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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 95-059-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMIVIISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON AN ORDINANCE OF THE GRANT ) COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ) AMENDING THE GRANT COUNTY ) ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTIONS ) IRS -lot, NIS -2811 IIO-SRII, IIS -A") AND THE ADDITION OF A NEW ) ZONING DISTRICT, "S-3" ) (SUBURBAN) ) RESOLUTION NUMBER 95 -59 -CC ORDINANCE NO. 95 -59 -CC ORDINANCE ADOPTING PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, on the 6th day of July, continued to the 3rd day of August, 1994, a hearing was held by the Grant County Planning Commission regarding amendments and additions to the Grant County Zoning Ordinance, and; WHEREAS, no formal objection was presented at that time, and; WHEREAS, the proposed amendments and the addition of a new zoning district entitled 11S-3 (Suburban)" appears to be responsible and proper and to the best interest of the citizens of Grant County, and; WHEREAS, the Grant County Planning Commission has recommended to the Board of County Commissioners that favorable action be taken on the proposed amendments to the "S-111, "S-2111, "S-A", "O -SR", and the addition of a new 11S-3 (Suburban)" zoning district, and; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public meeting on the day of 1994, at which time no person appeared in opposition to the proposed amendments and addition, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Grant County Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include the following changes as per the attached amendments. DONE THIS 15th DAY OF Mav r ATTEST: RK /V Z /l. CLERK BOARD r� CHAT MIR AN COMMISSIONER COMMISSIO , 19 95 , Constituting the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington SUBURBAN - 1 (S-1) A. PURPOSE The "Suburban -1" zone is a classification for a district suitable for residential use on land parcels of one (1) to three (3) acres, which is for a sinale unit and sinale-family dwellinas. Uses are limited to residential uses. Animals, livestock and crops primarily for the personal use of occupants of dwellings are permitted in accordance with the standards relative to the land area required to protect public health and welfare, as listed under the "Supplementary Use and Area Regulations" section. B. USES PERMITTED 1. Single-family dwellings only. 2. Public parks, playgrounds, schools offering general education courses and churches. 3. Public and private golf courses, swimming pools and tennis courts. 4. Fire stations. 5. Utility and community buildings not to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet. 6. Temporary real estate sales offices when located on the tract being developed, but only until all of the land in said tract or subdivision has been sold. 7. Greenhouses as an accessory use for personal use only and not to include any sales room or other buildings used primarily for the sale of products thereof. 8. Fruit raising, agricultural nurseries and vineyards provided for the display and sale of products produced on the premises. (See Section XV for livestock permitted). 9. Cultivation of land for production of agricultural products, agricultural roadside stands for products produced on the premises. 10. Day care facilities not requiring state licensing. (See conditional use, E.2). C. RESTRICTIONS 1. Lot area required: One (1) acre minimum. 2. Required building setbacks: A. There shall be a front yard setback not less that twenty (20 feet deep; a rear yard setback of not less than five (5) feet deep; and two (2) side yard setbacks of not less than five (5) feet wide, except that on a corner lot, the side yard along a flanking or side street shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet wide, and the front yard not less than twenty (20) feet deep. B. On any parcel adjoining an agricultural zone, the building setback shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet. C. For every building over two stories in height, the side yard setback shall be increased by two (2) feet for every story above two. 3. Area: A. For the purpose of computing front yard dimensions, the measurement shall be taken from the nearest point of the front wall of the building to the street or road line, except that certain architectural features hereinafter listed shall not be considered in making such measurements, TO -WIT: 1. Cornices, canopies, eaves, chimneys or any similar architectural features may extend beyond said front wall a distance not exceeding two (2) feet. 2. A landing place or uncovered porch not over forty-two (42) inches in height may extend beyond said front wall a distance not exceeding six (6) feet. 3. The above -enumerated architectural features may also extend into any side or rear yard the same distance that they are permitted to extend beyond any front wall. B. In any residential zoning district, no new dwelling shall be required to be set back more than two (2) feet further from the front property line than any other dwelling previously erected on an adjoining lot or plot which dwelling is less than thirty (30) feet distant from such new dwelling, provided that this regulation shall not be interpreted so as to reduce a required front yard to less than fifteen (15) feet or to permit the erection of any building within a distance of less than fifty (50) feet of the center line of any County road or highway. C. The minimum lot frontage on any public or private road shall be fifty (50) feet. D. Detached accessory buildings, when located not less than one hundred (100) feet from the front property line or when any such building is not more than thirty-five (35) feet from the rear lot line, may occupy the side yard along an inside lot line. E. On any lot used for residential purposes, not more than forty (40) per centum of the required rear yard may be occupied by accessory or other buildings. D. USES SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED 1. No travel trailers or R.Ws shall be used as residences in this zone. 2. Mobile home parks/manufactured home parks. 