ORD 23-949 - Relating to Various Code Amendments in Titles 18 & 19ORDINANCE NO.23-949
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to various
amendments to Titles 18 (Subdivisions) and 19 (Zoning and Development; amending
FWRC 18.10.030, 19.05.010, 19.70.060, 19.70.150, 19.75.060, 19.80.140, 19.110.010,
19.115.050, 19.115.090, 19.125.160, 19.130.020, 19.145.410, 19.145.440, 19.195.015,
19.200.020, 19.200.045, 19.200.100, 19.205.010, 19.205.040, 19.205.070, 19.205.080,
19.215.050, 19.215.070, 19.215.150, 19.220.050, 19.220.080, 19.220.100, 19.220.105,
19.225.055, 19.225.070, 19.225.075, 19.230.055, 19.230.060, 19.230.065, 19.240.085,
19.240.095 (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-40, 90-41, 90-43, 90-631, 92-133, 93-170, 95-245,
96-270, 96-271, 97-291, 99-333, 99-337, 00-375, 01-381, 01-382, 02-424, 02-426, 03-443, 04-
468, 05-506, 06-515, 07-545, 07-554, 07-559, 07-573, 08-585, 09-593, 09-604, 09-605, 09-594,
09-610, 09-631, 10-651,10-669, 10-678, 11-681, 11-700, 12-713, 13-754, 14-760, 14-778, 15-
797, 15-804, 17-834, 18-850, 18-852, 18-844, 20-898, 21-921 and 22-932.)
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to periodically modify Titles 18 (Subdivisions)
and 19 (Zoning and Development Code) of the Federal Way Revised Code ("FWRC"), in order
to conform to state and federal law, codify administrative practices, clarify and update zoning
regulations as deemed necessary, and improve the efficiency of the regulations and the
development review process; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Growth Management Act requires that development
regulations be subject to continuing evaluation and review; and
WHEREAS, the city has identified miscellaneous issues of clarity and consistency,
opportunities for permitting efficiencies, and compliance issues with newly passed and/or
amended State laws and regulations that this ordinance seeks to remedy; and
WHEREAS, State agencies received a 60-day notice of the proposed amendments on
September 27, 2022; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance, containing amendments to development regulations and the
text of Title 18 and 19 FWRC, has complied with Process VI review, Chapter 19.80 FWRC,
pursuant to Chapter 19.35 FWRC; and
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WHEREAS, an Environmental Determination of Nonsignificance ("DNS") was properly
issued for the proposed various code amendments on September 16, 2022, two public comment
letters from one individual were received. The DNS was finalized on September 30, 2022; and
no appeals were filed and the appeal period expired on October 21, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission properly conducted a duly noticed public hearing
on these code amendments on November 2, 2022, and forwarded a recommendation of approval
to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use & Transportation Committee of the City Council of the City
of Federal Way considered these code amendments on December 5, 2022, and recommended
adoption of the proposed various text amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Federal Way makes the following
findings with respect to the proposed amendments.
(a) The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted and restated as finding of fact.
(b) These code amendments are in the best interest of the residents of the City and
will benefit the City as a whole by ensuring conformance with state law, protecting public health
and safety, and clarifying items within the Code resulting in less need for interpretation.
(c) These code amendments comply with Chapter 36.70A RCW, Growth
Management.
(d) These code amendments are consistent with the intent and purpose of their
respective titles under FWRC and will implement and are consistent with the applicable
provisions of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan.
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(e) These code amendments bear a substantial relationship to, and will protect and
not adversely affect, the public health, safety, and welfare.
FWRC.
(f) These code amendments have followed the proper procedure required under the
Section 2. Conclusions. Pursuant to Chapter 19.80 FWRC and Chapter 19.35 FWRC, and
based upon the recitals and the findings set forth in Section 1, the Federal Way City Council
makes the following Conclusions of Law with respect to the decisional criteria necessary for the
adoption of the proposed amendments:
(a) The proposed FWRC amendments are consistent with, and substantially
implement, the following Federal Way Comprehensive Plan goals and policies:
LUG2 Develop an efficient and timely development review process based on a public/
private partnership.
LUN Maximize efficiency of the development review process.
LUP6 Conduct regular reviews of development regulations to determine how to improve
upon the permit review process.
LUP15 Revise existing land use regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in
the design of new single-family developments and in -fill
(b) The proposed FWRC amendments bear a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, and welfare because they will offer increased efficiencies for permit applicants,
clarify ambiguities in the current code thereby reducing the need for staff interpretations, and
make the FWRC consistent with recently approved changes to state law.
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(c) The proposed amendments are in the best interest of the public and the residents
of the City because they promote permit efficiency resulting in more consistency and
predictability for the public.
Section 3. FWRC 18.10.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.10.030 Applications.
Applications for boundary line adjustments shall at minimum provide the information contained
within City of Federal Way Department of Community Development Bulletin No. 038,
Boundary Line Adjustment Submittal Requirements. The submittal requirements are not
intended to determine if an application conforms to city of Federal Way codes. They are used
only to determine if all required materials have been submitted. A code -related review will occur
after a complete application has been submitted. The director may waive any sections
determined to be not reasonably necessary.be submitted —to the depaAment of
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Section 4. FWRC 19.05.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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19.05.010 A definitions.
"Abandoned" means knowing relinquishment, by the owner, of right or claim to the subject
property or structure on that property, without any intention of transferring rights to the property
or structure to another owner, tenant, or lessee, or of resuming the owner's use of the property.
"Abandoned" includes but is not limited to circumstances involving tax forfeiture, bankruptcy, or
foreclosure.
"Abandoned personal wireless service facility" means a WSF that meets the following:
(1) Operation has voluntarily ceased for a period of 60 or more consecutive days; or
(2) The effective radiated power of an antenna has been reduced by 75 percent for a period of 60
or more consecutive days; or
(3) The antenna has been relocated at a point less than 80 percent of the height of the support
structure; or
(4) The number of transmissions from an antenna has been reduced by 75 percent for a period of
60 or more consecutive days.
"Accessory" means a use or structure which is subordinate and incidental to the principal use or
structure on the subject property, and supports the principal use or structure without displacing or
dominating it. A structure is only accessory within the meaning of this definition when it has less
gross square footage and its height is equal to or less than the height of the principal structure on
the subject property. See FWRC 19.265.010.
"Accessory living facility" means an area or structure on the subject property, which is accessory
to a permitted use on a commercial subject property, providing provisions for living, cooking,
sleeping and sanitation for an employee on the subject property and that employee's family, or
for the business owner/operator and that person's family.
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"Active uses" means uses that by their very nature generate activity, and thus opportunities for
natural surveillance, such as picnic areas, extracurricular school activities, exercise groups, etc.
"Adjoining" means property that touches or is directly across a street from the subject property.
For the purpose of height regulations, any portion of a structure which is 100 feet or more from a
low density zone is not considered to be adjoining that zone.
"Administrator" for the purpose of sign regulations means the director or his/her designated
representative.
"Adult entertainment, activity, retail, or use" shall mean all of the following:
(1) "Adult theater" shall mean a building or enclosure or any portion thereof used for presenting
material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or
relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" (defined below) for
observation by patrons therein and which excludes minors by virtue of age.
(2) "Adult entertainment" shall mean a cabaret, nightclub or other establishment which features
go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, male or female impersonators, similar entertainers or
attendants, who are so clothed or dressed as to emphasize "specified anatomical areas" and/or
whose performances or other activities include or mimic "specified sexual activities" (defined in
FWRC 19.05.190) and which establishment excludes minors by virtue of age, and shall mean
any of the adult entertainment establishments as defined in FWRC 12.10.010.
(3) "Panorama " and 'peepshow " shall mean as defined in FWRC 12.10.010.
(4) "Adult retail" shall mean a retail establishment which, for money or any other form of
consideration, either:
(a) Has as one of its principal purposes to sell, exchange, rent, loan, trade, transfer, and/or
provide for viewing, off the premises, any adult -oriented merchandise; or
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(b) Provides, as its substantial stock -in -trade, for the sale, exchange, rental, loan, trade,
transfer, and/or viewing or use, off the premises, any adult -oriented merchandise.
Activities and uses defined as "adult entertainment, activity, retail, or use" are only permitted in
the zone where that term is specifically listed as an allowable use and only in conformance to the
requirements as stated for that use.
"Adult family home" means a residential home for which a person is licensed to provide personal
care, special care, room, and board to more than one, but not more than six, adults who are not
related by blood or marriage to the person or persons providing the services. The number of
residents in an adult family home may be no more than the total of the residents being provided
services, plus a family that includes at least one service provider. Any limitation on the number
of residents resulting from this definition shall not be applied to the extent it would prevent the
city from making reasonable accommodations to disabled persons in order to afford such persons
equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling as required by the Fair Housing Amendments Act
of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(3)(b). This definition shall not be applied to the extent that would
cause a residential structure occupied by persons with handicaps, as defined in the Federal Fair
Housing Amendments Act of 1988, to be treated differently than a similar residential structure
occupied by other related or unrelated individuals. See FWRC 19.105.080.
"Adult -oriented merchandise" shall mean any goods, products, commodities, or other wares,
including, but not limited to, videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, magazines, books, pamphlets, posters,
cards, periodicals, or nonclothing novelties which depict, describe, or simulate "specified
anatomical areas" or "specified sexual activities" (defined in FWRC 19.05.190).
"Agricultural use" means any agricultural, stable or livestock use listed as an allowable use in
the suburban estate zones. See definition of "urban agriculture."
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"Air rights " means the right to control the use of the space above the surface of the ground.
"AKART" means "all known, available and reasonable methods of prevention, control and
treatment," and is the most current methodology that can be reasonably required for preventing,
controlling, or abating the pollutants associated with a point or nonpoint discharge. See also
"best management practices."
"Alluvium " means soil deposits transported by surface waters.
Animal Care Facility. See definition of "animal kennel."
"Animal kennel" means any structure or premises in which animals are boarded (including day
care) or bred for a fee or compensation. Animal kennels may also offer grooming, training, sales
of ancillary items, and related activities.
"Antique" or "collectible" means any article which, because of age, rarity, or historical
significance, has a monetary value greater than its original value, or which has an age recognized
by the United States government as entitling the article to an import duty less than that
prescribed for contemporary merchandise.
"Applicant" means a person who, whether personally or through an agent, seeks, requests, or
applies for any permit, approval, license, franchise, development proposal, or capacity reserve
certificate (CRC); a person who is the owner of property subject to this title, and a person who is
engaged, whether personally or through an agent, in development activity. "Applicant" includes
both the principal and any agent.
"Aquifer" means a geological formation that is capable of yielding a usable amount of fresh
water to a well or spring.
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"Arcade " means a linear pedestrian walkway that abuts and runs along the facade of a building.
It is covered, but not enclosed, and open at all times to public use. Typically, it has a line of
columns along its open side. There may be habitable space above the arcade.
"Architectural embellishments for sign regulations" means the aesthetic elements of the
structure that includes or encloses a sign. They do not include any copy, text, logos, graphics, or
other elements of the sign face or sign base, but are solely intended to enhance the aesthetics of
the structural elements surrounding or supporting the sign.
"Area Median Income (AMM' means the Metropolitan Statistical Area median income adjusted
for household size as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
"Average building elevation (ABE) " means the average of the highest and lowest existing or
proposed elevations, whichever is lowest, taken at the base of the exterior walls of the structure,
or it means five feet above the lowest of the existing or proposed elevations, whichever is lowest.
ABE is the elevation from which building height is measured.
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topographical change.
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"Awning" means a nonrigid, roof -like cover that projects from a building as a shelter, but that
does not project above the adjacent parapet or roof of a supporting building.
Section 5. FWRC 19.70.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.70.060 Notice.
(1) Contents. The director shall prepare the following notices as applicable:
(a) Notice of application. A notice of application shall contain:
(i) The name of the applicant and, if applicable, the project name and file number.
(ii) The date of application, the notice of completion, and the notice of application.
(iii) The street address of the subject property or, if this is not available, a description
of the location of the property in nonlegal language. Except for notices published in
the newspaper of general circulation in the city, the notice must also include a vicinity
map that identifies the subject property.
(iv) A brief description of the requested decision, including a citation to the provision
of this title governing the request, a list of the project permits included in the
application and, if applicable, a list of any studies requested. To the extent known by
the city, the notice shall include any other permits which are not included in the
application.
(v) A statement of the availability of the official file.
(vi) A statement of the right of any person to submit written comments to city staff or
the hearing examiner and to appear at the public hearing of the hearing examiner to
give comments orally.
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(vii) The identification of existing environmental documents that evaluate the
proposed project and the location where the application and any studies can be
reviewed.
(viii) A statement of the preliminary determination, if one has been made at the time
of notice, of those development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and
of consistency as provided in RCW 36.70B.040.
(b) Notice of public hearing. In addition to the information specified in the notice of
application, the notice of public hearing shall include the following:
(i) The date, time, and place of the public hearing.
(ii) A statement of the right of any person to submit written comments to the hearing
examiner and to appear at the public hearing of the hearing examiner to give
comments orally and the right to request a copy of the decision once made.
(c) Notice of agency decision appeal. A notice of an agency decision appeal shall contain:
(i) The file number and a brief description of the matter being appealed.
(ii) A statement of the scope of the appeal, including a summary of the errors alleged
and specific factual findings and conclusions disputed in the letter of appeal.
(iii) The date, time, and place of theie hearing on the appeal.
(iv) A statement of who may participate in the appeal.
(v) A statement of how to participate in the appeal.
(2) Distribution. The director of community development—,,�s shall distribute these notices
as follows:
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(a) Notice of application. Within 14 calendar days of issuing the letter of completeness, the
director shall distribute the notice of application as follows:
(i) A copy of the notice of application will be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the city;
(ii) At least three copies of the notice of application will be conspicuously posted on
or near the subject property. Of these, at least one will be posted on or adjacent to
every public right-of-way providing primary vehicular access to any property that
abuts the subject property;
(iii) A copy of the notice will be posted on the city website;
(iv) A copy will be mailed to the persons receiving the property tax statements for all
property within 300 feet of each boundary of the subject property.
(b) Notice of public hearing. The director shall distribute the notice of public hearing at
least 14 calendar days before the hearing in the same manner as the notice of application
except no posting needs to be done on or near the subject property.
(c) Agency decision appeals. Distribution of notices involving an agency decision appeal
shall occur at least 10 calendar days before the hearing on the appeal, and shall be mailed
to the parties to the appeal.o,,e per -son entitled t the deeision. No fi fft er- distribution
(3) Public notification sign. Except for in agency decision appeals, the applicant shall erect at
least one public notification sign which complies with standards developed by the department
within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the letter of completeness. This sign shall be located
on or near the subject property facing the right-of-way or vehicle access easement or tract
providing direct vehicle access to the subject property. The director may require the placement of
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additional public notice signs on or near the subject property if he or she determines that this is
appropriate to provide notice to the public. The sign shall be removed within seven calendar days
after the final decision of the city on the matter.
