The purpose of this district is to create a focal point in the community that embodies the principles of urban mixed-use development. The mixed use (MXU) district envisions a distinctly different development pattern with a more urban structure of streets and blocks than the suburban and rural patterns typical of urban fringe communities. The mixed use (MXU) area is comprised of a number of land uses that provide mixed-use development, commercial workplace, neighborhood and parks/open space components.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, 3-8-2021)

A.

The primary land uses within the MXU district shall include office, retail, and residential uses. The mix, location, and relationship of these uses shall conform to the land use plan, the purpose statement, and all the specific findings of the city council. In addition, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that the proposed lot sizes and land uses and their mix and location are compatible and complementary both internally and with adjacent land uses.

B.

Essential services—Governmental.

C.

Brew pub.

D.

Craft brewery.

E.

Micro distillery.

F.

Food truck.

G.

Cannabis event.

(Ord. No. 27, Second Series, 11-3-2010; Ord. No. 28, Third Series, 6-17-2015; Ord. No. 2021-01, 3-8-2021; Ord. No. 2024-05, § 18, 12-3-24)

Some land uses are not compatible with the purpose statement and the activities planned for the CC district area. For this reason the following uses are prohibited:

A.

Open sales lots including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, trailers, machinery, lumber, and similar items.

B.

Truck terminals and truck stops.

C.

Outside storage.

D.

Windmills.

E.

Self-service storage.

F.

Pawnshops.

G.

Adult uses.

H.

Other uses deemed by the zoning administrator, subject to the right to appeal to the city council, to be similar to those set forth in the section or inconsistent with the purpose statement set forth in.

A.

Grading activities that move more than 1,000 cubic yards of material per acre.

B.

Place of worship.

C.

Other uses similar to those permitted in this section as determined by the planning and zoning commission and city council.

(Ord. No. 19, Second Series, 5-5-2010; Ord. No. 27, Second Series, 11-3-2010)

A.

Electric power and communications transmission lines.

B.

Cannabis microbusiness.

C.

Cannabis retailer.

D.

Lower-potency hemp edible retailer.

(Ord. No. 19, Second Series, 5-5-2010; Ord. No. 2024-05, § 20, 12-3-24)

Mixed-use and single-use projects. The application procedure and applicable general requirements pertaining to planned unit developments (PUD) shall apply to the MXU district, subject to any exceptions, modifications, or additions set forth in the ordinance. Amendments to the PUD can be proposed and implemented upon city council approval.

The application procedure shall include submittal and approval by the city council of a concept plan prior to the submittal of a PUD request.

(Ord. No. 19, Second Series, 5-5-2010; Ord. No. 2021-01, 3-8-2021)

Temporary/seasonal sales as permitted in Section 10. General Development Regulations.

(Ord. No. 19, Second Series, 5-5-2010)

A.

Lower-potency hemp edible retailer for a business with a valid liquor license issued under City Code Chapter 6.

(Ord. No. 2024-05, § 19, 12-3-24)