The purpose of this chapter is to encourage creative and superior site design in residential zones which also promotes the preservation of open space in such development by permitting greater flexibility in zoning requirements than is permitted by other chapters of this title, while ensuring compliance with the goals and policies of the Poulsbo comprehensive plan. Furthermore, it is the purpose of this chapter:
A. 
To implement the city’s comprehensive plan and the state of Washington’s Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW.
B. 
To allow flexibility in lot size and design for residential development, in order to enable development to attempt to achieve the zoned density.
C. 
To allow flexibility in residential design in order to result in creative site planning and superior residential and subdivision developments than generally found in conventional developments and subdivision regulations.
D. 
To preserve protected critical areas and their buffers as defined in the Poulsbo critical areas ordinance.
E. 
To provide open space, recreational opportunities and other benefit features for enjoyment of future occupants.
F. 
To encourage preservation of cultural, scenic or natural features.
G. 
To encourage a diversity of housing units and types within and between neighborhoods.
H. 
To provide for maximizing efficiency of street layout, utility networks, and other public improvements.
I. 
To preserve and retain areas of trees or groupings of trees.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.010; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
All planned residential development permits shall be processed as Type III applications according to the provisions of Title 19. The review authority shall have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, disapprove, or revoke planned residential developments, subject to the provisions of this chapter. All changes and/or expansions to existing planned residential developments prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title shall conform to all regulations pertaining to planned residential developments.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.020; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
Any use consistent with the comprehensive plan and uses permitted in the underlying zoning designation will be permitted in planned residential developments in accordance with the approved development plan.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.030; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
Except as set forth below, a tract of land to be developed as a planned residential development shall have a minimum of three acres. However, a smaller site size may be allowed if the review authority makes specific findings to support the conclusion that a planned residential development is in the public interest because one or more of the following conditions apply:
A. 
The site contains critical areas and their protected buffers, as defined and set forth by the city’s critical areas ordinance.
B. 
A physical and/or topographic feature of importance identified through a site analysis (such as but not limited to rock croppings, significant stands of trees, and areas of cultural resources) exists on the site or in the neighborhood, which can be conserved and still leave the applicant adequate land for use by the planned residential development.
C. 
The property or its neighborhood has a historical character of importance to the community that will be protected by use of a planned residential development.
D. 
The property is adjacent to or across the street from property which has been developed or redeveloped under a planned residential development, and a planned residential development will contribute to or supplement the existing amenities, open space and values of the neighboring planned residential development.
E. 
The planned residential development design contains unique or innovative design concepts that could not be achieved without a planned residential development.
F. 
The proposed planned residential development is located in the RM or RH zoning district, or is adjacent to RM, RH, C or LI zoning district(s) on at least two sides of the subject site. Further, adequate perimeter landscaping, buffering or other compatibility provisions must be able to be provided through project design.
G. 
The proposed planned residential development provides an infill opportunity in the vicinity in which it is located.
H. 
A cottage housing development as standalone.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.040; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2024-05 § 2 (Exh. A § 37), 2024)
The city’s standard development regulations may be modified for a PRD as set forth in Table 18.260.050 below; all other development standards shall be as set forth in the underlying zoning district requirements.
Table 18.260.050 Lot Requirements for PRD
Development Standard
RL zoning district
(including any method of subdivision for single-family detached)
RM/RH zoning district + attached units in RL district
No subdivision proposed—commonly held ownership (condominium) for all R zones
Density
Per underlying zoning district and as allowed as bonus units in Section 18.260.110.
Minimum Lot Area
3,750 square feet
3,000 square feet for detached single-family cottages.
No minimum lot area for attached units.
3,000 square feet for detached units.
3 acres or as a component of a PRD w/subdivision
Minimum Lot Width
30'
20'
n/a
Maximum Building Lot Coverage
50%
60%
n/a
Front Yard Setback*
10'
10'
n/a
Rear Yard Setback*
5'
5'
n/a
Side Yard Setback*
5'
5'
n/a
Street Corner Yard Setback* (corner lots at intersections(s) of public streets/rights-of-way)
10'
or greater if necessary for sight distance as determined by the city engineer
10'
or greater if necessary for sight distance as determined by the city engineer
n/a
Perimeter Setback
n/a
n/a
20' and as may be required by Section 18.260.070
Setback between Structures*
n/a
n/a
10'
Maximum Overall Building Lot Coverage
n/a
n/a
60%
*
Additional building setback may be required per adopted International Building Code.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.050; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2024-05 § 2 (Exh. A § 38), 2024)
A. 
