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Planning Commission Meeting AgendaPuyallup City Council Chambers

333 South Meridian, PuyallupOctober 11, 2017

6:30 PM

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES

Consideration of the Minutes from August 23, 2017 and September 27, 2017 August 23, 2017 PC DRAFT MinutesSeptember 27, 2017 PC DRAFT Minutes

WORKSESSION TOPICS

Planned Development Rezone Planned Development Rezone Staff Memo.pdfProposed zoning changes_PD Rezone.pdfPD Zone Code.pdf

Affordable and Infill Housing strategies Staff MemoDraft Ordinance Affordable and Infill Housing

OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS

CITIZEN COMMENTS - TIME PERMITTING AND ADDRESSING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

ADJOURNMENT

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Planning Commission Agenda Item Report

Submitted by: Michelle OchsSubmitting Department: Development Services Meeting Date: October 11, 2017

Subject:Consideration of the Minutes from August 23, 2017 and September 27, 2017

Presenter:Michelle Ochs

Recommendation:Planning Commission will review and act upon the minutes from the August 23, 2017 and September 27, 2017meetings.

Background:

Council Direction:

Fiscal Impacts:

Attachments August 23, 2017 PC DRAFT Minutes September 27, 2017 PC DRAFT Minutes

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City of Puyallup Planning Commission

Puyallup City Hall – Council Chambers August 23, 2017

6:30 PM

(These minutes are not verbatim. The meeting was recorded, and copies of the recording are retained for a period of six years from the date of the meeting and are available upon request.) PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

Chair Pat McGregor, Vice Chair Chris Larson, Laurie Larson, Art Seeley

PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

Donnie Juntunen, April Sanders

STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner – Katie Baker; Associate Planner – Kendall

Wals; Administrative Assistant – Michelle Ochs

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was established. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mr. Seeley moved to approve the agenda, with a second by Ms. Larson. The Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES June 14, 2017 Mr. Seeley moved to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Mr. Larson. The Commissioners voted, and the motion passed 3-0, with an abstention by Mr. McGregor. June 21, 2017 Ms. Larson moved to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Mr. Larson. The Commissioners voted, and the motion passed 3-0, with an abstention by Mr. McGregor. PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Overlays – Agriculture, Flood Plain, Design Review (Recording start time 2:12) Ms. Baker explained that the Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Zoning Overlays, and gave a presentation on the three overlays the Commission would be discussing. Ms. Baker talked about the overlay districts in the City, and explained that this project is intended to address various components relative to each overlay. Ms. Baker explained that staff had received written comments, and that they were handed out to the Commissioners before the meeting.

To be reviewed – October 11, 2017

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The public hearing opened at 6:54 p.m. Richard Lindbo – 1201 Fruitland – Mr. Lindbo explained that he owns the Lindbo blueberry farm, and explained that the land is wetlands and perfect for growing blueberries, and that the agriculture overlay would be a good fit. Mr. Lindbo stated that he would like to keep the land safe for just the purpose of the blueberry farm, which his son will inherit. The public hearing closed at 6:57 p.m. Planning deliberation, feedback, questions: Mr. Seeley asked for clarification on whether the allowable amount of square footage per chickens is changing, Ms. Baker stated that no, the change involves the distance allowed between chicken coops and residential structures. Mr. McGregor commented that prohibiting roosters doesn’t seem to be necessary, as there are other common noises in the city such as trains, dogs barking, etc., that could be dealt with by the Code Compliance officer. Shane Pieren, Code Compliance officer for the City, spoke to the amount of complaints that are received about roosters, and peacocks as well. Mr. Pieren stated that there are quite a few cities that ban roosters outright. Mr. Larson asked if it is a simple process to have the Agriculture Overlay added to a property, Ms. Baker stated that you can ask for it to be added if your property is at minimum 2 acres, but that someone could request a zoning map amendment request that would be decided before a hearing examiner. Ms. Baker explained that the Planning Commission could also reduce or eliminate the size threshold to provide some protection for properties that could potentially be annexed but not meet the current size threshold for the Agriculture Overlay. Mr. Mc Gregor asked if an analysis could be done on the properties in the Urban Growth Area that could be potentially annexed. Ms. Baker responded that staff could work on that analysis and bring that back to the next Planning Commission meeting. There was general discussion around the Agriculture Overlay and whether it allows roosters, Ms. Baker commented that the Commissioners could prohibit roosters within the Agriculture Overlay. Ms. Baker explained that roosters could also be allowed, and performance standards could be established, which would be enforced by the Code Compliance Officer. Mr. Seeley asked how the WSU Extension Center is protected for the research projects that they do, Ms. Baker explained that they are zoned Public Facilities (PF), and that the PF zone allows them some latitude to do projects which are within the nature of their business. WORKSESSION TOPICS Map Clean-up Project (Recording start time 55:07) Ms. Wals explained that this project came out of the implementation of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, where staff identified a few properties that could use map cleanup for various reasons. Ms. Wals explained that outreach has done with properties owners, along with some internal discussion trying to determine what they would recommend for the changes. Ms. Wals gave a presentation to show the Commissioners the potential cleanups which all involve city properties.

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Mr. Seeley asked whether Map 1 – 5th Ave CT SW, if the area could be subdivided if the zoning designation went from RS-35 to RS-10, Ms. Wals explained that the area is sloped and already well established, and those are a few attributes which would keep it from being subdivided. There was discussion regarding whether an access that runs through a parcel with a different zoning designation, should be given the same designation. Ms. Wals stated that staff would keep moving forward with the map cleanups and would be seeing them again at a future meeting. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS Ms. Baker let the Commissioners know that at the September 19th City Council study session, staff will be touching on a few land use and development related issues with the Council. Ms. Baker explained that there might be some changes to Planning Commission Calendar in September, and that she would keep them posted. Ms. Baker talked briefly about the possible new Planning Commissioner, Chris Yanasak. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

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City of Puyallup Planning Commission

Puyallup City Hall – Council Chambers September 27, 2017

6:30 PM

(These minutes are not verbatim. The meeting was recorded, and copies of the recording are retained for a period of six years from the date of the meeting and are available upon request.) PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:

Chair Pat McGregor, Vice Chair Chris Larson, Donnie Juntunen, Laurie Larson, April Sanders, Art Seeley, Chris Yanasak

PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:

STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner – Katie Baker; Associate Planner – Kendall

Wals; Administrative Assistant – Michelle Ochs

The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. A quorum was established.

Mr. McGregor introduced the Planning Commission’s new Commissioner, Chris Yanasak. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Ms. Larson moved to approve the agenda, with a second by Ms. Sanders. The Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES May 24, 2017 Mr. Larson moved to approve the minutes as submitted, with a second by Ms. Sanders. The Commissioners voted, and the motion passed 5-0, with an abstention by Mr. Seeley and Mr. Yanasak. PUBLIC HEARING 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Recording start time 1:22) Ms. Baker stated that the Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle, which will include text amendments to the Land Use Element, and several map cleanups involving City properties, with no privately-initiated amendments. Ms. Baker talked briefly about the text amendments, and Ms. Wals gave a presentation on the map amendments.

