17.16.060 Development standards | Gig Harbor Municipal Code

17.16.060 Development standards.

In an R-1 district, the minimum lot requirements are as follows:

	Short Subdivision	Subdivision
A. Minimum lot area per building site	7,200 sq. ft.	7,500 sq. ft.
B. Minimum lot width	70'	0.7 percent of the lot area, in lineal feet
C. Minimum front yard setback¹^,³^,⁴	House: 20' Porch: 12' Garage: 26'
D. Minimum rear yard setback¹^,²	30'
E. Minimum side yard setback¹^,²	8'
F. Maximum hard surface coverage	40%
G. Minimum street frontage	20' No minimum density – maximum of 4 dwelling units/acre
H. Density	20' No minimum density – maximum of 4 dwelling units/acre

1Development in the historical district shall comply with the setbacks defined in GHMC 17.99.310 and 17.99.320.

2Garages may be located in the defined side and rear yards, provided they conform to the criteria in GHMC 17.99.490(A)(1).

3For uses which require site plan review under Chapter 17.96 GHMC, the minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet.

4Accessory structures shall meet the minimum front yard setback for a house.

(Ord. 1433 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1389 § 5, 2018; Ord. 1347 § 25, 2016; Ord. 1307 § 30, 2014; Ord. 1085 § 2, 2007; Ord. 982 § 1, 2005; Ord. 975 § 21, 2004; Ord. 710 § 6, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990. Formerly 17.16.070).