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CONO=0131 Zoning Codes
Passed - 8/17/1999
Townhouse Zoning
(Amends 15.02.525;15.03.010;15.04.020;.030;.040;.060;.070;.090;.110;
.130;.170;.180;15,07.060;15.090.050)
Amends Ords. 1827;2863;3123;3345;3409;3424;3435;3439;3440
Amended
by
Ord.
3508;3521 (Sec. 15.04.170)
Amended
by
Ords.
3523;3551;3663;3742;3792 (Secs. 15.04.170;
15.04.180)
Amended
by
Ord.
3543 (Sec. 15.03.010;15.04.190)
Amended
by
Ord.
3600 (Ch. 15.04)
Amended
by
Ord.
3612 (Sec. 15.03.010; Chs. 15.04)
Amended
by
Ord.
3615;3753;3759 (secs. 15.04.020;15.04.030)
Amended
by
Ord.
3647;3699;3977 (Sec. 15.04.090)
Amended
by
Ord.
3648 (Secs. 15.04.070;15.04.090;15.07.060)
Amended
by
Ord.
3690 (Sec. 15.04.180)
Amended
by
Ord.
3761 (secs. 15.04.030;15.04.180)
Amended
by
Ord.
3770 (Secs. 15.03.010;15.04.020;15.04.040;15.04.060;
15.04;070;15.04.090;15.04.110;15.04.130;15.04.170;15.07.060)
Amended
by
Ord.
3830 (Secs. 15.04.020;15.04.030;15.04.170;15.04.180)
Amended
by
Ord.
3907 (sec. 15.04.040)
Amended
by
Ord.
3976 (Secs. 15.04.060;15.04.070)
Amended
by
Ord.
3988 (sec. 15.03.010)
Amended
by
Ord.
4003 (sec. 15.04.170)
Amended
by
Ord.
4011 (Secs. 15.03.010;15.04.020;15.04.030;15.04.040;
15.04.060;15.04.070;15.04.090;15.04.110;15.04.130;15.07.060)
ORDINANCE NO. 3d 10
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, amending Title 15 of the Kent City
Code establishing a new zoning district entitled
"Multifamily Residential Townhouse" allowing for low to
medium density where home ownership is encouraged
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and further
providing for related amendments to the zoning code related
to multifamily residential townhouse development.
WHEREAS, the policies of the Kent Comprehensive Plan seek to expand
affordable home ownership opportunities through revisions to the City's zoning and
development standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to expand home ownership and
affordable housing by the creation of zoning districts where townhouse condominiums
are principally permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Planning Board held a public hearing on
June 28, 1999, and votes to recommend to the City Council that a new townhouse zone
be created; NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.02.525 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
Sec. 15.02.525. Townhouse.
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dwelling having ne side �wd and sharing a eenffnea wall with adjaeet# dwelling i
Townhouse means a multifamily residential dwelling unit which is attached to other
dwelling units along one or both sides and which occupies the building area from ground
level to the roof with no dwelling units located above or below.
SECTION 2. Chapter 15.03.010 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended by adding a new zoning district entitled "Multifamily Residential Townhouse"
as follows:
Sec. 15.03.010. Establishment and designation of districts. The various
districts established by this title and into which the city is divided are designated as
follows:
A-1 Agricultural District
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.
SR -1 Residential Agricultural District
The purpose of the SR -1 zone is to provide for areas allowing low density single-family
residential development. SR -1 zoning shall be applied to those areas identified in the
comprehensive plan for low density development, because of environmental constraints
or the lack of urban services.
AG Agricultural General District
The purpose of the AG zone is to provide appropriate locations for agriculturally related
industrial uses in or near areas designated for long term agricultural use. Such areas may
contain prime farmland soils which may be currently or potentially used for agricultural
production.
SR -2 Single -Family Residential District
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SR -3 Single -Family Residential District
SR -4.5 Single -Family Residential District
SR -6 Single -Family Residential District
SR -8 Single -Family Residential District
It is the purpose of the single-family residential districts to stabilize and preserve single-
family residential neighborhoods, as designated in the comprehensive plan. It is further
the purpose to provide a range of densities and minimum lot sizes in order to promote
diversity and recognize a variety of residential environments.