Lot Sizes. When a PRD subdivision has an average lot size of four thousand square feet or less, a variety of lot sizes are desired to provide for market variety, clustering and creativity. The PRD design shall include at least three different lot size ranges distributed throughout the PRD. The applicant must demonstrate to the review authority how this requirement has been met through the required written narrative.
B. 
Alleys. If a unit abuts an alley, the garage shall take access from the alley whenever possible. When parking is accessed from the rear of the lot, garages must be separated at least twenty-five feet from garage face to garage face in order to provide safe vehicle backout room.
C. 
Privacy. Dwellings on lots without direct frontage on a public street should be situated to respect the privacy of abutting homes and to create usable private yard space for the dwelling(s). The review authority shall have the ability/discretion during the review process to establish alternate setbacks in order to accomplish this objective.
D. 
Project Design. Site design for the entire project (including open space areas, recreational amenities, any attached units and/or condominium areas, and building architectural renderings) shall be submitted in support of the proposed PRD. The renderings shall include possible footprint locations and housing elevations or generally identified architectural style. Open space areas and preliminary location of active recreational amenities, trails, conceptual landscaping and other amenities shall also be identified.
E. 
Architectural Variety. The purpose of these standards is to promote a visually diverse built environment, prevent repetitive and monotonous streetscapes, and enhance neighborhood identity through varied architectural designs, materials, and site planning techniques. Architectural variety shall be achieved through the following methods:
1. 
When lots front on a public street, the house shall have windows and doors that face the street. Houses shall have a distinct entry feature such as a porch or weather-covered entryway.
2. 
Distinct Home Elevations. Varied architectural design features (such as roof line articulation, color and materials) and home placements shall be utilized to avoid appearance of a long row of identical homes. The more homes in a PRD, the greater the number of different facade elevations will be required.
a. 
The following numbers of unique architectural designs (differing in massing, roofline, and facade composition) shall be provided:
i. 
One to nineteen homes, a minimum of four different facade elevations shall be used.
ii. 
Twenty to thirty-nine homes, a minimum of five different facade elevations shall be used.
iii. 
Forty to sixty-nine homes, a minimum of six different facade elevations shall be used.
iv. 
Seventy or more homes, a minimum of seven different facade elevations shall be used.
b. 
Each design shall have distinct architectural character and must differ in at least four of the following elements:
i. 
Roof form and pitch.
ii. 
Facade articulation (use of projections, recesses, or varied wall planes).
iii. 
Porch or entryway design.
iv. 
Garage placement and prominence.
v. 
Window styles and placements.
vi. 
Exterior materials.
vii. 
Color schemes (must be visibly distinct).
viii. 
Other design element that distinguishes one facade elevation from another as determined by the director.
c. 
Homes on corner lots shall incorporate enhanced side elevations with the same level of architectural detailing as the front elevation.
d. 
Repetition Limitation.
i. 
The same elevations cannot be utilized on consecutive lots. “Flip-flopping” of elevations does not satisfy this requirement and is not permitted on immediately adjacent lots.
ii. 
Homes with the same elevation shall be separated by at least three intervening homes with different elevations on the same block.
3. 
Garage Design. When lots front on a public street, garage doors shall not be the dominant feature of the building facade. At least two of the following design elements shall be provided on home designs that have the garage door projecting forward from the first level living space:
a. 
Windows in gables or dormers above the garage doors.
b. 
Covered porches that emphasize the front entry.
c. 
Trellis in front of garage.
d. 
Use of decorative doors with windows, carriage-style detailing, or architectural enhancements to reduce blank, monotonous facades.
e. 
Variety of architectural elements incorporated into the front building facade design, such as knee braces, varied column types, window boxes, corbels, and raised panel garage doors with windows.
4. 
At building permit application submittal, the planning director shall review submitted building permits for compliance with this section, as well as substantial compliance with the conceptual architectural renderings required in subsection D of this section, Project Design.
5. 
