Chapters 19.225 An 19.230 FWRC

Federal Way Revised Code Chapter 19.
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Chapter 19.225
CITY CENTER CORE (CC-C)1
Sections:
19.225.010 Office use.
19.225.020 Retail use.
19.225.030 Retail shopping center, regional.
19.225.040 Entertainment.
19.225.050 Hotel, convention or trade centers.
19.225.060 Parking garages.
19.225.070 Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs housing.
19.225.080 Hospital Convalescent centers Nursing homes.
19.225.090 Schools Day care facilities, commercial.
19.225.100 Government facility, public parks, public transit shelter.
19.225.110 Public utility.
19.225.120 Personal wireless service facility.
19.225.130 Churches.
19.225.140 Urban agriculture.

The following uses shall be permitted in the city center core (CC-C) zone subject to the regulations
and notes set forth in this section:
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DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS
Minimums
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Required Required
Height of
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USE REGULATIONS Process Size Front Rear Spaces
(each) SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND
NOTES
Office use, medical Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 95 ft., 115 1 for 1. The city may, using process III,
and dental office II See notes 1 and 3 ft., or each 300 modify required yard, height,
Possible 145 ft. sq. ft. of landscape and buffer and other site
Process gross design and dimensional requirements
III See note floor area for a proposed development that
2 meets the following criteria:
See note See note a. The proposed development
1 14 will be consistent with the adopted
comprehensive plan policies for
this zone; and
b. The proposed development
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will be consistent with applicable

design guidelines; and
c. The streets, utilities, and
other infrastructure in the area are
adequate to support the proposed
development.
2. Building height may be increased
from the permitted outright height of
95 ft. to 115 ft. in exchange for
providing publicly visible streetscape
amenities, as defined in FWRC
19.115.040, along the right-of-way,
the siting and design of which shall
be approved by the director. Building
height may be increased from 115 ft.
to 145 ft. in exchange for providing
public on-site open space in
accordance with FWRC 19.115.040,
or payment of an alternative fee in
lieu of providing the on-site open
space. Use of the alternative fee in
lieu shall be at the directors
discretion, based on factors such as
conduciveness of the site or
development plan to public open
space, and existing or planned open
space projects in the immediate
vicinity of the site. The procedure and
formula for calculating on-site open
space and alternative fee in lieu shall
be approved by the city council,
adopted by the director of community
development services, shall be on file
in the city clerks office, and shall be
followed and have the full force and
effect as if set forth in full in this
chapter. Public on-site open space
under this section shall be in addition
to any other outdoor space or
landscape area required by this
Code.
3. No more than a five-foot building
setback is allowed adjacent to
principal pedestrian right(s)-of-way,

as determined by the director,
unless: it is precluded by existing site
improvements, easements,
topography, or other site constraints,
as determined by the director; or to
allow streetscape amenities, public
on-site open space, or other
architectural element(s) or
improvements approved under
Chapter 19.115 FWRC. The minimum
building setback along all other
property lines is the same as the
perimeter buffer as required by
Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
(Continued)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, and parking areas, see Chapter
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, 19.130 FWRC.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.
For details of what may exceed this
height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding required yards,
see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
19.225.010 Office use. (Continued)
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Process Size Front Rear Spaces
USE REGULATIONS (each)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES
4. The following regulations apply to

veterinary office only:
a. May only treat small animals on
the subject property;
b. May not include outside runs or

other outside facilities for the animals;
c. The site must be designed so
that noise from this use will not be
audible off the subject property based
on a certificate to this effect signed by
an acoustical engineer and filed with
the development permit applications.
5. Assembly or manufacture of goods on
the subject property is permitted only if:
a. The assembly or manufacture is
clearly accessory to an allowed use
conducted on the subject property and
is directly related to and dependent on
the allowed use;
b. The assembled or manufactured
goods are available for purchase and
removal from the subject property and
are for sale only to retail purchasers;
and
c. There are no outward
appearance or impacts from the
assembly or manufacture.
6. No maximum lot coverage is
established. Instead, the buildable area
will be determined by other site
development requirements, i.e., required
buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface
water facilities, etc.
7. For community design guidelines that
apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115
FWRC.
8. For landscaping requirements that
FWRC.
9. For sign requirements that apply to
the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.
10. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to
determine what other provisions of this
title may apply to the subject property.
11. Single-story buildings may not
exceed a total ground floor area of
16,000 gross sq. ft., unless approved
under the provisions of FWRC

19.110.080, or approved by the director
for minor additions such as entry
structures, lobbies, seating or dining
areas, bay windows, and similar
features; provided, that such addition(s)
shall not exceed 1,000 sq. ft. per
building in any one consecutive 12-
month period.
12. No more than 16,000 sq. ft. of new
single-story construction may occur on
a subject property, excluding increases
approved under the provisions of FWRC
19.110.080 and minor additions
approved by the director under note 11.
13. Multiple-story buildings are not
subject to notes 11 and 12; provided,
that each floor contains at least 75
percent of the gross sq. ft. of the floor
below it and contains a principal use(s)
permitted in this zone.
14. Required parking may be reduced
19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about parking and
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, parking areas, see Chapter 19.130
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, FWRC.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
For details regarding required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. No. 12-724, 9(Exh. A), 6-5-12; Ord. No. 07-559, 3(Exh. A), 7-3-07; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-
7-06; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-
93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.50), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-791.)
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NOTES
Retail establishment Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 70 ft. 1 for 1. The city may, using process III,
selling groceries, II See notes 1 and 5 or each 300 modify required yard, height, landscape
produce and related Possible 95 ft. sq. ft. of and buffer and other site design and
items; drugs and Process gross dimensional requirements for a
personal care III See notes floor area proposed development that meets the
products; books; 1 and 2 following criteria:
liquor; hardware, See note See note a. The proposed development will
garden, home 1 17 be consistent with the adopted
electronics, sporting comprehensive plan policies for this
goods; and related zone; and
items; or works of art b. The proposed development will
(excluding bulk retail) be consistent with applicable design
guidelines; and
Retail variety, c. The streets, utilities, and other
specialty, or infrastructure in the area are
department stores adequate to support the proposed
development.
from the permitted outright height of 70
ft. to 95 ft. in exchange for providing
publicly visible streetscape amenities,
as defined in FWRC 19.115.040, along
the right-of-way, the siting and design
of which shall be approved by the
director.
3. Retail establishments providing
vehicle or boat sales, service or repair,
vehicle service stations, and retail
establishments providing public mini-
warehouse or storage facilities are not
4. Drive-through facilities may be
permitted for banks and related
financial services. Access to and from

drive-through facilities must be
approved by the public works
department. Drive-through facilities
must be designed so that vehicles will
not block traffic in the street while
waiting in line and will not unreasonably
interfere with on-site traffic flow.
setback is allowed adjacent to principal
pedestrian right(s)-of-way, as
determined by the director, unless: it is
precluded by existing site
improvements, easements, topography,
or other site constraints, as determined
by the director; or to allow streetscape
amenities, public on-site open space, or
other architectural element(s) or
improvements approved under Chapter
19.115 FWRC. The minimum building
setback along all other property lines is
the same as the perimeter buffer as
required by Chapter 19.125 FWRC.
6. Assembly or manufacture of goods
on the subject property is permitted
only if:
conducted on the subject property
and is directly related to and
dependent on this allowed use; and
removal from the subject property
and are for sale only to retail
purchasers; and
c. There is no outward appearance
or impacts from the assembly or
manufacture.
(Continued)

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.225.020 Retail use. (Continued)
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NOTES
Retail establishment 7. No maximum lot coverage is
providing banking and established. Instead, the buildable area
related financial will be determined by other site
services development requirements, i.e.,
required buffers, parking lot
Retail establishment landscaping, surface water facilities,
providing laundry, dry etc.
cleaning, beauty and 8. For community design guidelines
barber, video rental or that apply to the project, see Chapter
shoe repair services 19.115 FWRC.
Printing and apply to the project, see Chapter
duplicating services 19.125 FWRC.
Other retail not the project, see Chapter 19.140
specifically listed FWRC.
See note 12 determine what other provisions of this
12. Other retail uses not specifically
listed in this zone may be approved by
the director of community development
services if the proposed use is

determined to be consistent with
adopted comprehensive plan policies
for this zone.
13. Secondhand merchandise sales
are not permitted as principal or
accessory uses in this zone as of
February 7, 2006. Any such preexisting
use shall not resume activity if said
use ceased for the consecutive 12-
month period immediately preceding
February 7, 2006. Any such use
existing on February 7, 2006, shall be
discontinued at such time as the use
ceases for any one consecutive 12-
month period.
features; provided, that such
addition(s) shall not exceed 1,000 sq.
ft. per building in any one consecutive
12-month period.
a subject property excluding increases
approved under the provisions of
FWRC 19.110.080 and minor additions
19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
(Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-
170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(45.92), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-792.)
19.225.030 Retail shopping center, regional.

