HomeMy WebLinkAbout3290(Amending or Repealing Ordinances)
CFN=131 - Zoning Codes
Passed - 4/16/1996
Amendments to Chapter 15.04 of the Zoning Code
(Amends/Adds: Secs. 15.02.096;15.02.487;15.02.588;15.04.005;15.04.010;
15.04.020;15.04.030;15.04.040;15.04.050;15.04.060 & Zoning Map Designations)
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3409 (Sec. 15.04)
3612 (Sec. 15.02.487)
3770 (Secs. 15.02.487;15.02.588;15.03.010)
3830;3978 (Sec. 15.02.096)
3988;4011 (Sec. 15.03.010)
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ORDINANCE NO. /0
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, making certain
amendments to Chapter 15.04 of the Zoning
Code, as recently amended by Ordinance No.
3268, and making other amendments to the
Zoning Code to clarify previously established
density standards.
WHEREAS, The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan contains
goals and policies which support a variety of housing types and
densities throughout the City, including more single-family than
multifamily residential developments, more flexibility and
innovation in terms of building and site design and residential
setbacks; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan contains
goals and policies which recommend expansion of home ownership
opportunities for all income groups; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan contains
goals and policies which recommend a revised calculation system
for determining maximum allowable single family density; and
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WHEREAS, The City Council, On December 19, 1995,
adopted Ordinance No. 3268 revising Kent Zoning Code provisions
for single family residential development standards, consistent
with the above goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, following adoption of Ordinance No. 3268 the
Council has determined that corrective, non -substantive
amendments should be made to the Zoning Code to clarify the
ij revisions made to the code pursuant to said Ordinance; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. There is hereby added to Chapter 15.02 of
the Kent City Code, entitled "Definitions," a new section,
Section 15.02.096, to read as follows:
Sec. 15.02.096. Density, maximum permitted.
Maximum permitted density refers to the maximum number of
single family dwelling units permitted per acre. For fractions
of an acre, a maximum permitted density shall be proportional to
the size of the lot. For example, where the maximum permitted
density is six (6) single family dwelling units per acre, the
maximum permitted density on one half (1/2) acre is three (3)
single family dwelling units, subject to lot size and other
development standards of Chapter 15.04.
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SECTION 2. Chapter 15.02 of the Kent City Code
entitled "Definitions" is amended by amending Section 15.02.487
to read as follows:
Sec. 15.02.487. Single-family district.
A single-family zoning district is a zoning district with
any of the following designations: a! 24SR-2,141zSR-3,
.6SR4.5, asingle-family residential, std RA R-1,
j residential agricultural and A-1, agricultural district.
SECTION 3. There is hereby added to Chapter 15.02 of
the Kent City Code, entitled "Definitions," a new section,
Section 15.02.588, to read as follows:
Sec. 15.02.588. Zoning districts -redefined.
Any references in the Kent City Code to the former zoning
districts R1-5.0, R1-7.2, R1-9.6, R1-12.0, R1-20.0 and RA shall
mean the zoning districts designated as follows:
Former Zone
R1-5.0
R1-7.2
R1-9.6
R1-12.0
R1-20.0
RA
Current Zone
SR -8
SR -6
SR -4.5
SR -3
SR -2
SR -1
SECTION 4. Section 15.04.005 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.005. Agricultural district, A-1.
The stated goal of the city is to preserve prime
agricultural land in the Green River Valley as a nonrenewable
resource. The agriculture zone shall actively encourage the
concentration of agricultural uses in areas where incompatibility
with urban uses will be minimal to aid in the implementation of
those goals. Further, such classification of prime agricultural
land thus recognizes and encourages farming activity as a viable
sector of the local economy.
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A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
I 1. Agricultural uses, including any customary
agricultural building or structure, such as
planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops,
animal husbandry, nurseries and greenhouses and
other agricultural occupations.
