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2 Please use the right hand margin to indicate:
3 "U"- Update to reflect existing conditions(e.g., data is
4 outdated,policy has been implemented, changed
5 circumstances)If possible,please direct us to updated
6 information or provide a brief explanation.
7 `B"- The goal/policy creates a barrier to achieving the 4
8 fundamental goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
9 At the end of the chapter you will find a place to record"Gaps"-
10 Based upon changed circumstances and emerging trends,describe
11 new issues that you believe the Update should address?
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14 IV.LAND USE ELEMENT
15 INTRODUCTION
16 General patterns of land use in Port Townsend during the next 20 years will be
17 influenced significantly by the City's development history. This land use
18 element builds upon the City's history while looking to its future.It
19 acknowledges that Port Townsend's "special places"include its historical
20 structures and natural features,and that there is community support to protect
21 these resources from incompatible development.
22 Recent population trends indicate that considerable growth and development is U—Update Introduction
23 likely to occur during the planning period.Thus,the preservation of open spaces to reflect revised
24 presents one of the greatest land use planning challenges,because development population projection/
25 will rapidly convert open spaces to other uses, significantly altering the small allocation and existing
26 town atmosphere of the City.
conditions (e.g.,%of
27 By 1994,only about 26%(3,885)of the City's 14,470 platted lots had been developed lots).
28 developed,primarily for single-family housing.Because easily developed lands
29 are usually built upon before land with greater natural constraints, such as
30 wetlands and steep slopes, some of the remaining 10,585 vacant lots may never
31 be fully developed.However,it is clear that Port Townsend has an abundant
32 supply of land suitable for residential uses,and the City is not likely to approach
33 build-out within the next 20 years.
34 Future land use planning in Port Townsend is guided by the goal that all uses-
35 residential,commercial,manufacturing,open space,and public facilities-be
36 carefully planned to maintain or enhance the City's small town atmosphere.A
37 balance of land uses is sought in this element to provide more opportunities for
38 residents of Port Townsend to find meaningful employment and affordable
39 housing,while retaining and protecting the environment and unique character of
40 the community.
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1 Many aspects of this element will look familiar to City residents.Where a call is
2 made for change,it is to enhance Port Townsend's small town atmosphere and
3 carry out the desires of residents,as described in the Community Direction
4 Statement(see Chapter III of this Plan).
5 Growth Management Act Requirements
6 The Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA)requires cities to
7 prepare a land use element as a chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.This chapter
8 will guide future land uses for the next 20 years.The GMA requires that the land
9 use element of the comprehensive plan address the following topics:
☐ Agricultural Lands ☐ Timber Lands
☐ Residential Areas ☐ Commercial Areas
☐ Manufacturing Areas ☐ Public Utilities
☐ Open Space ☐ Recreation
☐ Public Facilities ☐ Essential Public Facilities
(regional)
&19744; Population Densities ☐ Building Intensities
☐ Future Population Growth ☐ Urban Growth Areas(UGAs)
☐ Flooding,Stormwater and Water
Quality
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11 Each of these topics is addressed by the Land Use Element goals and policies,
12 and the Land Use Map. [Ord.No.2879, § 1.3,(February 7,2005)].
13 Port Townsend Urban Growth Area(UGA)
14 Under the GMA, "urban growth"is defined as growth that makes intensive use
15 of land for the location of buildings,structures,and impermeable surfaces. The
16 Act makes it clear that urban growth must occur only within designated urban
17 growth areas(UGAs),and that counties,rather than cities,are responsible for
18 designating UGA boundaries.
19 The City of Port Townsend is one of two UGAs in east Jefferson County,along
20 with the recently established Port Hadlock UGA. The Glen Cove area,lying
21 near to the city's corporate limits,has been designated as a limited area of more
22 intensive rural development,or"LAMIRD"by Jefferson County.
23 The City will periodically inventory and assess its available supply of
24 residential,mixed-use,commercial and industrial lands to determine whether
25 additional land supply is needed. If it is determined that additional land is
26 needed to accommodate projected growth,the city should seek to rezone land
27 within the existing city limits before identifying areas outside the city limits for
28 expansion of the city's UGA and potential annexation.
29 In conformance with the county-wide planning policies for Jefferson County,
30 the city and the county should continue to coordinate planning efforts. [Ord.No.
31 2879, § 1.4,(February 7,2005);Ord.No. 2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
32 Land Use Map
33 The Land Use Map is also required by the GMA.The map represents the
34 general future land use patterns which are desired for the City of Port Townsend
35 within the 20 year planning period.The map is the City's "blueprint"for action
36 and graphically depicts where various land uses should be located.The goals
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1 and policies found within this chapter support and implement the land use map.
2 [Ord.No. 2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
3 The Port Townsend Planning Area
4 The "planning area"includes all of the lands within the present City limits,and
5 portions of the Glen Cove area that have the potential to be included within the
6 City's UGA,as discussed above. The City has been divided into 11 subareas,as
7 indicated on Figure IV-1 on page IV-4.The City has already prepared several
8 subarea plans,such as the Urban Waterfront Plan(incorporated into the 2007
9 Shoreline Master Program update),Gateway Development Plan,and the Draft
10 Point Hudson Master Plan.The subareas used in the preparation of this Plan
11 build upon those previously established. [Ord.No.2945, § 1.9,(April 16,2007);
12 Ord.No.2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
13 Shoreline Master Program
14 In November 1972,the people of the State of Washington enacted the Shoreline
15 Management Act(RCW 90.58).The primary purpose of the Act is to provide
16 for the management and protection of the state's shoreline resources by planning
17 for reasonable and appropriate uses.The law provides a two-tier planning and
18 regulatory program by the state and local government.By law,the City is
19 responsible for preparation of a"Master Program"in accordance with the
20 policies and requirements of the Act and the State Shoreline Guidelines(WAC
21 173-26).The city must also develop a permit system in accordance with the
22 requirements of the Act.
23 In 2007,the City's updated Shoreline Master Program(SMP),prepared in
24 accordance with the Shoreline Guidelines,was adopted by the state.The City's
25 SMP is a stand-alone document with an adoption by reference to the City's
26 Critical Areas Ordinance(Ordinance 2899)and surface water management
27 manual.Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.480,the goals and policies and Environment
28 Designations Map of a shoreline master program shall be considered an element
29 of the city's comprehensive plan.All other portions of the shoreline master
30 program,including use regulations, shall be considered a part of the city's
31 development regulations. [Ord.No. 2945, § 1.2,(April 16,2007);Ord.No.
32 2938, §2,(January 8,2007)].
33 Tri Area
34 The City is the primary water purveyor to the Tri-Area of the County,which
35 includes the Port Hadlock,Irondale and Chimacum communities.As a water
36 utility,the City provides service to approximately 2,300 households.The City
37 has no land use authority in the Tri-Area other than to issue water taps for new
38 development.This Land Use Element contains little policy guidance relating to
39 the Tri-Area's water system. Instead,this discussion is reserved for the City's
40 Comprehensive Water Plan,the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System
41 Plan(CWSP),and the Capital Facilities&Utilities Element of this
42 Comprehensive Plan(Chapter VII).
43 Big&Little Quilcene Watershed
44 Within the City's planning and management jurisdiction is the Big Quilcene
45 River watershed area.This area is located approximately 20 miles from the City,
46 in the Olympic National Forest within Jefferson County. The watershed is 50
47 square miles in area and supports timber growing and recreational uses.This
48 area is not intended for development and is not discussed further in this element.
49 Planning issues and management policies for the watershed are addressed in
50 Chapter VII of this Plan-"The Capital Facilities&Utilities Element,"and will
51 also be addressed in subsequent functional plans(i.e.,the Comprehensive Water
52 Plan).
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1 Summary of the Major Land Use Issues Facing Port Townsend U —Reflect 2008 public
2 The PT 2020 survey conducted in the spring and summer of 1993 indicated that
3 the people of Port Townsend feel that the best characteristics of the City include: process reaffirming
survey.
☐ Small Town Atmosphere ☐ Natural Beauty
☐ Safety and Security ☐ Arts&Cultural Events
☐ Special Places ☐ Diverse People
☐ Accessible Waterfront ☐ Historical Legacy
☐ Walkable Town ☐ Commitment to Community
☐ Open Government
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5 The challenge of this element is to preserve or enhance these essential
6 characteristics of Port Townsend while planning to accommodate the growth
7 that is likely to occur within the next 20 years.The major land use issues facing
8 Port Townsend include: U —Strike 1-13, these
9 1. How much land within Port Townsend is appropriate for open space,and questions were
10 where is it located? addressed during the
1996 Comp Plan Update
11 2. Should the City provide stormwater control through curbs,gutters,and and 1997 Zoning Code
12 sewers,or through natural systems?
13 3. How can the City ensure the protection of the quality and quantity of
14 groundwater?
15 4. What land within Port Townsend is appropriate for the following uses?At
16 what density and building intensity should such uses be allowed?
17 Housing/residential development
18 Commercial retail and service businesses
19 Mixed commercial and residential development
20 Manufacturing
21 Public facilities and utilities
22 5. How much land is needed for higher density housing,and where is it
23 located?
24 6. Should a final urban growth area(FUGA)larger than the City limits be
25 designated and,if so,where should the boundary be located?
26 7. How should the City address wildlife and habitat protection?
27 8. What lands are appropriate for use as public open spaces and trails,and
28 how can they be acquired?
29 9. How much land is needed for active recreational uses and where is it
30 located?
31 10. Where should"essential public facilities"be located?
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1 11. How can Port Townsend land use regulations be integrated and reformed
2 to provide more efficient service to taxpayers?Can the permitting process be
3 streamlined?
4 12. Should the City restrict open burning and woodstoves to protect air
5 quality?
6 13. How can the City's land use regulations and development procedures be
7 revised to be more effective in protecting the City's historic and cultural
8 resources?The goals,policies and implementation steps of this element will
9 address these issues and guide future development in Port Townsend.
10 PLANNING FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS
11 Introduction
12 Port Townsend and the eastern Quimper Peninsula will likely receive a large
13 share of Jefferson County's population growth over the next 20 years.This
14 Comprehensive Plan,and the Land Use Map contained within this element will
15 shape how future growth will affect the City of Port Townsend.The Land Use
16 Map will establish the appropriate locations for specific land uses,and the
17 density and intensity of future development.
18 Population Projection
19 Under the GMA,all cities and counties must designate sufficient land with
20 appropriate densities to accommodate the next 20 years of projected population
21 growth.This section presents the Joint Population Forecast and Allocation for
22 Port Townsend adopted by mutual agreement between the City and Jefferson
23 County.
24 In 2003,the County and City selected the intermediate range forecast developed
25 by the Washington State Office of Financial Management(OFM)for GMA
26 planning purposes. This forecast anticipates that the population of Jefferson U —to reflect revised
27 County will grow by 13,840 during the period 2000 to 2024(i.e.,from 26,299 in population projection/
28 2000 to 40,139 by the year 2024).The County and City have agreed that allocation
29 approximately 70%of this projected growth,or 9,691,should be planned for
30 and accommodated within urban areas,with 36%,or 4,985,allocated
31 specifically to the Port Townsend UGA,and 17%each to the Tri-Area UGA and
32 the Port Ludlow master planned resort(MPR).1
33 Based on the Joint Population Forecast and Allocation,Port Townsend's
34 Comprehensive Plan is designed to accommodate a population of 13,329,or
35 4,985 additional residents between 2000 and 2024.This projection anticipates
36 that the City's population will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 1.97%
37 over the course of the planning period.This updated forecast and allocation
38 anticipates a slower growth rate than was projected under the City's initial GMA
39 Comprehensive Plan in 1996.In fact,the updated allocation anticipates a
40 slightly lower population for Port Townsend in the year 2024 than was projected
41 for the year 2016 under the original GMA Plan.Accordingly,the updated
42 forecast and allocation suggests that no expansion to the Port Townsend UGA is
43 currently necessary,and neither is there a need for municipal infrastructure
44 expansions not anticipated under the 1996 Plan. [Ord.No. 2879, § 1.5,
45 (February 7,2005)].
46 1 See Jefferson County Resolution No.55-03.
