§ 22.46

This Chapter provides procedures for Floating Home Exceptions, which are intended to allow for exceptions from the strict application of the standards for maximum floor area, setback, height, length, and width standards for floating homes.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3666, § II(exh. A), 2017; Ord. No. 3706, 2019)

This Chapter shall apply to floating homes, where allowed by Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses), and in compliance with Section 22.32.075 (Floating Homes). This chapter does not apply to Accessory Dwelling Units that meet the applicable standards set forth in Section 22.32.120. A (category 1), B (category 2), and C (category 3).

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3745, § 1(exh. A), 2021)

22.46.030 - Application Filing, Processing, and Review.

A.

Filing.

1.

An application for a Floating Home Exception Permit shall be submitted, filed, and processed in compliance with and in the manner described in Chapter 22.40 (Application Filing and Processing, Fees).

2.

Floating Home Exception Permit application forms are available online and at the Agency's public service counter.

B.

Project review procedure. Each Floating Home Exception Permit application shall be analyzed by the Agency to ensure that the application is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter.

C.

Review Authority. The Director may approve, approve with conditions or deny a Floating Home Exception Permit application for the following:

1.

Floor Area;

Length;

3.

Width;

4.

Height; and

5.

Setbacks (spacing and mooring requirements).

D.

Notice of action and/or hearing date. The Director may act on Floating Home Exception administratively without holding a public hearing.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3666, § II(exh. A), 2017)

The Review Authority shall issue the decision and the findings upon which the decision is based. The Review Authority may approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application.

A.

Findings. The Director may approve, or conditionally approve a Floating Home Exception Permit only if all of the following findings are made:

1.

The requested exception will not adversely or substantially diminish:

a.

Light and ventilation to floating homes berthed adjacent to the proposed floating home; and

b.

Existing views and/or view corridors enjoyed by owners or tenants of neighboring or adjoining floating homes and floating home sites. The term "neighbor" is not to be construed to mean the owners or occupants of land-based properties or improvements.

2.

The size of the requested exception is:

a.

Comparable and compatible with the size of neighboring floating homes; and

b.

Will not encroach into any right-of-way, fairway, adjoining berth or any required open space.

3.

The requested exception is the minimum necessary to satisfy the objectives sought by the owner and/or builder of the floating home.

4.

The requested exception will not result in any detriment to other floating homes in the immediate vicinity of the proposed floating home.

5.

The exception will not result in public health and safety hazards, including applicable fire safety standards.

(Ord. No. 3577, 2012; Ord. No. 3666, § II(exh. A), 2017)

Chapter 22.48 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS[[7]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 3666, § II(exh. A), adopted March 14, 2017, retitled Ch. 22.48 from "Use Permits" to read as herein set out.