ORD 2295ORDINANCE NO. ,? J-?~
AN ORDINANCE amending provisions of the Camas Municipal
Code relating to general provisions, definitions, zoning map and
districts, use authorization, density and development, parking,
signs, supplemental development standards, North Dwyer Creek
residential overlay and planned industrial development overlays,
light industriallbusiness park, row houses, accessory dwelling
units, manufactured home parks, sensitive areas and open space,
adult entertainment, and landscaping.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "General Provisions". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section II
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Definitions". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and by
this reference incorporated herein.
Section III
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Zoning Map and Districts". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "C" and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section IV
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Use Authorization". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "D"
and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section V
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Density and Development". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "E" and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section VI
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Ca.1!las Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Parking". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "F" and by this
reference incorporated herein.
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Section VII
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Signs". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "G" and by this
reference incorporated herein.
Section VIII
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Supplemental Development Standards". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "H" and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section IX
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "North Dwyer Creek Residential Overlay and Planned Industrial Development
Overlays". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "I" and by this reference
incorporated herein.
Section X
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Light IndustriaVBusiness Park". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "J" and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section XI
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Row Houses". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "K" and by
this reference incorporated herein.
Section XII
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "L" and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section XIII
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Manufactured Horne Parks". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "M" and by this reference incorporated herein.
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Section XIV
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Sensitive Areas and Open Space". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit "N" and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section XV
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Adult Entertainment". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "0"
and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section XVI
There is hereby added to Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter to be
entitled "Landscaping". Such Chapter shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "P" and by
this reference incorporated herein.
Section XVII
The following Chapters of the Camas Municipal Code are hereby repealed: 18.04-
General Provisions; 18.08 -Definitions, Standards and Interpretation; 18.12 -Administration;
18.16 -Zoning Map and Districts; 18.24 -Rl Single-Family District; 18.32 -MF Multi-Family
Districts; 18.40 -Cl Commercial Districts; 18.44 -C2 Commercial Districts; 18.48 -C3
Commercial Districts; 18.52 -LI/CT Light Industrial/Commercial Districts; 18.54 -LIIBP Light
IndustriallBusiness Park Districts; 18.56 -CC Core Commercial Districts; 18.60 -MI
Manufacturing Districts; 18.61 -Interim Regulations to Identify and Protect Environmentally
Sensitive Areas; 18.62 -Overlay Zone Containing Interim Regulations to Identify and Protect
Environmentally Sensitive Areas; 18.63 -Special Provisions and Uses; 18.64 -General Use Area
and Bulk Regulations; 18.67 -Housing for People with Functional Disabilities; 18.68 -Off-
Street Parking and Loading; 18.78 -Adult Entertainment Business Permitted Zones; 18.84 -
Amendments; 18.80 -Enforcement; and 12.16 -Signs and Awnings.
Section XVIII
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five (5) days from and after its pUblication
according to law.
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PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayo
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Chapter 18.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
18.01.010
18.01.020
18.01.030
18.01.040
18.01.050
18.01.010 Title.
Title.
Purpose.
Standards designated.
Interpretation.
Severability.
The ordinance codified in this title shall be known and cited as the "Zoning Code of
the City of Camas."
18.01.020 Purpose.
The purposes of this code are: to implement the Comprehensive Plan for the City; to
encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of
property; to aid in rendering of fire and police protection; to provide adequate open
space for light and air; to lessen the congestion on streets; to give an orderly growth
to the City; to prevent undue concentration of population; to improve the City's
appearance; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities and facilities
such as water, sewerage, and electrical distribution system, transportation, schools,
parks, and other public requirements; and in general to promote public health safety
and general welfare.
Since the public health, safety and general welfare is superior to the interests and
pecuniary gains of the individual, this code may limit the use of property and prevent
its most profitable gain. If some reasonable use of property is allowed by this code
and the effect is not confiscatory, the City is exercising a proper use of police power.
18.01.030 Standards designated.
The standards established by this code are determined to be the minimum
requirements in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare.
18.01.040 Interpretation.
Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this code upon the use of land or
building or upon the size, location, coverage or height of buildings are either more
restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other
provisions of this code or of any ordinance, resolution or regulation, the provisions
which are more restrictive shall govern.
18.01.050 Severability.
The provisions of this code are declared to be severable. If any section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this code is adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
code.
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18.01 General Provisions Exhibit "A"
Chapter 18.03 DEFINITIONS
Sections:
18.03.010
18.03.020
18.03.030
Purpose.
Interpretation of terms.
Definitions.
18.03.010 Purpose.
18.03
The purpose of the definitions chapter is to carry out the intent of the City's
zoning regulations. The terms defined in this chapter are the minimum
necessary to resolve questions of interpretation. Terms not defined shall hold
their common and generally accepted meaning, unless specifically defined
otherwise in this code.
18.03.020 Interpretation of terms.
A. Terms in this Title that are not defined in this chapter hold their common
and accepted meaning.
B. The following Terms shall be interpreted as follows:
1. Words used in the present tense include the future;
2. The plural includes the singular and vice-versa;
3. The words "will" and "shall" are mandatory;
4. The word "may" indicates that discretion is allowed;
5. The word "used" includes designed, intended, or arranged to be used;
6. The masculine gender includes the feminine and vice-versa;
7. The word "person" may be taken for persons;
8. The word "building" includes a portion of a building or a portion of the
lot on which it stands;
9. Distances shall be measured horizontally unless otherwise specified;
10. The word "occupied" includes designed or intended to be used.
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Exhibit "8"
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18.03
Definitions Index:
I Land uses
1. Adult entertainment facilities.
2. Adult family home.
3. Animal kennel.
4. Antique shop.
5. Appliance sales and service.
6. Assisted living.
7. Automobile repair (garage).
8. Automobile sales, new or used.
9. Automobile service station.
10. Automobile wrecking.
11. Bakery (wholesale).
12. Bakery (retail).
13. Bar.
14. Bed and breakfast inn.
15. Boat sales, repair, rental.
16. Book, stationary, art supply store.
17. Brew Pub.
18. Building, hardware and garden supply store.
19. Bus station.
20. Child care.
21. Church.
22. Clinic.
23. Community center.
24. Convenience store.
25. Convention center.
26. Day-care
27. Delicatessen (deli).
28. Drug store.
29. Fitness center/ sports club.
30. Florist shop.
31. Funeral home.
32. Furniture store.
33. Golf course.
34. Grocery, large scale.
35. Grocery, small scale.
36. Grocery, neighborhood.
37. Hardware store.
38. Hazardous waste storage.
39. Hazardous waste treatment and storage facility, off-site.
40. Hazardous waste treatment and storage facility, on-site.
41. Hazardous waste treatment.
42. Hazardous waste.
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Exhibit "8"
43. Home occupation.
44. Hospital.
45. Hotel.
46. Junkyard.
47. Kennel commercial/boarding.
48. Laundry, self serve.
49. Laundry/dry cleaning (commercial).
50. Laundry/dry cleaning (retail)
51. Meeting Facility.
52. Mini storage facility.
53. Motel.
54. Newspaper printing plant.
55. Nursery, plant
56. Nursing, rest or convalescent home.
57. Office supply store.
58. Pet shop.
59. Pharmacy.
60. Photographic and electronic stores.
61. Print shop.
62. Public agency.
63. Professionaloffice(s).
64. Recreational vehicle (RV) park.
65. Recycling center.
66. Recycling collection point.
67. Recycling plant.
68. Residential care facility.
69. Restaurant, fast food.
70. Restaurant.
71. Roadside produce stand.
72. Second-hand/ consignment store.
73. Social Gathering Hall
74. Tavern.
75. Use.
76. Veterinarian clinic.
77. Veterinarian hospital.
78. Video rental store.
79. Warehouse, bulk retail.
80. Warehouse, wholesale and distribution.
II Buildings and associated terms.
1. Accessory dwelling unit.
2. Accessory structure or use.
3. Accessory structure, attached.
4. Apartment house.
5. Basement.
6. Breezeway.
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Exhibit "8"
7. Building height.
8. Building line.
9. Building.
10. Driveway.
11. Dwelling unit.
12. Dwelling, accessory unit.
13. Dwelling, condominium.
14. Dwelling, duplex, or dwelling, two-family.
15. Dwelling, single family attached.
16. Dwelling, single family.
17. Floor area.
19. Garage, private.
20. Garage, public.
21. Guest house.
22. Height of building.
23. Nonconforming building or use.
24. Rowhouses.
25. Story, first.
26. Story, half.
27. Story.
28. Structural alteration.
29. Structure.
30. UBC
III Lot and yard definitions
1. Established grade.
2. Grade (adjacent ground elevation).
3. Gross area.
4. Lot area.
5. Lot line, front.
6. Lot line, rear.
7. Lot line, side.
8. Lot width.
9. Lot, corner.
10. Lot, coverage.
11. Lot, depth.
12. Lot, interior.
13. Lot, line.
14. Lot, through.
15. Lot.
16. Yard, front.
17. Yard, rear.
18. Yard, side.
19. Yard.
20. Vision clearance area.
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Exhibit "B"
18.03
IV Public Facilities
1. Alley.
2. Facility, essential public.
3. Facility, public.
4. Street.
5. Utility facilities, minor.
V Manufactured homes
1. Designated manufactured home.
2. Factory built housing.
3. Manufactured home.
4. Manufactured home park.
5. Mobile home.
6. Modular home.
VI Titles and Terms
1. Adult family home.
2. Annexation.
3. City.
4. Commission.
5. Comprehensive Plan.
6. Council.
7. Court.
8. Family.
9. Homeowner's Association.
10. People with functional disabilities.
11. Supported living arrangement.
VII Planned Developments
For related definitions see Section 18.23.020 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.23
"Planned Residential Developments".
VII Sensitive Areas And Open Space
For related definitions see Section 18.31.040 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.31
"Sensitive Areas and Open Space".
IX Shorelines
For related definitions see Section 18.33.030 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.33
"Shorelines" .
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Exhibit "B"
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Signs
For related definitions see Section 18.15.030 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.15
"Signs".
XI Telecommunications
For related definitions see Section 18.35.020 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.35
"Telecommunication Ordinance."
XII Wireless
For related definitions see Section 18.36.020 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.35
"Telecommunication Ordinance".
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Exhibit "B"
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18.03.030 Definitions.
Land Uses
Adult entertainment facility. Any adult bookstore, adult massage parlor,
adult movie theater, adult retail store, adult sauna, adult video store, live adult
entertainment establishment, or any combination of the above.
Adult family home. The regular family abode of a person or persons who
are providing personal care, room and board to more than one but not more
than four adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person or
persons providing the services; except that a maximum of six adults may be
permitted if the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
determines that the home and the provider are capable of meeting standards
and qualifications provided for by law. Adult family homes are a permitted
use in all areas zoned for residential use.
Animal kennel. See "Kennel."
Antique shop. An establishment engaged in the sale of collectibles, relics or
objects of an earlier period than the present.
Appliance sales and incidental service. An establishment engaged in the
sale and repair of household or office tools or devices operated by gas or
electric current. Such tools or devices may include stoves, fans, refrigerators,
etc.
Assisted living. Any group residential program that provides personal care
and support services to people who need help with daily living activities as a
result of physical or cognitive disability. Assisted living communities usually
offer help with bathing, dressing, meals, and housekeeping. The amount of
help provided depends on individual needs, however, full time (24 hours a
day) care is not needed. Assisted living communities go by a variety of
names: adult homes, personal care homes, retirement residences, etc.
Automobile repair garage. A building designed and used for the storage,
care repair, or refinishing of motor vehicles including both minor and major
mechanical overhauling, paint, and body work.
Automobile sales, new or used. An establishment that provides for the sale
of motorized vehicles as its primary use.
Automobile service station. Any premises used primarily for supplying
motor fuel, oil, minor serving, excluding body and fender repair, and for sale
of accessories as a secondary service for automobiles at retail direct to the
customer.
Automobile wrecking. The dismantling or wrecking of used motor vehicles
or trailers, or the storage, sale or dumping of dismantled, partially dismantled,
obsolete or wrecked vehicles or their parts when screened from view from a
public roadway and adjoining properties.
Bakery (wholesale). An establishment where breads, cakes, pies, pastries,
etc. are baked or produced primarily for wholesale rather than retail sale.
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Exhibit "B"
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Bakery (retail). An establishment where the majority of retail sale is of
products such as breads, cakes, pies, pastries, etc., which are baked or
produced and for sale to the general public.
Bar. See "Tavern."
Bed and breakfast inn. A dwelling or portion thereof, where short-term
lodging rooms and meals are provided. The operator of the inn shall live on
the premises or in adjacent premises. A bed and breakfast which includes six
or more guest rooms shall be classified and defined as a hotel.
Boat sales, repair, and rental. A business primarily engaged in sales, repair
and/ or rental of new and used motorboats, sailboats, and other watercraft.
Also includes businesses primarily engaged in the sale of supplies for
boating.
Book, stationary, and art supply store. An establishment engaged in the
retail sale of books and magazines, stationery, record and tapes, video and
art supplies, including uses.
Brew Pub. See "Tavern".
Building and hardware and garden supply store. An establishment
engaged in selling lumber and other building materials such as paint, glass,
wallpaper, tools, seeds and fertilizer.
Bus station. An establishment for the storage, dispatching, repair and
maintenance of coaches and vehicles of a transit system.
Child care. See "day care."
Church. A permanently located building commonly used for religious
worship, fully enclosed with walls and roof. A memorial chapel is similar to a
church, with the exception that no funeral home activities, such as embalming
or casket display are permitted.
Clinic. A building or portion of a building containing offices and facilities for
providing medical, dental and psychiatric services for outpatients only.
Community center. A facility owned and operated by a public agency or
non-profit corporation; provided, that the principal use of the facility is for
public assistance, recreation, community improvement, or public assembly.
Convenience store. See Grocery, neighborhood.
Convention center. An establishment developed primarily as a meeting
facility; including facilities for recreation and related activities provided for
convention participants, excluding overnight lodging.
Day-care center. A state licensed entity regularly providing care for 13 or
more children for periods of less than 24 hours. A day-care center is not
located in a private family residence unless the portion of the residence to
which the children have access is used exclusively for the children during the
hours the center is open or is separate from the usual quarters of the family.
Day-care, family home. An entity regularly providing care during part of the
24 hour day to six or fewer children in the family abode of the person(s) under
whose direction the children are placed; or, A state licensed entity regularly
providing care during part of the 24 hour day to between 6 and twelve
children in the family abode of the person(s) under whose direction the
children are placed.
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Exhibit "8"
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Day-care, mini-center. A_state licensed entity providing care during part of
the 24 hour day period for 12 or fewer children in a facility other than the
family abode of the person or persons under whose direct care the children
are placed, or for the care of seven through twelve children in the family
abode of such person or persons.
Delicatessen (Deli). Retail food stores selling ready-to-eat food products
such as cooked meats, prepared salads or other specialty food items. This
definition includes seafood, health food and other specialty foods.
Drug store. An establishment engaged in the retail sale of prescription
drugs, nonprescription medicines, cosmetics, and related supplies.
Fitness center/sports club. An establishment engaged in operating
physical fitness facilities, sports and recreation clubs.
Florist shop. Establishments engaged in the retail sale of flowers and
plants.
Food delivery business. A business in which food is primarily prepared and
sold from a vehicle rather than a site specific building. Restaurants or fast
food restaurants with a fixed authorized location are not included in this
definition.
Funeral home. Building where services and/or ceremonies are held in
conjunction with human burial or cremation. Crematories may be an
accessory use to a funeral home.
Furniture store. Establishments engaged in the retail sale of household
furniture and furnishings for the home.
Golf course. A recreational facility, under public or private ownership,
designed and developed for uses including, but not limited to, a golf course,
driving range, putt putt golf, and other auxiliary facilities such as a pro shop,
caddy shack building, restaurant, meeting rooms, and storage facilities.
Grocery, large scale. A retail business enclosed within a structure greater
than 30,000 square feet with the majority of sales relating to food for the
consumption off-premises.
Grocery, small scale. A retail business enclosed within a structure between
6,000 square feet and 30,000 square feet with the majority of sales relating to
food for the consumption off-premises
Grocery, neighborhood. A retail business enclosed within a structure less
than 6,000 square feet with the majority of sales relating to food and
associated items. Limited outdoor storage may be permitted; provided it
complies with screening requirements. Where outdoor storage occurs, the
use shall be defined as a small scale grocery.
Hardware store. See "building, hardware and garden supply store."
Hazardous waste storage. The holding of dangerous waste for a temporary
period, as regulated by state dangerous waste regulations, Chapter 173-303,
Washington Administrative Code.
Hazardous waste treatment and storage facility, off site. Treatment and
storage facilities of hazardous wastes generated on properties other than
those on which the off-site facility is located.
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Exhibit "B"
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Hazardous waste treatment and storage facility, on site. Treatment and
storage of hazardous wastes generated on site.
Hazardous waste treatment. The physical, chemical or biological
processing of dangerous waste to make waste non-dangerous or less
dangerous, safer for transport, amenable for energy or material resource
recovery, amenable for storage, or reduced in volume.
Hazardous waste. All dangerous and extremely hazardous, as defined in
RCW 70.105.010, except for moderate-risk waste.
Home occupation. Any occupation or profession conducted entirely within a
dwelling unit by the inhabitants thereof which is clearly incidental and
secondary to the use of the premises for dwelling purposes and does not
change the residential character thereof.
Hospital. An establishment that provides sleeping and eating facilities to
persons receiving medical, obstetrical or surgical care and nursing service on
a continuous basis.
Hotel. A building in which lodging is provided for a fee to guests for up to 30
consecutive nights and may provide such things as restaurants, meeting
rooms, and/or other auxiliary facilities and services.
Junkyard. See "wrecking yard."
Kennel commercial/boarding. Any premises or building in which four or
more dogs or cats at least four months of age kept commercially for board,
propagation or sale.
Laundry, self service. A business providing home type-washing, drying,
and/or ironing is performed primarily by customers.
Laundry/dry cleaning (retail). A business providing drop off and pick up
services of laundry and dry cleaning. On site laundry services is limited to
spot cleaning.
Laundry/dry cleaning (commercial). A business providing commercial
laundry or dry cleaning services.
Meeting facility. A primary or secondary use in which a room or series of
rooms are available for businesses purposes on an hourly or daily rate.
Mini storage facility. A building consisting of individual, small, self-
contained units that are leased or owned for the storage of business and
household goods or contractors supplies.
Motel. A building or group of buildings in which lodging is provided for a fee
to guests for up to 30 consecutive nights and typically do not provide such
things as restaurants, meeting rooms, and/or other auxiliary facilities and
services.
Newspaper printing plant. A building housing a business to include the
writing, layout, editing, and publishing of a newspaper.
Nursery, plant. An enterprise, establishment, or portion thereof that
conducts the retailing or wholesaling of plants grown on the site, as well as
accessory items (but not farm implements). The accessory items normally
sold include items such as clay pots, potting soil, fertilizers, insecticides,
hanging baskets, rakes, and shovels.
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Exhibit "S"
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Nursing, rest or convalescent home. An establishment which provides full
time care for three (3) or more chronically ill or infirm persons. Such care
shall not include surgical, obstetrical or acute illness services.
Office supply store. Stores selling office products such as stationary, legal
forms, writing implements, typewriters, computers, copiers, office furniture,
and the like.
Pet shop. Establishments engaged in the retail sale of pets, pet food,
supplies and the grooming of pets and other small animals.
Pharmacy. See "Drug store."
Photographic and electronic stores. Establishments engaged in the retail
sale of camera and photographic supplies and a variety of household
electronic equipment.
Print shop. A retail establishment that provides duplicating services using
photocopy, blueprint, and offset printing equipment, including collating of
booklets and reports.
Public agency. Any agency office for the administration of any governmental
activity or program.
Professional offices. An office containing activities such as those offered by
a physician, surgeon, dentist, lawyer, architect, engineer, accountant, artist or
teacher, real estate or insurance sales .
. Recreational vehicle (RV) park. Any lot of land upon which two or more
recreational vehicle sites are located, established, or maintained for
occupancy by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living
quarters for recreation or vacation purposes.
Recycling center. A building in which used material is separated and
processed prior to shipment to others who will use those materials to
manufacture new products.
Recycling collection point. A collection point for recoverable resources,
such as newspapers, glassware, and metal cans, with processing of items
occurring off site. See figure 18.03 -1.
Recycling plant. A facility r;::==============;,
that is not a junkyard and in
which recoverable resources,
such as newspapers, glass,
metal cans and other products
are reprocessed and treated
to return such products to a
condition in which they may
again be used for production.
Residential care facility.
Means a facility, licensed by
the state of Washington, that
cares for at least five but not
more than fifteen people with
Figure 18.03 -1 Recycling collection point
functional disabilities, and that has not been licensed as an adult family home
pursuant to RCW 70.128.175.
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Exhibit "B"
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Restaurant, fast food. An establishment that offers quick food service,
which is accomplished through a limited menu of items already prepared and
held for service, or prepared, fried, or grilled quickly, or heated in a device
such as a microwave oven. Orders are not generally taken at the customer's
table, and food is generally served in disposable wrapping of containers. The
establishment may also offer drive-up or drive-through service.
Restaurant. An establishment that serves food and beverages primarily to
persons seated within the building. This includes cafes, coffee shops,
tearooms, and outdoor cafes.
Roadside produce stand. Establishment engaged in the retail sale of local
fresh fruits and vegetables and having permanent or semi-permanent
structures associated with such use.
