2888ORDINANCE NO. 2888
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDING CHAPTER 18.20 OF THE MOSES LAKE
MUNICIPAL CODE "RESIDENTIAL ZONES11
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS;
Section 1 18.20 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Residential Zones" is amended as follows:
18.20.050 Development Standards for Residential Zones:
A. Purpose: This section establishes the site requirements and development standards for
uses in the residential zones. The standards and rules are established to provide flexibility
in project design, prevent fire danger, provide adequate access and circulation, reduce
incompatibilities, and prevent overloading of infrastructure due to the impacts of
development
B. Explanation of table: Development standards are listed down the left column of the table
and the residential zones are identified across the top row. The matrix cells contain the
requirements of each zone. The footnotes identify particular requirements applicable to a
specific use, standard, or zone.
TABLE 2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Development Standards R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
Minimum lot size (in square feet)1 7000 7000 6000 32,670
Minimum lot size for a corner lot (in square feet) 7700 7700 6600 32,670
Minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling (in ---8000 6000 ----
square feet)1
Additional lot area per dwelling unit in excess of --------1200 ----
2 dwelling units (in square feet)
Minimum lot depth 100' 100' NS 150'
Minimum lot depth on an arterial 120' 120' 120' 150'
Minimum lot width2 65' 65' NS 100'
Minimum lot width, corner lot 70' 70' NS 150'
Minimum lot width for a two-family dwelling ----70' NS ----
Minimum street frontage for flag lots 20' 20' 20' 40'
Front yard and exterior side yard setback3 -25' 25' 20' 25'
garage
Front yard and exterior side yard setback3 -20 20 15 25
living space
Front yard and exterior side yard setback3 -15 15 15 25
porches, covered entryways, and similar
unenclosed building projections
TABLE 2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Development Standards R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
Interior side yard setback3 (each side)
If lot is 65' wide or less 5' 5' 5' 20'
If lot is more than 65' 6' 6' 5' 20'
Rear yard setback3 25' 25' 5' 25'
Rear yard setback3, corner lot less than 70' in 10% of lot 10% of lot 5' ----
width depth depth
Rear yard setback3, corner lot 70' or greater in 15% of lot 15% of lot 5' 25'
width depth depth
Setback from the ordinary high water mark of 20'or 20' or 20' or 20% 20' or 20%
Moses Lakes 20% of lot 20% of lot of lot of lot
depth, depth, depth, depth,
whichever whichever whichever whichever
is less is less is less is less
Maximum lot coverage for multi-family -------50% ----
structures
Minimum open space for multi-family --------1000 SF+
100 SF per
unit6
Maximum height of primary structure7 30' 8 30' 8 40' 9 30' 11
Maximum height of detached accessory 16' 10 16' 10 16' 10 35' 11
structure
Minimum width of narrowest portion of main 20' 20' 20' 20'
residential structure
Maximum height of floor level above grade 18" 18" 18" 18"
(single level residential structures)
Minimum required number of covered12 parking 1 1 0 1
spaces
NS= No Standard
Footnotes for Table 2
1. Exceptions:
A. In the R-1 and R-2 zone, lots platted prior to 1961 shall have a minimum lot size of six
thousand (6000) square feet.
B. In the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zone, a building permit may be issued to a platted non-
conforming lot that contains at least five thousand (5000) square feet and otherwise
meets the underlying performance standards of the zone in at least eighty percent (80%)
of the minimum bulk dimensions of width, depth, and building setback line.
2. In the R-1 and R-2 zone, lots platted prior to 1961 shall have a minimum lot width of sixty
feet (60').
3. Setbacks
A. Within the setback area shown in Table 2, no building or structure (as defined in 18.06)
shall be allowed, except flagpoles, signage, fencing, slope stability structures, and open
steps and platforms having no roof covering. Eaves, cornices, and awnings may project
into the required setback no more than two feet (2').
8. The setbacks shown in the table are zoning setbacks. Larger setbacks may be required
by the State Building Code, State Fire Code, sight distance requirements, or landscaping
requirements (MLMC 18.57).
C. There shall be no side yard setback requirement for single family dwelling units sharing
a common wall or attachment when each dwelling is on its own lot of record.
D. To determine the interior side setback requirement in the R-1 and R-2 zones, the lot
width shall be measured at the front setback line for rectangular lots. For all other lot
shapes, the average of the width at the front setback line and rear setback line shall be
used to calculate the required interior side setback.
