HomeMy WebLinkAbout4445 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. Li 4 u J
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 21 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) AND
25 (ZONING) TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND FRONTAGE
REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the development and approval of plats within the State of Washington are
governed by RCW 58.17; and,
WHEREAS, local subdivision regulations including the City of Pasco subdivision
regulations within Title 21 of the Pasco Municipal must conform to RCW 58.17; and,
WHEREAS, the PMC currently states that parcels under 10,000 square feet in size must
have at least 60 feet of street right-of-way frontage; and,
WHEREAS, interest has been expressed to decrease the minimum lot size and frontage
requirements in certain residential zones; and,
WHEREAS, decreasing the minimum lot size and frontage in certain residential zones
would increase housing density to allow for more homes to be constructed to help accommodate
Pasco's growing population; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions have been considered by the Pasco Planning
Commission at a public hearing and the Commission has recommended City Council approve the
revisions; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That section 21.20.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is
amended and shall read as follows:
21.20.040 MINIMUM LOT DIMENSIONS. Lot areas shall conform to the requirements
of PMC Title 25.
(1) Width and Depth.
(a) Lot depth exceeding two and one-half times the lot width shall be avoided.
(2) Frontage. A minimum frontage area for each lot shall be required as follows:
(a) Lots in the R-1, R -1-A. and R -1-A2 zoning districts with less than 10,000 square
feet in area shall have a minimum frontage of 60 feet except lots fronting on cul-de-
sacs, which shall have a minimum frontage of 35 feet and a width of 50 feet or more at
the setback line;
N Lots in the R-2. R-3 and R-4 zoning districts with less than 10.000 Nuare feet in
area shall have a minimum frontage of 50 feet except lots frontin , on cul-de-sacs.
which shall have a minimum frontage of 35 feet and a width of 50 feet or more at the
setback line, and except lots that are Bart of zero -lot -line developments. which shall
have a minimum frontage of 30 feet:
Lc) Lots with more than 10,000 square feet in area shall have a minimum frontage of
90 feet except lots fronting on cul-de-sacs, which shall have a minimum frontage of 35
feet and a width of 50 feet or more at the setback line.
(3) In no case shall a residential lot contain less than X000-4,000 square feet of lot area
unless the lot is approved by the City through the planned unit development or planned
density development process:, or if the lot is art of a zero -lot -line development
(4) In subdivisions where septic tanks or other individual sewage disposal devices are to
be installed, the size of lots shall be subject to the approval of the Benton/Franklin Health
District, but by no means shall be smaller in size than the applicable zoning district in
which the lot is located. [Ord. 3398 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 26.16.040.]
Section 2. That section 25.60.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code (R-2 Medium Density
Residential) shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.60.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(1) Minimum lot area: 6-000 square feet;
(2) One single-family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in PMC 25.60.050(3);
(3) Density: One dwelling per 64, )W 5,000 square feet of lot area for single-family
dwellings and 5;000 4,000 square feet of lot area for multiple -family dwellings except
as provided in PMC 25.60.030(8);
(4) Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent;
(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: five feet;
(c) Rear: Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with
vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where there
is no alley the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet from any
property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size, and must be
located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops
adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line provided there are no
openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(6) Maximum Building Height.
(a) Principal building: 25 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special
permit;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC;
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC; and
(10) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 4110 § 14, 2013; Ord.
4040 § 7, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 15, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 14, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999;
Code 1970 § 25.34.050.]
Section 3. That section 25.65.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code (R-3 Medium Density
Residential) shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.65.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(1) Minimum lot area: 5300 4,500 square feet;
(2) One single-family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in PMC 25.65.050(3);
One dwelling unit per 5300 4,500 square feet of lot area for single-family dwellings and
3,000 square feet of lot area for multiple -family dwellings and dwellingspart of zero -lot -
line developments except as provided in PMC 25.60.030(8);
(4) Maximum lot coverage: 60 percent;
(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: Five feet; exce tin zero -lot -line develo ments in which case no side yand
setback is required from the common lot lintsprovided the remaining, side Yard is at
least 10 feet;
(c) Rear. Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with
vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where there
is no alley, the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet from any
property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size, and must be
located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops
adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line provided there are no
openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(6) Maximum Building Height.
(a) Principal building: 35 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special
permit;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC; and
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(10) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 4110 § 15, 2013; Ord.
4040- § 8, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 17, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 16, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.36.050.]
Section 4. That section 25.70.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code (R-4 High Density
Residential) shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.70.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(1) Minimum lot area: 5000 4,000 square feet;
(2) One single-family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in PMC 25.70.050(3);
(3) Density: One dwelling unit per 5-,800 4,000 square feet of lot area for single-family
dwellings and 1,500 square feet of lot area for multiple -family dwellings and dwellings part of
zero -lot -line developinents;
(4) Lot coverage: 60 percent;
(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: Five feet; exce tin zero -lot -line develo ments in which case no side and
setback is required from the common lot line(s). provided the remainin r side yard is at
least 10 feet;
(c) Rear: Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley maybe placed on the alley
line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages with
vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where there
is no alley, the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or chicken
hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet from any
property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size, and must be
located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops
adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line provided there are no
openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall not allow such
structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(6) Maximum Building Height.
(a) Principal building: 35 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special
permit;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC;
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC; and
(10) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 4110 § 16, 2013; Ord.
4040 § 9, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 19, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 18, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.38.050.]
Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided
by law thisday of 2019.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
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