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Ordinance No. 74
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO ZONING AND
PERMITTING FOR DIFFERENT FORMS OF HOUSING AND
RELATED FACILITIES, FOR PERSONS WITH HANDICAPS AND
DISABILITIES AND FOR A VARIETY OF CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES; REPEALING PARTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1758, AS
CODIFIED IN TMC CHAPTER 18.06, DEFINITIONS; ADDING
NEW SECTIONS TO TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
18.06 AND 18.56; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to implement RCW 36.70A.410, which requires
the City to treat residential housing for persons with handicaps no differently than residential
housing for families or other unrelated individuals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to implement RCW 36.70A.450, which requires
that the City permit family day -care provider's home facilities, subject to certain restrictions
intended to mitigate the potential impacts of such facilities and provide for the safe and proper
operation of such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to implement RCW 36.70A.200 related to
essential public facilities by recognizing the City's obligation to make provision for such
facilities while regulating the location of correctional facilities so as to allow such uses in a
manner intended to mitigate the potential impacts of such facilities and provide for the proper
and safe operation of such facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.030, is hereby repealed.
Section 2. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.040, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.065, is amended as follows:
Bed and breakfast. "Bed- and breakfast" means an owner occupied dwelling unit that
contains guest rooms where lodging is provided for compensation.
Section 4. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.250, is amended as follows:
Dwelling, multi- family. "Multi family dwelling" means a building designed to contain two
or more dwelling units. Duration of tenancy in multi- family dwellings is not less than one
month.
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Section 5. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.255, is amended as follows:
Dwelling, single family. "Single- family dwelling" means a building or modular home, other
than a mobile or manufactured home, designed to contain no more than one dwelling unit plus
one accessory dwelling unit.
Section 6. A new definition is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.06 as follows:
Modular home. "Modular home" means a factory -built residential structure, transportable in
one or more sections, which meets the requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
Section 7. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.260, is amended as follows:
Dwelling unit. "Dwelling unit" means the whole of a building or a portion thereof providing
complete housekeeping facilities for a group of individuals living together as a single residential
community, with common cooking, eating and bathroom facilities, other than transitory housing
or correctional facilities as defined in this code, which is physically separated from any other
dwelling units which may be in the same structure.
Section 8. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.295, is hereby repealed.
Section 9. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.330, is hereby repealed.
Section 10. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.300, is amended as follows:
Family child care home. "Family child care home" means a "family day -care provider" as
defined in RCW 74.15.020: a state licensed facility in the family residence of the licensee
providing regularly scheduled care for 12 or fewer children, including children who reside at the
home, within an age range of birth through 11 years, exclusively for periods less that 24 hours
per day. An off street parking space shall be made available for any non resident employee.
Section 11. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.06.430, is amended as follows:
Home occupation. "Home occupation" means an occupation or profession which is customarily
incident to or carried on in a dwelling place, and not one in which the use of the premises as a
dwelling place is largely incidental to the occupation carried on by a resident of the dwelling
place; provided, that:
1. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the surrounding residential
development;
2. No home occupation shall be conducted in any accessory building;
3. Traffic generated by such home occupations shall not create a nuisance;
4. No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odor, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off
the lot;
5. The business involves no more than one person who is not a resident of the
dwelling; and
6. An off street parking space shall be made available for any non resident employee.
Section 12. A new definition is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.06 as follows:
Boarding house. "Boarding house" means a residential building or use which provides housing
on a short term commercial basis for tenants. The following uses are excluded: Bed and
breakfast facilities, hotels and motels, shelters, and facilities which provide short- or long -term
care for tenants suffering from physical, mental or other disabilities.
Section 13. A new definition is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.06 as follows:
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Convalescent/nursing home. "Convalescent /nursing home" means a residential facility, such
as a hospice, offering twenty -four (24) hour skilled nursing care for patients suffering from an
illness, or receiving care for chronic conditions, mental or physical disabilities or alcohol or drug
detoxification, excluding correctional facilities. Care may include in- patient administration of
special diets, bedside nursing care, and treatment by a physician or psychiatrist.
Section 14. A new definition is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.06 as follows:
Correctional institution. "Correctional institution" means: "public and private facilities
providing for:
1. the confinement of adult offenders; or
2. the incarceration, confinement or detention of individuals arrested for or convicted
of crimes whose freedom is partially or completely restricted other than a jail owned and
operated by the City of Tukwila; or
3. the confinement of persons undergoing treatment for drug or alcohol addictions
whose freedom is partially or completely restricted; or
4. transitional housing, such as halfway houses, for offenders who are required to live
in such facilities as a condition of sentence or release from a correctional facility.
Section 15. A new definition is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.06 as follows:
Dormitory. "Dormitory" means a residential building or use which provides housing for
students attending an affiliated school or housing for members of a religious order. Dormitories
may include kitchens, cafeterias, meeting rooms, laundry rooms and other accessory facilities to
serve the residents of the facility.
Section 16. A new definition is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.06 as follows:
Shelter. "Shelter" means a building or use providing residential housing on a short -term basis
for victims of abuse and their dependents, or a residential facility for runaway minors (children
under the age of 18).
Section 17. Ordinance Nos. 1865, §5 and 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.10.020, are
amended as follows:
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted outright within the LDR 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.
Section 18. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.10.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the LDR district.
1. Adult day care.
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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 Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy 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.
7. Parking areas.
8. Private stable, if located not less than 60 feet from front lot line nor less than 30 feet
from a side or rear lot line. It shall provide capacity for not more than one horse, mule or pony
for each 20,000 square feet of stable and pasture area, but not more than a total of two of the
above mentioned animals shall be allowed on the same lot.
Section 19. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.10.040, is amended as follows:
Conditional Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the LDR district, subject to the
requirements, procedures, and conditions established by the Conditional Use Permits chapter of
this title.