2. One (1) single-family dwelling per lot.
3. Group homes class I -A.
B. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided that they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020:
1. Churches.
2. Nursery schools and day care centers.
C. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Guest cottages not rented or otherwise conducted
as a business.
2. Accommodations for farm operators and employees,
but not accommodations for transient labor.
3. Roadside stands not exceeding four hundred (400)
square feet in floor area, and not over twenty
(20) lineal feet on any side, primarily for the
' sale of agricultural products on the premises.
4. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
` the provisions of section 15.08.040.
5. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use.
6. For permitted uses, hazardous substance land uses,
including onsite hazardous waste treatment or
! storage facilities, which are not subject to
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cleanup permit requirements of chapter 11.02 and
do not accumulate more than twenty thousand
(20,000) pounds of hazardous substances or wastes
or any combination thereof at any one (1) time on
the site, subject to the provisions of section
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15.08.050, except offsite hazardous waste
treatment or storage facilities, which are not
permitted in this district.
7. Accessory dwelling units. For purposes of this
section, Section 15.04.005, accessory dwellinq
units shall not be included in calculating the
maximum density.
Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
1. General conditional uses as listed in section
15.08.030.
2. For permitted uses, accessory hazardous substance
land uses which are not subject to cleanup permit
requirements of chapter 11.02 and which accumulate
more than twenty thousand (20,000) pounds of
hazardous substances or wastes or any combination
thereof at any one (1) time on the site, subject
to the provisions of section 15.08.050, except
offsite hazardous waste treatment or storage
facilities, which are not permitted in this
district.
Development standards. The maximum permitted density
for the A-1 zoning district is one single family
dwelling unit per acre.
1. Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is thirty-four
thousand seventy hundred (34,700) square feet.
2. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is sixty (60)
feet.
a. To determine lot width for irregular lots, a
circle of applicable diameter (the minimum lot
width permitted) shall be scaled within the
proposed boundaries of the lot, provided that an
access easement to another lot is not included
within the circle.
3. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage is
thirty (30) percent.
4. Minimum yard requirements.
a. Front yard. Minimum front yard is twenty (20)
feet.
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(1) Porches and private shared courtyard
features may be built within the front
building set back line.
b. Side yard. Minimum side yard is fifteen (15)
feet.
C. Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is twenty (20)
feet.
d. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot.
Minimum side yard on the flanking street of a
corner lot is twenty (20) feet.
Height limitation. The height limitation is two
and one-half (2 1/2) stories, not exceeding
thirty-five (35) feet. The height limitations
shall not apply to barns and silos provided that
they are not located within fifty (50) feet of any
lot line.
Additional standards.
a. Structures for feeding, housing and care of
animals, except household pets, shall be set
back fifty (50) feet from any property line.
b. See chapter 15.08, pertaining to general and
supplementary provisions, for requirements j
concerning accessory buildings and additional
standards. {
C. The following uses are prohibited:
(1) The removal of topsoil for any purpose.
(2) Grade and fill operations, provided that
limited grade and fill may be approved
as needed to construct buildings or
structures as outlined in subsections
15.04.005 A., B., C. and D.
(3) All subsurface activities, including
excavation for underground utilities,
pipelines or other underground w
installations, that cause permanent
disruption of the surface of the land.
Temporarily disrupted soil surfaces
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shall be restored in a manner consistent
with agricultural uses.
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(4) Dumping or storage of nonagricultural
solid or liquid waste, or of trash,
rubbish or noxious materials.
(5) Activities that violate sound
agricultural soil and water conservation
management practices.
7. Maximum impervious surface coverage. Maximum
impervious surface coverage is forty (40) percent
of the total parcel area.
a. Except for lots used for agricultural
practices, the maximum impervious surface
area allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000)
square feet when the lot is greater than one
(1) acre.
8. Zero lot line and clustering. Minimum lot width,
building setbacks, and minimum lot size
regulations may be modified consistent with
provisions for zero lot line and clustering
housing development.
F. Signs. The sign regulations of chapter 15.06 shall
apply.
