ORD 2368 ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 18 . 05 of the
Camas Municipal Code by revising the designation
of zoning districts and adding an R- 5 Residential
5000 Zone .
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
I .
Chapter 18 . 05 of the Camas Municipal Code is amended as set forth in Exhibit "A "
attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein .
II .
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication
according to law .
PASSED by the council and APPROVED by the Mayor this day of February , 2004 .
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SIGNED :
Mayor
ATTEST . !
Clerk
APPROVE to form :,
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Chapter 18 . 05 ZONING MAP AND DISTRICTS
Sections .
18 . 05 . 010 Zoning maps adopted .
18 . 05 . 020 Districts designated .
18 . 05 . 030 Boundary determination .
18 . 05 . 040 Residential and Multifamily zones .
18 . 05 . 050 Commercial , Industrial and High Technology zones .
18 . 05 . 060 Overlay zones/special planning areas
18 . 05 . 010 Zoning maps adopted .
This code shall consist of the text titled , the " City of Camas Zoning Code , " and that certain map
or books of maps identified by the approving signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk, and marked
and designated as " The Map ( s ) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Camas , Washington 2001
which map or book is placed on file in the offices of the City Clerk, County Auditor, and other
City departments . The code , and each and all of its terms and map details , is to be and interpreted
in light of the context of the book of maps in relationship to the comprehensive plan . In any
conflict between the map ( s ) and the text of this code , the text of the code shall prevail .
Amendments to the zoning map may be made persuant to CMC 18 . 53 .
18 . 05 . 020 Districts designated .
For the purpose of the code , the City is divided into zoning districts designated as follows :
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Residential -20 , 000 R-20 Single Family Low
Residential 45 , 000 R= 15 Single Family Low
Residential 42 , 000 R42 Single Family Medium
Residential 40 , 000 R40 Single Family Medium
Residential - 7 , 500 R- 7 . 5 Single Family Medium
Residential - 6 , 000 R- 6 Single Family High
Residential - 5 , 000 R- 5 Single Family High
Multifamily - 10 MF4 0 Multifamily Low
Multifamily - 18 MF4 8 Multifamily High
Multifamily -24 MF -24 Multifamily High
Neighborhood Commercial NC Commercial
Community Commercial CC Commercial
Regional Commercial RC Commercial
Downtown Commercial DC Commercial
Light Industrial LI Industrial
Light Industrial/ Business Park LIMP Light Industrial/Business Park
Heavy Industrial HI Industrial
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18 . 05 . 030 Boundary determination .
Unless otherwise specified or shown on the zoning map , district boundaries are lot lines or the
centerlines of streets , alleys , railroad and other rights - of-way ;
A . Where boundaries are other than lot lines or centerlines of streets , alleys , railroad and
other rights - of-way, they shall be determined by dimensions shown on the zoning map ;
Be Where actual streets or other features on the ground vary from those shown on the zoning
map interpretations or adjustments shall be made by the Planning Commission ;
C . Where a district boundary line , as shown on the zoning map , divides a lot in single
ownership at the time of passage of the code , the zoning district classification that has
been applied to the greater than 50 % of said lot shall apply .
18 . 05 . 040 Residential and Multifamily Zones .
Residential (R) and multifamily (MF) zones implement the goals and values expressed in the,
Comprehensive Plan . The goals for housing in Camas are to preserve the character of
established residential neighborhoods and to provide an adequate supply of affordable and
attainable housing for citizens in various economic and age groups .
R- 20 Residential - 20 , 000
This zone is intended to ensure that the rural character of certain portions of the City is
maintained . Residential development is expected to consist of large custom single family
dwellings on uniquely configured lots which are designed to be sensitive to topographic and
environmental considerations . The average lot size is 20 , 000 square feet at densities of 1 -2
dwellings per acre .
R45 Residential 45 , 000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with a minimum density of 2 - 3 dwellings per
acre . This zone will permit the rural character of a number of existing neighborhoods to be
maintained . The average lot size is 15 , 000 square feet .
R42 Residential 42 , 000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with densities of 34 dwelling units per acre .
This zone is designated for areas with steep topography for - greater flexibility in site layout , and
where potential hazards do not exist . The average lot size is 12 , 000 square feet .
R40 Residential 40 , 000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with densities of 4 - 5 dwellings per acre . This
zone is intended to be zoned near low density residential districts , and where potential natural
hazards do not exist . The average lot size is 10 , 000 square feet .
