HomeMy WebLinkAbout1827Ordinance No. 1827
["Beginning July 1, 1998"]
(Amending or Repealing Ordinances)
Amended by Ord. 3409;
Secs. 15.06.080, 15,08.040, 15.09.010, 15.09.020, 15.09.030, 15.09.040, 15.09.050,
15.09.060 & 15.09.070 Amended by Ord. 3424;
Secs. 15.09.042, 15.09.045, 15.09.048, 15.09.055 & 15.09.065 Added by Ord. 3424;
Sec. 15.02.135 Amended by Ord 3451; Amended by Ord. 3469;
Sec. 15.02.525 Amended by Ord. 3470;
Secs. 15.02.430 & 15.06.040(R) Amended by Ord. 3501;
Sec. 15.04.170 Amended by Ord. 3521;
ORD1NNANOE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent, Wash-
ington,,adopting by refereace that Code known
as "Kent Zoning Code - 1973= Edition"; providing
for future additions and amendments to the Code;
and repealing prior City of Kent Zoning and
land use ordinances.
9 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. There is hereby adopted upon the effective
date of this Ordinance and upon the filing of three (3) copies
with the Kent City Clerk, that certain code known as The Kent
Zoning Code - 1973 Edition, together with all amendments and ad-
ditions thereto.
Section 2. The procedures for additions or amendments
to the Code shall be those provided for in the Code.
Section 3. City of Kent Ordinances 1071, 1079, 1094,
1100, 1121, 1141, 1173, 1281,`1390, 1587, 1606, 1633, 1634, 1664
and 1752, all relating to zoning and land use, be and the same
hereby are repealed.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five (5) days from and'after its passage, approval and pub-
lication as provided by law.
11 ISABEL HOGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIE JENSEN, CITY CLERK
3TED AS T�
FORM:
DONALD E. MIRK, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the _ day of June, 1973.
day of June, 1973.
PUBLISH23 the , day of June, 1973.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No. 2 &E-
.2 , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Wasik s as here
on indicated.
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1tENT
ZONING
CODE
THIS ZONING CODE WAS APPROVED BY
THE KENT CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 4, 1973
BY ORDINANCE 1827 AND BECAME EFFECTIVE
ON JUNE 20, 1973
C:: Revised Printing
March 1983
A11 Zoning Code amendments to
date are noted within the
text of the Code.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 15.01 - SHORT TITLE, PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
15.01.010 Short Title --------------------------------------
15.01.020 Purpose of Zoning Code ---------------------------
CHAPTER 15.02 - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 15.03
15.03.010 Establishment and Designation of Districts------- 19
15.03.020 Official Zoning Map------------------------------ 19
15.03.030 Interpretation of District Boundaries------------ 20
15.03.040 Application of District Regulations-------------- 20
15.03.050 Minimum Requirements----------------------------- 21
CHAPTER 15.04 - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
15.04.010
Residential Agricultural - RA--------------------
22
15.04.020
Single Family Residential Districts--------------
24
15.04.030
Duplex Multifamily Residential -MR -D-------------
25
15.04.040
Garden Density Multifamily Residential - MR -G---
27
15.04.050
Medium Density Multifamily Residential - MR -M---
29
15.04.060
High Density Multifamily Residential - MR -H-----
31
15.04.070
Mobile Home Park Combining District - MHP--------
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15.04.080
Planned Unit Development - PUD-------------------
34
15.04.090
Neighborhood Convenience Commercial or NCC-------
42
15.04.100
Community Commercial or CC-----------------------
44
15.04.110
Downtown Commercial or DC------------------------
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15.04.120
Commercial Manufacturing or CM-------------------
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15.04.130
Highway Commercial or HC-------------------------
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15.04.140
General Commercial or GC-------------------------
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15.04.150
Professional and Office District or 0------------
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15.04.160
Industrial Agricultural or MA--------------------
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15.04.170
Industrial Park District or M1-------------------
59
15.04.180
Limited Industrial or M2-------------------------
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15.04.190
General Industrial or M3-------------------------
69
15.04.200
Special Use Combining District or SU-------------
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CHAPTER 15.05 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
15.05.010
Purpose------------------------------------------
80
15.05.020
Category of Uses and Conditions of Uses Covered--
80
15.05.030
Location of Off -Street Parking-------------------
80
15.05.040
Parking Standards--------------------------------
81
15.05.050
Drive -In Business--------------------------------
88
15.05.060
Loading Space------------------------------------
89
15.05.070
Off -Street Parking Regulations Downtown
Commercial District------------------------------
90
15.05."080
Size and Design Standards------------------------
91
15.05.090
Landscaping, Fencing, Lighting, Signs, Paving,
Wheel Stops, and Drainage------------------------
92
15.05.100
Off -Street Parking Plans-------------------------
93
CHAPTER 15.06 - SIGN REGULATIONS
15.06.010 Purpose ------------------------------------------
15.06.020 Scope --------------------------------------------
15.06.030 Prohibited Signs ---------------------------------
15.06.040 All Districts - General Restrictions and
Limitations--------------------------------------
15.06.050 Regulations by District --------------------------
15.06.060 Nonconforming Signs and Amortization -------------
15.06.070 Structural Safety and Maintenance of Signs -------
15.06.080 Procedures ---------------------------------------
CHAPTER 15.07 - LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
15.07.010 Purpose ------------------------------------------
15.07.020 Landscape Plan Approval --------------------------
15.07.030 Landscape Performance Bonding --------------------
15.07.040 General Landscape Requirements All Zones ---------
15.07.050 Types of Landscaping -----------------------------
15.07.060 Regulations by Zoning District -------------------
15.07.070 Maintenance Requirements -------------------------
CHAPTER 15.08 - GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISION
15.08.010
Purpose ------------------------------------------
15.08.020
Special Permit Uses ------------------------------
15.08.030
General Conditional Uses -------------------------
15.08.040
Home Occupations ---------------------------------
15.08.050
Performance Standards ----------------------------
15.08.060
View Regulations on Hillside Development ---------
15.08.070
Animals in Residential Districts -----------------
15.08.080
Parking Storage or Habitation of Major
Recreational Equipment ---------------------------
15.08.090
Parking and Storage of Vehicles ------------------
15.08.100
Nonconforming Uses -------------------------------
15.08.110
Lot Provisions -----------------------------------
15.08.120
Irregular Shaped Lots ----------------------------
15.08.130
Visibility at Intersections in Residential
Districts----------------------------------------
15.08.140
Visibility at Access Points for Automobiles ------
15.08.150
Side Yard on Corner Lot --------------------------
15.08.160
Accessory Buildings ------------------------------
15.08.170
Projections into Required Yards ------------------
15.08.180
Structures to Have Access ------------------------
15.08.190
Exceptions to Height Regulations -----------------
15.08.200
Landscaping --------------------------------------
15.08.210
Transition Area Combining District ---------------
CHAPTER 15.09 - ADMINISTRATION
15.09.010 Development Plan Review --------------------------
15.09.020 Zoning Permit ------------------------------------
15.09.030 Conditional Uses ---------------------------------
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CHAPTER 15.09 - ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED)
15.09.040
Variances ----------------------------------------
15.09.050
Amendments ---------------------------------------
15.09.060
Administrative Interpretations -------------------
15.09.070
Appeal of Administrative Interpretations ---------
15.09.080
Revocation of Permits or Variances ---------------
15.09.090
Performance Standards Procedures -----------------
15.09.100
Violations ---------------------------------------
15.09.110
Severability Clause ------------------------------
15.09.120
Repeal -------------------------------------------
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TITLE 15
ZONING
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
A CODE RELATING TO PLANNING AND ZONING FOR LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE
CITY OF KENT, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF KENT"; CREATING
UNIFORM DISTRICTS IN WHICH COMPATIBLE USES ARE ALLOWED; PRESCRIBING
STANDARDS FOR EACH DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING DENSITY CONTROLS; PRESCRIBING
PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR GRANTING CONDITIONAL USES; PRESCRIBING
PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING VARIANCES IN HARDSHIP CASES;
PROVIDING OFF,STREET PARKING; REGULATING THE TYPE, HEIGHT, SIZE, LIGHTING
AND LOCATION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT,
AMENDMENT, AND APPEAL; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
1071.
CHAPTER 15.01 - SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE
15.01.010 SHORT TITLE
This title shall be known and cited as the "Zoning Code, City of Kent"
15.01.020 PURPOSE OF ZONING CODE
A. In adopting this zoning code, the City of Kent recognizes that
there is a continuing need to regulate the use of land to promote the public
health, safety and general welfare. The City recognizes the opportunities
to obtain an urban environment of high quality without unduly high public or
private expenditures for development and without unreasonably restricting
private enterprise or initiative.
B. The City further recognizes that since the general welfare of the
public is superior in importance to the pecuniary profits of the individual,
this code may, (1) limit the use of property, (2) cause depreciation of
property values, or (3) prevent the most profitable use of land. Zoning
does not, therefore, constitute a vested right. Also if some reasonable use
of the property is allowed by this code, the effect is not confiscatory and
is a proper exercise of the police power.
C. The code, in order to obtain the greatest benefits from the
opportunities which exist in the City of Kent, has been prepared in
accordance with the following principles:
1. The code is based on the Kent Comprehensive Plan with respect
to the general pattern of future land uses and the principles of future land
development expressed in said plan.
2. The code recognizes the importance to the community of all
legitimate uses of land. The code further recognizes the need of all such
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uses to be protected from other 'uses which are unrelated or incompatible.
Thus, each district is exclusive with respect'to every other zoning district
in the code, and industrial zoning districts are protected from encroachment
by residential uses as firmly as residential districts are protected from
industrial encroachment.
3. Development standards are based on the best accepted
contemporary practice, rather than on past practices. Contemporary practice
recognizes the need for more flexible regulation than in the past, with more
administrative discretion concerning land development decisions. Review of
development plans is required in many districts to obtain well designed and
properly integrated developments.
4. Uses which would adversely affect adjoining uses or the public
welfare, unless regulated in a particular way and meeting established
standards and criteria, may be allowed as conditional uses subject to review
by the Hearing Examiner.
5. Industrial uses are subject to control by performance
standards. The approach allows potential nuisances to be measured factually
and objectively and regulated accordingly.
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CHAPTER 15.02 DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this code, certain terms or words used herein shall be
interpreted as follows:
The word person includes a firm, association, organization, partnership,
trust, company, or corporation as well as an individual.
The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number
includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
The word shall is mandatory, the word may is permissive.
The word used or occupied includes the words intended, designed, or
arranged to be used or occupied.
The word lot includes the words plot and parcel.
15.02.005 ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE
A use or structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily
incidental and subordinate to, the principal use or structure.
15.02.010 AGRICULTURE
The use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, dairying,
pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, apiaries, and animal and
poultry husbandry, and the necessary accessory uses for storing produce;
provided, however, that the operation of any such accessory use shall be
incidental to that of normal agricultural activities and provided further
that the above uses shall not include the commercial feeding of garbage or
refuse to swine or other animals.
15.02.015 ALLEY OR LANE
A public or private way not more than thirty (30) feet wide affording only
secondary means of access to abutting property.
15.02.020 APARTMENT
A dwelling unit in a multifamily building.
15.02.025 APARTMENT HOUSE (MULTIFAMILY DWELLING)
Any building, or portion thereof, which is designed, built, rented, leased,
let, or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or
residence of three or more families living independently of each other and
doing their own cooking in the said building, and shall include flats and
apartments.
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15.02.030 AUTOMOBILE REPAIR
Includes fixing, incidental body or fender work, painting upholstering,
engine tune-up, adjusting lights, brakes, supply and installing replacement
parts to passenger vehicles and trucks.
15.02.035 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION OR GASOLINE FILLING STATION
A building or lot having pumps and storage tanks where fuels, oils, or
accessories for motor vehicles are dispensed, sold or offered for sale at
retail only; repair service is incidental and no storage or parking space is
offered for rent.
15.02.040 AUTOMOBILE WRECKING OR MOTOR VEHICLE WRECKING
The dismantling or disassembling of motor vehicles or the storage, sale or
dumping of dismantled, partially dismantled, obsolete or wrecked motor
vehicles or their parts.
15.02.045 BASEMENT
That portion of a building between floor and ceiling, which is partly below
and partly above grade, but so located that the vertical distance from grade
to the floor below is less than the vertical distance from grade to ceiling.
15.02.050 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Kent Board of Adjustment created in accordance with RCW 35A.
15.02.055 BOARDING OR LODGING HOME
A dwelling or part thereof, other than a motel or hotel, where lodging with
or without meals, is provided, for compensation for not more than three (3)
persons.
15.02.060 BUILDING
Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls used or intended
to be used for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals or property of
any kind.
15.02.065 BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance from the "grade" to the highest point of the coping of
a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the average height
of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof.
15.02.070 CANOPY
A roof -like projection.
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15.02.075 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The plans, maps, reports which have been adopted by the City Council in
accordance with RCW 35.63 or RCW 35A.
15.02.080 COMBINING DISTRICT
District regulations superimposed on an underlying zoning district which
impose additional regulations for specific uses, and which are valid for a
stipulated time period. Uses permitted by the underlying zone may also be
developed.
15.02.085 COMMON OPEN SPACE
A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water or a combination of land and
water within the site designated for a planned unit development, and
designed and intended primarily for the use or enjoyment of the residents of
such development.
15.02.090 CONDITIONAL USE
A use permitted in a zoning district only after review and approval by the
Hearing Examiner. Conditional uses are such that they may be compatible
only on certain conditions in specific locations in a zoning district, or if
the site is regulated in a certain manner.
15.02.095 CROP AND TREE FARMING
The use of land for horticultural purposes.
15.02.100 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A plan drawn to scale, indicating the proposed use, the actual dimensions
and shape of the lot to be built upon, the exact sizes and locations on the
lot of buildings already existing, if any, and the location on the lot of
the proposed building or alteration, yards, setbacks, landscaping,
off-street parking, ingress and egress, and signs.
15.02.105 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Regulations pertaining to setbacks, landscaping, height, site coverage,
signs, building layout and site design and related features of the land use,
15.02.110 DISTRICT
An area designated by the Kent Zoning Code with specific boundaries in which
lie specific zones which zones are described in the code.
15.02.115 DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY
A detached residential dwelling unit other than a mobile home, designed for
and occupied by one family only.
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15.02.120 DWELLING, TWO FAMILY
A detached residential building containing two dwelling units, designed for
occupancy by not more than two families.
15.02.125 DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY
A residential building designed for or occupied by three or more families,
with the number of families in residence not exceeding the number of
dwelling units provided.
15.02.130 DWELLING UNIT
One room, or rooms connected together, constituting a separate, independent
housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, or rental or lease on a
weekly, monthly, or longer basis, and physically separated from any other
rooms or dwelling units which may be in the same structure or on the same
property and containing independent cooking and sleeping facilities.
15.02.135 FAMILY
A person living alone, or two or more persons customarily living together as
a single housekeeping unit and using common cooking facilities, as
distinguished from a group occupying a hotel, club, boarding or lodging
house.
15.02.140 FENCE - SIGHT OBSCURING
The minimum for a sight -obscuring fence is a chain-link fence with woven
slats in every row or available space of the fence.
15.02.145 FENCE - 100% SIGHT OBSCURING
A fence constructed of solid wood, metal or other appropriate material which
totally conceals subject use from adjoining uses at six (6) feet above the
base of the fence line, at twenty (20) feet from subject property line.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
15.02.150 FRONTAGE, BUILDING OR OCCUPANCY
The length of that portion of a building or ground floor occupancy which
abuts a street, publicly used parking area, or mall appurtenant to said
building or occupancy expressed in lineal feet and fractions thereof.
15.02.155 GARAGE OR CARPORT, PRIVATE
A building, or a portion of a building principally for vehicular equipment
such as automobiles, boats, etc., not more than one thousand (1,000) square
feet in area, in which only motor vehicles used by the tenants of the
building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept.
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15.02.160 GENERAL CONDITIONAL USES
Uses described in Section 15.08.030. Such uses shall be deemed conditional
uses in all districts.
15.02.165 GRADE
The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between
the exterior wall of a building and a point five feet distant from said
wall, or the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground
between the exterior wall of a building and the property line if it is less
than five feet distant from said wall. In case walls are parallel to and
within five feet of a public sidewalk, alley or other public way, the grade
shall be the elevation of the sidewalk, alley or public way.
15.02.170 GROSS FLOOR AREA
The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a building
expressed in square feet and fractions thereof. The floor area of a
building not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable
area under the horizontal projections of the roof or floor above.
15.02.175 GROUNDCOVER
Low growing vegetative materials with a mound or spreading manner of growth
that provides solid cover within two years after planting. (Examples: sod
or seed lawn, ivy, junipers, cotoneaster, etc.) [Amendment - per City
Council action, 8/20/791
15.02.180 GUEST COTTAGE
An accessory, detached dwelling without any kitchen facilities designed for
and used to house transient visitors or non-paying guests of the occupants
of the main building.
15.02.185 HEARING EXAMINER (LAND USE)
A person appointed by the City Administrator to conduct public hearings on
applications outlined in the City ordinance creating the Hearing Examiner,
and who prepares a record, findings of fact and conclusions on such
applications. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
15.02.190 HOME OCCUPATION
Any use customarily carried on within a dwelling by the inhabitants thereof
which use is incidental to the residential use, and not primarily considered
as a business and which complies with the conditions of Section 15.08.040.
15.02.195 HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
An incorporated, nonprofit organization operating under recorded land
agreements through which (a) each lot owner is automatically a member and
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(b) each lot is automatically subject to a charge for a proportionate share
of the common property and (c) a charge if unpaid, becomes a lien against
the property.
15.02.200 HOTEL
Any building containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be
used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are
occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.
15.02.205 INTERIOR COURT
A space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at or above grade level
on a lot and bounded on three or more sides by walls of a building.
15.02.210 JUNK YARD
A place where waste, discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold,
exchanged, stored, baled, cleaned, packed, disassembled, or handled,
including auto and motor vehicle wrecking yards, house wrecking yards,
used -lumber yards and yards for use of salvaged house wrecking and
structural steel materials and equipment.
15.02.215 KENNEL
Any premises on which four (4) or more dogs, which are five -months old or
older are kept.
15.02.220 LANDSCAPING
Vegetative cover including shrubs, trees, flowers, seeded lawn or sod, ivy
and other similar plant material. [Amendment - per City Council action,
8/20/79]
15.02.225 LOT
For the purposes of this code a lot is a parcel of land of at least
sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage, and
area, and to provide such yards and other open spaces as are herein
required. Such lot shall have frontage on an improved public street, or on
an approved private street, and may consist of:
A. A single lot of record;
B. A portion of a lot of record;
C. A combination of complete lots of record, and portions of lots of
record;
D. A parcel of land described by metes and bounds;
provided that in no case of division or combination shall any residual lot
or parcel be created which does not meet the requirements of this code.
15.02.230 LOT, CORNER
A lot abutting upon two (2) or more streets at their intersection, or upon
two (2) parts of the same street, such streets or parts of the same street
forming an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees
within the lot lines.
15.02.235 LOT FRONTAGE
The front of a lot shall be that portion nearest the street. On a corner
lot the front yard shall be considered the narrowest part of the lot that
fronts on a street, except in industrial and commercial zones in which case
the user of a corner lot has the option of determining which part of the lot
fronting on a street shall become the lot frontage. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 3/17/751
15.02.240 LOT LINES
The property lines bounding the lot.
15.02.245 LOT MEASUREMENTS
A. Depth of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between the
foremost points of the side lot lines in front and the rearmost points of
the side .lot lines in the rear.,
B. Width of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between the
side lines connecting front and rear lot lines, provided, however, that
width between side lot lines at their foremost points (where they intersect
with the street line) shall not be less than eighty (80) percent of the
required lot width except in the case of lots on the turning circle of
cul-de-sacs, where eighty (80) percent requirement shall not apply.
15.02.250 LOT OF RECORD
A lot which is part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the County
Assessor, or a lot or parcel described by metes and bounds, the description
of which has been so recorded.
15.02.255 LOT, THROUGH
A lot that has both ends fronting on a street. Either end may be considered
the front.
15.02.260 MOBILE HOME
A factory constructed residential unit with its own independent sanitary
facilities, that is intended for year round occupancy, and is composed of
one or more major components which are mobile in that they can be supported
by wheels attached to their own integral frame or structure and towed by an
attachment to that frame or structure over the public highway under trailer
license or by special permit.
15.02.265 MOBILE HOME PARK
An area under one ownership designed to accommodate ten (10) or more mobile
homes.
15.02.270 MOTEL, INCLUDING HOTEL AND MOTOR HOTEL
A building or group of buildings comprising individual sleeping or living
units for the accommodation of transient guests for compensation.
15.02.275 NATURAL OR NATIVE AREAS
All or portions of a parcel of land undisturbed by development, and
maintained in a manner which preserves the indigenous plant materials.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
15.02.280 NET ACRE
The buildable area after the area of street rights of way has been
subtracted.
15.02.285 NONCONFORMING USE
A use of land or a building or a structure lawfully existing at the time of
adoption of this code, or any amendment thereof, which does not conform with
the use regulations of the district in which it is located on the effective
date of such use regulations.
15.02.290 NURSERY SCHOOL OR DAY CARE CENTERS
Nurseries or day care centers shall mean any type of group day care
programs, including nurseries for children of working mothers, nursery
schools for children under minimum age for education in public schools,
parent cooperative nursery schools, playgroups for preschool children,
programs covering after-school care for school children, provided such
establishment is licensed by the State and conducted in accordance with
State requirements.
15.02.295 OCCUPANCY
The purpose for which a building is used or intended to be used. The term
shall also include the building or room housing such use. Change of
occupancy is not intended to include change of tenants or proprietors.
15.02.300 OFFICIAL MAP
Maps showing the designation, location and boundaries of the various
districts which have been adopted and made a part of this code.
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15.02.305 OPEN GREEN AREA
Landscaped areas and areas of natural or native vegetation. [Amendment -
per City Council action, 8/20/791
15.02.310 ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK
Ordinary high water mark on the Green River, Lake Fenwick, streams, marshes,
and swamps is that mark that will be found by examining the bed and banks
and ascertaining where the presence and action of waters are so common and
usual, and so long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark upon the soil
a character distinct from that of the abutting upland, in respect to
vegetation as that condition exists on the effective date of this Chapter,
or as it may naturally change thereafter: PROVIDED, that in any area where
the ordinary high-water mark cannot be found the ordinary high-water mark
shall be the line of mean high water.
15.02.315 OUTSIDE STORAGE
All or part of a lot which is used for the keeping of materials or products
in an open, uncovered yard or in an unwalled building. Such materials shall
not be for general public consumption or viewing. Such materials shall
include tractors, backhoes, heavy equipment, construction materials and
other similar items which detract from the appearance of the zone in which
they are located. [Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
15.02.320 PARKING SPACE OR PARKING STALL
A parking space is any off-street space intended for the use of vehicular
parking with ingress or egress to the space easily identifiable.
15.02.325 PARKING, TEMPORARY
Parking facilities specifically designed to accommodate not less than 51
vehicles and intended for public use for a period of not more than five (5)
years, subject to annual maintenance review by Engineering Department.
Temporary parking shall not be in lieu of specified off-street parking as
required in Chapter 15.05, Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 1/21/801
15.02.330 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Regulations for the control of "dangerous or objectionable elements" as
defined in Section 15.08.050 subsection A.
15.02.335 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Planned Unit Development is a residential development built under those
provisions of this code which permit departures from the conventional
siting, setback, and density requirements of other sections of this code in
the interest of achieving superior site development, creating open space,
and encouraging imaginative design by permitting design flexibility.
15.02.340 ROADSIDE STAND
A temporary structure designed or used for the display or sale of
agricultural products primarily produced on the premises upon which such a
stand is located.
15.02.345 SHOPPING CENTER
A retail shopping area designed as a unit, which utilizes a common parking
area.
15.02.350 SIGN
Any structure, device, letter, figure, character, poster, picture, trademark
or reading matter which is used or designed to announce, declare,
demonstrate, display or otherwise identify or advertise, or attract the
attention of the public. However, a sign shall not include the following:
A. Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public
officer.
B. Direction, warning, or information sign authorized by federal,
state or municipal authority.
C. The official flag, emblem or insignia of a government, school or
religious group or agency.
D. Memorial plaque or tablet; "cornerstones" indicating the name of a
building and date of construction, when cut or carved into any masonry
surface or when made of bronze or other incombustible material and made an
integral part of the building or structure.
15.02.355 SIGN AREA
The total area of all faces of a sign expressed in square feet. Area is
measured from the outside perimeters (including backup, molding, framing,
decorative scrollwork, etc.). The area of a group of individual mounted
letters or figures shall be the area of the geometric form necessary to
enclose same.
15.02.360 SIGN HEIGHT
The distance from ground level to the highest point on the sign structure.
15.02.365 SIGN, ABANDONED
Any sign which has been deserted and its effective use terminated, and which
no longer fulfills the purpose for which it was constructed.
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15.02.370 SIGNS, ADVERTISING
A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity or service or
entertainment sold or offered elsewhere than on the premises and only
incidently on the premises.
15.02.375 SIGN, BUSINESS
A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or
entertainment conducted, sold or offered on the premises.
15.02.380 SIGN, CANOPY
A sign attached to the underside of a canopy.
15.02.385 SIGN, CONSTRUCTION
A temporary sign placed in advance of occupancy of a building or structure
indicating the name of the building or structure, the architects, the
contractors, and other information regarding the building or structure.
15.02.390 SIGNS, DIRECTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL
A sign designated to guide or direct pedestrians or vehicles.
15.02.395 SIGN, FLASHING
An illuminated sign with action or motion, light or color changes.
15.02.400 SIGN, FREESTANDING
A sign standing directly upon the ground or having one or more supports
standing directly upon the ground, and being detached from any building or
structure.
15.02.405 SIGN, GATE OR ENTRANCE
A sign attached or adjacent to an entrance way of a residential site or
subdivision which identifies the site or subdivision.
