HomeMy WebLinkAbout2782 Various Amendment to Comprehensive PlanOrdinance No. 2782
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER X, GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND CHAPTER
VH, CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (THE PLAN); ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT
AND MAPS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND URBAN WATERFRONT PLAN (UWP);
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND TABLES OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); IN ORDER TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH, AND IMPLEMENT THE GOALS AND POLICIES CONTAINED
WITHIN THE PLAN AND UWP; ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE
MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.12.030 PTMC IN
ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IMPLEMENT THE LAND USE MAP
CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN DIRECTING THE BUILDING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE REVISED COPIES OF THE PLAN
AND UWP INCORPORATING THE AMENDMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS
ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CODIFY THE AMENDMENTS TO
TITLE 17 PTMC SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; ALL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF CHAPTER 20.04 PTMC AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1990, AS
AMENDED (CHAPTER 36.70A RCW).
SECTION 1
FINDINGS
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend finds as follows:
After extensive public review and a recommendation from the Port Townsend Planning
Commission (the Planning Commission), the City's current Comprehensive Plan (the
Plan) was adopted by the City Council (the Council) on July 15, 1996 (Ordinance No.
2539), to comply with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) of 1990
(Chapter 36.70A RCW), and to facilitate the orderly and coordinated growth and
development of the City. All findings, recitals and other provisions of Ordinance No.
2539 are incorporated herein by this reference.
After public review and a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City
adopted its current Zoning Code (Title 17 PTMC) on April 7, ! 997 (Ordinance No.
2571), to comply with the GMA and to implement the Plan. All findings, recitals and
other provisions of Ordinance No. 2571 are incorporated herein by this reference.
After public review and a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City's
current Comprehensive Plan/Development Regulations Amendment Process Code
(Chapter 20.04 PTMC) was adopted by the Council on Decemberl 6, 1996 (Ordinance
No. 2559). Adoption of this chapter implemented the GMA requirement to establish
procedures for plan and development regulation amendments ($ 36.70A. 130 and
36.70A.470 RCW). All findings, recitals and other provisions of Ordinance No. 2559 are
incorporated herein by this reference.
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Chapter 20.04 PTMC establishes a process for consideration, no more frequently than
once per year, of potential amendments to the Plan, including the Official Land Use Map,
and the Zoning Code, including the Official Zoning Map. The process codified in
Chapter 20.04 PTMC solicits public involvement in identifying suggested plan and
development regulation amendments, and provide ample opportunities for meaningful
public comment on the proposed amendments. Early, continuous and meaningful public
participation is achieved through broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives,
opportunity for written comments, public meetings after effective notice, provisions for
open discussion, information services, and consideration and response to public
comments, consistent with the requirements of the GMA (g 36.70A.035, 36.70A. 130,
and 36.70A. 140 RCW).
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Pursuant to the procedures outlined in Chapter 20.04 PTMC, the Comprehensive Plan has
been subject to four annual amendment cycles. Council adopted the first sequence of
amendments to the Plan's Land Use Map and consistent amendments to the Official
Zoning Map on September 15, 1997 (Ordinance No. 2606). The second and third
sequence of amendments to the Plan, including significant legislative amendments to the
narrative text, tables, goals, policies, and Land Use Map of the Plan, and amendments to
the text, tables, and Official Zoning Map of Title 17 PTMC was adopted by Council on
December 7, 1998 (Ordinance No. 2670) and November 15, 1999 (Ordinance No. 2716)
respectively. The fourth sequence of amendments included amendments to the Land Use
and Zoning Maps and was adopted by the Council on November 6, 2000 (Ordinance No.
2749).
This ordinance (Ordinance No. 2782) represents the fifth annual comprehensive plan
amendment cycle. The 2001 update includes significant legislative amendments to the
tables, goals, policies, and Land Use Map of the Plan, minor revisions to the Urban
Waterfront Plan figures and text; and amendments to the text, tables, and Official Zoning
Map of Title 17 PTMC.
As set forth in the findings below, the opportunities provided for meaningful citizen
participation employed in this review and amendment process is wholly consistent with
the requirements of the GMA (g 36.70A.035, 36.70A. 130, and 36.70A. 140 RCW) and
the procedures set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
During its regularly scheduled meetings in the spring of 2001, Planning Commission held
a public meeting to become familiar with the review and amendment procedures
established in Chapter 20.04 PTMC, and to begin to identify potential amendments to the
Plan and Title 17 PTMC.
On April 12, 2001, the Planning Commission forwarded its recommended findings on the
annual review and assessment of the Comprehensive Plan to the Building & Community
Development Director. The Commission did not identify any issues to be considered in
the 2001 annual update cycle.
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On May 31, 2001, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning Commission
held an open record public hearing to accept public testimony regarding which suggested
Plan and Zoning Code amendments should be placed on the final docket for formal
review and consideration, to deliberate upon the testimony received, and to prepare its
findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the advice of the City Council, all in a
manner consistent with the requirements of 20.04.060 PTMC.
At a regular meeting held on June 4, 2001, and after timely and effective public notice,
the Council held an open record public hearing and deliberated upon the final docket
recommendations of the Planning Commission (as required under 20.04.060(D) PTMC).
Council adopted the final docket consisting of eight suggested amendments and one
formal amendment.
After timely and effective public notice, the Planning Commission held a series of public
workshop meetings on August 9th, September 20th and 27th, 2001 to review and discuss
the proposed amendments to the Plan, Land Use/Zoning Map and Zoning Code.
After timely and effective public notice, the Planning Commission held a series of open
record public hearings on October 17th, 23rd, 25th to accept public testimony on the
proposed amendments to the Plan and to begin its deliberations and formulation of
findings, conclusions and recommendations for the advice of the Council.
After timely and effective public notice, the City Council held a public workshop on
October 25, 2001, to become reacquainted with the proposed amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan.
On October 30, 2001, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held a special meeting to complete the formulation of its findings,
conclusions and recommendations for the advice of the Council. The Planning
Commission's findings, conclusions and recommendation were transmitted to the City
Council in a Memorandum dated October 30, 2001 (Exhibit A).
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On November 5th, and after timely and effective public notice, the Council initiated an
open record public hearing to accept public testimony on the Planning Commission's
recommendations. For Amendments 1, 2, and 4, the Council concluded the open record
public hearing and began deliberation upon the testimony received to formally adopt,
adopt with modifications, or reject the various findings, conclusions and
recommendations of the Planning Commission. Council voted on these three items and
directed staff to prepare and ordinance for adoption. Council closed public testimony for
Amendments 3 and 5.
The hearing was continued to November 8, 2001 for Amendments 6, 7, 8, and 9 and to
November 19, 2001 for deliberation of Amendments 3 and 5.
On November 8, 2001, and after timely and effective notice, the Council concluded the
open record public hearing and began deliberation upon the testimony received to
formally adopt, adopt with modifications, or reject the various findings, conclusions and
recommendations of the Planning Commission for Amendments 6, 7, 8, and 9. Council
voted on these four items and directed staff to prepare and ordinance for adoption.
A separate ordinance shall be prepared for Amendments 3 and 5 upon conclusion of
council's deliberation.
