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Shelton City Zoning Code

20.06 Use

District Classifications, Boundaries, Land Use Matrix, and Zoning Map

20.06.010 Use classifications.

To effectuate the comprehensive land use plan as adopted by the city council under Ordinance No. 1442-496 and as amended from time to time, lands within the incorporated area of the city are classified into the following categories which are further described in subsequent sections and so indicated on the zoning map:

Zone

Symbol on Map

Neighborhood residential

NR

Low-intensity mixed use

MU

Airport industrial

AI

Public services

PS

Valley commercial/residential mix

CR-V

Goose Lake commercial/residential mix

CR-G

Downtown commercial

DT

Medical/educational

ME

General commercial

GC

Commercial/industrial mix

CI

Industrial

I

Low-intensity commercial

LI-C

Professional office/residential mixed use

PR-A

(Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1713-1207 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1592-0503 § 1, 2003: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.06.020 Boundaries of zoning districts.

A.    Streets and Alleys, Lot Lines. The boundaries of the various zoning districts shown on the zoning map are, unless otherwise indicated, centerlines of street, alley, or other public right-of-way, or lot lines as shown on the said map. Where the location of zoning district boundaries, as indicated on the map, are other than street, alley, or other public rights-of-way, or lot lines, then such boundaries shall be as shown on the zoning map by figures for distances measured from the public rights-of-way or lot lines. Where the street layout actually on the ground varies from that shown on the zoning map, the designations shown on the map shall be applied by the hearings examiner so as to carry out the intent and purpose of the zoning plan for that district.

B.    Divided Ownership. Where a zoning district boundary line, as shown on the zoning map, divides a lot in a single ownership at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the use permitted on the least restrictive portion of such lot may extend to the portion lying in the more restrictive district a distance of not more than fifty feet beyond the district boundary line. (Ord. 1713-1207 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.06.030 Land use matrix.

The following Table 20.06.030 is a matrix of permitted and conditional uses for each of the above districts. Where a proposed use is not included on the list, it may be found sufficiently similar to a permitted use upon the discretion of the city manager or his/her designee.

Table 20.06.030
A. General Considerations: Lot Size, Setbacks, Building Height and Size.

 

 

ZONES:

 

 

 

NR

AI

PS

MU

ME

CR-V

CR-G

DT

GC

CI

I

LI-C

PR-A

General:

Units:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design review?

yes or no

by use

yes4

yes5

y

n

y

y

y

yes3

n

n

yes, where indicated

yes

Minimum lot size

square feet

varies

none

6,000

6,000

none

6,000

varies

none

none

none

none

6,000

6,000

Front yard, minimum

feet

10

0

10

15

10

10

10

0

0

0

0

10

10

Front yard, maximum

feet

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

10

none

none

none

none

none

Side yard

feet

5

0

10

10

5

5

5

0

0

0

0

5

5

Side yard on R-O-W

feet

7

0

10

10

10

10

10

0

0

0

0

7

7

Rear yard

feet

15

0

10

n/a

10

n/a

5

0

0

0

0

15

12

Rear yard, alley

feet

2

0

3

n/a

n/a

n/a

2

0

0

0

0

n/a

5

Building ground floor, maximum

square feet

n/a

none

none

6,000

n/a

6,000

n/a

none

none

none

none

3,0001

3,000

Building size, maximum2

square feet

n/a

none

none

9,000

n/a

15,000

n/a

none

none

none

none

12,000

12,000

Building height

feet/floor

none

45

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

Building coverage

%

35

n/a

60

35/55

35

35/55

45

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

35/55

35/55

Development coverage

%

45

n/a

80

60/80

65

60/80

65

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

60/80

70

Outside storage?

yes or no

n/a

y

n

n

n

n

n/a

n

y

y

y

conditional use where specifically indicated

n

1.    Buildings up to 6,000 square feet ground floor may be allowed as a conditional use. See Section 20.44.330.

2.    For purposes of calculating maximum building size, floor area in basements used for storage, mechanical equipment, and/or noncommercial or nonresidential uses shall not be included.

3.    Design review required only in portions of the GC zone within a designated gateway corridor per the comprehensive plan. For purposes of this section, the gateway corridor shall include all property within 100 feet of the public right-of-way concerned.

4.    Design standards shall be required for the gateway and neighborhood commercial districts of the Sanderson Field master plan. See Section 20.64.110.

5.    Site plan review required for all new projects within the PS zoning district, with additional consideration given to ensure the project is sensitive to existing residences and commercial uses, reinforces the character of surrounding properties, and incorporates traditional forms and materials into the development. See Chapter 20.49.

