17.11.440 - Use allowed subject to obtaining a special use permit.
17.11.450 - Bulk and dimension standards.
17.11.460 - Off-street parking.
17.11.470 - Additional development and design criteria.
The purpose of the R-2 district is to provide for medium density multifamily and single-family attached residential dwellings with building scale, yards, and setbacks reflecting the intensity of development located proximate to commercial and public services and transit. The R-2 district provides a buffer between more intense uses and single-family neighborhoods.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
(a)
Single-family dwelling;
(b)
Duplexes;
(c)
Triplexes;
(d)
Multifamily.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
(a)
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.
(b)
Accessory structures including shops and detached garages (total square footage not exceeding fifty percent of the square footage of the primary residential structure, or ten percent of the net parcel area, whichever is greater).
(c)
Accessory dwelling unit (as specifically defined in this code).
(d)
Common facilities of an apartment, condominium, or townhouse development, such as recreational areas, club houses, and laundry facilities.
(e)
Family child care center.
(f)
Group homes (up to six residents plus staff).
(g)
Well heads and water treatment facilities and other public utilities.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.440 - Use allowed subject to obtaining a special use permit.
(a)
Schools.
(b)
Churches.
(c)
Parks.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.450 - 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 of up, to three feet as long a minimum three-foot setback is maintained, by architectural treatments such as chimneys, copulas, bay windows, entry covers and door landings.
| Density | Max of 10 dwelling units per gross acre. |
| Lot coverage | 60% max lot coverage |
| Min. lot area | Interior lot: 4,800 net sq. ft. Corner lot: 9,600 net sq. ft. |
| 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 | Primary building: 35 feet (25 feet east of SR 3) Accessory structure: 20 feet. |
| Setbacks | Yard setbacks refer to the setback of structures from the property line. Additional standards for setbacks in special situations are in Section 17.10.460 |
| Front yard | 15 feet. 10 feet on cul-de-sacs as long as the average setback is 15 feet. |
| Side yard | 5 feet |
| Street side yard | 8 feet |
| Rear yard | 10 feet. In cases when the rear yard abuts a right-of-way, the primary structure setback shall be 20 feet. Storage sheds not larger than 120-sq. ft. in area, 5 feet. |
| Garage doors | 20 feet with roll-up door, or 5 feet from an alley or private drive. |
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.460 - Off-street parking.
See also Chapter 17.14 and Section 17.10.490 Vehicle parking for additional requirements.
(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).
17.11.470 - Additional development and design criteria.
(Reserved)