1. Bed and breakfast facilities, provided:
a. the manager /owner must live on -site,
b. the maximum number of residents, either permanent or temporary, at any one
time is twelve,
c. two on -site parking spaces for the owner and permanent residents and one
additional on -site parking space is provided for each bedroom rented to customers,
d. the maximum length of continuous stay by a guest is fourteen (14) days,
e. breakfast must be offered on -site to customers, and
f. all necessary permits or approvals are obtained from the Health Department.
2. Cemeteries and crematories.
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3. Churches and community center buildings.
4. Dormitories
5. Electrical substations distribution.
6. Fire and police stations.
7. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
8. Radio, television, microwave, cellular or observation stations and towers. district.
9. Recreation facilities (public) including, but not limited to, sports fields, community
centers, and golf courses.
10. Schools, preschool, elementary, junior and senior high schools (public), and
equivalent private schools.
Section 20. Ordinance Nos. 1865 (part) and 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.12.020,
are amended as follows:
Permitted Uses.
A. The following uses are permitted outright within the Medium Density district, subject
to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code:
1. Dwelling One detached single family dwelling per lot.
2. Dwelling Multi- family duplex, triplex, or fourplex units.
3. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access to an
arterial required.
4. Day care centers.
5. Public parks, trails, picnic areas and play grounds, but not including amusement
parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation.
6. Shelters.
B. In Commercial Redevelopment Areas 1, 2, and 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.
Section 21. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.12.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Medium 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;
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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 Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy 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.
7. Parking areas.
8. Private stable, if located not less than 60 feet from front lot line nor less than 30 feet
from a side or rear lot line. It shall provide capacity for not more than one horse, mule or pony
for each 20,000 square feet of stable and pasture area, but not more than a total of two of the
above mentioned animals shall be allowed on the same lot.
Section 22. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.12.040, is amended as follows:
Conditional Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Medium Density Residential
district, subject to the requirements, procedures, and conditions established by the Conditional
Use Permits chapter of this title.
1. Bed and breakfast facilities, provided:
a. the manager /owner must live on -site,
b. the maximum number of residents, either permanent or temporary, at any one
time is twelve,
c. two on -site parking spaces for the owner and permanent residents and one
additional on -site parking space is provided for each bedroom rented to customers,
d. the maximum length of continuous stay by a guest is fourteen (14) days,
e. breakfast must be offered on -site to customers, and
f. all necessary permits or approvals are obtained from the Health Department.
2. Boarding houses.
3. Cemeteries and crematories.
4. Churches and community center buildings.
5. Convalescent and nursing homes for not over 12 patients.
6. Dormitories.
7. Manufactured /mobile home park, meeting the following requirements:
a. the development site shall comprise not less than two contiguous acres;
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park; and
b. overall development density shall not exceed eight dwelling units per acre;
c. vehicular access to individual dwelling units shall be from the interior of the
d. emergency access shall be subject to the approval of the Tukwila Fire
Department.
8. Electrical substations distribution.
9. Fire and police stations.
10. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
11. Radio, television, microwave, cellular or observation stations and towers.
12. Recreation facilities (public) including, but not limited to, sports fields, community
centers, and golf courses.
13. Schools, preschool, elementary, junior, or senior high schools (public), and
equivalent private schools.
Section 23. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.12.070, is amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Medium Density Residential district
shall conform to the following listed and referenced standards:
MDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum 8,000 sq. ft.
Lot area per unit (multi family) 3,000 square feet
Average lot width (min. 20 ft. street 60 feet
frontage width), minimum
Setbacks (minimum):
Front, 1st floor 15 feet
Front, 2nd floor 20 feet
Front, 3rd floor 30 feet
Second front, 1st floor 7.5 feet
Second front, 2nd floor 10 feet
Second front, 3rd floor 15 feet
Sides, 1st floor 10 feet
Sides, 2nd floor 20 feet
Sides, 3rd floor 20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR)
Rear, 1st floor 10 feet
Rear, 2nd floor 20 feet
Rear, 3rd floor 20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR)
Height, maximum 30 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements.
Front(s) 15 feet
Sides 10 feet
Rear 10 feet
Development coverage 50% maximum
Recreation space 400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Off street parking:
Residential
Accessory dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking/ Loading_Regulations.
See Accessory Use section of
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Other uses
1 this chapter.
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations.
Section 24. Ordinance 1865, §13, Ordinance 1830, §2, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as
codified at TMC 18.14.020, are amended as follows:
Permitted Uses.
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A. The following uses are permitted outright within the High Density Residential district,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
1. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access to an
arterial required.
2. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
3. Day care centers.
4. Manufactured /mobile home park, meeting the following requirements:
a. the development site shall comprise not less than two contiguous acres;
b. overall development density shall not exceed eight dwelling units per acre;
c. vehicular access to individual dwelling units shall be from the interior of the
park; and
d. emergency access shall be subject to the approval of the Tukwila Fire
Department.
5. Dwelling One detached single family dwelling per lot.
6. Dwelling multi family.
7. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
8. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public) but not including amusement
parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation.
9. Shelters.
B. In Commercial Redevelopment Area 3 (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 the BAR chapter of this code, TMC 18.60.060.
Section 25. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.14.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the High 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.
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3. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
4. Greenhouses (noncommercial) and storage sheds not exceeding 1,000 square feet in
floor area.
5. Home occupations.
6. Parking areas.
7. Private stable, if located not less than 60 feet from front lot line nor less than 30 feet
from a side or rear lot line. It shall provide capacity for not more than one horse, mule or pony
for each 20,000 square feet of stable and pasture area, but not more than a total of two of the
above mentioned animals shall be allowed on the same lot.
Section 26. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.14.040, is amended as follows:
Conditional Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the High Density Residential
district, subject to the requirements, procedures, and conditions established by the Conditional
Use Permits chapter of this title.
1. Bed and breakfast facilities, provided:
a. the manager /owner must live on -site,
b. the maximum number of residents, either permanent or temporary, at any one
time is twelve,
c. two on -site parking spaces for the owner and permanent residents and one
additional on -site parking space is provided for each bedroom rented to customers,
d. the maximum length of continuous stay by a guest is fourteen (14) days,
e. breakfast must be offered on -site to customers, and
f. all necessary permits or approvals are obtained from the Health Department.