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NOTES
Any permitted use as Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 70 ft. 1 for 1. The city may, using process III,
listed in this zone. II See notes 1 and 5 or each 300 modify required yard, height,
Possible 95 ft. sq. ft. of landscape and buffer and other site
Uses not specifically Process gross design and dimensional requirements
listed in this zone III See notes floor area for a proposed development that
may be approved by 1 and 2 meets the following criteria:
the director of See note See note a. The proposed development will
community 1 13 be consistent with the adopted
development services comprehensive plan policies for this
if the proposed use is zone; and
determined to be b. The proposed development will
consistent with be consistent with applicable design
adopted guidelines; and
comprehensive plan c. The streets, utilities, and other
policies for this zone. infrastructure in the area are

development.
the siting and design of which shall
be approved by the director.
3. Retail establishments providing
vehicle or boat sales, service or
repair, vehicle service stations, and
retail establishments providing public
mini-warehouse or storage facilities
are not permitted in this zone.
4. Drive-through facilities may be
permitted for banks and related
financial services. Access to and
from drive-through facilities must be
approved by the public works
department. Drive-through facilities
must be designed so that vehicles
will not block traffic in the street while
waiting in line and will not
unreasonably interfere with on-site
traffic flow.
unless: it is precluded by existing site

only if:
dependent on this allowed use; and
purchasers; and
c. There is no outward appearance
or impacts from the assembly or
manufacture.
established. Instead, the buildable
area will be determined by other site
development requirements, i.e.,
landscaping, surface water facilities,
etc.
8. For community design guidelines
that apply to the project, see Chapter
19.115 FWRC.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.225.030 Retail shopping center, regional. (Continued)
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NOTES
apply to the project, see Chapter
19.125 FWRC.
10. For sign requirements that apply
to the project, see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
11. Refer to FWRC 19.265.010, et
seq., to determine what other
provisions of this title may apply to
the subject property.
12. Secondhand merchandise sales
are not permitted as principal or
accessory uses in this zone as of
February 7, 2006. Any such
preexisting use shall not resume
activity if said use ceased for the
consecutive 12-month period
immediately preceding February 7,
2006. Any such use existing on
February 7, 2006, shall be
ceases for any one consecutive 12-
month period.
13. Required parking may be
reduced under the provisions of
FWRC 19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and
(d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

seq.
(Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06. Code 2001 22-792.1.)
19.225.040 Entertainment.
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NOTES
Retail establishment Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 70 ft. 1 for each 1. The city may, using process III,
providing II See notes 1 and 3 or 100 sq. ft. modify required yard, height,
entertainment, Possible 95 ft. of gross landscape and buffer and other site
recreational or Process floor area design and dimensional requirements
cultural services or III See notes for a proposed development that
activities 1 and 2 Health meets the following criteria:
See note club: 1 for a. The proposed development will
Private club or lodge 1 each 100 be consistent with the adopted
sq. ft. of comprehensive plan policies for this
Health club gross floor zone; and
area: 1 for b. The proposed development will
Restaurant or tavern each 500 be consistent with applicable design
sq. ft. of guidelines; and
Fast food restaurant sport court c. The streets, utilities, and other
and pool infrastructure in the area are
Fast food development.
restaurant: 2. Building height may be increased
1 for each from the permitted outright height of
80 sq. ft. 70 ft. to 95 ft. in exchange for
of gross providing public on-site open space in
floor area accordance with FWRC 19.115.040,
or payment of an alternative fee in lieu
See note of providing the on-site open space.

15 Use of the alternative fee in lieu shall
be at the directors discretion, based
on factors such as conduciveness of
the site or development plan to public
open space, and existing or planned
open space projects in the immediate
landscape area required by this Code.
as determined by the director, unless:
it is precluded by existing site
4. Drive-through facilities are not
permitted for this use in this zone.

etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
the project, see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
determine what other provisions of
this title may apply to the subject
property.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.225.040 Entertainment. (Continued)
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NOTES
10. Gambling uses are not permitted as
principal or accessory uses in this
zone as of February 7, 2006. Any such

preexisting use shall not resume
activity if said use ceased for the
consecutive 12-month period
February 7, 2006, shall be discontinued
at such time as the use ceases for any
consecutive 12-month period.
11. Spas and water parks are not
permitted as a principal use in this
zone. Hotels, health clubs and similar
uses may include accessory spas not
exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. in size.
12-month period.
19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
(Ord. No. 14-778, 3, 11-18-14; Ord. No. 12-735, 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06;
Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 2-7-96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93;
Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.15), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-793.)
19.225.050 Hotel, convention or trade centers.

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NOTES
Hotel, convention or Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 95 ft., 115 Hotel: 1. The city may, using process III,
trade centers II See notes 1 and 3 ft. or 145 1 for each modify required yard, height,
Possible ft. guest room landscape and buffer and other site
Process design and dimensional requirements
III See notes Convention for a proposed development that
1 and 4 or trade meets the following criteria:
See note centers: a. The proposed development
1 Determined will be consistent with the adopted
on a case- comprehensive plan policies for
by-case this zone; and
basis b. The proposed development
See notes design guidelines; and
2 and 13 c. The streets, utilities, and other
infrastructure in the area are
development.
2. If this use includes accessory
meeting, convention or other
facilities that will be used by
persons other than overnight
guests at the hotel or motel, the
city may require additional parking
on a case-by-case basis, based on
the extent and nature of these
accessory facilities.
as determined by the director, unless:
it is precluded by existing site
the siting and design of which shall be
approved by the director. Building
height may be increased from 115 ft.
to 145 ft. in exchange for providing
public on-site open space in
accordance with FWRC 19.115.040,
or payment of an alternative fee in
lieu of providing the on-site open
space. Use of the alternative fee in
lieu shall be at the directors
discretion, based on factors such as

conduciveness of the site or
development plan to public open
space, and existing or planned open
space projects in the immediate
landscape area required by this Code.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.225.050 Hotel, convention or trade centers. (Continued)
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NOTES
16,000 gross sq. ft. unless approved
12-month period.

19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.25), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-795.)
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NOTES
Above-grade Process None 10 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 45 ft. None 1. No front yard setback is required
structured parking III or if the ground floor facade fronting or
facilities 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. visible from the right-of-way is 60%
retail, office or other uses permitted
See notes 1, 4
in this zone, or other uses
and 5
determined by the director of
community development services to
be consistent with comprehensive
plan policies for this zone; and the
entrance(s) to this use or uses are
oriented to the right-of-way.
Otherwise, a 10 ft. setback is
required.

etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
5. The city may require additional
landscaping or buffers on a case-by-
case basis.
FWRC.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
(Ord. No. 12-735, 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97;
Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.55), 2-27-
90. Code 2001 22-796.)
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NOTES
Multifamily dwelling Process None Multifamily 70 ft. Multifamily 1. The city may, using process III,
units (stacked II dwelling units, or dwelling modify required yard, height, lot
dwelling units) Possible senior housing, or 200 ft. units: 1 per coverage, and other site design and
Process special needs unit if dimensional requirements for a
Senior citizen or III housing: same as See notes underground proposed development that meets
special needs these regulations 1 and 7 or in the following criteria:
housing (stacked See note for ground floor structured a. The proposed development
dwelling units) 1 use parking or will be consistent with the adopted
Stand-alone 1.7 per unit comprehensive plan policies for
senior citizen or if surface this zone; and
special needs parking b. The proposed development
housing: will be consistent with the
20 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. See notes applicable design guidelines; and