15.02.410 SIGN, IDENTIFICATION
A sign used only for the purpose of identifying the occupancy of a building,
structure or property.
15.02.415 SIGN, ILLUMINATED
A sign designed to give forth any artificial light or reflect such light
from an artificial source.
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15.02.420 SIGN, INDIRECTLY ILLUMINATED
Illuminated nonflashing sign whose illumination is derived entirely from an
external artificial source and is so arranged that no direct rays of light
are projected from such artificial source into residences or street.
15.02.425 SIGN, INSTITUTIONAL
A sign used only for the purpose of identifying an institution.
15.02.430 SIGN, OFF -PREMISE
A sign not located on or supported by a structure not located on the same
premises as the business, product, service or activity being identified or
advertised by such sign or an advertising sign.
15.02.435 SIGN, ON -PREMISE
A sign identifying a business, product, service or activity conducted or
sold on the same premises as that on which the sign is located.
15.02.440 SIGN, PAINTED
A sign which is painted on any office, wall, window, fence or structure of
any kind.
15.02.445 SIGN, POLITICAL
A sign advertising a candidate for political office, or a measure scheduled
for election.
15.02.450 SIGN, PORTABLE
A sign which is not permanently affixed to the ground, or to a building or
structure and may be easily moved.
15.02.455 SIGN, PROJECTING
A sign affixed to the exterior wall of a building or structure with the
exposed faces perpendicular to the plane of said wall.
15.02.460 SIGN, ROOF
A sign attached to a building which projects above the structure of the
building. (This definition refers to the architectural unity of a building
or structure.)
15.02.465 SIGN, ROTATING
A sign containing moving parts.
MEW
15.02.470 SIGN, SUBDIVISION
A sign erected and maintained within the boundaries of a recorded
subdivision and indicating the name of the subdivision, the name of the
contractor or subdivider, the name of the owner, or agent, and giving
information, regarding directions, price or terms.
15.02.475 SIGN, TEMPORARY
A sign intended to advertise community or civic projects, construction
projects, real estate for sale or lease or other special events on a
temporary basis.
15.02.480 SIGN, WALL
A sign affixed to the exterior wall of a building or structure with the
exposed face of the sign on a plane parallel to the plane of said wall.
15.02.485 SIGN, WINDOW
A sign painted on, affixed to, or placed in an exterior window with the
exposed face of the sign on a plane parallel to the plane of said window.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
15.02.490 SITE COVERAGE
That portion of a lot covered by buildings or structures.
15.02.495 SLOPE LINE
Defined as perpendicular to the contour lines crossing the property. The
precise bearing or heading of the slope line shall be determined by the
Planning Department.
15.02,500 SPECIAL PERMIT
A permit issued for uses permitted in a district provided such use meets the
standards as required for such use.
15.02.505 STACKING SPACE
The space specifically designated as a waiting area for vehicles whose
pccupant,s will be patronizing a drive-in business. Such space is considered
to be located directly alongside a drive-in window, facility, or entrance
used by patrons and in lanes leading up to and away from the business
establishment.
15.02.510 STRUCTURE
That which is built or constructed; an edifice or building of any kind or
any piece of work composed of parts jointed together in some definite manner
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and includes posts for fences and signs, but does not include mounds of
earth or debris.
15.02.515 STORY
That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor
and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story
shall be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of
the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above. If the finished-Ofloor
level directly above a basement, cellar or unused underfloor spate is more
than six feet above grade as defined herein for more than fifty percent of
the total perimeter or is more than twelve feet above grade is defined
herein at any point, such basement cellar or unused underfloor space shall
be considered as a story.
15.02.520 -STREET
A public way thirty (30) feet or more in right-of-way width which affords a
primary means of access to property.
15.02.525 TOWNHOUSE
Attached one- or two-family dwellings, having no side yard and sharing a
common wall with adjacent dwelling units.
15.02.530 USE
An activity or purpose for which land or premises or a building thereon is
designed, arranged, intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained, let
or leased.
15:02.53.5 VARIANCE
A modification of regulations of this code when authorized by the Board of
Adjustment after finding that the literal application of the provisions of
the code would cause undue and unnecessary hardship in view of certain facts
and conditions applying to a specific parcel of property.
15.02.540 VEGETATIVE AID
Bark mulch, gravel and other nonvegetative materials which promote
vegetative growth by retaining moisture or preventing weeds. These
materials are not a substitute for vegetative cover. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 8/20/791
15.02.545 VETERINARY CLINIC
Any premises to which animals are brought, or where they are temporarily
kept, solely for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of any illness or
injury, which does not have outdoor runs.
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15.02.550 VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Any premises to which animals
kept, solely for the purpose
injury, which may have outdoor
1502.555 VIEW
are brought, or where they are temporarily
of diagnosis or treatment of any illness or
runs.
An unrestricted angle of vision emanating from a location that qualifies as
view property.
15:02.560 VIEW PROPERTY
Any property having a general slope of 20 percent
located immediately upslope of such property for
R1-7.29 R1-9.6, and R1-12 zones and a distance
zones, from the contour line where the slope
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/15/771
15.02.565 YARDS
or more and that property
a distance of 100 feet in
of 200 feet in all other
becomes 20% or greater.
The land unoccupied or unobstructed, from the ground upward, except for such
encroachments as may be permitted by this code, surrounding a building site.
15.02.570 YARD, FRONT
An open space, other than the court, on the same lot with the building,
between the front line of the building (exclusive of steps) and the front
property line and including the full width of the lot to its side line.
15.02.575 YARD, REAR
An open space on the same line with the building between the rear line of
the building (exclusive of steps, porches and accessory buildings) and the
rear line of the lot including the full width of the lot to its side lines.
15.02.580 YARD, SIDE
An open space on the same lot with the building between the side wall line
of the building and the side line of the lot and extending from front yard
to rear yard. No portion of a structure shall project into any side yard
except cornices, canopies, eaves or other architectural features which may
project 2 feet, 0 inches.
15.02.585 ZONING
The regulation of the use of private lands or the manner of construction
related thereto in the interest of achieving a comprehensive plan of
development. Such regulation shall also govern those public and
quasi -public land use and buildings which provide for proprietary -type
services for the community's benefit as contrasted with governmental
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activities. Governmental activities are encouraged to cooperate under these
regulations to secure harmonious city development.
15.02.590 ZONING LOT
A tract of land occupied or to be occupied by a principal building and its
accessory facilities, together with such open spaces and yards as are
required under the provisions of this code, having not less than the minimum
area required by this code for a zoning purpose in the district in which
such land is situated, and having its principal frontage on a public street
of standard width and improvement. A "zoning lot" need not necessarily
coincide with the "record lot" which refers to land designated as a separate
and distinct parcel on a legally recorded subdivision plat or in a legally
recorded deed filed in the records of the County.
15.02.595 ZONING PERMIT
A certificate, issued prior to a building permit, that the proposed use is
in accordance with the requirements and standards of this code.
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CHAPTER 15.03
15.03.010 ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
The various districts hereby established and into which the City of Kent
is divided are designated as follows:
RA
Residential Agricultural
R1-20
Single Family Residential
R1-12
Single Family Residential
R1-9.6
Single Family Residential
R1-7.2
Single Family Residential
MR -D
Duplex Multifamily Residential
MR -G
Garden Density Multifamily Residential
MR -M
Medium Density Multifamily Residential
MR -H
High Density Multifamily Residential
MHP
Mobile Home Park Combining District
PUD
Planned Unit Development
NCC
Neighborhood Convenience Commercial
CC
Community Commercial
DC
Downtown Commercial
CM
Commercial Manufacturing
HC
Highway Commercial
GC
General Commercial
0
Office District
MA
Industrial Agricultural
MI
Industrial Park
M2
Limited Industrial
M3
General Industrial
SU
Special Use Combining District
15.03.020
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
A. The designation, location and boundaries of the various districts
are shown on the Official Zoning Map. Said Official Zoning Map is hereby
adopted and made a part of this code.
B: The Official Zoning Map shall be on file in the Planning Department
Office. Said Map shall be identified by the signature of the City Clerk and
City Attorney and bear the title, "City of Kent Official Zoning Map,
Ordinance 1827".
C. Display Zoning Map. In addition to the Official Zoning Map there
may be a Display Zoning Map which may be used to generally indicate the
various districts, but not to locate precise boundaries.
D. Amendments. If changes are made in the district boundaries or
other matters portrayed by the Official Zoning Map, such changes shall be
entered on the Official Zoning Map after the amendment has been approved by
the City Council. The signature of the City Clerk and the City Attorney
shall be entered on the Official Zoning Map with the ordinance number of the
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amendment. Each amendment shall be filed as part of the Official Zoning
Record.
15.03.030 INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the
Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
A. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of
streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such lines.
B. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines
shall be construed as following such lot lines.
C. Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall
be construed as following city limits.
D. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed
as to be midway between the main tracks.
E. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to
follow such shorelines, and in event of change in the shoreline shall be
construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as
approximately following the center lines of streams, canals, rivers, lakes,
or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines.
F. Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features
indicated in subsections A through E above shall be so construed. Distances
not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map shall be determined by
the scale of the map.
G. Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at
variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other
circumstances not covered by subsections A through E above, the Planning
Director shall interpret the district boundaries.
H. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single
ownership at the time of passage of this code, the Planning Director may
permit the extension of the regulation for either portion of the lot not to
exceed fifty (50) feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion
of the lot.
15.03.040 APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Except as hereinafter otherwise provided;
A. No building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected,
altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, structure or
premises be used, designated or intended to be used for any purpose, or in
any manner other than is included among the uses hereinafter listed as
permitted in the district in which such building, land or premises are
located.
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B. No building or part thereof or structure shall be erected,
reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit
hereinafter designated for the districts in which such building is located.
C. No building or part thereof or structure shall be erected, nor
shall any existing building be altered, enlarged or rebuilt or moved into
any district, nor shall any open space be encroached upon or reduced in any
manner, except in conformity to the yard, building site area and building
location regulations hereinafter designated for the district in which such
building or open space is located.
D. No yard or other open space provided about any building for the
purpose of complying with provisions of this code shall be considered as
providing a yard or open space for any other building; and no yard, or other
open space on one building lot, shall be considered as providing a yard or
open space for a building on any other building lot.
15.03.050 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In their interpretation and application, provisions of
field to be minimum requirements. Where this code
restriction than is imposed or required by other rules
ordinances, the provisions of this code shall control.
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this code shall be
imposes a greater
or regulations or
CHAPTER 15.04 - DISTRICT REGULATIONS
15.04.010 RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL - RA
Purpose: The City has, through its RA and MA zones, the key to assuring
eePu�ficient and attractive growth. It is essential that the City avoid
excessive zoning far in advance of demand.
Rezoning of RA and MA lands to more intensive use shall be predicated upon
the documentation of the need for additional residential, commercial, or
industrial land in Kent. This documentation shall consist of a fiscal
impact analysis showing the other lands already zoned and accessible to
municipal services are not sufficient and/or suitable to accommodate demand
for the proposed uses and that the market demand for the proposed
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. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 1/19/811
A. Principally Permitted Uses
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 single-family dwelling per lot.
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
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.
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5. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to
a permitted use.
0." Conditional Uses
General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. 1 acre.
2. Minimum lot width. 100 feet.
3. Maximum site coverage. 30 percent.
4. Minimum yard requirements.
a. Front yard. 20 feet.
b. Side yard. 15 feet.
C. Rear yard. 20 feet.
d. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot. 20 feet.
5. Hei ht limitation. Two and one-half (2-1/2) stories, not
exceeding thirty-five 5feet.
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.
b. See Chapter 15.08, General and Supplementary Provisions,
for requirements concerning accessory buildings and additional standards.
F. Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
The off-street 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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15.04.020 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Purpose: It is the purpose of these districts to stabilize and preserve low
ensi y, 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 Lot Area
The following single-family residential districts are established:
1. R1-20. 20,000 square feet minimum lot area.
2. R1-12. 12,000 square feet minimum lot area.
3. R1-9.6. 9,600 square feet minimum lot area.
4. R1-7.2. 7,200 square feet minimum lot area.
B. Principally Permitted Uses
1. One single-family dwelling per lot.
2. Crop and tree farming.
C. 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.
D. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a
permitted use, such as garages, carports, minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2. Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3) persons.
3. Customary incidental
provisions of Section 15.08.040.
E. Conditional Uses
home occupations subject to the
General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
F. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot
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a.
RI -20.
20,000
square
feet.
b.
R1-12.
12,000
square
feet.
C. R1-9.6. 9,600 square feet.
d. R1-7.2. 7,200 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width. 70 feet.
3. Maxinnun site coverage. 30 percent.
4. Minimum yard requirements.
a. -Front yard. 20 feet.
b. Side yard. 5 feet.
C. Rear yard. 8 feet.
d. Side yard on flanking street,of corner lot. 15 feet.
5. Height limitation. Two and one-half (2-1/2) stories, not
exceeding, thirty-five, 13151 feet. '
b. Interior yards. Interior yards shall not be computed as part
of the site coverage.
7. Additional standards. See Chapter 15.06, Gemeral and
Supplementary visions, for requirements concerning accessory buildings
and additional standards.
D. Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
H. Off Street Parking
Thetoff-street parking regulations of Chapter 15.05 shall apply.
1. Develppment Plan Review
Development plan review is required when the property to be
developed is classified as viers property.
15.04.030 DUPLEX MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MR -D
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide for a limited
a in population detsity and allow for a greater variety of housing
types by allowing duplex -dwelling units.
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A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. One single-family dwelling per lot.
2. One duplex per lot.
3. 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
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a
permitted use, such as garages, carports, 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.
D. Conditional Uses
General Conditional Uses listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot
a. Single-family dwellings. 7,200 square feet.
b. Duplex (two-family dwelling unit). 8,500 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width
a. Single-family dwelling. 70 feet.
b. Duplex. 80 feet.
3. Maximum site coverage
a. Single-family dwelling. 30 percent.
b. Duplex. 40 percent.
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4. Minimum yard requirements
a. Front yard. 20 feet.
b. Side yard. 5 feet.
C. Rear yard. 8 feet.
d. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot. 15 feet.
5. Height limitation. Two and one-half (2-1/2) stories, not
exceeding thirty-five )) feet.
6. Interior yards. Interior yards shall not be computed as part
of the site coverage.
7. Additional standards. See Chapter 15.198, General and
Supplementary Provisions, or requirements concerning accessory 'buildings
and additional standards.
F. Si ns
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall apply.
N. Development Plan Review
Development plan review is required when the property to be
developed is classified as view property.
15.04.040 GARDEN DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MR -G
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide locations for garden
apartment densities suitable for suburban living.
A. Principally Permitted uses
1. Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings or duplexes.
2. Multiple family dwellings including apartments and townhouses.
3. 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.
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2. Nursery school and day care centers.
C. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a
permitted use, such as garages, carports, minor structures for storage of
personal property.
2. Rooming a-nd boarding of not more than three (3) persons.
3. Customary incidental
provisions of Section 15.08.040.
4. Offices incidental
principally permitted use.
D. Conditional Uses
hone occupations subject to the
and necessary to the conduct of a
General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. Development Standards
1. Single-family dwelling and du lexes. The development
standards of Section 15.04.UZU anL1 Section shall apply.
2. Multifamily dwelling units:
a. Minimum lot. 89500 square feet for the first
two -dwelling units; 2,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
b. Minimum lot width. 80 feet.
C. Density. 16 dwelling units per acre.
d. Maximum site coverage. 45 percent.
e. Minimum yard requirements
i. Front yard. 20 feet.
- ii. 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.
iii. Rear yard. 20 feet.
iv. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot. 15
feet.
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f. Distances between buildings
i. An inner court providing access to double -row
building shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
ii. The distance between principle buildings shall be
at least one-half (1/2) 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. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall
apply. [Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
h. Height limitations. Three (3) stories, not exceeding 40
feet.
i. Additional standards. See Chapter 15.08, General and
Supplementary Provisions, for requirements concerning accessory buildings
and additional standards.
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street 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 off-street 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.
15.04.050 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MR -M
Pu!2o-se It is the purpose of this district to provide for locations for
medium density residential districts suitable for urban-surburban living.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Single-family dwellings and two family dwellings or duplexes.
2. Multiple family dwellings.
3. Crop and tree farming.
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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
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.
use.
4. Offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of a permitted
D. Conditional Uses
General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. Development Standards
1. Sin le -family dwellings and du lexes. The development
standards of Section 15.04.UZU an shall apply.
2. Multifamily dwelling units
a. Minimum lot. 8,500 square feet for the first two
dwelling units; 1,6 square deet for each additional dwelling unit.
b. Minimum lot width. 80 feet.
C. Density. 23 dwelling units per acre.
d. Maximum site coverage. 45 percent.
e. Minimum yard requirements
i. Front yard. 20 feet.
ii. 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.
iii. Rear yard. 20 feet.
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feet.
iv. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot. 15
f. Distances between buildings
i. An inner court providing access to double -rows
building shall be a minimum of twenty 120) feet.
ii. The distance between principal buildings shall be
at least one-half (1f2) the sus 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. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall
apply. [Amendwnt - per City Council action, 8/20/791
h. Height limitation. Three (3) stories, not exceeding
forty (40) feet.
i. Additional standards. See Chapter 15.08, General and
Supplemen,tary P'roiszons, or requirements concerning accessory buildings
and additional standards.
F. Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except for
the front ten (141) feet abutting any public right of way which must be
lafniscaped. No off-street parking is permitted in the required open green
area.
H. Development Plan Reviews
Development plan review is required as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.060 HIGH DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - MR -H
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide for locations for
igq ensity residential districts suitable for urban living.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings or duplexes.
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2. Multiple -family dwellings.
3. 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.
C. Accessory Uses
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.
use.
4. Offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of a permitted
D. Conditional Uses
General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. Development Standards
1. Single-family dwellings and duplexes. The development
standards of Section 15.04.020 and Section lb.MUN Shall apply.
2. Multifamily dwelling units
a. Minimum lot. 8,500 square feet for the first two
dwelling units; 900 square eet for each additional dwelling unit.
b. Minimum lot width. 80 feet.
C. Density. 40 dwelling units per acre.
d. Maximum site coverage. 50 percent.
e. Minimum yard requirements
i. Front yard. 20 feet.
ii. 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.
iii. Rear yard. 20 feet.
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feet.
iv. Side yard on flanking street of corner lot. 15
f. Distances between buildings
i. An inner court providing access to double -row
building shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
ii. The distance between principal buildings shall be
at least one-half (1/2) the sun 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. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall
apply. [Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
h. Height limitation. Four (4) stories, not exceeding 50
feet.
i. Additional standards. See Chapter 15.08, General and
Supplementary Provisions, for requirements concerning accessory buildings
and additional standards.
F. Signs -
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street 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 off-street 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.
15.04.070 MOBILE HOME PARK COMBINING DISTRICT OR MHP
Purpose: This combining district is designed to provide proper locations
or 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.
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A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Mobile home parks.
B. Accessory Uses
1. Service buildings.
2. Storage buildings and storage of recreational vehicles.
3. Recreational buildings.
C. Development Standards
The standards and procedures of the Kent Mobile Home Park Code
shall apply.
15.04.080 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - PUD
Purpose: The purpose of this section is to encourage imaginative design and
The creation of open space in residential developments by permitting greater
flexibility in zoning requirements than is permitted by other sections of
this code. Toward that end, it is the further purpose of this section to:
(1) Preserve or create environmental amenities superior to those
generally found in conventional developments.
(2) Create or preserve usable open space for the enjoyment of the
occupants.
(3) Preserve to the greatest possible extent the natural
characteristics of the land, including topography, vegetation, waterways,
and views.
(4) Encourage development of a variety of housing types.
(5) Provide for maxinum efficiency in the layout of streets,
utility networks and other public improvements.
A. Where Permitted
Planned Unit Development may be permitted in the following
districts:
R1-20
Single
Family
Residential
R1-12
Single
Family
Residential
R1-9.6
Single
Family
Residential
R1-7.2
Single
Family
Residential
MR -D
Duplex
Multifamily Residential
MR -G
Garden
Density
Multifamily Residential
MR -M
Medium
Density
Multifamily Residential
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M -M High Density ftltifamily 1lesidn"M
R1 residential Agricultural
8. Peraritted Uses
1. Residential developoents of all types regardless of the type
of building in v*ich such residence is located; i.e. singl a-famni lay
dwellings, towshouses, duplexes, four-plus, or apartment lis; provided
that all residences are intended for permanent occupancy by their owners or
tenants. This specifically excludes residences for trearsiennts such as
hotels, motels, and travel and mobile trailer parks (recreational vehicle
parks) .
2. Accessory arses specifically designed to meet the needs of the
r+esi desats of the MSD such as schools, churches, and recreation facilities of
a noncommercial nature.
3. In Plan ]grit Developments of ten (10) acres or more,
commercial uses may be permitted. Domnnercial uses stall be limited to time
uses permitted in the Neighbottood Convenience rammercial District.
C. PlartnedUnit Development Superimposed
final approval of .a Planned Unit Development superimposes such
Planned Unit Development on the underlying zone regulations as an exception
U such regulations to the extent that such Planned Unit Development shall
modify and supersede the regulations sof the urA rlyirng zone.
D. Site Acreage Minimum
The rintmum site for a Plarned ]Smit Development shall be three
acres emmpt as provided in Sections 15.04.980 subsection 0 for in -town PW"s.
E. Location
Tlme site shall abut, and the main intaerml street serving the PUD
shall be connected to at least am moor arterial, secorAary arterial or
collector as defined in the Comprehensive Plan.
E. ilelationnsfAl p of this Section to other Sections and Other Urdinances
1. hlinnimwm loft. The minisum lot sine provisions of other
sections of tie zoo,avg arm a are waived in the Planned Unit Development. The
rmRber of dwelling units per net acre permitted in the underlying zone shall
sena as the criteria to determine basic PUD dwellinng unit density.
2. Off-street anti; tiff -street panting shall be provided in a
IND in the saaoe ratio for types of bail di ngs and arses as required in Chapter
15.05 sof this code.
3. Platting reiivmeaats. A PUD shall be exempt from the lot
standards of t� Subdivision rode but other design starrdar+ds shall be
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imposed in the PUD if such standards are not in conflict with the purposes
of this section. A PUD shall specifically comply with the standards for
sidewalks, underground wiring, utilities, street width, and curbs and
gutters. Upon final approval, filing of the PUD shall be in accordance with
the procedures of the Kent Subdivision Code if any lots are to be sold, or
condominiums are developed.
G. Density Standards
1. The basic density shall be the same as permitted by the
underlying zone. The dwelling units per net acre for the residential zones
are as listed below:
a.
RA
1
b.
R1-20
2
c.
R1-12
3.6
d.
R1-9.6
4.5
e.
R1-7.2
6
f.
MR -D
10
g.
MR -G
16
h.
MR -M
23
i .
MR -H
40
2. The Hearing Examiner may recommend and the City Council may
authorize a dwelling unit density not more than twenty (2.0) percent greater
than permitted by the underlying zone following findings that the amenities
or design features which promote the purposes of this section, and listed
below, are provided: [Amendment - per City Council action - 7/2/791
a. A variety of housing types are offered;
b. The need for privacy indoors of each dwelling unit is
recognized and private outdoor dwelling space for each unit is provided;
C. Greenway pedestrian plan is included (trail system);
d. Fifteen (15) percent of the natural vegetation (cluster
of trees) is retained;
e. Advantage is taken of unusual site features such as
views, streams, and/or lakes;
areas.
f. Separation of auto traffic from pedestrian and recreation
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H. Open Space
1. Common open space. Each PUD shall provide not less than
thirty-five (351 percent of the gross land area for common open space which
shall be;
a. Concentrated in large usable areas and designed to
provide either passive or active recreation.
b. If under one ownership, owned and maintained by the
ownership, or
i. Held in common ownership by all of the owners of
the development by means of a home owners association. Such home owners
association shall be responsible for maintenance of the common open space.
In the event that such open space is not maintained in a reasonable manner,
the City shall have the right to provide for the maintenance thereof, and
bill the home owners association accordingly. If unpaid, such bill shall be
a lien against the home owners association; or,
ii. Dedicated for public use, if acceptable to the City
of Kent or other appropriate public agency.
1. Relationship to Adjacent Areas
1. The design of a Planned Unit Development shall take into
account the relationship of the site to the surrounding areas. The
perimeter of the PUD shall be so designed as to minimize undesirable impact
of the PUD on adjacent properties and, conversely, to minimize undesirable
impact of adjacent land use and development characteristics on the PUD.
2. Setbacks from the property line of the PUD area shall be
comparable to or compatible with those of the existing development of
adjacent properties or, if adjacent properties are undeveloped, the type of
development which may reasonably be expected on such properties given the
existing zoning of such properties or the projections of the Comprehensive
Plan. In no event shall such setback be less than ten (10) feet.
J. Application Procedure for Tentative Review and Approval
1. Who ma apply. Any owner or group of owners of contiguous
property acting jointly may submit an application for a Planned Unit
Development.
2. Pre-aeplication conference. Every property owner or developer
who considers developing property in accordance with this planned unit
residential development section is advised and urged to confer with the
Planning Department regarding the provisions of this section as they would
pertain to the property under consideration. This should be done prior to
submitting a formal application and prior to incurring obligations or making
binding commitments in the preparation of plans, surveys, and other data
necessary for the processing of a formal PUD application.
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3. Documentation required with apElication. An application for a
Planned Unit Deve opment shall include the following:
a. Vicinity map showing the location of the site and its
relationship to surrounding areas, including the land use and zoning of both
the site and the surrounding areas.
b. A map of the site drawn to a scale of not less than one
(1) inch representing one hundred (100) feet showing the following:
i. Names and dimensions of streets bounding or
touching the site.
ii. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns.
iii. Existing and proposed topography at contour
intervals not less than five (5) feet in areas having slopes exceeding eight
(8) percent and not less than two (2) feet contour intervals in areas having
slopes less than eight (8) percent.
iv. Proposed buildings, including identification of
types and number of dwelling units in each.
