Chapter 18.42
NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES
Sections:
18.42.010 Core commercial (CC) zone.
18.42.020 Service commercial (SC) zone.
18.42.030 Highway commercial (HC) zone.
18.42.040 Industrial (IND) zone.
18.42.010 Core commercial (CC) zone.
A. Intent. The CC zone is situated in the center of Rainier, and is meant to function as the community’s pedestrian-oriented downtown. Development is meant to promote the walkable nature of this area and include buildings set at or near the front property line with uses that generate pedestrian traffic typically located on the ground floor of buildings. Residential uses are encouraged in the CC zone.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the CC zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
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1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Front: |
0' |
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Side: |
0' |
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Rear: |
0' |
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Garage/Carport: |
20' |
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2. Impervious Surfaces |
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Individual Water and Septic |
50% |
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Public Water and Individual Septic |
100% |
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Public Water and Sewer |
100% |
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3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
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4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
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Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
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Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
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5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Maximum |
40' |
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6. Environmental Standards |
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SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
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Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
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Wetlands |
25 – 300' |
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CARAs |
protect water source |
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Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
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Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
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Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
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7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
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8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
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Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
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Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
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9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
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C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
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1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
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Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
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Residential Uses |
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Attached Single-Family Unit |
18.44.040(C) |
A |
1.5 per DU |
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Apartment |
18.44.040(D) |
A |
1.5 per DU |
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Group Home |
18.44.040(E) |
A |
0.5 per bed |
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Lodging Uses |
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Conventional Lodging |
18.44.050(B) |
Y |
0.6 per LU |
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Institutional Uses |
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Assembly |
18.44.060(B) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
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Day Care Center |
18.44.060(C) |
C |
0.5 per employee |
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School |
18.44.060(D) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
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Emergency Services |
18.44.060(E) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
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Commercial Uses |
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Office |
18.44.070(B) |
Y |
1.5 per 1,000 sf |
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Retail |
18.44.070(C) |
Y |
3 per 1,000 sf |
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Service |
18.44.070(D) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf |
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Restaurant/Bar |
18.44.070(E) |
A |
5 per 1,000 sf |
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Mobile Food Vendor |
18.44.070(F) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
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Heavy Retail/Service |
18.44.070(G) |
C |
2 per 1,000 sf |
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Battery Exchange Station |
18.44.070(J) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
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Amusement and Recreation |
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Amusement |
18.44.080(B) |
A |
3 per 1,000 sf |
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Outdoor Recreation |
18.44.080(C) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
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Developed Recreation |
18.44.080(D) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
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Industrial Uses |
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Craft Food Production |
18.44.090(B) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
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Light Industry |
18.44.090(C) |
C |
0.5 per employee |
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Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
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Parking |
18.44.100(B) |
C |
n/a |
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Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee |
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Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee |
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Accessory Uses |
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Accessory Dwelling Unit |
18.44.110(B) |
A |
1 per DU |
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Bed and Breakfast |
18.44.110(C) |
Y |
0.75 per LU |
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Home Occupation |
18.44.110(D) |
A |
n/a |
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Home Business |
18.44.110(E) |
C |
1 per employee |
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Drive-Up Facility |
18.44.110(F) |
C |
n/a |
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Home Day Care |
18.44.110(G) |
Y |
1 per employee |
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Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
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Temporary Uses |
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Yard Sale |
18.44.120(B) |
Y |
n/a |
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Christmas Tree Sales |
18.44.120(C) |
Y |
1 per 1,000 sf outdoor display area |
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Farm Stand |
18.44.120(D) |
Y |
5 per 1,000 sf display area |
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Temporary Real Estate Sales Office |
18.44.120(E) |
A |
2 |
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Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
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Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.130(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
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Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
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3. Performance Standards |
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Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
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Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
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Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
allowed if standards are met |
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Shipping Containers and Compartments |
Prohibited except during construction |
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Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
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Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
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Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
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Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
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Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
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Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
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Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
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Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards.
1. Lot Size.
a. City Standard. No minimum lot size has been established.
b. Thurston County Standard. The city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to determine minimum lot size.
2. Circle Diameter. Forty-five (45) feet.
3. Residential Density. Density is calculated by dividing the number of units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.
a. Individual Water and Septic. One (max.) du/ac.
b. Public Water and Individual Septic. Two to 3.48 (max.) dus/ac.
c. Public Water and Sewer. Fourteen (14) (max.) dus/ac.
