1807 - Ordinance - Amending Ordinance 1634 by Amending Comprehensive PlanNOTICE OF CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
ORDINANCE
The following is a summary of an Ordinance approved by the Port Orchard City Council at their regular
Council meeting held December 11,2000.
ORDINANCE NO. 1807
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON
AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 1634; BY AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT REGARDING LOW DENSITY
AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL.
Copies c Ordinance No. 1807 are available for review at the office of the City Clerk of e City of Port
Orchard. Upon written request a statement of the full text of the Ordinance will be mailed to any
interested person without charge. Thirty days after publication, copies of Ordinance No. 1807 will be
provided at a nominal charge.
City of Port Orchard
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Michelle Merlin0
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December 20,2000
ORDINANCE NO. 1807
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
AMENDING CITY OF PORT ORCHARD COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN ORDINANCE N0.1634; BY AMENDING THE LAND USE
ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT
REGARDING LOW DENSITY AND HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CLASSIFICATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Orchard has initiated a Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance Amendment CA-03-00, that the Comprehensive Plan Text, regarding residential land use be
modified to be in conformance with the current intent of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the amended text language will provide for a greater distinction between
residential housing types and densities, promote home ownership, and further preservation of housing stock;
and
WHEREAS, State Law RCW 36.70A.130 dictates that cities shall at least every five years
take action to review and, if needed, revise its Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard seeks to be in compliance with the goals, policies, and
procedures of the Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard Planning Commission has transmitted to the Council of
the City of Port Orchard their findings and conclusions as stated in Resolution 31500. (Attachment “A”) that
the Comprehensive Plan Text be amended for the reasons stated therein; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard intends to proceed with a community planning effort in
2001-2002 that will result in revisions to the Comprehensive Plan Map and respective Zoning Map to
implement the Medium Density Residential provisions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment CA-03-00 is found to be
consistent with the goals of the community, adopted Comprehensive Plan and general requirements of the
Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A); now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS: That the City Council does hereby adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 315-00. with
findings and conclusions. as it‘s own and does hereby amend the Residential Land Use provisions of the
Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as follows:
SECTION 1. Land Use Designations
These designations provide for the General Plan of the City and have been developed as a
result of extensive public participation and planning goals. They attempt to balance the need to expand the
City with increases in densities inside the City upon larger vacant parcels. Wherever possible, it is expected
that density increases will be mitigated by providing open spaces. Critical areas will be preserved as open
space and associated with parks, sensitive areas and buffers as new development occurs throughout the
City. Commercial areas shall be designated near existing commercial and industrial areas with existing
access to arterial streets. Improved landscaping and development design to promote buffering and
consistent architectural styles near important community sites are desired to maintain the City’s character.
These designations are more specifically applied as set forth in detailed study area plans for the City. The
Land Use Plan has six development designations as follows:
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(1) Low Density Residential A density of 4.5 dwelling units per acre is allowed within
the Low Density Residential Designation; or up to six (figure potential through density bonus
provisions) dwelling units per acre may be allowed within a Planned Residential
Development (PRD), or Planned Unit Development (PUD). The purpose of the Low Density
Residential designation is to stabilize and preserve existing single family neighborhoods in a
mix of predominately single family detached housing types, including zero lot line and village
housing arrangements with a variety of densities and sizes in locations appropriate for urban
densities. Single family attached dwellings may be allowed within Planned Residential
Developments, and Planned Unit Developments. This designation is intended to allow only
those accessory and complementary nonresidential uses that are compatible with single
family residential communities. Traditional neighborhood uses such as schools, parks and
churches may be allowed through Conditional Use Permit approval.
Areas designated Low Density Residential shall have adequate water, sewer and drainage
services and should have att four of the following characteristics:
Existing residential low density area;
Street service mainly by local access streets;
Existing buffers surrounding the designation, including park or
sensitive areas;
Existing or potential for parks or open space by design;
Major arterials define the edge of the area;
Area includes an existing or potential public recreational area;
Area is adjacent to a public services facility;
Ability to identify potential areas for open space in new development areas
Within the Low Density Residential Designation certain lands may be zoned as "Greenbelt".
It is the purpose of the greenbelt zone (GB) to preserve and protect natural areas that are
unique in character, and insure that natural systems will be maintained. This purpose will be
accomplished by:
(0 Providing for conservation, wildlife habitat, open space, parks,
recreational areas, trails, greenways. and similar urban separators
on lands that are suitable for this purpose;
Within the greenbelt system, allowing only those accessory and
complementary uses that are compatible with the preservation of
natural systems.
(ii)
The Greenbelt Zone is appropriate for lands acquired or proposed to be acquired or set-
aside for public park and recreation use by the comprehensive plan and for other semi-
publicly or privately owned lands that are dedicated, reserved or otherwise set-aside for
greenbelt purposes including those of a commercial orientation that should be reserved for
long-term protection. Density in these areas will be 0.5 dwelling units per acre.