MR -D Duplex Multifamily Residential District
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
and higher density single-family detached residential development.
MR -T12 Multifamily Residential Townhouse District
MR -T16 Multifamily Residential Townhouse District
It is the purpose of the MR -T district to provide suitable locations for low to medium
density multifamily residential development where home ownership is encouraged
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
MR -G Low Density Multifamily Residential District
It is the purpose of the MR -G district to provide locations for low to medium density
multi -family residential development and higher density single-family residential
development, as designated in the comprehensive plan.
MR -M Medium Density Multifamily Residential District
It is the purpose of the MR -M district to provide for locations for medium density multi-
family residential development and higher density single-family residential development,
as designated in the comprehensive plan.
MR -H High Density Multifamily Residential District
It is the purpose of the MR -H district to provide for locations for high density residential
districts suitable for urban living.
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MHP Mobile Home Park Combining District
The MHP combining district is designed to provide proper locations for mobile home
parks. Mobile home parks may be located in any multi -family residential when MHP
combining district regulations and development plans are approved for that location.
PUD Planned Unit Development District
The intent of the PUD is to create a process to promote diversity and creativity in site
design, and protect and enhance natural and community features. The process is provided
to encourage unique developments which may combine a mixture of residential,
commercial and industrial uses. By using flexibility in the application of development
standards, this process will promote developments that will benefit citizens that live and
work within the city.
NCC Neighborhood Convenience Commercial District
It is the purpose of the NCC district to provide small nodal areas for retail and personal
service activities convenient to residential areas and to provide ready access to everyday
convenience goods for the residents of such neighborhoods. NCC districts shall be
located in areas designated for neighborhood services in the comprehensive plan.
CC Community Commercial District
The purpose of the CC district is to provide areas for limited commercial activities that
serve several residential neighborhoods. This district shall only apply to such commercial
districts as designated in the city comprehensive plan. It is also the purpose of this district
to provide opportunities for mixed use development within the designated mixed use
overlay boundary, as designated by the comprehensive plan.
DC Downtown Commercial District
It is the purpose of the DC district to provide a place and create environmental conditions
which will encourage the location of dense and varied retail, office, residential, civic and
recreational activities which will benefit and contribute to the vitality of a central
downtown location, to recognize and preserve the historic pattern of development in the
area and to implement the land use goals and policies in the 1989 downtown plan, the
Kent Comprehensive Plan, and the Downtown Action Plan. In the DC area, permitted
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uses should be primarily pedestrian oriented and able to take advantage of on -street and
structured off-street parking lots.
DCE Downtown Commercial Enterprise District
The purpose of this district is to encourage and promote higher density development and
a variety and mixture of compatible retail, commercial, residential, civic, recreational, and
service activities in the downtown area, to enhance the pedestrian -oriented character of
the downtown, and to implement the goals and policies of the 1989 downtown plan, the
Kent Comprehensive Plan, and the Downtown Strategic Action Plan.
DLM Downtown Commercial Limited Manufacturing District
It is the purpose of this zoning district to provide for light industrial land uses which may
coexist with retail, business, residential and service land uses in the downtown area. This
district is intended to provide areas for those light manufacturing activities that desire to
conduct business in proximity to a variety of land uses such as is possible only in the
downtown community.
CM -1 Commercial Manufacturing -1 District
It is the purpose of the CM -1 district to provide locations for those types of developments
which combine some characteristics of both retail establishments and industrial
operations, heavy commercial uses and wholesale uses.
CM -2 Commercial Manufacturing -2 District
It is the purpose of the CM -2 district to provide locations for those types of developments
which combine some characteristics of both retail establishments and small-scale, light
industrial operations, heavy commercial and wholesale uses, and specialty manufacturing.
GC General Commercial District
The purpose and intent of the general commercial district is to provide for the location of
commercial areas developed along certain major thoroughfares; to provide use incentives
and development standards which will encourage the redevelopment and upgrading of
such areas; to provide for a range of trade, service, entertainment and recreation land uses
which occur adjacent to major traffic arterials and residential uses; and to provide areas
for development which are automobile oriented and designed for convenience, safety and
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the reduction of the visual blight of uncontrolled advertising signs, traffic control devices
and utility equipment. It is also the purpose of this district to provide opportunities for
mixed use development within the designated mixed use overlay boundary, as designated
by the comprehensive plan.
