14.32.020 Purpose.

The primary function of the residential R-14.5 zone is to provide for a one-family dwelling unit, and must be a minimum of one-third acre and adhere to bulk regulations in Section 14.32.040 of this chapter. (Ord. 202 § 7.02, 1987)

14.32.030 Permitted secondary uses. The secondary land uses permitted in the R-14.5 zone are as follows:
A. All uses regularly permitted in the conservation zone;
B. One swimming pool and related equipment appertaining to its operation is allowed according to the following regulations:
1. Swimming pools, including any deck around the same, shall conform to established setback regulations for R-14.5 zoning.
2. Pools shall be enclosed by fencing a minimum of five feet in height above finished grade. Fencing shall have openings not more than four inches wide and gates that are self-closing with self-latching and locking devices that are located four and one-half feet above ground level and on the inside of the fence.
3. Pool lighting shall consist of aboveground lighting to ensure adequate illumination of the pool itself and all adjoining decks and aprons, provided it conforms with with subsection D of this section.
4. The fees for the application for a permit to construct a swimming pool shall be as established by the town’s fee schedule ordinance (Chapter 3.32 of this code) in effect at the time the application is submitted.
5. Swimming pools and hot tubs should be drained into the sanitary sewer system where sewers are available according to the standards set forth by the town. Where sewers are not available, pools must be drained either as arranged for when obtaining the pool permit or as specified at the time of draining, by the town. However, in any case, no pool water shall be drained until first contacting the town.
C. One game court shall be allowed. Fences surrounding game courts shall not exceed twelve feet in height. Game courts, including fencing, shall comply with setback regulations for R-14.5 zoning which consists of thirty-foot front, twenty-foot back and ten-foot side. No court lighting shall be allowed. The fees for the application of a permit to construct a game court shall be as established by the town’s fee schedule ordinance (Chapter 3.32 of this code) in effect at the time the application is submitted;
D. Outdoor lighting is permitted under the following conditions, except where otherwise prohibited by this title:
1. Exterior lights are permitted if the light sources are hooded or shielded, so the lamp is not visible from adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
2. Lighting installed by town government is permitted.
3. No outdoor lighting shall be installed in the town rights-of-way without permission from the town.
4. Automatic lights that are not hooded and shielded are permitted, provided the lights are turned on by movement or sound, and which are turned off automatically within no more than five minutes from when the signal stops.
5. Lighting permitted by the agreement in the Woodway Highlands plat approval.
E. Outdoor antennas for radio, television, and other communications for individual homes are permitted but only if in harmony with the surrounding structures and with the residential character of the Town, and are installed such that their visibility from any adjacent public street or adjacent property is minimized. These standards shall be applied by the board of adjustment;
F. Repealed by Ord. 295;
G. One detached garage is allowed and must meet the bulk regulations;
H. One greenhouse is permitted and must meet the bulk regulations;
I. Fences are permitted subject to the following regulations:
1. Perimeter and property lines fences shall not exceed six feet in height.
2. Perimeter and property line walls shall not exceed four feet in height. A railing or open fencing not exceeding two feet in height is permitted on top of a wall.
3. In the event that a fence is finished on only one side, the finished side of the fence shall face away from the property being fenced.
4. The height of the fence as hereinabove described shall be determined by the measurement between the top board, surface, rail or wire to the ground directly below said fence. A ground level may be built-up under said fence level to the nearest elevation of paved pathway or street in the town right-of-way which fronts said fence. In this situation the height of the fence shall be measured from the top of that built-up ground level fill. Otherwise, no ground level shall be built-up on which to build a perimeter or property line fence unless the total height of the built-up ground level plus the fence does not exceed the maximum height allowable, excluding any levelling of filled areas of three feet or less in length or width which serve to level the top line of the fence.
5. No portion of a fence or wall is permitted if it obstructs the traffic line of sight distance at road or street intersections.
6. No fence shall extend beyond the front, side or rear property lines of any lot or plot of land.
J. Patios and open ornamentation, provided any ornamentation erected within ten feet of any building shall not exceed three feet in height, unless a doorway, gate, or kickout panel is installed in that portion.
K. Off-street parking areas, private automobile storage, and carports shall be permitted, provided any structure meets the bulk regulations for the zoning area.
L. A hobby shop shall be permitted as a use in any secondary building, primary residential building, or yard, relating thereto, provided that any such use of the yards shall be so screened as to be obscured from public view;
M. Repealed by Ord. 01-412;
N. Secondary structures, not addressed elsewhere in this chapter, must meet bulk regulations for the zoning area;
O. One flagpole is permitted, provided that it is within the setbacks and is no higher than thirty-five feet. (Ord. 01-412 § 1 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2001; Ord. 237 § 3, 1990; Ord. 214 §§ 1, 4, 1988; Ord. 202 § 7.03, 1987)