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The public hearing opened at 7:02 p.m. Don Gould – 2411 17th St SW – Mr. Gould stated that he sold a piece of the property to the County, who turned it over to the City with the understanding that the City would maintain it. Mr. Gould stated his concerns that the property is not being properly maintained. Mr. Gould also stated the 23rd Ave SW is very narrow and not conducive to more traffic coming through, and that people park in the right-of-way. Mike Bach – 1325 23rd Ave SW – Mr. Bach voiced his concerns regarding the width of the road, stating that it is barely wide enough for two cars to travel in the opposite directions to get past one another. Mr. Bach also stated that he thinks it is wrong that he shares a water meter with his neighbor. Bob Rowan – 1606 23rd Ave SW – Mr. Rowan stated that there isn’t appropriate storm drainage, and that the roads are not wide enough to accommodate regular traffic, especially school buses. Robert Gould – 1514 23rd Ave SW – Mr. Gould stated his concerns over the same issues on 23rd Ave SW, the width of the road, no storm drains, hard for regular traffic to drive on, parking in the right-of-way, making it impossible for other traffic to get through. Jim Scott – 2026 14th Ave SW – Mr. Scott voiced his concerns regarding the zoning designation change to Open Space at Dead Man’s Pond, he is worried that access would be allowed to the public, endangering the riparian areas and wildlife that exist there. Erich Keller – 1009 15th Ave SW – Mr. Keller asked for clarification of the re-zone of the property across the street from where he lives, and what the designation means. The public hearing closed at 7:13 p.m. Ms. Baker informed the citizens who commented during the hearing regarding traffic, streets, storm drainage, and utility concerns, that these issues can’t be addressed by the Planning Commission. Ms. Baker stated that they can leave their contact information with staff, who will then follow up with the appropriate city department. Ms. Wals addressed Mr. Keller’s comment by explaining the Open Space/Public Park and Public Facilities land use designations and the differences between them. Ms. Wals explained that they both apply to publicly-owned property, but OS/PP is intended to apply to parks and open space while PF is intended to apply to facilities and structures. Ms. Wals encouraged commenters to leave their contact information, which would be passed on to the Parks & Recreation Department. Planning Commission Deliberation/Comments:

• Mr. Larson inquired about the plans for the property that the City acquired on Deadman’s Pond, Ms. Wals explained that the City’s intent is to remove the existing structures on the property, and to replant the property and keep it as open space to protect Dead Man’s Pond. Mr. Larson asked what process would take place if the City decided to build on a property that was previously kept as open space; Ms. Wals explained that it would most likely go through the Comprehensive Plan process for change of use, and that any change would go through a public process.

• Mr. Seeley asked if there had been communication with the property owners across from Good Samaritan. Ms. Wals explained that she did speak with the owners and that they expressed concerns regarding continuation of their existing single-family residential use.

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Ms. Wals explained that either way the single-family use can remain, and that other than that issue the owners didn’t state a preference in the proposed zoning designation.

• Mr. Juntunen stated concerns regarding the properties that are to be designated as Open Space, inquiring as to whether that designation would decrease the value of the residential properties nearby, and what the review and public outreach process would be under the proposed zoning designation. Ms. Wals explained that the use of each individual property is project-based, and that the Parks department would conduct outreach for any proposed plans that are outside what is already included in the Comprehensive Plan.

• Mr. Yanasak inquired as to whether the public would be allowed on the Dead Man’s Pond property once it is replanted, Ms. Wals responded that during the replanting phase, there are ways to mark the property so that the public understands that it is not intended for recreational use.

• Mr. McGregor also stated concerns regarding plans for open space properties and how they affect residential properties in the area.

• Mr. Seeley commented on the reference to the “Planning Commission Preferred Future Land Use” map related to Agriculture Uses in the Land Use element, stating that it is outdated since there have been rezones in that area. Ms. Baker stated that staff can modify the language or add language speaking to the changes that have taken place in the Shaw Pioneer neighborhood specifically. Ms. Baker stated that the Commission can make that recommendation or that staff can come back at a future meeting with the modified language. Mr. McGregor commented that he thought it was fine for staff to add the language with a recommendation by the Commission, rather than coming back at another meeting.

Mr. Seeley made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendments as proposed, with a recommendation to modify the language in the Land Use Element under Agricultural Lands on Page 3.11 referencing the “Planning Commission Preferred Future Land Use” map to include language identifying the changes that have taken place since it was adopted. Mr. Larson seconded the motion. The Planning Commission voted, and the motion passed 7-0. Planning Commission took a short 2-3-minute break to take contact information from the citizens who commented during the public hearing. AGENDA ITEMS Zoning Overlays (Recording start time 1:19:16) Ms. Baker explained that the Planning Commission will be deliberating on this topic on which a public hearing was held on August 23, 2017. Ms. Baker explained that the Commission had asked for additional information before deliberating and voting on this item. Ms. Baker addressed a query from Mr. Seeley concerning parcels in the Urban Growth Area (UGA) that meet the Agriculture Use, but possibly not the size minimum requirement of two acres in order to be covered by the Agriculture Overlay. Ms. Baker stated that she had done an analysis of the parcels in the UGA, and that she found that the majority of the parcels smaller than two acres were adjacent to each other and commonly owned, therefore they would be able to meet the size threshold as a site. Ms. Baker reviewed three possible options for the application of the Agriculture Overlay. Commissioners McGregor, Larson, and Seeley commented that they were in favor of Option 1 to reduce the required site size threshold. 8

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Mr. Seeley made a motion to approve Option 1 for the application of the Agriculture Overlay, with a second by Mr. Juntunen. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Larson made a motion to approve the proposed changes from the previously held public hearing related to code amendments pertaining to the agriculture overlay and the related urban agriculture code amendments in the single family, multi-family, and manufacturing code sections; in the definitions code section; the home occupation code section; and animal code section in Title 8. Amendments also include the removal of the floodplain overlay from Title 20 and the zoning map, and changes to the zoning map to correct the name of the River Road Design Review Overlay (DRO) to be called the Mixed Use DRO. Mr. Juntunen seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

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Submitted by: Rachael BrownSubmitting Department: Development Services Meeting Date: October 11, 2017

Subject:Planned Development Rezone

Presenter:Rachael Brown, Assistant Planner

Recommendation:Introduction/Discussion

Background:The City is proposing to amend all Planned Development-zoned property in the city to another appropriate zone. Thiswould alleviate procedural challenges in processing permits for development on these lots. See attached staff report forfurther information.

Council Direction:

Fiscal Impacts:

Attachments Planned Development Rezone Staff Memo.pdf Proposed zoning changes_PD Rezone.pdf PD Zone Code.pdf

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CITY OF PUYALLUP Development Services Department 333 South Meridian Puyallup WA 98371

Date: 10/4/2017

To: Planning Commission

From: Rachael Brown, Assistant Planner

Subject: Planned Development Rezones

Background There are approximately 228 acres of Planned Development (PD) zoned property in the City of

Puyallup (3% of the total acres in the city limits). These PD zones are divided into either the

Planned Community Development Zone (PDC) or the Planned Residential Development Zone

(PDR). The intent of these PD zones are to allow for more flexibility in the development of large

tracts of land by allowing developers to propose their own development standards such as

setbacks, lot layouts, and street layouts, via a master site plan. These master site plans are

reviewed and approved by the Hearing Examiner during a public hearing. Once approved, the

Planned Developments code (PMC 20.40) which governs PDR or PDC zoned property, requires

that all development on these properties complies to the master site plan associated with that

development. In the event that a master site plan does not explicitly describe a development

standard that is usually required in all other zones, the regulation reverts to the underlying zone

of the property. For example, if a master site plan did not call out a required street side yard

setback, then the required setback would be that of the underlying zone (usually an RS zone).

