This chapter provides a complete list of uses permitted (P), prohibited (X) and permitted by a conditional use permit (C) in the residential and commercial zones. This table is to serve as a user-friendly guide for citizens, developers and city officials in determining the placement of proposed uses within the city. Floating zoning districts are not shown in this table, due to the lack of geographical boundaries. The sexually oriented business overlay zone describes the uses permitted within the zone. The MU (mixed use) zoning district includes development districts to promote grouping of compatible uses. MU zone districts are further defined in section 17.25.020. The table below reflects the four subzones and the use classification for each district.

If a particular use is not listed and is not deemed substantially similar to another listed use by the city through a similar use determination procedure described in chapter 16.06 subject to the criteria in section 17.60.030, then the use is prohibited. A use deemed to be prohibited may be appealed, subject to the provisions of section 17.12.050.

(Code 2020, § 17.60.010; Ord. No. 1240, § 9, 6-17-2009; Ord. No. 1313, § 1, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 1418, § 2, 3-21-2019; Ord. No. 1511, § 16, 3-21-2024)

¹  Uses meeting the standards for maker firms may be reviewed and approved as set forth in KMC section 17.26.080.

²  New multifamily dwellings are limited to sites north of Geranium Street.

(Code 2020, § 17.60.020; Ord. No. 1240, § 8, 6-17-2009; Ord. No. 1313, § 1, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 1418, § 2, 3-21-2019)

It is recognized that not every conceivable use can be identified. Therefore an allowance for a substantially similar use may be granted through an administrative review process in chapter 16.06. In no instance shall a use specifically identified in any zoning district in the city be allowed in another zoning district where that use is specifically permitted or is specifically prohibited in the subject zone. When a use is not specifically listed in Table 17.60.020, the use may be allowed if it is determined by the city administrator or their designee through an administrative review process that the use is similar to other uses listed. This section establishes the authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those listed in this chapter for determining similarity. In determining similarity, the city administrator shall make all of the following findings:

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The proposed use shall substantially meet the intent of and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan;

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The proposed use shall meet the stated purpose and general intent of the zone in which the use is proposed to be located;

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The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the city; and

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The proposed use shall possess similar characteristics or performance standards common with and not be of greater intensity, density or generate more environmental impact than those uses listed in the uses permitted in the zone in which it is to be located.

(Code 2020, § 17.60.030; Ord. No. 1313, § 1, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 1418, § 2, 3-21-2019; Ord. No. 1511, § 17, 3-21-2024)

(Code 2020, § 17.60.035; Ord. No. 1313, § 1, 6-5-2013; Ord. No. 1418, § 2, 3-21-2019; Ord. No. 1511, § 2, 3-21-2024)