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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 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 RS-12 RSW-12 RS-8 RS-6 RD RMD RML RMH BN BC CW CG OS 20,000 Single -Family Residence, Low Density Zone 12,000 Single -Family Residence, Low Density Zone 12,000 Single -Family Residence, Low Density Waterfront Zone 8,000 Single -Family Density Zone 6,000 Single -Family Density Zone Residence, Medium Residence, High Two -Family (Duplex) Zone Multiple -Family, Multiple -Family, Multiple -Family, Downtown Zone Low Density Zone High Density Zone Neighborh000d Business Zone Community Business Zone Waterfront Commercial Zone General Commercial Zone Open Space Zone IP RMP MR Industrial Park Zone Residential Mobile Home Park Zone 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: "(g) Table of Bulk & Dimensional Requirements. 1. Density (DU=dwelling unit) 2. Maximum Lot Coverage 3. Minimum Lot Width 4. Off -Street Parking Per Dwelling Unit 5. Maximum Building Length to Width Ratio 6. Maximum Building Height RMD Zone 2900 sq.ft. per DU 40% Not specified 2 spaces 5 to 1 25 feet, or 30 feet, pro- vided all por- tions of the roof above 25 feet have a slope of not less than 4 inches of rise for each 12 inches of run RML Zone 2600 sq.ft. 1st DU 2400 sq.ft. each add'l DU 45% 60' 2 spaces 5 to 1 RMH Zone 2600 sq.ft. 1st DU 1500 sq.ft. each add'l DU 45% Not Specified 2 spaces 5 to 1 30 feet or 35 Same as feet provided RML all portions of the roof above 30 feet have a slope of not less than 4 inches of rise for each 12 inches of run In no case shall the situations shown in the diagrams below be permitted. 7. Minimum Yard Size Front 15' Rear 20' Side 10' finished grade es- tablished by rockery or earth mound Choice of A, B, or C. Front 20' Rear 15' Side 10' Front 15' Rear 20' 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, sentences, clauses, phrases or word or words thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. APPROVED: ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, IRENE7VARNEY MORAN APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY \, BY MAYOR, H. 444A4,40"..) HARRISON 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 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDINANCE STATE OF WASHINGTON ss: COUNTY OF SNOHOMISHi IRENE VARNEY MORAN , being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that She 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 day of December , 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 . f} (2,1;A'./11.47-t-,A01-1-4211_) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this G,tic- day of , 197 r. 2(• Nar Public in and for the State of Washingt n, residing at .