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121 5TH AVENUE NORTH + EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Planning + Building • Engineering
December 12, 2008
Ms. LaKisha Ellis
Research Specialist
Zoning Info, Inc.
P.O. Box 5528
Edmond, OK 73083-5528
RE: ZONING CONFIRMATION LETTER FOR 9504 EDMONDS WAY, EDMONDS, WA
Dear Ms. Ellis:
This letter is in response to your inquiry received on December 2, 2008 regarding 9504 Edmonds Way in
Edmonds. Please refer to Attachment 1 for a zoning and vicinity map of the subject property to ensure
that the address we have in our hies matches the location of the property you are inquiring about.
Specific answers to each of your questions follow:
What is the current zoningof f the property?
The current zoning of the subject property is RM -1.5 ("Multiple Residential") pursuant to
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 16.30. Please refer to the attached
copy of ECDC 16.30 (Attachment 2) for information on the allowed uses and applicable
development regulations for the RM -1.5 zone.
+ Are there any overlay districts?
The subject site is located within the "Edmonds Way Corridor" designation of the
Comprehensive Plan. The site is not located within any overlay districts.
Is this property a permitted use in this district?
The RM -1.5 zone allows for multiple dwellings as a permitted primary use. Refer to the attached
copy of ECDC 16.30 (Attachment 2) for further information on the allowed uses within the RM -
1.5 zone.
+ Did the property receive site plan approval, and if so, can you provide a copy?
Based on Snohomish County Assessor records, the existing building on the subject site was
constructed in 1977; however, the site was not annexed into the City of Edmonds until 1997.
Therefore, the building was originally constructed within Snohomish County jurisdiction, and we
do not have copies of the site plan for the original building permit. Please contact Snohomish
County at (425) 388-3433 to enquire about a site plan for the original building permit for this
property.
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What are the abutting zoning districts?
Please refer to the enclosed zoning and vicinity map (Attachment 1) for the current zoning of the
adjacent properties. The adjacent properties to the east and west are also zoned RM -1.5
("Multiple Residential"). The properties to the south and the properties directly north of the
subject site across Edmonds Way are zoned RS -8 ("Single Family Residential"). There are also
properties in the vicinity (although not directly abutting the subject site) with RM -EW ("Multiple
Residential — Edmonds Way"), BP ("Planned Business"), and BC -EW ("Community Business —
Edmonds Way") zoning designations.
Are there any outstanding building or zoning violations on file?
Staff is not aware of any current building code or zoning violations on the subject property.
Were any variances or special permits issued?
Based on Snohomish County Assessor records, the existing building on the subject site was
constructed in 1977; however, the site was not annexed into the City of Edmonds until 1997.
Therefore, the building was originally constructed within Snohomish County jurisdiction, and it is
unknown by the City of Edmonds if any variances or special permits were required as part of the
original construction of the building. Please contact Snohomish County at (425) 388-3433 to
enquire about any variances or special permits reviewed for this property as part of the original
construction.
Was a certificate of occupancy issued and if so m@y we obtain a copy of it?
As stated above, the existing building was constructed in 1977; however, the site was not annexed
into the City of Edmonds until 1997. Therefore, the building was originally constructed within
Snohomish County jurisdiction, and we do not have copies of a Certificate of Occupancy. Please
contact Snohomish County at (425) 388-3433 to enquire about a Certificate of Occupancy for this
property.
I hope this addresses your questions. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (425) 771-0220, extension 1224.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Machuga, Planner
Development Services Department
CITY OF EDMONDS
Attachments:
1. Zoning and Vicinity Map
2. ECDC Chapter 16.30 (RM -Multiple Residential)
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Attachment 1
Edmonds Community Development Code
Chapter 16.30
RM -- MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL
Sections:
16.30.000
Purposes.
16.30.010
Uses.
16.30.020
Subdistricts.
16.30.030
Site development standards.
16.30,040
Site development exceptions.
