Zoning Code

Title21
ZONING*
Chapters:
21.02Definitions
21.04GeneralProvisions
21.06StreetFrontageLandscapeRequirements
21.08TreePreservationandProtection
21.10Fence,HedgeandVisionObstructionRegulations
21.12NonconformingUsesandStructures
21.14SetbacksfromCenterline
21.16Signs
21.18Off-StreetParking
21.20CodeAmendments
21.22Reclassification
21.24ConditionalUsePermits
21.25ProjectDesignReview
21.26Variances
21.28Repealed
21.30PlannedUnitDevelopment
21.40UseZonesandZoningMap
21.42ResidentialSingle-FamilyZones
21.43ResidentialMultiple-FamilyZones
21.44PublicandSemi-PublicZone
21.46CommercialZones
21.48PlannedRegionalShoppingCenterZone
21.50IndustrialZones
21.52MixedUse/BusinessZone
21.54Commercial-ResidentialZone
21.56164thStreetOverlayZone
21.57CollegeDistrictMixedUse(CDM)Zone
21.58CollegeDistrictOverlay(CDO)Zone
21.70ManufacturedHomes,MobileHomes,ManufacturedHomeDevelopments,and
MobileHomeParks
21.72InterimUses
21.80HistoricPreservation
21.90WirelessCommunicationsFacilities
*Coderevisersnote:In1996,Title20,Zoning,wasrecodifiedtoTitle21,Zoning,byOrd.No.2020.
Chapter21.02
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
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21.02.005Generally.
21.02.010Accessory.
21.02.011Accessorydwellingunit.
21.02.012Adultestablishment(s).
21.02.013Adultfamilyhome.
21.02.014Adultretailuse(s).
21.02.015Alley.
21.02.020Alteration.
21.02.025Amendment.
21.02.030Amusementcenter.
21.02.035Antiquesandantiqueshop.
21.02.040Apartmenthotel.
21.02.045Apartmenthouse.
21.02.046Arterial,collector.
21.02.047Arterial,minor.
21.02.048Arterial,principal.
21.02.055Automobile,boatandtrailersalesarea.
21.02.070Automobilewrecking.
21.02.075Automobilewreckingyard.
21.02.077Awning,nonrigid.
21.02.080Basement.
21.02.085Billboard.
21.02.090Blockfront.
21.02.100Boarding,lodging,orroominghouse.
21.02.105Buildingarea.
21.02.125Building,enclosed.
21.02.130Buildingcode.
21.02.136Building,office.
21.02.145Buildingheight.
21.02.150Buildingline.
21.02.155Building,main.
21.02.171Building,service.
21.02.175Buildingsite.
21.02.180Bulk.
21.02.190Businessorcommerce.
21.02.192Businessparkandtechnicalpark.
21.02.193Businesssite.
21.02.194Businesssite,individual.
21.02.195Businesssite,multiple.
21.02.197Carnival.
21.02.200Carport.
21.02.205Cellar.
21.02.210Cemetery.
21.02.211Childdaycare.
21.02.212Childday-carefacility.
21.02.213Childday-carecenter.
21.02.215ChildrenResidenthome.
21.02.220ChildrenInstitutions.
21.02.225Church.
21.02.230Circus.
21.02.232City.
21.02.235Clinic.
21.02.240Club.
21.02.245Commission.
21.02.250Conditionaluse.
21.02.255Conditionalusepermit.
21.02.260Conforminguse.
21.02.265Conformingbuilding.
21.02.266Congregatecare.
21.02.267Conveniencestore.
21.02.268Council,regularlyscheduledmeeting.
21.02.272Dance,public.
21.02.273Dancehall,licensed.
21.02.286Directorofplanning.
21.02.290Dwelling.
21.02.295Dwelling,typesof.
21.02.300Dwellingunit.
21.02.325Family.
21.02.326Familychildcarehome.
21.02.327Fastfoodeatingestablishment.
21.02.330Fence.
21.02.333Festoon.
21.02.335Firstpermitted.
21.02.340Floorarea.
21.02.355Fraternity,sorority,orgroupstudenthouse.
21.02.357Frontage,street.
21.02.358Frontage,building.
21.02.360Garage,parking.
21.02.365Garage,private.
21.02.375Gasstation.
21.02.380Grade,lot.
21.02.382Greenbelt.
21.02.384Grossleaseablearea.
21.02.385Hazardouswaste.
21.02.386Hazardouswastestorage.
21.02.387Hazardouswastetreatment.
21.02.388Heatpump.
21.02.390Hedge.
21.02.395Heightofbuilding.
21.02.400Heliport.
21.02.405Helistops.
21.02.415Homeoccupation.
21.02.420Hospital.
21.02.425Hospital,mental(includinghospitalsfortreatmentofalcoholics).
21.02.430Hospitalorclinic,smallanimal.
21.02.435Hotel.
21.02.441Housingfortheelderlyandphysicallydisabled.
21.02.442Industrialpark.
21.02.450Junkyard.
21.02.455Kennel.
21.02.465Livestock.
21.02.475Lodginghouse.
21.02.480Lot.
21.02.485Lotareaanddimensions.
21.02.490Lotcoverage.
21.02.495Lotlines.
21.02.500Lottypes.
21.02.501Manufacturedhome.
21.02.502Manufacturedhomedevelopment.
21.02.503Mobilehome.
21.02.504Mobilehomelot.
21.02.505Mobilehomepark.
21.02.507Marquee.
21.02.509Mini-day-careprogram.
21.02.510Motel.
21.02.512Motorhotel.
21.02.513Municipalservices.
21.02.514Municipalshops.
21.02.515Mural,decorative.
21.02.518Nonconformingbuildingorstructure.
21.02.520Nonconforminguse.
21.02.525Nurseryschool.
21.02.530Nursingorconvalescenthome.
21.02.532Office,on-siteservice.
21.02.533On-sitehazardouswastetreatmentandstoragefacility.
21.02.535Openspace,required.
21.02.537Opiatesubstitutiontreatmentserviceprovider(OSTSP).
21.02.540Repealed.
21.02.545Repealed.
21.02.550Parkingarea,private.
21.02.555Parkingarea,public.
21.02.556Parkandpoollots.
21.02.560Parkingspace.
21.02.563Parking,tandem.
21.02.564Parktrailer.
21.02.565Person.
21.02.566Personalserviceshop.
21.02.567Petgrooming.
21.02.570Petshop.
21.02.575Place.
21.02.576Plannedunitdevelopment.
21.02.577Planningcommission.
21.02.578Premises.
21.02.580Principaluse.
21.02.585Professionaloffices.
21.02.587Privateroad.
21.02.589Publicentrance,primary.
21.02.590Publicutilityfacilities.
21.02.595Reclassificationofproperty.
21.02.600Reclassificationofuse.
21.02.605Recorded.
21.02.609Recreationalarea,active.
21.02.610Recreationalareaorcommunityclubhouse,noncommercial.
21.02.612RecreationalvehicleRV.
21.02.615Recreationalarea,commercial.
21.02.617Recyclingcollectioncenter.
21.02.622Refuseandrecyclingcollectionarea.
21.02.625Residence.
21.02.627Respitecare.
21.02.640Sanitarium.
21.02.645Schools,elementary,juniorhighandhigh.
21.02.650Screening.
21.02.655Secondhandstores.
21.02.657Securecommunitytransitionfacility(SCTF).
21.02.660Servicestation,full.
21.02.661Servicestation,self.
21.02.663Setback,building.
21.02.664Shoppingcenter.
21.02.665Sign.
21.02.667Sign,awning.
21.02.670Sign,banner.
21.02.672Sign,business.
21.02.674Sign,construction.
21.02.676Sign,electronicchangingmessage.
21.02.678Signface.
21.02.680Sign,freestanding.
21.02.682Sign,ground.
21.02.685Sign,incidental.
21.02.687Sign,individualletter.
21.02.689Sign,institutionidentification.
21.02.690Sign,internalinformation.
21.02.692Sign,nonconforming.
21.02.694Sign,marquee.
21.02.695Sign,monument.
21.02.697Sign,mural.
21.02.698Sign,off-premises.
21.02.700Sign,on-premises.
21.02.702Sign,pole.
21.02.704Sign,political.
21.02.705Sign,portable.
21.02.707Sign,projecting.
21.02.708Sign,readerboard.
21.02.710Sign,realestate.
21.02.711Sign,realestateopenhouseordirectional.
21.02.713Sign,residentialdevelopmentidentification.
21.02.715Sign,roof.
21.02.716Sign,saleofhouseholdgoods.
21.02.718Sign,wall.
21.02.720Signarea.
21.02.722Solarcollector.
21.02.723Solarenergysystem.
21.02.725Solargreenhouse,attached.
21.02.726Solarsunspace,attached.
21.02.728Specialtyretailcenter.
21.02.730Specifiedsexualactivities.
21.02.731Specifiedanatomicalareas.
21.02.733Stand.
21.02.735Story.
21.02.737Street.
21.02.738Streetline.
21.02.740Street,principal.
21.02.741Street,side.
21.02.743Structure.
21.02.745Temporaryspecialevent.
21.02.746Tradeorbusinessschool.
21.02.748Theater.
21.02.750Theater,drive-in.
21.02.755Toplace.
21.02.765Trailerpark,trailercourt,mobilehomeparkandpublictrailercamp.
21.02.775Use.
21.02.780Useorstructure,accessory.
21.02.785Useorstructure,conditional.
21.02.795Useorbuilding,principal.
21.02.800Variance.
21.02.803Warehouse.
21.02.805Wirelesscommunicationsfacility.
21.02.806Wirelesscommunicationsfacility,attached.
21.02.807Wirelesscommunicationssupportstructure.
21.02.810Wholesalestore.
21.02.815Yard.
21.02.820Yards,typesandmeasurements.
21.02.825Yard,rearlineofrequiredfront.
21.02.830Zone.
21.02.005Generally.
Forthepurposesofthistitle,thefollowingterms,phrases,words,andtheirderivationsshallhavethe
meaninggiveninthischapter.Whennotinconsistentwiththecontext,wordsusedinthepresenttense
include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular
numberincludethepluralnumber.Theword shall isalwaysmandatoryandnotmerelydirectory.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV,1964)
21.02.010Accessory.
Accessory means a use, a building or structure, part of a building or other structure, which is
subordinatetoandtheuseofwhichisincidentaltothatofthemainbuilding,structureoruseonthesame
lot,includingaprivategarage.Ifanaccessorybuildingisattachedtothemainbuildingbycommonwall
orroof,suchaccessorybuildingshallbeconsideredapartofthemainbuilding.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.011Accessorydwellingunit.
Accessorydwellingunit meansaseconddwellingunitonapremisesoccupiedbyasingle-family
detacheddwelling.Thisunitprovidesaseparateandcompletelyindependentdwellingunitwithfacilities
forcooking,eating,sanitationandsleeping.(Ord.20511,1995)
21.02.012Adultestablishment(s).
Adultestablishment(s) includesthebusinessesorfacilitieslistedinthissectionwhicharefurther
definedhereinorelsewhereintheLynnwoodMunicipalCode.IfnodefinitionappearsintheLynnwood
MunicipalCode,thenusualandcustomarymeaningsshallapply.
A. Adultcabaret meansacommercialestablishmentwhichpresentsgo-godancers,strippers,male
orfemaleimpersonators,orsimilarentertainersandwhichexcludesanypersonbyvirtueofagefromall
oranyportionofthepremises.
B. Adultdrive-intheatre meansadrive-intheatrewhereasubstantialportionoftheuseisusedfor
presenting motion picture films, video cassettes, cable television, or any other like visual media,
distinguishedorcharacterizedbyapredominantemphasisonmattersdepicting,describingorrelatingto
specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in LMC 21.02.730 and
21.02.731.
C. Adultmotionpicturetheatre meansanenclosedbuildingwhereasubstantialportionoftheuse
isusedforpresenting,forcommercialpurposes,motionpicturefilms,videocassettes,cabletelevision,or
any other like visual media, distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters
depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as
definedinLMC21.02.730and21.02.731,forobservationsbypatronstherein.
D.AdultEntertainmentandAdultEntertainmentPremises.AsdefinedinChapter5.50LMC.
E.PublicBathhouses.AsdefinedinLMC5.52.010(A).
F. Panorams, Previews, Picture Arcades, and Peepshows. As defined in Chapter 5.62 LMC. (Ord.
23152,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.18461,1991;Ord.17651,1990;Ord.12477(A),1982).
21.02.013Adultfamilyhome.
Adultfamilyhome meansaregularabodeofperson(s)providingpersonalcare,roomandboardto
more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood or marriage to the person(s)
providingsuchservices,andwhosehomeislicensedbythestateasanadultfamilyhome.Thefollowing
listofresidentialfacilities,whichisnotintendedtobecomplete,arenotincludedinthisdefinition:
A.Nursingandconvalescencehomes.
B.Boarding,lodgingorroominghouses.
C.Hospitals.
D.Mentalhospitalsorresidentialtreatmentcentersforthementallyill.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
18891,1992)
21.02.014Adultretailuse(s).
Adult retail use(s) means a retail establishment which, for money or any other form of
consideration,either:(a)hasasoneofitsprincipalpurposestosell,exchange,rent,loan,trade,transfer,
and/orprovideforviewingoruse,offthepremises,anyadult-orientedmerchandise;or(b)provides,as
its substantial stock in trade, for the sale, exchange, rental, loan, trade, transfer, and/or provides for
viewing or use, off the premises, any adult-oriented merchandise. Adult retail use(s) includes the
businesses or facilities listed in this subsection, which are further defined herein or elsewhere in the
LynnwoodMunicipalCode.IfnodefinitionappearsintheLynnwoodMunicipalCode,thenusualand
customarymeaningsshallapply.
A. Adult-Oriented Merchandise. Adult-oriented merchandise means any goods, products,
commoditiesorotherwares,includingbutnotlimitedtovideos,CD-ROMs,DVDs,magazines,books,
pamphlets, posters, cards, periodicals or nonclothing novelties, which depict, describe or simulate
specifiedanatomicalareasorspecifiedsexualactivities.
B.AdultRetailStore. Adultretailstore meansaretailestablishmentinwhich:
1. A substantial portion of the stock in trade consists of items, products or equipment
distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on or simulation of specified sexual
activities or specifiedanatomicalareas, asdefinedinLMC21.02.730and21.02.731;or
2.Anypersonisexcludedbyvirtueofagefromallorpartofthepremisesgenerallyheldopento
thepublicwhereproductsorequipmentdistinguishedorcharacterizedbyapredominantemphasisonor
simulationof specifiedsexualactivities or specifiedanatomicalareas, asdefinedinLMC21.02.730
and21.02.731,aredisplayedorsold;
3.Forthepurposesofthissubsection, stockintrade shallmeanthegreaterof:
a.Theretaildollarvalueofallitems,productsorequipmentreadilyavailableforpurchase,
rental, viewing or use by patrons of the establishment excluding material located in any storeroom or
otherportionofthepremisesnotregularlyopentopatrons;or
b.Thetotalvolumeofshelfspaceanddisplayarea.
C.Anadultretailstoreshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,adultbookstoresandadultvideostores:
1.AdultBookstore. Adultbookstore meansaretailestablishmentinwhich:
a. A substantial portion of the stock in trade consists of books, magazines, posters,
pictures,periodicalsorotherprintedmaterialdistinguishedorcharacterizedbyapredominantemphasis
on matters depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical
areas, asdefinedinLMC21.02.730and21.02.731;or
b. Any person is excluded by virtue of age from all or part of the premises generally held
opentothepublicwherebooks,magazines,posters,pictures,orotherprintedmaterialdistinguishedor
characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in LMC 21.02.730 and 21.02.731, are
displayedorsold;
c.Forthepurposesofthissubsection, stockintrade shallmeanthegreaterof:
i.Theretaildollarvalueofallbooks,magazines,posters,pictures,periodicalsorother
printed material readily available for purchase, rental, viewing or use by patrons of the establishment
excluding material located in any storeroom or other portion of the premises not regularly open to
patrons;or
ii.Thetotalvolumeofshelfspaceanddisplayarea.
2.AdultVideoStore. Adultvideostore meansaretailestablishmentinwhich:
a.Asubstantialportionofthe stockintrade consistsofpre-recordedvideotapes,discs,or
similar material distinguished or characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting,
describing,orrelatingto specifiedsexualactivities or specifiedanatomicalareas, asdefinedinLMC
21.02.730and21.02.731;or
b. Any person is excluded by virtue of age from all or part of the premises generally held
open to the public where pre-recorded video tapes, discs, or similar material distinguished or
characterized by a predominant emphasis on matters depicting, describing, or relating to specified
sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in LMC 21.02.730 and 21.02.731, are
displayedorsold;
c.Forthepurposesofthissubsection, stockintrade shallmeanthegreaterof:
i.Theretaildollarvalueofallpre-recordedvideotapes,discsorsimilarmaterialreadily
availableforpurchase,rental,viewingorusebypatronsoftheestablishmentexcludingmateriallocated
inanystoreroomorotherportionofthepremisesnotregularlyopentopatrons;or
ii. The total number of titles of all pre-recorded video tapes, discs or similar material
readilyavailableforpurchase,rental,viewingorusebypatronsoftheestablishmentexcludingmaterial
locatedinanystoreroomorotherportionofthepremisesnotregularlyopentopatrons.(Ord.23151,
2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.18471,1991)
21.02.015Alley.
Alley meansanypublicspaceorthoroughfare20feetorlessinwidth,butnotlessthan10feetin
width,whichhasbeendedicatedordeededtothepublicforpublictravelandwhichaffordssecondary
accesstoabuttingproperty.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.020Alteration.
Alteration, asappliedtoabuildingorstructure,meansachangeorrearrangementinthestructural
parts or in the exit facilities, or an enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing in
height,orthemovingfromonelocationorpositiontoanother.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
401,1964)
21.02.025Amendment.
Amendment meansachangeinwording,contextorsubstanceofthistitle,adoptionofthezoning
maphereunder,achangeinthezoneboundariesuponzoningmapsadoptedhereunder,ortheadoptionof
aplannedunitdevelopment.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.030Amusementcenter.
SeeChapter5.60LMC.(Ord.20202,1994)
21.02.035Antiquesandantiqueshop.
Antiques meansanyarticlewhich,becauseofage,rarityorhistoricalsignificance,hasamonetary
valuegreaterthantheoriginalvalue,orwhichhasagerecognizedbytheUnitedStatesGovernmentas
entitlingthearticletoanimportdutylessthanthatprescribedforcontemporarymerchandise.Astoreor
shopsellingonlysucharticlesorofferingthemforsaleshallbeconsideredasanantiqueshoporstore,
andnotconsideredasadealershiphandlingusedorsecondhandmerchandise.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.040Apartmenthotel.
Apartmenthotel meansabuildingprovidingaccommodationsfortransientguestsinwhichatleast
50percentofthegrosshabitablefloorareaisdevotedtodwellingunits.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190
Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.045Apartmenthouse.
Apartmenthouse meansabuildingoraportionofabuilding,designedforoccupancybythreeor
morefamilieslivingseparatelyfromeachotherandcontainingthreeormoredwellingunits.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.046Arterial,collector.
Collector arterial means a street which collects and distributes traffic from higher type arterial
streetstoaccessstreetsordirectlytotrafficdestinationsandservesneighborhoodtrafficgeneratorssuch
asastore,asmallgroupofstores,elementaryschool,church,clinic,orapartmentarea.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.13433,1983)
21.02.047Arterial,minor.
Minorarterial meansastreetwhichcollectsanddistributestrafficfromhighertypearterialstreets
tolessimportantstreetsordirectlytotrafficdestinationsandservessecondarytrafficgeneratorssuchas
a community business center, school, community center, athletic field, neighborhood shopping center,
majorpark,multipleresidencearea,concentrationofofficesorclinics,andtrafficfromneighborhoodto
neighborhoodwithinacommunity.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.13433,1983)
21.02.048Arterial,principal.
Principal arterial means a street which expedites movement of traffic to major traffic generators
suchastoacentralbusinessdistrict,regionalandmajorcommunityshoppingcenter,commercialservice
district, college or university, military installation, and from community to community. It also collects
and distributes traffic from freeways and expressways to less important arterial streets, or directly to
trafficdestinations.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.13433,1983)
21.02.055Automobile,boatandtrailersalesarea.
Automobile, boat and trailer sales area means an open area, other than a street, used for the
display, sale or rental of new orusedautomobiles,boatsortrailers,andwherenorepairworkisdone
except minor incidental repair of automobiles, boats or trailers to be displayed, sold or rented on the
premises.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.070Automobilewrecking.
Automobile wrecking means any dismantling or wrecking of motor vehicles or trailers, or the
storage or sale of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts. (Ord. 2020 2,1994;Ord.14581,
1985;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.075Automobilewreckingyard.
Automobile wrecking yard means any premises devoted to automobile wrecking as the term is
definedherein.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.077Awning,nonrigid.
Nonrigidawning meansaspaceframestructurewithaflexiblefabriccoveringwhichservesasa
shelter.Tentsshallnotbeconsiderednonrigidawnings.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.15902,1987)
21.02.080Basement.
Basement means that portion of a building betweenfloorandceiling,whichispartlybelowand
partly above grade, but so located that the vertical distance from grade to floor below is less than the
verticaldistancefromthegradetotheceiling.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV401,1964)
21.02.085Billboard.
See Sign,advertising. (Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.090Blockfront.
Block front means the frontage of private property within a single zone and along one side of a
street between intersecting or intercepting platted streets or between a platted street and a railroad
right-of-wayorawaterwayprovidedsuchdistancedoesnotextendmorethan300feetofthemid-lineof
alot.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.218,1964;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.100Boarding,lodging,orroominghouse.
Boarding, lodging, or rooming house means a building, other than a hotel, where meals and/or
roomsorlodgingareprovidedforcompensationwithtwoormorenontransientpersons.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.11382,1980;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.105Buildingarea.
Building area means the aggregate of the maximum horizontal cross-sectional area of the main
buildingonalot,excludingcornices,eaves,gutters,orchimneysprojectingnotmorethantwofeet,steps,
one-storyopenporches,baywindowsnotextendingthroughmorethanone-storyandnotprojectingmore
thantwofeet,balconiesandterraces.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.125Building,enclosed.
Enclosed building means a building enclosed on all sides with wall and roof and having no
openingsotherthancloseable,glazedwindowsanddoorsandvents.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.
IV402,1964)
21.02.130Buildingcode.
Buildingcode meansanordinanceregulatingtheexcavation,erection,construction,enlargement,
alteration,repair,moving,removal,conversion,demolition,occupancy,equipment,use,height,areaand
maintenanceofbuildingsorstructuresinthecityofLynnwood;providingfortheissuanceofpermitsand
collection of fees therefor; declaring and establishing fire districts and providing penalties for the
violationthereof.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.136Building,office.
Office building means a building occupied primarily by clerical and administrative functions
and/orprofessions.Anofficebuildingmayalsobepartiallyoccupiedbyotheractivitiesincidentalto
theofficeuse,ifsuchincidentaluseisallowablewithintherespectivezone.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.7482,1974)
21.02.145Buildingheight.
Buildingheight meanstheverticaldistancefromthegradetothehighestpointofthecopingofa
flatroof,ortothedecklineofamansardroof,ortotheaverageheightofthehighestgableofapitchor
hiproof.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.150Buildingline.
Building line means a line, established by law, beyond which a building or structure shall not
extendexceptforcornices,eaves,gutters,chimneysorone-storybaywindowsprojectingnotmorethan
twofeet;andopenpatiosordecksnotexceedingthreefeetinheightabovetheaveragegrade.(Ord.2295
4,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.13481,1983;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.155Building,main.
Mainbuilding meanstheprincipalbuildingorotherstructureonalotorbuildingsitedesignedor
used to accommodate the primary use to which the premises are devoted; where a permissible use
involvesmorethanonebuildingorstructuredesignedorusedfortheprimarypurpose,asinthecaseof
grouphouses,eachsuchpermissiblebuildingorotherstructureonalotorbuildingsiteasdefinedbythis
titleshallbeconstruedascomprisingamainbuildingorstructure.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
402,1964)
21.02.171Building,service.
Servicebuilding, asusedinthelightindustrialzone,meansanybuildingotherthanonewhichis
exclusively an office building as defined above, the service building being designed for and used for
manufacturing, warehousing or any other uses permitted in the light industrial zone. (Ord. 2020 2,
1994;Ord.7482,1974)
21.02.175Buildingsite.
Buildingsite meansthatlandassignedto:
A.Ause;
B.Amainbuilding;
C.Amainbuildinganditsaccessorybuildings;or
D.Agroupofbuildingsoruseswhicharedeveloped,owned,andmanagedasanoperatingunit(e.g.,
shoppingcenter,businesspark,multiple-familycomplex).
Thetermshallincludethetotalareaincludingallyardsandopenspacesrequiredbythistitlewhether
the area so devoted is comprised of one lot, a combination of contiguous lots, or combination of
contiguous lots and contiguous fractions of lots. The term shall not be used to define two or more
contiguous lots or contiguous fractions of lots whose developmental coordination is limited to the
provisionofeasements.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.16181,1988;Ord.160718,1987;Ord.190Art.
IV402,1964)
21.02.180Bulk.
Bulk meansthesizeandlocationofbuildingsandstructuresinrelationtothelot.Bulkregulations
includemaximumheightofbuilding,minimumlotarea,minimumfront,sideandrearyardandmaximum
lotcoverage.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.190Businessorcommerce.
Business or commerce meansthepurchase,sale,offeringforsaleorothertransactioninvolving
thehandlingordispositionofanyarticle,service,substanceorcommodityforlivelihoodorprofit;orthe
management or occupancy of office buildings, offices, recreational or amusement enterprises; or the
maintenance and use of buildings, offices, structures or premises by professions and trades or persons
renderingservices.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV402,1964)
21.02.192Businessandtechnicalpark.
Businessandtechnicalpark meansaplanneddevelopmentofoneormorebuildingswhichdisplays
unityandhighaestheticstandardsinarchitectureandinthechoiceofbuildingmaterials,landscapingand
other external features, and typically is occupied by several tenants, with emphasis on office uses,
distribution,lowintensitywarehousing,andlightfabricationand/orassembly.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
14651,1985;Ord.10361,1979)
21.02.193Businesssite.
Businesssite meansabuildingsiteasdefinedbyLMC21.02.175.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.1618
2,1988;Ord.11167,1980)
21.02.194Businesssite,individual.
Individualbusinesssite meansabusinesssitewithasinglecommercialtenantoroccupant.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.11167,1980)
21.02.195Businesssite,multiple.
Multiple business site means a business site as defined by LMC 21.02.193, with two or more
commercialtenantsoroccupants.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.16183,1988;Ord.11167,1980)
21.02.197Carnival.
Carnival, as set out in this title, shall be construed to mean every temporary use of a device,
institution or assemblage of devices or institutions the purpose whereof is that of providing
entertainment, amusement, sport,pastimeormerrimentforthepatronsthereof,andshallincluderoller
coaster, merry-go-round, swing, ferris wheel, games of shooting, throwing, pitching, phenomenal
exhibitionsandeverythingoflikecharacter.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12401,1982)
21.02.200Carport.
Carport meansaprivategaragewhichisopentotheweatheronatleast40percentofthetotalarea
ofitssides.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.205Cellar.
Cellar meansthatportionofabuildingbetweenfloorandceilingwhichiswhollyorpartlybelow
gradeandsolocatedthattheverticaldistancefromthegradetothefloorbelowisequaltoorgreaterthan
theverticaldistancefromgradetotheceilingabove.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.210Cemetery.
Cemetery meanslandusedorintendedtobeusedfortheburialofthehumandeadanddedicated
forcemeterypurposes,includingcolumbariums,crematories,mausoleums,andmortuarieswhenoperated
inconjunctionwithandwithintheboundaryofsuchcemetery.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
403,1964)
21.02.211Childdaycare.
Childdaycare meanstheprovisionofsupplementalparentalcareandsupervisionforanonrelated
childorchildren,onaregularbasis,forlessthan24hoursaday,andunderlicensebytheWashington
StateDepartmentofSocialandHealthServices.
The term is not intended to include baby-sitting servicesofacasual,nonrecurringnatureorinthe
childsownhome.Likewise,thetermisnotintendedtoincludecooperative,reciprocativechildcarebya
groupofparentsintheirrespectivehomes.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.18442,1991)
21.02.212Childday-carefacility.
Child day-care facility means a building or structure in which an agency, person, or persons
regularly provide care for a group of children for periods of less than 24 hours a day. Child day-care
facilities include family child care homes, out-of-home child mini-day-care centers, and child day-care
centers regulated by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (Ord. 2020 2,
1994;Ord.18443,1991)
21.02.213Childday-carecenter.
Childday-carecenter meansachildday-carefacilityprovidingregularlyscheduledcarefor13or
morechildren,withinaone-monththrough12-years-of-agerange,forperiodsoflessthan24hours.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.18444,1991)
21.02.215ChildrenResidenthome.
Children Resident home means a dwelling unit occupied by a family which provides fulltime
supervisionforfromsevento12childrenunrelatedtotheresidentfamily.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190
Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.220ChildrenInstitutions.
ChildrenInstitutions meansanestablishmentconsistingofoneormorebuildingsorganizedand
maintainedforthegroupcareandsupervisionof13ormorechildren,butnotincludinghospitals.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.225Church.
Church meansanestablishment,theprincipalpurposeofwhichisreligiousworshipandforwhich
the principal building or other structure contains the sanctuary or principal place of worship, and
including accessory uses in the main building or in separate buildings or structures, including Sunday
school rooms and religious education classrooms, assembly rooms, kitchen, library room or reading
room, recreation hall, a one-family dwelling unit and residences on-site for nuns and clergy, but
excludingfacilitiesfortrainingofreligiousorders.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.230Circus.
Circus meansanyinstitutionwhosegeneraloccupationisthatofexhibitingwildanimals,featsof
horsemanship, animal stunts, and aerobatic or aquatic sports, for admission to which a fee is charged.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12401,1982)
21.02.232City.
City meansthecityofLynnwood.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.235Clinic.
Clinic meansabuildingorportionofabuildingcontainingofficesforprovidingmedical,dental,
psychiatric or chiropractic services for outpatients only, but not includingthesaleofdrugsormedical
supplies.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.240Club.
Club means an association of persons organized for some common purpose, but not including
groupsorganizedprimarilytorenderaservicewhichiscustomarilycarriedonasabusiness.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.245Commission.
Commission meansthecityplanningcommissionofthecityofLynnwood.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.250Conditionaluse.
Conditional use means a use subject to specified conditions which is permitted in one or more
classificationsasdefinedbythistitlebutwhichusebecauseofcharacteristicspeculiartoit,orbecauseof
size, technological processes or type of equipment, or because of the exact location with reference to
surroundings, streets and existing improvements or demands upon public facilities, requires a special
degreeofcontroltomakesuchusesconsistentwithandcompatibletootherexistingorpermissibleuses
inthesamezoneorzones,andtoassurethatsuchuseshallnotbeinimicaltothepublicinterest.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.255Conditionalusepermit.
Conditionalusepermit meansthedocumentedevidenceofauthoritytolocateaconditionaluseata
particularlocation.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.260Conforminguse.
Conforming use means a lawful use of land or structure which conforms to the uses and
regulationsofthezoneinwhichsuchislocated.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.265Conformingbuilding.
Conforming building means a building designed to accommodate uses permitted in the zone in
whichitislocatedandconformingtothebulkrequirementsoftheparticularzone.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.190Art.IV403,1964)
21.02.266Congregatecare.
Congregatecare meanshousingfortheelderlyorphysicallydisabledwithservicesprovidedsuch
as meals, laundry, housekeeping, personal care assistance, and assistance during temporary illness, but
notmedicalcareforthechronicallyillorinfirm.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.14472,1985)
21.02.267Conveniencestore.
Conveniencestore meansasmall,oftenfranchisedmarket,whichhasasitsprincipalbusinessthe
retailsaleoffoodandotherhouseholdgoodswithlittleornosalesofcomparisonshoppinggoods.Itmay
becharacterizedbytherelativelysmallsizeofthebusiness(usuallylessthan5,000squarefeetoffloor
area),bythesmallnumberofitemspurchasedbyeachcustomer,andbyrapidcustomerturnover.Aretail
grocery is not to be considered as a convenience store. Items sold at a convenience store may include
alcoholicbeveragesforoff-siteconsumption.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.15921,1987;Ord.15234,
1986)
21.02.268Council,regularlyscheduledmeeting.
The city council meetings are scheduled for each and every Monday of the year unless otherwise
scheduledpursuanttoLMC2.04.020.Officialcouncilactionshallbetakenonlyatmeetingsscheduled
pursuanttoLMC2.04.010.Councilworksessionmeetingsarescheduledfortheodd-numberedMondays
of each calendar month. The council may request and/or receive reports from the city staff, discuss
pendingcouncilactions,andinitiatenoticeandschedulingofcitypublichearingsatsuchworksessions.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.11519,1980)
21.02.272Dance,public.
Publicdance meansanydancethatisopentothepublicandwhich:
A.Isconductedforaprofit,directorindirect;or
B.Requiresamonetarypaymentorcontributionfromthepersonsadmitted.
Theterm publicdance doesnotincludeabanquet,partyorcelebrationconductedforinvitedguests
whichisnotopentothepublic.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17581,1990)
21.02.273Dancehall,licensed.
Licenseddancehall meansanyplaceorpremiseswhereapublicdanceisconducted,includingbut
notlimitedtoallparkingareas,hallways,bathrooms,andadjoiningareasaccessibletothepublicduring
thedanceandwhichisrequiredtobelicensedpursuanttoChapter5.25LMC.Forthepurposesofthis
title,theterm licenseddancehall shallnotinclude:
A.Businesseswhichprovideareasfordancingaccessorytoarestaurantortavernuse.Adancearea
isaccessorytoarestaurantortavernifitislessthan25percentofthetotalfloorareaoftherestaurantor
tavern;or
B.Commercialrecreationbusinesses(e.g.,skaterinks)whichoccasionallyconductpublicdanceson
thepremises.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17581,1990)
21.02.286Directorofplanning.
Director of planning, also referred to as the planning director, is the head of the planning
department,thedirectorsauthorizedrepresentativeoranyrepresentativeauthorizedbythemayor.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.17044,1989)
21.02.290Dwelling.
Dwelling meansanybuildingoranyportionthereof,whichisnotanapartmenthouseorhotelas
definedinthistitlewhichcontainsoneormoreapartmentsorguestrooms,used,intended,ordesignedto
bebuilt,used,rented,leased,let,orhiredouttobeoccupied,orwhichareoccupiedforlivingpurposes.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV404,1964)
21.02.295Dwelling,typesof.
A.Dwelling,Group. Groupdwelling meansmorethantwoseparatebuildings,eachcontainingone
ormoredwellingunits.
B. Dwelling, One-Family. One-family dwelling means a detached building designed exclusively
foroccupancybyonefamilyandcontainingonedwellingunit.
C. Dwelling, Two-Family (Duplex). Two-family dwelling or duplex means a building designed
exclusively for occupancy by two families living independently of each other, and containing two
dwellingunits.
D.Dwelling,Multiple. Multipledwelling meansabuildingdesignedexclusivelyforoccupancyby
threeormorefamilieslivingindependentlyofeachother,andcontainingthreeormoredwellingunits.
F. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Accessory dwelling unit is defined in LMC 21.02.011 as a second
dwellingunitonapremisesoccupiedbyasingle-familydetacheddwelling.Thisunitprovidesaseparate
and completely independent dwelling unit with facilities for cooking, eating, sanitation and sleeping.
(Ord.20512,1995;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV404,1964)
21.02.300Dwellingunit.
Dwelling unit means one or more rooms designed for or occupied by one family for living or
sleepingpurposesandcontainingkitchenfacilitiesforusesolelybyonefamily.Allroomscomprisinga
dwellingunitshallhaveaccessthroughaninteriordoortootherpartsofthedwellingunit.(Ord.2051
3,1995;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV404,1964)
21.02.325Family.
Family meansanindividualortwoormorepersonsrelatedbybloodormarriage,oragroupofnot
morethanfivepersons,excludingservants,whoneednotberelatedbybloodormarriagelivingtogether
inadwellingunitasafamilyunitandwhoarecookingandlivingasasinglehousekeepingunit.Forthe
purposesofthisdefinition,andnotwithstandinganyotherprovisionofthiscode,childrenwithfamilial
statuswithinthemeaningofTitle42UnitedStatesCode,Section3602(k),andpersonswithhandicaps
within the meaning of Title 42 United States Code, Section 3602(h), will not be counted as unrelated
persons.(Ord.22951,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV,1964)
21.02.326Familychildcarehome.
Family child care home means a child day-care facility in the family residence of the licensee
providingregularlyscheduledcarefor12orfewerchildrenincludingchildrenwhoresideatthehome,
withinabirththrough11yearsofagerange,forperiodsoflessthan24hours.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.18445,1991)
21.02.327Fastfoodeatingestablishment.
Fast food eating establishment means a place which has as its principal business the sale of
preparedorquicklypreparedfoodordrinkindisposablecontainersorwrappers,forconsumptioneither
on or off the premises, whether or not interior seating facilities are provided. A retail grocery, a
delicatessenorotherstoresellingfooditemsprimarilyforhomepreparationorhomeconsumption,ora
restaurant selling takeout orders; provided, that such sales are not the principal business of such
restaurant,arenottobeconsideredasfastfoodeatingestablishments.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.1140
5,1980)
21.02.330Fence.
Fence meansamasonrywall,orabarriercomposedofpostsconnectedbyboards,rails,panelsor
wireforthepurposeofenclosingspaceorseparatingparcelsofland. Fence doesnotincluderetaining
walls.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV406,1964)
21.02.333Festoon.
Festoon meansastringofribbons,tinsel,smallflagsorotherdecorationshangingbetweentwoor
morepoints.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.335Firstpermitted.
First permitted refers to the most restricted zone in which a particular use is indicated as a
permissibleuse.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV406,1964)
21.02.340Floorarea.
Floorarea meanstheareaincludedwithinsurroundingwallsofthebuilding(orportionthereof),
exclusiveofventshaftsandcourts.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV406,1964)
21.02.355Fraternity,sorority,orgroupstudenthouse.
Fraternity, sorority or group student house means a building occupied by and maintained
exclusively for students affiliated with an academic or professional college or university or other
recognizedinstitutionofhigherlearningandwhenregulatedbysuchinstitution.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.190Art.IV406,1964)
21.02.357Frontage,street.
Street frontage means the length of the lot line which abuts a public street not including alleys.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.11167,1980)
21.02.358Frontage,building.
Building frontage means the length of the building facade which contains a primary public
entranceorisorientedtowardapublicstreet.Entrancesnotconsideredprimarypublicentrancesinclude
butarenotlimitedtodoors,usedmainlyforloadingordelivery,emergencyexitsoremployeeentrances.
For the purpose of locating and sizing wall signs, the length of business tenant spaces in multi-story
buildingsorientedtowardapublicstreetorlocatedonthesamesideofthebuildingwithaprimarypublic
entrancewouldbeconsideredbuildingfrontage.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.360Garage,parking.
Parkinggarage meansastructure,orpartthereof,usedonlyforthestorageofautomobilesbythe
public and including the sale of automobile fuels, lubricants, radiator fluids, and accessories; and the
performanceofincidentalservicesincludingtirechanging,tuberepairing,lubricatingandwashing.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV407,1964)
21.02.365Garage,private.
Private garage means an accessory building or an accessory portion of the principal building
designed or used for the shelter or storage of vehicles owned or operated by the occupants of the
principalbuilding.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV407,1964)
21.02.375Gasstation.
Gas station means any area of land including structures thereon that is used principally for the
retail sale of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel and oil and other substances including any motor
vehicle accessories. Gas stations may include self-service or full-service operations. (Ord. 2020 2,
1994;Ord.16711,1989;Ord.190Art.IV407,1964)
21.02.380Grade,lot.
Lotgrade meanstheaverageofthefinishedgroundlevelatthecenterofallexposedwallsofthe
building.Incasewallsareparalleltoandwithin
fivefeetofthesidewalk,theabovegroundlevelshallbemeasuredatthesidewalk.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.190Art.IV407,1964)
21.02.382Greenbelt.
Greenbelt meansaplantingofevergreentreesand/orshrubsdesignedandmaintainedtopreventa
throughandunobscuredpenetrationofsight,light,andsound.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
407,1964)
21.02.384Grossleaseablearea.
Gross leaseable area means the area included within surrounding walls of a building or portion
thereof,exclusiveofventshafts,courtsandstairways.Inaregionalshoppingcenter,the grossleaseable
area does not include the pedestrian mall, provided it is not used for the sale, storage or display of
merchandise.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.9303,1977)
21.02.385Hazardouswaste.
Hazardous waste means all dangerous and extremely hazardous waste as defined in RCW
70.105.010(15), except for moderate risk waste as set forth in RCW 70.105.010(17). (Ord. 2020 2,
1994;Ord.16481,1988)
21.02.386Hazardouswastestorage.
Hazardous waste storage means the holding of hazardous waste for a temporary period, as
regulatedbytheStateDangerousWasteRegulations,Chapter173-303WAC.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
16481,1988)
21.02.387Hazardouswastetreatment.
Hazardous waste treatment means the physical, chemical or biological processing of hazardous
waste for the purpose of rendering these wastes nondangerous or less dangerous, safer for transport,
amenable for energy or material resource recovery, amenable for storage, or reduced in volume, as
regulatedbytheStateDangerousWasteRegulations,Chapter173-303WAC.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
16481,1988)
21.02.388Heatpump.
Heatpump meansamechanicalsystemwhichinconnectionwiththeconventionalheatingand/or
coolingsystemmovesorpumpstheheatfoundintheairtoheatand/orcoolabuilding.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.12521,1982)
21.02.390Hedge.
Hedge meansarowofcloselyplantedshrubsortreesformingaboundaryorbarrier.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV408,1964)
21.02.395Heightofbuilding.
See buildingheight. (Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV408,1964)
21.02.400Heliport.
Heliport meansanareausedbyhelicoptersorbyothersteepgradientaircraftwhichareaincludesa
passengerandcargofacilities,maintenanceandoverhaul,fuelingservice,storagespace,parkingspace,
hangarsandotheraccessorybuildingsandopenspaces.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV408,
1964)
21.02.405Helistops.
Helistops means an area on a roof or on the ground where helicopters or other steep-gradient
aircraftlandorhoverforthepurposeofpickingupordispersingpassengersorcargo,butnotincluding
fuelingservice,maintenanceoroverhaul.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.9842,1978)
21.02.415Homeoccupation.
Homeoccupation meanstheoperationfromadwellingofabusinesswhichisclearlyincidentalto
theprimaryuseofthedwellingaslivingquartersandwhichinnomannercompromisestheresidential
character of the neighborhood in which the dwelling is located. (Ord. 2020 2, 1994; Ord. 1389 1,
1984;Ord.190Art.IV408,1964)
21.02.420Hospital.
Hospital meansaninstitutionspecializingingivingclinical,temporaryandemergencyservicesof
amedicalorsurgicalnaturetohumanpatientsandlicensedbystatelawtoprovidefacilitiesandservices
in surgery, obstetrics and general medical practice, as distinguished from treatment of mental and
nervousdisordersandalcoholics,butnotexcludingsurgicalandpost-surgicaltreatmentofmentalcases.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV408,1964)
21.02.425Hospital,mental(includinghospitalsfortreatmentofalcoholics).
Mental hospital means an institution licensed by state agencies under provisions of law to offer
facilities, careandtreatmentforcasesofmentalandnervousdisorders,andalcoholics.Establishments
limitingservicestojuvenilesbelowtheageoffiveyearsandestablishmentshousingandcaringforcases
of cerebral palsy are not considered mental hospitals. (Ord. 2020 2, 1994; Ord. 190 Art. IV 408,
1964)
21.02.430Hospitalorclinic,smallanimal.
Small animal hospital or clinic means an establishment in which veterinary medical services,
clipping, bathing and similar services are rendered to dogs, cats and other smallanimalsanddomestic
pets,butnotincludingkennels.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV408,1964)
21.02.435Hotel.
Hotel meansabuildinginwhichtherearesixormoreguestroomswherelodgingwithorwithout
mealsisprovidedforcompensation,andwherenoprovisionismadeforcookinginanyindividualroom
orsuite,andinwhichbuildingmaybeincludedoneapartmentforuseoftheresidentmanager,butshall
not include jails, hospitals, asylums, sanitariums, orphanages, prisons, detention homes and similar
buildingswherehumanbeingsarehousedordetainedunderlegalrestraint.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
190Art.IV408,1964)
21.02.441Housingfortheelderlyandphysicallydisabled.
Housing for the elderly and physically disabled means multiple dwelling housing which is
designed to provide for the particular needs of those elderly and physically disabled who may have
functional limitations due to advanced age or physical impairment but are otherwise in good health.
Residentsofsuchhousingcanmaintainanindependentorsemi-independentlifestyleanddonotrequire
moreintensivecareasprovidedinanursingorconvalescenthome.Forthepurposesofthisdefinition,
elderlyshalltypicallymean62yearsofageorolder.Designfeaturesmayincludebutarenotlimitedto
wide doors and hallways and low counters to accommodate wheel chairs, support bars, specialized
bathroomandkitchenfixtures,andcommondining,recreation,orloungeareas.Theterm housingfor
the elderly and physically disabled shall include congregate care. This definition shall not be
construedtoincludefacilitiestohousepersonsunderthejurisdictionofthesuperiorcourtortheBoard
ofPrisonTermsandParoles.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.14473,1985)
21.02.442Industrialpark.
Industrial park means a planned development of one or more buildings which displays unity in
architectureandhighstandardsofaestheticconsiderationsinarchitectureandinthechoiceofbuilding
materials,landscapingandotherexternalfeatures,andtypicallyisoccupiedbyseveraltenants,mostof
whichcombinetheirbusinessofficeswithwarehousingand/orlightmanufacturing(suchasfabrication
orassembly),themajoremphasisoftheindustrialparkbeingwarehousinganddistributing.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.10361,1979)
21.02.450Junkyard.
Junk yard means a place where junk, waste, discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold,
exchanged,stored,bailed,packed,disassembled,orhandled.Theterm junkyard shallnotbeconstrued
to include the above described uses if conducted entirely within an enclosed building; automobile
wreckingyardsandrecyclingcollectioncenters;pawnshopsandestablishmentsforthesale,purchase,or
storage of used furniture and household equipment; used cars in operable condition; used or salvaged
machineryinoperablecondition;ortheprocessingofused,discarded,orsalvagedmaterialsasaminor
partofmanufacturingoperations.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.14582,1985;Ord.190Art.IV410,
1964)
21.02.455Kennel.
Kennel meansaplacewherefourormoreadultdogsorcatsoranycombinationthereofarekept,
whetherbyownersofthedogsandcatsorbypersonsprovidingfacilitiesandcare,whetherornotfor
compensation,butnotincludingasmallanimalhospitalorclinic.Anadultdogorcatisoneofeithersex,
alteredorunaltered,thathasreachedtheageoffourmonths.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
411,1964)
21.02.465Livestock.
Livestock means horses, bovine animals, sheep, goats, rabbits, swine, reindeer, donkeys, mules,
chickens,minkandlikeanimals.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV411,1964)
21.02.475Lodginghouse.
Lodginghouse meansadwellingunitwithinwhichnotmorethanfiveguestroomsaredevotedto
accommodatingnotmorethan10personsotherthanmembersofthefamily,butwhereinmealsforguests
shallbeneitherprovidednorpermitted.A
lodginghousecontainingguestroomsnumberingsixormoreshallbeconsideredahotel.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV412,1964)
21.02.480Lot.
Lot meansafractionalpartofsubdividedlandshavingfixedboundaries,beingofsufficientarea
and dimensions to meet minimum zoning requirements. The term shall include tracts or parcels. (Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.13232,1983;Ord.190Art.IV412,1964)
21.02.485Lotareaanddimensions.
A.LotArea. Lotarea meansthetotalhorizontalareawithintheboundarylinesofalot.
B.LotDepth. Lotdepth meansthehorizontallengthofastraightlinedrawnfromthemidpointof
thelotfrontlineandatrightanglestosuchlinetoitsintersectionwithalineparalleltothelotfrontline
andpassingthroughthemidpointofthelotrearline.Inthecaseofalothavingacurvedfrontline,thelot
frontline,forpurposesofthissection,shallbedeemedtobealinetangenttothecurveandparalleltoa
straightlineconnectingthepointsofintersectionofthelotlinesofthelotwiththelotfrontline.
C.LotWidth. Lotwidth meansthehorizontaldistancebetweenthelotsidelinesmeasuredatright
anglestothelinecomprisingthedepthofthelotatapointmidwaybetweenthelotfrontlineandthelot
rearline.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV412,1964)
21.02.490Lotcoverage.
Lot coverage means that portion of a lot occupied by the principal building and its accessory
buildings,expressedasapercentageofthetotallotarea.Forthepurposeofthisdefinition,theareaofthe
buildingconsideredforlotcoverageisthatareaabovegroundfullyenclosedbywallsand/orbeneatha
roof,excluding:
A. Covered or uncovered outside walkways and balconies, providing that in the case of balconies
which project more than five feet, the entire area of such balcony is included when computing lot
coverage;
B.Opencourtyards,eavesandcanopiesthatareattachedtotheprincipalbuildinganddonotproject
more than 10 feet (the total area of eaves or canopies projecting more than 10 feet is included when
computinglotcoverage);and
C.Baywindows,providingthefloorareaisnotincreased.Thisdefinitionappliestothistitleonly
anddoesnotaffectthedefinitionoflotcoverageasdefinedbythebuildingandfirecodes.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.10621,1979;Ord.190Art.IV412,1964)
21.02.495Lotlines.
A.LotFrontLine. Lotfrontline means,inthecaseofaninteriorlot,alineseparatingthelotfrom
the street. In the caseofcornerlotsorreversecornerlotsthatpropertylinetheprolongationofwhich
creates the front property line for the greatest number of interior lots in the same block shall be
consideredasthelotfrontlineofsuchcornerorreversecornerlot.
B. Lot Rear Line. Lot rear line means a lot line which isoppositeandmostdistantfromthelot
frontline.Forthepurposeofestablishingthelotrearlineofatriangularortrapezoidallot,orofalotthe
rearlineofwhichisformedbytwoormorelines,thefollowingshallapply:
1.Foratriangularorgore-shapedlot,aline10feetinlengthwithinthelotandfarthestremoved
fromthelotfrontlineandatrightanglestothelinecomprisingthedepthofsuchlotshallbeusedasthe
lotrearline;
2.Inthecaseofatrapezoidallottherearlineofwhichisnotparalleltothelotline,thelotrear
lineshallbedeemedtobealineatrightanglestothelinecomprisingthedepthofsuchlotanddrawn
throughapointbisectingtherecordedlotrearline;
3.Inthecaseofapentagonallottherearboundaryofwhichincludesanangleformedbytwo
lines, such angles and lines shall be employed for determining the lot rear line as prescribed for a
triangularlot;and
4. In nocaseshalltheapplicationoftheabovebeinterpretedaspermittingamainbuildingto
locatecloserthanfivefeettoanypropertyline.
C.LotSideLine. Lotsideline meansanylotboundarylinenotalotfrontlineoralotrearline.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV412,1964)
21.02.500Lottypes.
A.CornerLot.Theterm cornerlot meansalotsituatedattheintersectionoftwoormorestreets,
thestreetfrontagesofwhichformananglenotgreaterthan128degrees,andnotlessthan45degrees.
B.InteriorLot. Interiorlot meansalototherthanacornerlotorareversecornerlot.
C. Key Lot. Key lot means the first lot to the rear of a reverse corner lot and whether or not
separatedbyanalley.
D. Reverse Corner Lot. Reverse corner lot means a corner lot of which the lot side line on the
streetsideissubstantiallyacontinuationofthelotfrontlineofthelotuponwhichtherearofsaidcorner
lotabuts.
E. Through Lot. Through lot means a lot having frontage on two streets, including a lot at the
intersectionoftwostreetswhenthestreetsidesofsuchlotformaninternalangleoflessthan45degrees.
Cornerlotsandreversecornerlotsasdefinedinthistitlearenotthroughlots.
F.TransitionalLot. Transitionallot meansaresidentiallyclassifiedlotasidelineofwhichformsa
common boundary with contiguous property classified for either a higher density residential use or
commercialorindustrialuses.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV412,1964)
21.02.501Manufacturedhome.
A. Manufactured Home. Manufactured home means a dwelling unit constructed after June 15,
1976, in accordance with state and federal requirements for manufactured homes. All manufactured
homesshallbeartheappropriateinsigniabyastateorfederalregulatoryagencyindicatingcompliance
with all applicable construction standards of the U.S. Department ofHousingandUrbanDevelopment
formanufacturedhomesasadoptedbytheWashingtonStateDepartmentofLaborandIndustriesorthe
UniformBuildingCodeasadoptedbythecityofLynnwood.
B.DesignatedManufacturedHome. Designatedmanufacturedhome meansamanufacturedhome
constructed after June 15, 1976, in accordance with state and federal requirements for manufactured
homes,which:
1.Iscomprisedofatleasttwofullyenclosedparallelsectionseachofnotlessthan12feetwide
by36feetlong;
2.Wasoriginallyconstructedwithandnowhasacompositionorwoodshakeorshingle,coated
metal,orsimilarroofofnotlessthan3:12pitch;and
3.Hasexteriorsidingsimilarinappearancetosidingmaterialscommonlyusedonconventional
site-builtUniformBuildingCodesingle-familyresidences.(Ord.22952,2000;Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.17811,1990)
21.02.502Manufacturedhomedevelopment.
Manufactured home development means a site developed as a planned unit development in
accordancewithChapter21.30LMCexclusivelyforthepermanentplacementofmanufacturedhomes.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17811,1990)
21.02.503Mobilehome.
Mobilehome meansatransportabledwellingunitmanufacturedafterJanuary1,1968,andbefore
June15,1976,andbearinganinsigniaoftheWashingtonStateDepartmentofLaborandIndustries.All
mobilehomeswithoutsuchinsigniaarenonconformingstructures.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17811,
1990)
21.02.504Mobilehomelot.
Mobile home lot means a plot of ground designated on a binding site plan or conditional use
permit, which is designed to accommodate one mobile home or manufactured home. (Ord. 2020 2,
1994;Ord.17811,1990)
21.02.505Mobilehomepark.
Mobile home park means any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile or manufactured
homes are lawfully occupied as dwellings, regardless of whether a charge is made for such
accommodation.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17821,1990)
21.02.507Marquee.
Marquee means a permanent roof structure attached to and cantilevered from a building. (Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.11167,1980)
21.02.509Mini-day-careprogram.
Mini-day-care program means a child day-care facility for the care of 12 or fewer children in a
facilityotherthanthefamilyresidenceofthepersonorpersonsunderwhosedirectcareandsupervision
thechildisplaced.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.18446,1991)
21.02.510Motel.
Motel meansabuildingorgroupofbuildingsonthesamelot,containingmotelunitsconsistingof
individualsleepingquarters,detachedorinconnectedrowswithorwithoutcookingfacilities,forrental
totransients.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV413,1964)
21.02.512Motorhotel.
Motor hotel means a specialized hotel designed and operated to provide hotel services and
accommodationstothemotoringpublic.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.2851,1966)
21.02.513Municipalservices.
Municipal services means all municipal administrative services and offices, including municipal
police and public safety facilities, fire stations, courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, convention
centers, recreational facilities, performing arts facilities, and public parks or playgrounds; municipal
servicesdoesnotinclude:
A.MunicipalshopsasdefinedinLMC21.02.514;
B.PublicutilityfacilitiesasdefinedinLMC21.02.590;and
C.Privateschools,universities,colleges,daynurseries,sewertreatmentplants.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.18791,1992)
21.02.514Municipalshops.
Municipal shops means municipal facilities for maintenance and repair shops, warehouses, and
storageyards;municipalshopsdoesnotincludesewertreatmentplantsorpublicutilityfacilities.(Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.18792,1992)
21.02.515Mural,decorative.
Decorativemural meansanymuralpaintedorotherwiseplacedonabuildingorstructurethatdoes
not display any commercial messages, logos, or graphics or specific colors identified with a particular
business,productorservice.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.518Nonconformingbuildingorstructure.
Nonconformingbuildingorstructure meansanybuilding,structure,orportionthereof,whichwas
lawfullyerectedoralteredbutwhich,becauseoftheapplicationofthistitle,nolongerconformstothe
regulationsofthezoneinwhichitislocatedasdefinedinthistitle.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.17811,1990;Ord.190Art.IV414,1964)
21.02.520Nonconforminguse.
Nonconforming use means a use which was lawfully established and maintained but which,
because of the application of this title to it, no longer conforms to the use regulations of the zone in
whichitislocatedasdefinedbythistitle.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV414,1964)
21.02.525Nurseryschool.
Nursery school means an establishment for preschool children whose parents send them for
educationalexperience,butnotforsupplementalparentalcare.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
414,1964)
21.02.530Nursingorconvalescenthome.
Nursing or convalescent home means an establishment which provides full time convalescent or
chronic care or both for three or more individuals who are not related by blood or marriage to the
operatororwho,byreasonofchronicillnessorinfirmity,areunabletocareforthemselves.Nocarefor
acutelyill,orsurgicalorobstetricalservices,shallbeprovidedinsuchhomes.Ahospitalorsanitarium
shallnotbeconstruedtobeincludedinthisdefinition.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV414,
1964)
21.02.532Office,on-siteservice.
On-site service office means any business, professional, or government office providing as a
substantialfunctionofthebusiness,on-siteserviceswhichinvolvepersonalcontactwithpeoplewhodo
notworkintheoffice.Exampleswouldinclude,butnotbelimitedto,residentialrealestatesales,loan
offices,medicalofficesandemploymentagencies.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.11252,1980)
21.02.533On-sitehazardouswastetreatmentandstoragefacility.
On-sitehazardouswastetreatmentandstoragefacility meanstreatmentandstoragefacilitieswhich
treatandstorehazardouswastesgeneratedonthesameproperty.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.16481,
1988)
21.02.535Openspace,required.
Requiredopenspace meansaportionoftheareaofalotorbuildingsite,otherthanrequiredyards,
which area is required by this title, as set forth in the different classifications contained herein, to be
maintainedbetweenbuildings,betweenwingsofabuilding,andbetweenbuildingsandanyportionofa
propertyboundarylinenotcontiguoustoarequiredfrontorsideyard.Suchopenspaces,asinthecaseof
required yards, are required to be free and clear of buildings and structures and to remain open and
unobstructedfromthegroundtothesky.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV415,1964)
Opiatesubstitutiontreatmentserviceprovider(OSTSP) meansanOSTSPrequiredtobecertified
by the state DSHS as an opiate substitution treatment agency or service provider in Chapter 388-805
WAC.(Ord.2465*1,2003;Ord.24501,2003;Ord.24292,2002)
*Sunsetclause:Ordinance2465extendsOrdinance2429seffectivedatetonolaterthanMay11,2004.
21.02.540Outdooradvertisingdisplay.
RepealedbyOrd.2310.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV415,1964)
21.02.545Outdooradvertisingstructure.
RepealedbyOrd.2310.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV415,1964)
21.02.550Parkingarea,private.
Privateparkingarea meansanopenarea,otherthanastreet,alleyorotherpublicproperty,limited
to the parking of automobiles of occupants or employees of a dwelling, hotel, motel, apartment hotel,
apartmenthouse,boardinghouseorlodginghousetowhichthesefacilitiesareappurtenant.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,1964)
21.02.555Parkingarea,public.
Publicparkingarea meansanopenarea,otherthanastreet,alleyorprivateparkingareaasdefined
herein, whether privately or publicly owned, which area is used for the parking of more than four
automobiles.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,1964)
21.02.556Parkandpoollots.
Park and pool lots means a public parking area for users of carpools or other recognized
ride-sharing programs. They are usually for 50 cars or fewer and usually located within pre-existing
parking lots where it has been demonstrated there is an adequate numberofavailablestallsforsucha
use. They are to augment and to provide in some instances, an interim substitute for the larger, more
permanentpark-and-ridefacilities.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.11191,1980)
21.02.560Parkingspace.
Parkingspace meansanareaaccessibletovehicles,whichareaisprovided,improved,maintained
andusedforthesolepurposeofaccommodatingamotorvehicle.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
416,1964)
21.02.563Parking,tandem.
Tandemparking meansaparkingstalldesignedtoaccommodatetwovehiclesparkedendonend.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.9871,1978)
21.02.564Parktrailer.
Park trailer means a vehicular unit manufactured in accordance with state requirements for park
trailers, and bearing the appropriate insignia of the Washington State Department of Labor and
Industries.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17811,1990)
21.02.565Person.
Person means and includes an individual, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation,
governmentalagency,orpoliticalsubdivision.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,1964)
21.02.566Personalserviceshop.
Personalserviceshop meanssmallbusinessestablishments,typicallylessthan2,500squarefeetin
buildingarea,whichprovidecosmeticandnonmedicalhealthservicesforpersons(e.g.,barberorbeauty
shops,weightorfitnessclinics,suntansalons,etc.).Thistermdoesnotincludegymnasiumsorhealth
clubsover2,500squarefeetinbuildingarea.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.16851,1989)
21.02.567Petgrooming.
Petgrooming meansanestablishmentprovidingbathing,clipping,andothercosmeticservicesfor
pets,andmayincludeaccessoryretailpetsupplies.Noovernightboardingorveterinarianservicesmay
berendered.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.15291,1986)
21.02.570Petshop.
Petshop meansanestablishmentdealinginbuyingandsellingsuchsmallanimalsandbirdsasare
customarilyoroccasionallyharboredindomesticestablishmentsaspets,suchasfish,dogs,cats,parrots,
canaries and other song and decorative birds, monkeys, hamsters, and similar animals, but specifically
excluding dangerous animals or dangerous or poisonous or constricting reptiles, unless properly
contained,providednoboardingorveterinarianservicesarerenderedexceptingbathingandclippingof
dogsandcats.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,1964)
21.02.575Place.
Place meansanopenunoccupiednamedspace,otherthanastreetoralley,atleast20feetinwidth,
permanentlyreservedandsorecordedinthecountyrecordsastheprincipalmeansofaccesstoabutting
oradjacentproperty.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,1964)
21.02.576Plannedunitdevelopment.
Planned unit development means a development which meets the provisions of Chapter 21.30
LMC.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17811,1990)
21.02.577Planningcommission.
Planningcommission meansthatbodyasdefinedinChapter35A.63RCWdesignatedbythecity
counciltoperformtheplanningfunctionforthecityofLynnwood.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.13234,
1983)
21.02.578Premises.
Premises meansthelandoccupiedby,leasedto,orotherwisecontrolledbyause,allthestructures
thereon,andallthespacetherein.Suchspacemayincludeoneormorebuildingsites(eitherundeveloped
orimprovedland).(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.160719,1987)
21.02.580Principaluse.
Principaluse meanstheprimaryorpredominantusetowhichthepropertyisormaybedevoted,
andtowhichallotherusesonthepremisesareaccessory.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,
1964)
21.02.585Professionaloffices.
Professional offices means offices maintained and used as a place of business conducted by
persons engaged in the healing arts of human beings, such as doctors and dentists, (but wherein no
overnight care for patients is given), and by engineers, attorneys, architects, accountants and other
persons providing services utilizing training in and a knowledge of mental disciplines as distinguished
from training in occupations requiring skill or manual dexterity or the handling of commodities. (Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV416,1964)
21.02.587Privateroad.
Private road means any right-of-way or road surface not open to general public use, which is
retained permanently as a privately owned and maintained road, and created to provide access from a
streettoalotorlots.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.13234,1983)
21.02.589Publicentrance,primary.
Primary public entrance means any building entrance with glass store front doors, doors with
windowsorgaragedoorsforautorelatedbusinessesthatallowsthepublictoenterthebuilding.Primary
publicentrancesdonotincludedrive-upwindows,exitdoors,employee-onlydoors,ordoorsusedmainly
forloadinganddelivery.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.590Publicutilityfacilities.
Publicutilityfacilities meansfacilitiesforthetransmission,distribution,orcollectionofelectric,
telephone, wireless communication, telegraph, cable television, natural gas, water and sewer utility
services, and the transportation of people. (Ord. 2065 4, 1995; Ord. 2020 2, 1994; Ord. 1879 3,
1992)
21.02.595Reclassificationofproperty.
Reclassificationofproperty meansachangeinzoneboundariesuponthezoningmap,whichmap
ispartofthistitlewhenadoptedinthemannerprescribedbylaw.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
418,1964)
21.02.600Reclassificationofuse.
Reclassificationofuse meanstheassignment,byamendmentofthistitle,ofaparticularusetoa
different use classification than that in which the use was originally permitted. (Ord. 2020 2, 1994;
Ord.190Art.IV418,1964)
21.02.605Recorded.
Recorded means, unless otherwise stated, filed of record withtheauditorofSnohomishCounty.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV418,1964)
21.02.609Recreationalarea,active.
Activerecreationalarea meansareaswhicharedevelopedforoneormoreofthefollowinguses:
swimmingpools,tenniscourts,playfields,totlots,lawnbowlinggreens,horseshoepits,shuffleboard,
hand ball, and other similar recreational activities which require physical involvement and manual
dexterity.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.4072,1968)
21.02.610Recreationalareaorcommunityclubhouse,noncommercial.
Recreational area or community club house, noncommercial means an area devoted to facilities
and equipmentforrecreationalpurposes,swimmingpools,tenniscourts,playgrounds,communityclub
houses and other similar uses maintained and operated by a nonprofit club or organization whose
membership is limited to the residents within the area. (Ord. 2020 2, 1994; Ord. 190 Art. IV418,
1964)
21.02.612RecreationalvehicleRV.
Recreational vehicle or RV means a vehicular type unit primarily designed for recreational
camping,travel,orseasonalusewhichhasitsownmotivepowerorismountedonortowedbyanother
vehicle. The basic entities are: travel trailer, folding camping trailer, park trailer, truck camper, motor
home, and multi-use vehicles. Recreational vehicle also includes boats, snowmobiles and other
recreationalequipmentonorcarriedbyatrailer.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.17811,1990)
21.02.615Recreationalarea,commercial.
Commercial recreational area means an area operated for profit and devoted to facilities and
equipment for recreational purposes, including swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds and other
similaruseswhethertheuseofsuchareaislimitedtoprivatemembershiporwhetheropentothepublic
uponthepaymentofafee.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV418,1964)
21.02.617Recyclingcollectioncenter.
Recyclingcollectioncenter meansaprincipaluseofaproperty,whichuseconsistsofbinsorother
containersforthecollectionofwasteglass,paper,metal,plastic,orothermaterialswhichareregularly
and frequently removed from the premises for processing into other products. The term recycling
collection center shall not include the placement by charitable organizations of small bins for the
collectionofrecyclablematerialsonpropertywheresuchauseisclearlyincidentaltotheprincipaluse
oftheproperty.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.14583,1985)
21.02.622Refuseandrecyclingcollectionarea.
Refuseandrecyclingcollectionarea meansalocationwheregarbageandrecyclablematerialsare
stored for pick-up and removal by garbage and recycling service providers (haulers). (Ord. 2020 2,
1994;Ord.19111,1992)
21.02.625Residence.
Residence means a building or structure, or portion thereof, which is designed for and used to
provideaplaceofabodeforhumanbeings,butnotincludinghotelsormotelunitshavingnokitchens.
The term residence includes the term residential as referring to the type of or intended use of a
buildingorstructure.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV418,1964)
21.02.627Respitecare.
Respitecare meanstheprovisionofcareandsupervisionduringaportionofthedayforpersons
whobyreasonofadvancedageordisabilityareunabletocareforthemselves.Respitecareshallnotbe
construed to mean the full-time care of such persons. Those currently under the jurisdiction of the
superior court or the Board of Prison Terms and Paroles for a violent offense are excluded from such
facility.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.14261,1984)
21.02.640Sanitarium.
Sanitarium means a health station or retreat or other place where resident patients are kept, and
whichspecializesingivingclinical,temporaryandemergencyservicesofamedicalorsurgicalnatureto
humanpatientsandlicensedbystateagenciesunderprovisionsoflawtoprovidefacilitiesandservicesin
surgery,obstetricsandgeneralmedicalpracticeasdistinguishedfromtreatmentofmentalandnervous
disorders and alcoholics, but not excluding surgical and post-surgical treatment of mental cases. (Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.645Schools,elementary,juniorhighandhigh.
School means, unless further qualified,elementary,juniorhighandhigh.Theterms elementary
schools, juniorhighschools andhighschools meaninstitutionsoflearningofferinginstructioninthe
severalbranchesoflearningandstudyrequiredbytheeducationcodeofthestateofWashingtontobe
taughtinthepublicandparochial(orprivate)schools.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.7421,1974;Ord.
190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.650Screening.
Screening meansacontinuousfence,supplementedwithlandscapeplantingoracontinuouswall,
evergreenhedgeorcombinationthereof,thatwouldeffectivelyscreenapropertywhichitenclosesandis
brokenonlyforaccessdrivesandwalks.SeealsoLMC21.10.100.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.
IV419,1964)
21.02.655Secondhandstores.
Secondhand stores means retail establishments in which the principal portion of the articles,
commoditiesormerchandisehandled,offeredforsale,orsoldonthepremisesarenotnew.Secondhand
storesshallnotbeconsideredasincludingantiquestoresorpawnshops.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190
Art.IV419,1964)
Secure community transition facility (SCTF) means a residential facility, as defined in Chapter
71.09RCW,forthehousingofcivillycommittedandconditionallyreleasedsexuallyviolentpredators.
(Ord.24602,2003)
21.02.660Servicestation,full.
Full-service station means a business that provides for the sale of gasoline, diesel or other fuels
usedforthepropulsionofmotorvehicles,whensuchproductsaredelivereddirectlyintothefueltanksof
motorvehicles.
Thefollowingmayalsobeallowedasprovided:
A. The servicing of motor vehicles and operations incidental thereto, the retail sale of fuels,
petroleumproductsandautomotiveaccessories;automobilewashingbyhand;waxingandpolishingof
automobiles;tirechangingandrepairing,excludingrecapping;batteryservice,chargingandreplacement,
excludingrepairandrebuilding;
B.Thefollowingservicesifperformedwithinabuilding:radiatorcleaningandflushing,excluding
steam cleaning and repair; installation of accessories; lubrication of motor vehicles; brake servicing
limited to servicing and replacement of brake cylinders, lines and brake shoes; wheel balancing; the
inspection,testing,adjustmentandreplacementorservicingofcarburetors,coils,condensers,distributor
caps,fanbelts,filters,generators,points,rotors,sparkplugs,voltageregulators,waterandfuelpumps,
waterhosesandwiring,mufflersandtailpipes,andpollutioncontrolequipmentanddevices.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.16712,1989;Ord.11751,1981;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.661Servicestation,self.
Self-service station means a full-service station as defined in LMC 21.02.660 at which one or
more of the fuel dispensing pumps is designated for operation by the retailconsumer.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.16713,1989;Ord.11753,1981)
21.02.663Setback,building.
BuildingSetback.See Buildingline. (Ord.20202,1994;Ord.9892,1978)
21.02.664Shoppingcenter.
Shopping center means a multiple business site with at least six retail goods and service
establishments and consisting of at least 50,000 square feet of building area and/or one or more
supermarkets,varietyordepartmentstores.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12141,1981)
21.02.665Sign.
Sign means any structure, device, object or display used to identify, advertise, direct or attract
attentiontoabusiness,product,service,activity,place,person,institutionoreventusingwords,figures,
graphics, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images, for example, balloons with or
withoutlettersorpictorialfiguresonthem.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.667Sign,awning.
Awningsign meansanybusinesssignerecteduponoragainstanonrigidawning.Anawningsign
isnotawallsign.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.670Sign,banner.
Bannersign meansanybusinessorcommercialmessage,orcommerciallogoorgraphicdisplayed
onanonrigidmaterialthatisheldinplaceatbothends.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.672Sign,business.
Business sign means any sign, structure or device that identifies or advertises the premises on
whichthesignislocated,ortheoccupantofsaidpremises,orgoodsorservicesmanufactured,produced
or available on the premises where such sign is located. Residential signs are not considered business
signs.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.674Sign,construction.
Constructionsign meansatemporarysignidentifyingaconstructionproject,architects,engineers,
contractors,subcontractors,lendersorotherpersonsorbusinessesdirectlyparticipatinginconstruction
onthepropertywherethesignislocated.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.676Sign,electronicchangingmessage.
Electronicchangingmessagesign meansasignwhosealphabetic,graphicorsymbolicinformation
canbechangedoralteredelectronically.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.678Signface.
Signface meanstheareaofasignonwhichgraphics,letters,figures,symbols,logosorlettersare
placed.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.680Sign,freestanding.
Freestandingsign meansasignsupportedbyverticalelementspermanentlyplacedintheground
andnotattachedtoanybuildingorstructure.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.682Sign,ground.
Groundsign meansafreestandingsignwhichisnotmorethan3.5feetinheightandpermanently
placedintheground.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.685Sign,incidental.
Incidentalsign meansasmallnon-internallyilluminatedsign(nomorethanfoursquarefeetinarea
perside)displayingonlydirections,instructionsorinformation;forexample,entranceandtowingsigns.
(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.687Sign,individualletter.
Individual letter sign means a sign composed of individual letters, numbers and/or graphic
elementseitherbacklitorinternallyorexternallyilluminatedthatareattacheddirectlytoabuildingwall
andarenotjoinedtogetherbyanypartofthedisplaysurfaceofthesign.Theindividualletters,numbers
or graphic elements may be joined together by a narrow structural support of a color that matches the
backgroundmaterial.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.689Sign,institutionidentification.
Institutionidentificationsign meansapermanentsignusedtoidentifyaparticularinstitutionsuch
asaschoolorchurch.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.690Sign,internalinformation.
Internalinformationsign meansafreestandingorwallsignthatidentifiesindividualbusinessesin
amulti-tenantbusinesssitethatisorientedinternallyforusebythepublicafterenteringthebusinesssite.
Suchsignsmayalsobeusedtodisplaymenuitems,pricesorotherinformation.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.692Sign,nonconforming.
Nonconforming sign means a sign erected legally, but does not comply with current or
subsequentlyadoptedsignandzoningregulationsandstandards.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.694Sign,marquee.
Marqueesign meansasignplacedon,constructedinorattachedtoamarquee.(Ord.231027,
2000)
21.02.695Sign,monument.
Monumentsign meansanypermanentfreestandingsignthatishigherthan3.5feet,atleast10feet
andnomorethan35feetfromthestreetright-of-wayandissupportedbyabasethatisatleastthreefeet
wideor50percentoflengthofthesignface,whicheverisgreater.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.697Sign,mural.
Muralsign meansanymuralpaintedorotherwiseplacedonabuildingorstructurethatincludes
any commercial message, logo, any graphics or color specifically identified with a particularbusiness,
productorservice.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.698Sign,off-premises.
Off-premises sign means any sign that identifies or advertises any business, product, person,
service,commercialactivity,orrental,leaseorsaleofpropertythatdoesnotoccurortakeplaceonthe
propertywherethesignislocated.Thisdefinitionisnotintendedtodistinguishbetweencommercialand
noncommercialmessages.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.700Sign,on-premises.
On-premises sign means any sign that identifies or advertises any business, product, person,
service, commercial activity, or rental, lease or sale of property that occurs or takes place at the site
where the sign is located and advertises or displays information incidental to a lawful use of the site
wherethesignislocated.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.702Sign,pole.
Polesign meansanypermanentfreestandingsignwhichdoesnotmeetthedefinitionofaground
sign,monumentsign,internalinformationsignorincidentalsign.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.704Sign,political.
Politicalsign meansatemporarysignthatidentifiesoradvertisesacandidate(s)forpublicelective
office, a political party or promotes a position on a public or ballot issue in connection with a local,
regional, state or national election or referendum or displays any political message. (Ord. 2310 26,
2000)
21.02.705Sign,portable.
Portablesign meansasigndesignedtobemovedeasilyandnotfastenedtoabuilding,structure,
fenceorutilitypole.Thisdefinitiondoesnotincludesignsattachedtovehicles,bicyclesortrailers.(Ord.
231026,2000)
21.02.707Sign,projecting.
Projectingsign meansasignotherthanawallsignwhichprojectsfromandissupportedbyawall
ofabuildingorstructure.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.708Sign,readerboard.
Readerboardsign meansasigndesignedtobemovedeasilyandhasadisplaysurfacedesignedto
allow letters, messages or graphics to be easily changed manually or electronically. (Ord. 2310 26,
2000)
21.02.710Sign,realestate.
Real estate sign means a temporary sign identifying or advertising residential and nonresidential
realestateforrent,leaseorsale.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.711Sign,realestateopenhouseordirectional.
Real estate open house or directional sign means a portable sign used to invite and provide
directionstothepublictovisitaparticularpropertyforrent,leaseorsale.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.713Sign,residentialdevelopmentidentification.
Residentialdevelopmentidentificationsign meansapermanentsignusedtoidentifyaresidential
developmentsuchasaparticularsubdivisionorapartmentcomplex.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.715Sign,roof.
Roof sign means a business sign erected upon or above a roof or a parapet of a building. (Ord.
231027,2000)
21.02.716Sign,saleofhouseholdgoods.
Household goods sale sign means a temporary sign advertising the noncommercial sale of items
commontoahousehold,forexampleyardandgaragesalesigns.(Ord.231026,2000)
21.02.718Sign,wall.
Wallsign meansanybusinesssignpaintedon,orattacheddirectlytoandsupportedbyawallofa
building or structure with the exposed face of the sign generally paralleltothewall.(Ord.231027,
2000)
21.02.720Signarea.
Sign area means the maximum visible display surface of the sign which may be viewed at one
time,includingthoseareasenclosedorsubstantiallyenclosedbythedisplay.Onlyonesideofasignwith
displaysurfaceonbothsidesiscountedassignarea;however,bothsidesofa V typesignwithdisplay
surfacearecountedassignarea.Signsupportstructures,framesandgraphicdesignelementsnotpartof
thedisplaysurfaceshallnotbeincludedinthecalculationofsignarea.Anygraphicorlightingdevice
such as neon tubing used to accent or highlight the sign display surface, support structure, frame or
lettering shall be included in the calculation of sign area. See Figure 1 of Chapter 21.16 LMC for