In the early 2000s, for approximately a 5 year period, the City had a policy of rezoning those

properties that applied for a Planned Development to PDR or PDC as a part of the Hearing

Examiner master site plan process. This practice resulted in the zoning map we have today, with

only a few areas of the city with PD zoning, and a few of these areas without an approved

master site plan.

There are several procedural challenges associated with PD zones. For those properties zoned

PDR or PDC that do not have an approved master site plan property owners have no way of

building on their property other than by writing their own master site plan and having a public

hearing with the hearing examiner. This is an overly burdensome requirement for a single family

house that just needs a deck added to it, which for every other property owner in the city,

would require nothing more than a simple building permit. For those properties zoned PD that

do have an approved master site plan, but that site plan does not include some important 11

development standards, there is no underlying zone from which to apply those standards.

Neither of the PD zones have the breadth of development standards in code that is found in all

other zones in the city. For example, the PD zone code section does not list setbacks, building

heights, housing density, or lot coverage standards. Therefore, if a Planned Development was

missing those standards, and the zoning of that Planned Development was PDR or PDC, staff

would be unsure as to what standards to apply.

There are several options that could be explored for how to address this issue, however all of

the options have drawbacks. The first option could be to apply the regulations from the previous

zoning of the property, before it was zoned PD. However, since zoning maps are adopted by

ordinance and replace the previous zoning map, staff is uncertain if this approach would be

legal. The second option could be to simply not apply any standard. This is not ideal since it

would mean that there could be unmitigated impacts of the development. The final option

could be to require the property owner to propose and receive approval from the Hearing

Examiner for an amendment to the Master Site Plan.

Work Item Scope The City would like to convert all areas of the city currently zoned either PDR or PDC to another

appropriate zone in order to ensure a complete set of regulations for those areas. This project is

intended to completely eliminate both the PDC and PDR zones from the City’s zoning map. The

map below shows what zone we plan to change each PD zoned area to. The new zones selected

for each PD zoned area have development standards close to those outlined in their master site

plans.

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Areas to be rezoned

REZONE

PF

Undetermined

RS-08

RS-10

OP - Professional Office

CB - Community Business

CBD - Central Business District

CBD-CORE - Central Business District Core

CG - General Commercial

CL - Limited Commercial

CCX - Community Commercial Mixed Use

CMX - Shaw-Pioneer Community Mixed Use

LMX - Limited Mixed Use

RMX - River Road Mixed Use

UCX - Urban Center Mixed Use

ML - Limited Manufacturing

MP - Business Park

PDC - Planned Community Development

PDR - Planned Residential Development

RM-10 - Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential

RM-20 - High Density Multiple-Family Residential

RM-CORE - Regional Growth Center Oriented Multi-family Residential

RS-04 - High Urban Density Single-Family Residential

RS-06 - Urban Density Single-Family

RS-08 - Medium Density Single-Family

RS-10 - Low Urban Density Single-Family Residential

RS-35 - Very Low Density Single-Family Residential

PF - Public Facilities

MED - Medical

FAIR - Fair

ARO - Agriculture, Recreation and Open Space

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Parcels to be rezoned from PDR & PDC

Development ServicesPlanning Department

Rachael Brown

Date: 9/15/2017

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Chapter 20.40PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS

Sections:

20.40.000 Planned developments.

20.40.005 Description and purpose.

20.40.010 Permitted uses – PDRs.

20.40.015 Permitted uses – PDCs.

20.40.020 Commercial leasing prohibited – Clustering of sex offenders and felons in PD zone.

20.40.025 Development and performance standards.

20.40.030 Preapplication procedure.

20.40.035 Master site plan required.

20.40.040 Master site plan review.

20.40.045 Master site plan criteria.

20.40.050 PD zone projects located outside of city limits.

20.40.060 Pre-existing planned developments.

20.40.000 Planned developments.

The following types of planned developments may be considered when permitted in a particular zone

district:

PDR Planned residential development

PDC Planned community development

(Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.005 Description and purpose.

Planned developments are intended to provide for high quality development projects where site design

and use flexibility is desirable to allow for more creative and imaginative designs and to better meet

the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan than would generally be possible under

conventional zoning and/or subdivision regulations. The standards contained herein are intended to

apply to projects proposed as planned developments when allowed within a particular zone. It is highly

desirable to consider a planned development project in those areas containing difficult physiographic

characteristics or desirable environmental features, or where such design flexibility would be useful in

reducing potential land use conflicts between the prospective development and neighboring uses. In

addition to this intent, each PD has its own specific and unique intent as follows:

(1) PDR Planned Residential Development. A PDR is intended to promote more site sensitive and

efficient use of the land, while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices within a single

The Puyallup Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3149, passed August 22, 2017.

Puyallup Municipal Code Chapter 20.40 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS Page 1 of 11

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residential project and offering a higher level of urban amenities such as recreational facilities, open

spaces and attractive architecture than typically provided in a development built to conventional zone

standards. It is expected that, among other elements, the lot layout, street alignment and unit

configuration for projects developed under the PDR standards would be distinct from those typically

developed in conventional residential development. (See following figures for representative PDR

project design elements).

(2) PDC Planned Community Development. A PDC is intended to provide for a mix of different land

uses, such as single-family residential, multiple-family residential, professional offices, commercial

centers or industrial parks, integrated into a coordinated and comprehensively designed development

project that offers a high level of urban amenities and preserves the natural and scenic qualities of

open spaces.

Conceptual Lot LayoutPrototypical Planned ResidentialDevelopment

Conceptual Lot LayoutPrototypical Single-Family Residential Development

(Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).



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20.40.010 Permitted uses – PDRs.

The following uses are permitted for all PDRs in accordance with and subject to the approval of a

master site plan pursuant to this chapter:

(1) Residential dwellings including single-family homes and designated manufactured homes

permitted on or after July 1, 2005, with permanent concrete or masonry block foundations, duplexes,

apartments, condominiums, townhouses, senior housing facilities or other group of dwellings; and

accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to residential uses. Designated manufactured

homes are subject to the following requirements:

(a) The manufactured home shall be new;

(b) The manufactured home shall be set upon a permanent foundation, as specified by the

manufacturer, and the space from the bottom of the home to the ground shall be enclosed by

concrete or an approved concrete product which can be either load bearing or decorative and

shall be sufficient to resist wind and seismic lateral forces as well as the gravity loads as

specified in the International Residential Code;

(c) The manufactured home shall comply with all design and zoning standards applicable to all

other homes within the neighborhood in which the manufactured home is to be located;

(d) The manufactured home shall be thermally equivalent to the state energy code; and

(e) The manufactured home otherwise meets all other requirements for a designated

manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160;

(f) The roof shall be designed to support 25 pounds per square foot in conformance with the

International Building and Residential Codes; and

(g) Light and ventilation in manufactured homes shall meet the requirements of Section R303 of

the International Residential Code;

(h) All manufactured homes set on property as permitted by subsection (1)(b) of this section

shall be deemed an improvement and attach to real property for purposes of applying property

taxes.

