Hoquiam City Zoning Code
10.04 Overlay
Districts
10.04.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish overlay districts which will designate appropriate and desired land uses that will protect the residential or commercial character of portions of the city while allowing compatible uses. (Ord. 10-25 § 17, 2010; Ord. 05-17 § 3, 2005).
10.04.020 Boundaries of district.
The boundaries of the overlay district(s) are shown on the official zoning district map, which is hereby made a part of this title, just as if such information set forth on the map were fully described and set out herein. The official overlay map shall contain the signatures of the mayor and finance director as verification of the approval of the city council. The map shall be on file in the office of the city administrator and there shall be only one official copy. This chapter and all its terms are to be read and interpreted in light of the contents of this map. In cases where there may be conflicts of interpretation between the map and the text of this chapter, the text of this chapter shall prevail. (Ord. 10-25 § 18, 2010; Ord. 05-17 § 3, 2005).
10.04.030 Mixed-use overlay district establishment limitation.
Repealed by Ord. 10-25. (Ord. 05-17 § 3, 2005).
10.04.032 Waterfront overlay district (WF-1).
The waterfront district is an overlay that recognizes the unique character of the waterfront area in Hoquiam and allows a wide variety of development along the shoreline. The use of waterfront property can range from industrial to residential development in a planned unit development. The city will work towards compatibility among the waterfront development and also to allow public access to the shoreline to the extent possible. (Ord. 10-25 § 20, 2010).
10.04.034 Pedestrian overlay district.
(1) The purpose of the pedestrian overlay is to provide for and result in the:
(a) Creation of a safe, attractive, pedestrian-friendly environment where pedestrians can incorporate physical activity, such as walking, into their daily routine.
(b) Creation of a district where priority is given to pedestrians over automobiles.
(c) Encourage active commercial and service uses in the ground floor of buildings.
(2) The pedestrian overlay district is within the downtown commercial (C-2) district.
(3) Setbacks are critical to defining the street space and creating safe, lively, pedestrian-friendly access to businesses.
(a) Maximum setback from the edge of sidewalk to the building wall is ten feet. The setback area may be used for landscaping or other small commercial uses catering to pedestrians.
(4) Building entrances shall allow people to access the building easily by foot with the building facing the street and being clearly visible from the sidewalk.
(5) Awnings and canopies are allowed in public right-of-way to protect pedestrians from rain and contribute to overall continuity of buildings within the streetscape to help define the pedestrian zone.
(a) Types of material for awnings and canopies must be fabric, metal, tempered or safety glass, or Plexiglas. On registered historic buildings wood may be used.
(b) Area of coverage shall be along the street wall or that portion of the street wall that abuts or is parallel to the sidewalk. Maximum depth is defined in the applicable section of the UBC but shall not exceed two-thirds of sidewalk width and be at least two feet back from edge of curb.
(c) Height of the awning or canopy must be between eight and twelve feet above finished grade. Every attempt should be made to make awnings of like height along any given block.
(6) Parking, Including Bicycles. Surface parking lots are prohibited on lots abutting pedestrian streets except when they are located behind buildings. (Ord. 10-25 § 21, 2010).
10.04.040 Table of allowed uses.
10.04.050 Application of regulations.
All properties located within an overlay district shall be subject to both its underlying zone classification and to the requirements imposed by the overlay district. In any case where the use provisions of the overlay district conflict with the use provisions of an underlying zone, the use limitations of the district shall apply. (Ord. 10-25 § 23, 2010; Ord. 05-17 § 3, 2005).