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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
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CHAPTER 18.30 ZONING ...................................................................................................................................... 1
18.30.010GP ............................................................................................................................. 1
ENERAL ROVISIONS
18.30.020L .............................................................................................. 3
AND USE OR ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
CHAPTER 18.31 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-4) ................................................................................ 4
18.31.010I ................................................................................................................................................. 4
NTENT
18.31.020P .................................................................................................................................... 4
ERMITTED USES
18.31.030SU ........................................................................................................................................ 4
PECIAL SES
18.31.040SR-4.................................................................................................. 5
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.32 - MODERATE-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-6) ..................................................................................... 6
18.32.010I ................................................................................................................................................. 6
NTENT
18.32.020P .................................................................................................................................... 6
ERMITTED USES
18.32.030SU ........................................................................................................................................ 6
PECIAL SES
18.32.040SR-6.................................................................................................. 7
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.33 - HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-16) .............................................................................. 8
18.33.010I ................................................................................................................................................. 8
NTENT
18.33.020P .................................................................................................................................... 8
ERMITTED USES
18.33.030SU ........................................................................................................................................ 8
PECIAL SES
18.33.040SR-16 ................................................................................................ 8
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.34 - MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY (MPC) .................................................................................... 10
18.34.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 10
NTENT
18.34.020P .................................................................................................................................. 10
ERMITTED USES
18.34.030SMPC .............................................................................................. 10
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.35 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ......................................................................................... 11
18.35.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 11
NTENT
18.35.020P .................................................................................................................................. 11
ERMITTED USES
18.35.030SU ...................................................................................................................................... 11
PECIAL SES
18.35.040SCBD ............................................................................................... 11
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.36 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1) ................................................................................................... 15
18.36.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 15
NTENT
18.36.020P .................................................................................................................................. 15
ERMITTED USES
18.36.030SU ...................................................................................................................................... 15
PECIAL SES
18.36.040SC-1 ................................................................................................ 15
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.37 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE(C-2) .............................................................................................. 18
18.37.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 18
NTENT
18.37.020P .................................................................................................................................. 18
ERMITTED USES
18.37.030S ...................................................................................................................................... 18
PECIAL USES
18.57.040SC-2 ................................................................................................ 19
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.38 LARGE LOT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-3) ................................................................................. 20
18.38.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 20
NTENT
18.38.020P .................................................................................................................................. 20
ERMITTED USES
18.38.030S ...................................................................................................................................... 20
PECIAL USES
18.38.040SC-3 ................................................................................................ 21
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.39 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I) .......................................................................................................... 22
18.39.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 22
NTENT
18.39.020P .................................................................................................................................. 22
ERMITTED USES
18.39.030SU ...................................................................................................................................... 23
PECIAL SES
18.39.040SI...................................................................................... 23
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE NDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.40 OPEN SPACE/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (OS) ............................................................................ 24
18.40.010I ............................................................................................................................................... 24
NTENT
18.40.020P .................................................................................................................................. 24
ERMITTED USES
18.40.030S ...................................................................................................................................... 24
PECIAL USES
18.40.040SOS ................................................................................................. 25
TANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 18.41 TEMPORARY USES .................................................................................................................... 26
18.41.010P ............................................................................................................................................ 26
URPOSE
18.41.020T. ............................................................................................................................... 26
EMPORARY USES
C18.30–Z
HAPTER ONING
18.30.010General Provisions
A.Zoning map. The zoning districts are bounded as shown on the official
zoning map of the Cityof Yelmas adopted as part of the Cityof Yelm
Comprehensive Plan.
B.Interpretation of zoning district boundaries. When uncertainty exists as
to the boundaries as shown on the official zoning map, the Community
Development Directorand his/her designee shall interpret the
boundaries, which shall be final.
C.Allowable Density. When calculating the number of dwelling units allowed
on a parcel, the gross area is used and the subsequent number of units
is rounded to the first significant digit.Gross area includes all land
within the exterior boundaries of the development, including, but not
limited to all land allocated for open space, critical areas, buffers, streets,
roads, and public and private rights-of-way.
D.Interpretation of uses.
1.Uses not listed in a zoning district as permitted or special are
prohibited.