3. Mobile homes, manufactured homes. E. USES PERMITTED BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ONLY 1. Extended -Family Living Arrangements: An extended -family living arrangement contemplates the allowance of more than one single-family dwelling upon one lot or parcel within a zone where the Board of Adjustment finds: (a) The primary lot tenant will not change; and (b) The primary/secondary lot tenant is aged, disabled or dependant upon the other lot tenant. (c) There exists between the primary and proposed secondary lot tenants a close personal relationship. This is intended to mean a kinship of no less than the second degree as computed according to the rules of the Civil Law; PROVIDED the Board of Adjustment may grant a Conditional Use Permit in special circumstances where there is established a long-standing close relationship which can be attested to by disinterested persons; and (d) There is approval from the Grant County Health District of the proposed water and sewer systems. (e) If any of the conditions change, one of the residences must be removed within (90) days. 2. State licensed day care facilities. 3. Buildings removed from permanent foundations or constructed for mobility. "Permanent foundation", in addition to its common meaning, shall include any foundation supporting an occupied or used building. The building must conform to the Uniform Building Code. 4. Any other uses deemed appropriate or consistent to the nature of the zoning classification. SUBURBAN - II (S-2) A. PURPOSE The "S-2 (Suburban)" zone is a land use classification for a district suitable for residential use on land parcels one (1) acre to three (3) acres in size for a one (1) to four (4) family dwelling. Uses are limited to residential uses. Animals, livestock and crops are permitted in accordance with the standards relative to the land required to protect public health and welfare, as listed in the "Supplementary Use and Area Regulations" section. B. USES PERMITTED 1. One (1) to four (4) family dwelling. 2. Public parks, playgrounds, schools offering general education courses and churches. 3. Public and private golf courses, swimming pools and tennis courts. 4. Fire stations. 5. Utility and community buildings not to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet. 6. Temporary real estate sales offices when located on the tract being developed, but only until all of the land in said tract or subdivision has been sold. 7. Greenhouses as an accessory use for personal use only, and not to include any sales room or other buildings used primarily for the sale of products thereof. 8. Home occupations, provided that there shall be no external evidence of any home occupation except a name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area. 9. Buildings and land uses necessary for government or public utility functions. 10. Manufactured homes and factory -built homes. 11. Cultivation of land for the production of agricultural products, fruit raising, agricultural nurseries and vineyards, provided however, that only a temporary roadside stand may be employed for the display and sale of products produced on the premises. Signs advertising the sale of products produced on the premises, but not more than two (2) signs having an area of not more than six (6) square feet each in addition to signs painted on building, walls or roof. (See Supplementary Use and Area Regulation section for livestock permitted). 12. Trade or industrial schools. 13. Day care facilities not requiring state licensing. C. RESTRICTIONS 1. Lot area required: Minimum lot size of one (1) acre. 2. Required building setbacks: A. There shall be a front yard setback not less than twenty (20) feet deep; a rear yard setback of not less than five (5) feet deep; and two (2) side yard setbacks of not less than five (5) feet wide, except that on a corner lot, the side yard along a flanking or side street shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet wide, and the front yard not less than twenty (20) feet deep. B. On any parcel adjoining an Agricultural zone, the building setback shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet. C. For every building over two stories in height, the side yard setback shall be increased by two (2) feet for every story above two. D. The minimum lot frontage on any public or private road shall be fifty (50) feet. D. USES SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED 1. No travel trailers or R.V.'s shall be used as primary residences. E. CONDITIONAL USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT 1. Mobile Homes Parks/Manufactured Home Parks. A. A binding site plan is required to accompany the conditional use request to demonstrate that the following conditions can be met in accordance with the Binding Site Plan ordinance. (1) Site size: One acre and must be large enough to meet the following requirements: a. Setbacks from all perimeter site boundaries of ten (10) feet, five (5) foot setbacks on interior lot lines and from public right-of-way of twenty-five (25) feet. b. Off-street parking as provided in Section X1v c. The site must be large enough to accommodate on-site sewage disposal as determined by the County Health District unless sewage disposal is by means of an off-site sewage treatment or disposal system. d. Domestic water is to be provided by a system to be approved by the Washington State Department of Health. e. Individual lots must be a minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet. f. The site shall have access on a public right-of-way approved by the Grant County Public Works Department. g. Above -ground storage of inflammable gases or liquids must be done with adequate safety precautions and full consideration for the safety of the trailer or manufactured home occupants and other buildings, dwellings or trailers on adjoining sites. h. Ingress and egress to the court or park must be at controlled points acceptable to the Public Works Department and must join the public right-of-way at an angle less than seventy-five (75) degrees and no more than one hundred -five (105) degrees; must be at a level slope, and must be sufficiently wide so that turning vehicles can remain in their own traffic lane. i. The park must provide and internal traffic circulation system. j. A water source (hydrant or other) for fire control may be required. Approval from the Grant County Fire Marshal is necessary. k. Open space for recreation may be required. I. Screening by fence or planting, landscaping and other special conditions may be required if special circumstances exist which require them for the welfare or safety of adjoining property owners or the occupants of the court or park. m. An area for the storage of recreational equipment, recreational vehicles and refuse collection facilities may be required. (2) Extended -Family Living Arrangements An extended family -living arrangement contemplates the allowance of one additional family dwelling or manufactured home, other than a travel trailer, upon one (1) lot within a zone where the Board of Adjustment finds: a. The primary lot tenant will not change; and b. The primary/secondary lot tenant is aged, disabled or dependant upon the other lot tenant; and c. There exists between the primary and proposed secondary lot tenants a close personal relationship. This is intended to mean a kinship of no less than the second degree as computed according to the rules of the Civil Law, provided, the Board of Adjustment may grant a Conditional Use Permit in special circumstances where there is established a long-standing close relationship which can be attested to by disinterested persons; and d. There is approval from the Grant County Health District of the proposed water and sewer systems. e. If any of the conditions change, one of the residences must be removed within ninety (90) days. (3) Mini -storage facilities. (4) Day care and nursery schools requiring state licensing. (5) Buildings removed from permanent foundations or constructed for mobility. "Permanent foundation", in addition to its common meaning, shall include any foundation supporting an occupied or used building. The building must conform to the Uniform Building Code. (6) Manufactured homes not built to H.U.D. standards. (7) Bed & Breakfasts. (8) Stables, riding academies and dog kennels. (9) Facilities for special populations, including hospitals, nursing facilities, mental health or developmental disabilities facilities and clinics except correction facilities. (10) Any other uses deemed appropriate or consistent to the nature of the zoning classification. SUBURBAN - III (S-3) A. PURPOSE The "S-3 (Suburban)" zone is a land use classification for a district suitable for residential use on land parcels three (3) acres to five (5) acres in size for a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling. Uses are limited to residential uses. Animals, livestock and crops are permitted in accordance with the standards relative to the land area required to protect public health and welfare. B. USES PERMITTED 1. One (1) or two (2) family dwellings. 2. Public parks, playgrounds, schools offering general education courses and churches. 3. Public and private golf courses, swimming pools and tennis courts. 4. Fire stations. 5. Utility and community buildings not to exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet. 6. Temporary real estate sales offices when located on the tract being developed, but only until all of the land in said tract or subdivision has been sold. 7. Greenhouses as an accessory use for personal use only and not to include any sales room or other buildings used primarily for the sale of products thereof. 8. Home occupations, provided that there shall be no external evidence of any home occupation except a name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area. 9. Buildings and land uses necessary for government or public utility functions. 10. Manufactured homes and factory -built homes. 11. Cultivation of land for the production of agricultural products, fruit raising, agricultural nurseries and vineyards, provided however, that only a temporary roadside stand may be employed for the display and sale of products produced on the premises. Signs advertising the sale of products produced on the premises are allowed, but not more than two (2) signs having an area of not more than six (6) square feet each in addition to signs painted on building, walls or roof. (See Supplementary Use and Area Regulations for livestock permitted). 12. Day care facilities not requiring state licensing. C. RESTRICTIONS 1. Lot area required: Minimum lot size of three (3) acres. 