2. Boarding houses.
3. Cemeteries and crematories.
4. Churches and community center buildings.
5. Dormitories.
6. Electrical substations distribution.
7. Fire and police stations.
8. Radio, television, microwave, cellular or observation stations and towers.
9. Recreation facilities (public) including, but not limited to, sports fields, community
centers, and golf courses.
10. Schools, preschool, elementary, junior, or senior high schools (public), and
equivalent private schools.
Section 27. Ordinance 1830, §3, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.14.070, are amended as follows:
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Basic Development Standards. Development within the High Density Residential district shall
conform to the following listed and referenced standards:
HDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum
Lot area per unit (multi family, except
senior citizen housing)
Average lot width (min. 20 ft. street
frontage width), minimum
Setbacks to yards (minimum):
Front, 1st floor
Front, 2nd floor
Front, 3rd floor
Front, 4th floor
Second front, 1st floor
Second front, 2nd floor
Second front, 3rd floor
Second front, 4th floor
Sides, 1st floor
Sides, 2nd floor
Sides, 3rd floor
Sides, 4th floor
Rear, 1st floor
Rear, 2nd floor
Rear, 3rd floor
Rear, 4th floor
Height, maximum
9,600 sq. ft.
2,000 square feet
60 feet
15 feet
20 feet
30 feet
45 feet
7.5 feet
10 feet
15 feet
22.5 feet
10 feet
20 feet
20 feet (30 feet if adjacent to LDR)
30 feet
10 feet
20 feet
20 feet (30 feet if adjacent to LDR)
30 feet
45 feet
Development area coverage 50% maximum(except senior citizen
housing)
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for
further requirements.
Front
Sides
Rear
Recreation space
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
Off street parking:
Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
Accessory dwelling unit
Other uses
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit (1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking /Loading
Regulations.
See Accessory Use section of this chapter.
See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking /Loading
Regulations.
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a site shall
comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency
for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In
addition, all development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Policy
Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental
impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 28. Ordinance 1971, §7, Ordinance 1830, §5, Ordinance 1814, §2 (part), and
Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.16.020, are amended as follows:
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted outright within the Mixed -Use Office district,
subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
1. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access to an
arterial required.
2. Beauty or barber shops.
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3. Bicycle repair shops.
4. Billiard or pool rooms.
5. Brew pubs.
6. Computer software development and similar uses.
7. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
8. Day care centers.
9. Dwelling One detached single family dwelling per lot.
10. Dwelling Multi family units above office and retail uses.
11. Dwelling Senior citizen housing as a freestanding use subject to additional
requirements.
12. Financial, banking, mortgage, and other services.
13. Fraternal organizations.
14. Laundries:
a. self service
b. dry cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
15. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
16. Medical and dental laboratories.
17. Offices, when such offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building
or basement and floor above, including:
a. medical
b. dental
c. government; excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
g. commercial
18. Outpatient, inpatient, and emergency medical and dental commercial services.
19. Parking lots or garages for private passenger cars (public).
20. Public parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds but not including amusement
parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation.
21. Recreation facilities (commercial indoor), athletic or health clubs.
22. Restaurants, including cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
23. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food, hardware, notions,
crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo equipment and film
processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers, plants, pets, jewelry, gifts,
recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
24. Retail sales as part of a planned mixed -use development, where at least 50% of
gross leasable floor area development is for office use; no auto oriented retail sales (e.g., drive
ins, service stations).
25. Schools and studios for education or self improvement.
26. Shelters.
27. Studios art, photography, music, voice and dance.
28. Telephone exchanges.
29. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 29. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.16.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Mixed Office Use 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;
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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. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
4. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
5. Greenhouses (noncommercial) and storage sheds not exceeding 1,000 square feet in
floor area.
6. Home occupations.
7. Parking areas.
8. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
9. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 30. Ordinance 1872, §1, Ordinance 1865, §18), Ordinance 1830 §7 and Ordinance
1758 §1(part), as codified at TMC 18.16.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Mixed Use Office district shall conform
to the following listed and referenced standards. In the Tukwila International Boulevard
corridor, there are circumstances under which these basic standards may be waived (see TMC
18.60.030). Certain setback and landscaping standards may be waived by the Director of
Community Development as a Type 2 decision when an applicant can demonstrate that shared
parking is provided. If a project requires a Type 4 approval process, certain setbacks and
landscaping may be waived by the BAR when an applicant can demonstrate that the number of
driveways is reduced, efficiency of the site is increased, joint use of parking facilities is allowed
or pedestrian oriented space is provided. Landscaping and setback standards may not be
waived on commercial property sides adjacent to residential districts. (See the Tukwila
International Boulevard Design Manual for more detailed directions.)
Lot area per unit, multi- family
(except senior citizen housing),
minimum
1 Setbacks to yards, minimum:
1 Front
1 Second front
1 Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1 Rear
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MUO BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1
3,000 sq. ft.
1
25 feet 1
12.5 feet 1
10 feet 1
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 30 feet
10 feet 1
12
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Recreation space
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
Off street parking:
Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
Accessory dwelling unit
Office, minimum
Retail, minimum
Other uses, including senior
citizen housing
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 30 feet
3 stories or 45 feet 1
Height, maximum
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for
further requirements
Front 1 15 feet 1
Second front 1 12.5 feet
Sides 5 feet
10 feet
5 feet 1
10 feet
200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations
1 See TMC 18.16.030, Accessory Uses 1
3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area 1
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area 1
See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking
Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or
a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne
pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3) adopted State and Federal
standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all
development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental
Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 31. Ordinance 1971, §8, Ordinance 1830, §8, Ordinance 1814, §2 (part), and
Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.18.020, are amended as follows:
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted outright within the Office district, subject to
compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
1. Beauty or barber shops.
2. Bicycle repair shops.
3. Brew pubs.
4. Computer software development and similar uses.
5. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
6. Day care centers.
7. Dwelling One detached single- family dwelling per lot.
8. Financial, banking, mortgage, other services.
9. Fraternal organizations.
10. Laundries:
a. self service
b. dry cleaning
c. tailor, dyeing
11. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
12. Medical and dental laboratories.
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13. Offices, including:
a. medical
b. dental
c. government; excluding fire and police stations
d. professional
e. administrative
f. business, such as travel, real estate
commercial
g.