Section 6. FWRC 19.70.150 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.70.150 Hearing examiner's decision.
(1) General. After considering all of the information and comments submitted on the matter, the
hearing examiner shall issue a written decision. In an agency decision appeal, the examiner shall
affirm, reverse, or modify the decision being appealed based on the hearing examiner's findings
and conclusions. Subsections (3), (4) and (5) of this section do not apply to agency decision
appeals.
(2) Timing.
(a) Unless a longer period is agreed to by the applicant, the hearing examiner shall issue the
decision within 10 working days after the close of theie hearing.
(b) The hearing examiner will endeavor to issue his or her decision on the land use and
design components of the process IV project permit approval within 120 days of the
issuance of the letter of completeness issued pursuant to FWRC 19.15.045, except that the
following periods shall not be included in the calculation of the 120-day period:
(i) Any period during which the applicant has been requested by the city to correct
plans, perform required studies, or provide additional required information. In these
instances, the period excluded from the 120-day calculation shall begin on the date the
city notifies the applicant of the need for additional information and run until the
earlier of the date the city determines whether the additional information satisfies the
request for information or 14 days after the date the information has been provided to
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the city. If the city determines that the information submitted by the applicant under
this subsection is insufficient, it shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies and the
procedures under this subsection shall apply as if a new request for studies had been
made.
(ii) Any period during which an environmental impact statement is being prepared
following a determination of significance pursuant to Chapter 43.21 C RCW.
(iii) Any period for administrative appeals of the SEPA threshold determination;
provided, that the time period for consideration of such appeals shall not exceed 90
days for an open record appeal hearing. The parties to an appeal may agree to extend
the 90-day period.
(iv) Any extension of time mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the city.
The 120-day time period does not apply if a project permit application under this chapter
requires an amendment to the comprehensive plan or this title; requires approval of a new fully
contained community as provided in RCW 36.70A.350, a master planned resort as provided in
RCW 36.70A.360, or the siting of an essential public facility as provided in RCW 36.70A.200;
or if a project permit application under this chapter is substantially revised by the applicant, in
which case the time period shall start from the date at which the revised project application is
determined to be complete under FWRC 19.15.045.
If the hearing examiner is unable to issue his or her decision on the land use or design review
components of a process IV project permit application as provided in this subsection, the city
shall provide written notice of this fact to the applicant. The notice shall include a statement of
reasons why the decision has not been issued within the 120-day period, and an estimated date
for issuance of the notice of final decision.
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(3) Decision criteria. The hearing examiner shall use the criteria listed in the provisions of this
title describing the requested decision in deciding upon the application. In addition, the hearing
examiner may approve the application only if:
(a) It is consistent with the comprehensive plan;
(b) It is consistent with all applicable provisions of this title and all other applicable laws;
(c) It is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare;
(d) The streets and utilities in the area of the subject property are adequate to serve the
anticipated demand from the proposal;
(e) The proposed access to the subject property is at the optimal location and configuration
for access; and
(f) Traffic safety impacts for all modes of transportation, both on and off site, are
adequately mitigated.
(4) Conditions and restrictions. The hearing examiner shall include in the written decision any
conditions and restrictions that the examiner determines are reasonably necessary to eliminate or
minimize any undesirable effects of granting the application. Any conditions and restrictions that
are imposed become part of the decision.
(5) Contents. The hearing examiner shall include the following in the examiner's written
decision:
(a) A statement granting, modifying and granting or denying the application.
(b) Any conditions and restrictions that are imposed.
(c) A statement of facts presented to him or her that support the decision, including any
conditions and restrictions that are imposed.
(d) A statement of the hearing examiner's conclusions based on those facts.
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(e) A statement of the criteria used by the hearing examiner in making the decision.
(f) The date of issuance of the decision and a summary of the rights, as established in this
chapter, of the applicant and others to appeal the decision of the hearing examiner.
(g) A statement of any threshold determination made under the State Environmental Policy
Act, Chapter 43.21C RCW.
(h) A statement that affected property owners may request a change in valuation for
property tax purposes notwithstanding any program of revaluation.
(6) Distribution of written decision. Within five working days after the hearing examiner's
written decision is issued, the director shall distribute the decision as follows:
(a) A copy will be mailed to the applicant and the appellant.
(b) A copy will be mailed to each person who submitted written or oral testimony to the
hearing examiner.
(c) A copy will be mailed to any person who has specifically requested it.
(d) A copy will be mailed to the King County assessor.
Section 7. FWRC 19.75.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.75.060 Notice.
(1) Contents. The director shall prepare a notice of application containing the following
information:
(a) The name of the applicant and, if applicable, the project name.
(b) The date of application, the notice of completion, and the notice of application.
(c) The street address of the subject property or, if this is not available, a description of the
location of the property in nonlegal language. Except for notice published in a newspaper
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of general circulation in the city, the notice must also include a vicinity map that identifies
the subject property.
(d) A brief description of the requested decision, including a citation to the provision of
this title governing the request, a list of the project permits included in the application and,
if applicable, a list of any studies requested under RCW 36.70A.440. To the extent known
by the city, the notice shall include any other permits which are not included in the
application.
(e) The date, time, and place of the public hearing.
(f) A statement of the availability of the official file.
(g) A statement of the right of any person to submit written or oral comments to the hearing
examiner regarding the application.
(h) The identification of existing environmental documents that evaluate the proposed
project and the location where the application and any studies can be reviewed.
(i) A statement of the preliminary determination, if one has been made at the time of
notice, of those development regulations that will be used for project mitigation.
(2) Distribution. The director shall distribute this notice at least 14 calendar days before the
public hearing as follows:
(a) A copy will be sent to the persons receiving the property tax statements for all property
within 300 feet of each boundary of the subject property.
(b) A copy will be published in the newspaper of general circulation in the city.
(c) A copy will be posted on eaeh ofthe offleial . etifieatio beard of the city website.
(3) Public notification sign. The applicant shall erect at least one public notification sign which
complies with standards developed by the department at least 10 calendar days before the public
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hearing. This sign shall be located on or near the subject property facing the right-of-way or
vehicle access easement or tract providing direct vehicle access to the subject property. The
director may require the placement of additional public notice signs on or near the subject
property if he or she determines that this is appropriate to provide notice to the public. The sign
shall be removed within seven calendar days after the final decision of the city on the matter.
Section 8. FWRC 19.80.140 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.80.140 Factors to be considered in a comprehensive plan amendment.
The city may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors when considering a proposed
amendment to the comprehensive plan:
(1) The effect upon the physical environment.
(2) The effect on open space, streams, and lakes.
(3) The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods.
(4) The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities, roads, public
transportation, parks, recreation, and schools.
(5) The benefit to the neighborhood, city, and region.
(6) The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the
demand for such land.
(7) The current and projected population density in the area.
(8) The effect upon other aspects of the comprehensive plan.
In order to encourage efficient and desired development and redevelopment of existing land
designated and zoned for various types of commercial uses, when considering proposals for
comprehensive plan amendments and rezones from one commercial designation to another, the
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city will consider development trends in commercially zones areas, market demand for various
types of commercial land, and amount of vacant commercial land.
For site -specific comprehensive plan amendments, the provisions of FWRC 19.75.130(3)(aa,)
shall also apply.
Section 9. FWRC 19.110.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.110.010 Affordable housing regulations.
(1) Purpose. To provide affordable housing to the citizens of Federal Way and to comply with
the Growth Management Act and the county -wide planning policies for King County.
(2) Affordable housing defined. "Owner -occupied affordable housing" means dwelling units that
are offered for sale at a rate that is affordable to those individuals and families having incomes
that are 80 percent or below the ...,edia, ,.,,, my ineemeArea Median Income (AMI). "Rental
affordable housing" means dwelling units that are offered for rent at a rate that is affordable to
those individuals and families having incomes that are 50 percent or below the median eetm�y
ineemeArea Median Income (AMI).
(3) Multiple family developments; senior citizen housing; assisted living facilities; townhouse
development; zero -lot line townhouse development; mixed -use projects; and cottage housing in
multifamily zones. New projects involving 25 dwelling units or more are required to provide
affordable dwelling units as part of the project. At least two dwelling units or five percent of the
total number of proposed units, whichever is greater, shall be affordable. Projects including
affordable dwelling units may exceed the maximum allowed number of dwelling units as
follows:
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(a) One bonus market rate unit for each affordable unit included in the project; up to 10
percent above the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in the underlying zoning
district.
(4) Single-family developments. New single-family developments in the RS-35, RS-15, RS-9.6,
and RS-7.2 zoning districts have the option of providing affordable dwelling units as part of the
project. Projects including affordable dwelling units may reduce minimum lot size as follows:
(a) Those lots in a new single-family conventional subdivision or short subdivision which
are proposed to contain affordable dwelling units may be reduced in area by up to 20
percent of the minimum lot size of the underlying zoning district; provided, that the overall
number of dwelling units in the subdivision may not exceed 10 percent of the maximum
number of units allowed in the underlying zoning district.
(65) Duration. An agreement in a form approved by the city must be recorded with King County
department of elections and records requiring affordable dwelling units which are provided under
the provisions of this section to remain as affordable housing for the life of the project. This
agreement shall be a covenant running with the land, binding on the assigns, heirs and successors
of the applicant.
Section 10. FWRC 19.115.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.115.050 Site design — All zoning districts.
(1) General criteria.
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(a) Natural amenities such as views, significant or unique trees, or groupings of trees,
creeks, riparian corridors, and similar features unique to the site should be incorporated
into the design.
(b) Pedestrian areas and amenities should be incorporated in the overall site design.
Pedestrian areas include but are not limited to outdoor plazas, arcades, courtyards, seating
areas, and amphitheaters. Pedestrian amenities include but are not limited to outdoor
benches, tables and other furniture, balconies, gazebos, transparent glass at the ground
floor, and landscaping.
(c) Pedestrian areas should be easily seen, accessible, and located to take advantage of
surrounding features such as building entrances, open spaces, significant landscaping,
unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure.
(d) Project designers shall strive for overall design continuity by using similar elements
throughout the project such as architectural style and features, materials, colors, and
textures.
(e) Place physical features, activities, and people in visible locations to maximize the
ability to be seen, and therefore, discourage crime. For example, place cafes and food
kiosks in parks to increase natural surveillance by park users, and place laundry facilities
near play equipment in multiple -family residential development. Avoid barriers, such as
tall or overgrown landscaping or outbuildings, where they make it difficult to observe
activity.
(f) Provide access control by utilizing physical barriers such as bollards, fences, doorways,
etc., or by security hardware such as locks, chains, and alarms. Where appropriate, utilize
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security guards. All of these methods result in increased effort to commit a crime and,
therefore, reduce the potential for it to happen.
(g) Design buildings and utilize site design that reflects ownership. For example, fences,
paving, art, signs, good maintenance, and landscaping are some physical ways to express
ownership. Identifying intruders is much easier in a well-defined space. An area that looks
protected gives the impression that greater effort is required to commit a crime. A cared -for
environment can also reduce fear of crime. Areas that are run down and the subject of
graffiti and vandalism are generally more intimidating than areas that do not display such
characteristics.
(2) Surface parking lots.
(a) Site and landscape design for parking lots are subject to the requirements of
Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
(b) Vehicle turning movements shall be minimized. Parking aisles without loop access are
discouraged. Parking and vehicle circulation areas shall be clearly delineated using
directional signage.
(c) Driveways shall be located to be visible from the right-of-way but not impede
pedestrian circulation on -site or to adjoining properties. Driveways should be shared with
adjacent properties to minimize the number of driveways and curb cuts.
(d) Multi -tenant developments with large surface parking lots adjacent to a right-of-way
are encouraged to incorporate retail pads against the right-of-way to help break up the large
areas of pavement.
(e) See FWRC 19.115.090 for supplemental guidelines.
(3) Parking structures (includes parking floors located within commercial buildings).
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(a) The bulk (or mass) of a parking structure as seen from the right-of-way should be
minimized by placing its short dimension along the street edge. The parking structure
should include active uses such as retail, offices or other commercial uses at the ground
level and/or along the street frontage.
(b) Parking structures which are part of new development shall be architecturally consistent
with exterior architectural elements of the primary structure, including rooflines, facade
design, and finish materials.
(c) Parking structures should incorporate methods of articulation and accessory elements,
pursuant to FWRC 19.115.060(3)(b), on facades located above ground level.
(d) Buildings built over parking should not appear to "float" over the parking area, but
should be linked with ground level uses or screening. Parking at grade under a building is
discouraged unless the parking area is completely enclosed within the building or wholly
screened with walls and/or landscaped berms.
(e) Top deck lighting on multi -level parking structures shall be architecturally integrated
with the building, and screened to control impacts to off -site uses. Exposed fluorescent
light fixtures are not permitted.
(f) Parking structures and vehicle entrances should be designed to minimize views into the
garage interior from surrounding streets. Methods to help minimize such views may
include, but are not limited to, landscaping, planters, and decorative grilles and screens.
(g) Security grilles for parking structures shall be architecturally consistent with and
integrated with the overall design. Chain -link fencing is not permitted for garage security
fencing.
(h) See FWRC 19.115.090(3)(d) for supplemental guidelines.
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(4) Pedestrian circulation and public spaces.
(a) Primary entrances to buildings, except for zero lot line townhouse development and
attached dwelling units oriented around an internal courtyard, should be clearly visible or
recognizable from the right-of-way. Pedestrian pathways from rights -of -way and bus stops
to primary entrances, from parking lots to primary entrances, and pedestrian areas, shall be
accessible and should be clearly delineated.
(b) Pedestrian pathways and pedestrian areas should be delineated by separate paved routes
using a variation in paved texture and color, and protected from abutting vehicle circulation
areas with landscaping. Approved methods of delineation include: stone, brick or granite
pavers; exposed aggregate; or stamped and colored concrete. Paint striping on asphalt as a
method of delineation is not encouraged.
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(c) Pedestrian connections should be provided between properties to establish pedestrian
links to adjacent buildings, parking, pedestrian areas and public rights -of -way.
(d) Bicycle racks should be provided for all commercial developments.
(e) Outdoor furniture, fixtures, and streetscape elements, such as lighting, freestanding
signs, trellises, arbors, raised planters, benches and other forms of seating, trash
receptacles, bus stops, phone beedis-, fencing, etc., should be incorporated into the site
design.
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(5) Landscaping. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC for specific landscaping requirements and for
definitions of landscaping types referenced throughout this chapter.
(6) Commercial service and institutional facilities. Refer to
FWRC 19.125.150 and 19.125.040 for requirements related to garbage and recycling receptacles,
placement and screening.
(a) Commercial services relating to loading, storage, trash and recycling should be located
in such a manner as to optimize public circulation and minimize visibility into such
facilities.