2. Required building setbacks: A. There shall be a front yard setback not less than twenty-five (25) feet deep; a rear yard setback of not less than five (5) feet deep; and two (2) side yard setbacks of not less than five (5) feet wide, except that on a corner lot, the side yard along a flanking or side street shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet wide, and the front yard not less than twenty (20) feet deep. B. On any parcel adjoining an Agricultural zone, the building structure setback shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet. C. For every building over two stories in height, the side yard setback shall be increased by two (2) feet for every story above two. D. The minimum lot frontage on any public or private road shall be fifty (50) feet. D. USES SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED 1. No travel trailers or R.V.'s shall be used as primary residences. E. CONDITIONAL USES BY SPECIAL PERMIT 1. Mobile Home Parks/Manufactured Home Parks A. A binding site plan is required to accompany the conditional use request to demonstrate that the following conditions can be met in accordance with the Grant County Binding Site Plan ordinance. (1) Site size: Three (3) acres and must be large enough to meet the following requirements: a. Setbacks from all perimeter site boundaries of ten (10) feet, five (5) foot setbacks on interior lines and from public right-of-way of twenty-five (25) feet. b. Off-street parking as provided in Section C. The site must be large enough to accommodate on-site sewage disposal as determined by the County Health District unless sewage disposal is by means of an off-site sewage treatment or disposal system. d. Domestic water is to be provided by a system to be approved by the Washington State Department of Health. e. Individual lots must be a minimum of seven thousand (7,000) square feet. f. The site shall have access on a public right-of-way approved by the Grant County Public Works Department. g. Above -ground storage of inflammable gases or liquids must be done with adequate safety precautions and full consideration for the safety of the trailer or mobile home occupants and other buildings, dwellings or trailers on adjoining sites. h. Ingress and egress to the court or park must be at controlled points acceptable to the Public Works Department. i. The park must provide an internal traffic circulation system. j. A water source (hydrant or other) for fire control may be required. Approval must be secured from the Grant County Fire Marshal. k. Open space for recreation may be required. I. Screening by fence or planting, landscaping and other special conditions may be required if special circumstances exist which require them for the welfare or safety of adjoining property owners or the occupants of the court or park. m. An area for the storage of recreational equipment, recreational vehicles and refuse collection facilities may be required. (2) Extended -Family Living Arrangements An extended -family living arrangement contemplates the allowance of one additional family dwelling or manufactured home, other than a travel trailer, upon one (1) lot within a zone where the Board of Adjustment finds: a. The primary lot tenant will not change; and b. The primary/secondary lot tenant is aged, disabled or dependant upon the other lot tenant. c. There exists between the primary and proposed secondary lot tenants a close personal relationship. This is intended to mean a kinship of no less than the second degree as computed according to the rules of the Civil Law, provided, the Board of Adjustment may grant a Conditional Use Permit in special circumstances where there is established a lot -standing close relationship which can be attested to by disinterested persons; and d. There is approval from the Grant County Health District of the proposed water and sewer systems. e. If any of the conditions change, one of the residences must be removed within ninety (90) days. (3) Mini -storage facilities. (4) Day care and nursery schools requiring state licensing. (5) Buildings removed from permanent foundations or constructed for mobility. "Permanent foundation", in addition to its common meaning, shall include any foundation supporting an occupied or used building. The building must conform to the Uniform Building Code. (6) Manufactured homes not built to H.U.D. standards. (7) Bed & Breakfasts. (8) Stables, riding academies and dog kennels. (9) Facilities for special populations, including hospitals, nursing facilities, mental health or developmental disabilities facilities and clinics except correction facilities. (10) Any other uses deemed appropriate or consistent to the nature of the zoning classification. SECTION XII "O -SR (OPEN SPACE RECREATION)" A. PURPOSE In all "O -SR" zones, the use of the land and structures, the location and erection of new structures, and the alteration, enlargement or moving of existing structures shall conform in all respects to the following regulations: B. USES PERMITTED 1. Recreational camps for groups, such as, but not limited to: a. 4-H Youth Groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, Youth Groups, etc. 2. Public parks, playgrounds, campgrounds. 3. Grazing. 4. Livestock. (See Section XV for livestock permitted.) 5. Wildlife preserves. 6. Docks, wharves, piers and moorage facilities of a non-commercial nature, provided however, that plans be submitted to the Grant County Planning Department for approval before any construction is commenced. 7. Single-family and multiple -family dwellings. 8. Mini -storage facilities. C. RESTRICTIONS 1. Lot size requirement: Two (2) acre minimum. 2. Maximum lot coverage: No more than 35% of the lot shall be built upon. 3. Maximum floor area permitted: No limitation. 4. Yard setback requirement: There shall be a front yard setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth, and two (2) side yard setbacks of not less than five (5) feet in width, except that on a corner lot, the side yard setback shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet wide. 5. The minimum lot frontage on any public or private road shall be fifty (50) feet. 6. Height restrictions: The maximum height limit for all structures within the zone shall be two (2) stories or thirty (30) feet, whichever is less from main floor elevation. 