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Document Title(s)(or transactions contained therein)
I Exhibit 21 —Vested Development Regulations
Pacific Gateway Development Agreement between the City of Kent and The Boeing Company
dated and originally executed September 9, 2004
Grantor(s)(Last name first,then first name and initials)
I The Boeing Company
Grantee(s)(Last name first,then first name and initials).
1 City of Kent
Legal description (abbreviated i e lot,block, plat or section, township,range)
S 2, TW 22, R 4E
❑X Full legal is on Exhibit I of document
Assessor's Property Tax Pareel/Account Number
022204-9019-08, 022204-9062-04, 022204-9063-03,022204-9066-00, 022204-9067-09,
022204-9068-08
Reference Nos. 20041130001940; 20061121002110
PACIFIC GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (Novembei 2,2010)
(between The hoeing Company and the City of Kent)
EXHIBIT 1
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PACIFIC GATEWAY DIVISIONS II, III, AND IV
THE PROPERTY
All of Pacific Gateway Division II Short Plat, as recorded under Recording No 20030506900014,
Records of King County, Washington
AND
All of Pacific Gateway Division III Short Plat, as recorded under Recording No 20030213900020,
Records of King County, Washington
AND
Those portions of Sections 2 and 11, Township 22 North, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian, City
of Kent, King County, Washington, lying Southerly and Easterly of the Plat of Pacific Gateway
Business Park, as recorded under Recording No 20010117000904, Records of King County,
Washington, and lying North of South 212th Street and lying West of the West Valley Highway
(68th Avenue South),
EXCEPT those portions deeded to the City of Kent as recorded under Recording
Nos 20021216003472 and 20021216003473, Records of King County, Washington,
EXCEPT Pacific Gateway Division II Short, as recorded under Recording No 20030506900014,
Records of King County, Washington,
EXCEPT Pacific Gateway Division III Short Plat, as recorded under Recording
No 20030213900020, Records of King County, Washington
Pacific Gateway
July 29, 2004
Revised August 6,2004
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EXHIBIT 21
Vested Development Regulations
Chapter 15.04 District Regulations, including manufacturing land use
development conditions (i.e., setbacks, height
restrictions, lot coverage, minimum lot size, etc.)
Chapter 15.05 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
Chapter 15.06 Sign Regulations
Chapter 15.07 Landscaping Regulations, including regulations for
Specific Districts
Chapter 15.08.100 Nonconforming development
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Kent City Code 15 04 010
Chapter 15.04 and the land uses are located on the horizontal rows
of these tables A purpose statement for each zon-
DISTRICT REGULATIONS ing district is included in Ch 15 03 KCC
B Pimcgially permitted uses If the letter "P"
Sections appears in the box at the intersection of the column
15 04 010 Interpretation of land use tables and the row,the use is permuted in that zoning dis-
15 04 020 Residential land uses trict subject to the review procedures specified in
15 04 030 Residential land use development Ch 15 09 KCC, the development conditions fol-
conditions lowing the land use table, and any requirements of
15 04 040 Manufacturing land uses an overlay forte and the general requirements of
15 04 050 Manufacturing land use development the code
conditions C Special user if the letter"S"appears in the
15.04-060 Transportation,public,and utilities box at the intersection of the column and the row,
land uses the use is permuted in that zoning district subject to
15 04 065 Transportation,public,and utilities the review procedures specified in Ch 15 09 KCC,
land use development conditions the development conditions following the land use
15 04 070 Wholesale and retail land uses table, the development standards stated in KCC
15 04 080 Wholesale and retail land use 15 09 020 any requirements of an ovei lay zone
development conditions and the general requirements of the code
15 04 090 Service land uses D Conditional uses if the letter "C"appears in
1504 100 Service land use development the box at the intersection of the column and the
conditions Tow,the use is permitted in that zoning district sub-
15 04 110 Cultural,entertainment,and recreation ject to the reviev.•piocedures specified in Ch 1509
land uses KCC, the development conditions following the
1504120 Cultural,entertainment,and recreation land use table, the review criteria stated in KCC
land use development conditions 15 09 030, any requirements of an overlay zone
1504 130 Resource land uses and the general requrrements of the code
1504 140 Resource land use development E Accessory uses If the letter "A" appears in
conditions the box at the intersection of the column and the
1504 150 Special use combining district.SU row,the use is permitted in that zoning district sub-
15 04 160 Development standards lect to the review procedures specified in Ch 15 09
1504 170 Agricultural and residential zone KCC the development conditions following the
development standards land use table and any requirements of an ovet lay
1504 180 Agricultural and residential land use zone and the general requirements of the code
development standard conditions F Development conditions If a number
1504 190 Commercial and industrial zone appears next to the land use or in the box at the
development vandards intersection of the coluimm and the row,the use may
15.04 195 Commercial and industrial land use be allowed subject to the appropriate review pro-
development standard conditions cess indicated above, the general requirements of
` 15.04.200 Mixed use overlay development the code, and the specific conditions indicated in
standards the development condition with the corresponding
15 04 205 Mixed use land use development number in subsection immediately following each
standard conditions land use table
C Multiple development condition< If more
15.04.010 Interpretation of land use tables. than one(1)letter-number combination appears in
A Land use tablet The land use tables in KCC the box at the intersection of the column and the
15 04.020 through 15 04 140 determine whether a row the use is allowed tit that zone subject to dif-
specifx use is allowed in a zoning district The ferent sets of limitations or conditions depending
zoning districts are located in the vertical columns on the review process indicated by the letter, the
general requirements of the code, and the specific
15-31 (Revised 6105)
15 04 010 Kent City Code
conditions indicated in the development condition
with the corresponding number immediately fol-
lowing the table
H Otierlav zones Overlay districts provide
policies and regulations in addition to those in the
underlying zoning district O�erlav zones include
the mixed use overlay and the Green River Corri-
dor district
I Applicable requirements All applicable
requirements shall govern a use whether or not
they are cross-referenced in a section
I lntei pretation of oilier uses Any other
unnamed use shall be permitted if it is determined
by the planning manager to be of the same general
character as the principally permitted uses and in
accordance with the stated purpose of the district,
per KCC 15 09 065
(Ord No 3439 §2,2-2-99;Ord No 3600,§3,5-
7-02, Ord No 3612, § 3 8-6-02, Ord No 3750,
§2,5-17-05)
(Revised 5/05) 15-32
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Kent City Code 15 04 020
15.04.020 Residential land uses.
Zoning Districts
u �
[) Q
Key in o o ti
P=Phi
V V W C
Permitted Uses o o -o E
S-Special Uses _ y ; _ o rFF o v o o
C=Cord tonal Uses -6p _ `° 5 3 en m U
A=Accessory Uses is a'
m 2 E
m c 9 a = e = E o m m — '� o o O E 'u_ c m
O 2 m m g
u ` c m P n O E
E E E i a 5 O i Y - E
E c x 'E m a a e t a t o o e
y m a m ai o E c 3 a p a;
r= v Ur h m s S c w E 3 c U U w v v v e E w (7
p 4 ¢ co 6 v) d U V O w •- N t7 =O � _ U � C'J V
Q ¢ U w N tl1 E s Z V U U U V O U
One single fam�lydmelhrg F P P F P P P P P P P P P P A A A A
per of 11 n (1) 111
One duplex per lot P P P F
127)f27)(27)
One modwar home per lol P P P P P P P P P P P P
Duplexes P P P P P P F P P
(27)(2711271(22)
P P P P P P P P P P P P P C
Muthlamily townhouse (27)(27)(27) 119) (19) (2) (a) (21 (2) (15)
units (20) (20) C
5)
P P P P P P P P P P C
Malttamdy dwellings (261 (2fi1 (2) (C) 121 (2i (15)
s)
Multdamdy d ellmgs for P P P P C
senior citizens (2) l2) (2) (15j
Mob le homes and P
manufactured homes
Mobile home parks P P P P P P P
113) 113) f 3) (13)1 3)113)
Group homes class I-A P P P P P P I P P P P P P P P P P C C C P
Group homes class 1 6 P P P P P P P P P P C C C P
Group homes class 1 C C C C P P P P P P C co C
Group homes class II-A C C C. C C C C C C C C C C
Group homes class II B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
GfoLp homes class II C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Grouphomes class III C C C C C C C C C
(23)i23)(d31 G3)(23)(23) l23)f23) (24)
Hebudd/accessory uses P P P P P F P P P P P P P P P
for exwstng dwell ngs (6) (6) (6) fWi is) 161 (6) (0 (E) (C 1131 1 16, is) (6) (6)
P P
Transitional housing (7) (7)
Guest collages and A A A A A A A A
bosses (67 (a) (e) (e) (e) (a) (a) lei
(21) (2l)(21)(2t)(21)(21)(2l) 121)
Rooming and boarding of A A A A A A A A A
not more than three(3)
persons
Farm worker A A A A
accommodations (17) (91 117i (°)
15-33 (Revised 6i07)
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15 04 030 Kent City Code
Zoning Districts
z J
o _ o
Key o
P=Principally c a m G _ ° N
Permitted Uses _ ° N rz
_ m _ F p _ 5
S=special Jses - - o ° m y v o y o v
C=Condilonal Uses m p m m a 3 3 ¢ O o 4 - w G u
A=Accessory Uses y a G a ic ¢ -'' ¢ I , z
o E T _ m
-6 c a A T6 �. m
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z; Eir
m m ¢ m a E o ° ' m o E °i E m m E 2 n U O E
D io
Q T E T T _ _ _ y O > 4, ° O E O E U y N O
0 - E m m a ' E E ' a v, E L U U m m E
E m I o `T U ¢ a To a ro
o = m w a w > > o G g n 2 30 o E E �_ _ _ i., _ >
Y = o1 c a n z 2 3 v a. o� E 3 E E v ° D w `no
w m
m c ,off c c N to
S I ° E 3 ° U U
ao a ¢ m Q m m G i- c7 2 i ¢ U U n - ry [9
O di ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ C ¢ 11 ¢ ¢ ¢ x U O U U 2 2 U C) a c a co 3
Accessory uses and build- A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
A
ing,customarily tipper 118)(18)(18)(18,(18)08) (10) (18) (18)(18)(18)
tenant to a perMir Mired use
Accessory dwel irg ends A A A A A A A A A .. A A A A
pW �10)(10)00)(10)(10)(10) (10) (Im no) (10) (10) (10)(10)
Accessory Wine quarters A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
t 4)(14)114)(14)(14)(14) (14)(14)r4)�14)(14)(14j(14)(14)
Home occupations A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
tilt (11)(11)(Il) (11)(11) (11) (11) (1 1(11) 111) (11)(11))11) (11),01)
sery ce biddmgs A
Storage buildings and A A A A A A A A A A A A A
storage of recreational o6) (16)))uc6 (16)(16)(16)(16) (16) (16) (15);16)(16)
vehuc es
Drive in churches,wellare C C c C c C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
facilities(inc`udmg (12) (12)
ewergency shelters)
retirement homes con
valescenthomes ald
o het welfare face lies
whether privately or pub
liclgoperatec facilities
for re)abilnabon or cot
recton etc
Designated manufactured P p p p p p P p p P P P
home (25) (25)(25)(25)(2s)(2e)(25) (251 Its)(251(2s)(2e)(25)
(Ord No 3439, § 2, 2-2-99,Ord No 3440,§4, 2-16-99, Ord No 3470 § 3, 8-17-99,Ord No 3543,§2,2-
20-01, Ord No 1600, S 3, 5-1-02, Ord No 3612, § 3, 6-6-02, Ord No 3615, § 2, 9-17-02,Ord No 3753,
§2,6-7-05,Ord No 3759, § 1,9-6-05,Ord No 3770, § 5, 1 1-15-05,Ord No 3830, § 14,3-6-07)
15.04.030 Residential land use development 4 Multifamily residential uses, when estab-
conditions lished in bmldmgs with commercial or office uses,
1 Dwellmg units, limited to not more than one and not located on the-,round floor
(1) per establishment, for secunty or maintenance 5 Multifamily residential uses, when not com-
personnel and their families, when located on the bored with commercial or office uses
premises where they are employed in such capac- 6 Existing dwellings may be rebuilt, repaired,
ity No other residential use shall be permitted and otherwise changed for human occupancy
2 MultifamilN residential use shall he permit- Accessory uses lot existing dwelhngs may be con-
ted only in the mixed use overlay when included structed Such uses are garages, carports, storage
within a mixed use development sheds,and fences
3 [Reserved)
(Revised 6107) 15-34
Kent City Code 15 04 030
7 Transitional housing facilities, limited to a 23 Secure community transition facilities are
maximum of twemv (20) residents at any one(1) permitted only in the GWC zoning district
time and four(4)resident staff 24 Class 11 and class ❑I group homes, other
8 Guesthouses not rented or otherwise con- than secure community transition facilities,are not
ducted as a business allowed in this zoning district A secure commu-
9 Farm dwellings appurtenant to a principal nity transition facility shall also comply with apph-
agncultural use for the housing of farm owneis, cable state siting and peinuttmL iequnements
operators, or employees, but not accommodations pursuant to Chapter 71 09 RCN' Secuie commu-
for transient jabot nity transition facilities are not subject to the srung
10 Accessoi y dwelling units shall not be criteria of KCC 15 08 280 for class IIi group
included to calculating the maximum density homes, but they are subject to a six hundred (600)
Accessory dwellmg units are allowed subject to the toot separation from am other class 11 or III group
piovisiom of KCC I5 08 350 home In no case shall a secure community transi-
11, Customary incidental home occupations tion facility be sited adjacent to, immediately
subject to the prowstom of KCC 15 08 040 across the street or parking lot from, or within the
12 Fxcept for transitional housing,with a max- line of sight of risk potential activities of facilities
tmum of twenty (20) residents and four t4) staff, inexistence at the time a site is listed for consider-
whxh ate principally permitted uses anon Within litre of sight mean, that it is possible
13 Subject to the combining district require- to reasonably visually distinguish and iecognize
ments of the mobile home park code, Ch 12 05 individuals For the proposes of granting a conch-
KCC tional use permit for srung a secure community
14 Accessory living quartets are allowed per transition facihp, the hearing examiner shall con-
the provisions of KCC 15 08 359 seder an unobstructed visual distance of six hun-
15 Multifamily residential use shall be permit- dred (600) feet to be"within line of sight"During
ted as a conditional use only when included in a the conditional use pernut process for a secure
mixed use development community transition facnlnt}, "line of sight" may
16 Recreational vehicle storage is permitted as be considered to be less than six hundred(600)feet
an accessory use in accordance with KCC if the applicant can demonstrate that visual bamer�
15 08 090 exist or can be created that would reduce the line of
17 Accommodations for faun operators and sight to less than six hundred (600) feet This Its-
employees, but not accommodations for transient tance shall be measured by following a straight
jabot ]tile, without regard to intervening buildings,from
18 Other accessory uses and buildings custom- the nearest point of the property or parcel upon
anly appurtenant to a permuted use, except for which the proposed use is to be located,to the near-
onsite hazardous waste tieatmentand storage facil- est point of the parcel or property of the land use
ities,which ate not permitted in residential zones district boundary line from which the proposed use
19 The following zoning is required to be in is to be separated For the purpose of granting a
existence on the entire In operry to be rezoned at the conditional use permit for a secure community
time of application for a rezone to an MR T zone transition facility, the heanng examiner shall give
SR-S, MR-D, MR-G, MR-M, MR-H, O, O-MU, great weight to equitable distribution so that the
NCC,CC GC, DC,or DCF city shall not be subject to a disproportionate share
20 All mulufamdl townhouse developments of similar facilities of a state-wide, regional, or
in the MR-T zone shall be recorded as townhouses county-wide nature
with ownership interest, as defined in KCC 25 A devgnated manufactured home is a per-
15 02 525 1, prior to approval of a certificate of mitted use with the follow ung conditions
occupancy by the city a A designated manufactured home must be
21 Subject to KCC 15 08 160(A) and (B), a new manufactured home,
Accessory buildings b The designated manufactured home shall
22 One(I)duplex per lot is permitted be set upon a permanent foundation, as specified
by the manufacturer,and the space fi om the bottom
15-35 (Revised 6/07)
15 04 030 Kent City Code
of the home to the ground shall be enclosed by con-
crete or in approved concrete product that can be
either load bearing or decorative,
c The designated manufactured home shall
comply w ith all city destgn standai ds applicable to
all other single-family homes,
d The designated manufactured home shall
be thermally equivalent to the State Energy Code,
and
e. The designated manufactuied home shall
meet all othei iegmrements foi a designated manu-
factured horne as defined in RCW-35 63 160
26 Multifamily dwellings shall be allowed
only within the Kent downtown districts outlined
in the Downtown Strateatc Action Plan and shall
be condominiums iecorded pursuant to Chapter
64 32 or 64 34 RCW or similar dwelling units w ith
ownership interest and recorded as such piior to
approval of a certificate of o,cupancy by the city
27 Within subdivisions, as defined by KCC
12 04 025, vested aftei Maich 22, 2007,of altered
to comply with coning and subdivision code
amendments eflective aftei March 22, 2007,
twenty-five(25)peicent of the total number of per-
mitted dwelling units may be duplex or triplex
townhouse,structures
(Oid No 3439, § 2,2-2-99,Ord No 3440,§ 5,2-
16-99,Oid No 3470,§4,8-17-99,Ord No 3600,
§3, 5-7-02, Ord No 3612, §3, 8-6-02, Oid No
3615, § 2, 9-17-02, Ord No 3753, §3, 6-7-05,
Ord No 3759, § 2,9-6-05,Ord No.3761,§ 2,9-
6-05,Ord No 3830, § 15,3-6-07)
(R"sed 6107) 15-36
Kcnt City Code 15 04 040
15.04.040 Manufacturing land uses.
Zoning Districts
U
U U V1 V N
❑ r ❑
� Key y �
P=Principally ❑ ❑ p ftl p @ N
Petmttled Uses S in W m E o
u
0 in `v,
S=Special Uses — — p r t m E S
= o w m ❑
C=Conditional Uses °1 — m 3 3 D 1= a o, 0 a N O o
iIi ❑ N -= O O m T GI L V m
A=Accessory Uses N p m p p w I- r ¢ S c m w _ � or �' Z; '6 m m
U ❑ m C to a � m w T (E >' � y ❑ N W j ` ❑
m t- a' m 'c c E o +_ ❑ ^� J Zi 2
'^ w m w ¢ m w E 5 m w 10 m m m _� E m
O w y C U U1 J J m m O N ❑ W
u m a, o Q w m E a, m = Z. J m o E a' E m in r' = U ❑ E
N `u IT �. Ir li m ¢ ¢ u, o_ U E E E d 5 p Y _rd m
a Q >. E >. >. c >. >. Z �. w Bo o E o E 2 o
m C7 m E LL E E E E c c Eo r U c w cmi E u ¢ a m a a U
m m w m m m w E m = ri c 3 `m U - a m
or
x ❑ c 3 o m m 3
w m rn m m w > > ❑ m r' J o E E m m - `m o m m
s or
pJ N ro O a, E 3 O C) U
o Q ¢ rt v �o m ❑ f' t- f T d U U ❑ 1, N [7 O C C U J U U
cc Q Q Q ILL U U U U U Q N rn 3
on rn `G Z U ❑ ❑ U U U` O `G z 2 2 :7 U'
Manufacturing processing 123) P P P P P P
blending,and packaging (23) (23)(23)(23)(23) f21
C (23)
of fond and beverage it)
products
Manolaclunng processing, P P P P P P P
blending and packaging C (2)
of drugs pParmaceub- (t)
call toiletries and cos-
Mel cs
Manufacturing processing, P P P P P P P P
blending ano packaging C (2)
of dairy prcducls and (tl
byproducts
P P P P P P
Industrial laundry and dye- (29) (2)
ing(including linen suet ly C
and drape,services) 00)
Printing,publishing and 21 P P C P P P C (2)
allied industries ( ) (1)
Chemicals and related C C C C
products mfg (41 (4) (4) (1)
P P C P P
Contradict shops (5) (5) C (5)
(3) h) (2)
Custom arts'and crafts P P P P P
C (2)
products mfg (1)1
Computers,office
P P P
machines andequlpmeni (3) (3) (2)
mfg
Manufacturing and assem- P P P P P P P
bly of electncal eq,p- (3) 131 C (2)
ment,appliances (A
lighting.radio,TV corn
mun,cal ons,equipment
and components
Fabricated metal products P P P P P P P
mfg custom sheet mea, (G) (2)
mfg containers hand
tools heating equipment
screw products extru-
sion coatinq and plating
15-37 (Revised 3/09)
1504040 Kcnl City Code
7oning Districts
u u
U U N N
Key y U
P-Principally o o N u
0
P¢frtlrtted Uses c m v, � m o m b m O u c
m > > o E
S=Special Uses `u ❑ t i c
C=Conditional Use, c N c c c c D
Q a ❑ p - ❑ O
$ r- N m V
A=Accessory Uses v E ❑ a ?_ v E m �
u
`u ❑ 2 rE —rJ O -,Eib LL in in ¢ p 1 rn N C C C U N
c _ in u ❑
lm ai CC m 'E o v A m m u u o p E c m
B n H a t 9 o m U 1 o m rc
N c L` = s c v E m 2 m p m ❑ w
o m lr v m v v 5 o v E c c = — U ❑ E
❑ N Q T >. T T T T T y O EO E O � rL E U ❑ N EO
C7 E '9 E E Zi E E 5 C) w E o U o U m m E rn c N U
m R )� ra m c c o r U c u u p `u ¢ a m o D
r LL d LL LL K = N E a'zi
T p C 3 N v U
m rn w v 9' —�• C, C, v 0 3 o
v m e rn of �- 3o v rn a o, E o 3 Eo of i ❑ in `vr a a' m m c ❑ E 3 c c m c c U
Z p o ❑ U C) v c� 'o c E m
p Q .- n v 10 w ❑ r C7 T a U U G w —
C7 Q Ir LL Q Q IT Q Q IY Q = U U (i U :5 :5i U Q
d a w 0 so m N �r! z z U ❑ ❑ o O 0 O 2 2 2 7 M O
Manufacturing and assem- P F P P P P P
bly of electronic and elec. 13) (3) (25)t25)l2S)(2S) (2)
incal devices and C
automotive aerospace, (1)
Missile anframe and
similar products
A A A A A A A A A A A A C. A A
Hazardous substance laid p) (7) (6) (EI (Bl te) PI (7) 7) (E) (7) (12)ifzl n2)(14)
uses C
I (15J
Offices incidental and nec- A A A A A p p p p p p
eSSary to the conduct of a I
principally permitted use
P P P P P P P
Warenousing and dlsinbu (22) (16)(16) (16)(161(161(24)
Iron laulmes G C
31) (1)
C C C P P
Rail-IrucB Iransler uses (13) (17)117)(16)(11)
C
(f 1
Outdoor storage(including P P A A A A C P
truck heavy equipment A C
and cont dctor storage (1)
yards as allowed b;
development standards
KCC 15 04 190 and
15 04 195)
Mmiwarehouses sell-stor- G P P C P
age (19)
Manufacturing of soaps C p
detergents and other C
basic cleaning and (1)
cleansing p repardbons
Manufacturing of Olashcs C P
and syniheec resins C
Manufacturing of synthetic C P
and natural fiber and cloth C
t)
Manufacturing of plywood C P
composition wallboard C
and sitar at si uctura (1)
wood products
Manufacturing of nonmetal C p
be mmeral products such C
as abrasrven asbestos, (1)
chalk pumice and putty
(Revised 3/09) 15-38
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Kent City Code 15 04 040
Zoning Districts
U U
_ C
U Q
P ` O
�, 5 Hi -cc
P=Principally o o '" _ o
o _ a
Pe ni11[12d Uses N m a m m C u u
S=Special Uses 0 U " 'o o' of d D c E a ;6 N c
U U C L L
C=Conditional Uses - N z = m c c a ¢ a o
N C N N ?z 3 N M U C) C N f N _ C C
A=Accessory Uses w p b 0 0 a 10- F °r T Q (a) m Fj
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Manufacturing of heat- C P
resisting or structural clay C
products(bnck,tale or (tl
pipe)or porcelain prod _TT
nets_
Manufacturing olmachmery C P
and heavy machine tool C
equipment for general p)
industry and mining ago-
cultura, construction or
service industries
Manufacturing processing P p P P P
assembling and packag- (20)(20)(20) C (2)
ing or articles products (26)(26)126) (1)
or merchandise msde (28)(26)(26)
from previously prepared
natural or synthetic mate-
rials
Manufacturing processing P p P P
treating,assembling and (20)(20)(20)(26)
packag ng of articles, (26)(26)(26) C
products ererfmchandise (If
from previously prepared
ferrous nonferrous,Or
alloyed metals
Complexes which include a p p
combination of uses
including a mixture of
office storage and light
manufacturing uses
Accessory uses and build A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
ings customarily appude (27) 1 (91 (9) (10)(10) (9) (9) (9) (6)
nant to a permitted use
Impound lots C C
(t)
(Ord No 3439,§ 2, 2-2-99,Ord No 3470, § 5, 8-17-99,Old No 3543,§ 3,2-20-01,Old No 3600, §3,5-
7-02,Ord No 3612, §3, 8-6-02, Ord No 3770, §6, 11-15-05 Ord No 3907,§ 1, 1-6-09)
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15.04.050 Manufacturing land use (5) Slaughtering, stockyard, feedlot, dairy,
development conditions. and simile[ operations
I The following use,,require a conditional use (6) Pickling and brine Luring processes
permit (7) Wholesale produce markets
a Manufae.uire of such types of basic maten- g Salvage, wrecking,and disposal activities,
als as follows including the following and similar operations
(1) Gum and wood chemicals and tertiliz- (1) Automobile and building wrecking and
era, and basic industrial organic and moiganic salvage
chemicals or products such as alkalis and chlorine, (2) Salvage of mdustrial waste materials
industnal and liquid petroleum, gases, cellophane, such as metal,paper,glass rags and similai mate-
coal tar products, dyes and dye products, impieg- pals
nated product~, tanning compounds, and glue and (3) Sewage disposal and treatment plants
gelatin (4) Dump and sump operations for such
(2) Hydraulic cement, concrete, gypsum, uses as rubbish,garbage,trash,and other liquid and
lime, carbon, carbon black, graphite, coke, glass, solid wastes
and similar products h Storage of the following kinds of goods
b Manufacture of products such as the fol- (1) Bulk storage of oil, gas, petroleum,
lowing butane,propane,liquid petroleum gas, and similar
(1) Ammunition, explosives, fireworks, products,and bulk stations and plants
matches, photographic film, missile propellants, (2) Used building materials, mover's
and similar combustibles equipment, relocated buildings, impounded vehi-
(2) Rubber from natural, synthetic, or cles and similai materials
reclaimed materials (3) Explosives or fireworks except where
(3) Paving and roofing materials or other incidental to a pimcipally permitted use
products from petroleum derivatives (4) f ertiluer or manure
c Refining of materials such as petroleum 2 Small scale, light industrial, or manufactur-
and petroleum products, metals and metal ores, ing operaoom where the building, structure, or
Sugar,and fats and oils total operation does not encompass more than ten
d Distilling of materials such as bone, coal, thousand (10,000) square feet of area The ten
coal tar,coke, wood, and other similar distillates thousand(10,000)square feet total shall include all
e Heavy metal processes, such as ore reduc- indoor and outdoor storage areas associated with
ion or smelting, including blast furnaces, and the manufacturing operation Only one(1)of these
including drop forging, drop hammering, boiler uses shall be allowed per lot
plate works, and similar heavy metal operations 3 Small scale light manufacturing operations
(1) Asphalt batching plants as follows stamping, brazing, testmg, electronic,
(2) Concrete mixing and hatching plants, assembly,and kindred operations where the build-
including ready-mix concrete facilities mg, structure, or total operation does not encom-
(3) Rock crushing plants and aggregate pass more than ten thousand(10,000)square feet of
dryers area The ten thousand (10000) square foot total
(4) Sandblasting plants shall include all indoor and outdoor storage areas
f Animal and food processing, including the associated wnh the manufacturing operation Only
following and similar operations one(1)ten thousand(10,000)square loot manufac-
(1) Tanning, dressing, and finishing of tunng operation shall he permitted per lot
hides,skins,and furs 4 Conditional use for manufactur ing of paint,
(2) Meat and seafood products,curing,can- but manufacturing of paint is perin tted outright in
ning,rendering,and slaughtering the M3 tone
(3) Nitrating of cotton and other materials 5 Contractor shops where most of the work is
(4) Rendering of animal grease or tallow, done on call, and which do not rely on walk-in
fish oil,and similar materials trade, but where some incidental storage or serm-
manufacturing work is done on the premises, such
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as carpentry, heating, electrical, or glass shops, ment or storage facilities. which require a condi-
pnntmg publishing of lithographic shops, furor- tional use peinut rn this dntnct
lure, upholstery,dry Meaning,and exterminators 15 The following acquire a conditional use per-
6 Accessory uses shall not include vehicular mit
dove-through,drive-in, and service bay facilities a Offsite hazardous waste treatment or s(or-
7 For pemntied uses,accessory hazardous sub- age facilities, subject to the provisions of KCC
stance land uses,including onsite hazardous waste 15.08 050
treatinent or storage facilities, which are not sub- b Any hazardous substance land use that is
jest to cleanup permit requirements of Ch 11 02 not an accessory use to a principally permitted use
KCC,subject to the provisions of KCC 15 08 050, 16 Warehousing and distribution facilities and
except offsite hazardous waste treatment or storage the storage of goods or products, except lot those
facilities, which are not permitted in this district goods or pi oducts specifically described as permit-
Fuel farm facilities arc not allowed in AG or A-10ted to be stored only as conditional uses in the M3
zones district
8 For permitted uses,hazardous substance land 17 Conditional use for car loading and distn-
use,s, including onvte hazardous waste treatment bution facilities,and rail-truck transfer stations.