V. Distance between buildings.
vi. Off-street parking facilities.
vii. Location, dimensions, and areas of common open
space.
viii. Tentative routing of domestic water lines, storm
drains, sanitary sewers, electric, telephone, and other utilities.
ix. Such other major features as existing streams,
canals, railroads, rights of way or easements, and shorelines which may
affect or be affected by the proposed Planned Unit Development.
X. Landscape plan showing trees and ground- cover to
be retained as part of full development or trees and groundcover to be
planted as part of the development.
building types.
c.
developer shall
information:
of development.
xi. General architectural rendering of some typical
In addition to the graphic illustrations noted above, the
submit a written statement providing the following
i. Program for development including staging or timing
9K.M
development.
ii. Proposed ownership pattern upon completion of
iii. Basic content of restrictive covenants.
iv. Provisions to assure permanence and maintenance of
common open space through home owners association, condominium development
or other means acceptable to the City,
4. Filing of application. The application for tentative approval
for the PUD shall e ma ao— n a form prescribed by the Planning Department.
Said application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the
public hearing at which time the application shall be heard. [Amendment -
per City Council action, 4/18/771
5. Hearing Examiner public hearing. The Hearing Examiner shall
hold at least one palic hearing on the proposed PUD, and shall give
notice thereof in at least one publication in the local newspaper at least
ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 7/2/791
a. Notice shall be given to all property owners within a
radius of not less than two hundred (200) feet of the exterior boundaries of
the property being subject to the application,
i. The failure of any property owner to receive said
notice of hearing shall not invalidate the proceedings.
6. Hearin2 Examiner recommendation. Following the aforesaid
public hearing, the Hearing xao ner s ma e a report of its findings and
recommendation with respect to the proposed PUD, and shall forward such to
the City Council which shall cover the following points: [Amendment - per
City Council action, 7/2/793
a. Suitability of area for proposed development;
b. Applicable design standards of !Cent Subdivision Code have
been complied with;
C. Reasons for density bonuses as listed in Section
15.04.080 subsection G2;
d, Environmental features have been preserved;
e. All provisions of this section have been met;
f. Time limitations, if any, for the entire development and
specified stages;
g. Development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan; and
Ii. Public purposes have been served.
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7. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation, the City Council shall, at a regular public meeting,
consider said recommendation. Approval, disapproval, or modification of the
tentative plan may be authorized by the City Council. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 7/2/791
K. Final Review and Approval
1. Time limitation. An application for review and approval shall
be filed by the app cant within twelve (12) months of the date on which
tentative approval was given by the City Council. An extension of time may
be requested in writing by the applicant and an extension not exceeding six
(6) months may be granted by the City Council. If application for final
approval is not made within twelve (12) months or within the time for which
an extension has been granted, the plan shall be considered abandoned, and
the development of the property shall be subject to the normal requirements
and limitations of the underlying zone and the Subdivision Code.
2. ApElication. Application shall be made on a form prescribed
by the Planning Department and filed with the Planning Department.
3. Documentation required. The application shall include the
information as required for tentative approval. In addition, information as
required for a final plat in the Kent Subdivision Code, Section 2.3.4, and
detailed plans of individual buildings and groups of buildings shall be
provided. If the PUD is to be developed in stages, sureties shall be
required for the complete PUD.
The various stages or parts of the PUD shall provide the same
proportion of open space and same overall dwelling -unit density as provided
in the final plan.
4. _City Council action. The City Council shall determine that
the final development pan is in compliance with and carries out the
objectives of the tentative plan. The City Council shall approve or
disapprove the final application. The clerk of the City Council shall
thereafter file a copy of the final development plan with the official
records of the City and copies shall be be filed with the Building and
Planning Departments and with the King County Department of Records and
Elections.
If approved, the official zoning map shall be amended to
reflect the PUD by adding PUD following the designation of the underlying
zone.
L. Minor and Major Adjustments
1. If minor adjustments are made following the adoption of the
final development plan, such adjustments shall be approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of a building permit. Minor adjustments are
those which may affect the precise dimensions or siting of buildings, but
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which do not affect the basic character or arrangement of buildings approved
in the final plan, or the density of the development or open space provided.
2. Major adjustments are those which, as determined by the
Planning Director, substantially change the basic design, density, open
space or other similar requirements or provisions.
If the developer wishes to make major changes, submittal of a
revised preliminary plan is necessary.
M. Hearing Examiner Action on Expiration of Time Limits
I. Development of the PUD shall begin within one (1) year from
the date of the final approval of the plan.
2. An extension of time for beginning construction may be
requested in writing by the applicant, and such extension not exceeding six
(5) months may be granted by the Hearing Examiner. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 7/2/791
3. If development does not occur within eighteen (18) months from
the date of approval of the final plan, the Hearing Examiner shall recommend
to the City Council that the PUD be rezoned to its underlying zone.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
N. Building Permits
Building permits shall be issued for construction in PUD's only in
accordance with the final plan as approved by the City Council.
0. "In -Town" Planned Unit Development
1. Purpose: "In -town" PUD's shall be defined as those located in
redeveloping areas as opposed to newly developed areas. In -town PUD's are
provided for in order to allow older areas of the city to redevelop, taking
advantage of the design flexibility permitted by PUD techniques rater than
conventional lot -by -lot development.
Such PUD's shall not be considered spot zones as they are in
conformance with the purposes of the underlying zone.
2. Minimum Area. one-half (1/2) acre.
3. Where and When Permitted. PUD's of one-half (1/2) acre to
three (3) acres may be permitted, w en the owner or his agent demonstrates
and the Hearing Examiner finds: [Amendment - per City Council action,
7/2/791
a. That such PUD would encourage redevelopment of older
in -town areas, which often contain substandard or deteriorating housing;
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b. That larger parcels of land are not available due to
substantial adjacent development; and
C. That such PUD is compatible with any adopted plans for
inner-city redevelopment.
4. Procedures
a. The PUD shall not be developed in stages.
b. Other requirements of this section shall apply including
procedures and requirements for tentative and final approval.
15.04.090 NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL OR NCC
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide small nodal areas
Tor -retail and personal service activities convenient to residential areas
and to provide ready access to everyday convenience goods for the residents
of such neighborhoods.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Any local retail business for the sale of new merchandise,
such as supermarkets, food stores, drugstores, restaurants (excluding
drive-in restaurants), taverns.
2. Personal services such as barber and beauty shops,
launderettes, dry cleaning establishments.
3. Any other retail or personal service use that is determined by
the Planning Director to be of the same general character as the above
permitted local retail businesses or services and is in accordance with the
stated purpose of the district.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
B. Special Permit Uses
The following uses are permitted provided that they conform to the
development standards listed in Section 15.08.020.
1. Gasoline service stations.
2. Churches.
3. Nursery schools and day care centers
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C. accessary uses
Accessory uses and baildings cnstowrily appurtenant to a Vemitted
use, such as i=tdental storsaep facilities.
D. Conditional Uses
Feral Condi ti onal Uses as listed i n SecM on 15.00.030.
L `Development Standards
1. Maisdaum lot. 110,000 square feet.
2. *ax i mum site coverage Forty (40) percent.
3. Front yard. T%er�e vhall be a frsmt yard of apt least fifteen
(15) feet dept
4. Side yard. None, except when abutting a district other than
lam, and then no ess han twenty (20) feet width.
5. hear yard. There shall be a rear yard of at least twenty MI
feet 4epth.
,6. bight limitations. Two stories, trot to exceed thirty-five
1:35) feet.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply..
{Amendment - par City Council avian, 8/20/791
S. Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage areas are ,pmili,bi ted.
,F. Sips
The sin requirements of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
So. Off -Street pas tVOS
1. The .off-street parking requirements of ChApter 15.05 shall
apiy.
2. strut pvtIal any be located in required yards encep't it
areas required to be landscaped.
R. Development Flan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided in Sex: ti on
1_3�69.01.0.
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15.04.100 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OR CC
Purpose: The purpose of this 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
Kent Comprehensive Plan.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Retail establishments, selling primarily new merchandise,
including convenience goods, shopping goods such as "soft lines" (clothing,
shoes) and "hard lines" (hardware, furniture, paint, appliances).
2. Personal services such as barber and beauty shops,
launderettes, dry cleaning establishments, television and radio repair, shoe
repair.
3. Restaurants (excluding drive-in restaurants), taverns.
4. Veterinary clinics when located no closer than one hundred
fifty (150) feet to any residential use, providing the animals are housed
indoors (no outside runs) and the building is soundproofed. Soundproofing
must be'dpsigned by competent acoustical engineers.
5. Branches of financial institutions.
6. Car washes.
7. Nurseries and greenhouses.
8. Commercial recreational facilities including theaters, bowling
alleys, skating rinks, miniature golf.
9. Office uses.
10. Any other use that is determined by the Planning Director to
be the same general character as the above permitted uses and is in
accordance with the stated purpose of the district.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/75]
B. Special Permit Uses
The following uses are permitted provided that they conform to the
development standards listed in Section 15.08.020.
1. Gasoline service stations.
2. Drive-in restaurants.
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3. Churches.
4. Nursery schools and day care centers.
C. Accessory Uses
Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use, such as incidental storage facilities, loading and unloading areas.
D. Conditionally Permitted Uses
1. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
2. Apartments (either by themselves or in conjunction with
commercial uses), and building supply uses.
3. Auto repair facilities. [Amendment - per City Council action,
10/5/75]
E. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. 10,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site coverage. Forty (40) percent.
3. Front yard. There shall be a front yard of at least fifteen
(15) feet dept
4. Side yard. None except when abutting a more restrictive
district, and -t-Tien not less than twenty (20) feet width.
5. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of at least twenty (20)
feet depth.
6. Height limitation. Three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
However, the Planning Director shall be authorized to grant one additional
story in height, if during Development Plan Review, it is found that this
additional story would not detract from the continuity of the area. More
than one additional story may be granted by the Planning Commission.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
8. Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage areas are prohibited.
The sign requirements of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
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G. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except in
areas required to be landscaped.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required as provided in Chapter 15.08.
15.04.110 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL OR DC
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide a place and create
environmental conditions which will encourage the location of business,
civic and recreational activities which will benefit and contribute to the
vitality of a central "downtown" location. Permitted uses should be
primarily pedestrian oriented, and able to take advantage of off-street
parking lots.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Retail establishments, including convenience goods, shopping
goods such as "soft lines" (clothing, variety, shoes) and "hard lines"
(hardware, furniture, appliances).
2. Personal services such as barber and beauty shops,
launderettes, dry cleaning, television and radio repair, shoe repair.
taverns.
3. Restaurants (excluding drive-in restaurants), nightclubs,
4. Professional, administrative and financial offices.
5. Business and technical schools.
6. Recreational uses such as theaters, bowling alleys, dance
halls (must be enclosed).
services.
7. Hotels and motels.
8. Printing establishments, business services such as copy
9. Mortuaries.
10. Any other use that is determined by the Planning Director to
be of the same general character as the above permitted uses and in
accordance with the stated purpose of the district.
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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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
B. Prohibited Uses
Heavy commercial uses permitted in CM, and outdoor storage uses are
prohibited in this district.
C. 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.
D. Accessory Uses
Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use, such as incidental storage facilities, which must be enclosed, and
loading and unloading areas.
E. Conditional Uses
1. Multifamily residential uses. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 4/7/753
2. Commercial parking lots or structures.
3. Railway and bus depots, taxi stands.
4. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
F. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. Minimum lot of record.
2. Maximum site coverage. One hundred (100) percent.
3. Setbacks. None, except as required by landscaping, or if
off-street pa. nig is provided on site, and except when a rear and/or side
yard abuts a residential district, and then a twenty (20) foot rear and/or
side yard shall be required.
4. Height limitation. Four (4) stories or sixty (60) feet.
However, the PTanni-ng Director shall be authorized to grant one additional
story in height, If during Development Plan Review, it is found that this
additional story would not detract from the continuity of the area. More
than one additional story may be granted by the Planning Commission.
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5. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.09 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
The sign requirements of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
H. Off -Street Parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall apply.
I. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.120 COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING OR CM
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide locations for those
types of developments which combine some characteristics of both retail
establishments and industrial operations, heavy commercial and wholesale
uses.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Heavy commercial uses, which often include outdoor storage,
such as lumber yards, trailer and truck rentals, new and used car lots,
building and contractor supply storage yards, body repair shops, auto
repair, car washes.
2. Contractor shops, where most of the work is done on call, and
which do not rely on walk-in trade but some storage or semi -manufacturing
work is done on premise such as carpentry, heating, electrical, glass shops,
printing, publishing, lithographic shops, furniture upholstery, dry
cleaning, exterminators.
3. Outdoor storage such as trucking, transfer, contractor storage
yards.
4. a. Manufacturing uses such as bottling, bakeries (primarily
wholesale) laundry and dyeing, welding shops.
b. Specialty manufacturing such as custom sheet metal.
5. Other retail uses that are deemed to be compatible by the
Planning Director. These uses shall not be convenience or soft line
commercial uses but might include furniture or appliance stores, tire
stores, auto parts, as these are large, non -pedestrian oriented retail
uses. Such uses shall be in accordance with the stated purpose of this
district.
mom
S. Snail scalae light al aaperatians as Bollocks:
stampieg, brazing, testiaag, eiactn mi is assmbly, vW kid srpeatiers
where the building, structmv or to total aperatim does .not encaqms mare
tham lO.W8 squatre feet of avea. dire I9.WQ sileare foot total shall include
,all indoor and outdoor storage ,areas associated with the manufacturing
aeration. Only one 10,OW square fagot manufacturing operation shall be
permitted per #wt.. T - per City Coil action, 5115/781
7. 'Riniawarehortses. [Amendment - per City Council actiarr,
8121
S. Complexes dada irarlvde combinations of uses, including a
mixtyre of offiace, light m rsfacturiaag, storage and commercial uses.
jAmendment - per City Council action. 59'15/78]
9. Restaurants. IBmeadment - per :City Crruncil action, 5/151781
Existing dwel i ings a" be rebui 1 t, repaired and otherwise changed
r tmm&n ecc4pwxy. Accessory uses for eacistiag dwellings 4my be
constmcted. Such uses are games, carports, storage sheds and fences.
jAmenbmt per City Cwwi l .action, 3/17/751
11. Accessory lues
i ►y uses and trOlAings curstrmutrily appurtenant to a permitted
-use such as incidental storage facilities, loading and unloading areas.
C. Special Permit Uses
1. Gasoline service stations.
D. Conditional Uses
1. Offices. Comment per City Ancil action, 5/15/781
2. Light manufactmiaag operations i n aaay buil divag regardless of
size milt prior to June 4, IYM frovided., hymmr, that in the gement it
shoarld become secessaxy to ramr+ild or replace any 9sucb building. then, in
that event, the light manufactrrriang operations permitted under this section
shall mt encompass an area greater than the size of said buil:dirrg ern June
4v 1973. (Amembnent - per City Comacil action, 12/N731
3. gyral Conditional ftes as listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. zeyelg2TIt Standards
1. Minimum lot. 10,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site cover=age. Fifty (50) .cent.
3. Front yard. f=ifteen (15) feet miminim.
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4. Side acrd._ None, except when a side yard abuts a residential
district, and t e -1-i n a twenty (20) foot side yard shall be required.
5. Rear ,acrd. None, except when a rear yard abuts a residential
district, and t ena twenty (20) foot rear yard shall be required.
6. Height limitation. Two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
However, the anningerector shall be authorized to grant one (1)
additional story in height, if during Development Plan Review, it is found
that this additional story would not detract from the continuity of the
area. More than one additional story may be granted by the Planning
Commission.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
8. Outdoor Stora e. Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced for
security and public safe y y a sight -obscuring fence unless determined
through the Development Plan Review that a sight -obscuring fence is not
necessary. Any unfenced outdoor storage areas shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete, cement, or equivalent material to be approved by the City Engineer.
The sign requirements of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off-street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except in
areas required to be landscaped.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.130 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL OR HC
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to provide locations for
commercial and amusement uses that are appropriate to major thoroughfare
highway locations, especially intersections, and are dependent upon
thoroughfare travel. Such areas shall be only located on major
thoroughfares.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. New and used car sales, boat, car and trailer rentals, motels,
hotels, car washes, auto repair, restaurants, taverns.
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2. Commercial recreation facilities such as swimming pools,
bowling alleys,'skating rinks, miniature golf.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
B. Special Permit Uses
1. Gasoline service stations.
2. Drive-in restaurants.
C. Accessory Uses
Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use, such as incidental storage facilities.
D. Conditional Uses
1. Large commercial establishments such as discount stores.
6/21/761 2. Mini -warehouses. [Amendment - per City Council action,
3. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
E. Development Standards
1.- -Minimum lot. 15,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site coverage. Forty (40) percent.
3. Front yard. Twenty-five (25) feet minimum.
4. Side yard. None, except when a side yard abuts a residential
district, and Then a twenty (20) foot side yard shall be required.
5. Rear yard. None, except when a rear yard abuts a residential
district, and then a twenty (20) foot rear yard shall be required.
6. Height limitations. Two stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
However, the Nanning Director be authorized to grant one additional
story in height, if during Development Plan Review, it is found that this
additional story would not detract from the continuity of the area. More
than one additional story may be granted by the Planning Commission.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
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8. Outdoor stora e. Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced for
security and pu is sa ety y 'a ,sight -obscuring fence unless determined
through the Development Plan Review that a sight -obscuring fence is not
necessary. Any unfenced outdoor storage areas shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete, cement, or equivalent material to be approved by�the City Engineer.
F. Signs
The sign requirements of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except in
areas required to be landscaped.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided- in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.140 GENERAL COMMERCIAL OR GC
Purpose: It is the purpose of this district to allow existing "strip" or
uncontained commercial development`to continue as permitted uses while not
expanding these areas as contemporary planning practice recognizes the
undesirable impact such development may have on traffic circulation,
aesthetics, and economic welfare of the community. It is not the intent to
create additional districts of this type nor to enlarge the limits of such
districts.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Retail uses, including convenience goods, shopping goods such
as "soft lines" (clothing, variety, florists, books) and "hard lines"
(hardware, paint, furniture, appliances).
2. Personal services such as barber and beauty shops,
launderette, dry cleaners, television and radio repair, shoe repair.
3. Restaurants, taverns.
4. Commercial uses permitted outright in CM District.
5. Uses permitted outright in HC district.
6, Office uses.
7. Veterinary clinics when located no closer then one hundred
fifty (150) feet to any residential use, providing the animals are housed
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indoors (no outside runs) and the building is soundproofed. Soundproofing
must be designed by competent acoustical engineers.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, - 3/17/751
B. Special Permit Uses
The following uses are permitted provided that they conform to the
development standards listed in Section 15.08.020.
1. Gasoline service stations.
2. Drive-in restaurants.
3. Nursery schools and day care centers.
4. Churches.
C. Accessory Uses
Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use such as incidental storage facilities.
D. Conditional Uses
1. Printing and publishing establishments, and accessory uses and
buildings customarily appurtenant to such use. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 6/21/76]
6/21/767 2. Mini -warehouses. [Amendment - per City Council action,
3. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030
E. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. 10,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site coverage. Forty (40) percent.
3. Front yard. There shall be a front yard of at least twenty
(20) feet dept
4. Side yard. None, except when a side yard abuts a residential
district, and ten a twenty (20) foot side yard shall be required.
5. Rear yard. None, except when a rear yard abuts a residential
district, and then enty (20) foot rear yard shall be required.
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6. Height limitations. Two (2) stories or thirty-five (35)
feet. However,t- a Planning —Director shall be authorized to grant one
additional story in height, if during Development Plan Review, it is found
that this additional story would not detract from the continuity of the
area. More than one additional story may be granted by the Planning
Commission.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
8. Outdoor stora e. Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced for
security and pucety�y a sight -obscuring fence unless determined
through the Development Plan Review that a sight -obscuring fence is not
necessary. Any unfenced outdoor storage areas shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete, cement, or equivalent material to be approved by the City Engineer.
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except in
areas required to be landscaped.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.150 PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE DISTRICT OR 0
Purpose: It is the purpose of this 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.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Medical and dental offices.
2. Administrative and professional offices such as lawyers,
engineers, real estate, accountants, financial offices such as banks,
savings and loan institutions, insurance offices.
3. Veterinary clinics when located no closer than one hundred
fifty (150) feet to any residential use, providing the animals are housed
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indoors (no outside runs) and the building is soundproofed. Soundproofing
must be designed by competent acoustical engineers.
4. Schools and studios for art, crafts, photography, music, dance.
5. Any other use that is determined by the Planning Director to
be of the same general character as the above permitted uses.
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. [Amendment - per
City Council action, 3/17/75
B. Accessory Uses
Incidental sales and services, such as restaurants, pharmacies and
retail sales to serve occupants and patrons of permitted uses, when
conducted within the same building, provided there is no exterior display or
advertising.
C. Conditional Uses
1. Multifamily development over office uses and multifamily
developments (apartments and townhouses).
2. Mortuaries.
3. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
4. Retail sales as follows:
As part of a planned development where at least fifty (50)
percent of the total development is for office use.
Drive-in restaurants, service stations, drive-in cleaning
establishments and other similar retail establishments are not permitted.
D. 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.
E. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. 10,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site coverage. Thirty (30) percent.
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3. Front yard. Setback twenty-five (25) feet minimum.
4. e ard. None, except abutting a residential district and
then twenty (2SidPeet
minimum.
5. Rear yard. None, except abutting a residential district and
then twenty (2feet.
6. Height limitations. Three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
G. Off -Street Parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall apply.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.160 INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURAL OR MA
Purpose: The City has, through its RA 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 RA and MA lands to more intensive use shall be predicated upon
the documentation of the need for additional residential, commercial, or
industrial land in Kent. This documentation shall consist of a fiscal
impact analysis showing the other lands already zoned and accessible to
municipal services are not sufficient and/or suitable to accommodate demand
for the proposed uses and that the market demand for the proposed
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. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 1/19/811
A. Principally Permitted Uses
1. Agricultural uses, including any customary agricultural
building and structure, and such uses as livestock ranges, animal husbandry,
field crops, tree crops, nurseries, greenhouses, and other agricultural
occupations.
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2. Storage, warehousing, processing and conversion of
agricultural, dairy and horticultural products, but not including
slaughtering or meat packing.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
B. Accessory Uses
Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use, such as:
1. Farm dwellings appurtenant to a principal agricultural use for
the housing of farm owners, operations or employees, but not accommodations
for transient labor.
2. Guest houses, not rented or otherwise conducted as a business.
3. Roadside stand not exceeding four hundred (400) square feet in
floor area exclusively for agricultural products grown on the premise.
C. Conditional Uses
1. General uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
2. Boarding kennels, breeding establishments.
3. Veterinary clinics and veterinary hospitals.
D. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. One (1) acre.
2. Maximum site coverage. Fifty (50) percent.
3. Front yard. There shall be a front yard of at least thirty
(30) feet dept
a. For properties abutting on West Valley Highway, the
frontage on West Valley Highway shall be considered the front yard.
4. Side yard. An aggregate side yard of thirty (30) feet shall
be provided.mom— 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.
5. Maximum height. Two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
Beyond this height, to a height not greater than either four (4) stories or
sixty (60) feet, there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
additional foot of building height.
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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.
6. Additional Setbacks
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 MA 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 Kent
Comprehensive Plan. Such transitional conditions shall not exist where the
separation includes an intervening use such as river, railroad mainline,
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 herein
defined, a yard of not less than fifty (50) feet shall be provided.
7. Setbacks, Green River. Industrial development in the MA
district abutting the Green Iver or Russell or Frager Roads where such
roads follow the river bank) shall set back from the ordinary high water
mark of said river a minimum of two hundred (200) feet. Such setbacks are
in accordance with the Kent Comprehensive Plan and are in accordance with
the high quality of site development required for the industrial parks area
of the City, which MA areas are designated to become in the Kent
Comprehensive Plan, and in accordance with the State Shoreline Management
Act of 1971, and shall be no more restrictive than, but as restrictive as,
said Shoreline Management Act.
8. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
9. Outdoor stora e. (Industrial Uses) Outdoor storage shall be
at the rear o a principally permitted structure and shall be completely
fenced.
E. LM
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
F. Off -Street Parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall apply.
G. Performance Standards
apply.
The performance standards as provided in Section 15.08.050 shall
IME
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval
15.09.010.
is required, as provided in Section
15.04.170 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT OR M1
Pu oseose: The purpose of this district is to provide an environment
exclusively for and conducive to the development and protection of a broad
range of industrial activities including modern, large scale administrative
facilities, research institutions and specialized manufacturing
organizations, all of a nonnuisance type. 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.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
The following list is illustrative of the types of permitted uses
and is not intended to be exclusive.
1. Manufacturing, processing, assembling and packaging of
articles, products or merchandise from previously prepared natural or
synthetic materials, including but not limited to asbestos, bristles, bone,
canvas, cellophane and similar synthetics, chalk, clay (pulverized only,
with gas or electric kilns), cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass
(including glass finishing), graphite, hair, horn, leather, paints (except
boiling processes), paper, paraffin, plastic and resins, precious or
semiprecious metals or stones, putty, pumice, rubber, shell, textiles,
tobacco, wire, wood, wool and yarn.
2. Manufacturing, processing, treating, assembling, and packaging
of articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared ferrous,
nonferrous or alloyed metals (such as bar stock sheets, tubes, and wire and
other extrusions), including light foundary casting and forging operations
and other forming operations.
3. Printing, publishing and allied industries, including such
processes as lithography, etching, engraving, binding, blueprinting,
photocopying, film processing, and similar operations or activities.
4. Manufacturing, processing, blending, and packaging of the
following:
Drugs, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and cosmetics.
b. Food and kindred products, such as confectionary
products, chocolate, cereal breakfast foods, bakery products, paste
products, fruits and vegetables, beer, beverages (except fermenting and
distilling), prepared food specialities (such as coffee, dehydrated and
instant foods, extracts, spices and dressings) and similar products.