4. Commercial and Industrial Density. Density is based on a unit volume of sewage for commercial or industrial use. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County Health Department to establish maximum densities.
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.
2. Restaurants and Bars. Restaurants and bars that exclusively serve persons twenty-one (21) years or older must be at located least two hundred (200) feet from elementary and secondary education facilities.
a. Distance shall be measured along a sidewalk or public right-of-way.
b. For the purposes of this regulation, “elementary and secondary education facilities” shall mean buildings housing such uses as well as school playgrounds and playfields.
3. Craft Food Production. Craft food production establishments that exclusively serve persons twenty-one (21) years or older must be at least two hundred (200) feet away from all elementary and secondary education facilities.
a. Distance shall be measured along a sidewalk or public right-of-way.
b. For the purposes of this regulation, “elementary and secondary education facilities” shall mean buildings housing such uses as well as school playgrounds and playfields.
4. 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:
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Uninterrupted Curb Per On-Street Parking Space |
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Parking Space Angle |
Uninterrupted Curb |
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Parallel |
22' |
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45˚/60˚ |
20' |
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90˚ |
9' |
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. 665 § 29 (part), 2017)
18.42.020 Service commercial (SC) zone.
A. Intent. The SC zone contains parcels that are located along major roadways in Rainier that have less of an opportunity to construct large commercial centers than the highway commercial designation. The zone is meant to allow commercial development or residential development on these parcels and allow landowners some degree of flexibility in the use of their land.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the SC zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
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1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Front: |
0' |
|
Side: |
0' |
|
Rear: |
0' |
|
Garage/Carport: |
0' |
|
2. Impervious Surfaces |
|
|
Individual Water and Septic |
50% |
|
Public Water and Individual Septic |
100% |
|
Public Water and Sewer |
100% |
|
3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
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4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
|
Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
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Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
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Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
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5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Maximum |
40' |
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6. Environmental Standards |
|
|
SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
|
Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
|
Wetlands |
25' – 300' |
|
CARAs |
protect water source |
|
Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
|
Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
|
Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
|
7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
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8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
|
|
Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
|
Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
|
9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
|
C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
|
1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
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Residential Uses |
|
|
|
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Detached Single-Family Unit |
Y* |
2 per DU |
|
|
Attached Single-Family Unit |
A |
1.5 per DU |
|
|
Apartment |
A |
1.5 per DU |
|
|
Group Home |
A |
0.5 per bed |
|
|
Lodging Uses |
|
|
|
|
Conventional Lodging |
18.44.050(B) |
Y |
0.6 per LU |
|
Institutional Uses |
|
|
|
|
Assembly |
18.44.060(B) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Day Care Center |
18.44.060(C) |
Y |
0.5 per employee |
|
School |
18.44.060(D) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
|
Emergency Services |
18.44.060(E) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Commercial Uses |
|
|
|
|
Office |
18.44.070(B) |
Y |
1.5 per 1,000 sf |
|
Retail |
18.44.070(C) |
Y |
3 per 1,000 sf |
|
Service |
18.44.070(D) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf |
|
Restaurant/Bar |
A |
5 per 1,000 sf |
|
|
Mobile Food Vendor |
18.44.070(F) |
Y |
|
|
Heavy Retail/Service |
A |
2 per 1,000 sf |
|
|
Storage |
18.44.070(H) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Nursery |
18.44.070(I) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf |
|
Battery Exchange Station |
18.44.070(J) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Amusement and Recreation |
|
|
|
|
Amusement |
18.44.080(B) |
A |
3 per 1,000 sf |
|
Outdoor Recreation |
18.44.080(C) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Developed Recreation |
18.44.080(D) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
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Industrial Uses |
|
|
|
|
Craft Food Production |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
|
Light Industry |
18.44.090(C) |
C |
0.5 per employee |
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Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
|
|
|
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Parking |
18.44.100(B) |
C |
n/a |
|
Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee |
|
Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee |
|
Accessory Uses |
|
|
|
|
Accessory Dwelling Unit |
18.44.110(B) |
A |
1 per DU |
|
Bed and Breakfast |
18.44.110(C) |
Y |
0.75 per LU |
|
Home Occupation |
18.44.110(D) |
A |
n/a |
|
Home Business |
18.44.110(E) |
C |
1 per employee |
|
Drive-Up Facility |
18.44.110(F) |
A |
n/a |
|
Home Day Care |
18.44.110(G) |
Y |
1 per employee |
|
Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
|
Temporary Uses |
|
|
|
|
Yard Sale |
18.44.120(B) |
Y |
n/a |
|
Christmas Tree Sales |
18.44.120(C) |
Y |
1 per 1,000 sf outdoor display area |
|
Farm Stand |
18.44.120(D) |
Y |
5 per 1,000 sf display area |
|
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office |
18.44.120(E) |
A |
2 |
|
Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
|
Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.120(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
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Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
|||
|
3. Performance Standards |
|
|---|---|
|
Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
|
Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
|
Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
allowed if standards are met |
|
Shipping Containers and Compartments |
prohibited except during construction |
|
Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
|
Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
|
Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
|
Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
|
Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
|
Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
|
Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
|
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards.