or storage facilities, which arc not subject to 18 Warehousing and disnibuuon facilities and
cleanup pern it requirements of Ch 11 02 KCC the storage of goods or products, including rail-
and which do not accumulate more than five thou- truck transfer facilities
sand (5,000) pounds of hazardous substances or 19 Miniwarehouses, provided, that the follow-
wastes or any combination thereof at any one (1) mg development standards shall apply foi mim-
time on the site, subject to the provisions of KCC warehouses, superseding those set out in KCC
15 08 050, except offsite hazardous waste treat- 15 04 190 and 15 04 200
ment or storage facilities, which are not permitted a Frontage use The first one hundred fifty
in this disinci (150)feet of lot depth,measured from the property
9 Includes incidental storage facilities and Imc or right-of-way inward from the street fiont-
loading/unloadmgareas age, shall be reserved lot principally permitted
10 Includes incidental storage facilities, which uses for this district, defined by the provisions of
must be enclosed and loading/unloading areas KCC 15 04 100(A)(1), or foi the office or onsite
I Including transportation and transit fermi- manager's unit, signage, parking, and access A
nals with rrpair and storage facilities, and rail- maximum of twenty-five(25)percent of the front-
truck stations, except classification yards in the age may be used for access to the storage unit area,
category of'trump yards" provided, that in no case shall the access area
12 For permitted uses, accessory hazardous exceed seventy-five(75) feet in width No storage
substance land uses, including onsite hazardous units or structures shall be permitted within this
waste treatment or storage f icrhnes, which are not one hundred fifty (150) feet of commercial front-
subject to cleanup permit requirements of Ch age depth
1102 KCC, subject to the provisions of KCC b Lot size Minimum lot size is one(1)acre,
15 08 050 Oflsue hazardous waste treatment or maximum lot site is four(4)acres
storage facilities are not permitted in this district, c Site coveiage Site coverage shall be in
except through a special use combining district accordance with the underlying coning district
13 Conditional use permit required for truck- requirements
mg ternunah and rail-truck tiansfei uses d Setbacks Setbacks shall be as follows
14 For permitted uses, accessory hazardous (1) Front yard Twenty(20)feet.
substance land uses, including onsite hazardous (2) Side yard Ten (10)feet
waste neatinent or storage facilities, which are not (3) Rear yard 'Fen (10)feet
subject to cleanup permit requirements of Ch e Height hnutanon The height limitation is
11 02 KCC, subject to the provisions of KCC one(1)story
15 08 050, except offsite hazardous waste treat- 1 Outdoor sioiage. No outdoor storage is
permitted
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g ,Signc The sign requirements of Ch 15 06 o Prohibited utes Use is restncted to dead
KCC shall apply storage only The following are spewfically pro-
h Off-sheet pa king hibited
(1) The off-street parking requirements of (1) Auctions (other than tenant lien sales),
Ch 15 05 KCC shall apply commercial, wholesale of ietail sales, or gaiage
(2) Off-street parking may be located in sales
requued yards,except in areas requited to be land- (2) The servicing, repair, or fabrication of
scaped motor vehicles,boats,traders,lawn mowers,appli-
i Development plan review Development ances,or other sine lar equipment
plan approval is required as piovided in KCC (3) The operation of power tools, spray
15 09 010 painting equipment, table saws, lathes, compres-
j Landscaping Landscaping requirements sors, welding equipment, kilns, or othei similar
arc as follows equipment
(1) Front yard. Twenty (20) teet, type III (4) The establishment of a transfer and stor-
(earth berms) age business
(2) Side yard Ten(10)feet,type Il abutting (5) Any use that is noxious or offensive
commercial uses or districts, tvpe I abutting resi- because of odor dust,noise fumes,or vibiation
dential uses or districts (6) Storage of hazardous or toxic mateiials
(3) Rcar yard Ten (10) feet, type 11 abut- and chemicals or explosive substances
ting commercial uses or drstnc(s type 1 abutting p Fencing No iazoi wire is allowed on top of
residential uses or districts fences
For maintenance purposes, undeigiound irn- 20 Prohibited are those manufacturing activi-
gation systems shall be,provided for all landscaped tics having potentially deleterious operational
areas characteristics, such as initial processing of raw
k Onsite manager A resident manager shall materials (forging, smchcring, refining, and form-
be required on the site and shall be responsible for mg)
mamlamrn� the operation of the facility ui con- 21 The ground level of steet level portion of
formance with the conditions of the approval The all buildings in the pedestrian overlay of the DC
planning department shall estabhsh reguiiements district(as shown in KCC 15 04 090)must be retail
for parking and loading areas sufficient to accom- or pedestrian-oiiiented Pedestrian-oriented dcvcl-
modate the needs of the resident manager and the opment shall have the main ground floor entry
customers of die faclluy located adjacent to a public street and be physically
I Drive aisles Drive aisle width and parking and visually accessible by pedestrians from the
requirements are as follows sidewalk and may include the following uses
(1) Fifteen(15)foot drive aisle and ten(10) a Retail establishments, including but not
foot parking aisle limited to convenience goods, depaitinent and
(2) Parking for manager's quarters and vis- variety stores,specialty shops such as apparel and
rlor parking accessories, gift shops, toy shops, cards and paper
in Building lengths The horizontal dimen- goods home and home accessory shops, florists,
lion of any structure facing the penmetcr of the site antique shops,and book shops,
shall he offset at intervals not to exceed one hun- b Personal services,including but not limited
dred (100) feet The offset shall be no less than to barber shops,beauty salons,and dry cleaning,
twenty (20) feet in the horizontal dimension, with c Repair services, including but not limited
a minimum depth of five (5)feet to television, radio, computer. jewelry, and shoe
n Building materials If abutting a residential repair,
use or zone, residential design elements such as d Food-related shops, including but not lim-
bnek veneei,wood siding,pitched roofs with shin- ited to restaurants(including outdoor seating areas
gles, landscaping, and fencing shall be used No and excluding drive-in restaurants)and taverns,
uncomplimentary building colors should be used e Copy establishments,
when abutting a residential use or nine f Professional sen ices, including but not
limited to law offices and consulting services, and
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g Any other use that is determined by the area of existing impervious surface shall be
planning director to be of the same general c hatac- allowed in connection with a non-agi icultural use
ter as the above permitted uses and in accordance (Ord No 3439, § 2,2-2-99,Oid No 3600, § 15-
with the stated purpose of the district, pursuant to 7-02, Ord No 3612, § 3_ 5-6-02, Ord No 3907,
KCC 15 (19 065,Interpretation of uses §2, 1-6-09)
22 permiticd uses are limited to storage,ware-
housing,processing and conversion of agricultural,
dairy,and horticultural products,but not including
slaughtering, meat packing, and fuel farm facili-
ties
23 Excluding slaughtering rendering, curing,
or canning of meat or seafood products
24 Except for those goods or products specifi-
cally described as permitted to be stored as condi-
tional uses
25 Excluding explosive fuels and propellants
26 Excluding predominantly drop forge and
drop hammer operations
27 Other accessory uses and buildings custom-
anly appurtenant to a permitted use, except for
onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage facil-
ities,which are not permitted in residential zones
28 Excluding paint boiling processes
29 Limited totwenly-five(25)percent ofgross
floor area Reference KCC 15 04 Ob0(5)
30 Retail or services uses which exceed the
twenty-five (25) percent liimt on an mdo idual or
cumulative bash,hall he subject to review individ-
ually through the conditional use permit process A
conditional use permit shall be required on an indi-
vidual tenant of business basis and shall be granted
only when it is demonstrated that the operating
characteristics of the use will not adversely impact
onsitc or offsoc condllrons on other an individual
or cumulative basis
31 Reuse or replacement of existing structures
for non-agricultural uses is allowed where it is
shown that the existing structures are obsolete for
agricultural use and will have no viable economic
use unless they can be put to non-agneu)lural use
Any replacement snuctures must maintain or
enhance the agricultural appearance of the prop-
city Signs shall be limited to not more than one
hundred(100)square feet in area per business,and
of that amount,fieestanding signs shall not exceed
forty (40) square feet in area No increase in the
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15.04.060 Transportation,public,and utilities land uses.
- Zoning natricls
TA.
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commercial parking loss or structures C CIce
Transponatwn and transit lacdmesC C C C C C CCCCRailway and bus depots,laxi stands CCC C
Utility and transportation facilities Bectncal subsla- C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C'C c C C C C
hors pumping or regulating devices for thetranmissionofwater gas steam petroleum elc
Public facihGes Firehouses pol,cesalors librar C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P C C C c C C G C
ces,and administrative offices of governmental
agencies primary and secondary schools voca-
tional schools and colleoes
Accessoryusesandbwldmgscoslomanlyappude- A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
nam to a permitted use (7)
Wireless telecommunicetionS lactlily(WTF)by PAP P P p P P P P P P P P P P P
administrative approval (2h12) (2)(2)(2) (2)
3)�(3) (3)(3)13) (3)
Wireless telecommunications facility(WTF)by c i c c C c C c C C C C C C C C
conddional use Permit (5)IS) (0)l(8) (0)(0) (0)(0)(0)(0) (s)(5),N(0) (5)
(35 -3 (3)(3)f3) (3)
(Ord No 3439, §2,2-2-99,Ord No 3470, § 6,8-17-99, Ord No 3543, §4, 2-20-01,Old No 3600, § 3,5-
7-02,Ord No 3612, § 3,8-6-02,Ord No 3770, §7, 11-15-05)
15.04.065 Transportation,public,and utilities single user or one hundred twenty (120) feet for
land use development conditions. two(2)or more userq
1 For WTF towers ninety (90)feet or less for a 5 A conditional use permit is required if the
single user and up to one hundred twenty(120)feet WTF exceedq the allowable building height of the
for two(2)or more users district
2 For WTF towers that are withut the allow- 6 Transportation and transit terminal, includ-
able building height for the dxtnet in which they mg repair and storage facilities and rail-truck sta-
ate located lions,except clasnflcation yards in the cdtcgory of
3 All WTFs are subject to applicable portions "hump yards"
of KCC 1s 08 035 7 Accessory uses shall not include vehicular
4 A conditional use permit for a WTF is dnve-through,drive-in, or service bay facilities
required if it is greater than ninety (90) feel for a
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8 If on property owned, leased, or otherwise
controlled by the city of olhei government entity
subject to KCC 15 08 035(I)
(Oid No 3439,§ 2,2-2-99 Ord.No 3600,§3,5-
7-02, Oid No 3612, § 3,8-6-02)
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15.04.070 Wholesale and retail land uses.
Zoning DmIncis
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S=Special Uses u N o c -2 c 'F' E H
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Bakenes and confectioner P P P P
les (21
Wholesale baxery P P
Bulk retail P P P P P _
(q
Recycling centers C P
Retail sales of lumber,tools p p P
and other budding materi-
als mcludinopreassem-
bled products
Hamwate,paint We.and P P P P P P P
wallpaper(retail) 01) (2)
Farm equipment p P
General merchand se Dry p P P p p P
goods variety and deparl- fit) (2)
merit stores(retail)
Food!and convenleOCe p P P P P P S P S p
stores(retail) (11) (t2) (4) (12) (21
Automobile,aircraft,motor- P P p
cycle,boat,and recre
atonal vehicles sales
(retail)
i
Automotive,aircraft motor p p p p p p p P
cycle,and mar ne acces (13)031 (s) (2)
sories(retail) (13)
Gasoline service stations S S S S S S S S C
(6) (6) (6) to (6) (61 (6) (6)
Apparel and accessones P P p p P A P
(retail) (l1) (6) (2)
Furniture home furnishing P p P p p P P
(retail) (11) (2)
Ealing and drinking eslab P P P P P P P A P P P P
hsrments(no drive (11) (15) (5) f2)
through)
Eating ano drinking eslab. I s C P S P P
lishmems(with drive (6) (7) (6) (20) (2)
through) (23) (20) 120) (3)
(20)
Ealing facdilies for employ
A A A A
eEs
Planned development retail C
sales 4)
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Zoning Districts
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Dove ihroughrdnve up buss C P F P P P
nesses(commercial/relall (22)(20) (20) (20)(20) (20)
-otter thaq eating/dnrk
mg esmbhshments)
M,scellaneoua retail Drugs, P P P P P P A A P
antiques books sporting (11) (15) (6) (2)
goods jewel-y florist
photo supplies video
rental computer suppres,
etc
Liquor Store P P P P P P P P
(11) (2)
Farm supplies,hay,gram P P P
teed fencing,etc (retail)
Nurseries greenhouses, P P P
garden supplies fools etc _
Pet shops(retail and groom P P p
mg) (2)
Computers and electronics p P p P P
(retail) (2)
Hotels and motels p P P P P P
(11)
Complexes which include P P
combinations of uses
including a mixture of
office,light manufactur ng
storage and commercial
uses
Outdoor storage(including P P A A A A A P
truck heavy component (t9)(19)119) (19)(19)(19)(19)(19)
and contratlo-storage
yards as allowed by devel-
opment standards KCC
15 Od 190 and 15 04 195)
Accessory uses and Willi A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A I
A I A A A A I A A I A A A
rugs customarily appune- (9) 116)(16)07)(17)(16)(16)(161 (16)
cant to a permiffetl use TITIT
Agriculturally related retail C
21)
(Old No 3439, §2,2-2-99,Ord No 3470,§7,8-17-99,Ord No 3543, § 5, 2-20-01,Ord No 3600, § 3,5-
7-02,Old No 3612, § 3,8-6-02,Ord No 3648, § 1,7-1-03,Old No 3770, § 8, 11-15-05)
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15.04.080 Wholesale and retail land use and visually accessible by pedestrians fiom the
del elopment conditions. sidewalk,and may include the following uses
I Bull: retail uses which provide goods for a Retail establishments, including but not
regional retail and wholesale markets, provided, limited to convenience goods, department and
that each use occupy no less than font'-three thou- variety stores, specialty shops such as apparel and
sand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of accessories gift shops,toy shops, cards and paper
gross floor area goods, home and home accessory shops, florists,
2 All sales, storage, and display occur within antique shops, and book shops,
enclosed buildings b Personal set vices,including but not limited
3 Provided that any restaurant with drive-in or to barber shops,beauty salons,and dry cleaning,
drive-through facilities shall be located a minimum c Repair services, including but not limited
of one thousand(1,000)feet fiom any other drive- to television, radio, computer, jewelry, and shoe
in restaurant use repair,
4 Convenience and deli marts are limited to a d Food-related shops,including but not lim-
maximum gross floor area of three thousand ited to restaurants(including outdoor seating areas
(3,000)square feet and excluding drive-in restaurants)and taverns,
5 Uses shall be limited to twenty-five(25)per- e Copy establishments,
cent of the gross floor area of any single-or multi- f Professional services, including but not
building development Retail and service uses limited to law offices and consulting services,and
which exceed the twenty-five(25)percent Iimlt on g Any other use that is determined by the
an individual or cumulative basis shall be subject planning manager to be of the same general char-
to review individually through the conditional use acter as the above permitted uses and in accordance
permit process A conditional use permit shall be with the stated purpose of the district, pursuant to
required on an individual tenant or business basis KCC 15 09 065, Interpretation of uses
and shall be granted only when it is demonstrated 12 Retail convenience grocery sales are
that the operating characteristics of the use will not allowed in conjunction with a gasoline service sta-
adversely impact onsite or offsite conditions on tion as a special peimu use subject to the develop-
either an individual or cumulative basis ment standards listed in KCC 15 08 020
6 Special uses must conform to the develop- 13 Retail sales are limited to tires, batteries,
ment standards listed in KCC 15 08 020 and accessories for industrial vehicle and equip-
7 Drive-through restaurants, only if located in ment
a building having at least two(2)stones 14 Retail sales are permitted as part of a
8 Accessory uses are only allowed in cases planned development where at least fifty (50)pei-
where development plans demonstrate a relation- cent of the total development is for office use
ship between these uses and the principal uses of Drive-in restaurants, seivice stations, drive-in
the property cleaning establishments, and other similar retail
9 Other accessory uses and buildings custom- establishments are not permitted
anly appurtenant to a permitted use, except for 15 Incidental sales and services, such as res-
onsue hazardous waste treatment and storage facil- taurants, pharmacies, and retail sales, to serve
ities, which are not permitted in residential zones occupants and patrons of permitted uses when con-
10 Retail uses operated in conjunction with ducted within the same buildnig, provided there is
and incidental to permitted uses, provided such no exterior display or advertising
uses are housed as a part of the building comprising 16 Includes incidental storage facilities arid
the basic operations loading/unloading areas
11 The ground level or street level portion of 17 includes incidental storage facilities,which
all buildings in the pedestrian overlay of the DC must be enclosed, and loading/unloading areas
district set forth in the map below, must be retail 18 Accessory uses shall not include vehicular
or pedestnan-oiiented Pedestrian-oriented devel- drive-through,drive-in,and service bay facilities
opment shall have the main ground floor entry 19 Reference KCC 15 07 040(C), outdoor
located adjacent to a public street and be physically storage landscaping
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20 Whenever feasible, drive-up/drive-through
facilities shall be accessed from the teat of a site
and run along an interior lot line or building eleva-
tion Landscaping, sufficient to soften the visual
impact of vehicle stacking areas, may be required
21 Retail use must be for sale of agricultural or
horticultural produces, at least twenty-five (25)
percent of the gross sales value of which are grown
within Washington State Up to fifty (50) percent
of the gross sales value may be for seed,gardening
equipment and products, private label foods, and
locally hand-made products Any structures must
be designed to maintain of enhance the agricultural
appearance of the area
22 Any drive-up/dnve-through facility shall be
accessory to the pnncipal use to which it is
attached
Ground Floor RetaiUService Area
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smus. Ground Floor Retail/Service Use Required
(Ord No 3439, §2,2-2-99,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-
7-02, Ord No 3612, § 3, 8-6-02, Ord. No 3648,
§ 2, 7-1-03)
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15.04.090 Service land uses.
