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19.20.030 Allowed Uses.
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A. The Residential Land Uses table indicates where categories of land uses may be permitted and whether those uses are allowed outright or by conditional use permit. Only residential zones are included in this table. Land uses not listed are prohibited unless allowed through the process specified in Section 19.20.020.D. Further interpretation of these zones may be obtained as specified in Section 18.03.020.B. Land uses are also subject to any footnotes contained within this chapter.

B. The symbols used in the table represent the following:

1. An “A” in a table cell indicates that the use is allowed subject to the applicable standards in this code in the zone listed at the top of the table.

2. An “AP” in a table cell indicates that the use is allowed subject to the administrative permit provisions in Chapter 19.86.

3. A “C” in a table cell indicates that the use is allowed by conditional use permit, subject to the conditional use provisions in Chapter 19.51 and any additional standards specified.

4. An “X” in a table cell indicates the use is not allowed in the zone listed at the top of the table.

C. Procedural requirements for permits are described in Chapter Title 20.

D. Uses similar to those listed may be established as allowed or conditionally allowed through the interpretation procedures in Chapter 20 In determining whether a use should be permitted, the Zoning Administrator shall refer to the purpose statements found in 19.20.010 and the 1987 version of the Standard Industrial Classification Manual.

USE CATEGORIES

R-1

R-2

R-3

Residential

Single family detached dwelling

A

A

A

Single family attached dwelling, each unit on its own lot of record

A

A

A

Factory built residential structure not on a permanent chassis

A

A

A

Factory-built housing constructed to the standards of the Building Code

A

A

A

Manufactured home

A

A

A

Duplex

X

A

A

Multi-family dwelling units

X

X

A

Condominium (in compliance with Chapter 19.67)

A

A

A

Rental of apartment appurtenant to single family residence

X

C

C

Accessory dwelling unit for immediate family member requiring daily care, supervision, or guardianship

A

A

A

Boarding house for not more than 3 people

X

C

C

Manufactured Home Park (in compliance with Chapter 19.65)

X

C

C

Temporary occupancy of recreational vehicle1

X

C

C

Home occupation (in compliance with Chapter 19.55)

AP

AP

AP

Commercial

Adult Family Home2

A

A

A

Assisted Living Facility

X

X

C

Family Day Care3

A

A

A

Day Care Center–in home4

C

C

C

Day Care Center–not in home5

X

X

C

Home Occupation (in compliance with Chapter 19.55)

A

A

A

Professional Office

X

X

C

Golf course

C

C

C

Clubs, lodges, assembly halls

X

X

C

Athletic clubs

X

X

C

Boarding houses

X

X

C

Clinics, hospitals

X

X

C

Hotels, motels

X

X

C

Marinas

X

X

C

Recreational Vehicle Parks (in compliance with Chapter 19.71)

X

X

X

Commercial uses not specifically listed

X

X

X

Transportation, Communication, and Utilities

Wireless communication facilities, in compliance with Chapter 19.78

X

X

X

Local utilities, below ground

A

A

A

Local utilities, above ground

C

C

C

Regional utilities

C

C

C

Public and Institutional

Park, playground, athletic field, other non-commercial recreation

A

A

A

Schools–public and private

C

C

C

Churches and church structures or additions which may exceed 30' in height, and appurtenant uses

C

C

C

Cemeteries

C

C

C

Public Utilities such as sub-stations and treatment plants

C

C

C

Agricultural

Commercial cultivation of land for agricultural products, vineyards, gardening, fruit growing

X

X

X

Keeping of livestock, poultry, rabbits, or bees (in compliance with Section 19.20.160)

X

X

X

Selling of agricultural products raised or grown on premises

X

X

X

Stables, riding academies, commercial dog kennels

X

X

X

Commercial produce stand (selling of seasonal agricultural products)

X

X

X

Miscellaneous

Accessory use appurtenant to any primary use on the same lot and not otherwise prohibited

A

A

A

Removal of soil or other natural materials for the purpose of sale or use as fill material6

X

X

X

Permanent storage in cargo container, in compliance with Chapter 19.76

AP

AP

AP

Temporary storage in cargo container, in compliance with Chapter 19.76

AP

AP

AP

Footnotes for Table 1

1.

A.The following criteria shall be met:

1)Applicant must be a non-profit organization.

2)The request is associated with a construction project which requires a conditional use permit.

3)The location and sitting of the RV units shall comply with Section 19.65.080 Setbacks and Separations of Manufactured Homes, Fire Apparatus Access under the Fire Code.

B.In addition to any other conditions the Planning Agency sets on the project, the following requirements shall be stipulated as conditions of the conditional use permit:

1)The duration of the conditional use permit shall be specified and shall not be allowed to exceed the life of the building permit.

2)The number of RV units to be allowed.

3)The RV site shall be left free of litter, debris, or other evidence of RV occupation upon the completion or removal of the use.

4)A solid waste disposal plan shall be provided.

2.An adult family home shall be licensed by the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services, and a city business license shall be required.

3.Family day care homes shall be licensed by the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services and shall operate in compliance with the licensed capacity requirements for family day care homes. Certification by the office of child care policy licensor as providing a safe passenger loading area, and a city business license shall be required. The building and lot shall comply with all building, fire, safety, and health code requirements, and shall conform to the lot size, building size, setbacks, and lot coverage standards of the zone, except for legal nonconforming structures. Signage shall not be allowed. Hours of operation may be limited to facilitate neighborhood compatibility, while also providing appropriate opportunities for persons who use family day care and who work a non-standard shift. Proof that adjacent property owners have been notified in writing of the intent to locate and maintain such a facility shall be required.

4.This shall be a day care facility that provides for the care of no more than 20 children in the family abode of the person holding the license issued by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Service. Day care centers must be in compliance with the following requirements:

A.Outdoor play areas shall not be located in front yards.

B.One on-site parking space is required for each employee in addition to the required resident parking.

C.An on-site, off-street loading and unloading area shall be required.

D.A city business license shall be required.

E.Signage shall not be permitted in the R-1, R-2, or R-3 Zones.

F.No structural or decorative alteration which would alter the character or be incompatible with the surrounding residences shall be permitted.

G.The use and structures shall be in compliance with zoning regulations and State Building Code requirements.

H.Day care centers shall be licensed by the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services and shall operate in compliance with the licensed capacity requirements as determined by the State of Washington, Department of Health Services, unless the Planning Agency stipulates fewer children.

I.The Planning Agency may impose conditions to mitigate any potential adverse impacts on the surrounding area.

5.Subject to the following conditions:

A.Day care facilities shall be licensed by the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services and shall operate in compliance with the licensed capacity requirements as determined by the State of Washington, Department of Health Services, unless the Planning Agency stipulates fewer children.

B.One (1) on-site parking space shall be required for each employee on the largest shift.

C.An on-site loading and unloading area shall be required.

6.Excavation for the purpose of on-site construction or landscaping is permitted.

[Ord. 2023-09 §§ 2, 3, December 2023; Ord. 2023-08 § 2, December 2023.]