21 24 c. The street, utilities, and other
See notes 1, 2
and 12
Senior adequate to support the proposed
citizen development.
housing: 1 2. No setback is required adjacent to
for each unit rights-of-way for senior citizen and
special needs housing, when
Special publicly visible street-scape
needs amenities, as defined in FWRC
housing: 0.5 19.05.190, are located along the
for each unit right-of-way; the siting and design of
which shall be approved by the
director.
3. The entire ground floor must be
utilized with retail space(s) with a
minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 13
ft.
4. Retail uses allowed in this zone
may be permitted on the ground floor
of stacked senior citizen or special
needs housing with a minimum floor-
to-ceiling height of 13 ft.
5. Primary building entries to
residential, retail, or parking must
face an arterial street with no

multifamily residential ground-floor
parking visible from arterial streets.
6. All buildings, except for related
parking structures up to 65 ft. in
height (six stories), must be gabled
with pitched roofs, unless the
building is taller than 35 ft. (three
stories) with a rooftop that
contributes to the multifamily open
space requirements.
providing publicly visible
streetscape amenities, as defined in
FWRC 19.05.190, along the right-of-
way; the siting and design of which
shall be approved by the director.
8. The subject property must provide
usable open space in a total amount
equal to at least 100 sq. ft. per
dwelling unit and may include private
open spaces such as yards, patios,
and balconies, as well as common
open spaces such as plazas,
playgrounds, recreation rooms,
rooftop terraces, p-patches, pools,
active lobbies, and atriums. A
minimum of 25 percent of the usable
open space provided must be
common open space. All eligible
usable open space shall also meet
the requirements specified in FWRC
19.115.115. A fee-in-lieu payment
may be utilized for up to 50 percent
of the usable open space as
specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
9. Any common open space
requirements for senior housing or
special needs housing may be
reduced at the discretion of the
director, if an open space study
documents that less common open

space will be adequate to serve the
needs of the residents.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050
et seq.
19.225.070 Multi-unit housing. (Continued)
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development requirements, e.g.,
among others.
19.115 FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC,
Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
14. Chapter 19.265 FWRC contains
regulations regarding accessory uses,

buildings and structures. Accessory
dwelling units are not permitted.
regulations regarding home occupations.
16. For affordable housing requirements,
see FWRC 19.110.010.
17. For provisions that relate to the
keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260
FWRC.
month period.
below it and contains a retail use(s).
21. Parking may be provided
underground or above ground in
structured parking or may be permitted
as surface parking.
22. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in
addition to required parking for all
nonresidential ground floor uses.
23. Surface parking areas for
multifamily development must be
located so that they are not visible from
arterials or pedestrian oriented

walkways. When determined by the
community development director or
designee that such requirement is not
feasible, surface parking may be
screened from public view by a compact
evergreen hedge, a solid wall or fence,
or in a manner approved by the
community development director or
designee.
19.130.020(3) (a), (b), (c), and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ord. No. 07-554, 5(Exh. A(18)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-542, 3(Exh. A), 12-19-06; Ord. No. 06-515,
3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 02-424, 3, 9-17-02; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96;
Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.55), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-797.)
19.225.080 Hospital Convalescent centers Nursing homes.
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USE REGULATIONS Process Size Front Rear
(each) SPECIAL REGULATIONS
AND NOTES
Hospital facilities, Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. Hospital (primary 1. The city may, using
convalescent centers II See notes 1 and 4 above care): 1 for each 3 process III, modify
or nursing homes Possible average beds, plus 1 for each required yard, height,
Process building staff doctor, plus 1 for landscape and buffer and
III elevation each 3 employees other site design and
dimensional requirements
See note See note Convalescent/Nursing for a proposed
1 1 homes: 1 for each 3 development that meets
beds and 1 for each 2 the following criteria:
employees a. The proposed
development will be
consistent with the
adopted comprehensive
plan policies for this
zone; and
b. The proposed
development will be
consistent with
applicable design
guidelines; and
c. The streets,
utilities, and other
infrastructure in the area
are adequate to support
the proposed
development.
2. No maximum lot
coverage is established.
Instead, the buildable area
will be determined by other
site development
requirements, i.e., required
buffers, parking lot
landscaping, surface water
facilities, etc.
3. For community design
guidelines that apply to the
project, see Chapter
19.115 FWRC.
4. For landscaping
requirements that apply to
the project, see Chapter
19.125 FWRC.
5. For sign requirements

that apply to the project,
see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
6. Refer to Chapter 19.265
FWRC to determine what
other provisions of this
title may apply to the
subject property.
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, parking and parking areas,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, see Chapter 19.130
For details of what may

exceed this height limit,
see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
For details regarding
required yards, see FWRC
19.125.160 et seq.
90. Code 2001 22-798.)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required
Height of Required
Review Lot
USE REGULATIONS Side Structure Parking Spaces
Process Size Front Rear SPECIAL
(each)
REGULATIONS AND
NOTES
Schools, business or Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 55 ft. High school: 1 for each 1. The city may,
vocational school II See notes 1 and 9 above employee and 1 for each using process III,
Possible average 10 students modify required yard,
Day care facility, Process building height, landscape and
commercial III elevation Elementary/Middle: 1 for buffer and other site
for gyms each employee design and
See note if located dimensional
1 100 ft. or Business/Vocational/Trade: requirements for a
more from 1 for each employee and proposed
an 0.5 for each student development that
adjacent meets the following
residential Day care: 1 for each 300 criteria:
zone sq. ft. of gross floor area a. The proposed
development will
35 ft. be consistent with
above the adopted
average comprehensive
building plan policies for
elevation this zone; and
for all b. The proposed
other development will
structures be consistent with
applicable design
See notes guidelines; and
1 and 2 c. The streets,
utilities, and other
infrastructure in the
area are adequate
to support the
proposed
development.
2. For any structure,
any increase in
height above the
maximum allowed
shall not block views
designated by the
comprehensive plan.
3. Day care facilities
must contain an
outdoor play area
with at least 75 sq. ft.
for each child using
the area at any one
time. This play area

must be completely
enclosed by a solid
fence or other screen
at least six ft. in
height. Play
equipment and
structured play areas
must be set back at
least five ft. from
each property line.
may include
accessory living
facilities for one staff
person.
5. All activities
pertaining to schools
or business or
vocational schools,
such as auto repair
or other uses that
may impact adjacent
properties, must take
place within an
enclosed building.
and schools must
comply with the
requirements of the
State Department of
Social and Health
Services and/or the
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction.
7. No maximum lot
coverage is
established. Instead,
the buildable area will
be determined by
other site
development
requirements, i.e.,
required buffers,
parking lot
landscaping, surface
8. For community
design guidelines that
apply to the project,
see Chapter 19.115
FWRC.
9. For landscaping
requirements that
see Chapter 19.125
FWRC.
10. For sign
requirements that
see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
11. Refer to Chapter
19.265 FWRC to
determine what other
provisions of this title
may apply to the
subject property.
(Continued)
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information

Chapter 19.55 FWRC, about parking and
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, parking areas, see
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, Chapter 19.130
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. FWRC.
For details of what

may exceed this
height limit, see
FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
19.225.090 Schools Day care facilities, commercial. (Continued)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Required Yards Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
12. Schools may locate containers on

site for the storage of emergency
preparedness supplies as an accessory
use. Containers may not be located in
any required yard. Landscaping may be
required by the director of community
development services to screen the
installation if the proposed location will
be visible from a public right-of-way
and/or neighboring properties. Siting is
subject to review and approval under
process I, directors approval, unless
proposed as a component of another
project; in which case the siting of the
container will be reviewed as part of the
overall development proposal and
subject to the underlying review
process.
13. Site design, including the location of
parking and passenger loading areas,
shall be designed to reduce impacts on
nearby residential areas.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.

FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. No. 12-735, 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-605, 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 09-604,
3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 08-585, 3(Exh. A), 11-4-08; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 01-
399, 3, 8-7-01; Ord. No. 01-385, 3, 4-3-01; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-
96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.70), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-799.)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Government facility Process None Government 75 ft. Government 1. The city may, using process III,
II facilities: facility: modify required yard, height,
Public parks 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. See notes Determined landscape and buffer and other site
Possible Public parks: 1 and 9 on a case- design and dimensional
Public transit shelter Process Determined on a by-case requirements for a proposed
III case-by-case basis development that meets the
basis following criteria:

See note Public a. The proposed development
Public transit
1 parks: will be consistent with the
shelter:
Determined adopted comprehensive plan
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
Transit by the policies for this zone; and
shelter: See notes 1 and 5 parks b. The proposed development
Process I director will be consistent with applicable
Public c. The streets, utilities, and
transit other infrastructure in the area
shelter: are adequate to support the
None proposed development.
2. Proposed parks must be
consistent with the citys adopted
comprehensive parks plan.