Second-hand! consignment store. An establishment engaged in the retail
sale of used clothing, sports equipment, appliances and other merchandise.
Social gathering hall. A building used primarily by community groups and
organizations for meetings, celebrations, bingo and other events.
Tavern. An establishment primarily serving alcoholic beverages for
consumption on site. Secondary activities may include dining, music, bottling,
and sale of bottled beverages prepared on site.
Use. An activity or a purpose for which land or a structure is designed,
arranged, or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
Veterinarian clinic. A facility established to provide examination, diagnostic,
and health maintenance services for medical and services for medical and
surgical treatment of companion animals on an outpatient basis. A
veterinarian clinic operates during regular business hours and discharges all
patient prior to closing time.
Veterinarian hospital. A facility established to provide examination,
diagnostic and health maintenance services for medical and surgical
treatment of companion animals and equipped to provide housing and
nursing care for them during illness or convalescence.
Video rental store. An establishment engaged primarily in the business of
renting video cassettes, DVD's, and games.
Warehouse, bulk retail. A building primarily used for the storage and retail
sale of large quantities of goods and materials.
Warehouse, wholesale and distribution. A use engaged in storage,
wholesale, and distribution of manufactured products, supplies, and
equipment, but excluding bulk storage of materials that are inflammable or
explosive or that create hazardous or commonly recognized offensive
conditions.
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Exhibit "B"
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II Buildings
Accessory dwelling unit. See Dwelling, accessory unit.
Accessory structure or use. A structure or use incidental and subordinate to
the principal use or structure and located on the same lot or tract.
Accessory structure, attached. A structure that is attached to the principal
structure by the wall or roof of the latter or by the roof of the breezeway
connecting the accessory and principal structure.
Apartment house. A building
containing three or more dwelling units
on a lot or parcel. See figure 18.03-2.
Basement. Any floor level below the
first story in a building except that a
floor level in a building having only one
floor level shall be classified as a
basement unless such floor level
qualifies as a first story as defined
herein.
Breezeway. A structure for the
Figure 18.03 -2 Apartment house
principal purpose of connecting the main building or buildings on a property
with other main buildings or accessory buildings.
Building height. The vertical distance above a reference datum measured
to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard
roof or to the
average height of
the highest gable of
a pitched or hipped
roof. The reference
datum shall be
selected by either of
the following,
whichever yields a
greater building
height: a) The
elevation of the
highest adjoining
sidewalk or ground
surface within a 5
foot horizontal
distance or the
exterior wall of the
building when such
sidewalk or ground
surface is not more
than 10 feet above
the lowest grade; b)
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gable, pitched or
hipped roof
flat roof mansard roof
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Height of
Building
Height of
Building
~ deck line
S'
More than 1 0' Less than 1 0' ---L------>.<'. _________ :1._
(A)
Figure 18.03 -3 Building height
(B)
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An elevation 10 feet higher than the lowest grade when the side walk or
ground surface described in subsection a) of this section is more than 10 feet
above the lowest grade. The height of a stepped or
terraced building is the maximum height of segment
of the building. See figure 18.03 -3.
Building line. A line established by the code to
govern the placement of a building with respect to the
front lot line through the setback requirements of a
minimum front yard. A building line is ordinarily
parallel to the front lot line and at a distance in
accordance with the setback requirement. For lots
contained in an official subdivision plat record before
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Figure 18.03 -4 Building
Lines
the effective date of the code the building line may be taken as shown therein.
See figure 18.03 -4.
Building. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use
or occupancy.
Driveway. The required traveled path to or through a parking lot for three or
more vehicles. A "driveway" also refers to the vehicular access for single
family dwelling.
Dwelling unit. An independent living unit within a dwelling structure
designed and intended for occupancy by not more than one family and having
its own housekeeping and kitchen facilities. Hotel, motel, and bed and
breakfast that are primarily for transient tenancy are not considered dwelling
units.
Dwelling, accessory unit. An additional, smaller, subordinate dwelling unit
on a lot or attached to an existing or new house.
Dwelling, condominium. Two or more units where the interior space of
which are individually owned; but the balance of the property (both land
and/or building) is owned in common by the collective owners of the individual
units. The size of each unit is measure from the interior surfaces of the walls,
floors, and ceiling. The balance of the property is called the common area.
Dwelling, duplex or two-family. A
structure containing two dwelling units
on one lot. See figure 18.03 -5.
Dwelling, single family attached
(rowhouse). A single (1) household
dwelling attached to another single
household dwelling by a common
vertical wall, and each dwelling is
owned individually and located on a
separate lot. These are more
commonly referred to as townhouses
or rowhouses.
two dweling unls on one lot ,," ' /'
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Figure 18.03 -5 Two family dwelling or
Duplex
Dwelling, single family. A detached building containing one dwelling unit.
Fence. A structure, other than a building, including landscape planting,
designed and inten'ded to serve as a barrier or as a means of enclosing a
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yard or other structure; or to seNe as a boundary feature separating two or
more properties.
Fence, sight-obscuring. A fence or evergreen planting of such density and
so arranged as to obstruct vision.
Floor area. The area included within the surrounding exterior walls of a
building or portion thereof, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. The floor area
of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls
shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor
above.
Garage, private. A building, in which motor vehicles used by the tenants of
the building or buildings on the premises are stored or kept.
Garage, public. Any other garage other than a private garage.
Guest house. An accessory, detached dwelling without kitchen facilities,
designed for and used to house transient visitors or guests of the occupants
of the main building without compensation.
Height of building. See "building height."
Nonconforming building or use. Any lawful use or activity involving a
building or land occupied or in existence on the effective date of the code, or
any amendments thereto, which does not conform to the principal, accessory
or conditional uses permitted in or to the density provisions of the zoning
district in which located.
Rowhouses. See "Dwelling, single family attached."
Story, first. The lowest story in a building which qualifies as a story, as
defined in this chapter, except that a floor level in a building having only one
floor level shall be classified as a first story, provided such floor level is not
more than eight feet below grade, as defined in this chapter, at any point.
Story, half. A space under a roof which has the line of intersection of roof
decking and exterior wall face not more than four feet above the top floor
level. A half-story containing one or more dwellings shall be counted as a full
story.
Story. The space between two successive floors in a building. The top floor
shall be the space between the floor surface and the underside of the roof
framing. A basement shall be counted as a story if over 50% of its ceiling is
over 6 feet above the average finished grade of the adjoining ground surface.
Structural alteration. Any change to the supporting members of a building
including foundations, bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams or gliders,
or any structural change in the roof.
Structure. That which is built or constructed. An edifice or building of any
kind or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined
together in some definite manner.
UBC. Means the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City Council
III Lot and yard definitions
Established grade. Means the curb line grade established by the City.
Grade (adjacent ground elevation). The lowest point of elevation of the
finished surface of the ground paving or sidewalk within the area between the
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building and the property line or, when the property line is more than five feet
from the building, between the building and a line five feet from the building.
Gross area. The total usable area including accessory and common space
dedicated to such things as streets, easements and uses out of character with
the principal use, but within a unit of area being measured.
Lot area. The total horizontal area within the lines of a lot.
Lot line, front. The case of an interior lot, the lot line separating the lot from
the street other than an alley, and in the case of a corner lot, the shortest lot
line along a street other than an alley. See
Figure 18.03 -8.
Lot line, rear. A lot line which is opposite
and most distant from the front lot line. In the
case of a triangular or irregular shaped lot a
line 10 feet in length within the lot parallel to
and at the maximum distance from the front
lot line. See Figure 18.03.06 and 18.03 -8.
Lot line, side. Any lot line not a front or rear
lot line. See Figure 18.03 -8. street
Lot width. The horizontal distance between ---------
the side lot lines at the building line. Figure 18.03 -6 Rear lot line
Lot, corner. A lot abutting on two in the case of a triangular lot
intersecting streets other than an alley
provided that the streets do not intersect at an angle greater than 135
degrees. See Figures 8.04 -7.
Lot, coverage. The portion of a lot that is occupied by the principal and
accessory buildings, including all projections except eaves, expressed as a
percentage of the total lot area.
Lot, depth. The horizontal distance from the midpoint of the front lot line to
the midpoint of the rear lot line.
Lot, interior. A lot
other than a corner lot.
See Figure 18.03 -7.
Lot, line. The proRerty
line bounding a lot, or in
the case of a lot located
on a private street
established by a street
easement, the
easement line of the
private street.
Lot, through. A lot
having frontage on two
parallel or
approximately parallel
streets. See Figure
18.03 -7
Corner Lot Interior Lot Corner Lot
Interior Lot Flag Through
Lot Lot Interior Lot
Corner Lot Interior Lot Corner Lot
Figure 18.03 -7 Lot configurations
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Lot. A parcel of land under one ownership used or capable of being used
under the regulations of the code, including both the building site and all
required yards and open spaces. A "lot" need not necessarily coincide with
the "lot of record" which refers to land designated as a separate and distinct
parcel on a legally recorded subdivided plat or in a legally recorded deed filed
in the records of the county.
Yard, front. An open space between the side lot lines and measured
horizontally from the front lot line at right angles to the front lot line to the
nearest point of the building. See figure 1B.03 -B.
Yard, rear. An open space between side lot lines and measured horizontally,
at right angles from the rear lot line to the nearest point of the main building.
See figure 1B.03-B and 1B.03-6.
Yard, side. An open space between a building and the side lot line
measured horizontally and at right angles from the side lot line to the nearest
point of the main building. See figure 1B.03 -B.
Yard. An open space, other than a court or accessory structure,
unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided
by this code, on the lot on which a building is situated. See figure 1B.03 -B.
Rear Yard \ ! Side Lot Line ------------,.,..--------:3 --------Side Lot Line
Side Yard Side Yard
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Building Lot Line
Front Yard
1
~ Front Lot Line
Figure 18.03 -8 Yard and lot lines
Vision clearance area. A triangular area on a lot at the intersection of two
streets, or a street and an alley, or a street and a railroad, two sides of which
are lot lines measured from their corner intersection for a distance specified in
the code. The third side of the triangle is a line across the corner of the lot
adjoining the ends of the other two sides. Where the lot lines at intersections
have rounded corners, the lot lines will be extended in a straight line to a point
of intersection. See section 1B.17.030 "Vision clearance areas" along with
figures 1B.17. -1, and 1B.17 -2.
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IV Public Utilities/Facilities
Alley. A narrow street primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or
side of properties otherwise abutting on another street.
Facility, essential public. Essential public facilities include those facilities
that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities and
state or regional transportation facilities, state and local correctional facilities,
solid waste handling facilities, and inpatient facilities including substance
abuse facilities, mental health facilities, and group homes.
Facility, public. Streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting
systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, water towers, storm and
sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities, and schools that are
open to the general public and owned by or in trust for a government entity.
Street. Any thoroughfare or public space not less than 16 feet in width which
has been dedicated or deeded to the public for use.
Utility facilities, minor. Those facilities which have a local impact on
surrounding properties and are necessary to provide essential services such
as: Substations (transmission and distribution);
1. Pump stations;
2. Outfalls;
3. Water towers and reservoirs;
4. Public wells;
5. Cable television receiver and transmission facilities, excluding wireless
communications facilities as defined in CMC Section 18.35.020;
6. Catch basins, retention ponds, etc.;
7. Water treatment facilities.
V Manufactured homes
Designated manufactured home. a manufactured home which: (a) is
comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each not less than
12 feet wide by 36 feet long; (b) was originally constructed with and now has
composition or wood shake or shingle, coated metal, or similar roof or not
less than 3:12 pitch; and (c) has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding
materials commonly used on conventional site-built Uniform Building Code
single family residences.
Factory built housing. A structure constructed in a factory, of factory-
assembled parts and transported to the building site in whole or in units which
meets the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. The completed
structure is not a mobile/manufactured home; this definition includes
prefabricated, panelized, and modular units shipped either pre-assembled or
assembled at the site.
Manufactured home. A single family residence constructed after June 15,
1976, in accordance with the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) requirements for manufactured housing, and bearing the
appropriate insignia indicating such compliance.
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Manufactured home park. Any property meeting the minimum standards
established in Chapter 18.29 "Manufactured Home Park," which would be
divided into individual spaces for sale, lease or rent for the accommodation of
occupied manufactured/mobile homes.
Mobile home. A single family residence transportable in one or more
sections that are eight feet or more in width and 32 feet or more in length,
built on a permanent chassis, designed to be used as a permanent dwelling
and constructed before June 15, 1976. Such home shall be installed in
accordance with applicable WAC rules and regulations.
Modular home. A structure constructed in a factory in accordance with the
Uniform Building Code and bearing the appropriate insignia indicating such
compliance. This definition includes "prefabricated," "panelized," and "factory
built" units. Such home shall be installed in accordance with applicable WAC
rules and regulations.
VI Titles and Terms
Annexation. The legal process in which a parcel or contiguous group of
parcels in an unincorporated area become part of the City taking the action of
incorporation.
City. The City of Camas.
Commission. The Planning Commission of the City of Camas.
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Camas,
comprising plans, maps or reports, or any combination thereof relating to the
future economic and physical growth and development of the City.
Council. The Council of the City of Camas.
Court. A space open and unobstructed to the sky, located at or above grade
level on a lot and bounded on three or more sides by walls of a building.
Family. And individual, or two or more persons related by blood or marriage,
or two persons with functional disabilities as defined in this chapter, or a
group of not more than five unrelated persons (excluding servants), living
together in the same dwelling unit.
Homeowner's Association. An incorporated, nonprofit organization
operating under recorded land agreements through which: a) Each lot owner
is automatically a member; and b) each lot is automatically subject to a
charge for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's
activities, such as maintaining a common property.
People with functional disabilities. A person who, because of a recognized
chronic physical or mental condition or disease, is functionally disabled to the
extent of:
a. Needing care, supervision or monitoring to perform activities of daily or
instrumental activities of daily living, or
b. Needing supports to ameliorate or compensate for the effects of the
functional disability so as to lead as independent a life as possible, or
c. Having a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or
more of such person's major life activities, or
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d. Having a record of having such an impairment, but such term does not
include current, illegal use of or active addiction to a controlled substance.
Supported living arrangement. A living unit owned or rented by one or
more persons with functional disabilities who receive assistance with activities
of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and! or medical care from
an individual or agency licensed and!or reimbursed by a public agency to
provide such assistance.
VII Planned Developments. For related definitions see Section 18.23.020
"Definitions" in Chapter 18.23 "Planned Residential Developments."
VII Sensitive Areas And Open SpaceS pace. For related definitions see
Section 18.31.040 "Definitions" in Chapter 18.31 "Sensitive Areas and Open
Space. \
IX Shorelines. For related definitions see Section 18.33.030 "Definitions" in
Chapter 18.33 "Shorelines."
X Signs. For related definitions see Section 18.15.030 "Definitions" in Chapter
18.15 "Signs."
XI Telecommunications. For related definitions see Section 18.35.020
"Definitions" in Chapter 18.35 "Telecommunication Ordinance".
X Wireless. For related definitions see Section 18.36.020 "Definitions" in
Chapter 18.35 'Telecommunication Ordinance."
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Chapter 18.05 ZONING MAP, AND DISTRICTS
Zoning maps adopted.
Districts designated.
Boundary determination.
Residential and Multifamily zones.
18.05
Sections:
18.05.010
18.05.020
18.05.030
18.05.040
18.05.050
18.05.060
Commercial, Industrial and High Technology zones.
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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18.05
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;
B. 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 minimum lot
size is 20,000 square feet at densities of 1-2 dwellings per acre.
R-15 Residential -15,000
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 minimum lot size is 15,000 square
feet.
R-12 Residential -12,000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with densities of 3-4 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
minimum lot size is 12,000 square feet.
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R-10 Residential -10,000
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 minimum lot size is 10,000
square feet.
R-7.5 Residential -7,500
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 minimum lot size is
7,500 square feet.
R-6 Residential -6,000
This zone is intended for single family dwellings with densities of 6-7 dwellings
per acre. The slope of property is less than other lower density residential
zones. This zone serves a transition to multi-family or commercial zones. The
minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet.
LMF Low Density Multi-family Residential
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.
MMF Medium Density Multi-family Residential
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.
HMF High Density Multi-family Residential
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 day-to-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.
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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.
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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Chapt~r 18.07 USE AUTHORIZATION
Establishment of uses.
Interpretation of uses.
18.07
Sections:
18.07.010
18.07.020
18.07.030 Table -1 Commercial Industrial and High Technology land
uses
18.07.040 Table -2 Residential and Multifamily land uses.
18.07.010 Establishment of uses.
The use of a property is defined by the activity for which the building or lot is
intended, designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained. The use is considered
permanently established when that use will or has been in continuous operation for a
period exceeding sixty days. A use which will operate for less than sixty days is
considered a temporary use, and shall be governed by Chapter 18.47 "Temporary
Use Permits." All applicable requirements of this code, or other applicable state or
federal requirements, shall govern a use located in the City of Camas.
18.07.020 Interpretation of land use tables.
The land use tables in this chapter determine whether a specific use is allowed in a
zone district. The zone district is located on the vertical column and the specific use
is located on the horizontal rows of these tables.
A. If the letter "X" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the
row, the use is not allowed in that district, except for certain temporary uses.
B. If the letter "P" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the
row, the use is allowed in that district subject to review procedures in
accordance with Chapter 18.55, "Development Code Administration."
C. If the letter "c" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the
row, the use is allowed subject to the conditional use review procedures
specified in Chapter 18.43 "Conditional Use Permits" and the general
requirements of the Camas Municipal Code.
D. If the letter "T" appears in the box at the intersection of the row, the use is
temporarily permitted under the procedures of Chapter 18.47 "Temporary Use
Permits". Other temporary use not listed, may be authorized as provided in
Chapter 18.47.
E. If a number appears in a box at the intersection of the column and the row,
the use is subject to the requirements specified in the note, corresponding
with the number, immediately following the table.
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F. Uses accessory to a use permitted or conditionally permitted in any zone may
be authorized subject only to those criteria and/or processes deemed
applicable by the head of the Planning Department.
G. If a use is not listed under either section 18.07.030 Table 1 or Table 2 and not
an accessory or temporary use, then the use shall be governed by Chapter
18.49 "Unclassified Use Permits," and other applicable requirements, or
whatever review process is deemed more applicable by the head of the
Planning Department. (A use listed in one table but not the other shall be
consider a prohibited use in the latter)
18.07.030 Table -1, Commercial, Industrial and High Technology land uses.
P =Pennitted Use
x = Prohibited Use
NC DC CC RC Ll/BP LI HI
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Commercial
Adult entertainment facility (1), (6) X X X X X X C
Animal kennel, commercial/boarding (6) X X X C X X X
Animal shelter (6) X X X C X C P
Antique shop (6) P P P P X X P
Appliance sales and service (6) X P P P X C P
Automatic teller machines (ATM) (6) P P P P P P P
Automobile repair (garage) (6) X C C P X P P
Automobile sales, new or used (6) X C X P X P P
Automobile service station (6) X C C P X P P
Automobile wrecking (6) X X X X X X C
Bakery (wholesale) (6) X X X P C(5) P P
Bakery (retail) (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Banks, savings and loan associations (6) X P P P C(5) P P
Barber and beauty shops (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Boat building (6) X X X C X C P
Boat repair and sales (6) X C X P X P P
Book store (6) C P P P C(5) P P
Bowling alley/ billiards (6) X P X P X P P
Building, hardware and garden supply X C C P X P P
store (6)
Bus station (6) X P C P X P P
Cabinet and carpentry shop (6) X C C P C(5) P P
Candy and confectionery store (6) P P P P C(5) P P
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Commercial -continued NC DC CC RC LIIBP LI HI
Cart vendors (6) C P C P C(5) P P
Cemetery (6) X X X C X C P
Clothing store (6) C P P P X P P
Coffee shop or cafe (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Convention center (6) X C X C C(5) C X
Day-care center (6) C P P C C(5) C C
Day-care, family home (6) P P P P C(5) P X
Day-care, mini-center (6) P P P P C(5) P X
Delicatessen (deli) (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Department store (6) X P C P X P X
Equipment rental (6) C C C C C(5) P P
Feed store (6) X X X P X P P
Fitness center/sports club (6) X P P P C(5) P P
Funeral home (6) X P C P X X X
Florist shop (6) P P P P C(5) P X
Food delivery business (6) X P C P X P X
Furniture repair and upholstery (6) X P C P X P P
Furniture store (6) X P C P X P X
Grocery, large scale (6) X P C P X P P
Grocery, small scale (6) X P C P X P P
Grocery, neighborhood scale (6) P P P P C(5) P X
Hospital, emergency care (6) X C P P X P X
Hotel, motel (6) X C C P X P X
Household appliance repair (6) X C C P X P P
Industrial supplies store (6) X C X C X C P
Laundry/dry cleaning (commercial) X X X P X P P
Laundry/dry cleaning (retail) (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Laundry (self serve) P P P P X P P
Liquor store (6) X C C P X C C
Machine shop (6) X X X C C(5) C P
Medical or dental clinics (outpatient) (6) C P P P C(5) P P
Mini-storage/ vehicular storage (6) X X C C X P P
Manufactured home sales lot (6) X X X P X P P
Newspaper printing plant (6) X P C C X P P
Nursery, plant (6) X C C C X C P
Nursing, rest or convalescent home (6) C P P P X X X
Office supply store (6) X P P P C(5) P P
Parcel freight depots (6) X C X P C(5) P P
Pet shops (6) X P P P X P C
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Commercial-continued NC DC CC RC LIfBP LI HI
C(5)
,",'",,",U.\""\_i) store (6)
or mechanical service (6)
binding, blue printing (6)
office(s) (6)
collection point (6)
U'-,",,", V,",.LLlH< plant (6)
fast food (6)
,.'-"'''''0'''''"' produce stand (6)
pulp or related products
or other advertising structures
Ible:CtrC)llC equipment x
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"'-~-__________ '_iI!I'li_W __ ¥WIi_~_' _" _.""', __________ ...... .....,. ___ ...... ---_____________ _
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Heavy Industry NC DC CC RC LIfBP LI HI
High-tech industry X X X X C(2)(5) X X
Musical instruments, toys, novelties X X X X X C P
Optical goods X C C C C(5) P P
Packaging of prepared materials. X X C P C(5) C P
Scientific and precision instruments X X X X C(5) P P
Recreational/Religious/Cultural
Auditorium (6) C P P P X P P
Community club (6) C P P P X P P
Church (6) P P P P X P P
Golf course/ driving range (6) P X P P C(5) P P
Library (6) C P P P X P P
Museum (6) C P P P X P P
Recreational vehicle park (6) X X X C X P P
Open space (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Park or playground (6) P C P P C(5) P P
Sports fields (6) C X P P X P P
Trails P P P P C(5) P P
Educational
Collegef university (6) P P P P X P P
Elementary school (6) P P P P X P P
Junior or senior high school (6) P P P P X P P
Private, public or parochial school (6) P P P P X P P
Trade, technical or business college (6) P P P P C(5) P P
Residential Uses
Adult family home C P P P X P X
Bed and breakfast P P P P X P X
Boarding house C P P P X P X
Designated manufactured home X X C C X X X
Duplex or two-family dwelling C C C C X P X
Group home C P P P X P X
Home occupation P P P P X P X
Housing for the disabled P P P P X X X
Apartment C P C C X P X
Nursing homes/ convalescent homes X P P P X P X
Residence connected with a business P P P P X P X
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Residential Uses continued NC DC CC RC LIfBP LI HI
Single family attached (eg. Rowhouses) X C C C X X X
Single family dwelling X X C C X X X
Communication, Utilities & Facilities
Major telecommunication facility (6) X X X X X X C
Minor telecommunication facility P P P P C C P
Wireless communications facility (6) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
Facilities, minor public P P P P C C P
Facility, public (excludes schools) (6) P P P P C C P
Facility, essential (6) X X C C C C C
Railroad tracks and facilities (6) C C C C X C C
Temporary Uses
Residential structure used as a temporary T T T T T T T
sales office for a development (4)
.. . . 1. See Chapter 18.37 "Adult Entertalnmenf' for additional regulations for siting adult entertainment
facilities.
