HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1040 - Recreation Space Standards and Regulations (Repealed by Ord 1758)ORDINANCE NO 1040
REPEALED BY 1758
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING "RECREATION SPACE" AND PROVIDING
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF RECREA-
TION SPACE IN ALL R -2, R -3, R -4 AND RMH ZONE DISTRICTS.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this ordinance to pro-
vide for both active and passive recreation areas for apartment tenants; to
separate such areas from automobile- oriented space; and to enhance the
environment quality of multiple family residential districts, thus promoting
the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residential community.
Section 2. Definitions. Add a new Section to Title 18 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code and amend Ordinance #251, as amended, as follows:
18.06.575. Recreation Space. "Recreation space" means covered and uncovered
space designed and intended for active and /or passive recreational activity
including but not limited to tennis courts, swimming pools, cabanas, playgrounds,
playfields, or wooded areas and specifically excluding any parking area, driveway,
or rockery.
(1) Add a new section to Title 18 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and
amend Ordinance #251, as amended, as follows:
18.06.576. Recreation Space, Covered. An area of ground
covered or overlaid by an artificial or man -made surface, such as
rooftops or pavement.
(2) Add a new section to Title 18 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and
amend Ordinance #251, as amended, as follows:
18.06.577. Recreation Space, Uncovered. An area of ground
characterized by a natural surface, such as lawns, forests, or
sandboxes (for children's play).
Section 3. Add a new Section to Title 18 of the Tukwila Municipal
Code and amend Ordinance #251, as amended, as follows:
18.60.200. Recreation Space in Multiple Family Districts. In all R -2, R -3,
R -4, and RMH zoning districts, any proposed multiple family structure, complex,
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or development shall provide on the premises and for the use of the tenants a
minimum amount of recreation space according to the following provisions:
(1) For each proposed dwelling unit in the multiple family structure
complex or development a minimum of 200 square feet of recreation
space shall be provided. Any multiple family structure, complex,
or development shall provide at least 1,000 square feet of
recreation space.
(a) No more than fifty (50) percent of the required recreation
space may be indoor or covered space.
(b) No more than fifty (50) percent of the required space may
be used for single purpose permanent facilities such as
swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar facilities.
(c) Apartment complexes which provide dwelling units with two (2)
or more bedrooms shall provide adequate recreation space for
children. Such space shall be at least twenty -five (25)
percent but not more than fifty (50) percent of the total
recreation space required under subsection (1) above and
shall be designed, located, and maintained in a safe condition.
(d) No more than fifty (50) percent of the open or uncovered
recreation space requirement may be located on slopes greater
than four horizontal to one vertical (4:1 slope).
(e) The front, rear, and side yard setbacks required by the
applicable zoning district shall not qualify as recreation
space.
(f) In the event the total area required under subsection (1)
above is less than 3,000 square feet, that portion required
to be outdoor and uncovered shall be one continuous parcel
of land.
(g) Adequate fencing, plant screening, or other buffer shall
separate the recreation space from public streets, parking
areas, or driveways.
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(2) It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission, acting as a
Board of Architectural Review, to review all recreation space
plans for design, location, function, adequacy, and compliance
with the above stated standards prior to issuance of the building
permit for any multiple family structure, complex, or development.
Section 4. Severability Clause. If any portion of this ordinance
is deemed to be in violation of the constitution of this State or of the
United States of America or of any other law, rule or regulation, said
finding shall not render the remaining sections of this ordinance void.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof, this /1 day of retch e r 1977.
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Published: Record Chronicle October 21, 1977
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