O Office District
It is the purpose of the O district to provide for areas appropriate for professional and
administrative offices. It is intended that such districts shall buffer residential districts and
the development standards are such that office uses should be compatible with residential
districts. It is also the purpose of this district to provide opportunities for mixed use
development within the designated mixed use overlay, as designated in the comprehensive
plan.
MA Industrial Agricultural District
It is the purpose of the MA zone to identify lands which are transitional in nature and
which have a combination of agricultural and warehouse/distribution characteristics. MA
lands may be converted in the future to more intensive industrial zones at such time as
adjoining properties become more intensively developed and urban services such as water,
sewer, and improved street access become available.
Ml,
Ml -C Industrial Park District
The purpose of the M-1 district is to provide an environment exclusively for and
conducive to the development and protection of a broad range of industrial, office, and
business park activities, including modern, large scale administrative facilities, research
institutions and specialized manufacturing organizations, all of a non -nuisance type, as
designated in the comprehensive plan. This district is intended to provide areas for those
industrial activities that desire to conduct business in an atmosphere of prestige location
in which environmental amenities are protected through a high level of development
standards. It is also the purpose of this zone to allow certain limited commercial land uses
that provide necessary personal and business services for the general industrial area. Such
uses are allowed in the M1 district, through the application of the "C" suffix, at
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centralized, nodal locations where major arterials intersect.
M2 Limited Industrial District
The purpose of the M2 district is to provide areas suitable for a broad range of industrial
and warehouse/distribution activities. The permitted uses are similar to those of the
industrial park district, except that non -industrial uses, particularly office and retail, are
restricted, in accordance with the manufacturing/industrial center designation in the
comprehensive plan. Development standards are aimed at maintaining an efficient and
desirable industrial area.
M3 General Industrial District
The purpose of the M3 district is to provide areas suitable for the broadest range of
industrial activities, and to specify those industrial activities having unusual or potentially
deleterious operational characteristics, where special attention must be paid to location
and site development. Light industrial uses which require restrictive standards on the part
of adjoining uses and non -industrial uses are discouraged from locating in this district, in
accordance with the manufacturing/industrial center designation in the comprehensive
plan.
GWC Gateway Commercial District
It is the purpose of the gateway commercial district to provide retail commercial uses
appropriate along major vehicular corridors while encouraging appropriate and unified
development among the properties within the district. It is designed to create unique,
unified and recognizable streetscapes while ensuring land use compatibility and the
exclusion of inappropriate uses. It is also intended to promote flexibility in appropriate
areas of site design and to encourage mixed use developments. The gateway commercial
district recognizes the significance of the automobile while simultaneously minimizing
its dominance in commercially developed areas and avoiding unsightly highway strip
commercial development. The gateway commercial development standards promote land
uses which minimize physical and visual impacts normally associated with highway
commercial developments. Landscaping, parking and sign standards have all been
enhanced as compared to the current commercial and industrial zoning districts. These
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standards will promote a viable, unique and recognizable commercial area along East
Valley Highway. Moreover, the gateway commercial district will encourage the
development of commercial uses capable of benefiting and ensuring the long term
enhancement of properties throughout the study area.
SU Special Use Combining District
It is the purpose of the SU district to provide for special controls for certain uses which
do not clearly fit into other districts, which may be due to technological and social
changes, or which are of such unique character as to warrant special attention in the
interest of the city's optimum development and the preservation and enhancement of its
environmental quality. A special use combining district is imposed on an existing zoning
district, permitting the special use as well as uses permitted by the underlying zone. The
combining district becomes void if substantial construction has not begun within a one-
year period, and the district reverts to its original zoning designation. It is the intent of the
special use combining regulations to provide the city with adequate procedures for
controlling and reviewing such uses and to discourage application for speculative
rezoning.
SECTION 3. Chapter 15.04.020 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended by adding two (2) new zoning districts, multifamily residential townhouse "MR -
T12" and multifamily residential townhouse "MR -T16" as follows:
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Sec. 15.04.020. Residential Land Uses.
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SECTION 4. Chapter 15.04.030 of the Kent City Code is hereby amended
as follows:
Sec. 15.04.030. Residential Land Use Development Conditions.
