This article is intended to expand on the standards for detached residential building forms established in SMC § 16.12 as determined by the permitted residential uses in each zoning district.
(Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
The form-based standards in this article are aligned with the density and dimensional standards for each zoning district in SMC § 16.12. Detached residential building forms are permitted in the following zones: | |
A. | LDR |
B. | MDR |
C. | HDR |
D. | NC |
E. | UC |
F. | RO |
The following residential uses are permitted for applying detached building form standards provided the use is allowed in the underlying zone: | |
A. | Single-family detached dwellings; |
B. | Group homes; |
C. | Home occupations; |
D. | Guest houses; |
E. | Transitional housing; and |
F. | Permanent supportive housing |
Cottage housing is subject to the standards in SMC § 16.36.170 to 200. | |
(Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
A.
Lot, Building Setbacks, and Building Form (see diagram and table below).
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LDR | MDR | HDR | NC | UC | RO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lot and Building Placement | |||||||
A | Lot Area (min) | 8,600 sq. ft. | 4,500 sq. ft. | 3,000 sq. ft. per unit | 3,000 sq. ft. per unit | 2,500 sq. ft. per unit | n/a |
Setbacks | |||||||
B | Front Yard (min) | 20 ft | 20 ft | 15 ft | 15 ft | 15 ft | 20 ft |
C | Each Side (min) | 5 ft | 5 ft | 5 ft | 10 ft | IBC | 5 ft |
D | Rear Yard (min) | 15 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Coverage | |||||||
Lot Coverage (max) | 50% | 60% | 60% | 60% | 80% | 60% | |
Building Form | |||||||
E | Building Height (max) [stories/ft] | 30 ft | 30 ft | 30 ft | 30 ft | 3 stories/35 ft | 3 stories/ 30 ft |
(Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)