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Ordinance No. 2670
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE NARRATIVE TEXT, TABLES
AND POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION,
CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEMENTS OF THE PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (THE
PLAN); ADOPTING FOUR SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE
MAP CONTAINED WITHIN THE PLAN; ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE
TEXT AND TABLES OF TITLE 17, ZONING, OF THE PORT TOWNSEND
MUNICIPAL CODE (PTMC); ADOPTING SPECIFIC 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 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).
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.
Following adoption, the Plan was appealed to the Westem Washington G~?owth
Management Hearings Board in Eldridge. et. al vs. Ci_ty of Port Townsend,
WWGMHB No. 96-0029, petitioners alleging that the Plan fa/led to comply with
the GMA. In its final decision and order in that case, the Hearings Board held
that the City had "complied with the GMA in all respects challenged by the
petitioner," and stated that the Plan should serve as a "model" for other cities
throughout the state.
After public review and a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the
City's current Zoning Code (Title 17 PTMC) was adopted by the Council on
April 7, 1997 (Ordinance No. 2571), to comply with the GMA and to implement
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the Plan. All findings, recitals and other provisions of Ordinance No. 2571 are
incorporated herein by this reference.
After public review and a recommendation fi:om the Planning Commission, the
City's current Comprehensive Plan/Development Regulations Amendment
Process Code (Chapter 20.04 PTMC) was adopted by the Council on December
16, 1996 (Ordinance No. 2559) to implement 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.
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 provides
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 (§§ 36.70A.035, 36.70A. 130, and
36.70A. 140 RCW).
Pursuant to the procedures outlined in Chapter 20.04 PTMC, and after public
review and recommendation fi:om the Planning Commission, the 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). Ordinance No. 2606 adopted site-specific map amendments initiated by
citizen landowners, and did not involve amendments to the text and policies of the
Plan, or the text and tables of Title 17 PTMC, Zoning.
This ordinance (Ordinance No. 2670) represents the first time the City has
undertaken 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.
As set forth in the findings below, the opportunities provided for meaningful
citizen participation employed in this review and amendment process are wholly
consistent with the requirements of the GMA (§§ 36.70A.035, 36.70A.130, and
36.70A. 140 RCW) and the procedures set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
On February 26, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the 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.
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On March 12,1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held a public meeting to identify potential Plan and Zoning Code
amendments for inclusion on the preliminary docket, consistent with the
requirements of 20.04.050 PTMC.
On May 14, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, tire Planning
Commission held a public workshop to refine and develop the suggested
Plan and Zoning Code amendments, and to prepare for a subsequent public
hearing to determine which suggested amendments should be placed on the
final docket, consistent with the requirements of 20.04.060 PTMC.
On May 28, 1998, 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(C) PTMC.
At a regular meeting held on June 15, 1998, and after timely and effective public
notice, the Council deliberated upon and adopted the final docket
recommendations of the Planning Commission, consistent with the requirements
of 20.04.060(D) PTMC.
On August 27, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held a public meeting to review and discuss the recommendations of
the Building and Community Development Department (BCD) regarding the
proposed Plan and Zoning Code amendments (as required under 20.04.070
PTMC), and to outline an appropriate Schedule for the remainder of the formal
review and amendment process.
On September 10, and September 24, 1998, and after timely and effective public
notice, the Planning Commission held public workshop meetings to review the
draft text of the proposed Plan and Zoning Code amendments, and to refine the
form and content of the proposed amendments for formal consideration at a
subsequent public hearing.
On October 8, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held open record hearings to accept public testimony on three of the
four site-specific, quasi-judicial, proposals to amend the Plan Land Use Map and
the Official Zoning Map (i.e., Robert C. Harper- LUP98-07; Roger Evans -
LUP98-16; and Deborah Hart on behalf of the Baldridge Group - LUP98-31), the
entirety of the legislative items on the final docket (i.e, City of Port Townsend -
LUP98-37), and to begin its deliberations and formulation of findings,
conclusions and recommendations for the advice of the Council.
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On October 15, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held a continuation of the October 8, 1998 open record hearing on
the quasi-judicial, site specific request of the Baldridge Group (i.e., LUP98-31),
and continued its deliberations and .formulation of findings, conclusions and
recommendations for the advice of the Council.
On October 22, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held an open record public hearing on the site specific, quasi-judicial
request of the Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) #1 to amend the
Plan Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Map (LUP98-30), and to complete its
deliberations and formulation of findings, conclusions and recommendations for
the advice of the Council.
On October 26, 1998, and after timely and effective public' notice, the Council and
Planning Commission held a joint public workshop to review and discuss the
findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Planning Commission, in
preparation for the Council's subsequent public hearing on the proposed Plan and
Zoning Code amendments.
On November 2, 1998, and after timely and effective public notice, the Council
held a final open record hearing to accept public testimony on the Planning
Commission's recommendations, and to deliberate upon the testimony
received.
On November 16, 1998, and after timely and effective notice, the Council held a
public meeting to deliberate further upon the testimony received, and to formally
adopt, adopt with modifications, or reject the various findings, conclusions
and recommendations of the Planning Commission.