examplesandexplanationofhowsignareaiscalculated.(Ord.231027,2000)
21.02.722Solarcollector.
Solar collector means a device for capturing solar energy. It may be attached or detached to the
buildingtowhichitissupplyingenergyandincludesthemountingforthedevice.(Ord.231028,2000;
Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12521,1982)
21.02.723Solarenergysystem.
Solarenergysystem meansanydeviceorcombinationofdevicesorelementswhichrelyondirect
sunlightasanenergysource,includingbutnotlimitedtoanysubstanceordevicewhichcollects,stores,
or distributes solar energy for use in the heating or cooling of a structure or building, the heating or
pumpingofwater,andthegenerationofelectricity.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.
12521,1982)
21.02.725Solargreenhouse,attached.
Attachedsolargreenhouse meansatypeofattachedsunspacewherefoodisproducedand/orplants
aregrownforpersonaluse.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12521,1982)
21.02.726Solarsunspace,attached.
Attached solar sunspace means a glazed extension to a building which acts as a solar energy
collection device. Through direct radiation, natural convection or mechanical means, the energy is
conveyed to a heat storage medium and reduces the buildings consumption of conventional energy.
(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12521,1982)
21.02.728Specialtyretailcenter.
Specialty retail center means a multiple business site with at least six specialty retail goods or
service establishments, furniture, hardware or appliance shops. Sites containing 50,000 square feet or
more of building area and/or supermarkets, variety or department stores are not considered specialty
retailcenters.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12142,1981)
21.02.730Specifiedsexualactivities.
Specifiedsexualactivities means:
A.Humangenitalsinastateofsexualstimulationorarousal;
B.Actsofhumanmasturbation,sexualintercourse,sodomy,oralcopulationorbestiality;
C. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast,
whetherclothedorunclothed,ofoneselforofonepersonbyanother;
D. Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in this
subsection.(Ord.23153,2000;Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12477(B),1982)
21.02.731Specifiedanatomicalareas.
Specifiedanatomicalareas means:
A.Lessthancompletelyandopaquelycoveredhumangenitals,anus,pubicregion,buttock,orfemale
breastbelowapointimmediatelyabovethetopoftheareola;or
B.Humanmalegenitalsinadiscerniblyturgidstate,evenifcompletelyoropaquelycovered.(Ord.
23154,2000;Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.12477(C),1982)
21.02.733Stand.
Stand meansastructureforthedisplayandsaleofproductswithnospaceforcustomerswithinthe
structureitself.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.735Story.
Story meansthatportionofabuilding,exceptthemezzanine,includedbetweenthesurfaceofany
floorandthesurfaceofthefloornextabove,exceptthatthehigheststoryisthatportionofabuilding
includedbetweenthehighestfloorsurfaceandtheceilingorroofabove.Abasementshallbecountedas
astory.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.737Street.
Street means a lawfully dedicated public right-of-way. The term street includes avenues,
boulevards,places,waysanddrives.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.13233,1983;
Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.738Streetline.
Streetline meanstheboundarylinebetweenastreetandtheabuttingproperty.(Ord.231028,
2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.740Street,principal.
Principalstreet meansthatstreetforwhichthehousenumberingisissuedandwhichbecomesthe
mainaccesstotheproperty.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.741Street,side.
Sidestreet meansastreetwhichisadjacenttoacornerlotorreversecornerlotandwhichextends
in the general direction of the lot line determining the depth of the corner or reverse corner lot. (Ord.
231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.743Structure.
Structure meansthatwhichisbuiltorconstructed,anedificeorbuildingofanykind,oranypiece
of work artificially built up or composed of parts joinedtogetherinsomedefinitemanner,exceptthat
this definition shall not include light standards, utility poles and vaults, arbors and trellises, play
equipment,benches,mailboxes,andsculptures.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.22953,2000;Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV419,1964)
21.02.745Temporaryspecialevent.
Temporary special event, as set out in this title, shall be construed to mean any fair, show,
exhibition,promotion,entertainment,parkinglot,orstreet,ortentsale,orothertemporaryactivityof
like character not otherwise defined as a carnival or circus. This term shall not be construed to
includesuchactivitieswhenconductedwithinanenclosedshoppingmall.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.
20202,1994;Ord.12401,1982)
21.02.746Tradeorbusinessschool.
Trade or business school means an establishment conducted as a commercial enterprise for
teaching trade, business or secretarial courses, instrumental or vocal music, art, dancing, barbering or
hairdressingorforteachingsimilarskills.(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
420,1964)
21.02.748Theater.
Theater meansabuildingexpresslydesignedforpresentationofplays,operasandmotionpictures.
(Ord.231028,2000;Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV420,1964)
21.02.750Theater,drive-in.
Drive-in theater means an establishment to provide entertainment through projection of motion
pictures on an outdoor screen for audiences whose seatingaccommodationsareprovidedbytheirown
motorvehiclesparkedincarspacesprovidedonthesamesitewiththeoutdoorscreen.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.190Art.IV420,1964)
21.02.755Toplace.
Theverb toplace andanyofitsvariantsasappliedtoadvertisingdisplaysandoutdooradvertising
structures includes maintaining, erecting, constructing, posting, painting, printing, nailing, gluing or
otherwise fastening, affixing or making visible in any manner whatsoever. (Ord. 2020 2, 1994; Ord.
190Art.IV420,1964)
21.02.765Trailerpark,trailercourt,mobilehomeparkandpublictrailercamp.
Trailerpark, trailercourt, mobilehomepark, and publictrailercamp meananyareaortract
oflandusedordesignedtoaccommodatetwoormoreautomobilehousetrailers.(Ord.20202,1994;
Ord.190Art.IV420,1964)
21.02.775Use.
Use meansthepurposeforwhichlandorabuildingisdesigned,arrangedorintended,orforwhich
itisoccupiedormaintained,letorleased.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV421,1964)
21.02.780Useorstructure,accessory.
Accessoryuse or accessorystructure meansusescustomarilyincidentaltoapermittedprincipal
usewhenlocatedinthesamebuildingorinaseparatebuildinglocatedonthesamelot.(Ord.20202,
1994;Ord.190Art.IV421,1964)
21.02.785Useorstructure,conditional.
Conditional use or conditional structure means uses permitted in this title as principal or
accessoryuseswhendulyauthorizedandsubjecttospecifiedconditions.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190
Art.IV421,1964)
21.02.795Useorbuilding,principal.
Principaluse or principalbuilding meanstheprincipaluseconductedonthelotorthebuilding
housingtheprincipaluse,asdistinguishedfromanaccessorybuildingusingaccessoryuses.(Ord.2020
2,1994;Ord.190Art.IV421,1964)
21.02.800Variance.
Variance means an adjustment in the application of the specific regulations of this title to a
particular piece of property, which property, because of special circumstances applicable to it, is
deprived of privileges commonly enjoyed by other propertiesinthesamevicinityandzoneandwhich
adjustmentremediesthedisparityinprivileges.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV422,1964)
21.02.803Warehouse.
Warehouse means a structure, room, or rooms for the storage of merchandise or commodities.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.15131,1986)
21.02.805Wirelesscommunicationsfacility.
Wirelesscommunicationsfacility meansanunstaffedfacilityforthetransmissionand/orreception
ofradiofrequency(RF)signalsusuallyconsistingofanequipmentshelterorcabinet,asupportstructure
and/orothertransmissionandreceptiondevices.Thisdefinitiondoesnotincludeancillaryantennassuch
as are usual to individual businesses and residences and which conform to height limits and other
developmentstandardsinthezoneinwhichsuchantennaswouldbelocated.(Ord.20651,1995)
21.02.806Wirelesscommunicationsfacility,attached.
Attachedwirelesscommunicationsfacility meansawirelesscommunicationsfacilitythatisaffixed
toanexistingstructure,forexample,anexistingbuilding,tower,watertank,utilitypole,etc.whichdoes
notincludeadditionalwirelesscommunicationssupportstructures.(Ord.20652,1995)
21.02.807Wirelesscommunicationssupportstructure.
Wireless communications support structure means the structure erected to support wireless
communications antennas and connecting appurtenances. Support structure types include, but are not
limitedtomonopoles,latticetowers,woodpoles,andguyedtowers.(Ord.20653,1995)
21.02.810Wholesalestore.
Wholesalestore meansanestablishmentforthesaleofgoodsandmerchandiseinwholesalelots,
includingwholesalestorage.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV423,1964)
21.02.815Yard.
Yard meansanopenspaceotherthanacourtonalot,occupiedandunobstructedfromtheground
upwardunlessspecificallyotherwisepermittedinthistitle.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV425,
1964)
21.02.820Yards,typesandmeasurements.
A. Front Yard. Front yard means an area extending across the full width of the lot and lying
between the lot front line and a line drawn parallel thereto, and at a distance therefrom equal to the
requiredfrontyarddepthasprescribedineachclassification.Frontyardsshallbemeasuredbyalineat
rightanglestothelotfrontline,orbytheradiallineorradiallineextendedinthecaseofacurvedlot
frontline.
B.SideYard. Sideyard meansanopenareameasuredfromthelotsidelinetowardthecenterof
the lot and extending from the rear line of the required front yard, toward the lot rear line to a point
measuringtwo-thirdsofthedepthofthelot,exceptthatonthesideofcornerlotsandreversecornerlots,
therequiredsideyardshallextendtotherearlineofthelot.Thewidthofthesideyardshallbemeasured
horizontallyfrom,andbeparalleltothelotsidelinefromwhichitismeasured.
C.RearYard. Rearyard meansanopenspaceextendingacrossthefullwidthofthelotbetween
the principal buildings and the rear lot line; the required depth of the rear yard shall be measured
horizontally at right angles from the nearest point of the rear lot line toward the nearest point of the
principalbuilding,notincludingpermittedarchitecturalfeatures.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV
425,1964)
21.02.825Yard,rearlineofrequiredfront.
Rear line of the required front yard means a line parallel to the lot front line and at a distance
therefrom equal to the depth of the required front yard, and extending across the full width of thelot.
(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV426,1964)
21.02.830Zone.
Zone meansanareaaccuratelydefinedastoboundariesandlocationonanofficialmapandwithin
whichareaonlycertaintypesoflandusesarepermitted,andwithinwhichothertypesoflandusesare
excluded,assetforthinthistitle.(Ord.20202,1994;Ord.190Art.IV426,1964)
Chapter21.04
GENERALPROVISIONS
Sections:
21.04.015Purpose.
21.04.018Enforcementbycommunitydevelopmentdirector.
21.04.020Interpretationoftextandmap.
21.04.030Site-specificdevelopmentregulations.
21.04.120Liabilityofofficialsandemployees.
21.04.220Licensesissuedinconflictvoid.
21.04.221RelocationofstructuresupontakingoflandsforpublicuseGeneral.
21.04.222RelocationofstructuresupontakingoflandsforpublicuseHardshiptoowner.
21.04.300Interpretationofthezoningcode.
21.04.310Maintaininggreenbeltsandlandscaping.
21.04.400Scope.
21.04.410Repealed.
21.04.420Repealed.
21.04.430Temporaryfreestandingsignsduringstreetconstruction.
21.04.600Recordevidenceofapprovalsandpermits.
21.04.900Penaltyforviolation.
21.04.920Monitoringandenforcementprocedures.
21.04.950Severability.
21.04.960Noimpactbyoriginaladoption.
21.04.999Savingsclause.
21.04.015Purpose.
A. General. This title (LMC Title 21, Zoning, also called the zoning code) provides regulations
concerningtheuseoflandandstructuresandthelocation,size,andbulkofstructuresforthepurposeof
avoidingorabatingpublicnuisances.Thistitlealsointendstopromotetheprotectionandpromotionof
the quality of the natural environment and the health, safety, morals, and other aspects of the general
welfareofpresentandfutureinhabitantsofthecityofLynnwoodinaccordancewiththecomprehensive
plan and state law, judicial decisions, and Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board
decisionsregardinglanduseregulations.Totheseends,itistheintentoftheseregulationstoimplement
thecityofLynnwoodcomprehensiveplanandthefuturelanduseplanmap.
Thesegeneralpurposesincludethemorespecificpurposessetforthelsewhereinthistitle.
B.SignRegulations.SeeLMC21.16.050forpurposeofsignregulations.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.
231030,2000;Ord.204510,1995;Ord.20203,1994;Ord.15751,1987;Ord.14531,1985)
21.04.018Enforcementbycommunitydevelopmentdirector.
The community development director is charged with the implementation and enforcement of the
provisions of this title, except Chapter 21.08 LMC, Tree Preservation and Protection, which shall be
implemented and enforced by the director of public works. The community development director may
designateemployeesofthecommunitydevelopmentdepartmenttoimplementorenforcetheprovisions
ofthistitle.Enforcementofthistitleisdoneundertheauthorityandaccordingtheregulationssetoutin
thischapterandinChapters1.01,1.40and1.45LMC.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994;Ord.
17043,1989)
21.04.020Interpretationoftextandmap.
This title shall consist of the text hereof and inadditiontheretothatcertainmapentitled, Cityof
LynnwoodOfficialZoningMap. Themapasadoptedbythelatestordinanceshallbekeptonfileatthe
communitydevelopmentdepartmentofthecityofLynnwood.Saidmapisbythisreferenceincorporated
hereinandherebymadeanintegralpartofthistitle.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994;Ord.190
Art.11.2,1964)
21.04.030Site-specificdevelopmentregulations.
ThoseportionsofOrdinanceNos.729,788,920,1017,1141,1194,1287,1342,1354,1439,1443,
1456,1499,1507,1514,1540,1560,1563,1628,1632,1682,1775,and1939concerningdesignationof
uses,developmentstandards,developmentregulations,orothersimilarcontrols(collectivelyreferredto
herein as development standards ) for specific sites, properties, or areas, are hereby adopted by
referenceanddeclaredpartofthezoningcodeofthecityofLynnwood;provided,however,thatthose
portionsofOrdinance1342thatpertaintoareasoutsidethecitylimitsofthecityofLynnwoodshallbe
consideredpartofaninterimlanduseplanuntiltheurbangrowthareaplanisadoptedorsubstantially
completed.Thesedevelopmentregulationsapplyinadditiontotheprovisionsofanyotherordinanceor
law,andwhereininconsistent,supersedetheprovisionsofanyotherordinanceorlaw.(Ord.24414,
2003;Ord.20601,1996)
21.04.120Liabilityofofficialsandemployees.
The community development director or any employee charged with the enforcement of this title,
actingingoodfaithandwithoutmaliceforthecityinthedischargeofhisorherduties,shallnotthereby
renderthedirectorliablepersonallyandthedirectorisherebyrelievedfromallpersonalliabilityforany
damagethatmayaccruetopersonsorpropertyasaresultofanyactrequiredorbyreasonofanyactor
omission in the discharge of his or her duties. Any suit brought against the community development
director or employee, because of such act or omissionperformedbythatpersonintheenforcementof
anyprovisionsofthistitle,shallbedefendedbythecityuntilfinalterminationoftheproceedings.(Ord.
24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994;Ord.17042,1989;Ord.190Art.XIII13.1e,1964)
21.04.220Licensesissuedinconflictvoid.
All department officials and public employees of the city of Lynnwood which are vested with the
dutyorauthoritytoissuepermitsorlicensesshallconformtotheprovisionsofthistitleandshallissue
no such permit or license for any use, building or purpose if the same would be in conflict with the
provisionsofthistitle.Anysuchpermitorlicense,ifissuedinconflictwiththeprovisionsofthistitle,
shallbenullandvoid.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994;Ord.190Art.XVI16.1,1964)
21.04.221RelocationofstructuresupontakingoflandsforpublicuseGeneral.
Accessorystructuresand/orimprovementssuchassignsandlandscaping,whicharelocatedwithin
that portion of a larger parcel which is to be acquired for a public use, may be relocated upon the
remainingparcelinthesamerelativelocationastheyexistedpriortothetaking.(Ord.20203,1994;
Ord.7711,1974)
21.04.222RelocationofstructuresupontakingoflandsforpublicuseHardshiptoowner.
If a property owner determines that movement of accessory structures (signs, landscaping) to the
same relative location on the remaining parcel shall, in the opinion of the property owner, create a
hardshiptothepropertyowner,thecitycouncilmay,uponapplicationbythepropertyowner,providefor
relocationofsuchaccessorystructures(signsand/orlandscaping)orreductionoreliminationthereofina
mannermoresuitabletothepropertyowner;provided,thatnosuchdeterminationshallbemadebythe
citycounciluntilafteradvicebythehearingexaminer.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994;Ord.
7712,1974)
21.04.300Interpretationofthezoningcode.
Theprocedureandcriteriathatthecitywilluseindecidinguponawrittenrequesttointerpretthe
provisionsofthistitle(zoningcode),andinissuinganyotherwritteninterpretationofthezoningcode
are set forth in this section. The interpretation of the provisions of a concomitant zoning agreement
(CZA),otherpermitorwrittenapprovalissuedpursuanttothistitlewillbetreatedasaninterpretationof
thezoningcode.
A.Applicability.Thefollowingprovisionsapplytoeachwrittenrequesttointerprettheprovisionsof
this title and to any other interpretation of the zoning code issued by the community development
director.
B. Purpose ofInterpretation.Aninterpretationoftheprovisionsofthistitleclarifiesconflictingor
ambiguous wording, or the scope or intent of the provisions of the code. An interpretation of the
provisionsofthezoningcodemaynotbeusedtoamendthatcode.
C.WhoMayRequest.Anypersonmayrequestawritteninterpretationoftheprovisionsofthistitle.
In addition, the community development director may issue an interpretation on the directors own
initiative.
D.ApplicableProcedure.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectorshallinterprettheprovisionsofthis
titleinconformancewiththissection.
E.SubmittalRequirements.Anypersonrequestinganinterpretationofthistitleshallsubmitawritten
request specifying each provision of this title for which an interpretation is requested, why an
interpretation of each provision is necessary and any reasons or material in support of a proposed
interpretation.
F. Factors for Consideration. In making an interpretation of the provisions of this title, the
communitydevelopmentdirectorshallconsider:
1.Theapplicableprovisionsofthezoningcodeincludingtheirpurposeandcontext;and
2.Theimplicationsoftheinterpretationfordevelopmentwithinthecityasawhole;and
3.Theimpactoftheinterpretationonotherprovisionsofthezoningcode;and
4.Theintentofthecitycouncilasreflectedbythecouncilminutes,findings,andconclusions,
and other documents found within the community development department file on the provisions in
question,ifany;and
5.Thecomprehensiveplanandotherrelevantcodesandpolicies;and
6.Theopinionofthecityattorneyontheinterpretation.
G.LimitationonAuthority.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormaynotmakeaninterpretationof
anyprovisionofthezoningcodewhichmodifiesorconflictswithanyotherprovisionofthezoningcode,
unlessthepurposeoftheinterpretationistoresolveaconflictbetweenprovisionsofthezoningcode.
H.Enforcement.Aninterpretationofthezoningcodeissuedinaccordancewiththeseprovisionsmay
be enforced in the same manner that any provision of the zoning code is enforced. The community
developmentdirectorshallmaintainandmakeavailableforpublicinspectionallwritteninterpretations
ofthezoningcodewithacurrentindexofsuchinterpretations.
I.TimeLimitation.Aninterpretationofthistitleremainsineffectuntilrescindedinwritingbythe
communitydevelopmentdirector.
J.ResponsetoWrittenRequest.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectorshallmailawrittenresponse
to any person filing a written request to interpret the provisions of the zoning code within 25 days of
havingreceivedthatrequest.
K. Appeal of Interpretation by Director. When an interpretation is made in response to a written
requestpursuanttotheseprovisions,thepersonfilingthewrittenrequestmayappealthedecisionofthe
communitydevelopmentdirectorusingProcessII,LMC1.35.200etseq.Thefeeforsuchanappealshall
be$100.00andmustbepaidbytheappellantatthetimeoffilingtheappeal.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.
20203,1994)
21.04.310Maintaininggreenbeltsandlandscaping.
Whenever greenbelts or landscaping are required to be installed according to city zoning
requirements, the plant material shall be regularly maintained and kept in a healthy condition in
accordancewithzoningrequirementsandapproveddevelopmentplans.Maintenanceshallalsoinclude
regularweeding,removaloflitterfromlandscapedareas,andrepairorreplantingsothatthegreenbelts
orlandscapingcontinuetocomplywithzoningrequirementsand/ordevelopmentplans.(Ord.24414,
2003;Ord.20203,1994)
21.04.400Scope.
Itisnotintendedbythistitletorepeal,abrogate,annulorinanywayimpairorinterferewithexisting
provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by this title, or with private
restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement, or with restrictive
covenantsrunningwiththelandtowhichthecityisaparty.Wherethistitleimposesagreaterrestriction
upon land, buildings or structures than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law,
ordinance,contractordeed,theprovisionsofthistitleshallcontrol.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.20203,
1994;Ord.190Art.III,1964)
21.04.410Politicalsigns.
RepealedbyOrd.2310.(Ord.20203,1994;Ord.16079,1987;Ord.6102,1971;Ord.5701,
1970;Ord.4643,1969)
21.04.420Banners.
RepealedbyOrd.2310.(Ord.20203,1994)
21.04.430Temporaryfreestandingsignsduringstreetconstruction.
DuringthereconstructionofHighway99,thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayallowtemporary
freestandingsignstoidentifyabusinessormultiplebusinessesimpactedbythatconstruction,subjectto
thefollowingregulations:
A.Nomorethanonesignforeachdriveway;
B.Maximumarea:25squarefeet;
C.Maximumheight:fivefeetabovecurbgrade(followingconstruction);
D. Such sign shall not be located in the intersection sight distance triangle and driveway sight
distance triangle described in LMC 21.10.100, or otherwise interfere with driver vision and vehicle
visibility;
E.Suchsignshallberemovednomorethan30calendardaysfollowingcompletionofeachphaseof
work on the portion of Highway 99 that impacts the business, as determined by the community
developmentdirector.Currently,thephasesareasfollows:
PhaseI:Southerncityboundaryto208thStreetSW;
PhaseII:208thStreetSWto168thStreetSW;
PhaseIII:168thStreetSWtoNortherncityboundary;
F.Asignpermitisrequired;permitfeesshallbewaived.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.22961,2000)
21.04.600Recordevidenceofapprovalsandpermits.
Asaconditionofapprovalofanyapprovalorpermitpursuanttothistitle,theapprovingbodymay
requiretheapplicanttorecordevidenceofapprovaloftheapprovalorpermitandallconditionsofthat
approvalwiththeSnohomishCountyauditor.Alternatively,thecitymaychoosetorecordthisevidence
onitsowninitiative.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.229514,2000)
21.04.900Penaltyforviolation.
Anyperson,firmorcorporationwhetherasprincipal,agent,employeeorotherwise,whoviolatesany
oftheprovisionsofthistitleisguiltyofamisdemeanor,anduponconvictionthereofshallbepunishable
byafineofnotmorethan$1,000orbyimprisonmentinthecityjailforatermnotexceeding90daysor
bybothsuchfineandimprisonment.Suchperson,firmorcorporationshallbedeemedtobeguiltyofa
separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this title is
committed,continuedorpermittedbysuchperson,firmorcorporation,andshallbepunishabletherefor
asprovidedherein.(Ord.20203,1994;Ord.190Art.XVI16.2,1964)
21.04.920Monitoringandenforcementprocedures.
The community development director shall adopt procedures for enforcing the regulations for the
development and use of property in this title, including monitoring compliance with conditions of
approvalforpermitsissuedunderthistitle.Suchproceduresshallinclude:
A.Thecommunitydevelopmentdepartmentshallreviewallproposedconstructionplansandpermits
for compliance with allpermitconditionsandthestandardsandrequirementsofthistitle.Thisreview
shall be completed concurrent with review(s) by other city departments. The community development
departmentshallnotapproveaconstructionpermituntilcompliancehasbeenverified.
B.Aspartofthefinalinspectionprocessfornewconstruction,communitydevelopmentdepartment
staffshallconfirmthatallpermitconditionsandthestandardsandrequirementsofthistitlehavebeen
met. The department shall not approve a certificate of occupancy (COA) or other final approval until
compliancehasbeenverified,exceptthat,atthediscretionofthedirector,bondsorotherguaranteesmay
bepostedbytheprojectsponsortoinsurefinalcompletionoflandscapingorotherimprovementsthatare
not related to public health or safety. If guarantees acceptable to the cityareprovided,thedepartment
mayapprovethecertificateofoccupancyorotherfinalapproval.
C. The department shall inspect properties and projects on an as-needed basis to insure continued
compliancewithallpermitconditions.
D.Thedirectorshallnotifyapropertyownerofanyviolationofoneormorepermitconditionsand
provideopportunityfortheownertocausetheviolationtobecorrected.
E.Violationswhicharenotcorrectedintheamountoftimespecifiedinthenoticeofviolationmay
becitedunderoneormoreofthefollowing:Chapters10.08,16.04,and21.04LMC.Anyappealofsuch
acitationshallbeprocessedaccordingtoProcessII,LMC1.35.200etseq.(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.
20751,1996)
21.04.950Severability.
Ifanysection,subsection,sentence,clause,phraseorwordofthistitleshouldbeheldtobeinvalidor
unconstitutionalbyacourtofcompetentjurisdiction,suchinvalidityorunconstitutionalitythereofshall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
wordofthistitle.(Ord.20203,1994;Ord.190Art.XVII17.1,1964)
21.04.960Noimpactbyoriginaladoption.
The original adoption of this title (December, 1994) is intended only to reorganize then-existing
zoningregulationsandrequirements;itisintendednottomakeanysubstantivechangetothen-existing
propertyrights.Sinceitispossiblethatsuchalargereorganizationofthistitlemaycauseanunintended
property right impact, the community development director is authorized to apply the regulations and
requirementsofLMCTitle20atthedateofadoptionofLMCTitle21toaspecificparcelorprojectin
lieuoftheapplicableregulationsandrequirementsofLMCTitle21ifthedirectorfindsconclusivelythat
theadoptionofthistitlesubstantivelychangedzoningregulationsforthatparcelorproject.Anappealto
thedirectorsdecisionunderthissectionmaybeappealedpursuanttoProcessII,LMC1.35.200etseq.
(Ord.24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994)
21.04.999Savingsclause.
NothingcontainedinthistitleorintheLynnwoodzoningcodeadoptedhereinshallbeconstruedas
abating any action now pending under or by virtue of any general ordinance of the city of Lynnwood
hereinrepealed;orasdiscontinuing,abating,modifyingoralteringanypenaltyaccruedortoaccrue,or
asaffectingtheliabilityofanyperson,firm,orcorporation,oraswaivinganyrightofthecityunderany
ordinanceorprovisionthereofinforceatthetimeofpassageoftheordinancecodifiedinthistitle.(Ord.
24414,2003;Ord.20203,1994)
Chapter21.06
STREETFRONTAGELANDSCAPEREQUIREMENTS
Sections:
21.06.050Purpose.
21.06.100Procedure.
21.06.150Requirements.
21.06.200Streetfrontagelandscapingplans.
21.06.050Purpose.
Along streets where it may be desirable and feasible to obtain a higher degree of continuity in
landscaping from property to property than is provided for undertheregulationsapplicableinspecific
zones,thecitycouncil,uponrecommendationbytheplanningcommission,maydesignatespecificstreet
frontagelandscapingplansforthosestreets.(Ord.20204,1994;Ord.14241,2,3,1984)
21.06.100Procedure.
Theplanningcommissionshall,andwhenapplicablethecitycouncilmay,holdapublichearingto
consider any such plan, except that the notice of public hearing shall be mailed to owners of property
abuttingthestreetorstreetsunderconsideration.Theplanshallincludethename,length,andsidesofthe
streetorstreetstowhichtheplanwouldapplyandthespecies,spacing,andsizeofplantingmaterials.
(Ord.20204,1994;Ord.14241,2,3,1984)
21.06.150Requirements.
Allnewdevelopmentalongthestreetorstreetstowhichanapprovedplanappliesshallcomplywith
the approved street frontage landscaping plan. Substantial variations from the plan shall require city
council review and approval. The selective use of flowers and small flowering shrubs to augment the
approvedstreetfrontagelandscapingplanshallnotbeconsideredasubstantialvariation.Approvedstreet
frontagelandscapingplansarelistedunderLMC21.06.200.(Ord.20204,1994;Ord.14241,2,3,
1984)
21.06.200Streetfrontagelandscapingplans.
Thelandscapingrequirementsofthissectionshallsupersedeotherlandscapingrequirementsofthis
titleandtheLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),
thatmayconflict.However,ifitisdeterminedthroughprojectdesignreview(Chapter21.25LMC)thatit
isdesirabletolocatestreettreesbetweenthestreetcurbandwalkingrouteofthesidewalk,thenaspecies
otherthanLondonPlaneshallbeusedthatissimilaringrowthhabitandformtoLondonPlanebutdoes
not cause damage to sidewalks and below-ground utilities. The following street frontage landscaping
plansspecifyingplantingmaterialsareineffect:
A.EastandWestSidesof33rdAvenueWfrom188thStreetSWtoAlderwoodMallBlvd.London
planetreestwo-and-one-half-tothree-inchminimumcalipersize,12-to15-footminimumheight,planted
25 feet on centers with branches eliminated to a height of six feet where necessary to prevent sight
obstruction;pluslawn,exceptthativy,spacedsoastoachieve50percentgroundcoverwithintwoyears,
maybeallowedonportionsdemonstratedtobetoosteepforadequatelawnmaintenance.
B.EastandWestSidesof36thAvenueWfrom180thPlaceSWto196thStreetSW.Redmapletrees
two-and-one-half-tothree-inchminimumcalipersize,12-to15-footminimumheight,25feetoncenters
withbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsixfeetwherenecessarytopreventsightobstruction;pluslawn,
exceptthativy,creepingSt.Johnswort,orkinnikinnick,spacedsoastoachieve50percentgroundcover
within two years, shall be allowed on portions demonstrated to be too steep for adequate lawn
maintenance.
C. East and West Sides of Alderwood Mall Boulevard from 184th Street SW North to the City
Limits.
1. Planting Layout. Minimum nine-foot-wide sod lawn area between curb and sidewalk with a
maximum slope of 4:1; Red Maple trees three inches minimum caliper size, 12- to 15-foot minimum
height,centeredinlawnareaandplanted30feetoncenterwithbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsix
feetwherenecessarytopreventsightobstruction;sidewalksubjecttopublicworksdepartmentstandards;
and five-foot-wide shrub area planted with evergreen shrubs forming a solid screen and obtaining a
36-inchmaximumheight,andevergreengroundcoverspacedtoachieve100percentcoveragewithintwo
years. Refer to Figures 21.06.1 and 21.06.2 for alternative landscape configurations when insufficient
right-of-waywidthexiststomeettheabovestandards.
2. Shrub Planting. The shrub area shall containshrubs,18-inchminimumheight,plantedthree
feetoncenterorgreaterifrecommendedbyalandscapeprofessional,andanyofthefollowingspecies:
a.OttoLuykenLaurel;
b.AppleBlossomEscallonia;
c.RaphiolepisOvata;
d.IlexCrenataConvexa;
e.DelavayiOsmanthusorHolly-LeafOsmanthus.
3. Irrigation. A below-ground irrigation system shall be provided in addition to the required
landscapingtoinsurethatallplantmaterialsreceiveadequatemoistureonaregularbasis.
D.NorthandSouthSidesof194thStreetSWbetween40thAvenueWand44thAvenueW.
1.PlantingLayout.Five-foot-widesidewalkadjacenttocurb;anda10-foot-widelandscapearea
consistingofasix-foot-widesodlawnorgroundcoverareaadjacenttothesidewalk,andafour-foot-wide
area planted with evergreen or deciduous trees and evergreen shrubs. The tree and shrub area shall
contain shrubs forming a screen obtaining a three-foot maximum height, and evergreen groundcover
spacedtoachieve100percentcoveragewithintwoyears.Uptofivefeetoftheabovelandscapingmay
be within excess right-of-way with approval of thepublicworksdepartment.RefertoFigures21.06.3,
21.06.4and21.06.5forlandscapestandardsapplyingtodifferentaccessdrivewayconfigurations.
2. Tree Planting. The above street trees shall be planted in groups of two or three at access
drivewayswitheachtreespaced20feetapartandatleastthreefeetfromtheparkingareacurb.Ifthe
distancebetweenaccessdrivewaysonthesameoradjoiningpropertyexceeds150feet,twotrees20feet
apart shall be planted at the midpoint. In addition, one tree shall be planted 10 feet from each side
propertyline;however,atreewillnotberequiredifthedistancefromtheaccessdrivewaytotheside
propertylineis75feetorless.Treesshallbeaminimumoftwoandone-halfinchesincaliper,10-foot
minimumheightattimeofplantingwithbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsixfeetwherenecessaryto
preventsightobstructionformotoristsandpedestriansataccessdrivewaysandstreetintersections.
Anyofthefollowingtreesmaybeused;however,withineachsitethesametypeoftreeshallbeused
alongthestreetfrontage:
a.ColumnarEuropeanHornbeam;
b.RedSpireOrnamentalPear;
c.KatsuraTree;
d.CarriereiHawthorn;
e.WashingtonThorn;
f.HollyOak.
3. Shrub Planting. The tree and shrub area shall contain shrubs 18 inches minimum height,
plantedthreefeetoncenterorgreaterseparationifrecommendedbyalandscapeprofessional,andanyof
thefollowingspecies:
a.GlossyAbeliaEdwardGoucher;
b.OttoLuykenLaurel;
c.JapaneseHollyConvexa;
d.LaurustinusSpringBouquet;
e.EvergreenEuonymusSarcoxie;
f.IndiaHawthorn(Raphiolepis);
g.DelavayOsmanthus;
h.DarwinBarberry.
4. Groundcover Planting. The tree and shrub area shall contain groundcover, spaced 18 to 24
inches on center or greater separation if recommended by a landscape professional, and any of the
followingspecies:
a.Kinnikinnick;
b.Ivy;
c.CommonWintercreeper;
d.CotoneasterLowfast,Dammeri;
e.CreepingMahonia;
f.JuniperShoreJuniper,BlueCarpetJuniper,Shimpaku,Tam.
5. Irrigation. A below-ground irrigation system shall be provided in addition to required
landscapingtoinsurethatallplantmaterialsreceiveadequatemoistureonaregularbasis.
6.ExistingVegetation.Existingvegetationshallberetainedtothegreatestextentpossiblewithin
therequiredminimum20-foot-widebufferonpropertiesonthenorthsideof194thStreetSWalongthe
propertylinesadjacenttoresidentiallyzonedproperty.Thisrequirementshallworkinconjunctionwith
the site-screening requirements in the applicable zone. Vegetation which is diseased, dead, dying, or
judgedtobehazardousmayberemovedwithpermissionofthecity.
E.NorthandSouthSidesof196thStreetSWfromI-5EasttotheCityLimits.
1. Planting Layout. A sidewalk subject to public worksdepartmentstandardsadjacenttocurb;
anda10-foot-widelandscapeareawithamaximumslopeof4:1consistingofafive-foot-widesodlawn
area adjacent to the sidewalk, and a five-foot-wide tree and shrub area planted with Red Maple (Acer
Rubrum) trees spaced 30 feet on center, evergreen shrubs forming a screen obtaining a three-foot
maximumheight,andevergreengroundcoverspacedtoachieve100percentcoveragewithintwoyears.
Uptofivefeetoftheabovelandscapingmaybewithinexcessstreetright-of-waywithapprovalofthe
public works department. Refer to Figures 21.06.6, 21.06.7, and 21.06.8 for landscape standardswhen
thegradebetweensidewalkandparkingcreatesaslopeofmorethan4:1.
2.TreePlanting.RedMaplestreettreesshallbeplantedatleastthreefeetfromtheparkingarea
curb.Thetreesshallbeaminimumofthreeinchesincaliper,15-footminimumheightattimeofplanting
withbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsixfeetwherenecessarytopreventsightobstructionformotorists
andpedestriansataccessdrivewaysandstreetintersections.
3. Shrub Planting. The tree and shrub area shall contain shrubs 18 inches minimum height,
plantedthreefeetoncenterorgreaterseparationifrecommendedbyalandscapeprofessional,andanyof
thefollowingspecies:
a.GlossyAbeliaEdwardGoucher;
b.OttoLuykenLaurel;
c.JapaneseHollyConvexa;
d.LaurustinusSpringBouquet.
SIDEWALKBELOWPARKING
SIDEWALKABOVEPARKING
Figure21.06.7
4. Groundcover Planting. The tree and shrub area shall contain groundcover, spaced 18 to 24
inches on center or greater separation if recommended by a landscape professional, and any of the
followingspecies:
a.Kinnikinnick;
b.Ivy;
c.CommonWintercreeper.
5. Irrigation. A below-ground irrigation system shall be provided in addition to the required
landscapingtoinsurethatallplantmaterialsreceiveadequatemoistureonaregularbasis.(Ord.2388
4,5,2001;Ord.20204,1994;Ord.1602,1987;Ord.1601,1987;Ord.15281,1986;Ord.14614,
1985)
Chapter21.08
TREEPRESERVATIONANDPROTECTION
Sections:
21.08.010Shorttitle.
21.08.020Intentandpurpose.
21.08.030Definitions.
21.08.040Generalregulatoryauthority.
21.08.050Permitrequiredforremovaloftreesfromprivateproperty.
21.08.060Exceptions.
21.08.070Nonliabilityofthecity.
21.08.080Protectionofpublictrees.
21.08.090Protectionofprivatetrees.
21.08.100Emergencies.
21.08.110Enforcement.
21.08.120Appeals.
21.08.010Shorttitle.
Thischaptershallbeknownandmaybecitedasthe TreePreservationandProtectionCodeofthe
cityofLynnwood. (Ord.20205,1994;Ord.16722,1989;Ord.10351,1979)
21.08.020Intentandpurpose.
Theintentofthischapteris,throughthepreservation,protectionandplantingoftreesto:
A.Aidinthestabilizationofsoilbythepreventionoferosionandtheenhancementofsedimentation;
B. Reduce storm water runoff and the costs associated therewith and replenish ground water
supplies;
C.Aidintheremovalofcarbondioxideandgenerationofoxygenintheatmosphere;
D.Provideavisualbufferandscreenagainsttrafficandsomebufferagainstnoisepollution;
E.Provideprotectionagainstsevereweather;
F. Aid in the control of drainage and restoration of denuded soil subsequent to construction or
grading;
G.Provideahavenforbirdswhichinturnassistinthecontrolofinsects;
H.Protectandincreasepropertyvalues;
I.Conserveandenhancethecitysphysicalandaestheticenvironment;and
J.Generallyprotectandenhancethequalityoflifeandthegeneralwelfareofthecity.(Ord.2020
5,1994;Ord.16722,1989;Ord.10352,1979)
Forthepurposesofthischapter,thefollowingterms,phrases,words,andtheirderivationsshallhave
the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense
include the future and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word shall is
alwaysmandatoryandnotmerelydirectory.
A. City meansthecityofLynnwood.
B. Person meansanypublicorprivateindividual,group,company,firm,corporation,partnership,
association,societyoranyothercombinationofhumanbeingswhetherlegalornatural.
C. Plat meansanysubdivisionoflandforsingle-familyresidentialpurposes.
D. Publictree meansanytreelocatedonpropertyownedorcontrolledbythecity.
E. Developed single-family residential lot means a legally platted lot of less than 16,000 square
feetuponwhichasingle-familyhabitabledwellingexists.
F. Removal means the actual removal or causing the effective removal through damaging,
poisoningorotherdirectorindirectactionsresultinginthedeathofatree.
G. Tree means any self-supporting woody plant together with its root system, growing upon the
earthusuallywithonetrunkofatleastthreeinchesindiameterataheightoffourandone-halffeetabove
theground,oramulti-stemmedtrunksystemwithadefinitelyformedcrown.
H. Tree worthy of preservation means any tree which is determined by the city to be unique by
reasonofage,size,rarityorstatusasalandmarkorspeciesspecimen.
I. Caliper means the diameter of any tree trunk six inches above ground level. (Ord. 2020 5,
1994;Ord.16723,1989)
21.08.040Generalregulatoryauthority.
A. Master Plan. The city staff may prepare a master public tree plan(s) for approval by the city
council which shall specify the species of trees to be planted, preserved, replaced or replanted on the
streets and public properties of the city. Before reviewing plan(s) for trees along the streets, the city
councilshallrefertheplan(s)totheplanningcommissionforapublichearingandarecommendation.
B.Inspection.Thecityshallhavetheauthoritytoinspectallworkperformedunderanypermitissued
underthischapter.
C.Recordation.ThecitymayplaceanoticeinthelandrecordsoftheSnohomishCountyauditorfor
anypropertyuponwhichanytreeworthyofpreservationislocated,statingthatsuchtreeisworthyof
preservationandprotectedbytheprovisionsofthischapter.
D.Enforcement.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontohinder,prevent,delayorinterferewiththecity
whileengagedinthelawfulexecutionorenforcementofthischapter.Thisshallnotbeconstruedasan
attempttoprohibitthepursuitofanylegalorequitableremedyinacourtofcompetentjurisdictionfor
theprotectionofpersonalorpropertyrightsbyanypropertyownerwithinthecityofLynnwood.(Ord.
20205,1994;Ord.16724,1989;Ord.10354,1979)
21.08.050Permitrequiredforremovaloftreesfromprivateproperty.
Exceptasotherwiseprovidedherein,itshallbeunlawfulforanypersontoremoveanytreewithin
thecityofLynnwoodwithouthavingfirstobtainedavalidtreeremovalpermit.
A.Application.Anypersondesiringapermittoremoveatreeortrees,asrequiredbythischapter,
shall submit a written application to the city together with a filing fee of $50.00 for the first acre of
propertyand$25.00foreachadditionalacre.Theapplicationshallincludethefollowinginformation:
1.Nameandaddressofapplicantandstatusoflegalentity.
2.Statusofapplicantwithrespecttotheland.
3.Writtenconsentoftheowneroftheland,ifapplicantisnottheowner.
4.Nameofpersonpreparinganymap,drawingordiagramsubmittedwithapplication.
5.Locationoftheproperty,includingastreetnumberandaddressandlotnumbersasshownon
theofficialtaxmapofSnohomishCounty.
6. Diagram of the parcel of land, specifically designating the area or areas of proposed tree
removalandtheproposeduseofsucharea.
7.Locationofallproposedstructuresanddrivewaysonthesite.
8.Designationofalldiseasedordamagedtrees.
9.Designationofanytreesendangeringanyroadway,pavementorutilityline.
10.Anyproposedgradechangesthatmightadverselyaffectorendangeranytreesonthesiteand
specificationsofhowtomaintainthem.
11.Designationoftreestoberemovedandtreestobemaintained.
12. Purpose of tree removal (construction, street or roadway, driveway, recreation area, patio,
parkinglot,etc.).
13.Allmaterialstobeplantedwithanindicationofsize,species,andmethodsofplanting.
B. Additional Information. The city may, in addition, require the applicant to supply any of the
followingdocumentation:
1. A site plan specifying the methods to be used to preserve all remaining trees and their root
systemsandthemeansofprovidingwaterandnutrientstotheirrootsystems.
2. A topographical survey of the land if development or construction will result in change in
elevationofmorethanfivefeetorifparceloflandismorethanoneacreinarea.
C.SiteInspection.Uponreceiptoftheapplication,citystafforitsagentmayvisitandinspectthesite
andcontiguousandadjoininglands.
D. Action on Application. If the city determines that the plan will destroy no more trees than are
reasonablynecessarytoachievetheproposeddevelopment,thepermitapplicationshallbeapproved.If
the city determines that the plan will destroy more trees than are reasonably necessary to achieve the
proposeddevelopment,thepermitapplicationshallbedenied.
E.Considerations.Indeterminingwhetherornotapermitshouldbegranted,thecitymayconsider
thefollowing:
1. The condition of the tree or trees with respect to disease, insect attack, danger of falling,
proximitytoexistingorproposedstructures,andinterferencewithutilityservices.
2.Thenecessityofremovingthetreeortreesinordertoconstructtheproposedimprovementsto
allowreasonableeconomicuseofthepropertyandachievethedensityyieldallowedunderthezoning
code.
3. The effect of the removal on erosion, soil moisture retention, flow of surface waters, and
coordinationwiththemasterdrainageplanofthecityofLynnwood.
4. Whether any tree in question is a tree worthy of preservation as defined in this chapter or
becauseofitsuniqueorhistoricalnature.
5.Impactupontheurbanandnaturalenvironment,including:
a.Whethertreeremovalwouldsubstantiallyalterthewatertableoreffectthestabilizationof
groundandsurfacewater;
b. Whether tree removal would affect water quality and aquifer recharge by reducing the
natural assimilation of nutrients, chemical pollutants, heavy metals, and other substances from ground
andsurfacewatersduringthemovementofwatertowardsanaquiferornaturalstream;
c. Whether tree removal would have an adverse impact upon existing biological and
ecologicalsystems;
d. Whether tree removal would affect noise pollution by increasing noise levels to such a
degreethatapublicnuisancemaybeanticipatedoraviolationofthenoisecontrolordinancewilloccur;
e.Whethertreeremovalwillaffectairqualitybysignificantlyaffectingthenaturalcleansing
oftheatmospherebyvegetation;
f. Whether tree removal will affect wildlife habitat by significantly reducing the habitat
availableforwildlifeexistenceandreproductionorcausingtheemigrationofwildlifefromadjacentor
associatedeco-systems.
6. The ease with which the applicant can alter or revise the proposed development or
improvementtoaccommodateexistingtrees.
7.Thedesirabilityofpreservingtreecoverindenselydevelopedordenselypopulatedareas.
8.Theneedforvisualscreeningintransitionalzonesorrelieffromglare,blight,commercialor
industrialuglinessoranyothervisualaffront.
9. Whether the continued presence of the tree or trees is likely to cause danger to a person or
property.
10. Whether the topography of the area in which the tree is located is of such a nature to be
damagingorinjurioustotrees.
11.Whethertheremovalofthetreesisforthepurposeofthinningaheavilywoodedareawhere
sometreeswillremain.
F. Conditions of Approval. As a condition to the granting of a tree removal permit, the city may
requiretheapplicanttorelocateorreplacetrees.
G. Notification of Denial. If the city denies a tree removal permit, it shall set forth in writing the
reasonsfordenial.
H.Appeal.Anyapplicantforapermitrequiredbythischapteradverselyaffectedbythedecisionof
city staff may appeal the decision to the city hearing examiner, under the provisions of Chapter 2.22
LMC.
I.Bond.Nopermitrequiredbythischaptershallbeissueduntiltheapplicant(s)haspostedbondor
cashescrowinanamountnotlessthan
$1,000 and $1,000 for each additional acre covered by the permit, conditioned upon satisfactory
compliancewiththetermsofthepermit(s)andofthischapter;provideduponapplicationandforgood
causetherequirementsofabondorcashescrowmaybereducedbythecity.
J. Expiration. Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire 12 months from date of
issuance.
K. Revocation. Any permit may be revoked because of incorrect information submitted by the
application.
L.Recordation.Thecitymayrequiretheapplicanttorecordastatementorplaninaformapproved
by the city with the Snohomish County auditors office as a record of title on the property, which
statementorplanshallsetforththetreespreservedbythepermit.(Ord.20205,1994;Ord.16725,
1989)
A.Single-FamilyResidence.TheprovisionsofLMC21.08.050shallnotapplyto:
1.Removalofanytreefromadevelopedsingle-familyresidentialproperty.
2.Removaloftree(s)fromasingle-familyresidentiallotinaccordancewithatreeretentionplan
approvedinconnectionwithsubdivisionorshortsubdivisionapprovalshallbeconsideredincidentalto
thebuildingpermitandnotrequireatreeremovalpermit.
B.CommercialorHorticulturalProperties.Atreeremovalpermitisnotrequiredfortheremovalof
trees from commercial or horticultural properties such as farms, nurseries, orchards or commercial
forests. This exception shall not be interpreted to include timber harvesting incidental to imminent
developmentoftheland.
C. Public Rights-of-Way. A tree removal permit is not required for the removal of trees on public
rights-of-way conducted by or on behalf of a federal, state, county, municipal or other governmental
agencyinpursuanceofitslawfulactivitiesorfunctionsintheconstruction,improvementormaintenance
ofpublicrights-of-way.
D.DiseasedorDeadTrees.Atreeremovalpermitisnotrequiredfortheremovalofdiseasedordead
trees.
E. Hazard to Life or Property. A tree removal permit is not required for the removal of any tree
whichhasbecomeorthreatenstobecomeadangertohumanlife;ortocausedamagetoproperty.
F.SpecifiedTreeSpecies.Atreeremovalpermitisnotrequiredfortheremovalofanytreeofthe
followinglist:
1.BlackLocust(RobiniaPseudoacacia);
2.Cottonwood(PopulousNigra);
3.Alder(AlnusAlba/Rubrum);
4. Willow (Native Salix only. Weeping willow Salix Babylonia is acceptable, provided
drainageisunaltered);
5.Silvermaple(non-native);
6.ChokeCherry(native).
Provided, no person shall remove trees excepted from the provisions of this chapter set forth in
subsection(B)ofthissection,untilsuchtimeassuchpersonhasgivenwrittennoticetothecityofthe
treestoberemovedandtheexception(s)relieduponbythepersonwhointendstoremovesaidtree(s).
Suchexceptionsshallbeverifiedbycitystaffandacknowledgedonthefaceofthewrittennoticepriorto
removalofsaidtrees.
G. Written Notice Required. Except for developed single-family residential property, a property
ownerwhorequestsremovalofatree(s)whichthepropertyownerconsiderstobeendangeringpersons
or property shall give writtennoticeasprescribedinsubsection(B)ofthissection.Thewrittennotice
shall be reviewed by the city, and the city may request the opinion of an expert to verifythatthetree
presentsadanger.Acopyoftheopinionshouldgotothepropertyowneralongwiththecitysdecision
not to approve the removal with an explanation that the property owner may appeal to the hearing
examinerandadvisingthepropertyownerthatthehearingexaminerwillreceiveacopyoftheopinion
(or testimony) by city officials and by the citys expert and further advising the property owner to
provide evidence by an expert concerning the condition of the tree(s). If the property owner fails to
appeal or fails to provide evidence regarding the dangerous characteristics of the tree(s), it will be
presumednottobeadangeroustree(s).(Ord.20205,1994;Ord.16726,1989)
21.08.070Nonliabilityofthecity.
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to impose any liability upon the city nor upon any of its
officersoremployeesnortorelievetheownerandoccupantofanyprivatepropertyfromthedutytokeep
trees and shrubs upon private property or under his control in a safe condition. (Ord. 2020 5, 1994;
Ord.16727,1989)
21.08.080Protectionofpublictrees.
Willfulinjuryordisfigurementofanypublictreegrowingwithinthecityshallbeaviolationofthis
chapter.Inparticular,nopersonshallattachanysign,noticeorobjecttoanypublictreeorfastenany
wires,cables,nails,orscrewstoanypublictree.(Ord.20205,1994;Ord.16728,1989)
21.08.090Protectionofprivatetrees.
Exceptfordevelopedsingle-familyresidentialpropertythefollowingprovisionsshallapply:
A.ProhibitedActions.Nopersonshall:
1.Attachanysign,noticeorotherobjecttoanytreeorfastenanywires,cables,nailsorscrews
toanytreeinamannerthatcouldproveharmfultothetree.
2.Pouranymaterialonanytreeoronnearbygroundwhichcouldbeharmfultothetree.
3.Causeorencourageanyunnecessaryfireorburningnearoraroundanytree.
4.Constructaconcrete,asphalt,brickorgravelsidewalkorotherwisefillupthegroundaround
anytreesoastocutoffairorwaterfromtheroots.
5.Pilebuildingmaterialorequipmentaroundanytreesoastocauseinjurythereto.
6.Violateanytermorconditionofatreeremovalpermit.
B. Protection During Construction. A protective barrier shall be placed around the protected trees
priortolandpreparationorconstructionactivities,andshallremaininplaceuntilallconstructionactivity
isterminated.Noequipment,chemicals,soildepositsorconstructionmaterialsshallbeplacedwithinthe
protective barriers. Any landscaping activities subsequent to the removal of the barriers shall be
accomplishedwithlightmachineryorhandlabor.(Ord.20205,1994;Ord.16729,1989)
21.08.100Emergencies.
Incasesofemergenciesinvolving,butnotlimitedto,hurricanes,windstorms,floods,freezesorother
natural disasters, the requirements of this chaptermaybewaivedbythemayor.(Ord.20205,1994;
Ord.167210,1989)
21.08.110Enforcement.
Thischaptermaybeenforcedbyoneormoreofthefollowing:
A.StopWorkOrders.Inthecaseofafailuretocomplywiththetermsofapermit,orinthecaseof
removaloftreesinviolationofthischapter.
B.InjunctiveEnforcement.Anyviolationoftheprovisionsofthischapterisherebydeclaredtobea
publicnuisanceandmaybeabatedthroughproceedingsforinjunctiveorsimilarreliefinsuperiorcourt
orothercourtofcompetentjurisdiction.
C.CivilRemediesandPenalties.
1. Any person who removes a tree in violation of the terms of a tree removal permit or in
violationofthischaptershallberequiredtoplantreplacementtrees.
2. The city shall determine standards for establishing reasonable replacement trees, based on
comparablecaliperoftreesunlawfullyremoved.
3.Thecityshallissueanordertothepropertyownerrequiringplantingofreplacementtreesand
settingreasonabletimelimitsforcompliance.
4. The city shall require a maintenance bond to insure compliance with the citys order
guaranteeingreplacementandsurvivaloftreesforaminimumperiodofoneyear.
5.Iftheorderrequiringreplacementtreesisnotcompliedwith,thenthepropertyownershallbe
subjecttoacivilfineof$25.00perday.
6. If the noncompliance continues for more than 90 days, civil penalties shall be increased to
$100.00perdayuptoamaximumof$5,000.
7.Anypersonaggrievedbyafinalorderofthecitywithrespecttoreplacingtreesshallhave20
daystoappealtothehearingexaminer,undertheprovisionsofChapter2.22LMC.
8. Upon noncompliance with the citys order to replace trees unlawfully removed, the unpaid
civilfinesshallbecomealienagainstthepropertywherethetreeswereunlawfullyremoved,andthecity
mayrecordsaidlien.
D.CriminalEnforcement.Anypersonwhoshallwillfullyviolateanyprovisionsofthischaptershall
be subject, upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, to a fine not exceeding the sum of
$5,000 and/or one year in jail. In a prosecution under this chapter, each tree removed, damaged or
destroyedmayconstituteaseparateoffense.Apenaltyscheduleshallbeestablishedbytheadministering
authorityandshallrecognizeandrelatetothevalueofthetreesremoved,damagedordestroyed.(Penalty
calledforissetforthbelow.)
E.PenaltySchedule.Thepenaltyforremoval,damageordestructionoftreesinviolationofthetree
preservation and protection code shall be in accordance with the following schedule. Each day such
tree(s)havenotbeenreplacedconstitutesaseparateoffense.Eachtreeremoved,damagedordestroyed
constitutesaseparateoffense.
TreeDiameterPenalty
3-4"$100
4-6"150
6-10"500
10-16"1,000
16-20"1,500
20-30"2,000
Largerthan30"3,500
The diameter of the tree shall be measured four and one-half feet above the ground or as can be
determinedfromtheremainingstump.(Ord.20205,1994;Ord.167211,1989;Ord.10359,1979)
21.08.120Appeals.
Any person adversely affected by a decision in the administration enforcement or final written
interpretation of any terms or provisions of this chapter may appeal such decision to the city hearing
examinerundertheprovisionofChapter2.22LMC.(Ord.20205,1994;Ord.167212,1989)
Chapter21.10
FENCE,HEDGEANDVISIONOBSTRUCTIONREGULATIONS
Sections:
21.10.050Purpose.
21.10.100Fenceandhedgestandards.
21.10.200Electricfences.
21.10.300Barbedwirefences.
21.10.400Visionobstructionbysignsalongpublicstreets.
21.10.050Purpose.
Thepurposeofthischapteristoprovideregulationsforfences,hedges,andotherpartiallyortotally
vision obscuring installations to assure that desirable objectives of providing privacy, security, and
screening of certain uses from streets and less intense uses can be met while minimizing undesirable
obstructionofviews,light,air,andmotoristsandpedestriansvision.Itisrecognizedthatalongstreets
these goals may conflict. Fences along streets provide privacy and security, but long expansesofsuch
fencinggenerallyareundesirableduetothevisualmonotonyandrestrictedvistassuchexpansescreate.
Moreover, fencing needs along streets differ between front yards, which are traditionally open and
unobscuredandcontainvehicularaccesstostreets,andsideandrearyards,wherefamilyactivitiesmore
often take place and thus require more privacy. Therefore, it is further stated that exceptions to the
regulationsofthischaptertoallowsite-screeningfencesinfrontyardsarestronglydiscouragedandthat
where these regulations allow a continuous expanse of site-screening fencing along side and/or rear
propertylinesabuttingastreet,theadverseaestheticimpactsofsuchfencingshouldbemitigated.(Ord.
20206,1994;Ord.14731,1985;Ord.12571,1982)
21.10.100Fenceandhedgestandards.
Thefollowingregulationsshallapplytoallfences,hedges,andothervision-obscuringstructures:
A.HeightandCompositionofFencesandHedges,andGeneralStandards.
1.Vision-ObscuringFencesandHedges. Vision-obscuringfencesandhedges shallmeansolid
orpartiallyopenfencesandhedgesmorethanthreefeetinheight,butnotexceedingsixfeetinheightin
residential-zoned areas and eight feet in height in commercial-zoned areas. Maximum height shall be
measuredfromtheelevationofthegroundadjacenttothefenceorhedgeonthehigherside.
2. Non-Vision-Obscuring Fences and Hedges. Non-vision-obscuring fences and hedges shall
includesolidorpartiallyopenfencesandhedgesnotexceedingthreefeet,andopenfencesnotexceeding
sixfeetinresidentialzonesandeightfeetincommercialzones. Openfences shallmeanthosefences
consistingofopenchainlink,widelyspacedboardrailsorothermaterialswhichprovideadequatedriver
visibilitythroughthefence.Railfencesshallconsistofhorizontalrailsnotmorethanfourincheswide
andatleastonefootbetweenrailedges.Deviationfromhorizontalrailsandfromthesedimensionsmay
be allowed, providing theapplicantcandemonstratetothesatisfactionoftheappropriatecityofficials
thatsuchdeviationwillprovideatleastasmuchvisibilitythroughthefence.Maximumheightshallbe
measuredfromtheelevationofthegroundadjacenttothefenceonthehigherside;however,withinsight
distance triangles (see subsections (B)(1)(b) and (B)(1)(c) of this section) maximum height of solidor
partially open fences and hedges not exceeding three feet shall be measured from the elevation of the
streetadjacenttosuchsightdistancetriangle.
3.Maintenance.Allfencesandhedgesshallbemaintainedinaconditionofrepairsoasnottobe
dangeroustohumanlifeoradangertotheproperty.
4. Conflicting Limitations. Where the limitations of thischapterconflictwithsite-screeningor
fencing required by this or other city ordinances, requirements relating to the site-screening and other
requiredfencesshallapply,subjectonlytoadequateprovisionsfordrivervisibility.
5. Continuous Fencing Along Streets. Where continuous fencing along a street between
intersectionsisallowedduetothelengthand/ornumberofsideand/orrearlotlinesabuttingthatstreet,
landscaping shall be required between the fence and the property line in order to mitigate the adverse
aestheticimpactsofsuchfencing.Wheresuchlandscapingisrequired,thefencemaybebuiltalongthe
propertylineexceptforoffsetsectionstocontainthelandscaping.
Suchlandscapingshallconsistofornamentallandscapingoflowplantingsandhighplantings.The
minimum height of trees shall be eight feetforevergreentreesand10feetforallotherspecies.Trees
shallbespacedamaximumof25feetoncenterwithbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsixfeetwhere
necessary to prevent vision obstruction. Low evergreen plantings or a mixture of low evergreen and
deciduousplantingswithamaximumheightof30inches,inbarkordecorativerock,shallbeprovidedso
astoachieve50percentgroundcoverwithintwoyears.
B.LocationofFencesandHedges.
1.ResidentialZones.Non-vision-obscuringfencesandhedgesmaybelocatedonanyportionof
a residential-zoned lot. Vision-obscuring fences and hedges may be located on portions of a
residential-zonedlototherthanthefollowing:
a.Within15feetofthefrontlotline.
b.Withinatriangularareaatstreetintersections.Such intersectionsightdistancetriangle
isdefinedashavingtwosidesof30feet,measuredalongthepropertylinesfromthepropertycornerat
thestreetintersection,andathirdsideconnectingtheendsofthetwoaforementionedsides.
c.Withinatriangularareaadjacentononesidetoastreet,andonasecondsidetoaproperty
having frontage on and requiring access from that street. Such driveway sight distance triangle is
defined as having two sides of 15 feet measured along the property lines from the property corner
common to the subject and adjacent property, and a third side connecting the end points on the two
aforementionedsides.Ifanyadjacentlotisundeveloped,itshallbeconstruedashavingaccessfromall
adjacentstreetsuntilthedirectionofaccesshasbeenestablished,eitherbydevelopmentorbywaiverof
rightofdirectaccessasperRCW58.17.165.
However,fences,wallsandhedgesbetweenthreeandsixfeetinheightthatcomplywithapplicable
designguidelinesmaybelocatedinanyportionofamultiple-familyresidential-zonedlotaslongasthey
are not located within intersection and driveway sight distance triangles, do not obstruct driver and
pedestrian visibility, comply with applicable Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by
reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and are approved through project design review (Chapter 21.25
LMC).
2.CommercialZones.Incommercialzones,vision-obscuringornon-vision-obscuringfencesor
hedgesuptoeightfeetinheightmaybelocatedonsideandrearpropertylinesandwithinsideandrear
yards,butnotnearertoanypublicstreetthanapointequaltotheclosestpartofanybuildingthereonto
thatstreet.
However,fences,wallsandhedgesuptosixfeethighthatcomplywithapplicabledesignguidelines
may be located in any portion of a commercial-zoned lot as long as they are not located within
intersectionanddrivewaysightdistancetriangles,donotobstructdriverandpedestrianvisibility,comply
with applicable Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC
21.25.145(B)(3),andareapprovedthroughprojectdesignreview(Chapter21.25LMC).
C. Referrals to Hearing Examiner. Any fence or wall approved through project design review
(Chapter21.25LMC)doesnothavetobeapprovedbythehearingexaminer.
Thehearingexaminermayreviewapplicationsforfencepermitsinthefollowingsituations:
1.Appeal.Asanappealofanadministrativedeterminationwhen:
a. An applicant proposes a fence which he/she believes meets the stated purpose of this
section,butdoesnotstrictlyconformtotheregulations;
b. City staff believes that a proposed fence, while meeting regulations, may still obstruct
visibilitytosuchanextentthathazardousconditionswouldexist;or
c. There is a disagreement between staff and an applicant regarding interpretation of the
fenceandhedgeregulations.
In such cases, the hearing examiner may stipulate standards for fence composition, height, and
location.
2. Variance. As a variance, when an applicant believes the regulations of this chapter cause
hardship.(Ord.23886,2001;Ord.20206,1994;Ord.15821,1987;Ord.14731,2,1985;Ord.
12571,2,1982;Ord.8491,1976;Ord.6861,1973;Ord.6152,1971;Ord.190Art.X10.1,
1964)
21.10.200Electricfences.
Electricfencesarepermittedprovidedtheycomplywiththerequirementsinthissection.
An electric fenceusinganinterruptedflowofcurrentatintervalsofaboutonesecondonandtwo
secondsoffshallbelimitedto2,000voltsat17milliamperescurrent.Allelectricfencesshallbeposted
with permanent signs a minimum of 36 square inches in area at intervals of 100 feet, stating that the
fenceiselectrified.Electricfencesmanufacturedbyanestablishedandreputablecompanyandsoldasa
complete assembled unit carrying a written guarantee that complies with the requirements of this
paragraph can be installed by an owner if the controlling elements of the installation carry a U.L.
Approved seal.(Ord.20206,1994;Ord.190Art.X10.2,1964)
21.10.300Barbedwirefences.
Nofencesincorporatingbarbedwirearepermittedexceptthatbarbedwiremaybeusedontopofa
six-foot high solid or chain link fence surrounding a public utility, an industrial plant site or a whole
property,orbarbedwiremaybeusedwhenthefenceisnotapropertylinefence.(Ord.20206,1994;
Ord.190Art.X10.3,1964)
21.10.400Visionobstructionbysignsalongpublicstreets.
The legal setback for signs shall comply with the sign regulations of Chapter 21.16 LMC. This
limitationdoesnotapplytosignsestablishedorrequiredbyapublicagencytoserviceapublicpurpose.
(Ord.231029,2000)
The director may allow fences that do not conform to the regulations of this title at the following
situationsifthedirectorfindsthatsuchfencesareneededtoprotectthepublichealthandsafety:
A.Outdoorrecreationestablishmentsorparkandrecreationfacilities;or
B.Toprohibitillegaldumping.
Aspartofapprovingfencesunderthissection,thedirectormayimposeconditionsorlimitationson
fencesallowedunderthissectioninordertoinsurethatsuchfencesconformwiththepurposeandintent
ofthischapterandthistitle.(Ord.229515,2000)
Chapter21.12
NONCONFORMINGUSES
ANDSTRUCTURES
Sections:
21.12.100Purpose.
21.12.200Nonconforminguses.
21.12.300Useofnonconforminglots.
21.12.400Nonconformingstructuresand/orsitesoccupiedbyaconforminguse.
21.12.550Restorationandrepairsofnonconformingstructuresorstructuresoccupiedby
nonconforminguses.
21.12.900Constructionapprovedpriortotitle.
21.12.100Purpose.
The purpose of the zones established in the zoning code is to guide the future use of land by
encouragingthedevelopmentofdesirableresidential,commercial,andindustrialareaswithappropriate
arrangementofcompatibleandrelatedusesandthuspromoteandprotectthepublichealth,safety,and
generalwelfare.Asaresult,nonconformingusesandbuildingswhichadverselyaffectthedevelopment
of such areas should be subject to certain limitations. It is the general intent of this chapter that
nonconforming uses or nonconforming buildings shall not be enlarged, expanded, extended, or
intensified except as provided herein, nor be used as grounds for adding other structures or uses
prohibited elsewhere in the same zone. Nothing herein is intended to relax the building code or other
applicablecitystandards.(Ord.20207,1994;Ord.11861,1981)
21.12.200Nonconforminguses.
Anyexistinguselawfullyestablishedpriortotheregulationofthistitle,whichisnotpermittedinthe
usezoneinwhichitislocated,isherebydeclaredanonconforminguseandnotinviolationofthistitle.
(Ausewhichrequiresaconditionalusepermitisconsideredanonconforminguseunlessaconditional
usepermitisobtained.)Suchusemaybecontinuedsolongasitremainsotherwiselawful,subjecttothe
followingprovisions:
A.Enlargement.Suchnonconforminguseshallnotbe:
1.Enlarged,extended,increasedorintensified;
2. Extended to occupy a greater area than was occupied at the effective date of adoption or
amendmentoftheordinancecodifiedinthischapter.
Provided,however,thattheextensionofanonconformingusethroughoutanypartsofthebuildingit
occupieswhichweremanifestlyarrangedordesignedforsuchuseatthetimeofadoptionoramendment
oftheordinancecodifiedinthischaptershallnotbeprohibited;nosuchuseshallbeextendedtooccupy
anylandoutsidesuchbuildings.
B.Relocation.Nononconforminguseshallbemovedinwholeorparttoanyotherportionofthelot
orparceloccupiedbysuchuseattheeffectivedateofadoptionoramendmentoftheordinancecodified
inthischapter.
C. Alteration or Improvement of Nonconforming Structures and Sites. No existing nonconforming
structure or site as described in LMC 21.12.400 occupied by a nonconforming use as defined in this
section shall be altered or improvements made to it, except at such time the use is changed to a use
permittedinthezonewherethestructureorsiteoccurs.Suchchangesofuseandimprovementsmaybe
madeifthefollowingprovisionsaremet:
1. If the value of improvements to the structure within 36 consecutive months where a
nonconforming-to-conforming change of use is to occur does not exceed 10percentoftheassessedor
appraisedvalueofthestructure,whicheverisgreater,thenthefollowingshallapply:
a.Noincreaseinfloorareaordwellingunitsispermitted.
b. Interior remodels or exterior alterations such as canopies, terraces, roof overhangs, or
covers over walkways that do not increase floor area are permitted. Such exterior alterations which
extendintorequiredsetbackyardsshallnotprojectbeyondthepropertyline;andinnocaseshallproject
more thansixfeetfromthesubjectstructure,orextendtowardapublicstreetormorerestrictivezone
morethan50percentoftherequiredsetback.
c.Heightoftheexistingbuildingmaynotbefurtherincreasedbeyondtheheightlimitation
intherespectivezone.
d. One hundredpercentofparkingrequirementshallbeprovided.Pre-existingpavedstalls
andaislesstripedat90percentofcurrentdimensionalstandardsmaybecountedasrequiredparking.
e.Allparkingincludingpre-existingpavedandstripedstallsshallmeetcurrentlandscaping
requirementsspecifiedintherespectivezone.
f.Allrequiredsite-screeningandfencingandrefuseandrecyclingcollectionareasshallbe
provided.However,iftheavailablewidth,duetothelocationofanexistingbuilding,firelane,service
lane,orpavedparkingislessthantherequiredwidthofthesite-screening,theavailablespacemustbe
site-screenedbyafenceonthepropertylineand,ifpossible,bymixedtrees,shrubs,andlowplantings
(one row of evergreen conifer trees, 10 feet on center, minimum six feet tall, with groundcover) or
site-screeningevergreenhedge(spacingtobesuchthatplantswillformadensehedgewithinfiveyears,
minimumplantheightshallbefourfeet)landscaping.
g. At least 50 percent of the front yard shall be landscaped per LMC 21.50.210, and meet
streetfrontagelandscapingplansperChapter21.06LMCiftheyapply.
h. All signs shall conform to the sign regulations of Chapter 21.16 LMC, except those
allowedtoremainpursuanttostatelaw.
2. If the value of improvements to a nonconforming structure within 36 consecutive months
where a nonconforming-to-conforming change of use is to occur is greater than 10 percent of the
assessed or appraised value of the structure, whichever is greater, then such improvements shall be
subjecttothefollowingprovisions:
a. In nonresidential and multiple-family zones all improvements, existing structures,
accessorybuildings,signs,etc.,shallconformtoalldevelopmentstandardsintherespectivezone.
b.Insingle-familyzonestheprincipalbuildingcontainingonedwellingunitmayremainat
present setbacks, but all improvements and accessory buildings shall conform to all development
standardsofthezone.
D.Repairs.Thefollowingrepairsmaybemadetoastructureoccupiedbyanonconforminguse:
1. Repairs to insure safety to a dangerous building declared to be so by the building official
providingsuchrepairsdonotexceed50percentoftheassessedvalueorappraisedvalue,whicheveris
greater,ofthebuilding.Whenthevalueofsuchrepairsexceeds50percentoftheassessedvalueorthe
appraised value, whichever is greater, of the building, then the repairs shall be subject to LMC
21.12.550(B).
2. Repairs to the building including, but not limited to placement of interior nonbearing
partitions, replacement of windows, siding, doors, wiring, heating facilities, plumbing, and roofing
providingthevalueofsuchrepairsdoesnotexceed10percentoftheassessedvalueorappraisedvalue,
whicheverisgreater,ofthebuilding.
E. Change of Use. A nonconforming use may only be changed to a permitted use. A change of
occupancyshallbedeemedanillegalchangetoaprohibiteduseifthenewuseissubstantiallydifferent
thantheprevious,lawfullyestablishednonconforminguse.Suchchangeshallbedeemedsubstantialby
applicationofgoals,purposes,andstandardsofthistitle,including,butnotlimitedtothefollowing:
1.TheparkingcapacityrequirementasspecifiedinChapter21.18LMCisgreater.
2.Theequipmentusedonthesiteissubstantiallyaltered.
3.Productsorservicesrenderedonthesitechangesubstantially.
4.Thenewusefirstappearsasapermitteduseinalessrestrictivezone.
5.Thenewuseincreasesthenumberofdwellingunitsonthesite.
F. Abandonment. A nonconforming use shall be deemed abandoned when the use of the subject
structureandsiteisunoccupiedforacontinuousperiodofsixmonths.Thereafter,thestructureand/or
sitemaybeoccupiedonlybyconforminguses.(Ord.231032,2000;Ord.20207,1994;Ord.1770
11,1990;Ord.11861,1981)
21.12.300Useofnonconforminglots.
Anylothavinganareaordimensionoflessthanthecurrentminimumstandardsofthezoneinwhich
it is located may be used for any of the uses permitted in the respective zone subject to all other
regulationsincludingminimumyards,providing:
A. The lot size was legally established before the effective date of incorporation of the city of
Lynnwood, or annexation by the city of Lynnwood, or before the effective date of a city ordinance,
whichcausedthelottobecomenonconforming;and
B.Thewidthand/ordimensionsinquestionareatleast80percentofthecurrentminimumstandards
oftherespectivezone.(Ord.20207,1994;Ord.11861,1981;Ord.7921,1975)
21.12.400Nonconformingstructuresand/orsitesoccupiedbyaconforminguse.
This section applies to any lawful structure and/orsiteoccupiedbyapermitteduseexistingatthe
effectivedateofthistitleoramendmentsthereto,whichsaidstructureorsitewouldnotnowbepermitted
under the regulations of this title for the zone for which building or site is located. Such structure(s)
and/orsiteisherebydeclaredanonconformingstructureand/orsiteandshallnotbeconstruedasbeing
in violation of this title, so long as it remains otherwise lawful. Site, for purposes of this chapter,
meansabuildingsiteasdefinedbyLMC21.02.175.Forimprovementswhichaddnodwellingunitsor
floor area, and the value of which is less than 10 percent of the assessed value or appraised value,
whichever is greater, of the building, see LMC 21.12.550(C). All improvements excluding those
mentionedinLMC21.12.550shallbeinaccordancewiththefollowingprovisions.
A.Level1Improvements.
1. Scope. This category includes improvements to existing buildings and construction of new
buildingswithinany36consecutivemonthsproviding:
a.Suchimprovementsdonotincreasethenumberofdwellingunitsonasite;or
b.Suchimprovementsdonotincreasethetotalfloorareaofabuildingorbuildingsonasite
bymorethan15percentor2,000squarefeetoffloorarea,whicheverisless;or
c. The value of such improvements according to the Lynnwood building official is greater
than10percentandlessthan25percentoftheassessedvalueorappraisedvalue,whicheverisgreater,of
thebuildingorbuildingsonthesite.
2.Requirements.Level1improvementsshallbepermittedsubjecttothefollowingprovisions:
a.Forallmultiple-familyandnonresidentialsitesanyadditionthatincreasesfloorareashall
notbeallowedwithintherequiredsetbackfrompublicstreetsandfrommorerestrictivezones.
b. For single-family sites, any addition that increases the floor area shall not extend into
requiredyardsfurtherthantheleadingedgeofthenonconformingbuilding.
i.Innocaseshallanyadditionextendcloserthanfivefeettothepropertyline;and
ii.Alongpublicstreets,theadditionshallconformtotherequiredsetback.
c. Interior remodels or repairs or exterior improvements such as canopies, terraces, roof
overhangs or covers over walkways that do not increase the floor area are permitted. Such exterior
improvementswhichextendintorequiredsetbackyardsshallnotprojectbeyondthepropertyline;andin
no case shall project more than six feet from the subject structure, or extend toward a publicstreetor
morerestrictivezonemorethan50percentoftherequiredsetback.
d.Thelotcoverage,floorarearatioorheightoftheexistingbuildingandproposedaddition
maynotbefurtherincreasedbeyondthespecifiedlotcoverage,floorarearatioorheightlimitationinthe
respectivezone.
e. At least 90 percent of the current required number of stalls for the site including any
additional floor area, shall be provided. Existing stalls and aisles, if paved and striped to at least 90
percentofthecurrentdimensionalstandardsspecifiedinLMC21.18.700,maybeconsideredaspartof
therequiredparking.Ifthesitehasfewerthan90percentofthecurrentrequirednumberofstalls,then
plans shall provide for installation of sufficient parking equal to at least 90 percent of the current
required parking capacity as determined by LMC 21.18.800. All new parking surfaces including
previously unpaved parking areas that are being surfaced in connection with a Level 1 alteration as
defined herein must be fully landscaped, with curbing or other protection from vehicles and shall
conformtocurrentlandscapestandardsforparkingareaswithintherespectivezone.The10-footstreet
frontage landscape requirement may bereducedtotheaveragewidthofstreetfrontagelandscapingon
adjacent private properties. However, in no case may less than five feet be provided on the private
property to be developed. Adjacent undeveloped non-single-family-zoned property and adjacent
undevelopedordevelopedsingle-family-zonedpropertyshallbecountedatthefull10feetforpurposes
ofcalculatingtheaverage.
f.Allrequiredsite-screeningandfencingshallbeprovided.However,iftheavailablewidth,
due to the location of an existing building, fire lane, service lane for loading and unloading, or paved
parkingislessthantherequiredwidthofthesite-screening,theavailablespacemustbesite-screenedby
afenceonthepropertyline,and,ifpossible,withintheavailableareabyahedgeorasinglerowoftrees.
B.Level2Improvements.
a.Suchimprovementsdonotincreasethenumberofdwellingunitsonasite;or
b.Suchimprovementsdonotincreasethetotalfloorareaofabuildingorbuildingsonasite
bymorethan50percent;or
c.ThevalueofsuchimprovementsaccordingtotheLynnwoodbuildingofficialisbetween
25percentand50percentoftheassessedvalueorappraisedvalue,whicheverisgreater,ofthebuilding
orbuildingsonthesite.
a.Forallmultiple-familyandnonresidentialsites,anyadditionthatincreasesthefloorarea
shall conform to all required setbacks of the respective zone and be structurally independent, i.e., the
nonconformity could be removed and the addition could stand on its own and meet all applicable
developmentstandardswithintherespectivezone.
b. For single-family sites, any addition that increases the floor area shall not extend into
requiredyardsfurtherthantheleadingedgeofthenonconformingbuildingexcept:
i.Innocaseshallanyadditionextendcloserthanfivefeettothepropertyline;and
ii.Alongpublicstreets,theadditionshallconformtotherequiredsetback.
c. Interior and exterior improvements such as canopies,terraces,roofoverhangs,orcovers
overwalkways,thatdonotincreasefloorareaarepermitted.Suchexteriorimprovementswhichextend
intorequiredsetbackyardsshallnotprojectmorethansixfeetfromthestructure;andinnocaseshallbe
locatedanyclosertoapropertyboundarythantheleadingedgeofthenonconformingbuilding,orextend
towardapublicstreetormorerestrictivezonemorethan50percentoftherequiredsetback.
d.Thelotcoverage,floorarearatio(FAR),orheightoftheexistingbuildingandproposed
additions may not be further increased beyond the specified lot coverage, floor area ratio, or height
limitationintherespectivezone.
e.Ifthesitehasfewerthan100percentofthecurrentrequirednumberofparkingstalls,then
plansshallprovidefortheinstallationofsufficientparkingequalto100percentofthecurrentrequired
parkingcapacityincludinganyadditionalfloorareaasdeterminedbyLMC21.18.800;pre-existingstalls,
ifpavedandstripedandofaisleandstallwidthequaltoatleast90percentofthecurrentdimensional
standards specified in LMC 21.18.700, may be considered as part of the requiredparking.Allparking
surfacesincludingpreviouslypavedand/orunpavedareasshallbefullylandscapedandshallconformto
currentstandardsforlandscapingwithinparkinglots.The10-footstreetfrontagelandscaperequirement
may be reduced to the average width of street frontage landscaping on adjacent private properties.
However, in no case may less than five feet be provided on the private property to be developed.
Adjacent undeveloped non-single-family-zoned property and adjacent undeveloped or developed
single-family-zonedpropertyshallbecountedatthefull10feetforpurposesofcalculatingtheaverage.
f. All required site-screening, fencing and refuse and recycling collection areas shall be
provided.However,iftheavailablewidth,duetothelocationofanexistingbuilding,firelane,service
laneforloadingandunloading,orpavedparkingislessthantherequiredwidthofthesite-screening,the
availablespacemustbesite-screenedbyafenceonthepropertylineand,ifpossible,withintheavailable
area,byahedgeorasinglerowoftrees.
g. All signs shall conform to the sign regulations of Chapter 21.16 LMC, except those
allowedtoremainpursuanttostatelaw.
C.Level3Improvements.
a.Suchimprovementsincreasethenumberofdwellingunitsonasite;or
b. Such improvements increase the total floor area of a building or buildings on a site by
morethan50percent;or
c.SuchimprovementshaveavalueaccordingtotheLynnwoodbuildingofficialexceeding
50percentoftheassessedvalueorappraisedvalue,whicheverisgreater,ofthepre-existingstructureor
structuresonthesite.
a. All improvements, existing structures, accessory buildings, signs, parking facilities,
landscaping, site-screening, and storage yards shall conform to required setback and all other
development standards for the use within the respective zone and this title. Existing structures in
residentialzonesmayremainatpresentsetbacks,butalladditionsorimprovementstheretoshallconform
totherequiredsetbacksandallotherdevelopmentstandards.
b.CompliancewithapplicableLynnwoodCityDesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferencein
LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), for improvements to multiple-family, commercial, industrial and other
nonresidentialbuildingsandsitesthatrequireprojectdesignreview(Chapter21.25LMC).
D.AlternativeMethodforBringingNonconformingStructuresorSitesintoCompliance.
1.Petition.Asameansofbringinganonconformingsiteintogeneralcompliancewiththeintent
of the zoning ordinance, an applicant may petition under the conditional use procedures to permit an
alternateparkingandlandscapingplanandsuchpermit,ifapproved,wouldspecifythetimeperiodfor
compliance.Suchpetitionshallbeaccompaniedbyasiteplanoftheentiresite,designatingthelocation
and size of existing buildings, parking stalls, and landscaped areas. The applicant shall provide
documentationoftheusesandtheirrespectiveparkingcapacitydemands.Inaddition,theapplicantshall
submitaproposedlandscapeandparkingplanalongwithaproposedcompletionschedule.
2. Decision Criteria. In considering the approval, denial or modification of such alternate plan
andcomplianceschedule,theplanningcommissionand/orcitycouncilshallconsiderallfactorsrelevant
tothepublicinterestincluding,butnotlimitedtothefollowing:
a.Whetherornottheplanwilladverselyimpactsurroundingparkingfacilitiesortrafficflow
ortrafficcirculationonnearbystreets.
b.Whetherornottheplanprovidesareasonablenumberofavailableparkingstallswithout
unreasonably reducing the required landscaping areas within parking lots onthesite.Suchaplanmay
proposecompactstallsortime-sharingcooperativearrangementsasameansofmaximizingparking.In
time-sharing arrangements, the applicant shall document the off-setting parking demand peaks. Street
frontagelandscapingshallnotberelaxed.
c.Theplanshallspecifyareasonableamountoftimetomakethenecessaryimprovements.
However,suchtimeshallnotexceedtwoyearsfromthedateofapprovalofsuchpetition.
d.Apenaltybondequaltotheamountofworktobedoneintheparkinglotorcompletionof
the parking lot requirements may be required prior to finalization of any building permit, occupancy
permitorotherauthoritytoproceedandshallbereleasedonlyaftertheworkhasbeencompleted.
E. Changes of Occupancy. A legally established nonconforming structure or site occupied by a
permitteduse(s)maybechangedtoanotherpermitteduse(s)subjecttothefollowing:
a.Anychangeoftheoccupantsortenantswhichcreatesamorenonconformingsituationin
respecttothenumberofparkingstalls,shallbedeemedanillegalchangeofoccupancyunlessadditional
parkingisprovidedinaccordancewithcurrentstandards.Forthepurposeofthissection,onlyexisting
parkingwhichispavedandstripedwithaisleandstalldimensionsequaltoatleast90percentofthose
dimensions specified in LMC 21.18.700 shall be counted. All new parking stalls shall conform to the
standardsspecifiedinLMC21.18.700andbefullylandscaped.
b. If a change of occupancy occurs on a site with accessory structures which are located
withintherequiredsetbacksandwhichwereintendedormanifestlyarrangedordesignedfortheprevious
use including, but not limited to service station canopies, such accessory structures shall be removed
beforeoccupancyofsaidsite.(Ord.23887,2001;Ord.231033,2000;Ord.20207,1994;Ord.
19113,1992;Ord.1770210,1990;Ord.16186,1988;Ord.14311,1984;Ord.11861,
1981)
21.12.550Restoration and repairs of nonconforming structures or structures occupied by