2.Each zoning district permitscertain specific uses and similar or
related uses. The determination of similarity or relatedness to the
specific uses shall be made by the Community Development Director
or his/her designee.
E.The following structures and uses shall be allowed in all zoning district
and shall be exempt from the design standards of the unified
development code.
1.Traditional household pets such as dogs and cats.
2.Wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves or other
similar equipment for the distribution to consumers of telephone or
other communications, electricity, gas or water or the collection of
sewage, or surface or subsurface water, operated or maintained by a
governmental entity or a public utility or other Cityfranchised utilities
including customary meter pedestals, telephone pedestals,
distribution transformers and temporary utility facilities required
during building construction, whether any such facility is located
underground or aboveground; but only when such facilities are
located in a street right-of-way or in an easement less than 25feet in
width. This exemption shall not include any substation located on or
above the surface of the ground or any such distribution facility
located in an easement of 25feet or more in width;
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3.Railroad tracks, signals, bridges and similar facilities and equipment
located on a railroad right-of-way, and maintenance and repair work
on such facilities and equipment. This exemption shall not include any
facilities and equipment listed as special uses.
F.The following structures are exempt from the minimum setback
requirements set forth in the zoning districts when the structures are
located outside the public right-of-way and are obviously intended to
serve the public interest: utility equipment, mailboxes, bus shelters,
public bicycle shelters or any similar structure or device.
G.Permitted intrusions into required yards.
1.Cornices, eaves and other similar architectural features may project
from the foundation wall into any minimum yard setback requirement
a maximum distance of two and one-half feet.
2.Open, unwalled and uncovered steps, ramps, not more than four feet
in height may extend into the required front or rear yard setback
requirement not more than five feet.
3.Decks and patio covers may be permitted to encroach into all
residential district rear yard setbacks, provided a minimum setback of
10feet is retained, and provided such deck be not more than 16
inches above existing natural grade measured at deck floor from the
highest point; and provided, that such patio cover is not enclosed in
any manner. In no case shall the deck or patio cover be constructed
in a required side yard.
4.Awnings and marquees may be allowed within required front yards
and over sidewalksor public rights-of-way in commercial and
industrial zones if all the following requirements are satisfied:
a.The approval authority determines that placement of the awning or
marquee within the setback areas or over the public sidewalk does
not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow or create any other
type of hazard to the public;
b.The awning or marquee is specifically designed to benefit
pedestrians by the providing of shelter and creating a friendlier
pedestrian environment;
c.That developmentof an awning or marquee within the setback
area or over public sidewalk is consistent with goals of the
comprehensive development plan, the standards of the specific
zone in which it is proposed to be located and consistent with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood.
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18.30.020Land use or zoning districts established
To carry out the purpose of this title, the Cityis divided into the following
districts: low-density residential (R-4), moderate-density residential (R-6),
high-density residential (R-16), central business district (CBD), commercial
(C-1), heavy commercial (C-2), large lot commercial (C-3), industrial (I) and
open space/institutional (OS).
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C18.31–LDRD(R-4)
HAPTER OW ENSITY ESIDENTIAL ISTRICT
18.31.010Intent
It is the intent of this chapter to enhance and guide development in single
family residential areas.
18.31.020Permitted uses
The following uses are allowed within the low-density residential zoning
district, subject to the project approvals and design standards of the unified
development code:
Single family residential units
Duplexes
Secondary dwelling units
Townhouses
Planned residential development
Residential care facilities
Home Occupations
Family home child care providers
Attached and co-locatedwireless facilities
18.31.030Special Uses
The following uses are allowed within the low-density residential zoning
district, subject to the special use permit process and design standards of
the unified development code:
Child daycare centersand nursery’s
Preschools
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescentcare facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregatecare facilities
Senior centers
Bed & Breakfast/transientlodging places
Essential Public facilities
Freestanding wireless communication facilities
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18.31.040Standards specific to the R-4 district
A.Allowed Density. Four dwelling units per acre; provided that, on existing
lots one acre or less, duplexes are allowed at a density of one duplex per
one-third acre (14,520 square feet).
B.Minimum lot area. There is no minimum lot area.
C.Minimum front yardsetback.
1.15feet from a local access street.
2.25feetfrom a collector street.