Service yards shall comply with the following:
(i) Service yards and loading areas shall be designed and located for easy access by
service vehicles and tenants and shall not displace required landscaping, impede other
site uses, or create a nuisance for adjacent property owners.
(ii) Trash and recycling receptacles shall include covers to prevent odor and wind-
blown litter.
(iii) Service yard walls, enclosures, and similar accessory site elements shall be
consistent with the primary building(s) relative to architecture, materials and colors.
(iv) Chain -link fencing shall not be used where visible from public streets, on -site
major drive aisles, adjacent residential uses, or pedestrian areas. Barbed or razor wire
shall not be used.
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(b) Site utilities shall comply with the following:
(i) Building utility equipment such as electrical panels and junction boxes should be
located in an interior utility room.
(ii) Site utilities including transformers, fire standpipes and engineered retention
ponds (except biofiltration swales) should not be the dominant element of the front
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landscape area. When these must be located in a front yard, they shall be either
undergrounded or screened by walls and/or Type I landscaping, and shall not obstruct
views of tenant common spaces, public open spaces, monument signs, and/or
driveways.
(7) Miscellaneous site elements.
(a) Lighting shall comply with the following:
(i) Lighting levels shall not spill onto adjacent properties pursuant to
FWRC 19.105.030(3).
(ii) Lighting shall be provided in all loading, storage, and circulation areas, but shall
incorporate cut-off shields to prevent off -site glare.
(iii) Lighting standards shall not reduce the amount of landscaping required for the
project by Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping.
(b) Drive -through facilities, such as banks, cleaners, fast food, drug stores and service
stations, etc., shall comply with the following:
(i) Drive -through windows and stacking lanes are not encouraged along facades of
buildings that face a right-of-way. If they are permitted in such a location, then they
shall be visually screened from such street by Type III landscaping and/or
architectural element, or combination thereof; provided, such elements reflect the
primary building and provide appropriate screening.
(ii) The stacking lane shall be physically separated from the parking lot, sidewalk, and
pedestrian areas by Type III landscaping and/or architectural element, or combination
thereof; provided, such elements reflect the primary building and provide appropriate
separation. Painted lanes are not sufficient.
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(iii) Drive -through speakers shall not be audible off -site.
(iv) A bypass/escape lane is recommended for all drive -through facilities.
(v) See FWRC 19.115.090(4) for supplemental guidelines.
Section 11. FWRC 19.115.090 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.115.090 District guidelines.
In addition to the foregoing development guidelines, the following supplemental guidelines
apply to individual zoning districts:
(1) Professional office (PO), neighborhood business (BN), and community business (BC).
(a) Surface parking may be located behind the building, to the side(s) of the building, or
adjacent to the right-of-way; provided, however, that parking located adjacent to the right-
of-way maximizes pedestrian access and circulation pursuant to FWRC 19.115.050(4).
(b) Entrance facades shall front on, face, or be clearly recognizable from the right-of-way;
and shall incorporate windows and other methods of articulation.
(c) Building entrances shall be architecturally emphasized and shall incorporate transparent
glass.
(d) Ground floor entrances to retail sales or services shall incorporate plaza features or
furnishings, and/or streetscape amenities, in a context -sensitive amount and combination,
considering the scale of the retail use(s) and entrance(s) to the overall building or
development, and the proximity and access to other existing plaza or streetscape features.
(e) Ground -level mirrored or reflective glass is not allowed adjacent to a public right-of-
way or pedestrian area.
(f) If utilized, chain -link fences visible from public rights -of -way or adjacent properties,
and not screened by Type I landscaping as defined by Chapter 19.125 FWRC, shall utilize
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vinyl -coated mesh, powder -coated poles, dark color(s), and architectural element(s) such as
pole caps and/or decorative grid pattern.
For residential uses only:
(g) Landscaped yards shall be provided between building(s) and public street(s). Parking
lots should be beside or behind buildings that front upon streets.
(h) Parking lots should be broken up into rows containing no more than 10 adjacent stalls,
separated by planting areas.
(i) Pedestrian walkways (minimum six feet wide) shall be provided between the interior of
the project and the public sidewalk.
0) Lighting fixtures should not exceed 20 feet in height and shall include cutoff shields.
Figure 16 - FWRC 19.115.090(1)
(k) Principal entries to buildings shall be highlighted with plaza or garden areas containing
planting, lighting, seating, trellises and other features. Such areas shall be located and designed
so windows overlook them.
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Figure 17 - FWRC 19.115.090(7)
(1) Common recreational spaces shall be located and arranged so that windows overlook them.
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(m) Units on the ground floor (when permitted) shall have private outdoor spaces adjacent to
them so those exterior portions of the site are controlled by individual households.
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(n) All new buildings, including accessory buildings such as carports and garages in PO and BN
zones only, shall appear to have a roof pitch ranging from at least 4:12 to a maximum of 12:12.
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(o) Carports and garages in front yards should be discouraged.
(p) Building facades that exceed 120 feet in length and are visible from an adjacent
residential zone, right-of-way, public park, or recreation area shall incorporate a significant
structural modulation (offset). The minimum depth of the modulation shall be
approximately equal to 10 percent of the total length of the subject facade and the
minimum width shall be approximately twice the minimum depth. The modulation shall be
integral to the building structure from base to roofline.
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(q) Buildings should be designed to have a distinct base, middle and top. The base
(typically the first floor) should contain the greatest number of architectural elements such
as windows, materials, details, overhangs, cornice lines, and masonry belt courses. The
midsection, by comparison, may be simple. (Note: single -story buildings have no middle.)
The top should avoid the appearance of a flat roof and include distinctive roof shapes
including but not limited to pitched, vaulted or terraced, etc.
Figure 21 - FWRC 19.115.090(1)
(r) Residential design features, including but not limited to entry porches, projecting
window bays, balconies or decks, individual windows (rather than strip windows), offsets
and cascading or stepped roof forms, shall be incorporated into all buildings. Window
openings shall have visible trim material or painted detailing that resembles trim.
(s) Subsection (1)(n) of this section shall apply to self-service storage facilities.
(2) Office park (OP) and commercial enterprise (CE).
(a) Surface parking may be located behind the building, to the side(s) of the building, or
adjacent to the right-of-way; provided, however, that parking located adjacent to the right-
of-way maximizes pedestrian access and circulation pursuant to FWRC 19.115.050(4).
(b) Entrance facades shall front on, face, or be clearly recognizable from the right-of-way.
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(c) Building entrances shall be architecturally emphasized and shall incorporate transparent
glass.
(d) Ground floor entrances to retail sales or services shall incorporate plaza features or
furnishings, and/or streetscape amenities, in a context -sensitive amount and combination,
considering the scale of the retail use(s) and entrance(s) to the overall building or
development, and the proximity and accessibility from the building to other existing plaza
or streetscape features.
(e) Ground -level mirrored or reflective glass is not allowed adjacent to a public right-of-
way or pedestrian area.
(f) If utilized, chain -link fences visible from public rights -of -way or adjacent properties,
and not screened by Type I landscaping as defined in Chapter 19.125 FWRC, shall utilize
vinyl -coated mesh, powder -coated poles, dark color(s), and architectural element(s) such as
pole caps and/or decorative grid pattern.
For non -single-family residential uses only:
(g) Subsections (1)(g) through (r) of this section shall apply.
(3) City center core (CC-C) and city center frame (CC-F).
(a) The city center core and frame contain transitional forms of development with surface
parking areas. However, as new development or redevelopment occurs, the visual
dominance of surface parking areas shall be eliminated or reduced.
Therefore, parking shall be located behind building(s), with building(s) located between
rights -of -way and the parking area(s), or in structured parking, and any parking located
along a right-of-way is subject to the following criteria:
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(i) In the city center core, surface parking and driving areas may not occupy more than
25 percent of the project's linear frontage along principal pedestrian right(s)-of-way,
as determined by the director.
(ii) In the city center frame, surface parking and driving areas may not occupy more
than 40 percent of the project's linear frontage along principal pedestrian right(s)-of-
way, as determined by the director.
(iii) A greater amount of parking and driving area than is specified in subsections
(3)(a)(i) and (ii) of this section may be located along other rights -of -way; provided,
that the parking is not the predominant use along such right-of-way, as determined by
the director.
(b) Principal entrance facades shall front on, face, or be clearly recognizable from the right-
of-way, and/or from the principal pedestrian right-of-way, as determined by the director,
for projects exposed to more than one right-of-way.
(c) Building facades shall incorporate a combination of facade treatment options as listed in
FWRC 19.115.060(2) and (3)(b), to a degree that is appropriate to the building size, scale,
design, and site context, and according to the following guidelines:
(i) Principal facades containing a major entrance, or located along a right-of-way, or
clearly visible from a right-of-way or public sidewalk, shall incorporate a variety of
pedestrian -oriented architectural treatments, including distinctive and prominent
entrance features; transparent glass such as windows, doors, or window displays in
and adjacent to major entrances; structural modulation where appropriate to break
down building bulk and scale; modulated rooflines, forms, and heights; architectural
articulation; canopies; arcades; pedestrian plazas; murals or other artwork; and
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streetscape amenities. At least 40 percent of any ground level principal facade located
along a right-of-way must contain transparent glass. Landscaping shall be used to
define and highlight building entrances, plazas, windows, walkways, and open space,
and may include container gardens, wall and window planters, hanging baskets,
seasonal beds, trellises, vines, espaliered trees and shrubs, and rooftop gardens.
Landscaping should not block views to the building or across the site. Foundation
landscaping may be used to enhance but not replace architectural treatments.
(ii) Secondary facades not containing a major building entrance, or located along a
right-of-way, or clearly visible from a right-of-way or public sidewalk, may
incorporate facade treatments that are less pedestrian -oriented than in subsection
(3)(c)(i) of this section, such as a combination of structural modulation, architectural
articulation, and foundation landscaping.
(iii) Principal facades of single -story buildings with more than 16,000 square feet of
gross ground floor area shall emphasize facade treatments that reduce the overall
appearance of bulk and achieve a human scale. This may be accomplished through
such design techniques as a series of distinctive entrance modules or "storefronts"
framed by projecting, offset rooflines, and/or a major pedestrian plaza adjacent to the
entrance.
(d) Pedestrian pathways shall be provided from rights -of -way, bus stops, parking areas, and
any pedestrian plazas and public space to primary building entrances. Where a use fronts
more than one right-of-way, pedestrian access shall be provided from both rights -of -way,
or from the right-of-way nearest to the principal building entrance. Multiple -tenant
complexes shall provide pedestrian walkways connecting all major business entrances on
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the site. Pedestrian pathways shall be clearly delineated by separate paved routes using a
variation in color and texture, and shall be integrated with the landscape plan. Principal
cross -site pedestrian pathways shall have a minimum clear width of six feet in the city
center frame, and a minimum clear width of eight feet in the city center core, and shall be
protected from abutting parking and vehicular circulation areas with landscaping.
(e) Drive -through facilities and stacking lanes shall not be located along, or in conjunction
with, a building facade that faces or is clearly visible from a right-of-way, public sidewalk,
or pedestrian plaza. Such facilities shall be located along other, secondary facades, as
determined by the director, and shall meet the separation, screening, and design standards
listed in FWRC 19.115.050(7)(b)(ii), (iii), and (iv).
(f) Above -grade parking structures with a ground level facade visible from a right-of-way
shall incorporate any combination of the following elements at the ground level:
(i) Retail, commercial, or office uses that occupy at least 50 percent of the building's
lineal frontage along the right-of-way; or
(ii) A 15-foot-wide strip of Type III landscaping along the base of the facade; or
(iii) A decorative grille or screen that conceals interior parking areas from the right-of-
way.
(g) Facades of parking structures shall be articulated above the ground level pursuant to
FWRC 19.115.060(3)(a).
(h) When curtain wall glass and steel systems are used to enclose a building, the glazing
panels shall be transparent on 50 percent of the ground floor facade fronting a right-of-way
or pedestrian area.
(i) Chain -link fences shall not be allowed. Barbed or razor wire shall not be used.
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(j) For residential uses, subsections (1)(g) through (j), (1), (m), (o), (q), and (r) of this
section shall apply.
(4) For all residential zones.
(a) Nonresidential uses. Subsections (1)(g) through (k)La) through (f) and (a) 4,,.^,,g (r'
(p) through (q) of this section shall apply.
(b) Non -single-family residential uses except for zero lot line townhouse residential uses
and attached dwelling units. Subsections (1)(g) through (r) of this section shall apply.
(c) Zero lot line townhouse residential uses and attached dwelling units. Subsections (1)0),
(1) through (o), and (r) of this section shall apply.
Section 12. FWRC 19.125.160 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.125.160 Structures and improvements.
No improvement or structure may be in a required yard except as follows:
(1) A driveway and/or parking area subject to the standards of FWRC 19.130.240.
(2) Any improvement or structure, other than a driveway and/or parking area, that is not more
than four inches above finished grade may be anywhere in a required setback yard.
(3) An improvement or structure that is not more than 18 inches above finished grade may
extend not more than five feet into a required yard.
(4) Chimneys, bay windows, greenhouse windows, eaves, awnings and similar elements of a
structure that customarily extend beyond the exterior walls of a structure may extend up to 18
inches into any required yard. The total horizontal dimension of the elements that extend into a
required yard, excluding eaves, may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the facade of the
structure from which the elements extend.
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(5) Fences and railings not over six feet in height may be located in required yards subject to the
fence regulations contained within this chapter.
(6) Rockeries and retaining walls may be located in required yards if:
(a) The rockery or retaining wall is not being used as a direct structural support for a major
improvement;
(b) The rockery or retaining wall is reasonably necessary to provide support to a cut, fill, or
slope; and
(c) The rockery or retaining wall also meets the requirements of FWRC 19.120.120 et seq.
(7) Signs may be located in required yards subject to provisions of Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
(8) Covered walkways, no more than eight feet wide and 10 feet above finished grade and open
along the sides, are permitted in required yards in commercial, office and industrial zones.
(9) In low and medium density residential zones, the applicant may, through process III, request
approval to locate a storage shed in a required yard, except a required front yard. The city may
approve the application if:
(a) The proposed structure is no more than eight feet high above finished grade;
(b) The maximum length of the facade of the proposed structure parallel to each property
line, from which the required yard is not provided, shall not exceed 10 feet;
(c) The proposed structure contains no more than 120 square feet in total area;
(d) No reasonable alternative location exists on the subject property due to special
circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography or location of the subject property or
the location for legally constructed pre-existing improvements of the subject property; and
(e) Permitting the intrusion onto the required yard will not create a material, negative
impact on the character of nearby residential uses.
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(10) Construction -related outdoor storage containers may be temporarily placed in the required
front yard of a single-family residential lot if approved under FWRC 19.275.44-0080, and
portable moving containers may be temporarily placed in the required front yard of any lot if
approved under FWRC 19.275.428090.