nonconforminguses.
A. StructuresListedonHistoricalorCulturalInventories.Nothinginthissectionshallpreventthe
full restoration of a structure which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Washington
StateRegisterofHistoricPlaces,WashingtonStateCulturalResourceInventory,orSnohomishCounty
CulturalResourceInventory.
B.RestorationofDamagedNonconformingStructuresandStructuresOccupiedbyNonconforming
Uses. In the event that a nonconforming structure as defined by thistitle,orastructureoccupiedbya
nonconforminguseasdefinedbythistitle,islessthan50percentdestroyedbyanycauseotherthanby
the action of the owner or applicant, nothing in this chapter shall prevent the securing of a building
permit within six months of the date of damage for the restoration of the building or structure. The
determinationoftheamountofdamageshallrestwiththebuildingofficialandshallbebaseduponthe
ratioofthereplacementcostasdeterminedbythebuildingofficialtotheassessedvalueortheappraised
valueofthebuilding,whicheverisgreater,ofthebuilding.
In the event that a nonconforming structure as defined by this title, or a structure occupied by a
nonconforming use as defined by this title, is destroyed by any cause other than by the action of the
owner or applicant, to an extent where restoration costs as determined by the building official would
exceed50percentoftheassessedvalueortheappraisedvalueofthebuilding,whicheverisgreater,said
structure shall be considered completely destroyed. In the case of a nonconforming structure, said
structuremaybereconstructedonlyifitmeetsalloftheregulationsoftheusezoneinwhichitislocated.
If the structure was occupied by a nonconforming use, said structure may be reconstructed only if it
meets all oftheregulationsoftheusezoneinwhichitislocatedandonlyifitistobeoccupiedbya
permitteduse(s).
C.RepairstoNonconformingStructures.Onanynonconformingstructureoccupiedbyaconforming
use,workmaybedoneinany36consecutivemonthsonrepairs,asfollows:
1. For repairs done solely to insure safety to a dangerous building declared to be so by the
building official, such repairs shall not exceed 50 percent of value of the building as defined in
subsection(B)ofthissection;
2.Forregularrepairs,maintenanceorimprovementstothebuildingincludingbutnotlimitedto
placement of interior nonbearing partitions, replacement of windows, siding, doors, wiring, heating
facilities,plumbing,roofing,andfixturestoanextentnotexceeding10percentoftheassessedvalueor
appraisedvalue,whicheverisgreater,ofthebuilding;
3.Forrepairs,maintenanceorimprovementstothebuildingexceeding10percentoftheassessed
valueorappraisedvalue,whicheverisgreater,ofthebuilding,orwhichadddwellingunitsorfloorarea,
suchrepairsshallbemadeinaccordancewithLMC21.12.400.
D. Structures Occupied by Nonconforming Uses. In accord with LMC 21.12.200. (Ord. 2020 7,
1994;Ord.17701,1990;Ord.11861,1981)
21.12.900Constructionapprovedpriortotitle.
Nothinghereincontainedshallrequireachangeinplans,constructionordesignateduseofabuilding
orstructureforwhichabuildingpermithasbeenissuedandtheconstructionofwhichshallhavebeen
diligentlypursuedtotheextentthatthepermitremainsinforce.(Ord.20207,1994;Ord.11861,
1981)
Chapter21.14
SETBACKSFROMCENTERLINE
Sections:
21.14.100Buildinglineestablished.
21.14.200Minimumstreetsetbacks.
21.14.100Buildinglineestablished.
Thebuildinglineforanybuildingshallbethegreaterofthefollowing:
A.Therearlineoftherequiredyardoftherespectivezone,asdefined;or
B. The setback from centerline, according to the following table. On fully improved streets, the
setbackshallbemeasuredfromthecenterlineofimprovements.Onstreetswhicharenotopenorarenot
improvedtocitystandards,thesetbackshallbemeasuredfromcenterlinesprojectedbythepublicworks
department.(Ord.20208,1994;Ord.13434,1983;Ord.9891,1978)
21.14.200Minimumstreetsetbacks.
Table21.14.01
StreetType+ Standard Minimum
Right-of-Way Setback*
Width
Freeway Various None
PrincipalArterial 100ft.ormore 65ft.
80ft.to100ft. 55ft.
60ft.to80ft. 45ft.
MinorArterial 60ft. 45ft.
Collector 60ft. 45ft.
AccessStreetadjoining 60ft. 45ft.
industrial,commercial,
businessand/or
multiple-familyzones
AccessStreetadjoining 60ft. 55ft.
single-familyzones
Notes:
+Asdesignatedbythecitycomprehensiveplan.
*Fromcenterline.
(Ord.23888,2001;Ord.20208,1994;Ord.13434,1983;Ord.9891,1978)
(Ord.20208,1994;Ord.13434,1983;Ord.9891,1978)
A.MinorArterials.ThefollowingminorarterialsshallcomplywiththePrincipalArterialstandards:
1.76thAvenueW,betweenOlympicViewDriveand208thStreetSW;
2.168thStreetSW,betweenOlympicViewDriveand44thAvenueW;
3.196thStreetSW(FilbertRoad),eastofI-5;
4.212thStreetSW,between44thAvenueWand76thAvenueW;
5.36thAvenueW,between196thStreetSWand164thStreetSW;
6.44thAvenueW,between196thStreetSWand164thStreetSW.
B.Collectors.Thefollowingcollectorsshallcomplywithintheprincipalarterialstandards:
1.188thStreetSW,between36thAvenueWand33rdAvenueW;
2.AlderwoodMallBoulevard,between36thAvenueWand184thStreetSW.
C.LIandRSZones.SetbackfromcenterlinealongsidestreetsofcornerlotsintheLIandRSzones
shallbeasfollows:
1.IntheLIzone,30feetplushalftheadjacentright-of-wayiffullydedicated;or30feetfromthe
centerlineasprojectedbythepublicworksdepartment;
2. In RS zones, 15 feet plus half the right-of-way width as projected by the public works
department.(Ord.20208,1994;Ord.13434,1983;Ord.9891,1978)
Chapter21.16
SIGNS
Sections:
21.16.050Purpose.
21.16.200Scopeandexclusions.
21.16.210Generalsignregulations.
21.16.220Prohibitedsigns.
21.16.230Decorativemurals.
21.16.240Flagpoles.
21.16.250Nonconformingsigns.
21.16.260Civicbannersandsigns.
21.16.280Constructionsigns.
21.16.290Residentialsigns.
21.16.300Signsinthepublicandsemi-publiczone.
21.16.310Commercialsigns.
21.16.320Signsinplannedregionalshoppingcenterzone.
21.16.330Signsinindustrialzones.
21.16.340Signsinmixeduse/transitsupportive/businesszone.
21.16.050Purpose.
Thecontrolofsignsinareasadjacenttocitystreetsandroadwaysandwithincommercial,industrial
and residential areas, is hereby declared to be necessary to promote the public health, safety, welfare,
convenience,andenjoymentofpublictravelinthecityandtoinsurethatinformationofinteresttothe
publicispresentedsafelyandeffectivelyandtoprotectthelivingenvironmentforresidentsinthecity
andthequalityofthecommercialandindustrialenvironmentforbusinesses.
The sign regulations contained in this chapter are necessarytofurtheralegitimateandcompelling
publicinterestbyregulatingtheuseofsignsonpublicandprivatepropertyandaccomplishthefollowing
objectives:
A.Toencouragetheeffectiveandcreativeuseofsignsasameansofcommunicationinthecity;
B. To improve pedestrian and traffic safety by reducing signs or advertising distractions and
obstructionsthatcontributetolimitedsitevisibility;
C. To maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and the citys ability to attract sources of
economicdevelopmentandgrowth;
D.Tominimizethepossibleadverseeffectofsignsonnearbypublicandprivateproperty;
E.Toenablethefairandconsistentenforcementofthesesignregulations;and
F.Topromoteoptimumconditionsformeetingsignusersneedswhile,atthesametime,improving
thevisualappearanceofanareathatwillassistincreatingamoreattractiveenvironment.(Ord.2310
42,2000)
SeeChapter21.02LMCforsigndefinitions.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.200Scopeandexclusions.
ThischapterappliestoallsignserectedoralteredwithinthecityofLynnwood.Thefollowingsigns
ordisplaysareexemptfromtheregulationsofthischapter:
A. Traffic, bicycle or pedestrian control signs or signals and signs used by the public works
departmentaspermittedbyothercityregulations;
B.Buildingaddressnumbers;
C.Signsontheinsideofbuildingswithdoorsclosedandsignsontheinsideofwindows;
D.Regulatory,informational,identificationordirectionalsignsinstalledby,oratthedirectionof,a
governmententity;
E.Signsrequiredbylaw;however,notallsignsrequiredbylawareexempt,forexample,gasoline
pricesigns;
F.Officialpublicnoticesorofficialcourtnotices;
G.Signsordisplaysnotvisiblefromstreets,rights-of-way,sidewalks,adjacentproperty,parkinglots
orotherareasopentothepublic;
H.Theflagofgovernmentornoncommercialinstitutionssuchasschools;
I.Structuresintendedforseparateusesuchasphoneboothsandrecyclingcontainers;provided,that
noadvertisingorientedtothepublicright-of-wayisattachedtosuchstructures;
J.Reasonableseasonaldecorationswithinarecognizedpublicholidayseason;
K.Sculptures,fountains,mosaics,murals,buildingarchitecture,designfeaturesandotherworksof
artthatdonotincorporatebusinessidentificationorcommercialmessages;
L.Historicorcommemorativesitemarkersorplaques;and
M. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto a licensed and
operablemotorvehicleoperatinginthenormalcourseofbusiness.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.210Generalsignregulations.
A.Permit,PermanencyandOn-PremisesRequirements.Exceptasprovidedbyothersectionsofthis
chapter,allsignsshallbelocatedon-premisesandrequireissuanceofasignpermitpriortoplacement.
All signs shall be permanently installed except for those portable and temporary signs expressly
permittedbyothersectionsofthischapter.
B.Illumination.Thelightfromanyilluminatedsignshallbesoshaded,shieldedordirectedthatthe
lightintensityorbrightnesswillnotbeobjectionabletosurroundingproperties.
C. Structural Requirements.AllsignsshallcomplywiththepertinentrequirementsoftheUniform
Building Code, Uniform Sign Code, and National Electric Code as adopted by the city, insofar as
standardsofconstructionareconcerned,butthischaptershallgovernthesize,location,heightandother
featuresofsigns.
Thebacksidesofsingle-facedsignsshallbecoveredandfinishedinsuchamannerthatnobracesor
otherstructuralelementsarevisiblefrompublicview.Allsignsshallbecoveredinsuchawaythatlight
sourcesarenotdirectlyvisible,exceptneonandelectronicchangingmessagesigns.
D. Maintenance.Allsignsshallbekeptingoodrepairandmaintainedinasafeconditionandany
damage or deterioration including but not limited to missing sign faces, cabinet covers and sign
components, damaged structural elements, and rust or peeling paint shall be repaired. Damaged or
deterioratedsignsshallberepairedwithin30daysofnotificationbythecity.
E. Placement. No signs shall be fastened to trees, shrubs or rocks. No signs shall be fastened to
telephone and utility poles, street lights or traffic control devices unless they are allowed pursuant to
federalorstatelaws.(Ord.231042,2000)
The following signs and outdoor advertising devices are prohibited in all zones unless expressly
permittedbyothersectionsofthischapter:
A.Balloons.
B.BannersignsexceptforthosepermittedinLMC21.16.260and21.16.310.
C.Pennants.
D.Festoons.
E.Revolvingsignsandsignswithmovingparts.
F.Signswithflashingandblinkinglightsandsignswithlightsthatgoonandoffsequentiallyexcept
forelectronicchangingmessagesigns.
G.Portablereaderboardsigns.
H.Off-premisessignsexceptforthosepermittedinLMC21.16.260,21.16.270and21.16.290.
I.PortableandtemporarysignsexceptforthosepermittedinLMC21.16.260,21.16.270,21.16.290
and21.16.310.
J.Signsattachedtovehiclesthatcanbeseenfromthepublicright-of-wayoradjacentpropertythat
donothaveacurrentlicenseorareinoperable.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.230Decorativemurals.
Decorativeorartisticmuralsmaybepaintedorotherwiseplacedonanybuildingorstructureinany
zone without a sign permit. However, a rendition of the mural shall be reviewed and approved by the
planningdepartmentpriortoplacementtoensurethatitisnotconsideredamuralsign.
Thefollowingcriteriashallbeusedtomakethisdeterminationadministratively:
A.Themuralshallnotcontainanycommercialmessagesorcommerciallogosorgraphicsorcolors
specificallyidentifiedwithaparticularbusiness.
B. The mural shall not contain an image that depicts a business, product, service or commercial
activitythatoccursortakesplaceonthesitewherethemuralislocated.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.240Flagpoles.
Flagpolesshallcomplywiththeheightandsetbackrequirementsformonumentandpolesignswhen
locatedwithinthebuildingsetbacksprescribedbythezoneinwhichtheyarelocatedandcomplywith
theheightrequirementsforbuildingsontheremainderofthesite.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.250Nonconformingsigns.
Existingnonconformingsignsshallbesubjecttothefollowingregulations:
A.AnyexistingnonconformingsignshallbemadeconformingifLevel2orLevel3improvements
per LMC 21.12.400(B) and (C) are made to building(s) on nonconforming sites occupied by a
conforminguse,exceptifallowedtoremainpursuanttostatelaw.
B.Anyexistingnonconformingsignthathasbeenabandonedforacontinuousperiodofsixmonths
ormoremustberemovedormadeconformingbeforeitcanbeusedbyanewbusiness,exceptifallowed
toremainpursuanttostatelaw.
C.Whenanynewsignforwhichasignpermitisrequiredbythischapterisproposedtobeinstalled
onabusinesssitewhereanonconformingsignorsignsarelocated,onenonconformingsignofsimilar
typeastheproposedsignshallberemovedorbroughtintoconformancewiththischapterforeachnew
signinstalledonabusinesssite.Forexample,oneexistingnonconformingfreestandingsignwouldneed
to be removed or brought into conformance for each new freestanding sign installed on a particular
businesssite,exceptifallowedtoremainpursuanttostatelaw.
D. Portable signs located within an area being annexed to the city that do not conform with the
requirementsofthischaptershallberemovedwithinsixmonthsoftheeffectivedateofannexation.
E.Wheneveranymodificationistobemadetothestructure,frameorsupportofanynonconforming
sign,suchnonconformingsignshallberemovedorbroughtintoconformancewiththischapter.Addinga
newsignfacetoanonconformingsignthatdoesnotmodifytheshape,sizeoranystructuralelementofa
nonconforming sign shall be allowed without a sign permit. This provision does not apply to regular
maintenancethatdoesnotinvolvereplacementofexternalelements.
F. Whenever a building facade that supports a nonconforming wall, nonrigid awning or projecting
signsisremodeled,allsuchnonconformingsignslocatedonthefacadebeingremodeledshallbebrought
intoconformancewiththischapter.
G.Anynonconformingsignthathasbeendesignatedhistoricallyorculturallysignificantorisplaced
on a structure that has been designated historically or culturally significant shall not be required to be
removed.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.260Civicbannersandsigns.
Bannersandothersignsdisplayingcivicmessagesonlyareallowedonpropertyownedbythecity
andnootherproperty.Suchcivicbannersandsignsshalldisplayonlymessagesthatpromoteeventsofa
general civic interest. Such banners and signs shall not be attached to fences, trees or shrubs and not
placedinawaythatmightblockvisibilityorcreateasafetyhazard.
Bannersannouncingaciviceventshallbeplacednomorethantwoweekspriortotheeventandshall
be removed within one week following the event. Civic banners shall not be illuminated. Signs on
city-ownedpropertydisplayingcivicmessagesotherthanbannersshallcomplywiththesignregulations
ofthezoneinwhichtheyarelocated.
Civicbannersmaybedisplayedwithinandacrosspublicstreetrights-of-way;however,placementof
the banners shall be subject to approval of the public works department. In addition, any person,
organization or public agency wishing to place such a banner within a public right-of-way shall have
liabilityinsuranceinformacceptabletothecity,namingthecityasanadditionalinsured,inanamount
ofatleast$1,000,000tocoveranyaccidentsthatmayhaveresultedfromtheplacementofthebanner.
Civicbannersshallnotbeallowedoncityparkpropertyorwithinpublicrights-of-wayadjacentto
cityparkpropertyoronanystreetmedian.
Ground signs displaying civic messages may be located within easements for such a purpose on
privatelyownedpropertyaslongasgroundsignsareallowedinthezonewheretheyaretobelocated.
SuchgroundsignsdisplayingcivicmessagesshallcomplywithalltheregulationsinLMC21.16.310(A)
exceptfortheregulationprohibitingremovableletters.(Ord.24491,2003;Ord.231042,2000)
Political campaign signs, concerning candidates or issues, shall not require a sign permit, but this
exemptionshallnotbeconstruedasrelievingtheownerofthesignfromresponsibilityforitserection
andmaintenanceinconformancewithallapplicablelaws.Suchsigns,iftheyaremorethanfoursquare
feetandnotgreaterthan32squarefeetperside,maybelocatedanywhereinthecityexceptwithinthe
publicright-of-wayoroncity-ownedproperty.Politicalsignsnomorethanfoursquarefeetpersidemay
belocatedalongtheedgeofthepublicright-of-way;however,theyshallnotbelocatedonoroverhang
pavement,streetmedians,sidewalks,oranyareawherepeoplewalk,ridebicycles,driveorparkvehicles.
Nopoliticalsignsshallbelocatedoncityparkpropertyorwithinthepublicright-of-wayadjacenttocity
park property or on any street median. The owners of such signs, and the owners of the property on
whichthesignsarelocated,shallberesponsibleforremovalwithinsevendaysaftertheelection,except
inthecaseofaprimaryelectionwheresuccessfulcandidateswillappearinageneralelection,suchsigns
shallberemovedwithinsevendaysafterthegeneralelection.Signsthatdisplaypoliticalmessagesthat
do not pertain to an election may remain until such time the issue the message relates to has been
accomplishedorresolved.(Ord.24492,2003;Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.280Constructionsigns.
Constructionsignsmaybedisplayedonlyduringconstructiononthesitewherethesignislocated.
Onlyonesuchsignispermittedperstreetfrontage.Noconstructionsignshallbemorethan32square
feet per face or 10 feet in height. Construction signs shall conform to the setback requirements for
monument signs. Construction signs may be placed only after a grading or building permit has been
issued for construction of the development the sign makes reference to. Construction signs shall be
removedpriortotheissuanceofacertificateofoccupancyforallapprovedconstructiononabusiness
siteorresidentialdevelopmentsiteoronexpirationofthebuildingorgradingpermit,whicheveroccurs
first.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.290Residentialsigns.
Onlythefollowingsignsarepermitted:
A.OccupantIdentification,HomeOccupationandChildDay-CareCenterSigns.Asignidentifying
theoccupantsofaresidenceorhomeoccupationonwhichpremisesthesignislocated,providing:
1.Thereshallnotbemorethanonesignperdwellingunit;
2.Themaximumsizeofthesignshallbesixsquarefeetforasignplacedflatagainstthewallof
abuilding,orsixsquarefeetandnotmorethan42incheshighforafreestandingsign;
3.Freestandingsignsshallbepermanentlyinstalledandshallbesetbackaminimumoffivefeet
fromaright-of-way;
4.Thereshallbenointernalilluminationof,norexternalilluminationdirectedatthesign;and
5.Thecomponentsofthesignshallnotbetemporaryorremovable.
B.RestrictionsorDangerinUseofPremises.Signsnolargerthantwosquarefeetreferringtothe
restrictionsordangerinuseofpremisesonwhichthesignislocated,including,butnotlimitedto, no
trespassing, bewareofdog, and electrifiedfence signs.
C.On-SiteSaleofHouseholdGoods.Signsadvertisingsaleofhouseholdgoods,forexample,garage
andyardsales,providingsuchsigns:
1.Donotexceedfoursquarefeetinareaperside;
2.Areattachedtoawallormountedinthegroundonthesitewherethesalewouldoccur;
3.Areplacednomorethanonedaypriortosaleandremovedwithinonedayfollowingsale;
4.Shallonlybeusedforthesaleofhouseholdgoodsandshallnotbeusedforhomeoccupations
oranyotherresidentialorcommercialpurpose;
5.Portableoff-premisessaleofhouseholdgoodssignsareallowedprovidingsuchsigns:
a. No more than three off-premises signs for sale of household goods are allowed. These
signs may be located along the edge of street rights-of-way; however, they shall not be located on or
overhangstreetpavement,streetmedians,sidewalksoranyareawherepeoplewalk,ridebicycles,drive
orparkvehicles;
b.Maybelocatedonpropertyotherthanthatwherehouseholdgoodsareforsalewiththe
permissionofthepropertyownerwheresignisplaced.Thesesignsshallnotbefastenedtoanytelephone
orutilitypole,fence,trafficcontroldevice,publicstructure,rock,treeorshrub;
6.Shallnotbelocatedoncityparkpropertyorwithinpublicrights-of-wayadjacenttocitypark
property.
D.RealEstateSigns.
1.Signsadvertisingthesale,rentalorleaseofproperty,providingsuchsigns:
a.Donotexceed10squarefeetperside,donotexceedfivefeetinheightandareattachedto
awallormountedinthegroundonthesiteforsale,rentorleaseonlysoastopreventsuchsignsfrom
becomingahazardtopedestriansormotoristsforindividualdevelopedsingle-familylots;
b. Do not exceed 32 square feet in area per side and subject to the location, number and
heightregulationsofLMC21.16.310(I)forthefollowing:tractsofundevelopedland;tractsofpartially
developedlandwhichmaybedevelopedatahigherdensity;andsubdivisions;and
c. Are removed once the property and/or buildings being advertised are sold, rented or
leased.
2.Portableoff-premisesrealestateopenhouseanddirectionalsignsareallowedprovidingsuch
signs:
a.Shallonlybeusedforsale,leaseorrentalofrealpropertyandshallnotbeusedforhome
occupationsoranyotherresidentialorcommercialpurpose;
b.Maybewithinthepublicright-of-waylocatedalongtheedge;however,theyshallnotbe
locatedonoroverhangstreetpavement,streetmedians,sidewalksoranyareawherepeoplewalk,ride
bicycles,driveorparkvehicles;
c.Innumberarenomorethantheminimumnecessarytodirectthepublicfromprincipaland
minorarterialsinthecitytopropertyforsale,leaseorrentandnomorethanonesignperagent,property
managerorsellershallbeplacedperstreetintersection;
d. May be located on property other than that for sale, lease or rent with permission of
property owner where the sign is located. These signs shall not be fastenedtoanytelephoneorutility
pole,streetlight,trafficcontroldevice,publicstructure,fence,rock,treeorshrub;
e.Shallnotexceedfoursquarefeetperside;
f. Shall only be placed when agent, seller or property manager is at the property for sale,
lease or rent and only on Saturday and Sunday during daylight hours, and only on Wednesdays from
10:00a.m.to3:00p.m.;
g.Shallnotbelocatedoncityparkpropertyorwithinpublicrights-of-wayadjacenttocity
parkproperty.
The above described signs do not require a sign permit, but this exemption shall not relieve the
ownerofthesignfromtheresponsibilityforitsconformancewiththissection.
E.ConstructionSigns.Constructionsignsprovidingsuchsigns:
1. Do not exceed 10 square feet per side, and do not exceed five feet in height for individual
developedsingle-familylots.Suchsignsmaybeattachedtoawallormountedinthegroundonthesite
ofconstructionsothatsuchsignsarenotahazardtopedestrians,bicyclistsormotoristsforindividual
developed single-family lots. Such signs shall be removed at the time permitted construction receives
finalapprovalbythecity;
2.Donotexceed32squarefeetpersideandcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC21.16.280for
thefollowing:tractsofundevelopedland;tractsofpartiallydevelopedlandthatmaybedevelopedata
higherdensity;subdivisionsanddevelopmentinmultiple-familyzones.
Theabovesignsdonotrequireasignpermit,butthisexemptionshallnotrelievetheownerofsuch
signsfromtheresponsibilityforcompliancewiththissection.
F. Residential Development or Institution Identification Signs. Ground signs which identify
residential developments such as subdivisions and apartment complexes or institutional uses such as
churchesandschoolsprovidingsuchsigns:
1.Arelocatedwithinthedevelopmentorsitesoidentified;
2.Donotexceedoneperstreetfrontage;
3. Comply with the ground sign regulations in LMC 21.16.310 except for the regulation
prohibitingremovableletters;and
4.Suchsignsshallrequireasignpermit.
G. Signs for Offices in Multiple-Family Zones. There shallbenosignsallowedexceptwallsigns,
groundsigns,andbuildingdirectories.Allwallandgroundsignsshallconformtotherequirementsand
criteriaofLMC21.16.310.Allwallsignsshallbenoninternallyilluminated,exceptforindividualletter
signs and signs with opaque sign face backgrounds that only allow letters and/or business logos or
graphicstobevisibleatnight.Wallsignsonbuildingfacadesorientedtowardnearbyresidentialzones
shallnotbeilluminated.(Ord.24493,2003;Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.300Signsinthepublicandsemi-publiczone.
Onlythefollowingsignsareallowedinthiszone:
A.GroundSigns.InaccordancewiththegroundsignregulationsinLMC21.16.310exceptforthe
regulationprohibitingremovableletters.
B.IncidentalSigns.InaccordancewithLMC21.16.310.
C.MonumentSigns.Aconditionalusepermitmaybegrantedformonumentsigns,providingthey
arenotorientedtowardnearbyresidentialzones.Nomorethanonemonumentsignshallbeallowedper
subjectsite.MonumentsignsshallconformtotheregulationsofLMC21.16.310;however,innocase
shalltheybemorethan20feetinheight.Monumentsignsshallnotbeilluminatedifvisiblefromnearby
residentialzones.
D.OtherSigns.ThosesignspermittedunderLMC21.16.290.(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.310Commercialsigns.
This section concerns business signs, and applies in all commercial zones except the planned
regionalshoppingcenterzone.Onlythosesignswhichdonotconflictwithregulationscontainedinthis
and other Lynnwood Municipal Code titles, and which are consistent with the definition ofabusiness
signinLMC21.02.672,arepermittedsubjecttothefollowingstandards.Theword street, asitappears
inthissection,shallnotincludeI-5,I-405,SR-525ortheSnohomishCountyPUDright-of-way.
A.FreestandingSigns.
1.PoleSigns.
a.Area.Thetotalallowablesignareaforpolesignsonindividualandmultiplebusinesssites
that qualify for one pole sign shall be 75 square feet plus one-half foot for each lineal foot of street
frontageover250feet.Anyonepolesignshallbenomorethan150squarefeetinareaperside.
Onbusinesssiteswhichqualifyformorethanonepoleormonumentsign,persubsection(B)ofthis
section,thetotalallowablesignareaperstreetfrontageshallbecalculatedat75squarefeetplusone-half
squarefootforeachlinealfootover250feet.Nopolesignfaceshallexceed155squarefeetinarea.On
business sites with both pole and monument signs, the total area of such signs oriented toward a
particularstreetshallnotexceedthemaximumsignareabasedonthatstreetslinearfrontage,excepton
multiplebusinesssitesandsiteswithpolesignsatleast50feetfromthestreet.Seesubsection(A)(2)of
thissectionforcalculation
of monument sign area. The allowable sign area shall be computed separately for each street
frontage,andonlythesignareaderivedfromthestreetfrontagealongastreetmaybeorientedtoward
thatstreet.Theallowablesignareaforapolesignlocatedatacornershallbederivedfromtheonestreet
frontageitisorientedtoward.Onlyonefaceofadouble-facedsignshallbeconsideredincomputingits
area,providingbothsidespertaintothesamebusiness.
i.AdditionalAreaforMultipleBusinessSites.Multiplebusinesssitesshallbeallowed
anadditional20squarefeetoffreestandingsignareaforeachbusinessinexcessofoneuptoatotalof
80squarefeetofadditionalpolesignareapermultiplebusinesssite.Suchadditionalsignareashallnot
beusedtoincreasethesignareaofanybusinessbeyondthatamountwhichwouldbeallowediflocated
inanindividualbusinesssiteofthesamesizeasthemultiplebusinesssite.Signstructurescontainingthis
additional sign area shall be constructed in such a way to be easily modified to reflect changes in the
numberoftenantsonthesite.Anymultiplebusinesssitewhichisatleast150,000squarefeetinlotarea
and contains at least 10 separate businesses shall be allowed one additional freestanding sign for
identificationofthesitegenerally.Suchsignsshallnotexceed160squarefeetinarea.
ii. Additional Area for Pole Signs at Least 50 Feet from a Street. For all pole signs
locatedatleast50feetfromastreet,signareamaybeincreasedfivepercentforeach10feetthesignis
fromthestreet,uptoamaximumof200squarefeetoftotalsignareapersign.
b.NumberofPoleSigns.Alongeachpublicstreetabuttinganindividualormultiplebusiness
site, that site may have one permanently installed pole sign per the following schedule. However, on
cornersiteswheretwopolesignswouldbespacedlessthan250feetapartasmeasuredinastraightline,
onlyonesignshallbeallowed.
StreetFrontageSignsAllowed
perStreetPole
1300feet1
301600feet2
601900feet3
901+feet4
Onsiteswithlessthan300linealfeetofstreetfrontageononestreetorcornersiteswheretwosigns
wouldbelessthan250feetapartasmeasuredinastraightline,additionalpolesignsmaybeallowedby
conditionalusepermit;provided,thatsuchsignsareinkeepingwiththeintentofthistitle.
Wheneveraconditionalusepermitforadditionalpolesignsisconsidered,thehearingexaminermay
require that the height, area, and/or specific dimensions of signs be reduced and/or the setback from
propertylinesbeincreased.
Sites which qualify for additional pole signs may substitute ground signs for those additional pole
signs.
c.Location,HeightandDesignCriteriaforPoleSigns.
i.Location.Thesetbackforpolesignsalongpublicstreetsshallbeasprovidedbelow:
(A)Polesignsshallbelocatedmorethan35feetfromthestreetright-of-way.
(B) Pole signs shall be located at least 100 feet from adjacent I-5, I-405, and SR-525
boundaries.Polesignsshallbelocatedatleast100feetfromtheSnohomishCountyPUDright-of-way
whereitisadjacenttoI-5.Thisrequirementdoesnotapplytosignslocatedadjacenttofreewayon-ramps
andoff-ramps.Polesignsshallbelocatedatleast10feetfromanysideorrearpropertylineand25feet
fromanypropertylineadjacenttoaresidentialzone.
Theselimitationsdonotapplytonon-illuminatedprivatetrafficdirectionsignsdirecting
trafficmovementwithinabusinesssite,notexceedingfoursquarefeetinareaforeachsign,ortraffic
directionspaintedonthesurfaceofaparkinglotordriveway.
ii. Height. Pole signs shall comply with the height regulation for monument signs
depending on their distance from the street up to a maximum of 25 feet in height above the average
groundlevelatthebaseofthesignforallcommercialzones.Polesignsmaybe30feethighiflocated
within500feetofI-5,I-405orSR-525boundariesandatleast100feetfromapublicstreet.However,
pole signs shall not be higher than 20 feet on property separated from theabovefreewaysbyapublic
street.Theheightofsignsmaybefurtherlimitedbythemaximumheightforbuildingsspecifiedinthe
respective zone. When signs are located on sites within 100 feet of residential-zoned property,
illuminatedsectionsofthesignshallnotexceed20feetinheightifvisiblefromthoseproperties.
iii. Design Criteria. Pole signs shall meet the following design criteria and criteria
indicatedonFigure3ofthischapter:
(A) The sign exterior shall consist of materials and colors that minimize reflection
capabilitiesandaresimilarandcomplementarytothoseoftheprimarybuildingsonthepropertywhere
the sign is located. The sign and support or base shall be constructed of materials that are easily
maintainedandmaintaintheirshape,color,textureandappearanceovertime.
(B)Thedesignofthesignandbaseorsupportshallbesimilarandcomplementarywith
thearchitectureoftheprimarybuildingsonthepropertywherethesignislocated.
(C)Thesignbaseshallbesurroundedbyasinglelandscapeareathatisatleasttwofeet
widebetweenthesignbaseandraisecurbthatsurroundsandprotectsthelandscapearea.Thelandscape
areashallincludeevergreenplantmaterialandmayalsoincludeothermaterials,suchasbrickpaversor
decorativeplanters.
2.MonumentSigns.
a.Area.Maximummonumentsignareashallbe35squarefeetattheminimumsetbackfrom
the street right-of-way and an additional 2.0 square feet for each one foot back from the minimum
setbacklinemeasuredperpendiculartothestreet,uptoamaximumof75squarefeetperside.
b.NumberofMonumentSigns.Thetotalnumberofmonument,groundandpolesignsona
businesssiteshallnotexceedthemaximumnumberofpolesignsallowedbysubsection(A)(1)(b)ofthis
section.
c.Location,HeightandDesignCriteriaforMonumentSigns.
i. Location. The leading edge ofmonumentsignsshallbelocatedatleast10feetfromthe
streetright-of-way;atleast10feetfromanysidepropertylineandatleast25feetfromanypropertyline
adjacenttoaresidentialzone.
Monumentsignsshallbelocatedatleast100feetfromadjacentI-5,I-405andSR-525boundaries.
Monumentsignsshallbelocatedatleast100feetfromtheSnohomishCountyPUDright-of-waywhereit
is adjacent to I-5. This requirement does not apply to signs located adjacent to freeway on-ramps and
off-ramps.
Monument signs shall not be located within a triangular area at street intersections or
streetanddrivewayintersectionsformedbytwopointsmeasuring20feetbackfromthepointwherethe
two street right-of-way lines merge or a street right-of-way line and edge of driveway merge and
extendingalinethatconnectsthesetwopointstocompletethetriangle.(SeeFigure4ofthischapter.)
ii.Height.Monumentsignsshallbenomorethan6.5feethighattheminimumsetback
fromthestreetright-of-wayandoneadditionalfootinheightforeach1.5feetbackinaperpendicular
linefromthestreet.Themaximumheightformonumentsignsshallbe25feetforallcommercialzones.
Monumentsignsmaybe30feethighiflocatedwithin500feetofI-5,I-405,SR-525boundariesandat
least100feetfromapublicstreet.However,monumentsignsshallnotbehigherthan25feetonproperty
separatedfromtheabovefreewaysbyapublicstreet.Whensignsarelocatedonsiteswithin100feetof
residential-zoned property, illuminated sections shall be no more than 20 feet in height if visible from
thoseproperties.
iii.DesignCriteria.Monumentsignsshallmeetthefollowingdesigncriteriaandcriteria
shownonFigure5ofthischapter:
(A) The sign shall be located so it does not interfere with the visibility of drivers,
pedestrians,bicyclistsridersorothersatintersections,driveways,bikelanes,crosswalks,orotherplaces
ofingressoregress.
(B) The sign exterior shall consist of materials and colors that minimize reflection
capabilitiesandaresimilarandcomplementarytothoseoftheprimarybuildingsonthepropertywhere
the sign is located. The sign and support or base shall be constructed of materials that are easily
maintainedandmaintaintheirshape,color,textureandappearanceovertime.
(C)Thedesignofthesignandbaseorsupportshallbesimilarandcomplementarywith
thearchitectureoftheprimarybuildingsonthepropertywherethesignislocated.
(D)Thesignbaseshallbesurroundedbyasinglelandscapeareathatisatleasttwofeet
widebetweenthesignbaseandraisecurbthatsurroundsandprotectsthelandscapearea.Thelandscape
areashallincludeevergreenplantmaterialandmayalsoincludeothermaterials,suchasbrickpaversor
decorativeplanters.
3.GroundSigns.Thetotalnumberofground,monumentandpolesignsonabusinesssiteshall
notexceedthemaximumnumberofpolesignsallowedbysubsection(A)(1)(b)ofthissection.However,
oneadditionalgroundsignmaybeallowedtoidentifyabusinessparkingareathatisnotadjacenttothe
businesssitewherethebusinessislocatedandoneadditionalgroundsignmaybeallowedtoidentifyan
accessdrivewaytoastreetnotadjacenttothebusinesssitewherethebusinessislocated.
Allgroundsignsshallbesubjecttothefollowingcriteria:
a. The sign is located to minimize interference with drivers or others visibility in
intersectionoratplaceofingressoregress;
b.Thesignhasnomovingparts;
c.Thesignconsistsofmaterialsandcolorswhichminimizereflectioncapabilities;
d. The sign components are securely attached to the sign structure and not temporary or
removable;
e.Thesignshallnotbeinternallyilluminated,exceptforanindividuallettersignorasign
with an opaque sign face background that only allows letters and/or business logos or graphics to be
visibleatnight.Indirectlighting,ifused,shallbeuncolored,nonblinking,anddirectedawayfromtraffic;
f.Thesignshallhaveasolidbasethatisnotlessthanthree-quartersofthewidthofthesign
face;
g.Thesignshallbenomorethan25squarefeetinarea;
h.Thesignshallbelocatedatleastfivefeetfromthestreetright-of-way;
i.Thesignshallbenohigherthan3.5feetabovetheadjacentsidewalkorstreetcurb;
j.Thesignexteriorshallconsistofmaterialsandcolorsthataresimilarandcomplementary
tothoseoftheprimarybuildingsonthebusinesssite.Thesignandbaseshallbeconstructedofmaterials
thatareeasilymaintainedandmaintaintheirshape,color,textureandappearanceovertime;and
k.Thesignmaybepermanentlyattachedtoretainingwallsandfences;however,suchwalls
andfencesshallbeatleastfivefeetfromthestreetright-of-way.
Such signs may be located closer than five feet from the street right-of-way by conditional use
permit, if it is found necessary or desirable in the public interest to locate the sign nearer to the
right-of-way,andthatitwillnotinterferewithvisibilityasindicatedabove.
B.BuildingSigns.
1.WallSigns.
a. Area. The total allowable sign area for each business for signs attached to a building
frontageincludingmuralsignsshallbe60squarefeet,oronesquarefootforeachlinealfootofbuilding
frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 200 square feet. However, wall signs that comply
with the Sign Design Creative/Artistic Elements Guidelines of the Lynnwood Citywide Design
Guidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),maybealloweduptoa30percentincrease
inwallsignarea.Businessesmayhaveupto10squarefeetofsignareatoplaceonadirectorysignon
anyfacadeofthebuildingwheretheyarelocated,exceptinnocaseshallthemaximumsignareaexceed
15 percent of a building facade considered building frontage. See Figure 2 of this chapter and LMC
21.02.358todeterminebuildingfrontage.
Onotherbuildingfacadesnotconsideredfrontage,themaximumsignareashallbeone-halfsquare
foot for each lineal foot of building facade or 100 square feet, whichever is smaller. Wall signs on
buildingfacadesthatareorientedtowardadjacentpropertyzonedresidentialshallnotbeilluminated.
Theallowablesignareashallbecomputedseparatelyforeachbuildingfacade.Signareashallnotbe
transferred from one facade to another. Only one face of a double-face sign shall be considered in
computingitsarea,providingbothsidespertaintothesamebusiness.Forpurposesofdeterminingsign
area,awningsignsarepartofthesignareaallowedforsignsattachedtobuildings.
b.Height.Wallsignsshallnotextendhigherthanonefootabovethewalltowhichtheyare
attached.
c. Transfer of Allowed Area from Freestanding Signs to Signs Attached to Buildings.
Freestandingsignareamaybeappliedtosignsattachedtobuildingsprovided,however,thatsuchareabe
apportionedequallytoalltenantsandshallonlybetransferredtoabuildingfrontage.Arecordofany
such transfer must be filed with the planning department. The maximum wall sign area per building
facadewithtransfershallbe400squarefeetor10percentofthebuildingfrontageareatowhichthesign
isattached,whicheverissmaller.
2.Projecting,Marquee,andNonrigidAwningSigns.Projectingsignsshallnotextendabovethe
walltowhichtheyareattached.Marqueesignsshallnotextendhigherthanthewalltowhichtheyare
attached.Nonrigidawningsignsshallnotextendhigherthanthewalltowhichtheyareattached.
Projectingandmarqueesignsandnonrigidawningsshallbeatleasteightfeetaboveanywalkway
and 16 feet above any area used by vehicular traffic. However, nonrigid awnings with signs may be
placedatthetopofgaragebaydoorsunlesscontactbyvehiculartrafficispossible.Projectingsignson
businesssitesshallnotextendintothepublicright-of-wayoradjacentproperty.Marqueesignsshallnot
blockwindowsordoorways.Theareaforprojecting,marqueeandnonrigidawningsignsshallcomeout
ofthesignareaallocationforthebuildingfacadetheyareattachedto.Nonrigidawningsignsshallhavea
maximumdimensionoffourfeetfromtoptobottom.Thesignareafornonrigidawningsignsshallbethe
entireareaofanynonrigidawningthatprojectslessthanthreefeetfromabuilding.Thesignareaforall
othernonrigidawningsignsshallbetherectangularareaaroundlettersand/orgraphicsdisplayedonthe
nonrigidawning.(SeeFigure1.)Projectingandmarqueesignsmaybeilluminated;however,theyshall
notbeilluminatediforientedtowardadjacentresidential-zonedproperty.
3.RoofSigns.Theplanningdirectormayapprovetheplacementofoneroofsignperbuildingif
itisdeterminedthatsuchasignisnecessarybecausepermittedwallsignscannotbeplacedsoastobe
readable from the street closest to the building. Any roof sign approved by the planning director may
onlybemountedonanybuildingifitcomplieswiththebuildingcodeorothercityregulations.Aroof
signshallnotbehigherthan10feetabovetheroofdeckandshallbesubjecttotheplacementanddesign
criteria described on Figure 6 of this chapter. The area of a roof sign shall come out of the sign area
allocationforbuildingfacadeclosesttothesign.
Whenroofsignsarelocatedonsiteswhichhavestreetfrontagewithin100feetofresidential-zoned
property, illuminated sections shall not exceed 20 feet in height from the ground if visible from those
properties.
C. Incidental Signs. Incidental signs, each not more than four square feet in area per side, do not
require a signpermitandmaybeinexcessoftheallowablesignareaprovidingtheyareattachedtoa
buildingbelowtheroofline,orifplacedintheground,arenomorethanthreefeetabovegrade,andat
leastfivefeetfromthestreetright-of-way.Nomorethanfoursuchsignsperbusinessshallbelocatedon
abusinesssite.Incidentalsignslessthanthreesquarefeetinareashallnotbecountedasoneofthefour
allowablesignsoraspartoftheallowablesignarea.
D. Electronic Changing Message Signs. No sign shall have blinking or flashing lights; provided,
however,electronicallychangingmessagesignsshallbeallowed.Thesesignsshallnotchangedisplays
orimagesataratelessthanoneeveryfivesecondsexceptforsignswhichprovidealternatemessages
only as to times and temperature, which may change at a rate of not less than one message every two
seconds. All such signs shall be equipped with a device which automatically dims the intensity of the
lightsduringhoursofdarkness.
E.InternalInformationSigns.Signsintendedtobeseenbythepublicwithinabusinesssite,oriented
away from the street and not readable from the public right-of-way and adjacent property shall not be
regulated as signs. Such signs shall include but are not limited to internal directory signs, certain
incidentalsignsandmenuboards.
F. Portable Business Signs. Portable signs shall only be allowed within eight feet of any building
where a business is located. There is no limitation on the number of such signs. However,thesesigns
shall not be placed in the ground, on walkways, in parking areas, drive aisles, or anywhere that might
blockvisibilityorcreateasafetyhazard.
G.TemporaryCommercialEventSigns.Certainsignsthatareotherwiseprohibitedmaybeusedfor
temporary commercial events. These events include any fair, show, festival, exhibition, party, rodeo,
animal show, promotion, entertainment, tournament, parking lot sale, street or sidewalk sale, tent sale,
streetdanceorothertemporaryactivityoflikecharacternotdefinedasacarnival,circusorparadeand
whichhasbeenissuedacitytemporaryspecialeventlicense.
SeeChapter5.30LMCforthenumberanddurationoftemporaryeventsforwhichcertainprohibited
signs may be used. No more than two portable signs a maximum of six square feet per side and two
bannersignsshallbeallowed.Nootherprohibitedsignsshallbeallowed.Suchsignsareonlyallowed
for temporary special events in commercial zones. Such signs shall not be placedwithoutatemporary
specialeventlicense.Thesesignsshallonlybeplacedonthepropertywherethetemporaryeventisto
occurandonlyduringthetemporaryevent.Thesesignsshallnotbeplacedintheground,onwalkways,
inparkingareas,driveaisles,oranywherethatcreatesasafetyhazard.
H.Searchlights.Searchlightsshallonlybepermittediftheymeetthefollowingcriteria:
1.Thatthedurationoftimefordisplayofthesearchlightshallnotbemorethan10days;
2. That no permit for display of a searchlightshallhavebeenapprovedforthesameapplicant
duringthesix-monthperiodpriortothemostrecentapplication;
3. That the searchlight be so located as to minimize interference of driver visibility at
intersectionsoratpointsofingressandegress;
4.Thatthesearchlightbelocated35ormorefeetfromtheright-of-way;anddirectedawayfrom
trafficonnearbystreets;
5.Theintensityandcoloroflightandthedurationofitsoperationshallnotconstituteanuisance
asdefinedinLMC10.08.200;and
6.Thatafeeof$25.00shallbepaidinconnectionwithanysuchpermit.
I. Real Estate Signs. Signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of commercially zoned property on
whichthesignislocatedshallrequireatemporarysignpermit.Suchsignsshallnotbepermittedunlessa
property,building(s)and/ortenantspace(s)isforsale,leaseorrent.Eachsuchsignshallnotexceed24
square feet in area, and if freestanding, shall be set back at least six feet from the street right-of-way.
Such signs shall not be placed where they can obstruct driver, bicyclist or pedestrian visibility. There
shallbenomorethanonesuchsignperstreetcorneroroneperstreetfrontage,whicheverisless.Such
signs shall be no more than 6.5 feet in height, shall not be illuminated and shall be removed once the
property and/or buildings being advertised are sold, leased or rented. In addition, any such
nonconformingsignshallrequireapermitandbemadeconformingbyOctober9,2000.
J. Construction Signs. Construction signs for commercially zoned property shall comply with the
regulationsofLMC21.16.280.
K.SignsinRestrictedBusinessZone.Signsshallcomplywiththefollowing:
1.Noroofsignsshallbeallowed;
2.Nofreestandingsignsshallbeallowed,exceptgroundsignsinaccordancewiththeregulations
ofthissection;and
3. Building signs shall comply with the regulations of this section. All building signs shall be
non-internallyilluminated,exceptforindividuallettersignsandsignswithopaquesignfacebackgrounds
thatonlyallowlettersand/orbusinesslogosorgraphicstobevisibleatnight.Signsonbuildingsfacades
orientedtowardnearbyresidentialzonesshallnotbeilluminated.
L.SignsintheEast196thPCDOverlay.
1.Signs.
a.Objectives.
i. Signs shall be of high quality. It is recognized that individual businesses must be
properlyidentified,butitisalsorecognizedthatsignsshouldbetheminimumnecessarytoprovidesuch
identification.Excessivelylargesignsarerecognizedasbeinginconsistentwiththeexistingcharacterof
the area and will be discouraged. While freestanding signs of high quality may be allowed for area
identification, emphasis shall be placed upon use of building face signs where they will function as
effectivelyasafreestandingsign.Wherepossible,signsshallbecoordinatedinscaleandmaterialswith
thosecurrentlyusedonadjacentsiteswithinthedistrict.
b.Regulations.Signsshallbesubjecttothefollowing:
i.Nomorethanonefreestandingsignperbusinesssiteperstreetfrontage;
ii. Sign area, location, height and design shall comply with the regulations of this
section;
iii.Signsshallcomplywiththeilluminationregulationsofthischapter;
iv.Newpoleormonumentsignsshallrequireaspecialusepermit;however,newground
signsandbuildingsignsshallnotrequireaspecialusepermit;
v.Modificationofexistingsignsthatarepartofapreviouslyapprovedspecialusepermit
shallbesubjecttotheregulationsofLMC1.35.180.
M. Sign Variances. Requests to relax standards of thissectionshallbeprocessedasvariancesand
shall meet all the criteria for granting of variances, unless otherwise provided for. In considering any
applicationforavariancetorelaxtherequiredsetbackforpoleormonumentsigns,thehearingexaminer
shalltakeintoaccountthefollowingfactorsandallothersinthepublicinterestindeterminingwhether
specialcircumstancesexistwhichwarrantavariance:
1. The extent to which vegetation and/or topography of the subject and/or adjacent properties
wouldobscureapolesignattherequiredsetbackonthesubjectproperty;provided,thatremovalofthe
obstructingvegetationand/ortopographyisbeyondthecontroloftheownerofthesubjectpropertyor
contrarytocitypoliciesorordinances.
2.Thesizeofthesubjectpropertyasitrelatestopossiblelocationsfortheproposedsign.
3.Theextenttowhichnearbyexistingpoleormonumentsignslocatedatlessthantherequired
setbackwouldobscureapolesignattherequiredsetbackonthesubjectproperty.
4.Theextenttowhichvisibilityoftheproposedsignmightbeenhancedbymountingthesign
lower or higher (but not exceeding the required height limit) than nearby obstructions, rather than by
reducingtherequiredsetback.
5. The width, alignment, and extent of improvement of the right-of-way toward which the
proposedsignwouldbeoriented,insofarasthisdeterminestheangleatwhichthesignwouldbeviewed
bythetravelingpublic.
If the hearing examiner determines that a variance to relax a pole or monument sign setback is
warranted, the examiner may require periodic review of any reduction granted and/or provisions for
eventual relocation to the required setback if existing and anticipated future conditions so indicate. If
provisions for relocation appear appropriate, the examiner may require installation of wiring and a
foundationattherequiredsetbackconcurrentwitherectionofthesignatalessersetbackandabondor
othersuitableguaranteeofrelocation.(Ord.23889,10,2001;Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.320Signsinplannedregionalshoppingcenterzone.
Onlythefollowingsignsarepermitted,subjecttothefollowinglimitations:
A. Identification Signs. Signs identifying the shopping center are permitted; however, the number
shallnotexceedthenumberofpublicstreetsabuttingtheproperty.Suchsignsmaybeeithermonument
orpolesignsandshallbesubjecttothesetback,signareaandheightregulationsofLMC21.16.310.
B. Wall Signs. Wall signs are permitted, providedsuchsignsshallbesubjecttotheregulationsof
LMC 21.16.310(B), except wall signs are only allowed on building frontages, as defined by LMC
21.02.358.
NotwithstandingLMC21.16.310(B),wallsignsmaybelocatedonallelevationsofabuildingonlyif
thatbuildingislocatedonabuildingsite,asdefinedbyLMC21.05.175,thathasmorethan50acresin
area.Thetotalallowablesignareaforallbusinesseswithsignsattachedtotheprimarybuildingfrontage
(asdesignatedbythebuildingowner)shallbeonesquarefootforeachlinealfootofbuildingfrontage,
up to a maximum of 200squarefeet.Signareaintheamountof1.5timesthesignageallowedonthe
primarybuildingfrontagemaybedistributedtotheremainingelevations;provided,thatnooneelevation
mayhavesignareaexceedingtheamountallowedontheprimarybuildingfrontage.
C.ElectronicChangingMessageSigns.Electronicchangingmessagesignsarepermitted,provided
such signs shall be subject to the regulations of LMC 21.16.310(H), and that electronic changing
messagesignsshallbelocatedsuchthatthey:
1.Arepredominantlynotvisiblefromapublicright-of-way.
2.Arelocatedonabuildingelevationwithaprimaryentranceandfacinganareapredominantly
usedbypedestrians.
3.ArelocatedonabuildingthatispartofalargerbuildingsiteasdefinedbyLMC21.02.175
thathasatleast50acresinarea.
D.InternalInformationSigns.Internalinformationsignsaresignsintendedtobeseenbythepublic
uponenteringabusinesssitetodirectthecirculationoftraffic.Internalinformationsignsshallinclude
butarenotlimitedtointernaldirectorysigns,incidentalsigns,anddirectionalsigns.Suchsignsshallbe
locatedatleast50feetfromthepublicright-of-way.Thenumberofinternalinformationsignsislimited
tothenumberofdrivewaysabusinesssitehas.
E.Searchlights.Searchlightsarepermitted,subjecttotheregulationsofLMC21.16.310(H).Forthe
plannedregionalshoppingcenterzone,theterm applicant asstatedinLMC21.16.310(H)(2)shallbe
defined as the shopping center management or his/her designated representative and not an individual
businessorpropertyowner.Searchlightpermitswithintheplannedregionalshoppingcenterzoneshall
onlybeissuedtotheapplicantasdefinedabove.
F.RealEstateSigns.RealestatesignsshallcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC21.16.310(I).
G.ConstructionSigns.ConstructionsignsshallcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC21.16.280.
H. Promotional/Entertainment Signs. Promotional/entertainment signs may be located in the PRC
zone,providedsuchsigns:
1.Arepredominantlynotvisiblefromapublicright-of-way.
2.Arelocatedonabuildingelevationfacinganareapredominantlyusedbypedestrians.
3.ArelocatedonabuildingsiteasdefinedbyLMC21.02.175thathasatleast50acresinarea.
4.Donotexceed500squarefeeteach.
5.Donotcovermorethan15percentofabuildingelevationasatotalofallsignsallowedunder
thissubsection.(Ord.24671,2003;Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.330Signsinindustrialzones.
A.Objectives.Permittedsignsshouldbetheminimumnecessaryfortheexpectedbusinessuses,and
minimizelight,glare,andotheradversesignimpactsonnearbyresidences.
B. Signs. On transitional sites where a sign program has been established by development plan
approval, new signs or modification of existing signs may be allowed per the limitations of the sign
programoramendmentthereto.(SeeLMC1.35.180.)Onlythefollowingsignsshallbeallowedfornew
developmentonsiteszonedindustrialandshallbesubjecttothefollowingregulations.Suchsignsdonot
requiredevelopmentplanapproval.
1.WallSignsatTransitionalSites.
a. All signs shall be of a uniform color and letter style compatible with building materials
usedelsewhereonthesite;
b.Thereshallbenotmorethanonesignperbusiness;
c.Thetopofsuchsignsshallnotbehigherthanthetopofthebuilding;
d.ThemaximumsignareashallbepertheregulationsofLMC21.16.310(B);
e.Thesignsshallnotbeinternallyilluminatedandsignsonbuildingfacadesorientedtoward
nearbyresidentialzonesshallnotbeexternallyilluminated;
f.Thesignsshallbeconstructedwithmaterialswhichminimizereflectivecapabilities;
g.Signsshallonlybelocatedonthebuildingfrontage;and
h.Noroofsignsshallbeallowed.
2.WallSignsatGeneralSites.
a. All signs shall be of a uniform color and letter style compatible with building materials
usedelsewhereonthesite;
b.Thetopofsuchsignsshallnotbehigherthanthetopofthebuilding;
c.ThemaximumsignareashallbepertheregulationsofLMC21.16.310(B);
d.Signsshallnotbeinternallyilluminatedexceptforindividuallettersignsandsignswith
opaque sign face backgroundsthatonlyallowlettersand/orbusinesslogosorgraphicstobevisibleat
night;
e. Signs on building facades oriented toward nearby residential zones shall not be
illuminated;
f.Thesignsshallbeconstructedwithmaterialswhichminimizereflectivecapabilities;and
g.Noroofsignsshallbeallowed.
3.GroundSigns.Groundsignsshallbeallowedsubjecttothefollowingregulations:
a.AllgroundsignsshallconformtotheregulationsofLMC21.16.310(A);and
b.Amaximumoftwogroundsignsareallowedperstreetperproperty,andspacedatleast
300feetapart.
4.RealEstateSigns.RealestatesignsshallcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC21.16.310(I).
5.ConstructionSigns.ConstructionsignsshallcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC21.16.280.
(Ord.231042,2000)
21.16.340Signsinmixeduse/transitsupportive/businesszone.
A.Objectives.Signsshallbeofhighqualityandshouldbetheminimumnecessarytoprovidesuch
identification.Excessivelylargesignsandflashingoranimatedsignsarerecognizedasbeinginconsistent
withtheexistingcharacteroftheareaandwillbediscouraged.Whilefreestandingsignsofhighquality
maybeallowedforareaidentification,emphasisshallbeplaceduponuseofbuildingfacesignswhere
they will function as effectively as a freestanding sign. Where possible, signs shall be coordinated in
scaleandmaterialswiththosecurrentlyusedonadjacentsiteswithinthezone.
B.Regulations.Commercial,realestateandconstructionsignsarepermittedprovided:
1.Nomorethanonecommercialfreestandingsignperbusinesssiteperstreetfrontage;
2.Commercialsignarea,location,heightanddesignshallcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC
21.16.310;
3.Signsshallcomplywiththeilluminationregulationsofthischapter;
4.ConstructionsignsshallcomplywiththeregulationsofLMC21.16.280;
5. Real estate signs shall comply with the regulations of LMC 21.16.310(I). (Ord. 2310 42,
2000)
Figure3PoleSigns
Polesigndesigncriteria:
OneSignSupport:Widthofsignbase/supportshallbeatleastthreefeetwide.
TwoorMoreSignSupports:Verticalsignsupportsmayextendbeyondtheoutsideedgeof
thesignface(s).Thereshallbenogapsbetweenthesignsupportsandsignface(s).No
individualsignsupportshallbelessthantwofeetwide.
MaterialsandDesign:Signandbaseshallbeconstructedofbuildingmaterialsthatare
easilymaintainedandmaintaintheirshape,color,textureandappearanceovertime.The
exteriorofthesignandbaseshallusematerialsandcolorsimilartothoseoftheprimary
buildingsonthesameproperty.Thedesignofthesignandbaseshallbesimilarand
complementarywiththearchitectureoftheprimarybuildingsonthesameproperty.
Figure5MonumentSigns
Monumentsigndesigncriteria:
SignBase:Thesignbase/supportshallbesolidandwidthofsignbaseshallbeatleast50%ofsignface
length.Nosignbaseshallbelessthanthreefeetwide.Thereshallbenogapsbetweenthesignbase
andsignface(s).
MaterialsandDesign:Signandbaseshallbeconstructedofbuildingmaterialsthatareeasily
maintainedandmaintaintheirshape,color,textureandappearanceovertime.Theexteriorofthesign
andbaseshallusematerialsandcolorsimilartothoseoftheprimarybuildingsonthesameproperty.The
designofthesignandbaseshallbesimilarandcomplementarywiththearchitectureoftheprimary
buildingsonthesameproperty.
Figure7FreestandingSignHeight,Setback,&Area
Chapter21.18
OFF-STREETPARKING
Sections:
21.18.100Parkingplanstobeapprovedpriortobuildingpermitissuance.
21.18.200Parkingatpropertynotownedbytheapplicant.
21.18.300Locationofparking.
21.18.400Ingressandegressprovisions.
21.18.500Parkinglotsurfacingrequirements.
21.18.600Parkinglotillumination.
21.18.700Parkinglotdevelopmentstandards.
21.18.710Parkingstructuredevelopmentstandards.
21.18.800Capacityrequirements.
21.18.850Modificationofoff-streetparkingcapacityrequirements.
21.18.100Parkingplanstobeapprovedpriortobuildingpermitissuance.
Nobuildingpermitshallbeissueduntilplansshowingprovisionsfortherequiredoff-streetparking
havebeensubmittedandapprovedasconformingtothestandardsofthischapter.Spaceneededtomeet
the current minimum parking standards of this code for buildings or uses already established on a
propertymaynotbeusedtomeettherequirementsforanotherbuilding.(Ord.20209,1994;Ord.1359
1,1983;Ord.4781,1969;Ord.190Art.XI11.1,1964)
21.18.200Parkingatpropertynotownedbytheapplicant.
Ifparkingistobeprovidedonpropertyotherthanthatownedbytheapplicant,thenevidenceinthe
formofawrittencontractwiththepartyowningtheotherpropertyuponwhichparkingistobeprovided
mustbefurnished,andmustincludeaprovisionforcontinueduseoftheotherpropertyforaslongasitis
neededtofulfilltheminimumnumberofspacesrequiredbythistitle.(Ord.20209,1994;Ord.1359
1,1983;Ord.4781,1969;Ord.190Art.XI11.1,1964)
21.18.300Locationofparking.
Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(A)ofthissection,off-streetparkingshallbelocatedonthesame
lotoranadjoininglotorlotstothepropertybeingserved.Parkingstallslocatedonanotherpropertyshall
bewithin200feetofthepropertybeingservedandnotseparatedfromthepropertybyastreet.
A.ExceptionRemoteParkingLots.Customerandemployeeparkingmaybelocatedonalotmore
than 200 feet from the property and/or separated from the property by astreetdesignatedotherthana
principal arterialaspertheLynnwoodcomprehensiveplanbyaconditionalusepermit.Inconsidering
any conditional use permit application, the hearing examiner shall consider all factors relevant to the
publicinterest,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
1.Thedistancefromthebuilding,business,orsitetotheproposedparkinglot;
2.Thatthepedestrianroutetoandfromtheparkinglotprovidesforadequatepedestriansafety,
whichmayincludepedestriancrosswalks,sidewalks,walkways,andtrafficsignalsand/orstopsigns;
3.Thattheparkinglotmeetsalldimensionalandlandscapingrequirementsofthistitle;and
4.Thattheproposedlotisadequatelymarkedtoreservetheparkingfortheparticularbuilding,
business,orsite.
B.ParkingonAdjacentPropertywithDissimilarZoning.Morerestrictivelyzonedpropertymaybe
used for ingress and egress from the public right-of-way to property in less restrictive zones upon
grantingofaconditionalusepermit.Morerestrictivelyzonedpropertymayalsobeusedforparkingupon
grantingofaconditionalusepermitifthelandtowhichsuchauxiliaryuseissubordinateisfoundbythe
hearing examiner to be part of a comprehensively planned development subject to city approval; and
provided further, that the hearing examiner findsthatthemorerestrictivelyzonedlandisareasonable
and consistent extension of said plan, and that it would not constitute or tend to induce a piecemeal
encroachmentofnonresidentialusesintoresidentialareas.(Ord.24415,2003;Ord.23221,2000;
Ord.20209,1994;Ord.13591,1983;Ord.10071,1978;Ord.7221,1973;Ord.4781,1969;
Ord.2852,1966;Ord.190Art.VII7.1,1964;Ord.190Art.XI11.1,1964)
21.18.400Ingressandegressprovisions.
The city council shall have authority to fix the location, width, and manner of approach of a
vehicularingressoregressfromabuildingorparkingareatoapublicstreetandtoalterexistingingress
andegressasmayberequiredtocontrolstreettrafficintheinterestofpublicsafetyandgeneralwelfare.
(Ord.20209,1994;Ord.4781,1969;Ord.190Art.XI11.2,1964)
21.18.500Parkinglotsurfacingrequirements.
All off-street parking areas shall be graded and surfaced to standards for asphaltic concrete or
concreteassetforthbythecityengineerbeforeanoccupancypermitforthebuildinguseisissued.All
traffic control devices such as parking strips designating car stalls, directional arrows or signs, curbs,
bullrails,andotherdevelopmentsshallbeinstalledandcompletedasshownontheapprovedplans.Hard
surfacedparkingareasshallusepaintorsimilardevicestodelineateparkingstallsanddirectionalarrows.
Pedestrianwalksshallbecurbed,orraisedsixinchesabovethelotsurface.(Ord.24415,2003;Ord.
20209,1994;Ord.4781,1969;Ord.190Art.XI11.3,1964)
21.18.600Parkinglotillumination.
Lightingofareasprovidedforoff-streetparkingshallbesoarrangedtonotconstituteanuisanceor
hazard to passing traffic. Where lots share a common boundary with any R classified property, and
where any RM zone shares a common boundary with an RS zone, the illumination devices shall be
directedawayfromthemorerestrictivelyclassifiedproperty.(Ord.20209,1994;Ord.4781,1969;
Ord.190Art.XI11.4,1964)
21.18.700Parkinglotdevelopmentstandards.
Buildingsiteswhichcontainmorethan100parkingspacesshallbedesignedwithaccesslanesand
firelanesnotlessthan20feetinwidth,formingacontinuousrouteorloopconnectingatbothendswith
public streets as illustrated in Figure 21.18.1. In parking lots containing less than 100 parking spaces,
emergency access shall be provided subject to approval of the fire chief. Emergency access shall be
providedtowithin50feetofanymultiple-familybuilding.Ifanyoftheserequirementsareimpractical,
due to the peculiarities of the site and/or building, other provisions for emergency access may be
approvedbythefirechief.Parkinginfirelanesshallbeprohibited,andindicatedasbeingunlawfulby
signs and/or painting on the parking lot surface. The police chief shall be given written authority to
enforcethisparkingregulation.Allparkingstallsandaislesshallbedesignedaccordingtothe minimum
standards for off-street parking, unless all parking is to be done by parking attendants on duty at all
timesthattheparkinglotisinuseforthestorageofautomobiles.Nothinghereinshallprohibitprovision
ofadditionalparkingspaces,beyondthenumberrequiredbythistitle,whichareundersizedandreserved
for smaller sized automobiles. Parkingatanyangleotherthanthoseshownispermitted,providingthe
widthofstallsandaislesisadjustedbyinterpolationbetweenthespecifiedstandards.Parkingshallbeso
designedthatautomobilesneednotbackoutintopublicstreets.
A. Tandem Parking. Where tandem parking is allowed by this title it shall be developed in
accordancewiththissectionbydoublingthe D figureasfoundinthestallandaislespecificationsfor
singlestalls.
MINIMUMSTANDARDSFOROFF-STREETPARKING
STALLANDAISLESPECIFICATIONS
ParkingLayout Angle StandardDimension CompactDimension One-Way Two-Way
A B C D B C D E F E F
Parallel
OneSide 0 8.0 21.0 8.0 8.0 18.0 8.0 12.0 * 22.0 **
TwoSides 0 8.0 21.0 8.0 8.0 18.0 8.0 22.0 * 24.0 **
ParkingLayout Angle StandardDimension CompactDimension One-Way Two-Way
A B C D B C D E F E F
Angled 20 8.5 24.9 13.5 8.0 23.6 13.0 11.0 * 20.0 **
30 8.5 17.0 15.7 8.0 13.8 15.0 11.0 * 20.0 **
40 9.0 14.0 17.4 8.0 12.6 16.4 12.0 * 20.0 **
45 9.0 12.7 18.0 8.0 11.6 17.0 13.0 * 20.0 **
50 9.0 11.7 18.5 8.0 10.6 17.4 15.0 * 20.0 **
60 9.0 10.4 19.2 8.0 9.4 18.0 18.0 * 22.0 **
70 9.0 9.6 19.2 8.0 8.6 17.8 18.5 * 22.0 **
80 9.0 9.1 18.6 8.0 8.2 17.2 24.0 * 24.0 **
Perpendicular 90 9.0 9.0 17.5 8.0 8.0 16.0 24.0 * 24.0 **
Herringbone 45 9.0 12.7 15.1 8.0 11.6 14.2 13.0 * 20.0 **
Notes:
*SumofD+E
**
Sumof2(D)+E
ACCEPTABLEPARKINGDESIGNS
PARALLELANGULARONE-WAYANGULARTWO-WAY
PERPENDICULARHERRINGBONEONE-WAY
HERRINGBONETWO-WAY
Figure21.18.1
B. Compact Car ParkingStalls.Inparkinglotswith10ormoreparkingstalls,upto20percentof

