In order to classify, segregate and regulate the uses of land, buildings and structures, the city is divided into the following use districts:
Abbreviation
District
Minimum Size Lot (sq. ft.)
RES
Resource protection
871,200
RP
Residential-protection
871,200
LDR-4
Low density residential
4,000
LDR-6
Low density residential
6,000
LDR-7.2
Low density residential
7,200
LDR-8.5
Low density residential
8,500
LDR-12
Low density residential
12,000
MDR
Medium-density multifamily residential
7,500
HDR
High-density multifamily residential
7,500
NC
Neighborhood commercial
15,000
TCP
Town Center Plan area
n/a
GC
General commercial
5,000
IC
Interchange commercial
5,000
M-1
Light manufacturing
10,000
M-2
Heavy manufacturing
6,000
(Ord. 1694 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1739 § 12, 1996; Ord. 2134 § 5, 2005; Ord. 2147 § 3, 2005; Ord. 2548 § 2, 2015; Ord. 2774 § 5, 2021)
All lands not classified or newly annexed lands, of the city not shown on the official zoning map, shall be zoned in conformity with the Sumner comprehensive plan, and subject to the applicable zoning district restrictions and regulations. Unclassified or newly annexed land which is shown as LDR-1 in the comprehensive plan shall be subject to the restrictions and regulations of the LDR-12 district, single-family residence, and unclassified or newly annexed land which is shown as LDR-2 in the Sumner comprehensive plan shall be subject to the restrictions and regulations of the LDR-8.5 district, single-family residence. Unclassified and newly annexed land which is shown as public and private facilities and utilities in the Sumner comprehensive plan shall be zoned consistent with surrounding properties, except that where a mix of districts exist, the property shall be zoned LDR-12. A revised zoning map showing the unclassified or newly annexed property shall be prepared for review and approval by the city council to confirm conformity of the zoning map with the Sumner comprehensive plan. Upon petition by property owners whose property is designated LDR-1, LDR-2, or public and private utilities and facilities, the planning commission may review the applied zoning district, and, if petitioned the planning commission may hold a public hearing to determine the best application of this title to the annexed territory pursuant to chapter 18.56 SMC.
(Ord. 1694 § 1, 1995)
A. 
The boundaries of the use districts are shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matters thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this title. The regulations of this title governing the uses of land, buildings and structures, the height of buildings and structures, the sizes of yards about buildings and structures and other matters set forth in this title are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and every district shown upon the zoning map.
B. 
The boundaries of the use district shall be determined and defined or redefined from time to time, by the adoption of district maps covering the city showing the geographical area and location of the district. Each district map shall be, upon its final adoption, a part of this title, and the map, all notations, references and other information shown shall be made a part of this title as though all matters and information set forth on the map were fully described herein.
C. 
The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the mayor, attested by the city clerk and shall bear the seal of the city of Sumner. The original of the official zoning map shall be retained in the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. 1694 § 1, 1995)
The boundaries between classifications of the official zoning maps shall be interpreted specifically as shown on the maps and associated ordinances. Should uncertainty remain in regards to the location or meaning of a boundary, the location or meaning shall be determined utilizing the following rules:
A. 
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, alleys, highways, waterways or railroad tracks, the actual centerline shall be construed to be the boundary.
B. 
Where district boundaries are indicated on such map as approximately following the lot or tract lines, the actual lot or tract lines shall be construed to be the boundary of such use district.
C. 
Where a district boundary on the official zoning map divides a tract in unsubdivided property, the location of the use district boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the official zoning map.
D. 
Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applying to the abutting property to which the vacated portion reverts shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.
E. 
In case uncertainty exists which cannot be determined by application of the foregoing rules, the hearing examiner shall determine the location of such use district boundaries pursuant to the provisions for code interpretations.
(Ord. 1694 § 1, 1995)
Except as provided in this title:
A. 
No building or structure shall be erected and no existing building or structure shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, structure or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than a use listed in this title as permitted in the use district in which such land, buildings, structure or premises is located.
B. 
No building or structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing building or structure be moved, reconstructed or structurally altered, to exceed in height the limit established by this title for the use district in which such building or structure is located.
C. 
No building or structure shall be erected, nor shall any building or structure be moved, altered, enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any building or structure be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity with the building site requirements and the area and yard regulations established by this title for the use district in which such building or structure is located.
D. 
No yard or other open spaces provided about any building or structure for the purpose of complying with the regulations of this title, shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure.
E. 
No building or structure shall be erected and no existing building or structure shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, structure or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner without prior approval of applicable permits.
(Ord. 1694 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1885 § 2, 1999)
A. 
Contract rezones designating a property with an "S," and rezones approved subject to conditions contained in an ordinance adopted by the Sumner city council shall be noted on the official zoning map with an "S."
B. 
The ordinances as specified in subsection A of this section shall remain in effect until the date specified in the rezone ordinance or development agreement. All contract and conditional rezones shall have an expiration date specified in the rezone or ordinance or development agreements. The expiration date shall not exceed five years from the date of the adoption of the rezone ordinance or the development agreement. If development consistent with the conditional or contract rezone does not occur within the five-year time period, the property shall be zoned in accordance with the Sumner comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 1694 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1885 § 3, 1999)