The Council hereby incorporates by this reference the findings, conclusions and
recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission during its meeting of October 30,
2001 (Memorandum dated October 30, 2001) relating to revisions to the Comprehensive
Plan, Urban Waterfront Plan, Port Townsend Municipal Code, Official Land Use and
Zoning Maps to the City of Port Townsend. The Planning Commission's findings,
conclusions and recommendations are adopted, or adopted with modifications as follows:
Amendment #1 Clarify Definitions of Unit/Bedroom and Various Housing Type:
Council adopts Planning Commission's recommendation to amend the definitions in
Chapter X of the Comprehensive Plan and Chapter 17.08 Definitions of the PTMC; and
amending Chapter 17.16, Residential Zoning Districts, of the PTMC, including Table
17.16.020 Residential Zoning Districts - Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses;
and Table 17.16.030 Residential Zoning Districts - Bulk, Dimensional and Density
Requirements and Table 17.72.080 Minimum Parking Space Requirements. These
amendments are intended to clarify and make consistent, definitions contained in the
zoning code and comprehensive plan; address inconsistency between allowed uses and
density limits in the R-I and R-II zoning districts; clarify that "halfway houses" are
prohibited in the residential districts; Add "detached bedrooms/guesthouses" and
"detached office/studios" as permitted uses in the R-I and R-II zoning districts; make
congregate care and nursing homes allowed outright in R-III and R-IV; and revise
parking ratios for one bedroom/studio units in multi-family dwelling units from 1.5 to 1
off-street parking space per dwelling unit. This amendment also prohibits congregate
care facilities in the R-II district until such time as the bulk and scale impacts of these
buildings are addressed. This review may take place during the 2002 5-year
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comprehensive plan amendment cycle. The amendment also clarifies that limited multi-
family development (structures containing more than 4 dwelling units) may be allowed
through the Planned Unit Development process in the R-I and R-II zoning districts.
The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by this reference the findings, conclusions
and recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission (Memorandum dated
October 30, 2001) and finds that they are consistent with the requirements for amending
the Plan set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Amendment #2 - Revise Goals & Policies, which Imply a Specific Utili .ty Providei
Council adopts Planning Commission's recommendation to revise the goals and policies
in the Capital Facilities Element that implies a specific utility provider with a
modification to substitute Planning Commission's suggested language with language
suggested by PSE. Specifically, Council voted to substitute "serving utilities" for "city
selected utility provider" and to revise Policy 31.5, to delete reference to "Puget Power".
The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by this reference the findings, conclusions
and recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission (Memorandum dated
October 30, 2001) and finds that they are consistent with the requirements for amending
the Plan set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Amendment #3 - Add Policy re: Major Industrial Developments - This amendment
shall be addressed in a separate Ordinance following Council deliberations scheduled for
November 19, 2001.
Amendment #4 - Remove FUGA Language from the Comprehensive Plan
Council voted to accept Planning Commission's recommendation to deny adoption of
Amendment #4 and to adopt and incorporate by this reference the findings, conclusions
and recommendations of the Planning Commission (Memorandum dated October 30,
2001). Council finds that the Planning Commission's findings and conclusions are
consistent with the requirements for amending the Plan set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Amendment #5 - Review and Amend FUGA Language in the Comprehensive Pla,,
This amendment shall be addressed in a separate Ordinance following Council
deliberations scheduled for November 19, 2001.
Amendment #6 - Resolve Zoning of US West Facility on Lawrence Street
Council adopts Planning Commission's recommendation to:
· Retain the current C-III zoning of the site, legally described as lots 2, 4, 6, and 8
of Block 132, Port Townsend Original Townsite, and
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Amend the PTMC, Section 17.08.060, Definitions (page 17-32.2), to add a
definition for "telephone exchange"; and
Add telephone exchange to Table 17.20.020, Commercial Zoning Districts -,
Permitted Conditional and Prohibited Uses as a permitted use within the C-II,
C-II (H), C-III zoning districts.
The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by this reference the findings, conclusions
and recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission (Memorandum dated
October 30, 2001) and finds that they are consistent with the requirements for amending
the Plan set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Amendment #7 Resolve Zoning of Abundant Life Seed Foundation on Discovery
Council adopts Planning Commission's findings, conclusions and recommendations
relating to the following amendments to Title 17, Zoning:
· Amend Chapter 17.08, Definitions, modifying the definition of community
supported agriculture and adding a definition for community agricultural centers;
Amend Table 17.16.020 Residential Zoning Districts - Permitted Conditional
and Prohibited Uses to add community agricultural centers as a conditional use in
the R-I and R-II zoning districts.
· Retain the P-I zoning of Tax Parcels 45 and 5
· Amend Table 17.24.020 Public, Park and Open Space Zoning District -
Permitted Conditional, and Prohibited Uses to allow community-supported
agriculture as a permitted use and community agricultural centers as a conditional
use in the P-I zoning district.
Council finds that the Planning Commission's findings and conclusions are consistent
with the requirements for amending the Plan set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Amendment #8 - Rezone Portions of Blocks 278 & 279, Eisenbeis Addition
Based upon testimony received during the November 8, 2001 Council hearing, the
Council voted to reject Planning Commission's recommendation and adopt the
recommendation of Building & Community Development staff to amend the Official
Land Use and Zoning Maps to reflect a rezone of the following properties from R-II to C-
II:
Lots 7 and 8 of Block 278 and the south ½ of vacated 4~' Street
Lot 1 of Block 279 and the south ½ of vacated 4th Street
Lot 8 of Block 279 and the south ½ of vacated 4"' Street
Council adopts BCD staff's recommended findings and conclusions as follows:
a. Circumstances related to the use of the land have not changed since the adoption of
the Comprehensive Plan and the assumptions upon which the Plan are based are still
valid; however,
b. Existing land uses may not have been identified during the comprehensive rezone of
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the city and thus, the fact that businesses exist on portions of Blocks 278 and 279 may
present new information, which was not previously considered during the adoption
process or any annual amendments of the Port Townsend comprehensive plan.
c. The community values consistency between zoning and existing uses which were
legally established. Amending the zoning is appropriate and necessary to eliminate
the conflict between the zoning and existing commercial uses, which encumber the
majority of the lots proposed for rezoning.
d. The proposed rezone affects a limited area, the majority of which is already
developed with commercial businesses. Infrastructure to the lots already exists and
thus, the proposal meets concurrency requirements for transportation, sewer, and
water, and does not adversely affect adopted level of service standards for other
public facilities and services.
e. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the
various elements of the Port Townsend comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive
Plan strives to provide adequate commercial land and to serve community needs
(Land Use Goal 8). The Sims Way Corridor is identified as an appropriate location
for locating commercial businesses. The proposal is in keeping with the policy
direction to depart from "strip-commercial" development by increasing the depth of
the corridor (Land Use Policy 8.4).
f. The proposed rezone will not result in probable significant adverse impacts to the
city's transportation network, capital facilities, utilities, parks, and environmental
features that cannot be mitigated, and will not place uncompensated burdens upon
existing or planned urban facilities or service capabilities. The proposed rezone will
accommodate existing businesses and allow for limited expansion of commercial uses
in Tier 1 of the city.
g. The subject properties are physically suitable for the requested zoning and anticipated
land use development, including but not limited to access, provision of utilities and
compatibility with existing and planned surrounding land uses. The lots are virtually
flat and front developed streets with infrastructure. Land uses in the immediate
vicinity include a mix of commercial and residential. A transit base is located across
Hancock Street to the west.
h. The proposed amendment will not create a pressure to change the land use
designation of other properties. The fact that several businesses were established on
these blocks prior to the 1996 rezone to R-II presents a unique circumstance.
i. Rezoning the parcels to accommodate the existing uses does not materially affect the
land use and growth projections, which are the bases of the comprehensive plan.
j. Providing for commercial and business operations within the city is consistent with
the GMA and adopted countywide planning policy of Jefferson County.
Formal Amendment - Northwest Maritime Center Height Amendment
Council adopts the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the Planning
Commission to amend the height limit from 30 to 40 feet on Block 4 of the Original
Townsite. The figures and text of the Urban Waterfront Plan and Title 17 of the PTMC
are to be amended to reflect this revision.