E. Within the setback area shown in Table 2, attached appurtenances such as, but not
limited to, awnings, porch covers, and pergolas may encroach into the required rear yard
setback no more than fifteen feet (15'). Any such attached appurtenance shall remain
open and shall not be enclosed with walls for the purpose of creating habitable living
space.
5. Setback from the ordinary high water mark of Moses Lake:
A. This setback does not apply to water-dependent structures such as docks or boathouse.
Structures located within a lakefront rear yard shall be in compliance with Chapter 18.45
entitled C-R Zone and the Shoreline Master Program.
8. Lawfully existing structures built prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall not be
required to comply with this setback. Building permits for lots in subdivisions approved
prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall not be required to meet this setback.
Subdivisions approved after the adoption of this ordinance and the request for building
permits on lots in these subdivisions shall meet this setback.
6. Open space shall not include parking areas or driveways and shall be usable outdoor area
for recreation and landscaping. The smallest dimension of the open space area shall be not
less than fifteen feet (15').
7. The following structures are exempt from the building height restriction and may be erected
higher than thirty feet (30') so long as the structure permitted is a distance from all property
lines not less than its height and it meets any additional conditions as noted:
A. Church spires, steeples, and bell towers. Other portions of a church building may exceed
thirty feet (30') if addressed as part of the conditional use permit for the building.
B. Flag poles.
C. Non-commercial antennas and towers related to wireless transmissions and relays, if
permitted by law, so long as those towers are no higher than necessary to reasonably
accommodate the use including the use of the shortest structure possible and crank-up
or telescoping devices are used whenever possible.
D. Water reservoirs.
8. In the R-1 and R-2 zones, a primary structure may be constructed up to thirty-five feet (35')
in height under the following conditions:
A. The interior side yard setback must be at least ten feet (1 O') with one additional foot of
setback for each additional foot of building height over thirty feet (30') to a maximum
required setback of fifteen feet (15').
B. A minimum lot size of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet.
9. In the R-3 Zone a primary structure may be constructed up to forty feet (40') in height
under the following conditions:
A. The rear yard and interior side yard setback must be at least ten feet ( 1 O') with one
additional foot of setback for each additional foot of building height over thirty feet (30')
to a maximum required setback of fifteen feet (15').
B. A minimum lot size of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet.
10. A detached accessory building in a residential zone may exceed sixteen feet (16') in height
under the following conditions:
A. Minimum lot size of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
B. Minimum lot width of eighty feet (80').
C. Accessory building, primary structure, and impervious surfaces combined do not cover
more than fifty percent (50%) of lot.
D. Any building over sixteen feet (16') in height must be consistent with the exterior of the
primary structure in architectural style, siding, paint, roof pitch, and roofing material. If
the primary structure has multiple roof pitches, the accessory building need only match
one of them.
E. Interior side yard and rear yard setbacks as required by current code plus one additional
foot for each additional foot in height over sixteen feet (16').
F. Building to be no taller than 26' or the height of the house, whichever is less.
G. Blank wall facades created by an accessory building over sixteen feet (16') in overall
height and twenty-four feet (24') in width or length will require one window, with one (1)
additional window required for each additional twelve feet (12') in width or length.
Window trim shall match the window trim on the front of the house.
11. In the R-4 Zone, a primary or accessory structure may be constructed up to thirty-five feet
(35') when the interior side yard setback is increased by one foot (1') of setback for each
additional foot of building height over thirty feet (30').
12. In a garage or carport constructed to the standards of the State Building Code. (Ord. 2721,
7/8/14; Ord. Ord. 2651, 7/24/12; Ord. 2510, 8/11/09; Ord. 2409, 8/12/08; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.055 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Purpose:
1. To regulate the establishment of accessory dwelling units within or in conjunction with
single-family dwellings while preserving the character of single-family neighborhoods.
2. To provide affordable housing options.
3. Make possible for adult children to provide care and support to a parent or other
relatives in need of assistance.
4. To provide the opportunity for homeowners to gain security, companionship and the
extra income necessary to help meet the rising costs of home ownership.
5. To provide infill housing opportunities and efficient land use throughout residential
zones in the City.
B. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) shall meet all of the following standards:
1. In the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones, an ADU may be created within! or detached from, any
existing or new single-family dwelling as a subordinate use.
2. No more than one ADU may be created per legal lot of record.
3. Only the property owner1 which shall include title holders and contract purchasers, may
apply for an ADU. The property owner must occupy either the primary dwelling or the
ADU as their principal residence for at least six months of the year.
