20.32.010 Applicability.
A. Regulations specified within this chapter shall apply to the use of land within areas which have been designated by the applicable neighborhood plan to have a residential multi (RM) general use type with a “transition,” “multiple” or planned use qualifier.
B. The development of a detached single-family dwelling unit is allowed within an area having a residential multi general use type only under the following provisions:
1. The number of detached single-family dwelling units does not exceed 25 percent of the total number of units proposed for a development. The 25 percent shall be based on the minimum density specified in the applicable neighborhood subarea zoning table in Chapter 20.00 BMC; or
2. When approved as an exception pursuant to BMC 20.32.040(B)(3).
C. This chapter is designed to be used in conjunction with the land use classification system and zoning found within the appropriate neighborhood plan and zoning tables pursuant to Chapter 20.00 BMC.
D. Planned. Development of land with a planned use qualifier shall require approval of a planned development permit processed through the procedures in Chapter 21.10 BMC, except for the following instances:
1. Any property with a planned use qualifier designation in the applicable neighborhood plan may develop, upon approval of a building permit, any single principal use authorized in the residential single development chapter subject to the regulations therein.
2. The division of land pursuant to the provisions of BMC Title 23 that includes only single-family and infill housing types.
3. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Any existing building and/or existing use located upon property designated as planned without having gained approval of a planned development permit shall be deemed nonconforming subject to the limitations found within Chapter 20.14 BMC; provided, however, that the following shall be permitted:
a. A change of occupancy to a use enumerated within the permitted uses listed in BMC 20.38.050 corresponding to the applicable general use type. For wireless communication facilities, see Chapter 20.13 BMC for additional regulations pertaining to properties designated as planned.
b. Interior renovations involving no exterior expansion, to a use enumerated within the permitted uses listed in BMC 20.38.050 corresponding to the applicable general use type.
c. A one-time expansion not to exceed 50 percent of the existing floor area, or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less, for an existing use which is enumerated within the permitted uses listed in BMC 20.38.050 corresponding to the applicable general use type. Such expansion must be accomplished in conformance with the following regulations:
i. For property designated planned residential, all applicable regulations within the residential multi chapter related to a “multiple” use qualifier, unless the use is a single-family residence in which all applicable regulations within the residential single chapter shall apply.
ii. For property designated planned commercial, all applicable regulations within the commercial chapter related to a neighborhood use qualifier.
iii. For property designated planned industrial, all applicable regulations within the industrial chapter related to a “light” use qualifier.
iv. For wireless communication facilities, the provisions of Chapter 20.13 BMC shall apply.
The planned development permit shall address all development aspects necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare pursuant to those development regulations within this chapter. The application for a planned development proposal may be changed, altered or conditioned as reasonably necessary to ensure compatibility with city goals, policies, standards, the surrounding areas or to mitigate direct impacts of the proposal. [Ord. 2021-10-044 § 9; Ord. 9024, 1982].