1. Dwelling units, limited to not more than one (1) per establishment, for security or
maintenance personnel and their families, when located on the premises where
they are employed in such capacity. No other residential use shall be permitted.
2. Multifamily residential use shall be permitted only in the mixed-use overlay when
included within a mixed use development.
3. [Reserved].
4. Multifamily residential uses, when established in buildings with commercial or
office uses, and not located on the ground floor.
5. Multifamily residential uses, when not combined with commercial or office
uses.
6. Existing dwellings may be rebuilt, repaired and otherwise changed for human
occupancy. Accessory uses for existing dwellings may be constructed. Such uses
are garages, carports, storage sheds and fences.
7. Transitional housing facilities, limited to a maximum of twenty (20) residents at
any one (1) time and four (4) resident staff.
8. Guesthouses not rented or otherwise conducted as a business.
9. Farm dwellings appurtenant to a principal agricultural use for the housing of farm
owners, operators or employees, but not accommodations for transient labor.
10. Accessory dwelling units shall not be included in calculating the maximum
density. Accessory dwelling units are allowed subject to the provisions of Section
15.08.350.
11. Customary incidental home occupations subject to the provisions of section
15.08.040.
12. Except for transitional housing with a maximum of twenty (20) residents and four
(4) staff.
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13. Subject to the combining district requirements of the Mobile Home Park Code,
KCC 12.05.
14. Accessory living quarters are allowed per the provisions of Section 15.08.359.
15. Multi -family residential use shall be permitted as a conditional use only when
included in a mixed use development.
16. Recreational vehicle storage is permitted as an accessory use in accordance with
Section 15.08.080.
17. Accommodations for farm operators and employees, but not accommodations for
transient labor.
18. 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.
19. The following zoning is required to be in existence on the entire propertyto o be
rezoned at the time of application for a rezone to an MR -T zone: SR -8 MRD
MRG, MRM, MRH, O O -MU NCC CC GC DC or DCE
20. All multifamily townhouse developments in the MR -T zone shall be
condominiums and recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.32 RCW prior to approval of
a development permit by the City.
SECTION 5. Chapter 15.04.040 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended by adding two (2) new zoning districts, multifamily residential townhouse "MR -
T12" and multifamily residential townhouse "MR -T16" as follows:
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SECTION 11. Chapter 15.04.170 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended by adding two (2) new zoning districts, multifamily residential townhouse "MR -
T12" and multifamily residential townhouse "MR -T16" as follows:
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Zero lot line and
The provisions in Sections 15.08.300, 310, 320, and 330 shall apply.
clustering (24)
Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
Offstreet parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall apply
Landscaping
The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply
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SECTION 12. Chapter 15.04.180 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended as follows:
Sec. 15.04.180. Agricultural and Residential Land Use Development
Standard Conditions.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Interior yards shall not be computed as part of the site coverage.
6. Porches and private shared courtyard features may be built within the front
building set back line.
7. For properties abutting on West Valley Highway, the frontage on West Valley
Highway shall be considered the front yard.
8. 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.
9. 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
26 Townhouse Zoning
exception of an alley property line.
10. An aggregate side yard of thirty (30) feet shall be provided. A minimum of ten
(10) feet shall be provided for each side yard. On a corner lot the side yard setback
shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line.
11. 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.
12. Structures for feeding, housing and care of animals, except household pets, shall
be set back fifty (50) feet from any property line.
13. Additional setbacks for the Agriculture General AG zoning district.
a. Structures for feeding, housing and care of animals shall be set back fifty
(50) feet from any property line.
b. Transitional conditions shall exist when an AG district adjoins a
residential district containing a density of two (2) dwelling units or more
per acre or a proposed residential area indicated on the city comprehensive
plan. Such transitional conditions shall not exist where the separation
includes an intervening use such as a river, railroad main line, major
topographic differential or other similar conditions, or where the industrial
properties face on a limited access surface street on which the housing
does not face. When transitional conditions exist as defined in this
subsection, a yard of not less than fifty (50) feet shall provided.