4. One off-street parking space shall be provided in addition to off-street parking that is
required for the primary dwelling,
5. The ADU shall be designed to maintain the appearance of the primary dwelling as a
single-family dwelling. Roof pitches and material! siding, trim, color, and windows of any
new construction to house the ADU shall be similar and complementary to the primary
dwelling.
6. In no case shall a detached ADU be less than 200 square feet1 and no less than 300
square feet when part of the primary residence. No ADU shall be more than 800 square
feet, excluding any related parking and stair areas.
7. The ADU shall include, at a minimum, kitchen, bathroom and sleeping facilities.
8. Detached accessory dwelling units shall meet front, rear and side yard accessory
structure setback requirements.
9. If a separate outside entrance is necessary for an ADU located within the primary
dwelling! that entrance must be located either on the rear or side of the building.
10. A home occupation may be permitted in either the primary dwelling or the ADU but not
in both.
11. An ADU shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the primary
dwelling unit unless the resulting lots meet all of the required minimum development
standards
12. An address for an ADU shall be the same as the primary dwelling unit with a 11811 added
to the end of the address number.
13. The design and construction of the ADU shall conform to all applicable codes.
14. The property owner shall file a restrictive covenant with Grant County's auditor's office
for the subject property prior to final building inspection approval for the ADU. The
recorded information shall:
a. Identify the property by address and legal description
b. State that the owner(s) resides in either the principal or accessory dwelling unit.
c. State that the owner(s) will notify any prospective purchasers of the limitations of
the ADU.
d. State that the ADU shall not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership
from the primary dwelling unit unless the resulting lots meet all of the required
minimum development standards for the zone.
e. Provide, upon proper notice, for the removal of the ADU within 2 years, if any of the
requirements of this title are violated. (Ord. 2745, 1/13/15)
18.20. 060 Accessory Uses. Buildings. or Structures:
A All accessory uses, buildings, and structures must be customarily incidental and subordinate
to the principal building or use of the lot upon which it is located.
B. Where there is a question regarding the inclusion or exclusion of a particular accessory use
within any zone classification, the Community Development Director shall have the authority
to make the final determination. The determination shall be based upon the general
standards of this section and on an analysis of the compatibility of the use or structure with
the predominant surrounding land use pattern and with the permitted principal uses of the
zone classification.
C. The following structures are customarily incidental to residential uses:
1. Carports or garages for the sole use of occupants of premises and their guests, attached
or detached, for storage of motor vehicles, boats, and/or recreational vehicles.
2. Greenhouses, private and non-commercial.
3. Storage buildings for yard maintenance equipment and household goods.
D. Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, other than fences and retaining walls, are
prohibited from being located on a lot prior to a legal principal use.
E. In the R-4 Zone, accessory buildings or structures intended for the keeping and maintenance
of livestock shall be in compliance with Section 18.20.160.G of this chapter.
F. Detached accessory buildings or structures are permitted in compliance with the use and
bulk regulations and performance standards of this chapter, provided that:
1. The height of the accessory building or structure shall not exceed the maximum height
listed in Table 2.
2. Detached accessory buildings or structures shall comply with the front and side yard
setback requirements of this chapter.
3. There shall be no required rear yard setback except as required by the State Building
Code. For the purposes of this section only, on a through lot, the Community
Development Director may determine that one of the frontages of a through lot functions
as a rear lot line and therefore does not require a rear yard setback for a detached
accessory structure. In making such a determination, the Community Development
Director shall consider the orientation of the primary structure on the lot and the
development of other lots in the same area or neighborhood.
4. No detached accessory building or structure shall be constructed on or over right-of-
way or on or over a public easement.
5. For structures accessory to residential uses in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Zones, the total
ground area of accessory structures may not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the total area
of the primary dwelling unit, unless all of the following conditions are met:
a. The total area of all detached accessory structures does not exceed the size of the
primary dwelling unit, or eight hundred and fifty (850) square feet, whichever is less.
b. No more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot may be covered by buildings.