1. Lot Size.
a. City Standard. No minimum lot size has been established.
b. Thurston County Standard. The city defers to the Thurston County health department to determine minimum lot size.
2. Circle Diameter. Twenty-four (24) feet.
3. Residential Density. Density is calculated by dividing the number of units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County health department to establish maximum densities.
a. Individual Water and Septic. One (max.) du/ac.
b. Public Water and Individual Septic. Two to 3.48 (max.) dus/ac.
c. Public Water and Sewer. Ten (10) (max.) dus/ac.
4. Commercial and Industrial Density. Density is based on a unit volume of sewage for commercial or industrial use. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County health department to establish maximum densities.
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.
2. Conventional Lodging. Conventional lodging may only be allowed as part of a mixed-use development.
3. Restaurants and Bars. Restaurants and bars that exclusively serve persons twenty-one (21) years or older must be at located least two hundred (200) feet from elementary and secondary education facilities.
a. Distance shall be measured along a sidewalk or public right-of-way.
b. For the purposes of this regulation, “elementary and secondary education facilities” shall mean buildings housing such uses as well as school playgrounds and playfields.
4. Craft Food Production. Craft food production establishments that exclusively serve persons twenty-one (21) years or older must be at least two hundred (200) feet away from all elementary and secondary education facilities.
a. Distance shall be measured along a sidewalk or public right-of-way.
b. For the purposes of this regulation, “elementary and secondary education facilities” shall mean buildings housing such uses as well as school playgrounds and playfields.
5. Heavy Retail/Sales. Heavy retail and sales uses must take access from an arterial road, as identified in the comprehensive plan.
6. 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:
|
Uninterrupted Curb per On-Street Parking Space |
|
|
Parking Space Angle |
Uninterrupted Curb |
|
Parallel |
22' |
|
45˚/60˚ |
20' |
|
90˚ |
9' |
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 689 § 1, 2020; Ord. 665 § 29 (part), 2017)
18.42.030 Highway commercial (HC) zone.
A. Intent. The HC zone is situated in large areas of continuous ownership along Highway 507 that provide the opportunity to construct commercial centers to provide goods and services for the residents of Rainier. Developments within these areas will typically include some type of anchor retailer or institution, such as a grocery store, and include a number of complementary shops that are primarily accessed by the automobile.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the HC zone are provided in this section. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
|
1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
|
Front: |
0' |
|
Side: |
0' |
|
Rear: |
0' |
|
Garage/Carport: |
0' |
|
2. Impervious Surfaces |
|
|
Individual Water and Septic |
50% |
|
Public Water and Individual Septic |
100% |
|
Public Water and Sewer |
100% |
|
3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
|
4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
|
Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
|
Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
|
Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
|
5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
|
Maximum |
40' |
|
6. Environmental Standards |
|
|
SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
|
Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
|
Wetlands |
25 – 300' |
|
CARAs |
protect water source |
|
Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
|
Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
|
Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
|
7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
|
8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
|
|
Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
|
Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
|
9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
|
C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
|
1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
|
Residential Uses |
|
|
|
|
Attached Single-Family Unit |
A |
1.5 per DU |
|
|
Apartment |
A |
1.5 per DU |
|
|
Group Home |
A |
0.5 per bed |
|
|
Lodging Uses |
|
|
|
|
Conventional Lodging |
18.44.050(B) |
Y |
0.6 per LU |
|
Institutional Uses |
|
|
|
|
Assembly |
18.44.060(B) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
|
Day Care Center |
18.44.060(C) |
Y |
0.5 per employee |
|
School |
18.44.060(D) |
C |
Independent Calculation |
|
Emergency Services |
18.44.060(E) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Commercial Uses |
|
|
|
|
Office |
18.44.070(B) |
Y |
1.5 per 1,000 sf |
|
Retail |
18.44.070(C) |
Y |
3 per 1,000 sf |
|
Service |
18.44.070(D) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf |
|
Restaurant/Bar |
18.44.070(E) |
Y |
5 per 1,000 sf |
|
Mobile Food Vendor |
18.44.070(F) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Heavy Retail/Service |
18.44.070(G) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf + 3 per repair bay + 1 per wash bay |
|
Nursery |
18.44.070(I) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf + 1 per 4,000 sf outdoor display area + 1 per employee |
|
Battery Exchange Station |
18.44.070(J) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Amusement and Recreation |
|
|
|
|
Amusement |
18.44.080(B) |
A |
3 per 1,000 sf |
|
Outdoor Recreation |
18.44.080(C) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Developed Recreation |
18.44.080(D) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Industrial Uses |
|
|
|
|
Craft Food Production |
18.44.090(B) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Light Industry |
18.44.090(C) |
A |
0.5 per employee + 1 per company vehicle |
|
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
|
|
|
|
Parking |
18.44.100(B) |
C |
n/a |
|
Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
|
Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
|
Accessory Uses |
|
||
|
Accessory Dwelling Unit |
18.44.110(B) |
A |
1 per DU |
|
Bed and Breakfast |
18.44.110(C) |
Y |
0.75 per LU |
|
Home Occupation |
18.44.110(D) |
A |
n/a |
|
Home Business |
18.44.110(E) |
C |
1 per employee |
|
Drive-Up Facility |
18.44.110(F) |
A |
n/a |
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Home Day Care |
18.44.110(G) |
Y |
1 per employee |
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Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
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Temporary Uses |
|
|
|
