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: 863 2908 8269 Passcode: 717715 Tuesday Ocean Shores Library September 12, 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 3-4 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Commission Meeting on August 22, 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 September 12, 2023. Old Business New Business Discussion 5-8 2. Review of Purpose and Guiding Principles, Challenges, and Proposed Zones. • Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease 9 - 19 3. Zoning Code - Update Page 1 of 19 Page • Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A. R-L/M Zone: Low Density Residential/Mixed Use Zone B. R-M Zone: Medium Density Residential Zone C. R-M/M Zone: Medium Density Residential/Mixed Use Zone D. R-H/M Zone: High Density Residential/Mixed Use Zone Reports 4. Planning Commission Member(s) Report • Dan Bricker • Gary Pease • Thorn Ward • Kerry Barr • Paul Schulz • Mark Lawlis • Larry Mosher Public Communication - 3 Minutes Future Meeting Date August 26, 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 19  MINUTES Ocean Shores Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, 8/22/2023 – 2:00 p.m. Ocean Shores Public Library Meeting Room 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA Minutes taken by Commissioner Lawlis 1. Call to Order Chairman Gary Pease called the meeting to order via Zoom at 2:15 p.m. 2. Roll Call Planning Commissioners present: Gary Pease, Dan Bricker, Thorn Ward, Paul Schulz, Mark Lawlis, and Kerry Barr City Staff present: City Planner, Marshall Read 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda • Commissioner Barr moved to approve the meeting agenda. • Commissioner Lawlis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of Minutes • Commissioner Barr moved to approve the minutes of our 8/8/2023, meeting. • Commissioner Lawlis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Comments • Chairman Pease announced the upcoming Biking and Walking Enhancements in Ocean Shores public brainstorming session scheduled for 8/29/2023, at the Ocean Shores Library. It will be held at 2 p.m. 6. New Business: Shed Size on Camping Lots • Chairman Pease led a thorough discussion of a proposal to change the allowed size of sheds on camping lots from 80 square feet to 120 square feet. All Commissioners participated in this discussion. • Commissioner Lawlis made a motion to change the allowed shed size to 120 square feet. • Commissioner Barr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Purpose of Guiding Principles – Zoning • Chairman Pease led a discussion covering pages 6-22 of our agenda. All Commissioners had input into the discussion. Challenges – Zoning • Chairman Pease led a discussion covering page 23 of our agenda. All Commissioners made comments during the discussion. Proposed Zones • Chairman Pease led a spirited discussion covering pages 24 and 25 of our agenda. All Commissioners made comments during the discussion. Page 1 of 2 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Com... Page 3 of 19  Residential Medium and Residential Medium/Mixed Use with Applicable Definitions • Chairman Pease led a discussion covering pages 26-32 of our agenda. All Commissioners had input into the discussion. 7. Members of the Commission Reports: None • Dan Bricker • Gary Pease • Thorn Ward • Kerry Barr • Paul Schulz • Mark Lawlis 8. Secretary for Next Meeting • Chairman Gary Pease appointed Commissioner Bricker as secretary for the 9/12/2023 Meeting. 9. Public Comment: • There were no public comments. 10. Future Meetings • Next meeting is at 2:00 p.m. on 9/12/2023. • Meetings will be held at the Ocean Shores Public Library meeting room located at 573 Point Brown Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA. • Prior to attending, please confirm the meeting location on the official agenda. The agenda is easily accessed by clicking on the meeting posted on the city calendar at the bottom of the city website homepage at www.osgov.com. 11. Adjournment • Commissioner Barr moved to adjourn. • Commissioner Lawlis seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. • Chairman Gary Pease adjourned the meeting at approximately 3:15 p.m. Page 2 of 2 1. Approval of minutes for the Regular City of Ocean Shores Planning Com... Page 4 of 19  Purpose and Guiding Principles Update of Ocean Shores, Washington Zoning and Municipal Code Purpose: The purpose of the Planning Commission update to Ocean Shores, Washington Zoning and Municipal Code is to recommend ac�ons 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 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 09/12/2023 2. Review of Purpose and Guiding Principles, Challenges, and Proposed Zo... Page 5 of 19  Challenges Update of Ocean Shores, Washington Zoning and Municipal Code • History of “Pyramid Zoning” has resulted in many areas of uncontrolled poten�ally incompa�ble mixed uses, e.g. o Residen�al in business (B-1)/commercial (industrial - B-2) o “Heavier” commercial industrial in or near downtown corridor • Desire for transient lodging development is/has overcoming available parcels for future business/commercial (industrial) • Lack of available parcels for dedicated, larger