14. Outpatient, inpatient, and emergency medical and dental commercial services.
15. Parking lots or garages for private passenger cars (public).
16. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public) but not including amusement
parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation.
17. Recreation facilities (commercial indoor), athletic or health clubs.
18. Restaurants, including cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
19. Retail sales, as part of a planned mixed -use development where at least 50% of
gross leasable floor area development is for office use; no auto oriented retail sales (e.g., drive
ins, service stations).
20. Schools and studios for education or self- improvement.
21. Shelters.
22. Studios art, photography, music, voice and dance.
23. Telephone exchanges.
24. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 32. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.18.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Office 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
50% of the property,
d. dwelling unit is incorporated into the primary detached
residence, not a separate unit, so that both units appear to be of the same design as
at the same time;
e. minimum of three parking spaces on the property with units
square feet, and a minimum of four spaces for units over 600 square feet; and
f. the units are not sold as condominiums.
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owns at least
single- family
if constructed
less than 600
3. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
4. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
5. Home occupations.
6. Parking Areas.
7. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
8. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 33. Ordinance 1865, §19; Ordinance 1830, §9, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as
codified at TMC 18.18.040, are amended as follows:
Conditional Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Office district, subject to the
requirements, procedures, and conditions established by TMC 18.18.64, Conditional Use Permits.
1. Cemeteries and crematories.
2. Churches and community center buildings.
3. Colleges and universities.
4. Convalescent and nursing homes for more than 12 patients.
5. Electrical substations distribution.
6. Fire and police stations.
7. Hospitals, sanitariums, or similar institutions.
8. Park and -ride lots.
9. Radio, television, microwave, cellular or observation stations and towers.
10. Recreation facilities (public) including, but not limited to, sports fields, community
centers, and golf courses.
11. Schools, preschool, elementary, junior, or senior high schools (public), and
equivalent private schools.
Section 34. Ordinance 1865, §20; Ordinance 1816, §1, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as
codified at TMC 18.18.050, are amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Office district, subject to the
requirements, procedures and conditions established by TMC 18.66, Unclassified Use Permits.
1. Correctional institution operated by the City of Tukwila.
2. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
3. Neighborhood stormwater detention and treatment facilities.
4. Stormwater pump stations.
5. Water utility reservoirs and related facilities.
6. Sewage lift stations.
7. Water pump stations.
8. Mass transit facilities.
9. Other uses not specifically listed in this title which the Director determines to be:
a. Similar in nature to other uses allowed through the unclassified use permit;
b. Consistent with the stated purpose of the district;
c. Consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 35. Ordinance 1872, §2, and Ordinance 1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.18.080,
are amended as follows:
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Basic Development Standards. Development within the Office district shall conform to the
following listed and referenced standards:
OFFICE BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
Front
Second front
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor
1 2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Height, maximum
Front
1 Second front
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1 Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Off street parking:
Residential
Accessory dwelling unit
Office, minimum
Retail, minimum
Other uses
25 feet
12.5 feet
10 feet
10 feet
20 feet
30 feet
10 feet
10 feet
20 feet
30 feet
3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for
further requirements
15 feet 1
12.5 feet 1
5 feet
10 feet
5 feet 1
10 feet
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations
See Accessory Use section of this
chapter.
3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
1 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking
Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or
a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne
pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3) adopted State and Federal
standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all
development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental
Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 36. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.20.020, is amended as follows:
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted outright within the Residential Commercial
Center district, subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Tukwila
Municipal Code.
1. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access to an
arterial required.
2. Beauty or barber shops.
3. Bicycle repair shops.
4. Computer software development and similar uses.
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5. Day care centers.
6. Dwelling One detached single family dwelling per lot.
7. Dwelling Multi- family units above office and retail uses.
8. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops /rental shops.
9. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
10. Laundries:
a. self service;
b. dry cleaning;
c. tailor, dyeing.
11. Offices, when such offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building
or basement and floor above, including:
a. medical;
b. dental;
c. government; excluding fire and police stations;
d. professional;
e. administrative;
f. business, such as travel, real estate;
g. commercial.
12. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds (public) but not including amusement
parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation.
13. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food, hardware, notions,
crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo equipment and film
processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers, plants, pets, jewelry, gifts,
recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
14. Schools and studios for education or self improvement.
15. Studios art, photography, music, voice and dance.
16. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 37. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.20.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Residential Commercial
Center district.
1. 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.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches or schools.
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3. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
4. Home occupations.
5. Parking areas.
6. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
7. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 38. Ordinance 1814, §3 and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.20.040,
are amended as follows:
Conditional Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Residential Commercial
Center district, subject to the requirements, procedures, and conditions established by the
Conditional Use Permits chapter of this title.
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1. Brew pubs.
2. Churches and community center buildings.
3. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
4. Fire and police stations.
5. Fraternal organizations.
6. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
7. Radio, television, microwave, cellular or observation stations and towers.
8. Recreation facilities (public) including, but not limited to, sports fields, community
centers, and golf courses.
9. Restaurants, including cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
10. Schools, preschool, elementary, junior, or senior high schools (public), and
equivalent private schools.
Section 39. Ordinance 1872, §3, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.20.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Residential Commercial Center district
shall conform to the following listed and referenced standards:
RCC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum
Lot area per unit (multi family), minimum
Setbacks to yards (minimum):
Front
Second front
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is within
50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR
Rear
Height, maximum 3 stori
Landscape requirements (minimum): All setback areas shall be landscaped.
landscaping may include a mix of plant materials, pedestrian amenities and features,
outdoor cafe -style seating and similar features, subject to approval. See Landscape,
Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for further
requirements.
