The purpose of the highway commercial zoning district (HCZD) is to provide a place for commercial uses that depend on a high degree of accessibility and visibility from U.S. Highway 20. (Ord. 459-13, 2013)

The permitted uses in the HCZD shall be:

Accessory uses and buildings customarily associated with the uses permitted in this zoning district, including the class II permit uses.

All commercial uses, except those for which a class II permit is required by section 17.32.030 of this chapter.

Minor utility installations.

A class I permit shall be required for the establishment of any new use or building listed above, unless that use or building is specifically exempted from the requirement for a permit by section 17.16A.020 or 17.16A.030 of this title. (Ord. 459-13, 2013)

The uses that may be permitted, upon approval of a class II permit, in the HCZD shall be:

Commercial uses that may reasonably be expected to involve the use or storage of combustible, flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials in quantities greater than one hundred kilograms (100 kg) per month.

"Large scale commercial developments", which shall be defined as any commercial building or any outdoor display and sales area, or any combination of the two (2) that occupies more than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Subdivisions designed for occupancy by any of the uses permitted in this zoning district. (Ord. 459-13, 2013)

The specification standards for development within the HCZD shall be as shown in section 17.44.010 of this title. (Ord. 459-13, 2013)

Development in the HCZD shall be subject to the general performance standards of chapter 17.48 of this title, as applicable, and the additional specific performance standards adopted herein.

   A.   Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings are subject to the setback requirements of section 17.44.010 of this title. Accessory buildings shall also be separated from other buildings on the same lot by at least five feet (5').

   B.   Landscaped Buffers: Developments in the HCZD shall install and maintain any landscaped buffers required by section 17.44.020 of this title.

   C.   Planting Strips: Developments in the HCZD shall install and maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, a ten foot (10') wide planting strip along any adjoining state maintained highway, and along any adjoining street that serves as a boundary between the HCZD and a residential zoning district. The planting strip shall comply with the requirements of section 17.44.020 of this title for landscaped buffers.

   D.   Internal Circulation: Commercial developments that include multiple buildings shall provide a safe system of internal circulation that is maintained by the owner or operator, or an owners' association. Internal circulation systems shall comply with the detailed performance standards of chapters 17.56 and 17.60 of this title. (Ord. 459-13, 2013)