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The Council finds that the Plan and Zoning Code amendments adopted herein have been
subject to environmental review and threshold determination in compliance with the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) (Chapter 43.21C RCW, and Chapter 197-11 WAC)
and Chapter 19.04 PTMC. On September 26, 2001, the City's SEPA Responsible
Official issued a mitigated determination ofNonsignificance (MDNS) for the suggested
amendments and a Determination ofNonSignificance (DNS) for the formal amendment
by the Northwest Maritime Center. Both documents are adopted herein and both became
final on October 11,2001.
The Council finds that the Plan and Zoning Code amendments adopted in this ordinance
are true to the original vision and goals of the Plan, while accommodating some
reasonable and modest change that is entirely consistent with the Community Direction
Statement contained in Chapter III of the Plan, and the review and amendment criteria set
forth in 20.04.080(A)(3) and (4), and (B)(3) PTMC.
Consistent with the requirements of the GMA, Building and Community Development
Department staff forwarded the proposed amendments to the Plan and Zoning Code to the
State of Washington Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
(DCTED) for review and comment more than sixty (60) days prior to the adoption of this
ordinance (536.70A. 106). No substantive comments were received from DCTED prior
to the adoption of this ordinance.
This ordinance has been prepared in conformance with the goals and requirements of the
GMA (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and is externally consistent and compatible with the 13
state-wide planning goals contained within the GMA (~ 36.70A.020 RCW).
This ordinance has also been reviewed against the requirements of the County-Wide
Planning Policy for Jefferson County (CWPP) and has been found by the Council to be in
conformance therewith.
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Based upon the foregoing findings, the Council finds that adoption of the following
amendments to the narrative text, goals, policies and Land Use Map of the
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Waterfront Plan, and the text, tables and official Zoning
Map of Title 17 PTMC will promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens
of Port Townsend and should be approved.
BASED UPON the foregoing FINDINGS, and based upon the record before the Port Townsend
Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 2
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE MAP OF THE PORT
TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COROLLARY AMENDMENTS TO THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND.
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Pursuant to the City's authority under Chapters 35A.63 and 36.70A RCW, and concurrent with the
adoption of this ordinance, the City Council hereby adopts an amended Official Comprehensive Plan
Land Use and Zoning Map for the City of Port Townsend, which are marked as Exhibits B and C,
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. The provisions of Title 17, Zoning, of the
Port Townsend Municipal Code shall govern the administration, applicability, and interpretation of
the Official Zoning Map, as amended. The amended maps reflect a rezone of Lots 7 and 8 of Block
278 and the south ½ of vacated 4th Street; Lots 1 and 8 of Block 279 and the south ½ of vacated 4th
Street as more fully described in Section 1, Finding 19, Amendment #8, a-j above.
SECTION 3
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND FIGURES OF THE PORT
TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN and the
PORT TOWNSEND URBAN WATERFRONT PLAN
The text and figures of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan and Port Townsend Urban
Waterfront Plan (UWP) are hereby amended as set forth in subsections 3.1 through 3.3, below.
SUBSECTION 3.1: Pursuant to Amendment #1, Chapter X, Glossary of Terms, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to delete, add and modify the definition of
certain terms as depicted herein in strikeout and underline format. All other language in the
Glossary of Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
Accessory dwelling unit: a separate dwelling unit that is substantially contained within the
structure of a single-family residence or an outbuilding which is accessory to such residence.
Congregate care/Assisted living facilities: a building or complex containing seven or more
dwelling units or bedrooms designed for, but not limited to, occupancy by senior citizens which
provides for shared use of facilities, such as kitchens, dining areas, and recreation areas. Such
complexes may also provide kitchens and dining space in individual dwelling units. Practical
nursing and Alzheimer's care may be provided, as well as recreational programs and facilities.
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Dwelling unit: any building or portion thereof that contains separate living facilities for not more
than one family. Separate living facilities shall constitute: provisions for sleeping, eating,
kitchen facilities (including at least an oven range or cooking device and a permanently installed
sink), and bathroom facilities. "Dwelling unit" does not include motel, tourist court, boarding
house, or tourist home units.
Family: one or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or a group of not more than
six persons not related by blood or marriage, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a
dwelling unit. The persons thus constituting a family may also include foster children, guests and
domestic servants. State-licensed adult family homes and consensual living arrangements of
disabled persons, in accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, are exempt from this
definition.
SUBSECTION 3.2: Pursuant to Amendment #2, page VII-20-21 of Chapter VII, Capital
Facilities of the Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as follows:
Electricity
Goal 30: To work with the.vw.~'--o~ sepAng -*~*'~_~...~ serving utilities to plan and allow regional and
local improvements to electric facilities and include prospective service plans for facility
development within the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 30.1: Ensure that City decisions respecting electric utility facilities do not
negatively affect the availability of safe and efficient electrical service in neighboring
jurisdictions.
Policy 30.2: Accommodate additions and improvements to electric utilities in a manner
consistent with the needs and resources of Port ToWnsend as well as other neighboring
jurisdictions.
Policy 30.3: Encourage the~vv_~'-oo~ ~.. ..... ..~,: .... ~----~;*m*" serving utilities to make additions to
and improvements of electric utility facilities to provide adequate capacity for projected
future growth.
30.3.1 Provide the electric utility with annual updates of population, employment
and development projections.
30.3.2 With the utility provider, jointly evaluate actual patterns and rates of
growth, and compare those patterns and rates to electrical demand forecasts.
Policy 30.4: Recognize the need for electric utility facilities that are sufficient to
support economic development.
Policy 30.5: Encourage the.~.~'0~ sep."ing ,,.m,~,.~.~.j serving utilities to coordinate and
cooperate with other jurisdictions in the implementation of multi-jurisdictional electric
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facility additions and improvements. Coordinate procedures for making specific land use
decisions to achieve consistency in timing and substantive requirements.
Policy 30.6: Encourage the use ofjoint utility corridors, provided that such joint use is
consistent with limitations prescribed by applicable law and prudent utility practice.
Policy 30.7: Work with providers to appropriately place electric utility facilities within
public rights-of-way.
Policy 30.8: Continue to implement the City's existing agreement with the !eta! serving
"*;~;*-'~-,~., serving utilities regarding vegetation retention and management.
Policy 30.9: Continue to work with the.v.~.~,-"o~ ~ .... .--e,~ .... ~--~.,*m*" serving utilities to eliminate
the use of pesticides and herbicides in the management of electric utility facilities and
corridors.
Policy 30.10: In cooperation with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), other
direct energy providers, and the ..... serv:ng ,~,,,,,4~ utility serving utilities, examine the
possibility of purchasing electric power directly from BPA or other energy providers as a
wholesale customer.
Energy Conservation
Goal 31' To promote the efficient use of energy and resources, and the use of alternative energy
sources and technologies.
Policy 31.1: Facilitate and encourage the efficient use of resources to delay the need for
additional facilities.
Policy 31.2: Promote the conversion to cost-effective and environmentally sensitive
technologies and energy sources (e.g., solar energy, natural gas, etc.).
Policy 31.3' Ensure that City facilities and personnel conserve energy resources (e.g.,
examine the feasibility of converting City vehicles to cleaner fuels).
Policy 31.4: Work in partnership with the !eca! sev:ing utility .serving utilities to
promote public education efforts which emphasize the efficient use of energy and
resources.
Policy 31.5: Encourage guge~-ova~ te install construction of an electric car charging
station in downtown Port Townsend.
