HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2026-018 Amending Chapter 20.44 of the Arlington Municipal Code Regarding Supplemental Uses Under City Planning No. PJ25-0043ORDINANCE NO. 2026-018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.44
OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL USES
UNDER CITY PLANNING NO. PJ25-0043
WHEREAS, the city has proposed an update to the Supplemental Uses regulations to the
City zoning code; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Planning Commission considered the revisions on June 2, 2026
and at a public hearing conducted on June 16, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made findings and provided its recommendations to
the City Council concerning the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the same at a workshop held on July 13, 2026, a
meeting on July 20, 2026, and considered them along with the Planning Commission
recommendations; and the City Council having determined approving said amendment was in
the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the amendments were presented to the Department of Commerce for
comment and said Department had no comments on the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed amendment to the municipal
code and finds it to be consistent with city and state law and in the best interests of the citizens;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 01. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.02013 shall be hereby amended as
follows:
20.44.0206 Unit Lot Subdivision Lot Standards
As allowed by this chapter, development on individual unit lots within the unit lot subdivision do
not need to conform to the minimum lot area or dimensional standards of Title 20 — Land Use
Code, provided that overall development of the parent parcel meets the development and design
standards of the underlying zone and the requirements of this section. There shall be no
minimum required lot area for individual lots within a unit lot subdivision, provided that the area
of the unit lot shall be large enough to contain the dwelling unit and any accessory structures,
decks, fences, garages, driveways, private yard areas, parking, landscaping or other
improvements that are accessory to the dwelling unit; provided further, so long as conforming
to the approved site development plan, such accessory improvements may encroach upon or be
located in an adjoining unit lot or common area pursuant to an appropriate easement.
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Section 02. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.020C shall be hereby amended as
follows:
20.44.020C Development and Design Standards
All development using unit lot subdivisions in residential zones, shall be in compliance with
the rules and regulations set forth in Title 20 AMC — Land Use Code, specifically Chapter
20.46 — Design. 16 - Permits and Land d D vis;^z! "^Pr^VaI Administrative Design review
approval shall be obtained prior to submission of any subsequent building permits or to be
completed concurrentl with each individually building permit.
Section 03. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.020K shall be hereby amended as
follows:
20.44.020K Landscaping
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shall be provided on each unit lot where yard area abuts an access drive, and between
driveways and/or parking areas on abutting lots. A landscape plan shall be submitted with
the land use application showing the following:
(1) (1) Tree located within the front yard and (1) tree located within the back yard for each
unit.
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proposed landscaping located within common areas. All Feed peramete
landscaping not within individual unit lots shall be placed within a common area
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Section 04. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.042 shall be hereby amended as
follows:
20.44.042 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
(a) An ADU is defined as a residential living unit providing independent living facilities and
permanent provisions for sleeping, cooking, sanitation, and living on the same lot as a
single-family home, duplex, triplex, townhome, or other housing unit. An attached
ADU is a dwelling unit located within or attached to another housing unit. A detached ADU
is separate and detached from the primary housing unit.
(b) All ADUs require the property owner to apply for a building permit in order to ensure
that the structure meets the requirements of the Arlington Municipal Code and the
International Residential Code.
(c) An ADU is required to meet the following criteria and be in compliance with RCW 36.70A,
RCW 43.21C, and RCW 64.32, 64.34, 64.38, 64.90:
(1) ADUs are allowed on the same lot as a single family residence or where the
property is owned by the same person that owns the primary housing unit (fee
simple lot) and can meet the criteria of this code section.
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(2) The owner of the property shall not be required to reside in or occupy the
primary housing unit or the ADU on the same lot.
(3) ADUs are allowed in any zoning district that allows for single family residences.
(4) Two ADUs on all lotsthat are located in all zoning districts that allow for single-family
homes in the following configurations:
i. One attached ADU and one detached ADU unit; or
ii. Two attached ADUs; or
iii. Two detached ADUs, which maybe comprised of either one or two detached
structures.
(5) ADUs are allowed on any lot that meets the minimum lot size required for the principal
residence.
(6) The maximum gross floor area for each ADU is 1,000 square feet.