47 LAND USE MAP
48 The Land Use Map and accompanying goals,policies and implementation steps
49 should be used to evaluate future land use proposals.They are intended to guide
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1 both public and private actions.Although the Land Use Map is not a zoning
2 map,it is sufficiently detailed to provide clear direction for amendments to the
3 zoning map.This section describes the land use designations(see below)to be
4 used in implementing the Land Use Map(see the map pocket at the back of this
5 Plan).The proposed map is based on a number of factors including:
6 The Community Direction Statement(i.e.,Chapter III of this Plan):
7 Physical and social/economic characteristics of the area;
8 Existing development patterns;
9 Existing zoning;
10 Ownership patterns;
11 The condition of existing structures;
12 Several existing documents which provide guidance for future
13 development,including:
14 Urban Waterfront Plan(incorporated into the 2007 Shoreline Master Program
15 update);
16 Gateway Development Plan(i.e.,Gateway);
17 Interim Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance(i.e.,ESA Ordinance); U —adopted ESA/CAO
Ordinance
18 Jefferson 2000 Strategic Plan;
19 County-Wide Planning Policy for Jefferson County;and
20 Port Townsend 2020;Getting Together(i.e.,PT 2020).
21 The Land Use Map indicates the type of future development desired for Port
22 Townsend while allowing flexibility for previously approved development.It is
23 important to keep in mind that this Plan addresses a 20 year time period.The
24 changes that result from the implementation of this plan will take place slowly
25 and incrementally over time. [Ord.No.2945, § 1.10,(April 16,2007)].
26 Land Use Map Designations
27 The following categories and land use designations have been used in
28 developing the Land Use Map,and are described more fully below:
29 Residential Designations:
Low Density: R-I(SF)up to 4 d.u.per acre(i.e.,10,000 s.f minimum lot size)
Medium Density: R-II(SF)up to 8 d.u.per acre(i.e.,5,000 s.f.minimum lot size)
Medium Density: R-III(MF)a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 16 units per 40,000
s.f.area
High Density: R-IV(MF)24 units per 40,000 s.f.area
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31 [Ord.No.2967,§3.1,(February 19,2008);Ord.No.2825,§3.4,
32 (January 6,2003);Ord.No.2716,§3.3,(December 6,1999)].
33 Mixed Use Designations:
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Neighborhood-Serving Mixed Use Center C-I/MU with moderate density multi-family
residential
Community-Serving Mixed Use Center C-II/MU with high density multi-family
residential
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2 Commercial Designations:
Neighborhood Commercial: C-I
General Commercial: C-II
Hospital Commercial: C-II(H)
Historic Commercial: C-111
3
4 Marine-Related and Manufacturing Designations:
Mixed Light Manufacturing and Commercial M/C
Light Manufacturing: M-I
Marine-Related Uses: M-IIA(Boat Haven)
Marine-Related Uses M-IIB(Point Hudson)
Heavy Manufacturing: M-III
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6 [Ord.No.2825,§3.3,(January 6,2003)].
7 Park&Open Space Designations:
8 Existing Park&Open Space P/OS
9 Potential Park&Open Space(overlay) P/OS(A)
10 Mixed Public/Infrastructure/Open Space P/OS(B)
11 Other Designations:
12 Public/Infrastructure P-I
13 Planned Unit Development(PUD)Designations:
14 Residential R-PUD
15 Mixed Use MU-PUD
16 Commercial/Manufacturing CM-PUD
17 [Ord.No. 2825, §§3.3,3.4,(January 6,2003)].
18 A Description of the Land Use Designations
19 This section provides a brief description of the land use designations which are
20 listed above and shown on the Land Use Map.Table IV-1 on pages IV-13 and
21 IV-14 suggests potential uses,densities of development,and building heights U —zoning code
22 that may be appropriate within the different districts.This table is included only implementing the Comp
23 to foster discussion in the preparation of revisions to the zoning code,and Plan was adopted in
24 should not be construed as having force of policy or regulations.Table IV-2 on 1997 consider deleting
25 page V-15 shows the existing and proposed acreage in each of the different land
Table IV-1
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1 use designations.The zoning ordinance will provide more detailed direction
2 regarding the development of these areas,consistent with the policies of the
3 overall plan.
4 Residential Designations
5 R-I-Low Density Single-Family:This designation accommodates
6 single-family residences(including duplexes,triplexes,and fourplexes)at a
7 density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre(i.e., 10,000 square foot minimum lot
8 size,or approximately 4 dwelling units within one block of platted land).This
9 land use designation has been applied only within drainage basins 4a and 4b in
10 the northwestern portion of the City,because of stormwater-related development
11 constraints.The designation accommodates single-family development at
12 densities that maintain and promote the"small town"character of Port
13 Townsend,while ensuring that the environmental quality(particularly as it
14 relates to stormwater control)of the area is not adversely impacted.Higher
15 densities could be permitted in these areas through approval of a Planned Unit
16 Development(R-PUD)overlay designation.The designation also provides for a
17 wide range of agricultural uses. [Ord.No. 2670, § 1.1,(December 7, 1998)].
18 R-II-Medium Density Single-Family:This designation accommodates
19 single-family dwellings(including duplexes,triplexes and fourplexes)at a
20 density of up to 8 units per acre(i.e.,5,000 square foot minimum lot size,or
21 approximately 8 dwelling units within one block of platted land).The R-II
22 designation corresponds closely to those areas of town that are currently platted
23 to 8 lots a block,include few development limitations,and which are in
24 proximity to existing pubic facilities and services. Selected forms of agriculture
25 are also allowed. [Ord.No. 2670, § 1.2,(December 7, 1998)].
26 R-III-Medium Density Multi-Family:The R-III designation accommodates
27 smaller scale multi-family structures(e.g.,5-12 dwellings per structure)at a
28 minimum density of 10 units per 40,000 square feet and a maximum density of
29 16 units per 40,000 square feet of land area.Although multi-family development
30 is encouraged in these areas, single-family residences continue to be an allowed
31 use where the parcel and/or contiguous ownership is less than 12,000 square feet
32 in size. [Ord.No.2967, §3.2(February 19,2008);Ord.No.2716, §3.3,
33 (December 6, 1999)].
34 R-IV-High Density Multi-Family:This designation accommodates larger
35 scale multi-family structures(e.g., 10-24 dwellings per structure)at a density of
36 not less than 25 bedrooms per 40,000 square feet of land area,or more than 40
37 bedrooms per 40,000 square feet of land area.A minimum density has been
38 specified for this designation in order to discourage use of this land for
39 subordinate,lower density, single-family development. [Ord.No. 2716, §3.3,
40 (December 6, 1999)].
41 Mixed Use Designations
42 This designation provides for a compatible mix of single-family,multi-family Council may choose to
43 housing and neighborhood commercial businesses and services,with an revisit the mixed-use
44 emphasis on promoting multi-story structures with commercial uses on the designations (see
45 ground floor and multi-family housing on upper floors. This designation will handout"themes")
46 promote development of a mix of uses over time,like those found in the
47 Downtown and Uptown Districts of the City today. Specific requirements for the
48 mix of uses and residential densities should be established in the revised zoning
49 code.
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1 C-1/MU-Neighborhood Serving Mixed Use Center:This designation B- "multi-story' buildings
2 provides for a compatible mix of small scale commercial uses and medium may be a potential
3 density multi-family housing in multi-story building.Under this designation,
4 commercial uses are located mainly on the ground floor of multi-story barrier
5 structures,with residential units above. Over time this designation should
6 promote neighborhood identity,by providing a range of commercial retail and
7 service opportunities within walking distance,reducing reliance upon the
8 automobile. This designation has been applied to three locations in the City:the
9 southwest comer of the intersection of 49th Street and Jackman;the Hastings
10 and Howard Street intersection;and the San Juan and F Street intersection.
11 C-II/MU-Community Serving Mixed Use Center:While very similar to the
12 neighborhood mixed use designation described above,this designation
13 accommodates a broader range of commercial uses and higher residential
14 densities than the C-I/MU designation described above. The commercial uses
15 within this district cater to a local or City-wide market,and residential densities g- "local or City-wide
16 approach those found in the R-IV designation.The C-II/MU designation has
17 been applied to areas that are closer to the City's existing east/west commercial market" may be a barrier
18 corridor(i.e.,portions of both the east and west sides of Discovery Road from
19 7th Street to 12th Street;and the east side of Kearny Street from Jefferson to
20 Garfield Street).Like the C-I/MU designation,the C-II/MU district is intended
21 to promote more focused and transit or pedestrian oriented development
22 patterns.
23 Commercial Designations
24 C-I-Neighborhood Commercial:This designation is exclusively a
25 neighborhood commercial district,providing convenience shopping for a limited
26 residential area(i.e.,within a one-half mile radius).Distinguished from the
27 C-I/MU designation described above,only residential uses that are subordinate
28 and accessory to the primary commercial use are permitted within this district.
29 The designation allows for the retailing of neighborhood commodities and the
30 provision of neighborhood professional and personal services. Specific
31 permitted and conditional uses should be defined in the zoning code. The C-I
32 designation has been applied to two locations in the City:the southeast comer of
33 the intersection of San Juan and F Streets;and the southwest comer of the
34 intersection of Kearney and 19th Streets,where Del's market is currently
35 located.
36 C-II-General Commercial:This designation has been applied to commercial
37 areas outside neighborhood and mixed use areas.This designation
38 accommodates a wide range of general commercial uses which serve a local or
39 City-wide market area.Uses located within this designation include retail
40 businesses,professional offices,hotels,restaurants,and personal services shops.
41 Upper-story residential units are permitted outright.This designation has been
42 applied to more areas of the City than any other commercial designation,and
43 occurs in various locations along Sims Way and Water Street,and in the
44 triangular area bounded by S.R. 20 to the south,Howard Street to the east,and
45 Discovery Road to the northwest. [Ord.No.2716, §3.4,(December 6, 1999)].
46 C-II(H)-Hospital Commercial:This designation accommodates medical
47 clinics,offices,pharmacies,nursing homes,and other medical related uses in
48 areas close to major medical facilities.This designation has been applied to
49 areas near Jefferson General Hospital between Sims Way and 11th Street,and to
50 the Kali Tai Care Center on the west side of Kearney Street.Accessory or
51 supporting uses,a florist's shop for example,are also allowed. Specific
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1 permitted and conditional uses should be detailed in revisions to the zoning
2 code.
3 C-III-Historic Commercial:This designation is intended to accommodate the
4 mix of uses that have occurred over time in the City's Downtown and Uptown
5 historic districts.The designation makes provision for general retail uses on the
6 ground floor of structures,and promotes a mix of uses on the upper floors of
7 historic buildings,including:residences,artist and craft studios,and professional
8 offices.Uses within the Commercial Historic District that also lie within the
9 jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program(i.e.,within 200 feet of the
10 shoreline)are subject to the policies and standards of both documents.The
11 Shoreline Master Program is incorporated into this Plan by reference. [Ord.No.
12 2945, § 1.7,(April 16,2007)].
13 C-IV-Regional Commercial: [Deleted by Ord.No. 2825,§3.3,(January 6,
14 2003)].
15 Marine-Related and Manufacturing Designations
16 MIC-Mixed Light Manufacturing and Commercial:This district
17 accommodates small scale manufacturing businesses along with associated and
18 subordinate on-site retailing.The purpose of this designation is to provide for
19 manufacturing and commercial enterprises which do not fit neatly under either
20 the light manufacturing or commercial label(e.g.,Coyote Found Candles,
21 Maizefield Mantles,Edensaw Woods,etc.).Manufacturing to commercial floor
22 area ratios are necessary for this designation to ensure that certain uses do not
23 dominate at the expense of others.The M/C designation has been applied to
24 areas south of Sims Way,and west of Thomas Street. [Ord.No. 2825, §3.3,
25 (January 6,2003)].
