This zone has been established to create a transition between commercial and adjacent residential neighborhoods, and in areas where a mix of those two land uses has been approved over the years through re-zoning. Purpose is to encourage development of apartments and certain compatible commercial uses, as well as improvement or expansion of existing structures that may not be nonconforming after the R-T zoning becomes effective.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

A.

Dwellings subject to all restrictions and requirements of the R-3-2 district except as provided in this chapter. Up to 21 dwelling units per acre may be allowed (depending on environmental constraints.)

B.

Accessory uses. Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to principal permitted uses and structures.

C.

Supportive housing as defined in Section 17.06.613.

D.

Transitional housing as defined in Section 17.06.627.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984; Ord. CS 1014, § 3, 9-23-2019)

All of the following may be approved by the Planning Commission after a public hearing, if it has been established that the use is compatible with adjacent residential development:

A.

Medical, professional and business offices;

B.

Parking lots and parking structures;

C.

Personal service establishments;

D.

Retail stores;

E.

Restaurants;

F.

Motels;

G.

Rooming and boarding homes;

H.

Social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations and clubs;

I.

Licensed nursing or convalescent homes;

J.

Public and quasi public uses as listed in Section 17.16.040.A;

K.

Minor manufacturing when at least 75 percent of the product is sold on the premises.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

The Commission may find that any use not identified as a principal permitted use or conditional use in this district may be allowed as a conditional use where such use is consistent with the purpose of the district in which it will be located and will not impair the present or potential use of adjacent properties.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

A.

Building Height. No structure shall exceed two and one-half stories above ground, or 35 feet in height. No accessory building shall exceed one story in height, or 16 feet.

B.

Lot Area, Width and Depth. For residential, commercial or mixed use, the minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet. Depth shall have a minimum of 100 feet, and width shall have a minimum of 80 feet.

C.

Building Setbacks. A ten-foot exterior setback from the property line shall be required, attractively landscaped. A five-foot interior setback will be allowed, provided that a minimum of ten feet is provided between structures.

D.

Landscaping shall be a minimum of 20 percent of the lot area for all uses.

E.

Landscaping shall comply with City landscape standards.

F.

Refer to Section 17.03.110 for requirements for collection and loading recyclable materials in development projects.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984; Ord. CS 667, 1990; Ord. CS 721, 3-27-1995)

Parking is required as specified elsewhere in this title.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

On properties with mixed uses, if the commercial use does not need the parking facilities during the same time as the residential use, the Planning Commission, at their discretion, may require the number of parking spaces for the one use requiring the higher number of spaces.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

All uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for parking and loading facilities, parks, open space and open areas designed for the convenience, comfort, enjoyment and safety of pedestrians.

The Planning Commission may allow the outdoor operation of any permitted or conditional use by approving a conditional use permit for a temporary time period, and upon finding that such outdoor operation will enhance, enrich or benefit the immediate area, and that it will further the purpose of the district in which it is located.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

Before an occupancy permit will be issued by the Chief Building Inspector for new construction on any lot, all existing structures on the lot shall be brought into conformity with all requirements of the Building and Fire Code.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)

Site plan and design review is required for all permitted and conditional uses as described elsewhere in this title.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984; Ord. CS 1059, § 1, 3-27-2023)

Anyone aggrieved by the Planning Commissions decision may submit a written appeal to the City Council within five calendar days of the Commission's approval.

(Ord. CS 542, 1984)