A. Implement the goals and policies of the Northeast Area Element of the Comprehensive Plan as they relate to the area designated Hawks Prairie Business District.

B. Encourage development of an integrated, planned community where people will want to live and work, by permitting residential and compatible business uses to develop in close proximity to each other, with strong functional and aesthetic links, through the implementation of strict performance standards.

C. Assure that development is site sensitive, user efficient, and furthers the mixed-use policies of the Northeast Area Element of the Comprehensive Plan.

D. Assure that early development does not unnecessarily foreclose options for later projects and that new uses can be added without jeopardizing uses already established or planned.

E. Encourage originality, flexibility, and innovation in site planning and development, including architecture, landscaping, and graphic design, as well as circulation and infrastructure systems.

F. Assure that the natural and environmental characteristics and attributes of the district are preserved and enhanced.

G. Encourage and facilitate the use of mass transit and other forms of transportation alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle.

H. Provide for development consistent with the vision represented on the conceptual Hawks Prairie Business District site plans. This vision is of an area with distinctive character which includes such things as focal points at intersections and special site planning and building design considerations, all of which create a distinctive place to gather. The conceptual Hawks Prairie Business District site plans, Tables 16T-67 through 16T-70, are intended to serve as a guide in fulfilling the intent and provisions of the Hawks Prairie Business District.

I. Preserve an adequate supply of commercial areas located to maximize future market potential and to ensure the city is able to provide services for the projected growth in the region. (Ord. 1139 §4, 2000; Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. Commercial

Apparel

Automotive supplies

Auto sales including new or used cars, campers, trailers, motorcycles and boats subject to the provisions of LMC 16.37.070(K)

Books and stationery

Convenience stores and service stations designed for fueling no more than eight automobiles simultaneously and subject to the provisions of LMC 16.37.070(H)

Department stores

Drug stores and pharmacies

Fabric stores

Florists

Food stores

General merchandise

Gifts/specialty

Hobby/special interest

Homes appliances/electronics

Home furnishings

Home improvement centers/garden supplies

Jewelry and cosmetics

Liquor

Medical and dental offices and clinics (within multi-tenant buildings)

Personal services

Professional services when provided as an integral part of a commercial center

Sporting goods and related stores.

B. Hotels and motels.

C. Convention centers and conference facilities.

D. Eating and drinking establishments.

Restaurants with drive through windows shall meet the provisions of LMC 16.37.070(I).

E. Cultural, entertainment and recreation

Art galleries

Athletic facilities and health clubs

Bowling alleys

Cinemas

Libraries and museums.

F. Day care facilities when provided as an integral part of a commercial center and in support of the other uses therein.

G. Financial institutions

Banks

Brokerages

Finance companies

Insurance and real estate offices

Such uses shall be allowed only when provided as an integral part of a commercial center and in support of the other uses therein.

H. Residential subject to the provisions of LMC 16.37.070(L).

I. Other similar and related uses consistent with the intent of the zone as determined by the site plan review committee.

J. Urban agricultural uses as provided for and limited under Chapter 16.21 LMC. (Ord. 1588 §1, 2021; Ord. 1480 §19, 2015; Ord. 1368 §33, 2011; Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. All uses listed under LMC 16.37.020.

B. Public services

Higher education facilities

Vocational schools

Local public services including charitable and service organizations, employment centers, fire stations, police stations and other local government offices.

C. Mass transit

Bus transfer facilities

Park and ride lots, provided facilities are integrated into a commercial/mixed use site plan and parking facilities are shared with other uses.

D. Offices and manufacturing

Computer hardware and software development and assembly

Conference facilities

Corporate/regional/administrative offices

Day care facilities

Electrical equipment research, development, and assembly

Financial institutions including banks, brokerages, finance companies, insurance and real estate offices

High-tech industry

Medical offices and clinics

Offices and manufacturing

Photo and optical goods design and development

Professional and business offices

Scientific research and development

Scientific, analytic or control instrument research and development.

E. Eating and drinking establishments

Restaurants with drive-through windows shall be subject to LMC 16.37.070(I).

F. Warehouse and distribution activities, when developed in conjunction with a primary function such as business headquarters, research and design, marketing or retail sales and subject to the granting of a conditional use permit.

G. Medical facilities.

H. Residential subject to the provisions of LMC 16.37.070(L).

I. Other similar and related uses in accordance with the intent of this chapter as determined by the site plan review committee.