Front
Second Front
Sides, if any portion of the yard is within
50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR
Rear, if any portion of the yard is within
50 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR
Recreation space
Off street parking:
Residential
Accessory dwelling unit
Office, minimum
Retail, minimum
Other uses
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5,000 sq. ft.
3,000 square feet
20 feet
10 feet
5 feet
10 feet
10 feet
es or 35 feet
Required
20 feet
10 feet 1
10 feet
10 feet
1 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit (1,000 sq. ft. min.)
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking/ Loading_Regulations.
1 See Accessory Use section of this chapter.
1 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
1 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking /Loading
Regulations.
19
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a site shall
comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency
for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In
addition, all development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Policy
Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental
impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 40. Ordinance 1971, §9, Ordinance 1830, §11, Ordinance 1814, §2 (part), and
Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.22.020, are amended as follows:
Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted outright within the Neighborhood
Commercial Center district, subject to compliance with all other applicable requirements of the
Tukwila Municipal Code.
1. Animal veterinary, including associated temporary indoor boarding; access to an
arterial required.
2. Automotive services:
a. gas, outside pumps allowed;
b. washing;
c. body and engine repair shops (enclosed within a building).
3. Beauty or barber shops.
4. Bicycle repair shops.
5. Brew pubs.
6. Bus stations.
7. Businesses that include a retail component in conjunction with their manufacturing
operation and meeting this chapter's other performance standards. These businesses may
manufacture, process, assemble and /or package the following:
a. foods, including but not limited to baked goods, beverages, candy, canned or
preserved foods, dairy products and byproducts, frozen foods, instant foods, and meats (no
slaughtering);
b. pharmaceuticals and related products such as cosmetics and drugs;
c. bags, brooms, brushes, canvas, clay, clothing, fur, furniture, glass, ink, paints,
paper, plastics, rubber, tile and wood;
d. electronic, mechanical, or precision instruments;
e. other manufacturing and assembly of a similar light industrial character;
f. industries involved with etching, lithography, printing, and publishing,
meeting the City's performance standards and offering their services to the local populace on a
walk -in basis;
g. businesses that service and repair the above products, that are entirely
enclosed within a building, offering their services to the local populace on a walk -in basis and
meeting the City's performance standards.
8. Cabinet shops or carpenter shops employing less than five people.
9. Computer software development and similar uses.
10. Convalescent and nursing homes for not more than 12 patients.
11. Day care centers.
12. Dwelling One detached single family dwelling per lot.
13. Dwelling Multi- family units above office, and retail uses.
14. Financial:
a. banking;
b. mortgage;
c. other services.
15. Fix -it, radio or television repair shops/ rental shops.
16. Fraternal organizations.
17. Frozen food lockers for individual or family use.
18. Greenhouses or nurseries (commercial).
19. Laundries:
a. self serve;
b. dry cleaning;
c. tailor, dyeing.
20. Libraries, museums or art galleries (public).
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21. Offices, when such offices occupy no more than the first two stories of the building
or basement and floor above, or three stories in the Urban Redevelopment Area along Tukwila
International Boulevard, including:
a. medical;
b. dental;
c. government; excluding fire and police stations;
d. professional;
e. administrative;
f. business, such as travel, real estate;
g. commercial.
22. Outpatient, inpatient, and emergency medical and dental.
23. Parks, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds public) but not including amusement
parks, golf courses, or commercial recreation.
24. Plumbing shops (no tin work or outside storage).
25. Recreation facilities (commercial indoor), athletic or health clubs.
26. Restaurants, including cocktail lounges in conjunction with a restaurant.
27. Retail sales of furniture, appliances, automobile parts and accessories, liquor,
lumber /building materials, lawn and garden supplies, farm supplies.
28. Retail sales of health and beauty aids, prescription drugs, food, hardware, notions,
crafts and craft supplies, housewares, consumer electronics, photo equipment and film
processing, books, magazines, stationery, clothing, shoes, flowers, plants, pets, jewelry, gifts,
recreation equipment and sporting goods, and similar items.
29. Schools and studios for education or self- improvement.
30. Studios art, photography, music, voice and dance.
31. Telephone exchanges.
32. Theaters, excluding "adult entertainment establishments as defined by this Code.
33. Wholesale or retail sales offices or sample rooms, with less than 50% storage or
warehousing.
34. Other uses not specifically listed in this title, which the Director determines to be:
a. similar in nature to and compatible with other uses permitted outright within
this district; and
b. consistent with the stated purpose of this district; and
c. consistent with the policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan.
Section 41. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.22.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Neighborhood Commercial
Center district.
1. Billiard or pool rooms.
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.
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3. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
4. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
5. Home occupations.
6. Parking areas.
7. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
8. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 42. Ordinance 1872, §4, Ordinance 1865, §25, Ordinance 1830, §13 and Ordinance
1758, §1, as codified at TMC 18.22.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Neighborhood Commercial Center
district shall conform to the following listed and referenced standards. In the Tukwila
International Boulevard corridor, there are circumstances under which these basic standards
may be waived (see TMC 18.60.030). Certain setback and landscaping standards may be waived
by the Director of Community Development as a Type 2 decision when an applicant can
demonstrate that shared parking is provided. If a project requires a Type 4 approval process,
certain setbacks and landscaping may be waived by the BAR when an applicant can demonstrate
that the number of driveways is reduced, efficiency of the site is increased, joint use of parking
facilities is allowed or pedestrian space is provided. Landscaping and setback standards may
not be waived on commercial property sides adjacent to residential districts. (See the Tukwila
International Boulevard Design Manual for more detailed directions.)
Lot area per unit for senior
citizen housing, minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
Front
1 Second front
1 Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1 Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Height, maximum
NCC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
726 sq. ft. (senior housing)
6 feet (12 feet if located along Tukwila
International Blvd. S.)
