Chapter 18.18
R-6, 6 UNITS PER ACRE ZONE (6,543 SQUARE FEET)

Sections:

18.18.010 Purpose.

18.18.020 Permitted uses.

18.18.030 Conditional uses.

18.18.040 Lot area and density.

18.18.050 Lot coverage.

18.18.060 Setbacks.

18.18.070 Height limitations.

18.18.075 Minimum lot dimensions.

18.18.080 Bulk and dimensional standards.

18.18.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the R-6 zone is to provide for a residential neighborhood in a unique high density nonurban environment. (Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.020 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the R-6 zone are:

A. Accessory uses and buildings;

B. Family day care homes;

C. Foster homes;

D. Manufactured homes;

E. Minor home occupations;

F.  Parks, passive recreation;

G. Single-family dwellings built to IBC standards. (Ord. 2005-29 § 13, 2005: Ord. 95-07 § 11, 1995; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.030 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses are:

A. Clubs;

B. Cultural facilities;

C. Educational, governmental, religious or health care facilities;

D. Major home occupations;

E. Multifamily dwellings;

F. Parks, active recreation;

G. Public and private utility buildings and structures;

H. Recreation activities, indoor;

I. Recreation activities, outdoor. (Ord. 2005-29 § 14, 2005: Ord. 95-07 § 12, 1995; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.040 Lot area and density.

A. The density shall be one unit per 7,260 square feet of land.

B. The minimum lot area shall be 7,260 square feet.

C. When a short plat, subdivision, large lot subdivision, or planned unit development of land is proposed pursuant to the requirements of the flexible lot design process, the provisions of BIMC 18.18.080 apply. (Ord. 2004-12 § 11, 2004: Ord. 93-29 § 1, 1993; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.050 Lot coverage.

No maximum lot coverage shall be applied in this zone. (Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.060 Setbacks.

A. Front setbacks along Point Monroe Drive shall be not less than five feet, measured by the distance from the nearest lot line, planned right-of-way, or road easement.

B. Side setbacks shall not be less than 10 feet in total sum with no side setback less than five feet.

C. Rear setbacks shall be 15 feet. (Ord. 2004-12 § 12, 2004: Ord. 2004-02 § 12, 2004: Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.070 Height limitations.

A. The building height is 30 feet, except that buildings up to 35 feet may be allowed under a conditional use permit if, in addition to the requirements of Chapter 18.108 BIMC, it is demonstrated that: (1) view opportunities are not substantially reduced; (2) fire flow is adequate; (3) no unstable slopes or soils are on the building site; and (4) solar access of neighboring lots is not reduced.

B. Structure height is 30 feet, except that taller structures may be allowed with the issuance of a conditional use permit; provided, that (1) view opportunities are not substantially reduced; (2) structures shall not be permitted in required setbacks except as otherwise authorized by this code; (3) each setback requirement shall be increased one-half foot for every foot above the maximum structure height; (4) noncommercial, nonparabolic antennae affixed to noncommercial communication towers that are 50 feet or less in height above grade shall not require conditional use permits; (5) one flagpole 45 feet or less in height may be placed on a parcel without requiring a conditional use permit; (6) utility poles 50 feet or less in height shall not require conditional use permits; and (7) utility structures existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this subsection that are taller than 50 feet shall not be considered nonconforming structures and may be replaced without a conditional use permit; provided, that the structure is not larger or taller than the original structure and is not moved more than 20 feet from its original location. (Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004; Ord. 95-13 § 4, 1995; Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.075 Minimum lot dimensions.

Minimum lot width and depth shall be 60 feet. (Ord. 92-08 § 2, 1992)

18.18.080 Bulk and dimensional standards.

The following bulk and dimensional standards shall not apply to those lots which have been established pursuant to the requirements of the flexible lot design process by short subdivision, subdivision, large lot subdivision, or as planned unit development:

A. Minimum lot area;

B. Setbacks;

C. Minimum lot dimensions. (Ord. 2004-12 § 13, 2004)