PIERCE COUNTY ZONING INFORMATION
D. Urban Residential.
1. Purpose. To provide for single-family and two-family dwelling units in a residential environment.
2. Description. There are five Urban Residential zone classifications: Moderate-High Density Residential, High Density Single-Family, Moderate Density Single-Family, Single-Family, and Residential Resource.
a. Moderate-High Density Residential. The Moderate-High Density Residential (MHR) zone classification includes areas that are composed of moderate- and high-density, single-, two-, and multi-family housing and compatible civic uses.
b. High Density Single-Family. The High Density Single-Family (HSF) zone classification includes areas where sewers are available and there are minimal environmental constraints. This classification is strictly comprised of moderate- to high-density, attached and detached single-family development and civic uses.
c. Moderate Density Single-Family. The Moderate Density Single-Family (MSF) zone classification covers geographic areas located within urban growth areas but that fall outside of an Employment Center, Urban Center, or Urban District. The primary use of the classification is low- and moderate-density, single- and two-family residential activities and compatible civic uses in areas with a mixed residential pattern.
d. Single-Family. The Single-Family (SF) classification covers geographic areas located within urban growth areas but that fall outside of an Employment Center, Urban Center, or Urban District. The primary use of the classification is low- and moderate-density, single-family residential activities and compatible civic uses in areas with a predominantly detached single-family development pattern.
e. Residential Resource. The Residential Resource (RR) zone classification is intended to accommodate and allow for low-density, single-family residential uses in a manner that is compatible with areas of unique open space character and/or environmental sensitivity.
County Code 18A.10.080
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REASONS THE VILLAGE PERMIT SHOULD BE DENIED:
- High-density housing in our critical watershed area
- Traffic concerns on Spanaway Loop Road
- Roundabout at 174th
- Flashing beacon crosswalk stopping traffic constantly for the almost 300 residents (coming & going)
- Injurious to the neighbors
- Many additional large buildings besides houses in the RR Zone
- Over 300 parking spaces in the RR Zone
- “Low-Barrier” housing (Drug use allowed)
- Watershed pollution and quality concerns
- Spanaway Lake and Coffee CreeK contamination concerns
- Farming in the RR Zone
- Pierce County disregarding the Community Plan as they reshaped policy to force the RR Zone to fit their project
- Injurious to the Environmental
- Wildlife & Endangered species concerns
- Endangered Western Gray Squirrel
- Old Growth Forest - Cutting over a thousand trees.
- Need for an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)
- Neighborhood concerns
- JBLM security concerns
- Noise from JBLM low-flying planes and artillery harmful to Village residents with PTSD
- Concerns around the Village’s $3.2 million per year Operational Budget
- Isolating a large population of homeless in a forest.
- Spanaway’s lack of resources i.e. hospitals, mental health facilities, drug rehabilitation centers, law enforcement, public transportation
- Village has no sidewalk access to any stores or bus stops
- Residents dependent on shuttles to get them to the Bus Stop on Pacific Ave.
- Safety concerns for this highly vulnerable population
- Conflicting uses in the RR Zones for the Community and Comprehensive Plans
- And MORE….
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MEETING ID # 958 2137 2744 PASSCODE: 304101
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HEX INFORMATION
> Be polite and respectful to the HEX. The Village wasn't his idea but he will be deciding its fate.
> Come prepared to be succinct but thorough. We want to get as much information to the HEX as possible without being repetitive.
> ASK FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)
> ASK FOR THE PERMIT TO BE DENIED.
> Written testimony and/or exhibits can be turned in up to and including the day of the Hearing.
> If you want the materials to be considered prior to the hearing, they should submit no later April 22nd.
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The NOA Pierce County sent out to a few homeowners. We feel you should all know.