The Council hereby adopts and incorpOrates by this reference the findings,
conclusions and recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission during
its meeting of October 15, 1998 relating to the minor legislative amendments
which do not necessitate changes to the Plan's Land Use Map or the text, tables,
or Official Zoning Map of Title 17 PTMC. Specifically, the Council finds that the
Planning Commission's findings, conclusions and recommendations regarding the
minor legislative amendments are consistent with the requirements for amending
the Plan set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC, and hereby approves:
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The request by the Port of Port Townsend (the Port) to amend Table IV-1
on page IV-14 of the Land Use Element of the Plan changing the height
limit in the M-II(A) land use designation l~om thirty-five feet (35') to fifo/
feet (50'), consistent with the height limitations contained in Table
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The request by the Port to amend Policy 9.9 on page IV-26 of the Land
Use Element of the Plan to indicate that the restriction to "water-oriented"
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uses is limited to land located within the jurisdiction of the Port Townsend
Shoreline Management Master Program;
The request by the Port to amend the narrative text relating to "State &
Private Ferry Needs" on page VI-8 of the Transportation Element of the
Plan to indicate' that the City advocates improved transit service between
Port Townsend and the Kingston ferry terminal as well as the
establishment of Port Townsend to Seattle ferry service to support tourism
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The request by the Port to amend Goal 2 and Policy 2.3 on page VI-12 of
the Transportation Element of the Plan to recognize the role of the Port in
air and water transportation;
The request by Barbara and Michael Anderson, as modified by the
Planning Commission, tO amend Policy 10.2(e) of the Transportation
Element of the Plan to diminish the City's commitment to establishing a
street utility fund, indicating instead that the City merely intends to
explore the establishment of a such a fund as one potential means for
securing long-term funding sources for transportation improvements;
The request by the Port to add a new sub-paragraph entitled "Endangered
Species Listings" at the end of the "Introduction" section to the Capital
Facilities & Utilities Element of the Plan to acknowledge the potential
implications of future ESA listings and to describe the steps previously
taken by the City to mitigate the impacts of the City's growth and
development on adjacent marine waters; and
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The request by the Port to add a new Policy'3.7 on page VIII-4 of the
Economic Development Element of the Plan to indicate the City's support
for the establishment of the Northwest Maritime Center.
The Council hereby incorporates by this reference the findings, conclusions
and recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission during its meeting of
October 15, 1998 relating to the major legislative proposals requiring
amendments to the goals, policies and/or Land Use Map of the Plan, and/or
amendments to the text, tables and/or Official Zoning Map of Title 17 PTMC.
.The Planning Commission's findings, conclusions and recommendations
regarding the major legislative proposals are adopted, or adopted with
modifications as follows:
The Council adopts with modifications the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve the request by Denny and Lynda LaVigne to
amend the text and tables of Chapter 17.18 PTMC to improve the overall
functioning of the C-II/MU zoning district. More specifically, the Council
adopts the Planning Commission's "Option B," PROVIDED that the
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maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for "commercial-only" projects in the C-
II/MU district is increased fi.om 0.20:1 to 0.25:1 FAR to afford
landowners greater design latitude without sacrificing the goals and
purposes of the C-II/MU district. As modified, and based upon the record
developed before the Planning Commission and Council, the Council finds
that the request is consistent with the requirements for amending the Plan
and Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
The Council unanimously adopts the Planning Commission's
recommendation to deny the request by Phyl Speser to amend Policy
7.14 of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the text and
tables of Chapter 17.16 PTMC to allow small "high-technology"
businesses as a matter of right within all residential districts. Based upon
the record developed before the Planning Commission and Council, the
Council finds that the request is inconsistent with the requirements for
amending the Plan and Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
The Council unanimously adopts the Planning Commission's
recommendation to deny the request by Bernard and Germaine Arthur to
amend Policy 7.14 of the Land Use Element and the Land Use Map of the
Plan, the text and tables of Chapter 17.16 PTMC and the Official Zoning
Map, to create an overlay zone for all R-III zones lying in the Uptown area
of the City to permit selected "low-impact" businesses subject to
conditional use permit approval. Based upon the record developed before
the Planning Commission and City Council, the Council finds that the
request is inconsistent with the requirements for amending the Plan and
Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
The Council unanimously adopts the Planning Commission's
recommendation to deny the request by David Fischer and Malcolm
Dom to amend PoliCY 7.14 of the Land Use Element of the Plan and the
text and tables of Chapter 17.16 PTMC to allow "day spas" within
residential zoning districts. Based upon the record developed before the
Planning Commission and Council, the Council finds that the request is
inconsistent with the requirements for amending the Plan and Zoning
Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
The Council unanimously adopts the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve the request by Robert and Darby Greenway to
amend the narrative text of the Land Use Element of the Plan describing
the R-I and R-II zoning districts, and the text and use table of Chapter
17.16 PTMC, to allow a wider range of agricultural uses outright in the R-
I district, and conditionally in the R-II district. Based upon the record
developed before the Planning Commission and Council, the Council finds
that the request is consistent with the requirements for amending the Plan
and Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
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Although the Council denies the Speser, Fischer/Dom and Arthur requests as set
forth in findings 21(b), (c) and (d), above, the Council nevertheless desires that a
clarifying amendment to Policy 7.6 of the Land Use Element of the Plan be
adopted. The purpose of this clarifying amendment is to commit the City to
reviewing, reconsidering, and if found desirable and necessary, amending the
provisions of Chapter 17.56 PTMC, Home Occupations to allow somewhat more
intense commercial uses in residential areas through the conditional use review
and approval process. The Council desires that the Land Use Committee of the
Council and the Planning Commission begin consideration of this issue at the
earliest possible opportunity, consistent with the limitations of Chapter 20.04
PTMC.