SUBSECTION 3.3' Pursuant to Amendment #9, the Urban Waterfront Plan is hereby amended
as follows:
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"Urban Design Element, "Figure 4.a "Official Height Overlay Map - Special Design Review
Overlay District," on page 22 of the plan, shall be amended to change the 30' height limitation
applied to Block 4 of the Original Townsite of Port Townsend to 40'
Appendix A. 1 "Design Guidelines," Guideline 1.3," ' · "
, Pyramtdal Ctty Form, on page 62 of the
plan, shall be amended to change the reference to the 30' height limitation applied to Block 4 of
the Original Townsite of Port Townsend with a 40' height limitation.
Appendix B. 1, mptementatton, "Figure 6.a "Special Overlay Design Review District," on page
108 of the plan, shall be amended to reflect that a 40' height limitation applies to Block 4 of the
Original Townsite of Port Townsend.
SECTION 4:
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND TABLES OF TITLE 17,
ZONING, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE.
The text and tables of Title 17, Zoning, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code are hereby
amended as set forth in subsections 4.1 through 4.7, below.
SUBSECTION 4.1: Pursuant to Amendments #1, #2 and 6, Chapter 17.08, Definitions, Sections
17.08.020 A through D, Section 17.08.030 E through H, and Section 17.08.060, R through Vare
hereby amended to delete, add and modify the definition of certain terms as depicted herein in
strike-out and underline format. All other language in these Sections shall remain in full force
and effect.
17.08.020 A through D
"Accessory building" means a subordinate building attached to or detached from the principal
building and used for purposes customarily incidental to the use of the principal building and not
; .... ~,,;.,g ,~, .... ,~,,,., ,,r., ~,,,o~ ...... ,h,~ o~,~ ~c o se~.'ice. Accessory buildings include but ~e
not limited to an automobile storage garage, play house, laun~ room, g~den shelter, hobby
room ~d mechanical room.
"Accessory dwelling unit" means a separate dwelling unit ,,~ ceeking facilities that is
substantially contained within the structure of a single-family residence or an outbuilding which
is accessory to such residence.
"Adult family home" means a home in which residential care is provided on a 24-hour basis by
an owner or tenant of the .......dwelling unit in which care is provided, plus the family of the
provider. The maximum number of adults to be accommodated in such a home shall conform to
the requirements of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services as currently
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exist or are hereafter amended. As of the date of this ordinance, the maximum number allowed
by state law is six (6).
"Bedroom" means a room integrated within a dwelling unit or other housing type permitted by
the zoning district,. A bedroom is a room other than a kitchen, dining room, living room,
bathroom, office, or closet, that is marketed, designed, or otherwise likely to function primarily
for sleeping.
"Boardinghouse" means a dwelling with a single kitchen that provides the primary residence for
the owner or operator and in which not more than four six roomers, lodgers and/or boarders are
housed or fed. A boardinghouse is to be distinguished from both a lodging house and a hotel.
"Community agricultural center" means an agricultural operation which includes growing.
processing, retail sales, office space, instructional activities and farmer/apprentice housing.
"Community supported agriculture" means the direct sale of agricultural produce grown on the
site to persons who have contracted for periodic pickup or delivery of such produce, excluding
sales from a concession stand. A community supported agriculture operation may offer
farmer/apprentice housing. Instructional activities may be conducted on site
"Congregate care or assisted living facilities" means a building or complex containing seven or
more of dwellings units or bedrooms designed for, but not limited to, occupancy by senior
citizens which provides for shared use of facilities, such as kitchens, dining areas, and recreation
areas. SuCh complexes may also provide kitchens and dining space in individual dwelling units.
Practical nursing and Alzheimer's care may be provided, as well as recreational programs and
facilities.
Caaperati;,e Apm~ment. See "Apo..~ment heuse."
"Dwelling" means any building or portion thereof designed or used primarily for residential
occupancy, including single family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and multi-family
dwellings, but not including hotels or motels.
"Dwelling unit" means a any building or portion thereof that ' ,- .... ~,~
contains v
.~vh ..... -o~v---e,w~"~"" separate living facilities for not more than one family. Separate living facilities
shall constitute: provisions for sleeping, eating, kitchen facilities (including at least an oven
range or cooking device and a permanently installed sink), and bathroom facilities. "Dwelling
unit" does not include motel, tourist court, reaming boarding house, or tourist home units.
"Family" means one or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or a group of not
more than six personsw.~--~--e,r~'"'h"~ ......... ~. · ,...oj*°~ not related by blood or marriage, living together as a
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single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. The persons thus constituting a family may also
include foster children, guests and domestic servants. State-licensed adult family homes and
consensual living arrangements of disabled persons, in accordance with the federal Fair Housing
Act, are exempt from this definition.
"Guest house"/"detached bedroom" means living a detached building used as sleeping quarters
with a bathroom but, without a kitchen located on the same lot with a principal building and
occupied for the sole use of members of the family, temporary guests, or persons permanently
employed on the premises. One guest house/detached bedroom is permitted as an accessory use
to a single-family dwelling. See also "Accessory dwelling unit."
'(~Tflo~'~'ll~';t~lI'~xllO~l'~'lVll, ¥~9¥--~IUIL--lO/~ .... ~"~t~l~l~"J1 .... Schools, higher education" means a college, junior college or
university supported by public or private funds, tuitions, contributions or endowments, giving
advanced academic instructions as approved by the State Board of Education or by recognized
accrediting agency, excluding preschool, elementary and junior and senior high schools, and
trade and commercial schools; including fraternity and sorority houses.
"Kitchen" means any rooms used or intended or designed to be used for cooking and/or
preparation of food. A kitchen shall include at least an oven range or cooking device and a
permanently installed sink.
"Lodging house" means a building with a single kitchen that provides the primary residence for
the owner or operator and in which five seven or more roomers, lodgers and/or boarders are
housed or fed. A lodging house is to be distinguished from both a boardinghouse and a hotel.
See also, "Dwelling, multifamily."
"Nursing, rest, or convalescent home" means an establishment which provides full time care for
tbzee seven or more chronically ill or infirm persons. Alzheimer units are included in this
category. Such care shall not include scheduled surgical, obstetrical or acute illness services.
See also, "Adult family home" and "Congregate care or assisted living facilities."
"Office/studio, detached" means an office, business, or artistic space contained in an accessory
building and accessory to a permitted single-family dwelling located on the same lot for the sole
use of members of the family, or persons employed on the premises consistent with home
occupation provisions.
"Planned unit development" or "PUD" means a special overlay zoning designation subject to
discretionary approval under Chapter 17.32 PTMC. As regulated under Chapter 17.32 PTMC,
PUDs are residential developments that are planned and/or developed in several stages consistent
with a unified site design, and may consist of clusters of multi-unit structures interspersed with
areas of common open space. In appropriate circumstances, the PUD overlay allows an applicant
to take advantage of flexible zoning standards, modification of requirements of the city's
engineering design standards, and bonus densities. Once approved, prescriptive regulations
relating to bulk, dimension and infrastructure may be varied to allow design innovations and
special features in exchange for additional and/or superior site amenities or community benefits.
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"Residential treatment facility" means a facility that provides both a residence (for varying
periods of time) and a care component. Among such facilities are group c~e homes for the
disabled, emergency or homeless shelters (including facilities or homes for victims of violence),
recovery homes, and group homes, rest ~.d cenva!escevX hemes, and orphanages. Such facilities
do not include halfway houses. In such a facility, services, equipment, and safety features
necessary for the proper care of residents is normally provided. Such services may include:
A. Supervision and assistance in dressing, bathing, and in the maintenance of good personal
hygiene;
B. Care in emergencies or during temporary illness, usually for periods of one week or less;
C. Supervision in the taking of medication; and
D. Other services conducive to the residents' welfare.
"Townhouse or rowhouse" means a one-family dwelling in a row of at least t~h~ee five such units
in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another
unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common fire resistant
walls. For purposes of this title, townhouses or rowhouses of five or more residential units are
considered multifamily dwellings. See also "Duplex," "Triplex," "Fourplex," "Dwelling, single-
family attached," and "Dwelling, multifamily."
