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A. Purpose. This section establishes the development standards and site requirements for uses in the commercial zones. The standards and rules are established to provide flexibility in project design, prevent fire danger, provide adequate access and circulation, reduce incompatibilities, and prevent overloading of infrastructure due to the impacts of development.

B. Explanation of Table. Development standards are listed down the left column of the table and the commercial zones are identified across the top row. The matrix cells contain the requirements of each zone. The footnotes identify particular requirements applicable to a specific use, standard, or zone. Additional requirements for the NC Zone are found in Chapter 18.31.

TABLE 2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES

Development Standards

C-1

C-2

C-1A

NC

Minimum lot size

NR

NR

NR

See Section 18.31.020

Maximum lot size

NR1

NR

NR1

3 acres

Maximum building height

100'2

100'2

100'2

See Section 18.31.040

Minimum front yard setback3

NR

15'

NR

See Section 18.31.030(A)

Maximum front setback

0'4

NR

NR

See Section 18.31.030(A)

Exterior side yard setback3

NR

15'

0'

See Section 18.31.030(B)

Interior side yard setback3

NR

NR

NR

See Section 18.31.030(B)

Rear yard setback3

NR

NR

NR

See Section 18.31.030(C)

Landscaping required (Chapter 18.57)

New parking lots only

Yes

New parking lots only

Yes. Additional requirements at Section 18.31.060

Buffer requirements

NR

Chapter 18.57

NR

Section 18.31.060

Signage

Chapter 18.58

Chapter 18.58

Chapter 18.58

Chapter 18.58 and Section 18.31.090

Outside storage allowed

No

Section 18.30.110

Section 18.30.110

No

Fencing requirements

Section 18.30.120

Section 18.30.120

Section 18.30.120

Sections 18.30.120 and 18.31.060

Parking required (Chapter 18.54)

For residential only

Yes

For residential and lodging only

Yes

Ground floor window standards

Section 18.30.150

NR

Section 18.30.150

Section 18.30.150

Pedestrian requirements

NR

Section 18.30.160

NR

Section 18.30.160

NR = No requirement for the zone. Other regulations may apply.

Footnotes for Table 2:

1.No maximum lot size; however, any use over two (2) acres requires Hearing Examiner approval as a conditional use.

2.The Hearing Examiner may allow buildings or structures to be erected to an additional height after a public hearing and examination of the location and upon due proof to the satisfaction of the Hearing Examiner that the additional height will not be detrimental.

3.Setbacks.

A. Within the setback area shown on Table 2, no building or structure (as defined in Section 18.03.040) shall be allowed, except flagpoles, street furniture, transit shelters, signage, fencing, slope stability structures, and improvements less than thirty inches (30") above grade, including decks, patios, walks, and driveways. Some of these structures and improvements require a permit. Eaves, cornices, and awnings may project into the required setback no more than two feet (2').

B. The setbacks shown in the table are zoning setbacks. Larger setbacks may be required by the State Building Code, State Fire Code, sight distance requirements, or landscaping requirements (Chapter 18.57).

4.Portions of the building may be set back further than the maximum setback to allow for features that encourage pedestrian use and activity along the street, such as building modulation, pedestrian plazas or courtyards, covered or recessed entryways, commercial uses or displays (such as vendors, newsstands, or cafes), public art (such as water features or sculptures), or seating and/or planter areas.

(Ord. 2949, 4/14/20; Ord. 2929, 8/13/19; Ord. 2781, 9/8/15; Ord. 2599, 12/28/10; Ord. 2457, 5/12/09; Ord. 2144, 12/9/03)