The planning director has the ability to modify any of the standards within this subsection, if the subject site topography precludes the compliance with any of the stated standards or in special circumstances where similar architectural consistency provides a distinct character for a cluster of homes surrounding an open space or on a particular street, and if the alternative design achieves equal or greater architectural variety and visual interest.
F. 
Landscaping. Landscaping in a minimum fifteen-foot-wide strip shall be provided on site and visible along all public street frontage classified as a neighborhood collector. The landscaping can be provided through a landscape easement on lots, with a notice on title of the existence of such protected landscaping area against the property with the Kitsap County auditor’s office. The notice shall be approved by the director for compliance with this provision. If the landscaping is provided in an open space tract and maintained by a homeowners’ association, it may contribute to the project’s open space requirement.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.060; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2024-05 § 2 (Exh. A § 39), 2024; Ord. 2025-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)
A. 
When a PRD is proposed adjacent to an existing single-family residential zone which has been developed utilizing traditional city subdivision development standards and lot sizes (seven thousand five hundred square feet or larger), the PRD shall be designed and developed so as to be consistent with the single-family residential environment at its adjacent perimeter. The review authority may require the PRD to make provisions such as matching lot sizes, lot widths or house height and scale (or other provisions as deemed appropriate) for those lots that are located adjacent to the existing subdivision. Further, any proposed attached units shall be clustered and located away from the established single-family subdivision.
B. 
When a PRD is proposed adjacent to a single-family residential zone (developed or un/underdeveloped), the perimeter of the PRD shall be subject to screening provisions (this is in addition to subsection A of this section as applicable). The review authority may require the PRD to make such provisions as providing a six-foot sight-obscuring fence or a minimum twenty-five-foot vegetated buffer (designated as an open space tract), or other provisions as deemed appropriate to provide adequate screening.
C. 
Undeveloped parcels that are cleared within five years prior to the filing of a PRD application, and where no substantial stands of existing trees or natural features exist, shall not qualify for a PRD unless the proposed design warrants consideration under the PRD provisions, or significant landscaping is proposed to mitigate the loss of natural vegetation. This determination will be made by the planning director during the pre-application process.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.070; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2025-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)
Attached dwellings, not to exceed sixplexes, may be allowed in the RL zone through a PRD if the proposal meets the following criteria:
A. 
The overall site density does not exceed the zoning district maximum or the allowable density bonus.
B. 
The attached units must be located within the interior of the project or other areas which are appropriate and compatible with adjacent residential zones.
C. 
No more than thirty percent of all structures, or potential structures, in the PRD are attached dwellings.
D. 
The attached units must be single-family in appearance.
E. 
Architectural renderings of the attached units must be submitted with the application.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.080; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2024-05 § 2 (Exh. A § 40), 2024)
Common open space and other appropriate beneficial features are required for all planned residential developments.
A. 
Open space is intended to benefit the occupants of the planned residential development and shall be improved with recreational amenities, except stormwater vaults that meet subsections (H)(2)(a)(i) through (v) of this section are intended to serve the greater community.
B. 
The open space design shall be appropriate to the size, natural features and topography of the subject site. The design shall include open space that is accessible for all residents through pedestrian connections. Further, the open space area(s) shall be visible to at least half of the home sites. This may require multiple open space areas.
C. 
Open space is required based on the average lot size in the proposed development. The greater the deviation from the RL standard lot size, the greater the open space requirement. This relationship is intended to mitigate the effects of smaller lot sizes including reduced recreation space on private lots, reduced setbacks between structures and overall intensity of the development. The required open space is a percentage of the gross project area.
D. 
The amount of open space required is set forth in Table 18.260.090.A. The amount of open space required is based upon a range of proposed average lot sizes. The determination of average lot size shall be the sum of all individual lot square footage, divided by the total number of proposed lots.
Table 18.260.090.A—Amount of Open Space Required for PRD Subdivisions
Proposed Average Lot Size
Required Amount of Open Space (of gross project area)
4,499 or smaller
20%
4,500—5,499
15%
5,500—6,499
10%
6,500—7,499
5%
E. 
