Chapter 17.48
P – PUBLIC
Sections:
17.48.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
17.48.030 Development standards.
17.48.040 Performance standards.
17.48.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the public district is to help further the enhancement of existing, publicly held properties, and to promote privately owned properties to develop into community-oriented uses, particularly those of a recreational nature. Providing adequate land area for needed public and recreational land uses is integral in maintaining the pattern and ratio of land uses within the community. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.48.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 17.18 CMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable city of Cashmere rules and regulations are complied with. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.48.030 Development standards.
Development in this district shall meet all of the applicable provisions of this title and all other rules, regulations and provisions of the city of Cashmere, and shall comply with the following:
A. Minimum lot area, lot depth, lot width: that area necessary to comply with all applicable provisions, including without limitation requirements for off-street parking, ingress/egress, lot coverage, landscaping, etc.
B. The maximum building height: three stories, or in any event not greater than 40 feet, including all signs or decorations. Where development is adjacent to a residential district, the maximum building height shall be two stories or in any event not greater than 30 feet.
C. The maximum lot coverage including all accessory buildings: 80 percent of the total lot area.
D. Minimum Yard Areas.
1. Front yard: zero feet from the front property line.
2. Rear yard: zero feet from the rear property line; provided, that buildings or structures located adjacent to a platted alley right-of-way shall not be closer than eight feet from the rear lot line.
3. Side yard: zero feet from the front property line.
4. Where development occurs adjacent to a residential district, the rear and side yard areas shall be 30 feet. (Ord. 1265 § 2, 2018; Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).
17.48.040 Performance standards.
All development within this district shall comply with the following performance standards:
A. Buffering/Landscaping. When development is occurring adjacent to a residential district, a sight-obscuring fence shall be installed to screen activities from the residential area.
B. Refuse Storage. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, be enclosed in sight-obscuring wood, concrete or masonry wall or fence.
C. General Storage. Storage of materials and merchandise shall be located outside of required yard areas.
D. Signs. All signs permitted under this section shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.60 CMC, Signs.
E. Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.54 CMC, Off-Street Parking, and all other applicable provisions of this title and other city of Cashmere codes.
F. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.56 CMC, Landscaping Standards. (Ord. 1234 § 3 (Exh. F), 2014; Ord. 1138 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008; Ord. 1097 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1039 § 1, 2004).