G. Offstreet parking. The offstreet parking requirements
of chapter 15.05 shall apply.
SECTION 5. Section 15.04.010 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.010. Residential agricultural district, RABR-1.
The city has, through its RA3E-1 and MA zones, the key to
assuring efficient and attractive growth. It is essential that
the city avoid excessive zoning far in advance of demand.
Rezoning of P--kSR-1 and MA lands to more intensive use shall be
predicated upon the documentation of the need for additional
residential, commercial or industrial land in the city. This
documentation shall consist of a fiscal impact analysis showing
that the other lands already zoned and accessible to municipal
services are not sufficient or suitable to accommodate demand for
the proposed uses and that the market demand for the proposed
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development is sufficient to generate the revenues necessary to
provide municipal services, including but not limited to police,
fire, streets, water, drainage and sewer, required by the
project.
A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
1. Agricultural uses, including any customary
agricultural building or structure, such as
planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops,
animal husbandry, nurseries and greenhouses and
other agricultural occupations.
2. One (1) single-family dwelling per lot.
3. Group homes class I -A.
B. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided that they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020:
1. Churches.
2. Nursery schools and day care centers.
C. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Guest cottages not rented or otherwise conducted
as a business.
2. Accommodations for farm operators and employees,
but not accommodations for transient labor.
3. Roadside stand not exceeding four hundred (400)
square feet in floor area, and not over twenty
(20) lineal feet on any side, primarily for the
sale of agricultural products grown on the
premises.
4. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of section 15.08.040.
S. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, except for onsite
hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities,
which are not permitted in residential zones.
6. Accessory dwelling units. For purposes of this
section, Section 15.04.010. accessory dwelling
units shall not be included in calculating the
maximum permitted density.
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D. Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
general conditional uses as listed in section
15.08.030.
E. Development standards. The maximum permitted density
for the SR -1 zoning district is one single family
dwelling unit per acre.
1. Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is thirty-four
thousand seven hundred (34,700) square feet.
2. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is sixty (60)
feet.
a. To determine minimum lot width for irregular
lots, a circle of applicable diameter (the
minimum lot width permitted) shall be scaled
within the proposed boundaries of the lot,
provided that an access easement to another
lot is not included within the circle.
3. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage is
thirty (30) percent.
4. Minimum yard requirements.
a. Front yard. Minimum front yard is twenty (20)
feet.
(1) Porches and private and shared courtyard
features may be built within the front
building setback line.
b. Side yard. Minimum side yard is fifteen (15)
feet.
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C. Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is twenty (20)
feet.
d. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot.
jl Minimum side yard on the flanking street of a
corner lot is twenty (20) feet.
'I 5. Height limitation. The height limitation is two
and one-half (2 1/2) stories, not exceeding
thirty-five (35) feet.
Ii 6. Additional standards.
a. Structures for feeding, housing and care of
animals, except household pets, shall be set
back fifty (50) feet from any property line.
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b. See chapter 15.08, pertaining to general and
supplementary provisions, for requirements
concerning accessory buildings and additional
standards.
7. Maximum impervious surface coverage. Maximum
impervious surface coverage is forty (40) percent
of the total parcel area.
a. Except for lots used for agricultural
practices, the maximum impervious surface
area allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000)
square feet when the lot is greater than one
(1) acre.
8. Zero lot line and clustering. Minimum lot width,
building setbacks, and minimum lot size
regulations may be modified consistent with
provisions for zero lot line and clustering
housing development.
F. Signs. The sign regulations of chapter 15.06 shall
apply.
G. Offstreet parking. The offstreet parking requirements
of chapter 15.05 shall apply.
H. Development plan review. Development plan review is
required when the property to be developed is
classified as view property.
SECTION 6. Section 15.04.020 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.020. Single-family residential districts.
It is the purpose of the single-family residential districts
to stabilize and preserve low density, single-family residential
neighborhoods. It is further the purpose to provide a range of
minimum lot sizes in order to promote diversity and recognize a
variety of residential environments.