Zoning Districts
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Finance e1Hu'anBe,feat P P P P P P P -P P P P
estate services (22) (t) (2) (3)
21
Personalserv¢es Laundry P p P P P P C P P P P
dry cleaning barber (22) (12) (10)(10) (2) (3)
satins shoe repair lave (10)
tlerelles
P P P C P
Mortuaries (12) (3)
Home day care P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Day-care center C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P i P P P P P
Busmesssevices duphcat P P P P P P P P P
ling and blue printing, (12) (2) (3)
travel agencies and
emp oyment agencies
Bwlomg maintenance and P P P P P P
nest control (2)
Outdoor storage(including P P A A A A A P
truck,heavy equipment G
and contractor storage (9)
yards as cfil by
development standards,
KCC 15 04 190 and
15 04 195
Rental and leasing services P p P P P P
for cars trucks Ili :s (2)
turniture,and tools
Auto repair and washing C P P P P P C
seances(including body (21) (s)
wort;
Reparspr ices Watch,TV, P P P p p p p p p
electrical elechovc, r12) (2) (3)
upholstery
Protessionalservices Med- P p p p P P P P P P
Ical,clinics and other (20) (2) (3)
health care-related ser
vices
Heavy equipment and truck P P P C P
repair g)
Contract construction ser P P P P P F P P P
vice offices Building con (16)(16) (17)(17) (2) (3)
s strudion plumbing 117)
paving and landscaping
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Key 5 U o F U
N N U
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Permuted Uses
S=Special Uses " N o c E m w `-
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Q Q 0w be N so ¢ 2 2 :5 ii :5 :> Z 0 0 0 U U U O �i �E 2 2 2 0
Educational services Voice p P P P P P P p
aerial,trade art music, (2) (3)
dancing barber,and
beauty
Churches S S S S S S S S s S S S S S S S S S S S S S
(4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) 14) (41 (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) 14) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)
Admimstradve and protes- P P P P P P P P P P
sronal offices-general (12) (2) (3)
Municipal uses and build P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Ings (13)03) 113)(13)(13)(13)(13)03)03) (2) (13):13)
(13J
Research,development P P P P P P P
and testing (2) 04)
Planned development retatl C
sales 6)
Accessory uses and build A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ings customarily appurte (7) (18)(18)(19)(19)(18)(18)(18) (15)
nant to a permitted use
Boamu q kennels and C C C
breeding establishments
Veterinary clines and veter C P P P P C P
mary hospitals (8) (8) (8) (e) (11)
Adm,nlst•aflve or executive p p p p p
offices whit r are pan of a
predominant Industrial
operation
Olhces Incidental and MC- A A A A A
essary to the conduct of a
prmclpally permuted use
(Ord No 3439, § 2,2-2-99 Ord No 3470, § 8,8-17-99,Ord No 3543,§6,2-20-01,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-
7-02,Ord No 3612, § 3, 8-6-02,Ord No 3647, § 1,7-1-03,Old No 3648, §3,7-1-03,Old.No 3699,§ 1,
7-20-04,Ord No 3770, § 9, 11-15-05)
(Revised 2/06) 15-50
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Kent City Code 1504 100
15.04.100 Service land use development 12 The ground level or street level portion of
conditions. all buildings in the pedestrian overlay of the DC
1 Banks and financial institutions (excluding district,set forth in the map below,must be pedes-
drive-through) trian-onented Pcdestnan-oriented development
2 Uses shall be limited to twenty-five(25)per- shall have the main ground floor entry located
cent of the gross floor area of any single-or multi- adjacent to a public street and be physically and
building development Retail and service uses visually accessible by pedestrians from the side-
which exceed the twenty-five(25)percent limit on walk,and may include the following uses
an individual or cumulative basis shall be subject a Retail establishments, including but not
to review individually through the conditional use limited to convenience goods, department and
permit process A conditional use permit shall be variety stores, specialty shops such as apparel and
required on an individual tenant of business basis accessories, gift shops, toy shops, cards and paper
and shall be granted only when it is demonstrated goods, home and home accessory shops, florists,
that the operating characteristic,,of the use will not antique shops,and book shops
adversely impact onsite or offsite conditions on b Personal services,including but not limited
either an individual or cumulative basis to barber shops, beauty salons,and dry cleaning,
3 All sales, storage, and display occur within c Repair set vices, including but not limited
enclosed buildings to television, radio, computer jewelry, and shoe
4 Special uses must conform to the develop- repair,
ment standards listed in KCC 15 08 020 d Food-related shops, including but not lun-
y Excluding auto body repair tied to restaurants(including outdoor seating areas
6 Retail sales are permitted as part of a planned and excluding dnve-m restaurants)and taverns,
development where at least fifty(50)percent of the e Copy establishments,
total development is for office use Drive-inrestau- f Professional services, including but not
rants, service stations, drive-in cleaning establish- limited to law offices and consulting services,and
meats, and othei similar retail establishments are g Any other use that is determined by the
not permitted planning director to be of the same general charac-
7 Other accessory uses and buildings custom- ter as the above permitted uses and in accordance
anly appurtenant to a permuted use, except for with the stated purpose of the district, pursuant to
onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage facil- KCC 15 09 005, Interpretation of uses
tires,which arc not permuted in residential zones 13 Except for such uses and buildings subject
8 Veterinary chmcs and animal hospitals when to KCC 15 04 150
located no closer than one hundred fifty (150)feet 14 Conducted in conjunction with a principally
to any residential use, providing the ammala are permuted use
housed indoors, with no outside runs, and the 15 Accessory uses shall include vehicular
building is soundproofed Soundproofing must be dnve-through,drive-in,or service bay uses
designed by competent acoustical engineers 16 Contract construction services office use
9 Those uses that are principally permitted in does not include contractor storage yards, which is
the M3 zone maN be permitted in the M2 zone via a separate use listed in KCC 15 04 040
a conditional use permit 17 Outside storage or operations yards are per-
10 Personal services uses limited to linen sup- mitted only as accessory uses Such uses are inci-
ply and industrial laundry services,diaper services, dental and subordinate to the principal use of the
rug cleaning and repair services,photographic ser- property or structure
vices, beauty and barber services, and fur repair 18 Includes incidental storage facilities and
and storage services loadmg/unloadmg areas
11 Vetennary clinics and animal hospital ser- 19 Includes incidental storage facilities,which
vices when located no less than one hundred fifty must be enclosed,and loading/unloading areas
(150) feet from any residential use, provided the 20 Shall only apply to medical and dental
animals are housed indoors and the building is offices and/or neighborhood clmres
soundproofed
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15.04 100 Kent City Code
21 Auto repair, including body work, and
washing Services are permitted only under the fol-
lowing condruons
a The property is also used for heavy equip-
ment repair and/or truck repair,and
b 1'he property abuts of is split-zoned with
ieal property in the gateway commercial district.
Gasoline service stations that also offer auto repair
and washing services are not permitted in the M3,
general industrial zomng district
22 Anti associated dn ve-u p/dnve-through
facility shall be accessory and shall require a con-
ditional use permit
Ground Floor RetailIService Area
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(Ord No 3439,§2,2-2-99;Ord No 3600,§3,5-
7-02, Ord No 3612, § 3, 8-6-02, Ord No 3647,
§2,7-1-03, Ord.No 3648, §4,7-1-03)
(Revised 11103) 15-52
Kent City Code 1504 110
15.04.110 Cultural,entertainment,and recreation land uses.
Zoning Dislncls
U U
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Key N Z 2
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C=Conditional Uses u b '" n b m cc
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A=Accessory Uses ¢ c_ w n 2 v, o, m b
U O a C a m a c �' a 1 T I� N Q �+ W C c bU ` ` N
2 c a 9 a ¢ a a m m U > S �_° ci N _a O O 6 E b m u
N @ N N T N N a C �j V N Zi @ N O N
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Q Q - E T >. a T - 2, O U @ E
� U a E ri E E E E a U I c o L O US b E o+ m a U
c LL ¢, LL LL O U O s y O @ v U
m rn m v v > > t °i t g �. E E N b @
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O1 U LL fn o7i Ul UJ O N !O J � I S � Z O 5 O U U N U 'O a C E N U
Q (`� V (D m L] F- F- CD 2 l= LL U U W �- N (} tE C C U J r7 U
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a < r¢n so W N 0 ii 2 2 2 :E 2 Z U o 0 0 0 0 O 2 2 s 2 2 (D
Performing and culturalans I I P P P P P P P
uses,such as art galle, (3) (i)
les/studios
Historic and monument P P
sites I r
Public assembly(indoor) P p P P P P P P
Sports facilities,arenas, 12) (2) (2) (1)
auditoriums and exhibi-
tion halls,bowling alleys (g)
dad-playing facto as
skating rinks commonly
clubs athletic clubs rec-
reaion centers theaters
(excluding school facih
ties)
Public assembly(ouldoor) P P
Fairgrounds and amuse
ment parks,tenniscouns
athletic fields,miniature
gol',go cart tracks,
drive in theaters etc
Open space use Cemeler- C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P P C P P C C C C C C C
ies,parks playgrounds, (6) ict (7) (7)
golf courses and other C C C C
recreation facilities
including buildings or
siructures associated
therewith
Employee recreation areas I A A JAA
Private clubs,fraternal C C C C C C (' C C C C C C C C C C C C P C C C C lodges,etcRecreational vehicle parks C P
Accessory uses and build A A A A A A A A A A A AkA
A A AAAA A A A A A ings customs i y a,)purte
nant to a perm,ded use
Recreational buildings in
MHO
(Old No 3435, §1, 1-5-99.Ord No 3439, § 2, 2-2-99,Ord No 3470, § 9, 8-17-99,Ord No 3543, § 7 2-
20-01,Ord No 3600 § 3,5-7-02,Ord No 3612, § 3,8-6-02,Ord No 3770, § 10, 11-15-05)
15-53 (Revised 2ro6)
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15.04.120 Cultural,entertainment,and 8 Public assembly facilities such as amphithe-
recreation land use development aters, arena, auditor rams, and exhibition halls
conditions. allowed as a conditional use
1 All sale~ storage, and display occur within (Ord No 3439, §2,2-2-99,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-
enclosed buildings 7-02,Otd No 3612, §3, 8-6-02)
2 Principally permitted uses are limited to
indoor paintball,health and fitness clubs and facil-
ities, gymnastic schools, and other similar uses
deemed compatible with the general character and
stated propose of the district
3 The ground level or street level portion of all
buildings in the pedestrian overlay of the DC dis-
trict(as shown in KCC 15 04 080)must be retail or
pedestrian-oriented Pedestrian-oriented develop-
ment shall have the main ground floor entry
located adjacent to a public street and be physically
and visually accessible by pedestrians from the
sidewalk, and may include the following uses
a Retail establishments, including but not
limited to convenience goods, department and
variety stores, specialty shops such as appaiel and
accessories, gilt shops,toy shops,cards and paper
goods, home and home accessory shops, florists,
antique shops,and book shops,
b Personal services,including but not himted
to barber shops,beauty salons,and dry cleaning,
c Repair seivrces, including but not limited
to television, radio, computer, jewelry, and shoe
repair,
d Food-related shops,including but not lim-
ited to restaurants (including outdooi seating aieas
and excluding drive-in restaurants)and taveins,
e Copy establishments,
f Professional services, including but not
limited to law offices and consulting services,and
g Any other use that is detcmmned by the
planning manager to be of the same general chat-
acter as the above permitted uses and in accordance
with the stated purpose of the district, pursuant to
KCC 15 09 065,Use interpretations
4 Accessory uses shall include vehicular drive-
through,drive-in, or service bay facilities
5 Business,civic,social,and fraternal associa-
tions and service offices are principally permitted
uses
6 Principally pertrutted uses are lunited to
parks and playgiounds
7 Pi nicipally permitted uses are limited to golf
driving ianges
(Revised 2/06) 15-54
Kent City Code 1504 150
15.04.130 Resource land uses.
Zoning Districts --
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C=Conditional Uses ;, b N n t m a -o rr r j �, ❑ ❑ '-` ,_
N Q N N p VI ¢ U N ❑ U
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Agricultural uses such as P F P P
planting and harvesting of
crops animal husbandry
(including wholesale
nurseries and green
houses)
Crop a9d tree farming P P P P P P P P P P P p P P P P P P P
Storage processing and P p
conveision of agricultural
products(not including
slaughtering or meat
packing)
Accessory uses and hued A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
ings customarily appurte ti)
nant to a permitted use
Roadside stands A A A A
(3) f2) (3) (2)
(Ord No 3439, §2, 2-2-99, Ord No 3470, § 10, 8-17-99,Ord No 3543, § 8, 2-20-01,Ord No 3600,§ 3,
[ 5-7-02,Ord No 3612, § 3, 8-6-02, Ord No 3770, § 11, 11-15-05)
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15.04.140 Resource land use development 15.04.150 Special use combining district,SU.
conditions It is the put pose of tiie SU district to provide for
1 Other accessory uses and buildings custom- special controls for certain uses which do not
anly appurtenant to a permitted use, except for clearly fit into other districts,which may be due to
onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage facil- technological and social changes, or which are of
ities,which are not penmtted in iesidential zones such unique character as to warrant special atten-
t 2 Roadside stand not exceeding four hundred ion in the interest of the city's optimum develop-
(400)square feet in floor area exclusively for agn- merit and the preservation and enhancement of its
cultural products grown on the premises environmental quality A special use combining
3 Roadside stands not exceeding four hundred district is imposed on an existing zoning district,
(400)square feet in floor area,and not over twenty permitting the special use as well as uses permitted
(20) lineal feet on any side, primarily for sale of by the underlying zone The combining district
agricultural products on the premises becomes void if substantial construction has not
(Ord No 3439, §2,2-2-99,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5- begun within d one-year period, and the distract
7-02,Oid No 3012,§ 3,8-6-02) revers to its original zoning designation It is the
intent of the special use combining regulations to
15-55 (Revised 2/06)
15 04 150 Kent Citv Code
provide the city with adequate procedures for con- streets,roads,streams,or other bodies of water,the
trolling and reviewing such uses and to discourage development characteustics and zoning pattern of
application for speculative rezoning the area, and a scale and north avow The vicinity
A Uses subject to special uric combining dis- map max be in sketch form but shall be drawn with
trict regulations The following list is illustrative sufficient accuracy to reasonably oncnt the Leader
of the types of uses subject to special use combin- to the vicinity, and to adequately convey the
Ing district regulations and is not intended to be required Information
exclusive. 2 A map or drawing of the site drawn to a
1 Uses which occupy or would occupy large scale acceptable to the planning services,generally
areas of land one hundred (100) feet to the inch The map or
2 Uses which would involve the construction drawing shall show the follow ing information
of buildings or other structures of unusual height or a Dimensions and names of streets bound-
mass ing or touching the site
3 Uses which house, employ, of serve large b Such existing or proposed features as
numbers of people streams or other bodies of water, tights-of-way,
4 Uses which generate heavy traffic. easements, and other physical or legal features
5 Uses which have unusual impact on envi- which may affect or be affected by the proposed
ronmental quatio, of the area development
6 Any use which does not lend itself to an c Existing and proposed topography at
interpretation of substantial similarity to other uses contour intervals of not more than five (5)feet in
identified or described in this title areas having slopes exceeding three (3) percent,
7 Uses which, in the judgment of the plan- and not more than two (2) feet in areas having
rung manager, warrant review by the land use and slopes of less than three(3)percent
planning board and the city council d Accurate legal description of the prop-
s Examples of uses subject to review as erty,
described in this subsection would include but are a Existing and proposed structures or
not hnuted to the following buildings,including the identification of types and
a Corminercial uses sports stadiums, proposed use of the structures All uses most be
rodeos,far grounds,exhibition or convention halls, compatible with the major use
merchandise marts, and drive-in theaters f Off-street parking and loading facilities
b Special environmental problems posed g Dimensions of the site, distances from
by refineries,nuclear power generating plants,air- property lines,and space between structures
ports,heliports,sanitary landfills,extractive Indus- h Tentative routing of domestic water
tries, solid waste incinerators, or energy/resource lines,storm drams,sanitary sewers, and other util-
recovery facilities ities, including an identification of planned dis-
c. Hazardous wastes offsite hazardous posal or runoff
waste treatment or storage facilities in M1 and M2 i. Elevations, perspective renderings, or
districts only, subject to the provisions of KCC such othergraphic material or evidence to illustrate
15 08 050 effect on the view enjoyed by and from other prop-
B Application procedures The application erties in the vicinity, if required by the planning
procedure for a special use combining district shall department
be the same as for an amendment to this title as pro- 1 Architectural renderings of buildings
vided in KCC 15 09 050,except that development k A written statement providing the fol-
plan approval is concurrent with the combining lowing Information
district (1) Program for development, including
C Documentation required Required docu- staging or timing
mentation is as follows (2) Proposed ownership pattern upon
1 A vicinity map drawn to a scale not smaller completion of development
than one thousand(1,000)feet to the inch showing (3) Basic content of restrictive cove-
the site in relation to its surrounding area,including nants,if any
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(4) Provisions to ensure permanence and approval of the combining district, such adjust-
maurtenamc of open space thioulgh means accept- merits shall be approved by the planning tuduagei
able to the city prior to the issuance of a building permit Minot
(5) Statement or tabulation of number of adjustments are those which may affect the precise
persons to be employed, served or housed in the dimensions or siting of buildings approved in the
proposed development final plan, or the density of the development or
(6) Statement desenbuig the relationship open space provided
of the piopobed development to the city compre- 2 Major adjustments are those which, as
hensive plan determined by the planning director, substantially
(7) Statement indicating availability of change the basic design, densit\, open space uses,
existing or proposed sanitary seweis or other vnular requnements or provisions Autho-
3 Such other data or information as the plan- rization for major adjustments shall be made by the
ning department mad require city council
D De rclopment sraudaids In reviewing and 3 The provisions of this subsection pertain-
approving proposed developments falling under mg to minor and major adjustments shall apply to
the purview of this section the hearing examiner various parts of a staged development
and city council shall make the following findings (Ord No 3439 § 2 2-2-99,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-
