HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2013-02-25 Item 2C - Discussion - Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit RegulationsTITLE 18 — ZONING
CHAPTER 18.10
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(LDR) DISTRICT
Sections:
18.10.010 Purpose
18.10.020 Permitted Uses
18.10.030 Accessory Uses
18.10.040 Conditional Uses
18.10.050 Unclassified Uses
18.10.055 Design Review
18.10.057 Maximum Building Footprint
18.10.060 Basic Development Standards
18.10.010 Purpose
A. This district implements the Low - Density Residential
Comprehensive Plan designation, which allows a maximum of
6.7 dwelling units per net acre. It is intended to provide low -
density family residential areas together with a full range of
urban infrastructure services in order to maintain stable
residential neighborhoods, and to prevent intrusions by
incompatible land uses. Certain LDR properties are identified
as Commercial Redevelopment Areas (see Figures 18 -9 or 18-
M to encourage aggregation with commercial properties that
front on Tukwila International Boulevard. Aggregation and
commercial redevelopment of these sites would implement the
Pacific Highway Revitalization Plan and provide opportunities to
redefine and create more uniform borders between the
commercial corridor and the adjacent residential
neighborhoods.
B. Certain LDR properties are located in the Urban
Renewal Overlay (see Figure 18 -15). Existing zoning and
development standards will remain in place, although multi-
family buildings would be permitted. The overlay provides
additional alternate development standards that may be applied
to development within the Urban Renewal Overlay upon request
of the property owner, and if the development meets certain
qualifying criteria. Urban Renewal Overlay district standards
would implement the Tukwila International Boulevard
Revitalization Plan through more intensive development.
(Ord 2257 §4, 2009; Ord. 1865 §4, 1999;
Ord 1758 §1 (part), 1995)
18.10.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted outright within the Low -
Density Residential District, subject to compliance with all other
applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
1. Dwelling — One detached single - family dwelling
per lot.
2. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary
indoor boarding; access to an arterial is required.
3. Public parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds,
but not including amusement parks, golf courses, or commercial
recreation.
4. In Commercial Redevelopment Area 4 (see
Figures 18 -9 or 18 -10), the uses and development standards of
the adjacent commercial zone are permitted and shall apply,
subject to the specific criteria and procedures defined in TMC
18.60.060.
5. Shelters.
(Ord. 1976 §77, 2001; Ord 1865 §5, 1999;
Ord. 1758 §1(part) 1995)
18.10.030 Accessory Uses
The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant
to a permitted use, and clearly incidental to such permitted use,
are allowed within the Low - Density Residential District.
1. Adult day care.
2. Accessory dwelling unit, provided:
a. minimum lot of 7,200 square feet;
b. accessory dwelling unit is no more than 33% of
the square footage of the primary residence and a maximum of
1,000 square feet, whichever is less;
c. one of the residences is the primary residence
of a person who owns at least 50% of the property,
d. dwelling unit is incorporated into the primary
detached single - family residence, not a separate unit, so that
both units appear to be of the same design as if constructed at
the same time;
e. minimum of three parking spaces on the
property with units less than 600 square feet, and a minimum of
four spaces for units over 600 square feet; and
f. the units are not sold as condominiums.
3. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall
be licensed by the Department of Early Learning or its
successor agency and shall provide a safe passenger loading
zone.
4. Garage or carport (private) not exceeding 1,500
square feet in floor area, provided it is located on the same lot
as the principal use and is subject to the regulations affecting
the main building.
5. Greenhouses (noncommercial) and storage sheds
not exceeding 1,000 square feet in floor area.
6. Home occupations.
Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk's Office
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