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AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, making amendments to the Zoning Code in
Section 20.48.060 Residential Parking Requirements in order to
modify setback requirements and to clarify driveway and alley
provisions.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance 4950 on November 30, 2005
establishing a new Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, through practical use and application of the Zoning Code the need for
modification has been identified; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has established a procedure for amending the
Zoning Code in Title 20.18.020 (d) of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC), which requires
amendments to the Zoning Code to be both consistent with the goals and policies.of the
Comprehensive Plan and to be consistent with other applicable rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, these amendments are consistent with the City's Comprehensive
Plan, County Wide Planning Policies, The State Growth Management Act, and other applicable
regulations and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2010 the Planning Commission conducted a workshop
on the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2010 the public was notified by a legal advertisement in
the Kitsap Sun of the opportunity to make comment and participate in the public hearing held by
the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2010 the proposed Zoning Code amendments were
circulated to the State Agencies for the requisite 60 -day review and comment period and the City
received conformation on May 12, 2010 that the notice was received; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2010 a SEPA DNS was issued for the proposed action
with an administrative appeal deadline of June 8, 2010 and no appeals were filed; and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2010 the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the Zoning Code amendments and formulated a recommendation to forward the
amendments for City Council consideration; and
WHEREAS, on July 10,2010 the public was notified by a legal advertisement in
the Kitsap Sun of the opportunity to make comment and participate in the public hearing by the
City Council; and
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WHEREAS, on July 21, 2010 the City Council conducted a public hearing and
considered all testimony prior to their decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The findings and conclusions adopted by the Planning Commission
attached hereto as Exhibit A are adopted and incorporated as if set forth fully herein.
SECTION 2. Section 20.48.060 in the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled
"Residential Parking Development Standards" is hereby amended as follows:
20.48.060 RESIDENTIAL PARKING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following provisions apply to off - street parking spaces for all residential development:
(a) Surface: Driveways and areas used for loading, parking and maneuvering
motorized vehicles shall have a paved surface.
(b) Gravel Surface Driveway: A gravel surface driveway may be allowed for a
single - family residence for that portion of the driveway that is more than 100 feet from the lot
line where access is provided. Any driveway approved for a gravel surface shall include a paved
apron in front of the garage automobile door entrance extending a minimum depth of eighteen
(18) feet and at least the width of the garage door.
(c) Side Yard Setback: Minimum three (3) feet. When parking is located in an
approved driveway the setback for parking may be reduced to zero (0) feet. lace- pald�e
loe,-Ated- vli-thin the side ) sethaek A—f-th-p- tho ';idiq W line Abuts An alley. When
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(d) Rear Yard Setback: Minimum three (3) feet. When parking is located in an
approved driveway the setback for parking may be reduced to zero (0) feet. No-pag4gg-4ia4-be
zero.
(e) Alley Setback: Zero (0) feet.
e( kD Front Yard Setback: No parking shall be located within the front yard setback
area of the zone, except within paved driveways, unless allowed otherwise by law.
(-A(a) Stall Dimensions:
(1) Parking stalls for a single - family dwelling shall have a minimum width of
eight (8) feet and depth of eighteen (18) feet.
(2) . Parking facilities for two or more dwellings shall comply with the design
standards prescribed in BMC Section 20.48.080. These design standards may be modified to
allow stacked parking spaces for a residential structure containing up to four (4) dwellings
provided the parking spaces comply with setbacks.
(h) Driveways:
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(1) A driveway may be located within any setback area for a residential use
provided it complies with all applicable City Street and engineering standards established in
Chapter 11 BMC.
(2) The driveway shall not be less than eight (8) feet in width and not more
than twenty (20) feet in width within the front yard setback. within 5 setbaeks is not used
The Director maygpprove exceptions to the maximum
driveway width when necessary for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
standards.
01j(i) Required Parking Spaces: The number of off - street parking spaces shall be
provided in accordance with the use and the following corresponding standards, except as
modified per BMC Section 20.48.050:
Number Minimum Number of
Type of Use: of Bedrooms: Parking Spaces:
(1) ADU See BMC 20.46.010
(2) Single -unit residential All 2.0 per dwelling
(3) Two - unit residential All 2.0 per dwelling
(4) Multi -unit residential 1 or less 1.5 per dwelling
(5) Multi -unit residential 2 1.75 per dwelling
(6) Multi -unit residential 3 or more 2.0 per dwelling
(7) Group Residential Facility, Class I 2.0 plus 1.0 for each bedroom
Group Residential Home beyond the first 4 plus 1.0 for each
Adult Family Home 300 square feet of gross floor area used for
counseling
SECTION 7. Severability. If any one or more sections, sub - sections, or
sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten
(10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED by the City Council the `� day of ' 2010
CK WO RD, Council President
Approved this - day of ' 2010
PATTY L , Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CAROL E GE N, City Cl rk R ER A. OVICH, C'
PUBLISHED the day of , 2010
EFFECTIVE the day of , 2010
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Exhibit A
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION
Summary:
Proposed amendments relate to the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 20.48.060
Residential Parking standards. Generally amendments are to relax parking setbacks
to match the setbacks of accessory structures rather than primary structures.
Additionally amendments are to clarify language about alley setbacks and driveway
requirements.
I. FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Project Description:
Proposed amendments to the Zoning Code include the following:
• Reduce parking setbacks to match that of Accessory Structures:
1. Front yard setback: Allow for parking in the driveway.
2. Rear yard setback: 3'
3. Side yard setback: 3'
• Clarify Alley Setbacks: Revise language relating to setbacks associated to alleys to
clarify that no setback is required for parking adjacent to an alley.
• Revise Driveway Requirements: Establish a minimum and maximum size for
driveways in order to ensure,front yard setback areas are not overwhelmed by
parking.
2. Procedural History
2.1 April 20, 2010 - Planning Commission Workshop
2.2 May 8, 2010 - Notice of Public Hearing
2.3 May 11, 2010 — SEPA DNS
2.3 May 18, 2010 - Planning Commission Public Hearing
3. Public Comment
Individuals providing verbal testimony at Planning Commission public hearing:
a. Victor Target - Developer
4. SEPA Determination
A Determination of Non - Significance was issued on May 11, 2010, with a comment
deadline of May 25, 2010, and an appeal deadline of June 8, 2010. No comments or
appeals have been filed to date.
5. Consistency
Zoning Code text amendments shall meet the decision criteria outlined in BMC
20.18.020 (d). The Planning Commission may recommend, and the City Council may
adopt or adopt with modifications, an amendment to the Zoning Code text if the criteria
outlined below are met.
Exhibit A
BMC 20.18.020(4)(1) allows text amendments if they are consistent with the goals
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Analysis: The amendments are minor and continue to uphold the objectives and
goals of the Comprehensive Plan. These amendments do not change the
intent or purpose of the Zoning Code.
BMC 20.18.202(d)(2) allows text amendments if they are consistent with other City,
State, and Federal codes, regulations and ordinances.
Analysis: The proposed amendments to the Zoning Code do not conflict with any
other regulations.
II. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATION
Based on the findings above, Planning Commission concludes that the Zoning Code
amendments meet the requirements in BMC 20.18.020, text amendments to the Zoning
Code, and therefore recommends the adoption of the amendments to the Zoning Code.
Res ctfully submitted by:
ndrea enter, Executive Secretary
pproved by:
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Lois Hoell, Chair