26 M-I-Light Manufacturing:The M-I designation provides for light
27 manufacturing,processing,fabrication and assembly of products and materials,
28 warehousing and storage,and transportation facilities.The designation is
29 appropriate for light manufacturing uses similar to those proposed for the Port
30 Townsend Business Park.No areas of town are currently proposed to receive
31 this designation. [Ord.No. 2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
32 M-IIA(Boat Haven)-Marine-Related Uses:This designation accommodates
33 a variety of uses including marina,recreational boating,manufacturing,
34 assembly,haul out and repair.The M-IIA designation has been applied
35 primarily to Port owned lands at the Boat Haven.Uses should be further
36 delineated in the zoning code in order to distinguish between the larger scale
37 marine-related uses at the Boat Haven and smaller scale marine-related uses
38 allowed at Point Hudson.Uses within this district that also lie within the
39 jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program(i.e.,within 200 feet of the
40 shoreline)are subject to the policies and standards of both the zoning code and
41 the Master Program.
42 M-IIB(Point Hudson)-Marine-Related Manufacturing: Similar to the
43 M-IIA district,this designation accommodates a variety of marine-related uses
44 at a scale appropriate to Point Hudson. Like the M-IIA designation,the specific
45 range,scale and intensity of marine-related uses allowed within this district
46 should be detailed within revisions to the zoning code.Adaptive reuse of the
47 original Point Hudson Station buildings should be encouraged.Uses within this
48 district that also lie within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program(i.e.,
49 within 200 feet of the shoreline)are subject to the policies and standards of both
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1 the zoning code and the Master Program. [Ord.No. 2945, § 1.5, (April 16,
2 2007)].
3 M-III-Heavy Manufacturing: The M-III designation accommodates heavy
4 industrial activities including processing,fabrication,assembling of products or
5 materials,and bulk storage.This designation has not been applied to any areas
6 within the current City limits.An example includes the Glen Cove LAMIRD.
7 [Ord.No. 2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
8 Park and Open Space Designations
9 P/OS-Existing Park&Open Space:This category includes existing City-,
10 County-,and State-owned parks,recreation areas,and City-owned lands which
11 provide valuable natural and open space functions. [Ord.No.3075, §3.1,(June
12 18,2012)].
13 P/OS(A)-Potential Park and Open Space(overlay):This category includes
14 areas that may have the potential to be included within a comprehensive and
15 interconnected system of open spaces and trails.The P/OS(A)overlay appears in
16 areas that could be valuable if maintained as open spaces, such as wooded areas,
17 drainage corridors,and scenic vistas.These areas could accommodate multiple
18 functions including:lower density residential development;stormwater
19 management:wildlife habitat;and passive recreation.Three primary approaches
20 are being considered in the development of this network: outright purchase of
21 key properties;incentives for landowners to cluster new development in areas
22 outside,or on the margins,of open space areas;and reductions in allowable
23 density. [Ord.No.3075, §3.1,(June 18,2012)].
24 P/OS(B)-Mixed Public/Infrastructure/Open Space:This designation is
25 applied to lands used to provide public utilities,facilities and services which
26 also provide valuable natural and open space functions.Uses include stormwater
27 detention facilities and wastewater treatment facilities.
28 Alternative parcel-specific zoning-In certain circumstances, specifically
29 identified City-owned parcels currently under P/OS(B)designation may receive
30 an alternative,nonpublic zoning designation.This alternative designation shall
31 be inactive and secondary and shall not become applicable until such time as the
32 City ownership of the parcel is terminated and/or the City determines that the
33 anticipated land use no longer is applicable to the public purpose of the public
34 zoning designation. [Ord.No. 3075, §3.1,(June 18,2012)].
35 Other Designations
36 P-I-Public/Infrastructure: The purpose of this designation is to identify lands
37 used to provide public utilities,facilities,and services.Allowable uses include
38 schools,libraries,public utilities,and government buildings.
39 Alternative parcel-specific zoning-In certain circumstances, specifically
40 identified City-owned parcels currently under P-I designation may receive an
41 alternative,nonpublic zoning designation.This alternative designation shall be
42 inactive and secondary and shall not become applicable until such time as the
43 City ownership of the parcel is terminated and/or the City determines that the
44 anticipated land use no longer is applicable to the public purpose of the public
45 zoning designation. [Ord.No. 3075, §3.1,(June 18,2012)].
46 Planned Unit Development(PUD)Designations
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1 Higher densities and more creative site design and development may be allowed
2 through a Planned Unit Development(PUD)approval.PUDs are special overlay
3 designations which are not shown on the land use map because approval is
4 discretionary,based upon a showing that more flexible "performance standards"
5 are satisfied.The permitted density should take into account the site's natural
6 constraints,the character and density of surrounding areas,and proximity to
7 arterials,transit service,employment and shopping areas,and planned
8 amenities.
9 R-PUD-Residential:This designation provides for a compatible mix of single
10 and multi-family housing and a neighborhood center.The designation can be
11 applied only within areas zoned for residential use(i.e.,R-I,R-II,R-III and
12 R-IV). The R-PUD designation promotes clustering and the development of
13 innovative self-sustaining residential communities offering a wide variety of
14 compatible housing types and densities,neighborhood businesses,recreational
15 uses,open space,trails and other amenities that are seldom achieved through
16 traditional zoning approvals.This designation is based on the Rosewind
17 Cohousing PUD approved by the City in 1993. Specific requirements for the
18 siting and relationship of the various land uses,dwelling types,and densities in
19 these developments should be established in the zoning ordinance,consistent
20 with the applicable policies of this Plan.The zoning ordinance should provide
21 sufficient flexibility to allow the dwelling types and densities to vary in response
22 to market conditions,while maintaining the integrity of the project. The actual
23 mix and arrangement of uses should be established through a binding site plan.
24 MU-PUD-Mixed Use:Like the mixed use designations described above,this
25 category provides for a compatible mix of commercial and multi-family
26 residential uses.This overlay designation applies only in areas zoned for mixed
27 use development(i.e.,C-I/MU and C-II/MU),and allows mixed use
28 developments to be treated differently and more flexibly than allowed under
29 ordinary zoning standards. Standards for mixed use PUDs should allow variety
30 in terms of the composition of the mixed use centers,depending upon location,
31 access,character of surrounding neighborhoods,local desires,and market
32 opportunities. Like the residential PUD designation,residential densities should
33 be determined on a case-by-case basis,factoring considerations which include:
34 proximity to arterials;availability of transit service;and proximity to planned
35 amenities(e.g.,park and recreation facilities).
36 CM-PUD-Commercial/Manufacturing:This overlay designation applies
37 only in areas zoned for commercial or manufacturing development(i.e.,C-I,
38 C-11,C-111,MJC,M-1,M-11A,M-1113 and M-111).The designation allows
39 business and industrial park developments to vary from the prescriptive
40 standards of the zoning code. The designation is intended to promote innovative
41 and well designed commercial and light manufacturing developments which are
42 supportive of the City's economic development strategy. Standards for this type
43 of PUD should allow variety in terms of the mixture of commercial and
44 manufacturing uses,patterned after the Port Townsend Business Park PUD
45 approved in 1993.The minimum acreage necessary for a CM-PUD should be
46 substantially larger than for either the R-PUD or MU-PUD designations(e.g., 10
47 acres). [Ord.No.2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
48
TABLE IV-1:LAND USE DESIGNATIONS-SUGGESTED USES,DENSITIES
&BUILDING HEIGHTS*
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LAND USE LAND USES MINIMUM MAXIMUM BUILDING U—Ta b i e I V-1 consider
DESIGNATIONS ALLOWED DENSITY DENSITY OR HEIGHTS(Feet) deletin g as the purpose
LOT
COVERAGE was to give direction to
R-I Single-Family Not Specified 4 Dwelling Units 30 the new zoning code
Houses,Duplexes, Per Acre; which was adopted in
Triplexes& Maximum Lot
Fourplexes Coverage of35%, 1997.
except 40%
where an ADU is
included on the
lot
R-II Single-Family Not Specified 8 Dwelling Units 30
Houses,Duplexes, Per Acre
Triplexes&
Fourplexes
R-III Single-Family 10 units per 16 Dwelling 35
Houses,Duplexes, 40,000 sf where Units per 40,000
Triplexes& a parcel and/or square feet
Fourplexes; contiguous
Condos, parcels under
Townhouses& single ownership
Apartments are 12,000
square feet in
size or greater
R-IV Condos, 15 Dwelling 24 units per 35
Townhouses& Units Per 40,000 40,000 square
Apartments square feet feet
C-I/MU Upper Floor Not Specified 2 Square Feet of Not Specified
Residential& Gross Floor Area
Ground Floor Per 1 Square Foot
Neighborhood of Lot
Commercial
C-II/MU Upper Floor Not Specified 3 Square Feet of Not Specified
Residential& Gross Floor Area
Ground Floor Per 1 Square Foot
Community of Lot
Commercial
C-1 Small Scale Not Specified I Square Foot of 35
Neighborhood Gross Floor Area
Retail& Per 3 Square Feet
Professional of Lot
Offices
C-II Medium Scale Not Specified I Square Foot of 35
Auto Oriented Gross Floor Area
Commercial Uses Per 1 Square Foot
of Lot
C-II(H) Medical Clinics, Not Specified I Square Foot of 35
Nursing Homes Gross Floor Area
Doctor's& Per 1 Square Foot
Dentist's Offices, of Lot
&Pharmacies
C-III Upper Floor Not Specified 3 Square Feet of 50,or as
Residential, Gross Floor Area Specified by the
Studios&Offices; Per 1 Square Foot 1990 Port
Ground Floor of Lot Townsend Urban
General Retail Waterfront Plan
(as incorporated
into the 2007
Shoreline Master
Program update
and codified in
Chapter 17.28
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TABLE IV-1:LAND USE DESIGNATIONS-SUGGESTED USES,DENSITIES
&BUILDING HEIGHTS*
LAND USE LAND USES MINIMUM MAXIMUM BUILDING U —Ta b l e I V-1 consider
DESIGNATIONS ALLOWED DENSITY DENSITY OR HEIGHTS(Feet) deletin g as the purpose
LOT
COVERAGE
PTMC)
M/C** Small Scale Not Specified 1 Square Foot of 35
Manufacturing Gross Floor Area
with Associated Per 1 Square Foot
On-Site Retailing of Lot
M-I** Light Not Specified 1 Square Foot of 35
Manufacturing, Gross Floor Area
Processing, Per 1 Square Foot
Fabrication& of Lot
Assembly;
Warehousing&
Storage
M-II(A) Marine-Related Not Specified 1 Square Foot of 50
Uses at the Boat Gross Floor Area
Haven Per 1 Square Foot
of Lot
M-II(B) Marine-Related Not Specified 1 Square Foot of 35
Uses at Point Gross Floor Area
Hudson Per 1 Square Foot
of Lot
M-III** Heavy Industrial Not Specified 1 Square Foot of 35
Uses&Bulk Gross Floor Area
Storage Per 1 Square Foot
of Lot
P/Os Existing City, Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
County&State
Owned Parks&
Recreation Areas
P/OS(A)(Overlay Potential Open Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Designation) Space&Trails
Network;
Residential&
Passive
Recreational Uses
P/OS(B) Mixed Public Not Specified 1 Square Foot of 35
Facility&Passive Gross Floor Area
Recreation Uses per 4 Square Feet
of Lot
P-I Schools,Libraries, Not Specified 3 Square Feet of 50
&Government Gross Floor Area
Buildings per 1 Square Foot
of Lot in the Port
Townsend
Historic District;
2 Square Feet of
Gross Floor Area
per 1 Square Foot
of Lot Elsewhere
R-PUD Single-Family& Not Specified Varying- Varying-
Multi-Family Depends Upon Depending Upon
Residential Base Zoning Surrounding Uses
Density and Development
Design
MU-PUD Mixed Residential Not Specified Varying- Varying-
&Commercial Depends Upon Depending Upon
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TABLE IV-1:LAND USE DESIGNATIONS-SUGGESTED USES,DENSITIES
&BUILDING HEIGHTS*
LAND USE LAND USES MINIMUM MAXIMUM BUILDING U —Ta b l e I V-1 consider
DESIGNATIONS ALLOWED DENSITY DENSITY OR HEIGHTS(Feet) deletin g as the purpose
LOT
COVERAGE was to give direction to
Base Zoning Surrounding Uses the new zoning code
Density and Development which was adopted in
Design
1997.
