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NO. 1998 - 241
CLEARANCES Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned To
Orig. Dept.: Planning & Develop
6/17/98
6/16/98
Planning & Council
Division Head:
Dept. Head:
Prosecutor:
Budget:
Executive:
SUBJECT.•
Resolution initiating zoning text amendments
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution and Exhibit A.
SUMMARY STATEMENT.-
Related County Contract #: Should the Clerk schedule a hearing? (Y/N N Requested Date:
RECOMMENDED MOTION (for final action):
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
6/16/98: Approved 7 - 0, Res. #98 -033
Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only):
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Sponsored by: Consent
Proposed by: Planning& Development Services
Introduction date: 6/16/98
RESOLUTION NO. 98-033
INITIATING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the provisions of WCC 20.90.010, which were adopted earlier this year
under Ordinance 98 -010, indicate that proposed zoning text amendments shall be docketed for
consideration once per year; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of WCC 20.90.020, provides for the initiation of
"emergency" zoning text amendments outside of the annual amendment cycle to address a
situation that necessitates expeditious action upon approval of a resolution by a.two - thirds
majority of the County Council; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council has considered the zoning text amendments
attached as Exhibit A and determined that expeditious review is necessary to provide for public
health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby
initiates for formal review the zoning text amendments shown on attached Exhibit A.
APPROVED this 16 day of June , 19.98.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Exhibit A+
20.36.251 Minimum lot size and maximum density.
For the purpose of creating new building lots within the Rural District, several land use
densities are herein provided. The minimum lot size and maximum density
requirements for new construction vary according to the method of subdivision design.
Where the conventional subdivision method is used to create new building lots, the
minimum lot size shall be two, five or 10 acres, depending on the specific zone
classification. Where the lot cluster subdivision method is used, the minimum lot size is
based on the consideration of the district/Es setback requirements (WCC 20.80.200)
and the Bel ling ham - Whatcom County health department regulations for on -site septic
disposal, but shall not be less than that shown below. Where the cluster subdivision
method is used, dwelling unit densities may be increased according to the cluster bonus
schedule in WCC 20.36.252 below; provided, that all of the applicable cluster
subdivision requirements are met. o s for, eublic „faclllfsa%rovd „ �dr3
e : �t s bectto minlrnum otx `ize e; :ents{Ord. 96 -056 Aft. A § H4, 1996; Ord.
90 -45, 1990; Ord. 97 -12, 1987; Ord. 87 -11, 1987).
20.36.253 Maximum density and minimum lot size.
Minimum Lot Size Min. Reserve
Area (Cluster
District Gross Conventional I Cluster Subdivisions)
Density
R -2A without public
1 dwelling
2 acres
1 acre
20%
water
unit /2 acres
R -2A with public
1 dwelling
2 acres
15,000 sq.ft.
65%
water
unit /2 acres
R -5A withoutpablic
1 dwelling
5 acres
4- ac*N4
55%
water
unit /5 acres
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R 5A with pu
water
1 dwelling
unitf5 -acres
5 acres
15,600 sq-ft•
7-&%
R -10A without public
1 dwelling
10 acres
+_aln emi
70%
water
unit /10 acres
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water unW I 0. acres
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