(11) In single-family residential zones one mechanical unit (heat pump, air conditioner,
emergency generator, or similar unit) associated with the onsite residence in a side or rear yard.
Section 13. FWRC 19.130.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.130.020 Number of spaces — Minimum.
(1) Generally. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the number of parking spaces
required by Chapters 19.195 through 19.240 FWRC for any particular use is the minimum
number of parking spaces required for that use, and the applicant shall provide at least that
number of spaces.
(2) Guest parking for residential uses. For residential uses, the city may require guest parking
spaces in excess of the required parking spaces, if there is inadequate guest parking on the
subject property.
(3) The number of parking spaces required by this Code for a particular use may be
reduced only when the use for which the parking is required:
(a) Provides shared parking in accordance with FWRC 19.130.120;
(b) Is located in the CC-C or CC-F zones and is accompanied by a traffic demand
management plan which, as a condition of project approval, the applicant shall implement.
In such an instance, the director may approve reduction of the required number of parking
spaces by up to 20 percent. Transportation demand management options which can be
considered by the director include, but are not limited to, the following:
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(i) Private vanpool operation;
(ii) Transit/vanpool fare subsidy;
(iii) Preferential parking for carpools/vanpools;
(iv) Flexible work -hour schedule;
(v) Participation in a ride -matching program; or
(vi) Bicycle parking facilities;
(c) Is located in the CC-C or CC-F zones, is adjacent to a public street right-of-way
classified to allow on -street parking and the applicant makes a one-time contribution to a
city fund established strictly to fund development of on -street parking. The amount of the
contribution will be based on a per stall cost established by the city, and the required
number of stalls may be reduced on a one -for -one basis according to the amount of the
contribution paid;
(d) Provides a parking study in accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
(4) The number of parking spaces required by this Code for a particular use shall be reduced,
as needed, to be consistent with the following:
(a) For all housing units constructed after July 1, 2019, that are affordable to very low-
income or extremely low-income individuals and that are located within one -quarter
mile of a transit stop that receives transit service at least two times Der hour for twelve
or more hours per day, no more than one parking space per bedroom or .75 space per
unit shall be required, unless the unit is located in an area that the director determines
has a lack of access to street parking capacity, ph, physical impediments, or other
reasons supported by evidence that would make on -street parking infeasible for the
unit.
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(b) For housing units constructed after July 1, 2019, that are specifically for
seniors or people with disabilities and that are located within one -quarter mile
of a transit stop that receives transit service at least four times per hour for
twelve or more hours per day, no parking shall be required except for staff and
visitors. unless the unit is located in an area that the director determines has a
lack of access to street parking capacity, physical space impediments, or other
reasons supported by evidence that would make on -street parking infeasible for
the unit.
(c) For market rate multifamily housing units constructed after July 1, 2019, that
are located within one -quarter mile of a transit stop that receives transit service
from at least one route that provides service at least four times per hour for twelve
or more hours per day, no more than one parking space per bedroom or .75 space
unless the unit is located in an area that the director determines has a lack
of access to street parking_ capacity, physical space impediments, or other reasons
supported by evidence that would make on -street parking infeasible for the unit.
Section 14. FWRC 19.145.410 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.145.410 Wetland identification and delineation.
(1) Generally. Identification of wetlands and delineation of their boundaries pursuant to this
chapter shall be done in accordance with the approved federal wetland delineation manual and
applicable regional supplements. All areas within the city meeting the wetland designation
criteria are hereby designated critical areas and are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Wetland delineations are valid for five years; after such date the city shall determine whether a
revision or additional assessment is necessary.
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(2) Evaluation. If the city determines that a wetland may exist on or within 221-S-300 feet of the
subject property, the director may require the applicant to submit a wetland report prepared by a
qualified professional. The written report and the accompanying plan sheets shall contain the
following information:
(a) Critical area report information identified in FWRC 19.145.080.
(b) Identification of all local, state, and/or federal wetland related permit(s) required for the
proposal.
(c) Documentation of fieldwork, including field data sheets, rating system forms, and
baseline hydrologic data.
(d) Description of the methodologies used to conduct the wetland delineations, rating
system forms, or impact analyses, including references.
(e) Identification and characterization of all wetlands and buffers on and within 2-7�-S 300
feet of the subject property. For off -site areas with limited or no access, estimate conditions
using best available information.
(f) Provide the following for each wetland identified on and/or within 272-5 300 feet of the
subject property. Acreage estimates, classifications, and ratings shall be based on entire
wetland complexes, not only the portion present on the subject property:
(i) Wetland rating and score for each function;
(ii) Required buffers;
(iii) Hydrogeomorphic classification;
(iv) Wetland acreage;
(v) Cowardin classification of vegetation communities;
(vi) Habitat elements;
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(vii) Soil conditions based on site assessment and/or soil survey information; and
(viii) To the extent possible, hydrologic information such as location and condition of
inlet/ outlets, estimated water depths within the wetland, and estimated hydroperiod
patterns based on visual cues (e.g., algal mats, drift lines, and flood debris).
(g) An evaluation of the functions of the wetland and adjacent buffer. Include reference for
the method used and data sheets.
Section 15. FWRC 19.145.440 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.145.440 Development within wetland buffers.
(1) Generally. Except as allowed in this section, no development or improvement may be located
within a wetland buffer.
(2) Trails. The director may provide written approval for passive pedestrian recreation facilities
designed in accordance with an approved critical area report and the following standards:
(a) Trails are composed of pervious surfaces no more than five feet in width. Raised
boardwalks and wildlife viewing structures composed of non -treated pilings may also be
considered;
(b) Trails are generally located parallel to the perimeter of the wetland and within the outer
25 percent of the buffer; and
(c) Trails shall avoid the removal of mature trees.
(3) Stormwater management facilities. The director may provide written approval for stormwater
management facilities limited to stormwater dispersion outfalls and bioswales within the outer 25
percent of the buffer of category III and IV wetlands if the location of such facilities will not
degrade the functions or values of the wetland.
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(4) Permanently altered buffer. The director may provide written approval for a buffer reduction
when existing conditions are such that portions of the required buffer exist in a permanently
altered state (e.g., roadways, paved parking lots, and permanent structures) and do not provide
any buffer function. The buffer may be reduced up to the area where the altered conditions exist.
(5) Buffer averaging. The city will review and decide upon buffer averaging using process III in
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, based on the following criteria that shall be added to the critical areas
report:
(a) The total area of the buffer after averaging is equal to the area required without
averaging;
(b) The buffer is increased adjacent to the higher functioning area of habitat or more
sensitive portion of the wetland and decreased adjacent to the lower functioning or less
sensitive portion;
(c) The buffer at its narrowest point is not reduced to less than 75 percent of the required
width; and
(d) Unless authorized in writing by a consenting neighboring property owner, the averaging
will remain on the subject property.
(6) Buffer reduction with enhancement. Buffers widths may be reduced by up to 25 percent on a
case -by -case basis if the project includes a buffer enhancement plan that clearly substantiates
that an enhanced buffer will improve and provide additional protection of wetland functions and
values. Buffer reductions may not be used in combination with buffer averaging. The city will
review and decide upon buffer reductions using process III in Chapter 19.65 FWRC, based on
the following criteria:
(a) It will not adversely affect water quality;
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(b) It will not adversely affect the existing quality of the wetland or buffer wildlife habitat;
(c) It will not adversely affect drainage or stormwater retention capabilities;
(d) It will not lead to unstable earth conditions nor create erosion hazards;
(e) It will not be materially detrimental to any other property or the city as a whole; and
(f) All exposed areas are stabilized with native vegetation, as appropriate.
A buffer enhancement plan, prepared by a qualified professional, shall be incorporated into the
critical area report. The plan shall assess the habitat, water quality, stormwater retention,
groundwater recharge, and erosion protection functions of the existing buffer; assess the effects
of the proposed modification on those functions; and address the six approval criteria of this
section.
(7) Buffer increases. The director shall require increased buffer widths, on a case -by -case basis,
when a larger buffer is necessary to protect functions, values or hazards based on site -specific
conditions. This determination shall be supported by appropriate documentation showing that
additional buffer width is reasonably related to protection of the functions and values of the
wetland, and/or protection of public health, safety and welfare. Such determination shall be
attached as permit conditions. The determination must include but not be limited to the following
criteria:
(a) The wetland contains habitat for species listed as threatened, endangered, candidate,
sensitive, monitored, or documented priority species or habitats by state or federal
agencies, and additional buffer is necessary to maintain viable functional habitat;
(b) The adjacent land is susceptible to severe erosion, and erosion control measures will not
effectively prevent adverse wetland impacts; or
(c) The adjacent land has minimal vegetative cover or slopes greater than 30 percent.
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Section 16. FWRC 19.195.015 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.195.015 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the suburban estate (SE) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Front
Side
Rear
Coverage
Structure
Spaces
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USE REGULATIONS
(each)
b
Permanent
Process
5
30
20
20
10%
30 ft.
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
supportive housing
III
acres
ft.
ft.
ft.
above
notes 9,
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
and transitional
average
a+4GI_10
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
housing
building
and 11.
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
elevation
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units
of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as
measured from the nearest points of each such property.
2. There shall be no more than 10 residences located within a single
structure per lot.
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other
services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
4. The housing will be operated under the authority of a reputable
governing board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to
whom staff are responsible and who will be available to city officials, if
necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property or residents.
S. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
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plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must
address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints or
concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The
plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to
the plan.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
9. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
10. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
11. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
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USE REGULATIO
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Process Size Structure SpacesSPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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12.. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
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b
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff;
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
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f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
13. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 17. FWRC 19.200.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.200.020 Zero lot line townhouse and townhouse (attached) dwelling units.
The following uses shall be permitted in the single-family residential (RS) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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b
Attached dwelling
Process III
10,000 sq.
20 ft. for
5 ft. for
5 ft. for
60%
30 ft.
2 per
1. These uses may be permitted only if
units
for
ft. with at
attached
attached
attached
above
dwelling
they meet the following criteria:
attached
least 5,000
dwelling
dwelling
dwelling
average
unit, see
a. The site is designed to be
dwelling
sq. ft. per
units
units
units
building
note 13.
compatible with any nearby low
Zero lot line
units
unit for
elevation
density uses.
townhouse
attached
20 ft. or 10
0 ft., 5 ft.,
5 ft. or 20
b. The site is designed to preserve
attached dwelling
Subdivision
dwelling
ft. for zero
10 ft. for
ft. for zero
See note 5
larger aggregations of open space
units
review for
units
lot line
zero lot
lot line
for zero lot
than would development of the
zero lot
townhouse
line
townhouse
line
subject property with detached
These uses are
line
See note 2
development
townhouse
dwelling
townhouse
dwelling units.
allowed only in RS
townhouse
for zero lot
dwelling
units
dwelling
c. The scale of development on the
5.0 zones
dwelling
line
See note 4
units
units
subject property is compatible with
units
townhouse
See note 4
any nearby low density uses.
dwelling
See note 4
2. Minimum site area for zero lot line
units
townhouse development shall be
10,000 sq. ft.
3. Each building shall consist of a
minimum of two units and a
maximum of eight units in each
grouping.
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4. For zero lot line townhouse
development, the following shall
apply:
a. Each dwelling unit must be
located on its own lot of record.
b. Minimum front yard setback is 20
ft. when parking/garage is located in
the front of the townhouse.
Otherwise, minimum front yard
setback is 10 ft. There are no required
side yards between attached units.
c. For a group of two to six
attached units, the required side yard
is five ft.
d. For more than six attached units,
the required side yard is 10 ft.
e. Minimum rear yard setback is five
ft., except that minimum rear yard
setback is 20 ft. from the property line
for garages that are accessed via an
alley or drive aisle.
5. Two off-street parking spaces
including one garage shall be
provided for each zero lot line
townhouse unit.
6. The subject property must contain
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at least 400 sq. ft. of open space per
dwelling unit. This includes a
minimum of 200 sq. ft. of private open
space for each unit and the remainder
as usable common open space.
Private open space may include yards,
patios, and balconies. Type III
landscaping 10 ft. in width shall be
provided along all arterial rights -of -
way. Said landscaping shall be in a
separate tract and shall be credited to
the common open space requirement.
At least 10 percent of the public open
space must be developed and
maintained with children's play
equipment, except for housing for the
exclusive use of persons over 55 years
of age, in which case the open space
shall be developed with age -
appropriate equipment. If the subject
property contains four or more units,
this required public open space must
be in one or more pieces, each having
both a length and width of at least 25
ft. In addition, if the subject property
contains 20 or more units, at least 50
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percent of this required open space
must be in one or more pieces each
having a length and width of at least
40 ft.
7. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains
regulations regarding home
occupations and other accessories,
facilities and activities associated with
this use.
8. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to
determine what other provisions of
this title may apply to the subject
property.
9. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC,
Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
10. For sign requirements that apply
to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
11. For community design guidelines
that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
12. For provisions that relate to the
keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
13. Minimum residential parking
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b
requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details of what may exceed this
height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards,
see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 18. FWRC 19.200.045 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.200.045 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the single-family residential (RS) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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b
Permanent
Process
See
20
10
20
See
30 ft.
See
1. Minimum lot size is as follows:
supportive housing
III
note
ft.
ft.
ft.
note 9
above
notes 11,
a. In RS 35.0 zones, the minimum lot size is 35,000 sq. ft.
and transitional
1
average
aPA-12
b. In RS 15.0 zones, the minimum lot size is 15,000 sq. ft.
housing
building
and 15.
c. In RS 9.6 zones, the minimum lot size is 9,600 sq. ft.
elevation
d. In RS 7.2 zones, the minimum lot size is 7,200 sq. ft.
e. In RS 5.0 zones, the minimum lot size is 5,000 sq. ft.
2. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three
units of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as
measured from the nearest points of each such property.
3. There shall be no more than six residences located within a single
structure per lot.
4. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other
services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the
property.
5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must
address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints
or concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The
plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to
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the plan.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping,
for appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
Chapter 19.70 FWRC.
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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of
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USE
(each)
Structure
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b
9. Maximum lot coverage is as follows:
a. In RS 35.0 = 50%.
b. In RS 15.0 = 50%.
c. In RS 9.6 = 60%.
d. In RS 7.2 = 60%.
e. In RS 5.0 = 60%.
f. See FWRC 19.110.020(2) for calculation of lot coverage for flag lots.
10. The subject property must contain at least 400 sq. ft. of open space
per dwelling unit. This includes a minimum of 200 sq. ft. of private open
space for each unit and the remainder as usable common open space.
Private open space may include yards, patios, and balconies. Type III
landscaping 10 ft. in width shall be provided along all arterial rights -of -
way. Said landscaping shall be in a separate tract and shall be credited
to the common open space requirement. At least 10% of the public
open space must be developed and maintained with children's play
equipment, except for housing for the exclusive use of persons over 55
years of age, in which case the open space shall be developed with age -
appropriate equipment. If the subject property contains four or more
units, this required public open space must be in one or more pieces,
each having both a length and width of at least 25 ft. In addition, if the
subject property contains 20 or more units, at least 50% of this required
open space must be in one or more pieces each having a length and
width of at least 40 ft.
11. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
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employees
12. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.70 FWRC.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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13. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the
on -site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic
credentials in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable
experience in a related program with people experiencing
homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing
agency shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable
identification information, including full name and date of birth, from
current and prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this
information.
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b
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
14. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. N
Section 19. FWRC 19.200.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.200.100 Senior citizen or special needs housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the single-family residential (RS) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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4 b
Senior citizen or
Process
As
20
5 ft.
5
See
30 ft.
Senior
1. Minimum lot size for this use is as follows:
special needs
IV
established
ft.
ft.
note 9
above
housing:
a. In RS 35.0 zones, the minimum lot size is 35,000 sq. ft.
housing (stacked
on the
average
1 for
b. In RS 15.0 zones, the minimum lot size is 15,000 sq. ft.
dwelling units)
zoning
See notes 2, 5
building
each
c. In RS 9.6 zones, the minimum lot size is 9,600 sq. ft.
map.
and 10
elevation.
dwelling
d. In RS 7.2 zones, the minimum lot size is 7,200 sq. ft.
unit
e. In RS 5.0 zones, the minimum lot size is 5,000 sq. ft.
See notes
See note
2. If any portion of a structure is adjacent to a single-family
1 and 5
5
Special
residential zone, then the structure shall be set back a minimum
needs
of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.
housing:
3. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.
0.5 for
4. The city may permit this use if it meets the following criteria:
each unit.
a. The subject property is situated in close proximity to, and
has convenient access to, public transportation, shopping,
See note
health care providers and other services and facilities frequently
17 and
utilized by the intended residents of the subject property.
18.
b. The proposed development will not create unreasonable
impacts on traffic, public utilities and services or on nearby
residential.
5. The city will determine the number of dwelling units or
occupancy rooms or suites permitted in the proposed
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b
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Ordinance No. 23-949
development and may permit or require modification of the
required yard, lot coverage, height, landscaping and other
similar dimensional and site design requirements based on the
following criteria:
a. The specific nature of the occupancy and the persons that
will be housed in the proposed development.
b. The size of the dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites
and the specific configuration of any facilities within these units,
rooms or suites.
c. The impacts on nearby residential uses of the proposed
development.
d. The architecture, site design and other design features of
the proposed development.
6. The city may approve the limited commercial establishments
listed in subsection (6)(c) of this section on the first floor, if all of
the following criteria are satisfied:
a. Locating limited commercial uses on the subject property
is clearly reasonable considering the size of the subject
property, the location of the subject property and access to the
subject property.
(Continued on next page)
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
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Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
1 19.200.100 Senior citizen or special needs housing. (Continued)
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b. Any adverse impacts or undesirable effects of locating retail
establishments on the subject property can be eliminated or significantly
reduced through conditions imposed as part of the approval.
c. The city may approve the following limited retail establishments
under this section: (1) Grocery stores containing no more than 3,000 sq.
ft.; (2) Pharmacies; (3) Clothing cleaners; (4) Beauty and/or barber shops;
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(5) Banks, excluding drive-in facilities; (6) Travel agents; (7) Restaurants,
including fast food restaurants; (8) Arts and craft supply stores; (9) Flower
and gift shops.
7. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
8. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home
occupations.
9. Maximum lot coverage is as follows:
a. In RS 35.0 = 50 percent.
b. In RS 15.0 = 50 percent.
c. In RS 9.6 = 60 percent.
d. In RS 7.2 = 60 percent.
e. In RS 5.0 = 60 percent.
10. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
11. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
12. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
13. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
14. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
15. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
common open spaces such as plazas, recreation rooms, rooftop terraces,
p-patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. All eligible usable open
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space shall also meet the requirements specified in FWRC 19.115.115. A
fee -in -lieu option is available for up to 50 percent of the usable open
space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
16. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special
needs housing may be reduced at the discretion of the director, if an open
space study documents that less common open space will be adequate to
serve the needs of the residents.
17. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
18. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 20. FWRC 19.205.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.205.010 Zero lot line townhouse and townhouse (attached) dwelling units.
The following uses shall be permitted in the multifamily residential (RM) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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of
S aces
P
SPECIAL
USE REGULATIONS
Structure
REGULATIONS AND
b
NOTES
Attached dwelling
Process II
7,200 sq.
20 ft. for
20 ft. for
5 ft. for
5 ft. for
No max. lot
35 ft.
2.0 per
1. The allowable
units
for
ft. for
individual
attached
attached
attached
coverage is
unit, see
density is as follows:
attached
attached
lots within a
dwelling
dwelling
dwelling
established.
note 13.
a. In RM 3.6 zones,
dwelling
dwelling
zero lot line
units
units
units
The
12 units per acre.
Zero lot line
units
units with
townhouse
buildable
See note 5
b. In RM 2.4 zones,
townhouse
a density
development
20 ft. or 10
10 ft., 5 ft.,
5 ft. or 20
area will be
for zero lot
18 units per acre.
dwelling units
Subdivision
established
ft. for zero
0 ft. for
ft. for zero
determined
line
c. In RM 1.8 zones,
review for
on the
lot line
zero lot
lot line
by other site
townhouse
24 units per acre.
zero lot
zoning
townhouse
line
townhouse
development
dwelling
2. Minimum site area
line
map
dwelling
townhouse
dwelling
requirements
units
for zero lot line
townhouse
units
dwelling
units
townhouse
dwelling
See notes
units
development shall be
units
1, 2 and 4
See note 4
See note 4
7,200 sq. ft.
See note 4
3. Each building shall
consist of a minimum
of two units and a
maximum of eight
units in each
grouping.
4. For zero lot line
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b
NOTES
townhouse
development, the
following shall apply:
a. The minimum lot
size shall be at least
2,250 sq. ft. in the RM
3.6 zone and 1,500 sq.
ft. in the RM 2.4 and
RM 1.8 zones.
b. Each dwelling
unit must be located
on its own lot of
record.
c. Minimum front
yard setback is 20 ft.
when parking/garage
is located in the front
of the townhouse.
Otherwise, minimum
front yard setback is
10 ft. There are no
required side yards
between attached
units.
d. For a group of
two to six attached
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NOTES
units, the required
side yard is five ft.
e. For more than six
attached units, the
required side yard is
10 ft.
f. Minimum rear
yard setback is five ft.,
except that minimum
rear yard setback is
20 ft. from the
property line for
garages that are
accessed via an alley
or drive aisle.
5. Two off-street
parking spaces,
including one garage,
shall be provided for
each zero lot line
townhouse unit.
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b
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Maximums
quired
Height Parking
Lot Coverage of Spaces SPECIAL
cture REGULATIONS AND
NOTES
For other information
about parking and
parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what
may exceed this
height limit, see
FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding
required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
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6. The subject property must contain at least 400 sq. ft. of
open space per dwelling unit. This includes a minimum of
200 sq. ft. of private open space for each unit and the
remainder as usable common open space. Private open
space may include yards, patios, and balconies. Type III
landscaping 10 ft. in width shall be provided along all
arterial rights -of -way. Said landscaping shall be in a
separate tract and shall be credited to the common open
space requirement. At least 10 percent of the public open
space must be developed and maintained with children's
play equipment, except for housing for the exclusive use
of persons over 55 years of age, in which case the open
space shall be developed with age -appropriate
equipment. If the subject property contains four or more
units, this required public open space must be in one or
more pieces, each having both a length and width of at
least 25 ft. In addition, if the subject property contains 20
or more units, at least 50 percent of this required open
space must be in one or more pieces each having a
length and width of at least 40 ft.
7. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding
home occupations and other accessories, facilities and
activities associated with this use. Accessory dwelling
units are not permitted in either a townhouse or zero lot
line townhouse development.
8. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and
Landscaping, for appropriate requirements.
9. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
10. For community design guidelines that apply to the
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b
project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
11. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals,
see Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
12. For affordable housing requirements, see
FWRC 19.110.010.
13. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to
FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas,
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
M
Section 21. FWRC 19.205.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.205.040 Multifamily dwelling units.
The following uses shall be permitted in the multifamily residential (RM) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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USE REGULATIONS
(each)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
Multifamily dwelling
Process
7,200 sq.
20
5 ft.
5
60
In RM 3.6
See
1. The minimum amount of lot area per dwelling unit is as
units (stacked
II
ft. with a
ft.
ft.
percent
and 2.4
notes
follows:
dwelling units)
density as
in RM
zones, 30
13,E
a. In RM 3.6 zones, the subject property must contain at least
established
See notes 5
3.6
ft. above
14 and
3,600 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling unit.
on the
and 8
zone. 70
average
15.
b. In RM 2.4 zones, the subject property must contain at least
zoning
percent
building
2,400 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling unit.
map
in RM
elevation.
c. In RM 1.8 zones, the subject property must contain at least
2.4 zone
In RM 1.8
1,800 sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling unit.
See note 1
and 1.8
zones, 35
2. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.
zone
ft. above
3. The subject property must contain at least 400 sq. ft. per
average
dwelling unit of usable open space usable for many activities and
building
may include common open spaces such as plazas, recreation
elevation
rooms, rooftop terraces, p-patches, pools, active lobbies, and
atriums. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable open space
See note
provided must be common open space. Private open space such
5
as a patio, porch, balcony, or yard may be credited toward total
residential usable open space, if such private open space is a
minimum of 48 square feet and has a minimum dimension of six
feet. At least 10 percent of this required open space must be
developed and maintained with children's play equipment. If the
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subject property contains four or more units, this required open
space must be in one or more pieces each having a length and
width of at least 25 ft. In addition, if the subject property
contains 20 or more units, at least 50 percent of this required
open space must be in one or more pieces each having a length
and width of at least 40 ft.
4. If located along an arterial or collector and is visible from the
right-of-way, up to 50 percent of the total length of the ground
floor facade of all buildings facing a right-of-way may be
developed with commercial uses allowed by office/retail use
zone chart, FWRC 19.215.010, or entertainment use zone chart,
FWRC 19.215.020. The commercial ground floor uses may
occupy up to a maximum depth of 15 ft. and a minimum interior
height of 13 ft. of commercial space for any single tenant.
5. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within
100 ft. of a single-family residential zone, then that portion of
the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building
elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft.
from the property line of the residential zone.
6. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding
accessory uses, buildings, and structures. Accessory dwelling
units are not permitted.
7. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home
occupations.
8. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and
Landscaping, for appropriate requirements.
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9. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
I 19.205.040 Multifamily dwelling units. (Continued)
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Process
Size
Coverage
Structure
Spaces
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
Front
Side
Rear
USE
(each)
b
10. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
11. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
12. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
13. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency dwelling units — 1.0 per unit
Studio dwelling units — 1.25 per unit
One bedroom dwelling units — 1.5 per unit
Dwelling units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit.
14. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. No. 17
Section 22. FWRC 19.205.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.205.070 Senior citizen or special needs housing.
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b
Senior citizen
Process
7,200
20
5 ft.
5
60
In RM 3.6
Senior
1. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.
housing or special
II
sq. ft.
ft.
ft.
percent
and 2.4
citizen
2. The city will determine the number of dwelling units or occupancy
needs housing
zones, 30
housing:
rooms or suites in the proposed development and may permit or
(stacked dwelling
See
See notes 2, 4and
See
ft. above
1 for
require modification of the required yard, lot coverage, height,
units)
note
7
note 2
average
each
landscaping, and other similar dimensional and site design
2
building
unit
requirements based on the following criteria:
elevation.
a. The specific nature of the occupancy and the persons that will be
In RM 1.8
Special
housed in the proposed development.
zones, 35
needs
b. The size of the dwelling units or occupancy rooms, or suites and
ft. above
housing:
the specific configuration of and facilities within these units, rooms or
average
0.5 for
suites.
building
each
c. The impacts on nearby residential uses of the proposed
elevation
unit
development.
d. The architecture, site design and other design features of the
See
See
proposed development.
notes 2
note 14
3. The city may approve the limited commercial establishments listed in
and 4
and 15.
subsection (3)(c) of this section, if all of the following criteria are
satisfied:
a. Locating limited commercial uses on the subject property is clearly
reasonable considering the site of the subject property, the location of
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(eac
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Required
Height of Parking
rage Structure Spaces
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
the subject property and access to the subject property.
b. Any adverse impacts or undesirable effects of locating retail
establishments on the subject property can be eliminated or
significantly reduced through conditions imposed as part of the
approval.
c. The city may approve the following limited retail establishments
under this section:
(1) Grocery stores containing no more than 3,000 sq. ft.
(2) Pharmacies.
(3) Clothing cleaners.
(4) Beauty and/or barber shops.
(5) Banks, excluding drive-in facilities.
(6) Travel agents.
(7) Restaurants, including fast food restaurants.
(8) Arts and craft supply stores.
(9) Flower and gift shops.
(Continued on next page)
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
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b
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.205.070 Senior citizen housing. (Continued)
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Required
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Process
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Side
Rear
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of
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USE REGULATIONS
(each)
Structure
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
4. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a
single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not
exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be
set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential
zone.
5. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
6. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home
occupations.
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Required Yards
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Side
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Rear
USE REGULATIONS
Required
Review
Process
Lot
Size
Lot
Coverage
Height
of
Structure
Required
Parking
Spaces
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
7. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
9. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
10. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
11. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
12. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
common open spaces such as plazas, play grounds, recreation rooms,
rooftop terraces, p-patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. All eligible
usable open space shall also meet the requirements specified in
FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -in -lieu option is available for up to 50 percent of
the usable open space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
13. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special
needs housing may be reduced at the discretion of the director, if an open
space study documents that less common open space will be adequate to
serve the needs of the residents.
14. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
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b
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Lot
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.. Rear Coy
eight
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Required
Parking
Spaces
Section 23. FWRC 19.205.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.205.080 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the multifamily residential (RM) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
Ordinance No. 23-949 Page 82 of 170
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Parking
Process
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Rear
Coverage
Structure
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
Permanent
Process
7,200
20
5 ft.
5
60%
In RM 3.6
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
supportive housing
III
sq. ft.
ft.
ft.
and 2.4
notes
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
and transitional
zones, 30
10, a -Rd
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
housing
See
ft. above
11 and
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
note
average
14.
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units
2
building
of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as
elevation.
measured from the nearest points of each such property.
In RM 1.8
2. There shall be no more than 50 residences located within a single
zones, 35
facility or complex; and the minimum amount of lot area per dwelling is
ft. above
as follows:
average
a. In RM 3.6 zones, the subject property must contain at least 3,600
building
sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling.
elevation
b. In RM 2.4 zones, the subject property must contain at least 2,400
sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling.
c. In RM 1.8 zones, the subject property must contain at least 1,800
sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling.
