Chapter 18.16 — RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS

The purposes of the individual residential zone districts are as follows:

Single-family residential (R-1) zone district: Applied to low density residential neighborhoods, primarily consisting of detached single-family residences and other uses determined to be compatible with single-family uses. The R-1 zone district is consistent with low density general plan designation but may also be applied within the medium density and high density designations on a limited basis when single-family development is mixed with higher density residential uses.

Two-family residential (R-2) zone district: Provides areas similar to the R-1 zone district but also provides for two-family residences, halfplexes or two detached residences on a lot, as well as other uses determined to be compatible with these residential uses. The R-2 zone district is consistent with the low, medium and high density general plan designations provided that the overall density of the project meets the required density.

Neighborhood apartment residential (R-3) zone district: Provides for limited higher density residential development as compared to the R-1 and R-2 zone districts with a level of standards conducive to providing a suitable living environment to those living in multiple-family residences as well as uses compatible with multiple-family neighborhoods. The R-3 district is consistent with the medium and high density general plan designations.

General apartment (R-4) zone district: Provides for all types of multiple-family residential uses as well as a limited amount of low density residential uses, and uses that are considered to be compatible with residential uses. The R-4 zone district is consistent with the medium and high density general plan designations.

(Ord. 1365 § 4 (part), 2014)

Table 18.16.020 identifies the uses of land allowed by each of the residential zone districts. The last column of the table identifies a section of this title that references additional land use regulations or development standards that are applicable to that use. The applicable permit requirements for each use are established by the letter designations as follows:

• "P" Designates a permitted use. New development requires a development plan review which is typically a ministerial staff review process that ensures compliance with all city development standards, as provided in Sec. 18.72.010. Larger projects may trigger a more extensive review.

• "ZC" Designates that a zoning clearance is needed, which is a ministerial staff review, as provided in Sec. 18.72.020.

• "U" Designates that a use permit is required, as provided in Sec. 18.72.030.

• "MU" Minor use permit.

• Blank Not an allowable use in that zone district.

Notes:

• 1 One halfplex/duplex only per lot.

• 2 Employee housing (up to six persons), supportive housing, transitional housing, mobile homes on permanent foundations, and mobile home parks (including condominium and cooperative parks) are allowed and subject only to those restrictions and development standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type and number in the same zone.

(Ord. 1365 § 4 (part), 2014; Ord. 1372 §§ 2(A), 2(E), 2(H), 2015; Ord. 1463, 10/7/2025)

(Ord. 1365 § 4 (part), 2014; Ord. 1437 § 1, 2022)

(Ord. 1365 § 4 (part), 2014; Ord. 1437 § 1, 2022)

Table 18.16.050: R-3 Zone District Development Standards

Notes:

• 1 Open space/recreation criteria:

Areas that may be included are private or common patios, decks, balconies, recreation rooms, roof areas designed to accommodate a leisure activity, swimming pool/spa areas and other types of landscaped recreation or leisure areas.

Areas that do not qualify are front and street side yards, driveways and parking areas and associated landscaping, clothes drying areas, building entryways and walkways between buildings. To qualify as open space/recreation area the space must be a minimum of six feet by ten feet.

• (Ord. 1365 § 4 (part), 2014; Ord. 1437 § 1, 2022)

Notes:

• 1 Open space/recreation criteria:

Areas that may be included are private or common patios, decks, balconies, recreation rooms, roof areas designed to accommodate a leisure activity, swimming pool/spa areas and other types of landscaped recreation or leisure areas.

Areas that do not qualify are front and street side yards, driveways and parking areas and associated landscaping, clothes drying areas, building entryways, walkways between buildings. To qualify as open space/recreation area the space must be a minimum of six feet by ten feet.

(Ord. 1365 § 4 (part), 2014; Ord. 1437 § 1, 2022)