For PRDs where no individual lots are proposed (i.e., commonly held ownership/condominium), the amount of open space required is tied to the proposed intensity of the PRD, so that as a project increases the number of units, the open space amount also increases in order to compensate for the loss of private yards and privacy, as well as providing for light, air, space, and recreational amenities throughout the PRD design. The amount of open space required shall be based upon the number of units as prescribed below:
Table 18.260.090.B—Amount of Open Space Required for Commonly Held Ownership (Condominium) Development
Number of Units
Required Amount of Open Space (of gross project area)
1—40 units
5%
41—80 units
10%
81—110 units
15%
111 or greater units
20%
F. 
For projects with a combination of individual lots and units on commonly held ownership, total amount of open space required is cumulative. The amount of open space required shall be calculated using Tables 18.260.090.A and 18.260.090.B percentage requirements for each respective area (i.e., area(s) of common ownership tract percentage and remainder of site percentage). Each area’s acreage requirement shall then be combined for the project’s total open space requirement.
G. 
Critical area protection areas and required buffers as defined and required by the city’s adopted critical areas ordinance can contribute to the above-required open space amount.
1. 
If less than twenty-five percent of the subject site contains protected critical areas and required buffers, then the critical area and protected buffer area may contribute up to forty percent of the project’s required open space amount, credited on a square-foot-by-square-foot basis.
2. 
If twenty-five percent to forty percent of the subject site contains protected critical areas and required buffers, then the critical area and protected buffer area may contribute up to fifty percent of the project’s required open space amount, credited on a square-foot-by-square-foot basis.
3. 
If forty-one percent or greater of the subject site contains protected critical areas and required buffers, then the critical area and protected buffer area may contribute up to sixty percent of the project’s required open space amount, credited on a square-foot-by-square-foot basis.
H. 
Stormwater management facilities may contribute to a project’s required open space amount under the following circumstances:
1. 
For projects that utilize low impact development (LID) techniques for their stormwater management, the planning director may consider on a case-by-case basis, with demonstration that the LID technique will beneficially contribute to a project’s open space and/or landscaping and can be maintained and operated as passive open space, allowing an area of the LID technique to contribute towards the project’s passive open space requirement.
2. 
For projects that utilize stormwater vaults, the top of the vault may be proposed to also serve as an active recreational amenity (i.e. sport court, playground, etc.), for either the community at large or for the occupants of the PRD if grade and landscaping provide for a usable area.
a. 
Vaults and the amenity on the vault are owned and maintained by the city of Poulsbo and count towards the open space and amenity requirement if they meet the following requirements:
i. 
Its size is found to accommodate the city preferred amenity and the amenity is found to serve the greater community. Generally, to be considered, the top of the vault shall be a minimum of a quarter of an acre;
ii. 
It is readily accessible to the general public;
iii. 
The Poulsbo parks and recreation and planning directors determine the appropriate amenity;
iv. 
Parking is provided per Section 18.100.030; and
v. 
The amenity is fully installed by the applicant, including associated landscaping, lighting and signage as determined to be necessary.
b. 
If the above requirements are not met, a vault and an amenity may count towards the open space and amenity requirements if the amenity is owned and maintained by the HOA.
I. 
Open space areas not proposed to be improved with recreational amenities or purposes shall remain as natural vegetation or landscaped with groundcover, shrubs and trees consistent with the type and location of open space. Removal of natural vegetation in preserved and approved open space shall only be permitted for public safety reasons and upon review and approval of the planning director and city arborist. Enhancement of critical area buffer vegetation shall be as allowed and prescribed in Chapter 16.20, Critical Areas.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.090; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2022-10 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)
A. 
Both passive and active recreational amenities (owned and maintained by the homeowners or by the city of Poulsbo if it meets Section 18.260.090(H)(2)(a)(i) through (v)) are required to be provided for all PRDs, and shall be located within the required open space area.
B. 
Table 18.260.100 shall provide guidance on the type of passive and active amenities in proposed PRDs. At a minimum, the following shall be provided:
1. 
PRDs with less than fifty-one units shall provide at least two Group 1 amenities.
2. 
PRDs with fifty-one to eighty units shall provide one Group 1 amenity and one Group 2 amenity.
3. 
PRDs with eighty-one to one hundred ten units shall provide two Group 1 amenities and two Group 2 amenities.
4. 
PRDs with one hundred eleven units or more shall provide three Group 1 amenities and two Group 2 amenities.