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other
services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the
property.
4. The housing will be operated under the authority of a reputable
governing board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor,
to whom staff are responsible and who will be available to city officials,
if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property or residents.
5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must
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Rear
Coverage
Structure
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints
or concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The
plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to
the plan.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping,
for appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ordinance No. 23-949 Page 84 of 170
I19.205.080 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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Required
Required
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Height
parking
Process
Size
Front
Side
Rear
Coverage
of
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
Structure
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
9. The subject property must contain at least 400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
of usable open space usable for many activities and may include common
open spaces such as plazas, recreation rooms, rooftop terraces, P-
patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. A minimum of 25% of the
usable open space provided must be common open space. Private open
space such as a patio, porch, balcony, or yard may be credited toward
total residential usable open space, if such private open space is a
minimum of 48 sq. ft. and has a minimum dimension of six ft. At least
10% of this required open space must be developed and maintained with
children's play equipment. If the subject property contains four or more
units, this required open space must be in one or more pieces each
having a length and width of at least 25 ft. In addition, if the subject
property contains 20 or more units, at least 50% of this required open
space must be in one or more pieces each having a length and width of
at least 40 ft.
10. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
11. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
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Required Yards
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Parking
USE REGULATIONS
Process
Size
Front
Side
(each)
Rear
Coverage
of
Structure
Spaces
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
12. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
I19.205.080 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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Maximums
Required Yards
Required
Required
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Height
Parking
USE
Process
Size
Front
Side
(each)
Rear
Coverage
of
Structure
Spaces
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
13. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
14. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
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Parking
Process
Size
Front
Side
Rear
Coverage
of
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
Structure
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 24. FWRC 19.215.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.215.050 Multifamily dwelling units.
The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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REGULATIONSIRequiredl Minimums lHeight of lRequired
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USE
4 b
Review
Process
Lot
Size
Required
Front
Yards
Side
(each)
Rear
Structure
Parking
Spaces
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
Multifamily dwelling
Process
None
Same as these
Same as
See
1. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.
units (stacked
II
regulations for
these
notes
2. This use may be located on the ground floor of the structure if the
dwelling units)
ground floor
regulations
15 —4-7
ground floor contains one or more of the commercial uses allowed by
use
for ground
�
office/retail use zone chart, FWRC 19.215.010, or entertainment use zone
floor use
chart, FWRC 19.215.020.
See notes 4, 5
3. The commercial ground floor uses must occupy at least 50 percent of
and 10
See note 5
the total length of the ground floor facade of all buildings facing a right-
of-way. The commercial ground floor uses must also occupy a minimum
depth of 15 ft. and a minimum interior height of 13 ft. of commercial
space for any single tenant.
4. The subject property must contain at least 2,400 sq. ft. of lot area per
dwelling unit or one acre for every 18 dwelling units.
5. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a
single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not
exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be
set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.
6. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will
be determined by other site development requirements, e.g., required
buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.
7. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
8. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home
occupations.
9. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
10. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
11. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
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Minimums
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Required
Height of
Required
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Structure
Parking
Process
Size
Front
Rear
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
12. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
13. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
14. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
common open space such as playgrounds, recreation rooms, plazas,
rooftop terraces, pools, active lobbies, atriums, or other areas the director
deems appropriate. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable open space
provided must be common open space. Private open space such as a
patio, porch, balcony, or yard may be credited toward total residential
usable open space, if such private open space is a minimum of 48 square
feet and has a minimum dimension of six feet.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ordinance No. 23-949 Page 90 of 170
I19.215.050 Multifamily dwelling units. (Continued)
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Required
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of
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Process
Size
Front
Side
Rear
Structure
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
15. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency dwelling units — 1.0 per unit
One bedroom dwelling units — 1.5 per unit
Studio dwelling units — 1.25 per unit
Dwelling units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit.
16. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in addition to required parking for all
nonresidential ground floor uses.
17. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
18. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC
respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ordinance No. 23-949 Page 91 of 170
Section 25. FWRC 19.215.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.215.070 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
USE ZONE CHART
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Minimums
Maximums
Required Yards
Required
Required
Review
Lot
Lot
Height
parking
Process
Size
Front
Side
Rear
Coverage
of
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
Structure
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
Permanent
Process
See
20
5 ft.
5
None
See
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
supportive housing
III
note
ft.
ft.
note 8
notes
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
and transitional
2
10, a -Rd
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
housing
11 and
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
14.
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units of
permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as measured
from the nearest points of each such property.
2. There shall be no more than 50 residences located within a single
facility or complex; and the subject property must contain at least 2,400
sq. ft. of lot area per dwelling or one acre for every 18 units.
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services
and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
4. The housing will be operated under the authority of a reputable
governing board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to
whom staff are responsible and who will be available to city officials, if
necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property or residents.
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Minimums
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Required Yards
Required
Required
Review
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Height
parking
USE REGULATIONS
Process
Size
Front
Side
(each)
Rear
Coverage
of
Structure
Spaces
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan,
approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address,
at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the community; (b)
how the facility will respond to community complaints or concerns; and
(c) who is the point of contact for the community. The plan shall be
provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be updated and
provided to the city as substantive changes are made to the plan.
6. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
7. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
8. If any portion of the structure is within 100 ft. of a single-family
residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft.
above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a
minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.
9. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount
equal to at least 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include common
open space such as playgrounds, recreation rooms, plazas, rooftop
terraces, pools, active lobbies, atriums, or other areas the director deems
appropriate. A minimum of 25% of the usable open space provided must
be common open space. Private open space such as a patio, porch,
balcony, or yard may be credited toward total residential usable open
space, if such private open space is a minimum of 48 sq. ft. and has a
minimum dimension of six ft.
(Continued on next page)
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Reauired Yards
Required
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Process Size Front Side
USE REGULATIONS (ead
b
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Req u i red
leight f parking
Spaces
tructure
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.215.070 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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Required Yards
Required
Required
Review
Lot
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Height
Parking
Process
Size
Front
Side
Rear
Coverage
°f
Spaces
USE REGULATIONS
(each)
Structure
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
10. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
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b
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
11. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
12. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
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demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
13. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
14. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ordinance No. 23-949 Page 96 of 170
IN
Section 26. FWRC 19.215.150 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.215.150 Senior citizen or special needs housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the neighborhood business (BN) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Minimums
Maximum
Required Yards
Required
Required
Review
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b
Senior citizen or
Process
None
Senior housing
35 ft.
Senior
1. All buildings must be gabled with pitched roofs.
special needs
II or,
or special needs
citizen
2. Commercial uses allowed in this zone may be permitted on the
housing (stacked
with
housing: same
See note
housing:
ground floor of stacked senior citizen or special needs housing with a
dwelling units)
SEPA,
as these
3
1 for
minimum floor -to -ceiling height of 13 ft.
Process
requirements
each
3. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of
III
for ground floor
unit
a single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall
use
not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure
Special
shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the
Stand-alone
needs
residential zone.
senior citizen or
housing:
4. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
special needs
0.5 for
amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
housing:
each
common open spaces such as plazas, recreation rooms, rooftop terraces,
20
1 5 ft.
1 5 ft.
unit
p-patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. All eligible usable open
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space shall also meet the requirements specified in FWRC 19.115.115. A
ft.
See note
fee -in -lieu payment may be utilized for up to 50 percent of the usable
See notes 3 and
14 and
open space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
8
15.
5. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special
needs housing may be reduced at the discretion of the director, if an
open space study documents that less common open space will be
adequate to serve the needs of the residents.
6. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area
will be determined by other site development requirements; e.g.,
required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among
others.
7. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
8. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
9. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
10. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
11. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
12. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home
occupations.
13. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
14. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
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15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120 (4).
Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC
respectively.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. No. 17-834, § 15, 5-16-17.)
Section 27. FWRC 19.220.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I 19.220.050 Multifamily dwelling units.
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Multifamily dwelling
Process
None
Same as these
65 ft.
See notes
1. All nonresidential ground floor spaces must have a minimum floor -to -ceiling
units (stacked
II or,
regulations for
above
5 — 8, and
height of 13 ft. and a minimum depth of 15 ft.
dwelling units)
with
ground floor
average
18.
2. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation for
SEPA,
use except 20
building
the portion of the building located within 100 ft. from a single-family residential
Process
ft. abutting
elevation
zone.
III
single-family
(ABE)
3. All buildings except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in height (six
residential
stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the building is taller than 35
zones
See note
ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that contributes to the multifamily open space
See notes 2
2
requirements.
and 14
4. Multi -unit housing and accessory living facilities may be located on the
ground floor of a structure only as follows: (a) ground level space that spans at
least 60 percent of the total length of the principal commercial facade of all
buildings, as determined by the director, is occupied with one or more other
use(s) allowed in this zone; and (b) ground level space that spans at least 40
percent of the total length of all other street -facing facades of all buildings is
occupied with one or more other use(s) allowed in this zone. Parking in
conjunction with other uses allowed in this zone may also be located on the
ground floor of the structure if non -visible from the right-of-way or public
areas.
5. For 100 dwelling units or more on a subject property, 25 percent of parking
shall be underground or on the first floor within the building footprint, except
for visitor parking, which can be surface parking.
6. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency dwelling units — 1.0 per unit
Studio dwelling units — 1.25 per unit
One bedroom dwelling units — 1.5 per unit
Dwelling units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit.
7. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in addition to required parking for all
nonresidential ground floor uses.
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8. Alternatively, applicant may choose to submit a parking study in accordance
with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
9. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
10. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home occupations.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
I19.220.050 Multifamily dwelling units. (Continued)
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Front
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USE
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b
11. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount equal
to at least 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, and may include private spaces such as
yards, patios, and balconies, as well as common areas such as playgrounds,
recreation rooms, plazas, rooftop terraces, pools, active lobbies, atriums, or other
areas the director deems appropriate. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable
open space provided must be common open space. Private open space such as a
patio, porch, balcony, or yard may be credited toward total residential usable
open space, if such private open space is a minimum of 48 square feet and has a
minimum dimension of six feet.
12. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, e.g., required buffers,
parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.
13. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
14. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
15. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
16. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
17. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260 FWRC
18.. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
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Section 28. FWRC 19.220.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.220.080 Senior citizen or special needs housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the community business (BQ zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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S p aces
USE REGULATIONS
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
b
Senior citizen or
Process
None
Senior housing
65 ft.
Senior
1. All buildings, except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in height (six
special needs housing
II or,
or special
above
citizen
stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the building is taller than 35
(stacked dwelling
with
needs housing:
average
housing:
ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that contributes to the multifamily open space
units)
SEPA,
same as these
building
1 for
requirements.
Process
requirements
elevation
each
2. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a
III
for ground
(ABE)
unit
single-family residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not
floor use
exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation, and the structure shall be set
See note
Special
back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the single-family residential
Stand-alone
2
needs
zone.
senior citizen
housing:
3. Commercial uses allowed in this zone may be permitted on the ground floor
or special
0.5 per
of stacked senior citizen or special needs housing with a minimum floor -to -
needs housing
each
ceiling height of 13 ft.
20
5 ft.
5
unit
4. For 100 units or more on a subject property, 25 percent of parking shall be
ft.
ft.
underground, or on the first floor within the building footprint, except for
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See
visitor parking, which can be surface parking.
See notes 2
and 12
notes 4
5. Alternatively, applicant may choose to submit a parking study in accordance
aPA-5
with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
and 16.
6. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
7. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home occupations.
8. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount
equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include common open
spaces such as plazas, recreation rooms, rooftop terraces, p-patches, pools,
active lobbies, and atriums. All eligible usable open space shall also meet the
requirements specified in FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -in -lieu payment may be
utilized for up to 50 percent of the usable open space as specified in
FWRC 19.115.115.
9. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special needs
housing may be reduced at the discretion of the director, if an open space
study documents that less common open space will be adequate to serve the
needs of the residents.
10. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, e.g., required buffers,
parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.
11. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
13. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
14. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
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b
15. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see
Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
16. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 29. FWRC 19.220.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.220.100 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the community business (BQ zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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USE
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b
Permanent
Process
None
0/20
10/20
10/20
None
55 ft.
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional
supportive housing
III
above
notes
housing facility with more than two units, or which brings the total
and transitional
average
14, a -Rd
number of permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
housing
building
15 and
units on the property to more than three units, must be distanced at
elevation
18.
least one and one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more
(ABE)
than three units of permanent supportive housing and/or
transitional housing, as measured from the nearest points of each
See
such property.
notes 9
2. There shall be no more than 50 residences located within a single
and 10
facility or complex.
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access
to, public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other
services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the
property.
4. The facility or complex will be operated under the authority of a
reputable governing board, social service, or government agency, or
proprietor, to whom staff are responsible and who will be available
to city officials, if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the
property or residents.
5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which
must address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community
complaints or concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the
community. The plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy
and shall be updated and provided to the city as substantive
changes are made to the plan.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping,
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for appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
9. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. above average building
elevation for the portion of the building located within 100 ft. from a
single-family residential zone.
10. All buildings, except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in
height (six stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the
building is taller than 35 ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that
contributes to the multifamily open space requirements.
11. Housing and accessory living facilities may be located on the
ground floor only as follows: (a) ground level space that spans at
least 60% of the total length of the principal commercial facade of
all buildings, as determined by the director, is occupied with one or
more other use(s) allowed in this zone; and (b) ground level space
that spans at least 40% of the total length of all other street -facing
facades of all buildings is occupied with one or more other use(s)
allowed in this zone. Parking in conjunction with other uses allowed
in this zone may also be located on the ground floor of the structure
if nonvisible from the right-of-way or public areas.
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b
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. For details of what may exceed this height limit, see
FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.220.100 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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b
12. All nonresidential ground floor spaces must have a minimum floor -to -
ceiling height of 13 ft. and a minimum depth of 15 ft.
13. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 150 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, and may include
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private spaces such as yards, patios, and balconies, as well as common
areas such as playgrounds, recreation rooms, plazas, rooftop terraces,
pools, active lobbies, atriums, or other areas the director deems
appropriate. A minimum of 25% of the usable open space provided must
be common open space. Private open space such as a patio, porch,
balcony, or yard may be credited toward total residential usable open
space, if such private open space is a minimum of 48 sq. ft. and has a
minimum dimension of six ft.
14. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
15. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
16. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
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ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Ordinance No. 23-949
Required
eight parking
F Spaces
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
17. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
18. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
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Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Required
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
Section 29. FWRC 19.220.105 is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.220.105 Emergency housing and shelter.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
The following uses shall be permitted in the community business (BC) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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4 b
Emergency housing
Process
None
5 ft.
See notes
45 ft.