(7) _The roof height of an ADU is required to meet the underlying zone height limitation,
unless the height of the principal unit is less than 24 feet, in which case, the maximum
height of an ADU shall be 24 feet.
(8) Setbacks lot coverage screening and design shall adhere to the standard requirements of
a Single Familv Residence within the specified zone.
i. A detached ADU may be sited at a lot line if the lot line abuts a public alley, unless
the citV routinelV plows snow on the ublic alle .
�.ii. ADUs are exempt from any density calculations
An ADU may be converted from existing structures, including but not limited to
detached garages, even if they are located within the required setback or exceed the
maximum lot coverage.
{g 10I An ADU is required to meet any governing documents associated with the
protection of public health and safety, ground and surface waters, and critical areas.
{Rh_Llj The number of ADUs on a property may be limited or restricted if the site contains
unsuitable physical characteristics, such as critical areas, designated as wetlands,
fish and wildlife habitat, flood plains, or geologically hazardous areas. The property shall
be in compliance with AMC Chapter 20.93 — Critical Area Ordinance.
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12 The construction of an ADU shall not require new public street improvements.
44} 13 ADU Parking Requirements:
i. One parking space per ADU is required on lots less than 6,000 square feet.
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ii. Two parking spaces per ADU is required on lots greater than 6,000 square feet.
iii. If located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, then no parking spaces are
required.
{ 14 An ADU is required to connect to both city water and wastewater systems. The ADU
shall meet the utility connection criteria of AMC Title 13.
4&) 15 An ADU shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the city transportation impact fee and
community park impact fee for a single-family dwelling unit. Fees are regulated by AMC
Chapter 20.90.
{ 16 An ADU is exempt from city transportation impact fees, park impact fees, and off-
street parking requirements (only if parking is available on an abutting public street),
but only if a restrictive covenant is recorded on the property stating the ADU shall be
rented at an affordable rate of 60% AMI or less for a duration of 50 years. The restrictive
covenant shall be reviewed and approved by the city, recorded with the Snohomish
County Auditor's Office, and a conformed copy returned to the
Community and Economic Development Department.
443417 A detached ADU is allowed to be sold separately through the conveyance of a
condominium unit of the principal residence. To complete the conveyance of a
condominium unit the detached ADU shall meet the utility connection regulations of AMC
Chapter 13.04 and 13.08. The declaration of condominium documents are required to be
submitted to the city for review and approval. Once approved by the city the document shall be
recorded with the Snohomish County Auditor's Office and a conformed copy returned to the
Community and Economic Development Department.
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Section 05. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.052 shall be hereby added as follows:
20.44.052 Retrofitting Existing Buildings and Passive Housing
Retrofitting of an existing building for use as residential following RCW 35A.21.440 Zoned to
allow multifamily (RHC/CC/Mixed-Use Overlay)
(a) The city must allow retrofitting of an existing building for residential use within the
Residential High Capacity (RHC) zone and all mixed -use zones.
(b) The city may not:
(1) Impose a restriction on housing unit density that prevents 4the addition of housing
units at a density up to 50 percent more than what is allowed in the underlying zone
if constructed entirely within an existing building envelope in a building located within
a zone that permits multifamily housing, provided that generally applicable health
and safety standards, including but not limited to building code standards and fire
and life safety standards, can be met within the building;
(2) Impose parking requirements on the addition of dwelling units or living units added
within an existing building, however, cities may require the retention of existing
parking that is required to satisfy existing residential parking requirements under
local laws and for non-residential uses that remain after the new units are added;
(3) With the exception of emergency housing and transitional housing uses, impose
permitting requirements on the use of an existing building for residential purposes
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beyond those requirements generally applicable to all residential development within
the building's zone, including requiring a change of use permit;
(4) Impose design standard requirements, including setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area
ratio requirements, on the use of an existing building for residential purposes
beyond those requirements generally applicable to all residential development within
the building's zone;
(5) Impose exterior design or architectural requirements on the residential use of an
existing building beyond those necessary for health and safety of the use of the
interior of the building or to preserve character -defining streetscapes, unless the
building is a designated landmark or is within a historic district established through a
local preservation ordinance;
(6) Prohibit the addition of housing units in any specific part of a building except ground
floor commercial or retail that is along a major pedestrian corridor as defined by each
city, unless the addition of the units would violate applicable building codes or
health and safety standards;
(7) Require unchanged portions of an existing building that have been used for
residential or previously permit -approved conditioned space purposes to meet the
current energy code solely because of the addition of new dwelling units within the
building.
