Article I. - "R-1"—Single-Family Residential District


17.11.110 - Purpose.

The purpose of the R-1 district is to stabilize and retain the character and integrity of existing single-family detached dwelling neighborhoods and establish criteria for the development of new residential subdivisions and neighborhoods.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.11.120 - Allowed uses.

Uses allowed in the R-1 district shall be as follows:

(1)

Single-family dwellings;

(2)

Duplexes;

(3)

Commercial child care center.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.11.130 - Accessory uses.

The following use are permitted only as they are accessory to the primary allowed uses and may or may not require a special license or permit in addition to building permits:

(1)

Home occupations, also known as cottage industries, require a special use permit unless they meet the standards as adopted in Section 17.03.021 of the Mason County Code.

(2)

Accessory structures including shops and detached garages (total square footage not exceeding the square footage of the primary residential structure);

(3)

Accessory dwelling unit (as specifically defined in this code);

(4)

Family child care center;

(5)

Group homes and adult day care facilities (up to six residents plus staff).

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.11.140 - Uses allowed subject to obtaining a special use permit.

(a)

Churches;

(b)

Schools;

(c)

Bed and breakfast inn;

(d)

Other essential public facilities;

(e)

Private recreation facilities;

(f)

Accessory dwelling units (in accordance with MCC Section 17.03.029);

(g)

Small scale agricultural activities and buildings;

(h)

Livestock limited to one head per acre on a minimum five acre site.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.11.150 - Bulk and dimension standards.

The following standards may be altered without a variance only through use of an overlay zone, PD regulations as adopted in Article V of Chapter 17.10 or as a Master Development Plan in conformance with adopted Mason County Regulations. Height and setback standards allow for minor deviations by architectural treatments such as chimneys, copulas, bay windows, porch covers, and door landings.

Density Max of 4 dwelling units per gross acre
Lot coverage 40% Max lot coverage
Min. lot area SFD = 7,000 net sq. ft.
SFD = Corner Lot 9,000 net sq. ft.
Duplex = 11,000 net square feet.
Lot dimensions Minimum lot frontage width is 60 for interior lots, 70 feet for corner lots and 40 feet for cul-de-sac and curve lots, and 20 feet for flag lots, provided that the minimum lot width is reached and maintained at a setback of 20 feet.
Height The maximum height of structures in the district shall be as follows:
Primary building: 35 feet (25 feet east of SR 3) -
Accessory Structure: 20 feet.
Setbacks Yard setbacks refer to the setback of structures (over two feet in height) from the property line. A roof overhang, chimneys, copulas, bay windows, porch covers and door landings are allowed to project a maximum of two feet into a minimum setback. Additional standards for setbacks in special situations are in Section 17.10.460
Front yard 20 feet. 10 feet on cul-de-sacs as long as the average minimum setback is 20 feet. Storage sheds are not permitted within a front yard setback
Side yard 5 feet.
Street side yard 10 feet.
Rear yard 20 feet.
Storage sheds not larger than 120-sq. ft. in area or ten feet in height 5 feet.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.11.160 - Parking.

Per Chapter 17.14, with additional requirements in Section 17.10.490 Vehicle parking.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.11.170 - Development and design criteria.

(Reserved)