C. Setbacks, Green River. Industrial development in the AG district abutting
the Green River, or Russell Road or Frager Road where such roads follow
the river bank, shall be set back from the ordinary high-water mark of the
river a minimum of two hundred (200) feet. Such setbacks are in
accordance with the city comprehensive plan and in accordance with the
high quality of site development typically required for the industrial park
areas of the city and in accordance with the state Shoreline Management
Act of 1971, and shall be no more restrictive than, but as restrictive as, the
Shoreline Management Act.
27 Townhouse Zoning
14. An inner court providing access to a double -row building shall be a minimum of
twenty (20) feet.
15. 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.
16. The height limitations shall not apply to barns and silos provided that they are not
located within fifty (50) feet of any lot line.
17. Beyond this height, to a height not greater than either four (4) stories or sixty (60)
feet, there shall be added one (1) additional foot of yard for each additional foot
of building height.
18. The planning director shall be authorized to approve a height greater than four (4)
stories or sixty (60) feet, provided such height does not detract from the continuity
of the area. When a request is made to exceed the building height limit, the
planning director may impose such conditions, within a reasonable amount of
time, as may be necessary to reduce any incompatibilities with surrounding uses.
19. 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.
20. The following uses are prohibited:
a. The removal of topsoil for any purpose.
b. Grade and fill operations, provided that limited grade and fill may be
approved as needed to construct permitted buildings or structures.
C. All subsurface activities, including excavation for underground utilities,
pipelines or other underground installations, that cause permanent
disruption of the surface of the land. Temporarily disrupted soil surfaces
shall be restored in a manner consistent with agricultural uses.
d. Dumping or storage of nonagricultural solid or liquid waste, or of trash,
rubbish or noxious materials.
28 Townhouse Zoning
e. Activities that violate sound agricultural soil and water conservation
management practices.
21. Outdoor storage for industrial uses shall be located at the rear of a principally
permitted structure and shall be completely fenced.
22. Mobile home park combining district, MHP. The standards and procedures of the
city mobile home park code shall apply. General requirements and standards for
mobile home park design, 12.04.520; mobile home parks, Ch. 12.05.
23. Except for lots used for agricultural practices, the maximum impervious surface
area allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
24. Minimum lot width, building setbacks, and minimum lot size regulations may be
modified consistent with provisions for zero lot line and clustering housing
development.
25. 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.
26. The requirements of section 15.09.047 for multifamily design review shall apply
to any multifamily dwelling of three (3) or more units.
27. Minimum lot area is eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for the first
two (2) dwelling units, and three thousand five hundred (3,500)sic uare fee for
each additional dwelling unit.
28. The followingzoning is required to be in existence on the entire property to be
rezoned at the time of application of a rezone to an MR -T zone: SR -8, MRD,
MRG, MRM, MRH, O, O -MU, NCC, CC, GC, DC or DCE.
29. All multifamily townhouse developments in the MR -T zone shall be
condominiums only. A condominium plat shall be filed and recorded pursuant to
Ch. 64.32 RCW prior to approval of a development permit by the City.
29 Townhouse Zoning
SECTION 13. Section 15.07.060 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended by amending Subsection 15.07.060(D) as follows:
Sec. 15.07.060. Regulations for specific districts. Landscaping regulations for
specific zoning districts are as follows:
A. Residential agricultural, RA. None.
B. Single-family residential, SR None.
C. Duplex multifamily residential, MR -D. None.
D. Low density multifamily residential, MR -G.
Multi ami y residential townhouse, MR -
Medium density multifamily residential, MR -M.
High density multifamily residential, MR -H
1. A minimum of ten (10) feet of landscaping shall be provided abutting a
public right-of-way.
2. Open green area shall occupy no less than twenty-five (25) percent of the
area of the lot.
3. The side and rear perimeters of properties shall be landscaped to a
minimum depth of ten (10) feet.
4. A minimum of five (5) feet of foundation landscaping shall be placed
along the perimeter of any multifamily structure. Foundation landscaping
consists of shrubbery or some other combination of landscape materials
that helps to reduce the visual bulk of structures and buffer dwelling units
from light, glare and other environmental intrusions.
E. Mobile home park combining district, MHP. Requirements shall be per the
mobile home park code.
F. Neighborhood convenience commercial, NCC
Community commercial, CC.
Commercial manufacturing, CM.
General commercial, GC.