1 That the location for the proposed use is 7-02,Ord No 3612, § 3, 8-6-02)
reasonable
2 That existing or proposed tiafficways are 15.04.160 Development standards.
adequate to sei ve new development The development standards tables in KCC
3 That setback,height, and bulk of buildings 15 04 170 and 15 04 190 determine the specific
are acceptable for the proposed use and for the development standards for a zoning district The
vicinity in which it is located development standards are located on the horizon-
, 4 That landscaping and other site improve- tal rows and the zoning districts are located on the
means are comparable to the highest standards set vertical columns of these tables the minimum
forth for other developments as set out in this title dimensional requirements are located in the box at
5 That the performance standards pertaining the intersection of the column and the row The
to air and water pollution, noise levels, etc , are parenthetical numbers in the boxes identify spe-
comparable to the highest standaids specified for cihc requirements applicable either to a special use
other uses as set out in this title or the entire zone The parenthetical numbers cor-
6 That the proposed development is in the respond to numbers in the subsection immediately
public interest and serves a need of community- following each table
wide or regional importance (Ord No 3439,§ 2, 2-2-99,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-
In reviewing and approving special uses the 7-02,Ord No 3612,§3, 8-6-02)
hearing c xdrmner and the city council may impose
such conditions as they deem necessary in the
interest of the welfare of the city and the protection
of the environment
h Peiiod of validity Any special use combin-
ing district shall iemam effective only for one (1)
year unless the use is begun within that time or
construction has commenced If not in use or con-
struction has not commenced within one(l)ycdrof
the granting of the special use combining district,
the combining district shall become invalid, and
the original zoning designation of the land shall
apply
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1 If minor adjustments are made following
the adoption of the final development plan and
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1504 180 Kent City Code
15.04.180 Agricultural and residential land opinemt that attach three (3) units or less, in the
use development standard MRT-12 or AIR 1-16 zoning dxtricts the aggregate
conditions yard width need not be more than thirty (30) feet,
1 Minimum lot ai ca is eight thousand five hun- but in no case shall a yard he less than ten(10)feet
died(8,500) squarc feet for the fii st tw o(2)dwell- 12 Structures for fee hm%housing,and care of
mg units, and two thousand five hundred (2,500) animate, except household pets, shall be set back
square feel for each additional dwelling unit fifty(50)feet from any property line
2 Muumuu lot area is eight thousand five hun- 13 Additional setbacks for the agriculture gen-
died (8 S00) square feet for the first two(2)dwell- eral AG zoning district
mg units, and one thousand six hundred (1,600) a Structures for feeding,housing,and care of
equaie feet for each additional dwelling unit annnak shall be set back fifty (50) feet fiom any
3 Mimmmn lot area is elghtlhousand five hun- property line
dred(8,500)square feet for the fast two(2)dwell- b Transitional conditions shall exist when an
mg units, and nine hundred (900) square feet for AG district adjoins a residential drstnct containing
each additional dwelling unit a density of two(2)dwelling units oi more per acre
4 To determine minimum lot width for irregu- or a pioposed residential area indicated on the city
lar lots, a circle of applicable diameter (the mum- comprehensive plan Such transitional conditions
mum lot vvidth permitted)shall be scaled within the shall not exist where the separation includes an
proposed boundaries of the lot, provided, that an intervening use such as a river railroad main line,
access easement to another lot is not included major topographic differential, or other similar
within the circle conditions, or where the industrial properties face
5 Interior yards shall not be computed as part on a limited access surface street on which the
of the site coverage housing does not face When transitional conch-
6 Porches and private shared courtyard fea- Lions exisi as defined in this subsection, a yard of
tures may be built within the front building setback not less than fifty (50)feet shall be provided
line c Setbacks, Green River Industrial develop-
7 For properties abutting on West Valley High- merit in the AG district abutting the Green River,of
way,the frontage on West Valley Highway shall be Russell Road or Frager Road where such ioads fol-
considered the front yard low the river bank shall be set back from the oidr-
8 Proposed front yards less than twenty (20) nary high-water mark of the river a minimum of
feet in depth are subject to approval by the plan- two hundred(200)feet Such setbacks are in accor-
nmg manager, based on review and iecommenda- dance with the city compiehensrve plan and in
tion from the public works department relative to accordance with the high quality of site develop-
the existing and future traffic volumes and right-of- ment typically required for the industrial park areas
way requirements as specified in the city compre- of the city and in accordance with the State Shore-
hensive transportation plan and city construction line Management Act of 1971, and shall be no
standards more restrictive than, but as restrictive as, the
9 At least twenty (20) linear feet of driveway Shoreline Management Act
shall he provided between any garage,carport, or 14 An inner court providing access to a dou-
other primary parking area and the street property ble-row building shall be a minimum of twenty
line with the exception of an alley propeily line (20)feet
10 An aggregate side yard of thirty (30) feet 15 The distance between principal buildings
shall be provided A minimum often(10)feet shall shall beat least one-half(1/2)the sum of the height
be provided for each side yard On a corner lot the of both bindings, provided, however, that in no
side yard setback shall be a minimum of twenty case shall the distance be less than twely e(12)feet
(20)feet from the property lure This requirement shall also apply to portions of the
1 1 Each side yard shall be a minimum of ten same building separated from each other by a court
(10) percent o1 the lot width, however, regardless or other open space
of lot width,the yard width need not be more than
thirty (30) feet For multifamily townhouse devel-
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16 The height limitations shall not apply to 24 Mimmum lot width,building setbacks,and
barns and silos,provided, that they aie not located minimum lot sire regulations may be modified
within fifty (50)feet of any lot line consistent with piovisions for zero lot line and
17 Beyond this height to a height not greater clustering housing development
than either four (4) stones or sixty (60) feet, theie 25 The requirements of KCC 15 08 215 shall
shall be added one(1) additional foot of yard for apply in any multifamily tiansinon area, which
each additional foot of building height includes airy portion of a multifamily district
18 The planning manager shall be authorized within one hundred (100) feet of a single-family
to approve a height gieatei than four(4) stories of district or within one hundred(100)feet of d public
sixty (60) feet, provided such height does not street right-of-way
detract from the continuity of the area Virlieu a 26 The requirements of KCC 15 09 045 for
iequest is made to exceed the building height limit, multifamily design review shall apply to any mul-
the planning manager may impose such conditions tifanuly dwelling of three(3) or more units
within a reasonable amount of time,as may be nee- 27 Mimmuin lot area is eight thousand five
essary to reduce any incompatibilities with sur- hunched (8,500) squaie feet for the first two (2)
rounding uses dwelling units, and three thousand five hundied
19 Except for lots used for agricultural prat- (3,500) square feet for each additional dwelling
tices, the maximum impervious surface area unit
allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet 28 The following zoning is required to be in
when the lot is gi eatei than one(1)acre existence on the entn a property to be rezoned at the
20 The following uses are prohibited time of application of a rezone to an MR-T zone
a The removal of topsoil for any purpose SR-8, MR-D, MR-G, MR-M, MR-H, O, 0-MU,
b Grade and fill operations, provided, that NCC CC,GC,DC.of DCE
limited grade and fill may be appioved as needed 29 All multifamily townhouse developments
to construct permitted buildings or structures in the MR-T zoneshall be townhouses with owner-
c All subsurface activities,including excava- ship interest only
tion for underground utilities, pipelines, or other 30 As an option to the five (5) foot side yard
underground installations, that cause permanent requirement for single-faintly development in all
disruption of the surface of the land Temporarily multifamily zoning districts as set forth in KCC
disrupted soil surfaces shall be restored in a man- 15 04 170, a side yaid width of no less than thiee
ner consistent with agricultural uses (3)feet may be utilized under the following condr
d Dumping or storage of nonagricultural tions
solid or liquid waste, or of trash, rubbish, or nox- a Fire hydrants for the development, as
sous materials required by the fire code set forth in KCC Title 13,
e Activities that violate sound agricultural will be placed a maximum of three hundred (300)
soil and water conservation management practices feet in separation,
21 Outdoor storage for mdusnial uses shall be b The required fire hydrants shall have a
located at the rear of a principally permitted strut- minimum fire flow of one thousand five hundred
ture and shall be completeh,fenced (1,500)gallons per imnute, and
22 Mobile home pa7k combining district, c Emergency vehicle access roads shall be
MHP The standards and procedures of the city provided to the development, which includes an
mobile home park code shall apply General impro>ed road accessible within one hundred fifty
requirements and standards for mobile home park (150) feet of all portions of the exterior first floor
design, KCC 12 04 055, mobile home parks, Ch of the structure
12 05 KCC This option is subject to the approval of the
23 Except for lots used for agncultural prac- Washington State Building Council Application
tices, the maximum impervious surface area of this option shall be effective upon receipt by the
allowed shall be ten thousand(10,000)square feet. city of Kent of such approval
15-61 (Revised 9/06)
1504 180 Kent City Code
31 Where lands are located wholly of partially development Such common open spaces may be
within the urban separator, as designated on the retained under owneiship by the owner or subdi-
City of Kent Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map, vider, conveyed to residents of the development,
dwelling units shall be required to be clustered, conveyed to a homeowners' association for the
subject to the provisions of Ch 12 04 KCC, enti- benefit of the residents of the development, con-
tled "Subdivrvons, Binding Site Plans, and Lot veyed to the city with the city's consent and
Line Adjustments"The density in a cluster subdi- approval of to another party upon approval of the
vision shall be no greater than the density that city of Kent
would be allowed on the parcel as a whole,mclud- The minimum lot size of individual lots within a
mg all critical areas (creeks, wetlands, geological clustered subdivision is two thousand fN e hundied
hazard areas), and buffei s, using the maximum (2,500) square feet, and the minimum lot width is
density piovisions of the zoning district in which it thirty (30) feet In the event that common open
is located space prohibits development of one(1)single-fam-
The common open space in a clustei subdivision ily residence on the parcel,the common open space
shall be a minimum of fifty(50)percent of the non- will be reduced by the amount necessaiy to meet
constrained aiea of the parcel The nonconstiamed the minimum two thousand five hundred (2,500)
area of the parcel mcludes all areas of the parcel, square foot lot size New lots created by any subdi-
minus critical areas, as defined in RCW vision action shall be clustered in groups not
36 70A 030(5) as currently and hereinaftei exceeding eight(8)units There may be more than
amended, and buffers The remainder of the non- one (1) cluster per project Separation between
constrained area of the parcel shall be the buildable cluster groups shall be a minimum of one hundred
area of the parcel The common open space tiaets twenty (120) feet Sight-obscuring fences are not
created by clustering shall be located and config- permitted along cluster lot Imes adjacent to the
ured in the manner that best connects and increases open space aiea
protective buffeis for environmentally sensitive 32 For multifamily townhouse developments
areas, connects and protects area wildlife habitat, that attach three(3)units,(he minimum building to
creates conneuiv Y between the open space pro- building separation shall be ten (10) feet For
vided by the clustenng and other adjacent open duplex and single-family condominium townhouse
spaces as well as existing of planned public parks developments the minimum building to building
and trails, and maintains scenic vistas Ci rtical separation shall be established through the interna-
areas and buffers shall not be used in determining tional Budding Code (IBC) or international Resi-
lot size and common open space requirements in a dential Code(IRC),as may be applicable
cluster subdivision All natural features (such as 33 Where lands are located wholly outside the
streams and their buffers, significant stands of urban separator, as designated on the City of Kent
trees, and rock outcroppings), as well as sensitive Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map, dwelling
areas (such as steep slopes and wetlands and their units may be clustered, subject to the applicable
buffers)shall be preserved,as open space in a clus- provisions of Ch 12 04 KCC
ter subdivision 34 The downtown design review requirements
Future development of the common open space of KCC 15 09 046 shall apply
shall be prohibited Except as specified on 35 Minimum lot area requirements do not
recorded documents creating the common open apply to multifarmly development in the Kent
space, all common open space resulting from lot downtown planning area identified in KCC
clustering shall not be altered or disturbed in a 15 09 046
manner that degrades adjacent environmentally 36 Cargo containers proposed to be located in
sensitive areas rural areas, agricultural areas, or a residential zone must be located completely
resource lands, impairs scenic vistas and the con- within a stick-built structure with a peaked roof
nectivity between the open space provided by the and building materials surular to that of the princi-
clustered development and adjacent open spaces, pal residence on the site No containers greater than
degrades wildlife habitat, and impairs the recre- ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet may be placed in
ational benefits enjoyed by the residents of the residential districts This iestnction does not apply
(Revised 9106) 15-62
Kent City Code 1504 180
to contameis collecting debris or accepting house-
hold goods for moving that are located on residen-
tial property for less than seventy-two (72) hours
Additionally, institutional uses are exempt from
these requirements except when d shipping (on-
tamer is proposed to be located adjacent to 01
within sight of a residential use
37 For subdivisions and shoi t subdivisions cre-
ated after March 22, 2007, or alteied to comply
with zoning and subdivision code amendments
effective after March 22. 2007, the minimum lot
size shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet
Minimum lot width shall be measured b) scaling a
thirty (30) foot diameter circle within the hound-
anes of the lot, provided, that casement areas may
not be included in the required thirty (30) foot
diameter circle The lot frontage along private or
public streets shall be a minimum twenty (20) feet
in width Minimum cinveway sepaiation shell he
ten (10)feet Shared driveways are permuted
38 Fifty(50)peicent of the lots within subdivi-
sions and short subdivisions created after Maich
22,2007,or altered to comply with zoning and sub-
division code amendments effective after Maich
22, 2007, may have minimum five (5) foot side
yards when special life safety measures are pro-
vided The sum total of both side yards foi the
ieniauung fifty (50) percent of the lots shall be a
minimum sixteen (16)feet
39 The residential design review standards of
KCC 15 09 045(C) shall apply to subdivisions and
short subdivisions created after March 22,2007,or
alteied to comply with zoning and subdivision
code amendments effective after March 22, 2007
(Ord No 3439, § 2, 2-2-99, Ord No 3470, § 12,
8-17-99, Ord No 3523 § 2, 9-19-00, Ord No
3551, § 13, 3-20-01, Ord No 3600, § 3, 5-7-02,
Ord No 3612,§ 3,8-6-02,Ord No 3663, § 8, 10-
7-03,Ord No 3690, § 18, 5-4-04, Ord No 3742,
§2,4-19-05,Ord No 3761, § 1,9-6-05, Ord No
3792,§ 3, 3-21-06, Ord No 3830, § 17,3-6-07)
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(66)
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of site
Minimum yard requirements feet
Front yard 10 X 15 X (2) (3) 15 tt 15 X 20 X Tft30 (S) (5) (7) (7) 15 X (5)(7)
(8) (9) (2) (3) (10) 0D) (10) (12) 112) (13) (14) 5 X (12)
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corner lot
Rear yard (8) 20 X (2) 13) (19) $19) 119) (19) (20) (20) (21) (21) 5 ft (20)
(2) (22)
Yards,transitional conditions (23) T(23) (24t (25) (23)
(261 (29) (29)
Additional setbacks (27)
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2 atryr 3 stry/ 4 stryl (32) 2 airy! 2 siryMzlry; 3�stftftyl 2 sf ryl 2 stry/ 2 stry/ 2 stryl 2 strvl 3 stry/ 2 slry/
Height IimltdUDo In StDfieB/n01to 35 X 40 X fiD X 35 X 35 X35 X 35 ft 35 ft 35X 35X 4DX35 Xexceed in feel (30) (31) (30) (301 (33) (35) (35) (35) (37) (38) (36)
(34)
Landscaping The landscaping requirements of Ch 15 07 KCC shall apply
(521 1 152) (52)
Outdoor Storage I (39) (39) (40) (40) 140) (421 (43) (431 (44) (451 (59) (43)
(41) (41J (51)
Signs The sign regulations of Ch 15 06 KCC shall apply (60)
Vehicle drive-through,drive-in, (46) (46) (46) (461 (46) (46)
and service bays (61)
Loading areas (47) (47) (47) 1471 147)
9 148) (48) (49) (511 (48)
Off-street parking The off-street parking requirements of Ch 15 05 KCC shall apply
(571 (57) (57)(57) —_—�(56) (561 (68) (57) I (56)
(50) (36) (31) (31) (50) (50) (31) (36) (50) (SD) (50) (50) (50J (501
(56) (50) (50) (50) (56f (56) (36) (SD) (56) (53) (53) (Sal (54) (531
Additional standards (62) (5s) (s6) (ss) (sD) (ss) I54) (s4) iss) (ss) (sa)
(631 (56) (55) (55) (56) (56) (55)
(64l (561 (56) (56)
(65)
(Ord No, 3439.§2,2-2-99,Ord No 3543. §9,2-20-01,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-7-02,Ord No 3612,§ 3,
15-63 (Revised 6105)
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8-6-02,Ord No 3648,§5,7-1-03,Ord No.3742, 9. No side yard is required, except when abut-
§ 3,4-19-05) ting a more restrictive district, and then the side
yard shall be not less than twenty(20)feet in width
15.04.195 Commercial and industrial land use 10 No side yard is required, except abutting a
development standard conditions. residential district, and then the side yard shall be
l Minimum lot of record or five thousand twenty (20)feet minimum
(5,000)square feet,whichever is less 1 l An aggregate side yard of thirty (30) feet
2 None, except as required by landscaping, or shall be provided A minimum of ten(10)feet shall
if off-street parking is provided onsae See the be provided for each side yard On a comer lot the
downtown design review criteria outlined in KCC side yard setback shall be a minimum of twenty
15 09 046 (20)feet from the property line
3 No minimum setback is required If a rear 12 The side yards shall have an aggregate
and/or side yard abuts a residential district, a width of ten (10) percent of the lot width, but the
twenty(20)foot rear and/or side yard setback may aggregate width need not be more than forty (40)
be required See the downtown design review cri- feet There shall be,a minimum of fifteen (15)feet
terra outlined in KCC 15.09 046 on each side
4 For properties abutting on West Valley High- 13 The side yards shall have an aggregate
way,the frontage on West Valley Highway shall be width of ten (10) percent of the lot width, but the
considered the fiont yaid aggregate width need not be more than thirty (30)
5 The minimum front yard setback shall be feet There shall be a minimum of ten(10)feet on
related to the classification of the adjacent street each side
This classification shall be determined by the city 14 The side yards shall have an aggregate
transportation engineer The setbacks are as fol- width of ten (10) percent of the lot width, but the
lows aggregate width need not be more than twenty-five
a Properties fronting on arterial and collector (25)feet There shall be a minimum of ten(10)feet
sheets shall has e a minimum setback of twenty on each side
(20)feet 15 A side yard of at least five(5)feet in depth
b Properties fronting on local access streets shall be provided along the side property lines,
shall have a minimum setback of twenty (20)feet except no side yard shall be required between adja-
6 The minimum front yard setback shall be cent properties where a common, shared driveway
related to the classification of the adjacent street with a perpetual cross-access easement is provided
This classification shall be determined by the city to serve the adjoining properties
transportation engineer The setbacks are as fol- 16 Where a side yard abuts a residential dis-
lows trict,a side yard of at least twenty(20)feet shall he
a. Properties fronting on attenals and collec- provided
for streets shall have a minimum setback of fort), 17 The minimum side yard on the flanking
(40)feet street of a comer lot shall be related to the classifi-
b Properties fronting on local access streets cation of the adjacent street This classification
shall have a minimum setback of thirty (30)feet shall be determined by the city transportation engi-
7 The front yard shall be ten(10)percent of the neer The setbacks are as follows
lot depth Regardless of lot size, the yard depth a Properties fronting on arterial and collector
need not be more than thirty-five(35)feet streets shall have a minimum setback of forty (40)
8 No side or rear yard is required,except when feet
abutting a district other than NCC, and then the b Properties fronting on local access streets
yard shall be not less than five (5) feet in width. shall have a nummum setback of thirty(30)feet
unless the abutting district or use is residential and 18 The side yard on the flanking street of a cor-
then the yard shall be ten (10) feet in width and ner lot shall be at least ten (10) percent of the lot
fully landscaped width, unless the ten (10) percent figure would
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result in a side yard of greater than twenty(20)feet, conditions,or where the industrial properties face
in which case the side yard need not be more than on a limited access surface street on which the
twenty(20) feet housing does not face When transitional condr-
19 No rear yard is required, except abutting a tions exist as defined in this subsection a yard of
residential district, and then the rear yard shall be not less than fifty (50)feet shall be provided
twenty (20)feet minunum 26 Structures for feeding,housing, and care of
20 No rear yard is required, except as may be animals shall be set back fifty (50) feet from any
required by other setback provisions of this sec- property line
Lion 27 Tiansuronal conditions shall exist when an
21. No rear yard is required, except as may be MA district adjoins a residential district containing
required by transitional conditions a density of two(2)dwelling units or more per acre
22 A rear yard of at least five(5)feet in depth or a proposed residential area indicated on the city
shall be provided,except when a rear yard abuts a comprehensive plan Such transitional conditions
residential district, and then a rear yard of at least shall not exist where the separation includes an
twenty (20)feet in depth shall be provided intervening use such as a river,railroad main line,
23 Transitional conditions shall exist when an major topographic differential or other similar
industrial park MI or M 1-C district and AG district conditions, or where the industrial properties face
adjoins a residential district containing a density of on a limited access surface street on whicb the
two (2) dwelling units or more per acre or a pro- housing does not face When transitional condi-
posed residential area indicated on the city compre- tions exist as defined in this subsection, a yard of
hensive plan Such transitional conditions shall not not less than fifty(50)feet shall be provided
exist where the separation includes intervening use 28 industrial development in the MA district
such as a river, freeway,railroad main line, maloi abutting the Green River, or Russell Road or
topographic differential, or other similar condi- Fraser Road where such roads follow the river
lions, or where the industrial properties face on a bank, shall be set back from the ordinary high-
limited access surface street on which the housing water marl,of the river a mmumum of two hundred
does not face When transitional conditions exist as (200) feet Such setbacks are in accordance with
defined in this subsection, a yard of not less than the city comprehensive plan and are in accordance
fifty (50)feet shall be provided with the high quality of site development required
24 Transitional conditions shall exist when an for the industrial parks area of the city, which MA
M2 district adjoins a residential district containing areas are designated to become in the city plan,and
a density of two(2)dwelling units or more per acre are in accordance with the state Shoreline Manage-
or a proposed residential area indicated on the city ment Act of 1971,and shall be no more restrictive
comprehensive plan Such transitional conditions than, but as restrictive as, the Shoreline Manage-
shall not exist where the separation includes an ment Act
intervening use such as a river, freeway, railway 29 Development in the M1 or MI-C district
main line, major topographic differential, or other and AG district abutting the Green River, or Rus-
similar conditions, or inhere the industrial proper- sell Road or Frager Road where such roads follow
tics face on a limited access surface street on which the river bank, shall be set back front the oidmary
the housing does not face When transitional con- high-water mark of the river a minimum of two
ditions exist as defined in this subsection,a yard of hundred (200) feet Such setbacks are in accor-
not less than fifty (50)feet shall be pro\ided dance with the state Shoreline Management Act of
25 Transitional conditions shall exist when an 1971, and shall be no more restrictive than but as
M3 district adjoins a residential district containing restrictive as,the Shoreline Management Act
a density of two(2)dwelling units or more peracre 30 The planning managei shall be authorized
or a proposed residential area indicated on the city to grant one(1)additional story m height,if during
comprehensive plan Such transitional conditions development plan review it is found that this addi-
shall not exist where the separation includes an tional story would not detract from the continuity
intervening use such as a river,railroad main line, of the area More than one O)addrtional story may
major topographic differential, or other similar be granted by the planning commission
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31 '1 lit downtown design review requirements 39 Outdooi storage areas are piohmbited,
of KCC 15 09 046 shall apply 40 Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced for
32 No maximum height hint is required See security and public safety by a sight-obscuring
the downtown design review criteria outlined in fence unless it is determined through the develop-
KCC 15 09 046. meat plan review that a sight-obscuring fence is
33 Beyond this height, to a height not greater Dot necessary
than erthei four(4) stories or sixty (60)feet,there 41 Any unfenced outdoor storage areas shall
shall be added one (1) additional foot of yard for be paved with asphaltic concrete,cement,or eguiv-
each additional foot of building height alent matei ial to be approved by the city engineer
34 The planning manager shall be authorized 42 Outdoor storage (for industrial uses) shall
to approve a height greater than four(4) stones or be at the real of a principally permitted structure
sixty (60) feet, provided such height does not and shall be completely fenced
detract from the continuity of the area When a 43 Outside storage or operations yards in the
request is made to exceed the building height limit, M1 or M 1-C district and AG district shall be per-
the planning manager may impose such conditions, muted only as accessory uses Such uses are met-
within a reasonable amount of tine,as may be nec- denial and suboidmate to the principal use of the
essary to reduce any incompatibilities with sur- property of structure Outside storage om operations
roundme uses yards shall be confined to the area to the rear of the
?5 Beyond this height, to a height not greater principal building or the rear two-thirds(213)of the
than either four(4)stones or sixty (60) feet,there property and reasonably screened from view from
shall be added one (1) additional foot of yard for any property line by appropriate walls, fencing,
each one(1)foot of additional building height The earth mounds, of landscaping Outside storage
planning manager shall be authorized to approve exceeding a height of fifteen (15) feet shall be so
one(1)additional story,provided such height does placed on the property as to not detract from the
not detract from the continuity of the industrial reasonably accepted appearance of the district
area, and may impose such conditions as may be 44 Outside storage or operations yards shall be
necessary to reduce any incompatibility with sur- confined to the aica to the rear of a line which is an
rounding uses Any additional height increase may extension of the front wall of the principal build-
be granted by the land use and planning board ing, and shall be reasonably screened from view
36 Design ieview for nixed use development from any street by appropriate walls,fencing,earth
is required as provided in KCC 15 09 045(E) mounds,or landscaping
37 The height limitation is two (2) stories or 45 Outside storage or operations areas shall be
thirty-five(35)feet.Beyond this height,to a height fenced for security and public safety at the property
not greater than either four(4)stones or sixty(60) line.
feet there shall be added one(1)additional foot of 46 Wherever feasible, dnve-up/drive-through
yard for each two (2) feet of additional building facilities shall be accessed from the rear of a site
height The planning manager shall be authorized and run along an interior lot line or building eleva-
to approve one (1)additional story, provided such tion Landscaping, sufficient to soften the visual
height does not detract from the continuity of the Impact of vehicle stacking areas,may be required
mdusu ial area,and may impose such conditions as 47 Loading areas must be located in such a
may be necessary to reduce any incompatibility manner that no loading,unloading,of maneuvering
with surrounding uses Any additional height of trucks associated therewith takes place on public
increases may be granted by the planning commis- rights-of-way
stun 48 Earth berms and landscaping shall be pro-
38 The height]imitation is three(3) stones or vided along street frontages as necessary to screen
forty (40) feet An additional story or building dock-high loading areas from public rights-of-way
height may be added,up to a maximum of five(5) Berms shall be a mrmruum of thirty-six(36)inches
stones or sixty (60) feet, with one (1) additional and a maximum of forty-two(42)inches in height
foot of building setback for every additional foot of
building height over forty(40)feet
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Landscaping located on the berm shall conform to 56, The performance standards as provided in
type III landscaping as described in KCC KCC 15 08 050 shall apply
15 07 050 57 Off-sti eel parking may be located in
49 Earth berms and landscaping shall be pro- required yards except in areas required to be land-
vided along street frontages as necessary to screen scaped
dock-high loading areas from public rights-of-way 58 Those areas not required to be landscaped
Beans shall be a minimum of thirty (30)inches in may be used for off-street parking
height Landscaping located on the berm shall con- 59 Outdoor storage is allowed only as an
form to type III landscaping described in KCC accessory use to small scale, light industrial, or
15 07 050 pertaining to visual buffers manufacturing operations where the building,
50 Development plan appiosal is required as structure, or total operation, including all indoor
provided in KCC 15 09 010 and outdoor storage areas, does not cncompdss
51 Earth beans and landscaping shall be pro- more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of
vided along street frontages as necessary to screen total area
dock-high loading areas from public rights-of-way 60 Signage on commercial uses m the MI-C
Berms shall be a minimum of twenty(20)inches in zone shall be as specified in KCC 15 06 050(B)
height Landscaping located on the berm shall con- Signage on industrial uses in the MI-C zone shall
form to type III landscaping described m KCC be as specified in KCC 15 06 050(E)
15 07 050 pertaining to visual buffers 61 Any eating establishment with a dnve-
52 Where building walls face adjacent streets through/drive-in facility shall be located a mini-
and are unfenestiated for more than forty (40) feet mum of one thousand (1,000) feet from and other
at any point along the facade,additional landsedp- restaurant with a drive-througli/dnve-in facrhq
ing shall be required to reduce visual impacts In 62 Pat king should be located either next to or
such circumstances,type II landscaping,as defined behind the building Parking should not be placed
in KCC 15 07 050,shall be required,provided that between the street and the building
evergreen trees shall be at least ten (10) feet in 63 A direct pedestrian connection shall be pro-
' height and deciduous trees shall be a minimum of vnded from the street to the building
two(2) inch caliper at the time of planting 64 Screening by either an enclosure and/or
53 Predominant activities and operations shall evergreen landscaping shall be provided for
be completely enclosed within buildings or stree- mechanical equipment,service doors, and garbage
mies, except for customary appurtenances such as areas Rooftop equipment shall be enclosed with a
loading and unloading areas or where special con- parapet or sunilar design feature
ditions exist as a result of a conditional use public 65 Structures shall be designed to maintain the
hearing The planning manager shall be authorized residential character of the surrounding neighbor-
to determine the reasonable application of this pro- hood Modulating the building mass, adding dor-
vision in cases of operational hardship or other mer windows, covered entryways, or porches are
showing of uncommon circumstances ways to enhance the human scale and provide ares-
54 Multitenant buildings shall be permitted idential dimension to structures
55 All required yards, parking areas, storage 66 Minimum lot area requirements do not
areas,operations yards,and other open uses on the apply to multifamily development in the Kent
site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly man- downtown planning area identified in KCC
net appropriate for the district at all times The 15 09 046
planning manager shall be authorized to reason- (Ord No 3439, § 2, 2-2-99 Admmstranvely re-
ably pursue the enforcement of this subsection numbered 6/99, Ord No 3600, 6 3, 5-7-02, Ord
where a use is in violation,and to notify the owner No 3612, § 3, 8-6-02,Ord No 3648, b 6 7-1-03,
or operator of the use n) writing of such noncom- Ord No 3742, §4.4-19-05)
pliance The property owner or operator of the use
shall be given a reasonable length of time to correct
the condition
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15.04.200 Mixed use overlay development standards.
