22.48.030 Religious institutions.
The following standards apply to all religious institutions:
A. Buildings shall maintain a minimum setback of twenty feet from all property lines;
B. The maximum lot coverage of structures may not exceed forty percent;
C. The storage of buses or vans over ten thousand pounds is permitted on site under the following conditions:
1. The location of the parking areas for these vehicles is indicated on the site plan at the time of application;
2. No more than two large vehicles may be stored on site at any given time;
3. Vehicles shall not intrude into public rights-of-way or obstruct sight visibility from any driveway or intersection;
4. Structural and/or natural screening, as approved by the city, screens the vehicles from view of neighboring properties;
D. Dwelling Units. Any dwelling in conjunction with a religious institution shall comply with the provisions governing residential uses in the district where it is located;
E. Conversion. No existing building or structure shall be converted to a religious institution unless such building complies or is brought into compliance with the provisions of this code or any other applicable city regulations;
F. Screening. There shall be sight-obscuring screening along the perimeter of associated parking areas which are located across the street from or abutting a residential use.
G. The provisions of this code governing religious institutions, including without limitation the standards set forth in this section, shall be construed and administered in a manner consistent with applicable state and federal law regarding the free exercise of religion. (Ord. 1190-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).