3.35feetfrom an arterial street.
D.Minimum side yardsetback:5feet.
E.Minimum flanking yard setback: 15 feet.
F.Minimum rear yardsetback:25feet.
G.Minimum driveway approach:20feet.
H.Maximum building heights.
1.Main building: 35feet.
2.Accessory building: 16feet.
I.Accessory Buildings.All accessory buildings must comply with the current
building setbacks as stated in this chapter; provided, however, if the
accessory building is less than 120square feetsquare feet, and less than
10feet in height, the side and rear yard setbacks do not apply.
J.Secondary Dwelling Units.One secondary dwelling unit may be created
on a single-family lot.
1.For lots of record under one acre such conversion or addition shall not
exceed1,000square feet.
2.For lots of record of one acre or more such conversion or addition
shall not exceed 1,500square feet.
K.Townhouse development
1.The minimum parcel size shall be two acres or larger.Parcels shall
provide a mix of townhouses and single-family detached units, with
no less than 50percent of the units beingsingle-family dwellings.
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C18.32-M-DR(R-6)
HAPTER ODERATEENSITY ESIDENTIAL
18.32.010Intent
It is the intent of this chapter to enhance and guide development of
moderate density, and to provide for a greater variety ofhousing types.
18.32.020Permitteduses
The following uses are allowed within the moderate-density residential
zoning district, subject to the project approvals and design standards of the
unified development code:
Single family residential units
Duplexes
Multi-family dwellings
Townhouses
Manufactured housing communities
Planned Residential Development
Secondary dwelling units
Residential care facilities
Home Occupations
Family home child care providers
Attached and co-locatedwireless facilities
18.32.030Special Uses
The following uses are allowed within the moderate-density residential
zoning district, subject to the special use permit process and design
standards of the unified development code:
Child daycare centers and nursery’s
Preschools
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Senior centers
Bed & Breakfast lodging places
Essential Public facilities
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Freestanding wireless communication facilities
18.32.040Standards specific to the R-6 district
A.Allowed Density. Not less than three and not more than six dwelling units
per acre.
B.Minimum lot area. There is no minimum lot area.
C.Minimum front yard setback.
1.15feet from a local access street.
2.25feet from a collector street.
3.35feet from an arterial street.
D.Minimum side yard setback:5feet.
E.Minimum flanking yard setback: 15 feet.
F.Minimum rear yard setback:25feet.
G.Minimum driveway approach:20feet.
H.Maximum building heights.
1.Main building: 35feet.
2.Accessory building: 16feet.
I.Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings must comply with the current
building setbacks as stated in this chapter; provided, however, if the
accessory building is less than 120square feetsquare feet, and less than
10 feet in height, the side and rear yard setbacks do not apply.
J.Secondary Dwelling Units.One secondary dwelling unit may be created
on a single-family lot.
1.For lots of record under one acre such conversion or addition shall not
exceed 1,000square feet.
2.For lots of record of one acreor more such conversion or addition
shall not exceed 1,500square feet.Such conversion or addition shall
be subject to the availability of public utilities, and shall comply with
all rules and regulations of the building, plumbing, fire and other
applicable codes.
K.Townhouse development.
1.The maximum parcel size for a townhouse development is five acres.
L.Manufactured housing community.
1.The parcel size shall be a minimum of three acres, with a maximum
of 15 acres.
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C18.33-H-DRD(R-16)
HAPTER IGHENSITY ESIDENTIAL ISTRICT
18.33.010Intent
It is the intent of this chapter tomake high-density residential developments
available to those persons who may prefer such housing because of personal
or financial circumstancesand preserve within those developments open
space and related amenities.
18.33.020Permitted uses
Single family residential units
Duplexes
Townhouses
Multi-family dwellings
Manufactured housing community
Secondary dwelling units
Planned residential development
Residential care facilities
Home occupations
Family home child care providers
Attached and co-locatedwireless facilities
18.33.030Special Uses
Child daycare centers and nursery’s
Preschools
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Senior centers
Bed & breakfast lodging places
Essential public facilities
Freestanding wireless communication facilities
18.33.040Standards specific to the R-16district
A.Allowed Density.
