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M ONDAY, A UGUST 19, 2024 4:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Chair, Carlos Perez
Vice Chair, Robert Howard Richard Lomsdale David Johnstone
Austin Walker Anne Wahrmund John Graver
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes from meeting held on July 15, 2024 are attached.
5. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
a. Department update.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. The public comment portion of the agenda is an opportunity for the public to address
the Commission regarding matters that are not on the agenda. Comments are limited
to three minutes and five speakers. Comment on matters listed on the agenda are
welcomed.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Updates to the Unified Development Code regarding the following:
1. Allow residential development in existing residential areas of the CBD.
2. Eliminate the maximum density requirement for mixed use developments in the
Central Business, Commercial, and Industrial Districts.
3. Establish bicycle parking requirements.
4. Establish off-street parking requirements.
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5.Allow entertainment and recreation venues in the CBD, C1, C2, C3, and
Industrial Zones
6.Include definitions to establish consistency with code language
7.Include hyperlinks to make the Unified Development Code more comprehensive.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.Public hearing for updates to the Unified Development Code referenced in Agenda
Item 8 listed above.
10.SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
11.ADJOURNMENT
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YELMPLANNINGCOMMISSIONMINUTES
July15,2024Α4:00PM
YELMCITYHALL
CarlosPerezcalledthemeetingtoorderat4:00pm.
Memberspresent:CarlosPerez,BobHoward,JohnGraver,AnneWahrmund,DavidJohnstone,
andAustinWalker.
MembersAbsent:RichardLomsdale.
Staff:AndrewKollar,ChrisVaccaro,andHazelHooker.
ApprovalofMinutes:MOTIONBYBOBHOWARD,SECONDEDBYANNEWAHRMUND,TO
APPROVETHEJUNE17,2024MINUTES.ALLWEREINFAVOR.
CityStaffCommunications:None.
PublicComment:None.
UnfinishedBusiness:None.
NewBusiness:DrewKollar,AssistantPlanner,presentedasecondreadingontheproposed
codeupdatesonseveralsectionsofChapter18ͻ
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wouldincreaseflexibilityforresidentialandmixedusedevelopmentsintheCentralBusiness,
CommercialandIndustrialDistricts,establishbicycleparkingandoffstreetparking
maintenancerequirements,providedrivethroughdesignstandards,andincludedefinitionsto
establishconsistencywiththenewcodelanguage.Hehighlightedthechangesmadesincethe
initialreading.Thiswasfollowedbydiscussionbetweenboardmembersandstaff.
PublicHearing:Nopublichearingheld.
CarlosPerez,broughtupconcernswithtraffic,furtherdiscussionoccurredbetweenstaff
membersandboard.
SubcommitteeReports:AnneWahrmund,onbehalfoftheParksAdvisoryCommittee,
providedanupdateonseveraltopics:PrairieLineTrailPhase2B,apotentialrecreationfacility,
PrairieDays,BBQFest,andJazzFestinthepark.
ChrisVaccaro,onbehalfoftheTreeAdvisoryBoard,gaveanupdatethatmeetingswillresume
inSeptember.
Adjournment:BOBHOWARDMOVEDTOADJOURNTHEMEETING,SECONDEDBYAUSTIN
WALKER.ALLWEREINFAVOR.THEMEETINGWASADJOURNEDAT4:52PM.
Respectfullysubmitted,HazelHooker,PublicServicesAdministrativeAssistant
August 19, 2024
STAFF REPORT
TO: City of Yelm Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Updates to Title 18 Unified Development Code
FROM: Andrew Kollar, Assistant Planner
RECOMMENDATION
Approve proposed staff changes as depicted in Attachment A of the Staff Report
BACKGROUND
Frequently staff will recognize the need to make amendments or additions to the Yelm
Municipal Code for a variety of reasons. Changes in state law, vague or confusing language in
existing code, or gaps in the code, are all reasons to revise or augment it. The amendments will
increase flexibility for residential and mixed-use developments in the Central Business,
Commercial, and Industrial Districts, establish bicycle parking minimums and off-street parking
maintenance requirements, increase entertainment and recreation opportunities, and include
definitions to establish consistency with the new code language. The updates also include
hyperlinks and references to other chapters to make the Unified Development Code more
comprehensive.
The proposed code amendments were first shared with the Planning Commission June 17,2024
and a second reading was held July 15, 2024. The amendments were reviewed for
environmental impacts in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act and a
Determination of Non-significance was issued on July 17, 2024. The Amendments were sent to
the Department of Commerce on July 22, 2024 and determined to have met the noticing
requirements in RCW 36.70A.106 on August 12, 2024. No comments were received. The Notice
of Public Hearing was posted in all City buildings, the City of Yelm Website, and published in the
Nisqually Valley News on July 25, 2024.
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18.35 Central Business District
o Include recreation and entertainment venues, parking facilities and allow live-
work structures.
o Include small residential developments, including duplexes, multifamily units,
and townhomes in areas of the Central Business District that are currently
residential and likely to remain residential These include lots that are at least
160 feet from an arterial or collector, measured from the nearest parcel
boundary to the centerline, and may only be located on lots 0.2 acres or smaller
in size.
o Require new structures to provide an entrance on Yelm Avenue if the building
fronts Yelm Avenue.
o Remove cemeteries as a special use
o Reduce minimum density from 20 units per acre to 16 to be consistent with
mixed use development requirements in the commercial district and remove
maximum density for mixed use developments.
o Remove maximum and minimum density requirements for duplexes,
townhomes, or single family residence .
18.36-38 Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3)
o Include Recreation and Entertainment Venues
o Include Live-Work Structures
o Include Parking Facilities
o Require Bicycle Parking facilities
18.39 Industrial District
o Include Recreation and Entertainment Venues
o Include Live-Work Structures
18.64.010 Zoning Overlays
o Remove Maximum Density of 32 units per acre
o Reduce minimum density requirement of 20 units per acre in Central Business
District to 16 units per acre and eliminate the maximum density requirement.
18.54.010 Parking
o Include on-site bicycle parking requirements for several different use types.
o
and
o Allow Angled parking on local access and collector streets within Central
Business District.
o Establish Drive- Through Standards.
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o Includes definitions to establish consistency with the new code language
Exhibits:
Exhibit A Proposed Code Updates
Exhibit B Expedited Review Acknowledgement
Exhibit C SEPA Determination of Non-Significance
Exhibit D Notice of Public Hearing
Exhibit E Ordinance for Off-Street Parking Nuisances
NEXT STEPS
1. If the Planning Commission recommends adoption of the proposed code changes, the
code amendments will be brought to the Yelm City Council for final adoption at the
August 27, 2024 City Council Meeting.