Overlay Districts
GC-MU O-MU CC-MU
Floor area ratio 40 for commercial uses 40 for commercial uses 40 for cutnrnercud uses
50 for cormnetcial uses wmbintd with SO for commercial uses combined with 50 for commercial uses combined with
residential uses,provided that comma residential uses provided that commef residential uses,provided,that couturier
cial floor area niav be increased by ent cral floor area ma) be increased by one cid floor area tuay be increased b)one
(1)square foot for each square fool of (1)square foot for each square loot of (I)square fool for cacti squirt fool of
residential poor area ptovlded up to a resrdenu d floor area provided up to a residential floor area pro,id(d up w a
maximum commercial FAR of 5 maximum commercial FAR of 5 maximum contruconal FAR of 5
1 0 for restdeotml uses prof idcd that 1 0 for residential uses,provided that 1 0 for residential uses provided,that
residential FAR may he mcreased by 5 resuf mr,l FAR ma}be mcrensed by 5 residential FAR may be increased by 5
If parking is provided below grade up if parking is provided below grade,up d parkmg is provided below grade up
to a rmaximum of 1 5 to a maximum of 1 5 to a maximum of 1 5
.Site coverage Forty(40)percent for commercial uses Forty(40)percent for commercial uses For() (40)percent for commercial Uses
Sixty(60)percent for commercial uses Sixty(60)percent for commercial uses Sixty(60)percent for commercial uses
with residential uses provided,that with residential uses,provided,that with residential uses,provded that
iv,eery-fivt(25)percent of the gross twenry-fixe(25)percent of the gross twenty five(25)percent of the gross
floor area n resdenual use floor area is resrdem ial use floor arts is residential use
Height Twenty-five(25)feet,provided that Twenty-five(25)fcct provded,that lwtmty-five(25)feet,provided,that
base hetghtsmav bttucressed up tothe basic helghismay be mcieascd up tothc basrcbcigais may be Increased uptothe
maximum hught of forty(40)feet o) maximum height of fora(40)leer W maximum height of forty(40)fat ri)
Front yard ZLfO(0)feet pros ided,that some set 7era((Y)feet provided,that some set Zero(0)feet provided that some set
back may tit required in the front yard back may be required in the fi rim yard bac),may bt rtquired in the front Yard
to accommodate a srdewell,which shall to accommodate a sidewalk which shall to accommodate e sttfewalk whmh shall
be at least ten(10)feet in w uhlb be at least ten(10)feet in width or at(cast ten(10)fert in width
Rear and side yard Zcm(0)left provtded,that setbacks of Zero(0)feet provided,(hat setbacks of Zero(0)fret provided,that setbacks of
at least twenty(201 feet w dl be required at least tw emty(20)feet will be required at least twenty(20)feet will bt required
in an}rear or side yards that are adia in any rear or side Bards that are adla- in any r(it or side yards that are ad)a-
cent to 4 residential zoning district cent to a restdenual zoning district cent to a residential zoning district
Relad/office uses Fout(4)spaces per Rc(at1/office uses Your(4)spaces per Reuilloffice uses Four(4)spaces per
Off-street parking
one thousand(1,000)square feet of one thousand(1 000)square tent of one thousand(1,000)square feet of
floor area (li floor area (1) floor are, (2)
Residential uses (3) Residential uses(3) Residential uses(3)
(Ord No 3439, § 2,2-2-99,Ord No 3440, § 6,2-16-99,Ord No 3600,§ 3,5-7-02,Ord No 3612,§ 3, 8-
6-02)
15.04.205 Mixed use laud use development 2 The first three hundied (300) square feet of
standard conditions. retail or office space that is a part of an individual
I The following height modifications shall residential unit is exempt
apply 3 The following parking requirements shall
a Five (5) foot Increases for developments apply
containing residential uses, provided, that twenty- a Studio 75 per dwelling unit (du) without
five(25)percent of gross floor area is in residential commercial uses, 50/du with commercial uses;
use provided, that twent)-five (25) percent of overall
b. Five (5) foot increases for parking under gross floor area is in commercial uses
the building b One-bedroom 15/du without commercial
c Five (5) foot increases for using a pitched uses, 1 0/du with commercial uses, provided that
roof form twenty-five(25)percent of overall gross floor area
d Five (5) foot increase for stepping back is In commercial uses
from the top floor(minimum of five(5)feet) c Two-bedroom 2 0/du without commercial
uses, 1.25/du with commercial uses,provided,that
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twenty-five(25)percent of overall gross floor area Chapter 15.05
is in commercial uses
(Ord No 3439 § 2,2-2-99,Ord No 3600, § 3,5- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
7-02, Ord No 3612,§ 3, 8-6-02) REQUIREMENTS-
Sections
15 05 010 Purpose
15 05 020 Categories of uses and conditions of
uses covered by chapter
15 05 030 Location of off-street parking
15 05 040 Parking standards for specific
activities
15 05 050 Duve-in businesses
15 05 060 Loading space
1505 070 Off-street parking regulations for
downtown commercial and downtown
commercial enterprise districts
15 05 080 Size and design standards
15 05 090 Overhang exception landscaping,
paving,wheel stops,drainage,lighting
and curbing
1505 100 Off-street parking plans
*Cross reference(s)-Parking regulations,ch 9.38
15.05.010 Purpose.
A It is the purpose of this chapter to specify the
off-street parking and loading requirements for all
uses pernutted in this title, and to describe design
standards and other required improvements
B The planning director shall have the author-
ity to waive or modify specific requirements of this
chapter or to impose additional off-street parking
requirements in unique circumstances to ensure
drat the intent of this chapter is met and to allow for
flexibility and innovation in design Unique cir-
cumstances may include, but are not limited to the
following
1 Proximity to transit stations, transfer
points,or transit stops,
2. Flexible work hour scheduling for cinploy-
ees;
3 Documentation of parking patterns and
demand of employees and patrons,
4 Physical circumstances of the site such as
topography, lot size/shape, and environmentally
sensitive areas
(Ord No 3409, §39,7-7-98)
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15.05.020 Categories of uses and conditions of 15.05.040 Parking standards for specific
uses covered by chapter. activities.
A New construction New construction is cov- A Standards for the number of parking spaces
ered by this chapter as follows for specific activities ai e indicated in the following
1. Buildings constructed or enlarged chart
2 Other structures or use areas constructed or
enlarged PARKING SPACE
4 Parking lots constructed or enlarged as fol- SPECIhIC LAND USE RFQI IRLMF.N7
lows:
a if new or adding the equivalent of fifty Living acinnnes
(50) percent or more of the existing parking lot Single family Two(2)parking spaces per single-
area,the entire parking facility must meet the stan- family dwelling
dards of this title Duplex 7Wo(2)parking spaces per
b If adding less than fifty (50) percent of dwehing unit
the existing parking lot area, only the new portion
must meet the staildaids Of this title Multifamily One(1)parking space per unit for
B Chan e ui use When the occupancy of an efficiency apartments in all aged
S P y Y developments,two(2)parking
land use, structure or building, or any part of a spaces for each dwelhng unit for
building, structure or land use, is changed to developments with foray-mite(49)
another use, parking shall be provided to meet the or less dwelling units one and
parking requirements of the new use eight-tenths(l S)parking spaces
per dwelling unit for
developments of fifty(50)or more
15.05.030 Location of off-street parking. dwelling units For developments
A Single-family dwellings Required parking of fifty(50)or more dwelling
for a single-family dwelling shall be located on the unit,,one(1)parking space for
same lot as the building it is to serve each fifteen(15)dwelhng units for
B Mulnfannly dwellings Required parking for recreation vehicles
multifamily dwellings may be on a contiguous lot Multiple dwellings for One(1)parking space for each
if located within five hundred (500) feel of the low-income cidcrly .two 12)dwelling
dwelling units The lot shall be legally encumbered units
by an easement or other appropriate means to Accessory dwelling One off-street parking space per
ensure continuous use of the parking facilities. unit accessory unit is required in
Documentation shall require review and approval addition to the required parking
of the crly attorney for the single-family home The
planning director may waive this
C Othei uses For uses other than those requirement where there are
described in subsections (A) and (B) of this sec- special encumstances related to
tion,required parking may be in areas other than on the properly and its location The
the premises it the required amount of parking area surface of a required ADU off-
is set aside for a particular use in Such a lot and street parking space shalt comply
such area is not located more than five hundred
with KCC 15 05 090(C)
(500) feet from the premises The lot or aiea to be Boardinghouses and One(1)parking space for the
utilized shall be legally encumbered by an ease- lodging houses proprietor,plus one(1)space per
ment or other appropriate means to ensure contin- sleeping room for boarders or
uous use of the parking facilities use,plus one(I ities Documentation additional space for each four(4)
shall require review and approval of the city attor- persons employed on the
ney premises
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SPEC'll-IC'LAND USE PARKING SPACE SPECIFICI AND USE PARKING SPACE
REQ UIR8MF.NT REQf NREMLNT
Mobile and Two(2)parking spaces for each Uncovered One(1)pat king space for each
manufactured home mobile home site,plus one(1) commercial area,new five thousand t5,000)square feel
parks screened space for each ten(10) and used car lots,plant of retail sales area in admtton to
lots for recreation vehicles nursery any parking requirements for
buildings,except when located in
Recreational vehicle One(1)parking space for each e shopping center
park site
Motor vehicle repair One(1)parking space for each
Hotels One(1)parking space for each and services four hundred(400)square feet of
guest room,plus two(2)parking gross floor area,except when part
spaces for each three(3) of a shopping center
employees
Industnal showroom One(1)parking space for each
Commercial arnviucs and display Gee hundred(500)square feet of
Banks One(1)parking space for each display area
two hundred(200)square feet of Bulk retail stores One(1)parking space for each
gross floor area,except when pan three hundred fifty(350)square
of a shopping center feet of gross floor area
Professional and One(1)parking Space for each Industrial acnvines
business offices two hundred fitty(250)square
feet of gross floor area,except Manufacturing, One(1)parking space for each
when part of a shopping center research and testing one thousand t1,000)square feet
laboratories, of gross Poor area For parking
Shopping centers Four and one-half(4 5)spaces per creamenes,bottling requirements for associated office
one thousand(1 000)square feet establishments, areas,see"Professional and
of gross haseable area(GLA)for bakeries,cannenes, business offices"
centers having GLA of less than printing and engraving
four hundred thousano(400 000) shops
square feet,and five(5 0)spaces
Per one thousand(i OW)square Warehouses and One f1)parking space for each
feet of GL A for centers having a storage buildings two thousand(2,000)square feet
GLA of over tour hundred of gross floor area Maxtmum
thousand(400,000)square feet office area of two(2,percent of
gross floor area may be included
Restau*ants, One(1)parking space for each without additional parking
mghtclubs,taverns and one hundred(100)square feet of requirements
lounges gross floor area except when part
of a shopping center Speculative warehouse One(1)parking space for each
and industrial one thousand(1,000)square feet
Retail stores, One(1)parking space for each buildings with of gross floor area if building size
supermarkets, two hundred(200)square feel of multiple use or tenant is less than one hundred thousand
department stores and gross floor area,except when potential (100,000)square feet,or one(1)
personal service shops located in a shopping center parking space for each two
Other retail One(1)parking space for each thousand(2,000)square feet of
establishments, five hundred(500)square feet of gross floor area for buildings
Which exceed one hundred
furnithardware
re,appliance, gross floor area except when thousand(100,000)square feet
are stores, located in shopping center gross of floor area This is a
hnusce%hhold equipment mmmmum requirement and valid
service tiepair s clothing for construction permit purposes
or sit« repair mops
on!) Final parking requirements
Drive-in business One(1)parking space for each will be based upon actual
one hundred(100)square feet of occupancy
gross floor area,except when
located in a shopping center
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SPECIFIC LAND USE PARKING SPACE SPECIFIC LAND USE PARKING SPACE
REQUIREMEN7 REQUIREMEAI
Reeieonon-annisemeu acu vitres Colleges and Two and one-half(2 112)parking
--- universities and spaces for each employee,plus
Auditoriums,theaters, One(1)parking space for each business and one(]),pact for each three(3)
places of public four(4)fixed seats,or one(1) vocational schools students resuhng on campus,plus
assembly,stadiums parking space for each one one(1)space for each fivc(5)day
and outoour sports hundred(100)square feet of floor student not residing on campus in
areas area of main auditorium or of addition if buses for
principal place of assembly not transportation of students are kept
containing fixed seats,whichever ai the school,one(1)off-street
Is greater parking space shalt be provided
Bowling alleys Five(5)spaces for each alley, for each bus,of a size sufficient to
except when located in a shopping park each bus
center One(1)additional parking space
Dance hallo and One(1)parkuig space for each for each one hundred(100)
skating rinks two hundred(200)square feet of students shall be provided for
gross floor area,except when visitors in the vicinity of or
located in a shopping center adjacent to the administration
portion of the budding or
Golf driving ranges One(1)parking spat,for each complex Such parking spaces
driving station shall be so designated by signing
or other special marking as
Miniature golf courses One(1)parking apace for each approved by the traffic engineer
hole
Elementary and junior Tv o and one-half(2 112)parking
Recreational buildings, One(1)parking space for each high spaces for each employee In
whether independent two hundred(200)square feet of addition,if buses for
or associated with a gross floor area Such spaces shall transportation of students are kept
multifamily complex be located adjacent to the building at the school one(I)off-street
and shall be designated for visitors
g parking space shall be provided
by signing or other special for each bus,of a size sufficient to
markings park each bus
Educational acu vm es
One(1)additional parking space
Semor high schools, One(1)space for each employee for each one hundred(100)
public,parochial and plus one(1)space for each ten students shall be provided for
private (10)students enrolled In addition visitors in the vicinity of or
if buses for the transportation of adjacent to the administration
children are kept at the school,one portion of the building or
(1)off-street parking space shall complex Such parking spaces
be provided for each bus,of a size shall be so designated by signing
sufficient to park each bus or other special marking as
approved by the traffic engineer
One(1)additional parking space
for each one hundred(100) Libraries and One(1)parking space for each
museums two hundred fifty(250)square
students shall be provided for
visitors in the vicinity of or
feet in office and public use
adjacent to the admmnistrauon Day-care centers One(1)parking space for each
Portion of the budding or employee,plus loading and
complex Such parking spaces unloading areas
shalt be so designated by signing
or other special marking as
approved by the traffic engineer
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PAR KING SPACE open space equal to that area that would be
SPTCIF1CIr4ND USE REQt11REMENrF required for recreational vehicle pat king A vehicle
less than twenty (20) feet long that is used as pri-
Medical actzvurcc mary transportation is not subject to recreational
Medical and dental One(1)parl.mg space for each vehicle parking regulations If open Space in heir of
offices two hundred(200)square feet of recreational vehicle parking is provided,its appro-
gross floor area,except when pnateness will be determined at the time of devel-
locatcd in a shopping center opment plan review by the planning department
Convalescent,nursing One(I)parking space for each Where enclosed garages are Utilized to provide
and health institutions two(2)employees,plus one(1) parking required by this title,an eighteen(18)foot
parking space for each three(3) stacking space shall be provided in front of such
beds garage units Provided, however, the planning
Hospitals One(1)parking space for each director shall have the authonty to approve altema-
three Q i beds plus one(1) rive plans where the developer can assure that such
parking space for each staff garage units will continue to be available for park-
doctor plus one(1)parking space ing purposes and will not cause onsile parking or
for each three(3)employees circulation problems These assurances include but
Religiousacliviuer are not limited to (1) covenants that run with the
Churches One(I)space for each five(5) land or homeowners' association that require
seats in the main auditorium, garages to be utilized for the storage of vehicles,
provided that the spaces for any (2)maintenance of dr ve aisle widths of twenty-six
church shall not be less than ten (26)feet in front of each garage unit,and(3)main-
(10) For all existing churches tenance of minimum clearances for fire lanes on
enlarging the seating capacity of the site
their auditoriums,one(1)
adduional parking space shall be 2 Exceptions for senior citizen apartments in
provided for each five(5) multifamily buildings in the central business dis-
addaronalseats prosidcd Ly the trict
new constmcoon For all existing a Approved building plans must show one
churches making structural and eight-tenths(1 8)spaces per dwelling unit and
riot inLi-alterations e t re seating
which do akso shall show which spaces are not to be initially
riot muease the seating capacity
of the auditorium,no additional installed The additional spaces, plus any required
parking need be provided landscaping, shall be installed if at any time the
structure is not used for senior citizen apartments
Mortuaries or funeral One(1)parking space for each or if the facility shows a continued Shortage of
homes one hundred(100)square feet of
floor area of assembly rooms parking
b The requirement of one (1) space per
Other uses For uses not specifically identified dwelling unit may be reduced to no less than one
in this section,the amount of
parking required shall be (1) space for every two (2) dwelling units plus
determined by tire planning employee parking as determined by the planning
department,based on staff director The planning director shall base his deci-
eaperience,paikmg required for sion on the following'
similar uses,and,if appropriate. (1) Availability of private, convenient,
documentation pros ided by the regular transportation services to meet the needs of
applicant
the tenants,
1 Recreational vehicle parking spaces shall be (2) Accessibility to and frequency of
in defined, fenced and screened areas with a mim- public transportation,
mum of a six(6)foot high sight-obscuring fence or (3) Pedestrian access to health, medical
landscaping as determined by the planing depart- and shopping facilities,
meat,or the developer may provide areas of usable (4) Minimum age requirement to reside
m subject apartments,
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(5) Special support services offered by D Employee parking- Where employee park-
the facility ing will be maintained separately and in addition to
c Special parking for recreational vehicles parking for the general public, the regulations of
will not be required as long as the facility,does not this subsection shall apply.
permit recreational vehicles other than campers or i Minimum parking stall sizes, aisle widths
vehicles that will fit into a normal-sized parking and percentage of compact car stalls shall be as pei
stall If recreational vehicles are to be permitted on other requirements in this chapter
the development, they must be screened and 2 Employee parking must be clearly identi-
fenced fled as such and not become parking for the general
d Compact stalls will not be permitted public
except for one-third(1/3)of the required employee 3 If the employee parking is changed to park-
parking ing for the general public, the normal regulations
B Mixed occupancies or mixed use if one (I) for off-street parking ,hall be in force
occupancy In the case of two(2) or more uses m 4 Employee parking shall not be in lieu of
the same building, the total requirements foi off- parking requirements per activity as stated in this
strect parking facilities shall be the sum of the section
requirements for the several uses computed sepa- E Temporary parking facilities Temporary
rately, except in shopping centers, and except as parking facilities may be permitted by the planning
provided in the mixed use overlay KCC 15 04 200 duector when it has been shown that
Off-street parking facilities for one(1)use shall not 1 The existing uNe of the subject property has
be considered as providing required parking facili- adequate legal nonconforming parking or that
ties for any other use, except as permitted in sub- existing parking conforms to the applicable stan-
section(C)of this section pertaining to joint use daids of this title
C Joint use The minimum amount of off-street 2 The temporary parking facility is primarily
parking required by KCC 15 05 040(A) may be intended to serve the public at large and not the
reduced by the planning duector when shared park- existing use on the properly
mg facilities for two(2)or more uses are proposed 3 The teniporai y parking facility serves a
if public need
I The total parking area exceeds five thou- 4 The temporary facility meets the following
sand (5,000) square feet, nummum standards
2 The paiking facilities are designed and a There shall be a minimum of two hun-
developed as a single onsite common parking facil- dred eight)-five (285) square feet gross area per
ity, or as a system of onsnte and oftsite facilities if stall
all facilities are connected with improved pedes- b The pavement section shall be a mini-
Man facilities and located within five hundred mum of four (4) inches of five-eighths (5/8) inch
(500) feet of the buildings or use aieas they are minus C R crushed rock with bituminous surface
intended to serve, treatment, subject to engineering department
3 The amount of reduction in off-street park- review
mg does not exceed ten(10)percent per use unless c Onsite drainage control and detention
it is documented that the peak parking demand shall be provided per the drainage ordinance,
hours of two (2) of moic uses are separate by at d Ingress and egress and interior circula
least one(1)hour, tion and perimeter control shall be subject to traffic
4 The subject properties are legally encum- engineer approval
bered by an easement or other appropriate means F Compact car parking
which provide for continuous joint use of the park- 1 Parking stall size shall be a minimum of
ing facilities Documentation shall require review eight (8) feet by seventeen (17) feet Aisle width
and approval by the city attorney, and shall be pei the requirements of KCC 15 05 080
5 The total number of parking spaces in the and diagram No 1 following this chapter
shared parking facility is not less than the mini-
mum required by any,single use
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2 Compact car parking spaces shall be, 15.05.050 Drive-in businesses.
clearly identified by signing or other marling as All banks,savings and loan associations,clean-
approved by the city engineer mg establishments,food dispensing establishments
3 Compact car parking spaces shall not and other businesseti which maintain drive-in facil-
exceed thirty (30) percent of the total required ities which are intended to serve customers who
parking,and shall be interspersed equally through- remain in their motor vehicles during the business
out the entire parking area transactions,or are designed in such a manner that
4 See KCC 15 05 080 and diagram No 2 fol- customers must leave their automobiles tempo-
lowing this chapter for typical compact car stall rarity in a driving Ime located adjacent to the facil-
arrangements fly, shall provide stacking space for the stacking of
5 No more than four(4)compact car parking motor vehicles as follow s
stalls shall be placed side-by-side, or eight (8) A. Stacking space The drive-in facility shall be
head-to-head so located that sufficient stacking space is provided
G Transit and ndeshare provisions for the handling of motor vehicles using such facil-
1. The planning director may reduce the min- ity during peak business hours of such a facility
imum number of off-street parking stalls for busi- B Driveway location Entrances and exits shall
nesses which have a commute trip reduction not be so located as to cause congestion in any pub-
program filed with the city Based upon a review of tic nght-of-way
this program and input from other staff members,a C Businesses located in shopping centers
reduction of up to twenty (20)percent of the mim- When located in a shopping center,drive-in facili-
mum standard may be approved Any reduction in ties shall piovidc sufficient stacking space to ban-
the amount of required parking is only valid for as die peak business demands and shall not in any
long as the approved CTR program is in effect An way obstruct the normal circulation pattern of the
invalidated program or a change in use or opera- shopping center
lions would result in the application of the underly-
ing standards per KCC 15.05 040(A)of the zoning 15.05.060 Loading space.
code For all buildings hereafter erected, recon-
2. The planning director may reduce the num- structed or enlarged,adequate permanent off-street
ber of required off-street parking stalls for busi- loading space shall be provided if the activity car-
nesses which do not have a commute trip reduction tied on is such that the building requires deliveries
pi ogram by one(1)stall for every two(2)car pool to it or shipments from it of people or merchandise
stalls and/or one (1) stall for every one (1) van Such space shall be shown on a plan and submitted
pool staff if for approval by the plammng department and the
(a) Reserved ndeshare parking is located city engrneei No portion of a vehicle taking part in
convenient to the primary employee entrance, loading, unloading or maneuvering activities shall
(b) Reserved areas are clearly marked by project into a public street, alley or interior pedes-
signs for use by approved and qualified ndeshare tnan area Loading space or maneuvering areas
vehicles, shall be m addition to required off-street parking
(c) The use of reserved areas for nde- spaces
share parking is actively enforced by the employer, A Relationship of loading space to residential
and areas Loading berths shall be located not closer
(d) The total reduction in the number of than fifty(50)feet to any residential district,unless
parking stalls does not exceed ten (10) percent of wholly enclosed within a building, or unless
the required stalls screened from such residential area by a wall or
(Ord No 2942, § 2,9-4-90,Ord.No 3050,§ 5,7- uniformly panted fence not less than six(6)feet in
7-92,Ord No 3175,§ 3, 7-19-94, Ord No 3251, height
§ 11, 11-21-95, Oid No 3279, § 1, 3-5-96, Ord B Relationship to open space Space for load-
No 3313, § 2, 1-22-97, Ord No 3409, §40, 7-7- ing berths may occupy all or any part of any
98,Ord No 3439, § 3, 2-2-99) required setback or open space as long as the load-
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mg berth is uncovered A covered loading area
shall comply with the minimum setback require-
ments for the district ANGLED
C Tepea o1 uie4 far which loading space shall GROUNDjDOOPR_
VEL LOADING
SERVICE
g
be provided Loadin space shall be provided for LOADINGthe following types of buildings or businesses
warehouses, supermarkets, department stores, as, as
office buildings with a floorspace in excess of ! a P N
twenty thousand (20,000)square feet,industrial or
manufacturing establishments, freight terminals, P RKiNG
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railroad yards,mortuaries and such other commer-
cial and Industrial buildings which,In the judgment p Driveways ingress and egress points from
of the planning director, are similar in nature in public rights-of-way(driveways)shall be designed
regard to loading space requnements and located in such a manner as to preclude offsite
D Maneuvei ring area for buildings with dock- or on-street maneuvering of vehicles
high loading doois Buildings which utilize dock-
high loading doors shall provide a minimum of one 15,05.070 Off-street parking regulations for
hundred (100) feet of clear maneuvering area in downtown commercial and
front of each door See the following diagram downtown commercial enterprise
districts.