Section 17.08.060, R through V
Telecommunication Facilities. Reserved.
"Telephone Exchange" means a facility containing a central system that establishes connections
between individual telephones.
SUB SECTION 4.2: Pursuant to Amendment # 1, Chapter 17.16, Residential Districts, Section
17.16.010 Purposes, Subsections B 1 and B2 of the PTMC, are hereby amended as depicted
herein in strike-out and underline format. All other language in this Section shall remain in full
force and effect.
R-I - Low Density Single-Family. This district accommodates single-family residences
(including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) at a density of up to four dwelling units
per 40,000-square-foot area (i.e., 10,000-square-foot minimum lot size, or approximately
four dwelling units within one block of platted land). It allows four or fewer single-
family dwelling units to be contained within one structure upon condition of sufficient
tract size: 20,000 square feet for a duplex; 30,000 square feet for a triplex; and 40,000
square feet for a fourplex. Limited multi-family development could occur with approval
of a Planned Unit Development. This zoning district has been applied only in the
northwestern portion of the city, because of stormwater related development constraints.
The district accommodates single-family development at densities that maintain and
promote the "small town" character of Port Townsend, while ensuring that the
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environmental quality (particularly as it relates to stormwater control) of the area is not
adversely impacted. Higher densities could be permitted in these areas through approval
of a planned unit development (R-PUD) overlay designation pursuant to Chapter 17.32
PTMC.
R-II - Medium Density Single-Family. This district accommodates single-family
dwellings (including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) at a density of up to eight units
per 40,000-square-foot area (i.e., 5,000-square-foot minimum lot size, or approximately
eight dwelling units within one block of platted land). It allows four or fewer single-
family dwelling units to be contained within one structure upon condition of sufficient
tract size: 10,000 square feet for a duplex; 15,000 square feet for a triplex; and 20,000
square feet for a fourplex. Limited multi-family development could occur with approval
of a Planned Unit Development. The R-II district corresponds closely to those areas of
town that are currently platted to eight lots per block, include few development
limitations, and which are in proximity to existing public facilities and services.
SUBSECTION 4.3: Pursuant to Amendments #1 and 2, Tables 17.16.020 Residential Zoning
Districts - Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses and 17.16.030 Residential Zoning
Districts - Bulk, Dimensional and Density Requirements are hereby amended as indicated in the
following strike-out and underline format:
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Table 17.16.020
Residential Zoning Districts - Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; C = Subject to a conditional use permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT I g-I I R-III R-Iii I R-IV I APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory dwelling units P P P X Ch. 17.48 PTMC, Accessory Dwelling
Units; and PTMC 17.16.030, Residential
bulk, dimensional and density
requirements. For ADUs in the R-III zone,
the ADU shall be counted toward the
maximum housing density as provided in
PTMC 17.16.030.
Adult family homes (for 6 P P P P PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
or fewer adults) dimensional and density requirements.
r:c~,o; ..... a .... u; ..... ;+o g la la la o~r~rTM~ '~ ~ ~ n~n Res'2denfia! bulk,
Manufactured homes (on P P P X Ch. 17.64 PTMC, Manufactured and
individual lots) Mobile Home Parks. Manufactured homes
are prohibited within the limits of the Port
Townsend National Register Historic
District, but allowed on individual lots in
R-I, R-II and R-III zoning districts; and
PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Mobile homes and trailer X X X X
homes (on individual lots)
Modular homes P P P X PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Modular homes are constructed in
accordance with the Uniform Building
Code and are considered a type of single-
family dwelling.
Single-family dwellings P P P X PTMC 17.16.03 0, Residential bulk,
(including duplexes, dimensional and density requirements.
triplexes, and fourplexes
which meet the base
density requirements of
the applicable district)
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
Apartment houses X X P P Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily Residential
Development Standards; and PTMC
17.16.030, Residential bulk, dimensional
and density requirements.
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Boardinghouses (fcur six P P P P Same as above.
or fewer roomers) and
~'~-;"- and re.ming
Lodging houses (seven or ~ ~ ~ ~ Same as above.
more roomers)
Congregate care o~ X ~ G P P Same as above.
assisted living facilities
(with 7 or more dwelling
units/bedrooms)
Foster homes P P P P Same as above.
Fraternities, sororities and X X C C Same as above.
student cooperatives
Hal~ay house X X X X See definition PTMC 17.08.030.
Multifamily dwellings X X P P Same as above.
Nursing, rest, or X X P P Same as above.
convalescent homes (three
seven or more persons)
Residential treatment C C G ~ G ~ "Group homes" are considered an
facilities including group "essential public faciliW" under RCW
homes for the disabled (for 36.70A.200; "... their siting cannot be
6 or fewer residents), precluded by development regulations..."
and PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and densiW requirements
Residential treatment ~ X ~ ~ "Group homes" are considered an
facilities including group "essential public faciliW" under RCW
homes for the disabled (for 36.70A.200; "... their siting cannot be
7 or more residents), precluded by development regulations...";
and PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and densiW requirements
To--houses or rowhouses X X P P Ch. 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily Residential
(zero lot lines) Development Standards; and PTMC
17.16.030, Residential bulk, dimensional
and densiW requirements.
COMMERC~L USES
Bed and breakfast inns C C C C PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and densiW requirements.
Child day care centers, C C C C Ch. 17.52 PTMC, Day Care Facilities;
child day care facilities, and PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
and preschools dimensional and densiW requirements.
Family day care homes P P P P Same as above.
Home occupations P P P P Ch. 17.56 PTMC, Home Occupations; and
PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and densiW requirements.
Tourist homes C C C C PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and densiW requirements.
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ACCESSORY USES
Accessory buildings and p P P P PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk and
.......... · .... ,, .... dimensional requirements.
Detached Office/Studio P P P X Subject to home occupation regulations,
Chapter 17.56.
Fuel oil and kerosene p P P P Such containers require a permit and
containers inspection pursuant to Ch. 16.04 PTMC,
Building Code, may only be permitted for
domestic heating purposes, must be located
aboveground, and may not exceed 750
gallons' capacity.
Guesthouse/detached P P X X See definition PTMC 17.08.030.
bedroom
Garages, private p p P P PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
residential dimensional and density requirements.
AGRICULTURAL USES
Barns P C X X PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Community agricultural C C X X PTMC 17.84, Conditional Uses, Structures
center including farmer/apprentice housing are subiect
to PTMC 17.16.030 Residential bulk,
dimensional, and density requirements.
Community agricultural centers are limited to
locations fronting onto principal arterial,
collector, and minor arterial streets. All office
and retail uses shall be seconda~, to the
agricultural component of the center.
Concession stands, P P* X X PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
agricultural or produce dimensional and density requirements;
temporary agricultural or produce stands
are subject to Ch. 17.60 PTMC, Temporary
Uses.*In the R-II zone, concession stands
are limited to locations fronting onto
principal arterial, collector, and minor
arterial streets.
Crop or tree farming (no P P X X
retail sales)
Crop or tree farming with P P X X All parking shall be off-street
community supported
agriculture sales
Stables, private and riding P C X X PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Plant nurseries, C C X X Same as above.
landscaping materials,
greenhouses (commercial)
Small animal husbandry, C X X X Same as above.
commercial
Small animal husbandry, P P P P Same as above.
