215 E 9th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Residential Low Density Zone

The R-L zone is intended to protect and enhance the character of existing low density residential neighborhoods while allowing for compatible infill development. These purposes are accomplished by: Allowing detached single-family dwellings as the predominant use, with options to integrate accessory dwelling units, duplexes, townhomes and cottage housing.; Providing standards and guidelines that reinforce Ellensburg's established pattern of attractive and walkable residential neighborhoods.; Providing standards and guidelines that promote the integration of usable open space for residential uses.; Providing standards and guidelines that encourage parks, trails, open spaces, and natural features to be integrated with the design of new development.; Providing a minimum density standard to avoid large scale low density sprawl.; Providing a flexible system of bonus incentives see ECC 15.330.020 that allows for an increase in density in exchange for: Energy efficient building and site design; Mix of housing types;c.Off-street trails; Preservation of historic buildings; and/ore.Affordable housing.; Use of this zone is appropriate for areas designated residential neighborhood or blended residential neighborhood in the comprehensive plan.