This Chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the commercial and industrial zoning districts established by Section 106.20.020 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

The purposes of the individual commercial and industrial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

A.

BP (Business and Professional Office) district. The BP zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for various types of office uses, together with similar and related compatible uses. Multi-unit housing and mixed-use projects may be allowed. The BP zoning district is consistent with and implements the Business Professional land use designation of the General Plan.

B.

LC (Limited Commercial) district. The LC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a mixture of land uses, with primarily small-scale retail and pedestrian-oriented office uses on the ground floors of commercial structures, and residential units allowed on upper floors. The LC zoning district is consistent with and implements the General Commercial land use designation of the General Plan.

C.

SC (Shopping Center) district. The SC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a wide range of retail and service land uses, promoting the unified grouping of these uses with convenient off-street parking and loading. Residential uses may also be accommodated as part of mixed use projects. Projects within this zone are intended to be designed to be an integral part of the surrounding neighborhood, and the larger community. The SC zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial land use designation of the General Plan.

D.

GC (General Commercial) district. The GC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for the general commercial and heavier types of commercial uses that would not be appropriate in the more restrictive commercial zones. Multi-unit housing and mixed-use projects may be allowed. The GC zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial land use designation of the General Plan.

E.

AC (Auto Commercial) district. The AC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for providing automotive sales and services, and compatible related uses. The zone is intended to promote the unified grouping of auto-oriented uses in locations where they will be convenient to the community. The AC zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial land use designation of the General Plan.

F.

CR (Commercial Recreation). The CR zoning district is applied to areas for commercial uses normally considered to be recreation oriented and for commercial uses associated with major recreation areas. The CR zoning district is consistent with and implements the open space land use designation of the General Plan.

G.

MP (Industrial/Office Park) district. The MP zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for light industrial and business park land uses, including low-intensity manufacturing and assembly processes, research and development, and corporate headquarters offices. The land uses allowed and development standards required within the MP district are intended to protect adjacent areas from impacts while allowing indoor, clean, and quiet industry. Land uses in the MP zoning district are expected to be organized as a business park, with tenants that may include some commercial activities. The MP zoning district is consistent with and implements the Industrial land use designation of the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 2017-003, § 3(Exh. B-1), 7-13-2017)

A.

General permit requirements. Table 2-5 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each commercial and industrial zoning district, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 106.22.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).

B.

Permit requirements for certain specific land uses. Where the last column in Table 2-5 ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the referenced section determines whether the use requires a Zoning Clearance, Minor Use Permit, or Use Permit. The referenced section may also establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use.

C.

Permit requirements based on scale of use. Where Table 2-5 identifies a use with an "S" and the last column in the table refers to this Subsection, the use is permitted with a Zoning Clearance if it is a building tenant that will occupy 15 percent or less of the total building floor area. Minor Use Permit approval is required when the use occupies more than 15 percent of the total floor area.

TABLE 2-5

Key to Zone Symbols

Notes:

(1)

See Article 8 for land use definitions.

(Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 12-11-2008; Ord. No. 2012-004, § 2, 2-25-2012; Ord. No. 2013-006, § 3, 6-13-2013; Ord. No. 2013-011, § 3, 11-14-2013; Ord. No. 2015-005, § 3, 7-9-2015; Ord. No. 2016-001, § 3, 1-28-2016; Ord. No. 2016-005, § 1, 8-11-2016; Ord. No. 2016-009, § 6, 9-22-2016; Ord. No. 2017-003, § 3(Exh. B-2), 7-13-2017; Ord. No. 2018-005, § 1(Exh. A), 10-11-2018; Ord. No. 2020-004, § 1(Exh. A), 6-11-2020; Ord. No. 2020-007, § 1(Exh. A), 9-10-2020; Ord. No. 2022-001, § 3(Exh. A), 3-10-2022; Ord. No. 2023-003, § 4(Exh. A), 5-11-2023; Ord. No. 2024-006, § 1(Exh. A), 9-25-2024; Ord. No. 2025-003, § 3(Exh. A), 6-11-2025)

A.

General standards. Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-6 and 2-7 in addition to the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3 (Site Planning and Project Design Standards) of this Zoning Code.

TABLE 2-6 BP, SC, LC, AND GC DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Notes:

(1)

Setback area shall be used only for landscaping and pedestrian space. The front and/or side-corner setback may be reduced or eliminated by the review authority to accommodate the placement of a building at the back of the street sidewalk, and/or pedestrian space including outdoor sitting or eating areas. May not be reduced to allow parking closer to street.

(2)

Setback only required when adjacent to a residential or open space zone.

(3)

Setback for small lot housing product shall be determined by the review authority or as specified in [Section] 106.42.030.

TABLE 2-7 AC, CR, AND MP DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Notes:

(1)

Setback area shall be used only for landscaping and pedestrian space. The front and/or side-corner setback may be reduced or eliminated by the review authority to accommodate the placement of a building at the back of the street sidewalk, and/or pedestrian space including outdoor sitting or eating areas. May not be reduced to allow parking closer to street.

(2)

Setback only required when adjacent to a residential or open space zone.

B.

Location of allowable activities. Within all commercial and industrial zones, no equipment, material, furniture, or appliances shall be stored and/or displayed outside of an enclosed building, or outside of a solid screen fenced area and be visible from a public street, unless they are normally used outdoors.

(Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 12-11-2008)