A.

The following residential districts are established: residential 2.5(R2.5), residential 3 (R3), residential 4(R4), residential 6 (R6), residential 12 (R12), multifamily residential (R24), and residential mobile home park (RMHP). Each of these districts is designed and intended to secure for the persons who reside there a comfortable, healthy, safe, and pleasant environment in which to live, sheltered from incompatible and disruptive activities that properly belong in nonresidential districts. Other objectives of some of these districts are explained in the remainder of this section.

B.

The R2.5, R3, R4 and R6 districts are designed primarily to accommodate single-family detached residential uses at a variety of densities in areas served by public utilities and services.

C.

The R12 and R24 districts are designed primarily to accommodate a range of housing types including townhouse, cottage and multifamily developments at a scale that is appropriate to the city of Carnation.

D.

The residential mobile home park (RMHP) district is designed primarily to accommodate mobile and manufactured home parks. The RMHP zone is limited to one area within the city and must be protected to preserve the limited housing opportunities and to provide a more affordable housing alternative. Areas zoned RHMP in the City are preserved only for mobile and manufactured home parks and are not subject to rezoning.

E.

Wherever in Carnation Municipal Code are found the terms SR12.5, UR10.8, UR7.5 and UR5, they shall be construed to be the equivalent of the following, respectively: R2.5, R3, R4 and R6.

F.

Wherever in Carnation Municipal Code are found the terms MU2 and MFR, they shall be construed to be the equivalent of the following, respectively: R12 and R24.

(Ord. 700 § 6 (Exh. F) (part), 2006: Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

A.

The following commercial districts are established: central business district (CBD), mixed use district (MU), horticultural commercial (HC), Agri-tourism and Industries (AGI) and service commercial (SC). These districts are created to accomplish the purposes and serve the commercial and employment needs of the city and to meet the objectives set forth in the comprehensive plan, and the remainder of this section. These districts may include overlay zones, meaning that these districts may be overlaid with other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted by these underlying districts only if and to the extent such use is also permitted by the overlay district.

B.

The central business district (CBD) is designed to accommodate a wide variety of commercial and limited residential and office activities that will result in the most appropriate and attractive use of the city's traditional central business district. The CBD is characterized by historic buildings and a pattern of land development of small lots served by alleys. The purpose of this zone is to enhance the pedestrian environment along Tolt Avenue by allowing and encouraging retail uses that draw pedestrians, and by restricting nonretail uses such as residences and offices to areas that do not front on Tolt Avenue. Development in the CBD is subject to the design standards and guidelines contained in CMC Chapter 15.96.

C.

The service commercial district (SC) is designed to accommodate commercial activities that provide needed services and goods to the residents of the area, particularly those types of commercial uses that require substantial parking and vehicular access from the state highway. Example uses may include, but are not limited to grocery stores, hair salons, dry cleaners, restaurants, shoe and clothing stores, hardware stores and pet supply stores. Residential uses are not allowed. Development in the SC zone is subject to the design standards and guidelines contained in CMC Chapter 15.96 and must be designed to provide pedestrian and bicycle access from the existing community as well as vehicular access from the state highway.

D.

The horticultural commercial zone (HC) is designed to accommodate commercial activities that are consistent with the city's agricultural heritage and may attract visitors and destination shoppers from outside the city. Example uses may include, but are not limited to nurseries, demonstration gardens, fresh produce and open air markets, fine dining establishments, hotels, wineries, florists, gift boutiques and small retail stores.

E.

The mixed use district (MU) is designed to accommodate a mixture of certain, limited residential uses, office uses and commercial uses. It is intended that this zoning classification be applied primarily in areas adjacent to the central business district, or as a transition zone between commercial and residential uses.

F.

The Agri-tourism and Industries (AGI) zone represents a zone that provides for commercial and in some cases light industrial uses that have evolved from agricultural activities typical to the Snoqualmie Valley. Uses include marketing, processing and assembling agricultural, dairy, bakery, landscape, nursery and garden accessories; marketing, processing and assembling prepared foods and drinks for consuming on site or for distribution; and marketing of entertainment activities including festivals and educational experiences. Tourist related activities may include restaurants, retail stores, overnight accommodation, petting zoos, performances, amusement parks and similar activities.

(Ord. 700 § 6 (Exh. F) (part), 2006: Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 890, § 5, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

The light industrial/manufacturing district (LI/M) is established primarily to accommodate enterprises engaged in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning, selling or assembling of goods, merchandise, or equipment. Breweries, craft distilleries and wineries may also be permitted in this zone.

(Ord. 700 § 6 (Exh. F) (part), 2006: Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 907, § 4, adopted Oct. 16, 2018, repealed § 15.36.032, which pertained to public use district established and derived from Ord. No. 700, § 6(Exh. F) (part), adopted 2006; Ord. No. 670, § 4(Exh. D) (part), adopted 2005; Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 6, 2011.

The parks and recreation district (P/R) is established to accommodate the appropriate location and development of parks that serve the recreational and open space needs of the community. It is intended that this zoning classification be applied primarily to publicly owned parks, recreational facilities, and open space.

(Ord. 700 § 6 (Exh. F) (part), 2006: Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

A public use district (PU) is established as an "overlay" district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and in addition to the uses permitted by the underlying district the land so designated may be used to accommodate the appropriate location and development of public uses that serve the cultural, educational, and public service needs of the community. It is intended that this overlay district be applied primarily to government facilities, public schools and related facilities, watersheds and related public utilities, and other public uses that are compatible with the intent of the PU overlay district. Application of the public use overlay district shall be accomplished using the same procedures that apply to any other amendments to the zoning map, either area-wide or site-specific as applicable, as set forth in Chapter 15.100 CMC.

(Ord. No. 907, § 2, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 25-1006, § 1(Att. A), 1-22-2025)

A shoreline management district is established as an "overlay" district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is also permitted under the shoreline master program requirements contained in Chapter 14.06, and a shoreline development permit has been granted, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 15.92 of this title, where this district is further described. (Ord. 700 § 6 (Exh. F) (part), 2006: Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011)

A design standards and guidelines overlay district is established as an "overlay" district, meaning that this district is overlaid upon other districts and the land so encumbered may be used in a manner permitted in the underlying district only if and to the extent such use is also permitted under Chapter 15.96 of this title, where this district is further described. (Ord. 700 § 6 (Exh. F) (part), 2006: Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011)

A.

There shall be a map known and designated as the official zoning map, which shall show the boundaries of all zoning districts within the city's planning jurisdiction. This map shall be drawn on Mylar or other durable material from which prints can be made, shall be dated, and shall be filed and kept by the city clerk.

B.

The official zoning map is adopted and incorporated herein by reference. Amendments to this map shall be made and posted in accordance with Chapter 15.100.

C.

Should the official zoning map be lost, destroyed, or damaged, the city manager shall have a new map drawn on Mylar or other durable material from which prints can be made. The new map shall be dated to indicate its re-creation. No further council authorization or action is required so long as no district boundaries are changed in this process. (Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011)

A.

Amendments to the official zoning map are accomplished using the same procedures that apply to other amendments to this article, as set forth in Chapter 15.100 (Amendments).

B.

The city manager shall have the official zoning map updated as soon as possible after amendments to it are adopted by the council. Upon entering any such amendment on the map, the city manager shall change the date of the map to indicate its latest revision. New prints of the updated map may then be issued.

C.

No unauthorized person may alter or modify the official zoning map.

D.

The city clerk shall file and keep the superseded zoning map for historical reference. (Ord. 670 § 4 (Exh. D) (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. 798, § 2(Exh. A), 9-6-2011)