Planning

Planning provides policy recommendations regarding the long-term growth of the community and guides development and redevelopment through the permit review process to implement the city’s adopted land use plans, regulations, and codes.

Code Updates

CI-187: Permit Requirements for Fences
Effective Date: September 27, 2024

CI-186: 
Definition of Adult Family Home: RMC 4-11-010 Definitions A
Effective Date: September 9, 2024

CI-185: Public Notice for Additional Vehicles Permits, RMC 4-8-090.C, Public Information Signs 
Effective Date: July 12, 2024

CI-184: Nonconforming Structures Code Section: 4-10-050
Effective Date: October 13, 2023

CI-183: 
Applicability and Definitions for Building/Lot Coverage
Code Section: 4-2-110E, 4-11-020, 4-11-120
Effective Date: October 4, 2023

CI-169: 
Townhome Development in the RMF Zone 
Code Section: 4-2-110B
Effective Date: July 5, 2023

CI-182:
 Permits Waiver Procedures 
Code Section: 4-9-250, Variances, Waivers, Modifications, and Alternates
Effective Date: March 24, 2023

CI-181: Shoreline Master Program Code Section:
RMC 4-3-050- Critical Areas Regulations
RMC 4-3-090- Shoreline Master Program Regulations
RMC 4-9-190, Shoreline Permits
Effective Date: February 22, 2023

CI-180:
 Impact Fees Applicable to Vacant Structures
Code Section: RMC 4-1-190, Impact Fees
Effective Date: February 20, 2023

CI-179: 
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary Structures)- Minimum Tree Density
Code Section: RMC 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary Structures)
Effective Date: February 17, 2023

CI-178: 
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Siting

 RMC 4-2-110.C, Development Standards for Residential Development (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Effective Date: July 1, 2022

CI-177: Exemption for Street Standards

Code Section: RMC 4-6-060.D.1, Street Standards
Effective Date: June 21, 2022

CI I76: Compliance with RCW 35A.21.430

Code Sections:

  • RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Use Tables – Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations                         
  • RMC 4-2-080, Conditions Associated with Zoning Use Tables
  • RMC 4-11-040 Definitions D
  • RMC 4-11-080 Definitions H
  • RMC 4-11-110 Definitions K
  • RMC 4-11-160 Definitions P
  • RMC 4-11-200 Definitions T

Effective Date: May 23, 2022

 

Urban Design Guidelines

Urban Design

Urban Design is the process of shaping the physical environment to support the community's needs and aspirations. It emphasizes creating functional, safe, and attractive spaces by integrating elements like site design, building placement, parking, pedestrian pathways, recreation areas, architectural design, signage, and lighting.  

4-3-100 Urban Design Regulations

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