobiles per
family housed in a buildLig to which snch garage is accessory, whichever is
greater. Space therein may be used for not more than one commercial vehicle
whose gross vehicle weight shall not exceed 6,000 pounds GV. Temporary storage
of farm vehicles not to exceed three consecutive days is permi.ssable. Space may
be reWLed to not more than ti,,To vehicles of other than the occupants of the
buildings to which the garage is accessory.
public Any garage other than a private garage, available to the
public, operated for gain an,11 which is used for storage, repair, rental, greasing,
washing, servicing, adjusting, or egi.ippi_ng of automobiles or other motor vehicles,
and :
Home oecuations: An occupation which is carried on in a dwelling unit,
a Is carried on only within the principal building,
b Is carried on by a member of the family residing in the dwelling unit.
c Is incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for
residential purposes.
d Which conforms to the following additional amdi'cions :
1 Exterior si�;:cs or display shall be in conformance with provisions
of this Ordinance regulating same.
2 There shall be no exterior storage of materials or exterior
indication of the home occupation or variation from the residential
character of the principal building.
3 No offensive noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, odors, heat, or glare
shall be produced.
4 Employment of not more than one pF:--son not a member of the immediate
family is permitted only at the discretion of the Zoning Board of
Adjustme-rt upon application in writing d4ucribing the full nature
and extent of the occupation.
In particular, home ocon.paticns -include. "ori a.oe. not limited to the following:
a Art studio
b Dress and drapery making
c Teaching with musical instruments limited to a single pupil at a time.
d Preparation of food for off -premise sale.
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However, a home occupation shall not be interpreted to include the folloiring:
(a) Banber shops and beauty parlors.
(b) Real estate and insurance offices.
(c) Restaurants.
(d) Commercial stables and kennels,
(e) Cabinet making.
Hospital: Unless otherwise specified, the term "hospital" shall be deemed to
include sanitarium, sanatorium, preventorium, clinic, rest home, nursing home,
convalescent home, and any other place for the diagnosis, treatment, or care of
a:iiments and to be limited to the above named places.
Hotel: A building containing rooms intended or designed to be used or which
are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping
lyurpe.;es by guests and in which only a general kitchen and dining rooms are
provided within the building or an accessory building.
Junk Yard.: A lot or structure or part thereof used primarily for the
collecting, and/or storage and/or sale of waste paper, rags, scrap metal or discarded
material and/or for the collecting, dismantling, storage, and salvaging of
machinery and/or vehicle,- for the sale of parts thereof.
Laundromat: A business premise equipped with individual clothes washing
machines for use by retail customers, exclusive of Ivindry facnlalvies provided as
A.p 1'-.' '!a ;t cad=.'::xtA.C1Z7: hau00 or. .'ptls bmeni-. ar novel.
Launder A business where clothes and/or other fabrics are sent to be cleaned.
Line. street: ihe.dividing line between the dedicated right-of--V!ay of a
street and an adjacent lot.
Lodging house: A building in which more than two (2) and less than twenty
(20 rooms are rented and in which no table board is furnished.
Lot: Land occupied or to be occupied by a building and its accessory
buildings or by a dwelling group and its accessory buildings, together with such
open spaces as are required under the provisio.-as of this Ordinance. Said land shall
not have less than the minimum area required by this Ordinance for the lot in a
district in which such land is situated. Said lot shall also have its principal
frontage upon a street or on such other means of access as may be determined by the
provisions of this Ordinance to be adequate. Compliance with the above stipulations
shall be necessary for the issuance of a building permit for a building or structure,
I.ot . corner . Land at the junction of and fronting on two (2) or mc.- a
intersecting streets.
L_ot corner, d2pth of* A mean horizontal distance between the front and rer-o
lot lines measured in the general direction of its side lot lines.
Lot, interior: A lot other than a corner lot.
Lot, through: An interior lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately
parallel streets.
Lot. key: A lot in which the front half of the side lot line forms the rear
lot line of an adjoining lot.
Lot _aridth of: The average width measured at right angles to the depth.
Lot..,_IRe. Any line dividing one lot from another.
Motor vehicle, repair shy A bui+_di;:'Lg or ��;crtion of a building arranged,
intended or designed to be used forg -c-a?Arps to motor vehicles.