those stalls may be designed for compact cars in accordance with the specifications contained in this
section.Theseparkingstallsshallbeclearlydesignatedforcompactcaruseonly.
C. Parking for Drive-Up and Drive-Through Facilities. At drive-up and drive-through facilities or
structures(includingbutnotlimitedtodrive-throughservicewindows,andgaspumpislands),parkingin
queuinglaneswillbecountedtowardfulfillingtheparkingrequirementforthedrive-upordrive-through
facilityorstructure,butnotforparkingrequiredforotherexteriororinteriorfloorarea.Parkinginthese
queuinglanesshallnotneedtoprovidethesix-footlandscapedseparationshowninFigure21.18.1.(Ord.
229511,2000;Ord.20491,1995;Ord.20209,1994;Ord.12145,6,7,1981;Ord.9872,
1978;Ord.5522,1969;Ord.4781,1969;Ord.190Art.XI11.5,1964)
21.18.710Parkingstructuredevelopmentstandards.
A.DevelopmentStandards.
1. Compliance with Other Standards Exceptions. A parking structure shall comply with all
developmentstandardsfortheapplicablezone,withthefollowingexceptions:
a. In the PRC, CG, BC/B-1, PCD and MU zones, 50 percent of the square footage of the
ground-levelflooroftheparkingstructureshallbecountedinthecalculationoflotcoverage.Inallother
zones,100percentofthesquarefootageoftheground-levelfloorshallbecountedinthecalculationof
lotcoverage.
b.Seesubsection(A)(5)(c)ofthissectionforminimumsetbackrequirementfromstreets.
2.StallDimensions.AllparkingstallsandaislesshallbedesignedaccordingtoFigure21.18.1,
MinimumStandardsforOff-StreetParking, unlessallparkingistobedonebyparkingattendantson
dutyatalltimesthattheparkingstructureisinuseforthestorageofvehicles.
3. Exterior Elevations. The exterior colors and materials of a parking structure shall match or
complement those of the project for which it provides parking to the maximum extent feasible. The
architecturaldesignofthestructuresexterior(includingtheuseofcolorsandmaterials)doesnotneedto
matchthedesignofadjoiningbuildings,butitshouldvisuallycomplementotherbuildingsintheproject.
When viewed together, the main building(s) and parking structure(s) should create an overall design
characterthatintegratesallprojectbuildingsintoawellcoordinatedandvisuallypleasingstreetscape.
Regardlessofthestructuraldesignofthestructure,horizontalelementsonthestructureexteriorshall
be level and not sloping. Masking or concealing sloping ramps may necessitate placing one or more
facadesonthesewalls.
Horizontal exterior facades of 30 feet or longer shall be treated or designed so that long and
continuoushorizontalsurfacesdonotdominatethestructuresappearance.
Theapparentbulkofthestructureshallbereducedbysettingbackfloorsabovethethirdfloorabove
ground-levelfloors.
Lowwalls,facadesorotherimprovements(atleast3.5feethigh)shallbeinstalledaroundallsidesof
alllevelsofthestructuresothatparkedvehiclesareshieldedfromviewfromgroundlevelandadjoining
buildings.Landscapingmaybeinstalled(inplanterboxes)atthetopsofsuchwallstoprovideadditional
screeningandtosoftentheexteriorappearanceoftheparkingstructure.
4.Roof-Top.Thestructuresroofshallbetreatedwithlandscaping,trellises,and/orotherdesign
featuresinordertobreakuporsoftenthedominanceofthecombinationofconcreteandasphaltwhen
thestructureisviewedorcouldbeviewedfromabove.
5.GroundFloor.
a.VehicleAccess.Thenumberoftravellanesatanentry/exitdrivewayshallbelimitedtoa
maximumofthreelanesunlessexceptionaltrafficconditionsorcongestionrequireanadditionaldrive.In
nocasesshallthenumberoflanesexceedfour.
b.Landscaping.Landscapingshallbeinstalledandmaintainedatgroundlevelonallsidesof
a parking structure (exceptions: designated pedestrian-oriented street frontages (see below) and
locationswherethedistancebetweenthestructureandanadjoiningbuildingislessthan20feet).Onthe
side of a parking structure that faces a street, a planting area at least 25 feet wide shall be provided.
Planting along streets for which a landscaping plan has been approved (Chapter 21.06 LMC) shall
conformtotheapprovedplan.Alongothersidesofthestructure,plantingshallinclude:
i.Aplantingareaatleast10feetwideadjacenttothesideofthestructureandaplanting
areaatleast15feetwideadjacenttothestreetfrontage;
ii.Treesinanarrangementthatisconsistentwiththearchitectureoftheparkingstructure
sothattheaveragespacingbetweentreesisnomorethan30feet;
iii. Shrubs and groundcover in the remainder of the planting area so that all exposed
groundshallbecoveredwithinfiveyears;
iv.Floweringplants(coveringaminimumofeightsquarefeet)whereavehicledriveway
connectstoprivateorpublicstreetsandalongsidewalksleadingtopedestrianentrancesandexits.
c.StreetFrontage.Thedesignanduseofportionsofthegroundfloorofaparkingstructure
that have frontage on a public or private street (but not including an alley) shall comply with the
followingrequirements:
i. Designated Pedestrian-Oriented Streets. Where a parking structure fronts on a street
designatedasa pedestrian-orientedstreet, theportionofthegaragethatfrontsonthedesignatedstreet
shallbedesignedtoprovideoccupiablespaceforcommercialusesthatgeneratesubstantialfoottraffic,
suchasretailbusinesses,walk-inbusinesses(arcades,artgalleries,museums,andthelike)andpersonal
serviceshops(suchasbanks,barberandbeautyshops,travelagencies,printing/copyingstores,anddry
cleaners). Exceptions to this requirement shall be allowed for entry/exit driveways and pedestrian
egress/ingressto/fromthestructure;
ii. Other Streets. Where a parking structure fronts on a street not designated as a
pedestrian-orientedstreet, parkingmaybelocatedalongthestreetfrontage;provided,thattheparking
structureissetbackfromthestreetaminimumof25feet.Thesetbackshallbelandscapedasrequiredby
subsection(A)(5)(b)ofthissection.
d.PedestrianConnections.Thedesignofpedestrianconnectionsorpathwaysfromaparking
structure to the building(s) for which it provides parking shall clearly delineate and separate the
pedestrianwayfromtravelareasforvehicles.
6.Above-GroundPedestrianConnections.Pedestrianconnectionsfromaparkingstructuretothe
building(s) for which it provides parking ( sky bridges ) are allowed. The exterior design of such
connectionsshallbeconsistentwiththedesignoftheparkingstructureandthemainbuilding(s)andshall
maintainarchitecturalcontinuitywiththedesignconceptfortheproject.(Ord.24415,2003;Ord.2388
11,2001;Ord.20492,1995)
21.18.800Capacityrequirements.
Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedinaccordwiththefollowingtables.Parkingstallsdesignedfor
vehiclestransportinghandicappedpersonsshallbecountedagainstthenumberofstallsrequiredbythese
tables.Seethebuildingcodeforrequirementsforsuchstalls.
Table21.18.01
AutomotiveUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
Full-andSelf-ServiceStationsandGas Oneperemployeeandtwoperservicebay
Stations
MobileandManufacturedHomeSales Oneper3,000SFofoutdoordisplayarea
MotorVehicleRepair,withoutsales Threeperemployee,oroneper200SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
MotorVehicleSalesandService Oneper1,000SFofGFAandoneper1,500SFofoutdoorsalesarea
Table21.18.02
EatingandEntertainmentUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
AdultCabaret Oneper100SFGFA
BarsorTaverns Oneper100SFGFA
CommercialRecreation Oneper40SFGFAusedforassemblyplustwopercourt
Drive-inRestaurants Oneper15SFGFA
Restaurants Oneper100SFGFA
Table21.18.03
InstitutionalUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
Libraries Oneper250SFGFA
Colleges,UniversitiesorInstitutionsof Oneperemployeeandfacultymember,plusoneperthreefull-timestu
HigherLearning dents(includingconversionofpart-timestudentsintoequivalentsoffull-
timestudents)
Hospitals Oneperfourbedsplusoneperemployeeincludingdoctorsonstaff
Schools,Elementary,JuniorandSenior Oneperemployeeandfacultymemberandoneper10seniorhighstu
HighandEquivalentPrivateorParochial dents;plusspaceforloadingandunloading
Schools
Table21.18.04
MedicalandOfficeUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
DentalorMedicalClinics Oneper200SFGFA
OfficesNotProvidingOn-SiteService Oneper300SFGFA;minimum10spaces
OfficesProvidingOn-SiteService Oneper200SFGFA;minimum10spaces
Table21.18.05
PersonalServiceUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
Banks Oneper200SFGFA;minimum10spaces
BarberShopsandBeautyParlors Fourperoperator
DryCleaning Oneper400SFGFA
DryCleaningorLaundry,Self-Service Onepertwowashingordrycleaningmachines
Laundry Oneper400SFGFA
Table21.18.06
PlacesofAssembly NumberofParkingStallsRequired
AssemblyPlaceswithFixedSeats Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
AssemblyPlaceswithoutFixedSeats Oneper50SFGFA
Auditoriums Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
Churches Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
Clubs Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
FuneralHomesorMortuaries Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
Lodges Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
Stadiums Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
Theaters Oneperfourseatsoronepereightfeetofbenchorpew
Table21.18.07
RecreationalActivities NumberofParkingStallsRequired
BowlingAlleys Fiveperlane
DanceHalls OnepertwopersonsbasedonUniformBuildingCodeoccupantload
standards
HandballorTennisCourtsorRacquet Oneper40SFGFAusedforassemblyplustwopercourt
Clubs
SwimmingPools(indoorandoutdoor) Oneper10swimmers,basedonpoolcapacityasdefinedbytheWashing
tonStateDepartmentofHealth
Table21.18.08
ResidentialUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
Convalescent,NursingorRestHomesor Oneperfourbedsplusoneperemployeeincludingdoctorsonstaff
Sanitariums
Fraternities Oneperaccommodation
Hotels,MotelsorOtherOvernight Oneperunitorroom,plusadditionalparkinginaccordancewiththese
Accommodations tablesforrestaurants,conventionfacilitiesandanyotherbusinessesor
facilitiesassociatedwiththemotelorhotel
MobileandManufacturedHomes Oneperdwellingandonegueststallperfivedwellings
Multiple-FamilyResidential Twoperdwellingunit
RespiteCare Oneperstaffmemberplusoneper10personsreceivingcare
RetirementHousing 1.5perhousingunit++
RoomingHouses Oneperaccommodation
Table21.18.09
RetailUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
ApplianceStores
Lessthan6,000SFGFA Oneper300SFGFA;minimumoffivepertenant
6,000SFormoreGFA 10plusoneper600SFGFA;minimumoffivestallspertenant
DrugStore Oneper200SFGFA
FoodStore Oneper200SFGFA
FurnitureorHardwareStores
Lessthan6,000SFGFA Oneper300SFGFA;minimumoffivepertenant
6,000SFormoreGFA 10plusoneper600SFGFA;minimumoffivestallspertenant
RegionalShoppingCentersdevelopedper Fiveper1,000SFgrossleaseablearea
thePRCzoneandhavinggrossleaseable
arealessthan1,140,000sq.ft.
RegionalShoppingCentersdevelopedper 4.5per1,000SFgrossleaseablearea
thePRCzoneandhavinggrossleaseable
areaof1,140,000sq.ft.orgreater
ShoppingCenters,otherthanthoseinthe
PRCzone
Lessthan15,000SFGFA Sumoftheseparateuses
15,000SFGFAandmore Oneper225SFGFA;restaurants,taverns,anddrive-insarecalculated
separately
SpecialtyRetailCenter
Lessthan15,000SFGFA Sumoftheuses
15,00050,000SFGFA Oneper300SFGFA;restaurants,taverns,anddrive-insarecalculated
separately
SpecialtyShops
Lessthan6,000SFGFA Onestallper300SFGFA;minimumoffivepertenant
6,000SFGFAandabove 10andoneper600SFGFA;minimumoffivepertenant
VarietyStores Oneper200SFGFA
Table21.18.10
IndustrialUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
ApparelManufacturing Oneperemployee,oroneper350SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
BakingandBottlingEstablishments Oneperemployee*oroneper600SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
Canneries Oneperemployee*oroneper600SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
Engraving Oneperemployeeoroneper350SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
MachineryRepairwithoutsales Threeperemployee,oroneper200SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
ManufacturingBusiness,including Oneperemployee*oroneper600SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
researchandtestingbutnotapparel,
printingandrelatedbusiness
PrintingorPublishingBusiness Oneperemployeeoroneper350SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
StorageBuildings Oneperemployeeoroneper3,000SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
Warehouses Oneperemployeeoroneper3,000SFGFA,whicheverisgreater
Table21.18.11
OtherUses NumberofParkingStallsRequired
CommunicationEstablishmentsand One
Utilitieswithoutregularemployment
MixedOccupancies Thesumofthevarioususescomputedseparately.Thisdoesnotapplyto
shoppingcenters
UsesNotIncludedonAnyTable Sameasthemostsimilaruse,asdeterminedbytheplanningdepartment
Key:
SF:SquareFeet
GFA:GrossFloorArea
++Thisparkingratiomaybereducedbyconditionalusepermitifitisfoundthatsuchareductionisjustifiedbased
onsizeofunits,characteristicsoftheresidentpopulation,proximitytostoresandservices,accesstotransit,orother
factorsdemonstratedtolessenparkingdemand,andifsufficientareaissetasidetoprovideadditionalparkingiflater
foundtobeneededtosatisfyactualparkingdemand.Theamountofareatobesetasideshallbeestablishedbythe
conditionalusepermit.Withintheareatobesetaside,existingtreesandgroundcoveraretoberetainedtothefullest
extentfeasible;ifsuchretentionisnotfeasibleorifnosignificantvegetationexistsintheareatobesetaside,that
areashallbeplantedtreesandgroundcover.
*Thehighestnumberofemployeespresentduringanyoneshiftchange,ifapplicable.
(Ord.24091,2002;Ord.238812,2001;Ord.229510,2000;Ord.20209,1994;Ord.17813,
1990;Ord.176610,1990;Ord.17582,1990;Ord.14421,1985;Ord.14262,1984;Ord.1359
2,1983;Ord.12143,4,1981;Ord.11251,1980;Ord.9302,1977;Ord.8871,1976;Ord.811
1,1975;Ord.4781,1969;Ord.190Art.XI11.6,1964)
21.18.850Modificationofoff-streetparkingcapacityrequirements.
A.Thepropertyowner(s)ofbuildingsiteshaving100ormoreemployeespresentduringanyshift
change(ifapplicable)forthefollowinguseclassificationsand/orcombinationthereofmayapplyfora
conditionalusepermittoreducetheparkingcapacityrequirementsforemployeesupto50percent:
1.Banksandofficesprovidingon-siteservices;
2.Officesnotprovidingon-siteservice;
3. Manufacturing, including research and testing, bottling, and baking establishments, and
canneries,butnotincludingapparel,printing,andrelated.
B.ReviewCriteria.Inreviewingsuchconditionaluseapplications,thehearingexaminerand/orcity
council shall find that such reduction of parking capacity requirements will not create an adverse
environmental impact on the site;onexistingorpotentialusesadjoiningthesubjectpropertyorinthe
generalvicinityofthesubjectproperty;oronthetrafficcirculationsysteminthevicinity.
C. Alternative Commute Programs. The applicant, owner, and/or proponent shall show through
appropriate studies, reports, and/or documentation, as determined by the public works director and/or
planningdirector,thatthealternativeprogram(s)proposedinlieuoftheparkingcapacityrequirements
willnotcausetheabovestatedimpacts.Alternativeprogramswhichmaybeconsideredinclude,butare
notlimitedtothefollowing:
1.Privatevanpooloperation;
2.Transit/vanpoolfaresubsidy;
3.Impositionofachargeforparking;
4.Provisionofsubscriptionbusservices;
5.Flexibleworkhourschedule;
6.Capitalimprovementsfortransitservices;
7.Preferentialparkingforcarpools/vanpools;
8.Reductionofparkingfeesforcarpoolsandvanpools;
9. Establishment of a transportation coordinator position to implement and monitor a carpool,
vanpoolandtransitprograms;
10.Bicycleparkingfacilities;and
11.Spacingofshifts.
D. Covenants, Guarantees or Agreements. If approved, the city shall require such covenants,
guarantees,oragreements,asnecessarytoensurethattheagreedonalternativeprogram(s)reducingthe
parkingcapacityrequirementswillbeapermanentandeffectivesolution.Suchcovenants,guarantees,or
agreementsshallinclude,butnotbelimitedtothefollowing:
1.Thatthereducedparkingbeaconditionofoccupancyofthebuildingand/orbuildingpermit;
2.Thatmeasuresshallbetakenimmediatelyifthealternativeprogram(s)proveunsuccessfulin
reducingtherequiredparking;
3.Thatthelevelofmanagementoverseeingthealternativeprogram(s)bespecified;and
4. That reports be prepared and submitted annually by the property owner(s) documenting the
effectivenessofthealternativeprogram(s).(Ord.20209,1994;Ord.13593,1983)
Chapter21.20
CODEAMENDMENTS
Sections:
21.20.100Scope.
21.20.200Purpose.
21.20.300Whomayinitiate.
21.20.400Applicableprocedure.
21.20.500Decisioncriteria.
21.20.100Scope.
This chapter establishes the procedure and criteria that the city will use in deciding upon an
amendmenttothetextofthezoningcode.(Ord.24416,2003;Ord.202010,1994)
21.20.200Purpose.
An amendment to thetextofthecityzoningcodeisamechanismbywhichthecitymaybringits
land use and development regulations into consistency with the comprehensive plan or respond to
changingconditionsorneedsofthecity.(Ord.24416,2003;Ord.202010,1994)
21.20.300Whomayinitiate.
The city council, the planning commission or the community development director with the
concurrence of either body may initiate an amendment to the text of the zoning code. (Ord. 2441 6,
1,1978)
ThecitywillprocessanamendmenttothetextofthezoningcodeusingProcessIV,LMC1.35.400
etseq.(Ord.24416,2003;Ord.202010,1994)
Thecitymayapproveorapprovewithmodificationsaproposaltoamendthetextofthezoningcode
if:
A.Theamendmentisconsistentwiththecomprehensiveplan;and
B.Theamendmentissubstantiallyrelatedtothepublichealth,safetyorwelfare;and
C.Theamendmentisnotcontrarytothebestinterestofthecitizensandpropertyownersofthecity
ofLynnwood.(Ord.24416,2003;Ord.202010,1994)
Chapter21.22
RECLASSIFICATION
Sections:
21.22.100Scope.
21.22.200Purpose.
21.22.300Whomayapply.
21.22.350Signaturesonpetitionforchangeofzoneclassification.
21.22.500Submittalrequirements.
21.22.700Mapchange.
21.22.800Concomitantzoningagreement.
21.22.900Timelimitation.
21.22.920Fees.
21.22.940Periodicupdatingofzoningmap.
21.22.950Hearingandnotice.
21.22.960Hearingobjections.
21.22.970CouncilordinanceFinality.
21.22.980InconsistenciesAmendments.
21.22.100Scope.
Thischapterestablishestheprocedureandcriteriathatthecitywilluseinmakingadecisionuponan
applicationforareclassificationofpropertyfromonelandusezonetoanotherlandusezoneorforany
change in the conditions imposed or in the terms of a concomitant agreement executed as part of a
reclassification.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994)
21.22.200Purpose.
Areclassificationofpropertyisamechanismbywhichthelandusezoneclassification,conditions,
or concomitant agreement applicable to property can be changed to reflect such things as changed
circumstances,newlanduseneedsornewlandusepolicies.(Ord.202011,1994)
The property owner or thecitymayapplyforareclassificationofproperty.(Ord.24417,2003;
Ord.202011,1994;Ord.13021,1982;Ord.11514,1980;Ord.9532,1978)
21.22.350Signaturesonpetitionforchangeofzoneclassification.
Apropertyownerdesiringachangeinthezoneclassificationorintheboundariesofthezoneshall
submitapetitioncarryingthesignaturesofnotlessthan51percentoftheownersofpropertywithin300
feetofthepropertyunderconsideration;provided,that:
A. Either spouse may sign as owner, and any partner of a partnership or any officer or agent of a
corporation may sign as owner; provided, that if two or more persons sign for one ownership it shall
countasoneownership;
B.Eachownershipshallbecountedonlyonce,regardlessofitssizeorvalue;
C. An ownership shall be counted only once, regardless of the number of parcels under identical
ownership within the 300-foot limit and regardless ofwhetherornotallsuchidenticalownershipsare
contiguousornoncontiguous;
D.Anyparcel,anypartofwhichiswithinthe300-footlimit,shallbecounted;
E. The signature shall indicate knowledge of, and not endorsement of, the proposedchange.Upon
refusal by an owner to sign, the applicant may submit an affidavit to the effect that the party was
contactedbutrefusedtosign.(Ord.202011,1994;Ord.11351,1980;Ord.9532,1978;Ord.190
Art.XV15.2,1964)
The city will process an application for a reclassification of property through Process IV, LMC
1.35.400etseq.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994)
Applicationforareclassificationofproperty(ies)shallbemadeonformsprescribedbythecity,and
shallbeaccompaniedbythefollowinginformation;provided,thatthecommunitydevelopmentdirector
maywaiveanyoftheseitems,pursuanttoLMC1.35.015(A),uponrequestbytheapplicantandafinding
thattheitemisnotnecessarytoanalyzetheapplication:
A. A site plan of the property, drawn to scale, showing existing natural features, existing and
proposed grades, existing and proposed utility improvements, existing and proposed rights-of-way and
improvements,andexistingandproposedstructuresandotherimprovements,andparticularlyidentifying
thelocationofparkingfortheproposeduse;thissiteplanshallalsoshowstructures,otherimprovements
andnaturalfeaturesthatarelocatedwithin50feetoftheprojectsite;thisinformationmaybeshownon
severalsheetsifneededforreadability;
B.Avicinitymap,showingthelocationofthesiteinrelationtonearbystreetsandproperties;
C. A summary table of project statistics, including site area, building coverage, coverage by
impervious surface, required and proposed parking, and similar data, as required, to evaluate
conformanceoftheproposedprojectwithcityregulations;
D.Awrittenstatementaddressingthedecisioncriteria;
E.Alegaldescriptionoftheproperty,includingparcelnumber;
F.Astatementtotheeffectthattheapplicantorapplicantsarethesoleownersoftheproperty;
G.Photographsofthesite;
H. A completed SEPA checklist (for environmental review), unless the project is categorically
exemptfromSEPAreview;
I.Alistofotherpermitsthatareormayberequiredfordevelopmentoftheproperty(issuedbythe
cityorbyothergovernmentagencies),insofarastheyareknowntotheapplicant;
J.Alistofothercitypermitsthataretobeprocessedconcurrentlywiththispermit,pursuanttoLMC
1.35.080;
K.Paymentofafee,asshowninLMC21.22.920.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.20752,1996;Ord.
202011,1994)
Thecitymayapproveorapprovewithmodificationsanapplicationforareclassificationofproperty
if:
A.Thereclassificationissubstantiallyrelatedtothepublichealth,safety,orwelfare;and
B. The reclassification is warranted because of changed circumstances or because of a need for
additional property in the proposed land use zone classification or because the proposed zoning
classificationisappropriateforreasonabledevelopmentofthesubjectproperty;and
C. The subject property is suitable for development in general conformance with zoning standards
undertheproposedzoningclassification;and
D. The reclassification will not be materially detrimental to uses or property in the immediate
vicinityofthesubjectproperty;and
E.Thereclassificationhasmeritandvalueforthecommunityasawhole;and
F.Thereclassificationisinaccordwiththecomprehensiveplan;and
G. The reclassification complies with all other applicable criteria and standards of the Lynnwood
MunicipalCode.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994)
21.22.700Mapchange.
Followingapprovalofareclassificationofproperty,thecityshallamendthezoningmapofthecity
toreflectthechangeinlandusezone.Thecityshallalsoindicateonthezoningmapthenumberofthe
ordinanceadoptingthechange.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994)
21.22.800Concomitantzoningagreement.
The city is specifically authorized to require that the applicant enter into a concomitant zoning
agreement (CZA) with the city as a condition of the reclassification, and may through that agreement
impose development conditions designed to mitigate potential impacts of the reclassification and
developmentpursuantthereto.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994)
The city may, in the ordinance approving the reclassification, establish a reasonable time within
whichdevelopmentofthesubjectpropertymustbegin.Ifthecityhasestablishedsuchatimelimitation,
thereclassificationmayberevokeduponapplicationofthecityforreclassificationiftheapplicanthas
not applied for a building permit or other necessary development permit and completed substantial
constructionbythespecifieddate.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994)
21.22.920Fees.
Application and review fees relating to the reclassification process are set forth in LMC 2.23.120.
(Ord. 2242 8, 1999; Ord. 2020 11, 1994; Ord. 1630 4, 1988;Ord.5691,1970;Ord.3564,
1967;Ord.2853,1966)
21.22.940Periodicupdatingofzoningmap.
Fromtime-to-time,butatleasteveryfiveyears,thecitycouncilshallupdatethezoningmapofthe
city and make that map the final authority regarding land uses in the city. (Ord. 2441 7, 2003; Ord.
202011,1994;Ord.9531,1978)
21.22.950Hearingandnotice.
In order to effect the purpose of LMC 21.22.940, the city council shall, from time-to-time, hold a
publichearingtoreceiveanycommentsorobjectionstothezoningmapasthenexisting.Atleast30days
but no more than 60 days prior to the hearing, notice of the hearing and its purpose shall begivenby
publicationintheofficialnewspaperofthecityononedayineachoftwosuccessiveweeks.Thenotice
shallspecifythatanyobjectionstothezoningmapasthenconstituted,whicharebasedondiscrepancies
betweenthemapandanyzoningmapordinancepassedbythecouncilorwiththecomprehensiveplan,
mustbemadeatsuchhearingorthezonesasshownonthecurrentzoningmapwillbecomethezonesfor
the city notwithstanding any prior action of the council or any other provisions of the Lynnwood
MunicipalCode.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994;Ord.9531,1978)
21.22.960Hearingobjections.
AtthehearingprovidedinLMC21.22.950,anypersonmayobjecttoanypartofthecurrentzoning
mapforthereasonthatitisinconsistentwithordinancesofthecouncilorwiththecomprehensiveplan.
Suchobjectionsmustbeinwritingandstatewithspecificity:
A.Thepartorpartsofthemapobjectedto;or
B.Thespecificordinanceofthecouncilorsectionofthecomprehensiveplanwithwhichthemapis
inconsistent.(Ord.24417,2003;Ord.202011,1994;Ord.9531,1978)
21.22.970CouncilordinanceFinality.
Followingthehearing,thecouncilshall,within15days,passanordinanceaffirmingthezoningmap
asitexistsexceptforthoseinstanceswherethemaphasbeenshowntothecounciltobeinconflictwith
past action. That ordinance shall supersede all prior ordinances regarding the zoning of property.
Notwithstanding any other ordinance or provision of the Lynnwood Municipal Code, the ordinance
passedbythecouncilasprovidedinthissectionshallconstitutethezonesofthecity.Itshallsupersede
anypriorordinancesofthecouncilandshallbedeemedthefinalauthorityofthematterscontainedinit
asofitseffectivedate.(Ord.202011,1994;Ord.9531,1978)
21.22.980InconsistenciesAmendments.
In the event the council is made aware of inconsistencies between past ordinances and the zoning
map, as provided in LMC 21.22.960, the council shall take the necessary steps to resolve such
inconsistencies.Amendmentsmadetoresolveanyinconsistenciesshallbemadeasacity-initiatedmatter
consistent with the procedures of Process IV, LMC 1.35.400 et seq. Pending resolution of such
inconsistency, the property shall be deemed zoned for use according to the most restrictive use. (Ord.
202011,1994;Ord.9531,1978)
Chapter21.24
CONDITIONALUSEPERMITS
Sections:
21.24.050Procedure.
21.24.100Authorityforissuance.
21.24.150Generalcriteriaforissuanceofconditionalusepermit.
21.24.200Application,hearingandnotice.
21.24.300Expirationofconditionalusepermits.
21.24.400Compliancewithconditionsofpermitrequired.
21.24.050Procedure.
The issuance of any conditional use permit must be in accordance with procedures set forth in
ProcessI,LMC1.35.100etseq.(Ord.202012,1994;Ord.17894,1990;Ord.15302,1986;Ord.
14251,1984;Ord.13585,1983;Ord.11517,1980;Ord.6311,1971;Ord.5222,1969;Ord.
4942,1969)
21.24.100Authorityforissuance.
The hearing examiner may issue conditional use permits for any of the uses for which this title
requires the obtaining of such permits, but not for any other use or purpose. In considering any
conditional use permit, the hearing examiner shall prescribe any conditions that he/she deems to be
necessarytoordesirableforthepublicinterest,andwhereappropriatemaystipulatethatthepermitis
temporaryandestablishanexpirationdate.However,noconditionalusepermitshallbegrantedunlessit
isfoundthat:
A.Theuseforwhichsuchapermitissoughtwillnotbeinjurioustotheneighborhoodorotherwise
detrimentaltothepublicwelfare;and
B.Itwillbeinharmonywiththegeneralpurposeofthistitle.
Thehearingexaminermayallowrelaxationofthedevelopmentstandardsofthistitleifhe/shefinds
that alternative amenities, improvements, proposed location of uses or structures, or other features
incorporatedintotheproposalareinharmonywiththegeneralpurposeofthistitleandwouldprovide
equalorbetterprotectiontothepublicinterestthanwouldthestandardsproposedtoberelaxed.(Ord.
24418,2003;Ord.202012,1994)
21.24.150Generalcriteriaforissuanceofconditionalusepermit.
In determining findings, the hearing examiner shall take into account the character and use of
adjoiningbuildingsandthoseinthevicinity,thenumberofpersonsresidingorworkinginsuchbuildings
oruponsuchland,trafficconditionsinthevicinity,compliancewithanyspecialconditionalusecriteria
forthatspecificusesetforthinthischapterandallfactorsrelevanttothepublicinterest.
Incaseofrejectionbythehearingexamineronanyapplicationprocessed,asix-monthwaitingperiod
shallbenecessarybeforereapplication.(Ord.24418,2003;Ord.202012,1994)
21.24.200Application,hearingandnotice.
Applicationforaconditionalusepermitshallbemadeonformsprescribedbythecity,andshallbe
accompanied by the following information; provided, that the community development director may
waiveanyoftheseitems,pursuanttoLMC1.35.015(A),uponrequestbytheapplicantandfindingthat
theitemisnotnecessarytoanalyzetheapplication:
B.Alandscapeplan,showingexistingandproposedlandscapingandfencing;
C.Avicinitymap,showingthelocationofthesiteinrelationtonearbystreetsandproperties;
D. A written summary of the proposal, including the goals of the proposal, the section(s) of this
municipal code which require approval of the application, and the relationship of the arrangement of
buildings and other structures, parking, and landscaping to those goals and to development and use of
adjoiningproperties;
E. A summary table of project statistics, including site area, building coverage, coverage by
F.Alistofusesforwhichtheconditionalusepermitissoughtandthegrossfloorareaorgrosslot
areathateachusewouldoccupy;
G.Awrittendescriptionoftheproposedoperationoftheuse,includinghoursofoperation,number
ofemployees,andanyproposedstorageoruseofhazardousmaterials;
H.Awrittenstatementaddressingthedecisioncriteria;
I.Alegaldescriptionoftheproperty,includingparcelnumber;
J.Astatementtotheeffectthattheapplicantorapplicantsarethesoleownersoftheproperty;
K.Photographsofthesite;
L. A completed SEPA checklist (for environmental review), unless the project is categorically
M.Alistofotherpermitsthatareormayberequiredfordevelopmentoftheproperty(issuedbythe
cityofbyothergovernmentagencies),insofarastheyareknowntotheapplicant;
N. A list of other city permits that are to be processed concurrently with this permit, pursuant to
LMC1.35.080;
O.DepositfundsorpostbondforrequiredfeesandcostsasstatedinLMC2.23.140;
P.Exteriorelevationofallexistingandproposedstructures;
Q.Acolorsandmaterialsboardshowingallproposedcolorsandmaterials;
R.Iftheprojectistobedevelopedoroccupiedinphases,ascheduleforeachphase;
S. A list of all development standards for which theapplicantisrequestingrelaxation,pursuantto
thissection,andanexplanationofthereasonorjustificationforrelaxationofeachstandard.
Aconditionalusepermitapplicationshallbeprocessedinaccordancewiththeproceduressetforth
inProcessI,LMC1.35.100etseq.(Ord.24418,2003;Ord.22429,1999;Ord.20753,1996;Ord.
202012,1994;Ord.16305,1988;Ord.11355,1980;Ord.5222,1969;Ord.4942,1969)
21.24.300Expirationofconditionalusepermits.
Anyconditionalusepermitwhichisissuedandnotutilizedwithintwoyearsfromtheeffectivedate
ofthepermit,orwithinsuchshorterperiodoftimeasmaybestipulatedbythehearingexaminer,shall
expireandbeofnofurtherconsequence.Inorderforaconditionalusepermittobeconsideredasbeing
utilized, there shall be submitted to the city, by the applicant for the permit, a valid building permit
application including a complete set of plans in the case of a conditional use permit for a use which
wouldrequirenewconstruction;anapplicationforacertificateofoccupancyandbusinesslicenseinthe
caseofaconditionalusepermitwhichdoesnotinvolvenewconstruction;orinthecaseofanoutdoor
use,evidencethatthesitehasbeenandisbeingutilizedinaccordancewiththetermsoftheconditional
usepermit.Afterausehasbeenestablishedinaccordancewiththetermsoftheconditionalusepermit,a
lapseofoneyearduringwhichthepremisesarenotusedforthepurposesprovidedforinthepermitshall
causethepermittoexpireandbeofnofurtherconsequence.Anyconditionalusepermitapprovedprior
totheenactmentofthischaptershallexpiretwoyearsfromthedateofapprovalbythehearingexaminer
unlessthepermithasbeenutilizedasprovidedinLMC21.24.100throughthissection.(Ord.24418,
2003;Ord.202012,1994;Ord.5222,1969;Ord.4942,1969)
21.24.400Compliancewithconditionsofpermitrequired.
Theconditionsofthepermitshallbefullycompliedwith,anduponfailuretocomply,thecommunity
development director may investigate and enforce the conditions of the conditional use permit in the
samemannerasanordinanceviolation.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayalsoinitiateahearing
bythehearingexaminertodeterminethedegreeofnoncompliance.Uponfindingasubstantialdegreeof
noncompliance the hearing examiner may recommend to the city council that the permit be revoked.
Shouldthehearingexaminerrecommendthatthepermitberevokedthecitycouncilshallconsiderthe
matterasthoughitwereanappealoftheexaminersdecisioninaccordancewithLMC1.35.150through
1.35.160.Continuationoftheuseafterapermithasbeenrevokedbythecitycouncilshallbeconsidered
an illegal occupancy and subject to each and every legal remedy available tothecity.(Ord.24418,
2003;Ord.202012,1994;Ord.4942,1969)
A.ThesitingofanSCTFinthecityofLynnwoodrequirestheissuanceofaconditionalusepermitin
accordancewiththeprovisionsofthischapterandsection.Thesitingprocessandcriteriaforessential
publicfacilitieseligibleforcommonsitereviewdescribedintheCapitalFacilitiesandUtilitieselement
oftheLynnwoodComprehensivePlanisherebyadoptedasanoptionalprocessthatmaybeelectedby
the sponsor of an SCTF in addition to the conditional use permit process required by this section. In
consideringtheconcentrationofessentialpublicfacilitiesinthesiteevaluationcriteriadescribedinthe
Capital Facilities and Utilities element of the Lynnwood Comprehensive Plan, the essential public
facilities to be considered are those listed in RCW 71.09.250(8). Any mitigation required under the
commonsitingprocesswillnotexceedthoseprovidedforbyRCWTitle71.
B.Inadditiontotherequirementsrequiredofallconditionalusesinthischapter,anSCTFshallalso
besubjecttothefollowingstandards:
1. Siting shall be limited to locations zoned general commercial (CG), business/technical park
(BTP),andlightindustrial(LI)andonlyinsuchzonedareasthataresouthof208thStreetSW,andwest
of60thAvenueW.
2.SitingCriteria.
a.PolicyguidelinesadoptedbytheSecretaryofSocialandHealthServicesfortheStateof
Washington for the siting of an SCTF shall be considered when providing for the siting of secure
communitytransitionfacilities.
b.ThesitingrequirementssetforthinRCW71.09.285through71.09.340shallbeconsidered
asminimumrequirementsandnothingthereinshallpreventtheimpositionofanyconditionorcausefor
denial of a conditional use permit for an SCTF so long as the condition or cause for denial does not
impose a requirement more restrictive than those specifically addressed in RCW 71.09.285 through
71.09.340.
3. Conditional Use Permit Application Process. A conditional use permit application for an
SCTFshallcomplywithallthepermittingandproceduralrequirementspertainingtoaconditionaluse
permitunderthischapterandtheapplicationthereofshallbeaccompaniedbythefollowing:
a.ThesitingprocessusedfortheSCTF,includingalternativelocationsconsidered.
b.Ananalysisshowingthatconsiderationwasgiventopotentialsitessuchthatsitingofthe
facilitywillhavenoundueimpactonanyoneracial,cultural,orsocio-economicgroup,andthatthere
will not be a resulting concentration of similar facilities in a particular neighborhood, community,
jurisdiction,orregion.
c.Proposedmitigationmeasuresincludingtheuseofeffectivesitebufferingfromadjacent
uses.
d.Ageneraldescriptionofthesecurityplanforthefacilityandtheresidents.
e.Proposedoperatingrulesforthefacility.
f. A schedule and analysis of all public input solicited or to be solicited during the siting
process.
4.ThecityofLynnwoodwillrequireexpertassistanceinreviewingthestatesSCTFapplication.
ThefeechargedfortheSCTFapplicationshallbesufficienttopayforsuchexpertassistance.(Ord.2460
3,4,2003)
A.ThesitingofanOSTSPinthecityofLynnwoodrequirestheissuanceofaconditionalusepermit
inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthischapterandsection.Thesitingprocessandcriteriaforessential
publicfacilitieseligibleforcommonsitereviewdescribedintheCapitalFacilitiesandUtilitieselement
oftheLynnwoodComprehensivePlanisherebyadoptedasanoptionalprocessthatmaybeelectedby
thesponsorofanOSTSPinadditiontotheconditionalusepermitprocessrequiredbythissubsection.
B. In addition to the requirements required of all conditional uses in this chapter, an OSTSP shall
alsobesubjecttothefollowingstandards:
1.SitingCriteria.
a.Minimumseparationof250feetfromapropertyzonedtoaresidentialzone.
b.Minimumseparationof250feetfromapublicpark.
c.Minimumseparationof250feetfromachildcarefacility,youthorganization,publicor
privateschool,collegeoruniversity.
d. Minimum separation distances stated above shall be measured from on a straight line
between the nearest point of the property line defining the residential zoning, park, school, college or
university whether within or without the city limits and the nearest point of the proposed site of the
OSTSP.
e.Minimumseparationofone-halfmilefromanyotherOSTSP.
2. Conditional Use Permit Application Process. A conditional use permit application for an
OSTSPshallcomplywithallthepermittingandproceduralrequirementspertainingtoaconditionaluse
permit under this chapter. In addition, the following items shall accompany any application for a
conditionalusepermitforanOSTSP:
a. A narrative description of the siting process used for the OSTSP, including alternative
locationsconsidered.
b.Ananalysisshowingthatutmostconsiderationwasgiventopotentialsitessuchthatthere
will not be a resulting concentration of similar facilities in a particular neighborhood, community,
jurisdiction,orregion.
c. Proposed land use mitigation measures including the use of extensive buffering from
adjacentuses.
d. A security plan for the facility and a cooperation plan with the Lynnwood police
department.
e.Proposedoperatingrulesforthefacilityandanyadjacentparkingareausedbythefacility.
f. A schedule and analysis of all public input solicited or to be solicited during the siting
process.
g. A certification from DSHS that it has completed its consultation process with the city
council for the proposed location and/or the plan of DSHS to participate with the city council in the
consultationprocessrequiredbyRCW70.96A.410priortocertificationoftheprogram.
h.Aningressandegressplanformanagingclientelevisitstothefacility.(Ord.2465*1,
2003;Ord.24501,2003;Ord.24293,4,2002)
*Sunsetclause:Ordinance2465extendsOrdinance2429seffectivedatetonolaterthanMay11,2004.
Chapter21.25
PROJECTDESIGNREVIEW
Sections:
21.25.100Administrativedecisionbycommunitydevelopmentdepartmentdirector.
21.25.105Administration.
21.25.110Purposeofreview.
21.25.115Applications.
21.25.120CompliancewithStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct.
21.25.125Officialfile.
21.25.130Publicnoticeofimpendingdecision.
21.25.135Burdenofproof.
21.25.140Writtencomments.
21.25.145Directorsdecision.
21.25.150Designdeparture.
21.25.155Limitationonmodification.
21.25.160Effectofthedecision.
21.25.165LapseofapprovalGeneral.
21.25.170LapseofapprovalTimeextension.
21.25.175Bondsorotherfinancialsecurity.
21.25.180Completecompliancerequired.
21.25.185Processonappealtohearingexaminer.
21.25.100Administrativedecisionbycommunitydevelopmentdepartmentdirector.
LMC21.25.100through21.35.185shallapplytomultiple-family,commercial,industrialandother
nonresidential project design review decisions of the community development department director
wheneveraprovisionoftheLynnwoodMunicipalCoderequiresprojectdesignreview.(Ord.238813,
2001)
21.25.105Administration.
Various places in this title indicate that applications for certain multiple-family, commercial,
industrial and other nonresidential development are permitted only if it complies with Lynnwood
CitywideDesignGuidelinesandapprovedpursuanttotheprovisionofthischapter.Inaddition,various
parts of this title that also require design review for remodeling and expansion of existing
multiple-family, commercial, industrial and other nonresidential development shall also comply with
LynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesandbeapprovedpursuanttotheprovisionsofthischapter.The
community development director will make the decision on compliance with the Lynnwood Citywide
DesignGuidelinesbasedonwrittencommentsandinformation.Appealsofthedecisionwillbedecided
bythehearingexaminer(seeLMC21.25.185).(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.110Purposeofreview.
Projectdesignreviewhasthefollowingpurposes:
A. To review the proposal for compliance with the provisions of this title, Lynnwood Citywide
DesignGuidelinesandallotherapplicablelawsandregulations.
B.Tohelpinsurethattheproposaliscoordinated,asisreasonableandappropriate,withotherknown
oranticipateddevelopmentonprivatepropertiesintheareaandwithknownoranticipatedright-of-way
andotherpublicimprovementprojectswithinthearea.
C. To encourage proposals that embody good design principles that will result in high quality
developmentonthesubjectproperty.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.115Applications.
A.WhoMayApply?Anypersonmay,personallyorthroughanagent,applyforadecisionregarding
propertyheorsheowns.
B. How to Apply. The applicant shall file a completed application on the form provided by the
applicabledepartment,andsupplyalltheapplicationmaterialsspecifiedintheform.Theapplicantshall
also provide all information or material that is specified in applicable provisions of this title, and any
additionalinformationormaterialthatthedirectordeterminesisreasonablynecessaryforadecisionon
thematter.
C. Fee. With the application, the applicant shall submit a fee. The fee for a project design review
applicationissetforthinLMC2.23.120.Theapplicationwillnotbeacceptedunlessitisaccompanied
bytherequiredfee.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.120CompliancewithStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct.
TheStateEnvironmentalPolicyAct(SEPA)appliestosomeofthedecisionsthatwillbemadeusing
this process. The SEPA responsible official (environmental review committee) shall evaluate each
application and, where applicable, comply with SEPA and with state regulations and city ordinances
issuedundertheauthorityofSEPA.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.125Officialfile.
A.Contents.Thedirectorshallcompileanofficialfileontheapplicationcontainingthefollowing:
1.Allapplicationmaterialsubmittedbytheapplicant.
2.Allwrittencommentsreceivedonthematter.
3.Thewrittendecisionofthedirector.
4.Ifthedecisionofthedirectorisappealed,thefollowingwillbeincludedinthefile:
a.Theletterofappeal;
b.Allwrittencommentsreceivedregardingtheappeal;
c.Thestaffreportontheappeal;
d.Thedecisionofthehearingexaminerontheappeal.
5.Anyotherinformationrelevanttothematter.
B.Availability.Theofficialfileisapublicrecord.Itisavailableforinspectionandcopyinginthe
communitydevelopmentdepartmentduringregularbusinesshours.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.130Publicnoticeofimpendingdecision.
A.ContentofNotice.Thedirectorshallprepareanoticeofanimpendingdecisiononanapplication
forprojectdesignreviewcontainingthefollowinginformation:
1.Thenameoftheapplicantand,ifapplicable,theprojectname;thedateofapplication;
2.Thestreetaddressofthesubjectpropertyor,ifthisisnotavailable,alocationaldescriptionin
nonlegallanguagesufficienttoidentifyitslocation;
3.ThecitationofapplicableprovisionoftheLynnwoodMunicipalCode;
4.Abriefdescriptionoftheimpendingdecision;
5.Astatementoftheavailabilityoftheofficialfile;
6.Thedateonwhichthepubliccommentperiodends;
7.Astatementoftherightofanypersontosubmitwrittencommentstothedirectorregardingthe
applicationwithin14daysofthedateofthenotice;
8. A statement that only persons who submit written comments to the director or specifically
requestacopyoftheoriginaldecisionmayappealthedirectorsdecision.
B.TimeofNotice.Thedirectorshallprovidesuchnoticeatleast17dayspriortothedecision.
C.Thedirectorshallprovidesuchnoticeby:
1.Publishingitintheofficialdailynewspaperofthecity(seeChapter1.08LMC);
2.Postingitateachofficialpostingplaceofthecity(seeChapter1.12LMC),andpostingiton
ornearthesubjectproperty;
3. Mailing the notice to each owner of real property within 300 feet of any boundary of the
subject property and of any property contiguous thereto which is in the applicants ownership. Notice
mailedtotheaddresseefoundonthecityofLynnwoodutilitybillingrecords,orifthereisnosuchrecord
foranygivenlot,thennoticemailedtothelastownerofrecordintheofficeofthecountytreasurershall
bedeemedpropernotice;
4. Mailing the notice addressed to occupant/tenant of each address in a multiple-residential
buildingormobilehomeparkwithintheapplicantspropertyorcontiguoustothesubjectpropertyandto
eachaddressinamultiple-residentialbuildingormobilehomeparkwithin300feetofanyboundaryof
the subject property and any property contiguous thereto which is in the applicants ownership.
Occupant/tenant mustbeaddressedbyunitinamultiple-unitbuildingormobilehomeparkbutneed
notbeidentifiedbyname;
5.Mailingthenoticetoeachpersonwhohasrequestedsuchnoticeinwritingforthecalendar
yearandwhohaspaidthe$250.00fee.
D.Noticebymailrequirementsshallbesatisfiedbysubstantialcompliancewiththissection.(Ord.
238813,2001)
21.25.135Burdenofproof.
The applicant has the responsibility of convincing the director that, under the provisions of this
process,theapplicantisentitledtotherequesteddecision.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.140Writtencomments.
The director shall consider all written comments and information regarding the requested decision
thatisreceivedbythecommunitydevelopmentdepartmentpriortothedateonwhichthedecisionisto
bemade.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.145Directorsdecision.
A.General.
1.CoordinationwithDecisionsUnderSEPA.IfaSEPAthresholddeterminationisrequiredtobe
issued, the threshold determination must precede the directors decision on the project. If the SEPA
threshold determination is appealed, the directors decision shall be issued prior to the open record
hearingonthethresholddeterminationappeal.
B.DecisionalCriteria.Thedirectorshallusethecriterialistedinthissection.
1.Itisconsistentwiththecomprehensiveplan.
2.Itisconsistentwithallapplicableprovisionsofthischapter.
3.ItisconsistentwiththeapplicabledesignguidelinesfoundintheLynnwoodCitywideDesign
Guidelines,adoptedbythisreferenceandincorporatedintheprovisionsoftheLMCandChapter21.25
LMCasfullyasifhereinsetforth.
4. For development applications for remodeling or expansion of an existing development, it is
consistentwiththoseprovisionsintheLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesidentifiedbythedirector
asbeingapplicable.
5.Forsuchapplications,thedirectormaymodifyapplicabledesignstandardsandguidelinesto
providecontinuitybetweenexistingandnewdevelopmentand/orproposedphasesofdevelopment.
C.ConditionsandRestrictions.Thedirectorshallincludeinthewrittendecisionanyconditionsand
restrictionsthatarenecessarytoensurecompliancewiththedecisionalcriterialistedinsubsection(B)of
thissection.
D.ContentsofDecision.Thedirectorshallincludethefollowinginthewrittendecision:
1.Astatementgranting,modifyingandgranting,ordenyingtheapplication.
2.Anyconditionsandrestrictionsthatareimposed.
3. A statement of facts presented to the director that support the decision, including any
conditionsandrestrictionsthatareimposed.
4.Astatementofthedirectorsconclusionsbasedonthosefacts.
5.Astatementofthecriteriausedbythedirectorinmakingthedecision.
6.Thedateofthedecision.
7.Asummaryoftherights,asestablishedinthisprocess,oftheapplicantandotherstoappeal
thedecisionofthedirector.
8. A statement of any threshold determination made under the State EnvironmentalPolicyAct
(SEPA),Chapter43.21CRCW.
E. Distribution of Written Decision. Within five working days after the written decision of the
directorisissued,itshallbedistributedasfollows:
1.Acopywillbemailedtotheapplicant.
2.Acopywillbemailedtoeachpersonwhosubmittedwrittencommentsorinformationtothe
director.
3.Acopywillbemailedtoanypersonwhohasspecificallyrequestedit.
4.Acopywillbegiventoeverymemberofthecitycouncil.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.150Designdeparture.
Anapplicantmaypropose,andthedirectormayapproveanalternativeprojectdesignthatdoesnot
strictly comply with applicable design guidelines, but is consistent with the intent of the design
guidelines. In evaluating the project, the director shall determine if the alternative design provides
equivalent or superior results when compared with strict compliance with applicable guidelines. The
directormayalsoapproveanalternativeprojectdesignonthebasisofphysicalconstraintsoftheproject
site.Thedirectormayalsoapproveanalternativedesignforspecialtypesofpublicfacilityprojectssuch
aspark-and-ridelotsandtransitcentersonthebasisoftheuniquefunctionstheyaredesignedtoserve.
Zoningcoderequirementsandstandardsarenotsubjecttodesigndeparture.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.155Limitationonmodification.
Ifthedirectormodifiesorimposesconditionsupontheapplicationwhichresultsinaproposalnot
reasonably foreseeable from the description of the proposal contained in the public notice provided
pursuanttoLMC1.35.330,thedirectorshallprovideanewnoticeofanimpendingdecisionandobtain
publiccommentpriortomakingadecision.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.160Effectofthedecision.
Theapplicantmaynotengageinanyactivitybasedonthedecisionuntilthethirdworkingdayafter
thetimetoappealhasexpired.Ifthedecisionisappealed,theapplicantmaynotengageinanyactivity
basedonthedecisionuntilthethirdworkingdayafterthecityissuesafinaldecisiononthematter.Ifthe
decisionofthedirectorisnotappealed,thatdecisionisthefinaldecisionofthecity.(Ord.238813,
2001)
21.25.165LapseofapprovalGeneral.
Theapplicantunderthisprocessmustbeginconstructionorsubmittothecityacompletebuilding
permit application for the development activity, or remodel or expansion of existing development
approved under this process within one year after the final decision on the matter, or the decision
becomes void. The applicant must substantially complete construction for the development activity,
remodelorexpansionofexistingdevelopmentapprovedunderthisprocessandcompletetheapplicable
conditionslistedinthedecisionwithinfiveyearsafterthefinaldecisionofthecityonthematter,orthe
decisionbecomesvoid.IflitigationisinitiatedpursuanttoLMC1.35.260,Appealofhearingexaminers
decisiontosuperiorcourt,thetimelimitsofthissectionareautomaticallyextendedbythelengthoftime
betweenthecommencementandfinalterminationofthatlitigation.Ifthedevelopmentactivity,remodel
orexpansionofexistingdevelopmentapprovedunderthisprocessincludesphasedconstruction,thetime
limits of this section may be extended in the decision on the application, to allow the completion of
subsequentphases.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.170LapseofapprovalTimeextension.
A. Application. Prior to the lapse of approval under LMC 1.35.565 the applicant may submit a
writtenapplicationintheformofaletterwithsupportingdocumentationtothecommunitydevelopment
departmentrequestingaone-timeextensionofthosetimelimitsofuptooneyear.
B. Criteria. The request must demonstrate that the applicant is making substantial progress on the
development activity, remodel or expansion of existing development approved under this process and
that circumstances beyond the applicants control prevent compliance with the time limits of LMC
1.35.565.
C. Review Process. An application of a time extension will be reviewed and decided upon by the
director.
D.Appeals.Anypersonwhoisaggrievedbythegrantingordenyingofarequestforatimeextension
underthissectionmayappealthatdecision.Theappellantmustfilealetterofappealindicatinghowthe
decision on the time extension affects the appellants property and presenting any relevant material or
information supporting the appellants contention. The appeal will be heard and decided upon using
ProcessIIasidentifiedinLMC1.35.200.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.175Bondsorotherfinancialsecurity.
The city may require a bond or other financial security to insure compliance with any aspect of a
permitorapprovalunderthisprocess.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.180Completecompliancerequired.
A.Generally.Exceptasspecifiedinsubsection(B)ofthissection,theapplicantmustcomplywith
allaspects,includingconditionsandrestrictions,ofanapprovalgrantedunderthisprocessinordertodo
everythingauthorizedbythatapproval.
B.Exception,SubsequentModification.Ifaspecificsiteconfigurationforthesubjectpropertywas
approvedunderthisprocessoranyquasi-judicialprocess,theapplicantisnotrequiredtoapplyforand
obtainapprovalthroughthisprocessforasubsequentchangeinsiteconfigurationunless:
1.Thereisachangeinuseandthistitleestablishesdifferentormorerigorousstandardsforthe
newusethanfortheexistinguse;or
2. The director determines that there will be substantial changes in the impacts on the
neighborhoodorthecityasaresultofthechange.(Ord.238813,2001)
21.25.185Processonappealtohearingexaminer.
Anypartyofrecordmayappealthedecisionofthedirectorbyfilingawrittenrequestforappealwith
thecommunitydevelopmentdepartmentwithin14calendardaysofthedateofissuanceofthedecision.
An appeal filed within this time limit shall be processed pursuant to Process II, as identified in LMC
1.35.200.(Ord.238813,2001)
Chapter21.26
VARIANCES
Sections:
21.26.100Scope.
21.26.150Purpose.
21.26.400Limitationonauthority.
21.26.500Extension.
21.26.550Secondextension.
21.26.600Assurancedevice.
21.26.100Scope.
Thischapterestablishestheproceduresandcriteriathatthecitywilluseinmakingadecisionupon
anapplicationforavariancefromtheprovisionsofthezoningcode.(Ord.24419,2003;Ord.2020
13,1994)
21.26.150Purpose.
Avarianceisamechanismbywhichthecitymaygrantrelieffromtheprovisionsofthezoningcode
wherepracticaldifficultyrenderscompliancewiththeprovisionsofthecodeanunnecessaryhardship,
where the hardship is a result of the physical characteristics of the subject property and where the
purposeofthecodeandofthecomprehensiveplancanbefulfilledupongrantingofthevariance.(Ord.
24419,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
Onlythepropertyownermayapplyforavariancefromtheprovisionsofthezoningcode.(Ord.2441
9,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
The city willprocessanapplicationforavariancefromtheprovisionsofthezoningcodethrough
Process I, LMC 1.35.100 et seq. The community development director is the applicable department
director.(Ord.24419,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
Applicationforavarianceshallbemadeonformsprescribedbythecity,andshallbeaccompanied
bythefollowinginformation;provided,thatthecommunitydevelopmentdirectormaywaiveanyofthese
items, pursuant to LMC 1.35.015(A), upon request by the applicant and a finding that the item is not
necessarytoanalyzetheapplication:
B.Alandscapeplan,showingexistingandproposedlandscapingandfencing;
D. A written summary of the proposal, including the goals of the proposal, the section(s) of this
municipal code which require approval of the application, and the relationship of the arrangement of
buildings and other structures, parking, and landscaping to those goals and to development and use of
adjoiningproperties;
E. A summary table of project statistics, including site area, building coverage, coverage by
F.Alistofusesforwhichthesitewillbeusedandthegrossfloorareaorgrosslotareathateachuse
wouldoccupy;
G. A written description of the proposed use of the site, including hours of operation, number of
employees,andanyproposedstorageoruseofhazardousmaterials;
H.Awrittenstatementaddressingthedecisioncriteria;
I.Alegaldescriptionoftheproperty,includingparcelnumber;
J.Astatementtotheeffectthattheapplicantorapplicantsarethesoleownersoftheproperty;
K.Photographsofthesite;
L. A completed SEPA checklist (for environmental review), unless the project is categorically
M.Alistofotherpermitsthatareormayberequiredfordevelopmentoftheproperty(issuedbythe
N. A list of other city permits that are to be processed concurrently with this permit, pursuant to
LMC1.35.080;
O.PaymentofrelatedfeesandcostsasnotedinLMC2.23.120;
P.Exteriorelevationsofallexistingandproposedstructures;
Q.Iftheprojectistobedevelopedoroccupiedinphases,ascheduleforeachphase;
R. A colors and materials board showing all proposed colors and materials. (Ord. 24419,2003;
Ord.224210,1999;Ord.20754,1996;Ord.202013,1994)
Thehearingexaminermayapproveorapprovewithmodificationsanapplicationforavariancefrom
theprovisionsofthezoningcodeif:
A.Thevarianceforthesubjectpropertywillnotconstituteagrantofspecialprivilegeinconsistent
with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and the zone in which the property is
located;and
B.Thevarianceisnecessarybecauseofspecialcircumstancesrelatingtothesize,shape,topography,
locationorsurroundingsofthesubjectproperty,toprovideitwithuserightsandprivilegespermittedto
otherpropertiesinthevicinityandinthelandusezoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated;and
C.Thegrantingofthevariancewillnotbemateriallydetrimentaltothepublicwelfareorinjuriousto
thepropertyorimprovementsinthevicinityandzoneinwhichthesubjectpropertyislocated;and
D.Thespecialcircumstancesofthesubjectpropertymakethestrictenforcementoftheprovisionsof
thiscodeanunnecessaryhardshiptothepropertyowner;and
E.Thespecialcircumstancesofthesubjectpropertyarenottheresultoftheactionsoftheapplicant
orapredecessorininterest;and
F. The variance is the minimum necessary to fulfill the purpose of a variance and the need of the
applicant;and
G.Thevarianceisconsistentwiththepurposeandintentofthezoningcode;and
H. The variance is in accord with the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 2441 9, 2003; Ord. 2020 13,
1994)
21.26.400Limitationonauthority.
Thehearingexaminermaynotgrantavarianceto:
A.Theprovisionsofregulationsestablishingtheallowableusesineachlandusezone;or
B.AnyproceduraloradministrativeprovisionsoftheLynnwoodMunicipalCode;or
C.Anyprovisionofthezoningcodewhich,bythetermsofthatcode,isnotsubjecttoavariance.
(Ord.24419,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
Avarianceautomaticallyexpiresandisvoidiftheapplicantfailstoobtainabuildingpermitorother
necessarydevelopmentpermitandsubstantiallycompletesimprovementsallowedbythevariancewithin
18monthsoftheeffectivedateofthevariance.(Ord.202013,1994)
21.26.500Extension.
Uponapplicationofthepropertyownerthehearingexaminermayextendavariance,nottoexceed
oneyear,if:
A.Unforeseencircumstancesorconditionsnecessitatetheextensionofthevariance;and
B. Termination of the variance would result in unreasonable hardship to the applicant, and the
applicantisnotresponsibleforthedelay;and
C. The extension of the variance will not cause substantial detriment to existing uses in the
immediatevicinityofthesubjectproperty.(Ord.24419,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
21.26.550Secondextension.
Uponapplicationofthepropertyowner,thehearingexaminermayextendavarianceasecondtime.
No more than two extensions may be granted. A second extension, not to exceed one year, may be
grantedif:
A.ThecriteriainLMC21.26.500aremet;and
B.Theapplicanthasdemonstratedreasonablediligenceinattemptingtomeetthetimelimitimposed;
and
C.Conditionsintheimmediatevicinityofthesubjectpropertyhavenotchangedsubstantiallysince
thevariancewasfirstgranted.(Ord.24419,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
21.26.600Assurancedevice.
In appropriate circumstances the hearing examiner may require reasonable performance or
maintenance assurance devices to assure compliance with the provisions of the zoning code and the
varianceasapproved.(Ord.24419,2003;Ord.202013,1994)
Chapter21.28
SPECIALUSEPERMIT
(RepealedbyOrd.2441)
Chapter21.30
PLANNEDUNITDEVELOPMENT
Sections:
21.30.100Purpose.
21.30.200Initiationofplannedunitdevelopmentprojects.
21.30.250Applicationfee.
21.30.300Procedureforapprovalofplannedunitdevelopmentprojects.
21.30.320FinaldevelopmentplanSubmittal.
21.30.340Zoningmapchange.
21.30.400Expiration.
21.30.500Formandcontentsofapplications.
21.30.600Permittedlocationofplannedunitdevelopmentprojects.
21.30.800Usespermitted.
21.30.900Usecontrolinplannedunitdevelopments.
21.30.950Permissivevariationsinrequirements.
21.30.970Minoradjustmentsinplannedunitdevelopment.
21.30.100Purpose.
Aplannedunitdevelopmentisamechanismbywhichthecitymaypermitavarietyintype,design,
and arrangement of structures;andenablethecoordinationofprojectcharacteristicswithfeaturesofa
particular site in a manner consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. A planned unit
development allows for innovations and special features in site development, including the location of
structures,conservationofnaturallandfeatures,conservationofenergy,andefficientutilizationofopen
space.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.7431,1974;Ord.190Art.XII12.1,1964)
21.30.200Initiationofplannedunitdevelopmentprojects.
Plannedunitdevelopmentprojectsmaybeinitiatedby:
A.Theownerofallthepropertyinvolved,ifunderoneownership;or
B.Anapplicationfiledjointlybyallownershavingtitletoallofthepropertyintheareaproposed
for theplannedunitdevelopmentproject,ifthereismorethanoneowner.Wheneveranapplicationis
filedbymorethanoneowner,theapplicationshouldreciteawillingnessbytheapplicantstoenterintoa
binding agreement between all owners of lands within the proposed PUD whereby the planned unit
features, such as open space, greenbelt, access parking, and similar items, shall become a covenant
runningwithlandsinvolvedwithinthePUD.Additionalguarantees,including,butnotlimitedtobonds,
mayberequiredbythecitycouncil;or
C.Agovernmentalagency.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.7431,1974;Ord.190Art.XII12.1a,
1964)
21.30.250Applicationfee.
FeesandcostsaresetforthinLMC2.23.120.(Ord.224212,1999;Ord.202015,1994)
21.30.300Procedureforapprovalofplannedunitdevelopmentprojects.
ThecitywillprocessanapplicationforapreliminaryplannedunitdevelopmentthroughProcessIV
(LMC1.35.400through1.35.499).Beforeapprovalofanyplan,thecitycouncilshalldeterminethatsuch
plans comply with the development policies of the comprehensive plan, the purpose of this title, and
provisions of this chapter. Such preliminary approvalorsubsequentrevisionshallbebindingastothe
general intent and apportionment of landforbuildings,stipulateduseandcirculationpattern,butshall
notbeconstruedtorenderinflexibletheultimatedesign,specificusesorfinalplanoftheproject.
Allcommercial,industrial,andmultiple-familyplannedunitdevelopments(PUDs)andPUDswithin
nonresidentialdevelopmentshallcomplywithapplicableLynnwoodCityDesignGuidelinesandreceive
projectdesignreviewapprovalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMCpriortoProcessIVapproval.(Ord.2388
7431,1974;Ord.2521,1965;Ord.190Art.XII12.2,1964)
21.30.320FinaldevelopmentplanSubmittal.
The petitioner shall within one year of the date of the preliminary approval submit a final
developmentplanoftheproposeddevelopmentforapprovalbythehearingexaminer.Theplanwill,if
approved, constitute a limitation on use and design of the site. The plan as approved may not include
permissionforanyusewhichisnotexpressedintheapplicationandincludedinallnoticestothepublic
oftheintendedPUD.Intheeventthatnofinaldevelopmentplanhasbeensubmittedwithinoneyearof
thedateofpreliminaryapproval,theapplicationshallexpireandnofurtheractionupontheapplication
shallbetaken.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.18731,1992;Ord.15303,1986;Ord.7431,1974;
Ord.2521,1965;Ord.190Art.XII12.2,1964)
21.30.340Zoningmapchange.
Theplannedunitdevelopmentresultingfromtheapplicationoftheprovisionsofthissectionshallbe
made a part of the zoning map and identified thereon by appropriate reference to the detailed planned
unit development map and explanatory text, if any, either by number or by symbol. (Ord. 2020 15,
1994;Ord.18731,1992;Ord.15303,1986;Ord.7431,1974;Ord.2521,1965;Ord.190Art.
XII12.2,1964)
21.30.400Expiration.
Upontheabandonmentofaparticularprojectauthorizedunderthischapterorupontheexpirationof
threeyearsfromthefinalapprovalofaplannedunitdevelopmentwhichhasnotbythenbeencompleted,
orcommencedwithanextensionoftimeforcompletiongranted,theauthorizationshallexpireandthe
land and the structures thereon may be used only for a lawful purpose permissible within the zone in
whichtheplannedunitdevelopmentislocated.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.190Art.XII12.3,1964)
21.30.500Formandcontentsofapplications.
The planning director shall prescribe the form on which applications are made for planned unit
development projects and prescribe the type of information to be provided in the application by the
applicant.Noapplicationshallbeacceptedunlessitcomplieswithsuchrequirementsandisverifiedasto
thecorrectnessofinformationgivenbythesignatureoftheapplicantattestingthereto.
A.SiteMap.Thereshallbeincludedasapartoftheapplicationanaccuratemapdrawntoascaleof
notlessthan100feettotheinchshowingtheboundariesofthesite,names,anddimensionsofallstreets
bounding or touching the site; the proposed location and horizontal and vertical dimensions of all
buildingsandstructuresproposedtobelocatedonthesite;proposedlocationanddimensionsof open
space, ifany,withinthesite;proposedpublicdedications,ifany,withinthesite;location,dimensions,
and design of off-street parking facilities showing points of ingress to and egress from the site; and
existing topographic contours at intervals of not more than five feet together with proposed grading,
drainage,andlandscaping.
B.WrittenStatement.Theexplanatorytextshallcontainawrittenstatementofthegeneralpurposes
oftheprojectandanexplanationofallfeaturespertainingtousesandotherpertinentmattersnotreadily
identifiableinmapform.Theadoptionofthetextspecifyingtheparticularnonresidentialusespermitted
tolocateonthesite,ifany,shallconstitutealimitationtothosespecificuses.
C. Area for Public Purposes. If the planned unit development contains any area that may require
acquisition for public purposes such as opening and widening of streets or alleys, such features in
additiontobeingindicatedontheplannedunitdevelopmentmap,shallalsobeshowninexactdetailona
separate map to be processed and adopted in the manner prescribed for adoption of official controls.
Such official control shall be identified in the official controls related to such elements of the
comprehensive plan as involve the identification and preservation of future rights-of-way for public
thoroughfares or areas for other public uses; provided however, in lieu thereof or in combination with
such official controls, a plat may be filed and processed as required by the subdivision regulations.
Hearings on the planned unit development, the official control, plat, and reclassification, if involved,
shall be separately noted in the public notice of hearing, but may be held concurrently, and action on
eachshallbetakenseparately.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.190Art.XII12.4,1964)
21.30.600Permittedlocationofplannedunitdevelopmentprojects.
Nonresidentialusesmaybelocatedinanyzonewithinthecitysolongastheusesareconsistentwith
theobjectivesofthecomprehensiveplan.Wheneveraplannedunitproposalprovidesforintendeduses
whicharelessrestrictiveorofdifferentcharacterthantheexistingzoning,thecitycouncilshallconsider
thatcircumstanceasonefactorinestablishingconditionsuponthegrantingof
permissiontoproceedwiththeproposedplannedunit.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.9881,1978;
Ord.7431,1974;Ord.190Art.XII12.5,1964)
21.30.800Usespermitted.
The city council may approve any use not a direct contradiction to the objectives of the
comprehensive plan, except as set forth in LMC 21.30.950(B); provided however, the notices to the
publicrelativetothePUDshallstatewithparticularityeveryusetowhichpropertieswithinthePUDare
to be put and the city council, in granting any PUD, shall make findings as to the specific uses to be
permittedwithinthePUD.Everyotheruseshallbeillegalunlessgrantedthroughasubsequentrevision
ofthePUDinthesamemannerasarezoneofproperty.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.18732,1992;Ord.
9882,1978;Ord.7431,1974;Ord.2522,1965;Ord.190Art.XII12.7,1964)
21.30.900Usecontrolinplannedunitdevelopments.
A.RetailUses.Inresidentialplannedunitdevelopmentsaccessoryincidentallimitedretailuseswill
onlybepermittedinthosedevelopmentswhichareplannedfor400familiesormore.Buildingpermitsor
occupancypermitsforsuchusesshallnotbeuseduntilone-halfofthetotalprojectiscompleted.
B.OpenSpaceLandAmount.Inallresidentialplannedunitdevelopments,whichincludeattached
dwelling units or multiple dwellings, the design of the planned unit development is expected to
demonstratecreativityindealingwiththetopography,soil,existingvegetation,streams,andwaterbodies
andotherphysicalconditions,tomaximizecommonopenspace,orcombinationsofcommonopenspace
and small private outdoor areas related to each residential unit. The open space of a planned unit
developmentisexpectedtocontributetothecontinuityofanyexistingorplannedopenspaceswithinthe
vicinity,whetherpublicorprivate.
C. Open Space Land Guarantee. Adequate guarantee must be provided to insure permanent
retention of open space land area resulting from the application of these regulations, either by private
reservation for the use of residents within the development or by dedication to the public or a
combinationthereof.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.8721,1976;Ord.190Art.XII12.8,1964)
21.30.950Permissivevariationsinrequirements.
In considering a proposed planned unit development project, the approval thereof may involve
modificationsintheregulations,requirements,andstandardsofthezoneinwhichtheprojectislocated
soastoappropriatelyapplysuchregulations,requirements,andstandardstothelargersite.Inmodifying
suchregulations,requirements,andstandardsastheymayapplytoaplannedunitdevelopmentproject,
thefollowinglimitationsshallapply:
A.YardsandSite-Screening.Therequirementsforyardsandsite-screeningwhichwouldnormally
apply to the uses within the planned unit development, if those uses were being developed in a
conventionalusezone,shallapplyinaplannedunitdevelopmentunlessotherproposalsareapprovedas
part of the preliminary planned unit development. Such proposals shall be accompanied by supporting
materialdemonstratingthatthevariationswouldprovideequalorgreaterprotectiontoadjacentornearby
properties.
B. Number and Type of Dwelling Units. In a residential planned unit development, the allowed
number of units may be arranged into the types of structures allowed in higher density zones. The
numberofdwellingunitspermittedinanyRzoneshallbedeterminedbydividingthenetdevelopment
areabytheminimumlotareaperdwellingunitrequiredinthezoneinwhichtheareaislocated.
Reductions in lot size requirements when parking spaces are placed within the building structure
shallnotapplytoplannedunitdevelopments.Netdevelopmentareashallbedeterminedbysubtracting
from the total development area the area set aside for churches, schools or commercial use and the
amount of land that would be required for streets if the landwasdevelopedunderstandardprovisions
insteadofPUD.InRSzones,streetright-of-wayrequirementsunderstandardsubdivisionpracticesmay
beassumedtobe15percentunlessdemonstratedotherwise.
C. Permitted Residential Site Coverage. The permitted percentage of coverage by residential
buildingsandstructuresforthenetdevelopmentareaasdeterminedinsubsection(B)ofthissectionshall
notexceedthepercentageofcoveragepermittedinthezoneinwhichtheprojectislocated.
D.PermittedNonresidentialSiteCoverage.Thesitecoveragepermittedforthenonresidentialuses
shallbesolelyinthediscretionofthecitycouncil;inexercisingitsdiscretion,thecitycouncilshallbe
guided by the density and uses permitted on lands affected by this PUD, the objectives of the
comprehensiveplan,thesitecoveragepermittedbytheexistingzoning,anyfirehazardsandtheabilityto
provide fire protection and other emergency services, the amount of area neededforparkingandopen
spacetocausethisPUDtobecompatibletoadjacentlandsanduses,andsuchadditionalinformationas
thecitycouncildeterminestoberelevanttoitsdeliberation.
E.Off-StreetParking.Anoff-streetcustomerparkingplanshallbeprovidedinconnectionwiththe
preliminary planned unit development application, conforming to the standards of this title for the
number of stalls and dimensional standards. Any proposed variations from the dimensional standards
shall be shown on the parking plan and shall be accompanied by supporting material justifying the
variations. The parking plan may also provide for flexibility in the number of parking stalls by
designating a part of the parking plan to be made available upon demand by the city council or their
designee.Suchreserveparkingcapacityshallbeguaranteedbybondorotherappropriateguarantee.The
landtobereservedforpotentialparkingimprovementsshallbeimprovedwithaninterimlandscaping,
but the preliminary approval may provide that existing vegetation may be retained in lieu of the
landscaping.(Ord.202015,1994;Ord.18733,1992;Ord.8722,3,1976;Ord.7431,1974;
Ord.386,1968;Ord.190Art.XII12.9,1964)
21.30.970Minoradjustmentsinplannedunitdevelopment.
In issuing building permits in connection with the constructionofaplannedunitdevelopment,the
building department may make minor adjustments involving the location or dimensions of buildings,
providedsuchadjustmentsshallnotchangethecharacterorgenerallocationofbuildings,andshallnot
increase the total amount of floor space authorized in the planned unit development, or the number of
dwelling units, nor decrease the amount of parking or loading facilities, nor permit buildings tolocate
closer to any boundary line, nor change any points of ingress and egress to the site. (Ord. 2020 15,
1994;Ord.7431,1974;Ord.190Art.XII12.10,1964)
Chapter21.40
USEZONESANDZONINGMAP
Sections:
21.40.100Usezonesestablished.
21.40.200Adoptingmapofusezoneboundaries.
21.40.300Determiningboundariesgenerally.
21.40.400Boundariesfollowingstreetcenterlines.
21.40.500Boundariesparalleltostreetcenterlines.
21.40.600Boundariesfollowinglotortractlines.
21.40.700Boundariesdividingtracts.
21.40.800Vacatedstreets,alleys.
21.40.900Orderofrestrictiveness.
21.40.100Usezonesestablished.
Forthepurposeofthistitle,thecityisdividedintousezonesasprovidedhereafter:
EssentialUses Symbols Description
A.Single-FamilyResidentialZones.
Single-Family RS-8 ResidentialZone
Residences RS-7 ResidentialZone
B.Multiple-FamilyZones.
Multiple-Family RML Low-Density
Residences Multiple-FamilyResidential
RMM Medium-Density
Multiple-FamilyResidential
RMH High-Density
Multiple-FamilyResidential
C.CommercialZones.
Retail,Officesand B-4 RestrictedBusiness
Services B-3 NeighborhoodBusiness
B-2 LimitedBusiness
PCD PlannedCommercial
Development
B-1 CommunityBusiness
MU MixedUse/Business
CG GeneralCommercial
PRC PlannedRegionalShopping
Center
D.IndustrialZones.
EmploymentUses BTP BusinessandTechnical
Park(s)
LI LightIndustrial
E.PublicandInstitutionalZones.
InstitutionalUses P-1 PublicandSemi-PublicUses.
1989;Ord.14653,1985;Ord.12478,1982;Ord.11881,1981;Ord.10364,1979;Ord.9533,
1978;Ord.190Art.V.5.1,1964)
21.40.200Adoptingmapofusezoneboundaries.
Theboundariesofsuchusezonesasshallbeestablishedshallbeshownonamap,entitled MapB,
TheOfficialZoningMapoftheCityofLynnwood, onfileintheofficeofthecityclerk,whichmap,
withallexplanatorymatterthereon,shallbedeemedtoaccompany,andisbythisreferenceincorporated
hereinasthoughfullysetforthandhereinmadeapartofthistitle.(Ord.244111,2003;Ord.2020
16,1994;Ord.190Art.V5.2,1964)
21.40.300Determiningboundariesgenerally.
Whereuncertaintyexistswithrespecttotheboundariesofanyoftheaforesaidzonesasshownonthe
zoning map, the provisions of LMC 21.40.400 through 21.40.800 shall apply. (Ord. 2020 16, 1994;
Ord.190Art.VI,1964)
21.40.400Boundariesfollowingstreetcenterlines.
Wherezoneboundariesareindicatedasapproximatelyfollowingthecenterlinesofstreets,alleysor
highways,theactualcenterlineshallbeconstruedtobetheboundary.(Ord.202016,1994;Ord.190
Art.VI6.1,1964)
21.40.500Boundariesparalleltostreetcenterlines.
Wherezoneboundariesareindicatedasrunningapproximatelyparalleltothecenterlineofastreet,
theboundarylineshallbeconstruedtobeparalleltothecenterlineofthestreet.(Ord.202016,1994;
Ord.190Art.VI6.2,1964)
21.40.600Boundariesfollowinglotortractlines.
Wherezoneboundariesareindicatedonsuchmapsasapproximatelyfollowingthelotortractlines,
theactuallotortractlinesshallbeconstruedtobetheboundaryofsuchusezone.(Ord.202016,1994;
Ord.190Art.VI6.3,1964)
21.40.700Boundariesdividingtracts.
Whereazoneboundaryonsuchsectionalmapsdividesatractinunsubdividedproperty,thelocation
ofsuchusezoneboundary,unlessthesameisindicatedbydimensionsthereon,shallbedeterminedby
useofthescaleappearingonsuchsectionalareazonemap.(Ord.202016,1994;Ord.190Art.VI
6.4,1964)
21.40.800Vacatedstreets,alleys.
Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the
abutting property to which the vacated portion shall revert shall apply to such vacated or abandoned
streetoralley.(Ord.202016,1994;Ord.190Art.VI6.5,1964)
21.40.900Orderofrestrictiveness.
The city of Lynnwood is divided into 16 use zones which shall be known, in the order of
restrictiveness,beginningwiththemostrestrictive,as:
UpondeletionoftheSuburban
ResidentialZone(RS-12),theproperties
inthezonearetobeautomatically
placedintheadjacentResidentialZone
(RS-8)
RS-8 ResidentialZone
RS-7 ResidentialZone
P-1 PublicandSemi-PublicUseZone
RML Low-DensityMultiple-FamilyZone
RMM Medium-DensityMultiple-FamilyZone
RMH High Density Multiple Family Zone
RMH High-DensityMultiple-FamilyZone
UpondeletionoftheHighRise
Multiple-FamilyZone(RMHR),the
propertiesinthezonearetobe
automaticallyplacedintheHighDensity
Multiple-FamilyZone(RMH).
B-4 RestrictedBusinessZone
B-2 LimitedBusinessZone
UpondeletionoftheHighwayServices
Zone(C-2),thepropertiesinthezoneare
tobeautomaticallyplacedintheadjacent
PlannedCommercialZone(PCD).
B-3 NeighborhoodBusinessZone
PCD PlannedCommercialZone
B-1 CommunityBusinessZone
MU MixedUse/BusinessZone
CG GeneralCommercialZone
PRC PlannedRegionalShoppingCenterZone
BTP BusinessandTechnicalParks
LI LightIndustrial
1985;Ord.12479,1982;Ord.11882,1981;Ord.9534,1978;Ord.190Art.IX9.1,1964)
Chapter21.42
RESIDENTIALSINGLE-FAMILYZONES
Sections:
21.42.050Zonesandpurposes.
21.42.100Usesallowedinresidentialzones.
21.42.110Limitationsonuse.
21.42.200Developmentstandards.
21.42.210Additionaldevelopmentstandards.
21.42.250Developmentstandardsforparkfacilities.
21.42.300Homeoccupations.
21.42.400Accessorystructuresanduses.
21.42.420PlacementofaccessorybuildingsandstructuresInteriorlots.
21.42.440PlacementofaccessorybuildingsandstructuresCornerandreversecornerlots.
21.42.500Signs.
21.42.900Otherregulations.
The residential zones are intended to provide for a wide range of housing densities and styles
consistentwithcontemporarybuildingandlivingstandards.(Ord.24661,2003)
SeeTable21.42.01foruserestrictionsinresidentialzones.
Table21.42.01
Use RS-8 RS-7
Single-FamilyDwellings(oneperlot) P P
AdultFamilyHomes P P
AccessoryDwellingUnit+ ASF ASF
AgriculturalandHorticulturalActivities,includingplantnurseries+ C C
ChildDay-CareCenters+ C* C*
Churches C C
ManufacturedHomeDevelopmentsandDesignedManufacturedHomes+ P P
ParkandPoolLots+ C** C**
PublicParks P P
PublicUtilityFacilitiesnecessaryforthetransmission,distributionorcollectionofelectric, C C
telephone,wirelesscommunication,telegraph,cableTV,naturalgas,water,andsewerutility
services,excludingsewertreatmentplants,offices,repairshops,warehouses,andstorageyards+
Schools,LibrariesorMuseums,OfficesofPhilanthropicorCharitableOrganizations,butnot C C
includingNonprofitRetailStores
WirelessCommunicationsFacilityAttached(notpermittedonresidentialstructures) P P
*Onlyasanaccessorytoaschoolorchurch.
**Onlyonpropertieswithstreetfrontagealongstreetsdesignatedasarterials.
+SeeLMC21.42.110.
Key:
ASF=Allowedasanaccessoryusetoasingle-familyresidence.
P=Useispermittedasaprimaryuse;seeLMC21.42.300regardinghomeoccupations.
C=Theusemaybepermittedthroughissuanceofaconditionalusepermit.
=Useisprohibited.
(Ord.24661,2003)
A.AgriculturalandHorticulturalActivities.Agriculturalandhorticulturalactivities,includingplant
nurseries,mustbedevotedtotheraisingofplants.Nostructures,uses,oraccessoryusesorstructuresare
permitted,exceptthosespecificallyauthorizedbytheconditionalusepermit.
B. Public Utility Facilities. Public utility facilities necessary for the transmission, distribution or
collectionofelectric,telephone,wirelesscommunication,telegraph,cabletelevision,naturalgas,water,
and sewer utility services, excluding sewer treatment plants, offices, repair shops, warehouses, and
storageyardsshallbesubjecttothefollowingadditionalstandards:
1.Suchfacilitiesshallnotbeinjurioustotheneighborhoodorotherwisedetrimentaltothepublic
welfare;
2.Theapplicantshalldemonstratetheneedfortheproposedpublicutilityfacilitytobelocated
inaresidentialarea,theproceduresinvolvedinthesiteselectionandanevaluationofalternativesites
andexistingfacilitiesonwhichtheproposedfacilitycouldbelocatedorco-located;
3.Asitedevelopmentplanshallbesubmittedshowingthelocation,size,screeninganddesignof
allbuildingsandstructures,includingfences,thelocation,size,andnatureofoutdoorequipment,andthe
location,number,andspeciesofallproposedlandscaping;
4. The facility shall be designed to be aesthetically and architecturally compatible with the
naturalandbuildingenvironment.Thisincludes,butisnotnecessarilylimitedto,buildingdesignandthe
useofexteriormaterialsharmoniouswiththecharacterofthesurroundingneighborhoodandtheuseof
landscaping and privacy screening to buffer the facilities and activities on the site from surrounding
properties.Anyequipmentorfacilitiesnotenclosedwithinabuilding(e.g.,towers,transformers,tanks,
etc.)shallbedesignedandlocatedonthesitetominimizeadverseimpactsonsurroundingproperties;
5. All wireless communications facilities shall comply with national, state or local standards,
whichever is more restrictive, in effect at the time of application, for nonionizing electromagnetic
radiation;
6. That the applicant shall demonstrate a justification for the proposed height ofthestructures
andanevaluationofalternativedesignswhichmightresultinlowerheights.Ifadditionalheightoverthat
allowedinthezoneisjustifieditmaybeapprovedbythecity;
7. The applicant shall include an analysis of the feasibility of future consolidated use of the
proposedfacilitywithotherpublicutilityfacilities.
Provided, that this subsection shall not apply to utility facilities located on a property which are
accessorytotheresidentialuseofthatpropertyortothetransmission,distributionorcollectionlinesand
equipmentnecessarytoprovideadirectutilityconnectiontothepropertyorneighboringproperties,orto
thoseutilityfacilitieslocatedonpublicright-of-way,norshallitapplytoutilityfacilitiesinstalledwithin
new subdivisions, which shall be evaluated prior to plat approval and do not require a separate
conditionalusepermit.
C.ParkandPoolLots.Parkandpoollotsmaybepermittedbyconditionalusepermit.Inconsidering
anapplicationforsuchause,thehearingexaminershallreviewallimpactsoftheproposeduseuponthe
surroundingneighborhoodincluding,butnotlimitedto,location,traffic,displacementofrequiredstalls,
noise,hoursofoperation,ingressandegress,signage,parkinglotillumination,andaestheticimpacts.In
single-familyzones,parkandpoollotsshouldnotbetheprincipaluseofaproperty,butanaccessoryuse
toapermittedorconditionaluseinthatzone.
Theapplicantforsuchapermitshallsubmitasiteplanindicating:
1.Thepropertyboundaries;
2.Thelocationofallbuildingsonthesitewiththefloorareasofeachuseindicated;
3. The location and dimensions of all existing or proposed parking stalls, including the
designationofthosetobeavailabletoparkandpoolusers;and
4.Thelocationandtypeofallexistingorproposedlandscaping.
Theapplicantshallalsosubmitdrawingsofproposedsignageandananalysisoftheparkingdemand
ofanyexistingusesonthesiteandtheanticipateddemandbyparkandpoolusers.
D.ChildDay-CareCenters.
1. Considerations. Child day-care centers may be permitted by issuance of a conditional use
permit.Beforeapprovalordenialofanapplication,thehearingexaminerandcitycouncilwillconsider
theneedfortheactivityintheareaandallpossibleimpactsintheareaincludingbutnotlimitedtothe
following:
a.Anyadverseorsignificantchanges,alterationsorincreasesintrafficflowthatcouldcreate
ahazardoussituationaseitheradirectorindirectresultoftheproposedactivity;
b.Anyabnormalincreaseindemandforanypublicservice,facilityorutility;
c.Thesize,location,andaccessoftheproposedsite;and
d.Anyadverseeffectsonthestandardoflivabilitytothesurroundingarea.
2. Requirements. In any case, the approval of the conditional use permit shall include the
a.Theapplicantmustbestate-licensedbeforetheoperationofthefacility;
b.Adequateoff-streetparkingmustbeprovided;
c. All outdoor play areas must be fenced with a minimum of 800 square feet plus an
additional80squarefeetperadditionalchildover10;
d.Siteandsoundscreeningstandardsfortheoutdoorplayareamustbemet;
e.Theapplicantmustprovideoff-streetaccesstothefacilityfromthepublicright-of-wayfor
thepurposeofpickupanddeliveryofchildren;
f.Theapplicantmustindicatetheagesofthechildrentobecaredfor;
g.SeeLMC21.16.290(A)forsignregulations.
E. Manufactured Home Developments. Permitted under the provisions for planned unit
developments.SeeChapters21.30and21.70LMC.
F.AccessoryDwellingUnits.Accessorydwellingunitsshallbepermittedsubjecttotheprovisions
ofthissection.
1. Purposes. Regulating the development and use of accessory dwelling units is intended to
achievethefollowingpurposes:
a. Provide the opportunity for resident homeowners to enjoy companionship and security
fromtenantswhilemaintainingtheprivacyofasingle-familyresidence;
b.CreateadditionalaffordablehousinginLynnwood;
c.Allowapropertyownertocontinuetoresideinaneighborhoodafteralifestylechange,in
particular,byhavingtheopportunitytoreceiverentalincome;
d.Develophousingthatisappropriatetosmallerhouseholds;and
e. Protect neighborhood stability, property values, and the appearance and character of
single-familyneighborhoodsbyregulatingtheinstallationanduseofaccessorydwellingunits.
2. Permitted Zones. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in the R-7 and R-8 zones;
provided, that an accessory dwelling unit may be permitted only onapremisesthatalreadycontainsa
primaryresidence.
3. Minimum Lot Size. Accessorydwellingunitsshallbeallowedonlyatapremiseswithalot
areaofatleast10,000squarefeet.
4. Number. A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on a single-family
premises.
5. Location inRelationtoPrincipalResidence.Theaccessorydwellingunitmaybewithinthe
principal residence, or it may be connected to it by the foundation, floor, walls, ceiling, and roof;
connectionbymeansofabreezewayorotherpartiallyopenstructureshallnotfulfillthisrequirement.
Theunitmaybecreatedbyeitherbuildingnewhabitablespaceorbyconvertingexistinghabitable
space,orbyacombinationofnewconstructionandconversion.Anynewconstructionfortheaccessory
unitmaynotbelocatedinfrontof(i.e.,closertothefrontpropertylinethan)theexistingstructure.
6. Development Standards. Any new construction shall meet all thedevelopmentstandardsfor
theapplicablezone,exceptasmodifiedbythissection,andshallcomplywithallapplicablecitycodes,
includingrequirementsofthebuildingcode.
7.Size.Theaccessorydwellingunitshallhaveagrossfloorareaofnotlessthan500squarefeet
andnotmorethan700squarefeet.Itshallhavenotmorethanonebedroom.
8. Design. The accessory dwelling unit shall be designed so that, to the degree reasonably
feasible, the appearance of the building remains that of a single-family residence. At a minimum, the
plansfortheunitshouldconformtothefollowingguideline:
Anynewexteriorconstructionassociatedwithcreatinganaccessorydwellingunitshouldmatchthe
existing exterior materials and design of the principal residence, and the pitch of anynewroofshould
match that of the principal residence. Any new landscaping should conform with or improve existing
landscaping.
9.EntranceLocation.Theentrance(s)totheaccessorydwellingunitshallbelocatedinsucha
mannerasnottoappearasasecondprimaryentrancetothestructurewhichencompassestheprincipal
residence.
10.Parking.Twooff-streetparkingspacesshallbeprovidedfortheaccessorydwellingunit,in
addition to the parking required for the main residence. They shall be paved in conformance with
standardcityrequirements.Theseparkingspacesmaybelocatedinagarage,carport,orinanoff-street
area reserved for vehicle parking. These parking spaces may not be located in tandem with parking
spaces for the principal unit. These parking spaces may not encroach into any portion of a public or
privatestreetright-of-way(includinganylandscapedportion).
11. Accessibility. In order to encourage the development of housing units for people with
disabilities,thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayallowreasonabledeviationsfromtherequirements
ofthissectiontoinstallfeaturesorfacilitiesthatfacilitateaccessibility.Suchfeaturesorfacilitiesshall
comply with the citys building and fire codes. Such deviations may be considered as part of the
accessorydwellingunitpermit(seebelow).
12. Owner Occupancy. The property owner (title holder or contract purchaser) must occupy
either the principal unit or the accessory dwelling unit as their permanent residence for at least six
months of each calendar year. Owners shall sign and record with the county an affidavit in a form
acceptabletothecityattestingtotheiroccupancy.Atnotimemaythepropertyownerreceiverentfor
whicheverunitisowneroccupied.
13.MaximumOccupancy.Nomorethantwopersonsmayliveinanaccessorydwellingunit.
14. Permitting. No construction permit or occupancy permit for any improvements for an
accessorydwellingunitshallbeissueduntilandunlessapermitfortheunitisapprovedandrecorded,
pursuanttothissubsection.
a. Application and Fee. The property owner shall submit an application for an accessory
dwellingunitpermittothecommunitydevelopmentdirector,includingplansforcreatingtheaccessory
dwelling unit (including design plans for any new construction), evidence of current ownership (or
purchase contract), certification of owner occupancy, payment of related fees and costs as set forth in
LMC2.23.120;andsuchotherinformationasthecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayrequireinorder
todeterminewhethertheapplicationconformswithcityrequirements.
b. Action. After determining that the application is complete, the community development
directorshallapprovetheapplicationandissueanaccessorydwellingunitpermitifhe/shefindsthatthe
applicationconformswiththerequirementsofthissectionandotherapplicablesectionsofthemunicipal
code.
c. Validity. Any permit issued pursuant to this section shall be issued only totheproperty
owner and shall be valid only so long as the permit holder owns the property in title or as a contract
purchaser. Such permit shall expire automatically upon any transfer of property ownership from the
permitholder.Continuedoccupancyoftheaccessorydwellingunitasaseparatelivingunitshallrequire
applicationforanewpermitbythecontractpurchaserornewpropertyownerandrenewalofthepermit
by the community development director. The community development director shall renew any permit
underthissubsectionifhe/shefindsthattheaccessorydwellingunitcomplieswithallprovisionsofthis
section.
d.ExtensionofTenancyAfterPropertySale.Ifapropertyissoldandthenewownerfilesan
applicationforapermit,thetenantsmaycontinuetoresideatthepropertyfortheremainderofanylease,
orupto90calendardays,whicheverislonger,exceptthatsuchresidencycontinuationshallnotexceed
one year. A single additional continuation of up to six months may be granted by the community
development director, upon written request by both the tenant andthe(new)propertyowner,ifshe/he
findsthatterminationofresidencybythetenantswouldimposeasubstantialandunusualhardshiponthe
tenants.
e. Recording. The permit, and any other forms required by the community development
director, shall be recorded by the property owner with the county to indicate the presence of the
accessorydwellingunit,therequirementofowner-occupancy,andanyotherstandardsorrequirements
formaintainingtheunitasaseparatedwellingunit.Anypermitapprovedunderthissectionshallnotbe
effectiveuntilevidenceofrecordationispresentedtothecommunitydevelopmentdirector.
f.Expiration.Anypermitforanaccessorydwellingunitshallexpireoneyearfromthedate
ofapprovalunlessabuildingpermitfortheaccessorydwellingunithasbeenobtained.Thecommunity
developmentdirectormaygrantasingleone-yearextensiontothistimelimit,providedawrittenrequest
fortheextensionisreceivedbeforeexpiration.
g. Cancellation/Revocation. Cancellation of an accessory dwelling unit permit may be
accomplished by the owner filing a certificate that the owner is relinquishing an approved accessory
dwelling unit permit with the community development director and recording the certificate at the
county.Apermitforanaccessorydwellingunitmayberevokedforviolationoftherequirementsofthe
sectionorforfraudinobtainingthepermit.
h. Appeal. Any action by the community development director may be appealed by the
applicant to the hearing examiner only for noncompliance with these regulations; provided, that such
appealshallbefiledinwritingwithin10calendardaysofmailingofanoticeofaction.Suchappealshall
beprocessedasprovidedforinProcessII,LMC1.35.200etseq.
15.SubdivisionProhibited.Noaccessorydwellingunitmaybesoldasaseparatepropertyorasa
condominium, or in any way be part of a subdivision of the lot upon which it is located unless that
subdivisionconformswithallprovisionsoftheLynnwoodMunicipalCode.
16.HomeOccupations.Ahomeoccupationmaynotbeconductedintheaccessorydwellingunit.
17.LegalizationofExistingAccessoryDwellingUnits.Accessorydwellingunitsthatexistedon
or before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter may be granted an accessory
dwellingunitpermit,subjecttothissubsection.
a. Time Limit. Anapplicationforanaccessorydwellingunitpermitforapre-existingunit
mustbefiledwiththecommunitydevelopmentdepartmentwithin18monthsoftheeffectivedateofthe
ordinancecodifiedinthischapter.
b.ConstructionCodesCompliance.Anyspaceusedfororincludedintheaccessorydwelling
unit shall have been constructed pursuant to a building permit issued by the city of Lynnwood (or the
county of Snohomish if the property was not part of the city at the time of construction) and in
compliance with the building and other construction codes that were in effect when construction was
completed. The applicant must provide written documentation to verify construction code compliance.
Alternatively,theapplicantmayverifycodecomplianceforexistingconstructionthroughthecommunity
developmentdepartment.
c. Development and Use Standards. Development and use of the pre-existing accessory
dwellingunitshallcomplywithallprovisionsofthissection.(Ord.24661,2003)
Table21.42.02
DevelopmentStandards
Standard RS-8 RS-7

