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ORDINANCE NO. 037-22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SETBACKS, AMENDING
SECTIONS 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040,
20.34.050, AND 20.34.060 OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
SETBACKS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND PUBLICATION; AND SETTING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2019, the City Council adopted Title 20 (Unified Land Use and
Development Code) of the Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC), Ord. 011-19, containing the
City of Port Orchard's land use, zoning and permitting regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend POMC Sections 20.33.010, 20.34.010,
20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, and 20.34.060 to create consistent accessory
structure setbacks in Residential districts; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was submitted to the Department of Commerce for 15-day
expedited review on July 15, 2022 which was granted by Commerce and the requisite time has
now passed to allow this ordinance to be adopted; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2022, the City's SEPA official issued a determination of
nonsignificance for the proposed amendment, which was published and provided to the public
in accordance with POMC 20.160.190 and WAC 197-11-510, and there have been no appeals;
and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2022, the City issued a Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed
amendments to POMC 20.33.010, 20.34.010, 20.34.020, 20.34.030, 20.34.040, 20.34.050, and
20.34.060, which was published and provided to the public in accordance with POMC
20.25.050; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the substance of
this Ordinance on August 2, 2022, and recommended adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after careful consideration of the recommendation from the
Planning Commission, all public comment, and the Ordinance, finds that this Ordinance is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, the Growth
Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, and that the amendments herein are in the best
interests of the residents of the City and further advance the public health, safety and welfare,
now, therefore,
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth in this ordinance are hereby incorporated as
if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Port Orchard Municipal Code, Section 20.33.010, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
20.33.010. Greenbelt
(1) Intent. The greenbelt district is intended to protect sensitive natural
resources and critical areas. Residential development not exceeding one single-
family residential unit per two acres, and certain other compatible land uses, are
allowed to supplement the protection of these resources in exchange for
preserving open space.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The following building types are allowed:
(a) Detached single-family house.
(b) Backyard cottage.
(c) General building.
d) Accessory building.
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(3) Lot Dimensions.
Gross Density: 1 unit/2 acres maximum
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Area Width (B)
(A)
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house acres minimum
min
Greenbelt Lot Dimensions
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 15 percent.
(5) Building Placement.
Principal Building Setbacks:
(a)
Primary
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(A)
street
ft
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(b)
Side
10
(B)
street
ft
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(c)
Side
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(C)
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Accessory Structure Setbacks:
a) Primary Street 40 ft min (A)
b) Side street 10 ft min (B)
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SECTION 3. Section 20.34.010 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.34.010 Residential 1 (111).
(1) Intent. The R1 district is intended to accommodate single-family detached houses with a
minimum lot size of 5,000 to 6,000 square feet. (Cottage court developments may have individual lots as
small as 1,200 square feet, as indicated below.) R1 may be applied in areas designated as residential low
or residential medium in the Port Orchard comprehensive plan. Uses and building types that would
substantially interfere with the single-family residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R1 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
(d) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
R1 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
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(i) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 6,000 square feet.
(ii) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street (lots with vehicular access
from alley): 5,000 square feet.
(iii) Cottage court: 1,200 square feet (see POMC 20.32.040).
(b) Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 50 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum.
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum.
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum.
(d) Rear: three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
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SECTION 4 Section 20.34 020 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to ?ad asfollows:
20 a4 020 Residential 2(112.
(1} Intent. The RZ diaries is primarily intended to accommodate detached house, duplex, and
townhouse development with minimum lot size that varies based on building type. The RZ $aHc is
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intended to implement the residential medium density comprehensive plan designation. Additional
building types that are allowed include backyard cottage (detached accessory dwelling unit), cottage
court, duplex and attached house. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature of
the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R2 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(d) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050).
(e) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060).
(f) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070).
(g) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090) (three to four units townhouse buildings only).
(h) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R2 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
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R2 Lot Dimensions
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 5,000 square feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street (lots with
vehicular access from alley): 3,000 square feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(iv) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050): 5,000 square feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 5,000 square feet.