(2) Active recreation facilities intended for the use of residents and their guests only, including, but

not necessarily limited to, swimming pools, saunas, tennis courts and exercise rooms;

(3) Home occupations as regulated by Chapter 20.75 PMC;

(4) Temporary uses as regulated by Chapter 20.70 PMC;



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(5) Any conditional use allowed within the underlying zone. (Ord. 2828 § 4, 2005; Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001;

Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.015 Permitted uses – PDCs.

The following uses are permitted for all PDCs in accordance with and subject to the approval of a

master site plan pursuant to this chapter:

(1) All uses permitted in a PDR;

(2) Professional offices and services;

(3) General commercial uses;

(4) Public service uses;

(5) Business park uses;

(6) Commercial recreation uses;

(7) Road service uses;

(8) Community facility uses;

(9) Limited manufacturing uses;

(10) Hazardous waste treatment and storage, on-site. (Ord. 2866 § 5, 2006; Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord.

2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2165 § 4, 1988; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.020 Commercial leasing prohibited – Clustering of sex offenders and felons in PD zone.

No owner, occupant, or other person or entity in control of a dwelling shall knowingly lease to or allow

two or more persons to reside in a dwelling located in a PD zone when such persons are required to

register as a sex offender pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130 and/or have been convicted of any of the

following offenses: a serious violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030(45), a violent offense as

defined in RCW 9.94A.030(54), residential burglary (RCW 9A.52.025), burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.020),

malicious mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070), or theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030). (Ord. 3044 § 7, 2013).

20.40.025 Development and performance standards.

(1) Minimum Project Site Area. No project site area shall be less than two acres for properties

proposed for development as a PDR and three acres for properties proposed for development as a

PDC.

(2) Building Development Standards. All yard setbacks, building heights, lot coverages and floor area

ratios shall be subject to those established on the approved master site plan, or if not specified shall



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default to the standards of the underlying zone. The following guidelines shall apply to all PDs also

proposed for subdivision into individual building lots:

(a) Residential buildings should have their main entrances oriented towards the adjoining street.

(b) Front yard setbacks to the main entrance of residential structures should be no greater than

15 feet.

(c) Garages should be oriented with diminished garage doors, and shall meet the performance

standards listed below.

(i) At least 25 percent of garages shall be located within rear yards and accessed via an

alley; or

(ii) Accessed from the side and oriented perpendicular to the street, where the street-facing

facade is finished with a window or other architectural features; or

(iii) Accessed via a shared driveway serving a minimum of two units and set back at least

five feet from the front door of the home; or

(iv) Detached and set back at least 10 feet from the front door of the home; and

(v) All other garages shall be set back at least five feet from the front door of the home.

(d) Three-car garages are allowed on lots only where the lot size equals that of the underlying

zone.

(e) Any street-facing garage should be located no closer than 20 feet to a front property line.

(f) Spacing between buildings shall be a minimum of 10 feet between multiple-story buildings and

five feet between single-story buildings.

(g) There shall be a minimum 15-foot building setback between the perimeter of all PD

developments and adjoining properties.

(h) For planned residential developments in RS-35, RS-10, RS-08 and RS-06 zone districts, the

maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.65; for PDRs in the RS-04 zone district the maximum floor

area ratio shall be 0.70.

(3) Lot Development Standards. All individual lot widths, lengths, sizes and similar lot configurations

shall be subject to those established on the approved master site plan.

(a) In order to minimize undesirable impacts of the PD on adjacent properties, lot sizes along

common boundary lines with other residential zones shall be no less than 75 percent of the



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minimum lot size of the adjacent residential zone. If the adjacent residential zone is also a PD,

the minimum lot sizes along common boundary lines shall be no less than 75 percent of the

perimeter lots of that adjacent PD.

(b) Curb cuts should not exceed more than 30 percent of total street frontages internal to the

development, but shall not exceed 50 percent of any individual lot frontage.

(4) Open Space.

(a) Required common open space shall comprise at least 25 percent of the total gross parcel

area, excluding public streets.

(b) Within this required 25 percent open area, an area equivalent to at least five percent of the

total gross parcel area shall be devoted to amenity areas for active use by residents in all

projects containing residential uses. Such active amenity area(s) shall be located in a central

area of the project site with convenient access to residents. The amenity area(s) shall be of a

size and configuration so as to accommodate a variety of active and passive recreational

functions for residents, with the overall intent of consolidating amenity areas to avoid fragmented

areas of marginal utility. Said active outdoor space shall not entirely consist of concrete or other

hardscape.

(c) Those projects which provide each residential unit with at least 500 square feet of private

open space immediately contiguous to the unit and separate from the private open space for any

other unit may reduce the overall common open space requirement to 10 percent of the total

gross parcel area, excluding public streets. Those projects providing this lesser 10 percent

common open space shall still be subject to the requirement that at least five percent of the total

parcel area be devoted to amenity areas for active use by residents. Such amenity areas shall

also meet the standards cited in subsection (4)(b) of this section.

(d) The required common open space shall be considered a minimum percentage of a particular

site. All such open space shall be kept free of litter and shall at no time constitute a health,

safety, fire or flood hazard.

(e) Public Park Option. The city’s parks, recreation and open space (PROS) plan analyzes areas

underserved by public park space. If the entire project area of a proposed PDR or PDC is

outside of the service area for neighborhood parks, the project may be eligible for a density

bonus of 50 percent if all of the following conditions are met:

(i) The project proponent integrates into the PDR or PCD a public neighborhood park space

that meets the city’s minimum size for a neighborhood park in accordance with the size and

design standards in the PROS plan at the time of application.



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(ii) The project proponent shall work directly with Puyallup parks department staff to create

a preliminary design and amenity package for the park space. The project proponent shall

present the preliminary design to the Puyallup parks advisory board and receive

input/feedback to further refine the park design. City staff will further analyze the park site

design based on current park and recreation needs for the service area.

(iii) The proponent must hold at least one neighborhood meeting with surrounding property

owners (notification in accordance with standards for the underlying permitting for the

project). The proponent must also hold an open public hearing with the Puyallup parks

advisory board to receive final design approval for the park space.

(5) Required Landscaping. Required yards for individual lots shall be landscaped. The project

landscape architect shall provide sample landscape plans for each residential lot on the preliminary

and final landscape plans; each lot shall contain at least two PNW native evergreen conifer trees in

suitable yard locations. Such sample landscape plan shall be shown on the building permit site plan

for each lot. All such required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat manner.

(6) Required Parking. All uses shall provide off-street parking as required by Chapter 20.55 PMC,

unless otherwise approved on the master plan. Where landscaping is required for off-street parking

areas, such landscaping shall be in addition to the minimum percent of open space required by

subsection (4) of this section. However, parking lot landscaping which exceeds the minimum

landscaping requirements of this title may be considered as meeting the open space requirements of

subsection (4) of this section.

(7) Signs. All signs located within planned developments shall comply with the provisions of Chapter

20.60 PMC or shall be as approved on the master plan.

(8) Outdoor Storage of Materials. The outdoor storage of materials, including but not limited to lumber,

auto parts, household appliances, pipe, drums, machinery or furniture shall not be permitted. The

storage of vehicles, such as motorcycles, automobiles, boats and farm equipment for retail sale,

where such retail sale is permitted by the provisions of this chapter, shall not be subject to the

provisions of this subsection.