7. Off -Street Parking Facilities required. (See Section XIV). A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. Extended -Family Living Arrangement An extended -family living arrangement contemplates the allowance of more than one single-family dwelling or mobile single-family home, other than a travel trailer upon one (1) lot within a zone where the Board of Adjustment finds: a. The primary lot tenant will not change; and b. The primary/secondary lot tenant is aged, disabled or dependant upon the other lot tenant; and c. There exists between the primary and proposed secondary lot tenants a close personal relationship. This is intended to mean a kinship of no less than the second degree as computed according to the rules of the Civil Law, provided the Board of Adjustment may grant a Conditional Use Permit in special circumstances where there is established a long- standing close relationship, which can be attested to be disinterested persons; and d. There is approval from the Grant County Health District of the proposed water and sewer systems. e. If any of the conditions change, one of the residence must be removed within (90) days. 2. R.V. Parks (Refer to Grant County R.V. Park Ordinances and Binding Site Plan Ordinance). 3. Bed & Breakfasts. 4. Travel trailers for part-time use. 5. Any other uses deemed appropriate or consistent to the nature of the zoning classification. SECTION IV "S-A (AGRICULTURE - SUBURBAN)" A. PURPOSE To provide for the needs of those citizens who desire to reside on small rural acreage; to afford the benefits of the Agricultural zone to smaller acreages; and to act as a zoning classification between the Suburban and Agricultural area. B. CRITERIA The Planning Commission, in considering the zoning of any area as Agricultural Suburban, will consider, but not be limited to, the following factors with no single factor being controlling. 1. The need and desirability of such a zone in the area. 2. Soil not readily adapted to full-time commercial farming. 3. Negligible environmental impact on suburban or residential areas. 4. Situated to function as zone between suburban and agricultural areas. 5. Existing land use and expressed interest of landowners in the immediate area. C. USES PERMITTED: (WITHOUT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) 1. One single-family home or one mobile/manufactured home per lot (per five acres). 2. Cultivation of land for the production of agricultural products, fruit raising, agricultural nurseries and vineyards, provided however, that only a temporary roadside stand may be employed for the display and sale of products produced on the premises, but not more than two (2) signs having an area of not more than six (6) square feet each in addition to signs painted on building, walls or roof. (See Section XV for livestock permitted). 3. Buildings and land uses necessary for governmental and utility functions. 4. Grange, community and fraternal halls, churches and schools. 5. Maintenance, raising or grazing of livestock or poultry, provided that all animals are kept in accordance with Section XV, "Supplementary Uses". 6. Home occupations, provided that there shall be no external evidence of any home occupation except a name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area. 7. Day care facilities not requiring state licensing. D. USES PERMITTED: (BY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ONLY) 1. Trade schools. 2. Extended -Family Living Arrangements. An extended -family living arrangement contemplates the allowance of one additional family dwelling or manufactured home, other than a travel trailer, upon one (1) lot within a zone where the Board of Adjustment finds: a. The primary lot tenant will not change; and b. The primary/secondary lot tenant is aged, disabled or dependent upon the other lot tenant. c. There exists between the primary and proposed secondary lot tenants a close personal relationship. This is intended to mean a kinship of no less than the second degree as computed according to the rules of the Civil Law, provided, the Board of Adjustment may grant a Conditional Use Permit in special circumstances where there is established a long- standing close relationship which can be attested to by disinterested persons; and d. There is approval from the Grant County Health District of the proposed water and sewer systems. e. If any of the conditions change, one of the residences must be removed within ninety (90) days. 3. Facilities for special populations, including hospitals, nursing facilities, mental health or developmental disabilities facilities and clinics except correctional facilities. 4. Mini -storage facilities. 5. Buildings removed from permanent foundations or constructed for mobility. "Permanent foundation", in addition to its common meaning, shall include any foundation supporting an occupied or used building. The building must conform to Uniform Building Code. 6. Manufactured homes not built to H.U.D. standards. 7. Bed & Breakfasts. 8. Stables, riding academies and dog kennels. 9. Any other uses deemed appropriate or consistent to the nature of the zoning classification. E. RESTRICTIONS 1. Lot area required: Not less than five (5) acres. 2. Uses Specifically Prohibited: (a) Mobile home parks. (b) Travel trailers as a primary residence. 3. Building Setbacks: A. There shall be a front yard setback of not less than twenty (20) feet deep; a rear yard setback of not less than ten (10) feet deep, and two (2) side yard setbacks of not less than five (5) feet wide, except that on a corner lot, the side yard along a flanking or side street shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet wide, and the front yard not less than twenty (20) feet deep. B. On any parcel adjoining an agricultural zone, the building setback shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet. C. The minimum lot frontage on any public or private road shall be fifty (50) feet.