(vi) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070): 2,500 square feet.
(vii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 2,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 50 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(iv) Duplex: Side -by -Side (POMC 20.32.050).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 60 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 40 feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 40 feet.
(vi) Attached House (POMC 20.32.070).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(vii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
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(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 70 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback). Side interior
setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts
rear property line.
(d) Rear: 4,9 three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may
be reduced to two feet).
e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
(7) Building Height.
R2 Building Placement
Principal building 3 stories/35 ft max (A)
Accessory structure 24 ft max (B)
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R2 Building Height
SECTION S. Section 20.34.030 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.34.030 Residential 3 (113).
(1) Intent. The R3 district is intended to accommodate a variety of residential options
limited to three stories in height. The R3 zone should be applied in areas designated as
residential medium density in the Port Orchard comprehensive plan. Uses that would
substantially interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R3 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(d) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050).
(e) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060).
(f) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070).
(g) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080).
(h) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(i) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100).
(j) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
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(3) Lot Dimensions.
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(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street with three or more
side -by -side enclosed parking stalls (three -car garage): 5,000 square feet.
(B) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street with two side -by -
side enclosed parking stalls (two -car garage): 4,000 square feet.
(C) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street with one side -by -
side enclosed parking stall (one -car garage or tandem configuration two -car
garage): 2,800 square feet.
(D) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street (lots with
access from alley): 2,400 square feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(iv) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050): 5,000 square feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 5,000 square feet.
(vi) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070): 2,000 square feet.
(vii) Fourplex: 7,000 square feet.
(viii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 800 square feet.
(ix) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100): 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Detached House (POMC 20.32.020).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 36 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 26 feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(iv) Duplex: Side -by -Side (POMC 20.32.050).
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(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 60 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 40 feet.
(v) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 40 feet.
(vi) Attached House (POMC 20.32.070).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(vii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 60 feet.
(viii) Townhouse.
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 16 feet.
(ix) Apartment: 80 feet.
R3 Lot Dimensions
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 80 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on
individual lots such as townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior
setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum.
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (01
feet within principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
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(d) Rear:10 Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an
alley may be reduced to two feet).
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory
buildings.
(7) Building Height.
R3 Building Placement
Principal building 3 stories/35 ft max (A)
Note: If a property is located within an area designated by the city as a receiving site for the
transfer of development rights, additional height for apartment buildings may be allowed. Refer
to Chapter 20.41 POMC, Transfer of Development Rights Program, for additional information.
Accessory structure 24 ft max (B)
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SECTION 6. Section 20.34.040 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.34.040 Residential 4 (114).
(1) Intent. The R4 district is intended to accommodate a variety of multifamily residential
options at heights of 45 feet or less. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature
of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R4 zone are as follows:
(a) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(b) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080).
(c) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(d) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100).
(e) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R4 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 7,000 square feet.
(iii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 800 square feet.
(iv) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100): 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 60 feet.
(iii) Townhouse.
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
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(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 16 feet.
(iv) Apartment: 80 feet.
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(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is: 80 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (four feet minimum where abutting an alley).
tQ Accessory Structure Setbacks.
a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
d) Rear: Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feetl.
e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
(67) Build -to Zone (BTZ).
(a) Building facade in primary street: 60 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
(b) Building facade in side street: 30 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
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R4 Building Placement
(-78) Building Height.
(a) All buildings and structures: four stories/45 feet maximum.
Note: If a property is located within an area designated by the city as a receiving site for the transfer of
development rights, additional height for apartment buildings may be allowed. Refer to Chapter 20.41
POMC, Transfer of Development Rights Program, for additional information.
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R4 Building Height
SECTION 7. Section 20.34.050 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.34.050 Residential 5 (R5).
(1) Intent. The R5 district is intended to accommodate a variety of multifamily residential
options at heights of 55 feet or less. Uses that would substantially interfere with the residential nature
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of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R5 zone are as follows:
(a) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(b) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080).
