Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Meeting Join Zoom Meeting Online Click Here Join Zoom Meeting by Phone Phone Number: 1.253.215.8782 Meeting ID: 841 5275 2163 Passcode: 447610 Tuesday Ocean Shores Library July 25, 2023 573 Point Brown Ave. NW 2:00 PM Ocean Shores, Washington Page Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Meeting Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Meeting on July 11, 2023 Public Comments Planning Commission is accepting written Public Comments to be sent via email to the City Clerk at slogan@osgov.com no later than 1:00 PM July 25, 2023 Old Business New Business 3 2. Proposed Final Low Density/Single Family Residential Code - Draft • Presented by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease • Planning Commission Action Discussion Page 1 of 10 Page 4 3. Review of Zoning Code Update Purpose and Principles • Led by Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease 4. Review of Proposed Zones • Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease 5 - 10 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code • Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease 6. Review of Districts 8, 10, 11, 16 • Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease Reports 7. Planning Commission Member(s) Report • Dan Bricker • Gary Pease • Thorn Ward • Kerry Barr • Paul Schulz • Mark Lawlis Future Meeting Date August 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM Adjourn _________________________________________________________ Public Notice: • Persons requiring auxiliary aids or special arrangements in order to participate in meetings should call 360.940.7498 at least two business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 2 of 10  Proposed Zones Update of Ocean Shores Washington Zoning Code a/o 07/25/2023 1. R-L Zone Low Density Residen�al/Single Family Residen�al – 17.16 R-1 Zone Single Family Residential 2. R-M Zone Medium Density Residen�al – 17.18 Zone R-2 Duplex; 17.20 R-3 Zone Triplex; 17.22 R-4 Zone Fourplex 3. R-H Zone High Density Residen�al – 17.27 R-5 Zone Fiveplex and Sixplex; 17.28 R-7 Zone Multifamily Medium Density; 17.30 R-8 Zone Multifamily High Density; 17.32 R-9 Zone Multifamily Ultra High Density 4. R-L/Mixed Zone Low Density Residen�al/Mixed Use 5. R-L/Mixed Zone Medium Density Residen�al/Mixed Use 6. R-H/Mixed Zone High Density Residen�al Mixed Use 7. B-1/Downtown Corridor Zone 8. B-1 Zone Retail Commercial - 17.34 Retail Commercial 9. B-2 Zone General Commercial – 17.36 General Commercial 10. B-3 Zone Resort Tourist – 17.37 Resort Tourist Commercial 2. Proposed Final Low Density/Single Family Residential Code - Draft Pre... Page 3 of 10  Purpose and Guiding Principles Update of Ocean Shores, Washington Zoning and Municipal Code to Reflect 2020 Ocean Shores Comprehensive Plan Purpose: The purpose of the Planning Commission update to Ocean Shores, Washington Zoning and Municipal Code is to recommend actions to the Ocean Shores City Council that iden�fy and correct discrepancies with the 2020 Ocean Shores Comprehensive Plan, simplify the code, and reflect the past and present reali�es of development within the City of Ocean Shores. Guiding Principles: • Use 2020 Ocean Shores Comprehensive Plan as a guide, but also be willing to update both the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning and Municipal Code as required. • Simplify the current Zoning Map and Municipal Code • Reflect the “on the ground” reali�es of historical and recent development in Ocean Shores • Maintain and improve the current character and nature of single-family housing areas. • Sustain and improve the natural beauty and environment of Ocean Shores • Seek opportuni�es and areas to create opportuni�es for more affordable housing, especially single-family housing. • Enhance the Ocean Shores resident and visitor experience through a more aesthe�cally pleasing “Downtown Area” • Iden�fy areas for “resort type” and “mixed use” opportuni�es. As of 07/25/2023 3. Review of Zoning Code Update Purpose and Principles Led by Planning C... Page 4 of 10  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 1/6 Chapter 17.18 R-2 ZONE DUPLEX Chapter 17.18 R-2 ZONE DUPLEX Sections: 17.18.010 Purpose. 17.18.020 Permitted uses. 17.18.030 Conditional uses. 17.18.040 Prohibited uses. 17.18.050 Density regulations. 17.18.060 General regulations. 17.18.010 Purpose. This district is intended for low-density, single-family and two-family dwellings, in order to assure adequate light, air, open space, privacy, and the protection of property values. Other uses should only be allowed if they are compatible with these values and consistent with the overall public interest. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.07 (part), 1974) 17.18.020 Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be as follows: A. All uses permitted in the R-1 zone. B. Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.07(a), 1974) 17.18.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-2 zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.080: A. Public and semi-public uses as provided in Section 17.50.040. B. Resource extraction as provided in Section 17.50.050. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.18.040 Prohibited uses. A. All uses not specifically listed as permitted or conditional uses in this district are prohibited uses; provided, that the city planner may determine that a proposed use is substantially similar to a listed permitted use and authorize the use in accordance with Section 17.06.050; provided further, that uses similar to listed conditional uses may be processed for consideration by the hearing examiner pursuant to Section 17.06.060. B. Homeless services uses are prohibited in the R-2 zone. (Ord. 1076 ß 2, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.18.050 Density regulations. A. One single-family dwelling is allowed per established and recorded lot according to the plats existing as of August 1, 2003, or as legally created thereafter under the provisions of the city short plat and subdivision requirements. B. Two-family dwellings shall have a minimum lot size of eight thousand square feet per structure. C. Subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments shall have a minimum lot size of seven thousand two hundred square feet. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code Led by: Planning Commis... Page 5 of 10  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 2/6 Chapter 17.18 R-2 ZONE DUPLEX (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.18.060 General regulations. The provisions of Section 17.16.060, General regulations, of the R-1 zone, and Section 17.16.070, Regulations for manufactured homes, shall also apply in the R-2 zone. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code Led by: Planning Commis... Page 6 of 10  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 3/6 Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONE TRIPLEX Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONE TRIPLEX Sections: 17.20.010 Purpose. 17.20.020 Permitted uses. 17.20.030 Conditional uses. 17.20.040 Prohibited uses. 17.20.050 Density regulations. 17.20.060 General regulations. 17.20.010 Purpose. This district is intended for moderate density, one-, two- and three-family dwellings, in order to assure adequate light, air, open space, privacy, and the protection of property values while providing affordable housing in the community. Other uses should only be allowed if they are compatible with these values and consistent with the overall public interest. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.08 (part), 1974) 17.20.020 Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be as follows: A. All uses permitted in the R-1 zone. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Three-family dwellings. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.08(a), 1974) 17.20.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-3 zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.080: A. Public and semi-public uses as provided in Section 17.50.040. B. Resource extraction as provided in Section 17.50.050. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.20.040 Prohibited uses. A. All uses not specifically listed as permitted or conditional uses in this district are prohibited uses; provided, that the city planner may determine that a proposed use is substantially similar to a listed permitted use and authorize the use in accordance with Section 17.06.050; provided further, that uses similar to listed conditional uses may be processed for consideration by the hearing examiner pursuant to Section 17.06.060. B. Homeless services uses are prohibited in the R-3 zone. (Ord. 1076 ß 2, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.20.050 Density regulations. A. One single-family dwelling is allowed per established and recorded lot according to the plats existing as of August 1, 2003, or as legally created thereafter under the provisions of the city short plat and subdivision requirements. B. Two- and three-family dwellings shall have a minimum lot size of two thousand eight hundred square feet per dwelling unit per structure. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code Led by: Planning Commis... Page 7 of 10  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 4/6 Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONE TRIPLEX C. Subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments shall have a minimum lot size of seven thousand two hundred square feet. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.20.060 General regulations. The provisions of Section 17.16.060, General regulations, of the R-1 zone, and Section 17.16.070, Regulations for manufactured homes, shall also apply in the R-3 zone. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code Led by: Planning Commis... Page 8 of 10  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 5/6 Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONE TRIPLEX Chapter 17.22 R-4 ZONE FOURPLEX Sections: 17.22.010 Purpose. 17.22.020 Permitted uses. 17.22.030 Conditional uses. 17.22.040 Prohibited uses. 17.22.050 Density regulations. 17.22.060 General regulations. 17.22.010 Purpose. This district is intended for moderate density, one-, two-, three- and four-family dwellings, in order to assure adequate light, air, open space, privacy, and the protection of property values while providing affordable housing in the community. Other uses should only be allowed if they are compatible with these values and consistent with the overall public interest. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.09 (part), 1974) 17.22.020 Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be as follows: A. All uses permitted in the R-1 zone. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Three-family dwellings. D. Four-family dwellings. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.09(a), 1974) 17.22.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-4 zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.080: A. Public and semi-public uses as provided in Section 17.50.040. B. Resource extraction as provided in Section 17.50.050. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.22.040 Prohibited uses. A. All uses not specifically listed as permitted or conditional uses in this district are prohibited uses; provided, that the city planner may determine that a proposed use is substantially similar to a listed permitted use and authorize the use in accordance with Section 17.06.050; provided further, that uses similar to listed conditional uses may be processed for consideration by the hearing examiner pursuant to Section 17.06.060. B. Homeless services uses are prohibited in the R-4 zone. (Ord. 1076 ß 2, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.22.050 Density regulations. A. One single-family dwelling is allowed per established and recorded lot according to the plats existing as of August 1, 2003, or as legally created thereafter under the provisions of the city short plat and subdivision requirements. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code Led by: Planning Commis... Page 9 of 10  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 6/6 Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONE TRIPLEX B. Two-, three- and four-family dwellings shall have a minimum lot size of two thousand one hundred square feet per dwelling unit per structure. C. Subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments shall have a minimum lot size of seven thousand two hundred square feet. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.22.060 General regulations. The provisions of Section 17.16.060, General regulations, of the R-1 zone, and Section 17.16.070, Regulations for manufactured homes, shall also apply in the R-4 zone. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 5. Review of Medium Density - R-2, R-3, R-4 Code Led by: Planning Commis... Page 10 of 10