Professional and office district, O
30 Townhouse Zoning
1. The perimeter of property abutting a residential district shall be landscaped
to a minimum depth of ten (10) feet.
2. A planting strip not less than five (5) feet in depth shall be provided along
all property lines abutting public rights-of-way.
G. Downtown commercial, DC.
1. A minimum of three (3) feet of landscaping to screen off-street parking
areas, placement of which shall be determined through the downtown
design review process outlined in section 15.09.048.
2. Street trees in accordance with the official tree plan shall be planted.
H. Downtown commercial enterprise, DCE
Downtown limited manufacturing, DLM.
1. The perimeter of properties abutting a residential district shall be
landscaped to a minimum depth of ten (10) feet.
2. A minimum of three (3) feet of landscaping to screen off-street parking
areas, placement of which shall be determined through the downtown
design review process outlined in section 15.09.048.
3. Street trees in accordance with the official tree plan shall be planted.
I. Industrial agricultural, MA (industrial uses)
Industrialpark district, M1.
1. Front yard. The front twenty (20) feet shall be improved with appropriate
permanently maintained landscaping.
2. Side yard. At least fifteen (15) feet of the side yard shall be landscaped as
provided in subsection I.1. of this section.
J. Limited industrial district, M2.
1. Front yard. The front fifteen (15) feet shall be improved with appropriate
permanently maintained landscaping.
2. Side yard. At least ten (10) feet of the side yard shall be landscaped as
provided in subsection J.1. of this section.
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K. General industrial district, M3.
1. Front yard. The front ten (10) feet shall be improved with appropriate
permanently maintained landscaping.
2. Side yard. At least five (5) feet of the side yard shall be landscaped as
provided in subsection K.1. of this section.
L. Gateway commercial district, GWC.
1. Additional landscaping requirements. Landscaping requirements shall
include the following:
a. Where buildings abut the required front yard, a landscape strip at
least fifteen (15) feet in depth shall be provided. Where vehicular
parking areas abut the required front yard, a landscape strip at least
twenty (20) feet in depth, with an earth berm at least thirty-six (36)
inches in height, shall be provided.
b. A landscape strip at least five (5) feet in depth shall be provided
along the side property lines of all independent development sites.
No landscaping along the side property lines shall be required
between adjacent properties where a common, shared driveway
with a perpetual cross -access easement is provided to serve the
adjoining properties. Where the side property line of a
commercial use abuts a residential district, a landscape strip at
least ten (10) feet in depth shall be provided.
C. A landscape strip of at least fifteen (15) feet in depth shall be
provided along side property lines flanking the street of a corner
lot. Where vehicular parking areas abut the required side yard, an
earth berm at least twenty-four (24) inches in height shall be
provided.
d. A landscape strip of at least five (5) feet in depth shall be provided
along all rear property lines. Where the rear property line of a
commercial use abuts a residential use, a landscape strip of at least
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ten (10) feet in depth shall be provided.
SECTION 14. Section 15.09.050 of the Kent City Code is hereby
amended by adding a new subsection (F) as follows:
Sec. 15.09.050. Amendments. This title may be amended by the city council by
changing the boundaries of zoning districts (rezones which change the official zoning
map) or by changing any other provisions thereof (text amendments which add, delete or
otherwise modify the text of this title) whenever the public necessity and convenience and
the general welfare require such amendment, by following the procedures of this section.
A. Initiation. An amendment may be initiated as follows:
1. Amendments to the text of this title and official zoning map amendments
may be initiated by resolution of intention by the city council. Text
amendments are heard by the Land Use and Planning Board and city
council; zoning map amendments are heard by the hearing examiner. In
the case of area -wide zoning or rezoning, both text amendments and
zoning map amendments may be heard by the Land Use and Planning
Board and city council in accordance with Ch. 12.01 KCC.
2. Amendments to the text of this title may be initiated by resolution of
intention by the Land Use and Planning Board.
3. Official zoning map amendments (rezones), including the application of
the "C" suffix, may be initiated by application of one (1) or more owners,
or their agents, of the property affected by the proposed amendment,
which shall be made on a form prescribed by the planning department and
filed with the planning department. The application shall be submitted in
the manner required for Process IV applications. The hearing examiner
shall consider the application in an open record pre -decision hearing in
accordance with Ch. 2.32 and Ch. 12.01 KCC.