The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by this reference the findings
and conclusions contained in Resolution 98-116, relating to LUP98-07, and
approves the site specific, quasi-judicial, request of Robert C. Harper to amend
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Map to change
the designation and zoning of his property located at 2611 Sims Way fi.om M-
U(A) to C,II. Based upon the record developed before the Planning Commission
and Council, the Council finds that the request is consistent with the requirements
for amending the Plan and Zoning Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
The City Council hereby adopts and incorporates by this reference the findings
and. conclusions contained in Resolution 98-117, relating to LUP98-16, and
· approves the site specific, quasi-judicial, request of Roger Evans to amend Policy
8.11~ of the Land Use Element and the Land Use Map of the. Plan, and
the Official Zoning Map to change the designation and zoning of a 4.16 acre
portion his property abutting the intersection of Sims Way and the unopened
Howard Street right-of-way fi.om M-C and P/OS to C-II. Based upon the record
develOped before the Planning Commission and Council, the Council finds that
the request is consistent with the requirements for amending the Plan and Zoning
Code set forth in Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
Subsequent to the Planning Commission's October 22, 1998 public hearing, the
Council authorized City staffto begin negotiating with Jefferson County Public
Utility District (PUD) #1 regarding the purchase of the property subject to
LUP98-30. Formal Consideration of LUP98-30 was formally postponed by the
Council on November 16, 1998. Preceding the adoption of this ordinance, the
Council adopted Resolution 98- , on December 7, 1998, a resolution
authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with Jefferson County PUD #1
regarding the purchase of land in the City and authorizing the finance director to
issue wan'ants for the purchase of the land in accordance with the agreement.
Accordingly, a decision on the merits of LUP98-30 is unnecessary, and the
application shall be automatically removed fi.om consideration upon execution of
the agreement.
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The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by this reference the findings and
conclusions contained in Resolution 98-118, relating to LUP98-31, and
approves the site specific, quasi-judicial, request of the Baldridge Group to amend
the Plan Land Use Map and the Official Zoning Map to change the designation
and zoning of the "Key City Lanes" property, located at 414 Keamey Street from
C-II/MU to C-II. Based upon the record developed before the Planning
Commission and City Council, the Council finds that the request is consistent
with the requirements for amending the Plan and Zoning Code set forth in
Chapter 20.04 PTMC.
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 16,
1998, the City's SEPA Responsible Official issued a determination of
nonsignificance (DNS) for the legislative amendments adopted herein, which
became final on October 1, 1998. Similarly, each of the site-specific, quasi-
judicial amendments was the subject of more detailed environmental review and
threshold determination, as set forth in City Resolutions Nos. 98-116, 98-117 and
98-118.
The Council finds that the Plan and Zoning Code amendments adopted in this
ordinance are tree 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
(I3)(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 (§36.70A. 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
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.
Based upon the foregoing findings, the Council finds that adoption of the
following amendments to the nan'ative text, goals, policies and Land Use Map of
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the 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.
NOW TItEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend in regular session
assembled does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE NARRATIVE TEXT.
TABLES AND POLICIES OF THE PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN. The narrative text, tables and policies of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan
are hereby amended as set forth in subsections 1.1 through 1.13, below.
SUBSECTION 1.1: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, narrative paragraph entitled
"R-I - Low Density Single-Family" contained on page IV-8, of the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
R-I - Low Density Single-Family: This designation accommodates single-family
residences (including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) at a density of up to 4 dwelling
units per acre (i.e., 10,000 square foot minimum lot size, or approximately 4 dwelling
units within one block of platted land). This land use designation has been applied only
within drainage basins 4a and 4b in the northwestern portion of the City, because of
stormwater-related development constraints. The designation accommodates single-
family development at densities that maintain and promote the "small town" character of
Port Townsend, while ensuring that the 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. The desicmation also~rovides for a wide ran~e~__of a_m/cultural uses.
SUBSECTION 1.2: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, narrative paragraph entitled
"R-II - Medium Density Single-Family" contained on page IV-8, of the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
R-II - Medium Density Single-Family: This designation accommodates single-family
dwellings (including duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes) at a density of up to 8 units per
acre (i.e., 5,000 square foot minimum lot size, or approximately 8 dwelling units within
one block of platted land). The R-II designation corresponds closely to those areas of
town that are currently platted to 8 lots a block, include few development limitations, and
which are in proximity to existing public facilities and services. Selected forms of
aericul'ture are also allowed.