Table 18.260.100—Types of Passive and Active Recreational Amenities
Passive
Active
Group 1 Amenities
Group 1 Amenities
Picnic areas with improved seating area and at least 2 picnic tables, in conjunction with an open play area
Multipurpose sport court or other type of sport court (pickleball, shuffleboard, etc.)
Passive seating areas connected by walking path in a length proportionate to the size of the project
Basketball court (minimum 1/2 court)
Walking path in a length proportionate to the size of the project
Tennis court (minimum 1 standard size)
Arboretum/gardens with interpretive trail
Playground (minimum 0.25 acre) with large toy
Any other comparable passive recreation use as approved by the review authority
Any other comparable active recreation use as approved by the review authority
Group 2 Amenities
Group 2 Amenities
Pond/fountain/waterfall with seating for no less than 10 persons
Outdoor exercise circuit with a trail in a length proportionate to the size of the project
Community gardens with improved soils, fencing and sheds
Clubhouse including gathering space for intended residents and kitchen facilities
Gazebo connected to gardens or walking paths in a length proportionate to the size of the project
Large picnic area with covered shelter and multifamily barbecue
Nature interpretative areas/viewing areas with trail and educational signage
Swimming pool and spa
Any other comparable passive recreation use as approved by the review authority
Any other comparable active recreation use as approved by the review authority
C. 
The location of the recreational amenities shall be distributed throughout the PRD for use by all residents unless clustering related amenities will result in recreational opportunities which contribute to the project’s overall recreational plan and provisions (i.e., a playfield located adjacent to a club-house, or walking paths and gazebo in conjunction with viewing areas).
D. 
The location, size, and design of all recreational amenities shall be reviewed by the planning director, city engineer, and parks director, prior to preliminary approval.
E. 
All PRD amenity design shall take into consideration and provide, when feasible, pedestrian linkages and connectivity between adjacent properties consistent with the city’s Urban Paths of Poulsbo map.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.100; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2022-10 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 2023-04 § 2 (Exh. A § 10), 2023)
The applicant may request an increase in the density permitted by the underlying zoning district in exchange for public benefits through land dedications and facility improvements to help achieve comprehensive plan goals of creation of quality neighborhoods, affordable housing, public facility acquisition and improvement, low impact development techniques, environmentally responsible design, and pedestrian and walkability improvements.
A. 
The density incentive is expressed as additional bonus dwelling units earned per amount of public benefit provided. When a range is specified, the additional bonus dwelling units will be determined by the planning director during project review, based upon the criteria established in Table 18.260.110 for those public benefits.
B. 
Bonus dwelling units may be earned through any combination from Table 18.260.110; however, bonus units cannot exceed twenty-five percent increase above maximum density allowed in the underlying zoning district.
C. 
When bonus dwelling units are proposed, a PRD cannot also include accessory dwelling units within the proposed project.
Table 18.260.110—Public Benefit Incentives/Residential Density Bonus
Benefit
Density Incentive
Affordable Housing
As set forth in Section 18.70.070(B)
Public Facilities*
(public buildings/facilities, trails, parks, and street right-of-way)
Dedications:
Dedication of land: for public buildings and facilities (such as schools, utilities); public park (consistent with city’s park capital facility plan); public trails (consistent with Urban Paths of Poulsbo plan and map); or street right-of-way (in addition to required by project). Off-site dedications may be considered when acquired by the applicant and dedicated to the city.
Improvements:
Improvement to city or other agency standards of public buildings and facilities; public parks; public trails and street right-of-way.
5—12% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district. Range is dependent upon priority and amount of usable acres dedicated.
5—12% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district. Range is dependent upon priority, amount and cost of facility improvement.
Inclusion of a number of visible Low Impact Development (LID) measures in project design and stormwater facility construction.
5% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district.
Project Design
a. Preservation of substantial vegetation above the required open space amounts. No increase in permitted density shall be permitted for sites that have been cleared of evergreen trees and native understory within 5 years prior to the date of application. (Density increases granted which were based upon preservation of existing trees shall be forfeited if such trees are removed between time of preliminary and final approval, and issuance of building permits.)
b. Retention or creation of a perimeter buffer minimum of 50' in width, composed of existing trees and vegetation, additional plantings, and/or installation of fencing or landscaping.
c. Enhancement of existing native vegetation, proposed through a landscape plan, and approved by the planning director and city arborist.
a. 7% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district.
b. 1 bonus unit per 250 lineal feet of perimeter buffer retained, enhanced or created.
c. 5% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district.
