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ulty of Tukwi*la
Washington
Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS
ORDINANCES AND TABLE 18-6, "LAND USES
ALLOWED BY DISTRICT," AS CODIFIED IN TITLE 18,
"ZONING," OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO TITLE 18, PERTAINING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Zoning Code, codified at the Tukwila Municipal
Code, Title 18, contains provisions pertaining to accessory dwelling units ("ADU"); and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council desires to update the Zoning Code to make
modifications to the City's regulations for ADUs; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide more affordable housing for its residents;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to minimize impact on surrounding single family homes
by limiting attached ADUs and detached ADUs to one per lot and requiring documented
homeowner occupancy of at least one of the units 100% of the time; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code includes a "Definitions" section and the City wishes to
update it to include a definition of accessory dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code includes standards for the design of single family
dwellings and the City wishes to update them to address accessory dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide exceptions to the single family design
standards for high quality, innovatively designed ADUs; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt a new section of the Zoning Code with
standards for the location, size, height, and use of accessory dwelling units; and
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WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt a new section of the Zoning Code with new
requirements for the registration of accessory dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to encourage the registration of existing accessory
dwelling units by offering additional flexibility during a one-year amnesty period; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to remove accessory dwelling units as accessory uses in
non-residential zones, and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2017, the City was informed by the Washington State
Department of Commerce that it had met the Growth Management Act notice
requirements under RCW 36.70A.106; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2017, the Tukwila Planning Commission, following
adequate public notice, including notice mailed to all owners and tenants of Low Density
Residential -zoned parcels, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning
amending the Tukwila Municipal Code as described herein; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2018, the City's State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non -Significance on these
proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2018, the Tukwila Planning Commission adopted a
motion recommending the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2017 the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive a testimony concerning the recommendations of
the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments serve to further
implement the planning goals of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the Growth
Management Act, bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety or welfare, and
promote the best long-term interests of the Tukwila community;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section Adopted. A new section is hereby added to Tukwila
Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 18.06, "Definitions," to read as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Unit
"Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)" means a dwelling unit that is within or attached to a
single-family dwelling or in a detached building on the same lot as the primary single-
family dwelling. An ADU is distinguishable from a duplex by being clearly subordinate
to the primary dwelling unit, both in use and appearance.
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Section 2. Ordinance Nos. 2518 §7, 1971 §4, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at
TMC Section 18.10.060, "Basic Development Standards," are hereby amended to read
as follows:
18.10.060 Basic Development Standards
Development within the Low -Density Residential District shall conform to the
following listed and referenced standards:
LDR BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area, minimum
. . ... ............ . .
6,500sq._ ft
Average lot width (min. 20 ft.
street frontage width),_minimum
50 feet
Development Area, maximum
(only for single family
development)
75% on lots less than 13,000 sq. ft.
up to a maximum of 5,850 sq. ft.
..... . ...... . . . ........ . ..... —
45% on lots greater than or equal to
131GNN. ft.
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front
20 feet
• Front, decks or porches
15 feet
• Second front
. ........ .
10 feet
• Sides
5 feet
• Rear
10 feet
JHeight, maximum
30 feet
Off-street parking:
- Residential
See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
. . .. ...... .. .... ...... .
• Accessoty dwelling unit
See TMC Section 18.50.220
• Other uses
---
See TMC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
Parking & Loading Regulations
....... .
Section 3. Ordinance Nos. 2199 §12, 1976 §23, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at
TMC Section 18.12.070, "Basic Development Standards," are hereby amended to read
as follows:
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18.12.070 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. (Applied to parent lot
for townhouse plats)
Lot area per unit
3,000 sq. ft. (For townhouses the
(multi -family)
density shall be calculated based on
one unit per 3000 sq. ft. of parent lot area.
The "unit lot" area shall be allowed to
include the common access easements).