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SUBSECTION 1.3: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, Table IV-l, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE IV-l: LAND USE DESIGNATIONS -SUGGESTED USES, DENSITIES
& BUILDING HEIGHTS*
LAND USE LAND MINIMUM MAXIMUM BUILDING
DESIGNATIONS USES ALLOWED DENSITY DENSITY HEIGHTS
OR LOT (Feet)
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R-I Single-Family Not 4 Dwelling Units 30
Houses, Specified Per
Duplexes, Triplexes Acre; Maximum
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Houses, Specified Units Per
Duplexes, Triplexes Acre
& Fourplexes
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Houses, Units Per
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Townhouses Units Per Acre Units Per Acre
& Apartments
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Residential & Specified Gross Floor Area
Ground Per
Floor 1 Square Foot of
Neighborhood Lot
Commercial
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Residential & Specified Gross
Cffound Floor Area Per
Flool Community 1 Square Foot of
Commercial Lot
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C-I Small Scale Not 1 Square Foot of 35
Neighborhood Specified Gross Floor Area
Retail & · - Per
Professional Offices 3 Square Feet of
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C-II Medium Scale Not 1 Square Foot of 35
Auto Oriented Specified Gross Floor Area
Commercial Uses Per
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C-II(H) Medical Clinics, NOt 1 Square Foot of 35
Nursing Homes Specified Gross Floor Area
Doctor's & Dentist's Per
Offices, & 1 Square Foot of
Pharmacies Lot
C-III Upper Floor Not 3 Square Feet of 50, or as
Residential, Studios Specified Gross Specified by the
& Floor Area Per Port Townsend
Offices; Ground 1 Square Foot of Urban Waterfront
Floor Lot Plan
General Retail
C-IV Large Scale Auto- Not Maximum Lot 45
Oriented Retailing; Specified Coverage of 90%
Shopping Centers
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M/C Small Scale Not, 1 Square Foot of 35
Manufacturing with Specified Gross Floor Area
Associated On-Site Per
Retailing 1 Square Foot of
Lot
M-I Light Not 1 Square Foot of 35
Manufacturing, Specified Gross Floor Area
Processing, Per
Fabrication 1 Square Foot of
& Assembly; Lot
Warehousing &
Storage
M-II(A) Marine-Related Not 1 Square Foot of 3-5 ~___
Uses at Specified Gross Floor Area
The Boat Haven Per
1 Square Foot of
Lot
M-II(Bi' Marine-Related Not 1 Square Foot of 35
T~A..~*.~! USeS at Specified Gross Floor Area
Point Hudson Per
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Uses Specified Gross Floor Area
& Bulk Storage Per
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P/OS Existing City, Not Not Not Applicable
County & Applicable Applicable
State Owned Parks
Recreation Areas
P/OS(A) Potential Not Not Not Applicable
(Overlay Open Space & Applicable Applicable
Designation) Trails
Network;
Residential &
Passive
Recreational
Uses
P/OS(B) Mixed Public Not 1 Square Foot of 35
Facility Specified Gross Floor Area
& Passive per
Recreation 4 Square Feet of
Uses Lot
P-I Schools, Libraries, Not Maximum Lot 50
& SpeCified Coverage of 45%
Government
Buildings
R-PUD Single-Family & Not Varying - Depends Varying -
Multi-Family Specified Upon Base Zoning 'Depending
Residential Density Upon Surrounding
Uses and
Development
Design
MU-PUD Mixed Residential Not Varying - Depends · Varying -
& -Specified Upon Base Zoning Depending
Commercial Density Upon Surrounding.
Uses and
Development
, Design
CM-PUD Mixe~l Commercial Not Varying - Depends Varying -
& Manufacturing Specified Upon Base Zoning Depending
Density Upon Surrounding
Uses and
Development
Design
* This table is intended only to provide information and guidance in the preparation of revisions to the
Zoning Code (i.e., Title 17 PTMC).
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SUBSECTION 1.4: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, Policy 7.6, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Policy 7.6: a.
~Develop performance standards to ensure that home occupations
maintain or enhance the character of existing residential
neighborhoods,: and
Consider establishine a conditional use permit (CUP) reauiremerlt
for other eommereia[uses not permitted outri~eht under the Home
Occupation Code that mi.~ht be made compatible with the orimarv
use and character of residential neighborhoods through the CLIP
review and aooroval orocess.
SUBSECTION 1.5: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, Policy 8.11, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Policy 8.11:
As depicted on the Land Use Map, require a 50 to 100 foot open space
buffer along Sims Way (i.e., S.R. 20) from the City limits to
approximately 300 feet west of Howard Street, and Discovery Road from
the City limits to 7 TM Street, to preserve the forest corridor, and to provide a
visual buffer between the roadway and new residential, commercial, and
manufacturing development.
SUBSECTION 1.6: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, Policy 9.9, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Policy 9.9:
Where re¥,ulated by the Port Townsend Shorelines Master Pro,am. llew
~ port-related manufacturing and commercial uses should be limited to
water-o ente uses ag ......... j .......................
SUBSECTION 1,7: Chapter IV, Land Use Element, Policy 10.2, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Policy 10.2: Establish a community-serving mixed use center designation to be applied
to areas which are in proximity to the City's existing east/west commercial and
transportation corridor (e.g,, both sides of Discovery Road from 7th Street to 12th Street;
and the east side of Keamey Street from ~ Garfield to Franklin Street).
SUBSECTION 1,[1: Chapter VI, Transportation Element, narrative paragraph
entitled "State & Private Ferry Needs" contained on page VI-8, of the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
State & Private Ferry Needs
The City should coordinate with the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) Ferry Division to carry out the recommendations of the Gateway
Development Plan regarding ferry vehicle queuing and vehicle holding. In addition, the
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2 the 1993 WSDOT Report. Efforts to improve ferry and bus schedules are ongoing and
3 should be supported by the City to increase mobility and to decrease the number of single
4 occupancy vehicles arriving at the ferry dock. The Ci~ should also work with WSDOT
5 and Jefferson Transit to develop transit service between Port Townsend and the Kingston
ferry terminal.
The City should coordinate with the Port of Port Townsend to develop a moorage float
and dock facility for passenger ferries and other seasonal cruise boats at the Quincy Street
dock facility. A head tax should be collected on vessels disembarking in Port Townsend.