MinimumLotArea+ 8,400sf 7,200sf
MinimumLotAreaper NA NA
Dwelling
MinimumLotWidth 70ft.+ 60ft.
MinimumFrontageatStreet 30ft.+ 30ft.
MinimumFrontYardSetback
InteriorLot 25ft. 20ft.
CornerLot 25ft. 20ft.
AbuttingaPrincipal 25ft. 25ft.
ArterialStreet
MinimumSideYardSetbacks
CornerLot
StreetSide 15ft. 15ft.
InteriorSide 5ft. 5ft.
BothSidesCombined 15ft. 10ft.
AbuttingaPrincipal 25ft. 25ft.
ArterialStreet
MinimumSideYardSetbacks
InteriorLot
EachSide 5ft. 5ft.
BothSidesCombined 15ft. 10ft.
MinimumRearYardSetback 25ft. 25ft.
MaximumLotCoverageby 35percent 35percent
Buildings
MaximumBuildingHeight 35ft. 35ft.
+SeeLMC21.42.210.
(Ord.24661,2003)
A.ParkingRequirements.ParkingrequirementsfortheresidentialzonesareasprovidedinChapter
21.18LMC.
B. Fences and Hedges. Fence and hedge regulations for the residential zones are as provided in
Chapter21.10LMC.
C.MinimumLotArea.WithinRS-8orRS-7zonedlandtherequiredminimumlotsizestandardsfor
individuallotswillbeconsideredtobemetiftheaveragelotsizeofthelotsinthesubdivisionorshort
subdivision(thetotallandareawithinlotsdividedbythenumberoflots)isequaltoorlargerthanthe
requiredminimumlotsizeallowedintherespectivezone;provided,that:
1.Nolotshallbesmallerthan90percentoftherequiredminimumlotsizeinthatzone;
2.Notmorethana25percentincreaseovertherequiredminimumlotsizeforanyindividuallot
shallbecreditedincomputingaveragelotsize;
3.Cornerorreversecornerlotsshallnotbesmallerthantherequiredminimumlotsizeallowed
inthatzone;
4.Alotwhichis,bytheseprovisions,smallerthantherequiredminimumlotsizeisalloweda
reductionoffivefeetfromtherequiredminimumlotwidth;
5.Finalplatsorshortplatswhichutilizelotsizeaveragingshalllistthelotareasofalllotsonthe
faceoftheplat;and
6. Preliminary plats approved utilizing lot size averaging shall not receive final approval by
divisionsunlesseachdivisionindividuallysatisfiestheseprovisions.
D. Pre-Existing Subdivisions. Any lot described on a plat duly recorded in the land records of
SnohomishCountypriortoJanuary1,1970,maybeusedforaone-familydwellingifthewidthofthelot
isnotlessthan60feet,theareaofthelotisnotlessthan7,000squarefeet,andthelotandbuildingsto
belocatedthereonconformtoallotherstandardsoftheR-8zone.(Ord.24661,2003)
A. Buildings and structures at properties designated Parks, Recreation and Open Space on the
future land use plan map of the comprehensive plan shall be subject to the development standards in
LMC 21.42.200; provided, that the community development director may authorize a reduction in the
minimumsetbackfromapublicstreettothefollowing:
1.Structuresandbuildingsnomorethanonestoryinheightandwithagrossfloorareaof1,000
squarefeetorless:10feet.
2.Structuresandbuildingseithermorethanonestoryinheightorwithagrossfloorareagreater
than1,000squarefeet(orboth):25feet.
3.Provided,thatthedirectorfinds:
a.ThestandardsinLMC21.42.200wouldnotallowuseofabuildingorstructureinthepark
asthatbuildingorstructureisintendedtobeused;and
b.Useofthebuildingorstructurewouldnotadverselyaffectadjoiningproperties.
B.Noticeofsuchapprovalshallbemailedtoownersofpropertythatadjointhesiteoftheproposed
buildingorstructure.Approvalofabuildingorstructureunderthissectionmaybeappealedwithin14
calendar days of issuance of a determination under this section using Process II. The date of issuance
shallbethreedaysfollowingthedateofmailingofthenotice.(Ord.24661,2003)
Home occupations are permitted upon issuance of a business license by the city clerks office
pursuanttotheprovisionsofLMCTitle5.Toassureadherencetothedefinitionof homeoccupation,
applicantsforhomeoccupationbusinesslicensesshallacknowledgeinwriting,certifiedunderpenaltyof
perjury under the laws of the state of Washington, that they will comply with the provisions of this
section. Failure to so certify shall constitute an incomplete application and the same shall not be
processed. Home occupation business licensees shall comply with the conditions listed in this section.
Failure to so comply shall constitute a misdemeanor and grounds for revocation or suspension of said
license.(Homedaycareisregulatedseparately,underLMC21.42.400.)
A. Area Used. A home occupation may only be conducted in the principal building and not in an
accessorybuilding.Theareadevotedtothehomeoccupationmaycomprisenomorethan25percentof
theareaoftheprincipalbuilding.Anyextensionofthehomeoccupationtotheoutdoors,includingbut
notlimitedto,pavingofyardsforparking,outdoorstorageoractivity,indoorstorageoractivityvisible
fromoutdoors(e.g.,inanopengarage)isprohibited.
B. Access.Accesstothespacedevotedtothehomeoccupationshallbefromwithinthedwelling,
andnotfromaseparateoutsideentrance.
C. Employment. No one other than members of the family who are residing on the licensees
premisesmayperformlabororpersonalservicesonthepremises,whethersuchpersonsareemployeesor
independent contractors. Persons in building trades and similar fields using their homes or
multiple-familyhousingasofficesforbusinessactivitiescarriedonofftheresidentialpremisesmayhave
other employees or independent contractors; provided, that such employees or independent contractors
donotperformlabororpersonalservicesontheresidentialpremises,parkonornearthedwellingsite,or
visittheresidenceduringthecourseofbusiness.
D.StockinTrade.Theprocessing,storing,andoccasionalsaleofhandicraftsmadeonthepremises
andothersmallproductsisallowed,subjecttocompliancewithotherconditionsofthistitle.Thedisplay
orstorageofgoodsoutsidethepremisesorinawindowisprohibited.
E.Equipment,Use,andActivities.Noequipmentmaybeusedandnoactivitiesmaybeconducted
whichwouldresultinnoise,vibration,smoke,dust,odors,heat,glare,orotherconditionsexceedingin
duration or intensity those normally produced by a residential use. Normal residential use shall be
construed as including the above impacts only on an occasional weekend or evening basis (e.g., in
connectionwithahobbyorhome/yardmaintenance),andnotonadailybasis.
F.Traffic.Thenatureofthehomeoccupationshallbesuchthatitdoesnotgeneratetrafficinexcess
of normal residential traffic. Home occupations which result in travel to the site by customers or
suppliersoranyotherpersonsinexcessofonevisiteveryhourarespecificallyprohibited;provided,that
this limitation may be exceeded one day each month to facilitate the holding of occasional meetings
whichisinherenttocertaintypesofhomeoccupations.Trafficgeneratedbyahomeoccupationislimited
tothehoursof9:00a.m.to9:00p.m.Theserestrictionsshallnotapplytothesaleofhouseholdgoodson
the premises (garage sale) nor do such sales require the obtaining of a home occupation license.
However,tominimizetrafficimpactsonaneighborhood,salesofhouseholdgoodsshallbelimitedtono
morethantwoperyear,eachsalenottoexceedsevendays.Pickupordeliverybycommercialvehicles
otherthanthoseofthehomeoccupationownershallbelimitedtoonevehicleofone-tonratedcapacity
orless.
G. Certain Uses Specifically Prohibited. The following uses are specifically prohibited as home
occupations:
1.Automotiverepairsordetailing;
2.Smallengineandmajorappliancerepair;
3.Boarding,grooming,kenneling,ormedicaltreatmentofanimals;
4.Contractorsshops;
5.On-sitesaleoffirewood;
6.Sheetmetalfabrication;
7.Escortservices;
8.Healthcareactuallydeliveredtopatients,including,butnotlimitedto,treatmentsbymedical
doctors, chiropractors, dentists, podiatrists, naturopaths, psychologists, hypnotherapists, massage
practitioners,physicaloroccupationaltherapists,nurses,andacupuncturists;
9.Anyusewithademonstratedtendencytoviolateoneormoreoftheconditionsofthissection.
H.Signs.AnyhomeoccupationsignmustmeettheresidentialsignregulationsinLMC21.16.290.
(Ord.24661,2003)
A.SolarEnergySystems.Theuseofsolarenergysystems(forexample,attachedsolargreenhouses,
attached solar sunspaces, and solar collectors) can be an effective and efficient method for producing
energyandreducingenergyconsumption.ThemajorityofresidentialstructureswithinLynnwoodwere
constructed before solar energy systems became a viable means for producing energy, thus lot yard
setbacksandheightrestrictionsdonottakesuchsystemsintoaccount.ThecityofLynnwoodfindsthatit
isinthebestpublicinteresttoencouragesolarenergysystems.Ifitisfoundthatasolarenergysystem
would have a positive impact on energy production and conservation while not having an adverse
environmental impact on the community, but the placement of such system requires violation of city
setback or maximum height limitations, allowance of such systems may be permitted through the
variance process and shall be encouraged. In viewing such variance request, the following shall be
consideredinmakingadetermination:
1.Thatthesolarenergysystemhasanetenergygain;
2. That the solar energy system is designed to minimize glare towards vehicular traffic and
adjacentproperties;
3.Thatthesolarenergysystemnotadverselyaffectsolaraccesstoadjacentproperties;
4.Thatthesolarenergysystemcomplywithallothercityzoning,engineering,building,andfire
regulations;and
5. That the solar energy system is found to not have any adverse impacts on the area, which
impactsshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,theeffectsofsuchsystemupontheviewsfromneighboring
propertiesandpublicways.
Inordertoshowthattheproposedenergysystemwillconformtotheabove,theapplicantshallbe
required to submit a site plan and elevations showing the location, size, and dimensions of the solar
energy system and its relation to all adjacent properties. Care shall be taken to ensure that the design,
materialsusedandcolorsarchitecturallyblendinwiththeexistingstructure.Thecitymayrequirethat
the site plan and elevations and/or energy saving calculations be prepared by an engineer, architect or
builderspecializinginsolarenergyconstruction.
B. Heat Pumps. Provided such are baffled, shielded, enclosed, or placed on the property to ensure
thatthedbaleveldoesnotexceedtheapplicablenoiselevelatthepropertyline.Documentationofthe
methodstoensurecompliancewiththesestandardsshallberequiredoftheapplicantpriortoissuanceof
a permit to install a heat pump. In the event of persistent noise problems, it shall be the owners
responsibility to retain a noise consultant and to take the necessary actions to mitigate the impacts
immediately. Heat pumps complying with the above standards shall be placed a minimum of five feet
fromallpropertylines.
The use of heat pumps also may be an effective and efficient method for reducing energy
consumption.Themajorityofresidentialstructureswereconstructedbeforeheatpumpsbecameaviable
meansforreducingenergyconsumption,thuslotyardsetbacksdidnottakethemintoaccount.Insome
instancestheonlyand/orthebestlocationofaheatpumpwillnotcomplywiththeminimumfive-foot
setback from all property lines.Heatpumpswithinthefive-footsetbackmaybepermittedthroughthe
varianceprocess.Inorderforanysuchvariancetobegranted,itmustbefoundthat:
1.Theheatpumpdoesnotexceedtheapplicabledbanoiselevelatthepropertyline;
2.Theheatpumpdoesnotcauseanadverseenvironmentalimpact;and
3. The proposed location is the more desirable in lieu of the minimum five-foot setback.
Supportingdocumentationshallbeprovidedbyanindividualknowledgeableofheatpumpoperationand
installation.
C. Family Child Care Homes. Family child care homes are permitted as an accessory use to a
dwelling.
D. Keeping Small Animals as Pets. The keeping of small animals as pets shall be permitted as an
accessory use; the keeping of livestock shall not be permitted except that an occupant shall be ableto
keep one animal; i.e., horse, cow or sheep on a lot having a minimum of 20,000 square feet and an
additionalanimalforeach20,000squarefeetadditionallotarea.Theentiresquarefootageofroaming
area shall be fenced. Fences must be of such a type and size as to prevent encroachment on adjacent
property. Encroachment shall be defined as reaching over, under or through, as well as trespassing or
intrudingupon,thepropertyofanother.Accessorybuildingsusedforhousinganimalsshallbeprovided,
andshallbeaminimumof200andamaximumof250squarefeetinareaperanimal,exceptasallowed
byvariance,andshallnotbecloserthan25feettoapropertyline.Anaccessorybuildingforthehousing
ofsmallanimalsorfowlshallnotexceed36squarefeetinfloorareawhenlocatedonaresidentiallot
andneitherthebuildingnorthefencedareafortheirroamingshallbecloserthan25feettoaproperty
line.Thekeepingofmink,goats,foxes,orhogsisprohibited.
E.Carnivals,Circuses,andOtherTemporarySpecialEvents.Theseusesarepermittedifaccessoryto
a school, church, park, or other facility of a similar nature. Such activities shall not be subject to
regulationbyChapter5.30LMC.(Ord.24661,2003)
A. Distance Between Buildings and Structures. The distance between a building containing a
dwellingunitandanyotherbuildingonthesamelotshallbeassetforthinthebuildingcode.
B. Accessory Buildings and Structures on Lot Lines. In single-family zones, accessory buildings
which:
1.Arebehindthefrontwalloftheresidence;
2.Donotexceedonestoryinheight(nottoexceed15feet);
3.Arenotgreaterthan600squarefeetinfloorarea;and
4.Donotcontainhabitablespace(asdefinedinthebuildingcode);
shall be set back not less than five feet from the lot side and rear lines, except that one accessory
buildingwhichdoesnotexceedeightfeetinheightnor64squarefeetinfloorareamaybelocatedonlot
sideandrearlines.(Ord.24661,2003)
dwellingunitandanyotherbuildingonthesamelotshallbeassetforthinthebuildingcode.
B. Accessory Buildings and Structures on Lot Lines. On the rear one-third of a corner or reverse
cornerlot,accessorybuildingswhichdonotexceedonestoryinheight(nottoexceed15feet)andwhich
arenotgreaterthan600squarefeetinfloorareashallbesetbacknotlessthanfivefeetfrominteriorlot
sidelinesandlotrearlines,exceptthatoneaccessorybuildingwhichdoesnotexceedeightfeetinheight
nor64squarefeetinfloorareamaybelocatedoninteriorlotsidelinesandlotrearlines.Anycornerlot
streetsetbackrequirementsshallapply.
C. Side Yard Width. In all cases, the width of the required side yard on the street side for the
applicablezoneshallbeobserved.(Ord.24661,2003)
21.42.500Signs.
SeeLMC21.16.290forsignregulationsinresidentialzones.(Ord.24661,2003)
A.Housing,Parking,Repairing,AlteringandPaintingofTrucks,CarsorOtherVehicleswithinany
ResidentialZone.Notrucks,cars,orothervehiclesmaybehoused,parked,repaired,altered,painted,or
otherwiseworkeduponwithinanyRzoneunderthistitle,otherthanthosevehiclesspecificallyowned
and/orregisteredinthenameofthepropertyowner,lessee,oroccupantofsuchproperty.Anysuchwork
done by a property owner, lessee, or occupant of such property as to become an obnoxious, obscene,
dirty,oranunsightlycondition,ortocauseinconvenience,hurt,orbecomeanuisancetoresidentsofa
neighborhood,shallbegivennoticetodiscontinuesuchworkoroperation,andshallimmediatelysodo
or become subject to the penalties as prescribed by this title. At no time shall such property owner,
lessee,oroccupantdoanytypeofwelding(acetyleneorelectric)onoraboutsuchR-zonedarea.Such
vehicular repair work will be permitted onlywithinthehoursfrom9:00a.m.to9:00p.m.withinsuch
residentialarea.(Ord.24661,2003)
Chapter21.43
RESIDENTIALMULTIPLE-FAMILYZONES
Sections:
21.43.105Projectdesignreview.
21.43.220Transitionorbufferstrips.
21.43.230Othertransitionalrequirements.
21.43.240Standardsforusesallowedinsingle-familyresidentialzoneswhenlocatedin
multiple-familyzones.
21.43.500Signs.
The residential zones are intended to provide for a wide range of housing densities and styles
consistentwithcontemporarybuildingandlivingstandards.(Ord.24662,2003)
SeeTable21.43.01foruserestrictionsinresidentialzones.
Table21.43.01
Use RML RMM RMH
Single-FamilyDwellings(oneperlot) P P P
Two-FamilyDwellings P P P
Multiple-FamilyDwellings P P P
AdultFamilyHomes P P P
AgriculturalandHorticulturalActivities,includingplantnurseries+ C C C
BoardingHouses+ P P P
ChildDay-CareCenters+ C C C
Churches C C C
ConvalescentandNursingHomes,HousingfortheElderlyandPhysicallyDisabled,and C C C
grouphousingforanyotherlegalpurpose,butnotincludinghospitalsormentalhospitals
ExpansionorExtensionofanExistingCollege C C C
HospitalsandNursingHomes P
Hotels(includingincidentalcommercialfacilitieswhichareinternallyorientedtoserve
overnightguests)
ManufacturedHomeDevelopmentsandDesignedManufacturedHomes+ P P P
Mini-Day-CarePrograms P P P
OfficeUses+ C C C
ParkandPoolLots+ C C C
ProfessionalandBusinessOffices
PublicParks P P P
PublicUtilityFacilitiesnecessaryforthetransmission,distributionorcollectionofelectric, C C C
telephone,wirelesscommunication,telegraph,cableTV,naturalgas,water,andsewerutility
services,excludingsewertreatmentplants,offices,repairshops,warehouses,andstorage
yards+
Schools,LibrariesorMuseums,OfficesofPhilanthropicorCharitableOrganizations,but C C C
notincludingNonprofitRetailStores
WirelessCommunicationsFacilityAttached(notpermittedonresidentialstructures) P P P
+SeeLMC21.43.110.
Key:
P=Useispermittedasaprimaryuse;seeLMC21.43.300regardinghomeoccupations.
C=Theusemaybepermittedthroughissuanceofaconditionalusepermit.
=Useisprohibited.
(Ord.24662,2003)
A. Design Guidelines for Multiple-Family Uses. Construction of any multiple-family structure or
building including duplexes (two-family dwellings) permitted outright or by conditional use permit in
any residential zone shall comply with Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines for All Districts and
Multi-familyDistricts,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),andreceiveapprovalpursuant
toChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
B. Design Guidelines for Nonresidential Uses. Construction of any nonresidential structure or
buildingwithagrossfloorareaofmorethan1,000squarefeet,permittedoutrightorbyconditionaluse
permitinanyresidentialzoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistricts
and Multi-family Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive approval
pursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
C.DesignGuidelinesforParkingLotsandParkingStructures.Constructionofanyparkinglotand/or
parking structure with 20 or more stalls or paved parking area of 5,400 square feet or more permitted
outright or by conditional use permit in any residential zone shall comply with Lynnwood Citywide
Design Guidelines for All Districts and Commercial Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC
21.25.145(B)(3),andreceiveapprovalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthis
chapter.
D.Supersede.ApplicableLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC
21.25.145(B)(3), shall supersede any development standards and requirements ofthischapterthatmay
conflict,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
E.GatewaysandProminentIntersections.SeecityofLynnwoodzoningmaptoidentifydevelopment
projectsiteswithinagatewayorprominentintersectionlocation.Suchsitesshallbesubjecttoapplicable
gateway and/or prominent intersection design guidelines identified in the All Districts section of the
LynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3).Ifanyportion
of a project site lies within a gateway or prominent intersection location, then the entire project shall
complywiththeapplicabledesignguidelines.(Ord.24662,2003)
A.AgriculturalandHorticulturalActivities.Agriculturalandhorticulturalactivities,includingplant
nurseries,mustbedevotedtotheraisingofplants.Nostructures,uses,oraccessoryusesorstructuresare
permitted,exceptthosespecificallyauthorizedbytheconditionalusepermit.
B. Public Utility Facilities. Public utility facilities necessary for the transmission, distribution or
collectionofelectric,telephone,wirelesscommunication,telegraph,cabletelevision,naturalgas,water,
and sewer utility services, excluding sewer treatment plants, offices, repair shops, warehouses, and
storageyardsshallbesubjecttothefollowingadditionalstandards:
welfare;
2.Theapplicantshalldemonstratetheneedfortheproposedpublicutilityfacilitytobelocated
inaresidentialarea,theproceduresinvolvedinthesiteselectionandanevaluationofalternativesites
andexistingfacilitiesonwhichtheproposedfacilitycouldbelocatedorco-located;
3.Asitedevelopmentplanshallbesubmittedshowingthelocation,size,screeninganddesignof
allbuildingsandstructures,includingfences,thelocation,size,andnatureofoutdoorequipment,andthe
location,number,andspeciesofallproposedlandscaping;
radiation;
6. That the applicant shall demonstrate a justification for the proposed height ofthestructures
andanevaluationofalternativedesignswhichmightresultinlowerheights.Ifadditionalheightoverthat
allowedinthezoneisjustifieditmaybeapprovedbythecity;
accessorytotheresidentialuseofthatpropertyortothetransmission,distributionorcollectionlinesand
equipmentnecessarytoprovideadirectutilityconnectiontothepropertyorneighboringproperties,orto
thoseutilityfacilitieslocatedonpublicright-of-way,norshallitapplytoutilityfacilitiesinstalledwithin
new subdivisions, which shall be evaluated prior to plat approval and do not require a separate
C.ParkandPoolLots.Parkandpoollotsmaybepermittedbyconditionalusepermit.Inconsidering
anapplicationforsuchause,thehearingexaminershallreviewallimpactsoftheproposeduseuponthe
surroundingneighborhoodincluding,butnotlimitedto,location,traffic,displacementofrequiredstalls,
noise,hoursofoperation,ingressandegress,signage,parkinglotillumination,andaestheticimpacts.In
single-familyzones,parkandpoollotsshouldnotbetheprincipaluseofaproperty,butanaccessoryuse
toapermittedorconditionaluseinthatzone.
Theapplicantforsuchapermitshallsubmitasiteplanindicating:
1.Thepropertyboundaries;
2.Thelocationofallbuildingsonthesitewiththefloorareasofeachuseindicated;
3. The location and dimensions of all existing or proposed parking stalls, including the
designationofthosetobeavailabletoparkandpoolusers;and
4.Thelocationandtypeofallexistingorproposedlandscaping.
Theapplicantshallalsosubmitdrawingsofproposedsignageandananalysisoftheparkingdemand
ofanyexistingusesonthesiteandtheanticipateddemandbyparkandpoolusers.
D.ChildDay-CareCenters.
1. Considerations. Child day-care centers may be permitted by issuance of a conditional use
permit.Beforeapprovalordenialofanapplication,thehearingexaminerandcitycouncilwillconsider
theneedfortheactivityintheareaandallpossibleimpactsintheareaincludingbutnotlimitedtothe
following:
a.Theapplicantmustbestatelicensedbeforetheoperationofthefacility;
f.Theapplicantmustindicatetheagesofthechildrentobecaredfor;
g.SeeLMC21.16.290(A)forsignregulations.
E. Manufactured Home Developments. Permitted under the provisions for planned unit
developments.SeeChapters21.30and21.70LMC.
F.Two-FamilyDwellingsandMultiple-DwellingUnits.InRML,RMM,andRMHzones,ifthereis
morethanonedwellingunitonthepremises,thereshallbenotlessthantwounitsinabuilding,except
astotheodd-numberedunitwhichmaystandalone.
G.ConvalescentandNursingHomes,HousingfortheElderlyandPhysicallyDisabled,andGroup
HousingforAnyOtherLegalPurposebutNotIncludingHospitalsorMentalHospitals.
1. Number of Residents. The number of persons who will be residing in the property shall be
generallyconsistentwiththepotentialdensityofpersonsaswouldbeexpectedfrommultiple-dwelling
units.Exceptthat,themaximumnumberofunitsforhousingfortheelderlyandhandicappedshallbeno
greaterthan1.5timesthenumberofunitswhichwouldbeallowedformultiple-familyhousingwithin
the respective zone; provided, that the maximum population does not exceed 1.2 persons per dwelling
unit. If the density exceeds 1.2 per dwelling unit, then the number of dwelling units shall be reduced
correspondingly.
2.ImpactonSurroundingArea.Theallowingoftheproposeduseshallnotadverselyaffectthe
surroundingareaastopresentuseorcharacterofthefuturedevelopment.
3. Staff Evaluation and Recommendation. Before any conditional use permit for the uses
designatedinthissubsectionisconsideredbythehearingexaminer,ajointrecommendationconcerning
developmentofthelandand/orconstructionofthebuildingsshallbepreparedbythefireandcommunity
developmentdepartments,specifyingtheconditionstobeappliedifapproved.Ifitisconcludedthatthe
application for a conditional use permit should be approved, each requirement in the joint
recommendation shall be considered and any which are found necessary for protection of the health,
safety, and general welfare of the public shallbemadepartoftherequirementsoftheconditionaluse
permit.Inanycase,theapprovaloftheconditionalusepermitshallincludethefollowingrequirements:
a.Theproposalsproximitytostoresandservices,safetyofpedestrianaccessinthevicinity,
access to public transit, and design measures to minimize incompatibility between the proposal and
surroundingbusinesses;
b.Compliancewithallapplicablestate,federal,andlocalregulationspertainingtosuchuse,
a description of the accommodations and the number of persons accommodated or cared for, and any
structuralrequirementsdeemednecessaryforsuchintendeduse;
c.Theamountofspacearoundandbetweenbuildingsshallbesubjecttotheapprovalofthe
firechiefasbeingadequateforreasonablecirculationofemergencyvehiclesorrescueoperationsandfor
preventionofconflagration;
d. The proposed use will not adversely affect the surrounding area as to present use or
characterofthefuturedevelopment;
e.Restrictiontosuchintendeduseexceptbyrevisionthroughasubsequentconditionaluse
permit.
4.OpenSpace.Aminimumof200squarefeetofpassiverecreationand/oropenspaceshallbe
provided. Housing for the elderly has a need for recreational open space but is of a passive nature.
Therefore, passive recreation space and/or open space shall be provided. Up to 50 percent of the
requirement may be indoors; provided, that the space is utilized exclusively for passive recreation or
openspace(i.e.,artsandcraftsrooms,solariums,courtyards).Alloutdoorrecreationand/oropenspace
areasshallbesetasideexclusivelyforsuchuseandshallnotincludeareasheldinreserveforparking,as
per LMC 21.18.800.Allopenspaceand/orrecreationalareasshallbeofapermanentnature,andthey
may be restricted to use by tenants only. The use of private and semi-private patios and balconies in
meetingtheserequirementsisnotpermitted.
H.OfficeUses.Theintendedusesshallcomplywiththefollowingminimumstandards:
1.Noportionofthebuildinginwhichtheofficesarepermittedshallbeoccupiedasaresidence;
2. The office use shall be generally professional in nature, which use shall include but not be
limitedtomedicalanddentalofficesorclinics,accountants,architects,attorneysatlaw,chiropractors,
engineers,landsurveyors,andopticians;provided,accessoryretailusesmaybeallowedonlyifclosely
related to the principal uses of the building, such as pharmacies in medical buildings, and must be
specifiedintheconditionalusepermit.Whenallowed,suchretailusesshallbeinternallyoriented,with
externaladvertisingidenticaltotheprofessionalofficesandcompliancewiththeconditionalusepermit;
3.SeeLMC21.16.290(G)forsignregulations;
4.Theusesshallbeofatypeunlikelytobeopeneveningsorweekendsandunlikelytogenerate
largevolumesoftraffic;
5.Inconsideringtheintendeduse,locationofthebuildinginproximitytoexistingmultiple-or
single-family residential uses, a determination shall be made that the proposed use would not be
detrimentaltosuchexistingresidentialuses.
I.HospitalsandNursingHomes.
1. Setbacks. All buildings maintain a distance of not less than 35 feet from any single-family
residentialzone;
2.Occupancy.Theaccommodationsandnumberofpersonscaredforconformtostateandlocal
regulationspertainingthereto;
3. Health Department Approval. The health department shall have approved all provisions for
drainageandsanitation.
J. Boarding Houses. For purposes of determining allowable density and required parking,
accommodations for each resident in a boarding house shall be considered the equivalent of one-half
dwellingunit.
K.Colleges.Theextensionorexpansionofacollege,notincludingaprivatetrainingcollege(e.g.,a
beauty school, business college or technical training facility), may be allowed in the RML, RMM, or
RMHzonesbyapprovalofaconditionalusepermit.
1. Decision Criteria. In addition to the criteria in Chapter 21.24 LMC, an application for a
conditionalusepermitunderthissubsectionmaybeapprovedonlyifitisfoundthat:
a.Thecentralfunctionsofthecollege(e.g.,college-wideadministrationandservicesforthe
entirestudentbody)willremainatparcelszonedtoanonresidentialzone;and
b.Thesiteoftheproposedextensionorexpansionofthecollegeisareasonableadditionto
theexistingcollegecampusandwouldresultinacontinuityofcollegeusebetweenthemaincampusand
thesiteoftheexpansionorextension;and,thelocationoftheexpansionorextensionwouldnotallow
thecollegeuseto leapfrog overinterveningpropertiesthatarenotpartoftheexistingcollegeuseor
otherwiseintrudeintoordisruptanexistingresidentialarea.
2.Signage.Signsforacollegeshallconformtotheregulationsforaninstitutionaluse.
3.Limitations.
a.Onlybuildingsorstructuresdesignedfornonresidentialusesmaybeapprovedforusefor
acollegeunderthissubsection.
b. The area encompassed by conditional use permits approved under this subsection and
under the ownership or control (including leases, rental agreements or similar) shall not exceed five
acres.
4.Expiration.ThissubsectionshallexpireonDecember31,1999;provided,thatusesestablished
inaccordwiththissubsectionshallbeconsideredlawfulpermittedusesasprovidedhereinforaslongas
suchusecontinuestoexist.(Ord.24662,2003)
Table21.43.02
DevelopmentStandards
Standard RML RMM RMH

MinimumLotArea+++ 7,200sf none none
MinimumLotAreaperDwelling 3,600sf 2,400sf+ 1,000sf++
MinimumLotWidth none 70ft. 100ft.plus1ft.forevery
10ft.oflotdepthafterthe
first100ft.
MinimumFrontageatStreet 70ft. none none
MinimumFrontYardSetback
InteriorLot 15ft. 15ft. 15ft.
CornerLot 15ft. 15ft. 15ft.
AbuttingaPrincipalArterialStreet 15ft. 15ft. 15ft.
MinimumSideYardSetbacksCornerLot
StreetSide 15ft. 15ft. 15ft.
InteriorSide 5ft. 15ft. 15ft.
BothSidesCombined 15ft.* none none
AbuttingaPrincipalArterialStreet 15ft. 15ft. 15ft.
MinimumSideYardSetbacksInteriorLot
EachSide 5ft. 15ft. 15ft.
BothSidesCombined 15ft. none none
MinimumRearYardSetback 25ft. 25ft. 25ft.
MaximumLotCoveragebyBuildings 35percent 35percent 45percent
MaximumBuildingHeight 35ft.,or2storiesfrom 35ft. none+++
averagefinishedgrade
*Unless any structure extending into the side yard is open and allows emergency access to the rear yard, in which case a
five-footsideyardmaybetheminimumofeachside.
+Thetotallotareamaybe increased attherateof250squarefeetforeveryparkingspaceprovidedwithintheapartment

structure.
++The total lot area may be increased at the rate of 200 square feet for every parking space provided within the
multiple-familyhousingstructure.
+++SeeLMC21.43.210.
(Ord.24662,2003)
A.ParkingRequirements.ParkingrequirementsfortheresidentialzonesareasprovidedinChapter
21.18LMC.
1.TandemParkinginMultiple-FamilyZones.IntheRML,RMM,andRMHzones,10percentof
therequiredparkingmaybeintandemparking;provided,thattheareainwhichthetandemparkingis
located is designated on an approved site plan and that they are assigned by the management; or, 10
percentoftheparkingstallsrequiredmaybelocatedinaseparateparkinglotutilizedonlyforrecreation
vehiclesprovidedtheareadoesnotencroachonfront,side,andrearyardsetbacks.
2.LandscapinginParkingAreasintheMultiple-FamilyZones.
a.Purpose.Thepurposeoftheselandscapingprovisionsis:
i.Tobreakupthevisualblightcreatedbylargeexpansesofbarrenasphaltwhichmake
upatypicalparkinglot;
ii. To encourage the preservation of mature evergreens and otherlargetreeswhichare
presentlylocatedonmostofthepotentialmultiple-familyhousingsitesinthiscity;
iii. To provide an opportunity for thedevelopmentofapleasingvisualenvironmentin
themultiple-familyhousingzonesofthiscityfromtheviewpointofthelocalresidentandvisitorpassing
throughthezones(apurposeofthissection)aswellasfromtheviewpointofthemultiple-familyhousing
dweller(apurposeofthemultiple-familyhousingdeveloper);
iv. To ensure the preservation of land values in multiple-family housing zones by
creatingandensuringanenvironmentalqualitywhichismostcompatiblewiththedevelopmentofthis
land;and
v. To provide adequate control over the application of landscaping standards so that
theseobjectivesareaccomplishedinthemosteffectivemannerandtoavoidtheabuseoftheseintentions
byplacingthedescribedlandscapinginremotepartsofthesiteorinrecreationalareaswheretheybear
norelationshiptotheseobjectives.
b.PlantingatStreetFrontages.Developmentsiteswithparkingareaslocatedonlybetween
thesidesofbuildingsoppositethestreetandinteriorpropertylinesshallprovidea10-foot-wideplanting
area along the entire street frontage, except for driveways, walkways and other pedestrian spaces.
Development sites with single-aisle, double-loaded parking areas located between buildings and the
streetright-of-way,parkingareasbetweenbuildingsorparkingareasbetweenbuildingsandtheclosest
sidepropertylineshallprovidea15-foot-wideplantingareaalongtheentirestreetfrontagewiththesame
above exceptions. Development sites with multi-aisle parking areas located between buildings and the
street right-of-way shall provide a 20-foot-wide planting area along the entire street frontage with the
same above exceptions. Planting shall consist of ornamental landscaping of low plantings and high
plantings.Theminimumheightoftreesshallbeeightfeetforevergreentreesand10feetforallother
species.Treesshallbespacedamaximumof25feetoncenterwithbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsix
feetwherenecessarytopreventsightobstruction.Therequiredtreesinthisplantingareamaybelocated
within the adjacent street right-of-way as long as they comply with Lynnwood Citywide Design
Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and are approved by the public works
department.
Low evergreen plantings or a mixture of low evergreen and deciduous plantings with a maximum
heightof30inches,inbarkordecorativerock,shallbeprovidedsoastoachieve50percentgroundcover
withintwoyears.
The location and width of the planting area may be modified in accordance with the following
provisions: that up to five feet of the 10-foot total required may be installed in portions of city
right-of-waywhicharenotcoveredbyimpervioussurfacesor,inthecaseofright-of-waywhichisnot
fullyimproved,arenotprojectedtobecoveredbyimpervioussurfacesuponfullimprovement.
c. Landscaping in Right-of-Way. Property owners who install landscaping on portions of
right-of-waynotcoveredbyimpervioussurfacesshallprovidethecitywithawrittenreleaseofliability
fordamageswhichmaybeincurredtotheplantingareafromanypublicuseoftheright-of-wayandan
indemnitytothecityagainstanyinjuriesoccurringwithinthatportionofright-of-waysoutilized.
d. Planting Coverage. Ten percent of parking areas located between buildings and interior
property lines, and single-aisle, double-loaded parking areas located between buildings and the street;
and15percentofmulti-aisleparkingareaslocatedbetweenbuildingsandstreetshallbeinlandscaping
(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers);provided,that:
i.Nolandscapingareashallbelessthan100squarefeetinareaorlessthanfivefeetin
width;
ii. No parking stall shall be located more than 45 feet from a landscaped area. The
planning commission may approve landscaping plans involving alternatives to this specification for
individualpropertiesifitfindsthatthealternativeplanswouldbemoreeffectiveinmeetingtheabove
statedpurposesofthissection;and
iii.Alllandscapingmustbelocatedbetweenparkingstallsorbetweenparkingstallsand
the property lines. Landscaping which occurs between parking stalls and multiple-family housing or
between parking stalls and multiple-family housing recreation areas shall not be considered in the
satisfactionoftheselandscapingrequirements.
e. Style of Landscaping. The planting area shall include liberal landscaping using such
materialastrees,ornamentalshrubs,lawnorcombinationofsuchmaterials.
f. Landscaping Adjacent to Parking Stalls. Where landscaping areas which fulfill city
standardsareadjoinedbyangularorperpendicularparkingstalls,landscapingintheformofgroundcover
materialsorplantsmaybeinstalledinthatportionofanyparkingstallwhichwillbeaheadofthewheels
and adjacent to the landscaped area; provided, that curbing or wheel stops are installed in a position
which will protect the plants from damage. Such landscaping shall not be construed to be part of the
percentageoflandscapedarearequiredbythischapternorareductionoftheparkingstall.
g.AdditionalLandscapingAlongSpecifiedStreets.Alongstreetswhereitmaybedesirable
and feasible to obtain a higher degree of continuity in landscaping from property to property than is
provided for here, the city council, upon recommendation by the planning commission, may designate
specificstreetfrontagelandscapingplansforthosestreets.SeeChapter21.06LMC.
B. Fences and Hedges. Fence and hedge regulations for the residential zones are as provided in
Chapter21.10LMC.
C. Building Height in RMH Zones. The front, rear, and side yard setbacks of any building that
exceedsaheightof45feetshallbeincreasedbyonefootforeachonefootthatthebuildingexceedsa
heightof45feet.
D. Pre-Existing Subdivisions. Any lot described on a plat duly recorded in the land records of
SnohomishCountypriortoJanuary1,1970,maybeusedforaone-familydwellingifthewidthofthelot
isnotlessthan60feet,theareaofthelotisnotlessthan7,000squarefeet,andthelotandbuildingsto
belocatedthereonconformtoallotherstandardsoftheR-8zone.(Ord.24662,2003)
A. Transitional or buffer landscaped strips (also referred to as greenbelts) shall be installed in the
followingsituations:
1.WherethesideyardorrearyardofapropertyzonedRML,RMM,orRMHisadjacenttoa
propertyzonedRS;
2. Where the side yard or rear yard of a property zoned to a multiple-family residential zone
adjoinsapropertyzonedtoacommercialorindustrialzone.
Alllandscapedstripsshallbeaminimumof10feetwide.
B. Maintenance. Whenever greenbelts or landscaping are required to beinstalledaccordingtocity
zoningrequirements,theplantmaterialshallberegularlymaintainedandkeptinahealthyconditionin
accordancewithzoningrequirements,LynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreference
in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and approved development plans. Maintenance shall also include regular
weeding, removal of litter from landscaped areas, and repair or replanting so that the greenbelts or
landscapingcontinuetocomplywithzoningrequirementsand/ordevelopmentplans.
C.MinimumStandards.
1.PlantingandFencing.
a.RML,RMM,andRMHZonesAdjoiningaSingle-FamilyResidentialZone.Theplanting
strip shall consist of one row of evergreen conifer trees, spaced a maximum of 10 feet on center.
Minimumtreeheightshallbesixfeet.Theremainderoftheplantingstripshallbepromptlyplantedwith
lowevergreenplantingswhichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears.Apermanentsix-foot
site-screeningfenceshallbeplacedatthepropertyline.
b. A Multiple-Family Residential Zone Adjoining a Commercial or Industrial Zone. The
plantingstripshallcontaintheplantingintheprecedingsubsectionoranevergreenhedge,withplants
spacedsothattheywillformadensehedgewithinfiveyears,andtheminimumplantheightshallbefour
feet.Apermanentsix-footsite-screeningfenceshallbeplacedatthepropertyline.
2.SignedPlans.Alllandscapingplansshallbearthesealofaregisteredlandscapearchitector
signature of a professional nurseryman and be drawn to a scale no less than one inch to 20 feet. The
landscape architect or professional nurseryman shall certify that the species of plants are fast-growing
andthatthedesignoftheplanwillfulfillcitycoderequirementswithinfiveyears.
3.InstallationPriortoOccupancy.Alllandscapingthatfulfillsthecitycoderequirementsshall
beinstalledpriortooccupancyofanystructurelocatedonthesamesite.
If,duetoextremeweatherconditionsorsomeunforeseenemergency,allrequiredlandscapingcannot
beinstalledpriortooccupancy,thenacashdepositorguaranteeaccountwiththecityshallbeprovided
asfinancialsecuritytoguaranteeinstallationoftheremaininglandscaping.Thesecurityshallbeequalto
the cost of the remaining landscaping including labor and materials or a minimum of $500.00. The
securityshallnotextendforaperiodofmorethan30days.If,within30days,theremaininglandscaping
is installed according to code requirements and approved development plans, then all funds shall be
refunded.
D.FenceRegulations.
1. Definition. For the purposes of this section a site-screening fence means a solid
one-inch-thick board (nominal dimensional standards) fence. One made of brick, rock or masonry
materialsmaybesubstitutedforaboardfence;
2. Exceptions. Where a fence is required by the above standards, no fence will be required in
thosecaseswhereafencealreadyexistswhichmeetstheintentofthissection.However,iftheexisting
fence is ever removed, demolished or partially destroyed, then the owner of the property first being
requiredbythesectiontoprovidethenecessaryfencewillberesponsibleforreplacingthefence.
Inthosecaseswheretheslopeofthelandissuchthatthelocationofafencerequiredbytheabove
standardsisimpracticalorineffectiveinsatisfyingtheintentofthissection,theplanningdirectormay,at
hisdiscretion,permitalocationwhichmoreadequatelysatisfiestheintentofthissection.(Ord.24662,
2003)
A.PropertyAbuttinganRS-ZonedProperty.WherethesideyardofapropertyzonedRML,RMM,
orRMHabutsapropertyzonedtoasingle-familyresidentialzone,theabuttingsideyardsetbackofthe
RM-zonedpropertyshallbe25feet.
B. Property Zoned to the RMH Zone. Development of any property zoned to the RMH zone shall
providea25-footsetbackatanysideyardabuttinganRSorRMLzone.(Ord.24662,2003)
21.43.240Standards for uses allowed in single-family residential zones when located in

multiple-familyzones.
A.InRMLZones.Anyusepermittedinasingle-familyzoneshallconformtotheconditionssetforth
inthezoneinwhichtheyarefirstpermitted,exceptthatdwellings,yards,openspaces,andlotcoverage
establishedfortheapplicablezoneshallapply.
B. In RMM and RMH Zones. Any use permitted in a single-family zone shall conform to the
conditionssetforthinthezoneinwhichtheyarefirstpermitted,exceptthatforresidentialdevelopment,
dwellings, yards, open spaces, and lot coverage established for the applicable zone shall apply. (Ord.
24662,2003)
A. Buildings and structures at properties designated Parks, Recreation and Open Space on the
shallbethreedaysfollowingthedateofmailingofthenotice.(Ord.24662,2003)
Home occupations are permitted upon issuance of a business license by the city clerks office
pursuanttotheprovisionsofLMCTitle5.Toassureadherencetothedefinitionof homeoccupation,
applicantsforhomeoccupationbusinesslicensesshallacknowledgeinwriting,certifiedunderpenaltyof
perjury under the laws of the state of Washington, that they will comply with the provisions of this
section. Failure to so certify shall constitute an incomplete application and the same shall not be
processed. Home occupation business licensees shall comply with the conditions listed in this section.
Failure to so comply shall constitute a misdemeanor and grounds for revocation or suspension of said
license.(Homedaycareisregulatedseparately,underLMC21.42.400.)
A. Area Used. A home occupation may only be conducted in the principal building and not in an
accessorybuilding.Theareadevotedtothehomeoccupationmaycomprisenomorethan25percentof
theareaoftheprincipalbuilding.Anyextensionofthehomeoccupationtotheoutdoors,including,but
notlimitedto,pavingofyardsforparking,outdoorstorageoractivity,indoorstorageoractivityvisible
fromoutdoors(e.g.,inanopengarage)isprohibited.
B. Access.Accesstothespacedevotedtothehomeoccupationshallbefromwithinthedwelling,
andnotfromaseparateoutsideentrance.
C. Employment. No one other than members of the family who are residing on the licensees
premisesmayperformlabororpersonalservicesonthepremises,whethersuchpersonsareemployeesor
independent contractors. Persons in building trades and similar fields using their homes or
multiple-familyhousingasofficesforbusinessactivitiescarriedonofftheresidentialpremisesmayhave
other employees or independent contractors; provided, that such employees or independent contractors
donotperformlabororpersonalservicesontheresidentialpremises,parkonornearthedwellingsite,or
visittheresidenceduringthecourseofbusiness.
D.StockinTrade.Theprocessing,storing,andoccasionalsaleofhandicraftsmadeonthepremises
andothersmallproductsisallowed,subjecttocompliancewithotherconditionsofthistitle.Thedisplay
orstorageofgoodsoutsidethepremisesorinawindowisprohibited.
E.Equipment,Use,andActivities.Noequipmentmaybeusedandnoactivitiesmaybeconducted
whichwouldresultinnoise,vibration,smoke,dust,odors,heat,glare,orotherconditionsexceedingin
duration or intensity those normally produced by a residential use. Normal residential use shall be
construed as including the above impacts only on an occasional weekend or evening basis (e.g., in
connectionwithahobbyorhome/yardmaintenance),andnotonadailybasis.
F.Traffic.Thenatureofthehomeoccupationshallbesuchthatitdoesnotgeneratetrafficinexcess
of normal residential traffic. Home occupations which result in travel to the site by customers or
suppliersoranyotherpersonsinexcessofonevisiteveryhourarespecificallyprohibited;provided,that
this limitation may be exceeded one day each month to facilitate the holding of occasional meetings
whichisinherenttocertaintypesofhomeoccupations.Trafficgeneratedbyahomeoccupationislimited
tothehoursof9:00a.m.to9:00p.m.Theserestrictionsshallnotapplytothesaleofhouseholdgoodson
the premises (garage sale) nor do such sales require the obtaining of a home occupation license.
However,tominimizetrafficimpactsonaneighborhood,salesofhouseholdgoodsshallbelimitedtono
morethantwoperyear,eachsalenottoexceedsevendays.Pickupordeliverybycommercialvehicles
otherthanthoseofthehomeoccupationownershallbelimitedtoonevehicleofone-tonratedcapacity
orless.
G. Certain Uses Specifically Prohibited. The following uses are specifically prohibited as home
occupations:
1.Automotiverepairsordetailing;
2.Smallengineandmajorappliancerepair;
3.Boarding,grooming,kenneling,ormedicaltreatmentofanimals;
4.Contractorsshops;
5.On-sitesaleoffirewood;
6.Sheetmetalfabrication;
7.Escortservices;
8.Healthcareactuallydeliveredtopatients,including,butnotlimitedto,treatmentsbymedical
doctors, chiropractors, dentists, podiatrists, naturopaths, psychologists, hypnotherapists, massage
practitioners,physicaloroccupationaltherapists,nurses,andacupuncturists;
9.Anyusewithademonstratedtendencytoviolateoneormoreoftheconditionsofthissection.
H.Signs.AnyhomeoccupationsignmustmeettheresidentialsignregulationsinLMC21.16.290.
(Ord.24662,2003)
A.PrivateGaragesandCarports.PrivategaragesandcarportsareallowedintheRML,RMM,and
RMH zones as long as they adhere to the side yard and rear yard and front yard setbacks as required
hereinfortheapplicablezone.IntheRMLzone,wheremorethanonedwellingunitisinvolved,private
garagesshallbelimitedtoaccommodatingnotmorethantwocarsforeachdwelling.
B.SolarEnergySystems.Theuseofsolarenergysystems(forexample,attachedsolargreenhouses,
attached solar sunspaces, and solar collectors) can be an effective and efficient method for producing
energyandreducingenergyconsumption.ThemajorityofresidentialstructureswithinLynnwoodwere
constructed before solar energy systems became a viable means for producing energy, thus lot yard
setbacksandheightrestrictionsdonottakesuchsystemsintoaccount.ThecityofLynnwoodfindsthatit
isinthebestpublicinteresttoencouragesolarenergysystems.Ifitisfoundthatasolarenergysystem
would have a positive impact on energy production and conservation while not having an adverse
environmental impact on the community, but the placement of such system requires violation of city
setback or maximum height limitations, allowance of such systems may be permitted through the
variance process and shall be encouraged. In viewing such variance request, the following shall be
consideredinmakingadetermination:
adjacentproperties;
regulations;and
energy system and its relation to all adjacent properties. Care shall be taken to ensure that the design,
materialsusedandcolorsarchitecturallyblendinwiththeexistingstructure.Thecitymayrequirethat
C. Heat Pumps. Provided such are baffled, shielded, enclosed, or placed on the property to ensure
thatthedbaleveldoesnotexceedtheapplicablenoiselevelatthepropertyline.Documentationofthe
methodstoensurecompliancewiththesestandardsshallberequiredoftheapplicantpriortoissuanceof
a permit to install a heat pump. In the event of persistent noise problems, it shall be the owners
responsibility to retain a noise consultant and to take the necessary actions to mitigate the impacts
immediately. Heat pumps complying with the above standards shall be placed a minimum of five feet
fromallpropertylines.
The use of heat pumps also may be an effective and efficient method for reducing energy
consumption.Themajorityofresidentialstructureswereconstructedbeforeheatpumpsbecameaviable
meansforreducingenergyconsumption,thuslotyardsetbacksdidnottakethemintoaccount.Insome
instancestheonlyand/orthebestlocationofaheatpumpwillnotcomplywiththeminimumfive-foot
setback from all property lines.Heatpumpswithinthefive-footsetbackmaybepermittedthroughthe
varianceprocess.Inorderforanysuchvariancetobegranted,itmustbefoundthat:
installation.
D. Family Child Care Homes. Family child care homes are permitted as an accessory use to a
dwelling.
E. Keeping Small Animals as Pets. The keeping of small animals as pets shall be permitted as an
accessoryuse;thekeepingoflivestockshallnotbepermitted.
F.Carnivals,Circuses,andOtherTemporarySpecialEvents.Theseusesarepermittedifaccessoryto
a school, church, park, or other facility of a similar nature. Such activities shall not be subject to
regulationbyChapter5.30LMC.(Ord.24662,2003)
dwellingunitandanyotherbuildingonthesamelotshallbeassetforthinthebuildingcode.(Ord.2466
2,2003)
dwellingunitandanyotherbuildingonthesamelotshallbeassetforthinthebuildingcode.(Ord.2466
2,2003)
21.43.500Signs.
SeeLMC21.16.290forsignregulationsinresidentialzones.(Ord.24662,2003)
A. Refuse and Recycling Collection Areas and Enclosures. On-site paved and enclosed refuse and
recycling collection areas shall be provided on sites where new buildings are being constructed or
existing buildings are being remodeled or expanded, and shall comply with the requirements of this
section. One-family dwelling units, two-family dwelling units, and public parks are exempt from the
requirementsofthissection.
1. Development Standards. Refuse and recycling collection areas in all multiple-family zones
shall comply with the development standards below. The following development standards shall
supersede other applicable setback requirements of this chapter and applicable Lynnwood Citywide
Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), that may conflict: setback a
minimumof25feetfromapublicstreetand10feetfromanyinteriorpropertyline.
2. Enclosure. All refuse and recycling collection areas shall be enclosed on three sides by a
six-foot-highsite-obscuringfencewhichusesbuildingmaterials,color,anddesigndetailssimilartothe
primary buildings on the site and a six-foot-high gate on one side. The height of the enclosure may
include the height of a surrounding slope or berm (height measured from bottom inside edge of the
collectionarea).Theenclosureshallincludeagatewhichcanbesecuredinanopenorclosedposition.If
the enclosure includes a gate made of metal chain link fencing, the fencing shall contain slats which
screen the view of containers and material inside the collection area. An alternative design may be
approvedifitisdeterminedthatsuchalternativewouldprovideequalorbetterscreening,architectural
compatibility,andcontainment.
3. Parking. No refuse and recycling collection area shall be located in such a way thatnewor
existingparkingstallswillpreventorinterferewiththeuseandservicingofthecollectionarea.
4. Design. Refuse and recycling collection areas shall be sized, located, and constructed per
standardsestablishedbythepublicworksdepartment.
B. Recreational Requirements. In the RML, RMM, and RMH zones, on-site recreational facilities
andoutdooramenitiesshallbeprovided,asfollows:
1.Objectives.
a. To require the multiple-family housing developer to satisfy a portion of the demand for
recreationalfacilitiesthatarecreatedinaproportionalratiototheincreasedpopulationdensity;and
b. To provide standards which can be principally satisfied through proper site design that
gainsamaximumuseoftherespectivelandparcel.
2. Requirement. All new multiple-family housing developments,andallexpansionsofexisting
multiple-family housing developments by the addition of new dwelling units, shall provide sufficient
activerecreationalareastosatisfyaminimumratioof200squarefeetpermultiple-familyhousingunit.
The site plan shall designate the location of recreational facilities and outdoor amenities and the
boundariesofrecreationalareas.Indoorrecreationalareasorrooftoprecreationalareasmaybeusedto
satisfythisratioiftheysatisfyallrequirementsofthissection.
3.DevelopmentStandard.Allrecreationfacilitiesshallbeofapermanentnature.
4. Use Restriction. The recreation facilities may be restricted to use by tenants only. This
provision excludes use of private and semi-private patios and balconies in meeting the recreational
requirements.
C.Housing,Parking,Repairing,AlteringandPaintingofTrucks,CarsorOtherVehicleswithinany
ResidentialZone.Notrucks,cars,orothervehiclesmaybehoused,parked,repaired,altered,painted,or
otherwiseworkeduponwithinanyRzoneunderthistitle,otherthanthosevehiclesspecificallyowned
and/orregisteredinthenameofthepropertyowner,lessee,oroccupantofsuchproperty.Anysuchwork
done by a property owner, lessee, or occupant of such property as to become an obnoxious, obscene,
dirty,oranunsightlycondition,ortocauseinconvenience,hurt,orbecomeanuisancetoresidentsofa
neighborhood,shallbegivennoticetodiscontinuesuchworkoroperation,andshallimmediatelysodo
or become subject to the penalties as prescribed by this title. At no time shall such property owner,
lessee,oroccupantdoanytypeofwelding(acetyleneorelectric)onoraboutsuchR-zonedarea.Such
vehicular repair work will be permitted onlywithinthehoursfrom9:00a.m.to9:00p.m.withinsuch
residentialarea.(Ord.24662,2003)
Chapter21.44
PUBLICANDSEMI-PUBLICZONE
Sections:
21.44.050Purpose.
21.44.100Usesallowed.
21.44.110Repealed.
21.44.400Accessorystructures.
21.44.500Signs.
21.44.050Purpose.
Thisclassificationisintendedtoprovidefornonresidentialusesofapublicorquasi-publicnatureto
belocatedinornearresidentialareasandtoestablishstandardswhichwillminimizetheimpactofthe
nonresidential uses on nearby properties. Whereas, nonresidential uses are ordinarily prohibited in
single-familyresidentialzonesinthepublicinterest,itistheintentofthisclassificationthatinsteadof
such nonresidential uses being excluded, the public interest will be served by development standards
which minimize or eliminate completely any undesirable effects of the nonresidential uses on existing
homes.Also,itisintendedthattheprovisionsofthischapterwillpreventfuturedevelopmentinthearea
from being influenced towards a type of development contrary to that shown on the adopted
comprehensiveplan,withtheresultthattheresidentialcharacterwillbepreservedintheneighborhoods
wherethiszoneisestablished.(Ord.244113,2003;Ord.202018,1994;Ord.4702,1969)
21.44.100Usesallowed.
A.PermittedUses.
1.ResidentialUses.AlluseswhicharepermittedintheRS-8single-familyresidentialzoneare
permitted.
2.InstitutionalUses.Thefollowingusesarepermitted,subjecttothestandardsofthischapter:
a.Churches;
b.Privateorsemiprivatememorialbuildings;
c.Communityclubhouses,conventioncenters,publicgolfcourses,andaccessoryuses;
d.Artgalleries,libraries,andmuseums;
e.Privateschools,universities,andcolleges;
f.Childdaycare;
g.Publicparks,playgrounds,andschools;
h.Municipalbuildings,includingpolicestations,firestations,andperformingartsfacilities;
i.Clubsorfraternalsocietiesbutnotincludingthosewhichprovideentertainmentorallow
alcoholicbeverages;
j.Transitcenter;
k.Park-and-ridelots;
l.Parkandpoollots.
3. Temporary Uses. The operation of hot air balloons in conjunction with a temporary special
event, subject to issuance of a temporary special event license in accordance with Chapter 5.30 LMC,
exceptthatnofeeshallberequired.Eachapplicantforsuchatemporaryspecialeventlicenseshallverify
thattheballoonistobeoperatedbyalicensedpilotandshalldemonstrateadequateprovisionsforsafe
operation.Nohotairballoonutilizedinsuchatemporaryspecialeventshallbearanysymbols,letters,or
pictureswhatsoever.
B.ConditionalUses.
1.AllusespermittedthroughtheissuanceofaconditionalusepermitintheRS-8zone,exceptas
amendedbythissection;
2.Charitable,nonprofitorsocialserviceorganizationsotherthanthoseusesspecificallyallowed
asapermitteduse;
3.Medicalfacilities,includinghospitals,convalescenthomes,andnursinghomesandmedicalor
dentalclinics;and
4.Legalandprofessionalservices.
C. Factors for Consideration for Proposed Conditional Uses. In considering any conditional use
permit application, the hearing examiner and/or city council shall consider all factors relevant to the
publicinterestincluding,butnotlimitedto:
1.ConsistencyoftheproposalwiththecomprehensiveplanandwiththepurposeoftheP-1zone
as stated in LMC 21.44.050, especially discouraging activities of a commercial or industrial nature,
whetherpublicorprivate;
2.Impactoftheproposalonthevisualandaestheticcharacteroftheneighborhood;
3. Impact of the proposal on the distribution, density, or growth rate of the population in the
neighborhood;
4.Orientationoffacilitiestodevelopedorundevelopedresidentialareas;
5.Preservationofnaturalvegetationandothernaturalfeatures;
6.Hoursofoperation;
7.Abilitytoprovideadequateon-siteparking;
8.Trafficimpactsoftheproposalontheneighborhood;and
9.Conformanceoftheproposalwiththecitynoiseordinance,Chapter10.12LMC.
Whenever the proposed use involves occupying a partially or totally vacated school, the applicant
mustdemonstratethattheproposedusewillhavenogreaterimpactsthantheuseforwhichthefacility
wasfirstdesigned.(Ord.244113,2003;Ord.23901,2001;Ord.202018,1994;Ord.14551,
1985;Ord.13091,1983;Ord.12091,1982;Ord.4702,1969)
A. Design Guidelines for Nonresidential Uses. The following structures and parking facilities
permitted outright or by conditional use permit in the public and semi-public zone shall comply with
Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines for All Districts and Commercial Districts, as adopted by
reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive approval pursuant to Chapter 21.25 LMC, unless
otherwisespecifiedinthischapter:
1.Constructionofanynonresidentialstructureorbuildingwithagrossfloorareaofmorethan
1,000squarefeet.
2. Construction of any parking lot and/or parking structure with 20 or more stalls or paved
parkingareaof5,400squarefeetormore.
B. Design Guidelines for Multiple-Family Uses. Construction of any multiple-family structure or
buildingincludingduplexes(two-familydwellings)permittedoutrightorbyconditionalusepermitinthe
publicandsemi-publiczoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistricts
and Multi-family Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive approval
pursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
C.Supersede.ApplicableLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC
D.GatewaysandProminentIntersections.SeecityofLynnwoodzoningmaptoidentifydevelopment
complywiththeapplicabledesignguidelines.(Ord.244113,2003;Ord.238822,2001)
RepealedbyOrd.2388.(Ord.202018,1994;Ord.13091,1983;Ord.12092,1982;Ord.470
2,1969)
All uses permitted in the RS-8 zone shall be subject to RS-8 regulations. All other uses shall be
subjecttotheregulationsinthissection.
A. Minimum Setbacks. There shall be a minimum setback for nonresidential buildings of 15 feet
from any public street and 50 feet fromanypropertylineadjoiningasingle-familyresidentialzoneor
use.Thesetbackfromanyotherpropertylineshallbe25feet.Thesesetbacksshallbeincreasedbyone
foot for each foot of height exceeding 45 feet, measured from the lowest ground elevation at the
foundationtotheceilingofthehigheststoryoccupied.
B. Height. The height of buildings is not restricted; provided, that setbacks are increased with
increasedheightinaccordancewiththesetbackregulations.
C.LotCoverage.Allbuildings,includingaccessorybuildings,shallnotcovermorethan35percent
oftheareaofthelot.(Ord.238824,2001;Ord.202018,1994;Ord.4702,1969)
A.ParkingRequirements.Parkingrequirementsforthepublicandsemi-publiczoneareasprovided
inChapter21.18LMC;providedfurther,thatatmultiple-familyresidentialdevelopment,10percentof
therequiredparkingmaybeintandemparking;provided,thattheareainwhichthetandemparkingis
located is designated on an approved site plan and that they are assigned by the management; or 10
percentoftheparkingstallsrequiredmaybelocatedinaseparateparkinglotutilizedonlyforrecreation
vehiclesprovidedtheareadoesnotencroachonfront,side,andrearyardsetbacks.
1.LandscapinginParkingAreas.
i.Tobreakupthevisualblightcreatedbylargeexpansesofbarrenasphaltwhichmakeupa
typicalparkinglot;
ii. To encourage the preservation of mature evergreens and other large trees which are
presentlylocatedonmostofthepotentialmultiple-familyhousingsitesinthiscity;
iii. To provide an opportunity for the development of a pleasing visualenvironmentinthe
multiple-family housing zones of this city from the viewpoint of the local resident and visitor passing
throughthezones(apurposeofthissection)aswellasfromtheviewpointofthemultiple-familyhousing
dweller(apurposeofthemultiple-familyhousingdeveloper);
iv. To insure the preservation of land values in multiple-family housing zones by creating
andinsuringanenvironmentalqualitywhichismostcompatiblewiththedevelopmentofthisland;and
v. To provide adequate control over the application of landscaping standards so that these
objectivesareaccomplishedinthemosteffectivemannerandtoavoidtheabuseoftheseintentionsby
placingthedescribedlandscapinginremotepartsofthesiteorinrecreationalareaswheretheybearno
relationshiptotheseobjectives.
department. Low evergreen plantings or a mixture of low evergreen and deciduous plantings with a
maximumheightof30inches,inbarkordecorativerock,shallbeprovidedsoastoachieve50percent
groundcoverwithintwoyears.
d. Coverage. Ten percent of parking areas located between buildings or between buildings
andinteriorpropertylines,andsingle-aisle,double-loadingparkingareaslocatedbetweenbuildingsand
the street; and 15 percent of multi-aisle parking areas located between buildings and street shall be in
landscaping(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers);provided,
that:
width;
ii. No parking stall shall be located more than 45 feet from a landscaped area. The
planning commission may approve landscaping plans involving alternatives to this specification for
individualpropertiesifitfindsthatthealternativeplanswouldbemoreeffectiveinmeetingtheabove
statedpurposesofthissection;and
the property lines. Landscaping which occurs between parking stalls and multiple-family housing or
between parking stalls and multiple-family housing recreation areas shall not be considered in the
satisfactionoftheselandscapingrequirements.
e. Amount of Landscaping. The planting area shall include liberal landscaping using such
materialastrees,ornamentalshrubs,lawnorcombinationofsuchmaterials.
f. Landscaping Adjacent to Parking Stalls. Where landscaping areas which fulfill city
g.AdditionalLandscapingAlongSpecifiedStreets.Alongstreetswhereitmaybedesirable
B. Fences and Hedges. Fence and hedge regulations are as providedinChapter21.10LMC.(Ord.
2441 13, 2003; Ord. 2388 25, 2001; Ord. 2020 18, 1994;Ord.177012,1990;Ord.14722,
1985;Ord.14611,1985;Ord.14241,1984;Ord.12531,2,1982;Ord.12411.2,1982;Ord.
5751,1970;Ord.4891,1969;Ord.4702,1969;Ord.3861,1968)
Transitionalorbufferlandscapedstrips(alsoreferredtoasgreenbelts)shallbeinstalledwherethe
sideyardorrearyardofapropertyzonedtothepublicsemi-publiczoneisadjacenttoapropertyzoned
RS,exceptthatnotransitionorbufferstripshallberequiredforthoseuseswhicharepermittedwithouta
conditionalusepermitintheRS-8zone.Alllandscapedstripsshallbeaminimumof10feetwide.
A. Maintenance. Whenever greenbelts orlandscapingarerequiredtobeinstalledaccordingtocity
accordance with zoning requirements, Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by LMC
21.25.145(B)(3), and approved development plans. Maintenance shall also include regular weeding,
removal of litter from landscaped areas, and repair or replanting so that the greenbelts or landscaping
continuetocomplywithzoningrequirementsand/ordevelopmentplans.
B.MinimumStandards.
1.PlantingandFencing.Theplantingstripshallconsistofonerowofevergreenconifertrees,
spaced a maximum of 10 feet on center. Minimum tree height shall be six feet. The remainder of the
planting strip shall be promptly planted with low evergreen plantings which will mature to a total
groundcoverwithinfiveyears.Apermanentsix-footsite-screeningfenceshallbeplacedattheproperty
line.
refunded.
C.FenceRegulations.
1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, a site-screening fence means a solid
standardsisimpracticalorineffectiveinsatisfyingtheintentofthissection,thecommunitydevelopment
director may, at his discretion, permit a location which more adequately satisfies the intent of this
section.
D.Exception.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayreducetherequiredbufferwidthandrevise
therequiredplantingandfencingifthedirectorfindsthat,duetotheintensityofexistingorproposed
landscaping,changeintopographybetweenproperties,useofthepropertiesalongtheabuttingproperty
line, or other characteristics of the abutting properties, a reduced buffer width will provide adequate
separationbetweentheproperties.
Arequestforapprovingareductioninarequiredbuffershallbemadeinwritingandshalldescribe
fullythereductionandthebasisfortherequest.Thefeeforprocessingarequestshallbe$200.00.The
person(s) requesting the buffer reductionbeartheburdenofproofthatthereducedbufferwillprovide
adequateseparationandscreeningbetweenproperties.
Atleast28calendardayspriortoactingonarequestforbufferreduction,noticeoftherequestshall
bemailedtotheownersofallpropertiesthatabutthesiteoftheproposedreduction.Actiononarequest
maynotbetakenuntilthisnoticingperiodhasexpired.
Anyonemayappealadeterminationregardinganexceptionbythedirectorunderthissubsectionby
filing awrittenstatementofthereason(s)fortheappealwiththecommunitydevelopmentdepartment.
SuchanappealshallbeprocessedpursuanttoProcessII(LMC1.35.200etseq.).(Ord.24512,2003;
Ord.244113,2003;Ord.238826,2001;Ord.20206,1994;Ord.18814,1992;Ord.17901,
2,3,1990;Ord.17812,1990;Ord.14741,2,1985;Ord.14653,1985;Ord.12576,1982;Ord.
10363,1979;Ord.8881,2,3,1976;Ord.6701,1972;Ord.5751,1970;Ord.4891,1969;
Ord.4702,1969;Ord.4641,2,1969;Ord.3862,3,1968;Ord.3833,1968;Ord.190Art.X
10.6,10.7,1964)
A. Buildings and structures at properties designated Parks, Recreation, and Open Space on the
shallbethreedaysfollowingthedateofmailingofthenotice.(Ord.244113,2003;Ord.238827,
2001;Ord.22402,1999)
21.44.400Accessorystructures.
A.SolarEnergySystems.Theuseofsolarenergysystemscanbeaneffectiveandefficientmethod
for producing energy and reducing energy consumption. The majority of residential structures within
Lynnwoodwereconstructedbeforesolarenergysystemsbecameaviablemeansforproducingenergy,
thus lot yard setbacks and height restrictions do not take such systems into account. The city of
Lynnwoodfindsthatitisinthebestpublicinteresttoencouragesolarenergysystems.Ifitisfoundthata
solar energy system would have a positive impact on energy production and conservation while not
having an adverse environmentalimpactonthecommunity,buttheplacementofsuchsystemrequires
violation of city setback or maximum height limitations, allowance of such systems may be permitted
through the variance process and shall be encouraged. In viewing suchvariancerequest,thefollowing
shallbeconsideredinmakingadetermination:
adjacentproperties;
regulations;and
energy system and its relation to all adjacent properties. Care shall be taken to insure that the design,
materialsused,andcolorsarchitecturallyblendinwiththeexistingstructure.Thecitymayrequirethat
B.HeatPumps.Theuseofheatpumpsalsomaybeaneffectiveandefficientmethodforreducing
energyconsumption.Themajorityofresidentialstructureswereconstructedbeforeheatpumpsbecamea
viablemeansforreducingenergyconsumption,thuslotyardsetbacksdidnottakethemintoaccount.In
some instances the only and/or the best location of a heat pump will not comply with the minimum
five-foot setback from all property lines. Heat pumps within the five-foot setback may be permitted
throughthevarianceprocess.Inorderforanysuchvariancetobegranted,itmustbefoundthat:
installation.(Ord.244113,2003)
21.44.500Signs.
SeeLMC21.16.300forsignregulations.(Ord.244113,2003;Ord.231038,2000)
1.DevelopmentStandards.Refuseandrecyclingcollectionareasinthepublicandsemi-public
zone shall comply with the development standards below. The following development standards shall
supersedeotherapplicablesetbackrequirementsofthischapterandanyapplicableLynnwoodCitywide
DesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),thatmayconflict:
a.Setbackaminimumof25feetfromapublicstreet;
b. Set back a minimum of 25 feet from any interior property line adjoining an RS or RM
zoneoraP-1zonewithone-familydwellingunitsifabusinesssiteisoneacreorlargerinarea;or
c.Setbackaminimumof15feetfromanyinteriorpropertylineadjoininganRSorRMzone
orP-1zonewithone-familydwellingunitsifabusinesssiteislessthanoneacreinarea.
standardsestablishedbythepublicworksdepartment.(Ord.244113,2003;Ord.238828,2001;Ord.
202018,1994;Ord.19112,1992)
Chapter21.46
COMMERCIALZONES
Sections:
21.46.050Purpose.
21.46.100Permittedstructuresanduses.
21.46.110LimitationsonusesGeneral.
21.46.111LimitationonusesAuto-orienteduses.
21.46.112LimitationsonusesRestaurants.
21.46.113LimitationsonusesInstitutionaluses.
21.46.114LimitationsonusesMedicaluses.
21.46.115LimitationsonusesOfficeuses.
21.46.116LimitationsonusesResidentialuses.
21.46.117LimitationsonusesRetailuses.
21.46.118LimitationsonusesLightindustrialuses.
21.46.119LimitationsonusesOtheruses.
21.46.120Generalcommercialareaforcontrolleduses.
21.46.130Prohibiteduses.
21.46.220Transitionorbufferstrip.
21.46.500Repealed.
21.46.510Repealed.
21.46.910Repealed.
21.46.050Purpose.
A.General.Thepurposesoftheregulationssetforthinthischapterare:
1. To regulate the location, height, bulk, and size of buildings constructed for business and
commercialuses,therebyassuringadequatelightandairincommercialzones;
2.Toprovidearangeofusezonesofvaryingdegreesofrestrictivenessinthetypesofbusinesses
permitted; thereby providing for the development of shopping centers and the various other types of
businessand/orcommercialareas;
3.Tofacilitatetheeconomicalprovisionofutilities;toprovideforconvenient,efficient,andsafe
accesstocommercialzonesbyvehiclesandbypedestrians;and
4.Toencouragegeneralimprovementoftheappearanceofcommercialareas.
It is further intended that the establishment of several zones for business and commercial uses,
differentiated by the types of business uses permitted and by the height and character of structures
allowed,willprovideadditionalprotectionforresidentialareaswherevertheyexistincloseproximityto
business zones, excluding in such transitional areas those uses which would be detrimental to nearby
residencesbyreasonsoftrafficgenerationorothercharacteristicsofthebusiness.
B.IndividualZones.Thepurposesoftheindividualzonesareasfollows:
1. RestrictedBusiness(B-4).TheRestrictedBusinesszoneisintendedforofficesandservices
includingmunicipalservicesinbuildingsofnotmorethantwostories,andsmallerretailuses.Thezone
shouldprovide:
a.Atransitionzonebetweenresidentialzonesandmoreintensivecommercialzones;or
b. A zone for offices and services that are more harmonious with residential areas than
typicalcommercialandretailuses;or
c.Smallcommercialandretailusesthatarenotnecessarilylocatedincommercialcenters.
It is not intended as a means by which business uses encroach into residential areas where no
business existed before, or to be used as a means of extending existing business zones along arterials
exceptwhensuchanextensionwouldservetoimprovethetransitionfrombusinesstoresidential.
2. Neighborhood Business (B-3). The Neighborhood Business zone is intended to provide for
compatibleretail,professional,andpersonalserviceuses,andofficesandservicesincludingmunicipal
services of not more than two stories which generally servetheeverydayneedsoftheresidentsofthe
surroundingneighborhood.Individualzonesshouldbelocated:
a. To provide for neighborhood commercial centers at appropriate locations along arterial
streetswithinresidentialareas;or
b.Topreserveexistingneighborhoodcommercialcenterswhichareatappropriatelocations
withinresidentialareas,butwhichmaynotbelocatedalonganarterialstreet;or
c.Asatransitionzonebetweenresidentialzonesandmoreintensivecommercialzones.
TheboundariesbetweenNeighborhoodBusinesszonesandadjacentresidentialzonesshouldbewell
definedandhavesignificantbufferingstandardstodiscourageencroachmentintoand/ordegradationof
those residential zones. The size of individual zones should be scaled to the intensity of residential
developmentinthearea.
3. Limited Business (B-2). This zone is intended to provide areas for the location of office
buildingsofunrestrictedheightandsizetoaccommodateexecutive,administrative,clerical,professional
or scientific staffs of business or professional concerns, and other compatible or complementary uses,
including internally oriented businesses which serve the office businesses or their personnel, and
including municipal service. It is intended that this zone should be so located that it will completely
occupy a large area of several city blocks, without intermingling of other small spots zoned for other
uses,inorderthatthetypicallyhighaestheticqualityofofficebuildingswillbeconsistentthroughouta
large area and each such building will benefit by the presence of the others. Other uses which
characteristicallyareofsimilaraestheticqualityarepermitted,includingfinancialinstitutions.Whereas
otherbusinesszonesprovidegoodsandservicesforhouseholds,theLimitedBusinesszoneisintendedto
provide employment opportunities for the community, in an organized office zone which will enhance
theimageofthecity.
4. Community Business (B-1). The purpose of the Community Business zone is to create a
diversifiedcentralbusinessarea,consistingofretailstores,offices,serviceestablishments,recreationand
entertainment,medicalandprofessionalservices,andsuchotheractivitiesanduses,includingmunicipal
services, as are common to a central business district. By excluding most uses which rely on outdoor
sales,displayorstorage,itisintendedtoencouragetheconcentrationofamaximumvarietyofindoor
stores and shops within the areas to which this classification is applied, as a contribution to the
convenienceofshoppersandpatrons.Itisrecognizedthatthecharacteristicsoftheusespermittedinthis
classificationproduceanenvironmentundesirableforresidentialpurposes,andthatresidentialusesina
commercialareamaydecreasethecapacityofbusinessestorendermaximumservices.Forthesereasons,
most residential uses are excluded from this classification. One exception found to be in the public
interest is housing and/or long-term care for the elderly and the physically disabled who, due to
functionallimitationsimposedbyadvancedageand/orphysicalimpairment,benefitfromlivinginclose
walkingproximitytoshopping,transit,medicalclinics,andotherservices.Contrarytothetypicalcentral
business district, which by being highly concentrated in a small area is convenient for the pedestrian
shopper,butcannotprovidesufficientautomobileparkingspace,itisintendedthatthecentralbusiness
area shall have adequate off-street parking through the provision that with each new building, enough
spaces are provided to meet the anticipated parking demands generated by the building, either by
ground-levelout-of-doorsparkingorbyparkinggarages.
5.GeneralCommercial(CG).ThepurposeoftheGeneralCommercialzoneistoprovidefora
widevarietyofcommercial,retail,andotheruses,includingmunicipalservices.Theseusesareprimarily
related toward auto borne clientele, rather than pedestrian clientele. These uses tend to locate along
arterials and, by nature of their activity, create a high degree of turning movements which impede the
flowofarterialtrafficandcreatetraffichazards.Thecommercialdevelopmentextendingalongarterials
generallyreflectsalowaestheticqualityatlocationswhichhavemaximumvisualexposuretoresidents
andvisitors.Becauseoftheadverseimpactofthistypeofdevelopment,itisnottheintentofthissection
to encourage this type of development, but to provide a legitimate classification for existing strip
developmentandtoencouragetheimprovementofthesefacilities.Itisfurtherintendedthatcertainuses
whichhaveheretoforebeenpermittedbutwhicharemoreofanindustrialnatureshallbeallowedonlyby
aconditionalusepermittherebyprovidingthattheexistingestablishmentsshallnotbenonconforming
butanynewestablishmentsmaybeconfinedtoappropriatelocations.
6. Planned Commercial Development (PCD). The Planned Commercial Development zone is
intendedtoallowandencouragethecontrolleddevelopmentofcommercialusesandservices,including
municipal services in areas where, because of traffic flows, adjacent uses or other land use factors,
conventionalcommercialdevelopmentandotheralternativelandusesarenotdesirable.Itisintendedthat
PCD zones may be located adjacent to existing planned regional shopping centers, major highways or
industrial and business park developments where appropriate, but not adjacent to single-family
residentialneighborhoodsasdesignatedbythecomprehensiveplan.Thepurposeofthezoneistoallow
theplannedcommercialdevelopmentofcontiguousparcelsundermultipleownershipswithadegreeof
coordinationandcontrolnotpossibleunderotherzoningclassifications.
Property may only be reclassified to PCD after the comprehensive plan has been amended to
designatetheareaasappropriateforthePCDzone.AdesignconceptfortheareaincludedineachPCD
zoneshallbedevelopedsimultaneouslywithaproposalforamendingthecomprehensiveplantoallow
PCDinthatzone.Thedesignconceptshallindicatemajorcirculationandutilityproposalsforthezone.
Consideration shall be given to internal andexternalvehicularandpedestriancirculation.Theprimary
purposeofthedesignconceptistoallowadvanceconsiderationofcoordinateddevelopmentofparcelsin
the zone. Thedesignconceptshallconsistofasiteplanandtextualguidelinesfordevelopmentofthe
specificzone.Thetextualguidelinesshallbedevelopedtoaddressspecificconcernsorattributesofthe
individualzonewhichmaynotbeadequatelydealtwithinthezoningcode.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.
202019,1994;Ord.19633,1993;Ord.188017,1992;Ord.16861,1989;Ord.14481,
1985;Ord.14474,1985;Ord.11401,1980;Ord.5223,1969)
21.46.100Permittedstructuresanduses.
A.Nobuilding,structureorlandshallbeusedandnobuildingorstructureshallbeerected,enlarged
orstructurallyaltered,exceptforoneormoreoftheusespermittedbyTable21.46.01.
Table21.46.01
AutomotiveUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG
AutoParts, P P* P P
Accessory,and
SuppliesStores
AutoGlassStores P P P
AutoLubrication P P P
Stores
AutoWrecking C
Yards+
Automobile C P
MechanicalRepair
AutomobileRepair, C P
includingbodyand
fenderand
mechanicalrepair,
excludingoutdoor
storage,displayor
sales
AutomobileSales P P P
andDisplay+
Automobiles,rental P** P
orsaleonopenlot
BatteryServiceand P* P P
Sales
CarWash C P
Mobileor P
Manufactured
Homes,openlots
forsaleorrentalof
ParkandPoolLots+ C C C C C
ParkingGarages P P P P
andaccessory
refuelingand
servicing
PublicandPrivate C P P P
ParkingLotsfor
PassengerCars
ServiceStations, C C C
full,self,orgas+
TireStore,not P P P
includingrecapping
TireStore; P
provided,thatsuch
activitiesbe
conductedindoors
withoutoutdoor
storage,overnight
parking,excessive
noiseorother
adverse
environmental
impacts
Tire,Brake,Muffler P P P
Tune-Up
*Provided,thatsuchactivitiesbeconductedindoorswithoutoutdoorstorage,overnightparking,excessivenoiseorotheradverse
environmentalimpacts.
**(1)Onlyatpropertieseitherwithfrontageonthefreewayright-of-wayorwithin1,500feetofafreewayon-or
off-ramp(measuredinastraightlinefromthenearestpointoftheendofthefreewayramp(wheretherampconnectstoapublic
street)tothenearestpointoftheproperty).(2)Saleofusedvehiclesasaprincipaluseofthepropertyisprohibited.
Table21.46.02
BusinessService B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG
Uses
BusinessServices, AI P AI P P P
notincluding
furnitureor
equipmentsales
BusinessandProfessionalServicesnotmentionedelsewherein
thissection P P P
Table21.46.03
Eatingand B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG
EntertainmentUses
FountainsandIce AI P AI P P P-X
CreamStands
IndoorAmusement P P P
Enterprises,
includingskating
rinks,bowling
alleys,poolhalls
Restaurantsand AI P AI P P P-X
Cafeteriasproviding
on-premisesservice
onlytoseated
patrons,no
alcoholicbeverages
served+
Restaurants P P P P-X
providing
on-premisesservice
only,toseated
patrons,with
cocktaillounges+
Restaurants, P P-X
drive-incar
service+
Taverns,Bars,and P P P
Cabarets
Table21.46.04
InstitutionalUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG
ChildDayCare+ C P P P P-X
Churches,notusingcomplementaryparking P P P P P P-X
Churcheswithcomplementaryparking+ C C C P C C-X
NursingandConvalescentHomesandHousingfortheElderlyand C C C C C C
PhysicallyDisabled+
Libraries,Museums,ArtGalleriesandsimilarinstitutions P P P P P P-X
MunicipalServices P P P P P P
Universities,Colleges,Schools,includingpreschools,commercial C P P P P-X
schools,suchasdancing,music,trade,etc.
Table21.46.05
MedicalUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

