17.80.015 Zoning map amendments with special limitations.
A. Subject to subsections (B) through (E) of this section, a zoning map amendment may include special limitations that restrict structures, or the use of land or structures, to a degree greater than otherwise provided for by the zoning district to which the property is rezoned by the amendment.
B. A zoning map amendment may include special limitations which are reasonably related to one or more of the following purposes:
1. To prohibit structures, or uses of land or structures, that would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or conflict with the comprehensive plan;
2. To conform the zoning map amendment to the comprehensive plan or to further the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan;
3. To conform development under the zoning map amendment to existing patterns of development in the surrounding neighborhood; or
4. To mitigate the adverse effects of development under the zoning map amendment on the surrounding neighborhood and on public facilities and services.
C. A special limitation shall do one or more of the following:
1. Limit residential density; or limit or prohibit structures, or uses of land or structures, otherwise permitted in a zoning district;
2. Require compliance with design standards for structures and other site features;
3. Require compliance with a site plan approved under this title;
4. Require the construction and installation of improvements, including public improvements; or
5. Impose time limits for taking and completing subsequent development actions.
D. A zoning district subject to special limitations shall be identified on the zoning map by the suffix “SL,” and the number of the ordinance applying the special limitations shall be printed on the zoning map within the boundaries of the affected use district.
E. Where a special limitation in a zoning map amendment conflicts with any less restrictive provision of this title, the special limitation governs. (Ord. 614 § 4, 2004)