area will be determined by other
site development requirements, i.e.,
facilities, etc.
that apply to the project, see
5. For landscaping requirements
FWRC.
7. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC
to determine what other provisions
of this title may apply to the subject
property.
8. Other retail uses not specifically
listed in this zone may be approved
by the director of community
development services if the
proposed use is determined to be
consistent with adopted
this zone.
9. Minor and supporting structures
constructed as a functional
requirement of public parks may
exceed the applicable height
limitation; provided, that the
director of community development
services determines that such
structures will not significantly
impact adjacent properties.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

et seq.
For details regarding required
yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
7-06; Ord. No. 01-390, 3, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord.
No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.92), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-800.)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Public utility Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. Determined 1. The city may, using process III,
II See notes 1 and 5 above on a case- modify required yard, height,
Possible average by-case landscape and buffer and other site
Process building basis design and dimensional requirements
III elevation for a proposed development that
meets the following criteria:
See note See note a. The proposed development
1 1 will be consistent with the adopted
this zone; and
c. The streets, utilities, and
other infrastructure in the area are
development.
2. If determined necessary to
mitigate visual and noise impacts to
surrounding properties, the city may
require additional landscaping or

buffers on a case-by-case basis.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.90), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-801.)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Maximum
Review Lot Landscaping Signs Parking
USE REGULATIONS Side Height
Process Size Front Rear Spaces SPECIAL
(each)
REGULATIONS
AND NOTES
Personal wireless See note None See notes 1 and 4 Refer to See note 4 Not N/A 1. For setbacks,
service facility 2 FWRC allowed see FWRC
19.255.020 on a 19.255.020(5)(b).
See note 5 for for PWSF 2. Subject to
allowed types of maximum meeting all
PWSFs heights for applicable
allowed development
types of standards, the
PWSFs review process
used shall be
See note 3 process I, except
for the following
proposals:
a. Process II
if the PWSF is a
new
freestanding
PWSF.
b. Process III
if the PWSF is a
lattice tower
accommodating
four or more
providers.
3. Maximum
allowed height for
a new freestanding
PWSF shall be the
minimum
necessary to
provide the service
up to 100 ft., plus
any height granted
under FWRC
19.110.060. A
PWSF shall be
allowed up to 120
ft. if there are two
or more providers;
except that a
lattice tower of
between 120 ft.
and 150 ft. will be
allowed under a
combined
application of four
or more providers.
4. All PWSFs shall
be landscaped and
screened in
accordance with
Chapter 19.125
FWRC and the
provisions of the
PWSF
development
regulations. At a
minimum, a five-ft.
type III
landscaping area
shall be required
around the facility,
unless the
community
development
services director
determines that
the facility is
adequately
screened.
5. New
freestanding
PWSFs are
allowed subject to
height limits and
collocation
provisions.
PWSFs are
allowed on existing
towers, on private
buildings and
structures, on
publicly used
structures not
located in public
rights-of-way, on
existing structures
located in the BPA
trail, and on
existing structures
in appropriate
public rights-of-
way. Refer to
FWRC 19.255.020
for development
standards
applicable to
allowed types of
PWSFs.
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other

Chapter 19.55 FWRC, information about
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, parking and
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. Chapter 19.130
FWRC.
For details of what

may exceed this
height limit, see
FWRC 19.110.050
et seq.
For details
regarding required
yards, see FWRC
19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. No. 09-633, 17, 11-17-09; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 00-363, 9, 1-4-00; Ord. No.
97-300, 3, 9-16-97. Code 2001 22-802.)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Churches and other Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. 1 for 1. The subject property may contain a
place of religious II, or with See notes 1 5 above each 5 rectory or similar dwelling unit for use
worship SEPA, and 9 average seats or by the religious leader of the
Process building 10 lineal congregation. If this is a detached
III elevation, ft. of dwelling unit, its setbacks are 20 ft.
but no bench front and five ft. side and rear.
taller than seating 2. If any portion of the principal
55 ft. structure on the subject property is
located adjacent to a residential zone,
Sees then that portion of the structure shall
notes 2, not exceed 30 ft. above average
and 4 6 building elevation and the structure
shall be set back a minimum of 30 ft.
from the property line of the residential
zone. Architectural extensions of flat
rooflines such as parapets and
articulated cornices may exceed the 30
ft. height limit by three ft.
3. When located adjacent to a
residential zone, parking may not be
located within 15 ft. of the residential
zone property line.
4. Maximum height of any portion of the
principal structure may be increased to
40 ft. if all of the following are met:
a. The additional height is
necessary to accommodate the
particular use conducted in the
building.
b. Each required yard abutting the
structure is increased one ft. for each

one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft.
above average building elevation.
c. An increase in height shall not
block views designated by the
comprehensive plan.
5. Maximum height of the sanctuary or
principal worship area may be
increased to 55 ft., if all of the following
criteria are met:
a. Each required yard abutting the
b. An increase in height shall not
comprehensive plan.
6. Religious symbols and icons for
churches and other religious institutions
may exceed the highest point of the
underlying roof on which it is mounted
by an additional 15 ft.; provided, that
such symbol is a minor architectural
accent and only one such symbol is
permitted on the principal structure for
this use and that the maximum height
of the structure or icon does not exceed
55 feet above average building
elevation.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.

11. Refer to FWRC 19.265.010 et seq.
to determine what other provisions of
this chapter may apply to the subject
property.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
(Ord. No. 12-735, 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-604, 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09.)

USE ZONE CHART
Minimums Maximums
Required Yards
Required Required
Review Lot Lot Height of Parking
USE REGULATIONS Side
Process Size Front Rear Coverage Structure Spaces SPECIAL
(each)
REGULATIONS AND
NOTES
Community gardens, Process I None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. No max. lot 35 ft. Determined 1. Fertilizer,
urban farms, and for See note 5 coverage is above on a case- pesticides, and other
farm stands community established. average by-case chemicals used must
gardens, The building basis be typical of that
urban buildable elevation intended for growing
Cottage food farms, and area will be edibles in populated
operations farm determined areas.
stands by other site 2. Only mechanical
development equipment designed
None for requirements for use in populated
cottage urban areas may be

food used.
operations 3. For provisions that
relate to on-site sales
of plants and food
products produced on
site see Chapter
19.262 FWRC.
4. Refer to Chapter
19.265 FWRC to
provisions of this
chapter may apply to
5. Refer to Chapter
19.125 FWRC,
Outdoors, Yards, and
Landscaping, for
appropriate
requirements.
a. Community
garden/urban farm
planting areas,
including raised
beds, may be
located within
required yards and
perimeter
landscaping areas
when the intent of
Chapter 19.125
FWRC is met.
b. This use is
exempt from the
requirements of
FWRC 19.125.060
except in cases
where the director
may find that
landscaping
prescribed under
this section is
necessary related to
some component of
the use other than
planting areas.
6. For provisions that
relate to keeping of
animals, see Chapter
19.260 FWRC.
7. For sign
requirements that
see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
8. See Chapter 19.262
FWRC for full range of
development
regulations applicable
to urban agriculture. If
provisions of this use
zone chart conflict with
provisions of Chapter
19.262 FWRC, the
19.262 FWRC shall
control.

Chapter 19.65 FWRC, Chapter 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what

may exceed this height
limit, see FWRC
19.110.050 et seq.
required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
(Ord. No. 13-754, 15, 12-3-13.)
1
Cross references: Increases to single-story construction limits city center core and frame, FWRC
19.110.080; structured parking in the city center core and frame, FWRC 19.130.150; city center
frame, Chapter 19.230 FWRC.
Federal Way Revised Code Chapter 19.230 CITY CENTER FRAME (CC-F)1 Page 48 of 105
Chapter 19.230
CITY CENTER FRAME (CC-F)1
Sections:
19.230.030 Entertainment, etc.
19.230.040 Vehicle service station.
19.230.050 Hotel, convention and trade centers.
19.230.070 Group homes.
19.230.080 Social service transitional housing.
19.230.100 Hospitals Convalescent centers Nursing homes.
The following uses shall be permitted in the city center frame (CC-F) zone subject to the regulations
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Office use, medical Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. 1 for 1. The city may, using process III,
and dental office II See notes 1, 2, above each 300 modify required yard, height, landscape
and 5 average sq. ft. of and buffer and other site design and
Possible building gross dimensional requirements for a
Process elevation floor area proposed development that meets the
III following criteria:
See notes See note a. The proposed development will
See note 1 and 5 14 be consistent with the adopted
1 comprehensive plan policies for this
zone; and
b. The proposed development will
be consistent with applicable design
guidelines; and
c. The streets, utilities, and other
development.
amenities, public on-site open space, or
other architectural element(s) or
only if:
dependent on this allowed use;
purchasers; and
4. The following regulations apply to
veterinary office only:
a. May only treat small animals on
the subject property;
b. May not include outside runs or

other outside facilities for the
animals;
c. The site must be designed so
that noise from this use will not be
audible off the subject property based
on a certificate to this effect signed
by an acoustical engineer and filed
with the development permit
applications.
5. Structures on property that adjoins a
residential zone shall be set back a
minimum of 20 ft. from the property line
adjacent to the residential zone. The
height of structures shall not exceed 30
ft. above average building elevation
when located between 20 ft. and 40 ft.
from the adjacent residentially zoned
property line, and shall not exceed 40
from such property line.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.230.010 Office use. (Continued)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Minimums
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure

development requirements, i.e., required
buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface
FWRC.
FWRC.
month period.