See
1. Minimum side and rear yards shall be 20 ft. adjacent to residential zones and
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and shelter
III
1 and 2
above
notes
five ft. adjacent to all other zones.
average
13, a�
2. The city may permit these uses only if:
—
Except 20
building
14 and
a. The proposed emergency housing and shelter is distanced at least 1,000 ft.
along
elevation
17.
from:
s
single-
ngle-
(AABE) to
i. Any other emergency housing and shelter; or
family
55 ft.
ii. Public schools;
residential
AABE
As measured from the nearest points of each such property.
zones
b. The facility and program secure and maintain all licenses and/or approvals
See note 10
See
as required by the state.
notes 6
c. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to, public
and 7
transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and facilities
frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
d. The program will be operated under the authority of a reputable governing
board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are
responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to resolve
concerns pertaining to the facility.
e. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and security arrangements
appropriate to the number of residents and to its hours of operation.
f. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on traffic, public utilities
and services or on nearby residences.
g. The facility is in compliance with applicable health, fire, building, and safety
requirements.
h. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan,
approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address, at a
minimum: (i) how the facility will engage with the community; (ii) how the facility
will respond to community complaints or concerns; and (iii) who is the point of
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contact for the community. The plan shall be provided to the city prior to
occupancy and shall be updated and provided to the city as substantive
changes are made to the plan.
3. The city will determine the maximum number of residents and the number of
dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites permitted in a stand-alone
development based on the following criteria:
a. The specific nature of the occupancy and the persons that will be housed in
the proposed development.
b. The size of the dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites and the specific
configuration of the facilities within these units, rooms, or suites.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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c. The impacts on nearby residential uses of the proposed development.
d. The architecture, site design, and other design features of the proposed
development.
4. A minimum of one unit and no more than five percent of the total dwelling
units in a mixed -use development may be social services transitional housing.
5. Floor area requirements, minimum sleeping areas, and bathroom facilities will
be determined on a case -by -case basis.
6. If approved by the director of community development, the height of a
structure may exceed 40 ft. above average building elevation (AABE), to a
maximum of 55 ft. AABE and four floors, if all of the following criteria are met:
a. The increased height is necessary to accommodate the structural,
equipment, or operational needs of the use conducted in the building, and/or all
ground floor spaces have a minimum floor -to -ceiling height of 13 ft. and a
minimum depth of 15 ft.;
b. Height also complies with note 7;
c. Height over 40 ft. is set back from nonresidential zones by one additional ft.
for each one ft. of height over 40 ft.; and
d. Rooflines are designed to avoid a predominantly flat and featureless
appearance through variations in roof height, forms, angles, and materials.
7. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. AABE when located within 100 ft. of a
single-family residential zone.
8. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers,
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parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.
9. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
10. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
11. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title
may apply to the subject property.
13. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two employees
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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14. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
15. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will include, at
a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for people
experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site, without prior
referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site
to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including resident
responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum, a prohibition
on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and expected
outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated
experience providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness,
and/or certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service field,
and/or applicable experience in a related program with people experiencing
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homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall
take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification information,
including full name and date of birth, from current and prospective residents, and
shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident who
has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with the participant
to resolve any outstanding warrants with applicable legal authorities.
16. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC, unless operated as a result of inclement weather, natural
disaster, or similar event.
17. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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Section 30. FWRC 19.225.055 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I 19.225.055 Emergency housing and shelter.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center core (CC-Q zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Emergency housing
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None
20
5 ft.
70 ft.
See
1. Minimum side and rear yards shall be 20 ft. along residential zones and five ft.
and shelter
III
ft.
or
notes 11,
along all other zones.
200 ft.
a-R4 12
2. The city may permit these uses only if:
and 15.
a. The proposed emergency housing and shelter is distanced at least 1,000 ft.
See
from:
note 5
i. Any other emergency housing and shelter; or
ii. Public schools;
As measured from the nearest points of each such property.
b. The facility and program secure and maintain all licenses and/or approvals
as required by the state.
c. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to, public
transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and facilities
frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
d. The program will be operated under the authority of a reputable governing
board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to resolve
concerns pertaining to the facility.
e. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and security arrangements
appropriate to the number of residents and to its hours of operation.
f. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on traffic, public utilities and
services or on nearby residences.
g. The facility is in compliance with applicable health, fire, building, and safety
requirements.
h. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan,
approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address, at a
minimum: (i) how the facility will engage with the community; (ii) how the facility
will respond to community complaints or concerns; and (iii) who is the point of
contact for the community. The plan shall be provided to the city prior to
occupancy and shall be updated and provided to the city as substantive changes
are made to the plan.
(Continued on next page)
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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3. The city will determine the maximum number of residents and the number of
dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites permitted in a stand-alone
development based on the following criteria:
a. The specific nature of the occupancy and the persons that will be housed in
the proposed development.
b. The size of the dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites and the specific
configuration of the facilities within these units, rooms, or suites.
c. The impacts on nearby residential uses of the proposed development.
d. The architecture, site design, and other design features of the proposed
development.
4. Floor area requirements, minimum sleeping areas, and bathroom facilities will
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be determined on a case -by -case basis.
S. Building height may be increased from the permitted outright height of 70 ft. to
200 ft. in exchange for providing publicly visible streetscape amenities, as defined
in FWRC 19.05.190, along the right-of-way; the siting and design of which shall be
approved by the director.
6. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking
lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.
7. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
8. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
9. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
10. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title
may apply to the subject property.
11. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two employees
12. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in accordance
with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Height Required
of Parking
Side Rear Structure Spaces
(each)
ECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
IFor other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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13. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will include, at a
minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for people
experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site, without prior
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referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site to
services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including resident
responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum, a prohibition
on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and expected
outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated
experience providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness, and/or
certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service field, and/or
applicable experience in a related program with people experiencing
homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall
take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification information,
including full name and date of birth, from current and prospective residents, and
shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident who
has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with the participant
to resolve any outstanding warrants with applicable legal authorities.
14. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
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Chapter 12.35 FWRC, unless operated as a result of inclement weather, natural
disaster, or similar event.
15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
65
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.70 FWRC
respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 31. FWRC 19.225.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.225.070 Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center core (CC-C) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Multifamily
70 ft.
Multifamily
1. The city may, using process III, modify required yard, height, lot coverage,
units (stacked
II
dwelling units,
or
dwelling
and other site design and dimensional requirements for a proposed
dwelling units)
Possible
senior housing,
200 ft.
units: 1 per
development that meets the following criteria:
Process
or special
unit if
a. The proposed development will be consistent with the adopted
Senior citizen or
III
needs housing:
See
underground
comprehensive plan policies for this zone; and
special needs
same as these
notes 1
or in
b. The proposed development will be consistent with the applicable
housing (stacked
See
regulations for
and 7
structured
design guidelines; and
dwelling units)
note 1
ground floor
parking or
c. The street, utilities, and other infrastructure in the area are adequate to
use
1.7 per unit
support the proposed development.
if surface
2. No setback is required adjacent to rights -of -way for senior citizen and
Stand-alone
parking
special needs housing, when publicly visible street-scape amenities, as
senior citizen
defined in FWRC 19.05.190, are located along the right-of-way; the siting
or special
See notes 21
and design of which shall be approved by the director.
needs housing:
_ 2-425.
3. The entire ground floor must be utilized with retail space(s) with a
20
5 ft.
5
minimum floor -to -ceiling height of 13 ft.
ft.
ft.
Senior
4. Retail uses allowed in this zone may be permitted on the ground floor of
citizen
stacked senior citizen or special needs housing with a minimum floor -to -
See notes 1, 2
housing: 1
ceiling height of 13 ft.
and 12
for each unit
5. Primary building entries to residential, retail, or parking must face an
arterial street with no multifamily residential ground -floor parking visible
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Special
from arterial streets.
needs
6. All buildings, except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in height (six
housing: 0.5
stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the building is taller than
for each unit
35 ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that contributes to the multifamily open
space requirements.
7. Building height may be increased from the permitted outright height of 70
ft. to 200 ft. in exchange for providing publicly visible streetscape amenities,
as defined in FWRC 19.05.190, along the right-of-way; the siting and design
of which shall be approved by the director.
8. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount
equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include private open
spaces such as yards, patios, and balconies, as well as common open spaces
such as plazas, playgrounds, recreation rooms, rooftop terraces, p-patches,
pools, active lobbies, and atriums. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable
open space provided must be common open space. All eligible usable open
space shall also meet the requirements specified in FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -
in -lieu payment may be utilized for up to 50 percent of the usable open
space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
9. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special
needs housing may be reduced at the discretion of the director, if an open
space study documents that less common open space will be adequate to
serve the needs of the residents.
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.225.070 Mint:_..., housing- . Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs
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10. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
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lot landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.
11. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
13. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
14. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses, buildings
and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
15. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home occupations.
16. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
17. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260 FWRC.
18. Single -story buildings may not exceed a total ground floor area of 16,000 gross
sq. ft., unless approved under the provisions of FWRC 19.110.080, or approved by
the director for minor additions such as entry structures, lobbies, seating or dining
areas, bay windows, and similar features; provided, that such addition(s) shall not
exceed 1,000 sq. ft. per building in any one consecutive 12-month period.
19. No more than 16,000 sq. ft. of new single -story construction may occur on a
subject property, excluding increases approved under the provisions of
FWRC 19.110.080 and minor additions approved by the director under note 18.
20. Multiple -story buildings are not subject to notes 18 and 19; provided, that each
floor contains at least 75 percent of the gross sq. ft. of the floor below it and
contains a retail use(s).
21. Parking may be provided underground or above ground in structured parking
or may be permitted as surface parking.
22. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in addition to required parking for all
nonresidential ground floor uses.
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23. Surface parking areas for multifamily development must be located so that
they are not visible from arterials or pedestrian oriented walkways. When
determined by the community development director or designee that such
requirement is not feasible, surface parking may be screened from public view by a
compact evergreen hedge, a solid wall or fence, or in a manner approved by the
community development director or designee.
24. Required parking may be reduced under the provisions of FWRC 19.130.020(3)
(a), (b), (c), and (d).
25. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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Section 32. FWRC 19.225.075 is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.225.075 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center core (CC-C) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Permanent
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None
10 ft.
None
70 ft. or
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
supportive housing
III
200 ft.
notes
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
and transitional
16, a -PA
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
housing
See
17 and
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
notes
20.
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units
11 and
of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as
12
measured from the nearest points of each such property.
2. There shall be no more than 110 residences located within a single
facility or complex.
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services
and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
4. The facility or complex will be operated under the authority of a
reputable governing board, social service, or government agency, or
proprietor, to whom staff are responsible and who will be available to
city officials, if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property
or residents.
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5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must
address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints or
concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The
plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to the
plan.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
9. Where the building is located near a right-of-way, the ground floor
must consist of nonresidential space(s) with a minimum floor -to -ceiling
height of 13 ft.; or residential spaces that contribute an active presence
to the streetscape.
10. Primary building entries to residential, retail, or parking must face an
arterial street with no multifamily residential ground floor parking visible
from arterial streets.
11. All buildings, except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in
height (six stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the
building is taller than 35 ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that contributes
to the multifamily open space requirements.
12. Building height may be increased from the permitted outright height
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of 70 ft. to 200 ft. in exchange for providing publicly visible streetscape
amenities, as defined in FWRC 19.05.190, along the right-of-way; the
siting and design of which shall be approved by the director.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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13. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
private open spaces such as yards, patios, and balconies, as well as
common open spaces such as plazas, playgrounds, recreation rooms,
rooftop terraces, P-patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. A minimum
of 25% of the usable open space provided must be common open space.
All eligible usable open space shall also meet the requirements specified
in FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -in -lieu payment may be utilized for up to 50%
of the usable open space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
14. Any common open space requirements may be reduced at the
discretion of the director, if an open space study documents that less
common open space will be adequate to serve the needs of the residents.
15. Surface parking areas must be located so that they are not visible from
arterials or pedestrian -oriented walkways. When determined by the
director or designee that such requirement is not feasible, surface parking
may be screened from public view by a compact evergreen hedge, a solid
wall or fence, or in a manner approved by the community development
director or designee.
16. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
17. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
18. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
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without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
19. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
20. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
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Section 33. FWRC 19.230.055. is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.230.055 Emergency housing and shelter.
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center frame (CC-F) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Emergency housing
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5 ft.
See notes
45 ft.
See
1. Minimum side and rear yards shall be 20 ft. along residential zones and five
and shelter
III
1 and 2
above
notes 11,
ft. along all other zones.
average
a�12
2. The city may permit these uses only if:
See note 8
building
and 15.
a. The proposed emergency housing and shelter is distanced at least 1,000
elevation
ft. from:
(AABE)
i. Any other emergency housing and shelter; or
to 55 ft.
ii. Public schools;
AABE
As measured from the nearest points of each such property.
b. The facility and program secure and maintain all licenses and/or approvals
See
as required by the state.
notes 4
c. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to, public
and 5
transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and facilities
frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
d. The program will be operated under the authority of a reputable
governing board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom
staff are responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to
resolve concerns pertaining to the facility.
e. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and security arrangements
appropriate to the number of residents and to its hours of operation.
f. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on traffic, public utilities
and services or on nearby residences.
g. The facility is in compliance with applicable health, fire, building, and
safety requirements.
h. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan,
approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address, at a
minimum: (1) how the facility will engage with the community; (2) how the
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facility will respond to community complaints or concerns; and (3) who is the
point of contact for the community. The plan shall be provided to the city prior
to occupancy and shall be updated and provided to the city as substantive
changes are made to the plan.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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3. The city will determine the maximum number of residents and the number of
dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites permitted in a stand-alone
development based on the following criteria:
a. The specific nature of the occupancy and the persons that will be housed in
the proposed development.
b. The size of the dwelling units or occupancy rooms or suites and the specific
configuration of the facilities within these units, rooms, or suites.
c. The impacts on nearby residential uses of the proposed development.
d. The architecture, site design, and other design features of the proposed
development.
4. If approved by the director of community development, the height of a
structure may exceed 40 ft. above average building elevation (AABE), to a
maximum of 55 ft. AABE and four floors, if all of the following criteria are met:
a. The increased height is necessary to accommodate the structural,
equipment, or operational needs of the use conducted in the building, and/or all
ground floor spaces have a minimum floor -to -ceiling height of 13 ft. and a
minimum depth of 15 ft.;
b. Height also complies with note 5;
c. Height over 40 ft. is set back from all residential zones by one additional ft.
for each one ft. of height over 40 ft.; and
d. Rooflines are designed to avoid a predominantly flat and featureless
appearance through variations in roof height, forms, angles, and materials.
S. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. AABE when located within 100 ft. of a
single-family residential zone.
6. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers,
parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.
7. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
8. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see
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Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
9. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
10. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title
may apply to the subject property.