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c. Dairy products and by-products, such as milk, cream,
cheese, and butter; including the processing and bottling of fluid milk and
cream and wholesale distribution.
5. Warehousing and distribution facilities and the storage of
goods or products, except for those goods or products specifically described
as permitted to be stored only as conditional uses in the M3 District.
6. Crop and tree farming.
7. Administrative or executive offices which are part of a
predominant industrial operation.
8. Scientific research, testing and experimental development
laboratories.
9. Establishments engaged in electronic, automotive, aerospace,
missile, airframe, or related manufacturing and assembly activities,
including precision machine shops producing parts, accessories, assemblies,
systems, engines, major components, and whole electronic or electrical
devices, automobiles, aircraft, missiles, aerospace, or underwater vehicles,
or similar products, including research and test facilities, but
specifically excluding explosive fuels and propellants.
10. Manufacturing, processing, assembling and packaging of
precision components and products; including precision machine shops for
products such as radio and television equipment; business machine equipment;
home appliances; scientific, optical, medical, dental, and drafting
instruments; photographic and optical goods; phonograph records and
prerecorded audio-visual tape; measurement and control devices; sound
equipment and supplies; personal accessories, and products of similar
character.
11. Headquarter offices of industrial operations.
12. Other similar uses which the Planning Director finds
compatible with the Principally Permitted Uses described herein; consistent
with the purpose and intent of the M1 District and not of a type to
adversely affect the use of adjoining properties.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
B. Accessory Uses
The following are the accessory uses permitted in the M1 District.
1. Limited repair operations for products described as
Principally Permitted Uses and commercial sales and service incidental to a
CR
Principally Permitted Use, provided such operations are housed as a part of
the building or buildings comprising the basic operation.
2. Dwelling units, limited to not more than one 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.
3. Employee recreation facilities and play areas.
4. Restaurant, cafe or cafeteria operated in conjunction with a
Principally Permitted Use for the convenience of persons employed on the
premises.
5. Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not
to exceed the duration of such construction.
6. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to
a Principally Permitted Use.
C. Conditional Uses
The following are the types of conditional uses permitted in the M1
District, subject to approval by the Hearing Examiner. The list of
Conditional Permitted Uses is illustrative of the types of uses which shall
be permitted and is not intended to be exclusive. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 7/2/79]
1. Any Principally Permitted Use whose operations are
predominately conducted out-of-doors rather than completely enclosed within
a building.
2. Any type of Principally Permitted Use whose operations are
predominantly for the repair of products described rather than the
manufacturing or processing of such products.
3. Commercial office, retail and service type uses which are
intended primarily to serve the needs of the M1 District, are compatible
with the permitted types of industrial uses and will not interfere with the
orderly development of the industrial area. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 3/17/751
The following types of uses are suggested as inclusive but not
necessarily exclusive of the types of uses that may be permitted:
Office: Real estate, lawyers, engineers, accountants, land
surveyors, dis—patc —offices, credit unions and insurance type offices.
Retail: Barber shops, branch banks, auto services (car
wash, auto repay and body repair shops, gasoline stations), truck and auto
rental and sales, electric motor repair, electronic equipment repair and
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sales, forklift repair and sales, and other retail uses which serve the
needs of the M1 District.
4. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
5. Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural goods.
6. Carloading and distribution facilities, rail -truck transfer
stations.
7. Warehousing with retail sales.
5/17/761 8. Manufacturing of paint. [Amendment - per City Council action,
D. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. One (1) acre.
2. Maximum site coverage. Sixty (60) percent.
3. Yards
a. FFronntacrd. The front yard shall be twenty (20) percent
of the lot depth.egardar Tess of lot size the yard depth need not be more
than sixty-five (65) feet.
i. For properties abutting on West Valley Highway, the
frontage on West Valley Highway shall be considered the front yard.
b. Side yard on flankin street of corner lot. The side
yards on the flanking street of a corner lot Shall e twenty percent of
the lot width but need not be more than fifty (50) feet in width.
C. Side yards. The side yards shall have an aggregate width
of ten (10) percent of—t-e -Tot width, but the aggregate width shall not be
more than forty (40) feet. There shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet on
each side.
d. -Reary�ard. None required except as may be required by
other setback provisionsion his section.
4. Yards, transitional conditions. Transitional conditions shall
exist when an Industrial Park, Ml Disfr�ict, adjoins a residential district
containing a density of two (2) dwelling units or more per acre or a
proposed residential area indicated on the Kent Comprehensive Plan. Such
transitional conditions shall not exist where the separation includes
intervening use such as river, freeway, railroad mainline, 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 herein defined, a yard of not less
than fifty (50) feet shall be provided.
EK-t.m
5. Setbacks, Green River. Development in the Ml District
abutting the Green River for Russell or Frager Roads where such roads follow
the river bank) shall set back from the ordinary high water mark of said
river a minimum of two hundred (200) feet. Such setbacks are in accordance
with the State Shoreline Management Act of 1971, and shall be no more
restrictive than, but as restrictive as, said Shoreline Management Act.
6. 'Height limitations. Two (2) stories or thirty-five (35)
feet. Beyond tis height, to a height not greater than either four (4)
stories or sixty (60) feet, there shall be added one additional foot of yard
for each one foot of additional building height. The Planning Director
shall be authorized to approve one additional story, provided such height
does not detract from the continuity of the industrial area, and may impose
such conditions as may be necessary to reduce any incompatibility with
surrounding uses. Any additional height increase may be granted by the
Planning Commission.
7. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
8. Enclosure of activities. Predominant activities and
operations shall be completely enclosea enclosewithin buildings or structures,
except for customary appurtenances, such as loading and unloading areas, or
where special conditions exist as a result of a conditional use public
hearing. The Planning Director shall be authorized to determine the
reasonable application of this provision in cases of operational hardship or
other showing of uncommon circumstances.
9. Outside storaa or o erations yard. Outside storage or
operations yards shall e con ane othe area to the rear of the principal
building or the rear two-thirds (2/3) of the property and reasonably
screened from view from any property line by appropriate walls, fencing,
earth mounds, or landscaping. Outside storage exceeding a height of fifteen
(15) feet shall be so placed on the property as to not detract from the
reasonably accepted appearance of the district.
10. Loading areas. Loading areas must be located in such a manner
that no loading, unloading and/or maneuvering of trucks associated therewith
takes place on public rights of way.
11. Multitenant buildings. Multitenant buildings shall be
permitted.
12. Improvement and maintenance of yards and open space. All
required yards, parking areas, storage' areas, operations yards -7-5-53 other
open uses on the site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner
appropriate for the district at all times. The Planning Director shall be
authorized to reasonably pursue the enforcement of these provisions where a
use is in violation and to notify the owner or operator of the use in
writing of such noncompliance. The property owner or operator of the use
shall be given a reasonable length of time to correct the condition.
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E. LM
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
F. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Those areas not required to be landscaped may be used for
off-street parking.
G. Performance Standards
The performance standards as provided in Section 15.08.050 shall
apply.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required, as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.180 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OR M2
Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide areas suitable for a
Broad range of industrial activities whose characteristics are of a light
industrial nature. The permitted uses are similar to those of the
Industrial Park District but the development standards are not as
restrictive. However, development standards are aimed at maintaining an
efficient and desirable industrial area.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
The following list is illustrative of the types of permitted uses
and is not intended to be exclusive.
1. Manufacturing, processing, assembling, and packaging of
articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared natural or
synthetic materials, including but not limited to asbestos, bristles, bone,
canvas, cellophane, and similar synthetics, chalk, clay (pulverized only,
with gas or electric kilns), cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass
(including glass finishing), graphite, hair, horn, leather, paints (except
boiling processes), paper, paraffin, plastic and resins, precious or
semiprecious metals or stones, putty, pumic, rubber, shell, textiles,
tobacco, wire, wood, wool and yarn.
2. Manufacturing, processing, treating, assembling, and packaging
of articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared ferrous,
nonferrous or alloyed metals (such as bar stock sheets, tubes, and wire and
other extrusions), including light foundry casting and forging operations
and other forming operations.
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3. Printing, publishing and allied industries, including such
processes as lithography, etching, engraving, binding, blueprinting,
photocopying, film processing, and similar operations or activities.
4. Manufacturing, processing, blending and packaging of the
following:
a. Drugs, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and cosmetics.
b. Food and kindred products, such as confectionary
products, chocolate, cereal breakfast foods, bakery products, paste
products, fruits and vegetables, beer, beverages (except fermenting and
distilling), prepared food specialities (such as coffee, dehydrated and
instant foods, extracts, spices and dressings), and similar products.
C. Dairy products and by-products, such as milk, cream,
cheese, and butter; including the processing and bottling of fluid milk and
cream and wholesale distribution.
5. Warehousing and distribution facilities and the storage of
goods or products including rail -truck transfer facilities.
6. Crop and tree farming.
7. Administrative or executive offices which are part of a
predominant industrial operation.
8. Scientific research, testing, and experimental development
laboratories.
9. Establishments engaged in electronic, automotive, aerospace,
missile, airframe, or related manufacturing and assembly activities,
including precision machine shops producing parts, accessories, assemblies,
systems, engines, major components, and whole electronic or electrical
devices, automobiles, aircraft, missiles, aerospace, or underwater vehicles,
or similar products, but specifically excluding explosive fuels and
propellants.
10. Manufacturing, processing, assembling and packaging of
precision components and products; including precision machine shops for
products such as radio and television equipment, business machine equipment,
home appliances; scientific, optical, medical, dental, and drafting
instruments, photographic and optical goods, phonograph records and
prerecorded audio visual tape, measurement and control devices, sound
equipment and supplies, personal accessories, and products of similar
character.
11. Headquarter offices of industrial operations.
12. Warehousing with retail sales.
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13. Other similar uses which the Planning Director finds
compatible with the Principally Permitted Uses described herein; consistent
with the purpose and intent of the M2 District and not of a type to
adversely affect the use of adjoining properties.
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/75]
B. Accessory Uses
The following are the accessory uses permitted in the M2 District:
1. Limited repair operations for products described as
Principally Permitted Uses and commercial sales and service incidental to a
Principally Permitted Use, provided such operations are housed as a part of
the building or buildings comprising the basic operations.
2. Dwelling units, limited to not more than one 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.
3. Employee recreation facilities and play areas.
4. Restaurant, cafe, or cafeteria operated in conjunction with a
Principally Permitted Use for the convenience of persons employed on the
premises.
5. Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not
to exceed the duration of such construction.
6. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to
a Principally Permitted Use.
C. Conditional Uses
The following are the types of conditional uses permitted in the M2
District, subject to approval by the Hearing Examiner. The list of
Conditionally Permitted Uses is illustrative of the types of uses which
shall be permitted and is not intended to be exclusive. [Amendment - per
City Council action, 7/2/791
1. Any Principally Permitted Use whose operations are
predominantly conducted out-of-doors rather than completely enclosed within
a building.
2. Any type of Principally Permitted Use whose operations are
predominantly for the repair of products described rather than the
manufacturing or processing of such products.
3. Commercial office, retail and service type uses which are
intended primarily to serve the needs of the M2 District, are compatible
with the permitted types of industrial uses or will not interfere with the
orderly development of the industrial area.
The following types of uses are suggested as inclusive but not
necessarily exclusive of the types of uses that may be permitted.
Office: Real estate, lawyers, engineers, accountants, land
surveyors, dispatchoffices, credit unions and insurance -type offices.
Retail: Barber shops, branch banks, auto services (car
wash, auto repair and body repair shops, gasoline stations), truck and auto
rental and sales, electric motor repair, electronic equipment repair and
sales, forklift repair and sales, and other retail uses which serve the
needs of the M2 District.
4. General Conditional Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
5. Principally Permitted Uses in the M3 District.
6. Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural goods.
5/17/761 7. Manufacturing of paint. [Amendment - per City Council action,
D. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. 20,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site coverage. Sixty-five (65) percent.
3. Yards
a. Front yard. The front yard shall be fifteen (15) percent
of the lot depth.eg�dTar ess of lot size, the yard depth need not be more
than forty-five (45) feet.
b. Side yard on flankingstreet of corner lot. The side
yard on the flanking street of a corner lot shall e fiftee-n--TM percent of
lot width but need not be more than thirty-five (35) feet in width.
C . Side ar�d. The side yards shall have an aggregate width
of ten (10) percent of the lot width, but the aggregate width need not be
more than thirty (30) feet. There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet on
each side.
d. Rear yard. None except as may be required by
transitional conditions.
4. Yards, transitional conditions. Transitional conditions shall
exist when an M2 District adjoins a residential district containing a
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density of two (2) dwelling units or more per acre or a proposed residential
area indicated on the Kent Comprehensive Plan. Such transitional conditions
shall not exist where the separation includes intervening use such as river,
freeway, railway mainline, major topographic differential or other similar
conditions; or the industrial properties face on a limited access surface
street on which the housing does not face. When transitional conditions
exist as herein defined, a yard of not less than fifty (50) feet shall be
provided.
5. Height limitation. Two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
Beyond this height, to a Neigh not greater than either four (4) stories, or
sixty (60) feet there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
one foot of additional building height.
The Planning Director shall be authorized to approve one
additional story, provided such height does not detract from the continuity
of the industrial area, and may propose such conditions as may be necessary
to reduce any incompatibility with surrounding uses. Any additional height
increases may be granted by the Planning Commission.
6. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
7. Outside storage. Outside storage or operation yards shalt be
confined to the area to t e rear of a line which is an extension of the
front wall of the principal building and shall be reasonably screened from
view from any street by appropriate walls, fencing, earth mounds, or
landscaping.
8. Loading areas. Loading areas must be located in such a manner
that no loading, unloa- is g and/or maneuvering of trucks associated therewith
takes place on public rights-of-way.
9. Multitenant buildings. Multitenant buildings shall be
permitted.
10. Improvement and maintenance of yards and open areas. All
required yards, parking areas, storage areas, operations yards, and other
open uses on the site shall be improved as required by these regulations and
shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner appropriate for the
district at all times. The Planning Director shall be authorized to
reasonably pursue the enforcement of these provisions where a use is in
violation and to notify the owner or operator of the use in writing of such
noncompliance. The property owner or operator of the use shall be given a
reasonable length of time to correct the condition.
E. Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
F. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Those areas not required to be landscaped may be used for
off-street parking.
G. Performance Standards
The performance standards as provided in Section 15.08.050 shall
apply.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.190 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OR M3
Purpose: The purpose of this 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 are discouraged from locating in this district.
A. Principally Permitted Uses
The description of Principally Permitted Uses is illustrative of
the types of uses which shall be permitted in the M3 District and is not
intended to be exclusive.
1. Administrative or executive offices which are part of a
predominant industrial operation.
2. Scientific research, testing, and experimental development
laboratories conducted in conjunction with a Principally Permitted Use.
3. Manufacturing, processing, assembling and packaging of
articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared natural or
synthetic materials, including but not limited to asbestos, bristle, bone,
canvas, cellophane and similar synthetics, chalk, clay, leather, paints,
paper, paraffin, plastics and resin, precious and semiprecious stones,
putty, pumice, rubber, shell, textiles, tobacco, wire, wood, wool, and yarn.
4. Manufacturing, processing, treating, assembling and packaging
of articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared ferrous,
nonferrous or alloyed metals, excluding predominantly drop forge and drop
hammer operations.
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5. Printing, publishing and allied industries, including such
processes as lithography, etching, engraving, binding, blueprinting,
photocopying, film processing and similar operations or activities.
6. Manufacturing, processing, blending and packaging of products
such as the following:
a. Drugs, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and cosmetics.
b. Soaps, detergents, and other basic cleaning and cleansing
preparations.
C. Plastics and synthetic resins.
d. Synthetic and natural fiber and cloth.
e. Prepared and basic food, beverage and kindred products,
including ice manufacture and storage and cold storage plants, but excluding
meat and seafood products.
f. Plywood, composition wallboard and similar structural
wood products.
g. Nonmetallic mineral products such as abrasives, asbestos,
chalk, pumice and putty.
h. Heat resisting or structural clay or cement products
(brick, tile, pipe) or porcelain products (bath fixtures, tanks).
i. Machinery and heavy machine tool equipment for general
industry and mining, agriculture, construction, or service industries.
j. Transportation machinery and equipment, such as motor
vehicles, aircraft, trucks and trailers, mobile homes, boats, missiles,
railroad rolling stock, and other transportation -oriented apparatus, but
excluding explosive fuels and propellants.
k. Business and domestic machinery, equipment and supplies.
7. Basic wood processing, including such operations as sawmills,
planing mills, and the primary preserving, veneering or laminating of wood.
8. Alcoholic beverage processes, such as distilling and
fermenting.
9. Machine shops and specialty job shops.
10. Warehousing and distribution facilities (this may include
limited retail sales) and the storage of goods and products, except for
those goods or products specifically described as permitted to be stored as
Conditional Uses. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
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11. Contractors' service yards and shops and construction
suppliers.
12. Truck storage yards.
13. Enameling, galvanizing, painting, electroplating.
14. Public utility service yards and shops and major public
utility facilities, including steam electric generating stations, electric
transmission substations and attendant microwave facilities incorporated as
part of such uses.
15. Transportation and transit terminals, including repair and
storage facilities and rail -truck stations, except classification yards in
the category of "hump yards".
16. Crop and tree farming.
17. The reasonable expansion or evolution of a legally established
use whose expanded or altered sphere of activity may include uses normally
considered M1 and M2 types of operations, whose standards of operation shall
not be affected by the reasonable level of performance expected in the M3
district.
18. Other similar uses which the Planning Director finds
compatible with the Principal Permitted Uses described herein, and
consistent with the purpose and intent of the M3 District.
5/17/761 19. Manufacturing of paint. [Amendment - per City Council action,
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.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
B. Accessory Uses
1. Limited repair operations for products described as
Principally Permitted Uses and commercial sales and service incidental to a
Principally Permitted Use, provided such operations are housed as a part of
the building or buildings comprising the basic operations.
2. Dwelling units, limited to not more than one per
establishment, for security or maintenance personnel and their families,
when located on the premises where they are employed in such capacity.
3. Employee recreation facilities and play areas.
4. Restaurant, cafe, or cafeteria operated in conjunction with a
Principally Permitted Use for the convenience of persons employed on the
premises.
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5. Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not
to exceed the duration of such construction.
6. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to
a Principally Permitted Use.
C. Conditional Uses
The following are the types of conditional uses permitted in the M3
District, subject to approval by the Hearing Examiner. The list of
conditional uses is illustrative of the types of uses which shall be
permitted and not intended to be exclusive. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 7/2/797
1. Manufacture of such types of basic materials as follows:
a. Gum and wood chemicals and fertilizers, and basic
industrial organic and inorganic chemicals or products such as alkalies and
chlorine, industrial, and liquid petroleum, gases, cellophane, coal tar
products, dyes and dye products, impregnated products, tanning compounds,
and glue and gelatin.
b. Hydraulic cement, concrete, gypsum, lime, carbon, carbon
black, graphite, coke, glass, and similar products.
2. Manufacture of products such as the following:
a. Paints, varnishes, turpentine, lacquers, enamels, and
similar products.
b. Ammunition, explosives, fireworks, matches, photographic
film, missile propellants, and similar combustibles.
C. Rubber from natural, synthetic, or reclaimed materials.
d. Paving and roofing materials or other products from
petroleum derivatives.
3. Refining of materials such as petroleum and petroleum
products, metals and metal ores, sugar, and fats and oils.
4. Distilling of materials such as bone, coal, coal tar, coke,
wood, and other similar distillates.
5. Heavy metal processes, such as ore reduction or smelting,
including blast furnaces, and including drop forging, drop hammering, boiler
plate works, and similar heavy metal operations.
a. Asphalt batching plants.
b. Concrete mixing and batching plants, including ready -mix
concrete facilities.
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c.Rock crushing plants and aggregate dryers.
d. Sandblasting plants.
G. Animal and food processing, including the following and
similar operations:
a. fanning, dressing, and finishing of hides, skins, and
furs.
b. Meat and seafood products packaging, freezing, curing,
canning and processing.
C. Nitrating of cotton and other materials.
d. Rendering of animal grease or tallow, fish oil, and
similar materials.
e. Slaughtering, stockyard, feed lot, dairy, and similar
,operations.
f. Pickling and brine curing processes.
g. Wholesale produce markets.
7. Salvage, wrecking, and disposal activities, including the
following and similar operations:
a. Automobile and building wrecking and salvage.
b. Salvage of industrial waste materials, such as metal,
paper, glass, rag, and similar materials.
C. Sewage disposal and treatment plants.
d, ice► and sump operations for such uses as rubbish,
garbage, trash, an other liquid and solid wastes.
S. Storage of the following kinds of goods:
a. Hulk storage of oil, gas, petroleum, butane, propane,
liquid petroleum gas, and similar products, and balk stations and plants.
b. Used wilding materials, mover's equipment, relocated
buildings, impounded vehicles, and similar materials.
C. Explosives or fireworks, except where incidental to a
Principally Pemitted Use.
d. fertilizer or manure.
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9. Commercial office, retail and service -type uses which are
intended primarily to serve the needs of the M3 District, are compatible
with the permitted types of industrial uses or will not interfere with the
orderly development of the industrial area.
The following types of uses are suggested as inclusive but not
necessarily exclusive of the types of uses that may be permitted:
Office: Real estate, lawyers, engineers, accountants, land
surveyors, dispatc-offices, credit unions, and insurance -type offices.
Retail: Barber shops, branch banks, auto services (car
wash, auto repai— a d body repair shops, gasoline stations), truck and auto
rental and sales, electric motor repair, electronic equipment repair and
sales, forklift repair and sales, and other retail uses which serve the
needs of the M3 District.
10. General Uses as listed in Section 15.08.030.
11. Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural goods.
D. Development Standards
1. Minimum lot. 15,000 square feet.
2. Maximum site coverage. Seventy-five (75) percent.
3. Yards
a. Front yard. The front yard shall be ten (10) percent of
the lot depth. Reg_a_raT_e_ss__oT lot size, the yard depth need not be more than
thirty-five (35) feet.
b. Side yard on the flanking street of a corner lot. The
side yard on the flanking street of a corner lot Shall e at least ten (10)
percent of the lot width unless the ten (10) percent figure would result in
a side yard of greater than twenty (20) feet in which case the side yard
need not be more than twenty (20) feet.
C. Side yard. The side yards shall have an aggregate width
of ten (10) percentlot width but the aggregate width need not be
more than twenty-five (25) feet. There shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet
on each side.
d. Rear yard. None required except as may be required by
transitional conditions.
4. Yards, transitional conditions. Transitional conditions shall
exist when a M3 District adjoins a rest entia1 district containing a density
of two (2) dwelling units or more per acre or a proposed residential area
indicated on the Kent Comprehensive Plan. Such transitional conditions
shall not exist where the separation includes an intervening use such as
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river, railroad mainline, 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 herein defined, a yard of not less than fifty (50) feet
shall be provided.
5. Height limitation. Two (2) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
Beyond this height to a height not greater than either four (4) stories or
sixty (60) feet there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
two (2) feet of additional building height.
The Planning Director shall be authorized to approve one (1)
additional story, provided such height does not detract from the continuity
of the industrial area, and may impose such conditions as may be necessary
to reduce any incompatability with surrounding uses. Any additional height
increases may be granted by the Planning Commission.
6. The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 shall apply.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 8/20/791
7. Outside storage. Outside storage or operations area shall be
fenced for secur- ty an pu is safety at the property line.
8. Multitenant buildings. Multitenant buildings shall be
permitted.
9. Loading areas. Loading areas must be located in such a manner
that no loading, unloading and/or maneuvering of trucks associated therewith
takes place on public rights-of-way.
10. Improvement and maintenance of yards and open areas. All
required yards, parKing areas, storage areas, operations yards-7-5-5Z yards-7-5-5Zother
open uses on the site shall be improved as required by these regulations and
shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner appropriate for the
district at all times. The Planning Director shall be authorized to
reasonably pursue the enforcement of these provisions where a use is in
violation and to notify the owner or operator of the use in writing of such
noncompliance. The property owner or operator of the use shall be given a
reasonable length of time to correct the conditions.
E. Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 shall apply.
F. Off -Street Parking
1. The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 shall
apply.
2. Off-street parking may be located in required yards, except
where landscaping is required.
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G. Performance Standards
The performance standards as provided in Section 15.08.050 shall
apply.
H. Development Plan Review
Development plan approval is required as provided in Section
15.09.010.
15.04.200 SPECIAL USE COMBINING DISTRICT OR SU
Purpose: It is the purpose of this 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 (1) 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.
A. Uses Subject to Special Use Combining District Regulations
The following list is illustrative of the types of uses subject to
Special Use Combining District Regulations and is not intended to be
exclusive.
1. Occupy or would occupy large areas of land;
2. Would involve the construction of buildings or other
structures of unusual height or mass;
3. House, employ, or serve large numbers of people;
4. Generate heavy traffic;
5. Have unusual impact on environmental quality of the area;
6. Any use which does not lend itself to an interpretation of
substantial similarity to other uses identified or described in this code.
7. Uses which, in the judgment of the Planning Director, warrant
review by the Planning Commission and the City Council;
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8. Examples of uses subject to review described above would
include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Commercial uses: sports stadiums, rodeos, fairgrounds,
exhibition or convention halls, merchandise marts, drive-in theaters.
b. Special environmental problems posed by: refineries,
nuclear power generating plants, airports, heliports, sanitary land fills,
extractive industries.
B. ADDlication Procedures
The application procedure for a Special Use Combining District
shall be the same as for an amendment to this code as provided in Section
15.09.050 except that Development Plan approval is concurrent with the
combining district.
C. Documentation Required
1. A vicinity map drawn to a scale not smaller than 1,000 feet to
the inch showing the site in relation to its surrounding area, including
streets, roads, streams, or other bodies of water, the development
characteristics and zoning pattern of the area, and a scale and north
arrow. Said vicinity map may be in sketch form but shall be drawn with
sufficient accuracy to reasonable orient the reader to the vicinity, and to
adequately convey the required information.