B. Public hearing. The hearing examiner shall hold an open record pre -decision
hearing on any proposed amendment, and shall give notice thereof in accordance
with the requirements of Ch. 12.01 KCC.
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C. Standards and criteria for granting a request for rezone. The following standards
and criteria shall be used by the hearing examiner and city council to evaluate a
request for rezone. Such an amendment shall only be granted if the city council
determines that the request is consistent with these standards and criteria and
subject to the requirements of Ch. 12.01 KCC.
1. The proposed rezone is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
2. The proposed rezone and subsequent development of the site would be
compatible with development in the vicinity.
3. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in
the vicinity of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot
be mitigated.
4. Circumstances have changed substantially since the establishment of the
current zoning district to warrant the proposed rezone.
5. The proposed rezone will not adversely affect the health, safety and
general welfare of the citizens of the city.
D. Rezoning to MI -C. The hearing examiner and the city council shall use the
standards and criteria provided in subsection (C) of this section to evaluate a
request for rezone to M1 -C. In addition, the hearing examiner and city council
shall evaluate a request for MI -C on the basis of the following standards and
criteria. Such an amendment shall only be granted if the city council determines
the request is consistent with these standards and criteria and subject to the
requirements of Ch. 12.01 KCC.
1. The proposed rezone is in close proximity or contiguous to major arterial
intersections identified on the comprehensive plan map as being
appropriate locations for commercial type land uses.
2. Rezoning to M1 -C shall not be speculative in nature, but shall be based on
generalized development plans and uses.
E. Rezone to mixed use overlay. The hearing examiner and the city council shall use
the standards and criteria provided in subsection (C). of this section to evaluate
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a request for expanding the boundaries of the mixed use overlay boundary which
is located in the GC, CC, and O zoning districts. In addition, the hearing examiner
and city council shall evaluate a request for expanding the mixed use overlay on
the basis of the following standards and criteria. Such an amendment shall only
be granted if the city council determines the request is consistent with these
standards and criteria and subject to the requirements of Ch. 12.01 KCC.
1. The proposed rezone is contiguous to an existing mixed use overlay area,
or is at least one (1) acre in size.
2. The proposed area is located within close proximity to existing residential
uses and existing commercial uses which would support residential use.
3. The proposed area is located in close proximity to transit stops, parks, and
community facilities.
F. Rezoning to MR -T. The hearing examiner and the city council shall use the
standards and criteria provided in subsection (C). of this section to evaluate a
request for rezone to MR -T. In addition, the hearing examiner and city council
shall evaluate a request for MR -T on the basis of the following standards and
criteria. Such an amendment shall only be granted if the city council determines
the request is consistent with these standards and criteria and subject to the
requirements of Ch. 12.01 KCC.
1. The proposed rezone site is adjacent to or has convenient access to an
arterial street to ensure that the traffic accessing the MM -T development
minimizes the disruption to single family residential neighborhoods.
F-. G. Recommendation of hearing examiner. Following the public hearing provided for
in this section, the hearing examiner shall make a report of findings and
recommendations with respect to the proposed amendment and shall forward such
to the city council, which shall have the final authority to act on the amendment.
G.H. City council action/appeal.
1. The city council shall, at a regular public meeting, consider the
recommendation and issue a final decision. The decision of the city
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council is appealable to the King County Superior Court within twenty-
one (21) calendar days from the issuance of a notice of decision and in
accordance with the requirements of Ch. 12.01 KCC and Ch. 36.700U
RCW.
2. If the application for an amendment is denied by the city council, the
application shall not be eligible for resubmittal for one (1) year from date
of the denial, unless specifically stated to be without prejudice. A new
application affecting the same property may be submitted if, in the opinion
of the hearing examiner, circumstances affecting the application have
changed substantially.
SECTION IS. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, 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.
SECTION 16. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and after the
ATTEST:
by law.
BRENDA JACOBERI TY LERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
A. LUBOVICH, CI
PASSED: /�7 day of '1999.
APPROVED: .17 day of , 1999.
PUBLISHED: OW day of '1999.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed
by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the
City of Kent as hereon indicated.
BRENDA JACOB , TY CLERK
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