Revenues collected should be earmarked for pedestrian facility improvements in the
Historic District.
The Ci_ty should advocate the establishment of Port Townsend to Seattle passenger ferry.
service to surmort tourism and economic develor)ment, and should encourage WSDOT to
study the feasibili _ty of direct vehicle ferry service between Seattle and Port Townsend.
SUBSECTION 1.9: Chapter VI, Transportation Element, Goal 2, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Goal 2: To coordinate the planning, construction, and operation of transportation
facilities and programs of Jefferson County, Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) Highways and Ferries Divisions, the Peninsula Regional
Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO), the Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson
Transit, and utility providers.
SUBSECTION 1.10: Chapter VI, Transportation Element, Policy 2.3, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Policy 2.3:
Establish and maintain a joint City-County program for reviewing and
resolving inter-jurisdictional transportation concerns in, or affecting, Port
Townsend's UGA. Include revresentation fi:om Jefferson Transit and the
Port of Port Townsend.
SUBSECTION 1.11: Chapter VI, Transportation Element, Policy 10.2, of the
Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to read as follows:
Policy 10.2:
Secure adequate long-term funding sources for transportation through a
variety of methods. These methods may include, but are not limited to:
a. Encouraging public/private partnerships and/or cost sharing
agreements for financing transportation projects that remedy
existing transportation problems, or that foster economic growth in
Port Townsend (this private sector involvement may include:
TransPortation Demand Management programs, Negotiated
Transportation Agreements and/or small area plans where
developers provide transportation improvements such as integrated
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transit, pedestrian and bicycle connections into new developments,
and mitigation payment systems such as impact fees);
Encouraging the use of local improvement districts (LIDs) by
property owners to .upgrade roads to meet City road standards or
"Benefit Area Improvement District" financing for transportation
improvements where local benefits are clearly identified;
Requiring impact mitigation payments through a concurrency
management system;
Seeking funding from the federal or state sources, such as the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
program, the Transportation Improvement Account (TI.A), and the
Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF);
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provided that:
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oueration and develoument of transuortation
facilities and uro~rams: and
(ii) Policies ~ are established for the allocation of
funds raised by the utility, and that:
~A2 at least 25% of the revenues generated from the
utility sh~ are earmarked for nonmotorized
transportation system improvements;
E~m'"ar~ng mo~es received from street vacations for the purchase
of rights of-way; and
Impact fees that require new development to pay its fair share for
t~ansportation improvements, based on its proportionate share of
SUBSECTION 1.12: Chapter VII, Capital Facilities & Utilities Element, of the
Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to include the follOwing
narrative paragraph entitled "Endangered Species Listings" within the "Introduction"
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Facilities" contained on page VII-3:
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"endangered." Port Townsend has no salmon streams within its City limits, but is
surrounded on three sides by a sensitive marine habitat, and draws its water fi.om rivers
that are si~ificant ~awning Founds. Endangered species listings could have profound
importance, and reemnhasizes, the Citv's, commitment to take utmost care of our natural
~ystems. The City. has already taken important steps, including:
[] Carfital Facilities - The development of a wastewater treatment facility with
second_a_rv treatment, the creation of the Stormwater Utili~ preserving and
enhancing.natural drainage systems, reducing the rate of increase of toxic runoff
related to automobile use~thr~ugh development of a nonmotorized transportation
~ystem. and mana,eement of the drir~king water system with the needs of fish in
mind.
[3 I Regulation - Pas.qa~,e of environmentally sensitive areas reeulations, regulation of
activities through tl~e Shoreline Master Pro,am. implementation of best
management practices for develor~ment under the En,eineering Design Standards
Manual. and adherence to the cor~trolled erowth nrincirfles of the G~IA.
In the future, the City will narticivate actively with other Jurisdictions in the development
and imnlementation ofreeional management frans for nrotection of the listed smecies.
will continue to imr~rove the t>rotection offered by our regulations, and will imnlement
the capital facilities projects called for in this element of the Plan to improve the
wa~tewater, water, and stormwater systems of the City_.
SUBSECTION 1.13: Chapter VIII, Economic Development Element, of the Port
Townsend Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to include a new Policy 3.7 to read as
follows:
PoI|¢y 3.7:
Encourage develonment of a Northwest Maritime Center.
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SECTION 2: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE MAP OF
TI:fE PORT TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Pursuant to the City's
authorlty 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 Map for the City of Port Townsend, which is marked as EXItIBIT A, attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
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1 SECTION 3: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND TABLES OF
2 TITLE 17. ZONING. OF TIlE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. The text
3 and tables of Title 17, Zoning, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code are hereby
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SUBSECTION 3.1: Section 17.08.020, A through D, Chapter 17.08, Definitions,
of the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to include the following
definition of the term "Community supported agriculture," which shall be inserted
following the existing definition of "Community event sign," and before the existing
definition of "Compatible use":
"Community, supported a~m'iculture" means the direct sale of am'icultural., produce
sown on the site to persons who have contracted for periodic pick up or delivery_ of such
r)roduce, excluding sales from a concession stand.
