1336 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Moderate-Density Residential District

It is the intent of this chapter to: Enhance the residential quality of the city by providing a high standard of development for residential areas of moderate density; Permit a greater variety of housing types than are permitted in the low density residential districts; Permit a higher density of development as a means of achieving more economical housing; Permit moderate density development along arterials and collectors as a means of achieving more opportunity for mass transit; Guide moderate density residential development to those areas where: Public sewers are in place prior to residential building construction, or Where sewers can be extended at minimal cost to the city, The Regional Transportation Plan designated moderate and high density transportation corridors to enhance and promote mass transit opportunities.; 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; Preserve within developments as much open space and related amenities as possible.