Tenino City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 106
40. - NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES
106.40.010. - Commercial 1 (C1) zone.
A.
Intent. The commercial 1 zone encompasses the area in and around historic downtown Tenino and is meant to build on the historic and walkable nature of the area. Buildings are meant to be comprised of a high-quality design that compliments the historic architecture of the area, and storefronts are meant to contribute to the creation of a walkable business district, with features such as awnings, large windows and attractive window displays that help to encourage pedestrian exploration and purchasing within the area. Retail, service and certain craft uses, which generate significant pedestrian traffic, are meant to occupy bottom floors of buildings, while offices, services, and residences with lesser turnover are intended to be situated in upper stories or towards the back of structures. Buildings are meant to be set at or near the front property line to help define the walkable, pedestrian-oriented street front, and parking is intended to be located on the street, in shared parking facilities, or behind the structures.
B.
Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the C1 zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.
C.
Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.
D.
Lot standards.
1.
Minimum lot size.
a.
Width: 20 feet.
b.
Depth: 24 feet.
2.
Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.
a.
Individual water and septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.
b.
Public water and individual septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.
c.
Public water and sewer: 40 du/ac.
E.
Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved).
F.
Additional zone-specific standards.
1.
Residential uses. Residential uses may only be allowed as part of a mixed-use development and must not be located on the ground floor.
2.
Conventional lodging. Conventional lodging may only be allowed as part of a mixed-use development.
3.
On-street parking. Required parking may be provided on-street provided the following standards are met.
a.
An on-street parking space shall have the following length of uninterrupted curb adjoining to the lot of record of the proposed use.
b.
On-street parking shall not be provided along a yellow curb or other no parking areas put in place by the City or WSDOT.
c.
The on-street parking shall follow the established configuration of existing on-street parking.
d.
On-street parking spaces shall be available for use by the public at all times. Signs or actions limiting public use of on-street spaces are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 881, § 31, 9-26-2017)
106.40.020. - Commercial 2 (C2) zone.
A.
Intent. The commercial 2 zone is located at entrances to the community and at major community intersections. The zone is meant to accommodate primarily commercial uses, such as retail and service uses, though some dwellings in upper stories of structures are appropriate if desired. The zone is meant to be targeted primarily to passing motorists, though some individuals will walk to the area. Parking is meant to be located on-site.
B.
Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the C2 zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.
C.
Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.
D.
Lot standards.
1.
Minimum lot size.
a.
Width: 20 feet.
2.
Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.
a.
Individual water and septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.
b.
Public water and individual septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.
c.
Public water and sewer. 40 du/ac.
E.
Development options and subdivision. (Reserved).
F.
Additional zone-specific standards.
1.
Residential uses. Residential uses may only be allowed as part of a mixed-use development and must not be located on the ground floor.
2.
On-street parking. Required parking may be provided on-street provided the following standards are met.
a.
An on-street parking space shall have the following length of uninterrupted curb adjoining to the lot of record of the proposed use.
b.
On-street parking shall not be provided along a yellow curb or other no parking areas put in place by the City or WSDOT.
c.
The on-street parking shall follow the established configuration of existing on-street parking.
d.
On-street parking spaces shall be available for use by the public at all times. Signs or actions limiting public use of on-street spaces are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 881, § 31, 9-26-2017)
106.40.030. - Commercial 3 (C3) zone.
A.
Intent. The commercial 3 zone is located along major corridors within the community, and near the historic downtown of Tenino. The zone currently has a mix of existing single-family uses, new and existing multifamily buildings, mixed-use structures, and commercial uses, and is meant to allow this diversity and mix of uses as the area transitions in the future. The area allows existing single-family homes to continue as a conforming use, and permits new uses such as multifamily residential, commercial and some industrial activities. Buildings within the zone are meant to be set back from the street to some degree, to respect the design of the existing structures within the area, though some existing uses that are set on or near the street are not meant to be non-conforming. Parking is intended to be provided on site (preferably in the back of the building and accessed by an alley or on the side of the building) to maintain the appearance of a street front lined with buildings.
B.
Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the C3 zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.
C.
Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.
D.
Lot standards.
1.
Minimum lot size.
a.
Width: 20 feet.
b.
Depth: 55 feet.
2.
Maximum residential density. Residential density is calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of a sewer system. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.
a.
Individual water and septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.
b.
Public water and individual septic: Defers to Thurston County standards.
c.
Public water and sewer. 40 du/ac.
E.
Development options and subdivision. (Reserved).
F.
Additional zone-specific standards.
1.
Attached single-family dwellings. The side yard setback may be reduced to zero feet when a row of townhouses or other attached dwelling units are constructed on different lots as part of the same development.
2.
On-street parking. Required parking may be provided on-street provided the following standards are met.
a.
An on-street parking space shall have the following length of uninterrupted curb adjoining to the lot of record of the proposed use.
b.
On-street parking shall not be provided along a yellow curb or other no parking areas put in place by the City or WSDOT.
c.
The on-street parking shall follow the established configuration of existing on-street parking.
d.
On-street parking spaces shall be available for use by the public at all times. Signs or actions limiting public use of on-street spaces are prohibited.
(Ord. No. 881, § 31, 9-26-2017)
106.40.040. - Industrial (I) zone.
A.
Intent. The industrial zone provides for some commercial and utilities activities and large-scale industrial types of activities. The designation allows for the manufacturing freight warehousing and finished product movement areas.
B.
Physical development. Standards applicable to physical development in the I zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter or section for additional standards.
C.
Allowed uses and use standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced title, chapter, or section for additional standards. All standards in Title 106 and Title 108 are applicable unless stated otherwise.
D.
Lot standards. (Reserved).
E.
Development options and subdivision. (Reserved).
F.
Additional zone-specific standards. (Reserved).
(Ord. No. 881, § 31, 9-26-2017)