(2) Allows for a density of 8 dwelling units per net
usable acre. Permitted residential development includes duplexes, single family attached
(townhomes), and small lot single family detached residences. Single-family attached
housing such as townhomes or duplexes will be reviewed under provisions for Planned
Residential Developments (PRD) and/or use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) provisions
for their ability to require careful design, provide needed pedestrian access ways, and
preserve identified important community characteristics including view corridors, shorelines,
and wetland areas. Based upon the degree, to which the above criteria are met, zoning may
be increase up to 12 dwelling units per net usable acre. This designation is intended to
Medium Density Residential
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allow only those accessory and complementary nonresidential uses that are compatible with
single family residential communities. Traditional neighborhood uses such as schools, parks
and churches may be allowed through a Conditional Use permit approval. Areas designated
Medium Density Residential shall have adequate water, sewer, and drainage services and
should meet &&&least four of the following characteristics:
Existing residential medium density areas;
Street seivice mainly by local access streets;
Existing buffers surrounding the designation, including park or sensitive
areas;
Existing or potential for parks or open space by design;
Major arterials define the edge of the area;
Area includes an existing or potential public recreation area;
Area is adjacent to a public services facility;
Ability to identify potential areas for open space in new development areas.
Designated areas are intended to recognize the small lot development patterns existing
across much of the city, allowing infil and redevelopment through strict design guidelines.
These areas are intended to be pedestrian-oriented within the designated boundary, with
convenient access to convenience commercial, neighborhood parks, public transit, and
passenger ferry service. Design guidelines should be developed to help ensure that new
higher density development is compatible with existing lower density development. Design
guidelines should also ensure that the area is pedestrian-friendly, with sidewalks and
streetscaping.
Mixed-use offce/residential development may be allowed through Rezone/Planned Unit
Development (PUD) approval to implement city planning efforts.
Within the Medium Density Residential Designation certain lands may be zoned as
"Greenbelt" It is the purpose of the greenbelt zone (GB) to preserve and protect natural
areas that are unique in character, and insure that natural systems will be maintained. This
purpose will be accomplished by:
(i) Providing for conservation, wildlife habitat, open space, parks,
recreational areas, trails, greenways, and similar urban separators
on lands that are suitable for this purpose;
complementary uses that are compatible with the preservation of
natural systems.
(ii)
The Greenbelt Zone (GB) is appropriate for lands acquired or proposed to be acquired or
set-aside for public park and recreation use by the comprehensive plan and for other semi-
publicly or privately owned lands that are dedicated, reserved or othelwise set-aside for
greenbelt purposes including those of a commercial orientation that should be reserved for
long-term protection. Density in these areas will be 0.5 dwelling units per acre.
(3) Allows for up to 20 dwelling units per net useable acre.
Single-family attached, and Multi-family dwellings will be reviewed under provisions for
Planned Residential Developments (PRD) and use of Planned Unit Development (PUD)
provisions for their ability to require careful design, provide needed pedestrian access ways,
and preserve identified important community characteristics including view corridors,
shorelines, and wetland areas. This designation allows single family attachedldetached,
duplex, and multi-family dwellings; as well as traditional neighborhood uses such as parks,
High Density Residential
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schools, and churches
This designation encourages higher densities within the City where a range of public
services are conveniently nearby or planned. This type of development is intended to
support and facilitate public transit and to promote pedestrian and non-motorized
transportation and promote affordable housing. Areas designated High Density Residential
shall have adequate water, sewer and drainage services and should have -four of the
following characteristics:
Existing high density residential area;
Street service mainly by collector or arterial roads;
Existing buffers surrounding the designation include park or sensitive areas;
Existing or potential for parks or open space by design;
Major arterials define an edge of the area;
Area includes an existing or potential public recreational area;
Area is adjacent to a public services facility;
Abillty to identify potential areas for open space in new development areas.
These areas are intended to be pedestrian-oriented within the designated boundary, with
convenient access to convenience commercial, neighborhood parks, public transit, and
passenger ferry service. Design guidelines should be developed to help ensure that new
higher density development is compatible with existing lower density development. Design
guidelines should also ensure that the area is pedestrian-friendly, with sidewalks and
streetscaping.
Mixed-use offcelresidential development may be allowed through Planned Unit
Development (PUD) approval to implement city planning efforts.
Within the High Density Residential Designation certain lands may be zoned as "Greenbelt".
It is the purpose of the greenbelt zone (GB) to preserve and protect natural areas that are
unique in character, and insure that natural systems will be maintained. This purpose will be
accomplished by:
(i) Providing for conservation, wildlife habitat, open space, parks,
recreational areas, trails, greenways, and similar urban separators
on lands that are suitable for this purpose;
Within the greenbelt system, allowing only those accessory and
complementary uses that are compatible with the preservation of
natural systems.