(9) Exterior Mechanical Devices. Large mechanical equipment shall be screened from surrounding

residentially zoned properties and public rights-of-way. Minor utility equipment, such as small

generators, utility meters, air conditioners, or junction boxes, which are less than three and one-half

feet in height, shall be exempt from screening requirements. Alternative methods for screening may

include the use of building or parapet walls, sight-obscuring fencing and/or landscaping, equipment

enclosures, consolidation and orientation of devices towards the center of the rooftop, and/or the use

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(10) Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting and aerial-mounted floodlighting shall be shielded from above

in such a manner that the bottom edge of the shield shall be below the light source. Said lighting shall

be shielded so that the direct illumination shall be confined to the property boundaries of the light

source. Ground-mounted floodlighting or light projection above the horizontal plane is prohibited

between midnight and sunrise.

(11) Swimming Pools. All swimming pools having a depth of 12 or more inches shall maintain a

protective fence, wall or enclosure not less than six feet in height, with no opening greater than four

inches wide and equipped with a self-closing gate surrounding said pool. Hot tubs or other manmade

water bodies shall maintain a similar enclosure or shall be covered when not in use so as to prevent

access to the water.

(12) Trash Receptacles. Trash receptacles having a capacity in excess of one cubic yard shall be

screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

(13) Limited Density Transfer from Critical Area Buffers. The city shall allow transfer of density for

residential uses from critical area buffers to noncritical area portions of the same site; provided, that

the resultant density calculated on the noncritical area land does not exceed 125 percent of the

maximum developable density from that land otherwise allowed under zoning. (Ord. 3119 § 37, 2016;

Ord. 3073 § 23, 2014; Ord. 2859 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2570 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2511 § 1,

1997; Ord. 2454 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2346 § 1(10), 1993; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.030 Preapplication procedure.

Prior to submitting an application for PD approval, the applicant or prospective developer shall request

a preapplication meeting to obtain information and guidance regarding a master site plan, the

requirements of this chapter and the recommendations of the comprehensive plan that are applicable

to the property. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.035 Master site plan required.

No property shall be developed under the provisions of this section, unless a master site plan has

been reviewed and approved by the hearing examiner. Said master site plan shall contain at least the

following:

(1) The boundaries of the project site area;

(2) Significant natural features including critical areas, topographical contours, forested areas and/or

significant trees, and water bodies. Topographic information should also indicate preliminary grading

contours;

(3) The gross land area of the development, the zoning classification thereof and the zoning

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of structures and other improvements;

(4) A development site plan identifying the location, number and types of uses to be included in the

development;

(5) The location, dimensions, and improvement characteristics of all proposed streets, trails, open

areas, parking facilities;

(6) Plans and elevations of buildings and structures sufficient to indicate the architectural style,

building materials and construction standards;

(7) Specific development standards to be applied to the project, formatted into a table on the master

site plan and final plat document(s), including maximum building heights, yard setbacks, lot coverage

maximum, floor area ratio maximum, mix of garage types and lots where alternative garage designs

are assigned (ex. “lot 18 shall be side loaded with a shared driveway approach,” etc.), an inventory of

all individual lot sizes, and any other information or design standards relevant to the project approval

which will dictate standards applied to the construction of homes in the project;

(8) A preliminary landscaping plan;

(9) Proposed development phasing if proposed;

(10) Open space calculations for common and private open space;

(11) Such other information as may be required to enable complete analysis and appraisal of the

planned development. (Ord. 3119 § 38, 2016; Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2454

§ 1, 1995; Ord. 2268 § 33, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.040 Master site plan review.

Upon submission of a master site plan concurrent with a conditional use permit, preliminary plat

and/or rezone application, the community development director shall process the request in

accordance with the provisions of this title. The hearing examiner shall concurrently review master

site plans with conditional use permit, rezone and/or preliminary plat applications. Any decision of the

examiner approving a master site plan shall constitute a final decision consistent with the criteria set

forth in Chapter 2.54 PMC. Upon approval of a master site plan, the property shall be developed only

in accordance with the approved master site plan, except that subsequent minor revisions which

substantially comply with the overall approved master site plan may be approved by the community

development director. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2615 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2454 § 1,

1995; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.045 Master site plan criteria.

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(1) Comprehensive Plan Compatibility. The development density and design shall be consistent with

the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan.

(2) Density. The overall density of the project shall not exceed the maximum development density of

the zone in which the PD is proposed.

(3) Preservation of Natural Features. Critical areas and other significant and desirable natural features

such as steep slopes, drainage courses, unique stands of vegetation, riparian areas and water bodies

are to be retained and integrated into the site design.

(4) Common Recreational Amenities. Common recreational facilities such as play fields, swimming

pools, tennis courts, trails, saunas or exercise rooms should be included in the project site design in

keeping with the scale and needs of the project.

(5) Common Architectural Theme. All buildings and structures in the project site area are to share a

common architectural theme that ensures compatibility among interior land uses. This theme shall

also be compatible or complementary with adjacent development, or shall be adequately screened or

buffered from such adjacent development.

(6) Adjoining Land Use Compatibility. The project site design shall be laid out in a manner which

ensures compatibility and harmony with adjoining land uses exterior to the subject project. Lot sizes

along common boundary lines with other residential uses shall be at least 75 percent of the minimum

lot size of the underlying zone.

(7) Streets. All public and private streets within the project site area shall comply with city design

standards. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2454 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2346 § 1(11), 1993;

Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).

20.40.050 PD zone projects located outside of city limits.

Residential developments located outside of the city limits seeking city water and/or sewer utilities

pursuant to Chapter 14.22 PMC may be designed in accordance with the standards of this section. In

such instances, all standards contained herein shall be met in the project design. The master site plan

for such projects does not require city hearing examiner approval but is instead considered by city

council as part of the pre-annexation utility extension request. Such projects shall comply with the

density and design requirements of the city of Puyallup’s comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2683 § 1, 2001;

Ord. 2511 § 1, 1997).

20.40.060 Pre-existing planned developments.

Planned development zones (PDR or PDC) approved under regulations in existence prior to

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and/or imposed at the time of approval of the zone change and master site plan. (Ord. 2683 § 1,

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Submitted by: Chris BealeSubmitting Department: Development Services Meeting Date: October 11, 2017

Subject:Affordable and Infill Housing strategies

Presenter:Chris Beale

Recommendation:Review the attached materials in preparation for an overview discussion on October 11, 2017

Background:As a part of the 2017 work program, Planning Commission will continue review of the Affordable and Infill Housingstrategies on October 11, 2017.

Council Direction:

Fiscal Impacts:

Attachments Staff Memo Draft Ordinance Affordable and Infill Housing

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City of Puyallup Development Services Planning Division 333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 (253) 864-4165 Fax (253) 840-6678

To: Planning Commission From: Chris Beale, AICP, Senior Planner Subject: Affordable Housing Strategy Date of memo: September 5, 2017 Date of PC meeting: October 11, 2017 At the Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, city staff will continue to provide the Planning Commission with further information regarding a possible package of code amendments intended to support affordable and infill housing strategies; city staff will review draft code text with Planning Commission, specifically focusing on the following areas:

• Dwelling unit density bonuses for multi-family zone districts • Infill housing strategies, including the creation of new infill lots, density transfers,

permitting allowances for 2-unit and 3-unit dwellings, accessory dwelling units, density allowances, minor adjustments

• Off-street parking credits and reductions The intent of the October 11, 2017 meeting is to substantively review the topic areas above. Other items will be brought to the PC at a later date and some items listed on the menu table will be reviewed by City Council exclusively. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Beale, AICP, Senior Planner at 253 841.5418 or at [email protected].

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Affordable and Infill Housing Strategies September 13, 2017 DRAFT

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ORDINANCE NO. __________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PUYALLUP pertaining to Chapters xx.xx.xxxx of the Puyallup Municipal Code.

WHEREAS, The Planning Commission reviewed the referenced code amendments (except sections 2.29.070, 2.29.080 and 2.54.070) over multiple work sessions held on WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on XXXX XX, 2017 on proposed code amendments (except sections XXXXXX); and,

WHEREAS, after deliberations the Planning Commission made a XXXX recommendation (0-0) to City Council to adopt the subject amendments (except sections XXX)and

WHEREAS, the City Council studied the subject amendments on XXXX XX, 2017, and XXXX XX, 2017, providing staff policy direction regarding the proposed amendments; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that changes are needed to address improve access to

affordable housing and promote compatible residential infill housing, consistent with the city Comprehensive Plan, through the municipal code; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments are needed to better implement the policies of and are principally consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that proposed amendments are needed the city’s municipal code in order to protect general welfare of the public through the creation of options in the zoning code for housing affordable to a larger sect of the population; and WHEREAS, the changes in this ordinance are in the bests interests of the City as a whole; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Puyallup, Washington, ordains as follows: Section 1. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section XX.XX.XXX is hereby amended to read as follows:

20.25.0235 RM zones menu options to achieve bonus density. In cases where one or more of the following features are provided on the site and the decision criteria for administrative design review are met, residential density may be increased on the site of a multiple-family project from the base density to the maximum density specified in PMC 20.25.022. A combination of multiple selections may be cumulatively added up, but shall not exceed the cap herein imposed.

(1) Transfer of density from lands containing buffers associated with environmentally critical areas as provided in PMC 20.25.040(18); (25% bonus)

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(2) Active open space, enhancing the common open space for the residents of the multiple-family project, such as a park, community garden, or seating where there is a view of Mount Rainier, Olympic Mountains, with a public amenity such as landscaping, public art or a water feature. The open space shall be no smaller than 10,000 square feet in addition to the common open space requirement established in PMC 20.25.020(15); (15% bonus) (3) A transit stop with covered seating determined to be needed because the stop is located on a Pierce Transit and public school district route where safe and/or convenient stops are not existing. The transit stop must meet specifications as established by Pierce Transit. Sidewalks shall be provided to access residential units of the multiple-family project to transit facilities. Liability for public access and use on private property shall be the responsibility of the property owner. On-going maintenance of facilities on private property shall be the responsibility of the property owner At least 10% of residential units provided for households making less than 80% of area median income (AMI) for owner occupied housing and 50% AMI for rental housing. Such restriction shall be placed on title and implemented in perpetuity to said unit(s). The low-income housing units shall be provided in a range of sizes comparable to those units that are available to other residents. To the extent practicable, the number of bedrooms in low-income units must be in the same proportion as the number of bedrooms in units within the entire development. The low-income units shall generally be distributed throughout the development and have substantially the same functionality as the other units in the development and shall be furnished with similar applicances and finishes as the market rate units within the development(20% bonus) (4) Provision of handicapped disability accessible dwelling units and at least one parking stall per unit designated for handicapped disability use adjacent to the dwelling units such that 100% of said bonus units are in addition to the number required through the building code and Americans with Disabilities Act. Said disability accessible units shall be ‘Type A’ accessible, as specified in the building code. (10% bonus) (5) Provide a green roof that covers at least 60% of the building(s) footprint, or total building footprints, if multiple buildings are proposed. Green roofs shall be designed and installed under the direction of a professional with demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of such facilities. Green roofs shall conform to best available technology standards, such as those published by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). (10% bonus) (6) Install a solar energy collection system on the site that is designed to provide at least 15% of the expected annual operating energy for the building, or total buildings if multiple buildings are proposed. The system shall be designed and installed under the direction of a professional with demonstrated expertise in the design and construction of such systems. (10% bonus)

Section 2. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 19.07.020 is hereby amended to read as

follows

19.07.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the division of land into four six or less lots, tracts, parcels, sites or subdivisions; establish regulations and procedures for the administrative summary approval of short plats and short subdivisions or revisions thereof; and require filing of a short plat for record in the office of the county auditor.

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follows:

19.07.110 Modifications or variations. Any subdivider may make application to the community development services department for a variation or modification from the city’s development requirements, standards and specifications. Any request for variation or modification of requirements, standards or specifications established by administrative authority shall be considered in accordance with the process specified in the enabling document. Any request for variation or modification from requirements, standards or specifications set forth in the Puyallup Municipal Code shall be considered by the city’s hearing examiner as set forth in PMC 19.02.080, and processed in accordance with the variance provisions set forth in Chapter 20.85 PMC. Such application shall be submitted prior to or accompany concurrently with the proposed short plat, shall include any and all details as the developer deems necessary to support his application properly, and shall outline the provisions from which the modification or variation is sought. Any adjustment or variance shall be listed on the face of the plat, along with reference permit number.


follows:

19.07.107 Timing of frontage improvements No building permits shall be issued for lots newly created through a short plat until such time that all necessary frontage improvements are permitted and installed through successful final inspection.


follows:

19.12.065 Lot area and private access/utility tracts. 1) Access and utility tracts. Upon subdivision of lots in an RS zone district wherein a private

access and utility tract will serve the plat, or a portion of the lots within a plat, the following optional standards may apply:

a) The access and utility tract area subdivided from the parent parcel shall count in full toward the resulting lot area within the final boundaries of the parent parcel lot area at the time of platting. The parent parcel shall be considered the lot that directly fronts upon a public street.

b) Square footage from the access and utility tract may count toward the required lot area of newly created lots for any lot within a short plat where the entirety of the front lot line abuts said tract. In no event shall such tract area transfers exceed 25% of the required lot area for each lot eligible. Tract area transfers shall be processed in accordance with 20.86.012.

c) Storm water tracts shall not qualify for the above described transfer of lot area credits.

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Section 6. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.15 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Acre, gross” means 43,560 square feet of land area, including public or private streets. Or road easements or critical areas and associated buffers. “Acre, net” means 43,560 square feet of land area, not including public or private streets or road easements or critical areas and associated buffers.. Section 7. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.010 (9), (10) and (11) is hereby amended to read as follows: (9) One accessory dwelling unit on each lot subject to the following standards and criteria:

(a) The property is zoned RS-04, RS-06, RS-08, RS-10 or RS-35 and meets the minimum lot area requirement for a single-family dwelling unit in the applicable zone district; and

(b) An attached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 900 square feet of floor area or 40 percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling, whichever is less, nor have more than two bedrooms; and

(c) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 650 square feet, if located in a new structure, or 900 square feet, if a conversion of an existing structure, or 40 percent of the floor area of the new or existing primary structure, whichever is less. Additionally, the detached unit shall not have more than one bedroom, nor be located on more than one floor; and

(d) An accessory dwelling unit may be created either through internal conversion of a portion of the primary structure or through construction of an addition to the primary structure; and

(e) Upon submittal and approval of a detached accessory dwelling unit permit (pursuant to the approval criteria and appeal procedures established by Chapter 20.81 PMC), an accessory dwelling unit may be located in a detached structure; and

(f e) Any additional entrance resulting from the creation of an integrated attached accessory dwelling unit may not face the same side of the lot facing the street or the same side of the building the primary dwelling unit front door faces so as to appear as a duplex only if such entrance is adequately and appropriately screened in a manner that does not substantially detract from the single-family appearance of the primary dwelling; and

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(g f) Utilities for the accessory dwelling unit shall be metered jointly with the primary dwelling unit; and

(h g) Roof pitches, siding and windows of any new structure constructed to house the accessory dwelling unit shall be similar to and complementary to the principal dwelling unit structure The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all detached accessory dwelling units shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows on street facing facades. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Doors with decorative window panes shall be used; and

(I h) Either the primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be physically occupied by at least one property owner of record during the life of the accessory dwelling unit. Owners shall sign an affidavit which attests to their residency for at least six months of every year. This affidavit shall be binding upon the owner or successive owners during the life of the accessory dwelling unit; and

(j i) Accessory dwelling units shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the primary dwelling unit; and

(k j) Nonconforming accessory dwelling units existing prior to the enactment of these requirements may be found to be legal if the property owner applies for an inspection permit prior to June 30, 1996, and brings the unit up to minimum housing code standards. After July 1, 1996, owners of illegal accessory dwelling units shall be in violation of the provisions of this title and subject to the enforcement provisions of Chapter 20.95 PMC. All owners of illegal accessory dwelling units shall also be required to either legalize the unit or remove it

(10) One duplex or triplex on each lot subject to the following standards and criteria:

(a) The property is zoned RS-04 and has a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet; or

(b) The property is zoned RS-06 and has a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet the lot does not abut and is not directly across the street from another lot containing a duplex or triplex; and,

(c) Buildings containing duplex and triplex dwelling units shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of residential buildings located within a radius of 250 feet. For the purpose of this requirement, accessory dwelling units shall not be counted as additional residential buildings. The development of the lot shall contain 15’ X 25’ private back yard space, independent of buildings over 200 square feet, for each dwelling unit.

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(d) The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all structures shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used for front facades and facades facing street. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows on street facing facades. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Doors with decorative window panes shall be used. Other architectural design standards for duplexes and triplexes can be found in PMC 20.26.100.

(e) No less than 40 percent of the front yard shall be planter beds planted with shrubs and ground covers to provide 75% coverage in 3 years. One (1) medium to large street trees shall be provided in the front yard area for every 25’ of street frontage.

(11) One triplex duplex on each lot subject to the following standards and criteria:

(a) The property is zoned RS-04 and has a minimum lot area of 8,000 square feet; or

(b) The property is zoned RS-068 and has a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet;

(c) Buildings containing duplex and triplex dwelling units shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of residential buildings located within a radius of 250 feet. For the purpose of this requirement, accessory dwelling units shall not be counted as additional residential buildings. The development of the lot shall contain 15’ X 25’ private back yard space, independent of buildings over 200 square feet, for each dwelling unit.

(d) The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all structures shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used for front facades and facades facing street. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows on street facing facades. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Doors with decorative window panes shall be used. Doors with decorative window panes shall

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be used. Other architectural design standards for duplexes and triplexes can be found in PMC 20.26.100.

Duplex exterior example - note window and door trim, faux stone wainscoting, multiple siding styles with horizontal bands and high quality siding materials

(e) No less than 40 percent of the front yard shall be planter beds planted with shrubs and ground covers to provide 75% coverage in 3 years. One (1) medium to large street trees shall be provided in the front yard area for every 25’ of street frontage.

Front yard landscaped with 40% planter beds, with shrubs, ground covers and a medium maple tree

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Section 8. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.015 (11) is hereby amended to read as follows: (11) Duplex residential structure, subject to an administrative conditional use permit and subject to the following standards and criteria:

(a) The property is zoned RS-0810 and has a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet;

(b) Only one duplex structure shall be permitted per legal lot which qualifies as to minimum lot area;

(c) All existing and proposed buildings containing duplex and triplex dwelling units shall not exceed 20 10 percent of the total number of residential buildings on lots located within a radius of 250 feet. Accessory dwelling units shall not be counted as additional residential buildings;

(d) The scale, bulk, architectural style and location on the lot of all structures shall be compatible with the established character of the neighborhood. Plywood and other similar sheet siding materials, such as T1-11 siding, shall not be used for front facades and facades facing street. A minimum of two siding styles, separated by architectural bands, shall be used. Decorative masonry, shingle, brick, stone, or other faux stone materials with decorative or textural qualities shall be used as wainscoting below all windows. All windows and doorways shall be trimmed. Other architectural design standards for duplexes and triplexes can be found in PMC 20.26.100..

(e) No less than 50 percent of the front yard shall be planter beds planted with shrubs and ground covers to provide 75% coverage in 3 years. Two (2) street trees shall be provided in the front yard area.

Section 9. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:

20.20.020 Property development standards – RS zones. The following table (Table 20.20.020) sets forth the required development standards applicable to properties located in the RS zones, unless otherwise established by approval of a planned development. Unless otherwise indicated, the standards listed in this section represent number of feet:

Property Development Standards – RS Zones

RS-35 RS-10 RS-08 RS-06 RS-04

(1) Minimum lot area per building site

in square feet 35,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000

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Property Development Standards – RS Zones

RS-35 RS-10 RS-08 RS-06 RS-04

(2) Minimum/Maximum development

density in dwelling units per gross

acre

1.0

Max.(No

minimum) 3.0-4.0 4.0 -5.0 5.0-67.0 7.0-8.0

(3) Minimum lot width 125* 75 50’* 60 40’* 50 40’* 40’*

(4) Minimum lot depth 150 100 90 90 80

(5) Minimum front yard setback 35 25 20 15 15

(6) Minimum rear yard setback 35 25 20 20 15

(7) Minimum interior side yard

setback *Refer to

20.20.025

15

Refer to

20.20.025

5’

Refer to

20.20.025

5’

5’

(8) Minimum street side yard setback

Refer to PMC 20.20.025 25 15 15 15 10

(9) Maximum building height single-

family houses 36 36 36 36 2836

(10) Maximum building height all

structures other than single-family

houses 28 28 28 28 25 28

(11) Maximum lot coverage – 40% 45% 45% 50%

(12) Minimum street frontage 30 20 20 20 15

(13) Maximum floor area ratio – 0.45:1 0.45:1 0.45:1 0.5:1

Refer to 20.20.028

*PMC 20.20.020(3): Per PMC 19.12.060(2)(b), corner lots shall be 10 feet wider than the minimum required lot widths

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20.20.025 Interior side yard setback. 1) The minimum interior side yard setback shall be five feet in RS-10 and RS-08; provided,

that the combined total of both side yard setbacks for any lot shall equal at least 16 feet in the RS-10 and RS-08 zones, as applied to each structure individually. The combined setbacks shall be applied to all structures collectively if the detached accessory structure is located forward of a line extending from the rear wall of the primary structure to the side lot line.

2) The minimum interior side yard setback shall be five feet in RS-06 and RS-04 zones, except that, subject to the performance standards in PMC 20.20.040(12), the dwelling unit may be placed on one interior side property line with a zero setback, and the dwelling unit setback on the other interior side property line shall be a minimum of 10 feet on the other interior side property line, excluding the connecting elements such as fences, walls and trellises. No buildings or structures shall be placed on the exterior boundary of such zero-lot line development.

3) Interior side yards for all RS zone districts next to access and utility tract(s) and/or the access portion of a new panhandle lot shall may be zero feet. No access portion of a panhandle lot, public alley or access and utility tract(s) shall be considered a ‘street’ when applying street side yard setbacks.


20.20.029 Minimum and maximum density limits in RS zones 1) Deviations from the minimum lot density requirements shall only be permitted through

the standards outlined in PMC 20.86.010 (3). Such deviations shall be permitted through an Administrative Adjustment Permit.

2) Lots not served by, or required to connect to, sanitary sewer shall not be required to comply with the minimum lot density requirement.

Section 12. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.20.040 (4), (12) and (16) is hereby amended to read as follows: (4) Detached Accessory Buildings.

(a) In all RS zones except in the RS-35 zone, or in any RS zone on lots greater than four acres in size, there shall be no more than one detached accessory building greater than 200 square feet in size per lot. On any lot zoned RS-04, RS-06, RS-08, or RS-10, where the subject property exceeds four acres in size, no more than a total of two detached accessory structures over 200 square feet may be permitted. For the purposes of this section only, one freestanding carport may be allowed in addition to all permitted detached accessory building in all RS zone

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districts, subject to the 50 percent size restriction outlined in subsection (4)(f) of this section.

(b) In no case shall a detached accessory building be considered attached and therefore part of a primary building if such structural attachment is the form of a breezeway, carport, enclosed hallway, fence, trellis, tunnel, arch, or any other architectural embellishments. An attached accessory structure1 is a structure built as an integral part of the primary building footprint with a shared common wall/roof with the primary structure.

(c) Small Lot Accessory Building Exemptions. For any lot 8,000 square feet or less, a one-story detached accessory building may disregard rear and interior side yard setback requirements if such accessory building is no more than 600 square feet in floor area, is located in the rear 30 percent of the lot or further than 75 feet from the front lot line and is no closer than 12 feet from the centerline of an adjacent alley. Any sized lot with access on a public alley may disregard setback requirements from said alley subject to the conditions listed above pertaining to building size, length, and location. In no event shall an accessory building under the small lot exemptions listed herein have a height greater than 12 feet.

(d) For any RS-zoned lot, a one-story all detached accessory buildings – including those buildings 200 square feet or less - may disregard shall observe five (5) foot minimum rear and interior side yard setbacks if such accessory building is no more than 200 square feet in floor area.. Any detached accessory building with access on a public alley shall also be setback 5’ from the property line coinciding with the alley.

(e) Accessory buildings that exceed the building size, area, length and location standards noted above shall comply with all required yard setbacks.

(df) No accessory building shall be larger than 50 percent of the ground floor area of the primary structure on any lot. The measurement shall be determined by comparing the primary structure’s footprint (including all attached accessory structures, such as an attached garage) to the detached accessory structure’s footprint. The detached accessory structure may include upper floor square footage so long as the footprint of the detached accessory building is no larger than the 50 percent maximum defined herein. Upper floor detached accessory dwelling unit maximum size shall be dictated by the size limits defined in PMC 20.20.010(9)(c) and shall be measured separately from the size limits for detached accessory buildings as defined herein.

(ge) Upon submittal and approval of an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 20.81 PMC, an agricultural-related detached accessory structure (related to an ongoing agricultural use) or any detached accessory structure on a lot greater than one acre may be larger than 50 percent of the ground floor area of the lot’s primary structure. However, in no event shall the proposed square footage of such agricultural-related accessory structure or detached accessory structure on lots greater than one acre exceed 80 percent of the ground floor area of the lot’s primary structure.

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(12) Driveway Setback in RS-04 and RS-06 Zones. A driveway located in front of a garage accessed through the front yard in the RS-04 and RS-06 zones shall not be less than 20 feet in length as measured from the garage to the right-of-way line Reserved. (16) Limited Density Transfer from Critical Area Buffers. The city shall allow transfer of density for residential uses from critical areas and buffers to noncritical area portions of the same site; provided, that the resultant density calculated on the noncritical area land does not exceed 125 135 percent of the maximum developable density from that land otherwise allowed under zoning. No resultant lot area, width or depth shall be less than 25 percent that which otherwise would be required in the zone district Section 13. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.86.005 is hereby amended to read as follows:

20.86.005 Adjustments and authority to grant. Upon filing of a proper application, the community development services director shall have the authority, subject to the provisions of this chapter, to grant, upon such conditions the director may determine, adjustments to required property development standards, as follows:

(1) A decrease of not more than 205 percent of required lot area, width or depth; in application of this section, on any RS zoned lot, a 25% reduction shall only apply to lot area;

(2) A decrease of not more than 20 percent of the required width of side, front, or rear yard or yard between buildings. For purposes of this subsection, landscaped setbacks, as required in this title, shall not be considered side, front or rear yard setbacks;

(3) An increase of not more than 60 percent of the permitted projection of cornices, sills, eave projection, unenclosed awnings, and unenclosed and uncovered decks into a required front, side or rear yard;

(4) An increase of not more than 20 percent in the maximum permitted height of buildings, fences or structures, or maximum permitted lot coverage;

(5) A decrease of not more than 20 percent in the number of required parking spaces;

(6) An increase of not more than 10 percent in the permitted height or area of a sign.

In the event that an adjustment request is companion to another permit application (i.e., relates to the same property or project) which requires hearing examiner review, such as a conditional use permit, the adjustment shall be noticed for, and heard by, the examiner jointly with the companion case. Adjustment findings would still be used in such jointly-reviewed cases.

Section 14. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.86.012

20.86.012 Adjustments for minor residential infill development. The planning director shall have the authority to waive the adjustment finding under PMC 20.86.010(3) upon finding that:

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a. A plat or development project that is utilizing a critical area density transfer or an access and utility lot area transfer. All lots may reduce allowable lot area and requirement dimensions by up to 25% through this infill provisions; or,

b. The adjustment request pertains to only a single application of one a maximum of two of the development standards as listed in PMC 20.86.005(1) or (2), the request is not part of a critical area/access and utility lot area transfer and the applicant or property owner seeking the waiver has not made any other requests to waive the requirements of PMC 20.86.010(3) on any other properties within a radius of 1,000 feet or within the boundaries of the same subdivision, whichever is greater; and

(2) The property for which the adjustment is requested is zoned RS or RM; and

(3) Any new structure(s) or structural additions enabled by the adjustment shall be designed to be compatible (e.g., scale, bulk, facade treatment, etc.) with other residential structures in the immediate vicinity

Section 15. Amendment. Puyallup Municipal Code Section 20.55.010 (10) is hereby amended to read as follows: (10) Dwellings, multiple-family, including apartments, condominiums, duplexes and townhouses: two spaces per unit, except that in the CBD-Core, CBD and RM-Core zones, the following parking standards shall apply: in the following scenarios:

(a) In the CBD-core zone there shall be one-half (.5) parking spaces per unit;

(b) In the CBD and RM-Core zones there shall be 1.5 parking spaces per unit

(c) For dwelling units which are restricted as affordable units there shall be one-half (.5) parking spaces per unit.


20.55.011 Off-street parking reductions 1) Where a site development abuts a street right of way that provides on-street

parking, a maximum of 10% of the off-street parking required for the development may allocated to on street parking.

2) Where a site development is within ¼ mile of a transit center or is located on a street that provides 30 minute, or more frequent, transit service during peak hours, a maximum of 10% of the off-street parking required for the development may be waived.

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