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noncommercial
U-pick sales of crops p P X X All parking shall be off-street.
OTHER USES
Cemeteries C C X X
Churches C C C C Church buildings must comply with the
requirements of PTMC 17.16.030, Residential
bulk, dimensional and density requirements;
however, towers, spires and steeples exceeding
the height requirements of that section may be
allowed, provided they comply with Uniform
Building Code § 506, Maximum Height of
Buildings and Increases.
Community clubhouses p p p P PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk, dimensional
and density requirement
Fraternal organizations C C C X Same as above.
Kennels, animal C X X X Same as above.
Public facilities p p p P Same as above.
Personal wireless service N/A N/A N/A N/A Refer to Chapter 17.78 PTMC, Personal
facilities Wireless Service Facilities, for list of permitted,
conditional and prohibited uses and other
substantive requirements.
Radio and television towers C C C C Such facilities are allowed in all zoning districts
subject to the conditional use permit
requirements of Ch. 17.84 PTMC; however,
such facilities are prohibited within the limits of
the Port Townsend National Register Historic
District; and PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
dimensional and density requirements, except as
provided in applicable Federal Communications
Commission rules and regulations.
Satellite dishes, p p P P Satellite dishes and antennas shall meet the
noncommercial, and antennas requirements of PTMC 17.16.030, Residential
bulk, dimensional and density requirements,
except as provided in applicable Federal
Communications Commission rules and
regulations.
Schools, higher education X X C C PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk, dimensional
and density requirements.
Schools, ca!leges (public or C C C X PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk, dimensional
private) and density requirements.
Stadiums, arenas, and C C X X PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk, dimensional
assembly halls and density requirements.
Veterinary hospitals C X X X Same as above.
TEMPORARY USES
Contractor offices and model p p P P PTMC 17.16.030, Residential bulk,
homes dimensional and density requirements; and
Ch. 17.60 PTMC, Temporary Uses.
Rummage or other outdoor p P P P Ch. 17.60 PTMC, Temporary Uses.
sales
Yard or garage sales p P P P Same as above.
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Table 17.16.030
Residential Zoning Districts - Bulk. Dimensional and Density Requirements
DISTRICT R-I R-II R-III R-IV
MAXIMUM HOUSiNG 4 dwelling units (10,000 8 dwelling units (5,000 sf 24 bedrooms per 40 bedrooms per
DENSITY sf of lot area per unit) of lot area per unit) 40,000 sf of lot 40,000 sf of lot
(units/bedrooms per area area
40,000 square foot area)
DISTRICT R-I R-II R-III R-IV
MiNIMUM AVERAGE __ __ __ 25 bedrooms per
HOUSING DENSITY 40,000 sf of lot
(units/bedrooms per area
40,000 square foot area)
MAXIMUM NUMBER 4 (Note: limited 4 (Note: limited No limit No limit
OF DWELLING UNITS structures with more than structures with more than
1N ANY ONE 4 dwellings per structure 4 dwellings per structure
STRUCTURE may be permitted through may be permitted through
the PUD process, see the PUD process, see
Chapter 17.32.) Chapter 17.32.)
MINIMUM LOT SIZE 10,000 sf= single-family 5,000 sf= single-family 3,000 sf=
detached detached single-family
detached; and
10,000 sfTM
multifamily
MINIMUM LOT 50' 50' 30' except: 100' __
WIDTH = multifamily
MINIMUM FRONT 20' except: 50' = barns '10' except: 50' = barns 20' except: 10' 20' except: 10'
YARD SETBACKS and agricultural buildings and agricultural buildings w/side or rear w/side or rear
parking; no parking; no
setback for setback for
multifamily multifamily
structures structures
located within located within
200 feet of an 200 feet of an
abutting mixed abutting mixed
use zoning use zoning
district district
MiNIMUM REAR
YARD SETBACKS
20' except: 50' = barns
and agricultural buildings,
and 100' if abutting an R-
II, R-III, or R- IV zoning
district
10' except: 100' =bams
and agricultural buildings
10'except: no
setback for
multi family
structures
located within
200 feet of an
abutting mixed
15' except: 20' if
directly abutting
an R-I or R-II
district; no
setback for
multifamily
structures
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use zoning located within
district 200 feet of an
abutting mixed
use zoning
district
MINIMUM SIDE 5' except: 10' = abutting a 5' except: 10' = abutting a 5' except: 10' = 15' except: 20' if
YARD SETBACKS street r o w; 50' = barns street r-o-w; 100' = barns along a street r- directly abutting
and agricultural buildings and agricultural buildings o-w; no setback an R-I or R-II
and 100' if abutting an R for multifamily district; no
II, R III, or R-IV zoning structures setback for
district, located within mukifamily
200 feet of an structures
abutting mixed located within
use zoning 200 feet of an
district abutting mixed
use zoning
district
MAXIMUM BUILDING 30' 30' 35' 35'
HEIGHT
MAXIMUM LOT 25% 35% 45% 50%
COVERAGE
SUBSECTION 4.4: Pursuant to Amendment #6, Table 17.20.020 Commercial Zoning Districts -
Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses, is hereby amended to reflect the revised definition
of boarding and lodging houses and to add "telephone exchange" as a permitted use in the C-II,
C-II (H) and C-III zoning districts as indicated in the following strike-out and underline format:
Table 17.20.020
Commercial Zoning Districts - Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; C = Subject to a conditional use permit; H = Subject to conditional use requirements
for historic structures; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT I C-, C-III C-II(H) tC-III C-IV APPLICAPLE
REGULATIONS/NOTES
FOOD SERVICE USES
Bakeries, retail P P X P X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Confectioneries P P X P X Same as above.
Drinking establishments X P X P X Same as above.
(bars, cocktail lounges,
night clubs, and taverns)
Microbreweries P P X
P X ¸
PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
The manufacturing component within
any microbrewery located within a
mixed use zoning district must be
subordinate and accessory to a primary
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retail use.
Other food service P P P P X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
establishments including dimensional and density requirements.
coffee houses, A manufacturing component may be
delicatessens, ice cream permitted within any such use;
parlors, juice bars, etc. provided, that it is subordinate and
accessory to a primary retail use (e.g.,
coffee roasting, meat curing, etc.).
Within the C-II(H) zoning district, food
service uses must be subordinate and
accessory to a medical services
establishment.
Restaurants with drive-in X P X X X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
or drive-through service dimensional and density requirements.
Restaurants without drive- P P X P X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
in or drive-through dimensional and density requirements.
MANUFACTURING USES
Apparel and other related X C X H X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
products manufacture and dimensional and density requirements.
assembly PTMC 17.84.060, Additional approval
criteria - Conditional uses in historic
commercial structures.
Electrical and electronic X C X H X Same as above.
goods manufacture and
assembly
Fuel storage facilities X C X X X Same as above.
Furniture and fixtures X C X H X Same as above.
manufacture and assembly
Computer equipment X C X H X Same as above.
manufacture and assembly
Custom, art and craft work X C X H X Same as above.
Medical and optic goods X C C H X Same as above.
manufacture and assembly
Printing, noncommercial P P X X X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Mini-storages and mini- X C X X X Same as above.
warehouses
Welding and fabrication X C X X X Same as above.
Wholesaling X C X X X Same as above.
OFFICE USES
Banks X P X P X Same as above.
Business services X P X P X Same as above.
Financial institutions X P X P X Same as above.
Offices, business and P P P P X Same as above.
professional
Offices, medical P P P P X Same as above.
Veterinary hospitals C P X C X Same as above.
RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL USES
Amusement devices, up to P P X P P Same as above.
five
Amusement parks or X C X X X Same as above.
centers
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Arcade, amusement X P X X X Same as above.
Art galleries P P X P X Same as above.
Bowling alleys X P X X X Same as above.
Health clubs, dance X P X P X Same as above.
studios, martial arts
studios
Libraries X C X C X Same as above.
Museums X C X P X Same as above.
Recreation, commercial X P X X X Same as above.
Stadiums, arenas and X P X C X Same as above.
assembly halls
Theatres, not including X P X P X same as above.
drive-ins
RESIDENTIAL USES
Apartment houses X P X P X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
density and dimensional requirements;
and Chapter 17.36 PTMC, Multifamily
Development Standards.
Boarding houses (feur six X P X P X Same as above.
or fewer roomers) and
lodging and rooming
houses (fiYe seven or more
roomers)
Multifamily dwellings X P X P X Same as above.
Owner/operator residences P P P P X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
dimensional and density requirements,
such uses shall only be allowed if
clearly subordinate and accessory to a
primary commercial use.
Residential treatment X X P X X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
facilities dimensional and density requirements
COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES
Antique and gift sales X P ' C P X Same as above.
Apparel and accessory X P X P X Same as above.
stores
Automobile sales and X P X C X Same as above.
service establishments,
new or used
Boat sales and rentals C P X C X Same as above.
Building materials, garden X P X C X Same as above.
and farm supplies stores
Convenience stores C P X C X Same as above.
Farmer's markets X P X P X Same as above.
Flea markets X P X P X Same as above.
Food stores and grocery P P X P X Same as above.
stores
Furniture, home X P X P X Same as above.
furnishings, and appliance
stores
General merchandise P P X P X Same as above.
stores
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Mobile, manufactured and X P X X X Same as above.
modular housing sales
Motor vehicle sales X P X C X Same as above.
Motor vehicle supply X P X X X Same as above.
stores
Office supplies and X P X P X Same as above.
equipment
Pharmacies and medical P P P P X Same as above.
supply stores
Plant nurseries, X P X X X Same as above.
landscaping materials,
greenhouses (commercial)
Regional retail X X X X P All uses permitted in the C-II district are
establishments permitted so long as the structure and
use meeting the definition for "regional
retail."
Specialty stores P P C P X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
dimensional and density requirements
SERVICE USES, HEALTH
Hospitals X X P X X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Preferred uses in this district are
medical related.
Massage clinic or center X P P P X Same as above.
Nursing, rest or X X P X X Same as above.
convalescent homes
Offices, medical X P P P X Same as above.
SERVICE USES, LODGING
Apartment hotels X X X P X Same as above.
Bed and breakfast inns X X X P X Same as above.
Hotels/motels X P X P X Same as above.
Lodging houses X X X P X Same as above
Tourist homes X X X P X Same as above.
PERSONAL SERVICE USES
Child day care centers, X P P X X Chapter 17.52 PTMC, Day Care
child day care facilities, Facilities; and PTMC 17.20.030,
and preschools Commercial bulk, dimensional and
density requirements
Funeral parlors and X P X X X PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial bulk,
mortuaries dimensional and density requirements
Laundromats P P X P X Same as above.
Laundry services X P X P X Same as above.
Other personal services C P X P X Same as above.
SERVICE USES, MISCELLANEOUS
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Automobile rental X P X X X Same as above.
agencies
Automobile towing X P X X X Same as above.
services
Automotive repair X P X C X Same as above.
establishment, minor
repair
Car washes X P X X X Same as above.
Catering establishments X P X P X Same as above.
Colleges and universities C C X C X Same as above.
(public or private) without
students in residence
Equipment rental services, X P X P X Same as above.
commercial
Mini-storages and mini- X P X X X Same as above.
warehouses
Printing, commercial X P X P X Same as above.
Radio and television X P X P X Same as above.
studios (including
recording studios)
Schools, commercial X P X P X same as above.
Service stations, C P X X X Same as above.
automotive and marine
Servicing of personal P P X P X Same as above.
apparel and equipment
Small appliance repair X P X P X Same as above.
shops
Truck, trailer and X P X X X Same as above.
recreational vehicle rental
PUBLIC FACILITY USES
Electrical distribution X C X X X Same as above.
substations
Municipal improvements P P P P P Same as above.
Offices, government X P P P X Same as above.
Recycling facilities, minor P P P P P Same as above.
Stormwater retention, P P P P P Same as above.
detention, and treatment
facilities
Telephone exchange X P P P X Same as above.
TEMPORARY USES
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Contractor offices P P P P P Chapter 17.60 PTMC, Temporary Uses;
and PTMC 17.20.030, Commercial
bulk, dimensional and density
requirements.
Christmas tree sales P P P P P Same as above.
Carnivals/circuses P P P P P Same as above.
Outdoor art and craft sales P P P P P Same as above.
Parking lot/sidewalk sales P P P P P Same as above.
Rummage sales P P P P P Same as above.
Retail or service activities P P P P P Same as above.
conducted out of
temporary structures
and/or trailers
Swap meets X P X P X Same as above.
OTHER USES
Accessory buildings and P P P P P Same as above.
structures
Churches X P X X X Same as above.
Conference centers X P X C X Same as above.
Docks and piers for X P X P X Same as above.
pleasure craft
Ferry landings X P X P X Same as above.
Fraternal organizations X P X P X Same as above.
Garage, public parking X P C C X Same as above.
Personal wireless service N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Refer to Chapter 17.78 PTMC, Personal
facilities Wireless Service Facilities, for list of
permitted, conditional and prohibited
uses and other substantive requirements.
Radio and television C C C C C Such facilities are allowed in all zoning
towers districts subject to the conditional use
permit requirements of Chapter 17.84
PTMC; however, such facilities are
prohibited within the limits of the Port
Townsend National Register Historic
District; and PTMC 17.20.030,
Commercial bulk, dimensional and
density requirements, expect as
provided in applicable Federal
Communications Commission rules and
regulations.
Satellite dishes, P P P P P Satellite dishes and antennas shall meet
noncommercial, and the requirements of PTMC 17.20.030,
antennas Commercial bulk, dimension and
density requirements, except as
provided in applicable Federal
Communications Commission rules and
regulations.
SUBSECTION 4.5: Pursuant to Amendment #7, Table 17.24.020, Public, Park and Open Space
Zoning District - Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses, is hereby amended to include
"community supported agriculture" and "community agricultural center" as shown in the
following strike-out and underline format:
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Table 17.24.020
Public, Park and Open Space Zoning District - Permitted, Conditional, and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; C = Subject to a conditional use permit; X = Prohibited; N/A = Not applicable
DISTRICT I P/OS [P/OS(B)] P-I I APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL USES
Campgrounds, Public P C C PTMC 17.24.030, Public, park and open space bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Community agricultural center x_X_ x C Same as above. PTMC 17.84, Conditional Uses.
Agricultural centers are limited to locations fronting
onto principal arterial, collector, and minor arterial
streets. All office and retail uses shall be secondary
to the agricultural component of the center.
Farmer/apprentice housing must conform to the
bulk, dimensional, and density requirements of the
lowest densi .ty residential zone abutting the site.
Community centers C C P-I PTMC 17.24.030, Public, park and open space bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Community gardens P P P N/A
Community supported agriculture X X P So_.me as abe:'e. All parking shall be off-street.
PTMC 17.84, Farmer/apprentice housing must
conform to the bulk, dimensional, and density
requirements of the lowest density residential zone
abutting the site.