B. Permitted and Conditional Land Uses.

 

ZONES:

 

NR

AI1

PS

MU

ME

CR-V

CR-G

DT

GC

CI

I

LI-C

PR-A

General Land Uses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assembly (such as restaurants, churches, bars, meeting halls, theatres, etc.)

NC3

 

CU

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

CU

Business (such as professional services, doctor and dentist offices, escape rooms, etc.)

NC3

 

CU

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Educational (such as schools, colleges, etc.)

CU

 

Y

N

Y

CU

CU

CU

N

N

N

CU

CU

Factory and industrial (such as manufacturing, brewing, distilling, etc.)

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

A2

A2

Y

Y

N

N

High hazard (such as fuel depots, explosives storage, etc.)

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Institutional (such as hospitals, nursing homes, etc.)

N

 

CU

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

Mercantile/retail (such as storefronts, galleries, etc.)

NC3

 

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Low-density residential: 1—4 dwelling units per lot, and accessory dwellings

Y

 

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Medium-density residential: 5+ dwelling units per lot, townhomes, apartments, condominiums

PUD

 

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y8

Y8

N

N

Y

CU

Storage, indoor

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

CU

N

Storage, outdoor (no junk or salvage)

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

CU

N

Utility and miscellaneous

CU

 

Y

CU

CU

CU

CU

CU

CU

CU

CU

CU

N

Restricted Land Uses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group home

Y

 

N

Y

N

Y

Y

CU

N

N

N

Y

Y

Rooming house

CU

 

Y

Y

Y

Y

CU

Y

CU

N

N

N

Y

Day care center

NC3

 

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

CU

Drive-through or drive-in business (such as restaurants, coffee shops, pharmacies, etc.)

N

 

N

Y4

Y

Y4

Y4

Y5

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Auto-oriented business (such as gas stations, car wash, repairs, sales, etc.)

N

 

N

Y4

Y

N

N

CU5

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Mineral extraction

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Recreational vehicle park or campground

CU

 

N

CU

N

N

N

N

CU

N

N

N

N

Outdoor agriculture, not to include animals or grazing

A

 

A

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Freighting and truck yards, warehousing

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Bed and breakfast inns

CU

 

N

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

CU

Sexually oriented business

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y7

N

N

N

N

Marijuana producer, processor, and/or researcher, state-licensed

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Marijuana retail outlet, state-licensed

N

 

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Planned unit development, Chapter 20.32

Y

 

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N = Not Permitted; Y = Permitted; CU = Conditional Use Permit Required; PUD = Planned Unit Development; A = Accessory Use; NC = Neighborhood Commercial District, see note 3

1 Uses shall be in conformance with the Sanderson Field master plan and consistent with the functions and uses intended within the land use district where the use is proposed. All proposed site improvements, buildings, and uses shall be in compliance with the airport overlay zoning regulations (Mason County Chapter 17.60, City of Shelton Chapter 20.70).

2 “A” denotes accessory to a principal use, such as a microbrewery with a mercantile or assembly component.

3 “NC” denotes that a conditional use as part of a neighborhood commercial district, and subject to the neighborhood commercial design review as well as the NC portion of the conditional use chapter.

4 Allowed if within 300 feet of direct access (via on or off ramp) to a Washington State or United States highway.

5 Allowed if parcel is located with frontage along First Street/Olympic Highway South.

6 Allowed as a conditional use in the downtown (DT) zone on parcels south of Grove Street and east of Second Street.

7 Subject to location limitations set forth in Section 20.35.040.

8 Multifamily dwelling units may only occupy the upper floor(s) of a commercial building.

(Ord. 2025-0924 § 1, 2025; Ord. 2021-0824 § 1, 2024; Ord. 1999-1222 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1921-0518 (part), 2018; Ord. 1882-0116 § 7, 2016; Ord. 1859-0914 § 1, 2014; Ord. 1834-1113 § 4, 2013; Ord. 1785-0511 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1713-1207 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. 1697-0407 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1695-0307 Addendum A, 2007; Ord. 1647-0805 § 3, 2005; Ord. 1619-0504 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1556-1101 Exh. 1, 2001; Ord. 1547-0401 § 3 (Exh. 4), 2001; Ord. 1534-0600 § 3 (Exh. 3), 2000; Ord. 1527-0100 Attch. B, 2000; Ord. 1520-1099 Attch. A, 1999; Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)