(8)Deny a building permit application for the addition of housing units within an
existing building due to nonconformity regarding parking, height, setbacks, elevator
size for gurney
transport, or modulation, unless the city official with decision -making authority
makes written finings that the nonconformity is causing a significant detriment to the
surrounding area; or
(9) Require a transportation concurrency study or an environmental study based on the
addition of residential units within an existing building.
(c) For the retrofitting of an existing building to be used for residential housing the city must
allow for:
(1) The portion of exterior wall assemblies that includes insulation must be allowed to
project up to an additional eight inches into the setbacks on all sides;
(2) The building must be allowed to exceed the maximum allowable roof height by eight
inches to accommodate additional insulation; and
(3) Gross floor area must be measured from the interior face of the exterior walls,
which includes drywall, as typically depicted on the architectural floor plans.
(4) For existing nonconforming buildings already projecting into setbacks, the portion
of exterior wall assemblies that include insulation must be allowed to project
up to an additional eight inches into the setback on all sides if the building isto be used
for residential housing.
(d) For new construction or the retrofit of existing buildings meeting passive house
requirements, the city must allow for the following:
(1) Any required setback must be measured to the outside face of the foundation, and the
portion of exterior wall assemblies that include insulation must be allowed to project
up to eight inches into setbacks on all sides;
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(2) The building must be allowed to exceed the maximum allowable roof height by eight
inches to accommodate additional insulation; and
(3) Gross floor area must be measured from the interior face of the exterior walls,
which includes drywall, as typically depicted on the architectural floor plans.
(e) Nothing in this section requires the city to approve a building permit application for the
addition of housing units constructed entirely within an existing building envelope in
which case the building cannot satisfy life safety standards.
Section 06. Arlington Municipal Code section 20.44.080 shall be hereby amended as
follows:
20.44.080 Administrative Conditional Use Permits for Mobile Sales and Doi -c'_ ,- Mobile
Food Vendors.
(a) Requirements for AID Mobile Sales and Mobile Food Vendors.
i. This section establishes a mechanism for whereby the City may issue a permit to allow
for mobile sales and deliveries allowed in zones consistent with the uses found in Chapter
20.40 Table of Permissible Uses.
ii. Mobile sales and ^'Tmobile food vendors are intended as an accessory use to
a primary use on a specific parcel. The mobile sales and de"veari^mobile food vendor
use shall not be a standalone use on a vacant parcel. Mobile sales and deliveries
mobile food vendors shall not be permanent fixtures on a site.
iii. An application and all submittal requirements for an administrative conditional use
permit will be reviewed and approved by the Community and Economic Development
Director.
iv. The proposed narrative is required to provide the following: proposed use, hours
of operation, duration of stay, strategies to minimize traffic congestion and pedestrian
hazards,
v. The proposed site plan is required to show the following: proposed location on the
property with setbacks from property lines, ingress/egress on the property, parking
stalls, ADA parking stalls, on -site traffic flow, pedestrian access/crosswalks, and drive-
thru stacking, along with landscaping screening (if needed).
vi. The proposed use is required to include the following with the application: Snohomish
County Health District approval letter, commissary kitchen agreement, restroom
facility agreement, hand washing stations, water use, grey water disposal, refuse
receptacles, and proof of vehicle registration;.
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vii The proposed mobile sales -a^^' deliver or mobile food vendor use shall obtain
a Washington State Business License and City Endorsement License prior to opening
for business. Business licenses require annual renewal.
{ (viii) Mobile sales and mobile food vendors may operate between the hours of 7:00 am
and 10:00 pm unless timeframes are specifically altered through a special event
permit,
�via+}Lixl The City may issue and renew permits on an annual basis in conjunction with a
valid business license.