19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.50), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-803.)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Retail establishment Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. 1 for 1. The city may, using process III,
selling groceries, II See notes 1, 2, above each 300 modify required yard, height, landscape
produce and related Possible and 6 average sq. ft. of and buffer and other site design and
items; drugs and Process building gross dimensional requirements for a
personal care III elevation floor area proposed development that meets the
products; books; following criteria:
liquor; hardware, See note See notes See note a. The proposed development will
garden, home 1 1 and 6 18 be consistent with the adopted
electronics, sporting comprehensive plan policies for this

goods; and related zone; and
items; or works of art b. The proposed development will
(excluding bulk retail) be consistent with applicable design
guidelines; and
Retail variety, c. The streets, utilities and other
speciality, or infrastructure in the area are
department stores adequate to support the proposed
development.
amenities, public on-site open space,
or other architectural element(s) or
only if:
clearly ancillary to an allowed use
dependent on this allowed use;
purchasers; and
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Retail establishment 4. Retail establishments providing
providing banking and vehicle or boat sales, service or repair
related financial and retail establishments providing
services public mini-warehouse or storage
facilities are not permitted in this zone.
Retail establishment 5. Access to and from drive-through
providing laundry, dry facilities must be approved by the
cleaning, beauty and public works department. Drive-
barber, video rental through facilities must be designed so
or shoe repair that vehicles will not block traffic in the
services street while waiting in line and will not
unreasonably interfere with on-site
traffic flow.
minimum of 20 ft. from the property
line adjacent to the residential zone.
The height of structures shall not
exceed 30 ft. above average building
elevation when located between 20 ft.
and 40 ft. from the adjacent
residentially zoned property line, and

shall not exceed 40 ft. above average
building elevation when located
between 40 ft. and 100 ft. from such
property line.
7. Outdoor use, activity and storage is
regulated by FWRC 19.125.170.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
13. Limited manufacturing services and
other retail uses not specifically listed
in this zone may be approved by the
director of community development
services if the proposed use is
determined to be consistent with
adopted comprehensive plan policies
for this zone.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

seq.
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Retail establishments 14. Secondhand merchandise sales are
providing limited not permitted as principal or accessory
medical uses in this zone as of February 7,
manufacturing 2006. Any such preexisting use shall
services such as not resume activity if said use ceased
dental labs, for the consecutive 12-month period
prosthetics labs, immediately preceding February 7,
optical services, on a 2006. Any such use existing on
case-by-case basis February 7, 2006, shall be discontinued
at such time as the use ceases for any
Printing and one consecutive 12-month period.
duplicating services 15. Single-story buildings may not
Other retail not 16,000 gross sq. ft. unless approved
specifically listed in under the provisions of FWRC
this zone 19.110.080, or approved by the director
See notes 13 and 14 structures, lobbies, seating or dining
12-month period.

19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
90. Code 2001 22-804.)
19.230.030 Entertainment, etc.
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Retail establishment Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 60 ft. 1 for each 1. The city may, using process III,
providing II See notes 1, 2 above 100 sq. ft. modify required yard, height,
entertainment, Possible and 4 average of gross landscape and buffer and other site
recreational or Process building floor area design and dimensional requirements

cultural services or III elevation for a proposed development that
activities Health meets the following criteria:
See note See notes club: 1 for a. The proposed development
Private club or lodge 1 1 and 4 each 100 will be consistent with the adopted
sq. ft. of comprehensive plan policies for
Health club gross floor this zone; and
area: 1 for b. The proposed development
Restaurant or tavern each 500 will be consistent with applicable
sq. ft. of design guidelines; and
Fast food restaurant sport court c. The streets, utilities and other
and pool infrastructure in the area are
See note 10 adequate to support the proposed
Fast food development.
restaurant: 2. No more than a five-foot building
1 for each setback is allowed adjacent to
80 sq. ft. principal pedestrian right(s)-of-way,
of gross as determined by the director,
floor area unless: it is precluded by existing site
See note topography, or other site constraints,
15 as determined by the director; or to
3. Access to and from drive-through
facilities must be approved by the
public works department; drive-
through facilities must be designed
so that vehicles will not block traffic
in the street while waiting in line and
will not unreasonably interfere with
on-site traffic flow.
4. Structures on property that adjoins
a residential zone shall be set back a

elevation when located between 20 ft.
and 40 ft. from the adjacent
shall not exceed 40 ft. above average
building elevation when located
between 40 ft. and 100 ft. from such
property line.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
10. Gambling uses are not permitted
as principal or accessory uses in this
zone as of February 7, 2006. Any
such preexisting use shall not
resume activity if said use ceased for
the consecutive 12-month period
February 7, 2006, shall be
ceases for any consecutive 12-month
period.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.230.030 Entertainment, etc. (Continued)
USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
11. Spas and water parks are not
permitted as a principal use in this
zone. Hotels, health clubs and similar
uses may include accessory spas not
exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. in size.
19.110.080, or approved by the
director for minor additions such as
entry structures, lobbies, seating or
dining areas, bay windows, and
similar features; provided, that such
12-month period.
13. No more than 16,000 sq. ft. of
new single-story construction may
occur on a subject property,
excluding increases approved under

the provisions of FWRC 19.110.080
and minor additions approved by the
director under note 12.
below it and contains a principal
use(s) permitted in this zone.
19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93;
Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.15), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-805.)
19.230.040 Vehicle service station.

USE ZONE CHART
Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Vehicle service Process 22,500 40 ft. 15 ft. 15 35 ft. 1 for 1. The city may, using process III,
station or II ft. above each 300 modify required yard, height,

car wash Possible See notes 1, 6 average sq. ft. of landscape and buffer and other site
Process and 10 building gross design and dimensional requirements
III elevation floor for a proposed development that
area, meets the following criteria:
See note See notes excluding a. The proposed development
1 1 and 6 areas will be consistent with the adopted
under comprehensive plan policies for
pump this zone; and
island b. The proposed development
canopies will be consistent with applicable
c. The street utilities and other
development.
2. This use may not include any of
the following:
a. Vehicle or boat collision
repair;
b. Vehicle chassis repair;
c. Vehicle or boat painting.
3. Gas pump islands may extend 25
ft. into the required front yard.
Canopies and covers over gas pump
islands may not be closer than 25 ft.
to any property line. Outdoor parking
and service areas may not be closer
than 10 ft. to any property line. If gas
pump island is on the side or rear
and station includes mini-mart,
setback is zero ft. for front yard.
4. All service and repair activities,
other than those service activities
that typically take place at gas pump
islands, must take place within an
enclosed building.
5. May not be more than two vehicle
service stations at any intersection.
6. Structures on property that adjoins
a residential zone shall be set back a

elevation when located between 20
ft. and 40 ft. from the adjacent
shall not exceed 40 ft. above
average building elevation when
located between 40 ft. and 100 ft.
7. Outdoor use, activity and storage
is regulated by FWRC 19.125.170.
etc.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
19.230.040 Vehicle service station. (Continued)
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19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
12-month period.
below it and contains a principal
use(s) permitted in this zone.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

seq.
Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 22-807.)
19.230.050 Hotel, convention and trade centers.
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NOTES
Hotel, motel, Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 65 ft. 1 for each 1. The city may, using process III,
convention, II See notes 1, 2, above guest room modify required yard, height,
performing arts, Possible and 4 average landscape and buffer and other site
conference, and trade Process building Facilities design and dimensional
centers III elevation with no requirements for a proposed
guest development that meets the following
See note See notes rooms: criteria:
1 1 and 4 Determined a. The proposed development
on a case- will be consistent with the adopted
by-case comprehensive plan policies for
basis this zone; and
See notes will be consistent with applicable
3 and 13 design guidelines; and
c. The street utilities and other
development.

unless: it is precluded by existing
site improvements, easements,
Chapter 19.115 FWRC. The
minimum building setback along all
other property lines is the same as
the perimeter buffer as required by
3. If this use includes accessory
meeting, convention or other
facilities that will be used by persons
other than overnight guests at the
hotel or motel, the city may require
additional parking on a case-by-case
basis, based on the extent and
nature of these accessory facilities.
4. Structures on property that
adjoins a residential zone shall be
set back a minimum of 20 ft. from
the property line adjacent to the
residential zone. The height of
structures shall not exceed 30 ft.
above average building elevation
when located between 20 ft. and 40
ft. from the adjacent residentially
zoned property line, and shall not
ft. and 100 ft. from such property
line.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
et seq.
19.230.050 Hotel, convention and trade centers. (Continued)
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12-month period.
director under note 10, above.
subject to notes 10 and 11, above;
provided, that each floor contains at
least 75 percent of the gross sq. ft. of
the floor below it and contains a
principal use(s) permitted in this
zone.
19.130.020(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.25), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-808.)

