§ 17.01.020. Purposes of zones.

The zones in this Zoning Code are established for the following purposes:

A.

RS-7 Zone. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve urban single-family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-family homes on standard townsite-size lots. Uses which are compatible with and functionally related to a single-family residential environment may also be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 450 or 500-foot blocks with 50-foot by 140-foot lots and usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City.

(Ord. 3548 § 1, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

B.

RS-9 Zone. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve urban single-family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-family homes on larger than standard townsite-size lots. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-family residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear street system of non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, minimum 75-foot front lot lines, and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land.

(Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2385 § 1 (part), 3/28/1986; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

C.

RS-11 Zone. This is a low density residential zone intended to create and preserve suburban sized single-family residential neighborhoods consisting of predominantly single-family homes on larger than standard sized townsite-sized lots, while maintaining densities at or more than four dwelling units per acre. Uses that are compatible with and functionally related to a single-family residential environment may be located in this zone. Because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses, few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's single-family residential neighborhoods, following a curvilinear street system of non-through public and private streets with irregularly shaped lots, minimum 75-foot front lot lines, and 60-foot rights-of-way for collector arterial streets in large rectangular blocks and usually located in outlying areas with large tracts of vacant buildable land.

(Ord. 3548 § 1, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

D.

RTP Zone. This is a medium density residential zone intended for mobile home occupancies, and the area is regarded as essentially residential in character. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's small lot, single-family, mobile home parks, following an irregular urban land use pattern of private access roads and minimum 3,500 square foot lots.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

E.

RMD Zone. This is a medium density residential zone, which allows a mix of single-family, duplexes and apartments at a density greater than single-family neighborhoods but less than the RHD Zone. The permitted uses in the RMD Zone are also intended to be more restrictive than the RHD Zone. Commercial uses are not considered to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for the City's lower density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at twice the density of the City's basic single-family residential neighborhoods) with direct access on an arterial street, and serving as a transitional use between low density residential uses and commercial/industrial uses.

(Ord. 3548 § 1, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992)

F.

RHD Zone. This is a high density residential zone for multi-family structures. Compatible uses may be allowed on conditional use permits, but the zone is still regarded as a residential area, where commercial enterprises are not generally felt to be compatible. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for the City's higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods (at seven times the density of the City's basic single-family residential neighborhoods), following a standard rectangular street grid system of 60-foot rights-of-way for local access streets and 300-foot by 450 or 500-foot blocks and usually located in areas that are largely developed and closer to the center of the City.

(Ord. 3548 § 1, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

G.

PRD Overlay Zone. This overlay zone is to provide alternative zoning regulations which permit and encourage design flexibility, conservation and protection of natural critical areas, and innovation in residential developments to those regulations found in the underlying zone. It is intended that a Planned Residential Development will result in a residential environment of higher quality than traditional lot-by-lot development by use of a design process which includes within the site design all the components of a residential neighborhood, such as open space, circulation, building types, and natural features, in a manner consonant with the public health, safety, and welfare. It is also intended that a Planned Residential Development may combine a number of land use decisions such as conditional use permits, rezones, and subdivisions into a single project review process to encourage timely public hearings and decisions and to provide for more open space and transitional housing densities than is required or may be permitted between single-family and multi-family zones. The consolidation of permit reviews does not exempt applicant(s) from meeting the regulations and submitting the fees and applications normally required for the underlying permit processes. Few nonresidential uses are allowed in this overlay zone and then only conditionally, because of land use impacts associated with nonresidential uses. This overlay zone provides for the opportunity to create self-contained residential neighborhoods with a variety of housing choices without following a standard system of public streets and lot design and with allowances for mixed use, residential and commercial developments not usually permitted in residential zones.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2657 § 1 (part), 12/13/1991; Ord. 2038 § 1 (part), 7/29/1979)

H.

CO Zone. This is a commercial zone intended for those business, office, administrative, or professional uses which do not involve the retail sale of goods, but rather provide a service to clients, the provision of which does not create high traffic volumes, involve extended hours of operation, or contain impacts that would be detrimental to adjacent residential areas. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to single-family residential uses are allowed. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for small lot, transitional uses between residential neighborhoods and commercial districts with direct access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2109 § 2, 12/7/1980)

I.

CN Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for businesses which are of the type providing the goods and services for the day-to-day needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Businesses in this zone shall occur on sites no larger than one acre and shall be located and designed to encourage both pedestrian and vehicular access and to be compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to multi-family residential uses are allowed; gasoline service islands are conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for a variety in the urban land use pattern for small commercial districts serving individual residential neighborhoods with direct access on an arterial street and design standards compatible with residential development.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2553 1, 12/2/1989)

J.

CSD Zone. This is a commercial zone that is slightly less restrictive than the CN zone. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for large lot, commercial uses serving much of the City with direct access on an arterial street. Businesses in this zone may occur on sites of varying sizes and shall be located on arterial streets of sufficient size and design standards to accommodate greater automobile and truck traffic. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed.

(Ord. 3517 § 1, 10/21/2014; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2797 § 2, 2/11/1994, Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

K.

CA Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for business serving the entire City and needing an arterial location because of the nature of the business or intensity of traffic generated by the business. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. Service stations with petroleum products and dry cleaning shops with hazardous materials are permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for automobile oriented, commercial uses with direct access on a principal arterial street and design standards for greater automobile and truck traffic.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2293 § 1 (part), 4/4/1984)

L.

CBD Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to strengthen and preserve the area commonly known as the downtown for major retail, service, financial, and other commercial operations that serve the entire community, the regional market, and tourists. It is further the purpose of this zone to establish standards to improve pedestrian access and amenities and to increase public enjoyment of the shoreline. Commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed. Gasoline service islands and marine fueling stations are conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for high density, pedestrian oriented, commercial uses located in the center of the City with direct access to mass transit services, design standards for compatible commercial development, and support for public parking and business improvements.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2303 § 1 (part), 7/4/1984; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

M.