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1.Not less than eightand not more than 16dwelling units per acre
B.Minimum lot area. There is no minimum lot area.
C.Minimum front yard setback.
1.15feet from a local access street.
2.25feet from a collector street.
3.35feet from an arterial street.
D.Minimum side yard setback:10feet.
E.Minimum flanking yard setback:20feet
F.Minimum rear yard setback: 25feet.
G.Minimum driveway approach:25feet.
H.Maximum building heights.
1.Within 100feet of a lower density residential zone: 25feet.
2.All other residential buildings: 35feet or three stories, whichever is
lesser.
3.Accessory building: 35feet.
I.Accessory Buildings. All accessory buildings must comply with the current
building setbacks as stated in this chapter; provided, however, if the
accessory building is less than 120square feetsquare feet, and less than
10 feet in height, the side and rear yard setbacks do not apply.
J.Secondary Dwelling Units.One secondary dwelling unitmay be created
on a single-family lot.
1.For lots of record under one acre such conversion or addition shall not
exceed 1,000square feet.
2.For lots of record of one ace or more such conversion or addition shall
not exceed 1,500square feet.Such conversion or addition shall be
subject to the availability of public utilities, and shall comply with all
rules and regulations of the building, plumbing, fire and other
applicable codes.
K.Townhouse development
1.The maximum parcel size for townhouse development shall be no
more than 10acres.
L.Manufactured housing community.
1.The parcel size shall be a minimum of three acres, with a maximum
of 15 acres.
2.Maximum density shall be six units per acre.
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18.34-MPC(MPC)
CHAPTER ASTER LANNED OMMUNITY
18.34.010Intent
A.It is the intent of this chapterto provide for large scale projects that
incorporate a full range of land uses, where appropriate and consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
18.34.020Permitted uses
Conceptual and final master plan approvalidentifies allowed uses.
18.34.030Standards specific to the MPC district
A.Minimum site area. A minimum of 200acres in a single ownership must
be available for a master plan; smaller acreage under separate
ownership may be included in the proposal.
BAssure compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act,
and the goals and policies of the Yelm Comprehensive Plan.
C.Create safe, efficient and economic use of land.
D.Provide adequate public services suchas transportation, water, sewage,
storm drainage, electricity, and open space.
E.Provide efficient patterns of land uses that, where appropriate, decrease
trip length of automobile travel, increased access to public transit,
bicycle routes, and other alternative modes of travel.
F.Minimize energy consumption and demand.
G.Minimize adverse environmental impacts including degradation of wildlife
habitat and important natural features.
H.Arrange land uses to complement and minimize impacts to existing
neighborhoods.
I.Coordinatecommercial and industrial locations and designs to minimize
impacts to the natural environment.
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C18.35–CBD(CBD)
HAPTER ENTRAL USINESS ISTRICT
18.35.010Intent
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.
18.35.020Permitted uses
Retail establishments
Service oriented establishments
Apartments
Residential uses are allowed provided the development occurs on
existing lots of record, one acre or less
Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and
fire stations, emergencymedical centers, and hospitals
Attached and co-location wireless communication facilities
18.35.030Special Uses
Child daycare centers and nursery’s
Preschools
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Senior centers
Essential Public facilities
Freestanding wireless communication facilities
18.35.040Standards specific to the CBD district
A.Drive through food establishments and services are prohibited.
B.Allowed residential density. 16dwelling units per acre, subject to R-16
development standards.
C.Minimum lot area. There is no minimum lot area.
D.Minimum front yardsetback.
1.Residential.
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a.15feet from a local access street.
b.25feetfrom a collector street.
c.35fivefeetfrom 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 yardsetback.
1.Residential: 10feetand 20feet from any flanking street.
2.All other uses: Structures shall be located so as to provide continuity
with existing streets, alleys, sidewalks, and bikeways.
F.Minimum rear yardsetback.
1.Residential: 25feet.
2.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: 20feet.
2.All other uses: Structures shall be located so as to provide continuity
with existing streets, alleys, sidewalks, and bikeways.
H.Maximum building heights:35feet.
I.Maximum floor area:20,000square feet per floor.
J.Parking. Minimum parking requirements may be waived where onsite
parking is unachievable, and on street parking is available. Angled
parking is allowed on local access and collector streets within the central
business district.
