§ 17.45.050. Design and development standards.

The following standards shall apply to all IOZs:

A.

All street and utility improvements shall be constructed to standards specified by the City of Port Angeles. Interior streets may be either public or private. Streets intended to be dedicated to the City must meet minimum street design standards set forth in the City of Port Angeles Urban Standards and Guidelines Manual, with exception to minimum street widths. Street widths may vary from widths required if they achieve the goals of the IOZ. All requests for variations to street widths must obtain approval by the City Engineer. In suitable locations, common parking areas may suffice without the provision of interior streets. Off-street parking requirements should be consistent with Title 14 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

B.

All IOZs shall devote at least 20 percent of residential units to attainable housing.

C.

All IOZs shall provide for a mechanism to ensure that attainable housing remains attainable in perpetuity. Such mechanism shall be approved by the Director of Community and Economic Development and be stipulated on the final plat.

D.

Common parking and landscaped areas shall be maintained as an integral part of the site and may not be segregated as a separate parcel or parcels unless such parcels are to be owned by a homeowner's association.

E.

All IOZs shall provide for continuous and perpetual maintenance of common open space, common recreation facilities, private roads, utilities, parking areas, and other similar development within the boundaries of the IOZ in form and manner acceptable to the City.

F.

All IOZs shall ensure that proposed structures blend into the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. Multi-family uses in a predominately single-family neighborhood should simulate a single-family residence in appearance.

G.

Platting shall be required for all projects that involve or contemplate the subdivision of land. Lots in a platted IOZ may be sold to separate owners. No further subdivision of land within the IOZ will be permitted unless a formal amendment to the IOZ is approved.

H.

Conditional use permits shall be required for all projects that involve or contemplate conditional uses that may be allowed in the underlying zone(s). In addition to the conditional uses allowed in the underlying zone(s), commercial neighborhood uses (as permitted per section 17.21.040 PAMC) may be considered for conditional use permit(s) during the IOZ approval process. No further conditional use permits except home occupations will be permitted within the IOZ unless a formal amendment to the IOZ is approved.

I.

For any underlying land use regulatory process that is consolidated through the IOZ overlay process, the criteria and development standards of that underlying land use process shall be met. Any subsequent land use decision made pursuant to an underlying land use regulatory process shall also require a formal amendment to the IOZ.

J.

To encourage design flexibility, maximum density, and innovations that result in a higher quality residential environment than traditional subdivisions, site planning and architectural review that address specific criteria are required of all development in the IOZ. Where applicable, the design of IOZs shall accomplish the following to the greatest extent possible:

1.

Maximize the urban density of the underlying zone;

2.

Provide affordable housing and attainable housing that complements the surrounding residential environment;

3.

Provide a walkable, active, and transit oriented environment including, but not limited to, bicycle or pedestrian paths, proximity to public transit, children's play areas, and common open space areas;

4.

Preserve scenic view corridors, both internal and external to the site; and

5.

Ensure the design of all open space areas and building structures shall be compatible with and complementary to the environment in which they are placed.

K.

All IOZs shall comply with the goals and policies of the Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. 3577 § 1, 3/21/2017; Ord. 3390 § 10, 1/30/2010; Ord. 3294, 8/31/2007)