The C-1 district is a business zone classification providing for a wide range of retail and service businesses comparable to the central business district, thereby providing a focal point for the city's commerce. All activities, except minor merchandise display, shall be conducted within enclosed buildings, except that off-street loading, parking, and servicing incidental to the operation of the business.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 4.010, 1998)

The following uses are permitted in any C-1 district:

A.

Retail stores and personal service shops; studios; shops for custom work for the making of custom articles where such manufacture does not produce off-site, noise, odor or chemical waste; micro-breweries; office buildings, banks and government buildings; hotels and motels, bed-and-breakfast facility; newspaper offices and printing works; upholstery shops, laundry, cleaning and pressing agencies, buildings for the rental of frozen food lockers, eating and drinking establishments, bus and train depots; undertaking establishments, theaters and bowling alleys; motor vehicle sales and service, and service stations; sales, service and storage of boats, storage of passenger automobiles and pickup trucks; and storage and sales of unoccupied travel trailers or recreational vehicles. Automobile parking lots and storage areas must provide either a wall, sight-obscuring fence, or evergreen vegetative planting that effectively screens the lots and stored objects from view from adjacent streets.

B.

Art galleries, libraries, museums, churches, clubs and fraternal societies; memorial buildings, essential public facilities of statewide significance and public utilities; commercial trade schools.

C.

On-site hazardous waste treatments and storage facilities as an accessory use to any activity generating hazardous waste and lawfully permitted in the zone; provided, that such facilities must meet the state siting criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210 as now or hereafter amended.

D.

Other commercial uses determined by the city to be similar in nature to those listed in subsections A and B, of this section, and which meet the performance standards of this title.

(Ord. 574 § 3, 1999; Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 4.020, 1998)

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (4.020), 12-27-05)

The following secondary uses are permitted in any C-1 district:

A.

A secondary use is permitted in any C-1 district in conjunction with, but subordinate to, any of the uses permitted in the previous section. Secondary uses may include: A dwelling trait in conjunction with and accessory to an essential or primary use and located within the same building as said use. Dwelling units shall be permitted on any floors above the ground floor of a building used as a commercial establishment.

B.

A planned unit development is permitted which integrates commercial and residential uses subject to Section 17.32.060 and the performance standards section of this title.

C.

A secondary use is permitted in any C-1 district in conjunction with, but subordinate to, any of the uses permitted in the previous section. Secondary uses may include: A dwelling trait in conjunction with and accessory to an essential or primary use and located within the same building as said use. Dwelling units shall be permitted on any floors above the ground floor of a building used as a commercial establishment. Dwelling units used as short-term rentals must comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.20.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 4.030, 1998)

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (4.030), 12-27-05; Ord. No. 2021-05, § 6, 6-28-2021)

The following essential public facilities, as defined in this title and subject to the siting criteria of Section 17.52.070:

A.

State education facilities;

B.

Large scale or regional transportation facilities;

C.

Emergency communication towers and antennas, subject to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and approvals if they apply.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (4.035), 12-27-05)

The following uses are specifically prohibited in a C-1 district.

A.

Schools;

B.

Dwellings except as permitted by the previous section.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 4.040, 1998)

Off-street parking shall be provided in the C-1 district in accordance with the performance standards section of this title.

(Ord. 523 § 1 (part) Exh. A § 4.050, 1998)

In addition to the performance standards of Chapters 17.40—17.52 of this title, commercial uses must comply with the following:

A.

External Effects.

1.

Noise, vibration, odors, and emissions shall be contained within the commercial development area. Exterior lighting shall be designed to shield surrounding streets and land uses form excessive heat and glare. Maximum permissible noise levels shall be determined by WAC 173-60, as amended.

2.

Landscaping Installation. Site-obscuring landscaping must be installed at the perimeter of the property line where it abuts residential or community service zoning districts. Landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy.

3.

Maintenance. The owner, lessee or user shall be responsible for maintaining an orderly appearance of all properties and shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of all installed landscaped areas and any natural growth retained on the site. All required yards, parking areas, storage areas, and other open uses on the site shall be maintained at all times in a neat and orderly manner, appropriate for the district.

4.

Water. Federal, state and local standards pertaining to water quality and stormwater runoff control must be complied with.

5.

Storage. Outside storage is permitted; however, sight obscuring screening shall be required. Stored materials shall not exceed the height of the screening.

B.

Critical Areas. Commercial activities shall avoid disturbance to identified critical areas. Additional conditions or reports may be required by the city to ensure critical area protection, as specified in Section 17.32.040.

(Ord. No. 05-6, § 3 (4.050), 12-27-05)