6. The accessory building shall be at least five feet (5') from the primary building on the lot.
Separation between accessory buildings shall be as regulated by the State Building
Code. (Ord. 2206, 5/24/05; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.070 Flag Lots:
A. Flag lots shall have a minimum frontage on a dedicated right-of-way, as shown in Table 2.
B. The flag pole portion of the lot shall not be considered in determining compliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
C. Private driveways shall be maintained and clear of obstruction to allow for access by
emergency vehicles. (Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.080 Lots Fronting on Curved Streets: The required width of residential lots fronting on curved streets
may be reduced to not less than forty feet (40') provided that the required lot area is obtained
within one hundred twenty feet (120') of the front property line abutting a curved street and that
there shall be a minimum sixty-five foot (65') lot width at the front building line on the lot. (Ord.
2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.090 Drainage: Roofs shall drain in such a manner that water will not flow onto a public sidewalk.
Water discharged from evaporative air conditioners shall be controlled by the owner so as to not
discharge into a sanitary sewer unless approved by the City Engineer, and shall not flow onto a
city street or onto adjacent lots. Paved areas exceeding two hundred (200) square feet in area
shall be provided with approved drainage disposal systems on the property, except in areas
where adequate storm drainage systems are available. (Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.100 Recreational Equipment Parking and Storage: Recreational equipment, including camping
trucks, motor homes, camping trailers, boats, boat trailers, and similar equipment may be parked
or stored on premises. Recreational equipment stored or parked within side yard setbacks shall
be permissible provided the occupants of the adjoining property consent thereto. (Ord. 2144,
12/9/03)
18.20.110 Satellite Receiving Antennas: Satellite receiving antennas shall be sited in compliance with
the front and side yard setback requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.120 Fences. Walls. and Hedges:
A. Solid fencing shall not obscure sight at intersection.
B. All corner lots shall maintain a vehicular sight triangle for safety purposes. A sight triangle
shall be formed by measuring from the intersection of the extended curb line or the traveled
right-of-way (if no curbs exist) of the
adjacent street to a distance of fifty feet
(50') from the corner point. The third side
of the triangle is the straight line connecting
the two (2) fifty foot (50') sides. Within the
area comprising the triangle, no fence,
shrub, or other physical obstruction higher
than thirty-six inches (36") above the
established street grade shall be permitted
. See Figure 1 .
C. Fences and walls shall not exceed four
feet (4') above finished ground level
outside of the vehicle sight triangle in any
front yard or corner lot exterior side yard,
except for the following:
1. In the R-4 Zone, chain link, woven wire,
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or split rail fences, not to exceed five (5) feet in height are permitted. Fences of other
materials and sight-obscuring fences shall not exceed 4'.
2. For a corner lot in the R-1, R-2, or R-3 Zone, the street frontage along the side of the
house may have a fence up to six feet (6') in height, provided that the fence is set back
from the sidewalk at least five feet (5'), and the area between the fence and the sidewalk
is maintained in irrigated landscaping that meets the requirement of a Type IV street
frontage buffer as specified in MLMC 18.57 at a minimum. The six foot (6') fence may
extend no closer to the street frontage along the front of the house than twenty-five feet
(25)' or even with the front of the house, whichever is more. The sight triangle provisions
of MLMC 18.20.120. B must also be met.
3. When one of the frontages of a through lot is a primary or secondary street, sight
obscuring fences not exceeding six feet (6') in height may be built inside the property
line to within five feet (5') of the sidewalk abutting the primary or secondary street,
provided the following requirements are met unless otherwise approved by the Planning
Commission:
a. The adjacent strip of land between the fence and the back of the adjacent sidewalk
shall be improved by the property owner concurrent with the fence installation.
b. The property owner shall provide a treatment plan for the strip of land as part of the
building permit application process.
c. The treatment plan shall provide for minimum treatment with grass, decorative rock,
wood, bark, or any combination of such materials or similar materials in a manner
that will minimize disturbance by natural elements or pedestrians. Additional
landscaping is encouraged.
d. Approved landscaping, installed between the fence and the property line shall be
permanently maintained in a healthy growing condition. Dead, diseased, and dying
material shall be replaced immediately. Planted areas shall be maintained clear of
rubbish and debris.
e. Fences proposed along Valley Road, Yonezawa Boulevard, Grape Drive, Division
Street, and Nelson Road shall be three-dimensional, capped or framed, with twelve
inch (12") wide pilasters located a maximum of sixteen feet (16') apart. Pilasters
shall be of contrasting materials. The use of durable materials, such as masonry, is
strongly encouraged. Masonry columns a minimum of two feet (2') wide may be
placed every forty-eight feet (48') maximum if used in place of pilasters. All wood
materials used must be painted or stained. Fences that are not consistent with the
conditions specifically stated in this section may be allowed subject to the approval
of the Planning Commission.
f. Lots contained within subdivisions may not apply for an individual fence permit
unless the majority of the lots with arterial street frontage within that subdivision have
already legally constructed six foot (6') high fencing along the frontage. If less than
the majority of said lots have six foot (6') high fencing, then a subdivision fence
pursuant to 18.20.120. K is required.
D. Fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet (8') above finished ground level in any interior
side or rear yard.
E. Fences along walkways, pedestrian paths, or activity trail links open to the public shall be
no more than four feet (4') solid or six feet (6') open in height or a combination of both with
a maximum of four feet (4') solid portion starting from the top of the walkway, pedestrian
path, or activity trail. Fencing located within the front or exterior side yard setback area may
not exceed 4' in height. All fencing materials must be located inside the property line, and a
landscaping treatment is required for the exterior side of the fence up to the hard surface
pathway. This area shall be maintained by the property owner. The landscaping treatment
plan is required in conjunction with the fence permit application and shall include a minimum
treatment of grass, decorative rock, wood, bark, or any combination of such materials, or
similar materials, in a manner that will minimize disturbance by natural elements or
pedestrians. Additional landscaping is encouraged.
F. All fences in residential zones shall be constructed of material commonly used in residential
fence construction, such as wood, masonry, ornamental iron, chain link, and similar material.
Fences of synthetic materials that have the functional equivalence of natural or traditional
material may be substituted. Fences shall not be made of tires, or similar salvage materials,
not originally designed as structural components of fences or buildings
G. Electric fences and barbed wire fences shall be prohibited, except in the R-4 Zone where
they may be used to contain livestock. Such fences shall not be located within the front yard
setback area or along property lines adjacent to other residential and commercial zones and
shall be removed when the livestock use has been discontinued. Electric fences shall be
posted with permanent signs every fifty feet (50') stating that the fence is electrified. All
electric fences and appliances, equipment, and materials used in connection therewith shall
be listed or labeled by a qualified testing agency and shall be installed in accordance with
manufacturer's specifications and in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
H. Responsibility of Owners and Occupants:
1. It shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of the property where a fence
is erected to maintain the structure in good repair at all times. When a portion of the
fence exceeding twenty five percent (25%) of the street frontage is found to be in a
deteriorated condition and/or in need of repair, including, but not limited to, broken or
missing structural components, and/or the fence is substantially less than perpendicular
to grade, the Building Official, or his or her authorized agent, may order the fencing to
be repaired, replaced or removed depending on the condition of the fence. Such order
shall be in writing. If the fencing is ordered to be replaced, then new fencing shall meet
the current regulations.
2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to fences, walls, or shrubbery owned or
maintained by the city, or to fences constructed or maintained by any other governmental
body or agency, for which the principal purpose is inherent to public safety.
I. An installation permit shall be required for the construction, erection, or installation of a fence
or wall. All permit applications shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official and
the City Engineer for vehicular and pedestrian safety. Fences and walls exceeding six feet
(6') in height are regulated by the State Building Code and require a building permit and
associated fees.
J. Additional information about fences is contained in MLMC 12.28.
K. Subdivision Fencing: Border fences or walls not to exceed six feet (61
) in height along streets
bordering the subdivision and tapering to no higher than three feet (31
) at street intersections
and/or subdivision entrances may be permitted for new subdivisions under the following
conditions:
1. The subdivision must be designed for interior street access to all lots abutting the border
street(s).
2. If such a fence is proposed it must be for all or a majority of the arterial street frontage
the subject lots abut. Individual fences taller than forty-eight inches (48") on independent
lots will not be permitted in the required set back areas.
3. Fences shall be three-dimensional, capped or framed, with twelve inch (12") wide
pilasters located a maximum of sixteen feet ( 16') apart. Pilasters shall be of contrasting
materials. The use of durable materials, such as masonry, is strongly encouraged.
Masonry columns a minimum of two feet (2') wide may be placed every forty-eight feet
( 48') maximum if used in place of pilasters. All wood materials must be painted or
stained.
4. The fence may be installed along the public right-of-way line provided there is a minimum
of five feet (5') of irrigated landscaping between the fence and the street improvements
(sidewalk, curb, gutter, street trees). Border fences may not extend into the front yard
on corner lots.