K.Properties fronting on a “Pedestrian Oriented Street” shall include:
1.Paved pedestrian walkway from the street corner to the building
entrance.
2.Transparent window area or window displays alongat least 50
percentof the length of the ground floor façade.
3.Sculptural, mosaic or bas relief artwork over 50percentof the length
of the ground floor façade.
4.“Pedestrian oriented space,” located adjacent to the sidewalk. At
least 500square feetof pedestrian oriented space must be provided
for every 100linear feet of façade as measured along the property
lines adjacent to the street right-of-way.
5.Other special landscaping or building design feature approved by the
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City.
6.Building entries must have direct access to the public sidewalk.
7.No more than 50percentof 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.
L.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 feetwide along at least
80percentof the building’s street front face. The weather protection
may be in the form of awnings, marquees, canopies or building
overhangs, provided that canopies or awnings not extend above 15
feetabove the ground elevation at the highest point nor lower than
eight feetat 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 façade.
8.Decorative screen wall, trellis, or other building or site feature.
9.Pedestrian lighting.
M.Architecturally accentuate building corners at street intersections. All
new buildings located on properties at the intersection of two public
streets are shall apply one or more of the following designelements.
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 façade surfaces
4.Sculpture or artwork or distinctive use of materials.
5.Special treatment of pedestrian weatyher protection canopy.
6.Building corner entry.
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N.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 10percent of any building façade.
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.
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C18.36–CD(C-1)
HAPTER OMMERCIAL ISTRICT
18.36.010Intent
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, householdsupplies, automobile servicing,
recreation, entertainment and other uses related to, but lesser in scope,
than downtown core area uses.
18.36.020Permitted uses
Retail establishments
Service oriented establishments
Apartments, as part of a mixed use development.
Residential uses are allowed provided the development occurs on
existing lots of record, one acre or less
Child daycare centers&nursery’s
Preschools and private instruction
Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and
fire stations, emergency medical centers, and hospitals
Attached and co-location wireless communication facilities
18.36.030Special Uses
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Senior centers
Essential Public facilities
Freestanding wireless communication facilities
18.36.040Standards specific to the C-1 district
A.Allowed residential density. 16dwelling units per acre, subject to R-16
development standards. Apartments shall represent no more than 60
percent of a mixed use development.
B.Minimum lot area:5,000square feet.
C.Minimum front yard setback:15feet.
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D.Minimum side yardsetback:10feet.
E.Minimum rear yard setback:20feet.
F.Minimum driveway approach:20feet.
G.Maximum building heights:40feet.
H.Building location. 25percent of the floor area of a building with single-
story gross floor area in excess of 40,000square feet shall be sited
within 1,000linear feet of a double arterial.
I.Properties fronting ona “Pedestrian Oriented Street” shall include:
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 façade.
3.Sculptural, mosaic or bas relief artwork over 50 percent of the length
of the ground floor façade.
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 façade 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.
J.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 building’s street front face. The weather protection
may be in the form of awnings, 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.
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4.Substantial perimeter landscaping
5.Artwork.
6.Transit stop with seating.
7.Window displays over the majority of the front façade.
8.Decorative screen wall, trellis, or other building or site feature.
9.Pedestrian lighting.
K.Architecturally accentuate building corners at street intersections. All
new buildings located on properties at the intersection of two public
streets are 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, buildinglobby, atrium or pedestrian
pathway.
3.Corner architectural elements such as bay windows, roof deck or
balconies on upper stories, notched or curved façade surfaces
4.Sculpture or artwork or distinctive use of materials.
5.Special treatment of pedestrian weather protection canopy.
6.Building corner entry.
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C18.37–HCZ(C-2)
HAPTER EAVYOMMERCIAL ONE
18.37.010Intent
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.
18.37.020Permitted uses
Retail establishments
Service oriented establishments
Apartments, as part of a mixed use development
Residential uses are allowed provided the development occurs on
existing lots of record, one acre or less
Child daycare centersand nursery’s
Schools, preschools and private instruction
Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and
fire stations, emergency medical centers, and hospitals
Manufactured homes as an accessory use for security or maintenance
personnel
Mini-storage facilities
Recreational vehicle storage
Recreational vehicle parks
Sales and servicing of automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles,
modular homes and farm equipment
Recycling centers
Mail order warehouse
On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an
accessory use to an activity generating hazardous waste.