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NOTES
Multifamily dwelling Process None Multifamily 70 ft. Multifamily 1. The city may, using process III,
units (stacked II dwelling units, or dwelling modify required height, yard,
dwelling units) Possible senior housing, or 85 ft. units: 1 per landscape and other site design and
Process special needs unit if dimensional requirements for a
Senior citizen or III housing: See notes underground proposed development that meets
special needs Same as these 1, 5 and 6 or in the following criteria:
housing (stacked See note requirements for structured a. The proposed development
dwelling units) 1 ground floor use parking or will be consistent with the adopted
Stand-alone 1.7 per unit comprehensive plan policies for
senior citizen or if structured this zone; and
special needs parking b. The proposed development
housing: will be consistent with applicable
20 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. See notes design guidelines; and

21 23 c. The street utilities and other
See notes 1, 6,
10, and 12
Senior adequate to support the proposed
citizen development.
housing: 1 2. All buildings, except for related
for each unit parking structures up to 65 ft. in
height (six stories), must be
Special gabled with pitched roofs, unless
needs the building is taller than 35 ft.
housing: (three stories) with a rooftop that
0.5 for each contributes to the multifamily open
unit space requirements.
3. Multi-unit housing and
accessory living facilities may be
located on the ground floor of a
structure only as follows: (a)
ground level space that spans at
least 60 percent of the total length
of the principal commercial facade
of all buildings, as determined by

the director, is occupied with one
or more other use(s) allowed in
this zone; and (b) ground level
space of all buildings that span at
least 40 percent of the length of
any other street-facing facades is
occupied with one or more other
use(s) allowed in this zone; and
(c) all ground level nonresidential
space(s) have a minimum floor-to-
ceiling height of 13 ft. and an
average depth of 30 ft., but in no
case less than 15 ft.
4. Commercial uses allowed in
this zone may be permitted on the
ground floor of stacked senior
citizen or special needs housing
with a minimum floor-to-ceiling
height of 13 ft.
5. Building height may be
increased from the permitted
outright height of 70 ft. to 85 ft. in
exchange for providing publicly
visible streetscape amenities, as
defined in FWRC 19.05.190, along
the right-of-way; the siting and
design of which shall be approved
by the director.
adjoins a single-family residential
zone shall be set back a minimum
of 20 ft. from the property line
adjacent to the single-family
when located within 100 ft. from
such property line.
7. The subject property must
provide usable open space in a
total amount equal to at least 100
sq. ft. per dwelling unit and may
include private spaces such as

yards, patios, and balconies, as
well as common open spaces
such as plazas, playgrounds,
recreation rooms, rooftop
terraces, p-patches, pools, active
lobbies, and atriums. A minimum
of 25 percent of the usable open
space provided must be common
open space. All eligible usable
open space shall also meet the
requirements specified in FWRC
19.115.115. A fee-in-lieu option is
available for up to 50 percent of
the usable open space as
specified in FWRC 19.115.115.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
et seq.
19.230.060 Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs housing. (Continued)
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8. Any common open space

requirements for senior housing or
special needs housing may be
reduced at the discretion of the

director, if an open space study
documents that less common open
space will be adequate to serve the
needs of the residents.
development requirements, e.g., buffers,
parking lot landscaping, surface water
facilities, among others.
10. No setback is required adjacent to
rights-of-way for senior citizen and
special needs housing, when publicly
visible streetscape amenities, as
defined in FWRC 19.05.190, are located
along the right-of-way, the siting and
design of which shall be approved by
the director.
19.115 FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC,
Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for
appropriate requirements.
regulations regarding accessory uses,
buildings and structures. Accessory
dwelling units are not permitted.
regulations regarding home occupations.
16. For affordable housing requirements,
see FWRC 19.110.010.
17. For provisions that relate to the
keeping of animals, see FWRC
19.260.010 et seq.

month period.
approved by the director under note 18,
above.
subject to notes 18 and 19, above;
least 75 percent of the gross sq. ft. of
the floor below it and contains a
principal use(s) permitted in this zone.
21. Parking may be provided
underground or above ground in
structured parking or may be permitted
as surface parking.
22. Dwelling unit parking stalls are in
addition to required parking for all
nonresidential ground floor uses.
19.130.020(3) (a), (b), (c), and (d).
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.
Ord. No. 07-554, 5(Exh. A(19)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 02-424, 3, 9-17-
02; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93;
Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.55), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-809.)
19.230.070 Group homes.

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Group homes type II Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. Determined 1. The city will determine the
IV See notes 12 and above on a case- maximum number of residents and
15 average by-case the number of dwelling units or
building basis occupancy rooms or suites
elevation permitted in the proposed
development based on the following
See note criteria:
12 a. The specific nature of the
occupancy and the persons that
will be housed in the proposed
development.
b. The size of the dwelling units
or occupancy rooms or suites and
the specific configuration of the
facilities within these units, rooms,
or suites.
c. The impacts on nearby
residential uses of the proposed
development.
d. The architecture, site design,
and other design features of the
proposed development.
2. a. Except as specified in
subsection (2)(b) of this section,
the facility must be:
(1) Distanced at least 1,000
ft. from any school, park,

church, playground, or day care
center; measured by following a
straight line, without regard to
intervening buildings, from the
nearest point of the parcel or
property or land use district
boundary line from which the
proposed use is to be
separated.
(2) Distanced at least 1,000
ft. from any other group home
type II, group home type III, or
social service transitional
housing, as defined by this title;
and as measured by the same
method as the separation
requirement described herein.
b. The city may, using the
specified review process, approve
this use regardless of its proximity
to the uses specified in subsection
(2)(a) of this section, based on the
following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the
topography or physical features
of the area would result in
effective separation between
existing uses and the proposed
development.
(2) The compatibility of the
proposed use with nearby uses.
(3) The lack of availability of
alternative locations for the
proposed use based on the
separation requirements.
(4) The extent to which the
proposal is consistent with the
public health, safety, and
welfare.
3. The facility and program must
secure and maintain all licenses
and/or approvals as required by the
state, including verification from the

Department of Juvenile Justice,
which shall be reviewed by the
police department, that the proposed
facility meets state standards for
such facilities and that the facility
will meet state laws and
requirements.
etc.
5. The program must be operated
under the authority of a reputable
governing board, social service,
government agency, or proprietor, to
whom staff are responsible and who
will be available to city officials, if
necessary, to resolve concerns
pertaining to the facility.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
et seq.
19.230.070 Group homes. (Continued)
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6. The facility will have staffing,
supervision, and security
arrangements appropriate to the
number of clients and to its hours of
operation.
7. The subject property must be
situated in close proximity to, and
have convenient access to, public
transportation, shopping, health care
providers, and other services and
facilities frequently utilized by the
residents of the property.
8. Floor area requirements,
minimum sleeping areas, and
bathroom facilities will be
determined on a case-by-case
basis.
9. The facility will not create
unreasonable impacts on traffic,
public utilities and services or on
nearby residences.
10. The facility has adequate off-
street parking and the appearance
conforms with the character of
surrounding uses.
11. The facility is in compliance with
applicable health, fire, building, and
safety requirements.

line.
etc.
15. For landscaping requirements
FWRC.
property.
addition(s) shall not exceed 1,000
sq. ft. per building in any one

subject to notes 18 and 19;
least 75 percent of the gross sq. ft.
of the floor below it and contains a
zone.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
et seq.
Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 22-810.)
19.230.080 Social service transitional housing.

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NOTES
Social services Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. Determined 1. The city may permit these uses
transitional housing III See notes 5 and 8 above on a case- only if:
average by-case a. A stand-alone facility is
Permitted outright building basis distanced at least 1,000 ft. from
where the total elevation any other stand-alone facility
number of residents under this classification.
does not exceed the See note b. The facility and program
maximum number 5 secures and maintains all

allowed under the licenses and/or approvals as
definition of family. required by the state.
See FWRC c. The subject property is
19.105.060. situated in close proximity to,
and has convenient access to,
public transportation, shopping,
health care providers, and other
services and facilities frequently
utilized by the residents of the
property.
d. The program will be
operated under the authority of a
reputable governing board,
social service, government
agency, or proprietor, to whom
staff are responsible and who
will be available to city officials,
if necessary, to resolve
concerns pertaining to the
facility.
e. The facility will have
staffing, supervision, and
security arrangements
appropriate to the number of
clients and to its hours of
operation.
f. The facility will not create
unreasonable impacts on traffic,
public utilities and services or
on nearby residences.
g. The facility has adequate
off-street parking and the
appearance conforms with the
character of surrounding uses.
h. The facility is in
compliance with applicable
health, fire, building, and safety
requirements.
i. The facility will operate
under a written management
plan, approved by the governing
agency, board, or official, which
must meet administrative

standards, specifications, and
requirements, which shall be
adopted by the director of
community development
services, and which shall be on
file in the city clerks office, and
which shall be followed and have
the full force and effect as if it
were set forth in full in this
chapter.
2. The city will determine the
maximum number of residents and
the number of dwelling units or
occupancy rooms or suites
permitted in a stand-alone
development based on the
following criteria:
a. The specific nature of the
occupancy and the persons that
will be housed in the proposed
development.
b. The size of the dwelling
units or occupancy rooms or
suites and the specific
configuration of the facilities
within these units, rooms, or
suites.
c. The impacts on nearby
residential uses of the proposed
development.
d. The architecture, site
design, and other design
features of the proposed
development.
(Continued)
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
For details of what may exceed

this height limit, see FWRC
19.110.050 et seq.
For details regarding required
yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
19.230.080 Social service transitional housing. (Continued)
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3. A minimum of one unit and no
more than five percent of the total
dwelling units in a mixed-use
development may be social
services transitional housing.
4. Floor area requirements,
minimum sleeping areas, and
bathroom facilities will be
determined on a case-by-case
basis.
line.