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18.35
18.35.010 Intent.
The purpose of the central business district is to promote the special characteristics of the
existing downtown Yelm area, to provide a pedestrian shopping atmosphere and to promote
the rehabilitation of existing structures and the most desirable uses of land. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh.
A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021;
Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.35.020 Permitted uses.
A. Retail establishments;
B. Service oriented establishments;
C. Mixed use developments; (Reference 18.64.040)
D. Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire stations, emergency
medical centers, and hospitals;
E. Attached and co-located wireless communication facilities;
F. Recreation and Entertainment Venues
G. Duplexes (Reference 18.35.040 Section P)
H. Townhomes (Reference 18.35.040 Section P)
I. Multifamily Dwellings (Reference 18.35.040 Section P)
J. Live-Work Structures
FK. Essential public facilities. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord.
1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12
(Exh. A), 2015).
L. Parking Facilities
Single Family Residential Units (Reference 18.35.040 Section P)
18.35.030 Special uses.
A. Child day-care centers and nurseries;
B. Preschools;
C. Cemeteries;
D. Funeral homes;
E. Convalescent care facilities;
F. Assisted living facilities;
G. Congregate care facilities;
H. Senior centers;
I. Freestanding wireless communication facilities;
J. Churches and places of worship;
K. Emergency housing and emergency shelters (see also Chapter 18.71 YMC). (Ord. 1095 §1
(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A),
2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1022 § 7, 2017; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.35.040 Standards specific to the CBD district.
A. Drive-through food establishments are prohibited.
B. Drive-through establishments other than food service are allowed if drive-through lane exits
on to a street other than Yelm Avenue (SR510 or SR507) or First Street.
C. Minimum Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area.
D. Minimum Front Yard Setback.
1. Single-Family Residential.
a. Fifteen feet from a local access street.
b. Twenty-five feet from a collector street.
c. Thirty-five feet from an arterial street.
2. All Other Uses. Structures shall be located so as to provide continuity with existing
streets, alleys, sidewalks, and bikeways.
E. Minimum Side Yard Setback.
1. Single-family residential: five feet side yard and 15 feet flanking yard.
2. Multifamily residential: 10 feet side yard and 20 feet from any flanking street.
3. All Other Uses. Structures shall be located so as to provide continuity with existing
streets, alleys, sidewalks, and bikeways.
F. Minimum Rear Yard Setback.
1. Residential: 25 feet.
2. Secondary dwelling units: five feet.
3. All Other Uses. Structures shall be located so as to provide continuity with existing
streets, alleys, sidewalks, and bikeways.
G. Minimum Driveway Approach.
1. Residential: 20 feet.
2. All Other Uses. Structures shall be located so as to provide continuity with existing
streets, alleys, sidewalks, and bikeways.
H. Maximum building heights: 60 feet.
I. Maximum floor area: 20,000 square feet per floor.
J. Secondary Dwelling Units. One secondary dwelling unit may be created on an existing parcel,
one acre or less, where such conversion or addition shall not exceed 1,000 square feet.
K. Parking. Minimum parking requirements may be waived where on-site parking is
unachievable, and on-street parking is available. Angled parking is allowed on local access and
collector streets within the central business district.
L.
1. Paved pedestrian walkway from the street corner to the building entrance.
2. Transparent window area or window displays along at least 50 percent of the length of
the ground floor facade.
3. Sculptural, mosaic or bas relief artwork over 50 percent of the length of the ground
floor facade.
4. Pedestrian oriented space, located adjacent to the sidewalk. At least 500 square feet of
pedestrian oriented space must be provided for every 100 linear feet of facade as
measured along the property lines adjacent to the street right-of-way.
5. Other special landscaping or building design feature approved by the city.
6. Building entries must have direct access to the public sidewalk.
7. No more than 50 percent of the street frontage measured parallel to the curb may be
occupied by parking and/or vehicle access.
8. For properties fronting on two or more pedestrian oriented streets, parking may be
located on one of the streets; provided, that a building or pedestrian oriented space is
situated between the parking and the street corner.
9. If building fronts Yelm Avenue, the building must provide at least one entrance that
fronts Yelm Avenue.
M. In addition to site planning measures above, provide at least two of the following pedestrian
amenities near the sidewalk:
1. Pedestrian furniture, such as seating, lighting, drinking fountain, etc.
2. Pedestrian weather protection at least three feet wide along at least 80 percent of the
marquees, canopies or building overhangs; provided, that canopies or awnings not
extend above 15 feet above the ground elevation at the highest point nor lower than eight
feet at the lowest point.
3. Pedestrian oriented open space.
4. Substantial perimeter landscaping.
5. Artwork.
6. Transit stop with seating.
7. Window displays over the majority of the front facade.
8. Decorative screen wall, trellis, or other building or site feature.
9. Pedestrian lighting.
N. Architecturally accentuate building corners at street intersections. All new buildings located
on properties at the intersection of two public streets shall apply one or more of the following
design elements:
1. At least 100 square feet of sidewalk or pedestrian oriented open space in addition to
required building setback.
2. Corner entrance to courtyard, building lobby, atrium or pedestrian pathway.
3. Corner architectural elements such as bay windows, roof decks or balconies on upper
stories, notched or curved facade surfaces.
4. Sculpture or artwork or distinctive use of materials.
5. Special treatment of pedestrian weather protection canopy.
6. Building corner entry.
O. Building Design. Building shell colors shall be earth tones such as taupe, brown, red-brown,
buff, gray, cream, white, natural wood, brick, or stone. Trim should be white, black, dark blue,
dark green, dark teal, dark red, or other deep saturated colors. Bright accent colors should not
cover more than 10 percent of any building facade.
P. Residential Restrictions. Duplexes, Townhomes, and multifamily that are not mixed-use
developments may be located on lots that are at least
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Service Oriented, Retail, and Mixed-Use Developments must include bicycle parking.
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1. Service Oriented and Retail must provide short term bicycle parking (18.54.030).
2. Mixed-Use Developments must provide long term bicycle parking (18.54.030).
R. Density. Mixed Use developments shall have a minimum average density of 16 units per
acre. There is no minimum or maximum densityrequirementsforduplexes,townhomes, or
single family.
Stucco must not be treated in a sculptural manner with curved surfaces or relief patterns.
Stucco surfaces should be trimmed with wood, brick, or masonry or in a way that protects them
from the weather. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh.
A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 1057 § 7, 2019; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.36.010 Intent.
