HomeMy WebLinkAboutSection 6 Exhibit E - 20.34 Residential Districts rev 4-2-2025(11015361.1) REVISEDChapter 20.34
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Sections:
20.34.010 Residential 1 (R1).
20.34.020 Residential 2 (R2).
20.34.030 Residential 3 (R3).
20.34.040 Residential 4 (R4).
20.34.050 Residential 5 (R5).
20.34.010 Residential 1 (R1).
(1) Intent. The R1 district is intended to accommodate low -density residential
development. R1 may be applied in areas designated as Low Density Residential in the Port
Orchard Comprehensive Plan. Uses and building types that would substantially interfere
with the low density residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Unit Density: Two(2) dwelling units per lot. Provided however when one unit is a
detached house, two ADUs are permitted in accordance with POMC 20.68.
(3) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R1 zone are identified in
POMC 20.32.015(1):
(4) Development Standards.
Dimensional Standards
Lots that do not take vehicle
access from an alley
Lots that take vehicle access
from an alley
A. Minimum Lot Area
6,000 square feet
5,000 square feet
B Minimum Lot Width
50 feet
50 feet
Setbacks
Principal Building(s), Parent
Lot, and Accessory Dwelling
Units
Accessory Buildings
D. Primary street
10 feet minimum*
40 feet minimum
E. Side street
Five (5) feet minimum
10 feet minimum
F. Side interior
Five (5) feet minimum
Five (5) feet minimum
G. Rear****
10 feet minimum
Three (3) feet minimum, Two
(2) feet minimum where
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abutting an alley
Primary street, garage door 20 feet minimum N/A
* Unless POMC 20.40.020 provides additional relief.
**** Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may utilize the rear yard setback applicable to
accessory structures, as identified in the table above.
Lot Coverage
C. Maximum 50%
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Building Height
Principal Building(s)
Three (3) stories/35 feet maximum
Accessory Dwelling Unit(s)
25 feet maximum
Accessory Building(s)
18 feet maximum
(Ord. 037-22 § 3; Ord. 056-19 § 9; Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.020 Residential 2 (R2).
(1) Intent. The R2 district is primarily intended to accommodate detached houses, duplex,
and townhouse development. The R2 may be applied in areas designated Medium Density
Residential in the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan . Uses that would substantially
interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Unit Density: Four (4) dwelling units per lot inclusive of Accessory Dwelling Units.
(3) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R2 zone are identified in
POMC 20.32.015(1).
(4) Development Standards.
Dimensional Standards
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Lots that do not take vehicle
access from an alley
Lots that take vehicle access
from an alley
A. Minimum Lot Area
5,000 square feet
3,000 square feet
B. Minimum Lot Width
40 feet
130 feet
Lot Coverage
C. Maximum 70%
Setbacks
Principal Building(s), Parent
Lot, and Accessory Dwelling
Units
Accessory Buildings
D. Primary street
10 feet minimum*
40 feet minimum
E. Side street
Five (5) feet minimum
10 feet minimum
F. Side interior
Five (5) feet minimum**
Five (5) feet minimum***
G. Rear****
10 feet minimum
Three (3) feet minimum, Two
(2) feet minimum where
abutting an alley
Primary street, garage door
20 feet minimum
N/A
* Unless POMC 20.40.020 provides additional relief.
** Except attached housing types with dwellings on individual fee simple lots such as
townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback.
*** Side interior setback may be reduced to zero feet within principal building rear yard
where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
**** Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may utilize the rear yard setback applicable to
accessory structures, as identified in the table above.
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Building Height
Principal Building(s)
Three (3) stories/35 feet maximum
Accessory Dwelling Unit(s)
25 feet maximum
Accessory Building(s)
18 feet maximum
(Ord. 037-22 § 4; Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.030 Residential 3 (R3).
(1) Intent. The R3 district is intended to accommodate a variety of residential options
limited to three stories in height. The R3 zone may be applied in areas designated Medium
Density Residential in the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan. Uses that would substantially
interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Unit Density:
(a) Detached Houses and/or Middle Housing: Maximum of six (6) dwelling units per
lot.
(b) Apartments: No maximum.
(3) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R3 zone are identified in
POMC 20.32.015(1):
(4) Development Standards.