4x4 x The city may grant an administrative conditional use permit for mobile sales
and d eFyMobile food vendors only if it finds the proposed use meets one of the
following criteria listed in (b) or (c) based on the type of mobile sales and del+ve-Fk�or
mobile food vendor use.
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—All City Limits:
i. The proposed mobile sales and deli eicmobile food vendor- use proposed shall
meet the requirements of (a) above; and
ii. The proposed use and site plan will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and
iii. The proposed use and site plan will be consistent with the intent of the underlying
zone, including the Airport Projection District and Critical Areas; and
iv. The proposed use may be conditioned on hours of operation, duration of stay,
strategies to minimize traffic congestion or pedestrian hazards, or any other concern;
and
V. Proposed feed tFL14 5ales and e-kv smobile food vendors shall obtain an
Arlington Food Truck Fire Inspection Program Checklist or provide an approved
Washington State Association of Fire Marshals Food Truck Inspection Checklist or
Regional Fire Marshals Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Checklist. Fire
inspections require annual renewal.
Eo^r' aaesMobile Food Vendors — City Designated Food Truck Court:
i. The proposed mobile sales and deliveFies mobile food vendor use proposed meets
the requirements of (a) above, except:
• Item (ii) as the food truck court has designated this use within the
confinements of the court; and
• Item (iv) does not require strategies to minimize traffic congestion and
pedestrian hazards; and
• Item (v) does not require a site plan, as the food truck court has designated
food truck operation areas and each vehicle will be assigned a space to
operate; and
• Item (vi) does not require restroom facility agreement; a4d.
ii. The proposed use may be conditioned on hours of operation, duration of stay, or any
other concern; and
iii. Proposed fe-ed truck sales and delaveAesmobile food vendors shall obtain an
Arlington Food Truck Fire Inspection Program Checklist or provide an approved
Washington State Association of Fire Marshals Food Truck Inspection Checklist or
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Regional Fire Marshals Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Checklist. Fire
inspections require annual renewal.
(c) Exemptions:
i. Any federal state, or local government agency;
ii. Lemonade Stands defined as a temporary, informal retail operation, operated by a
minor that sells lemonade or similar beverages and/or prepackaged snacks from a
small non -permanent structure or table for a limited duration of time. A lemonade
stand is not operated as a commercial enterprise for profit and is primarily educational
or recreational in purpose;
iii. Nonprofit organizations, including but not limited to public, religious, civil, charitable,
benevolent nonprofit, cultural or youth organizations;
iv. Vendors operating at a farmers' or public market or other city -sponsored or approved
activity under the provisions of a city -issued Special Event permit.
Section 07. Arlington Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 Part IV shall be hereby repealed and
a new Chapter 20.44 Part IV is hereby adopted to read as follows:
Part IV. Middle Housing
20.44.300 Purpose and Intent
This section provides for developing middle housing including Cottage Housing,
Garden Apartments, Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes, Townhouses and Rowhouses within
residential zones. The purpose of this section is to diversify the range of available housing
options in residential neighborhoods. In the event of a conflict between the standards in this
section and the standards of other chapters within Title 20, the standards within this section
shall take precedence. However, if a standard is not within this section, other sections of
Title 20 shall apply.
20.44.310 Definitions
The following definitions apply to the middle housing types allowed through the provisions of
this section.
(d) Cottage Housing. Residential units on a lot with a common open space that either:
(1) Is owned in common; or
(2) has units owned as condominium units with property owned in common and a
minimum of 20 percent of the lot size as open space.
(e) Courtyard Apartments. A residential development that shares a landscaped courtyard.
The structure or structures are arranged around a garden court with parking typically
consolidated and located to the side or rear of the development.
(f) Duplex. A two-family residential use in which the dwelling units share a common
wall (including without limitation the wall of an attached garage or porch) and in which each
dwelling unit has living space on the ground floor and a separate, ground floor entrance.
(g) Triplex. A residential building structure containing three separate units.
(h) Fourplex. A residential building structure containing four separate units.
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(i) Townhouse. Buildings that contain three or more attached single-family dwelling units
that extend from foundation to roof and that have a yard or public way on not less than
two sides.