Attached, co-located and free standing wireless communication
facilities
18.37.030Special uses
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
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Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Senior centers
Essential Public facilities
Adult entertainment business(excluding live entertainment)
18.57.040Standards specific to the C-2 district
A.Allowed Density. 16dwelling units per acre subject to the standards of
the R-16zone. Apartments shall represent no more than 60percent of a
mixed use development.
B.Minimum lot area. 5,000square feet.
C.Minimum front yard setback. 15feet.
D.Minimum side yard setback. 10feet.
E.Minimum rear yard setback. 20feet.
F.Minimum driveway approach. 20feet.
G.Maximum building heights. 40feet.
H.Provide a paved pedestrian walkway from the street corner to the
building entrance.
I.Provide pedestrian oriented open space at key locations.
J.Architecturally accentuate building corners at street intersections.
K.Mini-storage facilities and recreational vehicle storagagemust be located
more than 500feet from an urban arterial.
L.Recycling centers for the collection and temporary storage of materials
shall be conducted within an enclosed building witha maximum gross
floor area of 4,000square feet.
M.Recreational vehicle parks shall have:
1.No structure or recreational vehicle site shall be closer than 25feet to
any property line, and the areacreated 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
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C18.38–LLCD(C-3)
HAPTER ARGE OTOMMERCIAL ISTRICT
18.38.010Intent
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.
18.38.020Permitted uses
Retail establishments
Service oriented establishments
Apartments, as part of a mixed use development.
Residential uses are allowed provided the development occurs on
existing lots of record, one acre or less
Child daycare centersand nursery’s
Schools, preschools and private instruction
Public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and
fire stations, emergency medical centers, and hospitals
Mini-storage facilities
Recreational vehicle parks
Sales and servicing of automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles,
modular homes and farm equipment
Recycling centers
Mail order warehouse
On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an
accessory use to an activity generating hazardous waste.
Attached, co-located and free standing wireless communication
facilities
18.38.030Special uses
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
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Senior centers
Essential Public facilities
Adult entertainment business(excluding live entertainment).
18.38.040Standards specific to the C-3 district
A.Allowed Density. 16dwelling units per acre subject to the standards of
the R-16zone. Apartments shall represent no more than 60percent of a
mixed use development.
B.Minimum lot area. 70percent of the original tract must be kept in a
single lot. No minimum lot area on lots outside the large lot tract.
C.Minimum front yard setback. 15feet.
D.Minimum side yard setback. 15feet.
E.Minimum rear yard setback. 15feet.
F.Minimum driveway approach. 20feet.
G.Maximum building heights. 55feet.
H.Building location. 25percent of the floor area of a building with single-
story gross floor area in excess of 40,000square feet shall be sited
within 1,000linear feet of a double arterial.
I.Ingress and egress at the site shall be limited to one driveway for each
200feet of frontage. Where only one driveway serves a site, the
driveway shall not be less than 25feet nor more than 36feet wide. All
driveways shall be not less than 150feet 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.
J.Mini-storage facilities and recreational vehicle storagagemust be located
more than 500feet 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 4,000square feet.
L.Recreational vehicle parks shall have:
1.Property line setbacks to any structure or recreational vehicle sites
shall be a minimum of25feet. This area shall be used for
landscaping to screen theparkfrom 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.
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C18.39–ID(I)
HAPTER NDUSTRIAL ISTRICT
18.39.010Intent
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.
18.39.020Permitted uses
Manufacture, assembly, repair, servicing of goods or products such as
mechanical, automotive, marine and contractors’ or builders’
equipment and supplies, concrete, cement, asphalt, building materials
and supplies,and electrical and electronic equipment or products.
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.
Warehousing and storage of equipment, commodities and products.
Accessory uses clearly subordinate to, and an integral part of, the
primary use of the property (e.g., plant cafeteria, recreation area).
Manufactured home as an accessory use for security or maintenance
personnel.
Commercial uses which are clearly subordinate to a permitted use
such as service stations or hardware stores.
