Chapter 17.32
RC RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED USE ZONE
Sections:
17.32.060 Minimum property development standards.
17.32.070 Required findings and conditions.
17.32.010 Intent.
The intent of the RC residential commercial zone is to promote and protect a vital central business district and maximize the use of land within this area. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development of higher density residential units in combination with commercial land use and protect this zone from incompatible uses. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.32.020 Boundaries.
As depicted on the city’s official zoning map, the RC residential commercial mixed use zone consists of the following:
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Block 19 – Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24; |
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Block 20 – Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; |
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Block 27 – Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34; |
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Block 28 – Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48; |
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Block 30 – Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19; and |
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Block 123 – Parcels 1, 2 and 10. |
(Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.32.030 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses allowed in the RC zone are set forth in Table 17.32-1. Such uses shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.32.040 Conditional uses.
As indicated in Table 17.32-1, all new development or uses within the RC zone will require a conditional use permit in order to ensure compatibility, zoning and general plan consistency, and to assure the uses and development do not undermine the intent of the RC zone.
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Uses |
Permitted Use1 |
Conditional Use2 |
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All uses permitted in Chapters 17.26, 17.28 and 17.36 HMC existing on October 7, 1996 |
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Residential care homes serving up to six clients, includes foster family homes and small family homes for nonmedical assisted group care |
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A conditional use permit will be required for all new development or uses within the residential/commercial mixed use zone to ensure compatibility, zoning and general plan consistency, and to ensure they do not undermine the intent of the RC zone. |
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1 Similar uses shall be permitted subject to a recommendation by the planning commission and adoption by the city council.
2 This use shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.32.050 Prohibition.
No new development or use shall be permitted to any person who has not first obtained a conditional use permit from the planning commission. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.32.060 Minimum property development standards.
The development standards set forth in Table 17.32-2 shall be required for all new construction or use within the RC zone.
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Development Standards |
RC Residential Commercial Mixed Use Zone |
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Maximum density |
20 dwelling units/acre or 10 dwelling units per acre when in combination with commercial development |
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Maximum lot coverage |
100 percent |
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Maximum building height |
35 feet |
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Minimum front yard requirement |
0 feet |
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Minimum side yard requirement |
0 feet |
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Minimum rear yard requirement |
0 feet |
1 All multifamily residential units (R-2 and R-3) shall meet the building requirements of the R-3 multifamily residential zone.
2 Any commercial development shall meet the development standards as set forth for the C-2 general commercial zone.
(Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).
17.32.070 Required findings and conditions.
A conditional use permit in accordance with this chapter shall not be issued by the planning commission unless the following findings are made:
A. The proposed development or use is consistent with the general plan and in conformity with the standards of the zone and other applicable ordinances, excluding any approved variance;
B. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed use will be compatible with the adjacent uses and will not adversely impact the neighborhood character; and
C. Off-street or off-alley parking spaces are provided as required in Chapter 17.52 HMC. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).