etc.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
16,000 gross sq. ft., unless
FWRC 19.110.080, or approved by
the director for minor additions such
as entry structures, lobbies, seating
or dining areas, bay windows, and
addition(s) shall not exceed 1,000
sq. ft. per building in any one
subject to notes 11 and 12;
least 75 percent of the gross sq. ft.
of the floor below it and contains a

zone.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
et seq.
Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 22-811.)
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USE REGULATIONS Side Structure Parking Spaces
Process Size Front Rear SPECIAL
(each)
REGULATIONS AND
NOTES
Schools, business or Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 55 ft. High school: 1 for each 1. The city may, using
vocational school II See notes 1, 3, 7 above employee and 1 for each process III, modify
Possible and 10 average 10 students required yard, height,
Day care facility, Process building landscape and buffer
commercial III elevation Elementary/Middle: 1 for and other site design
for gyms each employee and dimensional
See note if located requirements for a
1 100 ft. or Business/Vocational/Trade: proposed development
more from 1 for each employee and that meets the
an 0.5 for each student following criteria:
adjacent a. The proposed
residential Day care: 1 for each 300 development will be
zone sq. ft. of gross floor area consistent with the

adopted
35 ft. comprehensive plan
above policies for this
average zone;
building b. The proposed
elevation development will be
for all consistent with
other applicable design
structures guidelines; and
c. The streets,
See notes utilities and other
1, 2 and 7 infrastructure in the
area are adequate to
support the proposed
development.
2. For any structure,
any increase in height
above the maximum
allowed shall not block
views designated by
the comprehensive
plan.
must contain an
outdoor play area with
at least 75 sq. ft. for
each child using the
area at any one time.
This play area must be
completely enclosed
by a solid fence or
other screen at least
six ft. in height. Play
equipment and
structured play areas
must be set back at
least five ft. from each
property line.
may include accessory
living facilities as
defined by FWRC
19.05.010.
and schools must
comply with the
requirements of the
State Department of
Social and Health
Services and/or the
State Superintendent of
Public Instruction.
6. All activities
pertaining to schools,
business or vocational
schools, such as auto
repair or other uses
that may impact
adjacent properties,
must take place within
an enclosed building.
7. Structures on
property that adjoins a
residential zone shall
be set back a minimum
of 20 ft. from the
property line adjacent
to the residential zone.
The height of
structures shall not
exceed 30 ft. above
average building
elevation when located
between 20 ft. and 40
ft. from the adjacent
residentially zoned
property line, and shall
not exceed 40 ft. above
average building
between 40 ft. and 100
ft. from such property
line.
8. No maximum lot
coverage is
established. Instead,
the buildable area will
be determined by other
site development
requirements, i.e.,
required buffers,
parking lot
landscaping, surface
9. For community
design guidelines that
see Chapter 19.115
FWRC.
10. For landscaping
requirements that
see Chapter 19.125
FWRC.
11. For sign
requirements that
see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
12. Refer to Chapter
19.265 FWRC to
provisions of this title
may apply to the
subject property.
13. Schools may locate
containers on site for
the storage of
emergency
preparedness supplies
as an accessory use.
Containers may not be
located in any required
yard. Landscaping may
be required by the
director of community
development services
to screen the
installation if the
proposed location will
be visible from a public
right-of-way and/or
neighboring properties.
Siting is subject to
review and approval
under process I,
directors approval,
unless proposed as a
component of another
project; in which case
the siting of the
container will be
reviewed as part of the
overall development
proposal and subject to
the underlying review
process.
14. Site design,
including the location
of parking and
passenger loading
areas, shall be
designed to reduce
impacts on nearby
residential areas.


exceed this height
limit, see FWRC
19.110.050 et seq.
required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
(Ord. No. 12-735, 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-605, 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 09-604,
3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 08-585, 3(Exh. A), 11-4-08; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 01-
399, 3, 8-7-01; Ord. No. 01-385, 3, 4-3-01; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-
96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.70), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-812.)
19.230.100 Hospitals Convalescent centers Nursing homes.

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USE REGULATIONS Process Size Front Rear
(each) SPECIAL REGULATIONS
AND NOTES
Hospital facilities, Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. Hospital (primary 1. The city may, using
convalescent centers II See notes 1, 2 above care): 1 for each 3 process III, modify
or nursing homes Possible and 5 average beds, plus 1 for each required yard, height,
Process building staff doctor, plus 1 for landscape and buffer and
III elevation each 3 employees other site design and
dimensional requirements
See note See notes Convalescent/Nursing for a proposed
1 1 and 2 homes: 1 for each 3 development that meets
beds and 1 for each 2 the following criteria:
employees a. The proposed
development will be
consistent with the
adopted comprehensive
plan policies for this
zone;
b. The proposed
development will be
consistent with
applicable design
guidelines; and
c. The streets, utilities
and other infrastructure
in the area are adequate
to support the proposed
development.
2. Structures on property
that adjoins a residential
zone shall be set back a
minimum of 20 ft. from the
property line adjacent to
the residential zone. The
height of structures shall
not exceed 30 ft. above
average building elevation
when located between 20
ft. and 40 ft. from the
adjacent residentially
zoned property line, and
shall not exceed 40 ft.
above average building
between 40 ft. and 100 ft.
3. No maximum lot
coverage is established.
Instead, the buildable area
will be determined by other
site development
requirements, i.e., required
buffers, parking lot
facilities, etc.
4. For community design
guidelines that apply to the
project, see Chapter
19.115 FWRC.
5. For landscaping
requirements that apply to
the project, see Chapter
19.125 FWRC.
6. For sign requirements
that apply to the project,
see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
7. Refer to Chapter 19.265
FWRC to determine what
other provisions of this title
may apply to the subject
property.
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information about
Chapter 19.55 FWRC, parking and parking areas,
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, see Chapter 19.130

exceed this height limit,
see FWRC 19.110.050 et
seq.
required yards, see FWRC
19.125.160 et seq.
90. Code 2001 22-813.)
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Above-grade Process None 20 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 35 ft. None 1. Structures on property that adjoins
structured parking III See notes 1 and 3 a residential zone shall be set back a
facilities See note minimum of 20 ft. from the property
1 line adjacent to the residential zone.
ft. and 40 ft. from the adjacent
shall not exceed 40 ft. above
average building elevation when

located between 40 ft. and 100 ft.
etc.
3. The city may require additional
landscaping or buffers on a case-by-
case basis.
19.115 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
90. Code 2001 22-814.)
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Government facility Process None Government 35 ft. Government 1. The city may, using process III,
II facilities: above facility: modify required yard, height,
Public parks 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. average Determined landscape and buffer and other site
Possible Public parks: building on a case- design and dimensional
Public transit shelter Process Determined on a elevation by-case requirements for a proposed
III case-by-case basis development that meets the following
basis See notes criteria:

See note 1, 3 and 9 Public a. The proposed development
Public transit
1 parks: will be consistent with the adopted
shelter:
Determined comprehensive plan policies for
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
Transit by the this zone; and
shelter: See notes 1, 3 parks b. The proposed development
Process I and 6 director will be consistent with applicable
Public c. The streets, utilities and
transit other infrastructure in the area are
shelter: adequate to support the proposed
None development.
2. Proposed parks must be
consistent with the citys adopted
comprehensive park plan.
line.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
FWRC.
property.
9. Minor and supporting structures
constructed as a functional
requirement of public parks may
exceed the applicable height
limitation; provided, that the director
of community development services
determines that such structures will
not significantly impact adjacent
properties.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
et seq.
7-06; Ord. No. 01-390, 3, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, 5, 7-2-96; Ord.
No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.92), 2-27-90. Code 2001 22-815.)
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Public utility Process None 20 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. Determined 1. The city may, using process III,
II See notes 1, 4 above on a case- modify required yard, height, lot
Possible and 6 average by-case coverage, and other site design and
Process building basis dimensional requirements for a
III elevation proposed development that meets the
following criteria:
See note See notes a. The proposed development will
1 1 and 4 be consistent with the adopted
comprehensive plan policies for this
zone; and
b. The proposed development will
be consistent with the applicable
c. The streets, utilities and other
development.
2. If determined necessary to mitigate
visual and noise impacts to
surrounding properties the city may
require additional landscaping or
buffers on a case-by-case basis.
minimum of 20 ft. from the property line
adjacent to the residential zone. The
height of structures shall not exceed 30

from the adjacent residentially zoned
property line, and shall not exceed 40
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
(Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 97-291, 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-271, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 96-270,
5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, 2(50.90), 2-27-90. Code 2001
22-816.)