CR Zone. This is a commercial zone intended to create and preserve areas for large land intensive commercial uses that provide retail services to a regional market. These types of commercial uses provide a multiplicity of goods and services in a single location and therefore require large areas for the building and parking. Such uses do not follow the basic land use pattern of the of the traditional townsite and are not typically pedestrian oriented. This zone offers vehicular access from major transportation corridors.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

N.

IM Zone. This is an industrial zone intended to preserve industrial areas in the harbor for marine industrial uses, which are characterized as water-dependent or water related. Because there is a very limited amount of shorelands adjacent to the Port Angeles Harbor, a zone that allows for mixed uses that do not adversely impact each other can maximize potential water-dependent, water related, and water enjoyment uses of the harbor without excluding either industrial or nonindustrial uses being intermixed. Certain commercial, residential, public, and other mixed uses may be appropriately located in this zone, and therefore heavy industrial manufacturing uses, which have significant nuisance factors, shall not be located in this zone.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)

O.

IP Zone. This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas for office, commercial and industrial uses devoid of exterior nuisances in a planned, campus-like setting. Permitted uses are devoid of exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water pollution, and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non-industrial property, and do not have an exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of office, commercial and industrial uses typically involve the need for a large campus-like site with amenities suitable for mixed use developments and buffering measures to reduce the impact of large scale development on adjacent uses. While industrial and commercial uses that are devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed, vehicle service stations with petroleum products and entertainment businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses, and a variety of maintenance and repair shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides for variety in the urban land use pattern for mixed industrial and commercial uses with direct access on an arterial street, design standards for high density, pedestrian oriented, mixed uses located adjacent to major transportation facilities, design standards for compatible mixed industrial and commercial development, and support for private parking and business improvements.

(Ord. 3548 § 1, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)

P.

IL Zone. This is an industrial zone intended to create and preserve areas for industrial uses which are largely devoid of exterior nuisances in close proximity to airports and highways. Permitted uses are largely devoid of exterior nuisance factors, such as noise, glare, air and water pollution, and fire and safety hazards on adjacent non-industrial property, and do not have an exceptional demand on public facilities. These types of industrial uses typically involve the manufacture of finished products from pre-fabricated materials, product wholesaling, and material storage. Buffering measures to reduce the impact of industrial uses on nearby residential uses may be required. While industrial and commercial uses that are largely devoid of any impacts detrimental to the environment are allowed, vehicle service stations with petroleum products and entertainment businesses with adult-only activities are also permitted uses, and a variety of maintenance and repair shops with hazardous materials are also conditionally permitted uses. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for light industrial uses with direct access on an arterial street, design standards for greater truck traffic, and buffers for nonindustrial uses.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2329 § 1 (part), 3/11/1985)

Q.

IH Zone. This is the least restrictive industrial zone intended to be the area in which heavy industry could develop causing the least impact on other land uses. Significant adverse impacts can be expected from permitted industrial uses that involve hazardous materials, noise, air and water pollution, shift work around the clock, entertainment businesses with adult-only activities, and outside storage yards and manufacturing activities. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for heavy industrial uses with direct access to major transportation facilities, design standards for greater truck traffic, and buffers for nonindustrial uses unless deemed impractical.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

R.

PBP Zone. This is a zoning designation for publicly-owned property, or property less suitable for development by reason of its topography, geology, or some unusual condition or situation. Much of the land so designated may best be left as "green belts". Except for low density private residential uses, permitted uses are mostly public utilities and large civic facilities. This zone provides the basic urban land use pattern for public facilities, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas where public interests are directly involved and with allowances for very low density private residential use, subject to environmental impact mitigation.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 1709 § 1 (part), 12/22/1970)

S.

FL Zone. This is a zoning designation for privately-owned property not intended for future conversion to urban development. Much of the land so designated may best be used for commercial timber production. This zone provides the basic nonurban land use pattern for natural resource uses, subject to environmental impact mitigation if converted to urban development.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002)

T.

Home occupation permit. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that an occupation or business undertaken within a dwelling unit located in a residential use district is incidental and subordinate to the primary use and is compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. This special use permit provides allowances for business activities taking place within a residential use.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2103 § 2, 10/18/1980)

U.

Bed and breakfast permit. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that a bed and breakfast is compatible with its surrounding properties, and when located in a residential neighborhood, to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood and the surrounding residences. This special use provides procedures and regulations for business activities taking place within a residential use.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2483 § 1 (part), 3/23/1988)

V.

Adult entertainment use. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that adult entertainment businesses are appropriately located and operated within the City of Port Angeles, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety and welfare. This chapter provides procedures and regulations for specific adult-only business activities.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2511 § 1, 10/4/1988)

W.

Retail stand permit. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that retail stands are appropriately located in the commercial and public areas, are compatible with the uses allowed in such areas, and are conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare, and to promote the diversity of retail stand activity. This special use provides procedures and regulations for business activities taking place outside a building or on public property.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995; Ord. 2715 § 1, 10/16/1992; Ord. 2668 § 1 (part), 1/17/1992; Ord. 2070 § 1 (part), 3/29/1980)

X.

Junk yard conditional use. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that junk yards are appropriately located, are compatible with uses allowed within the City, and are conducive to the public health, safety and welfare. This chapter provides for junk yards to be permitted through the conditional use permit process.

(Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004; Ord. 3123 § 1 (part), 10/11/2002; Ord. 3111 § 3, 3/15/2002; Ord. 2948 § 5 (part) 2/14/1997; Ord. 2861 § 1 (part), 3/17/1995)