2. Similar uses are permitted in the zone district only at the discretion of the City Planner.
3. See "Telecommunication Ordinance" for wireless communication uses permitted according to the zone
district.
4. See Chapter 18.47 "Temporary Uses" for additional regulations.
5. See secondary use provisions of Ll/BP zone.
6. See Chapter 18.19 Design Review for additional regulations. Chapter 18.19 is not applicable
to development in the Ll/BP zone.
18.07.040 Table -2, Residential and Multi-family land uses.
P = Permitted Use C = Conditional Use
X = Prohibited Use T = Te orary Use
AUmORIZED USES IN RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY ZONES _R MF
Residential Uses
Adult family homes P P
Boarding house X C
Designated manufactured homes C C
Duplex or two-family dwelling C P
Group homes P P
Manufactured home X X
Manufactured home park X C
Apartments P(2) P
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Residential Uses continued R lVIF
P
C
jarc1enmg and horticulture activities P
C
Recreation/Religious/ Cultural
Church (1) C C
Community clubs, private or public (1) C C
Library (1) C C
Museum (1) C C
Open Space (1) P P
Public or semi-public building (1) C C
Park or playground (1) C C
Sports fields (1) C C
Trails P P
Educational Uses R lVIF
Private, public, or parochial school (1) C C
Trade, technical, business college (1) X X
College/ university (1) X X
Communication & Utilities
communication facility (1)
communication facility C
communication facility (1) C
regulations.
2. Permitted in the R zones as part of a planned developmement only.
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Chapter 18.09 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS
Sections:
18.09.010 Purpose.
18.09.020 Interpretation of tables.
18.09.030 Density and dimensions-commercial and industrial zones.
18.09.040 Density and dimensions-single family residential zones.
18.09.050 Density and dimensions-multi-family residential zones.
18.09.060 Calculating maximum residential density with sensitive lands.
18.09.070 Table
18.09.080 Lot Sizes
18.09.090 Reduction prohibited.
18.09.100 Lot exception.
18.09.110. Height exception.
18.09.120 Roof overhang exception.
18.09.130 Yard exception.
18.09.140 Front yard exception.
18.09.150 Side yard exception.
18.09.160 Side yard flanking street.
18.09.170 Rear yard exception.
18.09.180 Elevated decks -rear yard exception.
18.09.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements for development relative to
basic dimensional standards, as well as specific rules for general application. The
standards and rules are established to provide flexibility in project design, and maintain
privacy between adjacent land uses, and promote public safety. Supplementary
provisions are included to govern density calculations for residential districts and
specific deviations from general rules.
18.09.020 Interpretation of tables.
A. The Camas Municipal Code 18.09.030 and 18.09.040 (Tables) contain general
density and dimension standards of the particular zone districts. Additional rules
and exceptions are stated in sections 18.09.060 through 18.09.120.
B. The density and dimension tables are arranged in a matrix format on three
separate tables and are delineated into three general land use categories:
1. Commercial and Industrial;
2. Single Family Residential; and
3. Multifamily Residential.
C. Development standards are listed down the left side of both tables, and the
zones are listed across the top. Each cell contains the minimum or maximum
requirement of the zone. Footnote numbers identify specific requirements found
in the notes immediately following the table. Additional dimensional and density
exceptions are included in the sections 18.09.060 through 18.09.190 following
the tables.
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18.09.030 Table -1, Density and dimensions: Commercial and Industrial Zones
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Minimum rear
yard (feet)
Maximum
building height
(feet)
1. No Limitation.
(1 );
10' (2)
(1 )
stories;
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(1) (1) (1) Not specified
(1) (1) (1) Not Specified
5' per 1foot of
building height
(200' minimum)
(1) (1) (1) 100' for building;
25' for parking
(1) (1) (1) 100' for building;
5' for parking area
(1 )
2. If along a flanking street of corner lot.
100
Not Specified
15'
25' if abutting a
residential area
(1 )
(1 )
(1 )
(1 )
3. On corner parcels, (parcels bordered by two or more streets), the setback requirements
shall be the same for all street frontages. Front setback restrictions shall apply.
4. The densities and dimensions in the Ll/BP zone may be reduced under a Planned Industrial
Development. See Chapters 18.20 and 18.21.
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18.09.040 Table-2, Density and Dimensions: Single family residential zones.
DENSITY AND DIMENSIONS: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (1)
Minimum lot area
( standard)(feet)
6,000 7,500 10,000 12,000 15,000 20,000
Minimum lot width (feet) 60 70 80 90 100 100
Minimum lot depth (feet) 90 90 100 100 100 100
Open Spacel Sensitive
Areas (1) & (2)
Minimum lot area (feet) 4,200 5,250 7,000 8,400 10,500 14,000
Minimum lot width (feet) 50 60 60 70 80 90
Minimum lot depth (feet) 80 80 90 90 100 100
Setbacks (3) R-6 R-7.5 R-10 R-12 R-15 R-20
Minimum front yard (feet) 20 20 20 25 30 30
Minimum side yard and 5 5 10 15 15 side; 15
corner lot rear yard (feet) 20 rear
Minimum side yard, flanking a 20 20 20 25 30 30
street (feet)
Minimum rear yard (feet) 25 25 25 30 35 50
Minimum lot frontage on a cul-30 30 35 35 40 40
de-sac or curve (feet) (4)
1. For additional density provisions, see Sections 18.09.060 through18.09.190.
2. Land subject to open space allocation is governed by Chapter 18.31 "Sensitive Areas and
Open Space." Also see Sections 18.09.060 through 18.09.090 in this Chapter.
3. Setbacks for properties with open space and/or sensitive areas may be reduced to be
consistent with average lot sizes, pursuant to Planning Department review and Council
approval.
4. Maximum building height: three stories and a basement but not to exceed the height listed
above.
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18.09.050 Table 3, Density and Dimensions: Multifamily residential zones
DENSIITY AND DIMENSIONS: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (1)
inimum lot area per 4,356 3,000 2,420 2,200
ling unit (square feet)
Minimum lot width (feet) 30 60 30
Minimum lot depth (feet) 75 90 70
Setbacks
Minimum front yard (feet) 15 15 15 10 15
Minimum side yard (feet) (3) 10 5 10 5 10
Minimum side yard, flanking 15 15 15 15 15
a street (feet)
Minimum rear yard (4) 10 10 10 10 10
Lot coverage
Maximum building lot 45% 55% 55% 65% 65%
coverage
Building height
Maximum building height 35 35 45 35 45
(feet) (5)
1. For additional density provisions, see Sections 18.09.060 through 18.09.190.
2. For single family attached housing (Le. rowhouses).
3. For single family attached housing, the setback for the non-attached side of a dwelling unit
shall be 5 feet.
4. For single family attached housing, the R1 zone property setback for the non-attached rear
of a dwelling unit shall be 10 feet, except abutting MF, where the rear yard may be no less
than 90% of the adjacent zone.
5. Maximum building height: three stories and a basement but not to exceed height listed
above.
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10
5
15
10
75%
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18.09
18.09.060 Calculating maximum residential density with sensitive lands.
A. Purpose. To achieve the density goals of the Comprehensive Plan with respect
to the urban area, while preserving environmentally sensitive lands and the
livability of the single family residential neighborhoods, while also maintaining
compatibility with existing residences.
B. Scope. This section shall apply to new development in all Residential zoning
districts.
C. Density Transfer. Property developed in residential zones may transfer density
from areas on the site that are identified as sensitive lands or open space set
aside. The maximum density of the site shall be calculated based on the net
acreage. (The net acreage is the gross site area minus 20% to be dedicated for
public rights-of-way). The following table identifies the percentage of density that
may be transferred from sensitive lands and open space areas to the
unencumbered portions of the site, subject to the lot size requirements in letter D
of this section.
18.09.070 Table-1, Set Asides.
Type of land to be set aside Percent of land that may be used to
transfer density
Wetlands and wetland buffers 100%
Unstable slope 0%
Hillsides of 0-40% slope 100%
Hillsides of 40%+ slope 30%
Streams and watercourses and buffers 0%
Archeological or historical sites 100%
Open Space Network 100%, (if the open space network contains
sensitive areas, then the density transfer
shall be based on the percentages given for
the sensitive areas).
Natural Open Space 100% (if the open space network contains
sensitive areas, then the density transfer
shall be based on the percentages given for
the sensitive areas).
Recreational Open Space A 20% density bonus is given for planned
developments
18.09.080 Lot Sizes.
A. In subdivision developments with sensitive lands or open space set aside, the
density shall not exceed the density standards of the underlying zone. The lot
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sizes and setbacks may be reduced by no more than 30% of the underlying
zoning district standards to allow for higher density on the portion of the site that
is not encumbered with sensitive or open space areas.
B. In planned residential developments with sensitive lands and the required
recreational open space set aside, a 20% density bonus on a unit count basis is
permitted. Density may be transferred for sensitive areas but the total lot count
shall never exceed the number of lots established in the density standards
established in 18.23.040 "Density Standards."
C. In subdivisions and planned developments, lots abutting single family residential
zones of the same or lower density standards, lot sizes and setbacks may be
reduced by no more than 10% of the underlying zoning standards. Interior lots in
subdivisions may be reduced by not more than 30% of the underlying zoning
district standards. (See Figure 18.09.-2)
Adjacent Residential zone
_'W'~'1K'WM'.'.~iW'U··<",,_·, " .• _
Lots adjacent to a
/--___ .L...-_.....I.. __ ...L..-_...L..-_"'--_..I-...i residential zone may
Adjacent Residential zone be reduced 1 0%
Figure 18.09-2 Subdivision lot dimensions with sensitive areas
18.09.090 Reduction Prohibited.
No lot area, yard, open space, off-street parking area, or loading area existing after the
effective date of the code shall be reduced below the minimum standards required by
the code, nor used as another use, except as provided in Chapter 18.41
"Nonconforming uses.".!
18.09.100 Lot exception.
If at the time of passage of the code, a lot has an area or dimension which does not
conform with the density provisions of the zoning district in which it is located, the lot
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may be occupied by any use permitted outright in the district, subject to the other
requirements of the district. The person claiming benefits under this section shall
submit documentary proof of the fact that the lot existed by title at the time of passage
of the code. See section 18.41.040 "Buildable lot of record."
18.09.110 Height -Exception.
The following type of structures or structural parts are not subject to the building height
limitations of the code: tanks, church spires, belfries, domes, monuments, fire and hose
towers, observation towers, transmission towers, chimneys, flag poles, radio and
television towers, masts, aerials, cooling towers, and other similar structures or facilities.
The heights of telecommunication facilities are addressed in chapter 18.35.
18.09.120 Roof overhang permitted.
The maximum roof over hang may intrude into for yard setbacks shall be as follows:
Yard Setback Maximum Roof Overhang
5 feet 2 feet
10 feet 3.5 feet
15 feet 5 feet
15 feet or greater 5 feet
18.09.130 Setback -Exception.
A. Cornices, eaves, chimneys, belt courses, leaders, sills, pilasters or other similar
architectural or ornamental features (not including bay windows or vertical
projections) may extend or project into a required yard not more than two feet.
B. Open balconies, unenclosed fire escapes or stairways, not covered by a roof or
canopy, may extend or project into a required front yard, or a required rear yard
along a flanking street of a corner lot, or into a required side yard not more than
three feet.
C. Open, unenclosed patios, terraces, roadways, courtyards, or similar surfaced
areas, not covered by a roof or canopy and not more than 30 inches from the
finished ground surface may occupy, extend or project into a required yard
provided that such areas are not used for off-street parking or other purposes not
in conformance with the requirements of this code.
D. Cantilevered floors, bay windows or similar architectural projections not wider
than 12 feet may extend or project into the required side yard along a flanking
street of a corner lot not more than two feet. The total of all projections for each
building elevation shall not exceed 50% of each building elevation.
E. Detached accessory buildings or structures may be established in a side or rear
yard provided such structure maintains a minimum setback of 5 feet from side
and rear lot lines and a minimum 6 feet setback from any building. In no event
shall an accessory building(s) occupy more than 30% of a rear yard requirement.
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F. On sloping lots greater than 50%, only uncovered stairways and wheelchair
ramps that lead to the front door of a building may extend or project into the
required front yard setback no more than five feet in any R1 or MF zone.
18.09.140 Front yard -exception.
Commercial and Industrial Districts. For a lot in a NC, CC, RC, LI, or HI district
containing a use other than a dwelling structure and having its front line on a street any
portion of the frontage on either side between intersecting streets is contained in any
residential zoning district, the minimum front yard shall be 15 feet; provided, that if the
frontage contained within the residential zoning districts is within an area designated in
the Comprehensive Plan for future general commercial or industrial expansion, no
minimum front yard setback shall be required.
Sloping Lot in any zone. If the natural gradient of a lot from front to rear along the lot
depth line exceeds an average of 20%, the front yard may be reduced by one foot for
each 2% gradient over 20%. In no case under the provisions of this subsection shall
the setback be less than 10 feet.
18.09.150 Side yard -exception
For a lot in a NC, CC, or RC district containing a use other than a dwelling structure and
adjoining a residential zoning district; minimum side yard along a side lot line adjoining a
lot in a residential zoning district shall be 15 feet. In the case of a lot in a LI, or HI
district the sideyard setbacks shall be 20 feet. If the adjoining residential district is
within an area shown in the Comprehensive Plan for future commercial or industrial use
or expansion, no minimum side yard shall be required.
18.09.160 Side yard -Flanking street.
For a corner lot in a NC, CC, RC, LI, or HI district containing a use other than a
dwelling structure and having a side yard along a flanking street, any portion of the
frontage of which on either side between intersecting streets is contained in a residential
zoning district, minimum side yard along the flanking street shall be 15 feet; provided,
that if the frontage contained within the residential district is within an area designated in
the Comprehensive Plan for future commercial or industrial use or expansion, no
minimum side yard along a flanking street shall be required.
18.09.170 Rear yard -exception.
For a lot in a NC, CC, or RC district containing a use other than a dwelling structure and
adjoining a residential zoning district: minimum rear yard along a rear lot line adjoining a
side or rear yard of a lot in a residential zoning district shall be 15 feet. In the case of a
lot in a LI, or HI district, the rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. If the adjoining
residential district is within an area shown in the Comprehensive Plan for future
commercial or industrial use or expansion, no minimum rear yard shall be required.
The rear yard of a double frontage lot shall conform to the setback requirements of a
front yard of the district in which it is located.
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18.09.180 Elevated decks
Rear yard setback. The rear yard setback for an elevated deck shall be fifteen feet. As
used herein, an elevated deck shall mean a deck thirty inches or more above ground
level that is physically attached to a residential structure. The areas covered by an
elevated deck shall be counted when calculating the maximum lot coverage permitted
under the applicable density provisions. (Ord. 2021)
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Chapter 18.11 PARKING
Section:
18.11.010
18.11.020
18.11.030
18.11.040
18.11.050
18.11.060
18.11.070
18.11.080
18.11.090
18.11.100
18.11.110
18.11.110
18.11.130
18.11.140
Policy designated.
Design.
Location.
Units of measurement.
Change or expansion.
Unspecified use.
Joint use.
Plan submittal.
Landscaping.
Handicapped Parking.
Residential Parking.
Additional requirements.
Standards.
Loading standards.
18.11.010 Policy designated.
In all districts except for projects one-half block or less in size in the DC district there
shall be provided minimum off-street parking spaces in accordance with the
requirements of Section 18.11.020 "Design." Such off-street parking spaces shall be
provided at the time of erecting new structures, or at the time of enlarging, moving or
increasing the capacity of existing structures by creating or adding dwelling units,
commercial or industrial floor space, or seating facilities. Under no circumstances shall
off-street parking be permitted in the vision clearance area of any intersection. Off-
street parking will only qualify if located entirely on the parcel in question and not on
City-owned right-of-way or privately owned streets less than 20 feet in width. Covered
parking structures shall not be permitted within the front yard setback or side yard
setback along a flanking street.
18.11.020 Design.
The design of off-street parking shall be as fOllows:
A. Ingress and egress. The location of all points of ingress and egress to parking
areas shall be subject to the review and approval of the City engineer.
B Backout prohibited. In all commercial and industrial developments and in all
residential buildings containing five or more dwelling units, parking areas shall be
so arranged as to make it unnecessary for a vehicle to back out into any street or
public right-of-way.
C. Parking spaces -access and dimensions. Adequate provisions shall be made for
individual ingress and egress by vehicles to all parking stalls at all times by
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means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles. The City Engineer is directed to
promulgate and enforce standards for maneuvering aisles and parking stall
dimensions, and to make such standards available to the public.
D. Small Car Parking Spaces. A maximum of 30% of the total required parking
spaces may be reduced in size for the use of small cars, provided these spaces
shall be clearly identified with a sign permanently affixed immediately in front of
each space containing the notation "compacts only." Spaces designed for small
cars may be reduced in size to a minimum of seven and one-half feet in width
and fifteen feet in length. Where feasible, all small car spaces shall be located in
one or more contiguous areas and/or adjacent to ingress/egress points within
parking facilities. Location of compact car parking spaces shall not create traffic
congestion or impede traffic flows.
18.11.030 Location.
Off-street facilities shall be located as hereafter specified such distance shall be the
maximum walking distance measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the
nearest point of the building that such facility is required to serve:
A. For single family or two-family dwelling and motels: On the same lot with the
structure they are required to serve.
B. For multiple dwelling, rooming or lodging house: 200 feet.
C. For hospital, sanitarium, home for the aged, or building containing a club: 300
feet.
D. For uses other than those specified above: 400 feet.
18.11.040 Units of measurement.
A. In a stadium, sports arena, church, or other place of assembly, each 20 inches of
bench seating shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining
requirements for off-street parking facilities.
B. For purposes of determining off-street parking as related to floor space of multi-
level structures and building, the following formula shall be used to compute
gross floor area for parking determination:
Main floor ...................................
Basement and second floor .......
Additional stories ........................
100%
50%
25%
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18.11.050 Change or expansion.
Except in a DC district, whenever a building is enlarged or altered, or whenever the use
of a building or property is changed, off-street parking shall be provided for such
expansion or change of use. The number of off street parking spaces required shall be
determined for only the square footage of expansion not the total square footage of the
building or use; However, no additional off-street parking space need be provided
where the number of parking spaces required for such expansion, enlargement or
change in use since the effective date of the code is less than 10% of the parking space
specified in the code. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to require off-street
parking spaces for the portion and/or use of such building existing at the time of
passage of the code.
18.11.060 Unspecified use.
In case of a use not specifically mentioned in Section 18.11.130 "Standards," the
requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be determined by the City Engineer or
Planning Commission in accordance with a conditional use permit. Such determination
shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable use listed.
