In the C district, it is intended that structures, premises and facilities would provide a mix of uses including major shopping, business facilities and civic uses serving an urban and/or agricultural area of sufficient population to support the facilities provided.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2023-12-1155, § 1, 12-20-2023)

Principal use listed as uses permitted outright in the C district are intended to be retail and service oriented uses focused on sales of goods and services to end users. Permitted uses include:

A.

Retail - Retail stores and shops providing goods and services, including hardware, dry goods, apparel, home appliances, jewelry, photographic studio, furniture and boat sales; gift shop;

B.

Service and Professional Space - Cafe, tavern, theater (including outdoor), radio and television, bank, business or professional office;

C.

Repair and Sales - Automobile, truck and machinery dealer (new and used), garage, and automobile, truck and other passenger vehicle repair reconditioning, painting, upholstering, motor rebuilding, body and fender work; refrigerated locker rental, shoe repair, bakery, supermarket, tailoring;

D.

Preparation and Sales - Formulating and preparing for sale such products as bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, dairy products, drugs, food and beverage products; including brewer, distillery, or winery in conjunction with a pub eatery or tasting room;

E.

Hospitality - Hotel, motel and tourist facilities; places of public assembly; commercial recreation does not include short-term rental, see WSMC 17.48.030.D;

F.

Artisan Manufacture and Sales - Boatbuilding; instruments, dishware, candles, glassware; metal work and welding; other items assembled from various raw materials such as wood, bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth and glass; spinning or knitting of cotton, wool, flax or other fibrous materials; stone, marble and granite monument works;

G.

Other commercial uses determined to be similar to the above uses may be permitted, subject to approval of the planning commission.

H.

Residential - Condominium, apartment, and other dwelling types including balconies, outside courts or patios and constructed or renovated to be included as an integral part of a commercial or retail structure with the following conditions:

1.

The dwelling units shall have a minimum living area of four hundred square feet and a maximum of one thousand five hundred square feet.

2.

Residential uses shall not be more than eighty percent of the total square footage of the structure(s).

3.

The design of commercial establishments which include dwellings shall be a matter subject to review and approval by the city, applying clear and objective design standards as furnished to applicants at the outset of their application.

4.

If located on or along a commercial street front, the ground floor fronting that street shall be one hundred percent commercial use, with a minimum depth of twenty feet. An exception applies to residential stairway entrances and/or lobbies at a maximum width of twenty feet.

I.

Up to three accessory dwelling units, if not facing a commercial street; subject to conditional use review and Chapter 17.64;

J.

Live-work residential units, where the ground floor fronting a commercial street shall be one hundred percent retail or restaurant use, with a minimum depth of twenty feet. An exception applies to residential stairway entrances and/or lobbies at a maximum width of twenty feet.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2022-02-1096, § 1, 2-16-2022; Ord. No. 2024-07-1166, 7-3-2024)

Uses which may be authorized subject to conditional use permit review by the planning commission or where otherwise delegated to the planning administrator within subject sections in a C district are intended to provide for compatible manufacturing, light industrial, residential, and storage uses especially in conjunction with retail use. Uses possible to permit conditionally include:

A.

Light manufacturing, repair, and storage - Including equipment repair, and machine shop uses such as:

1.

Assembly, fabrication and distribution of metal products, electrical appliances, electronic instruments and devices;

2.

Research and development including testing sites for instruments and devices developed for proprietary use or sale;

3.

Repair, reconditioning, or rebuilding of fleet vehicles, farm equipment, heavy commercial equipment;

4.

Wholesale distribution of fuel or foodstuffs including: heating oil or natural gas, brewery, distillery, winery, cereal mill;

5.

Equipment storage of contractors' or loggers' equipment and truck storage yard, plant, repair, rental; storage of materials and parking of vehicles integral to the principal uses permitted outright; storage and parking; contained within an enclosed building or screened in a manner to avoid conflicts with surrounding permitted uses.

6.

Other storage conducted within an enclosed building or otherwise screened and shielded in a manner to achieve compatibility with surrounding uses.

B.

Small animal hospitals, veterinary facilities or offices.

C.

Short-term rentals pursuant to the standards of WSMC Ch. 5.02 and WSMC Ch. 17.57.

D.

Any other uses judged by the planning commission to be no more detrimental to adjacent properties than, and of the same type and character as, the above-listed uses.

In addition to conditions applied in response to conditional use permit criteria; clear and objective design standards listed in the commercial zone will be applied and included as conditions of approval when necessary to achieve compatibility with existing and permitted uses in the area.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2022-02-1096, § 1, 2-16-2022; Ord. No. 2023-12-1155, § 1, 12-20-2023)

Accessory uses permitted outright in a C district are as follows:

A.

Uses and structures customarily incidental to principal uses permitted outright;

B.

Signs as permitted by the Sign Ordinance, Chapter 15.12 of this code;

C.

Commercial parking lots for private passenger vehicles only.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012)

Density provisions for the C district are as follows:

A.

Maximum building height: thirty-five feet;

B.

Minimum lot: none;

C.

Minimum front yard depth: none required;

D.

Minimum side yard, interior lot: none required;

E.

Minimum side yard, corner lot: none required;

F.

Minimum side yard, zone transition lot: same as requirement of adjoining more-restrictive district;

G.

Minimum rear yard: none; except when abutting an R district, twenty feet.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2023-12-1155, § 1, 12-20-2023)

A.

Industrial and manufacturing uses or services unless limited in nature and permitted in accordance with uses listed above.

B.

Warehouses and storage facilities unless limited in nature and permitted in accordance with uses listed above.

C.