Public buildings, public safety and emergency response facilities,
including police and fire stations
Living or residential quarters as an accessory use such as guards’
quarters in large establishments where such quarters are customarily
provided for security and/or insurability of the premises.
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 Section 70.105.210RCW.
Attached, co-located and free standing wireless communication
facilities.
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18.39.030Special Uses
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Senior centers
Essential public facilities
Secure community transition facilities
Adult entertainment business
18.39.040Standards specific to the Industrialdistrict
A.Minimum lot area. 10,000square feet.
B.Minimum lot width. 100feet.
C.Minimum front yard setback. 15feet.
D.Minimum side yard setback. 15feetunless the property abuts
residentially zoned property, in which case the side yard setback shall be
25 feet.
E.Minimum rear yard setback. 15feetunless the property abuts
residentially zoned property, in which case the side yard setback shall be
25 feet.
F.Maximum building heights. 40feet.
G.Building location. 25percent of the floor area of a building with single-
story gross floor area in excess of 40,000square feet shall be sited
within 1,000linear feet of a double arterial.
H.Landscaping.Inaddition to standard landscapingrequirements, parcels
which share a common boundary with properties in a residential or open
space/institutional district shall provide a 10foot landscape strip, in
addition to the rear or side setbacks required.
I.Restrict industrial uses on property within 500 feet of the Yelm prairie
rail line to those that support or depend on rail access.
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C18.40–OS/ID(OS)
HAPTER PEN PACENSTITUTIONAL ISTRICT
18.40.010Intent
It is the intent of this chapter toprotect and preserve land devoted to
existing and future use for civic, cultural, educational and similar facilities,
provide for the social needs of the community, and to provide and protect
parks, open space and other natural physical assets to improve the aesthetic
and functional features of the community.
18.40.020Permitted uses
Parks, greenbelts, golf courses and open space for active or passive
recreation or enjoyment
Institutional buildings,including municipal or other governmental
agencies,public safety and emergency response facilities, including
police and fire stations, emergency medical centers, and hospitals, and
may include public land devoted solelyto the storage of equipment
and materials, bus transfer stations and park and ride lots
Community meeting or recreation halls
Libraries, museums or similar cultural facilities
Churches, temples and synagogues
Residential uses as an incidental use to the permitted use such as
caretaker’s quarters, or as an accessory use to institutional facilities
such as housing for students, staff or faculty of colleges and hospitals
Manufactured homes as an accessory use for security or maintenance
personnel
Manufactured buildingswherea community need is demonstrated by a
public agency such as temporary classrooms
18.40.030Special uses
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Convalescent care facilities
Assisted living facilities
Congregate care facilities
Essential public facilities
Child day care centers only as an accessory use to a use permitted in
this chapter.
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18.40.040Standards specific to the OS district
A.Site area.The minimum size and shape of the site shall be appropriate to
the proposed use of said site and its relationship to abutting properties
and traffic patterns in the vicinity of the site.
B.Maximum height of buildings.40feet.
C.Minimum front yardsetback.
1.25feet from a collector or local access street.
2.35feet from anarterial street.
D.Minimum side yardsetback.25feet if the adjacent property is
residentially zoned, otherwise 15feet.
E.Ingress and egress at the site shall be limited to one driveway for each
200 feetof frontage. Where only one driveway serves a site, the
driveway shall not be less than 25feet nor more than 35feet wide. All
driveways shall be not less than 150feet 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.
F.Outdoor storage must have sight-obscuring screening around the storage
area, and stored materials shall not exceed the height of the screening.
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C18.41–TU
HAPTER EMPORARY SES
18.41.010Purpose
To identify temporary uses which are low-impact and are limitedin duration
and intensity,that would otherwise be subject to a site plan review approval,
site improvements, and connection to sewer and water.
18.41.020Temporary uses.
