Section 60.25

Section 60.25 – GENERAL REGULATIONS

The following regulations apply to all uses in this zone unless otherwise noted:

1.    Refer to Chapter 1 KZC to determine what other provisions of this code may apply to the subject property.

2.    Developments creating four or more new dwelling units shall provide at least 10 percent of the units as affordable housing units as defined in Chapter 5 KZC. Two additional units may be constructed for each affordable housing unit provided. In such cases, the minimum lot size listed in the Use Regulations shall be used to establish the base number of units allowed on the site, but shall not limit the size of individual lots. See Chapter 112 KZC for additional affordable housing incentives and requirements.

3.    The required 30-foot front yard may be reduced, subject to all of the following conditions:

a.    The existing primary structure does not conform to the minimum shoreline setback standard;

b.    The proposed complete replacement or replacement of portion of the existing primary structure complies with the minimum required shoreline setback established under the provisions of Chapter 83 KZC, or as otherwise approved under the shoreline setback reduction provisions established in KZC 83.380;

c.    The front yard for the complete replacement or the portion of replacement may be reduced one foot for each one foot of the shoreline setback that is increased in dimension from the setback of the existing nonconforming primary structure; provided, that subsection (3)(d) of this section is met; and

d.    Within the front yard, each portion of the primary structure that is replaced is set back from the front property line by a distance greater than or equal to the maximum height of that portion above the front property line.

4.    The required 30-foot front yard may be reduced one foot for each foot of this yard that is developed as a public use area if:

a.    Within 30 feet of the front property line, each portion of a structure is set back from the front property line by a distance greater than or equal to the height of that portion above the front property line; and

b.    Substantially, the entire width of this yard (from north to south property lines) is developed as a public use area; and

c.    The design of the public use area is specifically approved by the City.

(Does not apply to Public Access Pier, Boardwalk, or Public Access Facility; Boat Launch; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached Dwelling Unit; Piers, Docks, Boat Lifts and Canopies Serving Detached, Attached or Stacked Dwelling Units; Public Park; Public Utility; or Water Taxi).

5.    A view corridor must be maintained across 30 percent of the average parcel width. Refer to Chapter 83 KZC for additional details.

6.    May not use lands waterward of the high water mark to determine lot size or to calculate allowable density.

7.    May also be regulated under the Shoreline Master Program. Refer to Chapter 83 KZC.