18.11.070 Joint use.
The Planning Commission may authorize the joint use of parking facilities for the
following uses or activities under conditions specified:
A. Up to 50% of the parking facilities required by the code for a theater, bowling
alley, tavern, or restaurant may be supplied by the off-street parking facilities
provided by certain types of buildings or uses herein referred to as "daytime"
uses in subsection D of this section.
B. Up to 50% of the off-street parking facilities required for any building or use
specified in subsection D of this section, "daytime" uses, may be supplied by the
parking facilities provided by uses herein referred to as "nighttime or Sunday"
uses in subsection E of this section.
C. Up to 100% of the parking facilities required for a church or for an auditorium
incidental to a public or parochial school may be supplied by the off-street
parking facilities provided by uses herein referred to as "daytime" uses in
subsection D of this section.
D. For the purpose of this section, the following and similar uses are considered as
primary daytime uses: banks, offices, retail, personal service shops, household
equipment or furniture stores, clothing or shoe repair shops, manufacturing or
wholesale buildings and similar uses.
E. For the purpose of this section, the following and similar uses are considered as
primary nighttime or Sunday uses: auditorium incidental to a public or parochial
school, churches, bowling alleys, theaters, taverns, or restaurants.
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F. Owners of two or more buildings or lots may agree to utilize jOintly the same
parking space, subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the
Commission. Satisfactory legal evidence shall be presented to the Commission
in the form of deeds, leases or contracts to establish the joint use. Evidence
shall be required that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating
hours of the buildings or uses for which joint off-street parking is proposed.
18.11.080 Plan submittal.
Every tract or lot hereafter used as public or private parking area, having a capacity of
five or more vehicles, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements and standards of this chapter.
The plan of the proposed parking area shall be submitted to the City engineer at the
time of the application for the building for which the parking area is required. The plan
shall clearly indicate the proposed development, including location, size, shape, design,
curb cuts, lighting, landscaping, and other features and appurtenances required. The
parking facility shall be developed and completed to the required standards before an
occupancy permit for the building may be issued.
18.11.090 Landscaping.
Landscaping requirements for parking areas shall be provided under Chapter 18.13
"Landscaping."
18.11.100 Residential Parking.
Residential off-street parking space shall consist of a parking strip, driveway, garage, or
a combination thereof and shall be located on the lot they are intended to serve.
18.11.110 Parking for the Handicapped.
Off-street parking and access for the physically handicapped persons shall be provided
in accordance with the uniform building code.
18.11.110 Additional requirements.
In addition to the basic standards and requirements established by other sections of this
chapter, the Planning Commission or City Engineer may make such other requirements
or restrictions as shall be deemed necessary in the interests of safety, health and
general welfare of the City, including, but not limited to, lighting, jointly development of
parking facilities, entrances and exits, accessory uses, and conditional exceptions.
Further, performance bonds may be required in such cases where the Commission or
council determines that such shall be necessary to guarantee proper completion of
improvements within time periods specified.
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18.11.130 Standards.
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces for the listed uses shall be shown in
Table 18.11-1, Off-Street Parking Standards. The City Engineer shall have the authority
to request a parking study when deemed necessary.
Table 18.11-1, Off-Street Parking Standards
Recreation
Tennis, racquetball, handball, courts/club
Elementary/middle/junior high school 1 space per employee, teacher, staff and 1 space per 15
students.
Senior high school 1 space per employee, teacher and staff member and 1 per 10
students
Technical college, trade school, business 1 space per every 2 emp staff members and 1 per
school full-time student or students
University, college, seminary 1 per every 2 employees and staff members and either 1 per
every 3 full-time students not on campus or 1 for every 3 part-
e students whichever is nrt::.,;:ot'~r
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Industrial, manufacturing 1 per 500 sq ft GFA
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18.11.140 Loading Standards.
In all districts except the DC districts, buildings or structures to be built or substantially
altered which receive and distribute material and merchandise by trucks shall provide
and maintain off-street loading berths in sufficient numbers and size to adequately
handle the needs of the particular case.
The following standards in Table 18.11-2 and 18.11-3, shall be used in establishing the
minimum number of berths required:
Table 18.11-2, Berth Standards for Commercial and Industrial Buildings.
Table 18.11-3, Berth Standards for Office Buildings,Hotels, Hospitals and other
Institutions.
No loading berth shall be located closer than 50 feet to a lot in any residential zoning
district unless wholly within a completely enclosed building or unless screened from
such lot in the residential district by a wall, fence, or sight-obscuring evergreen hedge
not less than six feet in height.
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Chapter 18.15
Sections:
18.15.010
18.15.020
18.15.030
18.15.040
18.15.050
18.15.060
18.15.070
18.15.080
18.15.090
18.15.100
18.15.110
18.15.120
18.15.130
18.15.140
18.15.150
18.15.160
18.15.170
18.15.180
18.15.190
18.16.200
18.16.210
18.15.220
18.15.230
18.15.240
SIGNS
Purpose.
Scope.
Definitions.
Compliance with code required.
Permit required for signs.
Procedures.
Administration.
Compliance with Building Code.
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Signs permitted in commercial and industrial zones.
Signs permitted and regulated in residential and
multifamily zones.
Entrance structure sign standards.
Freestanding sign standards.
Wall sign standards.
Projecting and Monument Sign standards.
Signs prohibited.
Exempt signs.
Temporary signs-Permit exemptions.
Determination of number of signs.
Computation of sign area.
Sign Illumination.
Maintenance of signs.
Determination of legal nonconforming signs.
Loss of legal nonconforming status.
Maintenance and repair of nonconforming signs.
18.15.010 Purpose.
The City Council finds that: the manner of the construction location and
maintenance of signs affects the public health, safety and welfare of the people;
the safety of motorists, and other users of the public streets is affected by the
number, size, location, lighting and movement of signs that divert attention of
such users. Uncontrolled and unlimited signs may degrade the aesthetic
attractiveness of the natural and man made attributes of the community that
could undermine economic value of tourism, visitation, and economic growth.
The regulations in this chapter are found to be the minimum necessary to
achieve these purposes.
18.15.020 Scope.
This chapter shall not relate to building design. Nor shall this chapter regulate
official traffic or government signs; the display of street numbers or any display or
construction not defined herein as a sign. Thus, the primary intent of this chapter
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shall be to regulate signs of a commercial nature intended to be viewed from any
vehicular or pedestrian right-of-way.
18.15.030 Definitions
Abandoned Sign. A sign which no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide
business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity, and/or for which no legal
owner can be found.
Animated Sign. Any sign which uses movement or change of lighting to depict
action or create a special effect or scene. An animated sign shall not mean an
"electric message board sign."
Figure 18.15 030 -1 Typical Awning
Awning. A shelter projecting from and supported by the exterior wall of a
building, constructed of non-rigid materials on a supporting framework. See
figure 18.15.030-1
Construction Sign. Means a temporary sign identifying an architect, contractor,
subcontractor, and/or material supplier participation in construction on the
property on which the sign is located.
Date of Adoption. The date this ordinance was originally adopted, or the
effective date of an amendment to it if the amendment makes a sign
nonconforming.
Electric message board sign. A sign that uses changing lights to form a sign
message or messages in sequence, e.g., time, temperature, or written message.
An "electronic message board sign shall not be confused with an "animated
sign."
Incidental Sign. A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of goods,
facilities, or services available on the premises, e.g., a credit card sign or sign
indicating hours of business.
Informational Sign. An on premises sign giving directions, instructions, or
facility information and which may contain the name or logo of an establishment,
e.g., parking or exit and entrance signs.
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Internally Illuminated Signs. Signs where the source of the illumination is
inside the sign and light emanates through the message of the sign, rather than
being reflected off the surface of the sign from an external source. Neon signs
are considered internally illuminated signs.
Multiple-Building Complex. Means a group of structures housing at least one
retail business, office, commercial venture or independent or separate part of a
business which shares the same lot.
Off Premise Sign. Any sign that draws attention to or communicates information
about business establishment (or any other enterprise) that exists at a location
other than the location of the establishment.
Figure 18.15.030-42Typical Portable Sign.
Portable Sign. Any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently
affixed to the ground or to a structure or building. See figure 18.15.030-2.
Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign advertising the real estate upon which the
sign is located as being for rent, lease, or sale.
Roof Sign. Any sign erected over or on the roof of a building.
Sign. Any device, structure, or placard using graphics, logos, symbols, and/or
written copy designed specifically for the purpose of advertising or identifying any
establishment, product, goods, or services.
Temporary Sign. A sign that is: 1 )used in connection with a circumstance,
situation, or event that is designed, intended, or expected to take place or to be
completed within a reasonably short or definite period after the erection of such
sign, or 2) is intended to remain on the location where it is erected or placed for a
period of not more than 15 days, or a shorter period of time if specified in section
18.15.170 "Temporary Signs-permit exemptions" If a sign display area is subject
to periodic changes, that sign shall not be regarded as temporary.
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Figure 18.15.030-6 Vehicular sign
Vehicular sign. A vehicle parked along a vehicular right away for the principle
purpose of displaying advertising. See figure 18.15.030-6.
18.15.040 Compliance with code required.
It is hereafter unlawful for any person to erect, place, or substantially alter a sign
in the City except in accordance with the provisions in this chapter.
18.15.050 Permit required for signs.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no sign may be erected, placed or
substantially altered in the City without securing a permit as provided herein. No
permit is required for mere repainting; changing the message of a sign, or routine
maintenance shall not in and of itself be considered a substantial alteration.
18.15.060 Procedures.
The following procedures shall govern sign permit applications for all signs:
A. Any person desiring to install, erect, or place a sign shall first submit to the
Public Works Department a plan and profile for such sign. The plan and
profile shall also contain a signature line for the applicant containing the
promise of the applicant to construct the sign only in accordance with an
approved plan and profile;
B. The Public Works Department shall review all plans and profiles of this
chapter. In granting approval of any sign application, the Public Works
Department may impose such modifications and conditions as may be
necessary to achieve the purposes of this section, and to satisfy the
criteria set forth herein;
C. Any person aggrieved by a denial of an application for a sign or seeking
relief from the strict application of the requirement or the imposition of
modifications and conditions by the Public Works Department may appeal
such decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals;
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D. All variance requests shall be processed in accordance with the
procedures of Chapter 18.45.
18.15.070 Administration.
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If plans submitted for a Conditional Use Permit or Design Review include sign
plans in sufficient detail to determine compliance with the provisions of this
chapter, then issuance of such conditional use or design review may constitute
approval of the proposed placement of sign or signs (other structural/mechanical
permits may be required). Sign permit applications and sign permits shall be
governed by the same provisions of this chapter applicable to Title 18, Zoning
and Title 15, Building permits.
In case of a lot occupied or intended to be occupied by multiple-building complex
(Le., shopping center), sign permits shall be issued in the name of the lot owner
or his agent rather than in the name of the individual business enterprise
requesting a particular sign.
18.15.080 Compliance with Building Code.
All signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform
Building Code, current adopted edition.
18.15.090 Signs permitted in commercial and industrial zones.
The following signs allowed in the NC, DC, CC, RC, L1/BP, L1, and HI zoning
districts:
A. Entrance structures subject to 18.15.110;
B. Two (2) informational sign(s) per entrance/exit per lot, not to exceed six
square feet in sign area;
C. One (1) freestanding, projecting or monument sign is permitted per street
frontage subject to the provision of 18.15.120 or 18.15.140, as applicable.
In addition to the requirements of 18.15.120, freestanding signs shall have
a setback of 5 feet from all property lines and shall not be located in the
vision clearance area, a minimum clearance of 14 feet over any vehicular
use area, and 8 feet over any pedestrian use area;
D. No more than two wall signs are permitted per bu"i1ding face and not to
exceed ten percent (10%) of wall area.
E. Incidental signs. Total sign surface area shall not exceed five percent (5%)
of the primary building face, nor shall the signs cover more than twenty-
five percent (25%) of any window area. Where a wall is composed largely
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of glass and is transparent, the total incidental sign surface area shall not
exceed five percent (5%) of the primary building face.
F. Each multi-building complex, shall be permitted one freestanding directory
sign not to exceed 100 square feet. The directory sign shall identify two or
more establishments and/or the complex as a whole. The directory sign
shall be considered an additional permitted sign, allowed beyond the
provided elsewhere in this chapter. If a tenant in a multi-building
complex has a sign on the freestanding directory sign, then the tenant
shall not have an individual freestanding sign;
G. On a business or multi-building complex with total frontage on the main
street of more than 300 feet, the business or multi-building complex shall
be allowed one additional freestanding directional sign for each 300 feet of
frontage, not to exceed 100 square feet. Each sign shall be placed not
less than 150 feet apart;
H. One nonelectric portable sign is permitted per business establishment, not
to exceed 6 square feet in sign area. No permit is required for the
placement of the portable sign, except if the sign is placed in the public-
right-of wayan encroachment permit is required and can be obtained at
the public works department.
I. In commercial and industrial zones roof signs shall be permitted, provided
that the top of the signs do not exceed above the roof line or parapet wall
and do not exceed the maximum building height for the zoning district in
which the building is located.
18.15.100 Signs permitted and regulated in residential and multifamily
zones.
The following signs area allowed in Residential (R) and Multifamily (MF) zones:
A. Entrance structures as specified in section 18.15.110 "Entrance
Structures".
B. All freestanding signs for residential uses (e.g. single family home), shall
have a maximum height limit of 6 feet, and maximum sign area of 6
square feet, and shall have a setback of 5 feet from any property line.
c. For conditional uses permitted residential and multifamily districts such as
churches, schools, and civic organizations etc., the standards for signs
shall be the same as the standards for signs permitted in commercial and
industrial zones.
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18.15.110 Entrance structures sign standards.
An entrance structure is defined as a structure placed at the entrance of a
subdivision, planned development, business park, housing complex, or
commercial development that contains the name of the development.
Figure 18.15.110 -1 Entrance Structures Figure 18.15.110-2 Entrance Structures
All entrance structures must conform to the following requirements:
A. Location. An entrance structure may be located on one side or both
sides of the entrance intersection. If located on both sides of the entrance
intersection, each side of the entrance structure shall be proportionate in
size and location to the other. No entrance structure or any portion
thereof may be erected within any vision clearance area. All entrance
structures shall be constructed so that the vision of motorists is not
impaired or obstructed in any way.
B. Height and Size. No entrance structure shall exceed six (6) feet in height
or 15 feet in length, nor 32 square feet in area;
C. Permitted. No residential development shall be allowed to have an
entrance structure unless it consists of ten or more dwelling units. No
commercial development or business park shall have an entrance
structure unless it consists of five or more commercial lots or exceeds five
acres in size;
D. Lighting. An entrance structure shall be illuminated with ground-mounted
indirect lighting with a maximum light fixture height of two feet;
E. Design. All entrance structures must be designed so as to be compatible
with adjacent architecture and landscaping, and must be constructed with
materials conductive to abutting structures and the surrounding area;
F. Liability. Adequate provisions must be made for ownership and
maintenance of the entrance structure by a homeowners association, the
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developer, the property owner, or some other person or entity acceptable
to the City.
G. Review. Entrance structures shall be reviewed in accordance with any
landscaping plans or Design Review of the development.
18.15.120 Freestanding sign standards.
A freestanding sign that is attached to, erected on, or supported by some
structure (such as a pole, mast, frame, or other structure) that is not itself an
integral part of or attached to a building or other structure whose principal
function is something other than the support of a sign. See figure 18.15.120-1.
grade Figure 18.15.120-1 Typical Freestanding Sign
Freestanding signs are subject to the following:
A. Number. Only one freestanding sign shall be permitted per street
frontage per entity with the exception of a multi-building complex with
street frontage that exceeds 300 feet as addressed in section 18.15.090
"Signs permitted in commercial and industrial zones." A freestanding sign
is not permitted in combination with a projecting or monument.
B. Size. Freestanding sign surface area shall not exceed ten percent (10%)
of the primary building face occupied by the entity. Window areas are to
be included in calculating primary building face area.
C. Height. Freestanding sign height shall not exceed 25 feet from the
ground to the top of sign in any zone, except for billboard signs which are
addressed in section 18.15.090 "Signs permitted in commercial and
industrial zones".
D. Lighting. A freestanding sign may be illuminated or indirectly illuminated.
E. Location. A freestanding sign (all portions) shall be set back 5 feet from
any property lines.
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18.15.130 Wall sign standards.
A wall sign is any sign that is attached parallel to and extending not more than 6
inches from the wall of a building. This definition includes, painted, individual
letter, and cabinet signs, and signs on a mansard roof. See figure 18.15.120-1.
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Figure 18.15.120-1 Wall sign
Wall signs are subject to the following:
A. Area. The total area of signs located on the wall, or other side surface
area such as a canopy, may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the area of
the wall or other side surface on which the sign is located;
B. Number. No more than two wall signs are permitted per building face.
Two wall signs in combination shall not exceed 10% of building face area.
c. Location. No sign shall extend above the parapet wall or be placed upon
any roof surface except that the roof surfaces constructed at an angle of
75 degrees or more from horizontal shall be regarded as wall space;
D. Design. No sign shall project more than 12 inches from the wall or
structure surface.
18.15.140 Projecting and Monument Sign standards.
A projecting sign is a sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its
leading edge extends more than 6 inches beyond the surface of such building or
wall. See figure 18.15.140-1. A monument sign is a freestanding sign not more
than six feet in height, which is attached to the ground by means of a wide base
of solid appearance. See figure 18.15.140-2.
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Figure 18.15.140-1 Projecting Sign Figure 18.15.040-2 Typical Monument Sign
Projecting and monument signs are subject to the following:
A. Size. Projecting and Monument sign surface area shall not exceed ten
percent (10%) of the primary building face occupied by the entity.
B. Number. Only one projecting or monument sign is permitted per street
frontage (either one or the other) and neither is permitted in combination
with a freestanding sign.
C. Safety. A projecting or monument sign shall not be placed as to obstruct
the vision or mobility of a motorist or pedestrian using the streets and
sidewalks. No sign shall be placed in the vision clearance area.
D. Location. No sign shall be hung so that the bottom is less than 10 feet
above the sidewalk and all signs that come within three feet of vertical line
with the outside edge of the curb shall be 14 feet above the sidewalk.
18.15.150 Signs prohibited.
The following signs are specifically prohibited in the City:
A. Signs attached to any telephone, telegraph or electric light pole, or placed
in a public right-of-way unless approved by the City Planner;
B. Displays of Banners, clusters of flags, posters, pennants, ribbons,
streamers, strings of lights, twirlers or propellers, flashing, rotating or
blinking lights, flares or balloons or inflated signs over 24 inches in
diameter, and similar devices of carnival nature; provided, that certain
signs of this nature are permitted on a temporary or limited basis pursuant
to section 18.15.170 "Temporary signs-Permit exemptions".
C. Any sign that is dangerous because of insecure construction or fastening
with resultant danger of falling as determined by the building official, or
because it is an extreme fire hazard as determined by the fire Marshall.
D. Abandoned sign;
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E. Roof sign;
F. Animated sign;
G. Vehicular sign;
H. Signs located in such a manner as to substantially interfere with the view
necessary for motorists to proceed safely through intersections or to enter
onto or exit from public streets or private roads and driveways;
I. Signs erected or placed so that by location, color, size, shape, nature
would tend to obstruct the view or be confused with official traffic signage;
18.15.160 Exempt signs.
The following signs are exempt from regulation under this chapter:
A. Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area that are customarily
associated with residential use and that are not of a commercial nature,
such as: signs giving property identification names or numbers or names
of occupants; signs on mail boxes or newspaper tubes; and signs posted
on private property, or warning the public against trespassing or danger
from animals;
B. Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings or works of art, so
long as such features or works do not contain letters, trademarks, moving
parts or lights;
C. Bulletin boards, identification signs and directional signs associated with a
Public use, School, Church, or other community based organization that
does not exceed one per abutting street on any given lot and 16 square
feet in area and that are not internally illuminated;
D. Signs painted on or other wise permanently attached to currently licensed
motor vehicles that are not primarily used as signs;
E. Public service signs, not exceeding two square feet in area, placed in the
interior of an establishment's building window or glass door, such as "open
or closed," "vacancy," "will return," "no smoking," and other
noncommercial messages;
G. Signs that constitute an integral part of a vending machine, telephone
booth or similar facilities, provided the sign does not interfere with the
vision clearance area.
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18.15.170 Temporary signs-Permit exemptions.
The following temporary signs shall not require a permit and, where erected,
such temporary signs shall not be counted toward limitations in total sign area
and numbers of signs as provided elsewhere in this chapter for permanent signs.
However, these temporary signs shall be subject to the specific number, size and
time limitation provisions in this section as well as any other specifically
applicable requirements of this chapter:
A. One Political sign per candidate per street frontage. Sign surface area
shall not exceed six (6) square feet for residential zoning districts and shall
not exceed 32 square feet for commercial, industrial, and high technology
zones. Political signs may not be placed in public right-of-way, public
easements, or any property without the permission of the property owner.
Such signs shall be removed 14 days following such election or
referendum;
B. One real estate sign, as defined, per property frontage, not exceeding
four square feet in area. Properties with frontage in excess of 400 feet
along any public right-of-way may be permitted two real estate signs.
Such signs must be removed seven days following sale rental or lease;
C. One construction sign, as defined, per lot, not exceeding 32 square feet
in area. Construction signs shall not be allowed or erected prior to the
issuance of a preliminary plat or other approval, and must be removed
within ten days after the issuance of the certificate of the occupancy for
building or use on the lot;
D. Holiday lights, displays and decorations;
E. Special event signs, such as a grand opening, fair, carnival, circus,
festival, or similar event is to take place on the lot where the sign is
located. Such signs may be erected not sooner than two weeks before
the event and must be removed not later than three days after the event;
F. Community event sign on or off site.
G. One temporary sign not otherwise specified in this section, per lot, not
exceeding four square feet in area, and not displayed for more than three
consecutive days nor more than ten days during any 365-day period.