Average lot width
60 feet
(min. 20 ft. street frontage width),
(Applied to parent lot
minimum
for townhouse plats)
Setbacks, minimum: Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
• Front - 1st floor
15 feet
• Front - 2nd floor
20 feet
• Front - 3rd floor
30 feet
(20 feet for townhouses)
• Second front - 1st floor
7.5 feet
• Second front - 2nd floor
10 feet
• Second front - 3rd floor
15 feet
(10 feet for townhouses)
• Sides - 1st floor
10 feet
• Sides - 2nd floor
20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Sides - 3rd floor
20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR;
10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - I st floor
10 feet
• Rear - 2nd floor
20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - 3rd floor
20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR;
10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
Townhouse building separation, minimum
* I and 2 story buildings
10 feet
* 3 story buildings
20 feet
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Height, maximum
30 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum): Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/
Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
• Front(s)
15 feet
• Sides
10 feet
• Rear
10 feet
Development area coverage
50% maximum (75% for townhouses)
Recreation space
400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
Off-street parking:
• Residential
See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations.
• Accessory dwelling unit
See TMC Section 18.50.220
• Other uses
See TMC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations
Section 4. Ordinance Nos. 2199 §14, 1976 §27, 1830 §3, and 1758 §1 (part), as
codified at TMC Section 18.14.070, "Basic Development Standards," are hereby
amended to read as follows:
18.14.070 Basic Development Standards
Development within the High -Density Residential District shall conform to the
following listed and referenced standards:
Lot area, minimum
9,600 sq. ft. (Applied to parent lot
for townhouse plats)
Lot area per unit
2,000 sq. ft. (For townhouses the
(multi -family, except
density shall be calculated based on
senior citizen housing)
one unit per 2000 sq. ft. of parent lot area.
The "unit lot" area shall be allowed to
include the common access easements.)
Average lot width
60 feet
(min. 20 ft. street frontage width),
(Applied to parent lot
minimum
for townhouse plats)_
Setbacks, minimum: Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
• Front - 1st floor
15 feet
• Front - 2nd floor
20 feet
• Front - 3rd floor
30 feet (20 feet for townhouses)
• Front — 4th floor
45 feet (20 feet for townhouses)
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• Second front - 1st floor
7.5 feet
• Second front - 2nd floor
10 feet
• Second front - 3rd floor
15 feet (10 feet for townhouses)
• Second front— 4th floor
22.5 feet (10 feet for townhouses)
• Sides - 1st floor
10 feet
• Sides - 2nd floor
20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Sides - 3rd floor
20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR)
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Sides — 4th floor
30 feet
(20 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - 1st floor
10 feet
• Rear - 2nd floor
20 feet
(10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear - 3rd floor
20 feet
(30 feet if adjacent to LDR;
10 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
• Rear — 4th floor
30 feet
(20 feet for townhouses
unless adjacent to LDR)
Townhouse building separation, minimum
• 1 and 2 story buildings
10 feet
• 3 and 4 story buildings
20 feet
Height, maximum
45 feet
Development area coverage
50% maximum (except senior citizen
housing), (75% for townhouses)
Landscape requirements (minimum): Applied to parent lot for townhouse plats
See Landscape, Recreation, Recycling/
Solid Waste Space requirements
chapter for further requirements
• Fronts
15 feet
• Sides
10 feet
• Rear
10 feet
Recreation space
400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
1,000 sq. ft. min.
Recreation space,
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
senior citizen housing
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Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior citizen
See TMC Chapter 18.56,
housing)
Off-street Parking & Loading Regulations.
• Accessory dwelling unit
See TMC Section 18.50.220
• Other uses, including senior citizen
See TMC Chapter 18.56,
housing
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 Chapter 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 43.21 C, shall be evaluated to determine whether
adverse environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated
Section 5. Ordinance Nos. 2251 §22, 1976 §30,
1758 §1 (part), as codified at TMC Section 18.16.080,
are hereby amended to read as follows:
18.16.080 Basic Development Standards
1872 §1, 1865 §18, 1830 §7, and
"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.)
MUO BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Lot area per unit, 3,000 sq. ft.
multi -family (except senior citizen
housing), minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front
25 feet
• Second front
12.5 feet
• Sides
10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
Ratio of 1.51 setback
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg. height,
setback 1 foot from property line)
min. of 10 feet and a max. of 30 feet
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• Rear
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
Height, maximum
Landscape requirements (minimum):
Recycling/Solid Waste Space requires
• Front
• Second front
• 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
10 feet
Ratio of 1.51 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
4 stories or 45 feet
See Landscape, Recreation,
vents chapter for further requirements
15 feet
12.5 feet
5 feet
10 feet
5 feet
10 feet
200 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
-_(1,000 sq. ft. min.)