Residential Home Design
a. Inclusion in home design of at least three multi-generational or fully accessible elements, including but not limited to having one entrance without a step(s); master bedroom on main floor; 33" doors into bathroom; or other home design elements that can be demonstrated to easily convert into being accessible under the provisions of ADA.
b. Home design in which the dwelling units are constructed with LEED certification or other equivalent standard.
a. 5% increase above maximum density allowed in the underlying zoning district when multi-generational elements (as listed in this section) are incorporated into home design; 10% increase above maximum density allowed when home design is fully functional under ADA provisions. Minimum 7% of the predensity bonus units must be provided to utilize the density.
b. 10% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district when minimum 7% of the pre-density bonus units are designed with LEED certification or other equivalent standard.
Pedestrian Connections and Walkability*
a. Construction of an identified pedestrian/bicycle deficiency** (per city of Poulsbo capital improvement plan). Improvements may consist of paved shoulder, sidewalk or detached path or walkway depending on adjoining conditions.
b. Covered transit shelter** with associated landscaping and other pedestrian amenities.
a. 5—10% increase above maximum density allowed in underlying zoning district. Range dependent on priority, length and cost of improvement.
b. 1—2 bonus units dependent on cost, area, quantity and type of landscaping and other amenities provided.
*
Dedication of land and construction of improvements under this section is voluntary by the developer and is undertaken for the purpose of achieving a density incentive. For that reason, developers who elect to dedicate land or construct improvements under this section shall not be entitled to credit against park or transportation impact fees for the value of such land or improvements.
**
In addition to what may be required as part of project review and approval.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.110; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
The city’s street standards, as set forth in the city’s adopted Developer’s Guide, Section 2, may be modified as provided below:
A. 
On-street parking as required in local access streets table may be clustered at a ratio of one-half parking space per unit. The clustered parking spaces shall be located in parking bays adjacent to a public street or within commonly owned areas. The parking bays shall be sized to appropriate parking stall sizes. The parking bays shall be owned and maintained by the project’s homeowners’ association.
B. 
Private roads may serve up to nine single-family lots. Private roads must be a minimum of sixteen feet wide for two-way traffic and ten feet wide for one-way traffic (or as otherwise required by the fire department). Additional roadway width may be required if determined necessary for safe vehicle movement, to accommodate grading or other considerations as determined by the city engineer.
1. 
Private roads shall be placed in a commonly owned tract. The tract will be owned and maintained by the project’s homeowners’ association. Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs) and sales contracts for lots abutting private roads must indicate that the private roads are owned and maintained by the project’s homeowners’ association.
2. 
Private roads must gain access from public streets constructed to city standards.
3. 
If fire department access is to be met by a private road, the proposed private road must meet fire department design standards.
4. 
A sidewalk on one side of the private road built to city construction standards is required.
5. 
Private roads shall be paved full-width for their entire length. Asphalt and subgrade thickness must meet city construction standards.
6. 
A ten-foot utility easement may be required on the outside of the private road.
7. 
Stormwater collection shall meet city standards. However, the city engineer may allow modifications such as an inverted crown or a thickened asphalt edge rather than curb; provided, that stormwater treatment will be adequate and safety will not be compromised. A geotechnical analysis of the proposed private road may be required at the discretion of the review engineer.
8. 
No on-street parking is allowed on private roads unless provided in eight-foot-wide bulb-outs or in parking bays sized to appropriate parking stall sizes. CCRs and sales contracts for lots abutting private streets must indicate no on-street parking is allowed if provisions for parking are not made.
C. 
Alleys are only permitted as secondary access in planned residential developments. Alleys will be considered private roads and must meet the requirements in subsection B of this section with the following exceptions: alleys may provide secondary access for up to fifteen units, and a sidewalk on one side will not be required.
D. 
Sidewalks separated from public streets or private roads may be required by the city engineer upon review of the project lot widths and proposed driveway locations.
E. 