SUBSECTION 3.2: Table 17.16.020, Residential Zoning Districts - Permitted,
Conditional and Prohibited Uses, Chapter 17.16, Residential Zoning Districts, of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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
DISTRICTI -iI APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory dwelling units
Adult family homes
Efficiency dwelling units
Manufactured homes (on
individual lots)
Mobile homes and trailer
homes (on individual lots)
Ch. 17.48 PTMC, "Accessory Dwelling Units"; and
§ 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements." For ADUs in the R-IH zone, the
ADU shall be counted toward the maximum housing
density as provided in § 17.16.030 PTMC.
§ 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
Same as above.
Ch. 17.64 PTMC, "Manufactured and 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 § 17.16.030 PTMC,
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Single-family dwellings
(including duplexes,
triplexes, and fourplexes ..
which meet the base density
requirements of the § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
applicable district) P P P P density requirements."
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
Apartment houses X X P P Ch. 17.36 PTMC, "Multi-Family Residential
Development Standards"; and § 17.16.030 PTMC,
"Residential bulk, dimensional and density
requirements."
Boardinghouses (4 or fewer P P P P Same as above.
roomers) and lodging and
rooming houses (5 or more
roomers)
Congregate Care Facilities X ' C P P Same as above.
Foster homes P P P P Same as above.
Fraternities, sororities and X X C C Same as above.
student cooperatives
Multi-family dwellings X X P P Same as above.
Nursing, rest, or X X P P Same as above.
convalescent homes (3 or
more persons)
"Group Homes" are considered an "essential
public facility" under RCW 36.70A.200; "... their siting
Residential treatment cannot be precluded by development regulations "'
facilities including group and § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional
homes for the disabled C C C C and density requirements."
Townhouses or rowhonses X I X P P Ch. 17.36 PTMC, "Multi-Family Residential
(zero lot lines) Development Standards"; and § 17.16.030 PTMC,
"Residential bulk, dimensional and density
requirements."
COMMERCIAL USES
Bed and breakfast inns C C C C _ § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
Child day care centers, child Ch. 17.52 PTMC, "Day Care Facilities"; and
day care facilities, and § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
preschools C , C C C density 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
§ 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
Tourist homes C C C C § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
densitY requirements."
ACCESSORY USES
AccessOrYaccessorY stmcturesbUildings and P P P P I Requirements." .
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Such containers require a permit and inspection pursuant
to Ch. 16.04 PTMC, "Building and Construction," may
Fuel oil and kerosene .. only be permitted for domestic heating purposes, must
containers be located above ground, and may not exceed 750
P P P P gallons capacity.
Garages, private residential P P P P § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
AGRICULTURAL USES
Barns P C X X § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
Crop or tree farming (no P G E_ X X
retail sales)
U-pick sales of crons _E _ X X All harking shall be off-street
Stables, private and riding P C X X § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
Plant nurseries,'landscaping C C X X Same as above.
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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Concession stands, P GP* X X § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
agricultural or produce -- density requirements"; temporary agricultural or
produce stands are subject to Ch. 17.60 PTMC,
"Temporary Uses." * In the R-H zone. concession
stands are limited to locations frontin~ onto orincioal
arterial, collector, and minor arterial s~reets.
OTHER USES
Stadiums, arenas and C C X X § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
assembly halls -density requirements."
Cemeteries C C X X
Churches C C C C Church buildings must comply with the requirements of
, § 17.16.030 PTMC, "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 § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
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.
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Radio, television and other C C C C Such facilities are allowed in all zoning districts subject
telecommunications towers 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 § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk,
dimensional and density requirements," except as
provided in applicable Federal Communications
Commission rules and regulations; see Ch. 17.78 PTMC.
Satellite dishes and antennae p P P P Satellite dishes and antennae shall meet the requirements
of§ 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional
and density requirements," except as provided in
applicable Federal Communications Commission rules
and regulations; see Ch. 17.78 PTMC.
Schools, colleges (public or C C C X § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
private) density requirements."
Veterinary hospitals C X X X Same as above.
TEMPORARY USES
Contractor offices and P P P P § 17.16.030 PTMC, "Residential bulk, dimensional and
model homes 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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4 uses, Chapter 17.18, Mixed Use Zoning Districts, of the Port Townsend Municipal Code
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8 A. Table 17.18.020 PTMC identifies land uses in the mixed use zoning
9 districts that are permitted outright (P), subject to a conditional use permit (C), or
10 prohibited (X). However, notwithstanding the fact that a use may be permitted outfight,
11 additional permits may be required for certain projects. Uses not specifically identified
12 within Table 17.18.020 PTMC are deemed to be contrary to the interests of the public
13 health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend and shall be prohibited.
14 B. Requirements for the uses identified in Table 17.18.020 PTMC which are
15 contained within other provisions of this title are referenced under the heading
16 "applicable regulations/nOtes," although this should not be construed as comprehensive
17 listing bf all provisions of this title which may apply to any given use. Specifically, the
18 provisions of Chapter 17.72 PTMC, "Off Street Parking and Loading," and Chapter 17.76
19 PTMC, "Signs" shall apply to all uses, even if not noted in Table 17.18.020.
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conditional uses within the applicable zoning district shall be considered conditional and
processed as a minor CLIP (Type II) in accordance with Chapter 20.01 subject to the
approval criteria codified in Chapter 17.84 PTMC.