DOCK-HIGH It is the purpose of this section to recognize the
LOADING DOOR ANGLED DOCKS pedestrian-Oriented nature Of dOWntOw'n activities
I _ while also recognizing the need lot off-street park-
ing facilities to eliminate traffic congestion For the
purpose of regulating off-street parking,there shall
,00 be two(2)divisions of the downtown commercial
enterprise district, One (1) for the area west of the
Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, and one (1)
i for the area cast of the tracks
A Downtown convnercial drstiicr No off-
P" K'1W street parking shall be required m this district,
excepting that one (1) parking space per unit is
required for multifamily residential development
E. Maneureruig area for buildings with ground No more than three (3) off-street surface parking
level loading doors Buildings which utilize spaces per one thousand (1 000) square feet of
ground level service or loading doors shall provide gross floor area are permitted for nonresidential
a minimum of forty-five (45) feet of clear maneu- development This parking maximum does not
vering area in front of each door See the following apply to structured parking 'Ihe downtown com-
diagram mercial district is the core area of downtown which
should be pedestrian oriented In addition, the
property owners in the downtown commercial dis-
trict have provided off-street parking through local
improvement district assessments
B Downtown commercial enterprise district—
West of tine Burlington Northern Railroad tracks.
Off-street parking shall be provided and shall be in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter,
except there may be a fifty (50)percent reduction
from the parking standard requirements contained
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in KCC 15 05 040 and except that those properties 15.05.080 Size and design standards.
ui the downtown commercial enterprise zone who A. Pay king stall size Pdrkmg stall size shall be
paid into parking local improvement district 260 as follows
shall be exempt from off-street, parking require-
ments One (1) parking space per unit is required Standard 9 feet by 19 feet(1)(3)
for all multifamily residential development No Compact 8 feet by 17 feet(2)(3)
mote than three (3) off-street surface parking Employee 8-112 feet by 18 feet(3)
spaces pci one thousand (1,000) square feet of Parallel 9 feet by 23 feet
gross floor area are permitted for nonresidential
development except that this surface parking max- Notes
rniUlII does not apply to either Structured parking, 1 Dimension may include overhang See KCC 15 05 090(F)
for exceptions
or piopcmes located in the"west frame district"of 2 See diagram No 2 followmg this chapter for typical com-
the Kent downtown planning area described in pact stall placement with required landscape area
KCC 15 09 046, which shall have a maximum of 3 Parking stall length may be reduced bo a maximum of two
four and one-half (4 5) off-street surface parking (2)feet W ith coiresponding increases in aisle width
spaces per one thousand (1,000) squaie feet of
gross flooi area for nonresidential development parkingB Miscall n design standards and typical
The exception for the"west frame district" will be standard-,
-tail at r typicangeal
e i kintv For iimmum design
reevaluated two (2) years from its adoption and a standards and sat the
pat king stall arrangements,
report made to the city council regardmg its effec- see the diagrams a the end of this chapter
trueness C Untie of measurement
C Downtown cotnmetcial ettteipttse district— 1 Benches ]n stadiums, sports arenas,
churches and other places of assembly
East of the Builington Northern Railroad tract`- in which
Off-street parking shall be provided and shall be in patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or
accordance with the provisions of this chapter other similai seating facilities, each twenty (20)
except there may be a twenty-five (25) percent inches of width of such seating facilities shall be
reduction from the parking standard requirements counted as one(1)seat for the purpose of determm-
contamed in KCC 15 OS 040 One and one-half mg requirements for off-street parking facilities
(1 5)parking spaces per unit are required for mul- under this title
tifamily residential development No more than 2 Fractions When a unit of measurement
three(3)off-street parking spaces per one thousand determining the number of required parking spaces
(1,000)square feet of gross floor area are permitted results in the requirement of a fractional space,any
for nonresidential development except that this fraction up to but not including one-half(1/2)shall
surface parking maximum does not apply to either be disregarded and fractions one-half (1/2) and
structured parking, or properties located in the over shall require one(1)parking space
"east frame district' of the Kent downtown plan-
ning area described m KCC 15 09 046,which may 75.05.090 Overhang exception,landscaping,
have a maximum of four and one-half (4 5) off- paving, wheel slops,drainage,
street surface parking spaces per one thousand fighting and curbing.
(1,000)square feet of gross floor area for nonresi- A Landscaping general! The landscaping
dential development if at least twenty-five (25) requirements this
of ha er shall
KCC and diagram No 2
percent of the overall project gross floor area is following this chapter shall apply with respect to
comprised of residential development The excep- off-street parking facilities
tion for the"east frame district'will be reevaluated B Landscape i-land- Landscape islands with a
two (2)years from its adoption and a report made minimum size of one hundred (100) square feet
to the city council regarding its effectiveness shall be located in the following areas to protect
(Ord No 3050, §4,7-7-92,Ord No 3742, § 5,4- vehicles and to enhance the appearance of parking
19-05) areas
1 At the ends of all parking rows.
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2 Where loading doors or maneuvering areas
are in close proximity to parking areas of stalls
C Paving All vehicular maneuvering areas,
including but not limited to off-sheet parking
areas, truck and mobile equipment loading,
unloading, storage and maneuvering areas, and
related accesses to and from public right-of-way
shall be paved with asphalt or equivalent matenal,
to be approved by the city engineer or his/her des-
ignee The planning director may waive the paving
requirement in the following instances
1 Areas used primarily for the storage and
operation of heavy equipment, tracked vehicles,
trucks and other large-tire vehicles, where such
areas are not generally used for regular deliveries
or access by the general public, and
2 Driveways for single-faintly residential
development, except that at least the first twenty
(20)feet of the drive way shall be paved
D Wheel slops Wheel stops, a mmnnum of
two(2)feet from any obstruction or the end of the
parking stall, shall be required in the following
locations
1 Where the parking stall abuts a building of
where vehicles may overhang a property line
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2 Where the parking stall abuts a pedestrian the requirements of this title The city engineer
walkway of less than six (6) feet in width, or a shall review plans based upon the following cnte-
walkway which is not raised creating its own bar- na
1 Safety and efficiency of interior cucula-
ner
3 Where a parking stall abuts any physical tion
object which may be impacted(i e ,light standards, 2 Safety of ingress and egress points
fire hydrants, fences, power vaults, utility poles, 3 Effects of access on public streets with
etc ) regard to street capacity,congestion and delay
4 Where d hazardous grade difference exists 4 Compliance with construction standards
between the parking area and the abutting property relating to storm water runoff
5 Where othei hazardous situations may B All plans must be complete with the infor-
exist as determined by the city engineer mation as requested by the planning director
E Lighting Any lighting of a parking lot or
storage area shall illuminate only the parking lot or
storage area All lighting shall be designed and
located so as to avoid undue glare or reflection of
light onto adjoining properties or public nghts-of-
w ay
Light standards shall not be located so as to
interfere with parking stalls,maneuvering areas,or
ingress and egress areas
F Vehicle oveilutng exception Where suffi-
cient area is available to allow safe and efficient
overhang of a vehicle, the planning department
may permit the standard parking stall length to be
reduced by two (2) feet with corresponding
increase in adjacent walkway or landscaping
width (See diagram No 2 following this chapter)
G Concrete curb placement In addition to
wheel stop requirements as provided in subsection
(D) of this section, all landscape areas within or
abutting parking areas shall be separated from the
paved area by concrete curbing or other acceptable
method as approved by the planning director and
the city engineer
H Parking structures Multiple level parking
structures, devcloped either as a single use struc-
ture or as parking incorporated into a structure,
shall be designed and lard out in accordance with
the dimensional and numeric requirements of this
chapter
(Ord No 3409, §41,7-7-98)
15.05 100 Off-street parking plans.
A Off-street parking plans shall be subject to
review and appio�al by the planning department
and city engineer or his/her designee The planning
department shall review plans for compliance with
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DIAGRAM 1 MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
A B C D E F GI G2 H 1 J
Aisle Width
Angle Stall Stall Cuib Starting Depth to One-Way Two-Way Depth to Setback Gioss
Width Depth Length Loss Wall (feet) (feet) Inter- (feet) Stall
(feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) 10(k Aica
(feet) (iquaie
feet)
0 9 0 39 012 0
]0° 80 170 461 614 108 120 200 69 167 499
90 190 518 690 122 120 200 77 187 630
20° 80 1 00 2 44 3 66 133 1 00 200 96 1 00 3 22
90 190 263 411 150 120 200 107 179 394
300 80 170 160 267 154 125 200 120 147 247
90 190 180 300 17.3 120 200 134 165 all
369° 80 170 133 221 166 135 200 134 136 221
90 190 150 248 186 135 2Q0 150 152 279
400 80 170 124 203 171 135 200 140 130 212
90 190 140 228 191 135 200 157 146 268
45° 80 170 ll 3 177 177 145 200 148 120 200
90 190 127 198 198 145 200 166 134 252
500 80 170 104 152 182 155 200 156 109 190
90 190 117 171 203 155 200 174 122 239
531° 80 170 100 138 184 165 200 160 102 184
90 190 113 155 206 165 200 179 114 232
600 80 170 92 108 187 170 200 167 85 173
90 190 104 121 210 170 200 187 95 219
70` 80 170 85 68 187 200 220 173 SR 159
90 190 96 76 209 200 220 194 65 200
800 80 170 81 50 181 230 240 174 30 147
90 190 91 50 203 230 240 195 33 185
90° 80 170 80 50 170 240 240 170 00 136
90 190 90 50 190 240 240 190 00 171
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Chapter 15.06 15.06.030 Prohibited signs
The following signs are prohibited in all districts
SIGN REGULATiONS* within the municipal boundaries of the city,except
as specifically allowed as temporary signs
Sections A Banners,streamers,pennants,and balloons.
15 06 010 Purpose B Any sign using the words"stop,""look,"or
15 06 020 Scope "danger," or any other word symbol, or character
15 06 030 Prohibited signs which might confuse traffic of detract from any
15 06 040 General resti ictions and limitations for legal traffic control devices
all districts C Stationary motor vehicles, traders, and
15 06 050 Regulations for specific districts related devices used to circumvent the intent of this
15 06 070 Structural safety and maintenance of chapter
Signs D Signs which are pasted or attached to utility
15 06 080 Administrative procedures poles, trees, fences, or other signs, or to rocks of
natural features
*Cross reterence(s)-Building code,ch 1401. F. Signs within seventy-five (75) feet of the
public right-of-way which are animated,revolving
15.06 010 Purpose. more than eight(8) revolutions per minute, bhnk-
A The purpose of this chapter is to establish ing or flashing,except public service signs such as
regulations for signs in order to promote the public those which give the time,temperature,and humid-
health, safety and general welfare It is further the ity
intention of this chapter to harmonize the legiti- F Roof signs
mate private purposes of signs,that is,the idenufi- G All lighted signs which are adjacent to and
cation and promotion of the seller to the buyer, directed toward a residentral district and which
with public purposes Public purposes include con- detract from the welfare of the residential district
siderations of traffic safety and economic and aes- H Portable signs, except temporary signs as
thetic welfare Unregulated signs may divert the permitted under KCC 15 06 040(Q)
driver's attention from the road, causing a traffic
hazard In addition,conflicts between private signs 15.06 040 General restrictions and limitations
and traffic control signs result in unsafe traffic con- for all districts.
ditions The economic base of the city is, to some A Signs in street iight-of--way of future sleet
extent, dependent upon maintaining an attractive right-of--way No sign shall be located In or project
area, both as to natural and manmade features, in into the present or future right-of-way of any public
which to visit,live,and work street unless such location or projection is specifi-
13 Regulation signs also serves promote cally authorised by other provisions of this section
the private purposeess signs Signs have become 13 Signs mierfei mg with sight distmrce No sign
larger,more numerouss and more expensive as it re- shall be so designed or constructed as to interfere
salt of competition for attention This competition pur-- with the sight distance of motorists proceeding on
of signs has in some cases,defeated the very pa or approaching adjacent streets, alleys, driveways,
poses for which they were created The elimination or parking areas,or of pedestrians proceeding on or
of destructive competition between signs thus en- approaching adjacent sidewalks or pedestrian
hances the private purposes of signs as well as pro- ways
motes the public health,safety and general welfare C Sigme over di iveways No sign suspended
15A6.020 Scope. over or projecting into the area above a driveway
located on private property shall be situated at a
This chapter applies to all existing and future height of less than fifteen (15) feet above the sur-
signs within the corporate boundaries of the city, face of the driveway
but does not apply to signs located within a build- D Signs over public sidewalks and pedestrian
ing or structure ways No sign suspended over or projecting into
the area above a public sidewalk or pedestrian way
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shall be situated at a height of less than eight and one(1)double-faced freestanding or wall identifr-
one-half(8 1/2)feet above the surface of the side- cation sign is permuted for cacti street frontage
walk or pedestrian way, and no sign may project The sign may have an aggregate area of one (1)
more than seventy-five(75)percent of the distance squaie foot for each ten (t0) Imeal feet of street
between the property line and the curbline except frontage However,each use is guaranteed a mini-
for signs attached to the underside of a canopy or mum sign area of twelve (12) square feet per dis-
other architectural protection play face regardless of street frontage The sign
E Uuectional signs Directional signs and may be illuminated Freestanding symbols of
signs indicating entrances, exits, service areas and sculpture used as identification may be permitted
parking areas shall be excluded from the sign pro- with the approval of the planning department Wall
visions of this title, and may be elected on private signs, lettering, or symbols may also be approved
property upon approval of the budding director, by the planning department
traffic engineer,and planning director "I hese signs L Gate or entrance sign Gate or entrance signs
shall not contain advertising or promotional infor- may he permitted, and may be located in public
mation,and may be restricted in size rights-of-way, if approved by the planning depart-
F Removal of signs on closure of business meat
Upon the closure and vacation of business or activ- M Community bulletin board Subdivisions
ity,the owner of the business or activity shall have and residential communities may be allowed to
one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of erect a permanent stmctuie as a community bulle-
closure to remove all signs related to the business tin board if approved by the building and planning
or activity directors
G Window signs Window signs shall be con- N Businevs hours signs Signs stating business
sidered as a sign and computed as part of the aggre- hours shall be excluded from the provisions of this
gate sign area and number of signs Any painted- title, and may be erected upon private property
over window shall be considered as a wall The fol- upon the approval of the building director and
lowing signs, if used in the specified manner, are planning director 'I hese signs shall not contain
not computed as part of the aggregate sign area and advertising or promotional information Maximum
do not require a permit number permitted shall be one (1) per entrance,
I Decals indicating credit cards honored, with a maximum size of four(4) square feet
2. Banners or posters on the inside of win- O Public service sign Nonadvertising or non-
dows Such signs may be used in conjunction with promotional signs may be erected as a public ser-
national advertising programs, or as weekly mar- vice to the community by public service clubs or
ketmg specials, or as decorations customary for other nonprofit organizations Such signs may be
special holidays located in any zone upon approval by the building
H Painted signs Signs painted on exterior and planning directors
wall, window, or structure of any kind shall be P Real estate signs Real estate signs are per-
computed as part of the aggregate sign area and untied as follows No sign permit is required
number of signs 1 Residential uses
Barber poles In addition to any other signs a Sinqle fanuly dwellings and duplexes
authorized by the provisions of this chapter, any One(1)real estate sign shall be permitted for each
barbershop shall be entitled to display a barber street frontage of a lot The sign may have two(2)
pole The design of the pole and tts location and faces, shall not exceed a height of five (5) feet
manner of erection shall be subject to the approval above the surface of the street unless placed in a
of the building director window,shall not exceed an area of four(4)square
J Credit card signs Signs indicating credit feet per face, and shall be unlighted
cards honored may be displayed in window areas b Multiple-fain ly dwellingv One (1) real
only Such signs are not computed as part of the estate sign shall be permitted for each street front-
aggregate sign area and do not require a permit age of a development The sign shall not exceed an
K Institutional signs For churches, schools, area of twelve (12) square feet, shall be attached
hospitals, public facilities and institutional uses, flat against a principal building, shall not project
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above the eave of the roof or the top of the parapet deposit Such signs shall be removed within seven
of the building,and shall be unlighted (7)days after the event,drive,campaign,etc.
2 Commercial and inrlartrial uses. One (1) 3 Construction signs One (1) sign identify-
real estate sign shall be permuted for each public ing a project under consti uction shall be permitted ;
en❑ante, but there shall not be more than four(4) for each street frontage of the building or structure
signs per lot The sign shall not exceed an area of under construction. i he Sign may contain the name
eight(8) square feet, shalt be attached flat against of the building contractor and his subcontractors,
the building or freestanding, shall not project the architect, and the engineer The sign shall be
above the cave of the roof or the top of the parapet permuted during the period of construction, and
of the building,and shall be unlighted- shall not exceed a total of fifty(50)square feet for
3 Unimproved acreage One (1) real estate all faces
sign shall be permitted for each lot The sign shall 4 Grand openings and special events signs
not exceed an area of one-fourth(1/4) square toot Special permits may be issued by the planning
for each foot of lot frontage and shall not in any department for a period not to exceed thirty (30)
event exceed fifty (50) square feet "the sign shall days for banners,streamers, and temporary or por-
not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the sur- table signs for special events such as carnivals,out-
face of the nearest street,and shall be unlighted door affairs and sales, grand openings, and events
Q Tempoiary signs Temporary signs may be of a similar nature
authorized by the planning department for a time R. Off-ptemises signs
period specified for each type of temporary sign I Authorized The total number of off-pre-
I Tempo;ary subdivision a apartment mises sign structures allowed within the city of
signs A temporary real estate sign declaring a Kent shall not exceed the total number of off-pre-
group of lots, dwellings, or occupancies within a mises sign structures in existence as of the effective
subdivision or apartment complex for sale or rent date of the ordinance codified in this subsection t
shall be permitted subject to the following condi- Off-premises sign structures shalt be inventoried by
tions the city In order to assist the city in its inventory,
a One(1) such sign shall be permitted for the owner of any off-premises sign located within
each street frontage of the premises being sold or the city shall, to the best of its ability, provide the
Icased The sign ;hall be located on tire premises city with information as to the dates of installation,
being sold or leased repair, or alteration of the owner's off-premises
b. The area of such signs shall not exceed signs within the city and no repair, alteration, or
an area of twenty-five(25)square feet each replacement of any such off-premises sign may
c The signs shall not exceed a height of ten occur until such information is provided to the city
(10) feet above the level of the street Subject to any permuting requirements,any person,
d The signs shall be unlighted firm, or corporation who owns or maintains off-
e The signs shall not interfere with the premises sign structures within the city of Kent
sight distance of pedestrians and motorists pro- shall be authonzed to alter, repair, maintain, and
ceedmg on or approaching adjacent streets relocate their off-premises sign structures in exist-
f The signs may remain as long as the enee as of the effective date of the ordinance codi-
project remains unsold or unleased, or for one(I) fied in this subsection As unincorporated areas are
year, whichever period shall be lesser, provided, annexed to the(,try of Kent,the total number of off-
however, that the planning director shall have the premises sign structures in the area annexed will
authority to extend the time period one(1)year constitute an addition to the number authorized in
2 Nonpolitical campaign signs Temporary the city of Kent and shall be added to the inventory
nonpolitical signs announcing a campaign, drive, and shall be eligible to be relocated
or event of a civic, philanthropic, educational, or
religious organization may be allowed upon any
lot Such signs may be posted thirty(30)days prior
to the event, drive, campaign, etc All such signs t Ord No 3501, amending the provisions for off-preuuses
shall be collectively subject to the fifty dollar($50) signs,became effective March 5,2000
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To the extent the provisions of KCC 15 08 100 15 06 030(E) Tn-vision panels are the only type of
(F)ate inconsistent with this subsection(R)(1),the moving parts authorized on off-premises signs
provisions of this subsection shall prevail 6 Unpermitted signs Owners of off-pre-
2 Disbrcts where permitted Off-premises miser signs that have uopennitted tit-vision panels
signs are permitted in M 1, M2, and M3 distncts. as of the date of the ordinance codified in this sub-
Off-premises signs not in one of the above zones section shall have one (1) year troin the ettectmve
shall be categorized as legal nonconforming signs date of the ordinance enacting this provision to
A sign structure author ized to be relocated pursu- apply for and obtain permits for such
ant to subsection(R)(l)of this section may only be 7 Blertronzc video signs prohibited Off-pre-
relocated to an M1,M2,or M3 zoning district The wises signs that contain electronic video displays
owner of an off-premises sign shall have two (2) similarto or otherwise depicting a television screen
years to ielocate an inventoried off-premises sign are prohibited
that has been removed under the authority of a 8 Hazard or nuisance All off-premmses
demolition permit A one (1) year extension may signs, together with all of their supports, braces,
be granted by the city planning director to guys and anchors,shall be kept in good repair and
instances where relocation cannot be undertaken in a proper state of preservation and safety If an
due to circumstances beyond the control of the off-premises sign is determined by the Bent build-
owner of the off-pretenses sign to he relocated ing official to be in a state of disrepair so as to con-
3 Standards stttute a satety hazard or a nuisance as defined by
a Maximum size As of the effective date of the building code or Kent City Code, the building
the ordinance codified in this subsection,the max- official may initiate enforcement proceedings pur-
imum size per sign face is thiee hundred (300) suant to KCC 15 10 070
square feet 9 Fn(arcenient Any violation of the provi-
b. Maximum height. Maximum height is signs of this subsection (R) shall be subject to
thirty-five(35)feet enforcement pursuant to KCC 15 10 070
c Dirtance from any intersection. Off-pre- S Portable A-frame sandwich board signs.