J. Urban agricultural uses as provided for and limited under Chapter 16.21 LMC. (Ord. 1480 §20, 2015; Ord. 1368 §34, 2011; Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. Uses with physical and operational requirements generating substantial:

Truck traffic

Dust

Glare

Heat or vibration

Noise

Odors.

B. Uses of a character which are either not compatible with the high aesthetic standards of the area, will not enhance the marketability of the Hawks Prairie Business District, or will adversely impact the city’s economic development strategies for this zone. These uses shall include, but are not limited to:

Activities entailing movement of heavy equipment on and off the site except during construction;

Auto or truck storage or repair as a primary use;

Cemeteries and crematoria;

Machine shops;

Motor freight terminals;

State, federal or public regional offices or facilities other than educational facilities as set forth in LMC 16.37.030;

Solid waste disposal facilities, including transfer stations, incinerators and sanitary landfills;

Standalone warehouse and distribution facilities. (Ord. 1480 §21, 2015; Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. Street setbacks. Ten foot minimum setback for structures and parking lots in a development and any public street.

B. Minimum lot size. Lots must be of adequate size to accommodate the allowed uses within the zone and be consistent with the vision for the area. In no case shall new lots be created that are under three acres in size, unless divided simultaneously with a site plan review approval for development on the new parcel(s) under three acres being divided.

C. Minimum development size. No parcel less than ten acres in size shall be developed with business/commercial uses, except where contiguous to, or functionally part of, an already developed or planned business/commercial area. (Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. Relationship Between Buildings. Proposed buildings shall be related harmoniously to the terrain and to other buildings in the vicinity that have a visual relationship to the proposed buildings.

B. Interior Circulation. Development proposals shall include the following components:

C. Access. Connection to arterials shall be made at city determined locations. Full access to arterials may be restricted by the city where necessary to facilitate efficient traffic circulation.

D. Transit. Buildings shall be located so as to encourage and facilitate the use of transit and other forms of transportation alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle.

E. Signs. The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting and materials of all signs shall not detract from the design of proposed buildings and structures and shall comply with Chapter 16.75 LMC.

F. Parking. All parking areas and structures shall comply with the standards of Chapter 16.72 LMC.

G. Utilities. All permanent utility lines, pipes and conduits shall be located below ground, and all other utility facilities, except fire hydrants, shall be landscaped and screened with sight-obscuring vegetation.

H. Standards for Convenience Stores and Service Stations.

I. Standards for Restaurants with Drive-Through Windows.

J. Mixed Use Occupancies. Residential units and retail business or office uses shall be permitted within the same structure, subject to the following limitations:

K. Standards for Auto Sales.

L. Standards for Residential.

M. Design Review. All development in the Hawks Prairie Business District shall be consistent with the appropriate provisions of Chapter 14.23 LMC. (Ord. 1588 §2, 2021; Ord. 1539 §85, 2019; Ord. 1480 §22, 2015; Ord. 1220 §38, 2004; Ord. 1154 §13, 2001; Ord. 1139 §5, 2000; Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. All developments in the Hawks Prairie Business District shall require site plan review and approval pursuant to Chapter 16.84 LMC.

B. Development proposals contiguous to undeveloped parcels shall show conceptually how the adjacent property may be developed in relationship to the lot or parcel proposed for development. The plan should generally indicate how open space, parking, driveways, walkways, etc., will relate or connect to adjacent parcels.

C. The site plan review committee may require changes in proposed development plans in order to ensure consistency with the vision and intent of the Hawks Prairie Business District as set forth in this chapter and Tables 16T-67 through 16T-70 and incorporated herein. (Ord. 1220 §39, 2004; Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. There shall be set aside for common open space not less than ten percent of the total site acreage of each office, commercial or other such development. It is the intent of this district that open spaces shall be designed to be consolidated and contiguous in large commonly dedicated areas wherever possible. Open space shall be located and designed to be useable for the recreation and enjoyment of the patrons, employees, and residents of the Hawks Prairie Business District.

B. The common open space shall be planned as a contiguous area located for the maximum benefit of the area it was designed to serve, preserving and where possible enhancing natural features.

C. Acceptance of open space areas proposed to be dedicated to the city shall be at the city’s discretion. (Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).

A. It shall be the responsibility of the operator and/or the proprietor of any permitted use to provide such reasonable evidence and technical data as the enforcing officer may require to demonstrate that the use or activity is or will be in compliance with the environmental performance standards of Chapter 16.57 LMC.

B. Failure of the enforcing officer to require such information shall not be construed as relieving the operator and/or the proprietor from compliance with Chapter 16.57 LMC, environmental performance standards. (Ord. 1054 §2, 1997).