SUBSECTION 3.4: Table 17.18.030, Mixed Use Zoning Districts - Permitted,
Conditional and Prohibited Uses, Chapter 17.18, Mixed Use Zoning Districts, of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 17.18.020
Mixed Use Zoning Districts - Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses
Key to table:
P = Permitted outright; C = Subject to a conditional use permit; X = Prohibited
DISTRICT C-I(MU) ' H(MU) APPLICABLE REGULATIONS/NOTES
RESIDENTIAL USES (Mixed with other permitted non-residential uses)
Apat huent houses
Boarding houses (4 or
fewer roomers) and
lodging and rooming
houses (5 or more
roomers)
Attached single family
residences (i.e.,
duplexes, ~plexes and
fourplexes)
Multi-family dwellings
Residential treatment
facilities including gxoup
homes for the disabled
Residences above
commercial uses
Detached single-family
residences
Townhouses or
rowhouses (zero lot
lines)
OFFICE USES
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§ 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
requirements"; and Ch. 17.36 PTMC, "Multifamily
Residential Development Standards."
Same as above.
§ 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
requirements."
Same as above.
"Group Homes" are considered an "essential public facility
under RCW 36.70A.200; "... their siting cannot be precluded
by development regulations.... "; and § 17.18.030 PTMC,
"Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density requirements."
The Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan identifies, this as the
preferred form of development within Mixed Use Zoning
Districts.
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P P § 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
requirements"; and Ch. 17.36 PTMC, "Multifamily
Residential Development Standards."
Banks
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I§ 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
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Key to table:
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Business Services P P Same as above
Financial institutions X P Same as above.
Offices, business and P P Same as above.
professional
Offices, government C C Same as above.
Offices, medical P P Same as above.
Veterinary hospitals C C Same as above.
t~g-T-Atg C~)~I~TJ~L USES
Antique and ~iff sales X _ Same as above.
Apparel and accessory X P Same as above.
stores
Art galleries X _ Same as above.
Building materials, X P Same as above.
garden and farm supplies
stores
Convenience stores, X C Same as above.
Confectionaries P P Same as above.
Custom, art and craft P P Same as above.
work
Education and music X ~_ Same as above.
studio
Food stores and grocery P P Same,as above. '
stores
General merchandise P P Same as above.
stores
Micro breweries C C § 17-.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
requirements." The manufacturing component within any
micro brewery located w/thin a mixed use zoning district must
be subordinate and accessory to a primary retail use.
Office supplies and X~ __. ~ 17.18.030 PTMC. "Mixed use bulk. dimensional and density
equipment ~quirements."
Other food services X P Same as above.
Pharmacies and medical P P ~~ ~'~, ..~.wv ~Q n~t~ P2D.~C,''~s;v~'~...~..~ .... -~. ~...,,.~_~., .u .... ~, ~.~ .~;,..
supply stores ~ ~ame as above.
Restaurants (excluding P P Same as above.
those with drive-in or
drive-through service)
Specialty stores P P Same as above.
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Catering establishments X P Same as above.
Massaee clinic or center X P Same as above.
Health clubs, dance P P Same as above.
studios, martial arts
studios
Laundromats and P P Same as above.
laundry services
Personal services P P Same as above.
'Printing, commercial P P Same as above.
Servicing of personal P P Same as above.
apparel and equipment
Small aorfiiance reoair X P Same as above.
shoos
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory buildings and. P P Same as above.
accessory structures
Satellite dishes and P P Same as above.
antennae
TEMPORARY USES
Chris,as tree sales P. P Ch. 17.60 PTMC, "Temporary Uses."
Contractor offices and P P Same as above.
model homes
Outdoor art and craft P P Same as above.
shows
Retail or service P P Same 'as above.
activities conducted out
of temporary structures
and/or trailers
Rummage or other P P same as above.
outdoor sales
Sidewalk and parking lot P P Same as above.
sales
Yard or garage sales P \ P Same as above.
OTHER USES
133~Eli~g.a~ X ~_ Same as above.
Child day care centers, P P Ch. 17.52 PTMC, "Day Care Facilities"; and § 17.18.030
child day care facilities, PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
and preschools requirements."
Community clubhouses P P § 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
requirements."
Churches X X
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Home occupations P P § 17.58 PTMC, "Home Occupations."
Public facilities C C Section 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and
density requirements."
Sheltered transit stops P P Sheltered transit stops may be required as a condition of
development approval for projects which exceed the SEPA
categorical exemption thresholds of WAC 197-11-305.
Schools C C Chapter 1820 PTMC, "Binding Site Plans"; and Section
17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and density
requirements."
Radio, television and C C Such facilities are allowed in all zoning districts s. ubject to
other Section 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use bulk, dimensional and
telecommunications density requirements," and the conditional use permit
towers requirements of Chapter 17.84 PTMC; however, such
facilities are prohibited within the limits of the Port Townsend
National Register Historic District, except as provided in
applicable Federal Communications Commission rules and
regulations; see Ch. 17.78 PTMC.
Satellite dishes and P P Satellite dishes and antennae shall meet the requirements of
antennae § 17.18.030 PTMC, "Mixed use, bulk, dimensional and
density requirements," except as provided in applicable
Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations;
see Ch. 17.78 PTMC.
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SUBSECTION 3.5.: Section 17.18.030, Bulk, dimensional and density
requirements, Chapter 17.18, Mixed Use Zoning Districts, of the Port Townsend
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.18.030 Bulk, dimensional and density requirements.
A. The standards contained in Table 17.18.030 apply to all mixed use zoning
districts, and shall be determined to be minimum requirements, unless stated as maximum
by this title.