CM-PUD Mixed Commercial Not Specified Varying- Varying-
&Manufacturing Depends Upon Depending Upon
Base Zoning Surrounding Uses
Density and Development
Design
1
2 * This table is intended only to provide information and guidance in the preparation of revisions
3 to the Zoning Code(i.e.,Title 17 PTMC).
4 [Ord.No.2967,§3.3,(February 19,2008);Ord.No.2945,§1.11,
5 (April 16,2007);Ord.No.2825,§§3.2,3.3,3.5,(January 6,2003);
6 Ordinance 2716§3.5,1999;Ord.No.2670§1.3,1998].
7
TABLE IV-2:THE LAND USE MAP-ACREAGE
WITHIN EACH LAND USE DESIGNATION*
LAND AREA IN ACRES
LAND USE DESIGNATION Less Platted Rights of Way
and Marinas
R-I 566
R-II 1,516
R-III 169
R-IV 22
R-PUD n a
C-I/MU 15
C-II/MU 15
MU-PUD 0
C-I 1
C-II 106
C-II(H) 11
C-111 26
C-IV** 0
CM-PUD 28
M/C 62
M-I** 0
M-II(A)Boat Haven 44
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TABLE IV-2:THE LAND USE MAP-ACREAGE
WITHIN EACH LAND USE DESIGNATION*
LAND AREA IN ACRES
LAND USE DESIGNATION Less Platted Rights of Way
and Marinas
M-II(13)Point Hudson 17
M-III** 0
P/Os 608
P/OS(A)*** n/a
P/OS(13) S6
P-I 149
Total 3,442
1
2 Totals include lands within the Port Townsend City limits only.
3 * These land use designations could be applied to portions of the Glen Cove area,if a FUGA
4 larger than the Port Townsend City limits is designated.
5 ** This designation is intended only to depict,at a conceptual level,areas that could be valuable
6 if maintained as open spaces.Considerable work must be completed before the boundaries of this
7 conceptual overlay district can be detailed,and before specific steps can be undertaken to implement
8 the concept.Consequently,acreage totals are of marginal usefulness at this point in time.
9 [Ord.No.3119,§5,(December 8,2014);Ord.No.3075,§2,(June 18,
10 2012);Ord.No.2967,§2,(February 19,2008);Ord.No.2945,§2,
11 (April 16,2007);Ord.No.2842,§3,(December 15,2003);Ord.No.
12 2825,§3.3,(January 6,2003);Ord.2716,§3.1,1999;Ord.2670,§1.5,
13 2,1998;Ord.2606,§§1,2,1997;Ord.2571,§3,1997;Ord.2539,
14 1996].
15 LAND USE GOALS&POLICIES
16 The following goals,policies and implementation steps have their foundation in
17 the PT 2020 Report,the Community Direction Statement contained in Chapter
18 III of this Plan,and the efforts of the Land Use Citizen Workgroup.The purpose
19 of the goals and policies is to provide direction for establishing land use
20 patterns,densities,and design standards that:
21 Carry out the Community Direction Statement;
22 Reduce sprawl and the costs associated with providing public
23 infrastructure;
24 Maintain or improve the character and livability of established
25 neighborhoods;
26 Provide for a variety of transportation alternatives;
27 Provide people with opportunities to live close to work;
28 Reflect the land's physical capability to support development;
29 Protect natural resource lands and environmentally sensitive areas;
30 Provide a variety of housing opportunities and types to accommodate
31 different lifestyles and incomes;
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1 Create desirable and distinctive neighborhoods based on their cultural and
2 natural characteristics;and
3 Provide for a comprehensive and interconnected system of parks,open
4 spaces and trails.
5 Overall Land Use Goal:To accommodate the City's expected population
6 growth in a sustainable manner that maintains or improves the community's
7 character,environment,employment base, and quality of life.
8 Land Use Map
9 Goal 1:To guide development within Port Townsend,ensuring that the
10 Comprehensive Plan is implemented in a manner which is coordinated and
11 consistent with all applicable City plans and codes.
12 Policy 1.1: Use the Land Use Map as a guide for future rezones and other
13 land use decisions.
14 Policy 1.2: Use the goals,policies and implementation steps of this element
15 to determine appropriate zoning designations for areas near the boundaries
16 between different land use designations on the Land Use Map.
17 Policy 1.3: Ensure that all land use decisions and approvals made by the City
18 Council and its appointed commissions,boards or committees are consistent
19 with the Land Use Element and the Land Use Map.
20 Policy 1.4: Review and revise as necessary the existing zoning code,zoning
21 map,and other development regulations to ensure consistency with this Plan.
22 Policy 1.5: Process all rezone applications together,no more often than once
23 each year.
24 Policy 1.6: Beginning in 2004,and at least once every seven(7)years U —Policy 1.6 to reflect
25 afterwards,conduct a thorough review of this Plan to ensure that it fully GMA Periodic update
26 conforms with the requirements of the GMA,as required under RCW
cycle (mandated)
27 36.70A.130.
28 Policy 1.7: Focus growth in areas with the capacity to absorb development
29 with the least cost in terms of providing public utilities,transportation and park
30 facilities,where adverse environmental impacts can be avoided or mitigated,and
31 where development will reduce sprawl and promote attractive,vital and
32 distinctive neighborhoods. [Ord.No.2825, §3.1,(January 6,2003)].
33 Natural Resource Lands&Environmentally Sensitive Areas
34 Goal 2:To protect,sustain and manage Port Townsend's natural resource lands
35 and environmentally sensitive areas for present and future generations.
36 Policy 2.1: Continue to use,and revise as necessary,the Environmentally
37 Sensitive Areas Chapter of the Port Townsend Municipal Code(PTMC)to
38 require protection and/or enhancement of environmentally sensitive areas within
39 new developments.
40 Policy 2.2: Use "best available science"when reviewing and revising the
41 Environmentally Sensitive Areas chapter of the PTMC to ensure that the
42 functions and values of environmentally sensitive areas are adequately
43 protected,and give special consideration to measures needed to preserve salmon
44 fisheries.
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1 Policy 2.3: Protect natural resource lands,archaeological properties,and
2 environmentally sensitive areas through public and private initiatives, such as:
3 open space tax incentives;cluster development;PUDs;transfer or purchase of
4 development rights;public land acquisition;dedication of City owned tracts and
5 street rights of way;conservation easements;landowner compacts; soliciting
6 donations of land;downzoning;limiting the amount of lot coverage;and best
7 management practices in development.
8 2.3.1 Work with the County Assessor and Jefferson Land Trust to educate
9 property owners about tax reduction programs and conservation easement
10 options available for preserving natural resource lands and environmentally
11 sensitive areas.
12 Policy 2.4: Continue to encourage agricultural uses in the least developed
13 portions of town by allowing certain agricultural uses outright in low density
14 residential areas. Specify allowable agricultural uses in revisions to the zoning
15 code.
16 2.4.1 Consider the need to adopt and implement a right to farm ordinance in
17 order to protect agricultural uses in certain residential zones.
18 Policy 2.5: Recognize that there are no timber lands of long-term
19 commercial significance located within the City.Unless protected by
20 environmentally sensitive area or open space and timber designations,timber
21 harvesting should be allowed upon completion of State Environmental Policy
22 Act(i.e.,SEPA)review subject to associated conditions.
23 Policy 2.6: Petition the Department of Natural Resources for lead agency U —Policy 2.6,to reflect
24 status on all Forest Practice Applications(FPA)as timberlands within the City adoption of Chapter
25 are "likely to convert"because of Port Townsend's status as an urban growth 19.06 Tree Conservation
26 area(UGA). wherein City assumed
lead for Class IV FPAs
27 Policy 2.7: Require performance bonds for reclamation activities prior to a
28 permit approval for mineral resource extraction sites.
29 Policy 2.8: Respect the rights of private property owners while protecting
30 and preventing the degradation of environmentally sensitive areas. [Ord.No.
31 2825, §3.1,(January 6,2003)].
32 Open Spaces&Trails
33 Goal 3:To develop a comprehensive open space and trails plan and U —Goal 3 to reflect
34 implementation program which protects the natural environment and significant adoption of the
35 cultural resources,provides passive recreation opportunities,is integrated with Non-Motorized
36 the nonmotorized component of the Transportation Element,and is designed to Transportation Plan
37 link neighborhoods with parks, significant open spaces, schools, shoreline
38 access areas,mixed use centers and employment centers.
39 Policy 3.1: Acquire and develop public open space and trails within the
40 financial capabilities and level of service standards of the Capital Facilities
41 Element.
42 Policy 3.2: Develop and implement nonregulatory and regulatory means for
43 acquiring and developing the open space and trails network.
44 3.2.1 During development review,encourage applicants to dedicate land for
45 future open space and trails.
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1 3.2.2 Amend the zoning and subdivision codes to provide incentives for open
2 space including,but not limited to clustered developments and planned unit
3 developments(PUDs).
4 3.2.3 Acquire land for open spaces and trails through municipal or state
5 programs,such as stormwater management and wildlife/wetland protection.
6 3.2.4 Apply for grants from public agencies and private foundations to
7 acquire land for open spaces and trails.
8 3.2.5 Work with nonprofit groups, such as the Jefferson Land Trust,to obtain
9 conservation easements and create incentives for open space and trails system
10 development.
11 3.2.6 Use property tax deferral programs to promote the retention of valuable
12 open space land in an undeveloped state(i.e.,the Open Space Taxation Act,
13 Chapter 84.34 RCW).
14 3.2.7 Explore other techniques for acquisition and development of the open
15 space and trails network(e.g.,Inter-Agency Commission on Outdoor Recreation
R CW79
16 (IAC)funding:utility bill donations,a community or regional bond issue,etc.). ( IAC is now RCO
79A.25)
17 Policy 3.3: Locate trails in areas that are important to preserve as open
18 spaces, such as wooded areas,drainage corridors,shorelines,scenic vistas,and
19 others. Locate trails along drainage corridors when possible to do so without
20 degrading the environmental functions and values of the area.
21 Policy 3.4: Designate and retain wetlands,drainage corridors and other areas
22 that provide essential habitat for priority plant or wildlife species as passive
23 open space. Sites which the City should consider acquiring include,but are not
24 limited to:
25 a. Winona Wetlands;
26 b. Howard Street Wetlands and Drainage Corridor;
27 c. 50th Street Wetlands and Drainage Corridor;and
28 d. Hastings/25th Street Wetlands and Drainage Corridor.
29 Policy 3.5: Where possible,accommodate multiple functions within the open
30 space and trails system,including: stormwater management;viewpoints;
31 protection of cultural resources;wildlife habitat;and passive recreation.
32 Policy 3.6: Coordinate with Jefferson County to identify and designate open
33 space corridors and trails within and between urban growth areas,as required
34 under the GMA.
35 3.6.1 Integrate the open space and trails network with the proposed Olympic
36 Discovery Trail.
37 3.6.2 Support the establishment of a Quimper Peninsula wildlife and open
38 space corridor.
39 Policy 3.7: Identify existing unopened rights of way,utility corridors and
40 drainage corridors for use in developing the trails system.Design trails in a
41 manner which allows the corridors to function as urban wildlife corridors.
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1 Policy 3.8: Preserve and enhance shoreline access areas consistent with the
2 City's Shoreline Master Program. [Ord.No.2945, § 1.3,(April 16,2007)].
3 Policy 3.9: Design the trails system to link neighborhoods with parks,
4 significant open spaces, schools,cultural resources, shoreline access areas,
5 mixed use centers and employment centers.Abutting or nearby larger scale
6 developments should be encouraged to provide trail connectors to the larger
7 trails and open space network.
8 Policy 3.10: Design trails to be accessible to people with disabilities as much
9 as the natural characteristics(e.g.,topography)of the region will allow.
10 Policy 3.11: Develop a coordinated sign program which provides a user
11 friendly guide to the location of trails.
12 Policy 3.12: Consider trail linkages in the development of new government
13 facilities,including new parks and open spaces.
14 Policy 3.13: Prohibit the use of off-road vehicles on public trails designated
15 in the Comprehensive Open Space and Trails Plan.
16 Policy 3.14: Develop and adopt standards regarding trail uses that minimize
17 conflicts between different types of trail users(e.g.,pedestrians,bicyclists,and
18 equestrians).
