HomeMy WebLinkAbout4536 Ordinance - Amending PMC 21.20.060 - Lots Without Public Street FrontageORDINANCE NO. 4536
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 21.20.060 "LOTS WITHOUT PUBLIC STREET
FRONTAGE."
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to PMC 21.05.020 has identified the benefits in regulating
the division of land within the Pasco Urban Growth Area to promote the health, safety,
convenience, comfort, urban infill, prosperity and general welfare of the present and future
residents of the Pasco Urban Growth Area; and
WHEREAS, the City has existing isolated residential lots where the width and depth
exceed the lot dimension standards of PMC 21.20.040; and
WHEREAS, the dedication of public street frontage on said lots can encourage sprawl by
preventing denser infill development of housing and the efficient use of land; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that providing a tool for development using flexible
design and development standards may assist in meeting the demand and need for housing for all
members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Housing Goal 4-C of the 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan states the city shall
increase housing supply and diversity through appropriate and flexible development standards;
and
WHEREAS, Implementation Policy 1-A of the 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan states the
city shall maintain city codes, standards and guidelines which are clear, concise and objective.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 21.20.060 entitled "Lots without public street frontage" of the
Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
21.20.060 Lots without public street frontage.
(1) Gharae�eristies. Flag lot developments may be approved on a lot without fiffl publie s
f:-eftt , e i.n .;,i.;,.i. , o ,idea i,,, a„ ,ed ,ate dr -i ,ew .,i,,eees str;). Purpose. These
regulations are intended to implement comprehensive plan goals and policies encouraginginfill
'nfill
development, more efficient use of the remaining developable land, protection of environmentally
sensitive areas, and creating opportunities for more affordable housing.
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Applicability. All applications proposing residential lots without public street frontage maybe
improved only when each of the requirements identified below have been met. These conditions
are supplemental to any other requirements found in PMC Title 21. In the event of any conflict,
the conditions in this section shall appy.
(a)
the aehieveffient of the niinimum residential density efthe undef4ying zone ;All
applications shall include a site map depicting proposed lot layout, including the location
of existing structures on adjacent parcels, if any;
(b) Permitted only where, due to geometric, topographic, or other physical features in
proportion to the size of the development, it would be impractical to extend or build a
publicly dedicated street;
(c) Must be , oa dffeugh subdivision pr-eeess idei#ified i this fide;Lots without
public street frontage shall not be permitted within the RS -20 zoning district;
(d) There shall be no more than three adjoining lots created without public street
frontage;
(e) Emergency Access. When the furthest point of a proposed structure is greater than
150 feet in distance from the public right-of-way, as measured along an accessible route,
an approved fire vehicle turnaround with a minimum inside turning radius of 30' is required
as defined by the International Fire Code;
(f) All corners shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 30';
(g_) Parking. No parking is permitted along the access (shared driveway) portion of the
lot. The installation of no parking signage shall be required as a condition of approval;
(hg) Utilities and Improvements.
utijitt7 lines th4 r-esult from the er-eation of let(s) will be at the expense of the pr-epeAy
owners an eet te--appreval--by—the City Works, Bi1ding and fie
Pepaftments-,tAll impacted and new utilities and improvements shall be constructed to the
standards identified in the Pasco Design and Construction Standards and Specifications;
(i#) Drainage and storm water shall meet the requirements of PMC 16.10.050=
( ) Signage with addresses shall be posted on the public street side for all properties that
are adjacent to any private shared driveway or access. Signage shall comply with the
requirements of PMC Title 17. All addresses shall be displayed on the same pedestal unless
otherwise authorized.
(1:-i) Structural setbacks on lots without public street frontage shall conform to the
requirements of the applicable zone;
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(1k) The shared access must be located no closer than five feet to any existing structure;
( ) Access, maintenance and utility easements necessary to accommodate and maintain
proposed driveway/shared access improvements and utilities shall be approved through the
subdivision process in this title and included on the face of the final plat;
( ) The shared driveway/access must be maintained by the homeowner's association
or by the adjoining property owners. A maintenance agreement must be recorded prior to
the issuance of the certificate of occupancy and signage on the plat and must include
provisions for snow removal, garbage pickup and any other necessary provisions as
determined by the City; and
(on)
by the miniffmffi fr-efi4age, pa-vement and easement widths shown iii the table below- The
shared driveway/access shall have a minimum paved width of 20'.
Lot Configuration
HiMUM Let
Frontage (Flag Width)
Minimum
Pavement Width
Minimum
Easement Width
Single Fafflily Detaehed; One Dwelling Unit per- Let.
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Y t 4
2 lets with ,,.1;aee t fl-tg
9 (per- let)
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2 lots with ;t,t;aeef fl -F
4 (per let)
2
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Dwellings
DuplexNfiihiple
an I 1,t)
1 2 (pef tmit)
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[Ord. 4444 § 2, 2019.]
Section 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 17th day of May, 2021.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
Published: Msv/ , 2P , 20 Z�
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerr Fer TC
City Attorney