Junk and salvage yards, automobile or truck wrecking yards.

D.

Open storage areas.

E.

Any business, service, repair, processing or storage not conducted wholly within an enclosed building, except for open-air markets, pop-up shops, food trucks, off-street parking, off-street loading, automobile service stations and limited outside seating for restaurants and cafes.

F.

Processes and equipment and goods processed or sold determined to be objectionable by reason of odor, dust, smoke, cinders, gas, noise, vibration, refuse matter, water-carried waste, or not in compliance with the fire code.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2023-12-1155, § 1, 12-20-2023)

A.

Property development standards—All new development shall conform to Chapter 17.81, Site and Building Plan Review, and to any and all architectural and design standards which may be adopted by the city.

B.

Roof standards/surfacing:

1.

Finished roof material shall meet Class "C" roof standards. Dark and non-reflective roofing material shall be used for all visible roof surfaces.

C.

Roof standards/mechanical equipment and venting:

1.

All mechanical equipment located on roof surfaces such as, but not limited to, air conditioners, heat pumps, fans, ventilator shafts, duct work, or related devices or support work, shall be screened from view when possible and visible equipment shall be of a matte and/or non-reflective finish, unless reviewed and determined by the planning commission to be compatible with or a positive addition to the design and character of the commercial area. This restriction shall not apply to radio/television antennas or dishes (see Chapter 17.78).

2.

All exposed metal flashing, roof jacks and plumbing vents shall be matte finishes/non-reflective.

D.

Drainage—All stormwater concentrated by the structure and related impervious surfaces must be handled on site. Concentration of roof drainage shall not be shed by drip or overflow at points that cross pedestrian walkways or paths. A plan of the roof and surface drainage shall insure that pedestrian walkways and paths remain free from concentrated water shedding. Such plans shall be included in the proposed site drainage plan required for site and building plan review in Chapter 17.81.

E.

Exterior walls/siding—Acceptable siding shall be of lap, plank, shingle, board and batten style. Siding with brushed, sanded or rough sawn texture may be permitted, if approved by the planning commission. Siding shall be finished in natural or earth-tone colors. Other colors or styles may be permitted if approved by the planning commission. All other composition materials shall be carefully reviewed for visual compatibility by the planning commission.

F.

Exterior walls/masonry—Masonry walls or walls with masonry veneer may be native or cultured stone or standard-sized brick of natural or earth-tone colors. Ceramic tile, manufactured concrete block or slabs may be permitted, but shall be subject to review by the planning commission to insure use of earth-tone colors, matte finish, and compatible relationship to native materials.

G.

Exterior walls/metal—Metal walls, panels, partitions, facing or surfacing of any type is subject to review by the planning commission and must be found to be compatibly designed and intentionally applied rather than relied on solely as a less expensive option. Window panel fillers, exterior metal doors, door casings and windows shall be allowed.

H.

Windows and doors—All window and door frames shall be dark or earth-tone in color. Doors may be painted graphic colors as a part of the ten percent graphic color and signing limitation.

I.

Garbage and refuse areas—Building plans shall include provisions for the storage of garbage containers. Garbage containers shall be fully enclosed and covered. Disposal and storage of hazardous or toxic substances in garbage or refuse receptacles is strictly prohibited. On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities shall conform to State Siting Criteria, RCW 70.105.210.

J.

Orientation of entry and display space—Entry and window display area shall be oriented toward the city street. Parking may and will often be provided behind and/or under the rear or side portion of a new commercial structure. In this case additional entry may be oriented toward the parking area but such additional entry area will be in addition to rather than in place of window display and entry area addressing the street and sidewalk.

K.

Utilities—All electrical, telephone, and other utilities shall be brought underground into the site and to the buildings.

L.

Loading—All loading must be on-site and no on-street loading is permitted. All truck loading aprons and other loading areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt, be well-drained and of strength adequate for the truck traffic expected.

M.

Parking—All vehicles must be parked on the site unless otherwise provided for in accordance with [Chapter] 17.72. No on-street parking is permitted. Minimum parking stall width should be eight feet, six inches and length nineteen feet. All parking areas shall be paved with concrete or asphalt and shall conform to all regulations hereinafter in effect.

N.

Outside storage—All storage and refuse shall be visually screened by landscaping barriers, walls or coverings and be included in plans and specifications. Such barriers, walls or coverings shall not restrict access to emergency exits.

O.

Noxious effects:

1.

No vibration other than that caused by highway vehicles or trains shall be permitted which is discernible at the property line of the use concerned.

2.

Except for exterior lighting, operations producing heat or glare shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Exterior lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

3.

All materials, including wastes, shall be stored and all grounds shall be maintained in a manner which will not attract or aid the propagation of insects or rodents or create a hazard.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2016-10-995, § 1, 11-16-2016)

In the C district, minimum off-street parking for commercial uses shall be provided as specified in Chapter 17.72. Section 17.72.060 exempts some existing structures from being required to meet off street parking standards and limits the instances in which expanded building areas are required to meet a parking standard. Allowances for parking to be located walking distance from a new structure and joint use of spaces per Section 17.72.070 may also be authorized when determined by the planning commission or city administrator to provide appropriate flexibility in the application of parking requirements in the core downtown area. (Jewett commercial street front.)

For residential uses in the C district, one space is required per unit, and one-half space per ADU, with a minimum of one space provided. Assigned parking in remote lots, including lots under the same ownership as the dwelling(s), or joint use parking under binding agreement, may be substituted if they are within two hundred feet of the subject property.

(Ord. No. 2012-12-910, 12-19-2012; Ord. No. 2023-12-1155, § 1, 12-20-2023)