It is the express intent of the town council to promote the use, value and enjoyment of property, sleep and repose, and the quality of the environment in all residential zoning districts.
(Ord. 620 § 5(1), 2010)
(1) 
All uses in residential zoning districts shall comply with all applicable basic provisions in Chapter 18.15 TMC, including requirements related to development and performance standards.
(2) 
All uses in residential zoning districts shall comply with all applicable general regulations in Chapter 18.20 TMC, including requirements for off-street parking, clear vision, fences, landscaping, buffers, signs, and site clearing.
(3) 
Proposals for residential and commercial development must include a process for ensuring that potential property owners are provided adequate notice regarding adjacent existing industrial and heavy commercial uses that may be in conflict with residential and light commercial uses.
(Ord. 620 § 5(2), 2010)
(1) 
Intent. The low-density residential single-family district is intended to reserve areas primarily for family living in single-family dwellings on large lots, characterized by privacy, an atmosphere conducive to sleep and repose, and living environments that promote the enjoyment of residential and neighborhood life. Certain community and commercial uses that are compatible with residential uses and consistent with the character of single-family neighborhoods should be allowed. Approved accessory dwelling units should be allowed.
(2) 
Uses Allowed.
(a) 
Uses allowed in the R-1 district are shown in the district use chart in Appendix A[1] of this title.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A, District Use Chart is included as an attachment to this title.
(b) 
Approved accessory dwelling units may be allowed in R-1 zoning districts. The following standards shall apply:
(i) 
Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.
(ii) 
In R-1 zoning districts, an accessory dwelling unit may be located in a separate accessory structure or incorporated within the principal dwelling. See definition in TMC § 18.20.060.
(iii) 
Accessory dwelling units in R-1 zoning districts must be sited so that they will conform with all applicable regulations, including all setback requirements, if the parcel is to be divided.
(3) 
Dimensional Requirements. Lot sizes, minimum dwelling unit sizes, allowable densities, lot coverage, height and setbacks shall be as set forth in Table 5[2].
[2]
Editor's Note: Table 5 - Residential Districts Lot Size, Coverage, Density, Setback and Height is included as an attachment to this title.
(Ord. 620 § 5(3), 2010; Ord. 753 § 3 (Exh. C), 2019)
(1) 
Intent. The high-density residential single-family district is intended to reserve areas primarily for family living in single-family dwellings, characterized by privacy, an atmosphere conducive to sleep and repose, and living environments that promote the enjoyment of residential and neighborhood life. Duplexes, approved accessory dwelling units, and certain community and commercial uses that are compatible with residential uses and consistent with the character of single-family neighborhoods should be allowed.
(2) 
Uses Allowed.
(a) 
Uses allowed in the R-2 district are shown in the district use chart in Appendix A of this title.
(b) 
Approved accessory dwelling units may be allowed in R-2 zoning districts. The following standards shall apply:
(i) 
Minimum lot size: 7,500 square feet.
(ii) 
In R-2 zoning districts, an accessory dwelling unit may be located in a separate accessory structure or incorporated with the principal dwelling.
(iii) 
Accessory dwelling units in R-2 zoning districts must be sited so that they will conform with all applicable regulations, including all setback requirements, if the parcel is divided.
(3) 
Dimensional Requirements. Lot sizes, minimum dwelling unit sizes, allowable densities, lot coverage, height and setbacks shall be as set forth in Table 5.
(Ord. 620 § 5(4), 2010; Ord. 753 § 3 (Exh. C), 2019)
(1) 
Intent. The residential multifamily district is intended to reserve areas primarily for families living in single-family and multifamily dwellings, characterized by an atmosphere conducive to sleep and repose, and living environments that promote the enjoyment of residential and neighborhood life. Duplexes, approved accessory dwelling units, and a variety of other uses that are compatible with residential uses and consistent with the character of multifamily neighborhoods should be allowed.
(2) 
Uses Allowed.
(a) 
Uses allowed in the R-3 district are shown in the district use chart in Appendix A of this title.
(b) 
Approved accessory dwelling units may be allowed in R-3 zoning districts. The following standards shall apply:
(i) 
Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet; single-family: 1,500 square feet each additional unit.
(ii) 
In R-3 zoning districts, an accessory dwelling unit may be located in a separate accessory structure or incorporated within the principal dwelling.
(iii) 
Accessory dwelling units in R-3 zoning districts must be sited so that they will conform with all applicable regulations, including all setback requirements, if the parcel is to be divided.
(3) 
Dimensional Requirements. Lot sizes, minimum dwelling unit sizes, allowable densities, lot coverage, height and setbacks shall be as set forth in Table 5[1].
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 5 - Residential Districts Lot Size, Coverage, Density, Setback and Height is included as an attachment to this title.
(Ord. 620 § 5(5), 2010; Ord. 753 § 3 (Exh. C), 2019)