Properties zoned C-1 are intended for large scale, auto oriented commercial uses located primarily along major arterials. Businesses located in this zone provide goods and services to customers throughout the region. A wide variety of residential development is allowed in this zone.

For uses permitted in the C-1 zone, see Table 17-1.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 6-14-2022)

Residential uses are allowed in the C-1 zone provided that when located on the same parcel as a commercial use, residence shall be located above the commercial use.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 6-14-2022)

Storage requirements are as follows:

A.

No premises shall be used as a storage area for anything other than storage of materials required in connection with the identified permitted uses in Table 17-1.

B.

The storage of substances, including chemicals and fertilizers which may affect the aquifer must be reviewed and approved by the Spokane Valley Fire Department.

C.

Storage areas must conform to the minimum setback regulations of the district.

D.

Where permitted, automobiles and other machinery normally displayed for sales purposes on any open lot may be displayed as specified in Appendix A of this title and shall not be considered storage.

E.

Storage areas shall be paved.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 6-14-2022)

Fencing is required as follows:

A.

Those parcels abutting residential zones shall have a six-foot high side and rear yard sight-obscuring fences constructed inside the property line.

B.

Fencing shall be required when the site is developed.

C.

Fencing shall be replaced as necessary to maintain the integrity of the screen.

D.

No fence shall be constructed within fifteen (15) feet of a street.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 6-14-2022)

A.

Where calculation amounts to one or fewer parking stalls, two stalls, including one ADA stall shall be required.

B.

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

C.

Off street parking in the C-1 and I-1 zones is subject to landscaping requirements found in Chapter 17.22.050(F)

D.

Parking standards applicable to C-2 zone found in Chapter 17.24.020.

Table 17-4

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 6-14-2022)

All parcels zoned C-1 require landscaping

A.

Landscaping shall be required when the site is developed.

B.

Landscaping shall be maintained in living condition at all times and shall require the installation of an automatic water system.

C.

Landscaping shall be replaced as necessary to maintain the integrity of the screen

D.

Those parcels abutting residential zones require that the perimeter of the parcel shall be developed with a Type 1 landscape screen as described below:

Type 1 landscape screen consists of a six foot sight obscuring fence (vinyl, wood, chain link with privacy slats) and a mix of predominately evergreen plantings, including living trees, shrubs and ground covers. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum height of four feet at the time of planting and be at least six feet in height at maturity. Plant materials shall be chosen and spaced so as to grow together within three years in a manner that is sufficient to totally obscure sight through the barrier. The entire planting strip shall be landscaped. Existing vegetation may be incorporated into the landscape design, provided it contributes to achieving the intent of the section.

E.

Landscape buffers are required whether or not property lines abut streets.

F.

Parking landscape islands are required at a rate of one per every ten parking spaces and shall be a minimum of one hundred forty-four (144) square foot each. Island shall be landscaped and contain at least one tree which shall be planted a minimum of six feet from the island curb edge.

G.

Street trees are required along the property line abutting Trent Avenue. Streets trees can be incorporated into landscape buffers. Street trees shall be chosen from the current list of acceptable trees kept and maintained by the Millwood Beautification and Tree Board.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 6-14-2022)