5 feet
10 feet
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 20 feet
10 feet
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 20 feet
3 stories or 35 feet
(4 stories or 45 feet in the NCC of the
Tukwila International Boulevard, if a
mixed use with a residential and
commercial component)
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for
further requirements
1 Front
Front(s) if any portion of the
yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
5 feet
10 feet
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1 MDR, HDR
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Recreation space
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
Off street parking:
Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
Accessory dwelling unit
Office
Retail
Manufacturing
Warehousing
1. Adult day care.
None
10 feet
none 1
10 feet
200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations
1 See TMC 18.22.030, Accessory Uses
3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
Other uses, including senior See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking
citizen housing Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or
a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne
pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3) adopted State and Federal
standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all
development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental
Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 43. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.24.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Regional Commercial
district.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
3. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
4. Parking areas.
5. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
6. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 44. Ordinance 1865, §29, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.24.050, are amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Regional Commercial district,
subject to the requirements, procedures and conditions established by TMC 18.66, Unclassified
Use Permits:
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1. Essential public facilities, except those specifically listed as a permitted,
conditionally permitted or unclassified use in any of the districts established by this title.
2. Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants.
3. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
4. Mass transit facilities.
Section 45. Ordinance 1872, §5, Ordinance 1865, §31, and Ordinance 1758, §1, as codified at
TMC 18.24.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Regional Commercial district shall
conform to the following listed and referenced standards. In the Tukwila International
Boulevard corridor, there are circumstances under which these basic standards may be waived
(see TMC 18.60.030). Certain setback and landscaping standards may be waived by the Director
of Community Development as a Type 2 decision when an applicant can demonstrate that
shared parking is provided. If a project requires a Type 4 approval process, certain setbacks and
landscaping may be waived by the BAR when an applicant can demonstrate that the number of
driveways is reduced, efficiency of the site is increased, joint use of parking facilities is allowed,
or pedestrian- oriented space is provided. Landscaping and setback standards may not be
waived on commercial property sides adjacent to residential districts. (See the Tukwila
International Boulevard Design Manual for more detailed directions. See also Chapter 18.50,
Supplemental Development Regulations.)
Lot area per unit (multifamily,
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
Front
Second front
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
When 3 or more stories
Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
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RC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
2,000 sq. ft.
Where height limit is 6 stories: 622 sq. ft. Where
height limit is 10 stories: 512 sq. ft.
20 feet
10 feet
10 feet
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 30 feet
30 feet
10 feet
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of 10
feet and a max. of 30 feet
When 3 or more stories 1 30 feet
Height, maximum 1 3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter for further
requirements
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1
Front
Sides
1
10 feet
5 feet
Sides, if any portion of the yard is 10 feet
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Rear 1 None 1
Rear, if any portion of the yard is 10 feet
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Recreation space 200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Recreation space, senior citizen 100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
housing
1 Off street parking: 1
Residential (except senior citizen See TMC 18.56, Off street
housing) Parking /Loading Regulations
Office 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
Retail 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
Manufacturing 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
Warehousing 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
Other uses, including senior See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking
citizen housing Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure or a
site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne
pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3) adopted State and Federal
standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all
development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental Policy
Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 46. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.26.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Regional Commercial Mixed
Use district.
1. Adult day care.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
3. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
4. Home occupation.
5. Parking areas.
6. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
7. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
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Section 47. Ordinance 1872, §6, Ordinance 1830, §19, and Ordinance 1758, §1, as codified at
TMC 18.26.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Regional Commercial Mixed Use
district shall conform to the following listed and referenced standards:
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RCM BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit (multifamily,
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
Front 20 feet
Second front 10 feet
Sides 10 feet
Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Rear 10 feet
Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Height, maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
1 Front 1 10 feet
Sides 5 feet
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
1 Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Recreation space
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
1 Off street parking:
Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
Office
Retail
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Other uses, including senior
citizen housing
3,000 ft
10 feet
None 1
10 feet
200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations
3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking Loading Regulations
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Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a
structure or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke
and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise", and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and
hazardous materials. In addition, all development subject to the
requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C,
shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental
impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 48. Ordinance 1865, §33, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.26.050, are amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Regional Commercial Mixed
Use district, subject to the requirements, procedures and conditions established by TMC 18.66.
1. Conversions of rental multi family structures to condominiums or owner occupied
multi family housing, but excluding the construction of new condominium or owner occupied
multi family housing.
2. Essential public facilities, except those uses specifically listed as permitted or
conditionally permitted in any of the districts established by this title.
3. Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants.
4. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
5. Mass transit facilities.
Section 49. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.28.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Tukwila Urban Center
district.
1. Adult day care.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
3. Family child care homes, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
4. Home occupation.
5. Parking areas.
6. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
7. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 50. Ordinance 1872, §7, Ordinance 1830, §22, and Ordinance 1758, §1, as codified at
TMC 18.28.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Tukwila Urban Center district shall
conform to the following listed and referenced standards:
TUC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Lot area per unit (multifamily,
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
Front
Second front
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1St Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Rear 10 feet
Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1St Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Height, maximum 115 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
Front 15 feet; required landscaping
Sides
Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Recreation space
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
1 Off street parking:
Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
Office
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Retail
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Other uses, including senior
citizen housing
2,000 sq. ft.
15 feet
15 feet
10 feet
may include a mix of plant
materials, pedestrian amenities
and features, outdoor cafe -type
seating and similar features
subject to approval as a Type 2
special permission decision.
None
10 feet
None
10 feet
200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations
3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
4 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor
area minimum
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking Loading Regulations
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Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a
structure or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke
and other airborne pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3)
adopted State and Federal standards for water quality and
hazardous materials. In addition, all development subject to the
requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C,
shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental
impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 51. Ordinance 1865, §35, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.28.050, are amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Tukwila Urban Center
district, subject to the requirements, procedures and conditions established by the Unclassified
Use Permits chapter of this title.
1. Airports, landing fields and heliports (except emergency sites).
2. Conversions of rental multi family structures to condominiums or owner occupied
multi family housing, but excluding the construction of new condominium or owner occupied
multi family housing.
3. Essential public facilities, except those uses specifically listed as permitted or
conditionally permitted in any of the districts established by this title.
4. Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants.
5. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
6. Mass transit facilities.
Section 52. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.30.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. The following uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use,
and clearly incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Commercial Light Industrial
district.
1. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
2. Parking areas.
3. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
4. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 53. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.30.050, is amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Commercial Light Industrial
district, subject to the requirements, procedures and conditions established by the Unclassified
Use Permits chapter of this title.
1. Airports, landing fields and heliports (except emergency sites).
2. Cement manufacturing.
3. Essential public facilities, except those uses specifically listed as permitted or
conditionally permitted in any of the districts established by this title.
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4. Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants.
5. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
6. Removal and processing of sand, gravel, rock, peat, black soil, and other natural
deposits together with associated structures.
7. Mass transit facilities.
Section 54. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.32.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. Uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, and clearly
incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Light Industrial district, as follows:
1. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
2. Parking areas.
3. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
4. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 55. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.34.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. Uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, and clearly
incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Heavy Industrial district, as follows:
1. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
2. Parking areas.
3. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
4. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 56. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.36.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. Uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, and clearly
incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Manufacturing Industrial Center/ Light
Industrial district, as follows:
1. Billiard or pool rooms.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as universities, colleges or schools.
3. Parking areas.
4. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
5. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 57. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.38.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. Uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, and clearly
incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Manufacturing Industrial Center/
Heavy Industrial district, as follows:
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1. Billiard or pool rooms.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as universities, colleges or schools.
3. Parking areas.
4. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
5. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 58. Ordinance 1865, §45, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.38.050, are amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Manufacturing Industrial
Center /Heavy Industrial district, subject to the requirements, procedures and conditions
established by the Unclassified Use Permits chapter of this title.
1. Airports, landing fields and heliports (except emergency sites).
2. Cement manufacturing.
3. Correctional institution.
4. Electrical substation transmission /switching.
5. Essential public facilities, except those uses specifically listed as permitted or
conditionally permitted in any of the districts established by this title.
6. Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants.
7. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
8. Manufacturing, refining, or storing highly volatile noxious or explosive products
(less than tank car lots) such as acids, petroleum products, oil or gas, matches, fertilizer or
insecticides; except for accessory storage of such materials.
9. Railroad freight or classification yards.
10. Removal and processing of sand, gravel, rock, peat, black soil, and other natural
deposits together with associated structures.
11. Transfer stations (refuse and garbage) when operated by a public agency.
12. Mass transit facilities.
Section 59. Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC 18.40.030, is amended as follows:
Accessory Uses. Uses and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, and clearly
incidental to such permitted use, are allowed within the Tukwila Valley South, as follows:
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1. 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.
2. Dormitory as an accessory use to other uses that are otherwise permitted or
approved conditional uses such as churches, universities, colleges or schools.
3. Family child care home, provided the facility shall be licensed by the Department
of Social and Health Services Office of Child Care Policy and shall provide a safe passenger
loading zone.
4. Home occupations.
5. Parking areas.
6. Recreational area and facilities for employees.
7. Residences for security or maintenance personnel.
Section 60. Ordinance 1872, §13, Ordinance 1830, §27, and Ordinance 1758, §1, as codified
at TMC 18.40.080, are amended as follows:
Basic Development Standards. Development within the Tukwila Valley South district shall
conform to the following listed and referenced standards:
TVS BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit (multifamily, 2,000 sq. ft.
except senior citizen housing),
minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
Front 25 feet
Second front 12.5 feet
Sides 5 feet
Sides, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 1 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Rear 5 feet
Rear, if any portion of the yard is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
1st Floor 10 feet
2nd Floor 20 feet
3rd Floor 30 feet
Height, maximum 115 feet
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Sides, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Rear
Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR,
HDR
Recreation space
Landscape requirements (minimum):
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling /Solid Waste Space requirements chapter
for further requirements
Front
Sides
Recreation space, senior citizen
housing
Off street parking:
Residential (except senior citizen
housing)
Office
Retail
Manufacturing
Warehousing
2. Cement manufacturing.
4. Electrical substation transmission /switching.
15 feet; required landscaping may
include a mix of plant materials,
pedestrian amenities and features,
outdoor cafe -type seating and similar
features subject to approval as a Type
2 special permission decision.
1. Airports, landing fields and heliports (except emergency sites).
None
10 feet
None
10 feet
200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TMC 18.56, Off street
Parking /Loading Regulations
3 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
4 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
1 per 1,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
1 per 2,000 sq. ft. usable floor area
minimum
Other uses, including senior See TMC 18.56, Off street Parking
citizen housing Loading Regulations
Performance Standards: Use, activity and operations within a structure
or a site shall comply with (1) standards adopted by the Puget Sound Air
Pollution Control Agency for odor, dust, smoke and other airborne
pollutants, (2) TMC 8.22, "Noise and, (3) adopted State and Federal
standards for water quality and hazardous materials. In addition, all
development subject to the requirements of the State Environmental
Policy Act, RCW 43.21C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 61. Ordinance 1865, §47, and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at TMC
18.40.050, are amended as follows:
Unclassified Uses. The following uses may be allowed within the Tukwila Valley South district,
subject to the requirements, procedures and conditions established by the Unclassified Use
Permits chapter of this title.
3. Conversions of rental multi family structures to condominiums or owner occupied
multi family housing, but excluding the construction of new condominium or owner occupied
multi family housing.
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5. Essential public facilities, except those uses specifically listed as permitted, or
conditionally permitted in any of the districts established by this title.
6. Hydroelectric and private utility power generating plants.
7. Landfills and excavations which the responsible official, acting pursuant to the
State Environmental Policy Act, determines are significant environmental actions.
8. Manufacturing, refining, or storing highly volatile noxious or explosive products
(less than tank car lots) such as acids, petroleum products, oil or gas, matches, fertilizer or
insecticides; except for accessory storage of such materials.
9. Railroad freight or classification yards.
10. Removal and processing of sand, gravel, rock, peat, black soil, and other natural
deposits together with associated structures.