(j) Rowhouse. A single-family home set at the same point on the property line as its
neighboring units in one row of similar houses that are joined together by sharing a
common wall, roofline, and, generally, a consistent exterior design.
20.44.320 Applicable Use Zones
The housing types described in this section are allowed in residential zones as designated by
AMC 20.40 Permissible Uses. This section does not apply to properties located within the
jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act or lands encumbered by critical areas and their
associated buffers.
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Cottage Housing &
Other Middle Housing
Courtyard / Garden Apartments
Unit Density
(A) The permitted unit density on all lots zoned predominately for residential
uses:
(1) 2 units per lot, unless higher density requirements apply.
(2) 4 units per lot on all lots within one -quarter mile walking distance of a
major transit stop, unless higher density requirements apply.
(3) 4 units per lot if at least one unit on the lot is affordable housing meeting
the requirements of RCW 36.70A.635 unless higher density requirements
apply.
(B) Accessory Dwelling Units do not count as units for the purpose of this section.
Building Setbacks
See AMC 20.48 Density and Dimensions for building setback requirements
Building Separation
A minimum separation of ten feet from each primary building within the
development measured from the nearest point of the exterior walls. Accessory
buildings shall comply with building code requirements for separation from AMC
20.48.
Design
Adhere to Development Design Standards for a Single -Family Residence.
Administrative design review concurrently with the building permit.
Open Space
See specifics provided below
Adhere to Development Design
Standards for a Single -Family
Residence.
Parking
(A) No off-street parking shall be required within one-half mile walking distance
of a major transit stop
(B) A maximum of one off-street parking spaces per unit shall be required on lots
no greater than 6,000 square feet, before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot
splits.
(C) A maximum of two off-street parking spaces per unit shall be required on lots
greater than 6,000 square feet, before any zero lot line subdivisions or lot
splits.
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20.44.400 Cottage Housing
(a) Design Standards:
(a)
(b)
(1) A cottage housing development is an alternative type of detached housing providing
small residences for households of typically one to two individuals. Cottage housing is
provided as part of the city's overall housing strategy which intends to encourage
affordability, innovation and variety in housing design and site development while
ensuring compatibility with existing neighborhoods, and to promote a variety of housing
choices to meet the needs of a population diverse in age, income, household composition
and individual needs.
(2) The cottage housing development design standards are intended to create a small
community of cottages oriented around open space that is pedestrian -oriented and
minimizes the visibility of off-street parking. These design standards are intended to
ensure that cottage housing developments include pedestrian amenities and take
advantage of existing natural features on the site including topography and vegetation.
The cottage housing development design standards are intended to maintain traditional
cottage amenities and proportions and ensure that cottage housing developments
contribute to the overall community character. Because there may be alternative designs
that meet the objectives of the design standards, the provisions within this section
provide an alternative design review process to consider other acceptable ways to
accomplish the objectives of this section.
(3) All cottage housing developments are subject to current city stormwater standards and
shall incorporate stormwater low impact development techniques whenever possible.
(4) The maximum floor area for an individual structure in cottage housing development shall
not exceed twelve hundred square feet.
Building height. Structures in cottage housing developments shall be designed to be single
story or single story plus a loft. Because the base density is higher and building separation
less than on typical residential lots, it is important to maintain a feeling of adequate light and
open space by providing more restrictive maximum roof heights and roof proportion
standards.
Park Space and Open Space. The minimum parks and open space are intended to provide a
sense of openness and visual relief in cottage housing developments. Common open space
shall provide a centrally located, focal area for the cottage housing development. The
common area shall be outside of stormwater, wetlands, streams and sensitive area buffers
and developed and maintained so its is usable for active or passive recreation activities.
Private open space shall provide area around the individual dwellings to enable diversity in
landscape design.
(1) Common open space shall:
(A) Be a minimum of four hundred square feet per cottage;
(B) Abut at least fifty percent of the cottages in a cottage housing development;
(C) Have cottages abutting at least two sides.
(D) Provide a minimum of 20 percent of the lot as common open space.
