Ordinance 2043ORDINANCE NO. 2043
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTIONS 12.13.010, 12.13.130(a) AND (g)
OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW ZONING
CLASSIFICATION DESIGNATED AS MULTIPLE -FAMILY
DOWNTOWN (RMD); SETTING FORTH THE BULK AND DIMEN-
SIONAL REQUIREMENTS THEREFOR; MODIFYING THE MAXI-
MUM LOT COVERAGE AND MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
ALLOWED IN THE RML AND RMH ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS;
AND AMENDING SECTION 12.13.190(a) OF THE EDMONDS
CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
USES IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONE.
WHEREAS, following public meetings and hearings
the Edmonds Planning Commission has reviewed the following
amendments to the Edmonds Zoning Code and has forwarded its
recommendations to the City Council in Resolution No. 606
and 607, and
WHEREAS, the City Council, following public hearings
and meetings, has determined that the establishment of a new
multiple -family residential classification is necessary in
order to preserve the unique character and appearance of the
downtown area of Edmonds, pursuant to Planning Commission
Resolution No. 606, and
WHEREAS, the City Council having determined that
allowing multiple -family residential structures and uses to be
built in the community business zone would also tend to
destroy the unique character of the City of Edmonds and that
Planning Commission Resolution No. 607 should be modified,
and
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WHEREAS, the City Council having found that there
will be no significant adverse environmental impacts, now,
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 12.13.010 of the Edmonds City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.13.010 Classifications designated. The city of
Edmonds is divided into the following classes of zones
(districts) in accordance with the comprehensive plan:
RS -20 20,000 Single -Family Residence, Low
Density Zone
RS -12 12,000 Single -Family Residence, Low
Density Zone
RSW-12 12,000 Single -Family Residence, Low
CG General Commercial Zone
OS Open Space Zone
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Density Waterfront Zone
RS -8
8,000 Single -Family Residence, Medium
Density Zone
RS -6
6,000 Single -Family Residence, High
Density Zone
RD
Two -Family (Duplex) Zone
RMD
Multiple -Family, Downtown Zone
RML
Multiple -Family, Low Density Zone
RMH
Multiple -Family, High Density Zone
BN
Neighborh000d Business Zone
BC
Community Business Zone
CW
Waterfront Commercial Zone
CG General Commercial Zone
OS Open Space Zone
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IP Industrial Park Zone
RMP Residential Mobile Home Park Zone
MR Marine Resource Zone
Section 2. Section 12.13.100 of the Edmonds City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.13.100 Intent in RM, multiple residence districts.
The principal objective and purpose to be served by the
RM classification and its application is to establish
areas permitting a greater population density than is
allowed in more restrictive classifications, while at
the same time, maintaining a residential environment
consistent with such greater population density. By
establishing three RM districts it is intended to allow
a choice of density to potential residents, a more
intensive use of certain smaller parcels, and to
preserve the appearance and atmosphere of the downtown
area of Edmonds. It is also the purpose of this
classification to make it possible to more efficiently
and economically design and install all physical public
service facilities in terms of size and capacity to
adequately and permanently meet needs resulting from a
defined intensity of land use.
Because of the unique character and scale of buildings
in the downtown area of Edmonds, it is intended that
the RMD zoning classification will be limited to an
area east of Puget Sound, south of Caspers Street, west
of 7th Avenue and north of Pine Street and which was
previously zoned RMH or RML.
Section 3. Section 12.13.130(a) of the Edmonds City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.13.130 Development and dimensional regulations in
RM districts. (a) Classifications Established. In
recognition of the demand for both centrally -located
and automobile -oriented multiple -family residences, and
in recognition of the unique character and scale of the
downtown area of Edmonds, three RM classifications are
established, each with differing bulk and dimensional
regulations in accordance with the densities to be
achieved and the effect each will have on the appearance,
bulk and scale of the buildings constructed.
Section 4. Section 12.13.130(g) of the Edmonds City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"(g) Table of Bulk & Dimensional Requirements.
RMD Zone RML Zone
1. Density 2900 sq.ft. 2600 sq.ft.
(DU=dwelling per DU 1st DU
unit) 2400 sq.ft.
each add'1
DU
2. Maximum Lot
Coverage
3. Minimum Lot
Width
4. Off -Street Parking
Per Dwelling Unit
5. Maximum Building
Length to Width
Ratio
40% 45%
Not specified 60'
2 spaces
2
spaces
5 to 1
5
to 1
6. Maximum Building 25 feet, or 30 feet or 35
Height 30 feet, pro- feet provided
vided all por- all portions of
tions of the roof the roof above
above 25 feet 30 feet have a
have a slope of slope of not
not less than 4 less than 4
inches of rise inches of rise
for each 12 for each 12
inches of run inches of run
In no case shall the situations shown in the
diagrams below be permitted.
7. Minimum Yard
Size
A
Front 15'
Rear 20'
Side 10'
finished - - - -
grade es-
tablished
by rockery
or earth �;•
mound.
Choice of A, Front 15'
B, or C. Rear 20'
Front 20'
Rear 15'
Side 10'
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RMH Zone
2600 sq.ft.
1st DU
1500 sq.ft.
each add'l
DU
450
Not
Specified
2 spaces
5 to 1
Same as
RML
finished
grade es-
tablished
by retaining
wall
Same as
RML
C. Variable setbacks provided
the sum of all setbacks =
55' with approval of ADB
The minimum distance between buildings in
any RM zone shall be 10 feet.
Section 5. Section 12.13.190(a) of the Edmonds City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"12.13.190 Permitted uses in BC districts. In a
BC zone the following types of uses are permitted as hereinafter
provided and allowed by this section, subject to the general
provisions and exceptions set forth in this title:
(a) Any use permitted in an RS or BN zone as regulated
therein; provided, however, as to buildings where there is a
combination of residential and commercial uses, the building
shall comply with the bulk and dimensional requirements of
the BC zone.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect five (5) days after passage and publication by posting
as provided by law.
Section 7. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase
or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance, it being hereby expressly
declared that this Ordinance, and each section, subsection,
clause, phrase, and word hereof would have been prepared,
proposed, adopted, approved and ratified irrespective of the
fact that any one or more of said sections, subsections,
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sentences, clauses, phrases or word or words thereof be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR, H. HARRISON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, IRENE VARNEY M4®
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AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: November 29, 1978
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: December 5, 1978
POSTED: December 6, 1978
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 11, 1978
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDINANCE
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
IRENE VARNEY MORAN
, being first duly sworn
on oath deposes and says that S he is over the age of eighteen
(18) years and is competent to testify as to the matter
stated herein.
On the 6th
day of December
1978 , affiant
posted true and correct copies of the attached Ordinance No.
2043 , passed by the City Council on the 5th
December
day of
, 197 8, at the three official posting places
for City notices which are the public bulletin boards at
the following locations:
Edmonds Civic Center
250 .Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Public Library
Civic Center
250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmond Branch of the
United States Post Office
201 Main Street
Edmonds, Washington 98020
DATED this 6th day of December , 1978 .
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this G, day of
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N tar Public in and for the
State of Washingt n, residing
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