The purpose of the village commercial zone district is to provide for a variety of public, commercial, and residential uses, emphasizing rehabilitation and in-fill to create a pedestrian-oriented "village." Commercial uses and signage are restricted to those consistent with the pedestrian-oriented nature of the zone district. This zone district is consistent with the village commercial (VC) land use designation.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the VC district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license or other required permits:

A.

Retail sales, such as florist, bookstore, variety store, drug store, hardware store, gift shop, art gallery, grocery/food market;

B.

Professional or medical offices;

C.

Convenience store;

D.

Department/clothing store;

E.

Financial institution;

F.

Police, fire or sheriff station;

G.

Museum/heritage center;

H.

Sit-down restaurant/coffee shop;

I.

Public transportation facilities;

J.

Off-street parking facilities in conjunction with permitted uses.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the VC district upon approval and validation of an administrative permit subject to the provisions of Section 17.92.050 of this title:

A.

Temporary outdoor sales (e.g., Christmas tree/pumpkin sale);

B.

Temporary outdoor event (e.g., farmer's market, concert);

C.

Multi-family residence.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)

The following uses are permitted in the VC district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:

A.

Bed and breakfast;

B.

Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge;

C.

Church/temple;

D.

Communication/utility services;

E.

Conference/convention center;

F.

Day care center;

G.

Funeral home/mortuary;

H.

Health club;

I.

Liquor store;

J.

Motion picture theater;

K.

Nurseries;

L.

Outdoor sales in conjunction with an approved use;

M.

Small collection recycling facility (no processing involved);

N.

Public or private school/training facility;

O.

Veterinary clinic.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.41.020, 17.41.030, or 17.41.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site is ten thousand (10,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width is as follows:

1.

Interior Lot: sixty five (65) feet;

2.

Corner Lot: seventy five (75) feet.

C.

Yards. The following yard set-back requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020:

1.

Front:

a.

Non-Residential Uses: None;

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

2.

Rear:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

i.

Abutting Non-Residential: None

ii.

Abutting Residential: Ten feet

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

3.

Side:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

i.

Abutting Non-Residential: None

ii.

Abutting Residential: Five feet on one side and ten feet on the opposite side. (Note: the minimum sideyards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side).

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

D.

Maximum Structural Height:

a.

Abutting Non-Residential: forty (40) feet

b.

Abutting Residential: thirty (30) feet

E.

Landscaping: The landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

F.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

G.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in chapter 17.86 of this title.

H.

Signs. The intent of the village commercial zone district is to create a pedestrian-oriented area within the commercial district. The allowable uses, including the residential uses, are smaller in scale and more similar to boutiques than large volume retail. In order to encourage this type of development, pole signs and similar large free standing signs have been prohibited in favor of smaller-scale monument signs.

1.

Building signs shall not exceed a combined size of one-and-one-half square feet in area for each lineal foot of building frontage facing a public street. Only the longest frontage shall be considered in calculating the allowable sign size.

2.

Monument sign. A single monument sign shall be permitted per parcel or grouping of uses. The sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal feet of building up to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet, and subject to the following design parameters:

a.

The sign shall not be mounted on a pole or similar structure.

b.

The sign shall not exceed forty-two inches in height.

c.

The sign shall not impede sight-distance considerations for driveway access and/or roadways.

d.

The sign shall be located in a landscaped area not less than twice the size of the sign.

e.

The design of the sign enclosure, and colors shall be consistent with the building design of the project.

3.

The general appurtenant sign standards shall apply as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title.

I.

Zone Walls. Zone wall requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.070 of this title.

J.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outside trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obstructing fence at least one foot higher than the trash container(s).

K.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or use permit shall submit a plan, which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the development services director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of a permit. If a use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)