These specific modifications to the city’s Developer’s Guide may be utilized in PRD site design, and do not require prior city council approval in order for the application to proceed to the review authority. The PRD application remains subject to the Type III review process. However, any other modifications to the street standards that may be proposed are subject to the process set forth in the city’s Developer’s Guide, Section 2.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.120; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
An application for a planned residential development shall contain the submittal requirements as identified in the applicable application form.
(Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013; Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.130; Ord. 2025-10 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)
In approving a planned residential development, the review authority must make the following findings:
A. 
The proposal, through its design and submitted supporting documents, has clearly demonstrated it meets the stated purposes of this chapter.
B. 
The proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of this title, except those provisions from which deviation has been allowed under this chapter.
C. 
The proposal provides overall site design features through its conceptual architectural renderings for the entire project, and has included open space areas, pedestrian walkways and connections, recreational amenities, and outdoor features.
D. 
The proposal would not impair the integrity and character of the zoning district in which it is to be located.
E. 
The site is physically suited for the type and intensity of land use being proposed.
F. 
The proposal would be compatible with existing and future land uses within the general area in which the proposal is to be located by providing screening or buffering between parcels and providing consistency between any existing single-family subdivisions and the proposal.
G. 
The proposal would preserve natural features and critical areas and would preserve and incorporate existing significant stands of trees within the project design as much as possible.
H. 
There are adequate provisions for water, sanitary sewer, and public utilities (electric, gas, phone) and services to ensure that the proposal would not be detrimental to public health and safety.
I. 
There will be adequate provisions for public access to serve the subject proposal, as well as providing for neighborhood connectivity as appropriate and as required by the city.
J. 
The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the city’s adopted development standards.
K. 
There will not be significant unmitigated harmful effects upon environmental quality and natural resources.
L. 
The proposed location, size and design of the proposal would not be detrimental to the public interests, health, safety or welfare of the city.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.140; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
A. 
Within seven years following the approval of the planned residential development, the applicant shall file with the city engineer a final plat or, if no subdivision is occurring, a final site development plan for review by the review authority. If the review authority finds that the final plat or final site development plan is consistent with the PRD as approved, and that all conditions of the development approval have been satisfied, the review authority shall approve the final plat or final site development plan. The review authority may approve the final plat or final site development plan in phases.
B. 
If the review authority finds evidence of a significant deviation from the original approved PRD, the review authority shall advise the applicant to submit an application for amendment of the preliminary plan. An amendment shall be considered in the same manner as an original application.
C. 
Upon request by the applicant and for demonstrated appropriate reasons, the review authority may approve, at its discretion, adequate financial guarantees of compliance with the final plat or final development plan. Such guarantee may be a performance bond or other form of security in an amount sufficient to assure compliance, and may provide that such security be reduced as stages of construction are completed. Alternatively, or in addition to the security, conditions may be imposed requiring other adequate assurances that the structures and improvements will be completed, subject to the review and approval as to form by the city attorney; or that the city may, in the event of the applicant’s failure to comply, take steps necessary to assure compliance, including performing the construction or maintenance itself, and levying a lien for all costs thereof against the property.
D. 
A final draft of covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs) shall include provisions that the project’s homeowners’ association will own, maintain and enforce all open space tracts, perimeter buffers, fences, recreational amenities, private roads, parking bays, and all other applicable project condition(s) regarding ownership, maintenance and enforcement of all commonly owned elements. Further, the face of the final plat or final development plan shall include statement(s) that the project’s homeowners’ association will own, maintain and enforce all open space tracts, perimeter buffers, fences, recreational amenities, private roads, parking bays, and all other commonly owned elements. The city will not join the homeowners’ association as enforcers of the project’s CCRs.
E. 
A final draft of the project’s CCRs and face of the final plat or final development plan shall include the following statement:
Open space areas not proposed to be improved with recreational amenities or purposes shall remain as natural vegetation or appropriately landscaped. Removal of preserved and approved open space in natural vegetation shall only be permitted for public safety reasons and upon review and approval of the Planning Director and City Arborist. Enhancement of critical area buffer vegetation shall be as allowed and prescribed in PMC 16.20, Critical Areas.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.150; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
The applicant or any interested person may appeal the decision of the review authority as set forth in Title 19, Project Permit Application Procedures.
(Ord. 2007-25 § 1 (part), 2007. Formerly 18.80.160; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)