2. A map or drawing of the site drawn to a scale acceptable to
the Planning Department (generally 100 feet to the inch). Said map or
drawing shall show the following information:
a. Dimensions and names of streets bounding or touching the
site.
b. Such existing or proposed features as streams or other
bodies of water, rights of way, easements, and other physical or legal
features which may affect or be affected by the proposed development.
C. Existing and proposed topography at contour intervals not
more than five (5) feet in areas having slopes exceeding three (3) percent,
and not more than two (2) feet in areas having slopes of less than three (3)
percent.
d. Accurate legal description of the property.
e. Existing and proposed structures or buildings, including
the identification of types and proposed use of said structures. All uses
must be compatible with the major use.
f. Off-street parking and loading facilities.
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g. Dimensions of the site, distances from property lines,
and space between structures.
h. Tentative routing of domestic water lines, storm drains,
sanitary sewers, and other utilities, including an identification of planned
disposal or run-off.
i. The Planning Department may also require the developer to
submit elevations, perspective renderings, or such other graphic material or
evidence to illustrate affect on the view enjoyed by and from other
properties in the vicinity.
j. Architectural renderings of buildings.
k. A written statement providing the following information:
i. Program for development, including staging or
timing.
development.
ii. Proposed ownership pattern upon completion of
iii. Basic content of restrictive covenants, if any.
iv. Provision to assure permanence and maintenance of
open space through means acceptable to the City of Kent.
V. Statement or tabulation of number of persons to be
employed, served, or housed in the proposed development.
vi. Statement describing the relationship of the
proposed development to Kent's Comprehensive Plan.
vii. Statement indicating availability of existing or
proposed sanitary sewers.
3. Such other data or information as the Planning Department may
require.
D. Development Standards
In reviewing and approving proposed developments falling under the
purview of this section, the Hearing Examiner and City Council shall make
the following findings: [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
1. That the location for the proposed use is reasonable;
2. That existing or proposed traffic ways are adequate to serve
new development;
3. That setback, height, and bulk of buildings are acceptable for
the proposed use and for the vicinity in which it is located;
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4. That landscaping and other site improvements are comparable to
the highest standards set forth for other developments in this code;
5. That the performance standards pertaining to air and water
pollution, noise levels, etc., are comparable to the highest standards
specified for other uses in this code;
6. That the proposed development is in the public interest and
serves a need of community -wide or regional importance.
In reviewing and approving special uses, the Hearing Examiner and
the City Council may impose such conditions as it deems necessary in the
interest of the welfare of the City and the protection of the environment.
[Amendment - per City Council action 7/2/791
E. One -Year Validity
Any Special Use Combining District shall
one year unless the use is begun within that
commenced. If not in use or construction has not
of the granting of the Special Use Combining
district shall become invalid, and the original
land shall apply.
F. Minor and Major Adjustments
remain effective only for
time or construction has
commenced within one year
District, the combining
zoning designation of the
1. If minor adjustments are made following the adoption of the
final development plan and approval of the Combining District, such
adjustments shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance
of a building permit. Minor adjustments are those which may affect the
precise dimensions or siting of buildings approved in the final plan, or the
density of the development or open space provided.
2. Major adjustments are those which, as determined by the
Planning Director, substantially change the basic design, density, open
space uses or other similar requirements or provisions.
Authorization for major adjustments shall be made by the Kent
City Council.
3. The provisions above pertaining to minor and major adjustments
shall apply to various parts of a staged development.
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CHAPTER 15.05 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
[Amendment - per City Council action, 11/821
15.05.010 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this section to specify the off-street parking and
loading requirements for all uses permitted in this code, and to describe
design standards and other required improvements.
15.05.020 CATEGORY OF USES AND CONDITIONS OF USES COVERED BY THIS CHAPTER
A. New Construction
1. Buildings constructed, or enlarged.
2. Other structures or use areas constructed or enlarged.
3. Parking lots constructed or enlarged as follows:
a. If new or adding the equivalent of 50 percent or more of
the existing parking lot area -- entire parking facility must meet the
standards of this code.
b. If adding less than 50 percent of the existing parking
lot area, only the new portion must meet the standards of this code.
B. Change in Use
When the occupancy of any land use, structure, and/or building or
any part of a building, structure and/or land use is changed to another use,
parking shall be provided to meet the parking requirements of the new use.
15.05.030 LOCATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING
A. Single-family Dwelling
Required parking shall be located on the same lot as the building
it is to serve.
B. Multifamily Dwelling
Required parking may be on a contiguous tot if located within five
hundred (500) feet of dwelling units. The lot shall be legally encumbered
by an easement or other appropriate means to insure continuous use of the
parking facilities. Documentation shall require review and approval of the
City Attorney.
C. Other Uses
May be in areas other than on the premises if the required amount
of parking area is set aside for a particular use in such a lot, and such
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area is not located more than five hundred ( 500) feet from the premises.
The lot or area to be utilized shall be legally encumbered by an easement or
other appropriate means to insure continuous use of the parking facilities.
Documentation shalt require review and approval of the City Attorney.
15.05.040 PARKING STANDARDS
ACTIVITY
A. Living Activities
1. Dwellings:
a. Single family
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C.
d.
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
Two (2) parking spaces per
single-family dwelling.
Two family Two (2) parking spaces per
dwelling unit.
Multifamily and One parking space per unit for
apartment houses efficiency apartments in all
sized developments; Two parking
spaces for each dwelling unit
for developments with 49 or less
dwelling units; 1.8 parking
spaces per dwelling unit for
developments of 50 or more
dwelling units.
Multiple dwellings
for low-income
elderly
e. Multifamily and
apartment houses
in the Central
Business District
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For developments of 50 or more
dwelling units, one parking
space for each 15 dwelling units
for recreation vehicles.
Recreational vehicle parking
spaces shall be in a defined,
fenced, and screened area with a
minimum of a six-foot (6) high,
sight -obscuring fence and/or
landscaping as determined by the
Planning Department.
One parking space for each four
dwelling units.
One parking space per dwelling
unit. This requirement
supersedes Section 15.05.070,
Off -Street Parking Regulations
Downtown Commercial District.
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2. Boarding & Lodging
Houses
3. Mobile Homes
4. Travel Trailers
One parking space for the
proprietor plus one space per
sleeping room for boarders
and/or lodging use plus one
additional space for each four
persons employed on the premises.
Two parking spaces for each
mobile home site plus one
screened space for each ten lots
for recreation vehicles.
One parking space for each
trailer site.
5. Hotels One parking space for each guest
room plus two parking spaces for
each three employees.
Commercial Activities
1. Banks One parking space for each two
hundred (200) square feet of
gross floor area except when
part of a shopping center.
2. Professional and One parking space for each two
Business Offices hundred and fifty (250) square
feet of gross floor area except
when part of a shopping center.
3. Shopping Centers
4. Restaurants, Night Clubs,
Taverns, and Lounges
5. Retail Stores, Super-
markets, Department Stores,
and Personal Service Shops
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4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
of gross leasable area (GLA) for
centers having GLA of less than
400,000 square feet; and 5.0
spaces per 1,000 square feet of
GLA for centers having a GLA of
over 400,000 square feet.
One parking space for each one
hundred (100) square feet of
gross floor area except when
part of a shopping center.
One parking space for each two
hundred (200) square feet of
gross floor area except when
located in a shopping center.
C.
5. Other Retail Establishments; One parking space for each five
Furniture, Appliance, Hard- hundred (500) square feet of
ware Stores, Household Equip- gross floor area except when
ment Service Shops, Clothing located in a shopping center.
or Shoe Repair Shops
7. Drive -In Business
8. Uncovered Commercial Area,
New and Used Car Lots,
Plant Nursery
9. Motor Vehicle Repair
and Services
10. Industrial Showroom
and Display
Industrial Activities
One parking space for each one
hundred (100) square feet of
gross floor area except when
located in a shopping center.
One parking space for each five
thousand(5,000) square feet of
retail sales area in addition to
any parking requirements for
buildings, except when located
in a shopping center.
One parking space for each four
hundred (400) square feet of
gross floor area except when
part of a shopping center.
One parking space for each five
hundred (500) square feet of
display area.
1. Manufacturing, Research One parking space for each one
and Testing Laboratories, thousand (1,000) square feet of
Creameries, Bottling gross floor area.
Establishments, Bakeries, For parking requirements for
Canneries, Printing, and associated office areas, see
Engraving Shops Professional and Business Office.
2. Warehouses and Storage
Buildings
3. Speculative Warehouse and
Industrial Buildings with
Multiple Use or Tenant
Potential
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One parking space for each two
thousand (2,000) square feet of
gross floor area. Maximum
office area of 2 percent of
gross floor area may be included
without additonal parking
requi rements.
One parking space for each 1,000
square feet of gross floor area
if building size is less than
1005000 square feet; or one
parking space for each 29000
square feet gross floor area for
buildings which exceed 100,000
square feet gross floor area.
D.
E.
Recreation - Amusement Activities
1. Auditoriums, Theaters
Places of Public Assembly,
Stadiums and Outdoor Sports
Area
2. Bowling Alleys
3. Dance Halls and Skating
Rinks
4. Golf Driving Ranges
5. Miniature Golf Courses
6. Recreational Buildings
(whether independent or
associated with a
multifamily complex)
Educational Activities
Important Note: This is a
m nnimumreq ement and valid
for construction permit purposes
only. Final parking
requirements will be based upon
actual occupancy.
One parking space for each four
(4) fixed seats or one parking
space for each one hundred (100)
square feet of floor area of
main auditorium or of principal
place of assembly not containing
fixed seats, whichever is
greater.
Five (5) spaces for each alley
except when located in a
shopping center.
One parking space for each two
hundred (200) square feet of
gross floor area, except when
located in a shopping center.
One parking space for each
driving station.
One parking space for each hole.
One parking space for each two
hundred (200) square feet gross
floor area. Such spaces shall be
located adjacent to the building
and shall be designated for
visitors by signing or other
special markings.
1. Senior High Schools, One space for each employee plus
Public, Parochial, and one space for each ten students
Private enrolled. In addition, if buses
for the transportation of
children are kept at the school,
one off-street parking space
shall be provided for each bus
of a size sufficient to park
each bus.
2. Colleges and Universities
and Business and Vocational
Schools.
3. Elementary and Junior High
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One additional parking space for
each one hundred (100) students
shall be provided for visitors
in the vicinity or adjacent to
the administration portion of
the building or complex. Such
parking spaces shall be so
designated by signing or other
special marking as approved by
the Traffic Engineer.
Two and one-half (2-1/2) for
each employee plus one space for
each three students residing on
campus, plus one space for each
five day student not residing on
campus. In addition, if buses
for transportation of students
are kept at the school, one
off-street parking space shall
be provided for each bus of a
size sufficient to park each bus.
One additional parking space for
each one hundred (100) students
shall be provided for visitors
in the vicinity or adjacent to
the administration portion of
the building or complex. Such
parking spaces shall be so
designated by signing or other
special marking as approved by
the Traffic Engineer.
Two and one-half (2-1/2) parking
spaces for each employee. In
addition, if buses for
transportation of students are
kept at the school, one
off-street parking space shall
be provided for each bus of a
size sufficient to park each bus.
One additional parking space for
each one hundred (100) students
shall be provided for visitors
in the vicinity or adjacent to
the administration portion of
the building or complex. Such
parking spaces shall be so
designated by signing or other
F.
G.
4. Libraries and Museums
5. Nursery Schools and Day
Care Centers
Medical Activities
special marking as approved by
the Traffic Engineer.
One parking space for each two
hundred and fifty (250) square
feet in office and public use.
One parking space for each
employee plus loading and
unloading areas.
1. Medical and Dental Offices One parking space for each two
hundred (200) square feet of
gross floor area except when
located in a shopping center.
2. Convalescent, Nursing, One parking space for each two
and Health Institutions employees plus one parking space
for each three beds.
3. Hospitals One parking space for each three
beds plus one parking space for
each staff doctor plus one
parking space for each three
employees.
Religious Activities
Churches One space for each five (5)
seats in the main auditorium,
provided that the spaces for any
church shall not be less than
ten (10). For all existing
churches enlarging the seating
capacity of their auditoriums,
one additional parking space
shall be provided for each five
(5) additional seats provided by
the new construction. For all
existing churches making
structural alterations or
additions which do not increase
the seating capacity of the
auditorium, no additional
parking need be provided.
2. Mortuaries or Funeral Homes
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One parking space for each one
hundred (100) square feet of
floor area of assembly rooms.
H. Other Uses
For uses not specifically identified herein, the amount of parking
required shall be determined by the Planning Department, based on staff
experience, parking required for similar uses, and if appropriate,
documentation provided by the applicant.
I. Mixed Occupancies or Mixed Use if One Occupancy
In the case of two or more uses in the same building, the total
requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the sum of the
requirements for the several uses computed separately, except in shopping
centers. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered
as providing required parking facilities for any other use except as
permitted in Section 15.05.040 subsection J. Joint Use.
J. Joint Use
The joint use of parking facilities may be authorized only for:
Those uses which have dissimilar peak -hour parking demands or parking
facilities in excess of code requirements.
1. The following conditions must be fulfilled before a joint -use
facility is allowed:
a. The facility must be located within a radius of five
hundred (500) feet of the buildings or use areas it is intended to serve;
b. Documentation of dissimilar peak hour parking demands
must be provided by the applicant; and
C. The subject property shall be legally encumbered by an
easement or other appropriate means which provides for continuous joint use
of the parking facilities. Documentation shall require review and approval
of the City Attorney.
K. Employee Parking
Where employee parking will be maintained separately and in
addition to parking for the general public, the regulations of this section
shall apply:
1. Minimum parking stall sizes, aisle widths, and percentage of
compact car stalls shall be as per other requirements in this chapter.
2. Employee parking must be clearly identified as such and not
become parking for the general public.
3. In the event the employee parking is changed to parking for
the general public, the normal regulations for off-street parking shall be
in force.
4. Employee parking shall not be in lieu of parking requirements
per activity as stated in Section 15.05.040.
L. Temporary Parking Facilities
Temporary parking facilities may be permitted by the Planning
Director when it has been shown that:
1. The existing use of the subject property has adequate legal
nonconforming parking or that existing parking conforms to the applicable
standards of the Kent Zoning Code.
2. The temporary parking facility is primarily intended to serve
the public at large and not the existing use on the property.
3. The temporary parking facility serves a public need.
4. The temporary facility meets the following minimum standards:
a. 285 square feet gross area per stall minimum.
b. Pavement Section: Minimum 4 inches of 5/8 inch minus
C.R. crushed rock with Bituminous surface treatment, subject to Engineering
Department review.
C. On-site drainage control and detention per drainage
ordinance.
d. Ingress and egress and interior circulation and perimeter
control subject to Traffic Engineer approval.
M. Compact Car Parking
1. Parking stall size shall be minimum 8 feet by 17 feet. Aisle
width shall be per requirements of Section 15.05.080 and Diagram #1.
2. Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly identified by
signing or other marking as approved by the City Engineer.
3. Compact car parking spaces shall not exceed thirty (30)
percent of the total required parking and shall be interspersed equally
throughout the entire parking area.
4. See Section 15.05.080 Diagram #2 for typical compact car stall
arrangements.
5. No more than four (4) compact car parking stalls shall be
placed side-by-side or eight (8) head-to-head.
15.05.050 DRIVE-IN BUSINESS
All banks, savings and loans associations, cleaning establishments, food
dispensing establishments, and other businesses which maintain drive-in
facilities which are intended to serve customers who remain in their motor
vehicles during the business transactions, or are designed in such a manner
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that customers must leave their automobiles temporarily in a driving line
located adjacent to the facility, shall provide stacking space for the
stacking of motor vehicles as follows.
A. Stacking Space
The drive-in facility shall be so located that sufficient stacking
space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such facility
during peak business hours of such a facility.
B. Driveway Location
Entrances and exits shall not be so located as to cause congestion
in any public right of way.
C. Shopping Centers
When located in a shopping center, drive-in facilities shall
provide sufficient stacking space to handle peak business demands and shall
not, in any way, obstruct the normal circulation pattern of the shopping
center.
15.05.060 LOADING SPACE
For all buildings hereafter erected, reconstructed, or enlarged, adequate
permanent off-street loading space shall be provided if the activity carried
on is such that the building requires deliveries to it or shipments from it
of people or merchandise. Such space shall be shown on a plan and submitted
for approval by the Planning Department and the City Engineer. No portion
of a vehicle taking part in loading, unloading or maneuvering activities
shall project into a public street, alley, or interior pedestrian area.
Loading space or maneuvering areas shall be in addition to required
off-street parking spaces.
A. Relationship of Loading Space to Residential Areas
Loading berths shall be located not closer than fifty (50) feet to
any residential district, unless wholly enclosed within a building, or
unless screened from such residential area by a wall or uniformly painted
fence not less than six (6) feet in height.
B. Relationship to Open Space
Space for loading berths may occupy all or any part of any required
setback, or open space as long as the loading berth is uncovered. A covered
loading area shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the
district.
C. Types of Uses for Which Loading Space Shall be Provided
Loading space shall be provided for the following types of
buildings or businesses: warehouses, supermarkets, department stores,
office buildings with a floor space in excess of twenty thousand (20,000)
square feet, industrial or manufacturing establishments, freight terminals,
railroad yards, mortuaries, and such other commercial and industrial
buildings which, in the judgment of the Planning Director, are similar in
nature in regard to loading space requirements.
D. Buildings which utilize dock -high loading doors shall provide a
minimum 100 feet of clear maneuvering area in front of each door. See
following diagram.
DOCK -HIGH
LOADING DOOR
ANGLED DOM
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100.
PARKING
E. Buildings which utilize ground level service or loading doors shall
provide a minimum 45 feet of clear maneuvering area in front of each door.
See following diagram.
GRWNO LEVEL ANGLED
SERVICE OR LOADING
LOADING DOORS1
45'
45 \>,
iTKIN G�
T1 I PARKING
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F. Ingress and egress points from public right of way (driveways)
shall be designed and located in such a manner as to preclude off-site or
on -street maneuvering of vehicles.
15.05.070 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Purpose: It is the purpose of this section to recognize the
pedestrian -oriented nature of downtown activities while also recognizing the
need for off-street parking facilities to eliminate traffic congestion. For
the purpose of regulating off-street parking, there shall be two divisions
of the Downtown Commercial District, DC -1 and DC -2. These divisions shall
be delineated on the official zoning map. NOTE: Sections 15.05.070
subsection A and 15.05.070 subsection B do not apply to residential
development in the DC, Downtown Comercial zoning district. See Section
15.05.040 for residential parking requirements.
A. DC -1 Division
No off-street parking shall be required in this division. The DC -1
Division is the core area of downtown which should be pedestrian oriented.
In addition, the property owners in the DC -1 Division have provided
off-street parking through LID assessments.
B. DC -2 Division
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 in
Section 15.05.040
15.05.080 SIZE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
A. Parking Stall Size
Standard: 9 feet by 19 feet (1) (3)
Compact: 8 feet by 17 feet (2) (3)
Employee: 8-1/2 feet by 18 feet (3)
Parallel: 9 feet by 23 feet
Note:
1. Dimensions may include overhang. See Section 15.05.090
subsection F for exceptions.
2. See Diagram #2 for typical compact stall placement with
required landscape area.
3. Parking stall length may be reduced by a maximum two (2) feet
with corresponding increases in aisle width.
B. Minimum Design Standards and T ical Parking Stall Arrangements -
(See diagrams at the end ot tis Chapter)
C. Units of Measurements
1. Benches. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches, and other
places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or
other similar seating facilities, each twenty (20) inches of width of such
seating facilities shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of
determining requirements for off-street parking facilities under this code.
2. Fractions. When a unit of measurement determining the number
of required parking spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space,
any fraction up to but not including one-half (1/2) shall be disregarded and
fractions one-half (1/2) and over shall require one parking space.
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15.05.090 OVERHANG EXCEPTION, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, WHEELSTOPS, DRAINAGE,
LIGHTING, AND CURBING
A. Landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 and Diagram #2 of this
chapter shall apply.
B. Landscape Islands
Landscape islands (minimum size - 100 square feet) shall be located
in the following areas to protect vehicles and to enhance the appearance of
parking areas:
1. At the ends of all parking rows.
2. Where loading doors or maneuvering areas are in close
proximity to parking areas or stalls.
C. Pavin
All vehicular maneuvering areas, including but not limited to,
off-street 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 material, to be approved by
the City Engineer.
D. Wheel Stops
Wheel stops, minimum two (2) feet from obstruction or end of
parking stall, shall be required in the following locations:
1. Where the parking stall abuts a building or vehicles may
overhang a property line.
2. Where the parking stall abuts a pedestrian walkway of less
than six (6) foot width or one which is not raised creating its own barrier.
3. Where a parking stall abuts any physical object which may be
impacted (i.e. light standards, fire hydrants, fences, power vaults, utility
poles, etc.).
4. Where a hazardous grade difference exists between the parking
area and the abutting property.
5. Where other hazardous situations may exist as determined by
the City Engineer.
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
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or public right-of-way. Light standards shall not be located so as to
interfere with parking stalls, maneuvering areas, or ingress and egress
areas.
F. Vehicle Overhang Exception
Where sufficient 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 #2).
G. Concrete Curb Placement
In addition to wheel stop requirements (Section 15.05.090
subsection D). 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.
15.05.100 OFF-STREET PARKING PLANS
A. Off-street parking plans shall be subject to review and approval by
the Planning Department and City Engineer. Approval shall be based upon the
following criteria:
1. Compliance with Zoning Code requirements.
2. Safety and efficiency of interior circulation.
3. Safety of ingress and egress points.
4. Effects of access on public streets with regard to street
capacity, congestion and delay.
B. All plans must be complete with the information as requested by the
Planning Director.
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DIAGRAM 1
MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARD
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Angle
Stall
Stall
Curb
Starting
Depth
Aisle
Width
Depth
Gross
Stall
Width
Depth
Length
Loss
to
Wall
One-way
Two-way
to
Interlock
Setback
Area
(sq.ft.)
00
9.0
23.0
23.0
0.0
9.0
12,0
20.0
9.0
23.0
207
100
8.0
17.0
46.1
61.4
10.8
12.0
20.0
6.9
16.7
499
8.5
18.0
48.9
65.2
11.5
12.0
20.0
7.3
17.7
563
9.0
19.0
51.8
69.0
12.2
12,0
20.0
7.7
18.7
630
200
8.0
17,0
23.4
36.6
13.3
12.0
20,0
9.6
16.0
312
8.5
18.0
24.9
38.9
14.1
12.0
20,0
10.2
16.9
352
9.0
19.0
26.3
41.1
15.0
12.0
20.0
10.7
17.9
394
30"
8.0
17.0
16.0
26.7
15.4
12.5
20.0
12.0
14,7
247
8.5
18.0
17.0
28.3
16.4
12,0
20.0
12.7
15.6
278
9.0
19.0
18.0
30,0
17,3
12,0
20.0
13.4
16.5
311
36.9'
8.0
17.0
13.3
22.1
16.6
13.5
20,0
13.4
13.6
221
8.5
18.0
14.2
23.5
17,6
13,5
20,0
14.2
14.4
249
9.0
19.0
15.0
24.8
18,6
13.5
20.0
15.0
15.2
279
400
8.0
17.0
12.4
20.3
17.1
13.5
20.0
14.0
13.0
212
8.5
18.0
13.2
21.5
18,1
13.5
20.0
14.8
13.8
239
9.0
19.0
14.0
22,8
19.1
13.5
20.0
15.7
14.6
268
450
8.0
17.0
11.3
17.7
17.7
14.5
20.0
14.8
12.0
200
8.5
18.0
12.0
18.7
18.7
14.5
20.0
15.7
12.7
225
9.0
19.0
12.7
19.8
19.8
14.5
20.0
16.6
13.4
252
500
8.0
17.0
10.4
15.2
18.2
15.5
20.0
15.6
10.9
190
8.5
18.0
11,1
16.2
19.3
15.5
20,0
16.5
11.6
214
9.0
19.0
11.7
17.1
20.3
15.5
20,0
17,4
12.2
239
53.10
8.0
17.0
10.0
13,8
18.4
16,5
20.0
16,0
10.2
184
8.5
18.0
10.6
14.6
19.5
16.5
20.0
16.9
10.8
207
9.0
19.0
11.3
15.5
20.6
16.5
20.0
17.9
11,4
232
600
8.0
17.0
9.2
10.8
18,7
17.0
20.0
16.7
8.5
173
8.5
18.0
9.8
11.5
19,8
17,0
20.0
17.7
9,0
195
9.0
19.0
10.4
12.1
21,0
17.0
20,0
18.7
9.5
218
700
8.0
17.0
8.5
6.8
18.7
20.0
22,0
17.3
5.8
159
8.5
18.0
9.0
7.2
19.8
20,0
22,0
18.4
6.2
179
9.0
19.0
9.6
7,6
20.9
20,0
22.0
19.4
6.5
200
800
8.0
17.0
8.1
5.0
18,1
23,0
24.0
17,4
3.0
147
8.5
18.0
8.6
5.0
19.2
23.0
24.0
18.5
3.1
166
9.0
19.0
9.1
5,0
20.3
23,0
24,0
19.5
3.3
1B5
90"
8.0
17.0
8.0
5,0
17.0
26.0
26,0
17,0
0.0
136
8.5
18.0
8.5
5.0
18.0
26.0
26.0
18,0
0.0
153
9.0
19.0
9.0
5.0
19.0
26,0
26,0
19,0
0.0
171
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CHAPTER 15.06 - SIGN REGULATIONS
15.06.010 PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations of signs in
order to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is
further the intention of this chapter to harmonize the legitimate private
purposes of signs; that is the identification and promotion of the seller to
the buyer, with public purposes. Public purposes include considerations of
traffic safety, economic and aesthetic welfare. Unregulated signs may
divert the driver's attention from the road, causing a traffic hazard. In
addition, conflicts between private signs and traffic control signs result
in unsafe traffic conditions. The economic base of the city is, to some
extent, dependent upon maintaining an attractive area, both as to natural
and manmade features, in which to visit, live and work.