H. On-premises garage sale signs.
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18.15.180 Determination of number of signs.
For the purpose of determining the number of signs permitted, a sign shall be
considered to be a single display surface or display device containing elements
organized, related and composed to form a unit. Where matter is displayed in a
random manner without organized relationship of elements, each element shall
be considered a single sign. A two-sided or multi-sided sign shall be regarded as
one sign.
18.15.190 Computation of sign area.
The sign area is defined as the area of the surface or surfaces, which displays
letters or symbols identifying the business or businesses occupying the parcel
together with any allowable electronic message board. In calculating the sign
area, the following apply:
Three dimensional sign Double faced sign "V" faced sign
Figure 18.15.190-1 Sign surface areas
A. The sign area shall not include the base or pedestal to which the sign is
mounted.
B. The sign surface area of a double-faced sign shall be calculated by using
the area of only one side of such sign. See figure 18.15.190-1.
C. The sign surface area of a double-faced sign constructed in a "V" shall be
calculated by using the area of only one side of such sign. See figure
18.15.190-1.
D. The sign surface area of three dimensional signs, shall be computed by
including the total of all sides designed to attract attention or communicate
information that can be seen at anyone time by a person from one
vantage point. See figure 18.15.190-1.
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18.16.200 Sign Illumination.
Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter, signs may be illuminated if such
illumination is in accordance with this section.
A. No sign within one hundred-fifty feet of a residential district may be
illuminated between the hours of midnight and six a.m., unless the impact
of such lighting beyond the boundaries of the lot where it is located is
entirely inconsequential.
B. Lighting directed toward a sign shall be hooded or shielded so that it
illuminates only the face of the sign and does not shine directly onto a
public right-of-way or a residential property.
C. Except as herein provided, internally illuminated signs are not permitted in
residential districts. Where permitted, internally illuminated signs may not
be illuminated during hours that the business or enterprise advertised by
such sign is not open for business or in operation.
18.16.210 Maintenance of signs.
A. All signs and all components thereof, including supports, braces and
anchors, shall be kept in a state of good repair. With respect to
freestanding signs, components not bearing a message shall be
constructed of materials that blend with the surrounding environment.
B. Abandoned signs and all supporting structural components shall be
removed by the sign owner, owner of the property where the sign is
located, or other party having control over the sign. Each being
individually and severally responsible for removing such sign within thirty
days after abandonment, unless such sign is replaced with a conforming
sign.
18.15.220 Determination of legal nonconforming signs.
Existing signs which do not conform to the specific provisions of the chapter may
be eligible for the designation "Iegal nonconforming;" provided that:
A. The building department determines that such signs are properly
maintained and do not in any way endanger the public;
B. The sign was covered by a permit deemed valid by the City of Camas or
complied with all applicable laws on the date on which it was established.
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18.15.230 Loss of legal nonconforming status.
A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation if:
A. The sign is relocated or replaced;
B. The structure or size of the sign is altered in any way except toward
compliance with this chapter. This does not refer to change of copy or
normal message.
C. The business, use, or product for which the sign is directed has been
abandoned (has not occurred on the property for a period of 6 consecutive
months). The burden of demonstrating non-abandonment shall be on the
owner.
18.15.240 Maintenance and repair of nonconforming signs.
The legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of this code regarding
safety, maintenance, and repair. However, if the sign suffers more than 50%
damage or deterioration as determined by the building official, it must be brought
into conformance with this code or removed.
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Chapter 18.17
18.17.010
18.17.020
18.17.030
18.17.040
18.17.050
18.17.060
SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Purpose.
Scope.
Vision clearance area.
Accessory structures.
fences, walls and hedges.
Retaining walls.
18.17.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish development standards that supplement
those established within various zone districts. These supplemental standards are
intended to address certain unique situations that may cross district boundaries, and to
implement related policies of the Camas Comprehensive Plan.
18.17.020 Scope.
The provisions contained in the following sections are of both general application to the
zoning districts and supplemental to specific districts established by the Camas
Municipal Code.
If 1 ", ~ Vision Clearance Area ..v,
15' '
1 ' ProDertv line
1+--15' ----..l
Sidewalk
Figure 18.17.030 (1) Vision Clearance
18.17.030 Vision clearance area.
Vision clearance areas shall be maintained in all zoning districts except in the DC, CC,
RC, and HI zoning districts. Within these zoning districts, vision clearance areas shall
be maintained on the corners of all property adjacent to the intersection of two streets, a
street and a railroad, or a private street entering a public street. Driveways and alleys
are excluded from the provisions in this section.
A. On all corner lots, no vehicle, fence, wall, hedge or other obstructive structure or
planting shall impede visibility between a height of 42 inches and 10 feet above
the existing grade. See figure 18.17.030 (2)
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B. The triangular area shall be formed by measuring 15 feet along both street
property lines beginning at their point of intersection. The third side of the
triangle shall be a line connecting the end points of the first two sides of the
triangle. (see figure 18.17.030 (1) and (2))
18.17.040 Accessory structures.
In an R or MF zones, accessory structures on each lot shall conform to the following
requirements:
A. Definition. An accessory structure is a subordinate structure detached from but
located on the same lot as the principal structure, the use of which is incidental
and accessory to that of the principal structure;
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C. Placement. Not project beyond the front building line;
D. Coverage. Not occupy altogether more than 30% of the required rear yard,
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provided that total lot coverage shall not be exceeded;
E. Placement. Not be located closer than five feet to a side or rear lot line within a
rear yard not closer than 20 feet to a side lot line within a rear yard along a
flanking street of a corner lot; provided, that in case of a manufactured home
park accessory structures shall not be located closer than 25 feet to a side lot
line within a rear yard along a flanking street of a corner lot;
F. Placement. Not be located closer than five feet to a rear lot line where such rear
lot line coincides with the side lot line of an adjoining lot;
G. Fire protection. Accessory structures placed less than 6 feet away from an
existing building require fire protection of exterior walls according to the uniform
building code.
18.17.050 Fences
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide minimum regulations for
fences, walls, hedges, and other similar sight obscuring installations; to provide
for the desired objectives of, privacy and security for residents, and safety for
motorists and pedestrians using the streets and sidewalks.
B. Definition. "Fence" means an accessory structure, including landscape planting,
designed and intended to serve as a barrier or as a means of enclosing a yard or
other area, or other structure; or to serve as a boundary feature separating two or
more properties. Fences defined under this chapter shall include, but are not
limited to, masonry walls, hedges, arbors, ornamental constructions, and the
commonly known, wire, board, metal, wood, wood picket or wood rail fences.
I Interior Lot
c. Heights. Fences not more than 6 feet in height may be maintained along the
side yard or rear lot lines; provided that such wall or fence does not extend into
the required front yard area. The front yard area is the distance between the
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front property line and the nearest point of the building specified in the zone
districts under Title 18.
D. A fence shall not exceed 3.5 feet in height in the front yard area, except as herein
provided. The height may be increased to 4 feet for non-sight obscuring pipe or
rail fencing.
E. In the case of corner lots, a fence exceeding 3.5 feet (42 inches) in height along
a flanking street shall satisfy the required yard setback requirements for the
zone. Unless otherwise restricted, fences up to 3.5 feet in height may be
constructed within a required side or rear yard.
F. Access. No fence shall be constructed so as to 1) block or restrict vehicular
access to a dedicated alley, access, or way, or 2) create a traffic hazard by
impairing or obstructing vision clearance from any driveway, alley, or access.
Fences over 3.5 feet shall not be placed in the vision clearance area on corner
lots.
G. Prohibited materials. Fiberglass sheeting, bamboo sheeting, barbed wire, razor
ribbon or other similar temporary material shall not be permitted as a fencing
material.
H. Temporary Fences. Vacant property and property under construction may be
fenced with a maximum six foot high, non-view obscuring fence.
I. Measurement of fence and wall height. The height of a fence or wall shall be
measured at the highest average ground level within three feet of either side of
said wall or fence. In order to allow for variation in topography, the height of a
required fence or wall may vary an amount not to exceed six inches; provided
however, that in no event shall the average height of such wall or fence exceed
the maximum height permitted for that location
J. AIR Exception. Barbed wire and electric fences shall be permitted on land
classified AIR. All electric fences in such instances shall be clearly identified.
Maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing fences shall be governed by
state law.
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A. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below the natural grade and is located
within a required yard, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence or wall of
the same height that would otherwise be permitted at that location if no retaining
wall existed (see figure 18.17.050 (A) Retaining walls).
B. Where a retaining wall contains a fill above the natural grade and is located
within a required yard, the height of the retainingwall shall be considered as
contributing to the permissible height of a fence or wall at that location. A non-
sight obscuring fence up to 3.5 feet in height may be erected at the top of the
retaining wall for safety (see figure 18.17.050 (8) Retaining walls).
C. Where a wall or fence is located in a required yard adjacent to a retaining wall
containing a fill, such wall shall be setback a distance of one foot for each one
foot in height of such wall or fence. The area between the wall or fence and the
retaining wall shall be landscaped and continuously maintained. (See figure
18.17.050 (C) Retaining walls).
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Chapter 18.20 North Dwyer Creek Residential Overlay and
Planned Industrial Development Overlays.
Sections:
18.20.010
18.20.020
18.20.030
18.20.040
18.20.050
18.20.060
18.20.070
18.20.080
18.20.090
18.20.100
18.20.110
18.20.120
North Dwyer Creek residential overlay -Purpose.
North Dwyer Creek residential overlay -Applicability.
North Dwyer Creek residential overlay -Standards.
Establishing a Planned Industrial Development (PID).
PID -Application requirements.
PID -Establishment of a design team.
Review of PID by design committee.
PID -Use Authorization.
PID -Use limitations.
Lot area and dimensional requirements.
Development plan,. general requirements.
Criteria for preliminary development plan approval.
18.20.010 North Dwyer Creek residential overlay -Purpose.
The purpose of the North Dwyer Creek residential overlay is to encourage
appropriate development of the residential portion of the North Dwyer Creek
master plan area. The North Dwyer Creek master plan, a subarea plan of the
City of Camas 1994 Comprehensive Plan, designates the residential portion of
the planning area for single family residential medium, and the zoning as R-1 0
(one dwelling unit per ten thousand square feet). Without a special overlay, the
existing small-lot configuration and critical areas constrain development at the
targeted density of R-1 O. The overlay allows more flexible residential
development through "clustering" smaller lots on constrained sites, leaving the
constrained areas as open space. (Renumbered from 18.24.050)
18.20.020 North Dwyer Creek residential overlay -Applicability.
The residential overlay zone applies to the area zoned R-10 within the North
Dwyer Creek subarea as shown on "The Map Of The Zoning Ordinance Of The
City Of Camas 2001".
18.20.030 North Dwyer Creek residential overlay -Standards.
A. Residential Subdivisions in the master plan area can only be approved in
accordance with the following criteria:
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1. Subdivisions in the overlay area that contain new lots under ten
thousand square feet shall provide evidence of the existence of
sensitive lands such as steep slopes, unstable land, historical or
archaeological sites, wetlands, and wetland buffers on the parent
parcel.
2. Permissible uses within the R-10 zone shall include single-family
detached dwellings.
3. The maximum density will be determined by the following formula:
gross square footage of the site divided by ten thousand square feet.
4. The minimum lot size for new lots shall be five thousand square feet.
5. Where lots are ten thousand square feet or larger, lot dimensions are
the same as for the R-10 district. For lots smaller than ten thousand
square feet, the minimum width is fifty and the minimum depth is eighty
feet.
18.20.040 Establishing a planned industrial development.
As provided in chapter 18.21.110, a planned industrial development (PIO) may
be established in the L1/BP zone subject to the establishment of a final
development plan approved pursuant to the procedures for a binding site plan
found in chapter 18.55 and consistent with the provisions of this chapter and
other applicable section of the Camas Municipal code. The intent of the PIO is to
establish a development plan for the specific area that establishes:
1. The specific type of uses that may occur consistent with this chapter;
2. An overall landscape design for common areas and open spaces;
3. An architectural style for consistency of development within the PID and
compatible with the surrounding uses;
4. Road and vehicular and pedestrian access improvements for the PID
addressing connectivity and consistent with the comprehensive plan or other
transportation plans;
5. Establishes minimum lot sizes for new lots with the PID, consistent with this
chapter;
6. Establishes setbacks and site development limitations regarding bulk, lot area
requirements and other standards.
18.20.050 PIO -Application requirements
Application for a Planned Industrial Development shall be submitted on forms
provided and in a manner set forth by the Planning Manager. The application
shall include such drawings, sketches and narrative as to allow the Planning
Commission and City Council review of the proposal on the merits of the
applicable city code.
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18.20.060 PID -Establishment of a design team.
Because of the special nature of a PIO, the expertise of qualified and licensed
professionals, working as a team, is required for the planning, development and
construction of any PIO to ensure fulfillment of the purposes and objectives of
chapter 18.21 and this chapter.
A. The design team shall include, at a minimum, an architect, and/or a
landscape architect, and/or a civil engineer. The architect and civil
engineer shall be registered to practice in the state.
B. One of the above professionals shall be designated by the applicant to be
responsible for submitting materials to and communicating with the public
works department with respect to the concept and details of the
development plan. This designated professional shall act as a liaison
between the public works department, the design team and the applicant.
The selection of this liaison shall not prevent the applicant or any member
of the design team from conferring with the public works staff or
presenting material to the Planning Commission and/or City Council. The
Planning Commission or City Council may require that the expertise of
other professionals be used in the planning and development of the PID if
it is determined that the site merits special consideration due to
particularly unusual or adverse features or conditions.
18.20.070 Review of PID by design committee.
A complete application for a preliminary PIO and plan shall be submitted to a
design committee, prior to Planning Commission, for review. Such committee
shall include, at a minimum, one member from the Planning Commission, one
member from the City Council, public works staff, and any other qualified
professional(s) the committee deems necessary for each individual application.
The committee shall review each application for compliance with the objectives
and standards contained in this chapter and applicable sections of the Camas
Municipal Code, and shall make recommendations to the Planning Commission
for its consideration.
18.20.080 PID -Use Authorization
Based upon a development plan approved by the city, the following uses may be
permitted in the PIO overlay:
A. Primary and secondary permitted uses in the LI/BP zone, as listed in
section 18.07 subject to the conditions and performance standards as
required. As part of the PIO approval, the City Council may further specify
what uses listed under section 18.07 (U/BP) may be allowed outright,
subject to additional review, or prohibited.
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18.20.090 PIO -Use limitations
Under no conditions shall the amount of the land designated for commercial use
within the PIO exceed 25% of the gross developed area within the PIO, nor shall
secondary uses be allowed to solely be established on parcels greater than five
acres in size.
18.20.100 Lot area and dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum Area. The minimum area for a development within the PIO
overlay shall be two acres of contiguous land. The City Council may allow
development in the PIO overlay on a site smaller than two acres iffindings
can be made to satisfy the following criteria:
1. The size, configuration and physical characteristics of the site are
suitable for the innovative, high quality design called for in a PIO;
2. There is evidence that specific limitations or constraints of the site
could hinder or prevent its development for industrial purposes in
accordance with the LI/BP zone;
B. Minimum Setback and Access Requirements.
1. Oiscrete setback restrictions contained in Section 18.09.030 Table -1
may be reduced for a development in the PIO overlay, provided that
the intent and objectives of Section 18.21.010 are complied with in the
total development plan as determined by the City Council. Building
separation shall be maintained in accordance with requirements of the
Uniform Fire Code and other safety codes of the city and in
accordance with good design principles.
2. Every industrial or commercial building shall have access to a public
and/or private street and/or walkway in compliance with AOA
requirements.
3. Perimeter Requirements. If topographical or other barriers within the
development do not provide reasonable privacy for existing
nonindustrial uses adjacent to the development, the City Council shall
impose either of the following requirements or both:
a. Structures located on the perimeter of the development must be set
back in accordance with the provisions of the LI/BP zone; and/or
b. Structures located on the perimeter of the development must be
screened in a manner approved by the City Council.
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18.20.110 Development plan -general requirements
In addition to any requirements identified by the Planning Manager, a proposed
development plan shall include the following:
A. Circulation Plan. A comprehensive and detailed vehicular and pedestrian
plan, including public transit services, shall be provided as part of the PID
application and shall be approved by the City Council. The circulation plan
shall include the following:
1. Public and private vehicular access to and from adjacent streets;
2. Methods of adequately separating vehicular and pedestrian circulation
patterns;
3. Pedestrian access patterns to various pedestrian-oriented areas of the
development overlay from parking areas and public transit stops or
terminals, if any; and
4. Separation of service and delivery areas for customer and employee
parking areas as well as from other vehicular and pedestrian
circulation patterns.
B. Common Landscaped Areas. For purposes of creating common areas,
landscaped areas shall be configured, where possible, to be contiguous to
adjacent landscaped areas. Such landscaped areas shall be clearly
shown on the preliminary plan, shall be physically situated so as to be
readily accessible, available to, and usable by all occupants of the
development; and such landscaped areas shall be maintained by the
occupants of the development in accordance with chapter 18.13 and
section 18.21.070 .
C. Recycling and Trash Receptacle Areas. All industries and businesses
established within the city shall provide an adequately sized recycling and
trash storage area designed to accommodate all recycling and trash
generated by the same industry or business. All recycling and trash
storage areas shall be screened from public view, using either a six-foot
nontransparent wooden fence, masonry wall, or other appropriate means
approved by the public works director or his designee, and shall be
accessible to recycling and trash collection vehicles.
O. Architectural Design. Within a PIO overlay, all buildings, structures and
other architectural features shall be of compatible architectural design,
materials and appearance, including signing, throughout so as to give a
unified appearance to the development therein. An application for a PIO a
shall specify the general architectural design, materials and appearance,
and signage design which will be binding on future development within the
PIO.
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E. Utilities. A development within a PIO overlay shall provide for
underground installation of utilities, including electrical distribution lines, in
public ways, private easements, and extensions thereof. Utility installation
and maintenance of facilities shall be in accordance with requirements and
regulations of the appropriate public and/or private utility and shown on
the development plan.
18.20.120 Criteria for preliminary development plan approval.
A preliminary development plan for a PIO may be authorized if findings are made
that each of the following criteria is satisfied:
A. Public facilities serving the proposed development, including but not
limited to, sanitary sewers, water, streets, storm sewers, electrical power
facilities, parks, public safety and schools shall be adequate and meet
current city standards; or it is guaranteed that inadequate or nonexistent
public facilities will be upgraded or constructed by the applicant prior to
occupancy of the project.
B. The impact of the proposed development on public facilities shall not
exceed the impact anticipated for the site in the formulation of the public
facilities master plans contained in the comprehensive plan.
C. The proposal shall provide adequate open space, landscaping and design
features to minimize significant adverse effects on adjacent properties and
uses.
O. The location, shape, size and character of common open space areas
shall be suitable and appropriate to the scale and character of the project,
considering its size, density, expected population, topography, and the
number, type and location of buildings to be provided.
E. The proposed development shall not result in creation of any nuisance,
including but not limited to air, land or water degradation, noise, glare,
heat, vibration or other conditions which may be injurious to public health,
safety and welfare.
F. The proposal shall meet the intent and objectives for a PIO as expressed
in Section 18.21.110.
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Chapter 18.21 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS PARK
Purpose.
Primary uses.
Secondary uses.
Development application.
Development standards.
Site development criteria.
Landscaping standards.
Building and structure designs.
Variances.
Amendments and minor adjustments.
18.21
Sections:
18.21.010
18.21.020
18.21.030
18.21.040
18.21.050
18.21.060
18.21.070
18.21.080
18.21.090
18.21.100
18.21.110
18.21.120
18.21.130
18.21.140
18.21.150
18.21.160
18.21.170
Planned industrial development overlay-Creation, purpose.
Process for establishing a planned industrial development.
Establishment of a design team.
Review of PID by design committee.
Standards and requirements.
Criteria for preliminary plan approval.
Uses authorized.
18.21.010 Purpose.
The L1/BP district is intended to provide for employment growth in the city by protecting
industrial areas for future light industrial development. Design of light industrial
facilities in this district will be "campus-style", with ample landscaping, effective buffers,
and architectural features compatible with and not offensive to surrounding uses.
Commercial development in the L1/BP district is limited to those uses necessary to
primarily serve the needs of the surrounding industrial area and is restricted in size to
discourage conversion of developable industrial land to commercial uses.
18.21.020 Primary uses.
Primary uses in the L1/BP district are those listed as permitted or conditional uses under
Chapter 18.07.030 and not identified as a secondary permitted use.
18.21.030 Secondary uses.
Commercial development listed as a secondary permitted use under 18.07.030 may be
allowed subject to a conditional use permit and upon findings that the applicables
provisions of this chapter are met.
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18.21.040 Development application.
Any person desiring to establish or significantly modify a primary or secondary use on
land zoned at Ll/BP shall submit a conditional use permit application consistent with the
requirements of chapter 18.43 and pursuant to the procedures of chapter 18.55. Such
application shall be in the manner and form required by the City Planner and shall
address the applicable provisions of this chapter.
18.21.050 Development standards.
A. Definitions.
1. "Maximum floor area ratio" is the maximum permitted ratio of the gross
square footage of a building or buildings on a parcel to the total parcel area.