The commercial zone is intended to provide for the location of business centers to serve the
needs of the community for convenience goods and services such as food, drugs, household
supplies, automobile servicing, recreation, entertainment and other uses related to, but lesser
in scope than, downtown core area uses. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A),
2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.36.020Permitted uses.
A. Retail establishments;
B. Service oriented establishments;
C. Mixed use developments; (Reference 18.64.040)
D. Repealed by Ord. 1086;
E. Child day-care centers and nurseries;
F. Preschools and private instruction;
G. Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire stations, emergency
medical centers, and hospitals;
H. Attached and co-located wireless communication facilities;
I. Essential public facilities. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
J. Live-Work Structures
K. Recreation and Entertainment Venues
18.36.030 Special uses.
A. Cemeteries;
B. Funeral homes;
C. Convalescent care facilities;
D. Assisted living facilities;
E. Congregate care facilities;
F. Senior centers;
G. Repealed by Ord. 1089;
H. Freestanding wireless communication facilities;
I. Churches and places of worship;
J. Emergency housing and emergency shelters (see also Chapter 18.71 YMC). (Ord. 1095 § 1
(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 1022 § 8, 2017; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
K. Parking Facilities
18.36.040 Standards specific to the C-1 district.
A. Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet.
B. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet.
C. Minimum side yard setback: 10 feet.
D. Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
E. Minimum driveway approach: 20 feet.
F. Maximum building heights: 60 feet.
G. Building Location. Twenty-five percent of the floor area of a building with single-story gross
floor area in excess of 40,000 square feet shall be sited within 1,000 linear feet of a double
arterial.
H.
1. Paved pedestrian walkway from the street corner to the building entrance.
2. Transparent window area or window displays along at least 50 percent of the length of
the ground floor facade.
3. Sculptural, mosaic or bas relief artwork over 50 percent of the length of the ground
floor facade.
4.
of pedestrian oriented space must be provided for every 100 linear feet of facade as
measured along the property lines adjacent to the street right-of-way.
5. Other special landscaping or building design feature approved by the city.
6. Building entries must have direct access to the public sidewalk.
7. No more than 50 percent of the street frontage measured parallel to the curb may be
occupied by parking and/or vehicle access.
8. For properties fronting on two or more pedestrian oriented streets, parking may be
located on one of the streets; provided, that a building or pedestrian oriented space is
situated between the parking and the street corner.
I. In addition to site planning measures above, provide at least two of the following pedestrian
amenities near the sidewalk:
1. Pedestrian furniture, such as seating, lighting, drinking fountain, etc.
2. Pedestrian weather protection at least three feet wide along at least 80 percent of the
marquees, canopies or building overhangs; provided, that canopies or awnings not
extend above 15 feet above the ground elevation at the highest point nor lower than eight
feet at the lowest point.
3. Pedestrian oriented open space.
4. Substantial perimeter landscaping.
5. Artwork.
6. Transit stop with seating.
7. Window displays over the majority of the front facade.
8. Decorative screen wall, trellis, or other building or site feature.
9. Pedestrian lighting.
J. Architecturally accentuate building corners at street intersections. All new buildings located
on properties at the intersection of two public streets shall apply one or more of the following
design elements:
1. At least 100 square feet of sidewalk or pedestrian oriented open space in addition to
required building setback.
2. Corner entrance to courtyard, building lobby, atrium or pedestrian pathway.
3. Corner architectural elements such as bay windows, roof deck or balconies on upper
stories, notched or curved facade surfaces.
4. Sculpture or artwork or distinctive use of materials.
5. Special treatment of pedestrian weather protection canopy.
6. Building corner entry. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord.
1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 §12 (Exh. A), 2015).
K. Service Oriented, Retail, and Mixed-Use Developments must include bicycle parking
(Reference 18.54.030).
1. Service Oriented and Retail must provide short term bicycle parking (Reference
18.54.030).
2. Mixed-Use Developments must provide long term bicycle parking (Reference
18.54.030).
18.37.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to permit commercial uses and activities which depend more
heavily on convenient vehicular access or which may be inappropriate in other commercial
districts and to limit location of heavy commercial areas to sites having safe and efficient access
to major transportation routes. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord.
1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.37.020Permitted uses.
A. Retail establishments;
B. Service oriented establishments;
C. Mixed use developments; (Reference 18.64.040)
D. Repealed by Ord. 1086
E. Child day-care centers and nurseries;
F. Schools, preschools and private instruction;
G. Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire stations, emergency
medical centers, and hospitals;
H. Manufactured homes as an accessory use for security or maintenance personnel;
I. Mini-storage facilities;
J. Recreational vehicle storage;
K. Recreational vehicle parks;
L. Sales and servicing of automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, modular homes and farm
equipment;
M. Recycling centers;
N. Mail order warehouse;
O. On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an accessory use to an activity
generating hazardous waste;
P. Attached, co-located and freestanding wireless communication facilities;
Q. Essential public facilities. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1086
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
R. Live-Work Structures
S. Recreation and Entertainment Venues
18.37.030 Special uses.
A. Cemeteries;
B. Funeral homes;
C. Convalescent care facilities;
D. Assisted living facilities;
E. Congregate care facilities;
F. Senior centers;
G. Repealed by Ord. 1089;
H. Adult entertainment business (excluding live entertainment);
I. Churches and places of worship;
J. Emergency housing and emergency shelters (see also Chapter 18.71 YMC). (Ord. 1095 § 1
(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh A), 2022; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 1022 § 9, 2017; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.37.040 Standards specific to the C-2 district.
A. Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet.
B. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet.
C. Minimum side yard setback: 10 feet.
D. Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
E. Minimum driveway approach: 20 feet.
F. Maximum building heights: 60 feet.
G. Provide a paved pedestrian walkway from the street corner to the building entrance.
H. Provide pedestrian oriented open space at key locations.
I. Architecturally accentuate building corners at street intersections.
J. Mini-storage facilities and recreational vehicle storage must be located more than 500 feet
from an urban arterial.
K. Recycling centers for the collection and temporary storage of materials shall be conducted
within an enclosed building with a maximum gross floor area of 4,000 square feet.
L. Recreational vehicle parks shall have:
1. No structure or recreational vehicle site shall be closer than 25 feet to any property line,
and the area created by such setback shall be used for landscaping to screen the
recreational vehicles from adjoining properties.
2. Permitted improvements include restroom facilities; picnicking areas; boating; fishing;
swimming; outdoor games and activities, including miniature golf courses or any
mechanical amusement device; and other uses customarily incidental to the operation of
the park. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1086 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
M. Service Oriented, Retail, and Mixed-Use Developments must include bicycle parking
(Reference 18.54.030).