Regulations of signs also serve to promote the private purposes of signs.
Signs have become larger, more numerous and more expensive as a result of
competition for attention. This competition of signs has, in some cases,
defeated the very purposes for which they were created. The elimination of
destructive competition between signs thus enhances the private purposes of
signs as well as promotes the public health, safety and general welfare.
15.06.020 SCOPE
This chapter applies to all existing and future signs within the corporate
boundaries of the City of Kent, but does not apply to signs located within a
building or structure.
15.06.030 PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs are prohibited in all districts within the municipal
boundaries of the City of Kent except as specifically allowed as temporary
signs:
A. Banners, streamers, pendants, balloons.
B. Any sign using the words "stop", "look", "danger", or any other
word, symbol or character which mightconfuse traffic or detract from any
legal traffic control devices.
C. Stationary motor vehicles, trailers, and related devices to
circumvent the intent of this chapter.
D. Signs which are pasted or attached to utility poles, trees, fences,
or other signs, rocks or natural features.
E. Signs within 75 feet of the public right of way which are animated,
revolving more than eight (8) revolutions per minute, blinking and/or
flashing, except public service signs such as those which give the time,
temperature and/or humidity. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
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F. Roof signs. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
G. All lighted signs which are adjacent to and directed toward a
residential district and which detract from the welfare of the residential
district. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
H. Portable signs except temporary signs as permitted under Section
15.06.040 subsection B. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
15.06.040 ALL DISTRICTS - GENERAL RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A. Signs in Street Right of Way or Future Street Right of Way
No sign shall be located in or project into the present or future
right of way of any public street unless such locations or projection is
specifically authorized by other provisions of this section.
B. Signs Interfering with Sight Distance
No sign shall be so designed or constructed as to interfere with
the sight distance of motorists proceeding on or approaching adjacent
streets, alleys, driveways, or parking areas, or of pedestrians proceeding
on or approaching adjacent sidewalks or pedestrian ways.
C. Signs Over Driveways
No sign suspended over or projecting into the area above a driveway
located on private property shall be situated at a height of less than
fifteen (15) feet above the surface of the said driveway.
D. Signs Over Public Sidewalks and Pedestrian Ways
No sign suspended over or projecting into the area above a public
sidewalk or pedestrian way shall be situated at a height of less than eight
and one-half (8-1/2) feet above the surface of the said sidewalk or
pedestrian way and no sign may project more than 75 percent of the distance
between the property line and the curb line except for signs attached to the
underside of a canopy or other architectural projection.
E. Directional Signs
Directional signs and signs indicating entrances, exits, service
areas and parking areas shall be excluded from the sign provisions of this
code, and may be erected on private property upon approval of the Building
Director, Traffic Engineer and Planning Director. These signs shall not
contain advertising or promotional information and may be restricted in
size. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/75 & 7/5/781
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F. Closure of Business
Upon the closure and vacation of business or activity, the owner of
said business or activity shall have one hundred twenty (120) days from the
date of closure to remove all signs related to said business or activity.
G. Window Signs
Such signs shall be considered as a sign and computed as part of
the aggregate sign area and number of signs. Any painted -over window shall
be considered as a wall. The following signs, if used in the specified
manner, are not computed as part of the aggregate sign area and do not
require a permit:
1. Decals indicating credit cards honored.
2. Banners or posters on inside of windows --such signs may be
used in conjunction with national advertising programs, or as weekly
marketing specials, or as decorations customary for special holidays.
H. Painted Signs
Signs painted on exterior wall, window, or structure of any kind
shall be computed as part of the aggregate sign area and number of signs.
I. Barber Poles
In addition to any other signs authorized by the provisions of this
chapter, any barber shop shall be entitled to display a barber pole. The
design the pole, its location and manner of erection shall be subject to the
approval of the Building Director.
J. Credit Cards Honored
Signs indicating credit cards honored may be displayed in window
areas only. Such signs are not computed as part of the aggregate sign area
and do not require a permit.
K. Institutional Signs
For churches, schools, hospitals, public facilities, and
institutional uses, one double-faced, freestanding or wall identification
sign is permitted for each street frontage. Said sign may have an aggregate
area of one (1) square foot for each ten (10) lineal feet of street
frontage. However, each use is guaranteed a minimum sign area of twelve
(12) square feet per display face regardless of street frontage. The sign
may be illuminated. Freestanding symbols of sculpture used as
identification may be permitted with the approval of the Planning
Department. Wall signs, lettering or symbols may also be approved by the
Planning Department. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
L. Gate or Entrance Sign
Gate or entrance signs may be permitted, and may be located in
public rights of way, if approved by the Planning Department.
M. Community Bulletin Board
Subdivisions and residential communities may be allowed to erect a
permanent structure as a community bulletin board if approved by the
Building and Planning Directors.
N. Hour Signs
Signs stating business hours shall be excluded from the provisions
of this code, and may be erected upon private property upon the approval of
the Building Director and Planning Director. These signs shall not contain
advertising or promotional information. Maximum number permitted shall be
one (1) per entrance, maximum size four (4) square feet. [Amendment - per
City Council action, 3/17/751
0. Nonadvertising or nonpromotional signs may be erected as a public
service to the community by public service clubs or other nonprofit
organizations. Such signs may be located in any zone upon approval by the
Building and Planning Directors. [Amendment - per City Council action,
3/17/75]
P. Real Estate Signs
Real estate signs are permitted as follows. No sign permit is
required. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
1. Residential uses
a. Single-family dwellings and duplexes: One (1) real
estate sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of a lot. Said sign
may have two (2) faces, shall not exceed a height of five (5) feet above the
surface of the street unless placed in a window, shall not exceed an area of
four (4) square feet per face, and shall be unlighted. [Amendment - per
City Council action, 7/5/781
b. Multiple family dwelling: One (1) real estate sign shall
be permitted for each street frontage of a development. The said sign shall
not exceed an area of twelve (12) square feet, shall be attached flat
against a principal building, shall not project above the eave of the roof
or the top of the parapet of the said building and shall be unlighted.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/78]
2. Commercial and industrial uses. One (1) real estate sign
shall be permitted or each public entrance ut there shall not be more than
four (4) signs per lot. The said sign shall not exceed an area of eight (8)
square feet, shall be attached flat against the building or freestanding,
shall not project above the eave of the roof or the top of the parapet of
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the said building and shall be unlighted. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 3/17/751
3. Unimproved acreage. One (1) real estate sign shall be
permitted for each lot. a sign shall not exceed an area of one-fourth
(1/4) of a square foot for each foot of lot frontage and shall not, in any
event, exceed fifty (50) square feet. It shall not exceed a height of ten
(10) feet above the surface of the nearest street and shall be unlighted.
Q. Temporary Signs
Temporary signs may be authorized by the Planning Department for a
time period specified for each type of temporary sign. [Amendment - per
City Council acton, 3/17/75]
1. Temporary subdivision or a artment signs. A temporary real
estate sign declaring a group of lots, dwellings, or occupancies within a
subdivision or apartment complex for sale or rent shall be permitted subject
to the following conditions:
a. One (1) such sign shall be permitted for each street
frontage of the premises being sold or leased. The said sign shall be
located on the premises being sold or leased. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 7/5/781
b. The area of said signs shall not exceed an area of
twenty-five (25) square feet each. [Amendment - per City Council action,
7/5/78]
C. Said signs shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet
above the level of the street.
d. Said signs shall be unlighted.
e. Said signs shall not interfere with the sight distance of
pedestrians and motorists proceeding on or approaching adjacent streets.
f. Said signs may remain as long as the project remains
unsold or unleased, or for one (1) year, whichever period shall be lesser,
provided, however, that the Planning Director shall have the authority to
extend the time period one (1) year. [Amendment - per City Council action,
7/5/78]
2. Nonpolitical campaign signs. Temporary nonpolitical signs
announcing a campaign, drive or event or 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 shall be collectively subject to the fifty (50) dollar deposit. Such
signs shall be removed within seven (7) days after the event, drive,
campaign, etc.
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3. Construction signs. One (1) sign identifying a project under
construction shall e permute for each street frontage of the building or
structure under construction. The said sign may contain the name of the
building contractor and his subcontractors, the architect, and the
engineer. The said sign shall be permitted during the period of
construction and not exceed fifty (50) square feet total of all faces.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
4. Grand openings and special events signs. Special permits may
be issued by the Planning Department tor a period not to exceed thirty (30)
days for banners, streamers and temporary or portable signs for special
events such as carnivals, outdoor affairs and sales, grand openings and
events of a similar nature. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
R. Off -Premise Signs
1. Not more than four (4) sign structures per one thousand
(1,000) lineal feet are permitted.
2. Off -premise signs are permitted in M19 M2,
districts. They are not permitted in any other district.
3. Standards
a. Maximum size: 300 square feet.
b. Maximum height: 35 feet.
C. Distance from any intersection: 300 feet.
d. Back-to-back and Y -type sign structures
considered one sign structure.
15.06.050 REGULATIONS BY DISTRICT
M3 and HC
shall be
In all districts the Planning Director shall have the option to waive type
requirements in unique and special cases where due to building design or
other special circumstance the development is unable to conform to stated
standards. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
A. Signs Permitted in Residential Districts
1. Identification signs: Single-family dwellings and duplexes.
One (1) idents rcation sign Shall e permitted or each occupancy. The said
sign shall not exceed an area of three (3) square feet, shall not exceed a
height of six (6) feet above the surface of the street, shall be attached
directly to a building, fence, standard or mailbox, and shall be unlighted
or provided with indirect illumination. Home occupations shall not be
allowed additional sign area.
2. Identification signs: Multifamily dwellings. One (1)
identification sign Shall e permitted or each development except that
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multiple -family dwellings with more than one street frontage may be allowed
an additional sign for each street frontage of such lot. Each sign shall
not exceed an area of twenty-five (25) square feet, may be a wall or
freestanding sign, shall be unlighted or indirectly 1ighted, and shall not
exceed a height of six (6) feet above the ground if freestanding.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
3. Farm product identification si ns. No permit is required but
said signs may not Be loca_t_eZ_5__tFe_pUblic right of way.
B. Signs Permitted in Nei hborhood Convenience Commercial,
Community Commercial,General omnercia i wa ommercial
and Gomercialanu acturin stricts
endment - per City council action, 3117175 & 7/5/781
1. A re ate sin area. The aggregate sign area for any lot
shall not exceed one an one- a f (1-1/2) feet for each foot of street
frontage. Aggregate sign area for corner lots shall not exceed one (1)
square foot for each foot of street frontage. The permitted signs
enumerated below shall be subject to the total aggregate sign area.
a. Identification signs: Occupancies. Each business
establishment may have one reestanding sign for each street frontage if
not located in a shopping center and three (3) additional signs. [Amendment
- per City Council action, 7/5/781
i. Freestandin si n. The freestanding sign shall not
exceed a height of thirty (JU) feet. 1he maximum sign area permitted is two
hundred (200) square feet for the total of all faces. No one face shall
exceed one hundred (100) square feet. Said sign may be illuminated.
ii. Three additional signs. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 7/5/781 Three addiflonal additionalsigns shall be permitted subject
to the following restrictions:
The total area of all signs, graphics, or other
advertising shall not be more than ten (10) percent of the building facade
to which they are attached or displayed.
On properties where a pole sign cannot be erected
due to setback requirements or building placement, a projecting sign may be
allowed in lieu of the permitted freestanding sign. Said projecting sign
may not exceed fifteen (15) square feet (outside dimension).
2. Identification signs: Shopping centers. One (1) freestanding
identification sign w is may list the names of the occupants of the
shopping center shall be permitted for each street frontage of each shopping
center. The maximum sign area permitted for a freestanding sign is two
hundred (200) square feet for the total of all faces. No one face shall
exceed one hundred (100) square feet. A freestanding sign shall not exceed
a height of thirty (30) feet and may be illuminated.
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3. Automobile service station signs. The aggregate sign area for
any lot shall not exceed one square foot for each foot of lot frontage
and the permitted signs enumerated below shall be subject to the total
aggregate sign area.
a. One (1) freestanding, lighted double-faced identification
sign, not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) square feet for the total of all
faces with no one face exceeding seventy-five (75) square feet, is
permitted. Such sign shall not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet. The
sign shall be lighted during business hours only.
b. For each occupancy one wall identification sign is
permitted for each street frontage and shall not exceed twenty (20) percent
of the building facade to which it is attached. Said sign may be
illuminated.
C. Two (2) unlighted double-faced signs not exceeding a
total of thirty (30) square feet in combined display face are permitted,
subject to the following restrictions:
i. Such signs shall be nonportable and shall be
permanent in nature.
ii. Such signs may identify prices.
4. Farm product identification signs. No permit is required but
said signs may not be located in the pub is right of way.
C. Signs Permitted in Downtown Commercial District - DC
en men - per Ulty council action, 8]
1. Aggregate si n area. The aggregate sign area for any lot
shall not exceed one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each foot of
street frontage. The aggregate sign area for corner lots shall not exceed
one (1) foot for each foot of street frontage. The permitted signs
enumerated below shall be subject to the total aggregate sign area.
a. Identification signs: Multitenant buildings. Each
multi -tenant building may have one M identification wal I sign for the
building's identification for each street frontage. Said sign shall not
exceed a total of five ( 5 ) percent of the facade to which it is attached.
Said sign shall not name or advertise the individual tenants of the
building. Aggregate sign area shall apply.
b. Identification si ns: Occupancies. Each occupant of a
multi -tenant building shall e permitted two M wall signs. Said signs
shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the facade of the individual business
unit. Aggregate sign area shall not apply. No freestanding sign shall be
permitted.
C. Identification signs: Single tenant building. Each
building may have one (1) freestanding sign for each street ron age. Said
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sign may not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet. The maximum sign area
permitted for the freestanding sign is one hundred (100) square feet for the
total of all faces; no one face shall exceed fifty (50) square feet.
Three additional signs shall be permitted. All signs are
subject to the aggregate sign area allowed. The total area of all signs,
graphics, or other types of signs shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the
facade to which they are attached or displayed.
D. Signs Permitted in Office District
en ment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
1. One (1) freestanding double-faced identification sign shall be
permitted for each lot. The said sign shall not exceed a maximum area of
fifty (50) sgware feet for the total of all faces. No one face shall exceed
twenty-five (25) square feet. A freestanding sign shall not exceed a height
of fifteen (15) feet and shall be unlighted or provided with indirect
illumination.
2. Identification signs: Buildin s. One (1) identification sign
shall be perm'1t_t_eU_To_reaCh principal bUi iding. The said sign shall not
exceed an area of five (5) percent of the facade to which it is attached,
shall be attached flat against the said building, shall not project above
the eave of the roof or the top of the parapet, and shall be unlighted or
provided with indirect illumination. Said signs shall not advertise or name
individual tenants of the building.
3. Occupancy. Signs not exceeding a total of five (5) percent of
the facade of the -Fusiness unit to which they are attached shall be
permitted for each occupancy in a multitenant building when the occupancy
has outside frontage.
E. Signs Permitted in Industrial Districts
LAmendment - per City Council action, /5/781
1. Aggregate si n area. The aggregate sign area for lots in MA
and M1 shall not exceed one -halt (1/2) square foot for each foot of street
frontage, in M2 shall not exceed three-fourths (3/4) square foot for each
foot of street frontage; and in M3 shall not exceed one (1) square foot for
each foot of street frontage; in no case shall the aggregate sign area
exceed one-half (1/2) square foot for each foot of street frontage on a
corner lot. The permitted signs enumerated below shall be subject to the
total aggregate sign area.
a. Identification Signs. One (1) identification sign shall
be permitted for eachoft o on street frontage, which may be a
freestanding sign or a wall sign. The maximum sign area permitted for a
freestanding sign is two hundred (200) square feet for the total of all
faces. No one face shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet. If the sign
is a wall sign its size shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the building
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: Occupancies. One (1) identifica-
tion sign shall be pem`ffted for each occupancy on each street frontage and
shall be a wall sign. The maximum size of the sign shall be ten (10)
percent of the building facade. This sign may be illuminated. If the
identification sign permitted under (i) above is a wall sign, an additional
wall sign may be permitted on a building facade not facing a street frontage.
2. Farm product identification signs. No permit is required but
said sign may not be located in the public right of way.
F. Si ns Permitted in Planned Uni
Districts -,-Mobile Home Park Districts ai
All signs in Planned -Unit Developments, Special Use Combining
Districts, Mobile Home Parks and for Conditional Uses shall be incorporated
as part of the developmental plan and approved with the developmental plan.
Subsequent changes which conform to the adopted signing program may be
granted by the Planning Director.
G. Signs Permitted in Shoeping Centers
LAmendment - per City Council action, 3/17/75 and 7/5/781
1. Aggregate Sign Area. The aggregate sign area for each
occupant of a shopping center shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the
front facade of the unit. Wall signs are permitted on each exterior wall of
the individual business unit. A minimum of thirty (30) square feet shall be
permitted for any occupancy. No combination of signs shall exceed ten (10)
percent of the facade to which they are attached.
If there is an attached canopy or overhang a ten (10) square
foot sign may be attached to said canopy or overhang in addition to the
other permitted signs. Such sign shall be at least eight (8) feet above any
pedestrian walkway.
15.06.060 NONCONFORMING SIGNS AND AMORTIZATION
A. Nonconforming Signs
1. Signs that are existing as of the effective date of this code
that do not conform to its regulations shall be considered nonconforming
signs. Nonconforming signs may not be altered or added to without receiving
approval from the Planning Department. Nonconforming signs must be modified
to conform or be removed according to the schedule listed in Section
15.06.060 subsection 2 below.
2. No sign permit shall be issued to allow legal signs on
property having a nonconforming sign until such time as the nonconforming
sign(s) is modified to conform to this code. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 3/17/751
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B. Amortization Period of Nonconforming Signs
1. Abandoned signs. Must be removed within ninety (90) days from
the date of adoption of tis code.
2. Si ns in ublic ri ht of way. Must be removed within ninety
(90) days from t e date ot adoption ot tis code.
3. Banners, pendants. Must be removed within ninety (90) days
from the date of adoption o Mi s code.
4. Number of,signs per occupancy. The number of allowable signs
per occupancy must conform to the regulations of this code within three (3)
years from the date of adoption of this code.
15.06.070 STRUCTURAL SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
All parts, portions, units and materials composing the sign, together with
the frame, background, supports or anchorage, thereto, shall be maintained
in proper state of safety, repair and state of preservation. The surface of
all signs shall be kept neatly painted.
15.06.080 PROCEDURES
A. Permits
1. To insure compliance with the regulations of this chapter, a
permit shall be required for all signs hereinafter installed or altered
within the corporate boundaries of the City of Kent except those signs
enumerated in subsection 2 below. No sign shall be erected, installed,
applied, affixed, altered or relocated without a permit from the Building
Department and the Planning Department. The sign permit shall certify that
the sign, as represented by plans, drawings, or statements, is in
conformance with the regulations of this chapter. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 3/17/751
2. The following signs must conform with the regulations of this
chapter but may be erected, installed, affixed, altered or relocated without
a sign permit.
a. For sale, lease or rent signs.
b. Farm signs.
C. Residential signs for single-family dwellings.
3. The following information must be provided as part of the
application for a sign permit:
a. Name, address and phone number of the applicant.
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b. Name and address of the activity for which the sign is
intended and parcel number of land on which it is to be placed.
C. Three copies of a dimensional drawing showing type of
sign as designated in this chapter; if lighted, method of illumination and
height of sign. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
d. Four copies of a dimensional plot plan, accurate as to
scale, showing all structures, the abutting right-of-way line of each
street, and location of proposed sign and each existing sign on the property.
e. If the sign is a wall sign, four copes of an elevation of
the building facade. This elevation shall be fully dimensional and accurate
as to scale. It shall show the proposed sign and each existing sign.
f. One or more photographs (snapshots are adequate) showing
the location of the proposed sign and its relationship to the remainder of
the property.
g. A minimum of two (2) copies of a plot plan showing the
location of the proposed sign with computations, diagrams and other data
sufficient to show proper structural stability of the installation.
B. Fees and Deposits
TIFe-ndment - per City Council action, 3/17/751
1. Fees shall be governed by the fee schedule contained in the
City of Kent Adopted Building Code.
C. Appeals
In order to provide for a system of appeals from administrative
decisions in the interpretation of this section, the Board of Adjustment
shall, upon proper application, render a decision as to whether the
administrative decision was a reasonable interpretation and application of
the provisions of this chapter.
D. Abatement of Illegal Signs
Any sign that violates the provisions of this chapter shall be
deemed a public nuisance and shall be in lien against the property on which
the sign was maintained and a personal obligation against the property
owner. Said property owner shall first be served with a notice to abate the
nuisance, except in the case of portable signs. Illegal portable signs may
be immediately removed by the City and the owner given notice that the sign
will be destroyed if not claimed within ten (10) days. Appeal of the
abatement notice may be made to the Board of Adjustment. If, after such a
hearing, the Board of Adjustment orders agents of the City to remove said
nuisance, they shall have authority to enter upon private property to remove
said nuisance. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/5/781
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E. Variances
Variances from the terms of this chapter may be granted by the
Hearing Examiner upon proper application. Variances may be granted when,
because of special circumstances applicable to the property including size,
shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict interpretation of
the regulations of this chapter deprives such property of privileges enjoyed
by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classifications.
The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with a limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity
and zone in which such property is situated.
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CHAPTER 15.07 - LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
(ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL, B/ZU/79)
15.07.010 PURPOSE
A. Provisions of this chapter are to provide minimum standards for
landscaping in order to maintain and protect property values and enhance the
general appearance of the City.
B. The Planning Director shall have the authority to waive specific
requirements or impose additional requirements in unique or special
circumstances to assure the fulfillment of the stated purpose of this
chapter and to allow for flexibility and innovation of design. Special
circumstances or unique conditions shall be reviewed with the Planning
Director prior to submittal of a landscape plan. Examples of special
conditions might include:
- Preservation of unique wildlife habitat
- Preservation of natural or native areas
- Compliance with special easements
- Renovation of existing landscaping
- Unique site uses
15.07.020 LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL
A. A building permit shall not be issued until the landscaping plan
has been approved.
B. At the time of Development Plan Review, the Planning Department
shall review specific landscape requirements with the owner or their
representative.
15.07.030 LANDSCAPE PERFORMANCE BONDING
A. A bond shall be required to guarantee the completion of the
landscaping per the approved plan. The bond shall be posted with the City
of Kent prior to issuance of the building permit. The bond shall be in the
amount of $1.50 per square foot of the required landscape areas.
B. Types of landscape bonds which are acceptable:
1. Cash bonds
2. Assignment of savings accounts
3. Insurance company performance bond
4. Letter of guarantee from lender with attached approved plan
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C. Bonding forms shall be as follows:
1. Cash bond: City of Kent cash bond form
2. Assignment of savings: City of Kent bond form
3. Insurance company performance bond: Bond form as prescribed
by the bonding company. This form must include the following:
a. The amount of the bond.
b. The name of the project and address as assigned by the
Kent Building Department.
C. The following statement of purpose:
"Landscaping required by the City of Kent Zoning Code and
in accordance with approved landscape plan on file with the City of Kent."
d. All applicable signatures.
e. Name, address and telephone number of the party to whom
the bond is to be released.
4. City of Kent lender guarantee form
D. Failure to complete all of the required landscaping or any part of
it within six (6) months of the building occupancy shall constitute a zoning
violation and the city shall use the bond to complete the required
landscaping.
E. It shall be the responsibility of the project manager or business
owner to contact the Planning Department upon completion of the landscaping
work and request an inspection.
15.07.040 GENERAL LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS - ALL ZONES
A. All parking areas of over 20,000 square feet shall have a minimum
of ten (10) percent of the parking, maneuvering area, and loading space
landscaped as a means to reduce the barren appearance of the lot and to
reduce the amount of storm water runoff. Perimeter landscaping, required
adjacent to property lines, shall not be calculated as part of the ten (10)
percent figure.
B. All ingress/egress easements which provide corridors to the subject
lot not adjacent to a public right of way, shall be considered the same as
public right of way. Landscape requirements for easement corridors shall be
the same as those required adjacent to public rights of way.
C. All outside storage areas shall be screened by fencing and
landscaping a minimum of five (5) feet in depth unless determined by
Development Plan Review that such screening is not necessary because stored
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materials are not visually obtrusive. The five-foot deep landscaped area
can occur within the street right of way abutting the property line.
D. All portions of a lot not devoted to building, future building,
parking, storage or accessory uses shall be landscaped in a manner
appropriate to the stated purpose of this chapter.
E. All required landscaping areas shall extend to the curb line or the
street edge. A crushed rock path in lieu of .landscaping shall be required
where appropriate as determined by the Planning Department.
F. Required landscape areas which are inappropriate to landscape due
to the existence of rail lines or other features shall be relocated first to
another lot line, or second, to an equal -sized area in another portion of
the lot --to be determined by the Planning Department upon review with the
owner or developer.
G. Bark mulch, gravel, or other nonvegetative material shall only be
used in conjunction with landscaping to assist vegetative growth and
maintenance or to visually complement plant material. Nonvegetative
material is not a substitute for plant material.
H. Required landscape areas shall be provided with adequate drainage.
I. Slopes shall not exceed a 3 to 1 ratio (width to height) in order
to decrease erosion potential and assist in ease of maintenance.
J. The perimeter of all parking areas which abut residential zones or
uses shall be landscaped to a minimum depth of five (5) feet, unless a
larger use separation is required by other sections of this chapter.
K. Landscaping shall not conflict with the safety of those using
adjacent sidewalks or with traffic safety. Safety features of landscaping
shall be discussed at the time of Development Plan Review, if necessary.
L. Quantity, arrangement and types of plants installed shall be
appropriate to the size of the required landscape area and purpose of
planting area as noted in Section 15.07.050 "Types of Landscaping".