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Process I, II, III and IV
are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC
respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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11. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two employees
12. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
13. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will include, at
a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for people
experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site, without prior
referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site
to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including resident
responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum, a prohibition
on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and expected
outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated
experience providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness,
and/or certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service field,
and/or applicable experience in a related program with people experiencing
homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall
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take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification information,
including full name and date of birth, from current and prospective residents,
and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident who
has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with the participant
to resolve any outstanding warrants with applicable legal authorities.
14. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC, unless operated as a result of inclement weather, natural
disaster, or similar event.
15. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Section 34. FWRC 19.230.060. is hereby amended to read as follows:
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I19.230.060 Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center frame (CC-F) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Multifamily
70 ft.
Multifamily
1. The city may, using process III, modify required height, yard, landscape
units (stacked
II
dwelling units,
or
dwelling
and other site design and dimensional requirements for a proposed
dwelling units)
Possible
senior housing,
85 ft.
units: 1 per
development that meets the following criteria:
Process
or special
unit if
a. The proposed development will be consistent with the adopted
Senior citizen or
III
needs housing:
See
underground
comprehensive plan policies for this zone; and
special needs
Same as these
notes 1,
or in
b. The proposed development will be consistent with applicable design
housing (stacked
See
requirements
5 and 6
structured
guidelines; and
dwelling units)
note 1
for ground
parking or
c. The street utilities and other infrastructure in the area are adequate to
floor use
1.7 per unit
support the proposed development.
if surface
2. All buildings, except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in height (six
Stand-alone
parking
stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the building is taller than
senior citizen
35 ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that contributes to the multifamily open
or special
See notes 21
space requirements.
needs housing:
_ 24-24.
3. Multi -unit housing and accessory living facilities may be located on the
20
5 ft.
5
ground floor of a structure only as follows: (a) ground level space that spans
ft.
ft.
Senior
at least 60 percent of the total length of the principal commercial facade of
citizen
all buildings, as determined by the director, is occupied with one or more
See notes 1, 6,
housing: 1
other use(s) allowed in this zone; and (b) ground level space of all buildings
10, and 12
for each unit
that span at least 40 percent of the length of any other street -facing facades
is occupied with one or more other use(s) allowed in this zone; and (c) all
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Special
ground level nonresidential space(s) have a minimum floor -to -ceiling height
needs
of 13 ft. and an average depth of 30 ft., but in no case less than 15 ft.
housing:
4. Commercial uses allowed in this zone may be permitted on the ground
0.5 for each
floor of stacked senior citizen or special needs housing with a minimum
unit
floor -to -ceiling height of 13 ft.
5. Building height may be increased from the permitted outright height of 70
ft. to 85 ft. in exchange for providing publicly visible streetscape amenities,
as defined in FWRC 19.05.190, along the right-of-way; the siting and design
of which shall be approved by the director.
6. Structures on property that adjoins a single-family residential zone shall be
set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line adjacent to the single-
family residential zone. The height of structures shall not exceed 30 ft. above
average building elevation when located within 100 ft. from such property
line.
7. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total amount
equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include private spaces
such as yards, patios, and balconies, as well as common open spaces such as
plazas, playgrounds, recreation rooms, rooftop terraces, p-patches, pools,
active lobbies, and atriums. A minimum of 25 percent of the usable open
space provided must be common open space. All eligible usable open space
shall also meet the requirements specified in FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -in -lieu
option is available for up to 50 percent of the usable open space as specified
in FWRC 19.115.115.
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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8. Any common open space requirements for senior housing or special needs
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documents that less common open space will be adequate to serve the needs of
the residents.
9. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, e.g., buffers, parking lot
landscaping, surface water facilities, among others.
10. No setback is required adjacent to rights -of -way for senior citizen and special
needs housing, when publicly visible streetscape amenities, as defined in
FWRC 19.05.190, are located along the right-of-way, the siting and design of which
shall be approved by the director.
11. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
13. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
14. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains regulations regarding accessory uses, buildings
and structures. Accessory dwelling units are not permitted.
15. Chapter 19.270 FWRC contains regulations regarding home occupations.
16. For affordable housing requirements, see FWRC 19.110.010.
17. For provisions that relate to the keeping of animals, see FWRC 19.260.010 et
seq.
18. Single -story buildings may not exceed a total ground floor area of 16,000 gross
sq. ft., unless approved under the provisions of FWRC 19.110.080, or approved by
the director for minor additions such as entry structures, lobbies, seating or dining
areas, bay windows, and similar features; provided, that such addition(s) shall not
exceed 1,000 sq. ft. per building in any one consecutive 12-month period.
19. No more than 16,000 sq. ft. of new single -story construction may occur on a
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subject property, excluding increases approved under the provisions of
FWRC 19.110.080 and minor additions approved by the director under note 18,
above.
20. Multiple -story buildings are not subject to notes 18 and 19, above; provided,
that each floor contains at least 75 percent of the gross sq. ft. of the floor below it
and contains a principal use(s) permitted in this zone.
21. Parking may be provided underground or above ground in structured parking
or may be permitted as surface parking.
22. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in addition to required parking for all
nonresidential ground floor uses.
23. Required parking may be reduced under the provisions of FWRC 19.130.020(3)
(a), (b), (c), and (d).
24. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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Section 35. FWRC 19.230.065. is hereby amended to read as follows:
I19.230.065 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center frame (CC-F) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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b
Permanent
Process
None
10 ft.
None
70 ft. or
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
supportive housing
III
85 ft.
notes
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
and transitional
15, a -PA
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
housing
See
16 and
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
notes 9
19.
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units
and 10
of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as
measured from the nearest points of each such property.
2. There shall be no more than 110 residences located within a single
facility or complex.
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services
and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
4. The facility or complex will be operated under the authority of a
reputable governing board, social service, or government agency, or
proprietor, to whom staff are responsible and who will be available to
city officials, if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property
or residents.
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5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must
address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints or
concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The
plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to the
plan.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
9. Building height may be increased from the permitted outright height
of 70 ft. to 85 ft. in exchange for providing publicly visible streetscape
amenities, as defined in FWRC 19.05.190, along the right-of-way; the
siting and design of which shall be approved by the director.
10. Structures on property that adjoins a single-family residential zone
shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line adjacent to
the single-family residential zone. The height of structures shall not
exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation when located within 100
ft. from such property line, unless the project proposes utilizing an
existing building.
11. All buildings, except for related parking structures up to 65 ft. in
height (six stories), must be gabled with pitched roofs, unless the
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building is taller than 35 ft. (three stories) with a rooftop that contributes
to the multifamily open space requirements.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
I 19.230.065 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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12. Where the building is located near a right-of-way, the ground floor
must consist of nonresidential space(s) with a minimum floor -to -ceiling
height of 13 ft.; or residential spaces that have been designed to
contribute to an active presence to the streetscape.
13. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
private spaces such as yards, patios, and balconies, as well as common
open spaces such as plazas, playgrounds, recreation rooms, rooftop
terraces, P-patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. A minimum of 25%
of the usable open space provided must be common open space. All
eligible usable open space shall also meet the requirements specified in
FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -in -lieu option is available for up to 50% of the
usable open space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
14. Any common open space requirements may be reduced at the
discretion of the director, if an open space study documents that less
common open space will be adequate to serve the needs of the residents.
15. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
16. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
17. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
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subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
1 19.230.065 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff;
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
18. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
19. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
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Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
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Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Required
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Section 36. FWRC 19.240.085. is hereby amended to read as follows:
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
I19.240.085 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
The following uses shall be permitted in the commercial enterprise (CE) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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Permanent
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None
5 ft.
See note
None
45 ft.
See
1. Any proposed permanent supportive housing or transitional housing
supportive housing
III
12
above
notes
facility with more than two units, or which brings the total number of
and transitional
average
13, a -Rd
permanent supportive housing or transitional housing units on the
housing
building
14 and
property to more than three units, must be distanced at least one and
elevation
17.
one-third miles (7,040 ft.) from any property with more than three units
(AABE)
of permanent supportive housing and/or transitional housing, as
to 55 ft.
measured from the nearest points of each such property.
AABE
2. There shall be no more than 110 residences located within a single
and four
facility or complex.
floors
3. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other
See
services and facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the
notes 9
property.
and 10
4. The facility or complex will be operated under the authority of a
reputable governing board, social service, or government agency, or
proprietor, to whom staff are responsible and who will be available to
city officials, if necessary, to resolve concerns pertaining to the property
or residents.
5. The housing will operate under a written community engagement
plan, approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must
address, at a minimum: (a) how the facility will engage with the
community; (b) how the facility will respond to community complaints
or concerns; and (c) who is the point of contact for the community. The
plan shall be provided to the city prior to occupancy and shall be
updated and provided to the city as substantive changes are made to
the plan.
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Ordinance No. 23-949
Required
ide Lot Height of Parking
, Rear Coverage Structure Spaces
ECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
6. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
9. If approved by the director, the height of a structure may exceed 40
ft. above average building elevation (AABE), to a maximum of 55 ft.
AABE and four floors, if all of the following criteria are met:
a. The increased height is necessary to accommodate the structural,
equipment, or operational needs of the use conducted in the building,
and/or all ground floor spaces have a minimum floor -to -ceiling height
of 13 ft. and a minimum depth of 15 ft.;
b. Height complies with note 10;
c. Height over 40 ft. is set back from all residential zones by one
additional ft. for each one ft. of height over 40 ft.; and
d. Rooflines are designed to avoid a predominantly flat and
featureless appearance through variations in roof height, forms, angles,
and materials.
(Continued on next page)
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
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Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
Required
ide Lot Height of Parking
, Rear Coverage Structure Spaces
ECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.240.085 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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10. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. AABE when located within 100
ft. of a single-family residential zone.
11. The subject property must provide usable open space in a total
amount equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may include
private spaces such as yards, patios, and balconies, as well as common
open spaces such as plazas, playgrounds, recreation rooms, rooftop
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terraces, P-patches, pools, active lobbies, and atriums. A minimum of 25%
of the usable open space provided must be common open space. All
eligible usable open space shall also meet the requirements specified in
FWRC 19.115.115. A fee -in -lieu option is available for up to 50% of the
usable open space as specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
12. Minimum side and rear yards shall be 20 ft. adjacent to single-family
residential zones and five ft. adjacent to all other zones.
13. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
14. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
15. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will
include, at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the
subject site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
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iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a
minimum, a prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on -
site use and sale of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ordinance No. 23-949 Page 160 of 170
I19.240.085 Permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. (Continued)
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Process I, II, III and IV are described in
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Ordinance No. 23-949
Required
eight parking
F Spaces
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a
demonstrated experience providing similar services to people
experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications or academic credentials
in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable experience in a
related program with people experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency
shall take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective
resident who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to
work with the participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with
applicable legal authorities.
16. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC.
17. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC
19.130.120(4).
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
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Required
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Section 37. FWRC 19.240.095. is hereby amended to read as follows:
19.240.095 Emergency housing and shelter.
PECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
The following uses shall be permitted in the commercial enterprise (CE) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:
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b
Emergency housing
Process
None
5 ft.
See notes
45 ft.
See
1. Minimum side and rear yards shall be 20 ft. adjacent to single-family
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b
and shelter
III
1 and 2
above
notes
residential zones and five ft. adjacent to all other zones.
average
10, a - Rd
2. The city may permit this use only if:
See note 3
building
11 and
a. The proposed emergency housing and shelter is distanced at least 1,000
elevation
14.
ft. from:
(AABE) to
i. Any other emergency housing and shelter; or
55 ft.
ii. Public schools;
AABE
As measured from the nearest points of each such property.
b. The facility and program secure and maintain all licenses and/or
See notes
approvals as required by the state.
3 and 4
c. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and
facilities frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
d. The facility will be operated under the authority of a reputable governing
board, social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are
responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to resolve
concerns pertaining to the facility.
e. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and security arrangements
appropriate to the number of residents and to its hours of operation.
f. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on traffic, public utilities
and services or on nearby residences.
g. The facility is in compliance with applicable health, fire, building, and
safety requirements.
h. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan,
approved by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address, at
a minimum: (i) how the facility will engage with the community; (ii) how the
facility will respond to community complaints or concerns; and (iii) who is the
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point of contact for the community. The plan shall be provided to the city
prior to occupancy and shall be updated and provided to the city as
substantive changes are made to the plan.
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
I19.240.095 Emergency housing and shelter. (Continued)
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3. If approved by the director, the height of a structure may exceed 40 ft.
above average building elevation (AABE), to a maximum of 55 ft. AABE and
four floors, if all of the following criteria are met:
a. The increased height is necessary to accommodate the structural,
equipment, or operational needs of the use conducted in the building, and/or
all ground floor spaces have a minimum floor -to -ceiling height of 13 ft. and a
minimum depth of 15 ft.;
b. Height also complies with note 4;
c. Height over 40 ft. is set back from nonresidential zones by one additional
ft. for each one ft. of height over 40 ft.; and
d. Rooflines are designed to avoid a predominantly flat and featureless
appearance through variations in roof height, forms, angles, and materials.
4. Building height may not exceed 30 ft. AABE when located within 100 ft. of a
single-family residential zone.
5. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers,
parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.
6. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.115 FWRC.
7. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see
Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
9. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this
title may apply to the subject property.
10. Parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Efficiency units — 1.0 per unit + one per two employees
Studio units — 1.25 per unit + one per two employees
One bedroom units — 1.5 per unit + one per two employees
Dwelling units with two bedrooms or more — 2.0 per unit + one per two
employees
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11. Alternatively, an applicant may choose to submit a parking study in
accordance with FWRC 19.130.080(2).
(Continued on next page)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
I 19.240.095 Emergency housing and shelter. (Continued)
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12. The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will include,
at a minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for
people experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site,
without prior referral, is not allowed.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject
site to services and schools must be provided to residents.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following
elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff,
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including
resident responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum, a
prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior, and the on -site use and sale
of illegal drugs;
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and
expected outcome measures;
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
d. Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated
experience providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness,
and/or certifications or academic credentials in an applicable human service
field, and/or applicable experience in a related program with people
experiencing homelessness.
e. For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall
take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification
information, including full name and date of birth, from current and
prospective residents, and shall keep a log containing this information.
f. Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident
who has an active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with the
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participant to resolve any outstanding warrants with applicable legal
authorities.
13. All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 12.35 FWRC, unless operated as a result of inclement weather, natural
disaster, or similar event.
14. Minimum residential parking requirements subject to FWRC 19.130.120(4).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in
For other information about parking and parking areas, see
Chapter 19.55 FWRC,
Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.60 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.65 FWRC respectively.
For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
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Section 38. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and
severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of
this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to any
other persons or circumstances.
Section 39. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 40. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 41. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after passage
and publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 7th day of February 2023.
[signature to follow]
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
ATTEST:
S P AN1E COURTNEY, , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 01/11/2023
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 02/07/2023
PUBLISHED: - 02/10/2023
EFFECTIVE DATE: 03/12/2023
ORDINANCE NO.: 23-949
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