1. Service Oriented and Retail must provide short term bicycle parking (Reference
18.54.030).
2. Mixed-Use Developments must provide long term bicycle parking (Reference
18.54.030).
18.38.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the location of facilities and services needed by the
traveling public and which depend more heavily on convenient vehicular access than
pedestrian access. Limit location to sites having safe and efficient access to major
transportation routes and identify the types of commercial uses appropriate or acceptable in
the large lot commercial zone. (Ord. 1095 §1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord.
1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.38.020 Permitted uses.
A. Retail establishments;
B. Service oriented establishments;
C. Mixed use developments; (Reference 18.64.040)
D. Child day-care centers and nurseries;
E. Schools, preschools and private instruction;
F. Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire stations, emergency
medical centers, and hospitals;
G. Mini-storage facilities;
H. Recreational vehicle parks;
I. Sales and servicing of automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, modular homes and farm
equipment;
J. Recycling centers;
K. Mail order warehouse;
L. On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an accessory use to an activity
generating hazardous waste;
M. Attached, co-located and freestanding wireless communication facilities;
N. Essential public facilities. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1089
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
O. Live-Work Structures
P. Recreation and Entertainment Venues
18.38.030Special uses.
A. Cemeteries;
B. Funeral homes;
C. Convalescent care facilities;
D. Assisted living facilities;
E. Congregate care facilities;
F. Senior centers;
G. Adult entertainment business (excluding live entertainment);
H. Churches and places of worship;
I. Emergency housing and emergency shelters (see also Chapter 18.71 YMC). (Ord. 1095 § 1
(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 1022 § 10, 2017; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.38.040 Standards specific to the C-3 district.
A.Minimum lot area: 70 percent of the original tract must be kept in a single lot. No minimum
lot area on lots outside the large lot tract.
B. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet.
C. Minimum side yard setback: 15 feet.
D. Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet.
E. Minimum driveway approach: 20 feet.
F. Maximum building heights: 60 feet.
G. Building Location. Twenty-five percent of the floor area of a building with single-story gross
floor area in excess of 40,000 square feet shall be sited within 1,000 linear feet of a double
arterial.
H. Ingress and egress at the site shall be limited to one driveway for each 200 feet of frontage.
Where only one driveway serves a site, the driveway shall not be less than 25 feet nor more
than 36 feet wide. All driveways shall be not less than 150 feet from intersecting right-of-way
lines, measured from the centerline of the driveway. Curbs and gutters or permanently fixed
bollards shall be provided to limit other vehicular access to the site.
I. Mini-storage facilities and recreational vehicle storage must be located more than 500 feet
from an urban arterial.
J. Recycling centers for the collection and temporary storage of materials shall be conducted
within an enclosed building with a maximum gross floor area of 4,000 square feet.
K. Recreational vehicle parks shall have:
1. Property line setbacks to any structure or recreational vehicle sites shall be a minimum
of 25 feet. This area shall be used for landscaping to screen the park from adjoining
properties.
2. Permitted improvements include restroom facilities; picnicking areas; boating; fishing;
swimming; outdoor games and activities, including miniature golf courses or any
mechanical amusement device; and other uses customarily incidental to the operation of
the park. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1090 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1080 § 1 (Exh. A),
2021; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
L. Service Oriented, Retail, and Mixed-Use Developments must include bicycle parking
1. Service Oriented and Retail must provide short term bicycle parking, set forth in
18.54.030
2. Mixed-Use Developments must provide long term bicycle parking, set forth in 18.54.030
18.39.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to provide for the areas in which certain types of industrial
activities may be located, to protect industrial areas from other uses which may interfere with
the purpose and efficient functioning of industrial uses and protect adjacent areas from
adverse or damaging impact resulting from activities in the industrial areas. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh.
A), 2015).
18.39.020Permitted uses.
A. Manufacture, assembly, repair, servicing of goods or products such as mechanical,
asphalt, building materials and supplies, and electrical and electronic equipment or products.
B. Assembly of manufactured products, remanufacturing/recycling and processing of materials
such as wood products, including furniture, metal, cans, cable and pipe, plastics and synthetic
materials, concrete products, cloth, paper, commercial bakery goods, cosmetics, agricultural or
dairy products, scientific, medical and precision instruments and equipment, livestock
rendering facility, and auto wrecking yards.
C. Warehousing and storage of equipment, commodities and products.
D. Commercial greenhouse.
E. Accessory uses clearly subordinate to, and an integral part of, the primary use of the
property (e.g., plant cafeteria, recreation area).
F. Manufactured home as an accessory use for security or maintenance personnel.
G. Commercial uses which are clearly subordinate to a permitted use such as service stations or
hardware stores.
H. Public buildings, public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire
stations.
I.
establishments
where such quarters are customarily provided for security and/or insurability of the premises.
J. On-site and off-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an accessory use to
any activity lawfully allowed in this zone; provided, that such facilities meet the state siting
criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210.
K. Attached, co-located and freestanding wireless communication facilities;
L. Essential public facilities. (Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1022 § 11, 2017; Ord. 995 § 12
(Exh. A), 2015).
M. Live Work Structures
N. Recreation and Entertainment Venues
18.39.030 Special uses.
A. Cemeteries;
B. Funeral homes;
C. Convalescent care facilities;
D. Assisted living facilities;
E. Congregate care facilities;
F. Senior centers;
G. Repealed by Ord. 1089;
H. Secure community transition facilities;
I. Senior 55 years and older rental housing communities;
J. Adult entertainment business. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2023; Ord. 1089 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 995 §12
(Exh. A), 2015).
18.39.040 Standards specific to the industrial district.
A. Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
C. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet.
D. Minimum side yard setback: 15 feet unless the property abuts residentially zoned property,
in which case the side yard setback shall be 25 feet.
E.Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet unless the property abuts residentially zoned property,
in which case the side yard setback shall be 25 feet.
F. Maximum building heights: 40 feet.
G. Building location: 25 percent of the floor area of a building with single-story gross floor area
in excess of 40,000 square feet shall be sited within 1,000 linear feet of a double arterial.
H. Landscaping. In addition to standard landscaping requirements, parcels which share a
common boundary with properties in a residential or open space/institutional district shall
provide a 10-foot landscape strip, in addition to the rear or side setbacks required. (Ord. 1022
§ 12, 2017; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
Chapter 18.64 Zoning Overlays
18.64.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to provide opportunity for greater flexibility in zoning and design
requirements, encourage a variety of housing types, encourage infilling of skipped-over parcels
in developed areas of the city and to provide for maximum efficiency in the layout of streets,
utility networks and other public improvements. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 995 § 12
(Exh. A), 2015).