19 Policy 3.15: Provide adequate funding for open space and trails network
20 operation and maintenance.
21 Parks&Recreation
22 Goal 4:To develop park and recreation facilities,programs and opportunities
23 which are responsive to the needs and interests of Port Townsend residents.
24 Policy 4.1: Develop a parks and recreation plan and implementation strategy
25 which addresses the community's needs for active and passive recreation
26 opportunities.
U —Policy 4.1,to
27 4.1.1 Provide recreation programs that are comprehensive,enriching,and reference Parks,
28 affordable for all citizens. Recreation & Open
29 4.1.2 Provide a wide range of athletic facilities such as:tennis courts; Space Plan 2014
30 baseball and softball fields;gymnasiums;swimming pools;multi-purpose fields
31 for soccer and general outdoor play;volleyball courts;and a golf course.
32 4.1.3 Provide a wide range of passive recreation opportunities within the
33 parks system(e.g.,nature walks,picnic areas,bird-watching,observation areas).
34 Policy 4.2: Acquire and develop public park and recreational lands to serve
35 the future population of the City.
36 Policy 4.3: Pursue a variety of options for park and recreation facility
37 acquisition and development.
38 4.3.1 During development review,encourage developers to dedicate land for
39 future park and recreation facilities.
40 4.3.2 Apply for grants from public agencies and private foundations to
41 acquire land and develop the City's park and recreation facilities.
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1 4.3.3 When revising the Port Townsend Municipal Code(PTMC)to
2 implement this Plan,provide incentives that encourage developers to provide U —Policy 4.3.3 and 4.3.4
3 neighborhood parks which serve the residents of new developments(e.g.,
4 density bonuses,mitigation land banking,creative right-of-way use). to reflect updated PTMC.
5 4.3.4 When revising the PTMC to implement this Plan,provide incentives
6 that encourage developers in commercial districts to provide pocket parks,
7 plazas,courtyards,arcades,atriums,pedestrian corridors,and through block
8 corridors.
9 Policy 4.4: Locate,design,construct and manage park and recreation
10 facilities to be compatible with natural features(e.g., soils,geology,topography,
11 and shoreline resources)and cultural resources.
12 4.4.1 Preserve natural features which are conducive to park and recreation
13 functions.
14 4.4.2 Incorporate habitat considerations in the design and development of
15 new park and recreation facilities.
16 4.4.3 Encourage the use of native plants which attract wildlife.
17 4.4.4 Incorporate significant cultural resources in the design and
18 development of new park and recreation facilities,and provide interpretive
19 opportunities where appropriate.
20 Policy 4.5: Design and manage park and recreation facilities to maximize
21 environmental protection and provide interpretive opportunities for ecological
22 systems and features,and cultural resources.
23 Policy 4.5.1: Extend maximum environmental protection in perpetuity for
24 the exclusive open space,wildlife habitat,and passive outdoor recreation
25 functions within Kali Tai Lagoon Nature Park.Within those areas depicted on
26 the 6(f)Boundary Map(RCO Project#81-043,LCWF 53-00486,executed by
27 the City on July 3,2013 and the State Recreation and Conservation Office on
28 June 19,2013),Kali Tai Lagoon Nature Park shall be designed and managed in
29 accordance with the legal obligations assumed under the 1981 Federal Land and
30 Water Conservation Fund Acquisition Grant,and any grant amendments.As
31 stated on the 6(f)Boundary Map: "All land within the boundary of the park is
32 dedicated in perpetuity to public outdoor recreation."The contract obligations
33 include the following(Project#81-043A,Amendment Number 2):
34 "The purpose of the grant was to expand the City's ownership and control
35 around the lagoon and develop a municipal passive use park.
36 The lagoon is a natural area associated with marsh,wetlands,and grasslands
37 and provides nesting,feeding,and breeding habitat for birds,ducks and other
38 wildlife. The area should be set aside for preservation of natural resources and
39 open space to serve wildlife habitat and compatible passive recreation uses."
40 The 6(f)Boundary Map,depicting the property subject to the LWCF
41 protections,the project contract,and other key documents,are recorded at
42 Jefferson County Auditor File No. 585012(July 18,2014).
43 Policy 4.6: Design park and recreation facilities to accommodate a citizenry
44 diverse in age,interests,income levels and abilities.
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1 Policy 4.7: Where adverse impacts could occur,screen and buffer park and
2 recreation facilities to protect adjacent or nearby private properties.
3 Policy 4.8: Consider acquiring inholdings and adjacent parcels that would
4 increase the long-term integrity and viability of the City's park and recreational
5 lands.
6 Policy 4.9: Broaden the use of school buildings and grounds as places for
7 public use after school and on evenings.
8 4.9.1 Increase cooperative management with the Port Townsend School
9 District through joint use agreements.
10 4.9.2 Joint use agreements should seek to renovate, schedule,and manage
11 facilities for greater public use and enjoyment.
12 Policy 4.10: Support,encourage,and provide technical assistance to
13 neighborhood associations seeking to acquire or develop property for
14 neighborhood parks,recreation,and open space.
15 Policy 4.11: Work with Jefferson County to identify future park and
16 recreational facility needs within Port Townsend and facilities within Jefferson
17 County which will serve Port Townsend residents.
18 Policy 4.12: Assure that maintenance and operation costs are considered in
19 the development of City park and recreation facilities.Ensure that City park and
20 recreation facilities incorporate design and construction features that minimize
21 long-term operation and maintenance costs(e.g.,design park restrooms to
22 include energy efficient light fixtures and skylights).
23 Policy 4.13: Set City-wide standards for park and recreational facility
24 maintenance,and the unit costs to achieve those standards. [Ord.No.3119, §
25 5.2,(December 8,2014);Ord.No.2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
26 Administration&Operations
27 Goal 5:Provide the support and leadership to respond effectively to the
28 community's evolving priorities and needs.Respond and be accessible to the
29 community by creating new policies,procedures and technologies to meet the
30 diverse current and future needs.
31 Policy 5.1: Deliver measurable economic benefit to the community by
32 providing or supporting programs,special events and facilities.
33 Policy 5.2: Incorporate sustainable standards and best management practices
34 into planning and design of new parks and rehabilitation of existing facilities.
35 Policy 5.3: Keep clean and well-maintained parks and facilities,retaining a
36 high level of appearance of landscaped sites.
37 Policy 5.4: Identify,preserve and'interpret Port Townsend's heritage,
38 traditions,historic,environmental and cultural features.
39 Policy 5.5: Master Plan major parks and facilities through a public input
40 process to modernize and update sites.
41 Policy 5.6: Develop staff growth through educational classes,certification
42 and training. [Ord.No. 3075, §3.5,(June 18,2012)].
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1 Budget&Funding
2 Goal 6: Strive to adequately fund ongoing parks and recreation programming
3 and maintenance through proactive well-planned budgeting practices,the pursuit
4 of partnerships and the securing of grants.
5 Policy 6.1: Prepare and anticipate for future staffing needs that may arise due
6 to budget and other financial circumstances.
7 Policy 6.2: Establish an ongoing six-year Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)
8 for parks and recreation facilities.
9 Policy 6.3: Pursue local,regional, State and Federal grant sources for park
10 maintenance and development.
11 Policy 6.4: Develop new and additional partnership/volunteer stewardship
12 programs utilizing local service clubs and organizations.
13 Policy 6.5: Investigate establishing a set of impact and/or mitigation fees that
14 fairly contribute to the construction and upgrading of parks. [Ord.No.3075, §
15 3.5,(June 18,2012)].
16 Water Quality&Management
17 Goal 7:To manage surface,ground, storm,waste,and coastal waters to ensure
18 that water resources are protected and preserved.
19 Policy 7.1: Manage stormwater quantity in a way that approximates the
20 natural hydrologic characteristics of the area while ensuring that all stormwater
21 receives adequate treatment before discharge or infiltration.The quality of
22 stormwater discharged from stormwater treatment facilities,such as ponds,
23 drainage corridors,wetlands,salt water,etc. should be as close to the water
24 quality present before human encroachments as possible.
25 Policy 7.2: Ensure that public and private development projects are reviewed
26 and conditioned in a manner consistent with the City's Stormwater Master Plan
27 and the Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget Sound Region.
28
29 7.2.1 Adopt and implement the Stormwater Management Manual for the
30 Puget Sound Region as a guide for reviewing developments and requiring the
31 use of best management practices for land clearing,runoff affecting water C—7.2.1 City has
32 quality,erosion and sedimentation. adopted S W M M
33 Policy 7.3: Pursue strategies intended to reduce stormwater runoff to levels
34 not likely to cause flooding, significant erosion to natural drainage ways,or
35 significant degradation of water quality.
36 7.3.1 Integrate impervious surface reductions into development regulations.
37 7.3.2 Encourage alternative modes of transportation that reduce the need for
38 streets and parking.
39 7.3.3 Develop standards for narrower residential streets,with reduced,but
40 adequate,parking opportunities.
41 7.3.4 Encourage the use of pavers and other pervious surfaces for low use
42 areas such as overflow parking and emergency access roads.
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1 7.3.5 Encourage cooperative parking such as joint(i.e.,combined),shared
2 and coordinated parking.
3 7.3.6 Encourage underground or under-the-building parking in higher density
4 areas.
5 7.3.7 Develop flexible parking regulations related that limit the amount of
6 impervious surface,while still providing for parking needs.
7 7.3.8 Encourage cluster development that minimizes impervious surfaces.
8 Policy 7.4: Encourage the use of a natural drainage systems approach to
9 control stormwater from new developments.Where feasible,new developments
10 should capitalize on natural drainage features to hold and treat stormwater and
11 pollutants before they are carried down slope or before they enter wetlands or
12 other bodies of water.
13 Policy 7.5: Apply existing regulations,including Chapter 70 of the Uniform
14 Building Code(i.e.,clearing and grading provisions)and the Environmentally
15 Sensitive Areas Ordinance(Chapter 19.05 PTMC)to maintain and enhance the
16 quality of Port Townsend's water resources. Strictly enforce regulations
17 regarding clearing,grading,dumping,discharging,and draining;flood and
18 erosion control;and environmentally sensitive areas,including wetlands.
19 Policy 7.6: Encourage property owners to use native and/or drought tolerant
20 plants to decrease water usage as well as provide habitats for wildlife.Preserve
21 existing native vegetation to the greatest extent feasible to protect water quality
22 and prevent erosion and sedimentation.
23 Policy 7.7: Continue to work with specific neighborhoods to review drainage
24 problems and update stormwater ordinances and program capital improvements
25 to provide adequate drainage for the land uses planned in this element.
26 Policy 7.8: Coordinate with Washington State University Cooperative
27 Extension Service to discourage the use of herbicides and pesticides.
28 Policy 7.9: Require development to be of a type and density that does not
29 significantly degrade or deplete groundwater which is,or may in the future,be
30 used as a public water supply source.
31 7.9.1 Continue to regulate to protect critical aquifer recharge areas through
32 the Environmentally Sensitive AJCBS Ordinance(Chapter 19.05 PTMC).
33 Policy 7.10: Structure Port Townsend's water planning and management
34 procedures and programs to minimize the consumption of water and to improve
35 the conservation habits of residents.
36 Air Quality Management&Greenhouse Gas Reduction
37 Goal 8:To preserve the quality of Port Townsend's air as one of its unique
38 physical resources and achieve a community-wide standard of cutting
39 greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80 percent lower than 1990 levels by 2050.
40 Policy 8.1: Cooperate with local, State and Federal air pollution control
41 agencies which set energy policy and emissions standards and regulate activities
42 that emit air pollutants/greenhouse gas emissions.
43 8.1.1: Endorse State and Federal actions that are required to make local
44 actions both effective and affordable.
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1 Policy 8.2: Support efforts to monitor or enforce reduced Nvood stove
2 emissions to prevent air pollution.
3 Policy 8.3: Examine the feasibility of adopting and enforcing a local air
4 pollution monitoring and control ordinance.
5 8.3.1: Local regulation should adopt or incorporate by reference local or
6 regional air quality standards.
7 8.3.2: Examine the feasibility of requiring all new wood and pellet stoves to
8 meet the emissions standards for gas and oil stoves.