Medical,Dental,OpticalandChiropracticClinics P P P P P P
VeterinaryClinics+ P P P-X
Table21.46.06
OfficeUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

BusinessorProfessionalOffice,includingofficesofaclericalor P P P P P P
administrativenature
OfficeasaHomeOccupation+ C C C C C
Table21.46.07
PersonalServiceUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

Banksandotherfinancialinstitutions P P P P P
BarberShopsandBeautyParlors P P AI P P P
DressmakerandTailoringShops C P P P P
DryCleaningandLaundryPlants P P P
DryCleaningandLaundry,Self-Service P P P P
DryCleaningandLaundryPick-upStationforworktobe P P AI P P P
doneelsewhere
Locksmith C P P P P
PetGrooming P P P P P P-X
Table21.46.08
RepairServicesUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

ApplianceRepairShopsandthelike P P P P
ShoeRepair C P P P P
Table21.46.09
RecreationalActivities B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

AmusementCenterslocated300feetormorefromasingle-familyor P P P
multiple-familyzone*
AmusementCenterslocatedlessthan300feetfromasingle-familyor C C C
multiple-familyzone*
IndoorAmusementEnterprises,includingskatingrinks,bowlingalleys, P P P-X
poolhalls
Carnivals(seeChapter5.30) P P P P
Circuses(seeChapter5.30) P P P P
DanceHalls,licensed+ P C C
HandballCourts,RacquetClubs,andIndoorandOutdoorTennisCourts C C P
HealthClubs P P P
OutdoorAncillaryPlaygroundandrelatedequipment C C
OutdoorCommercialRecreationandEntertainment,including P
stadiums,racetracks,outdoortheaters,swimmingpools,golfcourses
OvernightCampgrounds C
*Asmeasuredfromthepropertylineoftheparcelonwhichthecenterislocatedtothepropertylineofthenearest
residentiallyzonedparcel.
Table21.46.10
ResidentialUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

AdultFamilyHomes P P P P P P
Allusespermittedinsingle-familyzones P
Multiple-FamilyHousingUnits+ C
CaretakerorWatchmanQuarters C C C C C
LivingQuartersforHomelessMothers+ P P P P P P
MotelsandMotorHotels P P P P-X
RespiteCare C C P P P
Table21.46.11
RetailUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

ApparelShops P P P P
ApplianceStores,includingincidentalrepair P P P
ArtStoresandSupplies C P P P P
AudioSalesandService P P P
BakeryRetailStores P P P P-X
BicycleSalesandRepair P P P-X
BoatandEquipmentSalesandDisplay,indoors P P P
BoatsandTrailer,openlotsforsaleorrentalof P
BuildingSuppliesStores,indoor P
CarpetShops P P P
ConvenienceStoresnotlocatedonthesameoradjacentlottoaservice P P P P-X
station+
ConvenienceStoreslocatedonthesamelotand/orwithinthesame C C C-X
buildingandoperatedasasinglebusinesswithafull-servicestation,
self-servicestation,gasstation+
DairyProductStores C P P P P
DepartmentStore P P P
DrugStore P P P P
DryGoodsStore P P P P
FloristShops,AccessoryGreenhousesandPlantNurseries P P AI P P P
FountainsandIceCreamStands P P P P
FreshFruit,VegetableorProduceStand,Outdoor P P P P
GiftShops P P AI P P P
GroceryStores P P P P
HardwareStores P P P P
HobbyShops C P P P P
MusicStoresandSupplies C P P P P
NewsStands P P AI P P P
OfficeSupplies,notincludingfurnitureorequipmentsales AI P AI P P P
PetShops P P P P-X
RetailLumberYards C
RetailStoresnotmentionedelsewhereinthissection P P P
ShoppingCenters,includingonlytheusespermittedintheapplicable P P P P
zone
StationaryStore P P AI P P P
VarietyStore P P P
Table21.46.12
LightIndustrialUses+ B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG
AssemblyofElectronic,Scientific,orPrecisionInstrumentsinexisting P
spacesof10,000sq.ft.orless*
AssemblyofElectronic,Scientific,orPrecisionInstrumentsinexisting C
spacesofmorethan10,000sq.ft.*
AssemblyofGlass,LightMetal,Plastic,orWoodParts,whichare C
extruded,stampedorshapedelsewhere,notprecludingminorprocesses
suchascuttingordrilling
BottlingandPackagingPlantsinexistingspacesof10,000sq.ft.or P
less*
BottlingandPackagingPlantsinexistingspacesofmorethan10,000 P
sq.ft.*
ColdStorageLockers AI P P P
ContractorsOfficesandShopsinspacesof10,000sq.ft.orless* P
ContractorsOfficesandShopsinspacesofmorethan10,000sq.ft.* C
GarmentFactoriesinexistingspacesof10,000sq.ft.orless* P
GarmentFactoriesinexistingspacesofmorethan10,000sq.ft.* C
HeavyEquipmentYards C
IceStorageandDispensing A A A A A
Laboratories,experimental,ex.activitywhichmayinvolvehandling C C C C
hazardousmaterials
Printing,Publishing,andBinding(nonoisebeyondthepremises) C AI P P P
PublicUtilitiesFacilities+ C P P P P
Warehousesinexistingspacesof10,000sq.ft.orless* P
Warehousesinexistingspacesofmorethan10,000sq.ft.* C
Wholesalestoresinexistingspacesof10,000sq.ft.orless* P-X
Wholesalestoresinexistingspacesofmorethan10,000sq.ft.* C-X
*Inclusiveofallaspectsofthebusiness.
Table21.46.13
OtherUses B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 CG