Dimensional Standards
Lots that do not take vehicle
access from an alley
Lots that take vehicle access
from an alley
A. Minimum Lot Area
5,000 square feet
3,000 square feet
B. Minimum Lot Width
40 feet
30 feet
Lot Coverage
C. Maximum 80%
Setbacks
Principal Building(s), Parent
Lot, and Accessory Dwelling
Units
Accessory Buildings
D. Primary street
10 feet minimum*
40 feet minimum
E. Side street
Five (5) feet minimum
10 feet minimum
F. Side interior
Five (5) feet minimum**
Five (5) feet minimum***
G. Rear****
10 feet minimum
Three (3) feet minimum, Two
(2) feet minimum where
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abutting an alley
Primary street, garage door 20 feet minimum N/A
* Unless POMC 20.40.020 provides additional relief.
** Except attached housing types with dwellings on individual fee simple lots such as
townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback.
*** Side interior setback may be reduced to zero feet within principal building rear yard
where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
**** Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may utilize the rear yard setback applicable to
accessory structures, as identified in the table above.
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Building Height
Principal Building(s)
Three (3) stories/35 feet maximum
Accessory Dwelling Unit(s)
25 feet maximum
Accessory Building(s)
18 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.
(Ord. 037-22 § 5; Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
20.34.040 Residential 4 (R4).
(1) Intent. The R4 district is intended to accommodate a variety of multifamily residential
options at heights of 45 feet or less. The R4 zone may be applied in areas designated High
Density Residential in the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan. Uses that would substantially
interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
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(2) Unit Density:
(a) Middle Housing: Maximum of six (6) dwelling units per lot.
(b)Apartments: No maximum.
(3) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R4 zone are identified in
POMC 20.32.015(1):
(4) Development Standards.
Dimensional Standards
Lots that do not take vehicle
access from an alley
Lots that take vehicle access
from an alley
A. Minimum Lot Area
5,000 square feet
3,000 square feet
B. Minimum Lot Width
N/A
N/A
Lot Coverage
C. Maximum 80%
Setbacks
Principal Building(s), Parent
Accessory Buildings
Lot
D. Primary street
10 feet minimum*/25 feet
40 feet minimum
maximum
E. Side street
Five (5) feet minimum/25
10 feet minimum
feet maximum
F. Side interior
Five (5) feet minimum**
Five (5) feet minimum***
G. Rear
10 feet minimum, or four (4)
Three (3) feet minimum, Two
feet minimum where
(2) feet minimum where
abutting an alley
abutting an alley
Primary street, garage door
20 feet minimum
N/A
* Unless POMC 20.40.020 provides additional relief.
** Except attached housing types with dwellings on individual fee simple lots such as
townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback.
*** Side interior setback may be reduced to zero feet within principal building rear yard
where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
Build -to Zone (BTZ)
Minimum BTZ (percent of lot width)
H. Building facade in primary street 60 percent minimum
I. Building facade in side street 30 percent minimum
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Building Height
All buildings and structures Four (4) stories/45 feet maximum
Accessory Buildings 18 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.
(Ord. 037-22 § 6; Ord. 011-19 § 4 (Exh. 1)).
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. The R5 zone may be applied in areas designated High
Density Residential in the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan. Uses that would substantially
interfere with the residential nature of the district are not allowed.
(2) Unit Density:
(a) Detached Houses: Not permitted.
(b) Middle Housing: No maximum.
(c)Multifamily Housing: No maximum.
(3) Building Types Allowed. The allowed building types in the R5 zone are identified in
POMC 20.32.015(1).
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R5 Building Types
(4) Development Standards.
Dimensional Standards
Lots that do not take vehicle
access from an alley
Lots that take vehicle access
from an alley
A. Minimum Lot Area
5,000 square feet
3,000 square feet
B. Minimum Lot Width
N/A
N/A
I Lot Coverage
C. Maximum 80%
Setbacks
Principal Building(s), and
Accessory Buildings
Parent Lot
D. Primary street
10 feet minimum*/25 feet
40 feet minimum
maximum
E. Side street
5 feet minimum/25 feet
10 feet minimum
maximum
F. Side interior
Five (5) feet minimum**
Five (5) feet minimum***
G. Rear
10 feet minimum, or four (4)
Three (3) feet minimum, Two
feet minimum where
(2) feet minimum where
abutting an alley
abutting an alley
Primary street, garage door
20 feet minimum
N/A
* Unless POMC 20.40.020 provides additional relief.
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** Except attached housing types with dwellings on individual fee simple lots such as
townhouses or attached houses which do not require a side interior setback.
*** Side interior setback may be reduced to zero feet within principal building rear yard
where an opened alley abuts rear property line.
Build -to Zone (BTZ)
Minimum BTZ (percent of lot width)
H. Building facade in primary street 60 percent minimum
I. Building facade in side street 30 percent minimum
Building Height
All buildings and structures Five (5) stories/55 feet maximum
Accessory Buildings 18 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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