The gross square footage of a building or buildings shall be the sum of the
area of each floor measured horizontally to the outside faces of the exterior
walls. Parcels containing more than one building shall have a maximum floor
area ratio based upon the average of all buildings.
2. "Minimum parking ratio" is the minimum permitted ratio of the number of
parking spaces on a parcel to the gross square footage of a building or
buildings on a parcel.
3. "Maximum building height": includes roof screens shielding equipment or
penthouse structures. Height is to be measured to the midpoint of the exterior
wall having the greatest change in elevation, to the highest point of the roof or
mechanical screen.
B. Maximum floor area ratios are applicable to the lot coverage requirement set
forth in Table 18.09.030 Table-1.
C. Setbacks. Setbacks shall be as setforth in Chapter 18.09.030 Table-1.
1. Setbacks may be reduced by city council based on site or development
constraints, such as wetlands, topography, or the amount of cut and fill
required.
2. On corner parcels (parcels bordered by two or more streets), there shall be
one front yard established and the remaining sides shall be side yards. The
minimum setbacks shall follow the front and side requirements.
D. Parking. Parking shall be provided as per Chapter 18.11.
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E. Signs. Signage shall be as provided in Chapter 18.15 or as provided in a
development specific signage program proposed by an applicant and approved
as part of the conditional use permit for the use.
18.21.060 Site Development criteria.
A. Site improvements are to be designed to result in a natural appearance that will
blend with surroundings and be compatible with neighboring developments.
B. Grading and Drainage: Site grading and drainage are to be designed by a
licensed civil engineer. Grading and slopes are to be compatible with
landscaping materials, shall not permit erosion and shall minimize use of
retaining walls to control slopes. Plans submitted for building permits shall
include a construction phase mitigating procedure to control temporary siltation
runoff, erosion, sedimentation or other objectionable effects.
C. Traffic and Parking:
1. All traffic and parking areas shall be paved with asphaltic concrete or portland
cement concrete in conformance with approved design standards. The
perimeter of all paving areas or landscaped areas shall have portland cement
concrete curbs throughout.
2. No public parking is to be allowed on public streets within this zone.
3. All parking areas, loading areas shall be located to minimize viewing from
adjacent properties and roadways. They shall be screened from horizontal
view with the use of dense landscaping, mounds, view screen fencing or
other approved means.
4. Truck docks and loading areas are not permitted on the front elevation of the
property and are to be screened from the front view if located within the side
yards.
D. Refuse/Storage: Refuse areas and service/storage areas are to be located
undercover.
E. Utilities: All utility service lines are to be located underground. All pad-mounted
equipment and other visible utility and service equipment are to be carefully
located to minimize appearance and shall be appropriately screened consistent
with required access and safety requirements.
F. Fencing: Perimeter fencing shall be so constructed as to minimize visual
impact. Walls or fences separating adjoining parcels may be located at the
property line. No wall or fence taller than three feet shall be placed within the
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landscape setbacks along side or rear lot lines and no wall or fence exceeding
three feet in height shall be located on the property except for security fencing.
Security fencing shall blend into and be compatible with landscaping. Fencing
shall have earth tone colors of brown, tan, gray or green. Walls shall be
constructed of materials compatible with the building architecture.
G. Lighting: Site and building lighting shall be designed to minimize glare or
objectionable effects to the adjacent properties. Residential neighborhoods are of
particular concern. Site lighting poles shall not exceed twenty feet in height and
shall direct the light downward. Lighting sources viewed from above or below on
adjacent property shall be shielded. Building lighting is to be concealed and
indirect. Lighting in service areas is to be contained to conceal visibility of light
sources from street and adjacent property. Site lighting is to be designed to
provide uniform distribution and the light levels shall be adequate for reasonable
security and safety on the premises.
H. Primary uses: All primary uses permitted in the L1/BP district shall have no
negative or undesirable atmospheric or environmental impacts. All such primary
uses shall be developed in a campus-type setting featuring landscaping, off-
street parking, architectural designs tending to minimize the industrial nature of
the development, buffers between other uses, and such other amenities as are
consistent with a campus setting.
I. Secondary uses: All secondary commercial uses are subject to the following:
1. The commercial use is demonstrated to be clearly subordinate to industrial
uses in the vicinity, and will primarily serves the daily retail and service
needs of the surrounding industrial area.
2. On parcels over ten acres, secondary commercial uses shall be
subordinate to a primary uses on the parcel, and the cumulative of all
secondary commercial development on site has a maximum floor area
equal to 25% of the gross floor area of the primary uses.
3. Proof is provided, demonstrating the need for such use to serve other
existing uses within the L1/BP district.
4. The development satifies the parking, design and other development
standards identified in this chapter.
18.21.070 Landscaping standards
In addition to the landscaping requirements of chapter 18.13, all proposed development
in this zone shall generally comply with the following standards. Variations may be
authorized by the City Council where reasonable factors such as topography, other site
constraints, or proposed improvements offset the need for strict compliance.
A. The entire street frontage will receive street trees/landscaping that will create a
unifying effect throughout the area. Tree groupings shall be located for interest
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and variety. Plantings shall conform to the approved selection list available from
the city, if available.
B. Entry areas and driveways shall be landscaped to create a feeling of
identification and continuity of plant materials related to the foundation plantings
around the buildings and parking areas. The entry areas shall be landscaped for
a minimum distance of 50 feet on either side of the curb breaks. Landscape a
minimum of 25 feet of width on either side of drives for their full length. Long
drives would benefit from landscaped divider islands ten to 15 feet wide.
C. Temporary parking areas shall have 25 feet of landscaping at all perimeters.
Permanent parking areas are to have horizontal sight screening from streets and
adjacent properties and shall have 50 feet of landscaping on street sides and 25
feet of landscape otherwise.
D. A fifty foot minimum landscaped planting strip shall be required adjacent to
building facades facing any street and a 25 foot minimum planting strip shall be
required elsewhere. Curvilinear design is encouraged to create interest and
variety.
E. Areas used for storage, loading, etc., which would make landscaping
inappropriate or superfluous will not require landscaping. Those areas have their
own requirements for screening. Walls and fences that extend out from the main
structure for purposes of screening shall also have a minimum of 25 feet of
landscape strip adjacent to the exterior facing side of the wall.
F. Site development plans shall be submitted showing the final intended, maximum
development. Areas reserved for future expansion beyond the foundation
planting described above may be allowed to remain natural growth native to the
area, but shall be maintained in conformance with local requirements for fire
control. Areas between any wall of a building and any street may be landscaped
or disced to create an appearance of a controlled natural state. Native species of
plants should be maintained where possible.
G. Large site areas that are intended to remain undeveloped shall be improved with
landscape materials that relate to the natural environment and the particular site.
Tree clusters, mounding and native undergrowth combined with employee
recreational uses should result in an esthetically pleasing effect.
H. Large, more mature plant materials are encouraged to ensure that some
immediate effect on the project's appearance will be attained within two years of
planting. The following minimum sizes and spacing are recommended for plant
materials at time of installation. Exceptions can be made to these standards
when areas are not visible to the general public and installation and maintenance
specifications insure successful establishment of introduced plantings.
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I. Notwithstanding sections 18.13.050 (G) and (H), street trees shall have a
minimum caliper size of two inches. Trees located along drives and in the street
side of planting areas adjacent to parking areas or buildings shall have a
minimum caliper size of one and one-half inches. Trees located elsewhere are to
have a minimum caliper size of one inch and equivalent to a 15 gallon container
size.
J. Shrubs should be a minimum offive-gallon pot size and upright shrubs should
have a minimum height of 18 inches with a minimum spread of 18 inches.
Spreading shrubs should have a minimum of 18 to 24 inches (smaller shrub
sizes may be approved where it is more appropriate within the particular
landscape plan).
K. Ground covers planted from flats should have a maximum spacing of 12 inches
on center or, when planted from one gallon cans, a maximum spacing of 24
inches on center.
L. Preservation of existing stands of mature, native and naturalized vegetation
should be a primary goal in site plan development and site preparation. Special
techniques, such as fencing, should be used to protect trees from grading and
other construction period activities. A tree protection program should be
submitted for projects in areas with substantial amounts of existing tree growth.
M. Earth berms are convenient devices for providing variation in the ground plane
and for screening interior portions of the site. Care must be taken in their
construction to avoid creating an artificial appearing landscape. The bermed
areas should be as long, as gradual and as graceful as space will allow, and
should have a minimum height above surrounding grade of three feet. Maximum
slopes for bermed areas should be 3:1 for turf areas and 2:1 for groundcover
areas. Earth berms shall comply with vision clearance standards in chapter
18.17.
N. All landscaped areas shall have an automated irrigation system to insure that
plantings are adequately watered. Irrigation systems shall be designed to
minimize water runoff onto sidewalks or streets.
o. Large land parcels may be developed in phases over time resulting in large
areas that will not justify final landscaping installation of portiones) of the parcel,
commensurate with the proposed development in the early phase(s).
18.21.080 Building design.
A. All structures should be designed to be harmonious with the local setting and
with neighboring developments, while contributing to the overall architectural
character of the area. The building design should appear as an integrated part of
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the design concept. All facilities should be designed by a licensed architect and
reflect a high standard of architectural design. Buildings should be either
reinforced concrete and steel, masonry or wood frame construction.
Prefabricated metal buildings or sheet metal sided structures are not permitted,
unless an exception is made by the staff review based upon meritorious design.
B. Building design should consider existing views and vistas from the site and from
adjacent roadways; solar orientation; orientation toward major streets and
thoroughfares; vehicular and pedestrian flow patterns; the character of
neighboring development; expression of the facilities functional organization and
individual character; and the satisfaction of the physical, psychological, social
and functional needs of facility users.
C. Design features that can contribute to the design character of a project include
entrance drives; enhanced visitor parking areas; highlighted visitor entrances and
entry plazas; decorative pedestrian plazas and walkways; focal landscape
treatments and site sculptures; employee lunch areas (with amenities such as
outdoor seating, garden areas, etc.); atriums and interior courts; dynamic building
and roof forms; distinctive window patterns; shade and shadow patterns; surface
treatments; and accent lighting and landscaping.
D. Long, straight building facades are generally uninviting and visually uninteresting.
Building setbacks shall be varied and all facades articulated to add visual variety,
distinctiveness and human scale. Space created by the varied setbacks of the
building facades can accommodate landscaping and pedestrian/employee areas
that contribute visual interest.
E. Exterior building colors shall be compatible with the surrounding manmade and
natural environments, and not in competition with surrounding elements for
attention (i.e., building color should not, in any way, become signing for the site).
Generally, building colors should be subdued. Primary colors or other bright
colors should generally be used only as accents to enliven the architecture.
Repetition and overuse of a single approach to the use of color, such as
horizontal stripes/bands, can result in the treatment losing its effectiveness.
Brighter, more distinctive color palettes may be approved by the city design
review, based upon meritorious design.
F. Reflective glass is not permitted for glazing.
G. Roof-mounted equipment that is visible from adjacent, elevated property should
be painted a compatible color with the roof screen.
H. All rooftop or outdoor mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from public
view in a manner which is architecturally integrated with the structure. Screening
shall be constructed to a finished standard using materials and finishes
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consistent with the rest of the building. Building designs should consider potential
visibility of equipment from elevated rights-of-way or adjoining property.
I. All vents, flues or other protrusions through the roof less than 16 inches in
diameter need not be screened from view, but must be painted or treated to blend
with the color of the background. All such vents, flues or other protrusions through
the roof more than 16 inches in diameter shall be considered mechanical
equipment and shall be screened from view.
18.21.090 Variances.
Whenever there are practical difficulties that result from peculiarities of specific property
which make it difficult to implement the standards and requirements of the Light
Industrial/Business Park zone, the City Council shall have the authority as part of the
conditional use permit process to grant a variance from strict compliance with specific
standards or requirements. Such variance may alter the literal enforcement of any
standard, requirement, or regulation of the Light Industrial/Business Park zone so long
as such variance is not inconsistent with the purpose of the Light Industrial/Business
Park zone and does not adversely impact the public health, safety, and welfare. Any
such variance so granted shall be specifically identified in the City Council's approval of
a development application.
18.21.100 Amendments and minor adjustments.
Approval of the application for a development within the Ll/BP district shall be binding
on the applicant, his heirs, successors and assigns, and any changes in the approved
application are subject to the following provisions relating to minor adjustments and
amendment of the approved application:
A. Minor Adjustments. Inherent in flexible zones is the need to provide for minor
adjustment in the size, shape, location and elevation of structures, the patterns
for traffic ingress and egress, the parking lot configurations, the landscaping and
buffers, and the other matters approved in the developer's application. The city
engineer may approve,in his discretion, those minor adjustments that do not
significantly or materially alter the application as approved by the City Council. If
the city engineer refuses to approve a proposed minor adjustment, then the
applicant may seek a variance from the board of adjustment subject to the
standards and procedures of Chapter 18.45 "Variances."
B. Amendment of Approved Application. Any change in the approved application
that would materially or significantly impact traffic patterns, water requirements,
production of waste products, volumes and kinds of stored chemicals and gases,
atmospheric emissions, soJid waste volumes, expected employment levels, or
other matters approved in the application must be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and recorded in the minutes of the Planning Commission. The
recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed
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amendment in the approved application, together with its reasons therefor, shall
be submitted to the City Council for its approval. Upon approval of such changes
by the City Council, the approved application shall be considered amended to
that extent.
C. Unauthorized Changes. Unauthorized changes or substantial deviations from
the approved application may be subject to a stop-work order by the city
engineer. If not corrected, this will result in the refusal to issue any occupancy
permits until the development is brought into conformance with the approved
application.
18.21.110 Planned industrial development overlay-Creation, purpose.
There is created under this chapter the planned industrial development (PID) overlay.
The PID overlay is intended to accommodate creative and imaginative small industrial
development based on an approved comprehensive development plan for the site which
is designed to insure compatibility between the industrial operations therein and the
existing conditions of the surrounding area.
In order to accomplish this purpose, it is the intent of these overlay regulations to:
A. Permit a PID to be established within the L1/BP zone after approval of final plans
as setforth in chapter 18.20;
B. To allow the use of those innovations in the technology of land development
which are in the best interest of the city; and
C. To encourage industrial development on existing smaller industrial lots in areas B
and C in the North Dwyer Creek area as identified in the North Dwyer Creek
Master Plan.
A plan approved pursuant to the provisions of the PID overlay zone shall constitute a
binding site plan, and shall allow for the division of land as an alternative to subdivision
and short subdivision approval.
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Chapter 18.25 ROWHOUSES
Sections:
18.25.010
18.25.020
18.25.030
18.25.040
18.25.050
18.25.060
Purpose.
Application.
Notification and Hearing.
Procedures.
Design Standards.
Dimensional Standards.
18.25.010 Purpose.
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To provide opportunities for individual home ownership in the multifamily zoning
districts and/or to provide for variety in housing opportunities within a PRO by
allowing rowhouse developments consistent with density requirements of the
base zones. This chapter provides alternative dimensional standards and
additional requirements which allows for the division of land into small lots in
conjunction with the construction of attached single family units commonly
referred to as rowhouses or townhouses.
18.25.020 Application.
An application is required for rowhouse developments and shall be reviewed in
accordance with Title 17 Subdivisions, of the Camas Municipal Code. If land is
subdivided development proposals must receive approval of a site plan
demonstrating how the proposal complies with this chapter and all other
requirements identified on the application.
18.25.030 Notification and hearing.
Notification and hearing for rowhouse developments shall be administered under
Chapter 18.55 "Development Administration."
18.25.040 Procedures.
A. Preliminary plats may not be approved without approval of the submitted
site plan. Both the site plan and preliminary plat must be fully consistent
with standards of this and all other applicable ordinances.
B. Preliminary plats may be approved only where conditions of approval are
established to ensure that subsequent or existing development on the
resultant parcels shall occur consistent with the approved site plan.
C. Building permits may only be approved where fully consistent with the
approved site plan and land division or all units with common walls.
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18.25.050 Design Standards.
A. No more than 40% of the total square footage of the front facade of each
unit may be garage door area.
B. One parking space is required per unit, and shall be provided either on the
same lot as the dwelling, or in shared parking areas located primarily to
the rear of or beneath the units. Parking is encouraged to be located
behind the dwelling unit with access to the alley. If an alley is utilized,
pedestrian access from the alley to the dwelling shall be provided for each
lot. On-site and shared parking shall be the primary parking location, off-
site parking may be used if approved by the City Engineer.
C. Detached garages are allowed, provided, they are accessed from an alley
or driveway and do not exceed 18 feet in height.
D. Impact fees for rowhouses on individual lots shall be assessed at the
multifamily rate.
E. Only one dwelling unit may occupy an individual lot. Each attached
dwelling may occupy no more than one lot.
F. No more than 8 attached dwellings are permitted in a row or single group
of structures.
18.25.060 Dimensional standards.
Dimensional standards shall be determined by Table 3 of section 18.09.050.
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Chapter 18.27 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Sections:
18.27.010
18.27.020
18.27.030
18.27.040
18.27.050
18.27.060
Purpose.
Scope.
Definition.
Establishing an accessory dwelling unit.
Development Standard.
Design Guidelines.
18.27.010 Purpose.
Accessory dwelling units are intended to:
A. Provide for a range of choices of housing in the City;
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B. Provide additional dwelling units, thereby increasing densities with minimal cost
an disruption to existing neighborhoods;
C. Allow individuals and smaller households to retain large houses as residences;
and
D. Enhance options for families by providing opportunities for older or younger
relatives to live in close proximity while maintaining a degree of privacy.
18.27.020 Scope.
Accessory dwelling units shall meet the requirement of this chapter and may be allowed
in the residential (R) and multi-family (MF) zones.
18.27.030 Definition.
Note:
This accessory dwelling
unit has a side entrance
and is located above the
primary residence
18.18 -1 Typical Accessory Dwelling Unit
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is an additional smaller, subordinate dwelling unit on
a lot with, or in an existing or new house. These units are intended to provide for a
greater range of choices of housing types in single family and multi-family residential
districts. An ADU is not a duplex because the intensity of use is less due to the
limitations of size and number of bedrooms.
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18.27.040 Establishing an accessory dwelling unit.
Accessory dwelling unit may be created through:
A. Internal conversion within an existing dwelling;
B. The addition of new square footage to the existing house or to a garage and any
addition thereto is located at least 40 feet back from the front property line;
C. Conversion of an existing garage if the garage is setback at least 40 feet back
from the front property line;
D. Inclusion in the development plans for, or as part of, the construction of a new
single family detached dwelling unit; or
E. A separate detached dwelling unit on the same lot as the primary dwelling unit
when the accessory unit is located at least 10 feet behind the most distant back
or side wall or other structural element of the primary dwelling unit structure;
Manufactured homes or recreational vehicles are not considered an accessory structure
for the purposes of this chapter.
18.27.050 Development Standards.
A. Number. No more than one accessory dwelling unit per legal lot is permitted and
it must be accessory to a single family residence. A lot of record lawfully
occupied by two or more single family residences shall not be permitted to have
an accessory dwelling unit, unless the lot is short platted under Title 17 of this
code. If a short plat is approved, an accessory dwelling unit for each dwelling
unit is permitted only if all dimensional standards of the underlying zone and all
other provisions of this chapter are met.
B. Lot area. No accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on a lot of less than
5,000 square feet.
C. Compliance. The applicant must apply for a building permit for an accessory
dwelling unit. An ADU shall comply with applicable building, fire, and health and
safety codes. Addressing of the ADU shall be assigned by the building
department with approval by the fire department. An ADU cannot be occupied
until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the building department.
D. Height. An accessory dwelling unit shall conform to existing requirements for the
primary residence, including, but not limited to lot coverage, front, side and rear
yard setbacks. Building height is limited to 25 feet for a detached ADU. Building
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height requirements of the underlying zone do apply to the ADU for internal
conversion or structural addition to the existing primary dwelling.
E. Conformance to zoning. The addition of an accessory dwelling unit shall not
make any lot, structure or use nonconforming within the development site. All
setbacks, including height limitations for the zone shall be met except as allowed
in Chapter 18.45 "Variances."
F. Outbuilding size. For purposes ofthis section, an accessory structure (such as a
garage or other outbuilding, but not a detached accessory dwelling unit) which
contains an accessory dwelling unit may not cover more than 10% of the total
site area.
G. Total floor area. The total gross floor area of an accessory dwelling unit shall not
exceed 40% of the area of the primary dwelling's living area. The living area of
the primary unit excludes uninhabitable floor area and garage or other out
building square footage whether attached or detached.
H. Number of bedrooms. An accessory dwelling unit shall not contain more than
one bedroom.
I. Parking. An accessory dwelling unit shall have a minimum of one on-site parking
space, in addition to the primary dwelling unit's designated parking spaces.
J. Architectural design. The exterior appearance of an addition or detached
accessory dwelling unit shall be architecturally compatible with the primary
residence. Compatibility includes coordination of architectural style, exterior
building materials and color, roof material, form and pitch, window style and
placement, other architectural features and landscaping. (See section
18.27.050 "Development standards" of this chapter).
K. Entrances. For an accessory dwelling unit created by internal conversion or by
an addition to an existing primary dwelling, only one entrance may be located on
the front of the house, unless the house contained additional front doors before
the conversion. Secondary entrances should be located on the side or rear of
the primary residence to the extent possible.
L. Utilities. An accessory dwelling unit shall connect to public sewer and water. A
home or lot not connected to public sewer and water, which adds an accessory
dwelling unit shall connect to public sewer and water.