(c) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090).
(d) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100).
(e) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
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(3) Lot Dimensions.
R5 Building Types
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 1,200 square feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 7,000 square feet.
(iii) Townhouse (POMC 20.32.090): 1,000 square feet.
(iv) Apartment (POMC 20.32.100): 10,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040): 20 feet.
(ii) Fourplex (POMC 20.32.080): 60 feet.
(iii) Townhouse.
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 16 feet.
(iv) Apartment: 80 feet.
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(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 80 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary Street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum (except attached housing types with dwellings on individual
lots such as townhouses which do not require a side interior setback).
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (four feet minimum where abutting an alley).
6) Accessory Structure Setbacks.
a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
d) Rear: Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
(67) Build -to Zone (BTZ).
(a) Building facade in primary street: 60 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
(b) Building facade in side street: 30 percent minimum BTZ (percent of lot width).
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R5 Building Placement
(-78) Building Height.
(a) All buildings and structures: five stories/55 feet maximum.
Note: If a property is located within an area designated by the city as a receiving site for the transfer of
development rights, additional height for apartment buildings may be allowed. Refer to Chapter 20.41
POMC, Transfer of Development Rights Program, for additional information.
R5 Building Height
SECTION 8. Section 20.34.060 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
20.34.060 Residential 6 (R6).
(1) Intent. The R6 district is primarily intended to accommodate detached house development
with a minimum lot size that varies based on building type. The R6 district is intended to implement the
residential medium density comprehensive plan designation in selected parts of the McCormick Woods
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master planning area. Additional building types that are allowed include backyard cottage (detached
accessory dwelling unit), cottage court, duplex and attached house. Uses that would substantially
interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R6 zone are as follows:
(a) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020).
(b) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030).
(c) Cottage court (POMC 20.32.040).
(d) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050).
(e) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060).
(f) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070).
(g) Accessory buildings (POMC 20.32.010(16)).
R6 Building Types
(3) Lot Dimensions.
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R6 Lot Dimensions
(a) Minimum Lot Size by Building Type.
(i) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020): 4,000 square feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Duplex: side -by -side (POMC 20.32.050): 5,000 square feet.
(iv) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 5,000 square feet.
(v) Attached house (POMC 20.32.070): 2,500 square feet.
(b) Minimum Lot Width.
(i) Detached house (POMC 20.32.020): 40 feet.
(ii) Backyard cottage (detached ADU) (POMC 20.32.030): not applicable.
(iii) Duplex: Side -by -Side (POMC 20.32.050).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 60 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 40 feet.
(iv) Duplex: back-to-back (POMC 20.32.060): 40 feet.
(v) Attached House (POMC 20.32.070).
(A) Lots that take vehicular access from primary street: 30 feet.
(B) Lots that do not take vehicular access from primary street: 20 feet.
(4) Maximum hard surface coverage is 75 percent.
(5) Principal Building Setbacks.
(a) Primary street: 10 feet minimum or average front setback (see POMC 20.40.020).
(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum.
(d) Rear: 10 feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may be
reduced to two feet).
(6) Accessory Structure Setbacks
(a) Primary street: 40 feet minimum.
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(b) Side street: 10 feet minimum.
(c) Side interior: five feet minimum. Side interior setback may be reduced to zero (0) feet within
principal building rear yard where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
(d) Rear: 19 Three feet minimum (rear setback for an accessory structure abutting an alley may
be reduced to two feet).
(e) Fire separation as specified in the building code may be required for accessory buildings.
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(7) Building Height.
(a) Principal building: three stories/35 feet maximum.
(b) Accessory structure: 24 feet maximum.
R6 Building Height
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SECTION 9. Corrections. Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and/or
code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to this ordinance,
including but not limited to the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors, references, ordinance
numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any reference thereto.
SECTION 10. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 11. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and
effect five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 13t" day of September 2022.
ATTEST:
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
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Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: September 23, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 28, 2022
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
SPONSOR:
Scott Diener, Councilmember