Chapter 17.94 — PUBLIC AND CIVIC FACILITIES

• (A) Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this Section to establish specific standards for community assembly uses. The intent is to preserve the integrity of residential and commercial areas by preventing negative health, safety, aesthetic, and traffic impacts, while allowing for establishment and operation of a community assembly use.

• (B) Development Standards. All community assembly uses shall comply with the following standards in addition to all other applicable statutes, ordinances, and standards:

  • (1) All structures shall conform to the applicable development standards of the zone and Division 8 (General Development Standards) of this Title; however, in no event shall a structure utilized for community assembly be located closer than 20 feet to adjacent residentially used or zoned parcels.

  • (2) On-site landscaping shall be consistent with that prevailing in the neighborhood, and installed and maintained pursuant to applicable City ordinances. Landscaping should be incorporated to reduce visual and noise impacts on surrounding properties, through appropriate screening of parking lots and other areas as determined by the Review Authority.

  • (3) Permanent outdoor activities may only be conducted between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Any temporary outdoor activities or events shall require approval of a temporary use permit pursuant to PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits) and must adhere to the hours of operation approved for the temporary use permit.

  • (4) Day cares, schools, and other uses are allowed as an accessory use to an approved community assembly use, if allowed in the base zone, subject to the permit requirements pursuant to the permissions tables in Divisions 3 through 7 of this Title.

• (C) Review Process. Uses subject to this Section shall be subject to the approval requirements as specified in the applicable zone pursuant to the permissions tables in Divisions 3 through 7 of this Title.

• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

• (A) Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this Section to establish specific standards for emergency shelters. The intent is to prevent the creation of any adverse impact to adjacent properties while ensuring that adequate shelter facilities are provided for homeless persons.

• (B) Development Standards. All emergency shelters must conform to the following standards:

  • (1) Property Standards. The parcel upon which the emergency shelter is established shall conform to all standards of the underlying land use and zone.

  • (2) Occupancy Limitations. Nightly sleeping accommodations provided for homeless persons shall be limited to occupancy of six months or less.

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• (3) Distance Standards. No more than one emergency shelter shall be allowed within 299 feet of another emergency shelter, transitional, or supportive housing facility measured from property line to property line.

• (4) Minimum Provisions.

  • (a) Emergency shelters shall provide a minimum of 35 square feet of sleeping area per bed;

  • (b) Emergency shelters shall provide a minimum one toilet, sink and shower for every 15 beds, or as otherwise required by the Uniform Building Code; and

  • (c) Emergency shelters shall provide on-site supervision at all times. At least one full-time equivalent employee must be provided for every 20 beds.

• (5) Common Areas. Any living, dining and/or kitchen areas shall be physically separated from sleeping areas.

• (6) Hours of Operation. Emergency shelters operations shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

• (7) Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.87 (OffStreet Parking and Loading).

• (8) Accessibility. The shelter shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

• (9) Security. The shelter shall be designed to provide adequate security for clients and employees. A security plan shall be established and submitted to the Review Authority in conjunction with the associated project for review.

• (10) Other Standards. Emergency shelters shall conform with all local, State, and Federal requirements.

• (C) Review Process. Uses subject to this Section shall be subject to the approval requirements as specified in the applicable zone pursuant to the permissions tables in Divisions 3 through 7 of this Title.

• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

• (A) Purpose and Intent. This Section establishes specific standards for golf courses in order to prevent the creation of any nuisance to the occupants of neighboring dwellings while allowing establishment and operation of golf courses and related facilities.

• (B) Development Standards. Golf courses must be constructed in the following manner:

  • (1) The design and irrigation of the golf course shall incorporate the use of native and drought-tolerant vegetation and other water conservation techniques.

  • (2) Treated effluent shall be used for irrigation where available and feasible.

  • (3) Perimeter walls or fences shall provide a viewshed window design along all public rights-of-way, incorporating a mix of pilasters and wrought iron fencing or equivalent

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treatment.

• (4) All accessory facilities, including but not limited to clubhouses, maintenance buildings, and half-way clubhouses, shall be designed and located to ensure compatibility and consistency with the overall golf course setting.

• (5) Lighting of any facilities including, but not limited to, driving ranges shall be provided consistent with PMC § 17.86.030 (Outdoor lighting). Lighting of any facilities must be directed away from residential areas and public rights-of-way and of an intensity appropriate to the given location and site characteristics.

• (C) Review Process. Uses subject to this Section shall be subject to the approval requirements as specified in the applicable zone pursuant to the permissions tables in Divisions 3 through 7 of this Title.

• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

• (A) Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this Section is to establish specific standards for congregate meal facilities as part of social service facilities. The intent is to prevent the creation of any adverse impacts on adjacent properties while ensuring that adequate meal services and facilities are available to serve those who are experiencing homelessness, lowincome, seniors, or persons with disabilities.

• (B) Development and Operational Standards. All congregate meal facilities must comply with the following standards:

  • (1) Property Requirements. The parcel upon which the congregate meal facility is established shall conform to all standards of the underlying land use and zone.

  • (2) Clientele Requirements. Meals shall be provided only to families or individuals who are experiencing homelessness, low-income, seniors, or persons with disabilities.

  • (3) Distance Requirements. Congregate meal facilities shall be separated from uses based on the location standards specified below:

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Table 17.94.040-1. Separation Standards for Congregate Meal Facilities
Existing Use Distance Requirement (ft)
*Another congregate meal facility or transitional 1,320
housing facility
Public or private TK-12 school or learning/tutoring 500
center
Any single-family residential zone or use 150
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• Measured from property line to property line.

• (4) Hours of Operation. Congregate meal facilities shall only operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

• (5) Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off-

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Street Parking and Loading).

• (6) Service Restrictions.

  • (a) All activities associated with the facility, including the serving of food and beverages, shall occur within an enclosed building;

  • (b) Overnight accommodations shall be prohibited;

  • (c) Drive-up or drive-through service shall be prohibited;

  • (d) Live entertainment shall be prohibited; and

  • (e) Distribution or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises shall be prohibited.

• (7) Accessibility. The facility shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

• (8) Security. The facility shall be designed to provide maximum security for all clients and employees. A security plan shall be established and submitted to the Review Authority in conjunction with the review of the project.

• (9) Other Standards. Congregate meal facilities shall conform with all local, State, and Federal requirements.

• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

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