18.64.020 Planned residential development.
A planned residential development encourages imaginative design and the creation of
permanent open space by preserving or creating environmental amenities superior to those
generally found in conventional developments, and by preserving to the greatest possible
extent the natural characteristics of the land, including topography, natural vegetation,
waterways, and views. For single-family residential developments, the inclusion of a variety of
housing types such as duplexes or townhomes may qualify for density bonuses listed below.
A. Density Bonus. The city may approve an increase in the dwelling unit density up to:
1. In the low-density district, 15 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.
2. In the moderate-density district, 20 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.
3. In the high-density district, 25 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.
B. Subdivision Requirements. A planned residential development shall be exempt from the
specific design requirements of a standard subdivision, except that when any parcel of land in a
planned residential development is intended for individual ownership, sale, or public
dedication, procedural and applicable state laws pertaining to the subdivision and conveyance
of land and the preparation of maps shall be followed.
C. Relationship of Planned Residential Development Site to Adjacent Areas. The design of a
planned residential development shall take into account the relationship of the site to the
surrounding areas. The perimeter of the planned residential development shall be designed to
minimize undesirable impact of the planned residential development on adjacent properties
and, conversely, to minimize undesirable impact of adjacent land use and development
characteristics on the planned residential development.
D. Buildings may have common walls and, therefore, be built to the property line as in
townhouse construction. Wherever buildings are separated, a minimum distance of 10 feet
shall be maintained between such buildings.
E. Landscaping. Natural landscape features which are to be preserved, such as existing trees,
drainage ways, rock outcroppings, etc., may be accepted as part of the landscaping plan when
such natural features contribute to the attractiveness of the proposed development. (Ord. 1095
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1057 § 9, 2019; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
F. Additional Requirements are required for Planned Residential Developments. Reference
18.16 and 18.10.120 Section G.
18.64.040 Mixed use development.
A mixed use development encourages imaginative design and the creation of open space in
development by preserving or creating environmental amenities superior to those generally
found in conventional developments and preserves to the greatest possible extent the natural
characteristics of the land, encourages development of affordable housing, and establishes a
method for utilizing potential zoned properties.
A. Standards.
1. Uses shall be allowed as indicated under Chapters 18.35, 18.36, 18.37, and 18.38 YMC,
except that automobile service stations and drive-through facilities shall be prohibited.
2. At least 20 percent of the combined gross floor area of the buildings proposed on the
site shall be devoted to residential uses, and at least 20 percent to nonresidential uses.
Parking garages or portions of garages devoted to residential or nonresidential uses may
be counted towards this requirement, but surface parking may not.
3. Land uses in mixed use sites shall be selected and designed to encourage interaction
among uses. Examples include but are not limited to commercial developments which are
significantly used for shopping by on-site or adjacent residents or office workers.
4. At least 30 percent of the commercial component must be constructed prior to
completion of the residential component, providing that adequate infrastructure is
constructed for the remaining commercial component.
5. The residential component of the mixed use development shall be composed of
multifamily units.
B. Density Standards.
1. A minimum average density of 16 dwelling units per acre is required,
2. There is no maximum density..
2. A maximum average density of 32 dwelling units per acre is allowed.
3. In the CBD only, density will range from 20 to 32 dwelling units per acre.
C. Mixed Use Site Area.
1. Lots may contain more than one use and will be a shape, size and design appropriate
to the zone and intended uses as determined by the city.
2. A minimum of 50 percent of the lineal street front of the ground floor of mixed use
buildings along arterial or collector streets shall be devoted to commercial or office uses.
Parking garages devoted in whole or part to commercial or office uses may be counted
towards this requirement, but surface parking may not. Mixed use buildings along lesser
classification streets shall not face this requirement.
D. Exemptions From Certain Provisions. A mixed use development shall be exempt from the
specific design requirements of a standard subdivision, except that when any parcel of land in a
mixed use development is intended for individual ownership, sale, or public dedication,
procedural and applicable state laws pertaining to the subdivision and conveyance of land and
the preparation of maps shall be followed.
E. Relationship to Adjacent Areas.
1. The design of the mixed use development shall take into account the relationship of the
site to the surrounding areas. The perimeter of the mixed use development shall be so
designed as to minimize undesirable impact of the mixed use development on adjacent
properties and, conversely, to minimize undesirable impact of adjacent land use and
development characteristics of the mixed use development.
2.Setbacks from the property line of the mixed use development area shall be
comparable to or compatible with those of the existing development of adjacent
properties or if adjacent properties are undeveloped, the type of development which may
reasonably be expected on such properties given the existing zoning of such properties
and the land use component of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1095 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023;
Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
F. Additional Requirements are required for Mixed-Use Developments per 18.16 and 18.10.120
Section G.
18.64.050 Townhouse development.
It is the intent of this section to provide for the development of townhouses within residential
neighborhoods which may be conveyed as individually owned, separately platted lots. A
townhouse is a one-family dwelling unit which is part of a group of two or more such units
separated by common party walls having no doors, windows or other provisions for human
passage or visibility through the common walls. Each one-dwelling unit in a townhouse is
attached by not more than two party walls.
A. Density Standards and Uses.
1. Density Bonus. The city may approve an increase in the dwelling unit density up to:
a. In the low-density district, 15 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.
b. In the moderate-density district, 20 percent, rounded to the nearest whole
number.
c. In the high-density district, 25 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.
2. No more than four abutting townhouses or townhouse clusters within the townhouse
project site shall have a common front building setback. Variations in the setback of front
building faces shall be at least four feet.
3. No townhouse dwelling unit shall be located closer than 25 feet to any public right-of-
way nor within 15 feet of a private drive, access road or common open parking area to the
front or rear of such a dwelling unit.
4. Every lot containing a townhouse must provide each unit private space of at least 200
square feet, oriented to either the building front, rear and/or side, enclosed visually by
fences or walls at least five feet in height or plantings to screen first level views from
adjacent units. This space can include porches, patios and decks.
5. The minimum side yard requirement for end dwelling units in townhouse groups shall
be the same as the underlying zone. For all dwelling units other than end dwelling units in
subdivided townhouse developments, the common walls shall be designed with zero lot
lines.
6. No portion of a townhouse, accessory structure or other building type in or related to
one group or cluster of contiguous townhouses shall be nearer than 10 feet to any
portion of a townhouse or accessory structure of another townhouse building or cluster.
