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ORDINANCE NO. 1853
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO.
1677), TO ALLOW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING
DISTRICTS TO BE A PERMITTED USE IN THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell Planning Department submitted a request to the Kalispell City
Planning and Zoning Commission to consider certain amendments to the Kalispell
Zoning Ordinance regarding allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be permitted
uses in the R-4, R-5, RA-1, RA-2, H-1, B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4 Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission considered the request by the
Kalispell Planning Department, took public comment and evaluated the request pursuant
to the guidelines of KMC 27.29.020; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission forwarded its
recommendation to the Kalispell City Council that certain portions of text of the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, regarding the
allowance of ADUs in various zoning districts, be amended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Kalispell Planning Department Report as considered
by the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and the transmittal from
the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and hereby adopts the
findings made in Report #KZTA-20-02, as the Findings of Fact applicable to this
Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1677, is hereby
amended as follows on Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1677 not amended hereby
remain unchanged.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021.
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Mark Johnson
Mayor
EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 27.20
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
27.20.080: Principal Structures. In any "B", "I"', or "I" district, more than one structure housing a
permitted and customary principal use may be erected on a single lot or tract of land,
provided that yard and other requirements of this code shall be met for each structure as
though it were on an individual lot. This provision shall not apply to any lot within an
"R" district where only one principal structure is permitted, except as provided in
Section 27.20.082. Multiple structures proposed in an "RA" or "H" district shall be
subject to approval as a conditional use, except as provided in Section 27.20.082.
27.20.082: Accessory Dwelling Units. In the R-4, R-5, RA-1, RA-2, H-1, B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-4
zones, two dwelling units are permitted on a single lot. The dwelling units may be
provided either as a duplex or as two separate single-family structures (i.e. a principal
structure and an accessory dwelling unit) as a permitted use subject to the following
conditions:
(1) An accessory dwelling unit shall meet the setbacks required for a principal
structure unless an existing conforming or non -conforming accessory structure is
converted into the accessory dwelling unit. In that event, the existing setbacks
may be maintained. Any enlargement or alteration of the structure shall be
governed by Section 2723202(2) relating to changes to non -conforming
structures.
(2) The limitation on repairs and maintenance for non -conforming structures
contained in Section 2723.020(3) shall not apply to a conversion of an existing
accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit.
(3) One additional parking space is required for the accessory dwelling unit,
however, in no case shall more parking be required than otherwise required
under Chapter 27.24 relating to off-street parking design standards.
(4) The maximum height is limited to a single story with a height of no more than
18 feet unless the setbacks for a principal structure are met, in which case the
maximum building height for the district would apply.
(5) The accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to no more than 1000 square feet in
size.
CHAPTER 27.23
NONCONFORMING LOTS, USES AND STRUCTURES
27.23.020: Nonconforming Structures. If a structure was lawfully constructed (conforming to
zoning regulations then in effect) prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of
this code and does not conform with the current standards of this code, the structure may
remain as long as it remains otherwise lawful and subject to other conditions set forth
herein.
(3) Repairs and Maintenance.
(a) On any nonconforming structure, work may be done on ordinary repairs,
maintenance, and remodeling to an extent not exceeding 25% of the
replacement value of the building in any one y ear, except as provided for
in Section 27.20.082 relating to accessory dwelling units. The repair or
replacement of bearing walls and foundations is permitted.
CHAPTER 27.24
OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
27.24.050: Minimum Standards By Use.
Minimum Parking Standards By Use
Residential: Single Family Residence (including townhouses):
2 spaces per unit.
Duplex and Accessory Dwelling Unit: 1 space for
the second unit (3 total for 2 units)
CHAPTER 27.37
DEFINITIONS
27.37.010 (60) Accessory Dwelling Unit — An accessory dwelling unit is a second dwelling unit on a
property that is in a separate, detached structure from the first dwelling unit.
* All following subparagraphs to be renumbered accordingly.