A. Districts established by let areamaximum permitted
density. The following single-family residential
districts are established:
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1. R! 2&3R-2: Simt-een titeusand (16-999) squai-efeet
LL—ftifft 15t area-Two (2) single family dwelling
units per acre.
2. RI: 4:2-3R-3: Ninety six cartel-e
m-inifaufa letar-aThree (3) single family dwelling
units per acre.
3.RI: ,
699) seltia
feet= l et a-reaFour and one half (4 . 5 )
single family dwelling units per acre.
4. R-!
feet mini-fntifn let a=-eaSix (6) single family
dwelling units per acre.
5.R! 5-432-8
Faini fft let aieaEight (8) single family dwelling
units per acre.
B. Minimum zoning area. Minimum zoning area for the R!
-5 8.3E_8 district is fifteen thousand (15,000) square
feet (three (3) lots) .
C. Maximum zoning area. Maximum zoning area for the R!
-5 3E-B district is eight (8) acres.
D. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
1. One (1) single -family dwelling per lot.
2. Crop and tree farming.
3. Group homes class I-A.
E. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020:
1. Churches.
2. Nursery schools and day care centers.
F. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, such as garages,
carports and minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2. Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3)
persons.
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3. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of section 15.08.040.
4. Accessory dwelling units. For purpose of this
section, Section 15.04.020, accessory dwelling
units shall not be included in calculating the
maximum permitted density.
Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
General conditional uses as listed in section
15.08.030.
Development standards.
1. Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is as follows:
a. R! 243R-2: Sixteen thousand (16,000) square
feet.
b. R! 12SR-3: Ninety-six hundred (9,600) square
feet.
C. RI 9—.4S -5R-4.5: Seventy-six hundred (7,600)
square feet.
d. R! .215R-6: Fifty-seven hundred (5,700)
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square feet.
e. R! S-. 9SR- : Four thousand (4,000) square
feet.
2. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is as
follows:
a. R! 243R-2: Fifty (50) feet.
b. R! 145R-3: Fifty (50) feet.
C. R!—T&SR-4.5: Fifty (50) feet.
d. R! Fifty (50) feet.
e. R! S-r43R-8: Forty (40) feet.
f. To determine minimum lot width for irregular
lots, a circle of applicable diameter (the
minimum lot width permitted) shall be scaled
within the proposed boundaries of the lot,
provided that an access easement to another
lot is not included within the circle.
3. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage is as
follows:
a. SSR -2: Thirty (30) percent.
b. R! 1432-3: Forty-five (45) percent.
C. RI 9--.-&5R-4.5: Forty-five (45) percent.
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d.R! Fifty (50) percent.
e. R! 5=43R-8: Fifty-five (55) percent.
4. Minimum yard requirements.
a. Front yard. Minimum front yard is ten (10)
feet.
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(1) At least twenty (20) linear feet of
driveway shall be provided between any
garage, carport or other primary parking
area and the street property line with
the exception of an alley property line.
(2) Porches and private and shared courtyard
features may be built within the front
building setback line.
(3) Proposed front yards less than twenty
(20) feet in depth are subject to
approval by the planning director, based
on review and recommendation from the
public works department relative to the
existing and future traffic volumes and
right-of-way requirements as specified
in the city comprehensive transportation
plan and city construction standards.
b.
Side yard. Minimum side yard is five (5)
feet.
C.
Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is eight (8)
feet.
d.
Side yard on flanking street of corner lot.
Minimum side yard on the flanking street of a
corner lot is fifteen (15) feet.
5. Height limitation. Height limitations are as
follows:
a.
BSR_ : Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories,
not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet.
b.
rr!1-2-SR-3: Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories,
not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet.
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R! 9-.-Q5R-4.5: Two and one-half (2 1/2)
stories, not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet.
d.
R! Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories,
not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet.
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e.�5--:-4SR-8: Two and one-half (2 1/2) stories,
not exceeding thirty (30) feet.