7. When the only driveway is from the street, each pair of units must share a common
curb cut.
8. Conversion of existing structures to a townhouse project will be permitted provided all
townhouse development standards as outlined in this section can be satisfied. (Ord. 1057
§ 10, 2019; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.64.060 Manufactured homes.
It is the intent of this section to permit the location of manufactured homes as a permanent
form of dwelling unit, to provide standards for the development and use of manufactured
homes, and to make a distinction between manufactured home communities and
manufactured home subdivisions and their characteristics.
A. Manufactured housing units shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Homes shall be set below grade on ribbon-footings and a permanent foundation shall
be constructed around the perimeter. No more than 12 inches of the perimeter
foundation shall be visible or above the finish grade of the lot.
2. Manufactured housing shall be comparable to site-built housing in the neighborhood
within the same zoning district. In general, manufactured homes shall be comprised of at
least two fully enclosed parallel sections with a total width of at least 24 feet and a length
of at least 36 feet.
3. The age of a manufactured home, as reflected on the title, shall not exceed a maximum
of five years at the time of installation.
B. Manufactured housing communities shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The minimum lot size for a manufactured housing community shall not be less than
three acres, nor more than 15 acres.
2.Yard setbacks along the perimeter of the property shall be 15 feet from the required
buffer.
3. The minimum lot size and width shall be 4,000 square foot lot size average, a minimum
40 feet wide and 80 feet deep.
4. A 10-foot dense sight barrier landscape buffer and six-foot solid wood fence shall be
required around the perimeter of the site. The buffer shall be placed along the perimeter
property line and the six-foot solid wood fence shall be placed 10 feet inside the
perimeter property line.
5. Each manufactured home site shall have access from an interior drive or roadway only.
6. Access to the manufactured housing community shall be limited to not more than one
driveway from a public street or road for each 200 feet of frontage.
7. In addition to the parking requirements of Chapter 18.53 YMC, a minimum seven-foot
parking on each side of the street or minimum seven-foot parking on one side of the
street and a parking area for guests of at least one space for each five homes. Parking
areas shall be located in a centralized location(s).
8. No manufactured housing community shall be constructed to block connecting streets
shown or proposed as part of the Yelm comprehensive plan.
9. All interior private streets of the community shall have minimum 11-foot drive lanes.
10. Manufactured home communities shall connect with traffic and pedestrian ways on all
abutting or connecting streets.
11. All streets, roads and driveways shall be paved to a standard of construction
acceptable to the public works department. Interior pedestrian walkways, carports and
parking areas shall be paved.
12. A minimum four-foot internal walkway shall connect each space with common areas,
internal roads, public streets and parking areas. All walkways must be separated, raised,
or protected from vehicular traffic and provide access for handicapped persons.
13. Accessory buildings or structures accessory to the manufactured housing community
as a whole, and intended for the use of all manufactured home occupants are permitted,
provided the building area not exceed one-fourth of the common open space area. (Ord.
995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
Off-Street Parking
18.54.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to:
A. Assure that space is provided for the parking, loading and unloading of motor vehicles and
bicycles on the site of premises or uses which attract said motor vehicles and bicycles;
B. Provide minimum standards of space and parking arrangements, and for the movement of
motor vehicles and bicycles into and out of such spaces;
C. Avoid or reduce traffic congestion on public streets by:
1. Keeping the need for on-street parking to a minimum, and
2. Controlling access to sites;
D. Enhance safety for pedestrians and motor vehicle operators; and
E. Encourage the creation of an aesthetically pleasing and functionally adequate system of off-
street parking and loading facilities. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
F. Increase bicycle parking facilities on site to decrease the need for motor vehicle parking.
18.54.020 General requirements.
A. Off-street parking spaces and driveways shall not be used at any time for purposes other
than their intended use, i.e., the temporary storage of motor vehicles used by persons visiting
or having business to conduct on the premises for which the parking is provided.
B. Minimum parking space required and intended for use by occupants or users of specific
premises shall not be leased or rented to others, nor shall such space be made unavailable
through other means to the users for whom the parking spaces are intended. This, however,
does not preclude shared parking arrangements.
C. Whenever a building or a piece of land is put to a use different from the immediately
preceding use, or when a building is remodeled, reconstructed or expanded, adequate off-
street parking shall be provided consistent with the new use, reconstruction or expansion of
the premises.
D. Consideration from the site plan review committee should be given as to the requirements
and standards for off-street parking as they pertain to the central business district.
E. Off-street parking facilities shall be located as hereinafter specified; where a distance is
specified, such distance shall be the walking distance measured from the nearest point of
the parking facilities to the nearest point of the building that such facility is required to serve.
F. For a single-family dwelling or multifamily dwellings, the parking facilities shall be located on
the same lot or building site as the building they are required to serve.
G. For churches located in any zones, parking facilities shall be located on the site;
consideration may be given to parking facilities located not farther than 150 feet from the
building.
H. For hospitals, sanitariums, homes for the aged, asylums, orphanages, rooming houses,
lodging houses, nursing and convalescent homes, community clubs and club
rooms, parking facilities shall be located not farther than 150 feet from the facility.
I. For uses other than those specified, parking facilities shall be located not farther than 300 feet
from the facility.
J. Handicappedparking shall meet the guidelines of the International Building Code as adopted
in Chapter 18.23 YMC.
K. Exceptions or modifications to the provisions of this chapter shall be processed as a variance
application. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
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18.54.030 Minimum requirements.
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The requirements for off-street parking and loading facilities and their design shall be regarded
as the minimum; however, the owner, developer or operator of the premises for which
the parking facilities are intended shall be responsible for providing adequate amounts and
arrangement of space for the particular premises even though such space or its arrangement is
in excess of the minimum set forth in this chapter.
For special uses, the parking requirement shall be as provided in that chapter or as determined
by the site plan review committee.
A. Residential Uses.
Minimum Vehicle Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements
Type of Use
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Parking Requirements
Single-family Two per dwelling unit None
Accessory One per dwelling unit. None
dwelling unit
Duplexes and Two per dwelling unit None
multifamily units
up to 4 units
Multifamily over One space for studio apartments 1 per 10 Units. Minimum 2 per building
four units
One and one-half spaces per 1 2
bedroom dwelling unit
Two spaces per 3+ bedroom
dwelling units
Plus one guest space for every 10
units
Multifamily One space for studio and 1 1 per 10 Units. Minimum 2 per building
constructed bedroom apartments
along major
One and one-half spaces per 2+
transit routes
bedroom dwelling units
Housing intended for exclusive use of, and occupied by, senior citizens shall provide one space
for every three dwelling units plus two-tenths space per dwelling unit in buildings containing
five or more dwelling units. Housing in which the dwelling units are characterized by one room
one and one-half parking spaces for each dwelling unit, plus two-tenths space per dwelling unit
in buildings containing five or more dwelling units.