9 8.3.3: If adopted,ensure that local air pollution control ordinances clearly
10 delineate review and enforcement authority and responsibility.
11 8.3.4: Establish standards for yard burning which meet or exceed State and
12 Federal standards.
13 Policy 8.4: Minimize air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by
14 implementing a broad range of voluntary measures as recommended by the
15 Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend Climate Action Plan,jointly adopted
16 by the County and City on November 14,2011,on including energy
17 conservation and promoting the use of alternative modes of transportation.
18 Policy 8.5: Pursue citizen education efforts designed to increase awareness
19 of climate change and its associated challenges and encourage citizens to
20 conserve energy and reduce air pollution emissions,especially automobile and
21 wood smoke emissions.
22 8.5.1: Encourage the use of the City compost facility as a practical
23 alternative to yard burning.
24 Policy 8.6: Regularly assess progress and program needs,identifying
25 opportunities and obstacles for meeting adopted greenhouse gas emission
26 targets.
27 8.6.1: Conduct periodic greenhouse gas emissions inventories using all
28 available and emerging tools(e.g.,ICLEI's CAPPA software).Consider other
29 indicators of success such as miles of bike lanes,transit ridership,increased fuel
30 efficiency,and number of households actively participating in composting and
31 recycling programs.
32 8.6.2: Apply an adaptive management approach which accounts for results of
33 monitoring,changing conditions,new information and technological
34 advancements.
35 Policy 8.7: Assess the risks(e.g.,increased incidence of drought,flooding,
36 and sea level rise)and potential impacts on both City government operations and
37 on the larger community due to climate change.The assessment of risk and
38 potential responses—both in terms of mitigation and adaptation—should
39 evaluate the full range of issues,paying particular attention to those arising from
40 the city's location on Puget Sound.
41 8.7.1: Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for city
42 government facilities and operations.
43 8.7.2: Develop a climate change risk assessment and impact analysis for the
44 community which considers the potential long-term impacts to economic,land
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1 use,and other community patterns as well as the risks associated with periodic
2 weather or climate events.
3 Policy 8.8: Explore amendments to the development regulations that more
4 closely align with Climate Action Plan strategies using the following
5 hierarchical approach:
6 Conservation/Efficiency measures
7 Voluntary/Incentive based interventions
8 Regulatory controls. [Ord.No. 3075, §3.2,(June 18,2012)].
9 Residential Lands
10 Goal 9:To accommodate the population growth objectives for the City of Port
11 Townsend and to further the objectives of the Housing Element of this Plan.
12 Policy 9.1: Assure a wide range of housing opportunities throughout the
13 entire community,while preserving and creating distinct residential
14 neighborhoods.
15 Policy 9.2: Locate medium and high density housing in areas of the
16 community most suitable for such uses,based on consideration of
17 environmentally sensitive areas,the availability of existing services,public
18 utilities and facilities,and transportation facilities.
19 Policy 9.3: Allow manufactured homes(which meet the HUD Code)on
20 single-family lots in all residential zones,provided that they comply with the
21 requirements of the Washington State Energy Code for single-family homes,or
22 its equivalent,and further provided that the manufactured homes meet
23 applicable age and design standards established in the zoning code. The intent of
24 this policy is to recognize manufactured housing as a legitimate housing choice
25 for Port Townsend residents.
26 Policy 9.4: Require that medium and high density housing developments be
27 served with streets of sufficient capacity to lessen neighborhood traffic
28 congestion.
29 Policy 9.5: Ensure that implementing regulations allow experimentation in
30 newer forms of residential development where clustering,density bonuses and
31 other incentives help to achieve affordable housing and open space goals.
32 Policy 9.6: a. Develop performance standards to ensure that home
33 occupations maintain or enhance the character of existing residential
34 neighborhoods;and
35 b. Consider establishing a conditional use permit(CUP)requirement for
36 other commercial uses not permitted outright under the Home Occupation Code
37 that might be made compatible with the primary use and character of residential
38 neighborhoods through the CUP review and approval process. [Ord.No.2670,
39 §1.4(December 7, 1998)].
40 Policy 9.7: Encourage accessory dwelling units(ADUs)and other innovative
41 techniques for providing affordable housing.
42 Policy 9.8: As funding becomes available,develop neighborhood parks in
43 higher density locations where the need is greatest.
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1 Policy 9.9: Encourage higher density residential development in areas where
2 the existing development patterns or terrain are conducive to walking,bicycling,
3 and frequent transit service.
4 Policy 9.10: Encourage well designed infill development through density
5 bonuses and by allowing innovative lot configurations.
6 Policy 9.11: Establish maximum housing densities for residential districts,
7 and minimum densities for the highest density multi-family residential district.
8 Establish a variety of densities for residential areas to accommodate a variety of
9 lifestyles and income levels.
10 Policy 9.12: Disperse multi-family housing and special needs housing
11 throughout the City rather than in isolated developments.Facilitate the
12 development of this housing by designating and zoning smaller multi-family
13 residential districts in many locations.Encourage building design and
14 landscaping that will help this housing blend into or improve the neighborhood.
15 Policy 9.13: Accommodate higher density residential uses in well designed
16 mixed use centers to promote more efficient land use, support transportation
17 facilities,and ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.
18 Policy 9.14: Discourage the conversion of residential areas to nonresidential
19 uses.Prevent the encroachment of commercial uses into residential zones,
20 except for:
21 a. A limited amount of small scale,compatible commercial uses within
22 neighborhood commercial districts that are located within walking distance of
23 all homes in a neighborhood,which serve and enhance the neighborhoods where
24 they are located,and are spaced at least one-half mile from any existing
25 commercial district;
26 b. A limited amount of small scale commercial uses in mixed use districts,
27 when developed in conjunction with new housing units;and
28 c. Home occupations within residential districts,provided the use is
29 consistent with the primary residential use,and compatible with the surrounding
30 neighborhood.
31 Policy 9.15: Promote increased densities and alternative housing types in all
32 residential neighborhoods through design standards that:reinforce the character
33 of single-family residential districts;and assure multi-family developments
34 integrate with and enhance the neighborhoods in which they are permitted.
35 Policy 9.16: Ensure that each neighborhood is provided with adequate open
36 space,natural buffers,and public recreational facilities. [Ord.No.2898, §4,
37 (July 5,2005)].
38 Commercial Lands
39 Goal 10:To provided adequate commercial land to conveniently serve
40 community needs while maintaining Port Townsend's small town atmosphere.
41 Policy 10.1: Provide appropriately sized and located commercial areas to
42 reduce retail leakage,reduce vehicle trips out of town,enhance the tax base,and
43 improve the livability of the community.
44 Policy 10.2: Encourage appropriately located neighborhood-oriented
45 commercial development of a type and scale intended to serve nearby residents.
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1 Policy 10.3: Encourage new commercial areas to locate along the street edge
2 of arterials with shared access and parking towards the back or side of the lot.
3 Provide convenient pedestrian access to and between businesses to increase the
4 businesses overall sales potential.
5 Policy 10.4: Where possible,allow the Gateway Commercial Corridor to be
6 increased in depth to enable development of integrated commercial projects
7 which depart from commercial strip development.Prohibit the expansion of
8 such areas where it would significantly diminish the livability or viability of an
9 adjoining neighborhood.
10 Policy 10.5: Identify opportunities for infill or redevelopment in commercial
11 areas.Work with the development community to identify and construct
12 streetscape or infrastructure improvements(e.g.,wider sidewalks,landscaping,
13 benches)needed to achieve commercial or mixed use development in
14 appropriate locations.
15 Policy 10.6: Require safe,direct,and convenient pedestrian access to
16 commercial and public building entrances from sidewalks and parking lots.
17 Policy 10.7: Reduce vehicle/pedestrian conflicts and disruptions in traffic
18 flow. Consider adopting access and circulation requirements that restrict or
19 prohibit drive through and drive in facilities in certain locations.
20 10.7.1 Encourage public and private development proposals to enhance the
21 street-side environment to maximize safety and comfort for pedestrians,
22 bicyclists,and transit users.
23 Policy 10.8: Identify an area suitable area for a technical training school or U —10.8, reflect current
24 college campus. conditions regarding
25 10.8.1 Explore the feasibility of trading or purchasing Department of Natural acquisition of DNR site
26 Resources land suitable for a training school/college campus(i.e.,the 80 acre
27 DNR School Trust Land parcel lying immediately adjacent and to the west of
28 the City limits).
29 10.8.2 Ensure that decisions regarding capital improvements(e.g.,motorized
30 and nonmotorized transportation improvements)factor consideration of the
31 potential campus site.
32 Policy 10.9: Transform the Howard Street/Discovery Road Corridor into a Council may consider
33 vital,attractive local shopping and commercial services district.Prepare a revising (see handout
34 corridor master plan for intensive commercial development of the area.The "Themes"—Howard
35 master plan should address: Street Corridor)
36 a. The size and location of proposed land uses;
37 b. Targeted commercial uses and employment numbers;
38 c. Proposed street improvements,including right-of-way acquisition and
39 nonmotorized facilities;
40 d. The location of open space and buffers;
41 e. Identification of public improvements and costs needed to facilitate the
42 planned development;and
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1 £ Design guidelines which clearly describe the development characteristics
2 desired. [Ord.No.2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003).Formerly Policy 8.10].
3 Policy 10.10: As depicted on the Land Use Map,require a 50 to 100 foot
4 open space buffer along Sims Way(i.e., S.R. 20)from the City limits to Howard
5 Street,and Discovery Road from the City limits to 7th Street,to preserve the
6 forest corridor,and to provide a visual buffer between the roadway and new
7 residential,commercial,and manufacturing development. [Ord.No.2670, § 1.5
8 (December 7, 1998)].
9 10.10.1 Limit access through the forest corridor buffer to platted street
10 rights-of-way.
11 10.10.2 Ensure that utilities to serve new development along the forest
12 corridor are placed underground.
13 10.10.3 Preserve existing trees and vegetation along the forest corridor to the
14 maximum extent possible.
15 10.10.4 Require the planting of native species when necessary to enhance the
16 buffer,and the replanting of native species to replace trees and vegetation
17 removed during development.
18 10.10.5 Coordinate with Jefferson County to extend the open space buffer
19 from the City limits south along S.R. 20 to Old Fort Townsend Road. [Ord.No.
20 2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003).Formerly Policy 8.11].
21 Manufacturing Lands
22 Goal 11:To provide opportunities for manufacturing development and
23 diversification of the local economy in a manner which efficiently uses
24 community attributes and natural resources,and has minimal impacts on the
25 environment.
26 Policy 11.1: Work with the Economic Development Council,Jefferson
27 County,and the Port of Port Townsend to determine the area's projected
28 manufacturing land use needs and each entity's role in satisfying those needs.
29 Cooperate with these entities to develop a coordinated strategy for
30 manufacturing development in the area.
31 Policy 11.2: New land needed to accommodate light manufacturing uses
32 should have the following characteristics:
33 a. A location near an arterial with good highway access and transit service;
34 b. Adequate existing or planned utility capacity to serve proposed light
35 manufacturing uses;
36 c. Few environmental constraints,such as critical aquifer recharge areas,
37 wetlands,steep slopes,etc.;
38 d. Sufficient size to accommodate the proposed manufacturing uses and any
39 needed buffers;and
40 e. Compatible surrounding land uses.
41 Policy 11.3: Preserve existing manufacturing areas for light manufacturing
42 uses.
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1 11.3.1 Limit nonmanufacturing uses in manufacturing districts to those uses
2 that complement or support manufacturing development,except for those
3 support services which meet the needs of the area's work force. Support services
4 could include associated offices,restaurants,day care facilities,recreational
5 facilities,and other similar uses.
6 11.3.2 Allow wholesale uses but limit retail sales uses.
7 Policy 11.4: Review,and if necessary,revise development regulations to
8 ensure that manufacturing development will be designed,built,landscaped,and
9 operated in a manner which maintains the value and desirability of surrounding
10 lands.
11 Policy 11.5: Require that manufacturing uses provide pre-treatment of
12 effluent discharges to the wastewater system in compliance with discharge
13 standards.Consider the use of differential wastewater utility charges,based
14 upon the impact of the land use.