M. All trash containers shall be screened from abutting properties
and/or streets by one hundred (100) percent sight -obscuring fence or wall
and appropriate landscaping.
N. Landscaping shall be placed outside of sight -obscuring or one
hundred (100) percent sight -obscuring fences unless determined by the
Planning Department that such arrangement would be detrimental to the stated
purpose of this chapter.
0. All property abutting Highway 167 or Interstate 5 shall be
landscaped to a minimum depth of ten (10) feet unless a larger area is
required elsewhere in this chapter.
15.07.050 TYPES OF LANDSCAPING
A. Type I: Solid Screen
Purpose: Type I landscaping is intended to provide a solid sight
barrier to to�ly separate incompatible uses.
Descri ption: Type I landscaping shall consist of evergreen trees
or tall s ru s With a minimum height of six (6) feet at planting, which will
provide a one hundred (100) percent sight -obscuring screen within two (2)
years from the time of planting; or a combination of evergreen and deciduous
trees and shrubs backed by one hundred (100) precent sight -obscuring fence.
B. Type II: Visual Screen
Purpose: Type II landscaping is intended to create a visual
separation t>Fat is not necessarily one hundred (100) precent sight -obscuring
between incompatible uses.
Description: Type II landscaping shall be evergreen or a mixture
of evergreen and deciduous trees with large shrubs and groundcover
interspersed with the trees. A sight -obscuring fence will be required
unless determined by Development Plan Review that such a fence is not
necessary. The plantings and fence must not violate the sight area safety
requirements at street intersections.
Evergreen trees shall be an average height of six (6) feet at
planting. Deciduous trees shall be the following sizes based on their
spacing:
1 -inch caliper/10 feet on center
2 -inch caliper/20 feet on center
3 -inch caliper/30 feet on center
3-1/2 to 5 -inch caliper/40 feet on center
Groundcover shall be of sufficient size and spacing to form a solid
cover within two (2) years from the time of planting.
C. Type III: Visual Buffer
Purpose: Type III landscaping is intended to provide visual
separation uses from streets and main arterials and between compatible
uses so as to soften the appearance of streets, parking lots and building
facades.
Description: Type III landscaping shall be evergreen and deciduous
trees planted not more than thirty (30) feet on center interspersed with
large shrubs and groundcover. Where used to separate parking from streets,
plantings must create a visual barrier of at least forty-two (42) inches in
height at time of planting and form a solid screen two (2) years after
planting. The planting shall not violate the sight area safety requirements
at street intersections or driveways.
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Evergreen trees shall be an average height of six (6) feet at
planting. Deciduous trees shall be the following sizes based on their
spacing:
1 -inch caliper/10 feet on center
2 -inch caliper/20 feet on center
3 -inch caliper/30 feet on center
3-1/2 to 5 -inch caliper/40 feet on center
Groundcover shall be of sufficient size and spacing to form a solid
cover within two (2) years after the time of planting.
D. Type IV: Low Cover
Purpose: Type IV landscaping is intended to provide visual relief
where clear s—i"§ t is desired or as a complement to larger, more predominant
planting materials.
Des�cripti4: Type IV landscaping shall consist of a mixture of
evergreen a--deiduous shrubs, and/or groundcover, to provide solid
covering of the entire landscaping area within two (2) years of planting and
to be field to a maximum height of 3-1/2 feet (see Groundcover definition).
E. Type V: Open Area Landscaping
Purpose: Type V landscaping is primarily intended to visually
interrupt Targe open spaces of parking areas.
Description: Type V landscaping shall consist of trees planted
with supporting Shrubs or groundcover. Each landscape area shall be of
sufficient size to promote and protect growth of plantings, one hundred
(100) square foot minimum (see Section 15.07.040, subsection A).
Evergreen trees shall be an average height of six (6) feet at
planting. Deciduous trees shall be the following sizes based on their
spacing:
1 -inch caliper/10 feet on center
2 -inch caliper/20 feet on center
3 -inch caliper/30 feet on center
3-1/2 to 5 -inch caliper/40 feet on center
Groundcover shall be of sufficient size and spacing to form a solid
cover within two (2) years from the time of planting.
15.07.060 REGULATIONS BY ZONING DISTRICT
A. Residential Agricultural, RA
1. None.
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B. Single -Family Residential, R1
1. None.
C. Duplex Multifamily Residential, MR -D
1. None.
D. Garden Density Multifamily Residential, MR -G
1. Minimum of ten (10) feet abutting public right of way.
2. Open green area shall occupy no less than twenty-five (25)
percent of the area of the lot.
E. Medium Density Multifamily Residential, MR -M
1. Minimum of ten (10) feet abutting public right of way.
2. Open green area shall occupy no less than twenty-five (25)
percent of the area of the lot.
F. High Density Multifamily Residential, MR -H
1. Minimum of ten (10) feet abutting public right of way.
2. Open green area shall occupy no less than twenty-five (25)
precent of the area of the lot.
G. Mobile Home Park Combining District, MHP
1. Requirements per Mobile Home Park Code.
H. Neighborhood Convenience Commercial, NCC
1. The perimeter of properties 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 abutting public rights of way and ingress/egress
easements.
I. Community Commercial, CC
1. The perimeter of properties 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 properties abutting public rights of way and
ingress/egress easements.
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J. Downtown Commercial, DC
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 between the
sidewalk and the building front shall be landscaped with groundcover, shrubs
or flowers; or
3. Street trees in accordance with the Official Tree Plan shall
be planted.
K. Commercial Manufacturing, CM
1. The perimeter of property abutting a residential district
shall be landscaped to a minimum width of ten (10) feet.
2. A planting strip not less than five (5) feet in depth shall be
provided along all property abutting public rights of way.
L. Highway Commercial, HC
1. The perimeters 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 abutting public rights of way.
M. General Commercial, GC
1. The perimeter of property abutting a residential district
shall be landscaped to a minimum width of ten (10) feet.
2. A planting strip not less than five (5) feet in depth shall be
provided along all property abutting public rights of way.
N. Professional and Office District, "0"
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.
0. Industrial Agricultural, MA (Industrial Uses)
1. Front yard: The front twenty (20) feet shall be improved with
appropriate permanently maintained landscaping.
2. Sideyard: At least fifteen (15) feet of the side yard shall
be landscaped as in su section 1 above.
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P. Industrial Park District, M1
1. Front _ acrd_: The front twenty (20) feet shall be improved with
appropriate penman— entTy maintained landscaping.
2. Side acrd: At least fifteen (15) feet of the side yard shall
be landscaped as i n subsection 1 above.
Q. Limited Industrial District, M2
1. Front yard: The front fifteen (15) feet shall be improved
with appropriate permanently maintained landscaping.
2. Sideyard: At least ten (10) feet of the side yard shall be
landscaped as Fsu section 1 above.
R. General Industrial District, M3
1. Front acrd: The front ten (10) feet shall be improved with
appropriate permanently maintained landscaping.
2. Sideyard: At least five (5) feet of the side yard shall be
landscaped as in su section 1 above.
15.07.070 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Whenever landscaping is or has been required in accordance with the
provisions of this code, any addition or amendments hereto, or in accordance
with the provisions or any previous code or ordinance of the City, the
landscaping shall be permanently maintained in such a manner as to
accomplish the purpose for which it was initially required.
B. The Planning Director or his designated representative is hereby
authorized and empowered to notify the owner of any property required to be
landscaped or the agent of any such owner that said landscaping is not being
adequately maintained and the specific nature of such failure to maintain.
The notice shall specify the date by which said maintenance must be
accomplished and shall be sent by registered mail, addressed to the owner at
his last known address.
C. Action Upon Noncom liance. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of
any owner or agent so notified o perform the required maintenance within
the time specified in the written notice, or within fifteen (15) days after
the date of such notice in the event the same is returned to the City by the
Post Office Department because of inability to make delivery thereof,
provided the same was properly addressed to the last known address of said
owner or agent, the Planning Director or his designated representative is
hereby authorized and empowered to cause the required maintenance to be done
and provide for payment of the cost thereof, with said cost to be collected
or taxed against the property affected as hereinafter provided.
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D. Charge Included in Tax Sill. When the City has performed landscape
maintenance or has paid or suc maintenance, the actual cost thereof, plus
accrued interest at the rate of eight (8) percent per annum from the date of
the completion of work, if not paid by such owner prior thereto, may be
charged to the owner of such property on the next regular tax bill forwarded
to such owner by the City, and if so charged shall be due and payable by
said owner at the time of payment of such bill.
E. Recorded Statement Constitutes Lien. If the full amount due the
City is not paid y such owner wit n thirty (30) days after performance of
the maintenance, as provided for in Subsection 3 above, then, in that case,
the Planning Director, or his designated representative may cause to be
recorded in the office of the Supervisor of Treasury Accounting, a sworn
statement showing the cost and expense incurred for the work, the date the
work was done and the legal description of the property on which said work
was done. The recording of such sworn statement shall constitute a lien and
privilege on the property, and shall remain in full force and effect for the
amount due in principal and interest, plus court costs if any, until final
payment has been made. Said costs and expenses shall be collected in the
manner fixed by law for the collection of taxes and further shall be subject
to a delinquent penalty of eight (8) percent per annum in the event the same
are not paid in full on or before the date the tax bill upon which said
charge appears become delinquent. Sworn statements recorded in accordance
with the provisions hereof shall be prima facie evidence that all legal
formalities have been complied with and that the work has been done properly
and satisfactorily, and shall be full notice to every person concerned that
the amount of the statement plus interest constitutes a charge against the
property designated or described in the statement and that the same is due
and collectible as provided by law.
F. Alternative Methods of Collection of Charges. In addition to, or
in lieu 7-15e e provisions of subsection D an r -. the City may, at its
option, commence a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to
collect for any charges incurred by the City for performance of maintenance
as provided in subsection C.
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CHAPTER 15.08 - GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
15.08.010 PURPOSE
Provisions of this chapter are of general application to several or all
zoning districts unless otherwise noted.
15.08.020 SPECIAL PERMIT USES
The following uses are permitted in the several districts in which they are
listed as special permit uses provided that they conform to the development
standards listed below in addition to conforming to the development
standards of the zoning district in which the use is located.
A. Churches
Excluding drive-in churches which are conditional uses.
1. Minimum lot. One (1) acre.
2. Front yard. There shall be a front yard of at least twenty
(20) feet dept
3. Side yard. Each side yard shall be a minimum of fifteen (15)
feet width.
4. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of at least twenty (20)
feet depth.
5. Ingress and Egress. A separate entrance and exit shall be
provided. Loa ing and unloading areas shall be provided and shall be
located off public streets.
6. Landscaping. All yard areas must be landscaped.
7. Day care centers in churches must also provide the required
play area, as provided in Section 15.08.020 subsection B.
8. Off-street parking and sign regulations shall be observed.
B. Nurseries and Day Care Centers
r
1. Minimum lot. Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
2. Front yard. There shall be a front yard of at least twenty
(20) feet minimum depthrd.
3. Side yard. Each side yard shall be a minimum of eight (8)
feet width.
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4. Rear yard. The rear yard shall be at least twenty (20) feet
minimum depth.
5. Plea area. A fenced and screened play lot on or adjoining the
premise shall eprovided with a minimum area of four hundred (400) square
feet plus an additional forty (40) square feet for each child in excess of
ten (10). _
6. In gress and egress. A separate entrance and exist shall be
provided. Loading and unloading areas shall be provided and shall be
located off the public street.
7. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided to a minimum width
of eight (8 eet --al on property line abutting residential uses.
Landscaping shall be in a manner assigned by the Planning Department at the
time of the Development Plan Review.
8. Off-street parking and sign regulations shall be observed.
C. Gasoline Service Stations
Gasoline pumps shall not be considered incidental or secondary to a
principally permitted use, and must conform to the requirements of this
section.
1. Minimum lot area. Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
2. Lot fronta e. There shall be at least one hundred twenty
(120) feet frontage on a public street.
3. Pume setbacks. The pump island shall be set back fifteen (15)
feet from the public right—of way and any property lines.
4. Lubrication. Lubrication shall be done within an enclosed
building.
5. Buffer of adjacent propert A solid or woven fence, free of
advertising, shall be maintained a ong property lines which flank
residential districts.
6. Lighting. Lighting devices shall be shaded so as not to glare
into residential districts.
7. Hours. Gasoline service stations abutting residential
districts shalTTimit their hours of operation from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Signs
shall not be lit when the service station is closed.
B. La�nds_capi n . A planting strip of not less than five ( 5 ) feet
wide shall be pro --idem- along all property lines abutting public rights of
way. Landscaping shall be in a manner assigned by the Planning Department
at the time of Development Plan Review.
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9. Ingress and egress. Driveway widths shall not be greater than
thirty (30) feet nor closer together than twenty-five (25) feet, no closer
than five (5) feet to a property line; there shall be not more than two (2)
driveways per public right of way.
D. Drive -In Restaurants
1. Minimum lot area. Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
2. Front yard. There shall be a front yard of at least twenty
(20) feet depth.
3. Side yard. Each side yard shall be at least twenty (20) feet
width.
4. Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of at least twenty (20)
feet depth.
5. Ingress and egress. Driveway widths shall not be greater than
thirty (30) feet nor c oser together than twenty-five (25) feet, nor closer
than five (5) feet to a property line; there shall be not more than two (2)
driveways per public right of way.
6. Landscaping. Ten (10) foot strip along street rights of way
except at points o� ingress and egress to the property. Five (5) foot strip
of landscaping along side lot lines shall be provided. Landscaping shall be
in a manner assigned by the Planning Department at the time of Development
Plan Review.
7. Off-street parking and sign regulations shall be observed.
15.08.030 GENERAL CONDITIONAL USE
A. Purpose
It is the purpose of this section to identify certain types of land
uses that usually require relatively greater freedom of location than other
uses restricted to certain districts by this code. General Conditional Uses
may be allowed in the various zoning districts following the procedures in
Section 15.09.030. General Conditional Uses may have one or all of the
following characteristics.
1. Public necessity requires such use in all or several districts.
2. Their technical, operating, or service characteristics are
such as to make it impractical to restrict their location only to certain
districts.
3. Although they fit the description in subsections 1 and 2
above, their impact or effect on the immediate neighborhood or vicinity in
which they are located may be detrimental in the absence of adequate
performance standards, development controls, or good site planning.
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It is, therefore, the purpose of this section to reconcile
potential conflicts between public necessity of certain uses and their
possible detrimental effects on other uses.
B. ape of Uses Identified
The uses identified for the purpose of this section will generally
fall into several broad categories:
1. Utilit , transportation, and communication facilities.
Includes electrical Substations, pumping or regulating ev ces for the
transmission of water, gas, steam, petroleum, etc., bus stops, transit
stations, etc.
2. Public facilities. Includes fire houses, police stations,
libraries, and admini strat ve o fices of governmental agencies; primary and
secondary schools, vocational schools and colleges.
3. 'Open space uses. Includes cemeteries, parks, playgrounds,
golf courses and other recreation facilities, including buildings or
structures associated therewith.
4. Drive-in churches, retirement homes, convalescent homes, and
other welfare facilities, whether privately or publicly operated; facilities
for rehabilitation or correction, private clubs, fraternal lodges, etc.
15.08.040 HOME OCCUPATIONS
Home occupations may be permitted, provided that they meet the following
conditions:
A. Types of Use. Such activity shall be secondary to the use of the
dwelling for living purposes. Home occupations are limited to those which
are customarily carried on within a dwelling by members of the family, such
as handicrafts, dressmaking, millinery, laundering, preserving and home
cooking, music lessons (one pupil at a time). Home occupations shall not
include beauty shops, barber shops, television and radio repair shops,
stable or kennels, real estate offices or restaurants.
B. Do not require nonresident employees in the RA, R1 or MR -D
districts; and do not exceed one nonresident employee in the MR -6, MR -M and
MR -H districts.
C. Do not occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor space
of the main floor of the residence, and in no event, more than three hundred
(300) square feet.
D. Are not conducted in accessory buildings detached from the main
structure.
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E. Do not require the storage, exchange, or transfer of merchandise in
such buildings or premises, except for franchise parties, where minor
storage or transfer of goods is made.
F. Do not create a disturbing or objectionable condition in the
neighborhood, such as excess traffic generation, noise, glare, dust, etc.
G. Do not require exterior modification of the structure which would
suggest use other than residential.
H. A business license for the home occupation is issued by the City of
Kent.
15.08.050 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
A. Performance Standards Defined
Performance standards deal with the operational aspects of land
uses. While performance standards shall apply to all land uses within the
City, they are primarily concerned with the impact of industrial development
upon the environment. Continued compliance with the performance standards
shall be required of all uses, except as otherwise provided for in these
regulations.
No land or building in any district shall be used or occupied in
any manner so as to create any dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise
objectionable condition. The following elements, if created, may become
dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable under the
circumstances, and are then referred to as "dangerous or objectionable
elements":
1. Noise, vibration or glare.
2. Smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution.
3. Heat, cold or dampness.
B. Nonconforming Uses
Uses established before the effective date of this code and
nonconforming as to performance standards shall be given three (3) years in
which to conform therewith.
C. Locations Where Determinations are to be Made for Enforcement of
The determination of the existence of any dangerous and
objectionable elements shall be made at the location of the use creating the
same and at any points where the existence of such elements may be more
apparent (herein referred to as "at any point"); provided, however, that the
measurement of performance standards for noise, vibration, odors, or glare,
shall be taken at the following points of measurement:
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1. In all districts: at the property lines or lot lines.
D. Dancerous and Objectionable Elements
1. Noise. At the points of measurement specified in Section
15.08.050 subsect on C, the maximum sound pressure level radiated in each
standard octave band by any use or facility (other than transportation
facilities or temporary construction work) shall not exceed the values for
octave bands lying within the several frequency limits given in Table I
after applying the corrections shown in Table II. The sound pressure level
shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band
analyzer conforming to standards prescribed by the American Standards
Association. (American Standard Sound Level Meters for Measurement of Noise
and Other Sounds Z24.3-1944 American Standard Specification for an Octave
Band Filter Set for the Analysis of Noise and Other Sounds, 224.10-1953, or
latest approved revision thereof, American Standards Association, Inc. New
York, N.Y., shall be used.) (SEE, Table I and II on Page 124.)
2. Vibration. No vibration shall be permitted which is
discernible wit Mout at the points of measurement specified in
Section 15.08.
3. Odors. No emission shall be permitted of odorous gases or
other odorous meet r in such quantities so as to exceed the odor threshold
at the parts of measurements listed below. The odor threshold shall be
defined as the concentration in the air of a gas or vapor which will just
evoke a response in the human olfactory system.
a. Industrial Park District - M1. Odorous matter released
from any operation or activity shall not exceed the odor threshold beyond
lot lines.
b. Limited Industrial District - M2. Odorous matter
released from any operation or activity shall not exceea the odor threshold
beyond lot lines.
C. General Industrial District - M3. Odorous matter
released from any operation or activity shall not excee-a the odor threshold
beyond the district boundary or five hundred (500) feet from the lot line,
whichever distance is shortest.
4. Glare. No direct or sky -reflected glare, whether from
floodlights or—) m high temperature processes such as combustion or welding
or otherwise, so as to be visible at the points of measurement specified in
Section 15.07.050 subsection C shall be permitted. This restriction shall
not apply to signs or floodlighting of buildings for advertising or
protection otherwise permitted by the provisions of this code.
5. Radioactivity or electrical disturbance. The regulations of
the Federal Occupational sarety and Healthan a s shall apply for all
radioactivity and electrical disturbance unless local codes and ordinances
supersede this federal regulation.
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TABLE I
Sound Pressure Levels in Decibels
Octave Bank, Cycles Per Second
20-75
75-150
150-300
300-600
600-1,200
19200-2,400
2,400-4,800
4,800-IOKC
TABLE II
Maximum Permitted Sound
Pressure Level, Decibels
75
70
64
59
53
47
40
34
Correction in Maximum Permitted Sound Pressure Level
in Decibels to be Applied to Table I
T e of Operation or Correction
aracter of Noise in ecibeTs
Noise source operates less than 20 percent of Plus 5*
any one hour period.
Noise source operates less than 5 percent of Plus 10*
any one hour period.
Noise source operates less than 1 percent of Plus 15*
any one hour period.
Noise of impulsive character Minus 5
(hammering, etc.)
Noise of periodic character Minus 5
(hum, screech, etc.)
*Apply one of these corrections only.
6. Fire and explosion hazards. The relevant provisions of
federal, state anZ-T-oc-aT laws and regulations shall apply.
7. Smoke fly sash, dust fumes, vapors, and other forms of
air pol 1 uti on . iTi a stand ardo of the Puget sound Air Pollution Cont -ROT
Agency, Regulation I, or those regulations as may be subsequently amended,
shall apply.
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8. Liquid or solid wastes. No discharge of any materials of such
nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply, interfere with
bacterial processes in sewage treatment, or otherwise cause the emission of
dangerous or offensive elements shall be permitted, at any point into any
public sewer, private sewage disposal system, or stream, or into the ground,
except in accord with standards approved by the Washington State Department
of Ecology or other appropriate state agencies.
15.08.060 VIEW REGULATIONS ON HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
A. Purpose
The purpose of these view regulations is to regulate the height and
location of buildings on hillsides in order to protect the external
appearance of hillsides which are on the visual forefront of the City with a
significant impact on the quality of the visual environment and to protect
views themselves which are a visual amenity which ought to be protected and
enhanced.
The criteria of this section establishes procedures for determining
heights and locations of buildings on hillsides so that views will not be
destroyed by site development plans that fail to consider adjacent
properties and the right of those properties to a view. These regulations
shall be interpreted and enforced at the time of Development Plan Review.
These regulations shall not, however, prohibit construction of any building
one story in height or less, as measured from finished grade, on any legal
lot of record. [Amendment per City Council action, 8/15/771
B. View Regulations Defined
Any projected development located within two hundred (200) feet
downslope from an RA, R1, MR -D zoned area or five hundred (500) feet
downslope from an MR -G, MR -M, MR -H zoned area when such area qualifies as
view property, must allow for the protection of the view from such property
as follows:
1. Protection of view of large tracts of land. If the property
which has a view to be protected exceeds either twenty thousand (20,000)
square feet in area or 200 feet in length or width, the restriction on
height of the building to be erected on the adjacent downslope property
shall be determined as follows:
Two lines shall be drawn parallel to the slope line, one such
line on either side of the building. "Side" in this instance shall be
defined as the furthest point of the building measured outward perpendicular
from a line through the center of the building parallel to the slope line.
These two lines shall extend upslope continuing parallel to the slope line
until they meet the property line. No part of the proposed building shall
exceed in height by more than ten feet the mean elevation along the property
line between these two parallel lines.
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2. Protection of view of smaller tracts of land. Those tracts of
land measuring less than twenty thousand (20,UUU) square feet in area and
less than two hundred (200) feet in both length and width as well as the
erection of more than one residential building on the same piece of property
will be covered by the following regulations.
a. View property in RA, R1 and MR -D zones.
i. View is an unobstructed field of vision comprising
a horizontal angle of not more than 90 degree and a vertical angle of not
more than 5 degree below the horizontal.
ii. The horizontal view angle shall have as its origin
a vertical axis passing through the geographic center of the lot whose view
is to be protected. The 90 degree angle shall be oriented with 45 degrees
on either side of the slope line which shall be laid out perpendicular to
the mean contour of the area as contrasted to the slope of the particular
lot in question.
iii. The vertical view angle shall have as its origin a
point six (6) feet above the ground surface on a lot prior to any excavation
for a foundation or basement.
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Lot Line
Horizontal
Lot
Horizontal View Angle Vertical View Angle
5°
iv. No building constructed within five hundred (500)
feet of the point of origin of the view angle and located beneath the air
space located within that angle shall rise above the lower extent of the
vertical angle.
b. View property in MR -G, MR -M and MR -H zones.
i. View is an unobstructed field of vision comprised
of a horizontal view angle of 60 degrees and a vertical view angle extending
from the horizontal upward to the vertical line.
ii. The horizontal view angle shall have as its origin
a vertical axis passing through the geographic center of the lot whose view
is to be protected or in the case of an existing apartment building, the
vertical axis should pass through the geographical center of those units
whose view is to be protected. The 60 degree angle may be shifted to the
extent that no less than 20 degrees of the 60 degrees lies on either side of
the slope line which shall be laid out perpendicular to the mean contour of
the area as contrasted to the slope of the particular lot in question.
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Geographic
Center of
.y
"Slope
Line
iii. The vertical angle shall originate on a horizontal
line extending from the intersection of the vertical line forming the axis
for the horizontal view angle and the original slope, or in the case of an
existing apartment building, the floor level of the lowest residential floor.
Geographical
Horizontal Center of Unit
Lot Lin
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Horizontal
Lot
iv
feet of the point of
space located within
vertical angle.
--Lot Line ( Center of Lot
i-t_"`'Parkaing/Storage Level
No building constructed within five hundred (500)
origin of the view angle and located beneath the air
the angle shall rise above the lower extent of the
15.08.070 ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Animals, (excluding
cows, sheep, goats,
smaller than twenty
household pets such as
shall not be permitted
thousand (20,000) squar,
cats and dogs) especially horses,
in residential districts on lots
a feet.
15.08.080 PARKING STORAGE OR HABITATION OF MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Recreational Equipment: For purposes of these regulations, major
recreational equipment is defined as including boats and boat trailers and
travel trailers. No more than two (2) pieces of recreational vehicle
equipment shall be parked in the required front yard and no such equipment
shall be used for living purposes.
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15.08.090 PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
No more than one (1) vehicle of any kind in inoperable condition shall be
stored or parked on any residentially zoned property for more than thirty
(30) days.
15.08.100 NONCONFORMING USES
A. Established Nonconforming Use
To benefit from the protection given to a nonconforming use, such
use must have been legitimately and lawfully established prior to the
adoption of this ordinance and amendments thereto or a county resolution in
effect at the time of annexation which rendered it nonconforming.