Conference centers C C X PTMC 17.24.030, Public, park and open space bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Fairgrounds X X P Same as above
Golf courses and driving ranges C C C Same as above
Libraries X X P Same as above
Museums C X P Same as above
Open spaces and trails P P P N/A
Parks P P P N/A
Recreation areas P P P N/A
Recreation facilities C X P PTMC 17.24.030, Public, park and open space bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
Recreational vehicle parks, public P C C Same as above
Stadiums, arenas and assembly halls C X P Same as above
Swimming pools C X P Same as above
Zoos C X P Same as above
PUBLIC FACILITY AND UTILITY USES I
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Airports and landing fields
Bus and transit storage and
maintenance facilities
X
X
X
C
"Airports" are considered an "essential public
facility" under RCW 36.70A.200; "...their siting
cannot be precluded by development regulations..."
PTMC 17.24.030, Public, park and open space bulk,
dimensional and density requirements.
SUBSECTION 4.6: Pursuant to Amendment #9, Chapter 17.28, Special Height Overlay, Section
17.28.030, Development Standards is hereby amended to reflect a 40 foot height limit on Block 4
of the Original Townsite as indicated by the following strike-out and underline format:
17.28.30 Development standards
A. No structure shall be erected, or altered, in any area defined in this section to a height
in excess of the limits established in this section, unless otherwise provided.
B. The maximum building heights in each of the following described subdistricts of the
Original Townsite of Port Townsend shall be as follows:
Subdistricts: All within the Original
Townsite of Port Townsend
Blocks 2, 47, 50, 95, and 98 (Pt. Hudson
Block 94 (Pt. Hudson)
Block 99 (Pt. Hudson) and Lots, 1, 3, and 5-8 of Block 45
Block 4
Block 5
Block 6
Blocks 7, 8, 9, 40, 41 and 42
Blocks 10 and 38
Blocks 11 and 52, plus Lots 2 and 4 of Block 45
Block 12
Blocks 36 and 44
Block 37
Block 39
Block 43
Blocks 93 and 100
The subdistrict bounded on the southeast by Washington
Maximum
Height in feet
25
32
34
3O40
36
46
50
46
37
35
40
42
48
47
43
50
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Street, on the northeast by Quincy Street, and on the
Northwest by the face of the bluff
The subdistrict bounded on the southeast by Washington
Street, on the southwest by Quincy Street, on the
Northeast by Monroe Street, and on the northwest by the
Face of the bluff.
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SUBSECTION 4.7: Pursuant to Amendment #1, Table 17.72.080 Minimum Parking Space
Requirements is hereby amended to reduce parking requirements for studio apartment units as
indicated in the following strike-out and underline format:
Table 17.72.080
Minimum Parking Space Requirements
Use
Banks and other financial offices with
:ustomer services on premises
Required Parking Spaces
per each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Bed and breakfast inns, tourist homes plus 1 per sleeping room
Boat building/repair per 1,500 sq. ft. gross floor area of the building
Child day care centers as defined in Ch.
388-73 WAC or as hereafter amended
Churches, mortuaries, auditoriums and
similar places of assembly used for
assembly purposes
Convalescent homes for aged
1 loading space if serving 12 or fewer children, otherwise 1 parking
space per employee plus 2 loading spaces
1 per 4 seats or 60 lineal inches of pew or 40 square feet of gross
floor area
per each 5 beds
Dance halls, skating rinks, similar per 200 sq. ft. of floor area used for recreation
recreation uses
Dry cleaners, appliance and shoe repair per 500 sq. fi. of gross floor area
shops, bakeries without customer
seating, similar front counter uses
Ferry landing Determined by the decision maker when considering conditional use
permit application
Furniture, major appliance, floor
covering, hardware stores
If less than 1,500 sq. ft. floor area
If more than 1,500 sq. ft. floor area per 300 sq. ft. gross floor area
spaces + 1 per each 600 sq. ft. in excess of 1,500 sq. ft.
Health and physical fitness clubs and per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
facilities
Hospitals per each 2 beds excluding bassinets
Libraries and museums per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
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Manufacturing uses, research testing and
processing, assembling, all industries
:xcept boat building/repair
1 per each 2 employees on maximum shift and not less than 1 per
800 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medical, dental or veterinary offices 1 per each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Moorage facility other than those 1 per each 2 slips, excluding slips used only for transient moorage
reserved for exclusive use of an adjacent
residence
Motels, hotels, motor hotels 1 per sleeping unit
Motor vehicle, machinery, plumbing, 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area or 1 per each 3 employees
heating, ventilating, building supply,
stores and services
Motor vehicle, motorcycle and small 1 per 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
:ngine repair
Offices, business and professional (other
than banks, medical, dental or veterinary
affices) with on-site customer service
1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Offices not providing on-site customer 1 per 4 employees or 1 per 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
services
Recreation, commercial center 4 per each bowling alley, tennis or racquetball court, pool or billiard
table; or 1 per each miniature golf hole or each 3 video games
Residential, single-family; mobile home 2 per dwelling unit or mobile home space
~arks
Residential, duplex or multifamily 1.5 per dwelling unit, plus recreational vehicle spaces for large
developments pursuant to footnote 1 below
Residential, studio/1 bedroom unit 3er dwelling unit
in multi-family)
Residential, government assisted housing
~r residents subject to footnote 2 below
1 per each 3 bedrooms
Restaurant or tavern with sales and 1 per 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area
:onsumption on premises
Restaurant, fast food 1 per 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Retail, not otherwise listed Not fewer than 1 per 300 sq. ft. gross floor area, but not greater than
a maximum of 1 per 200 square ft. of gross floor area
Rooming houses, similar uses 1 per sleeping unit
Schools, preschool 1 loading space if serving 12 or fewer children, otherwise 1 parking
space per employee plus 2 loading spaces
Schools, elementary and junior high per classroom, plus two loading spaces
Schools, senior high 6 per classroom
Schools, adult education 1 per each 4 fixed seats or 1 per 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area used
for classrooms, exercise, dance or rehearsal
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Stadiums, sports arenas and similar open
assemblies
Storage areas which are incidental and
subordinate to a principal use which
otherwise conforms to this chapter
Theaters
Warehouse, storage and wholesale
business
1 per 8 fixed seats and 1 per 100 Sq. fi. of assembly space without
fixed seats
No requirement
1 per 4 seats
per each 2 employees on maximum working shift
SECTION 5
TRANSMITTAL TO DCTED
The City Clerk shall transmit a copy of this Ordinance to the Office of community Development
within ten (10) days of adoption of this ordinance.
SECTION 6
PREPARATION OF REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COPIES
Copies of the Revised pages of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan and Urban Waterfront
Plan, incorporating the changes to the plan narrative, tables, policies, figures and Land Use Map
set forth in this ordinance shall be prepared by Port Townsend Building and Community
Development Department staff and available for public inspection within thirty (30) days of the
adoption of this ordinance.
SECTION 7
CODIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE PORT
TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE
Copies of a revised Title 17, Zoning, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, codifying the
amendments set forth in this ordinance, shall be prepared under the supervision of the City Clerk
and available for public inspection within one-hundred and twenty (120) days of the adoption of
this ordinance.
SECTION 8
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 5 days following its publication in the manner
provided by law.
SECTION 9
SEVERABILITY
In the event any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this ordinance, but
this ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been
contained therein; PROVIDED, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason
of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law.
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Read for the first, second and third times and passed by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 19th day of November, 2001.
By
~Mayor
Approved as to form:
John Watts, City Attomey
First reading: g/t> ~'. lq Passage:
Second reading: r/dad, iq Publication:
Third reading: /tdog. t q Effective:
Transmitted to DCTED: ~aq. 3o ., 2001
Ordinance No. 2782
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