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Yard Sale |
18.44.120(B) |
Y |
n/a |
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Farm Stand |
18.44.120(D) |
Y |
5 per 1,000 sf display area |
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Temporary Real Estate Sales Office |
18.44.120(E) |
A |
2 |
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Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
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Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.130(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
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Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
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3. Performance Standards |
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|---|---|
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Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
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Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
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Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
allowed if standards are met |
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Shipping Containers and Compartments |
Prohibited except during construction |
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Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
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Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
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Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
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Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
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Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
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Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
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Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
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Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards.
1. Lot Size.
a. City Standard. No minimum lot size has been established.
b. Thurston County Standard. The city defers to the Thurston County health department to determine minimum lot size.
2. Circle Diameter. Forty (40) feet.
3. Residential Density. Density is calculated by dividing the number of units by the site area. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County health department to establish maximum densities.
a. Individual Water and Septic. One (max.) du/ac.
b. Public Water and Individual Septic. Two to 3.48 (max.) dus/ac.
c. Public Water and Sewer. Fourteen (14) (max.) dus/ac.
4. Commercial and Industrial Density. Density is based on a unit volume of sewage for commercial or industrial use. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County health department to establish maximum densities.
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.
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:
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Uninterrupted Curb Per On-Street Parking Space |
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|---|---|
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Parking Space Angle |
Uninterrupted Curb |
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Parallel |
22' |
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45˚/60˚ |
20' |
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90˚ |
9' |
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. 665 § 29 (part), 2017)
18.42.040 Industrial (IND) zone.
A. Intent. The IND zone allows commercial and utility activities, as well as small- and large-scale industrial types of activities. The zone also provides an applicant the opportunity to create a master plan, subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.180, if an individual wants to develop a wider variety of commercial uses than are allowed by right within the zone.
B. Physical Development. Standards applicable to physical development in the IND zone are provided on the following pages. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced document, division, chapter or section for additional standards.
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1. Setbacks (min.) |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Front: |
0' |
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Side: |
0' |
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Rear: |
0' |
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Garage/Carport: |
0' |
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2. Impervious Surfaces |
|
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Individual Water and Septic |
50% |
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Public Water and Individual Septic |
50% |
|
Public Water and Sewer |
50% |
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3. Landscaping |
Section 18.48.100 |
|
4. Fencing |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Height in any front yard (max.) |
4' |
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Height in any side yard (max.) |
6' |
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Height in any rear yard (max.) |
6' |
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5. Building Height |
Section 18.48.040 |
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Maximum |
40' |
|
6. Environmental Standards |
|
|
SEPA Review |
Div. 4 |
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Critical Area Buffers |
Div. 5 |
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Wetlands |
25' – 300' |
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CARAs |
protect water source |
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Frequently Flooded Areas |
50' |
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Geologically Hazardous Areas |
slope ht. |
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Wildlife Habitat |
varies |
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7. Signs |
Section 18.48.130 |
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8. Grading, Erosion Control, Stormwater |
|
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Grading and Erosion Control |
Chapter 12.08 |
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Stormwater Mgmt. |
Chapter 12.16 |
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9. Required Physical Development Permits (reserved) |
|
C. Allowed Uses and Use Standards. Standards applicable to use are provided in this subsection. Where a cross-reference is listed, see the referenced division or section for additional standards. All standards in this division are applicable unless stated otherwise.