scale future commercial development (e.g. Walmart, grocery chain). • Con�nued growth of wetland encroachment and encumbering of undeveloped parcels, poten�al diminishing future mi�ga�on bank possibili�es. As of 09/12/2023 2. Review of Purpose and Guiding Principles, Challenges, and Proposed Zo... Page 6 of 19  Proposed Zones Update of Ocean Shores Washington Zoning Code a/o 09/12/2023 1 R-L Low Density Residen�al/Single 17.16 R-1 Zone Single Family Residential Family Residen�al 2 R-L/M Low Density Residen�al/Mixed 17.16 R-1 Zone Single Family Residential Use • Addition of transient lodging as permitted use • addition of light commercial as permitted use 3 R-M Medium Density Residen�al 17.18 Zone R-2 Duplex; 17.20 R-3 Zone Triplex; 17.22 R-4 Zone Fourplex 4 R-M/M Medium Density 17.18 Zone R-2 Duplex; Residen�al/Mixed Use 17.20 R-3 Zone Triplex; 17.22 R-4 Zone Fourplex • Addition of transient lodging as permitted use • addition of light commercial as conditional use 5 R-H/M High Density Residen�al/Mixed 17.27 R-5 Zone Fiveplex and Sixplex; Use 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 • Addition of transient lodging as permitted use • addition of light commercial as permitted use 6 D-C Downtown Corridor 17.34 Retail Commercial17.34 Retail Commercial • Elimina�on of residen�al as a permited use (Transient Lodging?) 7 B-1 Retail Commercial 17.34 Retail Commercial 8 B-2 General Commercial 17.36 General Commercial 9 R-T Resort Tourist 17.37 Resort Tourist Commercial 2. Review of Purpose and Guiding Principles, Challenges, and Proposed Zo... Page 7 of 19 2. Review of Purpose and Guiding Principles, Challenges, and Proposed Zo... Page 8 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 1/11 Chapter 17.16 R-1 ZONE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Chapter 17.17 R-L/M ZONE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE Sections: 17.17.010 Purpose. 17.17.020 Permitted uses. 17.17.030 Conditional uses. 17.17.040 Prohibited uses. 17.17.050 Density regulations. 17.17.060 General regulations. 17.17.070 Regulations for manufactured homes. 17.17.010 Purpose. This district is intended for low-density, detached, single-family dwellings, to assure the maximum of light, air, open space, privacy, and the protection of property values and allow for transient rentals. Light commercial activities are permitted only as a conditional use. Other uses shall only be allowed if they are compatible with these values and consistent with the overall public interest. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 793 ß 2, 2005: Ord. 791 ß 3, 2005: Ord. 136 ß 3.06 (part), 1974) 17.17.020 Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be as follows: A. Single-family residences; B. Manufactured homes that conform to the requirements of Section 17.16.070; C. Home occupations, subject to Section 17.50.030; D. Camping, subject to Sections 15.12.020 and 15.12.025; E. Nonaccessory structures in compliance with the provisions of Section 17.50.115; F. Accessory structures as follows: 1. Residential garages and carports, private workshops, boat docks, private greenhouses, and other uses of a similar and compatible nature, all subject to Section 17.50.110; 2. Fences, walls and hedges subject to Sections 17.50.120 and 17.50.130; 3. Off-street parking subject to Chapter 17.54. (Ord. 940 ß 2 (part), 2014: Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 791 ß 4, 2005; Ord. 759 ß 6, 2003; Ord. 136 ß 3.06(a), 1974) G. Transient Rentals 17.17.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-L/M zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.090: A. Public and semi-public uses as provided in Section 17.50.040. B. Light commercial activities that do not detract from the primarily residential character of the neighborhood. Such uses may include grocery and convenience stores, cafes, sandwich shops, and coffee shops. When such light commercial actives are allowed, off-street parking subject to Chapter 17.54 shall be provided. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 9 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 2/11 Chapter 17.16 R-1 ZONE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 318 ß 1(E), 1981; Ord. 136 ß 3.06(b), 1974) 17.17.040 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-L/M zone. (Ord. 1076 ß 2, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.06(c), 1974) 17.17.050 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. 