mises signs shall be located a distance of three hun- 1 A portable A-frame of similarly designed
dred(300) feet from any intersection sign which is no greater than thirty-six(36) inches
d Double-faced signs An off-premises wide by forty-two(42) inches tall
sign structure may contain up to two(2)sign faces a Not more than two (2) sandwich board
arranged either hack-to-back or to a V-shape ar- signs may be utilized by retail uses in the M1 dis-
rangement The use of tri-vision panels on a sign tricts They are not permuted in any other districts
face shall not in itself constitute additional sign b Portable A-frame sandwich board signs
faces are permitted to be placed on the business premises
e. Spacing Not more than four (4) sign c Portable A-frame sandwich board signs
structures per one thousand(1,000) lineal feet are placed on the business premises shall be in lieu of
permitted portable signs placed on the public right-of-way
4 Petnuts Off-premises signs shall not be d The planning department shall develop
altered with regard to size, shape, orientation, procedures for processing such sign applications
height, or location without the prior issuance of a T Stadium signs One double-faced freestand-
bmlding permit Ordinary maintenance shall not ing or wall identification sign is allowed for each
require building permits Off-premises sign copy street frontage The sign may have an aggregate
replacement may occur at any time and is exempt area of one(1) square foot for each ten (10) lineal
from the requirement for building permits feet of street frontage, up to a maximum sign area
5 Tit-vision panels. Subject to applicable of two hundred (200)square feet per display face
permitting requirements, the allowable faces on However, each stadium is guaranteed a inimmum
off-premises sign structures listed on the official sign area of twelve(12)square feet per display face
city of Kent off-premises sign inventory may con- regardless of street frontage The sign may be illu-
tam tti-vision panels which rotate, subject to KCC mtnated The sign may include on each regulated
display face advertising on up to forty (40)percent
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of the total square footage for that display face.The
maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be
twenty (20)feet
(Ord No 3093, § 1, 2-16-93, Ord. No 3501, §2,
2-1-00,Ord No 3706, § 3, 8-17-04)
15.06.050 Regulations for specific districts.
In all districts the planning manager shall have
the option to waive sign type requirements in
unique and special cases where, due to building
design or other special circumstance, the develop-
ment is unable to conform to stated standards
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A Signs permitted tit residential districts it On properties where a pole sign cannot
I Identifcation signs forsuigle family dwell- be erected due to setback requirements or building
ings and duple.xes One(1)identification sign shall placement,a projecting sign may be allowed in lieu
be permitted for each occupancy the sign shall not of the permitted freestanding stgn The projecting
exceed an area of three (3) square feet, shall not sign may not exceed fifteen(15)square feet in out-
exceed a height of sin(6) feet above the surface of side dimension
the street, shall be attached directly to a building, 2 identification signs for shopping centers
fence, standard,or mailbox,and shall be unlighted One (1) freestanding identification sign, xlu�h
or provided with indirect illumination Home occu- may list the names of the occupants of the shopping
patrons shall not be allowed additional sign area center,shall be permitted for each street frontage of
2 Identification signs for multifamily dwell- each shoppmg center The maximum sign area per-
ings One(1) identification sign shall be pet matted muted for a freestanding sign is two hundred(200)
for each development,except that multiple-fanuly square feet for the total of all faces No one(1)face
dwellings with more than one (1) street frontage shall exceed one hundred(100)square feet A free-
may be allowed an additional sign for each street standing sign shall not exceed a height of thirty
frontage of such lot Each sign shall not exceed an (30)feet,and may be illuminated
area of twenty-five(25)square feet, may be a wall 3 Automobile service station signs The
or fteestanding sign, shall be unlighted or mdi- aggregate sign area for any corner lot shall not
redly lighted, and shall not exceed a height of six exceed one (1) square foot for each foot of lot
(6)feet above the ground if freestanding. frontage, and the aggregate sign area for any trite-
3 Farrn product identification signs No per- nor lot shall not exceed one and one-half (1 1I2)
ma is required, but such signs may not be located square feet for each toot of lot frontage, and the
in the public right-of-way permitted signs enumerated in this subsection shall
B Signv perinmed in community commercial, be subject to the total aggregate sign area
general commercial, and commercial manufactur• a Freestanding signs One(1)freestanding
utg districts The aggregate sign area for any lot lighted double-faced identifteation sign, not
shall not exceed one and one-half(1 1/2) feet for exceeding two hundred (200) square feet for the
each foot of street frontage,Aggregate sign area for total of all faces, with no such face exceeding one
comer lots shall not exceed one(1) square foot for hundred (100) square feet, is permitted Such sign
each foot of street frontage The permitted signs shall not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet if on a
enumerated in this subsection shall he subject to corner lot, two (2) monument signs not exceeding
the total aggregate sign area one hundred(100)square feet per sign for the total
l Identification signs for occupancies Each of all faces are permitted Such monument signs
business establishment may have one (1) free- shall not exceed a height of fifteen(15) feet Free-
standing sign for each street frontage if not located standing signs shall be lighted during business
in a shoppmg center,and three(1)additional signs. hours only
a Freestanding sign The freestanding sign b Additional signs Three (3) additional
shall not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet The signs shall be permitted subject to the following
maximum sign area permitted is two hundred(200) restrictions the total area of all signs, graphics,or
square feet for the total of all faces No one(1)face other advertising shall not be more than ten (10)
shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet The percent of the building facade to which they are
sign may be illuminated attached or on which they are displayed
b Additional signs Three (3) additional c Fuel price signs Fuel price signs shall be
signs shall be permitted subject to the following included in the aggregate sign area
restrictions 4 Farm product identification signs No per-
i The total area of all signs, graphics, or mit is required, but such signs may not be located
other advertising shall not be more than ten (10) m the public right-of-way
percent of the building facade to which they are C Signs permitted tit downtown commercial
attached or on which they are displayed and downtown commercial enterprise districts
The aggregate sign area for any lot shall not exceed
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one and one-half(1 1/2)square feet for each toot of D Signs permitted in office and neighborhood
street frontage The aggregate sign area for corner convenience commercial districts
lots shall not exceed one (1) foot for each fool of I Generally One (1) freestanding double-
street frontage 7 he permitted signs enumerated in faced identification sign Shall be permitted for each
this subsection shall be subject to the total aggre- lot The sign shall not exceed a maKumum area of
gate sign area fifty (50) square feet for the total of all faces No
I Identification signs for mulntenant build- one (1) face shall exceed twenty-five (25) square
ings feet A freestanding sign shall not exceed a height
a. Wallsign Each multitenanthuilding may of fifteen (15) feet and shall be unlighted or pro-
have one(1) identification wall sign for the build- vided with indirect illumination
ing's identification for each street frontage The 2 Identification signs for buildings One (1)
sign shall not exceed a total of five (5) percent of identification sign shall be permitted for each pnn-
the facade to which it is attached The sign shall not cipal building The sign shall not exceed an area of
name or advertise the individual tenants of the five(5)percent of the facade to which it is attached,
building Aggregate sign area shall apply A multi- shall be attached flat against the building,shall not
tenant building will have the option of the sign de- project above the eave of the roof or the top of the
scribed in this subscction (C)(1)(a) or the parapet, and shall be unlighted or provided with
identification sign described in subsection(C)(2)of indirect illumination Such signs shall not advertise
this section or name individual tenants of the building
b Freevtandmg sign Each building may 3 Identification sign for occupancies Signs
have one(1)freestanding sign on each street front- not exceeding a total of five (5) percent of the
age The sign may not exceed fifteen (15) feet in facade of the business unit to which they are
height The maximum sign area permitted for the attached shall be permitted for each occupancy in a
freestanding sign is one hundred (100) square feet mulntenant building when the occupancy has out-
tor the total of all faces No one (1) face shall side frontage
exceed fifty (50) square feet Multitenant free- E Signs permitted in industrial districts.
standing signs shall not name or advertise the indi- I Aggregate sign area The aggregate sign
vidual tenants of the building area for lots in the MA, M1, and AG districts shall
2 Identification Aigns for occupancies. Each not exceed one-half(1/2) square foot for each foot
occupant of a mulntenant building shall be permit- of street frontage. The aggregate sign area for lots
ted two (2) wall signs Such signs shall not exceed in the M2 district shall not exceed three-fourths
ten (10) percent of the facade of the individual (3/4) square foot for each foot of street frontage
business unit Aggregate ,ten area shall not apply The aggregate sign area for lots in the M3 district
3 Identification signs for single-tenant build- shall not exceed one(1)square foot for each foot of
ings street frontage In no case shall the aggregate sign
a Each building may have one (1) free- area exceed one-half(1/2)square foot for each foot
standing sign for each street frontage The sign may of street frontage on a comer lot The permitted
not exceed a height of fifteen(15) feet The mace- signs enumerated in this subsection shall be subject
mum sign area permitted for the freestanding sign to the total aggregate sign area
is one hundred(100) square feet for the total of all a Identification signs for buildings One
faces No one(1)face shall exceed fifty(50)square (1) identification sign shall be perirutted for each
feet lot on each street frontage, which may be a free-
b. Three (3) additional signs shall be per- standing sign or a wall sign The maximum sign
mitted All signs are subject to the aggregate sign area permitted for a freestanding sign is two hun-
area allowed. The total area of all signs, graphics, dred(200) square feet for the total of all faces No
or other types of signs shall not exceed ten(10)per- one(1)face shall exceed one hundred(100)square
cent of the facade to which they are attached or on feet If the sign is a wall sign, its size shall not
which they are displayed exceed twenty (20) percent of the budding facade
A freestanding sign shall not exceed a height of
twenty(20) feet.The sign may be illuminated
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b Identification signs for occupancies One maximum sign area permitted is one hunched(100)
(1) identification ,ign shall be permitted for each square feet for the total of all faces No one(1)face
occupancy on each street frontage and shall be a shall exceed fifty(50)square feet The sign may be
wall sign 1 he maximum sire of the sign shall be illuminated Freestanding signs shall not rotate
ten (10) percent of the building facade This sign it Wall signs One(1)wall sign per street
may be illuminated. if the identification sign per- frontage shall be permitted The total area of all
muted under subsection(E)(1)(a)of this section is signage, graphics, or other advertising shall not
a wall sign,an additional wail sign may be permit- exceed ten(10) percent of the building facade to
tedon a building facade not factng a street frontage which it is attached
2 Form product identification signs No per- b Identgication signs for shopping centers
mit is required, but the sign may not be located in One(1)freestanding or one(1) wall shopping cen-
the public tight-of-way ter identification ;ign shall be permitted for each
F. Signs permitted in planned unit develop- street frontage of the shopping center The maxi-
ments, special use combuning districts, and mobile mum sign area permitted for a freestanding sign is
home park districts and for conditionai uses All one hundred (100) squate feet No one (1) face
signs in planned unit developments, special use shall exceed fifty (50) square feet Freestanding
combining districts, and mobile home parks and signs shall be limited to fifteen (15) feet in height
for conditional use,;shall be incorporated as part of The sign may be illuminated Freestanding signs
the developmental plan and approved with the shall not rotate One (1) wall sign shall be permit-
developmental plan. Subsequent changes which red per occupancy, except that anchor tenants
conform to the adopted signing program may be (business establishments with a store frontage of at
granted by the planning manager least one hundred (100) feet u1 length) shall be
G Signs perrnetted in shopping renters The allowed two(2)wall signs The aggregate wall sign
aggregate sign area for each occupant of a shop- area shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the build-
pm-,center shall not exceed twenty(20) percent of in-facade to which the signs are attached
the front facade of the unit Wall signs are permit- (Ord No 2810, § 1,11-1-88.Ord No 3050,§§6,
ted on each extetior wall of the individual business 7, 7-7-92, Ord No 3142, § 1, t 1-2-93, Ord No
unit A minimum of thirty(30) square feet shall be 3162, § 1, 4-5-94, Ord No 3409, §43, 7-7-98,
permitted for any occupancy No combination of Ord No 3439,§4,2-2-99.Ord No 3543,§ 10,2-
signs shall exceed ten (10)percent of the facade to 20-01,Ord No 3612,§ 4, 8-6-02,Ord No 3648,
which they are attached If there is an attached can- § 7,7-1-03)
opy of overhang,a ten(10)square toot sign may be
attached to the canopy or overhang in addition to 15.06.070 Structural safety and maintenance
the other permitted signs Such sign shall be at least of signs.
eight(8) feet above any pedestrian walkway All parts,portions,units,and materials compos-
R Signs permitted in GWC zoning district. uig a sign, together with the frame, background,
I Aggregate sign area The aggregate sign supports,or anchorage thereto,shall be maintained
area for any lot shall not exceed one(1)squate foot in a proper state of safety and repair and a proper
for each foot of street frontage Aggregate sign aiea state of preservation The surface of all signs shall
for corner lots shall not exceed three-fourths (314) be kept neatly painted
square foot for each foot of street frontage The
permitted signs enumerated in this subsection shall 15.06.080 Administrative procedures.
be subject to the total aggregate sign area A Peimtts
a Identification signs for occupancies 1 To ensure compliance with the regulations
Each business establishment may have one(1)free- of this chapter, a permit shall be required for all
standing sign per street frontage,if not located in a signs hereafter Installed or altered within the cor-
shopping center, and one (1) wall sign per street porate boundaries of the city, except those signs
frontage enumerated in subsection(A)(2)of this section No
i Freestanding signs Freestanding signs sign shall be erected, installed, applied, affixed,
shall not exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet. The altered, or relocated without a penmt from the
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building department and the planning department. the hearing examiner pursuant to the requirements
The sign permit shall certify that the sign,as repre- of Ch 2 32 KCC and the appeal provisions of Ch
sented by plans,drawings,or statements,is in con- 12 01 KCC
formance with the regulations of this chapter D Abatement of illegal signs Any sign that
2 The following signs must conform with the violates the provisions of this chapter shall be
regulations of this chapter but may be erected, deemed d public nuisance and shall be, in Len
installed, atfixed, altered, or relocated without a against the property on which the sign was main-
sign permit tamed and a personal obligation against the prop-
a For sale, lease,or rent signs erty owner The property owner shall first be
b Farm signs served with a notice to abate the nuisance, except
c Residential signs for single-family in the case of portable signs Illegal portable signs
dwellings may be immediately removed by the city, and the
3 The following information must be pro- owner sliall be given notice that the sign will be
vided as part of the application for a sign permit: destroyed if not ctaimed within ten (10) days
a Dame,address,and phone number of the Appeal of the abatement notice may be made to the
applicant hearing examiner If,after such a hearing,the hear-
b. Name and address of the activity for ing exarnmer orders agents of the city to remove
which the sign is intended and parcel number of the nuisance, they shall have authority to enter
land on which it is to be placed upon private property to remove the nuisance
c Three(3)copies of a dimensional draw- E Variances
ing showing the type of sign as designated in this 1 A stun variance is categon7ed as a Process
chapter,and,if lighted,the method of illumination, III application and shall be subject to the require-
and the height of the sign ments of Ch 12 01 KCC V anances from the terms
d Four (4) copies of a dimensional plot of this chapter may be granted by the hearing
plan, accurate as to scale, showing all structures. examiner upon proper application Variances may
the abutting right-of-way line of each street, and be granted when, because of special circumstances
location of proposed sign and each existing sign on applicable to the property, including size, shape,
the property topography, location, or surroundings, the stnct
e If the sign is a wall sign, four(4)copies interpretation of the regulations of this chapter
of an elevation of the building facade This eleva- deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by
tion shall be fully dimensional and accurate as to other property in the vicinity and under identical
scale It shall show the proposed sign and each zoning classifications
existing sign 2 The variance shalt not constitute a grant of
f One(1) or more photographs (snapshots special pnvticge inconsistent with a limitation
are adequate)showing the location of the proposed upon uses of other properties in the v icmity and
sign and its relationship to the remainder of the zone in which such property is situated
property (Ord.No 3424, 29, 1 t-17-98)
g. A minimum of two (2) copies of a plot
plan showing the location of the proposed sign
with computations,diagrams,and other data suffi-
cient to show proper structural stability of the
installation
B Fees and depogim Fees shall be governed by
the fee schedule contained in the building code
adopted by the city
C The planning director shall make the final
decision on a sign permit application submitted
pursuant to Ch 15 06 KCC Any appeal from the
final decision of the planning director shall be to
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Chapter 15.07 15.07.030 Failure to complete required
landscaping—Inspection.
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS* A Failure to complete all of the ieguired land-
scaping or any part of it within six (6) months of
Sections the building occupancy,issuance of the certificate
15 07 010 Purpose of occupancy or the planning department final
15 07 020 Landscape plan approval inspection shall constitute a zoning violation
15 07 030 Failure to complete required B It shall be the responsibility of the project
landscaping—Inspection manager or business owner to contact the planning
15 07 040 General landscape requirements for all department upon completion of the landscaping
zones work and request an inspection
15 07 050 Types of landscaping C The planning department may inspect the
15 07 060 Regulations for specific districts landscaping upon request of the project manager or
15 07 070 Maintenance of landscaping business owner or it any ume after the six (6)
month expiration date
"Cross reterence(s)—Street trees,ch 0 10,building codes,
ch 14 01 15.07.040 General landscape requirements for
15.07.010 Purpose. all zones.
A The pioxrsions of this chapter are to provide A All parking areas of over twenty thousand
minimum standards for landscaping in order to (20,000) square feet shall have a minimum of ten
maintain and protect property values and enhance (10)percent of the parking area,maneuvering area,
and loading space landscaped as a means to reduce
the general appearance of the city
B The planning manager shall have the author- the barren appearance of the lot and to reduce the
ity to waive specific requirements or impose addi- amount of stormwater runoff Perimeter landscap-
tional requirements in unique or special ing,required adjacent to property lines,shall not he
circumstances to ensure the fulfillment of the calculated as part of the ten(10)percent figure
stated purpose of this chapter and to allow for flex- B All ingress or egress easements which pro-
ibility and innovation of design Special circum- vide corridors to the subject lot, not adjacent to a
stances or unique conditions shall be reviewed with public sight-of-way, shall be considered the same
the planning manager prior to submittal of a land- as a public right-of-way Landscape requirements
scape plan Examples of special conditions might for easement comdors shall be the same as those
include required adjacent to public rights-of-way
I Preservation of unique wildlife habitat of
All outside storage areas shall be screened
by fencing and landscaping a m
2 Preservation of natural or native areas munum of five (5)
3 Compliance with special easements feet in depth unless it is determined by develop-
4 Renovation of existing landscaping ment plan rev new that such screening is not neces-
5 Unique site uses sary because stored materials ate not visually
(Ord No 3612, §5,8-6-02) obtrusne The five(5) foot deep landscaped area
can occur within the street right-of-way abutting
15.07.020 Landscape plan approval. the property line
A A buildino permit shall not be issued until D All portions of a lot not devoted to building,
the landscaping plan has been approved future building,parking,storage,or accessory uses
B At the time of development plan review,the shall be landscaped in a manner appropriate to the
planning department shall review specific land- stated putpose of this chapter
scape requirements with the owner or his represen- E All required landscaping areas shall extend
tative to the curbline or the street edge A crushed rock
path in lieu of landscaping shall be required where
appropriate as determined by the planning depart-
ment
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F Required landscape areas which are inappro- the planning department that such arrangernen[
pnate to landscape due to the existence of rail lines would be den imental to the stated purpose of this
or other features shall be iclocated, first,to another chapter
lot line,of second,to an equal-sized atea in another O All property abutting Highway 167 or Inter-
portion of the lot,to he determined by the planning state 5 shall he landscaped to a minimum depth of
department upon review with the owner or devel- ten (10) teet unless a larger area is requned else-
oper wheie,in this chapter
G Bark mulch, gravel, or other nonvegetative P All property abutting Fast Valley Highway
ntatetial shall only be used in conjunction with between South 180th Stteet on the north to the
landscaping to assist vegetative growth and mam- SR 167 overpass on the south shall be landscaped to
tenance of to visually complement plant material a minimum depth of fifteen( 15)feet unless a larger
Nonvegetative material is not a substitute for plant area is requned elsewhere in this chaptet
material Q The use of native and diought tolerant, low
H Required landscape areas shall be provided water use plants shall be incorporated into land-
with adequate drainage scape destgn plans
[ Slopes shall not exceed a three(3) to one(1) R Landscape plans shall include where feasi-
ratio(width to height), in ordei to decrease erosion ble a diversity of native plant species which pro-
potential and assist in ease of maintenance mote native wildlife habitat
J The perimeter of all parking areas which abut S When irrigation systems are incorporated
residential zones or uses shall be landscaped to a into a landscaping area, the applicant shall picpaic
minimums depth of three (3)feet with type II land- a water use and conservation plan for review and
scaping unless otherwise piovided by this chapter approval by the public works department
A six (6) foot high solid wood or equivalent fence T Landscapinl- adjacent to requned biofiltra-
is also required Substitute fencing, including but Lion systems may be considered part of any
not limited to chamlink fence with slats, may be required landscaping areas, subject to appioval by
approved by the planning director upon application the planning director and the public works depart-
of the developer and adjacent residential propety inent Landscaping shall not be permitted within
owners when such fencing shall provide buffering the treatment area of a biofiltiatmon system The
consistent with the purpose and intent of this chap- chosen vegetation shall not result in any divuption
ter The term adjacent tesidental property," for of bioswale functions at any time.
purposes of this section, shall mean abutting plop- U Landscaping buffers shall be required adja-
erty, and lots immediately adjacent to abutting cent to any above ground stormwater facilities, as
property required in the city's construction standards, sub-
K Landscaping shall not conflict with the ject to the approval of the public works department
safety of those using adjacent sidewalks or with V The configuration and plant species of land-
traffic safety Safety features of landscaping shall scape areas on a site shall be designed so as to not
be discussed at the time of development plan disrupt the tunctions of stormwatei systems
review, if necessary W Fhe perimeter of all stormwater detention
L Quantity, arrangement, and types of plants ponds shall be landscaped to a minimum depth of
installed shall he appropriate to the size of the ten (10) feet of type It landscaping If perimeter
required landscape area and purpose of planting Fencing is required based on public works depart-
area as noted in KCC 15 07 050 pertaining to types ment standards, it shall be constructed of vinyl-
of landscaping coated chamlink or solid screen tensing fhe fenc-
M All trash containers shall he screened from mg shall be located between the pond and the land-
abutting properties and streets by a one hundred scape area.
(100) percent sight-obscuring fence or wall and (Ord No 2786, § 5,6-21-88,Ord No 3409,§44,
appropriate landscaping 7-7-98, Ord No 3830, § 18,3-6-07)
N Landscaping shall be placed outside of
sight-obscuring of one hundred (100) percent
sight-obscuring fences unless it is determined by
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15 07 050 Types of landscaping.
Type I Type It Type III Type IV Type V
Solid Screen Visual Screen Visual Buffer Low Cover Open Area
Purpose Type I landscap- Type II landscap- type III landscap- Type IV landscap- Type V landscap-
ing is intenced to ing is intended to uig is intended to ing is intended to ing is primarily
provide a solid create a visual provide visual provide visual intended to Visit-
sight banter to separation that is separation of uses relief where clear ally interrupt large
totally separate not necessarily from streets and sight is desired or open spaces of
incompatible uses one hunched(100) main arterials and as a complement parking areas
percent sight- between compati- to larger,more
obsuiring ble uses so as to predominant
between mcom- soften the appear- planting materials
paubie uses an,e of streets,
parking lots and
building facades
Description Type 1 lands(,ap- Type 1I landscap- Type III landscap- Type iV landscap- Type V landscap-
ing shall consist of ring shall be ever- mg shall be ever- ring shall consist of mg shall-onsistof
evergreen uees or green of a mixture green and a miztuhe of ever- trees planted with
tall shrubs wish a of cvetgreen and deciduous trees green and decidu- supporting shrubs
mimnnum height deciduous trees planted not more ous shrubs and or ground cover
of six 16)feet at with lai,e shrubs than thirty (30) ground cover,to Each landscape
planting,which and ground cover feet on center provide solid cov- area shall be of
will piovhde a one interspersed with interspersed with ei mg of the enure sufficient s /e to
hundred(100) the tices A st�ht- large shruhs and landscaping aica piomotc and pro-
percent sight- obscuring fence ,round covet within two(2) tect growth of
obscuring screen will be required Where used to years of planting plantings,with a
within two(2) unless it is cfeier- separate parking and to be field to a one hundred(100)
years from the mined by develop- from streets, maximum height square foot mini-
time of planting, ment plan review plantings must of three and one- muni(see KCC
or a combination that such a fence create a visual half(3 1121 feet 15 07 040(A))
of evergreen and its not necessary barrier of at least (see definition of (See also A and B
deciduous trees (See also A, B, for(y-two f42) ground cover) below)
and slit ubs backed and C below) niches in hen-fit at
by one hundred time of planting
(100)percent and form a solid
sight-obscuring screen two(2)
fence years after plant-
ing (See also A,
B.and C below)
Additional requirements fot types 11,111,and V are as follows
(A)l:vurgreen trees,hall he an average height of six(6)feet at planting Deciduous trees shall be the following sizes
based on their spacmg
(1)One(I)inch caliper Ten(10)feet on center
(2)Two(2)inch caliper Twenty(20)feet on center
(3)Three(3)inch caliper Thirty(30)feet on center
(4)Three and one-half(1 112)to five(5)inch caliper Forty(40) feet on center
(B)Ground cover shall be of sufficient size and spacing to form a solid cover within two(2)years from the time of
planting
(C) I he plantings and fence must not violate the sight area safety requirements at street intersections
(Ord No 3409, 3 45, 7-7-98)
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15.07.060 Regulations for specific(list,icts. H Downtown commercial enterprise, DCF.
Landscaping regulations for specific zoning dns- I The perimeter of properties abutting a res-
tricts are as tollows idential district shall be landscaped to a minimum
A Residential agricultural, SRA None- depth of ten(10) feet.