(ii)
The Greenbelt (GB) Zone is appropriate for lands acquired or proposed to be acquired or
set-aside for public park and recreation use by the comprehensive plan and for other semi-
publicly or privately owned lands that are dedicated, reserved or otherwise set-aside for
greenbelt purposes including those of a commercial orientation that should be reserved for
long-term protection. Density in these areas will be 0.5 dwelling units per acre.
(4) Public spaces, public and private schools,
churches, hospitals, parks, outdoor recreation use, government and cultural or educational
institutions. This designation recognizes important public lands and uses. Parks may be
designated where one or more of the following criteria are met:
Public and Community Spaces
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(a) Land includes environmentally sensitive areas such as identified wetlands,
steep slopes over 15%, flood plains, and fish and wildlife areas listed within the City
of Port Orchard‘s Critical Areas Ordinance;
(b) Public land;
(c) Land donated for public recreational use and accepted by the City.
(5) Commercial
(a) Central Business District The economic center of the City provides
centralized retail, professional office facilities, tourist, and related services. Future
architectural designs should take advantage of and enhance the City’s waterh-ont
character. It is intended to be a compact, pedestrian oriented shopping and
employment district which provides a variety of urban and social activities. The City
center should be safe, attractive and convenient. Uses in this district should meet
high standards for design and appearance for such uses as retail, restaurant,
offices. and financial institutions. Dwellings may be stacked on upper floors at
densities as designated within the Zoning Ordinance.
Areas designated for Central Business District Commercial should be reasonably
associated with the center of the City and have adequate water, sewer and
drainage services and should have at least three of the following characteristics:
(i) Existing legal commercial use;
(ii) Existing commercial uses with access to a major arterial through
use of a collector street;
(ii) Demonstrated need for commercial service of type proposed;
(iv) Area suitable for development with adequate buffers through
appropriate design.
(b) Convenience Center Convenience retail and service facilities are
located near major arterial interchanges and along the City’s transportation corridors
including grocery and drug stores, restaurants, service stations and specialty shops
such as bakeries, liquor stores, laundromats, barber and beauty shops, medical and
dental clinics.
Areas designated Convenience Commercial should have adequate water, sewer
and drainage services and should have at least three of the following
characteristics:
(i) Existing legal commercial use;
(ii) Existing commercial uses with access to a major arterial through
use of a collector street;
(iii) Demonstrated need for commercial service of type proposed;
(iv) Existing natural buffer between other designations;
(v) Area suitable for development with adequate buffers through
appropriate design.
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(6) IndustriallManufacturing Commercial storage, shipping and processing
operations, appliance storage and repair, bulk goods storage, upholstery and furniture
refinishing shops, laboratories, wholesale and warehousing, light manufacturing, contractor
storage and fabricating yards.
Area designated industriallmanufacturing should have adequate water, sewer, and fire
services as well as drainage control and should have at least three of the following
characteristics:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Existing legal industriallmanufacturing use areas;
Direct access to major arterial, or collector street;
Resource location (i.e. gravel pit);
Include facilities for public and industrial employees for rest and recreation;
Ability to identify existing buffer or to create adequate buffers through
appropriate design between designations.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, signed by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 11" day of Decembe 2000 h'
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Pathcia Parks, City Clerk
LESLIE J. EATH HER ILL, MAYOR
Spopsored by: )
ATTACHMENT "A
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 315-00
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RESIDENTIAL LOW AND HIGH AND ADDING AN ADDITIONAL DENSITY
CLASSIFICATION OF MEDIUM.
AMENDMENT CA-03-00, TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING THE DENSITY OF
WHEREAS, the Planning commission held a Public Meeting for the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment CA-03-00; and
WHEREAS, the City is proposing that the Comprehensive Plan text amendment
of residential Low, Medium and High be modified to be in conformance with the current
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City ofPort Orchard following State Law RCW 36.70A.130
which dictates that the cities shall at least every five years take action to review and, if
needed, revise their Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard seeks to be in compliance with the goals,
policies, and procedures of the Growth Management Act; and
WE THEREFORE FIND Comprehensive Plan Amendment CA-03-00 is not
detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community and is proposed to be
within the character of the Growth Management Act, Comprehensive Plan, and the
community.
CONCLUSION: Based upon the facts, testimony, and the materials
presented at the Meeting, we therefore conclude that the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment CA-03-00 is consistent with the health, safety, and welfare of the City of
Port Orchard.
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Port Orchard does
hereby respecthlly request that the City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment CA-03-00.
PASSED this 161h day of October 2000.
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
L.
0. John Hokanson, Chairman
ATTEST:
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