15 Policy 11.6: Encourage master plans for new manufacturing areas.Master
16 plans should specify the types of uses targeted,overall building and site design,
17 operations and management,and necessary improvements including:open
18 space; stormwater facilities;landscaping;and traffic circulation and control.
19 Policy 11.7: If additional land is needed to accommodate manufacturing uses
20 or provide capacity for projected manufacturing growth in Port Townsend the
21 City should seek to rezone land within the existing city limits before identifying
22 areas outside the city limits for expansion of the city's UGA and potential
23 annexation.
24 Policy 11.8: Coordinate with Jefferson County to extend the open space
25 buffer from the City limits south along S.R.20 to Old Fort Townsend Road.
26 Port Related Uses
27 Policy 11.9: Work closely with the Port of Port Townsend to provide for the
28 development of the Boat Haven and Point Hudson properties in a way that
29 ensures the viability of long-term marine uses,the vitality of the area for
30 port-related uses,and compatibility with surrounding areas.
31 Policy 11.10: Where regulated by the Port Townsend Shorelines Master
32 Program,new water-oriented port-related manufacturing and commercial uses
33 should take priority over non-water oriented uses.Allow limited non-water
34 oriented uses,when incorporated into development which also contains
35 water-dependent or water-related uses,at specified areas of the Boat Haven and
36 Point Hudson,or to facilitate reuse of the Port office building,as further defined
37 in the Shoreline Master Program.Allow a limited range of non-water oriented
38 uses at Point Hudson as a means of promoting"adaptive reuse"of the original
39 Point Hudson Station buildings. [Ord.No. 2945, § 1.4,(April 16,2007);Ord.
40 No. 2670, § 1.6,(December 7, 1998)].
41 Policy 11.11: [Deleted by Ord.No. 2945, § 1.4,(April 16,2007)].
42 Mixed Use Centers Council may revisit
43 Goal 12:To encourage the creation of mixed use centers that combine mixed-use centers (see
44 commercial and residential land uses,providing an opportunity to develop areas handout"Themes")
45 in Port Townsend which are transit oriented and pedestrian friendly,and
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1 offering opportunities for affordable housing,convenience shopping and quality
2 design.
3 Policy 12.1: Establish a neighborhood-serving mixed use designation which
4 provides for a compatible mix of small scale commercial uses and medium
5 density multi-family housing in multi-story buildings.
6 12.1.1 Locate neighborhood-serving mixed use centers around the
7 intersection of arterials,or the intersection of an arterial and a collector,to give
8 them visibility,a central location,and enable them to serve as the neighborhood
9 focal point.
10 12.1.2 Separate neighborhood-serving mixed use centers by at least one-half
11 mile(street distance)or as necessary to provide them with economic viability.
12 12.1.3 Limit commercial uses in neighborhood-serving mixed use centers to
13 businesses that primarily cater to neighborhood residents, such as small grocery
14 stores and personal and professional services.
15 12.1.4 Encourage nonmotorized access in neighborhood-serving mixed use
16 centers.
17 12.1.5 Ensure that neighborhood-serving mixed use centers are of sufficient
18 size to promote an appropriate mix of residential and commercial uses.
19 12.1.6 Accommodate moderate density multi-family development within
20 neighborhood-serving mixed use centers.
21 Policy 12.2: Establish a community-serving mixed use center designation to
22 be applied to areas which are in proximity to the City's existing east/west
23 commercial and transportation corridor(e.g.,both sides of Discovery Road from
24 7th Street to 12th Street;and the east side of Kearney Street from Garfield to
25 Franklin Street). [Ord.No. 2670, § 1.7(December 7, 1998)].
26 12.2.1 Accommodate a wide range of general commercial uses which serve a B- 12.2.1, "local or
27 local or City-wide market in structures within community-serving mixed use City-wide market" may
28 centers. be a barrier
29 12.2.2 Discourage auto-oriented commercial drive through uses in
30 community-serving mixed use centers.
31 12.2.3 Accommodate high density multi-family development in
32 community-serving mixed use centers.
33 Policy 12.3: Establish a mixed use PUD overlay designation to allow
34 discrete areas to be treated differently and more flexibly than allowed under
35 ordinary zoning standards.
36 12.3.1 Apply the mixed use PUD overlay designations to parcels within
37 designated neighborhood and community-serving mixed use centers. (Note:
38 PUDs which are primarily residential,but which allow for limited on site
39 commercial development(e.g., "Rosewind")should be addressed as residential,
40 rather than"mixed use"PUDs which allow greater intensity and diversity in
41 terms of use).
42 12.3.2 Standards for PUDs should allow variety in terms of size and
43 composition of the mixed use centers,depending upon location,access,the
44 character of surrounding neighborhoods,local desires,and market opportunities.
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1 12.3.3 Allow residential densities to be determined on a case-by-case basis,
2 factoring considerations which include:proximity to arterials;availability of
3 transit service;and proximity to planned amenities(e.g.,park and recreation
4 facilities).
5 Policy 12.4: Ensure that zoning standards encourage the development and
6 construction of mixed use centers.
7 Policy 12.5: Ensure that residential and commercial uses are located close to
8 each other within the mixed use centers.
9 12.5.1 Craft implementing regulations that provide the flexibility to mix uses
10 in either a vertical or horizontal arrangement.
11 12.5.2 Permit temporary residential use of the ground floor,provided that it
12 is constructed with a ceiling height that can accommodate commercial uses once
13 the mixed use center matures.
B—Policy 12.6 is a
14 Policy 12.6: Require that buildings in mixed use centers be at least two B u l t i-story building a
15 stories in height,unless approved otherwise through the PUD process.
barrier?
16 Policy 12.7: Establish maximum lot coverage limits above the first floors of
17 buildings to prevent the development of bulky buildings which overwhelm their
18 surroundings.
19 Policy 12.8: Establish commercial street frontage minimums and minimum
20 floor area standards for mixed use centers.Craft implementing regulations that
21 allow applicants to comply with either commercial street frontage or minimum
22 floor area standards,whichever best suits the proposed development.
23 Policy 12.9: Promote a variety of retail spaces in terms of size,location and
24 configuration in order to create economically viable opportunities for small
25 tenants.
26 12.9.1 Craft implementing regulations that encourage developers to provide
27 leasable spaces which will be desired by a wide variety of small businesses.
28 12.9.2 Consider requiring commercial spaces to be at least 15,but not more
29 than 75 feet deep(unless a project has a specific large tenant).
30 12.9.3 Devise standards to ensure that commercial spaces can be divided into
31 relatively small increments for multiple tenants(e.g.,the ground floor level of
32 buildings should have bays or modules which allow for tenant spaces-each
33 with its own entrance).
34 Policy 12.10: Establish minimum clear ceiling height standards which allow
35 greater ceiling heights for ground floor commercial spaces than upper residential C—PTM C 17.18.030
36 floor(e.g., 10'for street level spaces and 7-10'for upper residential floors in
37 mixed use buildings).If necessary,increase maximum building height
38 limitations for mixed use centers.
39 Policy 12.11: Develop implementing standards that encourage common wall
40 construction within mixed use centers.
41 Policy 12.12: Establish flexible usable open space standards for mixed use
42 centers.
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1 12.12.1 Consider exempting projects which are located within one-quarter
2 mile of a park.
3 12.12.2 Consider including balconies and roof decks in calculating available
4 open space within mixed use centers.
5 Policy 12.13: Establish design guidelines for mixed use center development U—Policy 12.13, Revise
6 that establish essential principles which benefit prospective tenants as well as to reflect adoption of
7 surrounding neighborhoods. Mixed-use Design
8 12.13.1 Ensure that design guidelines deal specifically with first floor Standards PTMC 17.44
9 development in mixed use structures,in order to accomplish the objectives of
10 design quality and viable commercial exposure.
11 12.13.2 Consider establishing guidelines for awnings and canopies to help
12 protect pedestrians from the weather.
13 12.13.3 Consider establishing guidelines for large windows and kick plates.
14 12.13.4 Consider establishing guidelines to enhance ground level expression.
15 12.13.5 Consider establishing guidelines which encourage the provision of
16 pedestrian friendly signage within mixed use centers.
17 12.13.6 Consider establishing guidelines which allow small scale businesses
18 to extend part way into the sidewalk(e.g.,with elements like chairs and small
19 tables,umbrellas,flower pots,etc.).
20 Essential Public Facilities
21 Goal 13:To ensure that essential public facilities will be allowed in locations
22 appropriate for the services provided and the people served,while assuring
23 compatibility with the surrounding development and the natural features of the
24 surrounding land,water and vegetation.
25 Policy 13.1: Conform with County-Wide Planning Policy#4(i.e., "Policy on
26 the Siting of Essential Public Facilities of a County or State-Wide
27 Significance").
28 Policy 13.2: Locate essential public facilities adjacent to or in proximity to
29 appropriate essential infrastructure(e.g.,arterials).
30 Policy 13.3: Require public or private developers of essential public facilities
31 to complete appropriate infrastructure improvements necessary to support the
32 development such as:construction of streets; signage;walkways; street lights;
33 bus shelters,benches;parking;and utility lines.
34 Policy 13.4: Design,locate and buffer essential public facilities in a manner
35 which protects the character of the surrounding neighborhood(i.e.,through
36 fencing,landscaping,etc.).
37 Policy 13.5: Require an analysis establishing the need for such facilities,
38 including an inventory of the current capacity and location of equivalent
39 facilities.
40 Policy 13.6: Evaluate the public costs and benefits of all essential public
41 facilities,including forecasted operation and maintenance expenses.
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1 Public Facilities&Utilities
2 Goal 14:To ensure that adequate public services,facilities and publicly owned
3 utilities are available to existing and proposed development.
4 Policy 14.1: Ensure that development is in conformance with the water and
5 wastewater comprehensive master plans.
6 Policy 14.2: Identify and designate urban capital facility and utility growth U- Policy 14.2 to reflect
7 tiers that are consistent with and supportive of the development patterns adopted three tier
8 established by this element.Prioritize the provision of capital facilities, services strategy
9 and utilities within the urban growth tiers.
10 Policy 14.3: Ensure that all existing and new development within the Port
11 Townsend Urban Growth Area(UGA)is supplied with adequate wastewater
12 collection and treatment facilities.
13 Policy 14.4: Consider allowing the use of alternative,technologically
14 sophisticated individual waste treatment systems.
15 Policy 14.5: Discourage the establishment of individual private wells,except
16 for agricultural irrigation purposes.Provide potable drinking water only through
17 the City's water utility.
18 Policy 14.6: Locate public facilities which are intended to serve the entire
19 community in areas conveniently accessible to City residents(e.g.,community
20 parks,schools,government offices).
21 14.6.1 To the extent feasible,locate City agencies and departments in the
22 downtown area.
23 14.6.2 Locate critical facilities including emergency services(i.e.,police and
24 fire)away from seismic hazard areas as identified under the Port Townsend
25 Environmentally Sensitive Areas Ordinance(i.e.,Chapter 19.05 PTMC).
26 Policy 14.7: Design,locate and buffer all public facilities in a manner which
27 protects or enhances the character of the surrounding neighborhood(i.e.,
28 through fencing,landscaping,etc.).
29 Citizen Participation&Coordination
30 Goal 15:To establish and maintain City decision processes that include the
31 informed,active participation of all those affected.
32 Policy 15.1: Encourage and support the creation of neighborhood
33 organizations and other groups throughout the City,in order to help citizens
34 effectively participate in City decision processes.
35 Policy 15.2: Provide information to organizations and the general public to
36 enable effective participation, such as information about the structure of City
37 government and decision processes.
38 Policy 15.3: When appropriate,use City publications,bulk mail,direct mail,
39 the broadcast and print media,and other opportunities to inform affected parties
40 about:
41 a. Current or proposed City programs or decisions that may affect them; and
42 b. Opportunities to participate in City decision processes.