B Single-family residential, SR-3 through 2 A mtmmumof three(3)feet of landscaping
SR-8 None to scteen off-sticet patkmg areas, placement of
C Duplex multitanuly residential, MR-D which shall be determined through the downtown
None design review process outlined in KCC 15 09 046
D Low density multtfanuiy residential, MR-G 3 Street trees in accordance with the official
Multifamily residential townhouse, MR-T tree plan shall be planted
Medium density inultefamily residential, I Industr,al agricultural, MA (industrial uses)
MR-M and Agricultural general dish ict,AG
High density multifamily residential, MR-H Industrial park district, M 1
I A minimum of ten(10)feet of landscaping I Front yard The front twenty(20)feet shall
shall be provided abutting a public night-of-way be improved with appropriate permanently main-
2 Open green area shall occupy no less than tained landscaping
twenty-five(25)percent of the area of the lot 2 Side yard At least fifteen (15) feet of the
3 The side and rear pet nmeters of properties side yard shall be landscaped as provided in sub-
shall be landscaped to a mmi num depth of ten(10) section (1)(1)of this section
feet J Lionted induvtrial district, M2
4 A minimum of five(5) feet of foundation 1 Front yard The front fifteen(15)fcct shall
landscaping shall be placed along the perimeter of be improved with appioprtate permanently mam-
any multifamily structure Foundation landscaping tamed landscaping
consists of shrubbery or some other combination of 2 Side yard At least ten (10) feet of the side
landscape materials that helps to reduce the visual yard shall be landscaped as provided in subsection
bulk of structures and buffer dwelling units from (3)(1)of tilts section
light,glare,and other environmental intrusions K General industrial district, M3
E kfobile hoine park combining district, MHP I Front yard The front ten(10) feet shall be
Requirements shall be per the mobile home park improved wrath appropriate permanently main-
code tamed landscaping
F. Community commercial, CC. 2 Side yard At least five(5) feet of the side
Commercial manufacturing, CM yard shall be landscaped as provided in subsection
General commercial, GC (K)(1)of this section
Profevvional and office district, O L Gateway commercial district, GWC
t The perimeter of property abutting a resi- I Additional landscaping requirements
dential district shall be landscaped to a minimum Landscaping requirements shall include the fol-
depth of ten(10)feet lowing.
2 A planting strip not less than five(5)feet in a. Where buildings abut the required front
depth shall be provided along all property lines yard, a landscape strip at least fifteen (15) feet in
abutting public rights-of-way depth shall be provided Where vehicular parking
G Downtown commercial, DC. areas abut the required front yard,a landscape strip
l A minimum of three(3)feet of landscaping at least twenty (20) feet in depth, with an earth
to screen off-street parking areas, placement of berin at least thirty-six(36) inches in height, shall
which shall be deteimined through the downtown be provided
design review process outlined in KCC 15 09 046 b A landscape strip at least five(5) feet in
2 Street trees in accordance with the official depth shall be provided along the side property
tree plan shall be planted. lines of all independent development sites No
landscaping along the side property lines shall be
required between adjacent properties where a com-
mon, shared di iveway with a perpetual crosb-
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access easement is provided to serve the adjoining strip of at least ten(10) feet in depth shall be pro-
properties Where the side property line of a com- vided
mercial use abuts a residential district,a landscape (Ord No 3050, §§8, 9, 7-7-92, Ord No 3409,
strip at least ten(10)feet in depth shall be piovided § 46, 7-7-98,Oi d No 3439, §5,2-2-99,Ord No
c A landscape strip of at least fifteen (15) 3470,§ 13,8-17-99,Ord No 3543, § 11,2-20-01,
feet in depth shall be provided along side property Ord No 3612, § 6, 8-6-02, Ord No 3648, §8,7-
lines flanking the street of a corner lot Where 1-03,Ord No 3770, § 13, 11-15-05)
vehicular parking areas abut the required side yard,
an earth berm at least twenty-four (24) inches in 15.07 070 Maintenance of landscaping.
height shall be provided A Required. Whenever landscaping is or has
d A landscape strip of at least five(5) feet been required in accordance w ith the provisions of
in depth shall be provided along all rear property this title or any addition or amendments to this title,
lines Where the rear property line of a commercial or in accordance with the provisions of any previ-
use abuts a residential use, a landscape strip of at ous code or ordinance of the city, the landscaping
least ten(10)feet in depth shall be provided. shall be permanently maintained in such a manner
M Neighborhood convenience commercial, as to accomplish the purpose for which it was mi-
NCC tially required
1 Additional landscaping requirements B Notice of violation The planning manager or
Landscaping requirements shall include the fol- his or her designee is hereby authorized and
lowing empowered to notify the owner of any property
a A landscape strip of at least ten(10)feet requued to be landscaped,or the agent,tenant,les-
in depth shall be provided in the front yard If a see, or assignee of any such owner, that the land-
drive or parking aisle abuts the front yard, the scapmg is not being adequately maintained and the
required landscaping shall be augmented by an specific nature of such failure to maintain The
earth berm of at least thirty-six (36) inches in notice shall specify the date by which the mainte-
height trance must be accomplished, and shall be sent by
b A landscape strip of at least five(5) feet certified mail, addressed to the owner at his last
in depth shall be provided along the side property known address
lines of all independent development sites No C Action upon noncompliance
landscaping along the side property lines shall be 1 Upon the failure,neglect,or refusal of any
required between adjacent properties where a com- owner or agent so notified to perform the required
mon, shared driveway with a perpetual cross- maintenance within the time specified in the writ-
access casement is provided to serve the adjoining ten notice,or within fifteen(15)days after the date
properties Where the side property line of a con- of such notice if the notice is returned to the city by
mercial use abuts a residential district or use, a the post office department because of inability to
landscape strip of at least ten (10) feet in depth make delivery thereof, provided the notice was
shall be provided properly addressed to the last known address of the
c A landscape strip of at least ten(10)feet owner or agent,the planning manager or his or her
m depth shall be provided along side property Imes designee is hereby authorized and empowered to
flanking the street of a comer lot Where vehicular cause the required maintenance to be done and pro-
drive aisles or parking areas abut the required side vide for payment of the cost thereof, with the cost
yard, an earth berm of at least twenty-four (24) to be collected or taxed against the property
inches in height shall be provided affected as provided in this section
d A landscape strip of at least five(5) feet 2 Nothing in this section shall prevent the
in depth shall be provided along all rear property planning manager or his or her designee from tak-
lines Where the rear property line of a commercial mg action as provided in KCC 15 09 090
use abuts a residentral district or use, a landscape D Charge for maintenance by city to be
included in tax bill When the city has performed
landscape maintenance or has paid for such main-
tenance,the actual cost thereof,plus accrued niter-
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Kent City Code 15 07 070
st a[the rate of eight(8) percent per annum fro Chapter 15.08
t date of rue completion of work, if not paid y
sit it owner prior thereto, may be charged to he GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY
ow ei of such property on the next regular tax bill PROVISIONS*
forw rded to such owner by the city, and f so
chaig d shall be due and payable I the o rer at . lions
the tim of payment of such bill 15 010 Applicability
E Li°n foi payment of charges If he full 1508 20 Special permit uses
amount ue the city is not paid by su h owner 15 08 03 General conditional uses
within thi ty (30) days after pet forma cc of the 15 08 035 Wireless telecommun fions
mamtenan as piovided for in subse ion (C) of fa hues
this section, then, in that case, the pl nnmg man- 1508 040 Hour occupati s.
ager or his r her designee may cause to be 1508 050 Perform nce tandards
recorded in th office of the supery or of treasury 1508 060 View co or protection regulations
accounting a s rn statement show ng the cost and on hill de de lopment
expense me urre for the work, t e date the work 15 08 070 Ke i of an, Is
was done,and the legal descripti n of the property 1508 080 rk1 storage or bitation of major
on which the wo - was done The recording of recreational equipmen
such sworn statem t shall c nstitute a hen and 1508 5 Parking commercial mot vehicles in
privilege on the pro rty, an shall remain in full residential zones
force and effect for th amou t due in principal and 08 090 Parking or storage of mopeiab
interest,plus court cost if• iy,until final payment vehicles -
has been made The cc t and expenses shall be 15 08 100 Nonconforming development
collected in the manner fi ed by law for the collec- f�O8 110 Reduction of rot area
tion of taxes and further 11 be subject to a dchn- 15'08 120 Irregular-shaped lots
quent penalty of eight )p scent per annum if the 15 0� 130 Visibility atintersections m resident al
costs and expenses ar not p id in full on or before districts
the date the tax bill u on wlu the charge appears 15 08 14 Visibility at access points for
become delinquent worn sta merits recorded m automobiles
accordance with th provisions of this subsection 1508 150 de yard on corner lot
shall be prima fac e evidence tha all legal formal- 3508 160 Ac essor\ buildings
ities have been c plied w ith and iat the work has 1508 170 Pi of tons into regmr yards
been done prop rly and satisfactori v, and shall be 1508 180 Struct es to have ac ess
full notice to every person cone ed that the 1508 190 Exceptio s to hei t regulations
amount of th statement plus interest constitutes a 1.508 205 Temporai use i gulauons
charge again t the property designated it described 1508 210 1 ransition at combmurg district
in the state ent and that the charge is d e and col- 1508 215 Mulufamrly rsrtion areas
lectible as rovided by law 150
8 Repealed
F All native inethods of collection o hai ges 1508222 Repeale
In addict n to or m lieu of the provisions of ubsec- 1508224 Repea ed
tions( and(E)of this section the city ma ,at its 1508230 Sol access setback— urpose
option and pursuant to Chapter 19 16 RCW, se a 152 S ar access setback—A hcability
colle ion agency to collect unpaid charges, i tei- 15 olar access setback—Cal lation
est, nd penalties owed orassessed pursuant to us 15 Preservation of trees
cha ter, or the city may seek collection b� co rt 15Green River Comdor district
pr ceedings,which remedies shall be tit addition t regulationsa other remedies 150 Adult usesrd No 3658,§ 4,9-2-03) 1�50 Group homes class II and III
PS 08 300 Zero lot line development—
Authoi ized
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e minimum five thousand (5,000) square fo 15.08.085 Parking commercial motor vehicl
t eshold In no case shall a coop or other ace - m residential cones.
sot structure that restrains or houses domestic ed A in
motor vehicles are not p mtt-
fow be located closer than ten (10) feet from
any ted to Bq\parked on residentially zoned pr perties
othe residential lot with a land use designation of urban sepa for(US)
D atge dornerticated animals Large and a zonm designation of smgle-fa ly, one(1)
ticated nirnals ate permitted only on lots ot�at least unit per acre (SR-1), unless activ y delivering
twenty t ousand(20,000)square feet subj ct to the goods "Comm cial motor vehicl " include
provision of Ch 8 03 KCC The keepm of swine 1 Vehicles ed m a tom ercial enterprise
is prohibit d,except for a single mmtatit e potbelly which exceed maete n (19) to in length, and
pig manta[ ed in accordance with su section (B) 2 Truck tractors sed i the drayage of semi-
of this sectio truck trailers
i One 1) large domesticate animal for B Commercial moto hicles are not permit-
every ten thou nd(10,000)square cet of lot area ted to be parked on r sdden ally zoned property
is permitted with a zoning design ion of S 2 or grealel unless
2 Large do esticated anm is and structures actively delivering oods Comm cial motor vehi-
housing them mus be kept at I ast fifty (50) feet Iles include
from any other lot i a resident al zone 1 Vehicl with a gross w ght rating
E Beekeeping B ekeepur is permitted as an (GVWR)of enty-six thousand and on (26,001)
accessory use, whe regis red with the State pounds or ore,and
Department of Agucul re, rovided,that 2 aticrs with a GVWR of ten thousa and
1 No more than o (4) hives, each with one (1 ,001) pounds or more if the gross we ht
only one (1) swarm, sha be kept on lots of less rates of the combined vehicles is twenty-six tho than ten thousand(10,00 , square feet sa� and one(26,001)pounds or more
2. Hives shall not be ocated within twenty- ((did No 3813,§ 2,9-5-06)
five(25)feet of any pr pert line except when sit-
uated eight(8)feet or ore a ve the grade imme- Y5.Q8.090 Parking or storage of inoperabt
diately adjacent to th, grade o he-lot on which the vehicles.
hives are located off when situa ad less than eight No more; than one (1) vehicle of�ny kind n
(8) feet above the adjacent exist ng lot grade and inoperable condition not license for legally oper-
belund a solid fe cc or hedge six ) feet high par- able upon roadway sha)1 be s ed or parked on any
allel to any pro�crty line within t enty-five (25) residentially zoned pro y for more than thirty
feet of a hive And extending at lea t twenty-five (30) days unless d veh cl��is stored m an
(25) feet beyo d the hive m both due tions X(Ord34
idden from view surrounding
(Ord No 38 4, § 3,6-19-07)
§ 49,7-7-98)
Cross referee e(s)—Animal control,ch 8 03
—Parking regulations,ch 9 38
15.08.08� Parking,storage or habitats of
major recreational equipmen 15.08.100 Nonconforming development.
No Sore than one(1)unit of a recreational vehi- A Purpose The intent and purpose of this sec-
cle asp,defined in KCC 15 02 338 or equip ent tion is to
shall/be stored outside an enclosed building or ( Ensure reasonable opportunity for use of
structure on residential property, said equipme t legally created lots which do not meet current min-
shall be screened from view of surrounding neigh imum requirements for the district in which they
bgrs and shall not be used for habitation are located
S,Ord No 3409, § 48,7-7-98) 2 Ensure reasonable opportunity for use,
maintenance, and improvement of legally con-
structed buildings, structures, and site develop-
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ment features which do not comply with current
mmunum requirements for the district m which
thcy ate located
(Revised 10/07) 15406 2
Kent City Code 1508 100
3 Ensure reasonable opportunity forcontmu- extended,teconstructed,intensified,or structurally
aaou of legally established uses which do not con- altered
form to use regulations foi the district in which 3 Change of nonconforming use When
they are located authorized by the planning manager, a noncon-
4 Encourage the eventual replacement of forming use may be changed to a use of a like or
nonconforming uses having potentially undesir- more restrictive nature
able impacts on conforming uses 4 Extension of nonconforming use When
5 Encourage the eventual upgrading of non- authonzed by the planning manager, a noncon-
conforming buildings,stnctures, and site develop- forming use may be extended throughout those
ment features which do not comply with current parts of a building which were manifestly designed
minimum requirements for the district in which of arranged for such use prior to the date when such
they are located use of such building became nonconforming,if no
B Applicability Nonconforming uses, strut- structural alterations except those required by law
Cures, lots,or signs are not favored by law and this are made therein
title,and it is to avoid injustice that this title accepts 5 Di sronttnuance of nonconforming use
such elements To benefit from the protection When a nonconforming use of land or a noncon-
given to nonconforming development, such use, forming use of all or part of a structure is discontin-
structure, or sign must have been lawfully estab- ued or abandoned for a period of six (6) months,
fished pursuant to a county resolution in effect at such use shall not be resumed,notwithstanding any
the time of annexation which rendered it noncon- reserved intent not to abandon such use Normal
forming, of it must have been lawfully established seasonal cessation of use,or temporary discontinu-
pnor to the effective date of this chapter or subse- ante for purposes of maintenance or improve-
quent amendments thereto,or lawfully established merits,shall not be included in determination of the
prior to the purchase or condemnation of right-ot- six(6) month period of discontinuance
way by the city of Kent This section distinguishes 6 Reversion to nonconforming use if a non-
between and defines nonconforming uses, major conforming use is changed to a permitted use, the
nonconforming buildings and structures, minor nonconforming use shall not be resumed
nonconforming buildings and structures, noncon- 7 Residential exception to nonconforming
forming lots of record and nonconforming signs use statics Legally established residential uses
Different requirements are made applicable to each located in any residential zoning district shall not
of these categories The degree of restriction made be deemed nonconforming in teims of density pro-
applicable to each separate category is dependent visions and shall be a legal use
upon the degree to which that category of noncon- 8 Exception for certain drive-through bank-
formance is a nuisance or incompatible with the ing facilities Legally established bank buildings
purpose and requirements of this title with drive-through facilities in the downtow n Lom-
C Nonconforming uses merctal zoning district that existed prior to August
1 Applicability of restrictions Regulations 9, 1992, shall not be nonconforming, however,
applicable to nonconforming uses are in addition to these dnve-through facilities may not be expanded
regulations applicable to nonconforming strut- beyond that which existed on August 9, 1992,
tures, lots, and signs, and in the event of any con- when the city prohibited bank dnve-through facili-
flict the most restrictive provisions shall apply ties in DC zones
2 Lxpansion of nonconforming uses No D Nonconforming buildings and structures
existing building, structure, or land devoted to a I Applicability of restrictions Regulations
nonconforming use shall be expanded, enlarged, applicable to nonconforming structures are in addi-
extended,reconstructed,intensified,or structurally tion to regulations applicable to nonconforming
altered unless the use thereof is changed to a use uses, lots, and signs, and in the event of any con-
permitted in the district to which such building, flict the most restrictive provisions shall apply
structure, or land is located except as follows 2 Major nonconforming buildings and struc-
When authorized by conditional use permit,a non- tures No major nonconforming structure may be
conforming use may be expanded, enlarged, expanded, enlarged, extended, ieconstructed, or
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structurally altered or changed, nor may any major made except such as are required by law or ordi-
nonconformmg building, structure,or lot be occu- nance or authorized by the planning manager
pied after discontinuance of change in use, unless 4 Planning managet's authority The plan-
the structure, use, and associated grounds and nmg manager may waive specific development
development are brought into compliance with use standard requirements or impose additional
and minimum development standards of the dis- requirements when all the following criteria are
tact in which such structure is located, except as met.
follows a When owing to special circumstances a
a Any major nonconforming stricture literal enforcement of the provisions of this title or
damaged by fire, flood, explosion, wind, earth- other land use regulatory ordinances of the city will
quake, war, not, or other natural disaster, may be result in unnecessary hardship
restored, reconstructed, and used as before, pro- b When the waiver of development
vided, that the work be vested by permit applica- requirements is in harmony with the purpose and
tton within one (1) year of such happening, any intent of city ordinances and the coin prehenstve
restoration or reconstruction not vested by permit plan
application within twelve (12) months from the c When the proposed use, building, and
date of the fire or other casualty shall be deemed development will function without adverse impact
abandoned and not allowed to be restored upon adjacent property,development in the area or
b Such repairs and maintenance work as the city as a whole
required to keep the structure in sound condition d When a conditional use permit is not
may be made to a malot nonconforming structure, required
provided no such structural alterations shall be E Nonconforming lots
made except such as are required by law or ordi- I Applicability of restrictions Regulations
nance or authorized by the planning manager applicable to nonconforming lots are in addition to
3 Minor nonconforming buildings and struc- the regulations applicable to nonconfortmng uses,
tures No minor nonconforming structure may be structures, and signs, and, in the event of conflict,
expanded, enlarged, extended, reconstructed or the most restnctrve provisions shall apply
otherwise structuially altered or changed, nor may 2 Nonconforming lots of i ecord
any minor nonconforming building, structure, or a Residential districts
lot be occupied after discontinuance or change in (1) In any district in which single-family
use, unless the stiuctme and associated grounds dwellings are permitted, a single-family dwelling
and development arc brought into compliance with and customary accessory buildings may be erected
the minimum development standards of the district on any single lot of record as of June 20, 1973,not-
in which such structure is located, except as fol- withstanding limitations imposed by other provi-
lows signs of this title Such lot must be in separate
a Any minor nonconforming structure ownership and not of continuous frontage with
damaged by fire, flood, explosion, wind, earth- other lots in the same ownership This provision
quake, war, not, or other natural disaster, may be shall apply even though such lot fails to meet the
restored, reconstructed and used as before, pro- requirements for area or width that are generally
vided, that the work be vested by permit applica- applicable in the district, provided, that yard
tion be completed within one (1) year of such dimensions and requirements other than those
happening, any iestoration or reconstruction applying to area or width of the lot shall conform
vested by permit application twelve (12) months to the regulations for the district in which such lot
from the date of the fire or other casualty shall be is located
deemed abandoned and not allowed to be restored. (2) in all single-family zoning districts,
b Such tepairs and maintenance work as with the exception of the SR-8 zoning district, if
required to keep the stricture in sound condition two (2) or more lots or combinations of lots and
may be made to a minor nonconforming structure, portions of lots with continuous frontage in single
provided no such structural alterations shall be ownership are of record prior to June 20, 1973,and
if all or part of the lots do not meet the minimum
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requirements established for lot width and area,the ownership and not of continuous frontage with
land involved shall be considered to be an undi- other tots in the same ownership pnoi to June 20,
vided parcel for the purposes of this title, and no 1973, and if all or part of the lots do not meet the
portion of the parcel shall be used or sold in a man- nummum requirements established for lot width
ner which diminishes compliance with lot width and area, the land involved shall be considered to
and area iequrements established by this title, nor be an undivided parcel for the purposes of this title,
shalt any division of any parcel be made which ere- and no portion of the parcel shall be used or sold in
ates a lot with width or area below the icquirements a manner which diminishes compliance with lot
stated in this title width and area requirements established by this
(3) In the SR-8 zoning district,if two(2) title, nor shall any division of any parcel be made
or more single-family zoned lots or combination of which creates a lot with width or area below the
lots and portions of lots with continuous frontage requirements stated in this title
in single ownership are of record prior to June 20, F Nonconforming signs
1973, and if all or part of the lots do not meet the 1 Apph(abdtty of restrictions Regulations
following minimum requirements established for applicable to nonconforming signs are in addition
lot width, lot area, and topography- the laud to regulations applicable to nonconforming uses,
involved shall be considered to be an undivided structures,and lots, and in the event of conflict the
parcel for the purposes of this title, and no portion most restrictive provisions shall apply 9
of the parcel shall be used or sold in a manner 2 Continuation of noncoizfonnnzg stgns
which diminishes compliance with lot width and a. Signs that were legally exisung as of the
area requirements established by this title,nor shall effective date of this title or subsequent amend-
any division of any parcel be made which creates a meats thereto that do not conform to the regula-
lot with width or area below the requirements bons of this title shall be considered
stated in this title nonconforming signs Nonconforming signs may
(a) Minimum lot area Four thousand not be moved, relocated,altered,or added to with-
six hundred (4,600)square feet out receiving approval fiom the planning services
(b) Minimum lot width Forty(40)feet office
(c) Maximum site slope Fifteen (15) b No sign permit shall be issued to allow
percent legal signs on property having an illegal or noncon-
(4) In any district in which duplex dwell- forming sign until such time as the nonconforming
tugs are permitted, a duplex dwelling and custom- or illegal sign is modified to conform to this title
ary accessory buildings may be erected on any 3 Amortization period
single lot of record as of June 20, 1973,with a min- a Abandoned signs Abandoned signs must
imum area of seven thousand two hundred(7,200) be removed within ninety(90)days
square feet, notwithstanding limitations imposed b Number and type of signs The number
by other provisions of this title Such lot must be in and type of allowable signs for each occupancy
separate ownership and not of continuous frontage must conform to the regulations of this title
with other lots in the same ownership This prove- (Ord No 2905, § 1, 2-20-90, Ord No 3122, § 1,
sion shall apply even though such lot fails to meet 6-15-93, Ord No 3409, §50, 7-7-98, Ord No
the requirements for area or width that are gener- 3439, § 7, 2-2-99, Ord No 3521, §2, 8-15-00,
ally applicable in the district, provided, that yard Ord No 3600,§5,5-7-02,Ord No 3665,§ 1, 10-
dimensions and requirements other than those 7-03)
applying to area or width of the lot shall conform
to the regulations for the district to which such lot TS:A8`110 Reduction of lot area.
is located No lancet be so redu ed in area that i
b Other districts In any other district,per- be m vmlatton of u e -e, yard pros i-
rmtted building and structures may be constructed signs, lot c scree ng or any other
on a nonconforming lot of record, provided site rements of the zoning distnct or u
coverage, yard, landscaping,and off-street parking
requirements ate met Such lots must be in separate
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