B. Commercial Uses. In the several commercial districts, off-street parking requirements shall
be as shown herein; provided, that all of the property is controlled by a single person or
corporation, or written agreements for sharedparking, acceptable to the city, are filed with the
community development department. Shared parking agreements are acceptable only if the
physical relationship between the premises makes such sharing possible and results in superior
design in terms of layout, access, reduced curb cuts and the like.
In the following list, the parking requirements for specific uses listed shall be determined
through a formula of one stall per number of gross floor area (GFA), or as specified.
Minimum Minimum ShortTerm Bicycle Minimum Long Term
Type of Use
Formatted Table
Vehicle Parking Requirements Parking Spaces Bicycle Parking Spaces
Banks, saving and loan One per 300 sq. ft. of GFA. 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. of GFA. None
associations, business Minimum of 1.
and professional offices
Minimum Minimum ShortTerm Bicycle Minimum Long Term
Type of Use
Formatted Table
Vehicle Parking Requirements Parking Spaces Bicycle Parking Spaces
Retail establishments, One per 250 sq. ft. of GFA. 1 per 3,000 sq. ft. of GFA. 1 per 6,000 sq. ft. of GFA.
including grocery stores Minimum of 2, Maximum of 10. Minimum of 2, Maximum
of 10.
Establishments for the One per 200 sq. ft. of GFA. 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of GFA.
sale and consumption of Minimum 1.Minimum 1.
food and beverages,
including fraternal and
social clubs
Boarding, lodging or One and one-half for each 1 per 10 rooms. 1 per 10 rooms
rooming houses sleeping room.
Institutions, sanitariums One for each two beds, plus None None
and long-term facilities one per employee based on
the greatest number of care
employees on a single shift.
Churches, mortuaries or One for six seats in the None None
funeral homes principal place of assembly or
worship, including balconies
and choir loft.
Hospitals One for each bed, plus one per
employee based on the
greatest number of employees
on a single shift.
Libraries and museumsOne for each eight occupants,
based on maximum occupants
per the International Building
Code.
Medical or dental clinicsOne and one-half per patient
treatment room/area, plus one
space per employee based on
the greatest number of
employees on a single shift.
Motels, hotels One for each unit, plus one per 1 per 10 rooms. Minimum of 2. 1 per 20 rooms.
employee based on the
greatest number of employees
on a single shift.
Motor vehicle or One for each 400 sq. ft. of GFA. None None
machinery sales,
wholesale stores,
furniture stores
Schools:
Minimum Minimum ShortTerm Bicycle Minimum Long Term
Type of Use
Formatted Table
Vehicle Parking Requirements Parking Spaces Bicycle Parking Spaces
High schools One for each four students 1 per 5 Classrooms. Minimum of 1 per 5 Classrooms.
that enrolled and are of legal 4 Minimum of 4
driving age, plus one per
classroom and office. Public
assembly areas, such as
auditoriums, stadiums, etc.,
which are primary uses, shall
be considered a separate use
in determining parking.
Elementary and junior One for each 10 students of 1 per classroom 1 per 3 classrooms
high schools design capacity.
Places of assembly One for each 10 occupants, 1 per 300 permitted
without fixed seats, e.g., based on the maximum occupants. Minimum of 1
stadiums, auditoriums, occupant load per the
and churches International Building Code.
Assembly areas, less-One for each 10 occupants, 1 per 300 permitted
concentrated use, e.g., based on the maximum occupants. Minimum of 1
conference rooms and occupant load per the
gymnasiums International Building Code.
Theaters One for each six seats. 1 per 75 permitted occupants. 1 per 300 permitted
Minimum 4.occupants. Minimum of 1
C. General Industrial Uses.
1. One vehicle space per employee based on the greatest number of employees on a
single shift, plus
2. One square foot parking per square foot of display or retail area, plus
3. One space for each vehicle owned, leased or operated by the company.
D. Specific Industrial Uses. Warehouses require one space per 1,000 square feet GFA, plus one
space per 400 square feet of GFA used for office or display.
E. Minimumoff-street parking requirements may be waived where on-site parking is
unachievable, and on-street parking is available. Angled parking is allowed on local access and
collector streets within the central business district.
Off-streetparking requirements for uses similar or related to, or any use not specifically listed
above, shall be determined by the site planreview committee on the basis of the requirement
for similar uses, and on the basis of evidence of actual demand created for similar or related
uses in Yelm, and such other traffic engineering or planning data as may be available and
appropriate for the establishment of minimum and maximum parking requirements. (Ord.
1057 § 8, 2019; Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.54.040 Mixed occupancies.
In the case of two or more uses in the same building, the total requirements for off-
street parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the several uses computed
separately. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing
required parking facilities for any other use, except as hereafter specified in incentives for
reducing the number of parking stalls, YMC 18.54.060. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.54.050 Off-street loading.
Off-streetloading shall be required for all commercial establishments which are engaged in the
retailing or wholesaling of merchandise requiring regular delivery such as food retailers, lumber
yards, hardware stores, department stores and the like.
Total Gross Floor Area of Space
Building(s) Required
Less than 5,000 sq. ft. One
5,000 sq. ft. to 25,000 sq. ft. Two
25,000 sq. ft. to 50,000 sq. ft. Three
Each additional 50,000 sq. ft. or One
fraction thereof in excess of 25,000 additional
sq. ft.
All off-street loading and unloading spaces shall be of adequate size and with adequate access
thereto to accommodate a vehicle 45 feet in length, 12 feet in width and 14 feet in height. Each
loading space shall be surfaced with an asphalt, concrete or similar pavement so as to provide a
surface that is durable and dust-free and shall be so graded and drained as to properly dispose
of all surface water, and shall, moreover, comply with Yelm Engineering Specifications and
Standard Details.
Any floor area provided by additions to or structural alterations to a building shall be provided
with loading space or spaces as set forth herein whether or not loading spaces have been
provided for the original floor space. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.54.060 Incentives for reducing the number of parking stalls.
