Title
Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Clarifying Amendments to Titles 14, 15, 16, and 18 of Olympia Municipal Code
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the ordinance adopting clarifying amendments to Titles 14, 15, 16, and 18 of the Olympia Municipal Code.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the ordinance adopting clarifying amendments to Titles 14, 15, 16, and 18 of the Olympia Municipal Code.
Staff Contact:
Joyce Phillips, Principal Planner, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3722
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Periodically, Community Planning and Development Department staff propose code amendments to address issues for which the code is unclear, to correct code citations, to better align with other standards, or to address changes in state laws.
The attached ordinance includes nine proposed amendments, most of which are in OMC Title 18. Staff believes these proposed amendments are minor in nature. Attachment 2, Proposed Amendments, include a summary of why each revision is proposed. To summarize, the amendments would:
Proposal 1: Recognize that covered patios or porches are allowed on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Currently the only size limits to these are based on the underlying zoning standards for maximum lot coverages (building footprints, impervious and hard surfaces). The proposal adds a maximum size of 120 square feet, to help ensure these units remain subordinate to the primary residence.
Proposal 2: Provide additional clarification about accessory structures that are not attached to the house. Increase the allowed size of detached garages (garages only, not other accessory structures) from 800 square feet to 1,200 square feet without needing a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Add requirements for compatibility with the existing home for all detached garages and require that larger garages that do requi...
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