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: Ord. 555 ß 2, 1993: Ord. 136 ß 3.06(d), 1974) 17.17.060 General regulations. A. Minimum front yard depth in feet, twenty; B. Minimum side yard depth in feet, five; C. Minimum rear yard depth in feet, twenty-five; D. For corner lots, minimum front depth in feet, twenty; on flanking street(s) minimum yard depth in feet, ten, excepting garages with vehicular entrances fronting on flanking streets shall have a minimum setback in feet, twenty; minimum yard depth from adjacent property in feet, five; E. For irregularly shaped lots: lots that are not generally rectangular shall have yards that most nearly meet the requirements for rectangular lots as determined by the city planner or in his or absence the public works director or designee, but in no case shall the setback be less than five feet from any property line, nor less than twenty-five feet from the apparent rearmost point, nor less than twenty feet from the apparent frontmost point. Yards may be tapered to conform to the irregular lines of the lot; and F. All of the general regulations set forth in Chapters 17.50 and 17.54 of this title that do not specifically exclude this district. (Ord. 1028 ß 1, 2018; Ord. 858 ß 1 (part), 2009; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 759 ß 7, 2003: Ord. 611, 1997; Ord. 343 ß 1, 1982: Ord. 253, 1978: Ord. 136 ß 3.06(e), 1974) 17.17.070 Regulations for manufactured homes. Uses and regulations for manufactured homes are as follows: A. The manufactured home shall be a new manufactured home. B. The manufactured home shall be set upon a permanent raised foundation, with crawl space as required by WAC 296-150I-0310(n), as specified by the manufacturer, and the space from the bottom of the home to the ground must be enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product which can be either load-bearing or decorative. C. The manufactured home shall comply with all local design standards applicable to all other homes within the neighborhood in which the manufactured home is to be located. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 10 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 3/11 Chapter 17.16 R-1 ZONE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL D. The manufactured home shall be thermally equivalent to the State Energy Code. E. The manufactured home shall otherwise meet all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160. (Ord. 1085 ß 2, 2022; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 793 ß 3, 2005: Ord. 791 ß 5, 2005) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 11 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 4/11 Chapter 17.18 R-2 ZONEóDUPLEX Chapter 17.18 R-2 ZONE DUPLEX R-M ZONE MEDIUM DENISTY RESIDENTIAL 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 lowmedium-density, single-family, and 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 3.07 (part), 1974) 17.18.020 Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be as follows: A. All uses permitted in the R-1L zone. B. Two-family dwellings. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.07(a), 1974) C. Three-family dwellings. D. Four-family dwellings 17.18.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-2M zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.080090: 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) C. Row house and other common wall residential developments where the underlying land is subdivided to allow ownership of the individual lot and home. 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-2M zone. (Ord. 1076 ß 2, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 12 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 5/11 Chapter 17.18 R-2 ZONEóDUPLEX 17.18.050 Density regulations. A. One single-family dwelling structure 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.Minimum lot sizes for subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments are as follows: Dwelling Structure Minimum Lot Size Three and Four Family 7,200 square feet Two Family 3,600 square feet One Family 1,800 square feet 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) 17.18.060 General regulations. The provisions of Section 17.16.060, General regulations, of the R-1L zone, and Section 17.16.070, Regulations for manufactured homes, shall also apply in the R-2M zone. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 13 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 6/11 Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONEóTRIPLEX Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONE TRIPLEX R-M/M ZONE MEDIUM DENISTY RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE 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 medium density, one-, two-, and 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 C 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-1L zone. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Three-family dwellings. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.08(a), 1974) D. Four-family dwellings E. Transient rentals. 17.20.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-3M/M zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.080090: A. Public and semi-public uses as provided in Section 17.50.040. B. Resource extraction as provided in Section 17.50.050. Light commercial activities that do not detract from the primarily residential character of the neighborhood. Such uses may include grocery and convenience stores, cafes, sandwich shops, and coffee shops. When such light commercial actives are allowed, off-street parking subject to Chapter 17.54 shall be provided. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) C. Row house and other common wall residential developments where the underlying land is subdivided to allow ownership of the individual lot and home. 