The city may allow the overall parking ratio (stalls/floor area, people or employees) to be
reduced for buildings of 5,000 square feet or more, provided such reductions are consistent
with the intent of this chapter. Reduction in parking areas may include any combination of
incentives; provided, that the overall reduction does not exceed 25 percent of the minimum
area required by YMC 18.54.030. Reductions in parking requirements may occur pursuant to,
but are not limited to, the following guidelines:
A. A reduction of the required parkingis possible with coordinated design and shared access to
consolidated parking areas linked by pedestrian walkways.
B. Multiple parcels, under separate ownership, shall be treated as a single development site if
all owners agree. Where adjoining parking facilities of two or more ownerships are developed
and designed as one parking facility, a reduction of up to 15 percent of the total combined
required parking spaces may be permitted.
C. In a mixed use development a reduction of the required parking is possible if, through a
quantified parking demand analysis, it can be demonstrated that parking requirements for the
highest and best uses occur at offsetting peak times.
D. Primary night-time uses such as theaters and bowling alleys may receive up to a 50 percent
reduction in providing the required number of parking stalls if:
1. A lease for the equivalent parking stall reduction is obtained from a primary day-time user
such as a bank, office or retail store;
2. Leased parking is within 300 feet of the associated use, as long as a pedestrian walkway
exists or is provided between parking area and use.
E. Two or more uses may share a parking area or garage if:
1. The continuation of joint or shared facilities shall be assured by a sufficient legal document
such as a covenant or reciprocal easement agreement or recorded covenant on the approved
site plan or by participation in a local improvement district.
2. Off-site leasing of parking areas may be utilized to meet the required ratio of parking for the
proposed use; provided, that the leased parking is within 300 feet of the proposed use, as long
as a pedestrian walkway exists or is provided between parking area and use.
F. Alternative programs that may be considered by the site plan review committee under this
section include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Private vanpool operation;
2. Transit/vanpool fare subsidy;
3. Imposition and maintenance of a charge forparking;
4. Provision of subscription bus services;
5. Flexible work hour schedule;
6. Capital improvements for transit services;
7. Preferential parking for carpools/vanpools;
8. Participation in the ride-matching program;
9. Reduction of parking fees for carpools and vanpools;
10. Establishment of a transportation coordinator position to implement carpool, vanpool and
transit programs;
11. Bicycle parking facilities. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.54.070 Development standards.
Parking area design shall include:
A. Internal circulation of the lot shall be so designed as to minimize in-and-out driving time,
idling time, time spent looking for a parking space without reentering adjoining public streets.
B. Off-street parking areas shall be designed to provide for the safe and convenient circulation
of pedestrians and vehicle traffic within theparking area and between the parking area and
adjacent streets.
C. Provide access roads through large lots with more than one street frontage.
D. Provide shared parkingfacilities between adjacent compatible land uses.
E. Convenient, marked pedestrian access shall be provided from parking areas to pedestrian
linkage systems and from parking areas to principal uses.
F. Except as approved by the site plan review committee in specified locations within the central
business district, 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.
G. Adequate provision shall be made for individual ingress and egress by vehicles to
all parking stalls at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles. Maneuvering
aisles, parking stall dimensions and requirements shall be as shown in the Yelm Engineering
Specifications and Standard Details.
H. In all parking facilities containing 25 or more parking spaces, a maximum of 25 percent of the
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
duced in
size as listed in the Yelm Engineering Specifications and Standard Details for
minimum parking dimensions. 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.
I. When off-street parking is provided in the rear of a building and a driveway or lane alongside
the building provides access to the rear parking area, such driveway or lane shall be a minimum
width of 20 feet with a sidewalk meeting ADA requirements adjoining the building and curbed
or raised six inches above the driveway surface.
J. An owner/developer may install the required parking spaces in phases if a phased schedule
has been approved by the site plan review committee. This schedule must specifically indicate
when the minimum parking requirements of YMC 18.54.030 will be provided. The site plan
review committee may permit the use of temporary parking areas with appropriate screening
as part of a phasing schedule. In addition, the site plan review committee may require a
performance assurance device to ensure conformance with the requirements and intent of
Chapter 18.53 YMC.
K. Parking angles may be varied on different aisles within a single parking area to permit more
efficient space utilization.
L. Dead-end aisles shall be considered as two-way aisles.
M. Turnaround areas will be required when necessary.
N. All parking areas and driveways must be surrounded by a six-inch-high vertical concrete curb
if the lot is visible from the street.
O. All landscaped and pedestrian areas shall be protected from encroachment by parked cars.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
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18.54.80 Drive Through Standards.
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These standards ensure that there are adequate on-site maneuvering and
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abutting streets.
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Definitions 18.02
18.02.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to promote consistency and precision in the interpretation of this
title and to define (and illustrate, where necessary) certain words, terms and phrases in the
interest of reducing to a minimum the misunderstanding which may occur in the absence of
such definition. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
18.02.040 Specific definitions.
Live-Work Structures
use for the business operator, owner, or employee. Allowed occupancies for live-work
structures include assembly, office/café/business, retail, and manufacturing of nonhazardous
materials. Subject to limitations set by the currently adopted International Building Code.
Long Term Bicycle Parking
than 4 hours, such as bicycle lockers, cages, or rooms, providing additional security to ensure
bikes are safe from theft, vandalism, and sheltered from weather over prolonged periods of
time.
"Short Term Bicycle Parking
hours, such as bike racks or corals, in locations that are easily accessible, such as sidewalks,
parks, private property for visitors, customers, and residents.
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neighboring units, sharing a common wall, roofline and, generally, a consistent exterior design.
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Cottage Housing!
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Mail To: AndrewK@Yelmwa.gov
Subject:City of Yelm - Expedited Review Request Granted for Submittal ID: 2024-S-7268
Dear Mr. Kollar,
Your request for an Expedited Review has been granted for: The City of Yelm is proposing to
update several sections of Chapter 18 Unified Development Code to increase flexibility for
residential and mixed-use developments in the Central Business and Commercial Districts,
establish bicycle parking requirements, and include definitions to establish consistency with the
new code language. The updates also include hyperlinks and references to other chapters
As of receipt of this email, you have met the Growth Management notice to state agency
requirements in RCW36.70A.106for this submittal. Please keep this email as confirmation.
If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Pate at (360) 725-2846 or by email at
nathan.pate@commerce.wa.gov.
Sincerely,
Review Team
Growth Management Services
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW
CHAPTER OF THE YELM MUNICIPAL CODE, TO BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 8.32,
DECLARING POTHOLES A PUBLIC NUISANCE SUBJECT TO ABATEMENT
WHEREAS,the City of Yelm declares potholes endanger the safety and wellbeing of its
citizens; and,
WHEREAS, ;
and