5. A five foot (5') width of landscaping is required between the fence and the abutting
arterial, except that if the arterial is SR-17 than landscaping must comply with section
18.57.040. Landscaping for all other arterials must include one of the following
landscaping options:
a. Deciduous trees planted at an average spacing of twenty-five feet (25'), and a mix of
evergreen and deciduous shrubs, spaced no further than 4' apart that do not exceed
a height of four feet (4'), and nonliving groundcover; or
b. Deciduous trees planted at an average spacing of twenty-five feet (25'), and live
groundcover.
6. The type and design of the fence and landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission. and may be concurrent with the subdivision review process.
The review shall include the fence material, landscaping, maintenance and the timing of
the installation of fence and landscaping. All applications for subdivision fencing or walls
shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for vehicular and pedestrian safety.
7. All landscaping elements, plant materials, and street trees shall be planted or installed
by the developer and permanently maintained pursuant to MLMC 18.57.090 by a
homeowner's association. In the absence of a homeowner's association, (i.e. if it is
disbanded) landscaping shall be maintained by the individual property owner.
8. A homeowner's association, or similar organization, is required and shall perpetually
maintain the fence and the landscaping. The developer and/or homeowners association
shall provide evidence of such perpetual maintenance. The Community Development
Director shall approve the evidence of the homeowners' association,
9. An irrigation system designed for the health of the street trees on arterial streets
maintained by the homeowner's association or individual owner shall be required. (Ord.
2688, 9/19/13; Ord. 2623, 7/26/11; Ord. 2456, 5/12/09; Ord. 2400, 6/10/08; Ord. 2269,
8/8/06)
18.20.130 Residential Density: No more than one (1) single family dwelling unit or one (1) two-family
dwelling unit shall be permitted as a principal use on any individual lot except as allowed through
the Planned Unit Development process (MLMC 18.67). (Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.140 Performance Standards: Uses within the residential zones shall not inflict upon adjacent
property smoke, dirt, dust, glare, odors, steam, vibration, noise, electrical interference, or
excessive hazard. Noise in the residential zones shall not exceed the standards set forth in
Chapter 8.28 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled Noise Control. (Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.150 Performance Standards Residential Structures:
A. Roof construction shall be of non-reflective materials.
B. Wheels and tongue of all manufactured homes not located in manufactured home parks
shall be removed.
C. All manufactured homes shall be new and previously untitled and shall bear the insignia of
approval by the State of Washington or the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development indicating compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction
Safety Standards Act of 1974 (effective June 15, 1976).
D. Residential structures shall be constructed with a perimeter masonry or concrete foundation
that is in accordance with the State Building Code.
E. Residential structures shall have a hard surfaced route from the main entrance of the
residence to the street.
F. All required off-street parking spaces shall be paved. The access route from the street to
the parking spaces shall also be paved, unless the street is not improved with paving.
G. The front-facing facade of an attached garage shall have articulation from the rest of the
facade. This may be provided by a setback, trellis, change in roof line, or other architectural
technique approved by the Community Development Director.
H. All buildings on the same lot should generally use similar materials and styles to provide a
cohesive appearance. They may vary in individual features and accents. (Ord. 2799,
2/23/16; Ord. 2400, 6/10/08; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)
18.20.160 Keeping of Livestock in the R-4 Zone:
A. Large livestock shall be defined as horses, mules, donkeys, burros, cattle, buffalo, sheep,
goats, llamas, emus, ostriches and similar animals.
B. Small livestock shall be defined as rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys,
and other similar fowl.
C. Not more than one (1) animal from the large livestock category shall be kept for each twenty
thousand (20,000) square feet of area of lot area of the parcel of land upon which the animals
are kept, except that three (3) goats or sheep may be considered the equivalent to one ( 1)
large livestock.
D. Not more than fifteen (15) animals or fowl of the small livestock category shall be kept for
each five thousand (5,000) square feet of lot area of the parcel of land upon which the
animals are kept.
E. Livestock, rabbits, fowl, and bees shall be cared for in such a manner as will not create a
nuisance such as noise, odors, air pollution, waste, vibration, traffic, physical hazard, or
health hazard.
F. The keeping of swine shall be prohibited.
G. Pens, barns, stables, coops, corrals, or other structures used for the containment or housing
of large livestock, shall not be located closer than one hundred feet ( 100') to any neighboring
residential structure; structures used for the containment of small livestock shall not be
located closer than twenty feet (20') from any neighboring residential structure. (Ord. 2144,
12/9/03)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on January 9, 2018.
ATTEST: d~~t~ci~~
Cindy Jensen, Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM