19.26.040 Summary of development standards.
The following standards shall apply to development in the R-15 zone. For all regulations concerning the determination and measurement of slope, height, setbacks, floor area ratio and other development standards, see Chapters 19.44 through 19.58 of this Title.
Minimum |
lot size |
15,000 square feet |
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lot width |
75 foot average |
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lot frontage |
75 feet |
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Front yard setback NOTE: Please see Section 19.48.010 for additional conditions. |
Building less than 15 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line |
10 feet |
Building over 15 feet high within first 40 feet of front property line |
15 feet |
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Side yard setback |
10 feet OR 10 percent of the average width of the lot, but not less than 5 feet |
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Rear yard setback |
Abutting another lot |
20 feet |
Abutting a street |
15 feet |
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Abutting water, an alley or private way |
10 feet |
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Setback for conditional use |
10 feet, or minimum for that yard, whichever is greater |
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Maximum lot coverage |
30 percent for structures |
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50 percent including uncovered, outdoor decks |
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Maximum floor area NOTE: See Section 19.52.120 for exception procedure. |
For lots with areas less than or equal to 14,700 square feet each |
Ratio of .33 to lot area |
For lots with areas exceeding 14,700 square feet |
4,850 square feet |
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Maximum height NOTE: See Section 19.56.060 for requirements regarding 36- foot exception. Maximum heights are only permitted if there is no significant view blockage. |
28 foot average |
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28 foot maximum, or 36 feet if slope at footprint is over 30 percent |
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Off-street parking |
2 off-street spaces for each single-family dwelling |
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1 additional space for second unit |
(Ord. 92-8 § 5, 1992; Ord. 89-1 § 1, 1989; Ord. 77-18 § 1, 1977.)