16.30.000 Purposes.
The RM zone has the following specific
purposes in addition to the general purposes
for residential zones of ECDC 16.00.010 and
16-10-000-
A. To reserve and regulate areas for a vari-
ety of housing types, and a range of greater
densities than are available in the single-fam-
ily residential zone, while stiff maintaining a
residential environment;
B_ To provide for those additional uses
which complement and are compatible with
multiple residential uses. [Ord. 3627 § 1,
2007].
16.30.010 Uses.
A. Permitted Primary Uses.
1. Multiple dwellings;
2. Single-family dwellings;
3. Retirement homes;
4. Group homes for the disabled, foster
family homes and state -licensed group homes
for foster care of minors; provided, however,
that halfway houses and group homes licensed
for juvenile offenders are not permitted uses in
a residential zone of the city;
5. Boarding houses and rooming houses;
6. Housing for low income elderly in
accordance with the requirements of Chapter
20.25 ECDC;
7_ Churches, subject to the requirements
of ECDC 17.100.020;
8. Primary schools subject to the
requirements of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through
(R);
16.30.010
9. Local public facilities that are
planned, designated, and sited in the capital
improvement plan, subject to the requirements
of ECDC 17.100.050;
10. Neighborhood parks, natural open
spaces, and community parks with an adopted
master plan subject to the requirements of
ECDC 17.100.070.
B. Permitted Secondary Uses.
1. All permitted secondary uses in the
RS zone, if in conjunction with a single-family
dwelling;
2. Home occupations, subject to the
requirements of Chapter 20.20 ECDC;
3. The keeping of one domestic animal
per dwelling unit in multiple -fancily buildings;
4. The following accessory uses:
a. Private parking,
b. Private swimming pools and other
private recreational facilities,
c. Private greenhouses covering no
more than five percent of the site in total;
5. Commuter parking lots containing
less than 10 designated parking spaces in con-
junction with a church, school, or local public
facility allowed or conditionally permitted in
this zone. Any additionally designated parking
spaces that increase the total number of spaces
in a commuter parking lot to 10 or more shall
subject the entire commuter parking lot to a
conditional use permit as specified in subsec-
tion (D)(2) of this section, including commuter
parking lots that are located upon more than
one lot as specified in ECDC 21.15.075.
C. Primary Uses Requiring a Conditional
Use Permit.
1. Offices, other than local public facili-
ties;
2. Local public facilities not planned,
designated, or sited in the capital improvement
plan, subject to the requirements of ECDC
17.100.050;
3. Day-care centers;
4. Hospitals, convalescent homes, rest
homes, sanitariums;
Attachment 2
16-10.1 (Revised 7147)
16.30.020
5. Museums, art galleries, zoos, and
aquariums of primarily local concern that do
not meet the criteria for regional public facili-
ties as defined in ECDC 21.85.033;
6. Counseling centers and residential
treatment facilities for current alcoholics and
drug abusers;
7. High schools, subject to the require-
ments of ECDC 17.100.050(G) through (R);
8. Regional parks and community parks
without a master plan subject to the require-
ments of ECDC 17.100.070.
D. Secondary Uses Requiring a Condi-
tional Use Permit.
1. Day-care facilities of any size to be
operated in a separate, nonresidential portion
of a multifamily residential dwelling structure
operated primarily for the benefit of the resi-
dents thereof;
16.30.030 Site development standards.
A. Table.
2. Commuter parking lots with 10 or
more designated parking spaces in conjunction
with a church, school, or local public facility
allowed or conditionally permitted in this
zone. [Ord. 3627 § 1, 2007J.
16.30.020 Subdistricts.
There are established four subdistricts of the
RM zone, in order to provide site development
standards for areas which differ in topography,
location, existing development and other fac-
tors. These subdistricts shall be known as the
RM -1.5, RM --Edmonds Way (RM -EW), RM -
2.4, and RM -3 zones. [Ord. 3627 § 1,.20071.
Subdistrict
Minimum Lot
Area Per
Dwelling Llnit4
(Sq. Ft.)