6. Interior yards. Interior yards shall not be
computed as part of the site coverage.
7. Additional standards. See chapter 15.08,
pertaining to general and supplementary
provisions, for requirements concerning accessory
buildings and additional standards; provided that
solar access setback requirements of sections
15.08.230 through 15.08.234 shall not apply to the
R1-5.0 zone.
8. Maximum impervious surface coverage. Maximum
impervious surface overages are as follows:;
a. R! 2432-2: Forty (40) percent.
b. R! 123R-3: Fifty (50) percent.
C. rCrSR-4.5 Sixty (60) percent.
d. R! Seventy ( 70 ) percent.
e. R! S.4SR-8: Seventy-five (75) percent.
f. Except for lots used for agricultural
practices, the maximum impervious surface
area allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000)
square feet.
9. Zero lot line and clustering. Minimum lot width,
building setbacks, and minimum lot size
regulations may be modified consistent with
provisions for zero lot line and clustering
housing development.
I. Signs. The sign regulations of chapter 15.06 shall
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apply. j
J. Offstreet parking. The offstreet parking regulations of
chapter 15.05 shall apply.
K. Development plan review. Development plan review is
required when the property to be developed is
classified as view property.
SECTION 7. Section 15.04.030 of the Kent City Code is
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hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 15.04.030. Duplex multifamily residential district, MR -D.
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It is the purpose of the MR -D district to provide for a
limited increase in population density and allow for a greater
variety of housing types by allowing duplex dwelling units.
A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
1. One (1) single-family dwelling per lot.
2. One (1) duplex per lot.
3. Group homes class I -A and I -B.
4. Crop and tree farming.
B. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided that they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020:
1. Churches.
2. Nursery schools and day care centers.
C. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, such as garages,
carports and minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2.
Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3)
persons.
3.
Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of section 15.08.040.
4.
Accessory dwelling units. For purposes of this
section Section 15,04,030, accessory dwelling
units shall not be included in calculating the
maximum permitted density.
D. Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
1.
General conditional uses listed in section
15.08.030.
2.
Group homes class I -C, II -A, II -B and II -C.
E. Development standards. For single family dwellings,
the
maximum permitted density and development standards
of
Section 15 04 020 relating to SR -6 zoning districts
shall
apply.
1.
Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is as follows:
a. Single-family dwellings: Fifty-seven hundred
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(5,700) square feet.
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b. Duplex (two-family dwelling unit): Eight
thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.
2. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is as
follows:
a. Single-family dwelling: Fifty (50) feet.
(1) To determine minimum lot width for
irregular lots, a circle of applicable
diameter (the minimum lot width
permitted) shall be scaled within the
proposed boundaries of the lot, provided
that an access easement to another lot
is not included within the circle.
b. Duplex: Eighty (80) feet.
3. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage is as
follows:
a. Single-family dwelling: Fifty (50) percent.
b. Duplex: Forty (40) percent.
4. Minimum yard requirements.
a. Front yard. Minimum front yard is ten (10)
feet.
(1) At least twenty (20) feet of driveway
shall be provided between any garage,
carport or other primary parking area
and the street property line with the
exception of an alley property line.
(2) Porches and private and shared courtyard
features may be built within the front
building setback line.
(3) Proposed front yards less than twenty
(20) feet in depth are subject to
approval by the planning director, based
on review and recommendation from the
public works department relative to the
existing and future traffic volumes and
right-of-way requirements as specified
in the city comprehensive transportation
plan and city construction standards.
b. Side yard. Minimum side yard is five (5)
feet.
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C. Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is eight (8)
feet.
d. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot.
Minimum side yard on the flanking street of a
corner lot is fifteen (15) feet.
5. Height limitation. The height limitation is two
and one-half (2 1/2) stories, not exceeding
thirty-five (35) feet.
6. Interior yards. Interior yards shall not be
computed as part of the site coverage.
7. Additional standards. See chapter 15.08,
pertaining to general and supplementary
provisions, for requirements concerning accessory
buildings and additional standards.