11. Transfer stations (refuse and garbage) when operated by a public agency.
12. Mass transit facilities.
Section 62. A new residential parking requirement is hereby added to TMC Chapter 18.56,
"Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations," as follows:
Residential Parking Requirement.
A. Two off street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit which contains
up to three bedrooms. One additional off street parking space shall be required for every two
bedrooms in excess of three bedrooms in a dwelling unit (i.e., four and five bedroom dwelling
units shall have three off street parking spaces, six and seven bedroom homes shall have four
spaces, and so on).
B. The Director shall have the discretion to waive the requirement to construct a portion
of the off street parking requirement if, based on a parking demand study, the property owner
establishes that the dwelling will be used primarily to house residents who do not and will not
drive due to a factor other than age. Such a study shall assure that ample parking is provided
for residents who can drive, guests, caregivers and other persons who work at the residence. If
such a waiver is granted, the property owner shall provide a site plan which demonstrates that,
in the event of a change of use which eliminates the reason for the waiver, there is ample room
on the site to provide the number of off street parking spaces required by this Code. In the event
that a change of use or type of occupant is proposed that would alter the potential number of
drivers living or working at the dwelling, the application for change of use shall be conditioned
on construction of any additional off street parking spaces required to meet the standards of this
Code.
Section 63. Ordinance 1795, §3 (part), and Ordinance 1758, §1 (part), as codified at Figure
18 -7 of the TMC, are amended as follows:
Figure 18 -7 Required Number of Parking Spaces for Automobiles and Bicycles
Use
Single- family and multi family
dwellings
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Automobile Standard
2 for each dwelling unit that
contains up to 3 bedrooms.
1 additional space for every 2
bedrooms in excess of 3 bedrooms
in a dwelling unit. Additional
parking may be required for home
occupations and accessory dwelling
units as otherwise proved by this
title.
Bicycle Standard
For multi family, 1 space per 10
parking stalls, with a minimum of 2
spaces. No requirement for single
family.
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Senior Citizen Housing
Churches, mortuaries and funeral
homes
Colleges, Universities, Vocational
Schools and other post- secondary
educational institutions
Convalescent /nursing /rest homes
Food stores and markets
High schools
Hospitals
Hotels and motels
Manufacturing
Office, commercial and professional
buildings, banks, dental and
medical clinics
Outdoor sports areas or parks
Places of public assembly, including
auditoriums, exhibition halls,
community clubs, community
centers, and private clubs
Post offices
Public facilities, including libraries,
police and fire stations
Restaurant
Restaurant, Fast food
Retail Sales, Bulk
Retail sales, General
Elementary and Junior high schools
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For 15 units or less, 1 space per
dwelling unit. For dwellings with
more than 15 units, a minimum of
15 spaces are required, plus 1 space
per 2 dwelling units.
1 for each 4 fixed seats
Shall be determined by Planning
Commission, based on an
evaluation of information
concerning traffic generated by
proposed use.
1 for every 4 beds with a minimum
of 10 stalls
1 for each 300 square feet of usable
floor area
1 for each staff member plus 2 for
every 5 students or visitors
1 for each bed
1 for each room, plus one employee
space for each 20 rooms, rounded to
the next highest figure
1 for each 1,000 square feet of
usable floor area
3.0 for each 1,000 square feet of
usable floor area
Shall be determined by Planning
Commission
The Director shall determine the
number of required parking spaces,
with a minimum of 1 space for
every 100 square -feet of assembly
area. To ensure parking adequacy
for each proposal, the Director may
consider the following:
a. A parking study or
documentation paid for by the
applicant and administered by
the City regarding the actual
parking demand for the
proposed use, or
b. Evidence in available planning
and technical studies relating to
the proposed use.
3 for each 1,000 square feet of
usable floor area
Shall be determined by the Planning
Commission
1 for each 100 square feet of usable
floor area
1 for each 50 square feet of usable
floor area. Fifty percent of any
outdoor seating area will be added
to the usable floor area for parking
requirement calculations.
2.5 for each 1,000 square feet of
usable floor area
4 for each 1,000 square feet of
usable floor area if located within
the TUC or TVS zoning districts; 2.5
for each 1,000 square feet of usable
floor area if located in any other
zoning district.
1.5 for each staff member
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per classroom
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Shopping center (mall), planned, per usable floor area size, as listed below
500,000 sq. ft. or larger 5 for every 1,000 sq. ft.
25,000 499,999 sq. ft. 4 for every 1,000 sq. ft.
Taverns 1 for every 4 persons based on
occupancy load.
Theaters 1 for every 4 fixed seats. If seats are
not fixed, 1 per 3 seats, with
concurrence of Fire Chief, consistent
with maximum allowed occupancy
Warehousing 1 for every 2,000 square feet of 1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
usable floor area minimum of 2 spaces.
Section 64. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions
of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 65. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect five (5)
days after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY U TI4CIL OF TH,E CITY OF J TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of ,e-e 2001.
c i l etAct) M tv\vai 4
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
e E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Office of the Cit Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: /6/
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: /j7D
PUBLISHED: /4%/ 7/c2/
EFFECTIVE DATE: ap 9�e
ORDINANCE NO.: 9 76
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 50 parking stalls, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 100 seats, with a
minimum of 2 spaces.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1976
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO ZONING AND
PERMITTING FOR DIFFERENT FORMS OF HOUSING AND
RELATED FACILITIES, FOR PERSONS WITH HANDICAPS AND
DISABILITIES AND FOR A VARIETY OF CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES; REPEALING PARTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1758, AS
CODIFIED IN TMC CHAPTER 18.06, DEFINITIONS; ADDING
NEW SECTIONS TO TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS
18.06 AND 18.56; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On October 15, 2001, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance
No. 1976, amending the Zoning Code relating to definitions, permited uses, accessory
uses and conditional uses for structures including, but not limited to, bed and
breakfasts, multi family and single family dwellings, modular homes, family child care
homes, boarding houses, convalescent /nursing homes, correctional institu tions,
dormitories and shelters; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who
submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of 10/15/01.
Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: 10/19/01