§ 21.13.010. Intent.

It is the intent of this chapter to:

A.

Enhance the residential quality of the Lacey UGA by providing a high standard of development for single-family residential areas of low density;

B.

Designate certain areas in which single-family structures on individual lots are the dominant type of dwelling unit;

C.

Provide designated areas in which certain minimum and maximum densities apply to promote the efficient use of land;

D.

Allow a range of low density options from three to six units per acre to provide a range of single-family land use options including innovative smaller lot uses such as Z-lot concepts;

E.

Guide residential development to those areas where:

1.

Public sewers are in place prior to residential building construction, or

2.

Sewers can be extended at minimal cost, or

3.

New technology in the processing of domestic sewerage makes residential development in unsewered areas environmentally acceptable;

F.

Guide development of residential areas in such manner as to encourage and plan for the availability of public services and community facilities such as utilities, police and fire protection, streets, schools, parks and recreation;

G.

Guide development in such a manner as to provide protection between noncompatible uses.

(Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996)