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1. Allowed Uses |
2. Parking (Chapter 18.45) |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Use |
Definition/ |
Permit |
Minimum Required |
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Institutional Uses |
|
|
|
|
Emergency Services |
18.44.060(E) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Commercial Uses |
|
|
|
|
Mobile Food Vendor |
18.44.070(F) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Heavy Retail/Service |
18.44.070(G) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf + 3 per repair bay + 1 per wash bay |
|
Storage |
18.44.070(H) |
A |
Independent Calculation |
|
Nursery |
18.44.070(I) |
Y |
2 per 1,000 sf + 1 per 4,000 sf outdoor display area + 1 per employee |
|
Battery Exchange Station |
18.44.070(J) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Sexually Oriented Business |
18.44.070(K) |
C |
3 per 1,000 sf |
|
Industrial Uses |
|
|
|
|
Craft Food Production |
18.44.090(B) |
Y |
Independent Calculation |
|
Light Industry |
18.44.090(C) |
Y |
0.5 per employee + 1 per company vehicle |
|
Heavy Industry |
18.44.090(D) |
C |
0.5 per employee + 1 per company vehicle |
|
Disposal |
18.44.090(E) |
PF |
1 per employee |
|
Landscape Supply Yard |
18.44.090(F) |
Y |
0.5 per employee |
|
Transportation and Infrastructure Uses |
|
|
|
|
Parking |
18.44.100(B) |
C |
n/a |
|
Utility Facility |
18.44.100(C) |
C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
|
Sewer Facility |
18.44.100(D) |
PF |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
|
Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
18.44.100(E) |
A/C |
1 per employee + 1 per stored vehicle |
|
Accessory Uses |
|
|
|
|
Drive-Up Facility |
18.44.110(F) |
A |
n/a |
|
Battery Charging Station |
18.44.110(H) |
Y |
n/a |
|
Temporary Uses |
|
|
|
|
Christmas Tree Sales |
18.44.120(D) |
Y |
1 per 1,000 sf outdoor display area + 1 per employee |
|
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office |
18.44.120(E) |
A |
2 |
|
Temporary Shelter |
18.44.120(F) |
A |
2 per DU |
|
Temporary Gravel Processing |
18.44.120(G) |
A |
1 per employee |
|
Y = Use allowed without use permit A = Administrative Use Permit required |
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|
3. Performance Standards |
|
|---|---|
|
Outdoor Storage |
(Section 18.46.020) |
|
Recreational Vehicles |
allowed if standards are met |
|
Outdoor Storage Areas and Yards |
allowed if standards are met |
|
Shipping Containers and Compartments |
prohibited except during construction |
|
Refuse and Recycling |
(Section 18.46.030) |
|
Trash and recycling enclosure required |
> 4 DUs and all nonresidential |
|
Noise |
(Section 18.46.040) |
|
Sound level at property line (max.) |
75 dBA |
|
Vibration |
(Section 18.46.050) |
|
Odors |
(Section 18.46.060) |
|
Light and Glare |
(Section 18.46.070) |
|
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances |
(Section 18.46.080) |
D. Lot Standards.
1. Lot Size.
a. City Standard. No minimum lot size has been established.
b. Thurston County Standard. The City defers to the Thurston County health department to determine minimum lot size.
2. Residential Density. Residential uses are prohibited in the industrial zone.
3. Commercial and Industrial Density. Density is based on a unit volume of sewage for commercial or industrial use. The allowed density is generally based on the availability of sewers. Where sewer is not available, the city defers to the Thurston County health department to establish maximum densities.
E. Development Options and Subdivision. (Reserved).
F. Additional Zone-Specific Standards
1. Setbacks from Residential. Industrial uses must maintain a setback of at least twenty-five (25) feet from all residentially zoned property. Fencing, landscaping, or a combination of the two must be utilized in order to minimize potential adverse impacts on residential uses. (Ord. 689 § 2, 2020; Ord. 665 § 29 (part), 2017)