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
See TIVIC Chapter 18.56, Off street
housing) Parkirlg_& Loading Regulations
• Office, minimum 3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail, minimum 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Other uses, including senior See TIVIC Chapter 18.56, Off-street
citizen housing 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) TIVIC Chapter
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 43.21 C, shall be evaluated to
determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been adequately
m
Section 6. Ordinance Nos. 1976 §35, 1872 §2, and 1758 §1 (part), as codified at
TIVIC Section 18.18.080, "Basic Development Standards," are hereby amended to read
as follows:
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18.18.080 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
25 feet
• Second front
12.5 feet
• Sides
10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the and is within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
- I st Floor
10 feet
- 2nd Floor
20 feet
- 3rd Floor
30 feet
• Rear
10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the and 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 requ . rements chapter for further requirements
• Front
15 feet
• Second front
12.5 feet
• Sides
5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the
yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
MDR, HDR
10 feet
• Rear
5 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the
yard is within 50 feet of LDR,
MDR, HDR
10 feet
Off-street parking:
• Residential
See TMC 18.56, Off-street
Parking/Loading Regulations
• Office, minimum
3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail, minimum
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Other uses
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 43.21 C, shall be evaluated to determine whether adverse
environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 7. Ordinance Nos. 2518 §8, 1976 §39, 1872 §3, and 1758 §1 (part), as
codified at TMC Section 18.20.080, "Basic Development Standards," are hereby
amended to read as follows:
18.20.080 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 - -----------
. .................--
5,000 sq. ft
Lot area per unit (multi -family),
3,000 sq. ft.
minimum
.. . ............... . . . .... .
........... . ..
Setbacks to yards, minimum-:
- front
. .. . ...... .
20 feet
. .... .........
- Second front
10 feet
. .. ................ ........... .. . . . ... ........... . ......
• Sides
— -------- --
5 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
10 feet
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
. . ....... ..
- Rear
10 feet
maximum 3 stories or 35 feet
Landscape requirements (minimum): All setback areas shall be landscaped.
Required landscaping may include a mix of plant materials, bioretention
facilities, pedestrian amenities and features, outdoor cafe -type seating and
similar features, subject to approval. See Landscape, Recreation,
.-Rey dingVSolid Waste Space chapter for further requirements
• Front
20 feet
• Second front
10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
. . . ..........
10 feet
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
• 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. __
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. . . . . . . .... . ...........
Off-street parking:
• Residential
See TIVIC Chapter 18.56,
Off-street Parking & Loading
Regulations
• Office, minimum
3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail, minimum
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Other uses
- - ------
See TIVIC Chapter 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) TIVIC
Chapter 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 43.21 C, shall be
evaluated to determine whether adverse environmental impacts have been
uately mitigated.
Section 8. Ordinance Nos. 1976 §42, 1872 §4, 1865 §25, 1830 §13, and 1758 §1
(part), as codified at TIVIC Section 18.22.080, "Basic Development Standards," are
hereby amended to read as follows:
18.22.080 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 TIVIC Section 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.
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NCC BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Lot area per unit for senior citizen housing,
726 sq. ft. (senior housing)
minimum
Setbacks to yards, minimum:
• Front
6 feet (12 feet if located along
Tukwila International Blvd. S.
• Second front
5 feet
• Sides
10 feet
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of
10 feet and a max. of 20 feet
• Rear
10 feet
• Rear, if any portion of the yard is
Ratio of 1.5:1 setback
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
(for every 1.5 feet of bldg.
height, setback 1 foot from
property line) min. of
10 feet and a max. of 20 feet
Height, maximum
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
• Front
5 feet
• Front(s) if any portion of the yard is
10 feet
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
• Sides
None
• Sides, if any portion of the yard is
10 feet
within 50 feet of LDR, MDR, HDR
• Rear
none
• 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,
100 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
senior citizen housing
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Off-street parking:
• Residential (except senior citizen
See TIVIC 18.56, Off-street
housing)
Parking/Loading Regulations
• Office
3 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• Retail
2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
usable floor area
• 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 citizen
See TIVIC 18.56, Off-street
housing
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) TIVIC 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 43.21 C, shall be evaluated to determine whether
adverse environmental impacts have been adequately mitigated.
