Cashmere City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
36 C/LI – MIXED COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
§ 17.36.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the mixed commercial and light industrial zoning district is to provide an area that protects existing commercial and light industrial uses, as well as establishing opportunities for further development. This district supplies sufficient area, organized in a concentrated, positive working environment, to accommodate a broad range of commercial and light industrial type activities. It is intended that this district provide flexibility in development that encourages usual as well as innovative activities that enhance the economic stability of the community, while still providing protection to the immediate, surrounding properties.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)
§ 17.36.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.18 CMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Cashmere rules and regulations are complied with.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)
§ 17.36.030 Development standards.
Development in this district shall meet all of the applicable provisions of this title and all other rules, regulations and provisions of the city of Cashmere, and shall comply with the following:
A.
Minimum lot area: that area necessary to comply with all applicable provisions, including without limitation requirements for off-street parking, ingress/egress, lot coverage, landscaping, etc.
B.
The maximum building height: three stories, or in any event not greater than 40 feet, including all signs or decorations. Where development occurs adjacent to a residential or public district, the maximum building height for all structures and storage of materials shall be 30 feet.
C.
The maximum lot coverage including all accessory buildings: 80 percent of the total lot area.
D.
Minimum Yard Areas.
1.
Front Yard. On a public right-of-way designated as an arterial street, the front yard area shall be 55 feet from the centerline or 25 feet from the front lot line, whichever is greater. On other public rights-of-way, the front yard area shall be 50 feet from centerline or 20 feet from the front lot line, whichever is greater.
2.
Where development occurs adjacent to a residential district or public district, the rear and side yard areas shall be 10 feet. Where development occurs adjacent to commercial or industrial district the rear and side yard areas shall be zero feet.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1264 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017)
§ 17.36.040 Performance standards.
All development within this district shall comply with the following performance standards:
A.
Buffering/Landscaping. When development is occurring adjacent to a residential district, a sight-obscuring fence shall be installed to screen activities from the residential area.
B.
Refuse Storage. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, be enclosed in sight-obscuring wood, concrete or masonry wall or fence.
C.
General Storage. Storage of materials and merchandise shall be located outside of required yard areas.
D.
Signs. All signs permitted under this section shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.60 CMC, Signs.
(Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014)