B. Nonconforming Uses
No existing buildings, structure or land devoted to a use not
permitted by this chapter in the district in which such building, structure,
or land is located shall be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, substituted
or structurally altered, unless the use thereof is changed to a use
permitted in the district in which such building, structure or land is
located, and except as permitted in the following sections.
C. Substitution or Extension
1. When authorized by the Planning Director, a nonconforming use
may be changed to a use of a like or more restricted nature.
2. Whenever a nonconforming use has been changed to a conforming
use, such use shall not thereafter be changed to a nonconforming use.
3. When authorized by the Planning Director, a nonconforming use
of a building may be extended throughout those parts of a building which
were manifestly designed or arranged for such use prior to the date when
such use of such building became nonconforming, if no structural
alterations, except those required by law are made therein.
D. Discontinuance
1. If the nonconforming use of a building, structure or premises
ceases for a period of six (6) months or more, said use shall be considered
abandoned; and the said building, structure or premises shall thereafter be
used only for uses permitted in the district in which it is located.
2. The nonconforming use of a conforming building, structure, or
land may be continued for a period of five (5) years from the effective date
of this chapter, or five (5) years from the date the use becomes
nonconforming, whichever date is later, at the end of which period such
nonconforming use shall be changed to a conforming use or be terminated,
except that hardship cases may be appealed for time extensions to the Board
of Adjustment.
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3. All uses nonconforming at the time of adoption of this
chapter, by reason of noncompliance with performance standards stipulated,
shall adopt necessary measures and conform therewith within three (3) years
of the adoption of this chapter.
4. Any nonconforming building or structure damaged, where cost of
restoration exceeds fifty (50) percent of the fair market value of the
structure at the time of the damage by fire, flood, explosion, wind,
earthquake, war, riot, or other natural disaster shall not be restored or
reconstructed and used as before such happening; but, where cost of
restoration does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the fair market value of
the structure at the time of the damage, it may be restored, reconstructed
or used as before, provided that it be completed within one (1) year of such
happening.
5. Such repairs and maintenance work as required to keep it in
sound condition may be made to a nonconforming building or structure,
provided no structural alterations shall be made except such as are required
by law or ordinance or authorized by the Planning Director. Except as
otherwise provided elsewhere in this chapter, the total structural repairs
and alterations that may be made in a nonconforming building or structure
shall not, during its life subsequent to the date of its becoming a
nonconforming building or structure, exceed fifty (50) percent of its fair
market value at the time it became a nonconforming building or structure.
6. The nonconforming use of a nonconforming building, structure
or land may continue indefinitely, except where otherwise noted in this code.
7. Any nonconforming building or structure damaged in excess of
fifty (50) percent of fair market value due to natural disaster may be
appealed to the Board of Adjustment for time extension.
E.
al Uses of Grea
Residential uses located in any residential zoning district and in
existence at the time of adoption or this code shall not be deemed
nonconforming in terms of density provisions of this code.
F. Rehabilitation of Nonconforming Dwellings
Existing dwellings located in any zone in which they are not a
permitted use, may be rebuilt after a fire or natural disaster or brought up
to building standards after review by the Board of Adjustment.
G. Nonconforming Lots of Record.
1. Residential districts. In any district in which single-family
dwellings are permitted, a single-family dwelling and customary accessory
buildings may be erected on any single lot of record at the effective date
of adoption or amendment of this code, notwithstanding limitations imposed
by other provisions of this code. Such lot must be in separate ownership
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and not of continuous frontage with other lots in the same ownership, except
that the Board of Adjustment can consider lots that are in common ownership
and common frontage. This provision shall apply even though such lot fails
to meet the requirements for area or width, or both, that are generally
applicable in the district, provided that yard dimensions and requirements
other than those applying to area or width, or both, of the lot shall
conform to the regulations for the district in which such lot is located.
Variance of yard requirements shall be obtained only through action of the
Board of Adjustment.
If two or more lots or combinations of lots and portions of
lots with continuous frontage in single ownership are of record at the time
of passage or amendment of this code, and if all or part of the lots do not
meet the requirements established for lot width and area, the land involved
shall be considered to be an undivided parcel for the purposes of this code,
and no portion of said parcel shall be used or sold in a manner which
diminishes compliance with lot width and area requirements established by
this code, nor shall any division of any parcel be made which creates a lot
with width or area below the requirements stated in this code.
2. Other districts. In any other district permitted buildings
and structures may be constructed on a lot of record, provided that site
coverage, yard, landscaping and off-street parking requirements are met.
Such lots must be in separate ownership and not of continuous frontage with
other lots in the same ownership. Variance of these requirements shall be
obtained only through action of the Board of Adjustment.
15.08.110 LOT PROVISIONS
A. Lot Reduction to Violation
No land may be so reduced in area that it would be in violation of
minimum lot size, yard provisions, lot coverage, off-street parking, or any
other requirements of the zoning district or use.
15.08.120 IRREGULAR-SHAPED LOTS
On irregular shaped lots, the average distance from the building line to the
lot line shall be no less than the minimum yard provision, provided however,
that no part of the structure shall be located so that one-half the minimum
yard provision occurs at any point along such averaged alignment.
15.08.130 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
On a corner lot in any residential district, nothing shall be erected,
placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as materially to impede
vision between a height of two and one-half (2-1/2) and ten (10) feet above
the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the area bounded by the
street lines of such corner lots and a line joining points along said street
lines twenty (20) feet from the point of the intersection.
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15.08.140 VISIBILITY AT ACCESS POINTS FOR AUTOMOBILES
Areas for ingress and egress for automobiles shall be designed in such a
manner that adequate visibility is insured.
15.08.150 SIDE YARD ON CORNER LOT
The side yard along a side street on a corner lot shall have a minimum yard
of ten (10) feet, except where a larger yard may be required.
15.08.160 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
A. An accessory building can be located anywhere on a lot if it
conforms with the setbacks required by this code for a principal building.
In the rear one-half of a lot the accessory building can be built to within
two (2) feet of the side and rear lot lines except when attached to a
principal building, in which case it must have the same setbacks as the main
building.
B. Guest house accessory buildings shall be located on the rear half
of the building site. There shall be not more than one (1) guest house on
any one building site which, together with other accessory buildings, shall
not exceed thirty (30) percent of the area of the rear yard on which it is
built. No kitchen or cooking facilities shall be permitted in any guest
house.
15.08.170 PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
Certain architectural features may project into required yards or courts as
follows:
A. Cornices, canopies, eaves or other architectural features may
protrude up to a distance of two (2) feet into any required yard.
15.08.180 STRUCTURES TO HAVE ACCESS
Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot adjacent to a
public street, or with access to an approved private street, and all
structures shall be so located on lots as to provide safe and convenient
access for servicing and required off-street parking.
15.08.190 EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REGULATIONS
The height limitations for the various districts shall not apply to spires,
flag poles, belfries, cupolas, noncommercial antennas, ventilators,
chimneys, or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the
roof level and not intended for human occupancy. The height limitations
shall not apply to barns and silos provided that they are not located within
fifty (50) feet of any lot line. Elevated reservoirs, water tanks and
standpipes are exempt from height restrictions. [Amendment - per City
Council action 2/2/811
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15.08.200 LANDSCAPING
A. A bond shall be posted payable to the City of Kent in an amount
equal to the bid of a responsible landscape construction contractor for
development that takes place in any zone calling for landscaping.
B. All landscape construction shall be complete as per approved plans
filed with the Kent Planning Department within twelve (12) months of the
approval of the landscape plans.
15.08.210 TRANSITION AREA COMBINING DISTRICT
LAdopted- by City unci 9!817
Purpose: The purpose of this section is to provide a transition area
Between industrial and residential zoning districts or commercial and
residential zoning districts. The transition area provides both a physical
and visual buffer between residential districts 4nd other land uses.
Transition area regulations shall be superimposed over those of the
underlying zones. Buildings and setback areas within industrial or
commercial districts shall be affected by these regulations if they are less
than three hundred (300) feet from a property line in a single-family
residential district, or are less than one hundred fifty (150) feet from a
property line in a multifamily residential district. Transition area
regulations shall apply to those areas designated as Transition Area
Combining Districts on the official zoning code map.
A. Building Heei htt. Shall not exceed two (2) stories or thirty-five
(35) feet.—Beyond this height, to a height not greater than either three
(3) stories or forty-five (45) feet, two (2) feet of yard space beyond that
required for a particular district shall be added to compensate for each
foot of additional building height allowed at the Planning Director's
finding that such heights will not be detrimental to their surroundings.
B. Building Setback. Shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet from the
nearestres�den ial property line.
C. Building Length. Building frontage adjacent to residential zones
shall notexptwo hundred (200) feet.
D. Principal Access. Wherever possible, access to any use in a
transition—area shall a such that traffic does not travel through or past
residential districts.
E. Si ht Screening. Screening equivalent to Type I (solid screen)
specifie d in the City's landscape regulations shall apply in a transition
area directly adjacent to a residential zone. Where a transition area
occurs along a street that separates industrial or commercial uses from
residences, Type III (visual buffer) planting shall apply.
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F. Parkin. Parking and internal circulation of vehicles shall occur
along bounwith residential districts only if sight screened according
to Type III requirements of the City's landscape regulations.
G. Building Size. No building shall exceed one (l) acre in size.
H. Glare. Highly reflective building materials shall be avoided in
transition areas unless it can be shown that it will not adversely impact
any other private or public property.
I. Noise. Truck traffic and other noise normally associated with an
operation or use in the transition area shall be limited to the hours
between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
J. Separation of Buildings. Buildings shall be separated by no less
than twentyfeet. Variations in this standard may be approved by the
Planning Director if more usable configuration, of open space is obtained,
while still protecting visual transition to residential uses.
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CHAPTER 15.09 - ADMINISTRATION
15.09.010 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
A. Review of development plans shall be carried out by the Planning
Department for all buildings and structures hereinafter erected,
constructed, structurally altered, repaired or moved within or into any
district requiring development plan review and whenever a city permit is
required, and for the use of vacant land or for a change in the character of
the use of land and/or buildings, within any district requiring development
plan approval.
B. The Development Plan Review is an administrative review, the
primary purpose of which is to define and describe the needs of the
particular site, covered by a development plan, in reference to the
requirements of this code. In addition to the requirements of this code,
the Planning Department shall approve a development plan only after the
following standards (as a minimum), when applicable, have been incorporated
into the development plan.
1. Storm drainage must be handled by each proposed development in
conformance with existing storm drainage plans and in conformance with city
policies for storm drainage.
2. A planned street system is a primary element of any
development plan proposed within the City and must be compatible with the
city's circulation plans. Development which is proposed in areas of the
City which have a planned street system which is a part of the Comprehensive
Plan, or the City's Six -Year Plan, and any other street plan, shall make
provisions for such streets and must not cause implementation of such street
plans to become unattainable because the street plan in considered secondary
to the development plan.
3. Pedestrian circulation system must become a part of any
development plan when the proposed development will generate or attract
pedestrians.
4. The proposed development shall be compatible with existing
development adjacent to or within five hundred (500) feet of the property
line of the proposed development. Compatibility shall not refer to
architectural design features but to siting of building and location of
off-street parking.
5. Efforts have been made to preserve trees, natural vegetation,
creeks or other environmental amenities.
15.09.020 ZONING PERMIT
A. Zoning permits shall be required for all grading permits, buildings
and structures hereinafter erected, constructed, altered, repaired or moved
within or into any district established by this code, and for the use of
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vacant land or for a change in the character of use of land or buildings
within any district established by this code.
B. Said zoning permit shall certify that the proposed use is in
accordance with the requirements and standards of this Code. A zoning
permit shall not be issued until the development plan has been approved.
15.09.030 CONDITIONAL USES
A. Purpose
1. Conditional use permits, revocable, conditional or valid for a
time period may be issued by the Baring Examiner for any of the uses or
purposes for which such permits are required or permitted by the terms of
this Code. The purpose of the conditional use permit is to allow the proper
integration into the community of uses which may be suitable only on certain
conditions in specific locations in a zoning district, or if the site is
regulated in a particular manner. [Amendment - per City Council action,
7/2/793
2. Any use existing at the time of adoption of this code which is
within the scope of uses permitted by a conditional use permit in the
district in which the property is situated shall be deemed a conforming use
without necessity of a conditional use permit.
3. Any expansion of an existing conditional use may be required
to apply for a new conditional use permit if the Planning Director finds
that there is a change in the nature of the use by such expansion.
B. Application
The owner or his agent may make application for a conditional use
permit which shall be on a form prescribed by the Planning Department and
filed with the Planning Department. Said application shall be submitted at
least forty-five (45) days prior to the next regularly scheduled public
hearing date, and shall be heard by the Hearing Examiner within one hundred
[1003 days of the date of said application --provided, however, that this
period may be extended in any case for which an environmental impact
statement is required. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/19/79 &
7/2/79}
I. Development plans shall be submitted drawn to scale, showing
the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon; the exact sizes
and locations on the lot of buildings already existing, if any, and the
location on the lot of the proposed building or alteration. Said plans
shall show proposed landscaping, off-street parking, signs, ingress and
egress and adjacent land uses. The plan shall include other information as
may be required by the Planning Department.
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C. Public Hearing
The Hearing Examiner shall hold a public hearing on any proposed
conditional use, and shall give notice thereof in at least one (1)
publication in the local newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the
public hearing. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
1. Notice shall be given to all property owners within a radius
of at least two hundred (200) feet and, when determined by the Planning
Director, a greater distance of the exterior boundaries of the property
subject of the application. Such notice to be sent ten (10) days prior to
the public hearing.
a. The failure of any property owner to receive said notice
of hearing will not invalidate the proceedings.
2. Public notices shall be posted in three conspicuous places on
or adjacent to the property subject of the application at least ten (10)
days prior to the date of the public hearing.
D. Standards and Criteria for Granting a Conditional Use Permit
A conditional use permit shall only be granted after the Hearing
Examiner has reviewed the proposed use to determine if it complies with the
standards and criteria listed below. A conditional use permit shall only be
granted if such finding is made. [Amendment - per City Council action,
7/2/797
1. The proposed use in the proposed location will not be
detrimental to other uses legally existing or permitted outright in the
zoning district.
2. The size of the site is adequate for the proposed use.
3. The traffic generated by the proposed use will not unduly
burden the traffic circulation system in the vicinity.
4. The other performance characteristics of the proposed use are
compatible with those of other uses in the neighborhood or vicinity.
5. Adequate buffering devices such as fencing, landscaping, or
topographic characteristics protect adjacent properties from adverse effects
of the proposed use, including adverse visual or auditory effects.
6. The other uses in the vicinity of the proposed site are such
as to permit the proposed use to function effectively.
7. The proposed use complies with the performance standards,
parking requirements and other applicable provisions of this code.
8. Any other similar considerations that may be appropriate to a
particular case.
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E. Action of clearing Examiner
Special conditions way be imposed on the proposed development to
Insure that the proposed use will meet the standards and criteria of Section
15.09.030 subsection D in granting a conditional use permit. Guarantees and
evidence that such conditions are being complied with may be required.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
F. Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Examiner shall be final, unless an
appeal is made to the City Council within ten days after the Hearing
Examiner's decision. Said appeal shall be in writing to the City Council
and filed with the City Clerk. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
G. One Year Validity
Any conditional use permit granted by the Hearing Examiner shall
remain effective only for one year unless the use is begun within that time
or construction has commenced. If not in use or construction has not
commenced within one year, the conditional use permit shall become invalid.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
15.09.040 VARIANCES
The Board of Adjustment shall have the authority to grant a variance where
practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships and results inconsistent with
the general purposes of this code might result from the strict application
of certain provisions. A variance may not be granted to allow a use that
is not in conformity with the uses specified by this code for the district
in which the land is located. (NOTE: Sign variances are heard by the Kent
Hearing Examiner.)
A. Application
The owner or his agent may make application for a variance which
shall be on a form prescribed by the Planning Department and filed with the
Planning Department. Said application shall be submitted at least
forty-five (45) days prior to the next regularly scheduled public hearing
date, and shall be heard by the Board of Adjustment within one hundred (100)
days of the date of said application --provided, however, that this period
may be extended in any case for which an environmental impact statement is
required. [Amendment - per City Council action, 3/19/791
B. Public bearing
The Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing on any proposed
variance, and shall give notice thereof in at least one publication in the
local newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
1. Notice shall be given to all property owners within a radius
of at least two hundred (200) feet and, when determined by the Planning
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Director, a greater distance of the exterior boundaries of the property
subject of the application. Such notice to be sent ten (10) days prior to
the public hearing.
a. The failure of any property owner to receive said notice
of hearing will not invalidate the proceedings.
2. Public notices shall be posted in three conspicuous places on
or adjacent to the property subject of the application at least ten (10)
days prior to the date of the public hearing.
C. Conditions for Granting Variance
Before any variance may be granted, it shall be shown and the Board
of Adjustment shall find:
1. The variance shall not constitute a grant of special
privileges inconsistent with a limitation upon uses of other properties in
the vicinity and zone in which the property, on behalf of which the
application was filed, is located.
2. Such variance is necessary, because of special circumstances
relating to the size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the
subject property, to provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to
other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject
property is located; and
3. That the granting of such variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the property or
improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is
situated.
D. Board of Adjustment Action
The decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be final and
conclusive, unless within ten (10) days from the date of action, the
original applicant or an adverse party makes application the King County
Superior Court for a writ of certiorari, writ of prohibition, or a writ of
mandamus.
E. One Year Validit
Any variance authorized by the Board of Adjustment shall remain
effective only for one year, unless the use is begun within that time or
construction has commenced. If not in use or construction has not commenced
within one year, the variance shall become invalid.
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15.09.050 A14ENOWNTS
A. Purpose
This code 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 the zoning code) wherever the public
necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment, by
following the procedures of this section.
1. An amendment may be initiated by:
a. Zoning code text and official zoning map amendments may
be initiated by resolution of intention by the City Council. (Text
amendments are heard by the Planning Commission and City Council; zoning map
amendments are heard by the Nearing Examiner.)
b. Zoning code text amendments may be initiated by
resolution of intention by the Planning Commission.
c. Official zoning map amendments (rezones) may be initiated
by application of one or more owners, or their agents, of the property
affected by the proposed amendment, which shalt be made on a form prescribed
by the Planning Department and filed with the Planning Department. Said
application shall be submitted at least forty-five (45) days prior to the
next regularly scheduled public hearing date, and shall be heard by the
Nearing Examiner within one hundred (100) days of the date of said
application --provided, however, that this period may be extended in any case
for which an environmental impact statement is required. [Amendment - per
City Council action, 3/19/79 b 7/2/791
2. Public hearing
The Nearing Examiner shall hold at least one public hearing on
any proposed amendment, and shall give notice thereof in at least one
publication in the local newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the
public hearing. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
a. Notice shall be given to all property owners within at
least two hundred (200) feet and, when determined by the Planning Director,
a greater distance of the exterior boundaries of the property subject of the
application. Such notice to be sent ten (10) days prior to the public
hearing.
The failure of any property owner to receive said notice
of hearing will not invalidate the proceedings.
b. Public notices shall be posted in three conspicuous
places on or adjacent to the property subject of the application at least
ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing.
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3. Recommendation of the hearing examiner
Following the aforesaid public hearing, 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 said amendment. [Amendment - per City
Council action, 7/2/791
4. City Council Action
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation, the City Council shall, at a regular public meeting,
consider said recommendation. [Amendment - per City Council action, 7/2/791
If the application for an amendment is denied by the City
Council, said application shall not be eligible for resubmittal for one year
from date of said 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.
B. Zoning Annexed Lands
Lands annexed to the City after the effective date of this code
shall be classified into zoning districts after the Planning Commission has
held at least one hearing to consider the Comprehensive Plan land use
designation for the annexed area and forwarded a recommendation to the City
Council who shall hold at least one public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan
designation; and after the Hearing Examiner has held at least one public
hearing to consider the initial zoning district classification and made a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall hold at least
two public hearings to be held at least thirty days apart upon the
recommended zoning. The City Council shall give notice of the time and
place thereof by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the
annexing city and the area to be annexed. [Amendment - per City Council
action, 7/2/791
15.09.060 ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION
The Planning Director may make interpretations of the provisions of this
code. Such administrative interpretations shall include determinations of
uses permitted in the various districts, approval or disapproval of
development plans, and zoning permits. Other interpretations may be made as
specific circumstances arise which require such interpretations. The
purpose of such administrative interpretations is to provide a degree of
flexibility in the administration of this code while following the intent of
the City Council.
15.09.070 APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATIONS
Any appeal of administrative decisions relating to the enforcement or
interpretation of this code, unless otherwise specifically provided for in
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this chapter, shall be in writing, and shall be filers with the City Clerk
and the Planning Department within ten (10) days after such decision stating
the reasons for such appeal.
A. Said appeal shall be heard by the Board of Adjustment and the Board
of Adjustment shall render its decision within sixty (60) days after the
filing of such appeal with the City Clerk and Planning Department.
15.09.080 REVOCATION OF PERMITS OR VARIANCES
Any zoning permit, planned unit development permit, conditional use permit
or variance granted in accordance with the terms of this code may be revoked
if any of the conditions or terms of such permit or variance are violated,
or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith.
15.09.090 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PROCEDURES
The Planning Director shall have the power to authorize the following
procedures prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for industrial uses, as
provided in the several industrial districts.
A. Application
An application for a zoning permit for a use subject to performance
standard procedures shall be submitted by the owner or his agent in
duplicate on a form prescribed by the Planning Department. The applicant
shall also submit in duplicate a plan of the proposed machinery, processes
and products, and specifications for the mechanisms and techniques to be
used in restricting the creation or emission of dangerous and objectionable
elements as set forth in Section 15.08.050 subsection D. Applicant shall
also provide such supporting scientific, technical or other data or
information as is necessary to establish that said use will comply with the
performance standards set forth in Section 15.08.050.
B. Report to Expert Consultants
The Planning Director, upon obtaining approval of the costs by the
City Council, may refer the application for review and report to one or more
expert consultants qualified to advise as to whether a proposed use will
conform to the applicable performance standards specified in Section
15.08.050 in a manner set forth in the application. A copy of such report
shall be filed with the Planning Department for inspection by interested
persons.
C. Review by Planning Director
Within thirty (30) days after the Planning Department has received
the aforesaid application, or within such period as agreed to by the
applicant, the Planning Director shall decide whether the proposed use will
conform to the applicable performance standards, and on such basis shall
authorize or refuse to authorize issuance of a zoning permit, or require a
modification of the proposed equipment or operation. Any zoning permit so
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authorized and issued shall be conditioned upon, among other things, the
applicant's completed buildings and installations conforming in operation to
the applicable performance standards. +
D. Continued Enforcement
The Planning Department shall investigate any purported violation
of performance standards. For the purpose of investigating such violations,
the Planning Director may employ qualified experts.
After investigation, on due notice to the alleged violator, the
Planning Director may order the violations corrected within a prescribed
period of time, and in the event such violations are not so corrected, may
order the violator to cease and desist from carrying on that portion of the
operation or process causing a violation.
E. Violations
In the event a violation has occurred, the Planning Director shall
report to the City Attorney if the violation was willful, or likely to occur
again and the City Attorney may order the violator to take such steps as are
necessary to insure future compliance with this chapter. The procedure
herein provided shall not be exclusive, and in the event the violator has
been willful or without reasonable justification, the violator may be
prosecuted as for a misdemeanor.
155.09.100 VIOLATIONS
A. Complaints Regarding Violations
Whenever a violation of this Code occurs, or is alleged to have
occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating
fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the Planning
Department. The Planning Department shall record properly such complaint,
immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this Code.
B. Penalties for Violation
Violation of the provisions of this Code or failure to comply with
any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards
established in connection with grants of variances or special exceptions)
shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this code or fails
to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be
fined not more than one hundred (100) dollars or imprisoned for not more
than thirty (30) days, or both, and in addition, shall pay all costs and
expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be
considered a separate offense.
The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part
thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who
commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each
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be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein
provided.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such
other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
15.09.110 SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
Should any section or provision of this Code be declared by the courts to be
unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the code as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so declared to
be unconstitutional or invalid.
15.09.120 REPEAL
Ordinance #1071 and all amendments thereto be and the same are hereby
repealed.
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June 8, 1973
TO: All City Council Members
CITY CLERK
JUN
..BECE{_VED
FROM: Mayor Isabel Hogan
SUBJECT: Kent Zoning CodeO�dinauce and Council Salary' ,rdinance
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As Chief Executive Officer, I am roquired'-to sign ordinances passod
by the council, veto them or allow them to become law without my
signature,. The Kent Zoning Code Ordinance will become effective
without my signature. The sign section of this ordinance, primarily
the off -premise sign portion, is not in the best interests of the
community. There have been many improvements made to the community's
appearance at considerable expense and inconvenience eo individual
citizens. Their efforts have benefited the entire crumunity. Off -
,premise signs are a form of visual pollution that many communities
have prohibited.
The ordinance increasing council members' compensation will also
become law without msi.,nat-, ca AaCil has indicates . .:.-s
increase is eing made for t e work now being done by the council
��— with no commitment of additional participation in public meetings.
The public is only aware of the combination committee meeting -
workshop sessions on the second and fourth Mondays and the regular
council meetings on the first and third Mondays. Any other
official participation by the council members has been limitea to
occasional attendance at Planning Commission and Board of Adj-,.stment
meetings. There is an increasing need for "coverage" of a veriety
of meetings involving the city; this need apparently will not be
met by this across-the-board salary increase. A more equitable
arrangement would be to compensate those members for actual time
spent in representing the city.
A comment at a recent finance meeting indicated the administration
would bp required to justify all employee salaries. A number of
employees have been required to assume additional responsibilities
and a report of these activities will be given to the council oy
the Personnel Director. Salaries of employees as well as compen-
sation of elected officials represent the investment of the taxpayers
money and should be defensible.
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P. O. ROX 310' / 220 $0. ON AVE, / KENT, WASHINOTON 90031 / TELEPHONE (206) 252.2412