Accessory Uses | Uses
21.05.020 Accessory Uses A. Purpose
an additional two per acre of site area over 35,000 square feet up to a maximum of 20, unless more are allowed as an accessory use pursuant to subsection 5. of this section; provided, that all unaltered animals kept outdoors must be kept on a leash or in a confined area, except as authorized for a hobby kennel or cattery or commercial kennel or cattery pursuant to Chapter 11.04 KCC as adopted by Chapter 11.05 SMC. 3. Excluding kennels and catteries, the total number of unaltered adult cats and/or dogs per household shall not exceed three. 4. Animals considered to be household pets shall be treated as other small animals pursuant to subsection 5. of this section when they are kept for commercial breeding, boarding or training. 5. Small animals and household pets kept as an accessory use outside the dwelling shall be raised, kept or bred only as an accessory use on the premises of the owner, or in a kennel or cattery approved through the conditional use permit process, subject to the following limitations:
The purpose of this chapter is to enhance and preserve the compatibility between neighboring properties by regulating the scope and intensity of accessory uses or activities. In addition, the intent of the home business regulations is to:
1. Maintain and preserve the character of neighborhoods;
2. Promote appropriate business and economic development opportunities within neighborhoods;
3. Ensure the compatibility of home businesses and surrounding uses; and
4. Mitigate potential impacts to surrounding uses.
B. Animal regulations—Small animals
The raising, keeping, breeding, or fee boarding of small animals is subject to Chapter 11.04 KCC as adopted by Chapter 11.05 SMC, Animal Control, and the following requirements: 1. Small animals that are kept indoors as household pets in aquariums, terrariums, cages or similar containers shall not be limited in number, except as may be provided in KCC Title 11 as adopted by Chapter 11.05 SMC. 2. Other small animals kept indoors as household pets shall be limited to five, of which not more than three may be unaltered cats or dogs. Other small animals kept outside, including adult cats and dogs, shall be limited to three per household on lots of less than 20,000 square feet, five per household on lots of 20,000 to 35,000 square feet, with
a. Birds shall be kept in an aviary or loft that meets the following standards:
i. The aviary or loft shall provide one-half square foot for each parakeet, canary or similarly sized bird, one square foot for each pigeon, small parrot or similarly sized bird, and two square feet for each large parrot, macaw or similarly sized bird.
ii. Aviaries or lofts shall not exceed 2,000 square feet.
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 289
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