M. Nonconformity. A home or lot which has an accessory dwelling unit which was
established prior to adoption of this chapter may be approved for a building
permit subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.41 "Nonconforming Uses."
N. Impact fees. Accessory dwelling units shall be subject to impact fees at the
following rates: Impact fees shall be 25% of the single family rate for internal
conversions and 35% for external conversions.
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O. Owner Occupancy. Prior to the issuance of a building permit establishing and
accessory dwelling unit, the applicant shall record the ADU as a deed restriction
with the Clark County auditor's office. Forms shall be provided by the City stating
that one of the dwelling units is and will continue to be occupied by the owner of
the property as the owner's principal and permanent residence for as long as the
other unit is being rented or other wise occupied. The owner shall show proof of
ownership and shall maintain residency for at least 6 months out of the year, and
at no time receive rent for, the owner occupied unit. Falsely certifying owner
occupancy shall be considered a violation of the zoning ordinance and is subject
to the enforcement actions.
18.27.060 Design Guidelines.
A. Exterior Finish Materials. Exterior finish materials must duplicate or reflect the
exterior finish material on the primary dwelling unit.
B. Roof Slopes. For buildings over 15 feet in height, the slope of the accessory
dwelling unit roof must be the same as that of the predominate slope of the
primary dwelling structure.
C. Historic Structures. If an accessory dwelling unit is on the same lot as or within
an historic structure which has been designated on the national, state or local
historic register, the following design guidelines are applicable:
1. Exterior materials shall be of the same type, size and placement as those of
the primary dwelling structure.
2. Trim on edges of elements of an ADU shall be the same as those of the
primary structure in type, size and placement.
3. Windows in any elevation which faces a street shall match those in the
primary structure in proportion, i.e. same height, width, and orientation
(horizontal or vertical).
4. Pediment and Dormers. Each accessory dwelling unit over 20 feet in height
shall have either a roof pediment or dormer if one or the other of these
architectural features are present on the primary dwelling.
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Chapter 18.29 MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.
Section:
18.29.010
18.29.020
18.29.030
18.29.040
18.29.050
18.29.060
18.29.070
18.29.080
18.29.010 Purpose.
Purpose.
Procedures.
Notification and hearing.
Application requirements.
Dimensional standards.
Park development standards.
Manufactured home site standards.
Operations and maintenance.
18.29
The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedure to accommodate manufactured
home park developments where individual spaces are leased or rented and not sold to
the occupants; to provide performance standards for such a park; to provide standards
for diverse and affordable housing as a goal expressed in the Comprehensive Plan.
18.29.020 Procedures.
Where manufactured home parks are required to receive conditional use approval, the
Planning Commission and City Council shall be guided by the following criteria in
addition to the criteria in Section 18.43.050 "Criteria" of the Conditional Use Permits
chapter in making a decision:
A. The park design, including site layout, street configuration, landscaping, and
community space, are compatible with the surroundings and the community
character goals of the Comprehensive Plan; and
B. The park is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and
C. The park makes adequate provision for sanitary sewers, drainage, water, streets,
parks and open space.
18.29.030 Notification and hearing.
Notification and hearing for manufactured home parks in accordance with a conditional
use permit shall be administered under Chapter 18.55 "Development Administration."
18.29.040 Application Requirements.
All applications submitted for approval of a manufactured home park shall consist of a
development plan, including:
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A. Name of the person who prepared the plan;
B. Names of all persons owning and managing the land proposed for the
development;
C. Name and address of the proposed manufactured home park;
D. Scale of the plan and north arrow;
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E. Boundaries and dimensions of the manufactured home park, and number of
acres included;
F. Vicinity map showing uses on adjacent properties and the relationship of the
development to such uses;
G. Location and dimensions of each space, with each space designated by number
or other designation;
H. Location and dimensions of each existing or proposed building;
I. Location, width and design standards of streets and pedestrian ways;
J. Location, size and design details of all utilities serving the site, if the
manufactured park is permitted outright in the underlying zoning designation;
K. Location of lighting fixtures for exterior lighting;
L. Location of recreational and other common areas;
M. Location and type of landscaping, fences, walls, and other screening structures;
N. Location, arrangement, and design of all parking facilities;
O. Location of fire hydrants;
P. Enlarged plot plan of a typical space, showing location of foundation base,
storage space, parking, setbacks to property lines, utility connections, and other
improvements;
Q. Topography of the park site with contour intervals of not more than two feet, and
a drainage plan.
R. A survey plat of the property, plans of structures to be constructed, public water
systems and sewage approved by appropriate governmental agencies, and
garbage disposal provisions;
S. Any additional information relevant to determining if the proposal meets the
application approval criteria.
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18.29.050 Dimensional Standards.
Minimum density provisions for manufactured home parks and park spaces are shown in Table 18.29-2.
Table 18.29-1
Manufactured Home Park Standards
Minimum lot area: 5 acres
Minimum lot width: 200 feet
Minimum lot depth: 200 feet
Minimum landscape buffer 20 feet (along a public street or
residential (R) zone)
10 feet (along any other boundary)
Manufactured Home Space Within Park Standards
Minimum individual space size 4,800 square feet.
Maximum building height: 1 story
Maximum lot coverage: 50%
Minimum internal setbacks:
-from another home or accessory building: 10 feet
-from another home space line: 5 feet
-from a roadway lot line 10 feet
-from the exterior site boundary: 10 feet
-from any exterior landscaping 5 feet
-from the exterior site boundary abutting a public street: 20 feet
18.29.060 Park Development Standards.
The following standards apply to all manufactured home parks.
A. Size. The minimum lot size for a manufactured home park shall be five acres.
B. Minimum right-of-way. A manufactured home park shall front an improved
collector or arterial street.
C. Density. Spaces within manufactured home parks shall be a minimum of 4,800
square feet.
D. Buffers. A manufactured home park shall provide and maintain a minimum
landscaped buffer of 20 feet along any property line abutting upon a public street
or residential (R) zone and at least a 10-foot landscaped buffer from any other
boundary line defining the outside limits of the park. In addition, manufactured
home parks shall submit a landscaping plan in compliance with the provisions in
the Chapter 18.13 "Landscaping." For buffer widths, see figure 18.29-1
Landscape buffer widths.
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E. Street lighting. Street lighting shall be provided according to City standard.
F. Underground Utilities. All utilities shall be installed underground.
G. Swimming pools. Community swimming pools shall meet the standards of the
Clark County Health District and Uniform Building Code.
H. Signs. Signs identifying the manufactured home park shall comply with
regulations in Section 18.16.130 "Entrance structures."
I. Streets. Within manufactured home parks all streets shall be constructed to City
of Camas standards for private streets (or public streets as determined by the
City Engineer), including width, sidewalks, paving depth and base, curve radii
and curbs; except sidewalks may be a minimum of four feet wide. The width of
right-of-way required of public streets and planting strips are not required. The
responsibility of maintenance for private roads shall be with the park
management.
J. Recreational vehicle storage. Common storage areas for recreational vehicles,
boats or trailers shall be provided as part of the manufactured home park design
at the rate of 50 square feet for each site in the park. Said storage shall be
interior to the park and shall be screened by a six foot-high sight-obscuring fence
with a lockable gate. Parking of recreational vehicles shall not be allowed other
than in approved storage areas.
18.29. 070 Manufactured home space standards.
A. The following standard shall be satisfied for manufactured home sites within
manufactured home parks.
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B. One home per space. Notwithstanding chapter 18.07-Use authorization, one
manufactured home or one designated manufactured home shall be allowed on a
manufactured home space within a manufacture home park.
C. Internal setback. A manufactured home or attached accessory building shall not
be located closer than 10 feet from any other manufactured home or attached
accessory building; closer than 10 feet from any road way lot line or five feet from
any other manufactured home space line; 10 feet from any exterior boundary of
the site; and 20 feet if abutting a public street. Manufactured home accessory
structures, when not attached to the manufactured home, shall not be closer than
six feet from such home and shall not be closer than five feet to a manufactured
home space line and 10 feet to a roadway lot line. Detached accessory
structures, when less than 120 square feet may disregard setbacks from
manufactured home space lines provided the structure is separated from the
manufactured home and all other structures by six feet. No structures are
allowed in park buffers.
D. Lot coverage. A manufactured home and all accessory structures shall not cover
more than 50% of the area of a manufactured home space.
E. Parking. Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured
home space. In addition guest parking shall be provided in every manufactured
home park, based on a ratio of one parking space for each four manufactured
home spaces.
F. Trailers and recreational vehicles. No travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall
be utilized except as temporary living quarters and accessory to an existing
manufactured home, which use shall not exceed a maximum of 10 days per year.
G. Height. Structures within manufactured home parks shall be no greater than 1
story in height.
18.29.080 Operation and maintenance.
The owner or a designated agent shall be available and responsible for the direct
management of the manufactured home park and responsible for any penalties for the
violations in this chapter and other applicable sections of the Camas Municipal Code.
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Chapter 18.31 SENSITIVE AREAS AND OPEN SPACE
Sections:
18.31.010
18.31.020
18.31.030
18.31.040
18.31.050
18.31.060
18.31.070
18.31.080
18.31.090
18.31.100
18.31.110
Purpose.
Scope.
Administration.
Definitions.
Wetland standards.
Steep slopes and potentially unstable soils.
Streams and watercourses.
Tree retention.
Wildlife habitat.
Mandatory preservation.
Negotiated preservation.
18.31.010 Purpose.
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The guidelines, criteria, standards, special studies, and open space requirements in this
chapter are intended to identify, protect, and preserve lands and areas within the City
which are characterized by the presence of environmentally sensitive or valuable
features and resources. These areas may include: steep slopes and areas of unstable
soils; wetlands; and streams and watercourses. Certain activities within these areas,
unless regulated by the City, pose a potential threat to life, property and public health
and welfare. Unregulated activities also pose a significant threat to important
environmental features and communities, and to the functions and values they perform.
This chapter is also intended to implement the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan; to protect critical areas within the City as required by state policies, guidelines and
rules; to provide property owners and members of the public with notice as to the
location and distribution of sensitive areas within the City; and to require special studies
to help identify environmentally sensitive and valuable areas within the City. Such plans
and studies shall be prepared by qualified professionals.
18.31.020 Scope.
Land proposals below are subject to the criteria, guidelines, conditions, performance
standards and procedural requirements contained in this chapter.
A. Rezone;
B. Conditional use permit;
C. Variance;
D. Shoreline substantial development permit;
E. Planned development;
F. Subdivision;
G. Short subdivision;
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H. Commercial development;
I. Business park development; or
J. Any grading, filling or clearing of land or logging or removal of timber on land
characterized by or adjacent to (within three hundred feet of) an environmentally
sensitive area.
K. Open space designation standards and requirements shall apply to any
application proposals involving a subdivision or planned development.
L. The standards and requirements of this chapter shall apply in addition to any
other regulations of the City applicable to the underlying zone. In case of any
conflict between these and any other regulation(s), the stricter regulations(s)
shall apply.
18.31.030 Administration.
The City Planner shall determine, based on the City's sensitive area overlay maps,
environmental information provided by the applicant, and field reconnaissance as
necessary, whether a property for which development approval is requested, contains
the types of lands or areas subject to this chapter. If property for which development
approval is requested does contain sensitive lands, a development application must be
accompanied by wetland studies, detailed geotechnical studies, tree retention and
vegetation removal plans and wildlife habitat assessments. The City Planner may waive
or modify the study and reporting requirements of this section if it is determined that the
subject property does not contain substantial amounts of such lands or areas.
18.31.040 Definitions.
A. "Buffer" is either: 1) an area adjacent to hillsides which provides the margin of
safety through protection of slope stability, attenuation of surface water flows and
landslide, seismic, and erosion hazards reasonably necessary to minimize risk to
the public from loss of life, well-being or property damage resulting from natural
disasters; or 2) an area adjacent to a stream or wetland which is an integral part
of the stream or wetland ecosystem, providing shade; input of organic debris and
coarse sediments; room for variation in stream or wetland boundaries; habitat for
wildlife; impeding the volume and rate of runoff; reducing the amount of
sediment, nutrients, and toxic materials entering the stream or wetland; and
protection form harmful intrusion to protect the public from losses suffered when
the functions and values of stream and wetland resources are degraded.
B. "Department" means the City Planning Department.
C. "Drainage facility" means the system of collecting and storing surface and
stormwater runoff. Drainage facilities shall include but not be limited to all
surface and storm water runoff conveyance and containment facilities including
streams, pipelines, channels, ditches, wetlands, closed depressions, infiltration
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facilities, retention/detention facilities, and other drainage structures and
appurtenances, both natural and man-made.
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D. "Environmentally sensitive area(s)" or "sensitive areas(s)" means areas within
the City are characterized by or support unique, fragile or valuable natural
resources, or that are subject to natural hazards. Sensitive areas include
wetlands and wetland buffers, streams and watercourses, steep slopes, and
areas with potentially unstable soils, as those areas are defined and identified
pursuant to this chapter.
E. "Hillsides" are geological features of the landscape having slopes of 15% or
greater. To differentiate between levels of hillside protection and the application
of development standards, the City categorizes hillsides into four groups:
hillsides of at least 15% but less than 40%; hillsides with unstable slopes;
hillsides of 40% percent slope and greater; hillsides which are ravine sidewalls or
bluffs.
F. "Mitigation" is the use of any combination or all of the following actions:
1. Avoid impacts to environmentally sensitive areas by not taking a certain
action or parts of an action;
2. Minimize impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its
implementation, by using appropriate technology, or by taking affirmative
steps to avoid or reduce impacts;
3. Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected
environmentally sensitive area;
4. Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by reservation and maintenance
operations during the life of the development proposal;
5. Compensating for the impact by replacing or enhancing environmentally
sensitive areas, or providing substitute resources.
G. "Open Space" means land set aside and maintained in a natural state, providing
air, light, and habitat for wildlife, and/or containing significant trees and
vegetation. Open space may contain environmentally sensitive lands, which
include but are not limited to steep slopes and areas with unstable soils,
wetlands, and streams and watercourses. Open space may also provide for
active and passive recreation use. There are two general categories of open
space, which are as follows:
1. "Natural Open Space" means land devoted to protect,ing environmentally
sensitive lands as defined in this code. Natural open space generally has no
developed areas, with the exception of trails as identified in the
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Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space Plan or by a condition of
development approval.
2. "Recreational Open Space" means land set aside and includes development
for recreational opportunities, which may contain trails, sports fields,
playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, and picnic areas. Recreational
open space is generally limited in size and intensity, proportionate to the
development, and is intended for the enjoyment of the r~sidents of the
development.
H. "Open Space Connectors" are tracts of land with typically no sensitive lands that
are connect parcels of land to form th Open Space Network.
I. "Open Space Network" is a network of open space composed of mostly wooded
areas, steep slopes, ravines, streams and waterways, as areas identified in the
Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan.
J. "Protective Mechanism" is a means of providing permanent protection to open
space, and shall include conservation easements, dedication to the City,
conveyance to a public or private land trust, conveyance to a homeowners
association, restrictive covenants, or any combination of such mechanisms.
K. "Ravine Sidewall" is a steep slope which abuts and rises from the valley floor of a
stream and which was created by the wearing action of the stream. Ravine
sidewalls contain slopes predominantly in excess of 40%, although portions may
be less than 40%. The toe of a ravine sidewall is the steam valley floor. The top
of a ravine sidewall is typically a distinct line where the slope abruptly levels out.
Where there is no distinct break in slope, the top is where the slope diminishes to
less than 15%. Minor natural or man-made breaks in the slope of ravine
sidewalls shall not be considered as the top. Benches with slopes less than 15%
and containing developable areas shall be considered as the top.
L. "Sensitive Areas(s)" see environmentally sensitive areas.
M. "Sensitive Areas(s) Map(s)" means those maps adopted and/or incorporated by
reference by the City to identify the general location of environmentally sensitive
or valuable areas. In case of questions as to map boundaries or mapping errors,
the presence or absence of a sensitive area shall be determined in field by a
qualified professional, experienced in a discipline appropriate to evaluation of the
appropriate feature, and shall determine the applicability of this chapter.
N. "Significant Trees" shall mean evergreen trees eight inches (8") in diameter or
greater, as measured four feet (4') above existing grade, and deciduous trees,
other than red alder or cottonwood, twelve inches (12") in diameter or greater,
measured one foot (1 ') above the root crown.
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o. "Steep slopes" or "area with potentially unstable soils" means any land potentially
subject to landslides, severe erosion or seismic activity (earthquake faults).
Steep slopes are generally characterized by slopes of 15% or greater,
impermeable subsurface material (sometimes interbedded with permeable
subsurface material), and/or springs or seeping groundwater during the wet
season. Seismic areas are those lying along or adjacent to identified
earthquakes faults.
P. "Stream" or "watercourse" means those areas where surface waters produce a
defined channel or bed. The channel or bed need not contain water year-round.
This definition does not include irrigation ditches, canals, storm or surface water
conveyance devices or other entirely artificial watercourses. Streams or further
categorized as Class 1 through 5 in accordance with the classifications used by
WAC 222-16-030.
Q. 'Wetland(s)" means areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or
ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under
normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted
for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps,
marshes, bogs and similar areas. Wetlands do not include those artificial
wetlands intentionally created from non-wetland sites, including but not limited to,
irrigation and drainage ditches, grass-lined swales, canals, detention facilities,
wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities. However,
wetlands include those artificial wetlands intentionally created to mitigate
conversions of wetlands.
R. "Wetland buffer" means a naturally vegetated and undisturbed, enhanced or
revegetated area surrounding wetland that is part of a wetland ecosystem and
protect a wetland from adverse impacts to its function, integrity and value.
Wetland buffers serve to moderate runoff volume and flow rates; reduce
sediment, chemical nutrient and toxic pollutants; provide shading to maintain
desirable water temperatures; provide habitat for wildlife; and protect wetland
resources from human activities.
S. "Wildlife habitat" shall be defined to mean areas that provide food, protective
cover, nesting, breeding, or movement for threatened, endangered, sensitive,
monitor or priority species of wildlife, or other wildlife species of special concern.
Wildlife habitat shall also mean areas that are the location of threatened,
endangered, sensitive, monitor or priority species of plants, or other plant species
of special concern
18.31.050 Wetland standards.
A. Intent. It is the intent of these regulations that adverse impacts to wetlands and
wetland buffers shall be avoided except where it can be demonstrated that such
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impacts are unavoidable and necessary or that all reasonable economic uses of
the property would be denied.
B. Regulated Activities/Development Limitations.
The following activities within a wetland and its associated buffer shall be
avoided to the extent practicable:
1. Removing, excavating, disturbing or dredging soil, sand, gravel, minerals,
organic matter or materials of any kind;
2. Dumping, flooding, or disturbing the water level or water table;
3. Draining, flooding, or disturbing the water level or water table;
4. Driving piling or placing obstructions;
5. Constructing, reconstructing, demolishing or altering the size of any structure
or infrastructure;
6. Destroying or altering vegetation through clearing, harvesting, shading or
planting vegetation that would alter the character of a wetland; or
7. Activities that result in significant changes in water temperature, physical or
chemical characteristics of wetland water sources, including quantity and
pollutants.
C. Wetland Report.
Prior to the issuance of a SEPA threshold determination for any proposal within
identified wetland areas, a wetland identification and delineation report must be
submitted to the City for review. The purpose of the report is to determine the
presence, extent and function of wetlands on a site that could be affected by a
proposed action. The report, and supporting field investigation, shall be
performed by a qualified biologist with experience in performing wetland
identification, delineation and evaluation in accordance with the requirements of
this section.
Wetland boundaries shall be staked and flagged in the field; field flagging must
be distinguishable from other survey flagging on site. The field flagging must be
accompanied by a wetland delineation report including the following information:
1. Site designated on a National Wetland Inventory (NWI) Map by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service;
2. Vicinity map, to incude;
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a. The wetland boundary must be accurately drawn at an appropriate
engineering scale such that information shown is not cramped or illegible.
Generally, a scale of one inch equals four hundred feet (1" = 400') or
larger should be used. Existing features must be distinguished from
proposed features;
b. Site boundary property lines and roads;
c. Internal property lines, rights-of-way, easements, etc.;
d. Existing physical features of the site including buildings, fences, and other
structures, roads, parking lots, utilities, water bodies, etc.;
e. Contours at the smallest readily available intervals, preferably at two-foot
intervals;
f. Delineated wetland boundary, as identified using the Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual, Environmental Laboratory, 1987;
g. Hydrologic mapping showing patterns of surface water movement into,
through, and out of the site area; and
h. Location of all test holes and vegetation sample sites, numbers to
correspond with flagging in the field and field data sheets.
i. For large and/or complex projects, an aerial photo with overlays displaying
the site boundaries and wetland delineation may be required. Generally,
an ortho-photograph at a scale of one inch equals four hundred feet (1" =
400') or greater, such as one inch equals two hundred feet (1" = 200')
should be used. If an ortho-photograph is not a available, the center of a
small scale (e.g., one inch equals forty thousand feet (1" = 40,000') to one
inch equals sixty thousand feet (1" = 60,000') aerial photograph enlarged
to one inch equals four hundred feet (1" = 400') may be used.