B. Application of Building Frontage and Clear Ceiling Height Requirements.
All structures located within the C-I(MU) ~ zoning districts shall comply with
the building frontage requirements of Table 17.18.030. However, in order to allow a
horizontal as well as a vertical mixture of commercial and residential uses, only those
structures or portions of structures constructed to satisfy the minimum commercial
building frontage requirements of Table 17.18.030 shall comply with the minimum clear
ceiling height requirements set forth in the table.
C. Open Space Requirement. Projects located within one-quarter mile, street
distande, from any P/OS(A) or P/OS(B) zoning district shall be exempt from the
minimum open space requirements established in Table 17.18.030. Additionally, the
open space requirements in Table 17.18.030 may take the form of urban open space, as
defined in Chapter 17.08 PTMC.
D. Setbacks and Minimum Yard Requirements. Notwithstanding any other
ordinance or provision of this title, all setbacks (yard requirements) shall be measured
from the lot line to the building line, as defined in Chapter 17.08 PTMC; provided,
however, that the roof or eaves of a roof of a building may extend beyond the building
line a maximum distance of two feet into the applicable minimum yard area.
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E. Construction and Permits. From and after the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this section, no building permit shall be issued and no building shall
be constructed on any tract, lot or site in the city unless the building is situated on such
tract, lot or site in conformance with the requirements of this title and any other
applicable provision of law.
SUBSECTION 3.6: Table 17.18.030, Mixed Use Zoning Districts - Bulk,
Dimensional and Density Requirements, Chapter 17.18, Mixed Use Zoning Districts, of
the Port Townsend Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 17.18.030
Mixed Use Zoning Districts - Bulk, Dimensional and Density Requirements
DISTRICT
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
C-I/MU
5,000 sf
5,000 sf
MINIMUM FRONT YARD None None
SETBACKS
None None
MAXIMUM FRONT YARD.
SETBACKS
MINIMUM REAR YARD
SETBACKS
MINIMUM SIDE YARD
SETBACKS
MINIMUM NUMBER OF
STORIES
(in any principal building)
None except: 20' if abutting an R-I,
R-II zoning district; 5' if abutting an
R-III or R-IV zoning district.
None except: 10' if abutting an R-I or
R-H zoning district; 5' if abutting an
R-IH or R-IV zoning district.
35'
MAXIMUM BUILDING
HEIGHT
MINIMUM GROUND FLOOR 10' 10'
CLEAR CEILING HEIGHT
MINIMUM BUILDING
FRONTAGE ALONG
ABUTTING PUBLIC R-O-Ws
MINIMUM GROUND FLOOR
NONRESIDENTIAL
BUILDING FRONTAGE
ALONG ABUTI~G PUBLIC
R-O-Ws (Except as provided in
§ 17.18.020(C) PTMC)
40' or 70% of front lot width,
whichever is greater
70% of overall building frontage
None except: 20' if abutting an R-I,
R-II, zoning district; 5' if abutting an
R-III, or R-IV zoning district
None except: 10' if abutting an R-I or
R-II zoning district; 5' if abutting an
R-III, or R-IV zoning district
45' except: ~ 2 stories, up to 35'
within 100' of an abutting R-I or R-II
district, or b) 35' ffthe development
has no residential use comoonent
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MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
RATIO
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
ANY INDIVIDUAL
COMMERCIAL USE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
COMMERCIAL FLOOR
SPACE
(in any one structure)
MAXIMUM HOUSING
DENSITY
(units per 40,000 square foot
area)
MINIMUM AVERAGE
HOUSING DENSITY
(units per 40,000 square foot
area)
MINIMUM OPEN SPACE
2 sfofgross floor area per 1 sfoflot
5,000 sf
30,000 sf
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(2,500 sfoflot area per unit)
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(not more than 4,444 sfoflot area
per unit)
10% of total gross floor area
2 cf cf greet ricer ~ca per !
All-commercial developments (i,c,
no residential component): 0.25 sfof
~oss floor area ocr 1 sf of lot area
Mixed-commercial/residential
develonments: A base floor area ratio
of 0.25 sf of gross floor area per 1 sf
of lot area. rfl~us a bonus of 1 sf of
~ross floor area of non-residential
{or each 1 sfofresidential use. up to a
maximum floor area ratio of 3 sfof
~oss floor area per 1 sf of lot area for
the oroiect as a Whole
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10% of total gross floor area
SECTION 4: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO TI-[E OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP ADOPTED PURSUANT TO TITLE 17, ZONING. SECTION 17.12.030, OF
THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE. 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 Zoning Map for the City
of Port Townsend, whichis marked as EXHIBIT B, 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.
SECTION 5: TRANSMITTAL TO DCTED. The City Clerk shall transmit a copy of
this Ordinance to the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development (DCTED) within ten (10) days of adoption of this ordinance.
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1 SECTION 6: PREPARATION OF REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2 COPIES. Copies of a Revised Port Townsend Comprehcr~siv¢ Plan, incorporating the
3 changes to the plan narrative, tables, policies, and Land Use Map set forth in this
4 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 nay 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.
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 7th day of
December, 1998.
McCulloch, Mayor
Approved as to form: ~ ~
· ~ L. l~lc~ahan, City Attomey
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First reading: December 7, 1998
Second reading: December 7, 1998 -
Third reading: December 7, 1998
Transmitted to DCTED: December 17, 1998
Passage: December 7, I998
.?ublication: December 9, 1998
Effective: December 14, 1998
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