Section 9. Ordinance Nos. 2500 §23, and 2098 §2, as codified at TIVIC Section
18.50.050, "Single -Family Dwelling Design Standards," are hereby amended to read as
follows:
18.50.050 Single -Family Dwelling Design Standards
All new single-family dwellings, as well as accessory dwelling units and other
accessory structures that require a building permit, must:
1. Be set upon a permanent concrete perimeter foundation, with the space
from the bottom of the home to the ground enclosed by concrete or an approved
concrete product that can be either load bearing or decorative.
2. If a manufactured home, be comprised of at least two fully -enclosed
parallel sections, each of not less than 12 feet wide by 36 feet long.
3. Be thermally equivalent to the current edition of the Washington State
Energy Code with amendments.
4. Have exterior siding that is residential in appearance including, but not
limited to, wood clapboards, shingles or shakes, brick, conventional vinyl siding, fiber -
cement siding, wood -composite panels, aluminum siding or similar materials. Materials
such as smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels are not acceptable.
5. Have the front door facing the front or second front yard, if the lot is at least
40 feet wide. This requirement does not apply to ADUs or accessory structures.
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6. Have a roofing material that is residential in appearance including, but not
limited to, wood shakes or shingles, standing seam metal, asphalt composition shingles
or tile, with a minimum roof pitch of 5:12.
Section 10. Ordinance Nos. 2368 §52, and 2098 §3, as codified at TIVIC Section
18.50.055, "Single -Family Design Standards Exceptions," are hereby amended to read
as follows:
18.50.055 Single -Family Design Standard Exceptions
A. The design standards required in TIVIC Section 18.50.050 (4), (5) and (6) may
be modified by the Community Development Director as a Type 2 Special Permission
decision.
1. The criteria for approval of use of unconventional exterior siding are as
follows:
a. The structure exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix
of exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation; and
b. The proposed siding material is durable with an expected life span
similar to the structure; and
c. The siding material enhances a unique architectural design.
2. The criteria for approval of a roof pitch flatter than 5:12 are as follows:
a. The proposed roof pitch is consistent with the style of the house (for
example modern, southwestern);
in height;
b. If a flat roof is proposed, the top of the parapet may not exceed 25 feet
c. If a sloped roof is proposed, it must have at least 24-inch eaves; and
d. The house exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of
exterior materials, detailing, articulation and modulation.
3. The criteria for approval of a house with a front door that faces the side or
rear yard are as follows:
a. The topography of the lot is such that pedestrian access is safer or
more convenient from the side or rear yard;
b. The house will be set back at least twice the minimum front yard
setback;
c. The entrance is oriented to take advantage of a site condition such as
a significant view; or
d. The entry feature is integral to a unique architectural design.
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B. The design standards required in TIVIC Section 18.50.050 (5) and (6) may also
be modified by the Community Development Director as a Type 2 Special Permission
decision if the proposal includes a replacement of a single wide manufactured home
with a double wide and newer manufactured home. The property owner can apply for
this waiver only one time per property starting from the date of adoption of this
ordinance. Additionally, the proposal should result in aesthetic improvement to the
neighborhood.
C. The design standards required in TIVIC Section 18.50.220.A (4) may be
modified by the Community Development Director as a Type 2 Special Permission
decision. The design of an attached ADU that does not reflect the design vocabulary of
the existing primary residence may be approved if the new portion of the structure
exhibits a high degree of design quality, including a mix of durable exterior materials,
detailing, articulation and modulation.
Section 11. TIVIC Section Adopted. TIVIC Section 18.50.220, "Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) Standards," is hereby established to read as follows:
18.50.220 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards
A. General Standards.
1. Detached ADUs may only be built on lots that meet the minimum lot size
required in the Zoning District they are located within. Attached ADUs have no minimum
lot size requirement.
2. Only one ADU, either attached or detached, is permitted per parcel
containing a single-family dwelling.