A.The following temporary uses may be authorized, subject to specific
limitations in this section and such additional conditions as may be
established by the Site Plan Review Committee:
1.Contractor’s offices, equipment storage sheds and storage yards, and
portable lavatories on the site of a permitted, active construction
project, for a duration not exceeding one year
2.Manufactured home As part of a construction project for office use of
construction personnel or temporary living quarters for security
personnel for a period extending not more than 90days beyond
completion of construction. A 30day extension may be granted by
the community development departmentupon written request of the
developer and upon the department’s finding that such request for
extension is reasonable and in the public interest
3.Any district as an emergency facility when operated by or for a public
agency
4.In the open space/institutional district where a community need is
demonstrated by a public agency such as temporary classrooms or
for security personnel on school grounds
5.Circuses, carnivals, rodeos, fairs or similar transient amusement or
recreational activities
6.Christmas tree sales lots and fireworks stands, limited to location on
lots not used for residential purposes incommercial or industrial
zones
7.Indoor or outdoor sales sponsored by schools or other nonprofit
organizations for no more than three days per event and no more
than four times in any calendar year
8.Seasonal sale of unprocessed agricultural products, limited to location
on lots not used for residential purposes in commercial zones which
are improved to current Citystandards
9.Fund raising car washes
10.Uses found by the Site Plan Review Committeeto be similar in nature
and impactsto those listed temporary uses
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11.Farmers markets.
B.Standards for Temporary Uses.
1.Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be left free of debris,
litter or other evidence of temporary use upon completion of the use.
2.A temporary use shall not occupy more than 15percent of the
parking spaces required for the primary use of the property.
3.Temporary usesmust provide sufficient off-street parking and
vehicular maneuvering area for customers.
4.No temporary use shall occupy parks without an approved park use
request or any public rights-of-way.
5.The Site Plan Review Committeemay establish such additional
conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use
compatibility and to minimize potential impacts on nearby uses.
These include, but are not limited to, conditions regulating the time
and frequency of operation, parking and traffic circulation
requirements, screening, and site restoration.
C.Standards for Farmers Markets. A farmers market in the Cityof Yelm
provides a place where local growers and artisans can offer their fresh
and locally grown produce and crafts forsale. A farmers market is not for
the purpose of reselling farm products nor for selling used or household
goods.In addition to the standards listed above, the farmers market
shall meet the following standards:
1.Markets shall be operated only byanonprofit corporation organized
under the laws of the state of Washington, comprised of growers and
farmers from Yelm and the immediate surrounding area.
2.Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 will be required at all
times the market is open. The Cityof Yelm shall be named as an
additional insured.
3.At all times the market is in operation, a market manager or
administrator shall be in place to oversee the functioning and
organization of the market. The contact information for the manager
or administrator shall be provided to the City.
4.Markets are limited to locations:
a.On lots not used for residential purposes in commercial zones
which are improved to current Citystandards;
b.On Cityowned property that meets the criteria in subsection
(C)(4)(a) of this section; provided, that it shall not be in a City
park;
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c.On collector or local access streets in a commercial zone, as
approved by CityCouncil.
5.Markets may only operate from April through October.
6.70percent of goods offered within the market must be from the
following categories:
a.Fresh farm products, including locally grown fresh vegetables and
fruits, herbs, nuts, honey, dairy products, eggs, poultry, meats and
fish. Also included in this category are fresh flowers, nursery stock,
and plants.
b.Value added farm products, including preserves, jams and jellies,
cider, syrups, salsas, smoked meats, and salad dressings made
from locally grown farm products.
c.Flowers and other value added farm products, including bouquets,
wreaths, vines and gourds, and personal care products made from
predominately locally produced products.
7.Up to 30percent of goods offered within the market can be from the
following categories:
a.Processed farm foods such as juices, preserved foods, candies,
pastries, cookies, muffins, breads, pies and related take home
desserts, not prepared on site.
b.Prepared foods made fresh on site available for sale and immediate
consumption. Vendor must be owner/operator of business and not
operating under a franchise.
c.Artisans. Persons who craft with their own hands the products they
offer for sale. Commercial kits, molds, patterns, prefabricated
forms, and ready-made objects which have been painted or
embellished are not eligible. All jewelry artisans must sell jewelry
that is made by their hands.
8.One nonprofit or community booth.
9.One local business booth each day of operation.
10.Sanitation shall be provided by either agreement of use of restroom
facilities convenient to the site, or by portable sanitation facilities.
Portable sanitation facilities must be located or screened in a manner
to not be visible from the traveling public.
11.An approved operation agreement between the farmer’smarket
association and the Cityof Yelm is required.
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