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-3M/M zone. The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 14 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 7/11 Chapter 17.20 R-3 ZONEóTRIPLEX (Ord. 1076 ß 2, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.18.050 Density regulations. A. One single-family dwelling structure 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. Minimum lot sizes for subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments are as follows: Dwelling Structure Minimum Lot Size Three and Four Family 7,200 square feet Two Family 3,600 square feet One Family 1,800 square feet 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-1L zone, and Section 17.16.070, Regulations for manufactured homes, shall also apply in the R-3M/M zone. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 15 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 8/11 Chapter 17.22 R-4 ZONE FOURPLEX Chapter 17.22 R-4 ZONEóFOURPLEX 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. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 16 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 9/11 Chapter 17.22 R-4 ZONE FOURPLEX 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. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 17 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 10/11 Chapter 17.22 R-4 ZONE FOURPLEX Chapter 17.24 R-5 ZONE FIVEPLEX AND SIXPLEX R-H/M ZONE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE Sections: 17.24.010 Purpose. 17.24.020 Permitted uses. 17.24.030 Conditional uses. 17.24.040 Prohibited uses. 17.24.050 Density regulations. 17.24.060 General regulations. 17.24.010 Purpose. This district is intended for moderate single-family and multifamily dwellings, in order to assure adequate light, air, open space, privacy, and the protection of property values while providing affordable housing in the community and allowing for transient rentals. Light commercial activities are permitted only as a conditional use.. Row houses and other similar forms of development may be permitted if the location and design of the development is consistent with the purpose of the district and makes adequate provision for circulation, utilities and protection of the environment. 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. 216 ß 1.01, 1977: Ord. 136 ß 3.10 (part), 1974) 17.24.020 Permitted uses. Permitted uses shall be as follows: A. All uses permitted in the R-1L zone. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Multifamily dwellings including three, four, five, and six, seven, eight, and nine dwelling units per structure. D. Transient Rentals (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 136 ß 3.10(a), 1974) 17.24.030 Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed in the R-5H/M zone upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.52.040 through 17.52.080090: A. Public and semi-public uses as provided in Section 17.50.040. B. Resource extraction as provided in Section 17.50.050 Light commercial activities that do not detract from the primarily residential character of the neighborhood. Such uses may include grocery and convenience stores, cafes, sandwich shops, and coffee shops. When such light commercial actives are allowed, off-street parking subject to Chapter 17.54 shall be provided.. C. Row house and other common wall residential developments where the underlying land is subdivided to allow ownership of the individual lot and home. D. Homeless services uses. 1. A homeless services use requires approval of a conditional use permit unless the city council agrees to negotiate a development agreement. Refer to Chapter 17.52. (Ord. 1076 ßß 2, 3, 2021; Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 18 of 19  Ocean Shores Municipal Code Page 11/11 Chapter 17.22 R-4 ZONE FOURPLEX 17.24.040 Prohibited uses. 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. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.24.050 Density regulations. A. One single-family dwelling structure 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- through six-family dwellings shall have a minimum lot size of two thousand one hundred square feet per dwelling unit per structure. Minimum lot sizes for subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments are as follows: Dwelling Structure Minimum Lot Size Three, Four, Five, Six, 7,200 square feet Seven, Eight, Nine Family Two Family 3,600 square feet One Family 1,800 square feet C. Subdivisions, short plats, replats and/or boundary line adjustments shall have a minimum lot size of seven thousand two hundred square feet; provided, that upon approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 17.24.030, platting to a minimum of two thousand one hundred square feet per lot may be allowed in conformance with the terms of the conditional use permit and the provisions of Section 17.50.190. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) 17.24.060 General regulations. The provisions of Section 17.16.060, General regulations, of the R-1L zone, and Section 17.16.070, Regulations for manufactured homes, shall also apply in the R-5 zone. (Ord. 837 ß 1 (part), 2008) The Ocean Shores Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 1099, passed May 8, 2023. 3. Zoning Code - Update Led by: Planning Commission Chair, Gary Pease A.... Page 19 of 19