3. Attached ADUs may occupy a maximum of 40% of the square footage of
the primary single-family dwelling (excluding the area of any attached garage) or up to
1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
4. Attached ADUs created through additions to the primary single-family
dwelling shall be consistent with the roof pitch, materials and window type of the
existing structure.
5. Detached ADUs may be a maximum of 800 square feet. If built over a
detached garage, the detached garage would not count toward the area limit for the
ADU.
6. Detached ADUs may be up to 20 feet in height, except that an ADU built
over a detached garage may be up to 25 feet in total height.
7. Detached ADUs must be set back at least as far from the street as the
primary single-family dwelling. This does not apply to the second front of a through or
corner lot, where the unit is incorporated into an existing structure, or where there is at
least 60 feet between the existing single-family dwelling and the front property line.
8. ADUs should be designed and located in a manner that minimizes the impact
on adjacent development. This can be achieved by avoiding window and door
placement directly across from openings on neighboring structures or where that is not
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practical using clerestory windows or obscure glass. Screening with fences and
landscaping can be used to limit visibility of ADUs and enhance privacy.
9. The ADU may not be sold as a condominium or otherwise segregated in
ownership from the primary single-family dwelling.
10. ADUs may not be rented for periods of less than 30 days.
1. One off-street parking space must be provided for each studio or one
bedroom ADU, with one additional space required for each additional bedroom.
2. These ADU parking spaces are in addition to any parking spaces required
for the primary single-family dwelling.
3. Tandem spaces are permitted.
C. Owner Occupancy Requirement.
1. A person who owns at least 50% of the property must physically reside in
either the ADU or the primary single-family dwelling. The owner's unit may not be
rented to another party for any period of time.
2. The owner must provide documentation of their occupancy such as a
vehicle or voting registration. Falsely certifying owner occupancy or failure to comply
with the residency requirement shall result in the loss of ADU registration and penalties
per TMC Chapter 5.06.
3. The owner or owners must sign and record an affidavit on forms provided
by the City acknowledging that this requirement shall run with the land.
4. If the owner occupancy requirement is violated an owner shall either:
a. Re -occupy one of the units, or
b. Remove the elements of the accessory dwelling unit that make it a
complete, separate dwelling unit.
D. Failure to comply with any of the requirements of this section shall be subject to
enforcement and penalties as prescribed in TMC Chapter 8.45 and the issuance of a
Notice of Violation and Order in accordance with TMC Section 8.45.070.
Section 12. TMC Section Adopted. TMC Section 18.50.230, "Accessory Dwelling
Unit (ADU) Registration Procedures," is hereby established to read as follows:
18.50.230 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Registration Procedures
A. To gain the City's approval to establish an ADU, a property owner shall submit
a registration form, sign and record an affidavit of owner occupancy, and obtain a
building permit for any necessary remodeling or construction.
B. All ADUs existing prior to the enactment of these requirements shall apply for
registration within one year after the effective date of Ordinance No. 2581. Within the
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one-year amnesty period existing ADUs may be registered without meeting one or more
of the following standards:
1. Exceeding the permitted height for a detached ADU.
2. Exceeding the permitted area for an attached or detached ADU up to a
maximum of 1,200 square feet.
3. Only providing one parking space when the ADU requires more.
4. Having a roof pitch of less than 5:12.
5. Location of the ADU on the lot.
C. Illegally -created ADUs must be brought into compliance with the life safety
requirements of the Tukwila Municipal Code, International Residential Code and
International Property Maintenance Code or they must be removed.
D. If either the primary single-family dwelling or the ADU will be rented, a
Residential Rental Business License per TMC Chapter 5.06 must be obtained prior to
occupancy of the unit by a tenant.
Section 13. Table 18-6: "Land Uses Allowed by District," as codified in TMC Title
18, relating to "Dwelling unit —Accessory," and footnote 17, are hereby amended as set
forth below. The amended Table 18-6 is attached as Exhibit A.
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Section 14. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 15. 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.
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Section 16. 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
five days after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 12018.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Published: --f-I --I-
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Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
Attachment: Exhibit A, Table 18-6: Land Uses Allowed by District
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