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1 Policy 15.4: Amend the Comprehensive Plan annually to incorporate the
2 updated Capital Facilities&Utilities Element. U —Policy 15.4, 15.4.1, to
refer to the annual
3 15.4.1 Process all proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan update of the Capital
4 (including rezone applications)concurrent with the annual update of the Capital Improvement Plan (C I P)
5 Facilities&Utilities Element.
6 15.4.2 Encourage,where appropriate,that proposed amendments to the Plan
7 which affect the unincorporated lands adjacent to the City's Urban Growth Area
8 (UGA)are subject to separate public hearings before the Jefferson County and
9 Port Townsend planning commissions.
10 15.4.3 Conform with the applicable provisions of the County-Wide Planning
11 Policy during interlocal planning. [Ord.No.2825, §3.3,(January 6,2003)].
12 Policy 15.5: Ensure that the interlocal planning efforts of Port Townsend,
13 Jefferson County,and other jurisdictions are coordinated to manage issues and
14 areas of mutual interest.
15 Permit Processing U —Permit Processing
16 Goal 16:To ensure responsive and efficient permit processing. section to reflect permit
established in
17 Policy 16.1: Balance the need to process permits in a timely fashion,while at PTMC 20 process est st and City's
18 the same time ensuring that regulations intended to protect and enhance the
19 natural environment are regularly revised and systematically enforced. permit data
management system
20 Policy 16.2: Assure that regulations that implement this Plan include
21 provisions which ensure that development applications are processed in a
22 timely,fair,and predictable manner.
23 Policy 16.3: Establish a master use permit or centralized permit process
24 which allows an applicant to apply for all needed approvals at once and for the
25 simultaneous processing of all aspects of project approval.
26 Policy 16.4: Adopt permit processing deadlines so that applicants will be
27 able to plan with greater certainty.
28 Policy 16.5: Design a permit processing system that coordinates the efforts
29 of overlapping jurisdictions(i.e.,federal,state,local)in order to avoid
30 duplicative reviews and unnecessary time delays.
31 Policy 16.6: Develop a permit data management system that is coordinated
32 with other City departments and Jefferson County(i.e.,Jefferson County
33 Assessor's Office).
34 Policy 16.7: Develop implementing regulations which respect the legal
35 rights of private property owners,and which provide just compensation or
36 permit requirement waivers m instances where the application of the regulation
37 would result in a legally defined"taking"of private property.
38 Policy 16.8: Consider providing a"fast track"permit review process
39 whereby an applicant may choose to pay a higher rate for priority processing
40 through outside contractual consulting services.
41 Historic&Cultural Resources
42 Goal 17:To preserve historic and cultural resources to retain our connection to
43 the past,enhance community values,and leave a historical legacy for future
44 generations.
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1 Policy 17.1: Use the expertise of the Historic Preservation Committee(HPC)
2 in matters that relate to the preservation of Port Townsend's heritage and
3 strategies to retain a sense of the past as the City grows and changes.Continue
4 to use the HPC for all mandatory design reviews of developments within the
5 National Register Historic District,as specified in Chapter 17.30 Historic
6 Overlay District-Design Review PTMC. [Ord.No.2945, § 1.12,(April 16,
7 2007)].
8 Policy 17.2: Encourage the retention of significant historic and cultural
9 resources which foster community identity and pride.
10 17.2.1 Promote the revitalization of older housing stock,preservation of
11 neighborhood patterns,and the marking of important sites.
12 17.2.2 Develop incentives that promote the adaptive reuse and preservation
13 of historic buildings(e.g.,use of the upper floors of downtown historic
14 buildings).Ensure that incentives provide reductions in regulatory requirements
15 such as parking,in exchange for desired public benefits.
16 17.2.3 Work with downtown property owners to seek grant funding to
17 rehabilitate and seismically retrofit historically significant structures.
18 17.2.4 Promote commercial historic district revitalization strategies that
19 recognize and capitalize on the historic traditions of Port Townsend.
20 17.2.5 Apply both the Historic Building Code and the Special Valuation for
21 Historic Properties program to historic structures within the National Register
22 Historic District.
23 Policy 17.3: Coordinate with the Port Townsend Historic Preservation U —Policy 17.3 to reflect
24 Committee and the Jefferson County Historical Society to seek funding to revise inventory work and
25 and update the City's historic survey and enhance interpretive opportunities. database updates.
26 17.3.1 Continue to research,identify and inventory Port Townsend's historic
27 structures and sites.
28 17.3.2 Integrate an inventory of Port Townsend's historic sites and structures
29 into the City's permit database for ease of recognition in permitting.
30 Policy 17.4: Establish historic preservation guidelines in the zoning U —PTMC 17.30 Historic
31 ordinance to govern the demolition of historic structures and walls more than 50
32 years old.Ensure that the guidelines include a map and inventory which Preservation Code
33 identifies all significant historic structures in Port Townsend.
34 Policy 17.5: Establish historic preservation guidelines in the zoning U—PTMC 17.30 Historic
35 ordinance to govern the conservation and preservation of historic murals. Preservation Code
36 17.5.1 Ensure that the guidelines include a photographic inventory which
37 identifies all significant historic murals in Port Townsend.
38 17.5.2 Consider establishing guidelines that prohibit the repainting,removal
39 or alteration of historic murals,except for instances where the structural
40 integrity of the building is at stake or where new development would obscure an
41 historic mural.
42 Policy 17.6: Develop and implement an historic preservation element in a
43 future amendment to this Comprehensive Plan.
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IV.LAND USE ELEMENT
1 Port Townsend Urban Growth Area(UGA)
2 Note:In conformance with the GMA(RCW 36.70A.130(3))and the
3 County-Wide Planning Policy for Jefferson County,the County and City will
4 review,at least once every ten(10)years,its designated UGA. In conjunction
5 with Jefferson County's review of its UGAs(i.e.,both incorporated and
6 unincorporated),the City will review the densities permitted within the Port
7 Townsend UGA,the densities permitted within its boundaries,and the extent to
8 which the urban growth occurring within the County has located within the City
9 and its UGA. If necessary,the plans of the County and City will be revised to
10 accommodate the urban growth projected to occur for the succeeding
11 twenty-year period.The recently revised and updated Joint Population Forecast U —to reflect projected
12 and Allocation predicts that the city's population will reach 13,329 by the year
13 2024,547 less than was projected under the original 1996 Port Townsend population/allocation
14 Comprehensive Plan for the year 2016(i.e., 13,876).Accordingly,no expansion and the 2036 planning
15 of the City's UGA is needed to accommodate the urban growth allocated to Port period
16 Townsend through the year 2024.At the time of this writing the city limits of
17 Port Townsend constitute the city's UGA boundary,and the city does not
18 support extending the UGA to encompass unincorporated lands adjacent to Port
19 Townsend nor does it support a stand alone Glen Cove UGA.
20 Goal 18:To promote the logical and efficient build-out and redevelopment of
21 lands within the city, served with adequate urban public facilities and services.
22 In planning growth over a 20-year period,the city should focus on developing
23 lands within the existing city limits before seeking to expand the city's UGA into
24 adjacent unincorporated areas.
25 Policy 18.1: Support light industrial and accessory commercial zoning in the
26 Glen Cove LAMIRD.
27 18.1.1 Participate and support county sub-area planning efforts in the Glen
28 Cove LAMIRD.
29 18.1.2 Encourage the establishment of zoning designations within the Glen
30 Cove LAMIRD to support diversified manufacturing(e.g.,small scale "clean"
31 industry)and accessory commercial uses.
32 Policy 18.2: Support the County in limiting new residential and incompatible
33 commercial uses within the unincorporated portion of the Glen Cove LAMIRD.
34 Policy 18.3: The City has acquired the PUD's public water system serving
35 the Glen Cove area.The City should manage the Glen Cove water system to
36 promote industrial and accessory commercial uses in the Glen Cove LAMIRD
37 and the City should discourage inappropriate urban-type development in
38 designated rural areas.
39 Policy 18.4: Work with Jefferson County and the Jefferson Land Trust to
40 designate open space and trail connections through the unincorporated portions
41 of Jefferson County(i.e.,consistent with Chapter 36.70A.160 RCW).
42 18.4.1 Coordinate with Jefferson County to extend a 50 to 100 foot open (Check status)
43 space buffer along S.R.20 from the City limits to Old Fort Townsend Road.
44 [Ord.No. 2879, § 1.6,(February 7,2005);Ord.No.2825, §3.3,(January 6,
45 2003)].
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IV.LAND USE ELEMENT
1 Shoreline Management Goals&Policies
2 Goal 19:To encourage uses,densities and development patterns that are
3 consistent with the Shoreline Management Act and the Port Townsend Shoreline
4 Master Program(SMP).
5 Policy 19.1: Reserve appropriate shoreline areas for water-oriented uses.
6 Allow non-water oriented uses in limited circumstances.
7 Policy 19.2: Manage City shorelines of statewide significance according to
8 the order of preferences for use established in the Shoreline Management Act
9 (i.e.,RCW 90.58.020)-uses that:
10 a. Recognize and protect the state-wide over local interests;
11 b. Preserve the natural character of the shoreline;
12 c. Result in long-term over short-term benefit;
13 d. Protect the resources and ecology of the shoreline;
14 e. Increase public access to publicly owned areas of the shorelines;
15 f. Increase recreational opportunities for the public in the shoreline;
16 g. Provide for any other element as defined in RCW 90.58.100 deemed
17 appropriate or necessary.
18 Policy 19.3: Protect and enhance shoreline visual and physical access
19 consistent with the Shoreline Management Act and Public Trust Doctrine
20 principles.
21 Policy 19.4: Protect the quality and quantity of surface and ground water in
22 shoreline areas and adjacent lands by minimizing land clearing,soil disturbance
23 and nonpoint runoff affecting water quality,erosion and sedimentation,through
24 the use and implementation of the DOE Stormwater Management Manual for
25 Western Washington.
26 Policy 19.5: [Deleted by Ord.No. 2945, § 1.1,(April 16,2007)].
27 Policy 19.6: Recognize that the goals and policies of the City's SMP are
28 considered part of this Comprehensive Plan,and that the shoreline use and
29 development regulations of the SMP are considered part of the City's
30 development regulations. [Ord.No. 2945, § 1.1,(April 16,2007);Ord.2825, §
31 3.1,(January 6,2003)].
32 IMPLEMENTATION STEPS
33 Successful implementation of the concepts,goals,and policies of the Land Use
34 Plan will require changes in the City's regulations,procedures,programs,and U —to reflect steps that
35 capital investments.The following steps should be undertaken to implement the have been implemented
36 Land Use Element:
37 1. Revise the existing zoning districts and the zoning map(i.e. Title 17
38 PTMC).Change zoning designations and district definitions to be consistent
39 with the land use map and land use policies of this element.
40 2. Revise the standards contained in the Zoning and Subdivision Codes.
41 Develop and modify existing zoning and land use regulations to promote the
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1 creation of mixed use centers,allow clustering and the use of innovative
2 standards for affordable housing,and to promote infill.
3 3. Develop design guidelines.Criteria and standards must be developed to
4 address the compatibility of new commercial,manufacturing and multi-family
5 development,to protect neighborhood character,and to create more pedestrian
6 friendly development.
7 4. Establish urban growth tiers.Growth tiers or urban service areas which
8 arc consistent with the County-wide Planning Policy for Jefferson County
9 should be designated.These tiers would help to direct the timing and location of
10 new development and public facilities and services within Port Townsend's Final
11 Urban Growth Area.
12 5. Invest in public improvements.The public improvements suggested by
13 this land use plan(e.g.,an interconnected system of open spaces and trails;street
14 development and repair;and an expanded wastewater treatment facility)will
15 facilitate and complement private development.
16 6. Review and modify existing Subarea Plans.Existing plans,such as the
17 Gateway Development Plan,should be reviewed and revised to ensure
18 consistency with this Comprehensive Plan. [Ord.No. 2945, § 1.13,(April 16,
19 2007)].
20 7. Reform the land use permitting process.The City's land use permitting
21 process must be reviewed and modified to ensure consistency with the GNIA
22 and state regulatory reform efforts,and to allow development permits to be
23 processed in a timely,fair,and predictable manner.
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GAPS. Given changed circumstances and emerging trends are
there new issues that the Update should address? If so, would the
change result in
R New or changed regulatory provisions
within the City's Code?
I. Specific capital facilities investments?
L -A defined leadership role for the City
that is aligned with available resources?
0 Other tangible outcomes-please explain
No. Issue Outcome (R/I/L/Other)
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