R4 . 5 Residential 4 , 500
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with densities of 5 - 6 dwellings per acre . This
zone should have less slope than lower density zones and be adjacent to existing high density
residential districts . The average lot size is 7 , 500 square feet .
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R- 6 Residential - 6 , 000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with densities of 6 - 7 dwellings per acre . The
%MOslope of property is less than other lower density residential zones . This zone serves a transition
to multi - family or commercial zones . The average lot size is 6 , 000 square feet .
R- 5 Residential —5 , 000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings , either attached or detached , with densities of up
to 8 . 5 dwellings per acre . The slope of property is less than other medium density residential
zones . Like the R- 6 district , this zone serves as a transition to multi - family or commercial zones .
The average lot size is 5 , 000 square feet
MF40 Multi- family Residential - 10
This zone provides for a diversity of attached dwellings such as duplexes , triplexes , fourplexes ,
rowhouses and apartment complexes with a density of up to 10 units per acre .
It is desireable for this zone to be adjacent to parks and multi -modal transportation systems . This
zone can also serve as a transition between commercial and residential zones .
MF48 Multi- family Residential - 18
This zone is intended to provide for attached dwellings such as duplexes , triplexes , fourplexes ,
rowhouses , and apartment complexes with a density of 18 units per acre . It is desireable for this
zone to be adjacent to parks and multi -modal transportation systems . This zone also serves as a
transition between commercial and residential zones .
MF - 24 Multi- family Residential - 24
This zone is intended to provide for an attached dwellings such as duplexes , triplexes , fourplexes ,
rowhouses , and apartment complexes with a density of 24 units per acre . It is desireable for this
zone to be adjacent to parks and multi -modal transportation systems . This zone also serves as
transition between commercial and residential zones .
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18 . 05 . 050 Commercial, Industrial and High Technology zones .
The purpose of the commercial , industrial and high technology zones are to provide services and
employment primarily to residents . These areas are zoned according to the services they provide ,
as a result , each zone has different characteristics as summarized below .
NC Neighborhood Commercial
This zone provides for the dayAo - day needs of the immediate neighborhood . This zone is
intended to be small , but fairly numerous throughout the City . Convenience goods ( e . g . , food,
drugs , and sundries ) , along with personal services ( e . g . , dry cleaning , barbershop or beauty shop ) ,
are common goods and services offered .
CC Community Commercial
This zone provides for the goods and services of longer-term consumption , and tend to be higher-
priced items than the Neighborhood Commercial zone district . Typical goods include clothing ,
hardware , and appliance sales . Some professional services are offered , e . g . , real estate office , or
bank . Eating and drinking establishments may also be provided . This zone tends to vary in size ,
but is larger than the Neighborhood Commercial zone .
RC Regional Commercial
This zone provides apparel , home furnishings , and general merchandise in depth and variety , as
well as providing services for food clusters and some recreational activities . Regional
Commercial is the largest of the commercial zones and is designed to serve the region or a
significant portion of the region ' s population .
DC Downtown Commercial
This zone is designated as a large Community Commercial area , providing a large range of goods
and services . This area is designed to promote commercial diversification to serve the immediate
residential and office uses in the surrounding areas . Compact development is encouraged that is
supportive of transit and pedestrian travel , through higher building heights and floor area ratios
than those found in other Commercial districts .
LI Light Industrial
This zone provides for uses that are more compatible with commercial , residential or multi - family
uses . Typical uses in this zone include , assembly and manufacturing of electronic and precision
instruments . More intensive industry , e . g . , metal fabrication , is excluded .
LI/BP Light Industrial/Business Park
This zone provides for uses such as , offices related to industrial usage , research and development,
limited commercial , and associated warehousing uses , including the provision of employee
recreation .opportunities . Development in campus -like setting with generous landscaping , well
designed buildings and near major traffic corridors is anticipated .
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HI Heavy Industrial
This zone provides for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing uses . Types of activities in
this zone include , assembly , manufacturing , fabrication , processing , bulk handling and storage ,
research facilities , associated warehousing and heavy trucking .
18 . 05 . 060 Overlay zones/ Special Planning Areas
Overlay zones implement the goals and values expressed in the Comprehensive Plan or Special
Planning Areas such as the North Dwyer Creek Master Plan . Uses within this area may be
subject to standards which deviate from those in the primary zone .
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