8. Maximum impervious surface coverage. Maximum
impervious surface is seventy (70) percent of the
total lot area.
a. Except for lots used for agricultural
practices, the maximum impervious surface
area allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000)
square feet when the lot is greater than one
(1) acre.
b. Porches and private and shared courtyard
features may be built within the front
building setback line.
9. Zero lot line and clustering. Minimum lot width,
building setbacks, and minimum lot size
regulations may be modified consistent with
provisions for zero lot line and clustering
housing development.
F. Signs. The sign regulations of chapter 15.06 shall
apply.
G. Offstreet parking. The offstreet parking requirements
of chapter 15.05 shall apply.
H. Development plan review. Development plan review is
required when the property to be developed is
classified as view property.
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SECTION 8. Section 15.04.040, of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.040. Garden density multifamily residential district,
MR -G.
It is the purpose of the MR -G district to provide locations
for garden apartment densities suitable for suburban living.
A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
1. Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings
or duplexes.
2. Multiple -family dwellings, including apartments
and townhouses.
3. Group homes class I -A and I -B.
4. Crop or tree farming.
B. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided that they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020:
1. Churches.
2. Nursery school and day care centers.
C. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, such as garages,
carports and minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2. Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3)
persons.
3. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of section 15.08.040.
4. Offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of
a principally permitted use.
5. Accessory dwelling units. For purposes of this
section, Section 15.04.040, accessory dwelling
units shall not be included in calculating the
maximum permitted density.
D. Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
1. General conditional uses as listed in section
15.08.030.
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2. Group homes class I -C, II -A, II -B and II -C.
E. Development standards.
1. Single-family dwellings and duplexes. For single-
family dwellingsand-eltxpemes, the maximum
vermitted density and development standards of
section 15.04.020 relating to SR -8 zoning
districts shall atpiply and for du-plexes. the
maximum ipermitted density and development
standards of section 15.04.030 shall apply.
2. Multifamily dwelling units. The following shall
apply to multifamily dwelling units:
a. Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is eight
thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for
the first two (2) dwelling units, and two
thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for
each additional dwelling unit.
b. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is
eighty (80) feet.
C. Density. Maximum density is sixteen (16)
dwelling units per acre.
d. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage
is forty-five (45) percent.
e. Minimum yard requirements.
(1) Front yard. Minimum front yard is twenty
(20) feet.
(2) Side yard. Each side yard shall be a
minimum of ten (10) percent of the lot
width; however, regardless of lot width,
the yard width need not be more than
thirty (30) feet.
(3) Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is twenty
(20) feet.
(4) Side yard on flanking street of corner
lot. Minimum side yard on the flanking
street of a corner lot is fifteen (15)
feet.
f. Distances between buildings.
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(1) An inner court providing access to a
double -row building shall be a minimum
of twenty (20) feet.
(2) The distance between principal buildings
shall be at least one-half the sum of
the height of both buildings; provided,
however, that in no case shall the
distance be less than twelve (12) feet.
This requirement shall also apply to
portions of the same building separated
from each other by a court or other open
space.
g. Landscaping. The landscaping requirements of
chapter 15.07 shall apply.
h. Height limitation. The height limitation is
three (3) stories, not exceeding forty (40)
feet.
i. Additional standards. See chapter 15.08,
pertaining to general and supplementary
provisions, for requirements concerning
accessory buildings and additional standards.
j. Multifamily transition areas. The
requirements of section 15.08.215 shall apply
in any multifamily transition area, which
includes any portion of a multifamily
district within one hundred (100) feet of a
single-family district or within one hundred
(100) feet of a public street right-of-way.
k. Multifamily design review. The requirements
of section 15.09.047 shall apply to any
multifamily dwelling of three (3) or more
units.
F. Signs. The sign regulations of chapter 15.06 shall
apply.
G. Offstreet parking.
1. The offstreet parking requirements of chapter
15.05 shall apply.
