The purpose of the commercial (C-2) zone is to allow for the establishment and operation of retail and business uses in conveniently located areas of the city. These uses are intended to provide a variety of goods and services necessary to meet the needs of the resident and business populations. Development intensity is restricted in the commercial (C-2) zone to protect adjacent residential areas from unnecessary disruptions. Uses allowed in the C-2 zone include, but are not limited to, retail businesses, restaurants, personal services, offices, repair shops and parking.

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

A.

Table 19.09.010A identifies the uses permitted in the commercial (C-2) zone. Retail and service commercial uses represent the primary permitted uses, although other uses are allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted and temporary uses, as indicated in Table 19.09.010A.

B.

Certain permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses may be subject to special conditions regarding the location, operation or design of the use. Such uses are marked in Table 19.09.010A with an asterisk (*), and the special conditions that apply are contained in Chapter 19.31 (Standards for Specific Land Uses).

C.

When a use is not specifically listed, the community development director shall have the authority to determine what use the proposed use is most similar to and whether such proposed use is permitted within the context of existing regulations.

D.

For any development or use proposal for which more than one use is proposed, and when at least one proposed use requires a conditional use permit, then a conditional use permit shall be required for the development or use application as a whole.

Table 19.09.010A
Permitted Uses—Commercial Zone

(Ord. 574 §1, 2003; Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

(Ord. No. 642, § 1, 4-17-2012)

Development standards for the commercial (C-2) zone shall be as set forth in Table 19.09.030A.

Table 19.09.030A
Development Standards—Commercial Zone

Abbreviations: sf = square feet; ft. - feet

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

All uses within the C-2 zone shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, with the exception of parking and loading facilities, uses and activities permitted by a conditional use permit, permitted temporary uses.

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

Architectural and structural features on a building or structure are permitted to project into required setback areas as set forth in Table 19.09.050A, but shall be at least three feet from any property line.

Table 19.09.050A
Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas—Commercial Zone

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

A.

No fence, wall, or hedge shall exceed six feet in height, except as provided for in subsection B of this section.

B.

A solid masonry wall with a minimum height of eight feet shall be required along any property line adjoining a residential zone, school, church, or park. Such wall may be reduced in height to three and one-half feet along any such property line adjoining the front yard setback area.

C.

Any fence, hedge, or wall located within a front yard shall be set back at least five feet from the front property line.

D.

Any fence, hedge, or wall located in a front yard that adjoins the front yard of an adjacent property shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height.

E.

Barbed wire and razor wire are not permitted on any fence, wall, or structure in the C-2 zone.

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.09, regulations contained in the following chapters of this Title 19 shall apply to development in the commercial (C-2) zone:

Chapter 19.01: General Provisions

Chapter 19.15: Planned Development Overlay Zone

Chapter 19.19: Site Planning and General Development Standards

Chapter 19.21: Off-Street Parking and Loading

Chapter 19.23: Landscaping Standards

Chapter 19.25: Signs

Chapter 19.31: Standards for Specific Land Uses

Chapter 19.37: Nonconforming Uses and Structure