The commercial/residential designation is to encourage residential and commercial mixed use structures or separate uses that are compatible with a traditional pedestrian-oriented scale common in the zone. The designation also encourages higher density residential apartment complexes and government offices with limited auto-oriented businesses in areas with highway access. This district is intended to combine these uses in a centrally located area that will conveniently serve the populace of the Shelton area with a varied and specialized selection of housing options, goods, and services. It is further intended to promote development in this district in such a manner as to maximize availability and function of alternative modes of transportation through facilitation of convenient access to mass transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities and to provide for the convenience and safety of citizens and visitors. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

Permitted uses in the CR-V district shall be as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, and as follows:

A.    Drive-thru restaurants for parcels with frontage along First Street/Olympic Highway South, subject to site plan review pursuant to Chapter 20.49 and applicable design standards.

B.    Limited auto-oriented uses including auto detailing, auto stereo installation/repair, and auto glass replacement and chip repair for parcels located south of Turner Avenue with adequate vehicle ingress/egress along First Street/Olympic Highway South and subject to site plan review approval. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

A.    Light manufacture of consumer goods that is incidental to a permitted on-premises retail use; provided, that:

1.    There shall be no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazards;

2.    The applicant shall demonstrate to the director of community and economic development or his/her designee that the production of noise, vibration, emissions, odors, or other environmental considerations will not detrimentally impact sensitive adjoining or adjacent land uses. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

Similar or related uses are permitted and the criteria for determination of similarity or relatedness are as follows:

A.    Uses similar to, or related to, those listed in the land use matrix are permitted upon a finding of the director of community and economic development that a particular unlisted use does not conflict with the intent of this chapter or the policies of the comprehensive plan.

B.    The criteria for such finding of similarity shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.    The proposed use is appropriate in this zone given the emphasis on pedestrian orientation, mass transit and mixed use;

2.    The design requirements for permitted uses can be met by the proposed use;

3.    The proposed use will be compatible with and complementary to adjacent uses and uses within the corridor in general. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

Conditional uses as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, require a conditional use permit as provided in Chapter 20.44, and subject to applicable conditions as found in that chapter. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

A.    Minimum lot size: six thousand square feet.

B.    Front yard: minimum ten feet.

C.    Side yard: minimum five feet, ten feet on a flanking side street.

D.    Rear yard: none required except a minimum of five feet along alleys (in addition to visibility requirements at alley/driveway access areas).

E.    Maximum building coverage: forty-five percent.

F.    Maximum development coverage: Maximum coverage by impervious surfaces shall be sixty-five percent.

Note: The provisions of the Shelton Municipal Code regarding stormwater runoff, parking, landscaping, critical areas, and design requirements may further limit impervious surfaces. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

A.    Building height requirements shall be as provided in Table 20.06.030(A). (Ord. 2021-0824 § 6, 2024; Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

All uses in the CR-V zone shall comply with the applicable portions of Chapter 20.64, Design Standards. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

All uses in the CR-V zone shall comply with the applicable portions of Chapter 20.60, Landscaping and Screening. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010)

Signs shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 20.38. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

A.    Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 20.40 and the parking lot landscaping requirements of Chapter 20.60.

B.    Parking is not allowed between the front of the building and the street to optimize access visibility and encourage greater ease of pedestrian access unless site constraints do not allow for parking to be placed in another location and does not impede pedestrian access. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)