(2) Cottages shall:
(A) Be oriented around and have the main entry from the common open space
(B) Be within seventy-five feet of walking distance to common open space.
(3) Private Open Space shall:
(A) Be a minimum of three hundred square feet of private, contiguous, usable open space
adjacent to each dwelling unit, for the exclusive use of the cottage resident. It shall be
oriented toward the common open space as much as possible, with no dimension less
than ten feet.
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(B) Additionally, cottages shall have a roofed porch that is covered and is at least ten
percent of the total square footage of the residence living space.
(4) At least fifty percent of all the units shall have an attached enclosure that is a minimum
of forty square feet (not included in total living space square footage) which is accessible
from the exterior of the building.
(c) Community Buildings
(1) A cottage housing development shall contain no more than one community building.
(A) A community building shall have no more than 2,400 square feet of net floor area.
(B) A community building shall have no minimum off-street parking requirement.
(d) Stormwater Low Impact Development Techniques. Cottage housing developments shall be
designed to take advantage of open space and landscaped features to utilize stormwater low
impact development techniques including natural filtration and on -site infiltration of
stormwater.
(1) Low impact development techniques for stormwater management shall be used
wherever possible. Such techniques may include the use of pervious pavers in parking
areas and for walkways, directing roof drains and parking lot runoff to landscape beds,
green or living roofs, and the use of rain barrels.
(2) Cottages shall be located so as to maximize natural stormwater functions. Cottages shall
be clustered and parking areas shall be located to preserve as much contiguous,
permanently undeveloped open space and native vegetation as possible.
20.44.500 Courtyard Apartments
(a) Purpose and Applicability
(1) A courtyard apartment is an alternative type of middle housing intended to provide
attached dwelling units arranged around a yard or court.
(2) The courtyard apartment standards are intended to create a small-scale multifamily
development designed around common open space. These standards are intended to
ensure that the development includes pedestrian amenities, preserve and incorporate
natural site features, and contribute to the overall community character.
(b) Common Open Space and Courtyard Standards
(1) A courtyard apartment development shall contain at least one common yard or court
(2) The common yard or court shall:
(A) Be centrally located and designed as a focal point for the development, bordered by
units on two or three sides.
(B) Be developed and maintained so to be usable for recreation, gathering, landscaping
and pedestrian circulation.
(C) Be outside of stormwater detention tracts intended solely for detention or
conveyance, critical areas, and associated buffers.
(D) Parking areas and drive aisles shall not be considered as part of the required court or
yard.
(E) The courtyard shall be connected to the building entries with clear pedestrian
walkways.
(F) The yard or court shall be a minimum dimension of 15 feet on any side
(c) Orientation and Entries.
(1) Dwelling units within a courtyard apartment shall be oriented towards common yard or
court.
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(2) Ground level units shall have a primary pedestrian entry facing the common yard, court
or public street.
(3) Where abutting a public street, at least one pedestrian entrance shall be visible from
and accessible from the street.
(4) Ground level units shall feature a covered pedestrian entry, such as a covered porch or
recessed entry, with a minimum weather protection of three feet by three feet facing the
street or courtyard.
(d) Pedestrian Access. A paved pedestrian connection at least three feet wide is required
between each building and the sidewalk, or the street if no sidewalk exists.
Section 08. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of
this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance be pre-empted by state
or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre-emption shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 9. Effective Date. The title of this ordinance which summarizes the contents shall
be published in the official newspaper of the City. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force five (5) days after the date of publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington and APPROVED by the Mayor this
day of III LA 2026.
CIT OF ARLINGTON
Ofer(E. Vanney, Ma
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Ra nn Ones, City Jerk
APPROVED AS TO FOR
Oskar Rey, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE
I, Raelynn Jones, being the duly appointed Clerk of the City of Arlington, Washington, a
municipal corporation, do hereby certify that the following Ordinance No. 2026-018 was
approved at July 20, 2026 City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-018
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 20.44
OF THE ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL USES UNDER CITY
PLANNING NO. PJ25-0043"
A true and correct copy of the original ordinance is attached.
Dated this 21st day of July 2026.
Rae n o es
City Cler _ r the ity of Arlington