AdultEstablishments CA
AdultRetailUses CA
CharitableorReliefSuppliesCollectionorStorage C C
CustomerParking,outdoor A A A A A
RadioorTelevisionStations,notincludingWireless P P P P
CommunicationsFacility
RecyclingCollectionCenters+ C
TemporarySpecialEvents,perChapter5.30LMC P P P P
WirelessCommunicationsFacilitylessthan300feetfrom C C C P C C
residentialzones(asmeasuredfromthewirelesscommunications
supportstructuretothepropertylineofthenearestresidentially
zonedparcel)+
WirelessCommunicationsFacility300feetormorefrom P P P P P P
residentialzones(asmeasuredfromthewirelesscommunications
supportstructuretothepropertylineofthenearestresidentially
zonedparcel)+
WirelessCommunicationsFacility,Attached P P P P P P
+SeeLMC21.46.110through21.46.119.
Key:
P = Permittedasprincipaluse
A = Permittedasaccessoryusewithaprincipaluse
C = Maybepermittedasaprincipaluseuponapprovalofaconditionalusepermit
AI = Permittedasaccessoryuseiflocatedinthebuildingofapermittedprincipaluse,andinternallyoriented
throughthemainaccessofthebuilding
= Notpermitted
-X = Notpermittedincontrolledarea
CA = Permittedonlyincontrolledarea.SeeLMC21.46.120.
(Ord.24571,2003;Ord.244114,2003;Ord.238829,2001;Ord.20921,1996;Ord.2065
7, 1995; Ord. 2052 1,1995;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.18894,1992;Ord.18794,1992;Ord.
18476,1991;Ord.18462,3,1991;Ord.17817,1990;Ord.17584,1990;Ord.16902,1989;
Ord.16851,1989;Ord.167114,1989;Ord.15924,1987;Ord.15754,1987;Ord.1571
1,2,1987;Ord.15641,2,1987;Ord.15292,1986;Ord.15231,2,3,1986;Ord.151326,
1986;Ord.1502,1986;Ord.14891,1985;Ord.14584,5,1985;Ord.14475,1985;Ord.1426
3,1984;Ord.13601,1983;Ord.12476,1982;Ord.12403,1982;Ord.12181,1981;Ord.1150
1,1980;Ord.11402,1980;Ord.11193,1980;Ord.11171,1980;Ord.11165,6,1980;Ord.
9111,1977;Ord.8691,1976;Ord.8381,1976;Ord.728-A1,1973;Ord.6241,1971;Ord.
522,1969)
permitted outright by conditional use permit in any commercial zone shall comply with Lynnwood
CitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistrictsandCommercialDistricts,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC
chapter:
1,000squarefeet.
building including duplexes (two-family dwellings) permitted outright by conditional use permit or
specialusepermitinanycommercialzoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesfor
All Districts and Multi-family Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), andreceive
approvalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
Everyuseshallbesubjecttotherequirementsofapplicablecodesandinaddition,theregulationsin
thissectionandLMC21.46.111through21.46.119shallapply:
A.GeneralPerformanceStandards.
1. Artificial lighting shall be hooded orshieldedsothatdirectlightoflampswillnotresultin
glarewhenreceivedfrombeyondtheproperty;
2. Any machinery or operation which generates air or ground vibrations shall be muffled to
eliminateanysensationofsoundorvibrationbeyondtheproperty;
3.Arcwelding,acetylenetorchcuttingorsimilarprocessesshallbeperformedsoasnottobe
seenfromanypointbeyondtheproperty,andinnocaseshallbevisibletodriversontheadjacentstreets;
4. Emission of obnoxious odors, fumes, gas, dust or smoke beyond the property is prohibited.
Dustandothertypesofairpollutionbornebywindfromsuchsourcesasstorageareasandroadsshallbe
minimizedbylandscapingwherefeasibleorbypavingorotheracceptablemeans;
5.On-sitehazardouswastetreatmentandstoragefacilitiesarepermittedasaccessoryusestoany
activity generating hazardous waste and lawfully allowed in LMC 21.46.100; provided, that such
facilitiesmeetthestatesitingcriteriaadoptedpursuanttotherequirementsofRCW70.105.210.
B. Outdoor Uses. All business uses and activities shall be located within an entirely enclosed
building,exceptasindicatedbelow:
1.GeneralRegulations.AnyusesandactivitieswhicharepermittedtooccuroutdoorsbyLMC
21.46.100,orbyotherprovisionsofthistitle,subjecttothefollowing:
a. The use or activity shall not encroach on site-screening or landscaping as currently
requiredbythistitleorothercityordinances;
b.Theuseoractivityshallnotblockpedestriantrafficorfirelanes;
c.Theuseoractivityshallobservethesameminimumfront,side,andrearyardsasapplyto
buildings, on sides adjoining public streets, except that such yards may be used for outdoor customer
parkingandforotherusesandactivitieswhicharepermittedoutdoors;
d.Thehighestpointofanyitemdisplayedwithinthatareashallbenotmorethansixfeetin
heightfromanevengradeandatleast10feetfromtheright-of-wayline;and
e.Itemswhich,intheopinionofthefirechief,presentapotentialfirehazardshallbelocated
15feetfromanyinteriorpropertylineandshallbearrangedtoprovide20-footfirelanesnomorethan
300feetapart.
2.IncidentalOutdoorDisplays.Forusesnotincludedintheforegoingsubsection(B)(1)ofthis
section, incidental outdoor displays are permitted in conjunction with the indoor sales of similar
merchandise conducted by the same business. Such displays shall be displayed on racks, pallets, or in
neat stacks and shall be located in areas underneath marquees, canopies, or overhanging roofs. If no
marquees,canopies,oroverhangingroofsexist,suchdisplaysshallbenotmorethaneightfeetfromthe
wallsofbuildings.Alllimitationsspecifiedinsubsection(B)(1)ofthissectionshallapply.
3.BusinessServingCustomersinAutomobiles.Automobileservicestations,drive-inrestaurants,
and other businesses which primarily service customers in automobiles as an inherent trait of the
businessshallnotbepermittedtostoreordisplaymerchandiseoutdoors,exceptasspecifiedhereinand
insubsections(B)(1)and(B)(2)ofthissection.
4.CommoditiesRequiringOutdoorStorage.Commoditieswhichwouldbedamagedifrequired
tobekeptindoors,includingbutnotlimitedtogrowingstockinconnectionwithhorticulturalnurseries,
whetherthestockisinopenground,potsorcontainers;openairsalesareasforfirewood,trees,shrubs,
plants,andhomegardeningsuppliesandequipment;andpublicutilityfacilities(seeLMC21.46.118(B))
areallowedoutdoorssubjecttotheprovisionsofsubsection(B)(1)ofthissection.
5. At Properties Zoned to the Community Business Zone. The on-site parking and storage of
rentalautomobilesandlighttrucks(ratedatonetoncapacityorless)isallowed;however,suchparking
andstorageshallberestrictedto:
a.Astagingareaforamaximumoffivevehicles.Thisareamaybelocatedwithinexisting
parkinglots,butshallnotutilizeparkingstallsrequiredbyLMC21.18.800fortheusesonthesite.The
stagingareashallbepavedandstripedtothestandardsofChapter21.18LMCandshallbedesignated
forusebyrentalvehiclesonly.
b. A storage area for a maximum of 15 vehicles. This area shall be located no closer to a
publicstreetthanapointequaltotheclosestpartofanybuildingonthesitetothestreetandshallbe
screenedwithlandscapedareaatleastfivefeetwidecontainingevergreenconifertreeswithaminimum
heightofsixfeetandspacednomorethan15feetoncenter,backedbyasix-footfencewhichformsan
effectivebarriertosight;theremainderoftheplantingstripshallbeplantedwithlowevergreenplantings
whichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears.
c.Noserviceorsalesofrentalvehiclesshallbeallowed.
6.CrossReference.SeealsoLMC2.16.100.
C. On-Site Processing. All products made incident to a permitted use which are manufactured,
processedortreatedonthepremisesshallbesoldonthepremisesonly,andatretailonly.(Ord.2441
8541,1976;Ord.6162,1971;Ord.5223,1969)
21.46.111LimitationsonusesAuto-orienteduses.
A.AutomobileAgencies.Newcarautomobilesalesanddisplayroombuildingsandtherepairand
servicingnecessarytothebusinessarepermittedasanindooruse.IntheCommunityBusinesszone,used
carsalesarepermittedaccessorytothenewcaragencyasanindooruse,oronanopenlotwhichdoes
notexceedtwotimestheareaoftheagencybuildingandwhichiscontiguoustothenewcaragency.The
usedcarareashallbeotherthantherequiredoff-streetparkingarea.
B. Full-Service Stations, Self-ServiceStations,andGasStations.Theseusesarepermittedonlyby
meansofaconditionalusepermit.Allfull-service,self-service,andgasstationsitesshallbedeveloped
inaccordancewiththefollowingregulations:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to promote the public health, safety, andgeneral
welfare in the city by establishing standards for the site design and operation of full-service stations,
self-servicestations,andgasstations,andconveniencestoreswhencombinedwiththeaforementioned
uses.Theneedforsuchstandardsiscreatedbythetypicalclosespacingofcurbcutsandthefrequency
withwhichvehiclesenterandleavethesites.Thisisaninherenttraitoftheseuses.Conflictswithnormal
trafficpatternsonarterialstreetsincreasethepotentialforautomobileaccidentsandinjurytopassengers
and pedestrians, and contribute to traffic congestion. By establishing standards for such uses and their
ingressandegress,itisintendedthatthesmoothflowoftrafficwillbefacilitatedandgreatersafetywill
beprovidedforautomobilepassengersandpedestrians.Itisalsothepurposeofthischaptertoestablish
bulkregulationsincludingstandardsforlandscapingandsigns,consistentwiththeaestheticobjectivesof
the city as indicated in the texts of the official plans of the city and as are appropriate to the
characteristicsofthisindustry.
2.DevelopmentStandards.InadditiontoanyapplicabledevelopmentstandardsandLynnwood
Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), development of
full-servicestations,self-servicestations,andgasstations,andconveniencestoreswhencombinedwith
anyofthesestations,shallcomplywiththefollowingstandards:
a. Minimum Street Frontage. One hundred fifty feet of frontage is necessary for street
frontageswhichhavetwoaccesses.Thisfigurecanbereducedappropriatelyifthenumberofcurbcutsis
alsoreduced.
b.MinimumLotArea.Asprovidedfortheapplicablezone.
c. Minimum Setbacks for Buildings and Canopies. Minimum setbacks for buildings as
providedfortheapplicablezone.However,canopiesshallbesetbackaminimumof20feetfrompublic
streetright-of-way.
d. Site-Screening Standards for Side Yard and Rear Yard. As provided for the applicable
zone.
e. Off-Street Parking and Landscaping. Same as Chapter 21.18 LMC except that a
20-foot-widelandscapingstripshallberequiredalongthestreetfrontage.This20-footlandscapingstrip
is in lieu of the five percent landscaping required in the interior of the parking area.Thisrequirement
shallsupersedeapplicabledesignguidelines.However,whentheservicestationsdescribedinsubsection
(B)(2)ofthissectionarecontainedwithinbuildingslocatedclosertothestreetthanfuelpumpislands,
canopiesandparkingareas,thena15-foot-widestreetfrontagelandscapestripshallberequired.
f.StreetStandards.Allpublicrights-of-wayshallbefullyimprovedtothecenterofthestreet
withpaving,curb,gutter,andsidewalktocitystandards.
g. Driveways. Driveways shall be designed and located according to public works
departmentstandards.
h.SeparationBetweenParkingandPumpIslands.Wherethereareparkingstallsbackingup
topumpislands,theminimumdistancebetweenpumpislandsandoff-streetparkingshallbe40feetfrom
theendofstalltothepumpisland.
i.Signs.SeeLMC21.16.310forsignregulations.
j.LightingStandards.Alllightingshallbesoarrangedandshieldedastoconfinealldirect
light rays entirely within the boundary lines of the site, and as to prevent, to the extent practicable,
reflected light rays from shining upon other properties, and as to avoid glare onto any portion of any
adjacentright-of-wayorintothepathofoncomingvehicles.
k.DumpsterEnclosures.Alldumpsterenclosuresshallmeetthesetbackrequirementsforthe
applicablezone.Theenclosureshallnotexceedsixfeetinheightandshallconsistofasolidfencemade
ofwoodormasonrymaterial.
l. Building Height Limit and Maximum Lot Coverage and Interior Yard Setbacks. As
providedfortheapplicablezone.
3.Operation,Supervision,andMaintenanceRestrictions.
a. Unattended coin-operated and unattended self-service dispensing of fuel shall not be
permitted.
b.Servicesrendered,andproductsstoredonthepremisesandsoldthereshallbelimitedin
accordancewiththeactivitiesincludedinthedefinitionsofLMC21.02.267,21.02.375,21.02.660and
21.02.661,asapprovedbyconditionalusepermit.
c.Wreckedordismantledvehiclesshallnotbestoredout-of-doorsformorethan24hours.
Operation of a rental agency or sales lot for automobiles, trucks, trailers or other equipment or other
business accessory to the operation of a full-service station, self-service station, and gas station, shall
require a separate occupancy permit and business license. These uses would only be allowed as an
accessory use if they are permitted in that zone as a separate use. The application for the occupancy
permitandbusinesslicenseshallbeaccompaniedbyasiteplan,andanyvehiclesorequipmentinvolved
shallbestoredorparkedinareasdefinedonthesiteplanandshallbekeptinaneatandorderlymanner.
Thedevelopmentfortheaccessoryuseshallmeetallapplicablecityregulations.
d. All buildings, grounds, and landscaping shall be kept in a constant state of repair and
maintenance. Upon failure to do so, the city shall require repair or replanting as per LMC 21.04.310.
Landscape maintenance shall also comply with applicable Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as
adoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3).
e. The work station shall be designed so that at least one qualified attendant shall have
maximum view of the fueling areas. For the purpose of this title, a qualified attendant is one who is
trainedintheoperationofthefuelpumpemergencyshut-offsystem.
f. When a convenience store is combined with a full-service station, self-service station or
gas station, dispensing offuelshallbesubjecttoelectroniccontrol(withinarmsreach)ofaqualified
attendant.
g.AmusementdevicesasdefinedbyLMC5.60.030(A)arenotpermittedinconjunctionwith
theusesallowedbythissubsection.
h. All alcoholic beverages shall be stored within cabinets or coolers which can be locked
during the time period when alcoholic beverage sales are prohibited by law. A buzzer on the doors of
coolerswhichstorealcoholicbeveragesshallbeprovidedformonitoring.Observationmirrorsshallalso
beprovided.
i. Window visibility shall be maintained. Advertisingand/ormerchandisedisplaysorother
objectsshallnotblockattendantvisibilityfromviewofthegaspumps.Theattendantscashierstation
shallbevisiblefromastreetandtheparkingareas.
4.MotorVehicleandPedestrianSeparationBetweenthePublicSidewalkandtheConvenience
Store. When a convenience store is combined with an automobile service station, self-service station
and/or gas station, design considerations shall be implemented to minimize pedestrian conflicts with
vehicular traffic such as but not limited to brick pavers, signs, raised sidewalks, striping, or a
combinationoftheabove.
5. Effects of Change of Use. The addition of a convenience store to an automobile service
station,self-servicestationorgasstationwouldconstituteachangeinuseandwouldrequirecomplete
compliancewithChapter21.12LMC.
6. General Criteria for Approval. In addition to the criteria found in Chapter 21.24 LMC, no
conditionalusepermitfortheusesmentionedinthissubsectionshallbeapprovedunless:
a.TheproposalmeetstheUniformFireCodeandUniformBuildingCode;
b.Theproposalmeetsthestandardsofthischapterandthistitle;and
c.Theproposalmeetsallotherapplicablecityandgovernmentalregulations.
7. Exceptions. There shall not be any relaxation of development standards as provided for in
LMC21.24.100.Anyexceptionstothesestandardsshallbesubjecttothevariancecriteriaasfoundin
Chapter2.22LMC.However,thehearingexaminermayconsiderthesecriteriaaspartoftheconditional
usepermitprocess,insteadofaseparatevarianceapplication.
C. Park and Pool Lots. Park and pool lots may be permitted by a conditional use permit. In
consideringsuchaconditionaluse,thehearingexaminershallreviewallimpactsuponthesurrounding
neighborhood,includingbutnotlimitedtotraffic,location,displacementofrequiredstalls,ingressand
egress,signs,andillumination.Theapplicantmustsubmitasiteplanwiththepropertyboundariesand
the location of all buildings with their respective floor areas designated on the drawing. The available
parkingstallstobeusedforaparkandpoollotmustbedesignatedonthesubmittedsiteplan.Drawings
depictingtheproposedsignsshouldalsoaccompanytheapplication.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.2388
31,2001;Ord.231039,2000;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.17907,1990;Ord.16716,10,1989;
Ord.13602,1983;Ord.11194,1980)
A. Restaurants. In the Limited Business (B-2) zone, it is intended to permit restaurants for the
convenienceofpersonsemployedinthezone.Restaurantsarepermittedeitherasanaccessoryusewithin
anofficebuilding,orastheprincipaluseofaseparatesiteprovidingitfullyoccupiesasiteequaltothe
minimum area specified in the development standards. (Ord. 2441 14, 2003; Ord. 2020 19, 1994;
Ord.5223,1969)
A.ComplementaryUseofParkingbyChurches.Churchesareallowedoutrightinallbusinessand
commercialzones(exceptforthePCDzonewhereinchurchesrequireaspecialusepermit)subjecttothe
sameconformancetodevelopmentstandardsaswouldapplytoanyotherpermitteduse.Thisprovisionis
applicabletoeithernewconstructionortheoccupancybyachurchofapre-existingbuildingorportion
thereof, whether the building or grounds involved are designed as a church building, according to the
definitionofchurchesinChapter21.02LMC,orthespacebeingusedissuchthattypicaloccupantsor
tenantswouldbecommercialuses.
Intheeventthatamultiplebusinesssitewhichincludesachurchdoesnothaveanadequatenumber
of parking spaces to meet the code requirementsforalltheusesonthesite,butwouldhavesufficient
spaceswithoutthechurch,complementaryuseofparkingbythechurchmaybeallowedbyconditional
usepermit.Thepurposeinrequiringaconditionalusepermitistoassurethatthetimesofpeakuseof
parking by the church and the other uses on the site will not coincide to such an extent that frequent
parking shortages occur, impacting public streets and resulting in unauthorized parking on other
propertiesinthearea.
Noconditionalusepermitshallbeapprovediftheevidenceindicatesthatsuchparkingshortagesare
likely to occur. Adherence by any and/or all occupants of the site to a schedule that makes
complementaryparkingworkablemaybemadeaconditionoftheconditionalusepermit.
Intheeventthatparkingshortagesasdescribedabovedooccuraftersuchaconditionalusepermit
has been approved, revocation of the permit may be considered under normal conditional use permit
hearing procedures. Infrequent parking overflows, such as those occurring during annual religious
holidays,arenottobeconstruedasconstitutingaparkingshortageforthepurposesofthissection.
B.ChildDay-CareCenter.
1. Considerations. A child day-care center may be permitted by issuance of a conditional use
permit.Beforeapprovalordenialofanapplication,thehearingexaminerwillconsidertheneedforthe
activityintheareaandallpossibleimpactsintheareaincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
f.Theapplicantmustindicatetheagesofthechildrentobecaredfor.(Ord.244114,2003;
Ord.202019,1994;Ord.1844,1992;Ord.14892,1985)
A.VeterinarianClinics.Veterinarianclinicsdesignedfortreatmentandcareofpetanimals,suchas
cats and dogs, shall be operated by a registered veterinarian. The animals must be confined within a
building which shall have an exterior of masonry construction (or other building materials and/or
construction techniques providing equivalent soundproofing, as approved by the building official);
provided,thatopeningsmaybeprovidedforingressandegressaccordingtofirecoderegulationsandfor
acustomerentranceofotherthanmasonryconstruction(orequivalent)ifthefrontentryisisolatedfrom
the balance of the building by a full wall partition. All rooms housing animals shall have mechanical
ventilationadequatetoprovideanexchangeof50cubicfeetofairperminuteperanimalhousedtherein.
Theanimalrunsshallbesurfacedwithaminimumoftwoinchesconcreteorotherimperviousmaterials.
Drainagemustbeawayfromadjoiningpropertiesandshouldbecontrolleduponthepropertyinvolved.
Thereshallbenocremationorotherdisposalofanimalsonthepremisesorincinerationofrefuse.(Ord.
244114,2003;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.18781,1992)
A.Residential/OfficeUseasaHomeOccupation.Anofficeuseincombinationwitharesidenceis
allowableasahomeoccupationbymeansofaconditionalusepermit,subjecttothelimitationstohome
occupationsasstatedinLMC21.02.415,exceptasfollows:thenumberofemployeeswhodonotreside
inthesamebuildingshallbelimitedtotwo.
In considering the requested permit, the adequacy of parking shall be of prime consideration. Any
applicationshalldemonstrateprovisionforanticipatedtrafficandparking.Intheeventthatcongestionor
traffichazardsdevelopthroughsuchuse,thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormaysuspendorterminate
thepermitupon30dayswrittennotice.Duringthe30-dayperiod,theholderofthepermitmayrequest
reviewoftherevocationbythecitycouncil.Thebuildingmaybeenlarged,buttheofficeareashallnot
exceed 25 percent of the total square footage of the building. (Ord. 2441 14, 2003; Ord. 202019,
1994;Ord.9502,1978)
A. Motels and Motor Hotels. The initial development must contain at least 20 units composed of
multiple-unittypebuildings,andshallprovidehotelservices,includingamainlobby,deskattendant,and
roomservice.Whenaccessoryusesprovidingservicesforthemotorhotelpatrons,suchasbarber,bar,
beautyparlor,cleaners,clothing,drugs,pottery,souvenir,tobacco,andtravelareincluded,theyshallbe
primarilyorientedinternally.Provisionsforpublicfunctionssuchasbanquetsormeetingsneednotbe
orientedinternally.
B.Multiple-FamilyHousing.Dwellingunitsmaybepermittedinofficebuildingsonthefourthfloor
or higher, providing no more than one-half the floor area of the building (not including basements) is
usedforresidentialpurposes.Allprovisionsnormallyapplyingtohigh-risemultiple-familyhousingshall
apply.
C. Convalescent and Nursing Homes and Housing for the Elderly and Physically Disabled. These
usesmaybeallowedbyconditionalusepermit.
designated in this subsection is considered by the hearing examiner and city council, a joint
recommendation concerning development of the land and/or construction of the buildings shall be
preparedbythefireandcommunitydevelopmentdepartments,specifyingtheconditionstobeappliedif
approved. If it is concluded that the application for a conditional use permitshouldbeapproved,each
requirement in the joint recommendation shall be considered and any which are found necessary for
protectionofthehealth,safety,andgeneralwelfareofthepublicshallbemadepartoftherequirements
of the conditional use permit. In any case, the approval of theconditionalusepermitshallincludethe
access to public transit, design measures to minimize incompatibility between the proposal and
permit;
2. Development Standards. Housing for the elderly and physically disabled facilities shall
conformtothefollowingcriteria:
a.Lotareaperdwellingunit:1,000squarefeetminimumperunit;
b. Passive recreation and/or open space: 200 square feet minimum per unit. In the citys
higherdensitymultiple-familyzones,developmentsarerequiredtoprovideactiverecreationalspaceto
helpsatisfyaportionofthedemandforrecreationalfacilities.Housingfortheelderlyhasasimilarneed
butisofapassivenature.Therefore,passiverecreationspaceand/oropenspaceshallbeprovided.Upto
50percentoftherequirementmaybeindoors;provided,thatthespaceisutilizedexclusivelyforpassive
recreationoropenspace(i.e.,artsandcraftsrooms,solariums,courtyards).Alloutdoorrecreationand/or
openspaceareasshallbesetasideexclusivelyforsuchuseandshallnotincludeareasheldinreservefor
parking,asperLMC21.18.800.Allopenspaceand/orrecreationalareasshallbeofapermanentnature,
and they may be restricted to use by tenants only. The use of private and semi-private patios and
balconiesinmeetingtheserequirementsisnotpermitted.
D. Living Quarters, Homeless Teenage Parents. Living quarters designed for homeless teenage
parents and their children are permitted in any commercial zone of the city. For the purposes of this
section, living quarters for homeless teenage parents is defined to mean a building or buildings
occupiedforlivingpurposesbynotmorethaneightteenageparentsandtheirchildren.
1. Supervision and Maximum Occupancy. Such living quarters must have an adult supervisor
residingtherein.Themaximumnumberresidingthereinatanyonetimeshallnotexceed21,including
parents,children,andadultsupervisor(s).
2. Development Regulations and Standards.Subdivisionandzoningdevelopmentstandardsfor
living quarters for teenage parents shall be the same as for the low density multiple-family residential
zone(RML).SuchquartersshallbetreatedasanRoccupancyforfireandbuildingcodes.
3.Expiration.
a.Notwithstandingbelowherein,usesestablishedinaccordancewiththisprovisionshallbe
consideredlawfulpermittedusesasprovidedhereinforaslongassuchusecontinuestoexist.Non-use
ofanylivingquartersforteenageparentsformorethansixmonthsshallbedeemedtobeabandonedand
suchuseshallloseallrighttoitslegalstatus.
b. Except as provided for above,thissubsectionshallexpireonDecember15,1992.(Ord.
244114,2003;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.19881,1994;Ord.19232,1992;Ord.19172,1992;
Ord.18882,1992;Ord.18832,1992;Ord.14722,1985;Ord.14476,1985;Ord.5223,1966;
Ord.2855,1966)
A.ConvenienceStores.Conveniencestoreslocatedonthesamelotandwithinthesamebuildingand
operated as a single business with full-service, self-service and/or gas station are permitted only by
means of a conditional use permit. Rapid customer turnover isaninherenttraitofservicestationsand
convenience stores. Convenience stores sell alcoholic beverages; full-service, self-service, and gas
stations do not. The proximity of these uses with their conflicting traffic patterns and types of traffic
increases the risk to pedestrian and traffic safety. Additional control over the location of convenience
storesinproximitytosaidusesisthereforenecessary.(Ord.202019,1994;Ord.16719,1989;Ord.
15922,1987;Ord.15643,1987)
A.General.
1. Scope of Conditions. Wherever these uses are permitted under conditional use permit
proceedings,thehearingexaminermaystipulatethetypeofmachineryallowable,thattheperformance
standards and landscaping requirements of the Light Industrial zone shall apply, that the use must be
conductedentirelywithinabuildingwhichisconstructedsoastocontaintheexpectednoise,andsuch
otherconditionsasarenecessarytoassurecompatibilitywithsurroundingproperties.
2. Requirements for Uses Occupying 10,000 Square Feet or Less That are Permitted as a
Principal Use. Certain light industrial uses taking up 10,000 square feet or less are allowed without a
conditionalusepermit.Nosuchusewillbeallowedwithoutaconditionalusepermitwhen:
a.Thereisaperson,corporation,partnershiporassociationwithanownershipinterestinthe
business;and
b. Such person, corporation, partnership or association or any combination thereof has an
ownership interest in another business at the same business site or park which has not obtained a
conditionalusepermitbecauseituses10,000squarefeetorlessoffloorspace;and
c.Thecombinedspaceofbothbusinessesorusesexceeds10,000squarefeet.
B.PublicUtilityFacilities.Thisuseincludesfacilitiesownedbyapublicutilityanddirectlyusedin
theperformanceofapublicservicebutdoesnotincludeofficesorwarehousesofapublicutility.Public
utilityofficesandwarehousesarepermittedinthesamezonesandonthesamebasisasotherofficesand
warehouses.
C. Auto Wrecking Yards and Recycling Collection Centers. These uses may be permitted by
conditional use permit. In considering such a conditional use permit application, the hearing examiner
shall take into account all impacts upon the surrounding neighborhood with particular emphasis on
visual,noise,waterquality,anddustimpacts.Duetothedemonstratedtendencyofwreckingyardsand
recycling collection centers to be visually offensive, such uses should not be located adjacent to
residential zoning or to established business uses of such a low intensity or having such an aesthetic
emphasis as to be adversely impacted by close proximity to a wrecking yard or recycling collection
center.Thehearingexaminermayprescribeanyconditionsdeemednecessarytominimizetheimpactsof
suchuses.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.15137,1986;Ord.14586,1985;Ord.
13602,1983;Ord.9502,1978;Ord.728-A2,1973;Ord.5223,1966)
A.LicensedDanceHalls.Allconditionalandspecialusepermitapplicationsforlicenseddancehalls
shall be evaluated for potential adverse impacts related, but not limited to, noise, traffic, and the
adequacyofon-siteparking.Applicationsshallalsobeevaluatedforlocationalanddesignconsiderations
which might foster potential nuisances or criminal activities. The minimum standards which shall be
requiredofanysuchproposeduseareasfollows:
1.Aseparationofatleast300feetbetweenthebuildingwhichthedancehalloccupiesandthe
nearest residentially zoned property, as measured in a straight line without regard to any intervening
building,shallberequired.
2.TheparkingstandardsfordancehallsstatedinChapter21.18LMCshallapply.
3. All abutting streets shall be improved to the standards of the Lynnwood public works
department.
B.CharitableorReliefSuppliesCollectionandStorage.Centersforthecollection,temporarystorage
and distribution of charitable or relief supplies may be permitted upon approval of a conditional use
permit. In considering such a conditional use permit application, the hearing examiner may impose
restrictions on outdoor storage, truck parking, and use of machinery, and may impose such other
conditionsasarenecessarytoassurecompatibilitywithsurroundingproperties.
C. Wireless Communications Facility. A conditional use permit for a wireless communications
facilityshallbesubjecttothefollowingadditionalstandards:
welfare;
2. The applicant shall demonstrate the need for the proposed tower (wireless communications
supportstructure)tobelocatedneararesidentialarea,theproceduresinvolvedinthesiteselectionand
evaluationofalternativesitesandexistingfacilitiesonwhichtheproposedfacilitycouldbelocatedor
co-located;
3.Asitedevelopmentplanshallbesubmittedshowingthelocation,size,screening,anddesign
ofallbuildingsandstructures,includingfences,thelocation,sizeandnatureofoutdoorequipment,and
thelocation,number,andspeciesofallproposedlandscaping;
radiation;
6.Theapplicantshalldemonstrateajustificationfortheproposedheightofthestructuresandan
evaluation of alternative designs which might result in lower heights. If additional height over that
allowedinthezoneisjustifieditmaybeapprovedbythecity;and
accessorytothepropertyortothetransmission,distributionorcollectionlinesandequipmentnecessary
toprovideadirectutilityconnectiontothepropertyorneighboringproperties,ortothoseutilityfacilities
locatedonpublicright-of-way.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.20658,1995;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.
19632,1993;Ord.17585,1990)
21.46.120Generalcommercialareaforcontrolleduses.
AdultestablishmentsandadultretailusesshallbepermittedintheCGzoneintheareadescribedin
subsection(A)ofthissectionandsubjecttothelocationalanddevelopmentalstandardscontainedinthis
section. In the event of invalidation by a court of competent jurisdiction of these provisions, adult
establishmentsandadultretailusesshallbepermittedtolocateonlyinCG,andsubjecttolocationaland
developmentstandardsofthissection.
A.LocationofControlledUseArea.TheseregulationsapplytoallGeneralCommercialzonessouth
ofalineapproximately800feetsouthof212thStreetSWbetween68thAvenueWandHighway99and
southof212thStreetSW,between67thAvenueWand68thAvenueW,andbetween66thAvenueW
and67thAvenueW,southofalinevaryingbetween175and195feetnorthof212thStreetSWasmore
particularlysetforthbelow:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarterof
Section 20, Township 27 North, Range 4 East, W.M.; thence West 679.56 feet; thence
North175feettothetruepointofbeginning;thenceWest132.6feettoapointeightfeet
East of the East line of Lot 15, Block 6, of the Plat of Seattle Heights, Division No. 3;
thence North 20 feet more or less, to a point eight feet East of the Northeast corner of
saidLot15;thenceWest132.5feet,moreorless,alongtheNorthlineofsaidLot15and
theprolongationthereof,totheNorthwestcornerofsaidLot15;thencecontinuingWest
along the prolongation of said line 30 feet, more or less, to a point which is the
intersection with the centerline of 67th Avenue West; thence South 195.2 feet, more or
less, along said centerline to a point which is the intersection of the centerlines of 67th
AvenueWestand212thSt.SW;thenceWestalongthecenterlineof212thSt.SWtoa
pointwhichistheintersectionofthecenterlinesof212thSt.SWand68thAvenueWest;
thence South along the 68th Avenue West centerline 830 feet, more or less, to the
intersection of the centerline of said right-of-way and the Easterly prolongation of a line
locatedparalleltoand160feetSouthoftheNorthlineofLot19,PlatofSolners5Acre
Tracts;thenceWestalongsaidlineandtheprolongationthereof,totheintersectionwith
theEastlineofLot21,PlatofSolners5AcreTracts,saidpointbeing160feet,moreor
less,SouthoftheNortheastcornerofsaidLot;thenceNorth20feet,moreorless;thence
North 895100 West 130.14 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Highway 99
right-of-way.
B.UsesPermitted.Exceptforthoseuseslistedinsubsection(E)ofthissection,allusespermitted
outrightintheGeneralCommercialzoneareallowedinthiscontrolledareaandalladultestablishments
areallowed,subjecttothelocationstandardsofsubsection(C)ofthissection.
Adultretailusesareallowedinthiscontrolleduseareasubjectto:
1. The same location standards as set forth in subsection (C) of this section for adult
establishments;
2.Thesamevariancefromseparationrequirementsassetforthinsubsection(D)ofthissection
foradultestablishments;and
3. The same development standards as set forth in subsection (F) of this section for adult
establishments.
C.LocationStandards.AnyadultestablishmentusewhichlocatesinthecityofLynnwoodshall,in
additiontoanyotherrequirements,meetthefollowing:
1.SeparationfromLocations.Noadultestablishmentuseshallbeallowedtolocatewithin300
feet of any property zoned residential or P-1, or any property which is occupiedbylivingquartersfor
homelessteenageparents.
2.MeasurementofDistance.The300-footseparationshallbemeasuredbyfollowingastraight
line, without reference to intervening structures, between the nearest point on a line defining a
residentiallyzonedorP-1-zonedpropertyorpropertywhichisoccupiedbylivingquartersforhomeless
teenageparentsandthenearestpointofthebuildingorportionthereofusedbyanadultestablishment.
D. Variance from Separation Requirements. Whenever the proponent of an adult establishment
subject to the separation requirements pertaining to adult establishments set forth in this chapter feels
that strict application of such requirements is not necessary to achieve an effective degree of physical
separationbetweentheadultestablishmentandpropertyzonedP-1orresidentialorwhichisoccupiedby
livingquartersforhomelessteenageparents,theproponent(s)mayapplytothehearingexaminerfora
variancefromsuchrequirements.Indeterminingwhenavarianceshouldbegranted,andifso,towhat
extent,thehearingexaminershallconsiderthefollowing,inadditiontothegeneralcriteriaforvariance
establishedinChapters2.22and21.26LMC:
1. Topographical and other features of the land which provide actual separation between the
proposedbusinessorotherlanduseandsurroundinglanduses;
2.Pedestrianandvehicularcirculationpatterninthevicinityoftheproposedactivity;and
3. Any other fact or circumstance which has a significant effect upon the need for the full
separationdistancerequiredbythischapter.
Ifafterconsideringthesecriteriathehearingexaminerfindsthataneffectiveseparationbetweenthe
proposed adult establishment and property zoned residential or P-1 or which is occupied by living
quartersforhomelessteenageparentscanbeachievedwithoutrequiringthefulldistanceofseparation
providedbythischapter,thehearingexaminershalldeterminethedegreeofvariancetobeallowedand
shallgrantsuchvariance.Otherwise,theapplicationforvarianceshallbedenied.
E.ProhibitedUses.Thefollowingusesarefoundtobeincompatiblewithadultestablishmentsand
areprohibitedinthecontrolleduseareasetforthabove:
1.Petgrooming,petshops,andveterinaryclinics;
2.Churches,libraries,museums,artgalleriesandsimilarinstitutions;
3.Schools,includingpre-schools,childdaycare,andnurseryschool;
4.Fountainsandicecreamstands,restaurantsandcafeterias,drive-incarservice,andtake-out
restaurants;
5.Bakeryretailstoresandconveniencestores;
6.Hotels/motelsandmotorhotels;
7.Indooramusemententerprisescenters,asdefined;
8.Bicyclesaleandrepair;
9.Wholesalestores.
F. Development Standards. The development standards in the controlled use area are the same as
generalcommercial,exceptasfollows:
1.Signs.SeeLMC21.16.310forsignregulations.
2.OtherStandards.Thefollowingstandardsapplytoadultestablishmentsinthecontrolleduse
area,andthefollowingstandardsshallsupersedetheLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadopted
byreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),thatmayconflict:
a. The starting of an adult establishment constitutes a change in use and is subject to the
nonconformingchapterinadditiontothesedevelopmentstandards;
b.Landscapingshallbeawalloftreescreatedbytworowsofevergreenconifertrees.The
trees shall be staggered and spaced a maximum of 10 feet on center, so as to form an effective visual
barrierwithinfiveyears.Theminimumtreeheightshallbesixfeet.Apermanentsix-footsite-screening
fenceshallbeplacedonthesideandrearpropertylines;
c.Allparkingareasshallbevisiblefromthestreetfrontingtheestablishmentandshallnot
allowaccesstotherearofanystructures;
d.Theparkingareasshallbefullyilluminatedwithstreetlightstandards.(Ord.244114,
2003; Ord. 2388 32, 2001; Ord. 2310 40, 2000; Ord. 2020 19,1994;Ord.19882,1994;Ord.
19031,2,3,1992;Ord.18901,2,3,1992;Ord.18472,1991;Ord.18464,1991;Ord.1844
11,1991;Ord.18111,1991)
21.46.130Prohibiteduses.
Thefollowingusesshallbeprohibitedinallcommercialzones:
A.Heliportsandhelistops.(Ord.231041,2000)
Thefollowingstandardsshallapplytoallstructuresandnonstructuralusesinthecommercialzones:
A. General Area and Dimensional Standards. No building, structure or land shall be established,
erected, enlarged or structurally altered, except in conformance with the following standards and in
conformancewiththeadoptedbuildingcodeandapplicableLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,as
adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145 (B)(3) (for purposes of determining the required yards along
publicstreet,theclassificationofstreetsindicatedonthecomprehensiveplanshallapply):
Table21.46.14
MinimumStandards
B-4 B-3 B-2 PCD B-1 C
Area(unlessadjacenttosimilarzonedland) none 3ac. 1ac. none none no
MaximumArea none 6ac. none none none no
FrontYard
Locatedonaprincipalarterial 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15
Locatedonallotherstreets 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15
SideYard-Street
Locatedonaprincipalarterial 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15
Locatedonallotherstreets 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15ft. 15
RearYard 25ft. none* 25ft. none* none* non
MaximumBuildingHeight 35ft.+ 35ft.+ none none none no
MaximumLotCoverage 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35
Key:
*Exceptwhereadjoiningaresidentialzone;seeLMC21.46.220and21.46.230.
+Exceptthatthemaximumheightwithin25feetofaresidentialzoneis25feet.
B.Exceptions.
1.RestrictedBusinessZoneUses.UseswhicharepermittedintheRestrictedBusinesszonemay
bedevelopedinotherusezonesunderthedimensionalstandardsandheightlimitationsoftheRestricted
Businesszone.
2.RepealedbyOrd.2295.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.238833,34,2001;Ord.22959,13,
3,1969)
A.Site-ScreeningStandardsforOutdoorDisplaysandOutdoorStorageAreas.Anyoutdoordisplays
oroutdoorstoragewhicharepermittedincommercialzones,andwhicharenotaffectedbythestandards
of LMC 21.46.220, shall be enclosed within a site-screening fence of sufficient height to effectively
screentheoutdoordisplayorstoragefromview,andnotlessthansixfeethighinanycase,setbackfive
feetfromthepropertyline.Theouterfivefeetshallbelandscapedwithevergreenconifertreeswitha
minimumheightofsixfeetspacedamaximumof15feetoncenterandlowevergreenplantingswhich
willmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears;provided,however,thatwheretheserequirements
donotapplybecausetheprincipaluseofapropertyinvolvesthedisplayofmerchandiseforviewfrom
thestreets,thedisplayareashallbeimprovedasaparkinglot(exceptforpavingwherethenatureofthe
merchandisemakespavingimpractical)witha10-footplantingstripalongtheentirestreetfrontage,as
per subsection (B)(2) of this section. Display areas shall be segregated from the required customer
parkingsothatthereisalwayssufficientcustomerparkingtomeettheminimumparkingrequirementsof
thiscode.
B.Parking.
1. Capacity Requirements. For calculating the required number of parking stalls see Chapter
21.18LMC.
i.Tobreakupthevisualblightcreatedbylargeexpansesofbarrenasphaltwhichmake
upatypicalparkinglot;
ii. To encourage the preservation of mature evergreens and otherlargetreeswhichare
presentlylocatedonmostundevelopedsitesinthiscity;
iii. To insure the preservation of land values in commercial zones by creating and
insuringanenvironmentalqualitywhichcomplementsthecommercialobjectivesoftherespectiveland.
department. Low evergreen plantings, or a mixture of low evergreen and deciduous plantings with a
maximum height of 30 inches, shall be provided so as to achieve 50 percent groundcover within two
years.
d. Coverage. Five percent of the parking areas located onlybetweenthesidesofbuildings
opposite the street and interior property lines; 10 percent of parking areas between buildings, between
buildingsandtheclosestsidepropertyline,orsingle-aisle,double-loadingparkingareaslocatedbetween
buildingsandthestreet;and15percentofmulti-aisleparkingareaslocatedbetweenbuildingsandstreet
shallbeinlandscaping(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers);
provided,that:
i.Nolandscapingareashallbelessthan25squarefeetinareaorlessthanthreefeetin
width;
ii.Noparkingstallshallbelocatedmorethan45feetfromalandscapedarea;and
iii. All landscaping must be located between parking stalls, at the end of parking
columns,orbetweenparkingstallsandthepropertylines.
e. Landscaping Adjacent to Parking Stalls. Where landscaping areas which fulfill city
f.AdditionalLandscapingAlongSpecifiedStreets.Alongstreetswhereitmaybedesirable
specific street frontage landscaping plans for those streets. See Chapter 21.06 LMC. (Ord. 2441 14,
2003; Ord. 2388 35, 2001; Ord. 2020 19, 1994; Ord. 1770 13,1990;Ord.14612,1985;Ord.
14242,1984;Ord.12533,4,1982;Ord.12413,1982;Ord.8542,3,1976;Ord.5751,
1970;Ord.5223,1969;Ord.4643,1969;Ord.4072,1968)
1.Wherethesideyardorrearyardofapropertyzonedtoanycommercialzoneisadjacenttoa
propertyzonedsingle-familyresidential.
2.Wherethesideyardorrearyardofapropertyzonedtoanycommercialzoneisadjacenttoa
propertyzonedmultiple-familyresidentialorpublicandsemi-public.
C.MinimumStandards.
a. Where a Property Zoned to Any Commercial Zone is Adjacent to a Property Zoned
Single-Family Residential. The purpose of this landscaping is to provide a sight, sound, and
psychologicalbarrierbetweenzoneswithahighdegreeofincompatibility.Thisplantingstripshallbeat
least 20 feet in width and shall consist of two rows of evergreen conifer trees. The trees shall be
staggeredandspacedamaximumof10feetoncenter,soastoformaneffectivevisualbarrierwithinfive
years. The minimum tree height shall be six feet. A permanent six-foot site-screening fence shall be
placedatthepropertyline.
b. Where a Property Zoned to Any Commercial Zone is Adjacent to a Property Zoned
Multiple-Family Residential or Public and Semi-Public. The planting strip shall be at least 10 feet in
widthandshallconsistofeitherofthefollowingtwooptions:
i.Onerowofevergreenconifertrees,spacedamaximumof10feetoncenter.Minimum
tree height shall be six feet, the remainder of the planting strip shall be promptly planted with low
evergreenplantingswhichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears;or
ii. A site-screening evergreen hedge that provides a sight, sound, and psychological
barrierbetweenzoneswithsomedegreeofincompatibility.Thespacingofplantsshallbesuchthatthey
willformadensehedgewithinfiveyears.Minimumplantheightshallbefourfeet.
Apermanentsix-footsite-screeningfenceshallbeplacedatthepropertyline.
refunded.
D.FenceRegulations.
section.
E.Exception.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayreducetherequiredbufferwidthandrevise
2,3,1990;Ord.17812,1990;Ord.14741,1985;Ord.14653,1985;Ord.12576,1982;Ord.
10363,1979;Ord.8881,2,3,1976;Ord.6701,1972;Ord.5751,1970;Ord.4891,1969;
Ord.4641,2,1969;Ord.3862,3,1968;Ord.3833,1968;Ord.190Art.X10.6,10.7,1964)
A. Commercial Property Abutting an RS-Zoned Property. Where the interior yard of a property
zonedB-4abutsapropertyzonedtoasingle-familyresidentialzone,theminimumsideyardsetbackof
theB-4zonedpropertyshallbe10feetandtheminimumrearyardsetbackshallbe25feet.
Wheretheinterioryardofapropertyzonedtoanyothercommercialzoneabutsapropertyzonedtoa
single-familyresidentialzone,theminimumsideyardsetbackshallbe25feetandtheminimumrearyard
setbackshallbe50feet.
B.CommercialPropertyAbuttingaMultiple-FamilyResidentialProperty.Wheretheinterioryardof
apropertyzonedB-4orB-3abutsapropertyzonedtoamultiple-familyresidentialzone,theminimum
sideyardsetbackoftheBzonedpropertyshallbe10feetandtheminimumrearyardsetbackshallbe25
feet.
Wheretheinterioryardofapropertyzonedtoanyothercommercialzoneabutsapropertyzonedtoa
multiple-familyresidentialzonetheminimumsideyardsetbackshallbe15feetandtheminimumrear
yardsetbackshallbe25feet.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.13435,1983;Ord.
11403,1980;Ord.10574,1979;Ord.5223,1969)
21.46.500Commercialsignage.
RepealedbyOrd.2310.*(Ord.22958,12,2000;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.16881,1989;Ord.
1629, 1988; Ord. 1607 9, 16, 1987; Ord. 1590 4, 5, 1987;Ord.15756,1987;Ord.14111,
1984;Ord.134811,1983;Ord.111614,1980;Ord.10611,1979;Ord.10162,3,1978;
Ord.6102,1971)
*Coderevisersnote:Ord.2310repealsthissectionandaddsChapter21.16LMCwhichprovidesforsignregulations.
21.46.510Realestatesigns.
Repealed by Ord. 2310.* (Ord. 2020 19, 1994; Ord. 1688 1, 1989; Ord. 1411 1, 1984; Ord.
134811,1983;Ord.111614,1980;Ord.10611,1979;Ord.10162,3,1978;Ord.6102,
1971)
*Coderevisersnote:Ord.2310repealsthissectionandaddsChapter21.16LMCwhichprovidesforsignregulations.
1.DevelopmentStandards.Refuseandrecyclingcollectionareasinallcommercialzonesshall
comply with the development standards below. The following development standards shall supersede
otherapplicablesetbackrequirementsofthischapterandanyLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,as
adoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),thatmayconflict:
B. Procedural Requirements for Proposed Rezoning to the Neighborhood Business Zone. The
minimum and maximum area specified in LMC 21.46.200(A) shall apply to all future rezones to the
NeighborhoodBusinesszone(B-3).
Inaddition,theapplicantsshallprovidesuchmarketinformationasmayberequiredbytheplanning
commissionorcitycouncilindeterminingwhethertheproposeddevelopmentwillpromotethegeneral
welfareofthecity.Businesseswhicharenonconforminginanotherzonebutwhichwouldbeconforming
ifzonedNeighborhoodBusinessmayberezonedNeighborhoodBusinesswithoutregardtotheminimum
and maximum area, upon a finding that such a rezone would be in the public interest and/or the
businessesinquestionwouldbeconsistentwiththegeneralintentoftheNeighborhoodBusinesszone.
C. Requirements for Development of Properties in the Community Business and General
CommercialZones.
1. Plans. Shopping centers or other multistore retail developments in the Community Business
andGeneralCommercialzonesshallbesubjecttothesamesiteplanandutilityplanrequirementsasare
required in the Neighborhood Business zone. The plan shall include a landscaping plan as per LMC
21.46.210(B); provided, however, that an alternate arrangement to LMC 21.46.210(B)(2)(d) may be
approved by the planning commission if it finds that the alternate plan would be more effective in
meetingthestatedobjectivesofLMC21.46.210(B).
2. Site Utilization. Unless the site plan provides for full utilization of the lot or parcel, the
utilizedpartshallbeofficiallydividedfromtheremainderunderthecitysubdivisionregulationsandthe
subdivisionshallconformtoallnormalsubdivisionrequirements.Asaconditionofthesubdivision,the
citymayrequirethatallparcelsofthesubdivisionhavecommonaccesstopublicstreets.
D. Cooperative Development of Adjacent Properties in Commercial Zones and Nonresidential
ProjectsDevelopedinZonesOtherThanCommercialZones,ExceptthePlannedRegionalCenterZone.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city to encourage in the zones referred to in this caption
adjoiningpropertiesthataresosituatedastobedevelopedorredevelopedthroughcooperativeplansfor
access,egress,andparkingfacilitiestodosobyarelaxationofthetotalparkingrequirementsforsuch
properties. Property owners desiring to take advantage of said policy may submit detailed plans to the
city,andifsuchplansareapprovedbytheappropriatecitydepartments,therequiredoff-streetparking
foreachrespectiveparcelmaybereducedbytwicethenumberofstallsthatcouldbeaccommodatedby
theactualsquarefootageoflandprovidedbyeachrespectiveparcelforacommondriveway,provided:
1.Thatsuchreductioninparkingwillnotreduceparkingbymorethan10percentoftheamount
otherwiserequired;
2.Acoordinatedparkinglotlayoutandlandscapingplanissubmitted,approved,andconformsto
thespecificationsofthiscode;
3. In circumstances where buildings already exist, that the plans include a reasonable effort to
coordinate, redesign or refinish the exterior of the buildings in a unified manner so as to improve the
visualimageofthestreetandvicinity;
4. The plans provided for streets adjoining the properties involved to be improved to city
standards,includingsidewalk,curb,andgutter,orreasonablyequivalentguaranteeofsuchimprovement
areprovidedinLMC16.04.250;
5.Trafficflowisimprovedthroughjointuseofthesameentrances;
6.Thatthepartiesowningthepropertieshaveenteredintoawrittenagreementsuitableforfiling
with the county auditor, defining their rights, duties,reciprocaleasements,andgenerallyprovidingfor
maintenance and repair in such a manner that the planning commission is reasonably assured that the
property will have an orderly, permanent management, which agreement shall notify persons dealing
withthetitletosaidlandsthattherighttoreducedparkingisconditionaluponthecontinuedexistenceof
thecommondriveway;and
7.Thecityhasreceivedconsentbyallownersthatadditionalbuildingpermitsonanyoftheland
soaffectedwillnotbeissuedbythecityunlessseparateand/oradditionalparkingisprovided.
E.SurfaceWaterManagement.Allbuildingpermitapplicationsandsiteplansrequiredhereinshall
provideadequatefacilitiesforthemanagementofsurfacewater.
F. Elimination of Nonconforming Uses. All site plans shall provide for the elimination of
nonconforminguses.(Ord.244114,2003;Ord.238837,2001;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.19112,
1992;Ord.17904,1990;Ord.16862,1989;Ord.13594,1983;Ord.9631,1978;Ord.5223,
1969)
21.46.910East196thPCDoverlayregulations.
RepealedbyOrd.2441.(Ord.238838,2001;Ord.231043,2000;Ord.202019,1994;Ord.
194817,1993)
Chapter21.48
PLANNEDREGIONALSHOPPINGCENTERZONE
Sections:
21.48.050Purpose.
21.48.100Permitteduses.
21.48.500Signs.
21.48.800Proceduresandstandardsforconsiderationofrezoningtothiszone.
21.48.050Purpose.
Thepurposeofthisclassificationistoprovideforthelocationanddevelopmentofplannedshopping
centers under standards and regulations which relate to the conditions of a modern shopping center,
recognizing it to be distinctly different than an ordinary business area, in design, in ownership and
management, and in community impact. Whereas an ordinary business area develops gradually and
thereforeisregulatedinthepublicinterestonaparcelbyparcelbasisoraseachbuildingisconstructed,
aplannedshoppingcenterisdevelopedallatonceorinlargestages.Itistheintentofthisclassification
that the public interest shall be served by regulations and standards which will apply to the shopping
centerasawholeratherthanapplyingtheregularstandardsofotherbusinesszonestoeachindividual
business within the shopping center. It is further intended that through the provisions of this zone,
shoppingcenterswillbesolocatedandinternallyarrangedastocomplementtheexistingorplannedland
usepatternintheimmediatevicinityoftheshoppingcentersothatanyadverseeffectoftheshopping
center on nearby property will be minimized, and that safe and efficient access to the shopping center
will be provided with the minimum of traffic congestion on public streets in the vicinity. It is also a
purposeofthiszonethattheapplicantordevelopermayberequiredtoprovidedatatoaidtheplanning
commissionandcitycouncilindeterminingifachangeinthezoningmapcouldbeinthepublicinterest.
(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.202020,1994;Ord.4471,1968)
21.48.100Permitteduses.
A.AllusespermittedintheNeighborhoodBusiness(B-3)andCommunityBusiness(B-1)zonesare
permittedinthisclassification,exceptforthefollowing:
1.Outdoorusedautomobilesales;and
2.Funeralparlorsandmortuaries.(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.238839,2001;Ord.202020,
1994;Ord.4471,1968)
permitted outright, by conditional use permit or special use permit in the Planned Regional Shopping
CenterzoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistrictsandCommercial
Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive approval pursuant to Chapter
21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter:
1,000squarefeet.
plannedregionalshoppingcenterzoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAll
Districts and Multi-family Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive
approvalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
Everyuseshallbesubjecttotherequirementsofapplicablecodesandinaddition,theregulationsin
thissectionandLMC21.48.111through21.48.119shallapply:
A.GeneralPerformanceStandards.
1. Artificial lighting shall be hooded orshieldedsothatdirectlightoflampswillnotresultin
glarewhenreceivedfrombeyondtheproperty;
2. Any machinery or operation which generates air or ground vibrations shall be muffled to
eliminateanysensationofsoundorvibrationbeyondtheproperty;
3.Arcwelding,acetylenetorchcuttingorsimilarprocessesshallbeperformedsoasnottobe
seenfromanypointbeyondtheproperty,andinnocaseshallbevisibletodriversontheadjacentstreets;
4. Emission of obnoxious odors, fumes, gas, dust or smoke beyond the property is prohibited.
Dustandothertypesofairpollutionbornebywindfromsuchsourcesasstorageareasandroadsshallbe
minimizedbylandscapingwherefeasibleorbypavingorotheracceptablemeans;
5.On-sitehazardouswastetreatmentandstoragefacilitiesarepermittedasaccessoryusestoany
activity generating hazardous waste and lawfully allowed in LMC 21.48.100; provided, that such
facilitiesmeetthestatesitingcriteriaadoptedpursuanttotherequirementsofRCW70.105.210.
B. Outdoor Uses. All business uses and activities shall be located within an entirely enclosed
building,exceptasindicatedbelow:
1.GeneralRegulations.AnyusesandactivitieswhicharepermittedtooccuroutdoorsbyLMC
21.48.100,orbyotherprovisionsofthistitle,subjecttothefollowing:
a. The use or activity shall not encroach on site-screening or landscaping as currently
requiredbythistitleorothercityordinances;
b.Theuseoractivityshallnotblockpedestriantrafficorfirelanes;
c.Theuseoractivityshallobservethesameminimumfront,side,andrearyardsasapplyto
buildings, on sides adjoining public streets, except that such yards may be used for outdoor customer
parkingandforotherusesandactivitieswhicharepermittedoutdoors;
d.Thehighestpointofanyitemdisplayedwithinthatareashallbenotmorethansixfeetin
heightfromanevengradeandatleast10feetfromtheright-of-wayline;and
e.Itemswhich,intheopinionofthefirechief,presentapotentialfirehazardshallbelocated
15feetfromanyinteriorpropertylineandshallbearrangedtoprovide20-footfirelanesnomorethan
300feetapart.
2. Incidental Outdoor Displays. For uses not included in subsection (B)(1) of this section,
incidental outdoor displays are permitted in conjunction with the indoor sales of similar merchandise
conductedbythesamebusiness.Suchdisplaysshallbedisplayedonracks,pallets,orinneatstacksand
shallbelocatedinareasunderneathmarquees,canopies,oroverhangingroofs.Ifnomarquees,canopies,
oroverhangingroofsexist,suchdisplaysshallbenotmorethaneightfeetfromthewallsofbuildings.
Alllimitationsspecifiedinsubsection(B)(1)ofthissectionshallapply.
3.BusinessServingCustomersinAutomobiles.Automobileservicestations,drive-inrestaurants,
and other businesses which primarily service customers in automobiles as an inherent trait of the
businessshallnotbepermittedtostoreordisplaymerchandiseoutdoors,exceptasspecifiedhereinand
insubsections(B)(1)and(B)(2)ofthissection.
4.CommoditiesRequiringOutdoorStorage.Commoditieswhichwouldbedamagedifrequired
tobekeptindoors,includingbutnotlimitedtogrowingstockinconnectionwithhorticulturalnurseries,
whetherthestockisinopenground,potsorcontainers;openairsalesareasforfirewood,trees,shrubs,
plants,andhomegardeningsuppliesandequipment;andpublicutilityfacilities(seeLMC21.48.118(B))
areallowedoutdoorssubjecttotheprovisionsofsubsection(B)(1)ofthissection.
5.RentalAutomobilesandLightTrucks.Theon-siteparkingandstorageofrentalautomobiles
andlighttrucks(ratedatone-toncapacityorless)isallowed;however,suchparkingandstorageshallbe
restrictedto:
a.Astagingareaforamaximumoffivevehicles.Thisareamaybelocatedwithinexisting
parkinglots,butshallnotutilizeparkingstallsrequiredbyLMC21.18.800fortheusesonthesite.The
stagingareashallbepavedandstripedtothestandardsofChapter21.18LMCandshallbedesignated
forusebyrentalvehiclesonly.
b. A storage area for a maximum of 15 vehicles. This area shall be located no closer to a
publicstreetthanapointequaltotheclosestpartofanybuildingonthesitetothestreetandshallbe
screenedwithlandscapedareaatleastfivefeetwidecontainingevergreenconifertreeswithaminimum
heightofsixfeetandspacednomorethan15feetoncenter,backedbyasix-footfencewhichformsan
effectivebarriertosight;theremainderoftheplantingstripshallbeplantedwithlowevergreenplantings
whichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears.
c.Noserviceorsalesofrentalvehiclesshallbeallowed.
6.Cross-Reference.SeealsoLMC2.16.100.
C. On-Site Processing. All products made incident to a permitted use which are manufactured,
processedortreatedonthepremisesshallbesoldonthepremisesonly,andatretailonly.(Ord.2441
15,2003;Ord.202020,1994)
A.AutomobileAgencies.Newcarautomobilesalesanddisplayroombuildingsandtherepairand
servicing necessary to the business are permitted as an indoor use. In the Planned Regional Shopping
Centerzone,usedcarsalesarepermittedaccessorytothenewcaragencyasanindooruse,oronanopen
lotwhichdoesnotexceedtwotimestheareaoftheagencybuildingandwhichiscontiguoustothenew
caragency.Theusedcarareashallbeotherthantherequiredoff-streetparkingarea.
B. Full-Service Stations, Self-Service Stations and Gas Stations. These uses are permitted only by
meansofaconditionalusepermit.Allfull-service,self-service,andgasstationsitesshallbedeveloped
inaccordancewiththefollowingregulations:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to promote the public health, safety, andgeneral
welfare in the city by establishing standards for the site design and operation of full-service stations,
self-servicestations,andgasstations,andconveniencestoreswhencombinedwiththeaforementioned
uses.Theneedforsuchstandardsiscreatedbythetypicalclosespacingofcurbcutsandthefrequency
withwhichvehiclesenterandleavethesites.Thisisaninherenttraitoftheseuses.Conflictswithnormal
trafficpatternsonarterialstreetsincreasethepotentialforautomobileaccidentsandinjurytopassengers
and pedestrians, and contribute to traffic congestion. By establishing standards for such uses and their
ingressandegress,itisintendedthatthesmoothflowoftrafficwillbefacilitatedandgreatersafetywill
beprovidedforautomobilepassengersandpedestrians.Itisalsothepurposeofthischaptertoestablish
bulkregulationsincludingstandardsforlandscapingandsigns,consistentwiththeaestheticobjectivesof
the city as indicated in the texts of the official plans of the city and as are appropriate to the
characteristicsofthisindustry.
2.DevelopmentStandards.InadditiontoanyapplicabledevelopmentstandardsandLynnwood
Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), development of
full-servicestations,self-servicestations,andgasstations,andconveniencestoreswhencombinedwith
anyofthesestationsshallcomplywiththefollowingstandards:
a. Minimum Street Frontage. One hundred fifty feet of frontage is necessary for street
frontageswhichhavetwoaccesses.Thisfigurecanbereducedappropriatelyifthenumberofcurbcutsis
alsoreduced.
b.MinimumLotArea.Asprovidedfortheapplicablezone.
c. Minimum Setbacks for Buildings and Canopies. Minimum setbacks for buildings as
providedfortheapplicablezone.However,canopiesshallbesetbackaminimumof20feetfrompublic
streetright-of-way.
d. Site-Screening Standards for Side Yard and Rear Yard. As provided for the applicable
zone.
e. Off-Street Parking and Landscaping. Same as Chapter 21.18 LMC except that a
20-foot-widelandscapingstripshallberequiredalongthestreetfrontage.This20-footlandscapingstrip
is in lieu of the five percent landscaping required in the interior of the parking area.Thisrequirement
shallsupersedeapplicabledesignguidelines.However,whentheservicestationsdescribedinsubsection
(B)(2)ofthissectionarecontainedwithinbuildingslocatedclosertothestreetthanfuelpumpislands,
canopiesandparkingareas,thena15-foot-widestreetfrontagelandscapestripshallberequired.
f.StreetStandards.Allpublicrights-of-wayshallbefullyimprovedtothecenterofthestreet
withpaving,curb,gutter,andsidewalktocitystandards.
g. Driveways. Driveways shall be designed and located according to public works
departmentstandards.
h.SeparationbetweenParkingandPumpIslands.Wherethereareparkingstallsbackingup
topumpislands,theminimumdistancebetweenpumpislandsandoff-streetparkingshallbe40feetfrom
theendofstalltothepumpisland.
i.Signs.SeeLMC21.16.320forsignregulations.
j.LightingStandards.Alllightingshallbesoarrangedandshieldedastoconfinealldirect
light rays entirely within the boundary lines of the site, and as to prevent, to the extent practicable,
reflected light rays from shining upon other properties, and as to avoid glare onto any portion of any
adjacentright-of-wayorintothepathofoncomingvehicles.
k.DumpsterEnclosures.Alldumpsterenclosuresshallmeetthesetbackrequirementsforthe
applicablezone.Theenclosureshallnotexceedsixfeetinheightandshallconsistofasolidfencemade
ofwoodormasonrymaterial.
l. Building Height Limit and Maximum Lot Coverage and Interior Yard Setbacks. As
providedfortheapplicablezone.
3.Operation,Supervision,andMaintenanceRestrictions.
a. Unattended coin-operated and unattended self-service dispensing of fuel shall not be
permitted.
b.Servicesrendered,andproductsstoredonthepremisesandsoldthereshallbelimitedin
accordancewiththeactivitiesincludedinthedefinitionsofLMC21.02.267,21.02.375,21.02.660and
21.02.661,asapprovedbyconditionalusepermit.
c.Wreckedordismantledvehiclesshallnotbestoredout-of-doorsformorethan24hours.
Operation of a rental agency or sales lot for automobiles, trucks, trailers or other equipment or other
business accessory to the operation of a full-service station, self-service station, and gas station, shall
require a separate occupancy permit and business license. These uses would only be allowed as an
accessory use if they are permitted in that zone as a separate use. The application for the occupancy
permitandbusinesslicenseshallbeaccompaniedbyasiteplan,andanyvehiclesorequipmentinvolved
shallbestoredorparkedinareasdefinedonthesiteplanandshallbekeptinaneatandorderlymanner.
Thedevelopmentfortheaccessoryuseshallmeetallapplicablecityregulations.
d. All buildings, grounds, and landscaping shall be kept in a constant state of repair and
maintenance. Upon failure to do so, the city shall require repair or replanting as per LMC 21.04.310.
Landscape maintenance shall also comply with applicable Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as
adoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3).
e. The work station shall be designed so that at least one qualified attendant shall have
maximum view of the fueling areas. For the purpose of this title, a qualified attendant is one who is
trainedintheoperationofthefuelpumpemergencyshut-offsystem.
f. When a convenience store is combined with a full-service station, self-service station or
gas station, dispensing offuelshallbesubjecttoelectroniccontrol(withinarmsreach)ofaqualified
attendant.
g.AmusementdevicesasdefinedbyLMC5.60.030(A)arenotpermittedinconjunctionwith
theusesallowedbythissubsection.
h. All alcoholic beverages shall be stored within cabinets or coolers which can be locked
during the time period when alcoholic beverage sales are prohibited by law. A buzzer on the doors of
coolerswhichstorealcoholicbeveragesshallbeprovidedformonitoring.Observationmirrorsshallalso
beprovided.
i. Window visibility shall be maintained. Advertisingand/ormerchandisedisplaysorother
objectsshallnotblockattendantvisibilityfromviewofthegaspumps.Theattendantscashierstation
shallbevisiblefromastreetandtheparkingareas.
4.MotorVehicleandPedestrianSeparationbetweenthePublicSidewalkandtheConvenience
Store. When a convenience store is combined with an automobile service station, self-service station
and/or gas station, design considerations shall be implemented to minimize pedestrian conflicts with
vehicular traffic such as but not limited to brick pavers, signs, raised sidewalks, striping, or a
combinationoftheabove.
5. Effects of Change of Use. The addition of a convenience store to an automobile service
station,self-servicestationorgasstationwouldconstituteachangeinuseandwouldrequirecomplete
compliancewithChapter21.12LMC.
6. General Criteria for Approval. In addition to the criteria found in Chapter 21.24 LMC, no
conditionalusepermitfortheusesmentionedinthissubsectionshallbeapprovedunless:
a.TheproposalmeetstheUniformFireandUniformBuildingCode;
b.Theproposalmeetsthestandardsofthischapterandthistitle;and
c.Theproposalmeetsallotherapplicablecityandgovernmentalregulations.
7. Exceptions. There shall not be any relaxation of development standards as provided for in
LMC21.24.100.Anyexceptionstothesestandardsshallbesubjecttothevariancecriteriaasfoundin
Chapter2.22LMC.However,thehearingexaminermayconsiderthesecriteriaaspartoftheconditional
usepermitprocess,insteadofaseparatevarianceapplication.
C. Park and Pool Lots. Park and pool lots may be permitted by a conditional use permit. In
depictingtheproposedsignsshouldalsoaccompanytheapplication.(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.2388
41,2001;Ord.231044,2000;Ord.202020,1994;Ord.17907,1990;Ord.16716,10,1989;
Ord.11194,1980)
A. Restaurants. In thePlannedRegionalShoppingCenterzone,itisintendedtopermitrestaurants
for the convenience of persons employed in the zone.Restaurantsarepermittedeitherasanaccessory
usewithinanofficebuilding,orastheprincipaluseofaseparatesiteprovidingitfullyoccupiesasite
equaltotheminimumareaspecifiedinthedevelopmentstandards.(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.2020
20,1994)
A.ComplementaryUseofParkingbyChurches.Churchesareallowedoutrightinallbusinessand
commercialzones(exceptforthePCDzonewhereinchurchesrequireaspecialusepermit)subjecttothe
sameconformancetodevelopmentstandardsaswouldapplytoanyotherpermitteduse.Thisprovisionis
applicabletoeithernewconstructionortheoccupancybyachurchofapre-existingbuildingorportion
thereof, whether the building or grounds involved are designed as a church building, according to the
definitionof churches inChapter21.02LMC,orthespacebeingusedissuchthattypicaloccupantsor
tenantswouldbecommercialuses.
Intheeventthatamultiplebusinesssitewhichincludesachurchdoesnothaveanadequatenumber
of parking spaces to meet the code requirementsforalltheusesonthesite,butwouldhavesufficient
spaceswithoutthechurch,complementaryuseofparkingbythechurchmaybeallowedbyconditional
usepermit.Thepurposeinrequiringaconditionalusepermitistoassurethatthetimesofpeakuseof
parking by the church and the other uses on the site will not coincide to such an extent that frequent
parking shortages occur, impacting public streets and resulting in unauthorized parking on other
propertiesinthearea.
Noconditionalusepermitshallbeapprovediftheevidenceindicatesthatsuchparkingshortagesare
likely to occur. Adherence by any and/or all occupants of the site to a schedule that makes
complementaryparkingworkablemaybemadeaconditionoftheconditionalusepermit.
Intheeventthatparkingshortagesasdescribedabovedooccuraftersuchaconditionalusepermit
has been approved, revocation of the permit may be considered under normal conditional use permit
hearing procedures. Infrequent parking overflows, such as those occurring during annual religious
holidays,arenottobeconstruedasconstitutingaparkingshortageforthepurposesofthissection.
B.ChildDay-CareCenter.
1. Considerations. A child day-care center may be permitted by issuance of a conditional use
permit.Beforeapprovalordenialofanapplication,thehearingexaminerwillconsidertheneedforthe
activityinthearea;andallpossibleimpactsintheareaincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
f.Theapplicantmustindicatetheagesofthechildrentobecaredfor.(Ord.244115,2003;
Ord.202020,1994)
Thereshallbenocremationorotherdisposalofanimalsonthepremisesorincinerationofrefuse.(Ord.
244115,2003;Ord.202020,1994)
A.Residential/OfficeUseasaHomeOccupation.Anofficeuseincombinationwitharesidenceis
allowableasahomeoccupationbymeansofaconditionalusepermit,subjecttothelimitationstohome
occupationsasstatedinLMC21.02.415,exceptasfollows:thenumberofemployeeswhodonotreside
inthesamebuildingshallbelimitedtotwo.
In considering the requested permit, the adequacy of parking shall be of prime consideration. Any
applicationshalldemonstrateprovisionsforanticipatedtrafficandparking.Intheeventthatcongestion
or traffic hazards develop through such use, the community development director may suspend or
terminatethepermitupon30dayswrittennotice.Duringthe30-dayperiod,theholderofthepermitmay
requestreviewoftherevocationbythecitycouncil.Thebuildingmaybeenlarged,buttheofficearea
shallnotexceed25percentofthetotalsquarefootageofthebuilding.(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.2020
20,1994)
A. Motels and Motor Hotels. The initial development must contain at least 20 units composed of
multiple-unittypebuildings,andshallprovidehotelservices,includingamainlobby,deskattendant,and
roomservice.Whenaccessoryusesprovidingservicesforthemotorhotelpatrons,suchasbarber,bar,
beautyparlor,cleaners,clothing,drugs,pottery,souvenir,tobacco,andtravelareincluded,theyshallbe
primarilyorientedinternally.Provisionsforpublicfunctionssuchasbanquetsormeetingsneednotbe
orientedinternally.
B.Multiple-FamilyHousing.Dwellingunitsmaybepermittedinofficebuildingsonthefourthfloor
or higher, providing no more than one-half the floor area of the building (not including basements) is
usedforresidentialpurposes.Allprovisionsnormallyapplyingtohigh-risemultiple-familyhousingshall
apply.
C. Convalescent and Nursing Homes and Housing for the Elderly and Physically Disabled. These
usesmaybeallowedbyconditionalusepermit:
designatedinthissubsectionisconsideredbythehearingexaminer,ajointrecommendationconcerning
developmentofthelandand/orconstructionofthebuildingsshallbepreparedbythefireandcommunity
developmentdepartments,specifyingtheconditionstobeappliedifapproved.Ifitisconcludedthatthe
application for a conditional use permit should be approved, each requirement in the joint
recommendation shall be considered and any which are found necessary for protection of the health,
safety, and general welfare of the public shallbemadepartoftherequirementsoftheconditionaluse
permit.Inanycase,theapprovaloftheconditionalusepermitshallincludethefollowingrequirements:
access to public transit, design measures to minimize incompatibility between the proposal and
permit;
2. Development Standards. Housing for the elderly and physically disabled facilities shall
conformtothefollowingcriteria:
a.Lotareaperdwellingunit:1,000-square-footminimumperunit;
b. Passive recreation and/or open space: 200-square-foot minimum per unit. In the citys
higherdensitymultiple-familyzones,developmentsarerequiredtoprovideactiverecreationalspaceto
helpsatisfyaportionofthedemandforrecreationalfacilities.Housingfortheelderlyhasasimilarneed
butisofapassivenature.Therefore,passiverecreationspaceand/oropenspaceshallbeprovided.Upto
50percentoftherequirementmaybeindoors;provided,thatthespaceisutilizedexclusivelyforpassive
recreationoropenspace(i.e.,artsandcraftsrooms,solariums,courtyards).Alloutdoorrecreationand/or
openspaceareasshallbesetasideexclusivelyforsuchuseandshallnotincludeareasheldinreservefor
parking,asperLMC21.18.800.Allopenspaceand/orrecreationalareasshallbeofapermanentnature,
and they may be restricted to use by tenants only. The use of private and semi-private patios and
balconiesinmeetingtheserequirementsisnotpermitted.
D. Living Quarters, Homeless Teenage Parents. Living quarters designed for homeless teenage
parents and their children are permitted in any commercial zone of the city. For the purposes of this
section, living quarters for homeless teenage parents is defined to mean a building or buildings
occupiedforlivingpurposesbynotmorethaneightteenageparentsandtheirchildren.
1. Supervision and Maximum Occupancy. Such living quarters must have an adult supervisor
residingtherein.Themaximumnumberresidingthereinatanyonetimeshallnotexceed21,including
parents,children,andadultsupervisor(s).
2. Development Regulations and Standards.Subdivisionandzoningdevelopmentstandardsfor
living quarters for teenage parents shall be the same as for the low density multiple-family residential
zone(RML).SuchquartersshallbetreatedasanRoccupancyforfireandbuildingcodes.
3.Expiration.
a.Notwithstandingbelowherein,usesestablishedinaccordancewiththisprovisionshallbe
consideredlawfulpermittedusesasprovidedhereinforaslongassuchusecontinuestoexist.Non-use
ofanylivingquartersforteenageparentsformorethansixmonthsshallbedeemedtobeabandonedand
suchuseshallloseallrighttoitslegalstatus.
b. Except as provided for above,thissubsectionshallexpireonDecember15,1992.(Ord.
244115,2003;Ord.202020,1994)
A.ConvenienceStores.Conveniencestoreslocatedonthesamelotandwithinthesamebuildingand
operated as a single business with full-service, self-service and/or gas station are permitted only by
means of a conditional use permit. Rapid customer turnover isaninherenttraitofservicestationsand
convenience stores. Convenience stores sell alcoholic beverages; full-service, self-service, and gas
stations do not. The proximity of these uses with their conflicting traffic patterns and types of traffic
increases the risk to pedestrian and traffic safety. Additional control over the location of convenience
storesinproximitytosaidusesisthereforenecessary.(Ord.202020,1994)
A.General.
1. Scope of Conditions. Wherever these uses are permitted under conditional use permit
proceedings,thehearingexaminermaystipulatethetypeofmachineryallowable,thattheperformance
standards and landscaping requirements of the Light Industrial zone shall apply, that the use must be
conductedentirelywithinabuildingwhichisconstructedsoastocontaintheexpectednoise,andsuch
otherconditionsasarenecessarytoassurecompatibilitywithsurroundingproperties.
2. Requirements for Uses Occupying 10,000 Square Feet or Less That are Permitted as a
Principal Use. Certain light industrial uses taking up 10,000 square feet or less are allowed without a
conditionalusepermit.Nosuchusewillbeallowedwithoutaconditionalusepermitwhen:
a.Thereisaperson,corporation,partnershiporassociationwithanownershipinterestinthe
business;and
b. Such person, corporation, partnership or association or any combination thereof has an
ownership interest in another business at the same business site or park which has not obtained a
conditionalusepermitbecauseituses10,000squarefeetorlessoffloorspace;and
c.Thecombinedspaceofbothbusinessesorusesexceeds10,000squarefeet.
B.PublicUtilityFacilities.Thisuseincludesfacilitiesownedbyapublicutilityanddirectlyusedin
theperformanceofapublicservicebutdoesnotincludeofficesorwarehousesofapublicutility.Public
utilityofficesandwarehousesarepermittedinthesamezonesandonthesamebasisasotherofficesand
warehouses.
C. Auto Wrecking Yards and Recycling Collection Centers. These uses may be permitted by
suchuses.(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.202020,1994)
A.LicensedDanceHalls.Allconditionalandspecialusepermitapplicationsforlicenseddancehalls
shall be evaluated for potential adverse impacts related, but not limited to, noise, traffic, and the
adequacyofon-siteparking.Applicationsshallalsobeevaluatedforlocationalanddesignconsiderations
which might foster potential nuisances or criminal activities. The minimum standards which shall be
requiredofanysuchproposeduseareasfollows:
1.Aseparationofatleast300feetbetweenthebuildingwhichthedancehalloccupiesandthe
nearest residentially zoned property, as measured in a straight line without regard to any intervening
building,shallberequired.
2.TheparkingstandardsfordancehallsstatedinChapter21.18LMCshallapply.
3. All abutting streets shall be improved to the standards of the Lynnwood public works
department.
B.CharitableorReliefSuppliesCollectionandStorage.Centersforthecollection,temporarystorage
and distribution of charitable or relief supplies may be permitted upon approval of a conditional use
permit. In considering such a conditional use permit application, the hearing examiner may impose
restrictions on outdoor storage, truck parking, and use of machinery, and may impose such other
conditionsasarenecessarytoassurecompatibilitywithsurroundingproperties.(Ord.244115,2003;
Ord.202020,1994)
A.MinimumSetbacks.Thereshallbeaminimumsetbackforbuildingsof15feetfromanypublic
streetright-of-wayand50feetfromanypropertylineadjoininganRSorRMzone,withthefollowing
exceptions:
1.Buildingswhicharetobeusedforprofessionaloffices,andwhichdonotexceedaheightof
25feetabovetheaveragefinishedgradearoundthefoundationofthebuilding,shallbesetback50feet
fromanypropertylineadjoininganRSzoneand25feetfromanypropertylineadjoininganRMzone;
and
2.SeeLMC21.16.320forsignregulations.
B.MaximumBuildingHeight.Buildingheightisnotrestricted.
C. Maximum Lot Coverage by Buildings. The maximum lot coverage by buildings is 35 percent.
1968)
A.Site-ScreeningStandardsforOutdoorDisplaysandOutdoorStorageAreas.Anyoutdoordisplays
oroutdoorstoragepermittedinthiszone,andwhicharenotaffectedbythestandardsofLMC21.48.220,
shall be enclosed within a site-screening fence of sufficient height to effectively screen the outdoor
display or storage from view, and not less than six feet high in any case, set back five feet from the
propertyline.Theouterfivefeetshallbelandscapedwithevergreenconifertreeswithaminimumheight
ofsixfeetspacedamaximumof15feetoncenterandlowevergreenplantingswhichwillmaturetoa
total groundcover within five years; provided, however, that where these requirements do not apply
becausetheprincipaluseofapropertyinvolvesthedisplayofmerchandiseforviewfromthestreets,the
displayareashallbeimprovedasaparkinglot(exceptforpavingwherethenatureofthemerchandise
makespavingimpractical)witha10-footplantingstripalongtheentirestreetfrontage,aspersubsection
(B)(2)(b) of this section. Display areas shall be segregated from the required customer parking so that
thereisalwayssufficientcustomerparkingtomeettheminimumparkingrequirementsofthiscode.
B.Parking.
1.RequiredNumberofStalls.SeeChapter21.18LMC.
i.Tobreakupthevisualblightcreatedbylargeexpansesofbarrenasphaltwhichmakeupa
typicalparkinglot;
ii. To encourage the preservation of mature evergreens and other large trees which are
presentlylocatedonmostundevelopedsitesinthiscity;
iii.Toinsurethepreservationoflandvaluesincommercialzonesbycreatingandinsuringan
environmentalqualitywhichcomplementsthecommercialobjectivesoftherespectiveland.
sameaboveexceptions.Exception:AtaregionalshoppingcenterdevelopedorredevelopedafterApril
13,2002,withagrossleaseablefloorareaof1,140,000squarefeetorgreater,theminimumwidthofthe
streetfrontagelandscapeareashallbe10feet,withthesameaboveexceptions.
Plantingshallconsistofornamentallandscapingoflowplantingsandhighplantings.Theminimum
height of trees shall be eight feet for evergreen trees and 10 feet for all other species. Trees shall be
spacedamaximumof25feetoncenterwithbrancheseliminatedtoaheightofsixfeetwherenecessary
topreventsightobstruction.Therequiredtreesinthisplantingareamaybelocatedwithintheadjacent
streetright-of-wayaslongastheycomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadoptedby
reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and are approved by the public works department. Low evergreen
plantings,oramixtureoflowevergreenanddeciduousplantingswithamaximumheightof30inches,
shall be provided so as to achieve 50 percent groundcover within two years. This landscaping plan
(providing for coordination of the landscaping throughout the PRC zone) shall be submitted and
approvedpriortotheissuingofthefirstbuildingpermit.
provisions:thatuptofivefeetofthetotalwidthrequiredmaybeinstalledinportionsofcityright-of-way
whicharenotcoveredbyimpervioussurfacesor,inthecaseofright-of-waywhichisnotfullyimproved,
arenotprojectedtobecoveredbyimpervioussurfacesuponfullimprovement.
d. Coverage. Five percent of the parking areas located onlybetweenthesidesofbuildings
opposite the street and interior property lines; 10 percent of parking areas between buildings, between
buildingsandtheclosestsidepropertyline,orsingle-aisle,double-loadingparkingareaslocatedbetween
shallbeinlandscaping(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers)
except that at a regional shopping center developed or redeveloped after April 13, 2002, with a gross
leaseableareaof1,140,000squarefeetorgreater,allopenparkingareasshallhaveaminimumlandscape
coverageofeightpercent;provided,that:
i. No landscaping area shall be less than 25 square feet in area or less than three feet in
width;
iii.Alllandscapingmustbelocatedbetweenparkingstalls,attheendofparkingcolumns,or
betweenparkingstallsandthepropertylines.
e. Landscaping Adjacent to Parking Stalls. Where landscaping areas which fulfill city
f.AdditionalLandscapingAlongSpecifiedStreets.Alongstreetswhereitmaybedesirable
C. Fences and Hedges. Fence and hedge regulations are as providedinChapter21.10LMC.(Ord.
244115,2003;Ord.24092,3,2002;Ord.238843,2001;Ord.202020,1994;Ord.177013,
1990;Ord.14612,1985;Ord.14242,1984;Ord.12533,4,1982;Ord.12413,1982;Ord.854
3,1976;Ord.5751,1970;Ord.4471,1968;Ord.4072,1968)
1. Where the side yard or rear yard of a property zoned to this zone is adjacent to a property
zonedsingle-familyresidential.
2. Where the side yard or rear yard of a property zoned to this zone is adjacent to a property
zonedmultiple-familyresidentialorpublicandsemi-public.
C.MinimumStandards.
a.WhereaPropertyZonedtothePRCZoneisAdjacenttoaPropertyZonedSingle-Family
Residential. The purpose of this landscaping is to provide a sight, sound, and psychological barrier
between zones with a high degree of incompatibility. This planting strip shall consist of two rows of
evergreenconifertrees.Thetreesshallbestaggeredandspacedamaximumof10feetoncenter,soasto
formaneffectivevisualbarrierwithinfiveyears.Theminimumtreeheightshallbesixfeet.Apermanent
six-footsite-screeningfenceshallbeplacedatthepropertyline.
b. Where a Property Zoned to the PRC Zone is Adjacent to a Property Zoned
Multiple-FamilyResidentialorPublicandSemi-Public.Theplantingstripshallconsistofeitherofthe
followingtwooptions:
i.Onerowofevergreenconifertrees,spacedamaximumof10feetoncenter.Minimumtree
heightshallbesixfeet,theremainderoftheplantingstripshallbepromptlyplantedwithlowevergreen
plantingswhichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears;or
ii.Asite-screeningevergreenhedgethatprovidesasight,sound,andpsychologicalbarrier
between zones with some degree of incompatibility. The spacing of plants shall besuchthattheywill
formadensehedgewithinfiveyears.Minimumplantheightshallbefourfeet.
refunded.
D.FenceRegulations.
section.
10363,1979;Ord.8881,2,3,1976;Ord.6701,1972;Ord.5751,1970;Ord.4891,1969;
Ord.4641,2,1969;Ord.4471,1968;Ord.3862,3,1968;Ord.3833,1968;Ord.190Art.X
10.6,10.7,1964)
21.48.500Signs.
SeeLMC21.16.320forsignregulations.(Ord.231046,2000)
21.48.800Proceduresandstandardsforconsiderationofrezoningtothiszone.
A. Ownership. A PRC zone may be established only upon land held in single ownership or under
unifiedcontrol,whichlandcontainsnopublicstreetsoralleys,exceptstreetsdeemednecessarybythe
cityforthemovementofvehiculartrafficandexceptanyrights-of-wayforpublicutilitypurposes.Inthe
event that a vacation of streets, alleys or plats is necessary in order to meet the requirements of this
section, a proper petition for the vacation shall be filed with the city on or before the date of public
hearingoftherezonerequest.Rededicationofthevacatedstreets,intheeventthattheproposedshopping
centerisnotconstructed,maybeprovidedforinacontractualagreementbetweenthedeveloperandthe
city.WhenportionsofanestablishedPRCzonearesoldtothirdparties,saidpurchasersshallbesubject
toalloftheprovisionsofthischapter.
B.Size.TheminimumareaforeachPRCzoneshallbe50acres.
C.EliminationofNonconformingUse.IfaPRCzoneisestablisheduponatractoflandwhichwould
contain a nonconforming use after the passage of the amendment to the zoning map, the development
planforthetractshallincludetheeliminationofthenonconforminguse.
D.SubmittalRequirements.
1. Market Analysis. As part of an application for the PRC zone, the applicant shall submit a
marketanalysis,acceptabletothecitycouncilandplanningcommissionandconductedbyarecognized
market analyst, which shall serve as a guide to the city council and planning commission for the
evaluation of the application in terms of the need or desirability to change the zoning in the public
interest;theamountoflandincludedintherezoningapplicationwhichcanberealisticallysupportedin
commercial use; and a finding that the proposed development will promote the general welfare of the
city.
2.ProofofAbilitytoCompleteProject.Priortothesubmissionofapetitionforrezoninganarea
to PRC zone, the developer shall submit all evidence deemed necessary by the council and/or the
planningcommissionofitsabilitytoundertaketheproposedproject.
3.PreliminarySitePlan.Theapplicantordevelopershallsubmitapreliminarysitedevelopment
plan for the shopping center showing a unified and organized arrangement of buildings, off-street
parking,internalvehiculartrafficandpedestriancirculation,andservicefacilitieswhicharefeasiblefor
thepropertyonwhichthecenterisproposedandwhichplanneddevelopmentshallminimizeanyadverse
effectofthecenteronthepropertiessurroundingtheproposeddevelopment.ThecityofLynnwoodmay
requirethesitedevelopmentplantobesubmittedbeforeholdingapublichearingontheestablishmentof
thiszone.Theplanshallcontaininformationshowingcompliancewiththerequirementsofthischapter
and all other applicable city ordinances. Any changes in the site plan shall be filed with the city of
Lynnwoodandnobuildingpermitshallbeissuedforanystructurewhichisnotinconformancewiththe
siteplancurrentlyonfilewiththecity.
4.TrafficCirculationPlan.ThelocationofaPRCzoneshallhaveanacceptablerelationshipto
thearterialstreetplanforthecityofLynnwood.Forthispurposetheapplicantordevelopershallsubmit
atrafficcirculationplanshowingtheadequacyofthestreetsprovidingaccesstotheshoppingcenterto
carrythetrafficgeneratedbytheshoppingcenter,propermethodsofingressandegresstoandfromthe
center, necessary acceleration and deceleration lanes and necessary traffic control devices, including
channelization.
E.ContractualAgreement.
1. Public Improvements. In the event that the traffic to be generated by the shopping center is
found to create a need for street construction, widening or other street improvements, the financial
responsibility of the developer for all or any part of the costs of street construction, widening or
resurfacing, acceleration and deceleration lanes, traffic control devices and signs, including
channelization, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and utilities, shall be made the subject of a contractual
agreementbetweenthedeveloperandthecity;provided,thatinanyeventthedevelopershallberequired
toconstructproperingressandegressdrivewaystotheshoppingcenterandstreetcurbingasrequiredby
cityordinance.AnordinanceestablishingthePRCzoneshallnotbeconsidereduntilthedeveloperand
thecityhaveenteredintoacontractualagreementascontemplatedherein.
2.RezoningforNonperformance.Theagreementshallfurtherprovidethatifthedeveloperfails
toproceedwiththeconstructionwithinthetimeprovidedforinthischapter,thatthedevelopershallnot
opposeproceedingstohavetheareareclassified,andshalltakenofurtheractiontoconstructbuildingsin
thedevelopmentotherthantocompleteanybuildingsunderactualconstruction.
3.Bond.Further,theagreementmaycontainaprovisionrequiringthedevelopertopostagood
andsufficientbondrunningtothecityofLynnwoodwithasuretycompanylicensedtodobusinessinthe
state of Washington in an amount equal to the estimated cost of the street and utility development
conditionedthatthedevelopershallfaithfullyperformalltheprovisionsofthecontractconcerningthe
developmentofthestreetsandutilitiesandshallsavethecityfreeandharmlessfromalllossanddamage
occasioned to any person or property as a result of the developer performing the provisions of the
contract.
F. Timing. A building permit must be secured and construction begun in accordance with the
approved final site development plan for a PRC zone within two years from the effective date of the
ordinance establishing the zone. Application may be made to the city for not more than one-year
extension of the time limit for commencement ofconstruction.Constructionbeguninaccordancewith
theapprovedfinalsitedevelopmentplanmustbecompletedwithinfiveyearsofthedateconstructionis
commenced;provided,however,thatanalternateschedulefordevelopmentofthecentermaybemadea
partofthecontractrequiredbythischapter.Intheeventthatconstructionisnotbegunornotcompleted
withinthetimelimitsspecifiedbythischapterorbythecontract,theplanningcommissionshallreview
the zoning of the zone and the development which has taken place and, if deemed necessary, initiate
proceedings to reclassify the zone. (Ord. 2441 15, 2003; Ord.202020,1994;Ord.9781,1978;
Ord.4471,1968)
A.SurfaceWaterManagement.Ashoppingcentershallhaveadequatefacilitiesformanagementof
surfacewatershownonplanstothesatisfactionofthecityofLynnwoodpriortotheissuingofthefirst
buildingpermit.
B. Refuse and Recycling Collection Areas and Enclosures. On-site paved and enclosed refuse and
1.DevelopmentStandards.Refuseandrecyclingcollectionareasinallcommercialzonesshall
comply with the development standards below. The following development standards shall supersede
otherapplicablesetbackrequirementsofthischapterandanyLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,as
adoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),thatmayconflict:
C. Elimination of Nonconforming Uses. All site plans shall provide for the elimination of
nonconforminguses.(Ord.244115,2003;Ord.238845,2001;Ord.202020,1994;Ord.19112,
1992;Ord.4471,1968)
Chapter21.50
INDUSTRIALZONES
Sections:
21.50.100Usesallowedintheindustrialzones.
21.50.110Limitationsonuses.
21.50.120Adultestablishmentsandretailuses.
21.50.150PerformancestandardsLightIndustrialzone.
21.50.160PerformancestandardsBusinessandTechnicalParkzone.
21.50.500Signs.
A.BusinessandTechnicalParkZone(BTP).Thepurposeofthiszoneistoprovideazonewithinthe
cityforbusinessandtechnicalparks.Althoughprimarilyintendedforbusinessandtechnicalparks,other
compatible uses are not excluded, particularly those of a professional or business office, wholesale,
manufacturing,andresearchdevelopmentnature;providedtheyarecapableofoperatinginamannerthat
isconsistentwiththeintentofthezone.Itisspecificallyintendedtobeapracticalzonefortractswhich,
byreasonofsmallsize,mightotherwisebedifficulttodevelopintoabusinessparkortechnicalparkas
usuallyunderstoodbythegeneralpublic.
ItisexpectedthatthecharacterofdevelopmentintheBTPzonewillbeofhighaestheticstandards:
BTP-zoned areas are anticipated to be in highly visible locations, reflecting on the entire community.
Also,theBTPzonehasbeendesignedtoserveasatransitionalzonenearresidentialareas,andadequate
aesthetictreatmentoftheBTPareascanminimizetheimpactofthisuseonnearbyresidences.
B.LightIndustrialZone(LI).TheLILightIndustrialZoneisestablishedtoprovideanareawhere
lightmanufacturingandwholesalingoperationsinvolvinglittleretailcontactmaybecarriedon;provided
theusesconformtotheperformancestandardsofLMC21.50.150.
The character of development of this area will be such that it will be in keeping with the highest
standardsofindustrialparks,promotingbeauty,comfort,andgenerallyimprovingthearea.(Ord.2441
4072,1968)
21.50.100Usesallowedintheindustrialzones.
Table21.50.01
Use BTP LI
AccessoryGreenhouses AC*
AssemblyofWood,LightMetal,Glass,orPlasticPartsorComponentswhichare P
extruded,stamped,shaped,orpreparedelsewhere,notprecludingminorprocesses
suchascutting,drilling,soldering,orminorwelding,inspacesof10,000sq.ft.orless
(inclusiveofallaspectsofthebusiness)
AssemblyofWood,LightMetal,Glass,orPlasticPartsorComponentswhichare C
extruded,stamped,shaped,orpreparedelsewhere,notprecludingminorprocesses
suchascutting,drilling,soldering,orminorwelding,inspacesofmorethan10,000
sq.ft.(inclusiveofallaspectsofthebusiness)
AthleticClubscontainingsuchfacilitiesashandball,racquetball,tennis,andbasketball P
courts,swimmingpools,andexerciserooms
Auditoriums P
AutoWreckingYards C
AutomotiveandMachineryRepairingandStorage P
BanksandOtherFinancialInstitutions C
BarberShopsandBeautyParlors AC*
Blacksmithing,Welding,andMetalFabricatingShops P
Bookstores,NewsStands,andStationeryStores AC*
BottlingandPackagingPlants C
BuildingMaterialYards P
BusinessandProfessionalOfficesincludingofficesofaclericaloradministrative P
nature
BusinessServicesandOfficeSupplies P
Cabinet,Millwork,orWoodPrefabricationOperations C P
ChildDayCare(e.g.,daycareforchildrenofemployeesorofpatrons) AC
ContractorsOffices,Shops,andIndoorStorage P P
ContractorsOffices,Shops,andStorageYards P
EmployeesCafeterias AC P
FloristShops AC*
FoodandDryGoodsDistributionOperations P P
FoodandDryGoodsProcessingandPackaging C P
FreightWarehouseTerminals C P
FurnitureManufactureandRepairShops C P
WirelessCommunicationsFacilitylessthan300feetfromresidentialzones(as C C
measuredfromthewirelesscommunicationssupportstructuretothepropertylineof
thenearestresidentiallyzonedparcel)+
WirelessCommunicationsFacility300feetormorefromresidentialzones(as P P
measuredfromthewirelesscommunicationssupportstructuretothepropertylineof
thenearestresidentiallyzonedparcel)
WirelessCommunicationsFacility,Attached P P
GiftShops AC*
Indoorand/orOutdoorTennisCourts,RacquetClubs,andHandballCourts C
Laboratories,Experimental,whichdonotinvolvehandlinghazardousmaterial C
LaundryandDryCleaningPlants P
Manufacturing,RebuildingorRepairingNonmetalProducts P
MassTransitStorageandMaintenanceFacilities C
Mini-Warehouses P
MunicipalServices P P
OfficeBuildingsrelatedtopermittedusesconductedonthesamepremisesbutnot P
withinthesamebuilding
ParkandPoolLots C P
Pharmaciesinconjunctionwithmedical,dental,optical,andchiropracticclinics AC
PlantNurseries AC*
Printing,PublishingandBinding P
PrintingPlants P
PublicUtilityFacilities C
RecyclingCollectionCenters C
RepairShopsforHouseholdAppliances AC*
ResidencesforWatchmenorCustodians P
Restaurantsprovidingon-premisesserviceonlytoseatedpatrons AC*
RetailLumberYards P
Universities,colleges,schools,includingpreschools,commercialschools,suchas P
dancing,music,trade,etc.
VeterinaryClinicsandVeterinaryHospitals+ C
WholesaleWarehouses(i.e.,wholesalestores) P
WholesaleWarehouses(i.e.,wholesalestores)withretailingconfinedexclusivelyto C P
productswhicharemanufactured,packaged,repacked,reloadedorotherwise
processedonthesamepremises
Wood,CoalandOilFuelYards P
+SeeLMC21.50.110.
Key:
P = Useispermittedasaprimaryuse.
C = Theusemaybepermittedthroughissuanceofaconditionalusepermit.
AC = Use is permitted as an accessory conditional use and must be related to the principal use of the
tenantspaceorproperty.
AC* = Theseaccessoryconditionalusesmayoccupynomorethan25percentofthefloorarea.
= Useisprohibited.
8,1992;Ord.17668,1990;Ord.16483,1988;Ord.15754,1987;Ord.14653,1985;Ord.1458
7,1985;Ord.14454,5,1985;Ord.14301,2,1985;Ord.13612,1983;Ord.13471,1983;
Ord.11821,2,1981;Ord.11195,6,1980;Ord.10362,1979;Ord.9911,2,1978;Ord.964
1,1978;Ord.7481,1974;Ord.4072,1968)
A. Design Guidelines for Nonresidential Uses. Construction of any nonresidential structure or
buildingwithagrossfloorareaofmorethan1,000squarefeetpermittedoutrightorbyconditionaluse
permitinanyindustrialzoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistricts,
asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),andreceiveapprovalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,
unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
B.DesignGuidelinesforParkingLotsandParkingStructures.Constructionofanyparkinglotand/or
parking structure with 20 or more stalls or paved parking area of 5,400 square feet or more permitted
outright or by conditional use permit in any industrial zone shall comply with Lynnwood Citywide
Design Guidelines for All Districts and Commercial Districts, as adopted by reference in LMC
chapter.
21.50.110Limitationsonuses.
Thereshallbenocremationorotherdisposalofanimalsonthepremisesorincinerationofrefuse.
B. Park and Pool Lots. Park and pool lots may be permitted by a conditional use permit. In
depictingtheproposedsignsshouldalsoaccompanytheapplication.
C. On-Site Hazardous Waste Treatment and Storage Facilities. On-sitehazardouswastetreatment
andstoragefacilities arepermittedasanaccessoryusetoanyactivitygeneratinghazardouswasteand
lawfully allowed in the BTP zone; provided, that such facilities meet the state siting criteria adopted
pursuanttotherequirementsofRCW70.105.210.
D.FacilitiesfortheStorageandMaintenanceofMassTransitVehicles.Facilitiesforthestorageand
maintenanceofmasstransitvehiclesmaybepermittedbyaconditionalusepermit.Inconsideringsucha
conditionalusethehearingexaminershallreviewallimpactsuponthesurroundingneighborhoodwith
particularemphasisontrafficimpacts.Theapplicantshallberequiredtoprovideatrafficstudydetailing
the roads which would be impacted, expected volumes, park usage times, noise, effectofvehiclesize,
andanyotherrelevantfactors,andshallproposemeasuresformitigatingtrafficimpacts.
E. Auto Wrecking Yards and Recycling Collection Centers. These uses may be permitted by
suchuses.
F.BTPZoneGeneralConsiderationsforConditionalUsePermits.Inconsideringanyconditional
use permit application in the BTP zone, the hearing examiner and/or city council shall consider all
factorsrelevanttothepublicinterest,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
1.Traffic.Whetherornottheproposalwouldchangethenatureoftrafficinthearea:
a.Therateoftrafficgenerationoftheproposeduseincomparisonwithexistingorplanned
usesinthearea;
b.Theproportionofthetrafficconsistingofheavyvehiculardevices;
c.Trafficrelatedimpactssuchasnoise,emissions,andsafety;and
d. The hours during which the maximum traffic flow will occur, particularly for locations
nearresidentialareas.
2.Machinery.Machinery,equipmentoractivitiesassociatedwiththeproposal:
a. The ability of the project to operate in compliance with the state noise law and without
creation of other nuisances to nearby propertiesduetogroundorairvibrations,electricaland/orother
interferenceswithairwaves.
3.Appearance.Visualimpactoftheprojectonadjacentandnearbyproperties:
a.Lightandglare;and
b.Outdoorstorageorotheroutdooractivities.
4. Property Values. Whether or not the design of the project including the exterior building
materials to be used would adversely impact property values, and whether the design would be
compatiblewithnearbypropertiesinthevicinity.
5.Access.Feasibilityofcoordinatedstreetaccess.
G. Wireless Communications Facility. A conditional use permit for a wireless communications
facilityshallbesubjecttothefollowingadditionalstandards:
welfare;
2. The applicant shall demonstrate the need for the proposed tower (wireless communications
supportstructure)tobelocatedneararesidentialarea,theproceduresinvolvedinthesiteselectionand
anevaluationofalternativesitesandexistingfacilitiesonwhichtheproposedfacilitycouldbelocatedor
co-located;
3.Asitedevelopmentplanshallbesubmittedshowingthelocation,size,screening,anddesign
ofallbuildingsandstructures,includingfences,thelocation,size,andnatureofoutdoorequipment,and
thelocation,number,andspeciesofallproposedlandscaping;
naturalandbuiltenvironments.Thisincludes,butisnotnecessarilylimitedto,buildingdesignandthe
radiation;
6.Theapplicantshalldemonstrateajustificationfortheproposedheightofthestructuresandan
evaluation of alternative designs which might result in lower heights. If additional height over that
allowedinthezoneisjustifieditmaybeapprovedbythecity;and
accessorytothepropertyortothetransmission,distributionorcollectionlinesandequipmentnecessary
toprovideadirectutilityconnectiontothepropertyorneighboringproperties,ortothoseutilityfacilities
locatedonpublicright-of-way.(Ord.244116,2003;Ord.206510,1995;Ord.202021,1994;Ord.
18798,1992;Ord.16484,5,1988;Ord.14587,1985;Ord.14454,5,1985;Ord.13612,
1983;Ord.13471,1983;Ord.11195,1980;Ord.10362,1979;Ord.9911,2,1978;Ord.964
1,1978;Ord.7481,1974;Ord.4072,1968)
21.50.120Adultestablishmentsandretailuses.
A. Adult Establishments and Retail Uses Permitted. Adult establishments and retail uses shall be
permittedintheLightIndustrialzonesonly;provided,thattheLightIndustrialzoneislocatedsouthof
196thStreetSW,andprovidedtheusemeetsthelocationalstandardssetforthbelow.
B.LocationStandards.AnyadultestablishmentorretailusewhichlocatesinthecityofLynnwood
shall,inadditiontoanyotherrequirements,meetthefollowing:
1. Separation from Locations. No adult establishment or retail use shall be allowed to locate
within 300 feet of any property zoned residential or P-1, or any property which is occupied by living
quartersforhomelessteenageparents.
2.MeasurementofDistance.The300-footseparationshallbemeasuredbyfollowingastraight
line, without reference to intervening structures, between the nearest point on a line defining a
residentiallyzonedorP-1zonedpropertyorpropertywhichisoccupiedbylivingquartersforhomeless
teenageparentsandthenearestpointofthebuildingorportionthereofusedbyanadultestablishmentor
retailuse.
C.VariancefromSeparationRequirements.Whenevertheproponentofanadultestablishmentoran
adult retail use subject to the separation requirements pertaining to adult establishments or adult retail
uses set forth in this chapter believes that strict application of such requirements is not necessary to
achieveaneffectivedegreeofphysicalseparationbetweentheadultestablishmentortheadultretailuse
and property zoned P-1 or residential or which is occupied by living quarters for homeless teenage
parents,theproponent(s)mayapplytothehearingexaminerforavariancefromsuchrequirements.
1. Criteria. In determining when a variance should be granted, and if so, to what extent, the
hearingexaminershallconsiderthefollowing,inadditiontothegeneralcriteriaforvarianceestablished
inChapters2.22and21.26LMC:
a.Topographicalandotherfeaturesofthelandwhichprovideactualseparationbetweenthe
proposedbusinessorotherlanduseandsurroundinglanduses;
b.Pedestrianandvehicularcirculationpatterninthevicinityoftheproposedactivity;and
c. Any other fact or circumstance which has a significant effect upon the need forthefull
separationdistancerequiredbythischapter.
2. Decision. If after considering these criteria the hearing examiner finds that an effective
separationbetweentheproposedadultestablishmentoradultretailuseandpropertyzonedresidentialor
P-1 or which is occupied by living quarters for homeless teenage parents can be achieved without
requiringthefulldistanceofseparationprovidedbythischapter,thehearingexaminershalldetermine
the degree of variance to be allowed and shall grant such variance. Otherwise, the application for
varianceshallbedenied.(Ord.244116,2003;Ord.202021,1994;Ord.19882,1994;Ord.1903
4,5,6,1992;Ord.18904,6,1992;Ord.18473,4,5,1991;Ord.17653,4,6,1990)
21.50.150PerformancestandardsLightIndustrialzone.
Allenvironmentaloroperationalcharacteristicsofapermitteduseshallcomplywiththestandards
establishedinthissection.
A.Noise.Thenoiseemanatingfromapremisesusedforindustrialactivitiesshallbemuffledsoasto
not become objectionable due to intermittent beat, frequency or shrillness and shall not exceed those
standardscontainedinChapter10.12LMC.
B.Lighting.Industrialandexteriorlightingshallnotbeusedinsuchamannerthatproducesglareon
public highways and neighboring property. Arc welding, acetylene torch cutting or similar processes
shallbeperformedsoasnottobeseenfromanypointbeyondtheoutsideoftheproperty.
C. Fire and SafetyHazards.Thestorageandhandlingofinflammableliquids,liquefiedpetroleum,
gases, and explosives shall comply with rules and regulations falling under the jurisdiction of the fire
chief,thelawsofthestateandotherlocalordinances.
D. Electrical Interference. Provisions must be made for necessary shielding or other preventive
measures against interferences occasioned by mechanical, electrical, electronic, and nuclear equipment
use,orprocesseswithelectricalapparatusinnearbybuildingsorlanduses.
E.Odors.Theemissionofobnoxiousodorsofanykindshallnotbepermittednortheemissionof
anytoxicorcorrosivefumesorgases.Dustcreatedbyanindustrialoperationshallnotbeexhaustedor
wasteddirectlyintotheatmosphere.
F.SmokeorParticulateMatter.
1.Theemissionofsmokeorparticulatematterofadensityequaltoorgreaterthannumberthree
ontheRinglemannChart,ascurrentlypublishedandusedbytheU.S.BureauofMines,isprohibitedat
alltimes.
2.Dustandothertypesofairpollutionbornebythewindfromsuchsourcesasstorageareasand
roadsshallbeminimizedbylandscaping,paving,oilingorotheracceptablemeans.
3. Emission of particulate matter in excess of 0.2 grain per cubic foot of conveying gas or air
measuredatanypropertylineisprohibited.
4.Therateofemissionofparticulatematterfromallsourcesonanypropertyshallnotexceeda
netweightofonepoundperacreofpropertyduringanyonehour.
G.LiquidandSolidWastes.Storageofanimalorvegetablewastewhichattractsinsectsorrodentsor
otherwisecreateahealthhazardshallbeprohibited.Nowasteproductsshallbeexposedtoviewfrom
eyelevelfromanypropertyline.
H.OpenStorage.Allstorageshallbelocatedwithinanareanoclosertothestreetright-of-wayline
thandesignatedinLMC21.50.200andshallbeenclosedwithaheavywirefenceorofasimilartype,
withthetopofthefencenottobelessthansixfeetabovetheadjoiningstreetlevel,orbyanattractive
hedgeorboardfenceatleastsixfeethigh.
In case of the open storage of lumber, coal or other combustible material, a roadway shall be
provided,graded,surfaced,andmaintainedfromthestreettotherearofthestorageareatopermitfree
accessoffiretrucksatanytime.(Ord.244116,2003;Ord.202021,1994;Ord.12811,1982;Ord.
4072,1968)
21.50.160PerformancestandardsBusinessandTechnicalParkzone.
Allenvironmentaloroperationalcharacteristicsofapermitteduseshallcomplywiththestandards
establishedinthissection.
A.Noise.Thenoiseemanatingfromapremisesusedforindustrialactivitiesshallbeinaccordance
withstatenoiselaw.
B. Lighting. Industrial and exterior lighting shall not be used in a manner that produces glare on
public highways and neighboring property. Arc welding, acetylene torch cutting or similar processes
shall be performed so as not to be seen from any point beyond the outside of the property,andtonot
interferewiththeuseofnearbyproperties.(Ord.244116,2003;Ord.202021,1994;Ord.10362,
1979)
A.Categories.
1. Business and Technical Park Zone. This section establishes two categories of development
standardsfortheBusinessandTechnicalParkzonebaseduponthemannerinwhichthesubjectsiteis
orientedtoresidentialzones.Thesecategoriesaredefinedas:
a.Transitional.Transitionalsitesarethosesiteswhichhavestreetfrontagewithin100feetof
anRSzoneasmeasuredfromeitherthefrontorsidepropertylineoftheindustrialsite.
b.General.Generalsitesarethosesiteswhicharesurroundedbymultiple-family,business,
commercialand/orindustrialzoningsothereisnoRSzonewithin100feetofthefrontorsideproperty
lineoftheindustrialsite.
2.LightIndustrialZone.Thissectionestablishestwocategoriesofdevelopmentstandardsforthe
Light Industrial zone based upon the manner in which the subject site is oriented to residential zones.
Thesecategoriesaredefinedas:
a.Transitional.Transitionalsitesarethosesitesanypartofwhichiswithin100feetofany
residentialzoneoraP-1zoneasmeasuredfromanypropertylineoftheindustrialsite.
b. General. General sites are those sites which are surrounded by business, commercial
and/orindustrialzoningsothereisnoresidentialorP-1zonewithin100feetofanypropertylineofthe
industrialsite.
B.DevelopmentStandards.
Table21.50.02
BTP LI
Dimension Transitional* General Transitional* Gene
MaximumBuildingHeight++ 35ft.** 35ft.** 35ft. 35
MinimumFrontSetback
AbuttingArterials
AllBuildings,Fences,andotherOutdoorUsesotherthan 50ft. 50ft.
parking
OfficeBuildings 70ft. 50
ServiceBuildings 100ft. 70
ServiceYards 100ft. 70
AbuttingAccessandCollectorStreets
parking
MinimumStreetSideYardSetback
AbuttingArterials
parking
AbuttingAccessandCollectorStreets
parking
MinimumInteriorSideYard
AbuttinganyResidentialZone 25ft. 25ft. 20ft. non
AbuttingBNorBCZones none none 20ft. non
AbuttingOtherCommercial,IndustrialorBusinessZones none none none+ non
MinimumLotArea 1acre 1acre 1acre 1ac
MinimumLotWidth 150ft. 150ft. none non
Key:
* Unlessotherstandardsareapprovedinconnectionwithaplannedunitdevelopmentorconditionalusepermit;see
** Orthreestories,whicheverisless,unlessagreaterheightisspecificallyallowedaspartofaconditionalusepermi
+ Afour-hourfirewallisrequired.
++ SeeLMC21.50.210.
(Ord.244116,2003;Ord.224214,1999;Ord.20757,1996;Ord.202021,1994;Ord.1630
7,8,1988;Ord.14653,1985;Ord.14521,1985;Ord.13435,6,1983;Ord.119616,1981;
Ord.10521,2,1979;Ord.10362,1979;Ord.6381,1972;Ord.4072,1968)
A.BuildingHeight.
1.BTPZone.Forthosebuildingstallerthanthreestories,thefloorareatolotarearatio(FAR)
shallnotexceed0.4,unlessspecificallyallowedbyconditionalusepermitapproval.Inconnectionwith
anysuchconditionalusepermitapproval,theapplicantshalldemonstratethattheadditionalfloorarea
willnotadverselyimpacttrafficflowandvolumesonthepublicstreets,ascomparedtootherexistingor
