Chapter 17.230 — SMALL LOT SUBDIVISIONS

Notwithstanding the requirements of the standards otherwise applicable in the residential districts (R3 through R7), in order to promote provision of affordable housing units and to help meet inclusionary housing requirements of SMC17.250, the following standards are allowed for new single-family residential subdivisions subject to the discretionary review and approval of the Planning Commission and City Council and the requirement that any project must comply with the land densities of the General Plan.

Small lot subdivisions are permitted on parcels 15,000 square feet or larger in the R3 and R4 districts and on parcels 8,000 square feet or larger in the R5, R6, and R7 districts. The minimum lot size is 1,500 square feet; a reduced lot size may be allowed for attached single family development..

Small lot subdivisions shall meet the setback requirements established below unless the underlying district has reduced requirements, in which case the underlying district standards for rear, front, street side, and interior side yard setbacks may be used rather than those listed in paragraphs A through E below.

A. Rear Yard Setback. The minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet.

B. Front Yard Setback. The front yard setback shall be not less than 15 feet, except that a covered porch may extend seven feet into the required front yard setback.

C. Interior Side Yard Setbacks. The minimum side yard setback for a single parcel shall be four feet except for structures sharing common walls.

D. Street Side Yard Setback. The minimum street side yard setback shall be 15 feet, except that a covered porch may extend seven feet into the required street side yard setback.

E. The garage or carport front, when the entrance faces the street, shall be 20 feet to the rear of the public sidewalk, or 20 feet from the property or adopted street plan line, whichever is greater.

All single-family lots shall provide a minimum of 150 square feet of usable private open space as described in SMC 17.20.040.

The maximum building height shall be 30 feet in height.

Parking shall be provided as required by SMC17.110.

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Except as specifically set forth herein, or in a development standards statement approved in conjunction with subdivision, projects approved under these small lot subdivision standards shall conform to all other requirements of the underlying district as described in this title; SMC Title 16, Subdivisions; and other City requirements.

Small lot subdivisions conforming to these provisions shall only be approved if the following findings can be made in an affirmative manner:

A. The subject property is physically suitable for the type of development proposed;

B. The proposed development would be compatible with existing and permissible land uses within the district and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located;

C. The proposed development, including the density, site design, and design of units, is compatible with the existing neighborhood and nearby uses.

D. Approval of the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, or general welfare; and

• E. Approval of the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan.

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