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Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Maximum
Review Lot Landscaping Signs Parking
USE REGULATIONS Side Height
Process Size Front Rear Spaces SPECIAL
(each)
REGULATIONS
AND NOTES
Personal wireless See note None See notes 1 and 4 Refer to See note 4 Not N/A 1. For setbacks,
service facility 2 FWRC allowed see FWRC
19.255.020 on a 19.255.020(5)(b).
See note 5 for for PWSF 2. Subject to
allowed types of maximum meeting all
PWSFs heights for applicable
allowed development
types of standards, the
PWSFs review process
used shall be
See note 3 process I, except
for the following
proposals:
a. Process III
for the following
proposals:
(1) The
PWSF is a new
freestanding
PWSF; or
(2) If the
PWSF is a
lattice tower
accommodating
four or more
providers.
3. Maximum
allowed height for a
new freestanding
PWSF shall be the
minimum necessary
to provide the
service up to 100
ft., plus any height
granted under
FWRC 19.110.060.
A PWSF shall be
allowed up to 120 ft.
if there are two or
more providers;
except that a lattice
tower of between
120 ft. and 150 ft.
will be allowed
under a combined
application of four
or more providers.
4. All PWSFs shall
be landscaped and
screened in
accordance with
Chapter 19.125
FWRC and the
provisions of the
PWSF development
regulations. At a
minimum, a five-ft.
type III landscaping
area shall be
required around the
facility, unless the
community
development
services director
determines that the
facility is
adequately
screened.
5. New freestanding
PWSFs are allowed
subject to height
limits and
collocation
provisions. PWSFs
are allowed on
existing towers, on
private buildings
and structures, on
publicly used
structures not
located in public
rights-of-way, on
existing structures
located in the BPA
trail, and on existing
structures in
appropriate public
rights-of-way. Refer
to FWRC
19.255.020 for
development
standards
applicable to
allowed types of
PWSFs.
Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other

Chapter 19.55 FWRC, information about
Chapter 19.60 FWRC, parking and parking
Chapter 19.65 FWRC, areas, see Chapter
Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively. 19.130 FWRC.
For details of what

may exceed this
height limit, see
FWRC 19.110.050
et seq.
For details
regarding required
yards, see FWRC
19.125.160 et seq.
(Ord. No. 09-633, 18, 11-17-09; Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06; Ord. No. 00-363, 10, 1-4-00; Ord.
No. 97-300, 3, 9-16-97. Code 2001 22-817.)
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Minimums
Required Yards
Required Required
Height of
Review Lot Parking
Side Structure
NOTES
Churches or other Process None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 35 ft. 1 for 1. The subject property may contain a
place of religious II, or with See notes 1 5 above each 5 rectory or similar dwelling unit for use
worship SEPA, and 9 average seats or by the religious leader of the
Process building 10 lineal congregation. If this is a detached
III elevation, ft. of dwelling unit, its setbacks are 20 ft.
but no bench front and five ft. side and rear.
taller than seating 2. If any portion of the principal
55 ft. structure on the subject property is
located adjacent to a residential zone,
Sees then that portion of the structure shall
notes 2, not exceed 30 ft. above average
and 4 6 building elevation and the structure
shall be set back a minimum of 30 ft.
from the property line of the residential
zone. Architectural extensions of flat
rooflines such as parapets and
articulated cornices may exceed the 30
ft. height limit by three ft.
3. When located adjacent to a
residential zone, parking may not be
located within 15 ft. of the residential
zone property line.
4. Maximum height of any portion of the
principal structure may be increased to
40 ft. if all of the following are met:
a. The additional height is
necessary to accommodate the
particular use conducted in the
building.
b. Each required yard abutting the

c. An increase in height shall not
comprehensive plan.
5. Maximum height of the sanctuary or
principal worship area may be
increased to 55 ft., if all of the following
criteria are met:
a. Each required yard abutting the
b. An increase in height shall not
comprehensive plan.
6. Religious symbols and icons for
churches and other religious institutions
may exceed the highest point of the
underlying roof on which it is mounted
by an additional 15 ft.; provided, that
such symbol is a minor architectural
accent and only one such symbol is
permitted on the principal structure for
this use and that the maximum height
of the structure or icon does not exceed
55 feet above average building
elevation.
etc.
19.115 FWRC.
19.125 FWRC.
11. Refer to FWRC 19.265.010 et seq.

to determine what other provisions of
this chapter may apply to the subject
property.
Chapter 19.65 FWRC,
seq.
(Ord. No. 12-735, 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-604, 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09.)
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Minimums Maximums
Required Yards
Required Required
Review Lot Lot Height of Parking
USE REGULATIONS Side
Process Size Front Rear Coverage Structure Spaces SPECIAL
(each)
REGULATIONS AND
NOTES
Community gardens, Process I None 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. No max. lot 35 ft. Determined 1. Fertilizer,
urban farms, and for See note 5 coverage is above on a case- pesticides, and other
farm stands community established. average by-case chemicals used must
gardens, The building basis be typical of that
urban buildable elevation intended for growing
Cottage food farms, and area will be edibles in populated
operations farm determined areas.
stands by other site 2. Only mechanical
development equipment designed
None for requirements for use in populated
cottage urban areas may be
food used.
operations 3. For provisions that
relate to on-site sales
of plants and food
products produced on
site see Chapter
19.262 FWRC.
4. Refer to Chapter
19.265 FWRC to
provisions of this
chapter may apply to
5. Refer to Chapter
19.125 FWRC,
Outdoors, Yards, and
Landscaping, for
appropriate
requirements.
a. Community
garden/urban farm
planting areas,
including raised
beds, may be
located within
required yards and
perimeter
landscaping areas
when the intent of
Chapter 19.125
FWRC is met.
b. This use is
exempt from the
requirements of
FWRC 19.125.060
except in cases
where the director
may find that
landscaping
prescribed under
this section is
necessary related to
some component of
the use other than

planting areas.
6. For provisions that
relate to keeping of
animals, see Chapter
19.260 FWRC.
7. For sign
requirements that
see Chapter 19.140
FWRC.
8. See Chapter 19.262
FWRC for full range of
development
regulations applicable
to urban agriculture. If
provisions of this use
zone chart conflict with
19.262 FWRC, the
19.262 FWRC shall
control.

For details of what

may exceed this height
limit, see FWRC
19.110.050 et seq.
required yards, see
FWRC 19.125.160 et
seq.
(Ord. No. 13-754, 16, 12-3-13.)
1
Cross references: Increases to single-story construction limits city center core and frame, FWRC
19.110.080; structured parking in the city center core and frame, FWRC 19.130.150; city center
core, Chapter 19.225 FWRC.

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225 CITY CENTER CORE (CC-C)1 Page 1 of 105

19.225.010 Office use.

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will be consistent with applicable

principal pedestrian right(s)-of-way,

19.225.010 Office use. (Continued)

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4. The following regulations apply to

b. May not include outside runs or

under the provisions of FWRC

19.225.020 Retail use.

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financial services. Access to and from

Chapter 19.55 FWRC, parking areas, see Chapter 19.130

19.225.020 Retail use. (Continued)

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services if the proposed use is

19.225.030 Retail shopping center, regional.

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adequate to support the proposed

Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

19.225.030 Retail shopping center, regional. (Continued)

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For details of what may exceed this

(Ord. No. 06-515, 3, 2-7-06. Code 2001 22-792.1.)

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See note of providing the on-site open space.

required buffers, parking lot

19.225.040 Entertainment. (Continued)

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zone as of February 7, 2006. Any such

Chapter 19.55 FWRC, parking areas, see Chapter 19.130

19.225.050 Hotel, convention or trade centers.

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discretion, based on factors such as

see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

19.225.050 Hotel, convention or trade centers. (Continued)

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under the provisions of FWRC

19.225.060 Parking garages.

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2. No maximum lot coverage is

19.225.070 Multifamily dwelling units, senior citizen, or special needs housing.

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20 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. See notes applicable design guidelines; and

face an arterial street with no

documents that less common open

19.225.070 Multi-unit housing. (Continued)

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10. No maximum lot coverage is

regulations regarding accessory uses,

arterials or pedestrian oriented

19.225.080 Hospital Convalescent centers Nursing homes.

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5. For sign requirements

For details of what may

19.225.090 Schools Day care facilities, commercial.

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time. This play area

Process I, II, III and IV are described in For other information

For details of what

19.225.090 Schools Day care facilities, commercial. (Continued)