anticipateddevelopmentsonotherpropertiesinthesamezoneandvicinity.
2. LI Zone. A height variance may be obtained whenaproofofconformancewiththegeneral
intentofthischapterhasbeenestablished.
B. Setbacks for Fences. All setbacks in subsection (A) of this section shall also apply to fences.
However, fences, walls and hedges up to six feet high may be located in any portion of an
industrial-zoned lot as long as they are not located within intersection and driveway sight distance
triangles, do not obstruct driver and pedestrian visibility, comply with applicable Lynnwood Citywide
DesignGuidelines,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),andareapprovedthroughproject
designreview(Chapter21.25LMC).
C.LandscapingRequirementsforSitesintheLightIndustrialZone.
1.Onatransitionalsite,atleast50percentofthefrontyardareashallbelandscapedwhichmay
includelandscapingrequirementsinparkinglots.
2. On a general site, at least 25 percent of the front yard area shall be landscaped which may
includelandscapingrequirementsinparkinglots.
3.Whereinteriorpropertylinesofasitebeingdevelopedarenotaffectedbyotherlandscaping
standardsandarenotadjoinedbybuildings,treesshallbeplantedinsideandalongthepropertylinewith
aspacingof40feetorlessbetweenthetrees.
D.ParkingRequirements.
1.RequiredNumberofStalls.RequirementsforparkingareprovidedinChapter21.18LMC.At
transitional sites in the BTP zone, the landscaping requirement along zoning boundaries which occur
along streets may be counted to fulfill front yard parking lot landscaping, providing the building is
locatednoclosertothestreetthantheminimumallowablesetback.
a.PlantingatStreetFrontages.Developmentsiteswithparkingareaslocatedonlybetween
department. Low evergreen plantings, or a mixture of low evergreen and deciduous plantings with a
maximum height of 30 inches, shall be provided so as to achieve 50 percent groundcover within two
years.
b.LandscapinginRight-of-Way.Additionalplantingsmaybeplacedonstreetright-of-way
behind the sidewalk line if the property owner provides the city with a written release of liability for
damageswhichmaybeincurredtotheplantingareafromfuturestreetexpansionorutilityinstallation
and/oragreestorelocateplantingsatownersexpense.
c. Coverage. Ten percent of the parking areas located between buildings or between
buildings and interior property lines, and single-aisle, double-loading parking areas located between
shallbeinlandscaping(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers);
provided,that:
width;
thepropertylines.
d. Landscaping Adjacent to Parking Stalls. Where landscaping areas which fulfill city
e.AdditionalLandscapingAlongSpecifiedStreets.Alongstreetswhereitmaybedesirable
E.SurfaceWaterManagement.Eachindustrialareashallhaveadequatefacilitiesformanagementof
surfacewater.
F. Screening of Service Yards. Service yards shall be site-screened so that a visual barrier is
establishedbetweenthestorageyardandlocalstreetsandarterials.
Screeningshallbeinstalledonsideyardsetbacksbetweenstreetright-of-wayandservicebuildings
orstorageyards(exceptfordriveways).Itshallconsistofeither:
1. One row of evergreen conifer trees, spaced a maximumof10feetoncenter.Minimumtree
heightshallbesixfeet.Theremainderoftheplantingstripshallbepromptlyplantedwithlowevergreen
plantingswhichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears;or
2. A site-screening evergreen hedge that provides a sight, sound, and psychological barrier
between zones with some degree of incompatibility. The spacing of plants shall besuchthattheywill
formadensehedgewithinfiveyears.Minimumplantheightshallbefourfeet.
G. Development Standards Cooperative Programs. In the BTP zone, cooperative development of
adjacent properties is encouraged. LMC 21.46.900(E) provides incentives which should be considered
whencontemplatingdevelopment,particularlythedevelopmentofrelativelysmallproperties.(Ord.2441
14613,1985;Ord.14243,1984;Ord.13435,1983;Ord.10521,2,1979;Ord.10362,1979;
Ord.8884,1976;Ord.6381,1972;Ord.5751,1970;Ord.4072,1968)
1. Where the side yard or rear yard ofapropertyzonedtoanyindustrialzoneisadjacenttoa
propertyzonedsingle-familyresidentialormultiple-familyresidential;or
propertyzonedpublicandsemi-public;or
propertyzonedtoanycommercialzone,exceptthegeneralcommercialandPRCzones.
C.MinimumStandards.
1. Planting and Fencing. Planting and fencing shall be installed and maintained as specified
below,exceptthatintheBTPzone,ornamentallandscapingoflowplantingsandhighplantingsmaybe
substituted for dense plantings where there is potential impairment of drivers visibility by dense
plantings near streets, thereby softening the visual impact of the industrial buildings on the residential
area where it is not practical for the foregoing reasons to attempt to screen the building from view
entirely.Thisornamentallandscapingshallconsistoftrees(withaminimumofheightofeightfeetfor
evergreentreesand10feetforallotherspecies)spacedamaximumof25feetoncenterwithbranches
eliminated to a height of six feet where necessary to prevent sight obstruction; and low evergreen
plantings,oramixtureoflowevergreenanddeciduousplantings,withamaximumheightof30inches,
providedsoastoachieve50percentgroundcoverwithintwoyears.
a. Where a Property Zoned to any Industrial Zone is Adjacent to a Property Zoned
Single-FamilyResidentialorMultiple-FamilyResidential.Thepurposeofthislandscapingistoprovide
a sight, sound, and psychological barrier between zones with a high degree of incompatibility. This
plantingstripshallbeatleast20feetinwidthandshallconsistoftworowsofevergreenconifertrees.
Thetreesshallbestaggeredandspacedamaximumof10feetoncenter,soastoformaneffectivevisual
barrierwithinfiveyears.Theminimumtreeheightshallbesixfeet.Apermanentsix-footsite-screening
fenceshallbeplacedatthepropertyline.
b.WhereaPropertyZonedtoanyIndustrialZoneisAdjacenttoaPropertyZonedPublicand
Semi-Public. The planting strip shall be at least 10 feet in width and shall consist of a site-screening
evergreenhedgethatprovidesasight,sound,andpsychologicalbarrierbetweenzoneswithsomedegree
of incompatibility. The spacing of plants shall be such that they will form a dense hedge within five
years.Minimumplantheightshallbefourfeet.
c. Where a Property Zoned to any Industrial Zone is Adjacent to a Property Zoned to any
CommercialZone,ExcepttheGeneralCommercialandPRCZones.Theplantingstripshallbeatleast
fivefeetinwidthandshallconsistofasite-screeningevergreenhedgethatprovidesasight,sound,and
psychologicalbarrierbetweenzoneswithsomedegreeofincompatibility.Thespacingofplantsshallbe
suchthattheywillformadensehedgewithinfiveyears.Minimumplantheightshallbefourfeet.
refunded.
D.FenceRegulations.
section.
10363,1979;Ord.88814,1976;Ord.6701,1972;Ord.6381,1972;Ord.5751,1970;
Ord.4891,1969;Ord.4641,2,1969;Ord.4072,1968;Ord.3862,3,1968;Ord.3833,
1968;Ord.190Art.X10.6,10.7,1964)
21.50.500Signs.
1. Development Standards. Refuse and recycling collection areas shall comply with the
development standards below. The following development standards shall supersede other applicable
setback requirements of this chapter and any Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by
referenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),thatmayconflict:
202021,1994;Ord.19112,1992)
Chapter21.52
MIXEDUSE/BUSINESSZONE
Sections:
21.52.050Purpose.
21.52.100Outrightpermitteduses.
21.52.120Usesallowedbyconditionalusepermit.
21.52.130Repealed.
21.52.140Repealed.
21.52.400Repealed.
21.52.500Signs.
21.52.050Purpose.
TheMixedUse/Businesszoneismeanttoprovidetheopportunityforahighintensitydevelopment
ofmixedusesthatwouldencouragepedestrianactivity.Theprojectdesignreviewprocessshallbeused
to ensure that development is consistent with this chapter. The purpose of this zone will be met by
development in which the potential conflicts arising from the mixed uses allowed within the zoning
classification are minimized, and opportunities to ensure that proposed uses complement other uses
withinthezonearemaximized.Thiszoneisintendedtoallowandencouragethecontrolleddevelopment
of commercial and residential uses. Portions of this zone are adjacent to single- and/or
multiple-residential neighborhoods and it is the further purpose to allow these uses to be compatible,
basedonadegreeofcoordinationandcontrolnotpossibleunderotherzoningclassification.(Ord.2441
17,2003;Ord.23172,2000;Ord.202022,1994;Ord.19472,1994)
21.52.100Outrightpermitteduses.
Thefollowingusesarepermittedoutright,providedsuchusecomplieswithallzoningregulationsof
thecity.
A.AllusespermittedinRS-8zoningclassification.
B.Libraries,museums,artgalleries,andsimilarinstitutions.
C.Amaximumdensityof24dwellingunitsperacrewillbeallowedinthiszone.Thedevelopment
standards of the citys RMH zoning classification will apply, except as otherwise changed by this
chapter.Maximumresidentialdensitymaybeincreasedfornursingandconvalescentuses,housingfor
the elderly, and housing for the physically disabled, as provided by LMC 21.42.110(G) and
21.46.116(C).
D.Banksandotherfinancialinstitutions.
E. Business, professional, and medical office buildings, including offices of a clerical or
administrativenature.
F.Childdaycare.
G.ChurcheswithparkinginaccordancewithstandardsofChapter21.18LMC(seeLMC21.46.113).
H.Municipalservices.
I.Motelsandmotorhotels(seeLMC21.46.116).
J.Parkinggaragesandaccessoryrefuelingandservicing.
K.Professionalservicesnotmentionedelsewhereinthissection.
L.Publicutilitiesfacilities(seeLMC21.46.118).
M.Radioandtelevisionstations,notincludingtransmittingorreceivingtowers.
N.Commercialschools,dancing,music,trade,etc.
O.Retailuses(includingrestaurants),aspermittedintheCommunityBusiness(B-1)zone(seeLMC
21.46.100etseq.).(Ord.244117,2003;Ord.202022,1994;Ord.19473,1994)
21.52.120Usesallowedbyconditionalusepermit.
The following uses are allowed in the MixedUse/Businesszoneonlybyissuanceofaconditional
usepermit:
A.Retailuses(includingrestaurants),asconditionallypermittedintheCommunityBusiness(B-1)
zone(seeLMC21.46.100etseq.).UsesthatareconditionallypermittedintheB-1zonewouldrequire
approvalofaconditionalusepermittolocateinthiszone.Applicationsforaconditionalusepermitwill
beprocessedconcurrently,attherequestoftheapplicant,pursuanttoLMC1.35.080.
B. Assembly of electronic, high-tech and related enterprises including minor processes such as
cutting, drilling, soldering, or minor welding, in spaces or 10,000 square feet or less (inclusive of all
aspectsofthebusiness).
C.Laboratories,includingexperimental,whichdonotinvolvethehandlingofhazardousmaterials.
D.Veterinaryclinics.(Ord.244117,2003;Ord.23173,2000;Ord.202022,1994;Ord.1947
4,1994)
permitted outright or by conditional use permit in the Mixed Use/Business zone shall comply with
Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines for All Districts and Commercial Districts, as adopted by
reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive approval pursuant to Chapter 21.25 LMC, unless
otherwisespecifiedinthischapter:
1,000squarefeet.
MixedUse/BusinesszoneshallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistrictsand
Multi-familyDistricts,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),andreceiveapprovalpursuant
toChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
21.52.130Specialusepermitssubjecttogeneralcompliancewithdensitystandards.
RepealedbyOrd.2441.(Ord.23174,2000;Ord.202022,1994;Ord.19475,1994)
21.52.140Accessoryuses.
RepealedbyOrd.2317.(Ord.202022,1994;Ord.19474,1994)
A. Additional Criteria for Project Design Review. The following development guidelines and
policiesaretobeusedinevaluatingproposeddevelopmentswithinthezone.Theguidelinesandpolicies
highlightspecificconcernsassociatedwiththezone.
1. Access Control. Minimizing traffic congestion on adjacent streets through proper control of
siteaccessisahighpriority.Coordinatedaccesspointsmayberequiredformanysites.Asaconditionto
theissuanceofaspecialusepermit,apropertyownermayberequiredtoprovidefor,inconnectionwith
and on that owners property,jointaccesstoand/orfromadjacentparcels.Thisshallbeaccomplished
througheasementsorjointuseagreementsapprovedbythecityattorney.Curbcutsallowedatthetimeof
development may only be temporary and may be closed when more suitable access is developed on
adjacentsites.Specifically,whenanindividualpropertyownerisgivenaspecialpermit,hemay,atthe
citys discretion, be allowedtodevelopeitherpermanentortemporarycurbcutsforsiteaccess.When
adjacent sites are developed, the property owner may be required to close temporary curb cuts and
provideaccessthroughoneoftheadjacentsites.Alternatively,oneormoreoftheadjacentsitesmaybe
requiredtoprovideitsaccessthroughapermanentcurbcutgrantedtothefirstsite.Thissharedaccess
scheme is intended to provide greater traffic safety and shall be viewed as partial consideration for
attainingspecialusepermitapprovalfromthecity.
Internal access roadways shall be provided in locations generally consistent with the scheme
presented in the design concept plan. The internal access system may be private and provided for by
easementaseachsitewithinthezonedevelops.Whenapropertyownerrequestsaspecialusepermitfor
hisparcel,heshalldeveloptheroadwaysnecessarytoservehisproperty.
B. Joint Parking. As an incentive for development of joint parking facilities, parking requirements
may be reduced as provided for in LMC 21.46.900(E). (Ord. 2441 17, 2003; Ord. 2020 22, 1994;
Ord.194712,1994)
AllusesintheMixedUse/Businesszoneshallcomplywiththefollowingdevelopmentstandards:
A. Building Setbacks. Buildings shall be located in such a manner that convenient and attractive
accessforpedestriansisprovidedandapedestrian-friendlyenvironmentiscreated.Ifappropriateforthe
type of proposed use, (e.g., office building) amenities such as pedestrian plazas between the buildings
andthepublicsidewalksshouldbeutilized.Noparticularpatternisrequiredintermsofthelocationof
sidewalks,landscaping,pedestrianamenities,andbuildingssolongasreasonableconsiderationisgiven
tothepedestrianenvironmentandaccess.Forexample,insomelocationsitmaybedesirabletolocate
publicsidewalkswithinthefrontagelandscapedareaortotheinteriorofthefrontagelandscapingrather
than adjacent to the street traffic lanes. In other locations, a pattern of public sidewalk, frontage
landscaping,pedestrianplaza,andbuildingmaybemoreappropriate.
B.CharacterofBuildings.
1. Rooftop Equipment. Reasonable measures shall be implemented to visually screen rooftop
mechanicalequipmenttakingintoaccountsitecharacteristicssuchastopography.
2.Facades.Buildingsshallbeconstructedtoavoidpresentingblankwallstothestreetfrontage.
Techniques to meet this objective may include use of landscaping, dividing facades into increments
through offsets, recesses, windows, weather protection or other features which serve to minimize the
expanseofblankwallsorbreakdownthescale.
C.ParkingLots.
1.General.Itisnottheintentofthesestandardstosetforthrigiddesigncriteriaforparkinglots
butrathertoestablishgoalsandstandardswhichcanbemetthroughavarietyofdesignsolutions.
2.PedestrianCirculation.Parkinglotsshallbelaidouttomaximizeeasyandsafecirculationand
tohaveanattractiveappearance,whileremainingaccessible.Theyshouldalsobedesignedandimproved
inamannerthatwillenhancepedestrianaccess.Tofacilitatepedestrianaccessandsafety,designsshall
attempt to minimize the number of curb cuts in sidewalks and utilize design features such as raised
walkways for the primary pedestrian access routes. Design of the pedestrian circulation system shall
consider connections to the public sidewalks, to adjoining developments and to an overall pedestrian
circulationsystemwithinthezoneasthoughestablished.Buildingsshouldprovideattheirentrancean
area raised above auto traffic pavement covered for weather protection. This entrance feature shall be
directly accessed by the primary pedestrian circulation system within the development. Direct access
fromadjoiningpropertyshallbeanticipatedanddevelopedwhenfeasible.
3. Pedestrian Facilities. The city is considering developing plans for a trail system connecting
variouslocationsintheareaincludingafuturetransitstation,AlderwoodMall,theregionaltrailsystem,
Lynnwood High School and Alderwood Middle School. Such facilities should be considered in site
design to be incorporated into or as a part of the setback or buffer areas unless placed in the public
right-of-way.
4. Parking Aisles. Parking aisles should be arranged to facilitate pedestrian access without
weaving through parked cars and to minimize pedestrian/landscaping conflicts; for example, where
practical,aislesshouldbeperpendiculartothemainbuildingentranceortopedestrianwalkwaysinfront
ofthebuildings.
5. Vehicular Circulation. Wherever possible, development plans should provide for convenient
circulationwithinthezone.Parking,accessandegressbetweenadjacentpropertiesshouldbeconsidered
except where natural features make it impractical. Consolidation ofparkingisencouragedandforthat
purposemultipleparcelsmaybetreatedasasingleparcel.
6. General Provisions for Parking Lot Landscaping. Parking lots should be landscaped to
interruptthevisualimpactofmassiveoccurrencesofasphaltpaving.Thefollowingstandardsaretobe
interpreted with a degree of flexibility to achieve the spirit and intent of the guidelines, taking into
account irregularities in parcel size and shape, topography, and existing trees. It is the intent of these
standards to supersede specific landscape requirements in the zoning code which tend to limit design
flexibility. For example, if it is practical to save some of the existing trees on a site, there may be a
relaxingofotherlandscapestandardsinordertoencourageandfacilitatetreeretention.
7.MajorLandscapeAreas.Majorlandscapeareasshallbelocatedwithinthesitesothatthere
arenotuninterruptedexpansesofasphaltinexcessofapproximately250squarefeet.Amajorlandscape
areashouldaverageapproximately15feetinwidth,orgreater,andrunthelengthoftheparkingcolumn.
These major landscape areas may incorporate a pedestrian walk within the minimum required width;
however, when incorporated, the landscape width shall be increased by 50 percent of the width of the
sidewalk.
8. Landscaped Islands. To break up long rows of parking stalls, in addition to the major
landscapeareasdiscussedabove,smallerlandscapedislandsshouldbelocatedonaverage,dependingon
thedesignconstraintsofaparticularsite,inthefollowingamountsandlocations:A300-square-footarea
approximatelyevery175to200linealfeetora150-square-footareaapproximatelyevery90to100lineal
feet.
9.PerimeterScreening.Wherepractical,takingintoaccounttopography,forexample,viewsof
parked cars shall be partially screened from adjacent properties and roadways. Possible screening
techniquesincludelowhedges(twotothreefeethigh),earthbermsorwalls.
D.ServiceAreas.Serviceareasshallbelocatedandconstructedinsuchawaytoattempttominimize
theirvisualimpactfromadjoiningstreets.Reasonablemeasures,suchaslandscaping,walls,fencingora
combination thereof, shall be implemented to effectively screen all loading dock areas taking into
accountsiteconstraintsandtopography.(Ord.244117,2003;Ord.23176,2000;Ord.202022,
1994;Ord.19476,8,10,1994)
Any development within the zone shall provide significant screening and buffering to adjacent
residentially zoned property. A minimum of 20 feet of vegetative screening shall be maintained,
established or re-established adjacent to residentially zoned property. This 20-foot minimum is not in
additiontoanysensitiveareawetlandorbufferrequirementswhichmayapplytopropertyunderthecity
sensitiveareaordinance.
A.Exception.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayreducetherequiredbufferwidthandrevise
Ord.244117,2003;Ord.202022,1994;Ord.19479,1994)
21.52.400Gatewayfrontagelandscaping.
RepealedbyOrd.2441.(Ord.238851,2001;Ord.202022,1994;Ord.19477,1994)
21.52.500Signs.
A.Severability.Ifanysection,subsection,sentence,clause,phraseorwordofthischaptershouldbe
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,
subsection,sentence,clause,phraseorwordofthischapter.
B. Refuse and Recycling Collection Areas and Enclosures. On-site paved and enclosed refuse and
1. Development Standards. Refuse and recycling collection areas shall comply with the
202022,1994;Ord.194713,1994;Ord.19112,1992)
Chapter21.54
COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIALZONE
Sections:
21.54.050Purposes.
21.54.100Landuse.
21.54.200Areaanddimensionalstandards.
21.54.220Parking.
21.54.230Additionalstreetfrontagelandscapingrequirements.
21.54.240Bufferareas.
21.54.250Minimumlotsize.
21.54.500Signs.
21.54.050Purposes.
This Commercial-Residential zone is intended to implement the North Gateway Subarea Plan and
futurelanduseplanmapbyallowingdevelopmentofamixofcommercialandresidentiallandusesin
close proximity to transit facilities. Additional properties may be designatedwiththiszonewhereitis
shownthatdevelopmentofamixofcommercialandresidentialusescouldpromoteuseofpublictransit,
carpoolsorvanpools,orothermeansoftravelotherthansingle-occupantvehicles.Whiledevelopmentin
this zone may include apartments built over stores and offices, the key concept is to locate
complementary land uses within convenient walking distance of each other connected by safe, direct
walkways.Awidevarietyofcommercialusesarepermittedinthiszoneinordertopromotedevelopment
ofcommercialcentersthatservebothnearbyresidentsandusersofthetransitfacilities.Multiple-family
residences are permitted at these properties to provide the opportunity to live and work at a single
property and to promote the use of public transit, carpools or vanpools for commuting or other travel.
Potentialconflictsbetweencommercialandresidentiallandusesmayberesolvedbyproject-by-project
reviewofresidentialproposals.(Ord.244118,2003;Ord.22051,1998)
21.54.100Landuse.
A.CommercialUses.Alllandusespermitted asofright intheB-1(CommunityBusiness)zoneare
permitted asofright inthiszone.Alllandusespermittedwithapprovalofaconditionalusepermitin
theB-1(CommunityBusiness)zonearepermittedwithapprovalofaconditionalusepermitinthiszone.
All limitations on those land uses (ref. LMC 21.46.110 through 21.46.119) shall apply in this zone,
exceptasmodifiedbytheregulationsinthischapter.
1.Exception.Notwithstandingsubsection(A)ofthissection,onlyresidentialuses(pursuantto
subsection(B)ofthissection)arepermittedorpermittedwithapprovalofaconditionalusepermitatany
propertywithfrontageon165thPlaceSW.
B. Residential Uses. All land uses permitted as of right or with approval of a conditional use
permitintheRMM(mediumdensitymultiple-familyresidential)zonearepermittedwithapprovalofa
conditionalusepermitinthiszone.Alllimitationsonthoselanduses(ref.LMC21.42.110)shallapplyin
thiszone,exceptasmodifiedbytheregulationsinthischapter.
C. Conditional Uses. Notwithstanding the regulations of the B-1 zone, the following uses are
permittedinthiszonewithapprovalofaconditionalusepermit:
1.Conveniencestore.
2. Drive-inordrive-throughwindoworanyotherfacilitythatprovidesservicetocustomersin
vehicles.
3.Church.
D.ProhibitedUses.Notwithstandingsubsections(A)and(B)ofthissection,thefollowingusesare
prohibitedinthiszone:
1.Vehicledisplay,sales,rental,repair,washing,orservicing.
2.Gasorservicestations.
3.Saleorrepairofvehicletires.
4.Drycleaningplants.
5.Appliancesalesorrepair.
6.Homeimprovementstores.
7.Carpetstores.
8.Furniturestores.
9.Coldstoragelockers.
10. Agricultural and horticultural activities (including plant nurseries). (Ord. 2441 18, 2003;
Ord.22051,1998)
Anyusemaybepermittedbythecommunitydevelopmentdirectorasanaccessoryusetoaprincipal
usethatisallowedintheapplicablezone;provided,thatthecommunitydevelopmentdirectorfindsthat
the proposed use is clearly accessory or incidental to the principal use of the property and that the
proposed accessory use is consistent with the purpose of the applicable zone. A determination made
pursuanttothissectionmaybeappealedthroughProcessII.(Ord.244118,2003;Ord.22051,1998)
permittedoutright,byconditionalusepermitorspecialusepermitintheCommercial-Residentialzone,
shallcomplywithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelinesforAllDistrictsandCommercialDistricts,as
adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), and receive approval pursuant to Chapter 21.25 LMC,
unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter:
1,000squarefeet.
building including duplexes (two-family dwellings) permitted outright, by conditional use permit or
special use permit in the Commercial-Residential zone, shall comply with LynnwoodCitywideDesign
GuidelinesforAllDistrictsandMulti-familyDistricts,asadoptedbyreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3),
andreceiveapprovalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC,unlessotherwisespecifiedinthischapter.
complywiththeapplicabledesignguidelines.(Ord.244118,2003;Ord.238853,2001;Ord.2205
1,1998)
The standards in this section shall apply to all structures and nonstructural uses in this zone. No
building, structure or land shall be established, erected, enlarged or structurally altered, except in
conformancewiththesestandardsorChapter21.14LMC.
A.TableofStandards.
Table21.54.1DevelopmentStandards
SitePlanning
Minimumsetbackabuttingastreet 0ft.
Maximumsetbackabuttingastreet 25ft.
Minimumsetbackabuttinganotherproperty 10ft.3
Maximumbuildingheight nolimit4
Corner lot Minimum area of landscaped 500sq.ft.
areaatintersection1
Minimumpedestrianareaatbuildingentries
Minimumsetbackfromanyresidentialzone 200sq.ft.
Maximumlotcoverage 25ft.
ParkingArea 70percent
Minimum landscaped area Parking area SeeLMC
within100ft.ofstreet 21.54.200(C)(4)
more than 100 ft. from street or behind a 21.54.200(C)(4)
building
Minimum size of landscaped area within 25sq.ft.
100ft.ofstreet
Minimumwidthoflandscapedarea 5ft.
Minimum number of trees in landscaped 1per6parking
areawithin100ft.ofstreet spaces*
areamorethan100ft.fromstreet spaces*
Corner lot Minimum setback for parking 200ft.
area from street (unless separated from
streetbyabuilding)
Maximum portion of a property frontage at 50percent
which parking may be located in front of a
building
Landscaping
Minimum width of landscaping adjoining a 15ft.2*
street
Plantingofstreettrees 30ft.oncenter
* This standard shall supersede any applicable Lynnwood Citywide
DesignGuidelinesthatmayconflict.
B.Notes.
1.Landscapedareamayincludepedestrianpathwayconnectingdevelopmenttocrosswalk(s)at
intersection.
2.Whereabuildingissetbacklessthan15feetfromthestreet,theentirebuildingsetback(if
any)shallbelandscaped(notincludingpedestrianareasandpathways).
3.SeealsorequiredbuffersinLMC21.54.240.
4.Anyportionofabuildingorstructurewithaheightgreaterthan35feetshallbesetbackfrom
allpropertylinesaminimumofonefootforeverytwofeetinheightabove35feet.
C.AdditionalStandards.
1.Atanyparkinglotthatismorethan130feetinanydimension,speciallymarkedpedestrian
walkways leading to building entries shall be provided, subject to approval by the community
developmentdirector.
2.Specialpavingshallbeinstalledandmaintainedatalldrivewaysandotherpointsofaccessfor
vehiclesto/fromapublicstreet. Specialpaving shallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,bomonite,stamped
orcoloredconcrete,andconcretepavers.
3.Allmajorbuildingpedestrianentrancesandexitsshallfaceapublicstreet.
4.Fivepercentofparkingareaslocatedonlybetweenthesidesofbuildingsoppositethestreet
and interior property lines; 10 percent of parking areas between buildings, between buildings and the
closestsidepropertyline,orsingle-aisle,double-loadingparkingareaslocatedbetweenbuildingsandthe
street; and 15 percent of multi-aisle parking areas located between buildings and street shall be in
landscaping(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers).(Ord.2441
18,2003;Ord.238854,2001;Ord.22051,1998)
21.54.220Parking.
ForcalculatingtherequirednumberofparkingstallsseeChapter21.18LMC.
A. Reduction in Parking for a Common Driveway. Owners of adjoining properties will be
encouraged to enter into agreements to provide for shared access, egress, and parking facilities by
allowing a reductionofthetotalparkingrequirementsforsuchproperties.Propertyownersdesiringto
take advantage of this reduction policy may submit detailed plans to the city, and if such plans are
approved by the community development director and public works director, the required off-street
parking for each respective parcel may be reduced by twice the number of stalls that could be
accommodated by the actual square footage of land provided by each respective parcel for a common
driveway,provided:
1.Thatsuchreductioninparkingwillnotreduceparkingbymorethan10percentoftheamount
otherwiserequired;
2.Acoordinatedparkinglotlayoutandlandscapingplanissubmitted,approved,andconformsto
thespecificationsofthiscode;
3. In circumstances where buildings already exist, that the plans include a reasonable effort to
coordinate, redesign or refinish the exterior of the buildings in a unified manner so as to improve the
visualimageofthestreetandvicinity;
4. The plans provided for streets adjoining the properties involved to be improved to city
standards,includingsidewalk,curb,andgutter,orreasonablyequivalentguaranteeofsuchimprovement
areprovidedinLMC16.04.250;
5.Trafficflowisimprovedthroughjointuseofthesameentrances;
6. That the parties owning the properties enter and record into a written agreement with the
county auditor, defining their rights, duties, reciprocal easements, and providing for maintenance and
repairinsuchamannerthatthecityreasonablyassuredthatthepropertywillhaveanorderly,permanent
management, which agreement shall notify persons dealing withthetitletosaidlandsthattherightto
reducedparkingisconditionaluponthecontinuedexistenceofthecommondriveway;and
7.Thecityhasreviewedconsentbyallownersthatadditionalbuildingpermitsonanyoftheland
so affected will not be issued by the city unless separate and/or additional parking is provided. (Ord.
244118,2003;Ord.22051,1998)
21.54.230Additionalstreetfrontagelandscapingrequirements.
A.SizeofTreesatPlanting.Theminimumheightatplantingforevergreentreesshallbeeightfeet.
Theminimumcalipersizefordeciduoustreesatplantingshallbetwoinches.
B. Planting for Shrubs and Groundcover. Low evergreen plantings with a maximum height of 36
inchesshallbeprovidedinalllandscapedareasabuttingastreet.Street-sidelandscapeareasatparking
areasshallincludeatleastonerowofevergreenshrubsspacednomorethanfourfeetapartandthatwill
grow to a height of at least 30 inches. Groundcover shall be planted in all landscaped area abutting a
streetinamannerthatwillfullycoverareasnotcoveredbytreesorshrubswithintwoyears.Nomore
than 10 percent of a landscaped area abutting a street shall be covered with inanimate materials, not
includingthewalkingsurfaceforwalkwaysorotherpedestrianareas.
C. Landscaping in Right-of-Way. Property owners who install landscaping on portions of
fordamageswhichmaybeincurredtotheplantingareafromanypublicuseoftheright-of-wayandshall
indemnify the city against any injuries occurring within that portion of right-of-way so utilized. Such
releaseandindemnityshallbesubjecttoapprovalbythecityattorney.
D.AdditionalLandscapingAlongSpecifiedStreets.SeeChapter21.06LMC.(Ord.244118,2003;
Ord.22051,1998)
21.54.240Bufferareas.
Bufferareasshallbeinstalledwherethesideyardorrearyardofapropertyinthiszoneadjoinsa
propertyzonedtoaresidentialzoneorthepublicandsemi-publiczone.
A. Plans Submittal and Decision. Plans for landscaping and fencing in a buffer area shall be
submittedtothecommunitydevelopmentdirectorforapprovalpriortoissuanceofabuildingpermit.The
community development director shall approve the landscaping plan if the proposed landscaping and
fencing would provide adequate screening after five years of growth.Adecisionbythedirectorunder
thissubsectionmaybeappealedpursuanttoProcessII,LMC1.35.600etseq.
Anypermitissuedbythebuildingofficialshallbeconditionaluponcompliancewiththescreening
standardsestablishedthroughoutthisprocedure.
B.MinimumStandards.
1.Planting.
a.AdjacenttoaSingle-FamilyResidentialZone.Thisplantingstripshallbeatleast20feet
inwidthandshallconsistoftworowsofevergreenconifertrees.Thetreesshallbestaggeredandspaced
amaximumof15feetoncenter,soastoformaneffectivevisualbarrierwithinfiveyears.Theminimum
treeheightatplantingshallbesixfeet.Apermanentsix-footsite-screeningfenceshallbeplacedatthe
propertyline.
When slope of land in a buffer requires installation of a rockery or other retaining structure, the
width of the buffer shall be increased so that the retaining structure reduces the planting area of the
buffer to no less than 80 percent of the area in the required buffer. Trees required to be planted in a
bufferwitharetainingstructureshallbeplantedatthetopofthestructure.
b.AdjacenttoaMultiple-FamilyResidentialorPublicandSemi-PublicZone.Theplanting
stripshallbeatleast10feetinwidthandshallconsistofthefollowing:
i.Onerowofevergreenconifertrees,spacedamaximumof10feetoncenter.Minimum
treeheightatplantingshallbesixfeet.Theremainderoftheplantingstripshallbepromptlyplantedwith
lowevergreenplantingswhichwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyears;or
ii.Exception.Wheresoilortopographicconditionspreventtreesfrombeingplantedat
the top of a retaining structure within a buffer, a site-screening evergreen hedge that provides a sight,
sound, and psychological barrier between zones with some degree of incompatibility. The spacing of
plants shall be such that they will form a dense hedge within five years. Minimum plant height at
plantingshallbefourfeet;heightatfullgrowthshallbeatleast10feet.
andthatthedesignoftheplanwillfulfillcitycoderequirements.
3. Fencing. As part of all buffer areas required by this paragraph,asolidone-inch-thickboard
(nominaldimensionalstandards)fenceshallbeplacedatthepropertyline.Onemadeofbrick,rockor
masonrymaterialsmaybesubstitutedforaboardfence.Whereafenceisrequiredbythisparagraph,no
fence will be required in those cases where a fence already exists which meets the intent of this
paragraph. However, if the existing fence is ever removed, demolished or partially destroyed, then the
owner of the property first being required by this paragraph to provide the necessary fence will be
responsibleforfulfillingthisrequirement.
Wheretheslopeofthelandissuchthatthelocationofafencerequiredbytheabovestandardsis
impracticalorineffectiveinsatisfyingtheintentofthisparagraph,thecommunitydevelopmentdirector
maypermitalocationwhichmoreadequatelysatisfiestheintentofthissection.
C.Exception.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayreducetherequiredbufferwidthandrevise
Ord.244118,2003;Ord.22051,1998)
21.54.250Minimumlotsize.
Propertyproposedfordevelopmentunderthesecommercial-residentialregulationsshallencompassa
development site area of at least five acres. At properties in this zone which encompass less than five
acrestheregulationsfortheRS-7zoneshallapply. Encompassadevelopmentsite shallmeanthatone
ormoreparcelsshallbedevelopedasaunifiedprojectincluding,butnotlimitedto,sharedparkingand
access and coordinated landscaping, architecture and signage. (Ord. 2441 18, 2003; Ord. 2205 1,
1998)
21.54.500Signs.
Wallsignsandfreestandingsignsshallbeallowed,asprovidedinLMC21.16.310,exceptthat:
A.Freestandingsigns,otherthanmonumentsignsanddirectionalsigns,areprohibited.
B.Themaximumheightofafreestandingsigninthiszoneshallbe10feet.(Ord.231050,2000)
B. Setback. Refuse and recycling collection areas in all commercial zones shall comply with the
1.Setbackaminimumof20feetfromapublicstreet;
2.Setbackaminimumof25feetfromanyinteriorpropertylineadjoininganRSorRMzone;or
3.Setbackaminimumof10feetfromanyotherinteriorpropertyline.
C. Design. All refuse and recycling collection areas shall be enclosed on three sides by a
D.Parking.Arefuseandrecyclingcollectionareashallbelocatedinsuchawaythatneworexisting
parkingstallswillnotpreventorinterferewiththeuseandservicingofthecollectionarea.
E.Size,LocationandConstruction.Refuseandrecyclingcollectionareasshallbesized,located,and
constructedperstandardsestablishedbythepublicworksdepartment.(Ord.244118,2003;Ord.2388
55,2001;Ord.22051,1998)
Chapter21.56
164THSTREETOVERLAYZONE
Sections:
21.56.050Purpose.
21.56.075Applicability.
21.56.090Interpretation.
21.56.100Landuse.
21.56.300Signs.
21.56.400Buildingdesign.
21.56.500Streetfrontagelandscaping.
21.56.600Undergroundutilities.
21.56.700Accesscontrol.
21.56.710Jointparking.
21.56.050Purpose.
ThisoverlayzoneisintendedtoimplementtheNorthGatewaySubareaPlanbyestablishingadesign
identity and character for the portion of 164th Street SW corridor in the subarea. This identity and
characterareintendedtobecontemporaryinnatureandsubstantiallydifferentfromthecharacterofthe
developedareasofLynnwood.Bycontrastingwiththoseareasthisidentityandcharacterwillpromotea
senseofcommunityinthesubarea.Thelanduseanddevelopmentstandardsinthisoverlayzoneseekto
establishthisidentityandcharacterbymodifyingexistinglanduseanddevelopmentregulationssoasto
produce a streetscape that creates strong links between private land uses and public streets and that
integrates the built elements of that streetscape (primarily buildings and parking facilities) with the
natural elements(landscapingandtheSwampCreekcorridor).(Ord.244119,2003;Ord.22061,
1998)
This overlay zone may be applied to any property that has frontage on 164th Street SW between
22ndAvenueWandareawesttoAdmiraltyWay,allasshowninExhibitAtoResolutionNo.98-13.It
may also be applied to any property that does not have frontage on this segment of 164th Street SW
where development of that property would be visible from this segment of 164th Street or otherwise
would significantly affect that street segment. At properties where this overlay zone is applied, the
regulations in this chapter shall apply in combination with those of the existing ( underlying ) zone.
(Ord.22061,1998)
At any property zoned to this overlay zone, all regulations of both the underlying zone and this
overlayzoneshallapply.Intheeventofaconflictbetweentheregulationsofthisoverlayzoneandthose
oftheunderlyingzone,theregulationsofthisoverlayzoneshallcontrol.(Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.100Landuse.
A.PermittedUses.Asstatedbytheregulationsfortheunderlyingzone.
B. Conditional Uses. As stated by the regulations for the underlying zone. Except that where the
underlying zone allows the following uses, these uses shall be allowed only with approval of a
1.Drive-throughordrive-upwindowsoranyotherfacilitythatprovidesservicetocustomersin
cars.
2.Handballcourts,racquetclubsandindoorandoutdoortenniscourts(exceptthattheseusesare
permitted as accessory uses as part of private recreation facilities at multiple-family residential
developments).
3.Conveniencestores.
4.Park-and-ridelotsoperatedbyapublicagency.
5.Therepair,improvementorexpansionofgasstationsexistingasofthedateoftheordinance
codifiedinthischapter.
C.ProhibitedUses.Thefollowingusesshallbeprohibitedinthisoverlayzone.
1. Automotive uses (see Table 21.46.01), except as noted under subsection (A) or (B) of this
section.
2.Indooramusemententerprisesandamusementcenters.
3.Drycleaningandlaundryplants.
4.Appliancestores,furniturestoresandcarpetstores.
5.Coldstoragelockers.
6.Radioortelevisionstations.(Ord.22061,1998)
Projectdesignreviewshalloccurpursuanttotheregulationsfortheunderlyingzone.(Ord.2388
56,2001;Ord.22061,1998)
A. The standards in this section shall apply to all structures and nonstructural uses in this overlay
zone.Nobuilding,structureorlandshallbeestablished,erected,enlargedorstructurallyaltered,except
in conformance with thesestandards,unlessmodificationstothesestandardsareapprovedthroughthe
design review process. These standards may be modified if the applicant demonstrates during design
reviewthattheproposedmodification:
1. Substantially contributes to establishing strong visual and physical connections between the
primaryuse(s)ofprivatepropertyandthepublicstreet;
2.Provideslandscapingalongthepublicright-of-wayandinparkinglotsthatwouldbeequalto
ormoreextensivethanlandscapingrequiredbythischapter;and
3.Promotestheintentandpurposeofthischapterandthegoals,objectivesandpoliciesofthe
comprehensiveplan(particularlytheNorthGatewaySubareaPlan).
B.TableofStandards.
Table21.56.1DevelopmentStandards
SitePlanning
Minimumfrontsetback 15ft.
Maximum front setback (applicable only to 90ft.
50percentofbuildingfrontage)
Maximumbuildingheight 1001ft.
Corner lot Minimum area of landscaped 500sq.ft.
areaatintersection1
Minimumpedestrianareaatbuildingentries 200sq.ft.
ParkingArea
within100ft.ofstreet 21.56.200(D)(4)
more than 100 ft. from street or behind a 21.56.200(D)(4)
building
Minimum size of landscaped area within 25sq.ft.
100ft.ofstreet
Minimumwidthoflandscapedarea 5ft.
areawithin100ft.ofstreet spaces*
areamorethan100ft.fromstreet spaces*
Landscaping
Minimum width of landscaping between a 20ft.*
streetandaparkinglotordriveaisle
Plantingofstreettrees 30ft.oncenter
* This standard shall supersede any applicable Lynnwood Citywide
DesignGuidelinesthatmayconflict.
C.Notes.
1.Anyportionofabuildingorstructurewithaheightgreaterthan35feetshallbesetbackfrom
allinteriorpropertylinesonefootforeverytwofeetinheightgreaterthan35feet.
D.AdditionalStandards.
1.Atanyparkinglotthatismorethan130feetinanydimension,speciallymarkedpedestrian
walkwaysleadingtobuildingentriesshallbeprovided.
2.Specialpavingshallbeinstalledandmaintainedatalldrivewaysandotherpointsofaccessfor
vehiclesto/fromapublicstreet. Specialpaving shallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,bomonite,stamped
orcoloredconcrete,andconcretepavers.
3.Pedestrianconnectionsshallbeprovidedbetweenallbuildingsandbetweenbuildings,parking
areasandpublicsidewalksatadjoiningstreets.
4.Fivepercentofparkingareaslocatedonlybetweenthesidesofbuildingsoppositethestreet
and interior property lines; 10 percent of parking areas between buildings, between buildings and the
closestsidepropertyline;orsingle-aisle,double-loadingparkingareaslocatedbetweenbuildingsandthe
street; and 15 percent of multi-aisle parking areas located between buildings and street shall be in
landscaping(exclusiveoflandscapingonthestreetfrontageandrequiredlandscapebuffers).(Ord.2441
19,2003;Ord.238857,2001;Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.300Signs.
Polesignsareprohibited.Developmentofanypropertythathasmorethan300feetoffrontageona
public street may include one monument or ground sign. One additional monument or ground sign is
allowedforeachadditional600feetofstreetfrontage.Themaximumheightofamonumentsignshallbe
15feet.(Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.400Buildingdesign.
Ateverybuildingconstructedatapropertyinthiszone,eachsideofthebuildingthatfacesdirectly
towardapublicstreetshallcreatetheappearancethat,thatelevationisthefrontelevationofthebuilding.
The primary design elements to create this appearance shall include window placement and wall
articulation.Thisrequirementshallapplytoallbuildingelevationsthatfaceapublicstreet,regardlessof
whetherpublicaccessintothebuildingisprovidedthroughthatelevation.(Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.500Streetfrontagelandscaping.
Alllandscapedareasbetweenaparkingareaandapublicstreetshallincludemounding,acontinuous
hedge or other design elements to screen parked cars from public view. The minimum height of the
screening required by this section shall be 2.5 feet above the elevation of the adjoining parking area,
measuredatthecurbthatadjoinsthelandscapedarea.Theabovestandardshallsupersedeanyapplicable
Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC 21.25.145(B)(3), that may
conflict.(Ord.238858,2001;Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.600Undergroundutilities.
Whenstreetsareconstructedorreconstructed,allutilitiesshallbelocatedunderground,pursuantto
Chapter16.14LMC.(Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.700Accesscontrol.
Coordinated access points may be required for many sites. As a condition to site development
approval,apropertyownermayberequiredtoprovideforjointaccesstoand/orfromadjacentparcels.
This shall be accomplished through easements or joint use agreements approved by the city attorney.
Curb cuts allowed at the time of development may only be temporary and may be closed when more
suitableaccessisdevelopedonadjacentsites.Specifically,whenasiteplanisapproved,theownermay,
at the citys discretion, be allowed to develop either permanent or temporarycurbcutsforsiteaccess.
Whenadjacentsitesaredeveloped,thepropertyownermayberequiredtoclosetemporarycurbcutsand
provideaccessthroughoneoftheadjacentsites.Alternatively,oneormoreoftheadjacentsitesmaybe
requiredtoprovideitsaccessthroughapermanentcurbcutgrantedtothefirstsite.Thissharedaccess
schemeisintendedtoprovidegreatertrafficsafetyandshallbeviewedaspartialconsiderationforsite
developmentplanapprovalfromthecity.(Ord.244119,2003;Ord.22061,1998)
21.56.710Jointparking.
Asanincentivefordevelopmentofjointparkingfacilities,parkingrequirementsmaybereducedas
providedforinLMC21.46.900(E).(Ord.22061,1998)
Chapter21.57
COLLEGEDISTRICTMIXEDUSE(CDM)ZONE
Sections:
21.57.100Purpose.
21.57.400Landuses.
21.57.600Siteplananddesignapproval.
21.57.100Purpose.
A.Thismixedusezoneisdesignedtoprovideopportunitiesforthecreationofasmallcollege-and
neighborhood-orientedmixedusedistrictincloseproximitytothecampus.
B.Thepurposeofthiszoneistoimplementthevisionofadistrictthatconsistsofofficesandservice
businesses, integrated residential apartments, condominiums, artist lofts and/or dormitories, along with
streetlevelsmallbusinessesthatcaterprimarilytothecollegeandsurroundingneighborhood.Businesses
will be limited in size to ensure neighborhood scale, with commercial spaces required at street level
alongportionsof68thAvenueand202ndStreet.Officeandresidentialuseswillbeencouragedabove
and behind the businesses. Development standards and guidelines based on this vision will provide
designguidance,emphasizingbuildingandspatialrelationships,withparticularemphasisonthedesign
ofpedestrianspaces,linkagesbetweenthecollegeandbusinessdistrict,andrelatedpedestrianfacilities
andamenities.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
The CDM zone shall be applied in close proximity to Edmonds Community College campus, as
follows:
A.Northboundary:200thStreet.
B.Eastboundary:66thPlace,extendingsouthwardto204thStreet.
C.Southboundary:204thStreet.
D.Westboundary:68thAvenue,extending200feetintotheEdCCcampus.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),
2002)
A.Allregulationsanddesignguidelinesofthiszone,thecollegedistrictoverlay(CDO)zoneandthe
Citywide Design Guidelines shall apply to properties within the CDM zone. In the event of conflict
betweenrequirements,theprovisionsoftheCDMzoneanditsdesignstandardsshallprevail.
B.Landusesnotspecificallylistedinthefollowingsectionmaybeallowedwhendeterminedbythe
director of community development to be compatible with the listed uses and consistent with the
intended development of the district, as described in the college district plan. The directors written
decisionissubjecttoappealperLMC1.35.200(ProcessII).(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
21.57.400Landuses.
A.PrincipalUsesPermittedOutright.
1.Collegeanduniversitybuildings,supportservicesandcollegeaccessoryfacilities.
2.Library.
3.Publictransitfacilities.
4.Conferenceorcommunitycenter(college/communitymeetingsandactivities).
5.Totlot,greenway,vestpocketpark,bikewayandotherpark/openspacelinkages.
6.Retailstoreorservicebusinessunder4,000squarefeetGFA,including,butnotlimitedto:
a.Convenience,drugorvarietystore;
b.Books,magazines,stationeryandschoolsupplies;
c.Childdaycarecenter(fewerthan13children);
d.Artgallery,artorphotostudio,film/photoprocessing;
e.Artsuppliesstoreorframeshop;
f.Professionalservices(engineering,legal,medical,financialandsimilar);
g.Businessservices(bookkeeping,taxes,accounting,management,etc.);
h.Computerrepair,maintenanceandtraining,andrelatedtechnicalservices;
i.Personalservices(grooming,photoprocessing,counseling,tutoring,etc.);
j.Laundryself-serviceandpick-upstation;
k.Shoerepair,tailoring,locksmithandsimilarpersonalservices.
7.Movietheater(single-screenatneighborhoodscale).
8.Medicalofficeorclinic(limitedservicestoneighborhoodand/orcollege).
9.Foodandbeverageservicebusinessesunder2,000squarefeetGFA,including:
a.Donutshop,bakeryorsimilarspecialty-foodoutlet;
b.Cafe,coffeeshoporrestaurant;
c.Sodafountain,icecreamparlor,candystore;
d.Delicatessenorotherspecialtyfoodstore;
e.Tavern,brewpubornightclub.
10.Multiple-familydwellings:
a.Maximumdensity:20unitspernetacre;
b.Minimumdensity:12unitspernetacre;
c. Density may be less than minimum if residential units are combined with other uses in
samebuildingoronsamelot.
11. Accessory parking lots and structures. Park-n-ride and park-n-pool facilities are not
permitted.Student/facultyparkingshallbelocatedwestof68thAvenue.
B.PrincipalUsesAllowedbyConditionalUsePermit.
1. Tavern, brew pub, club or restaurant that serves alcohol when within or adjacent to a
structurethatalsocontainsresidencesorchildcarefacilities.
2.Indooramusementssuchasarcades,bowling,pool,cardrooms,etc.
3.Athleticcluborhealthspa(indoorfacilitiesonly).
4.Performingartsfacility.
5.Childdaycarecenter(13ormorechildren)perLMC21.42.110(D).
6.Boardinghouse,dormitoryorothergroupresidentialfacilitiessuitableforstudents.
7.Inn,hotelorsimilartransientlodging(20accommodationsorless).
C. Allowed Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are permitted per LMC 21.58.300 including, for
clarification:
1.Childcarewhenservingthepatronsoremployeesofaprincipaluse.
2.Commercialfoodservicesinpublicbuildings.
3. Food vendors in outdoor public spaces, subject to city permits. (Ord. 2433 1(Exh. A),
2002)
A.BuildingtoSiteRelationships.
1.Minimumlotarea:none.
2.Minimumlotareaperdwelling:none.
3.Minimumlotwidth:none.
4.Minimumfrontageatstreet:none.
5.Frontyardsetback:nominimum;15feetmaximum.
6.Sidesetbacks:none.
7.Rearsetbacks:25feet(maybeusedforparking,privateyards,recreation,etc.).
8.Minimumbuildingseparation:none.
9.Maximumlotcoverage:80percent.
10.Maximumbuildingheight:50feet.
11.Minimumfloorarea:none.
B.BuildingsandUses.
1.ArchitecturalConsistency.Thescaleanddesignfeaturesofaneworremodeledbuildingshall
becompatiblewithitssurroundingsandconsiderthearchitecturalstyleofexistingdevelopmentonand
offcampus.
2.Utilities.Newlyinstalledutilityservicesshallbeplacedunderground.
3. Reduced Parking. Businesses in this zone will be within a pedestrian-oriented environment
designed to cater to walk-in and bicycle traffic from the college and surrounding neighborhood. To
emphasize the pedestrian intent and discourage automobile usage, minimum parking requirements for
nonresidential uses within the CDM zone shall be calculated at 50 percent of the normally-required
standardsofChapter21.18LMC.
4.PedestrianEnvironment.68thAvenuebetween200thand204thStreets,and202ndStreetfrom
the campus to Highway 99 are designated pedestrian-oriented streets. The following shall apply to
propertiesfrontingthesestreets:
a.Buildingsshallbeatleasttwostoriesinheight(maximum50feetheight).
b. Street level spaces shall be reserved for retail, office, service uses or similar active
nonresidentialfunctions.
c.Upperfloorsmaybeusedforadditionalretail,offices,services,studiosorresidentialuses,
includingliving/workinglofts,toamaximumdensityof20DU/ac(net).
5.Multi-storyBuildings.BuildingsoftwoormorestoriesareencouragedthroughouttheCDM
zone.
6. Mix of Uses. With the exception of the commercial spaces required at street level in
subsection(B)(4)(b)ofthissection,allbuildingswithintheCDMzonemaybeusedforretail,offices,
services,studios,living/workinglofts,otherresidentialuses,orcombinationsofthoseuses.
C.OutdoorAreas.
1.ToenhancethepedestrianenvironmentoftheCDMzone,thedesignofopenfrontyardareas
andspacesbetweenbuildingsshallconsiderandincorporatesuchelementsasdecorativelandscapingand
paving, seating areas, outdoor eating areas, bike racks, public art, kiosks, trees, awnings or other
protectionfromthenaturalelements,andaccesstodrinkingfountainsandpublicrestrooms.
2.Plansforoutdoorpedestrianareasshallincludeacoordinateddesignforsafeandconvenient
outdoorlightingandsignage.
3. Deciduous street trees having a minimum caliper size of two inchesshallbeprovidedat30
feetintervalsalong68thAvenueand202ndStreetasadesignelementoftheproject.
4. Unless designed as a plaza or other outdoor pedestrian area, not more than 10 percent of
landscapedareasmaybecoveredwithinanimatematerials,unlesstheapplicantcandocumentaproblem
onthesitethatmakesitunsuitableforplantmaterials.
5.Inareasdeterminedtobeunsuitableforplants,suchalternativesasfences,walls,andpaving
ofbrick,wood,stone,concretepavers,gravelorcobblesmaybeusedinthedesignsubjecttodesign
reviewapproval.
D.OtherLimitationsandStandards.
1.Thecollegedistrictmixeduse(CDM)zoneisconsidereda commercial zoneandsubjectto
applicable limitations on uses and other development standards contained in Chapter 21.46 LMC,
CommercialZones,andnotcontainedinthischapter.
2.Tandemparkingmaybeusedtomeetresidentialparkingrequirements,providedbothspaces
areassignedtothesamedwelling.Tandemparkingwillnotbeapprovedfornonresidentialapplications.
3. Parking lot design and related landscaping shall be in accordance with LMC 21.46.210(B)
(parkinglotdevelopmentstandardsforcommercialzones).
4. Signage shall comply with LMC 21.16.310 (commercial signage requirements), except as
adjustedbythesignagelimitationsofthecollegedistrictoverlayzone.
5.Thelocationanddesignoftrashandrecyclingfacilitiesshallcomplywiththerequirementsof
LMC21.46.900(refuseandrecyclingcollectionareasandenclosures).
6. The provisions of the CDM zone shall prevail in cases ofconflict.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),
2002)
A. New development within the college district mixed use (CDM) zone shall comply with the
developmentstandardsofLMC21.57.500andwithLynnwoodCitywideDesignGuidelines,asadopted
byreferenceinLMC21.25.145(B)(3)andreceiveapprovalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC.
B.NewdevelopmentisalsosubjecttoreviewandapprovalperChapter21.32LMC(SitePlanand
DesignReview).(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
Chapter21.58
COLLEGEDISTRICTOVERLAY(CDO)ZONE
Sections:
21.58.100Purpose.
21.58.200Applicabilityandinterpretations.
21.58.300Landuses.
21.58.400Development/designstandards.
21.58.100Purpose.
A. The college district plan includes development concepts and policies that require regulations
beyond those contained in the underlying zoning. The college district overlay (CDO) zone provides
developmentstandardstohelpachievetheplanslong-termvisionandobjectives.
B. These regulations are intended to promote a superior level of neighborhood design, access,
convenience,comfortandamenitywithinthecollegedistrict,toencouragesafeandpleasantpedestrian
andbicyclecirculation,andtoenhancethevisualandfunctionalrelationshipsofandbetweenEdmonds
CommunityCollegeanditsneighbors.
C. In cases of conflict, the standards and requirements of the overlay zone shall override the
provisionsofunderlyingzones.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
21.58.200Applicabilityandinterpretations.
A.TheCDOzoneshallbeappliedtoallareaswithinthecollegedistricttosupplementallunderlying
zones.
B. In cases of conflict, the standards and requirements of this overlay zone shall override the
provisionsoftheunderlyingzones.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
21.58.300Landuses.
A. Land uses shall be permitted as specified in the provisions of the underlying zones within the
college district, unless specifically prohibited, restricted or modified through the provisions of this
overlayzoneortheCitywideDesignGuidelines.
B. Principal and Conditional Uses. The provisions of the underlying zones shall determine the
allowedusesandhowtheyarepermitted,exceptthatthefollowingusesareprohibitedunlesstheirsites
havefrontageonandaccesstoeither196thStreetorHighway99:
1. Gas stations, car washes, auto parts stores, auto repair and maintenance and similar auto
relatedusesthataretypicallyhighway-orientedhaveaserviceareathatextendswellbeyondthecollege
district,andthatwouldbringunnecessarycommercialtrafficintotheneighborhood.
2.Drive-throughconveniencewindows.
C. Accessory Uses. Uses and structures that meet the city zoning codes definition of accessory
shallbepermittedwithinthezonesofthecollegedistrict,exceptthataccessoryusesmaynotbeaddedto
existingnonconforminguses.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
21.58.400Development/designstandards.
The following standards shall supplement those of the underlying zones in the areas specified and
shallprevailincasesofconflict.
A. Minimum Site for Transitional Development. New development shall require a consolidated
buildingsiteofnotlessthanoneacrewithintheexistingsingle-familyhomeneighborhoodfrontingon
69thPlaceandwithinareascoveredbytheCDMzone.(Thepurposeistoavoidtheunderutilizationof
land andalot-by-lotprematureencroachmentofsmall-scaledevelopmentwithinexistingsingle-family
neighborhoods.)
B.StandardsfortheCDOZone.ThefollowingstandardsareapplicablethroughouttheCDOzone:
1. Building to Site Relationships. The site development requirements of the underlying zones
shallapply,withthefollowingexceptions:
a.Streetfrontagesetbacks:10feetminimumand20feetmaximum.
b.Lotcoverage:35percentmaximumwhennorecreationaloropenspaceisprovided.
c.Lotcoveragebonus:coveragemayincreasetoamaximumof60percent,inproportionto
thepercentageofgrosslotareathatisprovidedforrecreationaloropenspace,inbuildings,onrooftops,
etc.
Example: developing 20 percent of the gross lot area (excluding required setbacks) for
recreationaloropenspacewillboosttheallowablebuildingcoverageby20percentortoacoverageof
42percent(35percenttimes20percentequalssevenpercentplus35percentequals42percentcoverage
allowed).
2.BuildingsandUses.
a.Eachnewbuildingshallbeconsistentwiththeintentofthecollegedistrictplan,shallbe
complimentary inarchitecturaldesign,colors,materials,andscalewithnearbyexistingand/orplanned
buildings.
b.Newlyinstalledutilityservicesshallbeplacedunderground.
3.OutdoorAreas.
a.Openfrontyardareasandsideyardsbetweenbuildingsshallbelandscapedanddesigned
forpedestrianuses.
b.Whenappropriateforthelocationandfunctioninvolved,thedesignerofoutdoorpublic
areas shall consider and incorporate such elements as decorative paving, seating areas, bike racks,
communitykiosks,andotherfeaturesthatwillenhancethepedestrianenvironment.
c.Plansforoutdoorpedestrianareasandtrailsshallincludeacoordinateddesignforsafeand
attractiveoutdoorlighting.
d. Signs. The following types of signs are prohibited within the CDO zone, with the
exceptionofcommercially-zonedpropertiesfronting196thStreetandHighway99:
i.Freestandingsigns,otherthangroundsigns;
ii.Polesigns;
iii.Roofsigns.
e.Off-streetparking,whetherinsurfacelotsorstructures,shallbelocatedbesideorbehind
buildingsandprohibitedbetweenbuildingsandstreets,withtheexceptionofmaster-plannedparkingon
theEdCCcampus.
f. With the exception of required accessible spaces, development proposals may include
provisions for off-site parking and shared parking agreements to meet parking requirements and
maximizeparkingspaceutilization,providedtheproposedparkingiswithinawalkingdistanceof500
feetofitsprincipaluse.
g.Provisionsshallbemadebythedeveloperfortheconstructionofpublicaccesssidewalks,
bikewaysortrailswhennewdevelopmentislocatedalonganexistingorplannedgreenwayortraillink.
h.Deciduousstreettreeshavingaminimumcalipersizeoftwoinchesshallbeprovidedat
30-foot intervals along public street frontages, or clustered when such spacing is not feasible, as a
requirementofallnewdevelopment.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
A. New development within the college district shall comply with the development standards of
LMC 21.58.400 and with Lynnwood Citywide Design Guidelines, as adopted by reference in LMC
21.25.145(B)(3)andreceiveapprovalpursuanttoChapter21.25LMC.
B.NewdevelopmentisalsosubjecttoreviewandapprovalperChapter21.32LMC(SitePlanand
DesignReview).
C.InadditiontothegeneraldecisioncriteriacontainedinChapter21.32LMC,thefollowingcriteria
shall be considered when reviewing development proposals within the college district overlay (CDO)
zone:
1.Theproposaliscompatiblewiththedesignandfunctionofsurroundingdevelopmentandland
uses.
2.Streetscapesaredesignedtoincludeacombinationoffacilitiestoservepedestrians,cyclists
andtransitpatrons,suchasattractivelighting,seating,directionalsigning,informationkiosks,designated
streetcrossingsandbusshelters.
3. Public sidewalks and/or trails or greenbelt linkages are provided to connect parks, the
municipal golf course, the college and other public areas frequented by the general public when the
proposeddevelopmentisonoradjacenttosuchplannedfacilities.
4.Off-streetparkingwillbelocatedtotherearoffrontagebuildings(interiorofblock)andnotin
frontyardareas.
5.Thefollowingcriteriaapplytodevelopmentwithinthecollegedistrictmixeduse(CDM)zone
and more specifically to development fronting the designated pedestrian-oriented sections of 68th
Avenueand202ndStreet:
a.Theproposalprovidesformixedusedevelopmentopportunitieswithinthesiteand/orits
buildings.
b. Street-level frontage on 68th Avenue and 202nd Street is reserved for college- or
neighborhood-oriented retail and service businesses, with opportunities for office or residential uses
above.Westof68thAvenue,multi-usestructuresmaycontainoffices,retailbusinessesorclassroomsin
combinationwithstructuredparking.
c. The proposal includes street furniture, shelter (awnings, etc.), and/or other amenities to
enhancethepedestrianenvironment.
d. The proposal utilizes a decorative paving design for sidewalks, crosswalks and open
plazasthatcanbecontinuedthroughouttheCDMarea,orthatisconsistentwithanalreadyestablished
scheme.
e. The proposal includes a plan for simple effective signing that may include freestanding
groundsigns butdoesnotincludeotherfreestandingorpolesigns.
f.Theoutdoorlightingplanalong68thAvenueand202ndStreetwithintheCDMzonewill
furthertheconceptofa neighborhoodcenter andwillprovidepedestrian-levellightingatacoverage
thatcomplieswithpublicsafetystandardsforsuchpublicoutdoorareas.(Ord.24331(Exh.A),2002)
Chapter21.70
MANUFACTUREDHOMES,MOBILEHOMES,MANUFACTUREDHOME
DEVELOPMENTS,ANDMOBILEHOMEPARKS
Sections:
21.70.050Purpose.
21.70.200Generalprovisions.
21.70.300Alterationorexpansionofmobilehomeparks.
21.70.400Replacementofmobileormanufacturedhomesinexistingmobilehomeparks.
21.70.500Developmentofnewmanufacturedhomeparks.
21.70.650Buildingandlotdesigncriteriaformanufacturedhomedevelopments.
21.70.700Developmentplansandapprovals.
21.70.800Buildingplans.
21.70.050Purpose.
Thepurposeofthischapteristoestablishminimumstandardsandrequirementsfortheconstruction
andoperationofmanufacturedhomedevelopmentsandmobilehomeparks.Itistheintentofthischapter
to recognize the changing trends of manufactured or mobile home development and to provide
regulationswhichallowadegreeofflexibilityinconstructionanddesign.Specificregulationsarealso
necessary to address the unique design characteristics of such developments and to prevent adverse
impactsofsuchdevelopmentsonsurroundingproperties.Itisalsotheintentofthischaptertoprovidefor
the continued safe operation of older existing mobile homeparks.(Ord.24331(Exh.C),2002;Ord.
202023,1994;Ord.17819,1990)
21.70.200Generalprovisions.
A.LocationandOccupancy.
1. Designated manufactured homes are permitted on lots which are zoned for residential use,
subjecttothesamedevelopmentregulationsasotherformsofsingle-familyhousing.
2. Designated and other types of manufactured homes are permitted in mobile home parks or
manufacturedhomedevelopments,andmobilehomesareonlypermittedinmobilehomeparks.
3.Recreationalvehiclesarenotallowedaspermanentyear-rounddwellingsnorasreplacement
unitsinmobilehomeparksormanufacturedhomedevelopments.
4.AllproposedstructuresshallmeettherequirementsoftheUniformBuildingCodeasadopted
bythecityofLynnwoodorbeartheappropriatesealoftheWashingtonStateDepartmentofLaborand
Industries.
B.UseandDensity.
1. The uses within new developments, new mobile home parks and expansions of existing
developments and parks under this chapter are limited to the uses permitted in the zone in which the
developmentisproposed.
2. Existing mobile home parks are exempt from density limitations, except that any internal
redevelopmentoralterationshallnotexceedthedensitylimitforthatpark,asshowninTable21.70.250.
3.Expansionofanexistingparkbeyondcurrentboundariesisallowed,providedtheexpanded
areascomplywithalldevelopmentstandardsrequiredfornewmanufacturedhomeparks,includinguse
anddensity.
Table21.70.250
MobileHomeParkDensityLimits
MobileHomePark Max.DensityUnits/Ac.
1.CandlewoodEstates:3832164thSt.SW 8
2.Meadowdale:1741052ndAve.W 9
3.KingsburyEast:1740844thAve.W 9
4.TheSquire:4515176thSt.SW 9
5.KingsburyWest:5220176thSt.SW 8
6.KingsburyWestAnnex:(seeNo.5) 8
7.TallyHo:5001180thSt.SW 15
8.LynnwoodMobilePark:5717186thPlaceSW 11
9.EvergreenEstates:18626Highway99 6
10.RoyalwoodMobileEstates:1850152ndAve.W 10
11.CenterMobileHomePark:5920200thSt.SW 15
12.J&LMobileHomePark:5907202ndSt.SW 15
13.Medo-LynMobileRanch:6208202ndSt.SW 12
14.BeardensPark:6020202ndSt.SW 13
15.SpacetteMobileCommunity:7028208thSt.SW 13
16.SeattleHeights:20810Highway99 18
17.MarksMobileCourt:6324212thSt.SW 12
(Ord.24331(Exh.C),2002;Ord.202023,1994;Ord.19843,1994;Ord.17819,1990)
21.70.300Alterationorexpansionofmobilehomeparks.
A. Alteration. Alteration isachangeintheconfiguration,utilities,accessorstructureswhichdoes
not increase the area of the mobile home park. An alteration can provide for the phasing in of
improvementsandneednoteffectimmediatechangestotheentiremobilehomepark.Alterationdoesnot
include repair or maintenance to existing facilities. Alteration shall include but not be limited to the
followingconditions:
1.Thetermsandconditionsofanyexistingconditionalusepermitshallcontinue.
2.Allstructureswithintheareaofthealterationshallmeetthefollowingsetbacks:
a.Nosetbackrequiredfrominternalroads;
b.Five-footsetbackfromlotlines;
c.Ten-footsetbackfromanyothermobileormanufacturedhome;
d.Five-footsetbackfromanyotherstructure.
3.Themobilehomeparkownershalldesignateaninternal,unobstructedroadforgeneralaccess
and emergency access, at least 20 feet in width, or as may be approved as adequate in writing by the
Lynnwoodfiredepartment.
4.AllnewstructuresshallmeettherequirementsoftheUniformBuildingCodeasadoptedby
the city of Lynnwood or bear the appropriate seal of the Washington State Department of Labor and
IndustriesissuedafterJanuary1,1968.
B. Expansion. Expansion is a change in the area or configuration of the mobile home park which
resultsinanincreaseintotalareaorinthenumberofunits.Expansionofexistingmobilehomeparks
shallincludebutnotbelimitedtothefollowingconditions:
1.Expansionsshallbecoordinatedextensionsoftheexistingsite;
2. Occupancy of any area added to an existing mobile home park shall be limited to
manufacturedhomes;
3.Allproposedstructureswithintheareaaddedtothemobilehomeparkshallmeetthesetback
requirementsinsubsection(A)(2)ofthissection;
4. The expanded area shall be served by an internal, unobstructed road for general access and
emergency access, at least 20 feet in width, or as may be approved as adequate in writing by the
Lynnwoodfiredepartment.(Ord.24331(Exh.C),2002;Ord.202023,1994;Ord.17819,1990)
21.70.400Replacementofmobileormanufacturedhomesinexistingmobilehomeparks.
Mobileormanufacturedhomesorothertypesofunitswhichareremovedfromexistingmobilehome
spacesmayonlybereplacedwithamobileormanufacturedhome.Recreationalvehiclesarenotallowed
asreplacementunits.(Ord.24331(Exh.C),2002;Ord.202023,1994;Ord.17819,1990)
21.70.500Developmentofnewmanufacturedhomeparks.
Proposed manufactured home parks shall be reviewed under the provisions of LMC 1.35.300,
ProcessIII:administrativepermitsreviewprocess,andshallincludebutnotbelimitedtothefollowing
requirements:
A.Manufacturedhomeparksshallhaveaminimumsitesizeof3.0acres;
B.Themaximumpermitteddensityissixunitspernetacre;
C.Aninternalroadwayandfirelaneshallbeprovidednotlessthan20feetinwidth,withturnaround
asrequiredbytheLynnwoodfiredepartment;
D.Thefollowingsetbacksshallbemetforallmanufacturedhomeparks:
1.Ten-footsetbackbetweentheunitandinternalaccessroad;
2.Ten-footsetbackbetweeneachunit,exceptasapprovedpersubsectionFofthissection;
3.Six-footsetbackbetweenaunitandanotheraccessorystructure;
4.Twenty-footfrontsetbackforunitsthatfrontonapublicright-of-way;
E.A15-footwideplantingstripshallbeprovidedalongtheperimeterofthepark,exceptasprovided
insubsectionFofthissection.Theperimeterstripshallconsistof:
1.Evergreenconifertreeswithaminimumheightofsixfeetandspacedamaximumof15feet
oncenter;
2.Asix-foothighfencewhichformsaneffectivebarriertosight;and
3.Evergreenplantingsthatwillmaturetoatotalgroundcoverwithinfiveyearsintherestofthe
landscapedstrip;
F. A perimeter planting strip is not required when the manufactured home park pads (sites) are
orientedtowardandhaveprimaryaccesstoanexistingstreetright-of-way;
G.Carports,whendesignedtocomplywiththeUniformBuildingandFireCodes,maybeattachedor
locatedonlotlinestoprovidecommondrivewaystoadjacentsites;
H.Allaccessorystructures,includingcarports,shallmeettherequirementsoftheUniformBuilding
Code.Theconstructionshallbeofthesameorsimilarmaterialandcolorofthemanufacturedhome;
I. Recreational space shall be provided in accordance with LMC 21.42.900(B), Recreational
Requirements;and
J.Recreationalvehicleparkingorstorageshallnotinterferewithemergencyaccess,drivervisibility,
vehicular circulation and parking. Therefore, if a designated recreational vehicle storage area is not
available,recreationalvehiclesmaybeparkedonlyinthecarportorgarage,andatthesameorgreater
setbackfromtheinternalroadasthemanufacturedhome.(Ord.24331(Exh.C),2002;Ord.202023,
1994;Ord.17819,1990)
21.70.650Buildingandlotdesigncriteriaformanufacturedhomedevelopments.
A. The manufactured homes and accessory structures to be located in manufactured home
developmentsshallbedescribedinnarrativeand/orplansaspartoftheapplicationinaccordancewith
Chapter21.30LMC. Typical unitsareacceptableinsteadofdescribingexactlyeveryunit,providing
that the units which are installed are generally in conformance with the typicals provided in the
application.
B.Thefollowingminimumcriteriashallbeconsideredinthereviewandapprovalprocess:
1. The manufactured home was originally constructed with and now has a composition, wood
shakeorshingle,coatedmetalorsimilarroofofnotlessthan3:12pitch;
2.Allsiding,roofing,andotherexteriormaterialsshallbesimilarinappearancetotypicalbuilt
housingwithinthecity;
3.Allroofsshallhaveaminimumoverhangofonefoot;
4. The finished first floor level shall be no higher than 12 inches above the exterior finished
grade. Except when the manufactured home has a floor level flush with the ground, all manufactured
homes shall have a perimeter masonry or concrete foundation or skirting of material similar in type,
texture, and color to the siding. (Ord. 2433 1(Exh. C), 2002; Ord. 2020 23, 1994; Ord. 1781 9,
1990)
21.70.700Developmentplansandapprovals.
A. Applications for all new manufactured home parks shall meet the requirements of the
administrativepermitsreviewprocess(ProcessIII),LMC1.35.300.
B. The required plans and submittals will be reviewed by the city for compliance with the stated
process.
C. Only after final approval of the site plan will the building official issue applicable building
permits.(Ord.24331(Exh.C),2002;Ord.202023,1994;Ord.17819,1990)
21.70.800Buildingplans.
Buildingandfoundationplansandpermitsarerequiredforinstallationofanymanufacturedhome,
mobilehome,additionstoamanufacturedormobilehome,orforconstructionofanaccessorystructure.
Installation shall be done in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and specification and the
requirements of WAC 296-150-200 through 296-150-255. All accessory structures shall meet the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the city of Lynnwood. Installation shall be
inspected and approved by the building official. (Ord. 2433 1(Exh.C),2002;Ord.202023,1994;
Ord.17819,1990)
Chapter21.72
INTERIMUSES*
Sections:
21.72.100Scope.
21.72.200Purpose.
21.72.400Allowableuses.
21.72.600Actionanddecisioncriteria.
21.72.625Amendment.
21.72.650Expirationofapproval.
21.72.700Limitations.
21.72.800Applicationfees.
21.72.900Expirationofchapter.
*Coderevisersnote:Ord.2318expiresJuly26,2003.
21.72.100Scope.
Thischapterallowsinterimusesofpropertyinthesouthernportionofthesubregionalcenter(interim
usearea)asafirststeptowardredevelopmentofthoseproperties.Aspartofestablishinganinterimuse
under this chapter, a property owner agrees to redevelop the property in accord with plans and
regulationsthecitywilladoptandwillnotmakeimprovementstothepropertypriortoredevelopment.
(Ord.244120,2003;Ord.23182,2000)
21.72.200Purpose.
This chapter provides the opportunity for property owners to establish interim land uses or
businessesthatarenototherwisepermittedintheapplicablezoningdistrictatpropertiesthattheyhave
acquired or are holding for future redevelopment. Acquiring and holding properties for redevelopment
requiresasubstantialinvestmentofcapital,andreceivingincomefromrentingtheacquiredpropertywill
substantiallyimprovethefeasibilityofacquiringandholdingproperties.(Ord.23183,2000)
The owner of any property within the interim use area shown on Map 21.72.1 may apply for an
interimuseofthatproperty.(Ord.23184,2000)
An application for approval of an interim use shall be accompanied by the following plans and
information:
A.Asiteplanoftheproperty,drawntoscale,showingnaturalfeatures,grades,utilityimprovements,
rights-of-way and improvements, other site improvements, and buildings and structures. This site plan
shallalsoshowstructures,otherimprovementsandnaturalfeaturesthatarelocatedwithin50feetofthe
projectsite.Thisinformationmaybeshownonseveralsheetsifneededforreadability;
B.Alandscapeplan,showingexistinglandscapingandfencing;
D. A summary table of project statistics, including site area, building coverage, coverage by
E.Awrittendescriptionoftheproposedoperationoftheinterimuse,includinghoursofoperation,
numberofemployees,andanyproposedstorageoruseofhazardousmaterials;
F.Awrittenstatementaddressingthedecisioncriteria;
G.Alegaldescriptionoftheproperty,includingparcelnumber;
H.Astatementtotheeffectthattheapplicantorapplicantsarethesoleownersoftheproperty;
I.Photographsofthesite;
J.AcompletedSEPAchecklist(forenvironmentalreview),unlesstheprojectiscategoricallyexempt
fromSEPAreview;
K.Alistofotherpermitsthatareormayberequiredfordevelopmentoftheproperty(issuedbythe
L.Alistofothercitypermitsthatmaybeprocessedconcurrentlywiththispermit(ifany),pursuant
toLMC1.35.080.(Ord.244120,2003;Ord.23185,2000)
21.72.400Allowableuses.
Those land uses allowable (either as-of-right or as a conditional use) in the General Commercial
(CG)zoneareallowableunderthischapter,exceptthatthefollowingusesareprohibited:
A.ThoselightindustrialuseslistedinTable21.46.12.
B.Adultestablishmentsandadultretailuses.
C.Autowreckingyards.(Ord.244120,2003;Ord.23186,2000)
All the regulations applicable in the General Commercial (CG) zone shall apply to interim uses
approvedunderthischapter,exceptasmodifiedbythischapter.(Ord.244120,2003;Ord.23187,
2000)
The city will process applications for an interim use, pursuant to this chapter, through Process III,
LMC 1.35.300 et seq. The community development director is the applicable department head. (Ord.
244120,2003;Ord.23188,2000)
21.72.600Actionanddecisioncriteria.
Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayapproveanapplicationforadowntowninterimuseifthe
directorfindsthat:
A.Theproposalmeetstherequirementsofthischapter;
B.Theproposalwillpromotecitypoliciesregardingredevelopmentofthesubregionalcenter;and
C.Theusewillnothaveanadverseimpactonsurroundingproperties.
AspartofanapprovalofaninterimuseandtheagreementrequiredbyLMC21.72.700,thedirector
mayrequireinstallationoflandscapinginordertoprovideavisualbufferorscreenbetweentheinterim
use and adjoining streets, properties, structures or private roads and also may impose such other
conditions as the director finds are necessary to insure that the interim use complies with the
requirementsandpurposeofthischapter.(Ord.244120,2003;Ord.23189,2000)
21.72.625Amendment.
Theownerofapropertywhereanapprovedinterimuseislocatedmayapplyforanamendmentto
that approval. Such request for an amendment shall be processed in the same manner as the original
application.Approvalordenialofarequestforanamendmentshallnotextendorotherwisechangethe
dateofexpirationoftheoriginalapproval.(Ord.231810,2000)
21.72.650Expirationofapproval.
Approvalofaninterimuseunderthischaptershallexpirethreeyearsfromtheeffectivedateofthe
approval, except that the director may grant no more than two one-year extensions of the approval. A
request for an extension shall be submitted to the community development department in writing. The
director may approve such a request if the director findsthatthepropertyowner(s)havemadeagood
faithefforttowardsredevelopingtheproperty.Adecisionbythedirectortoextendanapprovedinterim
usemaybeappealedaccordingtoProcessII.Theinterimuseshallceaseoperationsandvacateaproperty
no later than the expiration of the original approval or any extension(s) granted by the director,
whicheverislater.(Ord.244120,2003;Ord.231811,2000)
21.72.700Limitations.
Aninterimuseapprovedunderthischaptershallbesubjecttothefollowingregulations:
A. Prior to approval of an interim use, the owner of the property where an interim use is to be
established shall enter into an agreement with the city regarding the interim use. This agreement shall
include,ataminimum,thefollowingprovisions:
1. Only the interim use described in the application shall be permitted at the property. The
directormayapprovearequesttoamendtheapprovedinterimuse;provided,thatthecharacteristicsof
thereviseduseshallbesimilartothoseoftheoriginaluse.
2.Thepropertyownershalldemonstratecommitmenttoredevelopmentofthepropertywithina
specifiedperiodoftime,pursuanttoanycity-adoptedsub-areaplanforthesubregionalcenterandany
implementing development regulations adopted by the city. The agreement shall contain provisions
acceptabletothecitydemonstratingtheapplicantscommitmenttoredevelopment.
3.Theagreementisbindingonallsuccessorsininterest.
4.Iflegalactionisneededtoenforcetheagreementorthischapter,theprevailingpartyshallbe
entitledtoreasonableattorneysfees.
5.LandscapingandotherprovisionspursuanttoLMC21.72.600.
B. The property owner shall post a $25,000 cash deposit to guarantee that the interim use will be
vacatedfromthepropertywhentheapprovalgrantedunderthischapterexpires.
Thecitymayusethisdeposittocoverthecostofanylegalactionneededtoenforceanagreementas
providedinsubsection(A)ofthissectionoranyotherfinancialobligationsrelatedtotheapproval.Inthe
eventthepropertyisnotredevelopedasprovidedforintheagreement,thedepositmay,attheelectionof
thecity,beforfeitedtothecityasliquidateddamages.Thecityshallretainthisdeposituntilthedirector
ofcommunitydevelopmentconfirmsthattheinterimusehasvacatedthepropertyandthatallfinancial
obligations have been resolved. Interest accruingonthisdepositshallberetainedwiththedepositand
shallbeusedbythecityinthesamemannerasthedepositorrefundedalongwiththedeposit.
C.Thepropertyownershallagreethatanyimprovementsorrepairs(otherthanasneededtocomply
withconditionsimposedunderLMC21.72.600)shallbeallowedonlyasallowedforanonconforming
use(seeChapter21.12LMC)andsubjecttodirectordetermination(appealableunderProcessII)that:
1.TheimprovementorrepairsarenotinconsistentwiththecitysCityCenterSubareaPlanand
developmentregulations(adoptedorpending);and
2. The improvements or repairs would not substantially interfere with future redevelopment of
property that is consistent with pending City Center Subarea Plan and development regulations. (Ord.
244120,2003;Ord.231812,2000)
21.72.800Applicationfees.
The application fee for an interim City Center use is set forth in LMC 2.23.120. (Ord.244120,
2003;Ord.231813,2000)
21.72.900Expirationofchapter.
Thischaptershallexpire,andshallberepealed,onJuly1,2005.Followingthatdate,thecommunity
development director shall not issue any new approvals for interim uses under this chapter. Approvals
thathavebeengrantedpriortotheexpirationofthischaptershallcontinueineffectuntiltheyexpire,as
providedabove;provided,thatthedirectormayapproverequestsforasingleone-yearextensionofsuch
approvals.(Ord.24591,2003;Ord.244120,2003;Ord.231816,2000)
Chapter21.80
HISTORICPRESERVATION*
Sections:
21.80.050Purpose.
21.80.150Application.
21.80.175Process.
21.80.200Authorityforreductionorwaivingdevelopmentstandards.
21.80.300Developmentstandardslimitations.
21.80.350Architecturalreview.
21.80.400CityofLynnwoodregisterofhistoriclandmarks.
21.80.450Effectsofremovingpropertiesfromtheregister.
21.80.500Additionalinformationandconditions.
21.80.550Appeal.
*Coderevisersnote:Section3ofOrdinance2445providesasfollows:
Section3.EffectiveDate.Thisordinance,beinganexerciseofapowerspecificallydelegatedtotheCitylegislativebody,isnot
subject to referendum, and shall take effect June l, 2003, which shall be five (5) days after passage and publication of an
approvedsummarythereofconsistingofthetitle.
21.80.050Purpose.
Thepurposeofthischapteristoencouragethepreservation,rehabilitation,re-useandenhancement
ofeligiblehistoricpropertieswithinthecityofLynnwoodinorderto:
A.SafeguardtheheritageofthecityofLynnwoodasrepresentedbythosebuildings,sites,structures
andlandscapesthatreflectsignificantelementsofLynnwoodhistory;
B.Fostercivicandneighborhoodprideinthebeautyandaccomplishmentsofthepast,andasenseof
identitybasedonLynnwoodhistory;
C. Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of such sites, buildings and
structures;
D.Conservevaluablematerialandenergyresourcesbyongoingusesandmaintenanceoftheexisting
builtenvironment.(Ord.24451,2003)
Thefollowingwordsandtermswhenusedinthischaptershallmeanasfollows,unlessadifferent
meaningclearlyappearsfromthecontext:
A. City of Lynnwood register of historic landmarks or register means the local listing of
propertiesprovidedforinLMC21.80.400.
B. Emergency repair means work necessary to prevent destruction or disrepair to real property
immediatelythreatenedordamagedbyfire,flood,earthquake,vandalismorotherdisaster.
C. Historicproperty meansrealpropertytogetherwithimprovementsthereonwhichislistedinthe
city of Lynnwood register of historic landmarks, Washington State Heritage Register or the National
RegisterofHistoricPlaces.
D. National Register of Historic Places means the register maintained by the Secretary of the
Interior composed of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in American history,
architecturalhistory,archaeology,engineering,andculture.
E. Ordinary repair and maintenance means work for which a permit issued by the city of
Lynnwood is not required by law, and where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any
deteriorationordecayof,ordamageto,therealpropertyorstructureappurtenancestheretoandtorestore
thesame,asnearlyasmaybepracticable,totheconditionpriortotheoccurrenceofsuchdeterioration,
decay,ordamage.
F. Rehabilitation is the process of returning a property to a state of utility through repair or
alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and
featuresofthepropertythataresignificanttoitsarchitecturalandculturalvalues.
G. WashingtonHeritageRegister meansthestatelistingofpropertiessignificanttothecommunity,
state,ornationthatmayormaynotmeetthecriteriaoftheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces.
H. Washington State Advisory Council Standards for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of
HistoricProperties meanstherehabilitationandmaintenancestandardsassetforthinWAC254-20-100
aspresentlyenactedorhereinafteramendedasminimumrequirementsfordeterminingwhetherornotan
historicpropertyiseligibleforspecialvaluationandwhetherornotthepropertycontinuestobeeligible
forspecialvaluationonceithasbeensoclassified.(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.150Application.
A.Theowner(s)ofanypropertylistedonthecityofLynnwoodregisterofhistoriclandmarksmay
apply for approval for reduction or waiving of certain development standards under this chapter. An
applicationfortheaboveshallataminimum:
1.Identifytheproperty(ies)forwhichdevelopmentstandardsreductionorwaivingisproposed;
2.Includeasiteplan(andlandscapeplanifnecessary)toscaleindicatingexistingandproposed
building(s),parkingandsitelandscaping.
a.Thesiteand/orlandscapeplanshallindicatethefollowing:
i.Existingandproposedbuilding(s)setbacksfrompropertylines;
ii.Existingandproposedlotcoverage;
iii.Existingandproposedparking;
iv.Widthofexistingandproposedstreetfrontagelandscapingandpercentageofexisting
andproposedparkinglotlandscaping;
v.Allstructurestobedemolished;
3. Include building elevations to scale indicating existing facades and any proposed
modifications and/or additions to existing facades. Elevations shall also indicate exterior building
materials.
B. A property owner may apply for approvaltoreduceorwaivedevelopmentstandardsunderthis
chapterwhilethehistoricalcommissionisreviewinganominationbytheownertodesignatetheproperty
for the register. However, the director shall not issue a decision on an application to reduce or waive
development standards until the historical commission has approved designation of the property to the
register.(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.175Process.
Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectorshallconsiderapplicationstoreduceorwaiverequirementsof
the zoning code (LMC Title 21) for properties listed on the city of Lynnwood register of historic
landmarksutilizingProcessIIIadministrativepermitsreviewandapproval(LMC1.35.300).(Ord.2445
1,2003)
21.80.200Authorityforreductionorwaivingdevelopmentstandards.
The community development director (director) may reduce or waive requirements of the zoning
code(LMCTitle21)forpropertieslistedonthecityofLynnwoodregisterofhistoriclandmarksif:
A. The applicant has carried the burden of proof and produced evidence sufficient to support the
conclusionthattheapplicationmeritsapprovalorapprovalwithmodifications;
B.Theapplicanthasdemonstratedthattheproposalcomplieswithapplicabledecisioncriteriaofthis
chapter;and
C.ThesubjectpropertyislistedonthecityofLynnwoodregisterofhistoriclandmarks.(Ord.2445
1,2003)
The director may approve or approve with modifications an application to reduce or waivezoning
codedevelopmentstandardsspecifiedunderLMC21.80.300if:
A.Theproposalisnotinjurioustothesurroundingpropertiesordetrimentaltothepublicwelfare;
B. The proposal is consistent with other applicable requirements and regulations oftheLynnwood
MunicipalCode;
C.Theproposaldoesnotcauseasignificantadverseenvironmentalimpact;and
D.Theproposalisnotprecludedbycitycodeorstatelawfrombeingdecidedadministratively.(Ord.
24451,2003)
21.80.300Developmentstandardslimitations.
Zoningcodedevelopmentstandardsidentifiedbelowmaybereducedorwaivedsubjecttolimitations
specifiedunderthissection.
A.BuildingSetbacks.
1.Anystructurelistedontheregistermayberehabilitatedregardlessofexistingnonconforming
building setbacks as long astheworkisconsistentwiththearchitecturalreviewrequirementsofLMC
21.80.350.
2. Additions to an historic structure listed on the register may be made as long as they do not
increase an existing nonconforming setback and they are consistent with the architectural review
requirementsofLMC21.80.350.
B.Parking.
1.Minimumparkingstandardsmaybereducedforapropertylistedontheregisterifitcanbe
demonstratedthatadequateparkingcanbeprovidedforthehistoricproperty.
2. Shared parking may be approved if it can be demonstrated that adequate parking can be
providedforthepropertylistedontheregisterandotherpropertieswheresharingistooccur.
3.Nearbyon-streetparkingmaybeincludedinthisanalysis.
C.ParkingAreaLandscaping.
1.Parkingarealandscapingrequirementsmaybereducedorwaivedforapropertylistedonthe
registersubjecttothefollowing:
a.Streetfrontageandparkingareacoveragelandscapingshouldbeprovided,wherefeasible,
aslongasitdoesnotaffecttheprovisionofadequateparking.
D.LotCoverage.
1.Anystructurelistedontheregistermayberehabilitatedregardlessofexistingnonconforming
lotcoverage.
2. Additions to structures listed on the register may be made as long as they do not increase
existingnonconforminglotcoverage,ifthatconditionexists.
E.OtherDevelopmentStandards.
1.Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayreduceandwaiveotherzoningcodedevelopment
standards based on physical conditions and special circumstances of a property listed on the register.
(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.350Architecturalreview.
A.Rehabilitationofstructureslistedontheregistershallbe:
1. Consistent with the U.S. Secretary of Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation or Washington
StateAdvisoryCouncilsStandardsfortheRehabilitationandMaintenanceofHistoricProperties;and
2. Reviewed by a public agency or consulting architect with appropriate architectural review
expertise.
B. Ordinary repair and maintenance and emergency repair to structures listed on the register are
exemptfromtheabovearchitecturalreviewrequirement.(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.400CityofLynnwoodregisterofhistoriclandmarks.
A.CriteriaforDeterminingDesignationinRegister.Anybuilding,structure,site,objectorlandscape
(including trees and other plants) may be designated for listing in the city of Lynnwood register of
historiclandmarks,withownerconsent,bytheLynnwoodhistoricalcommission.Thecriterionforageis
at least 50 years. The building, structure, site, object or landscape must possess integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, species, age and association, that is significant in the
history,architecture,archaeology,engineeringorculturalheritageofAmerica,WashingtonStateand/or
city of Lynnwood. In addition to meeting the age and historical significance criteria, the following
criteriawillbeconsidered:
1.Thatareassociatedwithsignificanthistoricevents;or
2.Thatareassociatedwithapersonorpersonswhosignificantlycontributedtothecultureand
developmentofthecityofLynnwood;or
3. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction,
architecturaldesign,detail,material,craftsmanship,orthatrepresenttheworkofamaster,orthatpossess
highartisticvalues,orthatrepresentasignificantanddistinguishableentitywhosecomponentsmaylack
individualdistinction;or
4.Thatexemplifythecultural,economic,social,orhistoricheritageofthecityofLynnwood;or
5.Thatembodydistinguishingcharacteristicsofanarchitecturaltypeorspecimen;or
6. That embody elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship that
representasignificantarchitecturalinnovation;or
7.Thathavearelationshiptootherdistinctiveareasthatareeligibleforpreservationaccordingto
aplanbasedonanhistoric,cultural,orarchitecturalmotif;or
8.Thathaveauniquelocationorsingularphysicalcharacteristicrepresentinganestablishedand
familiarvisualfeatureofaneighborhood,community,orthecityofLynnwood;or
9.Thathaveyielded,ormaybelikelytoyieldinformationimportantinprehistoryorhistory;or
10.Thatbyvirtueofthespecies,age,scarcity,outstandingquality,locationorconnectiontoan
historic event or person such landscape, trees or other plant material contribute significantly to the
communityorthecityofLynnwood.
B. Special Criteria for Determining Designation in Register. Ordinarily cemeteries, birthplaces, or
graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes,
structuresthathavebeenmovedfromtheiroriginallocations,reconstructedhistoricbuildings,properties
primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50
yearsshallnotbeconsideredeligiblefortheregister.However,suchpropertiesmayqualifyiftheyare
integral parts of districts that meet the criteria of subsection A of this section or if they meet the
followingcriteria:
1.Areligiouspropertyderivingprimarysignificancefromarchitecturalorartisticdistinctionor
historicalimportance;or
2. Abuildingorstructureremovedfromitsoriginallocationbutwhichissignificantprimarily
forarchitecturalvalue,orwhichisthesurvivingstructuremostimportantlyassociatedwithanhistoric
personorevent;or
3. A birthplace or grave of an historical figure of outstanding importance if there is no
appropriatesiteorbuildingdirectlyassociatedwithhis/herproductivelife;or
4. A cemetery which derives its primary significance from graves of persons of transcendent
importance,fromage,fromdistinctivedesignfeatures,orfromassociationwithhistoricevents;or
5.Areconstructedbuildingwhenaccuratelyexecutedinasuitableenvironmentandpresentedin
adignifiedmanneraspartofarestorationmasterplan,andwhennootherbuildingorstructurewiththe
sameassociationhassurvived;or
6. A property, building, structure or object primarily commemorative in intent if design, age,
tradition,orsymbolicvaluehasinvesteditwithitsownhistoricalsignificance;or
7.Aproperty,building,structureorobjectachievingsignificancewithinthepast50yearsifitis
ofexceptionalimportance;or
8. A property, building, structure or object that exemplifies or promotes the value of historic
preservation and contributes to a better understanding of a connection to Lynnwoods or the areas
history.
C.ProcessforDesignatingPropertiestotheRegisterofHistoricLandmarks.
1. Nomination. Any person may nominate, with the property owners consent, a building,
structure,site,objectorlandscapeforlistinginthecityofLynnwoodregisterofhistoriclandmarks.Inits
designation decision, the historical commission shall consider the criteria in this section, historical
commissionshistoricresourcesinventoryandthecomprehensiveplan.
2.NotificationofReview.Thepublic,propertyowner(s),lesseeandnominatorshallbenotified
priortotherequiredpublichearingincludedinthecommissionsreviewofthenomination.
a.Thenoticeshallcontainthefollowing:
i.Date,timeandlocationofthepublichearingandmeeting.
ii.Nameofthenominator(s).
iii.Streetaddressoftheproperty.
iv.Briefdescriptionofthehistoricsignificanceoftheproperty.
b. The notice shall be mailed to the propertyowner,lesseeandnominatoratleast14days
priortothepublichearing.
c.Thenoticeshallbepublishedbyadisplayadvertisementintheofficialdailynewspaperof
thecityatleast14dayspriortothepublichearing.
d.ThenoticeshallbepostedperLMC1.12.010andatthesiteatleast14dayspriortothe
publichearing.
3.Review.Thehistoricalcommissionshallconsiderthemeritsofthenomination,accordingto
the criteria in this section, at a public meeting and following a publichearingonthenomination.Any
publichearingorpublicmeetingnoticedandopenedbythecommissionmaybecontinuedasdetermined
necessarybytheboard.
4. Findings. If the historical commission finds that the nominated property is eligible for the
register,thecommissionshalldesignate,withownersconsent,thepropertyaslistedontheregister.
a.Inthecaseofindividualproperties,thedesignationshallincludeasitereferenceandall
features,interiorandexterior,andoutbuildingsthatcontributetoitsdesignation.
5. Notification of Designation. The public, property owner(s), lessee, and nominator shall be
notifiedofthehistoricalcommissionsdesignation.
a. Notice ofthecommissionsdecisionshallbemailedtotheowner,lesseeandnominator
withinfiveworkingdaysofthedecision.
b.Noticeofthedecisionwillbemailedtoanypersonwhohasspecificallyrequestedit.
6. Recording. Properties listed on the register of historic landmarks shall be identified on the
cityszoningmap.TheownershallrecordthedesignationwiththeSnohomishCountyauditorwithin30
daysofthedesignationofthepropertyaslistedontheregister.Therecordeddocumentshallincludea
condition that the owner and the owners successors, heirs, and assigns shall be responsible for
maintainingthehistoricalfeaturesofthepropertyidentifiedbythehistoricalcommissioninitsfindings
designating the eligibility of the property for the register and be prohibited from any act or omission
resultinginalterationstothepropertythatresultinlossofthepropertyshistoricalsignificance,within
10yearsofthedateofthedesignationofthepropertyontheregister.Thecovenantshallfurtherprovide
for agreement by the owner and the owners successors, heirs and assigns that in the event that the
propertyisremovedfromtheregisterduringthe10-yearperiodpursuanttosubsectionDofthissection,
the reduction orwaiverofzoningcodedevelopmentstandardsgrantedbythecommunitydevelopment
director pursuant to this chapter shall be immediately terminated and revoked, and that any use of the
property or structure on the property not in compliance with the zoning code development standards
existingonthedate(s)abuildingorothercitypermitorapprovalwasgrantedforthethencurrentuseor
structureshallbeanillegaluseand/orstructureforwhichthecertificateorrightofoccupancyshallbe
immediatelyterminated.
D.RemovalofPropertiesfromtheRegister.
1. A property may be removed from the register if alterations to the property result in loss of
historicalintegrity.
2.Intheeventthatanypropertyisnolongerdeemedappropriatefordesignationtotheregister,
the commission may initiate removal from such designation by the same procedure as provided for in
establishingthedesignation.Apropertymayberemovedfromtheregisterwithouttheownersconsent.
3. An owner may initiate removal of their property from the register. Removal oftheproperty
from designation to the register shall be by the same procedure as provided for in establishing the
designation.
4. It is intended that any property listed on the register that is benefited by any reduction or
waiver of zoning or other land use regulations as provided for in this chapter shall remain listed for a
periodrunningatleast10yearsfromthedatethehistoricalcommissiondesignatedthepropertyaslisted
ontheregister.This10-yearconditionshallberecognizedofrecordinacovenantrunningwiththeland
as described in subsection C of this section, and is binding ontheownerandallheirs,successorsand
assignsoftheowner.
E.EffectsofListingontheRegister.
1. Listing on the register is an honorary designation denoting significant association with the
historic, archaeological, engineering, or cultural heritage of the community. Properties are listed
individuallyorascontributingpropertiestoanhistoricdistrict.(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.450Effectsofremovingpropertiesfromtheregister.
A.Intheeventthatapropertyontheregisterthathasbeengrantedreductionorwaivingofzoning
codedevelopmentstandardsisremovedfromtheregisterbytheownerorthehistoricalcommissionafter
10 years from the date of the designation of the register, the property shall be considered legally
nonconformingwithrespecttothosedevelopmentstandardsthatwerereducedorwaived.
B.Intheeventthatapropertyisremovedfromtheregisterbefore10yearshaveelapsedsincethe
date of the designation on the register, any change in use of the property, or alteration or change in
occupancyofstructuresonthepropertyresultingfromareductionorwaiverofzoningcodedevelopment
standards, shall be considered an illegal use and an illegal structure, and the certificate of occupancy
issuedfortheuseshallberevoked.(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.500Additionalinformationandconditions.
Thecommunitydevelopmentdirectormayrequireadditionalinformationandimposeanyconditions
necessary to protect surrounding properties in approving reductions or waiving of zoning code
developmentstandards.(Ord.24451,2003)
21.80.550Appeal.
The community development directors decision to reduce or waive zoning code development
standards may be appealed to the hearing examiner under Process II (LMC 1.35.200). (Ord.24451,
2003)
Chapter21.90
WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONSFACILITIES
Sections:
21.90.010Purpose.
21.90.030Exemption.
21.90.050Locationofwirelesscommunicationsfacilities.
21.90.100Designstandards.
21.90.150Heightstandards.
21.90.200Noise.
21.90.250Co-location.
21.90.300Discontinuationofuse.
21.90.010Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide placement, design and screening criteria for all wireless
communicationsfacilities(WCFs)inthecityofLynnwoodinordertoprotectthepublichealth,safety,
generalwelfare,andqualityoflifeinLynnwoodwhilepreservingtherightsofwirelesscommunications
providers.(Ord.244121,2003;Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.030Exemption.
Intheeventanemergencyordisasterisdeclaredforthearea,thecommunitydevelopmentdirector
may exempt WCFs from the requirements of this chapter during the duration of such emergency or
disaster.(Ord.244121,2003;Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.050Locationofwirelesscommunicationsfacilities.
A. It is the policy of the city of Lynnwood to locate WCFs in the city according to the following
orderofpreference(highesttolowestpreference):
1.Attachedonexistingstructuresuchasbuildings,communicationtowers,andutilityfacilities.
Preferenceistothefasciaofbuildingsormechanicalpenthouses.
2.Co-located(ononesupportstructure)withotherWCFs.
3.IntheindustrialzonesaspermittedinLMC21.50.100.
4.IncommercialzonesaspermittedinLMC21.46.100.
5.InresidentialzonesaspermittedinLMC21.42.100.
B. WCFs shall be located where the existing topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures
provide the greatest amount of screening. The support structure shall be located in close proximity to
treesofcomparableheightsandinareaswheretheyareotherwisevisuallycompatibleordesignedtobe
compatible.
C.WCFsshallnotbelocatedwithin1,320linearfeetofanyotherWCFexceptwhenlocatedonan
existing building, structure or wireless facility (that is, without support structures) or through the
conditionalusepermitprocessasdescribedintheappropriatezoningdistrictinwhichproposed.Forthe
purpose of this section, all distances shall be measured in a straight line without regard to intervening
structures, from the nearest point of the proposed wireless communications support structure to the
nearestpointofanotherwirelesscommunicationssupportstructure.
D. WCFs located in a right-of-way shall meet the requirements of the abutting or closest zone (as
measured from the support structure or the attached facility) and this chapter. (Ord. 2441 21, 2003;
Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.100Designstandards.
A. Signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other legally required seals or
signsshallnotbeplacedonorattachedtoWCFs.
B.Accessoryequipmentshallmeetthefollowingstandards:
1.AllaccessoryequipmentassociatedwiththeoperationoftheWCFshallbelocatedwithina
building, enclosure, or underground vault that complies with the development standards of the zoning
districtinwhichtheaccessoryequipmentislocated.
2.Accessoryequipmentenclosuresshallbevisuallycompatiblewiththesurroundingbuildings
(such as same construction material as primary building(s), same color, etc.) and include sufficient
landscaping to screen the structure from view, and shall be subject to approval by the community
developmentdirector.
3.Accessoryequipmentenclosuresshallbelimitedtothehousingofradio,electronicandrelated
powerequipment,andshallnotbeusedforanyotherpurpose,includingstorage.
C.AllWCFsshallemployconcealmenttechnologyintheirdesign,construction,andmaintenancein
order to reduce the WCFs aesthetic impacts to the maximum extent possible. Such concealment
technologyshallinclude,ataminimum,thefollowing:
1.Allantennasupportstructuresandantennasshallbepaintedanonreflectivecolor,subjectto
approvalbythecommunitydevelopmentdirector,whichblendsintothenearbysurroundingsoftheWCF
soastominimizethevisualimpactofthesupportstructureorantennas.
2.Newantennasupportstructuresshallbelocatedinsuchamannerthatexistingtreesonthesite
are used to screen the WCF from view from roadways, residences, and other properties; provided,
however,thatallWCFsshallbedesignedinamannerwhichminimizestheneedforremovalortopping
ofexistingtrees.
3.Tothemaximumextentreasonablypractical,WCFsshallbedesignedtoresembleanobject
otherthanaWCFthatisalreadypresentinthelocalenvironment,suchasatree,astreetlightoratraffic
signal. It may include the use of colors or materials to blend into the building materials from which a
structureisconstructed.Examplesofconcealmenttechnologyinclude,butarenotlimitedto,theuseof
innovative site design techniques, existing or new vegetation and landscaping, paint and other surface
treatments, alternative antenna configuration and/or selection, utilization of antenna support structures
designed to resemble trees, and any other practice which screens the WCF from observation from
roadways,residences,andotherpropertiesorotherwisehastheeffectofreducingtheaestheticimpacts
associatedwiththeWCF.
D.AllscreeningforattachedWCFsshallbecompatiblewiththeexistingarchitecture,color,texture
and/or materials of the building and when located on roofs shall avoid the porcupine effect through
camouflageorothertechniqueacceptabletothecommunitydevelopmentdirector.
E.Monopolefoundationsandstructuresuponwhichantennaaretobemountedshallbedesignedto
accommodateatleasttwocarriersantenna.
F.Fencing,ifpermittedorrequired,shallconformtothefollowing:
1.Nofenceshallexceedtheheightpermittedfortherespectivezoneinwhichthefacilityistobe
located.ThefencingsurroundingtheWCFmaybeofachainlinkmaterial.
a. A landscaping buffer shall be provided to buffer the view of the WCF structure(s) and
fence from off site. The landscaping buffer shall at a minimum be five feet in width and consist of
evergreenshrubswithamatureheightofatleast10feetplantedamaximumoffivefeetoncenter.The
evergreenshrubatplantingshallhaveaminimumheightofsixfeet.
G. Lighting for the WCF may be used for security reasons only and shall be shielded to prevent
off-siteglare.Allexteriorlightingshallbesubjecttoapprovalbythecommunitydevelopmentdirector.
In no case except when specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will the wireless communications support structure be
lighted.(Ord.244121,2003;Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.150Heightstandards.
A.Theheightofthewirelesscommunicationssupportstructureisinclusiveofanyattachments.
B. WCFs utilizing a wireless communications support structure shall be limited to the maximum
buildingheightfortheapplicablezone.(Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.200Noise.
SeeChapter10.12LMC.(Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.250Co-location.
A.AllapplicantsshallcooperateingoodfaithwithexistingWCFoperatorsinco-locatingadditional
antennasonsupportstructuresand/oronexistingbuildingsprovidedtheexistingoperatorhasreceiveda
permitforsuchuseatsaidsitefromthecity.
B. All applicants shall exercise good faith in cooperating in co-locating with other providers and
sharingthepermittedsite,providedsuchproposedsharedusedoesnotpreventorunreasonablyinterfere
with the existing use (i.e., significant interference in broadcast or reception capabilities as opposed to
competitive conflict or financial burden). Such good faith cooperation shall include sharing technical
informationnecessarytoevaluatethefeasibilityofco-location.Intheeventadisputearisesastowhether
a provider has exercised good faith in accommodating other users, the city may require a third party
technicalstudyattheexpenseofeitherorboththeapplicantandtheexistingoperatorastothefeasibility
ofco-locating.
C.Failuretocomplywiththeco-locationrequirementsofthischaptermayresultinthedenialofa
permitrequestorrevocationofanexistingpermit.(Ord.244121,2003;Ord.22701,1999)
21.90.300Discontinuationofuse.
A. Lawfully erected WCFs that are no longer being used shall be removed promptly from the
premises,nolaterthansixmonthsafterthediscontinuationofuse,exceptasotherwiseprovidedbylaw.
A WCF is considered abandoned if it ceases to provide wireless communications services that are
substantiallyconsistentwiththeapplicationand/orpurposesforwhichtheWCFwasconstructedforsix
or more months (occasional use shall not affect the six-month period). Such removal shall be in
accordance with proper health and safety requirements and all ordinances, rulesandregulationsofthe
city. The wireless communications provider shall send to the city a copy of the discontinuation notice
requiredbytheFCCatthetimethenoticeissenttotheregulatoryagency.
B.Allfacilitiesdeterminedtobeabandonedandnotremovedwithintherequiredsix-monthperiod
fromthedateofnoticeshallbeinviolationofthischapter,andoperatorsofthefacilityandtheownersof
thepropertyshallbesubjecttopenaltiesforviolationsundertheenforcementprovisionsofthezoning
code. The city may remove all abandoned facilities following the six-month removal period at the
operatorsexpense.Facilitiesremovedbythecityshallbestoredfornolessthan30daysandthereafter
bedisposedofbypublicauction,ifdeemedtobeofvaluebythecity,orotherwiseaspermittedbylaw.
(Ord.244121,2003;Ord.22701,1999)
Inadditiontotheinformationrequiredbyanyotherpartofthemunicipalcode,thefollowingitems
shallberequiredforanyapplicationforlanduse,developmentorconstructionpermitforaWCF:
A. A statement providing the reasons for the location, design and height of the proposed tower or
antennas.
B.Thecontactnamemanagingthefacility,thetelephonenumberandmailingaddress.
C. A map showing any existing and/or approved WCFs within 2,640 feet of the proposed new
facilitiessite(notrequiredofattachedfacilities).
D. A current overall system plan for the city, showing facilities presently constructed or approved
and propagation maps showing the before and after coverage with the new facility (not required of
attachedfacilities).
E. Evidence satisfactory to the community development director demonstrating that location or
co-locationisunfeasibleonexistingbuildingsandexistingtowerfacilitysitesforreasonsofstructural
supportcapabilities,safety,availablespace,orfailingtomeetservicecoverageareaneeds.
F. A site/landscaping plan showing the specific placement of existing structures, trees, and other
significant site features, and indicating type and locations of plant materials proposed to be used to
screenWCFcomponentsandtheproposedcolor(s)forthecommunicationfacility.
G.Asignedstatementindicating:
1. The applicant agrees to allow for the co-location of additional WCF equipment by other
providersandtheapplicantsstructureconsistentwiththeprovisionsofthischapter.
2. The applicant agrees to remove the facility within six months after the use of the site is
discontinued.
H. Plans showing how connections to utilities will occur, the ownership of thoseutilities,andany
proposedright-of-waycutsoreasements(notrequiredforattachedfacilities).
I.Documentsdemonstratingthatanynecessaryeasementsorpropertyrightshavebeenobtained.
J.Plansshowinghowvehicleaccessshallbeprovided.(Ord.244121,2003;Ord.22701,1999)

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