HomeMy WebLinkAbout2424Ordinance No. 2424
["Beginning July 1, 1998"]
(Amending or Repealing Ordinances)
Sec. 15.04 Repealed by Ord. 3409;
Sec. 15.08.040 Amended by Ord. 3424
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, relating to home occupations,
amending Sections 15.02.190, 15.08.040,
I� 15.04.070 of the Kent City Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
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HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. KCC 15.02.190 is hereby amended as follows:
15.02.190 HOME OCCUPATION
((Any . r; 1z -x -rte -carr, -r- carriedon within -- dwelling by the
i -n -habitants thereof -why -ch use- ks-4-nc4dental to the ree; dent; ,,
w _t __th Gond}ti-0r}s a-Secti--oy,45 •$H 04-0-,) ) The carrying on of a
lawful business activity within the dwelling unit by the inhabi-
tants of the dwelling unit.
Section 2. KCC 15.08.040 is hereby amended as follows.
15.08.040 HOME OCCUPATIONS
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PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this section to outline
general conditions in which home occupations may be permitted in
all zoning districts. These conditions have been designed to help
preserve the residential character of Kent's neighborhoods from
commercial encroachment while recognizing that certain selected
business activities are compatible with residential uses.
Home Occupations Permitted.
Home occupations which meet the requirements of this
section are permitted in every zone where a dwelling unit was law-
fully established. The requirements of this section shall not
apply to the following home occupations:
1.
Home child care
2. The sale of agricultural products produced on the
premises.
Development Standards.
All dwelling units in which a home occupation is located
must meet the following minimum development standards:
1. The residential character of the exterior of the
building shall be maintained.
2. The outdoor storage or display of material,
goods, products or equipment is prohibited.
3. A home occupation shall not occupv more than 300
square feet.
4. The sign regulations of Chapter 15.05 shall a
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Performance Standards.
All home occupations must meet the following minimum
performance standards.
1. A home occupation may not employ, on premise,
more than one person who is not a resident of the dwelling unit.
2. The traffic generated by a home occupation shall
be limited to four 2 -way, client -related trips per day and shall
not create a need for additional on or off site parking spaces.
3. The sale of goods or services directly to the
consumer at the dwelling unit is prohibited.
4. Electrical or Mechanical Equipment Usage. The
use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would change the
fire rating of the structure or create visual or audible inter-
ference in radio or television receivers or electronic equip-
ment, or cause fluctuations in line voltaqe outside the dwellinq
unit is prohibited.
5. Utility Demand. Utility demand for sewer, water,
electricity, garbage or natural gas shall not exceed normal resi-
dential levels.
6. Other Criteria. There shall be no noise, vibra-
tion, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or other conditions produced
as a result of the home occupation which would exceed that
normally produced by a single residence, or which would create a
disturbing or objectional condition in the neighborhood.
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Permit Required.
A zoning permit is required as provided in Section
15.09.020.
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Section 3. KCC 15.04.070 is hereby amended as follows.
15.04.070 MOBILE HOME PARK COMBINING DISTRICT OR MHP
Purpose: This combining district is designed to provide
proper locations for mobile home parks. Mobile home parks may be
located in any residential district, except in the R-1 Single
Family Residential Districts, when MHP Combining District
regulations and development plans are approved for that location.
vehicles.
A. Principally Permiited Uses
1. Mobile home parks.
B. Accessory Uses
1. Service buildings.
2. Storage buildings and storage of recreational
3. Recreational buildings.
4. Customary incidental home occupations subject to
the provisions of Section 15.08.040.
C. Development Standards
The standards and procedures of the Kent Mobile Home
Park Code shall apply.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
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ABEL HOGAN, MA
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ATTEST:
MARIE JZUnN, CIfTY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P. STEPHLFN DiJULIO, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the �p day of , 1983.
APPROVED the day of - , 1983.
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PUBLISHED the -_day of �, , 1983.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No. o2 - , 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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MARIE JUSEN, CITY CLERK
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