§ 25.07.010, 25.07.011, 25.07.012, 25.07.013
Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
- Minimum landscaping
- 5%
Slope & grading
Extracted standards
32 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Grading
- Maximum mound heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. near intersections30 in
No mound over 30 inches high shall be placed within 25 feet of any street and/or alley intersections.
- Maximum mound slope
Mounds shall not exceed three-to-one (3:1) slope.
Lighting
- Maximum lighting fixture heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. elsewhere25 ft
Maximum height of freestanding outdoor light fixtures is 25 feet for all other lights.
- Maximum lighting fixture heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. near residential18 ft
Maximum height of freestanding outdoor light fixtures is 18 feet if abutting or within 25 feet of residential zoning district.
- Maximum parking lot illumination4 fc
Average not to exceed four foot-candles of light.
- Minimum parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. lot illumination1 fc
Parking lots, driveways, trash enclosures/areas and group mailboxes shall be illuminated with a minimum maintained one foot-candle of light.
Other
- Bicycle parking ratio for lots with 20+ spaces
Parking lots with 20 or more spaces shall provide one bicycle parking space for each ten parking spaces.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in commercial/industrial front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.6 ft
In commercial and industrial zones, fences in required front yard max 6 feet.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.4 ft
In residential zones, fences in required front yard max 4 feet.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in commercial/industrial other locations8 ft
In commercial and industrial zones, fences in all other locations max 8 feet.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in residential other locations6 ft
In residential zones, fences in all other locations max 6 feet.
- Maximum distance for off-site parking500 ft
All off-site parking spaces shall be on an adjacent parcel within 500 feet of the use.
- Mechanical equipment screening
All exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from view on all sides.
- Minimum driveway depth20 ft
Driveways providing direct access from a public street to a parking facility, garage, or carport shall be at least 20 feet in depth.
- Minimum one-way driveway width10 ft
One-way driveways shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width.
- Minimum two-way driveway width20 ft
Two-way driveways shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width.
- Minimum interior parking landscaping for 25-49 spaces7.5 pct
Parking areas of five spaces or more shall provide additional landscaped areas: 25-49 spaces: 7.5%.
- Minimum interior parking landscaping for 50+ spaces10 pct
Parking areas of five spaces or more shall provide additional landscaped areas: 50+ spaces: 10%.
- Minimum interior parking landscaping for 5-24 spaces5 pct
Parking areas of five spaces or more shall provide additional landscaped areas: 5-24 spaces: 5%.
- Minimum parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. area shade for 25-49 spaces40 pct
Parking area landscaping shall include shade trees sufficient to provide for adequate shade canopies within 15 years: 25-49 spaces: 40%.
- Minimum parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. area shade for 50+ spaces50 pct
Parking area landscaping shall include shade trees sufficient to provide for adequate shade canopies within 15 years: 50+ spaces: 50%.
- Minimum parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. area shade for 5-24 spaces30 pct
Parking area landscaping shall include shade trees sufficient to provide for adequate shade canopies within 15 years: 5-24 spaces: 30%.
- Minimum projection clearance from lot line3 ft
No projection may extend closer than three feet to any lot line or into a public utility easement.
- Minimum screening wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
The screen shall consist of a solid decorative wall of masonry or similar durable material... The wall shall be a minimum of six feet in height.
- Minimum shrub size at planting5 gallon
Shrubs shall be a minimum five gallon size.
- Minimum tree size at planting24 box
Trees shall be a minimum 24 box size.
- ProhibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. fence materials
Barbed wire, razor wire, chain link fencing in front yard are prohibited in residential, commercial, and industrial zones unless approved.
- Shared parking reduction for entertainment/recreational40 pct
Shared parking between entertainment/recreational uses: minimum 40% of required parking.
- Shared parking reduction for hotel/motel75 pct
Shared parking between hotel/motel uses: minimum 75% of required parking.
- Shared parking reduction for industrial/office40 pct
Shared parking between industrial/office uses: minimum 40% of required parking.
- Shared parking reduction for restaurant50 pct
Shared parking between restaurant uses: minimum 50% of required parking.
- Shared parking reduction for retail60 pct
Shared parking between retail uses: minimum 60% of required parking.
From the ordinance
Parking, landscaping, lighting, and fencing standards.
Parking requirements
{
"hospital": "One per three beds, plus one per staff doctor, plus one per three staff",
"restaurant": "One per three seats or one per 100 sq ft dining, whichever greater, plus one per shift employee",
"hotel_motel": "One per guestroom, plus one per shift employee",
"bulky_retail": "One per 400 sq ft",
"self_storage": "One per 50 units, plus two for manager",
"skating_rink": "One per 100 sq ft recreational area, plus one per shift employee",
"barber_beauty": "One per 100 sq ft",
"bowling_center": "Six per lane, plus one per shift employee",
"caretaker_unit": "One per unit",
"general_retail": "One per 250 sq ft",
"medical_office": "One per 150 sq ft, plus one per doctor",
"assisted_living": "One per three beds",
"mortuary_chapel": "One per four seats or one per seven lineal feet of bench",
"service_station": "One per 400 sq ft, plus one per employee, min three",
"day_care_nursery": "1 per 500 sq ft floor area",
"uncovered_retail": "No additional requirement",
"convalescent_home": "See assisted living",
"elementary_school": "One per employee, plus one per ten students or one per four auditorium seats, whichever greater, plus bus loading",
"group_residential": "One per employee, plus 1 per bedroom or 1 per two beds, whichever greater",
"research_facility": "One per employee, plus one per 500 sq ft",
"billiard_card_room": "Two per table or one-half per seat, whichever greater",
"supportive_housing": "None beyond residential housing type",
"takeout_restaurant": "One per three seats or 100 sq ft dining, whichever greater, plus one per shift employee, plus eight per service window",
"bank_public_utility": "One per 300 sq ft",
"two_family_dwelling": "Two stalls per dwelling unit, one covered",
"college_trade_school": "One per employee, plus one per four students or one per four auditorium seats, whichever greater",
"recycling_collection": "Six vehicles or peak demand, plus one per commercial vehicle",
"transitional_housing": "Incomplete",
"transportation_depot": "One per employee, plus user parking as determined",
"undefined_commercial": "One per 250 sq ft",
"multi_family_dwelling": "One per one-bedroom unit, 1.5 per two-bedroom, two per 3+ bedroom, one guest per four units",
"warehouse_fulfillment": "One per 2,000 sq ft warehouse, plus office parking",
"residential_care_large": "One per three beds",
"residential_care_small": "None beyond residential housing type",
"single_family_dwelling": "Two stalls per dwelling unit, one covered",
"office_in_manufacturing": "Per all professional offices",
"commercial_swimming_pool": "One per 100 sq ft pool area",
"manufacturing_industrial": "One per 500 sq ft for up to 10,000 sq ft, one per 1,000 sq ft over",
"other_professional_office": "One per 300 sq ft",
"golf_driving_shooting_range": "One and one-half per station",
"public_assembly_fixed_seats": "One per four seats or one per seven lineal feet of bench",
"tennis_handball_racket_court": "Two per court, plus one per shift employee",
"retail_store_personal_service": "One per 4,000 sq ft display, plus one per employee, min four",
"public_assembly_no_fixed_seats": "One per 100 sq ft assembly area"
}