2. Offstreet parking may be located in required yards
except for the front ten (10) feet abutting any
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public right-of-way, which must be landscaped. No
offstreet parking is permitted in the required
open green area.
H. Development plan review. Development plan review is
required as provided in section 15.09.010.
SECTION 9. Section 15.04.050 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.050. Medium density multifamily residential district,
MR -M.
It is the purpose of the MR -M district to provide for
locations for medium density residential districts suitable for
urban -suburban living.
A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
1. Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings
or duplexes.
2. Multiple -family dwellings.
3. Group homes class I -A, I -B and I -C.
4. Crop and tree farming.
B. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided that they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020:
1. Churches.
2. Nursery schools and day care centers.
C. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, such as garages,
carports or minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2. Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3)
persons.
3. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of section 15.08.040.
4. offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of
a permitted use.
D. Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
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E.
1. General conditional uses as listed in section
15.08.030.
2. Group homes class II -A, II -B and II -C.
Development standards.
1. Single-family dwellings and duplexes. For single-
family dwellings anel elttplemes, the maximum
permitted density and development standards of
section 15.04.020 relating to SR -8 zoning
districts shall apply and for duplexes, the
maximum permitted density and development
standards of section 15.04.030 shall apply.
2. Multifamily dwelling units. The following shall
apply to multifamily dwelling units:
a. Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is eight
thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for
the first two (2) dwelling units, and one
thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet for
each additional dwelling unit.
b. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is
eighty (80) feet.
C. Density Maximum density is twenty-three (23)
dwelling units per acre.
d. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage
is forty-five (45) percent.
e. Minimum yard requirements.
(1) Front yard. Minimum front yard is twenty
(20) feet.
(2) Side yard. Each side yard shall be a
minimum of ten (10) percent of the lot
width; however, regardless of lot width,
the yard width need not be more than
thirty ( 3 0 ) feet.
(3) Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is twenty
(20) feet.
(4) Side yard on flanking street of corner
lot. Minimum side yard on the flanking
street of a corner lot is fifteen (15)
feet.
f. Distances between buildings.
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(1) An inner court providing access to a
double -row building shall be a minimum
of twenty (20) feet.
(2) The distance between principal buildings
shall be at least one-half the sum of
the height of both buildings; provided,
however, that in no case shall the
distance be less than twelve (12) feet.
This requirement shall also apply to
portions of the same building separated
from each other by a court or other open
space.
g. Landscaping. The landscaping requirements of
chapter 15.07 shall apply.
h. Height limitation. The height limitation is
three (3) stories, not exceeding forty (40)
feet.
i. Additional standards. See chapter 15.08,
pertaining to general and supplementary
provisions, for requirements concerning
accessory buildings and additional standards.
j. Multifamily transition areas. The
requirements of section 15.08.215 shall apply
in any multifamily transition area, which
includes any portion of a multifamily
district within one hundred (100) feet of a
single-family district or within one hundred
(100) feet of a public street right-of-way.
k. Multifamily design review. The requirements
of section 15.09.047 shall apply to any
multifamily dwelling of three (3) or more
units.
F. Signs. The sign reguiations of chapter 15.06 snail
apply.
G. Offstreet parking.
1. The offstreet parking requirements of chapter
15.05 shall apply.
2. Offstreet parking may be located in required
yards, except for the front ten (10) feet abutting
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any public right-of-way, which must be landscaped
No offstreet parking is permitted in the required
open green area.
H. Development plan review. Development plan review is
required as provided in section 15.09.010.
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SECTION 10. Section 15.04.060 of the Kent City Code is
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;hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.060. High density multifamily residential district,
MR -H.
It is the purpose of the MR -H district to provide for
locations for high density residential districts suitable for
urban living.
A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows:
1. Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings
or duplexes.
2. Multiple -family dwellings.
3. Group homes class I -A, I -B and I -C.
4. Crop and tree farming.
B. Special permit uses. The following uses are permitted
provided that they conform to the development standards
listed in section 15.08.020. (No uses presently
listed.)
C. Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses are as
follows:
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily
appurtenant to a permitted use, such as garages,
carports or minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2. Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3)
persons.
3. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of section 15.08.040.
4. Offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of
a permitted use.
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E.
5. Accessory dwelling units. For purposes of this
section Section 15,04.060, accessory dwelling
units shall not be included in calculating the
maximum permitted density.
Conditional uses. Conditional uses are as follows:
1. General conditional uses as listed in section
15.08.030.
2. Group homes class II -A, II -B and II -C.
Development standards.
1. Single-family dwellings and duplexes. For single-
family dwellings and du lames, the maximum
permitted density and development standards of
section 15.04.020 relating to SR -8 zoning
districts shall apply and for duplexes, the
maximum permitted density and development
standards of section 15.04.030 shall apply.
2. Multifamily dwelling units. The following shall
apply to multifamily dwelling units:
a. Minimum lot. Minimum lot area is eight
thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for
the first two (2) dwelling units, and nine
hundred (900) square feet for each additional
dwelling unit.
b. Minimum lot width. Minimum lot width is
eighty (80) feet.
C. Density. Maximum density is forty (40)
dwelling units per acre.
d. Maximum site coverage. Maximum site coverage
is fifty (50) percent.
e. Minimum yard requirements.
(1) Front yard. Minimum front yard is twenty
(20) feet.
(2) Side yard. Each side yard shall be a
minimum of ten (10) percent of the lot
width; however, regardless of lot width,
the yard width need not be more than
thirty (30) feet.
(3) Rear yard. Minimum rear yard is twenty
(20) feet.
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(4) Side yard on flanking street of corner
lot. Minimum side yard on the flanking
street of a corner lot is fifteen (15)
feet.
f.
Distances between buildings.
(1) An inner court providing access to a
double -row building shall be a minimum
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of twenty (20) feet.
(2) The distance between principal buildings
shall be at least one-half the sum of
the height of both buildings; provided,
however, that in no case shall the
distance be less than twelve (12) feet. j
This requirement shall also apply to j
portions of the same building separated
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from each other by a court or other open
space.
g.
Landscaping. The landscaping requirements of
chapter 15.07 shall apply.
h.
Height limitation. The height limitation is
four (4) stories, not exceeding fifty (50)
feet.
i.
Additional standards. See chapter 15.08,
pertaining to general and supplementary
provisions, for requirements concerning
accessory buildings and additional standards.
j.
Multifamily transition areas. The
requirements of section 15.08.215 shall apply
in any multifamily transition area, which
includes any portion of a multifamily
district within one hundred (100) feet of a
single-family district of within one hundred
(100) feet of a public street right-of-way.
k.
Multifamily design review. The requirements
of section 15.09.047 shall apply to any
multifamily dwelling of three (3) or more
units.
F. Signs.
The sign regulations of chapter 15.06 shall
apply.
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G. offstreet parking.
1. The offstreet parking requirements of chapter
15.05 shall apply.
2. Offstreet parking may be located in required
yards, except for the front ten (10) feet abutting
any public right-of-way, which must be landscaped.
No offstreet parking is permitted in the required
open green area.
H. Development plan review. Development plan review is
required as provided in section 15.09.010.
SECTION 11. Zoning Map Single Family Desiqnations
Amended. The City of Kent official zoning map is hereby amended
by redesignating the zoning districts consistent with the
redesignation of zoning districts as set forth in this Ordinance
as follows:
Former Zone
R1-5.0
R1-7.2
R1-9.6
R1-12.0
R1-20.0
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Current Zone
SR -8
SR -6
SR -4.5
SR -3
SR -2
SR -1
SECTION 12. Severability. If any one or more
sections, sub -sections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held
to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the
same shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage,
japproval and publication as provided by law.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No.3),:X70y , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as
hereon indicated.
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(SEAL)
BRENDA JAB ER, ITY CLERK
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