Non -con -forming use: A building, structure, or use of land existing at the time
of the enactment of this ordinance and which does not conform to the regulations of
the district or zone in which it is situated.
Motel: Refer to Auto Court,
Nursinkuo convalescent home: Any building with less than 15 sleeping rooms
where persons are housed or lodged and furnished with meals and nursing care and
which premises are licensed by the State of Washington.
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n?�-Irsery School _ A school designed to provide daytime care and/or da�rti<-+
instruction for five or m -re children.
Open spaces: An unoccupied space open to the sky on the same lot with a
building.
Pa_ t io : Open
Person: The term person, when used herein, shall _include 'therein individuals,
partnerships, associations, or corporations.
Professional office in a residence: A professional office or studio located
in the residence of a physician, surgeon, doctor., lawyer, architect, artist, or
teacher or registered nurse. Such use shall be seca.;dary and ircidental Life
residential use of the building. The profession must be carried. ori in the princ -
)al %til.ding and way be advertised by a professional name plate or sign not to
exceed 96 square inches that is attached to the main door or suspended in a
window, and it may be illuminated but not i.n a flashing manner.
Qzarrv, sand pits gavel pit, topsoil striQ,jno . A lot or land or part
thereof used for the purpose 6P extracting stone, sand, gravel, or topsoil for
sale as an industrial operation and exclusive of the �,Y%-oces of gr.&6- ng Vibe Iot
preparatory to the construction of a building for which application for a
building permit has been made.
Resident hotel: A building occupied by permanent guests only and not for
transients. This building may also include restaurants n^;wstands, and oth:3r
accessory services, cnly an such services are primarily for serving its occiiparits
and only incidentally to the public.
Riding Academy: Any establishment where horses are kept for riding, driving,
or stabling.for compensation or incidental to the operation of any club,
association, ranch or similar establishment.
Sanitarium. sanatorium: A private hospital whether or not such facilities
are operated for profit.
Stable. private: An accessory building in which horses are kept for private
use and not for hire, remuneration, or sale.
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Stable, public: A building in which horses are kept for remuneration, hire,
or sale.
Story: That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor
and the surface of the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it then
the space between any floor and the ceiling next above it.
Story, half: A story under a gable, hip, or gambrel,roof, the wall plates
of which on at least two (2) exterior walls are not more than two (2) feet above
the floor of such story.
Story. height of: The vertical distance of a top surface of a floor to the
top surface of the floor next above it. The height of the top most story is a
distance from the top surface of the floor to the top surface of the ceiling
joists.
Street: A public or private way which affords a principal means of access
to abutting properties.
Structure: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires
location on the ground or attachment to something having a location on the
ground.
Theater, moving A building or part of a building devoted to the
showing of moving pictures on a said admission bacis.
Theater, outdoor drive-in: An open lot or part thereof wr.th its
facilities devoted primarily to the showing of moving pictures or theatrical
productions on a paid admission basis, to patrons seated in automobiles or in
outdoor seats.
Tourist cabins: A group of buildings, including either separate cabins or a
row of cabins, which:
(a) Contain living and sleeping accommodations for transient occupance.
(b) Have individual entrances.
Tourist home: A dwelling in which overnight accommodations are provided or
offered for transient guests for compensation.
KgZa A street or alley or other thoroughfare or easement permanently
established for passage of persons or vehicles.
Yard: An unoccupied space open from the ground line to the sky on the
same lot with the building or structure.
Yard. front: An open a-nd unoccupied space on the same lot with the main
building extending the full width of the.lotsituated between the street line
and the front line of the building, projected to the side lines of the 1CL The
depth of the front yard shall be measured between the front line of the building
and the front property line. Covered porches whether enclosed or unenclosed shall_
be considered As -a -part of the.ma.in'building and shall not be projected in to the
required front yard.
Yard, rear: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the main building
extending the full width of the lot and situated between the rear line of the
lot and the rear line of the building. The depth of the rear yard shall be
measured between the rear line of the lot cr center line of an easement and the
rear line of the building.
Yard. side: An open unoccupied space on the same lot with the buildng
situated between the furtherest projection of the building and the side lines of
the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard. Any lot line not a rear
line or a front line shall be deemed a side line.
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