3. The wetland report shall describe the following:
a. Location information including legal description and address;
b. Delineation methodology, with special emphasis on whether the approach
used was routine, intermediate, or comprehensive, as described in the
Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Environmental
Laboratory, 1987, or most recent edition.
c. General site conditions, including topography, acreage, and surface areas
of wetlands and water bodies;
d. Specific description of plant communities, soils, and hydrology; and
e. Field data sheets from the Federal Manual, numbered to correspond with
sample site locations staked and flagged in the field.
f. The report shall include a summary of significant adverse impacts to the
wetland or buffer. Potential impacts may include (but are not limited to)
loss of flood storage potential, loss of wildlife habitat, any expected
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decrease in species diversity or quantity, changes in water quality, any
increase in human intrusion, and impacts on associated wetland or water
resources.
g. The report shall contain an analysis of recommended measures to avoid
significant adverse impacts to wetlands and their associated buffers and
an identification of impacts that cannot be avoided or reduced. Such
measures to avoid or reduce impacts may include but are not limited to:
i. Limiting the degree or magnitude of the proposed activity;
ii. Limiting the implementation of the proposed activity;
iii. Using appropriate and best available technology;
iv. Taking affirmative steps to avoid or minimize impacts; and
v. Design, siting, or construction of proposed activities so as to avoid
potential impacts to wetlands and their associated buffers.
D. Wetland Buffers.
Wetland buffer zones shall be required for all development proposals and
activities adjacent to wetlands to protect the integrity, function and value of the
wetland. All buffers shall be measured from the wetland edge as marked in the
field and shall consist of an undisturbed area of native vegetation which shall be
protected from human intrusion.
The width of the required buffer shall be established by the City Planner based
on the wetland report and other available information. Buffer width shall reflect
the sensitivity of the wetland, and the type and intensity of human activity
proposed to be conducted near the wetland. Required buffer width shall
generally be 50 feet; the buffer may be reduced to 25 feet for wetlands
determined to be of generally low quality in terms of function and value. A 100
foot buffer shall be applied to wetlands determined to be of generally high quality
as measured by function and value.
Identified wetlands and their associated buffers shall be protected and preserved
through a permanent protective mechanism acceptable to the City. This may
include placing the wetland/buffer in separate tract; execution of a protective
easement; dedication to a public agency or public or private land trust. The
mechanism or agreement shall provide for maintenance of the wetland/buffer.
The establishment of required buffers shall not deprive a property owner of all
reasonable use of his/her property. A variance from buffer width requirements
may be granted by the City Council upon the following showing by the applicant:
1. That there are special circumstances applicable to the subject property or to
the intended use such as shape, topography, location or surrounding that do
not apply generally to other properties and which support the granting of a
variance from the width requirements;
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2. That such buffer width variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property right or use possessed by other similarly
situated property but which because of special circumstances is denied to the
property in questions;
3. That the granting of such buffer width variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvement;
and
4. That the granting of the buffer width variance will not materially affect the
subject wetland.
E. Coordination with Affected Agencies. To the extent possible, the applicant shall
coordinate implementation of these standards and regulations with any required
review and approval processes required by state and/or federal agencies with
jurisdiction.
F. Savings Provision. The regulations of this section shall not be construed or
applied to prevent all reasonable use of property. Any relief granted in an
individual case shall constitute the minimum necessary to allow reasonable use
of and to avoid a taking of the affected property.
18.31.060 Steep slopes and potentially unstable soils.
A. Geotechnical Report. In areas designated as environmentally sensitive due to
the presence of steep slopes, or potentially unstable soils subject to landslides,
severe erosion or seismic hazard, a geotechnical study shall be submitted to the
City engineer. The study shall be prepared by a licensed professional engineer,
with experience in performing such studies and shall contain such geotechnical
and hydrological information as required by the City engineer. This study shall
not be required for applications that do not propose development within sensitive
areas or the buffers required by this section.
B. Development Limitations.
Development shall be restricted on slopes of 40% or greater such that not more
than 30% of the area shall be disturbed by development activity. The remaining
70% shall not be used for the purpose of determining permitted densities.
On sites characterized by slopes greater than 15% but less than 40%, and in
areas of potential instability, slide or seismic activity, a geotechnical report shall
be submitted by the applicant, included with the development application, and
used by the City to help determine appropriate site planning, design, drainage
controls, and construction techniques to mitigate potential adverse environmental
impacts and to ensure protection of life and property.
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C. Buffer Areas. A buffer area of at least 50 feet shall be established from the edge
of areas characterized by steep slopes, potentially unstable soils, erosion
potential, or seismic activity. The buffer may be extended at the determination of
the City Planner if a larger buffer is necessary to mitigate adverse impacts and to
protect life and property. Existing native vegetation within the buffer area shall
be maintained. The buffer may be reduced if the applicant demonstrates to the
satisfaction of the City Planner that such reduction will adequately protect the
public health, safety and welfare.
18.31.070 Streams and watercourses
A. All proposals adjacent to streams or watercourses shall provide a buffer/setback
area sufficient to protect stream water quality, wildlife and habitat.
B Buffers/setbacks shall be measured from the top of bank or high water mark,
whichever is discernible in the field and shall be as follows:
Stream Class* Buffer
Class I 100 feet
Class II 50 feet
Class III 25 feet
Class IV 25 feet
Class V 25 feet
*As determined by WAC 222·16·030
C. The stream buffer shall be protected by execution of a protective easement or by
another mechanism available to the City.
D. Degraded streams or water courses shall be revegetated with appropriate native
plantings.
E. The applicant shall submit a report prepared by a qualified biologist identifying
the stream classification(s) consistent with the definitions of WAC 222-16-030.
F. The City will develop appropriate conditions to mitigate potential impacts to
streams based in the report submitted in subsection --of this section.
18.31.080 Tree retention.
A tree survey, conducted by a qualified biologist, shall be conducted for all lands
proposed to be developed and listed under section 18.31.020 "Scope." A survey shall
not be required for lands proposed to be retained as undeveloped open space.
"Significant trees" shall mean evergreen trees eight inches (8") in diameter or greater,
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as measured four feet (4') above existing grade, and deciduous trees, other than red
alder or cottonwood, twelve inches (12") in diameter or greater, measured one foot (1 ')
above the root crown.
To the extent possible, existing healthy significant trees shall be retained. Preservation
of groups of significant trees rather than individual trees shall be preferred. All grading
shall take place outside the drip line of those significant trees to be retained except that
the City Engineer may approve grading within the drip line if it can be demonstrated that
such grading can occur without damaging the tree or trees.
18.31.090 Wildlife habitat.
Report required. Applicants for proposals listed under section 18.31.020 "Scope" shall
submit a study, prepared by a qualified biologist, to determine the presence or absence
of unique, sensitive, or valuable wildlife and habitat. The presence or absence of such
species shall be determined by the field studies required by this section and shall be
defined with reference to lists, categories and definitions of species promulgated by the
appropriate federal and state agencies; or as designated by the City. Such studies shall
contain:
A. An inventory and mapping of plants and animals species/communities on and in
the immediate area of the site proposed for development, including a cover type
map based on cover type classifications established by the City; .
B. A list of plant and animal species found or that could be expected to be found on
and in the immediate area of the site, including identification of any species listed
or identified as threatened, endangered, sensitive, monitor, priority or of special
concern;
C. An analysis of potential adverse impacts from proposed development of the
subject property including those resulting from fragmentation of habitat and
potential cumulative impacts;
D. A management plan identifying measures designed to mitigate identified impacts.
E. The required study may be submitted in conjunction with an environmental
checklist for the proposal, as required by Chapter 16.12, and shall be used by the
City's responsible official to help make the appropriate threshold determination.
In making its determination, and in evaluating the required study, the City shall
consult with state and federal agencies with expertise.
F. After review of the required studies, the City Planner shall propose conditions of
approval designed to preserve identified wildlife and habitat to the extent
possible.
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18.31.100 Mandatory Preservation
A. As a condition of development approval for any development application set forth
in Section 18.31.020(A), the applicant shall set aside and preserve all sensitive
areas, except as otherwise permitted by this chapter. To insure that such areas
are adequately protected, the applicant shall cause a protective mechanism
acceptable to the City to be put in place.
B. For property zoned single family residential or multifamily residential, the
applicant shall receive a density transfer to the remainder parcel that is equal to
the density lost due to the property set aside, except that the density transfer
shall not exceed thirty percent of the allowable density for the entire development
if it were not encumbered with sensitive lands.
18.31.110 Negotiated Preservation
A. The City and a landowner may negotiate an agreement whereby property is set
aside and preserved with a protective mechanism. A negotiated preservation
may be done incidental to a development proposal or may be done
independently of any development proposal.
B. To be eligible for a negotiated preservation, the property to be set aside must be
1) part of the Open Space Network, 2) an Open Space Connector identified in
the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan, 3) land satisfying
the open space criteria of Section 4.4 of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Comprehensive Plan, or 4) a park site identified in the Parks, Recreation, and
Open Space Comprehensive Plan.
C. The City may as part of any negotiated preservation provide the landowner with:
1. density transfer;
2. a density bonus;
3. a credit against park and open space impact fees;
4. cash from the parks and open space impact fee fund or the general fund; or
5. any combination of the above.
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Chapter 18.37 Adult Entertainment
Sections:
18.37.010
18.37.030
18.37.040
Definitions.
Location requirements.
Enforcement.
18.37.010 Definitions.
For definitions not included below, see Ordinance No. 1950.
1
Sensitive land uses as used in this chapter means those land uses which are
incompatible with the effects of adult entertainment uses, and shall include churches or
other religious facilities or institutions, playgrounds, public private parks, public and
private schools including day care institutions, and all lands zoned for single-family
residential use.
18.37.030 Location requirements.
Adult entertainment facilities may be authorized as provided in Chapter 18.07 Use
Authorization. No adult entertainment use shall be permitted within 600 feet of any
sensitive land use. Such distance shall be measured by following a straight line
between the nearest point on a boundary line upon which there is located any adult
entertainment use to the nearest point of the property classified as a sensitive land use.
18.37.040 Enforcement.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the zoning code, any violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance per se, and shall be
abated by way of civil abatement procedures only, and not by criminal prosecution.
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Chapter 18.13 LANDSCAPING
Sections:
18.13.010
18.13.020
18.13.030
18.13.040
18.13.050
18.13.060
18.13.070
Purpose.
Scope.
Expansion.
Procedure.
Landscaping Standards.
Parking areas
Assurance Device
18.13.010 Purpose.
1
The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for landscaping in order
to provide screening between incompatible land uses, minimize the visual impact of
parking areas, provide for shade, minimize erosion, and to implement the
Comprehensive Plan goal of preserving natural beauty in the City.
18.13.020 Scope.
Landscaping standards shall apply to all new multifamily, commercial, industrial and
governmental uses, including change of use, and parking lots of 4 spaces or more.
18.13.030 Expansion.
In a case where a site expands, landscaping shall be provided only for the percentage
of expansion.
18.13.040 Procedure.
Detailed plans for landscaping shall be submitted with plans for building and site
improvements. Included in the plans shall be type and location of plants and materials.
18.13.050 Landscaping Standards.
A. The property owner shall be responsible for any future damage to a street, curb
or sidewalk caused by landscaping.
B. Landscaping shall be selected and located to deter sound, filter air
contaminants, curtail erosion, minimize storm water run-off, contribute to living
privacy, reduce the visual impacts of large buildings and paved areas, screen,
and emphasize or separate outdoor spaces of different uses or character.
C. Plants that minimize upkeep and maintenance shall be selected.
D. Plants shall complement or supplement surrounding natural vegetation.
E. Plants chosen shall be in scale with building development.
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F. Minimum landscaping as a percent of gross site area shall be as follows:
G. Deciduous trees shall have straight trunks, be fully branched, have a minimum
caliper of 1-1/2 inches, be equivalent to a 15 gallon container size, and be
adequately staked for planting.
H. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of five feet in height, fully branched and
adequately staked for planting.
I. Shrubs shall be a minimum offive-gallon pot size. Upright shrubs shall have a
minimum height at planting of 18 inches. Spreading shrubs at planting shall have
a minimum width of 18 inches (smaller shrub sizes may be approved where it is
more appropriate within a particular landscape plan).
J. Ground cover, defined as living material and not including bark chips or other
mulch, shall at planting, have a maximum spacing of 12 inches on center for flats
and a maximum 24 inches on center between mature plants from containers of
one gallon or larger.
K. Appropriate measures shall be taken, e.g., installations of watering systems, to
assure landscaping success. If plantings fail to sUNive, it is the responsibility of
the property owner to replace them.
L. Trees shall not be planted closer than 25 feet from the curb line of the
intersections of streets or alleys, and not closer than 10 feet from private
driveways (measured at the back edge of the sidewalk), fire hydrants, or utility
poles.
M. Street trees shall not be planted closer than 20 feet to light standards. Except for
public safety, no new light standard location should be positioned closer than 10
feet to any existing street tree, and preferably such locations will be at least 20
feet distant.
N. Trees shall not be planted closer than 2-1/2 feet from the face of the curb except
at intersections, where it should be 5 feet from the curb in a curb return area.
O. Where there are overhead power lines, tree species that will not interfere with
those lines shall be chosen.
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P. Trees shall not be planted within 2 feet of any permanent hard surface paving or
walkway. Sidewalk cuts in concrete for trees shall be at least 4 feet by 4 feet;
however, larger cuts are encouraged because they allow additional area and
water into the root system and add to the health of the tree. Space between the
tree and such hard surface may be covered by permeable non-permanent hard
surfaces such as grates, bricks on sand, paved blocks, cobblestones, or ground
cover.
Q. Trees, as they grow, shall be pruned to their natural form to provide at least 8
feet of clearance above sidewalks and 12 feet above street roadway surfaces.
R. Existing trees may be used as street trees if there will be no damage from the
development which will kill or weaken the tree. Sidewalks of variable width and
elevation may be utilized to save existing street trees, subject to approval by the
City Engineer.
S. Vision clearance hazards shall be avoided.
18.13.060 Parking areas.
A. Parking areas are to be landscaped at all perimeters.
B. All parking areas shall provide interior landscaping for shade and visual relief.
C. Parking lots shall have a minimum ratio of one tree per six double-loaded stalls or
one tree per three single-loaded stalls (See figure 18.13-1 Parking Lot Planting
Islands).
D. Planter strips (medians) and tree wells shall be used within parking areas and
around the perimeter to accommodate trees, shrubs and groundcover.
E. Planter areas shall provide a five-foot minimum width of clear planting space.
F. Wheel stops should be used adjacent to tree wells and planter areas to protect
landscaping from car overhangs.
G. Curbed planting areas shall be provided at the end of each parking aisle to
protect parked vehicles.
H. No more than fifteen parking spaces shall be located in a row without a
landscaped divider strip (see figure 18.13-2).
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Figure 18.13-1 Parking Lot Planting Islands.
Street
Figure 18.13-2, Parking Lot Landscape divider strip
18.13.070 Assurance device.
In appropriate circumstances, the City Planner may require a reasonable performance
of maintenance assurance device, in a form acceptable to the Finance Department, to
assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the approved landscaping
plan.
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18.78.010
Chapter 18.78
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESSES PERMITTED ZONES
Sections:
18.78.010 Permitted zones.
18.78.020 Locational
requirements.
18.78.030 Enforcement.
18.78.010 Permitted zones.
Subject to the locational requirements
of the succeeding section, adult entertain-
ment uses shall be principal uses in the
light industrial conunercial district and in
the manufacturing district. COrd. 1950 §
2, 1993)
18.78.020 Locational requirements.
No adult entertainment use shall be
permitted within six hundred feet of any
sensitive land use. Such distance shall be
measured by, following a straight line
between the ,nearest point on a boundary
line upon which there is located any adult
entertainment use to the nearest point of
the property classified as a sensitive land
use. (Ord. 1950 § 3, 1993)
18.78.030 Enforcement.
Notwithstanding any other provision of
the zoning code, any violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter is declared
to be a public nuisance per se, and shall
be abated by way of civil abatement pro-
cedures only, and not by criminal prose-
cution. (Ord. 1950 § 4, 1993)
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ORDINANCE NO. ro 6
AN ORDINANCE relating to the zoning of adult
entertainment uses and adding a new chapter to
Title 18 of the Camas Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, under the case law of the courts of this state and
the United States, the City of Camas is entitled to regulate the
location of adult entertainment uses in order to protect and preserve
the quality of its neighborhoods and the quality of its urban life
through effective land use planning; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to regulate such uses; and
WHEREAS, many cities have experienced negative secondary impacts
from adult entertainment uses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Camas may rely upon the experiences of
other cities in assessing the need for regulation of adult entertainment
uses and the type of regulation selected; and
WHEREAS, the City of Camas Comprehensive Plan strongly supports
that adjacent land uses be compatible; and
WHEREAS, adult entertainment land uses are incompatible with
certain sensitive land uses such as residences, religious facilities,
parks, day care facilities, youth centers and schools; and
WHEREAS, adjacency of residential uses to adult entertainment
land uses reduces the value of residential property; and
WHEREAS, adult entertainment land uses are perceived to negatively
impact the character of established neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, experience in other cities has shown that concentration
of adult entertainment land uses degrades the quality of the areas
of the city in which they are concentrated and causes a decline
in property value; and
WHEREAS, increased levels of criminal activities occur in
the vicinity of adult entertainment land uses; and
WHEREAS, utilizing 600 feet as the requisite spacing between
each adult entertainment land use and other adult entertainment
land use$, and between adult entertainment land uses and residential
land use districts, churches, parks, day care facilities, youth
centers and schools will provide adequate separation; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that land use regulations
providing for separation of adult entertainment land uses from
sensitive land uses is the least restrictive alternative available
to accomplish the substantial governmental interest in protecting
and preserving the quality of the City's neighborhoods and urban
life through effective land use planning, now, therefore,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I
DEFINITIONS
Unless otherwise specifically defined, the terms used in this
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, .. )Ct",chapter shall have the following meanings:
~~)t'!I,lS. . . n,~· . IIAdult bookstore II shall mean a retail establishment in
(10%) percent or more of the stock in trade consists
of books, magazines, posters, pictures, periodicals, or other printed
material distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis
on pictorial matter depicting, describing or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
B."Adult entertainment use ll means any adult bookstore, adult
massage parlor, adult movie theater, adult retail store, adult
sauna, adult video store, live adult entertainment establishment,
or any combination of the above.
c. "Adult massage parlor" is a commercial establishment in
which massage or other touching of the human body is provided for
a fee and which excludes any person by virtue of age from all or
any portion of the premises in which such services are provided.
An adult massage parlor shall not include premises occupied by
persons licensed by the State of Washington as massage practioners,
doctors, surgeons, physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, podiatrists,
naturopaths, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, or other persdns
practicing healing arts of the human body.
D. "Adult movie theater" means an enclosed building used
for presenting for commercial purposes motion picture films, video
cassettes, cable television, or any other such visual media, dis-
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tinguished or characterized by a predominate emphasis on matter
depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities
or specified anatomical areas for observation by patrons therein.
E. "Adult retail store" means a retail establishment in which
ten (10%) percent or more of the stock in trade consists of items,
products, or equipment distinguished or characterized by a predominant
emphasis or simulation of specified sexual activities or specified
anatomical areas.
F. "Adult sauna parlor" shall mean a commercial sauna parlor
which excludes any person by virtue of age from all or any portion
of the premises.
G. "Adult video store" shall mean a retail establishment
in which ten (10%) percent or more of the stock in trade consists
of pre-recorded video tapes, discs, or similar material distinguished
or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matter depicting,
describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified
anatomical areas.
H. "Live adult entertainment establishment" means premises
which contain any e~hibition or dance wherein any person is unclothed
or in such attire, clothing, or costume, so as to expose to view
any portion of the female breast below a point directly above the
areola, or male or female genitals, vulva, anus, and/or buttocks,
or any portion of the pubic hair, and which exhibition or dance
is open to members of the adult public and is conducted, operated
and maintained for profit, direct or indirect.
I. "Sensitive land uses" means those land uses which are
incompatible with the effects of ~dult entertainment uses, and
shall include churches or other religious facilities or institutions,
playgrounds and public parks, public and private schools including
day care institutions, and all lands zoned for single-family residential
use.
J. "Specified anatomical areas" shall mean
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1. Less than completely and/or opaquely covered human
genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast below a point
immediately above the top of the areola, and
2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state,
even if completely or opaquely covered.
K. "Specified sexual activities" shall mean
1. Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or
sodomy;
2. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals,
pubic region, buttock or female breast, and
3. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or
arousal.
L. "stock in trade" shall mean all books, equipment, magazines,
periodicals, pictures, posters, printed material, products (including
pre-recorded videotapes, discs, or similar material), or other items
readily available for purchase, rental, viewing or use by patrons
of the establishment excluding any material located in any storeroom
or other portion of the premises not open to the public.
Section II
PERMITTED ZONES
Subject to the locational requirements of the succeeding section,
adult entertainment uses shall be principal uses in the Light Industrial
Commercial District and in the Manufacturing District.
Section III
LOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
No adult entertainment use shall be permitted within 600 feet
of any sensitive land use. Such distance shall be measured by
following a straight line between the nearest point on a boundary
line upon which there is located any adult entertainment use to the
nearest point of the property classified as a sensitive land use.
Section IV
ENFORCEMENT
Notwithstanding any other provision of the zoning code, any
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violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is declared
to be a public nuisance per se, and shall be abated by way of civil
abatement procedures only, and not by criminal prosecution.
section V
SEVERABILITY
If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase or any
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent juris-
diction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
Section VI
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five (5)
days from and after its publication according to law.
PASSED
day of
by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this
r Qv£ ,1993.
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