Minimum
Street
Setback2
Minimum
Side
Setback2
Minimum
Rear
Setback
Maximum
Height
Maximum
Coverage
Minimum3
Parking
(Spaces
Per Unit)
RM -1.5
1,500
15'
10'
t5'
25'1.5
45%
2
RM -EW
1,500
15'
10'
15'
255,6.7
45%
2
RM -2.4
2,400
15'
to,
15'
25'L5
45%
2
RM -3
3,000
15'
15'
I5'
25'1'5
45%
2
1 Roof only may extend five feet above the stated height limit if all portions of the roof above the stated height limit have a slope of
Four inches in 12 inches or greater -
2 RS setbacks may be used for single-family homes on lots of 10,000 square feet or less in all RM zones.
3 See Chapter 17.50 ECDC for specific parking requirements.
4 See definition of townhouse.
5 Maximum height for accessory structures of 15 feet -
6 The maximum base height of any building fronting on Edmonds Way may be increased to 30 feet if the following apply to the site
and proposed development:
(a) At least 50 percent of the parking for the subject building shall be enclosed inside a building or buildings;
(b) The subject property is at least five feet lower at its lowest elevation than any adjacent residentially (R) zoned property measured
at its lowest elevation; and
(c) The proposed development integrates low impact development techniques where reasonably feasible. For the purposes of this sub-
section, "low impact development techniques" shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: the use of bioswales, green
roofs, and grasscrete. "Reasonably feasible" shall be determined based upon the physical characteristics of the property and its
suitability for the technique; cost alone shall not make the use of the impact development unreasonable or unfeasible.
7 In addition to any height bonus under note 6, the building may extend up to an additional five feet if all portions of the roof above the
height limit (after adding the height bonus under note 6) provide a minimum 15 percent slope or pitch.
(Revised 7107) 16-10.2
Edmonds Community Development Code 16.30.040
B. Signs and Design Review_ See Chapters
20.1.0 and 20.60 ECDC for regulations.
C. Location of Parking. No parking spaces
may be located within the street setback.
D. Landscaping. In addition to the land-
scaping requirements set forth in Chapter
20.13 ECDC, any development in the RM
Edmonds Way zone shall retain at least 35 per-
cent of the existing healthy significant trees
within the side and rear setbacks of the devel-
opment site_ The applicant shall retain an
arborist to determine the health of all signifi-
cant trees within the side and rear setbacks. For
the purposes of this section, "significant tree"
shall be defined as any tree with a caliper
greater than six inches measured at four feet
above grade. Where it is not reasonably feasi-
ble for the applicant to retain 35 percent of the
existing healthy significant trees within the
side and rear setbacks, the applicant may
replace any significant trees below the 35 per-
cent threshold as follows: each significant tree
removed that reduces the percentage of
retained significant healthy trees below 35 per-
cent shall be replaced with three 'new trees,
each of no less than three-inch caliper mea-
sured at four feet above grade. [Ord. 3627 § 1,
2007].
16.30.040 Site development exceptions.
A. Housing for the Elderly. Housing
projects for the elderly are eligible for special
parking and density provisions. See Chapter
20.25 ECDC.
B. Satellite Television Antenna. Satellite
television antennas shall be regulated as set
forth in ECDC 16.20.050 and reviewed by the
architectural design board.
C. Setback Encroachments.
1. Eaves and chimneys may project into
a required setback not more than 30 inches.
2. Except as authorized by subsection
(C)(3) of this section, uncovered and unen-
closed porches, steps, patios, and decks may
project into a required setback not more than
one-third of the required setback, or four feet,
whichever is less; provided, that they are no
more than 30 inches above the ground level at
any point_
3. In the RM — Edmonds Way zone,
uncovered and unenclosed porches, steps,
patios, and decks may occupy up to one-half of
the required street setback area along
Edmonds Way; provided, that these structures
or uses are located no more than 20 feet above
the ground level at any point.
D. Corner Lots. Corner lots shall have no
rear setback; all setbacks other than street set-
backs shall be side setbacks. [Ord. 3652 § 1,
2007; Ord. 3627 § 1, 2007].
16-11 (Revised 7107)